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Do you need a desktop PC that runs just a Web browser? That's the premise behind the Samsung Series 3 Chromebox (XE300M22) ($329.99 list). It's a compact nettop that really needs a fast Internet connection to be truly useful, but as a Web machine, it's neat. You won't have to worry about managing the system, beyond keeping track of your Google.com account, so it's a great fit for that relative who "needs the Facebook," but doesn't want a Windows PC because of previous "issues" with downloads and viruses that you've had to clean up. It'll take users where they need to go, including Flash-heavy sites that would bog down an Android tablet or not work at all on an iPad. Think of it as a "Web-only PC-lite", and you've got the right idea.
Design and Features
The Chromebox looks like a modern mini desktop. It's built into a square chassis that's about 1.3 by 7.5 by 7.5 inches (HWD), so it's a smidge smaller than the Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) ($799 list, 4.5 stars). Like the Mac mini, the Chromebox has an internal power supply, so you won't have to figure out where to place a power brick. This helps reduce clutter. Since it's basically a Web device, there's no need for an optical drive. The system comes with a 16GB SSD as the boot drive, but you can attach an external USB drive for more storage (not that you would need it, but more on that below).
The system comes with 4GB of RAM, which is nice, since that amount will allow you to have many tabs open in the Chrome browser. The memory is not upgradeable. With 16GB of SSD and 4GB of RAM, you're actually in good shape for a web terminal, since you won't ever have to worry about running resource-hogging apps like Adobe Creative Suite CS6 or Microsoft Office. The system boots into whatever environment you have setup on your Chrome browser on your PC or Mac, provided you have a Google.com account. You need a Google account of some kind to setup the system (corporate accounts with Gmail work), and then once it's setup you can enable guest access. Another plus is that since the system isn't running Windows or MacOS X, you'll have less malware threats to worry about, though you'll still have to be vigilant protecting your online personal info (like passwords and account numbers).
If you've already setup the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac with extensions, bookmarks, and other customizations, these will automatically be installed and run. Basically, the familiar Chrome you use at home or at work will carry over to the Chromebox. It's neat, but it also shows the power and danger of your Google account: be careful with your username and password and keep your online identity safe! Goggle's Chrome web store is fully accessible, and any apps you've loaded to your Google account will show up. These are separate from any apps you have on your Android device(s), since they're purely web apps. Note that like in Chrome on your PC or Mac, all Chrome apps will work as web apps do, in a tab in the browser. It won't look like a dedicated app unless you use the full screen mode. On the other hand you can disconnect tabs from the main browsing window to give each web app it's "own" window. It's mainly a matter of aesthetics, but still worth noting for those used to working in PC-based Windows environments.
Performance
The Chromebox acts like a fast nettop. The 16GB SSD certainly helps keep the boot time to a few seconds and reawake from sleep takes only a second or so (if you have an older LCD screen, the Chromebox should be up and running before the screen's backlight warms up). The system features a 1.9GHz Intel Celeron B840 dual-core processor with Intel HD Graphics 3000. While that doesn't seem too powerful, it's based on 2nd-generation Intel Core (AKA, Sandy Bridge) technology, and it's sufficient for the Web-based use it will get. Browsing several sites at once was a painless experience on our 40Mbps corporate Internet connection, and it was equally fast over 802.11 a/g/n 5GHz, 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, and on the Gigabit Ethernet port. Recent 1080p trailers like the one for Disney's upcoming Wreck-It Ralph played smoothly without any hiccups, and older trailers like the 1080p HD trailer for 2009's Star Trek looked fine. Bringing up files in Google Docs was a snappy process, and while I wouldn't recommend calculating a 200,000 row spreadsheet on the Chromebox, it was fast enough for quick edits and emails. That said, if you have a slow Internet connection at home (say a DSL line), your experience might vary.
Since it's the first of its kind, the Chromebox doesn't directly compare to nettops like the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 ($369 direct, 4 stars) and the Editor's Choice for nettops Acer Revo RL100-UR20P ($569.99 list, 4 stars), since it doesn't come with Windows, but it's certainly a possible fourth or fifth computer in the house. It's a good Web terminal for your novice user who just needs to get to the Web, and it will be a better Web experience than using a tablet like an iPad if you need a large screen and Flash support (which the iPad doesn't have). Other nettop systems like the Cybernet ZPC-D5 ($384 direct, 3 stars) (8:41 Handbrake, 20:51 CS5) are closer to the Chromebox's price and capabilities, but unlike the Chromebox, the ZPC-D5 can work independent of the Internet. The ZPC-D5 will feel slower however, with its spinning hard drive and Atom processor. Essentially, the Chromebox is good for the user who needs the full Internet, but doesn't need the Windows experience or run Windows or Mac apps.
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I have very specific memories of being highly acidic prior to my diagnosis of heart disease.
I recall on a daily basis having issues with stomach acid and many nights literally waking up choking on acid reflux.? I was chewing tums, drinking baking soda and googling all kinds of home remedies ? one remedy was to drink a vinegar and mustard mix, not in the least bit enjoyable.? I also would drink huge amounts of milk in an effort to quell the burn; I now understand that was the equivalent of adding gas to the fire.
I cannot possibly encompass all the benefits of maintaining a pH balanced body.? Volumes have been written however we continue to simply look for a quick fix vs. understanding the mechanics of acid reflux.
Acid reflux is highly indicative serious health issues.? A normal body operates in a highly?oxygenated environment and in the year and half of eating a Plant Based diet I have not had one episode of acid reflux.? This includes eating tomatoes, citrus, and spicy foods (cayenne, wasabi, horseradish, hot peppers, etc..)?which are often included in the list of foods to avoid.? I truly believe that animal protein and oil causes 99% of all heartburn episodes.
pH Balanced is a core concept of health and is widely ignored in our day-to-day lives.??Most of us instantly seek instant relief and we are served up a plethora of drugs for?acid reflux.? Unfortunately , Plop, plop, fizz, fizz? is simply a band-aid for a much deeper issues.? Although the drugs are highly effective in relieving symptoms in the short-term they are absolutely not preventative.
The term pH means ?potential of hydrogen? and refers to the amount of hydrogen in a substance. A pH of 7 is considered neutral; anything below is acidic, while anything above a 7 is alkaline. The pH in your blood must remain within a very narrow range, between 7.35 and 7.45 or you become sick and can die. Both metabolic factors and respiratory factors control pH in your blood. Metabolic factors include the breakdown and elimination of waste products normally created by your body. Respiratory factors include the amount of carbon dioxide you elimination from the lungs when you breathe; excess carbon dioxide acidifies your blood.
When you eat too much sugar, processed foods, animal protein and caffeine, your body becomes too acidic. This acidic environment causes your cells to retain less oxygen than they would if you had an alkaline climate within your cells. Consequently, this acidic environment creates an optimal atmosphere for cancer cells to multiply and thrive. Therefore, by following an alkaline diet, you increase the oxygen levels in your cells, which ultimately inhibits the growth and development of cancer cells and might even ?cure? your cancer.? Cancer cannot survive in an oxygen rich environment.
Top?Nine Causes of Acidity
Chocolate:? Chocolate contains caffeine and other stimulants such as theobromine, which cause reflux.? Chocolate is high in fat, and fat causes reflux.
Fried Food:?Fried food is the single most recognized cause of reflux. It is also the food most often associated with heartburn, which is chest pain from esophageal reflux.
Deep-fried (or even not-so-deep-fried) foods are on the ?bad list? because of their high fat contentAlcohol:? Alcohol is believed to relax the valve at the bottom of the esophagus (where it joins the stomach), leading to reflux.
Dairy:? All high-fat foods cause reflux
Meats:? Acid reflux is caused by high-fat cuts of meat?beef, pork, lamb?which stay longer in the stomach and increase the chance of acid reflux.
Caffeine:? Coffee is highly acidic and it can stimulate the hypersecretion of gastric acids. Decaffeinated coffee has been shown to increase acidity to a greater degree than either regular coffee or caffeine alone.? Coffee tends to speed up the process of gastric emptying, which may result in highly acidic stomach contents passing into the small intestine more rapidly than normal.? This may lead to injury of the intestinal tissue
Tobacco:? ?Nicotine increases the production of stomach acid, harming the esophagus. Tobacco smoke seems to directly irritate the esophagus lining,?reducing saliva production. This causes two problems. When you swallow, saliva helps push acid down, out of the esophagus and into the stomach. Saliva also contains bicarbonate, which is a mild acid neutralizer. ?So a reduction in saliva can make your acid reflux worse.
Stress:? Although the relationship between stress and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux is still unclear, evidence suggests that anxiety, along with exhaustion resulting from sustained stress, are both associated with exacerbation of heartburn and esophageal reflux.
Soda:? The bubbles of?carbonation expand inside the stomach and the increased pressure contributes to reflux as well as?draining?affecting bicarbonate levels in the body.? Sodas with caffeine are even worse.
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We know that the most significant contributors to over-acidity in the body are acidifying foods such as meat, cheese, certain grains and processed foods, as well as lack of alkalinizing foods such as fruits or vegetables; stress and negative emotions; inflammatory conditions such as arthritis or injury; environmental toxins; pharmaceutical drugs; lack of exercise; dehydration and lack of fresh air. Less emphasis should be placed on acidifying foods such as dairy products, red meats, highly processed and fast?foods, deep-fried foods and hydrolyzed oils.*
Solution
A diet that emphasizes alkalinizing foods is the best way to keep your blood pH in a healthy range. This includes eating fiber rich foods such as whole grains, such as amaranth, quinoa, spelt, rye; fresh fruits and vegetables; sea vegetables such as kelp; essential fatty acids, vitamins and plenty of water. Reducing stress and getting adequate rest are also important steps in maintaining a healthy pH balance. Drinking lots of water, exercise, positive attitudes and fresh air also all have an alkalinizing effect on the body.*
*REFERENCE: Minich D, Bland J. Acid-Alkaline Balance: Role in Chronic Disease and Detoxification. Alternative Therapies 2007; 13(4): 62-65
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Singer Carly Rae Jepsen just met you. And this is crazy. But here she is singing at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday, so call her, maybe?
By Meghan Holohan
It seems impossible to hide from Carly Rae Jepsen's ?Call Me Maybe.? Someone auto-tuned videos of President Obama so he performs it; The Roots and Jimmy Fallon played it with toy musical instruments; the Harvard baseball team, the Southern Methodist University women?s rowing team, and the Miami Dolphin cheerleaders all danced to the ditty; and the bubble gum pop song has taken over all the airwaves.
And maybe your brainwaves -- does it seem like ?Call Me Maybe? is on repeat in your head? You?re not alone; you have an earworm.?Earworms, or involuntary imagery of music, burrow their way into the subconscious, making a home in the brain. And "Call Me Maybe" is arguably the earwormiest song in recent memory.?
?Earworms is a colloquial name for a phenomena in music psychology?an experience when you get a song or a piece of song such as chorus [stuck in your head] without a willing attempt to experience a musical memory,? says Lassi A. Liikkanen, who published two papers about earworms recently in the journals Psychology of Music?and Musicae Scientiae. ??
People frequently experience earworms after hearing a new songs and recognizing a few snippets of lyrics and melody. ?
?Involuntary imagery of music is based on our skill to remember music, but for some reason feels out of control. But is perfectly normal,? explains, Liikkanen, a researcher at Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT in Finland.
Songs such as ?Call Me Maybe? or fun's ?We Are Young? seem to pop into our brains against our will. Seeing an album cover or recalling a memory associated with a song can induce an earworm. Liikkanen, who surveyed more than 12,000 Finish Internet users about earworms, found that nearly 90 percent of people experience involuntary imagery of music.
?Some times these involuntary music experiences are tied to a life experience and it is congruent with mood,? he says. ?Even if you haven?t heard a song for weeks, months, decades [hearing the song sparks] a key memory.?
He discovered that women catch earworms more than men and younger generations have the bug more frequently than older folks. While there is little evidence about why these differences occur, Liikkanen has a few theories.
Women might be more attuned to their mental lives, possibly connecting songs with meaningful moments more frequently. When it comes to earworms and older people, it seems that older folks listen to music less and might not have as great of memory retention as they once had.
In general, people who play or write music hear earworms more than those simple music listeners.
?A lot of the great composers claim they were hearing the music in their heads ? it happens with the not so [great] composers,? Liikkanen says. While the more musical education one has the more involuntary imagery of music occurs at some point it evens out?people with the highest levels of music education reported fewer recurrent earworms.
Those with a form of OCD might hear earworms an excessive amount and people suffering auditory hallucinations sometimes also hear snippets of songs repeatedly. In these cases, Liikkanen says people should consult a psychiatrist for treatment.
?People consider [earworms] entertaining and fun occasions when they emerge,? he says. ?Music is wonderfully complicated in human psychology.???
Dying to extract "Call Me Maybe" from your brain? It's not so simple. Liikkanen suggests avoiding all music and cues connected with the song. Cues can be as seemingly insignificant as hearing the title of the song or the artist's name -- so you'll need a moratorium on anything beginning with the words "call me." Good luck with that.?
You can enable the Earworm Clinic application on Facebook to learn more about your earworms and provide information for Liikkanen.?
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