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Blackplanet

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...

Bebo

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...

Relaxed Roman Shades

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...