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"Have you spent the past week studying the nuts and bolts of the new Gmail interface? Or have you been preoccupied with the space shuttle Enterprise's final flight to New York City (and the absurd memes that came along with it)? For whichever reasons you missed our latest digital media resources, use our weekly features roundup to catch up in a flash.\nThis week, we've covered ways your business can use video on Pinterest, digital tools to help you reduce junk mail and tips on how to curate and share great content. We also have a list of the sassiest brands on social media, a rundown of essential tools for marketers and a gallery of iPhone cases that look good enough to eat. We even have video interviews with entrepreneurial trailblazers like Brian Solis and Mark Cuban.\nGo ahead and take advantage of these valuable resources!\nEditor's Picks\n\n4 Tips for Picking the Right Crowdfunding PlatformCrowdfunding presents a great opportunity for startups. Here are four things companies should consider when picking a crowdfunding source.\nThe Decline of KONY 2012: Where Did the Online Buzz Go?KONY 2012 couldn't sustain its momentous social buzz following its March launch, despite April 20's Cover the Night.\nHow a Social Network Helps Families Coping With AutismMyAutismTeam connects parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to other parents, specialists and essential services.\nBitchin\u2019 Kitchen: How a Web Chef Cooked Up a Hit TV ShowNadia G of \"Bitchin' Kitchen\" successfully turned her web series into a show on one of the most popular networks in the U.S. Learn how she did it.\nHow to Dress Your Baby Like a GeekWe've rounded up the best clothing options for baby gamers, sci-fi nerds and tech geeks alike.\nEtsy: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the Crafty Ecommerce SiteEtsy has changed a lot since its launch in 2005. Whether you're a veteran user or a newbie, take a look at our handy guide.\n11 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Gmail\u2019s New InterfaceWe've highlighted 11 Gmail tips and options that will help you adjust to the new design.\n\nSocial Media\n\n10 Video Tips for Businesses on PinterestPinterest is a perfect way to share ideas in a visual form. Here are ten tips on how you can use video marketing on Pinterest.\n20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart.\n10 Must-Follow Tumblrs for Science LoversWhether you like gazing at galaxies or exploring the microscopic world, these 10 Tumblrs will make your dashboard more sciency.\n10 Tumblrs Serving Up the Best Animated GIFsWhether you like '90s nostalgia, movie clips, reality TV or animals, these 10 Tumblr sites will help you get your GIF fix.\n10 Sassy Brands on Social MediaBrands are showing more personality as the web becomes more social. Here are 10 hilarious brands killing it right now.\n10 Funniest Sketch Comedy Channels on YouTubeWe've rounded up some of the best comedy channels on YouTube, each known for a different type of humor.\n25 \u2018Green\u2019 Photos From the Mashable CommunityIn the spirit of Earth Day, we asked you to send us a photo that represented \"green\" for this week's Mashable Photo Challenge.\nHow Social Media Is Changing Sports [INFOGRAPHIC]This infographic shows many of the ways social media has had an impact on sports over the past few years.\n5 Tips for Great Content CurationIf you're a curator looking for some boundaries in what feels like the wild West, here are five best practices to consider.\n\nFor more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nBusiness &amp; Marketing\n\nShould You Combine Your Personal and Business Social Media Identities?There are a lot of pros and cons to melding your personal brand with your company's on social media. We analyze both sides.\n3 Slick Analytics Dashboards to Monitor Your Business WebsiteIf you don't have analytics on your site, you're not getting the most out of your business. Check out these simple and helpful dashboards.\nHow Skillshare Is Transforming Education as We Know ItOnline marketplace Skillshare lets anyone with specialized skills teach an offline class. Anyone with the desire to learn can attend.\nCrowdfunding: How Indiegogo Connects Concepts With CashLooking to fund a project? Indiegogo can help you reach the vast corners of the Internet to make the most of crowdfunding.\n3 Reasons the Call Center Is Far From DeadThe rise of the smartphone has created many opportunities to interact with clients, but here's why it isn't killing the call center.\nHow Digital Journalists Used Data to Report on Murdoch ScandalInnovative digital journalism played a starring role in the wake of a massive document release during an inquiry into British media ethics.\nHow One App Uses Digital to Empower EducationThree Ring allows teachers and students to digitize student work by snapping a picture or video with their mobile or tablet devices.\n4 Tips for Keeping Your Gamified Community MotivatedIf you\u2019ve found that gamification is right for your business, here are four steps to help keep your community in involved.\nHow One Website Fights Hunger With Gourmet GoodiesLove With Food is a food delivery service that donates a portion of every sale to local food banks across the country.\nWhy Great Design Is the Future of Content MarketingThe beautification of the web is upon us. How will this shift toward visual storytelling affect content marketing? We explore the trends.\n5 Things You Didn\u2019t Know About Mark Cuban [VIDEO]Internet and entertainment entrepreneur Mark Cuban shares his entrepreneurial experiences, love of sports and tells us what's next.\n60 Minutes to a More Efficient Social Business StrategyThis 60-minute social media makeover will help companies create a more effective social media presence.\n9 Things Businesses Need to Know About Web SecuritySmall businesses are of particular interest to cyber criminals. At any given time there are more than 750,000 websites are being hacked or appearing on various hacker lists.\nDitto\u2019s 3D Virtual Fitting Tech Makes It Possible to Try on Glasses Online3D virtual fitting technology lets you determine whether a pair of glasses flatters your face before making a purchase.\nFacebook Marketing: Why Less Is MoreVenture capitalist and social media consultant Peter Shankman shares the best tips and tricks for marketing your brand on Facebook.\nCould Zaarly Disrupt the Global Economy? [VIDEO]By optimizing the freelance economy, the startup might just change the way the world works.\n12 Essential Tools for the Content MarketerThere\u2019s no single type of content marketing that works best for all companies. Diversification is key. Here are twelve types we recommend.\nWhy No Brand Is Too Big to Fail, Too Small to SucceedBrian Solis talks about how companies should consider the consumer and community above all else when designing and presenting a product.\nHow Mark Cuban Does Business [VIDEO]Internet mogul and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sits down with Jesse Draper of The Valley Girl Show to discuss his business strategy.\nHow to Maximize Your Facebook EngagementData shows brands miss out on customer Facebook engagement more often then they realize. Here's why.\n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nTech &amp; Mobile\n\n20 Minimalist Backgrounds for a Simpler DesktopIf you need a distraction-free background, these 20 minimalist designs are a breath of fresh air.\n7 Tips for Women in the Tech IndustryWe asked successful female entrepreneurs what challenges women in tech face and what can help. Here's what they shared.\nIs the Digital World Killing Creativity? [INFOGRAPHIC]The current age of digital disruption has opened a cornucopia of creative endeavors, but the ability to multitask may also hinder creativity.\n14 Weird iPhone Cases You Won\u2019t BelieveIf you're itching to make a statement with your iPhone, have we got a selection of cases for you!\nDODOcase: How Bookbinding Inspired the Popular iPad CoverPatrick Buckley explains how his background in engineering and publishing led to one of the top iPad cases around.\n10 Epic Movie Gadgets You Wish Were RealTechnology has come a long way over the years, but there are still a ton of movie gadgets that we're anxiously hoping will come to life.\nHow Does Google Drive Compare to the Competition?Google Drive is an impressive product, but how does it compare to other cloud companies?\n20 \u2018Edible\u2019 iPhone CoversAre you a foodie at heart? Why not get an iPhone cover that celebrates your favorite foodstuff?\nThe 15 Types of People Who Play Draw Something [VIDEO]This video details several type of Draw Something players, such as over detailed, terrible drawers and people who refuse to buy colors.\n9 Digital Tools to Reduce Your Junk MailIs your paper trail too massive to manage? Check out these tools to cut out your unwanted mail.\n12 Mysterious Google Maps SightingsA look at some mysterious things found on Google Maps, from crop circles to capsized boats.\nHow a Distasteful Meme Sparked a Web Culture WarA family's attempt to fight the Internet over a controversial meme involving its daughter has fueled more harm than good.\n10 Kindle Cases That Look Like BooksThe Kindle offers you an entire digital library in the palm of your hand. We've found 10 book-themed Kindle cases to match.\n10 Free WordPress Themes for Photo LoversOrganize all your favorite images with these 10 free WordPress themes made especially for shutter bugs.\n8 Out-of-This-World Photos of the Space Shuttle EnterpriseCheck out these eight pictures of Space Shuttle Enterprise's arrival at New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport.\n\nFor more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nImage courtesy of iStockphoto, akinbostanci."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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