Monthly Archives: January 2012

Dominica Sports Division website redesigned

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Today we unveiled a new and improved version of the Dominica Sports Division website at www.dasportsdivision.com. In addition to a revamped look and feel the website now features many new additions such as:

  • More detailed information about the Dominica  Sports Division including it’s vision, mission statement, roles and responsibilities and organisation chart
  • Rules for various competitions
  • Integrated site-wide Google search
  • Filtering of  results by sports category
  • Photo of the month for front page
  • Links to affiliate sporting entities

As with any major redesign we worked closely with the staff of the Dominica Sports Division to make these changes possible. The website should now be a lot more accessible and content should be easier to find. Let us know what you think about this redesign  in the comments.

Tech Tip: Use Google as a quick calculator

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Google is well known as being one of the best places to go when searching for information on the internet. You can use it to search for information on various topics, images or  even news articles. Google can also be used as a quick and simple calculator which might save you from having to go through other websites to perform simple mathematical functions.

To use Google as a calculator simply type in the expression that you want evaluated as you would do in other programs such as Excel. For example, to multiply 10 and 5 simply search for “10*5″ (without the quotes). Google will understand that this is a mathematical operation and give the relevant result rather than the regular textual search results. This is very handy when you do not have a calculator on hand, but need to do some quick math. Google’s calculator function is not limited to arithmetic however.

You can also use Google’s in-built calculator functions  to convert values from metric to imperial measurement or vice versa. You could convert kilometers to miles, degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit or kilograms to pounds. To do this simply search for the conversion using a term such as “30 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit” or “5lbs in kg” and the calculated result will be displayed above the regular textual search results.

Give it a try at Google.com.

Tech Tip: GnuCash for simple accounting

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GnuCash is a free, open-source accounting program that can be used to manage your finances. This program uses simple double entry principles to record your income, expenses, assets and liabilities. You can create any account that you want, specify the account type, and the account gets treated accordingly. This program can also generate reports and financial statements for any period that you specify.

GnuCash is a simple program to use and its interface is not cluttered with complicated options. You also do not need to have any experience in accounting to use this software although it would help you understand its use better. The interface of the program can be tweaked via the Preferences menu along with various options about the accounts that you want to manage including which currency should be used.

There are many commercial accounting programs, but if you are looking for a free program to do simple accounting look no further than GnuCash. This program is cross platform and works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Tech Tip: Always use antivirus software

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Whether you are a new computer user or you have been using computers for years there is one program that no one wants  – the computer virus. A computer virus is a malicious  program that can cause all kind of havoc  to an infected system such as deleting data and corrupting the operating system. As you can imagine this is a major inconvenience and can result in irrecoverable data loss. To protect yourself from this it is wise to always have an updated version of antivirus software installed on your computer.

In previous years, most antivirus software was trial-ware so you could only use them for free for a limited time then you would be prompted to purchase a subscription to use the software for longer. A lot of these trial-ware antivirus programs still come installed on new computers. Fortunately, nowadays you also have many free options for personal antivirus software so you are not limited to these subscription based solutions.

To use an antivirus software you install it on your computer and then you update it’s virus definitions. This helps the software get updates that allow it to detect new threats that are out in the wild. The program can then be used to scan the entire computer or specific locations for malicious programs. If any virus is found you will be prompted by the program which will also suggest an action to get rid of the harmful files. Antivirus software can also help prevent viruses from entering the system in the first place by monitoring downloaded files and processes active in memory.

Below are some free antivirus programs that can be used to protect your computer:

Microsoft Security Essentials – A highly rated free antivirus program from Microsoft. This program uses a simple interface and lacks many of the bells and whistles of other more complicated antivirus software. However it does the job it is meant to do well and is very unobtrusive.

Avast Antivirus – This is another free antivirus software for personal use. You can upgrade to the paid pro version for additional features but the free version is adequate to keep your personal computer protected from common viruses.

AVG Anti-Virus – Another basic free antivirus with the option of purchasing a version with more features.

Your choice of antivirus software ultimately depends on your preference. Whichever program you choose it is imperative to keep your virus definitions updated so that you are protected from new and emerging threats. It is also recommended that you scan your computer regularly and especially scan any external drive that you use with your computer as these are common entry points for viruses.

2012 growth and expansion plans

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2011 has been an interesting year with it’s many challenges and accomplishments. We look forward to 2012 having learned from our mistakes and with ambitions to take us to the next level. It is common when setting goals or making resolutions to start thee year focused and aggressive only to have the charisma and enthusiasm phase out as the year progresses. To guard against this SeizerStyle Designs has carefully planned our approach for 2012 while not limiting ourselves to easily achievable goals.

Growth and Expansion in 2012

Our focus for 2012 will be primarily on growth and expansion. We will work to get the SeizerStyle Designs brand more recognized and to make people more aware of our offerings. To do this we may have to increase our team our explore new avenues but we are committed to this cause. We have come up with many strategies to help us grow throughout this calendar year.

This year we intend to improve the usefulness of both our company website and all the social websites in SeizerStyle Designs Network. Our website will include more relevant content pertaining to our company and services while our blog will give more general news and updates as well as in depth information about our activities. This move will increase the relevance of both our company website and our blog.

We will also be offering more promotions and target a wider range of customers. Customers will be able to get discounts by being referred to us by current clients or by following us on social networks for details of special offers. Our focus on customer satisfaction will see us working closer with customers than ever before. This means more interaction and quicker response times.

SeizerStyle Designs is also preparing to launch various new projects in 2012. The details of these projects will be disclosed on their launch. We are committed to helping others be successful in their endeavors and intend to use our resources to facilitate this.

2012 will be a very interesting year and SeizerStyle Designs is ready for it. We are always looking to work together with others to achieve our mutual goals. If you would like to work with us please contact us. Have a blessed and prosperous year.