Notepad Corner

Nowadays almost everyone have their own cell phones. Some people own even 2 to 3 cell phones; even kids have their own cell phone. It’s no wonder why business minded people thought about a way on how they can maximize the use of their cell phones to their advantage. Since everyone has it, it will make business advertisements easier. Some businesses especially telecommunication companies use text messaging as their way to advertise their products as well as their promos. Other companies, be it big or small, can also use text messaging as a marketing strategy. So how would they do that?

Moving to a new school to start the high school level is exciting yet at the same time brings many thoughts racing to our kid’s head – fear about the new school policies and teaching procedures, worries in making new friends and conforming to their social norm, nervous in riding the new school bus service and the feeling of being a total stranger in a whole new environment. This is one decision that needs a serious talk between the parent and child because transferring to a new school means adjustments and adaptation.  We need to make them understand the reasons behind why they need to transfer to a new school.  In a short span of time, they can adjust and adapt to their new academic environment by motivating them to relax, smile, be nice to everyone and don’t be shy.

Perhaps you are faced with caring for an elderly parent, someone who is recovering from surgery or even a sick child – these are the sorts of situations which can be made easier with the proper equipment such as a comfortable foam or feather mattress pad or a special bolster pillow. When someone needs to be in bed for any length of time, anything you can do to make it more comfortable is appreciated by the patient and the caregiver. Things like using the bathroom and bathing are equally important and need to be made as effortless as possible.

A whole day tech talk with the theme “Empowering the Youth Through ICT” was conducted by the National Computer Institute (NCI) last June 28, 2012 as a part of the celebration in harmony with the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) month.