tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52635342892268505542024-03-13T09:54:33.422-07:00Random thingsA compilation of funny, weird, entertaining random things I encounter over the net.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-8895594306881921402011-10-01T06:00:00.000-07:002011-10-01T06:00:09.574-07:00SAND AND STONE<br />
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A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the sand: Today my best friend slapped me in the face.</div>
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They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: Today my best friend saved my life.</div>
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The friend, who had slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?"</div>
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The other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it. Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-78931608632024875422011-09-30T06:00:00.001-07:002011-09-30T06:00:06.645-07:00THE SCIENTIST AND GOD<br />
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A scientist approaches God, and says to Him, "Look, God, we don't need you anymore. Nowadays, we can do all sorts of things that used to be considered miraculous. We can transplant organs, giving new life to a dying man, we can cure almost any disease, and we can even clone animals. It won't be long, and we'll be able to clone humans, too. So, I'm sorry, but you are just outdated".</div>
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God listens patiently to the scientist and says, "I can see that you believe you don't need me, and I understand. However, I love you, and I don't want to see you make a big mistake, so why don't we make sure? I say we should have a man-making contest, just to be sure."</div>
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The scientist replies, "I'll take that challenge". </div>
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So, God says, "Ok, let's do it the way I did it in the old days, with Adam and Eve". The scientists says, "No problem", and reaches down to scoop up a handful of dirt.</div>
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"Whoa, hold on there a minute", God says. "You get your OWN dirt".</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-43190484061330767612011-09-30T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-30T06:00:03.419-07:00Believing The Impossible<br />
Every great achievement was once impossible until someone set a goal to make it a reality.<br />
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Lewis Carroll's famous masterpiece Through the Looking Glass contains a story that exemplifies the need to dream the impossible dream. There is a conversation between Alice and the queen, which goes like this:<br />
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"I can't believe that!" said Alice.<br />
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"Can't you?" the queen said in a pitying tone. "Try again, draw a long breath, and shut your eyes."<br />
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Alice laughed. "There's no use trying," she said. "One can't believe impossible things."<br />
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"I dare say you haven't had much practice," said the queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."<br />
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When you dare to dream, many marvels can be accomplished. The trouble is, most people never start dreaming their impossible dream.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-63618243214597511522011-09-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-28T06:00:13.836-07:00Short Course in Human Relations<br />
The six most important words: <b>I admit that I was wrong.</b><br />
The five most important words: <b>You did a great job.</b><br />
The four most important words: <b>What do you think?</b><br />
The three most important words: <b>Could you please. . . </b><br />
The two most important words: <b>Thank you.</b><br />
The most important word: <b>We.</b><br />
The least important word: <b>I.</b><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-42799091489780367262011-09-27T09:25:00.000-07:002011-09-27T09:27:24.495-07:00Apple’s iPhone 5 on the 4th Of October<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvWO-qJup_g/ToH422KU4xI/AAAAAAAAAug/S4fIim4994w/s1600/iphone-5-event.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvWO-qJup_g/ToH422KU4xI/AAAAAAAAAug/S4fIim4994w/s400/iphone-5-event.jpg" width="400" /></a>Apple has officially announced its iPhone 5 launch event on October 4 at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. campus . Kick off time will be at 10:00 PT.<br />
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Sources : <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5844263/the-iphone-5-event-is-officially-october-4th">Gizmodo</a> , <a href="http://www.loopinsight.com/2011/09/27/apple-announces-iphone-5-event-for-oct-4/">The Loop</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-18867320767710820382011-09-27T08:25:00.000-07:002011-09-27T09:15:42.520-07:00Thunderbolt Fiber Optics Cable<br />
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The future of large data transfers seems bright, although there still few devices that supports the new Apple 10Gbps Thunderbolt connection. Intel has just unvieled a new Thunderbolt canle that uses fiber optics instead of copper cable wires, this will enable faster connectivity over great distances.<br />
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AS explained by Intel spokesperson Dave Salvator:<br />
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“Copper cables provide adequate data transfer for use over short distances of up to six meters (about 20 feet), but optical cables will be good for data transfers over longer distances of tens of meters”<br />
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Sources : <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/162515/2011/09/intel_mac_thunderbolt_ports_will_support_optical_cables.html">Mac World</a>, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5844210/thunderbolt-will-become-even-faster++just-with-new-cables">Gizmodo</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-71305563508227996562011-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-27T06:00:12.697-07:00From Candles to Soap<br />
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In 1879, Procter and Gamble's best seller was candles. But the company was in trouble. Thomas Edison had invented the light bulb, and it looked as if candles would become obsolete. Their fears became reality when the market for candles plummeted since they were now sold only forspecial occasions.</div>
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The outlook appeared to be bleak for Procter and Gamble. However, at this time, it seemed that destiny played a dramatic part in pulling the struggling company from the clutches of bankruptcy. A forgetful employee at a small factory in Cincinnati forgot to turn off his machine when he went to lunch. The result? A frothing mass of lather filled with air bubbles. He almost threw the stuff away but instead decided to make it into soap. The soap floated. Thus, Ivory soap was born and became the mainstay of the Procter and Gamble Company.</div>
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Why was soap that floats such a hot item at that time? In Cincinnati, during that period, some people bathed in the Ohio River. Floating soap would never sink and consequently never got lost. So, Ivory soap became a best seller in Ohio and eventually across the country also.</div>
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Like Procter and Gamble, never give up when things go wrong or when seemingly unsurmountable problems arise. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-68056055814075146682011-09-26T09:13:00.000-07:002011-09-26T09:13:34.798-07:00Stickman<br />
Got nothing to do?<br />
Got time to waste? Be creative and express yourself.<br />
Visit <a href="http://drawastickman.com/">Drawastickman.com</a>.<br />
Just a tip, Draw your Stickman with style.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-4616796273077535762011-09-26T07:51:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:52:55.081-07:00Lesson from Mad HatterTo accomplishing great things in your life one must cease to dwell on the negative things in your past. Carefully assess your present strengths, successes, and achievements. Dwell on those positive events in your life, and quit limiting your potential by constantly thinking about what you have done poorly. Alice and the Mad Hatter in Wonderland had a conversation that illustrates this concept:<br />
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Alice: Where I come from, people study what they are not good at in order to be able to do what they are good at.<br />
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Mad Hatter: We only go around in circles in Wonderland, but we always end up where we started. Would you mind explaining yourself?<br />
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Alice: Well, grown-ups tell us to find out what we did wrong, and never do it again<br />
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Mad Hatter: That's odd! It seems to me that in order to find out about something, you have to study it. And when you study it, you should become better at it. Why should you want to become better at something and then never do it again? But please continue.<br />
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Alice: Nobody ever tells us to study the right things we do. We're only supposed to learn from the wrong things. But we are permitted to study the right things other people do. And sometimes we're even told to copy them.<br />
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Mad Hatter: That's cheating!<br />
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Alice: You're quite right, Mr. Hatter. I do live in a topsy-turvy world. It seems like I have to do something wrong first, in order to learn from what not to do. And then, by not doing what I'm not supposed to do, perhaps I'll be right. But I'd rather be right the first time, wouldn't you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-28087234990406657952011-09-25T22:47:00.000-07:002011-09-26T08:26:54.843-07:00Jones defeats Rampage: Who's next?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">I'm a big fan of MMA, the much waited and highly hype fight between Jones and Jackson ended with JONES winning via submission. The guy was awesome, in such a young age, there's no stopping him. I wonder who's next.. Rashad Evans? You better train hard for this guy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><b>Round 2</b>. Jones opens with a head kick and leg kick. Jackson charges forward with punches and they clinch again. Jones misses a spinning elbow and looks for a takedown that is defended. Jones throws a pair of side kicks to the leg. Jones lands a nice straight punch to the head. Jackson lands a hook from close enough range but doesn't follow through. They clinch again with Jones throwing knees before a separation. Jones throws a few leg kicks and baks away when Jackson moves in with punches. Jones is doing so many things and Jackson just throws the same punch combinations over and over again. That doesn't mean Jackson can't connect with a power punch but it's like one guy is playing chess and the other is playing checkers. Jones lands a few nice straight right punches and they clinch again. Jones pulls guard and looks for a triangle choke as the round comes to a close. 10-9 Jones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><b>Round 3</b>. Jackson throws a leg kick at the start of the round and Jones grabs his neck. Jackson gets out of trouble. Jackson lands a couple more leg kicks. Jones keeps switching his stance from orthodox to southpaw. Jones shoots and takes Jackson down. Jones quickly takes side control and throws a couple elbows. Jones then mounts Jackson. Jones drops down punches and elbows with three minutes still left in the round. Jackson powers out back to his feet. Jackson is cut. Jones throws a few leg kicks. Jackson lunges with a couple power punches that miss. Jones lands a couple straight punches and a side kick to the knee. Jackson charges forward with big overhands and Jones just calmly moves out of the way. Jones throws a flying knee but Jackson blocks it. Jones lands a big straight punch that moves Jackson back. Jones goes for a takedown at the end of the round. The end of the round signals and Jones lifts Jackson up and then drops him back down. 10-9 Jones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><b>Round 4</b>. Jones lands a few jabs and a hook. Jackson backs up as if he's hurt and Jones throws a big kick to the head that misses. I think Jackson was playing possum there. Jones takes Jackson down and throws a knee to the body. Jones takes Jackson's back and locks in a rear naked choke. Jackson taps out.</span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-33221860745739954742011-02-16T08:54:00.001-08:002011-02-16T08:54:59.923-08:00Best Laptop Brands 2011Looking for the best Laptop<br />
Here's some of the best laptop brands out there that's worth your money<br />
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Acer: Though the features and innovation are not high here, Acer offers good value for money, thanks to its low pricing strategy. Performance is just average but satisfactory for the price you pay. One of the best laptop brands for college students.<br />
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Apple: Many people's favorite laptop brand since it offers great performance and great aesthetics. Can be a bit on the pricey side, but the advanced features are totally worth it.<br />
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ASUS: One of the most steadily improving brands that is making the big boys look over their shoulders. The transition from making netbooks to making notebooks is one that ASUS has handled very well indeed.<br />
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Dell: Definitely one of the best laptop brands around. Dell offers a lot of choices and its versatility is commendable. Designs need some work though, but this is an aspect that they are constantly striving to improve.<br />
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Fujitsu: Not one of the most well-known brands around, and they are more efficient at building tablets instead. Buy a Fujitsu laptop only if you are getting a really attractive deal for the machine.<br />
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Gateway: This is a subset brand of Acer and no one is really sure why they are still around. Their features and performance levels are the same as that of Acer, and their USP is value for money as well.<br />
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HP: This brand offers some great models and some impressive designs as well, but for some reason people are not very happy with their machines. This could be due to a lack of proper tech support and pretty unimpressive after sales support.<br />
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Lenovo: This is one of the best laptop brands around today, and the last year was a very good one indeed. Some stylish new machines have been developed by them, and they are going through a complete revival of their fortunes at the moment.<br />
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Samsung: In recent years, Samsung seems to have lost interest in their laptop division. Some new machines that are lined up for release this year seem promising, but the jury is still out.<br />
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Sony: Sony's VAIO series are some of the best laptop brands for gaming, and they offer very good performance levels, designs and customer satisfaction. These are great machines to buy and you will not regret your decision one bit.<br />
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Toshiba: Another lumbering giant, Toshiba offers good features but performance levels are disappointing. They need to take some impressive steps pretty soon before they are rendered obsolete.<br />
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Take your pick, which among them is the best?<br />
Right now, I do have a Samsung Laptop, and so far I haven't encounter any issues yet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-19186371188669353862011-02-11T09:56:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:56:55.314-08:00ABS's of a RelationshipHere's an ABC that can help make a relationship stay and last long.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">A</span> - Absolutely adore each other<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">B</span> - Be best friends<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">C</span> - Compromise<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">D</span> - Discover new things together<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">E</span> - Encourage each other<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">F</span> - Forgive and forget<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">G</span> - Gaze into each others eyes<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">H</span> - Hold hands and hug a lot<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">I</span> - Inspire and intrigue each other<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">J</span> - Joke and laugh and have fun<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">K</span> - Kiss Kiss Kiss ;-)<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">L</span> - Love with all your hearts<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">M</span> - Marvel at each other's talents<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">N</span> - Nature each other's soul<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">O</span> - Overcome problem together<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">P</span> - Play games<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Q</span> - Quiet each other's fears<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">R</span> - Remember the little things<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">S</span> - Say "I love you" everyday<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">T</span> - Take time for tenderness<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">U</span> - Understand and care deeply<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">V</span> - Value everything you share<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">W</span> - Wish on stars together<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">X</span> - X-press your true feelings<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Y</span> - Yearn for each other's touch<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Z</span> - Zzzzz in each other's armUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-67427117433205190012011-02-11T09:49:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:50:36.229-08:00A Year of LOVE cycleNow this is funny but I don't believe in this one.<br />
If there's a week of love, how about a year of love.<br />
So here's the cycle. Enjoy reading.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">JANUARY</span></b> - ROSE<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">FEBRUARY</span></b> - PROPOSE<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">MARCH</span></b> - GIFT<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">APRIL</span></b> - LIFT<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">MAY</span></b> - CHATTING<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">JUNE</span></b> - DATING<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">JULY</span></b> - MISS YOU<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">AUGUST</span></b> - KISS YOU<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">SEPTEMBER</span></b> - ANGER<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">OCTOBER</span></b> - DANGER<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">NOVEMBER</span></b> - LEFT<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">DECEMBER</span></b> - NEXT PLEASEUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-7795136635688830412011-02-11T09:24:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:24:25.879-08:00KissesSince it's almost Valentines, I've been into reading articles related to love.<br />
And I just read an article about different types of kisses.<br />
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Here it goes.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Air Kiss</span></b> - the act of touching cheek-to-cheek and kissing the air. May be accompanied by the onomatopoeic word 'Mwah'.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Eskimo Kisses</span></b> - where two people rub their noses together.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">French Kiss</span></b> - a kiss involving the use of tongue, known as the 'baiser amoureux', or 'love kiss' or 'baiser avec la langue', 'kiss with the tongue'.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Woodpecker Kiss</span></b> - more commonly known as a 'peck', a quick, in a hurry kiss.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Written Kiss</b> </span>- using 'x' in writing or typing to denote a kiss, eg, 'xxx' at the end of an email, sometimes added to written 'hugs', 'ooo'.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Virtual kiss</span></b> - Used in some online chatrooms, a virtual kiss is given with this symbol :-*<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Hershey's Kisses</span></b> - bite-sized pieces of chocolate, though this is not a kiss but this could be given on Valentines Day.<br />
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How about you guys? Which type of kiss is your fave?<br />
This Valentines, give lots of kisses,and most specially love...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-59946626440791514522011-02-10T10:27:00.000-08:002011-02-10T10:27:29.668-08:00Must see 2011 MOVIESWell, I do love watching movies and I just came across a list of Top 2011 Action Movies and I can't wait till to see them on the big screen.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides</span></b><br />
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The famous pirate movie franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean is coming out with another addition, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". This new addition will be released on the 20th of may 2011. It was previously supposed to be named the fountain of youth.<br />
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In this movie, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley won’t be appearing. The story is mainly about the fountain of youth and the journey towards finding it. Jack Sparrow and Barbossa finds out that Blackbeard and his daughter are also after the magical fountain.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Thor</span></b><br />
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With a huge list of superhero movies going to be released this year, Thor is one of the most awaited one, but surely after the Avengers and Captain America. Thor will be one of the superheroes in the movie "The Avengers", which is scheduled to release next year.<br />
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Thor is a story about a powerful and arrogant warrior who was unknowingly responsible for dark forces to enter into their kingdom and cause destruction. With an exciting trailer, we sure believe that this movie will be one of the best. Thor will be launched on the last week of April.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon</span></b><br />
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The transformer series is something that the world is not going to forget in a long time! It is like one of the best visually appealing movies complemented with a great story line. Transformers 3 will not be featuring Megan Fox as she had publicly insulted Michael Bay, which ended up with her getting fired. This movie will be released on the first week of July.<br />
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The Dark of the moon trailer just urges your anxiety to another level. The autobots on earth finds out about the Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon and so does the Decepticons. These two powerful groups might clash and end up in a final battle.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Fast Five</span></b><br />
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Fast five is the 5 part of the famous The Fast and The Furious franchise. The previous one didn’t go as well as expected but this movie is expected to make up for it. Fast Five consist of a huge star cast - Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, etc. With names like those, tickets will sell like hot pancakes.<br />
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Dominic and his crew once again end up in the wrong side of the law. A relentless federal agent makes his life difficult and is pressured from a ruthless drug lord. Fast Five is expected to release on the last week of April.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2</span></b><br />
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The first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows went on to be a great hit with strong performance, great story and amazing visuals. Director David Yates wants the last part of the Harry Potter series to end with a bang. The second part of the Deathly Hallow will be released on the 15th of July 2011.<br />
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Harry, Hermione and Ron go in search of the final horcrux at Hogwarts to finally end the Dark Lords life. But it is obviously not going to be easy. The final battle will be really fun to see.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Captain America: The First Avenger</span></b><br />
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Chris Evans has acted in a bunch of action movies and is surely the best pick for Captain America. Set to launch in the last week of July, Captain America is another superhero movie which is lined up for 2011 launch. Captain America will also appear in the 2012 movie "The Avengers".<br />
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Steve Rogers was considered unfit to serve the military. So, he volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America. He was injected with a serum that enhances his human abilities to a great level.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Green Lantern</span></b><br />
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Green Lantern is another superhero movie which will impress many people. Green Lantern shows us a whole new side to the superhero arena. Unlike DCs other superhero movies, i.e fighting bad people to protect people, the green lantern shows how this person creates peace within the universe.<br />
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Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is a test pilot who was chosen to receive a mystical green ring that bestows him with universal powers. He is allowed into an intergalactic squadron where peace within the galaxy is maintained. The Green Lantern is expected to release in the 3rd week of June.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sherlock Holmes 2</span></b><br />
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The first Sherlock Holmes movies was unexpectedly an awesome movie. It shocked its audience with its strong cast performance, brilliant visuals, great story and screen play. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law make a great team together.<br />
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The second movie is about Sherlock and Watson joining forces to defeat their greatest enemy Professor Moriarty. It would have been fun to see Brad Pitt as Moriarty, but Jared Harris is a great villain (coming from a Fringe Fan). The second Sherlock movie is to be released on the 16th December 2011.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sucker Punch</span></b><br />
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From the creators of Sucker Punch and 300, comes this weirdly cool action movie, the Sucker Punch, starring Emily Browning, Jon Hamm and Vanessa Hudgens. This movie is an action filled visually appealing girl power enhanced packed thriller from Warner Brothers.<br />
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A young girl has brutally institutionalized by her stepfather where she finds only pain, suffering and sorrow. She envisions a strategy in her mind, reaches an alternative reality where she has superhuman strength and is on a quest to find her way out of the institution.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">I am Number Four</span></b><br />
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From the directors of Eagle Eye and Disturbia, comes this teenage science fiction movie I Am Number Four. This has a similar story to the smallville series where alien kids have been sent to earth after their planet has been destroyed.<br />
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Can't wait for Transformers, Pirates of Caribbean and Harry Potter, they're on top of my list.<br />
Also saw Thor and Green Lantern's trailers, and I must say, it's must see films, I guess all of them.<br />
Hollywood keep them coming..... =DUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-89385511661462524992011-02-10T10:06:00.000-08:002011-02-10T10:06:26.164-08:00Nurse PractitionersAs a registered nurse, I always wanted to be able to practice on my own, probably have a clinic so I did some research and read about becoming an NP<br />
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Nurse practitioner (NP) as defined is a registered nurse who has a license to work independently but has to maintain a close working relationships with surgeons and physicians.<br />
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So what are the main responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner?<br />
<a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-does-a-nurse-practitioner-do.html">You can read more here</a><br />
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Hopefully one day, I'll be a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, how about you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-52833065117356454752011-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:002011-02-09T08:45:06.367-08:00I LOVE YOU 101Here are 101 reason why we love..<div><div>And I can relate to almost all of them..</div></div><div>Enjoy reading guys...</div><div><br />
</div><div>1. I can be myself when I'm with you.</div><div><div>2. You fill up my senses, like the mountains in spring time.</div><div>3. You love me even with all my faults.</div><div>4. You are so beautiful to me.</div><div>5. I don't have to vacuum before you come over.</div><div>6. You're never boring.</div><div>7. Even when I'm grumpy, you still like me.</div><div>8. You let me give you a detailed description of how I spent my day.</div><div>9. Your idea of romance is dim lights, soft music, and just the two of us.</div><div>10. We both know that together we can work out anything.</div><div>11. You never make fun of me, even when I look like a clown.</div><div>12. Because you make me feel like I've never felt before.</div><div>13. I can tell you anything and you won't be shocked.</div><div>14. You never say, "Are you going to tell that story AGAIN?"</div><div>15. We can talk about everything or nothing--it's always okay with you.</div><div>16. You're the light in my life, you're the inspiration.</div><div>17. When you hold me tight, everything becomes alright.</div><div>18. I love sharing rainbow walks with you.</div><div>19. You always seem to know when things aren't going great.</div><div>20. Your undying faith is what keeps the flame of our love alive.</div><div>21. You never intimidate me.</div><div>22. You know how to bring a smile to my face.</div><div>23. You're always on my side.</div><div>24. We can talk over the telephone for hours together even if I've seen you the day before.</div><div>25. You're so dependable and trustworthy.</div><div>26. When I need to cry, you lend me a shoulder and a tissue.</div><div>27. When I'm with you, nothing else seems to matter.</div><div>28. 'Coz a smile from you can chase away all the blues.</div><div>29. When you listen, I know you're really listening and not just waiting for your turn to talk.</div><div>30. You and me together...we can make magic.</div><div>31. When you're around, everything's fun.</div><div>32. We're a perfect match.</div><div>33. We both really can't do without each other.</div><div>34. Thinking of you add a wonderful touch of love to my every day.</div><div>35. You've taught me the meaning of love and sharing. Our world is more complete because of it.</div><div>36. You understand me...even when I'm sobbing.</div><div>37. Every moment spent with you is one filled with fun.</div><div>38. Your idea of a big night out is just the two of us.</div><div>39. Your love gives me the feeling that the best is still ahead.</div><div>40. With you I feel, as if in a single lifetime, I have known the joy of a thousand years.</div><div>41. You at least pretend you're going to do what I suggest.</div><div>42. You never give up on me and that's what keeps me going.</div><div>43. You're as helpful as therapy, but you never charge me for it.</div><div>44. You're simply irresistible.</div><div>45. Sometimes you call just because you're thinking about me.</div><div>46. I can feel it, in the warmth of your touch, 'cause it touches my heart and soul.</div><div>47. For your sensitivity and support.</div><div>48. I love your smile...I really do. =)</div><div>49. Your terrific sense of humor...you know how to make me laugh.</div><div>50. I love you because you bring out the best in me.</div><div>51. You never get mad at me...even when I drive you up the wall.</div><div>52. 'Coz you're amazing, dazzling, and extra nice.</div><div>53. You understand if I forget something worth remembering.</div><div>54. In the story of my life, the best chapters are filled with you.</div><div>55. You always know just how to spoil me.</div><div>56. You're a good sport even when I'm not.</div><div>57. Every heartbeat belongs to you.</div><div>58. It's in the way you look at me and in your warm embrace.</div><div>59. Every time I look at you my heart misses a beat.</div><div>60. Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure.</div><div>61. You're the one who holds the key to my heart.</div><div>62. I like sharing crazy times with you because you add the spice to my life.</div><div>63. When we're together, time just comes to a halt.</div><div>64. You can read my innermost thoughts.</div><div>65. Your loving gaze is enough to carry me through a long day.</div><div>66. You bring to me joy beyond measure.</div><div>67. Your idea of fun is laughing really hard and playing practical jokes.</div><div>68. You never snore while I'm talking to you.</div><div>69. Honey, you're that someone who makes happiness happen.</div><div>70. I feel so at ease in your arms.</div><div>71. Because of you, no matter what may come tomorrow, today my life is more complete.</div><div>72. Since the day you came into my life, everything's perfect.</div><div>73. We share the right kind of love.</div><div>74. You always say what I need to hear.</div><div>75. All I need to do is look at you and....</div><div>76. You're cool--no matter what the time, no matter what the place.</div><div>77. All the little things you do make such a big difference in my life.</div><div>78. I want to stay forever with you.</div><div>79. I can see my dreams come true in the ocean of your eyes.</div><div>80. You've taught me the meaning of love.</div><div>81. The softness of your voice is like satin on my soul.</div><div>82. You're so cuddlesome.</div><div>83. I love all the ways you give.</div><div>84. I just can't imagine being me without you.</div><div>85. You're my anchor in life's ocean and most of all, you're my best friend.</div><div>86. You're always on my mind. I just can't do without you.</div><div>87. Just a touch...and I lose my heart all over again.</div><div>88. You've seen me at my worst and you still love me.</div><div>89. You're so magnetic...I just keep coming back to you.</div><div>90. Love is what you mean to me...and you mean everything.</div><div>91. You are my theme for a dream.</div><div>92. You're someone I can be goofy with.</div><div>93. I enjoy being with you.</div><div>94. You'd give up your favorite pastime to be with me.</div><div>95. I can ask you a dumb question without feeling dumb.</div><div>96. Whenever I need it most you're there with your all-purpose hugs.</div><div>97. You excite me, delight me, ignite me.</div><div>98. You know all my secrets...and keep them.</div><div>99. You're too hot to handle.</div><div>100. I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to you.</div><div>101. There are endless reasons why I love you but the most important is...darling, knowing you is loving you.</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>How about you? </div><div>Anymore reason why you love your girl/man?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-71300868746242690162011-02-08T16:31:00.000-08:002011-02-08T16:33:49.966-08:00Internet AddictionInternet addiction is now a "Clinical Disorder".<br />
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Obsessive internet use is a public health problem which is so serious that time has come that it should be officially recognised as a clinical disorder, according to a leading psychiatrist. Sufferers spend unhealthy amounts of time playing online games, viewing pornography or emailing.<br />
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They suffer these common symptoms:<br />
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1. They forget to eat and sleep;<br />
2. they need more advanced technology or more hours online as they develop "resistance" to the pleasure given by their current system;<br />
3. if they are deprived of their computer, they experience genuine withdrawal symptoms;<br />
4. And in common with other addictions, the victims also begin to have more arguments, to suffer fatigue, to get lower marks in tests and to feel isolated from society.<br />
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So are you an internet addict?<br />
I also came across an internet addiction test.<br />
You can check it here: "<a href="http://www.netaddiction.com/index.php?option=com_bfquiz&view=onepage&catid=46&Itemid=106">Internet Addiction Test</a>"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-39185948923014016042011-02-08T07:48:00.000-08:002011-02-08T07:48:47.889-08:00Laugh your hearts outComics, are one of a thousand ways that could entertain us especially on those boring and lame afternoons, and the the web is one rich source too.<br />
Way back while I was looking for comics that could make me LOL, I came across a list of pretty well establised comics.<br />
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I might as well share this list with you guys, they are worth checking out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.xkcd.com/">XKCD</a> - XKCD is one of the most well-known web comics on the Internet. The web comic’s artist, Randall Munroe, describes it as a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.<br />
One thing that’s easy to miss is that the last line of each comic is hidden in the picture’s caption. To see it, just hold your mouse over the picture and wait a second or two.<br />
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<a href="http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/">Garfield Minus Garfield</a> - A unique adaptation of the long-running Garfield comic strip. The web comic’s creator describes the comic below:<br />
“Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb.”<br />
This popular web comic even has the blessing of Jim Davis, Garfield’s creator.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pbfcomics.com/">The Perry Bible Fellowship</a> - The Perry Bible Fellowship is a web comic created by Nicholas Gurewitch. Don’t let the name of the site fool you: The Perry Bible Fellowship is not focused on religion. Instead, the artist aims his unique sense of humor at a wide range of topics. As an added bonus, each comic is beautifully illustrated and full of color.<br />
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<a href="http://www.marriedtothesea.com/">Married To The Sea</a> - Married To The Sea combines old-timey drawings with modern wit. It is drawn by the husband and wife team of Drew and Natalie Dee.<br />
They each have their own comics as well. Toothpaste For Dinner is Drew’s comic and you can find Natalie’s drawings at Natalie Dee.<br />
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<a href="http://fminus.net/">F Minus</a> - F Minus is a comic that started on the web and has since become syndicated in newspapers across the country. Artist Tony Carrillo’s style is often compared to Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side”.<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-6130163044475616372011-02-07T09:59:00.000-08:002011-02-07T10:01:06.338-08:003 Simple Words that can go a distanceThese might be just simple words, but they surely goes a distance.<br />
Words that could mean a lot, words with much meaning in them, words that could touch one's life.<br />
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I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.<br />
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I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship.<br />
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MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong."<br />
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PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.<br />
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I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.<br />
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COUNT ON ME - "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out," Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating "you can count on me."<br />
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LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.<br />
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I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.<br />
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GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be non conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness-everyone has dreams that no one else has.<br />
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Lastly the most special one . I LOVE YOU. Always make it to a point everyday to let them feel how much you love them. =DUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-43871980572511898502011-02-07T09:45:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:45:24.018-08:00Geforce?Now we have an actual Geforce Squad in the making.<br />
I just read an article about mice being trained to detect would-be bombers and drug couriers at airports.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01817/mouse_1817574c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01817/mouse_1817574c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Funny tough, why won't they use hamsters or Guinea pigs? They're much cuter and adorable.<br />
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But the technology is in it's early phase, but who knows one day, these mice can work side by side with the bomb sniffing dogs, possibly saving millions of lives. Then we can have an "Animal Bomb Squad Unit"? How cool is that.<br />
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More on this Story. <br />
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Sounds weird but the concept is that computers can do such by using electrical sensors. This I guess would be perfect for those who are miles apart, and cyberhugs can potentially bridge the distance.<br />
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Here's the full article. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8299560/Scientists-develop-the-cyberhug.html">Scientists develop the 'cyberhug'</a></span><br />
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If this is for real, I'd like to give you all a very warm hug..<br />
I wonder, would there be a cyberkiss too?<br />
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and let the hugging begin....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-46450544130414326272011-02-04T16:44:00.000-08:002011-02-04T16:46:09.727-08:00De-Stressing ourselves..I've been getting a lot of stress lately. Stress from work, problems and all sort of things around me. Stress as defined are simply forces from the outside world affecting the individual that in turn could affect us physically, mentally and spiritually . We need to cope up and sometimes de-stress ourselves. Here are some practical ways to free yourselves from stress.<br />
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1. Breathing Exercises<br />
Breathing exercises can help get rid of stress almost instantly. The extra breathing will benefit the body in several ways but adding more oxygen to the blood and therefore, keeping the brain alert. This in turn will relax stiff muscles and keep the mind quiet. The best part is that these exercises can be done anywhere, anytime!<br />
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2. Meditation<br />
If the breathing exercises will benefit you, mediation will take you a level higher. It has been said the meditation will allow your brain to enter a certain zone which the body enters when it is asleep. Add benefits include the release of such hormones which help to get rid of health problems. When you are meditating, your mind focuses on nothing at all, making it easier for you to de-stress.<br />
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3. Guided Imagery<br />
While perfecting this de-stressing technique may take a while, fact is that it will help you leave all your troubles behind in no time. All you have to do is think of an image that soothes you and focus on that for a few minutes.<br />
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4. Visualizations<br />
Another great way to de-stress is imagine yourself doing such tasks that you have been trying to perfect for a long time. When you see yourself doing them well, your mind will immediately relax itself and you will feel so much better!<br />
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5. Self-hypnosis<br />
This de-stressing technique includes some of the features of visualization and guided imagery. It will allow your body to communicate with your mind when it is subconscious. Studies have shown that you will be able to then give up all your bad habits, find it easer to live a healthy life and feel less pain. Even though it may take some time to perfect this method, it is definitely worth it.<br />
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6. Exercise<br />
People usually exercise to lose weight and build muscle, but some also do it to get rid of stress. This is because when you run, jog or walk, your brain releases “endorphins” which make you feel happy and positive within a few minutes. A great way to de-stress and stay fit!<br />
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7. Progessive Muscle Relaxation<br />
If you focus on all your muscle groups by tensing and relaxing the muscles, you will be able to keep tension at bay and de-stress effectively. It requires no training at all. For example- if you grimace for ten seconds and then let it go repeatedly, you will be massaging the muscles in your face. Doing the same with your shoulders, neck and arms, will undoubtedly help you.<br />
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8. Sex<br />
Sex is an extremely effective tension reliever. Research has revealed that those who have sex frequently are less stressed than those who do not have sex at all.<br />
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9. Music<br />
It has been said that music can help you get rid of stress by lowering blood pressure levels, calming the mind and relaxing the body. Music therapy is a very important aspect of stress management.<br />
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10. Yoga<br />
Yoga has been in practice for over 5,000 years and is certainly the best way to get rid of stress. While it includes the benefits of almost all the above mentioned techniques, it focuses mostly on meditation and breathing exercises.<br />
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Now, free from stress? Let's chillax....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-47020546897558198022011-02-04T16:34:00.000-08:002011-02-04T16:36:10.331-08:00Common Facts turned MythsSome of the common facts but now appears to be only myths.<br />
At least now we know..<br />
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1. The Great Wall of China is the only man-made formation which visible from space – Not true. In fact, there is nothing man made that can be seen, even the Great Wall, by the time you are a few thousand miles away from the earth.<br />
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2. No two countries with MacDonald’s franchises have ever fought each other in a war – Not true. This is just pure marketing stunt for the fast food outlet. There are several instances that debunked such claim. Russia and Georgia recently went for each other’s throat, and Israel and Lebanon had their own share of skirmishes.<br />
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3. Polar Bears are always left-handed. Not true. Where this silly idea came from, nobody is sure by now. This misnomer is even perpetuated in a lot of Google results. In reality, Polar bears are ambidextrous. This has been proven by a lot of scientific studies.<br />
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4. NASA is the inventor of the DustBuster. Not true. In fact, how do you vacuum dust in a vacuum? Obviously, you don’t! The real story about the DustBuster is that Black and Decker actually teamed up with NASA to develop another tool, the battery-operated drill. The technology for this device was then adopted in the design and development of the DustBuster.<br />
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5. You can buy a product at the posted price even if it is found later to be erroneous by the shop owner – Not true. This is a nefarious practice by some to get consumers to buy their products by posting a price which is not the actual selling price.<br />
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6. One year of a dog’s life is equivalent to seven years of human’s – Not true. This is again pure hogwash. The numbers don’t add up. The average life expectancy of humans us 78 while the life expectancy of dogs ranges between 6 to 13 years.<br />
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7. Elephants are the mammals that don’t have the capability to jump – Not true. We define jumping as the state of position where all four feet are off the ground after being propelled from a stationary position. There are actually other mammals that join the elephant under this category. These include the sloth, rhino and the hippopotamus.<br />
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8. Folding a paper in half for more than seven times is physically impossible – Not true. Actually, we might easily accept this as fact as we actually verify this by trying it ourselves. However, Britney Gallivan proved this to be a wrong premise as she successfully broke the seven mark barrier with the use of tweezers.<br />
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9. A free fall on an elevator can kill its occupants – Not true. One documented mishap is that of the airplane crash on the empire state building in 1945. The crash caused the elevator cable to snap that led to the free fall of one of its elevator from the 75th floor. The occupant survived the ordeal mainly because of the sufficient air pressure underneath the car that softened the fall.<br />
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10. Traces of 100 unique urine specimens are found in peanuts – Not true. There are several scientific studies conducted to verify such claim. Results showed that there is no scientific basis for such fantastic claim.<br />
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Have more facts turned myth? Share it with us..</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263534289226850554.post-20678175423085303822011-02-04T10:11:00.001-08:002011-02-04T10:13:09.463-08:00Super MarioSuper Mario Bros. Mario and Luigi, I guess everyone knows who they are.<br />
I could recall my childhood years where I used to play Mario on my NES system.Then came Mario in Gameboy, and all other gaming consoles, indeed, Super Mario is one of the all time favorite video games. Have you ever asked yourselves how Super Mario was created? HOw it all began?<br />
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Let's get to know more about our favorite character.<br />
10 things about our favorite video game character Mario:<br />
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Mario was first seen in the video game Donkey Kong, but he was called "Jumpman." He was also a carpenter then, not a plumber.<br />
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Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America’s office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent.<br />
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Shigeru Miyamoto drew Mario as wearing a cap because he found drawing hair difficult. He also drew in the moustache, because it was easier to see than a mouth in the crude video game screen resolution back then.<br />
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Mario and his younger brother Luigi are known as the "Mario Brothers." This means that Mario’s last name is also Mario, so his full name is Mario Mario.<br />
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Mario is voice-acted by Charles Martinet, who crashed the audition for "an Italian plumber from Brooklyn" character. Here’s an interview with the man:<br />
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Mario’s nemesis is Wario (a combination of “warui”, the Japanese word for bad, and Mario). Similarly, Luigi’s rival is Waluigi. Both are also voiced by Charles Martinet.<br />
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Mario has appeared in over 200 video games so far, and counting<br />
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TV Schmeve, you’re nothing till there’s an opera done on you. In 2003, Jonathan Mann of California Institute of Arts created The Mario Opera, a rock opera:<br />
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Super Mario Bros. theme music, written by Koji Kondo, is known worldwide. It has inspired countless fan-renditions, including one played by Zack Kim on two guitars , played by Jean Baudin on 11 string bass, beatboxed by Greg Patillo on the flute, and played by the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra on the trombones.<br />
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Super Mario is the most famous character in the history of video games, and perhaps is the most famous character ever. In a 1990 poll by Marketing Evaluations, Mario was found to be more popular among children than Mickey Mouse.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2