It’s summer and a lot will still be hitting the pools. A good number of those who will taking a dip might be wearing contacts. Swimming with them demands just a bit more care and precaution.

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Whew. We couldn’t just count the ways advertisements can bombard us, huh? I’m just waiting for the time when we’ll have a Minority Report-ish personalized advertising everywhere we go. Or probably some Futurama stuff, where we get advertisements in dreams. But I guess, for now, we’ll just have to content ourselves with ad placements on [...]

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Stress, stress and more stress. The problem with our lives today is that we’re always under stress. And stress kills. Slowly. One way to save ourselves is to start getting rid of the things that compound our stress levels. However, since you can’t dispose of your job our your idiot boss, you can start by [...]

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Lucky me, I’ve always been conscious with personal hygiene so I never experienced the bane of active little boys - jock itch. Simply put, jock itch is a fungal infection of the crotch. Since fungi make their home in damp and dark places, the groin area is a potential breeding ground for these little buggers. [...]

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I remember to have written this set of bike safety tips. One item listed there is to wear the proper protective gear. Perhaps the most important protective gear is the helmet. One head injury can cause you your whole lifetime. And a helmet is your insurance against that. Some countries have even made it a [...]

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I had a friend who used to think that wearing goggles in the pool is for pansies. Until his eyes got so irritated by chlorine and dealt with a few days of red eyes. It’s always best to wear goggles for protection. Here are some tips on choosing and using goggles.

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It’s a rule of thumb whenever engaging in any physical activity - warm up. But strains can still happen even after stretching and warming up. Sprains and strains maybe considered minor injuries but treating them quickly may also aid to quicker recoveries and prevent worsening.
So the moment pain strikes, just remember R.I.C.E.

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One of the things that you can’t unlearn is knowing how to ride a bike. It just stays there. However, one thing that you can unlearn is to be safe when biking. I’ve had my fair share of biking accidents. Nothing serious. A few scrapes and bumps here and there. While bikes have evolved with [...]

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If you’re into gymnastics or breakdancing or just plain bored, you might want to learn doing a backflip. Just for the heck of it. Besides, it looks cool. Hehe.
Experts say that the most difficult thing about the backflip is overcoming the fear of doing it. If you’re hesitant to do it. Try getting a [...]

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If you’re a sports fan, particularly of the NBA then this add-on is for you - the NBA Scoreboard add-on. What it does is that it adds an NBA drop-down button to your Firefox toolbar that lets you in on the following:

NBA.com Scoreboards (today, yesterday and previous)
Boxscores (today and yesterday)
Recaps (today and yesterday)
Previews (today)
Team [...]

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An ollie is a basic skateboard trick where you jump off the ground with your skateboard. I remember falling on my butt a lot of times just to get this one right when I was a kid. Never got to be good at skateboarding, though :p. Here’s a good video showing you how to [...]

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Karoake has been popular in Asia (especially in Japan) for decades now, and it’s popularity spread through Europe and the US a few years ago. Now karaoke bars can be quite fun, that is, if people can tolerate off-key singing. If you’re into tone-deaf but loves singing your heart out, you might just want [...]

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Ever gone ice fishing? I should’ve posted this some other time, but what the heck.
Fish hooks can be really dangerous and accidents during fishing do happen. Let’s face it, getting pricked by a fish hook stings and double that pain when the barb gets in you. It’s best to seek professional medical help if [...]

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There has been previous post here on LifeSpy on an introduction to poker. Here’s one video tutorial that you might find amusing if you intend to be a poker player. Ever wonder how those pros shuffle those chips with ease? Here’s how:

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Amazing. Guys would love this thing. No more coolers beside the sofa (or maybe you’re too lazy to even get one). Perfect. Another reason to be a beer-bellied couch potato. See? Even bums can still “streamline” their lives.
Watch the Beer Launching Fridge:

Drink moderately.

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