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		<title>The Right Kind of World of Warcraft Guide</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/08/25/the-right-kind-of-world-of-warcraft-guide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft is a land of elites. It’s just the way it is. The game has been online for the last four years and some players have been playing the whole time, pretty much destroying anyone in their path to become the best around. So, it’s no surprise that people look for new guides [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://f4f2beupnhu9qltvjctk3gzdl7.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=VIRTUALWARCRAFT" target="new"><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cataclysm_my_ad_2-300x225.jpg" alt="" title="World of Warcraft Guide " width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1111" /></a>World of Warcraft is a land of elites. It’s just the way it is. The game has been online for the last four years and some players have been playing the whole time, pretty much destroying anyone in their path to become the best around. So, it’s no surprise that people look for new guides all the time to help them get better and bump up to par with the top pros out there. Luckily, every now and then a guide actually comes along that can help you do that – becoming a top player in a land of elites. This time around, that new guide is <a href="http://f4f2beupnhu9qltvjctk3gzdl7.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=VIRTUALWARCRAFT" target="new">Warcraft Formula</a>.</p>
<p>To be a hundred percent accurate, <a href="http://f4f2beupnhu9qltvjctk3gzdl7.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=VIRTUALWARCRAFT" target="new">Warcraft Formula</a> isn’t a single guide. It’s a ton of guides, with a new one added to the mix every month. I reviewed the first couple of months for this review and they were top notch content. Each guide was 30 pages long and included three features, top news from the month, questions from readers, an action plan and a preview of the next month. Each feature was full of useful content that was designed to do just about anything you needed it to – from building up a powerful play through strategy for a Death Knight to creating a 10 man raiding group. It’s not hyper specific information, but it’s a heck of a lot more than the general strategies you get from the existing guides on the market. </p>
<p>To top things off, you get a whole bunch of extras with the guide. The first extra was the Fast Track Action Plan that Brad and T Dub provide. It’s a guideline that helps players figure out how to put together a good WoW account. Basically, it includes everything from an outline of how to build a character, choose your UI and the right class and professions to how to get into a guild, start up PvP and go about raiding. Essentially, it’s a route to stop making so many silly mistakes as you play through the game – a great tool for beginners and something even a few veterans could probably benefit from. </p>
<p>In the end, <a href="http://f4f2beupnhu9qltvjctk3gzdl7.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=VIRTUALWARCRAFT" target="new">Warcraft Formula</a> is a great new product that provides something I’ve never seen before in a WoW product. It is updated every month with a new ebook and all for a decent monthly fee with information about pretty much every aspect of the game not just a couple of select areas. </p>
<p><a href="http://f4f2beupnhu9qltvjctk3gzdl7.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=VIRTUALWARCRAFT" target="new">World of Warcraft Guide</a></p>
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		<title>An Interactive land of Adventure&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/08/17/an-interactive-land-of-adventure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dragon Girl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello! Today I would like to share a video I stumbled across. It focuses on Second Life, a virtual adventure where you create your own avatar, world, and socialize with other players. Now that sounds awesome! I personally love virtual games like this. I got hooked on World of Warcraft, and then Warhammer Online. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello! Today I would like to share a video I stumbled across. It focuses on <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000031544296&#038;pubid=21000000000295103" target="new" >Second Life</a>, a virtual adventure where you create your own avatar, world, and socialize with other players. Now that sounds awesome! I personally love virtual games like this. I got hooked on World of Warcraft, and then Warhammer Online. I have my eye out for a new virtual land to explore, and <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000031544296&#038;pubid=21000000000295103" target="new" >Second Life</a> may be my next choice!<br />
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		<title>Mingoville is a Virtual World where kids Learn English</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/08/11/mingoville-is-a-virtual-world-where-kids-learn-english/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a Virtual World brings active learning to the table, added to a great virtual adventure, I am most happy to check them out. Our minds are always seeking new ways to learn, and I have found through my own experiences that active virtual play enhances our ability to learn many times over conventional learning [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mingoworld.com" target="new"><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Santa_Island_Mingoville_A_Virtual_World-300x214.jpg" alt="Santa_Island_Mingoville_A_Virtual_World" title="Santa_Island_Mingoville_A_Virtual_World" width="300" height="214" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1072" /></a>When a Virtual World brings active learning to the table, added to a great virtual adventure, I am most happy to check them out. Our minds are always seeking new ways to learn, and I have found through my own experiences that active virtual play enhances our ability to learn many times over conventional learning methods. We are virtual beings, living in a virtual world. We simply thrive on exciting virtual activities designed to encourage us to explore, create, and evolve in ways we can only imagine. In this moment I am excited to bring a glimpse into one such world, called Mingoville. Here is a virtual experience which has a lot of potention for learning, while playing!</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take a few moments to visit a cool place to learn English and have fun&#8230; <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndqZWoCRLNs' target="new">Mingoville &#8211; A Virtual World</a> </p>
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<h3>From the People at Mingoville</h3>
<p>Like the Mingoville School you are familiar with, the new Mingoville World is also based on the belief that kids learn better when they have fun and when they decide when and where to learn.</p>
<p>In the Mingoville World, all activities and games are in English. We have developed a whole universe based on fun and exciting educational games and exercises that teach children English while they play online. </p>
<p>At Mingoville, we have been working hard to develop a virtual world where learning English is 100% integrated into all games and exercises. A virtual world allows kids to practice and learn English without even thinking about it. We hope you enjoy it and consider using this new teaching tool in your curriculum.</p>
<h3>Good News</h3>
<p>Mingoville is free. You have free access to the Mingoville School and the Mingoville World. However, it is also possible to buy extended access to the Mingoville World and become a SuperLearner. As a SuperLearner, the student will have access to more fun educational games and the possibility of buying clothes and other things for his flamingo.</p>
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		<title>NextWorld &#8211; Living in a Virtual World</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/08/04/nextworld-living-in-a-virtual-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are living in a Virtual World of our own making, if we can just understand how it is done. Until we understand the process, we must learn how to play. Here is a short video to enjoy&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are living in a Virtual World of our own making, if we can just understand how it is done. Until we understand the process, we must learn how to play. Here is a short video to enjoy&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Capturing those Virtual images with Canon Digital</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/07/12/capturing-those-virtual-images-with-canon-digital/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Cameras]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My daughter wants to be a journalist and a nature photographer. She has the knack for catching the most amazing images, and knows how to use the light, composition, and subject to the best of her limited abilities. She does quite well with her little digital camera, yet I feel the need to upgrade really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B001XURPQS" target="new"><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i-15.1-MP-CMOS-Digital-SLR-Camera.jpg" alt="Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera" title="Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera" width="160" height="127" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1019" /></a>My daughter wants to be a journalist and a nature photographer. She has the knack for catching the most amazing images, and knows how to use the light, composition, and subject to the best of her limited abilities. She does quite well with her little digital camera, yet I feel the need to upgrade really soon to a camera with greater abilities and features in my quest to encourage her to challenge her artistic talents. </p>
<p>In my search for a great camera, within our limited budget, I ran across the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B001XURPQS" target="new">Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B001XURPQS" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> This sweet digital camera has some great features that will lend excitement to her image portfolio, and adventures into the nature shots just waiting to be discovered. She is also an amazing photographer when it comes to shooting people and animals, and knows how to capture the light as well as the emotion of a great shot. So let&#8217;s take a look at the Canon EOS Rebel, and what it has to offer the budding, as well as professional photographer.</p>
<h3>Product Features</h3>
<p>~ New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor<br />
~ Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens<br />
~ Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output<br />
~ 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video<br />
~ Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) </p>
<h3>Techincal Details</h3>
<p>~ HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.<br />
~ 3.0-inch Clear View LCD<br />
~ Auto Lighting Optimizer<br />
~ Wide range ISO setting 100-3200<br />
~ Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses<br />
~ Self Cleaning Sensor Unit<br />
~ Metering Modes: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering<br />
~ Self-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting<br />
~ Flash Exposure Compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments<br />
~ Continuous Shooting Speed: Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF) </p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B001XURPQS" target="new">Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i</a> is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.  </p>
<p>An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You’ll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.</p>
<p>Well then, this sweet little baby has me excited, and what a great gift this would make! I would love to hear opinions for anyone familiar with this latest technological gadget. What a great way to view and capture images of This Virtual World we create and live in. </p>
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		<title>Lifes Good in the Virtual World with a Qwerty Keyboard</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/06/22/lifes-good-in-the-virtual-world-with-a-qwerty-keyboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well then, I finally made it into the 21st Century and purchased my very first cell phone. I know, I am the Wilma Flintstone of the modern day technological world, and for someone who loves tech stuff and gadgets, I am certain this comes as a suprise! But hey, everyone has one, and I don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSH3Y0?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B002BSH3Y0" target="new" ><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/LG-Xenon-GR500-Phone.jpg" alt="LG Xenon GR500 Phone with Qwerty Keyboard" title="LG Xenon GR500 Phone with Qwerty Keyboard" width="200" height="220" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1024" /></a>Well then, I finally made it into the 21st Century and purchased my very first cell phone. I know, I am the Wilma Flintstone of the modern day technological world, and for someone who loves tech stuff and gadgets, I am certain this comes as a suprise! But hey, everyone has one, and I don&#8217;t like to chat on the phone much. Yet, I am so active, and I love to keep in touch with family and friends. Not to mention my big brother keeps telling me it&#8217;s not safe traveling around these days without a cell phone&#8230; sheesh! </p>
<p>So I am here to share my leap into the future with my thoughts on my new LG from AT&#038;T. Let me assure folks who are wondering&#8230; I simply love it! I am not in need of a lot of the features available, yet I sure love to text! I think texting is a gift from the tech goddess, and a cool way to say hello and keep in touch with my family and friends instantly. Having the qwerty keyboard is a huge plus! Life is too full to mess around, and I like efficiency. </p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<p>~ 3G-powered smartphone in black with 2.8-inch touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard; customizable and intuitive user interface<br />
~ Compatible with AT&#038;T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&#038;T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service<br />
~ 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion (to 16 GB); digital audio/video player<br />
~ Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 264 hours (11 days) of standby time<br />
~ What&#8217;s in the Box: handset, battery, travel charger, user manual, quick start guide</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSH3Y0?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B002BSH3Y0" target="new"><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/LG-Xenon-GR500-Phone-with-Qwerty-Keyboard.jpg" alt="LG Xenon GR500 Phone with Qwerty Keyboard" title="LG Xenon GR500 Phone with Qwerty Keyboard" width="200" height="180" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1031" /></a> So far, so good. I haven&#8217;t misplaced my phone, although I have to remind myself to bring it when I travel, hah! I am into simple solutions, so as long as I have text, sweet little alarms to remind me of how time flies, the ability to snap a shot on the run to capture those precious moments, and &#8211; oh yeah, speed dial for my favorite people to chat with, well then, I am set! </p>
<p>Yep, Life&#8217;s Good!</p>
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		<title>The Apple iPod touch is a Virtual Genius</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 05:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although I am really big on finding entertainment in the great outdoors, and Mother Earth&#8217;s boundless wonders, I do love my virtual goodies as well. Music, movies, and games seem to bring a special spark to my imagination, and I simply must feed the portion of my soul which craves the technologies which bring these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M3SOC4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002M3SOC4" target="new"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-984" title="Apple iPod touch 32 GB" src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Apple-iPod-touch-32-GB-237x300.jpg" alt="Apple iPod touch 32 GB" width="137" height="200" /></a>Although I am really big on finding entertainment in the great outdoors, and Mother Earth&#8217;s boundless wonders, I do love my virtual goodies as well. Music, movies, and games seem to bring a special spark to my imagination, and I simply must feed the portion of my soul which craves the technologies which bring these virtual applications up to speed with the times.</p>
<p>I freely admit that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M3SOC4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002M3SOC4" target="new">iPod touch</a> is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature. Watch a movie. Surf the web. Download countless apps. (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M3SOC4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thisvirtualworld-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002M3SOC4" target="new">Click here to jump over and learn all about apps.</a>) View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Discover games and apps you&#8217;re sure to love with new Genius recommendations for apps. And since iPod touch now comes with the latest 3.1 software already installed, you can start using fun, convenient features right out of the box.</p>
<h3>Product Features</h3>
<p><em><span><strong>Music</strong></span><br />
</em>Listen to a unique mix, or watch the video for your favorite song created just for you.</p>
<p><strong>Cover Flow</strong><br />
What a song does for your ears, Cover Flow on iPod touch does for your eyes and fingers. It&#8217;s a virtual party for the senses.</p>
<p><strong>Genius Mixes</strong><br />
Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync iPod touch to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library to find songs that sound great together. Then it creates multiple mixes you&#8217;ll love.</p>
<p><strong>Genius Playlists</strong><br />
Say you&#8217;re listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it . Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn&#8217;t have thought of yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Shake to Shuffle</strong><br />
Shake things up a bit. Musically speaking, that is.</p>
<p><strong>iTunes</strong><br />
Fill your iPod touch with songs and music videos from your iTunes library on your computer.</p>
<p><strong>Bluetooth</strong><br />
 iPod touch includes the iPhone 3.1 software, so you can pair Bluetooth stereo headphones with it. Keep your iPod in your bag or charging on your desk across the room and still listen to your music.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Movies + TV shows</em></strong></span><br />
A feature film, a video podcast, your favorite TV show. Now appearing on a subway train or a plane near you.</p>
<p><strong>Widescreen Viewing</strong><br />
Carry hours of video with you and watch it on the crisp 3.5-inch color widescreen display.  From Hollywood blockbusters to independent favorites, there&#8217;s something for everyone.  Prefer TV shows? Get a single episode or an entire season&#8217;s worth all at once.</p>
<p><strong>Onscreen Controls</strong><br />
While watching your video, tap the display to bring up the onscreen controls. You can play or pause, view by chapter, and adjust the volume.</p>
<p><strong>iTunes</strong><br />
Need some entertainment for your next flight or road trip? With iTunes on your iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection, you can buy movies and TV shows on the fly.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>App Store</em></strong></span><br />
Shop the App Store and discover over 75,000 apps that let you do even more with your iPod touch. Browse apps in categories from games to lifestyle, social networking to education, and more.</p>
<p><strong>Browse Apps</strong><br />
Shop the App Store a number of ways. Tap Featured and get a list of new apps and to see what&#8217;s hot. Peruse by category. Check out the Top 25 apps.</p>
<p><strong>Amazon-Related Apps</strong><br />
Have Amazon at your fingertips with these applications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Amazon Mobile:  Buy millions of products from the palm of your hand</li>
<li>Kindle:  Read Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3>Genius Recommendations for Apps</h3>
<p>There are tens of thousands of apps in the App Store, with more added every day.</p>
<p><strong>Download Apps</strong><br />
When you find an app you want, buy and download it wirelessly to your iPod touch from anywhere over Wi-Fi, and start using it right away.</p>
<p><strong>Update Apps</strong><br />
iPod touch tells you whenever an app update is available, so you&#8217;ll always have the latest versions of your favorite apps.</p>
<p><em><span><strong>iTunes</strong></span><br />
</em>Discover and download new music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks with iTunes on your iPod touch.</p>
<p><strong>Shop Anytime, Anywhere</strong><br />
The built-in Wi-Fi capability in iPod touch gives you access to the iTunes Store, where you can choose from millions of high-quality iTunes Plus songs and thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and free podcasts and iTunes U lectures.  Browse New Releases, Top Tens, and Genres.</p>
<p><strong>Sync with iTunes</strong><br />
When you connect iPod touch to your computer, the music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and podcasts you downloaded on the go sync to your iTunes library on your Mac or PC.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Voice Control</em></strong></span><br />
Voice Control on the new 32 GB and 64 GB iPod touch gives you the ability to control music playback with spoken commands. You say it. iPod touch plays it. And shuffles it, pauses it, or names it.</p>
<p><strong>Say and Play</strong><br />
Voice Control knows the music in your iPod touch. Want to hear something specific? All you have to do is ask. For instance, say &#8220;Play artist Bob Dylan,&#8221; and iPod touch does just that. Ask what song is playing and hear iPod touch answer. Tell it to play your favorite album, artist, or playlist.</p>
<p><strong>Speak into the Mic</strong><br />
The new 32 GB and 64 GB iPod touch come with the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic. So you can reap the benefits (and the fun) of Voice Control even when your iPod touch is tucked in your pocket or bag.</p>
<p><strong>Language Support</strong><br />
Voice Control features support for the following languages: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Dutch, English (UK), English (US), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Photos</em></strong></span><br />
With storage for up to 90,000 of your favorite photos, iPod touch lets you flick through and share all those remember-that-day moments.</p>
<p><strong>Share Photos</strong><br />
Show thousands of photos from the palm of your hand.</p>
<p><strong>Save Photos</strong><br />
If you receive a great image in an email, save it to your photo library on iPod touch. Once there, it acts just like any other photo. You can set it as your wallpaper, share it on the web, or pass it on.</p>
<p><strong>Sync Photos</strong><br />
Just choose which photos or albums to sync to your iPod touch, then you can look at them&#8211;and share them&#8211;anywhere you go.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Home Screen</em></strong></span><br />
Maybe you want Maps as the first app in the second row. Or Mail down in the Dock. Whatever the arrangement, make iPod touch your own with customized Home screens.</p>
<p><strong>Customize Your Home Screen</strong><br />
Move an app one row up, two apps over, or even to another Home screen. Create up to 11 Home screens for quick access to games and applications.</p>
<p><strong>Home Button</strong><br />
No matter where you are on iPod touch, one press of the Home button at the bottom of iPod touch takes you to the main Home screen.</p>
<p><strong>Spotlight Search</strong><br />
Looking for something? Search the entire contents of your iPod touch, all from one place.</p>
<p><strong>Add Apps and Web Clips</strong><br />
Whenever you download an application from the App Store, a new icon appears on your Home screen. And if you check the same websites every day, just create web clips.</p>
<p><em><span><strong>Safari</strong></span><br />
</em>iPod touch features Safari, the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device. See the web in your hands the same way you see it on a computer. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.</p>
<p><strong>Browse Anywhere</strong><br />
iPod touch is the only iPod with built-in wireless access to the web.</p>
<p><strong>Search the Web</strong><br />
iPod touch syncs your bookmarks from your PC or Mac, so you can access your favorite sites quickly. It has Google and Yahoo! search built in, so it&#8217;s easy to find what you&#8217;re looking for on the web.</p>
<p><strong>Web Clips</strong><br />
If you check a website frequently&#8211;a favorite newspaper, blog, or sports site&#8211;why not create a Home screen icon, or web clip, for it?</p>
<p><strong>Zoom</strong><br />
Get a closer look at any web page by zooming in and out with a tap or a pinch of the Multi-Touch display. View websites in portrait or landscape. Rotate iPod touch 90 degrees and the web page rotates, too.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Mail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         </em></strong></span>Email on iPod touch looks and works just like email on your computer. And it works with the email accounts you already have.</p>
<p><strong>View Messages and Attachments</strong><br />
iPod touch supports rich HTML email, so vivid images and photos appear alongside text.</p>
<p><strong>Access All Your Accounts</strong><br />
Access your email from popular providers&#8211;including MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL&#8211;and most industry-standard IMAP and POP mail systems.</p>
<p><strong>Compose Instantly</strong><br />
iPod touch recognizes email addresses in different applications.</p>
<p><strong>Type Smart</strong><br />
With its built-in dictionary, the intelligent iPod touch keyboard predicts and suggests words as you type, making it fast and easy to write email. And when you rotate iPod touch on its side, the keyboard instantly switches from portrait to landscape for larger keys and more room to type.</p>
<p><strong>Search Your Inbox</strong><br />
No need to scroll through message after message in your inbox looking for the right one.</p>
<p><em><span><strong>Maps</strong></span><br />
</em>Find your way and a place to eat. With Maps and a Wi-Fi connection, you can get directions, find local businesses, and check traffic.</p>
<p><strong>Find Yourself</strong><br />
iPod touch finds your location using known Wi-Fi hotspots. It also finds points of interest by keyword: Search for &#8220;coffee&#8221; and iPod touch shows you cafes nearby.</p>
<p><strong>Get Directions</strong><br />
Just type in an address and get directions from wherever you are. Choose the method of transportation&#8211;car, public transit, or on foot&#8211;and view a list of turn-by-turn directions. See a highlighted map route with estimated travel time.</p>
<p><strong>Switch Map Views</strong><br />
Just like Google Maps on your computer, Maps on iPod touch lets you switch between views of Google map data, satellite images, and a hybrid of both. Multi-Touch makes the difference.</p>
<p><strong>See Traffic</strong><br />
Maps on iPod touch shows you live traffic information, indicating traffic speed along your route in easy-to-read green, red, and yellow highlights.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>YouTube</em></strong></span><br />
Skateboarding moves gone wrong. Hilarious commercials from another country. Whatever the video, iPod touch has your YouTube addiction covered.</p>
<p><strong>Share from Anywhere</strong><br />
Email your favorite videos to your favorite people. Tap Share on any YouTube video detail page and iPod touch creates an email with the video link already in it.</p>
<p><strong>Search YouTube</strong><br />
Explore Featured, Most Viewed, Most Recent, and Top Rated videos. Or search for the video you want using a keyword search. Once you find what you&#8217;re looking for, bookmark it to watch later.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Nike + iPod Compatibility</em></strong></span><br />
Rock out your workout. iPod touch has built-in support for Nike + iPod. It&#8217;s music and motivation rolled into one.</p>
<p><strong>Tune Your Run</strong><br />
iPod touch includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress.</p>
<p><strong>Tune Your Cardio Workout</strong><br />
This feature also works with new cardio equipment available in many fitness centers. Just look for Nike + iPod compatible treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers, and stationary bikes.</p>
<p><strong>Sync with nikeplus.com</strong><br />
When you get back to your computer, sync your iPod touch with iTunes and transfer your exercise data to nikeplus.com, where you can track your workouts, set goals, and challenge friends.</p>
<p><span><strong><em>Voice Memos</em></strong></span><br />
You might have a good memory. But sometimes, it&#8217;s nice to have a backup. With Voice Memos, you can record little (and big) bits of information to your iPod touch.</p>
<p><strong>Record Memos (or Any Audio)</strong><br />
Record a simple to-do, your next big idea, or a bet between you and your friend.</p>
<p><strong>Edit Memos</strong><br />
You can trim recorded memos right on iPod touch. That way, you keep only what you need.</p>
<p><strong>Manage Memos</strong><br />
Keep all your memos organized by choosing labels from a predefined list or by creating custom labels.</p>
<p><strong>Share Memos</strong><br />
Send memos to your friends and colleagues via email. Memos you record on iPod touch sync back to your Mac or PC via iTunes, so you can share them later.<strong> </strong></p>
<h3>ipod Touch Technology</h3>
<p><strong>~ Multi-Touch</strong><br />
The Multi-Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, zoom in and out on a section of a web page, and control game elements precisely.</p>
<p><strong>~ Accelerometer</strong><br />
The accelerometer inside iPod touch allows it to detect when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display. The accelerometer really shines when you play games, because it immerses you in the action. It&#8217;s perfect for racing games, where your entire iPod touch acts as a steering wheel, and for tap-and-tilt games such as Rolando, in which your movements control the action.</p>
<p><strong>~ Wireless</strong><br />
iPod touch has built-in support for 802.11b/g wireless technology. That means you can get online anywhere there&#8217;s Wi-Fi. Send email from a coffee shop. Surf the web at the airport. Shop for games from your couch. Browse, buy, and download music and more from the iTunes Store. iPod touch locates nearby wireless hotspots, including protected networks. If you&#8217;ve never used a particular network, Wireless Icon it asks you to enter a password the first time, and it remembers the password from then on. So the next time you&#8217;re within range, it connects automatically.</p>
<p><strong>~ Bluetooth</strong><br />
Bluetooth is a form of wireless technology that lets you use devices without the hassle of cables or wires. What does that mean for iPod touch? It means you can use iPod touch with Bluetooth headphones and listen to your music no matter where in the room your iPod touch is. So lounge on your bed, while your iPod touch charges on your desk. Bluetooth on iPod touch is also great for peer-to-peer gaming.</p>
<p><strong>~ Design</strong><br />
iPod touch is as remarkable outside as it is inside. Holding one is all the proof you need. With its curved design, iPod touch is a mere 8.5 mm thin. Its optical glass front and polished stainless steel back feel sleek and smooth in your hand. Turn it on, and instantly you&#8217;re impressed by the brilliant 3.5-inch display. iPod touch is the perfect combination of stunning design and revolutionary technology&#8211;the total, beautiful package.\</p>
<h2>Read Kindle Books on the iPod touch</h2>
<p>~ No Kindle required.<br />
~ Get the best reading experience available on your iPhone or iPod touch.<br />
~ Access your Kindle books even if you don&#8217;t have your Kindle with you.<br />
~ Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync.<br />
~ Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle.</p>
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		<title>A Whole New way of Seeing This Virtual World</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Incendia Health. All opinions are 100% mine. Although I have been blessed with near perfect vision for my entire life, my daughter, and two of my grandchildren have not been so lucky in the vision department. While wearing glasses grants them a clearer view [...]]]></description>
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<p>Although I have been blessed with near perfect vision for my entire life, my daughter, and two of my grandchildren have not been so lucky in the vision department. While wearing glasses grants them a clearer view of the world around them, they have a hard time being active. They are always breaking their glasses, and being the young souls they are, they seem to misplace them often as well. Complaints are expressed quite often as to the inconvenience of wearing glasses, and I have seriously looked into viable alternatives to this unfortunate circumstance. Not to mention the safety factor&#8230; who wants to have a glass object directly in front of such a valuable sense as our vision?</p>
<p>I recently heard about a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=249282&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GottaSeeThisNow.com" rel="nofollow">iLASIK Video Contest</a>, which although the winners have now been chosen, brings about a suitable solution to these issues surrounding their state of being in their active lifestyles and their vision problems. I can truly see the benefits of lasic surgery to correct eye vision, and the convenience of not having to deal with eye glasses and their many downfalls. </p>
<p>You can still check out the winners in the <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=249282&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GottaSeeThisNow.com" rel="nofollow">iLASIK Video Contest</a>, which is not only entertaining, yet gives some great examples of how our lives can be vastly improved upon with a simple procedure to correct eye vision. Just imagine a clear view of the world without having to deal with eye glasses on a daily basis. </p>
<p>As I get older, I truly value my luck so far in the vision department, and am grateful for the technological advances which bring us options to this annoying issue. If you, or someone you care about, has a vision problem, I would seriously consider checking out this option to leading a free lifestyle, without the hassle and stress eye glasses present. What a great way to view this virtual world we live in!</p>
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		<title>Back into the Virtual Swing of Things</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well then, this past two weeks has been a HUGE learning experience! No computer, and this virtual girl was going absolutely nuts trying to take care of business on a shared computer. My hard drive decided to take a dive, and despite all of my valiant efforts I could not revive it. So I now [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well then, this past two weeks has been a HUGE learning experience! No computer, and this virtual girl was going absolutely nuts trying to take care of business on a shared computer. My hard drive decided to take a dive, and despite all of my valiant efforts I could not revive it. So I now have a shiny new hard drive, and I installed it myself, and now have all the drivers and lots of cool stuff all loaded up and ready to go. So far so good, and everything is up to par, and my own expectations have been met. I like things smooth and efficient, and LOTS of power to back up my adventurous nature. </p>
<p>Now I can get back to work. My blogs need some new content, and I need to express my creative nature in a big way! I love researching new projects, adding spice to my daughters home taught activities, and I love to play. When I mix things up, it adds a whole lot more excitement to my virtual journeys. And I missed Pandora&#8230; I live for music!</p>
<p>So wish me luck, and I will keep movin&#8217; on, and I will eventually come close to finding all of my Favorites again. It is amazing how much I truly rely on my virtual travels in my quest for information, and to satisfy my bottomless well of curiosity. And taking care of business is a breeze when we can just tap into the world wide web to make Life sooooo much easier. Technology rocks! Let&#8217;s just hope my brain doesn&#8217;t freeze gathering all of this crucial information which is totally necessary to survive in This Virtual World. </p>
<p>Enjoy! <img src='http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Technology Brings Business and Consulting to a Whole New Level</title>
		<link>http://thisvirtualworld.com/2010/03/03/technology-brings-business-and-consulting-to-a-whole-new-level/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mavenlink. All opinions are 100% mine. Having quite a bit of business experience on a personal level, I know exactly what it means to master efficiency and time management. We have an amazing amount of technology right at our fingertips to make our lives [...]]]></description>
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<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=186852&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mavenlink.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dadknowledge%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dadblog" rel="nofollow">Mavenlink</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p>
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<p>Having quite a bit of business experience on a personal level, I know exactly what it means to master efficiency and time management. We have an amazing amount of technology right at our fingertips to make our lives more manageable, and bring our levels of success to a whole new level. Although I have changed my business style, and stick to a simple method of choosing affiliates to take care of most of the business details for me, not everyone will have my own level of experience to handle all the little details and truly succeed. </p>
<p>I can see the tremendous value of utilizing a company whose main focus is exclusively on improving the interactions between businesses and their consultants. <strong><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=186852&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mavenlink.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dadknowledge%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dadblog" rel="nofollow" target="new">Mavenlink</a></strong> is the first company to do just this, and they have not disappointed me with their level of insight and professionalism. I am really quite impressed how they have managed to create an intuitive technological platform which embraces the consulting lifecycle, while managing all business relationships and transactions so that your projects have a greater opportunity for success. </p>
<h3>For Businesses </h3>
<p>From a business aspect, you can invite Colleagues to your Workspace, and the ability to invite other colleagues to a workspace gives you the option to create the following actions. </p>
<p><strong><em>~ Collaborate with other team members to get buy in or feedback.<br />
~ Provide immediate visibility to management, peers or direct reports as to progress or updates on a particular project.<br />
~ Get help completing your obligations, if any, related to the project deliverables.</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=186852&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mavenlink.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dadknowledge%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dadblog" target="new"><img src="http://thisvirtualworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mavenlink-Email-Features-300x199.png" alt="Mavenlink Email Features" title="Mavenlink Email Features" width="300" height="199" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-943" /></a>You will be notified of all key communications that occur within the Mavenlink system via email, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about missing something that happened on a project or live in front of your browser. Whether you&#8217;re on the road, in a meeting, or checking in from a vacation, your email will provide you with a comprehensive view of your important to-do&#8217;s and updates originating within Mavenlink.</p>
<h3>For Consultants</h3>
<p>Since <strong><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=186852&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mavenlink.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dadknowledge%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dadblog" rel="nofollow" target="new">Mavenlink</a></strong> provides services and a workspace for both businesses and consultants, you may be pleased to know that all client communications, project notifications, due dates, and deliverables related to your working world is captured in one place: your Mavenlink dashboard. As you begin working within the system<br />
whether with new or existing clients, you will quickly realize the advantage of a single view of your client-facing activities. </p>
<p>Just imagine bringing your online resume to life with actual work samples, robust project histories, live references, and a robust feedback system. Mavenlink&#8217;s profile offers a true reputation building model for professional service providers.</p>
<h3>Featuring Mavenlink&#8217;s Comprehensive Platform</h3>
<p>Mavenlink&#8217;s built-in, all-inclusive system guides you, your clients, and your team down a clear path from proposal to final payment.</p>
<p><strong></em>~ Maketing &#038; Lead Generation<br />
~ Proposals<br />
~ Negotiation<br />
~ Contracts<br />
~ Collaborative Workspace<br />
~ Invoicing &#038; Payments<br />
~ Reputation Management<br />
~ Business Networking<br />
</strong></em></p>
<p>It is quite obvious that we all need to be up to speed, keeping up with the times, and <strong><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=186852&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mavenlink.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dadknowledge%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dadblog" rel="nofollow" target="new">Mavenlink</a></strong> is here to deliver the innovative technologies and services that will forever change the way people work together. I really like their Free Trial on all Plans, with no credit card required, and would like to encourage you to check it out for yourself.</p>
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