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		<title>What&#039;s Up With Wii?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nedmarx</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>What&#8217;s Up With Wii?<br /> A Guide of What&#8217;s Available for Nintendo&#8217;s Wii System</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard of Nintendo&#8217;s Wii system, we have just one question for you. Where have you been?! This hot new gaming system made its debut right at the time when Microsoft&#8217;s new Xbox hit the market. But what makes this system so popular is that it&#8217;s the first system that incorporates virtual reality in the living room. That, in addition to Nintendo&#8217;s dedication to producing gaming material for that entire family as opposed to the complex games that we have on the market (for other systems) today. This article describes some of the accessories and games available that everyone can enjoy.</p>
<p>The Wii System. Welcome back to family fun with this console. For only $249, the entire family can enjoy time&#8217;s treasured games and physically interact with them using Nintendo&#8217;s unique wrist-strapped controller. Anyone&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard of Nintendo&#8217;s Wii system, we have just one question for you. Where have you been?! This hot new gaming system made its debut right at the time when Microsoft&#8217;s new Xbox hit the market. But what makes this system so popular is that it&#8217;s the first system that incorporates virtual reality in the living room. That, in addition to Nintendo&#8217;s dedication to producing gaming material for that entire family as opposed to the complex games that we have on the market (for other systems) today. This article describes some of the accessories and games available that everyone can enjoy.</p>
<p>The Wii System. Welcome back to family fun with this console. For only $249, the entire family can enjoy time&#8217;s treasured games and physically interact with them using Nintendo&#8217;s unique wrist-strapped controller. Anyone at any skill level can get in on the fun with this new machine and it comes with a free Wii Sports game cartridge. Wii Accessories. If you&#8217;re still &#8220;old school&#8221; and you prefer to use the classic Nintendo style controller, no need to fret. They&#8217;re still available and they cost no more than $19.99. But if you can&#8217;t wait to try out the Wii Remote, get one or two or three at only $40 each. The Wii Nunchuck Controller will run you about $19.99, however both the Nunchuck and Remote controller will give you hours of fun as you swing your way through your favorite games.</p>
<p>Of course, all that gaming could warrant the purchase of the Wii Air cooler ($14.99) or the Wii Charge Station ($29.99). And you certainly don&#8217;t want to quit a game without saving your place! You can buy a 1GB SD Memory card ($39.99) or 2 GB SD memory card ($59.99) made by SanDisk, and pick up the fun where you left off at a later time. To make sure your Wii console fits snuggly into the back of your television, you can buy a pack of Wii Component cables for $29.99.</p>
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		<title>Achieve Success in Mafia Wars</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nedmarx</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a struggling mafia wars player? Do you get robbed every time, and who never win any major fight? Everything will change if your are interested and can go through this article. A fresh mafia war strategy is out, as a result of which you will be able to turn your situation upside down in the game. It is called the Dominate Mafia Wars Guide.This is your turn to improve your mafia game standards and stampede who is against you during the course of accomplishment.</p>
<p> The original strategy guide that was used by thousands of mafia wars players to develop their mafias and wealth is Dominate Mafia Wars. Also, this guide is<br /> being updated at regular intervals and has been updated at least 100 times so far. These updates are aimed at including the latest strategies to help you build that strong and powerful mafia which is&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a struggling mafia wars player? Do you get robbed every time, and who never win any major fight? Everything will change if your are interested and can go through this article. A fresh mafia war strategy is out, as a result of which you will be able to turn your situation upside down in the game. It is called the Dominate Mafia Wars Guide.This is your turn to improve your mafia game standards and stampede who is against you during the course of accomplishment.</p>
<p> The original strategy guide that was used by thousands of mafia wars players to develop their mafias and wealth is Dominate Mafia Wars. Also, this guide is<br /> being updated at regular intervals and has been updated at least 100 times so far. These updates are aimed at including the latest strategies to help you build that strong and powerful mafia which is capable of crushing what ever resistance that comes your way. Check out the website <a target="_blank" href="http://mafiawarsstrategyx.com/mafia-wars-hack">mafia wars hack</a> to get more information on the topic.</p>
<p> The dominate mafia wars guide is based on a 2 years full research done by Jensen Filler of what works and what doesn’t work in the game. The fruit of the research with all it&#8217;s succulent juice alone put in one place is the guide, which has incredible tricks of the trade, strategies and<br /> techniques that can help you creating a very powerful mafia, whilst the information given in the guide are completely legal and devoid of any illegal stuff like bots, exploits or hacks!</p>
<p> The best thing is that, this guide comes with 100% legal stuff unlike others who give away illegal stuff and get the account banned when applied.</p>
<p>I really hope that this article will help you. I wish you all the best.</p>
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		<title>YouTube:  Why it’s So Popular</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy using the internet as a source of entertainment?  If you do, there is a good chance that you know what YouTube is.  In fact, you may even be an active member of the YouTube community, as millions of internet users are.  With so many YouTube member and site visitors, there are many individuals who wonder what exactly it is about YouTube that makes it so popular.  If you are one of those individuals, you will want to read on to figure out just why.</p>
<p>Perhaps, the greatest reason why YouTube is so popular is because all that you can do on the website.  For instance, if are looking for entertainment, you can choose from an unlimited number of YouTube videos, many of which you are sure to love.  If you want to do more than just watch YouTube videos, you can even make your own.  YouTube allows&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy using the internet as a source of entertainment?  If you do, there is a good chance that you know what YouTube is.  In fact, you may even be an active member of the YouTube community, as millions of internet users are.  With so many YouTube member and site visitors, there are many individuals who wonder what exactly it is about YouTube that makes it so popular.  If you are one of those individuals, you will want to read on to figure out just why.</p>
<p>Perhaps, the greatest reason why YouTube is so popular is because all that you can do on the website.  For instance, if are looking for entertainment, you can choose from an unlimited number of YouTube videos, many of which you are sure to love.  If you want to do more than just watch YouTube videos, you can even make your own.  YouTube allows all registered member to post an unlimited number of videos on their website.  Whether you want to create a video blog, a comedy skit, or an educational video, you can easily do so.</p>
<p>Another one of the many reasons why YouTube is so popular is because it is free to use.  Any internet user can simply visit the YouTube website and start viewing videos. Although it is advised that you register for a free YouTube account, isn’t required to watch YouTube videos. With that in mind, however, if you would like to rate videos or leave comments and upload your own videos to YouTube, you will need to register for an account with YouTube.  As previously mentioned, registering for a YouTube account is free and it will only take a few minutes of your time.</p>
<p>When it comes to uploading videos onto YouTube, it is relatively easy to do.  That is another one of the many reasons why YouTube is so popular.  Even those with a minimal amount of computer experience can make and share videos on YouTube.  All you really need is a video recording device, such as a cell phone with video recording capabilities, a camcorder, or a webcam.  Most computers already have movie editing software programs installed, but you only need to use movie editing software if you would like to edit your video before sharing it with the YouTube community. When it comes time to upload your videos, you just need to follow YouTube’s uploading instructions and then your videos should be available for viewing within minutes.</p>
<p>As for watching videos on YouTube, it was stated above that you have an unlimited number of YouTube videos to choose from.  This is another one of the many reasons why YouTube is so popular.  No matter what you like, whether it is romance, comedy, or educational pieces, you should be able to find whatever you are looking for on YouTube. Popular YouTube videos include video blogs and comedy skits.  Finding videos to watch is easy as well.  YouTube allows you to browse through all of their videos or you can perform a YouTube search to find something in particular.  </p>
<p>If you have yet to give YouTube a glance, you are urged to do so. Whether you want to watch videos or make your own, you can do so.  When visiting YouTube you will likely like what you see.  After all, YouTube has millions of visitors; therefore, they must be doing something right.</p>
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		<title>YouTube’s Test Tube: What Is It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you an active member of the YouTube community?  If you enjoy uploading and sharing your videos with others you may be.  Even if you prefer to only watch videos online, not share your own, you may still be an active member of the YouTube community.  If you regularly find yourself visiting the YouTube website, whether it is to upload your own movies or watch movies that others have posted, you may have heard of a program that is known as TestTube.  TestTube is an idea that was generated by YouTube, although it is still in the testing period, you may find YouTube’s TestTube to be quite exciting, unique, yet useful.</p>
<p>As you can likely tell from the name and as it was mentioned above, TestTube is a program that was and is still being generated by YouTube.  TestTube is where YouTube is currently testing a wide variety of different&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you an active member of the YouTube community?  If you enjoy uploading and sharing your videos with others you may be.  Even if you prefer to only watch videos online, not share your own, you may still be an active member of the YouTube community.  If you regularly find yourself visiting the YouTube website, whether it is to upload your own movies or watch movies that others have posted, you may have heard of a program that is known as TestTube.  TestTube is an idea that was generated by YouTube, although it is still in the testing period, you may find YouTube’s TestTube to be quite exciting, unique, yet useful.</p>
<p>As you can likely tell from the name and as it was mentioned above, TestTube is a program that was and is still being generated by YouTube.  TestTube is where YouTube is currently testing a wide variety of different things; things that will likely improve the way that you watch or share videos on YouTube. When you think about it, YouTube is absolutely amazing.  They are one of the largest online video sharing websites, as well as the most popular, yet they are still taking a number of steps to make the online video sharing experience even better.  </p>
<p>Although the TestTube program isn’t necessarily referred to as a beta program, it can be considered one, as everything that is tested is still in the experimental phases.  As it was stated above, many of things being worked on in YouTube’s TestTube are improvements to make watching and sharing videos online easier.  To know if these ideas or improvements are actually working, they need other internet users to help test them out. This is where you could come in. If you were interested, you could request to join the YouTube TestTube program.  You will not only find doing so fun and exciting, but you may also get a firsthand look at many of the changes or improvements that the folks at YouTube are trying to make.  </p>
<p>Although the improvements or ideas being worked on in YouTube’s TestTube are likely to vary, you will find that many improvements or ideas are centered on watching videos.  For instance, YouTube is currently working on an idea that allows you and other internet users, who are watching the same YouTube videos, to talk to each other, almost like a live, real-time chat. This is a little bit different then sending personal messages or leaving comments on a YouTube video page. Another unique idea currently being examined in YouTube’s TestTube, is the ability to add music to a video, as a watcher.  In YouTube’s TestTube, you have the ability to swap out audio from a YouTube video from a long list of licensed songs that YouTube has permission to use.</p>
<p>The decision as to whether or not you want to visit the TestTube section of YouTube is yours to make, but it is definitely something worth looking into.  You get to try out all of YouTube’s current ideas or improvements for free.  You are also encouraged to offer your suggestions as to whether or not you like them.  This, in turn, could help to make your YouTube experience even that more memorable. If you are interested in taking part in YouTube’s TestTube program, you can find more information about the program, by visiting the YouTube webpage.  In small print, at the bottom of each YouTube page, you will find a link with more information on TestTube.</p>
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		<title>YouTube and Its Competition Reviewed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy watching videos online or even uploading and sharing your own videos with other internet users?  If you do, you will need to be on the lookout for websites that are known as video sharing websites.  These types of websites are ones that allow internet users to watch videos they have stored on their websites and they often allow internet users, just like you, to share their own videos. When it comes to finding a video sharing website to use, you will see that you have a number of different options.</p>
<p>One of the most popular and most well-known video sharing websites is that of YouTube.  It is not uncommon for YouTube to be discussed at your school, work, or even on your local news! Yes, that is how popular YouTube is.  If you are interested in viewing online videos, you will find that YouTube is your best&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy watching videos online or even uploading and sharing your own videos with other internet users?  If you do, you will need to be on the lookout for websites that are known as video sharing websites.  These types of websites are ones that allow internet users to watch videos they have stored on their websites and they often allow internet users, just like you, to share their own videos. When it comes to finding a video sharing website to use, you will see that you have a number of different options.</p>
<p>One of the most popular and most well-known video sharing websites is that of YouTube.  It is not uncommon for YouTube to be discussed at your school, work, or even on your local news! Yes, that is how popular YouTube is.  If you are interested in viewing online videos, you will find that YouTube is your best chance for finding what you want, as they have an immeasurable number of videos hosted on their online website.  Also, if you register for a free YouTube account, you should be able to rate the videos that you watch, leave comments on the video page, or even talk about the video with other YouTube members.</p>
<p>If you are interested in uploading your own videos to the internet, you may also find the most success when using YouTube.  One of the reasons for that is the number of individuals who visit the site each day; it is a lot.  No matter what type of video you upload onto YouTube, your video is likely to get hundreds or even thousands of views.  The exposure is one of the reasons why so many video submitters turn to YouTube.  It is also important to mention ease of use, as uploading and sharing videos on YouTube is easy.  All YouTube members are able to upload their videos by following detailed, step-by-step instructions.  </p>
<p>Although YouTube is a great video sharing website to watch movie at or upload your own videos, you may be wondering about your other options.  One of those other options is Grouper.  Grouper is a video sharing website that allows internet users to both watch and share videos that they may have made themselves.  What is nice about Grouper is that they have a large collection of viewable videos and their upload process is also easy and self-explanatory. The only downside to using Grouper, particularly to share your own videos is that it isn’t as well known as YouTube.  However, with that in mind, Grouper is an online video website that is continuing to increase in popularity.</p>
<p>Another popular video sharing website is that of Google Video.  Google Video is ideal for those looking to share their own videos, as well as those looking to watch a large collection of videos. From a viewer standpoint, Google Video has a large collection of videos currently available.  In fact, they also have popular music videos or television shows available. The only downside is that many of these music videos and television shows are not free; however, only a small one-time fee is required to view them.  As with YouTube and Grouper, you can also upload your own videos to Google, once you become a member of Google.</p>
<p>When it comes to deciding which video sharing websites you would like to use, the decision is yours to make; however, you may want to consider examining all three.  No matter which video hosting website you choose, you will likely be pleased with your decision, as all three come highly rated and recommend.</p>
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		<title>Why You Should Rate YouTube Videos You Watch</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you regularly find yourself visiting the YouTube website to watch fun, exciting, and vividly entertaining videos?  If not, you will want to do so, as you will likely find yourself enjoying everything that YouTube has to offer.  If you are already a YouTube visitor, do you currently rate the YouTube videos that you watch or leave comments to the video submitter?  If not, you will want to think about doing so, as there are a number of reasons as to why you should, as well as benefits to doing so.  </p>
<p>Perhaps, the greatest reason as to why you should rate a YouTube video that you watched or even leave comments to the YouTube member that uploaded it is because it gives the YouTube member in question something to feel good about.  YouTube gives any internet user, someone just like you, the ability to make, upload, and share their&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you regularly find yourself visiting the YouTube website to watch fun, exciting, and vividly entertaining videos?  If not, you will want to do so, as you will likely find yourself enjoying everything that YouTube has to offer.  If you are already a YouTube visitor, do you currently rate the YouTube videos that you watch or leave comments to the video submitter?  If not, you will want to think about doing so, as there are a number of reasons as to why you should, as well as benefits to doing so.  </p>
<p>Perhaps, the greatest reason as to why you should rate a YouTube video that you watched or even leave comments to the YouTube member that uploaded it is because it gives the YouTube member in question something to feel good about.  YouTube gives any internet user, someone just like you, the ability to make, upload, and share their videos.  There are some YouTube members who put a lot of thought, time, and hard work into making each and every one of their videos.  Hearing that someone liked their video, whether it be through positive comments or feedback ratings, is likely to make them feel good about themselves.  In a way, you could think of leaving YouTube comments or giving YouTube video ratings as doing your good deed for the day.</p>
<p>Another one of the many reasons as to why you should rate all YouTube videos that you watch or even leave comments is because it lets other YouTube members know what you like.  When it comes to making a YouTube video, there are many YouTube members who spend hours searching for videos that are highly rated or ones that are constantly being talked about.  They want to make a video that they know will be looked at or talked about, as it ups their exposure.  Therefore, rating YouTube videos can actually benefit you.  The more you rate your favorite YouTube videos or discuss them, the more likely you will be to find similar natured videos appear in the future, giving you a never ending source of entertainment.</p>
<p>To rate YouTube videos or to discuss them, you must be a member of the YouTube community.  This involves registering for a YouTube account.  The good news about doing so is that it is relatively easy to do, not to mention free.  All you need to do is enter in a little bit of personal information about yourself, like your name, location, birth date, and gender and create login information for yourself.  Once you do so you can start rating YouTube videos or discuss them with other YouTube members.</p>
<p>If you would like to rate any YouTube videos that you watch, whether you like them or not, you will need to register with YouTube, as stated above.  You do not need to register with YouTube to watch videos on the site, but you must have an account if you would like to rate movies that you watched or discuss them.  As previously mentioned, there are a number of reasons as to why you should do so, as well as a number of benefits to doing so.  That is why you will want to take a few minutes to register for a free YouTube account.  In addition to being able to rate or discuss videos, you will also find yourself gaining access to a number of other neat YouTube features.</p>
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		<title>Why You Should Join the YouTube Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 22:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy visiting YouTube? Whether you are interested in watching fun and entertaining movies for free or if you like making your own movies to share with other internet users, YouTube is the place for you. What is nice about YouTube is they are not only a video sharing website.  With an online community section, YouTube, in a way, can also be considered a social networking site.</p>
<p>When it comes to visiting the YouTube community section, there are a large number of YouTube site visitors who wonder why they should do so.  If you are one of those individuals, this is quite a normal feeling. As internet security has become a major concern, there are many individuals who are nervous about interacting with others on the internet.  When using YouTube, namely the community section, you are advised to display caution, but you should be more than safe; in fact,&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy visiting YouTube? Whether you are interested in watching fun and entertaining movies for free or if you like making your own movies to share with other internet users, YouTube is the place for you. What is nice about YouTube is they are not only a video sharing website.  With an online community section, YouTube, in a way, can also be considered a social networking site.</p>
<p>When it comes to visiting the YouTube community section, there are a large number of YouTube site visitors who wonder why they should do so.  If you are one of those individuals, this is quite a normal feeling. As internet security has become a major concern, there are many individuals who are nervous about interacting with others on the internet.  When using YouTube, namely the community section, you are advised to display caution, but you should be more than safe; in fact, you will likely have a good time.</p>
<p>The YouTube community works by making a few groups.  For instance, one of the many groups found on YouTube is funny videos.  If you have a funny video, you can request to have it displayed in the funny video group.  If you are just a viewer, you may also be able to request to have some of your favorite videos in a certain YouTube community group, whether it is the funny video group or not.  Not only will joining the YouTube community give you easy access to a number of videos that you are sure to like, it also gives you the opportunity to start discussions with other YouTube members, namely those who are participating in or enjoy visiting the same group.</p>
<p>If you are interested in joining a YouTube community group, you will need to click on the “Community,” tab, which can be found at the top of the YouTube webpage. There, you will be able to choose from a long list of YouTube community groups.  As it was previously mentioned, funny videos is one of those groups.  Under all of the videos that have been added to the group, you will see a discussions section.  In a way, this section is like an online message board. There, you can post your own messages or you can respond to other messages left by other YouTube community group members.  Joining a YouTube community group is nice because it automatically pairs you up with other internet users who enjoy the same interests, at least entertainment wise, as you.</p>
<p>In addition to joining the YouTube community groups, if you are also interested in interacting with other YouTube members, you may want to think about visiting the TestTube section of YouTube.  You can access TestTube by clicking the “TestTube,” link, which is in small print at the bottom of each YouTube page.  Right now, YouTube is working on a program, which you can try out, that lets internet users who are viewing the same videos discuss that video. In a way, this acts as if it is an online message board, but also an online chat room.  While this feature is still in the experimental stages, it is sure to quickly become a YouTube hit.</p>
<p>As outlined above, YouTube isn’t just about watching and sharing videos. You can also join in on discussions that are currently taking place on the site.  If you aren’t already doing so, you may want to look into it, as it only adds to the fun and excitement of YouTube.</p>
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		<title>Why You Need to Refrain from Documenting Illegal Activities on YouTube</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy uploading and sharing videos that you have made with others on YouTube? If so, you are definitely not alone, as YouTube is one of the most popular online video sharing websites.  What is nice about YouTube is that they allow you to upload just about any type of video that you want.  While you have the ability to upload just about any type of video that you want, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should.</p>
<p>One type of video that you will want to refrain from sharing on YouTube is a video that documents you doing something illegal.  On the YouTube website, it is not uncommon to find some videos that show individuals drinking underage, doing drugs, or worse.  In fact, there have been videos documented on the internet before that showed people committing more serious crimes, like robberies or vandalism.  There are some people; hopefully you&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy uploading and sharing videos that you have made with others on YouTube? If so, you are definitely not alone, as YouTube is one of the most popular online video sharing websites.  What is nice about YouTube is that they allow you to upload just about any type of video that you want.  While you have the ability to upload just about any type of video that you want, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should.</p>
<p>One type of video that you will want to refrain from sharing on YouTube is a video that documents you doing something illegal.  On the YouTube website, it is not uncommon to find some videos that show individuals drinking underage, doing drugs, or worse.  In fact, there have been videos documented on the internet before that showed people committing more serious crimes, like robberies or vandalism.  There are some people; hopefully you are not one of them, who think that documenting illegal activities is cool and that it may actually make them seem like a cooler person.  The reality is that your YouTube video may get attention, but it might not be from the people you had hoped to receive attention from.</p>
<p>Although not everyone does so, it is advised that you thoroughly read over all of the information you are given concerning YouTube and its operation. This information can easily be found by visiting the YouTube help center.  There you will see that YouTube, in some instances, works with law enforcement.  What does this mean for you?  This means that should you share videos documenting illegal activities, YouTube may share those videos with the authorities.  In most cases, you will find that this is only done with major crimes, like crimes that involve abuse or sexual assaults, but you still never know. </p>
<p>In addition to the possibility of YouTube notifying law enforcement when they come across as video that outlines a heinous crime, law enforcement offers are now turning to the internet all on their own.  There have been cases discussed on the news before about how YouTube and other social networking websites actually resulted in a crime being solved.  Unfortunately, a good portion of the general public mistakenly believes that their police officers do not have time to search the internet, but not many are beginning to do so.  That is why it is extremely important that you do not document yourself committing a crime, no matter how minor it may seem.</p>
<p>Aside from the possibility of being caught committing a crime by law enforcement, you also need to worry about others viewing your videos; others who may also have a say in your life.  For instance, if you are still in high school and one of your school officials caught you documenting yourself drinking underage or doing drugs, did you know that you could be suspended from school or school related activities?  If you are not in high school, something similar may happen if one of your employers came across a video of you documenting yourself committing a crime.  Depending on the seriousness of the situation, you may only receive a warning, but you may also lose your job.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are a number of different consequences to documenting yourself on YouTube committing illegal activities, no matter how large or small they are. That is why it is advised that you play it safe; keep all illegal or inappropriate content off of YouTube.</p>
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		<title>What to Consider When Making a YouTube Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 22:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>YouTube is a popular online website, which allows internet users, just like you, to share videos or watch an unlimited number of them.  While a good portion of the individuals who post videos on YouTube are just posting videos that they have laying around, there are many more who actually make videos with the sole purpose of uploading them to YouTube and sharing them with other internet users.  If you are one of those individuals, there are a number of points that you will want to keep in mind.</p>
<p>When it comes to making a YouTube video, one of the things that you will need is a video recording device.  Popular video recording devices include camcorder, webcams, as well as cell phones with video recording capabilities.  If at all possible, you will want to try and use a webcam or a camcorder, as these video recording devices often produce the&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>YouTube is a popular online website, which allows internet users, just like you, to share videos or watch an unlimited number of them.  While a good portion of the individuals who post videos on YouTube are just posting videos that they have laying around, there are many more who actually make videos with the sole purpose of uploading them to YouTube and sharing them with other internet users.  If you are one of those individuals, there are a number of points that you will want to keep in mind.</p>
<p>When it comes to making a YouTube video, one of the things that you will need is a video recording device.  Popular video recording devices include camcorder, webcams, as well as cell phones with video recording capabilities.  If at all possible, you will want to try and use a webcam or a camcorder, as these video recording devices often produce the best quality.  If you are looking to make your YouTube video be a hit, quality is something that you will want to take into consideration. Many YouTube video viewers dislike watching poor quality videos; in fact, not everyone sticks around to finish watching them.  </p>
<p>Editing is also something that you will want to take into consideration.  YouTube actually encourages you to examine your video before uploading it to their site.  If you notice anything that you would like changed, you are advised to edit your video before uploading it to YouTube.  Of course, you don’t have to edit your video if you don’t want to, but editing your video is also likely to improve the overall quality of your YouTube video.  It is also relatively easy to do.  Most computers come with movie editing software programs already installed.  It may even be a good idea to play around with a movie editing software program and your YouTube video; you may be surprised just how fun it can be. </p>
<p>It is also important that you think about and examine the content of your video, especially if you are planning on doing a comedy video.  Comedy videos are popular on YouTube, but you need to remember that a large number of people visit YouTube for entertainment.  Many of those individuals are from different races, sexes, and religions.  You will want to be cautious of offending any of your viewers, intentionally or not.  Keep in mind that comedy means different things to different individuals.  Of course, you have the right to make just about any type of YouTube video you want; you are advised to use your best judgment.  Should you be good at making YouTube videos, you may be able to make a name for yourself on YouTube, but you will want it to be a good one.  </p>
<p>It is also important that you examine safety when making a YouTube video.  As previously mentioned, comedy videos are popular on YouTube and so are video blogs.  Video blogs are where internet uses recite their blog in front of a camera, instead of in print.  Video blogs are fun to do, but many video blogers, both on and off of YouTube, make the mistake of giving out too much information about themselves.  For your safety, you will want to avoid giving your real name, especially if you are showing your face on your video blog.  It is advised that you do not mention your real name in any of your YouTube videos, but you definitely do not want to mention your address or any of your phone numbers.  Not divulging your personal information is for your own safety.  You need to remember that you never really know who is watching your YouTube videos or what they are thinking.  </p>
<p>The above mentioned points are just a few of the many that you will want to keep in mind, before making a video which will later be posted on YouTube.  In short, aim for quality and keep internet safety in mind and your YouTube video could end up being a hit.</p>
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		<title>What to Consider Before Posting a Video on YouTube</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 23:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Marks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you interested in making a video to have displayed on YouTube?  With a large fan following, YouTube is a great place to make your own videos and get them seen.  With YouTube, it is not uncommon for one video to get as many as a few thousand hits, sometimes even more.  That is one of the main reasons why internet users, just like you, enjoy sharing their videos on YouTube; the exposure is nice.  Of course, the decision to upload your videos to YouTube is yours to make, but there are some important factors that you may first want to take into consideration.</p>
<p>As it was previously mentioned, many YouTube videos end up getting thousands of hits.  While having a large number of viewers is nice, you never exactly know who is viewing your videos, as well as what their intentions are.  In today’s society, you need to be&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you interested in making a video to have displayed on YouTube?  With a large fan following, YouTube is a great place to make your own videos and get them seen.  With YouTube, it is not uncommon for one video to get as many as a few thousand hits, sometimes even more.  That is one of the main reasons why internet users, just like you, enjoy sharing their videos on YouTube; the exposure is nice.  Of course, the decision to upload your videos to YouTube is yours to make, but there are some important factors that you may first want to take into consideration.</p>
<p>As it was previously mentioned, many YouTube videos end up getting thousands of hits.  While having a large number of viewers is nice, you never exactly know who is viewing your videos, as well as what their intentions are.  In today’s society, you need to be extremely careful; different people interpret things different ways.  While you may believe that you are just posting a simple online video blog, someone else may actually think that you are speaking to directly to them or think that you want to be found and contacted.  This shouldn’t prevent you from uploading videos to YouTube; however, it should make you practice safety.  You are advised against giving out any personal information about yourself, including where you live, as well as your full name.</p>
<p>What is nice about YouTube is that they allow you take one of your videos down at a moments notice. For instance, if you received poor feedback from one of your videos or if you changed your mind about sharing your video with the rest of the internet community, you should be able to take your video down, but what you may not know is that the damage may have already been done.  There are many internet users, particularly those who consider themselves video fanatics, who actually copy or save the videos that they find interesting or appealing. This means that even though you deleted one of your YouTube videos, it could still be in circulation, possibly even in the wrong hands. That is why it is advised that you seriously think about what you are doing before actually posting videos on YouTube.  </p>
<p>It is also advised that you examine the content of your YouTube videos before actually uploading them to the site.  While you might not necessarily be concerned with offending anyone, you should be.  There are many internet users who take offense to videos or just discussions in general that bash or make fun their races, religions, or general way of life.  You do not want to create a negative name for yourself or even just your YouTube name, as it may later come back to haunt you.  It is also advised that you think about keeping your face out of your YouTube videos.  Showing your face may make it easier for internet predators to find and contact you. Should you post a video of yourself of YouTube, you may want to examine your appearance or think about how others may interpret your video.</p>
<p>The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many that you will want to take into consideration, before making or uploading your videos to the YouTube website.  As previously stated, the decision as to whether or not you want to share your videos on YouTube is yours to make, but if you are interested in doing so, it is advised that you display caution. </p>
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