Going off the grid: Why I chose to live life unplugged

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I decided to go on hiatus! I've been off the social media grid for sometime now. No blogging, no Twitter, no Facebook. Why's that, you ask? @TimMaurer pretty much sums it up:

Less is more. I’m on a mission to simplify life, to slow it down to a pace at which it can actually be consumed, not just tasted. I don’t want to hide behind the ubiquitous, “I’m really busy” as a badge of honor. I want a lower cost of living (not just financially) and a higher quality of life. I want to limit the number of [things] that compete for my attention so that I can apply more attention to those [things] I care the most about. Less is the new more.

It may not be life-changing, but it’s certainly been enlightening.

Google doodle celebrates Halloween 2012

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Google doodle celebrates Philippine Independence Day 2012

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Happy birthday mom! Chubs and I ~ you sooo much!!! *hugs*

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Google doodle celebrates Mother's Day

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Happy mother's day po sa lahat ng moms...

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Easter on my Birthday

Happy birthday to me!

And Happy Easter, y'all! ROFL

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Panagbenga 2012 Schedule of Activities

Date	Activities	Venue
February 1 | 8:00 am	Grand Opening Parade	Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
February 1 – March 4	Market Encounter	Burnham Park
February 11 | 8:00 am	Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom	Melvin Jones
February 12	Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio	Burnham Park
February 12 | 10:00 am	Fluvial Float Parade	Burnham Lake
February 25 | 8:00 am	Grand Street Dancing Parade	Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
February 26 | 8:00 am	Grand Float Parade	Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
February 27 - March 4	Session Road in Bloom	Session Road
March 2	Pony Boys’ Day	Athletic Bowl
March 4	Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks Display	Athletic Bowl

#1forFUN #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Chinese Year of the Dragon Postage Stamp

Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon.

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Qatar Airways 100th Destination Promotion

Qatar Airways invites you to join the festivities as they celebrate their 100th destination launch. Sign up now for a chance to win 100 pairs of tickets! #QatarAirways #Promotion

The Mayan Calendar. Just My Two Cents.

With the recent quake, tsunami and nuke crisis engulfing Japan and the political unrest spreading through Middle East there is a massive hype circulating the world. The hype is over the supposed prophecies of the Mayan "Long Count" calendar: that on December 21, 2012 the world will end.

Well, I am almost entirely a skeptic and I urge you to stop fretting! The only way we’ll find out for sure is to wait and see. But for now, life goes on. Pray. Live. Laugh. Love.

P.S. To Japan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Help me to remember, Oh Lord, that nothing would happen each day that you and I cannot handle together."

#Japan #MiddleEast #2012 #PointsOfView

GITEX countdown: THE DAY

GITEX Technology Week starts today, 1pm - 7pm @ Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Yesterday we bought an iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. We've enjoyed using the wonder-tablet through the night and have not experienced any problem until this morning. iPad cannot maintain a full, steady Wi-Fi connection (dropped signals) and wouldn't reconnect to a saved network, even after a successful, initial connection to it!

There are already threads about iPad Wi-Fi connectivity issues on Google, but most didn't offer a solution. Try resetting the iPad's network settings: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Worked out just fine!

GITEX countdown: T minus 2

GITEX Shopper starts today, 11am - 10pm @ Airport Expo.

Avoid the traffic! Take the Dubai Metro to Rashidiya Station. Free shuttle buses will take you to and from the venue.

See you there!!!

GITEX countdown: T minus 3

1 day to go before GITEX Shopper!!!

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What is the difference between the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models?

All iPad models come with built-in Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi model allows you to connect to available Wi-Fi networks to surf the web, check email, and more. The Wi-Fi + 3G model allows you to also access the Internet over 3G cellular networks — the same networks used by mobile phones — which is perfect when you’re not within range of a Wi-Fi network. [Source]

GITEX countdown: T minus 4

RT @gitexshopper: Time for a new mobile phone? Responsibly recycle your old phone. Cash back or trade in with Foneswap at GITEX Shopper http://bit.ly/c9mYoA

To my hubby... hope this makes your day a little sweeter.

In love with your eyes,       with your sexy smile. In love with your kiss       in your own sweet style... In love all my life       that's where I'll be... In love with you, just you       that's me.

GITEX countdown: T minus 5

Berry good news

— 7days.ae —

The race is on for UAE retailers to cash in on the cancellation of the BlackBerry ban and pick up new users, following the Telecoms Regulatory Authority’s (TRA) weekend announcement.

The head of a major UAE retailer told 7DAYS that his company plans to sell the BlackBerry Torch and Pearl models at GITEX after recent Dubai launch parties of the smartphones were “postponed indefinitely” as the ban loomed. “It is going to be a GITEX launch and the timing has worked well for that... In the back of my mind I was always hoping it would be resolved,” said Ashish Panjabi, CEO of Jacky’s Electronics.

The TRA released a statement on Friday, three days before the ban deadline, that said “all Blackberry services in the UAE will continue to operate as normal and no suspension of service will occur” and that “Blackberry services are now compliant with the UAE’s telecoms regulatory framework”.

No details were given on any agreement BlackBerry maker, Research In Motion (RIM) had reached with the TRA.

Milan Sallaba, a UAE-based telecoms expert, said it is most likely the TRA has been granted access to RIM’s encryption - similar to resolutions found in other countries.

He added however, that there is also a possibility the UAE “has backed down and has said let’s continue as it was, although that is somewhat unlikely”.

GITEX countdown: T minus 6

Non-trade visitors

Non-trade visitors will be admitted to the Consumer Electronics and Consumer GULFCOMMS halls for Preview on 19-21 October. No consumer access to the other exhibition halls, and please note that as this is a showcase event there will be no selling from the stands.

Visit their sister event GITEX SHOPPER (16-23 October) to purchase the hottest technology and gadgets with the best deals in town! Located at Airport Expo, GITEX Shopper can be easily accessed direct from GITEX via metro, World Trade Centre to Rashidiya. www.gitexshopperdubai.com

How to get there? Click here to view the Venue Map.

Show Timing:
16-20 October 2010                    11am - 10pm
21-23 October 2010                    11am - 11pm
     except 22 October 2010                    3pm - 11pm

Ticket Prices

Tickets are priced at AED 25 per person, per entry and are available at the venue and online through Time Out Tickets. Online ticket sales are now open at www.timeouttickets.com. The show is open to the public. Entrance for children below the age of 5 years is free. Children below the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Students from schools and colleges can visit between 11am - 2pm (all days except Friday) and get a special rate of AED 10 per person, per entry (for group visits of a minimum 50 students), to be pre-arranged by emailing shopper@dwtc.com.

Tickets will also be available at selected EPPCO and ENOC outlets. View the list outlets.

GITEX countdown: T minus 7

Opening Hours:
17 October 2010                    1pm - 7pm
18-20 October 2010               10am - 7pm
21 October 2010                    10am - 5pm

Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Website: www.gitex.com

Entry Policy: The show is for trade visitors only, and proof of trade status is required for entry. No children under the age of 18 are permitted entry. Student groups are admitted on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October only, must be arranged in advance and accompanied by a faculty member. Members of the public will be admitted for product preview in the Consumer Electronics halls 19-21 October only.

GITEX Global Conferences: click here for full details

Accommodation and Travel: click here for full details

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Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad... Happy Daddy's Day!

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