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I Write Like Stephen King

I Write Like is a nifty tool that tells you which famous writer you write like based on your word choice and writing style. All you need to do is enter into a text field a sample of your writing (at least a few paragraphs are recommended for the best results) and voila! I write likeStephen King I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing! I entered more than a few samples of my writing (via blog posts, essays, etc) and the author that popped up the most was Stephen King. I was really flattered, because I love Stephen King — not only for the horror novels that he is most well-known for, but also for his imaginative, full-of-life fantasy tales. The...

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SwiftKey: Another Kickass Keyboard for the Android

Remember when I wrote about Swype? Since downloading what has been called "the fastest keyboard for mobile phones" my mobile life has unquestionably changed for the better. And I wasn't the only one; I have since received many comments, emails, and tweets thanking me for writing about Swype. So imagine my surprise to learn that there are some people who hate Swype's gliding input system. One prime example resides right in my household. That's right. My own husband — *gasp* — hates Swype. Now there may be an alternative for people like J. Introducing SwiftKey, which is being touted as one of the best predictive text input methods out on the mobile market. SwiftKey has an uncanny ability to guess what your next word will...

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Amex Zync Blank Canvases [Clever Advertising]

I love the concept behind the "Blank Canvases" campaign for the AMEX Zync card! By encouraging consumers to seek out blank canvases and fill these canvases with their lives (which amount to endless possibilities), the ads evoke both inspiration and emotional attachment — both of which are vital elements in great advertising campaigns. Check out the commercials below, each featuring music from different artists. Via NOTCOT. ...

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