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I have been looking for a good internet provider that would provide me with a fast internet connection and unlimited surfing time. I wanted to try to apply for a DSL service from PLDT but it would be a hassle to submit all the requirements. My old DSL provider unfortunately doesn't offer their internet service in San Mateo. So I was left with the broadband service provided by the three telecommunications company in the Philippines.

I tried Globe tattoo prepaid broadband service. But I was really disappointed with the speed and their connection. I always have to reconnect to the service and it was really slow. Plus they have a so called Fair Use Policy which limits a heavy downloader like me to maximize their internet usage. You see I tried several times to register for their Unlimited Surfing service. But when I reached the 800 Mb limit, I get cut off from my internet usage and have to wait the next day. This is not beneficial to me since I work at nights and I am always too sleepy during the day. Hence I don't maximize the P50 worth of unlimited service. I thought it would be different with their postpaid subscription. Unfortunately they have the same policy for the postpaid subscription. I also tried Smartbro but I always get disconnected. They don't have a Fair Use Policy though.

Now I am using the Sun Cellular Broadband and I am very much satisfied with their service. Not only could I use it for downloading files, it it also doesn't get disconnected. Among the three broadband service provider, Sun is far superior than the two. Maybe it is because of the location. A friend of mine is also using the prepaid Sun service but his connection is quite slow. The connection speed depends on the number of subscribers using the service in a particular area.

So far so good. I'll let you know if I encounter any problems. 

After 10 seasons, Smallville has finally come to an end. I have to say that it's not good but not a bad ending either. I guess I expected a lot more. I like the part where Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) and Clark (Tom Welling) were talking to each other in the mansion. I think they made a good excuse for his absence in the last three seasons. Besides the Superman Mythology would not be complete without Lex Luthor.


Now let me enumerate what I thought was wrong about the finale. First, Darkseid  was supposed to be a strong opponent. But in the end, Darkseid's demise seems so anticlimactic. The only thing Clark had to do was fly pass through him and he's dead. I am not that familiar how Superman defeated him in the comics, but from my point of view it seems like it was a fairy tale ending for Darkseid. I don't know maybe it' just me. Second, Darkseid's minions was killed pretty easily as well. It took only green arrow to kill them. Maybe it would have been better if they involve the justice league in the finale.

Next disappointment. I think they should have made one more episode before the finale. They could have put all the drama in the Finale part 1 into one separate episode and had a one hour filled with CG and concentrated on how Clark defeated Darkseid. First part of the finale was too much of Clark and Lois. And too much of Jonathan Kent. When the molten planet was about to hit earth, it didn't seem like it was a very hard to task for Clark to push it away.

There wasn't a clear shot of Clark when he finally wore the suit. I think every fan was eagerly anticipating that.  But I was anticipating his flight more. We saw him fly in one the early season of the series but he was Kalel then and it seems like he was somehow possess by Jorel. There was nothing really special about his flight in this episode.

Now that the fight between Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao is over, everyone is eager to know who will the pound for pound king face next. Rumors are circulating that Juan Manuel Marquez is Manny's next opponent.  Everyone off course is hoping that Mayfeather fight Pacquiao but I think that won't happen anytime soon assuming that it will ever happen.

I wonder if Pacquiao would still have a hard time against Marquez if they will fight again. They fought twice. It was a draw in their first match and Pacquiao won the second. But it was not an easy task for Manny since Marquez is a great counter puncher. Manny has won his last 14 match while Marquez is on a 2 bout winning streak. He lost against Mayweather on Sept 19, 2009.

In his last few matches, Pacquiao has faced bigger and stronger opponents. He has a big disadvantage in terms of height and reach but this has not stop Pacquiao from being dominant in the ring. He has fought big names like Oscar De la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Antonio Margarito, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley. Pacquiao has definitely improved since Marquez fought him.

Every boxing fan still wants to see the Pacquaio-Mayweather bout. It maybe the most anticipated match in the last few years. But it seems impossible at this moment, Mayweather is contented in retiring for now. But if he decides to fight Pacquiao, it would be a legendary fight. 

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My wife has been sending photos of our child to Pampers Philippines in the hopes that they will choose her to be part of their Mother's day commercial. It has been weeks and we had no response from Pampers Philippines. The last email that we receive from Pampers is a canned message which simply says that the photo entry is valid.

It was around 4pm and we just got back from the supermarket. The TV was tuned into ABS-CBN channel 2. We were home barely 5 minutes when my wife was screaming. I rushed to the living room and she was pointing to TV. It was a Pampers commercial for mother's day and our child was in it. The 4th picture shown in the video was her. We still haven't receive any confirmation from Pampers Philippines . Maybe it's because it is a weekend or maybe they are still trying to reply to all those who send their baby's photos.

It's just a few hours to go before Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley would slug it out to find who is the better fighter. So what's my prediction? Off course I'm rooting for Pacquiao. Why? Because I think that Manny's speed would become a big problem for Mosley especially during the latter rounds. But off course Manny can't relax just yet. He has to be careful. Mosley is known for his strong punches. His match with Mayweather last year is a testament of that. He almost gave Pretty Boy his first defeat but unfortunately he failed to capitalize the opportunity.

Both fighters fought Oscar Dela Joya and Antonio Margarito and won their respective matches. Both fighters also fought Miguel Cotto. But only Pacquiao won his fight against Cotto. Most people think that Mosley is too old (at 39 years of age) to still be competing. And many believe that is the reason why he failed to knock Mayweather out. But yet he could still has a lot of juice in his punches.

The good thing about Shane Mosley is that he is not afraid to slug it out and exchange punches. Pacquiao as we know it love to exchange punches as well. So I expect that this match would be a lot more exciting than Pacquaio's fight with Joshua Clottey. If Pacquiao wins this match, it would be harder for Mayweather to duck Pacquiao's challenge. 

I have been looking for a suitable replacement for my Bayantel DSL internet services for the last couple of months. I could have retain my old subscription but Bayantel does not have any connection in my new residence in San Mateo Rizal. I have tried Globe tattoo but I was really disappointed with their Prepaid service. Not only do I need to reconnect from time to time but it is really slow especially when I am using it for downloading files. I am fond of opening multiple browser at the same time. Globe Tattoo has proven their service doesn't have what it take to provide internet usage for heavy user like me.

I tried to avail their so called "Unli-Surf" internet subscription. For the price of fifty pesos, I would be able to use their internet service to my heart's content. But wait there is a catch. I could only use up to 800 megabyte per day. So if you have reach that limit you would have to wait the next day to be able to use their service again. I wonder why they even called it "Unli-surf"? Shouldn't it be unlimited surfing?My brother subscribe to their Wi-max service it is also subject to their Fair use policy. I don't know if it is just the location but the connection is way to slow to even consider it a Wi-max connection.

I still have to try Smart and Sun's broadband services. I have heard that sun is superior among the other to telecom companies. But a friend of mind the his Sun Broadband connection is slow. He is currently residing in Mandaluyong. So I still have to test their service before buying subscribing to a broadband service.

Currently I am using my 3g phone to connect to internet. I am currently satisfied since I am just using it to browse the internet. But I can't use it for downloading. 

I am still adjusting to my new work schedule. You see my work requires me to work nights so that means my social life is really taking a hit. I haven't seen much of my old friends. When I get home I usually spend all of my time sleeping. I haven't had a chance to catch up with my reading. All I do now is sleep, eat and on some rare occasion get a chance to watch the Television.