30 ? 90 Minutes Per Day? No Sweat!
Thirty to ninety minutes of exercise every day, just to meet the new Federal guidelines? Who has time for that?"?That's as simple as it can be. It is not too hard," says Tommy Thompson, Health and Human Services Secretary.
Not too hard for whom? The guidelines are in conflict with the lifestyle habits of most Americans. However, the lifestyle habits of most Americans are in conflict with plain common sense when it comes to health and fitness. For many it seems to be a choice of success or health.
Long hours at the desk and family commitments make getting enough exercise impossible. Or do they?
Until now yes. Until Break Pal, that is. Break Pal is a new software solution that just hit the marketplace. Break Pal not only solves the problem of how to fit enough exercise into a day, but solves several other problems associated with the desk job such as:? Decreasing the risk of computer related injuries such as neck and shoulder stiffness or Carpal Tunnel? Boosting productivity? Getting enough exercise? Increased motivation to exercise A miracle program? Maybe.So how does this work? Break Pal is based on the idea that all exercise is cumulative ? in other words, three minutes of exercise ten times a day is as effective as forty five minutes of exercise after work.
Federal guidelines also state that computer users should stop and take a break every thirty minutes, taking a few minutes to least get up and stretch. Better yet, how about a few minutes of exercise? Break Pal not only reminds the computer user to take a break but teaches him/her a unique new exercise, designed to get the blood pumping and provide a full body workout. Just before breaking a sweat, the user clicks a button and the program disappears to come back again in 30 minutes.Break Pal exercises can be done in a small space with no impact on the joints, and still provide a great workout. Cyber Liz, the digital version of co-creator and fitness instructor Liz Weaver, gently coaxes you out of your chair with statements like, "C'mon, I know you're busy, but you'll get more done and feel better if you work out with me for just a minute." She leads you through a quick tutorial (which can be bypassed) and then to the exercise. When you've had enough, one click and she's gone until next time.
These are not your typical quick stretch exercises but moves that will really get your heart pumping quickly. The idea is that the exercises are not only good for you, but fun. People just won't exercise without motivation, but they actually get up and do these rather than shutting it off. Our testers had great results. Three minutes every thirty minutes adds up to a full 45 minute workout at the end of an eight hour workday.
And that time will never really be los ? studies show that computer users who take regular breaks work more efficiently, which in turn easily makes up for the time on break.
Fantastic not only for computer users but also for the companies that employ them: increased productivity means higher profits, and reduced risk of OOS means lower Worker's Comp costs. The premiere version of Break Pal is based on a martial arts aerobics workout and runs on a single user's machine. Future versions now in development will feature such exercises as T'ai Chi, Yoga, and even Belly Dancing."Keeping things fun and interesting keeps workers motivated," says Phil Weaver, co-creator of the software. Future versions will also run over LANs so the entire company can workout together.
Break Pal is available on CD
or by download at www.breakpal.com.Phil WeaverBreak Pal139 Main StValley Springs, CA 95252(209) 772-1760www.breakpal.com.
Business Card Printing
Business cards are usually printed on a four-color press. A card is referred to as a ?four over zero' when it is a full color in the front, without a back. It is called a ?four over one' when it is a full color in the front, with a black and white back, and a ?four over four' when it is a full color in the front and the back.
But before you thinking about the printing, you need to determine which aspect of the card is most important to you. Most likely, you will be concerned about the quality of the cards, limited as you might be by a particular model of a printer. So if your card has an image on it, printers say it is best to use glossy paper.
On an inkjet printer, this will ensure the print looks as good as the real image. The paper cost is double when compared to ordinary paper, but the quality is superior.
You must, however, remember that inkjets have a strange way of zooming the print output, though only slightly. While this may not affect the clarity...
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Internet Astronomy
For many generations various human cultures have had great knowledge about the star constellations. However, these days most of the so-called modernized breed of human can't tell you much about what's around us in the infinite Universe. The funny thing is, technically we now know more about what's there than ever before, we've even got photos. With the Hubble Telescope we now have access to the most unbelievable pictures imaginable: galaxies, nebulae and millions of stars close up. You don't need to buy a book or DVD to see this stuff, just sit down at your computer and let the Internet take you on a galactic journey.A lot of the images can be accessed for free just by finding the right sites.
At http://wires.news.com.au/special/mm/030811-hubble.htm#panup2 you can watch a stream of beautiful visuals that are literally out of this world. The beauty of the photos, the fact that they are moving...
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InfiNet Consulting Changes Name to InfiNet Computer Solutions Inc.
FORT COLLINS, CO (ContentDesk) April 14, 2004 -? Name Change Reflects Company's Commitment to its Core Business and New Service Offerings.
InfiNet Computer Solutions Inc., formerly known as InfiNet Consulting, has added to its growing list of services, truly becoming the number one computer solution provider for small to mid size companies along Colorado's Front Range."We've always had strong working relationships with our clients," says Tad Osborn, President, InfiNet Computer Solutions. "The desire to fill their needs has led us to expand our service offerings. We've now added the final few services, such as 24-hour monitoring of mission critical systems and wireless network systems to make us a complete computer solution company. Now, businesses can make one phone call and answer all of their computer needs."InfiNet Computer Solutions helps companies expand market share and increase revenues with cutting-edge digital technology.
The company prides itself on bridging...
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What's Your Right Photo Shade
Sometimes photos would appear a little frustrating especially when there is no transparency to match color. The reason to this is that printing companies have been slow in going with the flow to accommodate new images. They often stumbles through their conversions to CMYK which causes irreparable damage to the images.In the article When Good Color Goes Bad by Mike Davis, it enumerated some tips on how to seize the full potential of your digital images. Davis advised to work with digital photographers who can supply the following:1. FPO images for you to place in your layout plus the original raw files.
These contain the virgin pixel captures straight from high-end digital cameras, prior to any conversion to RGB or any subsequent processing/encoding. You will need someone skilled to handle them, though. 2. Properly tagged RGB tiff images -- again, a skilled operator will be needed for best results. 3.
CMYK tiffs prepared by a knowledgeable photographer. When feasible, separations...
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StrandVision Enhances Digital Signage Player – Beefs up Server Resources
Eau Claire, Wis. (ContentDesk) February 13, 2006 -- StrandVision LLC (http://www.strandvision.com), a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced a significant upgrade to its player that receives digital signage content at customer sites over the Internet. The player increases redundancy and local caching to enhance reliability. In the same vein, StrandVision put an additional server into service to meet the demands of...
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Fountains of Refreshment
When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your senses to keep cool. Sight and sound have amazing psychological effects, even when the thermometer soars.One of the most cooling and relaxing sounds I know is that of a trickling spring. It relaxes my mind and helps my body unwind. In the city, it can drown out the sounds of the daily hustle and bustle of life, calming and refreshing the spirit. I also love the glinting, reflective surface of water.
You can have the soothing coolness of water...
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7 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Investing...
Copyright 2006 Jason Chew
1. Know your current financial situation. Know you debts level. Calculate your income and expenses by taking into account the following:
Mortgage repayments
Personal tax
Loans and overdrafts
Living expenses
Emergency funds
Car expenses
Entertainment
Holidays
School fees
Credit card debts
Family commitments
Before you start investing your money on any investment...
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Alpaca Industry Makes Headlines in North America
(ContentDesk) October 5, 2005 -- Since its introduction to the United States over twenty years ago, the alpaca industry has grown in popularity with farmers and retailers all over North America. Although alpacas originated in South America and are still found predominantly in that region, more and more alpaca farms are being developed around the world for two major reasons.1. Alpacas are great animals with amiable personalities.2. Alpaca fleece is used to produce natural, comfortable apparel.In...
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