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Friday, December 27, 2013
Data is important! How to recover lost files
There are two types of people in this world. People who have lost information and people who are about to lose information.
This statement could not be truer!
It's most important as a parent. I've spoken about it before, that the last thing you want is to lose are your children's baby photos. With everything digital these days, data in the form of all your photos can be so easily lost!
It's the best idea to have backup external hard drives and also backups of those! Seriously.. that's what I do!
But there are also some pretty cool software out there that are very useful.
I was contacted by the folks at ReclaiMe.com to review their software! ReclaiMe File Recovery can undelete a single file or multiple files, unformat a hard drive (internal and external, desktop and laptop) or a memory card, plus more.
I whacked the program on the computer and the install looks fantastically professional. This is one thing I often worry about, when the installer tries to install other programs or doesn't allow you to change the install location. If it tries these things, it's often buggy or malware, but this software looks really good.
My problem is though, to truly test it, I'd need a hard drive to unformat! Tempted to get an old laptop out and have a go, but *sigh* too much effort (fyi - I hate the god damn laptop, hence why I can't be bothered with it!).
I gave it a go in little, smaller methods, looks really simple and easy to use! But I can also let you know of a wicked review I found on the big boy website Cnet's Download.com:
"Saved me losing 15tb of data!"
Are you kidding me? I don't understand how anyone can lose that amount of data and then also be able to easily recover it!
To put that amount of info into perspective for you guys, 15tb of data would be equal to approx 150 million half an hour YouTube videos.. at a quick maths check. My calculator couldn't take the amount of numbers! hehehe.
My only downfall isn't anything to do with the software. The website could look a bit flashier and less use of complex syntax for the dull minded like myself.
Very happy though to have a bit of software like this, just in case I do happen to lose those important baby photos and videos somehow.
So give it a look guys. Grab yourself a just in case copy for the day that you might need it too!
Visit http://www.reclaime.com for a free to try version.
- tork
Posted by Torkona at 9:01 PM
Sunday, December 22, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 6 Finale
Last week! It's all over!
My Biggest Loser Weight Loss has come to a close with today being the end of Week 6.
Lost another kilo, making a grand, glorious total of 85kgs. That is 3kgs weight loss in total. Can't believe I lost it, even around the Christmas holidays!
The question is though, did I beat my wife in our weight loss battle?
Pffft.. no where near. My wife lost herself 5kgs. She is the master! Yeah, I admit it. Her stamina to ignore unhealthy foods has been amazing and she is addicted to working out and doing better than her husband. Funny how those things work!
On the subject of winners, the other important announcement!
the winners of a 3 month membership to the Biggest Loser Club Online are....
Jacky B
Julia M
Well done to the two winners! You'll each receive an email from me ASAP.
So let me summarize the last 6 weeks. It's been disappointing but informative. Nothing to do with the site though, disappointing from the fact that I had a couple of weight increases. I put it down to over exercising for muscle build or perhaps more of the latter, stupid Tork at stupid Christmas parties.
God damn cheesecake.. *sigh*
But, the Biggest Loser program is great. I could not recommend it more than I have. It's my second time on their program with my second weight loss result. Not too shabby!
Just a point though to the male readers out there, please don't buy your significant other a Biggest Loser membership. Suggesting your partner to lose weight with that sort of membership, or gym membership, not smart! Unless you are game to send your wife/partner to become a whirlwind of batshit crazy!
Anyway, I don't want to harp on about how useful the site can be. Their record of over 211,000kgs lost by all their users speaks for itself.
I am just happy I lost some more kilos. I'm looking forward to keeping at it with a few golf games over the holidays as well as keeping an eye on my wife's dwindling figure *wink wink*
nuff said.. enjoy your holidays everyone and good luck on our own weight loss goals!
- tork
Posted by Torkona at 10:16 PM
Friday, December 20, 2013
A Job Worth Waking Up For: Tips for Finding Your Perfect Career
This is a guest post from Axcelerate, established in 1989 and has offered both accredited and non-accredited training since the early 1990s
Being a parent involves worrying about money and work. It involves wondering whether it's time to find a new, better job that suits you.
Every little kid gets asked what they want to be when they grow up. I bet you can remember (c'mon it wasn't that long ago.) With starry eyes and a grin on your face you said something along the lines of I want to be an astronaut/doctor/actor. Then you would imagine living in a mega mansion, lazing around on your pool toy while the butler hands you a glass of soda. Then you grew up and became something along the lines of a marketer/cremator/Lindsay Lohans personal assistant.
A far cry from your original idea. However, if you are unhappy in your current career, it's not too late to change nor is it ever too late to change – there's eighty year olds going back to college to study! So if they can do it, you can too. Discovering your passion and finding your dream job is something millions of people have accomplished. With a bit of hard work and a positive attitude, you could be next. At the end of the day, who wants to have a gravestone reading – lived and died for the man. Not me.
Take the Time to Learn about Yourself
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Don't Be Deterred by Lack of ExperienceNo one is ever really fully qualified for a new job, so don't let that deter you from reaching your career dreams. Developing skills for your new job may take time, it could be anything from going back to school or completing a short course via axcelerate.com.au. When it comes to your career, nothing should be put in the too hard box. It might mean that budgets have to be tighter, or you opt for part-time work while you study. Find what works for you and do it.
Grow your networkThe best thing you do to work towards your future goals is to surround yourself in positive people who already work within the industry. Social media is now making it really easy to get in contact with these markets and stay in touch with everyone you have met. You'll find that people are always willing to share their story or their advice with anyone – all you have to do is ask. Remember, the worst that can happen is a no.
Are you currently in your dream job? What were the steps you took to land it? Let us know your story in the comments below.
Posted by Torkona at 8:38 PM
Thursday, December 19, 2013
5 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Family Car
This is a guest post from Diff Lapping Qld, with over 30 years experience in the differential and manual gearbox industry.
Deciding to buy a used car over a new car will save you money at the outset, but it's important to choose wisely so your purchase doesn't end up costing your family in the long term. A good used car can serve you well and save you from having to suffer the initial depreciation of a new car, which may devalue by thousands simply by taking it off the showroom floor.
So, if you are a little cash-strapped a used car can make very good sense, providing you do your research before parting with your hard earned dollars.
Here are some tips for used car shoppers to help you get the 'most car for your money'.
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If you have done your research and found a car you like, it is always a good idea to have it checked over by a mechanic. If you are buying a second hand four wheel drive it may be an idea to get the diff checked out by a diff lapping expert. The small outlay for a thorough examination is well worth it; ask anyone who has bought a lemon!
SafetySafety is a very important factor to consider on today's busy roads. Again, research is imperative. Cars are crash tested and given a safety rating. Go online and find out what the experts have to say about different makes and models you are looking at.
PerformanceOne of the best ways to assess performance of used cars is to check out performance reviews on the internet. Used car buyers who have had a bad experience will be happy to talk about it, so check out used car blog sites too. A thorough test drive will also help you evaluate the performance of a used vehicle. Take it for a good long drive and put the car through its paces.
InteriorThe condition of the interior determines how comfortable your driving experience will be. It is also an indicator of how well the car has been looked after. If the car has seat covers installed, be sure to remove them to check the condition of the upholstery – seat covers are often used to cover up cigarette burns and other damage.
Running CostsIf you are purchasing a second hand car you are most likely looking to save money, so don't overlook this important point. Research fuel, maintenance and repair costs for the model you are looking at. Finding the best used car should depend on running costs as much as initial price. Don't be seduced by a fancy interior, sporty appearance or even excellent safety ratings. You must be sure you can afford to run the car. If it's expensive to run, maintain or insure then it is probably not the right car for you.
Posted by Torkona at 9:04 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 5
Read my previous post where you can enter to win a Biggest Loser Club 3 month membership.
Cha-ching! Lost 1kg this week. Thank god for that.
After the last week's poor result, I'm glad there is a loss to put down in the online diary.
Really glad I can inspire others! 14 kgs is mental! Well done Jeff you brilliant bastard and thanks for the encouragement.
I am only 2 kgs down after 5 weeks with one more to go. The Biggest Loser Club definitely helps to set you up for your goals. If you follow everything they say, you honestly can't go wrong.
Little bit dissappointing. My weight loss would be much better if I followed their exercise tips. I run around, playing with my boy with play & exercise all rolled into one. Even though running around playing chasey in constant circles helps, it doesn't compare to things that my wife does.
She has a personal trainer, gym membership and will power to prevent inserting chocolates into her face. She herself has been doing the Biggest Loser tips and is another 1 kg down this week.
Doing so very well!
Unbelievably well because I think that now makes her about 22kgs down overall!
She's definitely beating me on this challenge. I think I need to lose about two kilos this week just to catch up on her. Tough, but not impossible!
On my bike riding more methinks, as I have a fair bit of chasing to do! One more week left, so wish me luck.
If you are thinking about heading towards your own weight loss, give yourself a Christmas gift early and check out The Biggest Loser Club. They really help to do the job.
Had some great encouragement too from you lovely readers, including this great one from Jeff:
Really glad I can inspire others! 14 kgs is mental! Well done Jeff you brilliant bastard and thanks for the encouragement.
I am only 2 kgs down after 5 weeks with one more to go. The Biggest Loser Club definitely helps to set you up for your goals. If you follow everything they say, you honestly can't go wrong.
Little bit dissappointing. My weight loss would be much better if I followed their exercise tips. I run around, playing with my boy with play & exercise all rolled into one. Even though running around playing chasey in constant circles helps, it doesn't compare to things that my wife does.
She has a personal trainer, gym membership and will power to prevent inserting chocolates into her face. She herself has been doing the Biggest Loser tips and is another 1 kg down this week.
Doing so very well!
Unbelievably well because I think that now makes her about 22kgs down overall!
She's definitely beating me on this challenge. I think I need to lose about two kilos this week just to catch up on her. Tough, but not impossible!
On my bike riding more methinks, as I have a fair bit of chasing to do! One more week left, so wish me luck.
If you are thinking about heading towards your own weight loss, give yourself a Christmas gift early and check out The Biggest Loser Club. They really help to do the job.
Posted by Torkona at 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2013
How to Protect your Home from Flood Season
This is a guest post from Fabric Solutions, an All-Australian company with expertise in custom design, fabrication and installation of liquid containment systems and fabric products.
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SealantsHouses are full of little cracks and problems. Doors, windows, cracks in the walls and floor and things of that nature can let damp and water through. With a quick purchase of waterproof sealant you can run it across the windows and doors, you can also seal the floors and any cracks in the walls. This will stop accidental seepage that can lead to mould and mildew.
Prepare your PropertyKeep your TV at least a metre off floor level and keep valuable items on high shelves. Use water resistant skirting boards and lay the floor with tiles and rugs rather than carpet. Anything wooden close to the ground in a flooding area will be a real problem.
Drains and PipesFit non return valves onto any and all drains and pipes on your property, this will allow waste water to flow out of your house without risking it flowing back in through the sewage and the drains. Any inlet and outlet pipes need to be fitted like this.
PumpsIf you have a large outdoor property at risk of flooding you will need top put in a pump. Methods like sandbags and dams will be inefficient if it comes up through the ground. Ideally you should have a pump with a diesel generator outside any enclosed property, so you don't risk fumes. A good quality pump should give you a good decade of flood free living.
Small Dams or Water TanksDams and water tanks are a simple solution to a large problem. Have too much water landing on your house? Build something to take the water. On large properties you can quite easily set up a small dam with a spillway that can pour down into the nearest body of water, or simply out into a place that will do no harm. If you have a smaller property then you can simply pick up a rainwater tank and keep it in your backyard. These are a good way to deal with changing climates, saving it in the winter to use it in the summer, and all the maintenance it takes is a little lining and protection from fabric solutions and you've got a flood barrier you can count on.
If you take a few simple steps even a large property can be mostly protected from the dangers of the weather. Nothing can withstand nature entirely, but these and a few other things can keep it at bay.
Posted by Torkona at 2:04 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 4
Read my previous post where you can enter to win a Biggest Loser Club 3 month membership.
I was trying to think about how I would write this week's post on my weight loss. Should I lie or should I tell the truth.
Well, the truth shall set you free!
I put on weight this week, again. I weighed in at 87kg. That's a 1.5kg weight gain.
I looked at the scales this morning and just thought, "oh no, you god damned idiot".
I'm just trying to pin point where exactly I did go wrong. My portions are probably too big, my current addiction to Bubble Teas now summer is back is probably not helping.
The thing is, I don't feel like I've put weight on. This was super cool though after I did the official Biggest Loser weigh-in online:
The Biggest Loser site acknowledges the little things that are really important!
So, could it possibly be that my working out is putting on more muscle than weight is lost? I doubt it.
I bought myself a helmet today to fix the problem (no, it's not a motorbike helmet to hide the shame). I have this old bike whimpering in my shed "ride me, ride me".
I don't think it's my new neighbours making that noise, I'm pretty sure it's my bike (I shudder to envision those thought's, if you knew my actual neighbours).
So my bike will be seeing the light of day, enjoying it's freedom from my shed, hitting fresh air whilst my backside adorns it's uncomfortable, dusty seat.
I will be persistently popping in foods to calorie count and ignoring anything Christmas food wise.
I still don't know how I gained the weight. I was super proud of my exercise when I was installing my son's new car booster seat. If you've never done it before, you wouldn't understand the desperate heat that falls upon you, when you are completely useless at it, in a boiling hot car, with a wife over your shoulder yelling "you're doing it wrong!"
That reminds me, almost forgot to say how much my wife is beating me. Fourth week in and 3kgs down. She's great with exercise and portions of food. I cook her meals at night. She doesn't even finish them and offers them to me...
I FIGURED IT OUT!! She's totally been over feeding me her leftovers!!!
This means war...
Posted by Torkona at 8:18 PM
Thursday, December 5, 2013
3 Cars Fit For Your Family
This is a guest post from Jaguar, cars with a rich history for eighty years.
While no two families are alike, one thing that most have in common is the need for car space. Choosing one that suits your family's needs is by no means easy; not only do you need to look at efficiency but you also need to consider practicality. It stop being about style and becomes more about what you actually need to get from A to B without having two people cram the boot down. You want your new car to be pack with features that keeps you and your family safe without breaking the bank. One that has strong consumer ratings and an impressive cost proprietorship status. Here are three cars that do just that.
Jaguar XF Luxury Sedan
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Kia RondoCombing the practicality of an SUV with the look and feel of a car, the Kia Rondo is perfect for those on a tight budget who are looking for a discrete model that packs a punch in the cargo section. It blurs the lines between a car, minivan and crossover utility vehicle. It comes in at a low price of $17,395 which is surprising for a car that holds seven seats and contains all the safety features of a luxury model.
Mazda 5The increasing price of petrol has forced a lot of drivers to size down to smaller cars with more efficient tanks. Unfortunately, if you have more than three kids you can't just run down to your nearest car dealer and buy a Yaris; it's not going to be practical for your needs. But what if I told you, that you could have it all? A minivan with a fuel friendly solution? That is what the Mazda5 range is offering for larger families. There's room for six in this mid-sized package with sliding doors that are beneficial for parents needing to get babies into their car seats. It doesn't make you feel like you're driving a small bus and it is reasonably priced starting at $18,000 right up to $28,000
Have you recently purchased a car for your family? What did you choose?
Posted by Torkona at 8:23 PM
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Creative Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Otherwise Drab Prom Outfit
This is a guest post for those at their school Graduation from BowlingShoes.com, who are dedicated to providing enthusiastic customer service and support to bowlers who demand the best performing, name brand products, at reasonable prices.
It's that special time of year, the time of high school prom. And you have your main squeeze lined up as your date, your group of friends and the limo. It's going to be a night you will always remember, theoretically, so you might as well go all out on the style and the fashion. Don't cheap out on the look – you may think you're going to remember it forever, but really you'll just have the pictures and the rest will be a blur. So it's how you look that is clearly the most important. Here are some tips for sprucing up your prom night look, so that you and your date will remember this special night forever and ever, even if you don't end up getting married (which you probably won't).
1. Come up with a Cute Theme
2. Fancy FootwearYou can still look classy on the top, but with a subtle unique footwear option you can really spruce up your outfit nicely. For example, wearing a pair of bowling shoes for men is a fun way to accent your style. These shoes are distinctly bowling shoes, but also seem kind of fancy in a unique way. They won't be out of place like sneakers would be, but they'll be eye catching nonetheless. The older folks at the prom may raise their eyebrows, but your contemporaries will think you a beacon of trendy fashion. See what I mean here: http://bowlingshoes.com.
3. Funky Vest
4. Corduroy Suit
Posted by Torkona at 7:02 AM
Monday, December 2, 2013
How to Save for the Car of your Dreams
This is a guest post from the folks at Ford Melbourne, who offer a range of vehicles to suit every lifestyle.
The kids are driving you crazy. You feel like all your stress at home and work isn't helping you move on from your current rust bucket of a car.
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Do your homeworkNo one likes getting a raw deal or feeling like they got hustled by the dealer with the handle bar moustache. Before you head into the showroom, do some comprehensive research on your car via some good magazines and websites that offer reviews, pricing and comparison of similar models. The more informed you are, the better choice you'll make. And when Jerry (that's the dealer) tells you a price $5,000 more than what it's worth, you will have confidence to knock it back and negotiate a realistic deal.
Sacrifice your spendingThe most important thing to do when finding ways to save money is to cut down on your spending habits. Sure, the occasional take-away or night out with friends is essential to your sanity, but if you've been calling up your local Chinese take-away more than your mother, it's a pretty good sign that you need to limit your splurges. The most effective way to figure out where you are blowing money each week is to write it down. You'd be surprised to see where all that extra change is being disbursed. Those daily coffee trips and $10 lunch deals really start to add up. Be ruthless with your spending but not to the point where you're a living off mashed potato.
Open a special savings account
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Sell everything you don't needHaven't touched that guitar in a while? Got a pile of books just collecting dust? Perhaps you've got one too many lava lamps? If so, it's time to have a garage sale. You may be selling clothes or books for $1, but all of that starts to tally up if you've got plenty of buyers. Remember, you're saving for your car, if you don't need things of relative value, then sell them and add that money to owning your new set of wheels.
Got any saving tips you swear by? Tell us in the comments below.
Posted by Torkona at 5:42 PM
Sunday, December 1, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 3
Another week down and it's an "oops" week. Yeah, I've put on 0.5kgs and the wife is keeping hush hush on her weight loss.
Christmas parties! Worst ideas when trying to lose weight. Good times though, great times!
I do have good news for you though. It's giveaway time!!
The folks at The Biggest Loser Club are kindly offering all you lovely readers out there the chance to win a 3 month membership to the Biggest Loser Club.
I have got two of them to give away! Enter below:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
But let's talk about more on the weight loss scene. I knew it was coming, the weight gain. There was less exercise done this week. Seems it's usually a pattern for me after a two week consecutive weight loss result.
I get a bit cocky perhaps, showing how it easy it is and just do a bit less exercise. I sweated it out Saturday though, running after the wee lad, kicking footy with mates.
I sweated more than Kevin Pietersen, facing his home media after losing the first Ashes Test.
(that's a lot of sweating!)
If I didn't put a big effort in on Saturday, it probably would have been worse.
My wife on the other hand has been eating better then me, but just feeling a bit crook over the week. Poor thing! Kind of doesn't help exercise wise.
Excuses excuses though. I shouldn't have excuses!
The Biggest Loser Club is all set up to avoid this sort of weight gain, albeit very small. They give you weekly recipes and on top of that, a shopping list of all the ingredients required. Makes it really easy if you're able to abide by their suggested meals.
Inserting a big kick up the arse this week. I promise to lose a bunch of kgs. Tweet me and Facebook me to make sure I don't slip up! (and good luck if you are entering the giveaway)
How's your weight looking after your Christmas parties? Do you have issues denying a plate of lamb on the spit like I did? Or is there another Christmas goody that has you beat?
Love to hear about it!
- tork
Posted by Torkona at 9:09 PM
Thursday, November 28, 2013
5 Gift Ideas for Mum and Dad this Christmas
This is a guest post from the folks at Cruiseabout, Australia's only national retail cruise agency, with stores located in most states and territories.
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Your mum and dad may like a joint present so they can enjoy doing something together. Do your parents have specific hobbies or interests? Perhaps you have a techy Dad and a mum who loves to cook. Decide which category your parents fall into before deciding upon the right gift. May be you would like to take them out of their comfortable mum and dad roles and give them an exhilarating experience. Before choosing the gift, it is important that you work out your budget!
Joint giftsIf your parents see them themselves as coffee connoisseurs, maybe a luxe coffee machine might be just the thing to induce a caffeine inspired evening. For movie lovers a Gold Class gift package might be perfect and for dedicated theatre goers, tickets to an opening night or a gift voucher would be enthusiastically welcomed.
Short cruiseFor mums and dads short on time, but in desperate need of a little rest and recreation, a short cruise is ideal. These cruises usually go from A to B up the coastline, usually only last two or three days, but will submit your parents to all the absolute luxury that longer length cruises have. They can relax, enjoy world class dining, be pampered or take in a show.
Adventure packageAre your mum and dad thrill seekers or do they dare to do something that will give them both an adrenalin rush? If so, why not give them a skydiving, shark swimming, bungee jumping or hot air ballooning adventure encounter? If they wish to soar through the clouds, race or drift around a track at breakneck speeds or embrace their deepest darkest terrifying challenge, put in place a gift that will take them out of their comfort zone!
Mum giftsIf you have a girly mum, a day spa voucher, a classic bottle of expensive perfume or retail vouchers might be just the thing. Perhaps your mum loves to cook. Many of the master chefs have a wide range of cookbooks published. If your mum is an avid gardener, a hardware store voucher or something ornamental for the garden would make her embrace you with pure delight. If your mum loves adventure or is comfortable with a hammer and nails, there are many gift vouchers that would satiate her greatest indulgence.
Dad gifts
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Posted by Torkona at 8:32 PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
3 Australian sporting events you need a big TV to watch
This is a guest post from LG, whose Smart TVs allow you to view your favourite content in one place. Wirelessly connect to your smartphone, view media stored on your PC and access an endless array of online content.
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The State of OriginContact football is a staple of the eastern sea-board, the ultimate contact sport played out of the green as two teams determined to be the best of a the bunch, by trial and birth, battle it out for tradition and a trophy. Sure to get your blood boiling, the game attracts a manifold of fan types, from avid lovers to random punters, it's a fine way to spend a night or three, spurning your opposition and flying the Blue or Maroon loudly and proudly, though not too assuredly, if you're surrounded by competing team supporters. Don't take it too seriously and enjoy the athleticism and showmanship of some of the League's best players.
BathurstNothing beats the lingering odour of burned rubber flying through the long, sweeping Chase chicanes, as engines rumble and drivers prepare themselves to conquer the Mountain in the Bathurst 1000. Mount Panorama is a test of wills and endurance, as drivers chase the privilege of possessing the Peter Brock Trophy and the eponymous title of King of the Mountain, a honorific bestowed on those who nimbly navigate Hell Corner, the brutal Cutting bend and a variety of straights designed to test wits and driving of those who dare to challenge the circuit. Settle in with friends and family, turn the air conditioner on and feel free to yell at the television; it's an Australian tradition.
The Melbourne CupRunning horses and racing jockeys, the Melbourne Cup is the day that stops at least half the nation, as workers and leisure seekers line up at the TAB, enjoying a lucky punt and a shot at guessing the trifecta. Some insist there's a science to the form guide, and while the formulas have yet to be faithfully tested beyond the whims of doubtful bookies, every event is subject to its own urban legends and rituals. Instead of braving the crowds and battling your way to the bar, crowd around your LG Smart TV for the best picture possible, jumping up and down with a few mates as your horse strides into first place and wins by a nose.
Do you have a favourite Australian event we've skipped over here? Let us know in the comments below!
Posted by Torkona at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Grab yourself $5 from the Cheesecake Shop Naughty or Nice survey
Giveaway time!
So an opportunity arose for me to talk about the lovely people at The Cheesecake Shop.
|Licking your screen doesn't help, just fyi
I still don't think they are open in the wee hours of the morning though. It's probably for the best.
But when this opportunity arose to talk about them, there was no way I was going to let my current diet get in the way.
One day having cake isn't the end of the world! If there is one thing in this life that is great, it is cake. When the world yells at you, remember, there will always be cake!
Cake is fantastic (ohh man I love cake).
But enough about cake, oh wait, that's what I'm meant to be talking about isn't it?
The Cheesecake Shop is spreading the word this Christmas about their Naughty or Nice survey. It's a fun, few minutes for everyone and at the end you will receive a $5 voucher.
Each participant simply needs to log on at www.facebook.com/thecheesecakeshop and answer a series of questions via the Naughty or Nice Barometer.
Have a go! I'm certain that voucher will be handy, I know it will be in my house, WHOOP WHOOP!
Have you been Naughty or Nice in the lead up to Christmas? Tell me your stories! Let me know what score you get too (I'm 35% naughty tsk tsk tsk).
- tork
Posted by Torkona at 9:50 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 2
Trying to lose weight again.. blergh! Think I'd rather lick a playground to catch the flu. That helps you lose weight right? haha!
Ohh dear, this exercising thing has gotten hard again already. It is our second week into the Husband/Wife Weight Loss Off and I have lost another 1 kg! So that makes it 3kgs total so far.
My wife has also lost 3 kilos! But she has a person trainer, gym membership and a repugnance to soft drinks. Not fair!
But it's cool we are both on track to the same weight loss. So far so good!
The wife and I should be referring more to the Biggest Loser Club recipes though. They have a bunch of daily recipes that look pretty good. My cooking a breakfast this morning of bacon and eggs with Chirizo sausage and Cafe style toast probably isn't the world's best idea to keep doing. I swear I've seen Shannan Ponton have it for brekkie though, in moderation.
Also this week, the wife and I have been spreading The Biggest Loser word and talking to people at her gym. There are so many people proud to state their weight loss numbers. So many folks just trying to get in shape. It's good to be around these sorts of people! Very inspiring, which the Biggest Loser have plenty of inspirational folk.
Here's just an example, and maybe some inspiration for your own possible weight loss!
An avid fan of the Biggest Loser TV Show, she joined the online weight loss program the contestants of the TV Show use, and felt the whole plan was geared towards success. Within 15 months Cathy dropped to 69kg and now her sights are set on glory next year.
However, Cathy didn't always have a winning attitude. When she was a teenager, Cathy dreamed of winning an Olympic gold medal in sailing. That dream slipped from her grasp, largely due to her struggles with weight gain – something she never conquered until she discovered The Biggest Loser Club.
"I was overweight most of my life. My parents actually nicknamed me Benny the Ball from the cartoon show 'Top Cat'. I was huge," Cathy says. "I tried to control it. Mum and Dad are doctors so we ate healthy food, but I remember thinking it was so unfair. On both sides of my parents' families – we are not small people. Some body types are predisposed to holding onto weight and some aren't."
In her early 20's, Cathy managed to keep her weight in check. "I was around 65kg when I met my husband at 21, but by my late 20's I was heavy again, nearly 100kg after my daughter was born." When she was growing up, her daughter was heavily involved in youth modern pentathlon, which meant Cathy had to juggle work and daily training sessions.
"I wouldn't eat breakfast or lunch, then I'd have a packet of chips around 3pm and dinner was often takeaway food," she says.
"In the first week of joining the Biggest Loser Club I lost several kilos. That was incredibly motivating." She used the online diary for the calorie counter and vigilantly monitored her charts to ensure she kept to the recommended guidelines.
"I started eating the right foods at last, keeping my protein high, carbohydrates moderate and saturated fats low. By sticking to the correct percentages on the charts, I managed to lose the weight within 15 months."
"The guidelines and resources the Club provides are substantial. All the tools are there for success, if you want to use them!"
However, when it came to exercise, Cathy had to overcome major obstacles. "I have fibromyalgia, an auto-immune disease which causes all my joints and muscles to hurt," she says. She was using a walking stick when she first started training. "I get up and train for the pentathlon every day, even though it hurts. The medications I take cause weight gain and my immunologist is amazed that I can lose weight at all, but I can because I'm passionate. "Now that I have lost the weight, the biggest change for me is being able to compete. It's been my life's dream. I'm going to win. There is no alternative."
Cathy is a champ! Goes to show how easy it can be if you can just be bothered to all the right things, and keep on being bothered! It's hard and probably my biggest hurdle. Perhaps it is something I'll get the Biggest Loser folk to answer!
Stay tuned for next weeks post to the answer as well as a possibly give away! *hint hint*
- tork
Posted by Torkona at 9:10 PM
Thursday, November 21, 2013
How to get the Lush Green Grass you've Always Wanted
This is a guest post from Fabric Solutions Australia, an 'All-Australian' company with expertise in custom design, fabrication and installation of liquid containment systems and fabric products
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Tip #1: Not too shortThe biggest mistake people make is cutting their grass too short! Lawns that are kept quite short are vulnerable to weeds and discourage the establishment of helpful microbes in the soil. A helpful guide is to only cut a third of the grass height at one time, to make sure your lawn has the best chance of growing strong and healthy. You can change the height of your lawnmower blades to a healthier height (check the manual to change this safely).
Tip # 2: Put down the fertiliserIt can be tempting to keep fertilising your lawn expecting it to grow faster with more food, but this can cause more harm than good. Over-fertilising runs the risk of changing the chemical balance of the soil too greatly, making it a less than comfortable place for your grass to live. A good alternative is to spread the grass clippings back over the top of your lawn. This provides an organic fertiliser that will break down and feed your lawn gradually without overwhelming the soil.
Tip#3: Water rightMost people will tell you to water at sunrise or sunset, but are actually missing out on an important principle to make your lawn more resilient. When watered less frequently, but soaking heavily when you do, the grass will grow deeper roots to collect water from deeper in the soil. This deeper water will then wick upwards as the top layers dry, ensuring that the roots find enough water even if they have very shallow roots to start with. Deep roots also mean that the grass will be able to draw more water even when you don't water it yourself. With water restrictions and cost becoming bigger factors in some areas, you can also consider watering from a rainwater tank. Using a tank can help you avoid council water restrictions and keep your grass lush and green all year round. Click here to find out more.
Tip #4: Do it yourselfThey say if you want something done right, do it yourself. This is especially true of lawn care. Wherever possible, try to pull weeds by hand or a small gardening tool (dandelion weeders are a cheap and effective option). The less you interfere with the natural growth of your lawn by the use of pesticides, the healthier your lawn will be. Avoiding pesticides (where possible) along with allowing the grass clippings to act as a slow release fertiliser will keep your lawn in great health for the coming summer.
Posted by Torkona at 8:52 PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
5 Clearing Tips That Will Get You Your Shed Back
This is a guest post care of Fort Knox Storage, an Australian owned and operated company that has set the highest standard in storage.
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PurgeA lot of us become hoarders without even realising it and end up having a lot of useless junk sitting in there waiting for us to do something with it. Have a purge! Go through everything and work out what things you need and what things you can let go of. Take whatever you no longer need to the dump, a friend or give it to a second hand store and you will feel a lot lighter and have a lot more space in your shed.
Have a Garage SaleOne way to make a few bucks and create some space for yourself in the shed is to have a garage sale. After you have worked out all the stuff that you don't need anymore, advertise in your local paper to have a garage sale. Either lay everything out on the front lawn, or let people go into the shed and choose for themselves and pretty soon you will be sitting pretty with a few extra bucks in your pocket and a shed that you can now use!
Get a Storage UnitIf there is a lot of stuff that you think you might need again, or aren't sure about what you want to do with it, then why not hire a storage unit in the meantime. It can be a valuable place to store tools, furniture and pretty much anything that you don't need to use right now, and it will be well worth it for the space that you now have in your shed. There are a few different types of storage units available so check out http://www.fortknoxstorage.com.au/ for the one that is in your area.
Organise It
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Use Wall and Roof SpaceThe wall and roof space are often areas where there is a lot of room that is not being used. Having some shelving put in and hooks on the wall will mean that some of the stuff (especially tools) can be on display, and you will be able to easily find it when you need it again!
Posted by Torkona at 7:56 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2013
The Biggest Loser Husband Wife Weight Loss Off - Week 1
That is what I let myself get to. Disappointing! I want to get back under the 80's. I want to get healthier and look healthier.
Last time I worked with the folks at The Biggest Loser Club I lost heaps of weight and got down to 81kgs. That was over 8 weeks though, this time I am working for 6 weeks.
I think my problem with my weight is because I lost the weight, I thought "all good now", I didn't have to exercise and that I could eat the same old crap again and get away with it. Does that make any sense? It doesn't hey..
(fyi my local Fish & Chips shop does one hell of a smashing Fish Burger. God give me strength to lose the weight and ignore temptations!)
So this time, I am back with the Biggest Loser Club to make sure I lose the weight and lose it for good. I'm not going to do it myself though this time. My wife has joined up too and is going to be the
But seriously, the wife has lost 15kgs this year! I am very proud of her and she is also my push to inspire my own weight loss. Hopefully I will lose more than her in 6 weeks in a little side competition hehehe!
Saying that, I have already started my first week with the Biggest Loser folks. I am 86kg already after week one!
What's my secret? My two year old boy. Often he'd tire me out playing games. He is a non-stop ball of energy. I decided to not stop playing until he is tired out. Exercise and fun! It really is a great push.
But Week 1 is always the easiest to lose weight. We shall see how we go!
If you have any exercise and eating tips for me, please share in the comments!
If you are keen to lose weight, you can find info on the Biggest Loser Club below. And even better, be on the look out over the next few weeks for your chance to win yourself Biggest Loser Club membership! More to come!
Here is the following from the Biggest Loser guys:
So, Who is The Biggest Loser Club?
The Biggest Loser Club is one of Australia's leading online weight loss programs. It provides all the weight loss tools and diet tips you need to achieve your goals, including expert advice, step-by-step tutorials, delicious menu plans, healthy low-fat recipes, exercise plans and our highly regarded food and exercise diary to track everything you eat and drink. The diet plan is 100% online so you can lose weight from the convenience of your own home, work or even your mobile phone.
On joining The Club, you will receive an individualised menu plan, exercise program and daily calorie target each week.
One of the key reasons people give up on diets is that they're too restrictive and can often leave you feeling hungry. This is why The Club has opted for a more realistic daily calorie target that will allow you to lose weight at a steady pace, about half to a kilo a week, without feeling deprived. You will also learn about nutrition and making healthier food choices in your day to day life along the way.
And if you need support, advice, or just a place to share your own weight loss journey, jump into our online forums.
What do you get with The Biggest Loser Club weight loss program?
• An interactive food and exercise diary that automatically calculates the calories you eat and how much you burn through exercise and daily activity, so that you can see if your weight loss is on track.
• A weekly menu and exercise plan to ensure steady and consistent weight loss.
• Weekly features providing weight loss tips and advice.
• Dynamic graphs and charts to track your weight loss.
• Online forums where you can learn and share weight loss tips with other Club members.
• Delicious, easy-to-cook, low-fat recipes.
• A resource of weight loss articles, providing guidance on how to manage your weight loss program with the daily stress and pressures of work and family.
On The Club program you can expect to lose 0.5 to 1kg per week in order to achieve your healthy weight. A steady weight loss offers you the best chance of getting rid of those kilos for good.
No food is forbidden – you can still eat the things you love, provided you stick to your daily calorie target. That means you'll need to eat healthy, nutritious foods most of the time and high calorie foods less frequently if you want to lose weight and maintain your weight loss over the long term.
We have 2 payment plans on offer – $39.95 per month for 3 months or $19.95 per month for 12 months. Or if you prefer you can do one upfront payment of $99 for 3 months or $199 for 12 months.
To read more about The Club and the tools we have to offer, please visit www.biggestloserclub.com.au
Posted by Torkona at 11:46 AM
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Three Easy DIY Projects Your Children Will Love
This is a guest post from STIHL, who are situated in more than 160 countries with products helping people at work and are the world's leading chain saw brand.
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Tyre See SawWhy throw out your old tyre when you could make it into a seesaw? To start, grab your old tyre and cut it in half with a hacksaw. It will require a bit of muscle as the rims are lined with metal. Next step is to paint the two halves in a colour of your choice; your kids can help you out with this one. While they are drying, it's time to make the seat. For this you need a long piece of ply wood that's wide enough to cover the tyres when they are side by side. The ply might be too wide for the average kid's legs so this is where you need to get crafty and saw a section where they can rest them. The next part to attach is the handles; make these out of the left over ply and attach them to structural cleats with an electric screwdriver. Once you've completed this step, give the seat a paint making sure you coat it with a primer first. The final stage is to connect it all together; for this to happen you'll need to screw some wooden blocks into the edges of the tyres so that the seat has a fixing point. That's it! It should only take you half the day, but it will mean years of enjoyment for the little ones.
Slip 'n' SlideThis is a favourite for both adults and kids alike; you can make it as steep as you like depending on how adventurous you are. All you need is painters' tarp, garden pegs, duct tape, water and liquid soap. The first thing to do is decide on a location and remove any rocks and twigs that may hurt when sliding over. Then roll out your tarp, secure it down with garden pegs and cover it with duct tape so that they don't rise out of the ground. The final step is to wet the slide with your hose, add the soap and get into your swimmers.
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These projects are a great way to encourage your child's imagination and creative play. For any tools you might need, we found that stihl.com.au is perfect for the DIYer or fixer upper. Happy building!
Posted by Torkona at 1:43 PM
Thursday, October 31, 2013
5 Sports to Keep Your Kids Active and in the Backyard These Summer Holidays
This is a Guest Post from Mick Simmons Sport, a place where you can find clothing and equipment from many different sports around the world.
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Backyard CricketOver the fence is six runs and out! If you're going to set out and play a game together cricket is a pretty worthwhile choice. Pick up some wickets and a couple of bats and it's time to have some fun. It's a game that has some structure, the ability to encourage teamwork and it's not too athletically demanding or exhausting. Have fun, though you can pick up some pads at Mick Simmons Sport AUS or any other sports retailing website if safety is a concern.
Backyard SoccerKeep in mind for this one that you're going to need something to stand in for goals, preferably something you can afford to lose or break without any problems. Someone is going to run into it or slam the ball there and everyone has one story about when they broke something important. This is pretty similar to any other kind of soccer and it should be relaxed fun for everyone.
CroquetThis is a much more relaxed game that the entire family can get involved in. As it's a game that requires only basic skills and not a lot of strength kids and old people can get involved without any handicaps. This is a great sport for taking the time to bond together and play the game without straining yourself too hard. Besides, it'll make you feel classy, croquet is a game classy people play, and everyone knows this.
FootballFrom low to high energy, as Australians a love of football is almost built into our DNA. Some families live and breathe it and it's easy to see why. Its recommended you go down to a park if you don't have a big back yard and you want to play two hand touch to prevent injuries and allow everyone to play unless you're certain there's going to be problems. It's a fun fast paced game that's going to give everyone a bit of fun.
Lawn BowlsA simple sport that gives coordination, depth perception, tests your arm and your aim and doesn't involve any risk of running yourself ragged or getting hurt in hot weather it's good to play a sport that doesn't involve you catching sunstroke or stumbling and running into someone's elbow. This can help your kids and entertain them all at once.
Summer days are a time for fun, for going outside, relaxing, having fun. Sitting in front of the screen feels like wasting a summer once you've really been outside. It's time for kids to go back to basics, go outside, and play.
Posted by Torkona at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Save on your Childrens Education Expenses
This is a guest post from Fox Symes, Australia's largest provider of debt solutions.
School is an exciting prospect for many children, as they enter those first independent years and start testing the boundaries of your authority. It may be a bit heart-wrenching, to watch them patter up the path and out of the realm of kindy-hood forever; it will be predictably quite expensive, the sudden influx of school fees and demands, from books, to time, to lamington drives, there's a ream of hidden extras associated with schooling, even the cost effective public system hide a caveat of unexpected outlays – Excursions, anyone? Though it might sound a bit extreme, readying yourself for your child's education through the different age groups will allow you an insight into what you have to save, what is achievable and if you should look around now for a better price, before they become too invested. Being new with thirty other students is a giddy experience; being the new kid half way through term is incredibly difficult!
Primary School: Shop Around
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Secondary Education: Be PreparedThough primary education is highly important and essentially formative, high school gears budding students achieving an optimal University entrance score, securing their future livelihoods and building their self-confidence to handle real world situations. You want to invest in their schooling. Creating a savings plan now, even if they've only just entered second form, will open up a range of closed doors, as your frugality and perseverance pays off and admission into a highly sort after grammar school is well within your reach. The benefits of saving are unimaginable, as a positive management practice facilitates discussions between child and parent, emphasising the importance and value of a dollar earned. They will be grateful, when they mature and their lives are just that little bit easier thanks to your influence and sacrifice.
Create a Trust: University DazeUniversity can be an expensive jaunt, even with the added bonus of FEE-HELP and other assistance schemes; though financial pressures are alleviated now, they will come back to haunt your child after they make over a certain amount. If you want your kids to be free from the debilitating effects of student loans and subsequent repayments, setting up a trust will allow you to deposit and manage funds for the purposes of education, while still granting access to your child. Trusts are fantastic when it comes to crunch time and union fees roll in on top of new text books and costly accommodation.
Do you need advice? Who doesn't? While nobody has all of the answers, and no, not even Google, financial bodies like the FSA Group can be a guiding light when planning for the future.
Posted by Torkona at 8:51 PM
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tips to make your child's first sleepover a memorable one
This is a guest post from Bunkers, Australia's specialist in bunk beds & clever bedroom furniture.
For the majority of people their first sleepover was memorable for all the wrong reasons. A night away from home is a big deal at a young age. There are few simple steps that you can take as a parent to insure that your child's first sleepover is a blast. All you need to do is read this article.
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Know the parents and childrenYou keep your mind at peace you want to know the parents. Talking to them will get you any important information you need to know to insure the sleepover runs smoothly. This means finding about allergies, phone numbers and sleeping habits. Every child's sleeping habits are different. Some like to sleep with a light on, the door open or music playing. As the host you need to be able to cater for this.
The rulesThis is a new house and therefore there are new rules. Don't assume the child has to follow the same rules you enforce at home. You'll need to explain that some rules may be different to what they are used to. Rules may not seem fun but they insure that everyone gets along fairly.
EntertainmentDon't let the name 'sleepover' fool you. The last thing these children want to do is sleep. There is no such thing as too many activities. It's better to over schedule. You want to keep them busy and entertained. This will insure they remain happy.
DisastersIt's clichéd but expect the unexpected. You can't plan for everything. It could be as simple as the child has never seen a bunk bed in real life before, only on www.bunkers.com.au If a disaster does occur then don't be afraid to end the sleepover, the parents will understand. Know when to throw in your cards. If all things are going swimmingly don't be shocked to find wet sleeping bags in the morning. Try to be discrete; you don't want to embarrass your child's friend. Finally, keep the next day low key. A night away from home has probably insured that the children have not had much sleep. They may appear a little cranky. All you can do at this point is provide them with a healthy breakfast and send them on their way. You'll know you've done a great job when your child asks if they can have another friend over.
Posted by Torkona at 8:41 PM
Saturday, October 26, 2013
5 Ideal Locations for a Family Adventure
This is a guest post by the folks from My Adventure Store, where you compare, select and book the right travel experience from the world's leading adventure operators and airlines.
Having a family does not mean the end of adventure holidays. Obviously you will need to research your destinations a little more carefully if you have a family, but there are many ideal locations for a family to have a whole lot of off-the-beaten-track fun. In fact, adventure holidays are one of the fastest growing trends in family travel. Kids, just like adults, enjoy getting away from the busy humdrum of daily life and setting of into the wilds.
An adventure holiday is a great way for you and your family to enjoy discovering the amazing world we live in. Adventure holidays cater for complete family involvement, so you and the kids can have a shared experience of exploring your destination. Companies that specialise in family adventure holidays have done their homework; they ensure trips are kid-friendly and safe. And there are loads of choices. Check out My Advenutre Store website to begin the hunt for your next family adventure.
The Land of Smiles
Ancient TurkeyTurkey provides an amazing mix of exquisite natural beauty and ancient history. And there are lots of adventurous activities to keep you busy. You can take the family sea kayaking over amazing ruins or scuba diving or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Turkey. Another great adventure is to sail a gulet, an all wooden handcrafted motor sailing yacht, along the picturesque Turquoise Coast. And the family are sure to love the kebabs!
Have Christmas in Lapland
Serengeti, TanziaDiscover the raw beauty of Africa. Go on safari by day and relax in comfortable lodges by night. Your family will get to see a bounty of wildlife – elephants, lions, hippos, cheetahs, antelope and more. This is a truly unforgettable adventure.
The Tropics of Costa Rica
Posted by Torkona at 8:00 AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
5 Australian Thrill Rides You Must Try
This is a guest post from MyFun.com.au, where Australia's favourite theme parks, attractions and experiences come together under one banner.
Do you dream about hair-raising, stomach-dropping adventure, passing another nine to five wishing to be somewhere else more exciting, possibly plotting your escape early Friday morning or finally landing on Australian soil, without a kangaroo escort? Thrills are well within your grasp. If you've taken a few moments out of your busy life to explore the visual spoils of the Gold Coast, you are well situated to exploit the mecca of theme parks an hour above its borders – a short car trip or scenic bus ride will soon deliver you to the gates of summer fun, and to the teeth chattering experiences you've been craving.
The Superman EscapeRide alongside Supes and save Movie World from certain disaster. Pulling out of the landing bay into a smoke filled chute will be the final peaceful moment you'll have all day, as flashing lights and voiceovers build a sense of urgency and THWAK! You're hurtling toward a vertical climb, punching the pedal from 0-100km in exactly two seconds. The twists, the turns and incisive loops will have you clutching at your chest support, as your body struggles to catch up with the G-Force corners and weightless drops. Don't forget to breathe!
The Green Lantern CoasterThough Ryan Reynolds has taken his leave of the man in the green suit (for now), his legacy lives on in the confines of an Australian wonder park. The Green Lantern Coaster is track of surprises and screams. Do you love steep, air-crushing dives? Us too. Strap into this coaster and prepare yourself for bone jarring corners at 66km/h, speedy climbs and the steepest drop in the Southern Hemisphere.
The BuzzsawScary stories and terrifying rides are harmonious bedfellows, teasing the imaginations and sweaty palms of would-be thrill seekers as they line up, twisting through an abandoned woodshed. Hopping into a carriage, you'll discover only a waist harness between you and a 46m climb; with nothing to cling to, how will you deal with 360 degree rolls, speeds of 105km/h and dangling with fingers tips free, chilling in the air before flipping over into a death drop? Rip it up.
The ClawA velociraptor claw doesn't sound particularly spine-tingling, unless Jurassic Park has come to life and you're stuck in the cellar, trying to turn the lights on. Imagine though, you're strapped into said claw, swinging nine storeys into the blue, rushing head-first against the sky at 75km/h. Has your stomach rebelled yet? No? Wait until it starts spinning. The Claw is the first pendulum thrill ride in Australia, making friends and frenemies in their droves; after all, who doesn't love a collapsing floor and the delighted shrieks of less than courageous riders?
The Batwing Space Shot
What are some of your favourite thrill rides? Tell us in the comments.
Posted by Torkona at 9:12 PM
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By Andrew Liszewski
I can't attest to the sound quality of these Panasonic RP-HJE 130 earbuds, but even I'll admit that this brilliant packaging, designed by Berlin-based Scholz & Friends, would make them hard to pass up. It's another case where a simple visual idea can outdo even the most elaborately designed graphics, and the fact that they've incorporated and displayed the actual product is worth a couple of bonus points as well.
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Jim Macnie (DownBeat, Village Voice, et al.) listed his Top 10 Jazz CDs of 2009 yesterday on his blog, Lament for a Straight Line, and we're proud to report Darcy James Argue's Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam) and John Hébert's Byzantine Monkey (Firehouse 12 Records) made the cut.
"The composer-arranger has an artistic GPS system built into his chest," writes Macnie of Argue. "The way his seven extended pieces flow from one passage to another is deeply inspired, and the methods behind his integration of electric guitar storms and a gaggle of horns are sage. Best part: the big band constantly throws its listeners curve after curve without sounding fractured or episodic."
In his blurb about Hébert, Macnie writes, "One of the era's most gripping bassists puts reeds and flutes up front for a freebop session that stretches from ancient Cajun artifacts to abstract ballads lyrical enough to have fallen from Don Cherry's pen. What the pieces lack in compositional distinction, they make up for in textural richness. And atmosphere—mood means a lot to Hebert."


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Each type of media, whether it is news, opinions, entertainment or advertising, is aimed at a target audience with a particular message that the company is trying to convey to their viewers. Through the desire of the companies to connect or relate to their target audience many will play-up certain ideologies, stereotypes and other social influences that may be important at the time. Media can divide individuals and our thoughts further through pointing out the divisions within society along with reminding us of the stereotypes that exist and make-up the biases that surround us today. Gender and race are usually singled out in the media by focusing on gender inequality between men and women and the segregation of race, even through in today's society we claim to no longer be fighting these discriminations.
There are numerous negative advertisements in the media today, but every now and then you find one that addresses social issues in a realistic and inspiring way. In 2013 Pantene launched their Boss vs. Bossy commercial which puts the double standards between men and women into a relatable setting. The commercial blatantly points out the differences between men and women within the workforce along with society and their personal lives. Along with how particular actions will be viewed differently depending on the gender of the person committing them. It confronts the ideologies and stereotypes that surround gender in an interesting and appealing way. The commercial features Tears for Fears' version of "Mad World" as images of men and women are contrasted. The men are called "boss," "persuasive," "dedicated," "neat," and "smooth." The women, appearing in the same contexts, are labeled "bossy," "pushy," "selfish," "vain," and "show-off."
Women are seen as demanding and a nag whereas men are seen as demanding authority and giving insight. Women are judged because of their beauty versus men who are judged on their intellectual knowledge. Society, no matter how much we may deny it, still places women at home while the men work. Although there is nothing wrong with that type of lifestyle, it is also not for every women and should not be thrust upon as so.
The stereotypes that are presented only further support the ideologies. The commercial plays on the common misconception of women being emotionally uncontrollable and men being physically in control and calm, which is a stereotype that is very prevalent in society today.
Also, if you noticed all the actresses and actors are of Asian background that is because the commercial was only aired in the Philippines, which may say something about the U.S media system. Why was this commercial only aired in the Philippines? After all it is just a hair commercial. The problem may be the bluntness of it. Discrimination is something that many believe we have risen above. Which is true we have come a long way from where we once were but the truth of the matter is that gender issues, along with a number of others, still exist today. We are still a long way from reaching the end goal of total equality.
I like this commercial but it is still a commercial with a larger goal than just fighting the labels that are placed upon women. Pantene wants to sell their products, and they are doing so by saying they understand what women fight for each day but if you use our product it will help you be strong and shine. "Pantene asks everyone to wipe away the double standards that hold women back. Because when you stand strong, you shine." Pantene is not the only company to use this empowerment approach, Dove and Cover Girl have also found success through giving women strength in who they are naturally.
Cover Girl
My question is how natural is it? Are these commercials really helping promote the power of women or further restraining women through promoting an idea of power through beauty/wearing make-up? Yet, at the end of the day I would much rather have my 12 year old niece watching these commercials rather than the commercial for Carls Jr.
How the Media Failed Women in 2013


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The iF design award was conferred for the 61th time in February of 2014. The worldwide recognized design award was celebrated in the Munich BMW World on the 28th of February.
Besides the iF communication design award and the iF packaging design award, the third one, the iF product design award was especially focussed. A total of 3,249 presentations of 48 countries were rated for the product design award by an international jury of experts, including Harri Koskinen, Stefan Scholten from Scholten & Baijings as well as Christoph Böninger from Auerberg.
In the event of the iF product design award, 1,220 products were honoured, and 50 of them received the highest award, the iF Gold Award. The winners of the iF gold award are, among others, the Leimu and the Vakka from Iittala.
The awarded products are presented in the iF design exhibition in Hamburg since the 1st of March. The exhibition in the hanseatic city runs until June 2014 showing the honoured products of the iF packaging design award as well as the iF product design award in the categories audio / video, telecommunications, computer and office / business in their original forms. All the winners of the iF communication design award as well as the category research + development / professional concepts are presented digitally.
Besides the current winning products there is more in the exhibition: The digital exhibition in the Arcade Castle invites with its surf tables. Roundabout 80,000 presentations – 33,000 awarded products of the iF design award since 1953 and 45,000 concepts of young newcomer talents – are viewable.
One special exposition about the brand Eva Solo is still there until the 31st of March: The multiple awarded Danish company presents high grade home accessories and kitchen dishes in that special exposition. The products represent unique, elegant design, which combines aesthetics, functionality and high quality.
Further awarded of the iF product design awards 2014 are here.
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Approximately 200-400 years ago during Japan's Edo period, an unknown artist created what is easily the most profound demonstration of human aesthetics ever committed to parchment. I am referring to He-Gassen a.k.a. 屁合戦 a.k.a. "the fart war." In this centuries-old scroll, women and men blow each other off the page with typhoon-like flatulence. Toss this in the face of any philistine who claims that art history is boring.
Ancient Japanese art is a gas – but my hoax-alert antennae are twitching with the reference to "He-Gassen" even though I found another source here.
[Found here, h/t Princess Natasha.]
Tags: ancient, art, flatulence, hegassen emaki, History, Japan, scrolls, secret, weaponry


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Ticketmaster, the California-based ticketing agency, has suffered a data breach affecting five per cent of its customers. On June 23rd, Ticketmaster's UK operation spotted malicious software on a customer support product hosted by Inbenta Technologies; an AI company that specialises in natural language processing and semantic search. Ticketmaster was using Inbenta's… Read more »


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A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing
The Rest Of The Story: (Disclosure: this wine was received as a press sample.) This whole blind tasting business can be a bit unnerving at times. But it does speak a truer truth.
Here's the deal with this wine: It kicks ass, but not in the way you'd expect it to. Read the tasting notes below and you'll understand why unveiling it was such a mind-blower...
Consummately Italian - that fresh acidic embrace is unmistakable. But this has more- much more...body, polish, finess, and a fruit component you can't help but flirt with. Long tannins call you back for another quenching burst. Could pass for a Super Tuscan or even a high end Sant' Antimo. Elegant, delightful, and unabashedly cosmopolitan. You could drink a lot of this.
Then, voila. The bag comes off the bottle and...WTF? Wow. Speechless. Embarassed, almost. Either we completely missed this or there was a mishap on the bottling line. And it might not be an isolated incident - we mistook a Franciscan Cab as a Zin, too. Regardless, refer to the tasting notes. Ding them for misrepresenting the varietal if you want, but Merlot isn't exactly suffering from too much prestige these days - and it's a damn fine beverage, whatever the label says.
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Kenneth Shutes abruptly cancels escape from cops due to sub-zero weather
It's hard to imagine what Kenneth R. Shutes Jr. was thinking when he saw the flashing lights in his rearview mirror.
Yes, he had a little weed in the car, but that was the greatest of his crimes. Let's just say it was one of those split-second decisions that loses its luster in retrospect.
Last week, Shutes was driving in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, across the border from Stillwater, when a deputy noticed the car was owned by a driver who had a revoked license. Said officer tied to pull him over. Shutes decided the better part of valor would be to floor it.
He led the lawman on a high-speed chase, blowing through stop signs and sailing through a campground until finally ending his flight in someone's driveway.
Our hero stopped and fled on foot, tumbling over a barbed-wire fence before bolting toward the woods.
The deputy set up a perimeter to catch the master criminal. In the end, Mother Nature would get credit for the collar.
It was 8 below that night in scenic St. Croix County. Most criminals agree this is not optimal weather for going on the lam in an outdoor setting. Our hero's staying power would last less than an hour.
Shutes' initial flight began at 12:09 a.m. Just past 1 a.m., he was on the horn to 911, asking to be rescued. Deputies used his cell phone to track him, finding him cold and shivering near a swamp. He was taken to a hospital before ultimately landing in the slam.
Though his injuries haven't been specified – save for a cruel hemorrhaging of pride – officers say Shutes was apologetic and contrite upon arrest, the only play you have when your caper dies so ingloriously.
"Kenneth stated he 'needed' an incident like this because he was making poor decisions in his life," a deputy wrote in his report.
Such penance appears to get you points with the fine lawmen of St. Croix County. He was charged only with failure to obey an officer, marijuana possession, and obstructing an officer, all misdemeanors.
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Goddesses of the calendar month:
JANUARY 1st
Greek: HERA and Roman: JUNO; The Gamelia. (Lempriere, Dict.) "Gamelia, a surname of Juno, as Gamelius was of Jupiter, on account of their presiding over marriages. - A festival privately observed at three different times. The first was the celebration of a marriage, the second was in commemoration of a birth-day, and the third was an anniversary of the death of a person. As it was observed generally on the 1st January, marriages on that day were considered as a good omen and the month was called Gamelion among the 14 Athenians. Cicero de Fin. 2, c. M." - See also above under Goddesses of the month.
(Perp. Fest. Cal.) "January 1. Jupiter and Juno. Zeus and Hera". (Fell. of Isis Dir.) "January 1st: Zeus and Hera, Jupiter and Juno. Auspicious for rulership, glory and cheerfulness." See also below under Juno.
Roman: FORTUNA. (Seyffert, Dict.) "Fortuna. The goddess of good luck ... Trajan founded a special temple in her honour as the all-pervading power of the world. Here an annual offering was made to her on New Year's Day".
JUNO. (Enc. Brit. 1810 ed.) "Kalends of January, in Roman antiquity, was a solemn festival consecrated to Juno and Janus; wherein the Romans offered vows … to those deities, and exchanged presents among themselves as a token of friendship".
(Ovid, Fasti, 1. 55) "The worship of Juno claims Ausonia's Calends ... These remarks apply to the whole calendar; I have! made them once for all, that I may not be forced to break the thread of my discourse." See also under Goddesses of the Days of the Month: 1st Day.
STRENIA (Seyffert, Dict.) "Strenae. Gifts which it was customary for the Romans to make at the new year with accompanying good wishes. The word is connected with the name of a Sabine tutelary goddess, Strenia, who corresponds to the Roman Salus, and from whose precinct beside the Via Sacra at Rome consecrated branches were carried up to the Capitoline at the new year. The Strenae consisted of branches of bay and palm, sweetmeats made of honey, and figs or dates, as a good omen that the year might bring only joy and happiness (Ovid, Fasti, i 185-190). The fruits were gilded (Martial viii 33, 11) as they are now in Germany and the word as well as the custom, survives in the French étrennes."
(Brewer, Dict.) "Étrennes. New-year's gifts so called in France. Strenia, the Roman goddess, had the superintendence of new-year's gifts, which the Roman's called strenae. Tatius entered Rome on New-year's Day, and received from some augurs palms cut frorn the sacred grove, dedicated to the goddess Strenia. Having succeeded, he ordained that the 1st of January should be celebrated by gifts to be called strenae, consisting of figs, dates and honey; and that no word of ill omen should be uttered on that day".
(Ovid, Fasti, 1. 171) "January 1st ... Next I asked, 'Why, Janus ... do we give and receive good wishes?' Then, leaning on the staff he bore in his right had, the god replied: 'Omens are wont', said he, 'to wait upon beginnings …' 'What mean the gifts of dates and wrinkled figs', I said, 'and honey glistering in snow-white jar?' 'It is for the sake of the omen', said he, 'that the event may answer to the flavour, and that the whole course of the year may be sweet, like its beginning'."
(Gibbon, Decline and Fall, Vol. 11, p. 12 1) "Some of the most sacred festivals in the Roman ritual were destined to salute the new calends of January with vows of public and private felicity".
(Cassell's French Dict.) "étrennes, fem. New Year's gift (usually in plural); gift, present".
See also under March 1st.
Anglo-Saxon: (Brewer, Dict.) "Wassail. A salutation used on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day over the spiced-ale cup, hence called the 'wassail bowl'. (Anglo-Saxon, Waes hael, be whole, be well)". (id.) "New Year's Day ... The civil and legal year began March 25th till after the alteration of the style, in 1752, when it was fixed, like the historic year, to January 1st. In Scotland the legal year was changed to January 1st as far back as 1600".
American Indian: THE GODDESS (Kay Turner, Lady-Unique, 1, p. 49) "On New Year's Day the Chorti Indians of Southern Guatemala drink the water from five sacred coconuts and also fertilise the ground with it. Women officiate at these ceremonies, guarding the coconuts during the night and dedicating them to the goddess before they are drunk down on the first day of the year".
Japanese: (Chamberlain, Things Japenese, p. 157) "Festivals. The holidays officially observed are ... Jan. 1-3 … Termed the San-ganichi or 'three days' of New Year, when the people eat of stew called zoni. More fuss is made about the New Year in China and Japan than in any Western country ... and on New Year's morning the usual sweeping and dusting of rooms is pretermitted, doubtless in order to avoid sweeping away good luck. Gateways are decorated at New Year time with pine branches, straw ropes, oranges ... and presents are given called o toshi-dama".
BENTEN, BENZAITEN. (Chamberlain, id. p. 307) on the Seven Deities of Luck, which
include the Goddess Benten: "Connected with the Gods of Luck is the Takara-bune, or 'Treasure Ship', which is said to sail into port on New Year's Eve, with the Gods of Luck as passengers and, as cargo, the takara-mono, or 'treasures' of popular lore, which are enumerated by Anderson as follows: the hat of invisibility, the lucky rain-coat, the sacred key, the inexhaustible purse, the precious jewel, the clove, the weight, and a flat object apparently representing a coin. Pictures of this 'Treasure Ship' are hawked about the streets at New Year time, and every person who puts one into the little drawer of his wooden pillow on the night of the 2nd January, is supposed to ensure a lucky dream".
Sumerian: INANNA; Nativity Eve. (The Coming Age, No. 13) "Nativity Eve (Hestia 8, January 1st): A white candle is lit at sunset to burn throughout the night and to be extinguished at dawn on Nativity morning".
JANUARY 2nd
Egyptian: ISIS; The Advent of Isis from Phoenicia. (Witt, Isis in the Graeco-Roman World, p. 308) "The 'Advent of Isis' from Phoenicia to Egypt was on 2 January. See Plut. 50: Fontes Historiae Religionis Aegyptiacae (ed. Hopfer) 1922; 244, 32". (id. p. 166) "Isis ... on discovering that the Ark of Osiris had been cast up by the Mediterranean in the region of the Phoenician Byblos went across the sea to find it, and then shipped it back with her to Egypt".
(Plutarch, De Iside Et Osiride, 371 D, or 50) "they make offering on the seventh day of the month Tybi; which they call the 'Coming of Isis from Phoenicia'."
Sumerian: INANNA; The Nativity of Our Lady. (Lux Madriana Cal.) "Hestia 8 (January 2). The Nativity of Our Lady".
"In Hestia, the darkest month, A tiny light is born. Our Lady, in Her Mother's arms, Shines forth on the grey dawn".
(The Coming Age, No. 13) "Nativity: We celebrate the birth of Inanna. Princess of the earth and Queen of Heaven, on one of the greatest feasts of the year. She will guide and help us on our way back to our true home in Heaven. . Nativity songs are sometimes known as 'yules', a carol in honour of the Mother and Daughter (as Demeter and Persephone), and the name extends to the season as a whole".
Japanese: BENTEN. See under January 1st.
JANUARY 5th
JANUARY 6th
Celtic: The Three-fold Celtic Deities. (The Druids Cal.) "January 6th, Twelfth Night. A Celtic god or goddess manifests him or herself as three".
(Fell. of Isis Dir.) "January 6th: Threefold Celtic Deities".
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custom was to gather a bundle of green rushes, and standing
with them in the hand on the threshold of the
door, to invite the holy Saint Bridget to come I and lodge with them
that night.
In the Manks language the invitation ran
thus: "Brede, Brede, tar gys my thie tar dyn thie ayms noght. Foshil ee
dorrys da Brede, as thig do Brede e heet
staigh". In English: "Bridget, Bridget, come to my house, come to my
house to-night. Open the door for Bridget,
and let Bridget come in". After these words were repeated the rushes
strewn on the floor by way of a carpet or bed
for St. Bridget. A custom very similar to this was also observed in
some of
the Out-Isles of the ancient kingdom ofMan.'
In these Manx and Highland ceremonies it is obvious that St. Bride, or
St. Bridget, is an old heathen goddess of
fertility, disguised in a threadbare Christian cloak. Probably she is no
other than
Brigit, the Celtic goddess of fire and
apparently of the crops."
'On the Louth-Armagh border I have heard of "Brigid's
Shield" and "Brigid's Crown", and was
informed of a tradition that in days gone by, the most modest
and most beautiful girl of a particular area,
wearing a crown of rushes, a shield on her left arm, and a cross in her
hand, was escorted by a group of young girls
from house to house on Brigid's Eve or Brigid's Morning'."
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text: FenceDoor : My first plugin, tried to find something that wasn't done yet, even though it might not be that useful. Version: v1.0 Features: Add a door to your fence. Known bugs: None. Changelog: v1.0: Release. Download How to use it: To create a door, you need to place a "special block" under a fence that is linked to another fence. When a player interact with a fence, the plugin check if there is a special block under it, and look for another location with the same special block under it around the fence it touches (which act as the door's pivot point) The plugin use FENCE as default "special blocks", and look for it 2 blocks under the fence. So you bury a fence, and then place another one above it. You can edit config.yml to change the material and the depth the plugin looks for. This value can be changed so that the plugins look for the special block farther/closer away from the fence. Edit : Here are some images : A : The pivot point. The mod only works if the fence is linked to another. B : The possible positions for the door. You can place a "special" block (I used Fences, this is customisable) on two or more sides around the pivot point, and the "door" will go to the next position every time you right click on it. Those blocks are necessary, and they can be hidden underground. Here is the same fence, after hidding the locations and right clicking on it :


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Last week I took all of my tops out of my closet.
I did not dare to count, but as I arranged them
back into the cramped space I chose to leave
some of them out.
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This black DNA top was one of them.
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I had totally forgotten it existed.
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From Dorothy Martyn's masterful treatise on child psychology Beyond Deserving. A few of these lines have appeared on here before, but the longer quote is terrific, especially in conjunction with the Milosz poem below. From pages 155-156:
'I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul' has remained for some who learned the lines in high school a stirring and inspirational thought. It was quoted by Timothy McVeigh, the condemned Oklahoma terrorist, just before his execution. What utter illusion in this person clearly enslaved to the invisible forces working within him! His belief that he had been in charge of himself all along, a free agent making autonomous decisions, is only an extreme case of a very common idea closely related to the popular understanding of 'responsibility'.
The fact is that the human mind is not made of one piece, fully in control of its actions, able fully to carry out its intentions, acting autonomously on the environment… Along with our intentions, regardless of our varying strengths, what we think and will do, as subjects, is always also under the influence of something else… The evidence that human beings are not entirely in charge of their own castles is too clear to be missed.
We adults do not like to face the fact that we are not the sole directors of our thoughts and actions, because it is a blow to our illusion of autonomy and power and pre-eminence in the universe…
Given the more realistic understanding of the limitations of human autonomy, what does the word "responsibility" mean? In this light, responsibility changes its colors. We are more responsible, not less so, when we are aware of forces that are working on us beyond our ability to control them. Denial of that truth, along with actions that do not take that truth into account, is the height of irresponsibility."
To hear Dr. Martyn's talk at the 2009 Mockingbird Conference, go here.


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You have asked, and you have received. The new stamp shop is open!
What would a Grand Opening be without a sales code, right?
(sales code is not valid on purchases made prior to February 4)
The new shop is a temporary home for my stamp line, and a few other goodies. So far I like the new shop. If all goes well, I may keep it here.
I'll be posting shop updates here on my blog. New stamps are in the works for the near future.
Until next time.