World of Ideas

Videotaping Assemblies

Thursday, April 28, 2011
By Al Abdon

              The importance of video tapping assemblies, meetings or any formal gatherings is mostly ignored by organizations mainly because the value of this concept is not fully understood. Another reason is setting it up and maintaining the camera to function was an extra burden while the session is underway. But what we don’t realize... »

Buying a Camcorder?

Tuesday, December 28, 2010
By Al Abdon

         Here we are in the midst of a holiday shopping spree and people everywhere are on a high gear of shopping for the Christmas holiday. Electronics are the highest items in demand in terms of purchases among consumers here in North America. This includes cell phones, computers, cameras and other forms of media... »

Sound Advice – Ripping

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
By Al Abdon

           It’s Legal. CD ripping has taken quite a beating in the media over the past few years. Most of the controversy comes from file-sharing services and those who would prefer to get their music for free. While I won’t pretend to know everything about copyright law, it’s fair to remind you that you... »

YouTube Phenomenon

Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Al Abdon

For the last decade, nobody could have imagined the effect of YouTube in our society today. Millions and millions of users are using this media with different purpose such as selling, promotions, entertainment and demonstrations. Arnel Pineda, a Filipino lead singer of  the famous American rock band Journey. Clarice Pempengco was invited by Ellen ... »

Plasma and LCDs Buying Guide

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
By Al Abdon

Its Christmas time and shopping galore is here. You are on your living room watching your old SD (Standard Definition) television starts flickering and the colors are not exactly the ones you see in your favorite electronic store. This is the right time for an alibi, to buy a new plasma or LCD television... »

Are You Proud to be a Filipino?

Sunday, October 11, 2009
By Al Abdon

            I bet you do because we have been hearing news of our kababayans who have excelled on different areas of our society both in entertainment and academics. We have seen Clarice Pengpengco and Ariel Pineda on Oprah, Tabo from Black Eyed Peas and many other personalities who have been recognized and awarded.           ... »

Test your Knowledge

Sunday, October 11, 2009
By Denie Guloy

            As one goes through life and continue to learn, knowledge is gained and accumulates. In this column, allow yourself to  be challenged. Let us begin. 1.   Name the car brand that contains all the five vowels of the English alphabet. 2.   Who is the only US President with a degree in MBA? 3.  ... »