Archives for October 2018
Tips + Tricks: What Type Of Self-Defense Tools Are Right For Me?
There are many types of self-defense tools being sold and they can be easily purchased from online self-defense stores. Choosing the right and proper self-defense weapon is important because it will not serve its purpose if we just buy and not know how to use the weapon effectively. Most self-defense weapons are straightforward and user-friendly, and doesn’t need any training to use them.
If I am a petite woman without any self-defense training, self-defense weapons such as the lightweight plastic key chain weapons, or the key chain pepper will be the right choice. These lightweight self-defense weapons are easy to use and can be conveniently carried around in our pockets, or attached to my handbag handle. These key chain weapons are cute, and no one would suspect that they are self-defense tools.
If I am a strong woman who knows how to handle a defense stick, with just a flick of the stick, I can strike an attacker in the wrong place to temporarily immobilize him to give me enough time to get away to safety. Any ordinary stick that does not break easily can be used as a defense stick for personal protection for both women and men. The only thing is not to let the attacker wrestle the defense stick out of your hand and use it against us. [Read more…]
Mum Eats: Eatigo’s Delicious Discounts Brings You A Taste Of Manila’s Finest Classics
Priceless moments and affordable dining.
There’s a reason why some popular restaurants remain timeless ~ one bite and you’re instantly taken aback to a happy memory. Maybe it’s your childhood party, a family gathering, a first date…either way, food has the magic to arouse emotions and create priceless moments.
But dining doesn’t always need to be priceless. Thankfully we have Eatigo, Asia’s leading online reservations platform which affords users time-based deals up to 50% off on their favorite participating restaurants.
A familiar choice from Eatigo would be Pancake House. This breakfast staple has been around since the 1970’s, inviting customers in with their vibrant orange and pink booths. But the real stars of this diner are the fluffy pancakes and succulent fried chicken which have catered to hungry bellies across all generations, from children up to their grandparents.
Another mouth-watering option would be Barrio Fiesta’s special Crispy Pata and cult-favorite Kare-Kare. The pork knuckles fried until golden and crisp, along with the delicious mix of simmered oxtail, veggies, and savory peanut-based sauce make this humble restaurant an easy “Yes!” from customers up to this day. [Read more…]
Money Matters: Three Times A Small Decision Rewrote History + Changed the World
As they say, humanity is a product of an infinitely unfolding number of decisions, what single decision of yours changed your life?
Ever wondered what sparked some of the most momentous events in history? Most of the time, it’s conflict. But sometimes, they’re consequences of decisions made hastily, strategically, or emotionally. From an Indian lawyer going overseas to work, an African American seamstress commuting home, to an aspiring German aspiring artist and a very efficient devout monk, below are some people who made life defining, history-making decisions that changed the world forever.
When no one wanted to buy into the idea of “Google”
Google’s success originated from one simple idea of Larry Page and Sergey Brin in the late 1990s. They realized that the sprawling, chaotic mess of content and material existing in the World Wide Web could be “optimized” by ranking search results by how often a content was cited similar to how an excellent research paper is cited by different papers. Their first version of the “search engine” was so successful the graduate students tried to sell the idea for $1 M. Unfortunately (or fortunately for the world!), there were no takers. So, they decided to put up the business themselves and well, you can Google the rest!
What it led to: The internet! Need we say more?
Benefit for you: We consume information as easy and as regularly as we drink water! [Read more…]