[scarylady] has posted this video about her setup. The skeleton was rigged up to a rotating base with a single pneumatic solenoid to jostle it. She then goes on to show how she has it all connected to her computer with an explanation of the software setup. Though some of us might feel she could have accomplished very similar results with a simple oscillating fan, this is a decent intro to DMX.
We also had several people submit this fantastic list of Halloween projects, The Halloween monster list. There is enough information there to keep you busy for quite a while. We were…

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Research by Mortgageforce suggests that the average deposit needed for first-time buyers (FTBs) to secure a mortgage fell to 21.25% (of the property`s value) in August, from 25.4% in July, moneynews.co.uk reports.Katie Tucker, a spokesperson for the organisation, said that the mortgage market is likely to offer `easier terms for first-time buyers in the future due to the stability of property prices.` She added that this should lead to mortgage lenders offering more generous deals.A mortgage expert for Think Money commented: “It is important that anyone looking to take out a mortgage to buy a property thinks about whether they…

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This is Day 29 of the 30 Days to 3,000 Fans program. You can learn more about the program here.
Any internet marketer knows about the power of e-mail marketing. As I discussed in “The 5 Phases of the Facebook Sales Funnel“, it’s important to drive users to take an action. Often that may be registering for an email newsletter which can then be used to upsell the user on a product or service. In addition to e-mail newsletters, every modern marketer sends numerous e-mails every day and each of those e-mails should be used as an opportunity to drive…

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If you’re a large brand that’s running an online ad campaign are you just going to direct consumers to a pretty landing page? That’s what most companies have been doing consistently although a few brands have begun choosing to promote their Facebook and Twitter accounts over landing pages for the opportunity to “remarket” to their fans. Macy’s is the latest brand to promote their Facebook Page through display advertising campaigns around the web.

The strategy appears to be working. Over the past month, the Macy’s Facebook page has grown from 28,000 to 67,000 fans. While the fan base is growing…

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This is Day 26 of the 30 Days to 3,000 Fans program. You can learn more about the program here.
If you are the average small business owner, there is a good chance that the majority of your competition isn’t doing much in the social media space. However there always is at least one person who stands out from the rest and I’m sure you can think of at least one company which accels where others aren’t even trying. For larger brands, having a social media presence (including Facebook) hasn’t been optional for at least a few years now. If…

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Credit granted by commercial banks to the private sector in Mexico is expected to decline by 3% in real terms this year due to the effects of the economic recession on the demand and supply of credit, according to Eduardo González, analyst at financial groupBanamex. The credit contraction has deepened in recent months, with direct performing loans to the private sector decreasing by 4.2% in the year through July, following a 3.7% drop for the 12 months through June, according to the latest data from the central bank. “We are close to seeing the worse in terms of annual credit…

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Animation in Japan is referred to as Anime. It started way back in 1917. Anime along with manga; Japanese comics, is very known in Japan. The characters utilised in Anime are highly artistic. It’s commonly referred to as an art form.
The Anime-Manga combination is getting very renowned in the rest of the world lately. Their unreal characters with large physical attributes and unusual dialogues are gathering an enormous fan base all over the globe.
The presence of collectibles including swords has grown greatly in Anime because of its international acclaims.
The most known Anime sword is the Bleach sword.…

For users of the GPS Golf Guru Guru 4, it’s worthy of a closer examination. The GPS Golf Guru boasts a strong, loyal consumer base. This new upgrade promises to build on that by featuring new functions not available in other devices or previous versions of the GPS Golf Guru.
The GURU 4 update will have the same great customer service as the original. This reputation for swift, competent service has played a role in the popularity of the GPS Golf Guru . Loyal customers will find the same quality of service they’ve come to expect.
The most innovative aspect…