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One of the benefits of having a smartphone is the peace of mind that comes from having an unlimited data plan with a set rate.  These plans are usually around $30 and allow you to send as many emails, stream as many videos, and surf the web as much as you want without ever paying a penny more than your set rate.  Last week AT&T, one of the nation’s leading smart phone providers, announced a new system for charging customers for data usage.  All new smart phone customers must now choose between one of two data plans.  Both cost less than the unlimited plan: DataPlus provides 200megabytes for $15/month and DataPro provides 2 gigabytes for $25/month. Notification messages will be sent to customers at certain usage levels to help them avoid overage charges.  Existing customers can keep their current unlimited plan or switch to one of the new ones.  For some people who only use mobile internet on occasion, this new plan could be appealing and more cost-effective.  (more…)

Finding a balance between your work and personal life can be a challenge.  You know you should network and stay connected but maybe you don’t want your coworkers as your Facebook friends.  Now there is a social network that is business centered and appropriate for work-related relationships.  When you join LinkedIn you can create a professional profile that doesn’t include pictures from your sister’s bachelorette weekend or a wall post from that high school buddy about the good ‘ole days.   Now you can begin adding contacts of colleagues and classmates and join professional groups.  These groups are a great way to bounce around ideas and discuss the latest industry trends. (more…)