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Concert feature this weekend

Sarah Geronimo will definitely be dressed to thrill when she takes the stage for her “Record Breaker” concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The gowns she will be wearing in the show were designed exclusively for the pop princess by four of the country’s most notable couturiers.

For her opening number, Sarah will wear a green, beaded jumpsuit with an Avengers/Dominatrix theme created by Dennis Lustico, and thigh-high boots by Guiseppi Zanotti. The leather boots were bought in Hong Kong.

Her next outfit comes from Rhett Eala, who designed many of her gowns.
Rajo Laurel’s contribution is a Sergeant Pepper-inspired gold brocade jacket and passenmenterie details, with a gold mesh draped dress for the inner outfit.

Cary Santiago weighs in with a Swan Lake-inspired tulle outfit in black and white with quilted details.
The dazzling costumes accentuate the effervescent image of Sarah, who will be performing at the Big Dome for the fourth time.

This time she will be joined by a glittering array of guests which includes Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro, Christian Bautista and Charlie Green.

Rico Gutierrez, in charge of production for “Record Breaker,” promises that the concert “will engage the audience’s senses. We’ll have six spectacular Las Vegas segments.”

Louie Ocampo is musical director for “Record Breaker.”

“Record Breaker” is produced by Viva Concerts & Events, Inc.


Mall events
@ SM Supermalls and Ayala Malls this weekend

Hobbes and Landes: The Carnival
@ The The Podium, The Atrium
Nov 06, 2009 to Nov 08, 2009 - 10:00am - 10:00pm
Play all day with exciting board games, puzzles and other fun activities and get a chance to win amazing prizes from Hobbes and Landes.

Star Magic Concert Tour
@ The SM Supercenter Muntinlupa, Event Center
Nov 07, 2009 - 4:00 pm

Top Junk Mall Tour
@ The SM City Baguio, The Event Center
Nov 07, 2009 - 5:00 pmFree Mall Show

Roselle Nava Mall Tour
@ The SM City Fairview, The Annex Atrium
Nov 07, 2009 - 4:00pm - 6:00pmRoselle
Nava sings songs from her comeback album, Forever Love Songs, after years of absence from the music scene

SM Bowling Exhibit
@ The SM City Fairview, The Annex Atrium
Nov 09, 2009 to Nov 22, 2009 - 10:00am - 10:00pm
For two weeks, SM Bowling will hold an exhibit that will surely entice bowling enthusiats, as well as first-timers to continue bowling as a sport.

Listen up as SpongeBob and friends share their tales from under the sea.
Hang out with the Bikini Bottom Gang!
Glorietta Activity Center
November 6-8, 2009 - 11:30AM, 3PM & 6PM
Special Meet & Greet on November 5 at 5:30PM

Shop more win more: Early Christmas deals at Glorietta 5
Start Christmas early at Glorietta 5 and get a chance to win cash prizes of as much as PhP30,000 during the Grand Raffle Draw!
October 15 to December 15, 2009
Plus more: Shopping gift certificate, DVD player, Mobile phones and Signature eyewearFor every single or accumulated minimum purchase of P300 from any food or non-food establishment in Glorietta 5 from October 15 to December 15, 2009, shopper is entitled to one (1) raffle coupon.


Gimik Guide
Within the Metro this weekend

19 East Bar and Grill
Km. 19, East Service Road, Sucat, Muntinlupa City.
837-6903/E-mail: contact@19 east.com.
Friday - South Border
Sunday- Jazz Volunteers Featuring Jinky Vidal

Bagaberde Grill & Bar
Boom na Boom Grounds, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City. 831-2242/394-7672.
Friday- Side A & Malik
Saturday - Fat Session & Version 4.0

Bar one
Ortigas Center, Pasig City. 633-7111 loc 7418.
Friday- Rhythm & Babes.Cafe Havana
Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City. 757-4370/757-4371.
Friday- Arriba
Saturday- Sabor Latino
Sunday- Mike Castro.

Chef and Brewer Cafe
G/F, Unit 105B AIC Gold Tower, Emerald Ave., Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
Friday- Bedroom Boys
Saturday- Big Bash.

Conway's Bar
Shangri-La Makati City. 840-0884/813-8888.
Friday- Version
Saturday- Rockin Revival.

COWBOY GRILL
MABINI Ermita, Manila . 525-1474/525-42-69.
Friday- FeedBack, Perfect Stranger & Coast 2 Coast
Saturday- Outrage, Hardie Amies, RED37
Sunday- Chilli, Pryzm, FAT16.

Fiesta San Miguel
Dusit Thani Manila. 867-3333 loc 3308.
Friday- Chopsticks.

Martinis bar
Mandarin Oriental Manila hotel. 750-8888 ext 2457/2548.
Friday- David Starck
Saturday- DJ Habayeb.

Pier One Bar
BF Homes, Sucat, Parañaque City. 710-9303.
Friday- Acoustic Edge w/ Queenie Smith
Saturday- Jeff’s Crib.

Pier One Bar
Lahug, Cebu City.(032) 415-5668.
Friday- Sound Groove
Saturday- Pulse Beat

Tia Maria
522 Remedios Street cor. Madre Ignacia St., Malate, Manila. 522-0429.
Friday- Krayonz/Reborn
Saturday- Spectrum/Citivoiz
Sunday- Citibreed

Tiendesitas
Ortigas Avenue Cor., E. Rodriguez Ave. (C-5) Metro Manila. 386-3927.
Friday- Attitude & Chillworx
Saturday- Nexxus
Sunday- Composed & Bughaw Cultural Dance Group


Bazaar Guide this weekend

Bazaar For All Seasons
November 5-7, 2009 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
E-mail:inquiry@uandurevents.com

BEC Christmas Bazaar
November 7-8, 2009 at the Cuenca Court, Ayala Alabang. 842-5140/ 807-1623.

Makati Pre-xmas bazaar
A. Venue Makati on November 6, 2009 12am.
www.bigbangbazaar.multiply. com. 211-5009/(0917) 8841588.

Makati Rotary Bazaar
at Renaissance Hotel, New World, Manila on November 8. Tel no.899-7863.

ORGANIC weekend market
at BF homes Parañaque Basketball court every fridays. 801-5121.

The Yuletide Souk: A Big Red Bazaar
Nov 7-8 at The Rockwell Tent, Makati. 994-0818/(0916) 5915252.

Featured Gadget this week

iPod Nano 5th Generation

iPod nano brings video to your music with the new built-in video camera.And for that extra kick: a larger screen and a polished aluminum finish in nine brilliant colors.

Video Camera
iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you record fun as it happens. Then share it with friends on the Internet. It’s the video camera that’s small enough to take with you everywhere.

Genius
Control your Genius. Or leave it to its own devices. Either way, Genius explores your library and finds songs that go great together.

FM Radio + Live Pause
The new FM tuner lets you see the names of songs and artists. And two amazing features — iTunes Tagging and Live Pause — make listening to the radio nothing like listening to the radio.

Voice Over
VoiceOver tells you the title and artist of the songs you listen to. And does it so seamlessly, you’ll be surprised at how brilliant it is.

Fitness
With the Nike + iPod Sport Kit and a built-in Pedometer to help keep you motivated and track your fitness progress, iPod nano makes working out less routine.
Take Nike + iPod to the gym and minute by minute, mile by mile, you’re motivated by more than music. Connect your iPod nano to a Nike + iPod compatible cardio machine. Record your pace, time, and distance as you work out. With iPod nano, every trip to the gym becomes a new challenge.

Baon sa inuman

THE POPE AND ERAP

During his visit to the Vatican, Erap met with the Pope.
Instead of just an hour as scheduled, the meeting went on for two days.
Finally, a weary Erap emerged to face the waiting news media.

The President was smiling and announced the summit was a resounding success.
He said he and the Pope agreed on 80% of the matters they discussed. Then Erap declared he was going home to the Philippines to be with his family.

A few minutes later the Pope came out to make his statement. He looked tired, and discouraged, and was practically in tears. Sadly he announced his meeting with the President was a failure.

Incredulous, one reporter asked, "But your Holiness, Erap just announced the summit was a great success and the two of you agreed on 80% of the items discussed."

Exasperated, the Pope answered, "Yes, but we were talking about the Ten Commandments."

Anong balita? 110509

Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online

Japan donates fertilizers to Visayas
The Japanese government turned over on Wednesday 6,000 metric tons of fertilizers that will benefit farmers in Western Visayas.

386 pass customs brokers’ examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 386 out of 1,124 passed the Customs Broker Licensure Examination given by the Board for Customs Brokers in Manila, Cebu and Davao last October, 2009.

‘Panday,’ ‘Wapakman’ may be banned from Metro film fest
Two official entries face the risk of being banned from this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival once the Comelec issues a ruling banning political candidates from the entertainment industry from appearing in the movies, prodding the MMFF executive committee to take action.

Jamby asks court to dismiss petition on aunt’s wealth
Senator Jamby Madrigal on Wednesday asked the Makati Regional Trial Court to dismiss the petition made by her fellow heirs to the wealth of her late billionaire aunt.

Chavit resigns to run for gubernatorial post
Deputy National Security Adviser Luis "Chavit" Singson will resign from the Arroyo administration soon to join the gubernatorial race in Ilocos Sur province.

Zero-waste initiative gains momentum in Puerto Princesa
Zero-waste initiative in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan has gained its momentum with the compliance of 90 percent of its barangays.

Squatters along Mangahan Floodway and Napindan Channel to be evicted
Some 2,070 families squatting along the stretch of Mangahan Floodway and Napindan Channel, respectively, are bound to face yet another upheaval as their houses will be demolished for faster floodwater drainage.

Australia keen on poverty alleviation
The Australian government is keen on supporting the poverty alleviation program of the Philippines known as the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, the DSWD said.

Seaman commits suicide
Fed up with his allegedly nagging wife, a 19-year-old seaman ended his life by hanging inside their rented house in Dagat-Dagatan, Malabon City, Tuesday, police said.

Schools seen to go online
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is set to make all public schools in the country Internet- connected before the current schoolyear ends.

Ruling party can’t complete lineup
The ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD is suffering from a dearth of senatorial candidates that it plans to adopt Senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Miriam Defensor Santiago, both non-party members, in its lineup.

Negros nurse is RP’s Miss Earth candidate
A registered nurse will carry the Philippine colors against 79 other international beauties in the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant which will be held in the world-renowned Boracay Island in Aklan.


Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv

Marian Rivera disappointed by shelving of Nieves
Ikinalungkot ni Marian Rivera na hindi na matutuloy ang pagbibidahan niyang pelikula na Nieves, na entry sana sa Metro Manila Film Festival sa Disyembre.

Mel Gibson and his girlfriend welcome a baby girl
Mel Gibson and his girlfriend are welcoming the birth of the couple's first child — making the Oscar-winner a father for the eighth time.

ABC to air Rihanna interviews on assault
The first interview with Rihanna (ree-AH'-nah) about Chris Brown's assault on her is airing this week on ABC.

Elton John recovering in hospital from flu, E. coli
LONDON – Elton John's spokesman says the singer has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu.

MTV Europe Awards to celebrate fall of Berlin wall
BERLIN – This time it's Berlin calling. The MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) are coming to the German capital with an international cast, featuring performances by U2, the Foo Fighters, Shakira...

PEP: Vicki Belo's daughter forgives Hayden Kho Jr
Kinumpirma ng anak ni celebrity surgeon Vicki Belo na bati na siya at ang dating boyfriend ng kanyang ina na si Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. Ito ay ilang buwan matapos ang masalimuot na sex scandal na kung...

‘This Is It’ tops charts with $101M worldwide
LOS ANGELES – "Michael Jackson's This Is It" is the No. 1 Halloween thriller for movie audiences.

PEP: Cesar Montano to sacrifice showbiz for politics
Wala na raw atrasan sa pagtakbo ni Cesar Montano bilang gubernador ng Bohol sa 2010 elections. Handa rin daw siyang iwanan ang kanyang showbiz career para sa pulitika.


Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia

Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC (born January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently a part-owner of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also been the club's head coach and head of hockey operations.

Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Gretzky honed his skills at a backyard rink and regularly played minor hockey at a level far above his peers. Despite his unimpressive stature, strength, and speed, Gretzky's intelligence and reading of the game were unrivaled. He was adept at dodging checks from opposing players, and he could consistently anticipate where the puck was going to be and execute the right move at the right time. Gretzky also became known for setting up behind the net, an area that was nicknamed "Gretzky's office" because of his skills there.

In 1978, he signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA), where he briefly played before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. When the WHA folded, the Oilers joined the NHL, where he established many scoring records and led his team to four Stanley Cup Championships. His trade to the Los Angeles Kings had an immediate impact on the team's performance, leading them to the 1993 Cup finals, and is credited with popularizing hockey in the southern United States. Gretzky played briefly for the St. Louis Blues and finished his career with the New York Rangers. In his career, Gretzky captured nine Hart Trophies as the most valuable player, ten Art Ross Trophies for most points in a season, five Lady Byng Trophies for sportsmanship and performance, five Lester B. Pearson Awards, and two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP.

After his retirement in 1999, he was immediately inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and is the most recent player to have the waiting period waived. He became Executive Director for the Canadian national men's hockey team during the 2002 Winter Olympics, where the team won a gold medal. In 2000 he became part owner of the Phoenix Coyotes, and following the 2004–05 NHL lockout he became their head coach.

Nicknamed "The Great One", Gretzky was called "the greatest player of all time" in Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the NHL. He is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the NHL, and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and coaches. Upon his retirement on April 18, 1999, he held forty regular-season records, fifteen playoff records, and six All-Star records. He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season—a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, he tallied over 100 points in 15 NHL seasons, 13 of them consecutive. Gretzky's jersey number, 99, has been retired by all teams in the National Hockey League.


Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 15:1-10

The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to him,but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." So to them he addressed this parable. What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. Or what woman having ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching carefully until she finds it?And when she does find it, she calls together her friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found the coin that I lost.' In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents."


Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online

invective • \in-VEK-tiv\ • noun
*1 : an abusive expression or speech
2 : insulting or abusive language : vituperation

Example Sentence:
The sonnet is an invective against the poet's wife and the man who cuckolded him.

Did you know?
"Invective" began life in the 15th century as an adjective meaning "of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse." In 1523, it appeared in print as a noun meaning "an example of abusive speech." Eventually, the noun developed a second sense applying to abusive language as a whole. "Invective" comes to us from the Middle French word "invectif," which in turn derives from Latin "invectivus," meaning "reproachful, abusive." ("Invectivus" comes from Latin "invectus," past participle of the verb "invehere," one form of which means "to assail with words.") "Invective" is similar to "abuse," but it tends to suggest not only anger and vehemence, but also verbal and rhetorical skill. It sometimes implies public denunciation, as in "blistering political invective."


Lesson for the day
Source: Ruel Reyes from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Buzzard, The Bat, and the Bumblebee

If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of his ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of ten or twelve feet. Without space to run, as is his habit, he will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.

A Bumblebee if dropped into an open tumbler will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.

In many ways, there are lots of people like the buzzard, the bat and the bee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not realizing that the answer is right there above them.


Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox

123
Dalawang unano galing motel.
Bob: pare, hindi ko nagalaw date ko kagabi, buti pa kayo, dinig ko humihiyaw ka ng '1,2,3 ummph!!'
Bert: Hindi ko kasi maakyat ang kama .

Strict
Maybelle: halata na ang tiyan mo. Bakit hindi pa kayo papakasal ng BF mo?
Joan: ayaw ng pamilya niya eh.
Maybelle: sino may ayaw, tatay o Nanay?
Joan: yung misis niya.

Anong balita? 110409

Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online


NPC solons favor Villar
Majority of congressmen belonging to the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) prefer Senator Manny Villar Jr. over Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. as their presidential candidate in next year’s elections, a stalwart of the NPC said Tuesday.

Greenbelt robbers had ready buyers for watches
The “Alvin Flores Armed Robbery Group” had ready buyers of their loot even before they perpetrated robberies, an NBI personnel revealed.

Tan-Torres takes over BIR
Senior Revenue Deputy Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres decided to take over the management and operation of the BIR following the sudden resignation of former revenue chief Sixto Esquivias.

Customs chief won’t quit despite collection shortfall
Customs officials in charge of revenue collection are unlikely to resign from their respective posts following the resignation of outgoing BIR Commissioner Sixto Esquivas IV.

Police quizzed on daylight robbery despite full alert
The NCRPO asked the Southern Police District Office (SPDO) why robbery suspects managed to conduct a broad daylight robbery along Roxas Blvd. last November 1.

Bad eating habits hit as diabetes cases rise
The increasing number of diabetics in the country prompted doctors to remind the public to reform their eating habits.

Angara wants Congress to pass bill strengthening party system
Senator Ed Angara pressed both the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass his proposed Political Party Development Act designed to strengthen the party system.

CHR.opposes LTO project
The Commission on Human Rights has stressed that it opposes the radio frequency information device (RFID) project of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), saying that the program violates human rights.

SC upholds CA decision on 2 school officials for negligence
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals that found two ranking officials of the University of Life Foundation, Inc. (ULFI) personally liable for damages in the amount of P22.55 million for gross negligence in managing the corporate affairs of ULFI.

No ‘midnight sale’, Palace says
There is no “midnight sale” of government’s assets, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

Pinoy nurse lauded in Washington DC
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA lauded a Filipina who was chosen as one of this year’s student scholars of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).


Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv


Lovi Poe breaks up with boyfriend Jolo Revilla
Kinumpirma ni Lovi Poe, anak ng yumaong aktor na si Fernando Poe Jr., sa Startalk na break na sila ng boyfriend na si Jolo Revilla. Aminado rin siya na may kinalaman si Rosanna Roces, ina ng...

Founder of Dead Poets Society visits bards' graves
On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams.

iGMA: Kapuso star tricksters
This Halloween, we're revealing the naughty side of our Kapuso stars. Find out who they'll trick if given the chance, and how. Of course, may mga Kapuso stars din na sadyang nice the whole...

Nicole Richie gets protection from paparazzi
A judge on Friday granted Nicole Richie's request for a temporary restraining order against Eduardo Arrivabene, who caused a car accident involving her in Beverly Hills earlier this month.

Survivor Philippines Palau: City Hall hunk fails to enter Top 5
Mula sa labing-anim, lima na lang ngayon ang natitirang castaways ng Survivor Philippines: Palau pagkatapos mapatalsik sa pinakahuling Tribal Council ang Manila City Hall employee na si Shaun...

Judge orders 3 to trial in Anna Nicole drug case
LOS ANGELES – Three key players in the troubled world of Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith were ordered Friday to stand trial after a hearing that plumbed the drug-fueled depths of her final years...

'AI' host Ryan Seacrest gets restraining order
A judge granted "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest a temporary restraining order against a man arrested on suspicion of stalking the radio and television host outside his workplace on Friday.

Rapper releases video directed by Heath Ledger
SYDNEY – An Australian rapper who was a boyhood friend of Heath Ledger has released a music video the star directed shortly before his death.


Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia

Marvic Castelo Sotto a.k.a. Vernon (born April 28, 1954), also known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and film producer working for GMA Network and stars on noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is known all throughout the industry as Bossing (an eponym for "the Boss"). He has won three consecutive titles for Philippine Box Office King (2004, 2005, and 2006).

Personal life
Vic Sotto, who had his formal education at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, was previously married to actress Dina Bonnevie with whom he had 2 children, Danica and Oyo. Among those linked to Sotto in his colorful lovelife were actresses Coney Reyes and Angela Luz, with which he bore Vico and Paulina, respectively. He also dated Olympian Christine Jacob. He is engaged with TV host and actress Pia Guanio.

As a musician
Sotto started his career as a folk singer and guitarist. He then joined his brothers Tito, Val in a gag show "OK Lang" under IBC TV Network. During these years, the talented Vic Sotto is also the lead vocalist of the disco funk band VST & Company. Producing songs like "Ipagpatawad Mo", "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", “Rock, Baby, Rock" with his lifetime friend Joey de Leon. He also composed "Kung Sakali" it is now later revived by Asia's Songwriter Ogie Alcasid.

TVJ
He then joined his brothers Tito, Val in a gag show back in the early 1970s “OK Lang” under IBC 13. This is where he met another comedian Joey de Leon. Joey became a co-host of about to be axed weekly variety show Discorama (GMA Network) and eventually invited the brothers to join him. The trio of Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) was born. Vic is the V of the trio. They were cast with more shows like Iskul Bukol and Eat Bulaga!, TVJ: Television's Jesters, Rock and Roll 2000 and countless movies.

Sidekick Appearance
Vic Sotto had appeared with a side-kick with the blockbusters biggest names in movie actors like: Chiquito Pangan† (Mang Kepweng), Panchito Alba† (Smith & Wesson), Francis Magalona† (Iputok Mo, Dadapa Ako), Vilma Santos (Rock Baby Rock & Doctor Doctor We Are Sick), Richard Gomez (Fly Me To The Moon), Aga Muhlach (Super Wan Tu Tri), Herbert Bautista (Working Boys), Gary Valenciano (Horsey, Horsey....Tigidig, Tigidig), Benjie Paras (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After), Nino Muhlach, Dina Bonevie (Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada, Darling), Coney Reyes (Biyuda Si Daddy, Biyuda Si Mommy), Joey De Leon (Smith & Wesson & Sam & Miguel), Ryan Agoncillo (Iskul Bukol 20 Years After), Kristine Hermosa (Engteng Kabisote 1 to 4), Alice Dixson (Si Malakas At Si Maganda & Okey Ka Fairy Ko The Movie), Rosanna Roces (Basta't Ikaw, Nanininig Pa), Kris Aquino (My Funny Valentine), Alma Moreno (Twist), Christine Jacob (Ang Kuya Kong Siga), Michael V. (Ano Ba Yan, & 'D Sisters), Philip Salvador (Tunay Na Kaibigan, Walang Iwanan....Peksman) & The Comedy King Dolphy (Dobol Trobol).
International superstars along with Vic Sotto are Cynthia Luster (Once Upon A Time In Manila) & Paula Taylor (Love Online)


Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online


Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14:25-33.

Great crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and addressed them,If any one comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, 'This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.' Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.



Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online

regimen • \REJ-uh-mun\ • noun
*1 : a systematic course of treatment or training
2 : government, rule
3 : a government in power : regime

Example Sentence:
Sherry’s personal trainer at the gym started her on a workout regimen of 30 minutes on the treadmill followed by 30 minutes of weight training.

Did you know?
We borrowed "regimen" straight from Latin, spelling and all -- but in Latin, the word simply meant "rule" or "government." In English, it usually refers to a system of rules or guidelines, often for living a healthy life or taking a regular dose of exercise. The Latin "regimen" derives from another Latin word, the verb "regere," which means "to lead straight" or "to rule." If you trace straight back from "regere," you'll find that "regimen" has plenty of lexical kin, including "correct," "erect," "region," "rule," and "surge." If you are using the "training" sense of "regimen," be careful not to confuse the word with "regiment," another "regere" descendant, which is used for a military unit.


Lesson for the day
Source: Emerick Valenzuela from Sydney, Australia

THE DIFFERENCE

The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country:
This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor.
On the other hand, Canada , Australia & New Zealand , that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed countries, and are rich.

The difference between poor & rich countries does not reside in the available natural resources.
Japan has a limited territory, 80% mountainous, inadequate for agriculture & cattle raising, but it is the second world economy. The country is like an immense floating factory, importing raw materials from the whole world and exporting manufactured products.

Another example is Switzerland, which does not plant cocoa but has the best chocolate in the world. In its little territory they raise animals and plant the soil during 4 months per year. Not enough, they produce dairy products of the best quality! It is a small country that transmits an image of security, order & labour, which made it the world's strongest, safest place.

Executives from rich countries who communicate with their counterparts in poor countries show that there is no significant intellectual difference.

Race or skin colour are also not important: immigrants labelled lazy in their countries of origin are the productive power in rich European countries.

What is the difference then?

The difference is the attitude of the people, framed along the years by the education & the culture & flawed tradition.

On analyzing the behavior of the people in rich & developed countries, we find that the great majority follow the following principles in their lives:
1. Ethics, as a basic principle.
2. Integrity.
3. Responsibility.
4. Respect to the laws & rules.
5. Respect to the rights of other citizens.
6. Work loving.
7. Strive for savings & investment.
8. Will of super action.
9. Punctuality.
10. and of course...Discipline

In poor countries, only a minority follow these basic principles in their daily life.

The Philippines is not poor because we lack natural resources or because nature was cruel to us. In fact, we are supposedly rich in natural resources.

We are poor because we lack the correct attitude. We lack the will to comply with and teach these functional principles of rich & developed societies.



Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox

Wrong number

Inday: Hello?
Lalake: Hello. Amo mo to. Andyan ba ate mo?
Inday: Nasa kwarto po.
Lalake: Ano ginagawa?
Inday: Di ko po alam eh pero kasama niya bf niya.
Lalake: BF? May BF siya? Kelan pa?
Inday: Matagal na po.
Lalake: Ganito. Sa ilalim ng hagdanan, may baril. Kunin mo yung baril ngayon din.
(Kinuha ni Inday yung baril)
Inday: Nakuha ko na po yung baril.
Lalake: Ok. Akyat ka sa kwarto ng ate mo at barilin mo siya at yung BF niya.
Inday: Ok po. (Umakyat si Inday at binaril yung babae at yung BF niya)
Inday: Binaril ko na po silang dalawa.
Lalake: Ok. Kunin mo yung mga bangkay nila. Ibalot mo sa dyaryo at itapon mo sa swimming pool.
Inday: Swimming pool?
Lalake: Oo. Yung swimming pool sa bakod natin.
Inday: Wala naman po tayong swimming pool ah.
Lalake: ...
Inday: ...
Lalake: Marites?
Inday: Hindi po. Inday po pangalan ko.
Lalake: Is this 833-1212?
Inday: Wrong number po!

Anong balita? 110309

Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online

Employment rate rises
Employment growth in top corporations in Metro Manila began to show signs of recovery in the second quarter after posting a near zero growth rate in the first three months of the year, the Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics said Monday.

Palace sorry for taking back holidays
Malacañang is sorry that the public was initially made to believe November 27 and 28 would be national holidays in observance of the Eid’l Adha.

Gov’t clueless about Esquivias resignation
Malacañang remained clueless Monday about the abrupt resignation of the country’s top tax collector amid supposed struggles to meet the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s collection goals this year.
Low pressure area spotted in N. Luzon
The state weather bureau Monday warned residents in low-lying areas and places near mountain slopes in Central and Northern Luzon against flashfloods and landslides as a rain-causing weather system moves towards the country.

BBQ sticks banned in Davao
Establishments using sharp pointed barbeque sticks now face closure and cancellation of their business permits once caught using skewers after the city council passed an updated ordinance on the ban.

House bill to resolve issues on GMA running
The House of Representatives has set for second reading approval a bill that may provide a resolution to the controversy surrounding whether or not President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo could remain in Malacañang.

VP: Accord to help OFWs in China
The Philippines and China have signed a landmark consular agreement to provide Overseas Filipino workers better protection, according to Vice President Manuel “Noli” de Castro.

Growing number of independent coffee shops
Chit Juan, co-chairwoman of the Philippine Coffee Board, says Filipino entrepreneurs are keen on establishing their own coffee shops rather than buying franchises or becoming part of coffee shop chains.

DoE told: Set standard prices on cooking gas
Independent retailers comprising the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers Association (LPGMA) are asking the Department of Energy (DoE) to put a price tag on their products.

Angara urges improvement of nation's rural airports
Mindful of the logistical improvement it would bring, Sen. Edgardo Angara is urging government to allow private franchises to develop a rural airport infrastructure network in the country.


Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv

PEP: Marian Rivera meets ex- Darna Angel Locsin
Masaya si Marian Rivera dahil sa patuloy na mataas na lipad sa rating ng kanyang Darna . Ibinalita rin ng aktres na nakaharap na niya ang dating Darna na si Angel Locsin, at may dalawang...

PEP: Richard Gomez, wife Lucy pick 'normal method' to have new baby
Sinabi ni Richard Gomez na pinayuhan ng doktor si Lucy Torres-Gomez na sumailalim sa minor surgery na laparoscopy para mapabilis ang pagbubuntis ng kanyang kabiyak pero tinanggihan nila.

Sting: Obama best person to handle world's 'mess'
NEW YORK – Sting isn't a religious man, but he says President Barack Obama might be a divine answer to the world's problems.

Actor Dennis Hopper has prostate cancer, says manager
LOS ANGELES – Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is canceling all travel plans to focus on treatment, his manager said Thursday.

iGMA: Rhian Ramos finds magic in ‘Cholo’s’ kiss
Ikinuwento ni Rhian Ramos na ang scene kung saan naglapat ang mga labi nila ni Dingdong Dantes ang isa sa mga pinakapaborito niyang eksena dahil may naramdaman siyang "magic."

PEP: Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid lead winners in the 1st Star Awards for Music
Pinangunahan nina Regine Velasquez at Ogie Alcasid ang mga nagwagi sa kauna-unahang Star Awards for Music na ginawa nitong Huwebes ng gabi sa Skydome SM North Edsa.

Michael Jackson collaborators seek debt payments
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's collaborators on "Thriller" say they are due more than $2.3 million from the singer's estate.

Jackson's This Is It draws $20M worldwide
LOS ANGELES – The King of Pop is No. 1 again. "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has landed on top of the domestic box office with $7.4 million in its first day and $12.7 million overseas.


Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia

Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco (born May 10, 1992), best known as Charice Pempengco, or simply Charice (a portmanteau of her first two names), is a Filipina singer who rose to popularity through YouTube.

Early life
Pempengco was born in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. She and her younger brother, Carl, were raised solely by their mother, Raquel, after they left their father due to domestic violence when Pempengco was three years old.

To help support the family, she began competing in amateur singing contests at age seven, from town fiestas in their province of Laguna to several vocal competitions on TV. She is said to have joined over 80 singing contests.

In 2005, Pempengco joined ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation’s Little Big Star, a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned after American Idol. Eliminated after her first performance, she was later called back as a wildcard contender and eventually became a finalist. Although she was a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, she only finished in third place via SMS voting.

Pempengco made minor appearances in local television shows and TV commercials, but essentially had fallen off the radar after her stint at Little Big Star. It was not until 2007 that Pempengco gained worldwide recognition after Dave Duenas, an avid supporter, started posting videos of her live performances onto YouTube under the username FalseVoice. The videos garnered millions of hits making Pempengco an internet phenomenon.

In January 2009, Pempengco performed at two presidential pre-inaugural events in Washington, D.C., namely the Martin Luther King Jr Realizing The Dream Gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and at the Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala at the Mandarin Hotel.

In February, she performed at two post-Oscar award events, Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party. She debuted a new original song entitled "Fingerprint", which was written by Robbie Nevil and produced by David Foster.

In April, Pempengco appeared as one of the guests in the season premiere of Ti lascio una canzone, an Italian musical variety show televised from Teatro Ariston in the city of Sanremo. She performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen".Later that same month, she would go on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of about 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.

In May, Pempengco released her Philippine sophomore album entitled My Inspiration, an inspirational album with a Mother's Day theme. The album consisted of 12 tracks, including an original composition by Jonathan Manalo entitled "Always You" and a cover of Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World" performed as a duet with her mother, Raquel. The album was certified gold in the Philippines about two months after release. Also in May, she would again perform at a David Foster and Friends concert held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For the third time, Pempengco made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on the May 18 "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" episode. She debuted her first internationally released single "Note to God", which was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. The single was also made available for digital download on the same day and debuted at #24 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. Later that same month, she was again invited to guest at Ti lascio una canzone for their May 23 finale episode and the May 30 gala episode.

Pempengco staged her first major solo concert dubbed Charice: The Journey Begins on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Philippines to a sold-out crowd. Her guests included Christian Bautista, Kuh Ledesma (a last minute substitution for one of the main guests and one of Pempengco's musical influences, Regine Velasquez, who was hospitalized right before the show) and Little Big Star finalists.

Pempengco contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009. The first as David Archuleta's duet partner for the song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in his Christmas album entitled Christmas from the Heart. The second is a compilation Christmas album entitled A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 in which she contributed her own rendition of "The Christmas Song".

She is one of the headlining acts in the David Foster and Friends 10-City North American Tour scheduled for the fall of 2009. She has recently stated in a video posted on her YouTube account that her international debut album is slated for release in January 2010. She will be releasing a new single entitled "Pyramid" (featuring Sean Kingston) also in January 2010 to coincide with the release of her debut album.


Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14:15-24

One of his fellow guests on hearing this said to him, "Blessed is the one who will dine in the kingdom of God."He replied to him, "A man gave a great dinner to which he invited many. When the time for the dinner came, he dispatched his servant to say to those invited, 'Come, everything is now ready.' But one by one, they all began to excuse themselves. The first said to him, 'I have purchased a field and must go to examine it; I ask you, consider me excused.' And another said, 'I have purchased five yoke of oxen and am on my way to evaluate them; I ask you, consider me excused.' And another said, 'I have just married a woman, and therefore I cannot come.' The servant went and reported this to his master. Then the master of the house in a rage commanded his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in here the poor and the crippled, the blind and the lame.' The servant reported, 'Sir, your orders have been carried out and still there is room.' The master then ordered the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedgerows and make people come in that my home may be filled. For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.'"


Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online

voluble • \VAHL-yuh-bul\ • adjective
1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating
*2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent

Example Sentence:
The young man proved to be a voluble informer who would tell stories of bookies, smugglers, and hit men to the detectives for hours.

Did you know?
English has many terms for gabby types, but it's important to choose the right word to get across what kind of chatterbox you mean. "Talkative" usually implies a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation. "Loquacious" generally suggests the power to express oneself fluently, articulately, or glibly, but it can also mean "talking excessively." "Garrulous" is even stronger in its suggestion of excessive talkativeness; it is most often used for tedious, rambling talkers. "Voluble" describes an individual who speaks easily and often.


Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life

Love and Time

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all constructed boats and left. Except for Love.Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, can you take me with you?"Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you."Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. "Vanity, please help me!""I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat," Vanity answered.Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you.""Oh . . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her. Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come, Love, I will take you." It was an elder. So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Realizing how much was owed the elder, Love asked Knowledge, another elder, "Who Helped me?""It was Time," Knowledge answered."Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?"Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, "Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is."


Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox

Ayoko

Sa isang liblib na baryo ay nakatira si Tonyo na kilala sa may pinakamahabang ari.
Ito ay ay umaabot sa 25 na pulgada or inches.

Astig sya sa baryo pero nahihirapan na rin sya sa kalagayan dahil sa sobrang haba nito.

Humingi na sya ng tulong sa mga matatanda sa kanilang baryo at sya ay pinayuhan.
“Kailangan hanapin mo ang mahiwagang loro sa tuktok ng bundok at hilingin mo na pakasalan ka niya. Tuwing tatanggihan ka ng loro, liliit ng 5 inches ang kuwan mo.

"Umakyat si Tonyo sa bundok. Nang narating niya ang tuktok, nakita niya ang mahiwagang loro. "Mahiwagang loro, pakasalan mo ako", halos binulong lang ni Tonyo sa kaba."Ayoko!", sagot ng loro.Pag silip ni Tonyo, 20 inches na lang siya!

"Mahiwagang loro, pakasalan mo ako", mas malakas niyang binigkas."Ayoko!", sagot ng loro.Pag silip ni Tonyo, 15 inches na lang siya!

Minsan na lang para matuwa si Misis."Mahiwagang loro, pakasalan mo ako", halos napasigaw siya sa galak."Ang kulit mo naman!" sumbat ng loro, "Sinabing Ayoko! Ayoko! Ayoko!"