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How to configure services.msc to always open in Standard view

How to configure services.msc to always open in Standard view 1. In Explorer, navigate to "%windir%\system32\services.msc" 2. Right-click the file icon and select "Author" 3. Click on the "Standard" tab 4. Click "File" and "Save"

Syntax Highlighting - posting code on a web page

This is a free syntax highlighter written in JavaScript. It understands syntax for a dozen plus languages. The project home is here: http://code.google.com/p/syntaxhighlighter/

Auto Login for XP and 2000

To enable auto-login for Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/advanced/autologon.mspx To enable auto-login for Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/234562

"Real" work at home jobs

From "4 real jobs you can do from home - MSN Money" http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/4realJobsYouCanDoFromHome.aspx A call center in your home You hear a lot about companies routing their customer-service calls to workers overseas, but a less-noticed trend is the growth in home-based call-center workers. The number of such workers in North America has tripled since 2000, according to an estimate by research firm Yankee Group, with more than 670,000 phone agents in the United States and Canada now working at home. Thanks to the Internet and better call-routing technology, more companies are finding they can outsource their order-taking, sales and problem-solving calls to home-based workers, said LiveOps Chairman Bill Trenchard. LiveOps not only runs an outsource operation, Trenchard said, but it provides technology for companies that want to set up their own home-based call centers. Home-based workers tend to be better educated and more loyal than their counterparts at traditional call centers, Trenchard said. Most of LiveOps' workers have college degrees -- Opara has a master's -- and turnover is low. The flexibility that Opara likes also benefits companies. Home-based operators are typically contractors who are paid for each minute spent on the phone, so companies can quickly gear up to meet high demand without having to pay for idle workers during slack times. The job isn't without drawbacks. Pay usually starts around $8 an hour, assuming you get enough calls, which can come slowly at the beginning, Opara said. The jobs that simply require taking orders often pay the least, while the better-paying jobs typically require that you have sales skills. Call centers usually have no tolerance for audible distractions, so a crying baby, barking dog or ringing doorbell could get you fired. (Some companies require their workers have dedicated offices with doors to minimize potential distractions.) An operator also needs a dedicated phone line, a computer and high-speed Internet access. Some call centers that say they are currently hiring include:

• Alpine Access
• LiveOps
• Arise
• West at Home

Morning Cardio for Fat Loss

I've been wondering what a good approach is for burning extra fat. Should you do cardio before breakfast or after? Here's what I've found so far in my googling. I know this was also said in "Fitness Made Simple" by John Basedow. His does morning cardio routine (on an exercise bike) is done first thing in the morning, before breakfast. Also, the cardio workout should be somewhat light (no huffing and puffing, you should be able to carry on a normal conversation while exercising). This would probably be the "fat burning" heart rate zone, about 60% to 65% of your max heart rate.

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Topic: "run before or after breakfast" Ref: http://forums.nicemuscle.com/ftopic3078.html Cory said: "Exercising before breakfast will burn fat faster because your blood sugar is so low that your body will be forced to target fat for energy. If you eat before you run, the simple carbs in your food will be burned before your fat is mobilized. The burning order goes acetate, carbs, fat, then protein by the way (so def. do not have a beer before your run). That doesn't mean you shouldn't have anything in your stomach. You should drink water, and - like GNB said - a protein shake would be ideal (with water, not milk or juice) to prevent further muscle catabolism." further down, getNbig said: "You can always do cardio after you lift because your glycogen levels will be really low so again your going to be targeting the FAT!"

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Should I do cardio before breakfast? From: http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/callum23.htm Short answer yes, long answer you bet. There is some concern however if you do cardio first thing you are likely to burn more muscle than fat. But that is not necessarily the case. here are the positives of cardio first thing.

• You are in a fasted state, glycogen levels are low therefore you will burn more fat.
• Because you haven't eaten insulin levels are low, insulin interferes with the mobilization and burning of fat.
• If you eat before cardio you simply will burn what you just ate, not fat.
• It releases endorphins making you fell good for the rest of the day.

The list goes on. But as I said there is a concern for muscle loss. If you are really paranoid have a protein-only meal 30 mins before your cardio but no fat or carbs. Losing muscle due to early morning cardio is simply a result of a bad diet overall and can be avoided if your protein intake is high.

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Metabolism

Increasing Metabolism, Good food and healthy snacks

http://www.flatstomachtips.com/increase-metabolism-eating-habits.html http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/eating-habits.html http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/fat-burning-foods.html http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/healthy-snacks.html

• First meal should be within an hour of waking (start early)
• Do not eat late at night (stop at least 2 to 3 hours before going to bed)
• You should eat 5 to 6 small meals a day, keeping total calorie count about the same
• Meals should not be more than about 3 hours apart
• With more meals per day, you will burn more calories
• Aim to consistently give your body fruits, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and lean protein
• Drink lots of water

The actual process of breaking down food burns up calories. So if you eat several meals throughout the day, you'll burn up more calories through the digestion process. The reason you don't want to eat late at night is because your food may not properly digest. This can cause morning gas and stomach cramps.

Example eating schedule

• 7:00 a.m. - Eat breakfast
• 10:00 a.m. - Eat a light snack
• 1:00 p.m. - Eat lunch
• 4:00 p.m. - Eat a another snack
• 7:00 p.m. - Eat a small dinner with a treat

For 2,000 to 2,500 calories a day, eat about 400 to 500 calories per meal.

Beans are a very good sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best kinda of beans to eat are Navy, White, Kidney and Lima beans. Limit beans that are baked or refried. Refried beans contain tons of saturated fat while baked beans are usually loaded in sugar.

Oatmeal may not be the tastiest thing you can eat, but oatmeal definitely has some great nutritional qualities. It's also beneficial in fighting colon cancer and heart disease.

Olive Oil - Certain fats are good for you and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those "good fats". In fact, it's so good that it helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, a type of fat that researchers are finding provide outstanding health benefits. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monounsaturated fat. So instead of taking a swig of orange juice in the morning, many dieters are picking up a bottle of extra virgin olive oil.