Computer Eye Strain 2007-10-08 20:55:06 I only used the computer in my office for a few hours, and it caused me a severe strain in the eye area. Whereas my colleague is able to use it from 7:30am to 5: oopm without even complaining. The strain was so bad, that I started to feel nauseas and ended up being absent from school.I can't even request for a laptop as it is only meant for teachers, and has to go through a long process which I can't be bothered. However, my condition improved for the past week after I carry out these steps.I requested for a monitor filter. Perhaps the glare is too much for my eyes to take it.Adjust the screen downwards so that the position is slightly below my eye level. Also, I kept a safe distance (about 50-60cm) between my eyes and the screen. Take a break after about 45 min, and do other things such as admiring the scenery outside the office.If I start to feel a slight strain, I would gently press the palms of my hands onto my eyes, to relax the eye muscle. Read more: Computer
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Do You Have An Oily Face? 2007-10-05 03:34:44 Oily skin occurs mostly among teenagers. So what causes oily skin? It could be due to stress, changes in hormone, or even the cosmetics used. This condition leads to having pimples, blackheads, or others. Here are the ways to reduce them.Apply mud masks. According to Dr Chua Jun Jin from Mt Alvernia Hospital Singapore, mud masks actually provide moisture for dry skin. Furthermore, it makes your face soft, supple, and firm. Continue using it and you will get the results you wanted.Use soap free cleansers. It removes dirt from your face without being harsh to your skin. Clean with warm water. This method is absolutely recommended. It clears the oil more effectively together with cleansers. How does it work? Warm water actually opens up the pores, and this speeds up the cleaning process.Choose water-based cosmetics. Although this type of cosmetic do not last long if applied on the face, it does not support the formation of acne unlike oil-based cosmetics.Hey, there's a bright side to hav
How To Protect Your Hearing 2007-10-04 03:25:31 This is the continuation part of Are You A Safe Headphone User? So here is how to protect your hearing.Get ear plugs if you are attending any rock concerts. If you think it is stupid or not cool, think again. Even band members from Metallica wear them. Here's the proof, adapted from http://mixonline.com/livesound/tours/audio_metallica_3/,It was only four years ago, during the orchestra dates with the San Francisco Symphony, that the band first wore in-ears. Owen relates that it was evident that the band truly heard themselves when they went on ears, especially Ulrich.“Lars had always worn thick ear plugs and listened to a huge drum monitor. Don't stuff tissue in your ears. It doesn't play any significant role.Mark the safe volume level of your MP3 player.If you start to hear ringing sound, that's a sign of damage. If you do, have your ears checked. Read more: Protect
, Hearing
Online Store Loan 2007-10-19 20:06:32 If you need to get your hands on the extra cash fast, without the hassle of walking down the street to your nearest bank and get rejected to apply for a loan, there’s a loan online store available for you.Nations Finance provides you with details regarding different types of loan that you can apply.If you would like to further your studies, paying for your new car, or go for a luxury hotel, you can use the personal loans, which is categorized under unsecured loans, as it is non-business matter.One type of loan that may prove effective and affordable is a secured loan. These secured loans are available from a range of lenders, and are available to homeowners with a mortgage on their home.As with all loans, the interest rates, terms and conditions, eligibility requirements, and borrowing levels can vary from one lender to another, so you should take the time to Compare loans and see which one suit you the most.This is a sponsored review. Read more: Store
Dry Red Eyes 2007-10-19 06:07:56 Personally I do not use contacts, due to the some gruesome stories I heard. However, most of my friends who use contacts tend to have dry, red eyes. Hence they tend to use more eye drops, which is only affective for a certain period. According to Dr Robert Latkany, eye redness caused from contacts to rosacea, can lead to impaired vision and eye infection. Here's how to prevent them:Consume more fish. Fish oil too helps as it contains useful supplements. You can easily get them as they are available in nearby stores including 7 eleven.Avoid staring at the screen for too long. As you blink, tears produced which creates moisture to your eyes, and eventually prevent dryness. Do not use contacts till your doctor says it is OK.Have enough sleep. As you sleep, the film coating your eyes is replenished.
Kiwi Fruit 2007-10-18 03:37:45 For the previous month, I had trouble sleeping, no matter how tired I was. I would just toss and turn in bed knowing its only 3 am.Currently my sister has been buying kiwi fruits everyday. I love the golden kiwis and they actually taste much sweeter than the green ones. She buys in packet form that has been peeled and sliced, most convenient for lazy people like me =P But you could just scoop the filling with a spoon rather than peeling the skin which I find it quite troublesome.I usually eat them an hour before going to sleep. And Hey! My sleep condition improved!Not sure bout the content that is hidden in kiwis though, But there has been studies that eating kiwi actually improves your sleep quality by 40%.I recommend the golden kiwis. Taste superb! Read more: Fruit
Jeans Size And Your Heart 2007-10-18 00:00:06 Do you know that the bigger your waist area, the higher chances of getting a heart disease? According to a British Medical Journal in 2005, men with pant size 38 inches and above, women with size 34.5 inches and up have the higher risk of getting a heart disease and diabetes.That means the bigger your jeans, the more dangerous belly fat you have. To have a more accurate reading, the bottom of your measuring tape should be exactly even with the top of your hip bone.Therefore, aim for less than 40cm waist circumference for men, and 35cm for women in order to be in the safe zone. Read more: Jeans
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Increase Your Page Rank With Viral Linking 2007-10-16 19:20:59 I was wondering how to increase Google , Technorati, and Alexa page rank, in order to have more opportunities to blog about in PayPerPost. Till I stumbled upon Telling It Like It Is and tells us the secret of it.It's more like a game, called viral linking. See how it goes. All you have to do is join in the fun and copy the A-Z list, and substitute your blog link with the matching alphabet list.Try to limit the anchor texts to 4 words. An example of the list is below:A About Interesting Stuff : A blog collection of interesting stuff.B Blogger, Blog, Blogging : A blog about blogging and blogs for bloggers.C Crisp Networks : Tech, blogging and make money online.D Derrich.com : Crude yet refined.E Enrealite.blogspot.com : Random topics on Health, Weight loss, Stress Reduction, Beauty, YouTube, Technology, etc.F Flowers Blog : A blog about flowers.G Graphic Identity : Photoshop tutorial, design showcase, photography, typography and much more.H Healthia Cynthia : Journey to ultimate health. Read more: Viral
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Shopping Online 2007-10-15 19:32:10 Shopping has been made simple, especially if you are able to shop online. People can shop in the comfort of their own homes at any time of the day. They do not have to get dressed, drive to a store, and be there during business hours. An example of an online shop is EdealFinder.com. Not only there are offers available, but you could redeem coupons as well!Coupons are available at a better price than traditional malls. If you are looking for computers, Dell coupons & discounts are not missed. You could even check out the offers of Hp notebooks. Not only technology items, but accessories as well. Such as shoes, and others, just name it.The best part is you could get $50 of $400 when you use the Overstock coupons!So check out the great deals at EdealFinder.com today!This is a sponsored review. Read more: Shopping
Online Coupons 2007-10-23 10:18:03 The holiday season is just a few months away, and that includes Halloween, Thanksgiving. Soon, you will need to stuff those socks. If you are into online shopping, and waiting for great discounts, Coupon Chief is here for you.There are lots of interesting items to choose from. That includes apparel for men, kitchen tools, and even for your kids.CouponChief Inc is a one stop coupon deal and discount resource for all web visitors. The coupon codes and discounts are up to date and they are unparalleled in the online shopping e-commerce industry.So start browsing today and purchase the items! Read more: Coupons
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Chamomile Tea 2007-10-23 00:23:33 Sometimes before going to bed, I tend to have some slight muscle spasm. Examples like, I dreamt that I missed a step when going down the stairs. Not sure if it ever occurred to you, but those dreams happened quite often to me.I was told that if I want to have a good night sleep, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed. Recently, I read that there's a substitute which is more beneficial.A study confirmed that chamomile tea actually treats:frazzled nervesskin complaintsdigestive disorders and period pain Furthermore, the tea boosts level of compounds in the body that relieve:muscle spasms &increase bacterial activityIn Singapore, chamomile tea is available in Starbucks. Read more: Chamomile
Importance Of Breakfast 2007-10-22 00:19:15 Are you one of those who skip your breakfast? Perhaps you are on a busy schedule that you tend to skip it. Actually breakfast has always been regarded as the most important meal of the day.Breakfast
is so important, that it is a foundation for long health benefits. Do you know that when you don't skip them, you have 35-50% lower rate of insulin resistance compare to those who skip the meal.It is good news as insulin resistance triggers diabetes and heart diseases. A study also showed that those who skipped breakfast are more likely to be overweight than those who didn't skip it. Sometimes when you skip breakfast, you tend to get hungrier and ended up eating more than usual for lunch. Perhaps that causes the gain of weight.So if you are a busy person, have some packet of biscuits or bread handy to start a healthy day.
How To Keep Fruits 2007-10-28 08:43:06 Do you usually left the fruit that has been cut in the open or in the fridge?In order to retain the high vitamin C content, I was told by my lecturer to keep it chilled. There was also a study done to test the amount of nutrient lost.The food scientists took pineapples, mangoes, watermelon, strawberries, and kiwifruit, and divide them into 2 groups. The 1st group was cut into half while the 2nd group was left untouched. Both groups were kept refrigerated for 9 days before tested for nutritional content.Compared to the whole fruit, the cut fruit revealed only small losses of antioxidant compounds.Therefore, keep your fruits refrigerated and let it chill. Read more: Fruits
Siblings Personalities 2007-10-26 18:59:41 Do you sometimes wonder why most parents tend to be more lenient on the youngest child, and most strict towards the first? It's actually a very simple explanation to it.First time parents usually have high expectations and bring out traits like confidence, leadership, and determination in first born child. So when they get tired of it, family dynamics change with every addition.The middle child is sandwiched between a confident older sibling and the family baby. However, they need extra parental attention to avoid feeling resentful.The youngest tends to be most affectionate, and savvier, with the help of older siblings to guide the way. Furthermore, they are also known to get away with most things, which is something all older siblings can attest to =PBeing the youngest child, is it true to a certain extent. But mostly my mom treats both me and my sister equally, so both will still end up getting punished. Read more: Personalities
Need Help On Finding A Mortgage Broker? 2007-10-26 18:37:14 A Mortgage
Broker
acts as an intermediary who sources mortgage loans on behalf of individuals or businesses.Today in most developed mortgage markets (especially the U.S., UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Canada) mortgage brokers are the largest distributors of mortgage products for lenders.The majority of mortgage brokers are regulated to ensure a level of protection for the consumer.Now, in order to find a mortgage broker, you need not go through the hassle of searching for one. In earth.co.uk, a form is needed to fill up and they will search the whole mortgage market just for you!You will receive free quote, no credit check, and even no obligation.So make your life simpler and sign up at earth.co.uk instead.This is a sponsored review.
Arguments In A Relationship 2007-10-25 06:03:10 I've been dating for 4 years, and of course it's a norm that relationships are full of ups and downs. There will be countless arguments even over a slightest issue. But do not be surprised that is it actually a formula for staying together.One should not be too egoistic and the main thing is to learn how to say "sorry". Just like what Dr Clio Cresswell said, "Couples who compromise the least usually stay together the longest. A conversation between a couple will always be bursting with patterns, just like mathematics." Therefore, if you and your partner can't reach an easy conclusion, agree to disagree and move on. Don't dwell on it for a few days till if affect your work or others. Perhaps that's why my arguments with him doesn't last for more than 24 hours =P Read more: Relationship
Arguments In Relationship Slows Down Healing 2007-11-01 23:11:03 Do you know that arguments in a relationship slow down the body's ability to heal? With the stress added on, it will reduce the process even more.I saw an article which I happened to read during one of the work courses in NIE. The researchers (both husband and wife), study 42 couples with blisters. During the 1st visit, they were told to discuss something that encourages each other. While the 2nd visit, they were instructed to resolve a disagreement.After each visit, their levels of cytokines were measured. Cytokines are messengers that pass messages to cells, to heal the wound. The researchers discovered that the amount of cytokines is lower during the 2nd visit compared to the 1st. Furthermore, those most hostile couple took two days longer to heal.However, arguments in a relationship are a formula for staying together =) Just don't be overboard. Read more: Relationship
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How Is Chocolate Milk Good? 2007-11-01 06:22:18 If you study biology, mitochondria are known as "cellular power plants," because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. Mitochondria aid in the body‘s repair system and also maintain itself. As we get older, mitochondria tends to reduce. Since chocolate contains a mixture of protein and carbohydrate, it could help in muscle recovery. Now, the researchers in New Zealand are trying to find out that, if there’s increase in production of mitochondria by drinking chocolate milk, this could lead to healthier and longer lives.Also read Chocolate
Gets Tastier.
Tactical Outdoors 2007-10-31 10:34:00 For those who are into army or police clothes or accessories, perhaps you might want to check out 5.11Tactical
Outdoors
.It's an online shop with items such as 5.11 Tactical Pants available. If you have any questions, they will respond to you in 24 hours, so is the shipping of goods. If you have an online shopping site, you might want to link them up.This is a sponsored review.
Happy Birthday To Me~ 2007-10-30 20:32:51 I would like to thank my frenz and loved ones for the birthday wishes!Happy
halloween to you guys! Read more: Birthday
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Cheap Flights 2007-10-30 10:03:45 Holidays are around the corner, and some of you are already busy booking flights. If you have not, you might want to check out DialAFlight.Dialaflight is a leading independent UK travel company offering cheap flights, hotels & travel ideas worldwide. The website is your starting place to find the holiday of your dreams. Current best flight fare:Flight to Toronto:£118 + £172 tax (Total £290)Flight to Montreal:£118 + £168 tax (Total £286)Flight to Vancouver£171 + £163 tax (Total £334)Don't hesitate, check out the site now!This is a sponsored review. Read more: Cheap
For Busy People 2007-10-29 19:57:03 My sister nowadays seems to be busy with financial closing, as she is working in the accounts department. She tends to reach home late around 10pm or later. However, if this goes on, it's not going to be healthy.Dr Lisa told me that those who work around 50 hours a week (when we were given 42 hours a week) are 30% more likely to have high blood pressure.Furthermore, those with chronic job stress are up to five times more likely than stress-free workers to get metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome leads to heart diseases and diabetes.Therefore, get some breaks and socialise with colleagues, joke around with them. This eases stress and you will be healthier.
Herbs And Its Benefits 2007-11-05 19:58:12 Mom and sis brought me to Asian Fare & Grill at Bedok corner yesterday, whose chef is a celebrity. He's known as Chef Bob, or Chef Skooter. The food was superb!! I love herbs, so I chose Pho Bo, a Vietnamese noodle dish. The best part was, the desert was given free (In the house) by Chef Bob himself =)The reason why I love herbs is that, there are a lot of benefits.Cloves - help to relieve stomach problems and rheumatism.Thyme - Ease colds, coughs and bronchitis.Ginger - Ease nausea and aid digestion.Garlic - May lower cholesterol and blood pressure.Cumin - Relieve indigestion and wind. Infuse in hot water to help colds.These herbs and spices enhance the flavour, instead of adding unhealthy salt. So try them! Read more: Herbs
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Do You Have Sweaty Feet? 2007-11-05 19:51:53 The smell doesn't come from sweat, but comes from the bacteria on the skin that breaks down the sweat, and excretes offensive-smelling odour. If you have this problem, here are some basic treatments.Wash your feet daily and dry your feet thoroughly.Use odour-absorbing insoles to control smelly shoes.Choose socks that are made up of cotton or mixture of cotton and sythetic, as these materials allows moisture "ventilation".If your problem still persist:Soak your feet once a day in water that contain drying agents such as salt or vinegar.Spray feet with rubbing alcohol every morning.Use absorbent powder such as baby powder in shoes.However, if the sweat is still excessive, do consult your doctor.
Who Scratches More Often? 2007-11-10 05:52:15 I'm not sure whether you noticed but, women tend to scratch their body more often than men. I had seen it myself and I'm guilty being one of them =P I believe gender helps to determine the impulse to scratch it.There has also been a research in Canada to show that gender difference plays a part in scratching behaviours. They used chloroquine and histamines to produce itch on mice, but they say the findings could apply to human and mammals as well. So what is the conclusion? Females scratched themselves 23% more often than males did.Are you already starting to feel the itch? Read more: Scratches
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Acne Not Only For Teens 2007-11-10 01:44:54 Acne is often considered a teenage problem, but also occurs in adults. Since spots can be a response due to the sex hormone oestrogen, they may also appear at puberty, before a period, while on the pill or pregnant, or even during menopause.How do we get acne?When oil pores get blocked by dead skin, allowing bacteria to colonise the pores, inflammation and red spots start to form.How to prevent acne formation?Keep your hair away from the face, as there might be presence of dust particles which lead to irritation.Eating a good diet, and drink lots of water.Use a pH balanced soap free cleanser and a spot treatment. However, this may cause dryness in skin. So treat with an oil-free moisturiser. Read more: Acne
, Teens
Holiday In North Cyprus 2007-11-09 10:39:36 Thinking of where to go during the holidays? How about going to North
Cyprus
? North Cyprus is a sunshine island at the eastern edge of the Mediterranean. It has miles of quiet and unspoilt beaches, which are ideal for carefree family fun. Kyrenia is the most popular area for expatriate homes. English is widely spoken, the locals are friendly, and the cost of living is probably the lowest in the region. Local food, both fresh in the markets, and eaten at restaurants, is of excellent quality. North Cyprus Property is an outstanding investment opportunity, and a great location for holidays or retirement.This is a sponsored review. Read more: Holiday
Are You Trying To Quit Smoking? 2007-11-09 10:16:01 Have you noticed that those who drink are also accompanied by smoking? That is because alcohol and coffee enhance the taste of cigarettes. If you really wish to cut down smoking, researchers from US suggest by increasing your intake of milk, waster, fruit and vegetables, since they spoils the taste of food. I mean, not everyone likes any of these items, am I right? Furthermore, drinking lots of water keeps you refresh as it helps to clear your body of nicotine. Smoking
is a highly habitual behaviour. If you worsen the experience, it might help you to break the habit. Click here to find out how much you can save by quit smoking.
Garage Floors 2007-11-08 23:29:55 Do you have a new house with a fresh concrete garage floor, or are yours an old house with cracked flooring? If you have any problems related to your flooring, check out CarGuyGarage
.com.This site provides different solutions forgarage floors ,such as, if your concrete garage flooring is stained with oil, etc.Post the pictures of your flooring to help them solve your problem better.This is a sponsored review. Read more: Floors
Alexa Page Rank 2007-11-08 19:25:05 According to doshdosh.com, she provides 20 quick ways to increase your site's Alexa
ranking.For me, I only need to follow 2 of them.Download Alexa toolbar, and set my site as the homepage.Use Alexa's widget which I had placed the codes on the left sidebar.Initially my ranking was 3,000,009, and now it hit 1,713,773 for just over a few weeks!
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