Compose by Ouyang Xi – Your Music Writes Itself
I hate to admit that I took 2 years of guitar lessons and I can only play the first few cords of Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water. I guess I’m one of those people who simply isn’t musically inclined. I used to write some poetry that I would have loved to turn into songs, but I couldn’t read or write music either. So I guess it’s safe to say I’m not destined to be a rock star. Continue reading » Compose by Ouyang Xi – Your Music Writes Itself
MSI does it again with new GX70 and GX60 gaming laptops
I do not know about you, but for me, a gaming notebook is a poor (an extremely poor one at that) substitute for a full fledged gaming desktop. After all, you do not have the luxury of a really large display for your eyes to enjoy superb visuals, not to mention the kind of audio that is pumped out from your notebook speakers tend to be lame – very. Of course, if you are a gaming addict, then at any time that you need to get that gaming fix of yours going, a gaming notebook would be the ideal solution. After all, something is better than nothing at all, right? MSI certainly knows that they have a couple of models in the market that will appeal to the masses, and they are the new MSI GX70 and the GX60.
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Remote Controlled Backyard Mosquito Mister
Sometimes, I do wonder whether some animals in this world are redundant. Case in point, does the pro of mosquito larvae being food for select animals outweigh the potential pest factor of a fully grown adult mosquito? Getting bitten by mosquitoes whenever you go out on a camping trip is no fun at all, you know. Thank goodness the advancements of technology in the modern world has led us to this particular road – a $299.95 Remote Controlled Backyard Mosquito Mister.
Should the Remote Controlled Backyard Mosquito Mister live up to its reputation (or at least, product description), then this backyard mister is capable of repelling mosquitoes within a 2,000 square feet area, and not only that, it can also be operated remotely from a safe distance away. It will rely on EPA-registered permethrin to get the job done, which so happens to be a synthetic form of naturally occurring pyrethrin that is derived from chrysanthemum, where it is good enough to kill up to 90% of mosquitoes, flies, gnats, no-see-ums, ticks, and other biting insects while repelling them for up to half a dozen hours with a mere four-minute misting. Don’t worry about toxicity levels, as permethrin biodegrades so fast, it is safe and gentle on the environment.
Weather Alert Emergency Handcrank Radio
When I was growing up, I always wondered what the heck was the weather channel there for. After all, who actually bothers to check whether it is going to rain or not tomorrow morning? Sure, mom would care a whole lot since she is the one who does the laundry at home, and she would obviously be upset if the skies literally rained on her parade. Golfers too, would know what I am referring to, so perhaps there is still use for the golf channel after all.
Enter the $59.99 Weather Alert Emergency Handcrank Radio, which pretty much does what it says, as it allows you to be prepared at all times for emergencies as well as power outages, thanks to an emergency AM/FM radio with NOAA weather band stations and the ‘Alert’ system. This is a hand cranked wonder that also doubles up as a flashlight when the situation calls for it, while sporting a red flashing beacon and is capable of powering your cell phone. You can choose to have it run on hand turbine power, solar power or a solitary AAA battery, it is your choice. Crank the hand turbine or place the solar panel in the sun for just one minute, and you get anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes of radio and flashlight use.
Sony develops Digital Paper device
Digital paper – does this particular term sound rather ironic to you? It does to us actually, although it is a kind of technology that we would more than welcome. Mention Sony and you would think of their Bravia TVs, the PlayStation consoles over the years, and of course, who can forget about the iconic portable music player line that kicked it all off – the Walkman? Having said that, Sony’s foray into the world of tablets has not exactly been an encouraging one to date where its track record is concerned, since their only major notable presence at this point in time would be the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Well, perhaps they might be able to make larger strides than what they have already achieved with the aforementioned tablet if they were to incorporate some digital paper into future products. After all, Sony has successfully developed a 13.3” digital paper device, where the main aim would be to do away with paper educational materials and documents while helping improve learning effects and productivity among others.
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Acer Iconia A1 Review – Unique Features at an Affordable Price
You know when a product category is hot. Think of the onslaught of smartphones once the big guys paved the way. Bam! Suddenly everyone – from your kid to your grandmother – had one. The category of 7-8” tablets seems to be the category of the moment. Plenty of good reasons exist too: they’re easy enough to stash in a bag or hold in your hand or even tuck in a big pocket, smaller screen means smaller price which of course puts less hesitation in the mind when letting kids use and abuse it. But with such a hot category the quest becomes how to differentiate the product.
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Biofeedback Posture Trainer
Having a good posture (regardless of whether you are a guy or a gal) is always a plus point, especially when you are “on the market” so to speak and are looking for a life partner. After all, there is always that air of authority that one emanates whenever you sit up or stand with the proper posture for sure. For those of us who due to a lack of self discipline and “could not be bothered” attitude, perhaps a gizmo like the $89.95 Biofeedback Posture Trainer might come in handy in the long run.
The Biofeedback Posture Trainer is a biofeedback device whose sole intention is to train users to develop good posture as it will beep or vibrate whenever it detects anyone slouching. Specially designed by an occupational therapist, this is a lightweight trainer that can be worn like a backpack over clothing, where it will teach the right spinal alignment which would then help prevent back pain and promote good breathing and joint health. Sporting soft, adjustable shoulder straps and a belt that are connected to a central strap which holds the biofeedback monitor over the spine, each time you slouch, the straps will tug on the monitor, triggering a buzzer or vibration. As to whether you prefer to be alerted by a buzzer or a vibration, that really boils down to the settings of your choice. Silencing the alarm is a snap – all you need to do is straighten that back up, and you’re good to go. It is said that wearing the Biofeedback Posture Trainer for three weeks for two 20-minute sessions a day would help you develop the kind of muscle memory required so that you employ good posture all the time.
Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal
Being a cyclist might be the healthier and more environmentally friendly option for you to get to work (short of walking within reasonable distance and time limit, of course), but cycling too, comes with its fair share of hazards. I am referring to other motorists on the road who do not really bother with your safety, preferring instead to honk in your direction just for fun, seeing you jump out of your skin, to others who really did not see you because they were driving too fast or were inebriated. Not only that, whenever you want to make a turn to the left or to the right, letting go of the handlebar to indicate the direction with your hand carries its fair share of risks, which is where the $59.99 Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal comes in handy.
The name of the Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal itself gives the game away, where its main purpose is to increase your visibility especially in low light conditions while reducing the chances of mishaps or accidents happening. This wireless turn signal unit will attach to your rear seat post and the push button controller is attached to the handlebars for easy accessibility. The ultra bright LED signal and audible beeping sound do their parts to alert other bikers and motorists of your intentions way in advance, and it is water resistant as well as powered by a replaceable CR2032 battery for the remote, with a trio of AAA batteries powering the pod.
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