Panasonic – the creator of Lumix LX3 recently announced the release of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

Some of the additional features / enhancements are :

• Increased optical zoom to 3.8X (from 2.5x in the LX3)
• Power Optical Image Stabilization (Mega OIS in the LX3)
• Captures video in 720p high definition (in the AVCHD Lite format)

Panasonic Lumix LX5 will be available in Manila this August or September 2010 and the price range will be between 20,000 to 30,000 pesos. I previously got my LX3 from a seller in Multiply for only 20,500 Pesos. Beware : Don’t buy in Malls coz their price is usually 5 to 6k from the prices offered by online sellers in Multiply.com.

Tired of slaving away at a dead-end corporate job with little opportunity for growth? Ever dreamed of starting a business? Perhaps franchising is the best business option for you.

For years now, franchising has been the business of choice for young entrepreneurs, proving that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to become a businessman.

The 90% success rate in franchising proves that there is little need to venture out on your own and create a business from scratch. With the failure rate of start-up businesses at a staggering 75%, it is so much easier to duplicate an already successful business — no more hit and miss.

18th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo

And when carefully considered and diligently executed, you may very well become one of the thousand success stories in franchising.

Be in the business for yourself, but not by yourself, with the wide array of franchise investment opportunities that await visitors at Franchise 2010: The 18th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo (PIFCE) on July 14-18, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and co-presented by PLDT Business Solutions and PLDT SME Nation, Franchise 2010 offers four events in one: a conference on July 14 and 15; a three-day expo on July 16-18; franchise seminars; and the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program on July 2 and 13, at the AIM Conference Center Makati.

Philippines Franchising Expo 2010

With theme “Getting Ready for the World,” the 18th PIFCE will usher in Franchise Asia 2011, that will feature the twin meetings of the World Franchise Council (WFC) and the Asia-Pacific Franchise Confederation (AFPC) to be held in Manila. PFA is the only franchise association in the Philippines that is recognized by the WFC and the APFC.

Expecting around 30,000 visitors from 335 exhibitors, Franchise 2010 will affirm the Philippines’ position as Asia’s global leader in franchising. “It will highlight the unlimited opportunities that abound in franchising, especially with high expectations on global financial recovery and the bullish projections on the local economy,” says Elizabeth Pardo-Orbeta, Wendy’s Philippines president.

Franchise 2010 is a joint undertaking between PFA and DTI, supported by the World Franchise Council and the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation, with The Generics Pharmacy, Monterey, Bodega Site, Quali Plus International, Max’s Restaurant, Philippine Seven Corp., Goldilocks Bakeshop, PR Gaz Haus, Seaoil Philippines, Mister Donut, Francorp Philippines, Banco De Oro, BPI Family Ka-Negosyo, Jollibee Foods Corp., Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Chowking, Greenwich, Coca Cola Bottlers Phils., Pepsi Cola, Selecta, Blue Water Day Spa, IBM Phils., Montanara, Sports House, Adman Resources, Citibank – Cardplus, Bench, GMA-7, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Business World, Business Mirror, Panay News – Western Visayas, Entrepreneur Phils., www.philstar.com, NU 107 FM, Mellow Touch, RJ 100, Franchise Asia, Global Integrated Media Ltd., SM Supermalls, Ayala Land, Inc., Araneta Center, Robinson’s Malls, Shangri-La Mall, Waltermart, Cebu Pacific Air.com, Mindgate Systems, Inc., and AM Cleofe Prints.

To know more about the event, visit www.franchise2010.com and register on-line for special admission rates. Other details can be obtained from the PFA Secretariat at tel. nos. (02) 6870365 to 67, 09178320731, or e-mail pfa@pfa.org.ph. For more information on the Expo, call the exhibit management team Global Link MP Events at (02) 750-8588 or e-mail franchise@globallinkmp.com.

Can Facebook really provide online money making solutions to everyone?.

One can easily make more than $100 a day with the powerful features and marketing aspects of Facebook in a sequential manner. Here are some pointers to follow while trying to make money online by just using Facebook:

• Sharing regular posts on Facebook with the link to the website or online source can not only generate traffic but increase the chances of making money through traffic and affiliate networks .

• As much as possible try to add and make new friends on Facebook. You can encourage them to access your link or click on the product or service listings. By reaching more contacts, you can easily gain a customer each day if the tactics is properly followed in an intelligent manner.

• Another smarter way of generating revenue from Facebook is by placing Facebook plug-in and link to connect with the main page. End users can easily become fans and the overall chances of possible sale increases.

• As much as possible, post  informative topics with pictures and videos to encourage readers to click on your link. These generate enormous interest amongst the viewers.

• Some Advertising networds are offering quick cash rewards to the viewers for clicking ads on the affiliate network or writing positive reviews about their online business. For instance, offering $0.10 for 50 clicks or $1 for 25 positive reviews can generate enormous traffic to the site through Facebook.

Following the steps provided can easily help you gain more readers and traffic but dont forget that the success of your blog will always depend on the quality of the product or your blogs content. Try not to sound too spammy while posting the content.

Making money online can be sheer fun and great business plan at the same time. One has to be methodical while trying to earn from online sources on the go.

The need of identifying a niche and acting as per the schedule is very important while trying to earn money online.

One of the much hidden secret of earning online is pertaining to the catchy updates and informative content.

The content and services that a service provider plans to offer must be unique and in line with the beat of the market.

Similar to a conventional business, the online mode should be able to offer sizeable solutions and measurable success factors. Service providers should not spam and vulgar postings should be adhered to highest extent possible. These solutions can provide best in class advantage to one and all in just about no time at all.

The over all idea behind making money online solutions is to capitalize on ones strength. For instance, if you are good in healthcare products selling or possess knowledge about them, focus on forming an e-shopping site or offer similar products through your online channel to endless consumers on the go in no time at all.

As a service provider one should offer competitive prices to the clients while trying to sell the service or products in a seamless manner. Right sales pitch and pricing can easily help the service providers in gaining customers in just about no time.
One should include the web URL under their signature and in each customer communication.

It can add credibility to the overall theme and solutions in no time. One can also gain sizeable number of customers through such smarter initiatives in just about no time at all. Get going and make smarter moves of making money online from today.

The best in class communication masterpiece, iPhone 4 is one of the most sought out for smart phones of 2010. Apart from video calling, better inbox and longer battery life one of the most sought out feature is its HD Video capabilities.

One can easily record and edit HD videos and finish these into movies with the use of iMovie app.

The iMovie app can be downloaded from Apple app store in $4.99. One can add custom music, themes and graphics in the custom movies in just about no time at all on the go in a smarter manner.

Making HD movies and sharing it them with online social friends is way too simple with iPhone 4 too.

iPhone 4 New Features

One can utilize 3G or 2G networks to seamlessly connect and share the HD movies on popular social and video networks such as YouTube and Facebook in no time at all.

Such smarter services can provide better aspects to one and all in no time. One can make instant movies through best in class communication device Apple iPhone 4. The smarter camera feature can be used to put focus on the foreground or background with the help of a single tap. Most vivid pictures and videos can be instantly recorded through iPhone 4 in no time.

In order to benefit from Apple iPhone 4 in a larger manner one can explore various features in a sequential manner. Apple iPhone 4 is all set to change the rules of the game with smarter HD movie feature in a seamless manner.

One can easily make HD movies in no time and in a seamless manner. The thumping on-screen resolution and overall simpler usability makes Apple iPhone 4 an ideal product amongst one and all.

Get going and make marvelous HD movies with iPhone 4 in a smarter manner all the time.

The communication masterpiece iPhone 4 is all set to change the rules of the game. The best in class device was launched On June 7, 2010 in San Francisco.

The pre-booking for iPhone 4 would commence from June 15, 2010 and customers will get their hands-on iPhone 4 by June 24, 2010.

The marvel phone is embedded with best in class features and redefining engineering. Some of the smartest iPhone 4 features are as below:

• iPhone 4 has dual integrated cameras one in front supports VGA mode. The backlit camera is LED display enabled with 5 MP resolutions.
• iPhone 4 has a stainless band around it which serves the purpose of an integrated antenna.

iPhone 4 available in Manila?

• Thickness of iPhone 4 is about 9.7 inch viz. 25% sleeker than iPhone 3GS
• One can record and edit HD videos on iPhone 4 in just about no time. The smart autofocus feature can be used to focus on foreground or background in no time. Users can finish the movies from recorded video using iMovie app. The app can be downloaded from Apple’s app store in $4.99
• iPhone 4 has the feature of video calling viz. Powered through Face Time technology. With the help of simple taps, users should be able to make video calls and chat along in real time. Users will not be required to download any third party app for making such calls.
• The new iPhone, iPhone 4 is powered on iOS4 which has been designed to support high class Multitasking features. One can play the music and browse at the same time, even play games or check the weather updates or track locations on map on the go in a blink of an eye.
• The Retina display in iPhone 4 provides most vivid resolution to one and all. The resolution base is 960 X 640.
• The battery life of iPhone 4 is far better and longer than its predecessor iPhone 3GS. iPhone 4 can support up to 7 hours in 3G talk and 14 hours in 2G talk. When used in Wi-Fi mode it can support till 10 hours and while used in music mode it can provide 40 hours of battery back-up.
• On the price front, iPhone 4 looks attractive too. It is available in 2 models – 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB model is available for $199 while the 32 GB model can be bought in $299.

With the convergence of technology in almost all sectors of work, communications is the front runner amongst all of these. Live chat feature can redefine the way people interact, share information and take important business decisions in just about no time at all.

In fact live chat features can provide the extra degree of fairness and credibility to the overall communication in just about no time at all. People across the globe can now seamlessly benefit from the faster Internet speed on the go while trying to communicate in real time. Live chat features can provide vivid video in high resolution in no time.

Professionals and business managers can easily get to connect with their teams remotely across locations with Live Chat features in a seamless manner. Usually these are one touch solutions and one is required to simply tap the Chat button to get going. The need of the market is to provide Voice cum video solutions to the customers.

Customers can better stay connected with their business or personal work in a far better through Live Support platforms. Family members in one country can get to chat with other members in some other country or distant geography.

One of the much appreciated aspects about Live Chat software is that these are generally highly inexpensive solutions when compared with the telephony operations. One can easily connect with the friends, family or colleagues through Live Chat features in just about no time at all. Real time sharing and communication has been given a new meaning through these solutions in a seamless manner on the go.

These smarter solutions can enable one and all to stay with the service providers for a longer time to come. Overall customer loyalty and cross selling opportunities may increase from a service provider’s point of view too.

As the market for electronic slate is hotting up best in class manufacturers are introducing techno efficient devices.

ASUS is all set to introduce Eee Pad, globally by early 2011. It is slated to compete with iPad for the global market share.

In order to better understand the unique differentiators amongst the two, consider the following pointers:

• Eee Pad will be powered by Windows 7 platform with Intel Duo Core 2 processor. Apple’s iPad is powered with the proprietary processor and motherboard.
• Eee Pad would be in the price range of $399-$499, whereas iPad is pricier as its base version with Wi-Fi only starts at $499 and goes till $849.
• There are no USB ports or an integrated cam in iPad whereas; ASUS’ Eee pad would offer both of these much needed features.
• The app store for iPad has more than 1, 50,000 custom free and paid apps. The app store for ASUS’ Eee Pad is nowhere near to apple in this front as most of the apps are being loaded and made to compete with iPad.
• Screen size of iPad is 9.7 inch whereas ASUS’ Eee Pad will offer more flexibility to the prospective owners with its two versions – 10inch and the 12 inch version.
• Battery backup of iPad is close to 8 hours. ASUS’ Eee pad scores more in this front as the device would offer around 10 hours of uninterrupted battery backup.
• The keyboard docking station would be shipped along ASUS’ Eee Pad. In case of iPad it is a separate accessory which can be bought from their online store on the go.

Prospective buyers should make a smart move by analyzing the pros and cons of both the devices before making a final purchase. Electronic slates can redefine the way business has been done in the mainstream.

The robust Eee Pad will soon be launched globally. The smarter device is enabled by Windows 7 platform and will compete with the likes of iPad.

The Eee Pad is slated to give battery backup of more than 10 hours and has been designed in a way so as to exploit the most out of the realm of cloud computing scenarios. At the moment, ASUS will be offering the device in two flavors – 12inch EP121 and 10 inch EP101TC.

The 12 inch EP121, Eee Pad is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and runs windows 7 Home Premium edition. It can be used as a standalone electronic slate or can be plugged-in to the keyboard docking station to transition it to a notebook.

The 1o inch version, EP101TC is much compact and can offer smarter touch based solutions without the standard Windows 7 desktop.

ASUS is all set to ramp up its app store. Best in class apps will be uploaded and shared with the global customers. ASUS’ Eee Pad is expected to be an instant hit amongst PC lovers who prefer Microsoft’s operating platform.

Eee Pad will indeed give a tough ride to iPad and other electronic slate manufacturers.

It comes with an integrated cam, a USB port and feature to use Skype is also present in ASUS. The best in class and much anticipated features would make it one of the hottest products that consumers would desire to own.

The arena of electronic gadgets is all set to buzz up. ASUS’ Eee Pad will be in the range of $399 to $499.

However ASUS would like to relook at its pricing strategy based on the economic scenarios and competition. The device is set to be launched in early 2011.

It will be first launched in US and then in European markets.

Father’s Day is right around the corner and many folks are already on the lookout for that perfect gift for dad. Buying a gift for a father is not too difficult, but buying something he will really appreciate can be. Here are a few suggestions for unique gifts that should score well.

A Day on the golf course. Even if your dad is not a golfer, it is pretty much impossible for a man to not appreciate a day on the green with his friends. Golfing is one of the most relaxing things that a dad can do. So, book a tee time for your dad and three friends and watch his face light up with joy.

Find out what sports your dad likes or and pick up a couple tickets to a game. Father’s day is in the middle of baseball season, so you can start there.

Most any event will probably suffice, but try and make it special if at all possible. Make sure you get a pair of UFC MMA Fight tickets too so hopefully he will bring you along!

Another idea is to give your dad a day of relaxation and stillness. If there are kids in the house, arrange for them to be gone, for an entire day. That way, your dad can decide to spend the day as he chooses whether that be watching, napping or curling up with a great book.

Father’s Day is really all about taking it easy for dads. Dads love to build things, so how about giving dad a power tool?

That would surely be a big hit. Just make sure it’s a great tool and one that ne needs and one he doesn’t already have. If you are not sure, why not get him a gift card for Home Depot or Lowes?

This way he can make the selection that is absolutely perfect for him. When you break it down, Fathers Day gifts are pretty to easy to come by when you think of the things that dads love to do.

Watch sports, build and fix things, and relax. Stick to these themes and you are guaranteed to pick a winner.