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Pacman Pawns Cotto for Historic Win!

Capiz Gym is fully packed with thousands of eager fans waiting to celebrate their hero's historic bout. Dubbed Firepower, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, brought out all their arsenal and it was war, or for Cotto it seems like it. The defending champ got most damage from the bomb-like punches of the Philippine's best.

The result was no surprise as the Pacman now owns a world-record seven boxing titles. Well done and congratulations to my main man!

All I ever wanted

How to Setup Your Printer to ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router

Here's quick guide to setup a print server using ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router in Windows XP SP3.

1. Plug your printer into the WL-520GU USB port
2. Turn on your printer and the ASUS internal print server will be able to detect it as seen on the Printer Status admin page.
   
3. Install the correct driver for that printer.
4. To configure that printer, go to Start>Settings>Printers and Faxes and right-click on your printer and select Properties.
5. Select the Ports tab and click on Add Port, then select the Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port.
6. Set the IP Address to 192.168.1.1 and click Next.
7. Click Custom and then Settings.
   
8. Leave the Port Settings data unchanged. Click Ok, Apply , and Close.
9. On the Printers and Faxes window, right-click on the printer and select Use Printer Online.

You can now access the print server via cable or wireless network.

29 + Life

I know a friend who has undergone metamorphosis in a matter of months - from a darker, hopeless, and pointless living to a life filled with meaning, joy, and enthusiasm.

I could not recognize him a year ago as on this same date he struggled to find meaning of his existence. Giving himself a gift of knowledge, he didn't how this decision would ripple through and finally earned him a place more than he'd ever imagined (or at least when he reached 29).

This guy is passionate even then but has lost his touch, because, he really lost his touch. The year went by so fast and he will attest that in that year he was the worst of himself. Still, his talents and perhaps his reputation kept him afloat, saving him from insanity and from himself.

Nevertheless, he kept a straight face all throughout, never revealing the angst and the depression which plague him night in and night out. Fast forward to the month of love, a fitting event began to transpire that will change the course of his life and who knows, maybe history. Love was and is key, as it has always been throughout generations.

Now, this friend of mine is back in his game. Perhaps not fully functional but he is not the right track. I can see him not only recuperating but morphing - becoming mature and eventually able to fly and be free. I wish him all the best for he is really an inspiration to me. Fulfill your destiny my friend!

What fight? Pacquiao owned Hatton!

I waited a long time for this much-hyped, nevertheless historic sports spectacle and I was not disappointed. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao pawned Ricky "Hitman" Hatton big time! Savor this final knockdown courtesy of the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.




* Yeah baby! 1 hour... 1 full hour! ;-)

No Choice!

There comes a time in a man's life where he has to take responsibility because he has to, and not because he wants to. Situations seem to connive to get the best out you, knowing you have the skills and abilities, and the potential to be one of history's best. As a man you can either run away or own up to it, knowing it will be harder than ever but the rewards might be worth it. Our history, movies, books and comics are full of these stories - stories that show that indeed with "greater power comes greater responsibilities" and that "some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." I hope we can learn from these and pass them to the next generation so they will surpass us.

Remember, Remember... the 7th of April

I always consider seven (7) special but it isn't the number itself but the events surrounding it. I love the 7th day of April for it is a day of new beginnings. The future will be much brighter because of what happened today. This song sums it all up.

Talk about beating the buzzer...

I watched this NBA game today between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. I wasn't routing for anyone since I just wanted to see an entertaining game, and I got one! This particular buzzer-beating play by Anthony Carter of Nuggets at the end of the half is certainly the play of the day.


I recorded the play, reviewed it to see if the ball was really out of his hands before the buzzer sounded (or the red lights went off in the backboard), and they were right to count it. Nice work!

Capiz will host WVRAA Meet '09

The province of Capiz is prepared to host the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet this coming March 15-21, 2009. Gov. Victor A. Tanco urges Capizeños to support this prestigious event which puts the province in the regional limelight.

For more news about Capiz you can download their official newsletter "Pag-Ulikid" here.

Capiz Website (www.capiz.gov.ph) will be live soon!

The Official Website of Capiz is currently being upgraded and modified to serve a wider purpose of not only informing the visitors but also by providing an array of interactivities to enhance the online experience of every user.

The site will soon be accessible via http://www.capiz.gov.ph.

Nurse Licensure Examination Result - November 2008

The Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) Results for November 2008.

Click on a letter below to view the corresponding file.

A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 E F G1 G2 H I J K L1 L2 M1 M2 N O P1 P2 Q R1 R2 S1 S2 T1 T2 U V W Y Z

The Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam is a multiple choice exam to test basic nursing level competency which considers the objectives of the nursing curriculum, the broad areas of nursing and other related disciplines and competencies. It is held every June and December annually in various public schools throughout the Philippines. Room assignment for the exams are posted outside the Professional Regulation Commission building at least three days before the exam.
Qualifications

Qualifications
At the time of filing the application for the examination of nurses, the applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen or a subject of a country which permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis of the subject or citizen of such country, provided that the requirmeents for the registration or licensing or nursess in said country are substantially the same as those prescribed in this RA 9173.
2. Be of good moral character
3. Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a college or university that complies with the standards of nursing education duly recognized by the proper government agency.

Ratings
In order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general average of at least seventy five percent (75%) with a rating of not below sixty percent (60%) in any subject. An examinee who obtains an average rating of less than seventy-five percent (75%) must take the examination again but only in the subject or subjects where he/she is rated below sixty percent (60%). In order to pass the succeeding examination, an examinee must obtain a rating of at least seventy-five (75%) in the subjects or subjects repeated.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Nursing_Licensure_Exam

TESDA Delists PC Operations NC II as a Promulgated Training Regulations

Here's an advisory from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) dated Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

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Please be informed that during the 61st TESDA Board Meeting held last May 21, 2008, TESDA Board resolved and approved the delisting PC Operation as a national qualification and the incorporation of its core competencies in the common competencies of other relevant national qualifications as will be recommended by the concerned industry bodies/experts.

All TVET providers with registered PC Operations NC II shall be given one (1) year from effectivity of this resolution to phase out such programs.

Competency Assessment and Certification for PC Operations NC II shall likewise be phased-out with one (1) year from effectivity of the resolution. Guidelines for this transition shall be issued by the Secretariat within 60 days from effectivity of the resolution.

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Do You Need Pre-need?

Pre-need means something that you would pay for in advance for future use, or a future investment. The term pre-need is commonly used in the insurance businesses which includes memorial plan, pension plan, education plan, etc.

According to the latest news the pre-need industry faces collapse which may be due to the effects of western recession or mismanagement on the part of trustee banks who invest the planholders' payments. Whatever it may be, the future seems bleak for this industry.

Human as we are, we have a very hard time dealing with uncertainties. There are always risks and we have the choice to manage these ourselves or transfer these to others in exchange for a premium.

I personally am not a big fan of insurances or plans because they somehow give you a false sense of security. Added to this is the accumulating data about insurance companies who were not able to insure themselves financially. They seem to be more into insuring that they get the profits while providing a lot of coverage restrictions and hiding under bureaucracy when questioned by their customers.

How about you, what do you think?

Pres. Obama: Yes He Did!

Finally, after a very long U.S. presidential campaign which I only started following last January 2008, Pres. Barack H. Obama gained the keys to the White House. I was up all night surfing different channels covering the oath-taking and inaugural parade, and got into the hype which is somehow symbolic of our need for change and hoping for a brighter future despite the grim reality the world is now facing.

Enjoy these clips I compiled from this moment in history.