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To effectively manage and treat wastewater, accurate measurement of flow rates is essential. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wastewater flowmeters play a crucial role in this process by providing real-time data on the volume and velocity of wastewater flowing through treatment systems. However, like any measurement instrument, flowmeters require calibration to ensure their accuracy and reliability. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In this article, we will delve into the importance of <a href="https://www.watermeninc.com/wastewater-flow-meter-calibration-and-maintenance" target="_blank"><b>wastewater flowmeter calibration</b></a>, its benefits, and the calibration process itself.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Importance of Wastewater Flowmeter Calibration</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Accurate flow measurement is vital for efficient wastewater treatment. Calibration ensures that flowmeters provide precise readings, enabling operators to make informed decisions regarding treatment processes, system efficiency, and resource allocation. Here are some key reasons why wastewater flowmeter calibration is of utmost importance:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with environmental regulations is a crucial responsibility for wastewater treatment facilities. Calibration ensures that flowmeter readings are within acceptable limits, providing reliable data for compliance reporting.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Optimal Treatment Performance: Precise flow measurement allows operators to adjust treatment processes to match the actual flow rates. This optimization reduces energy consumption, chemical usage, and operating costs while maintaining effective treatment performance.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Calibrated flowmeters serve as a valuable diagnostic tool. Accurate readings help identify anomalies or issues in the wastewater treatment system promptly, enabling timely maintenance and minimizing downtime.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;">Benefits of Wastewater Flowmeter Calibration</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;">The calibration process offers several benefits to wastewater treatment facilities and operators, including...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Accuracy and Reliability: Calibration ensures that flowmeter readings are accurate and reliable, minimizing measurement errors and providing confidence in the data collected. This accuracy is crucial for decision-making processes related to system performance and compliance.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cost Savings: Precise flow measurements help optimize resource allocation, reducing operational costs associated with energy consumption, chemical dosing, and maintenance. Calibration facilitates the identification of inefficiencies, enabling targeted improvements to enhance overall system performance.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Extended Equipment Lifespan: Regular calibration enhances the longevity of flowmeter equipment. By detecting and addressing issues early on, calibration reduces the likelihood of equipment failure and the need for costly repairs or replacements.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;">Wastewater Flowmeter Calibration Process</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;">The calibration process typically involves the following steps...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Establish Calibration Standards: Calibration standards are established using traceable references, such as master flowmeters or laboratory-grade instruments. These standards are highly accurate and serve as benchmarks for calibrating the flowmeter under test.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pre-Calibration Checks: Before calibration, a visual inspection is conducted to ensure the flowmeter and its associated equipment are in proper working condition. Any physical damage or obstructions are identified and addressed.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Calibration Execution: The flowmeter is subjected to a range of known flow rates, and the readings are compared against the established calibration standards. Any discrepancies are documented, and adjustments are made to align the flowmeter's readings with the standards.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Calibration Documentation: A comprehensive calibration report is generated, detailing the flowmeter's performance, any adjustments made, and the overall calibration results. This report serves as a reference for future comparisons and provides evidence of compliance.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Regular Calibration Schedule: Flowmeters should be calibrated at regular intervals to ensure continued accuracy. 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Implementing a regular calibration schedule and maintaining accurate flow measurement.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>If you need assistance with <a href="https://www.watermeninc.com/wastewater-flow-meter-calibration-and-maintenance" target="_blank"><b>wastewater flowmeter calibration in the greater Atlanta area</b></a>, contact Watermen Inc. at 707-944-1117. Watermen Inc., we can help with all aspects of your wastewater treatment facilities, including flow meter selection, calibration and maintenance. </div><div><br /></div><div>Watermen is not affiliated with any one brand of flow meter. 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I'm no stranger to back pain. I've suffered from lower back pain in different forms, for most of my adult life.<br />
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However, I recently experienced something new to me, which was intense sciatica
or sciatic nerve pain in the back of my leg, caused by a bulging disc in
my lower lumbar region. The disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae is
bulging to the left.<br />
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The strange thing is that I didn't do anything in particular to cause the pain. I was just going about my normal daily routine and when I got up from my chair at work, I noticed a bit of stiffness one day.<br />
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By that evening, the pain was increasing gradually and that next morning it was unbearable.<br />
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I've had dull, pulsing sciatic nerve pain down one of my legs in the past, but it was more an annoyance than anything else and it went away on it's own in a day or two.<br />
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My recent pain was constant, intense and the worst pain I've ever experienced. <br />
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In this post, I will detail what I went through and provide some details on what worked for me, that I hope can work for you as well. <br />
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Of course, I am not a doctor and you should definitely consult a doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment regiment. I just wanted to provide some information from my experiences, that I hope can provide some relief for you as well.<br />
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<b>If you're in a hurry, you can scroll to the bottom to the conclusion section, to see the items that helped me the most so far. </b><br />
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Some of the links below are affiliate links to Amazon. If you make a purchase, I
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Sciatica Pain Explanation </h2>
"The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body; it runs from each side of the lower spine
through deep in the buttock into the back of the thigh and all the way
down to the foot. It serves a vital role in connecting the spinal cord
with the leg and foot muscles.<br />
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Any type of pain and/or neurological symptoms that are felt along the sciatic nerve is referred to as sciatica." - <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatic-nerve-and-sciatica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> <br />
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Sciatica pain symptoms commonly originate in your lower back area and then shoot down one, or sometimes both of your legs. That happens when the sciatic nerve gets activated, usually when irritated by a herniated or bulging disc.<br />
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Herniated discs are different from bulging discs. Herniation is when the jelly-donut like filling in the center of a disc leaks out into the spinal cavity, due to a tear in the tough cartilage layer of the disc itself.<br />
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A bulging disc occurs when the entire disc extends outside the space that it would normally occupy. Picture a hamburger patty protruding from one area of the bun.<br />
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The symptoms of sciatica can vary, depending on the situation.<br />
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In order to determine what is causing your pain, an Xray can help, but usually an MRI is needed in order to figure out exactly what is causing your pain and to determine a proper treatment plan.<br />
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It was an MRI that determined that the disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae was bulging to the left, which was pushing against the sciatic nerve on my left side, causing the constant, intense pain down my left leg.<br />
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Bulging Disc Treatment for Sciatica Pain </h2>
In my case, the pain originated in my buttocks on the left side and went down the back of my thigh, stopping close to my knee.<br />
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The pain was constant and I could not do anything that would put pressure on that nerve. That meant I could not sit at all and standing was painful as well, since gravity causes pressure on the spine which causes the disc to bulge and it actives the sciatic nerve.<br />
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During the first 5 days, the only thing I could do was lie down flat on the floor, for the most part. Most online advice for sciatic pain says to try and continue normal activity after a day or two of rest, but that just wasn't possible for me. Even lying flat on the floor was painful.<br />
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I tried Ibuprofen, thinking that would help the swelling and inflammation, but it did not help much at all. Tylenol seemed to help a little, but only slightly. It only helped enough to catch a tiny bit of sleep, while it lasted.<br />
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I tried taking 1/2 of a muscle relaxer, but it made me anxious and it did not help to take away the pain, so I didn't continue to take that. <br />
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During that first 5 days, I slept at most 3 hours a night and it was in little 15-20 minute chunks. The lack of sleep made things even worse.<br />
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I tried to do a few stretches that I found online, but at the time the pain was so intense I couldn't do much. I also didn't know the bulging disc was the cause of my pain at the time, so I didn't want to do stretches for the wrong underlying issue and cause more problems.<br />
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After 5 days of suffering, with little to no relief, I posted about my pain on Facebook and received responses from a few friends and family with suggestions.<br />
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The first one was to try apply a topical creme to the affected area where the nerve is inflamed. Much to my surprise, this was an absolute MIRACLE for me.<br />
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We happened to have one of the suggested remedies at the house, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Balm-Relieving-Ointment-Non-staining/dp/B00014X0MK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457900544&sr=1-4&keywords=tiger+balm&linkCode=ll1&tag=1063929-20&linkId=c368831a1aed1b31b6d5b4f5a846aa6e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiger Balm</a></b> and within 20 minutes of applying the balm to my left buttocks and the entire back of my thigh from there to my knee, the pain began to subside for the first time that entire week.<br />
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I couldn't believe something so simple, could have such a big positive effect so quickly. It was surprising, because in all my online research that week, I didn't see any mention of those types of products.<br />
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The only downside of Tiger Balm, is that it has a menthol odor to it, similar to Vicks's Vaporub, but it subsides over time. <br />
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The other suggestions worked just as well. They included <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aspercreme-with-Lidocaine-2-7-Ounce/dp/B00U52SM8A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457900654&sr=1-1&keywords=aspercreme+with+lidocaine&linkCode=ll1&tag=1063929-20&linkId=8283f4c7a0df56996dc39667e1dc2e61" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aspercreme with Lidocaine</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Salonpas-Deep-Relieving-2-75-Pack/dp/B00G5IT7J6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457901173&sr=1-8&keywords=salonpas&linkCode=ll1&tag=1063929-20&linkId=e2019b1b074b54d255a4391a23cc7893" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salonpas</a></b>.<br />
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One caution on Salonpas though, it contains an aspirin component that could result in an overdose, if you utilize the product more than the recommended dosage. For that reason, I decided to rotate between Tiger Balm and Aspercreme with Lidocaine only. <br />
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As you would imagine, these are not a cure for sciatica or a bulging disc, but I credit them for being a true miracle because they were the only thing that helped me cut down the pain so that I could actually sleep, walk and sit, so that I could begin to work fixing the underlying problem. <br />
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Exercises For Bulging Disc Pain</h2>
The exercises in this YouTube video are very helpful. The one that seems to help the most is standing straight and bending in the direction away from where your disc is bulging.<br />
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In my case, since my disc is bulging out to my left side, standing straight and bending to my right is helping the most. I continue to do that several times a day.<br />
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Inversion Table to Help a Bulging Disc and Sciatica Pain</h2>
Another suggestion from a close friend was to try an inversion table.<br />
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He has been using one himself for several years, to help alleviate similar pain.<br />
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I did a lot of research on several of the more popular tables out there and went with the one shown here for several main reasons.<br />
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Based on the extensive reviews, this one seemed to have more cushion and support, had a more solid overall feel, folds for easy storage and it can be used by yourself, without a spotter (although the manual recommends against that). <br />
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It arrived in 2 days via Amazon Prime (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/family/signup/welcome/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1457104784749&ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=thepathtorich-20&linkId=HXDO2AYB7ETWZ5VW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free 30 day trial</a>), took me about 90 minutes to assemble and I was inverting in no time. It lived up to all my expectations.<br />
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Many of the other models have complaints about not having enough padding, especially around the ankles. That is not the case for this one. Everything feels very snug, solid and is very easy to operate.<br />
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So far I've utilized the inversion table twice daily for 3-5 minutes each time, at a 20% inversion angle and it has helped greatly. You can work your way up from there to 40, 60 or 80%. <br />
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Conclusion</h2>
I'm still not quite out of the woods yet, but I have returned to normal activities and just have to be careful to not overdo things at this point. I will be sure to report back with any new developments, but in the mean time, below is a summary of the items that helped me the most thus far.<br />
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Keep in mind, these items helped me with sciatica pain caused by a bulging disc. If your situation is different, these same products and procedures may not be appropriate. As mentioned above, please be sure to consult a physician to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, for your specific situation.<br />
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<b>Alleviate Sciatic Nerve Pain</b><br />
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TheraBreath vs Smart Mouth vs ProFresh</h1>
During the past 3 months, I tried <a href="http://amzn.to/2r6wOx7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>TheraBreath</b></a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2rfOJyq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>SmartMouth</b></a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2r6xann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>ProFresh</b></a>, each for a month at a time and I'm happy to present the results for you here today. <br />
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If you aren't sure if you have bad breath or not, I've got a quick way for you to find out. Lick the back of your hand and let it dry for several seconds then sniff it. Seriously, do it right now, it really works.<br />
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I had never heard that before, of course we all try holding our hand in front of our mouth, but that does not always work.<br />
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Good News, Bad News</h2>
If you've suffered from bad breath for any length of time, there is some good news and some bad news when it comes to these types of products.<br />
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First the bad news, despite what you might read, there is no product out there that will cure bad breath for an entire 24 hours, just by using it once a day. Ain't gonna happen in my experience.<br />
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However, the good news is that there are products out there that will absolutely get rid of your bad breath better than ever before and if used as directed, can actually get rid of your bad breath for almost 24 hours.<br />
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Another piece of good news is that it really only takes less than 2 minutes to follow the proper steps to eliminate your bad breath. It is not a time consuming process, but you really need to follow the steps and do so every day to achieve consistent success.<br />
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I utilized each product for 1 month to be sure I was following the manufacturer recommended length of time to allow the product to work properly.<br />
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Smart Mouth Review</h1>
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Based on customer reviews, I had high expectations for <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2rfOJyq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart Mouth</a></b>, but I was aware of the caveats as well. This one either appears to work great, or for anyone sensitive to Zinc, it is not a good choice.<br />
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Smart Mouth has a patented zinc-ion technology, different from the other two products. It comes with 2 liquid pumps, which you combine to active when you rinse.<br />
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Unfortunately, I had issues similar to some of the negative reviews online, but not as severe as some. Basically, I had a very metallic taste whenever I utilized the product and it altered the taste of everything I consumed shortly afterwards.<br />
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Despite the very bad taste, I did stick it out for an entire month, since they did say in the product materials that it might take two weeks for your body to adjust.<br />
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During that time, it did work well, but honestly, it was very difficult to get any sort of useful results due to my negative reaction to the zinc. <br />
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Unfortunately, even after a month I was still unable to tolerate the metallic taste and the way flavors of food and drink were just not the same.<br />
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However, since everyone is different, <a href="http://amzn.to/2qGrH6J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>SmartMouth</b></a> may be a good choice for you. This one is probably either great if you don't get the same reaction, or one you'll need to pass on. <br />
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ProFresh Review</b></h1>
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<b><a href="http://amzn.to/2r6xann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProFresh</a></b> and I go way back. I first tried this product over 7 years ago and it worked really well for me at the time.<br />
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As others mention in the reviews, ProFresh does have a slight odor similar to chlorine, but it is not overpowering and it does not taste bad.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2r6xann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full starter pack</a></b> is the way to go with this one. It comes with 3 bottles of solution, several packs of the activating agent, that you combine with the solution 1 time when you first open it, a tongue scrapper and a travel size sprayer for when you are on the go.<br />
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The product works very well. It is still the same formula that I utilized several years back and it still works as advertised. You scrape your tongue, brush, then gargle/swish around the solution for a minute or two and you're good. Then throughout the day you can bring your travel size sprayer to spray the back of your tongue to stay fresh all day long.<br />
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TheraBreath Review</h1>
<a href="http://amzn.to/2pM2O4K" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="TheraBreath" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQ-tCr0Dyr63_0W_Czh3hp-Vf7sMAMch2gRYyBgSAXyUQz9DpPwcPCBpswr9IXETPKQqCSSa49ZCFupQK6LJlGvYsTjUl0XkDM3mcBB-UBoh9yk8N8c6ppr-RlpLuOlHmI5gAUaqu9I0i/s1600/TheraBreath.JPG" width="400" /></a>
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<b><a href="http://amzn.to/2pM2O4K" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheraBreath</a></b> was the winner for me.<br />
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It has a slight minty taste / smell, but it is not overpowering by any means. It is similar to ProFresh in that you utilize a tongue scrapper and then brush, but for this product, the recommendation is to utilize the <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2rg0hSv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheraBreath toothpaste</a><span id="goog_1689071323"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1689071324"></span></b>.<br />
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This is not just so they can make more $ in my opinion. It is a very different, gel kinda toothpaste that on the surface looks a little pricey, but it lasts quite a while and it definitely helps. <br />
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You utilize a drop of the gel and use it to brush your teeth as well as your entire mouth. Then you rinse with the solution and you're good. They say very clearly that you should not rinse with normal tap water or it will negate the effects of the product. After about 3-5 minutes you can drink water or have other food or liquids as normal.<br />
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It really does a great job and it lasted the longest for me. It would last right through to lunch and only when I ate something strong like Mexican or spicy foods, did I feel that I probably needed a refresher.<br />
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What I would do, is utilize this as directed and then bring a small travel size container to use as a rinse for after lunch and you would be good to go all day.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://amzn.to/2rfTDeT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheraBreath - 2 bottle discount</a></strong>.<br />
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Conclusion</h2>
I hope this detailed breakdown helped present a few different options to you and if you do try any of the products that I mentioned here, I hope you eliminate your bad breath as well!<br />
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.<br />
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Thanks and best wishes for eliminating your bad breath for good!!<br />
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<i>Some of the links above may be affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, I would receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you.</i>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-78911337748722928292017-05-05T17:30:00.000-04:002017-05-14T12:52:11.313-04:00Fast Inexpensive WiFi Router - Archer C9 Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It isn't very often that you make a purchase and say "Wow, that was one of the best purchases I've made in a LONG time", but that is exactly what I've said multiple times since purchasing the <b><a href="http://amzn.to/29sVzrB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archer C9 WiFi router from Amazon</a></b>. <br />
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The main reason I say that is because all other things being equal, I doubled my WiFi connection speed and fixed a long standing problem where I could not reliably stream anything, by doing nothing other than replacing my previous router with the Archer C9. It has made a huge difference for me.<br />
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The main reason I decided to upgrade to the Archer C9 was because I was having to reboot my previous router regularly, several times a week, just to be able to use the internet at all. Forget about streaming anything. Even though my Comcast connection is a fast 75Mbps download speed, I could never stream anything even being only 10 feet from my old router. For comparison, my old router was the high powered Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH.<br />
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With the new router, I installed and configured it in less than 5 minutes and when testing my connection speed over WiFi on my laptop, iPhone 6 Plus devices and on the iPad, the speed went from 43Mbps to 90Mbps instantly. That speed was more than double and quite a bit higher than the promised 75Mbps speed that Comcast advertises, impressive to say the least.<br />
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I was also immediately able to stream movies and video from my phone or laptop to my ChromeCast player flawlessly. And on the plus side, I've owned the router for 3 months now and have only rebooted it twice and I don't even think that was necessary. I was having problems playing online games with Xbox Live and in both cases, it was actually a problem on their side. <br />
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As far as the technical details go, the Archer C9 is made by TPLink and it is a <span class="a-list-item">802.11AC Dual Band WiFi high powered router, that supports the latest in WiFi technology and provides both </span><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">2.4GHz (600Mbps) and 5GHz (1300Mbps) bands </span></span><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">simultaneously. </span></span><br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">That means that your newer devices like the iPhone 6+ and newer iPads can take full advantage of the increased speed and bandwidth that a 5GHz AC connection provides, while still fully supporting your older devices as well. That also means that you'll be able to stream the highest quality HD video without any lag. </span></span><br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">Additionally, the router comes with USB 2.0/USB 3.0 ports and 4 - 1GB network ports, so that you can e</span></span>asily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices. It also looks really cool too!<br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">These days we just expect WiFi to be available and to work as it should and the Archer C9 does that right out of the box, without any tweaking. </span></span><br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">I heard about the Archer C9 from several folks I work with, 3 of them had recently purchased the router themselves and they all have had good experiences with the new device. </span></span><br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">There are currently <b><a href="http://amzn.to/29sVzrB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2,800+ reviews on Amazon</a></b> with an average rating of 4.5+ stars. My review would definitely be 5 stars. It is one of those purchases that exceeded my expectations greatly and that I wish I had made much sooner. Given how well this one just works, I can't believe that I dealt with the connection issues, constant reboots and just overall poor connection issues for so long with the old router.</span></span><br />
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<span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-list-item">If you are experiencing any issues with your existing WiFi router, or just looking to upgrade and take advantage of the latest technology, I can wholeheartedly endorse the Archer C9. I haven't experienced a single problem with the device in the 3 months I've had it and I couldn't be happier with the results. </span></span><br />
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The latest instalment of the fantastically awesome Dead Rising franchise, <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2dGBQWH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dead Rising 4</a></b> will be released on Dec 6th, 2016.<br />
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Console wise, Dead Rising 4 is an Xbox exclusive title and the original Dead Rising 3 was the reason I bought my Xbox One in the first place.<br />
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I'm a big fan of the Zombie genre and the Dead Rising series is a real blast to play. The weapons are insanely over the top and the game is a great mix of fun, humor and of course bloody zombie guts.<br />
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What I also liked about 3, is that it was just the right level of difficulty. It was a challenge, but nothing you can't overcome with a few attempts.<br />
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If you <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2dqo9OB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pre-order Dead Rising 4</a></b>, there are currently 4 different pre-order bonuses, depending on where you make your purchase.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dead-rising-4-xbox-one/5321800.p?skuId=5321800" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Buy</a></b> is providing a code that gives you the Candy Cane Crossbow DLC, to blast Zombies with the sweet goodness of candy canes.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/dead-rising-4/131520" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GameStop</a></b> will be providing the Steampunk Snowman Head DLC, that shoots snowballs and freezes enemy Zombies.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dead-rising-4-bundle/bnmmp0wm0cc8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Microsoft</a></b> will provide the X-Fists DLC content, which will require you to be equipped in an Exo suit, which provides a temporary boost. <br />
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<b><a href="http://amzn.to/2dGBQWH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b> will provide the Zombie Slice Cycle DLC. With this destructo-cycle, you can slice and dice your way through hordes of Zombies on the street with great power and speed. <br />
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The added bonus for <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=thepathtorich-20&linkId=ecb7c1d84993718db0c7057645662089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></b> customers is that if you pre-order Dead Rising 4, you'll not only get the Slice Cycle, but you'll also <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2dqo9OB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get 20% off</a></b>.<br />
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The game will be $59.96 at launch, but if you pre-order as an Amazon Prime customer, you would get it for only $47.99. <br />
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If you are not yet an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up for a <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=thepathtorich-20&linkId=ecb7c1d84993718db0c7057645662089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free 30 Day Trial</a></b> to get this special price. That is a great offer and you can get your Xmas shopping done with free 2 day shipping on everything as well. <br />
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I've already <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2dqo9OB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pre-ordered via Amazon</a></b> and can't wait! ZOMBIES! <br />
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Images Courtesy: <b><a href="http://news.xbox.com/2016/08/17/dead-rising-4-pre-order-bonuses-detailed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xbox News Wire</a></b><br />
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Some of the links above are affiliate links and I would receive a small commission if you make purchase. I sincerely appreciate your support in this way.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-80888477326854836522016-10-02T17:38:00.000-04:002017-03-20T20:54:39.387-04:00Recommended WordPress Resources<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is used by millions of folks and has a thriving community for support, thousands of great looking themes, the best plugins to do just about anything you can think of, etc.<br />
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If you are brand new and need some pointers on how to get started, be sure to check out my <b><a href="https://www.nichesitetools.com/how-to-start-a-blog-to-make-money/" target="_blank">How To Start a Blog</a></b> post, for step-by-step instructions. You can be up and running in less than 10 minutes.
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One of the most common questions that I get is "I've installed WordPress, now what do I do?"...<br />
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If you already have a website, but aren't quite sure what to do next, check out my post entitled <a href="https://www.nichesitetools.com/top-10-things-everyone-should-do-after-installing-wordpress/" target="_blank"><b>Top 10 Things Everyone Should Do After Installing WordPress</b></a>.<br />
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After you have your website up and running, you'll eventually want to figure out how to monetize. <br />
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One of the best ways to get started is to incorporate reviews or links to products that are related to your particular topic, or niche.
The Amazon affiliate program is one of the most popular places to start, since it has the huge brand recognition and trust factor.<br />
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My choice for WordPress Amazon Affiliate plugins is <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/easyazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>EasyAzon</b></a>.<br />
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It makes inserting Amazon affiliate links quick and easy and the plugin allows you to bring in additional affiliate income by providing your customers country specific affiliate links automatically (link localization), in addition to providing you with the ability to get commissions for a full 90 days, utilizing the Add-To-Cart feature.<br />
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EasyAzon is only $29 and I did a full write up of EasyAzon here: <a href="https://www.nichesitetools.com/amazon-easyazon-plugin-review/" target="_blank"><b>Best Plugin For Amazon Niche Sites</b></a>.<br />
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I also get questions about what I recommend as far as where to host your website, best themes that I recommend and things like that. You can find the <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/resources" target="_blank"><b>full list of my recommended resources here</b></a>.<br />
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I will also include a few links to the most popular resources here below...<br />
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<b>Recommended Website Hosting</b> - <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/webhostinghub" target="_blank"><b>Web Hosting Hub</b></a> is the company that I utilize and recommend for hosting. That is where this site and all of my main sites have been hosted all along. I have been a very happy customer for the last 5+ years.<br />
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Through <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/webhostinghub"><b>my discount link</b></a>, you can get hosting for only $3.99/mo for your entire initial sign-up duration.<br />
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You can check out <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/web-hosting-hub-reviews/" target="_blank"><b>Web Hosting Hub Reviews</b></a> from other folks in the community as well.<br />
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<b>Recommended Themes</b> - A modern, mobile responsive theme is so important, to help your website look professional and keep people coming back for more.<br />
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The primary theme companies that I have utilized and recommend are <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/elegant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Elegant Themes</b></a>, <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/themeforest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Theme Forest</b></a> and <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/thrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Themes</b></a>.<br />
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<b>Recommended Amazon Training Courses - </b>The two best training courses for selling on Amazon are the <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/pac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Proven Amazon Course</b></a> and <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/abc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Amazon Boot Camp</b></a>. You can out <a href="https://www.nichesitetools.com/proven-amazon-course-review-and-comparison/" target="_blank"><b>my full review of the best Amazon training courses here</b></a>.<br />
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<b>Recommended WordPress Plugins</b> - Like I mentioned above, one of the great benefits of WordPress is the thousands of different plugins that you can install to help you with a particular need.<br />
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I will include links to some of my favorite plugins that I utilize for specific purposes, on all of my niche websites.<br />
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For creating an email list, my favorite plugin is <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/thriveleads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Leads</b></a>. The plugin allows you to create awesome looking email opt-in forms on your website anywhere you'd like, including the very popular exit intent option, to grab a subscriber just as they're about to leave your website.<br />
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For creating professional looking landing pages, my favorite plugin is <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/thrivelanding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Landing Pages</b></a>.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://wordpress.org/plugins/updraftplus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Updraft Plus – Backup/Restore:</a></strong> A great plugin for backing up and restoring your WP site. In addition to storing your backups on your hosting account, you also have the option to upload the backups to several cloud based storage locations, such as <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/dropbox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DropBox</b></a>.
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If you have questions on what tools or plugins that I recommend for a particular purpose that aren't covered above, don't hesitate to <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/contact" target="_blank"><b>reach out</b></a> at any time.<br />
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I wish you the best with all of your online adventures and above all else, be sure to take some action towards those goals and dreams to make them a reality!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-83356249434135486182016-03-10T18:11:00.004-05:002016-03-11T11:34:42.268-05:00Daylight Savings Weekend 2016<br />
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My absolute favorite time of year is when we switch over to Daylight Savings.<br />
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Love me some extra Vitamin D time!<br />
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I hope you share in my excitement and hope you have a great Daylight Savings weekend!<br />
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In addition to setting those clocks ahead when you go to bed Saturday night and changing your smoke detector batteries, I like to recommend that you backup your computers and smartphones this weekend as well.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-15962756226753037382016-03-07T21:53:00.001-05:002016-03-07T21:53:01.050-05:00Fort Clinch State ParkI just realized the last update on the site is July. Whew, been a while. No real reason, but the important part is returning right?! What is everyone up to?<br />
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I was looking at some pictures on my PC and realized I haven't taken any off my phone since my last post here, so maybe that is part of the reason for the hiatus.<br />
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I'm copying the over 2,000+ pictures since July over to my PC and the first ones are from our quick trip up to <a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-Clinch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fort Clinch State Park</a>, a really cool place to check out.<br />
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It was fun to explore the old fort and explore the area on our own. Here a couple of pics from that day. It is a pretty big park, that also has a mile long pier (well 1/2 mile each way), that we went to the end of as well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the North East Florida area.<br />
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To celebrate their 20th year in operation, Amazon is having a monumental sale referred to as "Amazon Prime Day" on Wednesday, July 15th. <br />
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This is a one day sale in which Amazon is promising more deals than Black Friday! Pretty much a Christmas in July sale. The only catch is that the deals are only available to <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBYBNEE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DBYBNEE&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=LSDTKUTC3MHNRTDM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">prime customers</a></b>. <br />
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Prime Day will start on July 15 at midnight Pacific Time and run for 24 hours. <br />
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The event will include seven "Deals of the Day" and thousands of short-term "Lightning Deals." The deals will be rolling out as often as every 10 minutes throughout the day.<br />
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Also, although these deals are only available to Prime members, Amazon offers 30-day free trials, which will allow you to take advantage of all the Prime day specials. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial here:<br />
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As someone that has utilized Amazon prime for several years, I can say it is definitely worth the cost, even if it is just for the convenience of free two day shipping.<br />
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Since it is so fast and convenient, you will find that you can order many items that you would normally purchase at a grocery store, for cheaper, without having to leave the comfort of your own home. <br />
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However, in addition to the free two day shipping and all the upcoming deals on Prime Day, you also get free unlimited streaming of all TV shows and movies on Amazon Instant Video, unlimited streaming of over 1 million songs on Amazon Music, free unlimited photo storage and over 500,000 free ebooks as well.<br />
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If you haven't given Amazon Prime a try yet, now is the perfect time to jump in and kick the tires, with the free 30 day trial. <br />
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I haven't seen any specifics leaked yet as far as the particular product deals to expect, but I will be sure to update this post as soon as I have anything to pass along. Best of luck scoring some great deals on Amazon Prime Day.<br />
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Prime day deals have begun! Check them out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&linkId=MQ2OWIB5JWTNIN5F&node=11448061011&tag=1063929-20&linkId=4ESXD225OPI3SN44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-12247277414801884892015-07-07T21:19:00.000-04:002015-07-07T21:25:45.665-04:004th of July Trip to the ATL<div style="text-align: center;">
We had a great time up in Atlanta hanging with the family and the kiddos for the 4th of July!
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Here are some pics from the trip! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smiley Hadley!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aww, brother and sister, Max and Colette</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coco bean was always so happy and smiley!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins Heather and Colette</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiddos and their neighbor friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James, Michelle and Hadley at the block party</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hadley ready for some fireworks!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max on a mission to attack the bad guys, note the sword stuffed in the back of his shirt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FishTales restaurant, I had to try the Voodoo bucket..was yummy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coco going for a ride!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hadley looking extra special! Love this one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saved the best for last, Coco thoroughly enjoying a cool whippp oreo dessert! All done.<br />
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And LOVE this video we captured of Coco doing some serious dancing, SO freakin cute!<br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-82561975048442181952015-05-11T08:00:00.000-04:002015-05-11T13:17:35.032-04:00Dekor Plus For Cat LitterToday I'm pretty excited to let you in on a little secret...The <a href="http://amzn.to/1Is4pDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dekor Plus</a> diaper disposal system works great for cat litter! <br />
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Due to our recent move, we now have 3 bedrooms instead of 4, so instead of having a room dedicated to all things kitty related, we now have to share our office with the cat litter garbage can. <br />
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The Dekor Plus is a competitor to the Diaper Genie, but this one had better reviews and significantly lower cost, when factoring in the replacement bags.<br />
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After a month and a half, we are super impressed at how great it works. It comes with an odor blocking bag and a dual-odor blocking system. Check out my quick 2 minute video to see it in action. <br />
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If you are looking for a way to keep the cat litter odor at bay, look no further. We picked the gray one, but it comes in several other colors as well. <br />
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You can read all the great reviews and get free shipping through my Amazon link <b><a href="http://amzn.to/1Is4pDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br />
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If you have any questions, drop me a comment or email and I'd be glad to answer them. Works great!The Path To Richeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769661651142304714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-89664649460134229232015-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:002015-05-09T20:54:23.829-04:00May 2015 Trip to NYWhat's up, what's up?<br />
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Last weekend my siblings and other family members took a trip up to Western NY, where we are from. <br />
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were a few occasions, one was our aunt Janet's 80th Bday, there was
also a baby shower for our cousin and we were also there just to hang
out with family and friends that we haven't seen for a while.<br />
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weather was perfect! Which is a shocker, cause it snowed a week or two
before we got there. When we were there it was 70s and 80s with no
rain at all and everything was in bloom.<br />
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Here are some picture highlights from the trip...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at Rosey's Italian the first night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite, Charlie Riedel's!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hadley!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silly Hadley!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pontillo's pizza used to be my all-time favorite, but it just wasn't as good as usual</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jen S's dog Wellesley</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Jen S' cats Paco, Shemp was too quick for the cam</td></tr>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-14343428832402113112015-02-22T21:09:00.000-05:002015-02-23T15:52:16.478-05:00Movin' on Out!Whew...what a crazy week, last week was! <br />
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Since Oct/Nov the condo building we are renting in, has been in a constant state of construction/destruction. The building was built in 1970 and we knew they would be starting work to examine all of the balcony and exterior portions for structural integrity around the Oct/Nov time frame. <br />
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They recently jackhammered our main balcony and on Monday, we were informed that there was damage to the steel rebar that extended into our unit. So had to remove our entire wall of windows on our first floor and replace it with a wall of plywood, about 4 feet into our living room. Don't you love the knotty pine look? :p<br />
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The huge windows and window framing are stored inside our unit also, taking away more of our usable space. <br />
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That was the last straw for us. We have the cats and knew that meant we would have to be locking them up in one of our rooms upstairs, because of all the materials everywhere and with the makeshift wall, etc.<br />
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We fired off a long detailed email to our landlord on Monday, explaining what we've had to go through the past several months and how things just got much worse and we asked if it would be at all possible to get out of the lease with a month or two notice, given the situation.<br />
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We didn't hear anything on Monday, but Tuesday morning we got a surprising response that said, given the situation, they would let us out of the lease with 30 days notice! We were floored...shocked and SUPER PSYCHED! We had an out!!<br />
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So we hit the online sites looking for rentals and smaller homes/town houses in our price range. There really was very little inventory out there in either category and the ones that we liked literally either went under contract or were already rented out, only a day or two after showing up on MLS.<br />
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On Wednesday, the wifey found a rental on Craigslist of all places and we ended up getting an appt to see it on Sat at 10:30am. We knew the owner was showing it to several other people as well.<br />
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Luckily, we hit it off with the landlord and his wife and it turned out that both he and I work at the same place and have both been there around 8 years. I told them that we were very interested and we filled out the application for credit screen/background check and I said that we would be willing to sign the lease later that day if all was good. <br />
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The crazy thing is, after we left, the people that were there before us pulled back in and we knew they must have driven around the neighborhood and decided they wanted to sign the lease also. :-o<br />
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We pulled into a nearby parking lot and I texted him, making sure he knew how serious we were and I told him that I would pay the deposit, first months half rent (since it was March 15th lease start date) and the pet fee immediately, so there was no question.<br />
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We sat there for what seemed like an eternity (5-10 minutes) and he responded that he accepted and asked if we could meet in an hour to sign the lease. BAM! <br />
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That was a very stressful week and morning! When we met later to sign the lease, he said both the peeps that came back a second time and one other set of folks from earlier in the morning, both wanted to sign the lease as well. <br />
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We are so thankful things worked out in our favor! We had a feeling all along that this particular one was meant to be, based on how things unfolded, but it certainly was an emotional roller coaster of a week. <br />
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We are very excited. It is about 15 mins from where we are now, which knocks 15 minutes off the commute for the wifey, which she is excited about. It should only be about 5-10 mins longer for me, which isn't a big deal since my schedule is pretty flexible.<br />
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It is a nice little 3/2 patio home of around 1500sq ft, with a nice open / split bedroom floor plan. It is nicely updated with a wood burning fireplace and a real nice screened patio with mini in-ground pool. The bonus is that it is a lot cheaper than we are paying now as well. <br />
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We also have access to the community pool, walking paths and there are lots of restaurants close by, including one of our favorite places that we like to go.<br />
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Here are some pics...we can't wait. Less than 4 weeks until move time! Time to declutter, purge and start packing!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-83830359500123193932015-02-09T07:00:00.000-05:002015-02-09T07:00:04.133-05:00Happy 3rd Birthday Max!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today is my nephew Max's 3rd Bday!<br />
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Here are past Bday posts from the <a href="http://www.thepathtoriches.com/2013/02/max-birthday-party-weekend.html" target="_blank">year 1 party</a> & <a href="http://davidandjenw.blogspot.com/2014/02/maxs-curious-george-2nd-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">year 2 </a><br />
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First visit of the Buddo to our place.</div>
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Max wasn't too excited about the sand.</div>
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But he sure did love his car!</div>
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At 2 he added a motorcycle!</div>
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At 3 he has his own convertible!</div>
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Happy Birthday Max! Miss ya buddy! </div>
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We'll talk to you later for presents!</div>
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I saw on <a href="http://slickdeals.net/f/7619370-ios-games-including-fruit-ninja-free-price-drop-all-4-5-to-5-stars?v=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SlickDeals</a> today, that there are a few iOS games that are temporarily free. I guess it is due to today being Australia day and game developers from down under are giving <a href="http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/01/some-great-ios-games-by-developers-from-down-under-are-free-for-australia-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the deals</a> to celebrate!<br />
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Check em out, they're all rated highly. Enjoy!<br />
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<strong>Free iOS Games <br /></strong>
Fruit Ninja - FREE (was $0.99) - 4.5 stars<br />
True Skate - FREE (was $0.99) - 4.5 stars<br />
Train Conductor - FREE (was $1.99) - 4.5 stars<br />
Bonza Word Puzzle - FREE (was $0.99) - 5 stars<br />
Time Surfer - FREE (was $0.99) - 4.5 stars<br />
Earn to Die 2 - FREE (was $1.99) - 4.5 stars<br />
Duet Game - FREE (was $2.99) - 5 stars<br />
Ghost Blitz - FREE (was $2.99) - 5 stars<br />
Kingdom Rush - FREE (was $.99) - 5 stars<br />
Skyward - FREE (was free already) - 4.5 stars<br />
Sniper 3D Assassin: Shoot to Kill - FREE (was free already) - 5 stars<br />
Framed - FREE (was $4.99) - 5 stars<br />
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-14084657438448690262014-12-09T19:43:00.000-05:002014-12-09T19:43:39.975-05:00Congratulations Wifey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a long, hard fought battle, but the wifey has completed her Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, from the University of West Florida!<br />
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So proud and excited! It seems like she's been at it for a long time, because she has, but at the same time it seems like the end has come up quickly!<br />
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Due to some credits from her prior AA degree not transferring and some FL rules, she actually had to take a bunch of classes to get a FL AA degree first, so she actually now has two AA degrees and her Bachelors degree.<br />
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She started in the Summer of 2010 to get the new AA degree, then started at UWF in the Spring of 2012 and she took her last final! Woot woot!<br />
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She did such a great job, she will be graduating with honors!<br />
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I was so impressed at how well she was able to focus and juggle her full time job and somewhere between 2-4 classes each semester, while still managing to find time to feed me and the kitties and not go insane! :o) We are all very grateful!<br />
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When I started to write this post a week ago, I originally said that now it's time to put that degree to good use and move on up in the world...Well, in the last week she has taken the world by storm and managed to interview for and land a new position as a medical office manager for a different office, within the same company she's been with the last 5+ years. <br />
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That is the role that she has been preparing for over the last few years. It is that next level up and one of the main reasons she was pursing her degree in the first place. So excited, mostly because I know how hard she has worked and because it shows that all her hard work paid off!<br />
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The position sounds like a great fit, the doctors and director all really liked her (of course) and she did a great job at the interview, since they offered her the job the next day. She starts the new job sometime within the next 30 days.<br />
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Great job!! So proud and glad to see she's being recognized for her efforts! Yay wifey! Here's to a great new start, for the upcoming New Year!<br />
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We're going to celebrate this coming weekend with a getaway to Universal Studios and she picked <a href="http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/sites/default/files/styles/img-max-1200x800/public/ETC_MainDiningRoom.jpg?itok=H7aycItD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emeril's Tchoup Chop restaurant</a> for her celebratory dinner! Can't wait!<br />
<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-7388721429257662182014-11-08T19:49:00.000-05:002014-11-08T19:56:51.739-05:00Zombie Catchers - New iOS Game<br />
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Zombie Catchers is my favorite new game! I noticed it was very popular and had great reviews for graphics and it's uniqueness in the App Store. Unfortunately for all you Android folks out there, it is iOS only at the moment.<br />
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It is a game created by a new company called <a href="http://www.twomenandadog.fi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Men and a Dog</a> and the company is made up of some former members of the Rovio team, creators of Angry Birds.<br />
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I can confirm that the graphics look great on the iPhone 6 Plus and the game play is quick and super fun.<br />
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Here's what it says on their site for a quick description of the game:<br />
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"Get ready to meet Bud and A.J., two intergalactic serial entrepreneurs
on a mission to rid the world from this dreadful infestation. Using an
arsenal of the latest advancements in zombie-catching technology, they
plan to round up the zombies, with a juicy scheme in mind... Who said
the zombie apocalypse couldn't be a lucrative business opportunity?"<br />
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Check out the trailer...<br />
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Way cool, definitely a fun game, try it out!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-6888761507363400952014-11-06T07:00:00.000-05:002014-11-06T07:00:03.834-05:00Halloween Weekend FunOver the Halloween weekend, we went up to Atlanta to hang with the family, take in some of the fall leaves and cooler temps and watch the little ones trick or treat.<br />
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Unfortunately everyone either had been sick just before, was sick during or got sick after, but that didn't stop us from having fun.<br />
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Here are some highlight pics, good times!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great smile on Hadley!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max has some interesting faces!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun with pumpkins and kiddos</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max, Hadley and Colette ready to go trick or treating</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wifey and I at Tallulah Gorge State Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Falls and colorful leaves at Tallulah George State Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horse dressed up like a Zebra for Halloween in Helen GA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette is a very smiley baby!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big family photo of everyone that lives there or was there visiting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another interesting face from Max!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kiddos were very cute together, at times. ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maddie snuggled up all the time</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We hit up George Pierce Park on the way out real quick, nice colors/reflection</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great fall colors!</td></tr>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-85090722558132845782014-11-04T19:53:00.000-05:002014-11-04T20:50:33.334-05:00New iPhone 6 Plus - First Impressions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At long last, we finally have our new iPhone 6 Plus phones! I have to say I really like the larger size and I definitely think we chose the best iPhone 6 Plus cases and screen protectors as well. More on those towards the bottom of this post.<br />
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New iPhone 6 Plus Phones Received (Finally)</h2>
My wife and I each ordered the 64GB iPhone 6 Plus in Silver (White) on the release date, from our local Verizon store and received them yesterday. That was about a week and a half past our estimated arrival date.<br />
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A few people came in wanting to get new iPhones while we were there and Verizon still does not have any 6 or 6 Pluses in inventory, other than those arriving for customers that pre-ordered. <br />
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Verizon had a trade-in deal at the time that we pre-ordered, giving us $200 for each of our iPhone 5 phones, but due to overwhelming demand, the company that was paying that much for the phones ran out of funds, so we have to do things slightly different. <br />
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Verizon is still honoring the $200 if you signed up during the special promo, but if you wanted, you could instead trade them in at the Verizon store for I think $120 or something through that original company. No thanks. So we will be sent a prepaid mailer and we just have to drop the phones in the mailer and in 2 weeks, Verizon provides a $200 Visa gift card for each phone. That'll work. <br />
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Having had the new iPhones in our hands since last evening, I have to say I really do like the larger size! It is crazy how small our old phones look next to them.<br />
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The iPhone 6 is a great size as well, I checked out the 6 that my mom/sister have over the weekend and they are definitely bigger than the 5, but for us, we figured if we were going to spend the $ on the upgrade, we wanted something completely different.<br />
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Favorite part so far, is a combo of the larger screen/type, making everything so much more clear and easier to see/read and the thumbprint for unlocking and doing other things like authorizing app downloads in the App Store. I really like not having to type in my iTunes password every time I want to download a new app.<br />
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As far as one handed operations go, I am able to utilize the phone with one hand for surfing the web and using apps like Flipboard and other news related apps. When it comes to typing emails, I definitely use two hands, but I did before as well. It is certainly easier to utilize two hands in most cases, but this is not as much of an issue as I expected it to be, so I'm pleasantly surprised here.<br />
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Another thing I really like is watching YouTube videos that were recorded in HD, in landscape mode. The videos that take up the full screen really look so much larger and crisp, compared to the iPhone 5. I'm definitely looking forward to exploring there a bit more, possibly trying out some streaming TV shows or some full HD movies. <br />
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So far in the limited time we've had the phones, the only downside is the fact that since it is so new, I do find that I'm very conscious and careful with it, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. <br />
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Best iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cases and Screen Protectors</h2>
Along those same lines, before we ventured out into the real world with our phones, we both wanted to make sure our shiny new phones were protected.<br />
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We both ordered cases and I ordered screen protectors as well, prior to receiving the phones. As such, we were hoping they would fit well and meet out expectations and I have to say they far exceeded our expectations and we're quite impressed!<br />
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The wifey keeps hers in her purse quite often and she is a bit more prone to banging it around, so she went with the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0RDH7E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00M0RDH7E&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=P6WPYDZUZFN5KDCY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">i-Blason Armorbox iPhone 6 Plus case</a></b>, in pink of course. It is kinda like the Otterbox, with a much smaller and lighter form factor. She had the Otterbox on her iPhone 5 and prefers the overall look and feel on the i-Blason much better.<br />
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I went with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWSV0M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00MAWSV0M&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=7FIVI6VZGPSUCW45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Spigen Crystal Clear iPhone 6 Plus case</b></a>. It is very minimalist and it really shows off the great looks of the phone, while still providing great protection.<br />
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What I really like is that it compliments and actually enhances the phone so well. The camera on both of the new iPhone 6 models protrudes from the back of the phone a bit. This case adds just enough of a lip that the camera is now slightly sunken in so that if you set your phone on it's back, it will lie flat and the camera glass is no longer in danger of getting scratched. <br />
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The switch for the sound on/off, headphone jack, lightning cable and speaker are exposed, while the power button and the volume up/down buttons are concealed behind plastic. It is designed really well though, because when you press the power button or the up/down volume buttons, they click slightly and it just feels nice. You do not have to exert a lot of pressure at all.<br />
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One quick thing to note, with the Spigen case, the case comes with protective film on BOTH sides of the plastic case to protect the case from scratches during shipping. You need to remove that film from both sides, after taking the case out of the package.<br />
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It is very difficult to see that the film is on there and it takes either a sharp fingernail or what I ended up doing was carefully using one of the blades from some tiny scissors to peel it off, being careful not to scratch the case. After removing the protective film, the case was crystal clear, without a scratch as you would expect to see.<br />
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Both the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0RDH7E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00M0RDH7E&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=P6WPYDZUZFN5KDCY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">i-Blason</a></b> and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWSV0M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00MAWSV0M&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=7FIVI6VZGPSUCW45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Spigen cases</b></a> come in a large variety of color combinations as well.<br />
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The wife's case comes with a built-in screen protector, so she didn't need a separate one, but I purchased the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NG3RO8Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NG3RO8Y&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=HN7XF7EU3ELONZSM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iSmooth iPhone 6 Plus HD - Ultra Clear Screen Protectors</a></b>. I used the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AGA3KVU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AGA3KVU&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=5KG5Y6H6TKK2AQMY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iSmooth screen protectors for our iPhone 5 devices</a></b> over the last two years. The company rocks, they provide a lifetime guarantee and when I scratched one a year or so ago, they sent me out a new pack right away!<br />
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They are great. I am SUPER particular about not having ANY bubbles on my screen. I want it to look 100% like there isn't even a screen protector on there and following their quick install video, I was able to accomplish that without ruining a single one. Each pack comes with 3 screen protectors, just in case. Here is the install video for the 6, it's the same process for the 6 Plus.<br />
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We were visiting family over the weekend and I had them order these screen protectors before we got there, so I could install them on their new iPhones as well. They were shocked how great they looked and not a single bubble.<br />
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I always do what the company recommends in the video, which is to install the screen protectors in a bathroom with the shower running. The reason for that is the moisture takes most of the dirt out of the air, so be sure to allow the water to run for a minute or two before installing the screen protector. I like to run the water very warm, but not hot enough to cause condensation to form on the screen/protectors themselves.<br />
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Inside the packages there are dust removal stickers as well. I had no idea what these were for, until watching the video last weekend. It is a super simple way to get out any dust particles and that is what allowed me to get the screen protectors on 3 iPhone 6 devices and 2 iPhone 6 Plus devices without ruining a single one.<br />
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Prior to knowing what the dust removal stickers were for, I would always get a few dust bubbles or hairs in there and just toss it and use another. Now, there is no need to do that! I got high fives all around for how great they went on, without a single bubble on any of the devices. I even got a text from my brother-in-law the next day, saying how impressed he was with the results.<br />
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So if you're put off by the idea of using a screen protector because you don't want any bubbles or anything to distract from the look of your screen, there is no need to worry. You won't even know the screen protector is there, it doesn't modify the look of your home screen at all, it is 100% clear and you honestly won't even know it is there.<br />
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One thing to note is that the screen protector doesn't go all the way to the edge of the device, because as you get closer to the edge, the corners of the new phones are rounded. But it does cover the full screen area on the face of the phone and goes as close to the edges as possible.<br />
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If you have any questions at all about the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0RDH7E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00M0RDH7E&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=P6WPYDZUZFN5KDCY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">i-Blason Armorbox iPhone 6 Plus case</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWSV0M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00MAWSV0M&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=7FIVI6VZGPSUCW45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spigen iPhone 6 Plus case</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JH87ZSQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JH87ZSQ&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=5R3W2Z7RRT4YV6UM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spigen iPhone 6 case</a></b> or the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I80F2LG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I80F2LG&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=YJJ3M2K7JBLJ74LQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iSmooth iPhone 6</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NG3RO8Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NG3RO8Y&linkCode=as2&tag=1063929-20&linkId=LNYHXLHJRL7MV7TF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Plus screen protectors</a></b>, let me know. Between myself, my wife and immediate family, 6 of us have either the 6 or the 6 Plus phones and we all utilize those cases and screen protectors and as Tony the Tiger says...they'errrrrrr grrrrrrrrrrrreat!<br />
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Conclusion</h2>
All in all, we have no regret at all getting the larger iPhone
6 Plus models so far and we're really looking forward to learning how to take
full advantage of what the phones have to offer! <br />
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An added bonus, this time around there is already <b><a href="http://www.evasi0njailbreak.com/ios-8-jailbreak-8.1-untethered-guide-one-click-pangu-1.1-ios-8.1-devices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a jailbreak available for iOS 8.1</a></b>! When we got the iPhone 5 it was more than 6 months before a jailbreak was available for iOS 6, so if you're into that sort of thing, definitely check out that link for full details. The only downside is that it sounds like the next iOS update, 8.1.1, will plug holes that allow the jailbreak to work. So if you want to jailbreak, stay on iOS 8.1.<br />
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Did you upgrade to the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What are your favorite features? Any tips/tricks to share? Please drop a comment below and let us know!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-37085328055405156702014-10-29T15:06:00.002-04:002014-10-29T15:11:05.127-04:00Happy National Kitty Day!Today is National Kitty Day, which is great because I happen to be working from home today, so I get to hang out with my boys! Here are some recent pictures of our fuzzy kids.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buddy LOVES to watch bird videos on the tablet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monkey likes to sit on my lap on work from home days</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two always like to be touching when they sleep</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chillin' Al Bundy style</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monkey!</td></tr>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-81871800225051580772014-09-19T18:34:00.000-04:002014-09-20T22:53:14.495-04:00iPhone 6 / 6 Plus - First Day Excitement! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAOBfLXYCszt5M5g8w90BwRPgDU2tx74sMZwk7i7IL0FeyIj7jr0lt7QUNv5F3LmnYQxs183956XYom_7cj42_tNc1CjnngpkaC1_sCLdb6o9UsZT5ULDFvilCn6cOg23SfaC7dkjMrWH/s1600/iphone-6-plus-comparison.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAOBfLXYCszt5M5g8w90BwRPgDU2tx74sMZwk7i7IL0FeyIj7jr0lt7QUNv5F3LmnYQxs183956XYom_7cj42_tNc1CjnngpkaC1_sCLdb6o9UsZT5ULDFvilCn6cOg23SfaC7dkjMrWH/s1600/iphone-6-plus-comparison.JPG" height="320" width="240"></a><br>
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Ok, I have to admit, I got a bit wrapped up in the iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus excitement today!<br>
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My wife and I both have the iPhone 5 and we pre-ordered those two years ago and got them on the day of release, which is today for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.<br>
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We did not do any pre-ordering for the iPhone 6 because we wanted to get our hands on the new devices first, to really see with our own eyes just how much larger they are than our existing phones and we weren't even sure if we would upgrade right now.<br>
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The thing was that through Verizon, we could trade-in our existing devices for $200 each and they were also offering an additional 1GB of data for free for each phone, when upgrading to a new device. So that was constantly in the back of my mind, since that wasn't guaranteed to last longer than a few weeks. <br>
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I had no plans to really do anything iPhone related today, other than keep an eye on the hype for fun, but that changed around 9am.<br>
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I got to talking to my sisters back and forth via email and one had pre-ordered the 6, the other the 6 Plus and my mom got a 6. The 6 Plus is the bigger one and it is backordered by a few weeks.<br>
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I suddenly really wanted to get them in my hands to check them out and really wanted to see them both side by side. The hard part would be finding an elusive 6 Plus.<br>
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I started out the day hitting the local Verizon store about a mile down the road. There was no line and no waiting, good sign. Walked right in and was helped right away. Unfortunately, they did not have any display models to check out, but they did have a few of the regular 6 with the larger 64GB/128GB storage.<br>
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I gotta admit, I was tempted. I emailed the wifey at her work email and usually she gets back to me right away, but nada after 5 mins or so. I decided to check out Staples, since online it said they will have them, but no dice at my local store, they said they don't carry smartphones. So I went back home.<br>
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At lunch time, the wifey said she never got the specific email on the topic of the iPhone 6, but had received the other messages I sent before and after. Very weird, that hasn't happened before, so I guess that happened for a reason, I wasn't meant to get the 6.<br>
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At lunch time I decided to head to the Apple store and whew, the line was about 100 people deep snaking around the inside of the store and half way around the block. Luckily, we were there yesterday to get the wifey's battery replaced for free under a recent recall type thing and the guy said if you just want to check them out tomorrow, avoid any lines and just come on in, so I did.<br>
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They had a ton of both the 6 and 6 Plus on display to touch and feel, which was way cool. You could compare them side by side and they even had a long enough security cable that I could drop em in my pocket, which I did. The 6 is on the left and 6 Plus on the right, it's a bit easier to see the difference in the comparison pic at the top. <br>
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Much to my surprise, the iPhone 6 Plus dropped right in my shorts pocket, which isn't as deep as my pocket would be in khaki pants or jeans. That was pretty much the deciding factor for me. I really liked the bigger screen, since like TVs, bigger is always better, but what I thought would feel too big and bulky was not.<br>
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Of course a 3 minute hands on evaluation is by no means an exhaustive, scientific test, but it was enough for me to do an about face and want to pull the trigger.<br>
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I'm sure the device will end up being bigger than expected in some situations and will take a bit of getting used to and there will be times when I say it is a bit too big, but just in the few minutes I had it in my hand, it seemed like the right choice. When I went back to my phone to post some pictures of the new devices, my phone seemed so tiny in comparison.<br>
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Unfortunately, there were no 6 Plus devices available, as I assumed. Best Buy was on the way home, so I stopped there and they had 1 Plus on display and I had a bit more fun and talked to a few of the guys checking it out, but none available. I asked them if it was possible to order one there and get the Verizon trade-in deal when it arrives, but they said no.<br>
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I decided to stop back at Verizon on the way home, to see if it was possible to do an order now/trade-in later deal through them directly and after a phone call or two, he said yes. We can order the Plus phones now, lock in the $200 trade-in price and get the additional 1GB of data per line. Sweet...done deal. <br>
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So they are now on order, 2 - iPhone 6 Plus phones in Silver with 64GB of storage. Only downside is the arrival date isn't until a month from now. Oct 24th to be exact, but he said it could be sooner if they ramp up production. That gives some time for the iOS 8 kinks to get worked out and some time for the anticipation and excitement to build!<br>
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I've already helped my mom pick out <a href="http://amzn.to/1uOSxCB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a great, inexpensive case for the iPhone 6</a> and have some <a href="http://amzn.to/YZFzHv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">screen protectors</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/1qSmfHU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a case for the 6 Plus</a> in my cart! The wifey said she is probably going to go with this one, <a href="http://amzn.to/1yjLGpJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">of course it's pink</a>.<br>
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The good thing is that all existing cables and chargers will still work and the <a href="http://amzn.to/1mn5Ytw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">car mount</a> that we both have (and love) will still work great as well! <br>
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Can't wait! Did you end up pre-ordering? Get your new device today? If so how is it so far? If not, excited, frustrated? Drop me a comment below and best of luck with your new device, for all those early adopters out there!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-74102801792983787972014-09-09T22:13:00.000-04:002014-09-10T09:40:47.867-04:00iPhone 6, 6 Plus, Apple Pay and Apple Watch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It was quite the busy day of announcements at Apple's live event today!<br />
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As expected, they released details and naming for the new iPhone 6 devices and the new built in payment processing system, Apple Pay.<br />
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They also released lots of details about the new wearable, which is now called the Apple Watch. <br />
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iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus Details</h2>
The new iPhone 6 has a larger, 4.7 inch screen. In comparison the iPhone 5 models are 4 inches. The price will be $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for 64GB and $399 for 128GB.<br />
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Thanks to Jen S for the comment below about the possibility of free upgrades for prior iPhone devices to the iPhone 6. This is with a new 2 year contract for those eligible on Verizon, but it looks like other carriers are trying to match or beat that deal as well. Check out this <a href="http://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-offers-free-iphone-6-with-trade-in-2-year-contract/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNet article</a> for some further details.<br />
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The iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 inch screen. The price will be $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB and $499 for the 128GB version.<br />
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Both phones will be available for pre-order this Friday, September 12th and will be released on Friday, September 19th.<br />
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Both come in Silver, Gold and Space Gray. <br />
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Apple also dropped the prices on its older iPhone models, the iPhone 5S is now $99 and the 8GB 5C is free. All prices above require a new two-year customer agreement.<br />
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<a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Existing iPhone Device Comparison</a><br />
<a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official iPhone 6 Page </a><br />
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Apple Pay </h2>
Apple Pay was announced at the event, which utilizes NFC technology built into the phone, to allow proximity payment using TouchID. Leave your wallet and credit cards at home and pay by phone.<br />
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<a href="http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Apple Pay Page</a><br />
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Apple Watch</h2>
The Apple Watch will be available in early 2015, for a starting price of $349. It was marketed as a lifestyle improving device and it comes in many shapes, sizes and colors. It contains a built in heart rate monitor and full fitness tracking capabilities. It will require an iPhone to operate.<br />
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<a href="http://www.apple.com/watch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Apple Watch Page</a><br />
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iOS 8</h2>
The new iPhones will come pre-installed with iOS 8. I haven't yet had a chance to dig in and see what all that encompasses, but here is a <a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/ios-8-10-things-we-want-to-see-1166133" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full iOS 8 breakdown</a>.<br />
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iOS 8 requires an iPhone 4S or newer device and it will be available September 17th for download.<br />
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iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus Comparison to Samsung / LG </h2>
The Samsung Galaxy S5 will probably be the phone that most folks compare the iPhone 6 to, so here is a <a href="http://www.itproportal.com/2014/09/09/iphone-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-full-specs-comparison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full detailed comparison</a>.<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-6-plus-specs-versus-samsung-galaxy-note-4-lg-g3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comparison of the "phablet" class of phones</a>, since the iPhone 6 Plus at 5.5 inches falls directly in that category. That article compares the iPhone 6 Plus, Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3.<br />
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Apple September 9th Keynote Presentation Replay</h2>
Here is the <a href="http://www.apple.com/live/2014-sept-event/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full keynote presentation replay</a>.<br />
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Conclusion</h2>
I joined the live presentation a bit late today, so I only got to see the Apple Watch portion. There are already a lot of wearables that function similarly, but no one call sell a device like Apple, it was a great presentation.<br />
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I think big fans of Apple products will buy the Apple Watch. Since it requires an iPhone and starts at $349, I think it will be a tough sell to most folks just looking for a cool fitness tracker.<br />
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Personally, it was much cooler than I thought it would be, but I just don't see the need to spend that much when you have the phone in your pocket and you can add a great fitness tracker like the <a href="http://www.nichesitetools.com/fitbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FitBit </a>for $99. And I'm not a big watch person either.<br />
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I think Apple did the smart thing and released the new iPhone 6 with 16GB at the same $199 price that most everyone is used to for a new iPhone. In that aspect, it is a no-brainer for anyone in need of updating that just wants the latest version with more horsepower and larger screen.<br />
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The main question I see is what size. Without having the device in our hands, it's easy to say go big! But I think the 5.5 screen size may be a bit large for a pocket. I have a friend who's wife went with one of the Galaxy Note phablets of that size and she returned it within a week. It was just to big and bulky to utilize as a phone.<br />
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I was really hoping for a phone more in the 4.8-5.0 range, 4.7 will probably be fine for most people, but I would definitely like to get the iPhone 6 Plus in my hands and in my pocket to get a better feel for the device.<br />
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My wife and I have the iPhone 5 and mine was replaced (with some persuasive help from my brother-in law) after about 18 months due to a black blob appearing on all of my pictures, so mine is still pretty new.<br />
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My wife's phone is part of the recent <a href="https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-battery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free battery replacement program</a> and as such, she will have a new battery in her phone real soon, so we have no urgent need to upgrade. <br />
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However, I know my relatives will probably be jumping in on the iPhone 6 action, so I'm looking forward to hearing their take and seeing how they work.<br />
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<b>What are your thoughts an opinions? Gonna jump on in head first, or give it some time for the dust to settle? Drop me a comment and let me know!</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-43474767549872764462014-08-03T16:42:00.005-04:002014-08-03T16:52:44.073-04:00Andre Reed - Inducted Into the Hall of Fame<br />
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As a life-long Buffalo Bills fan, I wanted to give a huge shout-out to my man, number 83 Andre Reed for FINALLY making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend! Congratulations!<br />
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It was a long time coming, but we all knew it was just a matter of time.<br />
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You are one of my favorite players of all time and I still have my original #83 jersey from way back in the day and wear it proudly on game day!<br />
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It was great to see you catch the ball from Jim, for old times sake, on stage at the HOF ceremony. Hope it provides a spark to the team kicking off the season tonight in the Hall of Fame game and for the rest of the season!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-75318073581011453042014-06-30T07:00:00.000-04:002014-06-30T07:00:06.289-04:00Dr Elsey Precious Cat Ultra - Free Shipping<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693640556982927760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023257818212004783.post-59792398172772615592014-06-24T21:11:00.002-04:002014-06-29T15:16:45.202-04:00Weekend Visit to the ATLThe wifey and I went up to Atlanta to visit the family last Thurs-Sunday and had a great time!<br />
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My sister Jen had a new baby girl, Colette (below) on June 7th and we
used that as an excellent excuse to take a long weekend getaway.<br />
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My sister Michelle and her husband James were also there with niece Hadley and doggie Maddie, so we got to see everyone all at one time, which is always fun!<br />
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We went out to dinner at our favorite Italian place close to them (Ippolito's) shortly after we arrived on Thursday evening.<br />
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We then stopped by the Splash park that just across the way...<br />
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David mowed the lawn and Max always loves to "help" daddy mow the grass.<br />
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Saturday morning Michelle/James/Hadley and dog Maddie headed back home, luckily she had her new airplane toy we got her, cause she wasn't being a happy camper before that, from what we heard. <br />
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Saturday afternoon the wifey and I headed to Chateau Elan Winery for a little mini-getaway within the larger getaway!<br />
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We had a gift certificate from our recent 10 year anniversary that the wifey's sister/brother-in-law got us and it was only 20 mins from where my sister lives.<br />
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That was a really great place. We did a winery tour at 5pm with some sampling after, purchased a few bottles to take home and did dinner at their Irish Pub Restaurant and then played some pool and had some more wine in their lounge.<br />
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Then on Sunday, we headed back to Jens to hang for a bit more and I was left to watch Max solo for a bit and we had some outdoor water fun. It might not be normal activity to let Max play on/in his water table with his pajamas on, but that's what fun Uncle Chris is for! Check out the video at the bottom to see just how much fun he was having!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hadley contemplating life</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching a movie on the iPad with GiGi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette excited to be hanging out solo with Uncle Chris!</td></tr>
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