Amanda Rush

Amanda Rush is a freelance writer, blogger, and content specialist. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing with a minor in Marketing Management.

Mother knows best: how mommy blogs can change the lives of the parentless

What would you say if I told you that the tools you need to accomplish everything you need professionally and practically are at your...

What Sandy and Charlie taught me about human connection and perspective and how work put those lessons to use

We all have our selfish moments – moments where we focus on the “I” and the “me.” It doesn’t make us horrible human beings....

Censorship on the internet: be your own watchdog

There’s been a lot of focus, especially in the past year, on internet censorship. From the battle against online piracy to the recent use...

The Rolling Stones and uView

On August 17, I was skimming my Facebook feed on my lunch break when a post shared by Mick Jagger caught my eye. A...

Digital hopscotch: how social media revived playing outside

Every now and then, I get tired of hearing the statement “When I was younger, I played in the streets” or “When I was...

Does Klout really measure clout?

For those of you that don’t know, Klout is a way of measuring digital influence through social networking platforms. I’ll admit that I was...

A bicycle built for the digital world

E-mails, eBooks. and e-cigarettes. Now e-bikes? According to a recent press release from Audi, the automobile makers will be displaying the prototype for a...

Facebook co-founder defriends an entire country

Social media enthusiasts have been all a-Twitter about Facebook heading into an IPO that could be valued around $1 billion US dollars. While Facebook...

Talk nerdy to me: Tech takes a seat at the cool kid table

Not too long ago, the rise of “geek chic” surprised a few and elated many. Now, being called a “geek” can be considered the...

There’s a light that never goes out, but is it worth it? Yes

With Earth Day having just passed, I’ve been looking for new ways to use sustainable energy and be a better inhabitant of the planet....

Smartphones and smart ads: Microsoft ups their game

Essentially everyone has a smartphone now. If you don’t, don’t feel badly – my phone is intelligent enough to function but doesn’t have all...

Smartphones enabling dumbing down

Recently, it feels as though new cell phones can do everything for you. Email, scheduling, GPS capabilities, games, messaging, and calls are but few...

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