Docks ( Non-Forklift )

• When stocking shelves by hand, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you, so you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials

• Visually inspect for sharp objects or other hazards before reaching into containers such as garbage cans, boxes, bags or sinks

• Remove or bend nails and staples from crates before unpacking the crates

• When cutting shrink wrap with a blade, always cut away from you and your co-workers

• Do not try to kick objects out of pathways; push or carry them out of the way

• Do not let items overhang from shelves into walkways

• Move slowly when approaching blind corners

• Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves

• Remove one object at a time from shelves

• Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not wobble

LG Android phone

 I'm not an Android groupie but I think I'm getting there. This is not because I believe everything Google does is gold (I think Wave was a puddle) but because, most of the time, their technology just works. And if you don't believe me, check out LG's GW620. Yes, it uses the Android platform (albeit the older 1.5 v.) and it's honestly one of the easiest no-fuss phones I've used in a while.

  Messaging on this is a breeze with the slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard and its predictive text offers an accurate list of suggestions. Unlike other phones, it won't automatically finish the word for you but rather waits until you choose the option you want. It might seem like more work but I didn't find it a pain in the least. It neatly arranges all your text messages under different contacts (most recent first) which means you don't need to frantically scroll down a mess of texts to find that one with the info you needed.

Menu options are available on three different screens which are accessible with the slide of your finger. But you'll always have the contacts, call log, messaging and main menu icons on the home screen, and there are no menu customisation options.

It has a decent 3-inch resistive touchscreen display and handy SNS Manager (Social Networking Service) that makes sure you're connected to your favourites on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.

I've had to force quit apps three times in my two weeks of using the phone. Most of the time I recall that happened when I tried to overload it with having several apps open at once, while another time it froze when a colleague tried to get on to Google Maps.

There is a 5 megapixel camera with flash, a microSD slot, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and a useful power button on top that also serves a quick lock option so you don't end up dialling Ali when you carry it in your pocket.

At AED 1,999,  it's not as pricey as most new smartphones but you do get the feeling that it should be more than what it is. Yes, it has the wonderful ensemble of Google apps and you can get more Android goodies from the market, but the user interface feels a bit basic (or too cutesy depending on the home theme selected!) and the design isn't inspiring. But maybe it's because I've seen a fair bit of bells, whistles and flashing lights from other phones in recent months?

LG's focus was obviously on functionality with this model - and there's nothing wrong with that.

House Keeping

Many harmful germs can survive for several hours on kitchen surfaces.  Reduce your risk of illness by keeping cutting boards, counter tops, utensils, dishcloths, and towels clean.  Don’t uses ponges in the kitchen.  They tend to collect small food particles and are difficult to clean.

Use a weak chlorine bleach solution (2teaspoons of bleach per quart of water) as a kitchen sanitizer.  You may want to keep a supply of this solution in a spray bottle near the sink.

Tips on Housekeeping

• Clean and disinfect bathroom toilet bowls and seat, sinks, counters and tubs at least weekly.

• Disinfect cutting boards.  Clean cutting boards in hot, soapy water using a scrub brush to remove food particles and germs that are lodged in the tiny crevices and cuts.  Then spray the boards with a weak chlorine bleach solution, rinse, and allow them to air dry.

• Keep sink disposals and dishwashers free of food debris.  Keep counters and table tops clean.  Clean counters and tabletops after they are used for food preparation.  A weak bleach solution can be used to sanitize these surfaces.

• Start each cooking session with a clean dishcloth and towel.  Damp sponges and dishcloths can harbor millions of germs.  Avoid using sponges in the kitchen and launder dishcloths and towels frequently. 

• Remove trash/rubbish each day to discourage insects and other pests from entering your home.

• Use disposable paper towels to wipe up juices from raw meat, poultry, or fish.

• Wipe up spills in the refrigerator immediately.

Verizon Gives a First Look at the Motorola Droid 4

 Although Verizon has yet to officially announce the Motorola Droid 4, that's not stopping the carrier from giving the world a sneak peek at this upcoming high-end Android smartphone.

No specifications were revealed, but the images confirm earlier reports that this device will include a sliding five-row keyboard, and a relatively slim shape that resembles the Motorola Droid RAZR.

 The fact that Verizon is showing off this handset, in even a limited manner, is a strong indication that it is indeed going to launch next week, on Dec. 8, as has been rumored.

Leaked Specifications

Verizon is still keeping quiet about the details of the Droid 4, but that hasn't stopped virtually all of its specifications from leaking out. According to unconfirmed reports, this device will debut with Google's Android OS 2.3 running on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB of built-in storage.

The LTE-enabled phone will supposedly have a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display and will pack an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video capture and an “HD” front-facing webcam. It will also allegedly be equipped with a 1785 mAh battery, a micro HDMI-out port, a micro-USB port, a micro SIM and a microSD slot. The device will also come with DLNA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

Pallet Jack Use

• Only pallet jack operators may operate pallet jacks

• Do not exceed the manufacturer's load rated capacity; read the lift capacity plate on the pallet jack if you are unsure

• Do not ride on pallet jacks

• Start and stop the pallet jack gradually to prevent the load from slipping

• Pull manual pallet jacks; push them when going down an incline or passing close to walls or obstacles

• If your view is obstructed, ask a spotter to assist in guiding the load

• Stop the pallet jack if anyone gets in your way

• Never place your feet under the pallet jack

Fire Extinguiser Selection

Portable fire extinguishers can saves lives and property by putting out or containing fires within the capability of the extinguisher. However, they must be of the correct type for the particular fire, and they must used correctly.

Selection of Fire Extinguishers
There are a number of types of portable fire extinguishers available in Australia. Each type of extinguisher may be rated for one or more classes of fire. In some cases, particular extinguishers are not only considered ineffective against certain classes of fire, they can be dangerous if used in those circumstances.

The classes of fire are:

Class A : Ordinary combustibles (Wood, Paper, Plastics)
Class B : Flammable and combustible liquids
Class C : Flammable gases
Class D : Combustible metals
Class E : Electrically energised equipment
Class F : Cooking oils and fats

Portable fire extinguishers are distinguishable by their labels and their colouring. In 1997 the standard colours of some portable fire extinguisherswere changed. It is therefore likely that you may encounter two of the same type of extinguisher with different colourings.

Panasonic Lumix FP3 digital camera

 Panasonic's new Lumix camera costs AED 999 in the United Arab Emirates

There's not much you can do to a camera these days that hasn't been done before, so I admire Panasonic Lumix FP3's nuances.

For example, aside from the boring on/off button you can slide down the front lens cover to switch the camera on. It has a generous 3" touchscreen panel that can automatically detect the light around you and change the LCD brightness accordingly. Perfect for when you're outdoors. 

 Perhaps the most useful FP3 feature is the dedicated Intelligent Auto (IA) mode button. Panasonic's IA tech automatically selects settings that match the environment you're trying to capture. It's an all-in-one mode that combines image stabilisation, light sensitivity, face and scene detection and auto focus...and it really works. Even the most novice user will have no problem taking above average shots with IA on the FP3.

But it's the camera's twenty five ‘scene' modes that had me clicking away for hours. There's one for pretty much every situation imaginable - party, food, candlelight, beach, sports... including one specifically for when you want to take aerial shots and one that best suits taking photos of your pet.

Film grain and transform are my favourites scene modes though. Once set on film grain, the camera captures a black and white image but with a traditional grainy twist. It really is quite gorgeous when taking portraits. The transform mode is fun, with you choosing to either ‘stretch' or ‘slim' photo subjects. The results aren't perfect since you have no control over just how much the image is stretched, but the transformation is more than evident.

The FP3 is also capable of HD movie recording, which I found to be good. I tried fast action shots, noticing the same sharp results when I kept the camera steady as well as when I moved the unit around quickly.

What I am not too thrilled about is the colour pickup - I've seen more intensity on cameras from competing brands. And the user interface is great if you're pushing 50 and need the clunky fonts and icons. I expect a classier UI on a camera like this.

Bandar Lampung

• Bandar Lampung- enjoying an elevated setting and great views across Teluk Lampung. Bandar Lampung is the region's largest city, Sumatra's fourth biggest, and also serves as the administrative capital. Attractions in Bandar Lampung are in reasonable supply and tourists will find that the most visited include the Krakatau Monument and the Lampung Provincial Museum. 

• Gunung Krakatau - known to many as Mount Krakatoa, this volcano is perhaps the most famous on the planet. The eruptions of theKrakatoa volcano have been well documented. Today, visitors can take a boat trip around the island and only imagine the spewing lava, clouds of ash, and the devastation that this volcano has been responsible for. Kalianda - a peaceful and charming small town, with good vistas of Teluk Lampung, which is situated around 30 km / 19 miles away and to the north. Just a short excursion from Kalianda is a selection of pristine beaches and characterful fishing villages.

• Kalianda has now become a popular weekend break destination with Jakarta locals looking for an alternative to Bali. Also close to Kalianda is the Gunung Rajabasa volcano, Wartawan Beach and its hot springs, and the islands of Pulau Sebesi and Pulau Sebuku, both of which boast great swimming and snorkelling opportunities.

• Way Kambas National Park - a vast reserve and one of Indonesia's oldest national parks, with groups of Sumatran elephants, small numbers of the endangered Sumatran rhinos and tigers. Visitors to the Way Kambas National Park are able to join safaris, where you are led through the tropical foliage on the back of a friendly elephant. Alternatively, you can take a canoe down the meandering Sungai Way Kana, passing various riverside attractions and guest houses along the way.

Carrier IQ Spyware Found in Numerous Smartphones, Tracking Your Every Move

A new video posted by a security researcher has the Internet in a frenzy, as it details hidden software installed on smartphones that logs numerous details about the users’ activities. It is not the creation of a hacker, but has apparently been pre-installed either by wireless carriers or by device makers.

The software, known as Carrier IQ, was discovered by Trevor Eckhart, who uploaded a 17-minute video on YouTube displaying the program, which logs every text message, Google search and phone number typed on a variety of smartphones and then reports them to the mobile carrier. Currently the list of devices equipped with this application includes phones made by Apple, HTC, BlackBerry and Nokia, among others.

Carrier IQ also logs the URL of websites searched on the phone, despite users employing an encrypted "HTTPS" URL, according to Eckhart. The researcher refers to the application as a "rootkit" or spyware program, which runs in the background without a user’s knowledge. According to Eckhart, the software always runs when the Android operating system is running and users are unable to stop it. 

Millions Affected

References to the software have reportedly been discovered on numerous smartphones from a variety of vendors and carriers, though only a few companies have stepped forward to acknowledge the finding. Nokia has publicly denied the allegations that Carrier IQ is present in its Symbian smartphones, while Verizon Wireless has confirmed that none of its handsets feature the software.

Carrier IQ is also said to be included on all iPhones running iOS 5 and lower, yet reports claim iOS 5 users may be able to disable the application by turning off “Diagnostics and Usage” in their Settings. However, it appears older versions of the OS may send back information instead of disabling the software.

Eckhart currently estimates the number of handsets installed with Carrier IQ’s software to be more than 141 million. As the story is still developing, there is sure to be more from Eckhart, Carrier IQ and the alleged manufacturers and carriers involved. Brighthand will be sure to keep you posted as more details surface. Check out Eckhart's video below to learn more about Carrier IQ.