12 Alternative Ways of Getting to Google, Facebook and Yahoo

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According to Internet traffic measurement company Quantcast, three of the top five visited websites are Google, Facebook and Yahoo (YouTube and Twitter are the other two. The typical way most of us get to these sites are Google.com, Facebook.com and Yahoo.com.

The ever inquiring minds here at ConejoValleyGuide.com, after a recent typographical experience, discovered that there are numerous ways of getting to these sites. Now while most of us have the sites either bookmarked or memorized in our browser history, here are some alternative ways of getting to them:

Google

Facebook

Yahoo

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Latest Work of Camarillo Artist Chuck Trunks Entitled "Lover's Beach"

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Like most of Chuck Trunks' work, this latest piece entitled "Lover's Beach" was inspired by the beauty and tranquility of the beaches in Ventura County. For more of his work, visit www.chucktrunks.com and purchase his work on shirts, mugs and other items at www.printfection.com/attractiveabstracts.

CLICK HERE for Ventura County area ocean activities and fun.

CLICK HERE for things to do in the outdoors around the county.

CLICK HERE for swimming and water sports around town.

What!? Nutella is Not That Good For You!? Who Knew!? I Want My Money Back!

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Nutella's manufacturer Ferrero, U.S.A, Inc. has settled a lawsuit that it was marketing Nutella as something healthier than what it actually is.

Plaintiffs Athena Hohenberg and Laura Rude-Barbato alleged "Ferrero has invaded the United States with ... misleading advertising strategies, played out on the labels of Nutella®, in television commercials and print ads, on the web and elsewhere, designed to and effective in persuading American consumers that Nutella® is an appropriate breakfast food, and a healthy alternative to things like jelly and syrup."

"IF YOU PURCHASED NUTELLA IN CALIFORNIA BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2009 AND JANUARY 23, 2012, OR IN ANY OTHER STATE BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2012, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A PAYMENT FROM A PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT."

To participate, you must submit a claim form by mail or online by July 5, 2012. The California settlement is $550,000 and claimants may receive as much as $4 for each jar, up to 5 jars, of Nutella purchased between 8/1/09 and 1/23/12.

Hmm, that's not a lot of money. I think we bought 3 or 4 jars of Nutella during that time frame. Like we're really going to remember the number of jars of Nutella bought over a 29 month period. Yes, I'll have to go back to my Nutella Purchase Journal to determine the actual count.

But seriously, if 100,000 people

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Spring Has Sprung in the Conejo Valley

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Chris Rowell of Newbury Park captured the essence of spring nicely in this colorful photo in Thousand Oaks today. Blue skies and the budding of wildflowers marks this time of year!

A great time to be outdoor for upcoming festivals, fairs and expos, and local health and fitness events. Or try some local hikes and trails, visit a botanic garden, go horseback riding and much more.

Beautiful, Cool Day in the Conejo Valley After a Rainy Week

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After rain and thunderstorms the better part of the week, blue skies appeared again this beautiful Saturday, April 14, 2012 in the Conejo Valley and throughout Ventura County. From my vantage point, this was a perfect day. Blue skies dotted with some clouds...and temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Just the way I like it. Cold for some, perfect for me!

For a variety of trail and hiking options in the area, CLICK HERE.