Sink or Swim

Wow, toys are getting more expensive each year. Just check out Mindflex – a game that utilizes the power of your mind.

This latest mental activity from Mattel uses a lightweight headset with sensors for the forehead and earlobes that are supposed to measure your brainwave activity. As you focus, a small foam ball will rise and as you relax, the ball will go down slowly. Of course, I’m only basing it from the description and haven’t really tried it myself. But this will surely blow my brother’s mind as he’s been trying to convince me that he can move things ever since we were kids.

I came across today some Windows 7 coupons from the Coupon Trunk website. I’m a frequent visitor of Coupon Trunk ever since I found out that you can save big bucks with online coupons whether it’s something as small as free shipping or a 40% off deal on big ticket items.

Anyway, I’m not a fan of upgrading Windows XP especially when upon installing my first Windows Vista, I realized that most of my graphics software don’t work. Windows 7 on the other hand has been receiving great reviews all throughout its beta and RC stages so I’m willing to give it a try.

I’m especially looking forward to the Snap feature because in my line of work, I always need to see two windows side by side. It’s useful when comparing designs, HTML codes and what-not.

With the Pin feature, you can keep programs and files handy by pinning them to the taskbar.

After watching the demos all day, I just can’t wait to get my hands on this OS. The Microsoft discounts at Coupon trunk are just perfect. I’m just not sure whether to buy Professional or Ultimate right this moment. Perhaps I can just buy the Anytime Upgrade if I’m not happy with Pro. Even with the coupon code, the difference between Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate is still too big (around $100) so I think I’ll wait and try Pro first.

By Justin Van Genderen.

Just saw an advertisement for an Oklahoma City lawyer online and loved how they used animation to tell a story. It made me wonder if I should try animation myself. Although I have no time right now to learn new skills, I love to be able to take a stab at it again. My first try at (weird) animation was with Flash and the story was about Hello Kitty turning into siopao (asian pastry filled with meat) and then later on going to heaven. Very elementary but fun nonetheless. With so many things going on at work and pressure to create something mind-blowing, I find it nice to do something creative that’s not related to work at all.

Fill out insurance online quotes. Why go outside when you can compare quotes from the comforts of your own home?

Although I miss brainstorming with other colleagues, I never regretted working from home. It’s like this type of setup was created to make things convenient for me. I rock on my own especially when no one’s breathing down my neck.

Shop for gadgets. Nothing beats being able to touch the items that you’re purchasing but with the price difference, online wins hands down.

Online learning / higher education. With so many things that I need to do plus traffic everywhere you go, I prefer to learn new skills online instead of commuting to a school or center and learn the same thing in front of a computer.

by DilsJ

Thom York

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I really like the web site design of Ski Butlers. I’m in the process of conceptualizing for an advertisement for a ski resort when I came across their site. Ski Butlers specializes in hassle-free deer valley ski rentals. What they do is go to your house and bring any sizes of skis and snowboards that might fit you. Their ski rental expert technicians will custom fit all that you need including boots and other ski accessories to ensure that you’re ready for your ski trip. Because of this very innovative service, you’d think they will cost more. But you’d be surprised to know that their rental rates are the same and sometimes even lower than some of the local Deer Valley ski rental shops.

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1. Speak a foreign language. Choosing between French or Spanish.

2. Drive a car. Yep, still don’t know how no matter how many times my husband nags at me.

3. Bake. I love to be like one of those stay-at-home moms who can bake almost anything.

4. Create animated movies

5. Be patient.

6. Swim or to be more accurate, swim when I can no longer touch the floor of the ocean or pool

7. Dance like the heroine from Step Up 2

8. Play the violin. I want to learn this so much.

9. Be brave enough to watch a horror flick

10. Surf

My do-it-yourself brother-in-law would definitely love this really cool home improvement product from Creative Corners. He’d like it so much that I’m thinking of getting him a whole package as a Christmas gift. It’s a Do It Yourself arched doorway that you can install on any part of the house. With pre-formed corner inserts at $54.95 per opening, you can transform your square interior doorways into stylish arched corners without all the stress that comes with building drywall arches. You can even choose from four architectural styles – partial, full, eyebrow and step to assure that it will complement the interior design of your home.

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Part Two – The Where’s?

Where do you want to be in 6 years? Working inside my mansion while I can hear the laughter of my kids in the garden.
Where were you last night? Dizzy in bed.
Where did you grow up? Manila
One place that I go to over and over? Boracay
Your favorite place to eat out? Sbarro or Aveneto Pizzeria
Wish list items? Designer handbag and iMac
Last time you laughed? Just this morning
Last time you cried? Four months ago.

Part Three – The What’s?
Something that you aren’t? Rich and famous.
Last thing you did? Ate a bowl of fettuccine Alfredo. 
What are you wearing? Huge shirt and yellow capri pants.
Something you’re not wearing? Any outfit that will show my flabs. I would take appetite suppressants if eating wasn’t so enjoyable.
Your favorite store? Kamiseta, Maldita, Bayo

My friend who has never visited the Philippines decided to take an impromptu trip last March. She wanted to experience the beaches here and see firsthand if they are really as beautiful as I’ve described. She did have fun but we found out too late that she has mild rosacea. Which is why when I saw the rosacea treatment from zenmed.com, she was the first one who came to my mind. If you too are suffering from skin redness, irritation and sometimes swelling regardless if its from the heat or cold, you would be happy to know about this treatment.

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Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme

Part One – Describe:

Your hair? Flat, black and long-ish
Your mother? Young looking and beautiful.
Your father? Playful.
Your favorite food? Creamy and garlicky
Your dream last night? Can beat any blockbuster movies out there.
Your favorite drink? Creamy and fruity.
Your dream/goal? is so far.
The room are you in? Messy
Your hobby? Non-existent.
Your fear? stupid and childish.
Your TV? Huge
Your Pets? None
Friends? Plenty, loud and crazy.
Your life? Stable
Your mood? Fed up with being sick and dizzy.
If you’re missing someone? Whiney
Your best friend? Hard to contact.

I envy people who can afford to have a sauna in their homes. My friend in Australia for example is planning to have one installed in their mini-gym. Granted she’s filthy rich but that doesn’t mean I have to go to the local gym and share with four more people before I can relax and have my pores cleaned.

Anyway, I checked the Crystal Sauna website and just like what I thought, it’s pretty pricey but not as expensive as I expected it to be. They sell all kinds of saunas from portables to luxuries, family, outdoors to infrared saunas. The 2-person infrared sauna will cost about $2,995.00 from Crystal Sauna only. It has a wall-to-wall heating system, 10 carbon fiber heaters with a total of 4,170 square inches heating surface area, ergonomic backrests (I’ve always hated those sauna rooms without proper seats), thick tempered glass door and windows and 24″ deep bench.

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Now that we’re having our 2nd child, you should expect more posts about baby products here. I am after all, a shopaholic addict when it comes to baby items. For one, who would berate you for shopping too much if you’re doing it for your child, right? Well, that’s my reason, at least.

On our first baby, we realized how important it is to have an infant travel bed. We go out of town and visit relatives all the time so this is a must for us. My current pick is the Eddie Bauer infant travel bed because its just so lightweight and perfect for napping wherever you are. I found this from Baby Safe Travel web site and been very impressed so far.

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There are about 40 beautifully done interiors from this post here but let me share with you my top 5 favorite. Click on the photos to access the owner of the photos.

Great natural lighting effect

Shiny floors and that hanging seating area is just spectacular.

Another play with natural lighting. Looks so real except for the bed sheets.

The details are simply amazing.

Looks like a CGI cartoon but great nonetheless.