ipage hosting

Today, I came upon www.webhostingchoice.com and I couldn't help but notice the ipage hosting that they have introduced. It's quite new to me. Anyway, for those who also do not know what it is all about, here are a few tid bits gathered from my readings. Technically, it is a customer-centric hosting company that has taken "Easy-to-Use" or "User-friendly" to a new height. With a snap, from the "getting started wizard", a tool which guides users in setting up email and publishing a site, to the quality web builder that offers lots of customizable templates , thus, getting a website has never been easier.. They offer unlimited space, bandwidth and a free domain, which is becoming the standard for web hosts. However, iPage proves to be cut among the rest with its robust but simple control panel that is a bit more versatile than cPanel and better integrated with iPages support and educational offerings. They also offers malware and spam scanning, business verification and an online security certificate as part of its hosting plans.

Cant' get that from other companies.. Anyway, aside all those mentioned above, their customer websites are eco-friendly because iPage is powered by 100% wind energy. WOW! And of course, they're also one of the few hosts qualified to offer $50 in Google Adword credits (most have a max of $25).

So far, www.webhostingchoice.com rates them highly, although it is newer to them. Accordingly, they are not new to the hosting industry, which is they have been ranked 3rd.

MAIL FROM VDAY

This arrived yesterday. An 11 minutes video of VDAY's Turning Pain To Power program in the DRC... We will be using this during our VDAY activities come 2010...

Get a Chance to Win Auctions at Bidazzled

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bidazzled. All opinions are 100% mine.

A friend of mine mentioned that with just $12 she has bought a laptop at Bidazzled. I was stunned at the thought. I can not believe that such a pricey item could be bought for a slow as $12.. Hmm. I thought there was something fishy going on. Then she told me that www.bidazzled.com allows just that. And there are other possibilities.

So since she mentioned the site, I went and studied it for myself. I found out that Bidazzled.com was launched in early November, and since then, it has been redefining the online auction market by the savings they offer. Imagine savings of up to 90% on name brand merchandise, at the same time, Bidazzled is funding a charity. Previously, it was commonly called Penny Auctions or Pay-Per-Bid auction sites. And technically, the bids are purchased in advance and then used to bid on merchandise. The price increases a few cents with each bid placed and a few seconds are added to the countdown clock to give others a chance to bid. It is similar to Ebay auctions, if you are familiar with it. However, at Bidazzled, your money goes a long way.. The auction ends when no other bids are placed. So if a new laptop ends at just a dollar, or in my friend's case, $12, then you win the laptop for that price. Amazing, isn't it?

Gifts for Myself...

All hard work and no play. I have decided to reward myself with two new pairs of shoes. A pair of earrings, a new blouse and a pair of pants. Whew.. Price costs are way overboard, but I was able to manage to get the best deals. Like the shoes for instance. Rusty Lopez gave me 15% discount on each pair I bought so it has reduced my load, lol.. The rest of my self gifts also came with a discount, so I am happy.

Rewarding myself means that I am able to give myself a chance to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I am not complaining, but I guess, all my income mostly go to bills and to my daughter's needs. Yes, I also have mine, but they are plainly needs. The rewards I have gifted myself are the wants that I have long skimped. And since it's Christmas, it's all but fair that I give myself something..

Sofa for Christmas

I had my curtains made and now that I have someone to assist me in taking care of the house, I would love to buy a dining table as well as contemporary sofas. It's a good way of repairing my life. Re arranging it and getting it a make over. Sometimes I feel that the soul of my house also represents me in totality. I needed a makeover, psychologically, spiritually and emotionally because I was devastated and traumatized by what happened to me. Now that I have pulled myself together, this is not so much of a problem. So I am now trying to get things working to the best advantage and I guess, getting myself a new sofa for Christmas would be the start of it all.. The curtains will be up before the New Year... Ah.. lovely... I could almost see it now...

As I leave behind the monsters of the past in 2009, I am anticipating a fruitful and more aesthetic New Year to come...

Still Waiting...

I am still waiting for my prize to arrive. I was told that Hasbro distributor here in the Philippines will be sending me the prize I have won in the blogging contest at Animetrics. Anyway, I can't help but be excited as I anticipate its arrival. Just as I said in my previous post, this is the first time I won something for real.. Well, technically, there was a chance in the past but the blogger who had the said contest did not send me the $5 I won.. And she went MIA in blogosphere...

pepper spray: the all time girl's best friend

I read online about a girl who was able to escape a possible robbery and rape by merely using pepper spray. And I am really astonished as to how her escape proved to be a pain for her perpetrators..

Anyway, speaking of pepper sprays, and escaping danger. I came upon a site that specializes on just that; Girl's safety. That's www.safetygirl.com, and Safety girls amazes me more as it specializes in multiple safety items for women in the work field. Their main product of sale is pepper spray, but they also have other safety products and clothing. What amazes me more is the fact that these safety gadgets and clothing are even more stylish and trendy for women to look good in them too. WOW!


Take for instance, the image below:

Technically, hard hats appear boring and in one color only. But at safety girl, the colors will really astound you...

Below are other products found for a woman's safety and protection...

Well, what do you think? Which reminds me, I think they will make a good addition to VDAY 2010 sponsors.. Hmm. Anyway, do visit their site, www.safetygirl.com for more information...

Girl Talk...

My aunt was wearing this really nice outfit one time and I noticed that she has great slim legs, but on the upper part, she needs a tummy tuck. I told her that if she losses her tummy, she's good as a supermodel already. I, on the other hand, is big all over. I am afraid that if I lose the flabs on top, the legs would still be the same.. But she assured me that if I lose the flab on top, the flabs below will follow.. Uhm.. We'll see..

Carmz: More Than Just My Kindness Project

I have adopted a 5 months pregnant woman who wanted to work for me so she can pay her debt and graduate from the Reflexology/Massage Therapy Course she is taking at Our Lady of Fatima Therapeutic Clinic Center.

I was so moved by her story and her wish to graduate despite the fact that she has no money.. And with her stories and kindness and her hard work, I have seen a very bright future already for her. I vowed to help her in whatever way possible, for as long as I am able to... I am not perfect, and I am not rich, but somehow I know that whatever help I can extend will make this world a better place to live in, as she is one beautiful person who is sent by God for a purpose, I have yet to discover.. And if financial constraints get along the way of my desire to help her, I leave the rest to God...

Anyway, if you have not started your ripple of kindness in this season of hope, I am inviting you to join us at www.kindness.yahoo.com...


It may not be as grand as you can imagine. It may just be as simple as giving a candy or sharing a table or a seat with total strangers, but with this ripple of kindness, we make the world better, in our own special way....

As with kindnesses, I know I have given my share even before I have learned of this from kindness.yahoo, and it's nice to share what we have done so that others may be inspired to do the same. If we think about it, it all comes back to us. Maybe not repaid by the same person we helped or shared kindnesses with, but in times when we are in need, someone somewhere is always ready to lend a helping hand...

I wonder...

OMG! Our classmate just flew in from the United States and she looks really different. I wonder if she did something drastic such as Liposuction or if she just went with the natural way of losing weight... Ah, maybe the latter or maybe both. The last time we were chatting, she was yet huge. But I guess six months really makes a big difference. Hmmm.. I wonder...

And shh.. Don't tell anyone, I am thinking of doing the same..

Parents of the Year

I was commissioned by Marymount Academy to prepare the certificates for Parents of the year last year. This year, they solicited from me the printing of the said certificates, and below were the finished product.

Of course, these were signed and framed before they distributed during Marymount Academy's family day last December 6, 2009...

Congratulations to all these wonderful parents. Your support for your children's endeavors, as well as the school's is truly appreciated..

beds for sale

My sister is finally coming home in three days. That is why I am busy looking for beds for sale with really affordable prices. And I guess, my foremost requirement is its space saving attributes. I searched online and below is a bed that is beyond comfort and space saving...


It's actually called an Ottoman Storage bed and I found it at www.time4sleep.co.uk, where I always find a dreamy bed to want...

LSC Christmas Party: Our Food

A very huge Lechon (Roasted Pig) was brought and donated by the Tabasuares Family during the party. The above photo was our share... The skin was oh so crispy...

Spaghetti with sweet and spicy sauce, two pieces delicious crispy fried chicken and 2 slices of bread was what we got for each meal ticket, along with a glass of soft drink per plate...

Short Term Insurance Made the Lights Shine...

My neighbor was able to put all her lights on this Christmas season. Last year, it was such a pity that they didn't even have electricity even during the holidays. I heard that the eldest son took a Short Term Insurance for his boss' car that was provided by his company, and when it crashed the lamppost on their street, it paid up for the expenses to restore the car, as well as earned him extra to pay all the bills left by their deceased father. Well, that is truly great news as they have half a dozen kids living in the house. You could just imagine how dangerous it would be to celebrate with candle sticks and the like... Hmmm.

God bless them this season...

Lifetime Study Center Christmas Party 2009

Let's Celebrate Christmas... Finale Number...

Gift giving and pictorials with Santa Claus...

All I want for Christmas dance Number...

Up on the House Top Dance Number...

Angel during the Tableau....

Lili's Christmas party was a success. The pictures above are proof of how it went, although, there are more pics for me to share. I am happy that our daughter has participated much in the program..

A Video Call

Who wouldn't want to have the fastest and the easiest way to do a conference with over 10-20 people from all around the globe just by sitting down on your own cube? A video call is what I am talking about here. That would surely save time and costs. I actually read from www.conferencegenie.co.uk that it's a very convenient way to view callers on video, share work and make presentations, and that is across the world. The best thing about this is that there is no software to download. All that is needed is an Internet connection.

I bet that part excited you. Am I right? Their Video Conferencing service is easy to use and they'll help each interested party get started with a free one-on-one training. All that's necessary is to register for Conference Genie PLUS first.

I guess with this technology, we can also lessen our carbon footprint, thus make our environment better as we communicate faster and far better...

Hmm.. I wonder. If all people will be using this, whether for work or for family and relationships, then I guess missed communication and the lack of communication can surely be prevented..

Won’t you agree? Uhm.. That’s just me.. But, seriously, I think this does not only apply in business or the workplace. I believe this technology can also help bridge relationships…

Much Ado About Gold...

My mom always said that gold is a very good investment. In fact, she encourages us to buy gold jewelries, whether we would like to wear them or not. Her point is that gold does not depreciate like all other investments. Other people buy gold coin or even buy gold bullion because of the same reasons. However, to buy bullion or to purchase gold bullion, to be exact, is quite a skill and mastery is required.

See, if you simply buy without ever knowing where to get the best deals, then there may be some problems to encounter later on. Gold bullion should only be bought where one can be assured of its true value, and not land into fakes and such..

As for me, I guess I have started with the gold jewelry, though I don't wear them for fear of being robbed even in broad daylight.

VNVMMC

Very Nice Video, Makes Me Cry...



Merry Christmas everyone.. May we all find the real meaning of Christmas...

Who Has The Fastest Speed???

My friends and I had this really serious conversation yesterday and it almost caused us to lose our merry Christmas spirit.. Well, almost. And guess what started it all? Well, it just happens to be an argument that should not have transpired just because two of our friends are sub agents for Globe Tattoo and Smart Bro, respectively.. And it got worst when the third arrived and gave us freebies promoting Sun.. waaahhh...

Imagine this: Nesic Philippines wireless broadband speedtest was the cause of the said argument. And why? Well, the three lovely drunk ladies got their heads full of their drinks and their workload in mind. I guess all three had their heads and shoulders loaded, lol.. Kidding aside, I could sense that the dedication of the three to their jobs and their respective companies are truly remarkable, as they would even risk losing our merry Christmas spirit.. Promotions wise, all three were claiming to be the best and the only one to have the fastest speed and connectivity. And since all three had their individual points of consideration, plus, their respective arguments and argumentative skills, then all three flamed our group's conversation.

But you know what I have learned from yesterday's encounter? I learned that we should not argue about something such as sexiness, or beauty, or even about love and speed test of course.. See, there are so many factors that greatly affects these things. Sexiness, beauty and love all depends on the beholder. And speed test? Well, as a former Internet cafe manager of what used to be our family owned Internet cafe business, I have been a witness to how speed varies in differing locations, not to mention weather changes and most importantly, the activities that a specific gateway is doing. When we were yet located at the highway, we used Smart for it was the fastest in our location. In my dad's house, however, we have been using Globe, as it is the fastest in that location. And now that we have moved, I am using another, as the dictates of my surfing needs suggests that I am good with this speed and connection. So I guess the cat fight that almost happened can not justify their reasons. After all, all three may be right anyway.

Don't you agree? Anyway, below are some results from Nesic. That's for Globe and Smart:

Risks???

Why Do We Dislike Taking Risks? In whatever aspect of our lives, risk is inevitable and worth trying. It is also applicable in the kitchen.. Yup, you read it right. A good cook or baker knows that every new creation was made perfect by many trials and errors in the kitchen.. A few if he is really brilliant... So I hope we all take a step into our kitchens and see what we can do... Agree?

Anyway, in love and relationships, if we do not risk getting hurt, we can never truly find happiness...

essays for sale

If you wanna buy essays, the best site to go to is www.professays.com. They have all kinds of topics that suits your need and budget. Price will range per page and per day it is supposed to be due. See below:

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Visit teh site for more information...

personal essays: LOVE

It's quite funny how students always have LOVE as the topic for their personal essays. I mean, yes, LOVE is a very good topic but sometimes I find that it is so common and commercial that the younger generation do not quite understand what it is all about. They talk about their relationships but I am saddened by the fact that most of them take relationships in a very shallow manner... Whew.. I wish that will change...

CUSTOM ESSAYS

My cousin was trying so hard to finish her assignment in English. They were to write an essay about anything that they fancy. She told me that she is not in the mood to write so she went online to look for custom essays that she can use.. Oh well, technology also has its share of double standard. Either it becomes helpful for students to do more or it becomes the reason why some students don't do more for their academic requirements... As a teacher, this really bothers me.

Electronic Cigarettes

Have you ever tried using an e-cigarette? Well, I have read that using an electronic cigarette is much better that the real one because every electronic cigar that is used does not contribute to pollution and poor health.

Let's face it, the real thing does too much harm to people and the environment. The photo above actually allows any smoker to smoke the healthier way with an electronic cigarette starter kit. With it, one is able to smoke indoors, outdoors, in the park, the restaurant, the office, anywhere because it looks like a traditional cigarette but has No tar, no carcinogens. It is safe because it does not contribute to second hand smoke. And I guess, it will be very economical as no lighter or ashtray needed to use it...

There are four common brands that I have read about and they are Gamucci, Smoking Everywhere, Veppo and SS Choice No 7.. I think there are others but my readings have allowed me to meet those four only so they are the only ones mentioned here.

Now, if you are not ready for the E-cigarettes, Disposable Electronic Cigarettes can be handy for you. It is equivalent to 1-2 packs of cigarettes and uses the same atomizers as the regular Electronic Cigarette, without the accessories of course. It comes fully charged but it is non-refillable because it is disposable... And guess what? For as little as $19, you can actually try the product before you buy. Cool..

Idiot Husbands Need to Be Shot on the Balls!!!

My blogger friend is experiencing the worst time in her marriage. The husband and the other woman are ganging up on her and worst, is mocking her online. The nerve of the husband to mock his wife in Facebook! Of all places, why there? So everyone can see his philandering while he attacks his wife and sides with the thick faced monster the third party is... Poor woman! She has not satisfied her mocking, she was even broadcasting her ill feelings towards the wife, as if she is the wife and the wife is the third party. Shame on her!!! Good thing the three of them are worlds apart... Whew!! I blame the husband for all these. He who does not pity his hardworking wife, or their innocent little boy...

He ought to be shot on his balls!!!

SMILDS.com

I read that SMILDS.com supported the recent DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009. And because of my readings, I got curious. I got curious about this company so I searched some more. I went to their website and I saw the airplane and the jeepney and everything else that moved. I was totally awed and amazed that I continued to browse.

I realized that Smilds.com is a fun website to do online shopping in the Philippines. It has lots of features and covers many products, including real estate and health supplements. And the prices are already in PESO. I had fun at the site that I decided to be one of the fans of SMILDS Philippines Facebook fan page.

So far, my readings stated that SMilDS.com is aspiring to become the Philippines' premiere social shopping platform. It was only last July 2009 that it was launched and the company is inviting reseller agents to promote its platform, while these agents will sell the service subscription to the merchants. That seems to be a good way to expand.

And like what I mentioned above, SMILDS.com was a major sponsor of the recently concluded and prestigious gathering of top e-commerce players and practitioners, the Digital Filipino E-commerce Summit and Web Awards 2009 which was held last November 12 and 13, at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila, in Makati City. With the said event, it has opened doors in cultivating new insights as well as trends and developments in the local e-commerce industry.

Anyway, the Malaysian MSC Status company behind SMilDS.com, Platform2u.com, has joined the list of the notable keynote speakers of the said event. Mr. Eddie Lee, Platform2u.com's Chief Information Officer, shared his insights on the "Future of E-Commerce" plus his vision for SMilDS.com, while Mr. Edward Ling, Platform2u.com's Chief Executive Officer, gave a remarkable talk on "Why growing Wheatgrass is similar to running an e-commerce business".

The DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009 winners were showcased to have the best practices in the Philippine internet industry. And thanks to sponsors like Smilds.com, they were given their share of recognition. I think Smilds.com is one great company we should not miss online...