All for Life....

Free TIMEX Watch from HSBC

2010-07-30T01:10:00.000-07:00

Hello guys! just want to share with you the free watch I received from my HSBC Mabuhay Miles credit card last 2 or 3 weeks ago. Got it from their promo which i received via text message wherein to qualify for the free timex watch, I just need to use and swipe my credit card at least 5x with no minimum amount requirements. So I used my credit card 5x and after that wait for my free watch to arrive at my house. So that's it! after waiting for 2 weeks I guess, then it was delivered to my house via LBC... cool! thanks HSBC!!!! *_^

Here's the screenshot...

I also got free Mango watch with them last 2009....

Then last week, I received a text from them that I am qualified to received a free Mango watch if I use/swipe my credit card at least once with no minimum purchase requirements. So I used my credit card last week and yesterday I called them regarding the free watch and they informed me to wait for my free watch to be delivered within 45 days... I'll just update you guys and post pictures here once I've got it! ciao!

It's T.G.I.Freeday Friday this July 30!!!

2010-07-29T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!!! another freebies from Smart!!!

It's T.G.I.Freeday Friday this July 30!!!

Enjoy Free Mobile Internet and Mobile Application Today!

More details here...(copy paste url na lang... ayaw gumana ng insert link dito)

http://smart.com.ph/buddy/services/TGIF.htm

Sulitin na natin to!!! Enjoy! ^_*

Got another payout from Neobux!!! 7th!!!

2010-03-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

Yes! it's still paying... so join now!!!

Click the banner below to join for free...

Click the banner below to open a Paypal Account for free...

You might also want to join Trekpay, $5.50 min. payout... I already got $4... $1.50 more to go...

What do you think of the new dNeero homepage?

2010-03-20T06:50:00.000-07:00

New design, fancy graphics... let us know what you think.

March Madness

2010-03-20T06:41:00.001-07:00

It's that time of year where 65 college man's basketball teams compete to see who is the top dog.

March Madness

2010-03-20T06:41:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year where 65 college man's basketball teams compete to see who is the top dog.

FREE GADGETS FROM LOCKERZ.COM

2010-02-06T03:47:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Here I am again with good news... lol...

Another site which gives FREE GADGETS!

That's true and I will post later the proofs that they really give gadgets for free such as Ipod Nano, PS3, Macbook, Wii, etc.. ect...

Introducing Lockerz.com, they just started last year and they're looking for members that will spread the word to others to join them.

Everyday, it's not complete if we don't visit our favorite social networking site such as Facebook, Friendster, Multiply and so on to check news and status of friends, play applications such as farmville, restaurant city, mafia wars and so on without receiving anything from them... so why not join Lockerz.com, from the fact that they give FREE GADGETS! yes, it's free, and it will not consume the whole day... just minutes of your time... so why not try it?

Wanna Join?? Just comment here and leave your email address, and I'll send you invites for you to join here... It's free!

Some info...

1. What is Lockerz?

Lockerz is an invitation-only website created to connect members through commerce, content and community. Watch exclusive video, discover new music, play games, connect with friends, and get rewarded for it. The more often you visit, the more opportunities you have to earn PTZ (or “Pointz”), Lockerz’ own form of currency. Lockerz was founded in March, 2009.

If you invite 20 people , you become a Z-lister , and you gain x2 ptz.

PTZ are the lockerz currency , which u use to redeem really cool prizes. Some of the prizes are:

· iPod touch 64 gb 3d gen (800 ptz)

· Playstation 3 Slim (625 ptz)

· Xbox 360 Elite (675 ptz)

· PSP Rockband Bundle (200 ptz)

· Nintendo Wii (250 ptz)

And there is all sorts of stuff like movies , games for consoles , and a lot of cool brands , paypal giftcards etc.

credit to:LockerzPhreak

By the way, here's the proof that they are really giving FREE GADGETS... Please check the link below...

PROOFS

I'll post my own proof once I got it...

Okay, see you there!!!

Got Paid by Trekpay!!!

2010-01-27T17:10:00.000-08:00

Last week I already reached the $5.50 minimum payout in Trekpay and now it's already in my paypal account...

Here's the screenshot...

If you want to join... just click the link below...

Ciao! ^_^

Got my payout from Paypal Wishlist! ^_^

2010-01-20T17:22:00.000-08:00

Last year Paypal conducted this Christmas promo entitled "Paypal Wishlist" thru facebook application wherein you'll need to invite friends to use paypal wishlist application on their facebook account which earns you $1 per referral. Sadly, I only got 3 referrals and I actually didn't pay much attention on this that's why I only got $3 on my paypal account but it's still free money so it's ok... ^_^

Here's the screenshot...

YugaTech Contest #1: Merry Tweetmas

2009-12-13T21:05:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite techie site, YugaTech.com are having a contest which is the “YugaTech Great Gadget Giveaway” and will be giving away hundreds of gadgets starting this new year. All in all, they have over Php300,000 of prizes to give away. To start it, here's contest # 1 which is for twitter addict around... lolz

Round 1: Our theme for this week will be Twitter. Here’s the mechanics:
1) Follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe on Twitter.
2) Post a tweet “Just entered to win a Modu Phone. Quick! Go follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe and retweet: http://bit.ly/6e2q7O #thanks2yugatech”

If you don’t have a Twitter account but own a blog, here’s another way for you to join in this week’s giveaways:

1) Blog about the “YugaTech Great Gadget Giveaway”. Include the photo I posted here and link to this contest page.
2) Don’t forget to include in your post the mechanics for the Twitter contest above.
3) Leave a comment here with the URL of your entry.

For this one, we’ll give away another Modu phone, 10 Globe Tattoo and 10 prepaid load cards worth Php500 each. That’s 21 additional winners for a total of 52 winners this week.

Lastly, for our YugaTech readers who don’t Twitter or blog, here’s one for you:

1) Leave a comment on this contest page with the answer to this question — “If you’re stuck in an island with a phone and only have one call left, who would you call and why?“.

Ten most witty or creative answers will each win Php500 worth of prepaid load cards from Globe.

You can join in any of the 3 separate giveaways above but you can only win once for this round. If you win twice or on all 3, you get the bigger prize.

That’s a total of 62 lucky winners this week alone. This is just to warm you up for that grand prize. Go and start spreading the word!

Thanks to my favorite network provider Globe Telecom for sponsoring this wonderful contest and supporting YugaTech.com! More Power! ^_^

Paypal Wishlist, Earn up to $100

2009-12-01T23:47:00.000-08:00

Good news for all of us who wants to earn extra cash, paypal have this promo wherein you will earn $1 per friends who will add Paypal Wishlist application to their facebook account. It's just easy, install the application on your facebook account and you'll earn instant $1, then refer friends to do the same and you'll also get $1 per friends. You will earn up to $100 and they will forward it to your paypal account.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN...

Click the banner below to open a Paypal Account for free...

6th payout from Neobux! =)

2009-12-01T20:07:00.000-08:00

Here's the screenshot....

Click the banner below to join for free...

Click the banner below to open a Paypal Account for free...

You might also want to join Trekpay, $5.50 min. payout... I already got $4... $1.50 more to go...

Another payout from Neobux!!!

2009-09-11T02:23:00.001-07:00

Here's the screenshot...

Yehey!!!

click the banner below to join...

Sign-up for Free Paypal Account here... click banner below...

Let's talk about ham!

2009-09-02T18:28:00.000-07:00

We're collecting thoughts on your favorite meat... ham!

Your Health Care

2009-08-31T17:56:00.000-07:00

Think 3 Ps: Good health care is preventive, predictive and personalized, a rarity today in a crisis-oriented care system far better at treating disease than keeping it at bay. It's going beyond standard disease-of-the-day care to involve a range of extra factors (physical, lifestyle habits, mind-body interaction) that play a role in preventing illness, and helping people stick with recommended changes long enough to see a benefit.

dNeero Flash Embed V2 Test

2009-08-16T18:16:00.000-07:00

We're starting to roll out a new flash embed widget and need your help. We'll do a few tests and then we'll do a few convos asking for your feedback on V2. Thanks for the help.

Visual Talking -- Put Images Where Your Mouth Is!

2009-08-09T18:46:00.000-07:00

A Visual Talking contest ... $1,500 total ... we want you to win!!

Mark Grace, founder of Visual Talking, thanks all dNeero-ites for their suggestions and comments. Because of you, Visual Talking has redesigned their site and added features. They're not done, so please keep those suggestions and comments coming.

The main purpose of this convo is build up the inventory of standard sentences - these are sentences that we use often - think of those texting abbreviations like OMG, LOL, CMON, WU?, GAL.

We'd like you to create standard sentences ... create as many as you wish. And to encourage you to do that, we are going to run a contest. We'll choose the top 20 standard sentences in each category (Greetings, Questions, Answers, Love, Action), and then run another convo in which you'll choose your favorite sentences. The top five in each category will share a $300 purse ($150, $75, $35, $25, $15) ... and you may win in multiple categories!!

How do we choose the top 20? It's up to you ... your answer to question 7 below will help determine the five criteria our judges will use.

Paalam, President Cory!

2009-08-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

Thank you very much! We love you!

Curl Up With Hair!

2009-07-29T19:27:00.000-07:00

Yep, curly hair may well be the next fashion trend. But curly hair comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, which are met by products and stylists.

Universal Health Care

2009-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

Polls indicate that most Americans are satisfied with their coverage. But the White House and other advocates of overhauling healthcare say people are probably paying more for insurance each year. Premiums for employer-provided plans have risen four times faster than wages, and are now double their cost nine years ago. Deductibles are rising as well. Supporters of the legislation contend that healthcare costs are a drag on the economy.

Do You Care? dNeero-ites Care!

2009-07-14T01:57:00.000-07:00

Looks like dNeero-ites care ... celebrity deaths, international politics and problems, recession, flu, Harry Potter ... my o my ... here are some of the questions we all asked. For your User Question this time, suggest you concentrate on technology (gadgets, phones, TV, PC, whatever).

Animator vs Animation... ^_^

2009-07-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

Watch this guys... this is really hilarious! @_@

credit to: Gamer21 of PD

Health Care Affordability

2009-07-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

Strong majorities of Americans across the political spectrum would support diverse approaches to expanding health insurance coverage, including letting uninsured adults participate in Medicare or state public insurance programs, such as Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, offering tax credits for people to purchase coverage on their own or requiring employers to offer and contribute to the cost of their employees' health insurance coverage.

Do You Care?

2009-07-06T21:37:00.000-07:00

Why not? Why? There are so many things that happen, and so many facts ... but really, how much of all this affects you or that you can affect?

dNeero is going to add "Do You Care?" conversations to it's already successful "SpitzTunes" series. We'll look at the news from many sources ... if you have a favorite online source, please let us know.

We'll always end with the question "What do you care about most right now?"

SpitzTunes -- Ya Gotta Love It!

2009-06-28T17:38:00.000-07:00

Driving home from work the other day, Air Supply's "All Out Of Love" came on the radio. Despite the hilariously hokey melody and lyrics, I started thinking...are we in fact all out of love? What has happened to the love song? Has it changed for better or for worse? I guess that's for you to decide.

Endurance Athletes

2009-06-25T18:03:00.000-07:00

Endurance training and racing requires quite a commitment from athletes ... the commitment is for time and money ... they put up with pain, they eat for the event and buy supplements that cost a bundle ... their equipment is specialized to their events (shoes, high performance clothing, bikes, skis, wet suit, heart monitor, exercise equipment, etc., etc.) Some of the athletes are in the professional ranks, but most are age-groupers. Why do the age-groupers do it?

Got Paid again by Neobux... 4th time! ^_^

2009-06-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Another payout from Neobux... Yehey!!!

Click click click!!!

JOIN HERE

Bye Bye Ciao!!!

2009-06-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

Whew! Ciao totally closes it's doors to us. First, it blocked the Asian countries on accessing the site and now here's the announcement:

We are delighted to announce an exciting change: Ciao is merging with Microsoft's new search engine Bing. Because of this, the US version of Ciao will no longer be available on the old domain, Ciao.com, beginning July 1, 2009.

Please click here to read more about this decision and what it means for you.

Integration of Ciao.com with Bing Shopping

Dear Ciao member,

We are delighted to announce an exciting change. As part of the Microsoft family, Ciao US is being integrated into our new search engine, Bing . You’ll soon find familiar Ciao merchants and product listings on Bing Shopping , and you’ll be able to save even more money with the Bing cashback program.

To avoid redundancy in our offerings to members and customers, Ciao’s shopping expert network will no longer be available on the old domain, Ciao.com, beginning July 1, 2009. After this date you will not be able to log in to the Ciao community, read or write product reviews, or have access to other community features.

What does this mean for you?
You can easily sign up for a Microsoft Live ID via http://home.live.com/ to join the Microsoft community. If you live in the U.S., having a Live ID also gives you access to our Bing cashback program with which you can earn cash rewards when you shop with a Bing cashback merchant. If you are based in Europe, our European Ciao shopping communities, including Ciao.co.uk will also welcome you to join us as a member.

As you will not be given access to your reviews on Ciao.com after July 1st, you will need to save your Ciao US reviews manually. You can do this by copying and pasting the text of your reviews into your word processor, and then saving them on your computer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Concerning payments, we are suspending our reward system as of today. Your account will no longer accrue money for positive ratings, member referrals, or any other awards. The money currently in your account will not be affected by this change. We will be making a final payment request for all Ciao US members in good standing, including those who have been unable to access the site due to regional restrictions. You will not need to make a payment request yourself; we are doing this for you. You should receive your last payments between mid-July and mid-August 2009.

Thank you so much for all your great work and wonderful reviews as a member of Ciao US, and for helping other consumers to make the best buying decisions! We loved having you in our community, and we look forward to seeing you again as part of Bing Shopping. Until then, take care and keep writing!

We sincerely hope you will join Microsoft’s Bing Shopping community and enjoy a new and innovative experience when shopping for products and services. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! If you have any questions, please contact us via info@ciao.com.

Sincerely,

The Ciao Community Team

But before that, I just received my May payout last June 17, 2009...

Here's the screen shot:

So, this will be the last payment for me... lol...

Will look for another income opportunity... hope that will find something like this.

GoodBye!

CIAO!!! ^_^

Personal Moving and Storage

2009-06-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

Moving your stuff is never easy. But there's a whole industry that can help! In this conversation we ask for your opinions about moving and storage companies.

SpitzTunes -- Working My Way Back to You!

2009-06-14T07:06:00.000-07:00

I've been away for a while .. not because of lack of interest, but because I've been away ... wanted to get this convo going ... in coming convos I'm going to do themes ... for example, politics in music, sports in music, sexuality in music ... if you have any suggestions, please let me know in the last question. And yes, the first question came about because I just did exactly that, with The Best of the Four Seasons!

What Your Hair Says About You!

2009-06-09T07:41:00.000-07:00

When you know it's time to change your style, we bet it's because of how you're feeling ... and don't tell me that that the shaved look in the military doesn't have as much or more to do with fitting in, and it does with functionality. How important is our hair? Do a search for 'hair' in Bing.com (Microsoft's new search engine) and you'll be loaded with 249 million pages ... search for 'shoes' and you'll only get 152 million pages ... it ain't scientific, but it sure is suggestive.

CIAO Paid me for the 7th Time! $21.40 ^_^

2009-05-19T17:38:00.000-07:00

Well, I guess they will last for long... Here's my 7th payment from Ciao for my April earnings... This time it's less from what I previously get but it's ok at least they are still paying... They sent me $21.40 on my paypal account. It's really cool! ^_^

If you want to try, just click on the link below...

JOIN NOW!

Watch Out, Here Comes The Jury!!

2009-05-14T18:36:00.000-07:00

Madonna's done it, Steve Carrell's done it, Brad Pitt's done it, J. Lo's done it, Harrison Ford's done it ... do you do it? The protection of rights and liberties of litigants in courts is largely achieved through the teamwork of judge and jury. That's us - The Jury.

buzzTrendz ... Bringing Twitter and YouTube together!

2009-05-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

buzzTrendz combines the latest tweets with like-subject matter YouTube videos to give you "what's hot now" ... as I'm writing this the most recent trends are Mewcastle, Miss California, Shuttle Atlantis ... wait a few minutes and there will be others ... and don't ignore the "random trends" ... everytime you refresh, a new set of the hottest keywords used on the internet show you both the tweets and the YouTube videos that are making the keyword hot. Oh yeah, go to buzzTrendz.com.

Tattoos ... Unsavory or Main Stream?

2009-05-10T22:17:00.000-07:00

Emerging from their often unsavoury reputation of the recent past, tattoos have gained increasing prominence in the past decade. Life magazine estimated in 1936 that 10 million Americans, or approximately 6% of the population had at least one tattoo. A Harris Poll, done in 2003, nearly triples those numbers and estimates that 16% of Americans now have one or more tattoos. According to a 2006 survey by the Pew Research Center, thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and 40 percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo.

Science Museums - Fun, Education, Volunteering, Giving - Recession!?

2009-05-06T20:09:00.000-07:00

Interactivity in museums ... in years past you would go to a science museum and look at the marvels that man had made or discovered ... informative, interesting, but something was lacking ... then came the idea of interactivity ... touch, feel, explore, experience ... and amazingly, we learn! Yet, we have this thing called a recession ... maybe it's global ... and "Only 16 percent of the nonprofits expect to cover their operating expenses this year, while 52 percent anticipate the recession will have a long-term or permanent negative effect on their organizations." CNN 3/26/2009.

FREE! Kenneth Cole Reaction Wallet from HSBC...

2009-05-06T00:22:00.001-07:00

Last April 2009, HSBC sent me a mail regarding their new promo wherein if you activated your new HSBC credit card and purchase something using it then they will send you a Free Kenneth Cole Reaction wallet within 15 days. So that's what I did, I've called their hotline no. and activated my not so new credit card. Actually, It's almost a year since they sent me the HSBC Mabuhay Miles credit card without applying for it. So after the card has been activated, I went on to grocery and used it just to test if it's really true that they will send their freebie. And to my surprised, I received my free Kenneth Cole Reaction wallet last monday... It's so pretty... I like it! Oh, by the way it includes a Kenneth Cole keychain too...

Cool! freebies really makes me happy!!!

Here's the screenshots...

Hey, the money, pictures and cards are not included... that's mine! lolz

2NE1 first single FIRE, out now!

2009-05-05T21:35:00.002-07:00

As reported, 2NE1 first single "FIRE" was released today where Sandara Park is one of the member together with CL, Minji and Park Bom under YG Entertainment.

The Music Video have two versions, The Space and Street Versions.

Watch it here...

Street Version

credit to MISSIFIED21

Space Version

credit to TheYGsecret

Enjoy!

Sandara Park is IN with 2NE1...

2009-05-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, remember Sandara Park? Many have called her the "Pambansang Krung Krung ng Pilipinas" and she's been with ABS CBN star circle for quite sometime before she decided to go back to Korea and pursue her showbiz career there... and now she's IN on the new girl group in korea named 2NE1 (Female BigBang) under YG Entertainment, same managemet with one of the famous boy group in korea which is BigBang...

Last April, they were introduced with LG Lollipop CF together with BigBang which is a big hit in korea and top charts for four consecutive weeks and still on top as of now...

(credit: CYON LOLLIPOP Website)

She's also introduced in one of Gummy's MV "I'm Sorry" with Top of BigBang and take part on korean series The Return of Iljimae as Rie...

(Gummy's MV "I'm Sorry") with Top

(The Return of Iljimae Pic)

Here's 2NE1 group pictures (Park Bom, Sandara, CL, Minji)

Their group 2NE1 will release their first ever single "Fire" on May 6, 2009, so watch for it! ^_^

Well, what can I say? good for her and I wish her success in her career there... I'm so happy for her... Aja! ^_^

Photo's credit to Soompi

Oprah, Hugh, Twitter and Entainment Stuff!

2009-05-02T23:01:00.000-07:00

Some celebs are really into tweeting - Oprah appears to be one, but she's very new to it, so let's see how long she remains really active. WhoCelebsTweet.com is following bunches of celebs ... if you'd like some others, just make a suggestion.

whoCelebsTweet.com - Celebrities on Twitter

2009-04-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

Celebrity on Twitter? Who's on top? find out....

CIAO Paid me for the 6th Time! $52.75 ^_^

2009-04-21T17:32:00.001-07:00

Yes! at last! I was waiting for this payment since last week April 16 and now Ciao paid me again for the 6th time and I hope that this will not be the last... lol.. With some problems encountered by some members, same with me which is difficult to login and the worst is being blocked from the site well everyone wishes that this problem will be solve and those honest members can login or access the site again and share their honest reviews on products.

Here's the screenshot of my latest payout, $52.75 my earnings for the month of March 2009... yipee! ^_^

SpitzTunes -- Boyle-n' Over!

2009-04-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

Music Music Music... What's the latest and in? Join us here...

Cuba -- Is It Time?

2009-04-16T18:48:00.000-07:00

Are diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba the right thing for the U.S.? I think it's the right moved by Obama. It's time for a change... Peace! ^_^

Obama -- Health Care -- Help!?

2009-04-14T19:43:00.001-07:00

Health care plans is very important to each and everyone of us especially in emergency cases wherein sometimes we don't have money to spend for hospital bills. Do you think that it should be given by our government for free to every citizens?

I got Tagged! ^_^ Smart Blogger

2009-04-12T23:00:00.001-07:00

Wow! I never imagined that I'll get this kind of award.... Smart Blogger @_@ lolz... Thanks sis Cristy! Grabeh! You introduced me to this blogging thing and now I have no choice but post anything in order to update my blog... hahahahaha but thanks a lot! ^_^

And now it's my turn to pass this on my smart blooger friends...Guys, it's your turn...

Snwqueen
Chelle
Janeth
Eva

SpitzTunes -- Concert Mania!

2009-04-12T17:43:00.000-07:00

Live concert experiences.... what's yours? share it here.... Here's another conversation that will surely give you some thoughts on what's happening inside a concert hall...

The Earth ... You Touch It ... Then What?

2009-04-08T00:19:00.000-07:00

This new convo is all about our feet. What kind of footwear we always use and many more... check this out! ^_^

Before Meteor Garden, now Boys Over Flowers ^_^

2009-04-06T20:19:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm addicted to korean series, Boys Over Flowers which wrapped-up last week on Korea (started airing January 2009 on KBS2)and gains popularity because of it's story and cast. It's the korean version of Meteor Garden who started all this F4 fever... lolz ^_^

This series came from Hana Yori Dango, a Japanese manga series by Yoko Kamio. The manga has been remade into 3 drama productions in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea (with a 4th rumored for China), along with one spin-off, 2 live action movies, 1 anime movie and also an anime series.[2] Hana Yori Dango is the best-selling shōjo manga in Japan of all time (54 million copies in 2005.[3]

Story

Boys Over Flowers tells the story of a girl named Geum Jan-di who receives scholarship grant to enter the prestigious school Shinwa High, crosses paths with a group of rich, popular and handsome boys called F4 (short for Flower 4).

Geum Jan-di is a normal schoolgirl whose family manages a small dry cleaning business. One day she is selected to join the prestigious Shinhwa High School, where she joins the swim team. Unable to stand the nagging of her parents, Jan-di decides to attend Shinhwa High School, but when she starts she is tagged with the F4’s red card and has to endure teasing and bullying from them and the other students. However, displaying her strong, bright personality, Jan-di stands up to F4 and the entire student group. At first she begins to fall for F4’s Yun Ji-hu, but then the leader of F4 and heir to the Shinhwa business conglomerate, Gu Jun-pyo, openly professes his love for her in front of the school, and she becomes the envy of all the girls. Geum Jan-di is an optimistic and honorable girl who is never dazzled by financial wealth or social status. Even after she joins Shinwa High School she remains true to her ideals.

Gu Jun-pyo is the leader of F4 and heir to the global business enterprise of Shinhwa Group. His trademark is his curly hair. He is used to doing whatever he wants whenever he wants and often offends others with his aggressively direct personality. However, under his tough exterior Jun-pyo is a pure-hearted young boy. Gu Jun-pyo was raised by the employees of his parents’ company, since his parents didn’t have time for him, so, naturally, he is attracted by the warmth of Jan-di’s normal family. Although he dismisses Jan-di at first because she is not rich, he ends up falling head over heels for her charming bright personality.

Yun Ji-hu is the most handsome member of F4 and the grandson of a former Korean president. When he was five years old, he was the sole survivor of a car accident that killed both his parents, and as a result he became withdrawn and anti-social. However when he meets his first love, Seo-hyeon, she helps him get over his difficulties. After meeting Jan-di on the staircase, Yun Ji-hu also becomes her knight in shining armor and helps her out whenever she needs it. This character likes to be alone and has a bit of a strange personality. Yun Ji-hu has a great love and talent for music, and is set to become the leader of the Suam Cultural Foundation, Suam Art Center, and Suam Orchestra.

Yi Jeong’s father is Korea’s most famous Master of Arts. When Yi Jeong’s older brother leaves the family, Yi Jeong suddenly becomes the heir to Korea’s largest private museum, Woo Song. He is popular with girls due to his gentle manners and clean-shaven appearance. After being hurt by his first love he turns into a bit of a playboy, but then he starts to show an interest for Jan-di’s friend Ga-eul. Cold and uncompromising at first, Yi Jeong is in fact a warm character at heart.

For many generations, Song Wu-bin’s family has been the leaders of the criminal organization, Ilsim, and he is the heir to Ilsim Construction. Ilsim has extensive networks and a great ability in manipulating cash flows, which even the Shinhwa Group cannot ignore. Whenever his fellow F4 members are in trouble, Song Wu-bin makes a call to his large network of connections so that the problem is quickly taken care of. Song Wu-bin has an innate sense of finances and is also a great fighter. Even though he is still young, Song Wu-bin already displays a charisma well fitting for a boss of the underworld.

-credit to soompi

I already watched the Taiwanese version last 2003... I love their F4 and Sanchai... also Xiaoyu. With Japanese version I only watched some part of it but not all. Maybe because I'm not that interested with the cast. And now I'm currently on episode 21 (25 episodes all) of the Korean version which is Boys Over Flowers. Their F4 were all cutie and the female lead is also cute... hehehe... I like cute like me ^_^

Here's the Taiwanese Version

Lung Cancer - It's Not Only For Smokers!

2009-04-06T19:20:00.001-07:00

Are you aware that Lung Cancer can also be obtained by non-smokers? Here's another very interesting conversation that will open your minds about this kind of cancer...

Obama ... dNeero ... Twitter ... You!

2009-04-06T19:15:00.000-07:00

Here's another conversation about Barack Obama, the new elected President of United States and his achievement so far... What's the latest activities he's doing so far and how he faces the problem of the country...

SpitzTunes -- I am a Boy!

2009-04-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

What can you say about the song of Beyonce Knowles "If I Were A Boy"? Do artist really speaks what's on their mind thru their songs? Here's another conversation that will give you ideas on what's new with our music industry...

Ciao paid me for the 5th time!

2009-03-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

Ciao paid me again for the 5th time! $47.49...this is for my February earnings... this is really cool! ^_^

Here's the screenshot... it's late but I'll still post it here...

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It's just 12 months!

2009-03-29T17:33:00.000-07:00

We seem to do things by years -- 12 itsy-bitsy months ... school, bonuses, taxes, subscriptions, holidays, board membership, ... Oh, sure, Mother Nature gives us the earth's journey around the fireball, but does that mean we have to follow suit?

Got Paid again by Neobux... 3rd time! ^_^

2009-03-12T22:14:00.000-07:00

Today I requested another payout with Neobux and Instantly they send it directly to my paypal account... $5.66 this time... It's my third payout with them... really cool! ^_^

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SpitzTunes -- Give me a break!

2009-03-12T18:56:00.000-07:00

Summer time again.... what's your plan? go to beaches, having fun with friends on a road trip and more... check this out!

SpitzTunes - What's New

2009-03-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

What can you say about the Chris Brown and Rihanna issue? Are you affected with what's happening on the real life of your favorite musicians? Here's a new convo that will enlighten you with what's new on your favorite artist...

[Win P8,000 cash!] Join PMT4ever: The 4th Anniversary Contest

2009-03-03T23:29:00.000-08:00

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Latest Updates on Dragonball Movie....

2009-02-25T16:50:00.000-08:00

Hey guys here's the latest updates on the much awaited movie based on Japanese anime story.

From left, director James Wong and actors Joon Park, Emmy Rossum, Chow
Yun-fat, Jamie Chung, Justin Chatwin and James Marsters promote their
movie ``Dragonball: Evolution'' in Seoul Tuesday. The film, based on
the popular Japanese comic, will make its world premiere March 12 in
South Korea. / Yonhap

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The explosively popular Japanese comic ``Dragon Ball'' comes to life via Hollywood as ``Dragonball: Evolution.'' Before its world premiere March 12 in South Korea, the movie's cast of fresh young actors, Asian superstar Chow Yun-fat and former K-pop star Joon Park (Park Joon-hyung) turned up the temperature a notch in Seoul with their promotional tour Tuesday.

The original 500-plus-episode cartoon is based on the epic fantasy "Chinese Odyssey.'' First published in 1984, it sold over 200 million copies worldwide and has been made into three TV animation series, 21 movies and 25 video games.

The new Stephen Chow production brings the story of a teenaged Goku (Justin Chatwin) who, upon the dying wishes of his adoptive grandfather (Randall Duk Kim), seeks out the great masters Roshi (Chow Yun-fat) and
Bulma (Emmy Rossum). With his friends Yamcha (Joon Park) and Chi Chi
(Jamie Chung), he must gather all seven magical orbs or Dragon Balls
before the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters) uses them to conquer the
world.

Extensive clips of the movie were revealed exclusively for the Korean
press. ``I also love the comic books, but the manga is very (long).
There's no way to put all that in the movie,'' said director James Wong
(``Final Destination''). ``The goal also is to be able to introduce
`Dragonball' not only to fans but those who don't know it,'' he said,
adding that he wanted to craft a story that is relatable to a young
audience. ``Hopefully we'll have a chance to tell the rest of it in
subsequent movies.'' The creation of sequels will depend on the success
of the upcoming film, he said.

Chatwin (``Invisible''), who had been a fan of the TV cartoon, said he
was both excited and fearful of interpreting such an iconic character.
He had to undergo intense martial arts training ― ``vomiting because
they pushed us so hard.'' ``But it's a super fun movie and I'm
absolutely honored,'' he said.

Chow, the hero of Hong Kong noir films, plays a rather comical role in
the movie. Dressed in all black instead of his character's Hawaiian
shirt, he jokingly said his wife ― who is also his manager and mentor ―
``forced'' him to take the role because she needed ``money to buy a
very famous bag.'' He threw the crowded pressroom into more bouts of
laughter with humorous Korean phrases. Chow was last here 15 years ago
for shooting an action movie. He said he was surprised with the
modernization, ``but kimchi is still the same'' as it is with the
passionate people.

Park said it was a great honor to work with Chow in his second
Hollywood movie after ``Speed Racer.'' ``Mr. Chow is such a huge star
but on the set he is so humble and professional, and gave me a lot of
guidance,'' he said. About working in the United States, the former
G.O.D. rapper said he felt proud to see that the Korean film industry
is as sophisticated as Hollywood.

A group of young women waited outside the venue, screaming each time
Park spoke. Chung, an up and coming Korean American actress (``Chuck
and Larry'') said she was surprised to witness Park's popularity when
his fans greeted him at the airport Monday. ``He's my `oppa' (big
brother); he took care of me,'' she said about working with Park. ``I'm
so proud to be here,'' she said.

Screen beauty Rossum, who recently shot an advertisement here, said she
was happy to return. ``Everyone here has a good sense of humor and I
can see why everyone likes `Dragon Ball.''' Looking striking in a red
dress, she said she tried to bring Bulma to life as a ``feisty,
determined, intelligent, and yes, hopefully a little sexy, woman.''

Marsters pointed out that the movie is based on ``Dragon Ball'' rather
than ``Dragon Ball Z'' and that his character Lord Piccolo is a
powerful, muscular villain rather than a decrepit old man. Another
difference, he said, is that the film does not feature Lord Piccolo's
superpower ability of dismembering himself.

World premiere in South Korea on March 12. For all ages. Distributed by 20th Century Fox Korea

Ciao Pays me for the 4th time!

2009-02-16T18:10:00.000-08:00

Since I joined this program last October 2008, it never fails to pay it's members that's why I keep on promoting this amazing program that pays it's members by simply reviewing the products and movies that you like and rate other members review and give comment. Where else can you find such easy job???

Yesterday, I've been paid $21.46 for my January 2009 earnings... cool! ^_^

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dNeero Pays! Got paid again $20.04....

2009-02-15T17:19:00.000-08:00

Hello guys! just want you to know that I've been paid again by dNeero last February 14, 2009 amounting to $20.04 for the conversations that I've joined.... cool! where can you find a program like this? enjoying yourself with interesting conversations they have then you also earn bucks! this program really amazed me... Here's the screenshot of my payout...

If you're interested to join, just message me here in my cbox with your email address so that I can send the invite. thanks! =p

Tweet, Tweet ... dNeero's all a-Twitter!

2009-02-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

dNeero will now be igniting conversations inside of Twitter ... and you'll get paid for responding.
Twitter's about micro blogging ... dNeero's about conversations ... dNeero in Twitter is about micro conversations.
Our lives are an aggregate of a gazillion things we do ... and those that follow us would like to know ... "had a rough day", "boss is on my nerves", "my stocks are up - YAY!", "had an accident ... at emergency room ... I'm OK", "connected w/ Tom on Facebook ... he's my grade school squeeze", dNeero asked if I made a stranger smile this morning -- "Heck, yes, it was John, the bus driver."

It's all about everything! and you'll love be part of it! ^_^

It's About the Wicking!

2009-02-02T23:09:00.000-08:00

Another very interesting conversations regarding sports wear and what will you use to clean/wash it properly with this fantastic product that will surely take away your worries...

Green, Green, and More Green

2009-02-02T21:32:00.000-08:00

What can you say about the present condition of our environment today and how will you help to protect it? Here is another interesting conversation that will enlighten us...

When Do You Need a Quick, Easy Loan?

2009-02-02T21:26:00.000-08:00

Do you have a payday loan on your company or someones offering you this kind of loan? What can you say about it? Would you like to avail one? join us in this conversation that will help you decide on whether to get or not...

dNeero-ites in Asia

2009-02-01T18:47:00.000-08:00

This conversations is all about us, Asian countries on what we would like to see on the next dNeero topics. Politics, entertainment, music, environment, etc... This would be very cool for us living in Asia coz there's really conversation dedicated for us. I'm loving dNeero! ^_^

Pickjack, get paid to answer & post questions...

2009-01-29T20:48:00.000-08:00

F.A.Q Section

Q: What is Pickjack?
A: Pickjack is a network of multiple choice questions that have all been created by its members.

Q: How do I become a member?
A: Signup for free here.

Q: Does it cost anything to be a member?
A. Nope, 100% free.

Q: What’s the point?
A: You earn money based on how many questions you submit and how well other members rate your questions. The goal is to be the top money earner by writing the best, most relevant questions.

Q: Do you get paid real money?
A: Yes. It is sent to you via PayPal to the email address you used to sign up for your account.

Q: How do I submit a question?
A: First you must answer a question correctly and then you will see a link inviting you to submit a related question. Click that link and enter your question. Every time you post 10 related questions you are then given the opportunity to post a Top Question.

Q: What is a Top Question?
A: A top question is not related to another question above it. It is the beginning of a new tree of questions. Members are allowed to post one top questions for every 10 related questions they write.

Q: What is my network and what are degrees?
A: Your network consists of all questions that are within 3 questions below (3 degrees) any question you have written

Q: What are the degrees?
A: Degrees are the amount of questions away from a question you wrote that another question exists. e.g.
1degree: all questions that have been added to any questions user submitted.
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FREE RED MOBILE SIM

2009-01-25T18:50:00.000-08:00

I just register last week with Loadmomma for free red mobile sim card and got it today... They delivered it via Air21 directly at my house... cool! Freebies really makes me happy! ^_^

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Second payout from Neobux

2009-01-14T17:53:00.000-08:00

Here's my second payout from neobux received last december.... here's the screenshot...

So guys join now while it's still paying... ^_^

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Got paid again by Ciao!

2009-01-14T17:22:00.000-08:00

I was paid by ciao last november 2008 but I forgot to post the link here... so here it is...

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and here's my latest payout from them for December 2008 earnings... it's quite low compared to last 'coz of busy work but I will try my best now to rate other reviews and refer friends... actually right now they're not paying for your reviews instead they will pay you if you rate other reviews and refer friends which entitled you to $1 per referral...

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Long Holidays for 2009! Yipee! ^_^

2009-01-07T17:58:00.000-08:00

Hey guys this is another good news for those who have full time work like me. Time to arrange our schedules for trips and vacation plans... yes!

Last December 24, 2008, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Proclamation 1699 that lays out the holiday schedule this year 2009.

REGULAR HOLIDAYS:
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)- April 6 (April 9 is the original date)
Easter Holidays- April 9-12
Labor Day-May 1(Friday)
Independence Day-June 12 (Friday)
National Heroes Day-August 31 (Monday)
Bonifacio Day -November 30 (Monday)
Christmas Day-December 25 (Friday)
Rizal Day- December 30 (Wednesday).

PGMA declared the following as Special Non-Working Days:
Ninoy Aquino Day -August 21 (Friday);
All Saints Day -November 1 (Sunday)
All Soul’s Day -November 2 (Monday);
Christmas Eve -December 24 (Thursday);
New Year’s Eve -December 31 (Thursday).

That's all for now...

Happy New Year to all! ^_^

2009-01-04T17:19:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! after having a long vacation which took almost two weeks, here I am again, facing the new challenges in my life this year.

Happy New Year everyone! Hope that this year will be very good for all of us in terms of career, love, family, friends and financial status! ^_^

Graphics for New Years Comments

Back to work again!

Happy Holidays! ^_^

2008-12-23T19:22:00.000-08:00

Hello guys! just want to greet you all a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Myspace Chistmas Comments & Graphics

So, What Do You Think of Payday Loans?

2008-12-23T17:15:00.000-08:00

We're in a global financial crisis, which has the potential to cause personal financial crisis for you. We're all searching for those alternatives that will allow us to continue without dire actions. Maybe a payday loan could be one of those alternatives.

Christmas / Holiday from dNeero-ites

2008-12-18T20:23:00.000-08:00

We composed this survey entirely from questions from our dNeero respondents ... many thanks to all of you whether we used your question or not. We truly appreciate your involvement with dNeero and hope that these conversations generate some thought and some fun ... and we hope that you and your network of friends and associates use dNeero to start up conversations and learn a bit more about one another. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

SpitzTunes - Cheer & Fear

2008-12-11T17:36:00.000-08:00

This is the third in our SpitzTunes series ... holidays are upon us, and so is the global financial crisis ... let's get to more cheer, and less fear!

Engage With Grace

2008-12-04T18:02:00.000-08:00

In Alexandra Drane's words, we need to "start talking. Engage With Grace: The One Slide Project was designed with one simple goal: to help get the conversation about end of life experience started. The idea is simple: Create a tool to help get people talking. One Slide, with just five questions on it. Five questions designed to help get us talking with each other, with our loved ones, about our preferences."

Blog Love Award

2008-12-04T17:34:00.000-08:00

Thanks sis Chelle for this wonderful award. This is my first award since I started this blog. ^_^

Here are the rules:
1. Put the logo in your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who shared it with you.
3. Pass this award to your BLOG LOVER Friends.
4. Add your link to the list of participants below.
5. Leave a messahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifge for your nominee on their blog.

BLOG LOVERS:

1. My Passion
2. Insurance an Assurance
3. Hopeful
4. My Life's Journey in Italy
5. All for Life...

YOU'RE NEXT! Add your blog to the list above.

I'm passing this award to Cee, Etavasi, JustLizzen

Umobile now Red Mobile...

2008-12-02T22:12:00.001-08:00

Some of you might already know that Umobile will not continue their services as Umobile since second week of November 2008 but will used the name Red Mobile as seen now on TV Commercials.

To know the stories about Umobile becoming Red Mobile, you can visit yugatech site.

Here's the Red Mobile offer:

* Php0.50 per minute call rate between Red Mobile to Red Mobile SIM.
* SIM card is sold at Php39 each. Each SIM is pre-loaded with Php10 or an equivalent of 20 minutes of RM-RM calls.
* 3G browsing rates is P7.50 for every 15 mins or an equivalent Php30 per hour.
* Php10 minimum load denomination.

To know more about Red Mobile you can visit their site here

Got my free Red Mobile sim today delivered at my office. It contains the sim card, user's guide, and 2 pcs. of P100 Call and Text Card. Yipee! ^_^

About You ... dNeero-ites

2008-12-01T17:10:00.000-08:00

This convo is specifically about you ... remember when you joined dNeero we presented you with the "Get it going with dNeero" convo ... users asked many wonderful questions, so the following convo is an extension of that convo that includes many of the user questions ... and to qualify for this convo, you must have already joined 15 others ... keep asking those great user questions that challenge your fellow dNeero-ites to exclaim "I hadn't thought about that!"

SpitzTunes Without a Cause

2008-12-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

Spitz speaks ... start ove, satisfy, ideas, rebellion, smokin' guitars ... who the heck knew that Red Hot Chill Peppers are a bunch of light bulbs!?

Spitz Tunes Now

2008-11-24T17:51:00.000-08:00

He'll will host a weekly convo that will bring the old to the new ... he'll provide some facts, he'll ask about the present, he'll get us thinking, wondering, explaining ... and it all revolves around music ... and most importantly, he's looking for your questions -- so have at it, and have fun, and talk to Spitz!!

Rob Pattinson ... Bite Me ... Please!

2008-11-23T16:55:00.000-08:00

When it comes to "Twilight," the question isn't whether the teen vampire movie is any good, but whether the hero, Edward Cullen, is as magical as we want him to be. Edward is brooding and sensitive ... and thanks to Pattinson's furrowed eyebrows, crooked smiles and carefully crafted hairstyles, he delivers just the Edward we've been waiting for.

From dNeero-ites about Christmas

2008-11-19T16:51:00.000-08:00

We're a couple of months away from that yearly celebration. Guess we could all use that right now.

Tell Me Something I Don't Know

2008-11-17T16:33:00.000-08:00

On The Chris Matthews Show, November 16th Chris Matthews leads with: "`It's not my job.' We've got a financial Katrina on our hands. Recession and layoffs are pouring through the floodgates, and nobody's in charge. Bush looks retired, Barack Obama's not president. So who's protecting us?
"Mandate for change? When Reagan and Bush won, they charged ahead with a conservative vision. Will Obama do what Reagan and Bush did, do it big and bold no matter how tough the times? The Democrats are in the driver's seat. Shouldn't they drive?"
The panelists:
-- Michele Norris hosts "All Things Considered" on National Public Radio.
-- Howard Fineman is senior Washington correspondent for Newsweek.
-- Erin Burnett anchors"Squawk on the Street" and "Street Signs" on CNBC.
-- Michael Duffy's assistant managing editor of Time magazine.

Got Paid by Ciao! ^_^

2008-11-16T17:34:00.000-08:00

This is another online program that I joined last October and now it pays me.... Cool! :) Got paid $22.83 last friday 14 November 2008... here's the screen shot...

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Ciao is a survey site, you will need to review the product and earn $0.25 and it will be credited after 24 hours from review.

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*Minimum payout is $5 thru Paypal
*Payments are processed once a month
*Earn 1 - 3 cents when you rate other reviews
*Open also for International members
*Site partly owned by Microsoft
*Its a consumer network where you can review the products that will help future buyers to know the products more
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Where else but the Philippines!

2008-11-12T17:16:00.000-08:00

This is another forward emails from my friends... just want to share it with you guys to release stress.... have a nice day! ^_^

This is so funny & so true... ;-)

The following is from a British journalist stationed in the Philippines .
His observations are so hilarious!!! ! This was written in 1999.

Matter of Taste
By Matthew Sutherland

I have now been in this country for over six years, and consider myself in most respects well assimilated. However, there is one key step on the road to full assimilation, which I have yet to take, and that's to eat BALUT.

The day any of you sees me eating balut, please call immigration and ask them to issue me a Filipino passport. Because at that point there will be no turning back.BALUT, for those still blissfully ignorant non-Pinoys out there, is a
fertilized duck egg. It is commonly sold with salt in a piece of newspaper, much like English fish and chips, by street vendors usually after dark, presumably so you can't see how gross it is.

It's meant to be an a phrodisiac, although I can't imagine anything more likely to dispel sexual desire than crunching on a partially formed baby duck swimming in noxious fluid. The embryo in the egg comes in varying stages of development, but basically it is not considered macho to eat one without fully discernable feathers,
beak, and claws. Some say these crunchy bits are the best. Others prefer just to drink the so-called 'soup', the vile, pungent liquid that surrounds the aforementioned feathery fetus...excuse me; I have to go and throw up now. I'll be back in a minute.

Food dominates the life of the Filipino. People here just love to eat.
They eat at least eight times a day. These eight official meals are called, in order: breakfast, snacks, lunch, merienda, merienda ceyna, dinner, bedtime snacks and no-one-saw-me- take-that- cookie-from- the-fridge-so- it- doesn't-count.

The short gaps in between these mealtimes are spent eating Sky Flakes from the open packet that sits on every desktop. You're never far from food in the Philippines . If you doubt this, next time you're driving home from work, try this game. See how long you can drive without seeing food and I don't mean a distant restaurant, or a picture of food. I mean a man on the sidewalk frying fish balls, or a man walking through the traffic selling nuts or candy. I bet it's less than one minute.

Here are some other things I've noticed about food in the Philippines :

Firstly, a meal is not a meal without rice - even breakfast. In the UK ,
I could go a whole year without eating rice. Second, it's impossible
to drink without eating. A bottle of San Miguel just isn't the same
without gambas or beef tapa. Third, no one ventures more than two paces from their house without baon (food in small container) and a container of something cold to drink. You might as well ask a Filipino to leave home without his pants on. And lastly, where I come from, you eat with a knife and fork. Here, you eat with a spoon and fork. You try eating rice swimming in fish sauce with a knife.

One really nice thing about Filipino food culture is that people always ask you to SHARE their food. In my office, if you catch anyone attacking their baon, they will always go, 'Sir! KAIN TAYO!' ('Let's eat!'). This confused me, until I realized that they didn't actually expect me to sit down and start munching on their boneless bangus. In fact, the polite response is something like, 'No thanks, I just ate.' But the principle is sound - if you have food on your plate, you are expected to share it, however hungry you are, with those who may be even hungrier. I think that's great!

In fact, this is frequently even taken one step further. Many Filipinos use 'Have you eaten yet?' ('KUMAIN KA NA?') as a general greeting, irrespective of time of day or location.

Some foreigners think Filipino food is fairly dull compared to other Asian cuisines. Actually lots of it is very good: Spicy dishes like Bicol Express (strange, a dish named after a train); anything cooked with coconut milk; anything KINILAW; and anything ADOBO. And it's hard to beat the sheer wanton, cholesterolic frenzy of a good old-fashioned LECHON de leche (roast pig) feast. Dig a pit, light a fire, add 50 pounds of animal fat on a stick, and cook until crisp. Mmm, mmm... you can actually feel your arteries constricting with each successive mouthful.

I also share one key Pinoy trait ---a sweet tooth. I am thus the only
foreigner I know who does not complain about sweet bread, sweet burgers, sweet spaghetti, sweet banana ketchup, and so on. I am a man who likes to put jam on his pizza. Try it! It's the weird food you want to avoid. In addition to duck fetus in the half-shell, items to
avoid in the Philippines include pig's blood soup (DINUGUAN); bull's
testicle soup, the strangely-named 'SOUP NUMBER FIVE' (I dread to think what numbers one through four are); and the ubiquitous, stinky shrimp paste, BAGOONG, and it's equally stinky sister, PATIS.
Filipinos are so addicted to these latter items that they will even risk
arrest or deportation trying to smuggle them into countries like Australia and the USA , which wisely ban the importation of items you can smell from more than 100 paces.

Then there's the small matter of the purple ice cream. I have never been able to get my brain around eating purple food; the ubiquitous UBE leaves me cold.

And lastly on=2 0the subject of weird food, beware: that KALDERETANG KAMBING (goat) could well be KALDERETANG ASO (dog)...

The Filipino, of course, has a well-developed sense of food. Here's a typical Pinoy food joke: 'I'm on a seafood diet. 'What's a seafood diet?' 'When I see food, I eat it!'

Filipinos also eat strange bits of animals --- the feet, the head, the guts, etc., usually barbecued on a stick. These have been given witty names, like ADIDAS' (chicken's feet); 'KURBATA' (either just chicken's neck, or 'neck and thigh' as in 'neck-tie'); 'WALKMAN' (pigs ears); 'PAL' (chicken wings); HELMET' (chicken head); 'IUD' (chicken intestines), and BETAMAX' (video-cassette- like blocks of animal blood). Yum, yum. Bon appetit.

'A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches'-- (Proverbs 22:1)

WHEN I arrived in the Philippines from the UK six years ago, one of the
first cultural differences to strike me was names. The subject has provided a continuing source of amazement and amusement ever since. The first unusual thing, from an English perspective, is that everyone here has a nickname. In the staid and boring United Kingdom , we have nicknames in kindergarten, but when we move into adulthood we tend, I am glad to say, to lose them.

The second thing that struck me is that Philippine names for both girls and boys tend to be what we in the UK would regard as overbearingly cutesy for anyone over about five. Fifty-five-year- olds colleague put it. Where I come from, a boy with a nickname like Boy Blue or Honey Boy would be beaten to death at school by pre-adolescent bullies, and never make it to adulthood. So, probably, would girls with names like Babes, Lovely, Precious, Peachy or Apples. Yuk, ech ech. Here, however, no one bats an eyelid.

Then I noticed how many people have what I have come to call 'door-bell names'. These are nicknames that sound like -well, doorbells. There are millions of them. Bing, Bong, Ding, and Dong are some of the more common. They can be, and frequently are, used in even more door-bell-like combinations such as Bing-Bong, Ding-Dong, Ting-Ting, and so on. Even our newly appointed chief of police has a doorbell name Ping . None of these doorbell names exist where I come from, and hence sound unusually amusing to my untutored foreign ear.

Someone once told me that one of the Bings, when asked why he was called Bing, replied, 'because my brother is called Bong'. Faultless logic. Dong, of course, is a particularly funny one for me, as where I come from 'dong' is a slang word for well; perhaps 'talong' is the best Tagalog equivalent.

Repeating names was another novelty to me, having never before encountered people with names like Len-Len, Let-Let, Mai-Mai, or Ning-Ning. The secretary I inherited on my arrival had an unusual one: Leck-Leck. Such names are then frequently further refined by using the 'squared' symbol, as in Len2 or Mai2. This had me very confused for a while.

Then there is the trend for parents to stick to a theme when naming their children. This can be as simple as making them all begin with the same letter, as in Jun, Jimmy, Janice, and Joy.

More imaginative parents shoot for more sophisticated forms of assonance or rhyme, as in Biboy, Boboy, Buboy, Baboy (notice the names get worse the more kids there are-best to be born early or you could end up being a Baboy).

Even better, parents can create whole families of, say, desserts (Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Honey Pie) or flowers (Rose, Daffodil, Tulip). The main advantage of such combinations is that they look great painted across your trunk if you're a cab driver.

That's another thing I'd never seen before coming to Manila -- taxis with the driver's kids' names on the trunk.

Another whole eye-opening field for the foreign visitor is the phenomenon of the 'composite' name. This includes names like Jejomar (for Jesus, Joseph and Mary), and the remarkable Luzviminda (for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao , believe it or not). That's a bit like me being called something like Engscowani' (for England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ). Between you and me, I'm glad I'm not.

And how could I forget to mention the fabulous concept of the randomly inserted letter 'h'. Quite what this device is supposed to achieve, I have not yet figured out, but I think it is designed to give a touch of class to an otherwise only averagely weird name. It results in creations like Jhun, Lhenn , Ghemma, and Jhimmy. Or how about Jhun-Jhun (Jhun2)?

How boring to come from a country like the UK full of people with names like John Smith. How wonderful to come from a country where imagination and exoticism rule the world of names.

Even the towns here have weird names; my favorite is the unbelievably named town of Sexmoan (ironically close to Olongapo and Angeles). Where else in the world could that really be true?

Where else in the world could the head of the Church really be called Cardinal Sin?

Where else but the Philippines !

Note: Philippines has a senator named Joker, and it is his legal name.

Sports Clothing - Where? When?

2008-11-11T00:30:00.000-08:00

A more sporty, casual approach to clothing is permeating our lives ... remember when athletic shoes, were for, well, athletics? ... did you ever wear Chick Taylor's outside of the gym ... then came the sports shoe craze ... is high-performance fitness/sports clothing going to follow? Seems to be making some in roads.

Yes, we did!

2008-11-09T19:06:00.000-08:00

The U.S. Presidential Election is over ... he did it ... Barack Obama won! What did editorials across the world say, imply, question, disparage, hope, ...?

A Yo-Yo Holiday

2008-11-09T18:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas/Holiday music cuts across all genres ... is it the go to music when you exercise, clean the house, shop, surf the Web, travel ...?

Zoo - You're animals!

2008-11-05T20:21:00.000-08:00

In addition to their status as tourist attractions and recreational facilities, modern zoos may engage in captive breeding programs, conservation study, and educational outreach.

Movies Stuff

2008-11-03T16:59:00.001-08:00

Movies touch a cord in most of us ... drama, comedy, suspense, romance, sports, documentary ... you name it ... the following questions just keep the conversation going!

Tell Me Something I Don't Know - Sunday, October 26th

2008-10-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

On the on The Chris Matthews Show, October 26th Chris Matthews leads with: "A different country. America changes. It did in 1932 with the coming of New Deal and in 1980 with the Reagan era. Will the election of 2008 bring an American epoch of Obama? Frustrated by a fitful war. Shaken by a financial free fall. Is the country turning to something truly new?"
The panelists:
-- Anne Kornblut is covering the campaigns for The Washington Post.
-- Clarence Page is a columnist for the Chicago Tribune.
-- Andrea Mitchell covers the race for NBC News.
-- John Heilemann covers politics for New York Magazine, which has his latest story on the cover this week.

Yoiks, I lost my files!

2008-10-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

Ye, it can happen ... and our first reaction is a blank stare that says "What do I do now?" ... and then, we kick ourselves "Why didn't I backup my files?"

Credit Unions are CREDIT-able

2008-10-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

Right for the times? "A credit union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members, and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at reasonable rates, and providing other financial services to its members." (Wikipedia)

Phishing Scam Using American Express Identity

2008-10-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

This is a forwarded email from my friend that I would like to share with all of my friends and readers. Please be aware of this new scam.

Dear Everyone,

FYI and Warning to all AMEX & other credit card(s) users/holders.

Relative to this email cascaded to us early on, I issued an advisory specifically on this one before and would like to reiterate some points to remember.

1) When paying with use of credit card, bring you card to the counter yourself.

Make sure you witness the transaction

(look out for unusual devices - card reading gadgets the size of beepers or cell

phones)

2) Make sure no one is directly behind you during ATM transactions, check the cash dispenser first and the card slot for unusual contraptions, and cover the key pad when punching your PIN;

3) Check your mail box regularly, bank and card company statements and other mails may contain confidential information which criminals use to defraud; (E-Banking; Internet Transactions; Etc)

4) Be cautious in opening email attachments (personal email accounts) criminals make use of cyberspace by sending files that activate a key logger. Once activated, it can replicate key strokes, capture PIN codes, and other information you type in your PC. Especially when you do on-line transactions - bank, e-payments, etc. Be wary of spams, links, and or on-line forms.

5) Avoid bank or payment e-transactions in internet cafes, shops

Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Sun, Oct 19, 2008)

2008-10-20T17:52:00.001-07:00

On the on The Chris Matthews Show, October 19th topics were: Can McCain rescue his campaign as the economy sinks? Who benefits as McCain and Obama question each other's character?

The panelists:
-- Mark Whitaker, NBC News, Washington Bureau Chief
-- Katty Kay, BBC Washington Correspondent
-- Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, Writers Group Columnist
-- Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic Senior Editor.

Basic Wine Stuff

2008-10-20T17:44:00.000-07:00

Wine is used for drinking, tasting, collecting, cooking, and in religious ceremonies. It is becoming more and more popular, and even has been reported to help with your health.

Where's Your Loyalty?

2008-10-19T17:43:00.000-07:00

Brands don't compete directly with each other when they are in different brand categories ... but they do compete for your attention, money, and loyalty.

Things you should know about Digital Camera

2008-10-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

This is another trivia that we should know... just want to share with you guys ^_^

1) Resolution is less important than you think

There is a popular misconception that more megapixels lead to better pictures. This is not the case.

Sure, higher resolution gives you the ability to crop more aggressively or print large pictures, but only a fraction of digital photographers will benefit from this ability. If you're a casual shooter who won't be printing pictures larger than 8x10" or doing extensive computer editing, then a camera with 5- or 6-megapixel resolution will be sufficient.

More advanced photographers will likely appreciate the flexibility of higher resolution, but a 10+ megapixel camera is by no means necessary to create stunning pictures. Choose a camera you can understand and afford, and don't be fooled by glitzy high-resolution specs.

2) Zoom is more important than you think

Whether you're shooting distant wildlife or close-up portraits, you can never have too much zoom. The majority of digital cameras have 3-, or 4x optical zoom, but you will never regret choosing a model with more telephoto power.

Fortunately the extended zoom camera category is growing rapidly, and there is a great selection of models with 8-, 10-, or even 12x optical zoom. For the ultimate in zoom control and quality, look for an extended-zoom camera with image stabilization, which will ensure that shots taken at full telephoto will be tack-sharp, even without a tripod.

3) Travelers should use cameras with AA Batteries

Digital cameras come in two varieties: those that use AA-size batteries and those that are powered by proprietary lithium-ion batteries. If you are a traveler, particularly someone who enjoys remote or rustic locations, choose a camera with AA batteries.

When a camera that uses proprietary batteries runs out of power, you have no choice but to plug the battery into a power outlet to recharge it. This requires an available outlet, a battery charger, and, if you're in a foreign country, a power converter. If access to an outlet is ever in doubt, or if you don't want the hassle of carrying cords and chargers, then the limitations of this system are obvious.

When a camera that uses AA-size batteries runs out of power on a trip, you can simply throw out the old batteries and drop in a new set of high-performance AAs like the Energizer E2 Lithium line. Two or three sets of such batteries can usually take you through a 10-day trip. If you're out of high-performance batteries, you also have the option of using standard alkaline batteries, which are available anywhere in the world, and make a cheap and convenient source of backup power (though they only offer a fraction of the life of high performance batteries).

Recent trips to Asia and Africa have borne this theory out—after my companions' cameras had been sidelined by dead batteries, I was still happily shooting away with my AA-powered Canon PowerShot.

4) Small cameras get shots that big cameras don't

Sure, that big, black SLR with the long lens may look fancy, but it won't do you any good if you're not carrying it. Never underestimate the importance of having a camera that is small enough to fit into your pocket—you'll be amazed at the spontaneous pictures you'll have the opportunity to take. While the photo quality produced by an ultra-compact does not equal that of a large SLR, the ability to whip it out and snap a shot while others are fumbling for their bulky cameras more than outweighs this drawback.

5) Canon makes great cameras

Canon digital cameras receive consistently great reviews, and for good reason: Over the last 2+ years, Canon has time and again proven itself capable of producing well-designed cameras that produce impressive results. From the EOS line of digital SLRs to the diminutive PowerShot ELPHs, Canon invests substantial time in the design process, and the results pay off—photographers of all abilities rave about their Canon cameras.

There have been some mistakes along the way—the Canon A70 was built with a design flaw that produces crippling error messages and black lines on the LCD, but newer models seem to be free of this problem. If you're looking for a great combination of features, price, and performance, Canon will almost always deliver. (NOTE: Digital Camera HQ is in no way affiliated with Canon, nor do we derive any benefit from recommending one brand over another).

6) Kodak makes great, easy-to-use cameras

When I bought my mother her first digital camera, I chose a Kodak, having read countless reviews that raved about their user-friendly controls. The reviews were right—Kodak's EasyShare digital cameras are remarkably easy to use: the menus are simple, the LCD text large and clear, and the controls largely self-explanatory. The results are just as impressive, with attractive, saturated colors and crisp definition. Don't be fooled into thinking that Kodak digital cameras are just for beginners, however—their simplicity aside, many of the high-end EasyShare models offer a full suite of manual controls for ambitious photographers.

7) Digital cameras can and will break

Whether it's due to accidental damage or simple wear and tear, digital cameras are not as durable as their film counterparts. Many photographers have film cameras that are ten or twenty years old—don't expect this kind of longevity from your new digital toy. Some cameras suffer from design flaws (like black lines on the LCD screen of the Canon A70), while others fall victim to the kind of mechanical breakdowns that effect every kind of electronic gear.

Does this mean that you shouldn't buy a digital camera? Absolutely not. A digital camera will so fundamentally change the way you think about photography that you will wonder how you ever got along without one. You must, however, be comfortable with the fact that one day your camera will cease to work.

For some, this knowledge may keep them from spending top dollar on a fancy camera; others simply accept it as the sole downside of working with digital. The most important thing is to do your homework before you buy—any fundamental design flaws will be quickly apparent in user reviews.

8. Don't put all your pictures on one card

After returning from a trip to Asia, I eagerly inserted one of my memory cards into a card reader to download my new pictures. For still unexplained reasons (likely a static electricity discharge), a card that should have held over 200 pictures was suddenly rendered blank. Two weeks and $250 later (thanks to [url]www.drivesavers.com[/url]), I had recovered about 90% of my pictures, but the rest were lost permanently.

The moral of the story? Like any other technology, flash memory is not flawless. It is very rare to lose images, but it does happen, and the fact that I had spread my pictures between 5 memory cards protected me from the possibility of losing two weeks' worth of irreplaceable vacation memories. Given the choice between choosing a single 1GB memory card, or four 256MB cards, I will always choose multiple cards.

9) Find & use a simple photo editing program

Most digital photographers will never take the time to master expensive and powerful photo editing programs like Adobe Photoshop or Jasc Paint Shop Pro—these programs are too complex and time-consuming for all but the most dedicated photographers. Fortunately there are a variety of easy-to-use editing programs that even novice photographers can use to edit, improve, and organize their digital photos.

My favorite program is Picasa, and it is absolutely free at [url]www.picasa.com[/url]. With Picasa you can perform all the basic editing tasks like sharpening, contrast correction, cropping, and straightening—most with just the touch of a button. Spend a few minutes on your best photographs and you will be amazed at the results. Picasa also make it incredibly easy to organize your best shots so you don't have to sift through hundreds of unwanted pictures to find your prizewinners.

10) Print and display your pictures

Far too many people take great digital images, only to have them languish in obscurity on their hard drive, never to be enjoyed by others. Don't let this happen to you.

Online image hosting and printing companies like Snapfish or Kodak Gallery can turn your digital images into high-quality prints of any size. You can simply upload your pictures onto the website. From there you can order prints of every size as well as photo mouse pads, calendars, t-shirts and other gifts. You can also send a link to friends so that they can view your pictures online and order their own copies.

If you want to see more of your own pictures, nothing beats using them as a screen saver on your computer. Simply right-click on your desktop, choose Properties/Screen Saver/Settings, and you can direct your computer to the pictures you wish to use. Set the screensaver to change images every 10 seconds and you'll have an instant slide show every time your computer is idle.

credit to: rentao_15(symbianize)