m|ph: tech to go!
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 31st, 2006
I wrote the press release for the PDI Lifestyle section. It goes something like this …
m|ph, the most visible home-grown magazine on mobile technology starts the year with a fresh new look, giving readers a taste of what’s new in the mobile tech scene for 2006.
To celebrate a fresh start, m|ph goes vegan with the stunning Isabel Roces who graces the front cover. Isabel talks about her PETA advocacy, the gadgets she owns, and gives some words of advice on how to guard from gadget lust. This issue also contains reviews of the latest phones, namely the Nokia 6111 for the ladies, the shaver-shaped Nokia 6270 and the Sony Ericsson W550i Walkman phone. If you happen to own an iPod, the magazine also features a showdown of the best iPod-docking speakers available in town. Since gadgets are only as good as the people who use them, this issue features two mavens in their respective industries, the iconic Joey Alarilla of Hackenslash.net and Denise Albert, who sets the marketing and events industry on fire with her passionate words.
m|ph, which stands for Mobile Philippines, is a monthly publication geared towards the Filipino who is always on the go. Faithful readers have always described the magazine as the most informative and engaging among all the technology magazines because it is smart, engaging and witty. m|ph is available at all news stands and technology hubs for just P80.00 per issue.
Wellness is happiness
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 30th, 2006
My friend Raphy wanted me to plug this for like, forever. In return I earn billions in royalties. You see, Raphy is a bit weird, that’s why he sells wellness products!
But seriously, if you are experiencing aches and body pains (love life not included), you may want to give him a call.
Lately things are quite hectic. Hectic work schedules, hectic activities, and so on. And these hectic things have led to pains, or sicknessses. And let’s face it, it’s quite hard to go about our work when we’re not in the best working condition. Furthermore, it’s quite hard to skip work just to rest our bodies for fear of backlog in pendings.
And so, health is now accompanied with another word: Wellness. Don’t let those nagging colds, flu, or body pains stop your from being productive. Now you can repel them and eventually make your body better.
Sounds good? How does it work? Well, I’m inviting you to a product demo this weekend. I’d like to share the wellness experience with you, and that the products that you might see may be able to make you happier, more productive and (so to speak), well.
If you have any more questions about this, just feel free to email me back through this address or at raif1129@yahoo.com or raif1129@gmail.com. Also feel free to text me about this at (0917)8177274 (Please introduce yourself over text, my phonebook isn’t fully updated.
what’s in a name?
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 29th, 2006So I was browsing Nenzie’s blog and found the “find the meaning behind your name” page. It’s freaky because 100% of everything written down was true. Freaky beans!
* The name of Jose-Maria-Vicente creates an overly-sensitive nature which causes you to sense and feel far more than you can understand or put into words. (Holy … omg. How true. Which is why I have a hard time expressing myself.)
* You have a deep, artistic, and creative side which shows through a love for music and literature. (My theater friends have been asking me back to direct plays. Paul Dumol likes my work. I play guitar. I read books. I compose music.)
* Writing is a more natural mode of expression for your deeper thoughts and feelings than the spoken word. (I write for 6 blogs and several magazines. Nuff said!)
* You have an ability to concentrate and work intently on anything which holds your interest. (When I really want something, I get it quickly. Those of you who know me professionally and personally may testify to this.)
* However, you prefer to avoid routine, monotony, and mental tasks. (Which is why I hate jobs that confine me to the desk and following a strict schedule.)
* Although the name Jose-Maria-Vicente creates an active mind and a restless urge to explore new ideas, we emphasize that it limits self-expression and friendly congeniality with a moody disposition. (My friend Jed told me once that I wear my heart on my sleeve. This was the first time someone ever told it to me because I guess I could never admit it to myself.)
* This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the solar plexus, heart, lungs and bronchial area. (Holy cow, I have several types of allergies and asthma. This name thing is freaky.)
Do the name game here!
3 bored people and the camera timer
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 29th, 2006
The Blog Herald sale makes INQ7
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 27th, 2006This is so weird. Our sister company, INQ7 did an interview with Duncan Riley, who is part owner of b5media, another company I work for. Duncan is from Australia. INQ7 is in Makati.
So weird. It further proves the six degrees of separation thing.
Read it here!
The After Mac
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 27th, 2006
Though we haven’t been officially announced to the world yet, The After Mac is up and live on the b5media blogroll. I’m blogging side by side with Adel Gabot. I don’t need to re-introduce this fun guy.
Special mention to Jon, our ever patient channel editor who’s there for the ride as well! Ironically, he’s the LINUX dude at b5. Woot!
Adel writes:
I’m a Mac evangelist wherever I go, but despite my fanaticism and residency in the Mac loony bin, I am still (oddly) cognizant of the shortcomings of our friends from One Infinite Loop. I love Macs, but I am aware there are a few things (precious few, but they’re still there) that other platforms are better at. After all this time with Apples and Macs, I have learned to step back and take a good look at what’s coming out from there and have some objectivity. I drink the kool-aid, but in moderation. I get as giddy as the next Machead over Keynote Addresses, but I still have the ability to slip out of the reality distortion field long enough to look at all things Mac with a critical eye. Sort of a tough love thing.
Which is part of the raison d’etre for this blog. Aside from covering, praising, reviewing, commenting, slobbering, sniping and poking fun at Macs and the Apple scene, we’d also like to have a sober, reasonable and sane attitude toward the platform we all love. Which means we’ll call spades spades here. The occasional voice of conscience, if you will. But more than anything, this blog will cover what has always been insanely great. Or insanely not.
So there you have it. If any of you feel you got stories about your Mac joys and frustrations that you want to share, send them our way.
Ever since the Jobs-Disney empire merger, we’ve been getting really interesting Adsense stuff like this one:
Hehe! Bookmark us now, fellow Mac afficionados. We promise daily updates.
i want a bumper sticker / t-shirt that says
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 26th, 2006“Basta blogger, sweet lover.”
hehe, I’m serious!
the art of tipping as I understand it
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 25th, 2006
I haven’t mastered the art of tipping. There seem to be several rules on service tipping which are indicative of the cultural bilaws of the restaurant. For instance, when the bill indicates an additional service charge, that should mean that you already tipped the waiter in the compulsary. There is also the voluntary 10% service charge tip, a rule of thumb if you may, when no service charge is indicated on the bill.
The 10% fluctuates depending on how good the service rendered is. This is also a tool the service renderer can use to determine whether he or she is doing a good job.
Therefore, when the MMDA traffic enforcer stops you for violating traffic, it is always good to give a tip to show that his services are appreciated.
The return of Glass Joe and Friends
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 24th, 2006
America’s Next Muppet
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 19th, 2006
Coming in Summer of 2006, America’s Next Muppet is the new reality TV show to be aired on ABC. The Jim Henson muppets will be collaborating with Disney in order to make the show interactive, where the audience can actually vote for America’s Next Muppet.
Kermit and the other classic Muppet characters are setting up a talent contest to find the newest member of the legendary Muppet troupe. All kinds of new wacky Muppet characters and wild new Muppet acts will audition for the panel of judges (such as Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo) who will be the reviewing the performances.
I have a feeling the Simon Cowell of the group will be played by the geriatric duo of Statler and Waldorf (the 2 old men who sit on the balcony).
Kapped.com
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 19th, 2006I made this a few minutes ago. Haha!
Check out Kapped! Hope you guys could contribute to the traffic.
