Top 10 TV Anti-Heroes

It's a guilty pleasure to be watching and loving these TV anti-heroes many of us have grown to love. The popularity of these types of characters have grown so much that it is becoming harder to delineate which side is the hero and which side leans toward the villain character. Many popular anti-heroes like Dexter Morgan and Walter White are fictional, while some are based on the lives of actual historical characters such as Nucky Thompson and Rodrigo Borgia.

Something about each one of them is so irresistible that's why we keep coming back for more, week after week. Perhaps because they portray and live that dark side of us in the fantasy world. In the comfort of our couches, we watch them do their stuff without physical accountability on our side; and the best part of it is that the anti-heroes end up winning, more often than not (or so we'd like to think), unless the TV series gets cancelled or unless history has recorded their downfall.

In no particular order, these are my top 10 anti-heroes of from my favorite TV series.

1. Dexter Morgan of Dexter - Showtime
2. Pope Alexander VI of Borgias - Showtime
3. Nucky Thompson of Boardwalk Empire - HBO
4. Walter White a.k.a. Heisenberg of Breaking Bad - ANC
5. Tony Soprano of The Sopranos - HBO
6. Dr. House from House, M.D. - Fox
7. Kenshin Himura of Samurai X - Fuji TV (?)
8. Sherlock Holmes of Sherlock - PBS
9. Nicholas Brody of Homeland - Showtime
10. Bugs Bunny of Looney Tunes - Warner Bros.


There you have it. That's my list and these are mainly the shows I watch since I have very limited time for TV. I know you also have your own choices. Feel free to recommend your chosen anti-heroes.


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Product Review: A4tech N-70FX Padless Mouse

Not all computer mice are created equal. Even for simple computer tasks such as word processing and browsing, you will always want a reliable tool. Don't make the same mistake I committed not too long ago. With the intention to save some buck, I bought the low-price brands from store outlets in nearby malls. After having to replace 4 computer mice in only a few month's time, I learned my lesson.

I bought this A4tech N-70FX Wired Mouse July 1, 2012 and it has been serving me well up to this day (for 1 year, 7 months and counting), still in tip top shape. This are the actual photos of my mouse which I have been using daily for 17 months as of this time of writing.

There are lots of cheap computer mouse brands everywhere, often China-made. Out of frustration from using 4 mice priced at around $2 each in just a span of 1 year, I finally gave up and decided to buy a branded mouse.

I got this padless mouse for $8 from a certified A4 Tech store. The V-Track technology uses vertical ray which makes it versatile enough to run on any surface including fur, cloth, glass, and even on dusty areas without a mouse pad. True to its claim, I have saved money by not buying any of those expensive mouse pads from computer accessory stores.

The size of 3.9 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches is just right for my small hands. It does not stress my pointer finger unnecessarily since the distance of the buttons from the palm area keeps my fingers in a natural curve.
One of the special features of the N-70FX is its screen capture function which can be operated using the software that's downloadable from the A 4Tech website. Other functions accessible from the screen capture tool include the Tutor Pen, 4-way wheel, multimedia, 16-in-one, and host of other programmable tasks that can be done using this mouse.

The DPI button on top allows the user to select from 4 settings 800, 1,000, 1,200, and 1,600 DPI. The double-click orange button is my favorite function as it lessens finger stress. I programmed the two side buttons for zoom-in and zoom-out functions.

So far, so good. I'm a very satisfied A4Tech mouse user. After 17 months of use, this has no signs of malfunction. I'm never going back to those cheap mouse brands ever!

Shopping for Baby Clothes as Baby Shower Gifts

Baby showers are great opportunities to help the mother-to-be prepare for the arrival of her baby by adding some much-needed essentials to her nursery. Excited parents may have shopped in advance for the infant's needs but there can never be too many of these basic things to give the mother.

A new mom will not have a lot of free time to wash the baby's clothes. It would be great to provide any or a set of these items:

1) onesies or bodysuits - After the umbilical cord has fallen, the onesies will keep the baby snug and warm with this one-piece garment.
2) washable diapers - It's natural, environmental, and prevent a lot of rashes.
3) baby tees - Also consider giving these types of shirts with toddler sizes. These can save a lot of the parents' money when the baby grows a bit bigger in a few months.



4) baby mittens - Mittens are always useful especially in countries with cooler climates.
5) baby socks - Buy the bigger sizes. Many would probably give the infant-sized ones. The child's feet grow fast and will be needing larger ones soon.

These quick and handy tips for buying baby clothes can help you shop wisely so that your gifts will not go to waste sooner than expected.



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Fashion Trends: Overalls are Making a Sexy Comeback

It looks like fashionistas, particularly the fans of jumpers and overalls won't be spending a lot this year. Designers are bringing back overalls to the runway and to the streets. Come to think of it, did overalls really leave us at all? Well, not really; but this time overalls are getting a sexier twist.

Overall styles are more body-hugging than the usual sloppy-looking and loose-fitting utility wear. The wide-legged styles will still remain but undershirt will have to go, leaving a strappy look that still appears tough while maintaining enough bare arms and shoulders for a sexier look. Prints will remain in vogue.

If this is the case, we may expect to see more people flocking to thrift shops for basic material and dressmakers for alterations.

We'll be seeing traces of 70s and 80s fashion coming into play. Nothing's really new after all.

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