The ION audio USB turntable is not a new technology that has been around the internet, but this is still news to me, because I did not think those turntables will be a thing of the past – except for DJs who work for night clubs. The Ion audio USB turntable, well, can be plugged in, into the computer’s USB.
Like the good old turntables way back then, this turntable is mechanical in nature. The ION audio USB turntable can run at either 33 1/3 or 45 RPM records. It has adjustable RCA audio inputs. The turntable is powered by a belt drive. Truly, the only thing that makes this gadget modern is its USB capability.
This equipment simplifies conversion of old vinyl records into MP3 or any other digital format. Of course, it is no brainer that you will need to buy this item when you badly want your precious old music to play on modern equipment.
It’s not too difficult to find this equipment, as there are lots of online stores selling this gadget.
Fabric softeners that are used in many homes are seen to be highly toxic. These fabric softeners often contain chemicals such as chloroform, pentance and benzyl acetate which can cause lung, nerve and brain damage. These chemicals too are known to produce cancer.
The worst effect of these chemicals comes into effect when these are subjected to heat. The clothing that was treated by the fabric softener makes way through the skin of the person wearing the clothing. Other people who come in contact with the said person are also affected. The effect may not be noticeable, but over time these carcinogens manifest their effect.
This is now something that I should opt out of my list in my weekly grocery shopping. Unless I am able to find new alternatives to commercial fabric softeners, I must wear newly washed clothes with that stiff and rough feeling to avoid the long term effects of these chemicals.
Even if we have online services that offer convenience in training personnel to develop or upgrade skills, traditional classroom trainings will still be an option for companies to train. True, there is an outstanding benefit to getting enrolled in computer based trainings, but onsite trainings will still be an available solution to companies needing one.
I usually spend a day or two to learn a new technical skill in my previous work. I like getting trainings usually because it gets me away from the pressure of my workplace. On top of that, I get those trainings after work or during rest days, and my previous company paid me overtime work rates for that. Our trainers often come outside of the company – they are just invited over to get up equipped with a new skill.
This scenario is a lot similar to what Countrywide Training is offering to their corporate clients: they send a over certified instructor to conduct an onsite training to companies. Their trainings are as basic as learning how to use Microsoft Office to getting IT certification trainings. There are soft skills training too, for those who need to learn people skills such as that of customer service.
One outstanding benefit about onsite trainings over online computer based trainings is that students are focused on learning the new topics. However, these trainings are not really very applicable to freelancers, unless we are able to pool up as a big group to train.
Today marks the Silver Anniversary of the Tetris game!
Before Tetris became a game that’s available in the internet and cellphones, the game actually started out in arcades and home entertainment systems. Not long this game became a cheap handheld device which was actually a fad during the 90s – during that time I was one of those high school students who enjoyed such games. Believe me or not, even my grandmother learned to play that gadget to pass out time.
Although Tetris isn’t something that you’d see in game consoles anymore, I still enjoy a full game of Tetris whenever I encounter this game online. I am not playing this game as much as I do in high school, but I still love to pass out time or de-stress with this simple game. Unlike that handheld game I played a decade ago, online Tetris games come in different designs and themes and sometimes the game is accompanied by one or more goals to make it challenging. continue reading »
I think Microsoft’s Project Natal is another milestone in home gaming entertainment. If you have not heard of this buzz that had been going for months, Project Natal does not require any controller to be hooked up to an Xbox 360!
Microsoft seemed to introduce this stuff not only to kids but to all family members. I see that gadget as an all-around entertainment console that’s great for the entire family. There isn’t any release date yet, but Microsoft said that it will be offered soon.
This cool teaser video says it all:
I guess the physical activity demanded by this new console would help people get on their feet and be active.
