Many of us have a desktop computer at home and we all got the basic cables needed to to be able to use the computer and to have it function. Yet, many of us add more and more cables because we want to connect the computer to the internet, we want to add a web cam, or we need a microphone to be able to make phone calls through the computer. Slowly and slowly we add more wires and our cables get tangled up. So how do we prevent from making such a mess?

There are easy way to prevent this from having it and all you really need are zip ties. many of those cables can be arranged and separated into a categories and then zip tied together so that they wont go out of place.  Easy steps such as separating cables can make your desktop more cleaner and whenever you have a problem it can be easier to fix. 

On March 20, 2010 SDSU will be offering their annual open house that is available to the SDSU community, staff, faculty, future students, and currents students as well as their family. This event is held every year and most of the attractions are free. There are a few events one has to pay for, but it is a small number compared to all the activities offer.  The open house will be from 10am to 3pm. This open house has something for everyone and dozens of people will be attending.

Explore SDSU is offered every March to celebrate SDSU month, a month long celebration of San Diego State relationship with the San Diego community. There will be many guest speakers and cartoon character, such as Arthur the Aardvark to whom reads a book to all the kids. Come to the open house you might find something you like.

Nowadays everyone has a cellphone and we can all text. Some people have plans that are unlimited text messages, other have limited text, and some pay for every text they send. Yet, at one point in our life we have all texted. People have become avid texters and text to everybody at any time, but  are these texters taking it too far?

We all have seen the typical texter who texts in class, lunch, and when walking. Some of us even do this too. Some of these people have taken this texting to far. I am not saying texting is wrong, but some people have taken it too far. Have you ever had a friend to whom you were talking to and at every minute they take out their phone to text? Then seem they are ignoring us and not paying attention to what we have to say. It makes them look like their other friends or other people they are talking to are more important. 

Texting is not bad but it could become a bad habit. There are more appropriate times to when to text. For example, if you are alone at home and have nothing to do texting is acceptable. Yet, when you are interacting with real people and have other people attention to you then maybe texting a little less would be better. Virtual communication is taking over actual conversation and we are helping this.  Its important to talk to the people we have face to face then through a phone.

There are no 100% guarantees against not getting sick getting a flu Shot. Washing your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your face and mouth, disinfecting your room with lysol or some sort of disinfectant, disinfecting door knobs  people touch a lot, and washing your hands can help reduce the chances of you getting sick. There is one thing you can do that will dramatically reduce your risk of sickness. keep your hands clean, and do not touch your face or mouth unless you have just washed your hands. Most illnesses are transmitted through contact with germs on surfaces touched or used by the sick person, doorknobs, sink handles, and other materials constantly contacted by other individuals. Also, learn the right way to wash your hands: use soap, briskly rub your hands and let the clean water rinse them thoroughly, under your nails and rings too. do not turn off the water with your clean, wet hand-the germs are there waiting. use a piece of paper toweling to turn the water off-remember, you turned the water on with your dirty hands. Dry your hands thoroughly on a clean towel. Making this a habit  you will enjoy much more sick-free time and more time doing things you want.

Email is the most common and convenient way to communicate in the business world,  to  colleagues, employers, employees, professors and others who require formal communication. The smallest mistake can make a negative impression. People are not being careful on how they are formatting their emails before sending it to the recipients. Most emails written in a professional area are written as if they were a casual email to a friend. Most people in the working industry are nice people, but they usually have many things in their minds that a vague email is not helping them at all.

1. Always fill in the subject line with a topic that means something to your reader. Do not be vague on what the subject is. For example if you have a deadline for something write the subject as "Deadline for Applications"



2. Never start a message with a vague "This." ("This needs to be done by 5:00.") Because most of us have to read dozens of e-mails a day, specify which "this" you're talking about.



3. The first paragraph should be about who you are and why you are sending the email. The second paragraph should contain the solutions or desired follow through of the situation.



4. Don't use ALL CAPITALS (no shouting!). or all lower-case letters either



5. Avoid email abbreviations and chat room acronyms: you may know all the abbreviations there are but the reader may not. Try to avoid using abbreviations.


6. Be brief and polite. If your message runs longer than two or three short paragraphs, consider  reducing the message, or  providing an attachment. If you  include any attachments, mention them in the email so that the receiver does not get suspicious. Also, appropriately name the attachments so that the receiver knows what they are just by looking at the name.


7. Provide a closing statement. Thanking the receiver for their time. Courtesy is always important, no matter how short the email really is. Include a follow up statement such as, "I will contact you again with further information," or "I look forward to hearing your ideas."



8. Add a signature block with appropriate contact information. In most cases, this means your name, business address, and phone number, along with a legal disclaimer if required by your company. Do not clutter the signature block with a clever quotation and artwork. That is not needed.



9. Edit and proofread before hitting "send." Do not let your emails be sloppy and have simple mistakes in it. Proofread, proofread, proofread.



10. Finally, reply promptly to serious messages. If you need more than 24 hours to collect information or make a decision, send a brief response explaining the delay.

Unprofessional email.

Professional email