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Remote Control is a Thing of the Past?

I guess some of you can relate to this feeling anytime you are perpetually looking for the remote control. It’s not an exaggeration. We have multiple remotes at home, and I seem to spend a lot of time hunting for these remote. Well, it’s conceivable I guess since we have an active tot, and he loves hiding these devices.

I can hardly count how many remotes we have at present, considering that we have remotes in all the rooms for cable box, TV’s as well as the music center and quite a few of them normally stuffed down the sides of our couch. So it really piqued my attention after reading an article that these annoying little devices will soon be a thing of the past.

TV Remote control

The re-launching of Apple TV and the latest arrival of Google TV are reported to have both features to use smartphone applications. These types of applications make it possible for people for iphone and Android users to work with their devices in order to switch on the Tv sets, browse for channels, and do some other things such as recording and removing specific shows. More applications are anticipated to be released given that lots of households having an Internet-connected Television set continuously grows.

But of course, we cannot be glad about hearing this news as there are few issues that we need to consider prior to our plans of thrashing the remote. To start with, we need to think of our phone’s battery life. A day isn’t complete without re-charging our phone, so our everyday search for the charger will probably be at least as annoying as the hunt for the device.

The second thing is, with more than ten of TV companies and a minimum of five various mobile phone os system, it’s likely to take several years before anyone takes the time to standardizing the device.

Lastly, you will be embracing additional chore to your gadget which already functions extremely hard being a text messaging hub, a gaming system, a digital camera, plus a mobile internet browser – and indeed, once in a while as a phone. And that I could only visualize in which most people are attempting to use their cell phone to switch the TV screen to another station simultaneously.

Additional thoughts, in this particular multi-tasking, digital era, there’s nothing for any gadget that merely has one functionality in daily life. After all, I believe we could deal with the TV remote control.

413 days ago • Rants • Tags:

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The Newer, Younger Definition of Bullying

Parents have always had dilemmas about letting their kids out into the world. It is very natural for parents to be concerned about their kids, and to worry about them. If it was possible, I’m sure a lot of parents would have happily stayed with their children 24/7 –just to watch over them while they go to school, while they play in the park, while they sleep over with their friends.

Definition of BullyingAlas, this is not possible, and also not healthy for both parent and child. Letting a child on his own gives him the opportunity to develop as an individual, to bond with other people, and to decide for themselves. But parents will always be concerned, especially when they know that there are prowlers around, just lurking and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

One common concern of parents is bullying. While they can always protect their kids from bodily or mental harm, whenever they are around, they cannot do so when they are away from their kids. And nowadays there is even the more complicated, the more “present” cyberbullying.

Parents need to toe the line when it comes to getting information about their kids. They cannot obviously become stalkers on Facebook just to watch out if there are bullies lying about. They can’t call on these bullies and tells them to back off – that will definitely have some repercussions. The safest way will be to communicate to the kids and to tell them that parents are always just waiting for their cry of help, and that they are constantly loved, no matter what.


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416 days ago • Parenting, Rants • Tags:

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Justification For Blogging Anonymously

For those of you who have your own blogs or those who have lusted to dive into the blogosphere – are you or will you be blogging anonymously? I am an anonymous blogger, and I want to justify why with some of the thoughts I had in the very beginning.

There are no locked doors on my blog and anyone can visit, anyone on the entire expanse of the Earth. Even those who don’t read English can instantly translate my words with an online translator. This sounds positive all the way, especially when we want worldwide interest in our blog and high numbers of readership.

Blogging Anonymously

It does have its dark-side though and this can include a war against privacy, safety, spam and even personal attacks. To delve further, privacy is probably the most given reason for blogging anonymously.

Have you thought about the possibilities of personal or even professional dilemmas that could arise from making your identity known? Furthermore, something that you might not find out until it is too late, but if you didn’t opt for domain privacy – anyone can find out your personal information regardless if you blog anonymously or not.

Through certain databases, readers can get hold of things such as your address, full name and telephone number – scary. This is particularly worrying if you discuss ‘heated’ topics where some readers could be offended or stride to keep that information under the rug.


437 days ago • Practical Tips, Rants, Technology & Gadgets • Tags:

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Are Bed Bugs Dangerous Or Just Gross?

Just thinking about bed bugs is enough to make your skin crawl. Unfortunately, bed bugs are making a comeback with a vengeance and there is a very real possibility, they could take up residence in your own home. It’s pretty scary because it doesn’t matter how clean your home is, bed bugs will happily move into a hovel or a five star hotel.

I have been cautious about bed bugs ever since they hit the news. Although I don’t live in New York, I have still heard stories of infestations in my area, and I sure don’t want those things. Evidently getting rid of them is next to impossible. The only good news is that bed bugs don’t carry any diseases as far as scientists know today. The bad news is their favorite meal is human blood, so they will actively seek you out when they are hungry. So while they don’t necessarily spread disease, their bites can cause various complications.

Some people tend to be more allergic or responsive to the bites than others. Some people can get bitten and not even know it or mistake them for mosquito bites. Others will have an allergic type reaction with intense itching. Once you start scratching them, you’ll be left with scabs and a horrible looking rash. It’s the scratching that can lead to medical problems like skin infections.

To keep from getting bed bugs, you should probably avoid picking up second hand furniture and clothes, or if you do, be sure to inspect them well. Adult bed bugs are large enough to easily see but they like to hide in cracks. They prefer to come out at night and hunt you down when you are sleeping.

It isn’t always easy to know when you have bed bugs, but you should be suspicious if you have itchy welts. I’ve also heard bed bugs have a distinctive smell that you may notice if you have a heavy infestation of them. Getting rid of them may require an expensive professional pest remover, and even then it might not be easy. The bugs are experts at hiding in walls and tiny cracks where they can avoid chemical poisons.

There are also some home remedies that people try like covering their mattress, placing bed legs in bowls of water, and sprinkling diatomaceous earth around. One thing is for sure, if you get them, you’ll want to get rid of them as soon as possible. Although they won’t spread disease, they will certainly drive you crazy.


444 days ago • Practical Tips, Rants • Tags:

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