December 2009 | COOLBUSTER.net

Realtek HD Audio 2.40 Driver Download

Realtek has released version 2.40 of its HD Audio drivers. Obtain the full features or customizations provided in your Realtek audio product by downloading the latest drivers for your system/motherboard.

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Coolbuster's Ultimate Tweaking Guide

In 2009 and previous years, Coolbuster.Net made tweaks to help improve internet connection speed and computer performance. We gathered them all and came up with an Ultimate Tweaking Guide.

Tweaks for Internet Connection

Tweaks for Windows

Tweaks for Browsers

In 2010, we will continue to provide you with useful tweaks to help you attain faster internet connection and better performing computers.

Happy New Year!

How to use Smart Per Pulse Charging on Calls

Pursuant to the NTC directive, Smart has implemented the per-pulse billing system for mobile voice calls since December 6, 2009. Here's how to use Smart per pulse charging on calls.

To call per-pulse, the following prefixes must be used, plus the number being called:

Smart Gold and Infinity: *5433
Smart Buddy: *5434
Talk ‘N Text: *2255

Example for Smart Buddy: *543409081234567

A flag-down rate of P3 will be charged on the first two pulses (or 12 seconds) and P0.31 (for Talk 'N Text) and P0.43 (for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity) on the succeeding pulses of the first minute.‪ For succeeding minutes, P0.55 (for Talk ’N Text) and P0.65 (for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity) per pulse will be charged.

At present, rates apply to calls made within the SMART and Talk ‘N Text network only.

Face of Bro of "May Bukas Pa" Revealed

The face of Bro (Jesus Christ) in ABS-CBN's multi-awarded teleserye "May Bukas Pa" which stars Zaijian Jaranilla as Santino has been revealed. Who is Bro? We have an answer.

Photo of Bro with Santino

Bro is no other than Love Thadani, a model. He is the ex-boyfriend of Chx Alcala - the most controversial housemate of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Season 1.

ABS-CBN has kept Bro's face in secrecy for a long time now, thanks to Facebook members who posted Bro's picture for this big revelation.

Be a Cool DJ on New Year's Eve

Thinking of having a disco party on new year's eve? No problem. Grab a copy of your favorite pop, RnB/rap and dance audio CDs or mp3s and be a cool disc jockey (DJ) yourself. We'll teach you how.

You will need a computer, OtsAV DJ Free - a free audio mixing software with automated beat mixing plus continuous flow auto-mixing among other features, baby plug to RCA plug cable and a sound system either a cassete player, karaoke or component system.

How to auto mix mp3 music with the computer and become a cool DJ on new year's eve?

Download and install OtsAV DJ free edition [link].
Connect your computer's audio-out to sound system's audio-in or auxillary slot using the baby plug to RCA plug cable.
Import mp3 or audio music files from computer hard drive or cd player to OtsAV DJ Free media library and then play to auto-mix them continuously.

There you go. You are ready to set up your very own disco party on new year's eve. Enjoy and have fun!

Most Annoying YouTube Video in 2009

Have you seen the most annoying video ever posted on YouTube? I found one this 2009. I've been watching YouTube videos this year but I haven't seen anything as annoying as this one.

The title alone is ahhh... never mind. It surely is his style to catch attention.

Watch... and please breath.

Did you find a more annoying video? Post the link in the comments section and let's see if it can beat the video above.

HTML Bookmark Code Generator

Here's a cool way to put a bookmark code for your website or blog. Just use the HTML Bookmark Code Generator, put the bookmark code so that your visitors can easily remember and revisit your site.

HTML bookmark code generator - Just enter the page you want bookmarked, fill in the needed information, the link and style and it will generate the code for you!

CLICK HERE TO GENERATE BOOKMARK CODE

Or simply do this procedure:

Copy and paste the following code in your website or blog:

<a href="javascript:window.external.AddFavorite('http://YOURSITE', 'SITE TITLE')"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bookmark SITE TITLE</span></a>

Replace both "YOURSITE" and "SITE TITLE" with your own. Save and your done.

Windows 8 in 2010

One thing is certain, as 2010 rolls in, Microsoft will shift its focus to Windows 8, the next generation of Windows. Windows 8 is bound to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, Windows 7.

Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22nd, 2009, along with Windows Server 2008 R2, and both platforms made it to customers by October 22nd, 2009, with the client flavor of the OS being the last to reach the general availability stage. Undoubtedly, for the latest iterations of the client and server operating systems, the Redmond company will produce the first service pack come next year. There might even be a third service pack for Windows Vista, although Microsoft is keeping all details under a hermetically shut lid. But one thing is certain, as 2010 rolls in, Microsoft will shift its focus to Windows 8, the next generation of Windows.

Users are bound not to come across publicly shared details on Windows 8 from Microsoft for quite some time. Going out on a limb, I would say that the software giant will start unveiling the first Win8 information through official channels no sooner than the end of 2010, or even in 2011. After all, Jon DeVaan, senior vice president, Windows Core Operating System Division, and Steven Sinofsky, president, Windows and Windows Live Division, kicked off the Windows 7 engineering conversation with the public in August 2008, a year and a half after Vista’s GA in January 2007.

Make no mistake about it, Sinofsky continues to helm the Windows project, and Windows 8 is bound to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, Windows 7. Certainly, Sinofsky will not want to change what proved to be a winning strategy, considering the indications of Windows 7’s early commercial success, with strong sales, outpacing Vista’s by more than double.

In some way, the software giant is already offering Windows 8 tidbits to the public, albeit, all details available are insufficient to contour the company’s plans and strategy for the next iteration of Windows. As Windows 7’s successor starts coming into focus, Microsoft is looking for additional people to join the planning and development efforts behind the Windows project. In this regard, the company has published a variety of Windows 8 related job posts, which have been “harvested” by a variety of Microsoft watchers, including MSFTKitchen.

There’s one aspect that is already set in stone, so to speak, when it comes down to Windows 8, one that not even Microsoft can, or will dispute, for that matter. Windows 8 Server will be a major release of the Windows Server operating system, as opposed to Windows 7 Server, which ended up as a Release 2, namely Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has argued that Windows 7 is indeed a major version of the Windows client, despite having Vista at its foundation, and 6.1 versioning specific of the evolutionary, rather than revolutionary development model chosen.

The intimate connection between Windows client and server releases, following Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP1, continued with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and is bound to survive with the building of Windows 8 and Windows 8 Server. But, in this context, it remains to be seen whether Windows 8 Server will drag Windows 8 along with it, and make it a new, undisputable, major version of the client, one that Microsoft won’t have to defend.

Source: Softpedia

Time's 25 Best Blogs of 2009

Time has ranked the 25 Best Blogs of 2009. This is the second annual list of the best blogs in the world, spanning politics, housekeeping, astronomy and everything in between.

Source: Time: 25 Best Blogs 2009

November 2009 NLE results SEO quest intensifies

The November 2009 Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) results release is the most anticipated board exam results announcement in early 2010. The search engine optimization (SEO) quest steps up.

More than 95,000 examinees took the Nursing Board Exam last November 2009. Imagine the amount of traffic a blog or web site can generate if it lands in the first search engine results page (SERP), specially so if it will be the first one to post the results of the NLE in November 2009.

Not only the examinees will view the NLE November 2009 results, their families, relatives and friends will also look for names of passers of the nursing board in November 2009. The number of examinees multiplied by at least 4, which totals to 360,000 more or less, is the amount of web traffic to be gained by the site the day the NLE November 2009 results have been released. Huge, isn't it?

For SEO-inclined bloggers, to be included in the 1st page of search engines as far as the Nov 2009 nurses board results are concerned is a big thing. Even technology, environment, political, personal blogs have joined to compete in the NLE November 2009 results SEO chase.

That is why, when non-advanced users search for the keywords November 2009 Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) results, NLE November 2009 results are released, Nursing Board Exam last November 2009, results of the NLE in November 2009, NLE November 2009 results, and passers of the nursing board in November 2009 in Google, Yahoo!, Ask or Bing search engines, they will be presented access to tens of thousands of web sites with posts related to the NLE results November 2009; www.coolbuster.net has released the results is one of them.

To all webmasters and bloggers who fully comprehend what I am writing about: good luck to all of us. Also, in advance our greetings would be congratulations to the successful examinees of the Nursing Board exams held in November 2009!

View the complete NLE Results November 2009

MMFF 2009 Winners and Awardees

The list of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF 2009 winners and awardees is available here as announced during the 2009 MMFF Awards Night on Monday, December 28.

MMFF 2009 winners

Best Actor: Bong Revilla (Panday)
Best Actress: Sharon Cuneta (Mano Po 6)
Best Supporting Actor: Phillip Salvador (Ang Panday)
Best Supporting Actress: Heart Evangelista (Mano Po 6)
Best Director: Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 6)
Best Picture: Ang Panday (Imus Productions/GMA Films)
2nd Best Picture: I Love You, Goodbye (Star Cinema)
3rd Best Picture: Ang Darling Kong Aswang (Octoarts/APT Entertainment)
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award - Mano Po 6 (Regal Films)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dolphy
Best Production Design: Ang Panday
Best Visual Effects: Ang Panday
Best Theme Song: Ang Panday
Best Child Performer: Robert “Buboy” Villar (Ang Panday)

Congratulations to the Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF 2009 winners (2009 MMFF awardees).

How to Color Windows 7 folders

Use Rainbow Folders. The name says all. This small program lets you colorize your Windows 7 folders for easier identification. Here's a guide on how to color your Windows 7 folders.

Tired of categorizing your Windows 7 folders with long file names? Classify them easily through colors with Rainbow Folders.

The steps:

Download and install Rainbow Folders (download file - 783 kB only).
Go to Windows 7 Orb > All Programs > Rainbow Folders main folder > click Rainbow Folders or create a desktop shortcut to easy find later.
In 'Style' dropdown menu, select Modern (Vista).
Click your folder, choose preferred color and then click 'Colorize'.

There you go, you'll have colorful Windows 7 folders. Rainbow Folders runs on XP and Vista too!

How to Find the Fastest DNS for your Computer

Trying to find the fastest DNS for your computer? We found an answer to your question. We discovered the method on how to find the fastest DNS for a computer for faster internet experience.

Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org) explains that the Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. It serves as the "phone book" for the Internet by translating human-friendly computer hostnames into IP addresses.

The fastest DNS is essential for users to be able to have faster internet connection and to be able to browse websites and blogs effectively and error-free.

Here's how to find the fastest DNS for your computer.

Download namebench [link]

Double click the downloaded executable file to extract namebench. No worries at all

In the namebench GUI, decrease the number of tests to 100 to save time. Click 'Start Benchmark'.

The recommendations will be displayed once all servers have been tested.

My Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Audition Experience

Out of curiousity and so that I can blog about it, I joined the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) audition last March 18, 2009 at Gaisano Mall in Davao City and had a wonderful experience.

I held this post until Christmas because the instructions given to us were (1) not to exchange numbers and text messages with the regional finalists if possible and (2) not to reveal to anyone except family or very close friends what transpired during the audition until the PBB starts.

But since PBB Double Up is about to conclude in a matter of weeks and I don't have a plan to try the audition next year anyway, disqualification will be an issue no more. I am revealing my PBB audition experience now so that those who are planning to try in the future will have a clue.

1st round:

I was given a sticker with a number and asked to sign a document.
We were grouped by tens for the interview.
Direk Lauren Dyogi asked us one common question - "Ano ang pinagkakaabalahan mo ngayon? (What's keeping you busy now?)."
After every person answered, Direk Dyogi wrote his choices on a small white board.
From our group, only 3 qualified to the next level.
Generally, more than half of the more or less 15,000 aspirants failed in that round.

2nd round:

Direk Lauren asked: "May nagawa ka na bang isang risky na bagay or task? Ano ito? (Have you done something risky? What was it?)."
I couldn't think of anything so I just invented a story. I qualified to the next level. From our group, only 2 passed.
Those who qualified were asked to fall in line and were grouped into tens again after each interview infront of Direk Lauren, some ABS-CBN staff and the cameras.

3rd round:

Direk Lauren asked: "Give us some reasons why we should take you in for the PBB."
That was the last stage of the interview. I survived that round.

4th round:

As far as I can remember, only 24 of us were left for the final round.
During this stage, Direk Lauren gave us a task which is to create a presentation.
We were grouped by age level and gender.
The teams can either dance, sing or act, or a combination of all.
Luckily, I had a group whose members were quick and smart thinkers so we were able to perform well.

After the last round, we had a photo session. The staff also took our contact information. The audition ended past 11:00 PM.

There was a liner from Direk Lauren Dyogi that I always remember and love the most. He said: "Mas gusto ko yung palaban, kasi masarap paglaruan."

So, if anyone of you would like to join the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Audition, you should bring with you courage, lots of smiles, and humor too. I think Direk Lauren likes a PBB aspirant who has a good sense of humor. Look at Melai now.

In the PBB, you don't have to be beautiful or handsome. You just have to be gutsy and witty. Take it from me.

Christmas Logo Making Contest 2009 Winner

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Christmas Logo Making Contest for 2009. Seventeen (17) entries were submitted, eight (8) made it to the voting phase and only one was chosen as the winner.

The panel of judges was composed of two (2) bloggers and two (2) well respected educators, all of which have the final decision that the winner is:

Entry No. 15 submitted by Melissa Nomrado, Cebu City

Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize.

The verdict was based on the following:

Entry #15 is the only logo-looking design among all entries.
It has vibrant colors, a simple concept and the design fits perfectly to our blog.
The closest rival and voters' favorite was Entry #11. The votes it generated came from members of a boxing forum whom the sender, also a member of the forum, requested to cast for his entries. The pertinent post was eventually taken down by forum moderators. While we appreciate his effort and determination to win, we regret to inform the sender and all those who voted for #11 that the "Seasons Greetings" concept was already used by the winner of the same contest held last year and thus became redundant.

On the other hand, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all participants. We hope to see your names in next year's contest.

This contest was brought to you in part by Blogfornoob.com - Random thought of a noob Blogger

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

CCleaner 2.27 Update Released (Download)

CCleaner, probably the best freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool, has been updated to version 2.27 today. Download CCleaner 2.27 and remove unused files from your system.

Using CCleaner will allow your Windows to run faster and free up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

What's new with CCleaner v2.27

Added support to Wipe MFT Free Space.
Added cleaning for Windows Explorer breadcrumb bar.
Added cleaning for Opera beta versions.
Added option to turn off CCleaner jumplist tasks on Windows 7.
Added menu option to Registry Cleaner to add key to exclude list.
Improved support for SeaMonkey 2.0.
Improved Windows 7 Taskbar progress accuracy.
Improved minimize to system tray functionality across all platforms.
Improved Opera cleaning by including opcache and temporary_downloads folder.
Improved performance of Compact database routines.
Improved Wipe Free Space code to avoid locks.
Improved security when deleting files.
Minor GUI and interface improvements.
Minor bug fixes.

Coolbuster.Net Rating: Excellent, Highly Recommended

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Supreme Court Upholds Creation of 16 New Cities

The Supreme Court reversed its own ruling last year on the citihood laws converting sixteen (16) municipalities into cities. Here is the list of 16 new cities in the Philippines as of December 23, 2009.

As the SC okays 16 new cities, the 16 newly created cities in the Philippines which were converted by virtue of republic acts are:

Baybay City (Leyte) via RA 9389
Bogo City (Cebu) via RA 9390
Catbalogan City (Samar) via RA 9391
Tandag City (Surigao del Sur) via RA 9392
Lamitan City (Basilan) via RA 9393
Borongan City (Samar) via RA 9394
Tayabas City (Quezon) via RA 9398
Tabuk City (Kalinga) via RA 9404
Bayugan City (Agusan del Sur) via RA 9405
Batac City (Ilocos Norte) via RA 9407
City of Mati (Davao Oriental) via RA 9408
Guihulngan City (Negros Oriental) via RA 9409
Cabadbaran City (Agusan del Norte) via RA 9434
El Salvador City (Misamis Oriental) via RA 9435
Carcar City (Cebu) via RA 9436
Naga City (Cebu) via RA 9491

This has increased the number of cities in the Philippines to 185.

Congratulations!!!

In its latest ruling, the SC said:

Respondent municipalities and the 33 other cities, which had already been elevated to city status, were all found to be qualified under the old Section 450 of the Local Government Code of 1991 during the 11th Congress.

As such, both respondent LGUs [local government units] and the 33 other former municipalities are under like circumstances and conditions. There is, thus, no rhyme or reason why an exemption from the P100-million requirement cannot be given to the respondent LGUs.

For the complete details of the Supreme Court ruling, click here.

The Top 10 Computer Viruses of 2009

Here is a list of the top ten (10) computer viruses of 2009 based on ranking by Bright Hub. Site member Sategroup explains the details of the top viruses of 2009.

Rank 1: Win32/Conficker

This virus is a network worm and exploits the RPC sub-system vulnerability present in the Microsoft Windows operating system, allowing an attacker to remotely attack a computer without valid user credentials. Win32/Conficker infects the computer using unsecured folders, removable medium or by making use of Autorun facility enabled by default in windows. This threat contacts other domain names to download additional malicious code.

To avoid this threat, end users must update their system with the patch already available since October.

Rank 2: INF/Autorun

This is the most common threat that infects a PC by creating an autorun.inf file. The file contains information about programs meant to run automatically when removable devices are connected to the computer. End users must disable the Autorun feature enabled by default in windows. Since, use of removable devices is very popular, you can clearly see the reason why this threat has a rank of 2.

Rank 3: Win32/PSW.OnLineGames

This threat belongs to a family of Trojans that is meant to cause harm to game players by stealing their user credentials and other personal or financial information. This information is then sent to the intruder’s PC. Game players must remain alert as this threat has been found in large volumes.

Rank 4: Win32/Agent

Win32/Agent is a major threat to several end users as it copies itself into the temporary locations and steals information from the infected PC. This malicious code adds entries into the registry, creating several files at different places in the system folder, allowing it to run on every startup. This way complete information is gathered about the infected PC and then transferred to the intruder’s PC. As a protection measure, use a good anti-malware, disable Autorun facility in windows and do not click or open any unknown files.

Rank 5: Win32/FlyStudio

This threat is designed to modify the settings of victim’s internet browser by modifying the search queries and directing the user to advertisements. This threat seems to target the people of China. However, its presence has been reported in other regions like North America. It seems that the malicious code has been deployed by another family of malwares.

Rank 6: INF/Conficker

INF/Conficker exploits the host computer by making use of the Autorun feature enabled by default in windows to spread later versions of this threat. As mentioned earlier, end users must disable the Autorun feature.

Rank 7: Win32/Pacex.Gen

This threat designates a wide range of malwares that makes use of an obfuscation layer to steal passwords and other information from the infected PC. The ".Gen" suffix means generic i.e. the threat contains other variants with similar characteristics. However, other malwares may not share the same base code, but they do make use of the same obfuscation technique to infect the host computer.

Rank 8: WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec

This threat as the suffix .GetCode suggests modifies the audio files present on the system to .wma format and adds a URL header that points to the location of the new codec. In this manner, the host computer is forced to download the new codec and along with the new codec several other malicious codes are also downloaded.

This means that the end user will download the new codec, believing that something new might happen, whereas, the malicious code runs in the background causing harm to the host computer. At present, there is no way to verify the authenticity of the codec being downloaded as a new enhancement or a Trojan horse, users must avoid downloading new codecs unless downloading from a trusted website. Unnecessary downloading of codecs should also be avoided.

Rank 9: Win32/Qhost

This threat copy itself to the System32 folder of the windows directory giving control of the computer to the attacker. The attacker then modifies the DNS settings redirecting the computer to other domains. This is done to compromise the infected machine from downloading any updates and redirect any attempts made to a website that downloads other malicious files on the victim’s computer.

Rank 10: Win32/Autorun

As discussed earlier, threats with the name “Autorun” make use of the Autorun.inf file to infect the victim’s computer. The only solution is to disable the Autorun facility enabled by default in windows.

Source - BrightHub.com: Top 10 Computer Viruses of 2009

Microsoft: Editor’s Choice: Top Stories of 2009

Microsoft PressPass editors present Tuesday their selection of the most interesting stories they published over the past year 2009 about Microsoft people and technologies.

REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 22, 2009 — As we close out 2009 and get ready for 2010, the editorial team of Microsoft PressPass has compiled below our selection of the most interesting stories we ran over the past year about Microsoft people and technologies.

WorldWide Telescope Puts Wonders of Space on a PC

March 24 — Since its public beta release in May 2008, WorldWide Telescope has garnered rave reviews in the press, support from educators and scientists across the globe, two award nominations, and nearly 2 million regular users.

Giving Healthcare a Digital “Touch”

April 6 — Prototype applications based on Microsoft Surface show potential to improve patient-doctor interactions, help children rehabilitate, and manage disasters.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Blazes Trail to Age of Digital Recordkeeping

April 7 — Microsoft HealthVault and Microsoft Amalga will give the hospital’s patients unprecedented online access to medical information.

A Look at Microsoft Research’s New “Platform for Science”

July 16 — The Project Trident workflow system greatly simplifies data-intensive research by allowing researchers in any discipline to build their own custom computer experiments without relying on computer scientists to write them from scratch.

Hohm Shows Way to More Energy-Efficient Future

Aug. 13 — Microsoft Hohm helps consumers reduce their energy consumption so utilities can better manage demand and power generation.

Microsoft Tag Gives Consumers a New Way to Gain Information, Take Action from Mobile Phones

Sept. 17 — Microsoft Tag technology is an updated mobile bar code that turns phones into marketing devices for publishers, retailers, consumer goods makers, and the hospitality industry.

Jim Gray eScience Award Recipient Unlocks Secrets in the Snow

Oct. 16 — Using satellites and powerful computing tools, Jeff Dozier has gained a deep understanding of the role snowfall and snowmelt play in creating healthy ecosystems.

Windows 7 Launch Slideshow & Virtual Presskit

Oct. 22 — See scenes from around the world as Microsoft launched the much-anticipated Windows 7 operating system. From New York to Paris to Tokyo, customers turned out to view and try out the product on a wide array of new computer hardware.

Spread the Word: Speech Recognition Is the “New Touch” in Computing

Oct. 28 — The Speech at Microsoft group is integrating voice technology into some of Microsoft’s best-known applications, revolutionizing how people interact with their computers and mobile devices.

Microsoft College Tour With Craig Mundie

Nov. 5 — See highlights from Microsoft Chief Research & Strategy Officer Craig Mundie’s tour of four U.S. universities where he discussed how science and technology are solving big world problems.

From the Cloud to the Crowd: NASA and Microsoft Ask Citizen Scientists to “Be a Martian”

Nov. 17 — Built on Microsoft cloud services technologies, NASA’s interactive “citizen-science” Web service lets anyone explore the Red Planet up close, while also contributing to Mars missions.

Bing Maps Rolls Out Enhanced Aerial and Street-Level Views

Dec. 2 — Bing Maps is launching features that give users a new view of the planet, including a Streetside and enhanced aerial view. The new features incorporate key Microsoft research and technology such as Photosynth and Silverlight.

Source: Microsoft

Top 10 Nurses November 2009 NLE

The list of successful examinees of the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam or the passers of November 2009 NLE results who garnered the Top 10 places is available here.

Top 10 Nurses November 2009 NLE

View the complete Nurses Licensure Exam (NLE) November 2009 Results
View the top performing nursing schools
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Firefox 3.6 Beta 5 Download

Mozilla has released Firefox 3.6 Beta 5, which is now available for free download. Firefox 3.6 Beta 5 contains over 100 fixes from the last version, improvements and features including asynchronous scripting.

The Beta of Firefox 3.6 (using Gecko 1.9.2 technology) introduces several new features for users to evaluate:

Support for the HTML5 File API
A change to how third-party software integrates with Firefox to increase stability.
The ability to run scripts asynchronously to speed up page load times.
Users can now change their browser’s appearance with a single click, with built in support for Personas.
Firefox 3.6 will alert users about out of date plugins to keep them safe.
Open, native video can now be displayed full screen, and supports poster frames.
Support for the WOFF font format.
Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness and startup time.
Support for new CSS, DOM and HTML5 web technologies.

Download Firefox 3.6 Beta

Architect Board Exam Results (KSA, Qatar, UAE) 2009

The PRC has released the results of the Architect Board Exams given in Al-Khobar and Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on November 2009 and Doha, Qatar and ABU DHABI, U.A.E. on December 2009.

ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION - AL-KHOBAR, K.S.A.
Held on NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2009

1 CISNEROS, EDGARDO ORIOQUE
2 DELOS REYES, HERMOSO JR YAMSON
3 FLORES, VIRGILIO DURAN
4 GELLAMUCHO, BYRON AHUNIN
5 MONTELOYOLA, JOY FERNANDEZ
6 QUARIO, ROMUALDO PRUDENCIO
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements

1 ADOLFO, JONALD MENDOZA
2 AVARICIO, ROMMEL CAABAY
3 BALON, BERNARD BALANE
4 BERINGUELA, RUSSELL DE LAS ALAS
5 CADAG, ALLAN LLAMERA
6 CALIMLIM, WILFREDO MINGUILLO
7 CATIIS, JOEL NOVIO
8 DACANAY, ENRIQUE JR VICENTE
9 DE LEON, ROMMEL DE GUZMAN
10 DIOQUINO, JEFFREY FABIAN
11 DUMAGAT, WINSTON DAGPIN
12 ESTREMERA, RUBEN TURINGAN
13 HERNANDEZ, NERWIN SAN DIEGO
14 IGSIE, JOSEPH ADANZA
15 JOAQUIN, TEODORICO CASTILLO
16 LADIMO, HENRY RAZO
17 MALACURA, CESAR JR TABARANCA
18 MARIANO, ALFREDO ANDRES
19 MICU, REGINALDO LACESTE
20 MINGI, GENEROSO JR MONTELLANO
21 NACU, FERNANDO DE GUZMAN
22 NAVARRO, RICARDO LLESIS
23 OCAY, SERVEDIO JR EDAGA
24 PANGILINAN, ANGELITO MEDINA
25 PELAYO, FRANCIS EARL ROMANO MERCADO
26 PENAFIEL, RYANE RAMOS
27 PEROCELLO, PAUL GICA
28 PERRERAS, WINIFRED MARTINEZ
29 PINGOL, MANOLITO LIMUCO
30 RAMIREZ, ROWAN PEREGRINO
31 SANTIAGO, ALBERTO JR MANIULIT
32 SORIANO, ARTURO FONTANILLA
33 SORO, JOEL JASON ODION
34 VILORIA, EUNICE LOIS RANER
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION - JEDDAH, K.S.A.

1 EVANGELISTA, JEM BARAOIDAN
2 GACOSTA, RENO GIPEGA
NOTHING FOLLOWS

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements:

1 DEL ROSARIO, ALBERTO CALISAY
2 KASHIM, BENRAJIV JIKILULLA
3 LAGRANA, ALFREDO JR MARTINEZ
4 LOVERIA, LOLITO JR VILLALON
5 MARIN, REYMUND ROTONI
6 OPPUS, ANTONIO SOCO
7 PALMARES, MAURO ENCINARES
8 PALOMO, REYNATO MARTINEZ
9 POLINTAN, FEDERICO REYES
10 TELMO, RENE RONGO
11 TINGKAHAN, MARJUNE LADJAALAM
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION – ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
Held on DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2009

1 ABUAN, MANUEL JR DACOCO
2 ALAAN, RICHELE CARIÑO
3 BAESA, YVETTE ROLDAN
4 BATAC, DIOSDADO JR GUEVARRA
5 CABAL, EXPIDITO MANATAD
6 CANICULA, FILOMENO MCNEIL ALCAUSIN
7 CASTRO, GUILLERMO LOPEZ
8 CONSIGNADO, JOCELYN CRUZ
9 CRISOSTOMO, JUAN PAOLO DE JESUS
10 DAGUMAN, GLADYS MAE PUEBLO
11 DE DIOS, CARLITO JR BALICUDCUD
12 DELLO, GERARD VICTOR ONA
13 ELE, FORTUNATO JR FIDELINO
14 ERFE, JOHN ILIE AMBROSIO CABUGAO
15 FABROS, MALAYA VALDEZ
16 FERNANDEZ, RONAISSA CRUZ
17 GARCIA, ARNOLD MENDOZA
18 GONZALES, WILLIAM GABILAN
19 HERNANDEZ, ROCHELLE SANCHEZ
20 LANA, ARNY VILLANUEVA
21 LEAL, RONALD VILLANUEVA
22 LOPEZ, GILBERT MIGUEL
23 MAURICIO, RHIO ANNE SUMALINOG
24 MIRANDA, LOUIE TORRES
25 PAGALUNAN, EDEN CATUIRA
26 PAJEL, ROSS FELIX
27 PALILEO, HARRIET CUNANAN
28 RANTE, EUGENE VIERNES
29 RIVERA, FRANK RIVERA
30 SABANDO, EDCYL PEÑARANDA
31 SOLETA, ALDWIN ANG
32 TABOADA, JOSEPHUS JR YU
33 TALAUGON, MARY GUENEVIEVE HORTADO
34 UBANAN, ELMO DOMINGO
35 VALENCIA, MARVIN GONZALES
36 VALLEJOS, RICHARD TOLENTINO
37 VENTURA, REDENTOR GELVOLIGAYA
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements

1 ABANES, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RAMOS
2 BALUYOT, MAY FABUNAN
3 BARTOLOME, JOBEL NABO
4 DE CASTRO, MYCHAELA CORREA
5 DELOS REYES, GABBY CANLAS
6 ROMERO, LEO GARCIA
7 UMAYAM, RUBEN MEDINA
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION - DOHA, QATAR
Held on DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2009

1 AFINIDAD, JOHN REY HAPAL
2 ALEGADA, MILUNA SIMPRON
3 ANTONIO, ALVIN DIWA
4 AYALA, CHRISTOPHER BELARMINO
5 AÑOS, ELMER ABING
6 BANTAYAN, NELSON OLAC
7 BARAÑAO, ROLITO FERNANDEZ
8 BASIANO, NEIL NAZARREA
9 BAÑAS, FERNANDO PASCUAL
10 BUNDA, DANIEL JOHN BUNDA
11 CANONICATO, ADONIS CORCINO
12 CELARIO, JACQUILOU GARCIA
13 CENCIA, ERIBERTO JR PELICANO
14 GONZALES, JOHN PATRICK ZARA
15 HERMOSA, MARY GRACE PEÑAFLORIDA
16 JORQUIA, JOEMAR EMILANAN
17 LOLO, JEFREY JUANITE
18 LOSARIA, LEONARDO JR LARROZA
19 MALONZO, VIRGILIO DELOS SANTOS
20 MANABAT, RICHARD SIBONGA
21 MANGALUS, EDWIND RIVERA
22 MILANO, JEOFFREY RAMOS
23 PEN, MITCHEL MOGATO
24 PEREZ, ROMMEL DE ASIS
25 POMERA, JAIME LOU EVANOSO
26 QUEANO, ARDEL CUARTO
27 RAMOS, RYAN GARCIA
28 RIVERA, RONNIE BORJA
29 SACLIN, RONIE ESPEDIDO
30 SALAZAR, JUNNIFER GAYAS
31 SARAYNO, ARIEL SALAS
32 TELEN, GIOVANNI CAPARIÑO
33 TING, REYNALDO LAURENTE
34 VANTA, JONATHAN MESINA
35 VARGAS, ROMAN LERON
36 VISITACION, JULIUS DUCLAYAN
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements:

1 ABELLANOSA, FRANCIS EARL GETUABAN
2 ARNESTO, CAMILO FORTUNO
3 BALATBAT, KENNETH MARTINEZ
4 CALANTUAN, RAMON CHANJUECO
5 CALOPE, REYNALDO CAÑETE
6 CASAREO, ALFRED PAUL SORIANO
7 GARCIA, MICHAEL NIÑO GONZALES
8 GARCIA, MONA LIZZA ARIENZA
9 GEOLINA, EDWIN ECONAR
10 LIMCUMPAO, DAVE GATDULA
11 MACARANAS, MARIO HERMAN MORILLO
12 MONTERO, RONALD GETUBIG
13 RODRIGUEZ, JUNJE DIAZ
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta 2 Download

Microsoft has released the latest version of Office 2010 free for public download. Office Professional 2010 combines everything you need to create, edit and share documents from virtually anywhere.

Download requires a Windows Live ID.

Click here to download Microsoft Office 2010 Beta 2

Dental Technologist Results December 2009

List of Approved Applicants for Registration Without Examination as Dental Technologists Per Board Res. No. 20 dated Sept. 14, 2009, Board Res. No. 23 dated Sept. 24, 2009...

as well as Board Res. No. 24 dated Oct. 29, 2009 and Board Res. No. 31 dated Dec. 10, 2009.

1 ABAOAG, GEORGE JR. MACARAIG
2 ANCHETA, ELIZABETH CAÑAVERAL
3 ANSAY, FILMORE VILLAMIN
4 APALAT, ERNIE ARACAN
5 ATUAN, ANDRES JR. CABAUATAN
6 BANOG, CEZAR CARLO SAMARISTA
7 BARAGA, LEONILO PARAN
8 BARTOLOME, RUBYLINDA TAN
9 BONIFACIO, RHODERICK GALVEZ
10 BOREJON, JAIME CABALLERO
11 BUBAN, ENRIQUE ECOY
12 BUENAVENTURA, FEDERICO JR. CATUBAY
13 BUENAVENTURA, MARIO GUTAY
14 CALACHAN, VALERIE MONTELLANO
15 CARANDANG, REMM GONZALES
16 CASTILLO, RODEL VALEROS
17 CENTENO, MILDRED LOPEZ
18 CHUA, TEDDY GARCIA
19 CLAUDIO, GRACE MARIANO
20 DADULLA, ROSENDA ASILO
21 DANCIS, FRANCISCO JR. REGALADO
22 DELA CRUZ, MA. ANTOINETTE SANTIANO
23 GALANG, EDGARD CARDOZO
24 GARCIA, SUSANO JR. AGUILAR
25 GARILAO, MANUEL TOLENTINO
26 GASPAR, DANILO ARCEO
27 GATCHALIAN, BERNADETTE VILLANUEVA
28 HUIDEM, NOEL BARRAMEDA
29 HUIDEM, RODEL BARRAMEDA
30 HULAR, JOSE ANTHONY
31 KOBAYASHI, MAKOTO ONODERA
32 LABRADOR, ORLAND PADRIQUELA
33 LAMSEN, SERGIO DE GUZMAN
34 LAXAMANA, MANUEL BRAULIO
35 LLAMADO, ENRIQUE BODOY
36 LUCAS, ENRICO BUENAVENTURA
37 MABUTE, RUDITO MORANTE
38 MAGABO, ALEXANDER GARCIA
39 MAGSINO, REYNALDO AMO
40 MALABUYO, EDEN BERNARDO
41 MARCELO, JOSEPHINE NUEVAS
42 MERCADO, REYNALDO JR. PADERES
43 MERIS, MARI JOY VALERIO
44 MOLEÑO, SALVADOR JR. BUENDIA
45 MORADA, DENNIS GAGO
46 NACORDA, BIENVENIDO PARAN
47 NOLASCO, FERDINAND PATRIARCA
48 OBOSA, RODOLFO JR. PALOMARES
49 ORDILLANO, ROSELLA MAGCAMIT
50 ORTIZ, LUISITO PANGILINAN
51 PADILLA, ROLANDO CORPUZ
52 PADILLA, ROLANDO JR II PALIMA
53 PANALIGAN, RIC PAYAWAL
54 PASIA, LEONORA CULIBAO
55 PASOL, JOMER VILLAR
56 PELAYO, DANILO DEJILLO
57 PINTUCAN, MYLENE MANUEL
58 QUEMA, MARINA CONEJAR
59 QUIDILLA, FERDINAND CASTILLO
60 QUIMIO, JOANNE AVANZADO
61 REYES, EFREN GAMIT
62 ROBLES, RICARTE DAYA
63 ROJO, JEAN PAUL AVELLANEDA
64 ROLL, JONATHAN LAMSEN
65 RUBIS, MARILYN GIANAN
66 SALAS, GOMER ALFARO
67 SAN JOSE, EDWIN SY
68 SAN JOSE, ROSARIO YOHANON
69 SANDOVAL, VIVENCIO JR. TAGANAHAN
70 SEROHIJOS, ROMEO MESIAS
71 SILVESTRE, ALMA STA. JUANA
72 SONEJA, SALVADOR VARGAS
73 SUAREZ, ABNER MANALILI
74 SUAREZ, ANARIZA SANTOS
75 TABLIZO, MARIO PIA
76 TAMUNDAY, JERRY TENGCO
77 TENEDERO, DAVID JR. ONG
78 TOBIAS, ABBEY ANDI BERNARDINO
79 TRIA, URSULA MONTEALTO
80 VALLETE, ROSELLE BARLICOS
81 VALMEO, RYAN VINCENT MACAVINTA
82 VELUZ, RICARDO REDUGERIO
83 VILLANUEVA, ABEL CARREON
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Civil Engineer KSA & Qatar Results Nov - Dec 2009

The PRC has released the results of the Civil Engineer Board Exam given in Al-Khobar and Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on November 2009 and Doha, Qatar in December 2009.

Successful Examinees in the November to December 2009 Civil Engineers Board Examination

CIVIL ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION - AL-KHOBAR, K.S.A.
Held on NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2009

1 BACAY, EMMANUEL DOLATRE
2 BALLAD, PEDRO TOLENTINO
3 BANTAY, NELSON GIGANTE
4 CHAN, JETHRO RAPER
5 CRUZ, ELWIN MIRANDA
6 DALIGDIG, BIENVINIDO PELAEZ
7 DE CASTRO, NORMAN SANTOS
8 DELA TORRE, MELCHOR AGUSTIN
9 DIAZ, EDRIAN PEDRAGOSA
10 IDUL, REYNOLD APURADA
11 JUAN, JEREMIAS HERNANDEZ
12 JUMAMIL, JERRY YANA
13 LARA, PONCIANO DARADAL
14 LAZO, MARLON MAYOR
15 LIWANAG, LESTER PRINCE GUILLERMO
16 LOPEZ, CHRISTOPHER RODIL
17 MARTINEZ, GLENN TAPSIRUL
18 MARTINEZ, NOLAN MALINAO
19 MEGIA, ENRICO APOLLO PUNSALANG
20 MONDIDO, ARNOLD DELGADO
21 NAQUIMEN, CIRILO JR SILAGAN
22 OGAD, JONNEY ARGUELLES
23 ONGCOY, HIGINIO ELLO
24 ORO, RODNEY CALINGA
25 PANTAO, NAGUIM GAMAMA
26 PHARI, MOHAIMEN BATAO
27 TENGCO, JOEL RAZON
28 VALDEZ, ESMERALDO VASQUEZ
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements:

1 BERMUDEZ, MARK ANTHONY SITCHON
2 CONTRIDAS, BEBIT DOMABOC
3 JOSE, RYAN GIRON
4 LASCO, CARLOS JR DELA CRUZ
5 MONTEMAYOR, LAURO QUIAMBAO
6 NAMI, SHARIFFUDDIN IDRIS
7 TICAR, FRANKLIN BUCAYAN
8 TORAYNO, EVAN FEV QUIBEDO
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

CIVIL ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION - JEDDAH, K.S.A.
Held on NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2009

1 BAUTIL, SALIC TIMBUL
2 BIE, JEFRY CAYABYAB
3 BULUSAN, CAMILO JR CRISTOBAL
4 DAVID, EUGENE QUIAMBAO
5 KAMENSA, KUDARAT KALASUMA
6 MALAGDAY, JUDY ROSAL
7 MAQUILING, JESUSITO CUANAN
8 MAROLLANO, JOEY SANTIAGO
9 MIRANDA, FERNANDO JR LORENZO
10 POZON, JOEL LAZARO
11 RIVERO, MARCELINO SUAYBAGUIO
12 SORON, JHOBE TALAVERA
13 VITERBO, ARMAND REYES
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

List of successful examinees whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending compliance with some registration requirements

1 ARUBIO, JOJO PASICULAN
2 BENITO, HECLAIR ZABALLA
3 DANGARAN, LAVELLA ONGGO
4 DELA PEÑA, RONALD BALUYOT
5 DIAZ, JESSIE BANIEL
6 ELICAN, JOSELITO AMISOLA
7 MANUEL, GLICERIO VILLALOR
8 MONTALLANA, FERDINAND BALDAGO
9 NOBLEZA, JIMMY MESTIDIO
10 NOOL, RENAN NUCUM
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

CIVIL ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION - DOHA, QATAR
Held on DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2009

1 BADILLOS, DEVINE GRACE RAIT
2 BANSUAN, NASRUDIN BANDALI
3 BASBAS, EMMANUEL CERILLA
4 BERNABE, DONATO JR BERNARDO
5 BERNAL, DANDEL BERNIE RAMOS
6 CABERTO, ALEMAR ESTELA
7 CASAS, ORLANDO MANUEL
8 DANO-OG, GINA MAY BAÑARES
9 FLORES, ANDROE SURCO
10 GANI, AMIRUDIN MONTERO
11 MARCOS, MAMERTO JR BALAGOT
12 MEDEL, SHEILA LIANSING
13 MENDOZA, ANTHONY BASA
14 POSADAS, ROMMEL RIVADENERA
15 RADAN, LORAINE CATAMEO
16 RASCO, RONALDO CAAYAO
17 RECUELO, JULIE ANN SANTIAGO
18 RUSTIA, JUANITO BUTI
19 SALAZAR, GLENN IAN CALUAG
20 SALES, BRYAN PAUL TAN
21 TAMAYO, LARRY SUNGA
---------- NOTHING FOLLOWS ----------

2009 Christmas Logo Making Contest: Poll

Voting is closed. Check out the results of the poll, which comprise 50% of the total points.

Predictions for 2010

I'm no Nostradamus but there were times in the past that I was able to predict minor circumstances and prevented them from getting worse. Now I am sharing to you my predictions for 2010.

Boxing

The mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 will not push through. Their match will happen in the later part of 2010.

Politics

There will be failure of elections. The new automated system (PCOS machine) will be the main cause of the problem.
The present administration will continue to govern but it will recommend a military-backed transitional government to be headed by former president Fidel Ramos, to thwart protests from all opposition groups.
Between May 11 to October 2010, ConAss will push through.
The ConAss will pave the way for the amendment of the Philippine constitution to either establish the parliamentary form of government or re-schedule the elections to a day in November instead of May effective 2010 among others.

Economy

Due to political instability, the peso will hit a record low of 60 to a dollar in 3Q of 2010.

Showbiz

A very popular showbiz figure, a comedian, will pass away due to natural causes.

I am pushing my vision to the limit. And I don't compel you to believe what is written here. Only God knows the future.

How to Create a Globe Tattoo Improvised Dish

In case you wanted to make your Globe Tattoo Broadband even faster, you will have to create a Globe Tattoo Improvised Dish so that the USB dongle will directly pan to the Globe Tattoo cellsite.

All you need to create a Globe Tattoo improvised dish are simple things that are usually seen at home. Check out the following images showing you how to create a Globe Tattoo improvised dish easily.

Once done creating a Globe Tattoo improvised dish, you should locate the Globe cell site nearest you and pan the Globe Tattoo improvised dish there.

Credits: oink2

7 Hot Games for Windows 7

Brandon LeBlanc of the Windows Blog has recommended 7 Hot Games for Windows 7 - the 7 of the hottest new games that let you raid, frag and dominate on Windows 7 this holiday season.

Games for Windows - LIVE:

DIRT 2: Car racing has been around, but when you add a mud-flinging off-road adventure to the mix and a host of ultra-cool rigs to choose from, you’ve got loads of fun for the racing addict in your house.
Batman Arkham Asylum: Batman faces down many of his toughest enemies, such as the Joker, Harley Quinn, Bane, Poison Ivy, and Killer Croc, who’ve taken over Arkham Asylum.
Street Fighter IV: All classic Street Fighter characters, moves and graphics that had gamers spending huge amounts of quarters are brought back combined with spectacular 3-D environments and new moves that would’ve broken your wrist on the coin-ops.
Resident Evil 5: Takes you through lots of new challenges with fighting off brain-dead evil zombies. A new challenge for Resident Evil fans!

Games for Windows:

Fall into the Dark Void and you are in for the fight of your life against a seemingly insurmountable robot alien race.
In Left 4 Dead 2, your faced with one of the best, most nerve-wracking “I’m surrounded-and-need-to-fight-my-way-out” challenge that I’ve seen in a long time.
Borderlands: War-torn landscapes, nasty alien creatures, an arsenal of great weaponry and a puzzling story. Just what every single person shooter loves in a gaming experience!

LeBlanc also recommended 3 PCs for the Windows 7 power gamer: ASUS G51J, Alienware M17x and Alienware Area 51.

Richest People in the World 2010

Forbes.com releases its annual billionaires list, a rundown of the richest people in the world. The richest people in the world 2010, the list of the world's billionaires for 2010 has been made available.

The richest people in the world for 2010 are:

#1 Carlos Slim Helu: $53.5 billion - Telecom, Mexico.

Telecom tycoon who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person for first time after coming in third place last year. Net worth up $18.5 billion in a year. Recently received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.

#2 Bill Gates: $53 billion - Microsoft, U.S.

Software visionary is now the world's second-richest man. Net worth still up $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months, value of investment vehicle Cascade swelled. More than 60% of fortune held outside Microsoft; investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, Auto Nation. Stepped down from day-to-day duties at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on philanthropy.

#3 Warren Buffett: $47 billion - Investments, U.S.

America's favorite investor up $10 billion in past 12 months on surging Berkshire Hathaway shares; says U.S. has survived economic "Pearl Harbor," but warns recovery will be slow. Shrewdly invested $5 billion in Goldman Sachs and $3 billion in General Electric amid 2008 market collapse. Recently acquired railroad giant Burlington Northern Santa Fe for $26 billion.

#4 Mukesh Ambani: $29 billion - Petrochemicals, oil and gas. India.
#5 Lakshmi Mittal: $28.7 billion - Steel, India.
#6 Lawrence Ellison: $28 billion - Oracle, U.S.
#7 Bernard Arnault: $27.5 billion - Luxury goods, France.
#8 Eike Batista: $27 billion - Mining, oil. Brazil.
#9 Amancio Ortega: $25 billion - Fashion retail, Spain.
#10 Karl Albrecht: $23.5 billion - Supermarkets, Germany.

Read more of the World's Billionaires in 2010 at Forbes.com

Mayon Lava: Demon's Hand (Photo)

My basic photo enhancement skill produced probably the scariest image for 2009 - the Demon's Hand. Originally posted at www.inquirer.net, the photo shows lava flowing from an angry Mayon Volcano.

This is the original photo at Inq.net with the caption: "RED HOT. Lava flows from the crater of Mayon volcano in Legazpi, Albay late Monday, prompting the evacuation of 9,000 families. Shooting plumes of ash into the air, the volcano had five ash explosions..."

It looks simply as lava.

But when cropped and applied with more contrast, the red hot lava appears like a Demon's Hand. The skeleton effect is eerie.

How To Boost Globe Tattoo 3G Signal

This guide on how to boost your Globe Tattoo will make your Globe Tattoo Broadband internet speed faster. Learn how to look for a stronger Globe Tattoo 3G connection for a better surfing experience.

How to boost your Globe Tattoo broadband 3G signal

Insert your Globe Tattoo Broadband stick to a USB port.
On the user interface, go to Tools > Options > Network > Network Type and then choose WCDMA Only.

Why do you have to do that?

Default network setting is WCDMA Preferred. When in WCDMA Preferred, the USB dongle can shift between GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA signals. If your Globe Tattoo Broadband consistently receives 3G signals, adjust the default network setting to get better speeds and stability.
Adjust the Default Network Setting from “WCDMA Preferred” to “WCDMA Only.” When the Default Network Setting is in “WCDMA Only,” the dongle will only shift between 3G and HSDPA signals thus giving you better broadband speeds and signal stability.

Important:

Once you shift between settings, the dongle will automatically detect the available signals based on the setting you opted for.
On WCDMA Only, USB dongle defaults to 3G/HSDPA signals only.
On WCDMA preferred, USB dongle will search for either GPRS, EDGE, 3G or HSDPA, whichever proves to be the strongest signal available in the area.

Access Point Name (APN)

Wrong APN Settings will not allow you to connect to the internet using your Globe Tattoo Broadband.
Default APN for postpaid: internet.globe.com.ph
Default APN for Prepaid: http.globe.com.ph

Source: Globe Tattoo YOUniverse

Ukulele Boy is newest YouTube sensation

Ukulele Boy performing I'm Yours by Jason Mraz is a hit on the web. Who is Ukulele Boy? Nobody knows his name but the YouTube profile of uke3453, uploader of Ukulele Boy video, reveals interesting info.

uke3453, believed to be his father, posted that Ukulele Boy is 5 years old and speaks Japanese. Ukulele Boy and uke3453 started playing ukulele in 2008. They first learned the uke by watching a TV program at Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai (NHK) or Japan Broadcasting Corporation, which lasted three months.

Ukulele Boy I'm Yours YouTube video was posted last December 06, 2009 only but has already garnered more than 4.6 million views from YouTube users worldwide as of this writing. Ukulele Boy is a hit on the web.

Goo.gl is Google's URL Shortener

Google has launched a new URL shortening service for Google Toolbar and Feedburner. Google URL Shortener takes long URLs and shortens them to make a link that is easier to share, tweet, or email.

Google URL Shortener at goo.gl is currently not available for everyone's use but I think it's not going to take long.

Voter Registration Extended until January 9, 2010

The Supreme Court has extended voter registration for the 2010 Philippine elections and ordered Comelec to reopen the registration of voters until January 9, 2010.

Citing sec. 8 of RA 8189, the Court held that Congress itself has determined that the period of 120 days before a regular election and 90 days before a special election is enough time for the COMELEC to make all the necessary preparations with respect to the coming elections.

Read the full text of the Supreme Court Decision

So everyone who were not able to register on the deadline last October 31, you now have the chance to register until January 9, 2010 for you to be able to vote in the 2010 national and local elections.

Update 12/16/09:

In an interview with Manila Bulletin (www.mb.com.ph), Comelec Law Department Director Ferdinand T. Rafanan bares the tentative dates for registration as follows: December 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29. "The posting of the list of applications for registration is tentatively set on January 4 while the filing of opposition to any application for registration is on January 6," Rafanan said.

Bend the Trend climate change tool

During the United Nations 15th Climate Change Conference (COP15) last December 13, the European Environmental Agency (EEA) unveiled new Microsoft-powered applications; one of them is Bend the Trend.

Bend the Trend (I really like the rhyme and its cause) is an online global program that helps people make pledges to reduce their carbon emissions.

Information coming from the actual website says Bend the Trend is "a social climate movement whose aim is to inform and inspire people to engage each other to combat climate change." Anyone can become a Trendbender "by committing to a lifestyle change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

How to access or use Bend the Trend and become a Trendbender

You will need to install Microsoft Silverlight.
Go to http://www.bendthetrend.net/ to personally experience Bend the Trend.

2010: Year of Phones that are Handheld Computers

As 2010 draws nearer, techies can expect a key year for communication technology with Apple set to launch a new iPhone, Microsoft to launch its Microsoft Mobile 7, and there's the Google Android 2 on the way.

Launched in China in October 2009, the Apple iPhone 3GS is now conquering the world's most populous mobile phone market and is set for a great start to 2010. But Apple even now is already working on the phone's next generation.

Matthew Bath, the technology editor of WHICH Magazine, says "You can't escape the fact that the Apple iPhone has absolutely revolutionized this industry in two years and whatever Apple calls its next version, which should launch in about July 2010, it's going to be probably still the most anticipated launch of the year."

The iPhone is not without market rivals. Most notably, Google Android is now offering a competitive operating system, with key applications and gadgets. This will be expanded in 2010, with the launch of Android 2.0, also known as Eclair.

As well as being Bluetooth-capable, the new version will include the option to have multiple accounts on one device, a search function for saved text messages and multi-touch support for the virtual keyboard.

Microsoft Mobile, which will launch its Mobile 7 platform next year is another growing contender.

Downloadable software means you'll be able to totally customize your phone. And with all these different software gaining popularity, it becomes simpler to check social networking sites from a mobile phone.

Facebook, Myspace and Twitter have all created applications for the various mobile platforms, which have proved to be a huge success.

"Mobile social networking is going to be a big story for 2010. These are mobile phones that are always connected to the Internet and they can pull together your Facebook, Myspace and Twitter feeds all into one interface so that you can constantly keep in touch with friends and family wherever you go," says Bath.

Being able to check social networking sites on the go, as well as being constantly connected to the Internet, makes a mobile phone feel more like a mini computer these days. Phones like the Nokia N900, for example, enable users to have multiple applications running at the same time.

Luke Peters, deputy editor of T3 Magazine says that lots of phone companies will be aiming for increased processing speed in 2010.

Peters says: "I think another main area where mobile phones are going to grow in 2010 is the actual computing speed. Nokia recently said that they, with their new N900 phone, they don't want it to be regarded as a mobile phone, they see it as a portable computer, that is a small, handheld computer, so with more processing speed, more RAM."

This means, Peter explains, that these tiny handheld devices can act like normal desktop computers. "You can multitask applications, so you can write an email and then quickly switch to Spotify, and then quickly switch to an online image editing application. The more power that a mobile phone has, the more features and applications you will be able to take advantage of in 2010."

A very popular application is Google Maps, which users can easily access on their mobile phones to find out their exact location. But it goes further than that, with the latest applications offering extra information which is directly linked to where you are.

Luke Peters refers to this concept as augmented reality.

"Augmented reality is an idea that came around really in the start of 2009 and allows, now that you can track wherever your phone is, whether it's an iPhone 3G or a Google Android phone, it means that companies can layer information over realtime video to show you exactly what's happening in your surroundings," Peters says.

"So potentially you could be walking down the street and point your iPhone at a coffee shop and it would say well Starbucks is offering you a free coffee if you come in right now. Or if you're traveling around a city and you want to know what a building is all about you can point your phone at the building and it will overlay real-time information just to give you some idea about your surroundings and where you are," he explains.

There are also applications that help you locate your friends by sending you their location on a map.

Matthew Bath confirms that the emphasis is really on software next year. "Again 2010 is a story of software," Bath says. "You're going to see a big rise in downloadable stores that enable you to download software to totally customize your mobile phone, whether that's finding out where you've parked your car to scanning barcodes in your local supermarket."

But do people really make use of all these innovative applications?

Nicholas Davis says he mainly uses his Blackberry Bold's satellite navigation function. Tony Taylor says his phone has a drum-kit application, which he really likes since he's a musician.

But Taylor's friend Dan Frasier-Betts says he has got the ultimate function on his phone. "My phone is a mirror," he says and holds it up proudly. - AP

Via: www.bloggen.be

Smart Bro Plan 999 2mbps upgrade

I was able to talk to a Smart Bro tech contracted by Smart Bro to install a Canopy antenna for Smart Bro Plan 999. He said, Smart Bro (Canopy) will be upgraded to 2mpbs and even 3mbps this 2010.

Smart Bro Plan 999 (fixed wireless connection using the Canopy antenna) is currently delivered at a speed of up to 1mbps while Smart Bro Wireless (Plug-it modem) is already at 2mbps.

According to our source who requested anonimity, Smart Bro Plan 999 will be upgraded to 2mbps for the fact that Smart Bro Plan 999 is emerging as the fastest and the best unlimited internet broadband service in the country, paving way for a growth in subscriber base which made company revenues rise significantly.

I will be emailing Smart to verify this and will post their reply as soon as I receive it.

Update 3/30/2010: It's official! Smart Bro Plan 999 has been upgraded to 2 mbps. Click here to read more.

Dentist Board Exam (Practical) Results December 2009

The December 2009 Dentist Licensure Examination practical exam results or the Dentistry Board practical test complete results have been released.

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Roll of Successful Examinees in the
DENTIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL)
Held in December 10, 2009 & FF. Days
Released on December 16, 2009

1 ABDULLA, AMINA KRISTINA ANGELES
2 ABDULRAHMAN, SHAHONEY MATUA
3 ABRAHAM, KATRINA PERANG
4 ADORDIONICIO, SHELLEY POLO
5 AGAHAN, MARK ARTHUR DIN
6 ALEMANIA, AILYNE TUPINO
7 ALINDADA, MICHAEL ANGELO PATRICIO
8 ANTIOQUIA, MAR DAVID DEL ROSARIO
9 ANTONIO, GEOFREY MARCO MIRANDA
10 ARAULLO, ENRICO FERMIN MARTINEZ
11 ARRIESGADO, JOANNA YAP
12 BACARO, RYAN JAY LOPEZ
13 BACUS, RIZA MAY SEGUNDINO
14 BALIGA, WENDELMARR BUNCAD
15 BANZON, RANDY EMEMITA
16 BARTOLOME, NEZALYN MAC ABRERA
17 BASA, MA VERONICA ANDREA NAVARRO
18 BAUTISTA, CARMENCITA BAELLO
19 BAUTISTA, CLARIZZA CALUGAY
20 BAUTISTA, MAYVELLE OLALO
21 BAÑEZ, HAZELA MONICA GABA
22 BELTRAN, CHRISTIAN MENDOZA
23 BENITEZ, JOHN KARLO SUMERA
24 BERNAS, AARON PAUL DUEÑAS
25 BERNIZ, ELCILE SUMAGPAO
26 BINARAO, JENNIFER
27 BINASBAS, ROCKY JAY ABACIAL
28 BONIFACIO, AFRIL SAN PEDRO
29 BRIONES, NOEL JR AGUIRRE
30 CAINGLET, LUVLY GRACE DAZA
31 CALAGO, GLENDA ROSE TANONGTANONG
32 CALONIA, JON AYMEFE TALVERO
33 CANLAS, FRANCIS SILVESTRE
34 CARABIO, MADELINE VELA
35 CARAG, AUREL DOLORMENTE
36 CARDIÑO, JOANNE SORIA
37 CARIÑO, MENA PASAMBA
38 CASTAÑEDA, MA KATRIN ARAGUS
39 CAYCO, KRISTEL ANNE BELDOA
40 CHICO, MA INGRID SARAH TABIRAO
41 CHO, HYUN-GYOO
42 CHUA, KATHLEEN UY
43 CO, CHANDICE JENNELYN UY
44 COLINA, BENJAMEN BRYAN III ALDE
45 COMANDANTE, KENNETH JANDA
46 CONCEPCION, JAYME ANGELENE BARAOIDAN
47 CORDON, MARIA MICHELLE ACLAO
48 CORDOVEZ, JUDETH SARMIENTO
49 CORPUZ, JAYSON GAPUZ
50 CULLANO, RYAN ARDIE MAYOR
51 CUNANAN, ALLAN SALAYSAY
52 CUNANAN, RICHELLE ALMARIO
53 DAGUINOD, MA LOURDES JUSTIN AABRUGAR
54 DARYANANI, MONICA RAJKUMAR
55 DATING, CHRISTIAN REMOROZA
56 DE JESUS, LORELEI ANN VALDEPEÑAS
57 DE LARA, REY RUSSEL FRANQUIA
58 DELA CRUZ, JIMSONE MARAMBA
59 DELA PEÑA, DARWIN DESCARTIN
60 DELA PEÑA, NATY BACSAL
61 DELA ROSA, JULIET PICACHE
62 DIANO, LIZ MURIEL APAWAN
63 DIAZ, MA LOU IRENE BALMACEDA
64 DICO, DEXTER REGIS
65 DIGAUM, MARTA ZOBEL REDULLA
66 DIMAANO, JENNIFER CULTURA
67 DIMAANO, KATRINA MA MARTA DE CASTRO
68 DISU, CATHERINE FULLECE
69 DIZON, MARYL KAPANGAN
70 DUAN, JEFFREY PAUL CALPE
71 DUMA, RIZA VILLAMIN
72 ECHAVEZ, MELANIE QUENIAHAN
73 ENJAMBRE, RAQUEL FEGARIDO
74 ENRIQUEZ, AYN PEÑALOSA
75 ESCALERA, AVA CHARISSE AYONG
76 ESCAÑO, MICHAEL MANAGUIT
77 ESCLANDA, MARY GRACE LOR
78 ESCOLLAR, ANDRIE ANNE BAYONA
79 ESGUERRA, KRISTINE MAY CALMA
80 ESMAEILI, ARIANE BALVERDE
81 ESPENIDA, DALE MARC FLORES
82 ESPINA, LUIS MIGUEL PONGOS
83 ESTABILLO, REULEY KEY SANTOS
84 ESTEVES, MARIA OSTRIA SIBUAN
85 EUSTAQUIO, TIMOTHY PAUL ESPINO
86 FERNANDEZ, JOCELYN PASCUAL
87 FERRER, KRISTINE MAE TAGUIC
88 FORMENTERA, JESSAMIN ROSAUPAN
89 FRANCISCO, MARICHI MARIANO
90 GALAO, MICHAELA RUSSYL BERNALES
91 GALICIA, MARJORIE VILLALUNA
92 GALVAN, WILLIAM FERNANDEZ
93 GARCIA, KLAIRE KATHERINE AMADO
94 GARCIA, RICHARD EDMON DIZON
95 GELIG, MARY CHRIST SABAY
96 GELLADUGA, VENUS TABAOSARES
97 GEMINO, MARICHELLE DELA CRUZ
98 GILLESANIA, LORELYN VIGUILLA
99 GOTARDO, JO ANN LYN AVESTRUZ
100 GRATA, RINA MADROGABA
101 GRUTAS, MARIA GELIZ ALABALAN
102 GUETA, LALAINE SHEILA MADRONA
103 GUEVARRA, MARVIN CABRERA
104 HALILI, JC KYLE ESPIRITU
105 HAYAG, HONEY CAYLL PIZARRAS
106 HILOTINA, CHERRYL ROSE ESTRELLA
107 IBISATE, ORLANDO JRAMOYLEN
108 JAHNS, AVELYN GIMENEZ
109 LAGMAN, ANDREA BALATBAT
110 LANTO, RHEA MARIEVIC DELA CRUZ
111 LASQUITE, ANTHEA LACANILAO
112 LEPROZO, TRISTAN RYAN DE GUZMAN
113 LIM, DIANNE MARGARET SURIO
114 LIM, JOANNE MYRTEL THOBINPE
115 LOJERO, BRIAN BOISER
116 LOPEZ, CINDY POBLETE
117 LOVITE, SHERLIN VALENCIA
118 LUNA, FRENCHI EVELSILO
119 LUPANTE, CHERRY ANN SACLA
120 MACALIPAS, ROSEL DE VERA
121 MACARANAS, ANDREW LUIS CRUZ
122 MAGPALE, MARY ROSE TALLARA
123 MALAPAD, MADISON CONCEPCION
124 MALOLOS, SHIELA MARIE MARCAYDA
125 MANABAT, GLADYS JOY VELASCO
126 MANALOTO, ADRIAN CARLOS FRANCISCO
127 MANIAGO, JOYCE ANNE LIBOON
128 MANIANGLUNG, ROBINA QUIAMBAO
129 MANTES, ROSELYN ONTOG
130 MANUEL, BRIGID DIAGAN
131 MANZO, MELODY ANN DELOS REYES
132 MAQUIDATO, MARY LORAINE CASTRO
133 MARABE, LAYRA ILAN
134 MARIÑAS, HECTOR PADLAN
135 MASARITA, MARY JOY CAMAROTE
136 MATEO, SHEREE JANE KWAN
137 MATUGAS, REYAN CORTES
138 MAURE, ANNALYN EBOÑA
139 MENDOZA, CATHERINE FRANCO
140 MENDOZA, DOMINIC RABANERA
141 MENDOZA, WILLIE ANNE JACOBE
142 MERCADO, FEDERICO RIVERO
143 MERETE, CHERRYLYN DELA CRUZ
144 MICLAT, JEANETTE SAGCAL
145 MIGANO, HELEN GRACE SIBAL
146 MILLO, GRAZIELLE AQUINO
147 NAMBONG, CUSTODIO CAEZAR BARBADILLO
148 NATIVIDAD, DIANNA RAMIREZ
149 NAVOA, NORRIS PAÑO
150 NEGRETE, BION KAL-ELA SANTOS
151 NEPOMUCENO, ROWELL BUENAVENTURA
152 NERIDA, ELEANOR NATIVIDAD
153 NICOL, NOELLA GERA
154 NIEVA, RAY EMMANUEL NUEZ
155 NUYLES, MANILYN LOTERTE
156 OANDASAN, ERWIN GABIANA
157 OCLARES, MARIA MICHELLE TEBELIN
158 OLORES, JACQUELYNE BARTOLOME
159 ONG, RONALD ALBINA
160 ORENZA, LEILANI ALCANTARA
161 ORIARTE, LAILANIE COLLANTES
162 PAGARAN, EMELIE MARIE LAURENTE
163 PALENCIA, LANIEL ANN DOMINGO
164 PANAGSAGAN, DARWIN NOMA
165 PANCIPANE, SHEENA PALIMA
166 PANTINOPLE, ANGELA MICHELLE DELIGERO
167 PARDO, AIMEE IBEAS
168 PARROCHA, JEAN ERIKA DE JESUS
169 PAUCO, NIKKIE DRALIN
170 PAZ, PAULINE VERNA SERRANO
171 PEÑARANDA, RUBY ANN DOLLINS
172 PIA, JESSELI TOBERCILLA
173 PIQUE, MIVERLY BUSI
174 PLURAD, JOCKEY NIKKI BILLEDO
175 POLICARPIO, ADA FELDA DOMINGO
176 PONFERRADA, ATHENA MARIE CIPRIANO
177 PONTEJOS, FERDINAND SAMPANG
178 PRADO, JOHN PAUL HERNANDEZ
179 PROJIMO, PHEVIE ANN LUCERO
180 PROTACIO, NASTASSJA ANNE LAYACAN
181 PUNO, CECILIA BOSTON
182 QUINTO, BETTINA SANDRA QUINTERO
183 QUISMUNDO, MARC JOSEPH DIAMONON
184 RABE, MA TRINIDAD ROSACEÑA
185 RAMIREZ, ARMINA MENDOZA
186 RAMOS, JACQUELINE MANGUNDAYAO
187 RAÑADA, MARIE JOY SUMERA
188 REVIBES, RUSSELL LILAGAN
189 REY, DIANA JANE LAZO
190 REYES, DIVINE EASTER TINASAS
191 REYES, DOVER NETZER YANGCO
192 REYES, JOANNE BANASIHAN
193 REYES, JOHN PAUL DE CASTRO
194 REYNA, SHARY MALOLES
195 RODRIGUEZ, MARCO CASINTAHAN
196 RUBIO, ROCHELLE CASTILLO
197 RUIZ, FRANCINNE JANE PASTOLERO
198 SABADO, RAQUEL FERNANDEZ
199 SABUGA, SETH LEONARD SOMBILON
200 SANTIAGO, MARK JOSEPH CANCINO
201 SANTIAGO, PETER JOHN MACARANIAG
202 SANTOS, ARBIE AGUSTIN CASTRO
203 SANTOS, LORD NELSON ESQUILONA
204 SARIO, ZENAIDA MABOLO
205 SARRAFNEJHAD, MEHDI MELENDRES
206 SATINITIGAN, REINEHART ALDEPULLA
207 SERNAT, KRISHNA NERISSA PARINAS
208 SIBYA, ADELAIDE INOCENCIO
209 SIERRA, LEONARDO ESTOQUE
210 SILVERIO, MARIA OLGA MENDOZA
211 SISON, NORIELIZA TENGCO
212 SO, PAUL RICHARD TONG
213 SOLINAP, KATRINA GAMBOA
214 SONGCO, IAN KRISTOFFER CABALLERO
215 SOTTO, DOREEN MAGALE
216 SUAREZ, CHELSEY SAMSON
217 SUATE, CINDA LEANN FONTIVEROS
218 SUNGLAO, ANTHONY CARLO TORRES
219 SUOBIRON, MACEL CASTAÑEDA
220 TAAL, JEAN TAPUGAY
221 TAGLE, TONI LOU POLLOSO
222 TAGUBA, CHRISTAL KAREL CASCASIO
223 TALDE, CATHERINE JOY CRISTOBAL
224 TALEON, JIEMA ESPULGAR
225 TAMIO, MERRIE LOURD MOJICA
226 TAN, DARRYL TOM GUTLAY
227 TAN, KAREN VILLANUEVA
228 TAN, MARTIN CLINT GUAZON
229 TANDANG, MA PATRICIA REYES
230 TAPITAN, MARK LEXTER TORENO
231 TESORO, CECILLE FAITH SOLIBAR
232 TINDOY, JUNREY ALGUNO
233 TINIO, SHERRY ANN MOLINA
234 TORILLO, MICHELLE PASCO
235 TRIA, JENNIFERDELA CRUZ
236 TUAZON, CHRISTIAN ANGELO MANGALONZO
237 TY, MARIA RHODA NICART
238 VALDEZ, OROPEZA PRETZEL DIAZ
239 VALLECER, IVY GRACE GAMUTAN
240 VILLA ABRILLE-LIM, JANIN YU
241 VILLAFLOR, FEMA QUILING
242 VILLANO, KATHERINE CAMILLE PARDO
243 VILLAROMAN, BENNETTE SHERWIN LLERENA
244 VISAYA, IRENE GABATIN
245 VITO, MARCELO ENRIQUE REYES
246 VOLANTE, KRISTINE BAYNA
247 WANGDALE, NOEMIL OMBOY
248 YAP, FREDERICK TAN
249 YAP, VERNA LISSA VILLENA
250 YOUNG, ELSA SAPUNGAN
251 YU, LUZVIMINDA UY
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