http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog Anything worth writing about... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:59:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm going to the bank today to withdraw some money that my wife will use for her review in the Nursing Board exam.  My bank is the Philippine National Bank in Laoag City. The problem I usually encounter is the very long queue in this bank because of the number of ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/random-thoughts/a-long-queue-at-the-bank/ The Filipino culture used to be one of the most sensitive cultures in the world when it comes to setting the dining table - the plates and other utensils must be clean and in proper order. Older moms are also very keen on householdwares like spoons, forks, silver plated flatware, and ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/family/householdwares-for-home-improvement/ The Independence Day in my country (Philippines) has always been celebrated since its declaration in 1898 on the 12th of June. This year, under the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administration, the schedule was moved today (June 9). Many Filipinos have observed that this president has been very active in doing one thing ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/philippine-politics/independence-day-in-the-philippines-moved-to-june-9/ Do you love placing bets online and playing all the online casino games there is on the internet? If yes, then read this. Wikipedia.org stated that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in November 2002 that the Federal Wire Act prohibits electronic transmission of information ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/online-games/be-guided-when-placing-bets-online/ Have you experienced a hard drive failure and you felt like it was the end of the world because all your important data can no longer be accessed by you or anyone? if yes, then you know how frustrating it is to find out that your hard drive failed ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/technology/have-you-hard-problems-with-hard-drive-recovery/  Who among you have not experienced borrowing money from friends, relatives and even banks?  I'm sure at some point in time, all of you have borrowed money for certain purposes like your children's education, payment of bills and many more. Many people find themselves in tricky debt situation when they have ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/business/debt-is-inevitable-in-tough-times/ I need a car right now for my business.  My old owner jeep is no longer convenient to use especially during long distance trips.  It does not have the amenities of a car.  There are no side covers, aircon, stereo, alarm, ABS system, etc. This gave me the idea to apply ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/business/i-need-a-car-but-my-money-is-not-enough/ Is your car insured? In the Philippines, you cannot register your car or any type of motor vehicle at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) without having it insured first. Other requirements include smoke emission test and drug test for the driver. According to http://www.carinsurancerates.com, there are two types of car ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/business/is-your-car-insured/ For those who are dreaming of owning a home but lack the financial capability to buy a home by paying the full amount, then mortgages can be the last resort. Sad tos ay, not all mortgage plans are created equal. According to wikipedia.org, a mortgage is the pledging of a ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/society/mortgage-facts-you-should-know/ Online transactions are sometimes dubious. I personally do not trust at all times what I see on the internet. Even when I purchase something from Ebay and Amazon.com, I carry out some precautionary measures to protect my credit cards and bank account numbers. In line with this, be cautious ... http://www.ilocandiaschools.org/myblog/business/are-you-sure-with-your-online-credit-cards/