tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900188289722250032024-03-18T03:43:47.194-07:00Experts123Frank Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254107246318944904noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-30608657562417458202014-08-19T14:40:00.003-07:002014-08-19T14:43:03.929-07:00August 2014 - Experts123 Community Update<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.1599999964237213px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bolder; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Major changes happening - Full Details here - <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Write/vXbwT6hmp3U">http://www.experts123.com/Write/vXbwT6hmp3U</a></b><br />
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<b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bolder; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Major features just launched in August:</b></div>
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Frank Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254107246318944904noreply@blogger.com188tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-15028065399801389332014-04-22T16:09:00.002-07:002014-08-19T14:41:31.640-07:00Experts123 Recent and Upcoming Site Changes<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Hi Experts123 Community!</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">We hope you are having a great week and having fun sharing your expertise and making the world a better place.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">- Improved Questions page layout</span><br />
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<b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Coming in <b>August 2014</b></span></b><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">- Working on additions to the Expertise points system where you can show off your expertise even more with Article and Question Answering Expertise</span><br />
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<b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Keep sending us your ideas. We love all the input and are working hard on making this an amazing engaging experience for you to share, learn, and earn.</b></span></b><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">It was a great year and we made some key improvements to the core platform over 2013 including:</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">-Enhanced Nominations</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">-More robust Topics</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">-Expertise Points (more enhancements coming soon!) - Now you can contribute and demonstrate your expertise in specific topics.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">In 2014 we plan to change the contributor program to make it better for all the wonderful contributors making a difference everyday. Contributors at certain levels will also be able to offer additional services. Initially the Writers Desk and Article creation will become much more simple in January as we improve those programs and features.</span></span><br />
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We are happy today to release new functionality to vote on content on the site. Okay, sure its not completely revolutionary to everyone but its moving us all in the right direction. We wanted to make the community control pretty much everything throughout the site. Part of making that happen was allowing have feedback to everyone involved when content is good and when it needs improvement. So in true democratic fashion we changed the functionality to provide up and down votes for all pieces of content on the site.</div>
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So if an article, question, answer is well written and useful then ... Vote it up.</div>
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If its poorly written and/or not useful then let everyone know and Vote it down. </div>
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Content that is voted up more gets more exposure and content that is voted down gets less exposure. The community pretty much controls how the knowledge network distributes the content.</div>
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Frank Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254107246318944904noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-60157626371477870652013-06-12T08:15:00.000-07:002013-06-12T08:21:05.340-07:00Experts123 - Happy June 2013 Update<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
This has been a really crazy year so far for us at Experts123. We had a lot of initiatives planned and now we are making some traction and pushing out new features that will help you manage knowledge better. We now have released the functionality to favorite content on the site so that it shows up in your profile. Now you can go to your profile and always come back to your favorite articles and questions.</div>
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For me personally at the end of 2012 my Grandmother passed away. She was the last of my grandparents and she lived a wonderfully full life. Still it was hard to let her go. What I've found in life though and I'm still learning is that in order to move ahead and grow oftentimes you have to let things go.</div>
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What does all this have to do with Experts123. Well, Experts123 is a life journey and a passion for all of us really involved with it. Its about creating a collaborative knowledge community that makes the world better. Its about empowering people with knowledge sharing tools and making it easier to just get things done.</div>
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We realized that we needed to give things up that were not working for users and the site. That's why today we updated the interface and removed features like Polls and the Experts Search.</div>
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The reality is we rushed these features out to meet different needs and they were not operating effectively and providing real value. You will see a new Experts and Expertise Search coming soon. </div>
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At Experts123 we believe that "helping others helps change the world for the better" Let us know how we can improve.</div>
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Frank and the Experts123 Team.</div>
Frank Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254107246318944904noreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-69930846957701565422013-01-02T19:44:00.000-08:002013-01-02T20:39:18.508-08:00Happy 2013!Experts123 wants to wish all our constituents a Happy New Year. All of our dedicated contributors and users are what makes the site come together without you we really have nothing. Thank you for everything. 2012 we made a lot of behind the scenes progress but we have a lot further to go to make the site better and better for everyone involved. <br />
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We wanted to share a special thanks to the top contributor this year, Tom Wagner. Tom has written some great articles that the community really has benefited from.<br />
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Thanks again to everyone. Looking forward to a wonderful 2013 filled with hope and growth in helping others. It's time to move beyond 2012 and move ahead!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10266071971020522469noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-8266086960982332222012-10-02T09:09:00.001-07:002012-10-02T09:09:13.386-07:00Rank our experts with vouches<br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Among the changes made to the website recently, you may have noticed a new little button to the side of users' names, or under the heading of their articles. This is our new vouch feature.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When
you vouch for a user’s expertise, you’re helping people sort through
who’s really providing valuable information. You can vouch for friends,
family members, or just users that you think are doing a really great
job.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You’re
not just vouching for a person, you’re vouching for their knowledge in
that particular expertise- so don’t worry if your brother claimed a
cooking expertise, you can vouch just for the expertise you want to
support him in.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You’ll
find the vouch feature all over the site, the speech button with the
‘V+’ will vouch, and a user’s vouch count will appear just beneath it. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We
think that these new features can help us as we move toward a
user-powered site. Allowing readers to decide the quality of the
information they are reading, or the credibility of an expert helps us
all in finding the best information possible.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You’ll
see that where Top Experts are listed in a specific category, they are
ranked by the number of vouches they have received and then by the
number of likes they have received on their articles. This allows you to
find more information on each topic from the best of the best without
sorting through the articles blindly. </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-5579919714966393102012-09-25T12:30:00.000-07:002012-09-25T12:30:41.339-07:00Nominations on experts123<span id="internal-source-marker_0.12059013813340558" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introducing the newest feature of the experts123 site, nominations.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In
our efforts to recruit the best experts to the site, and create
opportunities for the best social experience, we have launched a
nomination feature. This feature doesn’t just allow you to invite other
people to the site, it allows you to invite users to be experts in
specific topics. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You
can nominate experts by just entering their name, email address, and
topic of expertise. They will then receive an email from us with an
invitation to join the site, who nominated them, and what they have been
nominated for. You can also nominate current users to add to their
topics of expertise. You’ll find more details about this feature on the</span><a href="http://www.experts123.com/nominate"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">nominate</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> page of the site, and you’ll find forms for this option on question pages as well.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Why
is this important? Because part of our mission is to bring you the best
information possible and we can’t do this alone. As we work to improve
the site, we need the help of users like you to bring even better and more
qualified experts to the site. We know it can be hard to find the
information you need, and why should you trust it to whatever you find
on a search engine? So your participation can help us help you put
together the best information possible on just about anything.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We
will be continuing to add to, and improve the site in the next few
months, and are looking for your feedback. Do you have a question? Did
you notice something a little funny about one of the new features? Let
us know! You can email us anytime at </span><a href="mailto:customerservice@experts123.com"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">customerservice@experts123.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">,
or tweet at us, at @experts123, or even drop us a line on Facebook. We
promise you’ll hear back from us, and most likely also make a new
friend.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks, and we hope to hear from you!</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-83289512163358162692012-09-13T10:18:00.003-07:002012-09-13T10:18:19.974-07:00Follow Your Interests, Claim Your Expertise<span id="internal-source-marker_0.4568704710304682" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You
may have noticed a few changes to the Experts123 website recently, and
we’ve been happy to receive some feedback. One small change we’ve made
to users profiles is the appearance of ‘Interests’ listed just below a
user’s Expertise.</span><br />
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users have always had the opportunity to follow their interests, and if
you don’t already, you should start. On each individual topic page, in
the upper right hand corner, you will find a green button labeled
‘Follow Topic.’ You can follow as many topics as you want and the top
articles in each topic will appear in the ‘Following’ tab on your user
profile.</span><br />
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is a great way to keep track of the newest articles in the topics you
are most interested in without searching keywords each time you log in. </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-20618075663436269822012-09-06T15:26:00.002-07:002012-09-06T15:26:14.103-07:00Welcome...<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Welcome to the new and improved Experts123 Blog.</span><br />
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know, this blog isn’t new at all actually, and many of you have been
here before, but today marks a change in theme and topic. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br />
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this space has been reserved for articles and pieces written by the
Experts123 team that didn’t make it to the Experts site. We are now
shifting the focus of this blog to keeping users up to date with the
developments and changes being made to the site.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br />
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the Experts123 site continues to evolve, we realize that it is
important to keep users up to date with what changes are being made and
why we are making them. We want users to have a better understanding of
our mission and what we are trying to accomplish. We are currently
testing new features for the site that will be released in the coming
weeks, so keep your eyes peeled, and don’t forget to provide us with
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Pinterest is the hottest social network right now, and here at Experts123 we can't get enough of it. Whether you like it or not, it seems that Pinterest is here to stay and with all of the options to monetize Pinterest for brands and consumer products.</div>
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Our contributors are also jumping on the Pinterest train with many great articles on how to use the site to its utmost potential. For the Pinterest fledgling, read <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Jump-on-the-Bandwagon-Pinterest-is-the-Number-3-Most-Popular-Social-Network.html" target="_blank">Jump on the Pinterest Bandwagon</a> and <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-To-Get-Started-on-Pinterest.html" target="_blank">How to Get Started on Pinterest</a>. For the more experienced Pinterest user, try <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Promote-Your-Blog-With-Pinterest.html" target="_blank">Promote Your Blog with Pinterest</a> and <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Be-a-Power-Pinner.html" target="_blank">How to Be a Power Pinner</a>.</div>
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Recently <a href="http://tracksocial.com/analytics-socialmedia-zones-type=zone&zone_id=24&key=e_audiencegrowthrate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Track Social</a> put out a report listing Instagram, MyYearbook, del.icio.us, and <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Jump-on-the-Bandwagon-Pinterest-is-the-Number-3-Most-Popular-Social-Network.html" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> as the fastest growing social networks in terms of audience size. This may be able to predict the "next big thing" in terms of social online interactions and communities. <br />
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The key behind a lot of these up-and-coming social networks is that they are leveraging their brand names and services through huge social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Smaller platforms like Instagram (potentially <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Instagram-Is-it-the-best-platform-for-sharing-photos.html" target="_blank">the best platform for sharing photos</a>) and Pinterest make it incredibly easy to share through these larger social networks, which attract non members to sign up for their services.</div>
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Most of these top growing social networks have similar characteristics: (1) photo-sharing, (2) broadcasting through large social networks (Facebook and Twitter), and (3) there is something uniquely perfect about each of these networks.</div>
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MyYearbook is so unique because it is a dating site that stands behind the saying "friends first." Instagram has perfected the art of the photo filter that other "hipster" apps have yet to perfect (however, there are still <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Top-Three-Instagram-Alternatives.html" target="_blank">top Instagram alternatives</a>). Pinterest is unique because it allows you to "pin" photos that also create links and branding opportunities (plus it's incredibly fun - learn <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-To-Get-Started-on-Pinterest.html" target="_blank">how to get started on Pinterest</a>).</div>
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It's warming up and the sun is finally coming out of hibernation. April showers will lead to May flowers and summer will be underway (unless you live in coastal cities where you have to push through June gloom). With the current state of the economy, summer vacations are less possible for a lot of people, but there are ways to cut corners and still have that little summer vacation to get out of town and beat the heat.</div>
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<strong>Viva Las Vegas</strong><br />
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Las Vegas used to be known for gambling, clubbing, and sinful behavior, but it really has cleaned up its image recently to make it more family friendly. There are plenty <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Popular-Things-to-Do-in-Las-Vegas.html" target="_blank">popular things to do in Las Vegas</a>, including amusement parks, zoos, shopping malls, and shows to see that even makes Vegas the perfect family destination. Before you go, make sure to check out the <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/10-Things-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Traveling-to-Las-Vegas.html" target="_blank">10 things you need to know before traveling to Las Vegas</a>.<br />
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<strong>Experience the Great Outdoors</strong><br />
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Camping is a great alternative to visiting a different city and staying in a hotel because it's a lot less expensive. California has a great array of national parks including Yosemite and Redwood National Park. You can see Yosemite's highlights in three days (<a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-See-Yosemites-Highlights-in-Only-3-Days.html" target="_blank">part 1</a>, <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-See-Yosemites-Highlights-in-Only-3-Days-Part-II.html" target="_blank">part 2</a>, <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-See-Yosemites-Highlights-in-Only-3-Days-Part-III.html" target="_blank">part 3</a>) or even try your hand at <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Tent-Camping-Outside-Yosemite.html" target="_blank">tent camping outside of Yosemite</a>. Another great destination (which our expert deems "California's unappreciated treasure") is <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Redwood-National-Park-Californias-Underappreciated-Treasure.html" target="_blank">Redwood National Park</a> which is neither hot nor dry and a fantastic place to witness some wilderness firsthand.<br />
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<strong>Singletons, Try Your Hand at Jamaica, Man.</strong><br />
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If you're a single pleasure-seeker, try going to Jamaica. From the nature to the indulgent activities to the salty water of the Caribbean, Jamaica is a great retreat from everyday life. We recap <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/where-to-stay-in-jamaica-if-youre-single.html" target="_blank">where to stay in Jamaica if you're single</a> (don't get us wrong, you can still visit if you're attached).<br />
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<strong>Other Great Spots to Hit Up this Summer</strong><br />
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You don't have to limit yourselves to the spots that we feature, but if you are going there, we have a lot of great content that can help you make your vacation the best it can be. Miami Beach is another hot spot (<a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/10-Things-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Traveling-to-Miami-Beach.html" target="_blank">10 things you need to know before traveling to Miami Beach</a>) with beautiful people, hot sandy beaches, and delicious food. It also hosts a great nightlife and music scene.<br />
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If the Canadian Rockies are more your style, you can always visit Banff, Canada where popular activities include hiking, skiing, and sightseeing. For more details read <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Popular-Things-to-Do-in-Banff-Canada.html" target="_blank">popular things to do in Banff, Canada</a>.<br />
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<strong>Green Beer</strong><br />
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Green beer will be sold at each single bar this year on Saint Patrick's Day. Lots of places use organic dye to drip into beer bottles, or fill up pints with green frothy beers. To get the greenest beer possible , it is suggested to drink a lighter beer as the green will show through more. But if you're looking for that real Irish beer, look no farther than a tall pint of Guinness. The green will barely color the beer, but it will turn the froth green.<br />
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<strong>Irish Car Bomb</strong><br />
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This drink is threatening as it calls for your mates to stand around you in a circle and yell "Chug! Chug! Chug!" Take 3/4 of a pint of room temperature Guinness, and a shot of 1/2 Bailey's Irish Creme and 1/2 Jameson Irish Whiskey. Drop your shot into your 3/4 pint of Guinness and drink it as quickly as possible (otherwise it will curdle).<br />
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<strong>Emerald Isle Martini</strong><br />
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An important part of Saint Patrick's Day cocktails is transforming everyday cocktails into glowing green cocktails. The Emerald Isle Martini takes a basic martini, but instead of adding vermouth and olives, you add creme de menthe which should give a fresh flavor and turn your cocktail green. Rather than a tart, salty drink, you'll now be drinking a smooth, minty drink that is also green!<br />
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<strong>Irish Cactus</strong><br />
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Are you an ardent tequila drinker, dreading Saint Patrick's Day because tequila is a long way from anything Irish? Never fear , the Irish Cactus is here! The Irish Cactus mixes tequila with a smooth Irish cream liqueur to make a delightful after dinner sipper.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-59209828846400774082012-03-07T12:16:00.000-08:002012-03-07T12:16:09.013-08:00Connect with Us Through Social Media<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://paulshomecomputingblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/j0438332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://paulshomecomputingblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/j0438332.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Experts123 is really working hard to create an online community, a network <em>so to say</em>. We're excited to expand our brand to multiple social networking sites to keep you connected and hopefully spread the information that you're looking for. While we love connecting with members of our Experts123 community, we also feel like we have a knack for keeping our finger on the pop culture and news pulse! Find out the multiple ways to connect with us through the different social networking communities:</div><br />
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<b>Is it because people think <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?is-tebow-the-next-elway-517209138" target="_blank">Tim Tebow is the next John Elway</a>?</b> Bronco fans and sports commentators agree that Denver hasn't had such an exciting quarterback since the likes of John Elway, and the Broncos haven't made much traction in terms of victories since Elway lead the team to a Super Bowl win in 1999. The <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?tebow-sparks-broncos-in-dramatic-playoff-win-517242864" target="_blank">Broncos win over the Pittsburgh Steelers</a> has really turned heads.<br />
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</tbody></table><b>Is it his righteous "Tebowing" move?</b> Forget planking or owling, Tebowing is the new move where he goes down on one knee, rests his forehead on his fist, and prays. <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?%E2%80%98tebowing%E2%80%99-gone-too-far-517191531" target="_blank">Has 'Tebowing' gone too far?</a><br />
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<b>Was it his <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?517242841" target="_blank">homage to his favorite Bible verse during the Steelers win</a>?</b> Tim Tebow's favorite Bible verse is John 3:16, and Tim Tebow happened to throw a total of 316 yards during the first round of the play-offs.<br />
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It does make you wonder if Tim Tebow can take the Broncos all the way to a Super Bowl victory. Considering his record for pulling out a win in overtime, and his connection with the masses, Tim Tebow is one of the most interesting sports stories of 2011-2012. Catch the second round play-offs this weekend (the Broncos play on Saturday against the Saints).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-4613883393601466182011-12-14T15:06:00.000-08:002011-12-14T15:06:11.433-08:00Top 10 Most Wanted Christmas Presents of 2011Deck the halls! Christmas is just around the corner. If you are running a little bit late with your Christmas shopping, these will definitely wow whoever you are shopping for. If you've already made your list and checked it twice, you should cross reference this list of gifts that will surely be on your loved-one's list.<br />
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The only thing that would be more popular than the original iPad last year, would be the iPad 2 this year. With a slimmer design, curved edges, and weighing in at a dainty 1.3 pounds. It is the best tablet out there, no comparison.<br />
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The Kindle is still the best e-Reader out there, and is completely compatible with the Android App store which offers huge variety of useful apps. It is extremely functional at a price that is less than half of the iPad 2, and it is extremely user-friendly. Enjoy incredibly fast web browing with Amazon Silk and free cloud storage for Amazon content.<br />
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What's not to love about everyone's favorite app turned into merchandise? From kids to adults, Angry Birds merchandise will surely be a hit. There are pillows, clothing, phone cases, and plush toys. Although the toys seem like a gag gift, their cultural relevance will surely be the talk of your kids' next play date, or your next dinner party.<br />
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Who says paper books have become obsolete? For your cultured friend who loves to collect books on their shelves, buying them the cloth bound Penguin classic novels is a perfect idea. The books are hardcover, but each come with a vintage cloth design encompassing authors from Jane Austen and Emily Bronte, to Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. If your loved-one is a reader, these books will undoubtedly make them smile, and it will add a vintage pop to their bookshelf. We recommend buying two or three so that they know it's a set.<br />
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They say "waking up has never been easier" with a SleepTracker watch. Although the device itself is a bit awkward and bulky, it monitors your sleep and will wake you up at the best time so that you feel the most rested and productive. There is the SleepTracker, the SleepTracker Pro, and the SleepTracker Elite (which comes complete with a snooze button in case you need a few more z's). It's also water resistant and works as a standard watch.<br />
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For Android lovers, the Motorola Droid RAZR is the sleekest, thinnest on the market. The screen is still large, but it has a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4G LTE speed, Gingerbread software, and an 8MP camera all packed into a 0.28 inch thick smartphone. Motorola also guarantees that it won't snap in half because it is made of Kevlar and Gorilla Glass.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://download.gamezone.com/uploads/image/data/873135/modern-warfare-3-cover2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://download.gamezone.com/uploads/image/data/873135/modern-warfare-3-cover2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 ($38 for PlayStation 3)</strong><br />
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The ultimate video game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (COD) is on every video game enthusiast's wishlist (if they don't already own 4 copies themselves). Call of Duty actually beat James Cameron's Avatar in the race to earn $1 billion. Avatar took a whole 17 days to reach $1 billion, whereas Call of Duty did it in 16 days.<br />
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Parents rejoice! The LeapPad Explorer Tablet has a built-in camera, video recorder, and more than 100 games and activities for kids to learn by playing. If you're looking to buy this for your kids, you better buy it quickly because it is flying off the shelves. Why wouldn't it? There are skill levels that automatically adjust to the learning curve of each child.<br />
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Before it goes back into the Disney vault, you should probably consider scooping up the Lion King 3D edition, even if you don't have a 3D television yet. The Lion King is one of the most popular movies in the Disney franchise. This 4-Disc edition includes the digitally restored picture, high definition sound, and bonus features.<br />
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Apple TV is an easy way for you to stream movies and shows from iTunes, as well as content from your Netflix, YouTube, Flikr, etc. accounts. It runs on very low power in a sleek 4 inch square and connects with your PC or Mac. You can also control it from you iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or your 7 button Apple remote.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-60453934739338558752011-12-01T13:54:00.000-08:002011-12-01T13:57:11.878-08:00Deck the Halls with Energy Efficient Lighting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/l/k/kr/kris69/1327969_79334845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/l/k/kr/kris69/1327969_79334845.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>With our heaters cranking, hot plates heating, crock pots bubbling, ovens warming, and televisions blasting, it's no wonder that America's electric bills are highest around the holidays. We don't even take into account the multiple lights in multiple rooms that we leave on despite the necessity due to the big groups of family and friends we host for our holiday parties.<br />
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Christmas presents already cause most people to max out their credit card bills, so why waste money on extra electricity when you don't need to? We have some tips to lower your electric bills with <span id="goog_1561233383"></span>energy conscious lighting<span id="goog_1561233384"></span> strategies that won't take away from the effect of your home.<br />
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<b>Replace your Indoor Lightbulbs</b><br />
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With so many lights on indoors, you should replace all of your old lightbulbs with LED or CFL energy efficient lightbulbs. Not only do these lightbulbs last longer, but they take up less energy than your standard lightbulb which means a lower electricity bill. (Plus the lighting is more flattering for those family photos.)<br />
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<b>Use Energy-Conscious Practices when Decorating the Home</b><br />
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When hanging the lights outside, there are tactics to make sure that you save energy. Use a timer, minimize the quantity of light strings you use, and use energy efficient light strings. Check out our video on <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?energy-conscious-holiday-lighting-517161238" target="_blank">energy conscious holiday lighting</a> for more details on how to save money this holiday season.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-1929694465347103652011-11-16T12:36:00.000-08:002011-11-16T12:36:31.363-08:00Easy Holiday Exercise Plans to Help You Stay TrimThe tree isn't the only thing worth trimming this holiday season. With Thanksgiving around the corner, and Christmas about a month and a half away, we have our eyes set on delicious desserts, creamy side dishes, and lots and lots of food.<br />
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While you may be eating twice the amount of calories that you normally would, there is no reason for you to skimp on your exercise regime. In fact, it is more of a reason to make sure that you get some exercise so that Grandma's stick-to-your-ribs casserole, doesn't literally stick to your ribs. Here are some simple tips to help you stay active throughout the holiday season.<br />
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<b>Wake Up Early</b><br />
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Try waking up before everyone else. This may seem like a no-brainer, but if you wake up an hour before the majority of your holiday guests wake up, you will be able to get in a nice 45-minute jog around the neighborhood and still have time to take a quick shower without missing out on anything. Figure out <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Exercise-Without-Visiting-the-Gym.html" target="_blank">how to exercise without visiting the gym</a> in order to make this work best for your lifestyle.<br />
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<b>Help in the Kitchen</b><br />
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It's amazing how many calories you actually burn in the kitchen. Baking alone, can burn up to 200 calories per hour, and usually when you're cooking, you're less likely to eat more at the table because you're taking little tastes here and there in the kitchen. Have you ever been in the kitchen during holiday preparations? They don't lie when they say that blood, sweat, and tears went into preparing this meal. Try to keep it healthy by incorporating <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Health-Benefits-of-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids.html" target="_blank">omega-3 fatty acids</a> into your meal.<br />
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<b>Volunteer to Play with the Kids</b><br />
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If you're someone who's good with kids, volunteer to play with them. Kids are by nature active, hyper, and are constantly moving. Surrounding yourself with active people, much less children who require your attention and keep your heart rate up, will make sure that you're burning those extra calories. Figure out some <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Fun-Activities-that-Promote-Physical-Fitness.html" target="_blank">fun activities that promote physical fitness</a>.<br />
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<b>Encourage the Family to Partake in Activities</b><br />
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Flag football? Family walks? A quick game of hide-and-seek? Encourage your family to avoid the after-dinner naps and to get out and do something active. Even a <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Fitness-Benefits-of-Walking.html" target="_blank">20 minute walk after a big meal</a> can make the heavy food less likely to go straight to your thighs, stomach, or wherever else you are prone to gaining weight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-41044281198463788142011-11-02T14:30:00.000-07:002011-11-02T14:30:19.612-07:00Beat Cabin Fever this Winter by Redecorating Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/b/ba/ba1969/1337969_decor_icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/b/ba/ba1969/1337969_decor_icon.jpg" /></a></div>Winter is around the corner. Thanksgiving is in a few weeks, and then after that the winter holidays and New Years Eve is just around the corner. However, with the cold weather, we will find ourselves indoors more often, which means that we need spaces that we want to be in.<br />
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Experts123 offers a lot of fantastic <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Interior-Design">interior design articles</a> that give you insight around <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Decorate-Your-Home-for-Less.html">re-decorating your home on a budget</a>, in specific themes, or even for <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Re-Decorate-Your-Home-for-the-Holidays.html">specific holidays</a>.<br />
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<strong>Space-Conscious Designs</strong><br />
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Whether you are struggling <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Make-Large-Rooms-Intimate.html">making a large room look intimate</a> or <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Make-a-Small-Room-Look-Big.html">making a small room look bigger</a>, our interior design experts can give you insight how to decorate your room with the room size in mind. Did you know that in large rooms if you group your furniture together, the room will seem more intimate? In small rooms, if you use lighter colors the room will seem bigger. The tips are endless, and will really help you achieve the effect you are looking for.<br />
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<strong>Chic Storage</strong><br />
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When it comes to storage, it's always about style and affordability. Whether or not you are looking to organize your <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Inexpensive-Kitchen-Organizers.html">kitchen</a>, your <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Inexpensive-Living-Room-Storage-Ideas.html">living room</a>, or your <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Inexpensive-Bedroom-Storage-Ideas.html">bedroom</a>, we have a lot of great ideas to stash the clutter while still making the room look cohesive. Try adding some storage to your room during the winter for your blankets, shoes, and sweaters, so that they're accessible, yet don't clutter your room. Adding hidden storage is also a great way to give a room a face-lift when you're looking for something refreshing to do during the cold seasons.<br />
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<strong>Change Your Room's Theme</strong><br />
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Is your current home's theme modern and are you looking to make it more homey by incorporating some country aspects? <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Decorate-A-Country-Themed-Home.html">Country-themed homes</a> are easy to achieve, and add a simple, yet comfortable, aesthetic. You can also heat up your room by adding <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/How-to-Decorate-A-Tropical-Themed-Home.html">tropical aspects</a> to your home. When it's snowing outside, it's easy to escape into a tropical room and teleport yourself to a warm, sun-drenched island. (Hint: Make the room colors a lot warmer to start!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-14052769815068728092011-10-12T11:05:00.000-07:002011-10-12T11:05:15.391-07:00Halloween Costumes for 2011: From the Creative to the Controversial<div align="justify">2011 has been the year of controversies, and undoubtedly the clever people who create the most popular Halloween costumes will apply them to the line-up. We recap our favorites and the ones that we think will create the most waves this year for Halloween.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Dress Like a Celeb for Halloween</strong> </div><div align="justify"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katy Perry's cupcake bra can be purchased at stores.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div align="justify"><strong>Charlie Sheen - </strong>He may have lost all of his custody battles, but Charlie Sheen is #winning as the predicted most popular Halloween costume of 2011. Charlie is the self-proclaimed "warlock" who dines on "tigers blood." Make your hair and clothes disheveled. A tiger striped bandana would add a funny touch and make your costume more recognizable.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Katy Perry - </strong>Katy Perry never strays from controversy. She wears some of the most outrageous outfits that we've seen on the red carpet. You could wear anything from latex dresses to a cupcake bra and a blue wig and people would believe you're Katy Perry. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Lady Gaga - </strong>Yes, Lady Gaga topped our list last year, but she keeps upping the ante. This year a predicted awesome Halloween costume will be the Lady Gaga meat dress. You can wear raw meat (if it's sanitary...) or just find fabric that looks like meat, and cut it so that it drapes like her dress. Raw meat could get smelly so if you plan on being authentic, you should either celebrate outside or in a well air-conditioned room.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Costumes Inspired by Television</strong></div><div align="justify"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don Draper looks dapper in his 1960's suit.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div align="justify"> <strong>Pan Am</strong> - One of our favorite television shows this fall is Pan Am. The blue flight attendant suits leave just enough for the imagination, and you can talk to your guests and fellow party-goers in character. "Can I refill your drink sir?"</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Mad Men</strong> - Dressing like Betty or Joan for women is a fun blast from the past with form flattering dresses and a bold lip. Men can sport a Don Draper suit with a fedora. You will undoubtedly be the most dapper person at the party.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Dancing with the Stars</strong> - These costumes are sure to turn some heads. Men can wear the tight dancer pants and a silk shirt, and women can wear the skimpy costumes from DWTS. You can always turn heads by dressing up as a famous contestant - like Chaz Bono or Kirstie Alley.</div><div align="justify"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Casey Anthony mask sold on eBay for $24,000.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div align="justify"><strong>Casey Anthony</strong> - The most hated woman in America's mask sold on eBay for $24,000. You don't need to buy that - instead dress up as trailer trash with a beer bottle in your hand and maybe some other famous paraphernalia associated with Casey. This costume is very controversial and will for sure turn some heads.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Dr. Conrad Murray</strong> - The man who is on trial for killing Michael Jackson is definitely going to be one of those parody costumes making waves at parties. Wear a doctor's coat and carry around a syringe to make it believable. When people ask you if you're a doctor, just say yes, Dr. Conrad Murray.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><strong>Osama Bin Laden</strong> - Too soon? We predict that this costume will be relatively popular since this year was the iconic year where he was captured and killed by US forces. Create a makeshift turban and grow a beard to make this costume perfect.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-18340521357206530172011-10-05T11:03:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:09:05.792-07:00Pumpkins Aren't Just for Carving Jack-O-Lanterns AnymorePumpkins aren't just for carving jack-o-lanterns anymore. People are putting this savory-yet-sweet squash in anything they can get their hands on. From baking with it, to roasting it and eating it plain, to drinking it, to using it as their vegetable serving, whether you are an expert chef, domestic diva, or cooking beginner, we have all the easy and delicious recipes for you to incorporate into your fall dishes.<br />
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In the winter, a lot of nutritious foods are unavailable, especially fruits. Pumpkin is jam-packed full of disease-fighting vitamins and also gives you a lot of health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants, and low in fat and calories.<br />
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Pumpkin has a lot of alpha-carotene and beta-carotene which are antioxidants that are pro-vitamin A carotenoids. This means that the body converts them into vitamin A to strengthen the immune system and create healthier vision. Alpha-carotene is supposed to slow the aging process, reduce cataract development and prevent tumor growth. Beta-carotene has been proven to reverse skin damage and act as an anti-inflammatory. The carotenoids that both have also lessen the risk of heart disease.<br />
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There are 5 grams of fiber per serving and a lot of vitamin C. This reduces bad cholesterol levels, fights against heart disease, and controls blood sugar levels. There is also a lot of potassium that can control blood pressure.<br />
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Pumpkin seeds contain vitamin E, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.<br />
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<strong>How to Prepare a Pumpkin for Baking</strong><br />
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Baking with pumpkins is easy, but you have to do a little bit of prep work first. First you want to cut the pumpkin in half and get rid of the stem and the stringy pulp and seeds. You can save the seeds for later!<br />
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Now, you can either bake, boil, or microwave your pumpkin.<br />
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To bake your pumpkin, place the two pumpkin halves face down and cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for one and a half hours, or until you are able to scoop up and mash the pumpkin flesh.<br />
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To boil your pumpkin, peel it and cut it into chunks. Place it in a saucepan and cover it with water. Bring it to a boil and cook it like you would boil a potato. You want to let the chunks cool and then mash or puree them.<br />
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To microwave your pumpkin, microwave the half a pumpkin on high power for seven minutes per pound. You want to cover them and make sure to turn them every few minutes.<br />
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<b>Cooking with Pumpkins</b><br />
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You can incorporate pumpkin into almost any type of cuisine. It pairs great with sweet flavors as well as savory dishes. It is a favorite in baking. Try baking a <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Pumpkin-Spice-Cake-with-Butter-Cream-Frosting.html">pumpkin spice cake</a>, <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/pumpkin-cookie-recipe.html">pumpkin cookies</a>, <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/linus-worst-nightmare.great-pumpkin-pudding.html">pumpkin pudding</a>, a <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?how-to-make-pumpkin-mousse-parfait-192702934">pumpkin mousse</a>, or <a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/gluten-free-pumpkin-muffins.html">gluten free pumpkin muffins</a>. You can even incorporate it into a <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?penny-wise-pumpkin-pasta-recipe-517168463">penny-wise pumpkin pasta recipe</a> for vibrant color and a satisfyingly creamy sauce.<br />
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Nothing goes to waste when it comes to pumpkin. You can even <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?sweet-toasted-pumpkin-seeds-recipe-251785492">toast the pumpkin seeds</a>. These are surprisingly salty and meaty and can be thrown on top of a salad or even eaten plain.<br />
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Don't leave out the cocktails! Pumpkin has a not-too-sweet, cinnamon flavor that goes well in a delicious <a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?fall-holiday-mixed-drinks---pumpkin-martini-516952842">pumpkin martini</a>. Your guests will be surprisingly satisfied with the seasonal twist on a classic favorite.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-58559042425350442522011-09-29T14:59:00.000-07:002011-09-29T14:59:28.133-07:00Your Guide to the Best Fall 2011 TV Shows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHz0EOmntJ0lQynCzEIaF_367vw4BOPk6CacHEEK9e0tEpqX8gbMLAp6goF6Q-fxrcebTCBTvHWb-WFeMvM8z1kHFiql6RyYPbd-e2DnQjA6FN0TeB73LAU6HuZTqN8cdetFpQ7GGNc4/s1600/newgirl.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHz0EOmntJ0lQynCzEIaF_367vw4BOPk6CacHEEK9e0tEpqX8gbMLAp6goF6Q-fxrcebTCBTvHWb-WFeMvM8z1kHFiql6RyYPbd-e2DnQjA6FN0TeB73LAU6HuZTqN8cdetFpQ7GGNc4/s1600/newgirl.png" /></a></div>Every fall the primetime networks premiere shows that they hope will engage you and make you loyal fans. From reality television, to hilarious sitcoms, to gut wrenching dramas, viewers like you are the people that keep these stations, actors, and the people behind the scenes in business.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.experts123.com/a/Watch-or-Skip-Your-Guide-to-the-Best-Fall-2011-TV-Shows.html">Watch or Skip: Your Guide to the Best Fall 2011 TV Shows</a></b><br />
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So which shows should you catch? Our pop culture expert outlines each of the shows she finds to be worth watching, and spares you the time you spend on shows that you should have just skipped. Each day, new shows and new versions of old shows premiere. Experts123 helps you find a way to best spend your time on shows that are worth it.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?7-movie-stars-you-must-see-on-tv-this-fall!-517156156">7 Movie Stars You Must See on TV This Fall</a></b><br />
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We always love to see someone that wows us on the silver screen doing great things on the small screen. This year is the year of the movie star turned television star. Will they live up to their big screen expectations or surpass them?<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.experts123.com/Videos?buzzsugars-fall-tv-faceoff-517159131">Fall TV Faceoff</a></b><br />
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Having a difficult time deciding which show to watch? Do some of these shows seem too similar? Our video helps you discern the difference between similar TV shows, and pick the winner.<br />
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Another one of our correspondents lists the top 10 new TV shows that we can't wait to watch this fall. Check this one out to see which ones you should watch!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190018828972225003.post-75221318034756914102011-09-22T10:49:00.000-07:002011-09-22T10:49:22.556-07:00Experts123 Quizzes Test Your Knowledge and Help You Make DecisionsExperts123 is proud to introduce the launch of our new quiz feature. These quizzes are specially tailored in order to help you make important decisions, and test your knowledge about various subjects and about yourself. It is a fantastic way to learn while still having fun.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/which-sex-in-the-city-character-are-you-most-like.html">Which Sex in the City Character are You Most Like?</a>: Are you a Carrie, a Charlotte, a Samantha, or a Miranda? Each woman from Sex in the City is fabulous in her own way, but extremely unique at the same time. Take this quiz to see which one you are the most like!<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/which-coffee-shop-beverage-best-suits-you.html">Which Coffee Shop Beverage Best Suits You?</a>: Want the caffeine kick, but not sure what to get at the coffee shop? Take this quiz to help you decide which drink best suits you based on your personality, temperament, and how you handle your daily tasks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/what-type-of-exercise-is-right-for-you.html">What Type of Exercise Is Right For You?</a>: Not sure what you should pick up at the gym? Take this quiz to figure out what gym activity best suits you based on your needs and fitness goals.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/what-type-of-vacation-best-suits-you.html">What Type of Vacation Best Suits You?</a>: Can't figure out where to go on your next vacation? This quiz will help you narrow down which destination is best suited for your interests and what you want to get out of your vacation. Bon voyage!<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/finding-your-ideal-company.html">Finding Your Ideal Company</a>: Are you motivated to find the right type of company for you? Are you determined to find out if you're working in the right type of environment? This quiz will tell you what kind of company ideally fits you based on your goals, dreams, and personality.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/how-prepared-are-you-for-an-emergency.html">How Prepared Are You For An Emergency?</a>: In the event of an emergency do you take charge or follow the direction of others? Take this quiz to see how prepared you really are for an earthquake, a flood, a tsunami, or any other disaster that comes your way! It may be a wake up call for you to educate yourself!<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/which-musical-instrument-should-you-play.html">Which Musical Instrument Should You Play?</a>: Do you have a drive to learn a new musical instrument? Take this quiz to see which one is best for you based on your personality and interests.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/what-type-of-computer-should-you-get.html">What Type of Computer Should You Get?</a>: With all of the options out there, it can be pretty confusing as to which computer will best fit your needs. This 10 question quiz will help you find the perfect computer.<br />
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<a href="http://www.experts123.com/quiz/the-impossible-diet-quiz.html">The Impossible Diet Quiz</a>: How well do you know about diet and exercise? Take the Impossible Diet Quiz to test your knowledge and see just how much you know about health and nutrition. You may even learn something that you didn't already know!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1