racoma.com.phJ. Angelo Racoma on technology, economics, writing, problogging, and getting things done

I’m launching a ton of blogs this November, and I need 10 writers who can write for me for 12 months. This is mostly copywriting work, and the posts are to be short posts on a wide variety of niches/topics. Compensation is okay by Philippine standards, and is of course commensurate to the effort put into this project. Perhaps it’s good enough to leave your day job especially since it’s a telecommute/virtual office position—so you can save on the usual expenses related to commuting to work.

I also need one technical person who can take care of installing and maintaining blog software for me.

I have talked to a few people, and some are on my shortlist already. But most of these slots need to be filled still.

While I wouldn’t require a PhD in creative writing or any degree whatsoever, I would need prospective writers to have a good grasp of the English language. I wouldn’t require you to be Filipino or in the Philippines, either (there’s always PayPal!), but keep in mind that you may not expect the compensation to be enough for a full-time undertaking if you’re from an expensive city like New York or Tokyo.

If you are interested, please do email me at jangelo (at) racoma (dot) net. Please send a copy of your resume (online, inline or as an attachment), and links to your blogs or other writing works.

This starts in November so I’ll be able to assign these by middle of next week.

Last I wrote about mobile phones it was about my Nokia 1112 (which I reviewed here), the basic but decent mobile phone I’ve been using for almost a year now. Looks like I’m not alone in opting for basic, no-frills phones. Jeremy Wagstaff writes of a recent experience one Loose Wire.

The Nokia 1100, according to Wikipedia, is the world’s best selling handset, having shifted 200 million units. It seems to cost about $20, often less, and has a battery life of about 400 hours. And, crucially for my friend, sports two important features: It makes and receives calls and SMS. Beyond that, in the words of Bryan Ferry, there’s nothing. (Well, actually there’s WAP, but who uses that?)

The point about the Nokia 1100 is that it’s a phone. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else (except a flashlight, if you press and hold the “c” key down (presumably “c” stands for torCh or flasChlight or “come into the light where I can see you, Mildred”.) It’s designed for conditions in developing countries—dustproof keyboard, non-slip sides—but for many of us that could describe an ordinary day in the office (dusty, slippery, in need of illumination).

For my PIM and mobile Internet needs, I use my laptop!

Let me express my gratitude to everyone who gave support in our time of need. I haven’t found the time to thank each one of you personally (via email, SMS, phone or in person), but we are very grateful, and we will come to that pretty soon. Right now, we are focused on trying to get on with our lives. Things will never be the same, I know. But life has to go on.

So does this mean it’s back to regular programming here on the J Spot? Well, most probably, yes.

Joseph Michael
Our Angel

You came to us
God’s loving gift
Our baby boy
Our source of joy.

You gave us love
The purest kind
Your perfect smile
Your touch so mild.

We had our hopes
Our dreams, our plans
Until one day
God reached out His hand.

He called you home
He needed you
To join His host of Angels
So mighty, so strong.

You said, “Yes Lord.”
Then bid us good bye
“I’ll watch over you
From heaven up high.”

Dear Joseph Michael
Our baby, our Angel
You are God’s gift to us
And you are our gift to God.

We love you,
Daddy Joseph Angelo
Mommy Caren Marie
Ate Sofia Bernice
Ate Agatha Clarisse

Joseph Michael G. Racoma
20 August-3 October 2007

This is a poem written by us, Angelo and Caren, for our baby boy Joseph Michael.

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Dear all,

Our youngest son, Joseph Michael G. Racoma, passed away this morning. He was one month and thirteen days old. Your prayers would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,

J. Angelo, Caren, Pia and Cate Racoma

Update: Thanks to everyone who commented, wrote about our loss, and/or visited. I’m not much online these days, but you can get in touch with us via my mobile phone listed in the sidebar.

Our son lies in state at the Resurrection Chapel at the Claret Church (Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish) in UP Village, Diliman Quezon City.

Again, thank you for your prayers and words of support.

Update: Mass today (Friday) will be at 9:00 p.m. Mass tomorrow will be at 11:30 a.m., after which we will head on to the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City at about 1:30 p.m. for interment.

Thank you for your words of support and for your prayers. Our beloved Joseph Michael is in heaven now, and we turn to him for intercession. Please pray for our family.