Where to Take Your Boyfriend in SG

Posted by Editor in News Channel on Jul 16th, 2013 | 0 comments

Relationships should be kindled. If you are hesitant to invite your boyfriend for a romantic dinner, shove it off and ask him anyway. He will surely appreciate the effort. There are many romantic restaurants in Singapore. You just need to find the perfect one. You can start with this list:

Le Pont de Vie

If you want to dine in a French restaurant with good food, wine and view, Le Pont de Vie is the perfect place for you and your boyfriend. It is located in Kandahar Street. The price ranges from S$26 to S$39. They are open daily (except Sundays and Public Holidays) from 12noon to 2pm and 6:30pm to 10pm. For reservations, you may call (+65) 6238-8682.

Au Jardin

If you want a luscious dining experience, it is best to choose Au Jardin. You will enjoy the food and the gardens. The setting is colonial which will give you a great ambiance. It will be a surreal romantic adventure with your boyfriend. It is located in EJH Corner House, Botanic Gardens. The price ranges from S$45 to S$200. They are open daily from 7pm to 9:30pm. For reservations, you may call (+63) 6466-8812.

IL Lido

If you want to dine in a fancy Italian restaurant, you should go to IL Lido. This restaurant is very conducive for romantic dates because of its excellent food plus a great view of the South China Sea. It is located in Sentosa Golf Club. The price ranges from S$28 to S$55. They are open daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6:30pm to 11pm. For reservations, you may call (+63) 6866-1977.

Choosing a romantic restaurant can make a big difference. Have a good time!

General Practices for Treating Cramped Muscles

Posted by Editor in Health on Jul 4th, 2013 | 0 comments

If we overuse our muscles, we will suffer from cramps. Cramps are characterized by spasm-the contraction of muscles. The pain will last for a few minutes but there are cases that it will last longer (about 24 hours). The intensity of the pain really depends on the activity but it is treatable. If we feel pain or any discomfort, it is important that we get to work before it gets out of control. We can execute the following ways to treat cramped muscles:

Consider compression or massage

Applying cold compression to the affected area can lessen inflammation thereby permitting the muscle to relax. If we prefer massage, masseurs can do the trick.

Stretching exercises

If we are set for an exercise, it is crucial that we conduct warm up and cool down exercises. If we have cramps, stretching exercises can help.

Look for liniments or balms and if it can’t be helped, purchase medications

Liniments can reduce the soreness and pain we are feeling. If we are not satisfied, it is time to consider over-the-counter medications like Midol or Pamprin. If we want to make sure, we can first ask our doctor for the right medications.

Get enough rest and drink a lot of fluids

The muscles need to heal so let’s give time for rest. We also experience cramps when there’s dehydration. The best way to deal with dehydration is to drink a lot of fluids. If we can find an electrolyte drink (Pedialyte), we should drink it.

If cramps do not subside for a few days, better see the doctor

Persistent cramps may be a symptom of other illnesses. It is better to consult the doctor and listen to what they have to say.

Consumer Electronics: Making the World a Better Place

Posted by Editor in Information Technology on Jul 1st, 2013 | 0 comments

The advent of consumer electronics paved way to a better and easier life. There are some people who are heavily relying on consumer electronics that they think they cannot exist without it. That is a drawback but we should see the coming of electronics positively. Consumer electronics are devices invented and manufactured for everyday use. The market is swarming with consumer electronics these days. There are radios, televisions, refrigerator, computer, mobile phones, etc. We are fortunate to enjoy the luxuries consumer electronics bring. The least thing that we can do is to use it wisely.

If we can afford everything, we are free to purchase every consumer electronic available but if we can only afford few things, we should begin with the things we need most. We should be acquainted with the different types of consumer electronics. Here it goes:

Entertainment

If we have money, we don’t mind spending some or a bulk for fun. Let’s just make sure not to exhaust all our money for entertainment’s sake. If we have radios, high definition television sets, home theatre sets and gaming consoles, we are inspired to go home always.

Communications

Conveying our messages or keeping in touch is easier today with the help of mobile phones, telephones and internet (instant messaging and social networking sites). Communication is very important in the conduct of our everyday life. It will minimize misunderstanding and misinterpretations. We should not abuse this power because if it is abused and overused, it can cause conflict and rift.

Office

The last type of electronics is found in the workplace. We need devices like telephone, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc, to make our transactions or dealings faster and easier.

File Server and Its Purpose

Posted by Editor in Information Technology on Jun 10th, 2013 | 0 comments

It is a computer unit attached to a certain network, usually a local area network. Its main function for businesses in Singapore is to be the central data storage of various machines, and to back-up important data. The usual server is configured just to receive and send files, and will not cater any other activities for users. It can also be configured to disseminate data on the internet with the use of HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) or FTP (file transfer protocol).

A file server can operate either with specialized or standard operating systems. Luckily, today’s operating systems are built to let any kind of computer unit perform its file sharing in Singapore as main servers to ease communication. Linux, UNIX, and Windows are just some of the most frequently used as server operating systems. Network-attached storage units or a backup server can use standard operating systems or specialized operating systems with limited functions.

A file server is usually encountered in instances where file sharing is needed. Large networks use servers to facilitate file sharing between several units. Networks that use centralized servers won’t have difficulty in terms of security because all documents are located in a single hardware which makes it easier to back-up.

A file server sometimes experiences performance degradation, especially when the request for data is very high, may it be an internet-attached server or not. Distributed denial-of-service or denial of service attacks have been commonly used against servers attached to the internet. In these cases, attackers send so many malicious data requests flooding the server and losing or delaying the legitimate requests. Having a backup server can greatly help you from experiencing this problem.

You can also configure any modern computer to serve the function of a file server. Your personal computer that executes file sharing tasks of music, movies, documents, games, etc., is already working as a file server. In business organizations, servers are usually dedicated computers, equipped with large storage devices. These businesses use specialized computers that are specifically designed to function as a backup server. These highly designed devices use hardware that are meant to maximize the unit’s file sharing and storing performance, and also includes very basic output/input processing commands.

Purposes
To help you decide if your Singapore business should invest for a file server or not, here are its primary purposes that no other system hardware can do.
• Regularly runs a system back-up for all your files. By having a server, you will have lesser or no possibility at all of losing any of your important files. For businesses, losing important files mean losing time and money, which every businessman don’t want to happen.
• Securing data. To access data in a server, the user has to login with a username and password.
• Centralized system. This will make every data easily accessible to the authorized people.

The Truth about Coffee

Posted by Editor in Food on May 12th, 2013 | 0 comments

Coffee is the world’s most common beverage. Thousands of people consume it every minute of the day. Popular for its distinctive aroma and flavour, this drink has transcended boarders and cultures.

Before it gets into our cups, coffee is processed and brewed. Depending on the process and its seeds, coffee can be cheap or very expensive. The positive and negative effects of coffee have been disputed for a long time. The main component of coffee that is always in question is the caffeine. Caffeine is a legal psychoactive drug which seeks to stimulate the brain function. If you take this, expect the restoration of alertness and changing of perception and mood.

Positive Effects

Caffeine can serve as an antidepressant, as it carries an inhibitory effect that reduces the feeling of depression. It has also been observed that that decaffeinated coffee prevents prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes. Coffee in general reduces illnesses like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and various heart diseases.

The presence of antioxidants found in your cup of coffee neutralizes free radicals from doing further damage to your cells.

Negative Effects

Too much coffee is detrimental to health. The risks of coffee can be mainly attributed to its caffeine content. Caffeine can cause mild-to-severe headaches and anxiety disorders. It can also worsen existing conditions arrhythmias, gastroesophagael reflux disease and, in some cases, it can cause sleeping disorders. Elderly people are allowed to drink caffeinated coffee in moderation because too much can cause heartburn.

Just to be safe, you can always choose decaffeinated coffee. If you cannot drink without caffeine, remember to drink moderately.

Take a Sip: Different Drinks to Enjoy Your Summer

Posted by Editor in Food on May 9th, 2013 | 0 comments

Summer is finally here and the best way to beat it- summer refreshments or drinks. Walking under the sun is more fun when we have something to drink and nibble.

The good thing about summer drinks is that it can be made in the comforts of our house. As long as we have the blender, fruit, ice, milk and other ingredients, we can make anything we want. To begin our summer, we can create simple blends.

Lemonades

Lemonade is the classic way to enjoy our summer. To make this classic drink, we only need lemons, water, sugar and ice. The first thing to do is squeeze the lemon, add the water and the sugar. You can put it in the refrigerator or you can serve it with ice.

Juice Drinks

Famous juice drinks include watermelon and pina colada slushes. For watermelon slushie, you only need seeded watermelon, ice and honey. You need a blender to crush the ice. After that, add and blend the melon until you achieve the texture you want. Lastly, add the honey and blend it again for ten more seconds.

For pina colada slushie, you need fresh pineapples, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and ice cubes. Prepare your pineapple by slicing it into cubes. Crush the ice first and mix the remaining ingredients.

Iced Coffees

If you are a coffee addict but you don’t want it hot, iced coffee is your best shot. Making iced coffee is not that hard because like other refreshments, you just need to mix all ingredients. Basically you only need instant coffee granules, sugar, warm water and cold milk.

Look for a container that you can use to mix your coffee, sugar and warm water. Shake it until it is foamy then pour it into a glass full of ice. Then finally you can add cold milk.