20 Feb
Posted by Alex as Crafts and Hobbies, Games, Sports, and Leisure
Now, you might be asking why the sudden interest in YouTube stuff. Well, for me, there are tips better seen on video and here’s just one of them.
I remember that back in high school, I was labeled a freak for getting to solve a 3×3 Rubik’s cube. Little did the guys know, a good [...]
01 Feb
Posted by Alex as Buying Used, Crafts and Hobbies, Games, Sports, and Leisure, Money and Finance
A few friends of mine have been hankering me to help them good deals on second hand guitars. Being newbies, I understand their mix of excitement and curiosity in making their purchase. I’ve always been a fan of buying things second-hand (though I don’t with consumer electronics since I value the warranty). Guitars would [...]
Ah, the thrill of motorsports. I admit that having been to inspired by the World Rally Championships and Initial D (which came way before Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Dirft), I’ve tried some insane driving on my own. It’s pretty scary stuff. I tried powersliding and the smell of burnt rubber, highly-revved engine, and [...]
26 Jan
Posted by Alex as Computers, Games, Sports, and Leisure, Mac Tips, News, Rants, Windows Tips
I love LeBron James. The massive small forward with a point guard mentality. I just hope the Cavs make the playoffs this time and really show why he can be the next Mike. I envy him too. Set for life and not even 25. Well, he was set for life even before he played [...]
26 Jan
Posted by Alex as Communication, Education, Games, Sports, and Leisure, Writing
Okay, I’m a fan of board games especially those that help develop the brain. Well, Monopoly’s quite a scary game to teach to kids. I’m not for teaching kids how to go for the big bucks right of the bat. Those you learn later on in life.
But one thing I think kids should learn [...]
20 Jan
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Games, Sports, and Leisure
Before you engage physical activities that involve your feet, here’s something that you should probably know - your foot type. Your foot type determines the level of impact your foot sustains when engaging in walking, jogging, and running.
Foot type is classified by the shape of your foot which is gauged by its arch. It’s [...]
12 Dec
Posted by James as Fitness and Health, Games, Sports, and Leisure
How do you get from a couch potato to a someone adequate runner in just 6 weeks?
Here’s a real life case study from Healthbolt which I found really interesting.
Step 1: Get shoes that fit
For maximum comfort and to prevent injury.
Step 2: Pick a 5k and Sign up (Or have your wife pick one and sign [...]
A lot of people (me included) have their pre-run rituals, where we prepare ourselves for the big race.
RunCoach has some good pre-run tips to take note off. If you want to make your next run a better one, try incorporating some of their tips.
The last couple of days
The main thing here is to get [...]
Yoga isn’t just for adults: it can be enormously beneficial to children, helping them to relax, improve their bodies and overall well-being.
Breathing exercises improve concentration as well as energy levels.
Relaxation techniques help clear the mind, aiding better memory retention.
Posture work helps build up a weak immune system and strengthens, stabilizing muscles in the [...]
Running is a great way to lose weight, and there’s nothing like a little competition to make your exercise a little more fun and varied. Of course, good technique is important. Running without proper technique is like trying to drive with a flat tire.
Trialathlon rules has a 10 tips to get you started on [...]
I personally have never been able to get into Poker, be it online or in real life, but I have enjoyed watching others play, especially some of the championship games on the television, but one thing I found at first was that I had no clue what was going on. There are so many [...]