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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Epson Announces Next-Gen Augmented Reality Smart Glasses Built to Revolutionize Gaming, Video Entertainment, and More

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Epson announced today its second generation Moverio "smart glasses" with a combination of new features geared to transform how consumers experience games, video entertainment and the world around them.

Sporting a sleek, light design, the Epson Moverio BT-200 is a true binocular display using a miniaturized LCD-based projection lens system and optical light guide in each side of the glasses. The Moverio platform's advanced binocular optical system projects see-through overlays of digital content onto the real-world in the center of the smart glasses' field of view. Enabling a seamless blend of the physical and digital world, the Moverio BT-200 technology platform makes a new world of augmented reality applications possible for consumers as well as commercial enterprises.

The Moverio BT-200 projects a stereoscopic virtual display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 23-degree field of view. A 360-degree panoramic experience is possible through third-party software that takes advantage of the glasses' head-tracking features. For optimum viewing privacy, Moverio's projection system features unique light guide angles which prevent other people from viewing the projected content.

Year of the Wooden Horse Horoscope 2014

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People still consult astrological charts or diagrans representing the position of the heavenly bodies like the Sun, moon, planets and other astrological aspects and even the sensitive angles at the time of a certain event such as the person's birth. These are called horoscopes which are commonly seen included in issues of newspapers and very popularly read especially during the start of the year.

2014 is said to be the year of the wooden horse. Chinese New Year starts on January 31, 2014 based upon the Chinese Lunar Calendar but Chinese Year of Horse begins on February 4, 2014. The Wood Horse year is a time of fast victories, unexpected adventure, and surprising romance.

With the many calamities that struck the country last year, will 2014 be a better one? Check out your individual horoscope. If you're not that superstitious, there really is no harm to use them as a guide whether its believable or not. Some of them may even be close to describing who you really are.

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Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Ours is the time of modern technology and innovation. These three social networking sites have been made possible by two things: the internet and our surfing devices.

Before, we could only surf the net with our desktop computers and/or laptops. Now, we have smart phones, android phones, iPads, tablets, phablets, and many other mobile devices we could use to access social networks.

It has been a breeze to connect with other people from around the world; all you need is a wi-fi zone and your phone (or tablet). One click of a button and you can update your Facebook status about your recent accomplishment, tweet about your conversation with your crush, or post a filtered square-cropped picture of your food on Instagram.

Anytime, anywhere, you are connected to the world.

Contributed by Aubrey De Jesus

ASUS Celebrates In Search of Incredible Brand Spirit at CES 2014

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ASUS chairman Jonney Shih today celebrated the company’s In Search of Incredible brand spirit in his CES 2014 keynote address to show how ASUS weaves technology into the fabric of our everyday lives. The first of these ground-breaking innovations is ZenFone, a range of 4 to 6-inch smartphones that embodies the ASUS commitment to creating incredible experiences that transform expectations.

Mr. Shih revealed other innovative products, including Transformer Book Duet (TD 300), the world’s first quad-mode dual-operating-system (OS) laptop and tablet in one, and PadFone mini, a 4-inch smartphone that transforms effortlessly into a 7-inch tablet. ZenUI, an ASUS-exclusive user interface, also makes its debut in the PadFone mini and ZenFone.

Other new offerings include ROG Swift PG278Q, a stunning premium gaming monitor that carries the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand DNA.

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This 2014, begin the new year right by adding Filipino color to your home or by supporting local weavers and artisans through Habiness!, Yuchengco Museum’s four-day marketplace of fabrics, personal and fashion accessories, and home décor. The textile fair will be held at the museum from January 15 to 18, 2014.

The Habiness! textile fair and showcase features six especially selected merchants from different parts of the Philippines. Among the wares to be sold at Habiness! are tepiña shawls and blouses from Palawan, inabel blankets and fabric from Ilocos, and shoes, clothing, and bags made from various local textiles.

Habiness! complements the special textile exhibit Art of the Loom: Weaving the Story That Is the Binakul, which is currently on view until January 25, 2014. The event is a rare opportunity to shop for unique, locally handmade products, to explore modern Filipino fashion and design, and to meet weavers, artisans, and textile enthusiasts.

The Habiness! marketplace will be open at Yuchengco Museum from January 15 to 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fair is free with museum admission (P100 for adults, P50 for students, P25 for children and seniors). For more details, call the museum at (632) 889-1234 or visit www.yuchengcomuseum.org.

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The Quezon City government will be implementing a garbage collection fee mandated to all their residents more specifically to the lot owners. Though the QC government has a ceiling price of P 500 per year maximum per property, the most stressful argument here is why on Earth would they insist on a garbage collection fee when its supposed to be one of the most basic services given to the public by every local government unit.

I also have nothing against informal settlers but the so called "squatters" generate the most garbage and they usually dispose of these trash improperly thus causing more eyesore in our streets that would eventually clog our drainage systems leading to floods.

They did say they are in the process of devising a system on how to include informal settlers in the garbage fee collection but shouldn't they postpone this until they were able to do so?

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According to the Wikipedia, a celebrity is a person, who has a prominent profile in day-to-day media and because of these commands some degree of public fascination and influence. A celebrity is commonly denoted as a person with fame and fortune.

If the parent is a famous and well-renowned person, it is not astonishing that he might want his child to enter the world of fame and fortune. After gaining a celebrity status, the parent might want his child to follow his footsteps by showing up in the limelight with the same successful career.

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One of the much-awaited parts of students in their school year is the upcoming activities that will be done throughout the year. These are the culminating events and competitions where it is the time we can outshine and excel through our capacities and abilities that can qualify and compete with those of others.

Last December 17-18, 2013 we held our Business Fair led and set by our beloved teacher, Ms. Em and together with her committee. This event was made for our subject Economics that happened to be our project for the Third Quarter, so everyone was dedicated upon their businesses.

Every section has their own classification to remember, we have Boyle for their pizza; Copernicus for their burger with a twist; Goldstein for their street foods; Joule for their carbonara; Lewis for their nachos ; Marx for their sweets; and at last turon for my section, Berzelius. We also have different ways and marketing strategies to encourage people to buy and purchase our products. Many used their popularity, appeal, and of course their appearance.

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Natural disasters happen all over the world and this can cause devastation to our lives and properties in which we live. We all know that natural disasters are caused by nature and we cannot do anything to prevent it from hitting us. But, we can learn about its causes and the things we need to know to be more prepared when such disasters come.

Earthquake is one type of a natural disaster. According to Wikipedia, earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The movements of the plates in the earth’s crust cause them. These plates do not always move smoothly and can get stuck, causing a build-up of pressure. It is when this pressure is released that an earthquake occurs. In turn, an earthquake under the water can also cause a tsunami, as the quake causes great waves by pushing large volumes of water to the surface.

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Typhoon Yolanda… Ondoy… Habagat… These three caused so much flooding in the Philippines that destroyed not only material things but had also taken away so many lives. Whose fault is it? What this brought by nature or by our own selfish desires?

In cases like those mentioned above, the story of Noah where it rained for 40 days and 40 nights always come to my mind. After the rain nothing was left except for those people and animals that stayed in the ark. When the flood subsided, they saw the rainbow- a symbol of God’s promise that He’ll never again let such thing happen to the world.

The story made me a firm believer that the flood we experienced are man-made and at the same time nature’s wrath but it will never be God’s desire. We took advantage of the wealth of our environment. We abuse it through illegal logging, development of subdivisions and our consumerist way of thinking. We forgot our responsibility so in the end nature takes its own course.

Contributed By: Ernestine Karine M. Cabatbat

Ideal Role Model

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When we say role model, it is someone you admire or try to emulate. Your role model is someone you appreciate for their character. He inspires you to strive harder, give your best, and not give up.

The first thing that would pop in your head may be a sports figure; probably a political leader; most likely a celebrity or someone who made extraordinary actions. You could probably cite a few names of people you adore without batting an eye.

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People in different walks of life have been arguing and protesting about the Priority Development Assistance Fund, a government program most commonly known as PORK BARREL. It is how the money/funds of lawmakers and congressmen is being divided and spent to support their chosen projects.

But is it really the Pork Barrel that is evil? Or is it the system itself that makes it a source of corruption? Or yet, there's just really greedy officials that gave the word a unlikely description?

Pork Barrel per se connotes negativity but with continous study of the subject, I came to realize that many of our countrymen benefit from it such as scholarships, medical assistance, support for poor farmers and legitimate non-government organizations.

Senior Business Fair 2014 !!!

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It was a success when we had the Senior Business Fair last December. We really enjoyed and had fun for the recently concluded activity. Our section is named as "Boom T Berz".

Our president divided my classmates in different stations. One group is responsible for cooking, another is for entertaining the costumers and lastly there are the so called "delivery boys".

Boom T Berz offered different kinds of entertainment but our main attraction is that we rented for a videoke and many costumers enjoyed it. Here are some pictures that showed the true meaning of FUN.

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Should the government implement bicycle lanes on our streets?

Our nation has come to an age of modernization where accelerating machines and simple ones co-exist. Bicycles on the other hand, fall on the latter category: a simple one yet economical. Bicycle is one of the easiest means of transportation. Above anything else, biking reduces carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and promotes healthy lifestyle to the ones who used them.

The Bicycle Act of 2011 (Senate Bill No. 2688) invokes that main roads and highways shall have at least bicycle lanes as per the mandate of the LBO. The bill also indicates the right, restrictions, regulations and incentives of the cyclist. It also indicates the right use of bicycle parts to ensure the safety within the user’s control. Meanwhile, bicycle lanes are installed along EDSA, Remedios circle up to Roxas Avenue, Marcos Highway in Marikina proper and Commonwealth Avenue.

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The word “safety” can be defined as the state or condition of being protected from risks or danger, but we all know that safety is more than just a word, because in reality, it is an assurance that we can live a happy and secured life.

Sometimes, the social safety of a person depends on his habiliment,attitude,and choices.Generally, a man's safety is defined by his own actions.

The streets that we are referring in the title is not taken literally, we can also refer to the crowded or non-illuminated ones.

The pictures displayed are taken during night time because that is when we feel most vulnerable to danger and risks especially on the road.

The first photo shows a man who sleeps under the foot bridge near a funfair, of course, one of the things that will be questioned is his safety. How could he sleep so tight? Because if we look at the bigger picture of his environment, the funfair is very crowded, full of noise, and maybe, people with wicked minds. We can also see that this man shows weakness and senility.