EveryJoe

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• Trying to Deal with Website Overlay Problems
• How to Build Running Endurance
• Longhorns Send Clothing to Haiti
• Is Kansas For Real?
• PSA Screening Detection: U.S. versus Europe
• Fallout 3: New Vegas Coming Fall 2010
• “Bioshock 2” Is Now Available!
• Ellen to Make “American Idol” Debut Tonight
• How to Shave Time off Your Workout
• “The Time Traveler’s Wife” on DVD

Trying to Deal with Website Overlay Problems Posted: 09 Feb 2010 08:20 PM PST [Stepping on soap box] I’ve got a little bit of a bone to pick with developers. I’m not sure though if I should be upset with website designers or with application and plugin developers. In this case the app developers are the folks behind Evernote and the website developer is Mozilla Firefox.   I’ve really enjoyed my overall experience with Evernote and take most of my actions from within the Evernote bookmarklet tool. The problem is that sometimes the website has divs or other layer objects that lay on top of the user-interface for the Evernote application. It doesn’t just happen with Evernote, but it’s my last experience, so that’s the one I’m going to complain about at the moment. With the issue above, I can’t even save the details I’m wanting to archive for later use. The layer from the website is obstructing the view and ability for me to click on the buttons within the Evernote tool. It’s really a pain. I’m not sure what the solution is. Should an app be expected to always have the highest z-index numbering to make sure it lays on top? Should we instead expect web developers to take advantage of controls within their own responsibility? Time for all you developers and designers to speak up and let us know. Post from: EveryJoe Trying to Deal with Website Overlay Problems

How to Build Running Endurance Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:49 PM PST Endurance gives you the ability to maintain a running pace for longer periods of time. If you can only go 10 minutes of running without stopping to walk, your endurance is low. To build your endurance, try the following twists to some of your workouts. Add one minute of running to the point where you would normally stop. Walk 8 minutes at half speed after you finish your run. To reach an extended run (like 30 minutes), run as long as you can, stop and walk for 1 minutes to recover and start running again.  Repeat as necessary. Put an emphasis on resistance training for your legs.  The added strength will help with running. After you finish with your running cardio, hop on another cardio machine like stair stepper, bike, or the rotex machine. How to train for a marathon: Post from: EveryJoe How to Build Running Endurance

Longhorns Send Clothing to Haiti Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:14 PM PST Texas celebrated during this interception, but unfortunately for the Longhorns, the scene at the end of the game was much different. Image: Newscom Texas had high hopes when they went into the National Championship Game on January 7. Ultimately, Alabama’s team overcame the Longhorns, and they lost 37-21. Of course the loss was upsetting for the school, but it was also a financial blow. See, they had already had $300,000 worth of clothing printed to celebrate their win. It’s something that most sports teams going into big games do. Texas paid for around 13,000 shirts and 1,000 caps that could be sold for $20 and $22 respectively as soon as the game ended. Instead of that merchandise going to waste, university spokesperson Casey Ellis says that they’ll be packed up and sent to Haiti to help earthquake victims. After all, if you’ve just lost everything and are fighting to survive on the streets, you probably don’t really care if your shirt is accurate. Hell, many of the people who will be receiving the shirts and caps don’t even speak English. The shirts can be used not only to actually wear, but the material can be ripped to make bandages and slings, and they can be sewn together to make blankets or stuff mattresses. The choice to send the clothing there couldn’t have been a hard one. Unless the administrators at Texas want to constantly remind their fans of the loss, sending shirts as far away as possible seems like a good plan. Post from: EveryJoe Longhorns Send Clothing to Haiti

Is Kansas For Real? Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:42 AM PST Now that the pro football season has  come to end (shout out to the Saints — Who Dat!), we can concentrate fully on basketball without any needless distractions. There is so much parody in college basketball this season. Every time a new team reaches the number 1 spot in the polls, they get beat. The movement between the top 25 teams has been so fluid that you can’t really figure out who’s got a leg up on who? Kansas protected the number one spot on Monday with a win against Texas. That’s why when Kansas took over at number 1, I thought, “this is only going to last so long.” But the Jayhawks proved Monday night that they not only have the talent to reach number 1, they have the drive and fight to stay there. Playing against a Jeckle and Hyde Texas team (you never know which one is going to show up), Kansas stepped up big time in order to distinguish themselves from past number 1 ranked teams. They beat the Longhorns decisively down the stretch, hustling and muscling their way to an 80-68 win. As we head into rivalry week, we’ll get a closer look at how many of the top 25 teams match-up with their rival counterparts. While other teams continue to bounce up and down the ranks, one thing is for certain — Kansas is staying put at number 1. The only question is — for how long? Image: Zuma Press Post from: EveryJoe Is Kansas For Real?

PSA Screening Detection: U.S. versus Europe Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:05 AM PST Detection of prostate cancer using PSA blood levels (prostate specific antigen) is significantly lower in the United States than in Europe, say researchers. Prostate cancer screening using the PSA levels is being encouraged to detect early prostate cancer, but who is screened and how often depends on individual physicians or clinics. The U.S. National Institutes of Health site notes that higher risk men are usually recommended to be screened starting at the age of 40 or 45 years. For men with no risk factors for prostate cancer, such as family history, some doctors are not actively encouraging PSA testing because of reports of very early cancer, that may not need treatment, could cause undue worry and concern for the men involved. The American Urological Association issued new guidelines last year in which they suggest, well informed men aged 40 and over who have a life expectancy of at least 10 years should be offered the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in order to establish a baseline reading and that PSA testing should be individualized rather than a blanket annual test for any man aged 50 and over. (Source) Regardless of the guidelines, an article published in the most recent issue of Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that the PSA tests seemed to be less effective in detecting cancer than were the European PSA tests. This discrepancy could be due to a difference in the sensitivity in the tests; the US tests have a lower sensitivity than the European tests. Such test differences could make a drastic impact on many lives. Without early detection, doctors can’t offer earlier, often more effective, methods of fighting the disease. ~~~ Post from: EveryJoe PSA Screening Detection: U.S. versus Europe

Fallout 3: New Vegas Coming Fall 2010 Posted: 09 Feb 2010 05:25 AM PST I haven’t played Fallout 3 in months – maybe even a year. OK. I don’t think a whole year but it has been so long I can’t remember the last time Iplayed the game. Why is this important? Because Fallout 3 was amazing and wonderful and I LOVED it but after a while, I got incredibly bored with it. I also saw the ending of it while watching Tucker play his save and was so damn disappointed in the crap ending that I didn’t see a reason to keep on playing. BUT, now I’ve seen the New Vegas trailer and while I can’t exactly put my finger on why, New Vegas gets me excited about Fallout 3 again. Part of me wonders how they’re going to spin it – there are a lot of possibilities. And then there’s the “War…war never changes.” line with the supposed “bad guy” looking out over a very electrically bright and obviously advanced city and I can’t help but wonder who that guy is with his tattered flag and how is that city so advanced and what kinds of creatures will there be… At this point I have many questions and very few answers. All I know for sure is New Vegas will hit in the Fall of 2010 and will be available for PS3, PC and 360. Images/2K Games Post from: EveryJoe Fallout 3: New Vegas Coming Fall 2010

“Bioshock 2” Is Now Available! Posted: 09 Feb 2010 02:48 AM PST The highly anticipated Bioshock 2 was released today and I can imagine that hundreds of copies are flying off the shelves as I type.   The original Bioshock was released back in 2007 and they've already got a great-looking follow up to the acclaimed game. The sequel is set about 10 years after the events of the first game and it all unfolds in the underwater city of Rapture.  A monster has been kidnapping little girls and you can't exactly let that continue, can you?  In order to help them, though, you're going to have to survive which might be easier said than done. Here are some game details: The Big Sister – No longer just something to be harvested or not, the Big Sister is the most powerful resident in Rapture. You Are the Big Daddy – Take control with the original prototype Big Daddy, and experience the power and raw strength of Rapture's most feared denizens as you battle powerful new enemies. New Plasmids – New plasmids such as “Aero Dash” allowing for bursts of speed over short distances, and “Geyser Trap” a stream of water used as a jump pad and electrical conductor, join the ample list of Plasmids from the original game. New Game Mechanics – BioShock 2 contains many new gameplay mechanics. Just a few of these are: the ability to wield plasmids and weapons simultaneously; flashback missions detailing how you became the Big Daddy; the ability to walk outside the airlocks of Rapture to discover new play areas, and many more. New Locations – Just a few of the locations and environments debuting in BioShock 2 are Fontaine Futuristics, headquarters of Fontaine’s business empire and the Kashmir Restaurant. Evolution of the Genetically Enhanced Shooter – Innovative advances bring new depth and dimension to each encounter, allowing players to create exciting combinations to fit their style of gameplay. Return to Rapture – Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the story continues with an epic, more intense journey through one of the most captivating and terrifying fictional worlds ever created. Genetically Enhanced Multiplayer – Earn experience points during gameplay to earn access to new   weapons, plasmids and tonics that can be used to create hundreds of different combinations. Experience Rapture's Civil War – Players will step into the shoes of Rapture’s citizens and take direct part in the civil war that tore Rapture apart. See Rapture Before the Fall – Experience Rapture before it was reclaimed by the ocean and engage in combat over iconic environments in locations such as Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, all of which have been reworked from the ground up for multiplayer. Honestly, this sounds so good!  The multiplayer modes include Free-For-All, and Team Death Match and more and when you're talking about a game like this, it's all about the multiplayer action! images: Amazon Post from: EveryJoe “Bioshock 2” Is Now Available!

Ellen to Make “American Idol” Debut Tonight Posted: 09 Feb 2010 01:38 AM PST In a season filled with controversy, Ellen DeGeneres will be making her debut as the new judge on American Idol.  After Paula Abdul quit, it was a scramble to find someone to fill her seat and considering the fact that Ellen is such a huge fan of the show, I thought it was a good choice. image: Michael Becker / FOX Of course, there's been all kinds of drama and there have been reports that Ellen is already clashing with fellow judge, Simon Cowell.   With viewership down, I'm sure they are hoping she can bring back the ratings and a feud with Simon would definitely help that. Post from: EveryJoe Ellen to Make “American Idol” Debut Tonight

How to Shave Time off Your Workout Posted: 08 Feb 2010 10:06 PM PST There are a variety of ways to whittle down your gym time without sacrificing the hard work that yields the gains you want from a workout. Try these tips to save time. Instead of going 3×10 on some exercises, try 2×12 or 14.  The rest between reps will be limited to one pause. Know exactly what you want to do before you ever start working out.  This will prevent you from adding more exercises late and save time on deliberating what you should do. Alternate muscle groups between exercises.  For example, if you move from chest to back then you won’t require extra rest for the transition. Work harder faster.  Avoid the lengthy cardio.  An example of this would be changing 30 minutes of jogging 2.5 miles to 20 minutes of running 2 miles which will result in a much faster pace. Eliminate outside distractions.  Let talkers know you’re focused on working out.  Have your MP3 play list already set. Post from: EveryJoe How to Shave Time off Your Workout

“The Time Traveler’s Wife” on DVD Posted: 08 Feb 2010 09:17 PM PST It's a week of romantic movies and this is one that your significant other might enjoy.  The Time Traveler's Wife is now out on DVD and Blu-ray and it's perfect for Valentine's Day (if you're celebrating, of course). image: Warner Bros. The film stars Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams as star-crossed lovers, of sorts, since he keeps popping in and out of her life since he travels through time.  I have to admit that seeing the previews, there were some moments that kinda creeped me out (he goes to see her as a child and looks at her lovingly – ugh). In the movie, artist Clare Abshire (McAdams) "shares a deep emotional bond with Henry De Tamble (Bana), a handsome librarian who travels involuntarily through time. Knowing they can be separated without warning, Clare and Henry treasure the moments they have together, imbuing them with the yearning and passion of two people imprisoned by time…and set free by love." I can't decide whether that plot sounds romantic or just plain sad.  I guess I'm going to find out since I will probably be watching this in the next few days. Post from: EveryJoe “The Time Traveler’s Wife” on DVD

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