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Why pursue a Ph.D.?

Why Pursue A Ph.D.? Three Practical Reasons (12-minute video) from Philip Guo on Vimeo .

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TedTalk: How to make stress your friend

Your mindset makes a huge difference regarding how you respond to Stress. Short on time? Here a short condensed version (Only 3 Minutes): Source:  YouTube Here is the full TedTalk on St…

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How to extend your battery life on iOS 7

Not only am I trying out the software tips, but I plan to add an extended battery to make my phone last as long as possible on a single charge. This includes a solar power charger keychai…

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Memorable Friday at How2BaNewYorker

What a wonderful evening that started at Roosevelt Island, followed by dinner in Planet Hollywood at the Broadway Comedy Play - "How to be a New Yorker".  Excited for th…

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How to Take Basic Cornell Notes

Basic Cornell Notes from NYC Connected Foundations on Vimeo . Also, a resource directly from Cornell University Learning Strategies Center on how to effectively take Cornell Notes

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Fall 2013 TV Shows Priemiere Dates

Now that Fall is in full gear (yes, September 22nd), I am quite excited for the Fall TV show returns. Couple of quick thoughts - WHY do we need another spinoff to "Once Upon a Time&…

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Easily Schedule Meeting with Doodle

Doodle makes it easier to agree on a meeting time Too often, we have to decide on a meeting time that works for everyone. Doodle is a simple way to take an easy poll on who is able …

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How to converse in Bengali on the iPhone

There is a way to type Bengali and hundreds of other languages on your iPhone. It is not entire free and has a subscription model. However, the cost is minimal considering the potential cr…

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Go Paperless with HelloSign for Gmail

Finally discovered a solution to sign documents directly from Gmail. These electronic signatures are legally binding and is sure to save countless trees and help you stay organized. Go Gr…

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Reflections on CitiBike

Photo Credit: pjamal.com Photography As some of you might have noticed, I am a huge proponent of green initiatives such as CitiBike. Yesterday,after waiting for 10 days to receive my C…

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Google Wallet is now integrated with Gmail

This is revolutionary considering how easy Google has made it to send money to your friends, families or clients. You can now send money to anyone in the US with a gmail and Google Wallet…

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Hidden Gem: Google Cultural Institute

I found this to be an inspiring hidden gem to allow us to really explore arts and museums across the world in the luxury of our homes. It's all free and you can perhaps start a Google…

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Just Signed up for CitiBike Annual Membership

What kind of science educator would I be if I did not promote and live by my green ideals? I plan on taking full advantage of this program all summer long, as well as next year by truly e…

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App of the week: PrimoSpot (FREE)

Anyone with a car in the city should take advantage of this useful App called Primospot. It has a list of available parking spots based on parking rules. Also, you can remember where you p…

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Upgrades to Queens Central Library

One of the most under-utilized FREE resource out there is the local library. I went back to Queens library after over a year and saw some major upgrades. The librarian told me that some pe…

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TedTalk: Want to live longer? Play games!

I have always advocated for making education more fun - just as fun as games. I see it as a game. You have an objective. You have to solve a challenge through creative means. Turns out, T…

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Return of the Cicadas

My co-teacher brought a live one in class. The story of the cicadas is fascinating. Return of the Cicadas from motionkicker on Vimeo .

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Which college majors earn the most salary?

Besides the inspiration to discover and do something meaningful, here is another reason to consider STEM careers. According to a latest salary survey, engineers seem to make the most avera…

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Want to download Star Trek (2009) for FREE?

I went to watch Star Trek Into the Darkness in IMAX today and they sent me this. I have no need for this, so if you wish to use this code, feel free to use it. I also have no problem promo…

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CitiBike Green Initiatives

Excited to see green friendly initiatives such as these in the city. The setup and the plan seems well structured so far. I like how the mayor first focused on creating bike lanes all over…

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Yahoo Deal Shows Power Shift - WSJ.com

I think Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer is a visionary leader who has already changed the culture within Yahoo. Her ability to invigorate the company while bringing in exciting startups such …

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