Manpower Ready for Albay BPO Locators

November 09, 2008 22:44:00
Jaymee T. Gamil
Southern Luzon Bureau

LEGAZPI CITY--When Alexander Osias, 25, graduated here with a degree in computer engineering, one of his first considerations was to move to Metro Manila to look for work.

The knee-jerk reaction for most fresh graduates in the province is to migrate to urban centers for higher-paying jobs or more specialized employment.

But not wanting to leave his wife and his child, Osias opted instead to settle in Legazpi City, eventually landing a job as a webpage developer and content writer for United States-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firms tied with the Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation Inc. (SLTCFI) here.

Unfortunately, these firms centralized operations in Metro Manila. But all hope was not lost for Osias.

Recently, SLTCFI had also been facilitating manpower for the Embarcadero Information Technology Park currently being constructed at the city port.

SLTCFI president Rosemarie Rey said the school will be one of the locators in Albay's very own IT park, possibly along with around three other BPO firms still under negotiation.

Rey said SLTCFI will be posting three accounts in Embarcadero: One for outsourced web development, another a financial account for an Australian company, and another a call center for a foreign telecoms firm servicing US and Australian clients.

Osias and 30 others have already finished training for an online marketing account currently being hosted by SLTCFI. Another class has been groomed for call center operations.

Excited with the Embarcadero prospect, Osias said: "Legazpi City is starting to come alive. We no longer need to try our luck in Metro Manila to earn enough. Now, what we can earn in the province is enough for our family's daily needs, without having to leave them behind."

Embarcadero
Accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority as an economic tourism zone with IT component, the P1.8-million bay front commercial and IT complex being developed by the Sunwest Group of Companies here is expected to span more than 2.5 hectares, with around nine buildings to be utilized for shopping and leisure activities.

But due to the increasing interest being shown by BPO firms, what was once an "IT-component" in the original plan has been expanded into its own park, with about 15,477 square meters of the shoreline reclaimed for three more buildings with four to seven floors, said Annie Sumanga, president of Sunwest subsidiary Misibis Land Inc.

Sunwest IT manager Albert Dionela expects the IT park will draw in data centers and BPO firms offering services ranging from the standard call centers, to web content writing and web development, to legal and medical transcription, to backroom services such as accounting.

When the park is fully operational, hopefully by summer next year, the call center facilities alone can house 8,000 seats or 24,000 agents on three shifts.

"This would translate to approximately P240 million to P480 million in monthly salaries at P10,000 to P20,000 monthly wage for call center employees," Mayor Noel E. Rosal said.

Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano, during the blessing ceremonies on Aug. 8, estimated that 90-percent of Embarcadero employees will be the city locals themselves.

Classrooms
Currently, around five buildings are being built, one of which will house the initial 100-seat call center and training classrooms committed to by SLTCFI.

Aside from the accounts they will host in Embarcadero, SLTCFI is also already hosting accounts dealing with online marketing, copywriting and web programming, in their school. Rey urged interested applicants to train for them.

Perhaps unbeknown to most locals, the Department of Trade and Industry has pegged Legazpi City's One-Town-One-Product (Otop) as Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-enabled services.

Legazpi will soon fully embody that tag, with the local government and institutions like SLTCFI already hard at work equipping the available manpower with specialized, high-end training.

"What we want is when the locators come, we will already have a trained pool of manpower. And we're not limiting ourselves to call centers. We're also familiar with backroom operations and other technical needs of the e-commerce industry," Rey said.

She cited their scholarship trainings ranging from online programming, to strategies for optimizing online marketing, to computer-aided design.

"Currently, we have trained around a thousand, some of which are employed, some undergoing additional training for other specializations. Our ongoing pool for training is around 200," Rey said.

It is not only the manpower that is already groomed for interested BPO firms. Dionela boasted of fast and stable telecoms connection at the Embarcadero, owing to the fiber-optic technology in place, and direct connections to five giant carriers, namely, PLDT, Globe, Bayantel, PT&T and Digitel.

As for electricity, Dionela expects "zero downtime." Embarcadero will be connected directly to Transco, with two back-up generators and two megawatts of reserve power, and a direct connection to the hybrid renewable energy power plant in Cagraray Island when it is finished.

With these opportunities being unlocked in Albay, and with more reasons for the talent pool to stay put, the province may now hope for less "brain drain" and faster progress.

For instance, hearing of the Embarcadero IT Park has only given Sandra Balderama, 19, a firmer resolve to establish her future career in Legazpi City.

A graduating Computer Science major at SLTCFI, Balderama is an accomplished student, having qualified for a slew of training programs ranging from call center competency to online marketing to web development.

She has even been offered a teaching position upon graduation.

Instead of uncertainty, she now expresses excitement for the future ahead of her: "There are already a lot of opportunities offered to me, as a student here. What more when I have graduated?" she said.

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2nd Part Of The BPO Summit

The BPO Summit at the Crowne Plaza, Pasig

The main stage of the BPO Summit.

Awarding of the New Wave City like Bacolod and Davao.

Me at the lobby of Crowne Plaza.

Lobby near the Emerald Room where the gaming development was held.

Another view from the lobby of Crowne Plaza.

BPO Summit Philippines 2008

After months of blog-less life, I am back at last. As McArthur said, “I shall return”. So am I. Been busy this past months.

So, what’s new? Nothings new… Just kidding. I have a new job, since the last company I’ve been with was hit by the global crisis… Good for them… hahahahaha

Just this December 2 & 3, I’ve been to Crowne Plaza for the BPO summit. BPO or Business Process Outsourcing is not actually new but booming industry today.

The BPO Summit Philippines conference provides a platform that discusses business issues and industry trends for the various non-voice sectors. Plenary sessions in the morning will present a macro-analysis of global and local industry trends from the perspectives of industry executives, analysts, and government officials.

In the afternoon, break-out sessions divided into four industry tracks – Back Office, Transcription, Digital Animation, and Game Development – and a bonus SME Track will discuss sector-specific business and technology issues for industry players as well as offer master classes for practitioners and students.

I attended the game development track which discusses the gaming industry in the Philippines. It also provides basic information on how the industry is running on the global market and what will be its future.

Below are the associations / organizations that are included in the Philippine BPO Industry.

The Final Countdown.....

This is the final result of my last project. It was finished last week of june but i've been so busy. So here it is folks....

Right Side View
Left Side View
Left Side View.... again....
Right Side View.... again....

Front View

Part 1 of the Yamaha YZR-M1

Last weekend, I started my new paper craft project. It is an YZR M1 motorcycle another product of Yamaha. The M1 is an 800cc sports bike specifically developed for racing purposes on the MotoGP series. Other specifications include a Liquid-cooled, in-line, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke with 16-valve DOHC engine which is fuel injected to ensure perfect as possible combustion process. A 6-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios is also fitted to complement the power of the engine.

Coming back to the real world of mine, what I am doing right now is made from paper so there are no such specifications included. What you will just see are sheets of papers, pastes, scissors, toothpick, and other materials needed for paper crafting. So let start now what I have done so far..

The first images are the front suspension system complete with handle bars, brake levers, brake calipers and mud protector.

The next two images are the finished rear part of the M1. It includes the rear part with seats on it.

Next are the fuel tanks with Yamaha logo on both sides

The front panel which contains the removed portion of headlight including the windshield can be seen in the next array of images. The headlight is removed due to aerodynamic reasons and load reduction for faster acceleration and top speed.

For our last image the exhaust pipe is also completer. It consist of the down pipe, the muffler, pipe shield, plus the clip where the canister can be fitted snugly over the motorcycle.

The Finish Product of my YZ450fm

After months of cutting, pasting, and connecting all parts of this paper craft, it is finished at last. It is something that I can be proud that even my baby wants to play with it. So friends and not so friends (lol), may I now present to you the final judgement... hahaha...

The right side view of the finished YZ450fm motor cross.

Front view with my monitor at the background.

Rear view of the completed YZ450fm.

Front right side view with stand.

I will make a glass enclosure for this to preserve its beauty. Soon, I will now start the YZR-M1. Another Yamaha motorbike.

5th Part of the YZ450fm

At long last, the frame of my motocross YZ450fm is finally finished and ready for assembly. this one takes about 8 hours to assemble (one hour a day and about 8 days to complete).

The left side of the frame with the remote of the TV on the back.

Right side of the frame and still the TV remote at the back.. hehehehe...

Still the right side but the engine is mounted in its proper place.

Front left side of the frame including the engine.

Soon, I will post the finish product as it ready for assembly and just waiting for me to have time. May be a week or two, my first paper craft will soon be finished and with the way it looks now, I am sure that I will be very satisfied with its outcome.

4th Part of the YZ450fm

After spending days of cutting, folding, and pasting, i finally finished the most important part of the motorcycle - the engine. The powerhouse is complete with kick start, gear shifter, block, cylinder head, engine covers, and even the sprocket cover.

Left side of the engine where the gear shifter is located.

Right side of the powerhouse where you can see the kick start and the two cylinders.

Here is the front side view where the exhaust pipe should be located.

The finish product is coming near. Just wait and see what would it be like as a whole. Next post will be the frame of the motorcycle...

3rd Part of the YZ450fm

After days of serious paper crafting, I finally finished another part of my Yamaha YZ450fm motorcycle.


This is the radiator which is detailed including fins and connecting body. A little more time and i will soon finish the mono shock and the exhaust canister... It is tiring to do such small crafts but I think I will surely love to see if it is finished...

2nd Part of the YZ450FM

Now, here is the 2nd part of the Yamaha YZ450FM motorcoss paper craft. It cost me 1 week to assemble this little thing.


This is the rear wheel with rear disk brake assembly including sprocket and chain set. I forgot the name of the part that holds the rear wheel.

Next, i will soon post the finished suspension system and if time permits, I will include the radiator and the pipe assembly.

1st Part of the YZ450FM

After weeks of sitting my butt in the chair and enjoying the moments by cutting papers and pasting all the pieces, I have finally completed one, I mean two parts of this motorcycle.


This is the front steering wheel fitted with front wheel. I didn't get its dimension but looking at the picture, you can see that it is big enough to be displayed in a shelf or anywhere. This is complete with front disc brakes, guards, and even the fluid brake reservoir.



The image shown above is the bike stand. Since the YZ450FM is a dirt bike, putting a center stand is not necessary due to its characteristic. So if you want to do something with this bike, you will need this. But in this paper craft, the stand will be used as a means to display the bike.

Next, i will soon post the finished rear assembly with rear wheel.

Quest for best online casino

Visiting a casino can be very tiring especially if you live far away from Las Vegas where you can find the best casinos in the world. Luckily, the advent of online casino gives aficionados the chance to play their favorite roulette, black jack, backgammon, and poker without leaving the comfort of their homes. And since it hit millions of users, websites that provide similar services begins to increase in numbers.

Due to the large number of these online casinos you are now probably getting confused day by day. But if you really want to find the best online casino available today like I do, you can visit http://www.pro360.com. When I was searching for one, I bumped to this site that provides reviews of over hundreds of casino websites. Being around for a decade in reviewing business, I am sure that all the reviews are credible enough. So, what are you waiting for, find the best online casino today using the reviews provided by PRO360.com. You will surely love your stay like I do.

Dying to have one – Honda CBR 150

One of my dream bikes is the Honda CBR, not the big bikes you see in motogp but only the CBR 150. This motorcycle is a sport road bike that has racing features similar to those used in moto sports but without the powerful engines.

Technically, the Honda CBR 150 is only a 149.4 cc motorcycle with a 4 stroke, DOC 4 valves engine. For faster heat dissipation, it utilizes a water cooling system with a small radiator located under the fuel tank. It also has a 6 speed / gear transmission that allows you to run up to 150 kph.

Though it only has a 150cc engine, my friend from a forum site named Motorcycle Philippines (MCP) said that this simple beast can run more than 150 kph with or without any modifications. By having one, you can experience to be motogp racers like Valentino Rossi.

My new hobby - paper craft

Making paper planes are among the paper crafts during childhood years. However, when you grow old, paper crafts are getting more complicated, should need skilled hands, and of course better concentration to do the get the pieces correctly. Paper craft, as it name implies, is an art, models, or toys that are constructed from paper materials. Normally done for hobby, it also started to gain revenue to professional craftsman and hobby shops.
Paper crafts are among the most popular hobbies these days. And because of its popularity, I also have engaged in this kind of art. Now, I’m starting to build a Yamaha YZ450fm which I got in the Yamaha website. I will post here the progress of my project. However, it will take time to finish the project as I don’t have the free time to do the work often.

So stay tuned guys and I will soon post finished projects.

Smoking kills…

According to World Health Organization (WHO), it is about a third of male adult in the world smokes. It is also said that about 80 to 100 thousand of kids ages 10 – 17 starts smoking everyday. With such data at hand, it is very alarming especially to non smoking parents that your kids will start to smoke at an early age. And once they have started smoking, quitting is difficult due to some addictive reasons.

Normally, smoking can harm nearly every organ in human body like lungs and heart. And though the theory of reducing of about 10 minutes of your life in each cigarette is not true, but it will cost you about 50 to 90% of your retirement pay due to the damages that are acquired thru smoking.

As printed in most labels of cigarette packs, “smoking kills”. It affects your body from head to feet without your knowing though it has permission from you.

• Smoking basically speeds up brain declination which is found at least five times faster than normal. Due to the carbon monoxide generated by cigarette – similar to those gases emitted by vehicles – it revokes the flow of oxygen to the brain causing it to deteriorate faster which lead to memory loss and reduce a person’s ability to judge their actions.

• Among the deadliest cause of smoking is mouth and throat cancer. According to WHO, almost 90% of those victims are smokers. Symptoms may include constant sore throat, nose swelling, sticky cough, loss of voice, and traces of blood when coughing.

• Tar starts to build up in your teeth causing some visible, permanent stains. The yellowish color can only be removed with the help of professional dental service. Aside from yellowish color, it can also make your gums weaker and bad breath in the long run. The only solution is frequent brushing of teeth using herbal toothpaste.

• Lung cancer is considered as the most harmful and destructive effect of smoking. Each cigarette you smoke a portion in your lungs that are called air sacks are covered with smoke and eventually die. This is permanent and it won’t grow back like nails. Since lungs play crucial role in cleaning your system, this ability will be gone and eventually cause cancer.

This article does not prevent you from smoking or tells you to stop now. The decision is still up to you and it is your right to do what is good for your health. It only shows the possible causes of smoking and draws attention to those kids who wants to try smoking and possibly disregard the idea.

Rice shortage and global warming

Rice shortage is getting in the nerves of most Filipinos due to the fact that most of us treat rice as the main element. Without it, we feel incomplete and it’s like we are not getting a full meal. However, not only the Philippines experience such hardship as countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and other Asian county have also such occurrence.

Study shows that the continuous and unstoppable drop in rice production these days is cause by global warming. The time will come that rice will be grow in lesser rate and it will be replaced by camote. This can be true if the government or even every people in this earth will address to the threat now.

Since there are about 8 or more billions of people around the world that depend on rice as their staple food, the lack of rice production is felt as the Philippines alone consumes thousands sack of rice a day. And as population grows even more, the demand for rice also increases which could eventually lead to rice shortage in due time.

What can you do about it? How can we stop or even prevent global warming from heightening up? A simple question that is difficult to answer isn’t? However, if you only think thoroughly about it, you can give the answers for yourself. You can do something about it and you can start with you own neighborhood. Proper garbage disposal, recycling, and proper use of natural resources are among the effective ways to prevent global warming from amplifying.

Do your share and everything will be back to normal. Save mother earth as this is the only place we can go. Save the rice and keep it in the table of all families in the Asia and the whole world.

Erap for President in 2010.. Again?

Its all over the news that Joseph Ejercito Estrada is running once more as one of the candidates for presidency in 2010 election. Though he does not confirm it yet, it is now the talk from side of opposition.

After he was ejected from his position as President of the Philippines by today's reining president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA) and was in court for corruption, Erap is once again in top of the list for 2010 presidency. Most of the opposition leaders, members and supporters want Erap to be the official candidate despite of all that happened lately.

Regardless of all the things that he has done to our country and the anomalies that he was connected, though he was not charged for it, but still it is not fair to give him another chance to serve the country. He can support or provide assistance to the so called “masses” without sitting into one of the government slots or getting inside the palace.

Before voting or even doing something that can affect the entire nation, it is best to think about it first. Giving attention to every details and the long term effect are among the important aspects we should think about. The well being of our community is in our hands. A single mistake or wrong decision can affect the entire nation. So please, think first before barging in to decision.

A story that can crush your heart...

Just a friendly story to remind you guys to give time to your family.

The story goes:

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"

DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?" replied the man.

SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily.

SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"

DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."

SON: "Oh," the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"

The father was furious, "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $50 and he really didn't ask for money very often.

The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

"Are you asleep, son?" He asked.

"No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy.

"I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier" said the man.

"It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you.. Here's the $ 50 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. "Oh, thank you daddy!" He yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

"Why do you want more money if you already have some?" the father grumbled.

"Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied.

"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.


It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.

Lexus LF-A Takes on Roadster Form

Engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as medium of expressing their ideas about what high-performance sporting vehicles are all about and should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.

The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe. This helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.

Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10 is capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph. The engine is mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A's engineers refer to as a "front-mid" configuration.

The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration.

Styling is rooted in the Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy, conferring the LF-A Roadster's front end with a compact, low-profile, aerodynamic shape. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster stands just 48 inches tall, but the Roadster configuration adds a speed adaptive rear wing.

The rear is marked by a pair of wrap-around, arrowhead-shaped taillights that bracket a pair of large grilles. These grilles vent the heated air from the car's two rear-mounted radiators into the LF-A Roadster's aerodynamic wake. The radiators are fed cool air by two large intake ducts mounted just above the rear wheel wells. This aft radiator positioning not only allowed the designers to keep the car's front profile low and tight but also aided the LF-A's chassis engineers in their search for optimal weight distribution.

Helping to provide balance and scale to the design, which features an overall length of 175.6 inches and a wheelbase of 102.6 inches, are high-performance tires on turbine-styled alloy wheels. The front tires are 265/35 R20s, while the rears are 305/30 R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each.

An "F" logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque. The name is derived from the original "F" designation for the first Lexus LS prototype. That vehicle was internally coded "Circle-F," with the "F" standing for "flagship." The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus' first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the "F" code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. In addition, Fuji Speedway is the IS F's home circuit, and the shape of the F-logo was inspired by many of the track's turns. The all-new Lexus IS F sport sedan is the first production vehicle to carry the F marque.

Specifications
Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cu in (cc): <> 500(> 373) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: n.a.
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 265/35 R20 - 305/30 R20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 175.6 × 74.6 × 48
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): Approx. 200 (322)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.

*Images and contents are lifted from Supercars...

Facts About Dating and Marriage...

Are these all true? What do you think guys? Ladies can also provide their comment about this things..

Dating process:
6 weeks : I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 months : Of course I love U.
6 years : GOD, if I didn't love U, then why the hell did I propose?

Back from Work:
6 weeks : Honey, I'm home.
6 months : BACK!!
6 years : What did your mom cook for us today??

Gifts:
6 weeks : Honey, I really hope you liked the ring.
6 months : I bought you a painting; it would fit the motif in the living room.
6 years : Here's the money. Buy yourself something.

Phone Ringing:
6 weeks : Baby, somebody wants you on the phone.
6 months : Here, for you.
6 years : PHONE RINGING.

Cooking:
6 weeks : I never knew food could taste so good!
6 months : What are we having for dinner tonight?
6 years : AGAIN!!!!

Apology:
6 weeks : Honey muffin, don't you worry, Ill never hold this against you.
6 months : Watch out! Don't do it again.
6 years : What's not to understand about what I just said??

New Dress:
6 weeks : Oh my God, you look like an angel in that dress.
6 months : You bought a new dress again???
6 years : How much did THAT cost me?

Planning for Vacations:
6 weeks : How do 2 weeks in Vienna or anywhere you please sound??
6 months : What's so bad about going to Istanbul on a charter plane?
6 years : Travel? What's so bad about staying home???

TV:
6 weeks : Baby, what would you like us to watch tonight?
6 months : I like this movie.
6 years : I'm going to watch ESPN, if you're not in the mood, go to bed, I can stay up by myself.

New Found Way To Use Vicks...

I just read a post from one of the forum sites I’ve been browsing for some time now that there is a new way of using vicks vaporub. They say that it works a 100 percent all the time. However, scientists from Canada Research Council (CRC - who discovered the phenomenon) aren't sure why it works.

Scientist say that for you to stop night-time coughing especially for a child, put Vicks Vaporub generously in the bottom of the feet during bedtime and then cover with socks. It is studied that even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about five minutes, and will have an effect for many, many hours of relief. This works 100 percent most of the time and is considered more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. Normally, it is extremely soothing and comfortable when coughing is controlled and you will be able to sleep soundly.

The Canada Research Council describes that the findings by their scientists are found out during their investigation in the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like acupressure. They just happened to tune in to an AM Radio Station and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical make-up of these strong drugs. It was found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime and in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.

Many have tried it on when they had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked! They said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped them. The coughing stopped in a few minutes and they slept cough-free for hours. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed at the effect.

Personally, I haven’t tried this one yet but I will soon try this and will try to comment if the effects are true.

Portable Radio (My own project)....

Yesterday, I have seen my long long time project once more – my motorcycle portable radio and amplifier. These are basically used in my motorcycle as a sound set-up allowing you to hear music while on the go. However, after months of usage, I somewhat got pissed of it. So, I decided to ripped it off out of my byke and place it somewhere in my garage. After a year of keeping it in the box, I suddenly bump on it and got an idea to make it as a home radio.

So, here it goes...

This is the 50 ohm speaker that I have used and below it is the fm radio assembly with fine tuning and an LED indicator once you have found a radio signal.

A 50 ohm mono amplifier with three selectors – volume, bass, and treble. It is powered using a 12 volt DC that is harnessed from my multi adapter that I have been using to power up electronic gadgets.

This is the whole assembly where the speaker, amplifier and radio assembly is fitted in place.

With a protruding antenna for wide and clearer radio coverage.

Volume, bass, and treble with their respective indicators.

Since the project was not planned, I only used available resources such as the empty zesto carton box where I place the whole assembly. The box has several small holes in it for the speaker.

Even thought that the assembly is placed in a carton box, the quality of sounds from the speaker is good enough. It only took me 30 minutes to clean, repair, assemble, and complete the project...