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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Handcoiled Jemez Pottery Native American Indian Pueblo Melon Swirl Emma Yepa

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Large Handcoiled Casas Grandes Mata Ortiz Polished Swirl Pottery Alonso Sandoval

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Handcoiled Jemez Pottery Native American Indian Pueblo Melon by Brenda Panana

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Hand Coiled Toas Pottery Native American Indian Pueblo Bird Kokopelli A. Varos

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Inlayed Santo Domingo Pottery Native American Indian Turquoise by Chery Crespin

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Facebook Updates Follow Button: This Week in Social Media

Welcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up to date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention. What’s New This Week? Facebook Redesigns Follow Button and Like Box: “Similar to the Like and Share buttons, the Follow button and [...]http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/facebook-updates-follow-button/** Social Media Management ** #yashta

Designing Winning Gift Cards

Designing Winning Gift CardsYour plastic membership cards, gift cards, hotel cards, or loyalty cards give your customers convenience, easy access to your products, and compelling incentive to get involved in your discounts programs, membership offerings, promotions, and special offers.A good product and a convenient card are key to forming an ongoing relationship with your customers. Good design is an added touch that can set your cards apart from the competition and keep your brand fresh and relevant.Devote some times and resources to designing an effective and attractive card that will appeal to your existing customers and attract new ones. These four steps will give you helpful information to get you started.No. 1: Create a Message.This is the big picture step of the design process. Think about what the card will be used for, what it’s purpose is, what you want it to accomplish, and how you want your customers to use it. Get information about your target audience and what they want out of their card. Use this information to inform your design process, keeping in mind what your customer wants and what you want.No. 2: Collect Artwork and GraphicsOne of the most important functions of compelling design is catching your potential customer’s eye. You want a product that is attractive, valuable, and beautiful. Including your logo is a given, but there is plenty of space to create unique design concepts that involve your brand. Work with images that are easy for customers to recognize, printed in high resolution, and that have complementary colors.Step 3: Double CheckCheck and double check your design before you send it off to the printer. Have colleagues, friends, and associates review the design, as well. Look for flaws, and language or images that could be negatively interpreted. Someone else might notice an error or have a unique take on the design that you didn’t notice.Step 4: Send Them to the PrinterChoose an experienced printer that can handle the volume of your order and has equipment that can deliver the quality you desire.Your business, your brand, and your profit margin will benefit from well-designed custom plastic cards. Use the steps above to create compelling designs that help your cards stand out from the rest.https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63521

Button up and start selling gift cards online

Easily Add a Gift Card Button To Your Website Get Started Today.This no upfront cost and super easy service allows you to sell gift cards directly from your website and collect payments to your PayPal or Authorize.Net account.Sign up for FREE and get a button code for your website. Copy and Paste and you will be all buttoned up to sell gift cards online.http://GiftCardButton.com/loginhttps://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63520

Ron G.s Review of Turtle Mountain Brewing Co - Rio Rancho (4/5) on Yelp

Thanks to reviews on Yelp we found this place while on a trip. There is a good supply of their own beer place those brewed elsewhere. The chips and queso were good - nice seasoning on the chips andhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/turtle-mountain-brewing-co-rio-rancho#hrid:HgmzBLdnBK-nnWYlZybKxw* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Krista W.s Review of Bryans Photography, LLC - Rio Rancho (5/5) on Yelp

Ok, so let me start by saying I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BRYANS PHOTOGRAPHY! He and his staff captured the best 1st birthday pics for our twin boys. When I saw their pics, I cried. They were beyond amazing!http://www.yelp.com/biz/bryans-photography-llc-rio-rancho-2#hrid:5iT1QM4B9nW-ehVr3s9zHg* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Roland L.s Review of Sushi Xuan - Albuquerque (4/5) on Yelp

Alright, base upon the reviews the sushi rocks ( and rolls, har, har) on this place. Most people neglect to mention the other part of the menu, the entree dishes. In my opinion, the kitchen menu arehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-xuan-albuquerque#hrid:7oi1J6TaeQq26mgvrO4d2Q* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Jenn W.s Review of Smallcakes - Albuquerque (4/5) on Yelp

We LOVE cupcakes in our house - but who doesnt! We tried four flavors (1) regular chocolate (2) pumpkin (3) birthday cupcake (4) red velvet and loved each of them. They were super moist and thehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/smallcakes-albuquerque#hrid:KTKdAMaPLbbEtLACpF_Omg* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Ruth M.s Review of Cafe Lush - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Excellent food, atmosphere, service. We will certainly return on our next visit to Albuquerque . We loved the gluten free options. The French toast was fantastic.http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-lush-albuquerque#hrid:-P4WBdWxXEntsN9QaHc-NQ* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Prototype 1

 Prototype 1 inner and outer leg held up well after years of serviceand worked amazing at keeping me cool. Unfortunately showing skin, getting burnt by sparks and looking terrible came along with trying to keep cool. https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63507

Friday, November 29, 2013

Elaine\'s Restaurant in Nob Hill Albuquerque is a different kind of Restaurant

\"I\'m not saying there aren’t other people here who do great restaurants,\" Paternoster says, “but this is different.\"Andrew Gorski, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, moved from Ohio to take the job as executive chef. He describes the Elaine’s food philosophy as \"modernistic plays on classical dishes\" with an emphasis on preparation techniques. Ingredients are sourced locally when possible, he says.Among the entree choices are a coho salmon with green lentils, olive, apricot and syrah ($29) and a bass dish featuring crackling, housemade brown butter creme, red currant sauce and fennel ($31).Appetizers include duck confit and Hudson Valley foie gras.As for the interior design – a mix of dark woods, neutral hues and an eclectic array of art that hangs in a collagelike fashion on the west wall – Blanco says it’s an homage to her family\'s metropolitan roots.\"My whole family is New Yorkers, so we kind of wanted a city vibe,\" she says.A small bar is situated at the back of the dining room – Elaine\'s serves beer and wine – as is an eight-seat chef\'s table illuminated by a chandelier.The Elaine\'s experience should be intimate and special, Paternoster says.\"We want this to be worth the price of admission. … We\'re not trying to stuff 150-200 people in here every night. We\'re trying to do a certain number of covers as close to great as we can,\" he says.Elaine’s is also something of a nod to Paternoster\'s appreciation for Blanco – who he\'s known since his childhood in El Paso – and Mendoza, who he sees as the next generation of his business.Paternoster and Mendoza also are working on an Argentinean-themed restaurant for the former Brasserie La Provence spot in Nob Hill.Elaine\'s is open from 5-10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The phone number is 433-4782. Reservations are recommended. https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63506

3 Tricks to Stop Procrastinating (Right Now)

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Story as Strategy: How Social Storytelling Leads to Business

Do you use storytelling in your business? Are you wondering how to use stories in your social strategy? To learn how you can use stories to sell, I interview Gary Vaynerchuk for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is a show from Social Media [...]http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/story-as-strategy-with-gary-vaynerchuk/** Social Media Management ** #yashta

Ron G.s Review of Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown - Albuquerque (4/5) on Yelp

We spent one night here with our kids. The room seemed a bit better than some of the HGIs weve visited. The WiFi was reliable and high speed which isnt always the case. It is in a great location ifhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/hilton-garden-inn-albuquerque-uptown-albuquerque-2#hrid:r_YND1Z57pBT7mY06PseJA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Michael H.s Review of Brickyard Pizza - Albuquerque (2/5) on Yelp

Some of the worst pizza in Albuquerque, and that says a lot for a pizza-less town like Albuquerque. Undercooked and doughy, I was full quick but completely unsatisfied. Might not be a bad atmospherehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/brickyard-pizza-albuquerque#hrid:dWX86uu04mXmo7kTQsmQRA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Mike T.s Review of Verizon Wireless - Albuquerque (1/5) on Yelp

We have been customers of Verizon for about a dozen years. They have always been the most expensive, but their customer service was great and it was worth the extra money.I went to the Verizonhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/verizon-wireless-albuquerque-17#hrid:kpa1v7e6BSrZjxVfZXiN2A* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Michael H.s Review of Saigon Far East - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

SOLID Vietnamese. Easy on the wallet and tasty. Dont let the sketchy exterior fool you, inside is a nice, cozy atmosphere and the owners are quite friendly. I love the spring rolls and always get ahttp://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-far-east-albuquerque#hrid:Io9UzsVdysmcdyBcROFjvA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Michael H.s Review of Thai Vegan - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

AMAZING. Ive got vegan friends and have always considered vegan food a big step below regular menus, but I found Thai Vegan to taste amazing. I left full but feeling great, so perhaps Ill starthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-vegan-albuquerque-2#hrid:1K9lWmvL2sVZ4eGLxy2e7A* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

At Kabab House we now serve beer and wine

Lobo Beer at Kabab HouseAt Kabab House we now serve beer and wine. Great collection of domestic, imported and local beers and wine onthe menu.https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63498

Thursday, November 28, 2013

David E.s Review of Einstein Bros - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Best bagels and service! Visit the place and enjoy a coffee and bagel!http://www.yelp.com/biz/einstein-bros-albuquerque-2#hrid:z_cTONDVmWRGMjE0NnRZ1g* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Crys J.s Review of Fox & Hound Pub & Grill - Albuquerque (2/5) on Yelp

Went on $2 Tuesday with some friends, and the only reason I am giving this place 2 stars is because the beer and food, which was very good. The service was HORRIBLE had to go multiple times to thehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/fox-and-hound-pub-and-grill-albuquerque#hrid:iLpTVWgcvP_aLJelKVBVTA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

David E.s Review of Panda Express - Albuquerque (3/5) on Yelp

Not bad.http://www.yelp.com/biz/panda-express-albuquerque-2#hrid:BhiPCuVvYYWHjnb0XL7LlQ* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

David E.s Review of Panera Bread - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

So I just moved to Madison and was hoping that I could find a Panera with service and food as good as this one. Good news! The one up here is just as good....no free cookie. I will miss thishttp://www.yelp.com/biz/panera-bread-albuquerque-4#hrid:kDV59tE-6wB4tdkNPSmuqw* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Cristina M.s Review of Cocina Azul - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Still fantastic. Today I tried the red chile stew with a tortilla--pure red chile with pork and papas. It was so good but I was scared if I ate too much Id get a stomach ache, so I brought much of ithttp://www.yelp.com/biz/cocina-azul-albuquerque-2#hrid:9sFJ9cEO9HbJF_KudcUPuA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

20 Instagram Apps to Enhance Your Photos and Videos

Does your business use Instagram? Are you looking for apps to help you create unique images and video for your Instagram feed? In this article, you’ll find 20 apps that make it easy to create and edit outstanding images and videos for Instagram. Why Instagram Apps? Instagram recently passed 150 million active users. To create [...]http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/instagram-photo-and-video-apps/** Social Media Management ** #yashta

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Momâs Roast Turkey

Mom’s Roast TurkeyMy mother\'s tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to roast the most succulent Thanksgiving turkey. Step-by-step instructions with photos and reader comments.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 4 hoursIngredients1 turkey, approx. 15 lbs.*Juice of a lemonSalt and pepperOlive oil or melted butter1/2 yellow onion, peeled and quarteredTops and bottoms of a bunch of celery2 carrotsParsleySprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme* Need help figuring out how big a turkey to get? Butterball has a turkey calculator that helps you figure out just how many pounds you need. In general, plan for:12-15 lb turkey for 10-12 people 15-18 lb turkey for 14-16 people 18-22 lb turkey for 20-22 peopleMethod1 To start, if the turkey has been refrigerated, bring it to room temperature before cooking. Keep it in its plastic wrapping until you are ready to cook it. While in the refrigerator, and or while you are bringing it to room temp, have the bird resting in a pan, so that if the plastic covering leaks for any reason, you are confining the juices to the pan. If you get a frozen turkey, you will need to defrost it in the refrigerator for several days first. Allow approximately 5 hours of defrosting for every pound. So, if you have a 15 pound turkey, it will take about 75 hours to defrost it in the refrigerator, or around 3 days.Handle a raw turkey with the same amount of caution as when you handle raw chicken - use a separate cutting board and utensils to avoid contaminating other foods. Wash you hands with soap before touching anything else in the kitchen. Use paper towels to clean up. Remove the neck and giblets (heart, gizzard, liver). Use the heart and gizzard for making stock for the stuffing. The neck can be cooked along side the turkey or saved for turkey soup. Or all of the giblets can be used for making giblet gravy. Note that if your turkey comes with a plastic piece holding the legs together, check the instructions on the turkey\'s package. Most likely you do not need to remove those plastic ties for cooking (unless you plan to cook your turkey at a very high temperature). If you remove the plastic ties, you will need to use kitchen string to tie the legs together.2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.3 Wash out the turkey with water. Pull out any remaining feather stubs in the turkey skin. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Lather the inside of the cavity with the juice of half a lemon. Take a small handful of salt and rub all over the inside of the turkey. 4 In this method of cooking a turkey, we don\'t make the stuffing in the turkey because doing so adds too much to the cooking time. For flavor, put in inside the turkey a half a yellow onion, peeled and quartered, a bunch of parsley, a couple of carrots, and some tops and bottoms of celery. You may need to cap the body cavity with some aluminum foil so that the stuffing doesn\'t easily fall out. Close up the turkey cavity with either string (not nylon string!) or metal skewers. Make sure that the turkey\'s legs are tied together, held close to the body, and tie a string around the turkey body to hold the wings in close. (Here\'s a good video on trussing: how to truss a turkey.) The neck cavity can be stuffed with parsley and tied closed with thin skewers and string.5 Rub either melted butter or olive oil all over the outside of the turkey. Sprinkle salt generously all over the outside of the turkey (or have had it soaking in salt-water brine before starting this process). Sprinkle pepper over the turkey. 6 Place turkey BREAST DOWN on the bottom of a rack over a sturdy roasting pan big enough to catch all the drippings. This is the main difference between the way mom makes turkey and everyone else. Cooking the turkey breast down means the skin over the breast will not get so brown. However, all of the juices from the cooking turkey will fall down into the breast while cooking. And the resulting bird will have the most succulent turkey breast imaginable.Add several sprigs of fresh (if possible) thyme and rosemary to the outside of the turkey.7 Chop up the turkey giblets (gizzard, heart). Put into a small saucepan, cover with water, add salt. Bring to simmer for an hour or so to help make stock for the stuffing (see stuffing recipe).8 Put the turkey in the oven. Check the cooking directions on the turkey packaging. Gourmet turkeys often don\'t take as long to cook. With the turkeys mom gets, she recommends cooking time of about 15 minutes for every pound. For the 15 lb turkey, start the cooking at 400 F for the first 1/2 hour. Then reduce the heat to 350 F for the next 2 hours. Then reduce the heat further to 225 F for the next hour to hour and a half.If you want the breast to be browned as well, you can turn the bird over so that the breast is on top, and put it in a 500°F oven or under the broiler for 4-5 minutes, just enough to brown the breast. Note that if you do this, you will have a higher risk of overcooking the turkey breast.Start taking temperature readings with a meat thermometer, inserted deep into the thickest part of the turkey breast and thigh, an hour before the turkey should be done. You want a resulting temperature of 175°F for the dark meat (thighs and legs) and 165°F for the white meat (breast). The temperature of the bird will continue to rise once you take it out of the oven, so take it out when the temperature reading for the thigh is 170°F, and for the breast 160°F. If you don\'t have a meat thermometer, spear the breast with a knife. The turkey juices should be clear, not pink.9 Once you remove the turkey from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Turn the turkey breast side up to carve it. (See Alton Brown video on how to carve a turkey.) Making Turkey GravyScrape all the drippings off of the bottom of the roasting pan. Pour drippings into a smaller skillet. Ladle off excess fat with a gravy spoon and save for possible use later. In a separate small bowl take a quarter cup of corn starch and add just enough water to dissolve the corn starch. Beat cornstarch with a spoon to remove lumps. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the drippings, stirring constantly. You may not end up using all of the cornstarch mixture. Only add as much as you need to get the desired thickness. Allow time for the cornstarch to thicken the gravy. Add salt, pepper, sage, thyme, or other seasonings to taste. (See gravy recipe for step-by-step photos.) Save Bones for StockWhen you are finished with your turkey, save the bones from the carcass to make a delicious turkey soup.Kourosh Tari - Yashtahttps://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63490

6 Simple Steps to a More-Organized Home Office

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Dont Risk a House Fire: Chimney Safety 101

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5 Ways Twitter Chats Can Help Your Business

Does your business use Twitter? Have you considered using Twitter chats as a marketing tool? As the use of hashtags on Twitter continues to flourish, conversations built around specific hashtagsor Twitter chatshave become commonplace. While you may be familiar with how to use Twitter chats for personal networking, you might not know they can also [...]http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/twitter-chats-for-business/** Social Media Management ** #yashta

Robert G.s Review of Phillips 66 - Albuquerque (4/5) on Yelp

I like this station better than the Bien Mur Travel Center at Sandia Resort because its just as new and never as busy...http://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-66-albuquerque-14#hrid:LBJS5WCa2JMLbEZ71XSPSw* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Twinkiemo C.s Review of The Joint - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Ya know, sometimes you just get a stiff neck or tight muscles and nothing but the sound of bones adjusting makes it better. Here is a no-frills, no-hassle, no-appointment-required oasis fromhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/the-joint-albuquerque#hrid:AtQLx--sgLKqWEWC1qxlwA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Hailey G.s Review of Betamorph E-Cigs - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

These guys are absolutely amazing. They are extremely helpful on all aspects of e cigs, and they do know what they are talking about. i would love to point out Adrian, he was helpful in regards tohttp://www.yelp.com/biz/betamorph-e-cigs-albuquerque#hrid:jHwsZr14JwnXmo62njTdBw* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Cate C.s Review of Chocolate Dude Coffee & Candy - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Wonderful service. They greeted us as soon as we walked in and were so friendly. He worked to get our order while also talking VW with us (which started because of their amazing volkswagen counterhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/chocolate-dude-coffee-and-candy-albuquerque#hrid:pVKsqsbeAq0J8Ld7Lu0HJg* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Cruz K.s Review of Buffetts Candies - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

I can remember driving by this store as a kid and loved seeing the giant candy cane and knowing that I was going to get great chocolate.The owner has passed but his daughters are still cranking outhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/buffetts-candies-albuquerque#hrid:X1zSl6qFqdAmJmlHxeloog* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

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Digitech Offfice Equipment Demonstrates Community Involvement

Digitech Office Equipment is proud to announce that they have recently joined the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. It\'s a privilage to belong to such an outstanding organization. It is wonderful to network with local businesses and the Albuquerque community!  We look forward to providing quality Copystar equipment that contain unique business solutions through software applications along with excellent service and quick response time for Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.Digitech Office Equipment 505.888.7575https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63480

Using Gift Cards as Marketing Tools

Using Gift Cards as Marketing ToolsGift cards are a goldmine for marketing your business.Leveraging Custom Gift CardsEveryone loves getting custom gift cards. Studies have shown that American women prefer them as holiday gifts, and men consistently rank them as their third most wanted gift. Gift cards represent a valuable resource beyond an added revenue source during the holidays.They enable your brand to come in contact with consumers that you don’t normally reach. This benefit alone is a powerful way you can leverage business gift cards to attract additional purchases and tap into new customer bases.Improving Sales of Customized Gift CardsPlastic gift cards are a kind of hardcopy way of going viral with your business. Finding ways to make them attractive to your customers can provide an excellent ROI.Creative ways of improving your custom gift card sales include:Supporting a local charity with a percentage of gift card proceeds.Create a gift package. Pair a gift card with a promotional experience or product. When someone is looking for a gift for a loved one, a package gift feels more intimate and personal.Using them as promotional coupons. Offer discounts, special prices, and other cost-saving options for customers. This promotional activity alone can add significantly to your customer base.Offering special promotions for products or services that accompany a gift card purchase.Create gift cards for your business that promote lesser known holidays. Presidents Day and Patriots Day could create a boost in your sales when they wouldn’t otherwise.Design them with your logo and brand matching elements and you have a viral marketing tool that customers are literally carrying in their purses and pockets. When they distribute them to friends and family members as gifts, you gain a unique level of exposure you can’t create any other way.Additional BenefitsSome of the most powerful benefits of business gift cards include:Reaching customers you wouldn’t otherwise attract. People that receive plastic gift cards as gifts nearly always use them. Once they’re in your store or on your website to redeem their card, you have a new potential long-term customer.An average of only 80 percent of a card’s value is redeemed. Many customers that use gift cards end up spending more than the value of the card.When someone gives a gift card to a friend or family member, they are essentially endorsing you. Word of mouth advertising is some of the most valuable there is.You can use them to promote specific products and services of your business, drawing attention to areas where you want to see higher sales and more return.Sign up your Gift Card Button and start taking advantage of this great product for your business.https://yashta.com/boosternews.php?b=63478

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

6 New Google Analytics Features for Marketers

Do you use Google Analytics to help you make marketing decisions? Are you familiar with the latest changes in Google Analytics? Google recently made the switch to secure search, which has resulted in a larger return of “not provided” keyword data in Analytics reports. For marketers who used the information to guide their marketing and [...]http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/new-google-analytics-features/** Social Media Management ** #yashta

Monday, November 25, 2013

4 Simple Steps for Organizing Your Spices

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Justin R.s Review of The Grove Cafe & Market - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

One of the absolute best places I have been too. They are successful in transporting you out of Albuquerque to a yuppie northeastern cafe, while still maintaining some of the flavors and dishes thathttp://www.yelp.com/biz/the-grove-cafe-and-market-albuquerque#hrid:3YKJShmCn-8wzzO7oy3PMQ* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Tara M.s Review of Regal Cinemas - Albuquerque (3/5) on Yelp

Well maybe it was my fault...i didnt bring earplugs. I guess I should know better if the IMAX is showing movies for 2 bucks its going to be full so full I have to sit in row 6. I thought yeah Pacifichttp://www.yelp.com/biz/regal-cinemas-albuquerque#hrid:9HJxyEtnOeVZBmtsiSi4Jw* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Tara M.s Review of Amerasia Sumosushi - Albuquerque (1/5) on Yelp

I am only reviewing the Dim Sum side - the sushi I have had on the other side is fine.Dear Dim Sum how I miss you. When I lived in NYC in the 1970s we would go down to china town into a dim sumhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/amerasia-sumosushi-albuquerque#hrid:MH2rKlspb07GZlxMT5MZEA* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

Samantha R.s Review of Panera Bread - Albuquerque (4/5) on Yelp

I just became a fan of Panera. I sort of wanted to not like it, its a chain, but geez they moved in and created a pleasant space and serve great food with care and a smile. The soup is FANTASTIC! Ihttp://www.yelp.com/biz/panera-bread-albuquerque-5#hrid:KzaX8HVlr-i7rtBcpsXRvg* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta

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Jane Z.s Review of Golden Crown Panaderia - Albuquerque (5/5) on Yelp

Ive lived in ABQ for just a little over a year and weve been searching for good pizza. This is one if the best!! I also love that you can order on line. Highly recommended.http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-crown-panaderia-albuquerque#hrid:B2ukHOWeSfsFC205E8HfeQ* Get Yelp Review Notifications from ReviewBell.com * #yashta