What Have You

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 old. Thanks [...]

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 not an easy [...]

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 [...]

From a health perspective, sugar is one the best sources of energy. This is what keeps me alive and strong as a blogger, writer, math professor, researcher and programmer. I couldn’t have made it through the grueling 13 years of my career as a jack-of-all-trade without coffee and sugar.

Small businessmen are sometimes confronted with problems concerning finance. In fact even big businessmen suffer the same fate. Here in the Philippines, the economy is so uptight every business here is trying to implement some cost-cutting measures. Government agencies also do this. This is the good thing about blogging as a business – you only [...]

Here in the Philippines, summertime can be so annoying. Outdoor or indoor, the sun is too hot. Studies also show that most appliances at home suffer damage from too much exposure to sunlight. This prompts home owners to put curtains on windows to prevent too much sunlight to come in to the homes and potentially [...]

I know most Filipinos can relate with the theme of this article.  Cash shortage is not an uncommon incident especially to those who belong to the not-so-affluent families.  This blogger is not an exception.  There had been a couple of times when I either pawned some items or sold them at very low prices.  Those items [...]

If you are familiar with cowboys, then it is most likely that you are popular with one of their sports – Rodeo. Many of us think that bull riding is rodeo. While that is true, there are many other categories of rodeo. Other categories include bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down [...]

People in the modern world are getting busier these days. Schedules become a problem at times.

Yeah, that’s correct. You can traffictize your blog by submitting your article to web directories. If that is a new concept to you, then this is the chance for you to learn how to do it.

Rejection is a humiliating feeling. At times it not only lowers our self-esteem but also our morale. This is exactly what many people say when they are turned down when applying for a loan/mortgage.

Prior to blogging, I had no credit card or a debit card. But when blogging became “profitable”, as some of you may know it, a credit card and Paypal accounts are must-haves. Any blogger who has an inclination to monetize his blog knows that by now.