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  Tell me if this sounds familiar....a girl meets a boy, said boy asks said girl if he can see her again, they decide on a day and time. When that decided upon day and time arrive, boy arrives at girl's home to pick her up, takes her out for the event he planned and when the event is done, he then takes her back to her home. Do you recognize it yet? Just in case you didn't, it's called a date and it's part of the ritual of dating. Where did this go? In today's world, things such as what I described above seem out of date and I've even heard them referred to as old fashioned. When did that happen? Better yet, where was I? I still believe in dates. I still think that there is something to be said about spending an evening with only one person instead of a herd of 10 of your closest friends. Don't get me wrong, I also enjoy a night out with friends and also think that you can blend your friends and your dates but you also need some time to actually date that pe...

  Has your cell phone done anything for you recently? Mine just updated my blog. Then it told me my friend Mike was couple streets over. Next it showed me my RSS feeds from Google. After that I was listening to a song on the radio and wasn't to sure what it was and my cell phone told me. Then I was stuck in a boring meeting and my new best friend (my cell phone) got me out of it. No, no, I didn't go into the future and come back with the iPhone 29; all these features can be done with everyday mobile phones. You just got to know where to look and how to use it. With the right software and services, your phone can do all sorts of little tricks and services that could make your life a lot more easy. Do you blog like most of people today? Need to update your blog and have something that just came to you that you want to write down? What's interesting about it is that you can actually create a  new  blog from your phone, just by sending a text or photo SMS to goATblogger.com. ...

  Call of Duty makers finally found an answer to a growing problem in the COD franchise. The only revenue a company used to collect from creating a video game was through initial sales of the game itself. Call of Duty games have traditionally been released in November, right before the holidays. Activision and other COD makers would see a huge boost in sales at the end of every year, but that's it. So how can video game makers keep squeezing money from players during the entire year? The answer: supply drops. First introduced in Advanced Warfare in 2014, supply drops allowed the gamer to play a lottery to "win" better weapons, cooler camos, and stylish virtual gear. Sledgehammer Games, the creator of AW, put this feature in the game as an added bonus to players who either played the game a lot (and earned 'keys' to open supply drops with each match played), or spent actual money on "COD Points". Each opening of a supply drop yielded three items of variou...

  Selection of a camping tent depends on several variables which should not be overlooked. There are tents made for different conditions, and tents made for different purposes. Knowing or at least predicting what conditions will occur during a camping trip will help keep you safe and comfortable. A tent can serve many purposes such as temporary shelter while camping or long term housing when hunting or on expeditions. This handy list will show you what you need to consider when choosing your next tent. A tent that holds all your gear and all the of people that will occupy it is the right size for you. A quick and easy rule of thumb when selecting a tent size is to select a tent that is slightly larger than you think you need. If you will have 4 adults camping in one tent, choose one that is rated for 5 or 6 adults. This will ensure plenty of room for sleeping and gear storage. Tents are rated in seasons, most common is the three season tent, good for spring, summer and fall.  ...

  The available trim levels for the GMC Canyon range from the Work Truck to the SLE 3. It sports two doors and has the capacity to take in a maximum of three passengers in its cabin. It is a compact pickup. During its introduction, this vehicle has been made available with a standard 2.8 liter I4 engine that could produce some 175 horsepower and could achieve 20 mpg in the city as well as some 27 mpg during highway driving. Made standard is a four speed automatic transmission system with overdrive. For 2006, the GMC Canyon comes with updates and changes. These changes include an addition of a passenger sensing air bag system. The list also includes a ZQ 8 Sport Suspension package, as well as the SLT Package. The GMC Canyon's traction control also includes a new locking differential. The previous OnStar system found in earlier models had already been updated for now, this system provides a hands-free capability.  InstaAero  Added to its choice of colors is the new superior...

  The available trim levels for the GMC Canyon range from the Work Truck to the SLE 3. It sports two doors and has the capacity to take in a maximum of three passengers in its cabin. It is a compact pickup. During its introduction, this vehicle has been made available with a standard 2.8 liter I4 engine that could produce some 175 horsepower and could achieve 20 mpg in the city as well as some 27 mpg during highway driving. Made standard is a four speed automatic transmission system with overdrive. For 2006, the GMC Canyon comes with updates and changes. These changes include an addition of a passenger sensing air bag system. The list also includes a ZQ 8 Sport Suspension package, as well as the SLT Package. The GMC Canyon's traction control also includes a new locking differential. The previous OnStar system found in earlier models had already been updated for now, this system provides a hands-free capability.  InstaAero  Added to its choice of colors is the new superior...

  With new social media platforms coming up everyday, businesses need to keep updating their outlook on how to use these platforms. Although, the underlying fact remains that social media reaches beyond borders, be it physical or metaphorical ones, each medium has a certain niche that sets it apart. Honestly, how else can they co-exist? However, the important question is how do we use each of them to best suit our needs. Well, let's analyse it, one medium at a time.  If the entire social media were to be a family, Facebook would be the patriarch. Not because it is the oldest, which it isn't, but because it is the most knowledgeable, at least in terms of user information. With about 1.23 Billion users, roughly 17% of the world's population, this is definitely the most important platform. For any entity, be it, a large multinational business or a freelance photographer, a Facebook page is a must-have.  Instagram++ Apk  The site not only offers instant access to million...

  If your property is eligible for granny flat development and you're thinking of building this small home as an additional structure reserved for a member of the family, or something that you can lease off, one of your concerns, perhaps, is what design of granny flat would look, fit and cost just right. Land dimensions, vegetation and other factors need to be considered in determining which granny flat plan could work. If you need some inspiration for this, there are several places you can get ideas from. Great virtual places you can visit to score ideas for the granny flat you want built are Pinterest and Instagram. Pinterest is especially a fantastic source of inspiration because you have designs coming from different parts of the globe, so there's a more well-rounded set of granny flat styles to choose from. You have everything from whimsical, straight-out-of-a-fairytale styles, to the most innovative designs that may actually provide the special advantage of saving a whole...

  If your property is eligible for granny flat development and you're thinking of building this small home as an additional structure reserved for a member of the family, or something that you can lease off, one of your concerns, perhaps, is what design of granny flat would look, fit and cost just right. Land dimensions, vegetation and other factors need to be considered in determining which granny flat plan could work. If you need some inspiration for this, there are several places you can get ideas from. Great virtual places you can visit to score ideas for the granny flat you want built are Pinterest and Instagram. Pinterest is especially a fantastic source of inspiration because you have designs coming from different parts of the globe, so there's a more well-rounded set of granny flat styles to choose from. You have everything from whimsical, straight-out-of-a-fairytale styles, to the most innovative designs that may actually provide the special advantage of saving a whole...

  Many of us use Social Media on a regular basis. We use it to stay on top of what's trending, follow our favorite businesses, post our personal beliefs and so much more. I'd like to think of Social Media as the new "office water cooler" --- People are out there talking and they are waiting for your business to show up so they can discuss what you have to offer. Customers need to trust a business, service or product before purchasing. People tend to trust their friends and loved ones more than anyone else. So, if your customers hear from someone trustworthy, about your product or service, it is reasonable to believe that they are more likely to purchase what you are selling. You could very reasonably market your products and services using, mostly, word of mouth. Best way to promote your ideas on Social Media is by having your friends and family help you.  Instagram++ Apk  They can share your business posts/pictures/videos on their accounts and your business will pote...

  Taking great photos for your social media accounts is imperative if you want to gain new followers. People love great photos and when you uncover new content to post you can then add your content to a range of great photo apps to get the best message out of them. The following apps offer a variety of different frames, filters and tools for enhancing your photo. They can be used alone or together. In some instances you may use a filter in one app and then the text tool in another to get your message out with your photo. Your aim is to take a great photo, write your business name or brief product description on the photo and have as many people share that as possible. That's why you need all of the following apps in your repertoire - it keeps your content fresh and unique. Instagram - While Instagram doesn't have the most elaborate camera, it does have a range of filters to enhance your photos. The best thing about Instagram is that you can post your photos directly to your fol...

  My children have always been digitally active, and as I look back over the years, one of the best choices I made was to show my children from the beginning the dangers of over-sharing. I remember when my daughter asked me for Instagram and after it passed the app test. (it was NOT a social site back then, but we may discuss that in a different article) Before I let her run wild with it, taking and posting photos to the web for all the world to see, I did a few things and made a short training lesson for her. Here is what I did and why. The first thing I did was to have a conversation with her about WHY she wanted it. At the time it was just a repository for photos. You could make an account, choose who had access to your account and then upload photos to the account. People who were allowed access could browse your photos, maybe comment on them. It was a simpler time. Anyways, during this conversation, she relayed to me several well thought-out, valid reasons why a healthy happy ...

 Visual marketing is powerful because vivid images carry the potential to impart emotional impact. Marketing that connects on an emotional level is exceptionally effective. In fact, these days, if you aren't telling the story of your business in images on Pinterest and Instagram, you're doing something wrong. These sites allow you the rare opportunity to take your customers behind the scenes. They give your brand an identity and make your company appear trustworthy. Many brands have seen remarkable returns from simply asking their customers to take pictures of themselves engaging in their product or service. These images provide social proof that your service is valuable, and most customers are happy to  Instagram++  engage in these contests just for the chance to win an inexpensive prize. Visual marketing is so powerful that companies and universities are pouring large sums of money into programs that assess how people respond after viewing promotional material. In fact,...

  If there is one big change in business advertising and marketing in recent years, it is social media marketing. The opportunities for utilizing social media to increase business are growing every day. The social media tips contained in this article will help your business thrive. Make it as easy as possible for your users to subscribe to your information. Used in tandem with social media marketing, the relatively age-old method of email marketing can be quite effective. Profiles in social media sites often allow you to add various buttons and an RSS feed. You want them everywhere you can think of, your blog, email, website and anywhere else you can think of. Try to add your links to other profiles as well to encourage multiple sources of traffic for your site. You want to make it as simple as possible for potential customers to subscribe and sign up for your business's blog. Make sure people can see the button to subscribe to your feed. This will make it easier for followers to l...

  If there is one big change in business advertising and marketing in recent years, it is social media marketing. The opportunities for utilizing social media to increase business are growing every day. The social media tips contained in this article will help your business thrive. Make it as easy as possible for your users to subscribe to your information. Used in tandem with social media marketing, the relatively age-old method of email marketing can be quite effective. Profiles in social media sites often allow you to add various buttons and an RSS feed. You want them everywhere you can think of, your blog, email, website and anywhere else you can think of. Try to add your links to other profiles as well to encourage multiple sources of traffic for your site. You want to make it as simple as possible for potential customers to subscribe and sign up for your business's blog. Make sure people can see the button to subscribe to your feed. This will make it easier for followers to l...

  In recent years there has been much talk about the 4th Dimension; indeed it would seem to be some mystical place beyond the realms of the imagination. But do places such as the 4th dimension actually exist. It has been suggested over the centuries that a place called Atlantis existed, this was said to be an advance civilisation that existed on the planet. It was said that this land existed between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The stories suggest that this land sunk below the Atlantic Ocean; also it has been associated with stories of this 4th Dimension. So how much truth is there in these stories, and where can we find evidence of the same? The Idea of No Smoke without a Fire It has been said that there is no smoke without a fire; this idea could suggest that the idea of the 4th Dimension and the mystical land of Atlantis might be worth a second look. Indeed if we consider that there are many things that exist but currently they have not been discovered. Indeed m...

  WOW! What an emotional roller-coaster of a season for all of the 30 NBA teams. Some teams experienced rejoice and happiness as the final seconds ticked away during the regular season as others were heartbroken and left out in the cold. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs at home to lock their spot into the playoffs for the first time in four years. The defending champs didn't roll over without giving the Pels a fight because they had playoff home court advantage on the line against the divisional rival. The final day of the NBA season usually consists of teams rolling over and conceding to others in order to prepare for the playoffs or gain higher percentages in winning lottery picks, but this season had the highest stakes and drama that I've ever seen in season's end. The Oklahoma City Thunder were sitting outside looking in on the playoff picture at 9th in the conference. The Thunder needed help from the Spurs and an easy win against the wounded Minn...

  WOW! What an emotional roller-coaster of a season for all of the 30 NBA teams. Some teams experienced rejoice and happiness as the final seconds ticked away during the regular season as others were heartbroken and left out in the cold. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs at home to lock their spot into the playoffs for the first time in four years. The defending champs didn't roll over without giving the Pels a fight because they had playoff home court advantage on the line against the divisional rival. The final day of the NBA season usually consists of teams rolling over and conceding to others in order to prepare for the playoffs or gain higher percentages in winning lottery picks, but this season had the highest stakes and drama that I've ever seen in season's end. The Oklahoma City Thunder were sitting outside looking in on the playoff picture at 9th in the conference. The Thunder needed help from the Spurs and an easy win against the wounded Minn...

  As we enter mid-spring and the weather finally begins to warm up a bit, we expect to see quite a few thunderstorms in Oregon. Inspiring awe in some while scaring the pants off others (but not ME, I'm  definitely  not scared of lightning. No sir,) it is no surprise that cultures all over the world associate lightning with deity. But what exactly  is  it? During an electrical storm, the upper portion of the storm clouds has a positive charge and the lower portion has a negative charge. It is not quite clear how the clouds attain these charges in the first place, but one theory is that different forms of liquid (vapor, water and ice droplets) collide as they rise and fall within a cloud. In the collision, electrons are knocked off of the rising moisture and they gather at the bottom of the cloud, creating the negative charge. It is thought that rising moisture then carries a positive charge to the top of the cloud. The charge separation within the cloud is what c...

Have you ever seen a rock that seems to glow in the dark? Maybe only when you've been at a museum or science center, but in reality fluorescent minerals can be readily found in many places and make for an amazing and eye-catching hobby. But for those who have such a collection it's important to understand how to care for and display it properly so that you experience the full effects of such beautiful items. Not every rock or piece of sediment can actually be classified as a fluorescent mineral; there are only certain elements contained in the rocks that make them so. Scientifically speaking, the rocks need to have a molecular absorption of a particular photon that triggers the emission of another photon with a longer wavelength, thus giving off what looks like light from the rock itself. This is a bit technical for many, but rocks that look as if they are glowing or emitting tiny bits of light are probably classified as fluorescent minerals. While you can find them readily in ...

 Let's face it; consumers today are bombarded with advertising and marketing messages from virtually every angle. From billboards to television, print media, radio, and the internet, people are constantly flooded with ads. As a result, consumers have learned to tune out just about all of it. It's tough for a business to break through all of the advertising clutter in a way that gets the consumers attention and gets their advertising message across to potential buyers. The following seven promotional products are an effective way to do just that. The aim of any promotion is to increase consumers' interest in your business. Your business card should be an extension of this philosophy and incorporated into the promotional strategy. Business card magnets and marketing magnets make this goal possible. Give a business card magnet to your business contacts and a marketing magnet to potential customers. The magnet will be hung on the nearest refrigerator, desk or filing cabinet, no...

  My two favorite rides at Disney theme parks are "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad". Both are popular attractions at Disneyland, Disney World, and the Disney parks in Paris and Tokyo. "It's a Small World After All" made its debut at the 1964 New York World's Fair in the UNICEF pavilion and was designed as a message of international harmony by Walt Disney's team. It was transported to Disneyland in 1966, and located inside Fantasyland; it instantly became a highlight of the park. In this ride, passengers get into boats outside the attraction and they are carried inside and moved along by a gentle current. They go through a series of rooms, each of which has dolls from different countries and cultures singing and moving to the catchy song. Insta Thunder There is the Taj Mahal, Big Ben, and the Eifel Tower, among other global landmarks. I like trying to spot all the different countries and landmarks. There are...

  A thunderstorm can be defined as a storm with thunder and lightning. Thunder can be very frightening since it roars very loudly. Thunder and lightning mainly occur during the warmer months during which there is atmosphere instability and there are cumulonimbus cloud formations. They occur when a warm air pocket at the ground level rises to collide with the cooler air above it. Lightning is a fast and strong electricity discharge from a storm to the ground usually originating from clouds. There are a lot of myths accompanying lightning, for example; that the tallest buildings are always struck by lightning. Another myth is that it doesn't strike the same place twice. Neither of these is true. When hitting the ground, a single lightning bolt normally carries around 25,000 amps of electrical current. This is around two thousand three hundred times more electrical current than what is used in a washing machine.  Insta Thunder  People prone to strikes are those who spend mos...