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2010-03-03T08:19:00.001+08:00

Halloween Doughnuts

2009-10-20T08:25:00.002+08:00

Sink your teeth on Krispy Kreme's limited edition Halloween doughnuts – Krispy Skremes.

Starting from October 15 until the 31st, enjoy the hair-raising doughnut delights in six deliciously different designs: The Skull, The Alien, The Spiderweb, Halloween Sprinkles and The Crazy Pumpkin.

And on October 31, the first 100 kids to come in their favorite costumes at Krispy Kreme stores will get a goodie bag!

medical afflictions in the cartoon world

2009-10-08T08:45:00.001+08:00

from http://philippinenurse.blogspot.com/

2009-09-15T12:48:00.001+08:00

"I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. I dream that the word 'cure' will no longer be followed by the words 'is impossible.'" Patrick Swayze

2009-09-15T09:20:00.001+08:00

http://ping.fm/C9PMf

2009 UAAP CHEER DANCE COMPETITION

2009-09-14T14:23:00.004+08:00

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Pep Squad bagged the 2009 UAAP Samsung Cheerdance Competition on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Ateneo de Manila University’s Blue Babble Battalion came in second while defending back-to-back champion the University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad settled for third. The scores of the squads were 86.1%, 83.4%, and 83.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, who has eight championships ended up outside the top three.

SERENA WILLIAMS

2009-09-14T14:16:00.003+08:00

Serena Williams, US Open 2009

Williams was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the U.S. Open. This is the maximum amount a Grand Slam tournament can levy against a player. Williams also earned another $500 fine for "racket abuse". The Open has not yet decided whether the entire outburst merits further penalties, such as a suspension

2009-09-12T16:55:00.001+08:00

Tropical depression named "nando" 3rd tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in September. Another rainy weekend! :(

9-9-9

2009-09-11T14:11:00.004+08:00

They say September 9, 2009 is a lucky day

Numerologists see the number 9 as the number of life. It can be seen as both a signifier of endings and beginnings. But more important, it's the number of humanity, of coming together and helping one's fellow man.

If you gave birth on on that day, the child will be born with a special gift. He or she will have a direct link to the mysteries of God and life. He or she has potential to be a world leader.

Couples planning to marry hope that 9.9.9 is their lucky day. But, if you really love somebody, it doesn't matter which day you choose to marry.

So for all here's wishing you: “Whatever you think will be successful”, “Good Future”, “Good Dreams become True”.

the ex future first lady jokes

2009-09-11T11:29:00.004+08:00

I got this email from a friend...i wonder if this is the start of jokes on the subject...when Erap was President, there were a lot of Erap jokes, same as with GMA...now this....

Top 10 Messages Left on Korina Sanchez’ Answering Machine

No. 10:
Hello ‘nak, si Nanay Cristy Fermin mo ‘to. Isaisip mo sa tuwina, ang Poong Maykapal ay hindi nagbibigay ng pagsubok na hindi kakayanin ng Kanyang nilalang. Malalampasan mo ‘yan ‘nak. Teka lang, ‘nak, ‘yong pangako mong sobre, ‘di ko pa natatanggap.

No. 9
Hi Korina, sa ABS-CBN newsroom ‘to. We’re all here! Guys, altogether now. One… two… three! Ang saya-saya!

No. 8
Hello Korina, Cynthia Villar here. I don’t expect you to believe me but… ramdam kita. Andun ka na eh! Todo-effort ka na eh! Nag-leave ka pa nga ‘di ba? ‘Tapos, biglang uurong?! Ang sakiiiiiiit! Ang sakit-sakit! Tisyu! Penge akong tisyu!

No. 7
Hi Ma’am, si Abby po ito, secretary ni Dr. Palayan. Gusto pong malaman ni Doc kung gagamitin n’yo pa ang luma n’yong pisngi. Naiwan n’yo raw kasi sa clinic last week.

No. 6
Korina, this is Mel. Yup, Mel Tiangco. Wala lang.

No. 5
Hi Korina, si Sharon ‘to. What you said about Kiko was hurtful. You were never his partner. You are not his wife! Kaya ‘di mo siya nirerespeto. Madrasta ka lang! Madrasta!

No. 4
Hi friendsheeeeeep, this is Kris. Alam mo, I heard your interview sa radio last week and in fairness to you huh, may potential ka sa drama. Promise! Sabi ko nga kay Ms Charo, i-guest ka sa MMK eh. O sige, need to go. Nangungulet na si Josh eh. Humihingi ba naman ng one gallon of ice cream. Gosh, he’s consumed two gallons already ‘noh. Ahah-ahah-ahah! Bye sis! And give my regards to Vice President Mar.

No. 3
Korina, it’s Conrad De Quiros of Inquirer. I just realized, I might have erred in saying that Mar was power hungry. He’s not. But you are!

No. 2
Hon, alam kong nandiyan ka. Alam kong nakikinig ka. Sagutin mo naman ang tawag ko oh. Bakit ba ayaw mo ‘kong kausapin? Ilang beses na ‘kong nag-sorry sa naging decision ko ‘di ba? ‘Tsaka sabi mo sa press, okay lang sa ‘yo ang nangyari. Hon, hello? Hon? Tang-ina hon, ‘pag ako napikon si Noynoy ang papakasalan ko.

And the No. 1 message left on Korina Sanchez’ answering machine…

Hello Korina! Apologies for what happened last week at Club Filipino. Nagmamadali kasi ako kaya nabundol kita. Siyanga pala, si Karma ‘to.

Light Bites: First Ladies
Imelda Marcos: Imeldific
Cynthia Villar : Cynthetic
Korina Sanchez: Cosmetic

Enjoy your long weekend!

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

2009-09-11T10:53:00.002+08:00

Today September 11, 2009
weather (24°C to 30°C)
At 2 a.m. Friday, a low-pressure area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 730 km east of Visayas while a monsoon trough is across Central and Southern Luzon.

First there was typhoon 'labuyo', next there was typhoon 'maring', and now another low pressure to pour more rains into the country all in a matter of 2 weeks....

2009-09-11T08:23:00.001+08:00

Each new day is an offering of Love, a gift only God can deliver and the way we use each shining hour is our gift of thanks to the Giver.

Go Nutty Over Krispy Kreme

2009-09-09T09:03:00.003+08:00

Every bite of the newest Krispy Kreme Snickers doughnut will surely drive you nuts! Made with the delicious peanut butter nougat chocolate bar topped on the signature Krispy Kreme doughnut, this latest offering will send every Krispy Kreme fan giddy into sugary highs.

They don’t call it doughNut for nothing!

RACE TO RAISE HOPE FOR CANCER

2009-09-04T17:05:00.002+08:00

Million $$ questions...

2009-08-26T12:08:00.003+08:00

This is so funny!!

Q: Why are condoms transparent?
A: So that sperms can at least enjoy the scene even if their entry is Restricted!

Signboard outside a prostitute's house:
Married MEN not allowed. We serve the needy, not the greedy...

New AIDS awareness slogan:
Try different positions with the same woman instead of same position with different women.

Why is $ex like shaving?
Well, because no matter how well you do it today... tomorrow you'll have to do it again...

Q: What will happen if earth rotates 30 times faster?
A: Men will get their salary everyday and women will bleed to death.

Q: Why do 90% gals have left boob bigger than right?
A: Bcoz 90% boys are right handed.

Q: What is the difference between an UNDERWEAR & a STAGE CURTAIN?
A: When you pull down the STAGE CURTAIN, the show is over, but when you pull down the UNDERWEAR..... it is SHOWTIME!

Q: What is the similarity between a wife and a chewing gum?
A: Both are sweet in the beginning but become tasteless and shapeless later

Advantages of having an affair with a married women.
They give like hell.
They do not yell.
They do not tell.
They do not swell and there is no wedding bell!

My dad told me that if Adam and Eve were Chinese, we would be still in Paradise . Why? Because they would have eaten the snake instead of the bloody apple!

Calories Burned During Sex

2009-08-21T11:15:00.002+08:00

Haha I don't know if this is true, but someone posted this on plurk and we had a grand time dissecting it.

Calories Burned During Sex

The Act of Insertion
If the man is ready (same vice-versa) 1/4 calories
If the woman is not (same vice-versa) 274 calories

Satisfying Partner (organ size)
Most experts agree that size means nothing. Shape is what counts, and the man with a shaped organ can write his own ticket. In those rare instances where a man has a genuinely small member, he may have to compensate by working slightly harder, but this is good for weight loss. A man with a really large organ, while he might not have to work as hard once inside, may exhaust himself just trying to convince his partner to let him put it inside.
Normal size 22 calories
Oversize 15 calories
Tremendous 8 calories
Teensy-weensy 163 calories

Positions
Man on top, woman on bottom (facing each other) 20 calories
Woman on top, man on bottom
(Many women find that in addition to its inherent sexual possibilities, this position affords a better view of the clock.) 25 calories
From the rear (Mysterious variation) 40 1/2 calories
Standing: Both partners of equal height 18 calories
Standing: Woman 1 foot taller than a man 90 calories
While in traction
(very useful during ski season) 124 calories

Locations
On a bar stool 20 calories
Rear of a Honda Civic 38 calories
In a phone booth, standing 14 calories
In a phone booth, lying down 274 calories
On an airliner, aisle seat 24 calories
On an airliner, middle seat 42 calories
On an airliner, window seat 30 calories
On an airliner, in the lavatory 100 calories

Possible Side Effects of Intercourse
Bouncing 7 calories
Sliding around 9 calories
Serious Skidding 12 calories
Full cartwheel 20 calories
Whiplash 27 calories
Knee burn 6 calories
Chafed elbows 5 calories
Chafed nose 11 calories

Sex Related Noises
Short gasps (per gasp) 3 calories
Wheezing 5 calories
Squeals 4 calories
Ecstatic moaning 11 calories
Low growling 8 calories
Squishing 10 calories
Shouting 16 calories
Screaming 18 calories
Urgent begging 22 calories
Any short speech giving partner directions
("Please don't stop," "Faster," "Just a little more" are common examples.) 25 calories

Approaching Orgasm
Letting go 5.5 calories
Controlling yourself 79 calories
Digging nails into your partner's back 11 calories
Trembling 15 calories
Shaking 20 calories
Shuddering 25 calories
Trying to keep eyes open 33 calories

Orgasm
Real 27 calories
Faked 160 calories

Orgasmic Intensity Scale
Expression didn't change 1/2 calorie
Face turned purple 15 calories
Orchestra swelled 6 calories
Magical explosions 10 calories
Blazing Sheets 25 calories
Earth moved 30 calories
Vesuvius erupted 47 calories
You began moaning in Latin 60 calories

Pulling Out
After orgasm 1/4 calorie
A few moments before orgasm 500 calories

Multiple Orgasms
For women:
2 14 calories
5 30 calories
8 47 calories
(Depending on greed her rate of recovery a woman can enjoy around 8 orgasms within an hour period without losing consciousness or disarranging her hair. As the number increases, however, she may begin to experience a form of "reduced sanity" that will temporarily interfere with her ability to cook, worship ,and ride a Moped.)
For Men:
2 21 calories
3 39 calories
4 57 calories
(For a man, its a different situation, perhaps due to physiological and biological reasons. Many men can enjoy up to 4 orgasms in an hour with little discomfort except for the slight ringing in the ears. With few exceptions, however, a man who tries to achieve more than 10 orgasms within that same period is flirting with irreversible brain damage.)

Special Orgasms
Clitoral. 15 calories
Vaginal 21 calories
Penile 21 calories
Scrotile 15 calories
Rectal 25 calories
Oral
(can also occur during an especially good meal)
30 calories

Premature Ejaculation*
During insertion 2 calories
During intercourse
(Approximately. 2 sec's or 3 thrusts after insertion, whichever comes first.) 5 calories
During foreplay 3 calories
Immature ejaculation
(Similar to premature ejaculation except male acts childish and throws a tantrum.) 4 calories

Consequences of Premature Ejaculation
Even if you have a good heart, it takes much understanding not to feel like a victim when your partner climaxes after 3 sec's of intensive sex, especially if he immediately sits up to watch the football on tv.
For Women
Frustration 8 calories
Anger 15 calories
Violent mood swing 20 calories
Surpressing rage 25 calories
Not surpressing anger
(In extreme cases, this can include cursing, nose tweaks, and gently massaging partner's head with a tire iron.) 65 calories
For Men:
Cursing 10 calories
Apologising 3 calories
Snivelling 5 calories
Pleading for mercy 8 calories
Begging for another chance
(Note how unfair: Men never seem to mind if a woman has an orgasm after 3 seconds of sex.) 15 calories

Possible Side Effects of Good Sex
The first indication that sex was a positive experience will be a buzzing in the pelvic area and a clear complexion. You might also feel pleasantly light, as though you were dozing in a vat of cream cheese. If sex was really terrific, you feel dangerously drained, as though your body had been connected to a large milking machine for several days. Additional reactions include:
Swooning 6 calories
Palpitations 10 calories
Shortness of breath 5 calories
Perspiring 8 calories

Possible Side Effects of Bad Sex
A less-than-sunny desposition 1 calorie

Recovering
Un-entwining 3 calories
Regaining motor control of pevis
(After especially tiring sex, you may feel numb from below the waist to the opposite wall. The result will be an inability to walk [put one foot in front of the other], which will seriously impair your chances of going to the bathroom or getting some juice.) 7 calories
Standing up 9 calories
Getting some juice 11 calories

Rolling Over and Going to Sleep
After intercourse
(Classic behavior for shiftiness men who believe they've done their job and are now entilted to a rest. This "rest" may include snoring.)
18 calories
During intercourse
(Women find this to be a subtle, yet direct way of suggesting dissatisfaction.) 32 calories
During foreplay
(Indicates either an advance case of fatigue or a serious lack of interest.) 12 calories
Avoiding the wet spot 80 calories

Trying Again
If the woman is ready 5 calories
If the man is not 156 calories

Dreaming
Regular dream 2 calories
Wet Dream
Add 5 calories if it occurs while in bed with your partner;
Add 20 calories if your partner notices 16 calories
Wet Trance
(Usually occurs in the presence of a sensual hypnotist.)
20 calories

Group Sex
Introducing yourself 3 calories
Overcoming shyness 8 calories
Swapping partners, willingly 4 calories
Swapping partners, unwillingly 62 calories
Jealousy
(Partner having more fun than you are) 16 calories
Mixed doubles 26 calories
Being nice to everyone 100 calories
Anger
(You suddenly realize that you're wanted for you body and not your mind. Difficult to cope with, especially if you have a Ph.D.)10 calories
Finding your clothes 5 calories

Masturbation
For pleasure only 6 calories
For exercise, too 10 calories
For relief from tension 12 calories
To pass the time 7 calories
To avoid overeating 16 calories
To get in touch with inner self 10 calories
To get in touch with outter self 10.5 calories
To avoid insanity 24 calories
To avoid spending money on a date
(In addition to being a viable alternative to television, shopping, and binges, masturbation is a quick and inexpensive way to get warm.)
9 calories
Using your hand(s) 11 calories
Using your finger(s) 9 calories
Using tweezers 2 calories
Using an inflatable doll 24 calories
Using Any fruit or vegetable
(Except watermelon or a sprig of parsley) 19 calories
Using a vibrator, hand-operated 12 calories
Using a vibrator, windup 9 calories
Using a vibrator, electric 5 calories
Using anything not mentioned here 50 calories
In a pornographic movie theater - purchasing the ticket
2.5 calories
In a pornographic movie theater - finding isolated seat
78 calories
In a pornographic movie theater - adjusting raincoat
3 calories

Typical Sex-Related Fears
Partner hates me for what I did 4 calories
Partner hates me for what I didn't do 8 calories
Forgetting the instructions in the sex manual 10 calories
Climaxing too soon 5 calories
Climaxing too late 6 calories
Not climaxing 20 calories
Partner thinks of me as a sex object 9 calories
Partner doesn't think of me as a sex object 47 calories
Partner will neglect to adminster last rites should I not recover from orgasm 88 calories

Personal Fears
Gigantic cellulite that shake and ripple during orgasm 6 calories
Stretch marks that look like a plowed field 8 calories
Penis envy 72 calories
Body odor of a disgruntled yak 25 calories

Getting Caught
By partner's spouse 60 calories
By your spouse 60.5 calories
Trying to explain 165 calories
Stuttering 28 calories
Throwing up
(Calorie counts here are flexible, depending on type of spouse-whether understanding and open-minded, or narrow-minded and armed) 40 calories

Almost Getting Caught
Trying to remain calm 100 calories
Fright (includes trembling) 66 calories
Leaping out of bed 25 calories
Getting dressed in one large motion 300 calories
Thanking partner quickly 2 calories
Jumping out of window
add 5 calories if window wasn't open 15 calories
Landing 1 calorie
Running very fast 50 calories

WHY ARROYO SEEKS AN OBAMA AUDIENCE

2009-08-21T11:08:00.003+08:00

From New Strait Times.........

WHY ARROYO SEEKS AN OBAMA AUDIENCE
W.SCOTT THOMPSON

2009/07/29

WHY is the 14th president of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo, going to Washington for a 30-minute meeting with the water-walking American president? The easy answer is that she's tried four times so far to meet him, to get some burnish off his shine, to help with her rock-bottom image back home.

She even all but broke into a prayer breakfast in Washington to which heads of state were not invited (other than the host president), in hopes of a meeting. She flew all the way from Dubai on hearing of the breakfast, got herself attached to a congressional delegation, and then didn't get even a minute with Barack Obama.

She reportedly chewed out the Philippine ambassador for not being camera-ready to show the folks back home how close she came.

Now, as an American I don't like to say it, but visits by or to an American president are always valuable back home. Bill Clinton, planning a visit to Africa and choosing Ghana as main stop, wouldn't commit to the visit until strongman Flt Lieut Jerry Rawlings had publicly committed to stepping down after the impending elections. Once there, Clinton put his fingers back in the fire to get another commitment. Rawlings did indeed step down.

Everyone in Manila is hoping that's the real reason why Obama is receiving Arroyo. She just refuses to commit to ending her term next June peaceably. Oddly, the American embassy thinks she won't make a fuss (something small like martial law, locking up all the opposition, for example) and they may know things that I don't. Or they are asleep on the job.

There's good reason for her to want to linger at the palace, where she also spent four teenage years during her reformist father's presidency. Believed to be the most corrupt president in Philippine history, according to popular polls, Arroyo knows she can be slapped with multiple criminal charges the minute she surrenders immunity.

And not just in Manila but elsewhere, like San Francisco, where she and her husband reportedly own properties, and injunctions can be laid against questions of laundered money.

Now what does Obama know about all this? The president might only get a 15-minute briefing from an assistant secretary in these circumstances, because the president already has a feel for Southeast Asia. But one thing he's sure to hear about is a CIA report alleging that her husband bagged a vast amount of money in the Middle East, intended for Filipino development, and promptly handed over half of it, for safekeeping, to his brother, a congressman.

He forgot that his sister-in-law is a Phil-Am Californian, where property is divided 50-50 in case of divorce. So what did the wife do? According to this report, she sued for divorce, leaving the "First Gentleman" with the choice of going after the money and thus revealing its source, or just writing it off. But that's just for starters.

Obama will know of the report of a highly regarded jurist, Phillip Alston, that the almost 1,000 "disappearances" of non-governmental organization workers and journalists ("extra-judicial executions" is the term he used) in the provinces didn't pass the straight-face test at the palace; that nothing like this could have happened without some blessing from on high.

"Soldiers don't go around killing civilians just for the hell of it," an elder statesman in Manila commented -- and he's a retired general at that. "They'd only do that if pushed from the top."

Obama, of course, is concerned with terrorism, and there's revolution still in the Muslim parts of Mindanao, with long arms reaching into al-Qaeda. And the Philippines is an important and long-time ally of the US. But to argue that this is why Obama is seeing Arroyo doesn't pass the straight-face test either. Not for a 30-minute meeting; not even a "working visit".

What's happened is that, in contrast with Indonesia where high-level prosecution of corruption is moving steadily forward along with the economy, the Philippines is being dragged lower and lower: its place on the world corruption index has fallen precipitously, there's an atmosphere of impunity at the top, and investors are running scared.

Last week, I briefed a group of European bankers, and the only thing they wanted to know was whether Arroyo would step down. They are correctly calculating that if she doesn't, all hell will break loose here, with the economy careening accordingly.

No president has ever had lower popularity ratings. But Arroyo is safe from impeachment by a compliant House of Representatives. Everyone's willing to let her sit out her term, if only because everyone is tired of "people power" in the streets.

But if she breaks ranks and declares martial law on some trumped-up reason (like the recent bombings, widely believed to have been planted to condition the population) or finds another way to trump the constitution, everyone will once again pour out into the streets -- and this time it will be bloody.

The writer is professor emeritus at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/17wash/Article/index_html

funky rain boots

2009-08-21T09:40:00.003+08:00

“Pluie” (ploo•wi) is French for “rain”, hence Plueys
They are made from durable natural rubber, are softly lined for comfort, and feature sturdy treaded soles. Plueys are perfect for dressing up or dressing down, for the backyard, at the beach, walking the dog and (of course) stomping in puddles. — www.plueys.com

Each pair of boots comes with not one, but two waterproof totes and a pair of knee socks—free! With the bag, you can take your Plueys with you anywhere. Whether you’re walking to your car, or catching a ride, you can protect your pants and feet (and shoes) from the rain in style.

Priced at P2299 per pair, Plueys target the A, B and upper C market. Em said their customers are mostly college students, young professionals and hip young moms.

“Plueys provide a balance of both function and fashion -- our boots do not only alleviate the hassle of traveling during the rain, but they also inspire the wearer to look forward to the rain," shared Em.

Em and Esel put up BrightCloud, Inc. to distribute Plueys in Manila.

So the next time, you wake up to the sound of rain, dress your best and slip into a pair of funky rain boots.

You may just learn to love this country’s fickle weather because now you can strut and splash through the rainy streets in style.

Let Plueys take you places!

I Got A Feeling

2009-08-20T07:56:00.005+08:00

The Black Eyed Peas have just made history on the Billboard charts. Their song "I Gotta Feeling," has been on top of the singles chart for eight straight weeks.

I Got A Feeling is the second single by the Black Eyed Peas from their fifth studio album, The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies).

Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling Lyrics

I gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good good night (x4)

Tonight’s the night night
Let’s live it up
I got my money
Let’s spend it up

Go out and smash it
like Oh My God
Jump off that sofa
Let’s get get OFF

I know that we’ll have a ball
if we get down
and go out
and just loose it all

I feel stressed out
I wanna let it go
Lets go way out spaced out
and loosing all control

Fill up my cup
Mazal tov
Look at her dancing
just take it off

Lets paint the town
We’ll shut it down
Let’s burn the roof
and then we’ll do it again

Lets Do it (x3)
and live it up

i gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good good night (x2)
www.musicloversgroup.com

Tonight’s the night
let’s live it up
I got my money
Lets spend it up

Go out and smash it
Like Oh My God
Jump off that sofa
Lets get get OFF

Fill up my cup (Drink)
Mazal Tov (L’chaim)
Look at her dancing (Move it Move it)
Just take it off

Lets paint the town
We’ll shut it down
Lets burn the roof
and then we’ll do it again

lets do it (x3)
let’s live it up

Here we come
here we go
we gotta rock

Easy come
easy go
now we on top

Feel the shot
body rock
Rock it don’t stop

Round and round
up and down
around the clock

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Saturday and Sunday

we keep keep keep keep on going
we know what we say
party everyday
party everyday

got a feeling
that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good night
that tonight’s gonna be a good good night

Song Information

Released June 16, 2009 (Radio release)
Recorded 2008
Genre Electropop, dance
Length 4:49 (Album & Video Version), 4:04 (Radio Mix)
Writers William Adams, Allen Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson, David Guetta
Producer David Guetta, will.i.am

freaky accident

2009-08-19T20:05:00.003+08:00

August 14, traffic was so great, I was getting antsy, the bus was hardly moving. I was thinking maybe there was some accident along EDSA. While passing by Cubao, I noticed a lot of people on the North bound lane of Edsa looking at the underpass. I was so curious I stood up and peered at the window...and what i was so hair raising...there was an SUV lying on top of a taxi cab. At first I thought that there was only 2 taxis and a bus involved....until I saw the picture on the newspaper...there was another taxi under the SUV....the speeding bus might have caused this five-vehicle smash-up.

May araw din kayo

2009-08-19T19:36:00.006+08:00

May araw din kayo
By Conrado de Quiros
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:04:00 08/17/2009

Tatagalugin ko na nang makuha n’yo. Kahit na lingwaheng kanto lang ang alam kong Tagalog.

Tutal Buwan ng Wika naman ang Agosto. Baka sakali ’yung paboritong wika ni Balagtas ay makatulong sa pag-unawa n’yo dahil mukhang ’yung paboritong wika ni Shakespeare ay lampas sa IQ n’yo. Kung sa bagay, ang pinakamahirap gisingin ay ’yung nagtutulug-tulugan. Ang pinakamahirap padinggin ay ’yung nagbibingi-bingihan . Ang pinakamahirap paintindihin ay ’yung nagmamaangmaangan. Bueno, mahirap din paintindihin ’yung likas na tanga. Pero bahala na.

Sabi mo, Cerge Remonde, alangan naman pakanin ng hotdog ang amo mo. Bakit alangan? Hindi naman vegetarian ’yon. At public service nga ’yon, makakatulong dagdagan ng cholesterol at salitre ang dugong dumadaloy papuntang puso n’ya. Kung meron man s’yang dugo, kung meron man s’yang puso.

Bakit alangan? Malamang di ka nagbabasa ng balita, o di lang talaga nagbabasa, kung hindi ay nalaman mo ’yung ginawa ni Barack Obama at Joe Biden nitong nakaraang Mayo. Galing silang White House patungong Virginia nang magtakam sila pareho ng hamburger. Pina detour nila ang motorcade at tumuloy sa unang hamburgerang nakita nila. Ito ang Ray’s Hell Burger, isang maliit at independienteng hamburger joint.

Tumungo ang dalawa sa counter at sila mismo ang nag-order, hindi mga aides. Nagbayad sila ng cash na galing sa sariling bulsa at kagaya ng ibang customers ay pumila para sa turno nila.

Ito ay presidente at bise presidente ng pinakamakapangyarih ang bansa sa buong mundo. Kung sa bagay, ’yung amo n’yo ay hindi naman talaga presidente. Di lang makita ang pagkakaiba ni Garci kay God kaya nasabing “God put me here.” Pekeng presidente, pekeng asal presidente.

Sabi mo, Anthony Golez, maliit lang ang P1 million dinner kumpara sa bilyon-bilyong pisong dinala ng amo mo sa bansa.

Ay kayo lang naman ang nagsasabing may inambag ang amo n’yo na bilyong-bilyong piso sa kaban ng bayan. Ni anino noon wala kaming nakita. Ang nakita lang namin ay yung bilyon-bilyong piso—o borjer, ayon nga sa inyong dating kakosa na si Benjamin Abalos—na inaswang ng amo n’yo sa kaban ng bayan. Executive privilege daw ang hindi n’ya sagutin ito. Kailan pa naging pribilehiyo ng isang opisyal ang di managot sa taumbayan? Kailan pa naging pribilehiyo ng isang opisyal ang magnakaw?

Maliit lang pala ang P1 million, ay bakit hindi n’yo na lang ibigay sa nagugutom? O doon sa mga sundalo sa Mindanao? Tama si Archbishop Oscar Cruz. Isipin n’yo kung gaano karaming botas man lang ang mabibili ng P1 million at karagdagang P750,000 na nilamon ng amo n’yo at mga taga bitbit ng kanyang maleta sa isa pang restawran sa New York.

Maliit lang pala ang P1 million (at P750,000), bakit hindi n’yo na lang ibigay doon sa pamilya ng mga sundalong namatay sa Mindanao? Magkano ’yung gusto n’yong ibigay sa bawat isa? P20,000? Sa halagang iyan 50 sundalo na ang maaabuluyan n’yo sa $20,000. Pasalu-saludo pa ’yang amo n’yo sa mga namatay na kala mo ay talagang may malasakit. Bumenta na ’yang dramang ’yan. At pasabi-sabi pa ng “Annihilate the Abus!” Di ba noon pa n’ya ’yan pinangako? Mahilig lang talagang mangako ’yang amo n’yo.

Bukod pa d’yan, saan ba nanggaling ’yung limpak-limpak na salapi ng mga kongresista na pinansisindi nila ng tabako? Di ba sa amin din? Tanong n’yo muna kung ayos lang na i-blowout namin ng wine at caviar ang amo n’yo habang kami ay nagdidildil ng asin—’yung magaspang na klase ha, ’di yung iodized. Ang tindi n’yo, mga p’re.

At ikaw naman, Romulo Macalintal, tapang ng apog mo. Maiisip mo tuloy na sundin na lang ang mungkahi ni Dick the Butcher sa “Henry VI” ni Shakespeare: “First thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Pa ethics-ethics ka pa, pasalamat ka di nasunog ang bibig mo sa pagbigkas ng katagang ’yon.

Marami mang sugapa rin sa aming mga taga media, di naman kasing sugapa n’yo. At di naman kami sineswelduhan ng taumbayan. Wala naman kaming problemang sumakay sa PAL at kailangan pang bumili ng P1.2 billion jet. Anong sabi n’yo, kailangan ng amo n’yo sa pabyahe-byahe? E sino naman ang may sabing magbabyahe s’ya? Ngayon pang paalis na s’ya—malinaw na ayaw n’yang umalis. Bakit hindi na lang s’ya bumili ng Matchbox na eroplano? Kasya naman s’ya ro’n.

Lalo kayong nagpupumiglas, lalo lang kayong lumulubog sa kumunoy. Di n’yo malulusutan ang bulilyasong ginawa n’yo. Para n’yo na ring inagaw ang isinusubong kanin ng isang batang nagugutom. Tama si Obama at Biden: Sa panahon ng recession, kung saan nakalugmok ang mga Amerikano sa hirap, dapat makiramay ang mga pinuno sa taumbayan, di nagpapakapariwara. Sa panahon ng kagutuman, na matagal nang kalagayan ng Pinoy, at lalo pang tumindi sa paghagupit ng Typhoon Gloria, dapat siguro uminom na lang kayo ng insecticide. Gawin n’yo ’yan at mapapawi kaagad ang kagutuman ng bayan.

Sa bandang huli, buti na rin lang at ginawa n’yo ’yung magpasasa sa P1 million dinner habang lupaypay ang bayan sa kagutuman—di lang sa kawalan ng pagkain kundi sa iba pang bagay—at pagdadalamhati sa yumaong Ina ng Bayan. Binigyan n’yo ng mukha ang katakawan. Katakawang walang kabusugan. Mukhang di nakita ng masa sa usaping NBN, mukhang di nakikita ng masa sa usaping SAL. Mukhang nakita lang ng masa dito sa ginawa n’yong ito. Sa pagpapabondat sa New York habang naghihinagpis ang bayan.

At buti na rin lang mayroon tayong sariling wika. Di sapat ang Inggles para iparamdam sa inyo ang suklam na nararamdaman namin sa inyo. Di sapat ang Inggles para ipakita sa inyo ang pagkamuhi na nararamdaman namin sa inyo. Di maarok ng Inggles ang lalim ng poot na nararamdaman namin sa inyo.

Isinusuka na kayo ng taumbayan, mahirap man sumuka ang gutom.
May araw din kayo.

tatakbo ka ba?

2009-08-18T07:34:00.001+08:00

"Eleksyon 2010 na... Tatakbo Ka Ba? -- A 5k and 10k Advocacy Run" on Sunday, August 30 at 5:30am.

Event: Eleksyon 2010 na... Tatakbo Ka Ba? -- A 5k and 10k Advocacy Run
"Hamon para sa Kaayusan ng Pilipinas"
What: Sporting Event
Host: Karen Lumbo
Start Time: Sunday, August 30 at 5:30am
End Time: Sunday, August 30 at 8:30am
Where: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Asian undersea cable disruption slows Internet access

2009-08-13T08:29:00.004+08:00

Internet connectivity slowed down yesterday to a crawl as undersea cable were affected by the recent earthquake in Japan. According to computerworld the Philippines is one the countries affected.

At about 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, local time, an alarm signaled a cable fault on Segment 7 of APCN2, which connects Hong Kong and Shantou, China. The disruption caused a temporary loss of service on the undersea link but all customers that use the cable were soon shifted to capacity on other cables, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The APCN2 cable is owned by a consortium of 26 telecom operators from 14 different countries. The cable links Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Korea and Japan.

chocolate kreme cakes

2009-08-13T08:07:00.001+08:00

America’s favorite doughnut, Krispy Kreme, teams up with the country’s well-loved cookie, Oreo, to satisfy your cravings for two of the most well-loved confections.

For its 72nd anniversary, Krispy Kreme joins with Oreo to bring the newest craze: the Oreo-made Chocolate Kreme Cakes. A moist choco cake covered with a rich chocolate glaze, topped with either a choice of vanilla or chocolate kreme then generously sprinkled with OREO cookies.

chinese painting

2009-08-06T20:21:00.008+08:00

A free workshop on chinese painting was sponsored by the Enterprise Center last June 24, 2009. We were made to do some paintings using chinese brush and the black chinese ink. The picture you see above is a painting of a bunch of chrysanthemum flowers. Nope it was not done by me, but by the teacher who was guiding us in our painting.

This second painting they say is much easier to do....but i find it hard to paint the leaves. The technique to painting bamboos per my teacher is that the stems below should be shorter and rounder, after every joint the diameter of the stems should be longer and leaner. Oh i got the stem part....its the leaves that is much harder to do.

The ink is too light I guess I put too much water.

Another painting by the teacher is the young bamboo, notice that the stem is smaller and the leaves are still standing. Older leaves tend to fall.

GMA....ooopssss...

2009-08-06T18:20:00.001+08:00

I was reading the Manila Bulletin newspaper when i noticed the name in the caption.....oopss..
wrong name.......

healing mass for tita cory

2009-07-23T12:49:00.006+08:00

A special healing mass will be said at The Enterprise Center for former President Cory Aquino who is suffering from colon cancer.

Krispy Kreme's 72nd birthday

2009-07-22T17:42:00.005+08:00

Celebrate Krispy Kreme's 72nd birthday by picking up the following treats for only Php72:

1. Original Glazed doughnut with medium Signature Coffee combo (choice of Smooth or Decaf), save Php24*

2. A refreshing glass of Orange You Glad or Very Berry Chiller, save Php33**

3. Purchase a dozen doughnuts and get each novelty items for only Php72***

A) An eco-friendly bag, save Php28

B) Gift tin can, save Php72

C) Kiddie Krispy Kreme Shirt, save Php213

Promo runs until August 30 only so be sure to pass by your nearest Krispy Kreme store to celebrate their 72nd birthday and make today special.

CEB slashes fares by 50% for T3 anniversary

2009-07-22T17:37:00.004+08:00

CEB slashes fares by 50% for T3 anniversary
Offers system-wide seat sale
We're celebrating the first anniversary of our operations in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (T3) on July 22, 2009 with a first-of-its-kind 50% off seat sale.

You can avail of the 50% discount on all domestic and international flights starting now until July 24, 2009. This is valid for travel from September 1 to November 30, 2009.

Fly CEB with the lowest fares, newest planes, most flights and destinations and a world class airport. Hurry, book now at www.cebupacificair.com.

2009-07-14T16:07:00.001+08:00

Fulfillment doesn’t merely mean achieving your highest dream in life but also living a life that has made the lives of others worth living.

desires

2009-05-27T08:59:00.002+08:00

Most of the things that we desire in life are expensive. But the truth is that the things that really satisfy us are absolutely free Love, Joy, Laughter and Friends...

2009-05-18T15:02:00.001+08:00

sculpture "Nude No. 2" by China's artist Mu Boyan http://bit.ly/H9p0

2009-05-18T14:09:00.001+08:00

Wheatgrass helps prevent blood disorder problems http://bit.ly/Fmfbu

2009-05-14T15:55:00.001+08:00

Never take sum1 for granted, hold every person close 2 your Heart 'coz u might wake up 1 day n realize dat u have lost a diamond while u were too busy collecting stones

2009-05-14T13:49:00.003+08:00

http://ping.fm/0S65G

2009-05-14T13:49:00.001+08:00

http://ping.fm/MknKM

2009-05-14T13:40:00.001+08:00

reminiscing......http://ping.fm/w9K1R

2009-05-14T10:27:00.001+08:00

When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things--not the great occasions--that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. - Bob Hope

2009-05-14T09:35:00.001+08:00

I see your face when I am dreaming
That's why I always wake up screaming (woot)

2009-05-14T09:29:00.001+08:00

My love you take my breath away...
What have you stepped in to smell this way! :-P

2009-05-12T08:32:00.001+08:00

Don't go the way life takes you. Take the life the way you go.

2009-05-11T18:30:00.001+08:00

paquio waves to fans along ayala ave http://bit.ly/nw0F

2009-05-11T14:04:00.001+08:00

i see dark clouds....probably pacman's entourage..(lol) what's gonna happen to his parade??

2009-05-11T10:01:00.002+08:00

This morning when I woke up,
And saw the sun above, I softly said,
"Good morning, Lord, Bless everyone I love"...

smile

2009-05-11T09:56:00.003+08:00

Each day you will meet someone who is tired, weary, and dreary.
Remember, you have the power of a smile. :) :D :)

Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-09T16:28:00.014+08:00

Advance Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and mothers to be!!

To my mom, the most beautiful person on this earth....my best critic and my strongest supporter....I LOVE YOU!!

I got this from emails sent to me by my friends..so I'm sharing to anyone who's reading this.

"A Mother is more than a memory. She is a living presence. Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick
and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day...

She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is your birthday morning. Your Mother lives inside your laughter and she's crystallized in every tear drop. A mother shows every emotion... happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow... and all the while hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life. She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you.

Not time, not space... not even death!"

2009-05-09T16:16:00.001+08:00

soooo sleepy (yawn)....will be going home in a while, have to pass by landmark to buy something for myself...(lol)

2009-05-09T15:20:00.001+08:00

i have this sudden urge to listen to all asian (chinese, japanese, korean) songs on my mp4 ????????????

2009-05-09T12:00:00.001+08:00

virtual tour of the Chapelle de la maison Mere-Mallet, Quebec (360�) http://bit.ly/6hTYI

Hero (TV series)

2009-05-09T09:39:00.007+08:00

listening to this song reminded me of the japanese tv series HERO. http://ping.fm/KpIOt

Hero is a Japanese drama series that aired in Japan on Fuji TV in 2001 and in Philippine TV (GMA7).

The story centers around Kuryu Kohei, a young public prosecutor was transferred to a division in Tokyo. Kuryu (played by Takuya Kimura) is unlike any typical prosecutor, he dresses casually and ignores standard procedures. He is more suited as an investigator because of his brilliant instincts and determination. He espouses a very strong sense of justice, and his idealism has a great impact on his colleagues.

In the first part of the story, his colleagues did not like him because of his easy going attitude, and seemed not too serious in his work. Even his assistant, Amamiya, who was aiming to be promoted to the position of a prosecutor, could not stand working with him and asked to be replaced. However, as the story continues, his colleagues slowly began to believe in him. Even Amamiya and Kuryu's working relationship eventually leads to a something that bordered on romance.

Casts : Takuya Kimura, Takako Matsu, Hiroshi Abe
Theme Song : Can You Keep A Secret? by Hikaru Utada

2009-05-08T17:51:00.001+08:00

been listening to this song since yesterday....http://ping.fm/LIdDh

2009-05-08T16:45:00.001+08:00

snacking on tuna sandwich

2009-05-08T10:32:00.001+08:00

Make a difference today, do something nice for someone else. <3 <3 <3

PhotoHunt: Walking

2009-05-02T18:23:00.006+08:00

Am going to try PhotoHunt This will be a first for me. I took this photo of my daughter when she walked down the stage during her high school graduation. Every time I see this picture, I couldn't help but shed a few tears.

Invitation to Nestlé Cooking Demo on Light and Healthy

2009-04-30T09:45:00.003+08:00

Villa Alejandro

2009-04-30T07:50:00.012+08:00

Last April 24, our group in the office went on an overnight stay at the Villa Alejandro in Pansol, Laguna. Coming from Makati, it took us about 2 1/2 hours to reach the place, this includes the traffic that we encountered in Sucat, Parañaque (a side trip to pick up some supplies).

It was actually quite a day, beginning with the problem encountered in the office, then the service that we were supposed to use arrived 2 hours late! The weather did not cooperate with us, it was drizzling all the way to Laguna, combine with the traffic, everybody was already in their element.

So, it was a relief when we arrived, though we took one wrong turn, and had to ask somebody which road to turn to....everybody rejoiced as soon as our feet touch the ground. Then everybody rushed inside to check out the house and change into their suits.

Looking the place over, we saw 2 swimming pools. One bigger than the other. One hotter than the other.

The pool above is the bigger one, where the water is warm. The smaller pool is hotter, it has steam coming out of it when we arrived. It was so hot, that all we can do was to put our feet in.

The house is quite big, it has 4 bedrooms, 1 on the ground floor, and 3 on the second floor. We were only allowed the use of the ground floor room and the 2 on the 2nd. The master bedroom is closed for the exclusive use of the owner.

Looking out the house early in the morning, you would see fog enveloping Mount Makiling.

The welcoming committee
Beside the steps going up the pool area sits this frog.

There's a lounging chair beside the small pool.
We were not able to use it since we were busy playing around.

This is an antique karetela wheel that was used decorate the side of the picnic table.
It was said that the wood from this table came from Ilocos.

It rained hard just as we were about to leave for home. It felt as if the house wanted us to stay there a bit longer. (wishful thinking) Passing by several Colette's take home pasalubong, we bought buko pies and other delicacies.

2009-04-30T07:11:00.001+08:00

where's the sun? has summer ended? a rainy morning to all.

2009-04-24T07:24:00.001+08:00

"unnecessary activities keep you away from the things that matter to you."

2009-04-23T18:37:00.001+08:00

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond. So hold the hand of the person whom you love rather than expecting them to hold yours...

2009-04-20T08:46:00.001+08:00

I'm feeling terribly lazy for a Monday. :P

2009-04-17T15:21:00.001+08:00

my desk is a mess, so many clients requesting for certifications...and i thought this was my lucky day...

2009-04-17T09:50:00.001+08:00

Being good in your work does not put you ahead of others, especially if they are younger and prettier.

2009-04-16T07:12:00.001+08:00

notice how over humid it is when you step out of an air conditioned vehicle and your glasses fogged up. then you step aside to wipe the glasses before crossing the streets.

2009-04-14T19:02:00.001+08:00

too much work, too little time...

2009-04-14T10:03:00.001+08:00

Some of the loveliest hours we spend are the ones we share in the thoughts of a friend. :)

2009-04-13T09:21:00.001+08:00

Life was meant to be lived to the fullest, don't let anyone or anything get u down. have a grand morning!

2009-04-08T07:55:00.001+08:00

is thinking of making rice krispies..looks simple enough