Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Various Funny Videos


I have a selection of those utube funny videos which I gathered from online. I will start creating my school output for final requirement about video analysis and a few days ago, I decided to give my attention on those funny skits.

In fact, those videos only run for a minute or two. They may look not hard to make, rather, it means a great deal of preparation and directing. Making of such skits concerns an innovative thinking paired with enthusiasm and determination.

And so I started with the analysis after I have watched each one of them. I did not able to focus during my first view since I ended upwas just laughing with my classmates. I picked my pen and paper with me and finally went on with it.

The act of creating a funny skit is not as simple as writing of some jokes or funny scenarios and then getting out of the camera. Producing a funny skit requires a huge deal of determination, perseverance, and attention to tiniest details. If you go over these tips on proper funny video creation, you are definitely sure of creating a funny video that is extremely fun for your audience.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Who Created Google?

I remember, I've came across a lot of online articles and based from some internet researches that I made before, the man who created Google was an Indian. While I was relaxing on the see-saw in our back yard, I out-of-blue asked myself the question who is the creator Google, because just like what I've said, I am a huge fan of this site. Due to that, I thought of dropping by our city library for three straight days just to be informed of who created Google. I've found out that he was actually Krishna Bharat, a boy who is actually from Bangalore.

While I further did my research, there was another story that I came across. On the story, Google was invented by two college students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Actually, Goole was started as a project to better enhance the way how the information was found in the net, furthermore not until in 1997 that it was registered as Google.

After going over a lot of books and other resources, I got confused because I found two different information. My search didn't stop there. I dug deeper but most of the materials that I found were the same as of the second version. That's the reason why, I can now affirm myself that it was really Larry Page and Sergey Brin who created Google.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

I Became a Google Fan


The day I have decided using the Internet, I got introduced to testing a browser (of course!). The browser I've first started using was Internet Explorer, the only browser that I am familiar with that time. I'm only learn the simple things on doing research and browsing websites back then. I recalled putting up my own email add and chatting with my YM account, long before social networking websites was started.

Before I finish my grade school, the last assignment that my teacher gave to the whole class was to present a research on the different foreign inventors and their inventions. We were tasked to organize them through a collection, but since I found it tough looking them all in our disctrict library, I decided to research it online.

I opened google.com and started conducting my search. Good thing google showed me different foreign inventors to choose from, and from there, I depended on Google, a search engine, until I finished working on my research. Surprisingly, I was able to finish it with in a day. I'm very thankful to Google for credible search results. Since then, I became a Google fan and never tempted to try out other search engine.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Useful Google Tools


My girlfriend and I were in the beach when she kept on distracting me. According to her, she needs to open her e-mail while I was intently surfing on the Google dictionary and looking for some important words and information for my freelance job. I asked her to give me a little time, at least about 10 to 15 minutes until I finally saw what I was exactly looking for. To make it more easy, I searched on the google tips on the other browser, but sadly, my laptop hanged up and immediately lost my Internet connection, and from there, leaving my girlfriend dismayed.

We were totally under the dark for more than six hours because of the rumored electricity failure that almost everyone around were talking about. I lighted up the scented candle and started taking our dinner. Three pieces of salted eggs plus small slices of tomatoes, combined with a pitcher of iced tea was our dinner.

I thank my LG U890 for saving us from the hassle that we had. Aside from being a state-of-the-art phone, its special features enabled my girlfriend and I to stay connected, which was actually a necessity for our jobs.

After we enjoyed soaking ourselves in the beach, we head back to our cottage and agreed to listen to some lovely classical songs that lulled as to sleep instantly. My phone was really of great help to our trip and night lives.

From being wifi capable, having a readily available internet connection, that too, brought us a satisfaction on the quality of sound that it brought out. The clear quality of the camera made us enjoy even more, though I had with me my brand new SLR Nikon Camera, that captures a lot better than my 5 mega pixel camera phone.

After having the internet connection back, I gave way to my girlfriend who was borrowing my laptop so she can check her email before problem to the connection will again arise.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Women's Boots' Designers

A lot of designers of women's boots don't necessarily look to create boots for their public. I notice that the simple neat lines of the Jimmy Choo boot make it impossible to keep in stock. The only manner to justify why the primitive looking petite typical Ugg Australia boot can be hard to obtain in many women's sizes must be its unencumbered look which deeply appeals to most women. You always see it isn't the flamboyant boot designs that are bought by the masses. Those are available in all sizes at every internet boot dealer. It is the basic designs which pass away so fast. So why do boot manufacturers continue to offer the public so many styles bombarded with belts, fringe, odd toes, little pieces of fur, or buckles? Why detract from a perfectly good boot by killing the style? Do these styles actually sell? Well I believe I learned the truth in a round about way.

I used to work for a surf-clothing manufacturer. Even though we didn't make boots, the experience made me comprehend the reasons of why some items sell quickly and others do not.

One reason I feel this happens is due to ego. Most artists have this characteristic and designers of boots, shoes and apparel aren't any different. Particularly in the pricey posh women's boots. Boot designers akin to most creative people merely want to do what they want to do without any thought to the business side of things. It's about their art and being unique. It's about beating themselves season after season. It is not concerning what the public likes unless the designer loses his job for being out of touch with what the customer desires.

It's an old dispute between artists and business people. For a fine example of what often happens when business and art collide, take a look at Christian Audigier. He mainly designed ostentacious apparel, shoes and fashion boots for his friends and audiences. Each 6 months he tried to best his previous line with something more wild and crazy. Then when his brand would hit a design the public fell in love with, he would stop producing it because he got tired of designing it.

So although ego is one main reason in many situations, the remainder is due to merchandising, and retail store buying. The general idea for boot and shoe manufacturers is to get as many styles out on the shelf that they can. They want to offer many looks to hopefully put more merchandise in retail outlets. Designers are just designing as much stuff as they can to see what sticks. But ultimately the store buyers will select what they feel their customers will buy and they supply those designs. The funny thing is nobody really knows what will end up selling. Buyers think they understand but mostly they guess. So if the retail buyers guess wrong, those styles sit on the racks. Hence a lot of unpopular women's boots are still available or in a little while going for a reduced price.

So from all this we are able to infer that while ego may have a minor part in the rationale why many simple women's boots are not available on the market, most of the reason lies in marketing, and advertising practices of boot designers as well as the buying decisions made by retail outlet buyers.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Mesothelioma Spectrum Examination

Diagnosing mesothelioma (within the framework of western medicine) can be involving, because the symptoms are quite similar to those of other illnesses and conditions. A western medical diagnosis of mesothelioma might include any or all of the following: a review of the patient's medical history and asbestos exposure; a complete physical examination, with x-rays of the chest or abdomen and lung function test; a CAT scan or MRI of the chest or abdomen; a biopsy.

In the case of pleural mesothelioma, a thoracoscopy may be performed where the doctor looks inside the chest cavity with an instrument called a thoracoscope that is assign into the chest between two ribs. The thoracoscope allows the doctor to acquire tissue samples and behold inside the chest. For cancer in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), a western MD may manufacture a peritoneoscopy where a shrimp opening is made in the abdomen and an instrument called a peritoneoscope is inserted in the abdomen cavity to secure tissue.

If mesothelioma is indeed diagnosed, the next step will be to resolve the stage of the disease. The "staging" process helps to decide which fraction of the body the cancer has spread to, which in turn dictates a treatment understanding. If the cancer is found only on the membrane surface where it originated it is called "localized." If the has spread beyond the unusual membrane surface to other parts of the body it is called "advanced."

Western Medical Treatment Options (chosen in accordance with the age and/or health of the patient) include surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy. Surgery ~ during which piece of the lining of the chest or abdomen may be removed ~ is a favorite treatment option for mesothelioma. For pleural mesothelioma, either a paunchy lung or the muscle below the lungs that benefit with breathing (the diaphragm) may be removed. Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to waste cancer cells and shrink tumors. This type of therapy only affects the cancer cells in the treated state. Chemotherapy uses anticancer drugs to slay cancer cells throughout the body. The drugs ancient to treat mesothelioma are sometimes given by injection in a vein.
Along with surgery and radiation, using a needle or thin tube to drain fluid that has built up in the chest or abdomen is one device to benefit some of the symptoms and control the afflict associated with this condition. In addition, medications may be given through a tube in the chest to prevent fluid from accumulating and, once again, reducing some of the more painful symptoms.

The physical and psychological strain of malignant mesothelioma can be severe, and western medical treatments meant to heal often cause unexpected and irritating side effects. For these reasons, it is essential for the mesothelioma patient to pick up as remarkable information as possible about how malignant mesothelioma progresses as a disease, as well as to notice alternative or complementary treatment options (search for below) . And if a western treatment is chosen as share of the healing protocol, it's essential to know what side effects to inquire of and how to minimize them.

Along with managing the disease itself, Mesothelioma patients oftentimes catch themselves embroiled in right battles (reminiscent of the Karen Silkwood case) ~ in class-action or individual lawsuits against the companies or corporations by whom they were employed at the time of their exposure to aspestos. Aspestos Law has emerged as a specialty, with mesothelioma attorneys and lawyers positioned to wait on their clients in establishing a link between a specific aspestos exposure and their subsequent contracting of mesothelioma ... and ~ to the extent that they are successful ~ taking, in the process, a stunning prick of the settlements.

Because of the physical, emotional, psychological & spiritual (as well as just!) challenges enthusiastic with a disease such as mesothelioma, creating a strong succor system is a critical piece of the healing process. As has been documented from the experiences of many with so-called "terminal" illnesses, the introspection that arises in the face of such a challenge oftentimes has the "hidden back" of allowing what is "really well-known" to emerge. For this to happen, however, requires the creation of an (internal & external) environment conducive to such explorations. And what are the "building blocks" to creating such supportive (non-toxic!) environments?

Everyone can improve their energy level and promote healthy cell growth by getting adequate rest and relaxation, obedient nutrition, some spend and having some fun! Here are some practices commonly recommended for cancer patients:

~ Learn relaxation techniques (yoga or qigong are an genuine choice)

~ portion your feelings honestly with family, friends, a spiritual advisor or a counselor

~ support a journal to back organize your thoughts

~ gain a source of spiritual strength

~ Pray or meditate

~ glean time to be alone

~ Go for walks

~ Remain alive to with work and leisure activities to the extent possible

~ accept a relieve group or "chat room" to fragment your experiences with others in a similar situation

~ as distinguished as possible, own a definite attitude, and optimistic outlook

Of the many alternatives or compliments to western medical treatment, qigong is one that stands out as particularly hopeful. In China, there are entire hospitals devoted to the exhaust of qigong techniques exclusively, for the treatment of cancer as well as countless other conditions. Binhui He is one Medical Qigong Master (http://www.wishus.org/research.asp? cat=research&index=2)
who has had tremendous success working with cancer patients. His qigong anti-cancer therapy protocol includes, in his fill words, the following five steps:

~ Attitude change: Turn dilapidated searching aid outside into searching serve inside. It is the immune function and self-healing power that cure cancer eventually! While fear-of-cancer do is the steady incurable disease, since it keeps patient stressed and lowers their immune functions. Instead, reflect cancer portion of the body, communicate with it by consciousness power, and eliminate the source leading to cancer in the first residence.

~ Intensive Qigong practice: empty mind without desire, forget about disease, effort, environment and self; snappily stimulate immune functions and body potential by intensive Qi cultivation.

~ Energetic Fasting (Bigu) : gash the supply for tumors so as to inhibit the posthaste growth of cancer; and benefit to strengthen immune function effectively (Need under the discontinuance supervision of an experienced Qigong healer) .

~ wreck Tumor by Strong Qi: Focus of mind power and strong Qi can demolish after a period of Bigu.

~ Collective Qi Adjustment: Group practice of Five-Element Qigong to effect a strong Qi field and to strengthen the inhibitory achieve of the Qi cultivation.

In the United spot, Dr. Kam Yuen (http://www.yuenmethod.com) is a 35th-generation Shaolin Master who has created a healing system which combines the power of qigong practice with the diagnostic techniques of applied kinesiology. He, also, has had grand success working with a whole variety of conditions, including cancer.

Similar in many ways to Taoist qigong practices are the Tibetan practices described in Tulku Thondup's two books: Boundless Healing: Meditation Exercises To hiss The Mind & Heal The Body; and The Healing Power Of Mind. The specifics of the practices vary widely, though what many have in current is the exercise of an internally-cultivated energy of "delighted heat" to choose whatever imbalances are at the root of the condition. He presents, in these two books, a number of practices designed specifically for those working with cancer. Tulku Thondup also travels quite widely, offering workshops & retreats in which he presents these Tibetan healing techniques.

Chinese Medicine offers yet another paradigm through which to question mesothelioma. The diagnostic system of Chinese Medicine is quite dramatically different from that of western medicine. If in fact we were to explain to the Chinese physician, say, ten people who had all received the western medical diagnosis "mesothelioma," it is entirely possible that this Chinese physician would ~ after his or her examinations ~ show us with a different diagnosis for each of those ten people! (The reasons for this are complex, and beyond the scope of this essay, but the basic reason is because Chinese medical perception looks at patterns point to within the entire person, and in relation to every aspect of their lives; while western medicine tends to focus primarily on individual symptomotology.)

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Can You Legally Discharge Your Debt With Bankruptcy?

When should someone declare bankruptcy? What type of bankruptcy am I eligible for? These are very common questions. Unfortunately, there often are no direct answer as "it all depends." For some, individuals, a BK may be the only option to be able to get out from under overwhelming debt. In some cases, it may be the only way to save your home, your car and other assets. New legislation has made it more difficult to obtain a full bankruptcy where all debt is eliminated with no effects other than a negative reporting on your credit report. In fact the new regulations stipulate the types and kinds of debt, which can be discharged, and in some cases the reasons.

There some things, which are not considered to be bankruptcy debt, these are usually federally issued or managed loans such as student loans. These are not cleared under bankruptcy laws and cannot be applied for when applying to have debt liquidated under chapter 7 or placed on a repayment plan such as available through chapter 13. The new requirements for both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy filings make it more difficult to obtain a chapter 7 which is total liquidation of debt and it makes it harder for bankruptcy attorneys to file for clients. This in turn makes it more expensive and a much lengthier process to file for bankruptcy now than in previous years.

In order to be eligible to file chapter 7 bankruptcy you must meet a certain set of guidelines. These guidelines are that you attend credit counseling as well as personal finance and budgeting classes. These have to be from a registered provider and there must be documentation that you attended and made yourself available to the services they provide. It is also necessary that you meet income guidelines. This means that after allowable expenses are removed you do not have enough disposable income to make payments on a repayment plan. The key word in this is allowable. The government has set regulations on expenses. These regulations allow only so much of each type of expense to be deducted and it stipulates the types of expenses, which are allowable.

Chapter 7, which is total liquidation of debt, is much harder to qualify for and obtain than a chapter 13. After you have obtained credit counseling and it has been documented that you do not have the income necessary to pay off your debt. There are a few things that occur. You must present your case in court where creditors often send representatives to argue for a dismissal of a chapter 7 or to remove their debt from the list of accepted debts that were to be liquidated. It is possible for some bankruptcy debt to be presented and not be ultimately included in the decision of the court regarding your bankruptcy.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is based on a repayment plan. This plan is usually set up by the credit counseling service and courses that you are required to take when filing any form of bankruptcy. This is the type of bankruptcy, which does not remove debt but requires creditors to adhere to a repayment plan and in some cases reduction in debt.

This is done for individuals who have, after consideration, enough disposable income to pay off a portion if not all of the debt in a reasonable amount of time without causing an issue with their home, transportation or other necessary expenses. It is important to remember that the expenses that are deducted from your incoming cash flow are determined by governmental guidelines and are determined in part by family size. Even if you are filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy you may not with these guideline actually qualify.

There are recourses if your actual expenses are indeed more than the allowable by government guidelines however these require additional time and may require additional costs when it comes to court fees, legal fees and rising debt. How you handle credit and budgeting after bankruptcy is important. The number of times you can file is limited and in many cases one time is all that is allowable. Repairing your credit after either a chapter 13 or chapter 7 bankruptcies can be difficult.

This is why bankruptcy credit card options exist. They are designed to provide you with the ability to be able to help repair your credit after you have filed bankruptcy and discharged your bankruptcy debt. There are a few earmarks of the type of credit card that can be classified as a bankruptcy credit card.

One of the biggest is that it is a secured card. This means that your credit limit on the card is limited to the amount of money you place on the card. If you place $50 on the card then your credit limit is $50. Every time however you pay that back to the card and renew the total amount a positive report is sent to the credit reporting agencies indicating that you paid the card. This in turn improves your credit rating in regards to revolving credit. Revolving credit is characterized by having a renewable source of credit such as a credit card or line of credit style loan.

Other things, which may characterize the type of credit card available, as a bankruptcy credit card is a credit card with a low balance and high interest rate that you are allowed to keep regular payments of this card have the same effect as a secured credit card. It is important with these cards is that you purchase no more than you can afford to pay off by the time the bill is due. This creates an even greater impact because you are paying the debt off in full at the turn of each billing cycle.

Filing for bankruptcy may be a way to release you from overwhelming debt legally but it is not a decision to be made lightly and should be used as a final resort. It remains one of the biggest marks, which can negatively affect credit scores and ratings. The new legislation also makes it difficult to obtain a full liquidation leaving you not only with the debt to repay but also with the negative effects of a bankruptcy.

Tools and resources for rebuilding credit after a bankruptcy can be found at http://www.MinnesotaDebt.net John Mazzara is involved with financial services in the Twin Cities, MN. Officing out of Edina, Minnesota-John is centrally located within the 7 county MN metropolitan area. John owns three separate businesses-a licensed real estate broker associate selling Minnesota real estate since 1986-affiliated with RE/MAX Associates Plus http://www.MinneapolisStPaulHomes.com, an independent CFP-certified financial planner since 1989 with an independent Minnesota financial planning firm-Financial Planning Associates and the owner of a Minnesota mortgage broker firm-Venture Development Inc-specializing in residential, commercial and investment mortgages for purchases of single family homes, investment properties and commercial property. Venture brokers FHA, VA, Conventional loans and lines of credit. If you are looking for someone to help you in the areas of real estate sales/purchase, mortgages, or and/or financial planning and insurance you should call John for a free 1 hour consultation to see if he can meet your needs. 952-929-2577. RE/MAX Associates Plus and Venture Development are located at 7300 France Ave S, Suite 410, Edina, MN 55435