PC Mark, Are You One of Us?

Whether you are a certified PC Gamer or an avid PC User who used to spend most of their time facing their computers, then you surely have this so called "PC Mark". As a blogger and sort of a gamer for almost six years, I am happy that I got this "certification" LOL. Are you one of us?

I am not really a hard core gamer but if I play something, I make sure to finish it up to the end. I am also a picky one and certainly not into action. I used to choose those role playing games or some horror survival as long as it follows a creative plot line (It is a MUST for me). I really don't care how poor the interface is as long as its good and has a highly commendable longevity, that would be fine. Ragnarok, FlyFF, Rose Online, Dragon Nest, Resident Evil series, Silent Hill, Left 4 Dead are few of that games that I adore. 

PC Mark is not only for gamers but for avid PC Users too. An online writer like me, for an instance, is required to work in front of my PC eight hours a day (excluding my time for Blogging, and Social Networking). Generally, I spend more than half of my day facing my computer so I guess it is not really surprising to get such mark right? 

Health wise, I came across an article stating that people who got this mark tend to have the so called "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". It is not a fatal condition but it will somehow give you some sort of discomfortness that can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers at some worst cases. If you want to know whether you have a CTS, feel free to try this so called "Phalen's Test" that I found online.

Put your elbow on the table as if you are about to have an arm wrestle (use the arm that hurts). Keep your arm and elbow in that position then flop your hand over. Leave it like that for ten minutes; if your finger and digits to the thumb side begin to tingle, it's likely carpal tunnel.

After doing such test, it seems that I really have one because my index finger begun to tingle. So what is the proper solution to get rid or to prevent yourself from having one? Take some simple Ibuprofen (if you are not asthmatic, and have not had any gastric bleeding problems) and stop using your computer for a couple of days. 

STOP USING YOUR COMPUTER???? Wait lemme search for another way.......
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Maybe I could use a Wrist Rest Keyboard or Mouse pad right? Whew.. what a relief.....

So How about you guys? Have a PC Mark too? 

TOP FIVE BEST LEAGUES OF SUPERHEROES

It's February and time is really running so fast! This is going to be my first entry for this month and second after my "come back". So far, I love my progress and I manage to update my blogs and do my daily blog visiting routine at the same time. Lemme grab this opportunity as well to thank you guys who supported by Entry "Start the Year Right with Sulit.com.ph, Start it With a Blast". Hope you can still the keep the comments coming til Feb 20. 

Moving back to my new Top Five Entry, I'm going to list down five of the best groups of Superheroes from comics. We only have few leagues of superheroes in both DC or Marvel Universe so I guess this list is somehow predictable.So let's start shall we?

TOP FIVE BEST LEAGUES OF SUPERHEROES

TOP 5 BEST LEAGUE OF SUPERHEROES

"WATCHMEN"

I really had a hard time to tell which group of Superheroes deserves the fifth spot. I was  actually thinking of four groups including Teen Titans, Fantastic Four , and The Exiles but I came up with a decision to place the Watchmen instead. Fantastic Four, at some point became a member of the Avengers, The Exiles was a part of X-men while Teen Titans had some cross overs with Justice League so I guess, it is pretty much okay to put them here to offer some variety. Watchmen is set in an alternate reality which closely mirrors the contemporary world of the 1980s. The primary difference is the presence of superheroes. Their existence in this version of America is shown to have dramatically affected and altered the outcomes of real-world events. Interestingly, even the fact that they called themselves "Superheroes", Doctor Manhattan is the only member who possesses super powers. 

Primary Members : The Comedian, Doctor Manhattan, Nite Owl, Ozymandias, Rorschach, and Silk Spectre

TOP 4 BEST LEAGUE OF SUPERHEROES

"THE LEGION"

I'm sure you have heard about Braniac, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy right? Well, they are few of the most notable characters from this team. The Legion of Superheroes came from an old superhero comics with a very futuristic approach. The story occurs during the 30th and 31st century. In fact, they are known as the predecessors of famous superheroes from Justice League. Most of them are the off springs of the might superheroes who decided to continue their parents legacies. I find it very fascinating that most of their superhero names always end up with Boy or Girl. 

Primary Members: Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Lighting Lad, Triplicate Girl, Phase, Superboy, Chamelion, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Brainiac 5, Supergirl, and Karate Kid

TOP 3 BEST LEAGUE OF SUPERHEROES

"X-MEN"

When you say Mutant, the first group that will come up to your mind is nothing more but X-men. I guess the term mutants was immortalized by this team. X-men is a group of  individuals that possesses unusual skills. They are carrying the so called "X-genes" which gives them their abilities. They were all recruited by Professor Xavier (Professor X). Due the huge impact of the series, it has been adapted into several media franchises such as films, animated series, video games and more. 

Primary Members: Professor X, Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Grey, Storm, Rouge, Iceman, Beast, Angel, and more. 

TOP 2 BEST LEAGUE OF SUPERHEROES

"JUSTICE LEAGUE"

DC's most notable league of Superhero! Nothing can be more fascinating than the combination of world's famous superheroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder woman. Each of them managed to create their own reputation and if there is one word to describe this team, it would be "grandest". The initial Justice League lineup included seven of the DC superheroes being published regularly at that time: Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Wonder Woman. Several adaptations have been made including various spin offs, animated series, and hopefully a live action film. 

Primary Members: Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder woman. 

THE BEST LEAGUE OF SUPERHEROES

"THE AVENGERS"

I guess this team needs no more introduction. They are the Earth's Mightiest Heroes indeed and even before the successful film adaptation last year, we already know them all. This is most likely the answer of Marvel to  DC's Justice League. The Avengers originally consisted of Iron Man (Tony Stark), Ant-Man (Dr. Henry Pym), Wasp (Janet Van Dyne), Thor, and Hulk (Bruce Banner). Interestingly, it was The Wasp who named their team as The Avengers simply because it only sounded "dramatic". The team eventually grew and recruited several members even those former villains like Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Although some notable members left the team for various reasons. Now, i am hoping that the upcoming sequel will add more of their popular members who deserve a role such as Dr Henry Pym, Wasp, and Vision. Oh! and Black Panther too ^_^

Primary Members: Captain America, Iron Man, Ant Man, The Wasp, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Hawkeye and more.