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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Bunkhouses: Overpriced and Substandard Pwede Na Ba Yan?

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"Following criticisms that the government's standards were far below international standards, Palace spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Wednesday, January 8, that the Philippines doesn't have to follow world standards. ...."We are following our standards. We don’t necessarily have to follow the international standards," he said." - Rappler

The Philippines rarely follow international standards. We don't realize that it is one of the reasons why we cannot successfully compete globally.

This is clearly a case of "Pwede na yan" or "Bahala na yan" which is very common with people in the Philippine government.

The bunkhouses or temporary shelters for typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) victims were also reported overpriced and substandard. It was quoted that P959,360 for a 12 unit bunkhouse (which boils down to about P80,000 per unit) which is to serve as temporary shelter. Gawad Kalinga only spends around P 125,000 per unit for a permanent shelter. Clearly there is a problem here.

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"On Wednesday morning, a seemingly more positive Chiu posted a photo on her Instagram account with the caption: "People will hate you, rate you, shake you and break you. but how strong you stand is what makes you." good morning!!!:) today is another day!:) God bless everyone!:) #goodvibes #spreadthelove #thankful #grateful brideforrent jan 15 na!:)" - ABS-CBN News.com

This was posted on Kim Chiu's Instagram account after she apparently was losing sleep due to her previous statement to the members of the press during a pres conference for their movie Bride for Rent where she said ""We don't owe you any of our personal lives" when asked about the about the real score between her and on screen partner Xian Lim.

To which she tweeted in her official Twitter account " Cant sleep.... :(

She received both positive and negative reactions in social media where one tells her that she owes her popularity from the press.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

DTSI Group Wins Philippine Avaya Business Partner of the Year for the 6th Consecutive Year

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Diversified Technology Solutions International (DTSI) Group recently bagged the coveted Avaya Business Partner (BP) of the Year Award in the Philippines for 2013. This is the 6th consecutive year that Avaya recognized the DTSI Group as a leading Platinum Business Partner.

The DTSI Group has been consistently recognized for its overall exemplary business performance in terms of value selling and revenue among all its partners in the Philippines.

As a global provider of business communication systems, Avaya Philippines has worked closely with the DTSI Group in delivering cutting-edge communications technology solutions since May 2000. “From a business and sales support standpoint, I commend the DTSI Group particularly their proactive sales and pre-sales teams for delivering the Avaya message to our customers and helping us validate in the market the positive Avaya customer experience in a more personal and relevant manner,” said Ed Doctolero, Avaya Philippines Senior Country Manager

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ASUS today announced Transformer Book Duet (TD300), the world’s first quad-mode, dual-OS laptop and tablet convertible that allows users to switch between Windows and Android in either laptop or tablet modes in just four seconds — and with just a single push of the Instant Switch button or a virtual key on the tablet. With a powerful Intel Core i7 processor at its heart, Transformer Book Duet runs up to twice as fast as existing tablets based on ARM processors. ASUS SonicMaster technology and two speakers ensure that Transformer Book Duet delivers incredible audio for immersive entertainment.

Quad-mode, dual-OS laptop and tablet with Instant Switch

ASUS Transformer Book Duet (TD300) is an extremely capable device that is able to function as an Android or Windows 8.1 tablet or notebook. Users can simply switch operating systems with a single push of the Instant Switch button or a virtual key on the tablet.

Transformer Book Duet features a powerful Intel Core i7 processor with Intel HD graphics and 4G DDR3L 1600 RAM, giving it performance that’s twice as fast as existing tablets powered by ARM® processors.

The patented ASUS technology that powers Instant Switch offers many performance and productivity benefits over other dual-OS solutions, such as fast, smooth and seamless switching and the ability to resume each OS from where the user left off. As it does not use OS virtualization, Instant Switch also allows each OS to harness the full power of the Intel processor.

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Avril Lavigne is a very popular pop singer worldwide. She first appeared in summer 2002, touting an addictive debut single (the spunky pop/rock gem "Complicated") matched with a skatepunk image. She now has a lot of songs that are the favorites of our fellow Filipinos both here and abroad many of which are topping the music and video charts. I bet everyone would appreciate seeing her perform live here in the country.

This is your chance to get the opportunity to see Avril Lavigne live in person just by participating in Proactiv's promotional offer. You don't only get to be acne-free but also starstruck when you finally see her perform songs like "Girlfriend", "Wish You Were Here", "Rock n Roll", and "Let Me Go".

All customers who purchase Proactiv 30 day or 60 day kits from participating outlets within December 5, 2013 to February 4, 2014 will get a chance to join the electronic raffle to Win Patron Tickets to Avril Lavigne’s Concert on February 17, 2014 in Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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"As the famous saying goes: live every day like it's your last -- with passion, vigour and enthusiasm. If you could spend one day living with no regrets, no reservations, no limits -- what would you do?"

I love to travel. To see new places, meet new people, learn new traditions, taste new dishes, and witness the various cultures everywhere I go. Indeed we are a curious race. All wanting to explore and experience new things, and wonder for the very first time in amazement when everything unfolds right before our very eyes.

I know that when given the opportunity, we would all love to see the world. We would enjoy going to many places possible as long as our feet can take us there. We will climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest seas, ....and do everything in our power...just for an awesome adventure.

I want to live my life to the fullest like it's my last days on Earth so I will not have regrets at the end.

Contiki has just released a new video last December named “Live One Day with Absolutely #NOREGRETS” which tells us to become more aggressive in our decisions to travel the world while we can, especially while we are young and able. Round up our friends and invite them over to explore the world together.

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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.