Helpful YouTube Tips

For our first Tech Tips, let us learn some helpful YouTube tricks for video download, listening to a song on repeat and skipping advertisements.

1)  On Video Download
      If you want to download a YouTube video:
            Just add “ss” to the URL between  "www." and "youtube."

2)  On Auto-Replay
     If you want to listen to a song on YouTube &  repeat it without having to keep pressing ‘replay’ at the end:
            Just add "repeat" in between "www.youtube" and ".com"

3) On Skipping Advertisements:
     If you don't want to show an advertisement, just change ‘YouTube’ to ‘YouTubeskip’ in the URL of the video to skip a Youtube ad.

Complete List Of Talk 'N Text UnliText & Other Text Promos

The list below enumerates the unlitext and other text promos of Talk 'N Text mobile network.

Let us start from the cheapest UNLITEXT promos then followed by other affordable text  promos.

          Promo                                                              How To Register?

                                                                             

    1. UNLITXT10                                                 text U10 and send to 4545                                     UnliText to TNT/SMART 

        Valid for 1 Day       

    2. UNLITXT2ALL20                                        text UA20 and send to 4545                               UnliText to ALL NETWORKS

        Valid for 2 Days       

    3. UNLITXT150                                                text U150 and send to 4545                                   UnliText to TNT/SMART

        Valid for 30 Days       

    4. UNLITXT2ALL300                                      text UA300 and send to 4545                                UnliText to ALL NETWORKS

        Valid for 30 Days       

    Other affordable text promos: 

     5.  GAANTXT10                                               text GT10 and send to 8855                                   100 SMS/MMS to TNT/SMART

         + 10 SMS to ALL NETWORKS

        Valid for 1 Day       

     6.  SANGKATUTEX15                                      text STEX15 and send to 4545                               200 Texts to TNT/SMART

         Valid for 2 Days

     7.  GAANTXT20                                               text GT20 and send to 8855                                   200 Texts to ALL NETWORKS

        Valid for 2 Day       

       

     8.  SANGKATUTEX60                                      text STEX60 and send to 4545                               1000 Texts to TNT/SMART

         Valid for 7 Days

Enjoy sending text messages to your friends, family and loved ones.

Mathematical Fallacy: Prove 0 = 2

Yesterday, my roommate and I were discussing on his friend's post for a proof that 0 = 2.
Really? Well, let's check this out and examine.

0 = 2

Step 1:     0 = (100 - 100) / (100 -100)

Step 2:     0 = (10(*square) - 10(*square))  / ( (10)(10) - (10)(10) )

*means 10 squared - 10 squared

Factoring out numerator through "Difference of 2 Squares" gives us:

Step 3:     0 = ( (10 + 10)(10 - 10)) / ( (10)(10) - (10)(10) )

Step 4:     Using the distributive property into the denomator, it gives us:

                0 = ( (10 + 10)(10 - 10)) / ( 10 * (10 - 10) )

Step 5:     Thus divide out (10 - 10), gives us:

                 0= ( 10 + 10) / ( 10 )

Step 6:     0 = 20 / 10

Answer:   0 = 2


Haha...As we can see, it seems right. Where is the problem?

The problem is in Step 5, it is invalid since "division by zero" is undefined.
0/0 has no value and is this is called an indeterminate form.

If you carefully examine Step 5, it would turn out that 0 is equal to any number, which is very wrong.
Check this out using another representation of Step 5.

Equation. 1:    0 = (2 * 0) / (1 * 0)
Equation. 2:    0 = (3 * 0) / (5 * 0)

Both equation are correct but if using the invalid process in Step 5, it would be the same as:

Equation. 1:    0 = (2 )(0) / (1)(0)
             
                      Divide out 0 in the denominator

                      0 =  2/1

                      0 =  2

Equation. 2:    0 = (3)(0) / (5)(0)  

                      Divide out 0 in the denominator

                      0 =  3/5

Now, we've seen where the problem is. :)

FIBA Asia 2013: Philippines vs Korea Semis Replay

These are the links to the replays of each quarter of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship Semifinal game between Philippines and Korea.

These are not clear copies but you can still enjoy the game. :)

First Quarter:

Second Quarter:

Third Quarter:

Fourth Quarter:

Watch Live Free Streaming: 27th FIBA Asia Championship Quarterfinals: Philippines vs Kazakhstan

27th FIBA Asia Championship Quarterfinals: Philippines takes on Kazakhstan in a do-or-die game.

  
                                   VS
                                                       

Go Gilas Pilipinas!

Watch live FIBA Asia game here:
http://www.day.to/watch/live/streaming/online/free/en-vivo/m11/14/august-9-2013/basketball-fiba-asia-championship-2013.html

First Cents

Every journey indeed starts with its first steps. Every thing that we wanted in life oftentimes starts from small and humble beginnings and then from there, we never really know. It might and grow into more than what we initially wanted.

And this is where it all begins - there was this guy I know, who's been a  nobody in the world wide web, but a person who believes he can write and who wants to earn big online from writing, blogging and working online. A blogger wannabe who wanted to share to the virtual community his thoughts and skills then earn while doing it.

He had some attempts but he failed yet he never stopped until he had made some achievements. He had finally decided on the kind of blog he wanted, learning from successful blogs, from reading and studying them. He gained some few reads and had his first followers, and then it was really happiness for him.

The next goal he had was to know how to earn from it. He had some failed tries until he had successfully came across with Infolinks and earned his first cents. And I saw it, the reports and how he was so happy that for a long time hoping, he finally had his first cents online. And he knew it doesn't end here. Now his making this post, trying his luck to earn. But then again, he wanted to say thank you to Infolinks for realizing a long time dream of earning online. The setup was easy and fast, yet he knows that he has to do more work to perform better and earn better someday but his taking his first steps and he thinks he has taken the right steps.

However, he been really so happy earning his first cents and his grateful. Good luck! :)

Claiming of Renewed PRC ID for Professional Teachers

This is what is posted on the window (*Window 16) for claiming of the ID:

"Please be informed that the printing of renewed license cards be done only upon claiming, after seven (7) working days or as you may come. For your convenience, we advise you to call telephone no. *2557397 or *2535330, 1 day before claiming.

Documents needed upon claiming of Teacher's Professional ID:
1. Claim Slip
2. Valid ID of the Owner
   Could be one of the following:
   -Expired Professional ID
   -Company ID
   -Driver's License
   -School ID
   -Passport
   -Postal ID
   -SSS/GSIS ID

If the owner is sending a representative to claim his/her Professional ID, these are the requirements/documents needed:
1. Claim Slip
2. ID of the Owner (Teacher)
3. ID of the Authorized Representative
4. Special Power of Attorney

If the claim slip is lost, the owner/authorized representative will need to do the following:

(This is based from my experience as I was asked by my aunt, who is a Professional Teacher, to get her renewed ID and that she has lost her claim slip)

1. Upon arrival at the PRC office, ask assistance from HelpDesk.
2. An "Affidavit of Loss" form will be provided.
3. Fill it up and the following information are also needed:
   -Date the owner was registered as a teacher
   -License Number
4. Pay for documentary stamp
5. Claim the ID using this document together with other necessary requirements/documents needed mentioned above.

Note:
  Asterisk (*)  - means that the reference is from the PRC Office in Cebu City, Philippines. It may be change and that other PRC offices will have different numbers and may have a different process.

Check, Share and Redeem Globe/TM Rewards Points

For every Globe and TM prepaid reload, reward points are automatically earned. Globe calls this "my Rewards my Globe" and Astig Rewards for TM. A message notification will be sent to your mobile phone informing you of your current points balance which is within 7 days from the time of reload. You can use this points to redeem text and call promos or share it with your friends and loved ones.

Listed below are the ways on how to check and redeem your reward points.

I. Check your points balance:

    Text BAL
    Send to 4438   (P1/transaction)  


II. Check the rewards available:

    Text ITEMS
    Send to 4438   (P1 minimum load needed in order to send this message FREE)

    Note: Read the reply for additional instruction like you can check additional items by texting ITEMS2 to 4438.  

III. Share your points to your loved ones:

    Text SHARE (space) 10 Digit # of recipient (space)  No. of points
    Send to 4438  (P1 per text)

    Note: Read the reply for additional instruction like you can check additional items by texting ITEMS2 to 4438.    

IV. Redeem your points through:

    Text REDEEM (space) ITEMCODE
    Send to 4438

For Globe subscribers:
 
    SULITXT15  -  15 points needed to enjoy 100 texts to Globe/TM valid for 1 day
    UNLI20        -   20 points needed to enjoy unlimited texts to Globe/TM for 1 day
    UNLI40        -   40 points needed to get unlimited texts to Globe/TM for 2 days
    GCOMBO50  - 50 points needed for 150 texts and 40 minutes call to Globe/TM for 2 days
    UNLI80          - 80 points needed to enjoy unlimited texts to Globe/TM for 5 days.

Note that you can also redeem other items besides text and call combos like USB, Gift Certificates and  Gadgets for your shopping, dining and leisure activities.
For complete list of Globe rewards that you can redeem, check HERE.
         
For TM subscribers:

    SULITXT5          -   5 points to enjoy 25 texts to Globe/TM valid for 1 day.
    TMCOMBO15   - 15 points to get 60 texts + 3 minutes call to Globe/TM valid for 1 day.
    TMTAWAG20   -  20 points to get 10 minutes call to Globe/TM valid for 1 day.
    TMCOMBO40  -  40 points to enjoy 150 texts + 40 minutes call to Globe/TM valid for 2 days.

For complete information about TM rewards, check HERE.

V. Share your rewards to your loved ones:

    Text GIFT (space) ITEMCODE (space) 10 Digit # of recipient. 
    Send to 4438  (P1 per text)

Important Reminders:
1. It is better to remember your points balance or save it in your phone so that when time comes that you wanted to redeem your rewards points, you can go ahead without costing a peso for checking the balance.
2. Please remember you need to have at least P1 to be able to redeem.

SULITCOMBO30A for TM/Globe subscribers

Yesterday was the last day for SULITCOMBO15A promo period based from the last message I have received from TM. However, TM notified me through a text message about SULITCOMBO30A. I don't know if this is offered to everyone but the message says that it is exclusive for me. If you have received a similar message below, then you are qualified to avail with the promo. For those who haven't received this message, you can try and check if you can avail. The same as with SULITCOMBO15A, my prediction is that another promo notification might be sent once the promo period indicated is over.

Compared with the regular promos of TM I usually used like ASTIGCOMBO15A, SULITCOMBO15A is superior. 

As indicated in the name, "SULIT"COMBO15A is indeed "worth it" combination promo of texts and calls. 

Here's how to register:

1) Type SULITCOMBO30A

2) Send to 8888

To check balance, text TMREW to 8888.

Enjoy: 

500 texts to TM/Globe and 120 minutes (2 hours) of calls to TM/Globe valid for 2 days.

(The promo period should be stated in the text message like Mar26-28 with a maximum of 2 registration within the time frame.) 

Below is the content of the message sent by TM:

"Sulit ang P30 mo sa astig na call and text combo na exclusive para sayo! May 500 texts ka na, may 120 minutes pantawag pa, all to TM/Globe and valid for 2days. Kaya register na from Mar 26 - 28, text SULITCOMBO15A to 8888. Max of 2 registrations only. This is a free advisory. P527b-2."

Register SULITCOMBO15A for TM/Globe Subscribers

For more than 2 weeks, I've been using SULITCOMBO15A for my TM number. I think this should also work for Globe subscribers. It started when TM sent me a message for 7 days promo of SULITCOMBO15A. It was extended for almost 3 weeks now.

I'm not sure if this is exclusive for some users only for some reasons, but you could give this a try.

How to register SULITCOMBO15A:

1) Text SULITCOMBO15A

2) Send to 8888

Enjoy 100 minutes of TM/Globe calls and 300 texts to TM/Globe for 1 day.

Share the news! :)

World Heart Day - Good For The Heart

One World, One Home, One Heart.

Today is 2012 World Heart Day. This year, the World Heart Federation, in partnership with World Health Organization, continues to promote and widen awareness on cardiovascular diseases prevention among women and children. 

According to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the world's largest killers claiming more than 17 million (17.3) lives a year. This is the reason for this World Heart Day as the World Heart Foundation urges everyone to save the lives of the women and children that we love.

With the purpose of at least minimize some risks of cardiovascular diseases, these are their quick start tips in order to promote heart-healthy living:

1. Get Active

Even 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five times per week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.

2. Eat a heart-healthy diet.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetable helps prevent heart disease and stroke.

3. Say "no" to tobacco.

Quitting smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke reduces risk of heart disease and stroke.

4. Know your numbers.

Let's live a HEART-HEALTHY LIFE! 

Sources: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_heart_day/en/index.html

             http://www.world-heart-federation.org/index.php?id=123

                   http://www.world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/awareness/world-heart-day/take-action/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/worldheartday

3 IDIOTS

This Indian movie is really awesome. Combined with great humor and its very interesting story, this is really a great movie choice. You don't wanna miss this movie. Your tears will flow because of the funny scenes as well as you will be touched  with all its dramatic parts.  It's a guarantee!. :-)

Help For The Victims Of Sendong.

It is heartbreaking to see, read and hear in the news about the devastation brought by Tropical Storm Sendong. Hundreds of lives were lost, children and parents, and many are still missing. To see the pictures and videos of our affected fellowmen, who wouldn't be touched by the pain and grief we can see in them. The best thing we can do is, in any way we can, help them overcome this storm in their lives. Let us pray for them and lend them a hand.

There are many ways in which we can send our help - goods, medicine, food and money.
In this time of their lives, they need us.
Let us at least help ease their pain and help them heal the wounds in their hearts.

How to help and donate:

ABS-CBN Foundation
ABS-CBN Foundation's Sagip Kapamilya accepts in-kind donations at:

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.,
Mother Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St.,
Diliman, Quezon City.

Cash donations may be deposited to the following accounts under the name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya:

BDO
Peso: 39301-14199
Dollar: 39300-81622
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

PNB
Peso: 419-539-5000-13
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) West Triangle Branch
Peso: 3051-1127-75
Dollar: 3054-0270-35
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Alagang Kapatid Foundation
TV5's Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc. accepts cash donations  through its bank accounts:

BDO
Peso: 005310-410164

BPI
Peso: 1443-05333-2

Donations in kind may be sent to News5 Aksyon Center, TV5 office in San Bartlolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

For more info, please call (02) 938-6393.

Citizens' Disaster Response Center
CDRC welcomes volunteers and accepts in-kind donations. Please visit its office at:

72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes
Quezon City, 1104
Phone: (02) 929-9820
Fax: (02) 929-9822
Email: info@cdrc-phil.com

Cash donations may be deposited to the following account under the  Citizens' Disaster Response Center:

Metrobank Examiner Branch
Peso: 636-3-63600741-3
Dollar: 636-2-63600158-3
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

Department of Social Welfare and Development
DSWD welcomes volunteers. Inquire at the following DSWD offices or visit the DSWD website for more info:

DSWD National Resource Operation Center
NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City (beside Airport Police Department and back of Air Transportation Office)
Phone: (02) 852-8081, (02) 851-2681
Mobile: (0918) 930-2356

DSWD Field Office 10
Masterson Avenue, Upper Carmen
Cagayan de Oro City
Phone: (088) 858-8134, (088) 858-6333
Mobile: (0906) 615-0095 c/o Manny Borres

DSWD also accepts cash donations at these bank accounts named DSWD Donation:

Land Bank of the Philippines
Peso: 3122-1011-84
Dollar: 3124-0055-81

Donations may also be sent via GCash. Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>MPIN<space>DSWD and send to 2882. Example: DONATE 1000 1234 DSWD

GMA Kapuso Foundation
Kapuso Foundation's Operation Bayanihan in Cagayan de Oro accepts rice, instant noodles, canned goods, bottled water, clothing, and medicines:

GMA Kapuso Foundation Operation Bayanihan Command Post
Capitol University Gym, Corrales Ext., Cagayan de Oro City.
Mobile: (0919) 574-9835 c/o Armi Sobremisana

For those in Metro Manila and other areas, you may send cash donations to:

GMA Kapuso Foundation
2nd Floor Kapuso Center
GMA Network Center
EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City
Phone: (02) 928-4299, (02) 928-9351

The foundation also accepts donations via its bank accounts under the name GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.:

Metrobank
Peso: 3-098-51034-7
Dollar: 2-098-00244-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)
Peso: 115-184777-2 or 160-111277-7
Dollar: 01-115-301177-9 or 01-160-300427-6

BDO
Peso Savings: 469-0022189
Dollar Savings: 469-0072135
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Note: Bank collects service fee

PNB
Peso: 121-003200017
Dollar: 121-003200025
Swift Code: PNB MPH MM
Note: Bank collects service fee

LBC Foundation
LBC will ship donations to Sendong victims for free. Just drop it off at any LBC branch in the Philippines, as well as in KSA, UAE, Singapore, HK, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, UK, Spain, and Italy.

In Singapore, you can drop off donations in kind (clothes, blankets, canned goods, noodles, etc.) at:

LBC Express Airfreight
Lucky Plaza Orchard
Stall #02-032/033
Phone (65) 6738 5258 / 65954522
Open until 6 p.m.
View map here.

National Union of Journalists of the PhilippinesPhone: (02) 376-7330
Mobile: (0910) 495-0095
Email: nujphil@gmail.com

The NUJP is also collecting donations for media workers in areas hit hard by Sendong:

Metrobank
Peso: 229-722-9507-458

Philippine Red CrossBonifacio Drive, Port Area,
PO Box 280, Manila 2803
Phone: 527-0000
Email: prc@redcross.org.ph

Philippine Red Cross accepts cash donations at these bank accounts:

Banco De Oro (BDO)
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Peso: 4991-0036-52
Dollar: 004994-0103-15
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank (PNB)
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090
Swift Code: UNPHPHMM

To donate via SMS, text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart). For G-Cash, text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882.

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Red Cross also accepts cash donations at any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops nationwide.

For more info, visit Red Cross' Donate Now page.

RockEd Philippines
Donations to RockEd Philippines' potable water fund for Cagayan de Oro may be deposited to the following bank account:

BPI
Peso: 3080-0073-44
Branch: Loyola Heights

Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Northern Mindanao Sub-Region accepts food items, drinking water, used clothing, blankets, medicines, and cash donations for the victims of Sendong. Bring donations to:

Room 01, Kalinaw Lanao Center
0016 Bougainvilla Puti, Villaverde
9200 Iligan City
Telefax: (0223) 5179

StartArt Project
10A Alabama St.,
New Manila, Quezon City
Mobile: (0926) 711-2450
Email: info@startartprject.org or nikkiluna@startartproject.org

See donation centers in other regions at the RM-NMSR website.

For cash donations, please send to this account under RMP-NMR Inc.:
BPI Quezon Avenue
Peso: 009359-1348-08
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

SLB accepts cash and cheque donations through the following accounts under Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan:

BPI
Peso Checking: 3081-1111-61
Dollar Savings: 3084-0420-12
Branch: Loyola-Katipunan

Smart Communications
Smart subscribers all over the country may donate to Smart's Baha Fund by transferring funds to Smart Money account number 5577 5130 6822 1104. Donors may also deposit cash to the same Smart Money account number in any BDO branch nationwide or through Hapinoy and Cebuana Lhuillier outlets.

Tulong Kabataan
The volunteer and relief network of the National Union of Students of the Philippines and other youth organizations accepts relief goods:

No. 89 K-7 Street, Kamias, Quezon City
Mobile: (0926) 170-3655 c/o Vanessa; (0947) 316-8407 c/o Rainier; and (0932) 401-5588 c/o Athena

Cash donations may also be deposited to following bank account under the National Union of Students of the Philippines - Head Office, Inc.:

Chinabank
Peso: 107-248551-3
Branch: Quezon Avenue

More info at the NUSP website.

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/help-sendong-victims-095238780.html

3 Idiots' "All iz well" mania

The “Aal iz well” mania  begun.

It all started on a summer day, together with my cousins,  we decided to watch a movie as we would always do during vacations. We wanted a new movie, as we already have watched all the movies available at home, and luckily, my cousin said she has a copy a movie entitled “3 Idiots” from her friend. My first impression was maybe this is just the same with most of the comedy movies and I didn’t really feel excited to see the movie as I usually base my first impression on the movie title (for movies that I’m not familiar with). Yet that would totally change after the time I watched this movie.

  The amazing story!

The story, with the element of fun and drama combined with wonderful twists and turns, is really amazingly and wonderfully tied that you would never noticed that it was actually a quite long movie. You would never want to miss what would happen next as you go along the way. The feeling of excitement of what’s going to happen continually grows as scenes to scenes goes by. The twists and turns truly makes this movie a wonderful piece of a great story.

But more than the comedy and drama wonderfully combined, what’s more impressive that have made me love this movie (would probably make you too) are the lessons within the story. I have watched this movie 4 times already and yet from time to time it still feels good to watch it all over again.

The interesting fact.

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy film was adapted from Five Point Someone novel byChetan Bhagat and stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor,Omi Vaidya, Parikshit Sahni and Boman Irani.

3 Idiots has become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time in India, breaking the previous record by Ghajini which also stars Aamir Khan.

I was quite surprise to know this since I am familiar with Indian movies but with the great story that it offers, I would expect that this was a big hit in the country it was born.

Now the “Aal izz well” mania spreads.

Since then, I am continually telling my classmates, friends and then my workmates about this movie and as I would expect, they also have loved the movie. And that’s when the “Aal izz well” mania around me started to spread =).

Aal izz well everyone!  Thanks for reading this.