Life Is What You Make It: September 2009

Rugged Nerds Gaming Forum

If you are into competitive gaming, casual gaming, and everything in between. Then ruggednerds.com is for you. Ruggednerds.com is a forum where game lovers come together and discuss about games. If you love playing game online like my son then you should visit ruggednerds.com

They talks about game like heroes of newerth. This forum is good for kids and adult online game lover. Get connected with people of the same interest like you do. Visit ruggednerds.com and visit the latest game discussions.

Sharing My Beauty Secret

I have been suffering with facial dryness for quite sometime now. I decided to change the products that I am using. I must admit that this product really works, I have been using it for two months now and I love the result. They are kind of expensive but you get the result for what you pay for.

This Advanced activating serum is the inclusion of a messenger. It contains peptides that stimulate cell communication to speed the repair of damaged skin and enhance elasticity to reduce wrinkles. Over time, it helps skin act, look and feel younger. Contains peptides, anti-oxidant vitamins, and nourishing botanical extracts to soothe, soften, and restore the skin’s natural radiance.Known to help prevent the signs of pre-mature aging. Enriched with Vitamins C & E. & offers anti-oxidant protection.Helps enhance elasticity, suppleness and improves appearance of dull and damaged skin. Reduces and smooths the appearance of surface wrinkles

Kirkland Signature by Borghese Age-Defying Protective Moisture Lotion SPF 15. Nourish Your Skin. Formulated with Mineral Salts, Sea Salts, and anti-oxidant Vitamin E, this nutritious daily moisturizer helps protect and defend skin from the sun’s harmful rays and free radical damage. Light and luxurious, it hydrates all day as it restores a smoother, firmer, more radiant look.

Try it, this serum and moisturizer might work on your skin like works in mine.

Women love to shop I knew that for sure, because I am one among many( wink). We went to Fred Myer tonight just to pick up some prescription but this shoes caught my attention when I first enter the store. I am a shoe lover, I tried it, it felt so comfortable and look so cute and I cannot resist the temptation, so I bought it :((. I must say, I got like dozen's of shoes and haven't wear most of them.

But I will put them in a good use, like sending them to Philippines or bring it with me there the next time I visit. My sisters and I have the same shoe size, so they would not go to waste.

Do Well in a High School English Class

So you've entered High School and you are wondering about your English teacher. You've heard different things about the class but you don't know what to believe. You're trying to get at least a 3.5 this year and you know you need an 'A' in his or her class to do it.

1. Make sure you bring your notebook/binder and a pen or pencil to class everyday. You won't impress your teacher by asking him or her for paper or a pencil.
2. Write down assignments and due dates when the teacher gives homework. He or she will expect it to be done on time for full credit.
3. Do all (yes all) your work. A missing assignment will come back to haunt you and might even prevent you from getting the grade you want.
4. Ask questions! Nothing pleases an English teacher more than a question about the topic at hand. If you ask questions, you probably know what's going on; if you don't, then ask! It shows that you are engaged in the material and you might learn something by asking a good question.
5. Come to class (on time). If you are habitually absent or late all the time, your grade will suffer (and you probably won't get an A).
6. Read! The best way to become a better reader/writer is to read on your own. Spend about 20 minutes reading at home every day. You will be amazed by how much vocabulary you will learn and how much better your writing will be.
7. Stay after school for extra help. If you find you aren't good at some aspect of the class (ex: introductions, thesis statements, grammar) then ask the teacher for extra help. He or she will be happy to spend time with you after class and you'll probably get better at whatever it is you are struggling with.
8. Go above and beyond expectations. In high school, doing the bare minimum will not get you an A. If you do the assignment correctly, chances are you will get a B. If you do it exceptionally well, you will get an A.

Talk to your teacher after class about something that was discussed in class that you thought was interesting or was confusing. This will clarify the issue in your mind and allow for the teacher to explain himself or herself again (if he was confusing the first time).Encourage your fellow students. If you help and encourage them, they will do the same for you. And who knows when you might need the help of a fellow classmate to understand a difficult concept or assignment.
Participate in class discussions about the books your class has been reading. Support you opinions with quotes from the book, or make connections to other books the class has read. Most teachers give participation grades, and these can really help to bring up your final grade. Most teachers are impressed by deep thoughts and intellect, try to show you know about current events, you can relate to your current book or text.Teachers like you to be well read so read up on classic literature, such as The Scarlet Letter, To Kill a Mocking Bird, and Gone with the Wind, and talk about these books. Show you care about the class; don't text or slack off.

Never cheat or plagiarize! If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing you will receive an automatic zero for the assignment and will probably be referred to the administration. While its possible to bounce back and still get an 'A' with a zero on an assignment it is very difficult, not to mention that your teacher will never trust you again. Avoid doing assignments last minute. In order to get an 'A' you need to do your very best. It is difficult to do your very best at 2:30 in the morning the night before an assignment is due, on the bus on the way to school, or during your math class.Cutting class will lower your grade - you will miss out on valuable class material and will be behind when you decide to rejoin the class. Plus, it makes your teacher angry when you cut his class. If your teacher finds out about it, he or she will be upset with you.

Affordable Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

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Autumn

Ah, it's fall season! Autumn is my favorite season of all. I just loved the tree leaves changing colors from green to yellow, purple leave to brown, it is so breath taking looking at those leaves. They are so amazing how the leaves changes their colors. After they change colors, they depart from the trees and fall down the grown.

Time, days, months goes by so fast, you never know it winter will be here soon.

Mexico Family Vacation

Thinking about doing something special for your love one or for your whole family? Why not book a special vacation for you and for your love one? better yet book a vacation for your family at karismahotels.com. If you want to leave your work behind and the stressing world behind you for a while and have a pleasant week alone or with your love one, the Karisma Hotels & Resorts is the place you. Experience the overwhelming, and exciting and ridiculous amazing vacation place in Mexico. Come and enjoy the world class service, gourmet cuisine and drinks at River Maya Resort Karisma Hotels.

Treat your family with Mexico family vacation and enjoy luxury service they provide. Karismahotels.com is fit for all occasions like weddings, birthdays or any kind of special occasions. Take advantage of the best resorts with private swim-up and Infinity balcony pool suites, beach butlers, Beachfront Sky Massages, experiential dining, and cash-free transactions. Call karismahotels.com at 1.888.280.8810 or go online for more information.

Find a Good Auto Mechanic

In a world where few people know their vehicle's workings, it's good to know how to find the right person to keep you up and running. With just a few tips, you'll be driving comfortably for years to come.

1. First, try to research various automotive certifications. A good auto mechanic will be ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified and should have a certification indicating what areas he is proficient in.
2. Another thing to look for is affiliation signs. AAA will certify some local repair shops after examining their credentials and business policies, and they will have a list of those shops on their website.
3. "Stake-out" your local shops. This means driving past and checking out the facilities. You should be looking for key details such as the cleanliness of the grounds and work areas. Take notice of the makes, quantity, and quality of the other customers' cars. If you drive a 5 year old Ford truck, and the only vehicles you see around are run-down, old Fiats in the parking lot that probably isn't the place for you.
4. Ask around. Your friends, family, and colleagues have cars, and have to get them serviced somewhere. Find out how they feel about their mechanics.
5. When in doubt, you can always go back to the dealership. They almost always charge a higher labor rate and more for the parts, but they're supposed to know your vehicle and be able to get the job done.
6. Talk to the mechanic, ask questions and request to see the old parts when they are removed. When a mechanic puts a face to the vehicle and knows he may be talking with you again he is more likely to be more particular about how he performs the repairs.

Websites for help

There are lots of websites out there now to help in the fight against bad repairs as well. Here are a few that you should check out.

Find the best local repair center: Mechanixloop[1] This website will allow you to search by your zip code and find the highest rated auto repair center. They have unique technology to take the total voice of people across the internet, and rank the auto repair centers based on what the local people have said about them. Also let you post comments, and reviews on your experience.

Find how much it should cost: RepairPal and DriverSide will give you the approximate cost of given repairs in your city. This will prepare you to know generally how much a repair should cost you so you don't get taken to the cleaners.

After you find what you believe to be a quality mechanic, but before you dedicate your car to that person, test out the relationship you will have with him. Take your car in for just an oil change to see how he is going to treat you.Be weary of a repair station that always wants to do more than you asked for. It's nice of them to check your vehicle over for potential problems, but if every time you go they find something major wrong they're probably trying to rip you off. It's called up-selling a job. Flat-rate mechanics make their money doing it.

Medical Information

Getting correct medical information can be the difference between life and death. Maybe your problem isn't quite that severe, but you still need to know how to get the proper information.

Talk to a pharmacist. Contemporary pharmaceutical education makes pharmacist a proficient specialist in medical information and, of course, prescription and OTC medicines. Besides, pharmacists are used to serving customers, perhaps, more than any other member of a medical team, so their attitude will be mostly friendly, while the answers will be mostly competent. Check Mayo Clinic. Their search offers access to a vast collection of up-to-date medical information. Consult a local physician or medical social worker. Even if you do not regularly see a doctor, many will be willing to share basic medical information with you and help you decide whether to schedule a visit.

Your health insurance may provide free consulting by phone. Google your specific condition to find disease-specific information and support sites. Join a support group. Members often exchange valuable tips and experienced patients/caregivers can provide help and understanding. You can post specific queries to doctors or internet search experts at many sites. See external links below.Look up your prescriptions at sites like Drugs.com or RxList.com. Look up your prescribed tests and understand what they mean. Sites like Labtestsonline.org . Find systematic reviews and meta-analyses of clinical studies at the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews. Refer to guidelines.gov for the guidelines that doctors use to prescribe treatments. Visit MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine's award-winning consumer health information site (www.medlineplus.gov). This site will point you to many of the valuable resources described above -- it's one-stop information shopping!

Always check the credentials of professionals/Web sites from whom you seek information. Don't panic, whatever you discover online. Double-check any important information with a specialist. Remember, it's your right to demand a second opinion, even if the primary source of medical information is your own family doctor.If consulting with a doctor or physician about a medical problem you think you might have, be as detailed as you can be about your symptoms. This could prevent serious misdiagnosis.

Never trust a source that is trying to sell you something. Sites that sell vitamins, herbal supplements, and other forms of unestablished medical treatments should be avoided. "Natural" treatments can be very dangerous! Don't let the word "natural" trick you into thinking "safe".

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UNITED BLOGGERS AWARD

There are so many bloggers in this world. Different races, ages,languages. Bloggers often evolved their time maintaining blogs on what is going on in this world and sometimes forget to come together and be one and that include me. Today, Imelda at My Daily Thoughts and Moods tag me with this award "UNITED BLOGGER AWARD". Thank you mel for passing me this award. Once again I appreciate it.

We, bloggers come from different nationalities all over the world. It is such a wonder that we are united because of blogging. This tag is made to know the nationality you are proud to have. I am enjoining all the bloggers to join this tag. Let us see how long we can make this list.

Here are the rules:

1. Copy this entire post but appropriately acknowledge the tag giver.

2. Link your and your blog's name (that is, put your and your blog's name plus the URL) and add the nationality that you have e. g Filipino, Finnish, American, Canadian, etc.)

3. Tag as many bloggers as you can so we can generate a long list here.
4. Return here and give me a comment or a message to include you in the masterlist.

5. If you have multiple blogs, you may copy this tag in all your sites but please include only one blog of yours in each post.

6. Update your masterlist by coming back here.

7. This tag will not only help us know the bloggers we keep in touch in the blogosphere but will also help build traffic to our sites.

MASTERLIST: (List down your nationality here. The first one has been done for you).

FILIPINO

1)My Daily Thoughts and Moods
2)Life Is What You Make It
3)My Life Perception & Inspiration
4)Basic Baloganomics

I am also tagging some of the bloggers who are at Imelda's list,
Liza,David Funk, Marly, Cacai,Chiel, Eden, Annalou, Cecille, Amy, Belen, Berlyn, Carlota, Csseyah, Dauphine, Dee, Dhemz,Dorothy, Eds, Emie, Ester, Grace, Jane, Jenjen, Juliana, Lina, Marie, Mira, Rosilie. And to all who would like to grab this award. Happy tagging guys.

Mac to Windows Compatibility without Compromise

As a performance-focused software company, Group Logic has covered a lot of distance since opening its doors in 1988. Grouplogic.com successfully worked through more than 80 commercial releases, built an impressive client list of more than 4,000 leading companies, and won recognition and respect as a leader in our industry.

It’s a strong track record. But grouplogic see a new starting line every day, a fresh chance to deliver new opportunities and greater value to their customers that in turn bring key business advantages to their network operations.

At Group Logic we look beyond the digital bells and whistles. This is still a people business, where commitment and reliability make all the difference in creating a lasting partnership. That’s why more than 4,000 top companies trust grouplogic.com every day to move their mission-critical data around their enterprise-and around the world.

Are Mac clients a critical component of your IT infrastructure? Have you struggled with ways to integrate them seamlessly into your Windows File & Print Server environment? Fundamental differences between the Mac and Windows operating systems can make this integration a challenge.

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Backed by years of engineering and customer-driven enhancements, ExtremeZ-IP is the most compatible and stable Windows-based AFP server solution on the market – the file sharing protocol designed to fully support the Mac experience. With ExtremeZ-IP you get seamless integration while maintaining the complete Mac experience for end-users. You also get a powerful suite of administrator features that will enable you to manage your business more efficiently. Try their product, call group logic or go online.

Strengthen Friendship Award

After a few days not even giving my blog a glance, today I have a chance to check some of my account. As I was trying to visit some of my blogger friends. I came to find out that I am out to date cause I have to many things that I'd missed. Like friends passing me some award. I just would like to apologized though for not posting them quick. Anywho, this award was given to me by David Funk, thank you sir David once again for including me to your award/tag list. I appreciate the friendship.

Award above implies :

Green: symbolizes the new buddies
Yellow: represents the guys who are always active
Blue: symbolized with PR blogger buddies high
Platform Red: symbolizes that we are all equal, junior or senior is summarized in one place, with the same blood red, and we are brothers.

Now , I would like to open this for a grab. Spread the "Strengthen Friendship Award" to everyone. Happy blogging guys. Also, I would like to add that this award was passed to me by Mel as well. Thanks mel for the award and for the friendship also.

Top card droppers for the month of August

To all my August to 10 EC Dropper, I would like to say thank you and I appreciate the visit you pay in the pass month. Hope you all would not get tired visiting my blogs even though I am not present at all time. Once again thank you.

Mom's Place
A Taste of Both Worlds
Technochase
Alterity Art
My Life's Perception and Inspiration
Les Bijoux Créa-Lune
My baby's Diary
Pinay WAHM
Blogback Time
nfall2rt designstudio

Let's talk about ham!

Ham is considered by many in America to be the ultimate holiday entree, but you need not reserve ham strictly for special occasions.
Ham history
Domestication of pigs for food dates back to 4900 B.C. in China and by 1500 B.C., Europe had followed suit. Although Christopher Columbus had eight pigs on board when he left Spain for the new world, it is explorer Hernando de Soto whose 13 pigs became the breeding stock for America's pork industry. By the 17th century, most American farmers raised pigs. The shelf-life of salt pork and bacon made both staple in most kitchens.

The word ham comes from the Old English hamm. George A. Hormel & Company pioneered canned hams in America in 1926. Country ham is first mentioned in print in 1944, referring to a method of curing and smoking done in the rural sections of Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Vermont and other nearby states. The term now refers to a style, rather than location.

Is ham good or bad for your health? Here is my opinion about ham.

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