new horizons

When it comes to buying new stuff especially gadgets – cell phones, digital cameras, etc., I make sure I do a lot of research before deciding which is which. First is to visit the shops and scan the display shelves for some potential candidates (leading to the item that I would eventually buy). I bring […]

Just as a person’s attitude towards money can either make him a good manager of his personal finances or a sorry slave to his unnecessary expenses and debts, one’s approach towards today’s technology can either make him more organized and productive or an irresponsible and inconsiderate individual.
When a person becomes a slave to technology, he […]

Automation is the key for business systems that need to increase sales and productivity. For instance, in reaching out to many clients at the same time, the technique of voice broadcasting is used. This is an internet means of enabling a user to instantly launch numerous phone calls over the web for personal or professional […]

It’s ironic how we seem to have less time in our hands when in this push button age of gadgets and gizmos; we are supposed to act on most things in an instant.
Yes, technological advancements make it possible for us to communicate and work efficiently and faster. You want to talk to a friend […]

Last night, at the mall, we met some good ol’ friends, a couple whom we have met via the web since they used to manage an internet café like we did. Anyway, the guy commented that our van is too big for just the three of us, adding that its size makes it more difficult […]

Disclaimer: This is not a book review.
I chose The Zahir to borrow from among the many others displayed on my sister’s bookshelf. I thought I needed some company to keep me from boredom while waiting at the airport lounge for my trip going home. True enough, I had a lot of idle time before boarding […]

I’m home after 3 months of being away. Our European vacation was memorable since I traveled with my family but now I’m back living the real life after a long time.
With all the money-spending activities brought about by my recent vacation, I need to account my travel expenses and see how much savings I have […]

I’ve been visiting a LOT of blogs lately. Thanks to Entrecard! This has also made me super busy when blog-hopping. Before Entrecard became part of my blogging life, I used to visit about 20 blogs a day, usually those of my family and blogmates. With my recent Entrecard “dropping addiction”, my daily visits would sometimes […]

What’s probably the worst mistake a computer user can make is accidentally deleting his important files. Ouch! Has it happened to you? I’ve encountered this problem before but fortunately I have a back-up in a disk. What if I didn’t? That would have been a disaster!
But if this ever happen to […]

Last weekend we were at the Petrin Hill again, and this time we took the ride up to the top of the hill via the Funicular Railway. We were so tired from our long walk around Prague that afternoon, so we spent time resting in one of the benches at the Rose Garden.

This is where […]