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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Merry Christmas in Advance
This is not to remind you of the gifts you didn't send last Christmas nor is this a memorandum that you should send one for me this year. I just want to tell you Merry Christmas, from the bottom of my heart. No other purpose. I don't even expect you to return the greetings.
Seldom do I get presents for Christmas. There were even times that I didn't get one at all. Perhaps my heart has grown numb and my mind has conditioned its on that it will not be receiving gifts for Christmas.
The spirit of Christmas, however, is not in the receiving but in the giving. That's how I see it now. Sourgraping, you might say, but I always end up the giver during the season. I give to my "inaanaks", I give to my parents, siblings, loved ones, neighbors, friends. And I never asked them to give me something in return.
But on the second thought, it is in giving that I find the real gifts for Christmas - my "inaanaks" give me reasons to be a good god father, my parents' gift has long been given since i was conceived, my siblings (despite the fights) gave me the gift of being a responsible brother, my loved ones the gift of love, my neighbors the gift of nightly laughters and guitar jammings, my friends the gift of friendship.
I may not have received gifts that can be bought but, with the things I mentioned above, I realize that i have been receiving gifts that come from the heart, gifts that cannot be measured by its mere price. Gifts that last a lifetime.
Seldom do I get presents for Christmas. There were even times that I didn't get one at all. Perhaps my heart has grown numb and my mind has conditioned its on that it will not be receiving gifts for Christmas.
The spirit of Christmas, however, is not in the receiving but in the giving. That's how I see it now. Sourgraping, you might say, but I always end up the giver during the season. I give to my "inaanaks", I give to my parents, siblings, loved ones, neighbors, friends. And I never asked them to give me something in return.
But on the second thought, it is in giving that I find the real gifts for Christmas - my "inaanaks" give me reasons to be a good god father, my parents' gift has long been given since i was conceived, my siblings (despite the fights) gave me the gift of being a responsible brother, my loved ones the gift of love, my neighbors the gift of nightly laughters and guitar jammings, my friends the gift of friendship.
I may not have received gifts that can be bought but, with the things I mentioned above, I realize that i have been receiving gifts that come from the heart, gifts that cannot be measured by its mere price. Gifts that last a lifetime.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I bet my 50cents for Barrack Obama
I received an invitation from the Press Office of the US Embassy the other day to join them in monitoring the US Presidential Elections on Nov. 5 (Nov. 4 in the US) with other media personalities and dignitaries.
Since I started working in the media, there never was a Presidential election that caught my interest except this fight between Democrat Barrack Obama and Republican John MacCain. I can't help but stick my butt on the couch every night watching CNN or BBC for the latest updates on the US Presidential Election.
While the two are up against each other, in heated debates or in the press, their being civil with each other remains evident - something that is not common between politicians here in the Philippines. But let's not talk about Philippine Politics. There's just too much reality shows on air other than those acted by politicos.
Obama has been leading in surveys but observers believed the trend could change come election day (although some states have already conducted advance voting). An expert said surveys do not really reflect the choice of the voter. Obama is black and, undeniably, there are Americans who are not ready to have a black President for the first time.
But I am betting my 50 cents for Obama. While I only knew of the person when he expressed his desire for a party nomination several months back, I can see that Obama has the making of a much better President compared to MacCain. Let's face it, MacCain is old and he will be succeeded by a controversy-laden Vice President. Now America must choose - a first Black President or a First Woman President.
It will be Obama. I might not be a seer, but I can feel the wind blowing on the face of that Black American Senator.
Since I started working in the media, there never was a Presidential election that caught my interest except this fight between Democrat Barrack Obama and Republican John MacCain. I can't help but stick my butt on the couch every night watching CNN or BBC for the latest updates on the US Presidential Election.
While the two are up against each other, in heated debates or in the press, their being civil with each other remains evident - something that is not common between politicians here in the Philippines. But let's not talk about Philippine Politics. There's just too much reality shows on air other than those acted by politicos.
Obama has been leading in surveys but observers believed the trend could change come election day (although some states have already conducted advance voting). An expert said surveys do not really reflect the choice of the voter. Obama is black and, undeniably, there are Americans who are not ready to have a black President for the first time.
But I am betting my 50 cents for Obama. While I only knew of the person when he expressed his desire for a party nomination several months back, I can see that Obama has the making of a much better President compared to MacCain. Let's face it, MacCain is old and he will be succeeded by a controversy-laden Vice President. Now America must choose - a first Black President or a First Woman President.
It will be Obama. I might not be a seer, but I can feel the wind blowing on the face of that Black American Senator.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
MySpace Music for US users only
Good and bad news for techies.
The good news: The new MySpace Music will be launched today, with its deep catalog of new music being added to the site from all the major labels.
The bad news: Only U.S. users will be able to access and listen to the music of MySpace Music.
MySpace has tens of millions of users outside the U.S. and they (we) won't be able to access it. I hope Friendster or FaceBook will launch their own version of MySpace Music and make it available to worldwide users.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Interpol's laudable efforts
Interpol's effort in identifying the bodies of the victims of Typhoon Frank, mostly passengers and crew of the capsized MV Princess of the Stars, is more than laudable. It should be considered heroic.
Shouldering all the expenses in putting up a P10-million mobile morgue and the cost of DNA testing for each retrieved body is a noble deed for a huge, international police organization. So far, the Interpol - Disaster Victims Identification team has already identified 164 bodies, 122 of which through the high-tech and much dependable DNA testing.
And their works have just begun, said Nimal Mahagamage, Interpol Incident Response Team Leader. "We will not stop until the last retrieved body is identified and sent to the family," he said.
A really laudable act although there a few who are questioning the motive of Interpol.
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Shouldering all the expenses in putting up a P10-million mobile morgue and the cost of DNA testing for each retrieved body is a noble deed for a huge, international police organization. So far, the Interpol - Disaster Victims Identification team has already identified 164 bodies, 122 of which through the high-tech and much dependable DNA testing.
And their works have just begun, said Nimal Mahagamage, Interpol Incident Response Team Leader. "We will not stop until the last retrieved body is identified and sent to the family," he said.
A really laudable act although there a few who are questioning the motive of Interpol.
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
Crimes of passion...
A fit of jealousy can really turn a sane man into a criminal. That's what I learned after writing today's news. Two men from different areas in Cebu killed their wives after they learned that their wives have affairs with other men. (Read story at cebuonlinenews.com)
I must admit I used to be a jealous type of man. But that was before I got married. I had reasons to be jealous with my girlfriends before because I've had experience with unfaithful ones. When I got married, I decided to keep the trust in my heart and do away with jealousy.
I don't think it was jealousy that drove those two men to kill their wives. Maybe it was what we call man's pride. A man's pride is precious to him so that whoever comes to touch it will surely suffer a great blow.
I must admit I used to be a jealous type of man. But that was before I got married. I had reasons to be jealous with my girlfriends before because I've had experience with unfaithful ones. When I got married, I decided to keep the trust in my heart and do away with jealousy.
I don't think it was jealousy that drove those two men to kill their wives. Maybe it was what we call man's pride. A man's pride is precious to him so that whoever comes to touch it will surely suffer a great blow.
Friday, January 25, 2008
iPhone-Codes.com.. a new blog for iPhones
Recently launched iPhone-Codes.com, a blog intended to provide the latest news, buzz, and updates for iPhone owners. The blog is still new but I hope you will continue to check on the posts everyday so that you will know the different updates and upgrades for your iPhones.
Visit iPhone-Codes.com now!
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Visit iPhone-Codes.com now!
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iPhone clone from China
Asians who are eager to get their hands on Apple's iPhone should be extra careful when deciding to buy one. A lot of China-made iPhone clones are now flooding the stores in most Asian countries.
Click here to read an interesting post about iPhone Clones.
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Click here to read an interesting post about iPhone Clones.
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Grand Theft Auto IV this Spring
This is good news for those who have been replaying Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar, the controversial video game publisher, will release the long-awaited fourth installment of its best-known, and most popular, video game, "Grand Theft Auto IV" on April 29.
The game will be available on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, and Amazon.com is already accepting pre-orders. The rating for the latest "Grand Theft Auto" game is still being determined, according to Rockstar's Web site."We are so excited to be releasing 'Grand Theft Auto IV,'" Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games, said in a statement. "We've pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible, and hope the game sets a new benchmark for interactive entertainment."
Contraceptives and Ovarian Cancer
I have been discouraging my wife from using oral contraceptives due to the alleged side effects that comes with it (that's what I've been told before) even if we only have one child since we got married in 2004.
But a recent study conducted by the Collaborative Group on Epidemiological Studies of Ovarian Cancer showed that women who take oral contraceptives greatly reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer and the longer the woman takes the contraceptives, the greater the protection.
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But a recent study conducted by the Collaborative Group on Epidemiological Studies of Ovarian Cancer showed that women who take oral contraceptives greatly reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer and the longer the woman takes the contraceptives, the greater the protection.
Now, I'm having second thoughts on the issue of oral contraceptives. Is it really safe? I don't want my wife to suffer any side effects should I encourage her to take one. Or should we instead stick to our natural means of family planning?The use of oral contraceptives has long been connected with reductions in the incidence of ovarian cancer. The authors of the new study say their findings show that the Pill has already prevented 200,000 ovarian cancers and 100,000 deaths worldwide. Over the coming decades, use of the Pill will prevent some 30,000 cases of ovarian cancer each year, they contend.
"What's new here is that we have brought together all the people who have done epidemiological studies on ovarian cancer," said study co-author Dr. Valerie Beral, of Oxford University's Cancer Research UK Epidemiology Unit, in England. "This is pretty much what we know today."
"If women take the Pill, [ovarian] cancer is not their worry," Beral added.
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Waiting for iPhones
AT&T, the exclusive carrier of Apple’s iPhones in the US, revealed they have registered around 2 million iPhone users last year and expects that the figure will increase this year.
Although iPhone hackers were quick to map out codes to unlock the iPhone in the US, AT&T officials said this did not affect sales for the year 2007. The carrier also said they are expecting huge sales this year with the introduction of iPhone in Asia.
Yes, iPhone will only be introduced in Asia this year but I have seen a couple iPhones already here, unlocked and usable. There are also iPhone clones from China that have become a hit in the Philippines although these clones don’t have the exact specs as that of iPhone.
If there’s one luxury that I would like to have this first quarter of the year, that would be the iPhone (well, it’s really a battle between the iPhone and a new Mac notebook). Any offer?
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Although iPhone hackers were quick to map out codes to unlock the iPhone in the US, AT&T officials said this did not affect sales for the year 2007. The carrier also said they are expecting huge sales this year with the introduction of iPhone in Asia.
Yes, iPhone will only be introduced in Asia this year but I have seen a couple iPhones already here, unlocked and usable. There are also iPhone clones from China that have become a hit in the Philippines although these clones don’t have the exact specs as that of iPhone.
If there’s one luxury that I would like to have this first quarter of the year, that would be the iPhone (well, it’s really a battle between the iPhone and a new Mac notebook). Any offer?
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Thieves install spy camera on ATMs
Never thought Pinoy thieves could be this high tech!
Quezon City Police Director Sr. Supt. Magtanggol Gatdula has warned the public against ATM thieves' new modus operandi.
ATM thieves, these days, have gone high-tech as they install remote spying devices on automated teller machines (ATM) to get pin numbers and other information of ATM card holders.
Wow. That one is really scary. That's even scarier than credit card swipers in restaurants and hotels.
Gatdula advised ATM cardholders to be keen observers and report suspicious persons to authorities to preempt their illegal activities. How would we know? Di ba spy cam nga? Paano natin malalaman eh most spy cams are hidden cams?
He said that this latest scheme was brought to his attention after a large group from the banking sector called on the police to help in disseminating the warning to the people as this syndicated crime group has already victimized scores of ATM card holders.
Accoring to the reports, the syndicate mounts a "skimmer device" in front of an ATM card slot which looks like a normal ATM apparatus. The device is used to capture card number, PIN, and other information from the ATM.
The group, likewise, installs a wireless camera in position to view the ATM pin entries. The wireless camera was made to resemble a leaflet holder to make it inconspicuous.
Next time you use the ATM, be wary.
Quezon City Police Director Sr. Supt. Magtanggol Gatdula has warned the public against ATM thieves' new modus operandi.
ATM thieves, these days, have gone high-tech as they install remote spying devices on automated teller machines (ATM) to get pin numbers and other information of ATM card holders.
Wow. That one is really scary. That's even scarier than credit card swipers in restaurants and hotels.
Gatdula advised ATM cardholders to be keen observers and report suspicious persons to authorities to preempt their illegal activities. How would we know? Di ba spy cam nga? Paano natin malalaman eh most spy cams are hidden cams?
He said that this latest scheme was brought to his attention after a large group from the banking sector called on the police to help in disseminating the warning to the people as this syndicated crime group has already victimized scores of ATM card holders.
Accoring to the reports, the syndicate mounts a "skimmer device" in front of an ATM card slot which looks like a normal ATM apparatus. The device is used to capture card number, PIN, and other information from the ATM.
The group, likewise, installs a wireless camera in position to view the ATM pin entries. The wireless camera was made to resemble a leaflet holder to make it inconspicuous.
Next time you use the ATM, be wary.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Wanna earn big bucks?
I'm so happy to announce that yet another article of mine has found its way to the pages of Reader's Digest Magazine this month (January 2007). A good start for the new year, I should say. I have two more story assignments for the magazine and the deadline for the stories is very tight. :)
My article this month carries the title "New Ways to Make a Bundle" click on that title if you want to read the full story online (you have to register though to view the full article).
Meanwhile, if you want to know the latest job vacancies in the Philippines, go to PhilippineJobs.ph. The site features hundreds of job vacancies in all fields. If you want to get a job this year or if you want to leave your current job for a better-paying work, visit the site now.
My article this month carries the title "New Ways to Make a Bundle" click on that title if you want to read the full story online (you have to register though to view the full article).
Meanwhile, if you want to know the latest job vacancies in the Philippines, go to PhilippineJobs.ph. The site features hundreds of job vacancies in all fields. If you want to get a job this year or if you want to leave your current job for a better-paying work, visit the site now.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Lotto 6/49 ticket now at P20
A not so good news to start the new year for lotto fanatics.
Starting today, don't be surprised if the lotto teller demands P20 for a 6/49 ticket you just purchased. The PCSO has finally imposed the 100 percent increase for the 6/49 ticket even as Malacañang has earlier stopped the Charity office from imposing the new rate.
William Medici, PCSO Central Visays Manager, said that with the increase of ticket price comes the increase in prizes. From the P8 million minimum prize, it will now be P16 million.
After announcing the price increase, Medici also revealed that the PCSO in the Visayas has achieved its sales target in 2007 with over P1 billion. With this I am wondering why they have to increase the ticket price to P20 when PCSO has gained magnanimous revenue from the P10 ticket price.
Ticket price for other lotto games will surely increase... mark my word.
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Starting today, don't be surprised if the lotto teller demands P20 for a 6/49 ticket you just purchased. The PCSO has finally imposed the 100 percent increase for the 6/49 ticket even as Malacañang has earlier stopped the Charity office from imposing the new rate.
William Medici, PCSO Central Visays Manager, said that with the increase of ticket price comes the increase in prizes. From the P8 million minimum prize, it will now be P16 million.
After announcing the price increase, Medici also revealed that the PCSO in the Visayas has achieved its sales target in 2007 with over P1 billion. With this I am wondering why they have to increase the ticket price to P20 when PCSO has gained magnanimous revenue from the P10 ticket price.
Ticket price for other lotto games will surely increase... mark my word.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year!
Happy new year dear readers. I hope you started the year with complete fingers although the PNP has revealed that incidents of firecracker injuries have declined by almost 50% compared to the previous year.
Only in the Philippines. That's how I describe our way of celebrating the New Year. With firecrackers anywhere, even kids can light them up. I am hoping that in the next New Year's Eve celebration, the PNP will already impose the Firecracker Zone to ensure a much lesser incident of injuries.
My wish list for the year:
1. Good health (for everyone, including myself)
2. More wealth (for everyone, except politicians)
3. Stronger dollar (for the benefit of the OFWs and Adsense Publishers)
4. Stable economy (so GMA will have something to brag about)
5. End of killings (political, journalists, etc.)
What are your wishes for the year? Drop me a note.
Only in the Philippines. That's how I describe our way of celebrating the New Year. With firecrackers anywhere, even kids can light them up. I am hoping that in the next New Year's Eve celebration, the PNP will already impose the Firecracker Zone to ensure a much lesser incident of injuries.
My wish list for the year:
1. Good health (for everyone, including myself)
2. More wealth (for everyone, except politicians)
3. Stronger dollar (for the benefit of the OFWs and Adsense Publishers)
4. Stable economy (so GMA will have something to brag about)
5. End of killings (political, journalists, etc.)
What are your wishes for the year? Drop me a note.
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