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Ameba’s top 10 ways to keep calm and carry on

Hana Mataillet — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:12:00 +0000

Whether it’s exercise, drinking tea, reading funny stories or music, we ALL find ways to keep calm and carry on with the busy week at Ameba’s office.

Keep Calm and Carry On

Check out the Ameba’s top 10 ways to keep calm!

1. Yoga

After or before work, it’s a great way to release stress accumulated during the day or the week, and get a sense of peace, balance and wellness.

2. Drink soothing tea or natural calming herbs

Ameba Favorite: Good Earth Sweet & Spicy

3. Take a walk in the park behind the office

Webb Park

And play with the ducks…
or do the “Turtle Count” : Take a loop around the pond and count the turtles.

5. Put on Pandora radio

This must be the place by the Talking Heads.

6. When the internet cuts out:

This is where we go!

7. “Pet”our Pet’s Torrey, Stoli or Bella

Our favorite dogs need some love too!

8. Clean the dishes

In the midst of chaos and stress it’s something that doesn’t take long and we can see what we accomplished right away!

9. Look at funny pictures

We love 9gag, Mashable and BuzzFeed!

10. Support each other!

By telling funny jokes, vent to everyone in the front room when we feel the heat, or make a yummy snack to everyone.

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. How much does your Valentine spend on you?

Haley Holt — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:39:15 +0000

http://blog.visual.ly/valentines-day-infographics/

The 2012 Top Trends – A New Media and Marketing Review

Hana Mataillet — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:37:06 +0000

2012 has certainly been the year of the social media explosion, with more than 1 billion monthly Facebook users, over 175 million tweets per day, and the emergence of new social networking and micro-blogging sites allowing users and businesses to cross-post content to other sites and social media platforms.
It is the year that has seen the most viral video and tweet of all time, shared via multiple digital media that keep increasing and evolving.
Yes, let’s keep growing and EVOLVING, that’s the word of the year.

Hello October

Casey Clampett De Lima — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:38:20 +0000

New month, new start. Let yourself be inspired!

Feast your senses! Fine dining takes hold of San Diego

Haley Holt — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:50:54 +0000

Prepare your taste buds for culinary indulgence, it’s restaurant week in San Diego! Held over the course of 6 days in over 180 restaurants, this week is dedicated to experiencing fine cuisine that delights the palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. This twice annual tradition features discounted fixed price menus all week long from San Diego’s best restaurants. Bon appetit!

MJ may be gone, but the moonwalk will live on forever.

Haley Holt — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:46:25 +0000

All Hail the “King of Pop.”

Today is a day that will forever be remembered – Michael Jackson’s birthday. The pop legend would have turned 54 today. For four decades his music ruled the airwaves – and the hearts – of many. His songs also influenced and inspired many current artists’ careers.

The culture icon is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by the Guinness World Records. In his time, Jackson received 13 Grammys, 40 Billboard Awards, 23 Guinness World Records, and 26 American Music Awards. The Rolling Stone magazine recognized him as 25th out of 100 Greatest Singers of all time.

Micheal Jackson- Thriller

“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”

- Micheal Jackson

Let the games begin!

Casey Clampett De Lima — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:42:42 +0000

Today London will officially greet the world with open arms and a royal entrance, and the Amebas are excited for the 2012 Summer Olympics!

Some Team USA fun facts, courtesy of NBC:

Gender majority: Female. For the first time ever, the U.S. is sending more women than men to the Olympic Games. U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun called the historical gender tip “a true testament to the impact of Title IX, which in its 40-year history has increased sport opportunities for millions of females across the United States.”

The final line-up names 261 males and 269 females, including the three members of the first-ever women’s boxing team, which will make history in London August 5.

State sending the most athletes: California is sending 128 athletes, including 24 of the 26 U.S. water polo players and the entire 3-person U.S. badminton team, to the Games. That means roughly a quarter of the entire U.S. Olympic team will be from the Golden State.

New York and Pennsylvania tie for second—both states are sending 35 athletes, while third-place Texas is sending 33.

Tallest: Tyson Chandler, who will play center on the U.S. basketball team, stands at 7-foot-1 and is more than two feet taller than the shortest members of Team USA.

Shortest: Diver Katie Bell, wrestler Clarissa Chun and gymnast Gabby Douglas are all 4-foot-11.

Average age: 27

Youngest member: Katie Ledecky, a 15-year-old swimmer from Bethesda, Md., will compete in the 800m free.

Oldest member: Karen O’Connor, a 54-year-old from Ocala, Fla., earned a spot on the equestrian team.

Most-decorated: Swim star Michael Phelps still reigns with 16 medals (14 gold, two bronze). On the ladies side, it’s Natalie Coughlin, who has 11 (three golds, four silvers and four bronze).

Largest team: The athletics team, which includes track and field competitors, is made up of 125 athletes—62 women and 63 men. The swim team is the second largest with 49 athletes, and the rowing team is third with 44.

Smallest teams: The synchronized swimming team is sending two ladies—Mary Killman of McKinney, Texas, and Mariya Koroleva of Concord, Calif.—to London to compete. Badminton, modern pentathlon and weightlifting are all three-person teams.

Other fun facts:

Not their first rodeo: Team USA includes 228 returning Olympians, including seven five-time Olympians, 21 four-time Olympians, 57 three-time Olympians and 143 two-time Olympians.

Not this year: There are no athletes on Team USA from New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Carolina or West Virginia.

Lots of siblings: Eight pairs of siblings will compete at the Games, including two sets of twins (tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan and rowers Grant and Ross James).

Moms and dads: There will be 13 mothers and 54 fathers.

Connecticut breeds rowers: Of the eight athletes from the Constitution State, six are competing in rowing or sailing. (The other two are on the athletics team.)

California is providing the entire badminton team and most of the water polo team: As indicated above, 24 of the 26 U.S. water polo athletes hail from California.

The team will participate in a digital send-off. The last time the Games were in London in 1948, the send-off involved live music, speeches and 240 athletes boarding a ship to embark on a trans-Atlantic journey. Times change. This year, it means live athlete chats on Facebook and live athlete Q&A sessions on Twitter. The digital send-off happens Wednesday, July 11, from noon to 5 p.m. ET. For more information, visit Team USA on the web.

Which events you most are most excited about? Check the schedule and stay updated on results here: http://www.london2012.com/schedule-and-results/. Enjoy!

“King” of Comic Con

Haley Holt — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Comic-Con madness strikes again! The 43rd annual Comic-Con International pop-culture convention was a week full of events over a span of four days, from the Convention Center to the Hilton San Diego Bay front. King, our beloved Ameba, has made it tradition to attend the convention every year and has been a life long fan of comics. He captured some pretty interesting shots this year! Check out this video: Californian Comic Cons are dedicated!

Where the surf meets the turf

Casey Clampett De Lima — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:44:45 +0000

Fast horses, big bets, and even bigger hats. Yes, it’s that time of year again–Opening Day at the Del Mar Race Track in what marks the tradition’s 75th anniversary. More than 45,000 equestrian fans are expected to make chic apperances at the track today to celebrate the official start of the season in what’s described as the most fabulous, fashionable, and fun festivity in the west. Style-savvy guests are invited to participate in Del Mar’s grand annual the “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest,” in which contestants will be judged on creativity and style. Way to stay classy, San Diego!

“It’s time for a change,” says your desktop.

King Manuel — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:43:37 +0000

Don’t be victim to stale wallpaper!

If you have spring flowers on your desktop, this means it’s definitely time for a change. One of the most therapeutic things anyone can do is to refresh the space they work in. And this includes your desktop wallpaper.

You’ll find many people saying that you have to de-clutter your icons, throw away old files and stop using paper notes. Yes, yes and yes. But the one dramatic thing that always says I’m ready get creative is changing out my wallpaper periodically. It always bugs me when I see a user’s desktop wallpaper, and see the same the following year. It’s unacceptable folks!

So, in the spirit of change, with great taste in mind, allow me to forward over some of my favorite wallpaper websites. Happy papering!

Smashing Magazine Blog (beginning of every month, search for earlier entries)

Veer

Desktopography

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