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My night photographs
I do enjoy shooting a camera. It’s my favorite hobby right now. And, since I really don’t even have time for one hobby, it’s really my only hobby. Lately, most of my camera time happens at night for several of … Continue reading
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PHOTOS INSIDE – Yay!!!! The Forum is getting its sign back!
The Forom’s cool building-top sign is going up today. Here are some pics of it on the ground. It’s up top as I write this. Click on an image for a larger view.
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The fastest, easiest directions on how to start a new blog EVER!!!
To start a blog: Browse to http://areavoices.com/start; Fill in the info on that page; Click on the link in the email you receive from Areavoices to activate your account; Feel proud that you are now a blogger. Want a little … Continue reading
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Concern about Pinterest terms of service and change in those terms
I read a Scientific American blog post this morning expressing concern over the terms of use on Pinterest’s site. The article, titled “Pinterest’s Terms of Service, Word by Terrifying Word,” expressed  concern about a particular passage that, in part, gave … Continue reading
Tagged business, social media
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WATCH NOW: Look out piggies! New ‘Angry Birds’ game available for download
The latest release in the popular (and very addictive) “Angry Birds” game franchise is available for download on mobile devices. “The new version brings several important changes, most importantly gravity, which will allow players to use nearby planets to perform … Continue reading
Tagged entertainment, variety
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‘Faces of Our Community’ – Multimedia profile of farmer Brent Rust
Here’s a look at an old profile I’m particularly proud of. I did the photos, collected the audio and edited it. Hope you enjoy. Here it is…
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Some photographs I took in Duluth, in TR National Park and near Gary, Minn.
Sure, I’m The Forum’s community content coordinator. But that doesn’t mean that all I think about is blogging (the fact that I’m blogging right now notwithstanding). When I get the time (and, with three kiddos, it’s not frequently) I enjoy … Continue reading
Tagged arts, photography, variety
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I Auto-Tuned my 3-year-old singing “Jesus Loves Me”
I have my first real smartphone (I’ve had a couple of Palms, but they were never hooked to data so they don’t count). So you know I gots to get me some apps. One of my favorites is “Tune Me.” … Continue reading
Tagged family, music, variety
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A little shameless self-promotion: Here’s some of what you (or your organization) can gain by being on Areavoices
A little truth in advertising disclaimer thingy: I’m sort of the Areavoices blog guy at The Forum (the daily newspaper in Fargo for those of you unfamiliar with us) so part of what I do is try to encourage and … Continue reading
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Looking for quick ways to get exposure for your blog?
Hey all. I’m Shane Mercer, the community content coordinator for The Forum newspaper in Fargo. That means I’m sorta the Areavoices blog guy around here. I try to keep an eye on the blogs to see if there’s stuff there … Continue reading
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