[Video Link] I'm happy to learn that Jake Shimabukuro has a new oo-koo-lay-lay album coming out this fall.
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Jun 27, 2012
Teaser video for Jake Shimabukuro's new ukulele album
The real musicians behind the Animal Crossing theme performed it in a virtual concert
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Upgrade your WFH experience by adding an extra monitor to your laptop
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This training in SEO and social media could make all the difference in your marketing efforts
Running a small business drops a lot on to the plate of just one person. And between juggling a dozen tasks that need to get handled daily, it’s no surprise that there are a dozen more equally vital tasks that can just as easily go overlooked. While posting to social channels and making web posts […]
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Reading doesn’t have to be a chore with this app that magically transforms any text into audio
The importance of reading is well documented. About half of America’s unemployed between 16 and 21 years old are functionally illiterate. And there’s an almost direct line between how much you read and your earning potential, with the richest Americans three times more likely to read than those with a household income below $30,000. However, […]
