iPhone service pricing: Verizon vs. AT&T (FAQ)

The long-awaited launch of the Verizon WirelessiPhone is almost here, so how much will Verizon charge new iPhone users on its network?

When Verizon Wireless first announced a couple of weeks ago it would begin selling the CDMA version of the iPhone, the company didn't disclose pricing of the service plans. And for the past two weeks, the company has been rather cagey about talking specifics of the pricing plan.

Even though Verizon has danced around the idea of offering usage-based billing with various pricing tiers for months, the company has now revealed that it will charge iPhone subscribers the same price it's been charging other smartphone customers.

The news has left many would-beVerizon iPhone customers pondering what they should do. The Verizon iPhone that goes on sale February 10 is the same model that Apple launched in June 2010 on AT&T. Most of the features are the same. The networks are different, which will be the deciding factor for many customers. But for bargain-hunters looking for the best deal in terms of service for the iPhone, Verizon isn't giving them much to get excited about.

So far, it doesn't appear that Verizon is taking any aggressive steps in pricing to win customers from AT&T, which has been the only carrier in the U.S. to offer the iPhone since it was launched in 2007. But the carrier is hoping to entice some consumers by continuing to offer its unlimited data plan for $29.99 a month, at least for now.

To help iPhone fans get a better handle on service pricing from Verizon and AT&T for the iPhone, CNET has put together this FAQ.

How much will it cost me per month to own the Verizon iPhone?
Your individual monthly bill will depend on what features you add. But for now Verizon plans to charge iPhone users the same fees it's charging its other smartphone customers. So this means you will have the choice between different voice plans that range in price from $39.99 for 450 minutes of voice time to $69.99 for unlimited voice. Verizon also offers texting plans, including a $20 unlimited texting plan.

The data plan, which is required when you subscribe to any Verizon smartphone, costs $29.99 per month. And it is unlimited. Verizon caps data usage on its wireless data cards that are used to connect laptops to the Internet. And it also applies a data cap on devices that connect to its network via a MiFi device. But for pure smartphone Internet data usage, such as subscribers using the iPhone, the service is considered unlimited. So there are no hidden overage charges from Verizon when using an unlimited data service on your smarpthone in the U.S.

Didn't Verizon offer a cheaper data plan for smarpthones that only cost $15? What happened to that?
Verizon has eliminated the $15 a month plan that offered 150MB of data per month. The company said that this service, which it introduced in October last year, was a promotion. That said, the company has indicated that it will offer tiered services in the future. So perhaps it will change the amount of data or the price tag in a future offering.

How does AT&T's iPhone service compare in price to what Verizon will offer with the iPhone?
In terms of voice services, AT&T and Verizon offer almost the exact same plans that range in price from $39.99 to $69.99 a month for 450 minutes to unlimited, respectively. AT&T also offers texting options, which include a $20 a month unlimited texting plan.

Where the price differs between the two service providers is in data. AT&T no longer offers an unlimited data plan for new smartphone customers, including new iPhone customers. Instead, new customers can choose between a $25 a month plan that offers 2GB of data and a $15 a month plan that offers 200MB of data.

What about tethering? How much does it cost from either AT&T or Verizon?
Each carrier offers tethering. And they each charge $20 extra a month to use the iPhone or any smartphone as a modem to connect at least one other device to the Internet. But beyond the basic prices, the plans work very differently and that can factor into the overall cost of the service.

That sounds complicated. Can you explain how Verizon prices the tethering plan for the iPhone?
It is sort of complicated. So the way it works for Verizon is that a customer who wants to tether can pay $20 on top of the $30 data fee for the ability to use their iPhone as a modem. The added benefit of Verizon's tethering plan is that turns the iPhone into a Wi-Fi router, and you can connect up to 5 devices to the Internet via the iPhone. The $20 additional fee will give you 2GB of data that is separate from the unlimited data that you can use when using your iPhone as an iPhone. But if you go over the 2GB cap, Verizon charges an additional $20 for every 1GB that you use over the cap.

How is this priced differently from the tethering feature that AT&T offers on the iPhone? Can the AT&T iPhone be used as a hot spot, too?
AT&T offers the ability to turn the iPhone and other smartphones into a modem to connect one other device to the Internet. But it does not turn it into a Wi-Fi hot spot, like the Verizon iPhone does.

Like Verizon, subscribers to the service must pay an extra $20 a month on top of the $25 2GB a month data fee.

But one key difference is that 2GB of data usage is for both regular iPhone data usage and also any data usage incurred by a device connected through the iPhone. This means it's very easy to eat through the allotted data on this plan. But the overage charge is cheaper than Verizon's. It's only $10 extra for an additional 1GB of data if you exceed the 2GB limit.

I've heard that Verizon is only offering the unlimited data plan for the iPhone on a limited basis now. When will they stop offering limited data plans?
You are correct. Verizon representatives have said that the unlimited iPhone data deal will only be offered for a limited time. After that the company plans to offer some kind of tiered service that provides buckets of Gigabytes per month. That's all they are saying at the moment. They haven't said how long the promotion will last or what the new plan will look like in the future. But if you get an unlimited data plan while it's offered, you will have that unlimited plan until your contract expires.

What happens after my contract expires on Verizon? Will I be able to get a new phone and keep my unlimited data plan?
The terms and pricing of your Verizon data plan only apply for as long as you are within your contract period. After your two-year contract expires, you can keep your phone and keep the unlimited data plan. But if you want to upgrade to a new phone, you'll have to sign a new contract and be subject to whatever the new pricing is at that time.

I've heard that if you already have an unlimited data plan on AT&T's network that you get to keep that for life? Is that true?
AT&T has "grandfathered" all its smartphone subscribers who were using its service before June 2010. This means that existing customers on contract can keep the unlimited data plan. And if they don't change their plans, they can keep the unlimited plan as long as they like, even if they upgrade to a new phone. For customers who bought their phones after June 7, 2010, they must choose one of the two plans currently offered.

How important is it to have unlimited data service? Should this even be a factor in my decision between getting the iPhone on Verizon or AT&T?
It depends on how much data you think you will use. But for the average person, the 2GB plan from AT&T offers plenty of data usage each month. And for some very low-data usage customers, AT&T's $15 a month plan with 200MB of data is sufficient. And it offers them a way to save some money. But most people will need the 2GB plan, which at $25 a month is only $5 cheaper than Verizon's current unlimited data plan.

AT&T and Verizon offer tools on their Web sites to help you estimate your data usage.

Who would benefit most from an unlimited data plan?
If you plan to stream a lot of media or use applications that you must constantly refresh then you might benefit from an unlimited data plan. For example, listening to Pandora for three to five hours at a time could be a problem. Watching one or two movies a day could also get your monthly usage close to the 2GB mark. Using Google Maps several hours a day every day could also almost reach that limit. Using Skype as the primary way to call people will also get consumers close to their data limit.

But if you are using these applications in moderation, or if you use them mostly in Wi-Fi hot spots, which does not count toward your data usage totals, then you probably would be fine with AT&T's 2GB service. You can also cut down on your data usage by not installing or upgrading apps over the air. You can upgrade them without consuming wireless data by syncing your phone to your computer.

One thing to keep in mind is that data usage will likely increase as more data-hungry applications are introduced. So for many people, the unlimited data plans are really an insurance policy to guard against potentially heart-stopping data overages at the end of the month.

Correction 3:25 p.m. PT: An earlier version of this story misstated the number of minutes available on Verizon Wireless's $39.99 voice plan.

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Sony bringing PlayStation games to Android

Sony's new Next Generation Portable will be able to play games designed to run on Sony's Android gaming ecosystem.

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Sony, apparently eager to profit from the still relatively immature Android gaming market, announced a program to bring olderPlayStation games to Android devices--phones andtablets--that pass the company's certification tests.

The new PlayStation Suite initiative "will not only deliver the PlayStation experience to a wider base of users around the globe, but will also be able to offer game developers and publishers the potential to further expand their business opportunities to these devices," the Sony Computer Entertainment division said today. Also announced is an accompanying developer program to make it easier for programmers to create suitable games.

Sony plans to deliver the first games later this year, but there are a number of qualifiers. First, Sony will begin with original PlayStation 1 games, not the latest titles for newer hardware. Second, phones will require the newest "Gingerbread" release of Android, version 2.3.

And third, hardware makers must sign up for the PlayStation Certified license. Through it, device must pass tests "to ensure the delivery of PlayStation quality experience across various devices" before Sony will grant a license to use the appropriate logo.

And as is increasingly common in the world of Android, there's another app store to reckon with.

Sony "also plans to open PlayStation Store where users will be able to download content in an easy to use environment, directly via the Android based portable devices," Sony said. It's not immediately clear whether that will be the sole means of distribution.

As the developer kit indicates, the program isn't just for legacy PS1 games. And games developed for Sony's Android gaming initiative will also work on the newly announced Next Generation Portable, Sony's successor to the PlayStation Portable.

Also unclear at this stage is which device makers might participate in the licensing program. One obvious one is Sony itself, of course, with its expected Android-based PlayStation phone.

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Nokia profits continue to slide

Nokia's headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

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Buffeted by ever more intense competition in the mobile phone market, Nokia saw its earnings fall for the final quarter of 2010.

Net profit for the quarter ended December 31 declined 21 percent to 745 million euros ($1.02 billion), compared with 950 million euros in the year-ago quarter. Sales, though, were on the upswing, reaching 12.6 billion euros ($17.2 billion), a gain of 6 percent from 2009's final quarter.

Nokia attributed the downturn to the heated competition in the mobile phone market as well as various component shortages and challenges meeting supply and demand. The company has been facing a rough climate in the high-end smartphone market as it sheds share to rival players such as Apple and Samsung. But it's also been losing out on the low end to mobile phone makers in China and other emerging countries.

For the quarter, Nokia said that its global slice of the mobile phone market dropped to 31 percent, a decline from its 35 percent share in 2009's fourth quarter but a slight gain from a 30 percent share in the third quarter of 2010. The company sold a total of 123.7 million mobile devices in the fourth quarter, down 3 percent from the prior year. But sales volume for converged mobile devices (smartphones and mobile computers) reached 28.3 million units, a jump of 36 percent from a year ago.

The fourth-quarter results also managed to handily beat the forecasts of analysts polled by Dow Jones Newswires, who were anticipating a 45 percent decline in earnings and only a 3 percent gain in sales.

"In Q4 we delivered solid performance across all three of our businesses, and generated outstanding cash flow," CEO Stephen Elop said in the company's earnings report. "Additionally, growth trends in the mobile devices market continue to be encouraging. Yet, Nokia faces some significant challenges in our competitiveness and our execution. In short, the industry changed, and now it's time for Nokia to change faster."

Nokia's profitability was hit hard in 2009, a year when the overall industry was feeling the effects of the global recession. Since then, Nokia has tried to battle back through cost cuts, a reorganization, and staff layoffs.

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Twitter blocked as protests hit Egypt

Egyptian police crack down on second day of protests By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSMain opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, says 149 members are arrestedWebsites of 2 newspapers shut down, journalists group saysTwitter is blocked, but some people have used proxies to get information outDemonstrators have been demanding ouster of President Hosni MubarakAre you in Egypt? Share your protest images with CNN iReport.

Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- Protesters taking to the streets in Egypt on Wednesday felt the wrath of security forces, a day after an unparalleled display of public rage at the government and full-throated cries for the ouster of the longtime president.

Police turned water cannons and tear gas on protesters in the early hours of Wednesday morning to try to break up anti-government demonstrations as the Interior Ministry warned it "will not allow any provocative movement or a protest or rallies or demonstrations."

In the heart of Cairo, people were being beaten with sticks and fists and demonstrators were being dragged away amid tear gas. Witnesses saw security forces harassing journalists and photographers. Demonstrations continued into the nighttime hours.

Egypt's official MENA news agency reported that at least 90 people were detained Wednesday while trying to demonstrate in downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square.

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AT&T iPhone vs. Verizon iPhone: All You Need To Know to Make an Informed Decision

Verizon is essentially selling the same iPhone to its customers as AT&T is (with the exception of the antenna set, obviously), so for iPhone shoppers, the decision of which carrier to go with can be broken down into three questions, so let’s quickly look through them.By Glenn Derene

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Sony reveals PlayStation Suite framework, store for Android gaming

Sony just dropped a bomb on the Japanese stage -- not a single PlayStation Phone, but a PlayStation Phone experience for everybody. The company unveiled a cross-platform software framework called PlayStation Suite, which sounds rather boring in those words, but what it amounts to is an official PlayStation Store filled with games for your Android tablets and cellphones. Sony's starting with an emulator for existing PlayStation Portable titles and is promising an Android game store later this year, but soon it might be much, much more: the company's calling PlayStation Suite a "hardware-neutral" development framework to make games portable for all sorts of handhelds.

Sony will sponsor a first-party licensing and quality-assurance scheme called PlayStation Certified, and provide the marketplace as well, likely hoping to attract major game developers to build top-tier titles for mobile and get a piece of the action too. If your device doesn't have have a pop-out gamepad handy, it looks like PlayStation Suite will emulate touchscreen controls, and you won't necessarily need a phone to get in on the action, as Sony says the next-generation PlayStation Portable will be compatible with games developed for PlayStation Suite right off the bat. Doesn't look like we're getting any details on game prices or compatible devices, but we imagine one particular phone will change all that at Mobile World Congress next month.
Sony reveals PlayStation Suite

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A photographer one stop shop in Manila

Guys have you heard about Pixel Pro???

Well I just want to share this as a Photography enthusiast; I just love their store coz it seems like a heaven for me!!!

Reasons why I love their store:

1. It is accessible since it is only located at 3rd Floor, V Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center San Juan City. No need to go to Quiapo to avail of low prices! They are both priced almost equally!

2. You can almost purchase all your needs in that store from Camera accessories to camera bags to tripods and a lot more.

3. Items are at a reasonable price. (Did I just mention that again?)

4. There are a lot of parking space which has security (for me this is a big deal, because I bring my own car)

5. Lastly, you don’t have to be afraid of walking out of the store with your brand new 100,000 SLR because you are in Greenhills! (it’s safer compared to Quiapo)

Contact Info: 726-9387 ; 584-5356
pixelproinc@yahoo.com

2009 Earth Hour

Official Earth Hour 2009 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo

Earth Hour is on March 28th, 2009 at 8:30pm.

Confronting the issues Graciously

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and dosen't do it, sins.

James 4:17

When you are confronted with a situation you feel is wrong, follow these guidelines:

1. Talk to others in your community or peer groups. Your concern may be the catalyst, which God can use to accomplish great good.
2. Pray about the issue before you do anything. This often helps you deal with anger and helps you channel your feelings produtively.
3. Do some research . Find out what the law is or who is in charge.
4. Raise the issue without raising your voice. When one person objects to something, only a few people pay attention to the issue. But when thirty peoplr object to the same issue, it gets attention.
5. Don't give up when you know that you are right.

Edmund Burke, the British patriot, said, "All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Make your voice heard. It may be all that it takes to move others to take a stand for right.

Sala, Harold. Just for today: Guidelines for living.

Tekken 6 Tournament 2008

Catch the Tekken 6 Tournament 2008 on October 18 at the 2nd Floor Entertainment Mall (near IMAX), SM Mall of Asia. This tournament would once again bring together Tekken fans and arcade players of all ages in one afternoon filled with energy, action and fun. There will be meet and greet opportunities with cosplayers, a drawing contest, and a raffle where you can win a lot of exciting prizes. Mr. Katsuhiro Harada, the Project Director of Tekken, will be a special guest during the Tournament.

Visit http://www.quantum.com.ph/ or http://www.qpowerstation.com.ph/ for further details.

This event is presented to you by Q Power Station, Quantum, Club Synergy, Namco Bandai Games, SM Mall of Asia, Yehey! and NU107 in cooperation with Tokyo Tokyo. This is also brought to you by Pocari Sweat with special thanks to Mr. Softy, E-AJI and Samurai Fun Snack.

All-New Honda Jazz

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is pleased to announce commencement of sales of the All-New Honda Jazz in September. The family of Ms. Leilani Recto is one of the first owners of the new Jazz in the country. The Recto family bought a 1.3li variant with manual transmission from Honda Cars Alabang.

The availability of the second generation Jazz in the market demonstrates how a small car can amazingly encompass considerable amount of space, spirited yet fuel efficient driving performance and muscular dynamic styling that perfectly meet the demands of modern lifestyle. Just-recent owners of the new Jazz could not agree more as they share a remarkable sense of joy out of the Jazz’ ingenious harmony of form and function.

In an answer to the market’s growing concern on fuel prices, the new Jazz still bear fuel efficient qualities but now matched with even more optimized power output with the i-VTEC engine. It also maintains the same versatility with the ULTRA seats that enable loading of almost anything– be it long, tall or any utility items.

Truly, the All-New Jazz is an economical and fun-filled passenger car in the market today. It is now available at a special introductory price, starting at Php 707,000. Check it out and visit any Honda dealership near you. Be sure to schedule a testdrive and experience first-hand the sprightly demeanor of the All-New Jazz. For more information, you may visit http://www.hondaphil.com/.

What Color are you?

Black

Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil.

White

Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

Red

The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.

The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

Blue

The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green

Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Yellow

Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

Purple

The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.

Brown

Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.

Have a break, Have a Laughter

Watch this video that i have found on the net Laughter Chain

Diff. kind of Phobia

Achluophobia Fear of darkness.
Acousticophobia Fear of noise.
Acrophobia Fear of heights.
Agoraphobia Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded places.
Ailurophobia Fear of cats.
Alektorophobia Fear of chickens.
Alliumphobia Fear of garlic.
Allodoxaphobia Fear of opinions.
Altophobia Fear of heights.
Amaxophobia Fear of riding in a car.
Ambulophobia Fear of walking.
Ancraophobia or Anemophobia Fear of wind.
Androphobia Fear of men.
Anglophobia Fear of England, English culture, etc.
Anthrophobia Fear of flowers.
Antlophobia Fear of floods.
Anuptaphobia Fear of staying single.
Apeirophobia Fear of infinity.
Aphenphosmphobia Fear of being touched.
Apiphobia Fear of bees.
Apotemnophobia Fear of persons with amputations. Arachnephobia/Arachnophobia Fear of spiders.
Arithmophobia Fear of numbers.
Arrhenphobia Fear of men. Arsonphobia Fear of fire.
Astraphobia/Astrapophobia Fear of thunder and lightning.
Astrophobia Fear of stars/space.
Ataxophobia Fear of disorder or untidiness.
Atelophobia Fear of imperfection.
Athazagoraphobia Fear of being forgotton or ignored or forgetting.
Atychiphobia Fear of failure.
Aurophobia Fear of gold.
Automatonophobia Fear of ventriloquist's dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues
Automysophobia Fear of being dirty.
Autophobia Fear of being alone or of oneself.
Aviophobia/Aviatophobia Fear of flying.

Bacillophobia Fear of microbes.
Bacteriophobia Fear of bacteria.
Bathmophobia Fear of stairs or steep slopes.
Batophobia Fear of heights.
Batrachophobia Fear of amphibians (like frogs)
Belonephobia Fear of pins and needles.
Bibliophobia Fear of books.
Botanophobia Fear of plants.
Brontophobia Fear of thunder and lightning.

Cacophobia Fear of ugliness.
Cainophobia/Cainotophobia Fear of newness, novelty.
Caligynephobia Fear of beautiful women.
Carnophobia Fear of meat.
Catagelophobia Fear of being ridiculed.
Catoptrophobia Fear of mirrors.
Cenophobia / Centophobia Fear of new things or ideas.
Ceraunophobia Fear of thunder.
Chaetophobia Fear of hair.
Chionophobia Fear of snow.
Chiraptophobia Fear of being touched.
Chirophobia Fear of hands.
Chorophobia Fear of dancing.
Chrometophobia/Chrematophobia Fear of money.
Chromophobia/Chromatophobia Fear of colors.
Chronomentrophobia Fear of clocks.
Cibophobia/Sitophobia/Sitiophobia Fear of food.
Claustrophobia Fear of confined spaces.
Climacophobia Fear of stairs.
Clinophobia Fear of going to bed.
Coimetrophobia Fear of cemeteries.
Coulrophobia Fear of clowns.
Cyberphobia Fear of computers.
Cyclophobia Fear of bicycles.
Cymophobia Fear of waves.
Cynophobia Fear of dogs.

Demophobia Fear of crowds.
Dendrophobia Fear of trees.
Dentophobia Fear of dentists.
Didaskaleinophobia Fear of going to school.
Dipsophobia Fear of drinking.
Dishabiliophobia Fear of undressing in front of someone.
Dromophobia Fear of crossing streets.

Eisoptrophobia Fear of mirrors.
Elurophobia Fear of cats.
Emetophobia Fear of vomiting.
Entomophobia Fear of insects.
Ephebiphobia Fear of teenagers.
Epistaxiophobia Fear of nosebleeds.
Equinophobia Fear of horses.
Ergophobia Fear of work.

Felinophobia Fear of cats.

Gamophobia Fear of marriage.
Geliophobia Fear of laughter.
Genophobia Fear of sex.
Gephyrophobia, Gephydrophobia, or Gephysrophobia Fear of crossing bridges.
Gerascophobia Fear of growing old.
Glossophobia Fear of speaking in public or of trying to speak. Gynephobia/Gynophobia Fear of women.

Haphephobia/Haptephobia Fear of being touched.
Harpaxophobia Fear of being robbed.
Heliophobia Fear of the sun.
Hemophobia/Hemaphobia/Hematophobia Fear of blood.
Hierophobia Fear of priests or sacred things.
Hominophobia Fear of men.
Hylophobia Fear of forests.

Iatrophobia Fear of doctors.
Ichthyophobia Fear of fish.

Judeophobia Fear of Jews.

Keraunophobia Fear of thunder and lightning.
Kymophobia Fear of waves.

Lachanophobia Fear of vegetables.
Ligyrophobia Fear of loud noises.
Limnophobia Fear of lakes.
Liticaphobia Fear of lawsuits.
Lockiophobia Fear of childbirth.
Logizomechanophobia Fear of computers.
Logophobia Fear of words.
Lygophobia Fear of darkness.

Macrophobia Fear of long waits.
Mageirocophobia Fear of cooking.
Maieusiophobia Fear of childbirth.
Megalophobia Fear of large things.
Melissophobia Fear of bees.
Methyphobia Fear of alcohol.
Microphobia Fear of small things.
Misophobia Fear of being contaminated with dirt/germs.
Monophobia Fear of solitude or being alone.
Motorphobia Fear of automobiles.
Musophobia/Murophobia Fear of mice.

Necrophobia Fear of death / dead things.
Neophobia Fear of anything new.
Nosocomephobia Fear of hospitals.
Numerophobia Fear of numbers.

Ochlophobia Fear of crowds or mobs.
Ophidiophobia Fear of snakes.
Ophthalmophobia Fear of being stared at.
Ornithophobia Fear of birds.

Pedophobia Fear of children.
Peladophobia Fear of bald people.
Phasmophobia Fear of ghosts.
Placophobia Fear of tombstones.
Plutophobia Fear of wealth.
Pogonophobia Fear of beards.
Potamophobia Fear of rivers or running water.
Pteronophobia Fear of being tickled by feathers.
Pupaphobia fear of puppets.
Pyrophobia Fear of fire.

Rhytiphobia Fear of getting wrinkles.
Rupophobia Fear of dirt.

Scolionophobia Fear of school.
Selachophobia Fear of sharks.
Sesquipedalophobia Fear of long words.

Tachophobia Fear of speed.
Technophobia Fear of technology.
Telephonophobia Fear of telephones.
Testophobia Fear of taking tests.
Theophobia Fear of gods or religion.
Trypanophobia Fear of injections.

Venustraphobia Fear of beautiful women.
Verbophobia Fear of words.
Verminophobia Fear of germs.
Vestiphobia Fear of clothing.

Xenoglossophobia Fear of foreign languages.

Zoophobia Fear of animals

What she really means....

Men always complain about not being able to understand women. Here is a funny guide to help them out.

Fine This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

Five Minutes If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

Nothing This is the calm before the storm. This means "something" and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "nothing" usually end in "fine".

Go Ahead This is a dare, not permission, DON'T DO IT!

Loud Sigh Although not actually a word, the loud sigh is often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".

That's Okay This is one of the most dangerous statements that woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

Thanks This is the least used of all words in the female vocabulary. If a woman is thanking you, do not question it. Just say you're welcome and back out of the room slowly.

UAAP Finals Game 2 Forecast

Defending champion De La Salle University vowed to come back strong against archrival Ateneo de Manila University on Thursday to keep its title-retention bid alive in the 71st University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament.


While the Blue Eagles are still celebrating their 69-61 series opener victory on Sunday, the Green Archers are busy mapping out a master plan in Game 2 of their best-of-three championship series.



La Salle is still winless in three games over Ateneo this season but coach Franz Pumaren is not giving up.

“It’s not over yet. You need to win two times to win the championship,” stressed Pumaren.

“We’ll go all out on Thursday to even the series,” added Pumaren, also coach of the RP Youth team which finished seventh in the FIBA Asian tournament in Iran.

Pumaren will need to figure out how to stop Ateneo slotman Rabeh Al-Hussaini who delivered 31 points the last time out.

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IBA ANG KAIN PAG CHAO FAN: A Chowking Treat

Chowking details:
Event title: IBA ANG KAIN PAG CHAO FAN: A Chowking TreatEvent

date: June 25, 2008

Time: 5-7PM

Venue: Chowking Eastwood

Good day!

We all know how Pinoys love rice so much that they eat it with every meal. That’s why Oriental quick-service food chain Chowking, always quick to adapt to the unique Pinoy taste, introduced Chinese rice dish Chao Fan to the menu!

Simply put, Chao Fan is fried rice. But Chowking makes the popular Chinese treat even more delectable by offering it in different varieties: Pork, Beef, Spicy Chicken, Spicy Beef, and Yang Chow. And to satisfy your tastebuds even more, Chowking allows you to top your Chao Fan off with egg, fried dumplings, lumpia shanghai, or siomai.

Chowking is inviting 25 lucky bloggers to enjoy the tasty treat that is Chao Fan on June 25, 2008, 5:00-7:00pm, at the Chowking branch in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City.

Please send the following registration details to chowkingchaofan@teamyehey.com.

Name

Email Address

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Great finds

guys i got on to this site http://www.yehey.com/promos/bestgiftfordad/default.aspx and I found a great gift idea for my dad...

do check this site and collect great ideas too...

I'll be sharing my idea and i'm hoping it will also give some to you guys as well....

please do share your ideas too... so that everyone can benefit in finding the best present for the greatest dads...

happy father's day to all dad's out there... ... make this day a memorable one for your father....