If you’ve been on Facebook these past few weeks, chances are you’ve already encountered a post stating that using an inverter air conditioner 24/7 and only turning it off once a week will lessen your electricity bill. But does it, really? Just last a month, a Facebook user believed this ‘tipid hack,’ which for him, […]
In good times and bad times, so goes Dionne Warwick’s song about friendship. Someone who would be there for you when the going gets tough. But what makes a best friend out of a friend? A best friend is someone who is not necessarily always there for you at all times, but makes his or […]
E-wallets and online banking have given our generation the convenience of ‘contactless’ and ‘cashless’ paying. Seamless payments with the promise of being fast and secure is one of the selling points of this type of financial transaction, but, how are we sure that it is really safe? In this article, we’ll tell you how to […]
If you find yourself receiving a joke or a sassy remark from someone you know, or even strangers, that you find offensive and rude in some way, here is a three-word response that you can tell them, according to a Harvard-trained etiquette expert: “Are you okay?” Sara Jane Ho, an etiquette expert from Harvard, teaches […]
Pets play an important part in people’s lives. They are a source of happiness and companionship, especially in moments of sadness for many people. Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility that many people enjoy. Regardless whether they are dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other domesticated animals, every pet is a family member […]
Want to beat the summer heat, while not spending so much money at the same time? We got you! Here are some proven ways to make your room cool even without the aid of an air conditioner: Turn off the lights or switch light bulbs Incandescent bulbs are not energy efficient, as they only use […]
TMI (Too much information) — often used in social media and text messages — is but a gentle reminder for friends, by friends, to stop sharing way too much information, especially uncomfortable topics about one’s state of health, body, intimacy in relationships, or details that are offensive and unmentionable. One would always say, “Hey, TMI!” […]
People nowadays get their news online, putting the digital news media in a relentless fight for its readers’ attention and engagement. With such a fierce daily battle, combined with the reality of how online media is crucial in informing, educating, and influencing opinions through its news, it’s fundamental to find out what motivates news consumption, […]
Since the Holy Week affords a few days of downtime to spend at home with our families, or even just alone, to tend to our own matters, some of us might want to take up changing the set up of our bedrooms, the very place we sleep and rest. Coming into a bedroom that feels […]
