Web Hosting Ratings
Posted on May 17, 2008 - Filed Under tech, tutorials, web hosting, info
This cpanel tutorials has helped me a lot ever since I had my own domain. I used to be clueless about a lot of things really, and I have been quite a bother to some friends asking them a lot of questions. Yes they were kind enough to help me and I know they are always willing to lend a helping hand. But then I also have to learn on my own, so I read some tutorials on the side. Today I am proud to say that I can do a little tweaking already, although not much yet, but at least. I already know how to go about this cpanel thingy.
Ever since I had my own domain, I’ve been conscious about getting someone to do my web hosting. I’ve had a not so pleasant experience with my old web host, so I suggest that you read some web hosting ratings first before signing up with a certain web host. That’s what I did when I decided to change web host. Now I am happy with my web host.
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Missing the Shutter
Posted on May 17, 2008 - Filed Under birthday coverage, photography, work, camera
The last time I pressed on the shutter was Saturday, and that was on a 90th birthday celebration we covered. My last shot was of the “kitty girls”, I didn’t even know they existed until that day. They were one of the special guests that night, and I must say I enjoyed taking their pictures. I haven’t turned gay for your information, LOL. It’s just that some of them were really pretty. I love pretty subjects. Anyways, the big boys enjoyed their number, N included (I think).
Now what about missing the shutter? Well we were scheduled to go to La Mesa Dam on Thursday, but due to bad weather we just stayed home. See I missed my chance to press on the shutter. It could have been a wonderful afternoon with N and our daughter Ish who is getting interested in photography. We could have had our tutorials that afternoon. We could have learned more, but then the weather didn’t cooperate. N promised to bring us tomorrow, but he has a client call in Intramuros tomorrow afternoon. Hmmm change venue, change theme. There’s a lot to aim in Intramuros, but I hope it won’t rain. I hope Ish gets better too, she has terrible colds today and quite feverish. I really want to shoot with her, and I’m sure her Dad is super excited that finally one of his kids is showing interest in his passion. Make that the family’s passion. Hello Josh? It’s time to take that butt off the computer chair and enjoy nature with us.
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Get a Chance to Win a MacBook Air
Posted on May 17, 2008 - Filed Under macbook air, malay mo, "la lang", contest
Who wants to win a MacBook Air? Who knows, right?
More details here!
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Power Tools
Posted on May 16, 2008 - Filed Under power tools, construction, smart move
I think I already mentioned in this blog how helpful it was having festool while we were constructing the house where we are staying right now. My husband decided to buy these tools for the carpenters to use. We were able to save on time, because it was much faster compared to the manual ones. The workmanship was even better. Now FIL is enjoying some of the tools we bought, we lent it to him for the same reason that he can save on time. If you want your carpenters to work faster, these tools are a must. You will be able to cut your construction time to half, therefore it will allow you to save on manpower.
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Store Wines Properly
Posted on May 16, 2008 - Filed Under wine storage, info
Aside from the fact that I am a huge fan of red wine, I do use it for cooking. My friends and relatives know about this, so in every occasion I never miss receiving a bottle or two. The same goes with my husband too. His friends are fond of giving out bottles of wine. Now this gives us a problem since we have a wine rack that can accommodate like a few bottles. We need this Wine Rack ASAP. We all know that these bottles of wine have to be stored and kept properly. It’s useless buying the most expensive wine if we do not know how to store it properly. But if one does, it can actually improve the aroma and the flavor as the wine matures. Wines are to be stored horizontally and should always remain in contact with the cork, thus the need for a wine rack. Once you store wines in upright position, the cork will easily dry up, then air will eventually get to the wine and spoil it. Tsk, tsk, this brings the need for an additional wine rack for us. I don’t want my wines getting spoiled, plus the fact that I don’t want to waste the money spent by friends in buying us wines. We truly appreciate their effort of gifting us with it, so it’s just proper that we take care of it unless I want to finish a bottle of wine everyday. It’s supposed to be a glass a day only, right?
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The Best Acne Treatment
Posted on May 16, 2008 - Filed Under beauty tips, acne, info
Had I known about these acne treatments like 18 years ago, I would have used it. Yeah I had an acne infested face some 18 years back and it was really disgusting. I was working as a bank teller then, and I got it from there. You know how dirty money is, money coming from the market is the dirtiest of all. I remember counting paper bills with scales on it, yeah I am not kidding. Then I can’t help but hold my face when it gets itchy. Hmmm, I think I can still use this acne treatment. It said it can help prevent breakouts, I still get them once in a while. And it gets rid of blackheads which is my main problem now. And the good news is, it’s 50% off, so hurry, limited stocks only.
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Walk/Run!
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under "la lang", fitness
We have no reason not to exercise anymore. N has always been asking me to go biking with him everyday, but everytime he asks me, I always turn him down. Blame it on the Obagi system I am using since December, it keeps me away from the sun. N feels like we don’t have enough exercise (even if I go belly dancing twice a week), especially my son who does nothing but sit in front of his laptop every single day. He is actually the reason why we bought that treadmill. Now we exercise together, him on the treadmill and me on the bike/stepper. He runs a kilometer, while I do mine about 30 minutes. We want him to run at least 3 kms. in a day, but since he is not yet used to it, we are giving him an allowance for that. Maybe we’d do it gradually. 1 km on the first week until he reaches 3 kms or even more.
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DIY Pc Kits
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under computers, info, DIY
One of our editors built his own computer. He couldn’t find a computer that matches his requirement. So what he did was to buy one of the pc kits that was according to his specifications. I asked him if he had a hard time doing it himself, and he said no. It was actually easy to assemble and what he was happy about above all was the great savings. It did not cost him that much to assemble the specification he wanted compared to the ones he saw at computer shops. I think I will need his help on this, err I think I can do it, I wouldn’t be a DIY queen if I can’t do this. So next time we need a new computer, I will consider using pc kits. It’s very important to save money nowadays.
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Back to Normal
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under recital, tv stint, "la lang", Belly Dancing
If you noticed, I have not been online for longer periods since the beginning of this week. We were busy preparing for Regine Tolentino’s Dance School Annual Summer Program. As usual I was stuck doing the beading of my costume, yep last minute again. I didn’t want to have a new costume but I don’t know why I changed my mind. Probably because there was a bra that was halfway done already only sitting in the drawer. So I thought, why not continue doing it. All my time was spent with beads, thread and needle. I had to do my SPs in a hush, and in between. I didn’t have that much time visiting the blogs in my blogroll. I had some time spent over at twitter, well I can’t do away with it. I already have more than 2000 twits. So now you know why, lol. Since Monday we have been practicing hard, spending like 4 hours in the dance studio polishing our routine. It was no joke dancing in heels. I felt my leg muscles harden coupled with backaches. Ahhh the joys of participating in a recital. I treated it more like excercise really, so my body felt good. The hard part is waking up at 3 in the morning just to get ready for the big day. I know, why that early? Because once again, the recital was featured in Unang Hirit at GMA 7. We once again got our 1 minute fame, lol.
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Sporty Yet Elegant
Posted on May 14, 2008 - Filed Under watches, smart shopping
It’s actually my first time to come across a Hublot watch. I know only a few brands and I am surprised to find out that there are nice and beautiful watches in the market that are even better looking than the brands I know. I can be biased when it comes to brands, it’s because I am not that exposed to other brands out there. But since I am a huge fan of chrono watches, I searched high and low just to be able to find a nice one. That’s how I came across the hublot watch. I find Hublot’s chrono series really impressive. I particularly liked the Joaillerie Chronograph, but I don’t think I can afford it just yet. I really need to work harder just to be able to buy it. Hmmm now I’m thinking of a way on how to have it. I better be “good” so that “Santa” will give it to me this Christmas. Oh but that is just too much to ask. I’d rather save money and buy it myself. Well it’s worth the price actually. It has diamonds on it so it is a very good investment. Even if it has diamonds on it, it still looks sporty and at the same time elegant. It can be worn both for formal and casual events. It’s gonna turn a lot of heads, I can tell.
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Buying Books Online
Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under Isha's love, books
My daughter is really addicted to books. She’d rather buy a book than buy something to eat. Haha, she lets me take care of her food that is. She’d buy like 4 books in just one visit to the bookstore, and she’ll finish it in 4 days too. Sometimes I really wonder if she still sleeps.
There are times that the titles she’s looking for are not available at the bookshops we go to. What she does is look for it online. We haven’t really tried buying online yet, but I see that it’s coming. There’s this title she’s been dying to have and it’s not available here yet. Maybe I will consider ordering it online. Hopefully we get a discount because normally buying books online is way cheaper than getting it from the bookshop.
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Online PMP Training
Posted on May 10, 2008 - Filed Under project manager, PMP training, training, info
Do you want to become a sought after Project Manager? Then you should have the proper PMP training. This is really very important because it will help you showcase your talent, knowledge, skills and education. Admit it, even with the number of years of experience being a project manager, there is still a lot to know. We need to update ourselves therefore a training is required. This will also help you in case you decide to get a PMI certification. Those with proper training did not find the exam hard. It’s their goal to let everyone pass on the first attempt. Just look at the statistics, 95% of those who got their training from pointadvantage.com have passed on the first attempt. This is because of the learning modules provided by them. The interactive class discussion, pictorials presentation and practice session helped them make it in the exam.
Here’s some good news for those who are busy and couldn’t leave work. There is an online PMP training available. This would work well within your schedule. You’ll just have to attend class like twice a week for an hour and a half, and the rest will be done online. An online support is provided via email. And you know what, a lot of those who enrolled in the training claimed that the online exam simulation has really helped them a lot. It’s like a practice test to get you ready for the real thing.
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Manners? Do you have one?
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under "la lang", Grrr-RANTS
OMG, I can’t believe there are people who do not have manners when leaving a comment in certain blogs. Like duh, is it really necessary? If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t leave comments ok? You try to be funny? Nope, you don’t sound funny at all. It’s just plain rude, what is that, you leave comments just for the sake of leaving a mark? Sad, you make people sad…ah make that you make people hate you. What you have are uncollected comments, can’t you be sensitive enough to think you’re hurting other people?
*I happen to read a comment from another blog left by someone and I just find it foul, even if it was meant as a joke.*
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Solution to People with Bad Credits
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under credit cards, bad credits, info
Do you have a less than perfect credit standing? Too bad nobody would offer you credit cards. Wrong! Who says you can’t have one? Of course you and many others can avail of bad credit credit cards. This credit card is designed for people who have not been lucky enough to earn more than enough to cover what they have charged using their credit cards. None of us would want this to happen, but there are just times that we can’t avoid going into that kind of situation. Many Americans are faced with this kind of situation, especially now that their economy has gone down. Many have not paid off their loans which in turn made them have bad credit. Due to bad credit, how can you build his future and that of his family? There is actually a solution to that. Many have taken advantage of the offer of bad credit loans. They have claimed that this helped them start over again. Good thing there are lenders who are willing to help them out and give them a second chance. Just be responsible enough to settle whatever there is to be settled because this is one way of rebuilding your credit standing.
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Effective Web Design
Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized
Until now hubby is still in search for a very good web designer. He wants to ressurrect his old website but with a different domain name. A lot of people are asking if he has a website, and I think it’s about time to bring back to life his defunct webby. Choosing a web designer is really crucial. I wish to find something like what arizona web design has to offer. I am not to sure though if they’ll accept us since we’re not located in the US. They are based in Arizona. I but think they would, since it is now very convenient to communicate via emails and all. I am really impressed with their clients’ list. They must really be good. I also love the professional look of the websites they design. Take a look at the cool before and after gallery of the websites they made. You can totally see the difference. And I know you will agree with me that their design is way better. That’s how I want hubby’s website to look like, vibrant and full of colors. I want some custom graphics too, plus a little streaming flash and java applications. I need not worry about having visitors since they will make sure that the web site is designed with arizona seo. They’d be putting key word phrases to bring the web site to the top 10 rankings. Now this is what I am looking for. With a website designed by one of the best, it sure will attract more and more clients, and that means a more flourishing business.
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My 3 Adopted Boys
Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under cousins, summer vacation, bonding, fun, "la lang"
I adopted three boys, aged 16, 13 and 9. Well just for a day. Josh wants to know how it feels like having boys in the house, well aside from his Dad. I invited his cousins to stay with us overnight. They had so much fun, playing different kinds of video games. One played Wii, the other psp, the other one was online. They requested if they all could sleep in one room. I had to pull the mattress from the guest room to put it in Josh’s room. And you know what? They slept at 3 in the morning. Today I brought them to the cinema to watch What Happens in Vegas. I was quite worried because there was a 9 year old boy with us. I felt like I committed a mistake in picking the movie…but I so wanted to watch it. N didn’t want to accompany them to watch another film which required parental guidance too. We all wanted to watch What Happens in Vegas. I guess they enjoyed the film too because I got an SMS from their Mom telling me that her boys enjoyed their overnight stay and the movie.
Now I know what it feels like having boys and an only girl.
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Home Craft
Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under doors, kitchen, Home Improvement
I love everything there is at American Home Craft Inc. If only we live in the US, this is where I will get all the stuff I need for the house. I particularly like the cabinets for the kitchen. Their finely crafted cabinet doors are really nice. It comes in a wide variety of finishes. Oh if you need cabinet refacing for your kitchen, they are the company you should get in touch with. They offer a lifetime warranty for cabinet refacing. I actually like everything American Home Craft offers, from cabinets, countertops, windows, entry doors, etc. I’ve always dreamt of having an American type house. I don’t know but I really love how houses in America look like, exterior and interior wise. By the way, you can request for a free in-home estimate if you decide to have your house remodeled.
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My Flickr
Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under nature, flickr, flowers, photography
I’ve been hooked lately, that is taking photos of flowers using my macro lens. Those flowers are from my Mom’s garden. There are a few varieties only, so if you notice I take different angles per variety/flower. I wish I knew the names of all the flowers, but as it is I don’t. They are really all pretty. I bought a few seeds to sow, but it will be placed in pots. I don’t have a garden, or should I say, you can’t spot soil in our house. I regret not having a garden in the house, but I am contented. I’ll just have to go somewhere else whenever I want to take pictures of flowers. It gives me a different kind of high being able to produce good pictures, well that is just my opinion (on the good pictures part ^_^). If you want to see more, please check my PHOTOSTREAM at flickr. If you wish to add me, go ahead, I’d really appreciate it.
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Winning lottery number
Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under sweepstakes, lottery
Have you tried joining online lottery? What would be your reaction when you find out that you are the holder of the Wining lottery number? Exciting isn’t it especially if the prize is big. I haven’t actually tried online sweepstakes, and I want to try it out some day. There’s an online lottery site I found and I am excited, who knows I might own the Wining lottery numbers. Sometimes I get lucky with this, so I think I need not wait for me to dream of some Lottery numbers before I signup. And besides the prizes are really cool. Anyone wants to win a car? How about a dream vacation or some gadgets?
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Stop Nanny Abuse!
Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under nanny abuse, stop crime, info
I remember something that I watched in the news a couple of years ago. The parents of the child asked helped from the authorities on what to do with the nanny of their only child. The child was left in the care of the nanny since both of them were working. To make sure that everything is all right, they installed a nanny camera of course without the knowledge of the nanny. When they got home they got the biggest shock of their lives when they went to watch it in tape. The child was maltreated by the nanny, and everything was recorded by the nanny camera. The nanny couldn’t deny what she did since it was on record.
Sometimes a nanny camera is really needed if you are not sure if the nanny you got is trustworthy. You wouldn’t want your child being abused by the nanny. Put a stop to it right away by installing a nanny camera before it’s too late. It’s not that you don’t really trust the new nanny, we always have to remember that not all people are the same. Some are good but some can be really bad. And since we are away from home, we can’t monitor everything that the nanny does. It’s only by having a nanny camera that we get to see their activities. By then we can now put our worries to rest if we see a positive attitude.
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Lose Weight, Acne & Wrinkles
Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under beauty secret, beauty products, info
Lose weight, acne and wrinkles! Wow three in one, two of which I really need. That’s what happens if you take Orovo. I’ve read that Orovo is the safest and healthiest way to lose those three unwanted and unsightly non-beautifiers. When taken, one can lose up to 10 lbs in a week. It can also reduce wrinkles and fine lines up to 90 percent. There are a lot who have already testified about how Orovo worked for them. The creation of Orovo was actually accidental. They got the idea from the Oprah Show. In one episode a certain Dermatologist recommended 10 “superfoods” to make you look 10 years younger. From here, more research was done to make Orovo really effective. So far, so good. I found out that a lot are satisfied with Orovo.
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Summer Fun
Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under outing, Subic, beach, family bonding
Today we went to the beach. The kids wanted to have fun. This is their second time to go to a beach, first time was when they were still small and was so afraid of stepping on the sand. That was the only thing they remembered, they didn’t like to step on the sand because they found it dirty. When they took a dip this morning, “the water is salty” the said in unison, like duh. Well I can’t blame them (more on we should take the blame) really since this is just their second time. I didn’t stay much in the water because I wanted to take pictures of them having fun. They sure did have fun. Good thing they didn’t like to stay under the sun that much, since it is really harmful to the skin. They were already contented with the 2 hour dip.
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There is Still so Much to Learn
Posted on May 6, 2008 - Filed Under web design, computers, technology, info
As I was reading some entries in this web design blog, I realized that I will be getting a failing mark when it comes to technology. I must admit that I am not tech savvy, that’s why as much as possible I try to read and read. But there are times that I really do not understand what I am reading, everything seems foreign to me. So what I do, I dig more, hoping to get a clearer explanation. Sometimes I get lucky, sometimes not. Take for example the user accounts I keep encountering in my computer. What do I know about that? Not much, so I am not really using this function. But since I have read something about it, slowly but surely I am getting the idea what it is for. I know you often see that too in your computers. But do we really know what benefits we will be getting once we turn it on and off? I still have so much to learn and I’m getting it little by little through reading. Now what about your membership to the spyware community? This too is new to me. I’ve been getting alerts from my computer about software that are about to be installed. I am actually thankful because I find the warning quite helpful. It warns me of potentially unwanted software, and this makes me aware of the things that I need to accept or discard. If you are a member, Windows Defender will send basic information about the software to Microsoft.
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Nouveau Riche
Posted on May 6, 2008 - Filed Under success stories, info, biz
Nouveau what? Pardon me but I don’t understand a single french word. But I’m not dumb not to look it up, hehe. Ok Nouveau Riche means “new rich”. And why am I talking about nouveau riche you may ask? Well I am quite interested how these Nouveau Riche people became what they are now. They used to be ordinary really, living a simple life. But they had full of guts, full of dreams and they never stopped working hard to be able to reach their dreams. I am also interested in the kind of business venture they entered, how they managed, and how they made it grow. I really envy people like these, they are successful because they work hard. They have the vision that most people lack. With just a small working capital, they were able to make their business big. You see there are great business ventures available and it’s a matter of how you push yourself and believe that truly all things can work. One should have a positive attitude towards work, and the patience to make everything work. This is what made these people part of the nouveau riche community. They once belonged to the lower socio-economic rank but look at what they are now.
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Salon: 19th Weekend Snapshot
Posted on May 6, 2008 - Filed Under weekend snapshot
Saturday was spent at the salon for a much needed hairspa. Like I’ve said many times, I own the most abused hair really. It needs some tender loving care. Though I normally do it the DIY way, this time I decided to visit the salon along with my daughter. She had hair treatment too and it was a perfect bonding time for both of us. Sunday was spent over at Mom’s again, and this time I brought my Canon 20d along with my macro lens. I was able to take some beautiful shots (IMO).
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