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Already, Google does a great job of indexing keywords, delivering personalized results, as well as placing localized results into SERPs. Already, mobile strategy has proved to be important with Google search results, because their current algorithm pulls together information from places like Google+, and Google Maps.
Last week, Google announced a game changer for business owners: Starting on April 21, 2015, Google will be adding mobile ranking to their algorithm. To put it plainly: if your current website isn't suitable for mobile devices, then you will lose visibility no matter how well you are playing the SEO game (with this move, this one, or even, this one.)
Originally launched in 2013, Google's new algorithm is configured to enhance their mobile prerogative by labeling mobile sites as well as placing them higher in search results. Why are they doing this? Because more and more people are using their mobile devices to find web pages, and Google's entire goal is to make their results the most relevant and user friendly.
Here, enter your site into Google's Mobile-Friendly Test and see how your site ranks. If your site isn't ready for mobile, then you need to make a change.
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Certainly, while crowdfunding has potential to be very successful due to the Internet age and social media, it still takes an entrepreneurial spirit, solid relationships, and a whole tribe behind your project in order to be successful.
Crowdfunding, to put it simply, is the practice of raising money for a project or venture via the Internet. Crowdfunding has become so popular that there are multiple platforms that people can use to fund their venture. In 2013 alone, the crowdfunding industry has grown to be $5.1 billion worldwide.
Like the self-publishing industry, a successful crowdfunding campaign is only partly successful due to those who purchase or support the project. The other side is, of course, the project itself and the ability to get the message across about what the product does and why it will change someone's life.
Most crowdfunding platforms offer all types of campaigns, but some are targeted at specific audiences. Each platform runs these campaigns differently, but perhaps the biggest difference is Rewards Crowdfunding vs Equity Crowdfunding. To put it simply:
In addition, each crowdfunding platform is currently run by their own rules. Discussions have been in place for awhile on creating an equal playing field for all platforms, but there is no date when it will all be determined.
Sometimes, it's easy to forget that the Internet itself is young. Which means, that many things that the Internet offers are even younger and newer to the scene. Crowdfunding, for example, began in 2003, but the actual term "crowdfunding" was not used until 3 years later. Artistshare was the first crowdfunding platform that began in the year 2000. It was a way for musical artists to produce an album and sell said album online. The idea was that the fans of these musicians are the ones who funded these projects, and instead of going the traditional music recording and contract route, they could have a contract with ArtistShare.
Since then, crowdfunding has expanded to over a dozen platforms, all designed to help fund and support projects. These sites such as IndieGoGo, GoFundMe, FundaGeek, and Kickstarter (to name a few) all support the entrepreneur in making their ideas, talents, and visions come to life.
But do these platforms actually raise the money the projects are asking for? And what campaigns can we attribute to a successful crowdfunding campaign?
The answer, overall, is a yes…most of the time. As a whole, crowdfunding has contributed billions to the economy over the years, which, in turn, creates more jobs, and other contributions to society. Just take a look at these stats:
There have been many successful crowdfunding campaigns included the Tile ($2.6 million), Reading Rainbow ($5.4 million), Canary Home Security ($10 million), Veronica Mars Movie ($5.7 million), Micro 3D Printer ($3.4 million), and more. The most successful crowdfunding project of all time? The video game Star Citizen coming in at $65.3 million, making it a holder in the Guinness Book of World Records.
This very small slice shows us that crowdfunding can support anything from movies and video games, to gadgets and tech devices.
While the above numbers are impressive, these are only the stats for successful crowdfunding campaigns. In order to be successful on a crowdfunding campaign, you must first have a prototype of business model, a marketing strategy, potential backers and investors, and your project must be approved by the platform you choose to use. And even then, not all campaigns actually get funded. In fact, Kickstarter reports that only 41% of all campaigns actually get funded, and around 20% of all campaigns get rejected. The average campaign raises around $10,000 which is hardly enough for someone to live off of, let alone put the time and work into what needs to be done to prove their product successful.
And while being realistic is helpful, it shouldn't mean that we don't try. Successful crowdfunding is accomplished in the same way that all of us entrepreneurs and small business owners are successful: by creating great relationships, asking these relationships to be a part of a collaborative effort, and then creating an idea that speaks to your clients and the public as a whole. When this happens, and we invite people into our efforts, they are not only supporters of the cause, by have an emotional ownership invested in the project. Its not just one persons idea but a whole collection of people joining in an effort to make something happen, that is the power of crowdfunding.
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But creativity isn't just reserved for those who have a big dream. Creativity is something we each have, and I believe it is crucial to cultivate that creativity whatever it may be. Here's why:
So this Christmas, I have my eye on a few gadgets that I can have in the office for my staff to get creative with. I want them to be able to express themselves, take a needed break, get creative…and then of course, turn that creativity in productivity!
When I found Pencil and Paper by 53, I had to find out more. I am excited to share this product with you, as it is a great way to get creative while using what you already have in your office. You don't have to be an artist, in fact this gadget and app work great for taking notes, collaborative sharing, and even sketching ideas in a more creative way. Here are my favorite features of Pencil and Paper by 53:
Ah, the Pencil. This app can be used with just your finger but the Pencil is a unique stylus that is designed specifically for the wide range of features the toolbox offers. For starters, it looks and feels like an artist's pencil, which assists in feeling like you are creating and not just working on an iPad.
But the best feature of the Pencil? It's intuitive, smart, and user friendly. My hesitation with the Pencil at first glance was the learning curve my hand would need in order to be able to draw, design, and write like I would in the analog world, but conform to the parameters of the digital world. 53 has given the Pencil a few features that truly, you couldn't successfully create without:
The Paper app comes with notebook features where you can create and customize a few notebooks in order to stay organized. You can sort them by project, person, or even idea. These are essentially the project notebooks for each person. I love that my whole team could keep their drawings, sketches, and mock-ups on a central iPad in the office, and learn from one another as well.
Paper makes it so easy for one of my team members to go into a specific client folder and create a design for a website image, and let other members of the team know it was in the app awaiting their feedback.
If another team member wants to add something to the idea but not make it permanent, all they have to do is implement the rewind feature when sharing. By placing two fingers on the screen and making a counter-clockwise motion, the app "rewinds" (or fast forwards with the opposite direction) anything that was just added. So at any given time, people can see the original design and the changes that others are suggesting. If the team decides the new changes are good, then you can keep creating. If not, simply rewind to where you want the mockup to begin, and it's back to collaboration.
The paper app allows a user to share a specific sketch with someone else via many avenues:
These sharing options expand the possibilities to take these creations and use them for our business in a unique way. They also allow for a digital version of a drawing to be made pretty darn close to the original, or take an original work of art and make it possible to use as a website header or background.
The tools for creating that Paper comes with are:
Each one of these provides the versatility needed in order to create something accurate to your imagination. Supported with a full color wheel, and ability to seamlessly switch between creative tools, it is easy for the artist or designer to create textures, moods, emotions, and effects that one can't simply explain or even sometimes obtain in the digital space.
In addition, these tools provide exactly what you need to take readable notes in a meeting, add feedback or questions to an existing drawing, give directions for the digital artist on the drawing, and more.
Like any great creative firm, 53 has built a community for those who created called "The Mix". It's a space where artists that use Paper can share what they are designing with The Mix community. Not only can you glean ideas and inspiration off these ideas, but you also have the ability to save your favorite images to a journal on your app, and customize them to be your own.
What a great outlet for creative types like you and me!
My hope is that this app and gadget brings a change to be creative while being productive for the team environment. Because we are always focused on giving the client exactly what they need to help them succeed, I think something like this will allow for further and more accurate collaboration and communication. But what about you and your team? What gadgets can your team not live without and why? Come on over to our Facebook page and join the conversation. Let's get creative together!
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While big corporations do fill a specific need, shopping at small, local business are a great way to support the economy, as well as the dreamers and entrepreneurs that are near and dear to our hearts. Plus, your gift recipients will thank you for the one of a kind novelties under the tree this year that are often only found at small businesses and specialty stores.
In today's blog, here are a few reason why you should #shopsmall on #smallbizsatruday if you haven't decided to already:
Are you convinced yet? Not only do small businesses make up a large part of our economy, they facilitate creativity and inspiration among one another. When we shop small, we contribute to growth of our economy, and pay money to the inventiveness of those who have ventured out on a limb.
Where to Shop
A great place to shop, is your own neighborhood. Remember small businesses come in all shapes and size: from boutiques, to bakeries, auto shops and even dry cleaners. So think outside the box: is there a service one of these businesses offers that a family or friend needs? Purchasing a gift card for these shops opens up gift possibilities even further. If the shop doesn't have a gift card option, but you still want to shop there on Small Business Saturday, consider an early gift or scheduling service at a future date but taking care of the payment upfront.
Most small businesses have readily embraced online sales and social media and will offer #smallbizsaturday deals or promotions. And others, like many on Etsy, will embrace the opportunity to meet their local shoppers face to face by hosting a trunk show. Be sure to check their websites to see what your favorite entrepreneurs are doing to help you #shopsmall.
This year, American Express is offering an incentive for businesses and consumers who partnered with them. Log on to ShopSmallNow.com and when you spend $10 or more at any buisness listed with your American Express card, you will receive a $10 statement credit.
And, if you are a small business owner, both Bing! and Yelp are offering great deals on online advertisements this holiday season when you register as a small business premiere partner.
Being a small business owner myself, I more than understand what it's like around the holiday season, and I would love to help you come up with incentives and proper online advertisements to help you get the word out and encourage people to #shopsmall. Give me a call at 949-391-3333 ext. 701 to be sure your website is ready for the holiday shopping season.
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In today's blog, we give you the cliff notes on the mega file that is net neutrality, what's at stake, and how things will change if the Internet is no longer equal.
Net neutrality is the idea that all Internet traffic, no matter what is being viewed or streamed, or who is doing the streaming, is treated equally. There is currently a "non-blocking" rule in the United States which prohibits a company to block people from using the Internet. Other countries do not have this freedom and can block the Internet as they please. In addition, we have security blocks in which parents can have specific settings, for example, but the "non-blocking" rule in the US means that as a whole, the Internet should not be blocked from usage.
In addition, there is a "non-discrimination" clause that states that no one can discriminate, for any reason, against a company or provider and slow down service. What this means is that in the Internet's current mode of operation, a service provider should not slow down traffic for any reason. For example, Comcast isn't supposed to slow down streaming on a competitor, such as Netflix.
In short, (when practiced correctly), the idea of net neutrality gives all Internet users the ability to have equal access to what the Internet provides.
The problem, is that the Internet, while seemingly equal, already is in danger of being monopolized. The graphic below, from Wired, demonstrates what the average person thinks goes on when they surf the Internet, versus what actually goes on.
According to Wired, the big companies in the game, (Google, Facebook, or Netflix to name a few) are already in the "fast lanes" of the Internet by having obtained direct connections to ISPs such as Comcast or Verizon. Through these ISPs, they run dedicated computer servers, giving their users faster access than other companies. And while this is under the title of "net neutrality", you and I both know that isn't really equal. One solution suggested is taking the focus off net neutrality, and instead placing emphasis on competition on ISPs, so that bigger brands are less likely to gain a monopoly.
Currently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been taken to court by Verizon. Verizon is not happy with the "non-discrimination" clause of net neutrality, as it forbids them from creating other (preferred) pathways of Internet service to anyone that they choose.
If the court rules in favor of net neutrality, then the Internet will stay as it is now. However, if the court rules in favor of Verizon, then things will surely change. As it stands today, the FCC has the tools to enforce a sort of "non-blocking" rule, in which companies should not block anyone from using the Internet, but it has no way of enforcing a "non-discrimination" rule.
If mobile and cable companies can discriminate, for whatever reason they chose, then many start-ups, non-profits, schools, and small businesses, could have a toll on their hands for higher speed and bandwidth that they may not be able to pay. This would mean that their sites may not get the same speed and access that bigger businesses (who can afford an extra toll) would receive.
Many people insist that the individual Internet user won't be affected by this at all, but if bigger businesses are forced to pay a toll to use the Internet, then surely these fees will trickle down to costs paid out by consumers.
For small business owners (and others), the ending of net neutrality would mean an unfair playing field. Already we know that when a website takes more than 3 seconds to load, the potential customer is likely to go elsewhere or bounce. When this slower load time happens, those that can not pay the toll required for fast access, may lose a large number of customers before they even had the chance to earn their business.
Marketing will always be a part of the life of a business owner, an inventor, and the entrepreneur. And of course, we will all rise to the occasion if we are not offered the same access as our big brand competitors. However, eroding net neutrality would mean a whole new ball game for what part the Internet plays in our work, our day to day, and our innovations. It may be a huge learning curve, but innovation that pushes us through new technology climates has always been our speciality, hasn't it?
What do you think? In an ideal world, what do you wish would be the outcome of this net neutrality discussion, and how would your ideal situation affect your business? Catch up with the discussion on Facebook or Google+, we'd love to hear from you!
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But that's merely the typical definition of how to use data. In this week's blog post, we have rounded up a few talks, from the people who like to think outside of the box. You know, the creatives and smarties over at TED. These talks discuss data in unique and interesting ways that will open your mind in how you view your data, and what you do with it.
Data artist, Jer Thorp, believes that the collection of data is also the making of history. He encourages his audience to map data in a way that is meaningful to human patterns. With beautiful mapping abilities, these techniques and ideas will give your data some new personality.
Consultant Philip Evans discusses the beginnings of what it meant to collect data for business advantages. But then, he does something interesting: he analyzes two of the traditional strategies for business and deems them obsolete. So then, what exactly is the future of business?
Kenneth Cukier, the Data Editor of the Economist, gives a talk aimed at the science behind big data, and when applied critically, can create big things. A combination of science and tech, Cukier expands our horizons on what we can do with the collection of big data in the long run.
MIT Researcher Deb Roy, took over 90,000 hours of video over the course of two years in order to analyze and research how children learn a language. And then, he applies these findings to communication styles across social media, and the implications that this data shows us about engagement within content.
As a Data Journalist, David McCandless knows the importance of seeing a story in a set of numbers or visualizations. McCandless believes that it isn't just the numbers of the data, but that the real information is found in design. By turning complex data sets into beautiful simple and stunning diagrams allows us to see patterns in our data that we wouldn't see otherwise.
What do you do with the data you are collecting in your businesses? Collecting data may be the first step in taking these numbers to the next level, but it's a vital step. At Taylor Digital, we are a full service agency that specializes in helping you succeed online. Data security, data collection, and analysis are all services we offer to our clients to be sure they have what the need for continued innovation. Call us today at 949.391.3333 extension 701 if you'd like to collaborate on how to get your data organized, secure, and analyzed.
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We have 3D viewing covered, so it would only make sense that we found a way to experiment with our other, popular, medium: print. As the demand for 3D printing grows, 3D printers are becoming more accessible, but in reality, the average person most likely finds themselves asking: What exactly is 3D printing and what is it used for? And, how does this change things (if at all) for you and your business?
So far, 3D printing has been used for all sorts of objects including shoes, food (made with edible materials of course), toys, vending machines, prototype models for engineering, musical instruments, and more. And Because the materials used are durable, and these objects are made with an engineer and architect's mind, then functional objects that can be made have no limit.
Recently, engineer's in China have 3D printed houses, and the first 3D printed car was printed (or should we say, manufactured?) in September.
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One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is the reduction in cost and time it takes for larger objects such as these to be printed. The car for example, took years to design, as would any large piece of machinery that is going to function properly and keep people safe. But the time it took to print the car itself? Only 44 hours! Likewise, the engineering firm that built houses was able to complete 10 hours in one day!
Owning your own 3D printer is already an option, but making it more mainstream may not be too far off into the future as HP just released the Multi Jet Fusion printer. According to the higher ups, the Multi Jet Fusion printer is designed to speed up the 3D process exponentially by simultaneously printing on multiple axes. Currently, the smallest 3D printer on the market is selling for just $300.
Amazon is also jumping on the 3D bandwagon by offering 3D printing on Demand. Let's be clear: Amazon isn't diving into the 3D printing business and printing things themselves, but they are teaming up with a handful of 3D printing companies (Sculpteo, MixeeLabs and 3DLT) to sell their products, and allow for customization for their customer. These companies also allow you to make your own 3D products, or begin selling them online.
The impact that 3D printing can have on the manufacturing process is unparalleled, opening up huge swinging doors for the entrepreneur. And, as 3D printing grows in popularity, the demand becomes higher and the price becomes more affordable. For the entrepreneur, this means some manufacturing can take place closer to home, and can be massed produced without a large factory operation. 3D printing also gives the entrepreneur the opportunity to create prototypes at a faster pace and cheaper overhead, allowing for more experimentation and creativity.
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3D printing uses a process called "Additive Process" which means an object is created by the laying down of layer upon layer of material. These layers, together, form the eventual object. If you were to cut the object to see a cross section of the object, then you would see one of these layers. Essentially, Additive Processing is starting from nothing, and making something.
Normally, the process for making 3D objects such as statues or sculptures, use something called "Subtractive Process", and it's the opposite of Additive Process. Subtractive Process, used in a medium such as sculpting, is starting with a large piece of matter and then chipping away at it little by little to make something new. Essentially, it is starting from something unformed, and subtracting parts and pieces until it is made into something specific.
3D printing begins as any other print medium does: with a computer. If there is an object that you want to 3D print, you simply start by making a virtual design of that object on your computer.
Don't be fooled, this isn't like Microsoft paint, because remember, if you want the object to be functional, you have to know the exact ratios of shape, size, and weight, as well as the objects inner workings.
The design is made in a Computer Aided Design (CAD) file, for using a 3D scanner that is meant to make a copy of this object and then translate it into a 3D modeling program.
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Once the virtual design of the object is made, the 3D modeling program then takes the object and slices it into thousands of small, horizontal layers.These layers are small, generally .15mm and.10mm. These layers are what the 3D printer uses to actually print the object. Think of it as a bunch of 2D image layers coming together to make a 3D object.
The layers may be printed one on top of another, but how do these layers stick together so that it's a functional 3D object?
The materials used, and therefore the method for printing, differ from every 3D printer. Some printers will use a moldable material such as plastic as its medium, melting it as it prints so that when it dries, the layers are molded together. This process is called "fused deposition modeling" or FDM. To watch a video of this is like watching someone use a machine to effectively and efficiently make objects the way I think my mother envisioned when we tried to create our own T-shirt designs with puff paint.
Another common method of 3D printing is called "selective layer sintering" or (SLS). This method allows for other materials that can't be melted, to be used in 3D printing. It is done by the use of a high powered laser that fused small particles of material (think glass, ceramics, plastic or metal) and fuses them together to make the 3D object.
In this model, one layer of powder and materials is produced heated just to melting temperature, then cooled down to make it solid. Then one layer at a time is layed down until the 3D object is complete.
Like most new technology, the future of 3D printing and the effect it will have on the world at large has yet to be determined. It could have many implications for the medical industry, as 3D printers have already been used to create organs and body parts such as a jaw or an ear.
Whatever the future may bring, as business owners, we can begin forward thinking by understanding the part that we can play in the 3D printing industry. For some, it may be supplying an online platform to sell 3D objects, or for others, it's about creating their own objects themselves. Or, you may find a creative use for a 3D printer in your office to aid in the creative process that your team does for projects, prototyping, and even team building.
At Taylor Digital, new technology is always something we like to try out and see how we can use it to better help our clients. New ventures like 3D printing offers new opportunities for us all, and if you are thinking of using 3D printing in your business endeavors, we'd love to be a part of your process. Together, we can collaborate together on how to be sure that your online presence is ready to inform and offer 3D printing for your customers. Give me a call today at 949.391.3333 extension 701 today!
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However, many of these current NFC payment systems have still required you to type in a security code or password. Picture this: you are checking out at the grocery store, and you notice the "sideways wifi" icon, and so you pull out your wallet, select your card, and wave it in front of the symbol. Most likely, as is with credit and debit cards, you wave too fast, you held the card in the wrong direction, and you need to try it 2-3 more times before you get the hang of it. Then, once it's sent, you have to type in your security code. Finally, you can put your card back in your wallet, and your wallet back in your pocket or purse, and move on.
Let's be real: so far the NFC technologies have proven to be unnatural and not as convenient as they could be. If the whole point is to skip the step of using your card, then so far, we have missed the point if we still have to take out our card and/or enter a password.
How does the convenience and security of Apple Pay stack up against Google Wallet? And, is convenience a good enough reason for you to upgrade your phone, or even switch devices in order to use your preferred NFC system?
Let's jog our memories a bit and go over the terminology which makes all the difference when discussing virtual wallets: Near Field Communication, or NFC. NFC is a form of wireless communication that only works within a very short range.
Technically speaking, the antenna that is used in NFC technologies, is much smaller than the wavelength of the carrier signal, and so a regular signal which is developed within an antenna is prevented.
The antenna is able to produce either an electric field, or a magnetic field, but not an electromagnetic field. By communicating through a modulated electric or magnetic field, it can communicate seamlessly with the payment device without picking up other signals.
Since both Google Wallet and Apple Pay use NFC technologies, then won't they both work very similar? The difference, in a retail store, is really only a few centimeters.
Apple Pay allows you to hold your iPhone 6 or 6+, or the newly released iPad Air2 and iPad mini3, close to the payment receiver, hovering over the payment device. Upon doing so, your iPhone "wakes up", and immediately opens your card options you've already installed for Apple Wallet (without you having to open an app). From there, you tap on the card you'd like to use, and then simply hold (not press) your finger down on the fingerprint sensor.
Google Wallet, on the other hand, requires that you open the Google Wallet app on either an Evo 4G LTE or a Nexus 7, choose your payment card, and then tap your phone, where the NFC technology is located, directly on to the payment device.
Both Google Wallet and Apple Pay offer you to use their technology for in-app purchases as well, so you never will have to punch in that credit card number again.
Google Wallet was the first NFC technology to become mainstream and to be used in a smartphone. The basic idea behind Google Wallet is that you can consolidate all of your cards into one app. This includes your debit and credit cards, your coupons, and your gift cards. And currently, you can download the Google Wallet app on any device, and store all of your cards on there.
Apple Pay also offers the ability to store all of your cards from your wallet onto your phone. However, you do not have the opportunity to also store gift cards or coupons. Like Google Wallet, you can choose which card you want to use at each transaction.
When a transaction is made in Google Wallet, your credit or debit card number are being exchanged with the store, just as it would be if you were to slide your payment card. Google Wallet also encrypts all of your data and is stored on secure Google servers. In addition, you are required to set up a pin number within the Google App, and can disable your Google Wallet online if you happen to lose your device, or it is stolen.
Google also offers Google Wallet Fraud Protection which covers 100% of all unauthorized transactions made with your Google Wallet account. It should also be noted that Google does see all of the transactions you make with Google Wallet.
Apple Pay, on the other hand, uses totally different security measures. When a transaction is made with Apple Pay, your credit and debit card number is not shared with the retailer. Instead, a one-time use token is given as a payment substitute. This token, along with another security measure called a crytopgram (which is essentially a number generated with your transaction), is then used to identify your device uniquely and make sure that the purchase isn't fraudulent.
What does this mean? The retailer never sees your credit or debit card information so if there is a breach in security like there was at Target earlier this year, your credit and debit card information will not be stolen.
Apple Pay also requires that your iPhone or iPad have a security code enabled on the device, but you don't need to enter it when you make a purchase because instead, you use your thumbprint and the Touch ID technology. If your smart device is stolen or lost, you can put it in "lost" mode, or wipe it clean completely thanks to Apple's "Find my iPhone: technology. And, unlike Google Wallet, Apple never sees any transactions that you make using Apple Pay.
The most benefits from Google Wallet happen when you have an Android device that support Google Wallet. At that point, you can put the phone up to the payment device (must like the credit card) and make a payment. But for all other users, you will have to sign up to get yourself a Google Wallet Card.
And while this may seem like an advantage, you don't have the same perks that those with the supported Android devices have. Because with a Google Wallet card, you must first transfer money from your bank into your Google Wallet account. Then, you can use your Google Wallet card to spend from your Google Wallet Balance. When it runs out, it's time to transfer more money.
Unlike Google Wallet, there is no option for a Apple Pay card, you are either in or you are out, and because the touch ID is required, Apple Pay excludes many iPhone users who own an "older" generation iPhone.
The real difference in these two competitors will be seen in the months and years ahead. So far, both cover the payment process fairly well. It will be interesting to see if Google adopts the token security method, and if Apple expands Apple Pay to really change your shopping experience. A big piece to this puzzle has yet to be determined, and that is the introduction of this technology with wearable tech. The Apple Watch will allow you to use Apple Pay, but Google has yet to incorporate Google Wallet into Android Wear.
What do you think? Which of these platforms seems to be the most convenient and secure? And are they worth leaving your wallet at home and relying on your device, or is it just something that is convenient and fun, but not a game changer for you?
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It is easy to forget that email marketing has it's own set of rules and aficionados, and playing by the rules is key. And the biggest rule? Well, it begins with a catchy title. And now that we are here, catchy titles are actually the starting point to any great piece of content.
There are a few words or phrases that marketers try and use to get their reader's attention. You'll be surprised by how some of these commonly used words or phrases actually have a low CTR. Put together my Campaign Monitor, here is a list of the most used words in newsletter titles, and their subsequent CTRs :
It's time, then, to roll up those sleeves and dig deep into those brain archives that contain adjectives, nouns, verbs, and wit. The title is the first thing that people see or read in their inbox, and a catchy title can make all the difference between a high click through rate and a low one.
Give your audience reasons to read what you have written. What makes what you've written more valuable than your competitor's take? What about your content will be worth their time? Will they learn something new, or see a different perspective? If so, tell them that.
If you can't think of a good reason to give your audience, then you may have to scratch that copy, and start to re-write. A late newsletter, or delayed blog post is worth it if it means that the content you are putting out is distinct and forward thinking. Remember, a good title can only be as good as the content that it represents.
This is a world full of chaos, but only as long as we let it be that way. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and those that give the facts surrounding a hot topic, are a breath of fresh air. When you choose to give facts instead of create emotion, then you develop a narrative of trust around your brand.
You see, the stigma goes that "catchy" titles have to breed fear or make outrageous claims in order to be opened. But in reality, all that these titles do is create a storehouse of unreliable titles. Pretty soon, when your titles do not match up with the content that follows, people will stop opening it in the first place, no matter how far out there the titles may be.
Teach your readers a lesson that they can't get without paying for a specialized course. Each one of us has something we are an expert on, and our platforms are opportunities to teach others these amazing skills. Telling your audience in your title what "how to" they will be learning, will not only attract them to your story, but also will give you a platform and reputation of being an expert in your field.
Learning is a privilege that we have been given, and to be good stewards of that privilege is teaching others the lessons that have gotten us to the place that we are. Often times, these lessons will be more than "how tos" but can include stories, hard lessons we learned, and even tips that took us 15 years to grasp. Being generous with our knowledge and lessons will allow the next generation to start their endeavors with confidence and support.
Who doesn't love a good life hack? Between the four hour work week and Ted Talks that promise more sleep, less work and more influence, I would love it if I could find a few life hacks that actually helped. If you have figured out any sort of hack that will help a person in their job, their communication, or in their daily lives, then tell them in your title! Shout that news from the roof tops!
Hacks are the type of information that you do not want to keep to yourself. Sharing this information with your audience is give them the gift of time, energy, and thus, the room to create and innovate. No need to fancy this information up in a title, because everyone is looking for a few good hacks. Be straight with your reader and see how many responses you receive.
Catchy titles in your content campaigns will give your brilliant pieces of writing the attention it deserves. It may take a little practice, and a lot of monitoring your analytics to see what works and what doesn't. But you will get there, and all the work you did to reach where you want to be, will be totally worth it. At Taylor Digital, we specialize in making sure that your content campaigns are lining up nicely with your marketing endeavors. If you need help making sure these efforts are synchronized, give us a call at 949.391.3333 extension 701 and we can talk about how to get your content campaign to where you want it to be.
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Besides the egos of the Google team, does Google+ offer value to their search engine algorithm enough that Google+ will be kept around in the long haul? And if so, why should small businesses continue to invest in this social media platform?
The head of Google+, David Besbriss, says that its size and impact is "largest it's ever been." So why, then, do people keep asking Google if they are going to get rid of the social media platform?
So perhaps Google+ isn't the coolest kid in school, but we all know that guy/girl who kept to themselves and now is the rocket scientist or Nobel prize winner. Slow and steady wins the race, and Google+ is in it for the long haul. As of today, they have rolled out a Polling feature, and Google Hangouts no longer have to be done in the browser window for Windows platform.
In a recent interview, David Besbris, the newest head of the social media platform, suggests that there is a big misconception when it comes to Google+: that it's a product that was designed to be a direct competitor with other major social media platforms like Facebook. Instead, it's something that was created to stand on it own, and offer it's own set of features to the social media world.
Google+ allows people to browse ad free, and to connect with others based on shared interests, something that no other social media platform offers. Not only does this create for a better user experience, it also opens up avenues for greater sharing, popularity, and attention on these posts. People rally around things they love, so not only does your content have a better chance of getting recognized, you can also be sure that it's getting onto the feeds of your targeted audience. (Unlike the sometimes ambiguous targeting outcomes of Facebook ad campaigns.)
As they always have done in the past with the search engine and email platforms, the strategy for Google+ was to take a platform that already existed and come at it with a different approach. So if you don't like Google+ for being a poor replica of Facebook, then you're doing it all wrong.
Instead, Google+ is a platform (which could use a few updates in the video and photo department) that is designed to be a social media platform whose main goal is to boost their other platforms, your SERPs and your SEO. Of course other social media platforms do this as well, but Google+ may play an even bigger role in your SEO.
A recent test showed that Google+ presence and popularity played a bigger role in search engine results, even above Facebook Likes, linking root domains, and keywords. Why is this? The short answer, is that Google+ was built for SEO. While other social media networks do in fact amp up our SEO, Google+ has expounded upon this by making it easy to become a part of thousand of circles, has lots of indexable content that is easy to share, and has Google author pages that show up in search engine result pages.
Google is in full support of Google+ and has made efforts to make it crucial for everyone else as well. In fact, for those of us with a Google+ presence, it's deterioration would be a huge disservice. For business, especially small businesses, Google+ offers an opportunity we should all capitalize on.
Instead of focusing so much on the popularity, "Likes", "re-tweets", and "pins", our focus with Google+ should be on posting great, user-generated content, that points people back to your webpages. In addition to your Google+ page and profile showing up in search engine rankings, keep in mind that you can connect your Google+ page to Google maps as well. So when someone is searching, your local business will also appear, with driving directions to boot. Who doesn't want their local business to be the top of a local search?
Google+ is very much integrated in SEO and SERPs. Especially with the new integration of Google+ and Google Maps, If you don't have a Google+ page, it could be hurting your business' visibility on Google search. At Taylor Digital we have a full service Editorial Team dedicated to your social media presence. We would love to collaborate with you by taking a look at your content, helping you set up your editorial calendar, and making sure your Google+ page is optimized for great SEO. Give us a call at 949.391.3333 extension 701 or fill out our complimentary review form today!
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When it comes to chilies and peppers and other spicy ingredients, some people like a little, some like a lot, and others aren't happy unless their tongue is about to spontaneously combust.
"I want 15 stars," says Michael Lillie, a 43-year-old medical sales executive from Bellevue, Wash. "I love chilies and lots of garlic. I practically want the food on fire when it comes out. I may have remedial taste buds so I have to fire the hell out of them just to get them going."
Then again, he could just have a spicy personality.
A new study presented recently at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting suggests there's a correlation between preferences for spicy food and risk-taking personalities.
"In general, for an individual who is low 'sensation seeking,' as the perceived burning or stinging of a meal increases, their liking will drop much more quickly than someone who is a high 'sensation seeking,'" says Nadia Byrnes, a doctoral candidate at Penn State University's department of food science.
Byrnes says she wasn't surprised that a relationship between spicy food and risk taking existed, but was surprised by the clear correlation she and colleagues found.
"The fact that we showed such a strong predictive relationship between liking of spicy foods and a single personality trait was quite shocking," she says, adding that the findings were much stronger than previous studies that examined personality and food preferences.
For the study, researchers gave nearly 200 nonsmoking participants, ages 18 to 45, a test known as Arnett's Inventory of Sensation Seeking (AISS) to determine their level of risk-taking behavior.
"The scale asks questions about how much the individual likes certain sensations, such as listening to loud music, watching highly suspenseful movies, public speaking, gambling, and standing on the edge of something high and looking down," says Byrnes.
After the behaviors were assessed, each subject was then given 25 micrometers of capsaicin -- the active component of chili peppers -- dissolved in a glass of water and were asked to swish it around in their mouth for a few seconds, like mouthwash. After swishing and spitting, they were then asked to rate how much they liked spicy meals as the capsaicin went to work.
People who scored low on the AISS test quickly expressed a dislike for spicy foods; people who scored high were happy as clams - in garlic sauce.
Dr. Alan Hirsch of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago says the correlation between risk taking and spicy food makes total sense to him.
"There's a long-standing hypothesis that risk takers are adrenaline deficient and that they take risks to get that adrenaline and feel better," he says. "So they'll work with bombs or in other high risk environments and then they'll feel normal. Similarly, when you eat hot spicy food, I gives you a little bit of pain and therefore enhances your adrenaline level."
How do these findings line up with the spice-loving Lillie?
"If someone says, 'Hey, let's go bungee jumping,' I'd go bungee jumping just to try it out," he says, adding that he also likes roller coasters, motorcycles, and hopes to go skydiving some day.
Pat Tanumihardja, on the other hand, says she doesn't like roller coasters (she gets vertigo) and has never been hang gliding or sky diving in her life.
"I wouldn't say I'm a big risk taker but neither am I always playing it safe," says the 39-year-old food writer from Fairfax, Virginia. "I like to do my research first and find out what all my options and alternatives are before I jump in."
What's her preference when it comes to spicy meals?
"I'm a one to no star person," says the author of The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook. "A total disgrace to my Indonesian taste buds."
Byrnes herself admits to being a "fiend" for wasabi, horseradish and mustard -- "My rule of thumb is if I don't get tunnel vision, I need more" -- but says just because someone likes spicy food, it doesn't automatically make them a risk taker.
"I don't think we can say that spicy food lovers are always risk takers, since there are always exceptions to the rules," she says. "However, it wouldn't be totally off base to guess that someone who enjoys spicy foods would also be someone who would be inclined to enjoy taking certain risks, like riding roller coasters."
Maybe yes, maybe no, says Tanumihardja, who says her mild-mannered mother loves to snack on spicy raw chilies.
"Americans didn't grow up with spice, so those who acquire that taste for spice might be risk takers," she says. "But in Asia, it's part of the culture. It doesn't describe the personality or character. I think Asia would be a chaotic place if that were the case."


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Dyslexia laws in the USA
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Throughout the various states of the USA, the appropriate identification of dyslexia and the timely provision of interventions are characterized by variability and inconsistency. Several states have recognized the existence of this disorder and the well-established need for services. These states have taken proactive steps to implement laws and regulations for both identification and treatment, and the provision of equal access to students who are diagnosed with dyslexia. The majority of states, however, have not developed such laws and guidelines. The purposes of this article are to review the present status and content of these dyslexia laws, highlight some differences among the laws and regulations across states, and suggest strategies for initiating such laws.
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- Title
- Dyslexia laws in the USA
- Journal
Annals of Dyslexia
Volume 63, Issue 2 , pp 133-153
- Cover Date
- 2013-07-01
- 10.1007/s11881-012-0076-2
- Print ISSN
- 0736-9387
- Online ISSN
- 1934-7243
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Dyslexia eligibility
- Dyslexia identification
- Dyslexia laws
- Dyslexia legislation
- Dyslexia treatments
- Authors
- Martha Youman (1)
- Nancy Mather (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Psychoeducational and Disability Studies, College of Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA


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This is what happened during thanksgiving:
Dh, LO (13 months at the time) and I went to mil's and gmil's for dinner. Gmil cooked the food (she is known in the family for being a good cook.) So we are all eating and gmil playfully asks LO "do you like the food that nana made for you?" and LO says "no!" which was his answer to everything at that point. So she laughs and jokingly says "Then I won't cook anymore for you! I'm only kidding..take advantage while I'm alive because when I'm dead who is going to cook for you!?" LO says "no!" and gmil says "that's right, no one!"
No I should mention that gmil has cooked a total of 2 times for him (thanksgiving and christmas) and I have cooked everyday of LO's life. I doubt that gmil was trying to be offensive to me but still I think that it was something rude to say and unnecessarily boastful.
Anyways, so duh says "oh no! My grandma has immunity! I understand when you get mad at my mom but not my grandma." He kept saying that she was just joking and that I was being petty; "you are going to fight my 80 year old grandma!?" This started an argument because I don't like being gas lighted. The thing is I know that she was joking because, well, what she said is just not true. She was just tooting her own horn (which his family LOVES to do). I let it go because she prides herself in cooking well and it's all she has. However, I also pride myself in taking care of my son and I don't appreciate having someone say that once they die my son will starve.
I really feel that my husband should be fucking thanking me for allowing gmil to live in that little fantasy world instead of bursting her bubble. I am also insulted and pissed off that he didn't give two shits about my feelings. I started this post slightly pissed and now I'm livid.
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The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed Rheema Khan, wife of Hasan Ali Khan, arrested for alleged money laundering scam to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) this afternoon and on three days in the next week for questioning.
A division bench of Justices B H Marlapalle and U D Salvi was hearing a petition filed by Ms. Rheema seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The Court remarked that at this stage it could not grant any relief as the Supreme Court is already monitoring the investigation.
Additional Solicitor General Darius Khambatta informed the court that the ED has issued 23 summons to Ms. Rheema asking her to appear for questioning but Ms. Rheema has complied to only one summon.
Advocate I A Bagaria appearing for Ms. Rheema told the court that she would go to the agency's office for recording her statement following which the bench directed her to appear before the agency.
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"But has the SIT been formed and taken over the case, the order might be there but has it been implemented," questioned Justice Marlapalle to which Kambatta said a notification would be issued soon.
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Actually it is safer to have everyone that typically runs at the same pace running together. You really want Robby Gordon working his way though everyone after he has one of his typical brain farts? (Actually Rubby won't be there this next race but still....)
Slow people on bikes are going to get passed by the cars no matter what. Robby did pass me one time during the race and he was quite polite!
I don't think it's a big deal, so I'm not going to dwell on it, but I think if two people are pretty similar in speed and the slightly faster one had screwed up, they should have to work to pass the slightly slower one who didn't. I only know of one stage last year where I found the dust made it hard to pass/see, but it might as well not be the other way around.
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Published start time would be at the first stage of the day. I don't know about the rest of you question as all of the stages I navigated in we were leading overall, we simply drove to the front of the line, presented our paperwork on time, and off we went!
I'm referring to the first stage of the day, not the following ones and I guess I'm asking specifically about how this will work to avoid a repeat of Certain People showing up at the last possible second instead of sitting there for an hour like the rest of us. =) If you really do need to be there 60 minutes early, I'd like to know that as well.
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The official time is also written on the sticker on the vehicle.
I hear that, but last year we had a bike without times recorded for 2 or 3 of the 4 days and it could affect people's strategies. No reason to be in that situation so we should make sure we can have (mostly) accurate results each night.
It's fun, it's a rally, I get it, but when it doesn't cause us to have less fun, it might as well be more correct!
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The annual school supply campaign is overseen by Seniors on Center Activities Director Evelyn Barnett. The seniors bring in school supplies as they come in for music or recreation, Barnett says, and they are collected until they are handed out in August.
The supplies are distributed by way of the Sonshine Bus, a renovated school bus used for religious education of children that visits certain areas during the summer. The Sonshine Bus operates May through November, visiting two locations in Cardington, two in Mt. Gilead, and Hidden Lakes. As many as 47 children may visit the bus on a Saturday between five locations. On the bus is a driver, teachers and teachers helpers.
Though Gilead Friends Churches founded the endeavor about four years ago, a committee made up of people from various local churches operate the educational project. There is no cost to the children who visit the bus.
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Echo Bay would acquire 58.6 million common shares of Santa Elina, sufficient to achieve 50% ownership of the company when added to the 9.0 million shares it already owns. Santa Elina shareholders will be entitled to receive one share of Echo Bay common stock for every 6.67 shares of Santa Elina, equivalent to US$2.08 per Santa Elina share based on Echo Bay's closing price of US$13.875 today (April 9, 1996), valuing the deal at US$122.5 million. This is a premium of 29% over Santa Elina's market price of C$2.19 (US$1.61) at the close of business today. Echo Bay will issue approximately 8.8 million new common shares to accomplish the transaction.
Echo Bay would acquire all of the 35.1 million Santa Elina shares held publicly and 23.5 million of the 91.0 million shares held privately by Sercor. Sercor is owned by the family of Paulo de Brito, Chairman of Santa Elina. Sercor has agreed to the transaction, which will leave Sercor with 67.6 million shares and Echo Bay with 67.6 million shares. All share numbers are stated on a fully diluted basis.
The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of the three companies, including an independent committee of Santa Elina's board. The independent committee has relied upon financial advice provided by RBC Dominion Securities Inc. The transaction is subject to approval by two-thirds of the minority shareholders of Santa Elina at a special meeting to be held on or about May 16 in Toronto.
The transaction will be accomplished by a merger of Santa Elina into a newly formed private company equally owned by Echo Bay and Sercor.
Richard C. Kraus, Echo Bay President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We like what we see for both the medium- and long-term at Santa Elina. By the end of this year, we expect to complete a detailed feasibility study on Chapada, a large copper-gold development property, and initial feasibility studies on the Sao Francisco and Fazenda Nova gold exploration properties, all in Brazil. We anticipate a sufficiently large increase in gold mineralization from those three properties by year-end to offset any dilution in gold mineralization per share caused by the issuance of 8.8 million new Echo Bay shares."
Mr. Kraus added, "In the medium term, we believe Chapada will be a very important project for Echo Bay. By increasing our position in
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"In the long term," he said, "we think Brazil is an excellent place for us to be, and we'll be there with Sercor and the de Brito family, strong strategic-alliance partners. Brazil is South America's largest gold producer, with a rich mining heritage that dates back to the 1700s. Santa Elina has claimed about 12 million hectares (30 million acres or 46,000 square miles) -- about the size of New York State. That's one of the largest land positions in Brazil, with a good portion of it on the major gold belt running through the western part of the country.
"At Echo Bay, our strategic plans call for us to double gold production and gold reserves by the year 2000," President Kraus said. "Increasing our position in Brazil in partnership with Sercor and the de Brito family is a good opportunity to help get us there."
Paulo C. de Brito, Chairman of Santa Elina and Sercor, said, "This transaction not only enables Santa Elina shareholders to realize a current premium on their shares, but also lets all of us participate in the future growth of Santa Elina's properties through our ownership in Echo Bay. The combined resources of both companies will enable a number of Santa Elina's exciting gold properties to realize their full potential much sooner than would have been possible other-wise."
Santa Elina owns an 83% interest in Sao Francisco, an advanced- staged exploration property with extensive but incompletely outlined mineralization, and in an intermediate-stage gold exploration property, Fazenda Nova, in west-central Brazil. Fazenda Nova has extensive gold mineralization in six separate areas, only one of which has been extensively drill-tested to date. The de Brito family owns the remaining 17% interest in both properties. Both deposits are open in several directions. Echo Bay plans to complete an initial feasibility study on both properties by year-end 1996.
Santa Elina also owns an 83% interest in Chapada, a large copper- gold development property in central Brazil, with the de Brito family owning the remaining 17%. In 1995, Echo Bay acquired an option entitling it to acquire a 50% interest in Chapada by paying Santa Elina US$25 per ounce of gold and US$0.02 per pound of copper for Echo Bay's share of proven and probable reserves as determined in a bankable feasibility study. The transaction announced today will increase Echo Bay's net interest in Chapada to 66.5% and reduce the de Brito group's net interest to 33.5%.
The mineralization outlined at Chapada is expected to grow significantly with additional exploration drilling in 1996 and beyond, as the deposit is open on the perimeter and at depth. Echo Bay plans to complete a detailed feasibility study, currently under way, by the end of this year. This will enable the company to report ore reserves and other mineralization at year-end 1996, and will provide the information necessary to make a decision to develop Chapada into a mine.
At the end of last year, Echo Bay reported Chapada's total mineralization as 1.3 million ounces of gold and 972 million pounds of co-product copper based on estimates prepared by Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited for Santa Elina and included in Santa Elina's December 1994 initial public offering statement.
Santa Elina also owns an 83% interest in the Sao Vicente gold mine, which produced about 25,000 ounces of gold in 1995. A recent review suggests that process improvements could enhance throughput and reduce unit costs.
Echo Bay is a major gold producer with mines in Canada and the United States. It has greatly expanded its search for gold reserves and
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Santa Elina is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company was founded 17 years ago by Paulo de Brito, the company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Santa Elina's shares were first offered to the public in December 1994. They are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange.
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How To Make Freeze Dried Yogurt
Here I show you how to make freeze dried yogurt at home in less than 10 minutes. All you need are the 4 ingredients that I mention (plain yogurt works best), a freezer, one cookie sheet, and some wax paper. Make sure that the yogurt has no added whole fruits or it will not turn out. And when you freeze the water, place wax paper inside so you can easily remove the ice once it's frozen.
At first, it took me weeks to perfect this, but soon, I was making it better than the Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts I was originally buying at the store. The first thing I noticed when I tried my own recipe, was that it was not nearly as sweet, but that was because it was plain yogurt. You can always add a little sugar or some kind of sweetener to make it taste to your liking. I found that if I use a flavored yogurt, then it usually is sweet enough after it's freeze dried.
Another thing to mention is use small amounts at first because you will make mistakes but once you figure it out, you'll be able to make larger batches and do it even quicker. Just make sure you give some space in your freezer to fit the cookie sheet.
Now, once you've learned how to make your own freeze dried yogurt snack, just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor, and pop one of these in your mouth
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- March 24, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Oh my, what an amazing treat! I was bored one day and decided to gave this recipe a try and wow, just incredible! After the second time, I pretty much had it down pat (I've been cooking for a long time, over 40 years 😉 ). The first time I forgot the wax paper, hehehe.
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I am now my grandson's favorite grandma!!!!
- April 5, 2011 at 2:44 am
Superb!! I used some of your recommendations and added 1 tsp of vanilla and an extra 3 tsps of brown sugar. I served with an ice cream dessert and it was a hit.
Crystal A.
- April 10, 2011 at 1:42 am
This recipe worked out great when my sister and her kids came over, everyone loved it. I highly recommend you do not use any large fruit for this, try and blend it down or chop it up.
Great recipe. Thank you.
- April 27, 2011 at 4:37 pm
I tried the Gerber Melts and I think these are much better. I make mine with only a little sugar and it just melts in your mouth. A perfect light calorie snack.
- May 4, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I had some family come over on the weekend and wanted to make something they hadn't tried before. I gave them each a bowl of these little yogurt melts and they just couldn't stop. The kids were even fighting over the last one. Everyone raved about how light and delicious they were. I will most certainly make this again and again.
April L.
- May 24, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Thank you! Your recipe was a HUGE hit at my school bake sale
- May 31, 2011 at 12:04 am
I don't know what I did wrong, but it didn't seem to turn out. It was just a big frozen puddle. I followed the instructions step by step and still don't know where I went wrong. Maybe the yogurt was too watery? I'll try a different kind next, hopefully I'll have some success.
- June 15, 2011 at 3:54 am
Awesome!! I've been looking for a freeze dried yogurt recipe forever. Can't afford to buy this stuff at the store anymore. This is all my kids eat for a snack.
- June 16, 2011 at 6:26 pm
I'm still trying to figure out a good sweetener for these. I tried splenda but it had a terrible after taste. I don't like using white sugar, but brown sugar makes it too sweet. Has any body else had some success with other sweeteners?
- June 4, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Try real maple syrup. It is all natural and has essential B vitamins in it.
- June 21, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Thanks. I think this is the reason why I put on 5 pounds in the last few weeks, lol. I just can't stop. They're better than chocolate.
- June 22, 2011 at 8:03 pm
My 3 year old keeps asking me to make these now. He loves them.
- June 28, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Tip: I used a small cookie cutter to hold the shapes together during the freezing stage and it works really well. They look like tiny cookies. I'm sure you could even use different shapes as long as they aren't too big.
- July 2, 2011 at 4:42 am
my neighbor made these for us a few nights ago and i couldn't stop thinking about them so i asked her where to find the recipe. she sent me here. i'll give it try but it seems hard to do.
- July 4, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Lol. I made 3 batches of this freeze dried yogurt recipe for my boyfriend's daughter and they both ended up eating them all at one sitting.
- July 9, 2011 at 4:30 am
Thanks but kids weren't too crazy about them. I don't know if it was the sweetener or I didn't sweeten it up enough. I'll probably keep buying them at the store.
- July 20, 2011 at 2:12 am
Husband spit it out but the kids loved them.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:15 am
Anyone know how long they'll keep for? I want to make a huge batch and keep them in the freezer, if that's even possible. I was hoping for about one month or two.
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Paula G.
- July 31, 2011 at 9:19 pm
I LOVE IT… so do the kids 😉
I'm going to try Linda's idea and use the cookie cutter to keep the mold in place. I want to use large cookie cutters and make them almost look like cup cakes. If they turn out, I'm going to use them for my son's birthday party. Thank you so much for sharing.
- July 31, 2011 at 10:56 pm
i attempted this two times already and both times they turned out to be disasters. i wasted way too much yogurt. perhaps I'll have to put this recipe on hold.
- August 2, 2011 at 5:27 pm
all i can say is AWESOME!! i have been looking for a way to make these yogurt melts without having to always buy them at the store. I'm so happy. Thanx!!
emily g.
- August 3, 2011 at 3:30 pm
The first time I tried this recipe it turned out pretty close to the store bought kind, just need to put less sugar and maybe some other kind of flavoring. So many possibilities with this thank you for posting.
- August 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm
I thought they were just okay, nothing special. I never tried the kind you buy in the store so I'm not sure how they compare. It seemed like I was using too much yogurt for too little outcome.
- August 8, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Yes. I can confirm, these will not turn out if you have large chunks of fruit in the yogurt. I didn't read all the reviews before starting this recipe
- August 8, 2011 at 4:09 pm
wowzaz! i think i put way too much sugar or something because these were extremely sweet… not for me.
- August 16, 2011 at 3:16 am
I've been buying the Walmart brand of yogurt melts and really like them. They're much cheaper than the Gerber brand. Just in case you're one of the unfortunate people who can't cook 😛
- August 17, 2011 at 4:16 pm
YUK!!! I tried this with plain yogurt and no sugar and it was horrible. If you value your taste buds, please add sugar…
- August 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Thanks so much, makes a nice treat.
- September 12, 2011 at 10:42 pm
These make a perfect treat for when your traveling with kids. They don't need to be refrigerated and keep for a long time and best of all the kids love 'em.
- September 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Thank you.
I've bookmarked this recipe. I'll wait till the grand kids come over. I'll respond later with the results.
- September 28, 2011 at 5:11 pm
I'm still trying to figure out what the best yogurt to use. So far the plain is just horrible and some of the blended fruit flavors seem to change once they're freeze dried. I haven't tried vanilla yet, maybe this weekend I'll try it. Has anyone had any success with that flavor?
- September 29, 2011 at 8:57 am
Believe it or not, but adding mint flavoring gives it a nice refreshing taste. I made some for my dinner guests as a dessert and they loved it. Wouldn't tell them the secret recipe though 😉
- September 30, 2011 at 2:04 am
My kids are big fans of the Gerber Melts. I've been on the lookout for a recipe to make my own so I can control the ingredients and the amount of sugar that's added. I tried this a few times and each time they don't look nearly as nice as how you've done them. Do you have any tricks you're not showing us 😉
Becky Curtis
- October 15, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Dang. I just tried this and couldn't figure out why they were all stuck to the pan. It made such a mess and it was basically ruined. Now I see I need to put wax paper. Duhhhhh. Thanks
- October 16, 2011 at 4:53 am
Here's another tip for you guys
You can use food coloring to make all sorts of different colors. A while a go, I used orange and green for a Halloween theme. And for my daughter's birthday princess theme, we used pink. The kids loved it.
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Investigation into the alleged extortion threat made to senior advocate and actor Salman Khan's lawyer Dipesh Mehta have revealed startling details about how the advocate has been targeted by the underworld.
Inside details accessed by dna reveal that as many as 14 calls were made to Mehta's mobile after the threat letter was delivered to his office on Monday afternoon.
According to sources, all the calls were made from a mobile number +918871389048. Mehta is currently out of the country. The police are trying to track the caller on the basis of the call data records. However, what shocks them is that the extortionist had the gumption to make the calls even after the police entered the picture.
On Monday afternoon, an unidentified person believed to be in his early thirties visited Mehta's office on the ground floor of Dhoop Chhaon building in Bandra (W), handed over a bouquet, a letter in an envelope and a live bullet, and left. The letter, which was addressed to Mehta, threatened him with dire consequences if he did not shell out Rs 2 crore. According to the police, the bouquet also had a piece of paper which read, 'To Dipesh Mehta, very very happy merry XRASMAS (sic) — from Azad.'
After the man left, Mehta's staff opened the envelope and found the letter and the live cartridge, the police said. The contents of the letter read, "Dipesh Mehta 2 crore chahiye, nahin diya toh jaan se maar doonga," (Dipesh Mehta I need 2 crore (rupees) and if you don't hand it over, I shall kill you).
After this, the staff immediately informed the police.
"The unidentified man called Mehta nine times on Monday and five times on Tuesday. All the calls were made after the complaint was lodged. He speaks only Hindi and each time, he speaks only for two minutes. He does not abuse, but continuously threatens (Mehta) with dire consequences if the extortion money is not paid," said a police officer on condition of anonymity. The modus operandi is similar to what was used by absconding gangster Ravi Pujari. A few years ago, he had sent a bouquet with a threat letter to a top builder living in Bandra. Pujari's gang had in 2005 opened fire at leading advocate Majid Memon's car, also at Bandra.
During the first call, the caller threatened Mehta and said he was aware where Mehta and his parents stay. "I even know your driver... his name is Rajesh," the caller told Mehta, the police said.
The caller further said that he is also aware that Mehta owns a Mercedes Benz car and that Salman Khan and his father visit him regularly. "A lot of politicians are your clients and I have been keeping a tab on your office since the past one year," the caller reportedly told Mehta.
According to eyewitnesses in Mehta's office, the man who delivered the bouquet was around 5 feet and 6 inches tall, and was wearing a light blue shirt and a cap. "He was aware that the office has CCTV cameras, hence he ensured that he wore a cap while entering the office so that his face is not captured on the cameras," the police officer said.


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