Dota 2: Beta is Over Download Links and Details

Jul 11, 2013

Dota 2 has gained hype in the past years. However, the game has been in beta. Recently, Dota 2 has exited its beta phase and now gets an official release. Here are some of the most important details about Dota 2 and the download links, of course.

Xavier University Grade School's New Mission and Vision

Jul 10, 2013

Here is the new Xavier University Grade School Department's Mission and Vision. Let this be our guide in the many school years to come. Go for MAGIS for this year and the years ahead!

Cherry Mobile Fusion Air Specs and Price in PH

Jul 9, 2013

Another Cherry Mobile Tab is released. This time the specifications are not that impressive but the price is way beyond expectation. This time a 7-inch tab makes its way to the less than Php3,000 limit. Here comes the Cherry Mobile Fusion Air. Another addition to the Fusion Tab series.

Cherry Mobile Razor Specs and Price in PH

Jul 8, 2013

Cherry Mobile launches another phone that will compete in the stiff Philippine android market competition. Here comes the Cherry Mobile Razor with its technical specs and price (soon.)

How to Solve Venn Diagram Problems

Jul 7, 2013

Venn Diagram has been one of the mystifying ways of solving problems in mathematics. These are used specially when it comes to survey problems. The video below vividly and simply explains how these kind of problems are solved. Here the creator used the process of solving backwards. Let us solve Venn Diagram problems easily.

Take a Step Back Opera, Make Way for UC Browser

Jun 25, 2013

For years, Opera has been the go-to browser for mobile browsing here in the Philippines. Today, however, a newcomer is making its own name in the field - UC Browser!

Cherry Mobile Fusion Wave Specs and Price in PH

Jun 20, 2013

Cherry Mobile has not stopped in releasing new tablets for the Philippine android market. This is the first time an Exynos-powered quad-core tablet is showcased, here is the quad-core Cherry Mobile Fusion Wave with some of its technical specifications.

Nokia Lumnia 920 Specs and Price in PH

Jun 12, 2013

The Lumnia series from Nokia runs on Windows 8. Among the Lumnia phone series, the Nokia Lumnia 920 is one of the best. Here are the technical specifications and the price of this phone.

The Internet Today

Jun 9, 2013

"Today, the internet is not anymore a luxury, it is a necessity."

@NicoCalunia

NMobile Blog Updates and News

Jun 8, 2013

"We are on a mission." One of the things that enlightened me during the 3-day retreat given to us by the school where I teach.

Starmobile Jump Specs and Price in PH

Jun 7, 2013

Starmobile goes head-to-head with Cherry Mobile in releasing android phones in the Philippine market. Here is the Starmobile Jump with its technical specifications.

Cherry Mobile Snap Specs and Price in PH

Jun 6, 2013

Cherry Mobile releases another entry-level smartphone in the Philippine android market. This time it is cheaper than the Cherry Mobile Spark, Sonic and the Click. Let us get to know the Cherry Mobile Snap.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Wind Specs and Price in PH

Jun 4, 2013

With the school year just beginning, so is Cherry Mobile. Recently, they have announced another tablet to the Philippine android market, the Cherry Mobile Fusion Wind. The specifications and price is shown below.

Starmobile Engage 7 TV Specs and Price in PH

Jun 3, 2013

Want to watch television on your android tablet. With Starmobile Engage 7 TV you can watch your favorite shows on the go. Specifications about this 7-inch tablet shown below.

Cherry Mobile Blaze 2.0 Specs and Price in PH

Jun 2, 2013

Cherry Mobile now has a new product to introduce to the Philippine Android Smartphone market, the Cherry Mobile Blaze 2.0. It has a robust build coupled with spectacular specs.

Alcatel One Touch Soleil Specs and Price in PH

A few people asked that I do a post on this phone. This phone is available from Sun Network. So here are some of the released specs of the Alcatel One Touch Soleil.

Cagayan de Oro Experiences Earthquake - June 1, 2013

Jun 1, 2013

News Flash: June 1, 2013 at about 10:15PM, Cagayan de Oro City experiences an earthquake. More details of this event posted below.

Starmobile Knight Specs and Price in PH

Starmobile announces another android phone, but this time it has 18 megapixels with it. Let us see if this phone will be the turning point for Starmobile. Introducing the Starmobile Knight with its specifications.

Starmobile Diamond V7 Specs and Price in PH

Starmobile does not want to be left behind in the Philippine Android Market. Recently, they have released another exquisite phone, the Starmobile Diamond V7. Let us look at how powerful this phone can become.

Cherry Mobile Thunder 2.0 Specs and Price in PH

May 31, 2013

Well, Cherry Mobile has not stopped from revealing some new powerful android phones. Very soon we will be having a taste of the powerful Cherry Mobile Thunder 2.0. It's powerful technical specifications are stated below.

Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 Specs and Price in PH

The "Dual-core ng Bayan" now has its child. The Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 is another phone to look forward in the coming days. Let us try to see what are its specifications.

Cherry Mobile Flare Jelly Bean Update Now Officially Released

May 30, 2013

The long wait is over! The Jelly Bean Update is now available for all Cherry Mobile Flare owners. Want to have your phone to be really smooth? Head to the nearest Cherry Mobile Stores to get upgraded.

Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0 Specs and Price

Another successor if a well-appreciated Cherry Mobile product is here, the Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0. Will it live up to its previous model? Let us find out more about this phone, specially its specifications.

Huawei Ascend G510 Specs and Price in PH

May 28, 2013

Another Huawei phone hits the Philippine Android Market. This phone is affordably priced, with great technical specifications. Here comes the Huawei Ascend G510.

O+ 8.6 Android Specs and Price in PH

May 27, 2013

Another quality O+ phone? The O+ 8.15 has made a name for itself. Let us see if its baby brother, the O+ 8.6 is also a worthy competitor in its price range.

Gionee GN708 Quad-core Specs and Price in PH

With the android smartphones industry booming in our country, another handset manufacturer gets into the mix. Gionee, a China-based manufacturer reveals their superior phone named, Gionee GN708 packed with a quad-core processor.

Alcatel One Touch Tab 7HD Specs and Price

May 25, 2013

Alcatel has not stopped in releasing quality built phones. They have released their new phone to rival other companies in the tablet wars. They have now released the Alcatel One Touch Tab 7HD with their tagline, "HD Made Portable."

Neo OmniPad Price and Specs in the PH

May 24, 2013

Do you own a Neo laptop or netbook? Well, Neo has not stopped there. They have now released a new tablet at an affordable price backed up by their integrity in building quality portable gadgets. Is this a worthy competitor to the Fusion Fire? Here comes the Neo OmniPad.

Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0 vs Cherry Mobile Omega HD both at Php7,999

Another specs fight between the stars of Cherry Mobile, the Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0 versus the Cherry Mobile Omega HD both at the price of Php 7,999. Let us see how these impressive android phones fair against each other.

Geeksphone Keon with Firefox OS Specs in PH

May 22, 2013

Firefox has not settled to be a browser in our desktop and mobile devices. Recently, they have released developer phones to try the new Firefox OS on. Let us see some of the Geeksphone Keon specifications.

Starmobile Diamond vs Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0 both at 5-inch IPS

May 15, 2013

This match-up was requested by one of our commentators here on the blog. And because we want visitors to decide wisely on what to buy, then we bring you the specs fight between these android phones: Starmobile Diamond and Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0.

O+ 8.15 Android Specs and Price in PH

May 14, 2013

O+ now is getting the hype for their quad-core android phone, the O+ 8.15. This phone still has the mysterious "air shuffle" capability and packs other amazing features.

Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0 Specs and Price in PH

It is official! Cherry Mobile finally released their new quad-core android phone, the Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0. With an affordable price tag, you will think and rethink of buying this.

Real-Time 2013 Election in PH Results Available Online

May 13, 2013

With the advent of the computerized election in the Philippines, television networks are also expanding their news content online. And one of the hottest news today is about the 2013 Senatorial Elections.

Nico's Mobile Blog will Undergo a Revamp

May 11, 2013

"Change is the only thing that is constant." I have always lived by this cliche. That is why my weblog will be undergoing some maintenance, here and there.

Cherry Mobile Click: Questions and Answers

May 9, 2013

There were some unpublished questions on the previous blog post I had concerning the Cherry Mobile Click. I made this supplementary post to serve as an extension of the questions, feedback and answers concerning the affordable Cherry Mobile Click.

Viber 3.0 Now Available for Windows, Mac and Blackberry

Have you ever heard of Viber? Have you ever used Viber? Now Viber can be used virtually on any operating system.

Samsung Galaxy Core Price and Specs in PH

May 7, 2013

Recently, Samsung announced its low-budget phone known as the dual-SIM Galaxy Core (I8260). Interested? I have the placed some of the vital specs about this phone below.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt's Web Browsing Prowess with the Ainol Novo7 Venus Lite 0328FW

May 6, 2013

Some commentators in this blog expressed concerns about the problems they have encountered with the Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt. Some are interested in flashing the Ainol Novo7 Venus Lite's firmware on it. Well, when it comes to browsing positive comments were said.

Cherry Mobile Omega HD Specs and Price in the PH

May 5, 2013

There are some comments here in the weblog that convincingly states that this android phone is an affordable competition to the iPhone5. Presenting the Cherry Mobile Omega HD.

No Boot After Flashing Another Firmware on Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt

Did you experiment on flashing a new firmware on your Fusion Bolt? If your answer is yes, then did it boot up? If no, DO NOT PANIC! Try these tips before saying to yourself, "I should not have done it."

6 Tips on How to Save Battery on Android Devices, Tips from PH

May 4, 2013

It is a fact that android devices are battery/electricity hungry. But there are some tweaks we can do to save every battery juice we have on our android device.

How to Reduce Lags on Your Android Device, Tips from PH

There are some instances when android phones lag. These may be due to different reasons. But here are some tips that might help lessen the occurrences of lags.

Second Positive Investment-Grade of the Philippines from S&P

May 3, 2013

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) gave the Philippines its second investment-grade rating on last Thursday. Another positive outlook for the Philippines.

Quad-core Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0 is Coming Soon (Quad-core for All)

Another teaser from Cherry Mobile is here. As you can see from the picture below that it says, "Quad-core for All" and the last phone has been blurred out. But it is definitely the Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0.

MyPhone A919i Duo Specs and Price in PH

May 2, 2013

The new flagship phone from MyPhone is here. Presenting the MyPhone A919i Duo with its 8MP rear camera and more features.

Cherry Mobile Flare gets Jelly Bean Update

Cherry Mobile teased Flare owners of the much awaited Jelly Bean Update. We are all waiting for this and I am hoping this will come true.

Open Signal Can Track Signal Jammers on Election Day

There has been too much hype on the 2013 Senatorial Election in the Philippines. This will be the second time we will be having a fully-automated election. However, there were worries about the so-called, "Signal Jammers" which can disrupt the sending of results from the PCOS machines.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Specs and Price in PH

May 1, 2013

Want the slimmest smartphone to date? Presenting the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra with its AMOLED display.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Specs and Price in PH

Want a phone from the latest Iron Man 3? Here comes the Alcatel One Touch Idol. It is true, this phone together with the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra were featured in the Iron Man 3 movie.

Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD Specs and Price in PH

Apr 30, 2013

Another scribe phone is released by well-trusted phone manufacturer, Alcatel. This one is capable of HD resolution. Written below are some of the awesome specs of this phone.

Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy Specs and Price in PH

Alcatel Philippines released some new Scribe phones. What is the difference between an ordinary phone and a scribe? A scribe phone is built like a slate and it comes with a stylus.

Alcatel Inspire 2 Specs and Price in PH

Apr 29, 2013

The successor of the Alcatel Inspire is here! Presenting the latest and all new Alcatel Inspire 2.

Protect your Android Phone from Malwares and Viruses

In the previous short article I have written, I was talking about the presence of malware and suspected virus on different applications installed on android phones. Today, let me tell you some tips and techniques to add security to android phones.

Malware on Android - Be Cautious in Installing Apps

Apr 28, 2013

There were some rumors that Android users are vulnerable to viruses and malwares. I have known this for a fact. However, I was not that hooked to the idea. But recently, Lookout, a mobile security firm confirmed this idea.

Sun XpressLoad Pro Onlinegosyo - Earn by Selling Prepaid Load Online

Earn extra income by selling Sun Cellular load through an online account, no phone or SIM needed! Earn extra income the easy way with the new Sun XpressLoad Pro Onlinegosyo!

Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013

Apr 27, 2013

Our president, Benigno Aquino III signed into law Republic Act No. 10515, also known as the Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013, which punishes cable TV and cable internet tapping.

Latest Android Best Value Smartphones from Starmobile

Last Tuesday, SM Cyberzone announced in their Facebook page that they Starmobile is releasing an affordable line of android phones.

Latest Firmwares for Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt

I just came across these files while browsing. Fortunately, I have answered one commenter who was asking for the latest firmware for the Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt.

Download Google Play Store 4.0.27

Since it's interface revamp, Google has been updating its Play Store from time to time. This might be due to some minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Multiply Marketplace is Closing on May 6, 2013

Apr 26, 2013

Online Marketplace Multiply is now closing. Multiply.com has been one of the leading websites in the past years. It started as a photo gallery site and then it turned into an online market.

Torque Droidz Sport Specs and Price in PH

Torque has finally offered us something affordable and can compete with entry-level android phones. They just unveiled two of their Gingerbread phones. One of which is the Torque Droidz Sport.

Starmobile Diamond Specs and Price in PH

It has an excellent design, a tough body, a good set of cameras and has Jelly Beans. Presenting the Starmobile Diamond.

Droidz Force Specs and Price in PH

Apr 25, 2013

This is another Torque phone. They have finally dropped their prices and offered entry-level android phones. Presenting the Droidz Force.

Thor: The Dark World Movie Release Date in the Philippines

Another Marvel movie is coming, Thor: The Dark World.

Possible Things to do: G-Sensor Not Working on Fusion Bolt

Apr 24, 2013

There was anonymous commenter who asked how to setup the G-sensor for Fusion Bolt. I will try to give general instructions about how to "fix" it.

Alcatel One Touch Sapphire 2 Specs and Price in PH

Alcatel has been one of the long-standing brands in the mobile industry. Remember the times when Nokia was still young? Alcatel has already been there before Nokia. Nowadays, Alcatel is climbing the ladder of the Smartphone industry with their Android Phones. One of which is the Alcatel One Touch Sapphire 2.

Huawei Ascend Y300 Specs and Price in PH

"Now you got it all." This is the tagline of the Huawei Ascend Y300 with its buttery-smooth Android Jelly Bean operating system this packs a big punch!

Alcatel One Touch Glory 2 Specs and Price in PH

Apr 23, 2013

Alcatel One Touch Glory 2 or also known as One Touch S'Pop, boasts a dual sim, 1GHz processor and it runs Android 4.1 Jellybean.

Starmobile Goal Price and Specs in PH

Ever heard about the Starmobile Goal? This is the new phone released by Starmobile for the Philippine market, the Starmobile Goal.

Samsung Galaxy S4 has arrived Price and Specs in PH

Apr 22, 2013

Samsung S4 will be released in the Philippines on April 26. However, there were already news of its price.

The K900, Lenovo's Flagship Phone for 2013 Specs and Price in PH

Can Intel processors be placed inside android phone? The Lenovo K900 has Intel Inside it. This is Lenovo's flagship phone for 2013.

The Lenovo A706 Specs and Price (soon) in PH

Apr 21, 2013

Here is another new android phone from the trusted computer brand, Lenovo. Presenting the essential specifications of the Lenovo A706.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Fire Specs and Price in PH

Another android slate was leaked on the Cherry Mobile Facebook Page. This is the new Cherry Mobile Fusion Fire.

The Lenovo A390 Specs and Price (soon) PH

Apr 20, 2013

Lenovo Philippines just announced three of their new phones. One of which is the entry-level dual core android phone, the A390.

Starmobile Hit Affordable Android Phone Specs and Price PH

Love Starmobile products? Here is one phone that is really affordable with decent specifications.

Huawei Ascend P2 Fastest 4G LTE Phone Specs and Price

Apr 19, 2013

Fastest 4G LTE is brought to you by Huawei. Huawei Ascend P2 is dubbed as the phone which has "The World's Fastest 4G LTE."

Huawei Ascend W1 Windows 8 Specs and Prices

Last week, Huawei released their newest addition to their 2013 line-up of mobile phones. This phone is installed with Windows Phone 8 Operating System.

Nokia Lumnia 520 Windows 8 Specs and Price

Apr 18, 2013

Nokia has been a longstanding mobile phone manufacturer. Since the last few years, Nokia has been in deep water in the arena of the smart phone industry. To combat their losses, Nokia partnered with Windows to release their new set of smartphones and released Nokia Lumnia 520.

Starmobile Diamond Specs and Price

StarMobile has been one of the local players in the Philippine mobile industry. Back in March, they have announced their new flagship phone, the Starmobile Diamond.

Cagayan de Oro City Hit by Magnitude 3 Earthquake

Apr 17, 2013

At about 5:51 in the afternoon, Cagayan de Oro felt an earthquake with Magnitude 3.

Cherry Mobile Rave Affordable Dual Sim Specs and Price PH

Apr 16, 2013

The Cherry Mobile Rave has been one of the many popular android phones released by Cherry Mobile. Today, we will take a detailed look at this entry-level budget phone.

Cherry Mobile Candy TV Affordable IPS Specs and Price PH

Here is another update of the Cherry Mobile Candy TV. The price has been brought down. This android phone also offers the advantage of IPS Technology.

Free Android Apps: Battery Saving

Apr 15, 2013

Want to save minutes or hours on your android phones? You are not alone in this search. Let me recommend some 5 apps that can juice up the battery of your device.

Unofficial Facebook Home On Any Android Device - Experiment Pinoys

Is your phone not compatible with the new Facebook Home App? This will guide you on how to install it on your android device. But use it at your own risk.

Philippine's Take on the Ebook Rise to School Setting

Are you carrying a big bag filled with books in going to school? What if I tell you that in the future, Filipino school children will only bring a phone or a tablet with them.

Binibining Pilipinas Question and Answer for the Top 15

Apr 14, 2013

Here’s the Question and Answer portion of the Bb. Pilipinas 2013. Updates from http://philnews.ph

Binibing Pilipinas 2013 Results and Updates

The Bb. Pilipinas 2013 is on-going at the Smart Araneta Coliseum attended by thousands of Filipinos and celebrities. We will update this page as soon as we receive the official list of winners. Stay tuned.

How To Reboot a Hanged Cherry Fusion Bolt or Any Android Device

How do you reboot or restart your hanged Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt? I made this article for those who came to my  weblog trying to find a solution to their problem.

Say Goodbye to Your Windows XP Computer

Are you still using XP? Please consider upgrading to Windows 8 (or even Windows 7) within a year because Microsoft already said that they will end support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. That’s one year from now.

Psy Video "Gentleman" Now on Youtube

Let's make it right to the point. Psy's Official Video of Gentleman now on Youtube!

TM Combo15 vs TM AstigCombo15 including Details

Are you a Touch Mobile User? I know most people in Cagayan de Oro prefer to use TM due to its affordability and large number of users.

Great Samsung Sale 2013 Ends April 14, Tomorrow

Apr 13, 2013

"The Philippines' No. 1 Phone Brand," Samsung ends its Great Samsung Mobile Sale tomorrow. This is according to the Samsung leaflet given to me.

Cherry Mobile Flare vs Cherry Mobile Burst at Php 3,999 Only

Both phones are priced at Php 3,999. Both are released by Cherry Mobile. Let us compare their specifications to help us decide which is better.

Cherry Mobile Cruize 5.2-inch Android Specs and Price

Cherry Mobile cannot stop releasing more and more android phones. These android phones are not to be neglected. They offer quality build phones, great specifications but labels it with an affordable price. One of these new phones is the new Cherry Mobile Cruize.

Psy's New Song Gentleman - No Official Video

Apr 12, 2013

Will Psy beat the Success of "Gangnam Style"? There are still no official video, this is what we will be waiting for.

Cherry Mobile Click Affordable ICS Specs and Price PH

What is ICS? ICS means Ice Cream Sandwich, Android's 4.0 version. This is another affordable quality  android phone from Cherry Mobile.

Cherry Mobile Sonic 4-inch Affordable Android Specs and Price PH

Cherry Mobile now known for their affordable good quality phones released a new set of android phones. With their Cherry Mobile Festival 2013, additional new phones for the Filipino market. One of which is the new Cherry Mobile Sonic.

After Focus for Android - Emphasize Your Assets Philippines

Want to emphasize a part of your body, a thing or your face and want to blur out the rest? Try this free android application.

Cherry Mobile Titan Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Specs and Price

Apr 11, 2013

Do you own a Cherry Mobile Titan? We have good news for you it will have its awaited Jelly Bean Update! When will this be?

Nico's Mobile Blog Registered at Technorati

My weblog will soon be registered with Technorati, one of the best blog directory in the world with the claim code: K6BT7SA3XS7K. I am hoping this will be approved.

Google Play Store New Look 2013 did it reach the Philippines? Download Link Available

There has been a hot topic world-wide about the new look of Google Play Store. Did we experience it here in the Philippines?

Huawei Ascend Y210D Affordable Android Specs and Price

With its tagline, "Introducing a high-quality and uncompromising dual SIM Android phone at pocket friendly price… at last!" Huawei lets you get ahead with the Huawei Ascend Y210D.

Election Campaign Violations According to the COMELEC

Apr 10, 2013

The Commission on Elections released a set of rules for the 2013 elections. The commission even produced a video which starred a person named "Boy Bawal" that would look for campaign materials that violated the rules. This may serve as a reminder for Filipinos. Let us share this to others so that they will know.

Heat Stroke Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment for Filipinos

There had been news that some unfortunate Filipinos died due to heat stroke. One even, a candidate for the election. Let me give you a brief description of the term "Heat Stroke."

Cherry Mobile Spark TV Specs and Price

Apr 9, 2013

Cherry Mobile Festival 2013 showcased some noteworthy android phones. One of these newly released phone is the Cherry Mobile Spark TV.

Cherry Mobile Thunder vs Cherry Mobile Hyper at Php 4,999 Only

Let us see how this battle ends up. These android phones are both priced at Php4,999. Both phones are released by Cherry Mobile.

Cherry Mobile Burst, Price and Specs - Move Over Flare

Cherry Mobile in its effort to give Filipinos cheap but good quality android phone, releases a new smart phone that is said to rival the well-known Cherry Mobile Flare.

Free Texts Online for Filipinos

Apr 8, 2013

Have you ever been in a situation when you need to text someone but you have no prepaid load? Have this happened to you while you are browsing the internet? Simply, NO load, NEED to text, BUT has internet connection. Here is the solution to that.

Iron Man 3 Movie Release Date in the Philippines

The third installment of the Iron Man is near. When will it be released in our local cinema? This is one of the many movies I anticipate for this year.

Vice Ganda's Kiyomi sets Trends in the Philippines

Kiyomi? Gwiyomi? Why is everyone hooked on Kiyomi? When it comes to trend setting in the Philippines, no one beats the ever charismatic and funny Vice Ganda (@vicegandako).

5 Days Unlimited Text to Globe/TM for Php30

Apr 7, 2013

Trying to save money? For the first time a cheap promo for Touch Mobile users. Introducing AstigTxt30.

Will this be released in the Philippines? GoNote Mini Android Notebook

I was just browsing the internet and I saw this interesting gadget. I was wondering if this will be released in the Philippines. And what is this notebook?

Facebook Home for Android Devices on April 12

What is this? Facebook Home was officially revealed last April 5 by Facebook, and has been created to provide Android users an easier way to stay in touch with their Facebook friends and notifications via their smartphone.

Productivity Tools: Timer for Windows

Apr 6, 2013

Need to have a timer for your desktop computer, laptop or netbook? Try out this software.

Productivity Tools: Free Text to Speech for Windows

Have you ever read an ebook online or from your personal computer? Have you experienced your eyes dropping because you are sleepy? Well, this can help you with reading.

Mozilla Celebrates 15 Years of a Better Web - PH

This week Mozilla is celebrating its 15 years of promoting openness, and oppotunity on the internet.

Firmware Upgrade for Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt

Apr 5, 2013

There are news that the HD Quadcore Tablet experiences lags and constantly hangs unless you have the latest firmware upgrade.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt Specs and Price in PH

The product I will be writing about today is about the new quadcore HD tablet Cherry Mobile has launced.

Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 Specs and Price PH

I was looking for this phone since last January 2013. And finally, Cherry Mobile's Flame 2.0 got to Cagayan de Oro City.

April 4, 2013: Earthquake in Manila at 5.3 Magnitude

An earthquake shook structures in the Philippine's capital Manila last Thursday. Fortunately, there were neither reports of damage in properties nor fatal casualties.

Top 2 Windows 8 ISO from Torrent

Apr 4, 2013

I have been talking about Windows 8 in the previous articles I have written. But I never gave out links as to where you can download Windows 8. So with a little help from torrent search engines, I have found two of the best Windows 8 torrent files.

Software that can Strip Windows 8 Installation Disk

Last night, I was trying to find a stripped-down version of Windows 8. Eventually, I was lead to a post that was making a stripped down version of Windows 8.

Philippines Windows 8: Minimum System Requirements

Heard about the new Windows 8 Operating System? Can your device run Windows 8? Here is the list of sytem requirements according to Windows 8's website.

Promo: Php 5,999 = CloudPad 700w + CloudFone Excite 320g

I was walking around Limketkai Center last April 2, when I say an advertisement on the Window of the Cloudfone Concept Store. I was excited!

What is Echofon? PH Celebrities Use It

Apr 3, 2013

On twitter, have you seen "posted from echofon"? What is echofon? Is it a cellphone? Like the one you see as "posted via BlackBerry"? Well the answer is simple.

Everyday You have an Opportunity

Every day, you have the opportunity to change your life. Change what you do not want. Change what makes you unhappy.

@NicoCalunia

Wait for the Right Moment

Apr 2, 2013

The hardest tests in life is the patience to wait for the right moment.

@NicoCalunia

Smallest Windows 7 Installation CD 699MB

The Windows 7 installation DVD is more than a Gigabyte. The CD image I will be talking about today is the smallest Windows 7 installation I have ever found in the internet. This image only occupies 699 Megabytes, which means you can burn this to a compact disk. Presenting the Windows Tiny7 Unattended Activated CD (x86) by eXPerience.

How to Use a Torrent Software and Tutorial (Windows)

Apr 1, 2013

It is all out there on the internet—books, movies, music, photos, softwares, TV and more. If you want it, it is very easy to get it. There are many ways to download all of that for free, and Torrent streams are arguably the most popular and faster way to do it. This post will show you how to find and  download torrents that are interesting to you.

Cherry Mobile Flare: Cheapest Quality Android Phone in PH

Most of the Android phones offered to us by major brands, such as Samsung, LG and others, cost too much for the average Filipino. The product I am going to post today was the hit phone in the last quarter of 2012 and is still the star of the Philippine Android phone for 2013. I am talking about the Cherry Mobile Flare.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Specs and Price in PH

Samsung has the most number of offered tablets in the worldwide market today. Its tablet line-up is so packed that it is split between two collections - the Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy Note. Rumors say that the Galaxy Note 8.0 mixes the best of both the Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy S.

2 Android Devices for Php 499 + Tutorial

Mar 31, 2013

I just saw this advertisement on Facebook today. It says the following: "Subscribe to My Super Plan 499 and bring home a CloudPad and CloudFone bundle for free."

Will Vizio Notebooks and Desktops be Released in PH?

Vizio a computer manufacturer released a new line of light notebooks and touch all-in-one tablet desktops. Below are the details and shipping prices (in dollars). However, these notebooks and or desktops are indefinte to be released in the Philippine market.

Feed URL for Blogger Blogs

Have you ever tried to distribute the content of your blog to another site? Did you ping your blog? Did you try to implement an e-mail subscription for your readers? When you have tried these, you may have been asked to input your feed URL or RSS URL.

Happy Easter Sunday to All Filipinos


Remember what Easter really means because it is not all about the Easter Bunny Eggs and Candy. But it is about Jesus when He rose from the dead and His Crucifixion.

BlackBerry Z10 Specs, Price and Where to Purchase

BlackBerry’s resurrection in the smartphone and touch screen market will be determined primarily by the sales and success of the flagship handheld called BlackBerry Z10 and running the newly released BB 10 OS.

Google Threatened by Samsung

Google’s Android platform has become extremely popular nowadays, and one manufacturer is dominating the market sales of Android phones and tablets over the last couple of years, Samsung, who have had very huge success, including profits, with Android.

Build Your Own Dreams

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
- Farrah Gray

@NicoCalunia

#quotes, #lifequotes, #inspirationalquotes

What is Dropbox? A Simplified Definition and Its Use

Mar 30, 2013

I have been really curious about a software called Dropbox. So with a little research and googling I have found these data about Dropbox. These information will really be of help if you do not like to carry around a flash disk or tired emailing to yourself your unfinished tasks.

How to Delete a Facebook Developer App

Mar 29, 2013

Question: How can I delete an Facebook application that I developed? I do not see a delete button in my developer account console.

5 Values to a Harmonious and Peaceful Relationship in the Family

Mar 28, 2013

Before 2013 Holy Thursday ends, I would like to share this reflection about our families.

Here are the 5 values we should have in our Filipino families to keep a peaceful relationship with each other.

First Time in History: Philippines now Investment Grade

I knew this would happen. I was just not expecting it this soon. The Philippines got a landmark vote of confidence as global debt watcher Fitch raised the country's credit rating to investment grade yesterday, 27th of March, Wednesday.

Qualcomm's 2013 Plans for Philippines + Firefox OS

Leading mobile technology company, Qualcomm, recently expressed their foreseen plans for the Philippines this year, 2013, as well as their collaboration with Mozilla for the Firefox Operating System.

When will the Firefox OS be launched in the Philippines

Recently, I have read an article about a new operating system lurking under the scene. I am talking about the fairly new Mozilla Firefox OS for mobile phones.

Android Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330

Mar 27, 2013

Here is a good news for those Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 owners. Samsung has started releasing an Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for this lower-end smartphone, released last year.

Life is Pointless without Goals and Motivation

Mar 26, 2013

Without goals and motivation life is pointless. Live for something and don't stop until you get it.

@NicoCalunia
#lifequotes, #quotes, #inspiringquotes

The Power of Choice

Mar 25, 2013

Choose carefully because the choices you make today will determine what you have and what you will be tomorrow.

@NicoCalunia
#inspiringquotes, #quotes, #lifequotes

Announcing the Lenovo S920 Quad-core with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

The Lenovo S920 is now officially released. It had made an appearance over at Lenovo China’s webstore.  This gadget sounds like it could compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Note II. Though, it should be cheaper than the Note II of course. It will be released April in China. No news on whether it will be sold elsewhere. But we are hoping it will arrive in the Philippines.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Photos and Specs Leaked

Meanwhile, as people around the world are still talking about the release of Samsung Galaxy S4, the smaller and tuned down version of Samsung's flagship phone is already being prepared and here we are seeing the leaked photos and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.

XUGS Recognition Day 2013

Mar 24, 2013

Last March 22, Friday, Xavier University Grade School Department gives due recognition to all the deserving honor pupils of each class. This time, the ceremonies happened in the XUGS Covered Courts housed in its Macasandig Campus.

How to Post Codes in Your Blog

Mar 23, 2013

Desktop website browsers, including most mobile browsers, use languages such as HTML and XML to render the various elements of a web page. So without special tags, a blog post containing a line/s of raw code will appear on the published post as the actual element the code describes. Blog authors can use special scripts, tags and plugins to display raw code on a blog post instead of the interpretation of that code.

So, you have a code and want to post this to your blog. What will you do so that it will be displayed correctly? I recommend this tool. It is very easy to use. 

Huawei Ascend G700 Quad Core Jelly Bean Leaked

Chinese mobile phone maker, Huawei, is about to announce a new high-end Android smartphone, the Ascend G700. The folks over at evleaks and paopao0128 have just published the first press photo of Huawei Ascend G700, which will probably be launched globally soon.

Leaked photo and partial specifications shown below.

Download Symbianize Wallpaper for Android

Symbianize (symbianize.com) has been one of the leading forums in the Philippines to date. This website has helped me a lot when it came to my computer knowledge. I have been a member of this forum for quite a long time already, although I just scan through posts and discussions. Since this site has helped me a lot, I dedicate this android wallpaper I created to symbianize and to all the Filipinos who use and learn from this forum. We, Filipinos, can be really proud of this website.

Anyways, here is the download links for the android wallpapers I made. Enjoy!

Download Black Wallpaper Power for Android

Mar 22, 2013

I was trying to find a good black wallpaper for android when I saw this wallpaper with neon power button. This would really look good on an android phone. So I adjusted the dimensions so that you do not have to crop it yourself.

Anyways here is the thumbnail with the download links below. Enjoy this captivating black wallpaper.

Will the Hyundai T7 or T7S Be Released in the Philippines?

I went around the corners of the internet to find an interesting gadget. This tablet has been released in China, with a muscled specification to rival Samsung's newly released SIV.  This device is the high-end Android tablet with the low-cost strategy. So that means a full blown hardware with not a big hole in the pocket. Let's see.

Let me just summarize the Specification of this tablet.

Update 2: Congratulations to the Honor Pupils of 4-Rizal

Mar 20, 2013

After almost 2 days of waiting, the release of the honors list is out!
Congratulations to my pupils!

Here is the list:

Update 1: Honor Pupils and Those Advised to Take Summer Classes

As of March 20, 2013 - 12:21PM.

The moderators of Grade 4 (in XUGS Macasandig) have not yet received the final list of honor pupils from the registrar. If you need updates, please feel free to text me.

Cardcaptor Sakura Wallpaper for Android

Mar 19, 2013

While searching for the next wallpaper I would like to edit. I just remembered one of the anime that is really dear to me. I have watched Cardcaptor Sakura when I was young and this anime has really made a great impact on me. Great story, well thought plot and the BEST ending I have ever seen in an anime series.

Anyways, here is the anime wallpaper I have made for those Cardcaptor Sakura lovers.

How to Mentally Multiply a Two-Digit Number by 11

Let me share to you how to multiply two-digit numbers by 11. It's easy!

To multiply by a 2-digit number add the two digits and place the sum in between!
Examples:

Naruto Wallpaper for Android

I have always been a fan of anime. In my younger years I was preoccupied with watching anime.

I dedicate this android wallpaper I created to one of the well-loved and most watched anime of all time, Naruto.

This is adjusted to fit android devices so go ahead and download it now. :)

XUGS Celebrates its 71st Commencement Exercises

Mar 17, 2013

Last March 16, Saturday, Xavier University Grade School celebrated its 71st Commencement Exercises.

It started at around 2 in the afternoon with a graduation mass held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel, Xavier University. After the celebration of the mass, the graduates had their snacks.

UFC 158: GSP defeats Diaz

The UFC has came back to Montreal, Canada for UFC 158. It wasn't the worst beating ever seen in the octagon, but UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre thoroughly dominated challenger Nick Diaz en route to a clearcut unanimous-decision win.

Postings for My Android Wallpaper and Keywords

I have created this post for personal use. :)
This post is for me to know where I will post my new "masterpieces" for Android wallpapers. (hahaha)

inMobi Status Update: Rejected

Last night, I received an email from inMobi, about the status of the mobile website I would like them to serve advertisements on.

The email states:

How To Format USB to NTFS in Windows XP

Mar 16, 2013

By default, Windows XP will only let you format a flash disk to FAT and FAT32. Today I will show you through screen shoots how to format your flash disk to NTFS format.

Here are the steps you will do.

Mobile Advertising Network: inMobi

I have been searching the internet for a way to monetize the hard work I have placed in creating a responsive mobile website. I was rejected by Google Adsense for more than a year. So I have to find other means of monetizing my mobile site.

I was hard up on searching and one of the sites lead me to inMobi.

What is inMobi?

Android Wallpaper: OS X's Lion Andromeda

Mar 15, 2013

I have been doing some editing on the image and I have finally found the right dimensions to fit this beautiful Default Wallpaper from OS X's Lion to an Android Phone. Presenting the Andromeda Wallpaper for Android

Enjoy! Download Links available.

Education is the Most Powerful Tool

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
-Nelson Mandela

@NicoCalunia
#inspiring quotes, #quotes, #quotesaboutlife

Free McMuffins on First National Breakfast Day!


I took this photo, shown below, while ordering a meal from McDonald's Xavier University Branch, Cagayan de Oro City. Anyways, what is all the fuzz about National Breakfast Day?

On Monday, March 18, McDonald's Philippines together with about 5,000 other branches in Asia, the Middle East and South Africa will be celebrating the first National Breakfast Day. The classic favorite grab n' go breakfast item, the McMuffin, will be given away for free to the first 1,000 customers in each branch.

A New Non-European Jesuit Pope is Named

Mar 14, 2013


Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was surprisingly elected to be the new leader of a troubled Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, taking the name Francis I and becoming the first non-European pope in nearly 13 centuries.

2013 National Achievement Test in Cagayan de Oro City

As a start, I want to clear things up. What is meant by an Achievement Test?

According to education.com, an Achievement Test is a test of knowledge or proficiency based on something learned or taught. The purpose of an achievement test is to determine student's knowledge in a particular subject area. Achievement tests are often administered by the state to measure specific areas of learning such as math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.

Thus, the National Achievement Test (NAT) is aimed to test pupils knowledge in the different subjects. The subjects I am pertaining to are the following: Filipino, Mathematics, English, Science and HeKaSi (Heograpia, Kasaysayan at Sibika). The said test was to be answered in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Sweet & Sour and Curry Fish at Mandarin Centrio

Mar 12, 2013

Last night, we ate at Mandarin located on the third floor of Centrio Ayala Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. I just love these fish recipes they offer to customers.

This is good since it is the season of lent.

Advanced Google Search Operators

Here are some nifty things Google Search can do for your blogger blog.
Just replace the myblog to your blogspot domain name.

Who are linking to my blog? This is a good way of finding out who linked to your blog.
Type link:http://myblog.blogspot.com to the search bar and press enter.

The Papal Conclave in Summary

Mar 11, 2013

How is the new Roman Catholic Pope chosen/elected?
I tried to search on the question about the election of the new pope. Google lead me to CNN's detailed account of the latest news about the Papal Conclave in Rome.

I will just summarize the whole text. Here are some important points:

Strategies in Teaching Math - LET

Last February 16, I presented a lecture on some strategies and techniques in teaching math in the Learning Resource Center of Xavier University - School of education. This was purposely done to review and refresh the minds of the graduating students of the School of Education.

The lecture was done from 4 o'clock in the afternoon to 7. The lecture composed of the different stages in lesson development: Planning, Implementing and Activities that addresses the current situation of the pupils with regards to their math needs.

Top 3 File Manager for Android

The Android Market is flooded with file management applications, and a new user is left wandering and wondering with the choices at their disposal. Which one will you pick if you are new to Android?

There are a lot of file managers out there but here are the three best and most downloaded file managers for android that I would strongly recommend. Two of these are free and one is a paid application.

XUGS Preschool Graduation 2013

Xavier University Covered Courts
Last March 9, the Xavier University Grade School Preschool Department had its graduation rites for the graduating Kinder 2 pupils held at the XU Covered Courts. Well for next year they will be entering Grade 1. Congratulations to them!

@NicoCalunia

LET in Cagayan de Oro

I was taking my morning walk to Cogon Market when I saw a huge crowd of people buzzing around the front gate of Camaman-an Elementary School. I just then remembered that the Licensure Exam for Teacher (LET) is today. :)

Anyways, good luck and God bless to those who took the test.
Congratulations in advance!

@NicoCalunia

8 Steps To Add Breadcrumb Navigation to Blogger

What is Breadcrumb Navigation?
Breadcrumb navigation, or breadcrumb trail, is an aid that allows website visitors to keep track of their location within the hierarchy of the website. The breadcrumb navigation is typically located horizontally across the top of a web page below the title and header of the page.

Breadcrumb navigation for Blogger Blogs typically looks like this:
Homepage > Label > Post Title

The Right Person Will Come

Mar 10, 2013

It does not matter how you look, what your weight is or how much make up you put on. The right person will love you for what is inside.

@NicoCalunia

Movies Showing at Gaisano CdeO

Here are the movies showing in Gaisano Mall, Cagayan de Oro City:

C1: The Last Exorcism Part II
C2: Oz: The Great and Powerful
C3: Beautiful Creatures
C4: Jack The Giant Slayer

Enjoy your weekend!

@NicoCalunia

Set Boundaries

You can't always be nice. That's how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries.

@NicoCalunia

Let Love Dominate

Mar 8, 2013

You must let love dominate your thoughts, for their is little meaning to anything unless love is found at its core.

@NicoCalunia

Struggles Should Make Us Stronger

Welcome your struggles. They make you stronger. They make you smarter. When you overcome them, you always become a better you.

@NicoCalunia

XUGS Celebrates Magis Awards - Club Culminating

Mar 6, 2013

Magis Awards
Xavier University Grade School celebrates its annual Magis Awards.
This is the event of the school year when pupils are recognized for
their efforts.

Congratulations to all the awardees!

@NicoCalunia

Make the Most of Your Time

The most important decision you will ever make is to make the most of the time that is given to you.

@NicoCalunia

Let Us Solve The Rubik's Cube

Mar 4, 2013

H3 Circle Rubik's Cube
He is one pupil from the H3 Circle who just solved the Rubik's Cube.

We had activities in solving the cube in our club. :D

@NicoCalunia

Mistakes Are For Learning

Mistakes are meant for learning, not repeating.

@NicoCalunia

Filipinos are Creative

Mar 2, 2013

Pinoy Cups - Filipino Starbucks
Check this out. This is why Filipinos are very creative and to some
extent does a little plagiarism. :)

@NicoCalunia

Movies Showing at Gaisano Mall

As of March 2, 2013:
These are the movies showing at Gaisano Mall Cagayan de Oro City:

C1: Stocker
C2: Jack the Giant Slayer
C3: A Good Day to Die Hard
C4: Beautiful Creatures

@NicoCalunia

Failure is Not Falling Down

Failure is not falling down. It is not getting up.

@NicoCalunia

Man Wants the Truth

Mar 1, 2013

Everyone wants the truth but no one wants to be honest.

@NicoCalunia

Requirements 1: Guidance Office

Feb 28, 2013

The school year, 2012 - 2013, is now on its last stretch. I will be posting my requirements so that I can keep track of all the things I will submit. Finally, the requirements from the Guidance Office is here.

1. Guidance Services Evaluation Form for Pupils
2. Guidance Services Evaluation Form from Moderators
3. HRG Evaluation Form for Moderators
4. HRG Module (Moderator's Copy)
5. HRG Journal of Pupils
6. Anecdotal Forms
7. Wellness Evaluation

@NicoCalunia

Make the Most Today

Feb 27, 2013

Today only comes once in a lifetime. Make the most out of it.

@NicoCalunia

Fat Buster: Chili Pepper

Feb 26, 2013

Here is what I have found out about hot peppers!

Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers its kick, heats up your body, which makes you melt additional calories. You can get it by eating raw, cooked, dried or powdered. Add as much hot sauce as possible to soups, eggs and meats.

No wonder our Asian brothers and sisters are not getting fat. :)

@NicoCalunia

Relationsips Are Not Perfect

Relationships won't work if you expect it to be perfect. Every relationship has fights and arguments. Deal with it or stay single.

@NicoCalunia

Custom robots.txt for BlogSpot Blog

Feb 25, 2013

So I have been wandering around the internet trying to know more about robots.txt for Blogspot and I have found a custom robots.txt for Blogger. Follow this simple steps and you will create your own robots.txt in no time.

Philippines Celebrates EDSA Revolution

It is the 27th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution. This was the day that changed the face of Philippine politics. Freedom was regained from the dictatorial rule of the Marcoses.

Enjoy this day everyone. No classes! :)

@NicoCalunia

Do Not Give Up

Do not give up on the things that make you happy.

@NicoCalunia

Your Greatest Strength

Sometimes you don't realize your greatest strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.

@NicoCalunia

Walk Away or Try Harder?

Feb 24, 2013

One of the hardest decision you'll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.

@NicoCalunia

"The Oktaves" Live in CdeO

Feb 23, 2013

Oktaves live in Centrio Ayala
Oktaves live in Centrio Ayala
On the 2nd of March 2013 at 6 o'clock, the Oktaves will perform at the Centrio Garden in Cagayan de Oro City. This group is composed of Bobby Padilla, Chris Padilla, Ivan Garcia, Nitoy Adriano and the music icon, Ely Buendia.

Do not miss this chance to see them live.

@NicoCalunia

Movies Showing at Gaisano CdeO

Here is the latest list of movies showing in Gaisano Mall Cagayan de Oro City:

C1: Lincoln
C2: Beautiful Creatures
C3: A Good Day to Die Hard
C4: A Moment in Time

The Essense of Fear

Fear does not exist anywhere except in the mind.

@NicoCalunia

Work Harder

Work harder and complain less.

@NicoCalunia

Life is a Card Game

Feb 21, 2013

Life consists of not holding good cards, but in playing the cards you hold well.

@NicoCalunia

Think Positive

Feb 20, 2013

Just because something hasn't worked out for you now, doesn't mean there isn't something big in store for you in the future. Have faith.

@NicoCalunia

Manila Film Center Caught Fire

Feb 19, 2013

The Manila Film Center is on fire. It has reached Fourth Alarm
according to the Bureau of Fire.

Typhoon Crising's Signal #1

Another tropical depression hits the Philippines. It is named "Crising."

Here are the areas with Signal #1:
1. Zamboanga del Norte
2. Zamboanga del Sur
3. Zamboanga Sibugay

Tropical Depression Crising will be 60 kms South West of Zamboanga by Wednesday.

Post Title Before Blog Title on Blogger.com

The default title formatting for your Blogger blog is to display your blog title and then the post title. Post title and blog title both are very important for search engine optimization. Certainly this will affect the flow of visitors in your site. Because when someone is searching for a topic he would like to click on the site that matches his search words.

Here are the simple steps you can follow to make your post title appear before your blog's title.

Life Is An Experiment

Here are the tweets I have seen that were talking about Life as an Experiment:

"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."

"Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Follow me: @NicoCalunia

Camaman-an at Dawn

Feb 18, 2013

camaman-an, cagayan de oro city
I went out of the house at about 5 in the morning. My goals were to have a walk around our barangay and to break a little sweat.

My aunt then said buy some pandesal, so I brought 10 pesos with me.

I have noticed the tranquility around and so I took my phone and shot the scene.

I hope we take time to see the calmness of things before we drown into the sea of busy work and tedious school.

Have a good morning! :)

Movies Showing in Gaisano CdeO

Feb 17, 2013

February 17,2012

Here are the movies showing in Gaisano CdeO:

C1 - Die Hard 2D
C2 - A Moment in Time
C3 - Safe Haven
C4 - Die Hard

6.2 Earthquake in Mindanao

A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering panic, but there were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

The quake struck at 12:37 pm (0437 GMT), off the coast, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) northeast of the town of Sarangani, said the government seismology institute.

Residents said people rushed out of buildings in panic after the quake sent lighting fixtures swaying.

An Unexamined Life

Feb 16, 2013

An unexamined life is not worth living.

@NicoCalunia

Quote: Happiness is Loving What You Have

Feb 15, 2013

Happiness is not about getting what you want all the time, it's about loving what you have.

@NicoCalunia

Act of God? Lightning After Pope's Resignation

Feb 14, 2013

Monday's (Feb. 11) surprising announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that he was resigning from the papacy struck some observers like a bolt out of the blue.

And a few hours later, an actual bolt of lightning struck St. Peter's Basilica, the centerpiece of the Vatican and one of the holiest sites in Christendom, NBC News reported.

Was the lightning strike, coming just hours after Pope Benedict's announcement, evidence of God's wrath, or some ominous sign from above? Perhaps, but it was more likely the natural result of a rainstorm that was passing over Rome at the time.

Valentine's Day Test

xavier university grade school pupils
I apologize if the title is misleading. This post is not a test of being compatible with someone on Valentine's Day. But what can be a more catchy title to this post?

I gave a long test to my pupils on Valentine's Day. I just hope they still feel it is Heart's Day and get high scores. Have a great day everyone.

@Nico Calunia

Love is Acceptance of Who You Are

The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all your mistakes and weaknesses, and still thinks you're completely amazing.

Happy Valentines!

@Nico Calunia

Is This A Coincidence?

Feb 13, 2013

Lightning in Rome
A flash of lighting is seen over St.Peter's Basilica during a rainstorm at Vatican in this picture provided by Ansa on February 11, 2013. Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church on Monday when he announced he would stand down, the first pope to do so in 700 years, saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to carry on.

Source: REUTERS/ANSA/ Alessandro Di Meo

Ash Wednesday

Repent and Believe in the Gospel.

@NicoCalunia

Full Text of Pope's Declaration

Feb 12, 2013

Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.

Irony of Counting Quote

"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that
counts can be counted."

-Albert Einstein

@NicoCalunia

Ready, Get Set, Go Campaign

Feb 11, 2013

February 12, 2013 marks the start of the campaign period for the
Senatorial Election this May.

But from my average Filipino's perspective, campaigning already started last year.

Pope Benedict Steps Down

When I heard this on television I was really shocked. On February 28, the highest ranking official of the Roman Catholic Church will vacate the pontificate.

Reasons for this were mainly due to health and old age. I am sad that the papacy will be vacant again. I just remembered my catechism lessons about the pope and how they are chosen.

Misty Monday Morning

XUGS Macasandig

The picture above is taken during this gloomy Monday morning in XUGS Macasandig.

It is good that it isn't humid. But I just wish it will not rain cats and dogs later in the evening.

Have a great week ahead! :D

My First Dividend from a Cooperative

Feb 10, 2013

cooperative dividend
This is a photograph of my first ever dividend from a cooperative. Even if it only reads Php 200, it is a good start.

I have joined this cooperative last June 2012 and good thing I received something from them.

But I have some questions about cooperatives:

An Hour with God

Our Lady of Fatima Church Cagayan de Oro
Spending an hour with our creator is not that much trouble. It is way of thanking Him for all the graces He has given us for a week.

I usually go to the Our Lady of Fatima Church in CdeO since it is the church nearest our house.

Have a blessed Sunday everyone.

CdeO Red Cross Volunteer Run

Today marks the nationwide Red Cross Volunteers' Run. In the city of
Cagayan de Oro the route will be:

Start: Red Cross Region 10 Office
(Corrales Ave.)
- Marcos Bridge
- Carmen
- New Bridge
- Rodelsa Circle
End: Provincial Office

Integral Calculus

Feb 9, 2013

I just came from my calculus class. I was amazed at how much I missed
in 1 meeting. I really need to cope now. Hoping I have more time. :D

@NicoCalunia

Showing at Gaisano CdeO

I love watching movies. It might be on the big or small screen. I am
sure many also loves watching movies.

Here is the line-up of movies Gaisano mall in Cagayan de Oro offers as
of Feb. 8, 2012:

Cinema 1: Bullet To The Head 2D
Cinema 2: Upside Down 2D
Cinema 3: Mama
Cinema 4: Chinese Zodiac

Everyday Hope

Start every day with a new hope.

@NicoCalunia

Mail2Blog Experiment II

Feb 8, 2013

I have tinkered with some of the features of sending emails to Blogger and then posting it as a blog entry.

Here are three things I have found out.

1. The subject of your email will become the title of your post.

2. Attaching photos to the email you sent will be posted directly to your blog.

Posted Through Email

Table headerTable header
Table cell 1Table cell 2
Table cell 3Table cell 4

Test Post 2

Feb 7, 2013

<html>
<body>
<div style='border:1px solid #FFF;'>This should be in a box</div><bt/>
<a href='calcunico.blogspot.com'>This should be a link.</a><br/>
<b> This text should be bold. </b> <br/>
</body>
</html>

Mail2Blog Experiment I

Results:

1. Attaching a photo to your email posts the photo directly to your blog.

2. HTML Tag <div> is not rendered properly. It just appears as text.

Recommendations:
1. Try posting a whole HTML structure to your posts. From the opening
<html> tag to </html>. Maybe it will render correctly.
2. Try other html tags.

Email post html and photo

<div style='border:1px solid'> This text should have borders.</div>

End of test post thru email. :)

MTAP Results

February 7, 2012

Here are the results for the MTAP division Orals for Cagayan de Oro District:

Grade 4:
City Central School (First)
St. Mary's School (Second)
South City Central (Third)

Grade 6:
Xavier University Grade School (First)

Congratulations!

MTAP Division Orals

The MTAP Division Orals for Cagayan de Oro will be at West City Central, Carmen.

Hope our young math enthusiasts enjoy this event.

Be Positive Quote

Feb 6, 2013

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start thinking of what
could go right.

@NicoCalunia

Analyze Your Webpage

Feb 5, 2013

Knowing how big (in kilobytes) your webpage is can affect Search Engine Optimization and Page Load Time.

Having a lesser load time means that your webpage will load faster. This means that your website's visitor will not wait long for them to see what your site contains. This will also be beneficial to those who are developing mobile-friendly sites.

Here is the online tool I am recommending:

True Happiness Quote

True happiness comes from within yourself, not someone else.

@NicoCalunia

Profile Page

The profile page has been set up already. But it has no contents yet. :)

What else should I include?
Hmmm... maybe i will include my facebook page, twitter, etc.

Watch out for it!

Top Free Mobile Emulators

These are some of the best online mobile emulators that can help you build a mobile site and for testing.

1. Opera Mini Simulator
A live demo of Opera Mini 7.1 that functions as it would when installed on a handset.
Operating System: Symbian, Java Phones, Android, iOs

Post by Email

Feb 4, 2013

This post has been posted through email.

Thumbnail

nico calunia This is the thumbnail I will use for posts. :)

My First Post

Hi! This is my first post to my own mobile-friendly site. God bless all of us!