Friday, December 27, 2013
Switch-n-Click mouse platform for IT professionals.
I must admit I have ignored the warning signs and now I have
to pay for it. I kept postponing buying a keyboard tray that is absolutely
essential to me as I have already been affected thrice with Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome. Most of the computer users who sit before their PC for more than 9
hours a day are affected by this painful condition.
My height is 153 cms,
my husband’s height is 173 cms; we both use one computer. But the computer
table is fitted with an old fashioned key board with no separate provision for
keeping the mouse at comfortable height.
Are you beginning to understand the inconvenience of me?
I came to know about a Switch-n-Click mouse platform.
This keyboard tray is unique with a swivel facility and can also be tilted by
the user as per his comfort. We are given the options of keeping the mouse at
two different heights.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Payday loan for young architect.
David looked totally crest fallen. It was really odd as I
know him to be a cheerful person always.
He is an architect and worked for a construction firm and
lived fairly well. Once in way though he used to confide in me of his regrets
and poor decisions. He once told me that that he should have opted for a career
in IT industry. I don’t blame him because the IT industry pays much more than
other fields. .
Construction engineers are not that highly paid as IT
engineers though the demand for them never wanes.
I asked him the reason for his sullen mood. He immediately
became shy and informed me that he has managed to get a date and wanted to have
a real big fun filled weekend. And he is short on cash. Ah, that’s it then.
He was too proud to ask me for a loan. He inquired if I know
of payday loans company and who will deliver the fastest cash.
When I asked when he needs the cash and he replied he wanted
it yesterday. Poor man, he must be really desperate.
I wrote down the web address of a Fast Cash provider on a
piece paper and urged to him to speak to them immediately. I know that finance
company’s customer care is dependable.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
I am again ditched.
I was shocked at the behaviour of my maid which was highly
indignant. The way she replied to my questions was very odd. She was never like
this over the years and I thought she was rather impolite.
Actually, she is well educated and employed too in a secretarial
firm. She visits our neighborhood once a week to help 3 families with odds and
bits.
I hired her to organize my files and papers which used to be
in mountains at the end of Saturday. I am actually paying her for my
untidiness.
The weekly help abruptly stopped coming without any notice.
When communicated over phone, she said she won’t be resuming her weekly trip
since she is now on her own. I was surprised as I know that she is a regular
visitor to several payday loans online resources.
On further prodding, she said she started her virtual
secretarial service and she is now happy that she need not depend on payday
loans henceforth.
Hmm… what a lady!
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Get your full guitar set including amplifier at throw away price now.
When
I saw him coming in lugging a large bag, I thought he was carrying his cricket
gears. He is my son’s friend, a Norwegian. I casually asked him what his
favorite brand of cricket bat. He blinked for a few seconds before replying
that he doesn’t play cricket but guitar.
Ah,
I then realized what he was carrying in a bag that looked similar to the ones
carried by cricketers. Before I talked again, he opened his bag to take out a
guitar that looked real sleek and guitar cable that connects his guitar to an
amplifier.
He
informed me that these days, a professional guitar player buy a full set of
equipments that consist of all the above and the amplifier. Of course the
guitar picks are also included in the rogue rocketeer electric guitar pack redburst that costs only $120.
Yes,
you read it right, the $120 is for all the above accessories and the sleek
guitar.
Posted by Rangan Badri at Wednesday, December 04, 2013 0 comments
Labels: guitars, music accessories
Monday, December 02, 2013
Is Internet useful or harmful?
This is a much debated topic especially in third world
countries where parents who still live in an era they were born and refuse to
accept contemporary cultures however convenient they may be.
Some parents while embracing Internet and smart phones in
their life don’t agree when their children do the same.
Very biased-eh?
There is widespread opinion that young generation doesn’t
read books, journals, magazines and newspapers these days. I wonder really why should they if they have
excellent possibilities to find everything necessary on-line. Except
information, you can find a lot of other different things that can widen your
outlook.
You can visit Louver gallery with famous Mona Lisa, sitting
comfortably in your armchair in front of computer screen.
You can also order different services. If you log on to
Internet you can purchase anything you can imagine. Just clicking a right
button, you can order term paper or pizza, or tickets to a rock concert. Your
term paper order will be done easily; pizza will be tasty and day - just
wonderful due to Internet services.
Internet without doubt is a blessing for those who have no
time and opportunities to go shopping. Besides commercial part of Internet one
can also find a wide range of ways of communication. You can chat; use ICQ,
instant messengers or an e-mail.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Need a quick cash advance?
Everyone one knows that I am a private person. I was termed like that because I don’t discuss about my professional
or personal life with anyone. What is the need?
Nevertheless, I have seen an irresistible urge in a lot of people to
brag about them unprovoked. I don’t mind
being called a recluse but I would rather keep to myself.
The eye doctor I met a few days ago prodded me how I am
going to meet out the expenses towards buying the progressive lens that he has
prescribed. I know how costly it is but I assured him that I will manage but
did not reveal my resources.
My husband knows an ideal source to avail the required
funds. Several times in the past, he had approached that source for cash advance to meet emergency
expenditure. This particular company’s service is hassles free and they
disburse the funds in about a day or so.
You ought to pay a visit to pacificadvance.com if you
require quick cash advance.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Make your own custom coins for your organization!
We all know what a military coin is. However, what
you see below are coins made by corporate bodies and other organizations!
These stunning looking coins can be made for various purposes
that include a token of appreciation, corporate gifts or as a symbol of an
organization.
These custom made attractive coins are collectors’ dream. You
and I too can make our own coins. The above are just samples. When you browse
coinsforanything.com leisurely (Yes, you would have to allocate special time as
it is very difficult to take your eyes off the colorful custom coins), you will
get more ideas for your:
·
Shape of coins
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Pictures for your coins
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Type of metal for your coins
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Michael Clarke stars in the first Ashes test match.
First, it was Warner who showed the real Aussie color during the first Ashes test match. Now, it is the turn of Michael Clarke who was caught sledging in a real bad language that only the ugly Aussies can speak. Would they behave the same way with their family?
It seems they don't play cricket the way they were taught. They pick up good cricket along with bad mouths. They don't grow-right? Shame on ICC and the umpires to let things go ugly over these years.
Posted by Kidambi Badri
Friday, November 22, 2013
New daughters-in-law should read this.
My
daughter-in-law’s first declaration when she came into our family was she has ‘mageirocophobia’.
I stared at her; in fact every one of us did the same. She understood
immediately that we did not catch up with that new word mageirocophobia which she
explained sheepishly as fear of cooking.
We
laughed out loud! Don’t all the new daughters-in-law have the fear of cooking?
Mostly it is used to escape from the kitchen duties.
I
sent her into our kitchen just to heat the milk in microwave. She was
speechless when she entered the kitchen. It is an ultra modern one with just
about every kitchen gadget you have heard of. She gladly announced she would
shed her cooking phobia soon,
Ah,
a little bit of more on ‘mageirocophobia”.
Sufferers
of mageirokos can feel extremely intimidated by people with skills in cooking,
and this intimidation and feeling of inadequacy is probably the root cause of
the disorder for many.
Now,
it was my turn to give back something to her. Without any expression, I told
her, “I hope you don’t have ‘pentheraphobia’, another common fear that grips new
daughters-in-law.
It is about the fear
of mother-in-law!
Inspired by
Inspired by
http://listverse.com/2009/08/13/10-more-extremely-bizarre-phobias/
Friday, November 15, 2013
Want to brew that world class Gourmet Coffee?
My husband used to ridicule my coffee drinking habit like
this: “Coffee before coffee and coffee after coffee”. I took his criticism as a
compliment as I really would like to be a coffeeholic.
Though I have read about hundreds of coffee flavours, I
would always prefer a perfect South Indian filter coffee brewed only by me.
When a visiting friend from Italy told me about his experience of drinking
gourmet coffee in a remote Indian coffee outlet in Italy, I could not suppress my
incredulity.
Since such verbal description of a coffee taste is never
enough to truly understand and appreciate, I decided to gain insight about
gourmet coffee by doing research online. Within a few seconds, I found a PLR
article on ‘Gourmet Coffee’ that I reproduce below after doing a bit of
modifications. I am gald to share it with other coffee lovers in India,
especially in Madras, the city of coffee lovers.
One of the most
critical aspects of coffee drinking is the grade of the coffee that you start
off with. If you have a favorite flavor, then purchase whole beans in that
flavor. If you can do this, it will allow you to get the most fresh coffee
accessible.
Grind away. Purchase a quality coffee grinder. Some of the
best grinders available today are easy to use and easy to clean up. By grinding
your own coffee beans, youll be able to only grind what you need, meaning that
you will have complete freshness in your coffee.
Store It Right And Tight. It is very fundamental to store
your coffee tightly. Air oxidizes the coffee and can make it to get bitter
quickly. Metal canisters can also enable a metal taste to get into the coffee,
making it taste bad.
The top solution is for a plastic or ceramic air tight
container for your coffee and coffee beans. Also, store it at room temperature
because the moisture in the fridge or freezer can make it go bad faster.
Getting To The Coffee
The Maker. The coffee maker that you use is also critical.
No matter what style that you go with, you can get a good cup of coffee out of
it if you take the essential steps to keeping it fresh.
For example, you should insure that the coffee maker is kept
clean after each use. In fact, youll need to make sure that you detail clean
it, with the assistance of vinegar, every so often as well. Your preferences
will ultimately determine which style of coffee maker you will use. Make sure
that it uses a permanent filter in it.
Even In The Water. Even the water that you use is central to
the quality of the coffee you will get from it. It is essential that you use
water that is free from chlorine and minerals.
Often, using bottled water rather than tap water will
augment the quality of the coffee. Also, keep the water nice and hot. A good
temperature for the water is about 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Supply The Right Amount. It is also central for you to use
the right quantity of coffee beans and coffee grounds in the maker. Too many
and you will have a very strong cup of coffee and too few will make it to be
too weak. Follow the directions provided by the coffee producer for the best
cup of coffee.
Lastly and probably the most vital aspect of getting a great
cup of gourmet coffee is to make sure to enjoy your coffee when it is hot and
fresh. Most restaurants are told to keep coffee for less than thirty minutes,
but at home, the best coffee is the coffee that hasnt sat for more than twenty
minutes.
Posted by Rangan Badri at Friday, November 15, 2013 0 comments
Friday, November 08, 2013
You are not in competition while dating online.
Yesterday, a couple of my old students visited me. I was
taken aback by how they turned out to look beautiful. I casually asked them how
they are managing the dating proposals online considering their active social
media presence.
Surprisingly, none of them giggled. This indicated that they
are matured. One girl’s reply told me how matured youth treated dating
proposals received. Girls don’t like to be treated as if there is a contest on
and they have to be won by rather dishonest methods. While trying to impress
girls, boys project themselves as cinema heroes which would never be true in
reality.
This is what I have gathered from their views and ideas
about online dating:
Online dating is not a competition between competing males
for the attention of a female. Grow
up. Change your mind set from “winning”
to “searching”. This isn’t high
school. You are all grown up and have
been for quite some time, now. Your
attitude is the most important asset you have.
You should like yourself and not concentrate of all of the things that
aren’t YOUR idea of the perfect guy…the one the all women want.
What is that women want, you ask? That’s the age old question. Being of the female persuasion myself, I can
tell you a few things women want and don’t want.
Women want a man to be confident…NOT an arrogant jerk. There’s a big difference. You need to like yourself and not be self
depreciating but you don’t need to come across like you believe that you are a
gift to them from God and have just fallen from the sky. They don’t want you to think that THEY just
fell from heaven and are some kind of perfect being, either. They can’t live up to that expectation.
Women want a communicator. The “strong silent type” really
isn’t appealing at all. They think you
probably don’t have an original thought in your head and you probably haven’t
heard a word they said, either or that you just don’t care what they said or
didn’t even hear what they said. They
want you to be interesting enough to want to know more about you and they want
you to think that they are interesting enough to ask intelligent questions
about what is important to them, too.
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