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How To Impress The Kids at the July 4 BBQ

by Joshua Fruhlinger on July 4, 2007 at 04:32 PM

It's barbecue time. Time for fireworks, friends, beer, hot dogs, and your teenage cousins to make fun of you. Instead of trying to convince them that Winona Ryder really was the cool chick in the 80s, why not ask him or her about sites? You'll sound like the coolest, in-the-know tech-savvy uncle (aunt, grandma, etc.) at the party.

Five Web Sites to Chat Up the Kids With -- MySpace

MySpace
This one may be obvious, but just a simple mention of MySpace could turn your teenage friend white with fear that you've seen his or her page. Instead, mention that you know of some pretty cool template sites that can make his or her MySpace page really groovy (don't use that word).

Tags: blingbling, facebook, features, whateverlife

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