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		<title>You Won&#8217;t Be Like A Man, You&#8217;ll Just Pee Like One! GO GIRL!</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2011/10/31/you-wont-be-like-a-man-youll-just-pee-like-one-go-girl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night I was SO JEALOUS of a guy who was able to pee outside so discreetly. I said, &#8220;I want to invent a device whereby women can pee outdoors without having to pull down their pants, etc. So today, I did some research online and found something called GO GIRL! I am so psyched! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.nextascentoutdoorandsport.com/v/vspfiles/photos/GoGirl-2T.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="187" />Last night I was SO JEALOUS of a guy who was able to pee outside so discreetly. I said, &#8220;I want to invent a device whereby women can pee outdoors without having to pull down their pants, etc. So today, I did some research online and found something called GO GIRL! I am so psyched! I hike and never have a place to pee, etc. Plus peeing can totally ruin a good event- waiting on lines, etc. Now you can go outside discreetly without having to make a huge ordeal out of it!</p>
<p>This is exactly how I envisioned it. Seems that all my imagination inventions have already been made!</p>
<p>I am defintely buying one of these asap! They would make great xmas presents! <a href="http://www.go-girl.com">www.go-girl.com</a></p>
<p>Simply put, GoGirl is the way to stand up to crowded, disgusting, distant or non-existent bathrooms.  It’s a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_urination_device" target="_blank">female urination device</a> (sometimes called a FUD) that allows you to urinate while standing up. It’s neat. It’s discreet. It’s hygienic.</p>
<p>GoGirl is easy to use.  put GoGirl against your body, forming a seal.  Aim and, well, pee.  Pretty simple, huh?</p>
<p>GoGirl fits easily in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment. It’s a must for travel and sports. And it’s great for everyday––no more crouching over or trying to cover up an unsanitary public toilet.</p>
<p>While the concept may be new to you, European women have used female urination devices for years.  GoGirl’s not the first device of its kind. But try it. And we think you’ll agree it’s easily the best.</p>
<p>Only GoGirl is made with flexible, medical grade silicone.  Dispose of it after use. Or clean and reuse as you like.  (Urine is sterile, but the product can come into contact with contaminates during use, so take precautions when cleaning.) Our patented splash guard eliminates messing and spilling. Once you practice a time or two, using a GoGirl is going to feel like second nature. <span style="color: #ff00ff;">You won’t be like a man. You’ll just pee like one. HA HA HA HA HA HA. I love this phrase!</span></p>
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		<title>Vue Zone&#8230; GET IT NOW!</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2011/10/31/vue-zone-get-it-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I saw my uncle from Oklahoma recently and he showed me this cool app on his Iphone where he could monitor his home from afar on his phone in real time! He pulled up a pic  and said, guess what this is? I said, &#8220;I dunno.&#8221; He said, &#8220;My living room!&#8221; I said, &#8220;No way!&#8221;
I am [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Vue zone cameras" src="http://www9.pcmag.com/media/images/311366-avaak-vuezone-system.jpg?thumb=y" alt="" width="275" height="250" />I saw my uncle from Oklahoma recently and he showed me this cool app on his Iphone where he could monitor his home from afar on his phone in real time! He pulled up a pic  and said, guess what this is? I said, &#8220;I dunno.&#8221; He said, &#8220;My living room!&#8221; I said, &#8220;No way!&#8221;</p>
<p>I am definitely going to look into this device. It is rather affordable in that there is no monthly fee for the basic membership and you only need to buy the camera set up. The app is free.</p>
<p>The minimum camera set up is around $200 and change, you can add cameras for $79 each! It is a great way to monitor your home!</p>
<p>Check it out!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vuezone.com/">http://www.vuezone.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Iphone vs. Android- From Roger W.</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2011/01/06/iphone-vs-andriod-from-roger-w/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<title>Want to Walk on Air- Literally? Get the Nike Air Max Running Sneakers- Sick!</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2010/09/20/want-to-walk-on-air-literally-get-the-nike-air-max-running-sneakers-sick/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the weather was amazing and I wanted to be outside, so I strapped on my ipod, back pack and went. I wound up walking to get a pedicure, going to the bookstore and then stopping off at Sports Authority. My back pack grew increasingly heavy as I hit each destination. At the bookstore, I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2760" href="http://sandraoles.com/2010/09/20/want-to-walk-on-air-literally-get-the-nike-air-max-running-sneakers-sick/borders_bookstore_sign_logo/"></a><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nike-air-max-2010-black-metallic-silver-dark-grey-black~2?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2758" title="$160" src="http://sandraoles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Nike.jpg" alt="$160" width="240" height="240" /></a>Yesterday, the weather was amazing and I wanted to be outside, so I strapped on my ipod, back pack and went. I wound up walking to get a pedicure, going to the bookstore and then stopping off at Sports Authority. My back pack grew increasingly heavy as I hit each destination. At the bookstore, I bought:<a href="http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596805340" target="_self"> Head First, Word Press</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Facebook-Missing-E-Vander-Veer/dp/144938014X" target="_self">Facebook, The Missing Manual</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Search-Engine-Optimization/dp/0789738317" target="_self">The Truth About Search Engine Optimization ,</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Get-1-Google-Easy-Steps/dp/1840783826/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1284994364&amp;sr=8-1" target="_self">Get to #1 on Google</a>,  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Teach-Yourself-CSS-Minutes/dp/0672327457/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1284994428&amp;sr=8-1" target="_self">Sams Teach Yourself CSS</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Pocket-Guide-Christopher-Breen/dp/0321647246/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1284994468&amp;sr=8-1" target="_self">The iPhone Pocket Guide</a>! You cannot imagine how excited I am, and it was nearly impossible for me to contain it as I have been unable to delve into any of them due to my most hectic schedule.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2762" href="http://sandraoles.com/2010/09/20/want-to-walk-on-air-literally-get-the-nike-air-max-running-sneakers-sick/borders_bookstore_sign_logo-3/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2762" title="Borders_Bookstore_Sign_Logo" src="http://sandraoles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Borders_Bookstore_Sign_Logo2-300x180.jpg" alt="Borders_Bookstore_Sign_Logo" width="300" height="180" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-2761" href="http://sandraoles.com/2010/09/20/want-to-walk-on-air-literally-get-the-nike-air-max-running-sneakers-sick/borders_bookstore_sign_logo-2/"></a></p>
<p>After the book store, and a heavy backpack I crossed the parking lot of Sports Authority and have been dreaming about a Badminton set for my big backyard, but they were out and I meandered over to the sneaker section. I began to try on some black sneakers based upon style and found them to be mediocre at best comfort-wise. This big heavy set salesman, Darryl, walks over and says, &#8220;Do me a favor and try these on, and hands me Nike Air Max, although I am skeptical about the appearance of them, as they remind me of pseudo orthopedic shoes, I reluctantly put them on. I was immediately amazed by the comfort, I literally felt like I was walking on air! I then ask the price, he tells me $160, and I am hooked. I HAVE TO HAVE THESE UGLY and COMFORTABLE SNEAKERS!! I could reason the price due to how they made my feet feel. The sales guy mentioned that his knees feel better, his back feels good, and he wears them standing all day and they feel like heaven. Now in my back pack: several books, flip flops (for pedicure), other sneakers, running pants (another impulsive purchase at Sport&#8217;s Authority), pretty heavy.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2759" href="http://sandraoles.com/2010/09/20/want-to-walk-on-air-literally-get-the-nike-air-max-running-sneakers-sick/sensor/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2759" src="http://sandraoles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sensor-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>The sales guy then tells me about this technological <a href="http://www.forrunnersbyrunners.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=278&amp;PartnerID=5" target="_self">chip like product made by Apple for Nike </a>that I can insert into the shoe and log all my running hours, and calories, etc. all for $29.99. Of course, I say, put it in, because I cannot believe the comfort of this shoe, and just know I will be running in these things. I ask to sit down and put on these new sneakers, and have them throw away the box, because I literally have no where to put it, strap on my overstuffed backpack, and run home basic training style and feel like a little warrior! Awesome, indeed. On my way home,  I see a metal rack with a &#8220;FREE&#8221; sign on it in some one&#8217;s yard, get home, and take my truck over to pick up that sucker and put in my garage! All in a day&#8217;s work! What a great Sunday. Productive, peaceful, and beautiful. Whoever says being alone isn&#8217;t fun is insane!</p>
<p>Which now brings me to my next point. I am shocked by people who can&#8217;t be alone and do their own thang. People who waste their free time with other&#8217;s just hanging out and shooting the breeze every spare moment. Is that productive? To me, my free time is precious and I want to further my knowledge and better myself every moment that I can. Learning, doing business, figuring stuff out and reading. I cannot think of  a better way to spend my time, well&#8230; maybe hanging out with someone and having a great brainstorming session, or perhaps if they&#8217;ve got more wisdom and knowledge than I do and can teach me something- now that would be great! Otherwise, sitting around, drinking, doing a lot of nothing, I can do without. I want to drink in all of life I can, learn all I can and treat life like the challenge it is and do all I can while I am 6 feet above ground. I can think of nothing more nightmarish than hanging out with numb people who waste my time.  I don&#8217;t get people who need or want to escape feeling or doing- just means they are unhappy and doing something horribly wrong and need to forget or something. I love challenging people. People who make me think differently switch me the fuck on! I don&#8217;t want to be turned off in anyway shape or form.</p>
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		<title>Want to Pimp Your Ride? Go See My Friend Gil Laguna at Auto Sounds and More, 54 Commerce St. Norwalk, CT!</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2010/07/08/want-to-pimp-your-ride-go-see-my-friend-gil-laguna-at-auto-sounds-and-more-54-commerce-st-norwalk-ct/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the midst of moving, sewing, doing shows and working full time I had the unfortunate experience of my Jeep Grand Cherokee&#8217;s rear passenger window getting stuck open! This was monumentally inconvenient, not to mention unattractive, as I had to tape plastic to cover the opening. I immediately thought of Gil at Auto Sounds and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2372" href="http://sandraoles.com/2010/07/08/want-to-pimp-your-ride-go-see-my-friend-gil-laguna-at-auto-sounds-and-more-54-commerce-st-norwalk-ct/mercedes/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2372" title="mercedes" src="http://sandraoles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mercedes-300x198.jpg" alt="mercedes" width="300" height="198" /></a>In the midst of moving, sewing, doing shows and working full time I had the unfortunate experience of my Jeep Grand Cherokee&#8217;s rear passenger window getting stuck open! This was monumentally inconvenient, not to mention unattractive, as I had to tape plastic to cover the opening. I immediately thought of Gil at Auto Sounds and More who has helped me before in fixing my bosses son&#8217;s car to return it to the leasing department! There is nothing Gil cannot do! I brought my car over this afternoon and watched him as he disassembled my door, taking off the panel and then the plastic coating to reveal the inner workings of my window motor! It was fascinating to watch him work. He knows his way around an electrical system like no other due to his extensive car audio installation work!</p>
<p>I was amazed at how fast he worked and was grateful as he created a temporary gadget to hold the window closed until my part arrives from California! I then asked him what his specialties were and he told me about:</p>
<p>Custom Fabrication (Personalization)- he loves to install electronic devices in cars to create a great driving experience. While I was there he was working on a back up system with lights for a Land Rover so that the driver could be alarmed if they came to close to something while backing up.</p>
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<li>4X4 Accessory Installations- Grill kits, mud flaps, etc. to pimp your ride!</li>
<li>Tire Mounting- Tire Sales</li>
<li>Performance Parts Installations</li>
<li>Custom Car Audio Installations</li>
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<p>He even installs a custom radar system built into your rear view mirror! He also told me the story about how a client brought in a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee recently where there was a electrical problem. The dealership and another shop couldn&#8217;t figure it out! He traced all the wires and found the source of the issue and saved the client&#8217;s car! It was a wire shorting and burning out continuously. Being a woman, I am reluctant to believe any mechanic or man who works on a car because they can take advantage of a woman&#8217;s lack of car knowledge, but let me assure you, he is not one of those! His prices are more than fair!</p>
<p>He also installs home entertainment systems! Gil is honest, hardworking and will do what it takes to fit you in when he can and to let you know exactly what the problem is and what it will take to fix it! He also played some of my favorite music while working and didn&#8217;t mind me watching every move he made! I love to watch people fix things! His shop is spotless and a pleasure to visit!</p>
<p>So if you need something like an electric window motor replaced, a kick a$$ audio system installed or have an idea about something you would love to have in your car, CALL GIL! You will not be dissappointed. This man is multi-talented and a great person! Tell him Sandra Oles sent you!</p>
<p><strong>His web site: </strong><a href="http://www.autosoundnmore.com/"><strong>http://www.autosoundnmore.com/</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>His Phone: 203-956-5809</strong></p>
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		<title>Easy, Breezy, Beautiful&#8230; Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender&#8230; !!!</title>
		<link>http://sandraoles.com/2010/01/14/easy-breezy-beautiful-hamilton-beach-single-serve-blender/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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This gadget kicks a$$! I love it because I am always running sort of  &#8220;late&#8221; in the am.. and put 1/2 recipe of my body factory shake in it and go! The top fits in my jeep cherokee cup holder, and when I am done, I can wash it at work! No mess to come home to, [...]]]></description>
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<p>This gadget kicks a$$! I love it because I am always running sort of  &#8220;late&#8221; in the am.. and put 1/2 recipe of my <a href="http://www.bodyfactory.com/prod-BodyFactory_BodyFuel__As_featured_on_E__Entertainment_-9.aspx" target="_self">body factory </a>shake in it and go! The top fits in my jeep cherokee cup holder, and when I am done, I can wash it at work! No mess to come home to, no blender top in the sink with soap and water waiting to be washed! Something so simple.. makes my life so EASY in the am!!</p>
<p>To buy it for $24.99 go here: <a href="http://bit.ly/blendsimple">http://bit.ly/blendsimple</a></p>
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		<title>iPhone 3Gs VERSUS Blackberry BOLD&#8230; I toiled over this&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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As my 2 year old blackberry Curve screen was addled with an spinning hourglass for 6 hours straight, I was a bit excited at the thought that I could finally reason the Blackberry Bold!  I posted awhile back about how much I loved the BOLD because a friend of mine got one when I lived with them [...]]]></description>
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<p>As my 2 year old blackberry Curve screen was addled with an spinning hourglass for 6 hours straight, I was a bit excited at the thought that I could finally reason the Blackberry Bold!  I posted awhile back about how much I loved the BOLD because a friend of mine got one when I lived with them and I was envious of the speed, larger typing pad,  larger screen and the ability to watch videos, television, etc on it. </p>
<p>Here I was&#8230; finally at the denouement of my Curve and I was at the AT&amp;T store toiling over my decision Blackberry or iPhone, repeatedly, going back and forth, talking with the sales force AND the customers in the store.  Every customer in the store had an iPhone, one other one, was like me, wondering, &#8220;should I stick with what I know and love, or should I venture out?&#8221;  Me and my new mystery friend, a Haitian woman and her husband both stood mesmerized by the iPhone display, side by side.  Both agreeing that we loved our <a href="http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrybold9700/bold_wheretobuy.jsp?CPID=KNC-SEMD_rimggl89100000106310s&amp;HBX_PK=rimggl89100000106310s&amp;" target="_self">blackberries</a>, but were intrigued by the technology and capabilities of the Apple!</p>
<p>A customer walked over and pulled out his iPhone and said, &#8220;No matter where I am, I can find a Starbucks with this application!&#8221; He demonstrated by simply touching his screen how he would find his favorite coffee shop where ever he may be.  He then went on to describe that there were 100,000 applications created for the unit and that I would be crazy not to get it!  Another man at the register was buying accessories for his iPhone shouted over to me, as I asked about the battery life&#8230; (exuberantly) &#8220;It will last all day!&#8221;  These customers were so enthusiastic and felt free enough to chime in due to their satisfaction.</p>
<p>The sales person then asked me, &#8220;What will you use it for, email, texting OR Internet?&#8221;  I replied, &#8220;All three.&#8221;  The salesman had a blacberry to check his emails all day and his iPhone to surf the internet. He had two because the company paid for it.  I was envious as I wanted both&#8230; I walked over to the iPhone display and the other woman, who was confused as well, walked over and I said to her, &#8220;I am doing it!&#8221; We high-fived simultaneously, and she said, &#8220;then I will too!&#8221; We both laughed.</p>
<p>I am at the register setting up the phone with my emails, contacts, and getting a quick lesson when I ask aloud, &#8220;What is the speaker like?&#8221; The salesman across the store shouts, &#8220;not as good as the blackberry!&#8221;, and then the woman throws me the hairy eyeball of confusion, and I throw it back!  I then ask, &#8220;how is the battery life again?&#8221;  My salesgirl says, you will need to buy a car charger because you are using a big screen and it can run out of juice fast&#8230;., and a screen protector, and an AppleCare Plan.. Again, the other woman customer, at another register, with another salesperson shoots over a killer glance at me as if to say, &#8220;Are we making the right decision?&#8221;  We kept laughing and smiling because both of us were going through the same concerns over and over in our minds, having just come off  the Crackberry!</p>
<p>The salesgirl told me the iPhone is much easier to use than the Blackberry due to the touch screen.  As I was packing up my bag with my wallet and putting away the boxes, cords, accessories, my iPhone rang! I didn&#8217;t know how to answer it! I selected the &#8220;motorcycle&#8221; sound ring.. which is hilarious!  I figured it out, and felt a little concerned as I drove home, with a half charged phone I didn&#8217;t know how to use&#8230;I was uneasy&#8230;</p>
<p>I then played around with it at home and have noticed that it really does work much better for me on so many levels, due to my blogging and Internet activity.  I am still getting used to the delayed emails which I must manually retrieve, but my texts come in instantaneously, and I have so many more ways to use this handheld device than I could have ever imagined!  I can record video and put it up on YOUTUBE, I can leave myself voice memos, important for us creative types who&#8217;s life consists of brainstorm after brainstorm! It has increased memory to store all the pics, videos, web pages, applications, etc.  I can&#8217;t wait to explore the <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone/?cid=AOS-US-KW-COM-iPhone" target="_self">Application</a> World! I hear it is mind-blowing! Oh, and the texting is not so bad, you can do it one handed, and tip the phone sideways for larger buttons!</p>
<p>Farewell to the Crackberry, and hello to having an electrical outlet forever available to me to use my new handheld COMPUTER.. ah.. hem.. I mean iPhone!</p>
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		<title>Want to know how your Blog, Website, or Facebook adds up against others? Hub Spot gives you great information! Check it out&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1226" src="http://sandraoles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/hub-spot.gif" alt="" width="197" height="90" />Hub Spot is a web site chock full of IMPORTANT, USEFUL, HELPFUL, and CREATIVE Information for those internet afficiandos.  It is for anyone who spends time and creates on the net.  If you had all the time in the world, I don&#8217;t think you could scour the entire site and devour all the little genius bits of information.  Hub Spot provides Marketing Advice for small, medium and large companies as well as web design strategies and tons and tons more information for techies like myself&#8230; well, I am on the way to becoming a full fledged geek and wish sometimes I could dedicate 40 hours a week to learning about all things NET.</p>
<p>When I was in college, there was no such thing as classes in SEO, Internet Marketing, Digital Careers, etc.  I would love to take some classes, if only I had the precious time&#8230; This site is AWE INSPIRING and super HELPFUL! Check it out. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.hubspot.com">www.hubspot.com</a></p>
<p>Check out the grader web sites below to plug in your creation and see how it ranks and what you can do to improve its performance!</p>
<p><a href="http://websitegrader.com/">http://websitegrader.com/</a></p>
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		<title>want a great stain remover?- i found out the hard way, but TECH Stain Remover is GREAT!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday while at work, I was refilling an ink address stamp and discovered that maybe I was putting the ink in the wrong holes. I resealed the stamp with the cover and tried to use it only to have it leak and drip and create a huge mess on my hands and on my desk!  [...]]]></description>
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<p>Yesterday while at work, I was refilling an ink address stamp and discovered that maybe I was putting the ink in the wrong holes. I resealed the stamp with the cover and tried to use it only to have it leak and drip and create a huge mess on my hands and on my desk!  Panic stricken, I ran to my bosses&#8217; bathroom and tried to rinse the jet black ink off in his very white and clean porcelain sink!  I then noticed that the ink was sticking to areas of his sink and tried to use regular soap,water and a paper towel to clean it.  It wasn&#8217;t working&#8230; I went downstairs to his cleaning product cabinets and found Tech Stain Remover and brought it up stairs to try on these hideous black stains.  It worked! So fast and effortlessly.  I then began to relax.  I thought I ruined my bosses&#8217; sink! I had to share this great product as a result.</p>
<p>Buy it here: <a href="http://bit.ly/wVpOu">http://bit.ly/wVpOu</a></p>
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		<title>this VIDEO CAM KICKS A$$!!! for only $249, the ZOOM Q3, they thought of EVERYTHING..</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Oles</dc:creator>
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Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder
Sound makes the movie
Anyone who&#38;apos;s ever experienced a film with great audio knows how vital sound is to the movie. The Q3 Handy Video Recorder brings our renowned audio technology to the camcorder, making it the best sounding video camcorder you&#38;apos;ve ever heard.
 
Brilliant Stereo Recording&#8230;Now on your videos
The Q3 uses the [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><font color="#810081"><strong>Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder</strong></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Sound makes the movie</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Anyone who&amp;apos;s ever experienced a film with great audio knows how vital sound is to the movie. The Q3 Handy Video Recorder brings our renowned audio technology to the camcorder, making it the best sounding video camcorder you&amp;apos;ve ever heard.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Brilliant Stereo Recording&#8230;Now on your videos</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3 uses the same microphone capsules as our industry-leading H4n Handy Recorder and is perfect for recording anything where great audio and video are a must. From live musical performances and rehearsals, interviews, conferences to video podcasts, journalism, education, recitals, weddings or sports, the Q3&amp;apos;s pristine audio quality takes your videos to another level.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Designed with everything you need to make your movies right out of the box, the Q3 includes HandyShare software for editing, and a 2GB SD card for up to 1 hour of video recording time. And the Q3 will also accept up to 32GB SDHC cards for a staggering 16 hours of moviemaking!</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Cutting room and distribution included&#8230;</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">When your shoot is complete, the Q3&amp;apos;s cleverly designed USB cable lets you upload your movies to your computer. Then use HandyShare to edit and share them on your favorite websites including YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. Or, plug in the included TV cable and watch your videos on television.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Q3 TV</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">With its high-quality, MPEG-4 SP video format at 30 frames per second, the Q3 renders crystal-clear video at 640 x 480 resolution. And the Q3&amp;apos;s large, 2.4&#8243; LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 makes viewing easy on the go. Its display also includes audio meters so you can quickly set and monitor your levels as you shoot.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>True Stereo Sound</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3 has two condenser mics on-board, engineered in the same X/Y pattern that gives recording pros the best stereo recording possible. Arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis, this design ensures that the mics are always an equal distance from the sound source for perfect localization without phase shifting. The result is a great sounding recording with natural depth and highly accurate stereo imaging every time&#8230; all at the touch of a button.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Q3 X-Y mic &#8211; Get Closer to the Action</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3&amp;apos;s X/Y microphones are directional, so you can &#8220;focus&#8221; the mics on your sound source like an &#8220;audio zoom&#8221; function. Use the onboard audio meters to set the gain to Low, High or Auto so you can record in very loud or very soft environments. Or use the Q3&amp;apos;s Auto Record Level function to automatically set the appropriate recording levels for the situation! Shoot your video with the confidence that the Q3 is capturing great audio at the absolute best level possible.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Sound Matters on YouTube</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">With the Q3, all your videos will sound like they were recorded in a professional studio. Ideal for shooting any kind of musical performance from jazz to classical to metal, solo to orchestral, the Q3 will make it fun and easy to shoot your music videos anywhere, anytime.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3 also makes it easy to share your videos with your friends on YouTube. Simply plug the Q3 into your computer, launch the onboard HandyShare software and select the videos you want to put on the web. And if your vision needs a few edits, you can use HandyShare to cut your movie before you share it with the world.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>HandyShare Edit &#8211; Reduce the Learning Curve</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">To play music better, seeing your performance can be almost as important as hearing yourself. With the Q3, you get both capabilities. Music educators and students alike will find a plethora of applications for the Q3 from the classroom to the practice room. Ideal for recording auditions or making video lessons available to students, the Q3&amp;apos;s amazing stereo recording will capture every nuance while the video rolls.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Dress Up Your Videography</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3 makes an excellent accessory for anyone who does videography as a full-time occupation or as a hobby. Imagine being able to use the Q3 for individualized video shoots of the bride and groom before a wedding. Or give a Q3 to everyone in the wedding party for personalized video clips. Capture the wedding music with ease. The possibilities are truly endless. And with pristine, focused audio, you&amp;apos;ll never miss a moment, even in a noisy environment.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Make Your Own Sports Center</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Have great seats? Every crack of the bat, swing of the club or bone-crunching tackle can be captured with amazing clarity&#8230; especially when you&amp;apos;re close to the action. Capture the sights and sounds of the game from the little leagues to the big leagues.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Go Blogging Heads</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">It&amp;apos;s never been more important for journalists and bloggers to be versatile in the field. Shoot &#8220;on the scene&#8221; video, edit and upload with ease, all with broadcast-ready audio. And because the Q3 has a standard tripod mount, you can put it just about anywhere for the perfect shot in any environment.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">The Q3 puts a little bit of video and a whole lot of audio together in one quick and easy to use camcorder that lets you produce great movies on the go!</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Features:</strong></span></p>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Built-in stereo condenser microphones with X/Y configuration for true stereo imaging</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Get up to 1 hour of video with bundled 2GB SD card</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Accepts up to a 32GB SDHC card for 16 hours of recording time</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Large 2.4&#8243; LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 240</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Video resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 frames/sec</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Video Format: MPEG-4 SP</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">NTSC / PAL TV output</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Optics Lens Type: Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Audio formats with video include 44.1/48kHz 16/24-bit Linear PCM WAV or MP3 up to 320kbps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Audio only formats include 96kHz 16/24-bit Linear PCM WAV</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Auto Record Level automatically adjusts audio levels during recordings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Uses two standard AA batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">USB 2.0 with built-in cable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Windows and Mac OS compatible</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Built-in speaker and tripod mount</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #0b333c; font-family: Verdana;">Includes on-board editing software, YouTube uploader software, Apple Quicktime, TV cable, softcase, windscreen, 2GB SD card, two AA Batteries</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #810081;"><span style="color: #000000;">Get it here for $249! Sam Ash&#8230; </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">  </span><a href="http://bit.ly/lUCC5">http://bit.ly/lUCC5</a></span></p>
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