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Of Weddings and Dancing Like Michael Jackson

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:23:24 PDT

It’s rare these days you witness something different on the way weddings are celebrated. Even if you are to attend those two-day nuptials in the province – like what I experienced not only once...

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Which is better: Sulit.com.ph or Ayosdito.ph

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:38:21 PDT

Answer: Buy & Sell Magazine. Joke lang. Hands down, I think the better website between the two is Sulit.com.ph, which is still the best free online classified ads website in the Philippines....

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No Reservatons; Carpe Diem

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:22:20 PDT

You may remember that in the film Dead Poets Society, the character Robin Williams portrayed (John Keating) always imparted to his students the phrase “Carpe Diem.” It literally translates to “Seize...

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Things We Said Today

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:57:22 PDT

I was sort of feeling like I was back in high school on the way to work today while listening to 99.55 RT on the radio. It sure made me think of that past not too long ago. Anyway, while the station...

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You Know Warra Mean

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:45:39 PDT

It has always been a wonder that actors, who would want more of the limelight thing decide to run for public office as though it were for free and that they (in their mind at least) may serve the...

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Katrina Halili - Hayden Kho Video Scandal

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:38:04 PDT

Updated: May 22, 2009 You can only see Ms. Halili and Mr. Kho dancing in their undies while Kho is singing "Careless Whisper." Maybe there is no sex video after all, but I wouldn't blame Vicky Belo...

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The Greatest (?)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:47:10 PDT

And so the fight between Paqcuiao and Hatton ended sweet – and brief. I predicted a one-rounder the night before, but settled for the sure 4 rounds, and the result was in-between. Well, well,...

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Now is the Best Time to Invest in Stocks

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:28:09 PDT

For most of the Filipino working class, the usual scenario is that you spend most of your time working your ass off. Every day, you wake up six in the morning; eat a quick breakfast of instant...

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Bottled Water in Your Car Very Dangerous

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:50:17 PDT

Another story from an email chain: This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer. She was on the Ellen show and said this same exact thing. This has been identified as the most common cause of the high...

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Blunder by Boyet Fajardo

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:22:20 PDT

I received the following email from an email chain. The scandal has been popular in the internet for two weeks already. Just goes to show you that in today's world, you cannot afford to appear...

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The Fall of the Golden Nugget: Victory Anew for "Pac-Man"

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:03:24 PST

It was lopsided from the beginning, although you'll probably think I’m saying this because the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya already ended. Wrong. I predicted a major beating of...

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Jose (May 10, 2008 – November 22, 2008)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:56:09 PST

The last time that I ever really cried for someone was when my father passed away. And eventhough we were given a few months leeway to prepare for it before he had to inevitably leave us, it all...

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Forgiveness

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:40:11 PST

We live in a world of hatred and apathy, it is—sometimes—simply very hard to mend things in a way painless. People sin and people make mistakes—often. The only people I know who do not have a care in...

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Of Elections and War

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:41:13 PST

Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life. ~Oscar Wilde Not only did Oscar Wilde hit the nail on its head or pinned the needle on the donkey’s tail (or whatever cliché there is for that),...

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In Becoming True to Oneself

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:10:31 PST

Some rearrangements of furniture at my place prompted me to look for one of my favorite books my father lent me: Cannery Row. But I soon discovered I couldn’t find it, so I thought of where I placed...

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Chowking's Shot at a Laptop Congee Photo Contest: Lutong Macao

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:25:52 PDT

Chowking recently concluded its Congee Photo Contest with five winners of Acer laptops and 12 consolation prize winners, each with P5,000 worth of gift certificates. Malamang magsasawang kakain ng...

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Stress-Relief

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:50:29 PDT

Everyone seems to be concerned about their health these days (and Facebook), including this writer, although I am becoming convinced that these thoughts only stems from aging, meaning: those medical...

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Joke Time

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:24:49 PDT

Wanted to share these jokes I just read. So don't feel forlorn, cheer up! Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down for the night,...

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Desire

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:12:48 PDT

Here’s something that wont go to waste for a long time—I read it as a young boy—though at times can’t keep up with it. Lately, though I found it as something of a guide, and tried to conjure up...

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The Rakenrol Haybol Show

noreply@blogger.com (Andrei) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:46:39 PDT

Pambihira, they're good! Hey, Ichi and Karl. You should watch our good friend, Ramil's show, The Rakenrol Haybol Show. It's like Wayne's World, MTV's Beavis and Butthead, and ABC-5's The...

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Philippines to Host Olympics

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:40:20 PDT

The Philippines will host the Olympics—but not soon. This was obtained in a report from Malacañang the other day, according to a reliable source, that a statement was made by President Gloria...

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SeventiesSpeak

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:51:21 PDT

Oh no, in a few minutes I’d be on my way home, and I feel guilty having to do nothing at all here in the office. Well, I guess it’s not my fault those Koreans hate the airconditioning here: it’s just...

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Good News, Bad News

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:36:54 PST

Endymion A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health,...

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GMA's Sona

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:36:54 PST

And so it dawned to us Filipinos yesterday that everything unpleasant that’s been stalking us all along never was so true after all. I am still in limbo from GMA’s 8th State of the Nation yesterday;...

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"Politically Correct" America

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Betita) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:56:18 PDT

Taken from Philippine Daily Inquirer's Ron Nathan Obama promises that when he becomes president, he will upgrade the status of women. He has prepared a list of politically correct definitions: •...

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