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Pacquiao-Bradley Bout Maybe the Last for Pacquiao

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Fans of both camps are exceedingly excited to see how their idol puncher cuts his opponent but Pacquiao-rBadley bout maybe the last fight for Pacquiao whether he wins or lost the fight. For Pacquiao showing vast popularity over Bradley his fans cry for more fights coming for him yet, some believe that the records of 5-3 4 -2 with 54 wins 3 losses, 2 draws and 38 knock outs at his age of 32 could well accord him to rest on his laurels permanently and to continue on his more relevant works on public matters, the job that he has made covenant with his constituents.

In one local radio interview, Pacquiao said that God appeared to him in a dream and telling him to retire from his boxing career as he has already reached his peak on the boxing arena. Will it be a call of conscience for him or is he hinting of what he really plans to do. Well, God has been on his side for numerous fights he did even before his spiritual awakening, he manages to maintain his humility and low profile during and after his fights that makes him likeable even to the famous celebrities.

What I notice, those braggart punchers who had matched with Pacquiao, were already making wild assertion and brag about their possible win on the fight hence, the outcome is usually the opposite.. “Hatton said he would take from Pacquiao the title of pound for pound king,” but he was knocked down on the second round. It’s the Pacquiao’s humility that makes him win and mind you, he’s the only boxer who had the capacity to stay humble for the rest of his boxing career. He deserved to be a world boxing icon and a boxing legend as such.

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Named Prestigious Pulitzer Prize Winners for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:14:00 +0000

The Prestigious Pulitzer Prize winners for 2012 were named yesterday, April 16, 2012. The named winners, notable in their achievement in newspaper and online journalism, literature, nonfiction and musical composition were announced in New York City.

For backgrounder, Pulitzer Prizes are prestigious and highly coveted awards as symbols of success in the designated fields. It was first awarded in l917 established by Joseph Pulitzer, who left in his will $2million to put up a school of journalism and specified that $500,000 should be allotted to secure annual prizes for the advancement of journalism and letters. The awards are given by Columbia’s Trustees and are administered by the Graduate School of Journalism. The journalism prizes are awarded for material that appears in U.S. newspaper during the previous calendar year.

There were surprise awards this year that goes to two online news outlets indicating a gradual change in media landscape and the absence of award for fiction. The winners for Pulitzer Prizes includes:

Journalism

Public Service: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Breaking News Reporting: The Tuscaloosa (Ala) News Staff

Investigative Reporting: Matt Apuzzo, Adam Goldman, Eileen Sullivan and Chris Hawley of the Associated Press

Michael J. Berens and Ken Armstrong of the Seattle Times

Explanatory Reporting: David Kocieniewski of The New York Times

Local Reporting: Sara Ganim and members of The Patriot-News Staff, Harrisburg,PA

National Reporting: David Wood of the Huffington Post

International Reporting: Jeffrey Gettleman of The New York Times

Feature Writing: Eli Sanders of The Stranger, a Seattle (Wash) weekly

Commentary : Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribute

Criticism: Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe

Editorial Writing: No award

Editorial Cartooning: Matt Wuerker of POLITICO

Breaking News Photography: Massoud Hossaini of Agence France-Presse

Feature Photography: Craig F. Walker of The Denver Post

Letters, Drama, and Music

Fiction: no award

Drama: Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes

History: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by the late Marable

Biography or Autobiography: George F. Kennan: An American Life by John Lewis Gaddis (The Penguin

Press)

Poetry: Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith (Graywolf Press)

General Nonfiction: The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt (W.W. Norton

& Company)

Music: Silent Night: Opera in Two Acts by Kevin Puts (Aperto Press)

No Special Citation given this year.

Aftermath of North Korean's Rocket Launch Failure

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:41:00 +0000

Speculations of what North Korean’s next action will be whirls as an aftermath of North Korea rocket launch’s failure. After the failed launching of the rocket, the North Korea admitted it’s been unsuccessful and gave no further explanation. That shows that its military power is short of capability. It may serve as a relief for some countries over fears of North Korea’s potential to launch long range missiles, but should not ignore the ambition for military power of its new leader Kim Jon-un, a son and successor for supreme leadership of the late and equally militarist father, Kim Jong-il.

Only on its twenty’s, Kim Jon-un, considered inexperience and untested. Inferring from his defiant nature, analysts sees that this North Korean leader could signal more dangerous decision in the next couple of years, Although Swiss educated yet, Kim Jon-un has had little interaction or totally bared of western influences, as he was seen dining out often with North Korean ambassadors when not in school. He also went to Kim II sung military university in Pyoyang

His late grandfather, Kim II sung, the founder of North Korea was known to be a Marxist-Lennin loyalist. To North Koreans, he is their eternal Great Leader. He dedicated his leadership in building North Korea a military robust in lieu of economic prosperity. Following on his footstep, the father of Kim Jon-un is Kim Jong-il, who was referred with various titles; “Dear Leader”, “Supreme Leader” and “Our Father” and “General” continued his father’s commitment in building North Korea to military supremacy which has progressed to possessing nuclear weapons despite its economic depletion..

However, during Kim Jong-il leadership the country’s food crises was temporarily relieved by appealing for international food assistance, specifically from China, its allied neighbor.. It’s apparent that foremost to its program is to show off its military strength than improving its economic condition. Should the North Korea persists in perfecting its nuclear weaponry, how would United Nations anticipate the North Korean’s defiance.

Lindsay Lohan's Comeback in the Limelight

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:49:00 +0000

Lindsay Lohan is ending her long running probation and showing signs of comeback in the limelight as she will be guest starred on the upcoming episode of “Glee.”

Notice her looks nowadays has totally lost the sparks of an alluring face she once possessed during her “Mean Girl” fame. She has gotten older than her age, a mild sunken cheeks and tired eyelids, but these might be a temporary image of Lohan after officially ended her formal probation and she's now preparing to work on film assignments with much enthusiasm.

Like any other Hollywood stars that have lost sanity because of drugs and alcohol abuse. Lohan might be facing a conscientious effort to really reform herself and this time she should mean it.

Her four-and- half–year of probation has ended her travel restrictions and weekly shifts in morgue cleaning, therapy and monthly court dates but this 25-year old actress will still be on informal probation for last year suit case of taking necklace without permission, at any rate, the decision of the court is enough for her to expel a sigh of relief. It may recall that Lohan had a series of drunken driving arrest in 2007 that proceeded her formal probation and rehabilitation stints for alcohol abuse.

The New Heart of Manny Pacquiao

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:57:00 +0000

Watch the Manny Many Prizes, the GMA7 Saturday prime time television program hosted by Manny Pacquiao. It’s a new Pacquiao that you’ll hear and see. Watch how the new heart of Manny Pacquiao conveys the teaching of the Word of God.

I happened to catch up on Manny many prizes program of its last remaining portion of the show. He was interviewing the homeless mother of two kids ages 12 and 4. It was shown that the mother and her two kids have nowhere to stay for permanent shelter. Sometimes they would sleep on the sidewalk. They were on transit for almost a year and the last shelter they stay was in a toilet of the public school, where they sleep during the night and find shelter elsewhere during the day. The principal of the school was kindhearted enough to lend the toilet and hire the mother to wash dishes in the school canteen at 100 pesos per day. It was at this stage when they were scouted by Manny Pacquiao’s staff to bestow the grant of prizes from Pacquiao’s show and it was Manny himself that granted the prizes. As the wish of the mother to have a small business which will be the source of her income, Pacquaio granted her wish. The mother was given a food cart worth 50,000 pesos, also a cash of 50,000. pesos and free one year boarding on an apartment. She was also given some necessary appliances and utilities; electric fan, stove, mattresses and others. With teary eyes Pacquiao, reminisced the same situation he had experienced in Manila having no shelter to sleep. The mother broke her tears thanking God and Pacquiao.

Pacquiao cited some verse in the Bible about sharing own wealth to the needy that God may bless the person and increase his wealth even more. I just can feel how .

Pacquiao sees God in a different perspective this time, more spirit-filled and less religious.

Winning Lotto can also be Painful

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:54:00 +0000

Winning Lotto can also be painful if it happened to a fool. I can’t help not to react to a news in Manila when an employee of government amusement agency won the jackpot prize of 14,000. million peso in 2008, and just lost it. Dione Reyes, a utility employee was fortunate to amass such wealth in an instant, being an inexperienced money holder, his lotto winnings disappear in a span of three months, what could have been more painful, is that he was left with bigger debt than before he won the lotto. All the things he bought from his winnings such as Toyota fortuner, a house in posh subdivision were sold. He even undergone heart surgery without cash on hand, he was just thankful for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) who paid for his hospital bills.

Where could his money go? Many would have guessed it right. For a voracious gambler who is anxious to hold big sum, this instant money will not stay on his hand much longer. He dreams to be a millionaire and lived so as gallant rich man, giving away the share of his winnings to his siblings, relatives, friends, co-employee and his boss all amounted to an estimated sum of 2 million pesos. Just like a prodigal son, he spent his money on gambling, drinking spree and womanizing almost everyday and despite the warnings from his siblings he did not stop instead, he went on with his new found life being a fool millionaire.

Anyway, the lotto winner admitted he has committed a grave mistake in his life and has showed up to share his experience to serve as lesson to others. This is one reason, the Lotto Administrators conceal the name of the possible winner and hide his identity to prevent the winner from falling prey on possible hookers. In other times the Admin advice the lotto winner on the wise spending of money, but oftentimes the fool would ever be a fool until awaken from his foolishness.

Lotto betting has been an attractive game of fortunes since it was organized, with its big sum of money at stake, especially when it reaches the huge million mark who wouldn’t be lured to it?

Philippines is out of Debt from IMF

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:01:00 +0000

It’s a welcome development for Philippines to have finally stepped out of debt from the IMF. The Philippines is now enjoying its new status as creditor after nearly four and half decades of being a consistent user of the IMF funds. This happened when the Philippines reached $63.4 billion gross international reserved in 2010 after the country has paid all its outstanding debt from the IMF in 2006 targeting an early exit from its post program monitoring arrangement.

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or the Philippines’ central bank, a country with a record high of foreign exchange reserves became a creditor member of the IMF system, Since 2010, the Philippines became a participant of the Financial Transaction Plan (FTP), a plan mechanism by which the IMF structures the lending and repayment operations through a transfer of foreign exchange from members with strong external position to borrowing members.

The Philippines has already infused about $251 million as of the end of December 2011 and more than half of these funds were already disbursed by IMF to financially troubled countries in Europe such as Ireland, Portugal and Greece.

Another program of the IMF, the New Arrangement to Borrow (NAB), where the Philippines also pledged to contribute $500 million, the latest facility of the IMF for a creditor country. Its purpose is to address crises of volatility in the Eurozone.

As of January this year, the Philippines has hit a a historic record of US $77.36 billion gross international reserves climbing up the 26^th rank from 33^rd place in 2009 among countries with high foreign exchange reserves.

News source:
Business Inquirer

Fault found on Negros' Earthquake

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:01:00 +0000

Steismologists found a huge fault at the bottom of the sea between Cebu and Negros Oriental after a strong earthquake that hit the islands on February 6, 2012 day time. The said fault maybe included in the major faults in the country according to the record and believed that if higher than 7 magnitude will hit the area it could topple down.a building.. This .earthquake which has the magnitude of 6.9 in the Richter scale, is the strongest so far to shake the country early this year. The earthquake caused massive panic among residents of two islands. It has a devastating aftermath there were a number of buildings that were jolted and houses that collapsed, about two or three bridges impaired and rendered unpassable, cemented road was left with big cracks on the surface.. Boulders of rocks were thrown down through a landslide smashing houses that huddled on the foot of the mountain. The death toll has reached to approximately not lower than 28 and may rise in number since thee are still more than 78 people missing. Aftershocks continue to persist ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 magnitude and the residents are yet to recover from the trauma.. Hospitals have to camp out on the grass and provide tents and emergency kits for the patients. Electricity are shut down, potable water are scarce. The manners of distributing relief goods are done manually because of the wrecked bridges and there still continues rainfall in the area which slows down the process.

But some residents are just thankful that it did not happen during the night, had it been so, more lives will be taken away. .

Disclaimer

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:06:00 +0000

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Pancit, the Filipino Favorite Chinese Food

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:00 +0000

Pancit is the favorite Chinese food among Filipinos. It is the Filipino term for noodles which is the staple food of most Asian countries. Its name pancit was derived from Hokkien, pan i sit (a Chinese dialect which means to cook fast.). It is made from rice, wheat or egg flour and formed into long strand as similar to pasta in Italy. Its popularity became a byword among Filipino household; hence, it has evolved into numerous variations popularized by every region in the Philippines. From simple recipe of pan fry with sauteed garlic, onion, meat and vegetables which is the regular serving in home parties pancit is now served in grandiose toppings of delicious ingredients and has become the favorite recipe in 5-star hotels and restaurants. During the 1996 APEC Summit in Manila, US President Bill Clinton was asked about the things he would reminisce of his stay in the country and quickly he retorted, " Pancit in Manila."

Pancit can be cooked in different ways; boiled, simmered, stewed, sautéed, fried and popped. The Philippines has the most number of pancit variations in Asia. Each pancit was named so according to its place of origin, the kind of raw materials used, the method of preparation and the special ingredients added to it. I have searched some familiar pancit in town with thought that it might cater to the interest of the reader. : .

Pancit Variation

1. Pancit Alanganin (Pancit cnton with lomi sauce)

2.. Pancit Alahoy

3. Pancit Batchoy (round egg noodles or the so called miki) the specialty of most restaurants in Iloilo where it was first concocted. It is cooked in broth of pork and chicken and topped with raw eggs and chicharon (fried pork rind)

4. Pancit Bato - the specialty of Bicolanos. The dried noodles are also manufactured locally in the area. It is round flour noodle and can vary with vegetables mix like malunggay, carrots and squash. It is pan fry with sauteed garlic and onion.

5. Pancit Bihon (thin strand of rice noodle) the common and most popular pancit recipe in restaurants and home parties.

6. Pancit Cabagan ( stir-fried thin noodle) originated in Isabela. It is served with dark broth soup

7. Pancit Canton (round flour noodles) the method of its cooking is the same with that of Pancit bihon only that it has thicker strand.

8. Pancit Chami – (Popularized in Lucena City, Quezon) round flour noodles. Its cooking method is just like pancit canton only that all ingredients were cut diagonally and added with it is scrambled egg also cut diagonally.

9. Pancit Estacion (popularized in Tanza, Cavite) It’s stir-fried rice noodle which main ingredient is mung bean sprout, toge (the bean is small green ovoid and the sprout is yellowish in color) This is use as a substitute for noodles. Its sauce includes tinapa(smoke fish), achuete (annatto)kamis

10. Pancit Habhab (concocted in Lucban, Quezon) a simple fried pancit canton. It is served by placing on a banana leaf , holding it on a palm and consumed directly into the mouth. It is usually sold by peddler with the absence of spoon or fork. Hence, the name habhab is the local term for the manner it is consumed

11.Pancit Kilawan (a variety of pancit popularized by folks from Rosario, Cavite). Another noodles substitute, the unripe papaya fruit is cooked with vinegar and fish. Commonly combined with dinuguan (stewed pork blood)

12.Pancit Lomi (is the specialty in Batangas) Lomi is a noodle soup but with thicker sauce because of the heavy combination of meat, the beef, chicken, pork, shrimp mix with squid balls, kikiam or shrimp balls, beaten egg and cassava flour.. Only pieces of vegetables like onions and leek are added to it, and then seasoned with fish sauce.and calamansi juice. There is an optional topping like tofu, fried garlic and chicharon.

13. Pancit Lucban ( rice flour noodles and solely manufactured in Lucban, Quezon) It is cooked with especially ingredients of Lucban’s native longganisa and dried oregano spices. Most palatable in thick sauce and consumed in steaming hot.

14. Pancit Luglug (round rice noodle). It is cooked similar to Pancit Malabon only that it has a thicker sauce.

15 Pancit Malabon (originated in Malabon City, Metro Manila). It is made palatable because of its sauce that includes extracted juice of crab meat and fish sauce colored with natural colorant from achuete (annatto) and thickened with corn starch. It is garnished with mouthwatering boiled eggs, shrimp, squid and oysters arranged attractively and topped with combination of tinapa flakes (smoked fish) and chicharon (fried pork rind). Pancit is cooked and boiled separately with sauce

16. Pancit Mami (round or flat egg noodles) it is cooked in boiling meat broth.

17. Pancit Miki (round egg noodles ) can be sautéed or boiled in meat broth or can be pan fried just like the Pancit Bihon.

18. Pancit Miki-Bihon Guisado (thin strand of round egg noodles and bihon) Mostly cooked with sauteed garlic and onion with pieces of meat and vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce and calamansi extract. It is included in the quick order recipe in most restaurants in town.

19. Pancit Miswa – This actually a super thin noodle made with flour and easily breaks. It cooks fast. It is usually cooked in ginger and meat broth. It is also added with patola (sponge gourd)

20. Pancit Olongapo (originated in Ologapo ) It is pancit Miki with sauce. Made from the thickened broth of chicken and pork and mix with soy sauce

21 Pancit Molo –It is called pancit molo though not having noodles at all but the pancit word is commonly attached to its name because of the manner it is cooked which is akin to pancit mami but resembles more with that of wanton soup because the main ingredients is wrapped in molo wrapper.

22. Pancit Morong

23.Pancit Palabok-its method of preparation and the type of noodles is similar with the Pancil Luglug and Malabon but in Palabok the sauce is thicker than the two recipe and usually topped with boiled egg and sliced of lemon..

24.Pancit Pula(variation of Pancit Miki from Batangas City

25.Pancit Sabaw - Miki in soup

26.. Pancit Sotanghon (rice vermicelli) can be sauteed in garlic and onion like Pancit Bihon or cooked in broth with ginger and piece of chicken or boiled egg colored with achuete (annatto) to look more palatable

27. Pancit Tuguegarao or Batil Patong-(a popular dish in Tuguegarao, Cagayan) It is fried with sautéed garlic, ground pork or even carabeef. Added with vegetables, crushed chicharon and fried egg. With optional ingredients of liver and hotdog. The sauce is the usual soy sauce and calamansi juice and vinegar

28. Pancit Sinanta (also from Tuguegarao, consists of flat egg noodles, bihon, clams. Cooked in chicken broth and colored with soaked annatto.

29. .Pancit Buco or Buco Pancit (a recent addition to its variation) instead of noodles the shredded young coconut is used and cooked just like the Pancit Bihon

PPUR as one of the New7Wonders of Nature-a Filipino Achievement

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:02:00 +0000

The New7Wonders of Nature Foundation officially confirmed the Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the new 7 wonders of nature, another Filipino achievement. The announcement was made by its Founder-President, Bernard Weber in Manila on January 30, 2012. The Filipino people around the globe are beaming with pride for this exulting news. At last, the persistent and concerted efforts of the government and the people have finally paid off. It could be recalled that during the start of the global campaign for the list of New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Philippines has submitted three entries for the list, the Puerto Princesa Underground River, Mt. Mayon, an active volcano in Albay and the chocolate hills in Bohol. But after topping the first round of voting, the PPUR was included in the 261 list at the second voting and eventually becomes the official entry of the Philippines and bringing it to the 28 finalists. It is reaching up to the height of the campaign when on Novermber 11, 2011, the PPUR declared as the provisional new7 wonders of nature but yet to confirm the validity of the text messages and the phone calls before it could officially declared. At this time, the excitement is really exhilarating after it was announced as officially so.

What’s Next?

The arrangement for official inauguration events and the implementation of the strategic plan for promoting the PPUR bearing its title as one of the New 7Wonders of Nature are discussed in the meeting among the officials of the new7wonders of nature and the Palawan government officials, Edward Hagedorn, Puerto Princesa mayor and Nardz Villafrance, PPUR campaign coordinator.

The residents of Palawan are anticipating the many opportunities coming to their hometown as they are one with the government in maintaining the place to its pristine beauty.

The Underground River

Prior to new title as one of the new7wonders of nature, the underground river was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site in December 1999 and also declared as a National Geological Monument in December 2003.

The interesting fact is that, the underground river is home to a well-preserved fossil of sea mamamal of the Miocene Age, some 20 millions years ago, confirmed by paleontologists as Sirenea or sea cow.

Tidbits on Pacquiao's New Life

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:33:00 +0000

A devout Roman Catholic, Pacquio is now taking on a new phase of his religion as he hums a deeper religious tone. From his usual chanting lines of “ we should always pray” to “we should always read the Bible.” It sounds as if he’s into an in-depth spiritual search. Unlike any other boxer, Pacquio shows his religiosity during his every fight, he would be seen with his rosary on his neck and remove it before the start of the fight. Then he would kneel down on his corner to pray. When the announcer started announcing his name, he would raise his globs in a gesture of dedicating his fists to the Lord above. These are his religious ritual inside the ring which is typical of him compare to other known world champ ever lived. But just like other religious individual he has also a share of spiritual loopholes and weaknesses.

During an interview with his wife, Jinkee Pacquio by one of the hosts in “Star Talk” GMA 7 on January 21, 2012. Jinkee was delighted to announce Manny’s changed habit who is now fashioning a new life. He has finally given up his drinking spree and womanizing. She discloses that instead of being with his Team Pacquio he stays at home and play with his kids most of the time. He is giving more priority now to bonding with his family. He seems to avoid going out with his team these days unlike before when he frequently hangs out with them for drinking spree. As earlier rumored, they were bound to separate and Jinkee admitted, she has warned Manny that she and the kids would leave him if he won’t give up his vices. She already made an attempt to distance herself from Manny, She would leave with the kids when she knows that he would be arriving home and come back home when she knows that he has already left. According to her there are some petty quarrels between them but she always the one who gives in. In recent serious marital problem when she hadn’t anymore bear the heartaches and pain she brought the matter in prayer and Manny’s new life is an answered prayer for her. These days they make it a point to read the Bible daily. Thus “read the Bible’ becomes a constant reminder from Manny Pacquio’s lips.

Online Marketing-easy step to start

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:04:00 +0000

At this age of internet business transaction is made easy in just one click. Online marketing has grown in stride as quickly as internet becomes widely available and sophisticated. Online marketing make every transaction fast. It eliminates the hassle of renting for office space and road traffic in meeting your business deals or shopping through malls. In case you are interested to go online with your business, here are tips on opening an online business. First, sign-up on facebook or other network online. Open a bank account, Prepare your merchandize to display online. Make an information window of the following:

a). picture of the item

b). description of the item

c). price of the item

d). order form

e). payment procedure

r). number of days for delivery of the item

g). Reminder: no return no exchange

h). take picture of your item and edit through photoshop

Debt Management Plan or Deb-free Life This Year

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:18:00 +0000

If you have been saddled with debt for the past year you might as well seek for the debt management this year or better is to aspire for a debt-free life all throughout. Debt management plan is one debt solution where the debtor negotiates with his creditor of the possible ways to pay his debt. It could mean restructuring mode of payment so as to get rid of excess dues and to settle for affordable plan of payment. Most creditors are more than willing to talk the matters out with their client rather than go through the hassle of court settlement. After you made agreement with the creditors then you can now review your budget. Calculate your monthly expenditure and financial capability. Determine which area of your expenditure need a little curb in the budget. Examine your priorities and make plan. There are three things which you can ask yourself before you spend for something. Remember the acronym PNB. P stands for Priorities – ask yourself is it your priority? N stands for Necessary – Is it necessary? and B for Beneficial.- Is it beneficial? There are lot of expenditures which you can do without and if you examine many of the things you spent for were bought out of impulse. If you really want to get away with debts make plans and determine to pursue it. There is no better peace you can have than to live free of debt.

Christian way of welcoming the New Year's Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:46:00 +0000

I had the chance to attend the Christian’s praise and worship during the New Year’s Eve that was the evening of December 31, 2009 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia along with Christian’s OFW. We were advised to fast for the whole day prior to the welcoming of the incoming year of 2010. We spent the first two hours with prayer of thanksgiving, song of praises and reading the Word of God (The Bible). Upon the onset of the New Year’s Eve, we started the litany of declaration of God’s promises in the Bible; good health, material blessing, wisdom and good stewardship on our part. Then, we anoint every belongings we had these are our wallet, job certificate, health certificate, the babies and every things that is dear to us. We ended the evening worship with song of praises and prayer. After that, we had the long table for light meal to signal the ending of our long hours of fasting. That was a very unusual experience on my part. My short stay in Riyadh had strengthened my faith in the Lord. When I came home in the Philippines, I still have the memories of Christian’s way of welcoming the New Year’s Eve.

The year had past with fresh memoirs of my stay in Saudi, I made it a tradition on myself to conduct the same activities during the New Year’s Eve. Locking up myself in my room and reciting the Word of God while declaring His promises for His people. That was the year of 2011. As I review my life for the previous year, I was stunned to reckon that all those declaration I made have come true. God is true to His promise.

I'm Back

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:41:00 +0000

Glad to be reunited with my blog. I'm back in the country after my almost a year of stay in
Saudi for a visit to my daughter's family. My daughter has given birth to her first baby last year and she had me stayed with them to care for my grandchild. It's a blessing to see an offspring added to our family. It's a healthy baby girl and she is cute. My son-in-law has to sponsored me for a visit in Saudi so both of them could manage to work while the baby is left to my care at home in their rented unit along with other Filipino families living in the same roof with each occupying a unit.

I have so much to share with the profound experiences I had during the long months of my stay in the restricted country but such was exactly an opposite of what had been viewed in my mind. Living with fellow Filipinos has a greater advantages from day to day of rubbing elbows with the same cultural set of people. We were enclosed in the big mansion house on the first floor of the building, sharing foods, personal belongings of whatever they can share. Once in a while we hold a big outing or taking a time out where we meet the vast variety of races . Saudi is a melting pot of different people from west to east; the Asian, European and African.

My son-in-law has just amazed me to have learned Arabic in just a short time of his stayed in Saudi. It's not a big deal though since learning Arabic is a must for those who have the working visa and is under a working contract for a number of years.

So much of the theses experiences today. Guys you can share your own experiences with the country. Do you have any comment?

Satellite TV to replace the Cable

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:15:00 +0000

I have a problem lately with the service of our cable TV. There are few channels I can view and mostly the programs are replays. I thought I’m not getting the true value of the monthly billing I’m paying for. My friend has a suggestion; I should replace it with satellite TV. I think satellite TV is a better option but before I decided on it, I sought for other advice and be familiar with the updated technology. I came up with these tech helps; before you can receive the satellite TV programming or other calls it the Direct TV you will need the satellite TV dish, satellite TV receiver and remote control. But this will not be a problem because most satellite TV companies provide these equipment upon signing up for one of their programming packages with free installation.

In US satellite TV has been around since 1994 and has more than 15 million subscribers in one company alone. There must be a good reason why cableTV viewers are switching to Direct TV . With regards to picture quality, the satellite TV has a clearer pictures unlike in the cable tv. Most channels in the cable tv are a converted analog signal and analog often has a fuzzy pictures. Another thing is, the satellite TV carries more channel line-up and has a cheaper price subscription. My relatives in California have been enjoying this Direct TV CA viewing for more than a year now.

Middle East-a haven for Overseas Filipino Workers

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:23:00 +0000

The present global recession has an adverse impact on the employment status. It has caused workers’ displacement and indefinite freeze in international hiring mainly in America and Europe, but not in Middle East Countries which remain a consistent haven for international manpower most especially for the Overseas Filipino Workers. Philippines is one of the biggest supplier of manpower to the world. You can find Filipinos anywhere in the world as workers, businessman, artists, performers, professionals and sportsman. The bulk of Filipinos workers are dispersed on Middle East countries; in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain where they have a continuous demand for both laborer and professionals.

Next to their nationals, Middle East countries would prefer Filipino workers to hire as their trusted employees. Filipinos are most loved for their dedication to their work, capabilities and adaptability. Most commentary says that Filipino workers do what they are told to do and even exceed to what they are expected of them, but the bad side is they are easily rattled when pressured to their work.

I found it exciting to see a lot of Filipinos in every place in Riyadh. When we went to the mall, I found Filipino salesclerks and some are store managers having a subordinate of different Middle East nationals; the Egyptian, Bangladeshi, Tunisian, Pakistani and Yemeni. In hospitals, most patients would ask for Filipino nurses. Both government and private hospitals are packed with Filipino nurses and they are smart and accommodating, easy to deal with.

When you are making a call to a company here in Middle East be sure to start with asking the receptionist if he or she is kabayan (fellow Filipino). If she affirms back that she is then you can be assured of a smooth conversation or perhaps a little tips and help they can provide. I’m proud to find out that Filipinos are becoming to be known in other field at professional level and starting to stave off that domestic maid labeling.

Global pandemic for swine flu-nothing to fear about

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:58:00 +0000

Philippine Health Department allays the fear of people for swine flu or the A(H1N1) virus despite the declaration of global pandemic alert by the World Health Organization. Though there was a continue increase in the number of A(H1N1) cases in the country still the Health Department remain consistent in reminding the public that there is nothing to fear. This does not mean that the DOH is not serious in eradicating the globally fast infecting disease. The disease it says is less harmful than SARS and bird flu although there was already one reported case of death from A(H1N1) virus the cause of death however was heart disease rather than swine flu.

The disease alert level 6 declared by WHO does not reflect the severity of the illness but indicative of the rapid rise in the number of cases being affected. Meanwhile in Manila, due to the continue and fast spreading of the disease in Metro Manila it is looming to rise to level 3 the medication responses from it’s present level 2. This means that DOH will no longer need the contract tracing anymore wherein the individual who has a suspected history of exposure is given a troth swab. It may also declare Community outbreak of the disease in Metro Manila. In this case the DOH will no longer handle the medication response alone. There would need the support of the community worker of every baranggay to handle the prevention and medication process.

The present cases of A(H1N1) has reached to 861 that place the Philippines to the 10th country with the most number of virus cases in the world, however the reported cured or totally healed were more than 600 and no reported case of death cause by the said virus. The DOH announced several causes of possible death among those infected by swine flu. Some of this cases are those with the following history of sicknesses; diabetes, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, liver disease, prohibited drug user, cigarette smoker and cancer patient. The H1N1 virus has no known cure yet. The public are only advised to take precautionary and preventive measures to avoid being infected with the said virus. Some of these preventive measures is the regular practice of personal hygiene; Wash hands with soap and water before eating, cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing, avoid close contact with person who has flu, have a daily in take of vitamin A,C and E.

For those who thinks that he has contacted the said disease is advised to undergo self-quarantine which means he would have to confine himself to his room, avoid contact with member of the family or else maintain a 6 feet away contact. Have a separate use of personal utensils. Take more liquid and vitamins.

Goodbye to Kodachrome-Kodak phasing out its color

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Sad to know that Kodak is taking the kodakchrome away. Kodakchrome is a slide film which is rich in color and clarity. It has given life to important occasion and documented historical events since its introduction to the market in 1935 and it is just that finally, phasing out of existence.

Kodak says that supplies of its last batch of slide film which is now being manufactured in Mexico will last until fall. The popularization of digital camera in the world market is killing the sales of kodachrome and Kodak has no way to decide than to let it go.

It's a little dissapointing for the traditional photographer who love challenges of manipulating those analog and mechanical SLR cameras of long ago, that requires adeptness and expertise to play with lights and color provided by knowledge of camera function and brightness and clarity of film. These what make photography more exciting. Your creativity is largely enhance as compare with using the digital cameras.

Internet Sex Scandal-the case of Katrina Halili

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:55:00 +0000

Internet sex scandal is drawing more attention from different sector of Filipino society when news on Katrina Halili’s sex video broke out. It seems a wake-up call for Philippine Congress to enact a law that punishes a person who would purposely upload sex video in the internet without the permission or beyond the knowledge of the persons involve. It’s a blatant deception on the part of the woman that after putting her full trust on her loved one, she would find herself a victim of sex exploitation that of taking a video of supposedly private affair the same was circulated in the Internet to the detriment of the woman. This evil act is a clear demoralization of the woman\s reputation and exposing her privacy to shame and public disgrace. May all woman be warned on this Internet sex scandal and take precaution in giving in to sexual intimacy with your loved one whether you have known your boy friend for a long time or not.

With Hayden Kho, a doctor from whom Filipina actress Katrina Halili had a relationship for three months, Katrina was not aware of such video camera which Hayden Kho had installed prior to their bed affair. After breaking up with Hayden Katrina was informed months later that there was this sex video uploaded in the Internet. The rumor about the said video was pick-up by media and the poor Katrina has started to be crammed with inquest about the controversial video. The sex video was believed to sneak out from Hayden’s file by his buddies and was uploaded in the Internet giving a free access for others to download it. The worst thing is it has proliferated the market, which was being pirated and sold at a little higher than the bargain price.

This is not the first time such exploitation among women has been committed, there were a number of cases victimizing an ordinary women but was not given attention. The problem is, there was no law governing electronic such as internet, cellphone and others. The celebrated case with that of Katrina may also pave a way for women to be extra careful in indulging on free sex and experimenting for camera adventure

Shopping for Lamps

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:40:00 +0000

My first fascination of the lamps and chandelier came about during my college years when I was shopping for a desk lamp to be used for my study table. Attractive colors and design produce a significant alertness and concentration during my study hours. But as I go along continue being fascinated with lamps I become more adept in choosing for a more appropriate lamps to buy. Shopping for a desk lamps calls for technical matters to consider as according to your preferences; the wattage, voltage and brightness. These are things to look for in buying an appropriate desk lamp.

Other types of lamps could be an added attraction in the interior of the house. For instance the table lamps, floor lamps, hanging lamps, lamp posts are good replacement for chandelier or an added eye catching view inside the house.

Interior decorating is one of my passions and lamps are some pieces of fixture that enliven the house while it provide a proper illumination.

Beware of Salmonella Organisms

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:37:00 +0000

Salmonella organism believed to be the culprit in a series of product recall of several canned and a bottle goods being sold in groceries around the world.

A few weeks earlier, the U.S. has recalled pistachio products which were found to be contaminated with Salmonella.

In the Philippines, the bottled peanut butter from Samoya factory were found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Until now, the said factory is undergoing its several testing and checking up of workers factory environment, its machinery, the water and raw materials it uses. Some of the results were already released. Over all the public is being warned of the Salmonella infection.

What is Salmonella? - It is a genus rod-shaped bacteria. It has more than 1,500 species which have been identified usually isolated from the intestinal tract of humans and animals. When it attacked the human system, it will cause gastrointestinal tract diseases known as Salmonelloses, which shows symptoms of mild fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps to life-threatening situation which happens if the bacteria cause excessive dehydration or able to spread to other organs. Outbreak occurs when meat of animals bearing a strain of Salmonella is eaten by human. Other forms of Salmonella infection maybe caused by improper food handling in unsanitary condition. The best way is to have the meat cooked properly and always wash hands before picking up or touch any foods to be eaten.

Implementing the Earth Day Observance

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:38:00 +0000

The Earth Day influence is now global. The observance of Earth Day was primarily intended to inspire appreciation on the environment and heighten awareness to care for our earth. This year observance is a one hour darkness at night. The call for the people on earth to turn off light for one hour, a concerted actions could save more than 60MWh or its equivalent of one hour shutting down a coal-fired power plant.

This might have a little effect on the energy saved to combat global warming. But the action could generate a positive feedback and inspire more million people to support and act to save our environment.

Fire Prevention Month- aim at safety awareness

noreply@blogger.com (Emma) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:49:00 +0000

March is the declared month for fire prevention in the Philippines. But it doesn't mean that we only have to observe fire safety only during this month. Setting a specific month for fire prevention is aim at awareness of the hell result of fire in our life. Fire causes us to lost everything we possess including life. Days running from March to April are considered the hottest days of the year and during this month usually occur the biggest fire outbreak. It is mainly the reason why we should extra cautious and aware of fire safety on these days. There is no better way to prevent fire than to observe fire safety precautions. There are number of things recorded as the cause of fire outbreak. Also be aware of the safety precautions. Most fire happens at home so watch out.

Faulty wiring -

1. Check for the overloaded outlets with plugs from refrigerator, tv, stove, computer, printer, stereo etc.

2 Also check for the loose frayed cords or plugs.

3. Always replace those electrical appliances that sparks, emit a burned smell or overheat.
4. Don't run electric wires under rugs or carpet.

5. Don't attempt to fix electrical fixtures by yourself. Have it done by a professional electrician.

Unattended lighted candle, cigarette and mosquito coils

1. Bear in mind to put out properly or extinguish the lighted candle and cigarette before going to bed.

2. Don't kindle a cigarette when you are drunk.

3. Place the mosquito coils on a tin base away or keep off from touching bedding, carpet or any materials that easily catch fire.

Gas stove- Leak from LPG tank.

1. Make sure to close the gas tank tightly after using the stove.

2, Check for any leak gas. If you smell a leak gas within the kitchen just don't start to kindle anything or plug any cord. Open the window and door to effect ventilation. Check the leak from the hose by running a soap sud, an air on soap sud
means there is a leak.

Keep the fuel, matches and lighter off from children.

1. Keep those fire hazards like matches and lighter from high places or out of reach by children.

As much as possible install a fire extinguisher at home.

Fire Safety and Things to do

1. During the fire outbreak, if the cause is from electrical fixtures or faulty wiring, immediately put down the safety electrical box to cut off electricity inside the house.

2. If the fire is just starting to rise up, it is easier to put out fire using a wet blanket or clothes than directly throwing water on it.

2. In case a victim is trapped inside the room, open the window for escape or call help from the outside. Sealed the door by tape or wet cloth covering all holes and spaces from the door to prevent the smoke from coming in.

3. If the house has been engulfed with smoke, hold your breath, or breathe on your shirt or wet towel. If you need to brazen through the flares, move quickly by dropping your hands and knees and crawl with your head covered with wet cloth materials. The tendency of the smoke is to goes up so keep your head down.

When caught by fire- There are three things that you should do

1. Stop

2. Drop on the ground

3. Roll around.

Fire hazards Areas

In the Philippines, big fires often spread quickly in slum areas because their houses are usually made of light and combustible materials, mostly congested and with narrow street which slows down the entry of firetrucks.

Also one thing to caution are those that shows antiquity and aged houses, old factories and buildings which have no regular and proper maintenance. Those that do not have an automatic or updated security and safety equipment.