Archive for January, 2011

  • Avoiding Accidents at Disney World

    Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

    Sooner or later nearly everyone ends up at Disney World or Disneyland — or one of the many other Disney theme parks spread all over the world. Kids go for the magic and adults take the kids or go on their own to recapture their childhood .

    It is wise to remember that, however small, there is always a chance of Disney World accidents marring an otherwise perfect vacation. While the catastrophic accidents can’t be prevented, there are plenty of steps guests can take to reduce their chances of falling victim to smaller accidents.

    Start by protecting yourself. Wear comfortable clothes that suit the climate and protect you from the weather. This includes hats, scarves, and sunblock. Drink plenty of water, eat regular meals and take rest breaks throughout the day. The number of breaks will depend on the ages of the people in your party as well as their health conditions.

    Speaking of health conditions, make sure to have any prescription medication or equipment handy and carry basic first aid supplies for minor cuts, scrapes, and insect bites. Don’t get on a ride if you have a medical condition that is on the prohibited list.

    The most important thing is to be alert to immediate hazards, such as things you could trip over or fall into, and to follow all park rules , no matter how simple-minded they may seem. These two things alone can help you avoid almost every possible accident.

  • Sharing Social Bookmarks

    Thursday, January 13th, 2011

    Social seems to be the catch word of this new decade. There are social networks, social media, and humans are considered to be social animals. The web has been replaced with the social web , which is a redundant phrase, however popular it becomes. Internet users have become obsessed with the ability to share every part of their lives online, from their latest home video to what they ate for breakfast to pictures of their pets and children.

    Many web surfers like to share bookmarks. To this end, they join social bookmarking sites which allow them to post their favorite websites, blog posts, and articles as well as photos, podcasts, videos, and any other items with a URL. The best social bookmark services allow users to rank, rate, and comment on individual bookmarks or “stories.” This allows people to share their opinions along with the links.

    When it comes to social bookmarking, sharing is everything. In addition to the commenting and ranking, many sites give users tools for sending the bookmarks to other users, usually designated as “friends.” They may also be able to post their bookmarks directly to other social websites as status updates or “shares” that appear in their feed or on their wall.