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how to make your vote count
2007-02-09 05:15:00
When was the last time you exercised your right to suffrage?The circus has come, as always, to banner the upcoming Philippine local elections this May of 2007. Although Philippine election laws prohibit running candidates from prematurely campaigning for their seat, Philippine television and other forms of mass media are making a heyday from the current deluge of "personal ads" of some political hopefuls. It's interesting to note that these ads have found ways to circumvent election campaign laws. And so, one cannot help but notice and admire the Filipino's ingenuity, especially when it comes to figuring out, and taking advantage of, loopholes in the current electoral system. Ah yes, the world-renowned Filipino guile, creativity and wits of these so-called political geniuses are once again put to use.Many Filipinos are turned off by the current state of the Philippine political and electoral system. This particularly holds true for voters who have used their voting brains on past ...
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5 tips on how to survive driving in makati city
2007-02-06 14:47:00
Have you ever driven in the "country" that is Makati City ?Of the major cities in the Philippines, Makati has probably one of the most stringent rules when it comes to managing vehicular traffic (aside from Subic, which is not a city, so it doesn't count). Most drivers passing through this city's streets have stories to share of finding themselves being at odds with the city's (sometimes overzealous) traffic enforcers, which oftentimes lead to being at the receiving end of a traffic citation ticket.You can just imagine the headaches and hassles that Makati driving can bring to the life of the everyday, law abiding "Juan dela Cruz".So here are five driving lessons and tips that might save you from the long arm of the law, Makati style.1. Know Where, When and How to Park. Where? Streets that allow parking usually have parking slot pavement markings painted along its stretch. And as a general rule, sidewalk curbs painted white are for general parking use, yellow curbs are usually res...
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my first meme - four things
2007-02-02 04:35:00
4 things meme....From Chrissy at Life on ManitoulinFour places I have worked:1. Wallem Innovative Solutions2. Total Information Management3. Trend Micro4. IBM PhilippinesFour movies I would watch over and over:1. Top Gun2. Braveheart3. Serendipity5. Cutting EdgeFour of my favorite TV shows:1. Supernatural2. GMA News / ABS-CBN News3. Discovery Channel: Myth Busters4. Discovery Channel: American ChopperFour places I have been on vacation:1. Cebu2. Boracay Island3. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte4. DavaoFour of my favorite foods:1. Filipino Cuisine: Sinigang2. Filipino Cuisine: Bistek Tagalog3. Filipino Cuisine: Pinakbet4. Sushi / SashimiFour things I like to do in my spare time:1. Spend time with my family2. Blog3. Sleep4. EatFour people I tag (tag as many as you like, it's okay)1. Conne 2. Christian Geek3. Trivia Girl4. Mark
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avoid the sore throat blues at work
2007-01-31 09:35:00
I've had a lingering sore throat for almost three weeks now. And it wasn't until yesterday that I came to realize the source of my discomfort. Most working professionals should consider that one of the key issues a company has to tackle to help improve overall workforce health and productivity is to provide them with a workplace conducive for work, which equates to providing good work environment ergonomics and comfortable environmental working conditions.If you work in nigh-freezing conditions much like I did since I started working for DWH, then apparently, too much exposure to the super-cool air conditioning exhaust can be detrimental to your health. Even taking an apple a day would have been futile. :)So how do you prevent sickness? It should be fairly easy. For example, it's always a good idea to have additional pieces of clothing handy, such as jackets, in your workspace. And it wouldn't hurt if you get out, stretch, have a hot cup of coffee or tea, or even smoke (although...
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all things cj
2006-06-08 03:37:00
we recently celebrated cj's 6th month last May 22. here he is posing with mom.cj's a toddler on the run. he learned to use the old-fashioned wooden baby walker (no wheels here) when he was just 5 months old. which was quite a feat considering his age. toddlers normally use walkers, without assistance, from 8 months onwards. with mom and dad at Pagudpud. cj really loves the beach. he really loved the water the last time I took him out for a swim. he kept on splashing sea water and loved it when I partially submerged him. he's my baby shark alright! :)
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