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Boo Turns One?

May 20, 2013

Boo miniature dachshund
Why question mark?  Because I wasn't that sure if my calculations are right.  It goes like this.  They say one year (365 days) in man is equivalent to seven years in dogs.  But, other says it should be 10.5 years in dogs.  Now, I'm confused.  I wasn't really sure about the age of my miniature dachshund friend Boo should be in dog years.

Anyway, Boo is now one-year-old.  I’m proud and very happy.  I've raise and now taking care of a very friendly loving pet.  All my doubts and fears about pet care finally been gone.  I realized that a pet like my little doxie plays an important role in my life.  Besides the laughter and sweetness with some bloopers of unexpected situations, Boo is the only one who has given me unconditional love besides my family, of course.

Actually, his birthday was on April 17th.  Sadly, I was on a tour in Hong Kong at that time.  So, on the 30th, we went to a nearby mall to watch a dog show, fashion show for dogs.  I want Boo to befriend with other pets with various breeds.  After the show, I bought him something to eat for dinner which is his favorite spaghetti.

Now, Boo is one and I should say a young boy.  I’m sure our adventures together in life will be fruitful as we both love to stroll along the streets or in a park, visit dog shows and planning to join, eat foods, go to the vet, etc.  I wish someday he will stud a beautiful girly doxie for them to bear lovely puppies.


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What's in your water?

May 17, 2013

glass of water
When we walk to the sink and turn on the tap, we obviously expect to get a glass of water.  When you really start to break things down, however, and realize what is going on behind the scenes, you start to see that there are so many other things in the water that are harmful to us.  In some cases, those harmful items are added to the water, as is the case with fluorine and chloride, chemicals that can hurt the human body.

There may also be a wide variety of other chemicals that are in the water, including prescription medications and runoff from local farm fields.  If you would like to have pure water again, there are some ultrafiltration membranes that are available to help you to achieve that purpose (Source: Ultrafiltration Membranes by SynderFiltration).  Not only can those membranes help you with sulfate removal fromwater, they can often remove almost 100% of all molecules from the water that are not water.

Although there are many different types of filtration units that are available, one of the more common is known as reverse osmosis.  With a high quality reverse osmosis filtration system, you can expect to remove the majority of the components from your drinking water that are not actually water.  These can either be hooked up directly to your water system for drinking water or you can have an entire house filtration system, to help remove impurities from your bathing water as well.  It is one thing that you can do in order to help improve your health and to make sure that you are getting the purest water possible.
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Is River Rafting Good For Your Health?

May 15, 2013

river rafting by Bird Mom
Embarking on an adventure vacation is no doubt a very enjoyable time and gives an opportunity to an individual to test his or her endurance levels.  There is certainly no other adventure activity than the white water river rafting in Rishikesh to experience the ultimate thrill and have an unforgettable holiday experience.  This particular sport not only challenges the physical ability of an individual, but mental as well.  Whitewater rafting certainly provides a great adrenaline rush to the people and also some of the below mentioned benefits:

Whole Body Workout
One of the great benefits of the white water river rafting is that it helps in the full body workout.  It is such an excellent sport that it continuously tests an individual's strength and endurance levels.  During rafting, the arms and legs muscles are stretched when an effort is made to move or balance the boat without hitting it into the rocks.  After the end, a person will find a new found energy and feel completely rejuvenated.

Minimizes Stress
A lot of people engage in this particular kind of adventure activity just to break free from the shackles of the frenetic lifestyle.  This is one of the best ways to minimize the stress levels and have a blasting time.  A great outdoor activity in the enchanting Rishikesh provides a great chance to the people to re-energize their body and most importantly get rid from the negative thinking.  The mind blowing scenic locations and secluded environment will provide a real treat to the eyes and help in forgetting all the worries.

Great for Overall Health and Joint Problems
It cannot be denied that rafting requires a great endurance to paddle the boat and move it through the challenging water rapids and turns.  It is always a very memorable experience.  According to many renowned health experts, paddling is considered to be an excellent exercise that builds the muscles of the hands and legs.  It also shows a significant improvement in building the cardiovascular strength, reducing blood pressure and eradicating joint problems.

The Experience of Nature Acts as an Excellent Stress Buster
White water rafting is certainly meant for all those people who just love to spend the time outdoors and witness the great natural splendor of the region.  The rafting in Rishikesh is set amidst the awe-inspiring sceneries.  One of the great things about this particular kind of an activity is that it provides an enthralling experience for those who want to enjoy the wonderful tranquil environment and simultaneously also proves to be an ideal stress buster activity.  As you connect with the enchanting environment and serene beauty nature, it goes a long way in improving your immune system that promotes your physical and mental health.

It is crystal-clear that the white water rafting in Rishikesh is a refreshing way to get out from the maddening lifestyle, knockout stress and feel better.  As a person passes through the wild flowing water, it goes a long way in improving the self-esteem and self-confidence.  The rolling rapids, beautiful backdrops and clear blue waters will even draw the attention of the unwilling individuals to try their hand in rafting.  Good luck and have great fun!

Shubhanshi Aggarwal
About the Author:  Shubhanshi Aggarwal loves traveling and sharing her travel experience with the world through her blogs.  She has traveled around India and abroad.  The destinations in India close to her heart are Rajasthan, Kerala and Uttarakhand, which are popular for their very own reasons.  The diversity of these places has always attracted her and she has always expressed it through her writing.

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For free or with a fee – a developer’s concern

May 13, 2013

Top Apps
Mobile apps as we all know created a great impact in making our virtual life easier.  Vast range of apps nowadays became very useful in terms of communication, entertainment, education and information.  Considering the fact that numerous apps are being introduce to us mobile users via online stores every month or perhaps on a weekly basis, a battlefield between free or with fee app is a concern.

The Idea
“The creative process in developing an app isn't that easy,” says Michael Beard.  Michael Beard is an emerging mobile developer.  According to Michael, “It takes more than just an idea in order to create one.”  He also said that “great apps of today were created for a sole purpose which is to be useful and helpful to mobile users.”

The Process
Another factor to consider is the process it involves in creating an app.  “Rome wasn't built in a day so as an app,” says Mr. Beard.  He implies that it takes more than just an idea to create one.  You also need to have a superb skill and a lot of time and patience.  Most of the popular apps of today were thoroughly tested in terms of technicality and usability before it was introduced to an online market.

Who are involved?
“Helping hand matters,” says Michael.  According to him it takes more than just one developer to create a great app.  A team or a group of developers is much better during the process.  Dissemination of responsibilities and creating possible solutions are easily done through team work.

Other concerns
Resources or funding is on top of the list in creating a great app.  No great apps were developed without it especially in a group or team of developers.  Another concern is about hacking and piracy which giving developers a lot of headache.  Because of this, a lot of businesses loses in terms of sales leading to closure and losing good developers in creating useful apps for mobile users.

Mobile users should consider this list on why new apps were listed on an online store with a minimal fee.  Most of the time developers introduce their new app for only $0.99 or sometimes free for user experience about the app.  It would be a great help for developers if app users would not hesitate to download and use apps with a minimal fee and the reasons behind it are truthful and must be considered.
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Grandma's Birthday - My Treat

May 11, 2013

grandma's cake
My grandma Virginia was born on the 10th of May.  We planned to celebrate her birthday this Thursday in my house, but we decided to do it in a restaurant instead.  Why?  It was because of the humid hot weather that day and considering my budget too and besides will be having a dinner on Sunday for Mother’s Day at Advent’s house.  Also, we hired a repairman that day to fix or repair things in my house like the faucets in the kitchen sink and bathroom, removing roof stains, etc.
family
Place
City de Luxe, a newly opened restaurant known for its savory pancit and flavorful fried chicken.  Here, we spent an hour for lola’s birthday.  The ambiance is exquisite.  I like the vibrant colors and the decorative elements of its interior design especially the metal craft artworks that lite the sides of each table and on top a beautiful circular metallic centerpiece that lite each table.  About their service, it is great.
birthday foods
Foods
Humor says there is something unique about the foods in this resto, a distinguish taste.  We were intrigued to try their savory food that’s why we chose this place.  So, I ordered pancit, buttered chicken, pinoy spaghetti, halo-halo, ice tea, and a cake.
nephew and cousins
Bloopers
While waiting for our order, here is one of many bloopers by my nephew and cousins.

A new resto with great ambiance and foods is really fun while celebrating lola’s birthday.  This is really sulit (economical) especially on my tight budget.
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