New Mosquito Repellant

Someone gave me this tip. I think there's no harm trying it too.

Try this, it really works. I held off sending this until I tried it myself--in our kitchen. It sure works! While my family members didn't see the fallen mosquitoes, not one has bitten them since we started the experiment? three days ago.

Here's the tip:

Put some water in a white dinner plate (I suppose a small white saucer will do) and add a couple drops of Lemon Fresh Joy Dish Washing Liquid (or any brand of dishwashing liquid.) Set the dish on your porch, patio, picnic table, park bench, or other outdoor area. Not sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white plate color, or what, BUT ...mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead shortly after drinking the Lemon Fresh Joy & water mixture, and usually within about 10 feet of the plate.
TRY IT --- it works just super! It may seem trivial, but it may also help to control mosquitoes around your home, (especially in areas where the dengue and malaria carrying mosquitoes are reaching epidemic proportions) . It is safer than mosquito coils - no offensive odor and harmful fumes, no risk of fire.

Davao City, Philippines will soon be a FREE WIFI zone

I read from our local online site the Mindanews that Davao City (http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/) in southern Philippines will soon be the haven for Internet users as local businessmen are considering making it a free wireless Internet access (Wifi) zone. This will be the main agenda of participants to the sixth Mindanao Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Congress on October 23 to 24.

Bert Barriga, manager of Davao City’s NCCC Mall, the vice president of ICT Davao, and one of the congress’ three-partner organizers, said they would push for the passing of a resolution to urge telecommunication companies and government agencies, including the local government, to make the city a Wifi zone.

He said that as a free Wifi zone, Davao City will become more attractive to investments and will be at par with other cities in Asia such as Singapore, which is also a free Wifi zone.

Wifi access, he said, has become a basic requirement for business and it will be lucrative for business in Davao City once implemented. “It will put Davao City on the ICT map," he said.

This must be a dream come true to us people of Davao City.


WHAT IS WIFI?

A wireless network uses radio waves, just like cellphones, televisions and radios do. The communication across a wireless network is a lot like two-way radio communication. Here's how it works:

1. A computer's wireless adapter translates data into a radio signal and transmits it using an antenna.
2. A wireless router receives the signal and decodes it. It sends the information to the Internet using a physical, wired Ethernet connection.

The process also works in reverse, with the router receiving information from the Internet, translating it into a radio signal and sending it to the computer's wireless adapter. The radios used for WiFi communication are very similar to the radios used for walkie-talkies, cell phones and other devices. They can transmit and receive radio waves, and they can convert 1s and 0s into radio waves and convert the radio waves back into 1s and 0s. But WiFi radios have a few notable differences from other radios:

Source: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

Illustration :

One wireless router can allow multiple devices to connect to the Internet.

SIMPLE TESTS WE ABSOLUTELY NEED...

Whether we like it or not, we get sick. If we are concerned with our health, we should take simple tests or undergo screening to monitor our body's status. Medical tests can save our lives. Catching high blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol early can prevent diseases like heart attack and stroke. Detecting cancer earlier means a better likelihood of a cure.

Here are simple tests we absolutely need on a regular basis:

Blood Pressure

Objective: The force of blood moving through your artery. The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart has to work to keep the blood moving through your body. High blood pressure can increase your risk for stroke, heart failure, and heart attack.

Procedure: Your doctor or nurse will use a device called sphygmomanometer to measure your blood pressure. A material cuff will go around your arm. It will be inflated, briefly stopping the blood flow to your artery. As the air is released, the person taking your blood pressure will use a stethoscope to listen to the blood beginning to flow again in the artery.

Interpretation of Results: The top number is the systolic blood pressure (the pressure of the blood flow every time your heart squeezes and pushes blood out). The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure (the pressure in between beats when your heart fills up with blood). A normal reading for an older adult is 120/80 millimeters or mercury (mmHg) or below. High blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or above.

When to take it: Once or twice every year; more often if your blood pressure is high.

Blood Sugar

Objective: The amount of sugar in your blood. High blood sugar could indicate that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Procedure: For a fasting blood sugar test, you don’t eat or drink anything but water for eight hours before the test. A blood sample is collected through a needle in your arm.

Interpretation of Results: 70 mg/dL is normal; 100 to 125 mg/dL is pre-diabetes; 126 mg/dL or higher could indicate diabetes.

When to take it: Every one to three years.

Mammogram (Women)

Objective: The presence of abnormal tissue that could indicate breast cancer.

Procedure: You stand in front of an x-ray machine while the technician presses your breast between two plastic plates to make your breast flat, and then takes x-rays.

Interpretation of Results: If the radiologist sees an abnormality in your breast, you may need to have another mammogram, an ultrasound, or a biopsy to make a diagnosis.

When to take it: Every one to two years.

Fruit Juices Combination

Here's what I have learned that fruit juices are extremely easy to digest, usually taking only 10-20 minutes to pass through an empty stomach. They are requiring little energy to assimilate and producing very little waste. They have a laxative effect encouraging prompt elimination and thus the detoxification of the body.

Some fruit juice combinations that may be of great health benefits include:

• Carrot + Ginger + Apple = boosts and cleanses body system
• Apple + cucumber + Ginger = prevents cancer, reduces cholesterol and improves stomach upset and headache
• Tomato + apple + carrot = improves skin complexion and bad breath
• Bitter gourd + apple + milk = prevents bad breath and reduces internal body heat
• Orange + ginger + cucumber = improves skin texture and moisture and reduces body heat
• Pineapple + apple + watermelon = dispels excess salt, nourishes bladder and kidney
• Apple + cucumber + kiwi = improves skin complexion
• Pear + banana = regulates sugar content
• Carrot + pear + mango + apple = clears body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreases blood pressure and fights oxidization

A Complete List of Philippine Banks with their Swift Codes or Bank Identifier Codes

Finally, I got hold of the list of the Philippine Banks with their corresponding swift codes or Bank Identifier Codes (BIC). This information is solely for those who have accounts with Moneybookers.

ABN AMRO Bank ABNAPHMMXXX
Allied Banking Corporation ABCMPHMMXXX
American Express Bank Philippines AMEXPHMMXXX
Asia United Bank Corporation AUBKPHMMXXX
Australia and New Zealand Bank ANZBPHMXXXX
Banco de Oro Universal Bank BNORPHMMXXX
Banco Santander Philippines Inc BSCHPHMMXXX
Bangkok Bank Public Company Ltd BKKBPHMMXXX
Bank of America NA Manila BOFAPH2XXXX
Bank of China Manila Branch BKCHPHMMXXX
Bank of Commerce PABIPHMMXXX
Bank of the Philippine Islands BOPIPHMMTRY
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Ltd BOTKPHMMXXX
BSP Payments Unit PHCBPHMDXXX
BSP Treasury Department PHCBPHMMXXX
Chemical Bank Mla Branch JP Morg CHASPHMMXXX
China Banking Corporation CHBKPHMMXXX
ChinaTrust Phil Commercial Bank CTCBPHMMXXX
Citibank Cash Department CITIPHMXPRA
Citibank NA Manila Branch CITIPHMXXXX
CitiBank Treasury Unit CITIPHMXTSU
Deutsche Bank AG DEUTPHMMXXX
Development Bank of the Phil. DBPHPHMMXXX
East West Banking Corporation EWBCPHMMXXX
Equitable PCI Bank PCIBPHMMXXX
Export and Industry Bank EAIBPHMMXXX
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank HSBCPHMMXXX
ING Bank NV INGBPHMMXXX
International Comm Bank of China ICBCPHMMXXX
International Exchange Bank INXBPHMMXXX Evelyn
Korea Exchange Bank KOEXPHMMXXX
Land Bank of the Philippines TLBPPHMMXXX
Maybank Philippines Incorporated MBBEPHMMXXX
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. MBTCPHMMXXX
Mizuho Corporate Bank MHCBPHMMXXX
Philippine Bank of Communications CPHIPHMMXXX
Philippine National Bank PNBMPHMMTOD
Philippine Veterans Bank PHVBPHMMXXX
Philtrust Bank PHTBPHMMXXX
Prudential Bank PILBPHMMXXX
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp RCBCPHMMXXX
Security Bank and Trust Corp SETCPHMMXXX
Standard Chartered Bank SCBLPHMMXXX
Union Bank of the Philippines UBPHPHMMXXX
United Coconut Planters Bank UCPBPHMMXXX
United Overseas Bank Philippines UOVBPHMMXXX

NON- SWIFT PARTICIPANTS
Al Amanah
Islamic Bank ALAMPHM1XXX
Anchor Savings Bank ANCBPHM1XXX
Asiatrust Development Bank ASDVPHM1XXX
Banco Filipino SMB FIAOPHM1XXX
Bank One Savings & Trust Corp ONSTPHM1XXX
Bankwise Inc BKWSPHM1XXX
BPI Family Savings Bank BPFFPHM1XXX
Centennial Savings Bank Inc CNSVPHM1XXX
Equitable Savings Bank Inc EQSVPHM1XXX
First Consolidated Bank Inc FIOOPHM1XXX
GSIS Family Bank GSISPHM1XXX
HSBC Savings Bank Inc HSBSPHM1XXX
Insular Life Sav & Trust Co ILSTPHM1XXX
Isla Bank Inc ISTHPHM1XXX
Keppel Bank Philippines Inc KEPHPHM1XXX
LBC Development Bank LBCDPHM1XXX
Luzon Development Bank LUDVPHM1XXX
Malayan Bank SMB MAARPHM1XXX
Manila Banking Corporation MABCPHM1XXX
Merchant Savings and LA, Inc. MRCBPHM1XXX
Mindanao Development Bank MDDEPHM1XXX
Orion Savings Bank Inc. ORSIPHM1XXX
Philam Savings Bank Inc PHSAPHM1XXX
Philippine Business Bank PPBUPHM1XXX
Philippine Postal SB PHPSPHM1XXX
Philippine Savings Bank PHLSPHM1XXX

AB Capital and Inv Corp CAVPPHM1XXX
BPI Capital Corp BPAPPHM1XXX
BPI Leasing Corp BPLIPHM1XXX
First Malayan Lsng & Fin. FMLFPHM1XXX
First Metro Investment Corp FMICPHM1XXX
Planters Development Bank PLDEPHM1XXX
Premiere Development Bank PRDEPHM1XXX
Queen City Dev Bank QCDFPHM1XXX
RCBC Savings Bank Inc RCSBPHM1XXX
Real Bank Inc RLBKPHM1XXX
Robinsons SB Corp RBNVPHM1XXX
The Palawan Bank PWDBPHM1XXX
UCPB Savings Bank UCSVPHM1XXX
Multinational Inv Bancorp MUIAPHM1XXX
RCBC Capital Corp RCCOPHM1XXX
State Investment Trust Inc STIVPHM1XXX

OTHER BSP OFFICES
CB Housing Fund CBPHPHM1XXX
CB Provident Fund CBPFPHM1XXX -do- -do-
CB Car Plan Fund CBCPPHMIXXX -do- -do-

SOURCE: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/financial/payments/PhilPaSS.pdf

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Incredible Hand Paintings

I stumbled upon these incredible hand paintings while I was surfing the net. Let me share to you what I found out. It's amazing!!!
Credits are due to Guido Daniele. You can view his works at www.guidodaniele.com

Pinoy Ako by: Orange and Lemons

The Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 has just started. I still prefer the original song of Pinoy Ako by Orange and Lemons. To listen to the song just click the link : Pinoy Ako by: Orange and Lemons .::Pinoy Band::.
Thanks to ISKOSounds for sharing the music.

Kabataang Pinoy...Pag-asa ng Bayan...

I just read this in newspapers that the Kabataan (Youth)is seeking House seats in the May elections for party-list groups. How do the youth manage to do the campaigning when they don't have the resources? It seems they have found the answer, wooing the youth and educated voters on the Internet.

Below is the group’s slick campaign video clip featuring celebrities Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo and other artists endorsing the Kabataan Youth Partylist. Give them a chance please.