Three lessons from Steve Jobs

The business and technology worlds lost one of their brightest with the passing of Steve Jobs last week. The man who created – and recreated – Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) was clearly both the driving force and marketing genius behind one of the world’s favouriteste consumer electronics brands. Jobs, with partner Steve Wozniak, started Apple in the fabled garage, before famously being sacked by the Apple board some years later, only to return triumphantly to steer Apple through its second act. In between, Jobs put his immense energy and creativity into the Pixar movie studio he bought from George Lucas for a relative pittance (around US$10 million...

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Did TV5 Offer Derek Ramsay a Multi-Million Peso Contract?

“Wala pa, wala pang specific number or anything that was offered to me. I have been approached, yes, but like I said, I won’t entertain anything unless my contract is expired.It was a rumoured before and yet some report are confirming that Derek Ramsay was allegedly offered a multi-million peso contract with another TV station and that is from TV5.According to a report, Ramsey denied the rumors saying So even with ABS-CBN, ‘di pa ako nakipag-upo para makipag-negotiate for a new contract. But with the other network, wala pang specific na bigay sa akin.” On the other hands, Vice Ganda’s leading man in the upcoming comedy film “Praybeyt...

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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

TWEET TO DECIDE WHO IN THE WORLD SEES “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3” FIRST! Paramount Pictures Launches First Ever Global “Tweet To See It First" to Kick Off the Eagerly Awaited 3rd Installment of the Thriller Franchise Movie Will Premiere in 20 Cities Worldwide on October 18th HOLLYWOOD, CA (September 28, 2011) – In an unprecedented move, Paramount Pictures will debut PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 exclusively in cities where the most fans “Tweet To See It First”. This first ever of its kind campaign launched today at 8:00 a.m. PDT and is open to fans worldwide. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will premiere on October 18th in the top 20 cities with the most...

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Shamcey Supsup activated the colonial mentality in us filipinos

The nation’s current darling, Miss Universe 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup, did more than just win hearts and minds. She unwittingly activated one of the biggest flaws of our Filipino damaged culture — the colonial mentality. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not criticizing Shamcey and I certainly have a very high regard for her. Shamcey is not just beautiful and smart but from her statements — she seems to possess the right values. I sincerely hope she shuns showbiz. Nothing compromises a person’s class and reputation faster in this country than showbiz. When Shamcey spoke in English at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, while most of the contestants from...

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Shamcey Supsup : Fast Facts

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Shamcey Supsup, reigning Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, won third runner-up in the 60th Miss Universe pageant held Monday night (Tuesday morning in Manila) at the Credicard Hall in Sau Paolo, Brazil. During the pageant's question and answer portion, judge Vivica A. Fox asked Supsup the question: "Would you change your religious beliefs to marry the person that you love? Why or why not?"The Filipina replied, "If I had to change my religious beliefs, I would not marry the person that I love because the first person I love is God, who created me. I have my faith and my principles, and this is what makes me who I...

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A diamond ring for Shalani Soledad

MANILA, Philippines - Valenzuela City councilor Shalani Soledad has received a diamond ring from no less than Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo. This was confirmed by Romulo’s sister, Agriculture Undersecretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, who was in a tete-a tete with reporters at the sidelines of her agency’s budget hearing at the House of Representatives plenary. Romulo-Puyat was reacting to media reports that Soleded was seen wearing a diamond ring. She told media she texted her brother if that meant she was engaged.  At that exact time, her brother called back and within earshot of the media, confirmed that he did give Soledad with...

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Chrome browser now allows remote computer control

A new tool for Google's Chrome browser now allows computer users to remotely control another machine or get remote help without leaving their desks. The Chrome Remote Desktop Beta allows users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code. "One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk," said a description of the extension on the Chrome Web Store. Chrome Remote Desktop Beta is cross-platform, meaning...

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Apple's iPhone 4S breaks early order record

People who want the new $200 Apple phone 4S may have to get in line on Friday because U.S. wireless phone carriers appear to have sold out. Sprint Nextel, which is selling the iPhone for the first time, said it sold all of its $200 iPhone 4S and is not taking back orders. Sprint still is selling more expensive versions of the phone with higher memory. Rival AT&T said on its website on Monday afternoon that customers ordering the same iPhone at that point would not receive their phones for another 21 to 28 days. Verizon's website said it will ship the phones by Oct. 20. Orders for the latest iPhone, the last product the company...

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Globe PowerSurf vs. Smart Always On

Smart first introduced the volume-based pricing plan for mobile phones with the Always On and was followed by Globe with their PowerSurf plans. Both might seem to offer similar packages but allowed for some differences depending on consumers’ usage patterns.Let’s look at the plans being offered on Smart Always On and Globe PowerSurf. Here’s a shortlist of the differences between the two carriers: Smart Always On offers more price plans with 7 compared to 3 for PowerSurf. Always On has the cheapest package at Php20 for 25MB. Globe PowerSurf 99 is the best bargain at 50MB for 30 days. Assuming you only use FourSquare, Php99 a month for...

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Typhoon Ramon Latest Update 10/11/11 | PAGASA

  Typhoon Ramon Latest Update — PAGASA | Suspension of Classes — DepEd Announcement (October 11) In its latest severe weather bulletin update of PAGASA issued at 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, 11 October 2011, Tropical Depression “RAMON” continues to move closer and increases its threat to Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao.According to state weather agency PAGASA, Bagyong Ramon threatens Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao. In fact, as of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, eighteen areas were already placed under Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1.At 4:00 a.m. today, Tropical Depression “RAMON” was estimated based on satellite and surface...

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SmartBro Rocket WiFi Plus: Php6495 for 20Mbps

Smart has finally unveiled its newest mobile internet device — the Smart Bro Rocket WiFi Plus — which claims speeds of up to 20Mbps.  The SmartBro Rocket WiFi Plus is an upgrade to their Pocket WiFi which used to be only up to 5Mbps and in conjunction to the previously released Rocket WiFi dongle. This one has the ability to share WiFi with up to 5 devices. It’s not yet readily available in prepaid but is now on a pre-order period for now. The one-time price for the kit is Php6,495. The catch — Php200 per 180MB, just like the Rocket Plug-It. No UnliSurf plans. The prepaid kit comes with a free 180MB allocation. Now that’s pretty...

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Justin Bieber Christmas Album Songs

Justin Bieber Christmas Album Songs – Justin Bieber is currently working on a Christmas album which is set to be released in November. It is titled “Under the Mistletoe” and it features collaborations with collaboration with Usher and Boyz-II-Men. Justin will also be doing a duet with Mariah Carey in the album. “Justin and I are doing this duet together. It is my song, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ which I wrote and produced,” Carey says in a video posted on Twitter. “I think a lot of you are already surprised by this, and you’re going to be even more surprised when you hear it. The song sounds great. I’m very excited for everybody...

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LEGO Ford Explorer built from 380,000 bricks

LEGO Ford Explorer built from 380,000 bricks Check out this full-size replica of Ford’s new Explorer made from 380,000 LEGO bricks. It was created by 22 workers over the course of 2,500 hours. The sculpture weighs 2,654 pounds (including a 768-pound aluminum supporting base), more than half the weight of the 4,503-pound SUV. It will be exhibited at the LEGOLAND Florida theme-park where it will hopefully boost sales of the real deal. Subscribe to The Pinoy Hot Spot by entering your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner Find me on Bloggers....

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