Do You Suffer From Friendster-Dependence?

The Web, as we know it now is different from the one we were introduced to.  Through social networks such as Friendster, Multiply, MySpace, etc. users now have more power to create and manage their identities and perceptions about them.  For some it has become the main thing. Not work, not family [...]

Blog Action Day

Today is blog action day and this post is about the environment. Well, not directly about the environment, but about environmental concerns in relation to the bigger and more urgent issues of the day.

In the Philippines, the environment movement has been around for some time and it used to be one [...]

The wonder of childbirth

Check out this video I stumbled upon medgadget. Cool animation by nucleusinc. The choice of background music from JS Bach makes it even cooler.

What’s In It For Them?

What’s in it for me?” This is the response that we sometimes get when we ask for other people’s help. Of course, those who are close to us may do things for us for nothing, but in today’s reward-driven environment, people almost always ask if the potential benefit is worth the effort that they are [...]

Account Management – Metrowalk Style

“Psst..I got the latest episodes of Desperate Housewives…” (photo from cluas.com)

Metrowalk – A fun place to be especially, on weekends. People come here to get DVDs of the latest Hollywood or Emmy blockbuster, ripped versions of the hottest software or their favorite videogame CDs. Stalls and vendors abound and the competition is [...]

Protect Your Online Reputation

Are you looking to break into pharma/device sales, or any kind of job, for that matter?  It’s probably wise to clean up your online presence.  You know what I mean.  If you maintain an account with Friendster, Multiply or any other social network, watch what you’re saying and make sure [...]

No, Really, How Are You?

“How are you?”
This is perhaps the most often used greeting in our arsenal of stock phrases. Sometimes, it is not even necessary to give an answer (like “Hello”). From my experience, the way I open my interactions with others sets the tone for the rest of the conversation. Being in sales, I [...]