...In my crazy beautiful world...

Hongkong: Day & Night

2008-06-30T11:54:00.002+08:00

Click on the link to see what Hong Kong looks like at day time and night time. Its a pretty cool swf picture, the person who made this must have been really patient to take snapshots of Hong Kong for one whole day.

Lipstick Linked To Breast Cancer

2008-06-16T15:35:00.003+08:00

A study has shown that a chemical found in lipstick and nail varnish could trigger breast cancer. Butyl benzyl phthalate, or BBP, is the chemical which makes products look glossy. BBP is a mad-made substance which mimic the female sex hormone estrogen, and it can interfere with the development of breast tissue. Past studies have also linked this chemical to birth defects, kidney problems and infertility, and have been banned in teething rings and babies' dummies across Europe.

Baby rats who were exposed to levels of chemical reported to have altered genetic make-up of cells in the rat's mammary glands. Humans who get exposed to this chemical even at a young age can alter their glands and have a long-term effect.

What shall we do about it? We use numerous cosmetics on our skin each day - from shower gel, to hair spray and moisturizer. I would say, always read the labels before purchasing a product, and try to stick to natural products!

Reference: AAP (2007) Chemicals in lipstick linked to breast cancer risk. Retrieved from News.com.au

11 Things You Did Not Learn In School

2008-06-14T21:20:00.002+08:00

An excerpt for high school kids and college students.. A must read!

RULE 1
Life is not fair - get used to it.

RULE 2
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world
will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel
good about yourself.

RULE 3
You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out
of high school. You won't be a vice president with
car phone, until you earn both.

RULE 4
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a
boss. He doesn't have tenure.

RULE 5
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your
grandparents had a different word for burger flipping.
They
called it Opportunity.

RULE 6
If you mess up,it's not your parents' fault, so don't
whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

RULE 7
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as
they are now. They got that way from paying your bills,
cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about
how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest
from the parasites of your parent's generation, try
delousing the closet in your own room.

RULE 8
Your school may have done away with winners and losers,
but life has not. In some schools they have abolished
failing grades and they'll give you as many times as
you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the
slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

RULE 9
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get
summers off and very few employers are interested in
helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.

RULE 10
Television is NOT real life. In real life people
actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

RULE 11
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for
one.

Sykes, C. Dumbing Down our Kids.

7 Wonders Of Nature

2008-06-11T10:17:00.006+08:00

Congratulations to the Philippines for achieving four of the country's top tourist spots as finalists for the "Seven Wonders of the World of Nature". Included are:

3rd: Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park

5th: Chocolate Hills of Bohol
8th: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River and Park in Palawan

11th: Mayon Volcano

Thank you for your online votes!

“I hope this strong show of support is reflective of a deeper appreciation of our responsibilities as a people not only to promote, but also to save our natural resources from various threats,”
-Senator Cayetano, chairperson of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources

Tips for Fuel-Efficient Driving

2008-06-03T14:27:00.002+08:00

Aside from spending more money on fuel, being fuel-efficient decreases greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment. Follow these tips to reduce your cars environmental impact:

* Ensure your car is tuned and serviced regularly. Old cars tend to pollute more, therefore, make sure your car is tuned according to the manufacturer's recommendation.

* Reduce your speed. Driving more slowly reduces fuel consumption. Travelling at 110kph uses up to 25% more fuel than cruising at 90 kph. 60kph is the most efficient when driving in the city.

* Travel lightly. Unnecessary weight will make your car consume more fuel and increase emissions.

* Make sure your tires are inflated to the right pressure. Softer tires can cause higher fuel consumption, and excess air can make the car too bouncy and cause wheel explosion.

* Filling up past the first click of the fuel nozzle means that fuel can be lost through the overflow pipe when you accelerate or go around corners.

* Use of airconditioning can increase fuel consumption by 10%, so only use aircon/heater when necessary.

* Avoid peak-hour. If traffic is stagnant, switch off the engine. Idling causes unnecessary fuel consumption.

* Car-pool or use public transport. This saves you money and at the same time saving the environment.

* Ride a motorbike or scooter. They generally spend less fuel. Keep an eye for new technology, like electric scooters that are currently in the market.

If you want some tips on the top 10 most fuel efficient cars, check my Tech Blog.

Reference: Jones, A. (2007). Tips for Fuel-Efficient Driving.

Entrecard Burned Down?!

2008-06-02T11:33:00.002+08:00

I was wondering why I wasn't able to click on Entrecards anymore. Until I found out, there has been an electrical fire at the data center housing Entrecard's servers. This is very unfortunate, because this is about the same time I have advertised my Entrecard in many blog pages. Oh well.. Hopefully there will be some sort of reimbursement for the lost time. It just makes me wonder if they even had a backup?

Anyways, to those of you that have time, please click on the image below and vote for my blog! "In My Crazy Beautiful World". It is currently at number 4 =)

Groove Hip-Hop 2008: Top 3

2008-05-31T18:24:00.004+08:00

1st: Xcite

2nd: Mama's Boy

3rd: Unbreakables

Which Male Physique Do You Prefer?

2008-05-28T21:18:00.005+08:00

I just want to run a poll to see what type of physique women really look for in a man. This is not only for the women, but also for the man to know what most girls want! =)

What Does Your Hair Say About You?

2008-05-28T20:06:00.002+08:00

Short Hair : is often interpreted as signifying intelligence, openness and honesty - what you see is what you get. Short hairstyles also tends to make younger women appear more mature and sophisticated.

Shoulder Length : usually perceived as classy and strong. People often view this hairstyle as someone who exemplifies both brains and beauty.

Long : If long hair is kept well, it suggests confidence and sensuality. But unkempt hair can show a different message. It can suggest the person is trying to cover up the parts of her body or face she considers flawed.

Curly vs. Straight : Waves show playfulness, warmth and carefree nature, while wearing your hair together straight tells people that you are together, polished and stylish.

Ponytail : A neat ponytail shows poise, and is a good style when meeting your boss or your boyfriend's parents. A ponytail worn slightly higher shows a more casual, energetic style.

Reference: Hairstyle.com

Make Up: To Look Fresh

2008-05-23T17:27:00.005+08:00

Fresh Face: Blend a little bronzing gel everywhere the sun would naturally hit: the forehead, cheeks, and bridge of the nose, then swirl a tawny brush on your cheeks. To keep your eyes light, blend a creamy white shadow over your lids and finish up with mascara and lip balm.

Night Drama: Define the inner rims of your lashed with a black liner; then blend a purple-tinged gray over the lids. Put black shadow blended at the outer corners and a hint of rosy blush. Add a little bronzer along the cheekbones. Skip liner and lipstick in favor of a simple pinky nude gloss.

Sporty Flash: Bronze eyeshadows with cool undertones are stunning on women with darker, warm complexions. The color stands out, but the effect is very natural. Top your cheeks with deep rose cream blush with a bright apricot powder; this combination is subtle on brown skin and won't draw attention away from your eyes. All your lips need is a coat of sheer coca gloss.

Glamour Eyes: Women with darker skin can carry strong colors on eyes and lips. Vibrant blue eye shadows are striking against a rich skin tone, so trace your upper lashline with a cobalt pencil, and then blend a shimmery aqua shadow over your lids. Highlight your cheekbones with a copperty bronzer, and top that with a rich berry powder on the apples of your cheeks. A sheer red gloss will emphasize your mouth.

Reference: Oprah

Never Drive In The Rain With Your Cruise Control On

2008-05-21T11:21:00.004+08:00

A 36-year-old female had an accident several weeks ago and totalled her car. Her car suddenly began to hydroplane and literally flew through the air. When she explained to the policeman what had happened, he told her something that every driver should know - NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON.

She thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain, but the policeman told her that if the cruise control is on and your car begins to hydroplane -- when your tyres lose contact with the pavement, your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and you take off like and airplane.

This blog is to inform everyone- family, friends, that they should never use the cruise control when the pavement is wet or icy. Cruise control should be only used when they road is dry.

IPAustralia

Congratulations Karla Henry

2008-05-18T17:41:00.003+08:00

A Cebuano who will be representing the Philippines for Miss Earth 2008 this coming September. So please show your support!

Tips On Filling Your Vehicles With Fuel

2008-05-14T11:33:00.006+08:00

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your litre is not exactly a litre.

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE. If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every litre is actually the exact amount.

ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP - most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your money.

Compiled by Ramesh Patel on 16.03.2008

Ironman: A Must Watch

2008-05-11T21:30:00.002+08:00

If you haven't watched Ironman yet, I suggest you watch it. I didn't expect much of it, but in my opinion, it turned out to be pretty good. I didn't see much story errors, I mean at least they explained how he became Ironman.. unlike Jumper, where a kid falls in the river and wakes up in a library.. No practical reason really. But yeah, Ironman is a hit! Wouldn't mind watching it again, its worth every penny.

2008-05-11T18:17:00.000+08:00

2008-05-05T22:45:00.001+08:00

I uploaded some of the dance shots I took of the Unbreakables and One-Shot dance groups to my photography blog. If you want to check them out, go to my photography blog:

Natzangelik - Photography

Heart Attacks and Drinking Warm Water

2008-05-05T15:39:00.003+08:00

The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack...
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting . Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line .
You m ay never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.

Free Student Discount Card (Western Australia)

2008-05-05T13:38:00.002+08:00

If you are a student at university, TAFE, college, high school or an apprentice, you can get big discounts on big brands with your very own Student Edge Discount Card. Even if you are part time, you can still get one! Best part of it is its FREE (Used to be worth $20 last year and the years before). The discount card will be sent within 15 working days.

All you got to do is fill up the form below, and send to this e-mail (studentedgerep@live.com) !

Discounts include:

McDonald's: Free Medium OJ or Soft Drink with any Deli Choice Roll or Burger purchase

Video Ezy: Present your valid Edge Card to hire $1.95 new release rentals.

Hoyts: Present your valid Edge Card to recieve $9 movies Monday - Friday (before 5pm on Friday's.) Candy bar deal - $8.50 regular combo.

Pizza Hut: Present your valid Edge Card to order unlimted large pizza's for $5.95 from Pizza Hut.

Zest: $80 OFF Joining Fee + 2 FREE Personal Training Sessions + Discounted Fortnightly Membership Rate.

Flight Center: $20 off international flights*; $50 off all tours & cruises over $1000;10% off travel insurance

Just Spectacles: Present your valid Edge Card to recieve 15% off all frames and sunglasses and get another pair free at Just Spectacles.

Arrow Computers: Present your valid Edge Card to recieve a 10% discount on ink cartridges and software at Arrow Computers.

....................AND HEAPS MORE!!!
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Student Edge Card Color:
[ ] Aqua

[ ]Pink

[ ]Lime

[ ]Black

Gender:

[ ] M

[ ] F

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year)

Address (Please make sure your mailing address is entered correctly. Your card will be mailed to this address.)
Street:
Suburb:
Post code:
State (Only applicable for Western Australia):

Where are you studying (please include name of School, e.g. Murdoch University)?
[ ] University
[ ] Tafe
[ ] Highschool
[ ] Training College
[ ] Other _____________________

E-mail (Important to get the latest discounts!):
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p.s. Honestly, there are no strings attached! So sign up quick and start getting discounts.

And please forward this to your student friends as well!

Been Busy..

2008-05-05T07:53:00.002+08:00

Hi fellow bloggers and readers! I have not been updating my blog recently, because I have been really busy! All I want to say is, thank you for stopping by if you have, and if you want to exchange links, just write a comment under this link. I will be soon back to blogging again! =)

Cancer: A Few Tips To Avoid It

2008-04-22T19:28:00.003+08:00

No plastic containers in the microwave.
This especially applies to foods that contain fat. The combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

No water bottles in freezer.
Freezing your plastic bottles with water in them releases dioxins from the plastic.

No plastic wrap in microwave.
Plastic wrap is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.
A dioxine chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer.

Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies.

Perth Restaurants to Avoid

2008-04-22T16:04:00.005+08:00

Chi Restaurant (16.02.07): 166 Murray St. Perth
* Food Hygiene, Unclean Premises, Vermin on Premise
Maya Masala (20.04.07): 49-51 Lake Street
* Food Hygiene, Vermin on Premise, Unprotected Food
Subway (19.10.07) Carrillion City
* Adulterated Food, Prepared for Sale Adulterated Food
The Emperor's Court (14.12.07) 66 Lake Street
* Non-complying Equipment, Unprotected Food, Food Hygiene
Kiplings Indian Cuisine (03.01.08) 2/123 James Street
* Food Hygiene, Unclean Premises, Unprotected Food
Upper Crust Pattiserie (26.10.07) 268 Belmont Avenue
* Food Hygiene, Non-complying Equipment, Dirty Appliances
Continental Bakery (26.07.06) Carrington Street
* Hazardous Food Stored at Unsafe Temperature, Vermine On-Premise
Red Rooster (19.09.07) CanningVale
* Food Hygiene, Unclean Premises, Dirty Appliances
McDonald's (06.09.07) 182 Waneroo Road
* Sold Food not of Nature, Substance or Quality
McDonald's (16.10.06) Kwinana Shopping Center
* Sale of Adulterated Food
Cole's Supermarket (22.09.06) Kwinana Shopping Center
* Selling Product Beyond Use-By-Date

Generating Blog Traffic With Less Effort

2008-04-18T14:20:00.004+08:00

1. Exchange guest-posts: write a guest post for another blogger, and in return, they write a guest post for you.

2. Promote your site during daily tasks:
* Add your blog link at the end of your e-mail
* If you are active on a forum, add your blog's URL to your forum signature
* Put a link of your blog in your social networking site

3. Practice in-post networking: Finish a few of your posts with a question. Opinion based topics are more likely to get more uptake, especially if you have bloggers who have strong thoughts about what you have written.

4. Release a "Best of E-Book": Freebies always add excitement. So the more freebies you have, the more traffic. An eBook of your ten best posts is a good way to introduce your blog to new readers.

5. Build a Mailing List: E-mailing others to ask them a favor is time-consuming yet rewarding. It could be either asking them to link you, vote for articles or even answer a question.

Reference:
Skelliewag

The Truth About Scientology

2008-04-18T13:02:00.002+08:00

I'm sure a lot of us never really knew about Scientology until it was all over the media when Tom Cruise converted. Well, that is how I heard of it. Just a little background on the Church of Scientology: It's teachings developed in 1952 by Hubbard, which is "applied religious philosophy" and the basis for a new religion. Scientology involves advanced teachings such as the story of Xenu, an alien ruler of the "Galactic Confederacy" wherein it states that 75 million years ago, Xenu brought billions of people to Earth in spacecraft resembling Douglas DC-8 airliners, stacked them around volcanoes and blew them up with hydrogen bombs. Their souls clustered together, and Hubbard calls these souls "Body Thetans", and advanced-level Scientologists emphasize on isolating these alien souls and neutralizing their ill effects.

I know it has been made a joke several times, but the real issues involved is that Scientology is not a religion. It is a dangerous cult that kills and ruins lives. In 1976, the Church of Scientology began harassing Paulette Cooper, author of "The Scandal of Scientology" to be incarcerated in a mental institution or jail or at least to hit her so hard that she drops her attacks. In 1878, the creator of Scientology, Hubbard was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison for four years because of stealing $200 million from the church. On 1977, Lisa Mcpherson became an active member of the church, and spent thousand of dollars per year on self-improvement courses. She spent over $100,000 on the church, and in 1995, when she got a minor car accident, she became mentally unstable and the Church of Scientology took her in for solitary confinement. After 17 days after being taken, 3 Scientologists drive Lisa back to the emergency room but was pronounced dead on arrival. She was underweight, dehydrated, and had bruises and bites from cockroaches. The Church of Scientology was convicted of felony.

Another case was on Josephus Havenith, a Dutchman from Germany who went on a retreat to Scientology's Fort Harrison hotel in Florida. One day, other hotel guests noticed water seeping into the carpet from under his door, and when they went to check him up, they found him dead on the bathtub. The water had been so hot that it burned his skin almost completely off. His death was described as "probably drowning" but the police noted that his head was not underwater.

There are several other "incidents" of suicide on members of the Church of Scientology. Majority of them ended up dead with no cash in their bank accounts, and those that survive get get harassed for more money.

If this is all true, let us hope it will end soon.

References:
Unfunny Truth

Sometimes Spending More Pays Off

2008-04-15T00:00:00.003+08:00

A year back in Manila, I was invited to go on a "field trip" down south, but decided not to go because I was not in the mood of traveling.
On the late afternoon, I got a call and found out that my friends who went on the "field trip" got into a bad accident. It was caused by a bus smashing the back of my friends Volvo sedan because the bus has lost its breaks. Due to the collision, their car hit two other cars in front, which caused a bing problem in South Super Highway.
Good news was, none of my friends or any other civilian got hurt. When the car was towed away to the junk yard and tested, the Volvo crew suggested that they would have been dead if they were in any other car. Volvo, being known to be the safest car in the road, saved my friends from any mishaps or deaths.
Apparently, the day before the accident there was another huge accident which involved a bus losing its breaks again, but unfortunately, the people in the other car all died. Volvo can be a very expensive car, but sometimes, money should not be an issue when it comes to a person's life. I mean, there is no point spending on other expensive things if it is nothing but a useless material, but spending on something that can actually save your life will surely be worth a lot more since life is irreplaceable.

The Difference Of Shaving

2008-04-14T23:33:00.004+08:00

It's amazing how some girls still do not shave their legs. If you look at the pic (no this is not my legs!) you can see how much difference shaving can do to how your legs look! I guess it could be a cultural thing as well, where some girls do not see the need of shaving.

I know some friends who still do not shave, and some friends who over do it. Some shave their arms and their mustache, but I guess it depends how you want to look and how hairy your body is for a girl.

What do guys think? Would they rather have girls to shave or leave it to be "el natural"?