iPhone 4 Launched in the Philippines

Pinoys are really excited on the release of the iPhone 4 in the country and everyone went crazy when Globe Telecoms exclusively launched this gadget last September 24 with a wide variety of customizable plans designed for iPhone users.

Those who got the phone first were the ones who had an early bird reservation last August and as of today, Globe has setup some booths on different malls in order to provide the phone to everyone.

The phone comes with a lot of great features which include:

• FaceTime which makes video calling possible
• Retina display
• 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and HD video recording
• Apple’s A4 processor
• 3-axis gyro 
• up to 40 percent longer talk time
• Glass and stainless steel design that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.
• iOS 4 which includes over 100 new features. 
• App Store providing access to more than 205,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.

I hope I can have one too! One of the most stylish and superb phones right now. That's why I'm giving this 8 out of 10 AMBITION POINTS.

 Here is the detailed plan offered by Globe:

Batanes: An Isolated Paradise

If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and a wonder of nature place to enjoy your vacation, Batanes is surely a must place to visit.

Ever since I was in high school I always dream of getting to Batanes. I heard and read lots of great stories about this place. Simple living, nice people, great environment and lots of beautiful sceneries, a perfect escape from the busy urban living.

The Province of Batanes is the smallest province in the Philippines both in land area and population. It is located at the northernmost part of the country. It is composed of ten islands and only four are inhabited.

The natives of Batanes are called Ivatans. Farming and fishing is the main source of living. Ivatans have a very simple way of living. According to a documentary from Jessica Soho, most of them use bicycle going to work or school.

I also want to see the "Honesty Coffee Shop" wherein people will just go inside the store and pick whatever goods they want and just put the payment in a box. No one looks after the shop, the owner will just drop by to replenish the items in the store and to check how much she has earned for the day, solely relying on the honesty of every customers.

Aside from the traditions and values of the people, Batanes is very famous for its precious sceneries. A great place to lay back and relax but i think it won't be possible because you will surely enjoy and explore the place.

So if only I have the money and time, I'll definitely check out this place!!! It's one of my dreams!!!

This is definitely a must place to visit that's why I'm giving this 8 out of 10 AMBITION POINTS!!!

Things You Should Not Reveal In Facebook

Recently, I had a problem with people who creates Facebook account under someone else's name, meaning a fake profile. They try to steal your identity and gives you a very unpleasant image.

Suddenly while I was browsing the web, I read an article on how to secure yourself against identity theft. Here's the article from Yahoo Finance that you should read before divulging your information on the web.

"The whole social networking phenomenon has millions of Americans sharing their photos, favorite songs and details about their class reunions on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and dozens of similar sites. But there are a handful of personal details that you should never say if you don't want criminals — cyber or otherwise — to rob you blind, according to Beth Givens, executive director of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse."

"The folks at Insure.com also say that ill-advised Facebook postings increasingly can get your insurance cancelled or cause you to pay dramatically more for everything from auto to life insurance coverage. By now almost everybody knows that those drunken party photos could cost you a job, too."

"You can certainly enjoy networking and sharing photos, but you should know that sharing some information puts you at risk. What should you never say on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networking site?"

Your Birth Date and Place

Sure, you can say what day you were born, but if you provide the year and where you were born too, you've just given identity thieves a key to stealing your financial life, said Givens. A study done by Carnegie Mellon showed that a date and place of birth could be used to predict most — and sometimes all — of the numbers in your Social Security number, she said.

Vacation Plans

There may be a better way to say "Rob me, please" than posting something along the lines of: "Count-down to Maui! Two days and Ritz Carlton, here we come!" on Twitter. But it's hard to think of one. Post the photos on Facebook when you return, if you like. But don't invite criminals in by telling them specifically when you'll be gone.

Home Address

Do I have to elaborate? A study recently released by the Ponemon Institute found that users of Social Media sites were at greater risk of physical and identity theft because of the information they were sharing. Some 40% listed their home address on the sites; 65% didn't even attempt to block out strangers with privacy settings. And 60% said they weren't confident that their "friends" were really just people they know.

Confessionals

You may hate your job; lie on your taxes; or be a recreational user of illicit drugs, but this is no place to confess. Employers commonly peruse social networking sites to determine who to hire — and, sometimes, who to fire. Need proof? In just the past few weeks, an emergency dispatcher was fired in Wisconsin for revealing drug use; a waitress got canned for complaining about customers and the Pittsburgh Pirate's mascot was dumped for bashing the team on Facebook. One study done last year estimated that 8% of companies fired someone for "misuse" of social media. 

Password Clues

If you've got online accounts, you've probably answered a dozen different security questions, telling your bank or brokerage firm your Mom's maiden name; the church you were married in; or the name of your favorite song. Got that same stuff on the information page of your Facebook profile? You're giving crooks an easy way to guess your passwords.

Risky Behaviors

You take your classic Camaro out for street racing, soar above the hills in a hang glider, or smoke like a chimney? Insurers are increasingly turning to the web to figure out whether their applicants and customers are putting their lives or property at risk, according to Insure.com. So far, there's no efficient way to collect the data, so cancellations and rate hikes are rare. But the technology is fast evolving, according to a paper written by Celent, a financial services research and consulting firm.

So guys, think twice before filling up information on the web.