Board members concluded the unsolicited $44.6 billion offer massively undervalues the Web pioneer, a person familiar with the situation told the newspaper.

Here’s Yahoo’s reason it rejected the offer:

1. Yahoo thinks Microsoft is trying to take advantage of Yahoo’s weak stock price and is saying that Microsoft wants to “steal” the company.

2. Yahoo board member won’t consider offers below $40 a share, an extra $12 billion (quite the premium, considering the first offer was a 62% premium over Yahoo’s market value).

3. Yahoo is effectively stalling while it considers an alternative of partnering with Google (ironically, a point that nullifies the original point of Microsoft’s offer not taking into consideration “risks” of regulation, considering the risks of regulation are higher with Google).

4. Yahoo is hoping that Microsoft will not follow through with a hostile take over (even if Steve Ballmer said as much in his original letter). The reasoning here is that important engineers would not be willing to cooperate in a hostile take over, and regulators may be more easily convinced that this deal is anticompetitive if hostile.

The bid was made public Feb. 1.

From Report: Yahoo Board to Reject Microsoft

Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 9:30 am CT - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 4:00 pm CT
Frisco, TX

Mark your calendars and plan on being in Frisco, Texas on March 29th & 30th for the largest gathering of WordPress bloggers, podcasters, designers, programmers and aficionados that Big D has ever seen.

For the uninitiated, WordCamp is an informal gathering of WordPress users where we teach, learn, eat, drink and generally have fun with one another. There have been dozens of other WordCamps all over the world, and now it’s time for the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area to have their own. But, believe me, there will likely be attendees from all over Texas… the Southwest… heck, the world!

Our WordCamp will be hosted by the wonderful city of Frisco in their fantastic, state-of-the-art city council chamber complete with cushioned, theater-style seating, plenty of power connections, WiFi, and A/V systems. We’ll also be providing coffee and munchies both mornings, lunch both days and t-shirts to take home (or to wear one or both days!)

Register now

The proposed acquisition, the largest ever by Microsoft, would give some relief to Yahoo’s long-suffering shareholders, who have seen the company’s stock slide nearly 32 percent this year. It would also create the most formidable competitor yet for Google, the search engine giant.

“It is a fantastic offer. It is game on,” said Colin Gillis from Canaccord Adams.

“This consolidates the marketplace down to Google versus Microsoft. These two companies will be going head to head.”

Sign Up For Paypal Philippines

This is great news. Thanks Pinoy Money Talk for the heads up.

Effective yesterday, PayPal started allowing users in the Philippines to withdraw funds to local bank accounts.
Yes, it’s confirmed. Log in to your PayPal account and see that in the My Account > Withdraw page, you now have an option to directly transfer funds from your PayPal account to your bank account in the Philippines.

The fees:

1. It’s for Free
for 7,000.00 PHP or more

2. 50.00 PHP
for 6,999.99 PHP or less

But it will take 5 to 7 business days for the transfer to be complete.

Here is the screencap when I logged in to Paypal Philippines account.

To add your bank account , log in to PayPal, go to My Account > Profile > Add or Edit Bank Account then fill in the Bank Name, Account Number, and Bank Code.

Bank Codes
Be careful when you add the 9 digit code of your bank to complete this process so you don’t get fined 250 pesos. Check the Paypal Philippines Bank Codes and

Read Paypal Withdraw Bank Account FAQ

I just transferred Paypal funds to my BPI account at 1 U.S. Dollar = 40.6800 Peso. We’ll see in 5 to 7 days if it was a successful transaction.

Log in to your Paypal Account now if you don’t have one yet, join Paypal.

This experiment lets you influence your search experience by adding, moving, and removing search results. When you search for the same keywords again, you’ll continue to see those changes. If you later want to revert your changes, you can undo any modifications you’ve made. Note that this is an experimental feature and may be available for only a few weeks.

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There’s no way Google will leave that information untapped. It’ll be quietly figured into Google’s secret search algorithms.

Join the Experiment.

Now introducing the world’s thinnest notebook, Macbook Air. What a beauty. What a thinnovation, indeed.

Sporting a silvery finish, the MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display that has a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. The backlighting saves power and provides “instant on” response from the moment you turn it on, according to Jobs. The device has a slightly wedge-shaped profile. It weighs about 3 pounds, and sports a thickness of 0.16-0.76 inches. It’s 12.8 inches wide and 8.95 inches deep.

Read more? and Enhancing Its Hits, Apple Adds Movie Rentals, Ultralight Laptop

Based on the initial price of $1,799.00, I imagine the Philippines retail price to be in the range of 100,000 pesos and beyond. I don’t see the value of my money. If I visit the US this year, maybe I might buy the Macbook Air since it’s worth 71,960 in today’s peso-dollar exchange rate. I will update this soon for the latest pricing in Philippine pesos.

Once the Macbook Air arrives in the Philippines, where does one buy it? Here are the Apple dealers.

Philippines

1. Power Mac Center-
2nd Level Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati
Tel. (632) 729-7087 or 88 Fax (632) 729-7128
Email: info@powermaccenter.com

Where to find other Apple Mac Distributors in the Philippines:

Click this to view more Authorized Distributor / Dealer / Service Providers / AppleCenter in the Philippines or you can buy the lowest price from Longbeard

So watch out for their prices once Macbook Air arrives in the Philippines.

1. About My Recovery
2. JoanJoyce
3. Rhyan Dot Net
4. PinoyAmbisyoso
5. Monaco
6. ChuckieDreyfus

7. Nierva.Com
8. PinoyTek
9. Ambothology
10. ManuelViloria
11. Joiz
12. Breaking the Silence

13. Zang
14. Ris
15. Siopao
16. Benj
17. Doorlight
18. EvilWoobie

19. Jessie
20. Malinesky
21. PinoyBlogero.com
22. AngSaWariKo
23. BlogComics.net
24. Glitchline

25. repah
26. Silkenhut’s World
27. Reflective Thinking: Digital Filipino
28. SuperSarap
29. McBilly.com
30. ThisisCoy.net

31. PinoyTech.org
32. Jehzlau Concepts
33. Prudence and Madness
34. Philippines Internet Review
35. Belolats.com
36. Student Nurses Notes

37. Pinoy Rich Jerk
38. Fingers.Crossed
39. Master Diwa
40. Pinoy Money Talk
41. BaklaAko
42. ElSalvadoeDelMundo

43. Pinoy Biz Blogger
44. AtmaXplorer
45. Mp3code (with music)
46. Dulce Negosyante
47. SEO.pinoyweblisting.com
48. Macuha.com

49. Culture Shiok!
50. Runway to Reality
51. Mapiles.com
52. IBlogAll
53. c5says
54. Putechnaman

55. Chuvaness
56. %100 Batangueno
57. Es2pido.com
58. Face Rockery
59. Anti-Social (with music)
60. Shuttered Life

61. Fitz Villafuerte
62. Pinoy Ambisyoso
63. BuildthatGeek
64. TurfSite Manila
65. Get it from Boy
66. Edarevalo.net

67. So Marjienalized
68. OrangeInks
69. BlogTambayan
70. Pinoy Biker
71. Stentorized
72. SuzakuLace

73. BloggingMix
74. Hulag
75. AffiliateCrunch.com
76. wapita
77. Sumbongera
78. BuryMeinthisDress

79. PsychoSanctum
80. Dexter
81. AizatheGreat
82. Scarty
83. Faded Boxers
84. Panalo Contest

85. Gadget District
86. Baddieverse
87. Shakedown2.0
88. ReadytobeRich
89. ManilaFreelancer
90. Brendix

91. Pinoy Entrecard
92. Yaw-Yan
93. HanapBahay
94. Melai
95. Eagleman
96. The Different Faces of Me

97. Chuvachienes
98. BancoDeReyna
99. DiwatangByaning
100. Self-Portrait
101. Than-Than
102. Weblog

103. Pusang Maganda
104. Career Club
105. Marikenya
106. Dennis Rito (with music)
107. Guardian Angel
108. Yatot

109. Mar Roxas 2010 (with music)
110. Spontaneity (with music)
111. Bloggerista
112. Asdix
113. Pure Acoustic
114. AnitoKid

115. Marriage and Beyond
116. What I Say
117. My Boring Life
118. PinoyEntrycard
119. Nursing Crib
120. Chronicles from the Middle of Nowhere

121. SideBits
122. Carl Ocab
123. The Four-eyed Journal
124. Webster12
125. Mobile101
126. I Am Balong

127. Rhapsody (with music)
128. The Chronicles of Maoey
129. Annie the Journey
130.
131. Odds and Ends of Marco (with music)
132. Paulo Martinez

133. Proud Pinoy Blogger
134. Jester in Exile
135. Pinoy Trips
136. Thesserie
137. Musings of a Filipino Lesbian

138. Life’s Journey
139. Life Travels and Online Adventure
140. My Day is in My Mind
141. Batang Yagit
142. Blogalag
143. Literary Ekek

144. Breaking the Silence
145. Revolution Motion
146. Jerry Yan Philippines Blog
147. Blogsters Guild
148. Humane Blogging Tips
149. Pulse

150. Serious Prattle
151. Ragna Barkadahan
152. Pipeline
153. Money Making Blog
154. Pet 101
155. Blogging Everything

156. San Pablo City
157. Itong Family
158. Life in Lenses
159. Romelo
160. Toingks
161. Mike Villar

162. Walk Through My Online Journal
163. Reodica.Org
164. Juliana’s Lair
165. Life as Experienced Daily
166. Pro Gobbler Dot Net
167. My Own Universe

168.
169. Biyahilo
170. Jaypee Online
171. Donalyza
172. Diwa ng Pinoy
173. Abby Lim

174. Tech Source from Bohol
175. PSE Stocks
176. Jammed PH
177. Anak ni Kulapo (with music)
178. Lagahit
179.

180. UP Alumni
181. Makapalm
182. My Futile Attempt At Being interesting
183. Blissful Weddings Philippines
184. Intiendes
185. JCO Forum

186. ComSocPH
187. Archon Digital
188. Shoppingera
189. CMA Quest
190. Pinoy Seminars
191. Maria Finds

192. TNWAE

193. Mom by Choice
194. Happy Tripper
195. Digital Frap
196. Promdi Living
197. Raket Science

198. Blu3 Soda
199. American Idol
200. Reverse Engineering
201. Phil FAQs
202. Muzikistah
203. Unforseen Existence

204. Blog Paradise
205. Rural Pinoy Biker

I added a nofollow tag so that Google won’t think I am a link farm.

Netscape Navigator, the browser that launched the commercial Internet in October 1994, will die on February 1, 2008. AOL, which acquired Netscape in November 1998 for $4.2 billion, will announce today that they will discontinue development of the browser, currently on version 9.

AOL’s focus on transitioning to an ad-supported web business leaves little room for the size of investment needed to get the Netscape browser to a point many of its fans expect it to be. Given AOL’s current business focus and the success the Mozilla Foundation has had in developing critically-acclaimed products, we feel it’s the right time to end development of Netscape branded browsers, hand the reins fully to Mozilla and encourage Netscape users to adopt Firefox.

Q: What will this mean?
A: We’ll continue to release security patches for the current version of the browser, Netscape Navigator until February 1, 2008. After February 1, there will be no more active product support for Navigator 9, or any previous Netscape Navigator browser. This includes Netscape v1-v4.x, Netscape v6, Netscape v7 Suite, Netscape Browser v8, and Netscape Navigator/Messenger 9.

Read A Sad Milestone: AOL To Discontinue Netscape Browser Development

SAN FRANCISCO–Low-cost computers meant to usher poor children worldwide into the digital age are being mass produced in China as US nonprofit One Laptop Per Child strives to deliver on its promise.

The first of the XO laptops being built at a Quanta Computer facility in Changshu are destined for Uruguay, marking a milestone for the charity group founded by Nicholas Negroponte in Massachusetts two years ago.

“Against all the naysayers … we have developed and now manufactured the world’s most advanced and greenest laptop and one designed specifically to instill a passion for learning in children,” Negroponte said.

A challenge for the organization has been that governments have not backed effusive words of support with willing flows of cash to buy laptops for children inside their borders.

It is hoped that a “Give One Get One” (G1G1) campaign starting Monday will boost orders by providing an incentive to people in more prosperous countries.

For every laptop donated for a child, the donor gets a laptop. The original price was to be US$100 per laptop but nearly doubled as costs climbed after Negroponte launched the initiative in 2005.

I wonder when the laptop allocation will arrive in the Philippines. Thing is there should be wi-fi access for these kids to be empowered with their learning experience. I hope to buy one.

1. Google adsense does not rake in a lot of income for grief advocacy.
2. Advocacy sites like mine give benefit to the public especially those who need comfort. I offer unique content.
3. Using my blog to generate funding is a means to support my grief advocacy group.

Money blogging sites continue to reap in high Page rank sites because they are popular to a lot of readers. My grief advocacy site is just starting and I want to rank in high so that bereaved families can easily find my site.

Dear Google,

why penalize my Grief recovery Bloge when I am just doing a service to bereaved families? If ever you think I deserve to have a low page rank, just make sure my site can still be searchable. That’s all I ask.