Let’s just say, there were some events I’ve been to, friends I’ve spoke with (this year 2011), and key learnings every Sunday (in Church) I’ve treasured, that caused me to think on what I should do for the coming years. Life, indeed, is full of surprises—and turning points! And I’m glad that I have God in my life.
I’m moving to a new blog website:
Website: technavigatr.wordpress.com
>>> Navigating through life with purpose, prudence and progress.
Finally, Intel has completely bought Mcafee, as per announcement on intel.com dated February 28, 2011.
I have read, last year, about Intel acquiring Mcafee. And so, I was a bit hesitant on using the Mcafee software (licensed copy) for some reason. Instead, I just used the trial version to observe if it runs well with my laptop.
The Kaspersky software, on the other hand, is user friendly and more efficient, but a little expensive.
Link:
Imagine using water as fuel for our cars? Maybe we would be cruising all over Luzon and, perhaps, in some islands of Vizayas (through RoRo / Roll-on Roll-off ships).
You’ve heard about this story,probably, before from our local channels.
It was during the mid 90′s when a Filipino Inventor came up with such engine. But it has to pass through series of R&Ds, of course, to refine the technology. Well, guess what? Honda created a system on how to tap hydrogen to power one of their cars. Brilliant! So, what happened to our local hydrogen-powered car? Hmmm…
Links:
Daniel Dingel Biography
http://danieldingel.com/biography
Hydrogen Fuel Honda
http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/how-fcx-works.aspx
A massive reforestation project in the Philippines was mandated, based on Executive Order (EO) No. 26— planting of 1.5 billion trees in 1.5 million hectares of public lands from 2011 to 2016.
Yes, we’re beginning to realize the ill effects of climate change due to increasing amount of carbon emissions and decreasing number of trees and forests.
Links:
United Nations
http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/
National Greening Program (NGP)
Last week, I read an advertisement in Meralco Avenue about free rides in Pasig City using e-trikes. Lately, 20 e-trikes were featured in an article in Manila Bulletin (in mid-April 2011). The said vehicles were given to Mandaluyong City.
It’s good for the environment because the recently released e-trikes are powered by lithium-ion batteries.
link:
www.gmanews.tv/story/217828/technology/angara-lauds-adb-e-trike-project
Even NSO birth certificates can now be delivered to our doorsteps. What a convenience. It sounds crazy, isn’t it?
Links:
We may call the NSO office if we want to verify this service.
We’d marvel, one day, that we can move the mouse pointer on our laptops or PCs using our eyes. While there are some laptops today—Lenovo for instance—that are using different sensors to detect eye movements, there will come a time that more computers with eye-controlled mouse technology would be very common and affordable to regular people.
Video:
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This news caught my eye, this morning, while I was browsing the business section of Manila Bulletin newspaper, March 30, page B-1. PLDT sealed the deal of acquiring Digitel Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. in stock swap:
(i) 3.28 billion Digitel shares, representing a 51.55 percent equity stake;
(ii) zero-coupon convertible bonds issued by Digitel and its subsidiaries to the JGS Group which are assumed to be convertible into approximately 18.6 billion shares of Digitel by June 30, 2011; and
(iii) intercompany advances of P34.1 billion made by the JGS Group and certain of such parties to Digitel and its subsidiaries.
PLDT, today, has become the biggest Telecom company in the Philippines. This Telecom update reminds me of Mr. Carlos Slim Helu, a Mexican business magnate.
Additional Reference:
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/311941/digitel-agrees-be-acquired-pldt-p741-billion-be-paid-stocks
A friendly reminder:
Manage wealth (according to God’s will and good principles) , but do not let your heart fall in love with it.
Principle of Stewardship – Matthew 25:14-25
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” – 1 Timothy 6:10
We’re no superbeings who fully understand the ways of God (Psalm 138). We know in part only. But we should continue to grow in our knowledge, faith and love for God each waking day. It’s a journey that brings us into a thrilling adventure, and makes us alive. And we can find our pure joy in God alone.
Would you like to know some guidelines on how God answers prayers? Here are the “4 Ds” of Dr. Harold Sala.
DIRECT
Dr. Harold reiterates the story of Daniel of the Old Testament Bible. When Daniel was thrown in the lions’ den, he needed a lightning-fast answer. Otherwise, we would mistake it as God answering the lions’ request—a fresh, healthy, sumptuous breakfast named “The Yelling Daniel.” But God, in His goodness, did answered Daniel’s request! He lived. The mouths of the lions were shut miraculously.
DELAYED
God may still be fixing our character or honing our skills, like a diamond in the rough. Sometimes, God would like nature have its way (“natural law”). At times, God has to work out on the lives of other people who are part of the problem or solution.
DISGUISED
We wonder, at first, on God’s different answer, thinking of praying again; as if the WIFI hotspot we’re in had a network problem. Sooner or later, by God’s grace, we will realize that the Lord’s answer to our prayers were better than we expected.
DENIED
Dr. Harold said, “Is a ‘No’ answer really an answer? Indeed it is. What a mess our lives would be if God gave us everything we ask for.”
Picture this: God gave every person on earth all that he or she wanted. Yeah, it’s going to be a chaotic world out there; and maybe our years would be cut short because of it.
God, who’s sovereign over all things, knows what’s best for us. Pray unceasingly until we see God’s answers. It’s also good to have someone or a group who would pray with us and for our special prayer points for proper check and balance.
But the best of it all is, God is with us, our “Emmanuel,” even if we didn’t receive what we prayed so hard about. In the Lord, we are complete (Psalm 23).
Reference:
“Answered Prayer — God’s Way” (February 9 Devotion), 365 Guidelines for Daily Living, Dr. Harold Sala
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