Blancspot: The Art of News uses music and imagery to spread information

There are tons of apps for iOS devices that try to change the way users receive news. Blancspot: The Art of News tailors to the crowed who enjoys imagery and ambiance.    

Upon opening the app users are introduced to the numerous styles that Blancspot creates with its hip music that changes with the topics. Sports, top headlines and the other sections each have their own tunes that fit. The songs can also be bought over iTunes.

Images scroll along the screen with the music. The images are coupled with short headlines at the bottom. Clicking on the image or headline will take you straight to the article.

Blancspot also allows users to share articles with their Facebook and Twitter friends and through E-mail. It also allows users to add other Blancspot users to their friend lists.

Blancspot is a unique app that adds a different way news is shared through iOS devices. It is available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices.     

Have iPod, will update!

This post is written with my iPod Touch. I will have to use it a lot to post because I have less opportunities to use my laptop now that my home does not have Wi-Fi.

Just wanted to put something else up besides the one post I wrote earlier. At least I have Starbucks.

It is the beginning of 2011 and the start of new years resolutions. My uncle just quit smoking. My aunt is on a diet. I am starting my freelance career. We all have something we want to throw in the trash. A bad habit. 

According to Adam Dachis' article on Lifehacker, "How to Break Bad Habits," my uncle's smoking is not a habit, but a substance abuse problem and is different from a regular habit such as biting nails.

"Bad habits are little things that you can fix with a few tricks. Obsessive behavior and substance addiction requires a bit more work, so make sure you concentrate on those issues separately and don't try to break them as easily as you might be able to with a simple habit," says Dachis. 

Dachis gives some suggestions on how to identify when you have a bad habit and how to overcome it.

Do you have a new years resolution that involves kicking a bad habit? Check out the article on Lifehacker. 

Turn Your iPod Touch, iPhone or Mac Into An Alarm Clock With Apps

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Now that I have an iPod Touch, I use it for a lot of daily tasks. That includes waking up and falling asleep. I use the native alarm app included with the iPod Touch, but it just does not cut it for me. The Unofficial Apple Blog highlighted a few applications that serve to turn your iOS device and Mac into an alarm clock.

Check out the list of apps at the link above.

No Experience? No Problem!

I have no actual work experience. I have yet to be in the workforce and that scares me. Every time I get a job application I think what will this employer think of me without any past work experience. Will he even think of giving me an interview? Lifehacker's Adam Dachis gives a couple of tips for those of us who are missing that experience.

"Past jobs have always helped inform my choices at future jobs, and none of the experience was ever useless. If you have experience in something, that may be all you need," says Dachis.


He suggests getting the experience you want or need by just getting out into the world and getting it. He says if web designing is what you want to do, make a few mock Web sites. Want to be a writer? Whip up some posts on a blog. There tons of blogging services like Blogger or Tumblr to start.


If you are like me and have no work experience, just do what you love and eventually you'll get all the experience you need to get your dream job.   

Study Proves Wearing Glasses During Interviews Can Help

It is common knowledge that being well prepared and dressed for an interview will help you get the position you want. Grab a your nicest pair of pants, button-up and glasses. Yes, I said glasses.

According to a new study, a third of adults believe that people who sport bifocals appear more professional. 43 percent believe they seem more intelligent.

The next time you land an interview wear a pair of glasses, real or fake, to better your chances.

I got an iPod Touch!

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2010 was one of the worst years of my life. College sucked. My love life sucked. A lot of things sucked. But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I got the one item I desired. An iPod Touch.

I bought the latest model, the one with the camera. It is the 8 GB model. I wanted the 32 GB model, but I could not afford it at the time. I could have just saved long enough to buy it, but I did not feel like waiting any longer. I needed the new companion like bread needs butter.

I have most of what I wanted this Christmas. I did not expect much. I believed I would just spend it with my family, get drunk and have a jolly good time with the faces I grew up with. I was right.

Have a happy new year everybody!