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IMMACULATE CONCEPCION PARISH - Walking Tour MALABON

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KARATE KATA SEPAI

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ResToeRun - Gateway Mall Araneta City, Cubao WALKING TOUR MANILA PH

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CRISPY XIAO LONG BAO - WALKING TOUR MANILA PH

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QUANTUM SKYVIEW - Gateway Mall 2 Araneta City, Cubao WALKING TOUR MANIL...

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“101 things I learned from architecture school”

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 06:13:00 +0000

Architecture begins with an idea.

Good design solutions are not merely physically interesting but are driven by underlying ideas. An idea is a specific mental structure by which we organize, understand, and give meaning to external experiences and information. Without underlying ideas informing their buildings, architects are merely space planners. Space planning with decoration applied to “dress it up” is not architecture; architecture resides in the DNA of a building, in an embedded sensibility that infuses its whole.

In architecture, the designs are not merely for aesthetics. Behind every design, there should be a specific idea. This specific idea shall define the design and stet it apart from space planning. The idea therefore should be something that gives it purpose. For instance, if one is to design a window, the window should be in context to its purpose. The window should then be designed according to what idea it should be, like it can be a window that is specifically designed to give a great view of the ocean.

Citing another example, the EPA New England Regional Laboratory Building was designed based on the idea that it is environmental building.

It has columns of natural light which allows the use of daylight dimmers.

It has skylight which magnifies and directs daylight deep into the building.

The windows were set higher to allow more natural light deeper into the building.

Draw hierarchically

When drawing in any medium, never work at a “100% level of detail” from one end of the sheet toward the other, blank end of the sheet. Instead, start with the most general elements of the composition and work gradually toward the more specific aspects of it. Begin by laying out the entire sheet. Use light guide lines, geometric alignments, visual gut-checks, and other methods to cross-check the proportions, relationships, and placement of the elements you are drawing. When you achieve some success at this schematic level, move to the next level of detail. If you find yourself focusing on details in a specific area of the drawing, indulge briefly, then move to other area of the drawing. Evaluate your success continually, making local adjustments in the context of the entire sheet.

In drawing, the process should be to start from the basic or the main concept of the design. From the basic concept, one then goes on to the details in a gradual way, making sure that each additional detail added to the main design complements and is in proportion with the entire concept or the main idea. This way, one can be assured that he is progressing properly and correctly. If one starts from the basic then moves on to one detail to the next, he can then evaluate each level of his progress. At the same time, his corrections will be more organized and he will not deviate from the original idea or concept of the design.

Cool drawing titles for schematic design

Use a light-colored marker with a big chisel point to form lowercase architectural letters; then trace around the resulting shapes with a thin black pen.

In making schematic designs, one must use first a marker with light color and has a big chisel point. This is in making lowercase letters. Then with a thin black pen, one now traces the shape around the letters written with the light colored marker. This process is definitely the best way of forming letters for schematic designs because it eliminates unevenness and irregularity in the letters.

A good designer isn’t afraid to throw away a good idea.

Just because an interesting idea occurs to you doesn’t mean it belongs in the building you are designing. Subject every idea, brainstorm, random musing, and helpful suggestion to careful, critical consideration. Your goal as a designer should be to create an integrated whole, not to incorporate all the best features in your building whether or not they work together.

Even though one has the best ideas on mind, it is important for the architect to be able to choose only what is best and discard what will not work for the given building. Part of the job of a good designer is to make everything work together for a specific project and this includes “editing” or removing of thing that are not necessary even though they are good ideas in general. Lastly, a good designer should also know when his design had enough details or design.

One example is Zaha’s Olympics Aquatic Center which was slammed by the House of Commons as overdesigned and overpriced.

A dynamic composition encourages the eye to explore.

Dynamic compositions are almost always asymmetrical. They can suggest activity, excitement, fun, movement, flow, aggression, and conflict. Less successful examples can be jarring or disorienting.

There is a certain imbalance in dynamic compositions because once accomplished they always suggest movement. The dynamic composition shows movement not just in the form of action or activity. The movement may also be in the form of emotional movement, such as feeling of aggression or having conflicting emotions.

Overdesign

At the outset of the design process, make your spaces about 10 percent larger than they need to be to meet the assigned program. During the design process, additional spatial requirements will arise- for mechanical rooms, structural columns, storage, circulation space, wall thicknesses, and a hundred other things not anticipated when the building program was created.

The point of overdesigning is not to design a larger building than is necessary but ti design one that is ultimately the right size. In the unlikely event the extra space turns out to be unnecessary, you will find it easier to shrink an overlarge building than to create more space where it doesn’t already exist.

When starting a design process it is true that it is important to make the spaces 10% larger because additional designs or inputs will be later on added to the design. The process includes adding the other requirements of the design so the process of having additional 10% space is quite helpful in allowing space for these additions. It is also very practical, as the author pointed, to have more space even when you will eventually not make use of it than to find yourself having not enough room for the detail and thereby unable to complete the design.

Architects are late bloomers.

Most architects do not hit their professional stride until around age 50 !

There is perhaps no other profession that requires one to integrate such a broad range of knowledge into something so specific and concrete. An architect must be knowledgeable in history, art, must create a building that meets regulatory codes, keeps out the weather, withstands earthquakes, has functioning elevators and mechanical systems, and meets the complex functional and emotional needs of its users. Learning to integrate so many concerns into a cohesive product takes a long time, with lots of trial and error along the way.

If you’re going to be in the field of architecture, be in it for the long haul. It’s worth it.

This is true. The field of architecture is generally for people who have aged quite well. The best architects today and in the past generations are those who were able to successfully incorporate the things he has learned in life to his own designs. What makes the architect different from other designers is this ability. Therefore architecture is also a long process for the architect. He must be able to age well and this includes learning from life process and then drawing out whatever he has learned, the specific learning, for the specific design.

SM AURA - Breads, pastries, cakes, etc . WALKING TOUR MANILA PH

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Hulong Duhat - Gervacio, Don Basilio Bautista to Women's Club WALKING TO...

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Malabon City from Concepcion to A. Bonifacio

Should You Insure Art Work

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:36:00 +0000

Should you insure art work? This is one of the most common questions asked by people who have invested money on fine art and people who have inherited a valuable piece of art. The question of course is very easy. Of course if it has significant value, then you should insure it because it is the only way that will protect your investment. The question should be, how much should you insure your art.

Roof fresco of Pantokrator, Nativity of the Theotokos Church, Bitola, Macedonia by Peter Milosevic

This is really a tricky question and one that many people fail to give enough attention to. For example, many people insure their art in almost the same amount every year. They approach it in the same way that they insure their car or homes. The fact is, an art work is totally different because its value appreciates, instead of depreciates, over time. So, if you are insuring, say a painting for the last ten years and insuring it for the same amount ever since, the value of your art may actually have appreciated and you are under insuring it. This means that should something happen, you will get less than the actual value of your art.

Anyone who insures a fine art should therefore understand that the value of piece of art increases over time. It is therefore necessary to have it assessed every year for an actual valuation. It is also necessary to have a reliable appraiser so that you will know exactly the value of an art work.

Art work insurance facts

Insuring a piece of art is not the same as insuring your car or other properties. Here are some facts about insuring your art work that can help you in how to properly insure your art that will cover its actual value.

First you need to remember that your fine art, especially if it is an antique, actually increases its value over time. This is why art is considered a good investment. This means that you just cannot insure it for the same amount or value year after year. You need to have it appraised every other year or every year. Second, you must remember that a piece of art, once it is damaged, is hard to restore. Sometime, it even loses its optimum value because of the damage, although it can still be valuable. This means that you need to find a good insurance company that is backed up by a good art restoration company. Lastly, have a good appraisal. This means not relying on just art dealers to appraise your fine art. It is best to have it appraised by experts, such as art appraisers and advisors of museums and art galleries. Most importantly, do not appraise the piece of art yourself. Many people do this by simply making an online research in appraising the art. Appraising an art piece requires more than this. There are many factors that an appraiser considers, including the condition of the piece, before arriving at an actual value of a piece of art.

Appraisal tips for fine arts

Once you bought a piece of art or inherited it from someone, the first thing that you should do is to have it appraised. This way, not only will you be able to determine the actual value of your piece of art, you will also be able to have it insured for its actual value. Having your fine art appraised is therefore the most important part of insuring it.

Now, when to appraisal, do not trust your dealer or the gallery to have it appraised. This does not mean that you should not trust them, it is just a matter of conflict of interest. They may appraise it for higher value because it will make them look good.

Second, do not self-appraise. This means that you should hire experts to do the job. Many people, simply insure the art on how much they paid for it. Although this protects you in terms of cost, it does not cover the actual value of the art. For example, your fine art may have already increased its value over the years.

Third, be wary of free appraisals. They do not have any reason to appraise your piece accurately unless you consign it to them. The best thing is to have it appraised by an expert. Do not think about what you can save from free appraisal. Think about how much you can lose if they under value your art. When it comes to art, the best thing to do is to hire an expert appraisal.

What you should know about free appraisals

When it comes to art appraisal, free is not always good and not always free. It may seem free and it may seem a good deal, but the truth is, it may just cost you more. So, if you have a new piece of fine art and you need to have it appraised, steer clear away from free appraisals offered by auction houses and collection stores. Here are the reasons why:

Firsts, the way they appraise an art piece is different. Why is it different? Because basically, they only consider the resale value of the object. This means how much the object will be sold at the soonest time possible.

Second, they do not have the expertise in assessing art pieces. There are many things to consider when it comes to assessing the value of an art pieces that even auction houses seek the help of expert appraisers when it comes to valuable pieces.

Third, having them appraised your art piece is like asking a buyer how much your art piece is. Even if you tell them that you are not interested in selling, they know that they should give you an amount that will be profitable for them should you decide to sell it to them later. In short, it is a conflict of interest. If you are interested in selling, better have it appraised by an expert before bringing it to them to sell.

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Lucifer Season 6 Review

That was a BS ending!

That's it?! After all the talk about self actualization, god's plan and all, the system being broken, and becoming better, Lucifer, the Lord of Hell, the Punisher of the Wicked, is nothing but just a Therapist of the Damn! what a demotion.. If all that was needed was for someone to counsel the damn in hell, I am sure Linda would be better than Lucifer, having saved the devil herself. They should have just sent her there when she dies.

Having said that, I feel this season tied up the lives of everybody, except Trixie, but it also invalidates major canons from the five seasons prior: 1) self-actualization of angels (clearly Lucy did not self actualize to become therapist, he needed to be saved by her own daughter), isn't self actualization same as calling? 2) God's plan (no plan for Lucy there, he was just punished when he was sent to hell, it was not to help him at all, again, since he did not self actualize to become a therapist), 3)Trixie-Lucy almost father-daughter was not real (Lucy abandoned her when she needed him most, without even saying goodbye), 4) Lucy being vulnerable only to Chloe made her the most special among all the beings for him, well, not anymore.

For lack of continuity, this will only work if this is one of MCU's What If episodes

Season 5 will always be the ending of this show for me.

Karate Kid Kata Training

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Kata - Unsu

Junior Black Belt

Harbour Plaza North Point

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:07:00 +0000

Harbour Plaza North Point

Harbour Plaza North Point
665 King's Road North Point Hong Kong

This 4-star luxury hotel is a 5-star in my book!

This hotel may not be as modern as the other hotels around but it has its own unique charm. The rooms are clean, the lobby is small but grand and the food and drinks are good. What made them exceptional:

The clean, blue luxurious swimming pool. My son loved it so much that when we were at Disneyland, he wanted to go back to the hotel for a swim.
The super fast check in and out. I booked through Agoda and they were all expecting us.
The spectacular view of Victoria Harbour from our room.
My requests: smoking room, not on very top floors. Like I said, they were expecting us and it was waiting for us, all ready to be our home for 5 days.
The English speaking, amiable and helpful staff.
Honest staff: the room has a safe but like typical tourists that we are, we did not bother to put our valuables in them and some will not fit. We just left laptops, LV bags around and other valuable stuff everyday. Not a single item got stolen, the staff tidied the rooms, yes even our expensive luggage and valuable lying around, they arranged them nicely but nothing was stolen.
They have everything you need, just like a 5-star hotel. First aid kit, sewing kit, iphone sim card eject key. Yes, I know, we were needy bunch, but they have everything we ask.
Location: just across Quarry Bay MTR station, 7/11 & groceries, market, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway and restos around
Price: I know price is relative and Harbour Plaza North Point may be a bit expensive to some because it is not a new hotel but the hotel is what I can say as value for money.
Internet: Before I booked the hotel I read the reviews and this is basically the complaint of past guests. I thought it's okay since we will be out most of the time and will have internet on our phones. I was surprised however that they have very fast internet. Yes, fast! My son can play his online games, not ordinary games but MMRPG massively multiplayer role playing game, and you need very fast internet to play that. I did not receive any complaint from my son, thankfully.
Room: Large by HK standard, everything functions well (dimmed lights, AC/heater, hot & cold shower, blinds, etc.)
Other things that will take up more than just one blog but you will all enjoy it when you stay in this hotel.

I just love this hotel and will definitely come back next year. See you soon Harbour Plaza North Point! Can't wait!

Yes, fast internet - that's my son playing MMRPG game

super comfy bed

view of Victoria Harbour at night

the best part of my stay in this hotel

waiting for the hotel bus to bring us to the airport

Bye Harbor Plaza, see you next year!

waiting for the elevator

Victoria Harbour view from our hotel during the day

that's me

see you next year Harbour Plaza

clear blue pool

basking in the sun and getting a tan


my son enjoying the pool

ISLLC Standard #1 ISLLC Standard #1 Planning School Improvement Name: Planning School Improvement that Ensures Student Success Workshop Facilitator. - ppt download

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 23:53:00 +0000

ISLLC Standard #1 ISLLC Standard #1 Planning School Improvement Name: Planning School Improvement that Ensures Student Success Workshop Facilitator. - ppt download: Overview & Introductions  Name of Facilitator  Introductions  Overview / Agenda  Guiding Questions  Targeted Objectives  ISLLC Standards © AZ Board of Regents, BEST Professional Development, All rights reserved, 2012.

Guevarra’s

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:36:00 +0000

Chef Laudico's Guevarra’s

P. Guevara

Manila, Philippines

Tel. Nos. 705 1811 / 705 1874 / 0917 311 2222

What you can find at Chef Laudico's Guevarra’s are good food, not exceptional but good. For P399 (weekday lunch), P499 (weekday dinner) and P599 (weekends), you will be satisfied. The best things about Guevarra's can be summed up into the following: enough parking, ambiance, service, callos and kare kare. To be honest I will probably not dine here again, unless someone pays for me.

And for those who want really good food for the same price, I suggest you go to Legend Villa's Lola Maria's buffet. I have a lot of good things to say about that restaurant, you can read about it here.

The presentation of food is also good. Take a look at what you can expect:

lechon, bagnet, crispy liempo

tapa, squid, ribs

Angus tapa

ribs

kare kare

callos

fried chicken adobo

paella

adobong kangkong

bite size salad

lumpiang ubod

pizza

puding

maja blanca

carmel tart

yema balls

Dad's World Buffet

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:02:00 +0000

EDSA Branch

207 EDSA, Greenhills, Mandaluyong City

Padre Faura Branch
#523 Merchant Bldg., Padre Faura cor. Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila

West Avenue Branch
15 West Avenue, Quezon City

SM Megamall Branch
Level 4 Bridgeway, SM Megamall EDSA, Mandaluyong City

Glorietta III Branch
2nd Level, Glorietta 3 Ayala Center, Makati City

There was a time when Dad's World Buffet was the only name when it comes to buffet here in Manila. Now, there are buffet/eat-all-you-can restos in just about every corner in Manila. One thing remains the same though - if you want value for your money, go to Dad's World buffet. They have several Dad's promos so you can save a lot of money and still get to eat at one of the best, if not the best, buffet around.

Anyway, last night my friend and buffet buddy Melissa and I once again went to Dad's. We always go to Dads because it never fails to satisfy. In fact, we've been going there for more than 10 years now and there was never a time that we did not feel happy and satisfied. It may not be the most expensive one in around but it is still the best when it comes to value for your money. Imagine, Imagine, other buffet restos will charge you P1,000++. Are they worth that much? Can you eat that much? I mean, yes, they serve all sorts of stuff but the bottom line is, is your P1,000++ worth it. With Dad's, you do not have to pay as much so you get more than what you pay for.

So, for the nth time, here we were again at Dad's Megamall and here are just some of my faves:

Dad's Ham

US Roast Turkey

Oysters Rockefeller

Salisbury Steak

Lechon

Paella, Bagnet, Lechon, Liempo

Tempura & Assorted Maki & Sushi


Cheese Cake, Coffee Jelly & Blueberry Creme brulee

That's me and Melissa (she paid for our food, thanks), enjoying good food and good company:

Here is their menu (as of Aug. 2016):

(Available in Dads SM MEGAMALL • GLORIETTA 3 • EDSA
• MANILA• WEST AVENUE)

CARVING STATION

U.S. Roast Beef
Choice of Mushroom gravy or Pepper sauce with Baked Potato and Buttered Vegetables

U.S. Roast Turkey
Choice of Brown giblet or White giblet with Cranberry Jelly and Mashed Potatoes

New Zealand Roast Leg of Lamb
Choice of Mint Jelly or Au’ Jus with Brocolli, Cauliflower, Marbled Potatoes and Baguio Beans

Dads Ham

SEAFOOD GRILL

Salmon
Tuna
Mahi Mahi

Squid
Other assorted seafood

CHINA

DIMSUM
Beef Brisket
Sharksfin
Pork Spareribs
Steamed Ox Tripe
Pork Siomai
Siopao (asado & bola bola)
Chicken feet
FRIED
Fried Squid w/ salt & chili
Fried Cuapao
Lumpiang Shanghai
SOUP
Seafood and Vegetables Cream Soup
BEEF
Beef Broccoli
PORK
Sweet & Sour Pork
Fried Pork Spareribs w/ salt & chili
Pata Tim

CHICKEN
Chicken Hot Salad
Chicken with tausi & chili
SEAFOOD
Fish Fillet Steamed with Soy Sauce
Fish Fillet Steamed with Garlic, onion
VEGETABLES
Mixed Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
NOODLES
Fried Noodles with Seafood and Vegetables Toppings
RICE
Yang Chow Fried Rice

THAILAND

Poh Pia Tod
(shrimp egg wrap – fried with sweet & sour sauce)

Yam Pla Duk Foo
(catfish salad)

Pandan Chicken
(fried marinated chicken fillet wrapped in pandan leaves)

Tod Lad Prik
(spicy sweet sour fish fillet)

Fish Cake
(Thai prawn cake)

Kaeng Karee Ki Haeng
(yellow chicken curry)

Kao Crook Kapi
(rice stir-fried with shrimp paste)

SINGAPORE

Hainanese Chicken
(steamed white chicken with ginger, soy, chili dipping sauce )

Cereal Shrimps

KOREA

Kalbi Jjim
(braised beef short ribs )

Chapchae
(Korean stir-fried noodles )

INDONESIA

Indonesian Roast Chicken

Chicken Sate
(marinated spicy chicken barbecue)

Pork Sate
(marinated spicy pork barbecue )

Beef Sate
(marinated spicy beef barbecue)

Beef Rendang

INDIA

Vegetable Samosas
(fried vegertable dumplings)

Chicken Tikka Masala

MALAYSIA

Lamb Curry
Sambal Goreng Sotong

GREECE

Beef Souvlaki
Pork Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki

ITALY

Pasta
Fish Fillet in Salsa Verde
Lasagna
Mushroom Lasagna
Beef Carpaccio
Ham Roulade

SPAIN

Paella
Lengua
Callos
Chicken Relleno
Sopa de Mariscos TAPAS
Gambas Ajillo
Mushroom Ala Plancha
Chorizo Croquettas
Turkey Croquettas
Menudo Sulepeña
Calamares
Onion Rings
Calamare con Potato Gratin
Garlic Chicken in Olive oil

BRAZIL

CHURRASCO
Beef
Chicken
Pork
Pork Sausage

AMERICA -USA

Beef Ribs in Hickory Sauce
Beef with Mushroom Sauce
Pork Spareribs with honey
Salisbury Steak
Buffalo Wings
Cajun Fried Chicken
Texan Pork Ribs
Chicken Fingers
Turkey Tetrazinni
Oysters Rockefeller
Clam Bake

MEXICO

Beef Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Nachos
Tacos

Includes Kamayan and Saisaki Buffets

KAMAYAN (PHILIPPINES)

Lechon de Leche
Crispy Pata
Lechon Belly
Pritchon de Leche
Kare Kare
Kamayan Soup
And more Kamayan regional specialties

SAISAKI (JAPAN)

Sushi
Sashimi
Makimono
Temaki
Tempura
Saisaki Steak
Robatayaki
Sukiyaki
Katsu & Furai
And more authentic Japanese specialties

DRINKS INCLUDED
Bottomless • Interchangeable

SHAKES
Fresh Mango Shake
Green Mango Shake
Dalandan Shake
Watermelon Shake
Buko Pandan Shake
Four Seasons Shake
Banana Shake
Carrot Shake
ICED TEA
Dads Iced Tea
Red Iced Tea

JUICES
Orange Juice
Mango Juice
Pineapple Juice
Lemonade
Blue Lemonade
SOFTDRINKS
Coke
Coke Light
Sprite
Royal
MILO

Here is their price:

DADS SAISAKI KAMAYAN

DADS WORLD BUFFET Price Schedule: Available in
DADS SM MEGAMALL • GLORIETTA 3 • EDSA
•MANILA • WEST AVENUE

Includes Saisaki & Kamayan Buffet

Includes Bottomless Shakes, Juices & Softdrinks

• DADS GLORIETTA 3 • EDSA •
MANILA • WEST AVENUE •

Monday-Friday Lunch Special Price P 688 (reg. price is P888)
Monday-Friday Dinner Special Price P 788 (reg. price is P888) Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Lunch&Dinner Special Price P 838 (reg. price is P888 )

• DADS SM MEGAMALL •

Monday-Friday Lunch Promo Price P 588 (reg. price is P888)

Monday-Friday Lunch Special Price P 688 (reg. price is P888) Monday-Friday Dinner Special Price P 788 (reg.price is P 888) Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Lunch&Dinner Special Price P838 (reg.price is P888)

70 Yrs Old and above – P 444 (Reg. price is P 888)

CHILDREN’s Buffet Price: 4′-4′.6″ Weekdays P348 • Weekends & Holidays P398 3′ – Below 4 ft. Weekdays P298 • Weekends & Holidays P348 Below 3 ft. – Free

KAMAYAN Buffet Price Schedule:

Includes Bottomless Shakes, Juices & Softdrinks

Mon-Sun Lunch & Dinner Reg. price P588

Children’s Kamayan Buffet Price:
4′-4′.6″ Weekdays P 308 • Weekends & Holidays P358
3′- Below 4 ft. Weekdays P 258 • Weekends & Holidays P308
Below 3 ft. – Free

SAISAKI Buffet Price Schedule:

Includes Bottomless Shakes, Juices & Softdrinks

Mon-Fri Lunch Reg. price P 638
Mon-Fri Dinner Reg. price P 738
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Lunch&Dinner Reg. price P 838
Children’s Saisaki Buffet Price:
4′-4′.6″ Weekdays P328 • Weekends & Holidays P378
3′ – Below 4 ft. Weekdays P278 • Weekends & Holidays P328
Below 3 ft. – Free

NO SERVICE CHARGE

No Sharing

No LeftOver

Add P 200 per head for LeftOver

Only One (1) Promo Applies. Valid Only On Regular Adult Price.

Appraisal Tips for Fine Arts

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 02:18:00 +0000

What you should know about free appraisals

Artwork Insurance Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:42:00 +0000

Second, you must remember that a piece of art, once it is damaged, is hard to restore. Sometime, it even loses its optimum value because of the damage, although it can still be valuable. This means that you need to find a good insurance company that is backed up by a good art restoration company. Lastly, have a good appraisal. This means not relying on just art dealers to appraise your fine art. It is best to have it appraised by experts, such as art appraisers and advisors of museums and art galleries.

Most importantly, do not appraise the piece of art yourself. Many people do this by simply making an online research in appraising the art. Appraising an art piece requires more than this. There are many factors that an appraiser considers, including the condition of the piece, before arriving at an actual value of a piece of art.

Should you Insure Artwork?

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:26:00 +0000

Should you insure artwork? This is one of the most common questions asked by people who have invested money on fine art and people who have inherited a valuable piece of art. The question of course is very easy. Of course if it has significant value, then you should insure it because it is the only way that will protect your investment. The question should be, how much should you insure your art.

Make Money from Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:40:00 +0000

Problem: How to make money from blog

Ever since blogs came about, there have been quite a buzz as to how it can generate money for the author. In fact, some of the article points out that it is a good passive earner. The truth is, it is not easy to make money from a blog. This blog for example has yet to earn me a decent money and I have had this for years.

So, with free time at hand, I decided to check out some sites about monetizing blogs and making money from blogs. One good advise I got is for the blog to solve problems. If the blog can do that, then money will flow.

Well, let us see. I will start with this new experiment (hence the first paragraph) and let you know how it goes. In the mean time, I have found some good affiliate sites for those who are interested in finding one that are reliable: CJ Affiliate, ShareASale.

Best Foods to Increase Testosterone

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 03:20:00 +0000

Increasing one’s testosterone level is a good way to boost one’s energy and metabolism. This is important for those who want to lose weight or to simply maintain their ideal weight. Aside from these, there are many benefits to having higher level of testosterone. This includes having good moods, being able to sleep better and lessening the chance of developing certain diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, sexual dysfunction and heart diseases. There are several ways by which one can increase the level of testosterone in his body but the easiest and fastest way is to have regular intake of foods that increases testosterone production.

Fats to Increases Testosterone

A good and effective way of increasing testosterone is to eat right. There are many common foods that are good in increasing testosterone and one of them is foods that are rich in fats. Fats increases the level of testosterone in the body but one should be aware that there are different types of fats. For foods to increase testosterone, one should take foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats and saturated fats. Foods that are high on monounsaturated fats are avocados, peanuts, nuts and olive oil. Foods that are high on saturated fats are eggs, chocolates, cheese and red meat. Recent studies have shown that eating foods with high level of fats, such as eggs, increases the risk of heart related diseases. In fact, recent studies have shown that eating the right types of fats regularly is healthy as it not only increases the level of testosterone in the body but also balances the negative effects of excessive intake of carbohydrates.

Cholesterol for Weight Loss

For those who want to achieve weight loss or maintain their weight, keep in mind that the foods to increase testosterone level for weight loss are foods that are high in fats or cholesterol. This may be contrary to popular belief that cholesterol can make one fat. The fact is, testosterone binds with protein since it builds body muscles. With more than enough testosterone in the body, as brought about by high intake of cholesterol, the body will increase its metabolism. This will result in weight loss, as well as reducing risk of health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension and heart conditions.

Vitamins to Increase Testosterone Production

Aside from fats, vitamins and mineral can increase the body’s production of testosterone. Study has shown that the production of testosterone is dependent on the level of Vitamin D of the body. With lower level of vitamin D, as well as other vitamins and minerals, the body is unable to produce sufficient level of testosterone. Foods that are rich in Vitamin D are seafood, egg yolk, low fat milk and cereals.

Like Vitamin D, Zinc is a mineral that is important in the body’s production of testosterone. Foods that are rich in zinc are pumpkin seeds, chicken, cashew, crab and lentils. Eat foods that are rich in zinc to help the body’s production of testosterone.

My Son Showing off His Karate Skills

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:23:00 +0000

I have to say, and for you to see, that my son is really good in Karate. He started October last year and has won Silver Medal in his first competition.

I just want to share these videos and pictures to all the parents who may be thinking of enrolling their kids to Karate.

If you are anywhere near Malabon City, Philippines, and are interested in enrolling your kid to my son's class, I can get you in touch with his Sensei. Just post a comment and I will reply. Now, if you are wondering how much will it cost you, well, the protective gears and uniform are a bit expensive but other than that, the class/training is quite affordable.

McDonald's Kiddie Crew Summer 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Wed, 18 May 2016 03:32:00 +0000

I remember when I was a kid. Summer then was all about playing with my friends outside. Today, my son's summer is filled with more serious activities: Karate lesson, swimming lesson and this McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop.

This McDonald's Kiddie Crew and was all fun for him. I guess, it was well worth my P650.

My son, Mikos, 6 yrs old showing Kihon Kata Ichi

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 04:33:00 +0000

Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters More Than Your Typical Fast Food

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas Augustine) — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:06:00 +0000

Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters

Lower Ground Floor, SM City San Lazaro,

Santa Cruz, Manila

Here is what's great about Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters, you have the best of both worlds: fast food menu and first class restaurant menu. As if that is not enough, the price is fast food price, as you can see below:


Menu

Unfortunately I did not get the chance to take pictures of our orders. Anyway, their food is the same what you can see above. We ordered the typical sisig, croquetas, chicken liver and crispy dinuguan, which was not included in the menu above. They are all great, considering the price, except for the crispy dinuguan which is a little tough. I would definitely eat there again.

Me and the rest of the gang