Usage: Everyday vs. Every day

The proper use of everyday and every day is something that still confuses a lot of people. In fact, you will see "everyday" used instead of the proper "every day" in ads of popular products.

Ramen Hunt: At Ajigen Japanese Restaurant

Ramen is one of the best foods to have not only on rainy and cold days but also when you need a pick-me-up (it’s right up there with chocolate and ice cream). Fortunately, authentic Japanese ramen is not hard to come by these days as you can see Japanese restaurants almost everywhere. One of these restaurants is Ajigen Japanese Restaurant in AS Fortuna, situated between EastWest Bank and Oftana Hotel. You’ll probably miss this cosy place if you don’t look closely or if you’re not looking for it specifically. 

PTB Facts: Things You Need to Know

What is PTB?

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is a contagious disease of the lungs caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although the bacteria generally affect the lungs, they also affect other areas such as the spine, the kidneys, and the brain. To differentiate, tuberculosis of the lungs is referred to as pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and the tuberculosis in other areas as extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). PTB is more common.

oDesk Freelancing 101

So you’ve decided to try your hands at freelancing. Naturally, oDesk would be among your top choices to market your skills and look for jobs. After all, oDesk is one of the top global marketplaces these days. Not to be a downer or anything, but don’t assume that landing jobs at oDesk is easy. There’s a very stiff competition, and some people somewhere are always willing to take on a job for a rate so slow it’s almost like they are offering their services for free. Contractors would also prefer to hire freelancers with experience and whose profiles are the Chuck Norris of oDesk. But take heart and don’t be disheartened. Those freelancers with 10,000 hours worked and 6/5 reviews have to start somewhere, right?

Divergent Roads and Friends Lost Along the Way

Have you ever suddenly, out of the blue, thought of dear friends you haven't been in contact with for years? Have you ever felt like a part of you was left somewhere your roads have diverged, probably lost to you forever the same moment you and your friend decided to follow different paths in life, and you were not even aware about it? Have you ever smiled a small whimsical smile and felt a heaviness in your heart thinking of the fun things you had with your friends in the past?

E-reader vs Printed Books: Is One Really Better than the Other?

Avid readers probably go through the dilemma of whether to get an e-reader or just stay with printed books at one time or another. On one hand, printed books, especially old ones that smell moldy and whose pages have been yellowed with age, make reading more intimate and meaningful. On the other hand, an e-reader is slim and light and very handy and can store thousands of books, which is convenient especially if you travel.  There’s also the matter of saving trees (get an e-reader and help save trees that way) and the unreliability of technology (stick with tangible books because they don’t have batteries that run out).