Archive for April, 2009

Troubleshooting DNS Problems

I have 4 active web hosting accounts now and sometimes, managing them consumes so much of my time I can’t even update my own sites. Recently in my Virtual Private Server (VPS) account, my site Technology Talks has experienced (and could still be experiencing) a DNS Error (not resolving properly).
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Where to Stay in Baguio City: An Update on Things to Consider

When going to Baguio City, the first thing that comes to mind is Where to stay there. I have already published one article about this before (during the November 2008 Nursing Board Exam) but before deciding where to stay, you might want to consider the following tips and things to consider:

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PRC Requirements for Initial Registration of Professional License

I might not be able to go online for a day (again) because my wife and I are going to Baguio City. This is in view of her application for a professional license (Registered Nurse). I did not want us to go there during the Holy Week because of practical reasons. Baguio City is overcrowded [...]

First-Ever Oathtaking Ceremony of Professional Nurses in Ilocos Norte

Yesterday, Jen took her oath as a professional nurse (finally!) and there were some firsts in the event. For one, it was the first-ever oathtaking ceremony held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Prior to this, all nurses’ oathtaking ceremonies have been conducted in Manila. This obviously saved many parents a huge sum of money. Travel, [...]

The Cute But Impulsive Laptop Buyer: Goodbye 35K, Hello Acer

First off, I won’t be discussing the psychology of buying here although that would be fun based on personal buying experiences and observations. However, I would like to open up a bit and tell everyone that I’m most of the time an impulsive buyer – someone who won’t have second thoughts especially when buying the [...]

Morgellons Disease: Virtually Unknown and Dreadful

Morgellons Disease is still pretty much unknown today even in the medical community. I first heard of this Morgellons Disease in 2007 from Allen Galapon, a good friend of mine who has an experience as a Nursing assistant. He was, at that time, looking for rare diseases and called me one day to drop [...]

Pistachio Salmonella: Go Nuts With Salmonella Bacteria

The Salmonella Bacteria scare makes it a bigger news with recent developments in the food processing business. This time, experts claim that Pistachio Salmonella is on the loose! Salmonella bacteria can be found in raw nuts, reports show.
On Philippine TV last week, Planters Pistachios were recalled from shelves. In the US, the Food and Drug [...]