1. You shouldn't turn your PC on and off because that will wear it out. This is not true. Computers will not be damaged by lots of powering on and off if purchased in the last 10 years. Today's PCs are designed to handle 40,000 on/off cycles before a failure, and that's a number you likely won't reach during the computer's five-to-seven-year life span.2. Alkaline batteries aren't recyclable. This is so true for the most part. Most alkaline batteries collected through h... Read Full Story

Eating green doesn't mean you have give up the foods you loveBy Annie Bell Muzaurieta, The Daily GreenTODAYGreening your diet is not about sacrificing an entire food group, or strictly eating vegetables, or giving up the foods you love. A green diet is a healthy, diverse diet that involves eating real foods. You might ask, “Don’t I already eat real food?” Probably some of the time. But our diets have become chock-full of processed foods, refined grains and pesticide-laden fruits and veget... Read Full Story

Going green is not as difficult as it is often made out. You can start being environmental conscious with these easy tips that don't take much effort: 1. Clean green Scrubbing the kitchen and bathroom with synthetic cleansers is counter intuitive (why would you want to breathe in harsh chemicals or leave a toxic residue on your tub or tiles?). From counter sprays to toilet scrubs, there are green cleansers for every part of the house.2. Invest in a new candleOpt out of out regular scented... Read Full Story

How many of you have had to keep a straight face while taking pictures because of fear of showing off your not so perfect teeth? Well, fear mot. The truth is whatever your budget, there is a lot you can do to make your beautiful. · Crooked, poorly arranged teeth.An orthodox (special dentist) can fix braces and straighten out even the worst cases. Luckily, there are white braces which are barely noticed at first glance and there are lingual braces which are fixed on the inside surface of the t... Read Full Story

The eyes are the first place on your face to show stress, aging and fatigue. The skin in the eye area is five to 10 times thinner than skin on the rest of the face and contains a very small amount of subcutaneous fat and few oil glands. Visible effects are:• Dark circles• Puffiness• Fine lines• Crow's feetEye creams are an essential staple to keep on hand for prevention as well as damage control. They imitate the function of oil glands and provide hydration. Other benefits of eye creams a... Read Full Story

Have you ever Googled your name? You might be startled to know how much of your personal details have been made public thanks to the Internet.The world is fast becoming a global village. Most of us are on online dating social networks like. My space and Face book with friends from all over the world.The Internet is a wonderful place for people to meet, buy, shop-and to get information. Howbeit, in our society today, your identity is the most important thing you will ever have and once gone, i... Read Full Story

Have you ever wondered why men are of the opinion that women and women alone should be the ones to make an extra effort about their physical appearance?With the emergence of Metro-sexual – (that guy that is proud of his looks and yet is confident in his sexuality) and Über-sexual – (that guy who though dresses well, does not dwell so much on his looks because he is handsome and self-assured), one would think that such an idea would be water over a dam.A man should have a good understanding of... Read Full Story

Ok, I just may have been slightly mean in my last post; and so, I have reconsidered and researched on HEALTHY weight loss and body fitness in general. If you are considering a proactive approach to your wellness, I can understand how daunting it may seem. There is so much to consider – your diet, creating a work-out routine, and sticking with it!!I am not an authority on the topic but like I said, I carried a little research and here are my findings, which I hope will help you achieve a bette... Read Full Story

There is an alarming new trend in the world today which is the passionate craving to be thin. In fact, it has been said that you can never be too wealthy or thin! Whilst being wealthy is healthy and good, the drive to diet to near-death is catching on like wildfire globally – with alarming results.The fire is further more fuelled by ‘beautiful’ Hollywood stars, both young and old, with million-dollar trust funds: Nicole Ritchie, Paris Hilton, and the list would not be complete without mention... Read Full Story

Why do people have stereotyped minds? And, who does the stereotyping anyway?Throughout my stay in secondary school, I had to put up with opinionated people telling me I had to like football because I was a guy; I had to like rap music because I was black and young; I had to walk and dress in a particular manner to show I was hip, it was an endless list but I took it all in stride refusing to be intimidated. The final straw came in when a close friend of mine, or so I thought, said to me – “yo... Read Full Story