Win a One Year Supply of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts!
Krispy Kreme, maker of the world’s best doughnuts will open its new store at the ground floor of Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on November 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM. They are giving away delicious prices to first 200 customers.
- First customer who will ring the cash register will win a one-year supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!
- Second customer will win a six months supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!
- Third customer wins a three-month supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!
- 4th to 200th customers gets a one-month supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!
You have to purchase at least one-dozen doughnuts to be eligible to win. For details, visit the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Philippines website.
Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts
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Review on HP Mini 1000 Netbook
Oct 30, 2008 Gadgets
Ever since the pictures of the new HP MIni 1000 netbook was leaked by HP itself at their shopping center, we only had an idea how sturdy the design appeared, that it is a sequel to HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, and that it has a 10-inch screen size.
We asked, “what could the processor be?”. How about the operating system? its storage capacities? its features that sets it apart to other netbooks? As techie and netbook enthusiasts, we always want to read about the full reviews about HP Mini 1000. Where else do you get good product reviews other than from those who’ve had a first hand experience of the product?
CNET.com has provided a full review of HP Mini 1000 and a video that will make netbook fanatics ditch their old models and grab their own HP Mini 1000. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to make your website iPhone friendly?
Oct 29, 2008 Hacks and Tips, Internet, Tips
Since the advent of 3G-abled phones and smartphones like the iPhone, users have been resorting to mobile browsing to surf the internet. This should also prompt website owners to make their sites and blogs iPhone friendly.
So how to make your website iPhone-friendly?
1. Make your website ‘light’ by avoid using flash, scripts and lots of images that could result to slow-loading time. iPhone users are on-the-go browsers, meaning they need less time to open a website. Besides, not all 3G network providers can provide a fast downloading speed.
2. Use a publishing software optimized for iPhone like WordPress. Further, it is also easy to publish your blog entries using your iPhone using an application called WordPress for iPhones, so it could also be at your advantage using WordPress.
3. Choose your webhost well. Slow-loading time can also be a result of a sluggish web server.
You don’t actually need to create a separate page especially for iPhone users. All you need is a little optimization for your websites to make it iPhone users-friendly.
If you want to add more, you can drop a comment below. 
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Tags: iphone, iphone 3g, iPhone Apps, iPhone Software, Smart Phones, Website Optimization, WordPress
The HP Mini 1000 Netbook
Oct 28, 2008 Blogging
Hewlett-Packard company leaked some pictures of their upcoming netbook to join the netbook bandwagon. It’s called the HP Mini 1000 Netbook. Liliputing.com has managed to grab some pictures of this anticipated netbook which appeared on HP Shopping last Sunday.
Photo Courtesy of Liliputing.com
HP Mini 1000 Netbook is said to be a sequel of HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, one of the considered best netbooks because it has better specs and features compared to competitors.
It could be my primary consideration if I have decided to replace my old HP Compaq Presario C500.
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Tags: Gadgets, HP, HP Compaq Presario C500, HP Mini 1000 Netbook, Laptops, Netbooks, Notebooks
How to Earn Money Through Buying and Selling Websites?
Oct 28, 2008 Making Money Online, Tips
I have read a number of articles that recommends buying and selling websites as a good way to earn online. We’ve been curious as to how these website buyers and sellers make money online through this method.
Buying and selling websites have become quite a money making endeavor of the past years people have been making it a full time job. But, when you are in the market to start your own web company, make sure that you have as much information on your website, market and comps as you can.
Having enough information on the basics of buying and selling websites can give you an advantage in conducting the business. This is because it will make you more knowledgeable in the things that you are talking about. These pieces of information can also lead you to come up with good decisions that will help you earn more money by attracting more and more potential buyers.
One of the best selling points of any seller in terms of offering websites is his or her credibility. If the buying public knows that you have enough credibility, he or she wouldn’t hesitate to buy from you and can even make recommendations to his or her friends.
When it comes to buying and selling the website, here are some important things that you should keep in mind:
1. Don’t be impatient. In selling websites, the sales process has to take some time if you want to get the best price. In most cases, a period of several weeks or even months is common this is because the potential buyer is spending time doing background checks not only of the specific site but other websites that he or she has been taking into consideration. So, if you want to get the best deal, it is best to wait. As they say, great things come to those who wait. Who knows? You can find a buyer who is willing to buy your website for more that you have been expecting for.
2. Keep maintaining your website as though it is not on sale. Updating and taking care of your website as if you were not selling it is one of the selling points that many people are attracted with. Seeing a well maintained website will give them an idea that you are a credible seller and that they can trust you when it comes to issues involving financial aspects. If the website is well managed and well taken care of prior to selling, it can generate good impression and will open the doors for other possible deals and arrangements.
3. Be prepared to share a lot of private and confidential information. If you are not comfortable with this then you have a problem. The less information you give the lower the offer will be from potential buyers. The more information you give the more you expose yourself to unethical buyers.
4. Unless you are selling a modest priced website, you must protect yourself with Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s). This is very important because it will give you an image that you are a responsible seller who can give out information. It may also reflect you as a credible seller because it shows that you are open to financial transparency.
5. You must work with other website developers that can open the doors to pre-qualify buyers. This is very important because by working in close coordination with other developers, you will not open the doors to pre-qualify buyers but can also help you get some tips in selling the website effectively. You can also get the current trends in buying and selling websites.
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Tags: Buying Websites, Making Money Online, Selling Websites, Tips
Tips on Saving Money during the Holidays
Oct 27, 2008 Hacks and Tips, Money
The Christmas holidays are coming and it’s considered as the longest of Christian festivities. By longest, it means chains of merrymaking, and series of spending. So how can you exactly save money during the holidays, not ending up broke for the next whole year round?
With the hype that holidays usually bring, people always have the tendency to buy more and spend more without taking into account the consequences that their actions can bring.
Hence, it does not necessarily mean that because it is the holidays you have all the reason in this world to buy whatever you want and spend how much you want. Some people contend that it’s just once a year, so better give what you have.
The problem is that giving something just for the spirit of the holidays does not mean you have to spend gold. You can still give something that will be deeply appreciated without having to spend more money.
Here’s how:
1. Make a budget and stick to it
The problem with most people is that they find making a budget relatively easy but sticking to it is doubly hard. So what’s the point of making a budget when you do not know how to conform to what you have stated in there?
Making and using your budget should always go hand in hand. Therefore, when you make your budget this holiday season, it is best that you follow the things that are written in it so that you would be able to save more money.
2. Live within your means
Of course, everybody would want to give gifts because that is what the holiday season calls for. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have to spend more than what you can afford.
The trick to saving more money is to always live within your means. Spending more than what you can afford will definitely bring more problems than you can afford to solve.
3. Personalize it!
As they say, it is the thought that counts. Hence, there are no better ways to show how much you have thought of those people this holiday season than making personalized gifts.
4. Shop and compare
It really pays to shop around and doubly better when you compare prices. You will never know which items are better priced than the others are when you do not compare their values.
The point here is that you should not be confined to one shopping portal. Try to look for other items, usually in thrift stores and consignment shops, where you can find the best items at a lower price.
Indeed, shopping for the holidays can be fun, but you don’t have to be spendthrift. Nowadays, you really just have to be practical.
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Eraserheads The Reunion Concert CD and DVD
Oct 22, 2008 Music
The Eraserheads Reunion Concert Album will be released on November 3, 2008 by Sony BMG.
Well, here’s good news. Sony BMG Philippines is releasing the live recording of Eraserheads Reunion Concert last August 30 at the CCP, on November 3, 2008. It will contain 15 tracks which include:
- Alapaap
- Ligaya
- Sembreak
- Hey, Jay
- Harana
- Fruitcake
- Toyang
- Kamasupra
- Kailan
- Huwag Kang Matakot
- Kaliwete
- With A Smile
- Shake Yer Head
- Huwag Mo Nang Itanong
- Light Years
A DVD of the live concert performances is also set for release on December.
Surely, the concert CD album and DVD are great mementos and great ways to relive the moment of this legendary event in Philippine Music. And oh, here’s another good news. Ely Buendia said in an interview of a possibility of a part 2 of the reunion concert.
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Cebu Pacific Air Ticket Fare Promos
Oct 22, 2008 Travel
I went home to Mindanao last October 10-13, 2008 via Cebu Pacific Air. I spent almost Php 5,000 for a round trip ticket, which was already a promo price (regular ticket price I think is around Php 3k-4k for one-way fare). Too bad for me I wasn’t able to avail on their promo price of as low as Php 400 for a round trip on December 2009, booked on September 2008.
Anyway, I just received a text message from the ticketing office, where I bought my ticket during my last trip, that Cebu Pacific Air is currently running a low-fare promo. You can avail of the Php 500 promo for all domestic flights on January 9 - March 28, 2009 if you book your flights before October 27, 2008. And oh, they’re also running a Php 500 promo for all international flights with over 500,000 seats available. This promo runs from October 22-27, 2008. So book your 2009 flights today!
Promo runs from October 22-27, 2008. Banner courtesy of Cebu Pacific Air
Hmm, should I go home again?
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Type of Text Scams in the Philippines
Oct 22, 2008 Internet Safety, Mobile
ABS-CBNnews.com reports that text scam cases are rising in the Philippines that the National Bureau of Investigation Anti-Fraud and Computer Crime Division receives 10-20 complaints a day. The current economic crisis is considered on this increasing cases.
I myself has received a couple of text messages that intends to scam. Like, it says that my cellphone number has been chosen as a winner for a “raffle” draw with a tempting winning prize of a hundred thousand pesos, and that I should call them for the instructions on how to claim my prize. Having been exposed to e-mail scams with similar content, I just ignore these text messages. My father, nearly succumbed to one message he received. Good thing, I warned him beforehand.
Anyway, the bureau has classified the types of text scams in the Philippines which are:
The lottery/prize scam: The consumer will be contacted by SMS or e-mail with news that he/she has won a large sum of money, but in order to receive the winnings, he/she must first pay the taxes by depositing into a stranger’s account. The consumer sends the funds, but the winnings are never received.The charity donation scam: The victim will be told that the culprit is a representative of either a fake charity organization or a recognized government foundation tasked to secure donations for a worthy cause. The victim will be given contact details and information on how he/she can donate via the fraudster.The online auction purchase scam: The consumer with the winning bid in an online auction is instructed that the seller will only accept money transfer as a form of payment. The seller may also instruct the consumer to use a fictitious name for the transfer, to ‘protect themselves’ until the goods are received – but they never arrive.The dugu-dugo or budul-budol scam: The victim will receive a call from someone who claims to be a family member stating that a loved one has been kidnapped or hurt, and will need the victim to make a transfer of money to a stranger to avoid the kidnapped relative from being harmed or to pay for medical expenses.The recruitment scam: The victim will receive an offer to a job overseas from an individual who claims to represent an agency or the employer, and requests for a placement fee to be transferred to his/her account to facilitate the application process.The business investment scam: A business may receive a request from a stranger posing as a representative of a major corporation offering the opportunity to become involved in a large commercial operation. The offer will involve very large financial returns and will require the victim to finance portions of the business venture. All payments will be required to be forwarded in amounts between P10,000 and P50,000. Examples of the requests for money include:
- Payment of legal fees
- Payment for the suppliers or subcontractors
- Payment for the registration costs
- Payment of business taxes
The Nigerian inheritance/legacy scam: The consumer is contacted, usually by email, by an individual claiming to be either a representative of the Nigerian government, a wealthy business person or the widow of a deposed leader. The trickster may claim that they have discovered a bank account belonging to a deceased citizen or has come into possession of a large sum of money. The trickster offers to share the proceeds if the consumer allows him/her to deposit the money into their bank account. The consumer is asked to provide their account details and other sensitive information. However, before the transaction takes place, an “unforeseen difficulty” occurs and additional fees from the victim are “necessary to overcome the problem”.
So how do you avoid these text scams? It’s easy. Just ignore those messages that are too good to be true.
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Rihanna and Chris Brown Live in Manila Ticket Prices and Promos
The upcoming concert of these two talented, award-winning and world’s sought-after artists, Chris Brown and Rihanna Live in Manila is considered a once in lifetime event by the Filipino fans. The said concert will be held at the BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY (OPEN FIELD), Taguig on November 16, 2008.
Now that the venue was named, and the date was set, the fans have been wondering how much the ticket will be worth if two of one of the considered world’s best was performing together? Surely, it will cost much. But no worries for fans because they can buy the ticket now at a much lower price.
Ticketworld.com.ph is running the Early Bird Promo, for those who buy tickets before October 31, 2008 with ticket prices as follows:
Ticket pricing until October 31
PLATINUM PhP 8240.00
GOLD PhP 3090.00
SILVER PhP 1545.00
BRONZE PhP 309
Ticket pricing will change by November 1-16, 2008 to its regular prices as follows:
PLATINUM PhP 10300.00
GOLD PhP 5150.00
SILVER PhP 3090.00
BRONZE Php 618.00
For more information about ticket prices and other concert details, visit Ticketworld.com.ph.
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