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Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 pre-registration is now open!

aethen@dostscholars.org — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:53:53 PDT

The Cagayan de Oro (CDO) based bloggers formally open the pre-registration to the 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit which will be on October 24, 2009. You may Pre-Register already now!This is the third annual summit of bloggers in Mindanao which will be held in Cagayan de Oro City. The first two summits organized really made a blast with an aim to promote the beauty, culture, and identity of Mindanao.

Kaya Restaurant’s Talangkanin: More than a sumptuous meal!

aethen@dostscholars.org — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:27:34 PDT

Wondering how the secret recipe of Jillian (Angel Locsin) of ‘Only you’, “Aligue Bibimbap” otherwise known as “Talangkanin”, tastes? Wonder no more for Kaya Restaaurant offers the Talangkanin Meal in the following branches to let people experience its blissful flavor: Jupiter, The Podium, Rockwell Powerplant, Glorietta VI, Paseo Center, Robinsons Place and SM Megamall.Invited bloggers tasted

ANC 2nd leadership forum: a comedy or personal realities of who our leaders are?

aethen@dostscholars.org — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:24:14 PDT

Ada, Fjordz, and I attended the ANC 2nd Leadership forum at UP Diliman last June 5, 2009. I don’t know if it was a variety show or a leadership forum or are they just being them during that event.Bayani Fernando and Loren LegardaFormer President Erap Estrada and Makati Mayor BinayHere are some of my notes:Is it really true than no one is above the law? How about BF?Erap was okay but I want him

Sandbox: Alternative to Friendster & Facebook with Online Store

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:10:31 PDT

Register and join me here in Sandbox!I found a new social network online that able one to recreate a playpen and get in touch with people known since one is very young. You may build network of friends even those you’ve known since you were a toddler. It’s fast, easy and mobile.It is Sandbox - a portal that brings content and services you love on the web all in one place. In it, you can create a

Enchanted Kingdom Magicalympics

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:45:46 PDT

Truly the magic begins in Enchanted Kingdom as they invited 50 lucky bloggers to experience a special adventure in their magical world.Invited bloggers met at Makati and taken by the service provided by International Travel Exchange Inc. (ITEX), the exclusive Shuttle Service Provider of Enchanted Kingdom.When we arrived there, we were group to five (5) teams for an exciting activity in the

Red Mobile expands to 2G networks

aethen@dostscholars.org — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:57:57 PDT

Red Mobile now opens its network to 2G phones and still offers the lowest per minute rate of P 0.50, red to redLast week I met my friends in Davao and I was surprised that they were subscribing to Red Mobile already. They never informed that they changed their mobile network not until I asked them updates of their contact details. I asked them why they chose Red Mobile. They answered me that

Susan Boyle blows the Britain's Got Talent 2009 judges away in!

aethen@dostscholars.org — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:24:35 PDT

Susan Boyle, 48, from West Lothian stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent singing 'I Dreamed A Dream' from Les Miserables. Her YouTube video "I Dreamed a Dream" has now been watched over 11 million times in little more than four days.See the full version Susan Boyle - Britains Got Talent.I've repeated this video more than 10 times and still get the heebies every time she starts singing. What

Whaddaweek!

aethen@dostscholars.org — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:31:34 PDT

Actually, it’s Hell Week. I might not be able to blog until after finals week (end of March). I might have a few minutes for plurking though. But yeah, I’ve lots of papers to submit, projects and machine problems to complete, and plus the project presentation for correcting the Navier-Stokes equation this Saturday. My work has its share also for giving me stress. Good thing I had some overtime

define programmer

aethen@dostscholars.org — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:52:50 PDT

Pure random-ness.1) proÂ·gramÂ·mer (n) An organism capable of converting caffeine into code.2) Semi-sentient being who inexplicably survives an extremely unhealthy lifestyle. Usually found in confined spaces with low lighting, at a computer terminal.3) One who can read the following exampleif( !User.IsProgrammer ){ return "Everyone Else";}Taken from UrbanDictionary.

2009 Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines

aethen@dostscholars.org — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:54:01 PDT

TOSP 2009: Call for NominationMabuhay!We would like to inform you that the 2009 Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) has officially started through the support of our partners, most especially the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)TOSP is an annual search which honors Outstanding Filipino Students in Malacañang started in 1961. In recognizing the best students, the

been robbed

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:45:16 PDT

Last Thursday, my apartment was robbed while I was at work. My laptop was stolen and some jewelries and gadgets of my housemates were also taken. The suspects broke our door and took advantage while no one was in the house.Cubao police and the S.O.C.O team were looking Thursday and until now for suspect/s who did the aggravated robbery which they think occurred about 6:30 p.m.The suspect/s

Valentine's Day, short post [updated]

aethen@dostscholars.org — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:52:00 PST

Above is the card I will be sending, spotted in a shop window in Cubao.This is a short post dedicated to those who are taken, still-to-be taken, assumed to be taken, needs to be taken, taken for granted, almost taken, mistakenly taken, taken out, overtaken... and those who will never be taken, Happy, Happy Hearts' month! Sorry I don’t have any thoughts to write for now because I am terribly busy

some thoughts on being happy

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:42:52 PDT

One of the main reasons wealth makes people unhappy is that it gives them too much control over what they experience. Then they (including me) tend to translate fantasies into reality instead tasting what reality itself has to offer. To fight this is an attitude to keep, putting more value on non-material things.We are constantly told that the way to happiness is through material possessions. “

2008 the year that was

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:04:53 PST

I’ve been meaning to write a Year Ender. I hope that this one is not yet too late to post. 2008 has barely started and it's now an end. Too many things have happened to me--both bad and good--and this is perhaps the best time to write about them as find and retrieve my self again this year of the Ox.I cannot recall everything with precision; but I can, however, create a clear picture of the

the chosen children of newton

aethen@dostscholars.org — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:54:25 PST

The Chosen Children of Newton (In Lake Sebu, South Cotabato)Time passes so quickly that I could hardly believe that my high school reunion is now knocking at my door step. Waw! Images of my mind swiftly comes remembering the good old days, my first love, first kiss, crushes, junior and seniors prom, long exams, competitions, the parties, and so many things that I have learned from high school

christmas parties and the Boni kids

aethen@dostscholars.org — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:12:58 PST

Thinking what I can do this Christmas.Hi friends and bloggers, here I am again. So how was your Christmas parties and celebration? I had a great time with officemates, friends and family. I did have hangover on the some few parties but manage to get over it.I'll be celebrating my christmas away from home but will be welcoming new year in Mindanao. I'm going home on December 28 for some family and

outstanding volunteers 2008

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:26:34 PST

"Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless."Aside from December being the month dedicated to Overseas Filipino Workers, it is also dedicated to the other version of Pinoy modern heroes, the Volunteers.Photos in the above slideshow were taken during the Awarding of the Outstanding Volunteers of the Year organized by the Philippine Association for

life is getting exciting

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:16:27 PST

I just wan't to include this picture. Nothing to do with my post.I realized that if a man breathe in all his visions and exhale them as actions, everything becomes possible well maybe except doing those things in the limit of human boundaries to execute. Now that I am breathing what I thought I needed to survive, procedures must be performed admirably. Often, people decide if they are to live

on work and studies

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:11:25 PST

I can now relate on how yuppies live their life while working, on waking up early in the morning to prepare for work, on cramming just to finish a project before deadline, on how to deal with your boss or even bosses, on how to build professional relationship with your co-workers, and on how some justify the pay against workloads. These are some of the experiences that a young professional is

GLOBE UNLICALLS NYT!

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:56:21 PST

My fellow TOSP friend, Cris, who is working at Globe Telecommunications Inc. texted me this afternoon that his team’s second text-call service project this year, was launched today. They named this service as GLOBE UNLICALLS NYT! With this call service promo you can enjoy unlimited call from 10:00pm to 6:00am for (PHP20.00) twenty pesos only.How to register?Text UNYT 20 to 2868.You can register

bayani's faces in Mindanao

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:17:36 PST

I just don’t know but I have to tell the whole online community about this.When I went home in South Cotabato, I was surprised to see Bayani Fernando’s pictures and posters pasted on the light posts specifically located in the national highway of the City of Koronadal and in some streets of General Santos City (I have not taken pictures of those posters but it's everywhere). What does Fernando or

Th not T

aethen@dostscholars.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:37:31 PST

I pulled myself out of the bed early this morning just not to miss my 7am graduate school class in Data Mining. I made it on time only to realize that it is scheduled on Thursday not Tuesday (today). I laughed my self out hardly for the disorientation. Well I’ll just have to wake up early on Thursday again.

Spying Over Burn After Reading

aethen@dostscholars.org — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:46:22 PST

Nunffnang Philippines has something special for lucky Nuffnangers who will be able to get a free ticket to the premiere of Burn After Reading, a 2008 comedy movie written, produced, and directed by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. The first film to follow their Academy Award winning picture No Country for Old Men. Aside from Pitt and Clooney, the movie also stars John Malkovich, Tilda Swinston, and

Mindanao Blogger Summit 2 on TV PATROL SOCSARGEN

aethen@dostscholars.org — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:14:25 PDT

Spot me in the coverage.

nothing is better than being back home

aethen@dostscholars.org — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:45:10 PDT

From left: Floribeth (HS friend), Te Sandra (Mentor in college), and moi having dinner at Tiana's cafe and bar.In a time of turbulence, there is no place like home.It's been long since I last posted. Man where does the time go? It's been a busy few weeks mainly involving a significant lack of internet access due to 1. Working and studying “on and in” school.Last night when I arrive to our house