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Converge ICT lends support to “My Dream in a Shoebox”

Jan 12, 2018

Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. recently lent its support to the “My Dream in a Shoebox” Gift-Giving Day

activity for the benefit of the Payatas Orione Foundation. The event was held at the Mother of Divine

Providence church grounds located in Payatas, Quezon City.

“My Dream in a Shoebox” is a long-running project that collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with

school supplies to poor and underprivileged Filipino children around the country. It is spearheaded by

TeamAsia together with the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP).

Why Swimming Is The Best Exercise In The World

Jan 11, 2018

Lots of people claim they don’t know where to start when it comes to working out and improving their fitness levels. While you could attend a gym or engage in any number of sporting activities, most experts agree that swimming is the best exercise in the world. So, you just need to pay for some time at your local pool and invest in a new swimming costume. For those of you who aren’t convinced about that activity, there is some information below that should set the record straight once and for all. Feel free to pass the link to this article along to any of your couch potato friends.

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Beat The January With These Tips For Increased Financial Health

Most families are still feeling the financial strain caused by an expensive end to 2017. This is why there’s never been a better time to start building a better financial future. While long-term ambitions like working your way towards a job promotion are great, instant rewards should be top of the agenda.

Here are five beautiful simple and practical ways of gaining noticeable rewards in no time.

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#1. Sell Some Stuff

All families are guilty of needlessly hoarding items that they’ll never use again, and now is the time to change it. Studies show that the average household has a few thousand pounds tied up in those goods. Whether you decide to sell camera equipment or get rid of old sports memorabilia doesn’t matter. It may be a one-off answer to increase your bank balance, but there’s no doubt that the impacts can be huge. Best of all, you’ll create more space around the home too.

Be Your Own Boss: Gadget Designs To Jump On Today

Jan 10, 2018

You’re kick-starting the New Year in good spirits; with big plans, creative goals and ultimate boss ideas. This year should be the year of financial independence for you, so get on board the boss train and get it together now. Now is the time to capitalize on the world’s most popular products at the moment, the funky gadgets and gizmos taking over your household of course. By sticking to your goals and grabbing some inspiration right here you could power up some show-stopping technology, so get your thinking cap on and start today.

Robo-Tastic

People are grabbing the latest gadgets off the shelves like hot cakes and even though the festive rush is over, demand is still high. Amazon and Google have made a killing on personal, interactive assistants such as ‘Alexa.’ They can make your life easier and keep you company at home too.

Revert back to when you really needed help remembering something and think of a cool idea for a robot that could serve a purpose in your life. It could help you scrape the ice off your car or it could grab the post from the letterbox, anything is possible! Scribble down a plan and use PCB design software to get the inside circuits all straightened out. If you’re a tech expert this is really the business to get on board with, so go Robo-tastic and grab your gadget goals this year.

Ignorance Isn't Bliss When It Comes To These Three Health Worries

When it comes to life, we often use the term ignorance as bliss. What we don’t know can’t hurt us and so on. When you consider that knowledge is the source of most human suffering, it makes sense. In truth, though, ignorance is rarely bliss, especially when it comes to our world and our bodies.

The more you know about what’s happening in the world, the better chance you have of being able to make small changes. When you’re aware of suffering, you can reach out to charities and do your bit. If you remained ignorant, that wouldn’t be possible.

When it comes to your body, ignorance is dangerous for other reasons. For one, you should know your body better than anything. You have been blessed with these fingers, these toes, and this mind. You owe it your knowledge. On top of this, ignoring issues can often give them space to turn into significant problems down the line. For proof, we’re going to look at three things you can never afford to ignore when it comes to your health.

Small niggles

Small niggles are the thing we ignore most. Yet, niggles are often your body’s first sign of something more serious. Think of these as warning lights. They are the amber of your body’s traffic light system. One more stop and it’s red. So, don’t ignore that muscle spasm in your back that has been causing you pain. Contact a physical therapy center that can help you address the issue. Don’t ignore the pain in your hip which makes it tricky to walk, contact your doctor for a chat. Catching issues while they’re still small can usually ensure an easy fix.