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Click on the above graphic to see the video of President Obama's 2012 State Of The Union Address on this page or click here to watch it on YouTube.
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Support the stand of Wikipedia, US President Obama, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Boing Boing, Reddit, Flickr, Cheezburger network, and others against the draconian bid by computer-illiterate American lawmakers to destroy the international freedom of the internet. Voting on the offensive proposed bills has now been postponed pending further consultation, but to combat the continuous lobbying and bribing of congressmen and senators by lawless corporations we will need to maintain our global pressure. To find out more and to stay updated on this issue just click anywhere on the above graphic. See also Angel Tugado's comments on our Opinion page.
If you are an American citizen, even if you are traveling outside the country on business or vacation and even if you are currently living overseas, you can help immediately by signing Google's petition to the US Congress. Please note the great urgency. Time is of the essence, because voting starts January 24, 2012.
ENGLAND IS THE HOME OF MODERN FOOTBALL (AKA SOCCER), AND BRITISH AMBASSADOR STEPHEN LILLIE, speaking from the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Manila, gives a strong thumbs up to doing business in the Philippines. To avoid confusion, England is part of Great Britain which is part of the United Kingdom which is part of the European Union.
Therefore with reference to the 2011 Royal Wedding, Prince William and Princess Catherine are now second in line to be King and Queen of the United Kingdom - but not of the European Union, although millions of Europeans have publicly expressed the opinion that 'Will & Kate' also belong to them, as Will's ancestors came to Britain from from Germany and they have branches all over Europe.
Stephen Lillie does not discuss this issue and states that the Philippine population of 92 million makes us the 3rd English-speaking country of the world. He goes on to praise the international success of Philippine call-centers, whose clients include British blue-chip companies such as Shell, HKBC, and the Financial Times.
He says that our battle against corruption is being won, and the presence of more than 200 major British companies here signifies clearly that now is an excellent time for British and other European companies to invest in the Philippines.
Enthusiastic about the developing popularity of Filipino football and the inspiring progress of the Philippine Askals, most Englishmen everywhere look forward to seeing them qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and they also hope that before then Filipino sports fans will join them in visiting the 2012 Olympics in London.
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Forget the negative attitudes of stick-in-the-mud critics and do a Google search to see the creativity of Filipinos who have posted on the internet their own versions of DOT's inspiring
new tourism slogan. Who cares what the Swiss did in 1951? They didn't invent the English
language and they didn't coin the "it's more fun" phrase. Positive-thinking Filipinos like the
new slogan and are having lots of fun proving the truth in it. DOT deserves congratulations!
(See Angel Tugado's comments on our Opinion page.
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Arnel Pineda, the popular Filipino lead vocalist of legendary American rock band Journey, has formed a non-stock, non-profit, independent foundation providing quality education, health services and medical attention to underprivileged Philippine children. The stated reason is that "For millions of youth in developing countries like the Philippines, education
is seemingly beyond reach. Poverty and inadequate government support stifle the future aspirations of Filipino children. Hence, Arnel Pineda Foundation, Inc. (APFI) was formed, principally to address their sad plight by preparing them for a brighter future through education." Find out more and give your support at arnelpineda.org.
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Lea Salonga, the acclaimed Filipino actress and singer, is taking her real-world role of United Nations Goodwill Ambassador very seriously. Traveling throughout the Third World she is seeing the poverty at first hand, spreading hope to the hungry, urging their leaders
to act NOW, and raising funds from national, corporate and private donors to end hunger.
Find out more and give your support at www.1BillionHungry.org.
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L to R: 1st Runner Up (Lithuania), Winner Danica (Philippines), 2nd Runner Up (Poland)
CONGRATULATIONS TO FILIPINA DANICA FLORES MAGPANTAY ON WINNING THE TITLE OF FORD "SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD" 2011!
Danica Magpantay, a 17 year old Fine Arts student at the University of the Philippines, won the title Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 at the annual contest held in New York, beating contestants from over 50 countries and thereby gaining a $250,000 modeling contract. At 5'9" and 109 lbs, Danica has the perfect physique for a career on the international catwalk. She trains hard to keep in shape and her ambition is to be a top model for Victoria's Secret.
Another deserved worldwide success for another beautiful Filipina!
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FOND CONGRATULATIONS TO
LI NA - FIRST ASIAN TO REACH A GRAND SLAM TENNIS FINAL
The very popular Chinese tennis player Li Na defeated former world and Olympic champion Venus Williams to reach the 2011 Australian Open Women's Final at the Rod Laver Arena
in Melbourne. Every year this is the first of the four top tournaments in professional tennis, dubbed Grand Slams. The other three are the French Open (Paris), Wimbledon (London)
and the US Open (New York). Although beaten in the final by Kim Clijsters of Belgium, Li was thrilled at her own achievement as the first Asian to be there and delightedly wished all the international tennis fans who packed the impressive arena a Happy Chinese New Year.
Li Na is always happy, always smiling, and always popular with tennis fans!
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Oprah Winfrey "the most influential woman in the world"
WOMEN INSPIRING THE WORLD
Inspirational women from all over the planet are making a big difference to the whole world
and taking lead roles in finding ways to make it a better place for everyone. PART 1: (Videos of Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, Zainab Salbi, Sunitha Krishnan, Liza Donnelly, Lea Salonga, Charity Tillemann-Dick, Jehane Noujaim, Jody Williams, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Sheryl Wudunn, Kiran Bedi, Hanna Rosin, Elizabeth Lesser, Sheryl Sandberg, Halla Tomasdottir, Johanna Blakley, Jane McGonigal, Amber Case, Kiran Bir Sethi, Jane Chen.) PART 2: (Videos of Brene Brown, Ali Carr-Chellman, Lesley Hazleton, Majora Carter, Jacqueline Novogratz, Arianna Huffington, Diana Laufenberg, Deborah Rhodes, Kristina Gjerde, Nalini Nadkarni, Dee Boersma, Emily Pilloton, Amy Smith, Kim Gorgens, Amy Tan, Laurie Santos, Karen Armstrong, Carmen Agra Deedy, JK Rowling, Miwa Matreyek, Tony Porter.)
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HOW SCIENCE IS TRANSFORMING NATIONS AND PEOPLE FASTER THAN SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS COULD EVER HAVE PREDICTED
"Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children... All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them... The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing... It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
- Walt Disney
"What is an airplane after all but a circling of reality, an approach to gravity which says: Look, with my magic machine I defy you. Gravity, be gone. Distance, stand aside. Time, stand still, or reverse, as I finally outrace the sun around the world in, by God! look! plane/jet/rocket--80 minutes!" - Ray Bradbury, award-winning author of bestselling SF novels including 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'Dandelion Wine', several of which were produced as Hollywood box office blockbuster hit movies.
We all know that airplanes, submarines, space travel, cell phones, holograms, transplants, cloning, foods in tablet form and many other things were described in science fiction long before they became reality. Even present day security cameras and television's Big Brother show were spawned by the SF novel "1984" written by George Orwell and first published in 1949. New ideas and discoveries are now communicated so widely and rapidly in what is often dubbed the Information Age that scientific developments are overtaking fiction in the current real-life race to create a modern real-world utopian society. Click here to read more and see the videos
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As
well as Venus Raj making it to the last 5 of Miss Universe this year,
two other Filipina beauty queens Krista Kleiner (above left) and
Christi Lynn Mcgarry (above right) both did our country proud by
winning through to the final 15 of the Miss International 2010 pageant
and the Miss Intercontinental 2010 pageant respectively. Krista Kleiner
won two special awards, those of Miss Expressive and Miss Talent.
Likewise, Christi Lynn Mcgarry was awarded the special title of Miss
Intercontinental Asia and Oceania. Congratulations to all three
Filipinas! (Visit the websites: Miss Universe,
Miss
International and Miss
Intercontinental)
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VIDEO GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOU (AND FOR THE WHOLE WORLD)
"This is my daughter. She's playing a computer game. She's only two years old, and
she's having a blast. So she's really the driving force behind the development of graphics
processing units. As long as kids are playing computer games, graphics is getting better
and better and better. So please go back home, tell your kids to play more games, because
that's what I need." - Professor Anders Ynnerman, Ph.D., Linköping University, Sweden
Far from their earlier image of fantasies that wasted kids' time and parents' money,
video games are now acknowledged as a powerful force for improving the
real world we live in. Here's a selection of innovative thinkers and
doers who will open your minds to amazing new possibilities. Click here to read more and see the videos
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Congratulations to Miss Universe 2011 above, Leila Lopes from Angola,
and to our own Shamcey Supsup, who was placed 3rd Runner Up,
one position higher than Venus Raj last year. Editorial photo courtesy of Miss Universe Organization. (More...)
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Treveia is Alveo Land's maiden project in Nuvali.
It is a 60-hectare development located in Canlubang,
Calamba, Laguna, centrally located within Nuvali,
Ayala Land's newest and biggest township development
for the 21st century, offering modern urban conveniences
to be readily available for its residents.
Nuvali
Less than an hour south from
Metro Manila is Nuvali, Ayala Land's vision of a new,
fully-sustainable metropolis of the future. Nuvali
represents the evolution in Ayala Land's approach
to master-planning and is the first large-scale development
in the Philippines to be built in the principles of
sustainable design.
Treveia
Alveo Land Corp. sets its
mark in Nuvali with Treveia, a residential haven that
introduces a lifestyle that warmly nurtures close
family and community ties in a healthy, upscale and
eco-friendly environment.
Modern
and Eco-friendly
Treveia offers modern conveniences
which are readily available for its residents. Eco-friendly,
tech-ready and cutting edge amenities in Treveia will
revolutionize contemporary living. Eco-Friendly In-line
with Nuvali's sustainability campaign, Treveia is
designed to be an eco-friendly living environment
with sustainable elements infused in the design. Living
an eco-friendly lifestyle will be easy, if not effortless
for Treveia's residents through forward planning of
community facilities, utilities and educational programs.
Family
and Community Nurturing
Treveia will foster relationships
within the community. Treveia's extensive and innovative
open spaces will give residents a venue to nurture
the bond between family and neighbors. Highlighted
by its 2.5 hectare grand central park and nature-
themed pocket parks, Treveia will provide much needed
space for community building among its residents.
Available
for sale:
Phase
1
Size of Lot: 239-576 sqm
Price Range: 2.6-4m
Phase
2
Size of Lot: 250-400 sqm
Price Range: 2.6-5m
For more information and site
viewing call: ADZNA MALLI
+63 917 530 8625 or
email: adznamalli@gmail.com.
VERDANA
HOMES MAMPLASAN
In Bi?an, Laguna, just outside the stress and pollution
of the city, Verdana Homes Mamplasan offers houses
and lots that are perfect for those who want to combine
the warmth and traditions of suburban living with
modern-day facilities and amenities. With clustered
units to keep the neighborhood intimate, as well as
wide open spaces and recreational amenities for everyone
to enjoy, this sprawling 42-hectare subdivision is
designed to foster ideal family living.
Family
focused and neighborly
Verdana is a walkable, intimate
community primarily offering ideally sized residential
lots with an average size of 200sqm. Its unique sub-cluster
concept allows residents to get to know their neighbors
easily and enjoy the lush greeneries in the parks
near each cluster. The Asian-Balinese theme accentuates
this 42-hectare masterplanned development with a total
of 804 lots. With its top-of-the-line security features,
wide array of amenities, and accessibility, Verdana
is the ideal community where it's easy to become a
family.
Close
to all your family needs
By virtue of its location,
Verdana connects its residents to an extensive roster
of dining options, leisure and recreation destinations,
as well as prestigious educational institutions in
the South. Located in Binan, Laguna which is only
15minutes away from Alabang Town Center and an easy
drive to Paseo de Sta. Rosa. It's proximity to reputable
schools such as Brent International School, St. Scholastica's
College - Westgrove, Ateneo Graduate School and De
La Salle University - Canlubang.
Convenient
for work and leisure
With a scenic drive away
from vacation hotspots like Tagaytay, Batangas, Cavite
and Laguna. Easy access to Nuvali and its rising metropolitan
area creating possibilities for shorter commutes to
work, larger venues for interaction, and a more vibrant
community.
Available
for sale:
Phases
1 and 2
Size of Lot: 181-499 sqm
Price Range: 2-6m
For more information and site
viewing call: ADZNA MALLI
+63 917 530 8625 or
email: adznamalli@gmail.com.
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