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Some Notable Facts About the MODU... The Modu phone features a dynamic user interface and a unique seven-key keypad, and it only weighs 1.5 ounces (It’s actually recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s lightest fully-functional phone). The Modu comes with jackets (fashionable phone enclosures that you can slide on to give the phone a full keypad). These let you customize the look and features of your Modu. The Modu phone is triband, has a mass storage device with 2GB internal flash memory (available memory for user is 1.6GB) and supports Bluetooth connectivity. The Modu phone is available for as low as P7,999 via Globe Tattoo prepaid kit… but since I’m trying to save up for my twins, I’m joining their promo…

Gloo is a virtual page where you can post notes, doodle, create a to-do list, and put pictures and videos directly from your Facebook account, and the web. Once you’ve invited your family and friends to your space, they can view, create and change your space elements in real time so technically, it is like a collaborative sketchpad. Above is a screenshot of my Gloo space. I was using it much like a social network page before as I shared my daughter’s pictures and videos to my friends. However, after I’ve invited my sister and my brother to my page, it assumed a new function – that of a family bulletin board. My sister posted her assignment in algebra and while I was answering the math questions, my brother took the chance to post his special requests. It almost felt like we’re just inches apart. The site was very convenient and easy to use. Aside from being a message pad for the family, the Gloo page can also be used as a collaboration board for planning events, organizing busine...

Starting today, brace yourself for a bunch of exciting giveaways from the “YugaTech Great Gadget Giveaway ”. This week, the major theme will be “Merry Tweetmas”. Here’s the mechanics: 1) Follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe on Twitter. 2) Post a tweet “Just entered to win a Modu Phone. Quick! Go follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe and retweet: http://bit.ly/6e2q7O #thanks2yugatech” What’s at stake: a Modu phone, 10 Globe Tattoo and 20 Php500 prepaid call cards randomly. That’s 31 winners in all for the Twitter giveaway. You can also win by blogging about the contest and/or answering the question: If you’re stuck in an island with a phone and only have one call left, who would you call and why?

Just tried out Gloo , one of the most recent offers from Globe Broadband . It’s a revolutionary collaboration site where you, your family and friends can interact through ‘virtual spaces’ in real time. Creating an account is totally free - all you’ll need is a valid email address. You can sign up and create your online “scrapbook” space regardless of your ISP. Once you sign up, you can then start working on your own space. This space is like a virtual scrapbook where you can post notes, doodle, create a to-do list, and post pictures and videos directly from your Facebook account, and the web. What’s good about Gloo is that other users can view, play, or change your space elements in real time. It’s like having a virtual sketchpad where family and friends can interact and bond with each other even when they’re miles apart. My Experience I had a good time collaborating pictures and videos of my daughter. The doodling is added fun for people who love drawing and painting. I’ve already in...

YouTube is one of the most popular websites on the internet. I used to spend eight hours on the site just watching videos and placing comments. The problem with the site is the fact that you can’t download the videos to your computer... well, that was what I thought before (about two years before). I discovered the very reliable Download Helper. Using this add-on from mozilla, you can download videos from YouTube instantly. However, you won’t be able to play the videos in your computer unless you have an FLV player. The video format doesn’t work with the Media Player. Now, I found out that there is another video downloader program – the YouTube Downloader - which you can use to download videos from YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, and many others. Not only can it download videos, you can also use it to convert the videos to other formats. You can convert the videos for Ipod, Iphone, PSP, Cell Phone, Window’s Media Player, XVid and MP3 use. The software has a very simple interface wh...

Here’s good news for individuals who have just bought a new pc. If you’re looking for a dependable antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows, get the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. This free edition is only available for home and non-commercial use. If you have a work at home job and you frequently surf the net, this freeware is perfect for you too. It is easy to install and very user-friendly (and more than eighty million users can attest its efficiency). Here are some of its fi nest features: a. It’s set to search for new virus definitions on a daily basis so your computer will have a high level of detection capability. b. It creates a rescue disk so your computer can be scanned in the MS-DOS mode (This means that it will not slow down your system even while its scanning in the background). c. An interface that’s very easy to navigate d. Unlimited, Continuous, and Automatic Free Virus Database Updates e. Free AVG Virus Vault so virus-infected files can’t harm your...

One of the many ways to earn online is to create and maintain a blog, and then attract a lot of visitors to your site. To do this, you have to love the internet and you must enjoy publishing your thoughts online, about any topic (but you have to choose a specific niche. For example, dog training, software development, free online games, etc.). You also need to learn some techniques on search engine optimization but we’ll discuss that some other time. For now, let’s just focus on the many ways you can turn your blog into your online business. Below is a list of blog monetization methods perfect for individuals who want to work at home. Promote Affiliate Products You can be an affiliate marketer. Look for an affiliate network or advertisers. Some of the most popular sites that you can join are Clickbank, Commission Junction, and Shareasale. Basically, all you have to do is to promote the products of the advertiser in your blog, attract as many customers as you can, and then direct the tr...

The World Wide Web is one heck of a virtual commercial space which abounds with many opportunities to make some money. Right now, paid surveys is one of the easiest – not to mention, fastest ways – to earn money online. This is perfect for students, stay-at-home moms, housewives, and other people who are searching for a simple and almost effortless way to make money through the internet. If you want to try this work-at-home ‘job” yourself, the first thing that you should do is to determine how you can avoid paid survey scams. How to Avoid Paid Survey Scams Easier said that done? You bet! There are many scammers who are waiting to prey on novice netizens. The bad news is that you cannot rely on anybody for protection. So, you have to protect yourself. Before you exert any effort with any website which promises to pay you for every filled-out survey form, you should ask yourself: “Can I really trust this site?” To answer this question, you should do your research. Spend quality time surf...

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format for document exchange created in 1993. Since 2008, it has been released as an open standard which can be used for presenting 2D documents in a manner that’s independent of the user’s software, hardware, and operating system. Right now, PDF is the file format used in contracts, business documents, e-books, reports, and other files. When you do business online, it is often necessary to create and convert files in PDF format. That’s why you will need a reliable software application which can covert any kind of document to PDF. In my case, I have found PrimoPDF to be very useful. PrimoPDF is currently one of the most popular software applications used for creating industry-standard PDF files. It’s totally free and you won’t have to deal with annoying ads every time you use it. PrimoPDF is very easy to use. It can be used in any kind of application for as long as the program offers a “Print” option. Technically, this PDF converter acts like a ...

As many students turn to computers and the internet for their education, online teaching has fast evolved into a top work-at-home online job for many qualified individuals. If you want to take your chance at this opportunity, here’s a quick list of what you need to know about online teaching and tutoring: What is online teaching? It is the act of providing virtual education. As such, the teacher and the student go about the education process through the use of internet and other multimedia learning materials and strategies. What are the qualifications for an online teaching job? An online teaching job requires expertise in education. You must be a graduate or a post graduate in education, or you must have specialization in academic subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, and others. Some employers also require teaching experience. Can I get an online teaching job? You should have a pc with a broadband internet connection, plus a reliable headset and microphone. You should also ...

If you are planning to venture into e-commerce, you can learn e-commerce best practices at the DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit which will be held this November 12 and 13, 2009 at Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City. The event is the 1st ever e-commerce conference organized by the distinguished DigitalFilipino.com Club and sponsored by DataOne. DigitalFilipino Club is a community of e-commerce entrepreneurs, professionals, and enthusiasts founded by Janette Toral. For almost six years now, the community continues to promote e-commerce through information dissemination, interactive programs, and various activities fostered by its knowledge sharing culture. Among its most successful endeavors is the E-Commerce and Search Engine Marketing Webinar Series . In accordance with its business promotion focus, the DigitalFilipino.com Club is launching the summit - an intensive 2-day educational seminar where you can learn about the following: • Internet and mobile commerce market growth • ...

MyLot has been around for years and even now, it still receives much attention not only from MyLot Members, but also from people who are wondering – “will they really earn money from MyLot?” Before tackling this question, let’s clear things out: MyLot is not just a virtual venue to earn money. It is not a paid-to-review site. To a certain extent, it’s actually a social networking website. However, if you compare it to Friendster, Facebook, or MySpace, we all know that it doesn’t stand a chance as a virtual community – not one bit. Without a doubt, MyLot lacks the special networking features that most leading virtual social communities can offer. So, in order to attract virtual community members, MyLot uses a very attractive incentive - money. Now, let’s assess MyLot’s status as a Paid-to-Post community. Among the many paid-to-post communities out there, this one seems to be a top contender. In this network, you can earn by posting discussions, responding to discussions and referring y...

I was looking for a temporary job for my brother who has just graduated from college – but is having a hard time finding a job since he hasn’t taken his licensure board exam yet. I decided that he can try a work-at-home data entry job first. However, I knew that he had to work on his typing skills. You see, if you want a job in data entry, transcription, or web content writing, you should have advanced typing skills – which is just what my brother lacks. Worse, most employers would require a typing rate of 50 to 70 wpm (plus pr oficiency in grammar dynamics and sentence construction), while my brother’s wpm rates at 35-40 only. So, I knew that I had to look for a free typing software program he could use. One of the top results from Google and Yahoo is the TypingMaster Typing Test. Here’s a rundown of what it offers: • It’s major advantage – IT’S TOTALLY FREE • It has multi-user support • It has versatile features that you can customize • Typing master contains many default...

1. You can be a Web Content Writer. That is if you have great English writing skills and intermediate typing speed. The usual requirement is to submit at least five to ten articles in a week (assuming that you’re required to write 520-word articles, that’s about 4,500 words or more). Most web content writers are hired to write product reviews and website reviews. Some home-based writers are tasked to write articles for SEO (search engine optimization) or affiliate marketing purposes. Many are also hired to maintain blogs and post in forums. Most employers would require their writers to have college degrees and basic link building skills for SEM purposes (Search Engine Marketing). 2. You can be a Graphic Designer for the Web. If you want this job, you should be capable of creating and developing web design templates and web page elements like logos, banners, and the likes. You should also have extensive knowledge in graphic design programs like Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and others. In add...

1. You have a computer with very good specifications – a processor of 1.40 GHz and a memory (RAM) of at least 512 megabytes. To check your computer's specifications, click START >> CONTROL PANEL >> SYSTEM. You should be able to use your computer at least eight hours a day. 2. Although not all work at home jobs will require this, it will be best if you have a headset and a webcam. Many employers want to engage in online voice or video conferences. 3. You have a reliable and fast internet connection. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a DSL or a broadband connection. What counts is that you have an internet speed of at least 384 kbps. However, some freelance jobs (like web designing) may require faster internet speeds. 4. You know how to use instant messaging programs like Yahoo Messenger , Windows Live , or Skype . 5. You know how to use web mail systems like Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, and Hotmail. 6. You have a workstation at home that’s fit for a real job. Like regular office...

Thanks to Leonard Kleinrock who first presented his ideas on packet switching, we now have the internet. This technological development gave way to a host of life changing opportunities to people around the globe. Now, not only can many people talk instantaneously even when they are miles apart. The World Wide Web also made outsourcing possible and people can now work at home. Contrary to popular misconceptions, there are millions of work-at-home jobs available these days (I work at home, full time as well). Although traditional employees may think less of a home based work opportunity as compared to those which are office based, the truth is that most of the time, the only difference is the workplace. Many work-at-home jobs come with definite work schedules, regular payments, and employment contracts. Moreover, some home-based employees even earn more than what most office workers get. If you want to try working at home full time or part time, you can check this link list of freelance...

I have a cousin that lives in Japan now and I am very much interested in learning Japanese. That is why I was on the hunt for Free Foreign Language Learning Software this morning. Fortunately, the search was not that hard. There are dozens of free programs that teach the Japanese language. One of those which I downloaded is the FREE Byki Express Desktop Software. Basically, Byki is not merely focused on teaching the Japanese language. Rather, it is a language learning system that you can use to learn sixty-four different languages (Afrikaans, Albanian, Altai, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bashkir, Belorussian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Buriat, Chechen, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dari, Dutch, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Haitian, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Malay, Mirandese, Mongolian, Norwegian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese,...

Serif WebPlus SE is the perfect web development software for those who are not blessed with programming skills, but who are very eager to create their own web sites. During my university years, I have used this software for simple web development projects, and I truly found it to be very useful, not to mention very handy for someone who hasn't learned a thing about HTML yet. To start with, let me tell you that WebPlus SE is not as competitive as MS Front Page and Macromedia Dreamweaver, especially in terms of features and functions. The application also has a slightly old-fashioned work window that is akin to Adobe Photoshop’s. But, the good thing is that its list of bad points ends here. What’s great about WebPlus SE is that it’s totally FREE. It is also very user friendly and – taking into consideration that you can get it without paying anything, this software is considerably very functional. This web development program is packed with professionally designed web page templa...

If you haven't noticed, this blog started as a page for publishing anything which I have written... Well, since I want to make the most of this endeavor and I want to get high page rankings (yup, for the sake of credibility, information awareness, and profitability..sssshhh), I think I should start focusing on a particular niche. So, taking into consideration my special interest in exploring computer applications and the world wide web, I have decided to divert all my attention to information technology and start reviewing IT-related businesses and jobs, as well as some free software programs... :)

Last Monday, the Wowowee TV show host Willie Revillame made one of the most astounding remarks of "respect" towards the late former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino - He angrily told his crew not to insert a video of the cortege in his show's segment "Willie of Fortune". “’Di po maganda. Nagsasaya kami dito habang nagluluksa ang sambayanang Pilipino. ’Di ko magagampanan ang pagpapatawa habang ipinapakita ang libing ng dating presidente,” Revillame said as his show was in broadcast along with the special coverage of the funeral procession following the transfer of Aquino’s remains from La Salle Green Hills to the Manila Cathedral. The day after, he came up with an apology and claimed that what he did was a sign of deep respect for Cory. Deep respect, he says. Well, that's a really awkward and inconsiderate form of respect for someone that's considered to be the Saint of the People Power revolution. Like Cory, Willie is indeed a very popular pe...

Literary works have been regarded as fictional historical narratives. These works of art reflect not only the thoughts and feelings of the authors. They also show prevalent sociological subjects through their thematic contents. Among the most talked about social topics which have been adapted by literary works is gender. Many novels, poems, and short stories relate a story of men and women who possess stereotypical characteristics and roles. Some representations even present arguments on how gender roles are adapted and developed. Others show different premises regarding gender development. Two novels – “The Joys of Motherhood” by Buchi Emecheta and “Purple Hibiscus” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – serve the said function. The novels deliver the stories of families struggling with the social and physical implications of their gender roles. They showed stories of individuals – fathers, wives, sons, and daughters – who were forced to deal between cultural conflicts. In the said stor...

Nurses play a very important role in our healthcare system. From the very basic definition of nurses as healthcare providers, the field of nursing has largely expanded into a network of serving with various levels of education and expertise, and a wide range of specializations- one of which is emergency nursing. What is an emergency room nurse? Basically, an emergency room nurse is a health service provider who is expected to provide emergency care to patients. They are expected to work in the emergency ward of healthcare institutions, and/or in the field where the health or life of patients are at risk. Normally, the roles of a professional emergency nurse include the implementation of first aid measures, the preparation for or the actual inspection of the patient’s condition, the notation of the patient’s vital signs such as the pulse-rate, blood pressure, body temperature prior to the actual subjection to required emergency room procedures. After the preliminary procedures, ...

In general, music was made in the very same way that literary works are created- through the imaginative and inventive minds and hearts of highly creative beings. They are also mostly made for the same definitive purpose- to be a medium created to impart a particular image or idea open for various interpretations of the audiences. As such, an effort that demands a combination of both music and literary artistry should be considered as a uniquely challenging piece worthy of recognition and analysis. A perfect example of this is Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night . To carefully examine the effect of musical incorporation in literary works, this paper aims to explore: “The use of music- particularly songs- in order to enhance the thematic focus of the play, the Twelfth Night.” For this purpose, we will identify the theme supported by the songs as: Happiness is a grand opportunity that comes rarely and therefore, should be seized readily. Moreover, throughout the play, happiness is more o...