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Do-It-Yourself Social Media Newsblast

Now that Facebook Timeline has become mandatory, we are faced with a moral dilemma:
A) Scream, and throw your MacBook against the wall (softly), or
B) upload some KILLER cover photos.
Given that Option B is considerably less costly emotion- and pocketbook-wise, we’ve decided to go with the latter. Check out this compilation of hilarious Facebook Timeline Cover photos, where you can learn how to turn your profile into a Mario racetrack, or hide yourself in a washing machine like some sick game of Where-is-Waldo.
 
Speaking of hilarious, if you haven’t seen Portlandia, click here for some clips from the show and an interview with show writers Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and probably listen to some indie bands on Spotify, at least briefly.
 
On the subject of Portland, small business owner Ryan Finlay (who lives there) writes on some tips for buying and selling on craigslist, and how to prevent problems such as overbuying. Punch unemployment in the face!
 
Also, it’s Hack Week at Twitter! Right now, several small geek clans are mobilizing to play with new ideas for features, products, and just plain fun. To learn about coding yourself, you can check out sites such as w3schools and the new Codeacademy.
 
Lastly, if you’re looking to create a mobile version for your blog, check out Onswipe for simple activation and cool themes.
 
That’s it for the DIY! Get cracking.