It has not even been officially released yet, and the iPhone 2.0 OS already has been unlocked. In contrast, the original iPhone OS took hackers a couple of months to unlock. But this time they got a head start. Gizmodo reports the iPhone Dev Team has been working on jailbreaking the phone since the beta version went out with the iPhone SDK.

But does it really matter? While it’s exciting that the new OS is unlocked and unauthorized apps can be added, it’s not as useful as when the original version was jailbroken. That’s because there’s this little thing called the App Store, along with the new phone’s tighter bundling with an AT&T contract no matter where you purchase it, and because the phone will soon be available in most countries.

But if you enjoy the sheer sport of watching people hack Steve Jobs’ precious creation, keep an eye on the iPhone Dev Team’s site for the release of their tool. It reportedly will be released “soon.”

Unfortunately iPhone 2.0 wont be released here up until next moth. But still I can't wait to grab one. Would there be anyone willing to sponsor and give me one as a gift?

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DSL ONLINE:easy connection,route and slow throughput and Pay your subscription promptly! Do you honestly know how you get connected to the internet? Pay your subscription on time! Wel aside from that,you see,nowadays we have lots of players to give their so called fast internet connection:Smart and Globe for Broadband and for the classic Dial up:ISP bonanza,and other Prepai Internet cards.For those copper wires or what is known as the "lines"(DSL) you have PLDT's myDSL or Bayantel's DSL.Name it,their sign up booths are like monggo sprouts everywhere. For instance,in the United States they have one of the many service providers topping it all.They Outsource in our country while bombarding their Filipino Technical Support Representatives with lots of metrics to maintain:excellent customer Service,how customers can be Promoters and what else can they say after the call,and of course, Customer satisfaction. Oh not to forget, that their subscriber must at least do not call within 7 days for the same issue or problem.What company would that be?I guess my lips are sealed for now... Going back for the first of this series,when one can not connect to the internet,one would call the Online service Provider.Mind you,every type of service has a different Tech Support Number.But the point is that,Americans want technical support but guess what's their number one expectation?Most of them long to speak with an English Speaking cum technically trained Computer Engineer for their Internet access technical support over the phone.Or perhaps a magician would be better! But first and foremost, please remember that the service will not work without having the following : (Example 1:for a simple PC on A DSL connection) 1.your service provider and a qualified line (meaning you are A-OK from the signal and distance based on your house and the ISPs Central office) 2.your computer hard wired to the modem 3.a modem 4.RJ 11 5.Rj 45 6.microfilters (when dsl connection shares the phone line for s a phone unit too) 7.money for payment of service or else we have nothing to talk about anymore To be continued... (because I need to pay my ISP ASAP too )

Back to Basic Blogging:A journal of a mother for day to day consumption,reflections and discoveries, praying that this site will help earn a living

Why do people blog?because there is an innate nature to write and broadcast minds to the world especially to the online community

Or like for a mother that has 3 kids,who has no more helper at home,and who can not go back to work in an office,opting to have and restore quality time and values to her kids,waiting until the youngest turns 3 years old when going back to work,blogging is a form of therapy to augment financial needs

In other words,HELP me earn !

I recently resigned from the "5-min-away-from-home-pioneer call center remember?

WHY?

because I am now guarding,withdrawing and empowering my eldest who used to be always out of the house and going to the computer shop even if I always tell the yaya not to allow him

because with the yaya before,my second son is so frail and has poor appetite being poorly and almost not fed on time

and because my youngest was always carried as the yaya's form of rest and so up until now,even if he is turning 2, he likes to be cuddled and carried all the time

or simply because it's time to be WITH MY three beastie boys as they need me more.

And aside from the fact that their yaya did not return from her day off

So please bear with me if I write a journal with all the simple yet wonderful things I will be discovering with my children

and thank you for clicking the pages to help me earn money and my sanity

Also plese visit our other blog http://mommandsons.blogspot.com/ We will definitely make it fun and keep you posted

A lot of CATCHING UP: weighing what’s good and what's left on the spinning wheel of work

Yes, I have been silent on my personal notes lately because it took me a lot of thinking and seizing up to do.

First catching up, I haven’t blogged that I and my husband met a vehicular accident On September that got me impulsively leaving the good and “career-giving/future-looks-so-bright job at the Shaw call center, right? Well now you know.

I left Shaw because they told me to go half day even if I had multiple hemorrhages and that my husband was scheduled for the plate surgery in his arms. That’s how they challenged me .And add the funny story they spread that it was just a public bus that bumped up slightly and or that’s why my husband had broken and radial nerve palsy because I was too heavy for him. How insensitive! Or shall I say how unprofessional they can be!

But the one good thing remaining and what I was really after and am still thankful for was that we were able to use the HMO Maxicare Gold Health card during the emergency room procedure (which I declined charging from after some more treatment so that MGE cab company will pay the rest in cash!)

After I left the “career-giving/future-looks-so-bright” call center, I “re applied” to my “5 minute away from home” pioneer call center and they took me in as a “re hire”

Re hire meaning nothing, nada, nil, back to zero-no credits or continuum on the years of tenure what so ever, no number of years and services rendered, no chance for promotions not until you pass the 6-9 months probationary period AGAIN! New i.d., new access card but old headset and LOWER RATE!-talk about saying yes to being used up!

The only good thing left: you get to retain your employee number, employee reputation and co employees-some are now on the higher level than you are.

I guess that’s what you call “missed opportunities for impulsively leaving! Or better yet KARMA! Sobbing….

But then again the wheel keeps on turning and this time I resigned and left my “5 minute away from home” pioneer call center because in time of need it’s only an Intellicare healthcard that I only have and again, none yet for my children.

*This healthcard is 100% subsidized by the “career-giving/future-looks-so-bright” call center and 3 more cards for your family members

Gmail’s spam protection still working for you, or is it leaking?

I first noticed a spam message in my Gmail account I actually thought it was a genuine message simply because I was so used to Gmail’s antispam filters working so well. From my previous experience, zero spam passed through Gmail’s protection, and other users I’ve talked to have had similar experiences as well.

Now, some friends have called and told me that their Gmail accounts are filled with spam. We’re not talking one or two spam messages; we’re talking dozens of them. Some are also reporting that the overall number of spam messages which have been recognized by Gmail as spam and put in the spam folder has also increased significantly.

Of course, I’m aware that we’re talking about a small set of users here - me and a couple of friends and coworkers - but since Gmail was so efficient in battling spam so far, even tiny incidents like these seem significant. I’m interested in your experiences, our dear readers; is Gmail’s spam protection still working good for you, or is it leaking? Kindly respond in the comments.

Microsoft's Proxy Fight with Yahoo

Just last week, Microsoft responded to Yahoo’s rejection of their $44.6 billion acquisition offer by writing that they “reserve the right to pursue all necessary steps to ensure that Yahoo!’s shareholders are provided with the opportunity to realize the value inherent in our proposal.” Today, confirmation that Microsoft will go hostile in their efforts to acquire Yahoo, with DealBook reporting that the software giant will attempt to seize control of Yahoo’s Board of Directors, setting the stage for a vote to approve the deal.

The move follows news last night that Microsoft does not intend to raise its offer to acquire Yahoo at $31/share in cash and stock. According to DealBook, waging what’s known as a proxy fight against Yahoo will cost the company about $20-30 million, versus an additional $1.4 billion for every dollar they add to their acquisition offer.

So what are the odds of Microsoft successfully acquiring Yahoo via proxy fight? Pretty good according to the report. Yahoo’s entire board is up for re-election, meaning that if enough of Yahoo’s shareholders feel that Microsoft’s offer is the best move for the company, they can elect Microsoft’s nominees to the board and force a deal.

The Sony Ericsson W-series or Walkman mobile phones are popular for their astonishing music quality and music focused features. Music lovers consider these phones as true companions.

The Sony Ericsson W890i is a music handset loaded with incredible musical features. These advanced applications ensure you an outstanding musical experience. The marvellous phone comes with an excellent visual display, 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, Java games, MP3 player and lots more. The large colour screen displays up to 262k colours. This ultra stylish phone houses a range of connectivity options, imaging features and latest technologies.

The SenseMe music feature that helps the user to create play lists. The TrackID feature lets you find the name of name of the song, artist or album. The MegaBass feature lets you enhance the bass frequency. Be ensured of getting broadband speed internet access, high speed data transfers and multitasking with the help of this phone. This phone appeals the true music lovers. The easy to use music features attract the music lovers.

Get an exciting 3D gaming experience with the Java games. Establish a connection between the headset and the phone using the Bluetooth stereo A2DP feature. Simply drag and drop the songs from the computer to your handset with the help of Disc2Phone software.

Some of the impressive features of the handset include EDGE, HSDPA, GPRS, HSCSD, picture editor, built-in hands free and voice memo. The amazing set of navigation keys facilitate the user to go through the menu options. The radio with a RDS feature lets the users see the name of the station they are listening to. The easy to access musical controls enhance the musical experience. The phone is powered with video features like video recording, video streaming, video playback and blogging. 3G, EDGE, Bluetooth, USB and GPRS are some of the data connectivity options that help the users connect to the compatible devices.

The good quality imaging features and amazing photo and video capabilities add to the feature list of the phone. Share your photographs and other files with MMS or connectivity features. The handset also supports email, text messaging and instant messaging services. The Sony Ericsson W890i is offered in an attractive slim and sleek casing and is found in two alluring colours namely - Mocha brown and sparkling silver. The sophisticated, contemporary and sleek looks of this device grab the attention of the onlookers in the first glance itself. The brilliant colour display lets you enjoy all the high-tech features of the phone without any troubles. The incredibly slim mobile phone weighs just 78 grams and is one of the lightest phones which is convenient to carry. The phone has a powerful battery life which provides the user up to 9 hours of talktime.

Advanced messaging functionalities like MMS, SMS, EMS, instant messaging and emails make it easy to stay in touch. The device is endowed with 3G HSDPA technology, wireless Bluetooth technology and USB connection port for easy transferring of the data files.

The Sony Ericsson W890i is a stunning Walkman phone available in a stylish casing. The music centred handset is packed with innovative options like MegaBass, TrackID, PlayNow and SenseMe. With the help of FM radio, tune in to your desired radio stations to get updates on news, songs or weather.

The Sony Ericsson W890i can easily be obtained by the online mobile phone shops. Explore the great offers and incentives provided by retailers. The mind boggling deals are available under one roof of these shops. The user simply needs to go online to avail these discounts.

Withdraw your Paypal Accounts here in the Philippines

Yes you read it right! Paypal now offers withdrawal of your Paypal funds to your local bank accounts. Check the screen capture below..

iPod accessories

Driving with the iPod earphones clapped to your ears can be a wee bit dangerous - you block out other ambient sounds that may signal danger. Thank goodness for Apple thinking out of the box and coming up with the idea of integrating iPod to your car; members of iPod Addicts Anonymous now have the blissful option of listening to their iPods on their car stereo while dodging traffic. There are a slew of options available for the iPod addict with a car:

1. iStuff iPod Car Charger: This car accessory is great for long trips when you simply have to have your iPod playing your music collection. The charger plugs into the 12v cigarette lighter socket. Also handy when you’re on the road and have forgotten to charge your iPod’s batteries.

2. Arkon Vent Mount Kit: Bad roads can rattle your iPod’s internal whatnots so seat your iPod on this mount kit to keep it secure.

3. Pama In Car Audio Cassette Adaptor: If your car plays only casette tapes, then this accessory will upgrade it to modern times in a snap. Insert the cassette, push play on your iPod, and enjoy.

The holidays are typically a time we think about spending money, not cutting expenses. But let's face it, you're going to have to pay for all those shiny new packages under the tree (or whatever holiday icon you choose to celebrate).

You've heard all the standard ways to cut costs: don't buy Starbucks, take a bag lunch, and so forth. But you can get a lot more creative with slicing and dicing the way you divvy up your financial pie. Some of these trimming tips may be familiar to you and some may be new, but if you follow through on them, you're sure to shake loose a few more dollars that can be spent on whatever you value the most.

1. Watch out for shipping costs when buying via the Internet. Use the Internet to comparison shop, then pick up the item locally.

2. If you see something in a catalog that you want to buy, wait a week before ordering to see if you still really want it. (But don't wait too long or your holiday gift may not make it under the tree in time.)

3. When traveling, look online for ideas and/or coupons before you go. Once on site, ask the locals for low-cost favorite spots, a la Rachael Ray.

4. Try a vacation at home. See and do the things you've always meant to do and save on hotel costs. The holidays are a perfect time to enjoy local festivities.

5. Send free e-cards and save on postage.

6. Give your time or services instead of "things" for gifts.

7. Go gray. If you hate sitting with gloppy color on your head and paying an arm and a leg for the privilege, you should know that as the baby boomers age, gray is "in."

8. If you own a house, shift your higher-rate credit card debt to a lower-rate line of credit. Deduct the interest on your tax return.

9. If you own a house, use a home equity loan to pay off auto loans. The interest is tax-deductible.

10. Pay your mortgage payment biweekly instead of monthly--you'll save on interest costs and pay off your mortgage sooner.

11. Pay extra premium payments when paying your mortgage. As above, you'll save interest payments and be able to pay off your mortgage sooner.

12. Pay cash when possible--psychologically it's harder to spend cash than using credit cards, and you'll save on interest charges.

13. Set up one checking account for regular recurring expenses and another for bigger-ticket items. (Only buy if you've saved enough.)

14. Check with state or federal governments to see if you have money owed to you. To find out more about claims in your state, go to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators' Web site.

15. If you've inherited an IRA, understand how to stretch out the tax deferral by taking the correct minimum required distribution.

16. Don't get divorced.

17. Quit smoking.

18. Save all your change and use it to buy gifts next year.

19. Go to matinee movies instead of movies at night.

20. Stop buying clothes that are "dry clean only." Learn to iron.

21. Plan parties where everyone brings something.

22. Have cocktails at home and then go out; have dessert at home.

23. Order vegetarian when you're out.

24. Look up phone numbers in the phone book instead of paying for directory assistance.

25. Sell stuff you don't need or use anymore on eBay.

26. Shop resale shops or estate sales.

Feminine Office Furniture

Female entrepreneurs are fast increasing in numbers as startup businesses all across the United States are significantly being managed by women. With this development, offices are now getting a makeover. Gone are the days of bulky and monolithic office furniture but sleek and stylish furniture is now becoming the standard.

In light of these facts, most furniture retailers are vying for the ladies’ corner offices by expanding furniture lines and designing new products with a feminine flair.

According to Astrid Oyo, manager of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA’s North American business division, these career driven women are voicing their needs in a clear and concise way. Office furniture has long been designed to cater man and his manly duties. To a man, a desk is a desk, end of story. In feminine eyes however, office furniture are valuable investments that define the progressive path their company is taking.

Office Depot, the largest office supplies retailer in the Unites States, have struck partnerships with office furniture makers Broyhill and Sharper Image Corp. to specifically produce a vast array of office desks, office desks and many other items that would be favorable to female consumers.

Christopher Lowell is an interior decorator and a television personality which won a Daytime Emmy Award for the Christopher Lowell Show. He was hired by Office Depot in 2003 to redesign desks, antique hutches and decorative shelves and display new highly modern design.

According to the information from the Center for Women’s Business Research, more women are in control of companies and how they look. Statistics show that the number of privately held firm that are headlined by women at least a 51 percent stake grew 42.3 percent from 1997 to 2006, almost twice the 23.8 percent growth for all private businesses during that same period.

Offices are now upgrading to a new look. If ever you happen to visit an office that’s highly modern and exclusive, it would be safe to say that perhaps a women is behind the arrangement.

There are now more than 27 million people who work at home doing freelance, freelance webdesigner, freelance graphic artist, freelance web developer, freelance writer or at least part-time, according to a survey by the International Data Corp. The number grows about eight percent each year. It is no doubt that more and more people prefer the home-office set up than the traditional eight to five job in the office, where you had to reach through commute. The problem with a home-office work is that most people who opt for this ignore the need for acquiring the right office furniture, especially when it comes to seating.

An office chair if not the most, is an important office furniture you will ever purchase. Injuries — from stiff necks to severe conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome — are related to computer work, and your seating furniture. According to Ellen Kolber, a New York-based ergonomic consultant, a chair is very crucial in an office environment. A firmly cushioned chair on rollers that has adjustable everything: seat height and tilt, back angle, and arm rests, is the ideal piece. She also added that a chair should help you maintain good alignment.

This proves the suggestion that ergonomic office furniture like a chair can benefit employees who experience back or body pain while sitting at work. The same applies to a person who works full-time or part-time at home. It does not matter where you work, but what aids you, or what furniture you use in your job. The problem remains when you choose a wrong chair: health problems due to sitting without support. Remember that a human body is not designed to sit in one place in that position for a very long period of time.

However, you can stay strain-free while sitting and working in front of the computer. Just follow the tips on the healthy way to sit:

• The keyboard must be below the work surface and tilted slightly downward, so the wrists are positioned naturally in a straight alignment.
• The elbows should be angled at 90-degrees or greater. Any position below the recommended elbow angle can cause discomfort after a few hours.
• The top of the computer screen should be angled or tilted to meet the eye (eye-level position) when you look at the computer monitor straight ahead.
• Feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest if they don’t reach. This prompts balance and even body circulation.
• The seat height should put thighs parallel to the floor. Make sure the knees are level with or slightly below the hips.
• In case you will be receiving phone calls while typing, then you will need a headset for that. It stresses body faster like no other when you sandwich the phone between the head and the shoulder.

Investing in a good ergonomic chair and observing the healthy way to sit are your most precious weapons in preventing stress and injury to invade the office – especially when you want your home-office environment completely comfortable like home.

VIDEOCONFERENCING IS SINGING ITS A SMALL WORLD AFTERALL...

Working on a call center allows you to speak with people from all walks of life and from all corners of the world.

The workforce are not just merely your contemporaries or even your fellowmen but its a multi cultural arena. Some Board Members,Quality Coaches and Trainers are maybe in the States or in China or India(call center booming in said locations is another topic to blog though).

Going back ,I just want to feature how technology ,most especially video conference,works wonders when having to meet with clients and bosses. It's the most interactive way intellecommunication technologies with the video and audio transmissions in both various locations.

Some put it as visual collaborations,I simply call it video conferencing. The most common form would be when you chat with someone in the internet with a web cam. From most tv commercials ,its bringing family of overseas workers together and put their lips on the monitor or do their "flying kisses". This is the most affordable example of video conferencing but you still have to log in and encode some things while doing the chat. Or the kisses you send when you use your mobile phones.I guess we now have that called as 3GP tech.

But how about those physically challenged?

Maybe we could improve the line through sign languages. This would be great if we too can put it as an alternative branch in the call center industry. Most calls as we call it-relay calls a.k.a "go ahead" calls(because you will always say go ahead to prompt the person on the other line) eats a lot of our average handling and talk time.

With videoconferencing,it will be very beneficial to clients and business process outsourcing companies. We can use sign language while the other one hears the spoken language. One more example is VOIP.In my old BPO ,we use VOIP than AVAYA headphones when taking and calling outside.Its already in the desktop and you need not leave your station or office.Talk about efficiency!

Videoconferencing will also be one great way of doing presentations and dialogues in business, education,government and even in medical practice if possible. Maybe somehow,someday,sometime,it will come to a point where we can all be face to face even if we are worlds apart.

Yesterday was the final straw of eating 2 ricemeals, chewing gum and truffle chocolates while on my graveyard shift. Why? because yesterday was the day,and I say D DAY for dying.

As I was on my way to work,I thought the it was all the symptoms of motion sickness. Nausea-close to vomitting,wet scalp and hair and dizziness. Add the feeling when you see black silhoutte,fast heartbeat and numb arms.

I informed the center that I will not be able to go to work even if I travell far enough yesterday. You see,in our line of business,pay day and weekends are critical working days. But in this case,I bet my body tells me to come to a halt.

140/100 was the initial reading when i stepped in the Delos Santos Medical Center-STI clinic at Megamall. Thanks to denying me service Healthway Clinic At the Shangri-la Mall,my BP rose while walking or because of anger. They even said "Cut off na po ma'am ng Family Medicine doctor namin" What an excuse!!!Can I sue them? Next time.

Going back,The Mega Clinic put me in the treatment room and after a couple of minutes told me that my MAXI care Health card can not cover the room and board plus the Calcibloc.I was just thinking,what's the use of the MAXI care Clinic inside the Mega Clinic afterall?

Anyways,enough of the whining. Calcibloc was dropped under my tongue.The nurse reminded me not to swallow it after 5 minutes so that the blood vessels can absorb it quickly.And like a magic potion,every after 30 mins. my pressure slowly slowly improving.

Now,I have more Mathematics in mind.2 blood pressure checks a day,2 apples for the shift,1 liter water,and more ton of optimism amidst the mad world around us.

What are the most important thing inside a call center agent's bag? handkerchief,company i.d.,purse,cards,comb,toothbrush and toothpaste and

A LIP BALM

Working in the wee hours needs a lot of hydration-drinking mineral or purified water that is with ample supply from the company,applying lotion on your skin or just the mere addiction of putting on your lip balm-lip moisturizers.

There are expensive brands like that of Burt's Beeswax ,Blistex,Carmex,Nivea but the most common is the petroleum based mint,choco or cherry flavored ChapStick.

I personally use the Mint one.Its more natural and smells lightly better than the fruity and fancy ones.Menthol is an ingredient that leaves a tingling and cooling effect to treat dry lips.The soothing effect leaves chapped lips addicted to the sticks.

How many lip balms have I purchase this year?I think 3 to 4 sticks.It's lesser than that if only my sons don't roll it up and bite it as lollipops.

Here are some lip balm etiquettes....

1.Don't get addicted-applying as often as you need to seem to create addiction for the gesture.Try to think of how much you can do with a dollar worth.

2. Never share-it's like you kissing someone else! If they need to apply yours,let them use their fingertip and apply to their lips.Not directly apply the balm fron the roller.Yucky..

3.After applying the lip balm,stay away from licking your lips because that makes it slower to heal those chapped lips.

4.Dont make it your oral fixation-self explanatory and subjective...BOTTOMLINE IS, ITS A NECESSITY MORE THAN A HABIT OR TURNING IT TO ADDICTION.