Mistakes to Avoid When Deploying VoIP Service

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Through the years, more and more Singapore establishments are discarding the traditional telephone systems in exchange for VoIP services due to its many benefits. Though there are definitely a lot of benefits to be gained, you should know how to avoid the common pitfalls of VoIP service providers to fully enjoy its advantages. Here are some common mistakes that you should avoid in order not to end up costing more instead of saving money.

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1. Failing to understand the system

Before choosing a provider, make sure you have fully understood how the VoIP system works. Of course, you don’t need to master the whole technology. Learning the basics is enough to help you avoid the common mistakes you could possibly encounter.

2. Choosing a flagship provider

If the provider is new to the industry, it is possible that their first wave of consumers is used as test subjects. This is not to say that all new providers have the same tactic and are poor service providers; however, if you’re considering a newly established VoIP Singapore provider, make sure they know what they’re talking about.

The industry of voice over IP isn’t fully developed yet, therefore, the more you need to be cautious with your choice of service supplier. You don’t want them to just disappear after the installation, or worse, install a complex system that buys you a lot of problems and conflicts.

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3. Choosing a provider that doesn’t consider bandwidth and traffic

Deploying a VoIP service to your system means that your telephone calls will be transmitted over the Internet. Depending upon the type of connection installed, the upload capacity may be limited. If your business requires you to make calls and transmit large amount of data, your bandwidth may not be enough to support your day-to-day operations. The result would be low-quality voice calls and unreliable voice over IP connection.

4. Skipping the network test

Some providers skip the evaluation process of an existing network. Having the network evaluated will determine whether or not your Internet connection is capable of handling a VoIP system. If the provider does not offer a network evaluation, ask them about it. If it seems like they don’t run such test, it would be best to move on to the next provider.

5. Not inquiring about licenses

For residential voice over IP, establishing a connection is very easy. You just have to choose a service provider, pay for it, and download the required software. However, for business purposes, this isn’t the case. Many providers use licensing to lock their clients in. They usually take advantage of the great value of VoIP to conceal the licensing until you sign the contract and get locked in. make sure to find out their licensing policies before signing the dotted line.

We hope that the items mentioned above will help you in your integration of VoIP service to your existing system. The most important point here, in order to enjoy a reliable connection, is to make sure that your VoIP Singapore provider is competent and consistent when it comes to service maintenance and technical support.

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New Year Leftover Tips  

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The celebrations will not be over at least after New Year. Singaporeans love New Year and welcome it with a bash. Parties are everywhere and it is only a matter of picking which one to attend. However, the real essence of New Year is welcoming another year and hoping it would be better than the previous year together with the family.

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Despite the attractive parties you are invited, choosing to be with the family is a better choice. The preparations are all set and the merriment comes next. When everything is finished, you are left with one dilemma – what to do with the leftover? You cannot just throw it after all it is in your bucketlist not to waste food.

This article will help you dispense unpleasant thoughts of throwing leftover food. Here are some tips that you can consider when dealing with leftovers:

  • Cool them first: Leftovers can still be eaten if it is properly stored. It is important that you store it properly to prevent spoilage. The best thing to do is cool them first before securing it in a container and off to the refrigerator. You need to cool it for at least one to two hours and put it in the freezer.
  • Split it into smaller portions: If you have more than one type of leftover food, it would hasten the cooling if you split it into smaller portions. If you put it in smaller portions or containers, it will be easy to defrost plus convenient to get what you need for future use.
  • Know the timetable: You can still eat meat leftovers within two days after it was cooked and one day for rice dishes.

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  • Make sure to defrost it first before reheating: When you use the leftovers, you have to make sure that you defrost them in the fridge overnight before reheating it .This is to ensure that the meat will not suffer sudden drop of temperature which is enticing for bacteria.
  • Make something out of it: It is possible to make something out of the leftover. For instance, you can make a curry or casserole out of the turkey. After cooking a new meal, it is okay to freeze it if there are more left.
  • Do not put in room temperature for too long: If there are more visitors coming, do not take the food out of the refrigerator yet. After consuming, it is okay to place it back in the refrigerator within an hour.

Leftovers should not be dispensed instantly because it can still be of great use.

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Spotting Signs of Vitamin Deficiency  

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Sometimes, we ignore problems and disregard their warning signs. Attending to these signs is most critical when the problems pertain to our health. Be warned: you may be ignoring signs of vitamin deficiency.

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For now, you repel and ignore the signs but it will be back to taunt us. To avoid surprise or shock of your ailments, you need to spot signs of vitamin deficiency. Here are some warning signs of vitamin deficiency:

  • Mysterious fatigue: You made sure to rest the night before (and nights before it) but somehow when you wake up, there is this mysterious and unexplained fatigue. If this feeling persists, it is a sign that you lack iron or copper, zinc, vitamin C, D and B complex and potassium.

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  • Weakness: If you constantly feel your bones aching or your muscles sore, it is a sign that you lack vitamin D. Vitamin D controls calcium which maintains strong bones.
  • Shortness of breath: When you experience shortness of breath even if no significant physical exertion is done, it is a tell-tale sign that you lack vitamin B12 and c.
  • Cracks at the mouth: Mouth problems can reflect riboflavin or iron deficiency.

If you have one or more signs, you should visit your doctor right away. Living and surviving here in Singapore is a struggle. If you do not have enough nutrients in your body, things will be more difficult. With this, there is a need to improve your  diet as soon as possible so you can have the recommended amount of nutrients necessary for bodily function.

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Secrets to Smelling Good

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Smelling good can be one of your assets. If you smell good, people will definitely swarm around you. If you smell that bad, many people will surely ignore or avoid you. You do not want to be ostracized. You have to accept that sometimes, you are judged by how you smell.

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Smelling good is a challenge here in Singapore and because of the humidity, you tend to sweat a lot. As your day progresses, you lose that freshness but it does not mean that you have to yield. You can do something. Here are some things that you need to know about the art of smelling good:

  • Wearing fresh clothes: It is imperative that you wear fresh clothes every day. You have to be particular about choosing your clothes though. The best thing that you can wear is airy clothes. Sweat is not smelly but if bacteria accumulate, it can yield a funky smell.

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  • Laundering right: There is even the right way to launder clothes. You need to pay attention to how you wash your clothes. You need to rinse your clothes at least three times and employ fabric conditioner. Fabric conditioners have the power to keep the clothes fresh longer than ordinary detergent soap.

 

  • Coat scents: Even the most powerful eau de toilette is not a match for Singapore’s humidity. Keeping the scent long is a challenge but it is possible. The best thing that you can do is to coat the scents so it will last long. You have to consider products that carry the same scent from the body wash to the lotion and the perfume. The scent will surely linger.

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Staying Healthy Despite the Haze

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The haze in Singapore has been a concern of its citizens for months now. The government is exhausting every way possible to help alleviate and even eliminate the haze hanging above the city.

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It’s been a serious cause of concern for the citizens especially because it’s been reported to have adverse health effects. The fine floating particles in the haze can be inhaled by people and can be trapped in the respiratory system.

Rather than simply tapping our fingers while waiting for the problem to be solved, we should do basic health precautions to stay in good health despite the poor air condition.

Little Adjustments

  • The particles in the haze can be easily trapped in the filters of your air-conditioning unit so be sure to constantly clean and change the air filters.
  • Restrain yourself from trimming and plucking the hairs inside your nostrils. This tip may sound a bit weird but nose hairs are actually important in keeping the air we inhale moist and clean. Trimming your nose hairs short can permit the entry of sooty air inside our lungs and the alveoli.

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Necessary habit changes

  • The body’s natural defenses prevent the entry of invading substances from entering our nasal passages however with the worsening of the haze, wearing a mask when we go out and even at home is becoming compulsory.
  • If you are not in possession of a respiratory mask, you may use a wet rag as a quick but temporary solution.

In case the haze worsens

  • There are instances when a simple surgical mask is not enough to protect us from the damaging haze. During these moments, an air purifying respirator seems like the best option you have. These masks cover half of the face and are designed to guarantee that the air you breathe is totally clean.
  • Now a gas mask can be worn during a worst case scenario. You can purchase different filter options for the gas mask. There are filters for protection from a particular object and filters designed to trap about 99.5 percent of the particles floating in the air. However, wearing this mask is not comfortable. Breathing may prove to be difficult, and wearing it can get too hot and sweaty.

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How to Properly Apply Concealer  

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Normal people like us do not have expert makeup artists at our disposal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is why we have to learn how to perfectly apply makeup on our own. Part of this is learning to put on concealer seamlessly.

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To help you in learning quickly, we give you essential concealer tips that can help you achieve that perfect makeup look.

 

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  • Always choose the right color. Choose a shade closest to your natural skin tone and color.
  • Always start with applying foundation before topping it with concealer. This will ensure that the concealer won’t be erased by the sponge or brush used in applying foundation.
  • Always put on concealer mildly. Spread a light layer over the blemish, scar or spot.
  • Do not rub the concealer over the skin, instead do light dabbing and tapping strokes to blend the concealer in.
  • Always set the concealer with translucent powder so that it doesn’t slide down.

 

For scars

  • For dark scars, use orange concealer to offset the color of the mark and make it unnoticeable.
  • For raised scars, using a light concealer shade can draw more attention to the scar. Instead, use a concealer that is perfectly similar to your skin color and blend it properly.

 

For dark circles

  • To conceal dark circles under the eyes, use a concealer in the color of orange or peach. The orange color of the concealer will cancel the blue-colored shadows in your under eye.
  • Top the orange concealer with a makeup base that matches your skin color perfectly.
  • Apply this using your ring finger, the one with the lightest touch so as not to pull at the delicate skin of the eyes.
  • Do not simply concealer on the under-eye area by using a simple dotting motion. This only draws attention to the puffiness of your eyes.
  • Instead, draw an inverted triangle under your eyes and blend well.

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For pimples and blemishes

  • In concealing a pimple, use a green concealer to cancel the redness. Use a clean brush on the pimple to not worsen the irritation and avoid spreading bacteria.
  • On the area surrounding the pimple, use cotton buds to cover the area in liquid concealer.
  • Apply a finishing powder to set the concealer.
  • For blemishes on the chest area, simply alternate between concealer and setting powder until the blemish is completely undetectable.
  • On days when you don’t have a concealer with you, use a dot of liquid foundation on the blemish and let it dry until it reaches the consistency of a concealer. After which, don’t forget to always blend properly.

 

For instant highlighting effect

  • A concealer can act as a double duty highlighting product. Use a light-colored concealer and apply it on the brow bone below your eyebrows, in the inner V of the eyelids, on the center of your forehead and the center of the chin.

 

Concealer colors for different problems

  • Yellow- use for discoloration and to even out skin tone
  • Green- used to conceal redness from spots and blemishes
  • Orange/Peach and Pink- use this for the blue shadows and dark circles under the eyes

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How to Quit Your Job in Good Terms

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Now, we established that we need to change careers before it is too late for us. The next thing that we need to do is quit our job. The thing is, we cannot just take off. We should make sure that we parted right.

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When the time comes, we want to live with dignity and on good terms with the company. Here are some tips on quitting our job:

  • The art of timing: We might feel uneasy telling the whole office that we are leaving soon. There will be many questions and unless we do not want to catch all the attention, it is best to tell everyone a month before we actually leave.
  • Give appropriate notice: The worst thing that we can do is blindside our boss by quitting right away or going AWOL. Bridging business that we haven’t crossed yet will destroy our career. We should consider giving appropriate notice early.

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  • Complete all projects: The common mistake of people who quit their job is not finishing their projects. We might lose motivation but we have to complete the projects before turning it over to the new staff. We should protect our reputation and finish with grace.
  • Say our goodbyes: Saying good bye doesn’t mean email blasting the whole company. We can instead drop by to our close friends and say our goodbyes.
  • Keep it classy: When we’ve moved on, we have to avoid talking ill about our colleagues and the company. It will speak a lot about us.

We are not ready to undertake new challenges and hopefully, we are one step closer to our dream job. There are many job opportunities for career developments here in Singapore, we should not get stuck and feel unhappy in the first place.

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