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May 09 2008

WordCamp Philippines 2008

Published by Blogie under , IT events, PHP developers, Wordpress, graphics designers, wordcamp

As avid WordPress bloggers and developers know very well, WordCamp is the event when it comes to this “state-of-the-art semantic personal publishing platform”. And we are bringing it to the Philippines!

I normally write about blogging stuff over at Blogie Blog, but this post isn’t about blogging. WordCamp, you see, isn’t like the Mindanao Bloggers Summit or the iBlog Summit. WordCamp’s content is usually more technical in nature. As are many open-source software, this powerful CMS is written in PHP, and so this event will cover plenty of ground on this language, as well as XHTML and other similar topics.

(Doesn’t mean, though, that there won’t be any partying!)

The target audience of WordCamp Philippines will be bloggers, naturally. However, we would like to encourage PHP developers to participate, as well as Web weavers (especially those who are very much into XHTML and CSS) and computer graphics designers.

There will be technical sessions on how to make full use of, and extend, WordPress: these will cover plugins and template development. For the more artistically inclined, there will be presentations and demonstrations on how to create themes for WordPress.

The event will be on 25 October 2008. While it’s true that the core organizers are based in Davao, it has been decided by the group to hold WordCamp Philippines 2008 in Metro Manila. (The actual venue has not yet been decided on.)

Too bad for Dabawenyo PHP coders… Although, I do hope that some of them will be able to make it to the event. Hey, it’s still about 5 months away — time to start saving up for the trip to the capital!

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May 09 2008

Kadayawan 2008 logo

Published by Blogie under , Festivals, Kadayawan 2008, logo

Take a look at the new logo for Davao’s festival of festivals. This year’s members of the promotions committee are all young, energetic and forward-looking Dabawenyos, and that fact is evident in this new image of Kadayawan sa Dabaw.

We thought (I was invited to join the promotions committee) that the Kadayawan festival needed a boost in the arm for a more modern approach — but without abandoning the traditional aspects, naturally.

What do you think?

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May 09 2008

Wordcamp Philippines, now open

Published by winston under , Mindanao Bloggers, Wordpress, blogging event, events, wordcamp, wordcamp philippines

Hi guys, the official announcement regarding WordCamp Philippines is now out. For those who are not aware of WordCamp, here’s a brief introduction. WordCamp is a conference or convention which gives focus on anything related to Wordpress. WordCamp is the best venue for Wordpress enthusiasts to come together and get updated on the latest. Participants vary from [...]

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May 09 2008

Friday’s Feast

Published by MommyYen under , Friday's Feast

Appetizer
When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
+ It depends! I am a snob..I just don’t do good with strangers.. If I know that person, I smile back of course! I’m friendly too you know;)

Soup
Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
+ Mix with wood tiles, carpet and vinyl tiles..

Salad
Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
+ Your yearning yelling yakking yawning! lol

Main Course
Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?
+ A friend of my Mom!

Dessert
Name 2 blue things.
+ Now? My blue havaianas flip flops and blue shirt of hubby!

Happy Friday!

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May 09 2008

Published by lea under , randoms

as much as i wanted to be happy or at least okay right now, the mood keeps coming back to this. i make my own misery. it was, right from the start, wrong. i should not be expecting something else. why does it feels so good to pretend that there is something more than the temporary [...]

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May 09 2008

upside living

Published by texas_sweetie under , home

I have always been loving unique home decor to add beauty into our home.When we go to local home improvement or stores that sell home decorations,I seem to not satisfied with the display in there.I always find the best of decors and you know me I am picky and I always find it difficult choosing the best things I want. I am so glad I found Upside Living on the internet and check on their products.I am so amazed for they have exactly what I want.Wow.This company sells the finest luxury home decor,outdoor and garden products as well as unique gifts good for special occasions.Theirs is from around the world heirloom that makes it truly unique.Not only they sell nice stuff but mind you it is the finest Italian pottery, hand forged copper art designs created as weathervanes and wind chimes, wood art sculptures with for you to be discovered. Since my husband is a great fanatic of wood sculptures,I might have to buy him one that surely makes him happy.

Wow how happy I am to have found this site.I know where to shop next when I feel like wanting to buy another fine decor for our home.Someday,when we will be able to move out,I want to fill our house with those luxury products.

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May 09 2008

Tag Meme or What You Call It

Published by texas_sweetie under , tag

I got tagged by Hazel with this one.First time in history my jugatla friend in England tagging me.I don't know why she doesn't like giving memes to me.I would like to pass this on to Rose Owens,Rose sweetiepie,Laura.

1. What is the most recent movie you’ve watched with someone?
~Kite Runners,a very brilliant movie.I watched it last night at home with hubby and chichai of course.
2. What is currently your favorite TV show?
~ American Idol, Cops and local news!

3. What CD by a new artist that is worth a listen?
-who knows? I am busy blogging no time for chulalala cds

4. Have you bought a CD recently by an “old favorite” artist, is yes what?
~ I have several sleeping in the corner.

5. Who is your current favorite female actor?
- Halle Berry and Anne Hathaway

6. Who is your current favorite male actor?
- Adam Sandler

7. Do you pay attention to “actors born on your birthday”?
~ Too busy to be minding other people who don't know me hekhek.

8. Who is your favorite artist left on American Idol?
~ David Archuleta and hmm beginning to like David Cook's voice

9. Who will when win American Idol?
~ DAVID C, its obvious!

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May 09 2008

Taking a Break from a Hectic Day

Published by lurchie under , Mind Musings, Tales from Home, Thoughts, amigos-amigas, hardship, money, relax, work

Right now, I am simply taking a 10 minute break from my activities online.

My head is really aching and to think that I have to finish the research and tagging im supposed to do. To top it off, I have my day job tomorrow. It kinda stinks to think that I have to push twice or thrice as hard as others just to get by.

Sometimes I do take a drive down memory lane and learn to be thankful for the things that I had. Compared to a large population of the world, at least I have learned to appreciate what I had. I sometimes think of my friends and ponder how their future would hold. Would it be like mine? What would they do if they had my life. If they were in my situation in every single possible way, how would they deal with it?

A couple of friends say that they would not last a day in my shoes. But I disagree. I think those who said that would do just fine. There are some who think my life is a ball game. Heh… perhaps, to them, it is. Perhaps those who said that would be able to stand here better in my shoes. The thing is, I dont think anybody CANNOT do it. I actually do think that anybody can survive - if they have to. I mean, I have, right? So I have no doubt in their capacity.

I just pray that they do not come to see the lowest that I have seen. Looking at 15 pesos in your hand at 12 o’clock noon, thinking, how on Earth are you going to buy food for the babies or yourself?

*sigh*

Nothing much. Just musing. Definitely no regrets. Despite the bumps, life is oh so good!

[Dear God, Please give me the strength and courage to live another day.]

Photo: Google Images (hosted at Imageshack.us)

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May 09 2008

It’s Friday!!! YeeHaa!!!

Published by Aldrin under , Australia, friends, work

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May 09 2008

Cops Search For Missing Briton In South RP

Published by The Mindanao Examiner under , Amil Hotel, Briton, RMN, Radyo Agong, Travel Warning, Warden Notice, Zamboanga, foreigner

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / May 09, 2008) – Police mounted a search Friday for a British national who was reported missing while visiting the southern port city of Zamboanga, reports said.

Local radio reports said James David Rowe was missing since Thursday after he failed to return to his hotel in downtown Zamboanga. Rowe checked in at the Amil Hotel and left with a Filipino man, the Radio Agong reported.

“The foreigner left with a Filipino man and never returned. We reported the matter to the police. We don’t know what happened to him. His things are all inside the room,” a woman at the hotel’s front desk told the Mindanao Examiner.

She said Rowe was alone when he checked in at the hotel, but refused to elaborate further, saying, she is not authorized to talk about it.

Mayor Celso Lobregat has ordered the police to search for the missing foreigner, his spokesperson, Sheila Covarrubias, said. “Police is doing all it can to locate the foreigner,” she said in a separate interview.

Initial police reports, she said, showed that Rowe is engage in buying and selling of automotive spare parts and authorities are investigating whether his business has anything to do with his disappearance.

“At this time, we still do not know what really happened. We can only speculate,” Covarrubias said.

The United States Embassy last month said it received information that extremists may be planning to kidnap Americans or other foreigners at hotels or other public places in Zamboanga City.

It warned Americans not to travel to Zamboanga which had been targeted in the past by Abu Sayyaf militants whose group is tied to al-Qaeda terror network.

Australia also issued a similar warning last month and told its citizens not to travel to Zamboanga and other areas in the southern region. Two homemade bombs exploded in Zamboanga City a week after the US and Australian warnings. (Mindanao Examiner)

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May 09 2008

Extortion, Sinisilip Sa Motibo Ng Pagsabog Sa Cotabato

Published by The Mindanao Examiner under , North Cotabato, Tagalog News

COTABATO CITY (Mindanao Examiner / May 09, 2008) – Patuloy ang imbestigasyon ng militar sa pagsabog na naganap sa Midsayap, isang bayan sa lalawigan ng North Cotabato.

Limang katao lamang ang sugatan sa pagabog, taliwas sa unang ulat ng militar na dalawa ang patay sa pambobomba sa isang commuter van sa terminal mismo ng nasabing bayan.

“Patuloy pa ang aming pagsisiyasat at hindi pa rin tapos. Hindi naming masabing kung sino talaga ang nasa likod nito,” ani Lt. Col. Julieto Ando, spokesman ng 6th Infantry Division, sa panayam ng Mindanao Examiner.

Hinila ng militar na may kinalamang ang extortion ng mga sindikato ang nasa likod ng atake. Wala pang umaako sa pambobomba, ayon kay Ando.

Ipinaliwanag rin nito na nagkaroon ng kaguluhan sa ibat-ibang mga ulat ukol sa casualties sa pagsabog kung kayat nagkamali ang militar sa pagsabing may nasawi sa atake. (Mark Navales)

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May 09 2008

Flickr Banner Generator

Published by Aice Nice Concepts under , Flickr Profile Widget banner generator

I was amaze with this Flickr Banner Generator that we can put in to our blogs as widget be it header, sidebar or just within any posts. Just enter your username and it will produce a widget from your Flickr account...Here is my example

If you are interested you can access the Flickr Banner for your Site by this link

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May 09 2008

Friday’s Feast

Published by ZAM under , Friday's Feast, me, meme

Appetizer

When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
Yes. All the time.

Soup

Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
Ceramics (tiles)

Salad

Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.

Zoom zast zhe Zigzagging zone. (Zoom past the zigzagging zone). Hahah. This is torture.

Main Course

Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?

Yes. A cousin.

Dessert

Name 2 blue things.

The sky and my phone's screen (which is in front of me now)

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May 09 2008

Furniture Online At Spacify.com

Published by arlene under , contemporary furniture, modern furniture

Spring Pickup time is here locally. Do you ever feel like just putting all your furniture out by the street for 'spring pick-up of heavy objects', and go out and buy new stuff that all works properly, isn't faded or worn, and can be chosen to match a new colored decor for the room in question? My Hubby goes nuts when I talk like that, because he is a hoarder. If he had his way, we would still be watching the old TV he had 11 years ago when I married him, and that needed someone to get up once in a while and turn the defective tuner switch slightly to bring back the channel.
But, there is a mid-point of agreement somewhere, where I can get some of the new stuff I want, and he won't feel that his whole life is being thrown away. Spacify.com have an interesting coffee table on their homepage, it looks like it is made of red tinted glass for the top, and maybe white colored wood for the leg part. They really do have a great selection of furniture online. And as for the old chinese teak, or is it oak, coffee table we have now, it could become part of the basement rec room furniture.

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May 09 2008

New Bedroom Furniture For After Spring Cleaning

Published by arlene under

During colder months, the bedrooms don't get as aired out as I would like them to. So, now summer is starting, I have just turned the mattresses, and now it is time, while I am at it, look at some quick redecorating, just to really freshen things up a bit. The house here is really quite small, "big enough to live in, small enough to be cheap to heat," is what my Hubby always says. I am actually looking around for some new bedroom furniture to really make a difference, and I was already at spacify.com looking at their outdoor furniture, when I saw that they really have a large stock of a lot of other things, including, of course, bedroom furniture!
Hubby still likes the black colored furniture that is shown but I still think that the dark color will maybe make the bedroom look smaller, so I am working on him to go with the white, or maybe they have a beige and if so that would be great too. I still have to really get into the website, as I originally only found the bedroom furniture as a passing thing. Anyway, plenty of time, I am currently concentrating on my new business, but the bedroom might well get done as the next project.

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May 09 2008

Outdoor Furniture Can Be Good Quality Too!

Published by arlene under

We all no doubt have tried using the regular styles of outdoor furniture. I have used the same items for the past two years, and I have to admit that last year, it was a bit of a stretch as far as any expectation that it would still look good. The problem is that often, this furniture is where guests go when they do their visiting in summer, and so I think it is important to have nice looking outdoor furniture. There is also another aspect to this, and that is that the outdoor furniture is used on days when I can relax, and it makes it harder to relax if I am sitting on a chair that is about the same quality as park bench! Perhaps I shouldn't feel that way, but as I sit there, I find I feel a need to jump up and start painting the chair instead of sitting in it. Makes my Hubby crazy, but then, he would be happy with any old junk to sit on, as long as he is sitting.
Spacify.com have a good choice of outdoor furniture, including outdoor wood built furniture, outdoor metal furniture, and also wicker outdoor furniture. They even have some great little firepits that can be used even on a wooden deck, and of course there are always the chairs and hammocks that make for a comfortable and lazy summer.

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May 09 2008

Happy 7th year wedding ;)

Published by MommyYen under , Anniversary

To my dear best friend and husband! I know he reads my blog everyday. So, sweetie, I’m not good with words but always remember that you and the boys are my everything! I am just happy and blessed that I am the mother of our kids! You mean so much to me that words can ever say… 14344! hehe Jologs pa;) I am so blessed for having you in my life. You make me happy always and I cannot ask for more…

Anyway, I’ll be out the whole day today. Not sure where and what to do but we might just have a simple dinner out;) Since we celebrated already in Bora! hehe

Later!

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May 09 2008

My New Job Keeps Me Busy!

Published by arlene under

My new job of running a little business is really keeping me busy. As a franchisee, I have no chasing of work to do, as it is all done for me, and it seems that the contracts just keep on coming. Even my hubby, who is a cheap skinflint (not really but he whines a lot about having to have savings, and not spending before we have the money) anyway, even he has said that it looks like I should just go for it, and just use whatever gas and stuff it takes, and spend whatever it takes to do the work and not stress me out, as the income projections seem good.
Of course, I have to be careful anyway, as, until the money starts being paid to me, I am running on borrowed funds which have to be rebuilt at some time asap. Anyway, right now, busy, busy busy. Just got time for a few more blog posts, and then it will be time for bed.

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May 08 2008

For Reality TV Fans

Published by ZAM under , Reality TV, TV Series, entertainment

Do you love to watch reality shows like The Dirty Job and the LA Ink – among others? If you do, then have you ever wondered if it is possible to get daily updates of some of your favorite Reality Shows?

Tell you what? It is possible. Thanks to RealityBug, you may get daily doses of Reality TV News online now.

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May 08 2008

Hanging out

Published by texas_sweetie under , Personal

The moment I am typing this entry right now we're also at Rose house,laughing together,find it hard finishing my paid post for other girls cannot stop talking.Maureen,Rose and Annie are my company here.

So nice to be able to meet Mau for the first time ever.She's also a blogger and I never thought I can meet her here.

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May 08 2008

engobi’s website

Published by texas_sweetie under , Food

Eating like a rabbit,never ending snacks is what I like.Oh I found this yummy caffeine-infused munchie, Engobi.Everybody loves it! It comes from two yummylicious flavors,Cinnamon Surge and Lemon lift. I want to buy it from their site at
ENGOBI's website to eat every midnight during our movie time. It is also good because it has high-energy engobi snack of 1.5-ounce, single-serving bags of $1.29 each.Go grab a bag now for yourself now.It has coffe in it so everybody love coffe must like this snack too.I want to try it because this looks so yummy and very much affordable.Visit the site if you want to know more this delicious snack.

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May 08 2008

How Do We Love?

Published by Momong under , Humility, Love, Salvation

John 21: 15-19 Acts 25: 13-21 / Ps 103: 1-2,11-12,19-20 “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” (John 21:16) How much we love our Lord Jesus Depends on how we care for His sheep; From our sins His grace will free us, Trust that this promise He will keep. When they had finished eating, [...]

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May 08 2008

…enjoying work and starting to socialize

Published by Aldrin under , Australia, friends, work

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May 08 2008

The Bucket List: Something I Definitely Want to Do

Published by lurchie under , Bucket List, Jack Nicholson, Mind Musings, Morgan Freeman, Nonspecific Blah! Blahs!, Thoughts, dreams, hopes, movies

The girl at Going Japanesa has been my muse for countless times. Her craziness and often even her emotional state has been a source for much musing on my part. I am glad that I have a friend such as her, who makes me think and not just irritate the heck out of me. One who, instead of making me eat my words or show me how stupid I actually am, makes me feel like I just may have a point. Although she is not the only one who has this effect on me, I write this as a tribute to her today since she was the one who inadvertently reminded me to watch the movie Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

Suffice it to say, I loved the movie. I know not many would love it, or would agree that I think it was nice. There were some points which were a little bit boring, but in the end, I CRIED. What can I say? I’m a weeper, and I am such a softie for these types of movies, like Pursuit of Happyness.

In contrast to Pursuit of Happyness, where I could definitely relate to Chris Gardner in almost all points, this one made me relate to it on a different level. Something that tugged on my long buried dreams and wishes. Something I thought was long dead and gone. But perhaps I am still 23 years old. 81 years of age is still a lifetime away, but I must admit I almost always feel like I am in my 50s. Life and all.

So, a bucket list? Yes, I am planning to make one. I’m writing it in my pink journal/diary with beautiful pages given by the girl at Going Japanesa. Who knows? I might hit it big and I would get to do all the things I want to do which others have most definitely have taken for granted.

To start off? Well, I definitely want to skydive, to bungee jump, to dive, oh so many things..

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May 08 2008

Introduction: Blogging For Beginners

Published by Javi under , Blogging FAQs, Help and Tutorials

Looking at the things I’ve posted so far, I’ve come to notice how random my entries have become. Most of the time I’ve talked about things that interest me, and those that I’ve learned as I journey everyday towards blog understanding. I’ve never really focused on one central idea so to speak. Which is just fine considering that blogging is supposed to be free and the blogger has all the rights in the world to talk about what he fancies as long as the things being talked about are within legal bounds. I surely don’t want to post something that would get me into trouble.

Recently, blogging has become really, really interesting for me. It has been interesting from the start, but now as I gained a lot of insights towards this popular media, I felt the need to share something to those who are starting out. There may be a couple of things here that might be of interest to newbie bloggers but there seems to be no continuity in which those new to blogging can really follow to make their journey as meaningful as they’d like it to be.

As such, in my next posts, I’ll be focusing on the basics so that those who are taking baby steps towards blogging can learn directly from what I have learned so far and not go groping in the dark as I once did. I will still be interspersing my posts with those things that interest me, but for the most part, I’ll be cataloguing some of those I’ve come across as I grew in experience as a blogger.

Watch this site, there may be something for you here in the following days.

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May 08 2008

Caffe Vivere up for grabs

Published by Blogie under , Announcements, Business & Industry, restaurant for sale

Sad news — Caffe Vivere is closing shop sometime soon. Owner Mawie Bawar texted me yesterday and asked if I knew anyone possibly interested in taking over a restaurant business. Unfortunately, Mawie will be relocating back to Manila already, is why.

So, I thought it might be good to blog about it, to help her find potential buyers. Here are some information I got from Mawie. The establishment is located on Mt. Apo Street, near the rotunda. It is around 70sqm, with a mezzanine. It can accommodate around 30 people.

Food type: Italian cuisine with pasta dishes as specialty (excellent dishes!); high-quality coffee and fruit-based drinks, hot and ice-blended; specialty cakes (and they’re really good, too).

Inclusive in sale price:

naming rights and licenses
recipes of the existing dishes
tables and chairs
countertops and dividers
kitchen equipment and utensils
dining ware
existing decorations and supplies (food, kitchen, miscellaneous)
2-week intensive kitchen staff and service crew training and orientation
finances monitoring system
list and contact numbers of suppliers

If you’re interested, please drop me a line, and I’ll put you in touch with Mawie. Please, somebody assume Caffe Vivere! Their food is actually really good, especially the Shrimp Diavolo– to die for!

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May 08 2008

It’s Crying Time

Published by Gail T. under , kolog

It's been quite some time since I last cried at a movie or TV series. So long that I wondered if I have begun to get desensitized to the recycled plots of Asian dramas. I still enjoy watching them, but it has been a long time since my heart strings were tugged enough for tears to roll down my cheeks. I'm usually a crybaby, so this is not quite myself.

Well, it happened tonight. Fat tears just fell from both eyes with some sipon peek-a-booing from my nostrils for good measure. I was sad and angry and hurt for the heroine in one scene in the drama Fated To Love You. (You can view the clip through here.)

For a bit of a back story, Chen Xin Yi (the girl, from here on, "C") and Ji Cun Xi (the boy; "J") have an unintentional one-night-stand that results in a pregnancy. Eventually, they decide to marry and stay together up until the birth of the child, who is heir to the Ji family business. Coincidentally, C and J share the same birthday. In the previous two years, J got to celebrate it with his ballet dancer girlfriend while C, who has a history of being an afterthought, has always been forgotten. J's wish is to spend the day with his gf.'s C's wish, we later learn, is to handpick and personally present a present for J so she can observe his reaction.

Since the gf is MIA, both agree to spend the day together. But when gf calls that she can spare a few hours for J, he bails out on C, although he arranges plenty of entertainment for C by herself.

In the beginning of the clip is the heartbreaking scene. (Can you tell I'm biased towards C?) She is visibly crushed, but J does not notice. A guilty heart, perhaps? But she pulls herself together and tells him cheerfully that his wish will be granted. I really applauded C here. All along, we are made to believe that C is a sticky-note girl with no backbone and resolve. But here she shows how much restraint and selflessness she has. It is in this scene that is clear that C's maturity is worth far more than the gf's selfish wishy-washiness. The question is when J will finally see and appreciate this.

One thing is sure, I would love to see and appreciate some major groveling and penance when that happens. For the rest of his life sounds really good.

It is very interesting to me how some viewers who blog seem to be giving up on this series. Yes, it is hitting all the stereotypical plot points but the draw for me remains to be C. I hate weak-willed martyr heroines (most especially the dumb ones) but C is proving to be strong, pragmatic and sensitive in spite of her circumstance. Also, I identify with her, especially in this scene; she appears to speak in the love language of quality time. All she wants is to spend time with J. Her spirits were lifted when she got to spend time with a good friend exploring an art gallery. I wish for her to find happiness. So unless she is going to keep repeating her mistakes, lose her spunk and act dumb, I am willing to see this drama till its end.

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May 08 2008

Photo: Kidnapped Indian National Is Freed In South RP

Published by The Mindanao Examiner under , Abdul Kadar Chenikandivil, India, Indians, Kidnapping

Kidnapped Indian national Abdul Kadar Chenikandivil, 50, narrates his ordeal to Philippine policemen. The foreigner, who runs a cell phone store in Cotabato City, was kidnapped May 02, 2008. He was freed several days later. Police also arrested his driver, Edilberto Puna on suspicion he is involved in the crime, says the regional police director, Chief Superintendent Felizardo Serapio Jr. (Mindanao Examiner Photo/Mark Navales)

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May 08 2008

Southern Philippine Bombing Kills Two

Published by The Mindanao Examiner under , Bombing, Midsayap, North Cotabato

A father whispers to his wounded son at the Cotabato Regional Medical Center as doctors attend to his wife and daughter who are also injured in a bomb attack May 08, 2008 in Midsayap town in North Cotabato province. (Mindanao Examiner Photo/Mark Navales).

COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / May 8, 2008) – A bomb explosion Thursday ripped through a commuter van in the southern Philippines, killing several people and wounding at least 8 others, officials said.

Lt. Col. Julieto Ando, a regional army spokesman, said the blast occurred at around 3 p.m. in the town of Midsayap in North Cotabato province. “We are getting conflicting reports, military in the area say only two people are were killed in the explosion,” he told the Mindanao Examiner.

Ando said the van was loading passengers bound for Davao City when the explosion occurred. “We still don’t know what type of explosive was used in the attack,” he said.

But other reports in province said as many as three people were killed and some of the wounded are in critical condition in hospitals. Some of those wounded were brought to hospitals in Cotabato City.

No group or individual claimed responsibility for the attack, but Ando said criminal gangs extorting from provincial bus firms and traders were behind previous attacks.

“We still do not know who were behind this explosion, but extortionists had been blamed in past attacks in the province,” Ando said.

He said police and soldiers have put up road blocks and were inspecting vehicles for weapons or explosives. “We have already intensified check point operation in the area,” Ando said.

Military and police authorities previously blamed the Al-Khobar and the Pentagon gangs and the Abu Sayyaf and communist insurgents in previous bombings in North Cotabato.

Last month, a homemade bomb exploded at a bus depot in Midsayap. Although there were no casualties, the blast April 26 however, damaged a commuter bus. The explosive, assembled from a mortar round, was left near the bus, owned by Weena Transit.

Three people were also killed and 15 others injured in a bomb explosion at a bus depot in Cotabato City. (With reports from Mark Navales)

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May 08 2008

Life is too short

Published by sharon under , Buhay2x

Yesterday as I walked home, as I crossed on the street I was hit by a single motorcycle. Thanks God I’ve got only slight bruises in my arms and knees. I’ve realized in just a blink of an eye pwede pala tayo mwla agad sa mundo. I thank God for another chance that he has given me. Life is really too short. I wish and pray that i could live longer with my family specially now that am apart from them.

Let’s not forget to say I LOVE YOU to our love ones before the end of the day cause tomorrow is not a promise.

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May 08 2008

constellations

Published by Convulsions. Convolutions. under

like every kid, i once dreamed of blasting off toward the skies in a rocket ship, away from everything else that festers inside gravity's oppressive grasp. i wanted to pull myself away into those distant twinkling promises of a new grounds to land my feet on. i wanted to explore each patch of sky, constellation by constellation, for civilizations where i might belong.

and now that i have somehow grown up, every time i reach for something in the sky, i feel my feet lift up, sometimes a few inches, sometimes a few miles, from the ground. but like everything, i come crashing back; rudimentary lessons somehow learned of much should be burned just to get enough lift to fly...

not long, the few inches became many, the few miles became light years. following the shadow's path, each day sends me streaking farther and farther away from where i came from. until the dominant light of the sun which overwhelmed my sky receded slowly into the background with his fellow stars.

just one of the many stars.

it's a wonder how, sitting where i can see the city lights, everything looks so small but so connected. how things, as you step away from them, begin to lose their individuality and start to become just a part of a grand whole.

knowing which little spots of light once became centers of your orbit, became constant objects of your cares. seeing the streetlights tracing tell-tale paths you once took to just to reach those spots of light that now become corners of constellations; markers for those times when, in the proximity of a few inches the idea of escape was the last thing in your mind.

the flickering city lights below; squint and see stars.

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May 08 2008

Happy Mother’s Day

Published by MommyYen under , tags

Graphics for Mothers Day CommentsRule:
1. Just choose any mother’s day graphics from zwani to greet the mommies you know.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other mommies you know.

Tagging Mich, Caryl, Sweet Lullaby, Tere, and Scarty.

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May 08 2008

A Bullfrog.

Published by MommyYen under , tags

Got tagged with Aggie.

I am a Bullfrog : You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life. Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends! and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love….

I’ll pass this to Rowena, Faye, eDs, arlene, and Suzanne.

Tag and list your blogs here.

1. Mommy Talks. 2. Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps. 3. Pink and Brown Diaries. 4. Winding Creek Circle. 5. Me and Mine 6. Little Peanut 7. Pea in a Pod 8. Sugar Magnolias 9. Creative in Me 10. YOURS.

LOOK UP YOUR BIRTHDAY AND SEE WHAT YOU ARE. FORWARD ON TO PEOPLE THAT YOU THINK THAT WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF THIS… INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU. PUT YOUR BIRTHDAY ANIMAL IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND PASS IT ON.

Don’t forget to scroll down to see what it says about you.

January 01 - 09 ~ Ass
January 10 - 24 ~ Slug
January 25 - 31 ~ Cockroach
February 01 - 05 ~ Parasite
February 06 - 14 ~ Bullfrog
February r y 15 - 21 ~ Skunk
February 22 - 28 ~ Snake
March 01 - 12 ~ Ape
March 13 - 15 ~ Cockroach
March 16 - 23 ~ Slug
March 24 - 31 ~ Parasite

(more…)

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May 08 2008

LP: Mahal Na Ina (Mama)

Published by ZAM under , Litratong Pinoy, photo

Sabi nila walang katumbas sa pag-aalaga at pagmamahal ng isang ina. Totoo. Agree ako nito kaya naman espesyal ang litratong ito para sa 'kin.

Ito ang sa alagang inahin ng Tatay ko. Inabangan ko talaga sila. At salamat naman at hindi nasayang ang oras na pinalipas ko sa pag-aabang at pag-oobesrba sa kanila. Sinuwerte yata ako nung araw na 'yon.

Na post ko na din pala ito sa Makimeji.

They say nothing beats a mother's love and care. True. I agree. And that's why I chose this shot even if this was already published at Makimeji. It took time to get this done but this is all worth the wait.

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May 08 2008

NPA Owns Up Killing Of Militia Leader In South RP

Published by The Mindanao Examiner under , Digos City, NPA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / May 08, 2008) – The communist New People’s Army rebels on Thursday admitted to killing a village leader accused of leading anti-insurgency campaign and human rights violations in the southern Philippines.

Paterno Intes was killed after rebels raided his house in the village of Kapatagan in the outskirts of Digos City. Rebels also seized a cache of weapons from Intes’ house that included seven shotguns, a grenade launcher, an automatic rifle and fragmentation grenades and munitions.

Ricardo Fermiza, a rebel spokesman, said Intes was a notorious paramilitary leader working for the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion.

“His liquidation should serve as a further warning to others who perform aggressive and armed counter-revolutionary activities,” Fermiza, of the NPA’s Magtanggol Roque Command, said.

Fermiza said the rebels had long warned Intes to stop his anti-NPA and anti-people activities, but he ignored the NPA. “Intes belonged to the 39th Infantry Battalion’s paramilitary and intelligence network in the hinterlands of Davao del Sur. He also maintained high powered weapons and used them in hostile actions against the NPA,” he said.

The army battalion was also accused of beating up civilians in North Cotabato province after an NPA ambush that left three soldiers dead. The army insisted the civilians knew of the ambush, but did not warn the military about it.

NPA rebels attacked early Monday a convoy of the 39th Infantry Battalion and killing three soldiers and wounding as many as 13 others. Civilians claimed soldiers returned on Tuesday and rounded up dozens of villagers and beat them up.

The rebels, military wing of the outlawed Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front, broke away in 2004 from peace talks with the Arroyo government after the United States and the European Union included the rebel groups in the list of foreign terrorist organizations on Manila's prodding. (Mindanao Examiner)

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