:: PCholic ::: August 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 14

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 15

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 16

#PokemonGO Tips: Catching Pikachu as a Starter!

In addition to catching a Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle, it is also possible to obtain a Pikachu as your starter Pokemon.

Step #1 - Walk Away
When first spawned, there will be a Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander within catching distance. Walk away far enough so that they are no longer within visible distance. Once out of visible distance, they will respawn again.

Step #2 - Repeat
Repeat until the three starters respawn 4-5 times. Around the 4-5 time, there'll be a ripple that signifies a Pokemon's presence but with no Pokemon above it, tap it a few times and a Pikachu will appear.

Enjoy your Pikachu.

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Source: Game Press

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 16

August 20, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 16

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2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 14

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 15

Friday, August 19, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 15

August 19, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 15

Today marks the 15th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 15 of the action...

The crowd falls silent as Durian takes the horse. “You either love ‘em or you can’t stand ‘em,” says one audience member. Popularity aside, this complex fruit brings some stiff competition, moving through the first half of the routine with savory swing. Tight turns and a steady tempo—this is definitely not Durian’s first rodeo. But is this king of fruits all it’s chalked up to be? Wait for it...woah! What a handle on that husk. Going, going, and Durian sticks the dismount without a thorn out of place. Ladies and gentlemen, this fruit just gave “in season” a whole new meaning. Ah, the sweet, strange smell of victory.

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2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 14

Thursday, August 18, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 14

August 18, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 14

Today marks the 14th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 14 of the action...

It's pits against seeds as Lychee takes its place across the volleyball net from Fig. The game is on, and it's clear that Fig will leaf no ball behind. Lychee turns briefly to jelly, but recovers quickly. Lychee spikes the ball, but Fig isn't pudding itself down for the count just yet. One more delicious volley and Fig is in quite the jam! In one of the freshest moves we've seen on the beach, Lychee tips the ball over the net once more. Fig is hung out to dry and Lychee savors Gold with this sweet success.

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August 17, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 13

Today marks the 13th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 13 of the action….

This may be the sweetest crossover the Fruit Games have ever seen. Pear's ball-handling skills stem from years of practice in a sunny corner of the orchard. The nearby buds would cheer from their trees as perfectly placed shots fell into the fruit basket. "I had big, juicy dreams back then," said Pear, "and now they're all blossoming!" Don't let the green ap-pear-ance fool you: Pear is ripe and ready to leaf it all on the court!

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

New Untappd Badges: Sour Sisters III – Gillian (2016) & The Original and Authentic Oktoberfest Biers

Name: Sour Sisters III – Gillian (2016)

Message:

You've unlocked the third of 6 Goose Island Sour Sister badges. This month's release is Gillian - a farmhouse ale partially aged in wine barrels with strawberries, honey, and white peppercorns. Look for our next badge in October. Cheers!

How To Unlock:

- Checking-in one (1) of any vintage of the Sour Sisters (Gillian, Lolita, Juliet, Halia, Madam Rose)

- Active from 8/15/16 – 9/15/16.

Name: The Original and Authentic Oktoberfest Biers

Message:

Thanks for checking into Munich’s favorite bier! Check in two more times to be entered into a drawing to win Paulaner prizes. There will be a winner every day! We want to hear from you. Go to Facebook.com/PaulanerUSA and let us know what you think.

How To Unlock:

- Check-in to any one (1) Paulaner beer

- Active between August 15th - October 15th

#PokemonGo Tips: Pokeball Throwing Technique "The L Throw" & With Curve Ball

#PokemonGo Tips: Pokeball Throwing Technique "The L Throw" - little trick to make catching Pokemon easier. pic.twitter.com/YSd3BeInnp
— TAMTOMO (@tamtomo2) August 15, 2016

#PokemonGo Tips: Pokeball Throwing Technique "The L Throw" & With Curve Ball - https://t.co/3jT25iTZtI pic.twitter.com/wpcAwJ8ne7
— TAMTOMO (@tamtomo2) August 17, 2016

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Google Doodle Today To Celebrate "Indonesia Independence Day 2016"

August 17, 2016: Indonesia Independence Day 2016

August 17th marks the anniversary of Indonesia’s Declaration of Independence from the Netherlands in 1945. This important event is celebrated across the country with the raising of the red and white national flag, the “Sang Saka Merah Putih,” and the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya.” Local communities also come together to take part in competitions, games, and parades. One popular tradition is palm tree climbing, where the aim is to reach the top of the tree first to claim a prize. Sounds easy enough except that the trunk is often greased and slippery!

Today’s Doodle shows an iconic Paskibraka ceremony, held annually on Independence Day at the Presidential Palace. Dressed in a red and white uniform and wearing a traditional peci hat, a group of specially selected high school students become “flag troops” as part of a patriotic ceremony to mark this most significant day in the Indonesian calendar.

More Google Doodle Indonesia Independence Day:

17 August 2009

17 August 2010

17 August 2011

17 August 2012

17 August 2013

17 August 2014

17 August 2015

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 12

August 16, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 12

Today marks the 12th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 12 of the action…

A strong wind has picked up near the diving pool but Plum won’t be pickled. Just look at that sweet form off the diving board! Plum floats back to the surface, steps out of the water...and immediately prunes up! Now that’s what I call fast-drying fiber. A tart ending for the Fruit Games vet, but one heck of a performance.

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Monday, August 15, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 11

August 15, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 11

Today marks the 11th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 11 of the action...

As we enter the arena today, we see Raspberry warming up for the weightlifting event. This little fruit is pure concentrate as the fans fall silent to watch it lift 10x its weight. Raspberry breathes in and blows out noisily through its mouth, in a signature noise recognized by fans everywhere as "The Raspberry." When we spoke to Raspberry earlier today, it had this to say: "It's all about the breathing to keep my legs from turning to jelly." With confidence like that, it's a sher-bet that it will be Gold for Raspberry this year!

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Sunday, August 14, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 10

August 14, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 10

Today marks the 10th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering the scene on Day 10...

The athletes have hit a fruitful stride on Day 10 of the competition, but today we’re kicking it over to the familial forces who hold it all together behind-the-stands. Bunches upon bunches of friend pods, budding seedlings and even entire family trees excitedly gather to root for their loved ones in the limelight. Fig, fig, hooray! Watermelon’s little sprouts do the wave while Coconut’s cousins go totally…nuts—“I wouldn’t be here without them,” waxes a choked-up Coconut, “My family is the apple of my eye.”

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Saturday, August 13, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 9

August 13, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 9

Today marks the 9th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio, where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 9 of the action…

There’s a spring in Orange’s step today, and it’s not just the vitamin C! We peeled back the layers and found Orange has a soft spot for defying gravity. “Golf was just my warm-up,” Orange explains. “Wait until you see how sweet I am on the fly.” This is one pulp that sure ain’t fiction. Orange was born to bounce and is destined to squeeze out a win!

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Friday, August 12, 2016

New Untappd Badge: #GoToWV Craft Beer Guide

Name: #GoToWV Craft Beer Guide

Message:

Get ready for a taste of real mountain flavor as you make the trek around the state of West Virginia along the WV Craft Beer Trail. The craft beer scene throughout the state has continued to grow, popping up outstanding new breweries left and right. You too can celebrate the diverse beer growth in West Virginia with the second, limitedtime only, #GoToWV badge! Request your Craft Beer Guide and be entered to win some great prizes!

How To Unlock:

- Check-in to any beer brewed at any West Virginia brewery listed below

- Active between 8/9 - 8/31

Brewery Example:

Mountain Dragon Mazery

Mountain State Brewing Co.

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 8

August 12, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 8

Today marks the 8th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! We’re journeying to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio, where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 8 of the action….

We're off to the races! Strawberry starts out at the back of the bunch, but we've seen Strawberry get out of jams before. Grape peels out to take the early lead and Orange squeezes to a close second. Meanwhile, Strawberry is trying to preserve momentum. But oh, look at this fruity feat: Watermelon barrels ahead and pulps Orange! Will Grape be next? Suddenly Strawberry dips from left to right, picking the sweet spots, easy as pie. And it's Strawberry for the victory — the pip of the pack!

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Thursday, August 11, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 7

August 11, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 7

Today marks the 7th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! For the next couple of weeks, we’ll journey to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio, where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 7 of the action...

We're juiced for today's featured event: BMX! Coconut's been a bit of an underfruit this year, but we expect it to get heated out there on those jumps. Watching this fruit shred the dunes, it’s clear that destiny has plucked Coconut from its tree and set it on a path to Fruit Games gold. According to friends and family, from the time Coconut was still green, everyone could see that this BMXer was intended for so much more than a fruit basket.

“When I got on the bike, I never looked back. I could feel it deep under my husk. The wind in my hairs as I'm catching air on a jump is like nothing else in this great big fruit bowl of ours,” shares Coconut.

Will Coconut be toasted or will it prove it’s the cream of the crop? One thing's for sure: this well-rounded competitor is ready to roll.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games - Day 6

August 10, 2016: 2016 Doodle Fruit Games - Day 6

Today marks the 6th day of the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games! For the next couple of weeks, we’ll journey to an otherwise unassuming fruit stand in Rio, where produce from all over the market competes for the title of freshest fruit. To play along, get the latest Google app on Android or iOS, and tap the Doodle. Learn more at g.co/fruit and let the games begin!

And now, a report from the field covering Day 6 of the action...

If you’re just joining us, assorted fruit are making a splash in the water polo event, with rising star Apple leading the pack. Though Apple’s taken a fair share of bruises in the past, the team’s strategy in the water is looking exceptionally polished today. Here’s Apple swimming forward, gliding side to side, all the while moving up and down in the water -- it's the famous “bob” maneuver! Apple strikes. Grape flies past the startled defenders, banks off the right wall, and squishes softly against the back net. It’s good! Another crisp goal for Apple!

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