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Can you Insure Me from Myself?

Jason Stratton — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:19:43 +0000

Setup Picture – I am sitting at the Apple Genius Bar, ya I know they call it a “Bar” but not a drink in sight, working through my iPhone issues with the savvy, half shaven, twenty something, blue t-shirt wearing apple genius who is just about finished with my antenna issue. When to my surprise the next customer introduces himself to my genius with the problem of “Dude, my iPhone was only in the washer for just enough time for me to realize it wasn’t in my hands” – Yes, I am quoting his first sentence, I can’t make this up any better than reality. These folks really are geniuses of not only apple stuff but of multi-tasking, the proof is that my genius finished my issue while keeping a straight face and not laughing at the laundry dude. I have to admit that for the sake of all our Force 5 readers, I just had to stick around to hear the rest of the laundry story – You’re sitting on the edge of your office chairs, Right?

A Force for Good Goes Prime Time!

Butch Whitmire — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:40:46 +0000

A Force For Good makes it on Channel 16 News! Watch the Video. Force 5's David Morgan is a star!

“A Force for Good” Non-Profit Awareness Contest

Butch Whitmire — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:38:37 +0000

The greatest heroes don’t wear capes, can’t fly and aren’t from a distant planet. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things every day. They lead, operate or volunteer at the many non-profit organizations (NPOs) in our community in an effort to make our world a better place. And like all heroes, when they are empowered, they become a Force for Good.

Attitude is everything

Deb DeFreeuw — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:44:46 +0000

I have to share a blog I just ran across, “Are You Willing To Do This One Thing To Be Happier Each Day.” I honestly don’t even know how I found this blog, but I love it. In a nutshell, the article centers about that first thought you have during the day. Mondays are a [...]

South Bend needs Rebranding

Deb DeFreeuw — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:54:16 +0000

So much has been said about South Bend since it showed up on the “List of Dying Cities.” A city much like ours in many ways, Grand Rapids, (also on the list…) put together an incredible video in response. I have lived in South Bend most of my life and I spent 4 years in [...]

What I love about the internet

Deb DeFreeuw — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:45:02 +0000

For many of us, the internet is an integral part of our lives. Aside from my personal use to book trips, make online purchases and get directions through MapQuest, my focus is generally how it is used as a tool for businesses. I read about best practices in website building, the latest CMS technology, trends, [...]

Tough Sell

Deb DeFreeuw — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:30:56 +0000

I was at a convenience store this past weekend and saw the following sign. So the question that immediately pops into my head is “how is it possible that “Unmatched Pleasure” and “tooth loss” appear in the same ad?” I can’t imagine the marketing challenge involved in trying to sell this product. You have a [...]

A Fresh, New Look

Butch Whitmire — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:16 +0000

The Twykenham Bridge is located just a half a block away from our offices at Force 5. We’ve been watching this old bridge being renovated with great anticipation. (Details can be found here in the South Bend Tribune.) It’s amazing to see what a remodel can do. With it’s new look, the bridge again inspires confidence in those who transverse it and a sense [...]

Netflix takes over the Internet

Christian Mattix — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:44:06 +0000

According to a report by Sandvine, Netflix is now the largest source of internet traffic in North America during peak hours. Netflix streaming video service now accounts fro about 29% of peak traffic, overtaking P2P, Bittorrent, and Social Networking.

Plymouth Indiana Riverside Intermediate School 6th Graders rank #1 in the nation on FBI contest

Christian Mattix — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:39:57 +0000

In a world where we often hear about “these kids these days” it is great to hear about those doing very well. This spring the 6th graders from Riverside Intermediate School in Plymouth, IN for scoring highest in the nation for April 2011 on the FBI-SOS Internet Safety Challenge. From the FBI-SOS Internet Safety Challenge [...]