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Can you believe that the cute little smiley emoticon which we've all grown to love turns 25 today? According to The New York Times, on Sept. 19, 1982, professor Scott E. Fahlman was the first to use the three infamous keystrokes—a colon followed by a hyphen and a parenthesis, to create a horizontal smiley face in a computer. He used it during a discussion about the limitations of online humor. Read more
One of my favorite things about the Sundance Film Festival is the portrait studio. Between schmoozing and talking up their movies, the casts of each film pose for a series of casual yet artful shots that are inexplicably fun to look at. Maybe there's just something about seeing people like Sienna Miller and Steve Buscemi, who star together in Interview, mugging like they're old friends. I've Read more
The Sundance Film Festival kicked off on Thursday in Park City, Utah. It's tough to underestimate the significance of Sundance, since the awards handed out and the subsequent buzz have helped to make many now-mainstream films successful, including Clerks, Memento, Murderball, and Hustle and Flow. I did some research to find out what films look the most promising and thought I'd share what look to Read more
CES is a tech conference, not a disco, but we certainly saw enough shimmering gadget accessories to have us temporarily seeing double (and dancing). Gone is the customized crystal craze of years past, and in its place are mass-produced phone and tablet covers that are anything but subtle. Want your iPhone to wear a sparkling smiley face and a 3D crystal bow? Boom, done. Along with a teddy bear Read more
Whether or not the new year means a whole new you, following these tips for self-motivation can definitely lead to a more productive you in 2012. Tackle to-dos and breeze through your schedule with these simple steps: Plan ahead. It seems like a no-brainer, but creating a to-do list for tomorrow's chores is a crucial part of productivity. Begin by writing a detailed list of individual tasks, Read more
People generally think emoticons are a professional no-no, but I think it depends on your industry and relationship with the contact. The occasional smiley face could work sometimes when you're trying to soften a sentence or expressing gratitude and enthusiasm. However, it's a good idea to use the happy emoticon sparingly and not plaster it all over your emails. It might just be me, but I think Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! So I recently found out that some girl at his school has a crush on him. I saw her text him when he was checking his messages in front of me, and they were laced with cutesy smiley faces and what not. I was obviously upset that he never mentioned this to me, and his reason was that it was Read more
When you're trying to establish a professional relationship with someone, it's very easy to turn a stranger off with professional no-nos. You can get away with a lot more once you develop a deeper relationship with the person and when you get a better feel of how that person works. Take heed of these rules when you're communicating with someone professionally: Try not to contact them after work Read more
Michelle Williams turns 31 today, and we're highlighting some of her happiest personal and professional moments in celebration. She made it big on TV in the '90s with a role on Dawson's Creek, and has since gone on to star in numerous films like Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, and many more. It was through work that Michelle met BFF Busy Philipps and her longtime love Heath Ledger, and now Read more
Ryan Reynolds visited The Tonight Show last night to chat all about his new movie The Change-Up. He spoke about working alongside his costar Olivia Wilde, touching on a sex scene they shared. Things got more awkward than usual thanks to a pair of pasties Olivia decorated with smiley faces — check out Ryan's silly story below. Read more
