The Perfect Bedroom

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

The bedroom is one of the most important parts of the house. This is the place where we relax, unwind and rest. That’s why we need to make our bedroom a very relaxing and peaceful place to stay. But how can we do that? Can we really make a perfect bedroom?

Things that a bedroom should have in order to make it perfect:

1. Good lightings- the bedroom lightings should be very relaxing and perfect for the mood of the person who uses the room. You should choose a light that will helps you wakes up in the morning and will make you feel relaxed at the evening.

2. Room paint color- the color of the room should also suit the mood of the person who owns the room. If the color is neutral, it’s good for calming and will help to make you fall asleep. If the color is bright, it makes you awake and energized. And if the color is dark, it’s for intimate person who always wants romance. Color room will also help to make the room wide or small to look.

3. Choose the right storage furniture- one of the biggest factor to have a perfect
bedroom is choosing the right storage of your things. Make your storage clean,
neat and not bulky. Choose a built in cabinet, set up a drawer under your bed,
place a basket, magazine rack, shoe rack etc. A dressing table with mirror is a must have. A moon chair will create a great cozy look beside your bed too. Choose furniture that has class and avoid picking furniture that would make your bedroom small.

4. Choose the right beddings, linen and curtains- make sure that you get a color that will suit your mood, color that would match the color of your bedroom. Choosing a matching color with your beddings, linens and curtains will make your bedroom perfect on the eye. Seventeen bedding is some of the best beddings for your perfect bedroom.

5. Arrange your furniture. In arranging your furniture properly it will make your
room cozy and easy to use. Make sure that all furniture is placed where it should
be. A side table should be placed near the bed side. A cabinet should not cover the window. A magazine rack would be placed beside the bed and just within your reach. Make your room a clutter free and would allow you to move freely back and forth.

Always put in your mind that a perfect room will just be perfect if you will make it a cozy, clean room to stay and relax.

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The benefits of a VPS and Linux

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

When it comes to web hosting there are a number of available options, but the most economically efficient option is the use of a Virtual Private Server (VPS) running the Linux operating system. The control and security benefits of a VPS server combined with the openness and scalability of Linux makes this a high performing and cost effective hosting platform.

A VPS is essentially a “slice” of a physical server. Multiple virtual machines can be installed on one physical server, allowing the hosting provider to rent out smaller portions of the servers resources without compromising security or limiting control to the end user. A VPS carries many of the benefits of a dedicated server, but at a cost closer to that of a shared hosting solution and even cheaper than colocation hosting.

Some of the major benefits of a VPS include:

• Performance: Due to the fact that the resources allocated for virtual machines are dedicated and static, heavy load on other virtual machines that may be hosted on the same physical server will not affect the performance of your virtual machine, as might happen with a shared hosting solution.

• Security: Aside from performance, the biggest issue with shared hosting is the security. Due to the fact that shared hosting servers host everyone’s hosting accounts on a single operating system, hackers might have easy access to your website through security flaws in another website that may be hosted on the same server. With a VPS, this is not a concern. Since each VPS runs its own dedicated operating system a hacker will not have access to your website by exploiting someone else’s security flaws.

• Stability: Since each VPS runs its operating system, a software or configuration issue caused by another hosting customer or maintenance being performed on someone else’s server will only affect that server and not yours.

• Flexibility: Similar to a dedicated server, with a VPS you have the ability to choose what operating system you would like to use. In additional, VPS servers can be expanded or shrunk to fit your specific budget and performance needs.

Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. Running the Linux operating system on your server yields a number of benefits over other available options, many of which are due to the fact that it is free and is an open source software platform. The fact that Linux is open source means that it is to develop, update and maintained by individual programmers and enthusiasts working together for the greater good of the technology industry as a whole. Due to this, Linux has an extremely large support community available to assist you with any questions or issues that you might encounter. Linux is an extremely flexible, scalable, versatile and secure platform for almost any type of server that you may want to run. An example of the flexibility of Linux is the ability to load the operating system on either low-end cheap servers or more expensive high-end servers.

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Get Dropbox for Online Backups and Data Sharing

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

I have a few laptops. One for working… one for the home… and one for traveling. What I’ve been using lately is Dropbox to do some online backups of important files, and also to do some data sharing such as sharing work docs with coworkers through Dropbox and even sharing some photos with family. I love being able to access remote files instantly. You get a free 2 GB account so it’s worth checking out. Get Dropbox right here, check out the video! Free is sweet. I wish I started using this service earlier! A climate mangles a rush myth.

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Natalie Portman Gangsta Rap Lyrics & Video

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Did you miss the awesome SNL Digital Short featuring Natalie Portman? If so, your life is lacking some comedy! Here are the lyrics from the Natalie Portman gangsta rap that was on Saturday Night Live… You can see the video and others SNL shorts here! It’s f’n hilarious!

Here are the lyrics… or what I think she is saying. Feel free to leave a comment to correct anything.

Chris Parnell: We’re sitting here today with film star Natalie Portman.

Natalie Portman: Hello.

Parnell: So, Natalie, what’s the day in life of Natalie Portman like?

Portman: Do you really want to know?

Parnell: Yes, tell us…

Here’s a youtube vid, doubt it’ll stay online forever though.

Portman: I don’t sleep mother f***er
off that yak and durban
doin’ 120 gettin’ head while I’m swervin’

Seth Meyers: D**n Natalie you a crazy chick

Portman: Yo shut the f*** up and suck my d**k
I bust in dudes mouth like gushers mother f***er
roll up on NBC and smack the s**t outta Jeff Zucker

Guys: What you want Natalie
Portman: to drink and fight
Guys: what you need Natalie
Portman: to f*** all night

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Lazy Sunday Lyrics

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Want to see the video? Click the link below:
Lazy Sunday Video

Here are the Lazy Sunday (Chronic-what?-cles of Narnia) Lyrics.
Lazy Sunday,
Wake up in the late afternoon
Call Parnell just to see how he’s doin’
Hello?
What up, Parn!
Yo Samberg, what’s crackin’?
You thinkin’ what I’m thinkin’?
Narnia!
Man it’s happ’nin’!
But first, my hunger pangs are stickin’ like duct tape.
Let’s hit up Magnolia and mack on some cupcakes.
No doubt, that bakery’s got all the bomb frostings.
I love those cupcakes like McAdams loves Gosling.

Two! No, Six! No, Twelve! Baker’s Dozen!
I told’ja that I’m crazy for these cupcakes, cousin!
Yo, where’s the movie playin’?
Upper West Side, dude!
Let’s hit up Yahoo Maps to find the dopest route.
I prefer Mapquest!
That’s a good one too.
Google Maps is the best!
True that! Double true!
68th and Broadway.
Step on it, sucka!
What you wanna do Chris?
snack attack, mutha—-!

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Antiperspirants and Cancer (aluminum chloride)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

certain driIf you sweat a lot, or have some body odor when sweating, or suffer from a form of excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis), the antiperspirant/deodorant has been a great answer to your problem. I used to sweat constantly. I would sweat when nervous, I’d sweat when it’s hot or even cold, and I’d sweat by just doing nothing. That’s when somebody recommended Certain Dri. It’s worked great so far. I use it off and on… maybe once every 3 days for about 2 weeks then I don’t use it again for about a month. If you’re interested in this product you can buy it at Wal-Mart, Amazon.com. It’s highly effective. Certain Dri contains aluminum chloride.

Anyway, let’s talk about antiperspirants and cancer.

A friend of mine told me that antiperspirants cause breast cancer. This is the 3rd time I’ve heard this so I did some research. 2 times from women, 1 time from a man. I did some searching on the internet using Google can came upon the US Gov website explaining this issue.

You can read the full report here. Here’s an excerpt from the article.

breast examThe Cancer Myth
The rise of the Internet has made it easy for false health claims, scary stories, and rumors to reach millions of people in a matter of minutes. One such myth says that antiperspirants may cause breast cancer.

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the breast cancer-antiperspirant myth first appeared in the form of an e-mail in the 1990s, and continues to resurface and recirculate about every year or so. The false information suggests that antiperspirants contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or can enter the body near the breasts through nicks in the skin caused by shaving. The e-mails also suggested that antiperspirants keep a person from “sweating out toxins,” resulting in the spread of cancer-causing toxins via the lymph nodes.

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Funny Mitch Hedberg Quotes

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

mitch hedberg Google Homepage and one of my sections is the Quote of the Day. I got curious after seeing a funny Mitch Hedberg saying so I went clicky clicky on the link and here’s what I found, they’re pretty funny so I thought I’d share.

I don’t have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who’d be mad at me for saying that.
Mitch Hedberg

I don’t own a cell phone or a pager. I just hang around everyone I know, all the time. If someone wants to get ahold of me, they just say “Mitch,” and I say “what?” and turn my head slightly.
Mitch Hedberg

I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming.
Mitch Hedberg

I like rice. Rice is great if you’re hungry and want 2000 of something.
Mitch Hedberg

I like to play blackjack. I’m not addicted to gambling, I’m addicted to sitting in a semi-circle.
Mitch Hedberg

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Stuck In Iowa – Stats

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Top 10 Searched Phrases This Month
This is how people found Stuck in Iowa this month. Click it to see what comes up! Of course this post will be one of the first since the search words are right here…
bcmlogon.dll
interface not registered
outlook interface not registered
chronic of narnia
interface not registered outlook
itunes skipping
chronic of narnia video
bcmlogon
outlook error interface not registered
word interface not registered

Top 10 Searched Words This Month:
This is a list of words which were used to find Stuck in Iowa this month. Click it to see what comes up!
not
interface
registered
outlook
bcmlogon.dll
of
chronic
narnia
the
word

A Worthy Opponent
Chuck Norris is climbing the ladder and steel just posted that entry. Daaaaaaaaaaaamz!

Bookmarks
10% of our viewers this month has added Stuck in Iowa this month to their favorites. Give it a shot! Adding us to your favorites is fun and free! (That was corny, get it? Corny? Iowa? Bwahahaha..ok maybe not)

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How To Resize The Current Window

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

If this works for you, I encourage you to comment. Commenting is free, I swear!

Are you trying to resize the current window using javascript? I searched google for a way to resize the current window but all I got was how to resize a window using Javascript when you click a link. If you have run into the same problem I have the simple solution for you.

My code is not aligned because wordpress kept putting in br tags, but you’ll get the point (hopefully) To resize the current window using javascript use this code in your header:

Well I tried to put it here but WordPress was having problems and resizing the blog, omg so funny (not) but rofl anyway? Watch out, here comes the rolfcopter!

ROFLCOPTER

You can view all code right here in this txt file.
resize-current-window.txt

Oh hellz yeah!

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Uninstall Microsoft Windows Messenger

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

1. Start Registry Editor. To do this, click Start, click Run, type regedit.exe, and then click OK.

If the following registry subkey already exists, go to step 6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client
2. Click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key. Type Messenger for the name of the new registry key, and then press ENTER.
4. Click the following registry subkey: key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger
5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key. Type Client for the name of the new registry key, and then press ENTER.
6. Click the following registry subkey: key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client
7. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value. Type PreventRun for the name of the new DWORD value and then press ENTER.
8. Right-click the PreventRun value that you created in step 7, and then click Modify. In theValue data box, type 1, and then click OK.
9. Quit Registry Editor.

Useful Link:
How to prevent Windows Messenger from running on a Windows XP-based computer
Windows XP FAQ: How do I remove Messenger?

http://myitforum.techtarget.com/articles/15/view.asp?id=7033

If for some reason you want to reinstall MSN Messenger just visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/messenger and download the latest version.

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Free Random Wallpaper Software

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

If you’ve been scouring the web for some free random wallpaper software then look no further. My friend David wrote an easy to use application that will randomize your Microsoft Windows background in any time interval you’d like. It uses the folder you store your wallpapers, it can use or ignore the subfolders, and it will randomize or cycle through your images. File formats include .bmp, .jpg, and .jpeg.

Options Window

Tray icon and menu

I rate this random wallpaper software 5 out of 5 for ease of use and usability
full ear of corn full ear of corn full ear of corn full ear of corn full ear of corn

Get your free random background software here!

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My iTunes Skipping Problem

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

I install iTunes and it’s some good software however I’ve been having an issue. iTunes skips, it’s not skipping songs, but it’s skipping through the song as if the sync was off. A skipping MP3 is pretty weird. So I’ve been researching solutions and trying new things. Defragging didn’t help, actually nothing really helped until I found this solution. I’m glad I found a solution because it’s driving me nuts and I’m pretty hung over today. I don’t need my songs skipping while working and trying to ignore my headache.

I have Quicktime 7.0.4 installed right now. So the solution is based on that version.

iTunes Skipping on Windows XP Solution:
1) Close iTunes and Quicktime
2) Click the start button
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I got the yellow fever!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

That’s right, I’m talking about Asians… White guys with Asian girls… Asian girls with white guys. Actually I’m writing about this becuase I found a pretty funny video that addresses the issue of white guys + Asian girls while looking at the fact that there are white women + Asian guys which is a little funny to me becuase my friends that are Asian have no problem picking up white chicks.

Here’s the video. And you can find more here http://wongfuproductions.com/

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The link of the day is…

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Check out YouTube.com. It’s pretty sweet. This is the only link you need for the next week to keep entertained!

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10 Ways to get Drunk for Five Dollars or Less

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

(this is meant as a joke – don’t take this seriously)

Top 10 Ways to get Drunk for Five Dollars or Less

Number 10. Be a frosh (freshman).

It’s not true that every frosh can be knocked into unconsciousness by waving a tom Collins under their nose, but as those of us who go hunting for frosh on “New Kids night” at the local dance holes know, the phenomena is not rare. Frosh are usually young, inexperienced, and sometimes even illegal to entice into your boudoir. If anyone can get drunk on five bucks, it’s them.

Number 9. Be female.

Chivalry is not dead! While you ladies can’t expect guys to risk their life, or miss an episode of star trek for you, you may still be able to get some alcohol out of them. Try standing around the bar, sipping water with a grimace on your face. Dress smutty. Smile at guys as they walk by, the drunker geekier the better. If you want to get more than one drink out of a guy start talking about how hot it is. Act intoxicated. Become even more friendly. At an appropriate time have a friend come by and “save you”, then move on to the next guy.

Number 8. Try Medication.

Sleeping pills. Allergy pills. If it says “do not take alcohol with this drug” or “do not operate a motorized vehicle while under the influence of this drug”, it must be good! Intelligent students such as ourselves, while not having a shred of pharmaceutical knowledge, can see that these statements are a plot by alcohol producers to keep us buying large quantities of booze.

Number 7. If it ends in ‘ol, drink it!

Alcohol isn’t the only intoxicant ending in ‘ol’. Methanol, Butanol and Propanol are all fine safe intoxicants, often available at bargain prices. Stay away from aerosol, cholesterol, and drool.

Everclear Alcohol

Number 6. Sleep Deprivation and Sickness.

For some reason, your body doesn’t want you to have any fun, and actively fights alcohol -enhancement. When you’re sick, and tired, your body’s defenses are at their lowest. This means its often one of the most cost effective times to get plastered! Best of all, if you puke, you can blame it on the flu.

Number 5. Try Antifreeze

Hey, ten thousand deranged alcoholic street people can’t be wrong!

Drink Antifreeze

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I Hate Wells Fargo

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Wells Fargo is one of the worst banks ever. No free online bill pay, I don’t like their online banking, and the people that work there are not the brightest in the world. I wanted to connect my business checking with my personal checking online which is 100% possible… however when I asked about doing it 3 people told me you can’t. I told them it’s possible, my friends do it, and I urged them to call their ‘employee support’ line which they did… and then they handed me the phone. That’s a bit odd since I’m not an employee there, but anyway… I give my bank account, address, ssn, and a few other things to each person I spoke with (4 people) until the 4th person said I’m not authorized to make decisions on my business account since I’m not the point of contact. What the hell is up with that? Thanks for wasting an hour and a half of my time you stupid fockers.

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Why Wendy’s will take me to anywhere in the continental US

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

So, if you didn’t know this, Wendy’s has this little thing going on that if you collect coupons off the cups (medium or Biggie sizes only), you can get free Airtran tickets. So, most times like this, you’d think that you’d have to collect 150 for one ticket, but not at Wendy’s. All you need is 64 for a round trip ticket. That’s it.

Now, I have been collecting these the right way. Almost everyone I have spoken to said I should give $50 to some 16 year old to steal me some cups. But I didn’t. I have eaten at Wendy’s almost every day since the beginning of November. Ugh. Not that it’s bad. Just like if I had drank that many Diet Mt. Dews it would have killed me, eating at Wendy’s that much may kill me. But at least I don’t eat the fries. Did you ever check out “The Smoking Fry” special feature on the movie Super Size Me? The moral of the story… don’t eat fries. Ever. If only I had a camera to document my Wendy’s quest…

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Places to visit in Iowa

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Travel Iowa – Your Iowa vacation starts here!
http://www.traveliowa.com/
By the way – Vacation in Iowa… that sounds funny to me.

A small list of places in Iowa to visit
http://500nations.com/Iowa_Places.asp

100 places to visit in iowa… BEFORE YOU DIE! OMG! And you’ll need to scroll down a little bit on this site to see the list.
http://robertgraef.blogspot.com/2007/01/100-places-to-visit-in-iowa-before-you.html

And if you’re bored or stuck in Iowa, here are some things to keep you busy
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Things_To_Do-Iowa-BR-1.html

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Video Heaven

Posted on January 6, 2011 by
It\'sa me, Mario!

Now, I take no credit whatsoever in finding these vids, but, come on – I shared them with you, didn’t I?

- NOT like our high school news team (remember the Batman comics)

- By far, one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Take the time capsule back to Super Mario… Now that take a lot of friggin talent.

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Random thoughts

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Okay. This may be a long post, but I have, instead of putting these in seperate posts, I will combine them into one. So, grab a beer (or your favorite beverage you sissy) and gather ’round papa Steel’s Fireside chat.

First off, we have a story about a child. A child vs. the big business. My girlfriend tried to log into her AOL account the other day, and it wouldn’t work. She called her dad to ask what had happened, and found out that her younger sister used vulgar language in a child’s chat room, so AOL suspended their accounts.

When asked what she had said, it was, “This is poop”. Huh? Suspended? For that?

Next in our array of stories, I recently got a 12-month Xbox Live renewal card. My yearly subscription was supposed to end January 19th. I put in the new card on January 1st. After I put in the code, my new expiration date was January 1, 2007. Huh? So the next day, I called to reclaim my 19 days, I talked to no less than 5 people, and by the end of the calls, I felt like Rainman… “I want my 19 days! I want my 19 days!” BTW, it was resolved.

Finally, I have a rant on people who say things incorrectly. Especially computer stuff. I have heard people (a lot of people) say UBS port (instead of USB), Hewitt Packard (instead of Hewlett Packard – there is an “L” in here people), and I heard my favorite of all time today. I was talking to someone about the new computers, and how they don’t have a floppy disk drive. He then proceeded to ask me how much it would be to add a “sloppy drive” to his computer. I just smiled. His wife (they were both elderly) said “I think it’s actually floppy drive.” And we all laughed together. Except me. I was laughing at them.

Well, kiddies, that’s it for me for now. Have a splendid day and don’t forget to put out the fire before you go.

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