Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life... a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year - and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God.
Happy thanksgiving to everyone......
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Born to be wild!
Hi mates! My husband wishes he could ride a motorcycle but he doesn't have the license. He would like to get one and customize it its way. I would like him to put some saddlebags on his future bike, because for me the main drawback of a motorcycle is that you can't carry anything else than yourself and a backpack around.
Philippines best cities to live in!
I'm so proud of my beloved city...Davao! :) It's the number one on the top performing cities list.
Makati, Cabanatuan, Tagbilaran are RP's best cities to live in
By CARMELA FONBUENA
abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak
Among the best cities in the Philippines, Makati City, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, and Tagbilaran City in Bohol offer the best quality of life, according to a new survey of the Asian Institute Management (AIM).
These three cities ranked highest in the quality of life category among 25 cities that made it to the AIM’s Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2007, a survey of cities’ global competitiveness.
The cities were separately ranked according to size. Makati, Cabanatuan, and Tagbilaran were categorized as metro, mid-sized and small-sized, respectively.
Quality of life is one of six categories in AIM’s survey. The other categories are cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, human resources and training, infrastructure, and responsiveness of local government units (LGUs) to business needs.
Unlike its previous surveys, AIM decided not to rank the cities based on total performance.
This is the 5th round of the AIM survey on Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking.
Quality of life is considered one of the yardsticks in determining which cities have successfully developed and which have succumbed to the ills of urbanization.
Among the relevant aspects of quality of life are social welfare of the people, peace, and order, quality of living environment, and local amenities.
Cabanatuan and Tagbilaran ranked first in their respective city sizes, rating 7.17 and 7.97, respectively. The highest rating is 10 points. The average rating in their city sizes is 6.31 and 6.43, respectively.
Makati ranked second among metro cities, with a rating of 6.98. The average rating of metro cities in terms of quality of life is 6.06.
Cabanatuan was credited for its good access to commercial banks, low or non-existent informal fees, and total crime solution efficiency.
Tagbilaran was noted for its low or non-existent informal fees, good supply of water, and low water rates. Its local environmental planning and management program was also praised.
Makati was recognized for its good access to commercial banks, total crime solution efficiency, and supply of potable water among others. AIM also noted its programs such as the Makati Health Program, the “Yellow Card,” the Makati Command Center, and its Satellite Real Property Tax collection.
A total of 90 cities were surveys—20 metro cities, 25 mid-sized cities, and 45 small-sized cities. The AIM survey was conducted in collaboration with the German Technical Cooperation, International Finance Corporation, International Labour Organization, SM Investments Inc., and Petron Corporation.
The following is the complete list of the top performing cities.
Metro Cities:
1. Davao
2. Lapu-Lapu
3. Makati,
4. Manila
5. Marikina
6. Quezon City
Mid-sized Cities:
1. Cabanatuan
2. General Santos
3. Lucena City
4. Olongapo City
5. San Pablo City
6. Tagum
7. Tarlac
Small-Sized Cities
1. Bayawan
2. Calapan
3. Calbayog
4. Dagupan
5. Dipolog
6. Laoag
7. Malaybalay
8. Naga City-Camarines Sur
9. San Fernando City-La Union
10. Surigao
11. Tagbilaran
12. Tuguegarao
Makati, Cabanatuan, Tagbilaran are RP's best cities to live in
By CARMELA FONBUENA
abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak
Among the best cities in the Philippines, Makati City, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, and Tagbilaran City in Bohol offer the best quality of life, according to a new survey of the Asian Institute Management (AIM).
These three cities ranked highest in the quality of life category among 25 cities that made it to the AIM’s Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2007, a survey of cities’ global competitiveness.
The cities were separately ranked according to size. Makati, Cabanatuan, and Tagbilaran were categorized as metro, mid-sized and small-sized, respectively.
Quality of life is one of six categories in AIM’s survey. The other categories are cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, human resources and training, infrastructure, and responsiveness of local government units (LGUs) to business needs.
Unlike its previous surveys, AIM decided not to rank the cities based on total performance.
This is the 5th round of the AIM survey on Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking.
Quality of life is considered one of the yardsticks in determining which cities have successfully developed and which have succumbed to the ills of urbanization.
Among the relevant aspects of quality of life are social welfare of the people, peace, and order, quality of living environment, and local amenities.
Cabanatuan and Tagbilaran ranked first in their respective city sizes, rating 7.17 and 7.97, respectively. The highest rating is 10 points. The average rating in their city sizes is 6.31 and 6.43, respectively.
Makati ranked second among metro cities, with a rating of 6.98. The average rating of metro cities in terms of quality of life is 6.06.
Cabanatuan was credited for its good access to commercial banks, low or non-existent informal fees, and total crime solution efficiency.
Tagbilaran was noted for its low or non-existent informal fees, good supply of water, and low water rates. Its local environmental planning and management program was also praised.
Makati was recognized for its good access to commercial banks, total crime solution efficiency, and supply of potable water among others. AIM also noted its programs such as the Makati Health Program, the “Yellow Card,” the Makati Command Center, and its Satellite Real Property Tax collection.
A total of 90 cities were surveys—20 metro cities, 25 mid-sized cities, and 45 small-sized cities. The AIM survey was conducted in collaboration with the German Technical Cooperation, International Finance Corporation, International Labour Organization, SM Investments Inc., and Petron Corporation.
The following is the complete list of the top performing cities.
Metro Cities:
1. Davao
2. Lapu-Lapu
3. Makati,
4. Manila
5. Marikina
6. Quezon City
Mid-sized Cities:
1. Cabanatuan
2. General Santos
3. Lucena City
4. Olongapo City
5. San Pablo City
6. Tagum
7. Tarlac
Small-Sized Cities
1. Bayawan
2. Calapan
3. Calbayog
4. Dagupan
5. Dipolog
6. Laoag
7. Malaybalay
8. Naga City-Camarines Sur
9. San Fernando City-La Union
10. Surigao
11. Tagbilaran
12. Tuguegarao
Turn your Creativity to “The World’s Best Song Competition”
Musicians and Bands, You have to know!!!
New Concept in Music & Social Networking is the key to unlocking the door to the industry. In this site the musicians and bands link their original music videos and members vote for all their favorite songs. And, the top 20 voted songs will compete in the worldsings live concert in Las Vegas each year and will recieved a $1,000,000 prize! Isn't it cool? Aside from the prize money, there will be a record and management deal offered to the top artists that do not have representation. All members will have a chance to win a variety of prizes too.
Also, members and artists can post blogs, bulletins, comments, photos, videos, classifieds, create fan clubs, events, polls, connect with friends and artists on this site. Check this out and let your music break free!
New Concept in Music & Social Networking is the key to unlocking the door to the industry. In this site the musicians and bands link their original music videos and members vote for all their favorite songs. And, the top 20 voted songs will compete in the worldsings live concert in Las Vegas each year and will recieved a $1,000,000 prize! Isn't it cool? Aside from the prize money, there will be a record and management deal offered to the top artists that do not have representation. All members will have a chance to win a variety of prizes too.
Also, members and artists can post blogs, bulletins, comments, photos, videos, classifieds, create fan clubs, events, polls, connect with friends and artists on this site. Check this out and let your music break free!
Wishlist...for the next year!
I guess it wouldn't hurt to do a wishful thinking now hhmmm...
So, here they are:
1. A new pair of boots (leather)
2. A guess bag ( I got one already, bday gift from my hubby :)
3. A pair of flip flops ( size 7 pls.. ;)
4. Any new clothes (size xs pls...)
5. Any popular romantic novel book
7. A new perfume!
6. And lastly, a drivers license....haha!
So, here they are:
1. A new pair of boots (leather)
2. A guess bag ( I got one already, bday gift from my hubby :)
3. A pair of flip flops ( size 7 pls.. ;)
4. Any new clothes (size xs pls...)
5. Any popular romantic novel book
7. A new perfume!
6. And lastly, a drivers license....haha!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Lavrenti Lopes the next Al Pacino?
Have you guys ever seen this actor? Lavrenti Lopes is originally from India, used to be a model and is now focusing on his movie carreer. You may have seen him on Youtube for some TATA's commercial. His Official Website will let you know everything about him. His latest movie, which will be released in April 09, is called "Subhysteria". The plot seems quite interesting; sixteen people get stuck in a subway car in NYC for 36 hours, without communication, food, way to escape, and a fatal sensation that they are going to die. A raw display of human behavior when one confronts the possibility of death. You may want to youtube the title.
Saturday shopping!
Yesterday my husband and I were so bored and really wanted to go out. We were hesitating to go out because the weather was really cold and my daughter is still sick. I called my friend and found out that she wanted to go out too because her husband left to attend a party. To make the story short, we picked her up and we went to woodlands. My husband went to watch a movie while my friend and I were enjoying the shopping haha! We didn't have much time to shop because we arrived late and the stores close at 9 but most of them closed earlier. But, still we enjoyed our shopping moment yesterday and I got new stuff for myself(unfair)ahahha!
Anyway, I'm hoping to go shop next weekend AGAIN.... :P
Have a great day!
Anyway, I'm hoping to go shop next weekend AGAIN.... :P
Have a great day!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tune in with Nat and Alex
Hi mates!
Do you guys know about the Naked Brother Band? Maybe your kids do..The Naked Brother Band (they always keep their clothes on)is part documentary and part rock-mockumentary musical comedy series that brought Nickelodeon's highest-rated premiere in seven years. They already released 2 Cd's and are about to go on tour this fall! Personally I prefer them than a certain A.M..I don't want to say any name. Tune in this Saturday at 7pm (eastern time) for their Operation Mojo which will air on Nick at 8:00 pm eastern. Basically the plot is that Nat has lost his Mojo and needs to get it back, Alex has planned to help him get it back, I really hope he'll get it back. I like them because for a while I thought that live music was dying and those kids proved me wrong, they can sing and play their music live! To me they don't look like those made up commercial family band, of course they're cute and all but still I have to recognize that they rock! So Naked Brother Band's fan tune in this Saturday for Operation Mojo and then watch it later on Nick with your kids....have fun ya all!
Do you guys know about the Naked Brother Band? Maybe your kids do..The Naked Brother Band (they always keep their clothes on)is part documentary and part rock-mockumentary musical comedy series that brought Nickelodeon's highest-rated premiere in seven years. They already released 2 Cd's and are about to go on tour this fall! Personally I prefer them than a certain A.M..I don't want to say any name. Tune in this Saturday at 7pm (eastern time) for their Operation Mojo which will air on Nick at 8:00 pm eastern. Basically the plot is that Nat has lost his Mojo and needs to get it back, Alex has planned to help him get it back, I really hope he'll get it back. I like them because for a while I thought that live music was dying and those kids proved me wrong, they can sing and play their music live! To me they don't look like those made up commercial family band, of course they're cute and all but still I have to recognize that they rock! So Naked Brother Band's fan tune in this Saturday for Operation Mojo and then watch it later on Nick with your kids....have fun ya all!
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