Many people (like the one below) do not realize that employers, colleges, and other institutions that have the ability to accept/deny people often take social networking and media profiles into consideration as part of the process. Further, many institutions continually monitor their employees’/students’/etc profiles even after they have approved someone, for the entire time that person is with that particular institution. This allows them to constantly keep that person under review.

While this does present creepy privacy concerns, it does have a bright side. It helps “prune” the workforce and educational system of morons that have absolutely no common sense (see picture).

I want to tell you about something I’m very excited about called the Blastoff Network. It’s something that’s coming out in the next couple weeks and it’s absolutely free for anyone to sign up to. I actually have exclusive access several weeks before it’s launched to the public, and I also have the ability to invite you before everyone else in the world has it openly released to them.

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I have some very exciting news about an upcoming site launch!

This site is unique. Think Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, but combined, PLUS an online shopping mall that earns you cash back on everything you buy.

Oh, and it’s FREE!

Now, here’s the best part. I have some privileged information and access to the site before it is officially launched to the public, and can invite you in as well! This means you can jump ahead of the game and get started with Blastoff before it’s even publicly available. Learn more at www.thecbranch.com/blastoff.

AT&T has begun categorizing some uses of broadband internet connections as “aspirational services” – essentially, uses that aren’t a core part of broadband like e-mail and Web browsing.

The entertainment industry as well as gamers everywhere are furious about it, arguing that “What AT&T describes as aspirational services are no less important to the future of the Internet than email and web browsing were to the past and are today…”

Read more on ARS Technica in their article here.

Given today’s economic climate, the rising threat of identity theft, and the many other factors in today’s financial world, credit scores are a significant concern to many Americans. This day in age, a good understanding of the system is essential to financial survival. For example, most lenders have tightened the criteria for giving out loans, and not knowing how the credit scoring system works can be a great hinderance towards getting a loan.

This series on credit scores and personal identity will help you better understand and utilize your credit score to achieve financial success. In this article, we will take a look at some basics and common misconceptions regarding credit scores and personal identity. In future articles, we will also cover important factors to consider when trying to get a loan, ways to repair or improve your credit, and ways to protect your identity and credit score. The more you know, the more likely you are to succeed, so let’s get started right away.

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A teenager in Nepal has invented a solar panel using hair instead of silicon that costs less than $40 to make. Not only is this new technology remarkable simply from its use of materials, but it may also hold the answer to solving the world’s energy problems.

The solar panel produces 9 V (18 W) of energy, which can charge a mobile phone or a pack of batteries capable of providing light all evening.

Read more at Mail Online on the original article here.