There is a place for all of them

Posted on June 20, 2011 by MacNessa

People often assume, when talking to me, and finding out that I own an iMac, that I am some kind of fanatical fan of the brand, and that I seek out opportunities to talk down about other technologies. Honestly I just happen to enjoy the beauty and functionality that my computer affords me, but that by no means means that I do not find a place in my house for other computers at all.

If for example I were looking for gaming desktop computers, I would simply go down to my local technology warehouse, and pick up a computer that could handle that kind of constant stress. It’s not that I don’t think macs can handle it, because they absolutely can, but when your kids are little, and the concept of treating things with extreme care hasn’t been properly ingrained yet, then having a computer that you’re not that concerned about, can really help.

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Why Is It?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by MacNessa

Why is it that society at large has become so litigious? That is to say, why have we begun to sue for everything, and in some cases look for opportunities to exploit, in order to gain wealth? What happened to plain old common sense?

The litigious nature of society today is why we have the “caution: contents are hot” on our take away coffee cups. Seriously. Duh?

But warning label they must put on, because otherwise someone will claim to be stupid, and sue them.

The only place where I think one can even *think* about suing, is in obvious cases of medical ‘mess-up’ or neglect. One only has to read local news stories of striking nurses to realize, not everyone who takes the Hippocratic oath, is necessarily a good person.

So if you need a Bronx medical malpractice lawyer, you can follow that link to find one.

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All Things Small and Fiddly

Posted on June 3, 2011 by MacNessa

Wow, are there or are there not, a million things to think of when you’re moving house? Want to explode that number of things by a million? Try moving nine thousand odd kilometers around the globe to a new continent, a new country, and a whole new way of life.

Factor in, children, schools, cars, transport in general, two pets to be emigrated and quarantined as well, and well, there you have another gazillion things to add to your to-do list.

Sure it can be fun to shop for super high speed broadband (can’t wait!) digital satellite television packages, but you kind of forget about things like health insurance, house hold insurance, key man insurance, and of course things like registering for local utilities, amenities and such.

So much to think about!!

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Diet and Exercise

Posted on May 26, 2011 by MacNessa

Why oh why is it always more difficult to exercise in cold weather?

I always end up turning to that old stalwart, and by hunting for a magical cure, and reading things like sensa
weight loss reviews and other possible cures. It really is a catch twenty-two situation, because the colder weather brings out my hidden culinary prowess, but also makes me curl up on the couch, when I should be pounding the pavement and enjoying the burn of long dormant hamstrings.

Actually just thinking about burning hamstrings is making me want to get out there and run. Because when I do get up and go exercise, it keeps my blood flowing so much better during the day, and I consequently eat less, and feel warmer. So really, the problem is just motivation, but if I just stop and think ahead, instead of taking the route of least effort, a catch twenty-two turns into a win-win doesn’t it?

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You Again

Posted on May 26, 2011 by MacNessa

I saw the movie “You Again” last night, with Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis – who totally stole the show from their younger counterparts.

It’s your classic teenage angst during high school by teen needing epiduo for acne, who grows up, makes good, totally turns out beautiful, and then has a big showdown with the girl who made her life hell in high school – who just also happens to be marrying her brother.

I actually had to wait over a week for the movie to be available from our local video store, which is just another reason why not having access to a decent iTunes store really bites!

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Two and a Half Men

Posted on May 26, 2011 by MacNessa

I used to watch the sitcom “Two and a Half Men” starring Charlie Sheen in it.

I always used to chuckle whenever the brother, Alan talked about chiropractic technician school, or anything related to his field of work, though I’m not sure why that is. Anyone who can manipulate spines and stuff, has to be cooler than he was ever made out to be. In fact I think that a dentist would have been dorkier.

Since all the furor over Charlie Sheen broke, I’ve been less inclined to watch it, the whole crazy rant thing just wierded me out. I’m glad they’ve chosen Ashton Kutcher to replace him, because I’m sure he’ll do as great a job, and in fact a better one than the guy he replaced. I’ll definitely start watching it again, when he’s in it!

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Of Sinks and Stones

Posted on May 25, 2011 by MacNessa

We’re currently house hunting in England.

Or at least, we’re not IN England yet, but we’re hunting for a house, on the internet. Which is different to house hunting in person of course. While you are only able to see the most flattering images of the houses on offer, it does draw your eye to the small details of each house in turn. Things like a triple undermount sink, a mantle piece and window finishings really become scrutinized.

The one house that has really stood out for us thus far, is quite old, and in England this usually means it’s big, and roomy. It also means that it would cost a lot to heat in the winter, since if it’s a ‘listed’ house you’re not able to change the external appearance, which affects your ability to double glaze etc.

Still, it’s proving to be an exciting time in our household.

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Fixed Overheads, High Margins

Posted on May 21, 2011 by MacNessa

Fixed overheads, high margins.

These are the things that good, no, great businesses are made of. These words were uttered by Amanda Steinberg of Dailyworth.com, and they really rung true with me when I heard them. Every business out there should strive to try and achieve these things as a rule of thumb, and in order to increase their own net worth and value.

While not all facets of your business may be able to meet these requirements, forcing a large percentage of your business to meet these criteria, will provide you with a solid foundation to build the more ‘out there’ aspects of the business.

Not all your overheads will be fixed of course, and it’s natural for a businesses overheads to increase as their size and turnover increases, after all, you may need to buy more barcode scanners, if you take on more floor staff etc.

Still, I found them to be profound, impactful words, that I will definitely try and remember.

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Education

Posted on May 18, 2011 by MacNessa

I am one of those people who believe that you need to keep learning, and educating yourself, as if you’re going to live forever.

Learning is such an amazing thing. I just wish that I had appreciated this when I was a 17 year old freshman at university. Now that I’m (cough)thirty-five(cough), I fully appreciate the wonders of education the way that it enriches our lives. For the last 8 years or so, every training course, test, or educational pursuit, I’ve scored really well, because the value of education has become a priority, and well I suppose getting help for my ADD also helped!

I have plans to finish that Bachelors degree that I started at 17 but to change the major to design and computing innovation. I had thought that I would stop there, but ultimately, I’d like to pursue mba management as well, since I think an education in business is absolutely vital if I’m going to grow my design business into what I dream it to be.

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Smart Phones

Posted on May 6, 2011 by MacNessa

Is it just me or are there a huge amount of smart phones out there?
Just 2 years ago, around these parts having a phone that did more than make calls, send text messages and the occasional multimedia message was a rarity.

Now you can do just about anything on a phone. The Android operating system seems to have made smart phones more accessible to the masses and even though I have an iPhone (of course), and not an htc sense, as a lover of technology, I can’t deny that it’s a good looking phone and will probably suit many peoples needs. My own fairly techno-resistant MIL has one, and keeps trying to convince me that *it’s the best phone ever!*

I however, am most content with my own, but am glad that there are some good options out there for everyone else.

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