HitWise: Facebook tops the Giant

The week ending March 13, 2010 Facebook reaches Top Ranking in the US and became the most visited website for the week.  Last September of 2007 Google fell to No. 2 from MySpace which is another social networking site.

“The market share of visits to Facebook.com increased 185% last week as compared to the same week in 2009, while visits to Google.com increased 9% during the same time frame.” – Heather Dougherty

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The New World’s Richest Person

Bill Gates is no longer the richest man in the world.

Mexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu took the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ billionaire list this year.

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Press Release: Google in Cebu

Google in Cebu

Christine M. Songco, Technical Program Manager, Developer Relations, Google Inc.  and Dan de Lima Software Engineer, Google Japan will be lead speakers in an Innovation forum entitled, “ Inspiring Innovation: the Google Way” on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Conference Hall, Library Building, UP Visayas Cebu College.

The whole day event will begin with talks in the morning which will feature developments in open source, Google maps  and their applications. An award for the best Google application will be given in the afternoon following a DevCon Hackathon.

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Happy Soles Will Travel To Brazil

Are you ready to flip-flop your way to a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Brazil?

The answer better be yes as world-famous fashion brand Havaianas kicks off its new Happy Soles campaign for anyone 18 years old and above. This campaign celebrates the fact that Havaianas has been both a witness and a reminder of Filipinos’ happiest moments. A constant companion on everything from beach trips to food trips, Havaianas has trekked up mountains, walked down wedding aisles and danced under the pale moonlight. For many happy soles, Havaianas is a daily reminder of moments spent with friends and filled with laughter – moments that define who we are.

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6 Tips On Applying For A Passport

1.) Bring the Complete Requirements

Making sure having the complete requirements eliminates you from delaying your passport application.  But before submitting it to the DFA, double check if your requirements are correct. Take for example, details(name, birth place, date of birth, etc.) on your birth certificate should be correct, otherwise you will have to wait for a month or two before your new/corrected birth certificate will be released.

First time applicants should click this link for Passport Requirements

Flor Marie Bagayas
Software Test Engineer, InfoWeapons
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Women for Women – A Benefit Fashion Show

Women for Women is a JCI Zugbuana benefit fashion show, featuring over 100 of Cebu’s finest and most esteemed women walking the runway in creations of top designers and brands (Cary Santiago, Jun Escario, Arcy Gayatin, Kate Torralba, Topshop, Mango, What A Girl Wants, Loalde and Orange Juice) for the benefit of FORGE, an organization that aims to uphold the cause against the sexual exploitation of children. Join us in celebration of International Women’s Month through the biggest and best fashion event in Cebu.

Ticket outlets

  • Citigym at the Waterfront,
  • K1 at the Crossroads
  • Topshop at Ayala Center Cebu.

CITIRUN – Run for 4k, 6k and 12k

CITIRUN TREATS

  • Medals for top 10 placers in all categories
  • Cash prizes for 12km top 5 placers & 6km top 3 placers
  • RUNNR, Citigym & Waterfront Hotel GCs as giveaways
  • Special prize for the Biggest Delegation
  • Water station every 2km
  • Start & Finish line fun activities
  • Massage at discounted price for all registrants
  • Citirun photo wall

Registration Fee

  • Early Bird (Feb. 18-28)  and Citigym members registration fee: PHP 150
  • Registration Fee: PHP 200

INQUIRIES

Call JULIA – 09177218513

visit: http://therunnersbrew.blogspot.com

Inspiring Innovation: The Google Way


This March 12, 2010, Friday, 8 AM, there will be an innovative forum about “Inspiring Innovation: The Google Way” at the Conference Hall, Library Building of UP Visayas Cebu College.  One of the speaker is Christine M. Songco which is a Technical Program Manager, Developer Relations from Google and the other speaker is Dan de Lima which is a Software Engineer from Google Japan.

After the talk DevCon Hackathon will follow in the afternoon. So don’t forget to register here http://www.ayalatbi.org/IF/2010-03-Songco.html

THIS IS A FREE Event!

Sponsors

  • Ayala Technology Business Incubator
  • Ayala Foundation, Inc.
  • Brain Gain Network (BGN)
  • PESO, Inc.
  • Google
  • Globe
  • U.P. Visayas Cebu

Experience Nirvanaland

CEBU, Philippines – Kung Hei Fat Choy!

The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) – Cebu Chapter will celebrate its first Chinese New Year Fair called the “Nirvanaland” at the Chu Un Temple, February 13, from 1p.m. and culminating at midnight as the Year of the Tiger starts! “Nirvanaland” will feature beautiful Chinese lanterns, fairy tale parade, delightful booths, inflatable castle, magical fireworks and many more attractions and shows that will surely be enjoyed by everyone of all ages.

This is a project named “BeLieve In the Arts” to help raise funds for the construction of a Performing Arts School and/or a Theater Auditorium.

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Personal Awareness & Leadership Seminar

et the results you want in life… more money…better relationship…new relationships!!! Increase your self esteem and confidence.
The Personal Awareness and Leadership seminar (PALs) is a life-enhancing seminar that you must attend to discover the leader in you, re-discover your greatness and be ALL that YOU can BE.

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