Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 11: The Magnificent Archibalds

Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 11: The Magnificent Archibalds



Thanksgiving in the Waldorf household finds Blair upset that her mom's new boyfriend, Cyrus, has decided to ruin all her favorite traditions, but that's nothing compared to what's coming next. Lily finds herself trying to broker a peace treaty between Rufus and Jenny who is prepared to cut off all communication with her father if she doesn't get her way. Serena isn't quite ready to come clean with Aaron about her complicated past, but Dan ends up accidentally revealing a few tidbits of his own. Blair and Chuck come to their friend's aid when Nate is once again forced to confront his father's abandonment.

Finally, Eric discovers a secret that Bart has been keeping from Lily. Find out this secret, watch it every sunday at 8:00pm on CW(Channel 35).

Watch CSI Miami Season 7 Episode 15: Presumed Guilty

Watch CSI Miami Season 7 Episode 15: Presumed Guilty


Inspector Horatio and the team go head-to-head with a prominent defense attorney played by Diddy Combs who may be involved in a murder cover-up.

Matters of the Heart

Ruminations on Love and relationships:

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Mother Theresa

"Men always want to be a woman's first love--women like to be a man's last romance."
Oscar Wilde

"Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century." Mark Twain


"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage." Lao-Tzu


"Tell me who admires you and loves you, and I will tell you who you are." Charles Augustin Sainte-Beauve


"Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then." Katharine Hepburn


"We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end." Benjamin Disrael



"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give--which is everything." Anonymous

How to Ask your Boss for a Salary Increase..?

How to ask your Boss for a salary increase..?(Laugh Often to forget your problem)



One day an employee sends a letter to her boss asking for an increase in her salary!!!

Dear Bo$$

In thi$ life, we all need $ ome thing mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be

under$tanding of the need $ of u$ worker$ who have given $!o much

$upport including $weat and $ervice to your company.

I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon.

Your$ $incerely,
Be$t Employee






The next day, the employee received this letter of reply:



Dear Best Employee,


I kNOw you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed.

You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well as yet .


NOw the newspapers are saying the world's leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if

the United States may go into aNO ther recession. After the NOvember

presidential elections things have turned bad .


I have NOthing more to add NOw. You kNOw what I mean .



Yours truly,




Manager

Winners of 81'st Academy Awards(Oscars)

Winners of 81st Academy Awards (Oscars)


Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Director: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)

Best Actress: Kate Winslet (The Reader)

Best Actor: Sean Penn (Milk)

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger ( The Dark Knight)

Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)

Best Animated Film: Wall-E

Best Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt; Set Direction Victor J. Zolfo (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best in Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionaire)

Best in Costume Design: Michael O. Connor (The Duchess)

Best in Film Editing:Chris Dickens (Slumdog Millionaire

Best Foreign Language Film: "Departures" (Japan)

Best in Make-up: Greg Cannom (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)

The Amazing Race Season 14 Episode 2: Germany

The Amazing Race Season 14 Episode 2: Your Target is your Partner's Face(Germany)


For the Leg 2 of the Amazing Race, each team went from Switzerland to Bavaria, Germany.
The Roadblock required one team member to paraglide down a mountain to a landing zone, where their partner was waiting. In the event of unfavourable winds, racers had a choice between waiting an undetermined amount of time for optimal weather conditions or taking a 60-minute hike down the mountain
Only Mel paraglide the mountain due to strong winds, all the other teams choose to walk. Mel said it is due to Divine Intervention.

Linda who according to his husband steve did the road block has no sense of direction was lost in the alps and asked someone to drive her to the cable car. They manage to get back in the game but eliminated when they came in last.


The Detour was a choice between Bavarian Dolly and Austrian Folly. In Balancing Dolly, teams had to ride Segways over a two-mile stunt course. In Austrian Folly, team members had to throw Bavarian pies at their partner's face until they found one with cherry filling. After both tasks, teams had to find a wood-cutting machine and get a piece of wood stamped with the location of the Pit Stop.


Brother and sisters Tammy and Victor was the first to arrive to pit stop in Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzgburg,Austria.

Watch "Your Target Is Your Partners Face" The Amazing Race Season 14 Episode 2


Watch the Amazing Race Season 14 Episode 2 entitled "Your target is your partners face" wherein in the second leg, the contestants went to Germany after Switzerland.


A synopsis of the episode, one of the racers will be injured and will make a game changing decision due to mother nature intervention, hopes of mountain rescue preoccupies another racer and one team is eliminated.


Will be aired on February 22, 2009, 8:00pm at CBS and in the Philippines on February 23, 2009, Studio 23 at 9:00am and AXN at 9:00pm.

Watch the 81'st Oscars Awards Online




The Oscar's fever will finally end as the winners will be announced on Sunday, February 22, 2009, 5:00pt/8 et on ABC. Among the top bet for the best pictures are Slumdog Millionaire and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Sean Penn of Milk and Richard Jenkins of The Visitor, two of the favorites for the Best Actor category while Anne Hathaway(Rachel Getting Married and Kate Winslet(The Reader) for Best Actress. This is Kate's sixth nominations in the Academy while a first nomination to Anne Hathaway.



Partial List of Winners:
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, "Milk."
Animated Feature Film: "WALL-E."
Art Direction: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Cinematography: "Slumdog Millionaire."
Sound Editing: "The Dark Knight."
Costume: "The Duchess."
Documentary Feature: "Man on Wire."
Documentary (short subject): "Smile Pinki."
• Makeup: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
• Animated Short Film: "La Maison en Petits Cubes."
• Live Action Short Film: "Spielzeugland (Toyland)."
• Visual Effects: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."



Watch the 81st Oscars Here.

Philippines: Top Ten November 2008 Nursing Board Passers

The Professional Regulation Commission announced yesterday February 20 the list of those who passed the November 2008 Nursing board Exam as well as those who topped the Board.

Xavier University who is ranked number one among schools have two passers who made it to the top ten, they are Rosario Pasimio, 5th and Crystal Mae Sabela 9th.

Baguio Central University has three examinees who made it to the top ten including the number one in the exam. Saint Louis University also has four topnotchers which is said to be a welcome change for Baguio, where the scandal over Board leakage broke in 2006.

Below is the complete list who made it to the top ten spot in the nursing board exam.

1) Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna
Baguio Central University, 89%

2) John Patrick Morales Dimarucot
Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institute, 88.40%

3) Gian Karlo Timog Cusi
Baguio Central University, 88%;
Erycar Del Mundo Manaois
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 88%

4) Florina Conde Corpuz, Saint Dominic Savio College 87.60%;
Angelica Aubrey Pantig Morla, Far Eastern University Manila 87.60%;
Jamie Anne Tolentino Tinio, Angeles University Foundation 87.60%

5) Roberto Madrona Asuncion, Arellano University, Pasay City, 87.40;
Irisa Kriya Turaja Biag, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.40;
Miguela Macuto Gabisan, Cebu Normal University, 87.40%;
Edita Te Lim, Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc, 87.40%;
Rosario Lei Mosqueda Pasimio, Xavier University, 87.40%;
Elaine Grace Esperancilla PraileSaint Paul University, Iloilo 87.4%;
Catherine Duran Reyes, Our Lady of Fatima College QC, 87.4%

6) Geronimo Carillo Burce Jr., Mabini College, 87.20%;
Joanna Mae Francisco Evangelista, San Beda College, 87.20%;
Christopher Alvarez Irorita, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.20%,
Paul Delfin Reyes Jamero, Father Saturnino Urios University (Urios College), 87.20%;
Hazel Joy Amarillo Jimenez, University of Batangas, 87.20%;
Ma. Concepcion Ashley Delizo Mapagu, Saint Louis University, 87.20%;
Maria Cecilia Castillo Navata, Canossa College, 87.20%;
Francis Ian Sabanal Pascual, Universidad de Zamboanga (ZAEC), 87.20%;
George Garcia Vega Jr., University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao, 87.20%

7) Katrina Andrea Pagdanganan Arceo, Nueva Ecija College, 87.00%;
Rose Jean Dumaboc Capidlac, Silliman University, 87.00;
Carla Mae Tenorio Cuisia, Silliman University, 87.00;
Mary Ann Alvarez Garing, Lyceum of Batangas, 87.00;
Ma. Joya Jimenea Genzola, Colegio de San Agustin, Bacolod City, 87.00%;
Rose Anne Miranda Mungcal, Angeles University Foundation, 87.00%;
Pretzel Estremos Vicencio, Butuan Doctors College (Butuan Dr. HSP. Sch. of Nursing), 87.00%;
Faye Stephanie Yao Yu, Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation, 87.00%

8) Lylani Mutya Balote, University of Makati, 86.80;
Jamaicca Rabulan Banting, Davao Doctors College, Inc., 86.80%;
Garey Jay Avelino Delfin, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%;
Josephine Celoso Elvas, 86.80%;
Vanito Diocson Ilanga Jr., Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution, 86.80%;
Maria Edna Charise Godoy Java, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, 86.80%;
Hannah Lee Alde Padilla, University of San Agustin, 86.80%;
Bryan Morella Peralta, Univesity of Makati, 86.80%;
Robinson Uy Kaw Sing, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%

9) Maria Jurem Quilar Alcarde, Central Philippine University, 86.60%;
Ruel Bobadilla Arzadon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%;
Karina Genciane Banayat, Our Lady of Fatima College, Quezon City, 86.60%;
Ryan Daniel Rivera Dablo, University of San Carlos, 86.60%;
Matthew Wayne Real Chang, Silliman University, 86.60%;
Fritzie Quiatzon Dela Raga, Fellowhip Baptist College, 86.60%;
Hiromi Balaguer Fernandez, Saint Paul University, Iloilo, 86.60%;
Josephine Franz Pagulayan Gammad, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.60%;
Paul Fabian Robosa Gumabao, Arellano University, Manila, 86.60%;
Maila Carl Majam Morantte, Colegio De Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Inc., 86.60%; Michael Dorothy Frances Gaer Montojo, Ateneo de Davao University, 86.60%;
Cindy Mae Alvarez Nañoz, Ateneo de Zamboanga, 86.60%;
Glenda Mae Macapal Omaña, Riverside College, 86.60%;
Rhea Jhoy Padinay Pantaleon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%;
Rolly Mendoza Policarpio, Angeles University Foundation, 86.60%;
Arlette Castillo Quinan, University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao, 86.60%;
Crystal Mae Abejuela Sabela, Xavier University, 86.60%;
Katrina Isabel Hugo Santos, Philippine Women’s University, Quezon City, 86.60%;
Shiella Marie Gamboa Simplina, Saint Louis University, 86.60%

10) James Altura Baguio, Saint Mary’s University, 86.40%;
Miljoyce Daligdig Cabat, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%;
Sarah Mae Clemente Capulong, Angeles University Foundation, 86.40%;
Johcy Angeleme Fausto De La Fuente, Central Philippine University, 86.40;
Renante Lazarte Dig-Aoan, Baguio Central University, 86.40%;
Jake Desor Diputado, Silliman University, 86.40%;
Marjory Boquia Emperio, Misamis University , Ozamiz City, 86.40%,
Marissa Raposas Ferrer, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%;
Erika Bautista Galang, Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 86.40%;
Francis Gerwin Uy Jalipa, San Pedro College, Davao City, 86.40%;
Angela Gilda Baltazar Mencias, Unciano Colleges & General Hospital, Manila, 86.40%;
Carina Yabut Pacete, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, 86.40%;
Joy Jenelynn Chua Tan, University of Sto. Tomas, 86.40%;
Francis Dollente Villanueva, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.40%

A-Z List of November 2008 Nursing Board Passers

Out of 88, 649 examinees, there are 39,455 or 44.51 percent passed the Nursing Licensure Examination held last November 2008, the Professional Regulatory Commission announced.

Here' the complete list of Nursing Board Passers for November 2009

A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 E F G1 G2

H I J K L1 L2 M1 M2 N O P1 P2 Q R1 R2 S1 S2 T1

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According to the PRC-BON(Professional Regulation Commission-Board of Nursing) the oathtaking of successful examinees in Manila is on April 6 and 7, 2009, with 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

They are required to come in their white gala uniform, nurse’s cap and white duty shoes. They are not to wear earrings or a corsage and their hair should not touch the collar during the ceremony, the PRC-BON said.

Philippines: November 2008 Nursing Board Passers

Out of 88, 649 examinees, there are 39,455 or 44.51 percent passed the Nursing Licensure Examination held last November 2008, the Professional Regulatory Commission announced.

Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University, who got 89% topped the Board.

Xavier School ranked number one among the schools whose students took the board exam.

The successful Nursing Board examinees :

Philippines:February 23, 2009: NO CLASS for private and publics schools

President Gloria Arroyo announced yesterday, February 23, 2009 as Special Holiday for all public and private schools in observance of the 23rd anniversary of Edsa people power.

Edsa 1 celebrates the peaceful and bloodless ouster of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Former President Corazon Aquino was installed into office by the popular uprising that began on Feb. 22 and ended on Feb. 25.

In 2007, President Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9242 or an “Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays.” For movable holidays, the President shall issue a proclamation at least six months prior to the holiday concerned stating the specific date that shall be declared as a non-working day.

The school holiday was seen as a compromise in the face of criticism that this would be the first time the country would not have a non-working holiday to commemorate Edsa 1 amid the clamor of the private sector for lesser holidays that reduce productivity and increase costs.

Please click here for the listings of Special Holidays.

Slice of Knowledge


From the book "Another Word a Day" by Anu Garg

1. Tarry (v).
- to delay; linger. ex. "Don't tarry", the nanny called to the children. "We'll be late."

2. Polemic (n.)-a controversial argument. ex. The young lawyer was wary of taking on the separation of church and state polemic in his very first case.

3. Draggle (v.)- to make dirty, often by dragging.ex. My son's overcoat, after he draggled it in the mud, was impossible to clean.

4. Orotund (adj.)- having a strong voice; also regarding pompous speech or writing. ex. The politician was rememberd for his orotund deliveries.

5. Sobriquet (n.) - (SO bri KAY)- nickname. ex. Most people know George Herman Ruth as the Babe, his famous sobriquet.

6. Sangfroid (n.) -(San FRWA)-calmness; composure. ex. In spite of the crisis were experiencing, we should maintain an air of sangfroid.

Pinoy Smart Saving Tips

Pinoy Smart Saving Tips

Last night while I was watching Shop Talk in ANC, a sister company of ABS-CBN, I was inspired to write and share their topic on this blog. Maybe it can help us saves and we will be more aware of our finances.

One of that interest me most is the book of Mr. Alvin T. Tabañag,

The 12 Steps to Build Wealth are the following:

1. Understands and overcome the obstacles of building wealth.
2. Know what you want and dream big.
3. Find out what you are and what you have.
4. Making saving a lifelong habit.
5. Spend your money wisely.
6. Get out and stay out of debt.
7. Find ways to earn more and to save more.
8. Prepare for life's financial challenges.
9. Plan for a hassle free and comfortable retirement.
10. Grow your money through smart investing.
11. Take care of health to enjoy your wealth.
12. Share your blessings and receive more good things.

There are two strategy in spending wisely that can teach us about money. The "save and buy strategy" and the "trial system".

The save and buy strategy, he says if we want something like a appliance and we don't have enough money to buy it, even if we have credit card to charge it, we will not immediately purchase the said appliances until we have enough savings to pay for it. He even says that " it is much satisfying if we bought something that we do not regret buying because we're thinking of how we're gonna pay for it."

The trial systems is applicable if were planning of buying a car through bank financing, which has a monthly installment. He says we should try first to remove the monthly installment from our income at least for six months before we should buy that car. Example is, if the monthly installment isP20,000.00, we should try and live for 6 months without it and if after our assigned time frame and we can do without it then its time to buy it, by this time we'll have extra money for downpayment and other expenses.

Amazing Race: Don't Let a Cheese Hit Me!

Amazing Race Season 14 Episode 1: Don't Let a Cheese Hit Me!(Switzerland)



The 14th Season of the Amazing Race started yesterday, February 15, 2009 with a title "Don't let a cheese hit me".

The race started in California, riding the military choppers and on the tarmac they met Pil Keoghan. Their first destination was Switzerland, their first detour, one member of each team has to bungee jump on the Versazca Dam, a 70 story bungee jump and 2nd highest in the world. It is more terrifying than usual since it was right up against a mass of concrete.


But the falling wasn't over. For the second task, the teams had to trudge up a steep, muddy hill with antique racks for carrying cheese, then carry 200 pounds of cheese (in 50-pound wheels) back down the hill. These racks weren't up to the task; as the contestants fell (which just about everyone did), the racks splintered into pieces.Whenever that happened, the wheels of cheese usually got loose too, and then barreled down the hill at an astonishing rate. It didn't look like much fun to do, but watching as people fell and cheese went awry was hilarious. One contestant even commented " please don't let me the cheese hit me". They can do anything just as long that they can pile up the 200 pounds cheese. Married couple Linda and Steve Cole has to resort to pulling the cheese downhill in sitting position.


“A lot of people think deaf people can’t do things, but the deaf can do it. I just want to show people that deaf people can do it.” Luke said as he and her mother win the first leg of the race. While Jennifer and Preston got eliminated by a foot race between Christy and Jodi.


To those who miss the pilot episode there will be a replay on February 20, 2009, Travel Channel at 8:00pm and on February 20, 12:00am.

Watch out for the next episode, "Your target is your partner's face"(Germany) february 22, 2009 at CBS, 8:00pm.

Amazing Race Season 14: Teams Revealed

Amazing Race Season 14: Teams Revealed

CBS announced Monday the 11 new teams for the 14th edition of its Emmy Award-winning The Amazing Race which will premiere at 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009.

An air of secrecy surrounds these latest season of multiple Emmy award-winning hit reality series. Even host Phil Keoghan has remained cryptic about the latest season, not revealing much about who the teams are and where they will be setting off to unlike the recent past seasons. With the teams departing from the United States for the 14th time running, the destinations are bound to get more exotic and the challenges more exciting.

The group features stuntmen brothers, flight attendants, a brother and sister who are Harvard-educated lawyers and a feature film writer/producer/actor and his father.

This season the contestants will travel 40,000 miles in just 22 days to earn the cool $1 million. And in a “TAR” first, teams will travel to Romania and Siberia.


Siblings Mark Munoz and Michael Munoz

Mark Munoz:
Age: 48,
Hometown: Los Angeles
Occupation: Stuntman/Jockey

Michael Munoz:
Age: 51
Hometown: Maui, Hawaii
Occupation: Stuntman/Actor
Factoid: They are both 4 feet and 9 inches tall.

Siblings Tammy and Victor Jih

Tammy Jih
Age: 26
Hometown: San Francisco
Occupation: Lawyer

Victor JihAge:
Age: 35
Hometown: Los Angeles
Occupation: Lawyer
Factoid: They both graduated from Harvard

Siblings LaKisha and Jennifer Hoffman

LaKisha Hoffman
Age: 28
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Occupation: Program coordinator

Jennifer Hoffman
Age: 24
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Occupation: Marketing assistant
Factoid: They were both Division I college athletes at the University of Louisville


Former NFL cheerleaders Cara Rosenthal and Jaime Edmondson

Cara Rosenthal
Age: 26
Hometown, Boca Raton, Florida
Occupation: Law student

Jaime Edmondson
Age: 29
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Occupation: Former police officer
Factoid: They met three years ago while cheerleading for the Miami Dolphins




Friends Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski

Christie Volkmer
Age: 37
Hometown: Choctaw, Oklahoma
Occupation: Flight attendant

Jodie Wincheski
Age: 40
Hometown: Houston
Occupation: Flight attendant
Factoid: Became friends six years ago while working on a Southwest Airlines flight


Father and son Mel and Mike White
Mel White
Age: 68
Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia
Occupation: Writer/clergyman
Mike White
Age: 38
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Occupation: Writer, producer and/or actor on such films as “School of Rock” and “Nacho Libre”
Factoid: When Mike turned 11, Mel announced to the family that he was gay

Married couple Linda and Steve Cole
Linda Cole
Age: 52
Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia
Occupation: Customer service supervisor

Steve Cole
Age: 43
Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia
Occupation: Carpenter
Factoid: They have been married 17 years and both have children from previous marriages



Married couple Brad and Victoria Hunt

Brad Hunt
Age: 52
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Occupation: Distribution dispatcher

Victoria Hunt
Age: 47
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Occupation: Tax manager
Factoid: They have been married nine years; Victoria was told she could never run again after having major foot surgery. She’s out to prove that she has recovered and anything is possible.



Dating couple Jennifer Hopka and Preston McCamy

Jennifer Hopka
Age: 26
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Occupation: Student
Preston McCamy
Age: 28
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Occupation: Software engineer
Factoid: Dating a year, they have broken up and gotten back together several times


Mother and son Margie and Luke Adams

Margie Adams
Age: 51
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Occupation: Clinical research associate

Luke Adams
Age: 23
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Status: College graduate
Factoid: Luke has been deaf since the age of 2 and communicates by sign language


Dating couple Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka

Amanda Blackledge
Age: 23
Hometown: San Diego
Occupation: Student

Kris Klicka
Age: 24
Hometown: San Diego
Occupation: Sales representative
Factoid: They met more than three years ago and have never traveled extensively

81st Annual Academy Awards Nominees

81st Annual Academy Awards/Oscars

The 81st Annual Academy Awards also known as the Oscars will be on February 22, 2009, 8:00pm ET/5pm PT on ABC. It will also be Live Via Telecast on ABS-CBN on February 23, 2009 at 9:00 in the morning.

The Nominees are:

Best Picture

1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2. Frost/Nixon

3. Milk
4. The Reader
5. Slumdog Millionaire

Best Director
1. Danny Boyle- Slumdog Millionaire
2. Ron Howard-Frost/Nixon
3. Gus Van Sant-Milk
4. David Fincher-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5. Stephen Daldry- The Reader

Best Actor
1. Richard Jenkins- The Visitor
2. Frank Langella-Frost/Nixon
3. Sean Penn-Milk
4. Brad Pitt-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5. Mickey Rourke-The Wrestler

Best Actress
1. Anne Hathaway-Rachel Getting Married
2. Angelina Jolie-Changeling
3. Melissa Leon- Frozen River
4. Merryl Streep-Doubt
5. Kate Winslet-The Reader

Best Supporting Actor
1. Josh Brolin-Milk
2. Robert Downey Jr.- Tropic Thunder
3. Heath Ledger- The Dark Night
4. Michael Shannon-Revolutionary Road
5. Philip Seymour Hoffman-Doubt

Best Supporting Actress
1. Amy Adams-Doubt
2. Penelope Cruz- Vicky Cristina Barcelona
3. Viola Davis-Doubt
4. Marisa Tomei-The Wrestler
5. Taraji Henson-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Animated Feature
1. Bolt
2. Kung Fu Panda
3. Wall-e

Best Foreign Language Film
1. The Baader Mainhof Complex
2. The Class
3. Departure
4. Revanche
5. Waltz with Bashir

Best Originl Song
1. " Down to Earth" Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman -WALL-E
2. "Jai Ho" A.R. Rahman and Gulzar- Slumdog Millionaire
3. "O Saya" A. R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam- Slumdog Millionaire



Summary of the Nominated Movies:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button -13 nominations
Slumdog Millionaire -10 nominations
Milk -8 nominations
The Dark Knight- 8 nominations
Wall-E- 6 nominations

With 5 nominations:
Frost/Nixon
Reader
Doubt

With 3 nominations:
Changeling
Revolutionary Road

With 2 nominations:
The Duchess
The Wrestler
Iron man
Frozen River
Wanted

With 1 nomination:
The Visitor
Rachel Getting Married
Tropic Thunder
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Happy-Go-Lucky
In Bruges
Kung Fu Panda
Bolt
Australia
Defiance
Hellboy: The Golden Army
























Concert of Rihanna in Malaysia: Postponed!!!


Singer Rihanna postponed a scheduled concert in Malaysia on Tuesday after the recent scandal in grammy awards.

Police booked Chris Brown on Sunday for investigation of making a criminal threat after a woman accused him of assaulting her the night before the Grammy Awards.

Police have not publicly said that Rihanna, whose hit songs include "Umbrella" and "Disturbia," was the victim of Brown's attack early Sunday morning ahead of the Grammy awards, where they were both scheduled to perform.

The incident occurred in Brown's car, and celebrity websites and magazines have said Brown left the scene and police found Rihanna, 20, suffering from a bloody nose, split lip and bite marks in the vehicle. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, but later released on US$50,000 bail.


Pineapple Concerts-Malaysian based producers said in a statement on its website that "in light of recent events involving Rihanna" a new date for the concert will be set within two weeks.

Hundred of Dolphins Invade the Shore of Bataan Philippines

Hundreds of Dolphins Invade the Shore of Bataan-Philippines



Early tuesday morning, the townfolks of Bataan were amazed by the sight of hundreds of dolphins near the beaches.

Local officials say although it is not unprecedented, it is the first time such a huge number of dolphins have beached themselves — an estimated 400 to 500, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Fishermen and volunteers have been able to successfully guide most, if not all, of the dolphins back to the open sea, as search and rescue vessels of the Coast Guard continue to patrol the area.

There were three which did'nt make it and Dr. Mundita Lim, director of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and veterinarians from the Ocean Adventure in Subic Freeport and the bureau conducted an initial necropsy of the remains.

The doctors determined that the marine mammals might have drowned after failing to extricate themselves from the fishing nets or baklad.

There are many possible reasons why these dolphins went near shallow waters of Bataan.

One veterinarian says it is possible that they get lost from north going towards South China Sea.

Another says a strong seaquake may have damaged the eardrums while diving for food. A damaged eardrums will lose their sense of direction and disoriented dolphins.

Another possibility is that a school of dolphins was following their sick leader.

Whatever the true reasons of these phenomenon, one thing is sure our sea creatures are now disturbed by what is happening in our world.

Maybe we should now be earth conscious because if will not start now, we might lose the world we live in......

Watch Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in the Philippines



Eventhough there were clouds last night, the 1st Penumbral Lunar Eclipse of the year was seen in different places in the Philippines.


Pagasa said the eclipse begins when the Moon enters penumbra at 8:36 p.m. and ends the following morning at 12:39 a.m.


There are three kinds of lunar eclipse, the penumbra, partial and total eclipse.


A penumbra refers to a partially shaded outer region of a shadow that an object casts. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the faint penumbral portion of the Earth’s shadow, Pagasa said.


According to the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this event is the deepest penumbral eclipse in 2009, with a penumbral magnitude of 0.899.


This event was also observed in Alaska, Australia, eastern Asia, Hawaii, New Zealand and the western parts of Canada and the United States.


Filipino astronomy enthusiasts can also look forward to several celestial events this year – other penumbral lunar eclipses will happen on July 7 and Aug. 6; a total solar eclipse on July 22 and a partial lunar eclipse on Dec. 31.

Quotable Quotes for Heart Month

Quotable Quotes for Heart Month

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain" Dolly Parton

"The formula for a successful relationships is simple: Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster." Quentin Crisp

"Want to improve you relationships? See love as a verb, rather than as a feeling. "
Stephen R. Covey

My Funny Side

1. Let It Snow


Funny

How do snowmen travel?

By icicle


Funnier

What did Frosty's girlfriend do when she was mad at him?

She gave him the cold shoulder.


Funniest

Why are there are only snowmen and no snow women?

Because only men are crazy enough to stand out in the snow all winter.



2. What's the difference between the government and the Mafia?

A: One of them is organized.


3. MILITARY SLOGANS:

Cadets - "No Pain, no gain"

Army - "No Retreat, no surrender"

Marines- " No Guts, no glory"

Security Guards - " No ID, no Entry"

CSI Season 9 Episode 15: Kill Me If You Can



CSI Season 9 Episode 15 entitled Kill Me If You Can will be a challenged to the CSI's.They are called to three different crime scenes in one night that are seemingly unrelated, but each case's forensic evidence reveals a common link. Find out this common link on February 26, 2009.

"YES Man" Watch the Movie Online

"YES Man" Watch the Movie Online


In February issue of the Readers Digest, Daniel Wallace, the author of the book "Yes Man" and the movie starring Jim Carey was interviewed.

He said his concept of his book "Yes Man" came out when his girlfriend broke up with him and when his friends invited him, he will always says no. Then one time he met a mystery Indian who advised that to come out of his malaise is to always say "yes" in every request. Then he tried it and after six months, he has a car he did'nt want, travelled to places because of an advertisement and the biggest "Yes" of all is finding himself married to lizzie who gave him free ticket to Edinburgh festival.

This is when he realizes that the "yes" word open up changes and "no" is a dead end. We should try to always says "yes" to everything because how do you know what the right thing to do is?

The Yes Man's three easy step to a more positive life;
a. Smile More
b. Talk to a stranger
c. Take a chance


Synopsis of the "Yes Man" Movie:

A man signs up for a self-help program based on one simple principle: say yes to everything... and anything. At first, unleashing the power of "yes" transforms his life in amazing and unexpected ways, but he soon discovers that opening up his life to endless possibilities can have its drawbacks.

UBLympics 2009

University of Baguio Olympics 2009
A yearly sports event of the University of Baguio wherein all the employees and teachers are encouraged to join. All the employees are divided into four teams, the red, green, yellow and blue.


The Opening was held last January 31 at the Teachers Camp, Baguio City. It was a fun day wherein there are fun run, parlor games, athletic games like 100 meter dash, 400 meter relays... It was attended by the City Mayor of Baguio, Sir Peter Rey Bautista and his father Mr. Reynaldo Bautista Sr.

The aim of the event is stated by the three letter "R" : Refresh, Renew and Revitalize.

Symptoms of a Heart Stroke

Four Symptoms of a Heart Stroke/Blood Clot

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S * Ask the individual to SMILE.

T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today)

R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue..

If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke.

Remember the first three letters...STR it can save lives!!!

I love Pictures!!!


I love pictures! Be it on one or taking it doesn't matter. Mostly I take pictures of the places we visited, my baby, events, my family and others.

Watch the Movie TAKEN Online

Watch the Movie TAKEN Online

Taken is a 2008 French thriller/action film starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, and Maggie Grace. It is based on a script by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, and directed by Pierre Morel.




Bryan Mills(Neeson)is a retired CIA agent who sets about tracking down his teenage daughter Kim(Maggie Grace) after she was kidnapped by slave traders while traveling on a vacation in Europe.

As of February 1, 2009 the film has grossed an estimated $24,625,000 in the United States and $93,457,003 worldwide.

Dan Kois of the Washington Post described the film as "a satisfying thriller as grimly professional as its efficient hero" and likens the action to the Bourne series.

Watch Smallville Season 8 Episode 17: HEX

Watch Smallville Season 8 Episode 17: HEX


In Smallville Season 8 Episode 17 entitled HEX, Chloe discovers how the other half lives. That's when she wishes out loud for a peaceful life like her cousin Lois.
A sorceress places her consciousness in Lois' body. Meanwhile, Clark receives a wish of his own. Find out what Clark wishes on February 12, 2009.

Watch CSI Season 9 Episode 13: Deep Fried and Minty Fresh

Watch CSI Season 9 Episode 13: Deep Fried and Minty Fresh




Season 9 Episode 13 entitled Deep Fried and Minty Fresh will be aired on February 12, 2009.
Detective Langston and Nick are called to investigate a murder at a fast food restaurant and have quite a task ahead of them when they discover that much of the evidence is coated in cooking oil.

Why You Should Try Online Dating?

Why You Should Try Online Dating?


The decision to try online dating is often a very difficult one for some people. In the past, dating events, personal ads and online dating carried a certain stigma, that of the sad, lonely dater who could not find anyone to go out with in normal life.

Well guess what? More and more, people are realizing that it is just not that easy to find people to go out with. Whether you are searching for a new friend or a long term relationship, it is not as easy as it used to be to find that special someone.

Thankfully, times have changed as people have realized just how much choice and variety is out there. Your potential life mate could live across the street or on the other side of the world! The traditional places to meet dates just do not work for some.

Online dating has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for many who find themselves overwhelmed by the time and financial commitments demanded by traditional dating.
Here are few of the advantages of Online Dating:

1. From the comfort of your own home and on your own time, you can meet more people online in one night than would have been possible in an entire week of traditional dating.

2. Online dating also offers the distinct advantage of allowing you to pick and choose through potential matches based on their profiles – even before contacting them to let them know you are interested. You can learn the very basics that will allow you to decide if you may choose to get to know a certain person further.

3. Your online personal is posted so that others who might share your interests can get in touch with you. What makes online dating a truly unique experience is the safety that comes with the territory – unless you decide to share your personal details, you are anonymous to potential matches. You can take as little or as much time as you are comfortable with to get to know a person online before deciding to meet in person.

This format allows you to decide – without wasting money on movies; without sitting through awkward, quiet dinners – if you really have a connection with a person before investing more of yourself in the relationship.

This is especially important as so many people find that, with their other life commitments, they just do not have much of themselves left to invest in something that might not work.

Online dating drastically increases your chances of getting it right on that first face to face meeting. Instead of meeting someone for the first time and sitting through three, five, or even ten dates before you really get an idea of what they are all about, you can chat with them online for weeks before taking that next step.

The idea that you can not really get to know someone online is false; if a person is going to be deceptive about who they truly are, they will do it person, on the phone, or on the computer. Talking with them over a period of time online allows you to ask the questions you need to know upfront, without the pressure of a face-to-face meeting.

Take advantage of a dating format that allows you to search through profiles based on numerous personal traits, likes and dislikes that enable you to know people more intimately in a single viewing than you might after two or three dates. Have fun meeting new friends and chatting with potential love interests from the privacy and safety of your own home.

Online dating is not a fad or a trend that will disappear anytime soon. This is where singles are finding success in friendship and love. So make sure you give it a try because you have nothing to lose!