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If you have business trips planned for this summer, chances are you will be photographing the local sights for professional or personal use… therefore I thought I would share some tips over the next few weeks from the PCWorld.com article Make Your Photos Memorable by Dave Johnson.

Tip #4 – Include Yourself

“In all the photographic excitement, don’t forget to include yourself in a few shots. It’s easy to go the entire trip and realize only later that you have no evidence you were there. You can ask people to take your picture, of course, or do something unusual like capture your reflection in a mirror.”

If you are like me and frequently surf the internet, you likely have to deal with many internet annoyances… therefore, over the next few weeks, I thought I would share some tips from the PC World article 15 Internet Annoyances, and How to Fix Them by Jared Newman.

Annoyance #4 – I Don’t Care About Farmville

“Farmville ribbons, quiz results, articles on subjects you don’t care about–isn’t Facebook magical? As nice as it is to keep in touch with friends (or “friends”) and look at photos from bar night, constantly hearing about the time-killing habits of others can be downright boring.

The Fix: Firefox users can check out Facebook Purity, a script that’s part of the browser’s GreaseMonkey add-on. It automatically strips quizzes and other application notices from your Facebook home page.”

If you have business trips planned for this summer, chances are you will be photographing the local sights for professional or personal use… therefore I thought I would share some tips over the next few weeks from the PCWorld.com article Make Your Photos Memorable by Dave Johnson.

Tip #3 – Add People–But Be Creative

“Most people take pictures of family and friends posing for the camera in front of landscapes or monuments–the classic “I was here” photo. There’s nothing wrong with that, but why not be a little more creative? If I had asked my wife to pose in front of the Arc de Triomphe, she probably would have stood there as if posing for her driver’s license. Instead, I asked her to lean on the post and look at the monument. The result is perhaps a bit more lyrical.”

If you are like me and frequently surf the internet, you likely have to deal with many internet annoyances… therefore, over the next few weeks, I thought I would share some tips from the PC World article 15 Internet Annoyances, and How to Fix Them by Jared Newman.

Annoyance #3 – This Ad is a Video

“Is it just me, or have Web sites with auto-playing video ads become more prevalent lately? Congratulations, advertisers, you got me to listen to your pitch by sheer force. Only now, I hate your brand, if only I could remember what it was.

The Fix: Here’s a neat piece of Windows software called FlashMute. It installs to your system tray and can deny Flash access to your audio hardware. Just click the icon or hit Ctrl-Alt-M to switch it on and off. Note: Anti-virus programs tend to flare up when visiting FlashMute’s download page. The developer says it’s because FlashMute uses the same method of hooking into your browser as some types of AdWare, but it’s only intercepting sound from Flash and other Web sources. Fair warning.”

Here is an inspirational video about someone who is making the most of his talents and opportunities despite his challenges…

“Craig Dietz was born without any arms or legs, but he would not allow this to serve as a setback when he competed in a Pittsburgh triathlon.” KDKA’s John Shumway higlights Dietz’s inspirational story.

If you have business trips planned for this summer, chances are you will be photographing the local sights for professional or personal use… therefore I thought I would share some tips over the next few weeks from the PCWorld.com article Make Your Photos Memorable by Dave Johnson.

Tip #2 – Shoot Some Panoramas

“Vacations loom large in our memories, so the pictures we take should be just as big. That’s why I always take a few panoramas. Read “8 Tips for Photographing Panoramas” to learn how. In addition, check out Free Software for Making Panoramas.  Remember to save the individual shots, however. Many years ago I made a panorama of the famed Abbey Road studios outside of London and discarded the original photos after stitching them together. Now all I have is a relatively low-resolution panorama, and I can’t use modern software to make a better one.”

If you are like me and frequently surf the internet, you likely have to deal with many internet annoyances… therefore, over the next few weeks, I thought I would share some tips from the PC World article 15 Internet Annoyances, and How to Fix Them by Jared Newman.

Annoyance #2 – Social Networking Overload

“Between Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Foursquare and now Google Buzz, there are just too many social networks to keep track of. Sure, you could pick one and stick with it, but then you might only be paying attention to some friends while neglecting others. It’s the worst kind of information overload.

The Fix: Use a program that aggregates several social networks into one interface, such as Digsby or Meebo. You might not get the full functionality of your favorite network, but at least you can keep an eye on status updates with minimal effort.”

In a perfect world we would all have a perfect boss, however the reality is, more than likely you have a toxic boss.  Therefore over the next few weeks I thought I would share 7 tips from the Forbes.com article Guide To Getting Over A Toxic Boss to help you conquer your bad-boss demons.

Tip #7 – Give It Time

“Allow yourself time to get over the bad boss breakup. Six months is a good benchmark. But afterward, if you still feel like your life is over, and that you’re worthless, the problem might be you and not the boss. Don’t by shy about reaching out to others or talking to a therapist, says Levit.”

If you are like me and frequently surf the internet, you likely have to deal with many internet annoyances… therefore, over the next few weeks, I thought I would share some tips from the PC World article 15 Internet Annoyances, and How to Fix Them by Jared Newman.

Annoyance #1 – You Must Register

“Impressive as it as that sites can track your visits without any sign-in process, asking to cough up money after a limited number of articles–I’m looking at you, Financial Times–is silly if you’re not a regular reader.

The Fix: Some sites, such as the Wall Street Journal, will let you in via aggregators like Google News. So if you’re blocked, try a Google News search on the subject. You can also try snipping some of the text and plugging it into a search engine, in quotes, to see if another site has quoted or summarized the article.”

In a perfect world we would all have a perfect boss, however the reality is, more than likely you have a toxic boss.  Therefore over the next few weeks I thought I would share 7 tips from the Forbes.com article Guide To Getting Over A Toxic Boss to help you conquer your bad-boss demons.

Tip #6 – Don’t psyche yourself out

“At the same time, don’t over analyze yourself to the point where you end up paralyzed. “It’s very easy to overcompensate and feel so freaked out about doing something wrong that you second-guess every decision,” says Levit. Focus on one day, one situation at a time. And the more positive feedback from your new boss, the more confident you’ll feel. Find ways to keep the lines of communication open so you know where you stand, recommends Goulston.”

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