Untwisted Vortex
Thoughts of a retired U.S. Marine living in the Philippines.
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Electrical Surges, Spikes and Sags or How to Kill a Computer Power Supply without Trying - 26 days ago
Most people probably think that dust and heat are the worst enemies a computer can have, but they're wrong. You can get away with having the computer internals full of dust for a long time before it will have any effect on heat dissipation. The... Topics: computer owners, computer power supply, Computers, cordless power tools, desktop computer, dirty power, electric welders, electrical grid, electrical surges, electricity sources, heat dissipation, surge protectors, voltage regulator, voltage regulators

Noise Pollution and Hearing Protection - 27 days ago
In highly urbanized areas, noise pollution is a serious problem. Hearing protection is required to prevent permanent ear damage caused by the various noises produced in big cities. I've noticed that rather than taking steps to save themselves from... Topics: ear damage, earmuffs, earphones, earplugs, Health, hearing loss, hearing protection, loud noises, memory foam, noise cancelling headsets, noise pollution, ringing in the ears, tinnitus, unwanted noise

Weight Lifting for Weight Loss? - 34 days ago
Let's get one thing straight before I start rambling about weight loss by weight lifting (or any form of resistance training): "Weight lifting" is the not the same thing as "weightlifting" or "powerlifting".The compound. Topics: compound word, exercise, explosive strength, frozen shoulder, Health, lean muscle mass, metabolic rate, resistance training, weight lifting routines, weightlifting

Regardless of any dietary claims concerning fruit such as acai berries (like "Acai Juice Secrets") and cranberries (among others), the nutrient and antioxidant values are undisputed.I have discovered one common factor among the most nutritious..
Topics: acai berries, antioxidants, blueberries, common factor, cranberries, fruits, grapes, Health, kidney beans, kidneys, lower back pain, muscle relaxers, nutritional value, red beans, superfruits, tomato, up and comers
Topics: acai berries, antioxidants, blueberries, common factor, cranberries, fruits, grapes, Health, kidney beans, kidneys, lower back pain, muscle relaxers, nutritional value, red beans, superfruits, tomato, up and comers

This Filipino Spider was NO Itsy Bitsy Spider - 44 days ago
Before I went to sleep last night, I spotted this huge brown huntsman spider scurrying across a wall in my master bedroom, heading for the bathroom. The spider was bigger than my right hand, at least six inches across.A Large and Extremely Fast SpiderDid. Topics: bathroom window, brown huntsman spider, duct tape, geckos, great outdoors, master bedroom, ordeal, Philippines, roaches, ruckus, six inches, spider carcass, tiny ants, ventilation





















