Prince Harry Gets Pulled Out

Feb 29 2008

Just mere hours after news of his secret deployment leaked the mainstream media, Prince Harry - the second son of the late Princess Diana and Prince Charles --- was pulled out of his military detachment amid concerns for his safety. Though only being all of 23 years, the British royal has been serving in the front lines at the province of Helmand for the past 10 months. The deployment was supposedly subject to a news blackout but for some reason or another, foreign media chose to breach that agreement. Since the Prince's presence would have given ...

Awaiting Speed Racer

Feb 23 2008

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I remember watching "Speed Racer" way back when I was still ten or eleven years old. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's a little background information. Speed Racer was one of the first anime series that ever made it big outside of Japan. The manga (comic book) was created by Tatsuo Yoshida and was later turned into an actual animated series. Basically, the story revolves around Speed Racer and his love for automobile racing. The characters include his father and creator of the Mach 5, his younger brother Spritle and his pet ...

Day Trip to Tagaytay

Feb 12 2008

Posted by Jen as Announcements, Travel, Travel Features

I know I posted an article about Tagaytay before but we just came back from another Tagaytay trip the other day and I knew I had to dedicate another entry to it. We didn't go to the same places this time. And although we only had a day to enjoy Tagaytay, we were equipped with a guide who knew the area well. My Mom's friend-- Auntie Mila. For the record, it had been colder than usual. Jackets were a must! Our first stop was the Moon Garden. Tagaytay is a nesting ground of gardens. Because of the wonderfully cool climate, ...

Identity of Mona Lisa Revealed!

Jan 15 2008

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People have long been baffled by the mystery of Mona Lisa's smile and the identity of the model herself. Throughout the years art historians, conspiracy theorists, aspiring conspiracy theorists and writers have all speculated on who this mysterious woman was. Who did the famous Leonardo da Vinci paint? One of my favorite speculations of all time has to be the one which suggested that the Mona Lisa was actually a self-portrait of the famous painter himself! In my opinion, it is the oddest and most interesting what-if of all. Da Vinci was known to be quite an ...

Dive In

Jan 07 2008

Posted by Jen as Announcements, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lifestyle Features

Here's a new year's resolution you might want to try. We've heard it all before. Nothing is impossible. Impossible is nothing. Just do it. No regrets. They sound empowering and life changing but do we really take these adages to heart? Admit it. What usually happens is a one or two-week glow before the old life resumes its ways again. Well, this year I'm going to change all that. I'm going to dive in and enjoy the water. I'm even going to make it a point to enjoy the tides and currents that come with it. Diving in doesn't require ...

One Last Look at 2007

Jan 02 2008

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With the year 2007 and the wind on our backs, there's no reason why we can't weigh anchor and move forward full speed ahead into 2008. However, it's also not such a bad idea to look back at the year that has just passed. In fact, it might even help us navigate through the waters of 2008. Before you start wondering what my obsession with all this seafarer talk, let me get to the point. Time Magazine has already released a series of the best Top 10 Lists of 2007. It's a great and perspective-changing look at all the highs ...

Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant!

Dec 19 2007

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Another Spears is making the headlines. Only this time, the target is not Britney Spears but her younger sister Jamie Lynn. For those of you who don't know, Jamie Lynn stars in a Nickelodeon show called Zoey 101. I still remember the first time she was introduced to the world of acting. My initial thought was that she looked every inch like her sister! They could have been twins except for the obvious height difference. However, their personalities seemed to be different as well. While Britney was always attracting negative attention to herself, Jamie Lynn was the ...

Green Gift Giving

Dec 07 2007

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All over the world, people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. For most, one of the most anticipated highlights is the gift giving part. It isn't only the children who are excited to receive gifts from their loved ones. I, however, sit on the other side of the fence. What excites me most about the month is the fact that I get to go Christmas shopping! Just to put a little twist to this whole gift giving business and to help propagate a cause, here are a few eco-friendly suggestions! 1. If you're the type of person who loves giving ...

FREE RICE!

Dec 04 2007

Posted by Jen as Announcements, In the News, Featured Articles, News Features, Health Features

I thought that would catch your attention.

These days, it seems like more and more people are getting bitten by the vocabulary bug and it's all for a good cause! In a Web site built by the United Nations, there is a vocabulary challenge waiting for you. In this game, there is no game over and you can keep playing until your fingers tire. And for each word you get right, 20 grains of rice is donated to help end world hunger. Sounds too easy? It actually is! You don't have to sign up for anything. You ...

A Legend is Coming

Nov 29 2007

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A destructuve man-made virus has plagued the whole of New York City. Only one man and his dog are spared. For some reason, scientist Robert Neville (played by Will Smith), is immune to this virus. For three consecutive years, he has made attempts to communicate with the outside world without fail. But as soon as night falls, shadows rule the depraved city. These shadows are called The Infected-- those who have been transmutated by the virus. It is up to Neville to find a cure. But how long can he survive?

Recently, I find myself frequenting cinemas. ...

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The “Blade Runner”

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South African Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, just won the right to be eligable to compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing after sport’s highest court backed his appeal against a ban imposed by athletics authorities.
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Water me please

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The devil made Miley do it

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A Humble City

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Praise as good as cash, really

Want to go on a shopping splurge without paying even a single cent?
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Has been quite some time since my last movie out. I’ve always wanted to see The Bucket List too. Is the film really good? There are some Jack Nicholson movies that I skipped because reviews weren’t really great. I’d make The Bucket List an exception BUT hey, if some of you would say it’s not […]

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