Sony Playstation Portable or PSP has become very versatile in terms of its applications and functional approach. The initial thought of having a portable game console have paved the road of multi-tasking and multi-function console, it sure has out grown its creativity from creator. The PSP console is more than just a game consoles, it has the capability as a portable video & movie player, web browser, personal organizer, music player and more.
I'm going to share with you how do I put music on my PSP and making it my universal digital walkman. It is a very simple procedure to put any of your favorite music into PSP. Before we begin discussing how to download or transfer music on to the PSP, we must understand that PSP do not accept all forms or formats of music file. Depending on the version of firmware your PSP is loaded. Early version of PSP firmware can only playback mp3 music format and it does not support playback of WMA and WMV audio files, making it less appreciable. However much later, firmware of PSP is able to playback WMA and WMV audio files. To do that on any early version, the PSP firmware needs to be upgraded to playback WMA and WMV audio files directly from PSP. And even if your PSP are able to playback WMA and WMV audio files I would not recommend because of its file size compare to mp3 format.
Generally mp3 music or audio file format takes up far less storage space compare to any audio or music file format. To convert any audio file format is relatively a simple task as lots of mp3 file format converter programs are already available from the internet. You can find huge list of mp3 format converter from the search engine and most of them are capable of converting any music or audio file format to mp3. The procedure provided by most mp3 file format converter program are most dummy proofed. Hardly anyone will find any difficulties in using these programs.
Once you have converted you favorite music files to mp3 then you are ready to put music on PSP. To put music on PSP you first need to connect your PSP to your PC by using the USB cable. Next, you press "Home" button and follow by scroll to "Setting" using the left-right buttons. And finally you search for "USB Connection" and press the "X" button to enter your selection.
On your PC, it will begin to show a removable drive has been detected and mounted on "My Computer" window. Click and open the new removable drive and a folder named "PSP" will appear within the drive. Open the "PSP" folder and you should find "Music" folder from within it. If the "Music" folder does not exist, manually create it yourself.
Now you can begin to put your favorite music on PSP console. Simply drag and drop if you like or copy & paste your favorite music and store in this folder of the memory stick. Once you are finished with transferring or putting your music file onto PSP, press the "O" button on your Sony PSP console to exit your PSP from the USB connection. Unplug your Sony PSP from the USB connection and you can begin playback your mp3 music files and simply enjoy your music anywhere and anytime you want.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Why everybody needs to try more loft—and that means you! New Golf Digest testing proves you need more loft on your driver than you think
Dick Helmstetter remembers the first time he saw a group of long drivers in training. This was long before portable launch monitors, laser-distance-measuring devices or even reliable swing-speed gauges.
"They were using stopwatches," says Helmstetter, Callaway Golf's senior executive vice president and chief of new products. "They figured 10 seconds of hang time was what they needed to be competitive. They had it figured out back then. They knew that the longer the ball stays in the air, the farther it's going to go. Period."
The lesson of the stopwatches from years ago has been confirmed by recent Golf Digest player and robot testing. Higher is better. The action plan for average golfers is simple: Take the headcover off your No. 1 club right now. If the numeral on the sole is less than 10, and you are not a member of the PGA Tour, try a driver with more loft. It could change your life.
"The single thing that I have found to help people hit the ball better with the driver is to give them higher loft," says Tom Stites, director of product creation for Nike Golf. He's convinced that about 90 percent of average recreational golfers would see better results if they could add 1 or 2 degrees of loft to their drivers. "But golfers really do have a psychological barrier to loft," he adds.
Even older pros are learning the benefits of more loft. Lanny Wadkins, who has played high-level golf for more than 30 years, has always been known as the quintessential low-ball hitter, and he played drivers with as little loft as possible during his glory days as a pro. He's a changed man.
"The launch monitor has taught us all to try to launch it higher with less spin," says Wadkins, who says more loft also helps him work the ball. "I started thinking about it after watching a long-drive exhibition. I thought they were popping the ball up. But then I saw those pop-ups were going 330, 340."
So what's the loft on Lanny's new driver? 9 degrees? 9.5? Try 10. "I'm enjoying the new technology," he says. For you to do the same, the short answer is go higher.
10 more yards
For most golfers, adding loft to their drivers will add an average of at least 10 yards to their drives.
That's right. Shots hit by a higher-lofted club flew an average of 10.8 yards farther than those hit with 9-degree drivers at robot swing speeds of 65 to 95 miles per hour (the range for most golfers). The robot tests were performed for Golf Digest by Gene Parente, owner of Golf Laboratories Inc. in San Diego.
Does this mean we all should dump our 9-degree drivers for new clubs with 3-wood loft? Not exactly. As driver technology improves, a loft designation becomes more of an afterthought. Instead, focus on getting the proper launch angle and ball flight.
"They were using stopwatches," says Helmstetter, Callaway Golf's senior executive vice president and chief of new products. "They figured 10 seconds of hang time was what they needed to be competitive. They had it figured out back then. They knew that the longer the ball stays in the air, the farther it's going to go. Period."
The lesson of the stopwatches from years ago has been confirmed by recent Golf Digest player and robot testing. Higher is better. The action plan for average golfers is simple: Take the headcover off your No. 1 club right now. If the numeral on the sole is less than 10, and you are not a member of the PGA Tour, try a driver with more loft. It could change your life.
"The single thing that I have found to help people hit the ball better with the driver is to give them higher loft," says Tom Stites, director of product creation for Nike Golf. He's convinced that about 90 percent of average recreational golfers would see better results if they could add 1 or 2 degrees of loft to their drivers. "But golfers really do have a psychological barrier to loft," he adds.
Even older pros are learning the benefits of more loft. Lanny Wadkins, who has played high-level golf for more than 30 years, has always been known as the quintessential low-ball hitter, and he played drivers with as little loft as possible during his glory days as a pro. He's a changed man.
"The launch monitor has taught us all to try to launch it higher with less spin," says Wadkins, who says more loft also helps him work the ball. "I started thinking about it after watching a long-drive exhibition. I thought they were popping the ball up. But then I saw those pop-ups were going 330, 340."
So what's the loft on Lanny's new driver? 9 degrees? 9.5? Try 10. "I'm enjoying the new technology," he says. For you to do the same, the short answer is go higher.
10 more yards
For most golfers, adding loft to their drivers will add an average of at least 10 yards to their drives.
That's right. Shots hit by a higher-lofted club flew an average of 10.8 yards farther than those hit with 9-degree drivers at robot swing speeds of 65 to 95 miles per hour (the range for most golfers). The robot tests were performed for Golf Digest by Gene Parente, owner of Golf Laboratories Inc. in San Diego.
Does this mean we all should dump our 9-degree drivers for new clubs with 3-wood loft? Not exactly. As driver technology improves, a loft designation becomes more of an afterthought. Instead, focus on getting the proper launch angle and ball flight.
Rules: Grounding a club - Brief Article
SITUATION: Player A, while competing in a stroke-play championship, discovers his ball in a sand bunker. (A sand bunker is a hazard. Grass-covered ground bordering a sand bunker, or within one, is not considered part of the hazard. A ball is in a bunker when any part of it touches a bunker.)
COMMON MISTAKE: In taking his address, Player A rests the bottom of the club on the ground. Rule 13-4 does not permit grounding the club in a sand bunker or water hazard. Hence, Player A must incur a two-stroke penalty. In match play, the penalty is loss of hole.CORRECT PROCEDURE: When preparing to hit a recovery shot from a sand bunker (or water hazard), make sure to keep the club elevated. The bottom of the club is not allowed to touch the sand, the surface of the water, or any area of ground inside the hazard.
COMMON MISTAKE: In taking his address, Player A rests the bottom of the club on the ground. Rule 13-4 does not permit grounding the club in a sand bunker or water hazard. Hence, Player A must incur a two-stroke penalty. In match play, the penalty is loss of hole.CORRECT PROCEDURE: When preparing to hit a recovery shot from a sand bunker (or water hazard), make sure to keep the club elevated. The bottom of the club is not allowed to touch the sand, the surface of the water, or any area of ground inside the hazard.
RULES OF THE GAME : What Is 'Grounding the Club'?
Throughout his career, Jack Nicklaus has never grounded his club at address. Rather, he hovers the clubhead above the grass to preclude a violation of Rule 18-2b covering "Ball moving after address." (One of the requirements of addressing the ball, except in a bunker or water hazard, is grounding the club.)
But did Nicklaus' habit save him in water hazards, where the player is not permitted to touch the ground or the water within the hazard (Rule 13-4)? What if Nicklaus brushed the tops of tall grass within the water hazard while hovering the clubhead, or while taking a practice swing? The answer is found in Decision 13-4/4: No penalty, "provided the player did not improve his lie or test the condition of the hazard."
Another hypothetical situation: Suppose Nicklaus' ball were in the water hazard, and he took his stance and hovered his club. What if the ball then moved? He would be penalized one stroke, and he would be required to replace the ball. Remember, when the player's ball is in a hazard, he need only take his stance to satisfy the definition of "addressing the ball."
Water hazards (and bunkers) are especially tricky on matters concerning grounding your club. If your ball lies on a bridge spanning a water hazard, you may ground your club on the bridge. If your ball touches a line defining the margin of the water hazard, you are permitted to ground your club outside the hazard.
But did Nicklaus' habit save him in water hazards, where the player is not permitted to touch the ground or the water within the hazard (Rule 13-4)? What if Nicklaus brushed the tops of tall grass within the water hazard while hovering the clubhead, or while taking a practice swing? The answer is found in Decision 13-4/4: No penalty, "provided the player did not improve his lie or test the condition of the hazard."
Another hypothetical situation: Suppose Nicklaus' ball were in the water hazard, and he took his stance and hovered his club. What if the ball then moved? He would be penalized one stroke, and he would be required to replace the ball. Remember, when the player's ball is in a hazard, he need only take his stance to satisfy the definition of "addressing the ball."
Water hazards (and bunkers) are especially tricky on matters concerning grounding your club. If your ball lies on a bridge spanning a water hazard, you may ground your club on the bridge. If your ball touches a line defining the margin of the water hazard, you are permitted to ground your club outside the hazard.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sample Interview Questions With Answers
Sample interview questions of the common type are listed below. Answers are included. But perhaps suggestions for tailoring your responses is a better way to put it, since specific answers are impossible to provide. Practice answering these sample interview questions out loud to yourself or ask a friend or relative to help you.
Don't feel that you have to answer right away. Interviewers know that you're nervous and expect you to think a bit, so do think carefully before you answer. But don't hesitate too long or it'll appear that you're stalling. Interviewers will ask open-ended questions to see where you'll go with them, so try not to ramble while you're thinking of a real answer.
Q.
Tell me about yourself.
A.
This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related.
Q.
Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?)
A.
Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."
Q.
What are your strengths?
A.
Point out your positive attributes related to the job.
Q.
What are your weaknesses?
A.
Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.
Q.
Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
A.
Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.
Q.
What do you know about our company?
A.
To answer this one, research the company before you interview.
Q.
Why do you want to work for us?
A.
Same as above. Research the company before you interview. Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.
Q.
Why should I hire you?
A.
Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done in the past. Include any compliments you've received from management.
Q.
What past accomplishments gave you satisfaction?
A.
Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you pats on the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.
Q.
What makes you want to work hard?
A.
Naturally, material rewards such as perks, salary and benefits come into play. But again, focus more on achievement and the satisfaction you derive from it.
Q.
What type of work environment do you like best?
A.
Tailor your answer to the job. For example, if in doing your job you're required to lock the lab doors and work alone, then indicate that you enjoy being a team player when needed, but also enjoy working independently. If you're required to attend regular project planning and status meetings, then indicate that you're a strong team player and like being part of a team.
Q.
Why do you want this job?
A.
To help you answer this and related questions, study the job ad in advance. But a job ad alone may not be enough, so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're answering. Say what attracts you to the job. Avoid the obvious and meaningless, such as, "I need a job."
Q.
How do you handle pressure and stress?
A.
This is sort of a double whammy, because you're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree varies. Saying that you whine to your shrink, kick your dog or slam down a fifth of Jack Daniels are not good answers. Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more along the lines of the "correct" answers.
Q.
Explain how you overcame a major obstacle.
A.
The interviewer is likely looking for a particular example of your problem-solving skills and the pride you show for solving it.
Q.
Where do you see yourself five (ten or fifteen) years from now?
A.
Explain your career-advancement goals that are in line with the job for which you are interviewing. Your interviewer is likely more interested in how he, she or the company will benefit from you achieving your goals than what you'll get from it, but it goes hand in hand to a large degree. It's not a good idea to tell your potential new boss that you'll be going after his or her job, but it's okay to mention that you'd like to earn a senior or management position.
Q.
What qualifies you for this job?
A.
Tout your skills, experience, education and other qualifications, especially those that match the job description well. Avoid just regurgitating your resume. Explain why.
Q.
Why did you choose your college major?
A.
The interviewer is likely fishing to see if you are interested in your field of work or just doing a job to get paid. Explain why you like it. Besides your personal interests, include some rock-solid business reasons that show you have vision and business sense.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/interviews-articles/sample-interview-questions-with-answers-71499.html#ixzz0xhDqnk00
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Don't feel that you have to answer right away. Interviewers know that you're nervous and expect you to think a bit, so do think carefully before you answer. But don't hesitate too long or it'll appear that you're stalling. Interviewers will ask open-ended questions to see where you'll go with them, so try not to ramble while you're thinking of a real answer.
Q.
Tell me about yourself.
A.
This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related.
Q.
Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?)
A.
Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."
Q.
What are your strengths?
A.
Point out your positive attributes related to the job.
Q.
What are your weaknesses?
A.
Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.
Q.
Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
A.
Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.
Q.
What do you know about our company?
A.
To answer this one, research the company before you interview.
Q.
Why do you want to work for us?
A.
Same as above. Research the company before you interview. Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.
Q.
Why should I hire you?
A.
Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done in the past. Include any compliments you've received from management.
Q.
What past accomplishments gave you satisfaction?
A.
Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you pats on the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.
Q.
What makes you want to work hard?
A.
Naturally, material rewards such as perks, salary and benefits come into play. But again, focus more on achievement and the satisfaction you derive from it.
Q.
What type of work environment do you like best?
A.
Tailor your answer to the job. For example, if in doing your job you're required to lock the lab doors and work alone, then indicate that you enjoy being a team player when needed, but also enjoy working independently. If you're required to attend regular project planning and status meetings, then indicate that you're a strong team player and like being part of a team.
Q.
Why do you want this job?
A.
To help you answer this and related questions, study the job ad in advance. But a job ad alone may not be enough, so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're answering. Say what attracts you to the job. Avoid the obvious and meaningless, such as, "I need a job."
Q.
How do you handle pressure and stress?
A.
This is sort of a double whammy, because you're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree varies. Saying that you whine to your shrink, kick your dog or slam down a fifth of Jack Daniels are not good answers. Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more along the lines of the "correct" answers.
Q.
Explain how you overcame a major obstacle.
A.
The interviewer is likely looking for a particular example of your problem-solving skills and the pride you show for solving it.
Q.
Where do you see yourself five (ten or fifteen) years from now?
A.
Explain your career-advancement goals that are in line with the job for which you are interviewing. Your interviewer is likely more interested in how he, she or the company will benefit from you achieving your goals than what you'll get from it, but it goes hand in hand to a large degree. It's not a good idea to tell your potential new boss that you'll be going after his or her job, but it's okay to mention that you'd like to earn a senior or management position.
Q.
What qualifies you for this job?
A.
Tout your skills, experience, education and other qualifications, especially those that match the job description well. Avoid just regurgitating your resume. Explain why.
Q.
Why did you choose your college major?
A.
The interviewer is likely fishing to see if you are interested in your field of work or just doing a job to get paid. Explain why you like it. Besides your personal interests, include some rock-solid business reasons that show you have vision and business sense.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/interviews-articles/sample-interview-questions-with-answers-71499.html#ixzz0xhDqnk00
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