Articles by Jesse Freitas

Articles by Jesse Freitas

• September 17, 2014

  Shutterstock Has the Creative Solutions You Need

  Let's say you're making a flyer for your business, or need to write a bunch of articles that include pictures. Maybe you have a presentation due at school and need some images for your PowerPoint. We turn to the power of the mighty internet when those needs arise and Shutterstock has millions of royalty-free images, music and video for whatever you might need. Billing themselves as "a glob...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Technology

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• September 15, 2014

  Where the Suds Are Cold and Life is Simple

  We live in a world where "organic" has gone from a buzzword to a way of life for many people who are wanting to move away from genetically modified Frankenfood and back to simpler times. Screamin' Hill Brewery recognizes this need and wants to share the fruits of their labor with the world at large. Opening in the fall on 100 acres of unsullied farmland in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, Bulloc...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Beer, Wine & Spirits

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• September 12, 2014

  Business is Booming at Startup Weekend Charleston

  If you have just started a business or are seriously considering the possibility, you're in luck. Startup Weekend Charleston is heading your way September 12-14 at the Lowcountry Tech Academy centrally located in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina Not familiar with the concept of a Startup Weekend? No problem! According to the official website, it's "a global network of pas...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Techstars Startup Weeks & Weekends

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• September 11, 2014

  No One Knows Beer Quite Like Chetco Brewing Company

  Oregon's state animal is the American beaver, so the Beaver State nickname is actually pretty accurate. However, state officials should really consider changing Oregon to the Brewery State, as it's home to 181 original craft breweries. That means almost 10 gallons of delicious drinks per legal drinking age adult a year, and Chetco Brewing Company stands out among the crowd for their origina...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Beer, Wine & Spirits

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• September 10, 2014

  Get S'more Out of Life with Stuff'n Mallows

  Colorado

  Once upon a time, there were three Colorado State University graduates - Tyler, Paul and James - that were on a mission to make the perfect s'more. The first graduate said, "My chocolate is too cold!" The second one lamented, "My chocolate is, too!" The third graduate said, "Hey, why don't we put the chocolate inside the marshmallow to eliminate all of this frustration?" The idea was met wi...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Food & Beverages

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• September 9, 2014

  Laughing Giraffe Books Brings Smiles for Miles

  Have you ever heard the sound a giraffe makes? It's not pretty, and can be rather terrifying at first listen, sort of like a cross between a yowling dog and a cat in heat. There's a reason that animal noise isn't on a Speak 'n Say, as teaching children to imitate the giraffe will only bring on untold amounts of headaches. Laughing Giraffe Books, however, embraces the giraffe's weirdness ...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Books

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• September 8, 2014

  Go Up In Smoke at the Little Smoke Cigar Festival

  Do you love cigars and the smoking culture? Do you love festivals and spending time with other aficionados? Do you love the outdoors? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then the Little Smoke Cigar Festival is the place to be. Mark your calendar for September 13, when the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Washington State becomes home to this incredible festival celebratin...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Tourism & Travel

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• September 5, 2014

  Hygiene Hay Days is Here Again!

  Colorado

  It's that time of year when the heat of summer is just about gone, soon to be replaced with crisp autumn air, the subtle changing of the leaves and the all-inclusive hoodie. Hygiene, Colorado is one town that understands the importance of nature, and holds its annual Hygiene Hay Days to celebrate the last hay cutting of the season the first week in September. Family fun abounds during th...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: Environmental Awareness

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• September 3, 2014

  Get Ready for WordCamp Los Angeles 2014!

  The campus of Cal State Los Angeles will be crawling with WordPress experts September 5th and 6th, with the convention moving to Blankspaces in downtown LA on the 7th to wrap up three days of information, network and general enjoyment of everything WordPress. Anyone is welcome to attend this casual affair, from the most talented WP engineers to those just interested in learning more abou...
  by Jesse Freitas

  Posted in: WordCamp

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