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In the News

A new study found that even though we're more connected than ever on Facebook and Twitter, our list of actual friends has dropped from three confidantes to two in the past 25 years.

We're learning that the inventor of the Vans sneaker passed away -- he was 72. (his eulogy will be delivered by Jeff Spicoli)


A new report found women are being forced to "marry down" after overtaking men in education and in the workforce. They're selecting men based on how supportive they might be to their careers, rather than on how much they can support them financially.

Relationships

6 Things You Do On Facebook That Turn Him Off

1. You bash your ex
2. You overdo the ducklips (lips puckered in your profile pic)
3. You constantly update your status
4. You "like" everything
5. You have thousands of friends
6. You play Mafia Wars or Farmville

Details on each here

Facebook Love

How much influence does Facebook have on relationships in 2011? Check out the results of this survey:

If you wanted to ask someone on a first date, how would you most likely contact them?

1. In person
2. Facebook
3. Phone
4. Text
5. Email

After meeting someone you are interested in, what do you do?

1. Facebook friend them
2. Research them on social networks
3. Google them
4. None of these

Would you, or do you, post romantic messages on your significant other's Facebook wall? Yes - 64%

Have you ever broken up via text message, email, or Facebook? Yes- 40%

Life

Six Quickies To Boost Your Brain Power

Been forgetting names lately? How about birthdays? I found this article interesting from YourTango.com passing along 6 tips to boost our brain power.

1. Challenge your brain (puzzles, scrabble, trivia, etc)
2. Sleep on it (less than seven hours can wreak havoc on your memory)
3. Tame stress (deep breathing can immediately reduce stress
4. Take your meds (High cholesterol or blood pressure can leave your memory dry)
5. Be a social butterfly (studies low a link between social relationships and a sharp mind.

Money

Colleges with the Most Unhappy Freshman

The Center for College Affordability put together a list of schools with the lowest freshman retention rate. Topping the list this year are the Mountaineers of Western State Colorado!

1. WSC
2. University of Texas, San Antonio
3. Randolph College
4. Lynn University
5. Texas A&M University, Kingsville
6. Franklin Pierce University
7. Rocky Mountain College
8. Fort Lewis College
9. Utah Valley University
10. Idaho State University

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