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Spitz Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:32:00 +0000

Surveyyyy!

How to love consciously

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:51:00 +0000

I stumbled upon this post and wanted to share this to you guys.

Show Appreciation

A simple “thank you” in response to a trivial or ordinary item can make a significant difference. It only takes a few short moments to utter these two words, but the impact can be felt for a very long time.

Showing gratitude is also the best strategy for ensuring the things you are most grateful for continue to happen. When we stop and tell our partners what we are grateful for, we are also telling the Universe. By making the effort, the conscious decision, to express our thanks we are in a better position of receiving more of it in the future.

If you want your partner to be grateful, it starts by you showing gratitude, first.

Be Happy, Not Right

Here’s a question for you, “Would you rather be right, or happy?” Too often our pride and egos can keep us from enjoying intimate relationships. We stew over what we think are injustices, but are perhaps only misunderstandings.

We carry grudges and do not show enough grace, passion or forgiveness to the person we care most about. Our need to be right can overshadow our need to receive, and give, love.

Take a look at what your pride is costing you. If intimacy is strained and the relationship is off track you may want to reconsider the value of your anger or self righteousness. Here’s the thing: You may be right in the argument although you partner thinks otherwise, but you will never be wrong when you put your partner first. Happiness always feels better than vindication.

Read the whole post here.

So you want to freelance?

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:22:00 +0000

Okay, so you guys want to do jobs while staying at the comfort of your very own home. Well then, you can try out this Odesk. This is a freelancing site that caters to many fields. If you are a programmer, a writer, an encoder or a SEO optimizer then you can definitely earn well in this website. It is not a scam site as you will need to spend time in making your portfolio and an impressive resume/profile. There are also Odesk made test that will assess your proficiency in different aspects so that your employers would know if you are just pretending to be good even before employment.

The great thing about Odesk is that it is very secure. If you are an employer, you can monitor your freelancer well as Odesk has a program that checks the screen of your freelancer so that you can see what he/she is doing.

As a freelancer, your payment and employment preferences are very secure because there is an interview and a job offer before taking up assignments. You can talk to your employer via Odesk's messenger and program and you are sure to get your payments as Odesk holds the empolyer's money for you even before you start working. You also have an option on how you would like to recieve payments.

So if you want to earn, go to their website. Any other questions can be answered in their forum or you can ask me here. Post a comment or post something on my shoutbox!

Funny Series

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:15:00 +0000

Check this site out!

>>Yugioh the Abridged series<<

If you watched the original anime, you'll surelyROFL! And even if you don't this show is funnier than the real thing. Absolutely hilarious. I'd rather watch this than the real anime. The guys are funny as hell.

November 2008 Nursing Board Results

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:53:00 +0000

39,455 Passed the November 2008 Nursing Board Examinations by the Professional Regulation Commission. That’s 44.51% out of 88,649 examinees that took the November 2008 Nursing Board have passed, the Professional Regulatory Commission has announced.

Congratulations to the Board passers!! Here's the link to the results:

Click here or

Copy and paste this to your address bar: http://inquirer.cdnetworks.us/inquirer/examresults/NURSE/20090220/

Opinions on House MD latest episode, S05E14 "The Greater Good"

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:42:00 +0000

If you haven't watched the latest episode yet, slow down and think before reading further. This post contains spoilers.

This episode was very entertaining and there were so many scenes that made the plot more intriguing. We can see that as the disease of thirteen worsens, her relationship with Foreman becomes complicated. Will they stick together? Personally, I find thirteen to be too pretty for Foreman. Foreman is too much associated with House that's why it's a little hard to see him in a relationship. But this episode proved that there was more to him than just brains, he has shown that he is able to love and do stupid things for thirteen.

Dr. Cuddy on the other hand, is trying to balance her work and her baby. She is also trying to find ways to keep house in check. At the end of the episode, it turns out well for both Cuddy and House.

Meanwhile, Taub is having issues with his wife, as he wants to have a baby while his wife doesn't want kids. He learns something valuable from the patient, and this was my favorite scene in this episode, the conversation goes something like this:

Taub: I just want it so that someday, when I'm on my Deathbed, I look back and tell myself that I've done something worth in this world before I die.

Diana (patient): That's only one day of your life. Is it worth it to sacrifice happiness your whole life just for that 1 day on your Deathbed?

This is a common mistake made by people today, we tend to forget our happiness and become suckered on accomplishing something. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Don't waste your whole life trying to reach your goals to the point that you are become miserable in the end. Enjoy life! Live, Laugh and Learn.

You can watch/stream the latest episode here

PLDT Customer Service Rep owned by Caller

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:12:00 +0000

Listen to the call recording

HERE

I don't know how you would feel after hearing this. I have mixed feelings for the girl. Pity and some empathy on the girl's side. But this is definitely a DONT when working in a call center. Hope you guys(call center peepz) learn from this. Jeez, how did she become an agent if she doesn't have an ounce of tolerance for irate callers.

Neobux

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Taken from squidoo:

"What is a so called PTC site?

Ok, first of all some words about PTC sites in general. A PTC site is an online service where you get Paid To Click. On such a site different advertisements will be shown, which you, the PTC site member, have to click and watch for some seconds. After the time frame is over, usually around 10 to 30 seconds, you get paid. Not much, only some cents for each ad, but it adds up the more ads you click, especially on a daily basis.

As a standard member on NeoBux you will earn at least $0.01 per ad ($0.015 for extended view), the same goes for having a golden mebership, except you'll earn $0.02 for an extended ad view. Compared to other PTC's, this is a common amount of money that is paid for viewing a single ad. You can also earn from members you have referred to this site. For each referrals ad click, you'll get $0.005. If you have the golden membership, you will earn $0.01 plus 10% of all the purchases made by your refs. Especially those 10% can bring you a decent amount of money. Please notice that you have to click at least 4 ads per day (9 ads as a golden member) in order to receive the full amount of clicks all your referrals do each day!

NeoBux pays its members via Alertpay and Paypal. Normally, payments are handled instantly, although the TOS of NeoBux states a 48 hour maximum time frame from requesting cashouts to receiving your money. Compare this to Bux.to for example, where you have to wait 60 business days as a standard member! I've personally tested the NeoBux payment system and it worked like a charm. I received my payments within seconds after requesting the money!"

Register here

Well I tried it and it works for me. Thought it was a scam and I was proved wrong. Just started out slow but eventually my earnings accumulated. This is for those people who are bored and want some extra cash! Just 4 to 5 clicks a day, takes like 3 minutes and you're done! If you want to be my referral register here! If not, you can go to their website at http://www.nexbux.com and start earning.

Twitter Survey!

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Nakakasalat

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:41:00 +0000

Sakristan: Father, may libangan din ba ang mga Pari?
Pari: Oo, naman, pag dating ng hapon, kaming mga pari dito sa bayan ay naglalaro ng Mahjong.
Sakristan: Bakit po naman Mahjong pa ang napili niyong laro?
Pari: Kasi, dito lang kami nakakasalat ng flower, Iho!

Pamasahe

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:36:00 +0000

Sa Isang Jeep

Pasahero: Mama, Magkano Po Yung Pasahe?

Driver: 7.50 Yung Minimum

Pasahero: (Dumukot Ito Sa Bulsa Para Kunin Yung Pera Niya, Ngunit sa Di Sinasadyang Dahilan Kulang Yung Pamasahe Niya.) Patay, Kulang Yung Pera Ko. Paano Kaya Ito? (Nag Isip Ito At Lumingon Sa Driver. Napansin Niya Na Duling Ito. Sabi Niya Sa Kanyang Sarili, Tama Duling Yung Driver Sigurado Pag Nagbigay Ako Ng 3.75 di Niya Mapapansin Na Kulang Yung Pera Ko. Kasi Doble Yung Paningin Nito. Inabot Niya Sa Driver Yung Pera.

Ngunit Laking Gulat Niya Nung May Sinabi Yung Driver Sa Kanya.

Driver: Kulang Ito!

Pasahero: Anong Kulang? Di Ba Sabi Mo 7.50 Yung Minimum?

Driver: Oo Nga 7.50 eh Dalawa Kaya Kayo.

Patay! Akala Mo Lusot Kana ha?

Loans!

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:19:00 +0000

Check it out! Loan surveys.

Sports Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Wicking for sports clothing?! Find out more! Complete the survey!

Conversations on Environmental Issues!

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:39:00 +0000

Join in the discussion! Addressing global warming~!

First Day on Phoenix One

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:39:00 +0000

Well, what can I say about my first day on Phoenix one. I was really impressed on how they handled the orientation. They seem to be very successful in training professionals and very adept in career shifters. The course content looks very promising. People were very friendly, even my classmates were very friendly! I just hope they follow through with this. On our first day at Phoenix One, there was already a recruiter headhunting for professionals. Dayum! I wish he'd accept entry level peepz like me. He needs a lot of professionals as he was an executive recruiter. Non-IT and IT positions were available. He was headhunting for the partenr companies of Phoenix One, the most notable of them was IBM and Accenture. For those who want to contact him, you can email him at Alvin,pineda@phoenix-one.com or career.phoenixone@gmail.com.

I loved the free Adobe Photoshop training.I made my very own wallpaper! Sadly, I never got to Copy it but oh well, now I can play with some pictures of my friends *smirk*

Jessa Belle

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:34:00 +0000

This one never fails to make me laugh! Enjoy Jessa Belle from the Philippines!

A Fresh Start... Again

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:39:00 +0000

It's been about 6 months since the results of the June 2008 Philippine Nursing Licensure Exams was released. It's been about 6 months of wallowing in despair and hopelessness. Six months of looking for a career shift and a bootcamp. I was seriously on the verge of applying in a bootcamp in Fujitsu for Cisco subjects. And after 6 long months of waiting finally, I get good news. I got a call from my uncle, he was worried about me still not getting a job here in the Philippines so guess what?

He's going to sponsor my bridging program in Canada! Yay.

Gotta ask gayle about some more information about the matter. Finally, i got something better to do than sit here at the house all day. Oh well, I've learnt so much about the internet these past six months and I'm going to miss this lifestyle. But hey, these kinds of oppurtunities don't come very often and I'm just very happy that my life has it's direction again. My uncle wants me to go to Canada by May but I think that the process and the papers would take at least six months to finish so I'm setting my target date to August. Oh yeah! A Fresh Start for me again!

Express yourself while earning

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:29:00 +0000

I would like to share with you guys a great website that would allow you to express your opinions while earing that extra buck.

Go here.

Mylot.com is a site wherein you can earn money by simply creating or replying to topics. That's right folks, you read it right. You can earn some money in this site by simply discussing yourself. This is a really great site for those debaters and those who are bored to death at home. You can chat with other mylotters via the discussion board. Feel free to discuss anything you want, many members are very active and reply fast to discussions. Keep in mind however that there are rules to follow when posting discussions.

The minimum payout is 10 dollars. You can recieve your payments via PayPal. A PayPal account is a must here. It's easy to create an account at Paypal. Go to their website and create an account. After registering, you can already deposit your funds there from mylot or from any other paying sites, even without the credit card. You can withdraw the amount in your paypal account by opening a debit card account at union bank for 350 pesos only.

Keep in mind that this is not a substitute for your job. The credit accumulation is very slow and there is a limit as to how much dollars you can earn a day. The best thing about the site is that registration is free. Well, stop reading this post and start registering now at mylot.com!

I'm Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:57:00 +0000

Well, after some months of looking for work, I end down here blogging again. So what happened? Well, I sent out my resumes to many hospitals hoping to find work, sadly the recruitment processes are not that fast so I'm gonna wait for a long while.

Anyway, updates on the Dota world. Latest map out is 6.59b. You can download it here. Changes from 57b to 59b are too many to mention here so I suggest you go for a read here.

Gameplay changes and strategies are again changed. Many heroes can now jungle effectively. Enigma can jungle at level 1 using RoB and conversion. Clinkz can full jungle at level 6 with his Death Pact. There are a couple of more heroes but I'll leave you to think for your own strategies here.

Also major changes on Storm Spirit (Raijin) and Undying (Dirge) have been made. New skills for them, each with his own unique way to own. I personally like Raijin more, cause Dirge is a little hard to use but when used effectively, he can be very strong. My item build suggestion for Raijin is Shiva - Skadi but most people on Garena i see are using bloodstone + guinsoo. Never tried it before but theoretically, my build would be better. Dirge has an item that would make him a monster in clash but I won't post it here. I'll leave it for you guys to discover.

That's all for the DOTA post now. Feel free to comment and post your own strats.

Defense of the Ancients

noreply@blogger.com (Albert Reyes) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:13:00 +0000

Welcome to my blog! This is my first post as I want to start working from home by blogging. I am Albert, an freelance online writer. Now the first thing to rant about is about my favorite game, Defense of he Ancients. It is a custom game coming from Warcraft III's world editor designed by Guinsoo and now was handed on to Icefrog for regular updates. For me this is a masterpiece and the growing community of DOTA players would makes this game one of the top online/ offline games.

Now on to the game, the story behind DOTA is a war between The Sentinel and The Scourge. The Sentinel are the so-called good guys who protect the World Tree against The Scourge. The main objective of the game for the Sentinel is to destroy the Frozen Throne of the Scourge which is located within their base, while for the Scourge their objective is to destroy the World Tree. The matchups between the teams would range from 1v1 to 5v5 where players get to pick their heroes (user characters) from the taverns and use it to destroy the enemy's base.

The game has many features and requires good skill and micro to be able to win. If you have a basic knowledge on Warcraft III interface, then playing DOTA would be a lot less harder. You are allowed to buy equipment that gives certain boosts to your hero, some give minimal boosts while others give your hero godlike powers(well not really).

There are a lot of techniques and tricks that take time to be learned such as last hits, creep blocking, orb walking, animation canceling and other stuff that you can use to win the game, it is generally a team game which requires coordination of skills. Usually in amateur games, the team who chains more effectively wins. In professional games, different strategies are used like 4 gankers and 1 farmer, well you'll get to learn that once you try to play.

If you are wondering who are the top teams in the international league, well it was Virtuss Pro who led the pack last year, but they are not active anymore this year and the top spot was now taken by [SK] lead by Loda with team members Akke, Hailo, Tompa and others. They are closely followed by TeG, MYM, XcN, KS.

Overall, it is a very good game and I encourage you to play it. You can play online via Battle.net(requires an Original Warcraft III: Frozen throne cd-key) or via Garena where you can use non-official CDs. You can download this through http://www.garena.com

Here is a screenshot of the game: