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Archive for April, 2008

Well, Google has made an update to its pagerank and my basketball blog was dropped. It was a pr2 site but now it dropped to pr1. And I suspect Google penalizes me for selling links, wtf! Anyway, any other projects of mine hasn't been affected... It's a...
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If you chanced upon some corrupt or abusive officers of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), don’t feel helpless. There is something you can do. Here are some tips from a forwarded email entitled “What to do about abusive MMDA officers.” The email started circulating in December last year but the things mentioned here are useful [...]

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Investing lesson for the day from Noet Ravalo: Before you invest, find out whether selling eventually will be a problem. The possible earnings may be high based on the best guess-timates, but how do you cash in if no one is buying? Classic examples: time-share, real estate, jewelry, paintings, even certain bonds and stocks can be difficult [...]
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The Technology Resource Center (TRC) serves the public through the acquisition and promotion of technology and livelihood skills and information for Filipinos worldwide. A government corporation attached to the Office of the President, the TRC operates as a self-sustaining institution. It act as a facilitator in the utilization and active exchange of ideas, information and [...]
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The rapid rally of the Philippine Peso last year which made it the best performing currency in Asia will not be seen this year, according to multinational bank HSBC. Later this year, the Peso is expected to depreciate further to P43 : $1 before settling at P42 by year-end. HSBC said that rising inflation in the [...]

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Ultima Entrepinoy Center (UEC), a livelihood and skills training center is a sister company of Spices and Food Mix House and was established in 1997 by Filomeno Rivera, an agriculturist by profession with wide exposure to different people and business establishment. Today, both Ultima Entrepinoy Center & Spices and Foodmix House does not limit its [...]
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Here are some more examples of phishing emails, this time supposedly sent by PayPal and eBay. It is our hope that our series on Phishing Emails will help you easily identify a fake email from the real one. So next time you see a phishing email, just hit the “Spam” or “Report Phishing Message” on your [...]

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There's been some changes with Page Rank lately. Some bloggers have reported an increase and decrease in PR. Is google up for some Page Rank Update once again?! Probably. I've noticed some of my blogs have a Page Rank already while some have lost their...
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by: Michael Murray Copyright 2005 Michael Murray The world of Internet marketing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it can be a brutally cold one. Believe me, I learned the hard way. I started trying to make money [...]
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Honestly, I thought this type of money making program is dying due to big G's disgust on selling links. I'm pretty surprised with the emergence of new get paid to post or get paid to review program, such as this one I am about to introduce to all of yo...
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Would You Like to Make Money Playing Games? The internet has revolutionized the world of gaming. You can now earn cash from playing online games. Yes! You can make money by playing or testing an online game. Making money online with a gaming site requires time and networking ability and of course your commitment. Here are some ways to [...]
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Method #1 Ingredients: 4 cups of all purpose flour 2 cups powdered milk 1 1/2 cup melted butter 2 cups sugar
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For the past few months, HSBC has been running a promotional campaign to push their credit cards to the market. From February 1 to May 31, for example, they are giving away a free Kenneth Cole Reaction Wallet and Key Fob to qualified individuals who apply for an HSBC credit card. Previously they offered free Mango [...]

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State-owned Landbank of the Philippines’s sweet deal for OFWs launched yesterday is described in this article. An annual interest of 7.0% and a maturity of 5.5 years is not bad for anyone’s portfolio. Experts always tout diversification and to do that properly, the risky part should not overshadow the secure and boring part. How to [...]
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by: Michael Murray Copyright 2005 Michael Murray Have you ever watched ABC’s hit TV show Lost? My favorite episode was titled “Walkabout”. In it, we learn that the mysterious outdoorsman Locke was actually paralyzed from the waist down before getting [...]
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I just came from the Digital Point forum after reviewing a certain product there that a marketer is selling. He’s selling it for $11 and he’s got three review copies and I took one. You know what; to be honest I just gave some considera...
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(Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall leaves a blessing at St Georges Chapel in Windsor Castle after her civil wedding Prince Charles 09 April 2005. It’s easy to overspend on weddings, especially on rings when couples don’t know what to buy. Photo from AFP.) Raising your eyebrows? You’re saying there are only four Cs? Cut, color, clarity, [...]
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UPDATE: Editor’s note: Added video taken by INQUIRER.net business editor Ma. Salve Duplito. (From left to right, Marvin Natores, Meme Natores, Allan Cruz and Willy Arcilla) Most newbie entrepreneurs rack their brains trying to think of ways to sell more. Marvin and Melani Natores wonder how they can keep up with surging demand for their products and [...]
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We hope that our series on Phishing Emails have helped you identify fake emails and prevented you from becoming one of their victims. You probably know by now that phishing emails, also known as fake or spoof emails, are used to direct recipients to a fraudulent website where they are asked to provide personal information. This [...]

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Imagine an egg, which weighs one and a half kilo and hatches into a chick as large as a full-grown hen. Imagine its long-necked mother, taller and heavier than most men, with powerful legs running as fast as a car. Imagine 600 of these creatures huddling as a herd in a farm nestled on the [...]
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Are you disappointed with the fact that, no matter how hard you try, you can never seem to get things done in a productive manner? If so, then acting now is the way to go because you can rest assured that things will not exactly get better if you just stand there and wait for [...]
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PMT Forum member bullet asks the men: Does it bother you if your wife makes more money than you? Here are some replies taken from that discussion thread. tops5450 opines: It doesn’t matter to me because the success of a man/husband, behind [it] is the woman/ wife. In any case you are not two different individuals anymore but [...]

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This article is guest posted by Amino Zawawi. Making money blogging has become the general obsession in cyberspace with its many angles: SEO, traffic exchanges, link baits, etc. Is there a secret recipe for making money online? Are those abundant e-books effective? The blogging medium has changed drastically - at least for someone who's been blogging for the past 6 years. It went from a "You have a… what?" to a "Read what happened at the party on my blog" to a "Let me write a guide in light of my experience in parties" Are people really making money blogging? As a matter of fact, there are a handful making money blogging like Problogger, Carl Ocab, Dosh Dosh, and many more. So how come you're not generating cash from your blog? There are top 7 mistakes why your blog is not earning the money it should.

1. Setting Unrealistic Goals

A goal…
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Question, Darren Rowse the proud owner of Problogger is turning? 46 364346 If you answer 36, then you got it right. Today Darren is celebrating his 36th birthday today and I’m sure many would sneak a message onto his twitter. So happ...
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Most people come online with the thoughts of getting rich quick…And then fall flat on their faces! They get the get rich quick virus, it’s quite contagious and extremely deadly to your self esteem and your business! You need to get rid of that virus by implementing, knowledge, hard work and the right mindset, learn from other people’s mistakes and understand [...]
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The Philippine beef cattle industry is predominantly of the smallhold or backyard type and traditionally led by the private sector Commercial feedlot fattening operation emerged and proliferated on account of the huge demand for meat and meat products. It is recognized as contributing to rural income and the efficient use of the available resources [...]
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With thousands of available professional and aspiring amateur photographers today, presenting a perfect portfolio to potential clients will definitely give you an advantage. A photography portfolio is a collection of an individual’s finest photographs, representing the different themes and moods which can help in reflecting his taste of art. As a freelance photographer, your portfolio must [...]
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Adsense is a good program to make money from. But let's admit it, it doesnt work to all people, to all blog niches all the time. Some of your blogs may get more earnings from adsense while others can't generate even a cent everyday. I know how frustrat...
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So the monetization begins. After the confession I have made a couple of days ago I have now decided to make serious about monetizing this blogger blog. I admit its really hard to monetize a blog that is a pr0 and having an alexa of 1,000,000+. S...
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Have you ever been to a pawnshop? For a lot of people, there seems to be something, well, shady about these places. But if you haven’t been to a pawnshop, you may be missing out on some great bargains. A pawnshop is a lot like a dozen garage sales and a flea market all rolled [...]
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A business may face competition from various sources either within or outside its industry. Competition may come from essentially similar products or from substitutes. The competitor may be a small firm or a large multinational corporation. To gain an adequate perspective on the competition, a firm needs to identify all current and potential sources of [...]
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Most recent graduates are probably happy that school has come to an end but when the graduation rites are over, the reality starts to kick in. Getting a job in this country is not easy. In January this year, the Philippines recorded a high 7.4% unemployment rate, according to the National Statistics Office. Although this was [...]

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If you came here a few hours ago, you probably were not able to access the blog and instead were greeted by a Wordpress error on the front page. Here’s how I solved this wp_cache_mutex problem. Fortunately for me, the Wordpress plugin at fault was identified in the error. Warning: fopen(/public_html/wp-content/cache/wp_cache_mutex.lock) [function.fopen]: failed to open [...]

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So, I have gone mainstream by joining people who are using twitter. Twitter is a device that is used for tracking updates from a certain person. But according to many bloggers, it’s a great way of maximizing your traffic. So if you’re o...
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a. SM/Hypermarket b. Landmark c. Rustan’s d. Puregold e. Shopwise f. Ever Gotesco g. Cherry Foodarama h. Metro Gaisano i. Robinson’s j. Metro Stop k. Santis l. Waltermart m. [...]
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Competition is basic to the free enterprise system. It is involved in all observable phenomena of the market-the prices at which products are exchanged, the kinds and qualities of products produced, the quantities exchanged, the methods of distribution employed, and the emphasis placed on promotion. Over many decades, economists have contributed to the theory of [...]
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The power of a mutual fund lies in its ability to pool together funds from so many different investors. Imagine a thousand investors each with P5,000 to invest who decide to pool their funds together. That’s already a pool of P5 million! Now imagine that instead of just investing P5,000 each, some investors put in [...]
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(Photo courtesy of Michelle Morelos) With a global food crisis hanging over our heads, should we say goodbye to ‘good eats’? Here are some tips from MoneySmart friends for enjoying good food even with low budgets: 1. Skip the fruit shakes, juices and signature concoctions! Super mom Kitts Luna-Vibar points out that these drinks cost as much [...]
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Do you use Google Adwords? Maybe you should not because gone are the days when you can throw in your keywords, bid for a few cents and get lots of traffic and sales on your website. Affiliate marketers are starting to see the symptoms of a dying Google Adwords and others even say [...]
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If you’re serious about having a home based business, then you need to prepare. The leading reason for a failing home based business is the lack of preparation people commit after they’ve made a decision to start a home based business. So what kind of home based business opportunity should you take on? Do you want [...]
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