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04 Aug, 2009

Re-design GAF’s logo and win $10,000

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: News| Web Development| Work at Home

GetAFreelancer.com has just opened a contest open to designers, novice or professional over the age of 18. Contestants must be registered members of GetAFreelancer.com.

23 Jun, 2009

Neda

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: Articles| News| Opinions

The graphic videos that were broadcasted regarding the death of Neda on the internet, quickly become a rallying cry for the pro-reform demonstration. Neda means “voice” in Farsi, and she was fittingly dubbed the “voice of Iran”.

15 Feb, 2009

SMART Table

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: Fun Stuff| Gadgets| News| Youtube

The SMART Table is now available in North America and the UK. See how the worlds first multitouch, multiuser table for primary education is used as an ideal interactive learning center. Amidst the sounds of excited and energized students, teaching and learning center on student engagement with customized learning activities.

27 Jan, 2009

Goat Detained Over Armed Robbery

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: News

My mom showed me this news article from The Philippine Star:
LAGOS – Police in Nigeria are holding a goat on suspicion of attempted armed robbery.
Vigilantes took the black and white beast to the police saying it was an armed robber who had used black magic to transform himself into a goat to escape arrest after [...]

31 Aug, 2008

Eraserheads Reunion Concert

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: Entertainment| News

I wasn’t supposed to go to the Eheads Reunion Concert despite having bought the tickets with Jon (Thanks! Libre ba yun? Haha!) last Friday. I was afraid of the big crowd and I thought I might hyperventilate so I made up my mind not to go. Camsy, Dianne and I just [...]

26 Jul, 2008

Indian beggar gets bank account

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: News

A bank in the Indian city of Calcutta has opened an account for a beggar who deposited 91kg (200lb) of coins in one of the bank’s branches.

30 Mar, 2008

Aswang

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: News| Youtube

I saw a clip on youtube about Imee Marcos and the Creative Media and Film Society of the Philippines, or “CreaM” and found it interesting that finally, someone has taken notice of the Filipinos creativity. After Ibong Adarna and Culture Crash I never thought that something like that will ever come out in the [...]

08 Mar, 2008

Psycho Serial Killer in Rizal aka Dennis Garcia

Posted by: Melody C. Ocumen In: News

Psycho killer in Rizal on the loose? I didn’t really think much about it until …Diding, our household helper arrived home after walking the dog. Her worried look was painted all over her face. Maam, is it true there is a psycho killer? While walking the dog at around 6:00 PM, a concerned neighbor urged [...]

21 Dec, 2007

Dingels Water-Powered Car

Posted by: d In: News

Press Release
December 18, 2007 RP MISSES BOAT ON WATER CAR INVENTION DUE
TO GOVERNMENT’S INDIFFERENCE — PIMENTEL
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Nene” Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) today deplored the lackadaisical attitude of government bureaucrats towards scientific inventions made by Filipino inventors which has deprived the country of tremendous benefits from their pioneering works.


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