I always watch the show “Ang Pinaka” at Q11 which I finds very informative as well as entertaining. Last Sunday’s show featured Ang Pinaka-Dreaded Killer ng Pinoy (The Top Dreaded Killer of Filipinos). I of course watched it earnestly to know which are the causes of death of Filipinos.

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I don’t usually go out of my comfort zone: my place in this wold, Marikina. Yesterday, I went to Manila and noticed a lot of changes in the streets which includes the very noticeable pink fences, pink lines, pink overpass (now called footbridges) and more pink thingies.

I know instantly, this fence installation and pink stuff in the street are related to MMDA and its hero, Bayani Fernando. No matter how girly it looks, these pink things actually symbolizes discipline which is now very visible in the whole of Metro Manila because of the pink man.

It’s actually ironic how BF puts a color that is considered girly in imposing discipline and order. I think its putting heart and mind together which creates a harmony that is now known to Metro Manilans.

That’s a good irony after all. I hope these programs would eventually lead to safer streets in Metro. I hate snatchers and criminals loitering the streets. Don’t we all?

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Here is a powerful tool in selling: use the word “free.” People love freebies, no matter how cheap or unimportant. Just as long as something comes with a purchase, it will definitely turn heads of shoppers.

I am a confessed addict of freebies. Of course, I am a voracious and a self-confessed shopping addict. Not only once I over spend or buy stuff I don’t need just to get the promotional items or free items that goes with the product I bought.

Here are some ways on how to maximize the use of word “FREE” in promoting your products or services:

• Free “Something” After Buying “Something.” An item or service becomes free after the first purchase.
• Get the Third Free After Buying Two. To sell more, give away one product or service after purchase of two others!
• Get the Fourth Free After Buying Three. Principle is same as above except you’re giving away the fourth one after purchasing three items or services. I usually encounter this at video stores with their promos rent 3+1 or 4+1.
• Free “Trial Size” After Purchase. Very effective when selling perfumes or other liquid products. Also a good strategy when introducing a new product line.
• Free “Additional Item” Related to the Products or Service Purchased. Examples: Free Warts Removal for Diamond Pill Package. Free Ring for Purchase of Necklace.

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My Pentium 4 personal computer set is more than years old. When I bought it, it was sort of top of the line then with a good memory capacity. Today, you can say it is already old and slow and needing an upgrade.

The hard drive of my PC mostly contains photos and my designs which occupy a lot of space. I was thinking of buying a portable hard disk with USB slots which are the rave these days since these are very ease to use (plug and play) and comes fully loaded with memory capacity. The price though starts at P2,500 and up.

Another techie friend of mine advised that instead of buying these types of portable hard disk, I’d be able to save more money by buying external hard disk for laptops which may be attached using USB connectivity also. He said I would be saving a thousand or more by doing so.

Do you have other tips on buying external hard disks? If so, please leave a comment on this post to help me and other readers choose the right hard disks for PC. Thanks!

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Have you heard of Umobile? It’s the first ad-funded mobile network in the Philippines. I heard the company was bought by Smart Telecom so its powered by one, if not, the largest telecom network in the country.

The perks of being a Umobile user? I get a Php100 free load every month for six months. The downside, I can’t seem to text mobile users powered by Globe. I can call them though and the number I’m using won’t appear on their cellular phone so it would look like an overseas call.

How did I get this subscription? I was sent an invite link by a friend. You can only register with Umobile if you were send a link. Invite links are exclusive to those who were previously given an invite. Every successful registrant gets to give 10 invites.

Right now, I’m enjoying using Umobile more so because of the free loads. If you want a free link code from me, give me a backlink for one of my relevant posts on technology and then, give me a message.
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There was a book fair held in the vicinity of my workplace. When I was still single, I used to visit bargain bookshops regularly for some good reading materials. These days, I still love shopping for books, but mostly now for my son.

It’s funny that when you become a mom, your tendency is to fill your house with children’s book that your child won’t be able to read in years. I bought him encyclopedias and story books in hard bound. Now that my son is five, he already developed liking for reading but not much. I heard that to be able to motivate your child to read, you must show him that you enjoy it too. His reading experiences would be enjoyable too if you would read books together. I am sometimes guilty of this.

If you’re child is just starting to read, buy him books that suits his level. There are books now for kids that are categorized according to age and level of difficulty. My son’s godmother bought him two books from National starring Buzz Light Year and Spongebob which writings are suited for a beginner on reading like him. Reading books is forever a good habit and we should try to encourage our children to love it.
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In all my adult years, I have always been on the fat side so it’s no wonder I have been trying to lose weight like crazy. Just like all others too, I wanted a formula that is simple and does not include painstaking exercise and dieting. It’s no wonder people like me appreciate the introduction of weight loss pills in the market.

Hold on for a second though before buying or taking in those pills. Let us discuss first why or why not you should take it. These guide questions can help you determine if weight loss pills are indeed right for you.

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Two weeks back, I got a notice that one of my banks is closing down and I need to appear at the banks, sign some papers and withdraw what’s left of my savings. This bank is actually far from where I live and I only opened an account there because my sister-in-law works beside the bank and she’s the one making the transactions for me like depositing money.

I only used this bank in the past because they offer cheap minimum maintaining balance for opening a Checking Account. Since my sister-in-law changed company, my savings account with the bank became dormant. I only left 500.00 in my account which was actually the bank’s minimum for a savings account. When I went to the bank to settle what I need to settle for their closing, I was shocked that only 68.00 was left in my account. Bank charges ate almost all I’ve got.

It was a lesson learned for me. I thought that if you maintained the minimum balance in your account, nothing would happen and your money would remain as is but they said there are charges for having a dormat account which is actually more than 80% of my total money. Imagine that!

Oh well, I guess it’s not safe to bank after all.
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Job hunting is the most inevitable thing after graduating from school. You would definitely need to find a job if you do not want to live your whole life listening to your mother’s preaching about being productive.

Unfortunately though, job search for some resulted to rejection and traumatic experiences. Here are surefire ways on how to avoid common during job interviews:

1. Research about the company you’re applying in. This part is actually made easy by teh convenience of internet. Learn about what the company is into and their competitors.

2. Be clear on the kind of job you’re applying for and what are the job requirements. Focus on your skills and talents that are required for the type of job you are applying for.

3. Be an authority when talking about yourself. Know your strengths and skills and also, learn how to talk about your weaknesses in a way that you would not look pathetic.

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Hi everyone! I’m back from hibernation. I have been gone a long time and you’d think, I’ve been on European cruises but no, I just finished a graphic designing job.

Thank you all for bearing with my absence. I hope to be writing more articles from this day on. I have missed blogging terribly and I also missed posting for Wordless Wednesday. I’d be doing better this weekend.

Hope you’d subscribe to my website to learn more about tips and tricks on living with technology and everything else about life. Ciao!
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