C.C. Curtis
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Enjoys lounging in NYC bars, loves traveling to foreign countries, and volunteers at the homeless shelter twice a month.
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SkyBell Wifi Video Doorbell Protects Your Home
Whenever I travel—which I do more frequently than most—my house is usually left unattended. I generally don't ask anyone to house-sit or have any of my family members or friends check up on my home, because I'm usually gone for weeks, not just a couple of days, and that's a big favor to ask.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in 01
Best Camera Cleaning Kits and Gear
I love traveling, and when I travel, I always bring my camera and gear with me. I want to capture all of the memories wherever I go and this means that my camera is constantly with me. I'll take photos from different landmarks, on top of mountains, and anywhere else that I find worth capturing. Since I use my camera a lot, it gets dirty pretty often. I used to use my shirt to wipe the lenses, but that'll only leave those irritating streak marks. I've tried everything from my sweatshirt to a tissue; none of them thoroughly cleaned the lenses of my camera, and this bugged me because some of my photos came out terrible and blurry.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Photography
Pros & Cons of Leather vs. Synthetic Soccer Cleats
Some people believe that the material of soccer cleats doesn't play an important role when you're out there on the field. In reality though, it plays a significant role, especially when there's a major difference between leather and synthetic cleats. I always tell my nephew this since he plays soccer. When he was picking out what type of cleats to wear, I told him to be aware of the material that he's picking out. He wouldn't want to wear a pair of cleats created with a material that would make his feet ache when playing.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Online Courses for Investing and Trading Stock
Investing and trading stocks plays a major role in the world of business these days. Since business basically runs the world, many of us are looking to understand everything about the stock market. We want to know how to invest in the market and get returns, and we also want to thoroughly understand how to trade stocks and manage what we bought. There's a ton of information to learn when it comes to the stock market and many of us are all ears to get the inside scoop.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Trader
Best Apple-Certified iPhone Keychain Chargers You Can Buy
When we're commuting to and from work, or even traveling, we're almost always on our phones. We find our phones to be the only source of entertainment and a way to kill time when traveling. When we're always on our phones, our batteries die quickly because of how long we spend on it. The worst is when our phone just dies on us while we're listening to music on the plane...
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in 01
10 Awesome Outdoor Army Surplus Items You Can Find Anywhere
There's a ton of really cool military items you can get for yourself. Even if you've never served in the military, we can all use the benefits from their awesome items and equipment. From their thick coats to the ideal combat boots, there will certainly never be a time when any military item will be useless—because they're very useful! Since soldiers undergo a lot of events and even deal with harsh weather conditions and any other conditions, they need the right equipment to keep them composed and out from any discomfort. And honestly, there are times when we need similar equipment, too, especially if we spend time outdoors a lot.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Serve
8 Reasons Why You Should Wear Carbon Fiber Shin Guards
Just like almost every other sport, it's so easy for players to get injured by anything. From falling to the impacts from players, it's not surprising that many athletes get hurt in the midst of games. It's possible for them to get all bruised up or even get a broken limb. That's why it's certainly required for all players to wear proper gear to avoid getting injured while playing. And a sport that so many players get hurt playing is soccer. Since soccer is all about impressive footwork, you bet there will be legs getting injured on the field left and right. It's something soccer players experience all the time. This is why they should be wearing shin guards to protect their legs from impact from the ball as well as players!
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Cleats
Best Medium Format Film for Ambient Lighting
Compared to digital cameras, we can't technically see how our photos turn out until we've fully scanned them with film. For digital cameras, you can easily see how the photo turned out from the viewfinder. But that's not how it works for film cameras, since the majority of them don't technically possess a digital viewfinder. And when we use film cameras, lighting can play a major role in how we want our photos to look. We definitely don't want to use film that will make all of your photos look dull and dark from the natural lighting. We want our photos to use the natural lighting and create great-looking photos every time. This natural lighting is usually labeled as ambient lighting.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Photography
10 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to get rid of all the winter clothing and clean everywhere in preparation for spring! Since the warmer season is coming shortly, our house needs to be prepped for the season. But aside from our wardrobe and house, our cars are certainly the ones that need deep cleaning. While many of us don't bother cleaning our cars in the winter, because it's too cold out or it just keeps snowing whenever we clean the exterior, there's no point in doing so.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Wheel
When Was Soccer Invented?
We all know that soccer is an international sport that's loved by a wide range of people from different cultures and countries. Even though it's either called soccer or football in certain countries, it's still the exact same sport with the same concept and regulations. We know the basic rules of soccer and some of us know a few of the cool tricks they pull off on the field. While some of us enjoy playing the sport, the majority of us lose our minds when watching it on television or live in the stadium. We root and cheer for our beloved teams, curse out the other teams, and even become life-long friends with some of the people who love the teams as much as we do.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Cleats
8 Reasons to Use a Ring Flash for Your Portrait Photography
When it comes to portrait photography, we want our models to look their best. Aside from a bit of makeup and the right attire, lighting plays a major role in this type of photography as well as lenses for portrait photography. We don't want to cast any harsh shadows on our models that will completely take away their features and details, and this is certainly among the common portrait lighting mistakes to avoid. And we definitely don't want to use too much lighting that will literally make the model go blind and expose too much to the camera. In addition, the camera wouldn't be able to pick up anything from too much light, just a frame of white lighting.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Photography
10 Signs Your Résumé Isn't Working
When it comes to job hunting, it's a lot of work. Not only is it very nerve-racking, but you literally have to impress anyone who's looking for employees to fill in a position. You have to pretty much have good experience to acquire the position you're interested in, write a killer résumé, and if you get requested for an interview, you have to show up on time and look presentable. You basically have to show them that you're the most perfect fit for that position.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Journal