We don’t plan to continue developing Wave as a standalone product, but we will maintain the site at least through the end of the year and extend the technology for use in other Google projects.

I, for one, is disappointed with this update. Yes, it’s not a perfect product. There are times when your images don’t show up or documents being uploaded can’t be previewed or it’s too slow. Despite its limitations, I’ve learned to ignore them because it helped me organize my work. It was easier for me to click on “next 1″ (which brings you automatically to the latest post within a wave) and read the comment within a project cycle than browse through my inbox, trying to look for the email thread (especially if the subject has been changed several times).

I’ve read comments and posts from Wave critics, stating it was a hodgepodge of existing tools which is why it didn’t work. Maybe it was, but knowing how to use it properly and for its intended purpose (like project management or brainstorming), it’s a great productivity tool.

So, as I say goodbye to Google wave, I look forward to what the team has to offer when they merge this with other Google projects.

Time to research for the next new shiny toy…

Despite the numerous projects that I’ve worked on, there is a pattern to all this chaos and this has always been my focus since. A few things stuck out and one is blogging (or writing as others would prefer to call it). My passion to share knowledge to those who care to listen has always been there from the start. I’ve been very fortunate to have been given the chance to do so through this medium.

With this being said, I’d like to take this opportunity to share what I’ve done in the past and projects that I’m working on. Probably a little bit of history would be good too.

Humble History

It was 2002 when I first tried writing about my life online. The blogosphere was scarce and there were only a couple of platforms being offered. LiveJournal was my first home but eventually moved to Blogger. After a few years, I found Squarespace and this is when I decided to move to the next level and talk about my professional life at Call Center Blurbs and closed my Blogger posts to the public.

My first stint as a professional blogger was when Know More Media’s COO offered me a job to contribute to one of their blogs within their network - Call Center Script. I gave it a shot and this is where I got formally trained, met a lot of great writers and learned the business perspective of running a blog network. Despite the stressful lifestyle in the BPO industry, I wrote in the weekends and earned extra money. I even tried contributing to BizToolBelt, but my schedule didn’t quite fit in. Unfortunately, the KMM team had to part ways due to financial reasons.

My Projects Today

Fast forward to today, I’ve started and revamped niche’ blogs as a medium for me to continue sharing my knowledge. Wordpress is my platform of choice and have been using it since.

Call Center Blurbs still exists and when KMM ceased operations, some of my readers moved here. I’m thinking of how to continue on and provide more content to my readers.

I’ve always been an advocate of providing excellent customer service and Philippine Customer Service serves that purpose. I have so much content in my so called “writing den” that hasn’t been published yet. I’ve invited Paolo Reyes to be my co-blogger in the site, being someone who shares the same passion I have to elevate service in the country.

A Throb of Knowledge has been a hodgepodge of topics and was more of a placeholder for posts that don’t fit in any of my blogs. Originally called Knowledge Pulse, it was supposed to be focused on things I learn and discuss my new and shiny toy discoveries.

Philippine Webinars was born out of the need to connect it to my business. The world of webinars specifically for the local market.

One would think it would end there but I’ve just started a new one called Social Games Broadcast, a video blog site that showcases social games from different developers. I’m currently in the midst of adding more content but I’m seeing a lot of traffic already. This was born out of my experience from my current writing career within the gaming industry.

With so many blogs, managing my business, and planning to launch other projects (yes, there are more but not blogs), I am only one person. I’ve been branded as a “super woman” but we all know that super heroes need help from friends too. If you’d like to join in the fun, you know where to find me.

I’m listing quick start guides from major games that I’ve written for Gamezebo. There were some changes and a need to do a huge walkthrough for these games so the writer was credited and my quick guide was merged. Unfortunately, their site can’t place two writers in a post so my name got lost in the process. To get credited, I’m including the links of those that I’ve originally written.

Keep on playing!

MY EMPIRE

Your Empire’s Interface
Hire a Tax Collector
Build Houses
Construct Happiness Buildings
Visiting Neighbors
Organizing and Expanding your Empire

HELLO CITY

Duties of a Hello City Mayor
Constructing Houses
Adding Business Establishments
Collecting Coins
Removing Roadblocks
Free Facebook Credits

FRONTIERVILLE

Live your Adventure
Customize your Avatar
Tame the Wilderness
Defend your Land
Farm and Ranch Management
Fulfill Quests
Today’s Weather

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming profile, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

Edgardo Dangoy, Jennifer Silverman, Louella Paranal, Bryan Danta, Gladys Hernando, Mike Collins and Richard Cruz. These individuals were inspired by Seth Godin’s book and they all have the fire in them to move ahead with their passions.

One is passionate about parenting and would like to share how to raise kids. Another would like to bring baseball in the forefront and sees the talent in Filipinos within the sport. There is a writer who works in one of the leading television networks, whose passion is to deliver better programming and focus on the intellects, away from the usual “brainless” shows that you see everyday in Philippine television. One linchpin is a true fan of Seth Godin (he has read all his books) and is passionate about internet marketing and has shared his expertise to 25 (and counting) Filipinos within his company. A couple of young and driven individuals are still finding their way to being one and has yet to find their true passion in life.

The group is small but it has big dreams. I don’t even expect it to grow (yet) because being a Linchpin is difficult. The lizard brain is very powerful and it takes time for anyone to master the art of seducing it. But, I know in my gut that things will “ship” very soon.

If you want to know more about how to become a Linchpin, below is a great video summary of the book. Better yet, get the book (or borrow from a friend) and I guarantee it’s worth every peso.

Still not convinced or you need more information? Here is an on-demand webinar where Seth Godin was interviewed about being a Linchpin.

Join us! We need YOU! The Linchpin Philippines Facebook page is now up and we look forward to meeting more Linchpins.

BABY TOWN

Game Preview
First impressions on what the game is all about.

BAKING LIFE

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Baking Life.

Game Tips

How to Earn Coins from Neighbors
Expanding your Bakery

CHOCOLATIER: SWEET SOCIETY

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Chocolatier: Sweet Society.

Game Tip

Earn a Bonus: Know what Customers Want

HELLO CITY

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Hello City.

Game Tips

How to Play the Hello Game
Upgrading Hello City Buildings

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming persona, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

All guides and tips were published in Gamezebo.

CAFE LIFE

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Cafe Life.

Game Tip

Gift Giving Earns you More Cafe Life Coins

MIRACLE GARDEN

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Miracle Garden.

Game Tips

Crossbreeding to Increase Variety of Plants
Stamina: How it is Used and How to Get More

MILLIONAIRE CITY

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Millionaire City.

Game Tips

Earning from Decorations and Commercial Buildings
Organizing your City for Maximum Profitability

MY CASINO

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play My Casino.

Game Tips

Roulette: How to Play and Win
The Black Jack Table: How to Play and Win

Next games in the pipeline: Chocolatier Sweet Society, Baking Life, Baby Town, Hello City, Frontierville, Bola, Age of Champions

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming persona, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

All guides and tips were published in Gamezebo.

FANTASY KINGDOMS

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Fantasy Kingdoms.

Game Tips

How to Earn Mana, Experience Points and Kingdom Cash
Tips on Organizing your Kingdom

MY EMPIRE

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play My Empire.

Game Tips

Building Wonders in My Empire for Happiness and Fame
How Research and Upgrading can Benefit your Empire

WILD PARADISE

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Wild Paradise.

Game Tips

Breeding Wild Paradise Animals
How to Earn Coins as a Ranger in your Park

TREETOPIA

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Treetopia.

Game Tips

How to Collect and Endless Supply of Resources
Tips to Gain More Experience Points and Level Up
Mage, Warrior, Shielder and Healer: Quests Support

Next games in the pipeline: Cafe Life, Miracle Garden, Millionaire City, My Casino, Chocolatier: Sweet Society and Baking Life.
Games currently being played: Baby Town, Bola and Age of Champions

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming persona, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

All guides and tips were published in Gamezebo.

NIGHTCLUB CITY

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Nightclub City.

Game Tips

Work on Getting your Celebrity to be a Regular
Booking Celebrities to Increase Popularity

BACKYARD MONSTERS

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Backyard Monsters.

Game Tips

Different Types of Protection Modes
Maximize Resource Gathering by Banking in Time

JUNGLE LIFE

The Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Jungle Life.

Game Tips

How to Earn Coins and Points in Jungle Life
Increase Animal Population through Mating

Next games in the pipeline: Fantasy Kingdoms, My Empire, Wild Paradise, Treetopia, Cafe Life, Miracle Garden, Millionaire City, My Casino, Chocolatier: Sweet Society and Baking Life.

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming persona, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

All guides and tips were published in Gamezebo.

My first week involved three games, Mall World, Ranch Town and Birdland. Here is a list of links for you to check out to know more about these  games.

MALL WORLD
Mall World Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Mall World.

Several Ways to Earn Money and Increase Cash Flow
How to Maximize the Use of your Look Book
Earn More Profit from Buying the Right Collection

RANCH TOWN
Ranch Town Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Ranch Town.

What Multi-Purpose Machines Produce
How Neighbors and Gifting Help you Earn Coins

BIRDLAND
Birdland Guide
A quick start guide that will provide you with tips to play Birdland.

Tips on Playing Birdland’s Kitchen Game
What Activities Earn Coins in Birdland
How to Level Up Faster in Birdland

If you are interested in adding me as a neighbor in any of these games, you can add my gaming persona, Petal Mayer. I had to separate it from my personal account so that I can publish all game events to experience all aspects of the game.  If you are a game developer or publication that publishes articles on social games, I am also available to accept more writing assignments.

All guides and tips were published in Gamezebo.

Expect a showcase of the hottest technologies and latest innovations on mobile broadcasting, digital signage, 3D, audio technology, 4G, navigation based services, cloud computing, satellite communications, mobile TV, wireless technologies and much more!

Both conferences is filled with programs that encompasses the whole spectrum of the business.  From learning about the technology behind the solution down to marketing and ROI, it is indeed a cradle to grave model. Here is a sneak peek of what topics are to be discussed:

• WIMAX and the Demand for Broadband
• 4G Migration: The Value Proposition
• Next Generation Broadband Access: A Gateway to a Smart Economy
• Cloud Computing – Driving Agile IT
• How to Make Green Power for Telecom a Key to Business Success
• Content Discovery For The New Media – 5 Challenges Ahead
• The Challenges and Advantages of Hybrid Broadcast/Broadband Delivery
• Going live with 3D Television
• Social Networking consumption: An impact to the traditional broadcasters?
• Transition of Personalized Media to Social Media – How Can You Safely Give Up Control of Content to the New Generation of Content “Providers”?

For more details and updates on both events, their event sites are available for you to check out and register.