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HTML 5 vs. Flash

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According to web giant Adobe, 85% of the top websites on the internet run Flash which seems like an incredibly high number. This got me wondering just how HTML 5 is shaping up against Flash and can it ever be a serious competitor?

Evan’s Data, a web statistics company recently polled 1,200 web developers about their usage or planned usage of HTML 5 and the results were quite surprising. From the looks of things HTML 5 is starting to gain big traction with more and more web design companies who are making the switch away from Adobe Flash. [Read more…]

Cutting Costs at the Pump: 5 Ways to Save On Gas

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With gas prices on the rise, the cost to fill-up your tank can be staggering. With five simple tips, you can boost fuel economy by over 10% without reducing the amount you drive. That’s like getting a free fill-up every tenth time!

1 – Drop the Extra Weight

If you are looking for a good place to start, how about cutting out some of that junk in the trunk. Losing 100 pounds of cargo can increase fuel economy by 2%.

Instead of using your trunk (or truck bed) as a catch-all for those things that don’t have a permanent place in the garage, clean it out and leave only the essentials. A few blankets and an emergency kit are fine but ditch the bowling ball and those two bags of water softener salt. [Read more…]

Why You Should Choose WordPress for your Photography Site

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WordPress is quite user-friendly and very simple to learn and master. However, in the viewpoint of photographers, it may result in issues and hassles in learning WordPress at an initial stage.

Photographers can effortlessly display their portfolio using the best WP themes out there, which are primarily designed to showcase portfolio content.

Here are some tips and tricks to guide you in creating the most profitable and successful photography website via WordPress:

Why Use WordPress for Hosting Photography Websites?

First, you might be wondering why you need to use WordPress for your photography website. Well, there are a lot of reasons why experts and veterans prefer WordPress over other blogging platforms. [Read more…]

Crunch Time: 12 Healthy Snack Foods

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Forget the two o’clock sleepy time feeling, how do you deal with the constant hunger pains? Snacking is something we all do, all the time, and it’s an easy way to put on pounds.

When you are trying to achieve a weight goal or just want to stay healthy, try these options for snacks instead of your normal chips and candy:

1 – Fruit – Although it is a carb, it is a good carb and you should try to eat two and half cups of it a day. Mix it up every day to give yourself a variety, but avoid adding sugar or dipping it into any spread.

2 – Veggies – Go crazy and consume as much as you want, if it’s in its raw form. Consuming a large amount of veggies will give you that full feeling without that bloated look. [Read more…]

Don’t fall for the myth of targeted weight loss

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Many people believe they can trim down fat layers in certain areas of their bodies and sculpt them into the shape they desire by doing exercises that target those specific areas of the body.

This is why so many are tricked into buying abdominal exercise devices that claim you’ll be able to create six-pack abs in a matter of weeks, only to end up being greatly disappointed with the results.

Simply put, targeted weight loss (aka spot reduction) is the process of choosing which parts of the body we want to remove fat from. Unfortunately, this concept goes against the actual science of weight loss. [Read more…]