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Strangers Aren't So Strange                                                             Airbnb Airbnb's new ad campaign showcases three unusual-looking, shaggy guests in their Airbnb listing, showing us that we are all very similar in the end. The fuzzy guests arrive in the dead of night, as if ready to devour sleeping prey. Yet when the ad cuts to morning, they admire the view, boil the kettle, and play 'Beautiful Strangers' by Kevin Morby like a regular family on a holiday getaway. As kids, we were always taught about stranger danger but here with Airbnb Stranger danger does not apply in this neck of the woods. Wondering why  Airbnb chose to create a film about a family of shaggy beasts? All is revealed in the tagline – strangers aren’t so strange. The campaign appears to be a bid to encourage nervous homeowners to put aside their fears of nightmare guests and give hosting a go. When Airbnb was born back in 2007, many people were unconvinced that strangers would stay
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Del Taco Offers Cosmic Deal During Mercury Retrograde While I was looking on Adweek.com I found a marketing advertisement for Del Taco. I picked this ad because I personally love their food. The prices are beyond affordable, the quality of the food is always amazing and their customer service is above and beyond amazing! Where I live there are tons of other options from Burger King, Chipotle, Mc Donalds, Red Robins, and the list goes on and on. This ad really caught my eye because of their current promotion. It begins today Jan 14, 2022. I personally will be trying this new deal out tonight for dinner! Del Taco is now offering a cosmic deal during the Mercury Retrograde.  If your wondering what it means when there is a Mercury Retrograde here is my takeaway from it after reading this article. So first it only happens three times a year. It appears that Mercury travels backward across the sky. I believe Del Taco has chosen this time of year because it is known to be a time when things g

What Is a Fortenberry?

Hello Everyone. You are probably wondering what is a Fortenberry? Well, let me share some information so you can have a better understanding by the end of this post. My life has always been faced with challenges but that is how I have grown into the woman I am today. I used to be a felon with a misdemeanor and a strike. After 11 years of thinking my life was never going to evolve into anything I actually changed my mindset. I got my entire criminal history expunged, paid all revenue, and completed probation. I have not attended school in over 14 years. I actually obtained my GED while incarcerated. I am a full-time mother and full-time student. I serve on the student government and work as the Volunteer Coordinator for LBCC. I serve on the Events Task Force and the Linn Benton Lunch Box. I also serve as a member of Zonta International and at Policy Council for my children’s preschool. My past will not define me! My age will not define me! I have won over 7 scholarships and been awarded