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June 17th, 2015 by
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It may surprise some people to know how popular the sport of surfing has become. It has been a staple of Polynesian culture for centuries, likely first observed by Europeans in the eighteenth century. We now have professional surf competitions with large cash prizes, and there is even a sort of celebrity culture built around great surfers in many parts of the U.S. and the world. Petersterlingfilms.com is a website that pays homage to the sport of surfing in its many facets, created by a true enthusiast of the sport. It is, first and foremost, a website dedicated to photography and video, but that exclusively centered upon its creator’s favorite activity. Read more »
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June 16th, 2015 by
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Eating healthy on a budget seems to be much more difficult than it should be. While some whole foods stores and markets have the healthy items we want, they can be a great deal more expensive than the lower quality foods found at any supermarket. Conversely, the typical supermarket has lower prices, but it does not have much of a selection of the healthier kinds of foods many people want. Wholeshare is a solution to this dilemma, serving as what its creators call an online marketplace for local and sustainable food. It helps those who find that reaching the balance between quality and price is a challenge to achieve, offering higher quality foods cheaply. Wholeshare makes it possible to bring food that is both healthy and affordable to individuals and their local communities. Read more »
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June 15th, 2015 by
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There are many note-taking services available as well as similar apps for mobile devices. There may be times, however, that you want to look back at something you posted long ago, and going very far into previous posts can be a hassle. Thoughtback is an app similar to a digital notebook, allowing you to quickly save thoughts, questions, important data, quotes, and more. What sets it apart is that it offers a unique feature whereby it automatically sends your thoughts back to you. After saving a new post, the app will bring up a random thought that you have previously saved. Additionally, it will send you a recap email once every week, and there is the option to make use of hashtags to help you organize your saved ideas. Read more »
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June 12th, 2015 by
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While buying exclusively American-made products is not as important to some as it was in the past, interest is steadily beginning to increase. On a smaller stage, there is rising concern with supporting communities and local economies but buying locally produced goods. Gradually, interest in higher quality American-made products is also beginning to rise again. Most companies are now available online as more and more people do more of their shopping over the Internet from the comfort of their homes or with their mobile devices. Capitalizing on both of these interests, Apple Pie promotes only goods made by Americans for the Americans consumer. It offers products of all kinds made in the USA ranging from daily essentials to top-quality designer goods. Apple Pie it easier for Americans to find, discover and buy products made in the U.S. In fact, Apple Pie’s creator tout it as the single best way to buy American products. Read more »
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June 11th, 2015 by
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Social networking has become any individual’s or business’s most effective means of exposure to potential friends, customers, and clients. For a non-profit organization, informing people of the need for support and why it is necessary is vital, so it is no surprise that non-profits would want to be involved in social networking. Beyond simply having a page on social media, LesAssos is a social network designed specifically for non-profit organizations (NPOs). It creates a community especially for those who want to raise awareness of their mission and the people looking to support a cause they believe in while providing additional support from like-minded groups and individuals. It serves as an exclusive social network for not only NPOs, but for any non-governmental organization (NGO) and its members, business professionals, suppliers, and journalists. Read more »
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June 10th, 2015 by
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In the Internet age, social media is taking over traditional media in sourcing video content for major news events. This is because it takes major news networks hours if not days to prepare to source a story, and hundreds of thousands of dollars as well, while citizen journalists, semi-pro and professional freelancers can spread the news in minutes. Often, anyone with a camera can find himself or herself covering a story as it unfolds without much preparation. Cont3nt.com is an open real-time market for breaking news, one its creators say can enable media companies, journalists, and citizen reporters internationally to get their story told to the world and receive payment for their work. Essentially, in its developers’ words, it is building an open market for a free press. One source refers to it as “e-commerce for citizen journalism.” Read more »
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June 9th, 2015 by
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In business, making the right connections can make the difference in whether a company fails or continues to grow. Many entrepreneurs, company owners and managers attend business conferences, where networking can be an invaluable step in making these connections. CrowdJuice is an app from the ConferenceJuice Corporation, which provides mobile event apps focused on allowing attendees of professional events to find each other and network online. It is the company’s foremost resource, serving as an affordable mobile event guide and networking tool to increase engagement at conferences or trade shows. Read more »
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June 8th, 2015 by
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Many people around the world enjoy bicycling, whether for competition, personal recreation, exercise, or simply as a means of transportation. There are many different styles of bikes for different skill levels from those with a simple gear and braking system to those with many gears and more complex braking systems. While many people have long believed that the bike of the future would be electric, most companies have found it difficult to effectively incorporate battery power into its function. The bike of the future is finally here thanks to the Autobike, and electric bicycle that its developers claim helps riders bike smarter. It helps riders seamlessly move from one gear to another to keep rides smooth, simple and comfortable. Read more »
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June 5th, 2015 by
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Statistics state that approximately twenty percent of Americans smoke, and the most effective smoking-cessation programs only work for ten to fifteen percent of those who try them. Even rising tobacco taxes, the fact that movies and television no longer glorify smoking, and numerous awareness campaigns teaching people about the dangers of smoking, the numbers remain relatively unchanged. SmartQuit is an app designed to more effectively aid people who want to quit smoking. It takes an idea many believe is far-fetched and even naïve but has shown promising results. Rather than using nicotine or other chemicals or resorting to such things as acupuncture or hypnosis, the app uses behavioral change to lasting effect. Read more »
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June 4th, 2015 by
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Social media consumes a great deal of many peoples’ time, and location-based social networks like Foursquare and Yelp continue to grow increasingly popular. LocalBlox is a different sort of location-based network. It puts its own unique spin on social media that its creator describes as a “national hyperlocal neighborhood service.” It combines elements of various other sites such as Foursquare, Groupon, and, of course, Facebook, to create neighborhood-specific social networks. It gives users a full view of their neighborhood including maps, local business directories, hyper-local news, events, photos, job listings, neighborhood alerts, neighborhood user profiles, and chat. Unlike competitors, its community-building concept works to connect neighbors, small business and active community members, bloggers, and realtors. LocalBlox also gives small local businesses a variety of integrated local social media and mobile digital media tools. Read more »