http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:47:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Facebook layout has gotten a slight revamp again, and while the new changes aren't that big, they're pertty significant. I particularly like the fact that the applications list was moved to the let side, with an easy link to the full list of applications, removing the bottom bar that ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2010/02/facebook-gets-another-revamp/ If I had asked this a few years ago, you would have looked incredulously at me with one eyebrow raised and said without deliberation, "Of Course".  Now, however, you'd probably think about it for a bit, and say "Oh I check my Friendster once in a blue moon". The reason? ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2009/07/do-you-friendster/ We've listened to your requests, demands, and comments, and we know that it's been a long time coming -- We have finally put up an advanced search functionality at ClassifiedsPH for your convenience! The advanced search basically lets you search by keywords, category, subcategory, location, and/or date posted. To use the ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2009/03/classifiedsph-advanced-search-functionality-up/ Yep you're reading this right! The biggest pot in all of Philippine Lotto history has been taken by two people. One claims that she chose a passing car's plate number to complete her combination. She's now P173 million richer than she was last week and plans to spend this money ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2009/02/bye-bye-p34783690320/ If you have probably observed, we've improved the site's loading time by moving to a more powerful and faster server. You should be able to browse through the listings much quicker. We've also increased the number of characters you can put in your description, since we noticed a lot of ads ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/12/moved-to-a-faster-server/ And just in time for the holidays, too! Prizes are probably going to be the same as the first TAWAD NA promo, since today's prize is a Compaq Presario (sounds familiar, fellow Tawad na veterans?). As for the mechanics, a few things have changed. For one thing, bidding for one ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/10/globes-tawad-na-is-back/ Have you been parking in malls lately? Have you noticed the different high-tech gadgets they've been putting in? G4 Makati parking lots have the parking counter for every floor and the Link parking lot (the one near Anson Makati) has that camera that takes a picture of your plate number. ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/10/mall-carpark-wars-g4-the-link-and-last-but-definitely-not-the-least-moa/ It really is time to fly with Cebu Pacific's Manila to Osaka promo! It's P1,999/flight but after all the taxes, you'll end up spending around P15,000 for a round-trip flight. Still pretty cheap considering you're going to JAPAN <drools>! Of course, don't forget to consider your food and lodging expenses and ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/09/manila-to-osaka-just-got-cheaper/ Just recently, PLDT launched this novel concept called "Ask PLDT", where users can call and ask anything from the latest showbiz scoop to a good recipe for the day just by dialing 101-811. When I got hold of the flyer, the first thing that popped in my head is "Ask ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/09/ask-pldt-anyone/ We introduce to you... <drum roll please>... keyword tags for your ad! What's it for? It will help improve the visibility of your ad. The rule is to place the most essential words to describe your ad - words that users will most likely search for. For instance, if you're posting ... http://thehopefulwriter.webmechs.com/2008/08/tags-and-the-new-post-ad-look/