In the heart of every cat lover is a desire for their furry friends to live a life brimming with health and happiness. Smalls has emerged as a beacon of hope in this quest, offering a fresh approach to cat nutrition that’s both high-quality and deeply personalized. Unlike traditional cat food, Smalls uses human-grade ingredients to create meals that cater to the carnivorous nature of cats, focusing on high protein and zero fillers. What truly sets Smalls apart is their dedication to personalization through a unique online quiz. By understanding your cat’s specific needs, Smalls tailors a...…In the heart of every cat lover is a desire for their furry friends to live a life brimming with health and happiness. Smalls has emerged as a beacon of hope in this quest, offering a fresh approach to cat nutrition that’s both high-quality and deeply personalized. Unlike traditional cat food, Smalls uses human-grade ingredients to create meals that cater to the carnivorous nature of cats, focusing on high protein and zero fillers. What truly sets Smalls apart is their dedication to personalization through a unique online quiz. By understanding your cat’s specific needs, Smalls tailors a...WW…

How to learn photography means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, learning how to take photos might be best accomplished by taking a class. For others, watching videos or listening to podcasts might be the way to go. Beyond that, where one photographer benefits greatly from joining a photography website and participating in a photography forum, another photographer might be better served by challenging him or herself to go out and shoot solo each and every day. So, when thinking about how to learn photography, you have to consider what you want to learn, know...…How to learn photography means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, learning how to take photos might be best accomplished by taking a class. For others, watching videos or listening to podcasts might be the way to go. Beyond that, where one photographer benefits greatly from joining a photography website and participating in a photography forum, another photographer might be better served by challenging him or herself to go out and shoot solo each and every day. So, when thinking about how to learn photography, you have to consider what you want to learn, know...WW…

Unlike the proverbial question about whether the chicken or egg came first, your first equipment choice when "graduating" from a compact to a DSLR camera is the lens. Many a new DSLR photographer has made the mistake of being mesmerized by the features and capabilities of the camera instead of concentrating on choosing the right lens. In fact, before even concerning yourself with what lens to buy (and then DSLR camera), your first task is to determine what kind of photography you plan on shooting with a DSLR set-up. If you've been a casual photographer with your compact camera, recording...…Unlike the proverbial question about whether the chicken or egg came first, your first equipment choice when "graduating" from a compact to a DSLR camera is the lens. Many a new DSLR photographer has made the mistake of being mesmerized by the features and capabilities of the camera instead of concentrating on choosing the right lens. In fact, before even concerning yourself with what lens to buy (and then DSLR camera), your first task is to determine what kind of photography you plan on shooting with a DSLR set-up. If you've been a casual photographer with your compact camera, recording...WW…

Deciding to buy a DSLR camera is serious business, for three very important reasons. First, you'll only realize the value of your purchase if you've also decided, or been inspired, to become a more serious photographer. Be sure that you're genuinely excited about learning and achieving more with a camera in your hands, even if you have no plans to become a professional. Second, you're about to make a serious commitment of hard-earned money, as even entry-level DSLRs will cost approximately $500 or more, mid-range models more than a thousand dollars and professional-grade DSLRs thousands of...…Deciding to buy a DSLR camera is serious business, for three very important reasons. First, you'll only realize the value of your purchase if you've also decided, or been inspired, to become a more serious photographer. Be sure that you're genuinely excited about learning and achieving more with a camera in your hands, even if you have no plans to become a professional. Second, you're about to make a serious commitment of hard-earned money, as even entry-level DSLRs will cost approximately $500 or more, mid-range models more than a thousand dollars and professional-grade DSLRs thousands of...WW…

A lot of what keeps BattleTech going is the fiction. I may have been introduced to the BattleTech universe through the MechWarrior video games, but what truly hooked me as a wee lad was reading my first BattleTech novel. My first book was Freebirth. With its intricate look at the inner workings of Clan society and ProtoMechs of all things, it was a heck of a way to start. These days, I’d recommend a teenager start with something a little more accessible. Something like Iron Dawn, the first part of the Rogue Academy Trilogy by Jennifer Brozek.It’s been a while since we checked in with this...…A lot of what keeps BattleTech going is the fiction. I may have been introduced to the BattleTech universe through the MechWarrior video games, but what truly hooked me as a wee lad was reading my first BattleTech novel. My first book was Freebirth. With its intricate look at the inner workings of Clan society and ProtoMechs of all things, it was a heck of a way to start. These days, I’d recommend a teenager start with something a little more accessible. Something like Iron Dawn, the first part of the Rogue Academy Trilogy by Jennifer Brozek.It’s been a while since we checked in with this...WW…

It was a busy month! We’ve had AdeptiCon and KerenskyCon happen this month, which means we have a lot of stuff to cover. And since I don’t really have anything else to complain about this month, we’ll just jump straight to the news!Before we get into the new stuff that Catalyst presented at AdeptiCon, a brief note about the early release of BattleTech: Encounters at Barnes & Noble. This game was supposed to be released after the Mercenaries Kickstarter fulfillment (on track for June), but it looks like Barnes & Noble didn’t get the memo. Higher-level Mercenaries backers will get...…It was a busy month! We’ve had AdeptiCon and KerenskyCon happen this month, which means we have a lot of stuff to cover. And since I don’t really have anything else to complain about this month, we’ll just jump straight to the news!Before we get into the new stuff that Catalyst presented at AdeptiCon, a brief note about the early release of BattleTech: Encounters at Barnes & Noble. This game was supposed to be released after the Mercenaries Kickstarter fulfillment (on track for June), but it looks like Barnes & Noble didn’t get the memo. Higher-level Mercenaries backers will get...WW…

Skip to ContentIf you haven’t had Seoul food, you’re in for a treat. When you think of what to eat in Seoul, Korea, there are a few obvious (and well-known, if you’re at all familiar with Korean food) choices.Number one is Kimchi. Often described as the Korean national dish, this fermented vegetable dish is served as a side with many Korean meals. It’s also found as a primary ingredient, adding a burst of flavor and color in many Korean dishes.Bibimbap (mixed rice) and Bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue) are arguably the second and third most famous dishes. You’ll find them in any Korean...…Skip to ContentIf you haven’t had Seoul food, you’re in for a treat. When you think of what to eat in Seoul, Korea, there are a few obvious (and well-known, if you’re at all familiar with Korean food) choices.Number one is Kimchi. Often described as the Korean national dish, this fermented vegetable dish is served as a side with many Korean meals. It’s also found as a primary ingredient, adding a burst of flavor and color in many Korean dishes.Bibimbap (mixed rice) and Bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue) are arguably the second and third most famous dishes. You’ll find them in any Korean...WW…

Balancing workouts and studying is challenging for university students. This article discusses an optimal routine for students that I’ve been following for a few years.Research shows that around 40-50% of US college students are physically inactive. However, avoiding this group is quite simple if you adopt the appropriate training style.I’m of the opinion that you don’t have time to not exercise. I make some things in my schedule inflexible. Among these are health-related things like sleep and exercise. But how do you balance both exercise and studying at University or College?This is an...…Balancing workouts and studying is challenging for university students. This article discusses an optimal routine for students that I’ve been following for a few years.Research shows that around 40-50% of US college students are physically inactive. However, avoiding this group is quite simple if you adopt the appropriate training style.I’m of the opinion that you don’t have time to not exercise. I make some things in my schedule inflexible. Among these are health-related things like sleep and exercise. But how do you balance both exercise and studying at University or College?This is an...WW…

University or College life is often chaotic and filled with commitments. Inevitably, this results in times you should never feel guilty for skipping class.While regular class attendance undeniably plays a vital role in solidifying one’s understanding of the material. In fact, there is a very clear proven correlation between class attendance and student performance. However sometimes lieft gets in the way.There are times when skipping a class is justified and you should not feel guilty. Factors such as illness, family emergencies, or other unavoidable commitments can arise unexpectedly,...…University or College life is often chaotic and filled with commitments. Inevitably, this results in times you should never feel guilty for skipping class.While regular class attendance undeniably plays a vital role in solidifying one’s understanding of the material. In fact, there is a very clear proven correlation between class attendance and student performance. However sometimes lieft gets in the way.There are times when skipping a class is justified and you should not feel guilty. Factors such as illness, family emergencies, or other unavoidable commitments can arise unexpectedly,...WW…

Anki Isn’t syncing? I compiled all the solutions into a step-by-step guide to help understand the common issues and their fixes.I’ve been using Anki for years and I have definitely run into some syncing issues from time to time. When I say syncing, I’m talking about the process of keeping my flashcard decks up-to-date between my computer and my phone.While Anki has proven to be an invaluable tool in university, there have been occasions where I’ve encountered some hiccups in the syncing process. Luckily these issues have been rare and easy to solve.Let’s get into some of the common...…Anki Isn’t syncing? I compiled all the solutions into a step-by-step guide to help understand the common issues and their fixes.I’ve been using Anki for years and I have definitely run into some syncing issues from time to time. When I say syncing, I’m talking about the process of keeping my flashcard decks up-to-date between my computer and my phone.While Anki has proven to be an invaluable tool in university, there have been occasions where I’ve encountered some hiccups in the syncing process. Luckily these issues have been rare and easy to solve.Let’s get into some of the common...WW…