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There is only one social network that is specifically created for a black community. That is Blackplanet. It allows users to interact and have fun with other members of similar ethnic background. It is geared towards African American members and is not like other social networking sites that can be used by every one. The founder of Blackplanet, Omar Wasow, did so in 1999 and sold the site to Radio One along with the parent company for Blackplanet, Community Connect Inc. They provide users with jobs, chat, forums, photo sharing, dating, normal interaction and other activities that are geared towards the black community and their interests. The amount of users have increased each day since inception. Users are able to sign up to the site for free on a platform that can be easily navigated. It is similar to the other social networks with little differences. Some of these differences include the ethnicity of its users, quizzes, a rate me app and a chance to be, or to get a secret admirer...

When it comes to social networking, there are several platforms that you can choose from. They are basically all the same with a few minor differences. One such social networking site is Bebo. In 2005, Michael and Xochi Birch launched the site to create an online atmosphere that was similar to that of another popular site. As is the case with similar sites, when a user has signed up, they can interact with others and post photos, blogs, videos and their favorite music. They are given a profile that enables them to personalize it to their preferences. Exchanging messages, greetings and commenting on their friends’ pages is also possible with an account at Bebo. The name was derived from an acronym which means “Blog Early, Blog Often” which is essentially, what bloggers do on a daily basis when they are online. Because of the frequency at which people interact online nowadays, it was easy for the concept of a social network such as this to catch on easily. The Bebo members use their p...

Roman shades are a revolutionary type of window treatment available to the discerning buyer who wishes to create an elegant look in the space they use it in. window blinds or shades are used to screen or cover windows, thus getting almost the same results as you would by using a curtain. Roman Shades are usually made to the decorators’ specifications, they are usually measured to fit the height and width of the window being “treated”, sometimes they are a bit wider, or a bit taller. The measurements can be for either on the outside or the inside of the window, and they are pre-measured to achieve the perfect fit. Roman shades have a variety of effects, both on thermal and also ventilation, they are used to block out the unwarranted rays of the sun on a sunny day, they can also retain heat when the weather is cold. They are also used to reduce the amount of light which filters through windows normally, and it’s a lot more convenient to turn the rotation device attached to close the...

Groupsite is what is referred to as a platform, which is meant to help in the formation of group websites. It was formerly known as collective, but has since been rebranded; it mainly focuses on collaborations, rather than on leisure-based interactions. Groupsite is what you might call a collaboration of communities that come together to make a common goal a reality. The way they have done this, is through borrowing from what is in existence, combining that which they need and adding a few innovations of their own. They call this “social collaboration”. One way to achieve this feat has been to take some necessary bits and pieces (features) from other social networking sites and from collaboration software sites and from online listservs and groups for This has already been attempted by other known competitors. Groupsite lets the user get information or data from other websites much quicker and you can move widgets about on your screen. It allows for ease in directly embedding videos...

This is one site where what strikes you first is how similar it is to Twitter. It is basically a social networking and micro blogging service. Its users get to send and receive text based posts and to share videos and pictures. Its founder is Noah Everett and it was launched on August 10th 2011. Everett is also associated with Twitpic which he founded and it is with money generated from twitpics’ advertising revenue that he set up Heello. Noah Everett claimed that the site had generated more than a million pings in 48 hours after its launch. If you have used Twitter then you will quickly understand how Heello works. For instance, Tweets are called Pings in Heello, this is when you update your status in twitter it’s a tweet in Heello it’s a ping. When you intend to forward a ping from another user to people who view your pings, it’s not a retweet like in twitter but rather it’s an echo on Heello. On twitter we have followers but on Heello they are called listeners. Then following is o...

If you have ever been involved in a truck or car accident, then you know what a horrible experience it can be. Accidents, that involve trucks, are a lot more stressful than motor vehicle accidents. Whether you or the other party that is involved is at fault, or who the personal injury lawyer that is dealing with your case is, there are still some distinctive differences that should be noted with a car or truck accident. Because of the size and the contents of a truck, the injuries that can be sustained are more serious than that of a normal car accident. Trucks are commercial vehicles and therefore the capacity that it has to transport flammable and other potentially damaging substances are higher than a car’s. If you are involved in an accident with a truck, some of the injuries that can be investigated by your personal injury lawyer can range from exterior to respiratory. Even if the materials that the truck is carrying seem harmless, you should still be checked for potentially harm...

Most of the time that you spend in college will require that you write a comparative analysis paper. This is a paper which will require that you compare and contrast two items, whether text, theories, historical or scientific processes. These papers are supposed to weigh each item equally and differentiate the two. This can be two products with different solutions or two things that are somewhat similar, but very different in nature. The commonalities should be noted then the differences compared between the two products. When you do a general comparison and weigh the points of each item that is being compared, you would weigh one more heavily than the next. You can use the perspective of one to view the other, in the same way that you use your glasses to view objects. If you compare the two, you will find that you can judge one object with the framework of the other. This method of comparing objects can work to illuminate, challenge or critique the object’s stability. Most times, the...

Social networks are sites on the internet which facilitates the interaction between one or more people in different regions of the world. Photos, videos and other interesting data can be shared between family and friends on social networks. The interaction that is done on social networks has served to connect a lot of people with long lost friends and relatives who have been out of touch for years. The internet has provided a means for which people can utilize SN sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Hi5 and other less popular social networking sites. The advantages and disadvantages of using a social network are many, they can be used for positive interaction such as chat, emailing, sharing photos and videos and just for general communication between family and friends. One of the most cost-effective way in which you can advertise and promote your business is on a social network. It can also be a good way to motivate people to stay indoors. On the flip side of that, there are i...

You want to make sure that your family is well taken care of when you die; you want to make sure that your assets are distributed equally between your family. You make a will; you ensure that you leave all of your assets to those who are closest to you. You take into account your car, your house, bank accounts and any other assets that you may have, but what about your online assets or E-state as it is more popularly known? This is any asset that you may have accumulated online. It can be in the form of websites, blogs, receipts for bill payment, online bank accounts, or any other account that you consider to contain valuable information, or any other type of account that can help you to reap financial gains over time. E-state planning has gained popularity in recent times as online participation has grown exponentially and more and more people are now interacting and working online. More people have now come to realize that the internet is also a way of earning an income. Most sites...

Crack cocaine is a variation of cocaine which is mixed with baking soda and water then heated to form rocks. After the mixing, heating and cooling, it is then used for smoking. Crack cocaine is classified as one of, if not the most illicit and addictive drug which is used in today’s society. The use of crack cocaine in Calgary is increasing at an unbelievable rate. This drug is used both by the usual lower class victims and those deemed by society to be “white collar”. It is used by millionaires, who, for some reason, have tried everything and wants a change from the “usual”. It is used by accountants, models, businesspeople, doctors, dentists, and the list goes on. Many of the statistics shared on the use of crack cocaine, from treatment centers situated across Canada. Treatment centers such as: Renfrew Recovery Center, “The Orchard” located in British Colombia, Cedars located at Cobble Hill, Serenity House Drug and Treatment Centre in Calgary and Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commi...