Pinoy Blog Machine (Beta)

Well, what do you know? The Philippines will be opening its own oceanarium this coming December at the Rizal Park in Manila. Officials say it's a Php 1 billion project of Singaporean and Malaysian investors and it is going to be larger than the one in Sentosa Island in Singapore.

I've been to Ocean Park in Hongkong many years ago and recently to the one in Sentosa in 2004 and from what I've seen, it really is breathtaking underneath the water. I'm sure it will just be the same with the one in Manila and it will be scenic attraction for many visitors, especially tourists.

Related link: Finally, world-class marine park in Manila

Having your own house is a dream come true for most people. For some, it is the ultimate dream! But with prices of houses these days on the market skyrocketing, you can't just purchase a house outright anymore. Mortgages are just a way of getting around this dilemma.

In this scheme, you can pay for real estate in installments over a specified period of time. The trick though with mortgages is finding one that offers low interest rates so you don't pay too much than the actual amount of the house itself. Also, you may want to pay as much as you can every time payment is due. The object is to pay for everything in the shortest amount of time possible. The sooner you can pay off your mortgage, the better.

Laro, Lapis at Libro Center for Learners is pleased to invite you to a seminar-workshop entitled “Touch, Look, and Listen: Strategies for Teaching Differently-Abled Students in a Mainstream Setting.”

The seminar-workshop will feature Behavior Management Strategies for handling children as well as classes, Learning Styles, and tips and tricks to address Math, Writing, Spelling and Reading Comprehension Difficulties.

Speaker: Professor Rose A. Aligada

When & Where
17 November 2007, Saturday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines

Registration Fees
Pre-registered: P 500.00
On site: P 600.00

Registration fee is inclusive of the seminar kit, handouts, certificate and food (2 snacks and lunch).

We will be accommodating limited slots only. You may register in person, through our bank or through an authorized affiliate of the Center. This will be on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Deadline of pre-registration is on November 9, 2007.

For more information, please contact the organizers at:
Laro, Lapis at Libro Center for Learners
110 Amang Rodriguez Jr. Avenue
Dela Paz, Pasig City
Tel: 915 5265
Fax: 475 3119

Share This

I'm a scaredy cat. Yes, I am. For one, I'm not a fan of horror movies. I don't see the point in calling it a form of entertainment when you scare yourself to death. :P

Anyway, the reason I've brought this up is that Halloween is just right around the corner and you might want some chills to run up and down your spine while reading this article on the creepiest places in the world. I'll do a run down of the list but if you want more, here's the article in full.

1. Bhangarh, India
2. Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
3. Truk Lagoon, Chuuk, Micronesia
4. Sonora Witchcraft Market, Mexico City, Mexico
5. Easter Island, Chile
6. Manchac Swamp, Louisiana
7. Bran Castle, Bran, Romania
8. Paris Catacombs, Paris, France
9. Winchester House, San Jose, California
10. Szoborpark, Budapest, Hungary
11. Abbey of Thelema, Cefalù, Sicily, Italy
12. Mary King's Close, Edinburgh, Scotland
13. Chernobyl, Pripyat, Ukraine

Boo!

It's Daylight Savings Time here in the East Coast. We are now 3 hours ahead of Philippine time. And it is just as well because I have been having trouble sleeping in during the early morning hours as the sun rises at around four AM (Eastern Standard Time). Now, that the clock's adjusted, I can get more shut-eye in the darkness.

J is not so keen about it because he thinks it's just like playing tricks on the mind. The clock says it's late but you know that it's really an hour early. I think it's all a matter of adjusting and setting your mind to the new time.

Of all the rooms in the house, it is the bedroom that I love the most. I would invest in bedroom furniture in a heartbeat. As the rest of the house is going for the modern look, getting Contemporary Bedroom Furniture is just appropriate.

In a few year's time, we would also need to look into kid bedroom furniture for Erin's room. I've been seeing a lot of child bedroom furniture on TV, catalogues and on the internet and I really can't wait to start redecorating our little girl's room.

I am contemplating on renovating our dining room in the future and I am considering to get contemporary dining room furniture. Formal Dining Room Furniture is out of the question at the moment because of the lack of space. But that is also something worth looking into if we can buy a house with two separate dining areas.

When choosing Dining Room Furniture, it is important to take into account your needs and your lifestyle as well. Dining Furniture should be well picked because it is where the family convenes and it should last through the ages.

Some places we go to with anticipation, either because it is new and unique, what we have heard about it, or because of our own past experience. Some places are great because of their people; hotels for their service, luxury, or location, or vacation and holiday places for their relaxing, exotic, or adventurous nature. Some hotels, restaurants and bars are great because they are unique, a cultural experience, or even a way to forget where you are completely and make you think you are home.

It's good to read about places that we intend to go to from people who've been there. Travel stories in Asia or elsewhere are always a big hit, especially if it's from someone who has first-hand experience. You'll get their best and worst experiences and things to do and what not to do in places of interest.

I'm sure you'll enjoy reading about Ten Things To Do If You Are Trapped In An Island and the Best Beaches in Asia. I like the article on Typical Asian Photo Poses. What' your pick?

Hillary Clinton leads the most coverage of all the U.S. presidential candidates, as well as the highest number of positive statements. And climate change finally makes it on media agenda.

These are among the findings made by Media Tenor, a U.S.-based media research institute. Got this from MediaChannel.org.

The findings on the media coverage of presidential candidates in the United States remind me of the recent media monitoring coverage of the 2007 senatorial and party-list elections in the Philippines conducted by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR). For findings about this project, click here. The page also carries CMFR's findings on the media coverage of the local 2004 presidential elections.

Clinton Generates the Most Good News
By Media Tenor

The most recent data show that Hillary Clinton received the most coverage of all the candidates, as well as the highest number of positive statements. Campaign and fundraising issues composed the majority of each candidate`s media coverage. But Clinton’s personal life and leadership qualities factored in heavily to news reports about her.

John McCain was among the top three most-covered candidates, but his overall rating was negative. Most reporting on him related to his controversial Iraq war policies and trouble fundraising. John Edwards had the highest share of positive coverage of the seven top-tier candidates, with more attention focused on his economic policies.

Read here for more.