WoofWednesday~Pets Can Help Improve Your Health & Fitness

Coco @ Astoria,Oregon

You come home from a long day at work, ready to put your feet up and relax for a while. When you open the door to find your furry friend waiting, hoping that it’s time for a walk or a game of fetch, what do you do? Do you ignore the wagging tail, those big eyes, and that look of excitement? Of course not! You decide that relaxing can wait, and you head out with Coco for a little activity.
You know that exercise is good for you. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, sleep better, and increase your energy level. The great thing is that activity does the same for your pets! Not only will exercise help them live longer, but an exercising animal is Continue reading

Have You Checked The New XFINITY TV App? ~ TechTuesday

Introducing a revolutionary new way to watch TV. Now, with the XFINITY TV app, watch your favorite On Demand shows and movies right on your iPad. Plus, use your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch as your remote control, to search On Demand and TV listings and to schedule your DVR when you’re away from home.Comcast launched the Xfinity TV app to much fanfare this year, and though we knew it was coming, we didn’t know all the nitty gritty details until we got our own hands on… I love this App, you get to watch  your shows anytime, anywhere as long as there’s a WiFi connection ..VOILA.. you are set to go…check the main App highlights below

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Blogger To WordPress Switch

So I am officially a WordPresser!…YES…I’ve done the switch, so let me tell you it was easy. WP can import straight from Blogger. I just made a switch today and I am kinda liking this switch (crossing my fingers).The only main thing that made me switch is WP’s mobile app that  let you easily update and manage your blog from an optimized smartphone user interface. You can easily create new posts, add media, manage comments, and more.

I signed up for WordPress a while back, but was having hard time trying to figure the whole thing  out.I have been using Blogger  for so long and have gotten used to all the features and was able to do a whole lot  esp when it comes to customizing templates,HTMLs and CSS code edits.

I was able to import all of my previous posts from Blogger to WordPress and without deleting my Blogger blog~~Yaay~~The only thing though, some of the codes comes up broken, So I guess I need to work on figuring out the problem.I am on the learning process and I hope you’ll bear with me during this transition period. Hopeful I made a wise switch.

Today’s Meal ~Grilled Jerked Chicken Skewers With Mango Salsa

Serves 6
Caribbean Jerk Rub adds Jamaican flavor to chicken in this recipe. Pork, lamb, steak, and seafood would all be good substitutes for chicken.


Chicken Ingredients :
3.5 oz (1 jar) Raptor Caribbean Jerk Rub
3 Chicken Breasts
2 oz. Olive Oil
18 Bamboo skewers *soak in water*


Mango Salsa Ingredients:
1 cup Mango (small diced)
½ Red Onion (small diced)
1 tsp. Red Jalapeño (minced)
1 tsp. Ginger (minced)
3 Sprigs Cilantro (chopped)
6 Mint Leaves (chopped)
2 Scallions (chopped)
1 tbs. Red Wine Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste


Meat Preparation
Cut the breast into six cubes per breast and brush the meat with olive oil. Rub with Raptor Caribbean Jerk Rub and skewer the chicken. On a medium-high heat BBQ grill the meat until cooked through….*Soaking the bamboo skewers in water will help them from catching on fire while cooking.*


Mango Salsa Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season.

TechTuesday ~Running with Nike+iPod and iPhone 3GS

Now your shoes and your iPod/iPhone team up and take on your run. See the minutes tick by. Watch the miles unfold. Hear real-time voice feedback. All to your favorite music — including the one song that always gets you through the home stretch.


READY
Grab your iPod nano, iPod touch, or iPhone 3GS, a pair of Nike+ shoes, and the Nike + iPod Sport Kit or Sensor. Put the sensor in your Nike+ shoe — there’s a built-in pocket specifically designed for it under the insole. Then connect the receiver to your iPod nano. iPod touch and iPhone 3GS include built-in support for Nike + iPod, so no receiver is necessary. The sensor tracks your run, then sends the data to your iPod




SET
Check out the Nike + iPod menu and choose how you want to run. You can use custom workout shortcuts to start your favorite workouts quickly. Try the open-ended workout or select one with time, distance, or calorie goals. Then pick your favorite playlist, shuffle songs, or choose Nike-created Sport Music. You can even program a Power Song to play when you need instant motivation.



GO
As you run, your iPod or iPhone 3GS tells you your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. And it gives you feedback at the halfway point and in the final lead-up to your goal. You can also see the details of your workout on your iPod or iPhone 3GS.



SYNC
When your run is finished,connect your iPod nano, iPod touch, or iPhone 3GS to your PMac or PC,and your workout data automatically syncs to nikeplus.com.Go there and see all your runs and share motivation with runners across the world.


HOW TO USE NIKE + iPod SPORTS KIT

Step 1.

Place the sensor in your left Nike+ shoe — in the built-in pocket beneath the insole. You can leave the sensor in your shoe even when you’re not working out








     

                      Step 2.

Attach the receiver to your iPod nano. It fits snugly into the dock connector, located on the bottom of iPod nano next to the headphone jack. iPod touch and iPhone 3GS have built-in Nike + iPod support, so no receiver is necessary.













Step 3
Hit the ground running with workout-based voice feedback, Nike Sport Music content, and your favorite playlists or songs that keep you pumping.

To learn more visit ~~~ Apple-Nike+iPod-Run
Photos and Information Source ~ Apple

FollowFriday ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 "There’s A Time For Everything"

To everything there is a season, and
a time to every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born, and
a time to die;
a time to plant, and
a time to pluck up
that which is planted;

A time to kill, and
a time to heal;
a time to break down, and
a time to build up;

A time to weep, and
a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and
a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and
a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and
a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and
a time to lose;
a time to keep, and
a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and
a time to sow;
a time to keep silence, and
a time to speak;

A time to love, and
a time to hate;
a time of war; and
a time of peace.

WoofWednesday ~ Microchip Your Dog

Having your pet microchipped can be the fastest way of having your puppy/dog returned to you, should he or she become lost. Most lost pets are picked up by good Samaritans who see them wandering alongside the road or coming into their yards, while others are picked up by local Animal Control officers. In most cases, if the pet is not wearing a collar with ID tags containing the owner’s contact information, found pets are brought to either the pound or a local veterinarian’s office to be scanned for a microchip so that they can be returned home safely.
Most veterinary offices, shelters, and humane societies have microchip scanners that can detect a chip underneath the pet’s skin. In the United States, the most commonly used chips, from AVID and HomeAgain, broadcast on a 125 mHz frequency. When a compatible scanner is passed over the chip, the chip receives the scanner’s radio signal and sends back the chip number, which is then displayed on the scanner. This gives the vet or Animal Control officer the ability to call the company with which the chip is registered, which will put them in touch with the registered owner.


Above Photo~ our Puppy Coco






TechTuesday ~ Window Phone 7 Series Is Here!





Microsoft has finally launched its long awaited Windows Mobile 7 Series operating system, promising a unified interface no matter which telco you buy your phone from, a totally fresh new user interface with graphical pizzazz and wow, Zune and Xbox Live integration and more – but we still don’t know if there’s “true” multitasking. 

Today, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft  publicly previewed Windows Phone 7 for the first time,but if you wanted to buy a Windows 7 phone now, or even in “60 days”, you’re out of luck and will have to persevere for some months longer.You won’t be able to buy the brand new totally fresh operating system or any new 7 Series models until the holidays ~ around 9 months away, and likely 4 to 5 months after the expected birth of the iPhone 4.0 hardware and OS.

Video and Photos ~ Source Gizmodo







MusicMonday ~ Jai Ho(You Are My Destiny) By PCD and Rahman

I love this song! It is a very nice song! So I am dedicating this to my Valentine ..my husband.. (You are the reason that I breathe,You are the reason that I still believe, You are my destiny, No there is nothing that can stop us, Nothing can ever come between us, So come and dance with me)




JAI HO LYRICS

(Jai Ho) (2x)


I got (I got) shivers (shivers),
When you touch my face,
I’ll make you hot,
Get all you got,
I’ll make you wanna say
(Jai Ho) (2x)
I got (I got) fever (fever),
Running like a fire,
For you I will go all the way,
I gonna take you higher (Jai Ho)
I keep it steady
‘Cause steady is how I do it.
This beat is heavy, so heavy,
You gonna feel it.
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe,
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe,
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny,
Jai Ho! Oh-oh-oh-oh!
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us,
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us,
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me,
Jai Ho! Oohh oh
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c’mon catch me,
I want you now,
I know you can save me, come and save me,
I need you now.
I am yours forever, yes, forever,
I will follow,
Anywhere in anyway,
Never gonna let go.
(Jai Ho) (2x)
Escape (escape) away (away),
I’ll take you to a place,
This fantasy of you and me,
I’ll never lose the chase. (Jai Ho)
Yeaahhhh (Jai Ho) Yeaahhhh
I can (I can) feel you (feel you),
Rushing through my veins,
There’s an notion in my heart,
I will never be the same.
(Jai Ho)
Just keep it burnin’, yeah baby,
Just keep it comin’, (Jai Ho)
You’re gonna find out, baby,
I’m one in a million.
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe,
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe,
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny,
Jai Ho! Oh-oh-oh-oh!
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us,
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us,
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me,
Jai Ho! Oohh oh
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c’mon catch me,
I want you now,
I know you can save me, come and save me,
I need you now.
I am yours forever, yes, forever,
I will follow,
Anywhere in anyway,
Never gonna let go.
Jai Ho (Yeeeaaahh), Jai Ho (Yeeeaaahh), Jai Ho
I need you,
Gonna make it,
(Jai Ho)
I’m ready,
So take it!
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe,
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe,
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny,
Jai Ho! Oh-oh-oh-oh!
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us,
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us,
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me,
Jai Ho! Oohh oh
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!

WoofWednesday ~The Missing Link~

In nature, dogs consume foods that are whole, raw and fresh, while domestic animals generally have a diet of processed foods only. The Missing Link was developed to target the nutritional gap between what nature provides and what is available in commercial foods. Formulated with all-natural, human-edible-quality whole foods and food concentrates, The Missing Link reintroduces unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods into your dog’s diet.

My Lhasa apso had a chronic flaky skin problem( It’s common for Lhasa apsos) from the time I got him from the breeder. I tried all kinds of home remedies, oatmeal baths, and anything to help with the dry skin, but nothing worked. Finally a Petsmart employee recommended this to me, my lhasa apso was no longer shedding or scratching himself to death,the problem was gone in less than a week.

This product is the most amazing thing I have ever seen.I am absolutely astounded at how well this product works and can’t believe that more people don’t know about it. Believe me this stuff works.I am spreading the word to everyone I know who have and those that don’t have pets. This is a great product.

The Missing Link is a dry granular powder, nitrogen flushed and vacuum-packed for freshness to protect its precious nutrients. It includes important nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6& essential fatty acids, enzymes and probiotics, fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins and minerals.For years, veterinarians and pet owners have added The Missing Link Canine Formula to commercial foods to promote:(Also available for Feline)

  • General Health & Well-Being
  • Better Digestion
  • Healthy Skin & Coat
  • Increased Energy
  • Quicker Recovery After Surgery or Injury
  • Less Shedding
  • Reduced Allergies
  • Less Scratching & Itching
  • Reduced Odor
  • Less Joint Stiffness and Pain

Links
Petsmart
Only Natural Pet Store 

TechTuesday ~Internet Enabled TV By Vizio (VIA)

If you were watching the Super Bowl last night, you might have seen a Vizio commercial with a smoking performance by Beyonce singing and promoting the Vizio’s VIA/internet apps technology.Vizio debuted this ad to market its new Internet Apps program, which aims to bring “the best of the Internet” to television screens, Vizio compiled a montage of the Web’s top memes-twitter, facebook, flickr, and celebrities directly dropped into your HD television to give you the wholesome experience of both the TV and the internet.

The Vizio’s three models introduced have in built wireless(802.11n dual band), wired networking, Bluetooth universal remote control, sliding QWERTY keyboard and top contents and services from brands like Amazon, Flickr, VUDU, Yahoo, Rhapsody etc. All models can be purchased online through VIA VIP program TODAY.    

VIA will come with this Bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keyboard

The three HDTV models from Vizio which comes with the internet apps can deliver music, photos, on demand movies and social networking. These models are built for high performance, excellent picture and audio quality. The TruLED backlighting and smart trim technology is used by the 55’ and 47” models for delivering superb color contrasts. Some more functions featured on these three models of Vizio apps are:

    * 240 Hz scenes per second smooth motion technology
    * 1080 HD resolution
    * SRS TruVolume
    * SRS TruSurround HD
    * Approximately 45% energy star guidelines.
Thanks to Vizio’s Wi-Fi-enabled HDTV, these apps, now available on your TV…Source:INFOCERA

Vizio Commercial

MusicMonday ~ Earth Song By Michael Jackson

This song makes me sad everytime I hear it.. We have to stop de­stroy­ing our earth,save plants and animals and love one another.

“Earth Song”
What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain…
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we’ve shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores?
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
What have we done to the world
Look what we’ve done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son…
What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don’t know where we are
Although I know we’ve drifted far
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can’t even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
I need you
(What about us)
What about nature’s worth
(ooo, ooo)
It’s our planet’s womb
(What about us)
What about animals
(What about it)
We’ve turned kingdoms to dust
(What about us)
What about elephants
(What about us)
Have we lost their trust
(What about us)
What about crying whales
(What about us)
We’re ravaging the seas
(What about us)
What about forest trails
(ooo, ooo)
Burnt despite our pleas
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
Torn apart by creed
(What about us)
What about the common man
(What about us)
Can’t we set him free
(What about us)
What about children dying
(What about us)
Can’t you hear them cry
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
(ooo, ooo)
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about babies
(What about it)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
(What about us)
What about the man
(What about us)
What about the crying man
(What about us)
What about Abraham
(What was us)
What about death again
(ooo, ooo)
Do we give a damn
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah

Follow Friday ~ Justin Bieber "One Of The Top 10 YouTube Stars Of The Decade"

Today, I am following this kid ~Justin Drew Bieber~ a 15 years old Canadian pop/RnB teenage singer/song writer ( My World) , born on March 14th,1994; rose to fame because he covered popular music hits in 2009. He posted videos on YouTube and was discovered by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager. Braun flew Bieber to Atlanta, Georgia, to consult with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records, where he began his professional career He can play the drums, guitar piano and the trumpet.He is now promoting his new album due out fourth quarter..Read more about his music here!  

Justin Bieber has been a busy boy as of late. He made an appearance at the Grammys, this weekend he’ll be performing at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam concert series, and just recently he sang a solo verse for the revamped version of the “We are the World,” alongside a star-studded group of musicians.Bieber was named the hottest star of 2009 by J-14, newcomer of the year by MuchMusic, and listed by Celebuzz as one of the Top 10 YouTube stars of the decade..I think this kid is talented and he is on his way Up!

YouTube Video- One Time



ThankfulThursday ~ Gratitude Is Absolutely The Way To Bring More Into Your Life~

Photo by SecretLn 
 
“Count your blessings. 
Once you realize how valuable you are 
and how much you have going for you, 
the smiles will return, 
the sun will break out, 
the music will play, 
and you will finally be able 
to move forward 
the life that God intended for you 
with grace, strength, courage, 
and confidence”-Og Mandino   
We tend to just give thanks on Thanksgiving.Question is, why not share your blessings everyday? We take so much for granted.We do not appreciate sometimes the simplest things in our lives that brings us so much pleasure; our amazing families, our home, food,clothing, healthy e.t.c.
We do not seem to realize that we have so much more than most people in the world; They are things that we feel we’re entitled to, but need to be reminded that without God we would have nothing. So here is the list of things that I’m thankful for today, 

~I’m thankful for my health and well-being.

~I’m thankful  that I have a very loving and wonderful husband.

~I’m thankful for supportive family and friends.
Now, what are you thankful for today?

WoofWednesday ~Pampered Puppy Photo Contest ~

For all you dog lovers out there,Pampered puppy is  currently running their February dog photo contests.There are new prizes, higher dollar values and more exciting prizes available to be won! Contest runs from February 1 to 27, 2010.To enter the contest, visit their site PamperedPuppy.com and send them your cutest dog photo to win.I entered mine today!!..Good Luck

January 1st Place Winner- Photo by Stacey (Dog’s Owner):Cydney, Massachusetts 

TechTuesday ~3D High Def Movies Coming To Your Living Room~"Enjoy The-popping Effects Without Leaving Your Couch"

The 3-D thrill that swept movie theaters last year is now headed for your living room. In the wake of a new Blu-ray standard for high-definition 3-D, Panasonic, Sony and Samsung are all releasing home-theater setups that can display 3-D movies in full high-def glory. Using a combo of 3-D-capable Blu-ray players, TVs and, yes, glasses, the systems are able to deliver separate, full-screen, 1080p pictures to each eye. The technique they use creates a picture as vivid as in a movie theater without requiring a major overhaul of TV technology. And within a few years, a new cable television standard could even bring live events like the Super Bowl right to your TV in high-def 3-D.

THE BLU-RAY PLAYER(Samsung BD-C6900)

Blu-ray discs have plenty of room to store a separate 1080p signal for each eye (that’s twice as much information as in a 2-D movie), as well as the coding necessary to specify which image is meant for the left side and which for the right. 3-D-ready players use a special chip to interpret this info and send it to a 3-D-capable TV.

The TV (Samsung-UE46C7000 46 Inch Series 7 Luxia 3D LED TV)

We see depth when images from our left and right eyes merge into one; to re-create that in high-def, TVs must refresh the picture at least 120 times a second with alternating frames for the left and right eye, which tricks your brain into seeing only one image. Most new TVs are fast enough to do this, but to be 3-D-capable, TVs must include a converter chip and software to break down the signal and separate the left and right images.If you want a tv that will display 3d over hdmi you need to find one that is clearly labeled hdmi 1.4 120hz and has a big 3D. An infrared or radio beam syncs shutter glasses [below] with the screen to produce the final 3-D effect.

3D Glasses(Panasonic Active-Shutter Glasses)

Active-shutter glasses, like those included in Panasonic’s system, rapidly block one eye at a time so that each eye sees only the frame meant for it. The glasses contain two small, black-and-clear LCD lenses that darken or lighten when a radio or infrared pulse from the TV (or an add-on emitter) signals that the image is changing.(Credits to How 3D Works)

For FUN~ GET 3D Glasses~ 
~Here are some nice 3D Photos for you to enjoy~

 

MusicMonday ~Glitter In The Air By Pink~

Glitter In The Air Lyrics
Have you ever fed a lover
With just your hands
Close your eyes
And trusted, just trusted
Have you ever thrown
A fist full of glitter in the air
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just dont care

Its only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg
The sun before the burn
The thunder before the lightning
And the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way…

Have you ever hated yourself
For staring at the phone
Your whole life waiting on the ring
To prove youre not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently
You had to cry
Have you ever invited a stranger
To come inside

Its only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table
The walk before the run
The breath before the kiss
And the fear before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way…

la la la la la la la la

There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee, callin me sugar
You called me sugar

Have you ever wished for an endless night
Lassoed the moon and the stars
And pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath
And asked yourself
Will it ever get better
Than tonight, tonight…….

Follow Friday~Fantastic Photography of Clark Little

Today I am following the fantastic photography of Clark Little, an amazing surf photographer.
His photographs have been mesmerizing the world since 2007, with captivating photos taken inside waves as well as stunning angles usually only seen by hard core surfers.
His work has been showcased extensively through the media such as on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition as well as multiple publishers and newspapers in the U.S. and abroad.
His limited Edition book, The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little, is now available for purchase.Now, let’s browse through some of his collection and enjoy this breathtaking experience…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clark Little~A man of few words and TONS of talent
1)How did you become a photographer?
my wife wanted a picture for our house.

2) Who is your biggest artistic influence?
mother nature (the ocean and waves)
3) What made you decide to focus on photos of the sea?
the ocean is my second home : ) i feel like i belong there
4) Where is your favorite place to photograph?
big sandy shorebreaks
5) When have you been MOST CRUSHED by a wave?
ke iki shorebreak, the waves there are super thick and strong.
6) Why are you a photographer?
good question. i love to be in the ocean and capture different images and share them with the world : )

iPad-Not A Computer, But Not A Smartphone,So What Is It?

Nearly everything about the iPad is a joke to my opinion. It seems like Apple really missed a golden opportunity. If Apple produced a Mac Air Netbook we would’ve all buy one..right?. It would have fit between the iPhone and the Macbook pro/ Macbook air range, portable and have much greater functionality.

I’m just not clever enough to understand that I need it. I better not announce to the world that I don’t understand or I’ll prove I’m stupid.. I will go with this quote to explain  my lack of understanding it ~“Exceeds your ability to understand”~

Why getting an iPad,while you can basically do almost anything with your iPhone? iPad has no phone functionality? So I have to carry my phone and this around, but if I have an iPhone I can do most of this stuff anyway (but with a smaller screen), so what’s the point of having both?

iPad’s biggest weakness is the lack of a full-blown, flash-enabled browser, the lack of multi-tasking and ooh and lets not forget~ it’s un-ergoonomically designed, no USB ports, no removable battery or memory…no lid?

How long is that screen going to stay unscratched.You are going to have to purchase accessories like a keyboard, a docking station,an iPad protection cover/lid.Of course it’s great for the manufacturers of accessories who will no doubt produce a multitude of covers and lids, and who knows how much those apps are going to cost.