How to Activate Video Calling for Facebook?

I had my first taste of facebook video calling sometime this week, although i didn't set-it up myself, my friend initiated a video call while we were chatting. I found out that although my account wasn't yet configured, it would initialize as soon as one of your friend (who has an active video calling set-up on his profile) has initiated it for you.

But, if you want to configure your account and initiate a video call to one of your friends, then you must goto this site and follow the instructions:

http://www.facebook.com/videocalling

Seriously, you need just a couple of clicks for you to activate it. Once you ran the pop-up window and have it finished installing (for the plug-in), then just open up your chat window and initiate a video call to your friend who has a camera.




MAC

Kahilingan

Kailan ka makauunawa?
sa mga salitang nakalihim sa hiwaga
datapwat ito'y ipinanukala
subalit itinikom mo ang iyong pag-asa
Muli kong ipinamanhik
at ikaw nama'y nagpaunlak
kaya aking muling isinaysay
ang katotohanang
iyong itinatwa
ngunit hindi pala sapat
pagkat ito'y 'di mo matanggap
ang mensaheng isinisiwalat
bagkus, nasaktan ka ng labis
at halos di makaimik
subalit ako'y hindi lumihis
ako'y hindi sumuko
para lamang ika'y matuto
sa mga aral na wari mo'y tanso

Hanggang ngayo'y di kita matinag
sa puso mong kay ilap
kahit ibukas lamang saglit
upang ang liwanag ay sumapit
ngunit di mo man mawari
ika'y laman at sa isipa'y laging sumasagi
mangusap lamang itong puso'y
iyong mapagtantong ito'y walang halong biro
pagkat nais kong ika'y magmana
ng kayamanang di nasisira
nawa'y iyong maunawa
na ang mga di nakikita'y
doon nati'y ilagak ang pag-asa

Lamang, ako ay hamak
sino ako upang iyong paniwalaan
walang kakanyahan o maging kayamanan
o ni kapangyarihan
bagama't ako'y kawalan
ika'y aking isinama
sa aking mga pagpapanata
at nawa'y ika'y matamnan
ng isipang mapanaliksik
na 'di nahuhungkag
sa mga bagay na malinis
kundi'y ika'y maging mapanuri
at maunawa ang ibig kong iparating
na iyong madama ang kasidhian
ng kalooban kong ika'y mapabilang
sa kawan na may basbas
na magmamana
ng buhay na walang hanggan






--MAC

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Sinkhole unearthed / How sinkholes are made?

Tag-ulan na naman, usong-uso ang pagbaha at pag-guho ng mga lupa, let's dive in to this interesting topic - sinkholes.

What is a Sinkhole?

A sinkhole is a hole that suddenly appears in the ground. It happens when the soil and rock underneath the surface get washed away by water, creating a big empty space that can no longer support the ground above it. Think of it as when you eat all the cake under the frosting and suddenly, the frosting collapses.

chasm under the bed

To find a deep chasm under your bed doesn't only sound creepy but nonetheless terrifying. A recent sinkhole visited Guatamela City once again, this time under the bed of a 65-year old woman. I was thinking, could a sinkhole like this be a portal to hell?

Ever since i had known about sink holes, i was mesmerized by their circular rigidity and the wonder of admiration of how it was suddenly created, not to mention the calculating effects of the brain thinking how deep would it be? and other possible shoulda woulda coulda questions.

It may sound beyond the borders of our comprehension but science has it explained how chasms are being made especially in Guatamela where the litosphere is kinppd of porous, fluids such as rainwater is easily absorbed inside the earth. 

What makes it disturbing are the sudden show-ups of these holes which are pretty scary. Imagine a 40 feet deep hole abruptly appearing inside your house. It's for sure a wonder to claim with horrifying effects. It definitely is considered as a natural disaster which is similar to typhoons, tsunamis and earthquakes.

Below's the pic of a great chasm of which a building was swallowed in Guatamela back in 2010. It's a hole that's more than meets the eye.

(photo from Google Gallery)

How Do They Form?

Here’s a simple recipe for a sinkhole:

1. Water Dissolves Rock: Over time, rainwater, which is slightly acidic, seeps into the ground and slowly dissolves rocks like limestone, gypsum, or salt beds. Imagine slowly pouring hot water over sugar cubes; eventually, they disappear.

2. Underground Cavities: As the rock dissolves, it creates empty spaces or cavities underground. These cavities can get pretty large, like a secret hideout under your backyard.

3. Surface Collapse: When the cavity gets too big and the ground above can no longer hold, it collapses. It's like when too many people stand on a paper-thin cake; it caves in, and voila! You have a sinkhole.

   
   

   Fun (or Scary) Facts

   • Size Matters: Sinkholes can be tiny, just a few feet across, or they can be massive, swallowing entire buildings or roadways.
   • Location, Location: They are common in areas with lots of limestone, such as Florida in the USA, parts of China, and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Think of these places as having a lot of underground Swiss cheese.

   Prevention and Safety

   If you live in a sinkhole-prone area, here are some tips:

   • Watch for Warning Signs: Cracks in the ground or your home’s foundation, trees or fence posts that tilt, or small ponds where there weren’t any.
   • Regular Inspections: Have professionals check the stability of the ground, especially if you notice any of the warning signs.
   
   
   So, there you have it! Sinkholes are like nature’s way of reminding us that the ground isn’t always as solid as it seems. They might be scary, but understanding how they work can help us deal with them better. Just remember, when life gives you sinkholes, it might be time to move to higher ground!

   
   

   
   

   --MAC

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Satisfaction Ex Facto

I feel compelled to write this not because i sensed the emotive sympathy troubling the inner depths on my nerves as i've listened  and witnessed the unraveling of the infuriating truth about going against your will but because, simply, there is a need to let the unkempt vibes to be freed in to the air of nothingness.

It may sound so figurative but decrypting the hidden message here will leave you just wondering, what the hell is he talking about?


To lead by influence versus to lead by fear versus to lead by motivation and or inspiration, all mixed up together will define an all walks of life kind of leader, yet which one must possess the greatest percentage in reliving the qualities of an effective and powerful leader?

The rhetoric will go on and on,  but there is one common denominator in order for a living soul to wake up from the beauty of the rotting fantasy. It is the realization when the collective thinking would almost outburst to infinite mockery and satisfied smile forming on the lips of the given pawns and knights moving on the squares of life.



MAC

Google+ iPhone app is live on iTunes

After a long hiatus in not syncing my iPhone to iTunes, i got awed and struck for there's an iOS update - 4.

but i guess, that could wait.

In the meantime, let's give a round of applause to both the Search Giant and the great Cupertino company for finally unveiling the Google+ iPhone app.

You may get the app here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google/id447119634?ls=1&mt=8


Guess what? the G+ iPhone app does not support iPod touch. It's  only compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 with iOS not lower than version 4.0

I just noticed that there is no Huddle option on the web app compared to the iPhone app, whilst Hang-outs is missing on the mobile app, it's ubiquitously visible on the side bar for the web app.

I just had my first post using the iPhone app but i flinched when i didn't see it as "Google+ for iPhone", unlike the tagline i so got used to in Facebook, "Facebook for iPhone".

It just means that there's a lot more room for improvement. ;) or say, more uniqueness coming out after a couple of updates.

MAC