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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

WebGeek Conference : Conference + App Expo + Beer

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Bringing the Philippine developer community under one roof http://webgeek.ph/conference/

Conference + App Expo + Beer

On November 16, we’re bringing together leading developers, makers, futurists and creatives in Meralco Multi Purpose Hall (Ortigas) to explore and discuss the future of software. WebGeek will create the path for you in meeting the Philippine developer scene in one roof. An exciting app expo would also take place, wherein exciting, cutting edge products would be demo-ed by the developers themselves. Go around, check them out, share insights and have fun while having a nice cold beer.

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In celebration of the sesquicentennial of National Hero Andres Bonifacio, the Concerned Artists of the Philippines in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines is holding the artist forum "Art and Uprising: The Legacy of Bonifacio".

Speakers:
Chitoy Zapata, Pablo Baen Santos, Julie Po, and Crisanto De Leon

TIME and VENUE: 2PM to 5PM at the MKP Hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Acer Launches “Your Home Cinema Package”

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The global tech giant’s exciting new promo brings high-tech cinema experience straight to your home

Global tech giant Acer is set to bring high-tech cinema experience to Filipinos’ homes nationwide as it announces the “Your Home Cinema Package,” an exciting new promo featuring two of the latest Acer LED projectors plus freebies for total home theater enjoyment.

The promo, which runs from October 14 to November 14, 2013, bundles the palm-sized but powerful K135 LED projector or the sleek, high-brightness K335 LED projector with free products that include an Acer Iconia B1 Android handheld computing device, an Acer projector screen, and an Acer USB presenter with laser pointer—all for as low as P34,000.

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"I keep telling myself "Don't let anybody tell you that you're doing things all wrong when you know that things are doing great for you. If you listened to the others telling you to hold back and keep a low profile, you wouldn't be enjoying the perks and benefits right now."

Yeah, there may be some hiccups along the way but that's normal for a struggling noobie whose adventure along unpredictable paths has just began. One thing for sure is that I'm headed to only one direction and on my way to a brighter future - and nobody can stop me no matter how hard they try!!!"

Ironically, those who are saying that it is not a good trait to rant online are the ones who also rant against fellow bloggers. They don't even have the guts to identify themselves and hiding behind an "Anonymous" identity. We are not asking them to side with a fellow blogger, We are asking them to hear us out first before coming up with conclusions.

Wazzup Pilipinas was ranting against an establishment that tried to go cheap-O with bloggers, but there's this group of bloggers that are now ranting against Wazzup Pilipinas, and also trying to humiliate the bloggers associated with the blog or community. We must announce that the bloggers invited to the event had no knowledge of any of the arrangement between Wazzup Pilipinas and the owners of the establishment. These bloggers should not be dragged along with the issue.

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Libreng Tawag in 3 sites in Iloilo now up

Globe Telecom was able to reconnect the province of Tacloban with the rest of the world with 1 cellsite serving critical communication requirements of the local government units and agencies involved in disaster response and coordination efforts. The temporary site was put up near Hotel Alejandro along Paterno St. in Tacloban. Tacloban was among the hardest hit provinces of Typhoon Yolanda and the last isolated area where Globe mobile signals were fully disrupted.

Globe said that restoration efforts are being accelerated in the Visayas region with the assistance of government units like the Phil. Air Force and the Phil. Navy who lent assistance in providing transport requirements for heavy network equipment that are being airlifted or shipped to critical sites including Tacloban.

Around 26 sites from Calbayog, Samar to northern Samar have also been repaired and brought back to operations. Of the total sites affected including those in southern Luzon and Mindanao, 471 sites, or 30% of total affected sites have already been restored. In the Visayas region, close to 20% of all 2G/3G sites affected have been restored.

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Every third Thursday of November is a celebration which is uniquely French, happens simultaneously around the world.... the welcoming of the French wine harvest from the Beaujolais Region, aptly called "SOIREE BEAUJOLAIS". Come and celebrate with us this 21st of November at The Manila Hotel.

Merry-making starts at 6 PM. Bring your appetite as we prepare a wide array of French food, charcuteries and cheeses freshly flown in from France! Dance the night away with a live band and enjoy a fashion couture parade as you sip a fresh glass of the Beaujolais Nouveau!

Keep your tickets as we are giving away huge prizes from our sponsors, with a Grand Raffle Prize of a trip to Paris for two!

Tickets are sold at Php 3,000 each. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Scholarship Foundation of FCC-Le Club. For reservation, please call 813-9005 and 864-0447 or e-mail: events@leclub-fcc.org

Or you may book online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12IPbg4ppcyNRNvYn4WrKV4MTGuxgp3iMoedqURreABg/viewform

Monday, November 11, 2013

World Pneumonia Day by the Department of Health

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Pneumonia is indeed a deadly serious disease that has claimed the lives of many individuals, especially children. With their weak immune system and frail bodies, they become easily susceptible to the disease.

Penumonia has become the number 1 killer of children under the age of five - even claimed more lives than AIDS, tubercolosis, and malaria combined.

They say that many of these children do not even reach the age of five or their 5th birthday.

It is so sad that pneumonia is preventable yet many still die form the disease.

We were invited to join the movement against Pneumonia at the World Pneumonia Day event held at the Summit Ridge hotel in Tagaytay city.

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Sending you information about Person Finder from Google:

About Google's Person Finder. Yes, you can get the data and use it to help connect families with their loved ones.

1. All data entered into Google Person Finder is available to the public and searchable and accessible by anyone. Google does not review or verify the accuracy of the data. The standard Google Terms of Service apply to all users of Google Person Finder.

2. If you are interested in exporting records or performing automatic searches, you can do so by applying for a read or search API key. To learn more about API keys and various access levels visit the Data API page.

3.
There's a CSV import as well. https://code.google.com/p/googlepersonfinder/wiki/ImportCSV

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Funny that as early as August, Christmas tunes already occupy significant airtime among radio stations—perhaps even on TV—that signal the start of arguably the world’s longest Christmas celebration.

The spirit of giving also comes into its full vitality as gift lists are already written, and you’ll know it’s the “ber-months” once hordes of bargain hunters pack the metro’s shopping centers just to buy them.

Giving something unique for Christmas has always been everyone’s dilemma. While most people run out of ideas, they sometimes resort to buying the same items in bulk just to have gifts to give away. But that can be avoided through early foresight and careful planning to avoid the chaotic Christmas shopping rush.

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The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”. Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

This year, Kids Acts Philippines will stage its own take on the ballad as the season offering to all schools. Fearless and determined, Mulan’s story starts out as China is facing the threat of the Huns. The Emperor seeks out the help of the men of different families to fight in battle.

Former military man and Mulan’s father is among those chosen. Too old and sick to participate but also too honourable to walk away from the duty. Mulan’s father and his family are faced with the dilemma of being unable to send someone in his place. Without a male member who is old enough to fight, Mulan steps forward to serve in the army in his place.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida Should Be Miss Universe

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Miss Philippines Ariella Arida as 3rd Runner Up?

Ariella Arida should have been crowned instead of Miss Venezuela, because she gave the most intelligent final answer, and had the most interesting life story of strength and ambition.

"The judges seem to be biased and the competition seems rigged. I sincerely hope that's not true. Mr. Donald Trump, the ball is in your court." - Spanky or Oprah or whoever really said it.

"This is a well-known fact. they're all rigged. That's how the Donald wants it."- Gomer Coronel

"Well, Donald Trump prefers Latinas on the first place. Haisstt... Anyways, Miss Universe is made to promote a swimsuit not world peace." - Paolo Gaborni

:) Happy?

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Nasri Abubakar and Dennis Aluba who were reportedly kidnapped in Baranggay Latin in Patikul, Sulu are not Globe employees.

This was clarified by Globe Telecom last Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Yoly Crisanto, head for Globe Corporate Communications, said that the incident is very unfortunate but explained that the two victims are actually technical staff of QTel which was tapped by Nippon Electric Company (NEC) to set-up network transmission requirement in the area as contractor of Globe.

“We have assisted our sub-contractor QTel in reporting the incident to the military. Globe will cooperate fully with the authorities as necessary. We empathize with the families of the victims and we are hopeful for their safe recovery,” Crisanto added.

Globe Service Restoration in Visayas Underway; Iloilo, Roxas Now Up

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Globe Telecom said on Saturday that restoration of its communication services is now underway in areas severely affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

In fact, communication services are now up in two key areas namely Iloilo and Roxas City following service disruption on Friday as the super typhoon wrought havoc in the area.

Service restoration in areas hard hit by the weather anomaly is expected within a 48-hour period, Yoly Crisanto, Globe Head of Corporate Communications, said.

According to Crisanto, back-up power facilities have been fully utilized in the company's major regional exchange centers.

“We have activated our Disaster Coordination Center in Lahug and our Regional Operations Center to expedite restoration efforts in the Visayas region. Globe technical teams in the region continue to do coordination, monitoring and site assessments in the affected areas,” Crisanto said.

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Mabuhay Restop Cafe conducted a remarkable and rare Halloween party last October 19, 2013. It was a successful event as the kids together with their parents soared high with laughter and learning.

It was a Halloween party where kids have to enjoy in a seat with eyes wide open while watching a play. A kid who joins with the most creative Halloween costume wins.

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Filipinos! If you’re planning to go to Japan anytime soon then I’m sorry to announce that Filipinos still need to get a visa to visit the Land of The Rising Sun.

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines notified the public that Japan has not lifted the visa exemption for the Philippines yet. But worry not! Japan has opened multiple-entry Visas to Filipinos.

In celebration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, the Government of Japan has decided to begin issuance from July 1, of multiple entry visas for short-term stay to nationals of the Republic of the Philippines (ordinary passport holders) who reside in their home country.