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A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

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As kids around the world continue to put off their summer reading lists and inevitable Trapper Keeper shopping trips, teachers are already prepping to head back to school. And it's very likely that one of those hardworking people could be the biggest inspiration your kid's life. While we

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While Down syndrome student Brett Bowden rarely got on the field, he was popular member of Hobbton High School’s football team due to his enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Everybody expected Bowden to be on the team again for the 2011 season, but, in a controversial decision, the state of North Carolina has ruled him ineligible.

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On October 9 and 10, E! will be airing a two-part special on the wedding of reality star Kim Kardashian and New Jersey Net forward Kris Humphries.

‘Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event,’ will, according to the network, feature  “every step of the process, from wedding planning and partying to the moment when they say ‘I do.’”

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Remember going to the arcade as a kid and playing those driving simulation games? Well, what if instead just sitting there when we revved the engines and hit the gas, the things actually moved?

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From beach pails to water slides, you’re never too old for a good summer toy.

While prices may have gone up a little since you were a kid, so has the fun factor on these 10 great summer water toys.

They’re bigger.

I just love it when I come across something that a friend or someone has found and shares with me that just cracks me up. I would like to share it with you!

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After an extensive study which included screening 78 of the saddest scenes in movie history to 500 volunteers, researchers from Stanford University were able to determine that the final scene of 1979 boxing drama ‘The Champ‘ was the most tear-jerking of all.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

David Spade
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His work on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ the sitcoms ‘Just Shoot Me’ and ‘Rules of Engagement,’ films such as ‘Tommy Boy,’ and his longtime friendship with the late Chris Farley

Selena Gomez
Age: 19
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Starring on the Disney Channel series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ and incurring the wrath of millions of tweens when she became Justin Bieber’s girlfriend earlier this year

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Clothing retailer Old Navy is known for its kitschy commercials featuring ’80s and ’90s icons such as Morgan Fairchild and Joan Collins.

But in its latest campaign, “Super C-U-T-E,” the company bypassed an actual star and went with an apparent lookalike of reality show phenom Kim Kardashian — and she is not amused.

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Though the bikini made waves when it first appeared in the late 1940s, the origins of the revealing two-piece date back much further. Similar garments were worn by female Grecian athletes as far back as 1400 BC, while primitive artworks from Asian Minor push the garment back another 4000 years. 

A young fan at a San Fransisco Giants game was mighty unhappy when a woman a row in front of him was able to nab a foul ball, denying him the chance at the ultimate ball park souvenir.

Once the woman started celebrating her acquisition, the boy angrily crossed his arms and contorted his face into an adorably exaggerated pout.

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