Jon Torres
Former stay-at-home dad and PC Tech of various talents: calligraphy, healthy cooking,running, and raising my son. My writing is markedly humorous:I take my writing cues from Terry Pratchett and Dave Barry.
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I Think My PC Has a Virus: What Your PC Tech Actually DoesMany PC technicians will not tell you some behind-the-counter secrets that clean out most viruses and other malware from your Windows computer. In this article I'll spill some free beans to get you started. -
Pink Calligraphy Demo Gothic Lower CaseLower case gothic-style typface. Calligraphy demonstrated by hand, in one take. Pink marker used this time. -
Quick Colorful 3D Greeting CardDone in one take in between loads of laundry, with construction paper, glue and an exacto knife -
How to Make a Computer 3-D Pop-up CardFour cuts, a few folds, and some hand-drawn details quickly give you a pop-up card depicting a computer. Very simple and fun. Deliberately shown in fast forward. Hope this also inspires other ideas for you. -
Simple 3D Pop-up CardsThis style of card requires no gluing or extra pieces of paper. As Michaelangelo said, "Take a block of marble and remove anything that is not an elephant". I demonstrate four quick cards using office paper and an X-acto knife. -
Basic Calligraphy Drills (Easy)Note how the Dabs and Strokes are combined as building blocks of letters. I learned it's hard to hold the camera while doing this! -
3D Church CardDone in 1 take (in Fast Forward)this shows one way to make a 90-degree Origamic Architecture card of a little church. Quick and easy, using an X-acto knife and regular office paper -
How to Lift a DumbbellEver go through the motions of your workout and not get anywhere? I've been there too, and here's a few things I learned. -
Advanced Speed Reading Pacing PatternsLearn how to pace yoiur eyes with your hands when speed reading -
Getting Enough Protein in Your Diet: Drink Egg Whites for Your HealthNeed a great source of protein? Raw egg whites provide clean and excellent nutrition. -
Going Carless and Choosing the BicycleThinking of using the bike full-time for transportation? Here are some things you might need to consider first. -
How Not to Groom a DogThink you can groom a dog by yourself? Neither do I. But unlike most of you, I went out of my way to prove it. I saved some money (I think). I could not have done it without my sweet dog. Although I still think I didn't do it. -
How to Install a Hard Drive on Your Windows PCFollow these steps and caveats to easily install a new hard drive. Aspirin optional. -
How to Save Time StudyingDon't be caught unawares. When that test comes up "unexpectedly" (meaning you forgot until a few days before), just know how to skim the chapter/s for all the necessary facts, and you'll be fine. Zero in on what's on the test. Here's how I do it. -
Speed Reading, a Crash CourseLearn the essential concepts behind speed reading, and how you can use it for studying. -
Speed Studying: The Mnemonic Advantage vs Brute-Fore MemorizingSeveral reasons why you should look into learning the art of mnemonics for your school or work. Memorizing things becomes quick, easy and fun. -
Don't Join a Gym: Five ReasonsFitness does not come from a gym alone. In fact gyms might be a bad idea for you. Consider the following so you can open up to alternate avenues for your fitness plans. -
Two Methods to Separate Egg WhitesEver needed just the egg whites or the egg yolks for a recipe? Here are two ways to do it without any special utensils. -
Join a Gym: Five BenefitsJoin a gym, or go it alone? A few advantages gyms might offer, over a home setup. -
How to Prepare for an ExamReduce Test-stress when taking your mid-term, final, or any other exam. Keep the following bases covered and you''ll do fine. -
More Things to Do in Long BeachBig attractions in this city that aren't in the brochures, but should be. -
Is Our Education Relevant?I feel I should get a refund on the education I'm not using. I make a few phone calls to test my theory. -
Darna, My 70's Television HeroI relive the childhood memory of watching my favorite Filipino 70's super-heroine, Darna. Have some M&M's and read on. The special effects are something else. -
How to Crack an Egg One-HandedEver wanted to crack an egg and look like a professional? I'll teach you how. Read On. -
How to Backup DVD's to Video Compact DIsks (VCD's)Archiving your DVD can save wear and tear -
Dieting for the Real WorldHow I lost Fifty Pounds. My Simple, General Rules for Dieting and Weight Loss. Clear and Uncomplicated. -
Calligraphy Demonstration, Uncial StyleDone in 1 Take, filming myself, and using an Elegant Writer Calligraphy Marker -
Calligraphy Technique Demo, Italics Lower CaseItalics alphabet in lower case, done in one take as I held the camera in the other hand. -
Three-Legged Dog Nights: On Living with a Disabled PetSandy is our adopted amputee Spaniel. Half challenging, mostly a blessing, but all 100% cute doggy. Answers to "Leave me Alone"! -
What I Really Learned in SchoolI stayed in school, but ended up feeling like a guided misfile. I learned a lot, but maybe the teachers were just shooting for quantity. I give it back by making up for it in volume. -
Raving About My Asics Gel GT-2110 Running ShoesLoyal fan and customer/advocate of these super-comfortable running shoes. Find out why in this review. -
How to Capture Any Image on the Internet to Your PCHere are ways to save any picture from the internet, some less-known than others. -
How to Have SexDating and Finding the Right Person are impossible to explain. But that doesn't stop me from trying. -
Things to Do in Long Beach, CA - Tips From LocalsSometimes not all the most pleasant things about a place can't be found in a travel brochure. Long Beach has a few secret and not-so-secret places for a nice time. -
How to Talk to Your PC TechWith Tech-talk and jargon aside, more can be accomplished by connecting on a human level. -
How to Trade Unwanted Processes for PC SpeedManipulating the System Tray and/or the MSconfig utility can rid you of unwanted processes your computer has to juggle in memory. -
DVD Review Casino RoyaleThe movie is great, but the Special Features Disk is where the real good stuff is.
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How to Buy Your First Running ShoesA former footwear associate teaches you the ins and outs of running-shoe shopping. -
Fighting the Uncommon ColdWhy it's not fun to get sick, and why doctors make bad waiters. The infinite nature of matter, and the gooey proof attached.
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How to Memorize Anything, the Real Deal Part 2A second peg-word system for easily remembering anything for a test or presentation. Fun and stress-free. -
How Not to Improve Your LooksA childhood memory of trying to look older. My genius six-year-old neighbor gets both of us into trouble, and it was worth it. Today I want to look younger. Go figure. -
Filipinos Are Not HispanicA Filipino tries to explain using historical facts and contemporary culture.
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How to Deal with the New Trojan.Peacomm VirusTrojan.peacomm was first discovered in January 2007, and poses a threat for the unprotected. -
How to Edit Images in MS PaintMSPaint is no longer just for primitive drawings. Thanks to greater file support, photos in .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif format can be manipulated on this pre-installed program. -
On Raising a Super-Active ChildWe need to raise children with both a sense of safety and some willingness for creative risk-taking. We don't always want to, though. -
How to Practice CalligraphyA quick start guide to practicing calligraphy, using only a few specialized tools and simple exercises. -
How Not to Deal with a Mouse ProblemAre you a man or a mouse? Because I want you to taste this peanut butter bait for me.
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How to Cheer Someone UpA simple trick or two can get a laugh out of a bummed-out friend.
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A Spelling Snob VentsToo many people spell these little words wrong, I feel I must personally stop it! Call me the Donkey-Haughty of spelling.
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Naming the Filipino BabyIt is a tricky thing to name a Filipino baby. No comlicated rules, mind you-- It's just too easy to fall into a terrifyingly ugly choice of a name. It doesn't help that my wife is Mexican, and we each have our own cultural hang-ups.
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How to Memorize Anything, the Real DealNo psycho-babble theories. Here's something you can use to instantly memorize lists of up to a dozen items, much like those amazing people on TV. -
What Some Men Are Thinking: A Man-ifestoThere are traditional, unwritten rules that say we have to perform certain little tasks as men. Here are a few that I think should be amended. -
Are You a Villain?Wanted: Bad, bad guys to start work immediately! Former Telemarketers need not apply.
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Seuss. Doctor SeussReading a Dr. Seuss book to kids as a means to promote literacy and joy in reading.
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Wacky Changes for Our Crazy SportsSome sports need to be spruced up. I came up with a few ideas. But they all started to look alike to me.
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Hey, Badder-Badder! The Essentials of BaseballBaseball's rich history and tradition is lost on this confused observer.
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Why Filipinos Would Make Good AstronautsWhy the space program would love to have a Filipino working with them.
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Misadventures in BabysittingMy Wife's Niece and Nephew take us into their world. Manure and shin-kicking and other delights of childcare.
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Why Filipinos Won't Make Good AstronautsYou'd probably make a good Filipno astronaut, but it won't come without a few sacrifices. I explain it all. All in good fun, of course.
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Am I Fat? the Burning QuestionFar too many people ask whether they are fat, and they don't know whom to ask, or what indications to look for. Here is my Psychological and Technical take on the question.
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How to Shop for a ComputerComputer shopping can get daunting, especially when you don't know your keyboard from a surfboard. This article offers some help.
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Old School Weight Loss, Part 2The old-fangled secret everyone should be aware of in weight loss.
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How to Speed Up Your PCA computer professional shares tips to help their personal computers perform better.
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Spirituality vs. ReligionIf you take everything from a church, will it cease to be?
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Rules for Singing the Voltes V Theme SongRemember Voltes V when it first came out? If you do, then you're probably my age. This is how I remember it.
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A Fool Runs Through ItMy unplanned 8-mile jog in Medford, Oregon
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Bill and Ted's MatrixTed from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" having what should be a likely encounter. A mini-tribute to Keanu Reeves.
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Recast, RecastMy favorite idle pasttime of recasting movies and shows
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Weight Loss, Old-School StyleTired of looking for the latest and newest thing in losing weight? Here's probably the oldest.