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Microsoft PowerPoint remains the unrivaled software for making business presentations. There are tons of more powerful software available, but PowerPoint’s ease of use clearly sets it apart as the choice for busy executives, managers and other honchos who don’t have the time to learn more flashy programs (oops, did I make a hint there, he he).

However, the problem with many users doesn’t root so much from lack of knowledge in using the program, but with how they create their presentations. So, without further ado, here are some useful hints when it comes to organizing your business presentation.
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A lot of people are asking if there are users out there who uploads quality DVD movie rips through torrent. Some people also asks if there are other users besides aXXo who has a good reputation as well. So here is my personal selection of the top 5 best movie torrent uploaders. My basis for this selection is their reputation in uploading quality DVD rips and popularity.

1. aXXo - There’s no doubt, he’s the best and most popular torrent uploader. He had this reputation of uploading only quality DVD releases averaging 700MB per movie file. Lately, aXXo had been uploading a lot of “trilogy” and “box sets” torrents which is excellent for those movie collectors out there. He names his files properly indicating the year the movie was released and the type of audio encoding used.
2. FXG - For me, this uploader is very comparable to aXXo. He became very popular just lately but he’s already been uploading for quite some time. He also limits his movie files up to 700MB in average.
3. FxM - This uploader is not as popular as aXXo and FXG but he also has a good reputation. He also maintains an average of 700MB per movie file. The good thing about this user is that most of his movies have subtitles (.SRT files) included.
4. KLAXXON - When aXXo was gone for a few months, this user appeared. Some people thought he was aXXo because he uploaded quality DVD rips as well. But he’s definitely not aXXo because of the way he names his files. A lot of people were furious about this user for including the keyword “axxo” between his name. So whenever you’d search for “axxo”, the user “klaxxon” would also appear. Many people hated this strategy but indeed a smart move to get noticed.  KLAXXON doesn’t maintain a 700MB file average because some files are about 1.2GB in size. But if you’re looking for more movie collections, check out this user. What I don’t like about this user is that he doesn’t indicate the year the movie was released.
5. NikonXp -This user, like the previous uploaders, has a good reputation. Unfortunately he’s not so popular that he loses some seeds for his torrents. He uploads quality DVD rips, BUT he also uploads regional (R5) releases. So if you can’t wait for the real DVD releases to be ripped, you can check this guy’s R5 releases. He also has a good collection of movies with subtitles (.SUB) on some.

Always run at high speed. Running at high speed makes others think that you’re a racer and a darn good rider. This is best done when you’re in town where there are lots of vehicles and pedestrians. Anyway, you’re such a good driver you can quickly avoid all the vehicles and pedestrians in case they suddenly cross.

Get rid of your side mirrors. Why would you need side mirrors when you can just turn your head left and right for a shoulder check all the time? Aerodynamically, side mirrors add drag to your speed performance. Remember that whenever you do a shoulder check, you loose visual at the road ahead of you for a while. But who cares about safety, as long as your bike looks cool right?

Use your horn, not brakes. If another vehicle or a person is about to cross your path, blow your horn like hell, and don’t slow down. This is an opportunity for you to let other people hear your newly installed horn. Beep Beep!!!! If you use the brakes, you’re a whimp!

Replace your exhaust with a loud and noisy one. If you have a loud noisy exhaust, you won’t have to use your horn. People would be so annoyed, they will surely notice you when you’re coming. Having this in mind, you can always run through intersections without slowing down.

NOTE: Having other people notice you would make you feel better… especially if you have S.A.D. (Severe Attention Deficiency)

Replace tail light with a different bright colored one. Having the old red tail light is lame. All vehicles have red tail lights, so why not be different? Why not replace them with a light blue one with intense color for example? Or why not a bright yellow color similar to your headlight? This would surely confuse other drivers whether you’re moving along or moving towards them.

Remove headlight. Heaving your headlight especially at night is a terrible idea. Those vehicles running towards you would easily notice you if you have your lights on. Remove the headlight and run like a stealth rider. Vehicles passing towards you wouldn’t see you right away therefore having 80% chance of collision.

Get between vehicles while moving. Getting between is one way to show how good you are at driving. Don’t think that those vehicles might squeeze you, you got that noisy exhaust pipe right? They’d surely hit the brakes before they might squash you. That’s because they are whimps, and you’re not!

Don’t wear a helmet. Helmets could ruin your hair style, especially if you have a styling gel on. Besides, chicks won’t see who’s driving that modified ultra-annoying motorcycle of yours.

According to GMA News, their very own Dyesebel lead star Marian Rivera was crowned as FHM’s Sexiest Woman for 2008 last July 17 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. They said that based on the article posted by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Marian massively had a total of 316,135 votes against Angel Locsin’s 121,388. Hmmm… Strange… Why would GMA compare the results to Angel instead of Katrina Halili? (insecured?) Anyway Katrina had 123,239 votes to secure the No.2 spot and Angel wound up third.