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I saw this YouTube Demo earlier today and it blew my mind… I thought kids today were already consumed in TV, Video Games, and electronics… Welp, you haven’t seen anything yet. This new system is a Gamer’s Heaven. Imagine your TV screen expanding completely around you and you were part of the whatever you were watching or playing… That’s what IllumiRoom does. It expands the screen to make gaming even more realistic. Kids will never need to go outside ever again. It’s scary to me because I’m not a gamer, but I know people who are obsessed with Halo or Call of Duty will become obsessed with this new technology. I just hope it’s users don’t lose sight of reality…
NBAShoe.com Review – Alright, I know what you’re thinking… “NBAShoe.com? Well that sounds sketchy!” You’re right. It does. Not because there is only 1 shoe, instead of “shoes,” but also because the site and the checkout process. I recently made a large purchase from NBAShoe.com and thought I would share my experience with all of you.
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I wrote a review for Jersey101.com in the past, which many people found helpful. The different between that and NBAShoe.com, is that NBAShoe is about 50% cheaper! The NFL jerseys are only $22!!! The catch is that the shipping is expensive. The jerseys are made in China, which is why they’re so cheap, but the shipping is $25.50. However, if you purchase over $150 worth of jerseys/goods, the shipping will be free.
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My recommendation is if you want a couple jerseys that look authentic, this is the best site out there. Also, try to see if any friends want jerseys too because that free shipping is a great option if you can get an order that large.
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Quality: The quality is awesome. Some jerseys are better than others. My “Foster” jersey is MINT! The thing looks authentic and 100% identical. The other jerseys are as close as you can get. The logos are a little sloppy, but you really can’t tell unless you’re up close and actually studying it.
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Size: I got Size 50, which is like a Medium/Large. I’m 6 feet tall and 180 pounds and the 50 fits perfectly.
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Payment: The payment was very easy. I just asked to use my PayPal account and they sent me an invoice email linking directly to PayPal.
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Shipping: Takes 7-10 business days. My jerseys arrived 7 days after I ordered them.
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If you have any specific questions, just ask them in the comments section and I will get back to you ASAP!
When it comes to marketing/advertising a product or service, there’s a lot of room for creativity. A good amount of people get into marketing and advertising because it allows them to think outside the box and get involved with a team. However, nowadays there are so many companies doing it wrong. The following are my 5 BIG Marketing Mistakes… Do NOT do any of the following….
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1. Do NOT Use “End of the World” Marketing
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This is just stupid. Companies who say “Well if the Mayans are right, then you better get down here and save big NOW!” No one likes negativity, especially about the end of all mankind! If you used this marketing “tactic,” not only are you an idiot, but your sales will probably tank. There are actually some people that believe that prediction. You think they’re going to buy your product or service if you scare them? I understand haunted houses or halloween themed places maybe using this, but even then it’s a bit extreme. I can’t wait for 2013 so people can stop using this… It’s badvertising!
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2. Bad Jingles
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The #1 example for a bad jingle = Kars 4 Kids. For an organization that wants people to donate cars, this jingle has the potential to make people want to run over children rather than donate their car to them. It’s really that bad. I’m not going to provide a link or anything to it, because that would require me to look for them and potentially listen to it for a second or two, which will ruin my week, maybe month. Jingles are cheesy. It’s very rare to have one that is a homerun and sticks. I’ll give 1-800-54-Giant props because I’ve been listening to it my whole life and it works. If you’re going to go with a jingle, hire an actual musician who has experience with song writing.
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3. Annoying Characters / Mascots
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Nothing worse than a company represented by a bad/annoying character. I’m talking about you Progressive. Flo? Really? That’s the best you got? Like when I change the station every time the “Kars-4-Kids” radio ad comes on, I always change the channel when Flo pops up on the TV. I don’t know if she’s trying to be funny or she’s completely insane, stuck in an insurance purgatory. As successful as Progressive is as a company, you don’t want to become “that annoying company.”
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4. Being TOO Futuristic
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Technology is already moving wayyyyy too fast. Relax cable and phone companies, I don’t need my computer and cell phone to speed up, if anything advertise slowing down. I might actually pay to have things slowed down a bit. One company that tries way too hard to sell the “future” and being “futuristic” is Verizon. Their new ads make me feel like I’m about to take off in a spaceship with that background music… I just wanted a cheaper cell phone plan. That’s all. Oh, and I wouldn’t want to be at this kid’s concert either. He’s terrible:
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5. Being Random
Look what you did Old Spice!!! A few random funny commercials and now everyone is trying to be like you. It works for Old Spice because they were being original and it’s funny. The ones copying them are horrendous. I’m talking about you Dairy Queen… Blowing bubbles with cats in them? What the hell are you talking about? I thought you sold ice cream…?
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Oh and Cars.com what’s up with the face singing inside the middle of this women’s forehead? Who OK’d that one at your company? I hope you fire him or her.
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I love 1800′s commercial about commercials “being random.” It’s actually why I purchase 1800 now over any other tequila. I’m not just saying that. I feel the same exact way as this guy:
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What are your thoughts?
It’s been a pretty crazy season with the Red Sox tanking and teams like the Orioles, Nationals, and Athletics making it to October. I don’t expect this craziness to stop throughout the MLB Playoffs either…
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Play In Games
Rangers vs Orioles: With the Rangers falling apart and getting caught by the Athletics in the last game of the season, I anticipate the Rangers to be in full panic mode and getting upset by the Batlimore Orioles. I won’t be surprised if it was an extra innings victory either seeing as the Orioles have won 16 straight extra inning games in a row (1 behind the record set by the Cleveland Indians in 1949). There’s something about the Orioles this year and I like them winning the play-in game on October 7th. Orioles win 5-4 in 10 innings.
Cardinals vs Braves: It’s EXTREMELY difficult to repeat a World Series Championship and I don’t see the Cardinals having it this year. There’s some magic in Atlanta and people want to see Chipper Jones, who announced that he was retiring after this season, go out on top. ATL wins this one 4-2.
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1st Round
A’s vs Tigers: As impressive as the A’s have been this season, I can’t see them taking a full series with The Triple Crown Winner and the Tigers rolling right now. As impressive as Miggy has been this season, the rest of the roster is pretty stacked as well. Scherzer is spot on and the pitchers are getting run support. In the end, the A’s don’t have the pitching depth, to hang with the Tiger’s lineup. Tigers take this series.
Yankees vs Orioles/Rangers: I really thought we were going to witness an epic collapse in September like the Red Sox did last year, but the Yankees hung-on finishing 1 game ahead of the Orioles. Although the Yankees pitching staff isn’t that impressive their lineup is on fire at the moment lead by Cano, who is on a 9-game multi-hit streak! In the last two weeks, Cano is 27/63 with 14 Runs, 3 HRs, and 16 RBIs. If he can carry that into the playoffs, the Yankees should make it past the 1st round. Yankees win vs Orioles/Rangers.
Giants vs Reds: A very even matchup here with the Giants relying more on pitching and the Reds on hitting. I see a series as close as you can get with the Reds sneaking away and moving on to the NLCS. Reds defeat Giants.
Nationals vs Braves/Cardinals: If the Nationals drop this series, you know reports are going to be non-stop talking about Strasburg and how he would’ve changed the outcome. I don’t see it making that big of a difference. The Nationals have a great team, but there’s something about the Braves this year where I see them defeating the Nationals if they make it past the Cardinals. Braves defeat Nationals, OR Nationals defeat Cardinals.
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ALCS: Yankees vs Tigers
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NLCS: Braves vs Reds
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World Series Prediction
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Tigers vs Braves
This would be an amazing matchup with plenty of drama to back it up: Chipper Jones Retirement, Miggy’s Triple Crown, Medlen’s come-back from Tommy-John and being the Ace, Fielder’s 1st year with the Tigers…. the list goes on. I’d love to see these two teams go head-to-head in a 7 game series. If both teams stay healthy, I could see the Braves pulling this off.
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Braves win the 2012 World Series in 6-Games
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Playing baseball my entire life, I get questions all the time about what people can do to improve their game or their kid’s game. I’ve played in AAU National Championships, High School State Championships, and in 2008 won an NCAA National Championship. After college, injuries kept me from pursuing my ultimate goal of playing in the MLB. Even though I can’t make it to The Show, I’d love to share my knowledge and give my baseball advice so others can improve their skills and have a better shot at making it big.
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One of my coaches used to always say: “If playing baseball was easy, everyone would do it.” It’s a funny game and it’s certainly not for everyone. One thing that has always been true ever since tee ball is no matter how old you are, you can always improve your game in some way. It’s not like other sports where you either have it or you don’t. Certainly you need a starting point, but in baseball your training and dedication can take you to new levels. The problem most people have is they don’t know what that training is exactly.
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Baseball scouts look at baseball players and evaulate the 5 Tools:
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1. Hitting for Average
2. Hitting for Power
3. Baserunning Skills and Speed
4. Throwing Ability
5. Fielding Abilities
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The training for each of these tools is VERY different and a lot of it is based on what position you play. Some players make think they are a “5 Tool Player” (having it all), but those are EXTREMELY rare. Players like Josh Hamilton and Bryce Harper are 5 Tool Players. If you can play like them, no need to read further. If you can’t play like them (yet), you’ll want to view the following training secrets. I have a lot of connections in the baseball industry and I’d like to share each of these opportunities with you.
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Depending on what position you or your child is, will depend on which program you’d like to get involved in. Please use the below links to get connected with the best professionals and programs.
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Get 5-10 MPH on your fastball here:
Increase Pitching Velocity
Every pitcher, no matter what level, could use more speed on the fastball. It’s your go to pitch. Once you get to the high school level and beyond, an increase of even 5 MPH could change you from a decent pitcher to an elite pitcher.
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Increase your running speed here:
Improve 60 Yard Dash Time
The reason why I got so many NCAA Division I baseball college scholarships was because my speed. Speed kills. If you are an average hitter and fielder, but have speed, coaches will choose you over others because of your quickness. I ran a 6.50 60 yard dash as a junior in High School and that alone had dozens of letters from college coaches coming in the mail on a daily basis.
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Be a homerun hitter here:
Become A Power Hitter
Coaches and scouts always talk about a batter’s “POP.” For some players the ball can absolutely FLY off the bat, while others can seem to get that extra “pop” to hit the long ball. Use the above link and become the power hitter you can be.
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Train the right way here:
Baseball Workouts
Baseball workout are COMPLETELY different from any other sport. A lot of baseball players ruin their careers because they lift like football players. I’m one of those. By doing bench press incorrectly, I really messed up both my shoulders. I should have been using dumbbells instead of a straight bar, but no one told me. Use the above link and learn the proper baseball workouts to improve your game and prevent injury.
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Build your forearms fast here:
Best Forearm Training
Having strong forearms can improve all areas of your game. Pitching, Hitter, Fielding, whatever the scenario, building your forearm strength is crucial. Learn the best forearm workouts with the above link.
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365 Day Pitching Program here:
Year Long Pitching Program
To be an elite pitcher, your training cannot be seasonal. Some natural athletes can get by being seasonal, but all the best pitchers train year-round and the results are proven.
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The best speed and agility workouts here:
Speed & Agility Workouts
Baseball speed is totally different from any other sport. It’s not a marathon like soccer. It’s short bursts of speed around the bases and from your position to the ball. Get quicker and better reaction with the above workout link. Like I said before, speed kills. These workouts help!
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Get fast bat speed here:
Improve Bat Speed
Hitting the long ball isn’t necesarrily about being big and strong. There are plenty of power hitters that are small, but have tremendous BAT SPEED! Bat speed is key, especially as the pitching gets faster and faster.
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Whether you take my baseball advice or not, I wish you luck!
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Doug Ratner & The Watchmen, or DRAW, are without a doubt the most exciting down & dirty rock n’ roll bands to emerge on the New England music scene in a while. With the release of their newest EP, “Lessons Well Learned” they have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. Their single “Bomb in the Backseat” recently hit #2 on Amazon’s Hottest New Release in Classic Rock, and it was Radio 104.1 of Hartford’s most requested song of the week for 4/29. Not bad for a local band from Springfield, MA. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Doug Ratner for a little Q&A. Check it out. Listen to their music. Buy an album. Share with friends! Thank you!When did you pick up the guitar for the first time?
Who was your main influence to play music?
What was your favorite show that you ever played?
Probably at the Springfield Civic Center in front of 3,000 people. It was for the opening ceremonies of the Maccabi Games, and that’s a gig usually offered to major label acts, but they chose us because of our popularity in Western, MA and to represent the home turf! We launched in to our first song and there were about 800 kids sitting directly in front of us, looking pretty antsy. When we finished the first tune, I suggested that everyone get up and come to the front. And it was like a riot. All those kids rushed the stage, started getting really into it, a little bit of stage diving and pushing. And then some of our friends threw some matches that we use for promo purposes out into the audience, and the kids started lighting them and holding them up a la rock stadium style. Well, needless to say the fire marshall didn’t like this, and it got pretty crazy. That was just amazing.What is your favorite song to play live?
What’s the coolest thing you’ve experienced with being part of a band?
What was the best show you ever played?
What do you hope your listeners take away from your music and lyrics?
NEW SINGLE: “BOMB IN THE BACKSEAT”
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE NEW SINGLE
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