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Top 10 of the World's Most Bizarre Traditions and Culture Practice

2012-01-07T06:25:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the World's Most Bizarre Traditions and Culture Practice

Vampires - We all know them as the viscous, blood-sucking demon whom usually from ancient times as well the major villain of an action-pack horror movies, well including the new transition from the first description to a sparkling and brooding model (twilight) pale stuff (from Twilight Movies, *which makes me irritated). I recently read a book entitled "Vampires", found this list and decided to add this stuff on my collection.

This is the list of the top 10 most well-known male vampires in movies and literatures:

1 - Dracula

Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, featuring as its primary antagonist the vampire Count Dracula. It was first published as a hardcover in 1897 by Archibald Constable and Co.
Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. Structurally it is an epistolary novel, that is, told as a series of letters, diary entries, ships' logs, etc. Literary critics have examined many themes in the novel, such as the role of women in Victorian culture, conventional and conservative sexuality, immigration, colonialism, postcolonialism and folklore. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, the novel's influence on the popularity of vampires has been singularly responsible for many theatrical, film and television interpretations since its publication.

2 - Count of St. Germain

The Count of St. Germain has been variously described as a courtier, adventurer, charlatan, inventor, alchemist, pianist, violinist and amateur composer, but is best known as a recurring figure in the stories of several strands of occultism – particularly those connected to Theosophy and the White Eagle Lodge, where he is also referred to as the Master Rakoczi or the Master R and as one of the Masters of the Ancient Wisdom, is credited with near god-like powers and longevity. Some sources write that his name is not familial, but was invented by him as a French version of the Latin Sanctus Germanus, meaning "Holy Brother."

3 - Henry Fitzroy

Henry Fitzroy is a character in the Blood novels: (Blood Price, Blood Trail, Blood Lines, Blood Pact, and Blood Debt) and the Smoke novels: (Smoke and Shadows, Smoke and Mirrors, and Smoke and Ashes) by Tanya Huff.
He is also a TV character in the 2007 television series Blood Ties, based on the Blood novels, that aired on Lifetime in the United States. On television, Henry is portrayed by Kyle Schmid.

4 - Mitchell

Mitchell, the tortured soul trying desperately to be human.

5 - Don Simon Christian Xavier Morado-de la Cadena Ysidro

Don Simon Christian Xavier Morado-de la Cadena Ysidro (Those Who Hunt the Night, Traveling with the Dead), old, world-weary and ruthless.

6 - Lestat de Lioncourt

Lestat de Lioncourt is a fictional character appearing in several novels by Anne Rice, including The Vampire Lestat. He is a vampire and the main character in the majority of The Vampire Chronicles, narrated in first person.

7 - Viktor

Who the Bloody-hell is Viktor? Viktor (Underworld) is one of the fictional Vampire Elders in the gothic horror-action Underworld mythos, portrayed by Bill Nighy. Viktor was a Hungarian general and warlord. As he was nearing the end of his life, Markus Corvinus, the first true Vampire, came with an offer: Immortality in exchange for Viktor's military expertise and army in dealing against the werewolf Lycans, spawns of Markus' own twin brother, William. When Markus converted Viktor, the general became a Vampire Elder. The Death Dealers were created from Viktor's army.

8 - Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a fictional character in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. He is featured in the books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, as well as the Twilight film, and the as yet unfinished novel Midnight Sun - a re-telling of the events of Twilight from Edward's perspective. Edward is a vampire who, over the course of the series, falls in love with, marries, and has a child with Bella Swan, a human teenager who later chooses to become a vampire also. In the Twilight film series, Edward is played by actor Robert Pattinson.

9 - Angel

Angel (also known as Angelus, previously Liam) is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the television programs Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. He is played by actor David Boreanaz in the TV series and by Zach Hanks in the motion comic series. Angel is a vampire who is cursed with a soul, a punishment designed to make him suffer for his past crimes committed under the name Angelus. Like many characters in the Buffyverse, Angel goes through drastic changes. He starts out as a reluctant hero who stayed in the shadows, and ended up a dark, flawed, yet altruistic champion of mankind, seeking to voluntarily atone for his sins. In addition to the two television series, the character appears in the comic book continuations of both series.

10 - Barnabas Collins

Barnabas Collins is a fictional character, one of the feature characters in the ABC soap opera serial Dark Shadows, which aired from 1966 to 1971. Originally played by Canadian actor Jonathan Frid, Barnabas Collins is a 175-year-old vampire who is in search of fresh blood and his lost love, Josette. The character of Barnabas Collins was introduced to the serial in a last-effort attempt to resurrect the flagging ratings. The role of Barnabas Collins was originally intended to be a brief one, to run but a mere 13 weeks, but the popularity of the character and the quick spike in ratings resulted in his continuing on and becoming virtually the star of the show.
In the 1991 NBC revival series of Dark Shadows, British actor Ben Cross played the role of Barnabas Collins and in the recent series of audio dramas produced by Big Finish Productions he was portrayed by Andrew Collins. He will be played by Johnny Depp in the 2011 film by director Tim Burton.

Top 10 of the Most Memorable Manny Pacquiao's Fight

2012-01-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the Most Memorable Manny Pacquiao's Fight

With the 52nd fight of his career coming up (against Shane Mosley), Pacquiao has chiseled his name alongside all-time pound-for-pound greats like Willie Pep, Henry Armstrong and Sugar Ray Robinson. There are have been many moments that have defined the career of arguably the world's current best pound-for-pound fighter.

Let’s take a look at his 10 best moments in the ring.

10 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey

The fight turned out to be quite a letdown, but one of the highlights of the night was Manny’s "Pompyang" punch. The Pompyang move is a double open-palm strike to the ears, resembling the clapping of cymbals. It's a trademark move popularized by the late Filipino actor, Fernando Poe, Jr., who used it in most of his action-movie fight scenes.

This illegal move may make Pacquiao seem arrogant by not taking his opponent seriously, but it demonstrates how easily the Filipino fighter can dominate in the ring.

Manny Pacquiao (145¾ lbs) beat Joshua Clottey (147 lbs) by unanimous decision in round 12 of 12.

9 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Lehlohonolo Ledwaba

Pacquiao arrived in America in 2001 at 21 years old, weighing 112 pounds. On the second of three stops, he entered the gym of the trainer Freddie Roach. There, he formed an odd-yet-formidable combination with Roach, and one month later, Pacquiao entered the ring and defeated Lehlohonolo Ledwaba of South Africa.

The fight arguably put him on the radar, and from that moment, he went on to defend the title four times. He’s lost only one match since his American debut.

Manny Pacquiao (121 lbs) beat Lehlohonolo Ledwaba (122 lbs) by TKO at 0:59 in round 6 of 12.

8 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Antonio Margarito

His recent destruction of Margarito, a fighter 17 pounds heavier than him, was extraordinary in many ways. Anyone who needs convincing now that Pacquiao has solidified his place among boxing's all-time elite (including Floyd Mayweather Jr.) is as blind as Margarito was on the night he was destroyed by the Filipino fighter.

Not since Erik Morales beat the Filipino superstar in 2005 has a Mexican boxer solved the Pac-Man riddle. But is Pacquiao’s nickname as the "Mexican Killer" justified? The answer seems to be a resounding yes.

Manny Pacquiao (144½ lbs) beat Antonio Margarito (150 lbs) by unanimous decision in round 12 of 12.

7 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Erik Morales (3rd Meeting)

With the series split 1-1, Pacquiao and Morales locked fists for the third and last time.

It was this fight that marked a change in Pacquiao’s fighting style. As if he wasn’t already dangerous enough, Pacquiao began to use his right hand as a key element of his arsenal. Manny now applied tremendous power in both hands, helping to amplify an already stellar swarming style.

Manny Pacquiao (129 lbs) beat Erik Morales (129 lbs) by KO at 2:57 in round 3 of 12.

6 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (1st Meeting)

It was the first time Pacquiao went up to the Featherweight division. With this win, Pacquiao began to establish his legacy as the newest boxing superstar and the new "King of the Featherweight" division.

For Pacquiao to defeat Barrera was an achievement, but to demolish him in such conclusive fashion showed that he was to be taken seriously by his peers. As for Barrera, he managed to secure a rematch with Pacquiao (which he duly lost).

Manny Pacquiao (125 lbs) beat Marco Antonio Barrera (126 lbs) by TKO at 2:56 in round 11 of 12.

5 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Erik Morales (2nd Meeting)

Pacquiao put his WBC International Super Featherweight title on the line in the rematch against Morales. Pacquiao had lost the first encounter with a 12th-round majority decision.

Morales escaped being knocked down twice early in the fight, once by holding on to the ropes and once by falling on the referee's body. But his resilience wasn't to last. It was the first time in his hall-of-fame career that Morales was knocked out.

Manny Pacquiao (128½ lbs) beat Erik Morales (130 lbs) by TKO at 2:33 in round 10 of 12.

4 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Oscar De La Hoya

Can you imagine beating someone so conclusively that you actually cause them to retire? Well, that's exactly what Pacquiao did to Oscar de la Hoya. Pacquiao pummeled De la Hoya for eight rounds straight, and the fight had to be stopped because the Golden Boy was taking such a hard beating.

No title was exchanged when Pacquiao defeated de la Hoya via an 8th round technical knockout. But there was plenty of symbolism. Though very much in the twilight of his career, the much-decorated De La Hoya retired after the match and completed the passing of the torch to Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao (142 lbs) beat Oscar De La Hoya (145 lbs) by RTD at 3:00 in round 8 of 12.

3 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (2nd Meeting)

Four years in the making, this fight was dubbed "Unfinished Business" because of the controversial draw that ended their first encounter in 2004. This time, however, Pacquiao managed to edge out Marquez, but the result was not without controversy.

Their match was devastatingly hard-fought on both sides. Pacquiao escaped with a narrow split decision.

Manny Pacquiao (129 lbs) beat Juan Manuel Marquez (130 lbs) by split decision in round 12 of 12.

2 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Ricky Hatton

The fighter from England went down to the canvas twice in the first round before he was knocked out for good in the second round. In the spirit of Muhammad Ali, Pacquiao looked like he was just biding his time. He then unleashed a left hook that sent Ricky Hatton to the canvas with less than 10 seconds left in the round.

I feel for Hatton, who will have to see this knockout time and again as it gets replayed on KO reels. It was one of those moments that takes your breath away.

Manny Pacquiao (138 lbs) beat Ricky Hatton (140 lbs) by KO at 2:59 in round 2 of 12.

1 - Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto

The most impressive Paquiao moment ever inside the ring has to be the night when he faced off against the lion-hearted Miguel Cotto.

In a legacy-cementing win, Pacquiao defeated Cotto to capture the WBO Welterweight title and WBC Diamond Belt. The win made him the first boxer ever to win seven different titles in seven different weight classes. His performance that night fixed the Filipino's reputation as one of the finest boxers of this -- and possibly other -- generations.

Pacquiao simply destroyed Cotto. Viewers could catch glimpses of Cotto’s wife wincing has he took shot after destructive shot.

Manny Pacquiao (144 lbs) beat Miguel Angel Cotto (145 lbs) by TKO at 0:55 in round 12 of 12.

Top 10 of the Most Common New Year's Resolution

2012-01-07T06:18:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the Most Common New Year's Resolution

What is it this year? It’s a big sigh - I know that it’s just a matter of days and well have to say goodbye to 2011 and let’s face a new year ahead with what we foresee as a great year. New Year also means a time to have change even though part of idea which changes often is being applied at first and then just a few months after and then it’s gone in our mind. It is also directly related on our topic today – New Year’s Resolution. I don’t have to explain the meaning of the phrase but it connotes action towards achieving a certain goal within a year or maybe even continuous for the next few years. Let me present to you the 10 of the most common New Year’s resolution we hear, read and well trying to achieve yearly.

1 – Losing Weight

This must be the most common New Year resolution I ever heard, read throughout my entire existence. I know how we dream of becoming the next Mister and Miss Universe with a stunning body that may shame swimsuit magazine for not getting you as a model. Though I also agree that is a fact that is hard to accomplish when we take it as just a thought and not putting them into action. Hope that next year, you will erase this on your list. Make a plan of what you will give up (late night snacks, that extra meal) in exchange for a lean body. You only have to make this shift once in your lifetime to get lasting results.

Tips: You may watch the Biggest Loser and be inspired. Get lose man!

2 – Save more bucks by spending less

Saving bucks is on our number two spot. As the song once says, money makes the world go round, spending less means having more in your savings. We might argue with the statement but money is vital in human survival since we are all living in this planet and we have to follow what should be followed by most of us. From basic needs to our most love things, it involves money. Money is not greedy – it’s the one who used them to greediness. So before you buy something, always spend some time justifying the reason. You should spend the same amount of time it took you to earn that money on reasoning before you buy. If you do this, you will be able to cut most of the impulse purchases and you will be drawn to a better deal elsewhere.

3 – How to get organized on everything

I may not be referring to obsessive compulsive disorder but we love to see clean and organize from things that we used up to our daily schedule. As a New Year resolution website says, “Punctuality and organization is very crucial in a man’s life.” To be called a well discipline people, we must take note the importance of punctuality and organization in every way we do. This year, let’s reward ourselves with time management and fixed unorganized matters in life.

4 - Enjoy life to the Fullest

Enjoying life to the fullest isn’t a hard one to deal with. As far as I know, this is the most achieved in every New Year’s resolution. Life comes once and should be enjoyed as much as possible in the right way. Staying alone and isolated, and staying morose does not help. It is an individual’s duty to stimulate oneself more and more so that they can reach the goal that they intend for. As the years are passing by, you are moving closer to the end of life. This should be seen as a positive aspect in life, because it encourages you to enjoy what you have in your life right now. Therefore make a resolution to find a reason everyday to enjoy life, enjoy everything that you do and enjoy every little moment in life, and then the life becomes worth living.

5 - Staying Fit and Healthy

There are many people who lead a much undisciplined life and do not take care of their health. Staying physically and mentally fit should be another important resolution which can change your life positively and effectively. Regular exercise for half an hour everyday can help a lot in keeping mental peace.

6 - Learn Something New and Exciting

We all know that everything has it’s time to be ripe, maybe this is the year to do so - Acquiring more knowledge and skills. Time waits for none and it should never be wasted. There are so many things that a person might engage himself or herself into apart from what they do. Where do you waste most of your time everyday? Do you spend idle time during waiting for the bus or train? Carry a book or an audio book on your career or profession every time you travel. Can you cut down on the time you spend watching TV, and learn a new skill? You’re never too young or old to learn a new skill. Therefore, make a resolution to upgrade your skills.

7 – Smoking: Try harder in avoiding or quitting

According to studies, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and has negative health impacts on people at all stages of life. It can also harm unborn babies, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Smoking is injurious to health and it is known to all. There are numerous number of people can’t give up their smoking habits even if they tried to stop. If you’re still addicted – try using an electric cigarette which is an alternative to traditional one.

Advice: Love your life – no one is to blame when something happens to you!

8 - Helping Others in Their Dreams

Everybody thinks about oneself but there are few people who care for others. A great resolution is to help others. It always feels very nice to know that our actions can make other people smile and this is something to be proud about. You don’t need to be rich to help others. You can help others in 2011 with your time and skills. The more you help others, later you will also receive favors from other people because of the law of reciprocity.

9 - Falling in Love

I might say that I am very naive about this topic. *LOL – but let me tell you that according to what I believe, love is the most wonderful thing ever happen in a human life which makes us unique – the ability to love and care. Love is a feeling that comes from within. Are you in a relationship and is it the time to get engaged? Or is it the time to find someone in your life to share your experiences with? It’s never too late to fall in love.

Tips: Still don’t find the one fit for you? Don’t find it, you never knew she/he is just with you – you are just so blind in finding something you already have.

10 - Spend More Time with Family

This would definitely be in your yearly list. Having spent more time with the family seems an out way or usually neglected by most of us. Have you ever missed the times where we bond with our family members? Playing with our younger brother or sister or son and daughter or movie bonding with dad and mom or even cooking stuff with granny and playing chess with pop? How about alone time with your wife? Yes – that what we most in concerned and need to fill them up this coming year.

Top 10 of the World's Top Heaviest People in History

2012-01-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the World's Top Heaviest People in History

Big fat ass... thats the way it is, aren't I? But what would you do if you're one of these guys...

We all know that obesity is simply not good for health and invites many diseases. There are people with weight of 100 kg to 200 kg. But, have you heard of somebody weighing over 500 kg and living their life? Yes, there were such people who died recently, but lived life with much problems and pains. But, their spirit seems to be the never dying one although they were completely different from the other normal humans. I am dedicating this article to these top 10 heaviest people in human history.

10 - Mills Darden

19th Century photo of a memorial to Darden. MILLS DARDEN NO PICTURES OF HIM EXIST- HE WAS CAMERA AND ARTIST SHY! BESIDES THEY DIDN’T HAVE SNEAKERS IN THE EARLY
Mills Darden (October 7, 1799 – January 23, 1857 is alleged to have been one of the largest men in history. He was widely reported to have stood approximately 2.3 metres (7.5 ft) tall and is said to have weighed around 454 kilograms (1,000 lb) to 499 kilograms (1,100 lb) at his heaviest. If the reported figures are correct, Darden was 30 percent taller and about six times as heavy as the average American male of today.

Mills (or Miles) was born on October 7, 1799, near Rich Square, North Carolina, to John and Mary Darden. He was married at least once and had several children. His wife Mary, who died in 1837 aged about 40, was 1.50 metres (4.9 ft) tall and weighed 44.4 kilograms (98 lb) and the tallest of their sons reached 1.80 metres (5.9 ft) (tall for an era when the average adult American male only stood about 1.68 metres (5.5 ft)).

Mills made his living as a farmer and reportedly owned a saloon at some point. There are many tales of his enormous size and strength, although it is difficult to tell whether they are fact or fiction. However, a few cunning villagers measured his weight by marking the exact point his one-horse cart (which had springs) lowered to as he sat on it. Later on, they placed large rocks on the cart to see just how much weight it would take to match Mills sitting on it. They concluded that he weighed over a thousand pounds.[citation needed]

Darden died on January 23, 1857. He was buried in Lexington, Tennessee. His grave, and his wife's, have been restored by the local Development Authority. No known photo remains of him.

9 - Kenneth Brumley

Kenneth Brumley was one of the heaviest people ever recorded, whose weight was confirmed. He was featured on the Channel 4 BodyShock documentary "Half Ton Dad", as a father of four, who weighed almost 1,035 pounds (468 kg).

According to Kenneth Brumley's statements in the documentary, he had been bed-bound for four years. After being accepted as a gastric bypass patient at the Renaissance Hospital in Houston, a fire crew had to hammer down a wall in Brumley’s house to get him out.

At Renaissance Hospital, Brumley was treated by the specialist team who treated Renee Williams, the world's heaviest woman at the time. The first step in his treatment was a diet restricted to 1200 calories per day, which made him lose 167.5 pounds (76 kg) in only 40 days.

After that, the doctors surgically removed two gigantic deposits of fatty tissue that had grown on each of his legs and were preventing his legs closing (therefore making it impossible for him to stand up). The first surgery had to be curtailed after five hours, with only one fatty tumour - the one off his right leg - removed. This single tumour alone weighed 42 pounds (19 kg). After a few days recuperation, the doctors removed the remaining tumour from his left leg, along with fatty deposits from his abdomen, for a total additional weight reduction of 209 pounds (95 kg).

After an additional 12 pounds (5 kg) loss by diet, Brumley submitted to a gastric bypass. Now he is 489 pounds (222 kg) lighter (at 531 pounds or 241 kg), and capable of standing up for a few minutes a day.

8 - Rosalie Bradford

Rosalie Bradford (August 27, 1943 – November 29, 2006) holds the Guinness World Record for most weight lost by a woman. (b. 1944) of Sellersville, PA; 5 ft 6 in, measured at 1053 lbs, but estimates that she weighed more than 1200 lbs at her peak two years earlier, a claim accepted by Guinness. Already over 300 lbs when she dropped out of college, Bradford became an exercise instructor, running seven miles three times a week, but continued her steady gain in weight. At 374 lbs she underwent an intestinal bypass operation, which caused serious complications. She was back to 350 lbs when she married her husband Bob in 1973, reached 500 lbs after the birth of her son, and as her body grew, so did her appetite. After contracting septicemia in the early 1980s, she spent most of the next decade in bed, eating - as much as 15,000 calories per day. It wasn't unusual for her to put away three large pizzas in 40 minutes (washing them down with diet soda), then ask for dessert. At her peak, she measured eight feet wide, and took up two reinforced king-size beds. Her bustline measured over 100 inches, and her hips carried 200-lb "saddlebags" that hung down her thighs as far as her knees. "People would visit me and sit on the bed, not realizing they were sitting on part of me," she recalled. When she fell out of bed, rescue workers used an inflatable cushion designed to right overturned cars to get her back into place. After being treated for symptoms of heart failure, she was eventually persuaded by Richard Simmons to embark on a five year diet, an experience she described as hellish. Tortured by hunger, by fast-food commercials, and by dreams in which she ate without limit, she nevertheless got down to under 300 pounds, setting a world's record for weight loss. She later sued the Star tabloid for suggesting that she couldn't have intimate relations with her husband at over half a ton.

7 - Robert Earl Hughes

Robert Earl Hughes (b. 4 June 1926 - d. 10 July 1958 in Baylis, Illinois) was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world.

His chest was measured at 3.15 metres (10.3 ft), and he weighed an estimated 486 kilograms (1,070 lb) at his heaviest. At the age of six, he weighed 92 kilograms (200 lb); at ten, he weighed 171 kilograms (380 lb). By the time of his death, he weighed over half a ton.

On July 10, 1958, Hughes contracted a case of measles, which soon developed into uremia, resulting in his death. He was 32 years old.

He is often said to have been buried in a piano case. This error stems from a sentence that appeared in successive editions of the Guinness Book of World Records, which read, "He was buried in a coffin the size of a piano case." His headstone notes that he was the world's heaviest man at a confirmed 1,041 pounds (472 kg).

6 - Patrick Deuel

Patrick D. Deuel (born 28 March 1962), of Nebraska, was one of the heaviest people in the world. He was the subject of the documentary “Half Ton Man” in Channel Four's BodyShock series,in which Rosalie Bradford gave advice after achieving a record-breaking weight loss of 410 kilograms (900 lb).

Deuel is a former restaurant manager. At one point, he had not left his house, or even his bed, in 7 years. He stands at 175 centimetres (5.7 ft). At his peak he weighed 486 kilograms (1,070 lb); at the time, the only scale that could be used to weigh him was a livestock scale.

He was so enormous that his bedroom wall had to be cut out to extract him from his home. Then, he was rushed to a Sioux Falls, South Dakota hospital in an ambulance with extra-wide doors and a ramp-and-winch system that had to be dispatched from Denver.

Gastric bypass surgery was thought to be his best chance for permanent weight loss. A second operation removed a mass of fat and skin hanging from his midsection.

After 12 months, Patrick lost 260 kilograms (570 lb)[4]. After leaving the hospital, Patrick lost even more weight, reaching 170 kilograms (370 lb), a notable 318 kilograms (700 lb) loss.

Since then, Patrick had a setback and his guess is that he now weighs 193 kilograms (430 lb)

5 - Michael Hebranko

Michael Hebranko (b. May 14, 1953) is a person suffering from an extreme case of morbid obesity, known to be among the heaviest people in the world.

After a stay at the St. Luke’s Hospital in New York, he dropped his weight from 411 kg (910 lb) to 90 kg (200 lb) and waist size from 290 cm (110 in) to 91 cm (36 in) in 19 months with the help of the dieting and exercise coach Richard Simmons and was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest recorded weight loss in 1990. He lost some of this weight from surgical removal of fat.[citation needed] He then toured the United States lecturing about his experiences and advocating dieting and exercise and appeared in infomercials promoting Richard Simmons. He also appeared on TV talk shows such as The Howard Stern Show and the British chat show Wogan in 1990.

However, seven years later, he gained up to 453 kg (1,000 lb) and had to be repeatedly hospitalized to the Brookhaven Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. In June 1999, Hebranko was at his peak weight of 500 kg (1,100 lb)

4 - Walter Hudson

Walter Hudson (c. 1944 in Brooklyn, NY – 1991) of Hempstead, New York was the fourth most obese human in medical history. He also holds the Guinness World Record for the largest waist. It measured 119 inches (3.02 m) in 1987 when he was at his peak weight of 1,197 lbs. Hudson lived on an average daily diet of two boxes of sausages, a pound of bacon, 12 eggs, a loaf of bread, four hamburgers and four cheeseburgers, eight portions of fries, three ham steaks, two chickens, four baked potatoes, four sweet potatoes, and four heads of broccoli. He also drank an average of 12 pints of soda with every meal.Hudson made headlines after becoming wedged into his bedroom doorway and having to be rescued by firemen. It took 9 men to move him back onto his reinforced bed. Comedian and nutritionist Dick Gregory used Hudson to highlight the virtues of his diet system, often saying that Hudson had lost between 200 and 800 pounds (90–360 kg), and using him for his own Bahamian diet. When Hudson refused to participate in the making of a videotape about the diet, Gregory refused to continue to help him.
Walter Hudson died in his sleep at age 47, weighing 1,125 pounds (510.29 kg), after years of starvation dieting. His death came weeks after he announced his wedding date.

3 - Carol Yager

Carol Ann Yager (1960-1994) holds the distinction of having been one of the most severely obese people in medical history.estimated to have weighed more than 1600 lbs at her peak. She had been fat since childhood. In 1993, she was measured at 1189 lbs when admitted to Hurley Medical Center, suffering from cellulitis. She lost nearly 500 lbs on a 1200-calorie diet, but most of that weight was thought to be fluid, and she regained all of it and more soon after being discharged. Her teenage daughter, a boyfriend, and a group of volunteers helped take care of her. Despite extravagant promises by diet maven Richard Simmons and talk-show host Jerry Springer, Yager received little practical assistance in return for her media exposure (though Springer continues to profit from her appearance on his show, having rebroadcast that episode at least four times). She was refused further hospitalization on the grounds that her condition was not critical, despite massive water retention and signs of incipient kidney failure, and these problems led to her death a few weeks later.
A short time before her death, Yager's latest boyfriend, Larry Maxwell, who was characterized by her family as being "an opportunist who courted media attention for money-making possibilities," married her friend, Felicia White. Maxwell had said that the only donation in Yager's name he ever received was for $20, although numerous talk shows, newspapers, radio stations, and other national and international media are reported to have offered her cash and other gifts in exchange for interviews, pictures, etc. Diet maven Richard Simmons was quoted as saying that he was "angry that Yager's story was actively peddled to tabloid and television media by Maxwell and others."

Yager's death certificate lists kidney failure as the cause of death, with morbid obesity and multiple organ failure as contributing causes.

Yager was buried privately, with about 90 friends and family members attending memorial services.

2 - Manuel Uribe

Manuel Uribe Garza (born June 11, 1965) is a man from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, and was one of the heaviest people in medical history. After reaching a peak weight of around 597 kg (1,316 lb) and being unable to leave his bed since 2001, Uribe lost approximately 400 lbs (one third of his body weight) with the help of doctors and nutritionists, and by following the Zone diet.

Uribe drew worldwide attention when he appeared on the Televisa television network in January 2006, but turned down offers for gastric bypass surgery in Italy.

In March 2007, Uribe set a goal to lower his weight to 120 kg (265 lb). Uribe has also been featured on "The World's Heaviest Man", a television documentary about his bedridden life and attempts to lose weight.

By October 26, 2008, Uribe had reduced his weight to 360 kg (800 lb). His weight loss efforts continue.

Wedding
After four years together, Uribe—who hadn't left bed for six years, and weighed in at 800 pounds after shedding 592 pounds—on October 26, 2008, married Claudia from his bed. He said: "I am proof you can find love in any circumstances. It's all a question of faith. I have a wife and will form a new family and live a happy life." He was transported to the civil wedding on his specially-reinforced four-poster bed, draped with cream and gold and adorned in bright sunflowers, on the back of a truck. Donning a white silk shirt with a sheet around his legs he waited to greet Claudia as she walked down a flight of stairs wearing a strapless ivory dress and a tiara before over 400 guests. Discovery Channel's The World's Heaviest Man Gets Married documentary will be the third TV show featuring Uribe.

1 - Jon Brower Minnoch

Jon Brower Minnoch (1941–1983) was the heaviest man recorded in history. At his peak weight, he was approximately 1400 lb (635 kg, 100 stone). This figure was only a close estimation, however, because his extreme size, poor health, and lack of mobility prevented use of a scale. He was a resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Hospitalizations
His weight continued to increase steadily until his dramatic hospitalization in March 1978 at age 37 due to cardiac and respiratory failure. That same year, he broke a record for the greatest difference in weight between a married couple when he married his 110-lb. wife Jeannette and later fathered two children. Minnoch was diagnosed with massive generalized edema, which caused his body to accumulate excess extracellular fluid. Upon his hospital admission, it was estimated by endocrinologist Dr. Robert Schwartz that over 900 lbs (408 kg) of his overall body mass was retained fluid.

Transportation for Minnoch was extremely difficult. It took over a dozen firefighters and rescue personnel, a specially modified stretcher, and a ferry boat to transport him to University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. There, he was placed on two beds pushed together, and it took 13 people to simply roll him over for linen changes

Death
He was discharged from the hospital after 16 months on a strict diet of 1,200 calories per day. He weighed 476 lb (216 kg), with his weight loss of approximately 924 lb (419 kg) being the largest ever documented. However, he was readmitted to the hospital just over a year later in October 1981, after his weight doubled to 952 lbs (432 kg). With his underlying condition of edema being incurable and difficult to treat, the decision was made to discontinue treatment, and he died just 23 months later on September 10, 1983, at age 42 and a weight of 798 lbs (362 kg) with a 105.3

Top Best of the Week Cute Animal Pictures

2012-01-05T01:53:00.000-08:00

Top Best of the Week Cute Animal Pictures

This post is part of our weekly series: showing some really cute and funny animal pictures around the world, so you can have a good mood after a week of hard work. If you want to share your cute animal pictures with our readers, just register and upload them to our site. Sit back, relax and enjoy the post.

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Top 50 iPhone Wallpapers

2012-01-05T00:31:00.000-08:00

Top 50 iPhone Wallpapers

When the name iPhone comes in our mind we think about its hype. Some of us want to put something extra to make our iPhone more beautiful. We do this to suit our style, personality and profession. We do this by using more attractive Wallpapers, Themes etc…
Today we are presenting some attractive and stunning iPhone Wallpapers. These iPhone Wallpapers are created by some hard-working and dedicated designers. This iPhone wallpapers are clickable. Also let us know if you like these wallpapers.

Top 15 Cool Websites for Geeks to Spend Time and Money

2012-01-05T00:17:00.000-08:00

Top 15 Cool Websites for Geeks to Spend Time and Money

This is the first article on Geek Tub, so we thought why shouldn’t we tell about the other geeky websites to our readers. Geeky websites are nothing special in terms of look and performance but it gives a true satisfaction to the geeks (a community of people which is dedicated to the particular task so deeply). Geeks are best known as knowledgeable and obsessive computer enthusiast plus a person with an unusual or odd personality. According to their personality they have very unique or we can say different taste of choice. Their choice may look boring and dull to the normal human being but when you will see in the depth of it then you will recognize them very intelligent person either.
According to the geek nature they love to get information and they don’t balk spending money to achieve their goals. They always are in search of such websites which give them what they want. As we also have started thinking like geeks, we tried to search the best web places where a geek would like to spend time and money as well. And we proudly found these 15 cool websites for geeks to get information, humor and gadgets to continue their geeky life forever.

1. Engadget

Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics. Engadget was launched in March of 2004 in partnership with the Weblogs, Inc. Network (WIN).

2. ThinkGeek

ThinkGeek started as an idea. A simple idea to create and sell stuff that would appeal to the thousands of people out there who were on the front line and in the trenches as the Internet was forged. ThinkGeek started as a way to serve a market that was passionate about technology, from programmers, engineers, students, lovers of open source, to the masses that helped create the behind-the-scenes Internet culture.

3. Cracked

For those who are familiar with Cracked , would not think it’s much of a geek website. After all, the site seems to be poking fun at geeks more than anything else. The beauty of it is, that a lot of articles on the site are written by geeks for geeks.

4. Wired

WIRED is the first word on how ideas and innovation are changing the world. Each month in the magazine and every day online, our editors deliver a glimpse into the future of business, culture, innovation, and science. AdWeek named WIRED to its 2011 Hot List and made WIRED its first-ever “Magazine of the Decade” in 2010.

5. Ars Technica

Ars Technica was founded in 1998 when Founder & Editor-in-Chief Ken Fisher announced his plans for starting a publication devoted to technology that would cater to what he called “alpha geeks:” technologists and IT professionals. Ken’s vision was to build a publication with a simple editorial mission: be “technically savvy, up-to-date, and more fun” than what was currently popular in the space.

6. Xkcd

It’s not actually an acronym. It’s just a word with no phonetic pronunciation — a treasured and carefully-guarded point in the space of four-character strings.

7. Coding Horror

Jeff Atwood keeps a blog of some of the most ridiculous, unpredictable, and hilarious programming gaffs ever. Riffing on everything from the true use of the middle mouse button to why registration keys suck, Atwood writes with wit and graceâ€”often brimming with biting satire. This blog is a must for every coder, and anyone remotely interested in or connected to computer programming.

8. Mohacks

The goal of this site is to showcase mods, hacks, homebrew, diy, and any other cool projects. I have always been intrigued by the power of the modern hacker. Feel free to contact me with any projects of interest or suggestions.

9. FixYa

FixYa is the easy-to-use, fast and free problem solving service that connects people with experts on every thing at any time, wherever they are. Frustrated by the lack of useful advice and easy-to-find online solutions for everyday problem, entrepreneur Yaniv Bensadon created FixYa to simplify and improve the way people get answers and learn about products.

10. Lifehacker

Lifehacker is an outstanding place to learn new tips and tricks for getting things done. Prepare yourself to learn new mod hacks or thumb through the tech articles or join the Lifehacker community and discover the rest. Membership is free.

11. Slashdot

“Slashdot” is a sort of obnoxious parody of a URL. When it was originally registered as the domain, Owner wanted to make the URL silly, and unpronounceable. Try reading out the full URL and you’ll see what does it mean. Of course owner’s cocky little joke has turned around and bit me in the butt because now I am called upon constantly to tell people my URL or email address. I can’t tell you how many people respond confused “So do I spell out the ‘dot’ or is that just a period?”

12. The Mozilla Store

Launched in December 2005, the International Mozilla Store is owned and operated by the Mozilla Foundation with fulfillment services provided by Merchandise Mania. The Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote choice and innovation on the Internet.

13. Geek Of The Day

Stop stressing and take your daily dose of geek humor and you’ll probably feel better. Geek jokes, stories and pictures can be offensive to some sensitive people. So far, this site has been fun and interesting to visit.

14. X-Treme Geek

Purpose at X-treme Geek is to satisfy your geeky cravings for the latest hi-tech electronic gadgets, performance computer parts, games, and unique collectibles. We offer a large selection of innovative products that are slightly unusual, sometimes hackable, and certainly ingenious. To sum it up our purpose is to provide the masses with products your friends will be jealous of; we work hard to make you the envy of others and the life of the party.

15. iPhone Hacks

This is a neat website for anyone interested in modifying their iPhone and reading the latest product news. It contains a very comprehensive library of articles, mod hacks and categories pertaining to the iPhone.

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Top 10 Things that Hoodia Reviews Should Highlight

2012-01-05T00:09:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Things that Hoodia Reviews Should Highlight

One of the most suitable ways to find hoodia pills or other hoodia products is by referring to their reviews available online. There are many reputed online resources where experts share their views and opinions about hoodia products. However, there are some websites that review these products with the main intention to promote them. You must be careful while referring to the unbiased hoodia reviews. Take into consideration whether such reviews highlight the following 10 things or not.

1. Manufacturer Information

The first important piece of information that hoodia reviews must offer is the information about the manufacturers. As a buyer, you must be concerned to know about the hoodia product manufacturer and its reputation and history. These reviews should help you obtain sufficient information about the manufacturer so that you end up buying genuine and trustable hoodia products.

2. CITES Certification

The review must essentially mention the CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species) certificate issued for the hoodia product. It is an important certificate that the international trade authorities issue. It mentions the names of the product’s exporter and importer. This certificate is an important indication that you are purchasing a natural and legal hoodia product.

3. Certificate of Lab Testing

Hoodia products are tested and analyzed in the laboratories to ensure that they are safe. The hoodia review you are referring to must mention the name of the lab that has tested the product in question. Alkemists is one authorized laboratory which tests the hoodia products before they are sold in the market. Finding the mention of a reputed lab indicates the review is genuine and so is the hoodia product being reviewed.

4. Hoodia Product Ingredients

Another important thing to find in a hoodia review is the mention of various ingredients that the product contains. You must know that genuine hoodia products contain no other unnecessary ingredients and are 100% hoodia gordonii products. The review must provide information if the product being reviewed contains necessary or unnecessary ingredients so that you can take the right decision.

5. Who Can Use the Product?

Not every hoodia product may be suitable for you. Your age, for example, may be an important factor while choosing such a product. The level of your health problem and other medications that you already take are other countable factors in this direction. Going further, there are some hoodia products that may not be suitable for vegetarians. The review you read must provide information on the eligibility of the user.

6. Strength and Dosage

Do the hoodia reviews provide information about the strength of hoodia gordonii pills? It is worth mentioning that the minimum strength of hoodia products must at least be 400 mg. Moreover, the review must provide information about the recommended dosage of the hoodia product. It is an important piece of information so that you supply appropriate dosage of hoodia to your body.

7. Possible Side-effects

Though hoodia products are often counted among the safest herbal remedies, it is important that it is mentioned in the reviews you refer to. It may be the case for certain hoodia products that they may lead to few side-effects among some sets of individuals. Make sure that the review mentions the possible side-effects so that you can buy a product which is safe.

8. Pros and Cons

A hoodia review remains incomplete if it doesn’t highlight the pros and cons of the product. In fact, it is one good point to assess whether the review is unbiased evaluation or product or just a piece of writing for publicity. The main aim of the review should be to make the readers familiar with the possible advantages and drawbacks of the hoodia product so that the readers can easily compare various hoodia products.

9. Guarantees and Offers

Hoodia product manufacturers often provide money back guarantees with their products. Many of them go a step further to offer various special offers and discount deals on hoodia products. The reviews that you read should provide information on products guarantees and special offers. You must not hesitate to admit that these information pieces are important while choosing a hoodia product.

10. Buying Information

Considering the huge number of people selling fake hoodia products on the internet, it is important that you find a genuine source to purchase them. The hoodia reviews should provide link or information about the most creditable resource for buying the product being reviewed. In most of the cases, the manufacturers’ websites are the best sources to buy hoodia products and this should be clearly mentioned in the reviews.

The best idea is to read as many reviews as possible on the internet to adjudge the efficacy of various hoodia products. Remember that referring to the genuine reviews can contribute towards the benefits that you would achieve with the use of hoodia products.

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Top 10 Best Preparations that Can Make Your Meditation Practice Perfect

2012-01-05T00:06:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Best Preparations that Can Make Your Meditation Practice Perfect

Since the ancient times, meditation has been a medium to make the living better. Meditation is an art that involves relaxing the body and controlling the mind and thoughts. However, people often complain of failing to meditate in a perfect manner. It is true that you will achieve perfection in meditation only with practice. In addition, there are some good preparations that can help you in this direction. Learn about top 10 meditation preparations that should help you meditate effectively on regular basis.

Choose the Best Time

To begin with, it is important that you choose the most suitable time for meditation. Make sure that you meditate during the same time every day. Meditation experts usually recommend the early morning hours as the perfect time to meditate. Various religions in India suggest 4-5 am as the most opportune time for meditation. As per their beliefs, this is the time when positive energy waves are at their peak.

Sleep or Rest before Meditation

Another good preparation for meditation is to take proper sleep or rest before practicing it. This will help you relax your mind and body and prepare it for meditation. You will find that your mind is free from thoughts after you wake up and this will make your meditation much more effective. A good idea would be to go to bed early at night as it will help you wake up during the early morning hours.

Focus on Right Clothing

While meditating, you will be required to loosen up your body and this is possible only if you choose the right clothes for meditation. The clothes you wear should promote good circulation of blood in your body. Wearing white clothes will help you achieve the purity that will boost your meditation energy. It is suggested to keep a set of clothes reserved for meditation and make sure that they remain clean.

Select the Best Place

The place you choose for meditation should be clean and peaceful. It should support proper ventilation and should be free from dirt and dust. It is even better if the place you choose has very few furniture items. Keep that place reserved only for practicing meditation and no other activity. Some people also prefer to meditate in open as the natural surroundings and fresh air encourage the practice. Garden area and terrace can be selected, provided that you don’t get disturbed.

Play Soulful Music

Soulful and relaxing music can have wonderful effects on the practice of meditation. You can easily find music CDs that contain specifically selected music pieces for the purpose of meditation. A good idea is to purchase CDs with recorded mantras and chants. You can also learn these mantras and chants and hum them while meditating. Soft instrumental music can also be helpful for you to build required concentration for meditating.

Read Meditation Books

A good preparation can be made by reading some meditation or spiritual material. For this, you can either purchase the related books from the market or download the material from the internet. Remember that you should understand and absorb the meaning of these writings as it will give you the right meditation boost. Some books that provide different meditation techniques can also be referred to.

Lighten Up the Meditation Place

Using candles or earthen lamps at the place of meditation can enhance your mood for meditation significantly. You can look for aromatic candles in different colors that are specially designed for meditating. Remember that artificial sources of light should be avoided as they can spoil your focus.

Practice Breathing Exercises

Breathing plays an important role in meditation and you should learn how to control it and make it rhythmic for the best meditation practice. For this, you can indulge into some good breathing exercises at any point of the day. Intensive breathing is one good example that can help you deject tension from your mind and body. Another good technique is deep breathing that calm the body and promotes oxygen intake.

Controlling Mind and Thoughts

This is the most difficult as well as vital preparation for a good meditation session. A good way is to write your thoughts before meditation as if you are cleaning your mind. Counting is another good idea to build concentration and slowly involve your mind in meditation. You can also try to feel each and every organ of your body to divert your minds form unwanted thoughts. An expert can help you in learning more such techniques.

Arrange for Sacred Objects

You can arrange for small sacred objects and place them in the meditation room. Flowers, for example, are great objects for this purpose as they can engross you in their colors and aroma. Colorful stones, leaves and crystal objects can also be helpful. Use incense sticks and images or idols of God to make the environment even more joyful for meditating.

These preparations should help you make up your mind and body for meditation. In addition, you will find yourself motivated for meditating on everyday basis with these significant ideas.

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Top 10 Laptops in The World Reviews

2011-12-30T23:50:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Laptops in The World Reviews

Laptops have provided a viable answer to the portability issues related to desktops. Laptop computers give you the freedom to do everything that you can do on a desktop, that too while on the move. Laptop computers can be taken anywhere and are quite handy. Because of busy lives, laptop computers have become integral part of life and work. You are never away from the file that your boss has asked you to mail within next half an hour, all because of your laptop computer.
Laptop manufacturers are putting in hard efforts to provide best of features in their products, to make them fast and more durable. When compared to the old-age laptops, today’s laptop computers are way fast, stylish, and give more battery backup. We will just have to wait what future has in store for us in this context!
To make your choice easier, we have compiled a list of 10 best laptops that are present in the market today. This list will provide you the options you can choose when planning to buy a laptop computer. We also let you know what to look in a laptop when you have decided to buy one. Compilation of this list was not at all easy as there are thousands of choices available in the market, but we have chosen the best of the best and affordable ones for you.
While compiling this list, we looked in for the form factor of the laptops, including the ease of portability, storage space, and performance while performing demanding tasks. Also looked were the processor speed, memory, and battery back up of the device. We also considered connectivity factor while compiling this list, for wi-fi and Bluetooth are always handy, but what matters is number of USB ports, etc. Furthermore, their world-wide acceptability on the basis of sales has also been considered. So, these are necessarily not the most expensive ones, but the combination of a lot of features.

List of Top 10 Laptops and Their Features

1. Apple MacBook Air (13 inches)

The MacBook Air from Apple is one of the best laptops you can own, for it has everything that you will need in terms of performance, speed, and battery longevity. The 13-inch model of MacBook Air from Apple will prove to be perfect for all your needs as it is highly capable of performing functions matching its form.

It is equipped with a dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Intel HD graphics card and 10 gigabytes per second of connectivity. It has 4 gigabytes of random access memory and is available with storage space of 128 gigabytes and 256 gigabytes. Definitely, it plays all your CDs and DVDs. Talking about the battery backup, it would not gasp for charge even after almost 6 hours of extensive usage. The Apple MacBook Air (13 inches) is best in its class.

2. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

This solid and sturdy laptop from Lenovo is under the ThinkPad lineage and is called Lenovo ThinkPad Edge. Available in multiple colors, it has been specially designed for small & medium enterprises and consumer markets.

The Edge has a redesigned keyboard with lot of other features. The touch is solid. The configuration of ThinkPad Edge matches all the competitors and this device outclasses in terms of performance. This highly-desirable laptop computer delivers battery backup of up to 6 hours.

3. Dell XPS 15 L502x

Dell has taken a huge leap, both in desktop and laptop computer manufacturing. It has laptops catering to variety of masses, from students to professionals to designers to programmers, etc. Dell has come up with a new model in the name of Dell XPS 15 L502x. This laptop computer’s body is made in aluminum which makes it weigh more than competitors.

At 3 kilograms, it might feel a little cumbersome, at times. When it comes to performance, it is extremely speedy, credits to new Sandy Bridge i7 silicon processor from Intel. To add more crisp to its 15.6 inches display screen is a Blue-ray disc drive. Best part is Dell’s extended warranty and huge after-sales service network.

4. Samsung Series 7 (15 inches)

This highly attractive laptop computer from the house of Samsung is a strong competitor in the market and is definitely going to prove its mettle with its appealing metal chassis. The Samsung Series 7′s 15-inch model has a thin and sleek screen bezel which looks highly attractive. Adding more to its beauty is a sharp back-lit keyboard.

This laptop model from Samsung has high processing power and wide variety of features like Blue-ray disc drive with 1080p HD screen with dedicated AMD graphics card. For the good battery life, beautiful look and other features, it is surely going to get your consideration.

5. HP Envy 17 3D

This laptop computer is fairly large for size, but for a purpose. The large 17.3-inch gives you a pleasant viewing experience in 3 dimensions. The USP of this product from HP is its Radeon HD5850 GPU capable of giving you the 3D experience you have always wanted.

The large HD screen looks life-like when featuring a 3D game or a 3D Blue-ray movie. The HP Envy 17 3D has plenty of power in terms of processor and looks beautiful because of its aluminum body. Battery life is good, but not as impressive as other cousins.

6. Sony Vaio Z-Series

You would not be able to take your eyes off it. And, once using it, you would not be able to take your hands off it. The Sony Vaio Z-Series laptops are a combination of beauty and performance. Sleek and slim design in carbon fiber built look and feel extremely solid.

The Z-Series laptop computers from Sony Vaio have solid hard drives, high-definition output, and Blue-ray disc drives. The performance is made lightning by Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors. With astonishing battery back up of almost 7 hours on extensive usage combined with its stylish looks and processing speed, this is an option worth consideration.

7. Apple MacBook Pro

Apple has made considerable upgradations to the central processing unit of MacBook Air, which has resulted in making of Apple MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro is again highly responsive and accurate when it comes to its trackpad and gesture controls.

Although it is equipped with high-speed processor, it still lacks features like Blue-ray, HDMI, and USB 3.0, which could have made it a far better laptop computer. However, MacBook Pro will be able to serve you appropriately with all your office, in home, and transitional needs.

8. Toshiba Portege R835

You cannot miss on this one, as this one is a hard competitor in terms of features. The Portege R835 is unbeatable in its category because of its processing speed and competitive market price.

This light-weight laptop computer from Toshiba has excellent battery life, extending almost all day with average usage. The processing speed is quick because of the embeddd Core i5 processor from Intel. The sharp and sleek design makes it look attractive. For its price, the Toshiba Portege R835 is a great pick.

9. HP Pavilion DM1Z

The HP Pavilion DM1Z is an upgraded model and has improved touch pad and an updated AMD processor for better speeds.

This AMD powered device has an 11-inch screen display and is an upgraded model with good battery backup and improved music output with Beats Audio. This one is a combination of decent performance, great battery life, and affordability.

10. Toshiba Satellite L645D

Toshiba has been a pioneer in laptop manufacturing and performance of all its products is undoubted, always. Toshiba’s Satellite L645D is one of the best in its category and definitely worth consideration.

It has a 2.2 gigahertz AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P340 processor with 64-bit version of MS Windows 7 Home Premium OS. With 3 gigabytes of DDR3 random access memory and 320 gigabytes of storage capacity, the L645D is quite fast. Other features include 1 megabytes L2 cache, ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics car, 6-cell lithium ion battery, and 8x SuperMulti DVD disc drive. For exact dimensions, it measures 13.3 inches long, 9.13 inches broad, and 1.5 inches thick. Toshiba Satellite L645D is a complete laptop computer for all your office, in between, and home computing needs.

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Top 7 Free Apps To Listen To The Radio on The iPad

2011-12-30T23:34:00.000-08:00

Top 7 Free Apps To Listen To The Radio on The iPad

At times, you do not want to listen to your own music. You switch over to the radio in such cases. There are many apps available in the market that can be used on the iPad for listening to the radio. Here we list 7 free radio apps that can be used on iPad.

7 Free Apps to Listen to the Radio on the iPad

TuneIn Radio

This radio app consists of all the unique features. You can browse music by location, specifics and genre. Though certain stations are not available but this problem is common in all the apps. Some big stations are not available for radio airplay through the internet.

The app gives an excellent performance with individual programming options. You can pause, reverse and go forward. Upcoming programs and the song information can be seen while viewing a playing station. You can add stations to the presets along with programs and individual songs. Go to the presets and click a song. It will let you know if some other station is also playing the song. Similar songs will also be played. You can also record the songs and save them.

Alarm Clock Radio

This app is truly an Alarm Clock Radio in terms of actions and look. It shows the song and the time. You can set the station that wakes you up.

There is no availability of the local stations on the app. There is a paid version of the app that offers more advanced options.

Rad.io

When you start using the app, three columns are displayed in the window- the station that is being played, a menu and a list of stations that shows what is currently being played. A timer can be set that plays your favorite station to wake you up. But to make this feature function properly, you need to keep the app active.

The recommendations make the app stand out amongst other apps. You only need to fill the songs you like in the survey and the app will give you recommendations of the matching stations.

iheartradio

Certain local stations are available in the app. However, the exclusive feature of the app is the visual capabilities. It makes the app more appealing than the others. Photos are displayed to match the genre or the artist.

Photos can also be displayed without matching to any song. The app also supports assorted videos. The lyrics of a song are also displayed upon request.

Stitcher

This app also includes many local stations. The content is available on demand. There is a podcast too. There are many options available. You can save the episodes of the podcasts.

Every time you log in, it will show the top news items. If you read or listen to news regularly, you must check out this app.

Radio.com

This app includes the Yahoo! stations as well as CBS stations. Though you won’t be able to get all the stations you want but you will definitely see the unique ones.

There is an information window that shows the artist and station information. The artist information is displayed with photos. Another unique feature of the app is that it can be combined with a last.fm account and you can enjoy music scrobbling.

Livio Car Internet Radio

This app functions smoothly in your car. There are preset buttons in the app with your favorite stations.

It shows the song which is being played similar to the radio you have in your car. You have the option to tag the song. Do not play the device when you are driving.

Sum Up

Though all the above mentioned apps offer the same service but the functions are entirely different. Choose the one that suits your needs. Do you know of any other such apps? Share with us.

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Top 10 Smartphones in India Reviews

2011-12-30T23:21:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Smartphones in India Reviews

In today’s world, there is a lot more to the phones than just red and green buttons. Calling and texting were primary features of cellphones of old age, but not now. There is a lot more you can do with your cellphone, and there is a lot more you can make it do. Movies, games, camera, internet and lot of other features have become integral part of today’s phones.
They are not just phones now, they are called SMARTPHONES! Per Wikipedia, a smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. Modern smartphones are loaded with endless features and now can be loaded with apps. These apps are available in open online stores and can be downloaded into your smartphone, either paid or for free.
There is an ongoing fight between cellphone manufacturers to produce best of the best smartphone one after another. These smartphones are user-friendly and get more powerful with apps. We have compiled a list of 10 top smartphones that are present in the Indian market today. These top-end cellphones are all feature-loaded and have been accepted by masses because of their usability and versatility. They are each strong in one or the other department. Remember, this list is not a ranking, because there can’t be any undisputed champion in this race.
The factors which have been considered to put these smartphones in this list are their operating systems, their connectivity, their screens, and apps compatibility. Where Blackberry’s OS is considered best for business, Symbian has ruled the market, and Android and iOS are the way ahead. Lot of connectivity options are available in today’s smartphones, from Bluetooth to wi-fi to tethering. Today’s smartphones are providing their users a pleasant and best-possible experience with larger and wider screens and different apps for different utilities. All these factors, combined, have made these smartphones appear in this list of top 10 smartphones.

Top 10 Smartphones in India

Apple iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S from Apple is one of the best smartphones available in the world. With its 8 MP camera having f2.4 aperture with digital image stabilization, the imaging skills are matchless. The large 3.5-inch screen with 326 pixels per inch can be termed as crispiest available. The sound quality is amazing, as it has always been.

The power increases manifolds with apps from the Apple Store. To surprise its rivals, the Apple iPhone 4S achieved sales of more than 4 million in one week of its introduction. From signal reception to voice clarity to storage capacity, iPhone has almost everything that is required to be a true smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

This Android-supporting device from Google is a super phone. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has all the characteristics and features of a dedicated smartphone. With latest version of Android operating system, i.e., Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has features like near field communication, barometer, penta-band support, high-definition video camera, and a massive 1,750 mAh LI battery to support its large 4.65-inch Super AMOLED screen.

Nexus also boasts a 5 MP camera and a wireless radio. Features are endless in this high-end next-generation smartphone. Not to mention the support and compatibility it provides to apps in the Android market.

Samsung Galaxy SII

Another feature-filled great phone from the house of Samsung. The Galaxy SII is bigger cousin of Samsung Galaxy S, which, again was a great sensation. The Samsung Galaxy SII sports high-end features like 8 megapixel camera with high-definition video recording, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, a dual-core 1.2 gigahertz processor, Bluetooth 3.0, and expandable internal memory of 16 gigabytes.

Obviously, it has features like wi-fi and tethering. It comes installed with Android 2.3, a.k.a., Gingerbread operating system and had text input methods like Swype, etc. This light and thin device has galaxy of functions and supports all the apps from Android market.

HTC Titan

As the name suggests, this one is massive. The 4.7-inch Super LCD has a screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels displaying crystal clear and crisp images and videos. The amazingly fast 1.5 gigahertz processor and 16 gigabytes of storage space with 512 megabytes of RAM give this phone a place in this category of top 10 smartphones.

In addition to this, to support its titanic screen is a 1,600 mAh battery. The HTC Titan also boasts features like 14 megabytes per second of download speed, HSPA+ radio, and 8 megapixel camera. The camera clarity is amazing and quite comparable to rivals like iPhone 4S, etc.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Sony Ericsson has a lot of loyal fans and we knew they would not have gone anywhere except Xperia Arc S. The Xperia Arc S dazzles with its 4.2-inch screen and highly-impressive 8 megapixel camera.

It also supports all the applications present in Android market. With high storage capacity, this phone is one another example of beautiful design and looks. The high sound quality is typical for Sony Ericsson.

Motorola Droid RAZR

Motorola Droid RAZR is Android-based phone from the house of Motorola and is another member in the RAZR family. People loved RAZR design earlier, and didn’t step back this time too. The Droid RAZR is priced high as compared to other phones, but surprisingly sold more than million devices. Not to the surprise, Motorola Droid RAZR is the thinnest Android phones available in the world.

With features to flaunt like LTE radio, large 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2 gigahertz dual-core processor, and latest version of Android (Gingerbread), the phone scores high on its battery support at 1,780 mAh. The Droid RAZR has Bluetooth 4.0, an 8 MP camera, and expandable internal memory of 16 gigabytes.

Nokia N9

Nokia N9 is loved by many people and is a good smartphone, but has lagged a little behind in the race of smartphones where Samsungs and Apples have excelled. N9 features user-friendly promising MeeGo 1.2 operating system, which is going to be the last in this device.

The N9 has features like pentaband support, 3G radio, 1 gigahertz Cortex A8 processor, 1 gigabytes RAM, and a 3.9-inch FW VGA AMOLED anti-glare display with polarizer and Gorilla Glass integration. Other worth-mentioning features of this smartphone are expandable 16 gigabytes internal memory, 8 megapixels camera with Carl Zeiss optic lens, near field communication, and dual LED flash.

LG Thrill

First entry from LG in the name of Thrill. This thrilling smartphone boasts its 3D display and recording features. The EVO 3D records videos in 3D, which are fun and thrilling to watch. In addition to this, it supports all the apps from Android market. The 4.3-inch large screen gives you glasses-free 3D experience.

Other worthy features of LG Thrill are 1 gigahertz dual core processor, HSPA+ support, dual 5 MP cameras, and expandable 8 gigabytes of internal memory. LG Thrill is truly one of the best 3D devices available in the market. It surely competes with other Android-based smartphones in the market, too!

HTC Amaze 4G

Another entry in the top smartphones from HTC, this time it is HTC Amaze 4G. This contender has an amazing camera and is touted as one of the best designed HTC smartphones you would ever come across. The device feels superior in hand with 4.3-inch qHD Super LCD display.

This Android-based smartphone has Gingerbread (2.3.4) with HSPA+ boasting speeds of 42.2 megabytes per second. The screen resolution is 540 x 960 pixels and its 8 megapixel camera has capability to record high-definition videos at 1080p. Other features of HTC Amaze 4G are near field communication, HDMI, DLNA, and Bluetooth 3.0. It is energized by a 1,730 mAh lithium-ion battery.

BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930

Blackberry caters to customers with a little professional taste, and rightfully, too, for it has features to support their professional needs. Blackberry Bold 9900 has made to this category because of its high usability.

However, it doesn’t sport a big screen, etc., but it does have features like 1.2 gigahertz single-core processor, a 5 megapixel camera with capability of HD recording at 720p, expandable 8 gigabytes internal memory, and 768 megabytes of random access memory (RAM). In addition to all these, BlackBerry Bold 9900 has features like optical trackpad, accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, and BlackBerry OS 7. It has many other features in addition to the mentioned.

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Top 10 Gadgets To Look Forward To In 2012

2011-12-30T22:29:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Gadgets To Look Forward To In 2012

1. Amazon Kindle Fire

Though Amazon Kindle Fire is already out but it will remain the most sought after gadget for the year 2012.

It is quite affordable and offers unique features. The users are waiting for the video streaming options that it is soon going to launch. It is a tablet that offers maximum features at a tiny price.

2. Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

It is the first tablet that runs Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. It offers excellent graphics performance and quad-core processing for your device. It is light-weight and quite thin. A keyboard dock comes along with it.

With a sufficient battery life, amazing performance and an excellent screen, it will probably remain the top shot in the Tegra 3 tablets for the year 2012.

3. Wii U

Wii brought a motion-control revolution. Wii U will continue to be the most popular gadget in 2012. It comes with a unique HD console that supports 3D and offers an output at 1080p.

It comes with a tablet with all kinds of buttons and a touchscreen. You can control the games through the touchscreen. A game can be played on the same screen too. Wii U offers amazing HD graphics, nintendo-quality games and support from third-party developers.

4. Apple’s 2012 tablet

Rumors are hitting the gadget industry that iPad 3 will be introduced with retina display. Apple may also launch iPhone 5. However, it might be launched with a new name. A larger screen along with a sleek design is expected to be launched.

Another product that is expected in 2012 is Apple iTV. It will look very appealing visually. Infact, it sounds like a TV because of built-in iCloud and AirPlay.

5. Windows 8 tablets

A metro interface will be used by Windows 8 that is similar to Windows Phone 7. ARM processors like Tegra 3 will be supported. This will give options to the manufacturers for hardware.

Lets us see if the users accept the touch interface added to the Windows look. If it is well-accepted, it will become a hit in the market.

6. Asus Padfone

Asus Padfone is expected to be launched with Android 4.0 and Nvidia’s Tegra 3 quad-core CPU. Android 4.0 unifies the phone and tablet Android versions. The phone will be released soon and it is expected to create waves in the market.

7. PlayStation Vita

PlayStation Vita runs a quad-core processor. This makes the graphics look small in iPad 2. The graphics look very aesthetic on qHD screen.

It offers dual analogue sticks and touch controls which is very useful for Angry Birds fans and the hardcore gamers. It includes the latest Sony’s games. It is a must buy for the game lovers.

8. Android 4.0 tablets

Android 4.0 tablets will have more features than Android 3.2. It will be more organized, streamlined and simple to use. It will be very appealing as iPad is to the users.

The Android tablets developers offer different custom widgets, app choices and hardware differences. Android 4.0 tablets will definitely sweep a lot of share in the market.

9. Sony PlayStation 3D Display

3D is gaining relevance gradually. The Sony PlayStation 3D display facilitates 3D Blu-ray playback and 3D games. The images can be displayed differently to different players with the 3D abilities of the PlayStation.

Sony’s display covers all the elements with the cutting edge technology. It is very useful for playing 3D games.

10. Ultrabooks

Intel has introduced Ultrabooks. Many companies have developed their products by following this trend. However, there are certain drawbacks. The keyboards are very small. The trackpads are dodgy and these are uncomfortable to use.

The year 2012 will see many new releases but the above mentioned gadgets will remain the most popular and desired for. Let us wait for the new gadgets to be launched.

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Top 5 Must Have Men's Shoes and Some Kick Ass Boots

2011-12-29T22:25:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Must Have Men's Shoes and Some Kick Ass Boots

David Tennant may have made the geek look sexy, but not everyone can carry off a pair of lace up red Converses like the Doctor Who. You need some serious footwear in your closet - and by serious we don’t mean hip waders and hiking boots, or do we?

A real man should have at least five pairs of shoes in his closet besides his sneakers and outdoor gear. There are appropriate styles for the office, the dinner party and the ‘meet the parents’ date, and then you have to take the needs of the rest of your wardrobe into account as well.

Expect to drop some serious cash on shoes. Good ones will last you for years, and the cost will be well worth it. The following selections range from $100-$300 a pair.

1. Hugo Boss. A lace up black shoe for the office is a must. Choose from the Hugo Boss Recco dress shoe or the similar Cloude oxford - both have polished leather uppers and a lace up closure. These classic men’s shoes run about $200 a pair.

2. Kenneth Cole. For casual Friday or an office party, a slightly less formal look is perfect. The Kenneth Cole New York Merge is a lace up oxford with a square toe and a little chunkier heel. If you take the stairs instead of the elevator a lot, these are a little more comfortable. They retail online for around $115 a pair.

3. Calvin Klein Need to be able to go from strict office code to after work casual? Calvin Klein Babe dress loafers come in dress black or classy mahogany with dual gore panels for an easy slip on and off. The leather uppers and square apron toe make this a shoe that feels comfortable all day. At just $120 a pair, get both colors.

4. Allen-Edmonds. You need a second pair of shoes for the office, so you can alternate and make your shoes last longer and stay fresher. Allen-Edmond Presidio loafers have a calfskin upper leather with the penny keeper for tradition’s sake, and a heavy rubber sole with no metal shank (making them ideal for airline travel). A pair will run you about $285.

5. Naot Footwear. Finally, for those times when you want to wear khakis and your other shoes are a touch too dressy, try Naot Footwear’s Jasper. It’s a side gored slip on in black matte or toffee, and is perfect for casual outings when you shed the suit coat in favor of a pullover. Naot shoes run around $140-$190 a pair online.

6. Danner or Hoffman Boots. these come recommended by the man himself, our very own publisher who appears in the video below. For the outdoor gardeners among us, his suggestion is to buy Danner or Hoffman boots with the predator extreme sole! Available from Hoffman Boots in Kellogg, Idaho (1-800-925-1599) and tell them Big Mike of RosebudMag sent you!

One last note on the dress shoes - make sure your belt and shoes match! Nothing looks worse than a brown belt when you are wearing a navy suit and black shoes. Oh, and don’t wear ‘brown’ shoes at work - if you must go for a different shade than black, keep it to a deep mahogany, match the belt, and pull the color in with a matching pinstripe in the shirt or motif on the tie.

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Top 9 Misconceptions About Marriage/Relationships

2011-12-26T23:08:00.000-08:00

Top 9 Misconceptions About Marriage/Relationships

Being in a relationship is a gradual process that begins with courtship and then turns into an engagement, which eventually leads to marriage. During the past century the divorce rate has steadily increased and is now at never-before-seen levels. While the blame could lie on the shoulders of many different reasons, the rules remain unchanged for those who are still in relationships. Following are 9 misconceptions that many people have about marriage/relationships.

1. Marriage is a dying institution

Many believe that marriage is a bond that has seen its popularity come and go; they think less and less people are getting married now that many people use the Internet to satiate their sexual and social needs. However, over 80% of people in the U.S. eventually get married – this doesn’t seem like a number that points to marriage/relationships losing their popularity.

2. Staying in love is as easy as falling in love

Falling in love is easy to do if you have the right personality and you find someone with a personality that matches yours. Unfortunately, those giddy feelings you once had at the beginning of your relationship will probably disappear after a while. To get them back or, at the very least, to keep them going, you must constantly work to improve your relationship.

3. I don’t think my spouse could handle the trust, so I can keep my opinions inside

This could work for a short period of time but, eventually, all of those bottled up emotions inside of you will explode; in a worst case scenario, they could cause to you loathe your mate. Instead, talk to your significant other when you have a problem.

4. Something has gone wrong if there is no passion left in our relationship

Many people think this and it may be true – temporarily. When you feel that there is no passion left in your relationship you have to make passion. Cook your spouse dinner. Take them on a date. Reignite that spark that you once had!

5. If I try and change my significant other and it doesn’t work, we’re doomed

Do not try and change your mate – this will only lead to you having problems if they don’t act like you want them to. What’s more, they will see that you don’t accept that and this will affect their feelings towards you. Instead, try and accept your mate for who they are.

6. Other peoples’ opinions are the best way to go

Many believe that a co-worker’s thoughts or a friend’s opinion on your relationship is best because it is unbiased. This is wrong. The truth is, you are the closest to your mate and, as such, you should be the one making decisions about how to handle problems.

7. My marriage is too hard – I must have married the wrong person

This seems to be the overbearing thought these days – if it is too hard, it can’t be the right way to go. If you have problems with your marriage, this is normal. No one can get a long for 60 years without a fight!

8. I find other people attractive, so I must not love my spouse anymore

It is human nature to be attracted to people of the opposite sex. This shouldn’t unhinge your marriage/relationship though. You can look, just don’t touch.

9. Date nights are for newlyweds

What helped you fall in love? Date nights! So why shouldn’t you continue having these throughout your marriage? Make sure you save time for your significant other so you don’t grow apart.

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Top 10 Ways to Get Lucky on a First Date

2011-12-26T23:04:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Ways to Get Lucky on a First Date

For the men and women who are trying to “get lucky” on the first date, here are a few helpful hints.

1. Desperate women:

For the men, if you know of a girl who has always wanted to jump your bones, give her a quick call. Take her out on a date to a nice dinner and a movie. She will think you are into her and will be willing to do anything. There is always someone more desperate than you out there.

2. Repeat History:

If you used to “hook up” with someone constantly, you can call them up and repeat some history. If they are willing to go on a date with you, they are probably willing to more as well. It wont be new and awkward, it will be familiar.

3. Cleavage:

Most of the men in the world love a little bit of cleavage. If you have a nice chest area, don’t be afraid to let them hang out a little. You should still wear a tasteful outfit but with a little sex appeal.

5. Skin contact:

The more you touch your male date, they more excited and intrigued he will get. A touch to the arm or with your feet will drive him crazy and want to go back to your place to continue the date.

6. Eye contact:

When he is talking to you, make sure you keep your eyes focused on him. This will let him know that you are there for him in every way imaginable. This will also let him know that you are listening and are interested in everything he says and does.

7. Flirting:

The key way to “get lucky” is to constantly flirt with your date. A boring date will not lead to anything afterward. A date with laughter and touching will lead to many things afterward. You don’t need to be over the top with your flirting. A subtle knee bump and giggle will keep him interested.

8. Being girly:

Instead of being more of a tomboy let him know you are definitely a girl. When you want to pick something up, bend over so he can get a nice glance of your back end. If he likes what he sees he will want to see more.

9. Legs:

Men love to see legs. Make sure you find an outfit that accentuates your legs. You should also make sure they are freshly shaven and smoothed out with lotion. If you are usually tan but have been lacking on that department, use a tanning lotion to make your legs shine and sparkle. Don’t use too much or they will look fake.

9. High heels:

A sexy pair of high heels will keep his eyes focused on your legs. High heels have proven to make legs look slimmer and longer. Don’t wear boots with crazy straps. A pair of pumps or open toed heels would drive him crazy.

10. The booty:

If you wear some short shorts or a skirt, the men will be left wondering what is under them. This lets them have a little imagination during the date. Some men will be thinking about your body during the entire date and not paying any attention to what you are saying. If you are trying to get his attention that way then this is the key.
Getting lucky on a first date doesn’t have to be difficult. If both parties are interested then it probably will happen.

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Top 5 Things That Can Go Wrong With A First Date

2011-12-26T22:59:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Things That Can Go Wrong With A First Date

Everyone wants the first date to go as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work like that. There are always going to be certain things that can go wrong during your date. Here are a few of them and some ways to avoid them from happening to you.
The spill: It can be very easy to spill coffee or sauce on your outfit during a date. Most people are pretty nervous during a first date so they might be a little clumsy. If you wear dark clothing you wont have to worry about a dark stain on your outfit. If you wear white clothing, you are risking yourself to eventually have stains down the front of you. You cannot predict the outcome of your first date unless you fully prepare for it.

Gas: You don’t want to be late because you have run out of gas in your vehicle. Not only is it rude to be late, it is also embarrassing. If you run out of gas, you either have to call someone or walk to the nearest gas station. If you walk, you are going to end up sweating in your nice outfit. The best thing to do is make sure the car is gassed up the night before. If you get in your car to go to the date and notice you have no gas, stop and put a few dollars worth just to get you by for the night.

Money: If you are the man taking the woman out, you need to prepare to pay for the dinner. It is common courtesy to take care of the check on the first date unless there is a different agreement between the two of you. Don’t show up without your wallet or with an empty wallet. If you make sure you have your wallet before you even leave, you will not have to deal with the embarrassment of making the female pay for the dinner. You should also make sure you have enough money before you even offer to take her out.

Food: You need to know what foods to order and what foods to stay away from on a first date. If you order something that will give you gas, be prepared to run to the bathroom every few minutes. Don’t order something that requires you to get extremely messy either. The point of a first date is to make first impressions. If her first impression of you is eating sloppy ribs with your hands, you might not get a second date.

The phone: Before you leave for the date, make sure your phone is on silent or vibrate. It can be rude to have your phone ringing obnoxiously during the date. This tells the female you have many people trying to get a hold of you and might not be available to date more often. If you just ignore those phone calls, she will feel you have dedicated yourself and your time solely to her.

If you keep these tips and tricks in mind for your first date, you have a better chance of making it as perfect as possible. If you don’t pay attention to these tips, be prepared to get shot down or stood up.

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Top 10 Signs That a Relationship Is Collapsing

2011-12-26T22:56:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Signs That a Relationship Is Collapsing

A new relationship is a beautiful thing, but not all couples are easy and natural. Sometimes things just don’t work out and the relationship begins the long road to failure. This can mean one of two things: Either the relationship is worth saving, and it’s time for you and your partner to start fighting to save it OR that the relationship was never meant to be, and it’s time for you to move on. Knowing the signs of a collapsing relationship will help you take control of your love life, and choose the best direction to move forward. Here are ten signs that a relationship is collapsing:

1. You prefer the Time you spend Apart

Couples naturally won’t spend all their time together. There will always be family and friends and jobs to distract either partner in a relationship. The problem comes when you enjoy the time you spend away from your partner more than you enjoy the time that you spend together.

2. Boredom with the Relationship

New relationships are exciting, but everyone knows that feeling never lasts. What usually happens after the excitement is a feeling of comfort and security. If instead of feeling comfort, you feel bored and tired of your partner, then the end it probably near, and it’s time to either challenge your partner to renew the relationship or just move on.

3. Declining Sex Life

A declining sex life is related to boredom with the relationship, but even more serious. If your partner is constantly declining to have sex with you when they used to be open and affectionate, then it means the spark has gone and physical attraction is no longer a factor. To fix this requires massive action on both sides of the relationship to bring back the interest, but it may already be too late.

4. The Past is better than the Future

If you spend all your time thinking about how things used to be, and not about where things are going, then the relationship is about to collapse. Having nothing to look forward to means the best times are already over. You can try to bring back what made the relationship great, usually by changing the scenery and getting a vacation, but that spark is hard to light once it goes out and it may be already too late.

5. You are only Making Sacrifices

Every relationship is give-and-take. Both partners should understand that there are some things that they have to change about themselves in order to make the relationship work. The collapse comes when one partner is doing all the taking and the other is making all the sacrifices. This means that there is no respect left in the relationship, and there is no happiness to be had in a relationship with no respect.

6. You are Fighting often and Aggressively

It’s perfectly normal for couples to fight; in fact, it’s necessary in a new relationship to set boundaries that both partners can agree with. When fighting is all you and your partner do, however, something is wrong. Constant fighting means neither partner is getting what they want, or willing to sacrifice. The end is near.

7. Secrets and Silence

New couples naturally want to share everything with each other; it’s a fun step in an early relationship that helps each partner figure out who they are. As the relationship gets older, this turns into trust, and the couple is no longer scared of sharing their most important secrets with one another. That trust doesn’t always develop though. Sometimes, fear takes the place of trust, and this is a death knell to a relationship. Constant secrets and a disinclination to share mean that the trust never developed, and it’s time to move on.

8. Incompatible and Stubborn Goals

Sometimes, even when couples get along, they want such radically different things out of life that the relationship will never succeed. Some things are simply more important than the minor changes that couples are expected to make—like where you want to live, whether you want children, whether you want to be married. If both partners have goals that won’t work and they refuse to change them, the relationship will end sooner or later.

9. Cheating

Cheating should never be tolerated in a relationship, as it is a violation of the very obligations that a relationship is founded on. Cheating demonstrates a lack of respect, a lack of caring, and a sexual dissatisfaction with the relationship. If there is cheating, then the relationship should have already ended before it had a chance to happen.

10. Abuse

If either partner is abusive, the relationship needs to end immediately. There is no salvaging a relationship that is accepts the harm of either partner. Leave as soon as safety will allow, and inform the authorities if necessary.

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Top 7 Ways to Dress to Impress a First Date

2011-12-26T22:47:00.000-08:00

Top 7 Ways to Dress to Impress a First Date

You always need to pull yourself together. However, there are few times during the week, however, when the way you dress impacts your life in big ways. Most of that is how you dress at work between 9 and 5. That can be hard. The last one is on date night. Do not underestimate this one, especially if this happens to be your first date night with a woman.

Since good impressions, just like great outfits, are very hard to make, it’s important to pay attention to your etiquette. Good things can definitely happen if you’ve got the right etiquette. The first part: your presentation. If you’re a laid-back person that doesn’t pay too much attention to appearance, that’s about to chance. For most women, how you present yourself and put in effort to look good is a sign of the kind of respect you hold for her. So, here’s a list of the 7 things to do and not do when dressing to impress a first date:

Don’t overdo the cologne. Every girl likes a nice-smelling guy, but please don’t bludgeon that poor damsel.

Do not wear any piece of clothing or accessory for which words like ‘interesting’ ‘quaint’ or ‘zany’ could apply. T-shirts that have slapstick humour sayings, ‘Jackie for Mayor’ pins, and the old cowboy hat dad gifted you are not to be worn to your first date; strictly restricted. These don’t show how intelligent you are. Let your actions and words do that job.

Keep that phone silent. No self-respecting lady will be impressed by a guy that can’t give her his full attention when she’s with him.

Check the fly.

Yes, going out with a woman for the first time ever is a special occasion. She expects you to dress for it. No need to sweat it out in a tie, but most girls would love a smart jacket. However, if the destination demands a formal tie, make sure you don’t forget.

Groom yourself. Wash the hair, clip the fingernails. This might be something you do once in a blue moon, but today is definitely one of those days. Most women will notice these details and mark you down on them. In fact, they probably look at their guy’s hands more than their own. Dirty nails are definitely a put-off. Be presentable. They will also notice the white flakes on your shoulder. So, yes, do breakout that dandruff gel. If it’s a serious issue for you, just don’t wear a dark shirt – simple.

Women obsess over shoes. That includes not just the shoes of other women and their own, but YOUR shoes too. So, take out your nicest pair if the venue conforms. She will judge you based on them. Pick the right pair. Here’s a guide: simple sneakers, moccasins, or driving shoes for afternoons, loafers or lace-ups shoes for evenings and flip-flops are banned. Do this bit right, and you’ll have scored brownie points before even shaking hands with her.

Top 8 Best Things to Say to a Guy You Just Met

2011-12-26T22:44:00.000-08:00

Top 8 Best Things to Say to a Guy You Just Met

The most challenging part of meeting a new guy is to know the best way to strike an engaging conversation up that will make him want more. So, we’ve brought you the 8 best things to say so you can hook up with any dude, anytime, anywhere.

1. At the club: ‘Dare you to show me that moonwalk.’

To guys, it’s as mandatory to prove themselves in a dare as it is to apply deo spray every morning. Macarena, Dougie, or moonwalk – he is going to oblige. When he ends up making a total clown of himself, you will be right there to go in and save him from 2 left feet. Guessing he’s going to be polite enough to repay you with a drink.

2. At the restaurant bar: ‘They’ve got the best ever nachos here. Have you ever tried them?’

If no nachos are on the menu, choose some other menu item you’ve got strong opinions of, like wings or pizza. Best bet? He comes with you and agrees to share up a plate of it. Worst case scenario? The guy disagrees and you fight over it flirtatiously. Then, you offer him to buy some – simply to prove the guy wrong. It’s really a ‘win-win’ line that’s going to get any guy eating right off the plate. Quite literally.

3. At friend’s party: ‘ I’ve been wanting to speak to you right since I got here, but no one’s even introduced me. So, I thought I’d go ahead and introduce myself.’

Men love confident women. He will think that your ‘chutzpah’ in approaching him is pretty hot. Of course, many guys also like making the first move. However, that does not mean that they will not be surprised pleasantly when the girl does the legwork instead for once.

4. At laundromat: ‘I am bored. Whaddya typically do when the underwear’s drying?’

Guys are very visual creatures. Although you’ve just mentioned the guy’s underwear, he is thinking of yours automatically and how they are most likely lacy and black or not even there altogether. So, you’ve basically got him hooked onto you right there. Even if the only awesome suggestion you’ve got is a quick Fruit Ninja round on your iPhone, he’s definitely in.

5. At the park: Any clue how this blanket can be turned into that Twister board? Really dying to play!’

This one is going to show the guy that you’re energetic, playful, and fun – an all-rounder quick line. He will be very curious to know what other impossibly crazy things you’ll dream up next.

6. At baseball games: ‘Bet you a drink that (insert name of player)’s gonna hit a home-run within the inning.’

It is the nature of men to be very competitive. There really is nothing like a little harmless poke to get ‘em roaring and going. He will most likely raise stakes, turn that drink into shots, and even spend the rest of the time at the game speaking to you. Thus, even if the player with the cute booty ends up not hitting home run, you’ve just scored a date after the game.

7. At the gym: ‘You definitely look like you’ve got your way about this place. Now, where’s the machine that works those glutes?’

While men consistently flatter their girlfriends (“Your hair look amazing today! Cute top!”), men infrequently receive any compliments from each other. So, when they catch one coming from you, they certainly do take note. By telling him that he certainly knows the way round that gym, it is you indirectly telling him how manly and buff he looks. That fees straight into the male macho ego. He will be more willing in helping you to find the machine you’ve been looking for in return. And, most likely, a ton more as well…

8. At the beach: ‘Bet you’ve been wondering how I keep off tan lines.’

No. He was not. However, after that last comment, that is probably all that his mind will think of so long as you are lying next to him. If it is on him, you will definitely be staying right there and talk to him… until you’ve given up your tan spray addiction secret to him anyway.

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Top 5 Best Ways to Tackle Trust Issues in a Relationship

2011-12-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Best Ways to Tackle Trust Issues in a Relationship

Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. Trust can be accomplished best through open communication of feelings as often as possible rather than relying on misdirected hostility. All relationships have their ups and downs but you may find that there are things you can do to help minimize the downs and make the ups that much better. Building or even rebuilding trust is important, that’s why we’re going to be looking at the top 5 ways you can tackle trust issues in a relationship.

1: Admit You Have a Trust Issue

Just like most other problems the first step is admitting that you have a problem to begin with. Both people in the relationship need to admit that trust issues exist before you can even consider working on your trust issues together. Men especially have a hard time admitting there are any problems in a relationship or any other part of their life for that matter. It’s important to open up and communicate effectively to put any fears you may have to rest before you will be able to move forward.

2: Don’t Play the “Blame Game”

When begin communicating with your partner about any trust issues you may have in your relationship it’s important not to start throwing blame around. It’s also important to keep excuses to a minimum. It’s possible to apologize without blaming your partner. Of course this is a two way street. Both sides need to be able to admit their faults in order to work through them. If you’re going to take the time to try and communicate your feelings about such a sensitive subject it’s important to be patient. Leave childish games at the door before you start dealing with real issues and you will get a lot more accomplished.

3: Always be Consistent

Being inconsistent by breaking promises can often times bring about distrust in a relationship. You should always try to do what you say you’re going to, when you say you will. If you say you’re going to be home at 6pm but don’t get home until 9pm it’s important to communicate with your partner to avoid unneeded worry which can also lead to distrust. It’s also important to begin to understand why fights start to begin with so you can be more mindful of preventing them in the future. Fighting rarely accomplishes much and can leave a lasting negative impact on anyone involved, especially children.

4: Prepare What You Want to Say

Bringing up trust issues is about as fun as getting a cavity drilled but if you’ve made a commitment to change it will need to be done. Always keep in mind that while you may think it’s a great idea to talk about feelings, your partner may not think so. Having what you’d like to say prepared can help you steer the conversation a little more smoothly and maybe even turn it into something productive. If the conversation begins to derail and negative subjects that are way off topic come up it’s important to take a timeout before it turns into a full blown fight. Address only what you’re feeling. For example “I feel worried when you don’t come home” not “You’re probably out with someone from work cheating on me!”

5: Take Action

You can talk the talk but can you really walk the walk when it comes to tackling tough trust issues in your relationship? We all know change is hard but when you work hard at it over time you can begin to change your behavioral patterns to improve your quality of life. If your partner is pulling away then make efforts to get closer. Just talking about what makes you unhappy in your relationship is not enough. You have to take action to make a real change.

Top 5 Get Stolen Laptops Back

2011-12-26T05:59:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Get Stolen Laptops Back

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The contents of your hard drive might be worth more to you – and a thief – than the laptop itself. But our Data Delete feature helps you prevent costly and traumatic identity theft. With it, you can remotely and selectively erase sensitive files, personal photos, financial data, and stored passwords. So you stay safe and in control.

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Top 10 of the Possible Reasons why Google wants Yahoo!

2011-12-23T15:37:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the Possible Reasons why Google wants Yahoo!

A report yesterday [Oct-22-11] freaks me out this early Halloween. I mean, is this a joke? [Mashable] according to The Wall Street Journal, The Great Google is mulling purchasing Yahoo and has contacted at least two venture capital firms to help buy the company’s core business, according to a report.

Google and prospective partners have held discussions, but haven’t put forth a formal proposal to buy the search giant, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited “a person familiar with the matter...”

Hmmm... kinda interesting topic for this week so I research and found these few reasons why Google might buy yahoo!

Here's 10 of the Possible Reasons why Google wants Yahoo!

1 - Google would be interesting to bring in Google’s very own social networking service Google+ to Yahoo’s audience of nearly 700 million unique visitors a month.

2 - The deal will help Google to get a closer access with the current Yahoo’s “premium” content publishers like ABC News.

3 - Part of Google’s attempt to bid up prices to make the acquisition more difficult for competitors such as Microsoft.

4 - Google wants to increase it current ads revenue by selling the ad space across Yahoo sites. Yahoo’s display-ad business including graphical, interactive and video ads is worth a whopping $2 billion annually. Google is the No. 1 player in Web search but in the display-ad market, Facebook is dominating the overall market with projected $2 billion in net revenue this year, with Yahoo generating $1.6 billion and Google generating $1.1 billion.

5 - Part of Google’s strategy to get in the Chinese market’s big giant Alibaba. Currently Yahoo has an approximately 43% stake in Alibaba.com with pre-tax value that worth more than $12 billion dollars.

6 - Google has pile of cash sitting in its coffer – $42.56 billion so buying Yahoo might just be another good idea to diversify its investment.

7 - Google aim to add Yahoo own’s Flickr to their existing portfolio and integrate it into Google+.

8 - Google will be able to lessen their US Corporation Taxes by gradually transfer functions from US Google search to a foreign owned Yahoo.

9 - Google aims the right answers for Yahoo!Answers.

10 - Google wants to show he's always the big daddy!

Top 10 of the Must-Try Adventure Places in the Philippines

2011-12-23T15:33:00.000-08:00

Top 10 of the Must-Try Adventure Places in the Philippines

Sometimes, the ones who are bound to you are the one who makes a great influence to you. Sharing a story to a friend about the places you’ve been is good, but bringing them to that place and letting them feel and experience the same feeling of what you have felt when somebody have shared it to you is better.
We only have three seasons of life:

a. Full of energy, lots of time, but no money
b. Full of energy, lots of money, but no time
c. We have lots of money, lots of time, but no more energy

What season are you now? When will you be able to do outdoors and have some adventures? May these pieces of pictures encourage those people out there to see ten of the many magnificent art works of God, from mountains to beaches, from ocean and seas to waterfalls, from boulders to caves, from northern part of the Philippines to the southern part of the country, Swim, hike, and explore!

1 - Mt.Pulag, Kabayan Benguet

Mt. Pulag also known as the “Playground of Gods”, standing at 9,586 feet above sea level, found in the Cordillera region of Central Luzon, is the highest mountain in Luzon and second highest in the Philippines next to Mt. Apo. The Mt. Pulag National Park is open all year round. Dry season is the best time to trek up to the summit preferably from the month of November to March for you are able to witness breath taking sea of clouds.

Most of its visitors and guests were attracted not only in its low temperature and spectacular sea of clouds, but also on its unique characteristics for its rolling plains, mossy forest and an amazing eye soothing greens which defines its biodiversity. You can camp on the top but only on designated areas. Be sure that you have warm clothing to protect yourself in cold weather as the temperature drops.

The mountain is classified as a major climb with its five defined trails to reach on to the summit which defines it difficulty. These are the Ambangeg trail, also known as the executive trail and the easiest, the Eddet trail, Tawangan trail, Ambaguio trail, and the Akiki trail which is said to be the most difficult among the five.

2 - Lipata Caves

(Lipata Caves of Quezon Province) From Lipata Island is said to have seven 7 Caves which called the Lipata Caves. The said island is found at the Bondoc Peninsula in Quezon which takes you 3-4 hours drive from Manila.

It will take you a 20-30 minutes boat ride from the Padre Burgos Pier, the jump off area, to the island. From the Island a 15-20-minute trek will transpire you to see rock formations at the side of the mountain and amazed with the stalactites and lime stones inside the caves. You can also witness the view of the sea from above along the trail.

The rock formation inside the caves gives amazement into its visitors. The soil of Lipata caves are rich in minerals which are transported by the residents all the way down to the foot of the mountain which is used for growing their crops. However, mining in the caves is prohibited. This activity will surely destroy the caves’ natural rock formations.

3 - Dampalitan Island

From the province of Quezon lies an island name Dampalitan. Its white sandy beach and long stretch shorelines attracts most of its visitors. The beautiful long stretch of the beach and quiet place returns a peaceful and relaxing experience with nature.

Rocky formation will be seen during the low tide. You can even take your photo almost at the middle of the sea. Take those shots while enjoying the light of the sunset in the place.
A bench near the seashore is best for a seat to watch on the dramatic scene of a sunset along with your best friend or love ones.

4 - Borawan Island

Not far from the Dampalitan Island is the Borawan Island which is name after the combination of Boracay and Palawan for its characteristics of white sand and huge rock formations similar to that of Palawan’s cliffs. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the place with its crystal clear water, and long stretch white beach at the west coast of the island.

You can climb on to the top of the huge rocks ranging from 15-20 feet high allows you to view the west and east coast of the island and take shots of your pictures. Be careful on climbing because the edges of the rock are quite sharp.

Camping is allowed in the island, but make sure that you have your head lamps, flash light, extra batteries, and drinking water with you. There is no electricity and fresh water available in the area. If you are avoiding a crowd in the place, you can visit the island before the summer euphoria begins.

5 - Pagbilao Grande Island (Isla Putting Buhangin)

Pagbilao Grande Island in Pagbilao Quezon is also called as “Isla Putting Buhangin” with its fine white sand. It’s cold crystal clear water and white sand stretch attracts its guests. In here also found the “Kwebang Lampas”, a cave located at the east point of the stretch, and one of the highlights when you go in Pagbilao Grande.
The water here is more ideal for swimming compare to the nearby islands of Borawan and Dampalitan. The Pagbilao GrandeIsland is not that crowded with people compared with other beach resorts near it. You can go to the cave known as the “Kwebang Lampas” by passing through the rocky area at the side of foot of the cliff at the east point of the island. Be careful of the slippery rocks you may encounter while going inside the cave. Cold and relaxing views from the cave will definitely sooth you to the nature.

6 - Cape EngañO in Palaui Island

It is like a secret paradise to witness a captivating view of the Dos Hermanos Island from the Cape Engano Lighthouse also known as the “Farol de Cabo Engano”. Located at northern point of Palaui Island, Sta.Ana, Cagayan, an 18th Century light house built during the Spanish time which guides the ships on the coastal areas of Sta.Ana. 229 steps of concrete stair and a trail will lead you all the way to the lighthouse.

Palaui Island was declared as a National Marine Reserve in August 28, 1994 encompassing an area of 7,145 hectares (17,660 acres). The waters around the island boast of 21 commercial species of fishes with about 50 hectares (120 acres) of undisturbed corals.

The hike from Punta Verde, the southeast tip of Palaui, to Cape Engaño takes about 3.5 to 4 hours of hike through beautiful verdant scenery. Primitive camping is allowed at the lighthouse vicinity. [source: wikipedia]

7 - 7 Chambers of Callao Cave in Cagayan

The Callao Cave is located on the Province of Cagayan near Tuguegarao City. According to the locals, the cave has seven chambers and formations namely as the Column, Chapel, Skeleton, Elephant’s Head, Praying Angel, Rocket, Lion’s Head, and the Dog’s Head; the 7th chamber is usually closed except during the holy week.

The photo above is the second chamber of the cave which became a Cathedral by the locals of Cagayan. Each chamber allows the natural light to enlighten the dim areas of the cave. Before witnessing the magnificent cave of stalactites and stalagmites, you have to pass the test of your stamina by surpassing a stair with approximately 200 steps. It said that there are still unexplored areas after the seventh chamber of Callao Cave.

[1] Callao Cave has gained another reputation after the discovery of a foot bone on a excavation done near the first chamber's entrance was proven by archaeologist to be about 67,000years old pushing back the long known Tabon man of being the oldest discovered human remains in the country. this did not just brought a new record within the country but has also placed the Philippines in the sixth position worldwide to have found the oldest Homo sapien fossil.

[source:dong ho’s eskapo 3.0, digital photographers philippines]

8 - Merloquette Falls in Zamboanga

From the Latin City of Asia, Zamboanga, found a magnificent piece of hidden treasure in Merloquete Falls, located at Sitio Merloquet, Barangay Sibulao, Zamboanga City. An approximate 2 hours drive from the city all the way to the jump off. From the jump off, it will drive your excitement band test your endurance by a 15 minutes downhill trek before witnessing the enchanted and majestic waterfall.

Measuring with an estimated width of 13 meters wide and a height of 10 meters high, the soothing sound of the water will surely amazed you. The second water fall with an estimated width of 8 meters wide and a height of 5 meters high lie above the first one that will test your endurance to witness its beauty. It is said that there are eleven waterfalls above the first one that is rarely visited and explored.

9 - Mt.Gulugod Baboy and Anilao Boulders

Not from afar from an overnight hike to Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Mabini Anilao, Batangas, was an amazing side trip to witness scattered boulders of rocks near at the beach. It was really surprising to see and walk on through the rock before having a swim in the clear waters of Anilao.

Anilao Batangas is well known as one of the best diving sites not only in the Philippines but all over the world. Unknowingly, there is a secret place for explorers and hikers to hangout out there to discover and see the beauty of these boulders with the strong waves splashing and playing on it.

At the end of the rocky stretch found a small cave where in you can stay. From there, you can choose where to swim by passing through it. You can also see bats inside the cave when you look upward inside, and requires you for a duck walk to pass through the other side and enjoy beautiful scenery of the sea.

10 - Mt. Makiling in Los Banos Laguna

Mt.Makiling situated at Los Banos Laguna is one of the known enchanted mountains in the Philippines because of the mystical Diwata (fairy) Maria Makiling who takes care of the mountain. According to te locals, you can encounter Diwata Maria Makiling in three persons, you can see her as a maiden, a mother, and an old woman along the trail while trekking on the mountain.

Rising with a 1109 meters above sea level, Mt.Makiling is not just simply an enchanted mountain, but classified as a volcano. It is one of the most challenging must try day hike that probably test your patience and thrill you into the adventure.

[1]The Makiling Traverse is a classic example of an extended dayhike - a climb whose trekking time makes it a "major climb" but whose trail circumstances favor a long dayhike. It is a favorite training climb for mountains that are Difficulty 8/9 or higher - such as Mt Guiting-Guiting - and for good reason: a Makiling Traverse gives hikers a preview of extended hiking (8 hours/day) over a period of three or even four days. Moreover, Makiling gives samplers for various. Melkas Ridge, for example, is an introduction to the long rock scrambling of Guiting-Guiting; the proliferation of limatik and jungle density is the same environment of Halcon; and the meanderings of the Wild Boar Trail evoke Napulauan. Finally, the 'thrill' of a traverse is a junior version of what it takes to cross over Dulang-Dulang to Kitanglad, or Kidapawan to Kapatagan.

[source: Pinoy mountaineer]