20 Desperate Dating Songs on Spotify

Breakups are never easy.

And there are significant differences in the way people cope. It's normal for some to sit in bed and indulge in gallons of Haagen-Dazs while grieving. Others bounce back immediately with little emotional hangover. Yet, whatever you do to get back on your feet, music is usually involved in some way as a coping mechanism.

However, when pursuing another relationship, it's essential to remain yourself and avoid becoming strongly attached too fast. Because no one wants a Stage-5 clinger.

So whether you're mourning or celebrating your recent breakup, here are 20 of the most desperate dating songs ever to get you through, courtesy of Spotify.

What do you think of the playlist? Let us know in the comments section.

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Topics: Conversations, songs, spotify, Watercooler

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Star Wars' C-3PO Busts a Rhyme in Vintage Rap Video

Star Wars fans, you probably didn't know that the series' gawky robot, C-3PO, had a secret rap career.

But Everything Is Terrible recently uncovered this delightful video of the robot rapping about space, accompanied by his twirling sidekick R2-D2.

Surprised? Well, a robot's got to do what a robot's got to do. The video comes from a 1986 television special called Vacation in Space, wich aired to promote Disneyland's Star Tours ride.

If you're doubting C-3PO's rap skills, just watch the video avoce. The tune is pretty catchy, and there's a good chance it will be stuck in your head all day.

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Topics: nostalgia, Star Wars, Videos, vintage, viral video, Watercooler

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iCoil Keeps Your Headphones Tangle-Free

In a perfect world, all electronics would be cordless.

Think about how many times you've tripped over your laptop charger, or the countless occasions on which you've found your iPod earbuds at the bottom of your gym bag in a knotted mess.

Begrudge their inconvenience as we may, most of the devices we use still depend on cords â€" whether they serve to transfer information or electricity.

However, as Bluetooth technology has expanded its scope, wireless headphones have become widely â€" though not cheaply â€" available. Bluetooth-powered headphones eliminate the problem of cord tangling entirely, but there's hope yet for those of us who still plug in to tune in.

iCoil, Colin Kent's first Kickstarter project, is a simple, circular plastic accessory that winds your headphone cable two ways â€" allowing it to extend and retract according to your needs.

Kent mentions that most of the cord winding devices that are available to consumers right now come with their own set of earbuds that cannot be swapped out for another pair. And more often than not, these headphones are of a poorer quality than those the user owns. Kent's design, on the other hand, is essentially universal â€" allowing people to use iCoil with the headphones of their choice.

Since its launch on June 8, iCoil has raised almost $11,000 from backers. The project is already fully funded and still has 24 days to go. With an $11 pledge on Kickstarter, the iCoil and tangle-free listening can be yours.

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Topics: cords, Dev & Design, device, earbuds, Headphones, kickstarter, tangle, Tech

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NFL Team's Trolling Tweet Blasts Miami Heat Fans

Miami Heat fans have already been roasted on social media once during their team's second consecutive NBA title run, as well as victimized by an excellent videobomb on national TV.

But the NFL's Baltimore Ravens piled on some more hate on Tuesday with a troll-tastic tweet making fun of Heat supporters.

The Ravens' Twitter post contrasted fan turnout for their own Super Bowl victory parade in February with the Heat's celebratory championship parade held earlier this week:

While many sports fans on Twitter got a good laugh out of the post, it rubbed other folks in the Miami area the wrong way.

Fox Sports Florida took umbrage to the post post, writing, "We're not exactly sure why the person who runs the Baltimore Ravens' Twitter feed felt the need to try to poke fun of the Heat's victory parade."

And, according to the site, the Ravens had it all wrong. Fox Sports says the Heat parade actually drew 400,000 fans â€" about twice the number that showed up for the celebration in Baltimore. It also suggested some other more flattering photos the Ravens could have used instead:

Was the Ravens' post a solid stunt, or did it go too far? Give us your take in the comments.

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Topics: Entertainment, NBA, NFL, Sports

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Wimbledon Pro Chronicles Journey Through Google Glass

We've written before about the massive impact Google Glass could have on sports and even shared a couple early examples from sports-minded Glass Explorers this spring.

But now we have our closest look yet at the intersection of sports and Google Glass. It comes thanks to Bethanie Mattek-Sands, the 58th-ranked women's tennis player in the world and herself a Glass Explorer, one of the first consumers to use the new wearable technology.

Mattek-Sands is wearing Glass this week at Wimbledon, and the YouTube video embedded above gives an early look at her preparations for the tournament and arrival in London. Seeing life shot from her perspective through Glass is pretty sweet, indeed. The two-and-a-half-minute video includes meetings with trainers and media, her prepping for the trip and some of her earliest practice work on Wimbledon's grass courts.

Other tennis pros at Wimbledon have taken notice, too, it seems.

"I'm really stoked I get to work with Google and test out something that is brand new on the market," Mattek-Sands told USA Today. "All of the players at Wimbledon have been asking about (the glasses)."

It seems only a matter of time before Glass or similar tech gives fans a player's-eye view of their favorite sports, whether tennis, basketball or soccer. Augmented reality for athletes â€" featuring stats and other real-time information â€" will likely become a reality soon enough as well.

We've still got to wait for all that, however. But until then, there's Bethanie Mattek-Sands at Wimbledon, giving the rest of us an early look at the future. Follow her on Twitter to see if she posts more Glass updates from the All England Club this week.

What kind of role do you think Glass or similar tech will come to play in the sports world? Let us know in the comments.

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Walmart Slashes Price on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S

Walmart is aggressively lowering the price on Apple's iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. Beginning Saturday, the iPhone 5 will sell for $129 (down from $189) and the iPhone 4S will sell for just $39 (down from $89). To get the devices at that price will require signing a new two-year contract with Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.

This isn't the first time Walmart has offered drastically lower prices for Apple devices. In December, the company offered the iPhone 5 for $127 and the iPhone 4S for $47 as part of a holiday promotion.

We asked Walmart if the new pricing is temporary and were told that no, this is in fact the permanent price of the items. The new price is only available in Walmart stores and is not available online.

The price drop is also notable because Apple has historically limited the degree to which retailers can drop prices on its products. Although some retailers such as Walmart routinely discount items by $10, cutting the price by more than 30% (in the case of the iPhone 5) and nearly 70% (in the case of the iPhone 4S) is unprecedented.

We contacted Apple for comment on the price drop but haven't heard back as of press time.

Puts Pressure on Competitors

It will be interesting to see if other retailers drop the prices of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S to compete with Walmart. We're also curious about how stores that traditionally price match will handle the new price. In January, Best Buy said it lost $65,000 in one day because of price-matching Walmart's sale price on the iPhone 5.

Since then, the company has run its own sales on the iPhone 5, but none as drastic as the $129 price point Walmart is now targeting.

Why Is the Price Lower?

Its unclear why Walmart is lowering the price so aggressively on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. It's possible the company has excess inventory it wants to clear out before the rumored iPhone 5S comes out this fall, or the company could just want to kickstart more sales.

In a Google+ Hangout Friday, Mashable Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff remarked that as long as Apple doesn't have a new product available for purchase, Samsung is in the perfect position to "eat its lunch" all summer with the various versions of the Galaxy S4.

Perhaps a lower price will pull in customers who may otherwise be swayed by Samsung's increasing prowess in the smartphone market.

A price drop also puts pressure on the smaller iPhone competitors such as the Nokia Lumia 920, 925 and 928 and the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. After all, if the iPhone 5 is less or nearly the same price as those other phones, price-conscious buyers may be less likely to consider something else.

Good News for iPhone 4S Buyers

Although I fully expect an 8GB version of the iPhone 4S to be available for free this fall (with the iPhone 5 taking the $99 spot), the opportunity for buyers to get that phone for $39 now is a great deal. The iPhone 4S is still a terrific phone and certainly better than any other smartphone in the sub-$50 with contract price area.

For users looking to add a good, but not cutting-edge smartphone to their family plan, this is a great opportunity.

What do you think of Walmart's price cuts to the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S? Does it change your purchasing plans? Let us know in the comments.

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On Instagram Video, Comedian Louie Anderson Looks For Opening Acts

Among the millions of clips uploaded to Instagram since the app added its video features on Thursday is a call-to-action snippet from comedian Louie Anderson.

Anderson â€" who created the animated Life with Louie, hosted the revived Family Feud, and most recently, competed on ABC's reality show Splash â€" is using Instagram video to find an opening act for his Las Vegas stint of standup comedy shows.

People who submit an Instagram video with hashtag #open4louie will be eligible to become his opener. Anderson's social team told Mashable that Anderson plans to pick one or more opening acts for his Vegas shows, which start July 10 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino.

Fellow comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon also turned to Instagram video to crowdsource a new portion of his show, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

Other celebrities are already flexing the capabilities of Instagram video, too, including Madonna (dancing), Justin Bieber (shirtless), LeBron James (talking), Ryan Seacrest (studio) and Wiz Khalifa (rapping).

To watch Madonna's video, click here.

To watch Justin Bieber's video, click here.

To watch LeBron James's video,click here.

To watch Ryan Seacrest's video, click here.

To watch Wiz Khalifa's video, click here.

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The Very Best Love Advice on Yahoo Answers

Let's say it straight: Yahoo Answers can be a little, well, inane at times. It's a spelling and grammar disaster area that would send your Language Arts teacher heading for the hills.

All technicalities aside, there is something special about the Yahoo Answers community â€" its users really care.

Navigating the stormy seas of the heart is no easy task, and these users are there to share their expertise and provide solace for the broken-hearted. And if they have no answers, they're right behind you with a "hey girl, he doesn't deserve you." Sometimes that's all you need.

See below for the most insightful, heartwarming relationship advice from the Yahoo Answers community.

1. They help you through life's awkward stages.

2. They give you something to be excited about.

3. They get poetic.

4. They give confidence boosts when needed.

5. They give tough love when no one else will.

6. They set you straight when you're in the doghouse.

7. They tug at your heartstrings.

8. They save you from getting slapped.

9. They give you some really good material.

10. They offer guidance when you're turning down the wrong path.

11. They help you understand yourself.

12. They teach you about maintenance.

13. They help you with life's most important questions.

14. They can sometimes build your hopes up, but at least they're optimistic.

15. They can get a little testy.

16. They can be, hmm, kind of chauvinistic.

17. They always tell you the tr â€" wait, this probably isn't true.

18. They help you through life's most important milestones. Though, you know, this suggestion might be illegal.

19. Not everyone may approve but, well, at least he was trying to help.

20. Actually, the FDA would say this is very unhealthy.

21. Wait â€" guys, what's going on here?

22. Well ... We tried. We really did.

Images courtesy of Yahoo Answers. Cover image courtesy of Flickr, Ed Yourdon

BONUS: 10 Stupidly Funny Questions About Love on Yahoo Answers

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Topics: Conversations, Pics, relationships, Watercooler, Yahoo, yahoo answers

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This Is Your Life in Jelly Beans

Serious introspection usually doesn't come in sugary form, but that's what makes this video so sweet. Using candy, Ze Frank has created a visual representation of the average American's lifetime. One jelly bean equals one day, 28,835 beans total.

From there, he delineates what you'll do with that time â€" working, sleeping, eating, cleaning, caring for others â€" and removes jelly beans for the number of days the average person spends performing these tasks in their lifetime. The pile that's left pales in comparison to the original stack.

Watch the video to see the full thought-provoking visual unfold. And let us know, what will you do with the time you have left?

Homepage image courtesy of YouTube, zefrank1

Topics: candy, Thoughtful, Videos, viral video, Watercooler

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8 Resources to Help You Build Your Website

Building your own website is a headache â€" especially if you're unfamiliar with coding. Platforms like Tumblr make it easy to create your own website, for personal or professional uses, but a handful of other sites are also out there to help you lock down, personalize and publish your work.

Keep in mind that these aren't necessarily "template sites." The options below are end-to-end website-building platforms, similar to WordPress, and the templates they provide are specifically designed for their respective engines â€" so it's slightly different from other sites, like Theme-Forest, which only sell themes.

Did we miss any good ones? Tell us which platform(s) you use for your websites.

WiX, short for "Windows Installer XML," is an online toolkit for building and customizing your own site. To get started, you can choose between hundreds of templates â€" tailored for specific fields like business, music or design â€" and personalize your pick using the drag-and-drop feature. No coding skills required.

All websites have basic HTML5 capabilities. If you sign up for a free membership, the site provides you with free hosting as well.

"Surprisingly easy" â€" that's Weebly's tagline. The platform is similar to WiX in the themes and tools it provides. Before you begin building, you enter into the "Plan" stage, where you organize what information you're hoping to publish and decide which theme is most fitting. Then, it's off to customizing.

Basic membership is free. A "Starter" membership, which gives you the option to brand, is $4 per month; the all-features-included "Pro" membership is $8 per month.

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Yola's mission is to get your website up and running within 30 minutes. Its drag-and-drop Sitebuilder is similar to WiX's. The site examples here, however, don't seem to be quite as professional-looking; but again, it's emphasis is speed, not design.

It's also pricier: You can choose between Bronze, Silver and Gold memberships, which respectively cost $4.95, $9.95 and $19.95/month.

For a bare-boned, no-nonsense "selfie" page, Flavors.me gets the job done.

Emphasis here on simple: There are only seven layouts to choose between with the free membership; the premium membership, which costs $20 per year, gives you 17 layout choices in addition to real-time traffic stats, a customized URL option and a built-in contact form.

Another no-coding-required portfolio builder. Carbonmade lets you select different layouts, adjust the font, color and footer images and upload a personal logo.

There are two subscription options: "Meh," which is free, and "Woohoo!," for $12 per month.

About.me is another simple, yet effective platform for branding yourself online. You can customize your page with photos, résumé, work samples and links to your social networking sites.

Squarespace has a minimalist, step-by-step layout for setting up your website. You can browse the site for themes by genre, like "businesses," "stores" or "restaurants," then sign up for a free trial. Once the trial runs out, you can update to a plan for $8 per month.

Bandcamp is ideal for musicians hoping to promote their work. The platform presents you with a customizable microsite, where you can upload albums or tracks, with the option of making them downloadable to listeners. Registration is free.

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YouTube's 10 Most-Shared Ads in May

"Hey, man, did you catch that new coconut water commercial? The one where Charles Barkley plays basketball against a minotaur?"

"Wait, what? No! I definitely would've remembered seeing that. Here, let me check YouTube real quick ..."

Does that sound like a conversation you've had at some point? YouTube is undoubtably a hotspot for sharing ads with friends â€" each month, millions of page views are directly obtained from commercial views alone.

Our friends at Unruly Media put together a list of last month's most-shared ads on the website. Flip through the gallery above to see the top 10. Just like April, May's most viral ad was Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches," which has been a viral sensation since it first hit the web two months ago. In total, it's amassed almost four million shares across all social networks.

Other hot ads from last month include Evian's "baby&me," Kmart's "Ship My Pants" and Samsung's "Hands-On With the Galaxy S4."

What were some of the best ads you watched in May? Share your favorites with us in the comments.

Thumbnail image courtesy of YouTube, Call of Duty

Topics: Advertising, Business, Marketing, Television, video galleries, Videos, YouTube

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Award-Winning Journalist Michael Hastings Dies at 33

BuzzFeed reporter and a Rolling Stone contributor Michael Hastings has died in a car crash Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 33.

BuzzFeed's editor in chief Ben Smith posted a statement about Hastings' death on its site.

"We are shocked and devastated by the news that Michael Hastings is gone. Michael was a great, fearless journalist with an incredible instinct for the story, and a gift for finding ways to make his readers care about anything he covered from wars to politicians," he wrote.

Rolling Stone also posted about Hastings, praising his profile of General Stanley McChrystal, his piece on America's drone war and the interview with WikiLeaks' Julian Assange.

Hastings won a 2010 George Polk Award for his story on General McChrystal, titled "The Runaway General."

"I'm sad that I'll never get to publish all the great stories that he was going to write, and sad that he won't be stopping by my office for any more short visits which would stretch for two or three completely engrossing hours. He will be missed," wrote Rolling Stone's managing editor Will Dana.

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Topics: buzzfeed, Michael Hastings, rolling stone, U.S., US & World

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10 Subreddits for Pro Tips

Is your financial knowledge a little rough around the edges? Do you ever experience the burning desire to handcraft a sail boat? Have you frequently found yourself wondering if you should button the top button or just leave it open, and how that decision will affect the rest of your day and, subsequently, the rest of your adult life?

If you answered yes (or a tentative maybe) to any of these questions, we're here to let you know: There's a subreddit for that.

Aside from being a place where standing U.S. Presidents go to field your questions, Reddit can also be used as a source for DIY life hacks and pro tips (if you know the right subreddits).

The following subreddits offer user submitted links and advice that can help you with just about any problem.

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With over 500,000 subscribers, LifeProTips is Reddit's largest community for helpful hacks to everyday issues ranging from cooking to relationships, and everything in between. Users can request help with a specific problem or browse submitted tips. Meta pro tip: use the category list on the right column for easy searching.

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Reddit's native experts in men's fashion reside in MaleFashionAdvice. With over 260,000 subscribers, this subreddit provides personalized tips and advice to trend-challenged redditors. "MFA" contains extensive guides for every season, style, body type and accessory. A less populated women's alternative to MFA can be found over at /r/FemaleFashionAdvice.

Similar to LifeProTips, HowTo contains user submitted posts and helpful links. It isn't organized categorically like LifeProTips, so it's a bit more difficult to find what you're looking for, but it does contain gems like this insanely detailed gif guide to moonwalking.

Need some free tips on how to repay your student debt? This community â€" consisting only of user-submitted text posts â€" will help you better manage your assets. Whether you're paying off your mortgage or looking to eliminate credit card debt, the community at PersonalFinance has you covered.

If you're looking for more financial tips, you might be interested in /r/investing, /r/RealEstate or /r/Frugal/.

The community guidelines for DIY make it clear that the subreddit is, "about the process rather than simply the result." Posts are typically photo albums with descriptions or advice for users interested in doing the same project.

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More specific DIY subreddits include /r/fixit, /r/buildapc, /r/crafts and /r/gardening.

The BuyItForLife community values durability and practicality. Users can post their best unbreakable possessions, or request advice on what products to buy.

Other product recommendation subreddits include /r/GoodValue, /r/ShutupAndTakeMyMoney and /r/TheBestOfAmazon.

This community, along with the gender-specific branches /r/EveryManShouldKnow and /r/EveryWomanShouldKnow provides advice, guides and news that users feel the community should be informed of. If you're curious about how to make the perfect hamburger, win at Monopoly or perform proper CPR, the YouShouldKnow subreddits are for you.

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Redditors looking to bulk up, lose weight or make a change in their workout regimen will find detailed guides in the Fitness community. Moderators have included links on the sidebar to various forums, instructions and related subreddits. More advanced users can visit /r/AdvancedFitness.

Procrastination problems? Use the Productivity community to fix them and maximize your day. This subreddit offers advice and resources to bolster your productivity so you can get more done.

Related communities include /r/Minimalism, /r/declutter and /r/GetMotivated.

The jobs community, and it's partner subreddits (listed in the sidebar), serve as a complete job search and advice tool. There are frequent AMAs with managers and H.R. professionals, ready to answer your questions and provide tips to help you land your next job. Use the Jobs sidebar to find more specific subreddits related to your field.

Know of any other great subreddits for tips and advice? Post them in the comments below.

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