If you want to reach a ripe old age, content and healthy, better keep in mind these tips:
Stop smoking. If you don’t smoke, don’t even think about it!
Exercise daily. It takes about 45 minutes of vigorous activity to maintain weight.
Avoid fatty foods.
Drink moderately. Beer’s good. But not a whole keg!
Heed danger signs.
Never drink and drive.
Don’t [...]
27 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Fitness and Health, Work and Career
I know the feeling of just being stuck in your desk for a good part of the office day rushing some important reports or business plan. If stress has crept up on you, then you better relax a bit. But you’ve got not much time, right? How about thirty seconds?
Here’s one good stretching exercise I [...]
I’ve never been pepper sprayed and thank goodness I’ve never been. Some wannabe Jackass cast member friends of mine tried it out once and they swear they don’t want to be sprayed again. Must be some smartening experience, huh?
But if you’re unfortunate to be sprayed accidentally, here are first aid steps to pepper spray exposure [...]
26 Feb
Posted by Alex as Computers, Firefox Tips, IE Tips, Mac Tips, The Web, Windows Tips
So Google has us all nuts with all of their services. And only someone nuttier would probably take score of everything and memorize each and every one of them down to search syntaxes and keyboard shortcuts.
So thank goodness for this guy who just made using Google services a tad easier – the Google Cheat Sheet. [...]
26 Feb
Posted by Alex as Communication, Computers, Entertainment, Mac Tips, Technology
Here’s the iPhone teaser commercial that came out during the Oscars.
Ever had one of those unfortunate accident where your tub of ice cream melted in the car because you got caught in a traffic jam on a hot summer afternoon? Here are some shopping trip tips for you:
If you have spare cooler, you might want to bring one along to store your frozen items.
Purchase frozen [...]
26 Feb
Posted by Alex as Business, Money and Finance, Work and Career
Nothing sustains businesses more than satisfied customers. And BW Online has chosen their picks on who are the best in satisfying their clients.
And here they are:
USAA
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS
CADILLAC
NORDSTROM
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS
EDWARD JONES
LEXUS
UPS
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
STARBUCKS
THE RITZ-CARLTON
AMICA INSURANCE
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
CABELA’S
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL
PORSCHE
APPLE Electronics
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS
HERTZ
FEDEX Shipping
JW MARRIOTT HOTELS & RESORTS
T-MOBILE
BUICK Automotive
LINCOLN Automotive
Source: Business Week Online
Last time I wrote about microwaving, I wrote about safety tips. Here are some tips on actually using you microwave to cook.
Check the cookbook that comes with your microwave – If you plan to microwave you dish, find similar dishes to determine cooking time, dish size and proportions.
Liquids in dishes extends cooking time – You [...]
The 4th edtion of Apple Gazette Weekly is here! In this addition I am joined by guest host Tony Steidler-Dennison. We discuss the possibility of Black iMacs, Jobs vs. Gates Live, the Apple TV and more.
For more info, visit our sister blog, the Apple Gazette.
25 Feb
Posted by Alex as Blogging, Communication, Computers, Crafts and Hobbies, Entertainment, Mac Tips, The Web, Windows Tips
I’m not really a sound engineering but I like audio. I did a few mixes myself and done some voice acting. I still play the guitar when I can. And if there’s one thing that I’ve learned from all of that, talent is one thing, but equipment counts. I’ve done some personal recordings using a [...]
25 Feb
Posted by Alex as Computers, The Web, Windows Tips
Google Desktop has been reported to have a flaw that no-gooders might exploit. It allows hackers to get into one’s computer, view files, and run unauthorized software. Recently, another attack has been uncovered. It’s called an anti-DNS (Domain Name System) pinning. It lets attackers access data indexed by Google Desktop.
Google Desktop hasn’t released an update [...]
Caulk can be used for common patch repairs at home. The most common patching work would be walls, tiles, and window seams. Over time, due to the exposure to varying temperatures, gaps can form from glass and windows and wood and gypsum boards. These loose seems can even cost you more for heating and . [...]
Wow, this guy really put time into this one. Pretty extreme. (And funny too!)
23 Feb
Posted by Alex as Computers, Firefox Tips, Mac Tips, News, The Web, Windows Tips
Mozilla updated Firefox to address a total of 14 vulnerabilities in the browser. Three of which are flagged critical. However, it failed to address one bug that the memory corruption flaw that enables attackers to put in codes in vulnerable machines just by making users visit a malicious site.
Here’s the list of vulnerabilities fixed in [...]
23 Feb
Posted by Alex as Computers, Mac Tips, The Web, Windows Tips
Last time, I blogged about Google Apps to include Docs and Spreadsheets. In a press release, Google finally launches the business version of Google Apps.
10 GBs of storage per user – Offers about 100 times the storage of the average corporate mailbox, eliminating the need to frequently delete email
APIs for business integration – APIs for [...]