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My Unboxing Series

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  I would like to share my unboxing series on this blog post. Since the pandemic, I haven't really went to a mall to shop what I want instead I rely on online shopping. It's sad to learn that some establishments decided to close because there's no foot traffic and the sales were down. I have a Prime membership on Amazon which offers "free shipping" so basically I order my stuff through Amazon - everything I need from Shower caddy to Fitbit band replacement to underwear or even essentials! I only go out on weekends to grocery and refill our pantry, I miss going out to the mall and browse different products. Sometimes, it's really hard to decide if you like the dress you saw online because you will only think the size "fits" you but it really depends on the quality of fabric and design.  Enjoy watching this short clip that I compiled and uploaded on Youtube. I have been taking some videos of my unboxing so that I would remember how often I order online

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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 I just wanted to greet everyone a very Merry Christmas and Stay Safe!

Ulan - Bugoy Drilon

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Official Soundtrack of The Boy Foretold By The Stars Ulan Performed by: Bugoy Drilon Words and Music by: Jhaye Cura Produced and Arranged by TBear Music Guitars by Tommy Katigbak Back Up Vocals by Dan Billano Vocals recorded by Marvin Querido @ OnQ Studios Mixed and Mastered by TBear Music ` Lyrics: Ano ba'ng mekanismong ginagamit mo At kontrolado mo ang puso't damdamin ko Kahit na ngumiti ka lang ng ganito Napapawi ang pagod ko Ang tinig mo, parang ulan Napakasarap na pakinggan Kinakalma ang kalulwa't pakiramdam Sa'yo lang ito naramdaman Umaapaw ang kagalakan (sa twing umuulan) Pumapasok ka sa isipan (sa twing umuulan) Ang init ng pag-ibig mo ang tanging kailangan Di na malulungkot, sa t'wing umuulan Araw-araw ako'y nananabik Sa mga yakap at mga halik Hindi na muling luluha ng patago Dahil ang puso ko'y ligtas sa piling mo Ang tinig mo, parang ulan Napakasarap na pakinggan Kinakalma ang kalulwa't pakiramdam Sa'yo lang ito naramdaman Umaapaw ang k

Yahoo Groups to Shut down on December 15, 2020

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I received this notice from my GMAIL inbox that Yahoogroups will be permanently shut down on December 15. It was on early 2000 since I moderated several YahooGroups. It was a good journey to meet people during those times and was able to create a community who you share the same interest.  I tried to recover some of my emails and files that I uploaded but unfortunately they said data were removed in 2019. I think I missed the email. I wanted to thank everyone who became part of f4_phils and Jerry Yan Philippines Yahoogroups though you know where to reach me :) I'm active on Social Media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram but I never created another group since the resources were available online and other International groups are generous enough to share the updates unlike before that I need to login to different forums and asked permission to the admin to allow us to repost the news/events/photos/videos! Two of the most actively used group platform were gone - YahooGroups and Multi

I voted 2020!

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It was my first time to vote as US citizen and I'm excited. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, we decided to register and requested a mail-in ballot. We logged in to our county and fill up the application. Weeks later, the ballot was mailed and we voted at home. We followed the instruction and you should read carefully so that your ballot will be counted and valid. Make sure you only shade once otherwise it will be rejected. The most important thing is when you finished, make sure you signed the sealed envelope. It was an easy task since we're home and we sit down and read everything before voting. I waited for the early voting schedule since they told that there'll be mail-in ballots machine to drop off your ballots instead of going to the Post Office (well, USPS is just across the building LOL). Then, the ballot will be counted right after the election on the same day. I'm glad its already over and we're just waiting for the official results. I stayed late hours for the pa

Happy Halloween!

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 I just want to greet a Happy Halloween! And be safe everyone! Wear your mask and sanitize when you go outside! I compiled this video from my past Halloween events and parties. I hope you enjoy watching!

The First Steps of Getting Your Home-Based Business Off the Ground

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 Running a home-based business comes with many advantages. For one, it gives you the freedom to work on your terms. As your own boss, you set your office hours, decide what products/services to offer, and determine the general direction of the business, among many other factors. Working from home means that you can save money on overhead costs, spend more time working since you don’t have a daily commute, and if you plan accordingly, you can enjoy a better work-life balance. Image via Burst While the benefits are many, in order for your home-based business to succeed, you need to go into it prepared and learn what strategies work along the way. Glamour Moments offers the following practical tips and information to help you start off on the right foot. Consider the COVID-19 Pandemic If you want to start a business right now, you shouldn’t let the pandemic stop you. Nonetheless, the current economic climate does require you to make special considerations. For instance, if you’ve

Open House Chicago - Baháʼí House of Worship

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It's Open House Chicago once again. Unfortunately, I won't be able to participate to check out the amazing building & structures in the city. Instead, I'm sharing the video that I took last year. I hope to explore more locations and learn about their history. I'm also uploading couple of new videos on my Youtube channel. Plesase don't forget to subscribe when you visit my channel. I appreciate if you leave a comment and like any of my videos. I will follow you back if you comment your channel here on my blog!

Tips for Launching an Entrepreneurial Venture When You Don’t Know Where to Start

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Being an entrepreneur has a lot of enticing perks, such as the ability to work on your terms and succeed based on your own ideas. However, it’s intimidating to quit your job and start pursuing an entrepreneurial venture. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do now in your free time before diving into entrepeneurialship head-first. Below, find out what you can do to build confidence in your idea and take action towards making it a reality. Image via Unsplash Think About Financing A lack of capital is one of the main reasons entrepreneurs fail. Starting a business is expensive , even if you plan on being a sole proprietor who works from home. In the early stages, it helps to consider how much it will cost to get started and where you can secure funding if you haven’t got enough money to fuel your idea independently. Running a crowdfunding campaign is a great way to get funding from people who want to see you succeed. To help get more attention for your campaign, be sure to reach out to Gl

[Press Release] LG Paves the Way for the Future of Education with Transformative Learning

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 Across the world, the pandemic created a seismic shift in how we as a people interact and do business with one another. Dining out, watching movies, even the simple act of shaking someone’s hand has fundamentally changed. Every imaginable industry was given only a few months to adapt. One of the industries affected the most is the education sector, ever since we’ve grown accustomed to face-to-face learning in classrooms. With no immediate end in sight for the pandemic, like everyone else, the necessity to adapt is present. The recently conclude d EduTECH Philippines 2020 conference displayed how adapting to the new normal is possible. The conference was supposed to be held physically but had to abruptly transition to a digital platform. It served as a welcome opportunity to exhibit how the future of teaching and education can be shaped through technology. LG, one of the global leaders in technology innovation, joined #EduTECHPhil together with over 40 other presentations, all giving

[Press Release] Love Plus Charity Foundation Gives Back by Helping Filipinos In Need During the Pandemic

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 Our lives have been disrupted and impacted by the pandemic in unprecedented ways. The corona virus has affected our day to day lives and is slowing down the economy for almost six months – and people still cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. During these hard times, an organization who works under the radar are helping Filipinos to cope up on the effects of the pandemic. Love Plus Charity Foundation , an organization founded by Chinese national, Hu Sun, started to provide aid in their own little ways by means of food delivery for front liners on different checkpoints, across several cities back in March when the government imposed city lockdowns in the country. The organization wanted to reach remote areas that were not focused on by mainstream media – which draw attention from several individuals and organizations, that lead to the growth of donation to the foundation.  “We are not brothers by blood, but we think of Filipinos as a part of our family because they welcomed u

Exchange your Coins to Cash at Coinstar!

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I'm looking for quarters for laundry so I thought it'll be a good idea to start searching from my coinbank and coin purses. There's a coin shortage in United States since the pandemic because people don't go out and shop or pay thru cash so some business establishments are offering to exchange your coins.  I only go out once on a weekend to go grocery shopping for my weekly essentials. I knew there's a Coinstar machine at Jewel-Osco so I decided to go there and brought my coins.  1. You have to select which method you would like to get paid: Cash, E-giftcard, donate it to charity or buy Bitcoins from the machine! 2. After confirming, pour the coins to the machine. Rejected coins are coming out at the bottom so you can pick up again and throw it again.  3. Once all coins went inside the machine, select "you're done" with the transaction and receipt will be issued from the machine. 4. Go to the nearest cashier to exchange it for cash. Then you're all

[Press Release] Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach interviews “candidates” seeking to join online ESL platform 51Talk

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Manila, Philippines – 51Talk , together with their new Philippine brand ambassador, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, held its first-ever live stream interview via Facebook after hundreds of aspiring online English teachers signed-up to get a chance to be part of the show. The live stream is part of 51Talk’s campaign to invite qualified Filipinos who are interested to take advantage of the 30,000 home-based online teaching opportunities offered by 51Talk where people can teach, learn and most importantly – earn.  Listed in the New York Stock Exchange, 51Talk is the leading online English education platform that connects thousands of Filipino teachers to foreign English language learners via an interactive virtual classroom. More than 70,000 viewers tuned in and joined the fun and inspiring live stream which allowed them to learn more about the teach at home opportunity and acquainted them with the application process that can be completed in as fast as three days. Pia interviewed nine

Marvel Universe Live

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Super heroes and fans Assemble! This live action-packed innovative battle has been so successful! I saw the commercial on TV and I immediately purchased our tickets. It was held at All State Arena in Rosemont, IL so it's an easy commute on a summer day of September 2015. Featuring your favorite Marvel superheroes from Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and their best villains battle on stage! I love the entire show and Loki's charisma never fails the audience! The set has the best cutting-edge technology special effects, aerial stunts and video projection. This event is for all ages. I enjoyed the entire show especially watching the amazing stunts and storyline. I even lined up for souvenirs just to buy the special tumbler that glows! I hope there will be another show (another storyline) so that I can watch it again. Souvenirs on sale My glowing tumbler! I captured some clips during the show and I hope you enjoy watching.

Mold-A-Rama: An instant toy vending machine

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I visited the Field Museum in Chicago and I encountered this mold-a-rama machine . To my curiosity, I inserted my money (forgot if it's $3 or $5), selected the toy I wanted and then the machine started working. This molding process took only a minute, the two aluminum plates holds the melted plastic and then cooled and hardened. The best part of this is you'll able to take this home right away after it's created. I love to collect plastic dinosaur toys! Mold-a-Rama company was established in 1960s in Chicago and it's one of the best souvenir I've ever had during my visit to the museum. The machines have different toy features during your museum or zoo visit. So you better check out if they have special designs. Also, another tip is to look around the surroundings. There maybe a lot of interesting toy machine souvenirs (aside from coins, pins, magnets). Here's the official website and the list of toys: https://mold-a-rama.com/?page_id=99

Happy 4th of July: Quarantine Edition

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Parades, concerts and fireworks in our neighborhood are all canceled due to Covid-19. So,  I compile some photos and videos from last year's celebration. Happy 4th of July! Enjoy!

Facebook Messenger Rooms is now available!

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We tested the new Facebook Messenger Rooms yesterday. I saw that it rolled out on my Facebook account so I invited some of my family and friends to try it. Rooms have no time limits and can host up to 50 people (I can now imagine the chaos of people talking at the same time!). You can also join even if you don't have a Facebook account. Just click the invite link and you're able to join. There were some issues for some users who don't update their Facebook Messenger app and browser compatibility. 1. "Create a Room" is located on Facebook account above my Stories 2. Create A room: Select room activity, Who is invited and time (you can set your own schedule) 3. Select your Room Activity: can be anything you want to describe your room like coffee break, hanging out, karaoke, get together and you can also custom your own activity. 4. Invite Specific friends - you can select you can enter your room or Skip if you want to send a link

My Quarantine Life Video

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On our 50th day of self-quarantine and stay at home order in United States. I'm currently working from home and went outside 3x since March 15 when stay at home order was implemented. I've created a short video clip on my daily life and stuff that I did during those days. Nothing much to detail, more on eating! Just to remind everyone to continue practice social distancing, wash your hands, sanitize and call your health provider if you're not feeling well (don't go outside). I went to my doctor appointment on April and there were very strict when I called to schedule my visit. They asked first how are you feeling and some questions related to symptoms of Covid-19. They also asked if someone in the family is sick or if you have been exposed to someone who has been tested positive. When I entered the front entrance of the clinic, there were nurses standing by. I registered my name and they took my temperature. Upon entering the counter to check in, it took me like few

How to Start a Business Without Quitting Your Day Job

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If you’re unhappy with your 9-to-5, you may be tempted to leave the workforce and pursue the path of entrepreneurship. No one can deny that being your own boss is an attractive idea! But quitting your day job and launching a business can be risky. What if things don’t work out? Fortunately, you don’t have to give up your full-time gig to start a business of your own—this is typically a bad idea anyway. Start with a side hustle and see where it takes you! Check out these tips for starting a business on a tight schedule and setting yourself up for scaleable growth in the future. Photo via Unsplash Build Your Side Hustle As you consider side hustle ideas, think of the things you love to do. Passion will give you the motivation you need to plug away at your side business during your time off from work. For example, if you love animals, starting a dog-sitting business can be a great way to make a living while dipping your toe in the business world. You could even board pets in