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$69 PC Repair Receives 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award
$69 PC Repair is proud to announce we've been selected for the 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award in the IT Services & Computer Repair category. Thanks to all our customers who we've worked with since we opened our doors.
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$69 PC Repair Receives 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award
Temecula Award Program Honors the Achievement
Temecula, January 13, 2015 — $69 PC Repair has been selected for the 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award in the IT Services & Computer Repair category by the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program.
Each year, the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Temecula area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About the Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program
The Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Temecula area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Best Businesses of Temecula Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
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Chronic Virus Problems and How to Stop Them for Good
Why do I keep getting viruses? Over and over? Why am I getting viruses and adware even though I have protection? In this article, we will talk about how to stop getting viruses on your system and how to maintain secure protection in the future.
Why do I keep getting viruses?
There are 2 ways you can continue getting viruses after removal services have been performed and even though you have protection. The most common reason is that your system isn't secure enough and you aren't avoiding dangerous websites while you are online. Simply having Norton installed will not protect you when you are visiting dangerous websites. Dangerous websites include adult sites, pirating sites (like torrents and illegal streaming) and "free download" websites. You can read more about these dangerous sites at a previous blog covering where viruses come from.
The other reason – which is far less likely – is that your computer repairman or company isn't removing the malware installed in your system thoroughly enough. While most companies do a great job at removing all threats, things can get overlooked. In addition to removing viruses, you also need to look for rootkits, which are intense viruses that imbed themselves deep into your system. Rootkits are designed to be hidden far away and often times their purpose is to reinstall malicious software and files once they've been removed or quarantined.
How can I get EVERYTHING removed?
Bring your system back to your local computer repair shop and have them do a full malware removal. Most businesses are equipped with the ability to remove rootkits, but if they aren't, find someone who can and let them do the work. Also ensure all adware is removed from your browsers. (They should be doing this anyway)
Be aware, 99.9% of malware can be removed or quarantined without reinstalling Windows or reformatting your hard-drive – don't let a PC repair shop tell you otherwise.
Now, how do I protect myself for good?
Everybody prefers different virus protection software, and their reasons are valid. The beauty of OUR software recommendation is that it works alongside your current anti-virus software. No removal of old software necessary!
We recommend Malwarebytes Pro. It's $25 for a life-time license – meaning no yearly or monthly charges – and it doesn't slow your PC down. You can learn more about Malwarebytes Pro here, but essentially, it's great and it's cheap
You can buy Malwarebytes Pro for only $25 for a lifetime license and you'll never pay any more to keep your protection active.
You also should be using Google Chrome if you're having chronic virus infections.
"The Action Plan":
- Get your system cleaned out by a computer shop
- Get Malwarebytes Pro
- Get free anti-virus protection (like MSE)
- Get Google Chrome
- Stay away from malicious sites
- Email us any questions or post them below.
Should I Build My Own Computer or Buy a New One?
Should I build my own computer? Is it worth building a computer yourself? Or should I just buy a new one from the store? The answer to this question varies from person to person, mainly because of cost versus what the computer is being used for. Although we specialize in computer repair, our roots lie in building high-end custom computer systems and we still get asked fairly often about building a custom computer.
We've found it is definitely worthwhile to build a custom system if you are using a computer to play video games, edit photos or videos, or do any other type of high-intensity work. If you just want a computer to surf the web, read emails, or watch YouTube videos, then building a custom PC is likely not worth the money. (Unless you just want to try it out for fun.) The reason is because these types of PCs are built by the truckload and sold at very low prices at retail stores. If you have a copy of Windows already, then it may still be worthwhile to build a PC, but otherwise, just head down to your local electronics store and pick up their cheapest system.
The real value comes in when building a computer meant to be a gaming rig, or used for any type of design. Buying these types of high-end computers at retail are tremendously expensive and most systems are ridiculously overpriced. Building a custom computer provides you with more value, options and allows to you get exactly what you need, with nothing over the top. Another important aspect of building a custom system versus buying a new one is the lack of expandability of retail-bought PCs. Systems made by big companies like HP and Dell often have little, to no room for expansion, which means if you ever wanted to upgrade your system in the future, you will likely run into compatibility issues.
Should I build my own computer?
Long story short:
If you're looking for a high-end PC: Yes. Why?
- Saves you money
- Future-proof expandability
- Built around your needs
- Nothing you don't need
- Custom size, shape, color, etc.
If you want an entry-level budget system (~$300): No. Why?
- They're cheaper at the store
- Windows costs ~$100 alone
Where Do Viruses and Malware Come From?
Viruses and malware are becoming more prevalent, and most of the time it's impossible to tell where they came from. In this article we will discuss where viruses, malware, adware and spyware usually come from, and maybe shed some light on how to reduce your exposure to these malicious programs.
The only way to make a connection between a piece of malware and where it came from is if the malware in displayed in your "Add/Remove Programs" list. (Most of the time they aren't.) You can sort by installation date, and find out what programs were installed the same day. Otherwise, we can only offer suggestions on where we've found these malware threats, and how to avoid them.
First and foremost, get a good anti-malware and anti-virus program like Malwarebytes Pro and AVG, or even Microsoft Security Essentials. If you think you've got a virus already, you should call a local computer repair company to get it taken care of.
Risky Web Pages:
These websites CAN be safe, but typically have malicious intentions behind them, sometimes intentionally, and other times they can setup "traps" to get you to accept a download.
- Illegal downloading site (like Torrents and free MP3 sites)
- Illegal streaming sites (like trying to watch football on Thursdays)
- Adult sites
- Free game sites from non-reputable companies
- Stick to popular game sites like Popcap or Nickelodeon
Really bad viruses, like the FBI virus – or other variations of ransomware – often come from these pages, as well, and can cause serious setbacks, cost you money for repairs, and even damage your personal data.
The Piggy-Back:
There's lots of free software out there for download, but sometimes they can come "bundled" with other software that places ads, popups and other weird things on websites across the web. Coupon printers, media players, and file converters are common perpetrators of adware piggybacking.
Updates Needed… Again?
Sometimes malicious websites place fake pop-ups for programs you often use like Adobe Reader, Java, or Flash player saying you need to update them. Sometimes these notifications show up in the bottom-right hand of the screen, so it really looks like it's from your computer. The truth is, the website has no idea whether you have an outdated version of any software, and they are just trying to get you click their link – giving them the access to your PC that they want.
Bottom line is to be vigilant, and avoid malicious pages. Check out our previous posts regarding internet browsers to get even more insight on internet security.
3 Simple Ways to Speed Up Windows Vista
So you have Windows Vista still? It's still ~$100 to upgrade to Windows 7, and Windows 8 isn't all that great, so it may be a better idea for you to speed up your Vista system a bit and hold off the upgrade.
Now, these steps won't do the things a good tune-up can, but it can still save you some money and mild annoyance waiting for files to open.
If you are interested in getting a complete system tune-up, please contact us. We can also upgrade your PC to Windows 7 at a very reasonable price. Read more about our computer repair Temecula services today.
Here are 3 simply ways to speed up your Vista computer:
1. Turn off Aero Effects
Aero effects are visual effects that are automatically turned on with most computers, and it can make your windows and start menu look pretty, but it also slows your system down considerably.
How to turn off Aero effects:
- Right click on your Desktop and click "Personalize"
- Scroll down and find "Basic and High Contrast Themes"
- Click "Windows 7 Basic"
You'll have to reapply your favorite desktop, but the other visual effects that Aero uses are now off.
2. Take advantage of ReadyBoost
ReadyBoost is a Windows tool that comes with Vista and can be used to speed up your system, especially if you have <2GB of system memory. Essentially, ReadyBoost uses flash memory cards or USB flash drives as RAM (Random Access Memory) to speed up your computer.
How to Use ReadyBoost:
- Insert a memory card or USB drive with 1GB or more of available space.
- Once the AutoPlay dialog box pops up, click "speed up your computer using ReadyBoost".
- You can allow a certain amount of memory allotted for ReadyBoost, but we recommend clicking "Dedcate this device to ReadyBoost" to make is fast and simple.
3. Start Updating Manually
Vista has been around for many years, and it's into Service Pack 2, which means it's pretty stable and secure. We would never recommend to not update your computer at all, but having updates run automatically can cause your computer to randomly slow down and can also cause start-ups and shut-downs to take forever.
Instead, update your computer manually on a schedule of your choice – we recommend twice a month.
How to Turn OFF Automatic Updates:
- Open your start menu and type "automatic updating" then click enter.
- On the drop-down menu, select "Never check for updates"
- Click OK
How to Run Windows Update Manually:
- Open your start menu and type "update windows" then click enter.
- Click the "Check for updates" button
- Once the check is complete, click the button to install and download updates.
What Internet Browser Should I Use?
As a local small business owner who provides computer repair in Temecula, CA, we get asked very often, "What browser should I use?"
In short – Google Chrome.
It's Faster.
Chrome is noticeable faster, especially when starting it for the first time. Test it for yourself – highlight an Internet Explorer icon and a Google Chrome icon and hit enter. See which one opens faster – it's probably Chrome, and by a long shot, too.
Chrome is inherently built to be faster to open, and to load pages. Chrome uses your system's resources more effectively than other browsers. This means it runs faster and keeps your other programs running faster, too.
It's Safer.
Internet Explorer is notorious for allowing things to be downloaded and run without you knowing it – which is how you get bad viruses. Tricky webpages will often try to confuse you into thinking you're accepting an update for something like Java or Adobe, and Chrome deals with these better by showing you the options in Chrome's words – not the webpages.
Google keeps a database of known dangerous websites that are loaded with malware, and it blocks you from going to those sites before getting there. This helps you decide whether or not the site your headed to is reputable or not.
It's Hip.
Time for the nerdy part – Chrome uses the latest HTML and related coding that IE sometimes lacks. This means that sometimes websites will work in Chrome that won't work in IE. This also means pages will appear differently in these alternate browsers.
What about Firefox?
Firefox is great. It's second only to Google Chrome and is still a better choice that Internet Explorer. If you're used to Firefox already, it's really not necessary to make the move to Chrome, although we do recommend it, still.
We hope this helps, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
New Malware Targeting Small Businesses: CryptoLocker
There's a new virus out there that is directly targeting small businesses and organizations. It's called CryptoLocker and its bark is just as bad as its bite – meaning everything it tells you is true.
What is CryptoLocker?
CryptoLocker is a piece of very harmful malware that works by essentially jumbling up the data for your personal files then demanding a ransom of $300 to "unjumble" them. By personal files, we mean any documents, videos, music, pictures, emails, etc… It even gives you a period of time you have to respond to the threat.
This virus WILL lock all our files – making them un-openable – and even with the virus removed from your PC, there is currently no way to unlock the files. The only way to recover is to restore your files from a backup.
How to protect yourself?
CryptoLocker comes through e-mail and targets businesses and organizations. The e-mail is usually sent from a reputable source and talks about a customer complaint your company has received, or a customer that is complaining about your service. The e-mail contains an attachment that, once opened or downloaded, takes over the computer and instantly encrypts your files.
At the moment, the only way to reverse the damage is to restore your data that's been backed up – making it even more important to keep your entire system backed up.
Call a computer repair company to setup a backup of your PC that runs automatically; once a week or once a month. We offer computer repair in Temecula, and we can setup a backup, restore backups, and remove CryptoLocker.
Why do you think people make viruses? You have to be very smart to create and distribute them…
Outbreak: Ransomware Infections
The FBI virus has been around for quite a while now, and we've mastered the art of removing the virus without a chance of the infection returning. It's a complicated process but there is news on the FBI virus and related malware: It's getting worse.
With more and more ransomware infections coming through our door, we are noticing that they are becoming more and more difficult to clean. Our normal quarantine and removal methods are getting overtaken and backdoor removal methods are being thwarted.
Fear not, though… We haven't met an infection we couldn't cure, and that means curing the virus without touching your software or data. These new infections are no different… If you do come down with an infected system, give us a call and we'll get you back up and running in no time!
Bottom Line:
Protect yourself! Get Anti-Virus software, preferably AVG, and keep it updated. We also recommend running Malwarebytes every 2 weeks (or more, depending on your PC usage) and keeping it updated, as well. Don't use Internet Explorer or Firefox, either… use Chrome. It's VERY safe and fast.
Be careful of malicious sites, also. For example, make sure when your clicking a link in an email, it's to a reputable page, and watch out for pseudo-sites.
e.g. foxnewsc.om vs foxnews.com
Notice the first address is not legitimate, and tricksters often hide their web addresses like this.
How to Wipe a Hard Drive
There are many reasons you may want to learn how to wipe a hard drive, but regardless of the reason, it's an quick and easy process! This method also applies to flash drives and external hard drives and takes only minutes – sometimes even seconds – to complete.
As a local computer repair company who provides computer repair in Temecula, we often have to wipe a hard drive when we refurbish computers or part-out broken systems. If you don't feel comfortable wiping a drive yourself or need assistance with reformatting your Windows PC, please contact us to get your free diagnosis today!
WARNING: This process will erase all information on the drive AND make it unrecoverable except by a professional!!!
Here's How:
- Plug in the hard drive or flash drive you want to erase completely. (You can do this by installing the drive internally or through a drive docking station.)
- Open "My Computer" through the Start menu.
- Right click the drive you want to wipe out and click "Format…".
- Click "Restore Device Defaults" then make sure "Quick Format" is checked then click "Start".
- Once the process is complete… The drive is empty!
That's it – thanks for reading!
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How to Browse the Internet Securely
In this article, we'll talk about how to browse the internet securely and protect yourself from online threats in the most efficient way possible. As a company who does computer repair in Temecula, CA, we've found some of the best ways to safeguard your system.
In today's age of viruses, malware, identity theft, ad-ware and spyware, it's more important than ever to maintain a secure system, especially while browsing the internet.
Seems obvious, but you'd be surprised at how many people bring us computers with bad viruses because they didn't have virus protection. The first thing you should install on your new computer is anti-virus software. There are great free anti-virus programs out there that offer top-of-the-line protection.
A Safer Browser
Your browser has a lot to do with security, from maintaining an updated list of malicious websites, to automatically scanning downloads for viruses. We recommend Google Chrome as a web browser because it is fast, secure and reliable. Internet Explorer really can't compete, and as has fallen behind even faster in recent years.
The image above is exactly what you would see if you accidentally sent your browser to a malicious site. Chrome has a database that blocks any site if it's reported as being malicious.
If your accustomed to Mozilla Firefox, like many PC users, Chrome is very similar in design and usability. If you don't feel comfortable using Chrome, Firefox is still a strong alternative.
Removing Those TOOLBARS
Toolbars on your browser may seem helpful, and some actually are, but many are completely malicious. They often get installed with other programs and piggy-back onto your system without you even realizing it. If you like using a toolbar, we recommend the toolbar that comes with AVG Anti-Virus because it doesn't slow you down, and also helps to keep you safe online.
If you have toolbars you want to remove, you should first uninstall them from your system through "Add/Remove Programs" then make sure they are uninstalled from your browser by finding your browser's add-on settings and removing them.
Read What Your Installing
This could be one of the most important topics to touch on. We know it's customary to quickly click "Next" and "Agree" over and over when installing a program until the installation starts. You should always brush over the page you are agreeing to because some programs piggy-back other unwanted programs that can compromise security, add unwanted browser toolbars, and even slow your computer down.
Have you ever asked yourself: "When did I install this?"
It probably got installed WITH something else you actually wanted, and you didn't realize it was being installed. Often times, programs called "Downloaders" are the culprits of these unwanted installations.
Overall, being aware and vigilant will keep you secure, but should you ever have issues, call a local computer repair company and they can help you out.
In our next post, we will talk about shopping securely online.


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i like the dress
darkly magnificent.
that guy has a box head.... RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!
Very clever and very cute
Some people have a little Tim Burton in their ear telling them what to do, this piece makes me think you're one of them
This is amazing.
I really love the style, texture and overall feel of this. Amazing work!
Nicely done. I love the mood.
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Josh Ramsay (born 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter, producer, guitar engineer, and the lead vocalist of the multi platinum selling band Marianas Trench.
Marianas Trench Mike Ayley Ian Casselman Matt Webb Nicki Minaj
// I'd die if i were to take a picture with *melts* Josh Ramsay.
My sexuality is Josh Ramsay licking his mic
Josh Ramsay is so cute even when he forgets words and trips over things he is so so cute and his smile is so so cute
Josh Ramsay went to high school at Magee Secondary School.
I liked a video Josh Ramsay from Marianas Trench covers Nicki Minaj's Anaconda
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Remember when Josh Ramsay preformed wearing a bra that was thrown on stage
I would watch a threesome between Patrick Stump, Brendon Urie, and Josh Ramsay, just to see whose voice goes highest
I still laugh about the Danny Fernandez song with Josh Ramsay doing be chorus. He sounds wonderful but the song is awful
favourited by 31 people but Josh Ramsay ain't 1 :/
Nothing sexual or anything but I'd pay an unreasonable amount of money to watch Josh Ramsay hit himself in the face reâ¦
Sitting here counting down the days till I get to see the beautiful Josh Ramsay again.
your so hot,cute,funny,sweet,charming, ahhh I'm screaming I love u so much omg I'm crying right now I love josh ramsay so much
I would put Josh Ramsay in a box for ur birthday okok
I suddenly started thinking about Josh Ramsay and now I'm feeling quite chipper.
Only josh ramsay would have a maple leaf shaped guitar
to when Josh Ramsay's life was literally in our hands bc crowd surfing
here's a picture of me literally telling Josh Ramsay that his voice is witchcraft
but liKE CAN WE JUST TALK ABout how close Josh Ramsay was to my face
It's currently 12:45 am and I'm crying over Josh Ramsay :)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Ramsay (I don't even consider him a celebrity idk but ye)
josh ramsay crowd surfed on me and I touched his tattoo. carry on
makes it better that Josh Ramsay looks like AmazingPhil
I'm close enough where I may possibly touch Josh Ramsay at some point I can't
josh ramsay from mtrench has one of the best voices it gives me the Tingles. the Tingles i'm tellin ya!
Josh Ramsay hitting his high notes in front of me is the cause of my death.
I just saw Josh Ramsay at a gas station and talked to him for like 2 seconds I'm really stressed out
I would love to see Tyler Carter and Josh Ramsay in a room together singing riffs
I have to write a bucket list in class like what am I gonna write . "1. Kick josh ramsay in the face"
what happened to the song you wrote with Josh Ramsay?
Singer Josh Ramsay from Marianas Trench is on the toddcastpodcast
Cause of death: Josh Ramsay's high notes
Brb gonna listen to Josh Ramsay tell me that he is stuttering
"I F***ing, I f***ing BREATH manliness" . -Josh Ramsay. This...this is my most favourite out of anything else Josh Ramsay has said xP
Made my 11 year old sister do a josh Ramsay quiz. she got 69%...
all I'm gonna say is that I hope josh ramsay never finds out about a little tv show called galala
I love it when Josh Ramsay does this thing with his voice...like...sing...and like.. Pitch perfect high notes ð
Josh Ramsay makes my heart hurt goodbye
Josh Ramsay in the "Good to You" video is something I actually can't handle
Josh Ramsay: the only human to make a great pop song about making a great pop song.
yes you can forgive him, and he only said it because he's jealous of how beautiful Josh Ramsay is compared to his ugly face
"Cross the line if Josh Ramsay is your idol."
I sent a follow request- libra and Josh Ramsay or calum hood
I sent a gif of Josh Ramsay and well...
You know the versions of "Good To You" w/ Kate Voegele & Jessica Lee. Here's Tania Hancheroff's.
sounds like time to look for a new job Josh...
Ima be real, I love packing for camping trips while blasting Here's To The Zeros and trying to do Josh Ramsay's runs
Don't thank me yet, a good few people don't like Josh Ramsay's voice lol
josh ramsay is the actual loml . is he problematic, NO. is he talented, YES. is he beautiful, YES. aka man of my dreams
Josh Ramsay- it's the stuff like this that makes me love the guys from Marianas Trenchðâ¦
Is josh ramsay secretly an 80 year old lady
what is Josh's nickname besides Ramsay?
Which famous person have you met or been close to? â I met Josh Ramsay once but that's it lol
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you c... â either josh ramsay, phil lester or jk rowling can't d...
I love josh Ramsay 's personality and energy ð
Josh Ramsay is probably the best thing I have discovered
I'm so excited!ð I aspire to be Josh Ramsay sometimes.ð
I wish my life was as fun as one of Josh Ramsay's music videos
Josh Ramsay gives me chills here. Wow!!
I am only attracted to you if you're Josh Ramsay, Matt Webb, Mike Ayley, Ian Casselman, Russel Wilson, Cameron Wake, or Colin o'donahughe
Ben Haenow's voice is up there with Josh Ramsay, Adam Gontier, Chris Robertson & Chad Kroeger
Am I the only one who thinks Josh Ramsay and Phil Lester [AmazingPhil] look really really alike
Man I can't wait to do my hair like Josh Ramsay. Holy eff Im stoked.
Josh ramsay is disgusting but i love him
I'd like to meet Josh Ramsay please and thank you Jesus
but forget that because I need to make my daily statement about how jealous I am of Josh Ramsay's voice
âStory time with Josh Ramsay why is this happening
josh ramsay is gonna be 30 years old in six months I'm puking
Josh ramsay is the only guy who can
Josh Ramsay's voice is life tbh it's amazing I love him
Only Josh ramsay can still look good in a space sweater and shiny pants
Cover of Josh Ramsay's Baby Please Come Home (cover contest) if you like please vote 4 me at
I will gladly have Josh Ramsay's children
Do u ever just jump into random conversations about Josh Ramsay bc same
Fans himself as he watches Youtube videos of Josh Ramsay.
"One day you'll meet someone who changes your life. Your standards won't matter, just him. That's when you fall in love" U mean Josh Ramsay?
California Trencher Laney Short (posted this. Seems like something Josh Ramsay would share.
please literally never ask me to choose between Josh Ramsay and Fox Mulder because I can guarantee I will either cry or punch you
Josh ramsay acoustically covering anaconda is the best thing i have seen to this day
Just a reminder that Josh Ramsay's cover of Anaconda is the best thing
Everyone always tells me Seth looks like Josh Ramsay and I just laugh like yeah Seth is way more attractive
I didn't believe in perfection, but then I found Josh Ramsay and my belief was immediately altered.
You're nice most of the time but Josh is just a plain old ***
The only time you want to sound like josh Ramsay is when you are singing
in other words you sound like Josh Ramsay
Not dirty, but I just want Josh Ramsay to give me a hug
Idk what I'm doing! But Josh is the greatest reindeer of all time!
Trying to convince my mother to like Josh Ramsay is like trying to convince the world community that Hitler was a goodâ¦
Forever loving and . Josh Ramsay from Marianas Trench covers Nicki Minâ¦:
Am i the only one finding it weird that Dan and Josh Ramsay share a birthday??
I dreamt josh ramsay covered chandelier and I took my phone out to record so I could show my sister when I woke up. smh
when is 5sos gonna write a song with Josh Ramsay?
There are fan accounts with more followers than josh ramsay
[EDITED] Pierre and Chuck on studio with Josh Ramsay
theyre sO GOOD. um a pomegranate going in a place a pomegranate shouldnt go ft josh ramsay
"Heart of the Matter" first song I hear today. Awesome singalong, never forget when Josh Ramsay covered it. Morning, world.
So I was searching Josh Ramsay and I found this I thought they were actually holding hands
Mark Hoppus, Alex Gaskarth and now Josh Ramsay. The new album of Simple Plan is gonna be so *** awesome!!
"On February 24th, the new Jonas Brothers cd comes out" ~ Josh Ramsay
my celeb crushes Josh Ramsay, Matt Webb, Ian Casselman, Mike Ayley, Adam levin. My fav colours blue and black. Fav ship is
The number of comments saying Phil looks more like Josh Ramsay when he dyes his hair blue though.
Reasons why Josh Ramsay is a better chef than Gordon Ramsay: not only can he sing, but he also doesn't have anger issues and he's hella cute
I told Seth he was hotter than Josh Ramsay & he got really confused
Can Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Josh Ramsay write and sing a soundtrack for my life?
Josh Ramsay's screams and high notes give me chills
..seriously.. I have so much to say about every MT song I could go on for days! I do love watching me some Josh Ramsay dance moves!
There's this kid at my school and he's the perfect combination of josh Ramsay, Eric Osborne and my best friends facesð
let me tell you a thing about Josh Ramsay
I'm still not over being sassed by Josh Ramsay
Josh you should go as Gordan Ramsay for Halloween. Sorry I just like the idea of you two cooking together
Aw Ramsay Street is torn down the middle but we wish Naomi could be there for Josh too. He needs a friend
I am never getting over the fact that Luke and Josh Ramsay are on speaking terms
âYou are what you listen toâ who's eminem and who's josh ramsay is the question
Josh Ramsay and have literally saved my life. Can't thank you enoughðð
What would you do If Josh Ramsay Followed You? I am just wondering honesty I am bored
Josh Ramsay makes me feel like dirt
You, Josh Ramsay, are the best songwriter!
The work in progress Josh Ramsay presented yesterday is stars cascading down from the night sky like a waterfall upon all of us.
Gerard Way and Josh Ramsay have the most amazing voices I've ever heard!
I made edits too but I'm laughing bc if you just search Josh Ramsay in images all these funny things pop up
if you want a good laugh just search Josh Ramsay images
throwback to when Josh Ramsay had a haiku phase
Can I get a hug from Josh Ramsay please
I love how one of the very few accounts that follows is a Josh-Ramsay-hate account.
If I see one more picture of someone who got to meet josh ramsay and hear his new songs I'm going to eject myself into the Atlantic Ocean
while I was napping I had a dream that I ended up at a mcdonalds that served pizza and josh ramsay was working there.?
Like I'm literally going to meet Josh Ramsay today. I can't even comprehend this
That one really emotional note that Josh Ramsay hits really gets me and its just so perfect
If you could live anyone's life for a day, who would it be? â Josh Ramsay
2010 Josh Ramsay was so freaking sexy, still sexy now but ***
Josh Ramsay's vocals are so important. ðð
I love old Marianas Trench but I hate them now cause Josh Ramsay turned into such a ***
My fan fiction, "Josh Ramsay is a LIAR" now has 506 reads! Why don't you go check it out on Wattpad! .
Aw! Josh can't get over Amber in today's Maybe he needs a Ramsay Street rebound?
LMAOðð I love Josh Ramsay more than I love the actual air that I breathe
Josh Ramsay is in Vancouver and my moms not letting me go find him. . What has the world come to?
I just meet josh Ramsay from Mariana's trench basically one of my top 3 fav bands
Ok wait Josh Ramsay is without a doubt the only reason I consider myself to be a relatively happy human being
why do no josh ramsay body parts follow me I'm offended
"Josh Ramsay realizing he shouldn't hold the award like that" im laUGHING SO HARD
josh ramsay can I put ur finger in my ear
for sure josh Ramsay will always be my role model lol and a great dancer justin bieber no one cares about lol
I'd be happy to be like 0.5% as good a writer as josh ramsay ngl
and we got everyone in line to start singing along, ugh good times, josh Ramsay makes me weak
Great to be in Ballarat tonight with & join Simon Ramsay, Mayor Josh Morris,
Imagine you are constipated on the toilet, hopelessly pushing but to no avail. Nothing. Then Josh Ramsay emerges from the window. (C)
experiencing ventricular contractions I think my heart is failing if I die tell Josh Ramsay to dye his hair black for me bye
are two of the most amazing guys ever. Josh Ramsay. And Robin Williams.
this is the most unsettling picture of josh I've ever seen. god dammit ramsay
Josh Ramsay,Matt Webb,Mike Ayley & Ian Casselman duh they never aged since they left high school!
in love with Josh Ramsay's voice, i could listen to it all day every day
you are secretly Josh Ramsay though right
if you are secretly Josh Ramsay would you use a super high note on ur friends to kill there ears
are you actually Josh Ramsay but you didn't want the media to know because you'd get mobbed?
Overheard: Josh Ramsay: So if someone doesnt know what band I'm from-but they know that I'm like, in a band...
Josh Ramsay will always be my person okay
What is your favorite month of the year? â June bc josh ramsay and dan howell's b-day 6/11
What would your dream house be like? â Josh Ramsay's face everywhere and like a trampoline and a bunch of food a...
Remember when Josh Ramsay walked by me outside of the venue and I started crying BUT I DIDNT TALK TO HIM BECAUSE IM STUPID YEAH ME TOO
this guy asked me to grad like a month ago and I told him "sorry I'm already going with Josh Ramsay" and he just like accepted that like thx
josh ramsay used to let his life revolve around self destruction and now he's the reason I've tried to stop letting myself do that im so sad
Let's all take a moment to appreciate Josh Ramsay's insane voice
""Quote this with pictures of josh ramsay please"
See this man? He's overcome bulimia and a heroin addiction. He's a talented musician. Meet Josh Ramsay, my idol. http:â¦
I lost my mom in the mall once when we were there for a Marianas Trench concert. I found Josh Ramsay & had him help find her (X
Can we just talk about how inspiring Josh Ramsay and Marianas Trench are pls.
Yeah that's what I thought but people on instagram are freaking out because "Josh Ramsay liked my vine!?!?!"
I'm Josh Ramsay one of the co-writers of Call Me Maybe. I also have a band called Marianas Trench... and stuff. I'll be answering questions starting s...
Yeah Mariana's Trench *** now but that doesn't mean that Josh Ramsay isn't still a fantastic singer
This will be 2 in 1 since I got 2 bands. I got Marianas Trench first. Am I a fan: YES! SO MUCH SO! Favourite song: I'd have to say By Now or Acadia First song: Lover Dearest got me hooked Seen live: No, I really want to though Favourite member: Not to be total fan girlish and pick the singer but Josh Ramsay is perfection. I got Nirvana Am I fan: Sort of, my brothers listen to them a lot and I find myself rocking out in my room Favourite song: Smells Like Teen Spirit First song: Smells Like Teen Spirit Seen live: Nope Favourite member: I don't really have a favourite member. Keep commenting bands guys. ~Daydreamer
I just wanna meet Leonardo DiCaprio and Josh Ramsay, then life will be complete
Doug Willis arrives in Ramsay street and offer to teach Josh some of his skills as a builder
Josh Ramsay's voice is pure perfection. I can't wait for MT's fourth album to come out.
"Quote this with pictures of josh ramsay please"
Is it just me or are Josh Ramsay and Himchan like i dunno similar???
I think Abby is attracted to Josh Ramsay
Josh Ramsay's voice is the most beautiful thing
Forever hoping that Josh Ramsay will love me
if you're saying Josh Ramsay is as cool as me you are WRONG
Can we have a Josh Ramsay appreciation day please?
If you could meet a famous person, whom would you lik... â Josh Ramsay and then I'd become best friend with him ...
"I painted these nails with josh ramsay's blood" . "The blue?" . "The blue and sparkly" my friends, everyone bye
Never going to receive a follow from Brent,Jacob, a magcon boy,an o2l boy,Josh Ramsay,Fob member,P!ATD member,ect. ;~;
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This hook was designed to hang on water pipes in bathrooms so that brooms, or other stuff can hang nicely above the floor.
In Sweden (where I live) it is very common that water tubes run outside the walls in bath rooms, laundry rooms etc. This is very practical because one does not have to tear down the walls if a leak happens.
This makes it also as a suitable place to hang things. I am going to update this thing page here, with newer versions of the hooks - for different hanging positions and tube diameters.
Please check the name of the STL file to download the hook that fits your water tubes. You can also download the ZIP file with all the files inside - including the original CAD files.
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THE OUTLOOK: Jesuit's first four victories of the season (at Middleton, hosting Blake, at Spoto and at Lennard) were all shutouts. And only once this season, a 31-10 loss to Robinson on Sept. 14, have the Tigers allowed more than 20 points in a game.
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The Tigers' offense, led by sophomore running back Kevin Newman (126 carries for 834 yards, 8 touchdowns), will take on a Tampa Catholic defense that has allowed more than 17 points in a game just twice this season.
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The America's Cup Race Course, framed by the Golden Gate Bridge - today the wind blows from right to left, and the ebbing tide flows from left to right against the windflow. The blue sea that can be seen behind the City to the right, is not ocean but the greater expanse of the San Francisco Bay - which exits through the relatively narrow channel under the Bridge.
A fresh San Fransisco breeze is expected on Day 15, the Final Day, of the 34th America's Cup, for Wednesday, Race 19 of the 2013 America's Cup. The final race is due to start at 1.15pm on Wednesday, local time.
Towards the bottom of this story we feature Predictwind's course routing optimised for wind and tide on the AC race course, and using an AC72 performance profile. It is included to show that the effect of the tide on the race course and race strategies. See bottom of story for the course variations.
For the official line on how the current factor is determined click here Today the tide is flooding (coming in through the Golden Gate) and will negate the previous advantage that exists with an ebbing tide.
With the final race of the regatta set for its regular start time of 1315hrs the wind feeds produced by Predictwind indicate that winds will be around 15-17kts. The feeds produced by Predictwind are close to agreement on the strength at the race start time, and there is only small build in the breeze over the morning.
Officials will add the strength of the tide to set the new wind limit, which will take it just over 24kts. On the basis of this forecast, the winds will be well under that level.
The forecast does not take account of the influence of fog, which can have several effects on the race course winds.
Wind map for September 25, 2013 San Francisco at 1300hrs - Start of Race 19
The above image shows the wind speed and direction 1300hrs with breezes expected to be 15-17kts at the start of Race 19 - these are only average speeds and gusts will be higher. The only issue of concern is the more northerly wind direction in some areas of San Francisco Bay, which could affect the set of the course.
Wind graph for September 25, 2013 San Francisco at 1315hrs - Start of Race 19 - indicated by the vertical yellow line. Read the actual data above the graph section
The second image (above) shows a graphic representation of the wind build - confirming the numbers for the prognosis.
The third chart (below) shows the wind expectations for Wednesday. Note that sea conditions described in this chart are based on open water and are not descriptive of an enclosed harbour
Wind-predictions for September 25, 2013 San Francisco for Wednesday
The courses optimised by Predictwind for an AC72 show that the optimum course only. The red dotted line shows the Leg 2 course recommended for Race 19. The mark positions used in this projection are only very approximate - and will vary on the course set for the day.
In the second course projection, for Leg 3 the tide is expected to be in flood (incoming) for this race, and boats will need to avoid its effects upwind by taking the city shore.
Downwind course projection September 25, 2013 - Red dotted line is for Race 19
Upwind course projection September 25, 2013 - Red dotted line is for Race 19
Two weather feeds are used by Predictwind, the key to the accuracy of the forecast lies with the graphs, as when the two lines for the two feeds are quite close together and following each other in the trend, then the likelihood of the forecast is high. If there is separation to any marked degree, then there still some issues to be resolved but usually 24 hours from the race they are well aligned.
The Predictwind model takes various weather feeds and then polishes these, part of this process is factoring in the effect of local topography on the breeze - well demonstrated by the images with the funneling of the breeze.
Developed by former Olympian, Jon Bilger (470, 1992), www.predictwind.com!PredictWind application was used by the Swiss team Alinghi to win the 2003 and 2007 America's Cups, and has become the leading wind system used by racing and recreational sailors around the world. It is available on a subscription basis and also with a free forecast option.
A mobile app for Android and iPhone is available and www.predictwind.com!PredictWind is probably the most used app on the Sail-World iPhone.
Real time local wind observations have been added as further functionality.
You can check the weather anywhere in the world, and get a five day forecast, plus a variety of other features and functions of www.predictwind.com!PredictWind. The app is synchronised with your PC, so that your latest set of locations are always available without resetting each time you change a device.


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After a several-months-long controversial investigation, Director of Facilities for the North Colonie Central School District Tim Bonk returned to the district today, Monday, July 28.
Pending an investigation into complaints that he had harassed his secretary, as well as other employees in the district, Bonk was put on a leave of absence by the district earlier in the year. As per a settlement agreement Bonk signed with the Superintendent of Schools Randy Ehrenberg on Wednesday, June 16, Bonk was to be reinstated today.
According to John Weismann, a maintenance employee in the district, Bonk had met with employees to issue a formal apology, and it was clear to him that Bonk has been getting a lot of help in the last six months. A call put in to Bonk was not immediately returned.
Weismann said Bonk apologized for his wrong-doing toward employees in the district, and that, "I think his apology was sincere."
In regards to how Bonk's return will affect others in the district, Weismann said, "I think that a lot of positive things can come if what he's said is true."
For more on this story, check back at www.spotlightnews.com, or read the July 30 print edition of the Colonie Spotlight.
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Since he signed on as Florida State's new strength and conditioning coach last January, Vic Viloria has been strictly off-limits to the media as part of Jimbo Fisher's "one voice" policy.
Unlike last season, when the lines on both sides of the football were often pushed around by larger and more physical fronts, FSU has been the team dominating in the trenches. That was especially evident at Miami where the 'Canes fielded a massive offensive line that averaged 320 pounds a player. Nevertheless, FSU's much smaller defensive line got the best of the matchup that evening.
"You hear teams talk about their development and they say 'we work hard all off-season and during the season we are going to maintain that strength. We hope to maintain that strength.' You see those teams go in the weight room and they lift - if the guy's a 400 bencher he grabs 225 and he does it for 10. Scientifically you can't maintain strength unless you are lifting over a certain percentage of your one-rep max. So unless you are in the 75 to 80 or 85 percent of your one rep max you aren't maintaining strength... In order to maintain strength you have to lift heavy."
Gene Williams is the founder and administrator of Warchant.com and writes stories and features covering all of FSU's sports with an emphasis on football and football recruiting. For seven years, Williams hosted a weekly sports radio show in Tallahassee. He currently appears as a weekly guest on 1010 XL Sports Radio in Jacksonville and 1270 The Team in Tallahassee during football season. Williams is also a former ACC correspondent for College Football News (weekly national newspaper), and contributes to The Osceola. Story about Gene Williams & Warchant.com.
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External Web sites
- Iloveindia.com - Famois Indians - Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan
- IndiaNetzone - Indian Personalities - Biography of Srinavasa Iyengar Ramanujan
- The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive - Biography of Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan Brief biography of this Indian mathematician. Provides an overview of his contributions in solving cubic equations, summing up arithmetic and geometric series, and his work with G.H. Hardy.
- United States Naval Academy - Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Vigyan Prasar Science Portal - Biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Wolfram Research - Biography of Ramanujan, Srinivasa
Britannica Web sites
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Srinivasa Ramanujan - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(1887-1920). The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan made profound contributions to the theory of numbers (see mathematics). He was elected to Great Britain's Royal Society of London in 1918, and when he died he was widely recognized by mathematicians as a phenomenal genius.


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-AlphaAndBetaTrollsStamp!- by RobicTheEscapistWatch
©2014-2016 RobicTheEscapist
There is this 8eatiful artwork from impliedlizard.tumblr.com and I tried to resist the urge not to do a stamp of it... 8ut I failed.
So here! Have this stamp I did for myself XD ...8ut you like it too, may8e?
Disclaimer: Homestuck 8elongs to Andrew Hussie; frames are taken 8y a 8eatiful artwork of impliedlizard.tumblr.com ; this stamp was made 8y me ='D
May i use? :33
Oh gosh you did this too! I just found out normal members can use stamps, so I've been going on a spree. XD Thank you so much and great job!
this is awesome!!
Dat Kurloz doe (This is amazing.)
The artist made the perfect drawing and that Kurloz is too beatiful <3
I'm happy you like this stamp, thank you very much!
I'm happy you like this stamp, thank you very much!
The epiciness of this!
It's gr8 you like it, thank you! I never thought I would have liked doing stamps! XD
Can I use it? :3
*fissa la stampa* *A* omg hai fatto un lavoro meraviglioso senpai!!!
cioè cioè cioè cioè. ci sono anche gli alfa. omg *fangirla(?)*
ti secca se la uso anche io? >A<
cioè cioè cioè cioè. ci sono anche gli alfa. omg *fangirla(?)*
ti secca se la uso anche io? >A<
Flamingo-samaaaa <3 Ma i trolls sono i migliori, io poi sono PAZZA degli Alfa, come avrei potuto lasciarli fuori?! Sarei davvero davvero felice se tu lo usassi sulla tua pagina, certo che puoi! Grazie ='D
:33 > so using fur my purfile! this is just purrfect! I really like it.
Thank you soooooooo much, it's 8eatiful you like it! :::;D
Dis stamp is P-ERF-ECT 38D
... do you want to use it?
I wanted to use it on my profile but I wanted to see if it was ok with you :3
*Can I use this??? XD my bad stupid iPad
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Oh gosh, dear thank you! You know, I always try to do things on my own because I don't want to bother the expert folks... (aka you)
It means a lot if you like it, thank you!
Remmeber that do never botter me, and I'm also happy that you make things by your own because your are gr8t too!
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PITTSBURGH — The cab driver judges sports by fares, and the Pirates, he admitted, have been bad for business. "It's been a lot different this summer," he said. "But people still aren't sure they can trust them."
History assaults the senses at PNC Park, from the archways that create memories of Forbes Field to the statue of Willie Stargell outside the stadium. But nowhere is it embraced more than in the office of Pirates manager Clint Hurdle.
A framed 1979 "We Are Family" towel sits on the floor, Pirates caps decorate the shelves and to the right of Hurdle is a beautiful framed picture of Roberto Clemente. Hurdle guided the Rockies to their only World Series appearance, in 2007, and in his second act as boss, he has the Pirates on the verge of something special.
Pittsburgh begins a three-game series Friday night at Coors Field, entering the final stretch run to the team's first winning season and first playoff berth since 1992. Barry Bonds was on that Pirates club. Yeah, it's been a long time.
And, worse, fans were teased the past two seasons when the Pirates started well and played the second half at a combined 39 games under .500. But those clubs didn't pitch and play defense like this group of Patch-eyes.
"It wasn't by accident. It was the blueprint when I got here," Hurdle said. "I don't know any organization that doesn't preach it. You might get taken in a different direction because of the personnel you have. In Colorado, at the time being, our talent was on the other side of the ball. Then going to Texas (as a hitting coach), I saw it again. Offensively here we are just trying to connect the dots. Our guys have bought into pitching and defense. They really get it, that those things can show up every day."
In Hurdle's finest season with the Rockies, they produced their best glove work in franchise history. In Pittsburgh, the pitching has been eye-opening good. The Pirates have a 3.07 ERA, the best in baseball. Their rotation ranks first at 3.22. Friday at Coors Field, they will roll out left-hander Francisco Liriano, the first Pirates starter since Dock Ellis in 1971 to post an ERA under 2.25 in his first 16 starts, followed by A.J. Burnett, who mauled the Rockies last Sunday, and Jeff Locke, an unlikely all-star.
"It's been great to be on a team where we pitch so well," catcher Russell Martin said. "We keep it simple. Just play the game the right way. There's no drama. We always feel like we are in every game."
Veteran shortstop Clint Barmes has a good perspective of the Rockies, the Pirates and Hurdle. Barmes was a member of the Rockies' last two playoff teams and has played for Hurdle in nine of his 11 big-league seasons.
"He's still the same. He's in charge," Barmes said. "He brings energy every day."
Talk to those who follow the Pirates closely, and they believe Hurdle trusts his coaching staff more this year. Pitching coach Ray Searage is drawing raves for his work. Hurdle also has evolved. He uses more defensive metrics for positioning and employs a bold strategy with his bullpen, preferring not to pitch relievers on back-to-back days. With the Rockies, he shied away from pitching relievers on three consecutive days.
His careful maneuvering of the chess pieces has been fascinating. Pittsburgh relievers have pitched the fifth-most innings but remain among the most effective, limiting opponents to a .218 batting average.
Former Golden High School star Mark Melancon has transitioned seamlessly into Pittsburgh's closer — ex-Rockie Jason Grilli, an all-star, is out with a strained forearm — by posting an 0.83 ERA with seven saves in 54-plus innings.
Pittsburgh (70-44) is plenty comfortable beating opponents by one run, owning a baseball-best 23 victories in that category.
"They are hot, confident," Rockies first baseman Todd Helton said of the Pirates. "They've got it going on right now."
One thing hasn't changed since the Rockies dismissed Hurdle in May 2009. He remains a voracious reader. Books scatter his desk, including works from Colin Powell and Rod Olson. A certain work is hard to miss: "One Word That Will Change Your Life."
For that Pirates, the answer is simple: playoffs.
"It's been a good year," Barmes said. "Everyone is contributing. Now we have to finish."
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Postseason's greeting
Not that it's been a long time, but the Pirates haven't been in the playoffs since Barry Bonds' last season in Pittsburgh and Bill Cowher's first year as head coach of the Steelers. The Pirates haven't had a winning record since. Here are baseball's longest active playoff droughts:
Kansas City Royals — 1985
Pittsburgh Pirates — 1992
Toronto Blue Jays — 1993
Seattle Mariners — 2001
Miami Marlins — 2003
Pirates' Francisco Liriano (12-4, 2.02 ERA) at Rockies' Jorge De La Rosa (10-6, 3.31)
6:40 p.m. Friday, ROOT; 850 AM
Team owner Dick Monfort said last week the Rockies plan to exercise their club option on Jorge De La Rosa's $11 million contract for next season. He has been one of the bright spots in what has become a dismal season, but he has been hit hard in his past two starts. The Braves battered the left-hander for eight runs (five earned) and 10 hits in five innings. Pittsburgh produced three runs and six hits in four innings. De La Rosa has been struggling with a bruised left thumb, but he hasn't been sharp of late. Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano baffled the Rockies at PNC Park, blanking them for seven innings and allowing only two hits in a 5-2 victory last week. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
Upcoming pitching matchups
Saturday: Pirates' A.J. Burnett (5-7, 2.73 ERA) at Rockies' Juan Nicasio (6-6, 5.05), 6:10 p.m., ROOT
Sunday: Pirates' Jeff Locke (9-3, 2.47) at Rockies' Chad Bettis (0-1, 6.30), 2:10 p.m., ROOT
Monday: Padres' Edinson Volquez (8-9, 5.44) at Rockies' Jhoulys Chacin (10-5, 3.40), 6:40 p.m., ROOT


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Parents need to know that Pocoyo World is a virtual world that includes avatar customization, games, videos, and other activities based on the Pocoyo ("little me" in Spanish) animation series, seen in more than 100 countries. You need to be 18 to register, so parents should fill out the online form. (Also, take note: When you sign up, you'll be automatically registered to receive a regular newsletter from the site.) Registration is free. For $3.90 a month, kids can join the world's premium club, which they'll need to do to buy certain costumes, toys, and other special avatar accessories -- but there's plenty to do without a paid subscription. You'll need to start at the main Pocoyo.com site to get to the virtual world; parents need to know that the main site has links to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Although the virtual world is simple enough for young children to navigate, parents should explore the site with their kids, and not leave them unattended.
Kids will have fun creating a customized avatar and cruising around the zoo, amusement park, playground, and other areas, jumping, dancing, and exploring while peppy music plays.
Many of the games reinforce basic skills. Kids can practice reading as a narrator slowly dictates sets of instructions for games. They can also assert some independence as they move their avatar around Pocoyo World.
Supportive messages like "hooray for Pocoyo!" reflect the site's cheerful, supportive tone -- and thanks to constant guidance from a British narrator, even very young kids can easily find their way around.
Based on the Pocoyo (\"little me\" in Spanish) animation series, Pocoyo World lets kids create an avatar and cruise around the zoo, amusement park, playground, and other areas, jumping, dancing, and exploring. The site also offers fun, graphically impressive -- yet simple to play -- games that are targeted at younger kids. Kids can also friend each other, but can't chat or directly interact in the virtual world.
POCOYO WORLD lets kids create a customized avatar and cruise around the zoo, amusement park, playground, and other areas, jumping, dancing, and exploring while peppy music plays. The virtual world also includes several fun, graphically impressive games that younger kids are bound to love -- such as a golf game where the ball bounces off characters and objects before landing near the hole.
Playing games earns users tickets, which can be used to buy accessories and stamps for their online character-based stamp collection, but the emphasis is on having fun, not earning credit. Supportive messages like "hooray for Pocoyo!" at the end of some of the games reflect the site's cheerful, supportive tone -- and thanks to the constant guidance about what to see and do from a British narrator, even very young kids can easily find their way around Pocoyo World.
Online interaction: Pocoyo World is super safe. Kids can pick from a number of emotions, like frazzled or sleepy, that can be broadcast over their head, or can blow a kiss or dance, but can't directly chat.
Why is it fun -- and also safer -- to be able to dance with, throw a kiss at, or just see other people in a virtual world -- as opposed to actually talking to them?
If you are on a site where you can chat with other members, what kinds of things should you be careful not to say? And what kinds of things are not OK for people to ask you?
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Boopsie is an Authorized Reseller of Digital Comics and Graphic Novels for Libraries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this catalog of comics and graphic novels available to users via my library's Boopsie app and also on my library's website?
Yes! You can add the entire catalog of over 10,000 comics and graphic novels to your mobile app AND your website. If you do not yet have a mobile app from Boopsie, we can still make the entire catalog available to your patrons or students via your website. Boopsie not only enables the integration of Comics Plus: Library Edition into your app, Boopsie also sells the Comics Plus: Library Edition subscription services.
What is Comics Plus: Library Edition?
An online streaming service that provides libraries with access to thousands of digital graphic novels, comic books and manga at a per-checkout price with simultaneous circulation to virtually any mobile device, tablet or PC. Library Edition is built upon our popular Comics Plus digital distribution platform that has delivered more than 20 million content downloads to consumers worldwide. Sales of Subscriptions to Comics Plus: Library Edition are made through our partnership with Boopsie, the leader in mobile solutions for libraries. To deliver digital comics and graphic novels to your patrons and students contact us.
What kinds of comics and graphic novels do you have?
Our catalog currently includes over 10,000 now digital graphic novels, comic books and manga from over 80 major publishers catering to all ages and interests. Available genres include fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, memoir, biographies, classical literature, mystery, horror, fantasy, romance, and, of course, superheroes. We're adding new publishers all the time, and we typically add at least 100+ new titles each and every week!
How do patrons access titles?
An icon on your library-branded mobile app (powered by Boopsie) and links on your library website deliver users directly to the Comics Plus: Library Edition catalog. This can be accessed by most internet-connected PCs, tablets or smartphones with a modern web browser.
What age ranges do you serve?
Whether you want serious literature or the Sunday Funnies, our catalog delivers something for the young, the old and all those in-between. Due to the convergence of comics language and traditional book trade language, our current age ranges are broken into five basic categories: Kids, Middle Grade, Teens/YA, and Mature.
Age Range Categories Kids (5+) Middle Grade (9+) Teen/Young Adult (13+) Mature (16+)
Is there a full title list available?
You can find download the full title list, sorted by suggested age range and price-per-checkout, right here. While you're waiting, here are a few highlights:
Geronimo Stilton
Big Nate
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Gunnerkrigg Court
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Jim Henson's Dark Crystal
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Benny and Penny
Cul De Sac
Mouse Guard
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Battlestar Galactica
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time
LEGO Ninjago
Dragon Ball
Vampire Hunter D
What sort of patron information is needed for the service?
A library card number and PIN for a library that has a subscription to Comics Plus: Library Edition authenticates patrons' identities so that they can login, browse, checkout and read titles both from your library's mobile app (provided by Boopsie) AND your library's website.
Does my library need to have a mobile app from Boopsie to purchase a subscription to Comics Plus: Library Edition?
No. The team at Boopsie is an authorized reseller of Comics Plus: Library Edition subscription services which can be used by mobile and desktop users, regardless of whether your library has a mobile app from Boopsie.
What happens once a patron checks out a title?
It is saved to their virtual book shelf via their patron account. They can access the titles from any web connected device. Each title will remain on the bookshelf for seven days. At the end of that time the title is then automatically removed from patron's list.
How long are titles checked out?
One week. Checked-out titles then 'expire' from the patron's virtual bookshelf.
Can multiple patrons have access to the same title at the same time?
Yes! You can run reading groups of any size without having to purchase additional "instances" of the same title. No matter how large the patron demand, Comics Plus: Library Edition is ready to meet it. Though do keep in mind that your library still gets charged for each individual checkout.
Will the Comics Plus: Library Edition catalog sync with my library's OPAC?
Not yet, but there is a robust search functionality integrated into our catalog of digital comics and graphic novels.
Will Comics Plus: Library Edition work with my library's operating system?
Our service works with all, current systems. If you are using an older operating system, we recommend you download Google Chrome or Windows. These will allow patrons to view our content on your library's desktop computers.
You will also need to confirm that our IP information is listed as "Safe" with your operating system's firewall. If you need assistance in making these connections work, we will be happy to help walk you through the process. Our engineering team will work with your technical services department to fully integrate our system into whatever patron authentication protocols your library uses.
How do I manage the account?
After your library signs a short subscription agreement with Boopsie (our library industry partner and re-seller) you will be appointed an account manager who will set up your account. They will manage your account for you and ensure that circulation of your digital comics and graphic novels are metered out to your patrons in a steady manner in accordance with your budget requirements.
Is there any kind of contract?
There is a short one page agreement. If you are already a Boopsie customer, it is simply an addendum to your already existing contract. Contact us to add our catalog to your library's offerings.
Is there any kind of contract?
There is a short one page agreement. If you are already a Boopsie customer, it is simply an addendum to your already existing contract.
Is there any kind of setup fee?
When is my account activated?
It will take approximately two weeks from contacts signature to activation.
How does the invoice process work?
We issue your library a standard invoice via email and your library is issued a credit in our system that your patrons may immediately start drawing against.
What if I have further questions?
Contact the account team at Boopsie for more information.
Who is iVerse Media?
We are a digital content distributor specializing in comic books and graphic novels for mobile and online platforms. Established in 2008, iVerse has emerged as an innovator and leader in the field of digital delivery of graphic content.
Once I subscribe, how can I market digital comics to my library's patrons and students?
We recommend putting a banner on your library website's home page. Banners are available here.
How much do graphic novels circulate?
Graphic novels typically out-circ the most popular young adult novels, even at the peak of their popularity. For instance, during the peak of Twilight popularity, if you grabbed a random graphic novel from the shelf, it would be quite likely as popular as the YA novels.
There are several reasons that play into why graphic novels circulate at a higher rate. One reason is that graphic novels and comic books don't take as long a time to read as their fiction counterparts; therefore they can be consumed and turned over faster. The other is that the age range of comics and graphic novels is typically much wider than traditional fiction novels. While novels are generally ported to certain age ranges, graphic novels often appeal to both younger and older readers.
In Cuyahoga County Public Library, graphic novels account for only 10% of the collection, but 35% of the total circulation numbers.
You can access a copy of the Comics Plus: Library Edition Webinar Powerpoint here (opens as a PDF).
Comics Plus: Library Edition Flow
Step 2: App Users select the login button.
Which produces a log in form; app users simply provide their library card number and pin.
Step 3: The Welcome Screen
Step 4: App users can browse the Comic Plus: Library Edition catalog
Step 5: App users can browse the Comic Plus: Library Edition catalog by publishers or the recently added comics title list.
Step 6: Checked out graphic novels and comic books can be accessed in your bookshelf.
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This time last year we were perturbed with the Grammys for generating a slate of 2015 nominees that honored a bunch of mediocre white musicians at the expense of black excellence. Even within the bizarre and outmoded musical value system that is the Grammys, it felt like a regression. So it's especially surprising that the… More »
Sometimes, it's ridiculously hard for us to debate our favorite songs of the past 7 days, but this week, the choice seemed fairly obvious. This list comprises singles from artists with an array of genre-inclinations, and as usual, there's something for everyone. We're repping jazz-funk, unorthodox pop, jagged guitar-driven folk-rock, and knee-to-the-gut verses that make… More »
By its early reputation and the sheer nature of it, Bonnaroo should be a complete mess. But the staff are universally nice and the people who attend are typically good all-around, too. It's a sprawling, often muddy festival that can be overwhelming for its wealth of choices, but it's so well-run and so laid-back that… More »


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..solitude.. by db-imageryWatch
©2010-2016 db-imagery
it's nice to be away from it all..and reflect early dawn at lake jacksonville. comments are welcome and 's always appreciated! hope you enjoy and thanks for viewing
These works makes me feel invigorating. I am particularly, very ruminative about the silhouettes rendering the whole work a sort of mystic. All in all, a brilliant freeze of beautiful serendipity of Mother Nature.
nice shot, i like!
another beaut! really like the softness and the slight details in the silhouette of the land
very beautiful, love the symetry, and that big tree was very well captured for a silhouette
Looks like a nice spot to reflect, bro. Wicked shot!
Glad you got some good reflecting in.
Beautiful view of the trees.
nice one doug!
Nice composition.
wish I were there right as it lokos....a good moment for time to stand still...
mmm... such beautiful calming colours
perfect capture!
and i agree! what a wonderful place to
relax and reflect... thanks for sharing!
perfect capture!
and i agree! what a wonderful place to
relax and reflect... thanks for sharing!


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We broke 500 members!!! To commemorate this wonderful success as well as the resounding success of our first contest, I would like to thank the following.
In honor of those who made the contest what it was and those who have made this group what it has become...
Thank you to all the contest participants (you wrote beautifully) and contributors.
Thank you to
who donated points for the contest!
Thank you to
who donated other prizes for the contest!
Thank you to our affiliates
for featuring us in their journals!
Thanks to HugQueen for interviewing us for her blog!
Thanks to for interviewing us for their blog!
And last, but not least, thanks to all my co-founders, contributors and anyone who has featured and promoted us while we have been trying to get back on our feet.
Without you, this growth would not have been possible.
You have all been so wonderful!
And to all of you active members, thank you for contributing your wonderful work! We love and appreciate you, after all, we are here for you!
If I forgot anyone, I'm sorry. It was not intentional! If you point it out, I will add them here.
Look out for our latest prompt to be posted tomorrow.
And I know I still owe you a feature of works from December. I apologize for being SO late with that. I will get it up asap.
Happy writing, lovelies!
- Mo
P.S. Because of our recent growth, I was thinking of changing the submission limit from 7 per week to 3 per week. Would you all hate me terribly for that? It's just that I don't want to spam the inboxes of our lovely members and watches. What say you?
A Huge Thank You and Feature by PoeticalConditionWatch
©2013-2016 PoeticalCondition
A wonderful feature (ad i wonder why I saw it so late )! Thank you all members for participating in the contest and all active members for making this group work! As both an Admin and member I would say that reducing the limit to 3 is fine. So that the notifications reaching our members have selected and leser works
Changing the submission limit is a good idea, it'll make people think about what they are uploading more and not just use the group as a dumping ground for their work. - Not that I am saying that the members of this group do this anyway, but I've seen it happen with other groups and it ruined the
community that had been built.
Congrats on reaching the 500 mark and thank you for letting me be one of those lucky people.
community that had been built.
Congrats on reaching the 500 mark and thank you for letting me be one of those lucky people.
I like your idea about changing the submission limit.
congrats on crossing 500 members. and congrats on being a good administrator and founder. If it wasn't for you in keeping the direction as is, #PoeticalCondition would not be what it is today.
Credit goes to you, your team, and all the members who made this possible.
Credit goes to you, your team, and all the members who made this possible.