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The Internet Marketing Bootcamp: Learn the Industry Trends
January 26th, 2008 Shobe_ceoIn recent years, the Internet has become a potent tool for selling products or services. It has also opened employment and income-generating opportunities to many Filipinos. So much so, Internet marketing has become the latest buzzword in the online sphere.
A series of seminars aims at sharing basic information on the creative and technical aspects of Internet Marketing. The “Internet Marketing Bootcampâ€? will run for six consecutive weeks from January 26 to March 1, 2008. Each session will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at RCC Center, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City. (more…)
‘Despite’ vs. ‘Inspite of’
January 25th, 2008 Shobe_ceoOn a legal writing class, a classmate of mine had a debate with our ‘judge’ professor regarding the proper use of the words despite and inspite of. Of course my classmate lost the debate in class since he had to submit to the judge’s ruling (hehe!) but he can’t just get over the issue so he posted in our block’s yahoogroups an article explaining the difference between the two words, and here it goes…
“The difference between the two expressions has to do with the way the set of circumstances preceding an event is related to what follows the event. An example or two will make the point clear. 1. In spite of a good monsoon prices have not come down. 2. Despite a heavy downpour, thousands turned up to hear the Prime Minister.
In both the cases, given the preceding situation, what happens is surprising. This is what is shared by the two expressions and this is what has prompted dictionary makers to treat them as synonymous and gloss one in terms of the other.
But there is a difference. In (1) the preceding situation was such as to ensure (or make likely) a positive outcome. But this did not happen. The monsoon was good but prices did not come down. In (2) the situation preceding is such as to suggest a negative outcome. But what actually happened is something positive. A heavy downpour should keep people away. But thousands turned up to hear the Prime Minister.”
This might get handy later on in life…so the lesson is: “Don’t argue with a judge, (you’ll never win) especially when she is your professor!” heheheh…cheers!
The Funky USAP scandal
January 25th, 2008 Shobe_ceoHere’s what happens at the office, when the bossings are not around…[joke...the bossings are also involved in this scandal...hahahaha!]
Brokeback is dead
January 23rd, 2008 Shobe_ceo
Heath Ledger, actor of Brokeback, died at an early age of 28 due to overdose of over-the-counter sleeping medication.
Ledger’s acting career started out with a mere elective drama class until he came into the limelight in 1999 and became known as ‘pretty boy’. His first break was in the movie Blackrock, ‘a teen angst film about one boy’s struggle when he learns his best mate raped a girl’.
His acting skills brought him fame. He was nominated for Oscar and Academy Award. The recent nomination being, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in the film Brokeback Mountain, a romantic movie between two cowboys. He also won an International Award for the category of Best Actor on the same movie.
Yesterday, Jan 23 (Tues), the housekeeper was about to wake him up and he was found dead in the bedroom of an apartment owned by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen. Reports say, “This is being looked at as a possible overdose, but that is not confirmed yet.”
This is indeed a great loss of a fine artist to the industry. May his family and friends accept the sudden and tragic event. May Heath Ledger’s soul rest in peace.
More Philippine Entertainment News here.
2008 Holidays per RA 9242
January 15th, 2008 Shobe_ceoBelow is a list of the different Holidays for the year of 2008. Take note that some of these holidays are moved on a Monday, in pursuant to Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s RA 9242 also known as “Holiday Economic Policy“.
January 1 - New Year’s Day
March 20 - Maundy Thursday
March 21 - Good Friday
April 7 - Araw ng Kagitingan (in lieu of April 9)
May 5 - Labor Day (in lieu of May 1)
June 16 - Independence Day (in lieu of June 12)
August 25 - Ninoy Aquino Day (in lieu of August 21)
August 25 - National Heroes Day
October 1 - Eid’l Fitr (to be confirmed by the OMA)
November 1 - All Saints Day
December 1 - Bonifacio Day (in lieu of Nov. 30)
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 29 - Rizal Day Monday nearest December 30
December 31 - Last Day of the Year
The said economic policy aims to provide a longer weekend break for employees and an undisrupted working week for businesses/employers. Well, poor for me, my work is on Tues to Sat. So I dont get double pay or at least a pay without work for said holidays because of the said schedule and policy. hehehe.
The Phones of the Future…
January 10th, 2008 Shobe_ceoThe wonders of technology has bring us far more than what we can imagine…and not long from today…a simple wrist-band may be a handy cellphone for our kids. Here is a preview of the future phones that we expect to see soon in the Philippines. Start taking your pick…
1) Asus Aura
Manny Strikes Again
January 10th, 2008 Shobe_ceoWe’ve seen the might of Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao in his fights in the boxing ring. But what’s more interesting is that we’ve seen his power with girls in Ituloy Angsulong Humor 101: Morales TKO due to slow hands, want proof???
Now, here’s another news update as to what Pacquiao has been doing after his lost dream for an elective position. Last December 12, 2007, he was seen partying ‘wildly’ at a Steve Aoki event. (Steve Aoki is a celebrity DJ). He was seen dancing (presumably on a date) with three ladies at that same night. How ‘macho’ and ‘gwapo’ could he be that night!
Lady #1: Well, it surely looks like Jinky, his wife. But howcome there is #2 and #3, during that same night? Hmmm…
National ID System: For the Go or Forego
January 8th, 2008 Shobe_ceoThe case of Ople vs. Torres in 1998 paved the way to the feasibility of a National ID System. The case centers around the validity (constitutionality) of A.O. No. 308 (National Computerized Identification Reference System). It was found to be unconstitutional for posing a threat to the right to privacy. The court says that to be valid, it must be narrowly focused and a compelling interest must justify the law’s intrusion to individual rights. Moreover, intrusions into the right must be accompanied by proper safeguards and well-defined standards, which is lacking in the proposed system.
(Here is how a National ID System usually works)
Now, in a command conference in Camp Aguinaldo, the AFP has made a recommendation to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to revive the National ID System. AFP spokesperson, Lt. Col. Bartolome Bacarro said, “The recommendation for the revival of the national ID system is to accelerate accomplishing the [President’s] marching orders given to the AFP [to eradicate the communist insurgency by 2010].�
PGMA expressed her favor for using the National ID System to “provide services to our citizens”, particularly on government departments like Social Security System (SSS) or the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). The main point of its implementation would be on having a greater coordination between government agencies, with the end of overcoming the threat to our national security.
However, Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said that it is not possible to implement it within the year because we are not prepared, at this moment, to use a consolidated singular ID. It would take some time to complete the system analysis of all ID schemes, but we are getting there. Hopefully, this recommendation will be approved and the law will be perfected in no time.
ODB for today…
January 5th, 2008 Shobe_ceoLast Christmas, while wrapping some gifts for family and friends, my mom gave me 3 Our Daily Bread booklets to wrap, for just-in-case gift giving. I wrapped it but at the end of the celebration, it remain there, lying under our Christmas tree. Well, my curiosity aroused me to open up one for myself and I began to read it each day starting Jan. 1, 2008. I read it every morning before I start my work and it feels nice good.
So I just want to share today’s topic. It is about waiting (patiently)…
“[Abraham] believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. — Genesis 15:6
Any mother can tell you that waiting to give birth is an experience that builds patience. But pity the poor mother elephant. It takes about 22 months for an unborn elephant to mature to birth! The shark known as the spiny dogfish has a pregnancy duration of 22-24 months. And at elevations above 4,600 feet, the Alpine salamander endures a gestational period of up to 38 months!
Abraham could have identified with these examples from nature. In his old age, the Lord made a promise to him: “I will make you a great nation� (Gen. 12:2). But as the years passed, Abraham questioned how the fulfillment of the promise was possible without even the basic building block of a son (15:2). So God assured him, “One who will come from your own body shall be your heir� (v. 4).
Despite his advanced age, Abraham believed God and was called righteous (v. 6). Yet he waited 25 years from the time of the initial promise for Isaac to be born (17:1,17).
Waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled is part of trusting Him. No matter how long the delay, we must wait for Him. As the writer of Hebrews reminds us, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful� (Heb. 10:23). — Marvin Williams
Not so in haste, my heart!
Have faith in God, and wait;
Although He seems to linger long,
He never comes too late. — Torrey”
God always performs what He promises.
How to recognize a STRoke
January 5th, 2008 Shobe_ceo
“Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the clinical designation for a rapidly developing loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain.” It is caused by the lack of oxygen supplied to the brain, causing the brain tissues to die. It may be due to ischemia or the lack of blood supply caused by thrombosis or embolism, or due to a hemorrhage. When a severe blood clot, for example, blocks the passage way of the blood to the brain, it may cause stroke.
It is an emergency scenario and every second count in quickly and accurately detecting a stroke. In order to save a patient or a loved one’s life, we must know the early signs of stroke and immediately bring it to the knowledge of doctors.
To recognize a stroke, just remember the first three letters of the word and ask the individual to…
S * SMILE.
T * TALK and SPEAK A SAMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
R * RAISE BOTH ARMS.
A new way of detecting if a patient is suffering stroke is to ask him/her to stick out his/her tongue. If it is crooked or goes to one side or the other, then it is a sign of stroke. In cases of stroke, life is hanging by a thread so protect your family and friends by knowing ahead.
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