design ideas for small spaces
By DGH | February 2, 2010
Having a cramped space can be a challenge to interior designers. My sis is currently doing some condo projects with about 48 square meters of space and according to her, designing the furniture and spaces can be tough. The kitchen is small but functional as there are lots of storage spaces and the working area is adequate. The bedroom, dining area and the living room have relatively enough spaces as well and are not too crowded compared to other condo units she’s been to. The only downside is the bathroom which she finds too cramped. Well at least the walls and flooring are finished with long-lasting granite tiles which are better than the usual ceramic tiles, so that makes up for the lack of space.
Anyway, according to sis, here are some tricks to make your space bigger:
- Use light colors for the walls, furniture, etc. and use printed or darker colors as accent only.
- Use mirrors to provide the illusion of additional space.
- Maximize storage spaces (closets, cabinets, etc.) and use furniture with built-in storage, e.g. bed with drawers underneath or sofa with storage.
- Use space-saving appliances, e.g. slim TVs and home entertainment system, LCD monitors, etc.
- Use furniture proportional to the given space, e.g. not bulky ones.
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learning how to use the PCOS
By DGH | February 2, 2010
Most of the news in our country is about the upcoming elections this May. The commission on elections (COMELEC) is currently touring election hotspots and remote areas to educate people on the automated elections using the electronic voting machine known as the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machine. There are some doubts about the results being intercepted by signal jammers or manipulated by other electronic means. Anyway, COMELEC assured the people that this won’t happen and we have to accept the new system to ensure faster processing of votes and without fraud.
With the ongoing voter’s education drive, the COMELEC is teaching the voters how to use the PCOS. In a recent TV news, a senior citizen who tried it herself finished voting in about 5 minutes only. The estimated time for a person to use the machine is about 10 minutes. I wonder when they will be coming to our city for the poll automation orientation. I’m curious about using the PCOS machine and I’m sure it will be just as simple as learning some shopping tips for buying life insurance or knowing how to send SMS using a mobile phone.
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computer deals
By DGH | February 1, 2010
My sis just got herself a new toy, an Asus pink netbook. She travels a lot these days so she prefers buying a netbook than a laptop. After looking at some Cyber Monday deals online though, she kept comparing the prices of the netbooks with the one she bought. The prices are really low for these online computer deals and she’s eyeing the 12” Asus Eee PC 1201N as she finds the 10” netbook she’s using now as too fine and small for working with graphics.
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career choices
By DGH | January 26, 2010
A friend recently announced on Facebook about the success of her first week at her new job. I’m happy for her and so do her many friends who congratulated her on her achievement. On the other hand, another friend just sent me a private message on my inbox about giving up her job as it was not worth it. I also felt happy for her because I know she has her kids to take care of and I’m sure her hubby’s finances are enough to support them. Another friend officially announced (still on Facebook, hehe…) about his early retirement. Am I also happy for him? Yes I am.
Career choices are major decisions in one’s life. Losing a job, getting promoted, being relocated, resigning or being laid off… these are career milestones that affect us not just financially but emotionally as well. Funny how some people would do anything to search for that perfect job, applying here and there. For instance, some computer geeks would make online research for high-paying IT jobs, while others who opt to be in the transportation industry do some logistics job search. It’s good if employees can stay in their chosen careers for more than two years instead of hopping from one company to another which would not look good on one’s resume.
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on losing weight: what to do next after researching
By DGH | January 23, 2010
After doing a research on what’s the best among the many weight loss products, I think one has to set up a goal and plan on how to achieve it. No matter how much weight loss pills you take if you’re not that determined to accomplish your goal, you’d still fail. I have witnessed lots of friends who follow their routine only for weeks then end up failing. One has to be really disciplined, with a strong control over cravings for food that can harm the diet.
Wikihow has a very helpful way on how to lose weight fast without endangering your health. It follows 16 steps, which doesn’t seem to look easy. hehe It includes determining your daily calorie-intake, watching out your portion sizes, exercising, and the last is: Be consistent and disciplined, and have self motivation.
Those are some of the sacrifices you have to do in order to achieve a slim body!
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