::Sunday, December 18, 2005::
ROOTING OUT PROSTITUTION
.. It's about time this movement come to fruition. The only way to stop the violence against women is to go after the source.
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::Wednesday, December 14, 2005::
COFFEE FOR ME
.. I wouldn't run to the nearest Starbucks just yet - even with reports showing coffee as a good antioxidant. A cup or two a day would probably be enough. The third one usually gives me ADD-like symptoms..
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BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE TWO RIVERS
.. That's what Overseas Filipino Workers, or OFW's, are faced with. Pardon the revised figure of speech but the promise of Mesopotamia and now Iraq, arguably once the cradle of civilization, still beckons to these workers amid the increasing violent insurgency. Where in the world can a driver get as much as $3000/month? That's a fortune in a poor country such as the Philippines. No wonder the government is caught in a Catch-22 situation. They have to appear concerned or risk the wrath of people back home. The government doesn't appear too convincing, however, and it's not surprising. The country's fortune has been carried on the backs of these workers for years now.
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::Thursday, December 08, 2005::
ADDICTED TO iNET
.. Fifteen signs you might be an Internet addict..
1. Inability to predict the amount of time spent on computer.
2. Failed attempts to control personal use for an extended period of time.
3. Having a sense of euphoria while on the computer.
4. Craving more computer time.
5. Neglecting family and friends.
6. Feeling restless, irritable and discontent when not on the computer.
7. Lying to employers and family about computer activity.
8. Problems with school or job performance as a result of time spent on the computer.
9. Feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety or depression as a result of time spent on the computer.
10. Changes in sleep patterns.
11. Health problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, weight changes, backaches and chronic sleep deprivation.
12. Denying, rationalizing and minimizing adverse consequences stemming from computer use.
13. Withdrawal from real-life hobbies and social interactions.
14. Obsessing about sexual acting out through the use of the Internet.
15. Creation of enhanced personae to find cyberlove or cybersex.
Source: Internet/Computer Addiction Services - Redmond, Wash.
1. Inability to predict the amount of time spent on computer.
2. Failed attempts to control personal use for an extended period of time.
3. Having a sense of euphoria while on the computer.
4. Craving more computer time.
5. Neglecting family and friends.
6. Feeling restless, irritable and discontent when not on the computer.
7. Lying to employers and family about computer activity.
8. Problems with school or job performance as a result of time spent on the computer.
9. Feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety or depression as a result of time spent on the computer.
10. Changes in sleep patterns.
11. Health problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, weight changes, backaches and chronic sleep deprivation.
12. Denying, rationalizing and minimizing adverse consequences stemming from computer use.
13. Withdrawal from real-life hobbies and social interactions.
14. Obsessing about sexual acting out through the use of the Internet.
15. Creation of enhanced personae to find cyberlove or cybersex.
Source: Internet/Computer Addiction Services - Redmond, Wash.
::Wednesday, December 07, 2005::
TOO GEEKY FOR ME
.. Some people are just more enterprising than others. How often have I called friends to troubleshoot my iBook and PC during those times when technology failed me? I've stopped counting. Yet, not one of us thought about setting up a company with a catchy name such as this. I guess we were not geeky enough.
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::Monday, December 05, 2005::
CATCH THEM iF YOU CAN
.. Microsoft has a lot to learn in order to catch up with Apple in the race for interactivity. A cursory look at Live Beta brings up more questions than answers. Find out for yourself.
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::Thursday, December 01, 2005::
HAPPY SAFE SHOPPING!
.. Whether you've started to shop online or not, it pays to protect yourself from cyber criminals. The National Cyber Security Alliance, a non-profit organization has some tips on their Website regarding how to combat cyber theft during this holiday season.
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