Heath Ledger’s Death
[ No Comments ] Posted on 01.23.08 under Current Events
I just heard from the news that the Australian-born actor Heath Ledger, who can be remembered on his movie “Brokeback Mountain” shown in 2006 whereby he received an Oscar Nomination. Upon hearing this shocking news, I really felt devastated and sad for his death. I remember that it was only two weeks ago when I watched the film “10 Things I Hate About You” which I have seen in junior high school and wherein he played as the leading man of Julia Stiles.
According to reports, Heath Ledger was found dead and naked with face down on the floor with sleeping pills around his body. There was no sign of him committing suicide and his family made a statement that Heath’s death is untimely and accidental but they did not say whether the former died of overdose. Read the rest of this entry…
University of the Philippines Celebrates 100th Anniversary
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 01.08.08 under Current Events
Looked up to as one of the best schools in the country, the University of the Philippines which was established in 1908, celebrated its centennial anniversary today. Different activities were held to highlight the festivity.
Many of us know that the U.P. Oblation which is located at the Diliman Main Library is a popular iconic symbol of this prestigious university. It is represented by a man whose face is tilted toward the heavens and with arms wide open, to symbolize the selfless offering of one’s self to his country.
It was only today that I learned that the Oblation was made by Professor Guillermo Tolentino with the aid of Anastacio Caedo. During the making of this remarkable sculpture, many people thought that the model of the statue was Fernando Poe, Sr. but a book contradicted this claim stating that it was actually Anastacio Caedo who served as the model of the Oblation.
JobsDB Singapore Career Expo 2008
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 12.12.07 under Current Events
For jobseekers and working people who would like to get their dream jobs and earn more, here is the great opportunity that you have been waiting for. JobsDB Singapore will be holding its first Career Expo in Singapore and various participating exhibitors will be there like JobsDB Singapore Pte Ltd, Stafflink Services Pte Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Police Force, First Principal Financial Pte Ltd, Adidas Singapore Pte Ltd and many more.
Mark your calendars and prepare yourselves for this opportunity-laden activity to be held on January 18-20, 2008 at Suntec Singapore, Halls 403 and 404, Level 4 at 10am-8pm daily. Register now to avoid the queue on that day!
7th World Bazaar Festival
[ No Comments ] Posted on 12.12.07 under Current Events
Worldbex Services Int’l is again holding its grandest charity bazaar in the country starting December 6-16, 2007 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. It features fun and exciting activities and showcases only the best products in the local and international arena. This grand shopping event is for bargain hunters, market travelers and everyone who simply loves to shop! Shoppers will surely find great deals with the 20,000 square meters shopping area. Proceeds of this charity event will go to the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Exhibitor’s Profile:
Profile for exhibit include Handicrafts Gift Ware, Home Decor, Home Appliances, Carpets, Rugs, Antiques, Home Furniture, Crockery & Cutlery, Household goods, Furniture, Perfumes and Agarbatties, Jewellery, Stones, Gems & Fashion Accessories, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Leather Products including Foot Wear, Life Style Products, Food Products, Garments-Readymade Embroidery, Clothing, Yarn, Fabrics & Textiles, Gift Items-Premium & Stationary, Plastic Wares, Toys & Games.
I have been planning to go to this grand bazaar since November and I am excited to go there today. I have a very hectic schedule for this week and today is my only vacant day to have a glimpse on this fun-filled event. See you there!
JPEPA Implementation, a Threat to the Automotive Industry
[ No Comments ] Posted on 10.10.07 under Current Events
One of the controversial issues that the Philippine government faces is the passage of the proposed Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). If this will be approved by the Philippine Senate, about 100,000 Filipino workers will likely lose their jobs. According to the Philippine Metal Workers Alliance (PMA), this agreement will allow the entry of cheaper but unsafe imported vehicles and will threaten the automotive, iron and steel workers in the country because it could set off the mass layoff of not only about 77,000 workers from the automotive industry but also the iron and steel workers who greatly depend on the automotive industy as their source of income.
Frank Mero, National President of the PMA and the Automotive Industry Workers’ Alliance (AIWA), said that Article 27 of the said agreement violates a current policy which restricts the importation of second-hand vehicles. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago stated that former Supreme Court Justice Florentino Feliciano asserted that JPEPA is unconstitutional on several grounds thus it may face an impending Read the rest of this entry…
Luciano Pavarotti, the Legendary Tenor, dead at 71
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.07.07 under Current Events
Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary Italian tenor, was born on October 12, 1935. He was also popularly known as one of the Three Tenors, the other two being Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. The “King of the high C’s” died early in the morning of September 6, 2007 at the age of 71 at his home in Modena. He was surrounded by his wife and three older daughters. The cause of his death was pancreatic cancer. Terri Robson, his manager, stated that the Maestro fought hard against the pancreatic cancer which took his life but despite the struggles that Pavarotti had, he remained positive until he finally succumbed to the last stages of his illness.
He had undergone surgery in July 2006 and on August 9, this year, he was hospitalized again and was released by August 25. On September 5, it was reported that the Italian singer’s health was deteriorating and that he was in a very serious condition Read the rest of this entry…
Princess Bubble
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.02.07 under Current Events
This is from an email I received from Susan Johnston.
New Release, Princess Bubble, Strikes Chord with America’s 51% SINGLE WOMEN
WHO, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN U.S. HISTORY, OUTNUMBER MARRIED WOMEN
ATLANTA, August 9, 2007—This Christmas season thousands of single belles will ang their silk stockings and say their prayers before a quick night’s sleep-then it’s off to work they go. This ever growing group of Carols, Noels, and Merrys will shop, party and cook as they celebrate the holidays with families and friends. Two successful single gals will ring in the New Year with resolution; offering parents an updated version of the traditional fairy tale. No longer a “Damsel in Distress,†this princess travels the world, helps others, and finds “happily ever after†even before she finds her Prince!
With wisdom gleaned from their careers as single, globe-trotting flight attendants, first-time authors Susan Johnston and Kimberly Webb have crafted a modern-day book that celebrates singleness. A contemporary fairy tale for all ages, Princess Bubble was written to reduce the overwhelming sense of failure self-doubt, and despair that some single women face. Read the rest of this entry…
Total Lunar Eclipse August 28, 2007
[ No Comments ] Posted on 08.28.07 under Current Events
This information was taken from NASA.
A total eclipse of the Moon occurs during the early morning of Tuesday, August 28, 2007. The event is widely visible from the United States and Canada as well as South America, the Pacific Ocean, western Asia and Australia. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon’s disk can take on a dramatically colorful appearance from bright orange to blood red to dark brown and (rarely) very dark gray.
Path of the Moon through Earth’s umbral and penumbral shadows
during the Total Lunar Eclipse of Aug. 28, 2007.
(Pacific Daylight Time)
An eclipse of the Moon can only take place at Full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through some portion of Earth’s shadow. The shadow is actually composed of two cone-shaped parts, one nested inside the other. The outer shadow or penumbra is a zone where Earth blocks some (but not all) of the Sun’s rays. In contrast, the inner shadow or umbra is a region where Earth blocks all direct sunlight from reaching the Moon Read the rest of this entry…