Reminiscing

So today is the last day of my Internet tools and techniques class. I learned so many great things that made a difference in the way I use the computer. Some cool features that I learned about using the computer are Mozilla Firefox and using color tabs. Although color tabs don't play a major role in how you browse the Internet,it does have an appeal to the browsing experience. Also I learned about shopping online and how to protect yourself from scammers. Being as though I already know about shopping online because I sell stuff online, I know what to do to protect myself online. One important thing I learned about Internet tools and techniques is how to blog about things you are interested in. Overall, I enjoyed the class and I will miss everyone. A personal dedication to each person in my class:

 Professor Harry: I'm going to miss your sarcasm and funny jokes, the times when you slipped up and I felt it was necessary for me to slip some soap in your mouth. Overall I had a good time serving as your student

Latosha: Girl I'm going to miss our little chats and laughter. Everytime I bring food you'd say ooo what chu got up in that bag? I always shared with you. Also, I enjoyed being around you and laughing and having a good ol jolly time

Justin: Sigh....Where Do i even begin? I remember everybody clowned you because you got stuck in your grandmother's car. I always would horseplay with you. Yea yea I still miss you, no details on the blog lol. Im going to miss your ADHD having self. You are the most random person i've ever met. I still dont think youre faster than me, but overall I still got love for ya bud

I'LL MISS YOU ALL :) <3

Technology Phone News: iPhone 5 in production and Galaxy S2 update woes

Easy Chicken Breast Recipe - Chicken Recipes Easy

My Favorite Recipe

As many people know, I have a strong passion for cooking and above here is my most famous dish. I call this creation Oprah's Huneyy Hawt Wingz!. I have introduced this dish to the taste buds of many and watch them devour it in satisfaction. The flavor consists of  both sweetness and a hint of spice. Sounds nice eh? 

Since I am a nice person and all, I'll list my recipe but....Im not going to tell you how to do it that's the tricky part.

The recipe is as follows:

1 bag of Chicken drumsticks 

Louisiana Hot Sauce

Brown Sugar/White Sugar

Honey

1 tb. spoon of cayenne pepper

Parsley

Green Onion (for garnish)

Technology:The secret feature phones have that our carriers never told us about

In recent times, millions of phones have been secretly slapped with a software by the name of Carrier IQ. Carrier IQ is a software that quietly and seamlessly logs everything that the user does on the phone. It logs all information including the simplest things such as pressing keys and returning to the home screen, information that we find useless gets sent back to the manufacturer. The disturbing part about the software is that it even collects personal and sensitive information such as the content of our text messages and every single website that the user visits. Although this seems like it is invading the users privacy rights, carriers claim that this is a tool which supposedly plays a big role in helping them to assess and troubleshoot their networks. It doesn’t stop just yet, in previous years and now there has been a recording app which remained under the radar until security researchers were able to identify it. Because of the recording app, Carrier IQ has raised many eyebrows and set off many privacy and security alarms.

When this was brought to media attention, this showed how little we as smartphone users monitor what goes on with our devices. On estimate, research showed that Carrier IQ is on over 150 million devices. AT&T and Sprint are reported and have confirmed that handsets on their networks use Carrier IQ to transmit information back to them. On the other hand T-Mobile never confirmed any questions but according to researchers, devices on their networks utilize the tool as well. Verizon, on the good note, was able to confirm that none of their devices were accessed by Carrier IQ. 

Caffeine Inhaler is a dangerous Drug

Aeroshot is an over the counter drug that is packed with B vitamins and caffeine powder that resembles the shape of a lipstick tube. This caffeinated drink has zero calories and unlike their competitors does not contain chemicals like taurine or glucuronic acid. Aeroshot gives its users a one-time dose of 100 milligrams of caffeine with equivalence to 2 cups of coffee. This product is absorbed throughout the mouth and digestive tract to give the same effect throughout the body creating a stimulant in the mind that makes the user want to drink until they are unable to control themselves. This aerosol product delivers a thin powder into the air but is dissolved in the mouth for the effect to take place.

              

Although Aeroshot claims that the product is safe but should not be used by children under the age of 12 because of the high dosage of caffeine. Because of similar concepts in the past with identical effects, it stirs up high concern for the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) because the products have tied to hospitalization and deaths in the past. Another health risk that raises eyebrows is that is can create neurological and cardiovascular problems.

            In the past there have been many attempted alternatives to drinking coffee. Alongside with coffee, other products offered to create the same effect are caffeine pills and energy drinks. These products are heavily utilized but not as much as coffee because people prefer to drink the coffee, possibly because of the psychological elements that make people feel like their not using drugs. Aeroshot will be shipped from Europe and sold in Boston and New York first and also online in January of 2012. The product will sell at about $3 and $8 for a three pack.

Business and Finance: Growing Businesses cut payroll too in these harsh times

From the time of the 2008-2009 recession and slow recovery, this contributes to the financial crisis we as a country has faced. Because of this major setback, going along with tremendous debts and other reasons that cause consumers to spend less in order to prevent their debts from growing. Businesses, as well as consumers are investing less so that they don’t have to get enormous loans from the government, digging hem more into a financial hole. Because employers are having a hard time getting their products sold, in order for them to still stay on the market they have to lay off workers, cut payrolls, and cut back on hiring as well.
Economist Paul Krugman points out that consumer spending has dropped dramatically in the past few years as well as business investment. Industries such as manufacturing, home construction, and retail businesses are still suffering from the drop in consumer sales. These industries depend on their consumers to bring in enough money to support the industries needs.
Based on analysis one of the only industries that has not been affected by decrease in customer demand is Wireless Telecommunications. Also known as cell phone companies to the open public. Since 2007 customer demand in Wireless Telecommunications increased from 255 million to 303 million an increase of 15 percent in sales. Although there is continued demand  growth in telecommunications, they are still cutting employment but at a faster rate than employers in other industries.
Two industries that grew over 10 percent which are education and health care with employment increasing as well. The number of full time employment decreased by 2.2 million in a combination of nine industries. Although employment is low, businesses that are growing still manage to get by with fewer employees.

Elaboration Point:
The Great Depression in 1929
The Great Depression in 1929 was an economic downfall of the United States that put millions of Americans out of work. This was the beginning of the Government becoming involved in the economic and social needs as a whole. The depression took place from 1929 to the early 1940s.
Stock Market Crash: As stock prices went down dramatically with no hope of recovery, many people began to panic. Although many people tried to sell their stock, no one was buying because the economy was so bad. At one time the stock market which appeared to be the most guaranteed way to become rich now became the surest way into bankruptcy. Businesses and industries became affected as well. They were losing much of their own earnings in the Stock Market Crash or bank closures. Either way, this hurt their investments at a great cost. As President Roosevelt took leadership over America, many people considered him to be a hero as he made great efforts to end the Great Depression. With his New Deal Programs, this greatly contributed to the end coming of this economic depression. The major turn around for the Great Depression happened briefly after Pear Harbor and the introduction to World War II, the U.S was involved in the war. Both the people and industries of America  became essential to the war effort. With weapons, artillery, ships, and airplanes being needed in a hurry, in the meantime this helped the United States overcome the depression.

Diets that may reduce the risk of getting breast cancer

As many people know, our genes contribute to our health as we grow up. Even though you cant change anything about the genes you were born with and whatever health problems are prevalent in your family, there are ways of course you can prevent them from ruining your life.
Breast cancer has become a major health issue in the last 50 years for women. After the age of 40, women are recommended to get a mammogram at least once a year. The good news is there are many ways to reduce the chance of getting breast cancer. The best way in most cases, according to doctors and other medical studies recommend a change in dieting. Our diet and eating habits play a big role in how our bodies change and how we develop health issues when we put unhealthy and damaging foods into our bodies. Below are some foods that doctors recommend women to consume to reduce the chance of getting breast cancer:

Walnuts: according to research and data analysis, when a study group of mice consumed walnuts for 34 days, the mice that ate walnuts had less than half the rate of breast cancer versus the other control group that had the ame diet without walnuts. The number of tumors were significantly less and smaller for the walnut group. Those who did the study concluded that the anti inflammatory properties composed inside the walnuts were the reason for the reduced chance.

Lowering Alcohol consumption: In recent studies, it reports that even a small amount of alcohol is linked to the increased chance in developing breast cancer. Compared to women who do not drink, women who have two to five drinks a day have an increased risk by 50 percent to develop breast cancer versus non drinkers.


Cabbage and sauerkraut: Researchers at Michigan State University found that people who ate raw or lightly cooked cabbage and sauerkraut at least three times a week were 72 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who had it twice or less. This information was  presented during an American Association for Cancer Research meeting in 2005. The high levels of glucosinolate compounds found in cabbage may be responsible.
Vitamin D: Multiple studies have linked higher vitamin D levels with a lower risk of breast cancer. In one study, women with high vitamin D intake were up to 50 percent less likely to develop the disease, according to data presented at an American Association for Cancer Research meeting in 2006. In another study, Canadian researchers found that women who spent time outdoors or got lots of vitamin D from their diet or a supplement were 25 to 45 percent less likely to develop breast cancer. Vitamin D is a subject under intense research and it does appear to play a role. Some of the best vitamin D sources include milk, cod, shrimp, and salmon.

Peaches and plums: Researchers at Texas A&M University found that peaches and plums contain antioxidants that kill breast cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. The positive effect is likely caused by chlorogenic and neocholorogenic acid, both found in particularly high levels in both fruits. This information that was found was also  published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry in 2010

Ipod Tragedy: A girl is nearly killed from her poisonous apple

11 year old Ellie and her destroyed Ipod touch

Ken Stanborough, 47, from Liverpool, had to throw the iPod Touch belonged to Ellie, his daughter who was 11 years old, after he began to hear a hissing sound and felt the iPod was  getting hot. After throwing the device out of the back door, 30 seconds later there was a small explosion with smoke as high as 10 feet in the air.The Times reports that Ken, the father of a girl who's iPod exploded was offered a full refund, but only if they signed a confidentiality agreement. He refused.According to the report, the father feared that he or his daughter could be sued if they were to ever talk about the incident had he signed the confidentiality form.

Hows that Apple for ya.......pretty sour I'd say 

The Ipod Touch after it exploded

A bizarre new cocktail hits the metropolitan area

 

As it seems that our world is becoming more and more strange each day, so do our appetites. In New York a new cocktail has been concocted with an odd theme to it and may raise the eyebrows of many. The Whiskey Blue Bar at the W New York is now selling a new cocktail based on the American breakfast taste which is known as the bacon and egg cocktail.

The bacon and egg cocktail is served sunny side up exposing its original image but, in this case the eggs are whipped, mixed with a shot of bourbon and a piece of smoked bacon on the side. This cocktail sells for  $16 in the fancy hotel on Lexington Ave.

        

            Another similar drink that may arouse the taste buds of breakfast lovers with the same concept is the bacon martini. This drink is also referred to as Bacontini, Pig On The Rocks or a Bloody Bacon Martini. Now the Bacontini is made of vodka that has been infused with vodka and garnished with a strip of bacon and sometimes bacon bits and olives depending on the consumer's preference in taste. The drink itself is not pure vodka but, combined with vermouth as well and can be considered a new line of straight liquor calling it a Saketini along with some other names.

In terms of preparing this drink, the vodka must be made ahead of time through a process called fat washing. Fat washing is done by soaking strips of cooked bacon in a bottle of vodka and the ridding it of any fat that may remain. Sometimes this process can also be compared to marinating meat before it is cooked by infusing the meat with flavor as the same concept is done with the vodka. Signs that the drink is complete is when the liquid becomes a bit filmy and darkened. As far as the taste goes it has a spicy bacon flavor and can also taste tangy because of the vodka. Science wise, the fat from the bacon reacts to the vodka in a way that gives it its unique taste. Of course there are mixed reviews about this drink; according to one review, a drinker compared the taste to Castrol motor oil and another drinker said that is it has a satisfying taste on many levels. Another downside of the drink is if its substituted with bourbon instead of vodka( called a Mitch Morgan) it can absorb too much of the charcoal smokiness flavor.

In my opinion, I think this drink is quite interesting being as though it incorporates the taste of the American breakfast taste. I am not a drinker but If I were I'd probably want to try  this. It kind of sounds disgusting because its being infused with liquor that has a strong taste of its own so it's kind of a mixed review in every aspect.

The Happy Easter Post.....The Forms of Celebration

It's a nice holiday to celebrate for religious individuals such as myself celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What I want to share today are some nice Easter themes via technology, people, fashion, food and last but not least finances. Well....here goes lol

Easter for the Gamer Man

Easter for the Palate

Easter for those Hands

                               
                                 
Easter for those Feet

Easter for that Body 

               Easter for that Celly

Easter for the Pockets

My Weight Loss Regimen

Sooooo, here it is it's been a week since I've been trying to get into shape, not just for the summer but, for my overall being. Some things I've been doing to lose weight were eating certain foods with a certain amount of calories, exercising to something I enjoy which is house music, and setting a curfew for my eating time ( I guess you could say that). So far I've lost 6 pounds and I plan on keeping it off for good but, of course things doesnt always go my way but I pray this does.

I also did some research on when it is best  to weight myself as in what time of the day and how often should I do it. According to some sources, they recommend once a week and according to some sources, they say weight yourself once a month. Before doing research, I was weighing myself everyday because I just wanted to see results instantly but it didnt work like that. See, what I failed to realize was that throughout the day my body weight fluctuates because I'm constantly eating and my body is constantly processing. After doing research I found out the best time to weight myself was in the morning time after I relieve myself, which does in fact makes sense because this is when your body is the lightest. Overnight your kidneys are flushing and filtering out fluids and wastes while you are resting and your other organs are doing their parts as well. It's easier because when your sleeping your body is fasting (peep the word breakfast, break-fast get it, youre breaking the fast from last night) there arent any foods or fluids entering the system.
 

This here is one of the healthiest dishes I created at my job  for
myself to eat....Romaine Salad with shrimp and a tease of
Macaroni and Cheese :)

 It all makes sense when I wake and have the urge to use the bathroom and empty out my system. So I weigh myself and the results are very much different.........satisfying to see I'd say.

Starbucks hops over Burger King and Wendy's to Become No. 3 Fast Food Restaurant

Although Starbucks is really known for it's coffee specialties, it is now No. 3 when it comes to Fast Food Chains . In the past McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's have always been dominated their other competitors making it seem as if they dont even exist. According to Technomic's listing of the top 500 restaurant chains in America, Starbucks has risen rapidly in the recent years. The other two competitors that are above Starbuck's are Subway at No. 2 and Mcdonald's at No. 1 of course. Now that Starbucks is at No. 3 in the list, it shows that America's taste buds are steadily changing and yearning for something different  to pay for.

  I personally have been trying to lay off any type of fast food but, if I do have a selection I would say I would stop in at Subway because of their effort in advertising healthy sandwiches. I also appreciate the fact that they show how many calories their food has versus their competitors who are high in calories and fat and sodium and cholesterol and carbohydrates and so forth. I also love the fact that they offer wheat bread that is not just wheaty but delicious as well i.e Honey Grain Wheat bread. : )

 Here's the Top 5 list:
1. McDonald's
2. Subway
3. Starbucks
4. Burger King
5. Wendy's

I Think It's Windows Phone's Time to Shine... NOW

Not to burst anyone's bubble or anything, but in my honest opinion Apple and their little ooo la la products are seriously starting to get on my nerves. It's overrated and treated as if it's a gift from God, Whoopty Doooo, who cares? I dont.  I want to hear more Windows Phone news, I also could care less about Android, it doesnt interest me. Windows Phone has my heart so here's some news for the Windows Phone lovers like myself.  

IS IT TIME FOR WINDOWS PHONE 8 YET?

 I dont know about anyone else, but me personally I am anticipating the release of Windows Phone 8 which is  also known for it's code name "Apollo". When Windows 7.5 was released onto the WP (Windows Phone) market it was also referred to as its code name which is "Mango".  


After initially being transformed into a new line of technology in late 2010 from it's old form Windows Mobile the last one of which was Windows Mobile 6.5. Finally then Microsoft knew it was time to start over after releasing the disastrous fail the HTC HD2. Dont get me wrong the screen was like no other at the time sporting a 4.3 inch sized screen. In 2010 if you had a 4.3 inch screen, which meant you either had the HD2 or the HTC Evo  by Sprint , you knew you were the bomb. 


Unfortunately the HTC HD2's aesthetics just didnt cut it. It was a living joke, I had it my self and grew to hate it and discovered I wasnt the only one dealing with this madness. Everyday it froze or had some type of malfunction. When I heard the news of Windows Phone 7 being released that upcoming November I was ecstatic. Back to news, when Windows Phone 7 was released, the appearance and performance was much different. Now forwarding almost a year later in late September and early October of 2011 Windows Phone was ready to release Windows Phone 7.5 aka "Mango". This update included over 400 new features and tools to make the user experience much more pleasurable. Features such as Facebook and Twitter integration, internet sharing, app search, multitasking, visual voice mail, new internet browsing experiences, and so much more.


 Now it's time for the talk of the Windows Phone 8. According to Pocketnow.com and other techy media sites, WP8 will feature new things such as  3 different types of screen resolution displays, multi processing, and removable storage. Also, the Zune integration will be put to rest and get replaced with a seamless, richer version of ActiveSync. As for the X-box integration it will still be there and will have a partner client with the Desktop Windows 8 for a better user experience without having the need to constantly sync back and forth constantly. Marketplace wise, by the time its time for WP8 to be released, it is expected that 100,000 apps will be readily available to WP users. These are some of the Golden Nuggets that I mentally consumed and I cant wait for the entree (WP8) to be released. With that being said...... adios :)

The blah post

Today, my post won't be like the others but to just express my feelings in a brief summary about somethings I want to get off my chest. Okay so this week, I was bombed in numerous ways in different aspects. School, relationships, and home. School  can be a bit overwhelming as not only myself knows but those who are embarking on the journey as well to finish high school. At my high school MetEast we have exhibitions all the way until Wednesday,April 4,2012. During that time not only do I have to prepare for mines but work on additional assignments such as reading 100 pages in a short amount of time and complete other seminar work. Yea that's some of it. Relationships, won't be in one for a while, I just cannot deal with imbecilic people who lie, that's childish. At home, I wasn't bombed in a bad way, it was very much the opposite, my mom surprised me telling me that she will pay for half of whatever car I want, yipee lol. Also my best friend from my old church made me laugh so hard I forgot a lot about my worries. That's all for now I guess. :)

Making Roti

Soooo like I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, here is an actual video of my mom making Roti.....yum

Etiquette at the table

 So today I want to talk about table etiquette more so some tips on how to eat properly and why its important. What inspired me to write this was because on Saturday March 24, 2012 I went on a trip with my college prep program (Upward Bound) to Shady Maple (The Smorgasbord) and to see West Side Story: The Play in Hershey PA. While we were dining in at the Smorgasbord which is basically an all you can eat buffet in other terms, they were serving New York Strip Steak fresh off the grill. Honestly I think it was the bottom of the line quality because the top notch steak is usually thicker with a lean cut and less fat around the sides. So my friend Tariq decides to get a piece of steak that I noticed had quite alot of fat around the sides but im sure he didnt have any knowledge of the steak because if that were me I would have put that back. As he sat down, I was already into my meal and I couldnt help but notice his flimsy piece of steak. I glanced at my steak for a brief second and looked over at his and watched him cut his steak but, the funny part is he wasnt cutting the meat itself, he was cutting a piece of fat. I cannot lie, I watched this boy shove a large piece of fat into his mouth and I begin to die into laughter immediately. I couldnt believe it but it was so hilarious that I had to say something and he eventually spit the piece of fat out. I was literally shaking my head for 2 minutes and decided that I had to blog about this. With that being said I would like to share some pointers on how to have proper table etiquette.

Table Manners Tip #1 - Excusing Yourself

 When you feel the need to use the restroom or do something simple like make a phone call, its not your obligation to tell the guests where you are going but to easily say something along the lines of " excuse me, ill be back" does it. Even sometimes in certain situations you can also give a brief explanation saying something like " Excuse me one second while I check on my little brother" is also appropriate.

Table Manners Tip #2 - Posture

 Slouching back in your chair (which makes it look as if you're not interested in the meal) is bad table manners when eating with others.

Table Manners Tip #3 - Elbows

 When I was younger, my elders would always get on me about this, maybe it was that I couldn't reach the table all the way. As for not putting your elbows on the table applies only when you are actually eating. It's a different story a meal isn't being served; in fact.Putting your elbows on the table while leaning forward a bit during a mealtime conversation shows that you're listening to the person you are engaged in conversation with.

Table Manners Tip #4 - Fidgeting

When waiting for the food to arrive or after the meal, you may want to keep your hands in your lap, if only to resist the temptation of playing with the utensils. Try not to  tap your fingernails, jiggle your knees, or other fidgety habits, and always keep your hands away from your hair.

Table Manners Tip #5 - Cutting Food

 Cut your food into only one or two bite-sized pieces at a time. Doing this prevents your food from drying out too soon, also a plateful of cut-up food can look unattractive. (The exception to the rule is when you help a young child cut his food.)

Table Manners Tip #6 - Seasoning Food

When at a dinner party or restaurant, proper table manners dictate that you taste your food before seasoning it. When people do things like  sprinkling a dish with a bunch of salt or drowning it in ketchup implies that you think the cook's dish needs improvement.

Table Manners Tip #7 - Chewing Food

Once you start to eat, don't  bite off more than you can chew. Not only can you choke but it can make your jaws tired.Take a bite that you know you can handle, chew it completely, and swallow it before taking another. Keep in mind that smacking, slurping, and burping are no no's. When you have a mouthful of food, it is bad table manners to do two more things: taking a drink and talking. If you have more than a few words to say, swallow your food first.

Table Manners Tip #8 - Reaching

I don't care if it's a biscuit, you should not reach over another person's food just to get what you need, that's really inconsiderate. If you're not within easy reach of your arm when you're leaning don't lean past the person sitting next to you. Asking the person to pass the item to you is much easier than risking putting your elbow in someone's plate of mashed potatoes.

Whats in your wallet Wednesday?

 As a teenager and soon to be young adult, money is very important thing to have. Today, I received my debit card from TD Bank which was exciting for me for the simple fact that TD Bank is very convenient and reasonable. Additionally, I currently have a bank account with Wells Fargo and can be a pain at times.Unlike most people, I do monitor my online banking and have noticed some fees that seemed kind of bizarre like an excessive spending fee.....boink $15 on the charge! >.<. I went to the bank to have this non sense sorted out and explained to me thoroughly cause this wasnt going well for a sistah lol. Thanks to the kindness of the representative I had the fee reversed and an explanation on what happened. With this being said, I would like to encourage teens to save money and prepare for the future along with myself with some tips that I have listed below. :)
                         TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE DOUGH AS A TEEN

• Try to save half of what you receive. Personally my mum taught me the 80/20 rule which is deposit 80% of your check into the bank and use 20% for personal use
• Try to start saving young. Its paying off for me and Im glad I started when I came into High School its amazing to have money
• If you know you cannot handle large amounts of pocket money, do the safe and honest thing and deposit most of that money even if you think you are responsible enough, continue to try and  make deposits, and remember to keep only as much money as you could reasonably need for the day
• Use debit cards insted of credit cards. Credit card companies have a tendency to target college students because of their tendency to spend spend spend but get overwhelmed when its time to pay back. Credit Card companies love this scheme in hope of getting you to make late payments so they can stack on interest, leaving you paying more than you really should  be

Credit Cards and Budgeting- What's in your wallet Wednesday

Whats in your wallet Wednesday :Money Advice for Teens

Tasty Tuesday

Another aspect of my blogspot is to focus on my taste for food which comes from my passion for cooking. Today what I want to share with you are some of my favorite recipes that reflect on who I am With that being said here goes my taste buds:

                                                                   TOP 3 RECIPES

1. Yellow Tail Sushi

Yellow tail sushi has a delicious soft texture; it has almost no fat, and has a firm flesh. Due to the fact that sushi is naturally low in fat, high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals it is a much better choice of consumption rather than eating a big mac at Mickey D's.

2. Blazin Hot Buffalo Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings

  Now these are personally my favorite from Buffalo Wild Wings, these in fact the hottest wings available in that joint. These wings feature some of the spiciest ingredients available for consumption. The ingredients are:

 

6 fresh habanero peppers (with seeds)
5 lemon drop peppers (or other small hot pepper)
8 jalapenos (with seeds)
2-3 garlic cloves
2 cups white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
fresh ground black pepper
salt                            

 

3.  Roti

   

  Roti is a dish from the West Indies specifically from Trinidad and Tobago made with curry powder, tumeric, and a few other spices. Roti itself is a round, flattened unleavened bread that can be made into a sandwich like meal eaten with curry chicken, potatoes and chickpeas. I love this meal because my mom makes it maybe every other month not on a daily basis but to keep that craving every now and then. Roti should only be eaten on Sundays when family and friends are able to part take in the consumption of this tummy filling food.

Techie Tuesday

                                      The HTC TITAN 2 is Coming Near You

        
 For all of you HTC lovers or Anti-Apple Fans, the Titan is bringing back the heat. Once again AT&T will be carrying the HTC Titan 2 as it did its older brother the HTC Titan. While Windows Phone is pretty much considered a world of its own, the Titan 2 will be the first LTE 4G which is an awesome add on to something that already rocks. Recently in 2011, HTC has made some major improvements in the camera aspect with example models such as the HTC T-Mobile Mytouch 4G slide. This phone is just one of the many examples that HTC is using to prove just how good they are. Then, the HTC Amaze really amazed us HTC fans because of the simple fact that it featured more camera features such as Burstshot and a few other camera modes which made it great for taking pictures in low light scenery. For someone like me, who has over 5,000 pictures backed up on my Zune software from my Windows Phone, (HTC HD7) all of which were taken within a year in a few months, CAMERA DOES MATTER.  Now the Titan is here, and here to stay with a new and advanced camera on its new model the HTC Titan 2 with a 16 megapixel camera, backlit illuminated sensor and 720p resolution video. Unfortunately, the Titan 2 cannot support 1080p resolution because of the single core processor. Nevertheless, let us not forget the other awesome features the Titan 2 has such as a 4.7 inch display, 1.5 GH processor and increased battery life( from 1600 mAh to 1730 mAH). Ready for this???? Be on the lookout for the Titan in April ......Ciao

The Weather Proof Express yourself

Just when you thought you had to put your notebook away, when the rain comes down......nope. Just keep writing.

Tuesday March 13, 2012

Guess what today is?..........It's Techie Tuesday. Updates on upcoming technology and ideas that'll get you amped for more electronics.

Tech News of the day

             

  Real-time face recognition comes to                your iPhone camera

        Tired of tagging your friends in a photo...after you snap the pic?

     

 According to Apple, tagging after you snap is considered soooo last week. Well, now there's a new app on the IOS market called Klik; what is does is scans the user's face and automatically displays a select list of possible names by connecting to Facebook and skim through the user's friend's photos to identify the person in view.

   When a user takes the picture, the person is automatically stored and has the option to either store it in the phone or upload it via Facebook.  This magnificent app was released on March 7,2012 by Face.com

   
Klik has a certain level of privacy built in,  the app can only identify people a user has previously tagged or people in a user's social network who have already agreed to connect and share with the software's owner.
 Although like other new apps, Klik has is not accurate and based on accuracy tests, only a quarter of results were proven accurate. Just like every other app, there's always room for improvement

Mission Statement

Welcome to The Oprah Keys blog! I created this blog to keep you informed on topics such as culinary arts, gadgets, and sharing information on how to save your money. I feel these topics are some of the most popular subjects in today's society and because of this,I believe that I will be able to successfully keep you updated on these topics.