Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Hat Of The Ball

Aretha Franklin belting it out in style!


The hat was made by Luke Song, who custom-made the design especially for Aretha. Based in Detroit, Song has been making hats for Aretha for the last 20 years.

But since the ceremony, Song has received floods of requests for the same hat. Unfortunately the hat was solely made for Aretha, however Song has decided to create an alternate hat with ribbon detailing. This version costs $179 (£129). Customers have apparently been snapping up the consumer friendly version.

We sure all want to be the "talk of the town", even if it covers the half of our face .. hahaha!

Miley Dollars

Found this on Ebay this morning ... whoa, what will they think of next?


Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) IS RIGHT OVER WHERE WASHINGTON SHOULD BE!!!

Using amazing technology they have been able to place a picture DIRECTLY over Washington - you won't believe your eyes - Bill is MINT with Miley Cyrus Center Stage!!!!


VERY LOW STARTING BID

This is a real mint one dollar bill with the picture of Hanna Montana placed as a sticker over George Washington's face. " Miley Cyrus" is written on the name plate. This is legal and negotiable tender, and this process has been permitted by the Treasury Department since 1967! Each bill comes in a clear plastic currency holder!

THIS IS AN AMAZING COLLECTIBLE I ONLY HAVE A COUPLE LEFT WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY WILL BE GONE FOREVER.


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By the way, as of this writing no one has placed a bid yet.

They will ship worldwide they say.

Ho-hum.

Go Natural


Catherine Zeta Jones is always looks like she is glowing and radiant. She just revealed on her latest interview her "beauty secret". This is what she said ...

To beat wrinkles she rubs honey and salt on her skin:
"I rub a mixture of honey and salt all over my body to moisturise and exfoliate. You wash it off and your skin is gorgeous."

Washing her hair in beer and honey makes it all shiny and shiz:
"I do condition my hair with honey and beer. I smell like the bottom of a beer barrel for days afterwards but it's very good for the hair."

She eats certain fruits to maintain her pearly whites:
"…I love to eat an apple after a meal, just to cleanse my teeth - they always look polished afterwards."

If you can't have an apple, a strawberry or pineapple works too, says CZJ.

"The juice or pulp of strawberries contains malic acid which serves as an astringent and can lighten surface stains. Pineapples work the same way."


Let's stock up on fruits and beer!


Routing Numbers Of Philippine Banks

Hope this helps you out with your search for your routing numbers:


Official List of PayPal Philippines Bank Codes

Bank Name Bank Code
ALLIED BANKING CORP 010320013
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND 010700015
ASIA UNITED BANK 011020011
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 010030015
BANGKOK BANK 010670019
BANK OF AMERICA 010120019
BANK OF CHINA 011140014
BANK OF TOKYO 010460012
BANCO DE ORO (& EQUITABLE PCI BANK) 010530667
BANK OF COMMERCE 010440016
BANK OF THE PHIL ISLANDS (BPI) 010040018
CHINA BANKING CORP 010100013
CHINA TRUST COMML BANK 010690015
CITIBANK N.A. 010070017
DEVT BANK OF THE PHILS (DBP) 010590018
DEUTSCHE BANK 010650013
EAST WEST BANK 010620014
EXPORT & INDUSTRY BANK 010860010
FUJI BANK 010640010
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK (HSBC) 010060014
INTL COMML BANK OF CHINA 010560019
INTL EXCHANGE BANK 010680012
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 010720011
KOREA EXCHANGE BANK 010710018
INTL NEDERLAND BANK 010660016
LANDBANK OF THE PHILS 010350025
MAYBANK OF THE PHILS 010220016
METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO 010269996
PHIL BANK OF COMMUNICATION 010110016
PHIL TRUST COMPANY 010090039
PHIL NATIONAL BANK (PNB) 010080010
PRUDENTIAL BANK 010150018
PHIL VETERANS BANK 010330016
RIZAL COMML BANKING CORP (RCBC) 010280014
SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO 010140015
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK 010050011
UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK 010299995
UNION BANK OF THE PHILS (UBP) 010419995
UNITED OVERSEAS BANK 010270189

Beauty Fix For Free


Olay is ushering in the New Year with even more reasons to make your skin look radiant and beautiful. With every purchase of selected Olay Total Effects product, you’ll receive a 20g bottle of Olay Total Effects. This discreet bottle means not having any excuses—you’re ready to look beautiful practically everywhere you go. You’ll be able to fight the 7 signs of skin-ageing with this handy 20g Olay Total Effects.

Be sure to get the chance to avail of this generous offer from Olay as supplies are limited. You may be able to purchase any Olay Total Effects product in selected Watsons, Rustan’s or SM Department stores.

The New Year presents a thousand and one opportunities for you. Make sure those don’t turn into a thousand and one wrinkles and fine lines. Visit your nearest Watsons, Rustan’s or SM Department store now!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Blogger Award

Awarded by Arlene, thanks!
1. Each blogger must post these rules.
2. Each blogger starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves.
3. Bloggers that are tagged need to write ten facts about themselves. You need to choose ten people to tag and list their names.

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Here goes ...

1. I heart the internet.
2. I check my blogs first before i check my email.
3. I drink Coke for breakfast.
4. Was never a coffe drinker.
5. I am a MOM before anything else.
6. I heart Mcd and pizza.
7. I can chat with five people at the same time and still not lose my train of thought.
8. I heart my blogs.
9. I don't scrimp on buying toys as long as i know the kids will enjoying playing with it.
10. I am a Leo.

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Passing this on to 10 cute and fab bloggers as well .. will leave you a message on your cbox!

Happy New Year To All!

Bettyful

Was never a follower of Betty La fea (the original one and even the one here in the Philippines) but saw this while surfing .. was amazed that they do really look alike. Bea Alonzo (actress playing Betty in the Philippines) sure exerted effort to make her role as close to the original. She actually has a tv commercial (for some soup concotion ) not in her Betty wardrobe, but you can still see The Betty even when she is not in character ... she has grown into it i guess. Her lips pursed in a funny way.



Out own Betty .. Bettyful!





The other Betty

World Domain


A different look at our world in the eyes of our country codes.

Surf Safely In Color


Doesn't it bother you that apartments are all divided by a thin wall .. so your privacy is always at stake, especially when you open your wi-fi network, your passwords and other personal information are out for the others to detect and read.

With this paint that is being concoted by top researchers in a university in Tokyo aluminum-iron oxide that blocks up to four times radio frequencies. They will be coming out in cool colors to suit your rooms and your personality.

Hows that for being safe and in style .. cool!

Vintage To Modern

This a breakthrough i am sure the older generation would surely appreciate. The LP2 Flash Turntable that plays your 45s and 33s and saves it directlt on sd cards, cds or even straight to your computer via usb. You can even make mp3s out of it! Wow!

It is a bit pricey though at around $490 ... but your love for music sometimes have no price tags, especially if we are talking about your vintage hard to find tunes.



Together In Space



The late Gene Roddenberry -- who created "Star Trek" -- and wife Majel (who passed away last year) are about to explore the final frontier together. Their remains are going to be shot into space.

Majel "The First Lady of Star Trek" Roddenberry's dream before she died last December was for a portion of her and Gene's ashes to be sent into space together -- and a company called Celetis is granting that wish.

Celestis -- which has its own rocket -- just announced the Roddenberrys' ashes will be launched into deep space on a mission aptly name Voyager.

Trekkies are invited to go to the Celestis website, where they can post tributes to the Roddenberrys, which will all be digitized and sent into space with them.

Celestis is the same company that shot a lipstick-sized container of Gene's ashes into space back in '97.

Still together ... even in space and beyond.

Monday, January 26, 2009

BB Takes Over Rustom












Rustom Padilla a.k.a Bebe Gandanghari (born May 15, 1965) is a Filipino actor. He is the eldest sibling of actors Robin Padilla, Rommel Padilla, and Royette Padilla. After returning from the United States of America, Rustom changed his name to Bebe Gandanghari, short for Binibining Gandanghari also his physical structure and everything that reminds Filipinos about Rustom Padilla.

Padilla was previously married to actress Carmina Villaroel and hosted a franchised version of Wheel of Fortune via ABC 5. After his hosting stint, Rustom left the Philippines and studied filmmaking in the US.

He was one of the 14 housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. On March 2, 2006 he came out of the closet on the show by revealing to fellow housemate Keanna Reeves that he is gay. On day 45 of the competition, Rustom opted to voluntarily leave the house.

New Year Treat


Fried Wanton
An easy recipe to start the year



INGREDIENTS:

125 g Minced Pork
60 g Diced Prawns
1 pkt Won Ton Skin
2 Tbsp Pineapple Cubes
1 Tbsp Minced Red Chilli (Deseeded)
1 Tbsp Minced Green Chilli (Deseeded)
1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
1 piece Garlic (Minced)

SEASONING I:
2 tsp Light Soya Sauce
1 tsp White Pepper
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Cornflour

SEASONING II:
4 Tbsp Sweet and Sour Sauce
1 tsp Light Soya Sauce
1 tsp Sugar
1/4 glass Water


  1. Marinate the minced pork with Seasoning I and the minced ginger. This will be the stuffing so mix well.
  2. Marinate the diced prawns with 1/2 tsp of salt and 2 tsp of cornflour.
  3. Fold the won ton skin with the diced prawns and minced pork into the shape of a gold ingot.
  4. Pour oil into a wok and heat it till hot for deep-frying.
  5. Deep-fry the won tons till golden in colour.
  6. Remove them from the oil once they are done and place them on kitchen towels to absorb the extra oil.
  7. Display them on a serving dish.
  8. Heat up 1 Tbsp of oil and stir fry the minced garlic till fragrant.
  9. Add in the green and red chilli and pineapple cubes.
  10. Mix the Seasoning II ingredients well and add it into the wok.
  11. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  12. Pour the gravy onto the dish when it is ready to be served.

Twilight Sequel Casting Starts

Officially Dakota Fanning has already been contacted to play Jane, the Italian vampire in the sequel of Twilight, New Moon. She is excited over the possibility but there are still others being considered.

She looks kinda young for it though.

Year Of The Ox


2009 Year of the Ox
How will you fare?


Rat Overview -

1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

The Rat may likely begin the year with a lot of momentum from the year of the Rat. Take an inventory for the next twelve months. Then, with some plans in mind, no matter what area of life, work purposefully towards obtaining those objectives. One pitfall to avoid in the year of the Ox is over-committing to engaging in too many activities at the same time. Self-discipline, careful planning, and applied effort are three wise methods that will lead to a successful year in 2009. For the persistent and conscientious Rat, the rewards of the year can prove substantial.

Ox Overview

1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

The Ox can do well this year through steady progress. There may be a number of experiences that will provide great joy for the Ox. One area, in particular, is the Ox's personal life. You may see an addition to the family. You will be surrounded by those who care. Look for the early summer months to attend many social occasions, providing many new faces in your social circle. One area of focus is to be open to the advice of others, as you tend to keep your issues to yourself. Overall, your own year can be one that you will look back on with pride and a genuine sense of achievement.

Tiger Overview

1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

From the outset, 2009 may present some true challenges for the Tiger. The year of the Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to maintain a steady and well disciplined pace. That is not to say that there won't be opportunities for achievement, but it would be more precise to say that this is a year that would benefit the Tiger in the areas of experience and possibly lay a solid foundation for the year to come. You will have to be resourceful and rely on your boldness and quick wit to ascertain anything in the year of the Ox.

Rabbit Overview

1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

The past year may have provided the Rabbit with many challenges and difficult situations, but this year will be a relief. The Rabbit has a very favorable outlook this year. Though it is not part of your usual plan, you may find that being assertive and bold will allow you to achieve unforeseen success. Your attraction to the finer life may lead you to living it. Personal relations are of great value to the Rabbit and will be emphasized throughout the year. Put your best foot forward in the year of the Ox and you will reap many benefits and rewards.


Dragon

1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Dragon Overview

The year of the Ox may slightly hinder the Dragon's independent spirit. There will be gains, but you may have to adapt to situations with different strategies than your usual style. There are three favorable months to provide periods of substantial progress and you would do well to take notice of these times and make the most of the opportunities offered. You will have many situations socially that provide great joy throughout the year. The single Dragon will be happy to know that romance is favored this year, so you may find someone to share your experiences. Be conservative in your spending or it could result in problems next year.

Snake

1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Snake Overview

The Snake has an incredibly favorable year ahead. The year of the Ox provides many opportunities for the Snake to fulfill long awaited career goals and achieve more than he/she ever imagined. Your wisdom and patience are tools that prove successful in all aspects of your life. Relationships could be taken to new heights and deep and meaningful friendships are acquired. This year proves to be one of action, the year that all of your planning and waiting pay off for you. The later months prove to be especially successful, tying a year of arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination.

Horse

1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

Horse Overview

The Horse may have a challenging year ahead. You may become frustrated with the lack of progress in your career, but you will have to be patient to see the results of your hard work. Beware of your energy levels, as you tend to swing in accordance to your success. You will have to work hard to steer yourself out of ruts with healthy activities and other projects that keep you active. Take comfort in your loved ones and friends who will provide support for you in times of need. Be open to try new things and heed the advice of others in the year of the Ox.

Goat

1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Goat Overview

This may not be as favorable as a year that you desire. Coming off the year of the Rat, you may be seeking relief from the difficult year. Don't let up now. The Goat is artistic in nature and you may have difficulties finding a way to express your creative passions. It will take an extra effort to rely on the help of others to make it through these times, but if you keep a steady focus on your goals and display painstaking efforts, you will be pleased to see the fruits of your labor arrive next year. Don't fret, as you may learn a lot about yourself in the process. You may learn that you are more versatile, as well as resourceful, than you ever imagined.


Monkey

1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

Monkey Overview

This year offers the Monkey some opportunities to go far with your talents. The Monkey's generous nature may leave you stretched in several different directions, so it is important to stay focused in order to achieve the goals you have set for yourself this year. You will be given the opportunity to impress the right people both in business, as well as in your personal life. Don't hold back this year, for this could be one that will leave an impression over the course of the next few years.


Rooster

1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

Rooster Overview

Get ready for an outstanding year. Aside from the Snake, the Rooster has the best prospects in the year of the Ox. This is the kind of year you have been waiting for, as everything seems to go your way. You have been diligently working towards some long term goals that finally come together this year. Your relations are felt at new levels, as you find a sense of satisfaction that you may not have experienced in a long time. Things you may have thought not possible will become a reality for you in this positive year.


Dog

1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

Dog Overview

2009 will present the Dog with a number of challenges. Your patience will certainly be tested in more than one instance. You may not necessarily gain the notoriety you desire in your career, but certain advancement opportunities will surface throughout the year. You will find comfort with your family and solidify bonds that are necessary for your well being. You may have issues juggling your family life with your work schedule, but you will make great strides in both areas by the end of the year.


Pig

1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

Pig Overview

The Pig has many opportunities to shine this year. Your generous nature is apparent in all aspects of your life. It is an admired quality that people respect. This year, your inherent generosity plays a large role in areas that you may not even be aware and may pave the way to a possible career change. You have an abundance of friends and you are well loved by your family. this year will only enhance these relations. One area that may create some issues is that you seem to overextend yourself to a point where there isn't any time left for you. This could lead to a change in priorities and could promote some better organizational skills.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Barack Version Of Single Ladies



It will sure make you groove!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Billing On Time

I have been getting our Meralco (electric bill) in my email every month days before due date, and i just love the convenience of it! I don't have to wait for it via messenger who comes a few days before due date and sometimes late.



You can just sign up (It's a free service!) at meralco website and get you meralco e-bill on time, fuss free! Signing up for it is a breeze too, you just have to have your SIN (service id number) and billing address on hand.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Stroke Signs



A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.


RECOGNIZING A SMILE.

T *
Ask the person to TAL K and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today)
R *
Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.


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.

2009 Declared Holidays

There will be 10 long holidays in 2009.

Last Christmas eve, Arroyo signed Proclamation 1699 that lays out the holiday schedule this year.

First on the holiday list is a three-day weekend before the Easter break.

The observance of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9 (Thursday) was moved to the nearest Monday which is April 6.

This will be followed by the Easter holidays from April 9 (Maundy Thursday) until April 12 (Easter Sunday).

The other regular holidays are:

  • Labor Day-May 1(Friday);
  • Independence Day- June 12 (Friday);
  • National Heroes Day- August 31 (Monday);
  • Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Monday);
  • Christmas Day- December 25 (Friday); and,
  • Rizal Day- December 30 (Wednesday).

Arroyo declared the following as Special Non-Working Days:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Friday);
  • All Saints Day - November 1 (Sunday) and All Soul’s Day - November 2 (Monday);
  • Christmas Eve - December 24 (Thursday); and,
  • New Year’s Eve - December 31 (Thursday).

The president has long been implementing holiday economics to boost domestic tourism and allow Filipinos to have more time with their families.

Holiday economics entails the transfer of some holidays to a Monday or a Friday so that Filipinos may enjoy longer weekends.