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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

100 Life Lessons for Success: Book Review While on Staycation

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Michael "Myke" Celis is an advertising executive cum blogger turned book author with the release of his book entitled 100 Life Lessons for Success. The content of the book were from his regular Facebook shout-outs and apparently some people found it amusing and worthy enough to be reproduced in book format.

My first impression is that it will be just another thought of the day or a shorter version of "Soup for the Soul" as the contents may just be some rewording of ordinary and common thoughts rephrased and restructured to look spanking brand new.

But who gives a damn about original or copy-pasted thoughts as long as it helps inspire people and we get to share our thoughts regardless if its dirty or wholesome.

It is an extreme honor to be able to publish a book, and quite a tedious task to get others to buy and read it especially if you are no famous celebrity who has an already established name (or a ghost writer that's really good).

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The Tomorrow People works on the premise that there's a possibility for some humans to evolve into a generation with special powers. Those powers they call the three Ts - teleportation, telekinesis and telepathy. But as the TV series reveals, some may even have the power to do a fourth T - time travel.

With the advancement of technology where we can send voice and data over the Internet, and where social media has kept us connected with our loved ones, and now there's technology where music or sound can be sent via wireless, I guess powers like that can be reproduced using technology.

If ever we get to the point of manifesting superhuman abilities, it will surely be a blast!

Speaking of blasts, what makes it more interesting to watch great sci-fi TV series is the presence of multimedia speakers that allow us to experience realism in our video watching. The sounds coming from blasts like explosions and sudden car stops and crashes are better appreciated if they could be clearly heard and identified.

I got my hands on the Braven 440 HD Wireless speakers to use while watching The Tomorrow People and it was a great experience to be able to hear crisp and clear sounds from the show.

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Their branch in Tacloban was completely wiped out by super typhoon Yolanda and their stocks and cash register looted in the aftermath of the world’s strongest typhoon in recent history.

But that did not stop global beauty brand The Body Shop from doing its own share in helping out the survivors of this tragedy.

“The Body Shop Philippines and our sister company Marithe Francois Gerbaud lost nearly P10 million in the floods and the looting that followed. Still, our customers, our employees and the company as a whole believe that we could still help those who are in desperate need for aid. And that’s when we came up with the idea of putting donation boxes in our shops,” explained Joanie Gajes, marketing officer of The Body Shop Philippines.

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I received a special treat when I got home from a whole day of event hopping since December has kept me busy with lots of invites from different brands.

They were all cute and colorful making them perfect for the holidays!

I first learned about them during the Halloween season because of their creatively designed cupcakes especially the ones with green themed designs containing the usual Halloween images. So I was deeply glad when they sent me a tweet asking me to try their adorable cupcakes. I immediately replied and accepted their invitation.

However, due to some personal emergencies, we had to postpone the delivery of the cupcakes to another time. ...and so it's nearing Christmas already that is why they opted sending in Christmas-themed "Cuppy Keyks!

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So he claims he has it all figured out. Yeah, maybe it's true.With the stunning babes all wanting a piece of him (as what the photo posted above this article seems to represent ), Stanley Chi probably knows the secrets to how to catch the attention of the opposite sex.

No wonder the book signing of his latest book "Men are from QC, Women are from Alabang" were flocked by a number of great looking babes.

The guy hasn't lost his touch. Subtle yet alarming jokes that are not appropriate for the kids but tolerable for the adults. Well, we like to think its harmless for us, but in reality, we get really horny when he talks about how to please the women.

In real life, Stanley has caught a very desirable fish in the sea with his lovely partner that we can hide under the name of Steph. You see! Both of their names starts with the letter S - the same letter that starts my favorite three letter word.

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Run side by side with your favorite celebrities and get a chance to meet and greet Gizmo in the first-ever Superbook Fun Run, “READY…GIZMO…GO!” on Saturday, December 14, 4:30 a.m. at the 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City (beside Mercato).

Superbook Agents and Kapuso stars Sheena Halili, Bettinna Carlos with daughter Gummy and Benjamin Alves plus popular ventriloquist Ruther Urquia of Pilipinas Got Talent fame will join families and friends who have eagerly registered for the Superbook fun run for the benefit of the CBN Asia Family of Ministries which includes Operation Blessing, CBN Asia Prayer Center, the Asian Center for Missions and CBN Asia Media (The 700 Club Asia, Superbook and Tanikala).

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Are we playing the right game?

I guess that question should be asked every time we make decisions and not only for those that involve our life savings. However, we were told to only invest on money that we are willing to lose. This means we should only take the risk if it involves money that is not critical to our everyday life.

We often become very generous after pay day because we spend our money without considering how we can make the most out of it. Our bonuses or extra month pays quickly disappear right before our eyes and go immediately to the cash registers of shopping malls where we bought branded shirts and jeans, a new watch or jewelry, or the latest model of a smartphone brand.

"Win as much as you can" should have been the game we should be playing but we get lost and confused because we follow the norm and traditional way of going through life. Even though we've heard so much sayings like "think outside the box", we seem to never learn.

Thank you to the duo of Amar Chandnani and Shyan Lim of Money Expo for teaching us a lot of enriching information on how we should manage our money during the Wazzup Pilipinas Get Rich from the Financial Market.

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"Mar (Roxas) never denied saying “You are a Romualdez and the President is an Aquino”. In fact here is the transcript of that part of the meeting : “You have to understand, we are talking very straight here. You have to understand, you are a Romualdez and the President is an Aquino. He is being very careful in just taking over because he does not want anything to be misconstrued.”

This is how I understand it : Because of the family histories of the Aquinos and the Romualdezes, the national government must be CAREFUL and SENSITIVE in “taking over” (i.e. sending an overwhelming number of military and PNP personnel etc.). If the national government just did so, the LGU and others can misconstrue what is happening and say Pnoy and his government are power hungry and just want to retaliate and grab power, given what happened in the past. It is in this context that a letter was requested from the City of Tacloban. The NG wanted the LGU to put in writing/ to formalize that they were agreeable to the efforts and entry of the NG in their city. And precisely, it was to avoid this issue happening today. Notwithstanding, this letter or non-letter did not stop the NG from helping/ moving/ acting. Regarding the video – watch it and be discerning. Listen carefully, and check out who originally posted it." - Ana Ojeda

Misconstrued? Even in the most immense disaster, Pnoy was still worried of being misconstrued at the expense of helping the people of Tacloban? Sorry but let me have this opinion as I am entitled to but this just makes me more sick. I hope if another calamity like this happens to us, the president of our people and the national government will not think twice in sending an overwhelming kind of help just because they are afraid of being misconstrued. Sorry, just had to say something here. - Ian Hermosa

Hard Rock Coper at the PCSHS

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On December 17 & 18, 2013, Pasig City Science High School will hold its annual Seniors Business Fair. We are here today to advertise our business named Hard Rock Coper. We come from different walks of life but we are gathered as IV-Copernicus under the supervision of Mrs. Wilma Q. Del Rosario.

Our business resembles a diner and we serve the meanest, the leanest, the meatiest and the most delectable burger that you will ever come across! With products like Burger ni Edgar, CheesyWorms, Kamikachix, Red Hotdog Apparatus, Pepe Steak, Chixser, Siomai Sanctuary, Fries Tag, Friescis M, Elvis Friesly, Owl CiTea and PunchCola, you are sure to be satisfied!

These wonderful products also come with free delivery service, free WiFi and unlimited hospitality from the students. We also offer barkada packages (with discounts, of course!) if you want to make sure you and your friends are undeniably full!

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Everyone uses money. We all want it. If you don't know what money is, you are not a human. Before we start, let’s define money. What is money? Money is a good that acts as a medium of exchange in transactions.

Money is all around us but money is not that easy to earn, most especially when you are young and you don’t have your own job. But this seminar or also known as an opportunity was opened a new door for young people, like me to open their minds to an investments, Trading Stocks, Forex, Commodities and ETFs.

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"Pop megastar Justin Bieber performs for evacuees in typhoon-hit Tacloban. Photo was taken by Geron Ponferada, ABS-CBN Tacloban

Justin Bieber sang to and played basketball with young survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon Tuesday after he flew into the disaster zone to boost an international relief effort.

Bieber flew unannounced to the central city of Tacloban just over a month after it was devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan and sang Christmas carols to children at a heavily damaged local school amid tight security, witnesses said.

"He sang 'Holy Night' for the children," said Kate Donovan, a spokeswoman for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), one of three aid agencies expected to benefit from Bieber's charity work.

An AFP reporter said Bieber also played basketball with some of the young boys, and posed for photos."- ABS-CBN News

The act is commendable! With that, I give Justin a thousand warmfull of love and thanksgiving. Philippines will never forget this day.

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Backed by the votes of the global travel industry, technology and online strategy firm Bookassist (http://www.bookassist.org) has been crowned World’s Leading Booking Engine Technology Provider for the second year in a row. It is the firm’s fourth nomination in the awards.

On Saturday November 30th at the dazzling World Travel Awards Grand Finale ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Bookassist co-founders Dr Des O’Mahony (CEO) and Dr Robert Whittle (CTO) picked up the much-coveted award.

The World Travel Awards (http://www.worldtravelawards.com), now in its 20th year, is widely hailed as the Oscars of the travel industry. Recognised across the globe as the ultimate accolade, it rewards those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.

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End your year with a bang! Come and celebrate the great year it was and welcome 2014 at Buddha-Bar Manila!
The hip and fab Buddha-Bar Manila throws a glamorous Great Gatsby-themed News Year’s Eve Party. For P 1000 you get to party the last night of the year with a free glass of Champagne and a chance to take home exciting prizes.

Mark your calendar as the most stylish countdown commences only at the hottest and most raved spot, Buddha-Bar Manila!

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Lazada.com.ph, the leading and biggest online shopping mall in the Philippines, is extending 15% off on all items to Visa (credit or debit) cardholders of all banks. This event is on December 12, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. It is part of Lazada’s Online Revolution, known to be the biggest online sale’s event in the Philippines.

To enjoy this exclusive discount, customers need to checkout using their Visa card and the markdown will be applied automatically. How much easier and more festive can your shopping experience get?

Imagine buying a brand new iPhone 5C less 15% discount! Apart from the Visa deal, almost 5,000 items in the site are discounted up to 80% off! Brands such as Sony, Apple, Acer, Samsung, Casio, Tomato, TRESemmé, Pond’s, Wimpex, and more are up for grabs! With such incredible deals and massive discounts, shoppers can purchase all of their holiday treats in the comfort of their homes. No need to rush and brave the holiday traffic!

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AM radio station DWDD, which is operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil-Military Relations Service (AFP-CRS), has launched a groundbreaking technology feature in Philippine radio broadcasting industry with the first mobile-ready live streaming in its website.

As of fourth quarter 2013, DWDD is the only radio station in the country with readily available live online streaming on Apple and Android phones and tablets.

iPhone, iPad and Android device users do not no need to download any mobile app from Apple Apps Store and Google Play to view DWDD’s live streaming.

Maj. Michael Aquino, DWDD station manager remarked: “Rolling out this new online technology, DWDD is upping the ante in Philippine radio programming.”