Gift Ideas for Today's Teenager

Shopping for gifts can be very easy or very difficult. Most times it depends on the recipient - is this someone who is clear about they like or are they vague and non-committal? If you are stuck in a tough spot where you have to buy a gift for the latter, you may want to give up and just give cash instead. We've all considered it or done it at least once - shopping for that one person was just too difficult because you couldn't come up with what to get them so you gave in and gave cash instead. Don't feel too poorly. This happens surprisingly often but there are things you can do to help yourself without stressing yourself.

One of the most difficult demographic of people to go gift shopping for is teenagers. They barely have themselves figured out so good luck to you trying to figure out what they like.  Trends within the teenage world are ever changing and have short shelf lives. What a teenager is into today, will offend them upon mention tomorrow. Not to purport that they are fickle in the least, just so busy trying to find themselves that they often can offer little help in choosing things they want. They are certain about many things, but where gifts are concerned, you want to make sure that you have the specific individual in mind. This may take a little investigation but if you're giving this person a gift, they are worth it.

Save Big at Walmart.com

Those who love to shop but just don't have the time to do so all know that online shopping is the way to go.  Online shopping is very convenient.  You'll get to browse a store's online catalogue, pick an item and have it delivered to your home at a minimal shipping cost.

And for the most seasoned shoppers and bargain hunters, online shopping at Walmart.com is just as good as heading over to Walmart stores.  If I'm not mistaken, Walmart.com rolls out the biggest sales and deals that any shopper on a budget could hope for.  The store really comes up with timely lists of holiday gift ideas and with Walmart.com savings and coupons, you'll save more on  gift items such as appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing, and even fitness equipment.

Walmart.com comes up with a lot of promotional offers during sale periods.  For their Black Friday Sale for instance, they had all these online-only exclusives to watch out for.  Extra savings, free shipping, BOGO, rebates - you name it!

Career Development Courses for Doctors

A career in medicine is rewarding.  And as soon as one becomes a registered physician, he or she can immediately choose which career path to take.  More often than not, new doctors would prefer to work in a hospital setting their sights on a consultancy post later in the tenure.  

Doctors who have set their sights on advancing their medical careers are more or less familiar with medical education.  Many take medical career development courses such as the medical teaching course.  Medical teaching courses are specially designed for doctors who want to improve their clinical and non-clinical teaching skills. An example of a medical teaching course is Oxford Medical's 2-day Teach the Teacher Course, considered the best in the UK.

Play Your Favorite Games of Chance Online

If you're one of those who love to bet on games of chance but don't really have the time to play at a land-based casino, you'll be delighted to know that you can still enjoy your favorite past-time within the comforts of your home.

Yes, modern technology now allows you to play roulette, baccarat, blackjack and even poker at home.  You don't need to take time off from your already busy schedule to make a long drive to the casino of your choice.  Because if you have a  a computer, a payment option that allows you to place bets, and a stable internet connection, you can already play online casino.  How cool is that?

Go Daddy April Offers, Go Daddy $1.99 Hosting

Go Daddy is offering something exciting for new customers for the whole month of April.  From April 1 to 30, newcustomers are entitled to New Customer 25% off Sale from GoDaddy.com!


Go Daddy also came up with the very affordable $1.99/month hosting plan for budget-conscious individuals and organizations who want to start working on their personal websites or medium-scale online stores.






Another Go Daddy offer you should not miss is their current offering on affordable domains.  For only $7.49, you can have your own .com domain and start establishing a strong online presence for your blog or business.

49 Out of 99 Pass Sanitary Engineer Board Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the September 2010 Sanitary Engineer Licensure Examination held in the city of Manila last September 15, 2010.

Out of the 99 hopefuls who took the exam administered by the Board of Sanitary Engineering, 49 examinees successfully hurdled the said examination.  Allan Requillas Alzona of National University- Manila topped the September 2010 Board Exam for Sanitary Engineers with a rating of 82.28%.

The oathtaking ceremony of the passers of the September 2010 Sanitary Engineer Board Exam will be held before the Board of Sanitary Engineering on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.  The oathtaking ceremony will be at Sulo Hotel, Matalino Road, Diliman, Quezon City.

To view the complete copy of the September 2010 Sanitary Engineer Board Exam Results, visit the Philippine Board Exam Results website.

My Davao Jobs

If you are looking for job openings in Davao City and the Davao region, you just might find what you're looking for at My Davao Jobs. Providing quality Davao-based job listings, My Davao Jobs is a free job directory dedicated to helping jobseekers find jobs and build better careers.

To search and browse the best jobs in Davao, visit My Davao Jobs. For advertising and other concerns, use the contact form or email the Marketing Officer at ria@avatar.ph.

My Davao Jobs is a project of Avatar Media.

Jupiter Suites

I was in Manila last week to help organize WordCamp Philippines 2009. And because Jupiter Suites was one of the sponsors for the event, they provided our small group of bloggers from Mindanao with free accommodations throughout the duration of our stay.

Jupiter Suites is an affordable hotel conveniently located right at the junction of Jupiter Street and Makati Avenue in Bel-air, Makati City. It is within walking distance from the area's finest restaurants, shopping centers, and various business establishments making it ideal for business and leisure travelers.

The spacious fully-airconditioned rooms at Jupiter Suites are well-equipped with amenities like free telephone and in-room internet service, hot & cold shower, cable television, and even a mini-refrigerator. Guests are also provided with daily complimentary breakfast and newspaper. The hotel staff at Jupiter Suites are also very efficient and went through great lengths to make our stay memorable.

Sydney Hotel: A Home Away from Home

Those who plan to travel to General Santos City this September for GTX 2009 (Gensan's Tuna Festival Experience) are in for a real treat! Sydney Hotel, one of General Santos City's premiere hotels, will be giving huge discounts for their standard rooms for the whole month of September.

I have had the opportunity to stay at Sydney Hotel last weekend and my stay at the hotel was more than satisfactory. The hotel is right at the heart of the city and very near the City Hall. The room I was given was clean, well-maintained, and spacious and what made my stay more enjoyable was that it has a very nice view of Gen. Santos Park. I also observed the hotel staff to be courteous, unobtrusive, and efficient.

The rooms at Sydney Hotel are affordable; room rates are inclusive of government taxes. Complimentary continental or Sydney breakfast is also served daily at the hotel's Wanchin Dimsum Restaurant (also a WiFi hotspot).

For more information on their promotional offers and facilities, visit Sydney Hotel's website. You may also call them at (083)552-5479 to 81 or email them at sydneyhotelgsc@yahoo.com.ph.

All images courtesy of Lyle Santos.

OLX: The Fastest Rising Free Classifieds Site

OLX is in town!!!

For those who are regular users of free online classifieds sites like Craigslist, the fact that OLX is steadily gaining popularity in 87 countries including the Philippines is good news. OLX has more than 50 million unique visitors and close to 2 million ad listings monthly.

Established in 2006, OLX boasts of features that give other free online classifieds a run for their money. With OLX's functionality, a user can easily create an ad listing, enhance it with pictures and videos, and then integrate it with their Facebook, MySpace and other social networking accounts. And for those who are always on the go, users are still able to post and browse ad listings, read messages, reply to ads anytime via OLX mobile.

So, have you visited the fastest growing free classifieds site yet?

Of Sports and Sports Merchandise

It has been a long time since I played a sport of any kind. The last time I played volleyball was more six years ago and there are times when I miss the feel of a Mikasa volleyball in my hands. My mother bought me an inexpensive volleyball set when I was 12 and even though I was never really good at the sport, I can play a decent game, or so I think.

Aside from volleyball, another sport I can say I became interested in is soccer. I don't play soccer and don't quite understand the mechanics of the game but eversince I saw a music video of To Be Number One, official song of the 1990 FIFA World Cup, I say I was "hooked". Plus, I have been drooling over those fashionable soccer team merchandise like the ones sold by Diadora.

Aside from volleyball and soccer, I also enjoy watching cheerleading competitions. Watching an all-star cheerleading competiton via ESPN can be quite enjoyable. The routines are almost always spectacular with the lively choreography and numerous daredevil stunts.

Tierra Montana Hotel: Luxe Living in GenSan

Located along National Highway, General Santos City, Tierra Montana Hotel is the newest addition to GenSan's growing number of hotels. Opening its doors to the public last April 15, Tierra Montana Hotel has 27 fully-airconditioned rooms, all tastefully done-- clean, spacious, functional, and stylish.

Each room at Tierra Montana Hotel is even made more comfortable by a whole range of modern amenities: modern lighting, a working area, a Samsung LCD TV, and WiFi connection. Tierra Montana Hotel also has banquet and conference facilities ideal for parties and corporate events. They also have a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and a KTV Bar.

Room rates at Tierra Montana Hotel are affordable. The standard rooms cost PhP 1,450/night while the suite room goes for PhP2,400/night. Hotel guests are also treated to a sumptuous complimentary breakfast during the length of their stay.

For reservations and inquiries, contact Tierra Montana Hotel at (083) 554-7733/553-8553.

Win a MacBook Pro

EYP.ph is nothing but good news! They are giving away 9 laptops to EYP.ph registered users. By simply signing up and inviting a friend, you get a chance to win a brand-new laptop. The promo ends on July 20 so hurry and spread the word now. Click on image below to join the contest.

Davao Eagle Ridge Resort

This summer, nothing beats relaxing in a sprawling garden resort with a panoramic view of the majestic Mt. Apo. 

Conveniently located in one of the most peaceful sections of Davao City, Davao Eagle Ridge is a resort that offers a unique vacation experience for those who want a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. During their stay, guests can enjoy a swim at the resort's majestic pool, enjoy outdoor meals, short nature walks, or even a nighttime barbecue.  

The rooms and suites at Davao Eagle Ridge are elegantly designed and follow a color scheme that  promotes rest and relaxation.  All rooms are  well-equipped only with the choicest furnishings and come with the most luxurious baths.

Davao Eagle Ridge also boasts of a function hall ideal for corporate events and indoor get-togethers.  They also have an al fresco dining area that can hold romantic events like garden dinner parties or even a greek-themed wedding.

For those seeking privacy and seclusion, Davao Eagle Ridge is the perfect summer destination for you. For inquiries and reservations, you may visit Davao Eagle Ridge at Upper Ulas, Davao City or call (082) 226-2335.

 

All images courtesy of Lyle Santos.

High-Performance Mustang Parts

I have to go run errands so I'll be making this short. If you happen to look for Ford Mustang Performance Parts, go to My Hot Mustang. They sell all kinds of high-performance Mustang parts, from brakes to turbo charger kits.

Furthermore, My Hot Mustang sells different types of Ford Mustang accessories and offer daily phone support for for their customers.

Dining Room Essentials

My sister is thinking of buying a new set of dining room furniture so I volunteered to scour the internet for modern dining room furniture designs. She is still in her thirties so she insisted on a contemporary furniture design even when I suggested that she purchase Victorian-inspired dining room furniture pieces.

Frankly, I prefer modern designs myself especially when each furniture pieces exude timeless elegance. I just thought that since my sister is a lot older than I am, it would be safe to assume that she would prefer Victorian-inspired furniture pieces.

A site called Discount Quality Furniture offers different types of home furniture in their online catalogue. They showcase splendid creations from different manufacturers and a very modern rectangular dining table by Lexington Furniture caught my attention. The table, which is part of Lexington's Central Park Collection, is made from different hardwoods and has a classy dark brown finish.

New Chat Room

A new website has been put up encouraging chat among members of the Jewish population. Users can join different Jewish Chat Rooms and communicate with others from as far as Israel and the United States. There may be many denominations of Judaism but they are rooted in the same religious principles and philosophy and communication among Jewish practicioners will help in preserving the different aspects of the Jewish identity.

I'm not so familiar with the principles of Judaism nor do I personally know somebody who practices the Jewish religion but it sure would be interesting to know more about the early beginnings of the Jewish faith.

This Week's To-Do List

It's the 31st and I just remembered that I really need to do a handful of things by the end of the week.  I don't want to start April procrastinating so I'm making another to-do list as a reminder. Here goes:

• Renew license
• Call FortuneCare regarding their program for Senior Citizens
• Call GSIS regarding some claims
• Work on my uncle's delayed registration of birth records
• Publish another entry for Ward Class
• Get back to using Declan and Rosetta Stone software
• Pay Philhealth contributions
• Have my room cleaned thoroughly
• Check records for unpaid bills
• Make an appointment with the dentist
• Buy new curtains
• Go to the sauna 

I  hope I'll have everything done by Friday. Wish me luck.

Vacation Getaways

When it is time for grand vacations, the smart traveller knows that vacation rentals are always better than hotel rooms. Rentals are bigger in size and come with full amenities.

For those who plan to have a long vacation, rentals provide the much-needed break from the monotony of having to live in a cramped hotel room. Most vacation rentals come with luxurious baths, modern kitchens, spacious backyards, game rooms, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems that there's always something to do during days you and your family decide to stay indoors.

Vacation rentals are cheaper than most hotel rooms. Most hotel rooms are good only for double or triple sharing and hotels charge a hefty sum for an extra person or bed. And since there are no dining or cooking facilities in a standard room, occupants have to order room service or dine out, which is not very cost-effective.

So when going away on vacation, make the most out of your vacation by choosing from the vacation villas available at PricePickle.com. They have different types of vacation rentals available, depending on your needs. They have vacation rentals for small and large groups and some rentals are even large enough to accommodate multiple families!

PricePickle.com currently has specials on vacation rentals so get huge discounts by using their HomeAway Coupons.

Communication Among Christians

Christianity encourages communication and fellowship among Christians. As a Christian, I would like to be given the opportunity to communicate with other Christians from different parts of the globe. Joining a website specially designed for Christian Chat is a great way to interact with other Christians. It is very convenient for those who want to exchange ideas and share their experiences in practicing the Christian way of life.