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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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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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.

"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."

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.



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.

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.

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?

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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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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.

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.

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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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.
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