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Ask no more with Apple iPad!

2010-04-16T02:08:00.000-07:00

I love blogging and checking my favorite social networking sites anytime and anywhere I feel the itch. But sometimes we feel tired of hanging that huge laptop bag in our shoulders while mobile phones just give us limited access and applications. At times we wish of something more functional, handy and stylish.

Who would have thought that something like iPad will be formed? iPad is one of greatest inventions ever created in terms of gadgets. Its advance features and capabilities makes surfing, movie watching, music tripping and many other amazing features more enjoyable and easier to access, play and share.

iPad has sizeable multitask screen that works at any orientation. It is internet ready and has touch screen capability. For business minded folks like me, I would love to have a constant access to my mails. iPad has mail application with easy to manage mail layout window above the display keyboard for instant send/receive process.

We always love to gaze at our photos. iPad gives us perfect crisp photos with just a tap of a finger. What’s more amusing is the ability to watch photos in slideshow and sharing it anytime, anywhere. iPad does not only gives us perfect show of our favorites photos but also gives us high resolution videos that will make music video tripping more enjoyable. We can also watch our favorite tv shows as it has 9.7 inches monitor that will never let anyone down.

Talking about videos, we can also access youtube through youtube application that is specially designed for iPad. Videos are neatly organized in the screen for easy access, just tap the video and it will show up. Songs are also organized by albums and just like ipod, the music can be heard at its best.

We can never get outdated with iPad because it has iTunes application that provides up to date music, movies, shows and many more. We can also download, buy or rent movies, music, shows, podcast etc. at iTunes using WiFi connection.

Enjoy iPad more as it can offer up to 150,000 applications available at Application Store. iPad can operate in almost all applications from office apps to games, from lifestyle to social networking as it has strong processor. It also displays top 25 best applications as well as the applications that need some updates.

We can also enjoy our favorite e-book using iBooks application. It displays clear text in a bright background. We can turn pages in a tap and download free books or buy great books at iBookstore.

Of course! We love convenience! To gratify us, iPad has a Map application that gives us satellite, street and terrain view by the use of Google services. Also, a Note application that will help us jot down all-we-can during lectures, meetings and even list down our grocery items or recipes. Convenience is what we get because it is useful, light and handy.

There are other bonus relevant applications integrated in iPad such as calendar application that stores work/home events and special occasions. Easy to manage Contact application that stores important events, contact information, notes and reminders. We can also attach photo on each contact for quick recall. Spotlight Search helps us find any data like movies, music, albums, senders, contacts, events and many more by typing the keyword at Spotlight search. Another relevant application is the Accessibility that helps people with disability like those that has poor eyesight, hearing impairment, deaf or even blind. iPad has a voiceover feature that directs the person of what app is under his/her finger and will tell directions to complete the process. It has also zooming, and closed captioning capability for deaf and vision impaired person.

Price Information:

iPad with Wifi:

16 GB = $499.00 32 GB = $599.00 64 GB = $699.00

iPad with Wifi + 3G

16 GB = $629.00 32 GB = $729.00 64 GB = $829.00

How is Internet Beneficial to Ones Business?

2010-04-12T23:25:00.001-07:00

Internet stores and provides information to many people, therefore it is a good initiative to use internet to market products and services. There are lots of businesses that uses internet today and most of them find it valuable.

One of the many reasons why it is good to have your own website to market your business is that it can reach wide range of audience especially your target market at lesser cost. It gives constant answer to questions coming from your consumer since it is interactive. A lot of websites include 24/7 chat support customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. You can have it too.

Another benefit you can get from having your own website is your constant presence not just to your customers but also to your suppliers. Your customers can make orders and inquiries 24 hours a day 7 days a week since it is fully automated. Your suppliers on the other hand can also contact you since all of the necessary information can be displayed in the website.

You can also modify and strengthen your marketing campaigns anytime as it can perform several tasks needed to reach your e-marketing requirements. What is more important about this is that the results can be assessed, measured and traced. All these things are possible without even leaving your chair.

Build up Passive Income while Working at Home

2010-04-08T00:14:00.001-07:00

It’s been 6 months now that I started my restaurant business. As the day pass by, I felt that I became more and more familiar of the things that I do everyday. It’s like a daily prototype of thing that I can perform almost perfect that it already became mind-numbing.

I looked for a part time home based job to avoid boredom and to continuously hone my skills but I realized it isn’t that easy to find good ones. This is because other virtual employers don’t give real payment while other employers take advantage of their virtual staffs. I had my share with these illicit and immodest employers online.

Thanks to these experiences I learned a lot. Now I am enjoying passive income without spending too much time and money. I do it at my own pace and most importantly I don’t deal with bosses. My job now aside from being a restaurateur is a content writer, blogger and a regular player of PTC’s.

I earned dollars by writing English articles since I can write on different subjects. The other job that gives me another stream of income is by joining free PTC’s also known as Paid To Click job. This job is pretty simple. All you need to do is to click all the available ads and wait up to 30 sec for each ad to load and you’re done. You earn dollar that simple. You’ll do it at your time and your income will depend on your referral and your clicks.

There are other home based opportunities that you can try. The top 6 home based jobs are answering Surveys Online, Article Writing, Virtual Assistant job, Data Entry jobs and Web Designing. Just be careful and always do background check before you join or before you start working for someone online.

Deca Wakeboard: Wakes up your daring side!

2010-04-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

My sister got home from Manila and it’s been a while that we went out together so we planned for a great activity before she’ll leave us again. We searched in the net to check some activities that we can possibly do that is located not too far away from Davao. Luckily, we saw the ads of Deca WakeBoard Park which is located at Barangay Mintal Davao City, around 45 min. travel from the City’s downtown area.

We found the perfect get away! So we decided to visit the place and see if we can do it since we imagined it to be very arduous. We enjoyed the travel going there. It is not difficult to find the place since it is known to the residents of Mintal. I’ll tell you how to get there.

You can ride a jeepney from Roxas St. since Jeepneys that travels to Barangay Mintal pass through that area. Just enjoy the ride and alight at Mintal gym. When you reached that place, you can ride a tricycle or a cab. Deca Wakeboard Park is around 5-10 min ride from Mintal Gym and it is close to Deca Homes Resort Residences.

As we approached the main entrance, we already saw some guys doing the knee and wake board. Suddenly, the itch to do it myself arises. So we asked the in-charge if we can start as soon as we are ready but we are told that it is not open for players yet. We need to wait for an hour since the Wednesday schedule starts at 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM then resumes at 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Additionally, schedules for Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun starts at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM and resumes at 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. The rates by the way, depends on residency. Regular Rates are 1000 PHP for Whole Day Play and 700 PHP for Half Day Play. For Davao Residents Only the rate is 700 PHP for Whole Day Play and 500 PHP for Half Day Play. Another rate for Deca Homes Resort Residents applies. Each rate includes the wakeboard, the vest and the helmet.

Before we start, we were told to gather for a short coaching since most of us are newbies. The game is thrilling and at the same time risky. The thing is the in charge asked us to sign a waiver that we will play at our own risk. But despite the danger, nobody draw back. Who would? The fee is expensive. Hahaha!

Anyway, we learned that we can’t actually do the wakeboard on our first try. We need to take a crack and master the knee board first to become more familiar of the game. The first ride is not easy. I splashed when I almost reached the starting point it is because it’s very hard to navigate and pass between orange buoy. If you missed that, be prepared to be towed powerfully. What ever happens after that, just let go and release your wake board to avoid accidents. Give it a try, it’s worth it! Don't forget to bring your camera to capture perfect moments. (Thanks to Coicoi Nacario for my Photos)

Prolific New Year!

2010-01-01T21:22:00.000-08:00

This is the first time I chose to be productive after all the merriment and a lot of drinking on New Years Eve. The usual set up after the party is sleep-eat-sleep series. But now, I didn’t sleep and I didn’t even choose to watch the latest movies. Instead, I went straight to my computer and construct my game plan for 2010.

Last year, God blessed me tremendously. That is why I can’t help but think of ways on how to bless other people around me the way God showered His blessings on me. I don’t intend to be everyone’s Superwoman but I will do my best to help my loved ones and eventually extend help to other people.

I have a flourishing business and I have enormous trust that despite difficulties I can run it well with God’s grace and guidance. It will become my main source of funds for the projects that I’m shaping.

I am not talking about huge projects here, I am actually thinking of projects that can lift not just my soul but other souls as well. A Simple and humble mission that will help me outline larger plans for God’s greater Glory. I will start by helping my underprivileged loved ones first and eventually delve into a bigger world to share what I have and hold a more meaningful life in 2010

Unfortunate Christmas and New Year Celebration

2009-12-31T21:09:00.000-08:00

It is really sad to reflect that there are families out there that are mourning instead of celebrating Christmas season as well as New Year. And just as these people grieved over their loved one’s another tragedy occur.

It was hours before Christmas Eve when MV Catalyn B bumped to a fishing boat somewhere in Libones Island in Cavite killing 3 people and two dozen more that are missing. Few days ago, another sea tragedy was broadcasted. MV Baleno 9 sank off someplace in Verde Island Batangas. Even worse it killed 6 people and hid more or less 20 people in its mystic waters.

I can’t imagine how these sadden families celebrate New Years Day knowing that they have just lost someone so dear to them. Others don’t even know if they will see the bodies of their loved ones again. These things made me realize that life is so precious and short.

We don’t need to live a perfect life, we just need to live happily and so much aware of the things that really matters. Look at your parents. Do they look the same when you were younger? They definitely have gone old and weak. Love them.

Assess your relationship with your family and friends and know if they are happy the way you treat them.

Look deep into yourself and ask if you have lived life the way others expect you to breathe or you really did fight for your happiness but still live life accordingly.

It is not too late! Do what it takes to be genuinely happy with the people that really matters to you. Be happy and Prosperous in 2010!

Easy Schemes and Ideas for amateur businessmen

2009-12-29T03:14:00.000-08:00

There are many articles, magazines, videos and other useful materials that can be used to aid a person that is extremely and blissfully excited about starting up his/her own business. I won’t give the best and the most brilliant ideas in running one because I myself is also a beginner on this field. However, what makes me decide to write my humble learning and experience is because I know for a fact that there are some of you who wants to get and absorb all the information you can get without having your nose bleed because of some complicated techniques and terms that some of the Pro’s use to explain things.

The first thing to consider in starting up a business is to identify where to get your funds. Make a complete business plan, be ready to answer questions regarding your application and be organized. It is also good to discuss risk with the bank officer to give the impression of being prepared for unforeseen events. The success of your application is in your hand.

Choosing the right location for your business is very important. It can help you identify your target market, the products that you sell, the quantity of your supplies, the price bracket and your marketing strategy.

As for your building, you can choose to build your new building, repair or refurbish existing building or you can just rent a space. Try to list down the advantages and disadvantages of each option before you decide if you go for a new building, refurbished or rented. Choosing and acquiring the decorations, furniture and equipment is fairly the same in deciding for your business edifice.

To finally start the business you need to have enough supplies of your products. Some of the suppliers allow consignment purchase meaning you will not pay for the items yet unless it is sold. You can return unsold items at a given time. This could help a lot for beginners that are still coping up. Other suppliers allow credit card payment. It is wise to use credit cards to have ready money as long as it is considered necessary.

To wrap up, you need to have service crew. Be very careful in selecting your staffs because they can largely affect your business as they are considered as the front liners. Make sure that they are well trained, knowledgeable about what they sell, coherent, efficient, dependable, loyal and honest.

The success of the business is not just about your products and your excellent staffs. It also depends largely on how you manage and run your business. Be a good manager to your staffs and think about their welfare too. Create a good system and be strict in imposing it. Work smart while you work hard!

Learning and enjoying Guerilla Filmmaking

2009-10-15T03:13:00.000-07:00

A lot of people though not so familiar about how exactly movies are made gradually developed an interest to create one. It’s not easy to create a movie but one thing is for sure, you’ll have one hell of a blissful experience as it’s extremely fun, thrilling, exhausting and fulfilling at the same time especially if you do it in a guerilla way.

Guerilla filmmaking is done in a low budget, lesser crew, limited equipment and friendly talents that don’t asked sky rocketing talent fees. Commercial film is quite the opposite. My first film was produced and formed independently. It was so fulfilling and fun despite many difficulties.

Let’s talk about the stages of film production and how movies are formed. We call the first stage as Pre-production. In this stage, patience and hard work is needed. This stage is crucial because it is in this phase that you choose and hire your talents, select locations, build sets and prepare all the necessary materials needed for the shoot like the screenplay, shooting schedules/time frame, cast and crew, production vehicle, costumes etc.

Production is the second phase of the entire process. Apparently, this is the stage where the Director and his/her crew convert the screenplay to real videos. The Director should make sure that all the necessary shots and scenes are taken in preparation for the next stage in which all the recorded videos has to be in exact series according to the screenplay and should be all set for editing.

Once all the needed videos are recorded, the third stage of film production takes place. We call it Post-production. In this stage, the Director together with the editor joined forces in selecting good shots, put it in series, and add the intended sound effects/music to complete the film. This stage is also crucial because it is in this stage the film is being polished to its maximum quality both technical and contents.

After all the preparation and execution, your film deserves to be exhibited in big screen. We call this stage as Sales and Distribution phase. This simply means that the film you made reaches the distributor as well as its audience.

It might have appeared simple based on how I presented it. It is not. Like everything that we do, we can never feel sense of fulfillment if we do not undergo complexity and trouble since you will work under limited budget, equipment and crew. If you are an independent filmmaker you will surely experience difficulties twice as the one working in a huge budget.

However, if you got talent and heart for this craft you will not take these challenges as burden but instead find these things the spice of your main dish – Your Big Film.