tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80131875971676666972009-04-30T01:51:37.437+08:00Mahilig akong magsulat, pero ang pagsusulat ang walang hilig sa akin. Nakapagsulat na din ako minsan sa school paper namin. Nagtangka na rin ako magsulat ng libro. Mga tatlong beses na pero ang lahat ay nauwi sa wala. Sana sa pamamagitan ng blog ko, abutan ko sana ang lumalayo sa akin na talento sa pagsusulat. Sana rin eh umayos-ayos na buhay ko at nang magsimula na talaga ang buhay ko.J.D. Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-90362588741833982972009-04-30T01:51:00.001+08:002009-04-30T01:51:37.445+08:00<div style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">May 1 can't wait. This BLOG will SOON CEASE to EXIST. I love this blog but I have to let go - and move on.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">The act of choosing is the oxygen to your soul.</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">PROJECT DENNIO</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Awakening from the deepest slumber: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://projectdennio.blogspot.com/">http://projectdennio.blogspot.com/</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Visit it now.</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8013187597167666697-9036258874183398297?l=angnakaraannidennio.blogspot.com'/></div>J.D. Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-81932886154930751852008-09-25T15:05:00.003+08:002008-09-25T15:31:12.761+08:00<p align="justify">Tomorrow at about 10 in the morning, my blog would be given a brand new look with brand new perspectives and hopefully, the author himself would have a brand new life. From the darkness of this blog to a blog that would be filled with life, love, hope and faith. Am I going to delete this blog completely? I think I would. This had been a sad memory of my very very dark past. But I am grateful that I went through all those things. <span style="font-style: italic;">Baka hanggang ngayon, nasa dilim ako at lagi na lang nadadapa. Bukas, magsisimula uli ako.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">At isang mensahe sa mga ilang nagalit sa mga ipinost ko nitong mga huling buwan: hindi pa tapos ang lahat. Medyo nanahimik lang ako dahil na rin sa payo ng isang nagkomento na magsaliksik ako nang malaman ko ang totoo. At iyun na nga, totoo nga ang mga pinagsasabi ko. Sensya na, walang personalan. Trabaho lang.</p><p align="justify">And to those who have given some of their time to read and drop some comments, thank you very much. To Entrecard who had been very valuable to my blog's life when it comes to free traffic, thank you. And to the countless personalities I've known through blogs, thank you. <span style="font-style: italic;">Basta, baka may makalimutan pa ako.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.</span><br /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The former 'me' is about to come back.</span><br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/josedenniolim" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-46326835859306863002008-08-28T15:58:00.002+08:002008-08-28T16:14:10.632+08:00<p align="center"><a href="http://blogactionday.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogactionday.s3.amazonaws.com/banners/Badge_300x160.jpg" /></a></p><p align="justify">Once again, bloggers are going to make history. The successful <span style="font-weight: bold;">Blog Action Day 2007</span> focused on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">environment</span>. Now on its second year, it's focus for this year is <span style="font-weight: bold;">poverty</span>. You may ask, what in the world is "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Blog Action Day</span>?" Taken from their <a href="http://blogactionday.org/" target="_blank">website</a>:<br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"<a href="http://blogactionday.org/" target="_blank">Blog Action Day</a></span> is an annual nonprofit event that aims to unite the world’s bloggers, podcasters and videocasters, to post about the same issue on the same day. Our aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion.</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" align="justify">One Issue, Thousands of Voices</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Global issues like poverty are extremely complex. There is no simple, clear answer. By asking thousands of different people to give their viewpoints and opinions, Blog Action Day creates an extraordinary lens through which to view these issues. Each blogger brings their own perspective and ideas. Each blogger posts relating to their own blog topic. And each blogger engages their audience differently.</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" align="justify">What is the aim of Blog Action Day?</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">First and last, the purpose of Blog Action Day is to create a discussion. We ask bloggers to take a single day out of their schedule and focus it on an important issue.</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">By doing so on the same day, the blogging community effectively changes the conversation on the web and focuses audiences around the globe on that issue.</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Out of this discussion naturally flow actions, advice, ideas, plans, and empowerment. In 2007 on the theme of the Environment, we saw bloggers running environmental experiments, detailing innovative ideas on creating sustainable practices and focusing audience’s attentions on organizations and companies promoting green agendas. In 2008 we aim to again focus the blogging community’s energies and passions, this time on the mammoth issue of global poverty.</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" align="justify">Mass Participation</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">From the smallest online journals, to huge online magazines, to EU ministers, to professionals and amateurs, Blog Action Day is about mass participation. Anyone is free to join in on Blog Action Day and there is no limit on the number of posts, the type of posts or the direction of thoughts and opinions."</p><p align="justify">Join <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://blogactionday.org/" target="_blank">BLOG ACTION DAY 2008</a> now and let us help make a difference through our blogs.<br /></p><center><a href="http://blogactionday.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogactionday.s3.amazonaws.com/banners/468x60.jpg" /></a></center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-55035706829468924282008-08-28T14:49:00.003+08:002008-08-28T15:10:50.322+08:00<p align="justify">This game reminds me of the days not so long ago when I'm desperate to have a 'date.' Hehe.. There's a lot of pick up lines roaming around the cellphones here in the Philippines like: "I lost my number, can I have yours?" What the? You might get slapped by the girl. Unless, you're one of a kind. But sometimes it works. :D Just like using <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=18714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.VO5VictoryHair.com" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Extreme Style by VO5</span></a> hair spray if you want to get that <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=18714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.VO5VictoryHair.com" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Victory Hair</span></a>. Try to play this game: <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=18714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.VO5VictoryHair.com" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ultimate Flirting Championship</span></a>. Well this is the best place for the expert flirts out there. Hehe.. :D I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed playing it. :D</p><p width="100%" align="center"><embed pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://www.yourminis.com/Dir/GetContainer.api?uri=yourminis/evb/mini:UFCWidget" width="400" height="380" wmode="transparent" FlashVars="CXNID=1000009_GW.6345NXC&statshostname=stats.yourminis.com&hostname=www.yourminis.com&width=400&swfhost=ct.yourminis.com&uri=yourminis/evb/mini%3AUFCWidget&height=380&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed><br /><a title="For more widgets please visit www.yourminis.com" href="http://www.yourminis.com/index_minis.aspx?embeddedmini" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="For more widgets please visit www.yourminis.com" src="http://www.yourminis.com/images/poweredby.png"/></a></p><center><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=18714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.VO5VictoryHair.com" id="disclosure_bar_853" onmouseout="itk_disclosure_badge.hide();ad_closed=true;" onmouseover="ad_closed=false;itk_disclosure_badge.show(853, 'ss', 18714);" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sponsored by Extreme Style by VO5" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=18714&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fuploads%2Fsocialspark%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2F9947%2Fgray_disclosure_badge.jpg" /></a><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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And for stress loaded people out there it is good to relax and 'de-stress' yourself with the popular Japanese spoof TV show which is also called <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=18266&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.screenlifegames.com%2Fbanzai.php" rel="nofollow">BANZAI</a>! And now, Banzai is available on DVD!</p><p align="justify">The DVD is filled with clips from the episodes of the popular TV show <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=18266&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.screenlifegames.com%2Fbanzai.php" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Banzai</span></a>. The game is played by watching the DVD and betting on the outcome of the stunt or event by using different sushi pieces (creatively named <span style="font-weight: bold;">King Fu Carl, Lois, Chum </span>and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Tako</span>). Then the players place their bets on different bowls as fast as they can using chopsticks. The bowls are the choices for the correct answer to the question that would be flashed on the screen before a stunt, action or event ends. And the winner gets all the sushi. (I wonder if its edible? :D)</p><p align="justify">To see a glimpse of one of the 'sushi pieces' used in the game, you might as well want to check out this mini game call <a href="http://www.banzai.com/downloads.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tako-gotchi</span></a>. You can also get some 'rubbish' for your computer there. (Well actually, they are wallpapers.)</p><p align="justify">I myself have tried to play the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tako-gotchi</span> game and see what my <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tako-gotchi</span> is doing:</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SLZII9u13DI/AAAAAAAAAMo/_EsdlcjL6bI/s1600-h/tako.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SLZII9u13DI/AAAAAAAAAMo/_EsdlcjL6bI/s400/tako.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239454535339334706" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Watching the TV. :)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SLZJAUfS5YI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Hgd411ZNO7Q/s1600-h/tako2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SLZJAUfS5YI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Hgd411ZNO7Q/s400/tako2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239455486340949378" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Eating up a poor fish, hehe.. :D<br /></p><p align="justify">And you have to go anywhere to get this amazing game. You can get it online at there website found here. And also you might as well want to add <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tako</span> up to your MySpace: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/takotheocto">www.myspace.com/takotheocto</a>.<br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ScreenLife Games</span> is at it again. They launched a new Banzai game. Check it out:<br /></p><center><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=18266&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.screenlifegames.com" id="disclosure_bar_1226" onmouseout="itk_disclosure_badge.hide();ad_closed=true;" onmouseover="ad_closed=false;itk_disclosure_badge.show(1226, 'ss', 18266);" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sponsored by Screenlife Games" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=18266&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fuploads%2Fsocialspark%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2F15267%2Fgray_disclosure_badge.jpg" /></a><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Red Army in the Philippines refers to the New People's Army and the different leftist activist groups such as Bayan Muna, Kabataan Party, Gabriela, ANAKPAWIS, ANAKBAYAN, League of Filipino Students, etc. This is my personal reflection, being a 'former pseudo activist' from one of these groups.)</span></p><p align="justify">Somebody had replied to first post <a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/08/red-army-in-philippines.html" target="_blank">(Red Army in the Philippines?)</a> via my <a href="http://josedenniolim.multiply.com/" target="_blank">Multiply account</a>. The commenter was a former colleague from one of the activists groups in the school. If I'm not mistaken, I've met (or seen) him once. He is one of the most 'active' activists who really have the heart for his chosen cause. Well, here's what he had to say:</p><p align="justify"></p><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><p align="justify">"A little information is a dangerous thing.</p><p align="justify">- if you'll read news from the 90s, you'll see that those who were behind the "purges" were actually expelled from the Movement. like Popoy Lagman and Romulo Kintanar and Arturo Tabara.<br /></p><p align="justify">- the NPA is not the only armed group in the Phil. countryside. there is also the RHB (in Central Luzon), and RPA (in the Visayas). why am i telling you this? it is because these groups have a tendency to pose as the NPAs while committing nefarious activities. for example, there are reports that NPAs ask for money ("tax collections") from ordinary people. but the NPA's money on such policies is that they only take money from "class enemies" meaning landlords and big corporations. so, most of the time, these are actually bandit groups using another group's color to lend legitimacy. after all, many businesses in the countryside pay up despite admonitions from the military not to.</p><p align="justify">in fact, the NPA is highly hated by huge mining companies and illegal loggers. you could try looking for "Green Warrior", a 1996 documentary that showed the NPA's policy of protecting natural resources wherever they have a presence. and I guess its in the news that not a week passes without some mining or logging company getting their equipment burnt (take note, no employees were harmed, right?).</p><p align="justify">now, i will speak from personal experience. while it is true that BM and all the progressive partylist groups endorsed Recto, it is wrong to assume that it was a decision enforced in a monolithic way. matindi ung debate namin nun, lalo na sa mga partylist supporters sa youth, at lalo na sa UP. kung nagmukha man na solidly namin sinuportahan si Recto, it is quite the opposite. nirespeto ang aming opinion that he doesn't deserve support pero at the same time, hindi kami compelled na ibigay ung mga campaign materials nya. kahit nga si Kiko Pangilinan, di rin namin sinunod yung pag-support sa kanya.</p><p align="justify">bottom line is, you can't affect the "getting there" of "where you want to got" unless you are part of it. sniping from a bystander's distance will only provide more ammunition for those who want to crush the peoples' movement."</p></blockquote><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">Anyway, I have my response in my <a href="http://josedenniolim.multiply.com/journal/item/212/The_Red_Army_in_the_Philippines" target="_blank">Multiply account</a> so go see it there.</p><p align="justify">I have always thought about this topic. Their behavior.</p><p align="justify">First, on cigarettes and mess.<br /></p><p align="justify">Why do they keep on using cigarettes? Isn't it a bad influence to the youth? I think they should be the 'role models' if they want to attract more youth to join their ranks. Oh, maybe it might be as well used to attract more youth because they would be joining a 'cool group.' I don't know.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuFAWFIGbI/AAAAAAAAALo/RWwhRuww_gU/s1600-h/sigarilyo2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuFAWFIGbI/AAAAAAAAALo/RWwhRuww_gU/s400/sigarilyo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236425232721910194" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">And at that certain point wherein they somehow criticized the "No Smoking Policy" here in our school, I want to ask them, why? Is it 'bad to ban something bad?' We all know that cigarettes do nothing good to our health and well-being. Yet, why do they tolerate that? And why do they 'criticize' such 'good policy'? It isn't a repression of 'their right to smoke.' But I think, it violates 'our right to breathe clean air.' I may be misinformed or know 'little' again on this issue but that's as far I could remember reading from a paper.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuEtuC9nfI/AAAAAAAAALg/O5uoPpVWNj4/s1600-h/sigarilyo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuEtuC9nfI/AAAAAAAAALg/O5uoPpVWNj4/s320/sigarilyo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236424912737770994" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">Isn't it a sign that they too are "irresponsible people'? What kind of leadership can we expect from them? This too coincides with the fact that after their rallies, they always leave that place with lots of litter and garbage. Why don't they clean it up after all it is them who used it for their democratic exercise? Isn't it a violation of 'our right to a clean environment?'</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuFoMTiJTI/AAAAAAAAALw/-O0ibRXO2uU/s1600-h/basura.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKuFoMTiJTI/AAAAAAAAALw/-O0ibRXO2uU/s400/basura.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236425917292750130" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">And speaking of environmental issues, they too are active in campaigning for the closure of abusive mining companies that exploits our mountains and forests. Well, that's good. But how can you even talk like that when yourselves cannot clean up the mess that you have caused? Is it right to say that 'you practice what you preach?' If they can't do such simple thing as cleaning up their mess after a rally, how can we be sure that they can 'clean up' our rotten society as well?</p><p align="justify">More on cigarettes on my next post. But you can find it here: <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://josedenniolim.multiply.com/" target="_blank">josedenniolim.multiply.com</a></span> because for the next few days, I'll be on 'Filipino language' mode in celebration of the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) here in the Philippines. 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-73108859164506442422008-08-15T12:30:00.004+08:002008-08-15T13:08:28.174+08:00<p align="justify">I've remembered my grandmother who died a year ago because of stroke. She was hospitalized for a month and it's really hard to see her slowly dying. She maybe taking the best medicines and taken care of by the best doctors but we all know that a massive stroke like that would only go one way: death. She's my best grandma. I have talked about her in my other blog on how she believes in my dream no matter what other people says.</p><p align="justify">Seventeen years of being with her is not enough to be able to know her better. I would want to ask more on her life during the war, on how she was able to raise 9 children and how close she is to God. But I can never again ask her those questions, nor even hear her sweet voice. 'Cause she's already gone. If there's only a way to cure her, I'm going to give it to her. And one of the possible things that could have helped her was stem cells.</p><p align="justify">A very controversial topic yet its use is very promising. It could possibly heal all diseases, specially degenerative diseases like stroke, heart attack, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, etc. There had been no other medical breakthrough like this that promises to heal almost all sickness and save someone's life.</p><p align="justify">And right now, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celle.com" rel="nofollow">Cryo-Cell International Inc. or C'elle,</a> a US based company registered with the Food and Drug Administration of the US, offers exclusive and revolutionary stem cell technology empowers women to safely and easily collect non-controversial, potentially life-saving stem cells found in menstrual blood.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="C_elle_kit_image" src="http://socialspark.com/uploads/socialspark/public/assets/318/C_elle_Kit_Image.JPG" height="375" width="450" /><br /></p><p align="justify">Scientific study of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celle.com" rel="nofollow">C'elle</a> stem cells was recently published in the prestigious Journal of Cell Transplantation. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celle.com" rel="nofollow">C'elle</a> menstrual stem cells have demonstrated the ability to differentiate into other cell types such as heart muscle, cartilage, nerve and bone stem cells. This translates into the potential for future therapeutic developments to possibly treat major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, MS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's; as well as possible cosmeceutical applications like anti-aging and wound-healing. Menstrual stem cells are a 100% match for the woman donor and may possibly match her first degree relatives.</p><p align="justify">Still not convinced? 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This is a really great offer.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What's that amount compared to the life that this simple kit would be saving.</span><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" align="justify">Invest in yourself today for tomorrow's health care, and let yourself enjoy the moments with your loved for a long time. And maybe... the life you save maybe your own!</p><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celle.com" rel="nofollow">PURCHASE C'ELLE HERE RIGHT NOW</a>!</span><br /></p><center><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celle.com" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sponsored by C'elle" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=16759&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fuploads%2Fsocialspark%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2F14987%2Fgray_disclosure_badge.jpg" /></a><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? Subscribe in a reader</a></p></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8013187597167666697-7310885916450644242?l=angnakaraannidennio.blogspot.com'/></div>J.D. Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-77158092860745494622008-08-14T16:30:00.003+08:002008-08-14T16:57:26.477+08:00<p align="justify">Two awards in a span of a week?! Thanks a lot <a href="http://dye-meyd.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jemade</span></a> for tagging me!! :D</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKPt75plvPI/AAAAAAAAALQ/oTAscV2El4o/s1600-h/BrillanteWeblog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKPt75plvPI/AAAAAAAAALQ/oTAscV2El4o/s400/BrillanteWeblog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234288805277973746" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">The above recipients of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brillante Weblog</span> are welcomed to put the Logo on their personal Blogs and have the honor of passing this award to seven other bloggers.</p><p align="justify">Here are the rules for passing on the award:</p><p align="justify">1. Put the logo on your Blog</p><p align="justify">2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.</p><p align="justify">3. Nominate at least seven other Blogs</p><p align="justify">4. Add links to those Blogs on your Blog</p><p align="justify">5. Leave a message for your nominee on their Blog.</p><p align="justify">This is really cool!!! So for this time I'm again tagging my ka-<a href="http://www.agimat.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Agimat</span></a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://weird-artistic-gal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ms. Gumamela</a> (her blog: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://weird-artistic-gal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Weird Artistic Gal</a>) for her wonderful and inspiring blog posts (I love the <a href="http://weird-artistic-gal.blogspot.com/2008/08/letter-to-toilet.html" target="_blank">Letter to the Toilet</a> post, my favorite sitting place, hahaha... :D) and my six other blogger friends who are so generous for allowing me to have my link on their pages: <a href="http://dpositiveside.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elaine of The Positive Side</span></a> (she gave me the <a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/08/arte-y-pico-award.html" target="_blank">Arte Y Pico Award</a>, my first award!!!), <a href="http://endaymo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enday of Kwento ni Enday</span></a> (she's cute and pretty but taken yata, hahahaha... :D), <a href="http://salaswildthoughts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Salas?</span></a> (sorry I don't know his real name or nick just based it on his web address) of <a href="http://salaswildthoughts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Composed Gentleman</span></a> (For recognizing Filipino bloggers), <a href="http://babydeeanne.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baby Deeanne of The Different Faces of Me</span></a> (Another cutie, but I'm not sure if she's taken hahaha.. :D) and <a href="http://galatayo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ms. Wandering Elephant of Gala Tayo</span></a> (for referring me to <a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/08/join-pinoy-bloggers-now.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pinoy Bloggers</span></a>.)</p><p align="justify">Thanks a lot and Congratulations!! :)<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-22265206656359900532008-08-13T09:33:00.007+08:002008-08-13T11:07:23.477+08:00<p align="justify">This is an email sent to me from <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/about.php" target="_blank">Avaaz.org</a>, a new global web movement with a simple democratic mission: to close the gap between the world we have, and the world most people everywhere want.<a href="http://www.avaaz.org/" target="_blank"><br /></a></p><p align="justify">Dear Friends,</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">The conflict in Georgia is escalating dangerously. Russian troops have moved deep into the country, and thousands of civilians are at risk.</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKI8U1hglBI/AAAAAAAAALA/wq5IU25tiLc/s1600-h/georgia-russia+conflict.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKI8U1hglBI/AAAAAAAAALA/wq5IU25tiLc/s400/georgia-russia+conflict.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233812045620614162" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/popup?id=5555261" target="_blank">ABCNews.go.com</a></span><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Diplomats are scrambling to find a solution, and the European Union has proposed a ceasefire and withdrawal of all forces to their previous positions. China has also called for an "Olympic Truce", an ancient tradition that asks all countries to cease hostilities during the Olympic Games.<br />Georgia and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire, but reports of fighting continue -- we urgently need a full withdrawal of all forces to prevent further conflict.</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">In the next 48 hours, a massive global public outcry would show Russian and Georgian leaders that the world wants a ceasefire, and that further aggression will damage a country's international reputation. Click below to sign our emergency petition and then forward this email to your friends and family. We'll publicize the petition in the media and deliver it the UN Security Council and the Russian and Georgian governments:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/georgia_ceasefire_now/97.php?cl_tf_sign=1" target="_blank">SIGN THE PETITION NOW!!!</a></span></p><p align="justify">or this link:<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/georgia_ceasefire_now/97.php?cl_tf_sign=1" target="_blank">http://www.avaaz.org/en/georgia_ceasefire_now/97.php?cl_tf_sign=1</a></span><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Russia and Georgia have a long history of tensions, but the recent hostilities were sparked over a small region called South Ossetia, which is seeking separation from Georgia. For years South Ossetia has had de facto autonomy, but after clashes between Ossete militia and Georgian troops, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili ordered the army to occupy the breakaway province. The Russian army immediately responded by driving the Georgian army out, bombing targets and attacking towns deep within Georgia.</p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">History teaches us that small wars easily spark larger ones. Saakashvili has applied to join NATO, angering Russian Prime Minister Putin, who may be using the invasion to remove the Georgian leader and teach a lesson to other Russian neighbours who would like to join NATO. As Georgia is a close ally of the United States, the conflict could escalate dangerously. The Georgian and South Ossetian people could become victims of a great global contest for power in the oil rich region.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKI8x7kUnFI/AAAAAAAAALI/tP14MXHHWfk/s1600-h/georgia-russia+conflict2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKI8x7kUnFI/AAAAAAAAALI/tP14MXHHWfk/s320/georgia-russia+conflict2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233812545459231826" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo Taken From <a href="http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/home/9642512.asp?gid=244&amp;sz=18616" target="_blank">Hurriyet.com</a><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Wars get more vicious and harder to end the longer they last. The best time to stop this one is right now -- let's act now, and help make a full withdrawal of all forces the first step in a peaceful, negotiated solution to the root causes of conflict in this troubled region.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" align="justify">With hope,</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" align="justify">Ricken, Iain, Veronique, Graziela, Brett, Paul, Pascal, Milena and the whole Avaaz team</p><p align="justify">PS - Here are some links for more information on this conflict, and a link to learn more about Avaaz campaigns:</p><p align="justify">For more information about Avaaz campaigns:</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" align="justify"><a href="https://secure.avaaz.org/en/report_back_2" target="_blank">https://secure.avaaz.org/en/report_back_2</a></p><p align="justify">For more background on the conflict in Georgia:</p><p align="justify">International Crisis Group: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=5623&amp;l=1" target="_blank">“War in Georgia”</a></p><p align="justify">BBC: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/europe/2008/georgia_russia_conflict/default.stm" target="_blank">“Georgia-Russia Conflict”</a></p><p align="justify">Financial Times: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/90c9bd3c-6805-11dd-8d3b-0000779fd18c.html" target="_blank">“Russia is forfeiting its world standing”</a><br /></p><p align="justify">The European Union proposes a ceasefire:</p><p align="justify">Moscow Times: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/600/42/369718.htm" target="_blank">“Europe takes lead in bid to resolve conflict”</a><br /></p><p align="justify">IHT: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/11/europe/diplo.php" target="_blank">“Europe taking a diplomatic approach to Caucasus conflict”</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/georgia_ceasefire_now/97.php?cl_tf_sign=1" target="_blank">SIGN THE PETITION NOW!!!</a></span></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-11866316779175723982008-08-12T16:23:00.009+08:002008-08-12T18:18:26.408+08:00<p style="font-style: italic;" align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Disclaimer: No personal attacks, this is just a blog post. My thoughts. My opinions. It may seem like a backstabbing attack on my former colleagues, but still this what's in my mind. And for them, read with an open mind.)</span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 1</span></p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFe3CTq7-I/AAAAAAAAAKY/Rl4f3IMAxW0/s1600-h/anakbayan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFe3CTq7-I/AAAAAAAAAKY/Rl4f3IMAxW0/s400/anakbayan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233568541586419682" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://lengua-et-pluma.livejournal.com/" target="_blank">Lengua et Pluma</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">Its no secret that I'm a member of one comprehensive mass organization. I joined the group without anyone recruiting me in. Why did I join? Because of the situation of UP during that time. It is about to increase its tuition and other fees by 300%. Now it is 1000-1500 pesos/unit, up from the previous 300 pesos per unit. I joined in the 'fight' because I would want that to be scrapped. I have been thinking about my sister and my cousin. They will never be able to get into UP because of the high costs. Although during that time, the UP admin is doing a 'information dissemination campaign' to explain the policy, which I prefer to call a propaganda to divide the students, I didn't believe them. I know that even though they claim to have this 'socialized tuition' scheme for deserving but poor students, it would be hard to get one.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFhNj1FIVI/AAAAAAAAAKg/Vs4KmAokMnI/s1600-h/junk+tofi2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFhNj1FIVI/AAAAAAAAAKg/Vs4KmAokMnI/s400/junk+tofi2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233571127565295954" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://www.bikoy.net/archives/2006/12/16/bittersweet-up-christmas-tuition-increase/" target="_blank">Bikoy.net</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">And so on that the fateful 28th day of June 2006, I went to their exhibit at the 2nd floor of Palma Hall, and signed up for that org. It was a life changing decision that I've made.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFhqRdtD5I/AAAAAAAAAKo/gqg1xpu7gqk/s1600-h/junk+tofi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFhqRdtD5I/AAAAAAAAAKo/gqg1xpu7gqk/s400/junk+tofi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233571620851617682" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/90925261@N00/2590476357/" target="_blank">Flickr.com</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">After that, I had an argument with my parents. A really intense argument. I think I didn't won. But after that, I still go to their 'educational discussions' or EDs. But soon after that, I went astray; literally. I would sometimes end up walking around the academic oval (in UP) or go to the nearest internet cafe and drown myself into my blog (the previous one). Anyway, that would be another blog post.</p><p align="justify">Why is my post entitled the red army? I don't know. It just came to my mind that I want to talk about this topic on my blog.</p><p align="justify">If I'm not mistaken (correct me tibak guys and gals), they support the armed struggle by, who else, the New People's Army. And they adhere to the 'teachings' of Prof. Jose Maria Sison. They also somehow look up to the teachings of Mao Zedong and Karl Marx. And of course, their favorite color is red.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFi4Je6FII/AAAAAAAAAKw/C-7r9uKkLdg/s1600-h/jose_maria_sison.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFi4Je6FII/AAAAAAAAAKw/C-7r9uKkLdg/s400/jose_maria_sison.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233572958738977922" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken from <a href="http://burning.typepad.com/burningman/2007/08/jose-maria-siso.html" target="_blank">http://burning.typepad.com/</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">Some of you may have noticed. I have been using 'they' instead of 'we'. Why? Because somehow I already do not now agree to what have they been doing.</p><p align="justify">I have always believed that for change to come, everyone must be united. I have also believed that rallies are good democratic exercise. But what is not agreeable is the aftermath. The streets are full of trash left by the rallyists. And the heavy traffic jam that they have caused. Well, they may say that the woman sitting in Malacanang is the garbage that we need to get rid off but before doing that, can they have the responsibility to clean up their own 'mess'? If not, this could be a sign that they are going to be another 'mess' that we are going to have in the government IF they finally took over.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFjLoplauI/AAAAAAAAAK4/x_rKjqYwZ-0/s1600-h/ralph+recto.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFjLoplauI/AAAAAAAAAK4/x_rKjqYwZ-0/s400/ralph+recto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233573293522774754" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Photo Taken from <a href="http://www.senatorrecto.com/biography.php" target="_blank">SenatorRecto.com</a><br /></p><p align="justify">I have always believed that the E-VAT passed by this government and authored by Ralph Recto is too much and another burden to all of us. But why did you threw your support for Ralph Recto which was the author of that scheme? You said (specifically Bayan Muna) that you supported him because he is supporting you in your fight against extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances. But isn't that selfish and double-standard? I also condemn these killings and kidnappings but isn't it much important to be at the side of the people whom E-VAT had made them suffer a lot?</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFdEh-u8UI/AAAAAAAAAKI/ezuDBO0rF5o/s1600-h/npa+fighter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFdEh-u8UI/AAAAAAAAAKI/ezuDBO0rF5o/s400/npa+fighter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233566574403580226" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1582112-1,00.html" target="_blank">Time.com</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">They are fast in condemning the 'wrongdoings' of the military. But why they can't condemn the 'wrongdoings' of the NPAs which some are already extortion and money making activities. Is it because they are 'heavily-linked' with the NPA? I don't know. Maybe they can answer. Or maybe not. Because they would want to keep it as a secret.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFd3Gt8kkI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/ZrJnpYiQYVI/s1600-h/npa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKFd3Gt8kkI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/ZrJnpYiQYVI/s400/npa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233567443258741314" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Taken From <a href="http://www.espionageinfo.com/Te-Uk/Terrorist-Organizations-Freezing-of-Assets.html" target="_blank">EspionageInfo.com</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">And If they actually supported the NPA, then they agree to what have happened during th 1980s-1990s wherein a lot of 'purges' happened. It involved the killings of hundreds of 'comrades' who are suspected of being a 'deep penetration agent' of the military or simply those who are not sympathizers to the cause. I don't know. Maybe they could answer.<br /></p><p align="justify">I would like to clarify just one thing. I like the idea of having a socialist state, base on what I understand of it. (As I understand it, a socialist state is a kind of state wherein the welfare of the people is the top priority and protected from selfish interests, e.g. multinational corporations, imperialists, etc. And there would be equal representation of the people with equal opportunities to be a part of the government.) And that is what they also want. But the only problem is how we are going to get there.</p><p align="justify">To be continued... 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-15638680725616690162008-08-12T13:10:00.005+08:002008-08-12T13:56:18.759+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEfkXKUarI/AAAAAAAAAJw/Jco4tqssw0g/s1600-h/beijing+olympics.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEfkXKUarI/AAAAAAAAAJw/Jco4tqssw0g/s400/beijing+olympics.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233498951534275250" border="0" /></a><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/08/photo_olympics_fireworks.html" target="_blank">Nola.com</a></span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">The whole world (including me) witnessed the grand opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics last August 8, 2008 at exactly 8:08 PM. It was really a grand showcase of China's growing might, power and importance in the international scene. We were awed by the splendid performance of the 10,000 people who participated on the opening ceremonies. The colorful and bright fireworks temporarily made us forget the pollution and the human rights abuses the Chinese government has committed.</p><p align="justify">The Chinese government, most especially the Communist Party of China should see the Olympics as a reminder that we should uphold human rights. There should be justice, freedom and equality like in the different sporting events in the Olympics. Isn't it ironical that such 'noble' event that promotes the said values and virtues is being held in a country where repression of freedom and violations of human rights are happening by the minute?</p><p align="justify">China is said to be a 'communist nation' but since the early '80s, it has veered away from the 'communist principles' which is being promoted by the late Mao Tse Tsung. Neither they are now a 'capitalist' country. The type of principles that they are currently doing are more of a 'dictatorship.' Look at how they repress the Tibetans crying out for independence. And how can we forget what I call as the bloodiest and most repressive dispersal of a demonstration calling for 'genuine reforms' which is the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.</p><p align="justify">China should be ashamed of itself. Propaganda would not help. They should rethink their ways. They've got a great deal of philosophical teachings whether it be by Confucius or the Buddha. They should try to apply it to themselves. That alone would help them have the 'change of heart.' And it's a great shame that the United Nations which is supposedly promoting the values and virtues of democracy is very silent on this issue. Not only on China but also on the US war of aggression against Iraq. Why?</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKElvnOQVhI/AAAAAAAAAKA/AXISnRGdNoA/s1600-h/philippine+olympic+committee.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKElvnOQVhI/AAAAAAAAAKA/AXISnRGdNoA/s400/philippine+olympic+committee.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233505741894080018" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">Anyway, like most of the Filipinos here at home and abroad, I'm hoping to see an Olympic gold medal worn by a Filipino athlete. Last night I have seen JB Walsh, one of the Filipino Olympians, in action on the 200 meter breaststroke for men. Well, I thought that was a match for the gold medal but it was not. Anyway, my sister and I were cheering in front of our television and in the end, he eventually placed FIRST. Wow, I do hope he would be the one to give our country our first GOLD medal.</p><p align="justify">If I'm not mistaken, I think he is in the same competition where the legendary Michael Phelps of the US is competing. Well, I hope he wouldn't be intimidated and go for the gold!</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEkzbGtDNI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/wQ6RygTK0Q8/s1600-h/2008+BeijingOlympics.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEkzbGtDNI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/wQ6RygTK0Q8/s400/2008+BeijingOlympics.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233504707849030866" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of <a href="https://wiki.cci.edu.au/spaces/listattachmentsforspace.action?key=CIA">wiki.cci.edu.au</a><br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-31103570194756541882008-08-12T12:20:00.005+08:002008-08-12T12:37:31.858+08:00<p align="justify">It's been two years since I've started blogging but it wasn't until last August 9, 2008 at 10:37 P.M. (Philippine Time) when I got this very nice award from the owner of <a href="http://dpositiveside.blogspot.com/2008/08/arte-y-pico-award.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Positive Side</span></a>. You really don't know how it means a lot to me. I really treasure everybody who gives me a small pat on my shoulder. Thank you very much! :)</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKERXGgVMLI/AAAAAAAAAJo/_pbX2JfZFsg/s1600-h/arte+y+pico+award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKERXGgVMLI/AAAAAAAAAJo/_pbX2JfZFsg/s400/arte+y+pico+award.jpg" alt="arte y pico award" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233483330562109618" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The rules for passing this honor on:<br /><br />1) Pick 5 blogs that you would like to award this honor to.<br />2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.<br />3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.<br />4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “<a href="http://arteypico.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Arte y Pico</a>” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And now to pass on the award that was given to me, here are my awardees:</p><ul><li><a href="http://weird-artistic-gal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Weird Artistic Gal<br /></a></li><li><a href="http://vikki.blisteredfate.com/" target="_blank">Livin' the Life!</a></li><li><a href="http://callcentergal.com/" target="_blank">Call Center Gal</a></li><li><a href="http://elclaves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Greenfields of My Menace</a></li><li><a href="http://www.klitorika.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">memoirs of Klitorika</a></li></ul><p align="justify">Congratulations too! :D<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-34141055016646846052008-08-12T11:12:00.005+08:002008-08-12T12:19:18.665+08:00<p align="justify">Eyeglasses with prices starting at $8.00 with the best features and stylish as well? Is it true? Well, read on.<br /></p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEOelppEDI/AAAAAAAAAJY/AALhXW_8lH4/s1600-h/zenni+optical+%248+prescription+eyeglass.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEOelppEDI/AAAAAAAAAJY/AALhXW_8lH4/s400/zenni+optical+%248+prescription+eyeglass.jpg" alt="zenni optical $8 prescription eyeglass" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233480160646860850" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">I've been using eyeglasses since I was in Grade Five and I've still have to find that optical store that offers the best eyeglasses yet at a low price. Well, look no more, here is <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php" target="_blank">Zenni Optical</a>, one of the best places to get your quality eyeglasses at a very affordable price.</p><p align="justify">One great thing about getting your eyeglasses from Zenni Optical is that when using their eyeglasses, you won't look like an old maid or a bald man with those heavy and big eyeglasses. Zenni Optical offers you their huge selection of stylish frames and lensesthat will surely suits your fashion statement. For more on these stylish frames and lenses, go here: <a href="http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php?cat=29" target="_blank">Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni</a>. You will find huge selection of frames, with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic) lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens.</p><p align="justify">For budget conscious people out there, Zenni Optical offers you their <a href="http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php" target="_blank">Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses</a>. Imagine, eyeglasses starting at $8.00! Isn't that an incredible offer? And you actually get more than what you pay for! Why? Here are the reasons why:</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEO1RJH0QI/AAAAAAAAAJg/aBmOSZFzSsQ/s1600-h/zenni+optical+%248+stylish+prescription+eyeglass.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SKEO1RJH0QI/AAAAAAAAAJg/aBmOSZFzSsQ/s400/zenni+optical+%248+stylish+prescription+eyeglass.jpg" alt="zenni optical $8 stylish prescription eyeglass" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233480550278746370" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">It comes with high quality stylish frame, thin and light 1.57 index lens with ANTI-SCRATCH COATING and FULL UV PROTECTION! And not only that, you'll also get a high quality hard eyeglass case and a Microfiber lens cleaning cloth. And Zenni Optical gives you a FULL GUARANTEE that you only get the best products from them.</p><p align="justify">And why they have these low prices? The Secret to Zenni’s Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer, with no middlemen and virtually no advertising budget.<br /></p><p align="justify">Not yet convinced? Watch this video from FOX News (<a href="http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=7AC86B4EE9EEC0FA4750BC35C68C8A25?contentId=5835241&amp;version=3&amp;locale=EN-US&amp;layoutCode=VSTY&amp;pageId=1.1.1&amp;sflg=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Zenni Optical was on FOX news!</span></a>) which sees whether Zenni Optical products are a real deal or a dud.<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-62535256936491226992008-08-08T09:00:00.003+08:002008-08-08T10:04:14.632+08:00<p align="justify">Before my <a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/08/memoirs-of-klitorika-blog-and-book.html">blog/book review for memoirs of KLITORIKA</a>, here is story on how I finally got the copy of that book.</p><p align="justify">I started my journey to find that precious jewel at 12:30 PM. I took the MRT to go to Megamall. Why Megamall when SM North is just around the corner? Well, not really. Just a jeepney ride from my school. It was because I haven't been there since I was 8 or 9 years old. Yeah, it's unbelievable but true. I really don't like going to malls. <span style="font-style: italic;">Lagi lang sumasakit paa ko sa kalalakad.</span></p><p align="justify">Anyway, because <a href="http://www.klitorika.blogspot.com/">she</a> said that her books are now available at the National Bookstore, that was my first stop. But to my dismay, her book is nowhere in sight. So, I spent an hour on the store scanning all the books that piqued my interest. I spotted this very interesting book written by Victor Corpuz about the tactics of the NPA. Well, even though I'm very much interested in that book, it was not the one I'm planning to buy.</p><p align="justify">So off I went to another store which is Powerbooks. I'm not expecting to see her book there (because she didn't mention that it is available there) but I'm surprised to find another interesting book published by PSICOM, authored by the 'famous' blogger named "<a href="http://jaypanti.blogspot.com/">Jay Panti</a>." All of his three books are available there. But again no matter how funny or interesting his book was, it was not the one I'm planning to buy.</p><p align="justify">So after enduring hunger (because I didn't take my lunch)and pain (of walking), I've finally decided to go back to where I should have went to: SM North.</p><p align="justify">And there it is. The last copy of it. And so I immediately ran and grabbed the book <span style="font-style: italic;">(nalaglag pa nga iyung mga katabi dahil para akong magnanakaw na nanghablot ng bag, hehe.. :D)</span> and held tight to it; as if I had found a tresure worth a billion dollars. <span style="font-style: italic;">(overpriced ata? hehe.. :D)</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Walangya talaga, nagpunta pa ko ng malayo tapos nandito lang pala</span>. Its alright. It was worth it. Anyway, the rest is said below. :)<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-71713216477302690302008-08-07T17:35:00.006+08:002008-08-08T08:59:51.670+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJuX6z1sukI/AAAAAAAAAJA/-mlSIPPpqsk/s1600-h/klit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJuX6z1sukI/AAAAAAAAAJA/-mlSIPPpqsk/s400/klit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231942428724607554" border="0" /></a><p align="justify">Shocking title? Well, it may be shocking to my Filipino readers but to others, it may not. But as for me, it came as a surprise to see a blog written by a Filipina in a most 'unconservative' way. It may lead the Filipino 'moralists' and conservatives in an uproar for such a blog but I believe, it is timely to see, read and have a blog that talks differently about being a Filipina that is tied to social norms and 'breaking free' from it.</p><p align="justify">And as my own way of celebrating <span style="font-weight: bold;">'Buwan ng Pambansang Wika' (National Language Month)</span> here in the Philippines, I'm giving you my first ever blog and book review rolled into one. And the first featured blog/book is <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://klitorika.blogspot.com/">memoirs of KLITORIKA</a>.<br /></p><p align="justify">Why is it a blog and a book? Well, she had recently published here first ever book with the same title as her blog. It is a collection of her blog posts with a little revisions but these revisions surely added up 'a lot of spice' into her work.<br /></p><p align="justify">I admire her for coming out and tells it all in <a href="http://klitorika.blogspot.com/">her blog and book.</a> It is indeed a brave attempt to create a 'new niche' in blogs and literature (esp. Phil. literature which I still view as very conservative and reserved). <em>Naunahan niya ako. :) Medyo matagal ko na rin pinaplano na gumawa ng libro na may kapareho niyang tema.</em> But still I think mine would be a lot different.<br /></p><p align="justify">Going back to <a href="http://klitorika.blogspot.com/">her works</a>, a lot would surely raise their eyebrows once they have just read the first part of it. They would surely cry out "This is smut" or "This is a sign of the moral decandence of the youth!!", etc. (Can somebody take me to the hospital, my nose is now bleeding, hahaha.. :D) But that would be for somebody who is not open to new ideas and new thoughts. Somebody without an open mind (and open legs, hahaha... :D) would surely not understand what <a href="http://klitorika.blogspot.com/">she</a> says.</p><p align="justify">I have just bought a copy of the book (the last one in National Bookstore in SM North) and like a child that has finally got his lollipop, I immediately read the book once I got inside the bus. (Well, there's a REALLY LOOONG story on how I finally got to have a copy of that book.) I didn't care the fact that I was standing up. (Kasi wala nang maupuan sa bus.) And It was just a few minutes later that I've realized that some people are raising their brows. <em>At dun ko lang napagtanto na nakatingin sila sa cover.</em> Maybe, the title shocked them, or the apple that looked like the female genitalia. <em>(O may bayad yan ate <a href="http://klitorika.blogspot.com/">klitorika</a>, advertising mula sa akin, haha..)</em> Well, I'm very much sure that one of them would buy the book; out of curiosity.<br /></p><p align="justify">As I browse through its first few pages, I'm really awed on how she was able to say it all: from the most 'intimate and erotic' moments of her life to the most 'philosophical thoughts' she have. Your senses would be tickled (especially between your legs), but as you end each story, you will learn something from it and will make you say, "Oo nga noh, bakit kaya ganun?"<br /></p><p align="justify">And as my last words, let me share you my favorite excerpt from this book and sorry no translation for this:</p><p align="justify"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"...Pero syempre habang lumalaki at nagkakaisip tayo, nagkakaroon na rin tayo ng lakas ng loob na baguhin, ipagbalewala at kalimutan ang mga paniniwala, tradisyon at relihiyong nakagisnan natin dahil sa impluwensiya ng maraming bagay, karanasan at tao sa paligid natin o dahil na rin sa sarili nating pagpapasya."</span><br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" type="application/rss+xml" rel="alternate"><img style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" type="application/rss+xml" rel="alternate">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-4279879091824306712008-08-07T09:54:00.003+08:002008-08-07T11:06:40.518+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJpmPLLCq3I/AAAAAAAAAI4/I9X8yKgsyGs/s1600-h/pinoywriter.net.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJpmPLLCq3I/AAAAAAAAAI4/I9X8yKgsyGs/s320/pinoywriter.net.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231606328027425650" border="0" /></a><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">My WordPress Blog: <a href="http://pinoywriter.net/">http://pinoywriter.net/</a></span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">It was out of curiosity that I applied for a FREE web domain at a site. I thought it was a some sort of a SCAm. But, wow. They are really noble indeed. And after a month, I finally got my OWN, FREE web domain. And I'm glad that I'm going to use it for WordPress.</p><p align="justify">It had been two years since I've heard a lot from bloggers that WordPress is a better platform than the others (like what I'm using right now). But I'm not paying any attention to these criticisms (for Blogger) and praises (for WordPress) until now.</p><p align="justify">I'm thinking a thousand times whether I should move out of Blogger to WordPress. Well, I have been always wanting to have my own domain name which I've finally got from good-hearted people but as of now, I've got no issues with Blogger.</p><p align="justify">So I've contacted the benevolent provider of my domain name and I've asked if they could transfer its use from WordPress to Blogger but unfortunately they won't do it. They just told me that they would help me in using WordPress.</p><p align="justify">I've started to learn about its features and it is not that hard to use. It is even easier to use than Blogger. But can someone out there give me an advice on what to do.</p><p align="justify">What I'm worried about is the fact that I'm going to start again from scratch. My Alexa, PR and everything else would go down to zero. I have to re-market my blog again and as you all know, it took me two years to reach this point.</p><p align="justify">By the way, the domain name is <a href="http://pinoywriter.net/">http://pinoywriter.net</a>. It's really a good domain name. Shorter and easy to remember than my <a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/">http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/</a>. I have already imported my posts from and some ads.<br /></p><p align="justify">What can you say guys? I do hope to get advice or help from techie guys and gals out there.</p><p align="justify">Thanks a lot.<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-78577503052942133652008-08-05T11:46:00.005+08:002008-12-11T06:17:48.353+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfUW9SS25I/AAAAAAAAAIo/gV1r0iDXOf0/s1600-h/moro+islamic+liberation+front+%28MILF%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfUW9SS25I/AAAAAAAAAIo/gV1r0iDXOf0/s400/moro+islamic+liberation+front+%28MILF%29.jpg" alt="moro islamic liberation front (MILF)" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230882983087627154" border="0" /></a><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo Courtesy of </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.pulitzercenter.org/openitem.cfm?id=424" target="_blank">PulitzerCenter.org</a></span><br /></p><p align="justify">Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order on the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement that would create a larger Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao that would be called the Bangsamoro Juridical Entity between the government and <a href="http://www.luwaran.com/" target="_blank">Moro Islamic Liberation Front</a>. This was a 'victory' for the opponents of this MOA. And as for me, we should not take steps on resolving the conflict by further dividing ourselves.</p><p align="justify">I also believe that to solve the problem of the MILF or the Abu Sayaf and the communist insurgency elsewhere is to provide the much needed basic social services of the people (e.g. education, health, housing). Mindanao had been long neglected as well as the far-flung communities which are heavily infested with communist insurgents. I believe that these 'revolutionaries' (not rebels, because in the first place, they are crying out genuine problems), would not have the guts to take up arms against the established government if they are receiving these services which are indeed, very basic and very simple. Yet why in all these years, the government had failed to give?</p><p align="justify">And another question? Why are they in a hurry? Well, one answer that I have thought of is that because solving the 'Moro rebellion' is one of the main policies of the Arroyo regime, they would want to solve it right away so that she can 'proudly claim' that she has 'solved' it. And well maybe help her approval ratings go up. But hey Mrs. Arroyo, you are not solving the problem. You are creating a new one by giving the MILF the reason to push through for an independent Bangsamoro State. Well, I would be one of the many Filipinos who would stand up for a united Philippines. Religion or ethnicity should not be a dividing factor in our country. And it should not be a reason for separation. <span style="font-style: italic;">Umayos ka nga Gloria.</span></p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfUxV9TXyI/AAAAAAAAAIw/oUrhK6nUHt8/s1600-h/gloria+macapagal+arroyo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfUxV9TXyI/AAAAAAAAAIw/oUrhK6nUHt8/s400/gloria+macapagal+arroyo.jpg" alt="gloria macapagal arroyo" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230883436387065634" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo Courtesy of <a href="http://geoconger.wordpress.com/2008/02/09/us-military-policy-attacked-cen-20808-p-7/" target="_blank">geoconger.wordpress.com</a></span></span><br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-48890828732671323192008-08-05T10:17:00.008+08:002008-12-11T06:17:48.718+08:00<p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfLlk3YB3I/AAAAAAAAAIY/k9AmicSMDZA/s1600-h/flood+in+the+philippines.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfLlk3YB3I/AAAAAAAAAIY/k9AmicSMDZA/s400/flood+in+the+philippines.jpg" alt="flood in the philippines" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230873338625656690" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_6940000/newsid_6948000/6948007.stm" target="_blank">news.bbc.co.uk</a></span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">Here in the Philippines, it is not unusual to see flooded streets. Well, it would be rare to see floods in cities like Puerto Prinsesa or in Subic but elsewhere, flooding is a grave problem. Like in our community (Barangay Sta. Ines), for the past two weeks, we have always been underwater. Although the flood waters would recede sometime in the afternoon but what is quite unusual is that the flood is now knee-deep. When I was a kid, floods would usually be no higher than a adult's legs. And also, it had never came into our house. Yet for the past 2 years, our living room would sometimes be flooded too.</p><p align="justify">There was this incident last year wherein we just woke up to find our house underwater. My bag was soaking wet (because I have placed it on the floor), our ancient and primitive computer (which luckily survived the flood) and all of our shoes. It was really a mess and it was the first time that floods came into our house. Well, we were not the only ones who suffered the same fate. Everyone in our community was not spared.</p><p align="justify">Well, our community is surrounded by a river so it is not surprising that during high tides we would expect floods. But what would further aggravate the problem are the following: releasing of water from the different dams in Bulacan, one in Angat and Bustos, a typhoon that has a lot of rain to bring and the very inefficient flood control projects the provincial government is doing.</p><p align="justify">Let me talk about the so-called 'flood-control projects.' Why so-called? Because instead of 'controlling' or mitigating the effects of the floods. It had made them even worse.</p><p align="justify">Obando is one of the municipalities in Bulacan that is always underwater. And there is this road that connects it to our town (Bulakan, not to be confused with the province of Bulacan) which never runs out of water. So to solve the problem, they've decided to build a road that would be higher that the previous one. A great solution indeed especially for the commuters and public utility jeeps that ply the route. But the solution created another problem.</p><p align="justify">Where would you expect the flood waters to go now that it is blocked by a road? Exactly, to other low lying areas such as our town. Soon, it is now our roads that are flooded. And they have another 'innovative' solution for that. They have also built a road that is higher that the previous one. And so, another problem was created again. The water goes further down to low lying communities such as ours. And I think, this is the 'flood control' solution that our provincial government is doing in other areas. Well, isn't it a sign of inefficiency? We can't just blame it on global warming or climate change. Because, we can do something. No, we can do a lot.</p><p align="justify">One is the strict implementation of the law against the dumping of garbage on the river. I guess they're starting it but they are not CONTINUALLY doing it. Just like the case of our national gov't. Two, a ban on the further reclamation of the river banks. This may sound new to others but here, it is no secret that some establishments or houses further extend their lots to the river. So the natural flow of the river is blocked and surely the water will rise further worsening the flood problem. Three, start the long overdue dredging of the river systems. It is a temporary solution but it can help a lot in mitigating the flood problem. And so that people would further appreciate the importance of our rivers, try to put up a route for ferries to ply along the river. It is also one great way to promote tourism, decongest traffic and to bring back life to our rivers.</p><p align="justify">I regret that when I was I kid, I didn't have the chance to swim in a river. It was kinda disheartening to hear stories not-so-long-ago of my parents or older relatives swimming in the river and catching some fish. But I was still lucky to experience riding a boat across the river. It only happened once. And I really treasure it. Still, I'm hoping that in the near future, we can eventually swim again in our rivers.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfLzAKSQKI/AAAAAAAAAIg/zsgwoNAK6wQ/s1600-h/pasig+river.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJfLzAKSQKI/AAAAAAAAAIg/zsgwoNAK6wQ/s320/pasig+river.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230873569291026594" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Pasig_River_bend_1899.jpg" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="pasig river" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-78439225463504292392008-08-01T09:23:00.006+08:002008-12-11T06:17:49.055+08:00<p align="justify">Many things have happened to my blog this July. And it somehow made me happy despite all of my problems in life. Here are some of what happened to my blog the past month.</p><p align="justify">For the first time in two years, I have been able to reach two targets for my blog: One, to be able to reach 10,000 visitors and well the other one is to reach 15,000.</p><p align="justify">And so for the first time, I have been able to reach both targets within a month. And as of yesterday, I have already passed the 16,000 mark.<br /></p><p align="justify">Yet, I am still hoping to get stable traffic to my website. Because there are still some days wherein there would be less visitors to my sites and some days where there is a sudden surge of visitors. On the average, I'm not getting more than a hundred visitors everyday which is my next target for this month. Last June, I have stopped using automated traffic sites because it is only a total waste of time and it only brings you little traffic. Except for <a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LinkReferral</span></a> which is a good site not just to bring in traffic but to link with other bloggers as well. And I'm hoping to get my target of 15,000 visitors a month before the year ends. Quite low compared to other blogs out there which receives those 15,000 visitors a week or even a day, but I guess its a good start.</p><p align="justify">So to help me reach that target, I've lately tried to focus on these three options:<br /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Quality Content + Current Events:</span> Lately, I've been trying much to write short but very educational and useful articles like my last post about the Philippine-American War. Well, this is also part of what I have learned about SEO. Using certain keywords can really drive traffic in. I signed up for <a href="http://www.google.com/analytics/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Google Analytics</span></a> two weeks ago and I'm really quite surprised to see my articles getting quite a number of direct traffic from search engines. And here are the top 5 articles that recieved unique targeted visits in the past 16 days (July 15-30):</p><ul><li><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/04/pinay-sex-scandal-and-job-hunting.html">Pinay Sex Scandal Downloads For Your Cellphone Available Here!</a>: 51 visits<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/04/bob-ong-had-just-re-inspired-me.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Bob Ong Had Just Re-Inspired Me</a>: 31 visits</li><li><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/06/el-filibusterismo-rekindling-filipino.html">Si Ka Pepe at Ang Kanyang El-Filibusterismo</a>: 11 visits</li><li><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/07/gloria-arroyo-is-no-longer-president-of.html">Gloria Arroyo Is No Longer the President of the Philippines</a>: 7 visits<br /></li><li><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/07/philippine-american-war.html">The Philippine-American War</a>: 5 visits</li></ul><p align="justify">It is not already surprising to find my 'pinay sex scandal' topic to be the most popular article in my blog. Quite a lot of bloggers have already joined the bandwagon of cleaning up the image of Pinays in cyberspace and a lot of them recieved a lot of visits thru different search engines because of those keywords. Well, perverts may be sad to find none of these 'scandals' in these sites, but bloggers are really really happy. (like me, hehehe..)</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJJ9yo5xXpI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/n4lXbQq-Xg0/s1600-h/google+analytics+report.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJJ9yo5xXpI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/n4lXbQq-Xg0/s320/google+analytics+report.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229380426257227410" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LinkReferral</span></a>:Just like what I've said before <a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645">LinkReferral</a> really helps me to build up my Technorati Authority by exchanging links with other bloggers. It also drives you some traffic and unlike other traffic boosting sites, it's all manual. You are the one who gets to see the site, drop some reviews on it or add it as your favorite. <a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645">LinkReferral</a> has also categorized the sites so that you can choose on what type of sites you would want to see. If you see that a site is miscategorized, you can report it to them so that it can be removed or relocated to its category.</p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.entrecard.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Entrecard</span></a>: This is really a great service for all bloggers. Helps you build your social network and I get to see a lot of my fellow Filipino bloggers here.</p><p align="justify">And here are my site stats as of July 31:</p><ul><li>16.,362 visits since July 2006 (carry over from my <a href="http://pd2040a.blogspot.com/">First Blog</a>)</li><li>13, 050 visits since 15 November 2006 according to <a href="http://www2.clustrmaps.com/counter/maps.php?url=http://pd2040main.blogspot.com/">ClustrMaps</a> (starting from my <a href="http://pd2040main.blogspot.com/">Second Blog</a>)</li><li>313 direct traffic (since 15 July 2008)</li><li>121 visits via search engines (since 15 July 2008)<br /></li><li>11 readers</li><li>Ranked 325,621 site on Alexa</li><li>Technorati Authority of 58</li><li>Earned more than $20 via AdBrite (I'm hoping to recieve my first payout of $15.17 next month)</li><li>Total of 50 posts in this blog and 61 comments (315 posts in all of my blogs - see it on my blog network)</li></ul><p align="justify">And thanks to all of my Top Entrecard Droppers:</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJJ8mFcAJPI/AAAAAAAAAII/aOy7kO0ZzDI/s1600-h/entrecard+top+droppers.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJJ8mFcAJPI/AAAAAAAAAII/aOy7kO0ZzDI/s400/entrecard+top+droppers.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229379111067067634" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify">Thanks for dropping by. :D And this month, I hope I can launch my small contest. :D</p><p align="justify">Happy Weekend!!!<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-80802866925698659682008-07-31T15:03:00.003+08:002008-12-11T06:17:49.274+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJFpRRBcx8I/AAAAAAAAAIA/v6T3x87yvPM/s1600-h/last+chance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SJFpRRBcx8I/AAAAAAAAAIA/v6T3x87yvPM/s400/last+chance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229076387702032322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Taken from: <a href="http://www.comixconnection.com/uploaded_images/LastChanceCO-762852.jpg">Comix Connection</a></span></span><br /></div><p align="justify">Two months from now, a decision has to be made. A decision that could change my life. It really needs to be done as soon as possible. But two months is enough for thinking and getting over everything. And start a new beginning. Who knows about this? <span style="font-style: italic;">Iyung taong maldita diyan. Hehehe..</span></p><p align="justify">Kidding aside, if someone asks "Why?" My answer then would be, "Why not?" Life is worth taking the risk. Successful people have always taken a lot of risks before they went to where they are now. And I want to be one of them. Even though the future is really unclear, I would still want to see it... by taking, possibly, the last risk I would do for myself.</p><p align="justify">This time, it's not for somebody or someone else. This is for me. For what would I become. It may be hard. I may feel completely alone. I may became an 'outcast'. But who are they to judge me? Well that's one problem with me. I'm always afraid of what others might think of me. That is why all of my life, I'm living on their expectations. I have forgotten that I have my life. And I don't need to live for them.</p><p align="justify">It could be too late. Well I don't care. I don't care anymore of what others might think of me. I just want to be there - in my future - whatever it may hold.</p><p align="justify">Also, I want to stop crying. It takes me nowhere. I would only cry again, if that time comes for me to take my perpetual rest.</p><p align="justify">So be it.<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-23894246728927219572008-07-30T07:49:00.010+08:002008-12-11T06:17:50.036+08:00<p align="justify">Well, as of this moment, I still have to recieve my first ever payment from <a href="http://www.adbrite.com/mb/landing_both.php?spid=30142&amp;afb=125x125-1-white" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AdBrite</span></a> which amounts to <span style="font-weight: bold;">$15.17</span> which is going to be processed next month. Well, I didn't earn that <span style="font-weight: bold;">$15.17</span> from <a href="http://www.adbrite.com/mb/landing_both.php?spid=30142&amp;afb=125x125-1-white" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AdBrite</span></a> in just a month. I have earned that amount from the past 12 months! Well, before my site doesn't get so much traffic so the maximum that I earns a month ranges from as little as 50 cents to almost a dollar a month. But thanks to link building and referral sites like <a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LinkReferral</span></a> and <a href="http://www.entrecard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Entrecard</span></a>, I was able to get in more visitors and so make more money through CPM (Cost-Per-Impressions) from my ads.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-wxYQxQlI/AAAAAAAAAHg/lo63dr738ws/s1600-h/adbrite.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-wxYQxQlI/AAAAAAAAAHg/lo63dr738ws/s200/adbrite.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228592054773301842" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My <a href="http://www.adbrite.com/mb/landing_both.php?spid=30142&amp;afb=125x125-1-white" target="_blank">AdBrite</a> Earnings</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-yAL54HWI/AAAAAAAAAHo/rwYmVr-vL4g/s1600-h/linkreferral.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-yAL54HWI/AAAAAAAAAHo/rwYmVr-vL4g/s200/linkreferral.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228593408665722210" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645%22" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >LinkReferral</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-y4jTJqjI/AAAAAAAAAHw/gfNNN8UEEb4/s1600-h/entrecard.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-y4jTJqjI/AAAAAAAAAHw/gfNNN8UEEb4/s200/entrecard.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228594377018419762" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><a href="http://www.entrecard.com/" target="_blank">Entrecard</a></span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">One thing that these two sites helped me is through the different posts made by different bloggers on tips on how to attract more visitors and earn more money online. The latest addition to my knowledge is about <span style="font-weight: bold;">SEO</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Search Engine Optimization</span>. It involves the use of certain popular keywords that internet users would most likely type in their search engines. Of course this also involves the submission of your sites to different search engines as well.</p><p align="justify">There are also some sites that I have discovered through different forums and blogs that offers <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paid-To-Click</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">PTC</span> programs. A lot have been saying that they have earned a lot from these. But the only problem with these kind of money-making venture is that you have to a premium member to be able to fully enjoy the benefits of joining them. Nevertheless, it still one good way to earn some money online. You just have to be patient and put your effort in trying to visit these sites everyday. Well here are some of my 'recommended' <span style="font-weight: bold;">PTC</span> programs that are available out there.</p><p align="justify">First is <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a>, one of my favorite PTC sites. Why? Because unlike other PTC programs, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> lets you really earn by placing a lot of ads to click on. There would be no day that there is no ad to click on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a>. Even though you are just a basic member, you are not really far from what premium members earn. Although being a basic member in <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> is still limited, if you are able to click on their ads everyday, which are from <span style="font-weight: bold;">10-20 ads a day</span>, you can really earn.</p><p align="justify">For example you click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 ads a day</span>, you will earn <span style="font-weight: bold;">$0.10 cents</span>. Then if you do this for a month, you have already earned <span style="font-weight: bold;">$3.00</span>. But it doesn't stop there, through <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a>'s referral program, you can earn <span style="font-weight: bold;">$0.01</span> for every member that you refer and $0.01 for every ad that your referral clicks. So if you have referred <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 new members</span> to <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a>, you have already earned $0.20. Then if each of them clicks on 10 ads a day, you will earn <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 referrals x 10 ads x $0.01 per ad, you'll get $2.00 a day!</span> And if they do this everyday, you'll earn <span style="font-weight: bold;">$14.00 a week</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">$48.00 a month</span> just on your referrals! Isn't that great?</p><p align="justify">Well as of now here are my earnings and number of referrals:</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-2QBbFEjI/AAAAAAAAAH4/G9yZvUYl37w/s1600-h/bux.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SI-2QBbFEjI/AAAAAAAAAH4/G9yZvUYl37w/s200/bux.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228598078776611378" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >My <a href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> Stats</span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">You may have noticed that my referral isn't active. Well, that is also one problem. But don't worry just keep on referring new members and <span style="font-weight: bold;">$48.00 per mont</span>h isn't that far. You may have noticed that I have just earned <span style="font-weight: bold;">$3.72</span> from clicking on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a>'s ads. Well, it was just recently that I have been active for It is just last month that It finally came to my senses that PTC programs like <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> provides a lot of opportunities. Still confused? Don't waste your time getting confused and start joining now. :)</p><p align="justify">If I may also add, I also have some other <span style="font-weight: bold;">PTC programs</span> which I have joined but they are my not so favorites except for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://isabelmarco.com/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">IsabelMarco.com</a> which is somehow very similar to how <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> works. So try on one of these PTC sites, including <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank">Bux.to</a> or these opportunities on to earn from your blog posts and start earning now!</p><table style="text-align: left; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><br /><td><a href="http://www.sponsoredreviews.com/?aid=27429" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.srwww1.com/images/SR/Affiliate/1.jpg" border="0" /></a></td><br /><td><a href="http://www.neobux.com/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.neobux.com/imagens/banner3.gif" border="0" height="125" width="125" /></a></td><br /><td><img style="cursor: pointer;" alt="Hire Me Direct" src="http://tinyurl.com/24ylbr" onclick="show_direct_form(70023,'http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/', 'badge_1_red')/" border="0" height="125" width="125" /></td><br /></tr><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://www.wordlinx.com/index.php?r=81532" target="_blank"><img alt="WordLinx - Get Paid To Click" src="http://www.wordlinx.com/banners/125x125_1.gif" border="0" height="125" width="125" /></a></td><br /><td><a href="http://www.globalteamclub.com/ref.cgi/4898/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.globalteamclub.com/banners/120x120_1.gif" /></a></td><br /><td><a href="http://www.linkgrand.com/?r=96820" target="_blank"><img alt="LinkGrand.com" src="http://www.linkgrand.com/images/banner41.gif" border="0" /></a></td><br /></tr><br /></tbody></table><center><a href="http://www.clixsense.com/?2338364" target="_blank"><img style="border: 1px solid ;" src="http://www.clixsense.com/Ad/clixsense5.gif" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=89645" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.linkreferral.com/images/linkreferal/linkhalfbanner.gif" border="1" height="100" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bux.to/?r=josedenniolim" target="_blank"><img src="http://bux.to/images/top.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://isabelmarco.com/?r=josedenniolim" target="blank">IsabelMarco.com MONEY-MAKER, CASH FOR ADS!! A Great PTC site. JOIN NOW!!!</a></center><br /><p align="justify">That's all for now. Coming up next, more on the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://manunulat-ako.blogspot.com/2008/07/philippine-american-war.html" target="blank">Philippine American War</a></span>. You're not going to believe what I am about to say. Inspired by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Ambeth Ocampo</span> through his book compilation of his column, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Back.</span></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-26821541402284162882008-07-23T12:06:00.003+08:002008-07-23T12:17:28.119+08:00<p align="justify">One of my favorite clips from the movie/musical tribute to the Beatles, "Across the Universe": Let It Be. Hope you'll be moved by the striking differences and the very simple message it conveys: peace.</p><center><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GQNpEET9WqQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GQNpEET9WqQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object></center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? Subscribe in a reader</a></p><b><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=108&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank">Click dito to get your FREE scratch card and get a chance to WIN FREE Globe or Smart load.</a></b><br /><center><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=185&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=185&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=72&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=72&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a></center><center><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=128&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=128&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=101&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=101&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a><br /></center><center><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=195&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=195&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/click.php?APID=204&amp;affID=0000067" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.asiacenturyph.com/ads/pmserver/gadserv.php?APID=204&amp;affID=0000067" border="0" /></a></center><br /><center><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8765/2ndannivbanner2fc7.gif" /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8013187597167666697-2682154140228416288?l=angnakaraannidennio.blogspot.com'/></div>J.D. Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374001074065388472josedenniolim@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013187597167666697.post-45356623661869938062008-07-22T13:29:00.002+08:002008-12-11T06:17:50.488+08:00<p align="justify">After more than a decade of withholding the release of COLA or Cost of Living Allowance of teachers, DepEd said last Friday that it would finally release it.</p><p align="justify">My mother is one of the thousands of teachers awaiting their Back-COLa which is long overdue. According to my mother and her co-teachers, the COLA that they would be receiving, if DepEd would really release it, would amount to no less than 100,000 pesos! That's a lot of money for teachers who receive really low salaries. yet, this is just one of the woes of teachers in the Philippines.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SIafW60hd6I/AAAAAAAAAHA/aTnccG9XAIU/s1600-h/teachers+in+the+philippines.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SIafW60hd6I/AAAAAAAAAHA/aTnccG9XAIU/s400/teachers+in+the+philippines.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226039633705531298" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/gallery/2007/oct/05/internationalnews?picture=330895850">Guardian.co.uk</a></span></span><br /></p><p align="justify">Yet this is just one of the woes of being a teacher here in the Philippines.</p><p align="justify">I really pity our teachers here. They are the most underpaid professionals despite the fact that they are the ones who are molding up the future of this country. The 3000 peso wage increase that they have been lobbying ever since is neglected by the government.</p><p align="justify">I have once seen the payslip of my mother and I'm quite surprised to find a lot of deductions from their salary. Most are loans but one thing that rages me are the deductions that goes to GSIS or Government Service Insurance System amounting to more than a thousand pesos. Yet, when a teacher asks for a salary or emergency loan from GSIS, you have to wait a few months or even years to get it processed.</p><p align="justify">Lately, I have been accompanying my mother to GSIS main office in Pasay. And God, service is really bad. You have to wait for an hour or two for your name to be called. And what again made me angry is the fact that they would REQUIRE their pensionaires to go to their office for 'personal appearance' even though you are sick. During that particular day, I have seen two old men in wheelchair that looks like dying and an old lady brought in a stretcher.</p><p align="justify">And the 'palakasan' system is still there. You can get to process your documents fast if you know someone from inside. Just make a call and your document would be approved right away.</p><p align="justify"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wala talagang awa ang GSIS. Perang pinaghirapan na ng mga kawani ng pamahalaan ang kukunin nila tapos papahirapan pa din sila hanggang sa mamatay na sila.</span><br /></p><p align="justify">And GSIS keeps on boasting that they are not bankrupt. They've got lots of investments and deposits in the treasury. Yet, why the slow process? And why there's a lot of red tape? Isn't it a sign that GSIS is slowly losing its funds because of mismanagement or corruption? (e.g. buying of Luna paintings, attempt to takeover Meralco, filing of libel cases against journalists, campaign contribution to GMA's presidential bid, etc.)</p><p align="justify">Yet, Winston Garcia is still there.</p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SIaglGDNPiI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/hfmkuYxrQYw/s1600-h/winston+garcia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8iKjXoyikzw/SIaglGDNPiI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/hfmkuYxrQYw/s400/winston+garcia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226040976749706786" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=121056">ABS-CBNNews.com</a><br /></span></span></p><p align="justify">I just hope that when my mother is already retired, he would no longer be there and suffer the same fate GSIS members experienced.<br /></p><center><p align="center"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/manunulatako" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Like this post? 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