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Used effectively, stock photography can dramatically enhance the visual appeal of your website and drive clicks and conversions. However, for stock photography to do its job, it needs to be selected carefully and used judiciously. Too often, website owners think that stock photography is a substitute for good design and content – which it isn’t. […]

Technically, it already has. It’s no mystery that technology has advanced to such a stage that it’s utterly transformed aspects of our lives. Developments in satellite internet tech and mobile devices have been instrumental in these changes.  And that’s in addition to advances in 4G and various mobile devices – pocket-sized smart phones and pencil-thin […]

Since the introduction of the smartphone, a phone has never again been just a phone. No longer do we use them simply for the purpose of dialing in a number to reach our nearest and dearest, when we can simply video message them; no longer do we dawdle away hours in dentist waiting rooms reading […]

New York, London, Paris, Munich… across the world, citizens of these great metropolises may well be talking about pop music – but Rome dances to a different beat. Yes, we’re talking about the waves of dance venues that have overrun the Italian capital since disco’s 1980s heyday. From tiny boutique clubs to vast venues capable […]

There is no shortage of useful charities and causes to help. Whether you give time or money, donating improves life for everyone, and the process can also be a lot of fun. Many philanthropists like Ms. Lois Pope give money to a variety of worthy causes. Among other things, she has made sizeable donations to […]

No wedding is complete without some amazing photographs. After all, once the celebrations are done and over with, and life has returned to normal, it is these photographs that make everything special all over again. However, don’t be a robot and get pictures that are as ordinary and commonplace as a cola bottle. Make your […]

There have been many cool designs over the years which have succeeded in making their mark on the modern world. Designers are constantly trying to push the boundaries with creations which inspire awe and wonderment. Some designs are inherently far more exciting and revolutionary than others to the point that they actually defy belief. Of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies might be well placed for the season, but their success in 2013 ultimately depends on the strength of their pitching. That’s the lie of the land according to Dino Ciliberti of the Ardmore Patch, who suggested that pitching will be just as important for the Phillies’ chances this year. The Philadelphia Phillies […]

Forming the perfect date night in its self can pose challenges as we struggle to be creative and fun on every single date. But when it is a birthday date, the added pressure is on. Consider giving her a day filled with stimulation of the senses: sound, touch, taste and sight. And why not take […]

Choosing a preschool for your little one can almost seem harder for you then it was when you chose the college you went to. You’ve probably gone to multiple schools, met with multiple directors, only to feel like you need to keep searching. After all, you do want the best for your little one, as […]