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Elena Verlee has been in touch to remind us about this published article below.
Communing can be a real pain in the patootie, especially when you have to contend with extensive or unreliable public transportation. But downloading the right smartphone apps gives commuters the potential to convert the tedium into something far more productive, even educational.
Communing can be a real pain in the patootie, especially when you have to contend with extensive or unreliable public transportation. But downloading the right smartphone apps gives commuters the potential to convert the tedium into something far more productive, even educational.
And, of course, ensure the safest, most efficient route between points. Consider the following — most available on the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry devices — when looking to sharpen those time management skills and maybe learn a few things along the way.
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- TED: Watch and listen to TED Talks about pretty much every subject imaginable, making that long commute home an educational multimedia experience.
- Savage Love: Sex and relationship columnist and It Gets Better Project founder Dan Savage is unafraid to tackle the tough questions on his podcast in order to educate the world about topics it all too often sensationalizes and misunderstands; do remember that, given the nature of the material, he gets explicit!
- NPR Music: America’s venerable public radio station allows users to watch videos and listen to songs and interviews with seasoned music veterans and up-and-comers from across different genres.
