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May 29, 2011

What I Love About Samsung 2View Camera

Recently, I just learned that Samsung has a new camera called the Samsung 2View Camera. When I heard about it, I was like -- "Yeah, just another digicam.." I was expecting to be bored.

But when I checked out the features of this new camera, I was proved wrong. Very wrong.

Why? You see, this camera has the things you wish your digital camera has. I know I do for my camera.

The Samsung 2View Camera series comprised of three awesome models namely ST700, PL170, PL120. It offers the latest in Samsung’s point-and-shoot innovation, which is the dual LCD screen feature found at the front side and back side of the camera. Imagine that - 2 LCD screens is equal to twice the fun. And I agree.

What I found particularly interesting about these cameras is that, there is such a thing as Child Mode. Well, what does that entail? For me, Dabby is much too silly to take a proper pose in front of the cam. It is either he is too bored to smile or too busy to notice a shot on the cam.

But with these cameras, a built in “Child Mode” feature is available. With it, you can download or create your own animation to keep your kids’ smiling and entertained, as you take interesting photos of them. I say it is darn useful for taking my kiddo's pics.
If you don't have kids though and just on the way to have one, I noticed a very nice feature of these cameras that I want to use too. It's the Couple Shots or Self-Portrait. How it works is that, the front screen of the dual LCD will let you see a preview of your shots.

I find it very convenient that you can do this in a camera. No more wrong angles when I take pics of me and Mark (which is quite a few). This feature is very, very nice for me.
It might be very hard to imagine all these stuff  so check out this TV commercial of the Samsung 2View Camera. I am sure you will be as thrilled as I am. 


By the way, before I forget, they have an incoming contest that you have to tune in to soon. You can like their Facebook page (click on the image below) and see how you can win one of the many giveaways they will be handing out soon.

Here are the mechanics:

1. Like and Share the Samsung Camera fan page to your friends. 
2. Type “Win Samsung 2View Cameras by liking and sharing @Samsung Cameras PH” in your status message box. Don’t forget to tag the Samsung Camera fan page! 
3. All tagged entries will be raffled off, where two (2) lucky fans get a chance to win a Samsung 2View Camera - (ST500)! 

Promo Period: May 15, 2011 – May 30, 2011

Go and join! :)

May 27, 2011

5 Reasons to Join the Cebu Blog Camp

I have just arrived from Siquijor. Wrapped up my vacation earlier because of one thing: Cebu Blog Camp is tomorrow. I know that this is something that I should not miss this month. Or this year even.

The Cebu blog Camp is an event organized annually by the Cebu Bloggers of the Blog and Soul Movement which is the educating leg of the Philippine Blog Awards Inc. which has been running for already four years. This is the largest gathering of bloggers in Cebu.


Here are 5 reasons why I am joining the camp.


1. Iligan Bloggers Society

Inspired by the growth of blogging and the organized efforts of the bloggers from other cities and towns in the Philippines, along with two other co-founders - Lovette and Xyza - we decided it was time to form our own little society in Iligan. And of course, it was aptly named Iligan Bloggers Society. The best and only blogging community in Iligan City.

We just started organizing ourselves, had our first meet up and now gained the support of the the Tourism Department of Iligan City. Hence, the Iligan Bloggers will be joining to meet the other bloggers that we gained inspiration from. Worth travelling indeed.

Go Iligan!! :)

2. Cebu Bloggers Society

Some of the organizers of the Cebu Blog Camp itself are from Cebu Bloggers Society and it would be a great event to meet the same members of the society where I am one of the members of the Board of Trustees.

We have a long way to go with our Project Quilt for Cebu Bloggers but we will get there. :)

3. Janette Toral

I would love to meet my teacher for Blog Entrepreneurship who helped me organize my first ever Bloggable Seminar. Would have loved it if we had another one by this month but because of my vacation, I was not able to have the time to organize one.

Hoping to meet her there and gain nuggets of wisdom.

4. Social Media Marketing 101

I would love to learn from Coy Caballes of Globe and learn what I can about Social Media Marketing from the perspective of one handing a large account.

5. Other bloggers joining the Camp


I know there are still some who are joining up who are not members of blogging orgs. Some of these guys might even be influential bloggers of Cebu who just chose not to be part of an org,

Aside from that, I am well aware that there are other bloggers from places like CDO who are also coming. Would love to meet them.

And these are the sponsors of the event




THE CEBU BLOG CAMP 2011

is co-presented by


Bronze Sponsors


Media and Institution Partners

Official Web Browser

Official TV Media Partner

Official Online Print Media
Official Photo-Social Media Partner

DONOR

Academy for International Culinary Arts


May 10, 2011

Join the First Ever Philippine Spring Cleaning Day (PSCD)!

Indeed poor sanitation affects productivity. It is something that I struggle with at home given that I have fulltime work, homeschool my kid and have to take care of things around the house.

Everything should be spic and span or else it would lead to someone in the family getting sick and losing quality time with the kid or losing work hours. Not good.

Given this situation, we make it a habit of buying Lysol to disinfect. It could range from the toilet or the bedroom or the corner where we put the cat's litter.


If you are living in these five cities (Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Manila, and Pasay) in Metro Manila do join the Philippine Spring Cleaning Day (PSCD).

And I'm sure you're logged in Facebook which means you can also like their page at www.facebook.com/philippinespringcleaningday

Cheers to us mommies.

Five cities in Metro Manila will demonstrate how the country can save lives, time, and money, as they join the first-ever “Philippine Spring Cleaning Day (PSCD).”

In its goal to push for cleaning and sanitation as one of the most effective ways to lower the country's disease burden, representatives from the Department of Health (DoH), UP-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH), Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP), Reckitt Benckiser, Lysol, and several local government units are calling for better sanitation through the institution of the first Philippine Spring Cleaning Day.

On May 11, there will be a simultaneous cleanup across five cities, namely Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Manila, and Pasay.

“We hope to educate as well as to encourage the habit of cleaning and disinfecting of Filipino homes through this annual event,” says Marichu Gozun, Senior Brand Manager of Lysol.

According to a joint study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), at least 20 million Filipinos are exposed to poor sanitation. This means that one-fourth of the Philippine population has poor hygiene practices, do not have the benefit of an accessible and safe toilet, or do not dispose of human waste properly. The fact that less than half of Filipinos wash their hands after using the bathroom is a very telling statistic that speaks of the country's unfortunate attitudes towards cleaning and sanitation.

Being one with the PSCD's advocacy to educate Filipinos about the significance of cleaning and disinfecting, DoH Environmental Health Chief Dr. Rodolfo Albornoz says that families should be mindful of the harmful effects of poor sanitation not only on their health but also on other aspects of their lives.

For instance, poor sanitation affects productivity. “The rhinovirus–the virus responsible for approximately 50 percent of the cases of flu and the common cold in both adults and children–causes Filipinos to lose an average of eight school or work days a year,” shares Dr. Albornoz. Consequently, poor sanitation also results in increased economic losses.

The campaign's concentration on household cleaning is highly significant because proponents of the PSCD believe that even the home, which is supposed to be every family's place of refuge, can be unsafe. They note that bacteria dwell on everyday things in the home that are taken for granted. “What people do not know is that they are more likely to get sick from germs and viruses in their own homes than in any other place,” says PIDSP President Dr. Lester Deniega.

UP-NIH Executive Director Dr. Lulu Bravo agrees. “We invite everyone to take part in this initiative and join the fight against diseases,” ends Dr. Bravo.

Indeed, intensified cleaning and disinfection will go a long way towards helping the country save time and money, reduce economic costs, and increase productivity as well as people’s overall health and productivity.

Be part of the first public and private initiative for cleaning and sanitation, and join the Department of Health, Lysol and partner organizations as they celebrate Philippine Spring Cleaning Day on May 11. For more details, log on to www.philippinespringcleaningday.com and like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/philippinespringcleaningday.