Kinlos

2011-12-04T22:37:00.001-08:00

Learn what Geo Arbitrage is all about http://ping.fm/F2RV4

2011-10-07T20:51:00.001-07:00

Most of the time, when famous people die, I don't get affected. But it's different with Steve Jobs. Somehow he did touch my heart.

Get The Online Job Now

2011-10-07T20:49:00.001-07:00

Want to quit your job? That my friend is a dream of many and quite frankly only a

handful usually gets to do it successfully. Do you want to be one of them? There are

many online jobs work from home that you can try, but before you do that there are

some things that you must first understand.

Almost any kind of career or skill can be turned into an online job or service these

days. Thanks mainly to the opportunities presented by the Internet. For instance, if you

are really good at writing then you can become a freelance article writer. After all there

are a lot of businesses and marketers today who are looking for some really talented

writers to write good content for them. The same thing goes if you are good with

graphic design. Basically anything that you can work on and then send over the Internet

will work as a freelance job.

So you think you are ready to do work online? If yes then here are some of the things

you need to prepare for.

Get a fast Internet connection. It is a given that you will need to be connected to the

Internet at all times, but make sure you have a steady and fast connection. You need

this especially if you have to chat with your clients over Skype or to send and receive

large files for your work.

Get the right tools for the job. This refers to both the software and the hardware. Of

course you need a computer, preferably a fast one. Aside from that you need the

software that can help you get the job done. If you're a writer then you need a word

processor. If you are a graphic artist then Photoshop is the industry standard for that.

Blog Promotion Tips You Should Know

2011-08-04T14:49:00.001-07:00

Do you want to increase the traffic to your website or blog? What you can do is to follow some of the blog promotion tips that I have listed in this article.

First things first, if you really want to taste success with your blog you will have to spend some time and effort to do some tasks that can help bring in the right kind and amount of traffic. That is just how Internet marketing Philippines works. You can not survive just by sitting alone in front of your computer, waiting for all the people to drop by and read your blog. It just does not work that way.

And to help solve your traffic woes, here are the main blog promotion tips that you should try right now.

Always ensure you have great blog content otherwise people will just feel disappointed with it. It does not matter if you have the coolest looking template because if you have low quality blog posts, you can be sure your visitors will not be coming back. Even worse than that is they would not even say a word about it to their friends. Just imagine what great marketing it would be if your visitors would just recommend your blog to others.

Do you think you can write some articles? If yes then you can definitely give some article marketing strategies a shot. This is done by writing an article and then submitting it to the top article directories. Now how can that help promote your blog? At the end of that article you will be allowed to put an author's box or a call to action and then point your readers to your blog.

Are you active in sites such as Twitter and Facebook? This is because with the popularity of these social networking websites you can also take advantage of them by promoting your blog through your status updates. However, just do not do it on a daily basis or else people would think of you as a spammer.

Not all blog promotion techniques are for free. Sometimes you may have to resort to paid means. You can advertise on websites or even on other blogs where your market or target audience usually visits. You can also pay to get a video produced and then submit it to the top video sharing websites.

These are the major blog promotion tips worthy of your time and effort. If you want to go a bit further, you can try search engine optimization on your blog. Just get the best SEO course to help you with it.

2011-05-31T02:48:00.001-07:00

I've found a great new service if you are into article marketing. Will not cost you an arm to give it a try. http://tinyurl.com/3p69oxb

Focusing Is The Key

2011-03-08T00:40:00.001-08:00

There is truth to information overload. For the past month, I've been reading a lot of ebooks, watching tutorial videos, and interacting in forums that my mind is now loaded with tons of ideas and information about Internet marketing.

This is not good because I'm starting to get derailed to my initial plan on how to get my foot into IM. By this I mean by earning a steady income from it.

I've come across dozens of ideas and strategies that I admit I am tempted to try some of them, but in return I lose track of my first project.

Now I'm going to fix this. By focusing on just one project until its completion then do another one, a different one and see which one I would succeed in. :)

2011-03-06T02:59:00.001-08:00

Article marketing tutorial http://ping.fm/ay2oQ

Philippines Freelance Copywriter

2009-12-29T04:44:00.000-08:00

Are you in need of high quality articles or blog posts? If you doubt your own skills as a writer or you simply do not have the luxury of time to do it yourself, you are better off by hiring a professional Philippines freelance copywriter who has the years of experience to do the job.

Whether you want articles for submission to directories like EzineArticles or web content for whatever your niche maybe, only a professional freelance copywriter can write convincing and informative copy for you.

Give yourself the gift of time by hiring a copywriter so you can focus all of your energy on growing your online business.

She Has a New Blog

2009-12-29T04:37:00.000-08:00

Someone very close to me is starting a new blog and it's under her very own name, Nhil Ocampo.

This might be a start of something great for her as she further spread her online presence. I hope this will be a more personal blog for her as I would love to read more of her thoughts, her observations about life in general, and anything else that she finds interesting.

The Crybook Wordpress Theme

2009-09-20T05:12:00.000-07:00

I like the new Wordpress template of Papa Ces's blog. He currently uses the Crybook theme which resembles the look and feel of Facebook.

I especially prefer the great combination of the blue and white colors. The white background makes it so much easier to read the text. Plus there's an automatic picture of the blogger or the blog owner on the upper right side of the sidebar. If you ask me, that's a very nice addition to a theme.

Sometimes I wish that there's a Crybook version of that template here for Blogger users so I can test it with this blog. I surely would like the change on the look but I still want to retain the clean, white background.

The Rains Keep Coming Back

2009-09-10T23:21:00.000-07:00

Just when I thought the rains have stopped, here it is again. It has been raining non-stop since this morning, and it's already late in the afternoon right now.

I love the rain. I love the chill that it brings and the memories that it reminds me (I don't know why but I love to reminisce when it's raining), but the fact remains that my clothes are still far from getting dry because of it.

:)

Well, it's just a minor complaint. So I'd say let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!

Smores?

2009-09-04T21:30:00.000-07:00

I know Smores, it's just that I haven't tried one. It's not that popular here in the Philippines. But I get to hear about that much from people in the United States.

Anyway, if being a Smore(s) is being unconventional, then I really like that. Because it also means I've got personality.

:)

Well, that's what this mini survey says of me.

You Are Smores

Unusual and unconventional, you make your strange ways work for you.

You've got personality - no one's denying that!

What Dessert Are You Most Like?

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

Freelance Copywriter from the Philippines

2009-09-01T15:50:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a capable freelance copywriter, PinoyCopywriter.com is a good option to hire. The guy behind this blog and freelance writing services has years of experience writing effective marketing copy for the web as well as for the print media.

He has written articles for various Internet marketers, webmasters as well as business owners for use on their websites, article marketing or press releases.

He doesn't come cheap, but he's not expensive either. You may even find that he charges a bit low for the quality of copy that he will provide to you.

For a no obligation quote regarding your copy writing needs, send this freelance copywriter from the Philippines a message and he'll quickly get back to you.

Living in the Province

2009-06-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

Here in the Philippines, living in the province has some really great benefits. I can site a few:

1. It's generally more peaceful. Peaceful both in having less crimes and less worries of anything ill befalling you which would normally happen in the big cities like getting robbed. There is also the matter of less noise especially at night. Perhaps the only noise one would hear when he's getting read to sleep is the sound of the crickets. In the morning, the cock-a-doodle-dooing of the roosters are music to the ears.

2. Cost of living is cheaper. Yes, it is cheaper to live day in and day out if you're in the province. Transportation is generally cheaper, houses are cheaper, and the market prices are also lower compared to the metropolis.

3. Air is fresher. Depending on where you are, the air in the province is more often a lot fresher. Thanks to the distance from all the vehicles of the cities, the factories and whatever else that can cause a person's lungs to revolt.

:)

If given the chance, meaning if I can afford to go away from the city, I would like to live in the province and experience what they call a simpler way of living.

Silence is Golden

2009-05-10T08:05:00.000-07:00

I live in a fairly middle-class village or subdivision and when we first moved here, I was amazed at how silent the whole place was. The homeowners' association was strict in implementing their rules, including of course the rule to observe silence. This means that no one is allowed to play loud music unless there is a party. If there's a party, the homeowner must first get a permit.

But lately there is a certain fellow that has this penchant for videokes and he has started to rouse the anger of his neighbors. We don't live near his place but we do pass by it every day. Even at night he would belch out songs from his videoke machine. He has a good voice, I give him that, but the village is not the right place to showcase his talent.

I've heard this is a petition going on to file a formal complaint against him.

Say 'Thank You' Always

2009-05-07T15:21:00.000-07:00

I have noticed that most people are not saying 'Thank You' when it is properly due.

When riding the jeepney and someone helped you out by taking your fare and giving it to the driver, the ideal thing to say is 'thank you'. But no, I seldom here those words in such a situation.

'Thank you' is a very important word that should be religiously said by everybody. I am sure that not a day passes by without a need to say those words.

Rowan Atkinson Is a Genius

2009-05-05T18:46:00.000-07:00

That's right. I honestly believe that because only a genius can come up and portray such a funny and weird character as Mr. Bean.

It's just like watching Charlie Chaplin but a more modern type. And we all know that Chaplin was a legend and of course, a genius.

Just watching Mr. Bean walk down a hall is already funny. That is why we always anticipate every next scene as complete hilarious... and it always was.

Now the cartoon version, that one I don't really like much. Maybe because I'm already too old for to watch cartoons? I'm not really sure but for m

e it doesn't completely get the essence of the live action Mr. Bean.

I Have to Learn to Eat Vegetables

2009-05-04T18:18:00.000-07:00

I chose the word learn here because that's what would best describe my current take on vegetables. I hate it! Well, I only hate vegetables when it's the main course. I'm a meat-eater. Always been and always will be. I could never see myself as a vegetarian.

My most hated vegetable of all is the okra. I don't like it's phlegm-like consistency. Whenever there's a dish that has okra, I really take the time to sort it out. I remove every bit and trace of that vegetable before I would even attempt to take a bite.

But my most loved vegetable of all is the potato. I can eat any dish with potato, granted that there are lots and lots of potatoes in it.

How about you? What are your most hated and loved vegetable?

Why Do Japanese Live Longer?

2009-05-03T17:35:00.000-07:00

Is it because of their diet? Is it the sake that they drink or the raw fish that they eat? Is it simply in their genes or is their land really sacred that's why the people are gifted with longer life?

I'm not really dealing with this subject on a deeper scale, I was just wondering why there are so many old people in Japan with ages that go over 100. And it's not that they are simply old, but their minds are still very lucid. It seems like it was just their bodies that have aged.

But to be frank, I don't think I would like to grow that old. I mean, to live more than a hundred years old is not something that I dream about. For me, it's not how long we lived, but it is the quality of the life we lived.

Sounds so philosophical, isn't it? Not really it just makes sense to me. Why would I want to live very long when I could just simply pass away after accomplishing all the things that I needed to do. It may sound morbid but for me, it's far from it.

Talking With Strangers

2009-05-03T17:17:00.000-07:00

As a child we were thought to never ever talk to strangers. But as we grow older it is harder to follow that rule. Because how can we not avoid talking to people we don't know when we are constantly going outside either for work or leisure and keep on bumping to new faces.

Well, that rule only applies to kids because kids are very gullible and can easily be duped by malicious people. But aren't we (adults) gullible, too? I guess it all boils down to keeping it safe when dealing with strangers.

So should we talk to strangers? By all means! It is one of the most wonderful ways to gain new friends. If you are sitting in the bus, talk to the person sitting right next to you. Open up a conversation. The weather is a good ice breaker.

Buying Luxury Jets on Bailout Money?

2009-03-23T22:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday evening, I was doing my usual late night news reading (or more like browsing) when I chanced upon an article about J.P. Morgan's plans on buying a pair of luxury jets.

I didn't finish reading it, because just the first paragraph made my stomach turn. Luxury jets? With bailout money? That's United States taxpayers' money for crying out loud!

My question is, how can they even think about it? At this trying times they would have the gall to even consider purchasing these planes?

Some people really don't have any decency.

Movies and More Movies in Your Home

2009-02-21T15:31:00.000-08:00

We all love to go to the movie theater to relax after a long day of work. Even if you need to tide traffics jams to go to the movie theater, you are willing to endure this to be able to watch a movie. The sight and sound of a movie theater is what makes us go back there every so often. We easily get lost in the movie scene because of the bigger than life pictures and surround sound that takes you there beside the characters in the movie. This may prove to be costly in the end but we continue to do this because we love to go to movie theaters and see movies. If you can bring home a movie theater, it will be good and I am sure you will love the idea. However, before you say no, think again. Going to the movie theaters every single day is definitely costly in the long run. Additionally, if you know the basic components of a home movie theater, you may not think twice and will definitely leave right now to acquire your own home movie theater.

A complete setup of a movie theater in a big room is definitely only accessible to the rich and the famous. However, if you have meager budget, you can have the home movie theater for yourself knowing the basic components and setting up the home movie theater in a smaller room. You may convert you den to a home theater room. You only need the three basic components and you may already enjoy watching movies with no limit.

If you have a television set, which I know you do, that is about 27 inches, you run away spending for the first major component of your home movie theater. The second major component, which I think you have, is the DVD player. If your DVD Player has progressive scan that is wonderful, however, even without progressive scan, your DVD player may work as the second component for your home movie theater. The final piece of the puzzle, which I want you to spend on, is the home theater speakers. You need three high-quality home theater speakers for your home movie theater. You need to place one on the right side, one on the left side and one on the rear center of the room. These are the three basic components of your home movie theater. You may now start enjoying unlimited movie and enjoy watching movies with your whole family. I am sure you will agree with me that this is the best part of owning your own home movie theater.

The set up for your home movie theater with the three basic components is the best perfect setup for small rooms. However, if you have a bigger room for your home movie theater, I am sure you have a bigger budget for your home theater. Then you may want to consider the recommendation of home theater experts, you may add more speakers up to six home theater speakers and may need to compliment it with subwoofer to maintain the surround sound effect for your home movie theater. If you want a bigger picture, you may want to consider buying a home theater projector. You may also acquire home theater seating and television cabinet if you want to compliment the home theater design to make up a complete package for your home entertainment. All these additions to the basic components may be necessary if you have a bigger room. If the room is smaller, then you may only need the three basic components for your home movie theater.

Having to be able to bring home the sight and sound you run after in movie theaters may be very efficient and less costly. Aside form the fact that you enjoy life with your family beside you watching movies after movies in your very own home movie theater.

When Everybody Smiles

2009-02-18T21:49:00.000-08:00

A friend once told me about a particular day which happened two weeks ago when she felt really good inside.

It's like this.

She had to get up very early in the morning to go to a seminar that she had paid to attend. She was a bit groggy after having just a few hours of sleep. Her body was still sleepy and her mind was not energized still.

When she got out of her house, she flagged a taxi, got it, told the driver where she wanted to go and she prepared herself for a quiet trip. But she didn't get that.

The driver turned out to be very talkative. Not the intrusive type of person who asks personal questions. He just loved to talk about almost anything. And he was always smiling while he was talking.

My friend enjoyed the talk and the company of the driver so she welcome the conversation. It was a very warm experience.

She actually felt disappointed when it only took them 20 minutes to reach her destination. She wanted more time to talk. When I asked her what they talked about, she couldn't even remember.

All she remembered was the driver was always smiling. It's the smile that really hooked her and made her welcome such a conversation with a stranger.

I thought that was really nice. How I wish all the people that we meet are always smiling.

What a Wonderful World

2009-02-08T05:39:00.001-08:00

Here's the lyrics to one of my most favorite inspirational songs:

I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue..... clouds of white
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin......i love you.

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more.....than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world

(instrumental break)

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin...*spoken*(I ....love....you).

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
*spoken*(you know their gonna learn
A whole lot more than Ill never know)
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.

Love Is In the Air

2009-02-01T18:39:00.000-08:00

I can smell the fragrance of love now that it is flowing so beautifully in the air. February has already started and within just two weeks it would be Valentine's Day once again. It's time to see lovely girls holding bouquets of roses and boxes of sweet, sweet chocolates.

Sweet!

It would also mean that the fine restaurants would all be reserved and that there would be some marriage proposals going on within this month, more probably during the 14th.

It's so great to be in this month of love.

:)

A Good Talk

2009-01-25T14:52:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had a good conversation with a stranger? A complete stranger who was just so friendly that he can strike up a conversation with anybody. Well I had a few times but the best was the one that happened the other day.

I was standing in a very long line to buy medicine at this drugstore near my place. And it was a very long line indeed as there were a lot of people with only two pharmacists behind the counter taking the orders. Normally when I see a long queue like that, I would just go out of the store and come back later. But I needed to buy something so I really had no choice.

After about 15 minutes standing there without the line seeming to get any shorter, I gave a big sounding sigh which was really unintentional. But I was happy that I did so because the guy next to me took notice of it and broke the ice.

He mentioned the obvious, that the line is very long and it's taking like forever for the pharmacists to do their jobs, that the air conditioning system of the store could no longer accommodate the number of people inside and so on and so forth.

I guess it's not really the topic that sometimes makes a conversation come alive. It's the enthusiasm of the talker that gives meaning and zest to the otherwise boring talk. The guy, who was about twice my age, was buying a cough syrup for his daughter and he even joked that by the time he would have bought the medicine and gone home, his daughter would have coughed her cough out.

I admire people who can make light of any situation, even the bleakest ones. I am not like that although I try my best to be one. I am moody and once my mood's been set to low, it's all-set that way for the rest of the day or at least of that certain incident.

We stayed in line for another 15 minutes before our turn came. When I left that store, instead of feeling haggard and angry for staying there for more than 30 minutes, I actually felt good. Thanks to a friendly stranger and our fun chit-chat.

Change

2009-01-21T18:21:00.000-08:00

I am not an American but I am concerned with what is happening in the United States both with its economy and its relations with other nations. It's not because my livelihood is directly affected but more for the reason that as a fellow human being, I don't want to see a great nation lose hope.

And hope and change is what President Barack Obama is offering to his countrymen. I wish him Godspeed.

Let's Get Ready to Rumble!

2008-12-26T12:38:00.000-08:00

Hello, everybody!

While I am not yet sure what this blog will focus on, for the meantime, I would like to write about good and inspiring stuff.

Yes, that's what I would blog about while I'm still thinking of what 'Kinlos.net' should be. So for starters, let me just greet you a wonderful Christmas (even though it's already the 26th) and an equally wonderful and exciting New Year!