WEDDING GOWNS

A dear friend of mine is going to tie the knots on February and sent me these beautiful pictures of gowns on her wedding...
The price was so so low...
Imagine from Php15,000 down to Php 8,000..
That's how good she is in haggling!haha


HER WEDDING GOWN...
front and back designs:picture nos. 1 and 2
the bridesmaid's gown design: picture no.3

WONDERGIRLS: NOBODY!

I love this song so much!
I even memorized the lyrics , mind you, it's in Korean but I am still trying to get the correct diction and intonation of it!

You Know I still Love You Baby.
And it will never change.

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
nan dareun sarameun sirheo niga animyeon sirheo
I want nobody nobody nobodyNandareun nobody

nan sirheunde wae nal mireonaeryeogo hani jakku naemareun deutji anko
wae ireoke dareun namjaege nal bonaeryeo hani eotteoke ireoni

nal wihae geureotan geu mal
neon bujokhadaneun geu mal
ijen geumanhae neon nareul aljanha wae wonhajido annneungeol gangyohae

I want nobody nobody But You I want nobody nobody But You
nan dareun sarameun sirheo niga animyeon sirheo
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody 2x

nan joheunde nan haengbokhande neoman isseumyeon dwae deo baralge eomneunde
nugul mannaseo haengbokharan geoya nan neol tteonaseo haengbokhal su eobseo

nal wihae geureotan geu mal
neon bujokhadaneun geu mal
mari an doeneun mariran geol wae molla niga eobsi eotteoke haengbokhae

I want nobody nobody But You I want nobody nobody But You
nan dareun sarameun sirheo niga animyeon sirheo
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody 2x

I don't want nobody body body.I don't want nobody body
naneun jeongmal niga animyeon niga animyeon sirtan mallya a~

I want nobody nobody But You I want nobody nobody But You
nan dareun sarameun sirheo niga animyeon sirheo
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody 2x

RAP)
Back to the days when we were so young and wild and free
modeunge neomuna kkumman gatatdeon geuttaero doragago sipeunde
wae jakku nareul mireonaeryeo hae
Why do you push me away.
I don't want nobody nobody
Nobody nobody but you

HOTDOG BUSH GAME

This has been the craze now...
And I am into it, as well...
Can you imagine Bush selling burgers and hotdogs in New York?
It's so fun!
ENJOY!

Hot Dog Bush



Click here to play this game

WINTER CLOTHES CARE & STORAGE

When the winter snows start to melt away, and the local swimming pool starts making preparations for its busy season, it’s time to pack away our winter clothes. Sweaters, coats, gloves, hats, and thermals are all thrown into the nearest container and tossed into some out of the way place. Or, if we don’t want any nasty surprises next winter, we take the time to store our clothing properly. Follow these tips to ensure the safety of your clothes.
1.Clean all outfits thoroughly before packing. Particles left on items can stain and set into your clothes after several months of storage. Cleaning the clothes also means that insects will be less likely to take up residence in your sweaters.
2.Plastic storage containers can be used for storing clothes, although if any bug larvae are in the clothing, they will have a feast. Cardboard boxes can be used for temporary storage. Make sure you use new clean boxes to avoid staining and insects. One of the best storage containers is an unused suitcase that has been thoroughly cleaned. Line containers with acid free tissue.
3.Be careful with the use of mothballs. Children are naturally attracted to them with deadly results. Another option would be cedar blocks or cedar lined storage. Mothballs and cedar can be effective against insects, but keep in mind that neither is a complete guarantee.
4.Don’t hang sweaters or other knit items that can become misshapen by long term hanging. Instead carefully fold the items and place into the storage container. Stack your folded items from the lightest items on top to the heaviest items on bottom and it will allow air to circulate.
5.If you hang items, utilize all of the extra hanging loops to keep the clothing from becoming misshapen. Wrap the clothing in something breathable (i.e. fabric). Make sure the clothing has enough room to breathe. This will keep down the risk of mildew and mold.I do not recommend storing clothes in plastic bags.
6.Remember Clean, Cool, Dark, and Dry. Your storage area must be all 4 of these in order to protect your clothing. Clean any area thoroughly before storing. Choose a place that is not likely to be exposed to heat. Avoid areas near heating sources. A dark place will prevent fading and keep the area and clothing cool. Make sure the storage area is dry because wetness will attract mildew and insects.

FIRST SNOWFALL

It was November 20 last week when South Korea, particularly Seoul, had their first snow.
Some of them celebrated the first snowfall during the evening.
Some got messages of love through email and sms.
Some received phone calls from their loved ones.
But some just didn't care.
They just let it pass by and ignore and keep their nose on their very hectic work.
It is winter indeed!
So, what I say to my students most of the time is, be careful, be ready with your winter clothes or just stay home if you don't need to go somewhere because you might just catch a cold.
The first snowfall of the winter is a much-anticipated event around our house. It holds a magic all its own. The common reaction to snow for many parents is dread. What will we do stuck inside with the kids? But if you look at snow through the eyes of your child, you will see a winter wonderland. The first snowfall, or anytime we get snowed in, is time for us to stop what we're doing and enjoy this seasonal delight.
When was the last time you laid in the snow and made snow angels? Have you ever shown your little ones how to do it? Its great fun to lie in the snow and listen to it crunch as you wave your arms and legs back and forth. Sure, you get all wet, but that's when you can come inside, put on something cozy, throw the wet clothes in the dryer, and enjoy hot chocolate in front of a nice warm fireplace.
Each season of the year comes with its own reasons to celebrate. This winter season try to enjoy the quiet time with your child as you explore the winter wonderland in your back yard.
I just wonder how it feels playing snowfight or making snow angels, because there is no winter in the Philippines, so we won't experience these kinds of things.
Lucky you...

SLIPT ENDS? OH NO!!

Split ends are more likely to develop in dry or brittle hair, and typical causes of damage include excessive dying or vigorous brushing. Once the hair cuticle is removed, it is impossible to replace. Typically the hair splits into two or three strands, and can be as long or two to three centimeters in length. The best treatment is to cut off the split end of the damaged fiber.

To Remove Split Ends

1.Take small sections of hair and carefully twist them in a gentle downward motion.

2.Any split ends will automatically stick out.

3.Carefully snip into the twist with sharp scissors. Don�t cut right through; just cut into the thickness to remove the damaged cuticles and give a natural layered effect.

4.Be careful to cut roughly the same amount from each twist.

Preventing Split Ends

1.It�s best to use a wide tooth comb if your hair is vulnerable to splitting.

2.If possible allow hair to dry naturally. You can use dryer once a while.

3.Minimize tangling. There�s detangle spray available in the store. Another way is using conditioner.

4.If you�re using hair color take caution with chemicals. They can make your hair weak and cause split ends.

STYLING IRON CRAZE

If you want to look sexy yet alluring and simply irresistible try these simple steps by using curling iron and get a sexy hair wings and tousled waves.

1.If your hair�s on the fine side, wash it with a sudsier that�ll give your strands a swing. If you have normal to thick hair, take a barreled round brush and pull your hair as straight as you can while you dry. If you got some natural curl, using a cream first helps.
2.Once your hair is totally dry and as straight as it�s going to get, create a side part and pull the back section of your hair starting just behind your ears into low ponytail. Secure with elastic. Leave two loose sections of hair beside your face each will be a just few inches wide and spritz both with a heat-shielding spray. Then gently comb the spray through your hair, root to end.
3.Take your curling iron, hold it vertically next to your face, and wrap a two inch- wide section around the iron-away from your face. Note: Because you want big curls, get your hands on an iron with at least a one-inch-wide barrel. Hold the curl for ten seconds, and then release a ringlet. Repeat this process, moving from the top layers of your hair to those underneath but leave the back alone.
4. Once the front half of your head is covered that was holding your ponytail in place and shake that hair loose. Take the big-barreled brush you used to blow-dry your hair and pull through the spirals in front brush down the first, then flip up at the ends to create soft feathers on either side of your face. Dousing with hair spray will help the wings hold-tucking one side behind your ear will get you the look at left.

RIHANNA: DISTURBIA!

Song Lyrics

LIKE IT!
THIS SONG KEPT PLAYING ON AND ON MY HEAD FOR A WEEK, I GUESS.^^
I HAVE STARTED TO LOVE RIHANNA!

DIFFERENT HAIRSTYLES

Sometimes, it is just so hard to pick a hairstyle that will suit us. We spend time browsing through fashion magazines just trying to pick out what style would look great on us. But when we finally choose one that we think is simply fabulous and take it to our hairstylist, sometimes the end results is so horrible that instead of prancing around and displaying our new do, we hide it by tying our hair in ponytails or wearing hats until our hair grows long enough to be cut once more.
Sometimes, it is not enough to just follow the trends and to have our hair done in what is considered the hottest and trendiest hairstyle around at the moment. We have to make sure that this hottest and trendiest hairstyle really suits our hair and the shape of our face. After all, we might just end up wasting money and needlessly frustrated, merely because we did not like what the hairstylist did to our hair.
What do we need to do when choosing the perfect hairstyle for us? Among the few things we should take into account when choosing hairdos is the shape of our face, as well as our age. But now let us discuss the right kind of hairstyle that goes with our age that is in style right now.
The shaggy bob is good for women in their twenties today, the one with the graduated and structured layers. It is young and hip and stylish, and at the same time makes a woman look sophisticated.
Hair with lots of layers and reaching the shoulders or even to the middle of the back is a good and current hairstyle for women in their thirties. This kind of hairstyle gives women a natural yet sophisticated look that is just sexy and alluring.
A hairstyle with that frames the face and cut with lots of short layers, and perhaps bangs or a fringe would look fabulous for a woman in her forties. Short hair that is easy to maintain would make her look young but without seeming like she is trying too hard. The layers will also hide the wrinkles and draw the eyes away from the sags and the facelift scars.
Another question to ask when choosing the perfect hairstyle is to color. Should you have your hair colored or not? If you are going to have your hair colored, you might as well choose a style that will require minimum maintenance. Ideally, this would be sticking to your natural hair color and just adding a few highlights around the face.
If you are going to change the color of your hair, make sure you are prepared to deal with the regular maintenance needed to touch up the roots and to keep your hair soft, shiny and damage-free. If your skin is light and has cool skin tones, better go for the light hair colors. If your skin has warmer tones, then stick to the warmer and darker hair colors.

WEAR ALL BLACK

Rules to live by when it comes to wearing black:

* Avoid 100% cotton - Cotton tends to fade as time passes. In addition to holding the dye longer and more completely with a higher luster, cotton with Lycra or mercerized cotton has greater strength and shrinks less.
* Prefer wool blends - Wool fabrics create deeper and richer blacks. Since wool retains dyes better and longer, fading is less of a problem. Suits, skirts, and sweaters look exceptionally classy in woolen fabrics, and will last for years.
* Toss faded clothing immediately - Clothing that has faded simply does not blend as well. Rather than risk looking tacky, toss the item and replace it with something exciting.
* Match completely - Black clothing often presents a cast or shine of a different color, for example, purple, green, or brown. Therefore, you should take the time to match your clothing carefully when creating an all black outfit.
* Minimize fading - Dark colors, especially black, should always be laundered in cold water to minimize fading. When washing an article of clothing for the first time, you can add a cup of vinegar to help set the dye. Dry cleaning, also, takes less of a toll on the dye and will help to keep your clothes looking fresh longer.
* Maximize appeal - Wearing black can create a sleek and mysterious vision, or it can create a picture that says too many words. Maintain the care of your outfits carefully. Avoid the build up of lint of all kinds through carefully laundering and matching up of your outfits.
* Accessorize to add a heightened look of elegance - Even the word, embellishment sounds pretty.Glitz and glitter add an air of excitement, so add a few unique pieces of jewelry, a snazzy purse, or stylish shoes to top off the perfect outfit.
* Personalize to create a unique statement - Select a style that suits your physique and personality. Personalize your outfit with jewelry, layering, and other accessories.
Not-so-basic black has become an intriguing component of fashion. Ensembles in black, including, cocktail dresses, evening gowns, business suits, jeans and jacket, and lingerie ensembles transform to visions of beauty, models of mystery, looks of professionalism, impressions of comfort, and images of romance. Black isn�t back, it�s simply here to stay!

LOOK TALLER!

Did you know that you are considered �petite� if you stack up 5�4� or shorter? Many women enjoy a shorter height, for it makes chasing the males so much easier. But ask yourself this: Have you ever worn high heels and wound up with terrible foot aches within hours? If you�ve ever wished you could look taller, read on for tips to creating an illusionary image that conveys tallness.
Rock out with vertical stripes and lines! Choose pleats, patterns or plain old stripes. They elongate your body while also giving you a slimmer, trimmer appearance.
Add other vertical elements into your wardrobe. Try button-down shirts and sweaters, zip-front apparel and racing stripes. Get a little sexy with a slit in your skirt � front, back or side will do just fine. Pinstripes are totally trendy right now, but you can also sport beads, embroidery, pretty patterns, corduroy and any number of creative customizations in a vertical format. Ribbed patterns and pleats also add to the vertical aspect.
Wear a v-neck shirt or sweater for the appearance of added height. The v-neck gives an illusion of a longer torso, while we all know that high heels are the only fashion accessories that physically do make us taller. Speaking of� Create a few true extra inches with platforms or high heels. Depending on the rest of your outfit, you can judge if the chunky heels, stiletto heels or platform sandals will work best. Don�t forget about the timeless value of a nice pair of boots! Every gal�s wardrobe should contain a staple of shoes � blacks and browns, summer and winter styles, open-toe, closed-toe and boots. If your feet become sensitive to pressure easily, consider wearing platforms over heels, or just skip the stylish shoes altogether and opt for flats.
Introduce accessories that will add height to your image. Silky scarves, dangling earrings and long pendants, pearls or necklaces should give a nice boost to your stature. Accessories like sunglasses, hats, barrettes and shawls can also add to the height factor.
Choose pants that fit properly and brush the tops of your shoes. Your pants should definitely cover your socks, creating an appearance of longer legs. Some trendy pants of varying lengths may not be the best for you if you are trying to add the illusion of height to your physique.
Worry less about the things you can�t change and focus on the things you can change. Finally, when everything is said and done, the perfect dress or suit can really make the occasion. Put your main focus on coordinating the perfect outfit � from the clothing itself to the best shoes, purse and accessories you can find.

SOUTH KOREA UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM

NOVEMEBER 13, 2008- EXAMINATION DAY
My student still could clearly remember the day she failed the university entrance examination.
She thought, she was a loser and a failure. Her parents were disappointed at her. She studied hard for the following year's test and finally made it. She had graduated university and is now working in one of the biggest company in Seoul.^^
Colleges and universities in Korea operate under strict enrollment limits. Because of the difference in college admission quotas and the number of applicants, each school year produces a large number of repeat applicants who add to the intensity of competition for college admission. The number of repeat applicants has been declining in recent years due to the expansion of the number of students admitted per year and the increasing number of support systems for repeat students.
The college entrance examination system underwent a drastic reform in 1981. The main entrance examination was abolished and a new system was introduced that combined scholastic achievements in high school with the score obtained in the nationwide qualifying examination to determine the applicant's eligibility for admission.
In an effort to broaden the autonomy of colleges and universities and to normalize high school examination-bound education, a new entrance examination was introduced in April 1991. In this new system, the students' high school records accorded for 40 percent of the overall admissions decision. It also gave individual colleges the right to decide how to weigh the applicants' college scholastic achievement test scores with those administered by the colleges themselves.
In almost all colleges and universities, applicants are also allowed to apply for special screening. Students from farming and fishing villages and handicapped students may be selected through this process. Although the dates for these exams are set by the Ministry of Education, each university can select specific dates at its convenience. Students are allowed to apply for as many universities as they choose only if they are offered exams on different dates.

NEW HABIT:DRINKING TOMATO JUICE

A few months back, a vain student of mine was telling me about drinking tomato juice.
She was telling me about the benefits of it and I got curious.
I researched on the net and found out that it is good for our body.
And it has been two months now since I have been drinking one glass of
tomato juice in the morning on an empty stomach.
I have observed a few changes that is taking place my body.
I don't know if this is just psychological or what but I like it.
Firstly, I usually can't meet the RDA of lycopene in my system so I am trying to get as much as I could.
I can't prepare food with tomato sauce or tomatoes frequently so I am sure that this is really something good that has called my conscious mind.
I learned from some ads that making a dish with tomato juice at least 2 or three times in a week will be best for our body.
And the other reason is, I am concerned about my skin.
I have lots of pimples not only on my face but also on my body.
Tomatoes are good for the skin, as my mom told me before.
In order for me to get rid of the nasty zits I 'd drink the juice instead of eating tomatoes.
I just took this chance knowing that it won't harm me at all if I do.
And fortunately, I am so proud to say that it really did help me.
I am also on a diet. So, everytime I drink a glass of tomato juice in the morning I feel full.
It keeps me hydrated throughout the day.
And most of all, I can see good results on my face and body.
The pimples on my body were gone.
No zits on my face as well.
How I wish I knew this long time ago.
I know it's not too late...
I have to let my daughter do what I am doing now at her early age.
And let her experience the wonders of tomato juice.^

YUMMY TUNA SPAGHETTI

It became a habit for me to prepare TUNA SPAGHETTI during weekend.
It is so easy to prepare and of course , it's good for the heart.
I can prepare this in 15 minutes, so you gotta try it, too!
I guarantee you that it is so sumptuous that you'll have some more!!!

Here 's how to prepare

you'll need:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sm. can Hunt's tomato sauce
1 can tuna, drain off oil
Salt and pepper
1 lb. spaghetti
Grated cheese

Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain.
Fry crushed garlic in oil. (You can use the oil from the tuna if you wanted to) Use enough just to cover bottom of medium saucepan. Brown garlic careful not to burn. Add tuna flakes and cook on low heat about 1 minute. Add water and Hunt's tomato sauce. Simmer about 20 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over the spaghetti noodles and top with grated cheese.

*You can use spicy tuna if you want it to taste a little hot.

PEPERO DAY

Pepero Day is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day. It is named after the Korean snack Pepero and held on November 11, since the date "11/11" resembles four sticks of Pepero. The holiday is observed mostly by young people and couples, who exchange Pepero sticks, other candies, and romantic gifts. Lotte denies starting the holiday and instead states that they noticed a bump in Pepero sales around November 11th and after continued popularity they decided to then encourage the holiday with special gift boxes and other promotions. Some consider it to be a contrived holiday and some teachers have encouraged children to exchange healthy snacks to help combat obesity.
According to one story, Pepero Day was started in 1994 by students at a girls' middle school in Busan, where they exchanged Pepero sticks as gifts to wish one another to grow "as tall and slender as a Pepero".
In Japan, a similar Pocky Day was started however it has failed to gain traction.

Pepero (빼빼로) is a cookie stick, dipped in chocolate syrup, manufactured by Lotte in South Korea since 1983. It is similar to, and inspired by, the Japanese chocolate-covered snack food, Pocky. Lotte usually does about 55% of their Pepero business in November every year. In early October 2008 melamine was found in some Pepero.
As of 2007, it was sold in 10 different flavors:
- Regular
- Strawberry-flavored
- Almond Chocolate
- Nude (chocolate in the center)
- Nude Lemon Cheese
- Cocoa
- Soft
- Cheese
- "Woman in White" and "Man in Black" are slightly more "classy" brands of Pepero, and both have chocolate cookie bits scattered throughout the chocolate dip.
- Topic, a style similar to Japanese Toppo, also manufactured by Lotte.

BLOOD TYPE DIET

This was the topic asked to me by my student this morning.So, I decided to post it here.^^

The blood type diet was introduced by Peter J. D'Adamo in 1996 in a book entitled "Eat Right For Your Type; The individualized diet solution to staying healthy, living longer and achieving your ideal weight." This diet program uses the four blood types as a premise for what foods one should eat, what type of exercise one should do, and to what diseases one is susceptible.

The cells in your body have certain distinct chains of sugar (polysaccharides), which give you a specific blood type; O, A, AB or B. The key to the individualized diet, claims D'Adamo, is matching the correct food to whichever of the four classifications of blood type you fit into.

Type O Blood, D'Adamo tells us you're a "hardy hunter gatherer" who thrives on a carnivorous diet and vigorous exercise and who should avoid foods like oat bran and corn flakes.

Type As, on the other hand, are the "cultivators," who to succeed should avoid meat altogether and focus on complex carbohydrates such as grains and vegetables. These people, D'Adamo says, should release stress with calming activities such as yoga.

Type B, is "the nomad" and lies somewhere between A and O and can enjoy a varied diet of carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables and dairy products. True to its name, this type should engage in moderate, mobile exercise such as walking or swimming. Finally, type AB, "the enigma," is one that doesn't quite seem to fit into the blood type system. This person may have the intolerances of As and B but nevertheless can eat a variety of foods.

The blood type theory is founded on anthropology. D'Adamo reasons that as type O was the first blood type to evolve, then people with this blood type should eat like our hunter-gatherer ancestors. By the same logic, type Bs or the 'nomads' are so categorized because it was around the time of the great global migrations that type B evolved.

CELLPHONE AND KIDS

My daughter lost her phone last Friday.
She brought her phone to school and agreed not to bring it out in the classroom but the problem was when they were already in the school bus.
They were playing with her phone and taking pictures. She didn't notice that no one put it back to her bag and no one admits who last touched it.
I am not hoping she'll get it back. A cellphone is a cellphone.^^
My daughter is too young to haave a cellphone, I know.But as a mom I wanted to make sure that I can talk to her anytime I want to or in cases of emergency.
Just like today, she had a fever last night and I am worried and wondering how she feels now...

Modern-day parents feel often more secure and have greater peace of mind, when their children are equipped with their own mobile phones. The kids can be contacted at any time to make sure they are safe, and parents will also know that if their children are ever in an emergency situation, they can be contacted, and can quickly come to their offspring’s rescue.
While the pro's of kids having access to wireless and mobile technology seems apparent, there are obvious inherent downsides when it comes to the class room environment, and some schools have already put a ban on cell and mobile phones on school property. Indeed, as cool as the child thinks it may be to talk and text all day long, it can at times be quite disturbing to others, especially if the youngster is boisterously loud, or uses inappropriate language.
The use of a mobile will increase a child’s responsibility. They have to avoid losing it, charge it when needed, stay within their cell phone plan's minutes, and choose who they want to talk to or not. As much as adults often refuse to accept the fact that their children are as vulnerable as the ones next door, a mobile is another way to communicate with the outside world, a reality parents have little supervision over. A phone is a two-way communication system, and where one can dial out, one can also receive. There is no way to tell who is on the other end, and even though it may just be a very good friend checking on homework assignments, it may also be a sex offender, well protected by anonymity, and most likely, pretending to be someone else.If children abuse their parent’s trust, the privilege of a mobile phone could and should be taken away, or limited. Some phones have special control settings that can be programmed to reject incoming calls from unwanted individuals, and will also allow you to configure which phone numbers the kids themselves can dial. Parents who have complete confidence in their children’s phone use can allow them full feature access and easily add them to a cost-effective family plan, which may include unlimited texting. Pre-paid or pay-as-you-go service plans manage the time spent on the phone, and these types of mobiles most likely come with less features.Rewarding a child with a mobile communication device can be quite an adventure and, as with many gifts, will come with advantages and challenges. As they always say ..a coin has two sides.

LET'S TALK ABOUT TOMATOES

Tomato juice is a juice made from squeezed tomatoes. It is usually used as a beverage, either plain or in cocktails such as a Bloody Mary.

HISTORY
Tomato juice is said to have been served first in 1917 by noted chef Louis Perrin at the French Lick Springs Hotel in southern Indiana when he ran out of orange juice and needed a substitute.

PRODUCTION
Many commercial manufacturers of tomato juice also add salt. Other ingredients are also often added, such as onion powder, garlic powder, and other spices.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATO JUICE
A recent small scale study has indicated that tomato juice contains a factor that inhibits platelets in blood from clumping together and forming blood clots. The authors suggest this might be beneficial to diabetes sufferers. The actual effect of increased intake of tomato juice by diabetics has never been studied.
Tomato juice also contains the antioxidant lycopene which some people believe might protect against cancer.
In Canada and Mexico, tomato juice is popular mixed with beer, the concoction is known in Canada as Calgary Red-Eye and in Mexico as Cerveza preparada. Tomato juice is the base for the cocktails Bloody Mary and Bloody Caesar, and the cocktail mixer Clamato.
Apart from the obvious use as a beverage, tomato juice's mild acidity means that it can be used to clean up old coins or metal saucepans in much the same way as other acidic substances such as Coca Cola are used.
Tomato juice is frequently used as a packing liquid for canned tomatoes, though it is sometimes replaced by tomato puree for international commerce due to tariff issues on vegetables vs. sauces. According to Cook's Illustrated magazine, tomatoes packed in juice as opposed to puree tend to win taste tests, being perceived as fresher tasting.
The juice is also thought to be an effective cleaning agent against skunk musk. Its effectiveness was tested on MythBusters and it was found to be "Plausible", though it may only work to mask the smell.
Tomato juice is used in the preparation of tomato juice agar, used to culture various species of Lactobacillus.
-It is the official state beverage of Ohio [3].
-In the VeggieTales episode "Moe and the Big Exit," Moe turns the river into tomato juice, which is a plague upon Dodgeball City.
-Tomato juice is a popular, and apparently viable (albeit temporary), substitute for blood in fiction involving vampires.
-Dante, the main character from the Devil May Cry franchise, primarily drinks tomato juice. This is most notable in the manga.

FASTER THAN DIAL UP????

We've been ISP subscribers for two years now.
We had PLDTmy DSL and Globelines Broadband at home,both at the same time, and just recently my hubby have SmartBro999 installed in his office which is just a few blocks away from our house.
ACtually, we had the PLDTmyDSL disconnected after a year and maintained globelines broadband because we thought it was the BEST ISP provider available.
But two months ago, we'd experienced phoneline problems and no internet connection so often that it turned my very kind husband into a 'nasty ' person and just lost his patience in doing follow-ups for our net repair.
You might not believe that we didn't have phone line connection in two weeks and that 's when Dan decided again to give up and have the globelines be cut.
As per contract, we were supposed to maintain it for 2 years BUT since their service was the WORST , the 2 year lock-in period was waived and they had no choice but to disconnect it. GOOD RIDDANCE.

COMPARISON IN BUYING & RENTING A HOUSE

♣ Which is better Renting OR Buying ♣

We have lived in 4 different houses in a span of 8 years.
We move a lot.^^
Most of my friends told me to buy a house instead of renting.It is not that easy.
It is expensive to buy a house in the city.
And I don't want to live in the countryside at his moment or even ten years later.

In most cases, it's better to buy a home than to rent. But not in every case. Comparing buying to renting is actually a fairly complicated endeavor. Fortunately we can give you some quick rules of thumb. You should usually buy instead of rent except when:

1. You intend to move within a few years
2. Your rent is very low (~ 2/3 or less of what your total monthly payments would be for buying a house, including taxes & insurance)
3. You don't expect to live more than another 15 years

If you choose to rent instead of buy, you should save and invest religiously.

Building equity vs. "throwing your money away"

A big myth is that it's better to buy because by owning you're not "throwing your money away on rent". But when you buy a home you will still throw money away on things that don't build any equity. These include:
1. Closing costs
2. Interest on your mortgage
3. Property taxes
4. Property Insurance
5. Private Mortgage Insurance (if your down payment is less than 20%)
6. Maintenance
In fact, these "throwaway" expenses are more than you'd likely spend on rent. If the only financial advantage to buying a home were building equity, it wouldn't be enough to offset these expenses, and it would be better to rent. The reason that buying is usually better than renting is not because you avoid throwing money away, it's because:
You lock in your monthly payment for 15 or 30 years. (If you kept renting you'd pay more each year.)
Your house gets more valuable over time.
Freezing your monthly payments is where the real benefit is. Were it not for this, for many people it would make more sense to rent. This is the gem that makes home-buying worthwhile.

There are a couple of other advantages to buying:
You can stop making payments when the loan is paid off.
This is a big advantage, but it doesn't get your costs down to zero. You will still pay for taxes, insurance, and maintenance even after your loan is paid off. On a home worth $180,000 that could be around $525/mo. Sure, that's better than the $1000/mo. you could be spending on rent, but it's not free.
You can deduct mortgage interest on your income taxes.

HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY

By: Sanu George
Kochi : Call it a magic formula. A Kerala resident claims he can teach people how to speak English fluently in exactly 10 days.
Jacob Nettikkadan, a 68-year-old philologist, claims to have innovated a technique of teaching English that has now found favour with the Kerala education department. He says with his magic formula a graduate can start speaking English on the fourth day itself. Nettikkadan has been doing research on this technique for the past 45 years.
Nettikkadan chucked his job as an export manager in Kolkata 24 years ago and began a short-term course on how to speak English in 10 days.
"I ran this course in Kolkata for nine years. And for the past nearly 15 years I have been teaching people here. By now I have trained more than 5,000 people from various walks of life," Nettikkadan told IANS.
He offers a 10-day residential course for an all-inclusive fee of Rs.5,000. Each batch has 30 students. Every day his session runs into nine hours.
Even if a student wants to go home after four days, he insists that in the remaining six days of the course the student has to speak only English at home. That is why he insists that the course be a fulltime residential one.
"In 10 days, the learner gets 10 times more knowledge in the language because the method of constructing 1,877 types of sentences in English is through 1,877 usages of verb - one type of sentence based on one usage of verb.
"This system will revolutionise future language learning and research to make it simple, interesting, fast and productive, irrespective of its nomenclature or country of origin," said Nettikkadan.
His efforts have now been recognised by the Kerala education department, which is now preparing a five-year-plan to introduce this system in the training curriculum.
"If a student is a graduate, then it is easy to pick up, if not, then it takes a bit more effort to speak English fluently," he said.
Impressed by his technique, American Richard Canandy, who is an accomplished teacher of English, will assist Nettikkadan from the next batch.

ALL SOULS DAY

It is a tradition among Filipinos to visit the cemetery on this day.
People start going their loved one's haven on the 31st of October.
Some are avoiding traffic and some avoids crowded and congested places.
It is a holiday in the Philippines and workers are given time to go to their respective hometowns to commemorate this day with families and relatives.
In my case, we usually go there on the 2nd day of November.
With food and toys and gameboards in case we'd feel bored there.
My mom told me before that November 1st is for the saints and November 2nd is for the souls.
Last November 1 was a Saturday, I convinced my mom and siblings to go to the cemetery because I don't want to feel so exhausted if we'd go there the following day.
We were so happy because we brought my dad's 3 grandchildren- Shaine,Elisha and Paris.
We only stayed there for an hour and a half because of the weather.
It was a cloudy day and we were afraid that it might rain and there were children with us.
A niece came along, too.
At home, my mom prepared glutinous rice and a special kind of noodles for the family.
I was hoping my sister in Japan will call but she didn't.

TOP TEN U.S. PRESIDENTS

The American Presidency is the most honored and revered political office in the world. Great Generals, Attorneys and even Actors have had the honor of being referred as the Chief Executive of the United States of America. The following list contains the best United States Presidents of all time. My determination and analysis was objective as I thoroughly reviewed each President’s historical influence and actions while in office.

1. Abraham Lincoln
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts." - Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, was elected as the 16th President and nearly single handedly saved the Union during the American Civil War. Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War was one of stern direction and no compromise however at the same time Lincoln clearly understood that he would have the task of Uniting the States once the North won the war. Lincoln's actions and vision kept the union together and eventually led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - FDR
FDR was elected as the 32nd President and is the only President to serve four terms as President. Throughout his four terms in office, FDR had an enormous impact on America. Roosevelt worked tirelessly to end the Great Depression, including the creation and establishment of the New Deal implemented to assist America's return to international prominence.

3. George Washington
"The nation which indulges towards another a habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest." - Washington
Washington served as our first President and because of such set forth many important precedents and actions that were later followed by his predecessors. His insistence on not to become a "monarch" was pivotal for American politics. This two term precedent was only eclipsed when FDR served four terms. The 22nd amendment has made certain that no President will ever serve more than two terms.

4. Thomas Jefferson
"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever. . . the Almighty has no attribute that can take side with us in such a contest." - Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, was elected as the third President of America and his decision to execute the Louisiana Purchase, nearly doubled the United States size overnight. Jefferson was known to be a strong state's rights activist who realized the need for consolidating power in the federal government when necessary.

5. Theodore Roosevelt
"No Man is justified in doing evil on the grounds of expedience." - Roosevelt"
Teddy made an enormous impact on America being known as the "Trust Buster" when he vigilantly conquered corrupt businesses. An avid outdoorsman, Teddy was deeply committed to conservation of American wildlife. Teddy established numerous national parks for preservation purposes and halted the rapid expansion of industrialization of his time.

6. Andrew Jackson
"It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes." - Jackson
Jackson's election showcased the rise of the common man to the office of the president. Jackson was a man of humble beginnings and with his rise he became the epitome of the American dream. His fame and popularity was enormous. Jackson's actions as a strong nationalist are evidenced by his controversial decisions to move the Native Americans during the Trail of Tears east of the Mississippi and his strong fight against the national bank.

7. Woodrow Wilson
"The history of liberty is a history of the limitations of governmental power, not the increase of it." - Wilson
Wilson was at the helm of control when America was brought into the national stage. Wilson's decision to enter World War I and away from isolationism were seen by many as violating Washington's tenant of avoiding foreign entanglements. However this was unlike any war that Washington had experienced and Wilson's hope of bringing the US into the League of Nations, later the United Nations was realized.

8. Harry S. Truman
"When even one American - who has done nothing wrong -- is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all of Americans are in peril." - Truman
Truman, was elected as the 33rd President and Truman entered into office during one of the most difficult times in American history. Truman made the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Truman then organized the end of World War II and established firm precedents for the beginning of the Cold War.

9. James K. Polk
"No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure." - Polk
With the exception of Jefferson, no other President has increased the size of the United States more than Polk. Polk arranged for the acquisition of New Mexico and California through the Mexican American War. Polk also claimed Oregon Territory after a new treaty with England. Polk stands for and embodies the U.S. notion of manifest destiny. Polk was also an extremely effective leader during the Mexican American War. Many historians consistently refer to him as the best one term president.

10. Dwight Eisenhower
"Every gun that is made, every warship that is launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and not clothed" - Eisenhower
Eisenhower's time in office was full of American prosperity and great economic gain. Eisenhower also provided key leadership used during the Cold War.

Honorable Mention / Personal Favorites

John F. Kennedy
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." - Kennedy

Bill Clinton (no number)^^
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman." - Clinton