Posts

Showing posts from February, 2013

Google Introduces Chrome-based Touch Screen Laptop

Image
Google's Chrome OS is still a small player in the PC market, unlike Android's dominance of mobile. However, the search giant is making moves to improve its position. This month it has revealed the first touch screen Chromebook, but is it any good? Touches Of Chrome More and more modern laptops are taking advantage of touchscreen technology in order to help this traditional portable PC form factor take the fight to the booming tablet market. Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system (OS) is explicitly designed to work well in a touch-based technological environment, although even this latest offering from one of the world's largest companies is having a tough time holding onto the market share established by its forebears. Google has the smartphone and tablet industries wrapped up with the finger-friendly Android, but it remains a very minor player when it comes to the laptop market. Here its Chrome OS is facing an uphill struggle to convince consumers that it is w...

How can you find the Best Orthopedic Surgeons?

Image
If you are planning to go for total knee replacement, it is important that you get in touch with a renowned surgeon for undergoing this surgery. Total knee replacement is an extremely crucial surgery and for this reason, you need to choose a surgeon who understands your problems and provides you with options to overcome them. In this article, we will highlight some tips that will help you to find best orthopedic surgeons. Read on. The Surgeon should be Skilled It is important to select a surgeon who is skilled in hip surgeries. More specifically, he should be well-acquainted with total knee and hip replacement, joint replacement surgery as well as shoulder replacement surgery. It is also a great idea to choose a surgeon who specializes in trauma reconstruction, skeletal tumor, and knee arthroscopy. Regarding post surgery medications, the surgeon should have suggestions for required antibiotics. Usually antibiotics are given both during and after the surgery. This is done to en...

Food Suppliers and the Catering Trade - Learning to Manage a Kitchen Order

Image
The catering trade isn't easy to run. It's based on an element of unpredictability, and constantly battles with itself to balance the need to have as much food as its guests want, with the requirement not to order too much. It takes a while to get used to the routines of food ordering. The novice manager isn't helped by the fact that different owners have different ways of doing things. Some prefer to keep their stocks on the dangerous side of low, stating that they would rather run out of items and take them off the menu until the food suppliers next visit: while others can't abide the idea that a customer could order something from the menu that isn't available anymore. The two points of view are represented, in one way or another, across the board of catering establishments and hospitality industry locations. The first point of view is not just financially motivated. It is, of course, true that you can't lose money on food if you are selling more tha...

Apps that make great business sense

Image
Making your business mobile makes a huge amount of sense logistically. Luckily, there are a number of eminently suitable apps to help you get the cogs of your business turning, even when you are on the move. Maybe your business just doesn't have a proper office yet, or perhaps you are in the middle of moving office. Possibly the needs of your business require you to be on the move a lot of the time. Perhaps you just like to travel a lot and you can get away with working through your devices while padding around in your flip-flops and Speedos. Either way, you need to make sure that your smartphone or tablet can help you get the job done in record time, so you have more time to work on the real important things in life, like your tan. Readdle Pro Scan and Printer Pro: Imprint this on your memory These are two exceptionally useful apps, which you will find handy when you are in the office, and not just when you are travelling. Scanner Pro essentially transforms your device ...

Proper Diet for Pregnant Women

Image
Proper nutrition during a pregnancy is vital to the development of the child within, allowing it to grow and develop properly. There is a reason why women should consume about 300 more calories daily to offset the extra nutrients required by the child. Nausea and feeling sick will be part of the first few months of a pregnancy, however the need for a well-balanced diet is undeniable no matter how one feels. There are plenty of good foods out there and in this article we will cover some of them. We hope you will have a better idea what to eat thanks to our tips as your child develops: Eggs Offering more than 12 vitamins, minerals and plenty of protein, they will help your baby's cell growth. As your pregnancy progresses you will need to address the growing needs of your own body as well and eggs are an excellent addition to your diet. They are also rich in choline which boosts the growth and health of the central nervous system of your child as well as vision development. Sa...

All About Hay Fever

Image
By Evangeline Allison Probably the first thing you should know about hay fever, is that "hay" is not the culprit at hand. This condition gets its particular name because grass usually sheds its pollen at the same time of the year that hay is harvested hence, the name "hay fever". Hay fever is usually caused by an allergic inflammation of your nose because of flower or grass pollen, dust, or animal fur. These particles immediately trigger a huge production of antibody immunoglobulin E that locks onto the mast cells and cause you to sneeze, have itching and watery eyes, swelling and inflammation of your nasal passage because of an increase in mucus production. The intensity of hay fever symptoms usually varies from person to person. Supposing the person is more sensitive and has a lower immunity it is possible that he may also experience hives or a rash during hay fever. Both heredity and the environment play a big role in just how sever and how often a hay feve...

The Simple How Tos of Vaping

Image
It really is simple. The act of vaping is designed to pretty much mimic the act of smoking a regular tobacco cigarette. You draw on the end of the electronic cigarette, the vapor enters your mouth and lungs, the nicotine is delivered, and then you blow out the excess vapor. One of the biggest differences is that an electronic cigarette will not light up brighter, nor produce more vapor, from being drawn on harder. Slow and long pulls are the best way to create the most amount of vapor with an e-cig. If your electronic cigarette begins to produce less vapor there are two most likely causes: either your battery is low, or you are low on e-liquid, or both. As you become familiar with your electronic cigarette, preferred e-liquid and battery performance, you will learn how to stay a step ahead of your electronic cigarette, and rarely experience you e-cig running low on vapor. Many users say that both the e-liquid and the battery run low around the same time, so you can keep things flow...

Top 5 Most Anticipated Gadgets In 2013

Image
Selecting the most anticipated gadgets for the year for an article is largely dependent on what product shows you attend and which blogs you read. Opinions vary, but here are five of the most talked about gadgets at this years Consumers Electronic Show. The Oculus Riff Virtual Reality gaming has been a fantasy for decades. We've been teased by the hype of new technologies over the years only to be disappointed. But this year, thanks to startup Oculus, it looks like virtual reality might become... well.. a reality. The Oculus Rift was previewed at CES 2013 to rave reviews. The technology promises 360 degree, full motion, integration with games and virtual entertainment. A lightweight headset and independent optics for each eye gives a full 110 degree peripheral view and tracks your head movements. Developer kits are expected to ship by mid year. Pebble The clever Bluetooth enabled Pebble wrist watch connects to your smartphone to announce calls and interface with your iPho...

Spotlight on Men's Health

Image
Erica Moss is the community manager for Georgetown University's online MSN degree program. She also enjoys blogging, TV and pop culture. Maintaining a sound mind and sound body is an ever-present challenge for both men and women, but the lack of awareness around the topic of men's health is a disturbing reality. Maintaining a proper diet and exercise is not an easy task, but a surprising number of men don't have the basic facts about the most common risks to their health, and to change that, we need more education around this important issue. The Problem More than half of all premature deaths among men are preventable, according to the infographic below. Causes of preventable death include smoking, obesity, alcohol and drug use, and some types of cancer (such as testicular cancer, which can be treated effectively if detected early). Men are also less likely than women to take advantage of the health care resources that they have access. Via Nurse Practitioner P...

5 Tips for Promoting Women's Mental Health

Image
Gabriela D. Acosta is the community manager for the University of Southern California online MSW programs , which offers a mental health social work concentration. She is also passionate about social justice, diversity workshops, and community development. 5 Tips for Promoting Women's Mental Health Women face stressful situations every day, but how they handle them depends on the state of their mental health. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, emotionally healthy people have control of their thoughts, feelings and actions; they have positive self-esteem and good relationships, and can keep problems in perspective. "Good mental health isn't just the absence of mental health problems. It's about having a sense of balance in your life time alone and time with friends and family, work and play, rest and exercise. It's about taking care of yourself body and mind," advises Susan Kornstein, MD, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human S...

What You Need to Learn Before You Buy a Run-down Property

Image
Buying a run-down property and turning it into something special is a big challenge but one which you could get a lot of pleasure from. Rather than rushing into this work, you should first of all think about what you need to know in order to get started. How to Work Out the Budget Dilapidated houses can eat up a lot of money. If you aren't clear from the start on how much you need to spend on it then you will almost certainly run into problems at some point. You can't afford to overlook any task when working out your budget, no matter how small it appears to be. All of the costs will mount up and you could end up having to make some compromises later on if you aren't smart about getting the budget right from the start. How to Do DIY Jobs Are you planning to get in builders, plumbers, electricians, plasterers and painters to do all of the work for you? If you are in a hurry you might do this but it would make more financial sense to do some of the work yourself. Yo...

Update on Obesity

Image
Sarah Fudin currently works in community relations for the George Washington University's online MPH degree , which provides prospective students the ability to earn an online Masters degree in Public Health . Outside of work Sarah enjoys running, reading and all things education. Americans have been increasingly concerned about weight gain in recent years, and with good reason. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three Americans is obese, making it common to speak of obesity as an epidemic a widespread problem that affects the society as a whole rather than an affliction of individuals who make poor eating decisions. Who is Obese? The obesity rate has fallen slightly in recent years and appears to have stabilized among children, but obesity does not affect all portions of the population equally. Obesity disproportionately affects those who with less money and education, as well as women. And obesity affects earning power and other forms of op...

Will convertible tablets replace laptops?

Image
When the iPad made its debut in 2010, some consumers thought it was a bridge between smartphones and laptops. At the time, tablets were known for their mobility, but also their distinct lack of computing power. In the last few years, the mobile devices have gained functionality, and they now rival many laptops in terms of available features. With the rise of ultrabooks and other slim computer models, tablets and laptops have found themselves on somewhat equal footing. As manufactures shrunk their computers, they stripped away features like optical drives, and now the only distinguishing feature between the two devices is the built-in keyboard. That could be changing soon as convertible tablets become more popular. Windows 8 seems to have motivated manufactures to create hybrid gadgets that combine the computing power of laptops and tablets. With fully integrated keyboards, the devices could be the next step in personal computing technology and might replace laptops. Below are som...

Choosing a Pair of Killer Sunglasses

Image
It is easier to select a pair of sunglasses you love if you give a thought to the possible choices before visiting a shop. The three things that you should consider are comfort, protection, and style. Sunglass lens tints The first thing that you look for as soon as you come across a nice pair of glasses Oakville is probably the color of the lens. Colors are usually applied to the lenses of sunglasses so that they absorb light as it flows through them. The color chosen by you is a matter of your personal taste. You need to consider some important benefits related to color: Gray colored-lens lowers the brightness, but will not distort the color. Amber and brown tints bring down glare that is created by the sunlight's blue frequency which makes things appear hazy. These tints distort colors more than the gray tints. Yellow colored-tints bring down the haze coming from blue light better than brown colored-lenses. The view is really sharpened, but there is more distortion of c...

Get Rid of Cellulite this Spring Forever

Image
Cellulite is a condition whereby fat cells rupture in the layers of the skin. This results in ugly dimples on the skin surface. There are millions of people around the world who are affected by this condition and most of them are women. When cellulite appears on the skin, people tend to lose confidence as well as self esteem. Cellulite will mostly appear on thighs, buttocks and hips. There are several reasons that have been associated with the cause of cellulite among them poor diets and genes. Although this condition in itself does not put your health at risk, it would be appropriate to treat them so that you can feel normal again. Although there are a number of methods that are used in cellulite treatment , most of them will just provide a temporary solution and the condition will recur after a short period of time. We are going to look at two cosmetic cellulite treatment options that will give you a permanent solution. Laser Lipo Wand This kind of treatment is characterized ...

Are Your Shoes Healthy?

Image
Most people don't think about shoes when they think about being healthy. You might think about getting proper sleep, eating a healthy and nutritional diet, having regular exercise, and managing stress, but you probably aren't going to think about wearing the proper shoes. However, wearing comfortable shoes that offer your feet all of the support that they need can greatly contribute to your health. Many people women especially will go to extremes to look good. They wear unusually high heels that are not good for their bodies. Studies have shown that wearing these types of shoes may give you back injuries later in life. Men, however, are also guilty of wearing shoes that do not offer the proper support that their feet need. Both men and women frequently wear shoes that are uncomfortable for whatever reason. There are many health benefits associated with wearing comfortable shoes. With the proper support in tools like orthopedically designed airbeds, your feet will get the ...

How To Improve Call Center Productivity with VoIP Solutions

Image
VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is making a huge impact on the business and call center industries today. Companies no longer have to wait for phone jacks, equipment and hardware setup. VoIP business phone systems use the Internet for phone calling, video conferencing and conference calling. VoIP has actually changed the way call centers and businesses operate. Call centers these days are not simply taking customer service calls anymore. They are looking for more ideal ways to add more efficiency and productivity into their offices. Below are ways that VoIP can improve your call center. Reduced Costs It can be quite expensive to operate a call center. From office equipment to paying out salaries, handling a call center can become a very costly endeavor. By switching to VoIP services over standard phone services, costs can be reduced significantly. Combine All Business Functions VoIP solutions provide overall complete office communication systems for companies and their c...

Simple Way To Get Into Shape

Image
A nice and exquisite summer holiday is expecting you and you feel very fat or you do not fit in your favorite night red dress? Your husband cannot stop repeating you that you have put on weight or your biggest female enemy in the office takes the advantage of her skinny shape to get the promotion? Or you just feel a bit under the weather, because the needless kilos really are too conspicuous and this makes you sad and even depressed? Well, if you only one of these questions gets your positive answer, maybe, it is high time for you to embark a plan that will help you bring the ex self-confidence of yours back. To be honest with you, no effective and permanent result can actually come immediately and even the worst and the most drastic diet that verges on starvation is recommendable. We suggest you to overtake something healthier and something that is not too risky to exhaust your body and your soul. Little baby steps in the beginning and progressive plan for action is a better idea ...

Infrared Saunas: All You Need To Know

Image
Surely many of us would have attended several sauna sessions to relieve tension and relax muscles. It is very likely that people think that there is only one kind of sauna, which is not correct anymore. Over the years the tradition of sauna baths was evolved to develop several sauna techniques that we know today and a clear example is the infrared saunas. Principles of Infrared Saunas In the cabin, the stove is replaced by infrared heaters installed at strategic locations. They act by radiation, like the Sun, but without the emissions of ultraviolet radiations. While traditional sauna heats the air, in infrared sauna 80% of the thermal radiation penetrates deep into the tissue of the skin. An infrared cabin broadcasts heat evenly. By nature, a traditional sauna is characterized by large temperature differences from the floor to the ceiling. The benefits of infrared sauna: Body infrared therapy is being used by physiotherapists worldwide because the healing ability of infrared ray...

Health Benefits from Hot Tub

Image
Hot tubs are used for both pleasures as well as hydrotherapy purposes. They have shown positive results in the treatment for various chronic diseases like body aches, diabetes, etc. As a result, this is gradually becoming a popular means of therapy. Hot tubs are generally kept outdoors and the principles of sanitation used in swimming pools are used here also. Stress relief Most people these days suffer from a lot of stress and anxiety. Various factors including office pressure, academics, family life, etc. are the major reasons for the rampant stress and stress related disorders afflicting modern society. Insomnia is a direct effect of stress. Hot tubs can be effective in relieving stress and tension. The massaging jets are so relaxing that one can fall asleep quite soon. Reports suggest that relaxing in hot tubs for 15 minutes every night can improve sleep. Muscle relaxation Hydrotherapy can be useful for treating stressed muscles and nerves. In fact, the hot tub jets mass...

Belly Flattening Meals

Image
The idea of a fit body for many people is having a flat belly and this is a goal of both men and women. Even though exercise is important, there are also some foods which can give really good results. It's not an easy task to get a flat stomach area, but with the right diet and proper exercise it is mission possible. Next time you go grocery shopping, you could shop for these belly flattening foods which will serve as the right catalyst for the change. Try to get rid of the food in your fridge that fattens your stomach and focus on eating and living healthier. The first thing to understand is that you can't get any good results without regular eating. Missing the breakfast or the lunch won't make you lose belly fat, but it can have the opposite effect. You need at least three meals every day - a powerful breakfast, a light lunch and a healthy dinner not later than 7pm. Another thing to put into practice is drinking more water - water intake is actually on top of the lis...

Have a Healthy Diet and Lose Your Weight

Image
The recent world is based on simplicity and fast pace. One of the key significance of the present era is its time saving quality. With the advancement of modern science and technology, life has faced a revolution where every single work is done within a blink of an eye. In all the corners of life there reaches the inescapable impact of science which provides a great deal of ease and comfort. But in spite of this positive side, there is also a negative point. This ease and comfort have made the man turn their faces from doing any work. Earlier, before this tremendous progression of the world, all the works were done manually which helps the people to stay fit by maintaining a good health. But today, even playing games by moving the body vigorously has also changed into the computer games and other online games. So, the growth of the body is prevented which in turn affected the overall development of a person including his or, her mind and outlook. We, therefore, have to find out the p...

Sleep naked - Scientists have come to an Interesting Conclusion

Image
That sleeping naked is very good for human health, not only physical but also psychological. Sleep in the nude, allows the human body to prevent overheating of the body, as the overheating of the body could interfere with production of important hormones such as melatonin and growth hormone. In addition, the normal body temperature allows the body to restore the skin. In addition, sleeping naked can control hunger, also lowers the blood levels of the hormone cortisol (stress hormone). This allows the person to wake up in the morning refreshed, with a good mood and keep this state throughout the day. A man who had trouble sleeping or body was overheated in the morning eat a lot more of its rules, rather than the one who is sleeping naked. The scientists were able to prove that the most beneficial sleep is sleep duration of 7 hours, and the best position to sleep position is the embryo or supine. In addition, they were able to reaffirm that daytime sleep is beneficial for the b...

Ways to Acquire Fitness without the Plight and Cost Restraints

Image
Often people consider the acquisition procedure of the membership of a health club or a gym as a daunting task. It comprises of detailed forms to be filled that include facility equipment information, timing constraints, rules and regulations, payment methodology, workout levels and so on. Sometimes you want to visit gym to relax and tone your body but find it closed or at times you want to stay alone during your workout but people tend to disturb your privacy and cause annoyance. You have to bear unpleasant people sometimes and don't want to be rude to them. However, a gym is a good place for the people who like to meet and get to know each other, but not for the reserved people. There are numerous ways to achieve fitness and vigor without the troubles and payment issues of the health club or gym memberships. One has to keep a practical approach and make wise decisions in spending money because of the prevalent economic dilemma. Prioritize your needs and wants and try to save ...