I'm sure everyone is hooked on their televisions right now for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton which takes place today at the Westminster Abbey at 11:00am (6:00pm Manila time).
Who doesn’t like free? I’m sure everybody does, especially when it comes to software. Some people may not know it, but the internet is actually chock-full of free software. All you need is to know where to look.
You have a lot of options when it comes to file sharing software. aMule and Ares are just a couple of them. I have personally used these or variants of them as they are open-source software. Both these peer-to-peer programs are not limited to connect to networks with only the same software, they can connect to multiple sources making searches and downloads faster.
So you have a lot of music files and would like to edit them, say get rid of the pops and hisses from the LP-ripped files, or normalize the levels so all your tracks or at the same volume level, then Audacity is the software for you. This is a program that I use and have installed on my systems. Aside from the capabilities I mentioned, there are other features that you may find useful. I’ve used it to remove the vocals form tracks and even reduce the bitrate of songs to make it into a phone’s ringtone.
A free 3D graphics program? It turns out there is one in Blender. It’s a free app that can be used for modeling, texturing, water and smoke simulations, non-linear editing, among others as well as creating interactive 3D applications including video games and animated films. I’m still getting the hang of it and developers are continuously trying to streamline the interface. And for a 3D suite, Blender has a relatively low hardware requirement.
How about a free multimedia player? Yes there’s the omnipresent Windows Media Player, but is it good enough? Some people don’t think so, hence they made other players available like the BS Player. Now this is another oldie as it has been in existence for several years now. It’s still here and it is better than ever. It can just about play anything you throw at it.
All of these are open-source software, meaning its source code is available for users to study, edit, and improve the software. Other than subject everyone else to the mercy of the big software companies, several geniuses pool their knowledge together to come up with a god-sent free alternative that can hold its own against the big dogs, and some even say even better than the paid software.
0 commentsA few weeks ago, the kids had their well-baby check up at the nearby clinic. We also had our anti-flu shots administered by their pediatrician. Anyway, while we were waiting for our turn, the nurse in her hot pink scrubs took their weight for the doctor’s records. The clinic, small as it was, was filled with people in scrub suits. The nurses, attendants and medical technician were all wearing scrubs, making you feel like you were in an actual hospital.
I used to wonder why workers in hospitals and clinics nowadays were always wearing scrubs as compared before when only the people in the operating rooms were the ones wearing them. But then, I realized that wearing an all-white uniform all day was a little difficult especially when you interact with a lot of people on a daily basis. I myself would be wary of staining my white shirts. Plus, I believe kids would feel more comfortable dealing with people in scrubs, with the different vibrant colors they now come in, especially now that they come in different designs and prints. And from the way they look, they seem pretty comfortable to wear, especially the ones from http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/. If only everyone could dress like that to work.
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My sister sent this to me last week and it’s really a good package that I’m thinking if we will avail of this since we haven’t had a vacation as a family for a long time. I remember the time we spent our honeymoon at El Nido and we really had a great time there. And now this resort is owned by El Nido already, I’m sure the trip is going to be worth it especially since they are offering it at a low price. Booking period is from April 15-June 30 and travel period is until September 30. I still have a few months to think and save if we want to avail of this promo.
The onset of menopause is usually announced by symptoms like hot flushes, defined as “a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body that begins, and is most strongly felt, in the head and neck regions.” While hot flushes are common and may begin during perimenopause, which is about two years before menstruation ceases, not all women experience the symptom. For those who do, there are natural ways to treat or alleviate the discomfort.
Stay cool. Even minimal increase to your body’s core temperature can trigger hot flushes. Wear cool clothing, open windows or air conditioning, or sip cold drinks whenever you can.
Rest and Relax. Stress is one of the most common triggers, so stress-reducing techniques may be helpful. Do yoga, meditate, or just rest.
Deep Breathing. Exercises on deep breathing have been proven to help combat hot flushes. Do this by sitting comfortably, and inhaling deeply for five seconds, and exhaling for five seconds. Repeat the cycle until you feel calm and relaxed. Do this for 15 minutes twice a day.
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Muscle strains and ligament sprains are two of the most common sports injuries that happen in everyday life. Soft tissue injuries result in varying degrees of pain and swelling, which should prompt appropriate action to protect the injury and promote full recovery. If, at any time, you become worried that an injury might be severe - or the pain, swelling, or function worsens or shows no improvement within 48 hours - let a doctor check it. Here are some of the tips to help avoid injury: