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Lauren Shaffer

Lauren is a senior at Emerson College in Boston but is currently in Los Angeles for the semester. A stickler for minutia and a lover of media, she is studying television production and is currently interning with Sony Pictures Entertainment. She has experienced a vareity of aspects in media as a student, from copyrighting to "acting." She also loves books and music and will gladly debate anyone in either category.

Coffee, wearing shoes , cooking

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Top 10 Ways to Find Deals Online

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Ten ways to find great deals online.

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How to Get the Best Oscars Experience Online

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Everyone has their Oscars traditions, but here are a few things that can enhance your experience this year.

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Top 10 Best Companies to Work For

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Need a job? Whether you’re looking for your first career or a much needed change, it’s hard to know which jobs are good and which will make you feel like Peter Gibbons in Office Space. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to work. You’re welcome.

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Micromidas: an Innovative Approach to Plastic

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We all know that haste makes waste. But what if waste could make…plastic? Micromidas, a biotech startup based in Sacramento, is working on a way to do just that. Micromidas does work with creating bioplastics using human waste. The process [...]

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E-Fuel: Do it Yourself Ethanol!

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Looks like going green has a tech savy new face! The MicroFueler™ from E-Fuel is changing the way that people think about their trash – and their fuel.

Do you ever feel like your car is full of garbage? Me too. Thanks to the MicroFueler™, now that can be a good thing! The MicroFueler™ from E-Fuel is the world’s first ethanol micro-refinery system. What does that mean, you ask? It means it turns organic waste into fuel. A “produce where you consume” ideology, this technology allows waste that would otherwise be thrown in landfills to be converted into fuel. Any material rich in sugar, fermented substances, alcohol, or algae is game for the conversion. Fuel can be used to power a car or generate electricity for the home.

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Top 5 Glee Covers

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There’s no doubt that the cast of Glee has talent. Here’s a list of the songs that blew me away the most.

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Top 10 iPhone Apps to Help You Take Over the World

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Got big ambitions? Whether you’re going to be the next big entrepreneur, mad scientist, or just plan on kicking your day’s butt, here are ten iPhone apps to help you do it.

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Top 10 Green Technologies for the Home

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Help save the environment and money from your energy bill by investing in green technology. Here are some great green technologies for your everyday use.

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The Wilderness Downtown: Connecting the future of technology with the past

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With technology infused in every aspect of our lives, from how we learn to how we interact with each other, it’s no wonder that it is also being used to inspire creativity and nostalgia. The Wilderness Downtown is an amazing, [...]

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Top 10 Places to Find New Gadgets

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Shopping for new toys is something you’re never too old for. Here’s a list of ten of the best places to discover, review, and buy the hottest gadgets. Check it out!

10. Your friends

Especially the geeky ones. Word of mouth is not only a great way to find out about new things, but to hear unbiased user feedback

9. Twitter

Let’s admit it; many of us get our news from this social networking site. It’s quick, informative, and many people are listening- a perfect venue for tech companies to announce new products.

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