How to Run OSX on a Netbook (Full Video Tut.from Gadget Lab)

Apple isn't ready to offer an inexpensive, low-powered netbook yet -- so why not make one yourself? In this week's video podcast, Brian Chen goes over the process of installing an illegal, hacked version of Mac OS X Leopard on an MSI Wind netbook.

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The Big Ol' Ubuntu Security Resource

Although Ubuntu is billed as an ultra-secure OS, you should know that even Ubuntu's default install has its flaws, like every other operating system. To combat these weaknesses, ITSecurity.com has prepared a in-depth guide to help you close your system's backdoor's and protect you from some of the common Ubuntu exploits.

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Birthday Cigar in Baghdad

The Boss on his first tour in Iraq (2003)

Complete Backup and Restore Using “tar” Command

Now that you have the ultimate setup that you’ve worked so hard on, how are you going to be sure you have the same setup after a system or hard drive crash?

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Networking How-tos - Spiceworks Community

Networking How-tos - Spiceworks Community

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TimeVault simplifies data backup for Ubuntu users.

TimeVault makes saving and recovering data easy through an automatic process. You define directories to include or exclude from the process, and TimeVault takes care of the rest by creating snapshots of your data.

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World Map of Top Social Networks from Digital Inspiration

Fall in love with your job

A spam that is worth reading . . .

A survey reported that professionals who regularly changed their jobs are more confident and financially secure than their counterparts. To find out the truth we decided to have a conversation with some of our friends. We began with some professionals who had changed their jobs a year ago.

This is what one had to say:

"I started my career in a company and worked in the same company for 10 years. During this period I developed very good relations with my seniors, HoD and also with admin dept. This created a sense of security in my mind and I started loving my company. During this period I came across many job opportunities from other companies and also from foreign lands. But the sense of security was so deep rooted in my mind that I never bothered to even attend a walk-in-interview. Forget about thinking of going abroad. I watched many of my colleagues resign and join other companies on a higher salary and a higher position. Some even went abroad and are settled there.

Meanwhile I also saw some young engineers almost 5 years junior to me joined my company with same pay as what I was earning. It was then I was disturbed and started looking for alternatives. I had good relations with my HOD and also with administration dept so I decided to put up my case against this "injustice". Everybody showed sympathy to me but nobody took any action, all that they would say were "we will revise your scale in the next appraisal".

I had faith in my company so I waited for the appraisal and to my shock I was given only an average increment the same was given to the new chaps too.

The same story repeated the following year. It was then I decided to quit.

But leaving was not so easy. I had many of sleepless nights before I actually resigned. I had built a shell of "sense of security" around me and it was very difficult to break. Worse I had lost confidence that I would be able to adjust and perform in a different environment. But later I found out it is not so difficult to get adjusted to the new environment. I am happy now that I earn better and have a good position."

This is just an example. Many professionals we talked to had a similar experience.

WE CONCLUDE THAT WORKING IN ANY COMPANY FOR MORE THAN 7 YEARS HAVE FOLLOWING DISADVANTAGES:

1.      You are taken for granted by the company.

2.      You get used to working in an environment which is unique to that company this makes    you less confident for taking up new opportunities.

3.      Personal growth is hampered as there is very little new to learn after 5-7 years.

4.      You become complacent reducing your own market value.

5.      The only benefit it offers is so called "security" (And that too is imaginary)

HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS OF CHANGING THE JOB REGULARLY:

1.      You join the company satisfied with your needs ( pay and position ) and on your own terms.

2.      Work in a different environment and learn to negotiate different problems and situations.

3.      Often you get a chance to attend a new course/seminar thereby increasing your                  professional knowledge.

4.      You are always conscious about your performance keeping your market value intact.

The professional companies do not operate on emotions. They are least bothered about your loyalty all they want is performance. You won't be awarded anything extraordinary for your loyalty. It is always performance that counts. If you are in a company serving for too long then the chances are you not one of the best performers because of the inevitable complacency.

Also such people presented with an opportunity of lifetime are incapable to grab it. It is impossible for these people to break their shell of "security" and grab the new opportunity. The situation is worse for the people who have worked for more than 15 years in only one company. They can't even dream of quitting their job - it is like fish out of water.

FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR JOB....

NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COMPANY..... 

Kurdistan Trip

Taken on top of the Citadel in Erbil Kurdistan. I was in Kurdistan for 5 days. The place is nice and sort of layed back with all those century old historical structures that survived for generations.

Installing Windows XP from USB

I am planning of having a new laptop soon . . . I am in tight budget so I can only afford for Acer Aspire One 8.9"Onyx Black. This laptop has no optical drive so I am preparing myself to install the OS later on via USB in case I will have to do a reinstall. By default Aspire One is pre installed with Windows XP Home Edition and I decided to dual boot it with Ubuntu Linux. I already have my Ubuntu liveusb working and now I am preparing on how to create an installer for windows on USB.
I found this procedure from Roderick van Domburg's.

Ubuntu 8.10 Has a Brand New Wallpaper

Here's another sneak peak at an alternative to the Intrepid Ibex wallpaper:

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First Look at Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" Beta

Although the desktop hasn't been reshaped, the features tweaked just a little bit, and most of the work focused on compatibility and usability (not that those are bad things, by any means), there are still some neat new tools and tweaks that are worth checking out. Read on for our picture-filled take on the new Ubuntu.

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Ubuntu on the beach

Ubuntu on the beach wallpaper (high res)

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11 Free Web Tools That Designers May Want To Know

11 Free And Helpful Web Based Tools That Every Designer May Want To Know! We tried to make this list most useful and interesting for every designer. Most of them are not very well known, but they are really amazing in respect to their features.

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17 Free Web Based Applications That You Probably Love To Use

Here is a listing of 17 online free web based applications that are very helpful for you to process your daily work whether you are a designer, developer, office worker, manager, supervisor, student, home user, etc. Most of them are not very well-known, but they are really amazing in respect to their features.

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New Gnome Release Pretties Up Linux Desktop, Adds Cellphone

The latest release of GNOME adds more functionality a new coat of paint sure to be welcomed by the point-and-click Linux crowd. There's also a new GNOME desktop tailor-made for Linux-powered mobile devices. Take that, Android.

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8 hacks to make Firefox ridiculously fast

Firefox has been outperforming IE in every department for years, and version 3 is speedier than ever.But tweak the right settings and you could make it faster still, more than doubling your speed in some situations,

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Wine 1.1.5 Released

The Wine development release 1.1.5 is now available.

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Google software: Linux repositories for all distros

Google's Linux software repositories make it easier to download and stay up-to-date with current releases of Google Linux applications. Please choose one of the guides below to help configure your system to use these repositories.

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My First Linux Shirt

Lately my other half is pushing me to buy a gift for myself (of course she has to pay for it :>). Then I found this Linux shirt on Amazon. Although expensive but then I decided to get it . . . Now I just had my first linux shirt.

Top 7 Ubuntu GUI tips (yay, no console editing)

Some quick tips for improving your Ubuntu (or any other Gnome Linux distribution with small tweaks) experience. It doesn't employ using any terminal/console commands.And yes i know that I'm not going to get dugg because i don't have an established domain / or a big fanbase behind me. Meh. this is digg this days.

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10 things you wanted to do with Ubuntu but didn't know how

In this article we're going to look at 10 useful tutorials showing you how to do stuff you always wanted to do - but just didn't figure out how. Easy step-by-step instructions with screenshots.

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New & improved KDE menu

Lancelot is kicking kickoff.

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Ubuntu to work more with larger Linux community

Almost since the beginning, Ubuntu critics have said that Ubuntu doesn't give enough back to other Linux and open-source projects. Mark Shuttleworth says that's about to change and he's putting his millions where his mouth is.

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Admin

Get your own Chat Box! Go Large!

The Jaunty Jackalope Hops Aboard Ubuntu’s Ark

Microsoft has spent years battling an Apple. Now it must go up against a Jaunty Jackalope as well. The geek elite use Linux, which is an operating system built with open source software that serves the same basic functions as Microsoft’s Windows or Apple’s Mac OS X. Of late, members of that geek elite have tended to choose Ubuntu as their favorite

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Screenshot Tour: A First Look at OpenOffice.org 3.0

Let's take a look at the notable fso you can decide if it's worth taking another look at OpenOffice.org as an alternative to Microsoft Office.

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The Linux laptop goes to school

The best way to see how a Linux laptop really works is to let someone else try it out.

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Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 5 Screenshot Tour - The Intrepid Ibex Chro

Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 5 Screenshot Tour - The Intrepid Ibex Chronicles!

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20 Linux Applications You Can't Live Without

The essential programs that every Linux user needs.

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Linux Jumps To 13.4 Percent Of The Stalling Server Market

According to IDC, Linux is booming. At just 9.4 percent of the overall server market in terms of revenue in 2007, Linux has now climbed to 13.4%of the overall server market, with Unix at 7.7% and Windows at 36.5%. If Linux server vendors want to continue to grow, at some point they're going to have to come to grips with Windows

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10 "Really Cool" Icon Sets for Ubuntu/GNOME Desktop

I’m going to share to you some of my favorite set of icons. These are specifically made for Ubuntu, as well as any other Linux distro with a GNOME desktop. So here they are:

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Be a Productive Linux User

5 ways to increase your productivity and enhance your Linux user experience.

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25 killer Linux apps

The very best software for your Linux machine.

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What Ubuntu 8.10 SHOULD look like.

This is a mockup that was put together for a possible look and feel for the next Ubuntu release (Intrepid Ibex), which is due out in October. And it looks amazing. And, in all reality, it is very easily doable. If Ubuntu 8.10 does not look like this... it will be a crime against humanity.

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Ubuntu Documentation Students

I did apply on the Ubuntu Community as a documentation student. The idea is to contribute something to the community and at the same time learning new things about Ubuntu. My application was approved recently . . .

Hello Chito Relampagos,

The status of your membership in the team Ubuntu Documentation Students
(ubuntu-doc-students) was changed by Phil Bull (philbull) from Proposed to Approved.
<https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-doc-students>

Welcome to the team! How would you like to help out with the documentation? You can find some ideas and information on our wiki page [1], but if it's running Windows applications that you're interested in you might like to consider contributing to the wiki's Wine documentation [2].

Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Thanks,

Phil

[1] - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DocumentationTeam
[2] - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine

Hack Your Wii for Homebrew Apps and DVD Playback

Despite the fact that it ships with a DVD drive, for whatever godforsaken reason, the Nintendo Wii doesn't support DVD playback—until last week, that is, when a homebrew hacker released a tool that enables DVD playback on your Wii.

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If it's animation or special effects, it's Linux

Like the special effects in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; 300; The Golden Compass; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; and I Am Legend? The animation in Star Wars: The Clone Wars; WALL-E; or Ratatouille? You can thank Linux for all of them.

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9 Linux Myth Debunked

When it comes to Linux there are 3 kinds of people, those who never heard of it, those who are afraid of it, and those who hate it and spread falsities about it.

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How To: Rotate Desktop Backgrounds in Ubuntu

I get bored with my desktop wallpaper pretty easily, especially in Ubuntu Linux, where it's nearly the only thing on my desktop. Until recently, that meant scouring theming sites for great artwork, opening the Appearance tab and re-scaling and choosing background colors for each picture, and just general unproductive knob-twiddling.

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Powerful graphical tools for Ubuntu Linux

Linux has a bad reputation of having to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to do anything really useful. In this article I will talk about some graphical interfaces for tools to get those "useful" things done

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Currency Table

Source:www.exchange-rates.org

HOWTO: Build A Spy GPS Tracking System

"The Open GPS Tracker is a small device which plugs into a $20 prepaid mobile phone to make a GPS tracker. The Tracker responds to text message commands, detects motion, and sends you its exact position, ready for Google Maps or your mapping software."

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5 IT Skills That Won't Boost Your Salary

Clean up your resume and get rid of these if yo have them. Technical skills may never die, but areas of expertise wane in importance as technology advances force companies to evolve and IT staff to forsake yesterday’s craft in favor of tomorrow’s must-have talent.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Linux Users

Over here I compiled a list of 7 habits that I feel someone has told me when I started out. I believe that getting into these habits will make the Linux experience more secure, convenient, educational, and ultimately more enjoyable.

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Choosing A Notebook Computer? It Doesn't Have To Be Complicated

Notebook computers are the most cozy and stylish form of computer. Many people do serious investigation and research before choosing a notebook computer. The main reason for this is, a computer is not something you want to change every season or year.

It demands a large monetary investment on your part, so it is wise to think fully from all angles before making your purchase. But why does it have to be complicated? Why shouldn't you be able to research information easily? Here, we are trying to minimize your research and queries by giving you some important information regarding the features of notebook computers.

As you must know by now, a notebook computer is like a small mobile computer that runs on a single battery. The tasks performed by it are almost similar to that of desktop computers. They have LCD displays that offer you high quality pictures and videos. But apart from these basic functions, the main thing that must be considered while choosing a notebook computer is that they are generally available under a number of categories. For instance, there are ultra-mobile laptops which are specifically meant for porting. Their hardware weight is in between 1 to 2 kg only. They are ideal for those who have to travel around the world, and like their name, they are ultra expensive. In the same category, there are two types of notebook computers, some are thin and light, others are mainstream computers.

The second category in notebook computers is Desktop Replacement computers. These computers are comparatively much more powerful than the ones previously discussed. These computers are also meant to be fixed at a particular place. They have a big screen measuring between 16-20 inches. They have limited battery life, but are better than ultra mobile computers in several ways. On the basis of your buying purpose, you should settle on which type you want to buy.

The next thing to do is to select a reliable company from which to buy from. There are countless brands to choose from. This is a product that you expect to last a long time, maybe your whole lifetime. So, you should go for dependable brands that give you a good warranty period and have high quality features. Knowledge about all the parts and accessories of the computer is also equally important. Otherwise, the company can play fraud with you.

While purchasing a notebook computer, you shouldn't just look for the latest design. It is possible that an earlier model has more features than the latest one. So, go through all the features of the laptop. You can seek the help of on line counselors if you feel you need to. Choosing a notebook computer is not a hard task, but it does require you to be aware of all the latest features and gather as much information as possible.
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Watch Live TV On Your Computer - Take Your TV With You Anywhere!

Watch Live TV On Your Computer - Take Your TV With You Anywhere! by Davion Wong


Watch Live TV On Your Computer - Take Your TV With You Anywhere!

Davion Wong

Imagine that you were given a chance to watch live TV on your computer - all your regular channels plus much more, including a bunch of live sports channels and the hottest news from all over the world. If the idea seems good enough, read on and you may discover amazing facts and details you haven't heard of before.

Internet satellite TV has become a new generation's choice due to various reasons. Clearly, regular satellite and cable TV services are full of drawbacks, and some people continue using them just because they are sure there is no other choice.

Many people still think that installing a dish is the only option. Some people try to do the installation themselves, sometimes successfully, sometimes not so successfully, and end up paying much more than they expected to on equipment. If you can get the dish installed, you will have to pay every month, and this will turn out to be a whopping amount in the end.

Many dedicated viewers are disappointed about the fact that they have to miss their favorite serial episodes and live sports games due to work schedule, travel, etc. The instances, when bad weather conditions interrupted satellite dish signals are also not uncommon, which is never the case when you watch live TV on your computer.

No matter where you are, as long as you have access to the Internet, you can watch live TV on your computer, whether you are away on a trip, or even in your own office. You get access to more channels than you do with a regular satellite connection, as long as you are connected to the Net.

You have a couple of options. You can directly access streaming TV, a service provided online by some TV channels. You can access and watch some channels for free, while with others you might have to pay a low fee. This option is good for you if you are not a heavy user, and do not want a wider selection of channels.

To counter that problem, you have another way to watch live TV on your computer. There is software available to be downloaded at a price of around $50, with no subscription charges. This software will act as a tuner. With this, you can search for all your favorite channels and bookmark the ones you like. As long as you have a good Internet connection, this is a great option.

This last option takes care of all the problems you have with your existing satellite TV. You will have a huge range of channels to choose from, and once you pay the fee to download the software, you will not have to pay for anything. You can watch live TV on your computer, and save money while doing so.

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openSUSE-Education 1.0 RC2 for openSUSE 10.3 is Ready

With RC2 for openSUSE 10.3 the openSUSE-Education project starts the last testing phase before we release the final version of openSUSE-Education 1.0 for openSUSE 10.3. At this point, the only things left for the release is fixing possible bugs in the current packages and working on the documentation.

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IT Recruitment Drive in Manila (April 19 - 20, 2008)

Optimum Solutions will be in Manila again on the 19th and 20th April 2008 (Sat-Sun) to conduct Written Tests/Interviews for positions in Singapore. The short-listed candidates will be proposed to clients in Singapore (which include large multi-national banks).

Technical Skills:

a) ERP (SAP Technical and Functional, Peoplesoft Technical and Functional)
b) Infrastructure Skills

o Unix Administrators

o Windows Administrators

o Network Engineers

o Storage Engineers

o Web Adminsitrators

c) C# - Web & Winforms, JAVA/J2EE, C++, VB, QA, Mainframe and Database (Oracle/Sybase/SQL) Developers.

All candidates should meet the following minimum criteria:

- Excellent communication skills

- At least 3 years of relevant IT experience

- Banking/financial services experience preferred.

The candidates are required to bring a hard copy of CV.

The candidates should be prepared to take an objective type test that will probably take between 40 min - 1 hr to complete. This will be followed with a personal interview.

We have multiple positions open for each role.

Venue:

3F TPIC BANCOM Rm., Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Building Paseo de Roxas, cor Gamboa St., Makati City fronting Greenbelt 1

Timings: 10:00 AM till 6:00 PM (last person coming in should be not later than 5:00 pm)

Dates: April 19-20, 2008 (Saturday-Sunday) Contact Person: Marie/Sumit - +63 928 5013 522 Dress Code: Smart Casual

We would like to invite you and request your help in referring your friends or people who would be interested in these positions.

Thanks,

Nell Enriquez

Optimum Solutions (S) Pte. Ltd.

3 Phillip Street,#12-03A/04, Commerce Point Singapore 048693

DID: 65-62360729

HP: 65-96344297

Fax: 65-65351334

URL: www.theoptimum.net

The Googlenairs - What are salaries like at Google?

You already know that Google is considered the best place to work in the world. But have you ever wondered just how much money a Google employee makes?

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Microsoft will extend life of Windows XP--again

Microsoft has decided to extend the life of Windows XP, although only for a limited class of machines.

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Intel Reveals 'Moorestown', World's Smallest Motherboard

It was brief but it sure was impressive. With all the hubbub surrounding Intel's launch of Atom, let's not forget what's coming: Moorestown. That fiberglass isn't yet populated with the CPU, chipset, WiFi, GPS, 3G cellular radio, or memory... but it will be if you can wait until 2010.

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How We Tweet: The Definitive List of the Top Twitter Clients

Twitter has one of the fastest growing application ecosystems of any web service outside of Facebook. For this post, we looked at 37,248 tweets and found 142 different ways in which people interact with the Twitter service. Some of the results, which follow below, were rather surprising.

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The 101 most useful websites

There are tens of millions of sites to visit. Not forgetting telegraph.co.uk, here are the only ones you actually need.

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Free Ways to Synchronize Folders Between Computers

Whether you want work files edited at home to magically appear on your PC at the office, or the family room Mac to have a copy of the latest batch of digital photos downloaded onto the computer in the den, three free applications can help.

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Biggest Unix Cheat Sheet

A collection of Unix/Linux/BSD commands and tasks which are useful for IT work or for advanced users.

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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC1 vs. Shipping Vista

Microsoft just rolled out the first publicly available release candidate for SP1 of Windows Vista, and we snapped it up, eager to see if it's faster than the currently shipping version of Vista. To test its speed, we ran a series of benchmarks on exactly the same machine, first with the original version of Vista, and then with the RC of SP1

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Firefox 3 goes on a diet, eats less memory than IE and Opera

Benchmarks show that Firefox 3 uses less memory than Internet Explorer 7 and Opera. A number of significant fixes and improvements have brought down the open-source browser's memory footprint and could make it a more viable choice in mobile environments.

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Retail Vista SP1 and final XP SP3 expected this week

Microsoft is poised to release Windows Vista Service Pack (SP1) to the retail channel this week. And the final release-to-manufacturing (RTM) of Windows XP SP3 is not far behind, according to testing sources.

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101 ways to organize your life

Project Management (and life) Wisdom straight from a project managers.

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NINTENDO'S TOP 100 8-BIT GAMES - PLAYABLE IN YOUR BROWSER!

Get your daily dose of Nintendo nostalgia : Super Mario Brothers, Super Mario Brothers 3, Ninja Turtles 2, Tetris, Zelda, Double Dragon, ExciteBike, Off Road + MANY MORE!

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6 Adobe AIR Apps Worth a Look

Adobe's AIR platform allows developers to create web applications that run on your desktop without the need of a web browser. Now that AIR has dropped the beta tag (see our previous coverage), it's time to look at some of the AIR apps you can use today.

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2-Step DVD-to-PC or iPod Video Conversion using Free Tools

I’ve spent a lot of time over the past years figuring out how to get my DVD collection onto my PC so I can use my Home Theater PC (HTPC) to play my library on my TV. The following is the two step process I’ve come up with to do this; all other programs I’ve used either are not free, install spyware, or desync the audio.

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Wubi arrives: a look at Ubuntu 8.04 alpha 5

The Ubuntu development community has announced that the fifth Ubuntu 8.04 prerelease is now available for testing. Ubuntu 8.04 alpha 5 adds additional polish and reliability as well as a few intriguing new features. The official release of Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, is scheduled for late April and feature freeze is already in effect.

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Give an Old Laptop New Life with Cheap (or Free) Projects

Like a famed race horse or a classic book, you don't just throw away a laptop because it's banged up a little. With some free software, a little know-how and some creative thinking about your home network, nearly any old laptop can find its second wind, and today I'll run through some of the best ways to get it there.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Me and my wife have read the book and it really motivated us on how to manage our finances properly. It gave us an insight on how to spend money wisely and how to make money work for you and not the other way around. That's why we're investing into something. But most of the time it's my wife who do the implementation.

A must read book for anyone who wants to be motivated on the financial side of things . . .

50 Thoughts

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.

8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9 Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don’t compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take "no" for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your family will.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.

35. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative! – dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

41. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

Source: Philippine Star

A new project

It's been our dream of investing into something . . . And we made it possible this month. We're now in the process of acquiring a piece of land in the town of Lupao in Nueva Ecija.

We plan of putting up an agribusiness . . . . Am so thankful to my wife Janice for being so supportive in so many ways . . .

The picture above is a view of Parista Lupao Nueva Ecija Philippines

My Bookshelf

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog

Opportunities in Canada - RP workers get priority hiring in Canada

As forwarded to me by Bong:

RP workers get priority hiring in Canada province
Saturday, February 02, 2008
To stem the growing labor shortage, the government of British Columbia has signed an agreement with the Philippines to prioritize the employment of Filipino migrant workers in the Canadian province.

Philippine Labor Secretary Arturo Brion signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen in Vancouver on Tuesday, according to a report in Vancouver Sun.

The agreement will establish a labor committee that will formulate specific guidelines for training, certifying and assessing employees in the Philippines as well as employers in Canada.

With more than one million new job openings expected by 2020 and only 650,000 young people in the school system, British Columbia will be looking for 350,000 skilled workers from outside the province over the next 12 years.

Under the agreement, the Philippine government will set up a labor office in Vancouver to evaluate potential employers, streamline applications and provide support and social services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

"We hope to convene this joint labor committee as soon as possible and to have it set up in three months. We already have a labor attaché in Toronto, but this one (in Vancouver) will serve Western Canada," Brion said.

According to the report, the joint agreement will focus on helping Canadian companies in tourism, hospitality and construction industries.

"We are confident that this agreement will significantly increase the number of Filipino workers in B.C.," Hansen said.

"We want this to be a very good and positive work experience for those individuals, whether they come as temporary workers for a few months and years, whether they come with their families or not, and whether or not they choose to establish permanent residency in B.C.," he added.

The Philippines currently runs 34 overseas labor offices in Canada, according to the report.

The Filipino community is the third largest minority group in Canada. More recently, companies and provinces in Western Canada have been especially interested in the Philippines as a source of workers.

The Philippines signed a similar agreement with Saskatchewan province, also in Canada, in late 2006. The provinces of Alberta and Manitoba are said to be working out similar arrangements.

Canada, specifically British Columbia, is one of the new markets for workers from the Philippines.

"So far, Filipino workers here have been arriving here in an unregulated manner. We want to make sure there is priority for B.C. and regulations that will protect Filipino workers and all stakeholders," Brion said.

Last year, more than one million workers left the Philippines for overseas employment. Remittances from Filipinos abroad reached $13 billion in the first 11 months of 2007.

This year, the Philippines plans to set up new labor offices in Australia/New Zealand, Macau, and Ireland. ---------------------------------

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