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Are Facebook’s friend suggestions getting downright stalkerish for you? Suggesting all sorts of un-friended people including exes and former friends? Or going even further and suggesting family members of the un-friended? MSNBC.com has a great article on Facebook’s friend suggestions.

Many of us at twenty-somethings.com have noticed this. We want to know — is it happening for you too??? Share your comments and stories below.

Anyone working in cubicle land can tell you how frustrating it is to have a day full of painfully unproductive meetings. But what if you could become an office super star, known for being able to run enjoyable, even exhilarating meetings? Maybe you can, with ‘14 Tips To Run a Better Meeting‘ from Slate.com.

At last — a chance to come up with the perfect response to an awkward situation that’s better than a blank stare or stuttered “uuuugh….uuuugh”. Now you have a cheat sheet for what to do when you can’t remember someone’s name, if you run into your boss unexpectedly in an embarrassing situation, if you’re stuck in the elevator with the CEO, or if your in laws (or potential in laws) show up at your place unannounced.

Real Simple Mag’s “What to Say in Awkward Social Situations“.

Who knew that Bridgeport CT, Trenton NJ, Honolulu and Albany, NY were considered twenty-something havens? If you are looking for Gen Yers to share the joy, self-reflection, partying, angst and career milestones of your twenties, check out the Best Cities for Gen Y, thanks to Business Week’s extensive research. Boston, San Fran, NYC, Silicon Valley, Madison WI, Seattle and Austin TX are represented, but there are a few surprises in there.

Everyone knows that most magazine articles that claim to know a lot about women and relationships offer up a few, semi-helpful tips that may or may not help….what else are Cosmo and Maxim for?? BUT…we have just found an incredibly insightful article from a former Maxim editor that helps to unlock the female psyche like never before. We field tested with twenty-something women and they all thought it was SPOT ON. Read on to save yourself heartache or to figure out your true intentions. A great read for guys and gals alike!!

Actually real wisdom courtesy of the Today Show.

Turns out our out-of-the-closet rocker glam American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert is the new cougar bait. Who woulda thunk it??

Apparently now “there are thousands of women of a certain age out there who are just one Adam Lambert Google search away from crashing their computers.”

A cougar herself has written up a great explanation in Newsweek of the American Idol contestant who had her cougar friends all texting and tweeting
“ohmygawdyouhavetoseethisemoglam bowielovechildonAmericanIdol.”

Over one year into this recession and Trustafarians (aka trust fund hipsters) are now having the financial rug pulled out from under them.

You can read the original article in the New York Times ….but we at twenty-somethings.com prefer snarktastic Gawker’s take on the tragedy befalling many parental-backed artist folks who now have to do such horrid things as get jobs or work 8 hours a day.

But what’s going to happen to all those Brooklyn bands now that they have to have day jobs? Maybe they try to make it big with NBC News’s Brian Williams and his new, very strange, independent music channel “BriTunes“. (Why the heck is news man Brian Williams profiling bar bands???)

Life is just better with a loyal companion who greets you enthusiastically every time you walk through the door. It might even be worth the training, house breaking and vacuuming (just remember that cute puppy face).

For may twenty-somethings, this is the time to take advantage of having a yard (or a roommate free apartment) and finally get a dog! Men’s Health offers 4 tips on How to Adopt a Dog.

Is it possible for the U.S. to become even more enthralled with Barack Obama…Yes We Can!

Details Mag continues the positive media coverage trend obsession. The snarky magazine investigates the impact Barack is having on style and our culture (after only a few months? apparently the Prez is mucho impressive)…and then provides its own “Obama Playbook” to help you become more like the popular leader.

Only comedic genius Will Ferrell can bring us a REAL product that looks this good!

Just in time for summer, the Frat Pack leader is partnering with Cancer for College, a nonprofit that helps cancer survivors realize their dreams of a college education, and has created 3 amazing new sunscreens:
- Hot Sexy Tan
- Forbidden Fruit
- Sun Stroke

http://cancerforcollege.org/WILL_FERRELL_SUNSCREEN.php