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Chocolate covered fries?!

Seems like McDonald's have done it again with their experiments on their menu but I must say, chocolate with some fries does seem appetizing. Sadly, only Japan will start selling this from January 26th.

Seems like the combination of chocolate with salty foods can often be quite delicious, as anyone who's ever had chocolate-covered pretzels can tell you. It looks like these will be standard McDonald's french fries that are covered in two kinds of chocolate sauces: “Chocolate with cacao flavor and white milk chocolate.” McDonald's Japan is calling its new dish the “McChoco Potato” and it says that they exhibit a “wonderful salty and sweet harmonious taste.”

Whether this lives up to the hype remains to be seen but if these fries become successful in Japan, I can see McDonald's bringing them over to the U.S. and making them a staple of their all-day breakfast menu, much to the delight of stoner college kids everywhere.

Article from Appy Geek

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Looking to lose some weight? Juicing is the way to go!

Wanting to lose weight is a growing among people nowadays. Some take the drastic measures which affects their health while some do it the healthy way. But little did anyone know, even juicing helps with weight loss! It provides you with alot of nutritional value.

Easy Digestion

A huge benefit to juicing your vegetables or fruits as to eating them is that it makes it easier for your body to digest. If you were to actually consume those same vegetables raw, from a plate, in one sitting, you would find the process to be quite difficult. It would take a lot of effort to eat and digest the same quantity of food. But by juicing those vegetables, you get to drink in one glass a dense quantity of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients really easily.

Reduction in Cravings

When you drink a glass of freshly made vegetable or green juice, you are loading every cell of your body with detoxifying minerals. By drinking your veggies and fruit, you are giving your body all the amazing nutrients that it needs to heal, stay healthy, and reduce the risk of illness. In turn, you will also find that you experience a reduction in cravings, particularly for sweets or processed foods. This is because you are feeding your body all that it needs.

Tasty Fuel

It is also handy to know that green juices taste great! You can make your juice really flavorful by adding in lemon, mint or ginger to really add a tasty punch to your juice. You will enjoy the flavors of the juice so much that you will choose to make a juice rather than eat another less healthy snack food. It is also worth noting that juice you make at home on your own is a much better option than that which is store bought. Fresh juice made with a base of vegetables is going to contain much more nutrition than the kind that comes from a carton.

Filling Snack or Desserts

By drinking a freshly made juice, your appetite shuts off. This is because your body is getting all that it is required.  You much more satisfied than you would by eating empty calories in junk food. Your body will feel revitalized, not sluggish or heavy, and instead of searching for more food even after you have just eaten something, you will find that you don’t really want or need anything more.

Proper Diet

Once you start making juicing a regular part of your lifestyle, and start to experience all the health benefits and begin losing weight without a struggle, you will realize that incorporating fresh juicing into your life is definitely not a diet fad. As you start to get into juicing, you will find it great fun making new combinations of fruit and vegetables cocktails. You will make all kinds of unique and interesting drinks, and you will find that you never get bored from the endless variety of beverages that you can make for yourself and others. You will also want to share these drinks with others, which will also mean getting encouragement and support from those around you as you continue your weight-loss goals.

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First Jobs Teaches You So Much

Everyone has been through a first job. They either stick with it or they move on. When they move on, it could be either due to demotivating factors like not getting enough pay or what they promised or a treatment they didn't deserve. But just like life, we all learn a little something from our first jobs! I know I did. Here are some greatest lessons we all learn from our first jobs.

Figure it out

You're fresh, you're new to the real world. The job you got might require things that you have never tried before. Which means, you would have to go to the seniors often to ask about different aspects of how to get a task done. Let's face it. It's better for you to figure it out on your own. Figuring out how to get the job done or problem solve solutions on your own. Forcing yourself to learn can lead you to greater heights, what more, improving your career and knowledge.

Effective Communication

Working with others or people from different cultures and background breaks you out of your comfort zone and teaches you to learn to talk better which is very useful for your career.

Don't burn any bridges

My first job was something to definitely remember. From the broken promises of never getting what we should to the difficulties of not getting any support from the higher management to dealing with having absolutely nothing to do on most days and demanding bosses. It's still better to treat them with respect until you find another job because their reference could get you a long way.

Deal with it

There are many situations in life where you have something to attend to along with other bazillion task in your hands with no one helping or the people that was suppose to help disappearing. Keeping your cool in such situations and handling things the right way can help you grow so much and forces you to learn. Plus side? If such things happe, you know what to do.

Suck it up

No matter how hard or dragging your job gets, suck it up and do it. At the end of they day, it's a job and you're getting paid for it.

Bringing a notebook everywhere

I love writing down anything new or anything that I would have to do so I can always refer back when I need it. Practice doing that and trust me, it helps you so much.

Pay attention to details

I have always been absent minded or distracted at my job, therefore leading me to forget the tiniest details that affected the clients. When I sat down and was told to better my concentration, it helped me alot in improving and producing better work results.

Hard work Pays Off.

I think this needs no explanation. I worked hard at my current job and the results I got from it was something that can definitely not be replaced!

Be Careful who you Associate Yourself with

This has got to be such a good lesson for everyone to learn, be it for life or work. Choosing the right people in your life can always have a good impact in your life. I would jot down every experience I have in this matter but I am sure you have experienced it as well.

Always do more than what's expected of you

Doing this makes you stand out than your other colleagues. When you go the extra mile, you not only learn more new things but also be able to help out more, earning the trust of your seniors.

Dress Up

First impression always matter. Well, actually every impression matters. The way you dress says alot about you. So, dress well.

Enthusiasm is Key!

Being enthusiastic about your job is a great factor. It helps your employees to always remember you, even when you leave.

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6 rules of shopping!

It's a new year! Which means a new me. No, not in that cheesy corny way but when else is the best time to revamp your looks than the new years? And no better time to do it too with the sales currently going on! Want to get the best deals or want to get the item that you've been eyeing on? Be a great golden shopper with these 6 rules.

Shop at random hours of the day.

I remember watching a video of the long queue for the black friday and H&M X Balmain. The crazy long night waits, the pushing and grabbing, the fighting over one piece of clothing or item, the cursing and yelling. Definitely not a great sight or environment you would want when you are shopping. It ruins your concentration and makes you lose focus of the items that would really fit you.

Therefore, be smart with your time. Don't join in the crowd. Come at a time that has lesser people, probably Monday morning or anyday late at night.

Know your Sizes in ALL Measurements

Don't be those people that only know a certain measurement of your size! So when you actually find something you really would want to add to your wardrobe, the measurement would not hinder that purchase.

Identify the Missing Pieces in your Wardrobe

We all have an individual style so it's little wonder we get repeatedly drawn to the same items.Here's an idea: go through your wardrobe before you shop, to identify what's missing. You might have ten pairs of black jeans, for instance, but not one pair in blue. Or ten short LBDs, and not one of showstopping floor-length. Really think about what will be a good investment and a useful addition to your wardrobe.

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Give me some Firecracker Shrimp!

Coming from an Asian background, I grew up enjoying spicy food! Anything that isn't spicy, I would find it super blend so imagine my giddy happiness when I saw this Firecracker Shrimp recipe on Tastemade. It looks so yummy, I want to give it a try. You should too!

Afterall, it is freezing cold in winter. Something spicy will definitely give you the warmth you need. Let me know what you think!

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 Thai chilli, chopped

Fresh juice from half a lime

1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

pinch of salt and pepper

12 shrimps, peeled

6 egg roll wrappers,cut into half diagonally

Cornstarch Water

Frying Oil

In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, chili, lime, cilantro, salt and pepper. Add the shrimps and marinate for 10 minutes.

Place a shrimp on left side of a triangle egg roll wrapper, leaving the tail out. Bring the left edge of the wrapper tightly over the shrimp, and roll half way. Brush the other corner of the wrapper and fold the top corner down and continue to roll tightly. Repeat with rest of the shrimps and egg roll wrappers.

Fry in 375°F until golden brown and shrimp is cooked, about 3 minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

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5 resolutions you should have for your career!

It's 2016! Firstly, Happy New Years everyone. May your 2016 be a good year not only for personal life but also a career boosting year for you. Let's toss aside all the drama for now and work towards your dream. Here are 5 resolutions that you should have to end 2016 with the position you have in mind.

Learn one thing that has no practical application in your life

When Steve Jobs studied calligraphy, he marveled at the beauty and artistry of the technique. He admitted that learning the skill wasn’t the most pragmatic thing he’s ever done. Little did he know how his calligraphy experience would deeply influence his sense of design in his work at Apple.

My 2016 will be working towards improving myself in terms of skills and learning new things, even if it has nothing to do with my career. Resolve to take a course, attend a conference, read an instructional book, or find that mentor who can stoke your curiosity and teach you about something you have a burning desire to know. Forget about the practicality part of it and have fun. You never know where it might take you.

Have one experience that stretches you

If you’re hoping to move up in your organization or career, look for one experience this year that will help you do just that. Maybe that means volunteering to help put on an industry conference that will ultimately lend your company the brand exposure it’s been seeking, thereby placing you in a prime position for promotion and praise. Even if that’s not the end result of you trying your hand at something outside your career comfort zone, it’s likely to introduce you to new people, offer you a memorable new learning experience, and lead you to discover insight about yourself.

Learn One Tech Skill

Pick one tech skill you’d like to learn, and find out how to do it. Of course, no tech conversation would be complete without a mention of coding and the sheer number of beginner and intermediate classes available now as a result. As one of the biggest in-demand skills today, learning the basics can hardly do harm.

Read 3 Books that Will Push Your Career Forward

Read one whole book every four months! Choose one that will make you think, or what will inspire you on whatever path you are on.

Plan one unplugged weekend - 48 Hours WiFi Free

Internet has taken over our lives. We are either on our phones or the laptop almost every hour of our lives. Take a weekend off the wifi so you are able to re-energize yourself and be more creative. Experience life outside of the Internet. You will never know what kind of surprises you will have.