Let’s face it. There are millions of people out there who need our help, and it’s not easy to do something about it alone. With the power of a giant company by our side, a world of opportunities are unravelled. I already started writing down my ideas down for submission by October 20th, and I hope you do the same. I have strong beliefs in education, protecting our environment, clean energy, and providing new opportunities for better lives.

Visit Project10tothe100.com to find out how you can participate. I will be keeping close tabs on this project, hoping that more companies start taking similar steps towards a better world! To all my readers and Google, thank you!

When is the right time to draw the line and say enough is enough, or how much is too much to begin with? Well, it begins once the child starts interacting with his or her environment. Depending on the combination of occurrences that the child experiences, ideas and and standards develop accordingly.

It is important for parents to know that a developing child undergoes a phenomenal series of phases. A child’s vulnerability throughout these stages should be taken into deep consideration. As you can imagine, aggressiveness is detrimental (not to mention abuse). Giving complete leeway isn’t a healthy path either, as having little to no guidance will cause undesired development. Taking the middle ground stance by being Authoritative is the most reliable method.

I have a huge family with children of all ages. Having migrated to the United States from the country of Georgia 15 years ago, parents are, naturally, strict and conservative. Certain measures that most parents take to discipline their children are highly frowned upon here in America. Of course, the parents who had kids here are more lenient, but their Georgian roots prevail by seeing how the children have been raised.

So, I ask again; how much freedom do you think parents should grant their children? These days, it’s easy to get carried away letting young kids do things as they wish without proper management. What’s a bit more complicated is the fact that some parents from other countries are so strict that their children grow up to be like robots. Of course, situations vary with single-parent and poverty situations. Where do you stand?

1. Love what you do.
2. Never stop learning.
3. Form works with function.
4. Simple is beautiful.
5. Work hard, play hard.
6. You get what you pay for.
7. When you talk, we listen.
8. Must constantly improve.
9. Respect your inspiration.

I always wanted to be a part of 9Rules even when One Fused Life was just an idea. I have discovered great content, bloggers, and learned so many different things from people sharing their thoughts and experiences. I am honored to finally be a part of the network that I respect.

On another note, this is the 100th post on One Fused Life and I am glad to be celebrating it in this fashion. This encourages me to be more active, write quality content, and share my wealth of knowledge with all of you. Throughout the past 9 months, One Fused Life has received several thousand unique hits per month. I want to thank all of you for the support and I hope you stick around for the exciting things that are to come!

Thousands of jobs lost, lives ruined, billions of dollars gone to waste. What are we to do when we face such challenges? The hopeful thought would be for CEOs to get together, stop being greedy, and give back to the people that need it most. It’s true, if companies cared more about being great at what they do, and profits were just an added bonus, we wouldn’t have these kinds of situations occur as they do.

People say “tragedy is one of the only ways change is initiated.” Is something like this enough to make a difference and serve as a wake up call to large corporations and people in general? I certainly hope so. I don’t want to have to wait for a grander tragedy to destroy more lives and cause harm to the world, like the climate crisis. Continue to read the rest…

I applaud the companies and individuals who are trying to make a difference by going green- supporting alternative energy sources, biodegradable products, low-emission vehicles and products, and so forth. GM revealed the Chevy Volt a couple of days ago which is a vehicle like the Prius (hybrid), but more advanced and efficient in several ways.

This leads me to wonder if the economic troubles will halt the development of these projects. My guess is that it won’t effect the developments much at all. Taking into consideration how competition and technology works, more companies will take advantage of the new market by adding a piece of their own.

It’s pretty upsetting when I open a news website and the first thing I see is how companies are cutting jobs, outsourcing, and losing profits. As far as I’m concerned, investors aren’t investing much at all these days. If a company was to dedicate its resources to new technologies and general advancement of their business, it would make things easier for us, investors, and the economic stature.

What are your thoughts? Do you believe that companies and individuals have the ability to make a difference in this world right now?

I haven’t seen a single advertisement on TV or in the subway, which means that it’s poorly advertised. I would be more than glad to design posters and newspaper ads for this, encouraging people to be safe! Taking illegal weapons off the streets should be the priority of all cities and government, and there’s no better way than cash incentives. People love cash.

I think I am going to work on some ads promoting gun safety, just for fun. Anyone have any ideas? I’d like to view your thoughts.

I have a vision of living in a home that’s modern, uncluttered, and open. After putting some thought into this, I’ve come to the conclusion that the origin of this “problem” is my home environment. I have an extremely small desk (3 by 1.3 feet), with a 24″ iMac. I would love to get a larger desk, but there are two twin size beds 2 feet behind where I sit, and one queen size right next to them.

Soon, I plan to do a bit of remodeling in my room by getting a new shelving system, and possibly getting bunk beds to gain some floor real estate. Some time in the coming weeks, I would like to go through all of my belongings and clear things out. The future always has new things in store for us, so there won’t be a shortage of things to reminisce later on in life.

Being sentimental can be a good thing where I can “go back in time” by finding an object with historical meaning to me. I always say that it’s important to remember the past, and being sentimental is just one of the ways. Now I must ask; Are you sentimental, or not? I’d also like to know why, and the things you feel when you do or don’t get rid of something that that’s technically worthless.

The goal of this is for me to be able to execute 100 consecutive pushups. Now, if that isn’t something you can boldly boast about, I don’t know what is! Most people can’t even do 10 pushups, shamefully. After canceling my gym membership, this is one of my stay-at-home commitments that’s easy to follow.

If you want to start getting in shape and require some direction, this is the perfect way to begin. You will increase your core strength by a tremendous amount, while working out your chest, arms/shoulders, and abs. Remember, always stretch before and after working out. Stay hydrated at all times and eat right!

After I complete this program, I will attempt to reach a point where I do 100 consecutive pushups each night. Then I will move on to conditioning the rest of my body, including abs and back.

Visit the Hundred Pushups website and join the challenge!

To put it straight out, Sony has been in the market long enough to make whatever business decision, and for it to be completely okay. Their experience in the field is extensive, but the current position is 4th from the top. Honestly, I have NEVER seen a Sony Walkman accessory in a retail store. Have you?

If you noticed in the column below the categories, I added a button confirming my participation in the Hundred Pushup challenge. This is a 6 week workout plan designed to help you achieve the goal of doing 100 consecutive pushups. I’ve always wanted to do this so I jumped right to it and started the next day. Tonight, I completed my 3rd week of training and things are going well (I can now do 50!).

Continuing on with the idea of staying fit, a friend and I have been looking into a gym with a swimming pool. Swimming, as you may know, provides a workout to your entire body, and we figured it was the best bet. I must admit, after watching Michael Phelps during the Olympics, I’m all hyped up about getting back in the water. Continue reading for more…

I previously posted that I wanted to get back into Martial Arts and start training, but I may have to hold off on it until I can find a way to fit it in the schedule. On top of all this, I can’t disregard the financial aspect of these activities. Some memberships cost a pretty penny so I have to consider the benefits of each sport.

I recenetly started working on a couple of new tutorials that I will post very soon. I haven’t done anything major with design lately, and that has kinda bummed me out. I am planning on writing a few analysis articles on some online services and dissect the ins and outs of the design and functionalities. I am definitely look forward to this, and I hope you are too. Stay tuned, I think we’re in for a hell of a ride.

1. Hitting the right water temperature: Things like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, washing dishes, and so forth require a lot of water. Of course, we all love the soothing hot water as we bathe, but a nice warm temperature does just fine. Avoiding hot temperatures takes it easy on the boiler, which results in a smaller oil bill. This may not be the case for apartment dwellers, but taking it easy on the building’s boiler can help on overall energy consumption (tell the neighbors!).
   Sub-Tip: You jump in the shower and turn the hot and cold water knobs to steady flow. The temperature is too cold, so what do you do? Instead of ADDING more hot water, try lessening the amount of cool water flow. This will save water, and the amount of heat generated by the boiler.
2. Shut off and unplug: Done charging something? Unplug it. Not using computer speakers? Shut them off. Putting the computer to sleep? Shut it down. Don’t charge something unless it needs charging. On top of that, keep chargers unplugged since they use up energy even though nothing is charging. Easy solution to most problems: A power strip/surge protect, something you should already have. Sleep/Stand-by mode still wastes energy, don’t do it!
3. Saving those plastic bags! Whenever you get plastic bags, save them! You never know what you can use them for. Yes, they make great garbage bags but they’re terrible for the environment. Instead, try BioBags! For things like groceries and general carry-around stuff, cloth bags work best. They can be found everywhere for cheap prices so don’t go saying they’re too much or they’re hard to find.
4. Appliance Etiquette: Avoid paper towels for drying/cleaning things - Instead, use a cloth towel. Make sure you’re using Energy Star compliant appliances; dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioner, etc. If not, ensure future purchases to be efficient as possible. Saving the planet AND your energy bill is a great feeling! Specifics: 1) Shut off A/C when no one is home. 2) Lower fridge cooling levels by a notch or two when possible. 3) Replace all filters as directed by the manufacturer - dirty filters decrease efficiency and increase energy consumption.
5. Great Resources: Visit these websites for all the information about being green and environmentally friendly: Some of these are great blogs, organizations, retailers, and people who want to make a difference. Join in and have a blast!
   • WeCanSolveIt.org
   • Earth911.org
   • GreenHomeGuide.com
   • AutoBlogGreen.com
   • Inhabitat.com
   • GreenDaily.com
   • EcoGeek.org
   • Evo.com (Eco-friendly products, services, and information)
   • MethodHome.com (Eco-friendly online store)

I hope you enjoy these websites as much as I do. Learning about all the different things that are being done is great! Dare I say it? Yes. Help fight the destruction of our planet!