The Vatican may have deleted the pope emeritus’ Twitter feed (digital archive available here), but they created another place on the Web for those interested in a walk down papal memory lane: A Vatican-approved digital scrapbook.The 62-page album features a collection of photos from L’Osservatore Romano, the Holy See’s newspaper. In it, you’ll find images of Benedict doing very pope-like things, such as holding both of his hands in the air, wearing big hats, wearing small hats, riding trains and petting dogs.But considering the decadence of the papal retreat, Castel Gandolfo, one would think the Vatican would have more dough to spend on a Web designer. The pope’s scrapbook looks like something out late-90s Geocities, utilizing the much-maligned comic sans font to provide caption captions for each picture.Continue Reading… … Read More
Got a dirty Facebook page? Clean it up
Embarrassing photos? Dirty things your friends have written on your wall? Let enough time pass, and it’s more than Facebook’s interface that can seem a little blue. But don’t worry, there’s an app for that.A trio of Kent State University undergrads created “Facewash” to search through your Facebook activity and root out unsavory stuff on your timeline, from drunken status updates to crude photo captions and the racy pages and links you’ve “liked.”"We realized that there’s a lot of content that perhaps someone might not want a future employer to see,” Daniel Gur, one of the app’s creators, told the Los Angeles Times.Continue Reading… … Read More
John McCain Is Talking To You (CAPTION CONTEST)
There were some pretty iconic moments at the Presidential Inauguration on Monday. We’re reaching out to our readers to see what captions you would assign to the candids below. Send us your best captions for the photos either by tweeting one using the #InaugCaptionContest hashtag or by leaving an idea in the comments section. Some of our favorite captions might get featured.Read More…
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Old Coffee Grounds: Ideas For Reusing Java And Tea Bags
From Earth911′s Mary Mazzoni:If Jack Frost is nipping at your nose this winter, you’re probably reaching for that favorite hot beverage to warm your bones on frigid days. But what to do with all those spent coffee grounds and tea bags? Sure, you can compost these common morning leftovers, but why not find a few clever ways to reuse them first? From cleaning your furniture to shining your shoes, here are 10 creative ways to repurpose coffee grounds and tea bags.List and captions courtesy of Earth911Read More…
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Katie Couric Tours Hurricane Sandy Destruction (PHOTOS)
Katie Couric spent time in Staten Island and the Rockaways while reporting for her syndicated talk show, “Katie.” She was there to see the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy up close. Couric met with families who had been affected by the storm, as well as volunteers trying to make the situation better.Below, see some pictures of Couric’s trip. (All captions courtesy of “Katie”; photography by Jonathan Smith)Read More…
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Jewelry DIY Projects: Fun Craft Ideas For Buttons, Beads And More
From Networx’s Linda Merrill:Most of us have a drawer, box or other spot where we throw slightly damaged, or even perfectly good, bits and bobs that we’re not quite sure what to do with. An old brooch that has lost its pin, an extra draw pull or door knob, a fabulous earring whose mate has gone missing. Perhaps we “inherited” such a box from an elderly relative or friend. These little items are certainly hard to part with and while none may have much monetary worth, it doesn’t mean that they have no value. Here are some great re-uses for these items.List and captions courtesy of NetworxRead More…
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