Figuring Out the Green Logistics for My Home Office

Guest post written by Anna Parker

Sometimes I love working out of my home office and sometimes I really miss working from a regular office with other people around. It can get a little lonely, which can sometimes mean that I'm more efficient with my time though because there aren't other people to distract me. But with distracting coworkers come people that notice what you're doing and somewhat hold you accountable for what they see you doing at your desk. I'm not too worried about that now. Right now I'm worried about finding ways to make my home office green since obviously no one else is going to do that for me.

I went online to try and figure out the logistics for that and while I was online I found the website www.Texaselectricityproviders.com. After that I decided to sign up for one of the energy savings plans that I found on that site, which would help my home and home office be a little more green.

I'm also just going to start some better habits about energy use in my home office, like turning on electronics only when I need them. I'm so bad about leaving stuff turned up and plugged up all the time, which I know wastes money and energy.

The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 1

Today we ripped off a blogger and friend known as Cat. (Yes, she spells her name with a period.) She authors the blog Sweet Memes. It's long, so we will do it in parts. She explains the she from here. No, we don't get that part either. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 1

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Which state do you consider to be the most boring state?
~ Can't tell you yet because I have never been to all of them...sorry!
2. If any chef from the Food Network (or any well known chef) could cater your wedding, who would it be?
~ Paula Deen
3. What's the last thing you ate that was red?
~ Is Pepperoni Pizza okay for red?
4. Have you ever questioned the sexuality orientation of a close friend?
~ No.
5. Everyone loses a friend after some big fight. Tell us about one.
~ I really can't think of any..... to tell you the truth.
6. Have you ever washed an iPod or mp3 player in the washing machine?
~ No, I must be crazy if I do that!
7. Have you ever screamed / yelled angrily at a boss?
~ No, otherwise she/he would fire me, lol!
8. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep?
~ Yes; who didn't?
9. Have you ever regretted being in a relationship with someone?
~ Yes, those who broke my heart.
10. Have you ever acted like you understood something when you didn't have a clue?
~ I would be hypocrite if I'd say 'no''...occasionally I do that...
11. Have you ever thought someone must have been insane? If yes, tell us something about the person.
~ Yes, unfortunately.
12. Have you ever pretended to be younger than what you are?
~ Never!!!
13. Back in the day, did you ever cry because you were turned down for a date?
~ Nope :-)! Thank goodness!
14. Have you ever (or your significant other) had a pregnancy scare?
~ Never; we both wanted to have kids.
15. Have you ever pretended to like someone when you didn't?
~ No! Only hypocrites do that!

Business Cards, An Indispensable Marketing Tool

For a businessman, it is important for him to have a business card. A business card is the most inexpensive, yet the most indispensable marketing tool. It is a way of introducing oneself, especially for those with business positions, to clients and potential customers and buyers. It’s also a way of promoting one’s brand or business. The exchange of business cards is one of the most effective ways to break the ice in new business relationships or partnerships.

So a businessman or any individual should find a quality business card printing business card printing company where all the important details must be integrated into the small card. Both the individual and the printer should bear in mind that the business card should also make the very first impression last. The business card should contain the business name, the numbers to contact including mobile phones and emails, the website since most of the companies and businesses today are virtually present and an effective and descriptive catchphrase can be placed on the card. The businessman can always ask the printer to have all these present in that small yet powerful tool. Even at the modern information age, still the business card remains one of the most useful and strategic marketing medium.

Why is Software Testing Tool Important?

Every day all around the world, thousands of computer software is being released to the public, to private organizations, to governments sectors and branches. Software makes life easier for anybody who might have a need for it. If you have a computer or a laptop then you probably know how vital software is to make your computer run and function well. It goes without saying, though, that software may not always run well. When that happens, software developers can chalk it up as a loss for their company.

But that could be avoided with the use of Software Testing Tool which is primarily developed to check the correctness, completeness, security, and quality of developed computer software. Isn’t it that before products are distributed to suppliers and retailers, they go through a strict process of quality control or quality checking? That is to ensure that a product is safe for use or consumption. If the testing yields negative results, the products, in most cases the whole batch produced, are thrown away and labeled wastes.

In the same way, software is tested to ensure that it would function well. If software developers are able to detect early on that the software is functioning poorly, they can make necessary adjustments. Thus, software testing likewise makes software development, execution and maintenance more effective and cost-efficient.

FTF: Black Eye Peas with Sausage and Okra

This dish is one of our family's favorite. I made it my own version. I have put sausage instead of ham hock. This dish is normally served on New Year here in United States for 'good luck' and so we always have it every new year. But yesterday I crave for it, so I made some. Jacob loves it especially the okra.

Aside from this dish, we also have had fried tilapia with Pinoy salad (tomatoes, radish, green mango, green onin, patis for seasoning and also lime. Hubby loves the salad!