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We all probably remember our moms telling us not to run out and play too soon after eating or not to jump into the pool and start swimming right after a meal.  Sometimes the advice we get runs the course from urban myths, half truths, to possibly very useful.  So what is safe to do these days in an age where warning labels seem to be on everything and concerns about our health and safety  reigns supreme.  Well, let us not get too far down the path of trying to over analyze everything we eat and assess what is safe to do from a physical exertion perspective.  Nevertheless, it is prudent to understand some of the basic good advice out there and these revelations may be pretty surprising. What is Unsafe To Do After Eating a Big Meal 1.  I think smoking is never good for you and if you engaged in the habit, find a way to quit.  But studies have revealed that if you smoke right after eating your meal, the intake of all the b...

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Smart yet simple tricks that help businesses to monetize their website development efforts E-commerce website development is set to drive business in the times to come. With multiple-channel distribution catering to fragmented user base e-commerce could become the one-stop hub for driving business ROIs. Let’s take a look at the top 5 website development tricks to monetize your e-business: Make it Work! Prior to launch of your website ensure that it runs properly on at-least three well-known web browsers. As per StatCounter, the most popular web browser as of January 2013 are Google Chrome 37% usage share, Internet Explorer with 26% usage share, Firefox with 23% usage share followed by Opera and Others with 3% and 2% share respectively. Hence, test your website on the top performing browsers as it will increase the likelihood of your site getting more traffic and in turn more conversions. Highlight Actionable Areas Place appropriate call to action opt...

Just like other Google apps, the Google Reader is a very useful tool as this web-based aggregator allows you to read and build a reading list on Atom and RSS feeds, regardless if you are online and offline.  However, due to the decline of use in recent years, Google has decided to kill it, so here are the best alternatives to Google Reader so you will not be left out hanging. 15.  Flipboard For those who use iOS to check out their RSS feeds, Flipboard offers an extensive array of features. A revolutionary social news app, it collects the content from social media and other websites into something that looks like a magazine with fun and unique layouts, so you can enjoy browsing them. 14.  The Old Reader While the Old Reader was designed to look and operate a lot like the Google Reader, it is, however, a much better option as it allows you to browse your contents, share it with your friends, and add some notes and comments as well. 13.  Newsblur Also a...

There are many facets of web design. If you think that hiring an efficient web designer would end the task, probably you are on a wrong track. For a successful website, you have to do a lot of things. Careful planning is important to save cost, time and effort along with money, in the long run. Below are some top steps you need to know before boarding on a web design: Market analysis Analysing certain components like target market, niche, site evaluation and tracking methods would give you the direction for building your website, thus helping to make it a grand success and little mistakes. Purpose of creating What is the purpose of creating the website? Is it for trading? Is it for auctioning? Know your purpose before you decide on designing. Targeting the right audience It is essential to keep in mind that aiming for the correct set of audience would help you to save time while designing and also bring in the right kind of visitors to your site. Include elements in th...

A logo is an essential part of your company brand. It works together with elements such as your website, collateral, brand promise, and marketing efforts to set the tone for your company as a whole in the public arena. And while this sounds simple enough, many logos tend to overshoot or fall short. Let’s see if your logo makes the grade and consider four essential rules for successful logo design. Test Your Logo Before sharing the rules of logo design, let’s start out by grading the latest logo you’ve created. Spend a minute and answer the 14 questions below (you can do it in your head): Get one point for each “yes” below Does your logo work horizontally? Does your logo have both horizontal and vertical options? Does your logo work in black and white? Does your logo work on both black and white backgrounds without a box around it? Can you sketch all non-typography elements in five seconds or less? Did you buy the font you used in the logo? Do you...

I often read about designers who cannot stand freelancing yet continue to use this path for solid income. I suppose there is nothing wrong with hating your job, but some designers actually enjoy freelancing. It is not a career choice that many people would keep for decades. But it does offer a unique lifestyle of working on various projects and studying new trends. In this article I want to present a few ideas arguing the benefits of working on freelance projects. Both designers and developers creating websites have the opportunity to earn real livable money without answering to one specific bossman. Over time you will grow interested in your own projects or other companies and likely move away from the freelance work. But lessons learned throughout various projects will stick with you for a lifetime. Unique Practice Whatever field you are working will likely require going into areas you are not yet familiar with. Thus by just accepting new projects you are likely to force y...