Archive for May, 2008

Digitel DSL in Good Shape After a Month of Complaining

Finally, my internet connection is healthy and stable after a month of calling Digitel Hotline 175 in Laoag City. The line has been made stable about an hour ago after having problems with it for almost a month. I have written about this in the past claiming that my DSL internet connection sucks.
If [...]

Discount Coupons for the Online Shopper

Online shopping has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Online stores have taken the internet by storm because of the convenience it brings to those who are either lazy or too busy to shop the conventional way. Thanks to eBay, Amazon, Chitika store, and other online stores, shopping is now easier. All you need [...]

Monitor Your Google Adsense Earnings From Within Firefox

For Google Adsense publishers like myself, here is a tip most of you may not know yet. You can actually monitor your Google Adsense earnings without logging in to the Google Adsense website every 2 minutes. Yes, that is right, folks. Monitor your Adsense earnings from within Firefox (if you are using [...]

Technology Schools Are Growing in Number Worldwide

Technology schools here in the Philippines and abroad are growing in number. This is because there is an increasing need to cope up with technological advancements in many fields. In addition, this was brought about by the birth of the computer age which even up to this time is flourishing. Information technology [...]

Aladdin and the Magic Carpet

This post is somewhat personal and may sound off-tangent in relation to my usual write-ups. I love the movie Aladdin and his all the other characters in the animated flick. But the core of this post is focused on his magic carpet. Yes, his flying magic carpet. For some historical notes on carpets [...]

Worried About Fire Ants?

Have you ever been worried about or bothered by fire ants? For some lecture on lignuistics, fire ants in Tagalog are called “hantik” (I’m not sure if there are other variations) and in Ilocano they are called “buos“. These are very big ants with a stinging bite. The bitten part of the skin [...]

Reproductive Health and Population Issues Related to Rice Crisis

With the increasing demand for rice (a staple food for the Filipino families), and the failure of the Philippine government to address the rice crisis the whole country is facing, the Quezon City Government recognizes the need to control the population more than ever.

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How Many Cell Phones Do You Own?

How many cell phones do you own? This question was asked by a research assistant to me a few years ago. It was a nationwide survey conducted and financed by a cell phone manufacturer. At that time I owned 3 cell phone units. Now I only have one, and I admit it’s already [...]

Monitor Your Web Traffic Using Free Online Statistics Software

Many webmasters and bloggers want traffic for their sites. The degree of desire for traffic varies from one webmaster to another. How much traffic a webmaster wants is another concept from how efficient can he monitor it using softwares available free online. Traffic statistics is important for any site in any niche [...]

Think Simple But Nice Web Designs and Layouts

When we talk of blogging, the question of web design, functionality, ease of navigation and loading speed might come to mind. Also, when you think of your readers, content is always king. SEO and programming skills are also required (for traffic). All these concepts rolled into one medium called a blog is [...]

How Can You Make Money With Forex?

In a microcosm, Forex is a simple money exchange deal where you trade one currency for another. Money exchange shops are so many here in the Philippines. In Manila, Cubao is a place with one of the most number of money exchange shops.
But what is Forex on a bigger scheme?
Foreign exchange, Forex or [...]

Is Homosexuality an Issue to You?

A few decades ago, homosexuality in the Philippines was not an accepted condition. I say condition because gays and lesbians are referred to as “third sex”. When I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, being suspected as gay or “bakla” was a mortal sin in the eyes of neighbors and ostracism [...]