Why Pay for Business Networking? Use a Social Network!
Months ago a friend invited me to attend a business networking chapter meeting. I knew not too many details about it, only that it was a very prestigious organization, it would help grow my roster of contacts as a budding entrepreneur, and it would be better to experience firsthand how it worked.
Despite how suspicious it sounded—MLM recruiters don’t divulge anything before the “meeting” and they flatter you—I gave my friend the benefit of the doubt. So what do you do in business networking meetings? Read more to find out.
Caparas Komiks Issue 6 – preview covers
Mothers as leftover receptacles
I thought that my mom was being herself when I observed how she used to finish leftovers from my and my siblings plate during mealtimes. “Mommy, I can’t finish my vegetables…†– to which she will respond – “It’s ok honey, leave it and I will finish itâ€. And wouldn’t you know, she will.
Several years later, me, a mom already to two very active boys who eat a lot, find myself doing the same thing my mom did. I now have this impulsion to finish off whatever is left in my kids’ plate (even my hubby’s sometimes hehe). Often, this impulse extends to the half-eaten whatevers that are in the refrigerator. Honestly, some cakes and snacks are too huge a serving for my kids to finish in one sitting. Mostly I am concerned of the food spoiling and being wasted. Other times I see it as leftovers of my hours in preparing and cooking the food that my family eats.
Invitation to fellow Pinoy bloggers
Hello fellow Pinoy bloggers. Last year, mga December 29, nag-isip ako ng bagong pakulo sa blog ko na toingks.com at nailagay ko sa to-do-list ko for 2008 ang mag-invite ng contributor para sa toingks.
Ngayon, I’m inviting you (my fellow Pinoy bloggers) to advertise (for free) your blog at Toingks.com by posting your blog entries like what we’re all doing at Pinoyentrecards and Pinoyblogosphere.
How? Just leave your email address here or (para sure) e-mail me at toingksmail [at] gmail [dot] com.
Thank you and I’m looking forward for your favorable response.
My Top FLOSS Applications (2007-2008)
As my 2007 year ender post (Part 1) and year starter post (Part 2), I listed down my 23 Top FLOSS Applications for Microsoft Windows. What is FLOSS you ask? It stands for “Free/Libre Open-Source Software”, libre is a Spanish and French word which is about “freedom”.
In the hacking world we explain it in these few simple words: Libre is: “Free as-in free speech” NOT “Free as-in free beer“. For the modern world, I just say, “Libre is: Freedom NOT free-of-charge” or “FLOSS or Free Software (FS) and Open-Source Software (OSS) is: Freedom NOT free-of-charge”.
That is exactly what FLOSS is, that is exactly what “Free Software” and “Open-Source Software” is all about – our “FREEDOM”, and those of us who stand at the middle of these two school-of-thoughts refer to it as FLOSS or Free/Libre Open-Source Software (some call it “FOSS” but “FLOSS” is more widely used and is more clear internationally).
So what are My Top FLOSS Applications for Microsoft Windows?
Read Part 1 here
Read Part 2 here
* “Free Software” and “Open-Source Software” are not to be confused with “freeware” and “shareware”. FLOSS applications will more likely refer to themselves as FS, Free Software, Open-Source Software, OSS, FOSS, or FLOSS.
* Freeware is more appropriately called as gratis software (gratis means free-of-charge)
* FLOSS are mostly gratis software at the same time but there are FLOSS applications that are not. Thus, do not brand a non-gratis FLOSS as ‘fake’ or have false claims.
* Not all freeware/gratis software are FLOSS. There are many freeware/gratis software out there that are being branded by sites, reviewers, and forum posts, as FLOSS when these are not.
* Always check the software’s license to confirm if the said product is a genuine FLOSS application or not.
Check out Yahoo Messenger 9.0
Get a glimpse of the new Yahoo Messenger look, more artistic design, actually more like an eye candy to me. With larger avatar and more space for your contact’s name and status.
Check out the new look hereÂ
New Year’s Resolution
Manigong Bagong Taon sa Lahat!!!
Late na ba? Hindi pa, kahit sa February o sa November naman ako bumati ng “Happy New Year” pwede ko namang gawin yun. Walang pakialamanan, yun ang trip kong gawin. Pero dahil ngayon ay 2008, tapos na ang 2007—syempre. Maraming pagbabago at maraming nais baguhin. Kaya sisimulan ko ang taon at first time ko sigurong gagawin ito, ang gumawa ng New Year’s Resolution.
Ano ba ang dapat kong baguhin? Alamin
“PinoyBlogero.com Is NOT Focused on the Pinoy Blogosphere!â€
Half a year ago, I envisioned PinoyBlogero.com as the only blog that is focused on the Pinoy blogosphere. An authority that has in-dept coverage and analysis of the latest news and issues of the Pinoy blogging community. A place where community members can discourse and interact. In short, a blog that is purely focused on the world of Pinoy blogging.
It was a great idea that had a lot of potential. However, after a few months of blogging. It seems that things didn’t turn out as I have imagined. PinoyBlogero.com wasn’t focusing at the Pinoy blogosphere at all.
Start the year right with the Race to the Future
Look Ahead!
This January 13, 2008 marathon, sanctioned by the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is the maiden race of what’s going to be a major annual international event.
Are You Up to It?
Do you have the strength, endurance, and the will power to climb your own personal Mt. Everest?
Everything Starts Here
Be seen where it’s at! Organized by the Clark Development Corporation in partnership with ActivAsia, Inc., and ABS-CBN Sports, this is an event to remember!
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Join the 42-K, 10-K, or 5-K run and set your personal best in the country’s first major sporting event of the year!
Run with the Best
Run shoulder to shoulder with the best in the country and with renowned international runners.
Who says stop and smell the flowers?
The Clark Freeport race route, with its wide roads and scenic backdrop, is a runner’s paradise.
Cross the Line
Grab the chance to win US$ 7,000.00! A total of 1.8 Million Pesos is up for grabs!
Register Now!
The race to the future starts here:
The Derby City Classic Pool Tour!
Filipino pool players will compete in the prestigious 2008 Derby City Classic! Did a post on it. Could be an interesting read.
Link is here friends! Thanks for reading.
Happy new year, everyone!
