Thank you everyone! Wonderful year 2007, indeed.

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When was the last time you used the search function of Multiply? I was surprised today and noticed that the Music item is no longer in the drop-down list of the search function in my Multiply.com account. Seems that the music file downloads at Multiply.com (outside your network) is over.

Now, the work-around:

You may use Google’s Advance Search to look for your favorite music files within Multiply.com. In the Find Results > With All Of The Words field, type the title or artist’s name of the music file you wish to look for. Just add the keywords “music/item” without the quotes. Next, in the Domain field, key-in “multiply.com” so that the search results will be limited to Multiply contents only. Though this work-around may not work 100% all of the time, atleast, we can still search for our favorite MP3 and WMA files in the best social networking site this side of the planet.

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More than half a decade ago, I saw this girl sitting in one of the tables at the faculty room of UP Manila’s Department of Physical Science & Mathematics after a meeting with my friends there, her name is Ruby Rose.

Exactly five years ago today, 28 December 2007, we had our very first date: first stop was San Ildefonso Parish Makati to hear mass (what a nice way of doing your first date!), then went to Glorietta 4 dinner after watching a movie. And the rest is history — now to include Robyn Andi Xeon.

Happy anniversary, panget!

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Here’s what they’ll be giving away this time around:

• Creative 2.1 Subwoofer System
• Php2,000 Gift Certificate on any Nokia Stores*
• Shell-Ferrari Model Cars**
• Apacer USB 2.0 Drive
• 20 pcs. Auction.PH T-Shirts
• 2 accounts for 1-year Free 1GB Hosting & Domain***

Visit http://www.yugatech.com/blog now!
Note:
* GC valid on ff. store: Digital Exchange in Glorietta 3; Podium in Ortigas; and CyberZone at SM City, North EDSA
** Models depend on availability
*** Powered by plogHost (any .com, .net, .org with 1GB webspace & 20GB bandwidth valued at Php9,000 a year)
- T-Shirts will be shipped by Auction.PH anywhere in the Philippines via courier
- some items (2.1 Subwoofer) will have to be picked up at Makati

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The Adobe Users Group Philippines (AUGPhil — http://www.augphil.org) concluded Y2007 with a small get-together at McDonald’s Greenbelt (in front of the AIM) tonight. Present were Regnard, Naz, Patrick, and myself (we’re supposed to be 7 based on the online sign-up). Too bad for AUGPhil members who missed the event, as there were more than 18 prizes and give-aways at stake that night, not to mention the grand prize, which is a licensed Adobe software (won by me!).

As a result, everyone went home with at least the following items from Adobe and Apress:

an Adobe t-shirt, a SIM card back-up gadget, a notepad, a computer mirror, a universal USB cellphone charger, a squeeze bottle, and an O’Reilly book (Dreamweaver CS3 and Flash CS3).

Plans for Y2008 was discussed by members present at the event.

Thanks to Adobe for the give-aways and the prize! Thanks to Regnard for organizing the event!

What are you waiting for? Join AUGPhil now!

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Just in time for the new year, TurfSite Manila now sports a new “fresh” look.

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Maligayang Pasko!

Merry Christmas!

聖誕快樂!

Vrolijke Kerstmis!

Joyeux Noël !

Frohe Weihnachten!

Καλά Χριστούγεννα!

Natale allegro!

メリークリスマス!

즐거운 성탄!

Christmas Alegre!

Веселое Рождество!

¡Feliz Navidad!

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The much-awaited compilation album of TrueFaith band is finally out (made available just three days ago). Consist of thirty-four (34) songs in two discs, this album is a must-have for all Faithfools out there.

Included in the album are re-mastered hits like:

(Disc 1) Perfect, Love Stings, Everything She Wore, How Much I Feel, Ambon, Sa Puso Ko, Huwag Nalang Kaya, Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit, Shotgun Baby Bang! Bang!, Pure, Kahapon, Silence Of The Heart, Alaala, Baliw, Kundi Rin Lang Ikaw, Bukas Liligaya Din Ako, Hi, Ika’y Mamahalin.
(Disc 2) Enjoy, Alam, Get It On, (Awit Para) Sa Kanya, Kung O.K. Lang Sa Iyo, Minsan (Lang Ako Umibig), Sumasarap Ang Gising, Basta-Basta, Ngumiti Ka Lang, Deadma, Mistake Number 3, Dahil Ikaw, Sayang Ang Lahat,
Cross My Heart, Araw’t Gabi, Isang Pangarap Lamang.

How I wished that they had released a 3 CD compilation instead of 2 only. They missed to include my personal favorites Goodbye, God Bless and Sugar Kisses, but nonetheless, this is an awesome album!

Go, grab your (original) copies now.

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Thank you very much for your continued support and visits to my blog site. We had just reached the 80,000th hit mark! Advanced Merry Christmas to one and all!

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MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay City school filed Monday a civil case against software firm Microsoft Corp. and its local subsidiary, Microsoft Philippines, for alleged illegal distribution of copyrighted material.

The case stemmed from Microsoft’s allegedly unauthorized and illegal “digital copying” and distribution of a locally developed manual on the use of Microsoft Office. Ironically, Microsoft has been at the forefront of attempting to curb the illegal distribution of its own copyrighted software in the Philippines. The company is a member of the Business Software Association, an organization which in turn works with the Optical Media Board and the Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team to conduct raids on copyright-infringing software in the country.

The registered copyright of the manual in question is owned by Southeastern College (SEC), which filed the case against Seattle, US-based Microsoft and its Philippine office at the Makati City Regional Trial Court.

Originally titled “The SEC Microsoft Office XP Manual,” the 379-page manual was copyrighted in 2005 by SEC director Conrad Mañalac for the exclusive use of teachers and students. It is filed with the National Library with registration No. A-2005-799 and assigned ISBN (international standard numbering system) No. 971-9272-1-2 by the National Library’s Bibliographic Services Division. Mañalac said work on the manual began in 1999.

In 2004, Microsoft Philippines reportedly purchased licenses to print 10,000 copies of the SEC manual, now retitled “Innovate: A Mentor’s Guide to ICT Foundation Competencies,” which was used for the company’s “Partners in Learning” program for high school teachers.

In October 2006, Microsoft distributed the manual (in PDF format) through CDs as part of its corporate giveaways during two separate events.

“SEC has never given Microsoft or any other person authority to reproduce and/or distribute (Innovate) in CDs,” said Atty. Estelito Mendoza, legal counsel for SEC.

He added: “SEC only consented to the printing of 10,000 book copies. The making of the CDs, as well as its copying and distribution, grossly violates Southeastern College’s economic rights to its intellectual property.”

At least 700 copies of the Innovate CDs were allegedly distributed by Microsoft during its two company-sponsored events.

INQUIRER.net contacted Microsoft Philippines to comment on the case. Mae Rivera-Moreno, public relations and community affairs manager of the company, said they are still consulting lawyers regarding its public statement about the lawsuit and that they would issue a reply Monday.

The lawsuit charged that Microsoft violated Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. In a copy of the suit shown to INQUIRER.net, Microsoft allegedly violated two specific provisions: unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted content and public communication of said content.

The CDs in question allegedly contained copyrighted material distributed to teachers in two separate events in 2005 and the 2006. SEC also claimed that Microsoft’s local office also sent the CDs via mail to teachers who were not able to receive copies. The CDs reportedly contained Microsoft’s name and copyright mark on the cover.

In an interview, Atty. Mendoza referred to the act as a “bare-face” case of copyright infringement. It is also regarded as the first legal case of IP violation filed versus Microsoft in the Philippines.

“But Microsoft has reason to be happy,” he added. “This case demonstrates even more strongly that in the Philippines, we do not tolerate counterfeiting, we give protection to intellectual property.”

source:
By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net
dude2nuckle Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:12:00 +0000

Source: http://teampilipinas.blogspot.com/2007/12/pasay-school-sues-microsoft-for-p100m.html

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What will give your project the leading edge?

Microsoft is giving you the chance to have the leading edge by completing your computation research project (i.e. animation, manufacturing design, video editing, data visualization) with Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server for only US$1/node! MSDNAA licenses will be available to all students (through their universities) participating in this contest which includes ALL Microsoft software except Microsoft Office. View this page for a full list of software inclusions http://www.msdnaa.net.

Areas of research include, but are not limited to: Engineering, Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Finance, Geology, Medicine, Mining, Computational Applications Development, Oil and Gas Exploration, Animation – Media and Entertainment, and any other field of research involving extensive computational calculations.

For more details, visit http://www.theleadingedge.ph

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In a week’s time, it’s Christmas Day 2007! First time for my baby Robyn Andi Xeon.  As with every year, when this season in time comes, this song from the APO Hiking Society never fails to condition my mind that indeed, Christmas time is fast approaching.

 

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For the lyrics of Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Din ang Pasko, click here.

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Authors: Mordy Golding & John Ray
ISBN: 978-0-672-32934-0

Before the launch of Adobe Create Suite 3 (CS3) around three (03) months ago, a lot of people, including myself, were eagerly waiting on how will it improve the way people use their computers to design (graphics, web, and print). From September up to this day, it seems that not much people are adopting to CS3, primarily because to the fact that the software family is a little bit pricey — and pirates were given a hard time cracking the software (kudos to Adobe!).

If you want to jump start with Adobe CS3, then the Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Createive Suite 3 All in One book is right for you (ISBN 978-0-672-32934-0, US$34.99 / PHP1,432.58 at Amazon.com).

Sixteen chapters of the book were divided into three (03) parts:

1. The Suite
2. The Applications
3. The Projects

Discussed in the book are the following CS apps:

1. Photoshop CS3
2 .Illustrator CS3
3. InDesign CS3
4. Flash CS3 Professional
5. Dreamweaver CS3
6. Acrobat 8 Professional

This book could have been better if they had included a chapter about Adobe Fireworks, as I still believe that FW is better than Photoshop CS3 when it comes to web page designing.

Overall, the book succeeded in its aim: to give the reader a fast and easy start with Adobe Creative Suite 3.

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