New Charging Station: Campfire+Cooking Pot

For emergencies (and no electricity) this sounds to be the most practical invention I had come across. Japan inventors never fails to come up with something good from bad experiences. take a look at this new charging station that TES NewEnergy came up with. You can simultaneously charge your phone and cook meals using heat and energy from a single source.

image from here

their target market are those from the developing countries. I would love to have those pot. would you?

full story here.

Gadgets Frenzy: Functional or Trendy?

Now that the iPad 2 was finally launched, I wonder what would be the next product in line.

I have not bought any iPads nor any of their other product lines. But I did plan and saved up to buy an iPod touch before they offered the 4th Gen. However, with the new gen being so much like the computer and too expensive I have to change my mind. Not because I can't afford it but because there are other things that can make me happy sans the spending of Php 16,900 {online local reseller price} savings. I have to do some gadget inventory and here is what I got:

• Motorola Q8 - a smartphone that i had for years
• Sony Erickson P990i - another PDA phone with a very good camera

I recently switched from my Moto Q to the SE P990i because the former has been having some problems because of memory issues. The SE P990i connects well with WiFi, easy to use when typing, great camera to boot and the only con that I can find is too bulky.

I am using it as a qwerty, the flip pad was removed to make it less bulky {photo from here}

It has the office applications you can find on PDAs and if only I still read books when traveling, the screen is big enough for reading. However, will all the gadgets that we have at home and the busy schedules that take up most of our "me time" we have to squeeze in a "silent time" somewhere. And riding home is one of those time that I can do some relaxing without people talking to me or asking me about work.

If you give it some hard thinking, a gadget like iPad 2 and the iPod touch {the only gadget of Apple that I ever wanted to buy} is something that people  buy because of its portability. And since portability is something that you need when you are on the run and do not have time to sit down at your office or at your home, these  gadgets is a must. However, I no longer do that. I slowed down a bit after last year with all the activities that almost put me into burn out mode.

And another thing, I recently changed my schedule at home. We turn off the lights at around 8pm and sleep before 10pm. It means a lot when we do that because we feel relaxed and well rested the next day.

I have to admit though that we use to be gadget crazy too. We bought a Wii and an LCD TV few years ago just because it is the new thing. But with the heavy schedule and less sleeping time, we only use them occasionally.

Are you gadget crazy too?

(photo credits here and here )

Carbon Footprint and Getting Green

One of the subjects taught during my undergraduate studies is environmental engineering. One of the lessons I learned is that resources is important to keep a manufacturing running. It is actually a common sense. You preserve the environment because you are not living for just for today; there is the future to consider.

The first thing that came to mind since getting green became one of the things I want to include in my daily existence is the so-talked about carbon footprint. I have searched the net to understand it. Technically, I found the meaning of carbon footprint. In fact, I was able to read some articles that subjected some known celebrities who are great contributors of carbon and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to ridicule. It was a surprise that mere transportation in the air (airplane) contributes to the greenhouse gases that eventually results to climate change. I wonder if they were told why they were on the top contributors before they were accused. I tried to read more and finally came across the Kyoto Protocol. I was able to read few pages but I definitely have to stop. My search for a greener environment is not just reading articles and knowing the technical aspects. I am looking for something that will have tangible results. But for those who are interested to be educated on the protocols and other technical know how on carbon footprint, click here.

I, however, prefers to go and find something that will have more tangible product or process. So my current reading project (despite the reading materials assigned in school) is focused on the EPA website. One of the thing that interested me most is the Energy Star.




I know that it somehow helps in the environment but never occurred to me how big is the contribution. A blog is dedicated for this, and you can find there good topics that can help in your budget as well. It's not just doing the right thing, the website also provide information on energy conservation (that somehow can a gain in the budget) as well.

Enjoying the Internet, Everywhere

I am not the type of techie that indulge on every gadget that pops up in the market. But I love surfing the internet and play games. Lately, I have been spending more time working with my computer finishing term papers. I am glad that there has been a wireless router in our house. With the wireless router, we were able to enjoy the internet everywhere in the house. I am glad I came across this site where tips were made available to those who want to consider buying a wireless router.

Wireless routers are available in different styles but offers the same function. By knowing the specs that you need you will save money from buying the brand that might not suit your lifestyle. It is really nice to find websites that gives out helpful information. And it even tells you where to buy these gadgets online. A convenient way to shop, indeed.

The router really helped me a lot during my research activities these past few weeks. Since there are three other people in the house who needs to use the internet the same time that I do, it is a very practical gadget to buy. Now that the semester is over, the router still serves it purpose well. I can still use it anywhere in the house while I do my internet surfing.

Beauty Products for Mom-to-be

Most women I know uses beauty products to maintain their good looks. I have tried different beauty products myself and always settle for those which I think do not have bad effect in the long run. Although I am a fan of technology advancement, I always make sure that anything that touches my skin is natural and safe. Also, as a chemical engineer I understand that chemicals leaves residue behind that can cause harm to the body. In fact, I prefer products made from herbs and botanical products. But it is very difficult to find those. This problem is magnified when a woman gets pregnant. The problem on acne and how to prevent it from recurring during pregnancy can be a major concern since this might result to an unhealthy skin later once not addressed during the time of pregnancy.

For someone like me who has been planning of having a child, pregnancy safety is very important. And I realized that even if I am not pregnant now, the possibility of becoming a Mom is very high. Hence, at this time I am already looking for beauty products that I will buy once I get pregnant. Beaute de Maman is a great find because their products were made by an obstetrician. And obstetrician knows what are good for the conceiving mother and its fetus. Hollywood personalities have testified about its effectiveness.

If you are pregnant, their products are worth considering. It can be sent out as a gift to pregnant friends and relatives. If you want to order now, try their website and be one of those who were able to maintain beauty even when carrying a child in the womb.

Cooka: Cute Stove

I am not much of a cook but this new gadget will surely make me find reasons to use it. Well, if I can have it.



This is a design of Maurizio Maiorana. Very Cool gadget. This one is definitely on my wish list.

For more information and photos, visit Yanko

And I Will Blog Again

..maybe later tonight. I still have some school task to complete. I can't wait to finish working on this one so that I can start writing about technology and science application again.

While waiting, why don't you enjoy popping this things? They are re-usable I think.



If you love bubble-wrap, then this toy is a must grab for you.

Begin

It's 2009. Last year has been a tough year for me. I have fought many battles. I have lost some battles and loved ones. But 2008 is also a time of many opportunities that can not be missed. So, after the heart break last December I am officially blogging again. This blog has been neglected for too long.

In celebration to the New Year, below are the different gadgets that you will surely love to have:

lunchbox USB heater

A great way to eat your bento warm, well that is if microwave is not available in your office or if warming your lunch is inconvenient during busy workday.



Two-in-One Gadget: Paper Clip slash USB storage device

For those practical techies, this USB drive will definitely keep your desk 5S compliant.





USB warmers

Want to keep warm and yet stylish? These two must be what you have been looking for.




stylish shoes in pink and a blanket slash shawl to boot:



There are lots of innovation that Japanese have to offer for this year. Have a cool New Year then. Enjoy technology this year.

Flat Bulbs To Light Your Home

(image from designboom)

Found this innovation while doing my usual surfing. It's a good innovation and I think this explain what engineers do although I am not sure what is the profession of the designer Joonhuyn Kim. He designed this bulb to accommodate the need for easier handling and packaging. The flat bulb was part of the 100% design tokyo.

Laser and its Uses

Since I have posted here one of the uses of laser technology, I might as well give you more information about laser.

Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

To give you more idea of its uses:

-It is used in removal of kidney stones and other medical surgeries.
-Military can use it as an substitute to radar
-Obviously, it is used in printers (read:laserjet,etc)
-It can reduce your fat painlessly, smoothed out that acne in your face

The laser is an old technology and translational research has been used to put this great technology into action. It is not dangerous when utilized by professional. Laser is another application of science that makes life easier.

Laser Technology for 20/20 Vision

Farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism are eye problem that are often neglected since they are not considered disease. When these problems are not corrected this might lead to other personal difficulties and can trigger problems like migraine. There is a new technology that rises above other related technology that painlessly reshapes the cornea to accurately focus the refracted light in the retina. This technology is called iLASIK. For more than five years, this LASIK technology have benefited a lot of people particularly those personnel from NASA and U.S. military.

The iLASIK is a new innovation that differs from the available LASIK technologies today. There are two lasers used in this technology for accuracy. The first laser conducts the information gathering from the eye, mapping the unique characteristic of the patient. The second laser will be guided by the computerized information gathered from the eye for the vision correction. It is a painless 20 minutes procedure and 100% safe.

If you are interested about this technology, LASIK information can be found in their website. Since not everyone can be a candidate for this procedure, an evaluation test is available for anyone who is interested to avail of this technology. I heard that although this has benefited even those who are from NASA and U.S. military, it is not as expensive as it seems.

Don't Let the Cat Ran After It

You have been using the computer for ages. You know that the one you are staring at everyday is called a desktop monitor. The one with all the specifications is called a CPU and perhaps you even know what a CPU means is?

Okay, then tell me what is a mouse? Have you ever wondered why is it called a computer mouse? Well..

MOUSE is an acronym therefore you cannot add an "s" after the word. The word MOUSE is Manually-Operated User Selection Equipment.

Well, how;s that?

Comfortable Corporate Attire

If corporate attire is something that makes you uncomfortable during hot summer days, then this gadget is something that you might consider trying. Honestly, this is something that I find weird gadget since it's purpose is to keep the user cooler and adaptable with the humid weather.

well, with no further ado...here comes the USB Necktie Cooler.



(source: unknown)

This USB necktie cooler is easy to use. Wear the tie and connect the usb cable to your computer and you are all set. The USB necktie comes with breeze controller hence you can adjust it on the level of fan that you want. And since it is derived from the carry-anywhere-concept, it comes with a back up battery (AAA, i think) so that you can even use it without any computer around.

Just don't forget to unplug it from the computer when you go out..try it now!

Keywords and Page Rank

Not much opportunity from socialspark but I am still grateful for that particular site because I was able to explore more areas of the cyberworld through online buddies from that social network.

I have done some tweaking, hoping to bump this up for a little bit but I guess it is time to give up on the page rank thing on Google. There must be other way to increase traffic on this one.

Other blogs can do. Hoping to generate more traffic and start on clean slate in case that the Google Page Rank prefers those who are not into writing gigs or money generating ones, I made another blog hoping to keep things more organized.

If you can see, this blog although some find it more than okay is something that talks about anything. I tried to focus in technology and informational entries but how can you resist on talking about different interesting things around us?

Anyway, the new blog is supposed to be all about technology and food. But I will keep on coming back to this baby. I love this blog. So i think I will be staying here longer than the new one. I might not even post anything for now.

I am hoping to get something done tomorrow since I have to write something about backgammon today until Monday. Sounds good right?

Popularity is a Contest

This entry is very short. I need to talk out loud. It has been bugging me for awhile now, I have done a lots of tweaking, checking the meta tags, the titles, resubmitted the site map but it seems my pagerank in Google still have a problem. If I based it on the statistics from Google Web Master Tool, there are no errors on them. In fact most of my visitors came from Google.

So I wonder, what is wrong with my PR?

Milk for your bones and Melamine for the plastic container

I love sweets: chocolate, candies, cake and other form of comfort foods is always welcome on my budget. Lately, my friends and I are discussing the China dairy scandal and the precautions to be done.

The scandal have spread, traces of melamine were also found not only on infant formula manufactured in china but also on other dairy-based products.

Cadbury recalled some of its product in Asia already. It was scary, thinking how much Cadbury chocolate I have consumed before the melamine issue. But Cadbury have not announced yet if there is really a trace of melamine on their products. It seems that they took precautions, just in case.

White Rabbit Creamy Candy, according to some reports have traces of melamine, but then I remember sometime ago that this same product was found containing formaldehyde.



webshot source: google images

What is melamine by the way? Melamine is an industrial additive that contains 66% nitrogen that can fool test on protein content. The melamine, in low dosage is nontoxic. But this substance can be fatal when combined with cyan uric acid.

Melamine contamination have gone a long way.

In 2007, pet food recall was linked to melamine contamination. Pets died due to kidney problems.

Another product recall was tied with melamine production on same year.The melamine was used as a binder for some feedstock. This products however were manufactured in the US,not in China.

It seems that there are many incidents related to wrong use of melamine. Whether it is China or another country, the issue on food safety is in question. What other contaminants will be found on the food we eat.

It is sad to know how science have been put in bad use. I've always been promoting innovation and inventions. I have stayed in the science long enough to appreciate how great inventions and innovations are when it comes to improvement of quality of life. Now with the Milk Scare, I think I have to revisit my plans. An organic garden and barn animals might be a good investment after all.

Promote good science. Let's put our acquired knowledge into good use.

(reference: The New York Times, Wikipedia)

Silence means Something Good is Happening

I have been silent for awhile now. Not by choice though. The usual volume of work from my day job was reduced but going out to other places to promote the company had taken whatever time made available after the new staff was hired. So instead of getting it a little bit easier on the day job,I ended up doing more. No,no complaints here. I just want my share of readers to know that I am still here...and please bear with my absence.

'nuff with the sad news, the good news is I finally have my own internet connection at home so it will be easier for me to jot down my thoughts and new information and share it with you. :)

On technology news, I think this is something that is not so new but I might share it as well.

Japan with their electronic technology advancement came up with another idea on providing comforts to human. As an addition to their technology on automatic opening and putting down of toilet seat cover, a MP3 player is installed in the toilet where the user can listen to his own SD card. Great right? Well, TOTO of Japan seems to be coming with lots of ideas that contribute to the quality of life.



(web shot source:unknown)

ASUS Goes Green

If you are the type of person who loves adding a small detail of green on your lifestyle, you will probably like this. ASUS will be releasing a bamboo-inspired laptop model. So, a gadget that promotes for the environment, eh? watch it!

Eye Care Myths

I went to an optometrist the other day to change my eyeglasses. I have been experiencing migraine lately and it is becoming a problem with my work. While waiting for my new eye glasses, I had a small chat with the optometrist. We discussed what are the dos and don't s when it comes to eye care.

She told me that washing your eyes and face in the evening is not bad to the eyes. She added that not washing your face will increase your health risk because your skin will be prone to acne. There is no scientific relationship between the eyes and washing. She also told me that washing the hair is okay even if you did not sleep the other night. The dizziness and blur that you felt and see is probably caused by the lack of sleep and tiredness.

Myth buster!

Love At First Sight: Believe it or not

Meeting someone online or offline has been part of anyone's goal in life whether they are male or female. Falling in love is a consequence of meeting someone and getting attracted. But you do not just sit there and wait for someone to pass by and take you into his arms. Attraction comes when you meet someone but you have to be ready and presentable when opportunity knocks on the door. And being presentable is not just wearing a clean, neat set of clothes. Appearance is taken as whole, not just the clothes or the shoes that you wear. Smile matters when it comes to appearance; and hair, of course. Because your hair can always improve a person’s appearance. And if it is not a bad hair day, it is called Victory Hair. And to enhance that Victory Hair. try Extreme Style by VO5. It will definitely provide the best aid to achieve the good looks that you are after.

Pick up lines are something that you do not just memorize. I remember someone introducing his name and asked me if he can take me home like I am a take out food. Flirting needs practice. I found this great game at social spark. I tried their game and enjoyed it. And while you are on it, you can practice and master your flirting style at Ultimate Flirting Championship game.

Don't miss out the fun. Join now. And better yet, you can have this posted on your blog to so that you can be reminded that something as fun as this can actually let you practice your style on looking for love.