Use the internet to send FREE TEXT to anywhere in the world.

When I began travelling the world in 2008, it has been a constant struggle for me keep my
communication cost at a lower budget. Sure, the internet has given ways for us to communicate to other people in a cost effective way. But there are times when the person you wanted to communicate with does not have access to the internet.. or does not know how to use the internet for some reason.  So what do they have access to? Mobile phones. Practically everyone in the world has a mobile phone. So if you wanted to send a message instantly to someone, you can send then an SMS or a Text message. Now, international rates are actually not cost effective.. and that means you also have to have a local sim card or number from wherever u are to send a text message.

Donate: A little goes a long way. Help save & rebuild Nepal!!!

Nepal is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places I've been. As a Filipino, I was mistaken as one of the locals there. We pretty much look like one of them. That is why people were intrigued of me and I made so many friends there. Nepalese are generally friendly people and their country is a milking pot of Hinduism, Buddhism and a lot of other ancient religions you could think of. Their life is centered by their religion. When you walk in Kathmandu alone, you will never finish 100 yards and you'll see another altar, temple or a place of worship dedicated to their religion. I fell in-love with the vibe of Kathmandu. Old structures and seemingly old ways of living of the people stirred by a dash of modernism. I just loved how it all comes in one place. At the balcony of my hotel room, I wondered what will happen if an earthquake struck this place? That was just a thought that came to my mind while looking at the old structures and buildings surrounding me.

Two months after leaving Kathmandu and it's old world beauty, at exactly the 25th of April this year, it was struck by some 7.9 magnitude earthquake. The first picture that I stumbled upon on facebook was actually the 5 storey building of one of the hotels I stayed when I was there.  I had goosebumps. I knew a lot of people there. Most of them became my friends. I was devastated. I could have been there during that moment. I planned to stay longer than I was suppose to be, but for some reasons, something changed my mind.

Please help save & rebuild Nepal

Here are some of the simple ways you can do to donate :

*For GLOBE subscribers in the Philippines please text 

DONATE NEPAL5 and send 4438

Note: It will then promt you to register your name/ details and will ask you to resend your first text to confirm your donation. It is 5 pesos and your text will be charged 1 peso.

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For people outside the Philippines

*Nepal Children Emergency Relief Fund - Save the children is working to protect vulnerable children and provide relief to families in Nepal. You can donate online directly to support this cause by clicking the here.

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*The World Food Programme is also responding, providing food to those in need. You can help efforts by donating online here.

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*UNICEF is working with the government and other partners to meet children’s immediate needs in water and sanitation, protection, health and nutrition. You can help by donating online here.

Pray for Nepal and the victims of this devastating event. But most of all send your help and donations to the correct agencies and foundations.

(CNN) — A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal with devastating force Saturday, killing more than 1,400 people. As the rescue and recovery efforts get underway, many charities and NGOs are sending teams, essential aid and medical assistance. Here are some of the organizations that you can assist.

Watch these thrilling clips of the earthquake and checkout the links below where you can send donations "SAFELY" for Nepal earthquake victims.

A BBC team in Kathmandu films as an aftershock hits http://bbc.in/1OTTOAi #EarthquakeAgain #NepalEarthquake
Posted by BBC News on Sunday, April 26, 2015

CCTV cameras capture powerful earthquake
Earthquake's Severity Captured In CCTV Footage
Posted by The Logical Indian on Saturday, April 25, 2015

The Nepal Red Cross Society is the epicenter of the relief efforts and is a direct way to help the people of Nepal. Here is its online donation link; please note that their website connectivity is on and off, so you might not be able to get through.

AmeriCares has sent its response team to the impact zone and relief workers are preparing shipments of medical aid and relief supplies for survivors. You can help by donating online to their disaster relief fund.

CARE is on the ground and preparing to provide temporary shelter, ready-to-eat meals and water purification and latrine construction. You can learn more about their relief plans here or go directly to their donation page to help.

For residents of America: Global Giving has created a Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund to immediately help both local Nepalese nonprofits and international aid organizations. Supporters can donate online or text GIVE NEPAL to 80088 to donate $10.

Handicap International has been in Nepal since 2000 and the 47-person team is safe. They are providing wheelchairs and assistance to the local hospitals which they report are overwhelmed. You can go online to directly support their Nepal Earthquake Response.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is preparing an emergency response operation and is prepping resources from its hubs in New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The federation is releasing funds from its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to support the initial emergency response, and you can further support their efforts by donating here.

For residents of America: International Medical Corps is on the ground coordinating their response and sending additional staff and resources to support relief efforts. You can support the Nepal Earthquake Response online, or by texting MED to 80888 to give $10.

MercyCorps has launched the Nepal Earthquake Response fund to help provide food, water and temporary shelter in the aftermath of this disaster.

Oxfam International is working to help provide clean water, sanitation and emergency food for those affected by this disaster. Donate via Oxfam America here. You can also donate through Oxfam Great Britain here.

Save the Children is working to protect vulnerable children and provide relief to families. You can donate online to directly support the Nepal Children’s Emergency Relief Fund.

UNICEF is working with the government and other partners to meet children’s immediate needs in water and sanitation, protection, health and nutrition. You can help by donating online.

The World Food Programme is also responding, providing food to those in need. You can help efforts by donating online here.

Source: FOX 6 NOW 

Ellen Degeneres called a fan and was surprised in the process.. watch this very funny video. #goodvibes

She called a fan named Gladys to thank her for her ideas on the show.. but little did Ellen know about what she's getting herself into. She just declared this as her "best moment" on the show. Watch the video below to know what I am talking about. #GoodVibes