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Have you been bitten by the Pinterest bug? If you're a guy, the answer is likely no. If you're a woman, however, there's a distinct chance you've not only heard of it, but are likely in the throes of a great love affair with it. (That likelihood increases ten-fold if you're a crafter.) In case you haven't heard of Pinterest: the most succinct way I've heard it described is part social media, part virtual inspiration board. If you used to tear out pages of magazines for future reference, you already have the basic idea down. If you like something, you can 'pin,' or save it. You don't bog down your hard drive with saved photos, and your magazines go unviolated. Users categorize their pins by boards, and you can create a board for any topic …