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- November 12th, 2009
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Girls Talk: Fave Chocolate
I am a certified chocoholic and I have a particular preference for dark chocolate- although, in it's absence, any chocolate will do.My momma alway said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You'll neve…
- November 11th, 2009
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School Alert
The internet and cellphone are today's most important tools of communication. They are widely used, accessible and fast.The school alert system or campus mass notification system where time-sensitive…
- November 10th, 2009
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Wordless Wednesday: Remembering the Grunts
Vietnam warExhibits at the U.S. Army Museum of HawaiiFort DeRussy, Waikikiwordless wednesday
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Mobile Homes
The houses you see above are what we call mobile homes. They are prefabricated dwellings built in factories and transported to the place where they will be occupied rather than constructed on the sit…
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Constructing a Bahay Kubo
The bahay kubo (Nipa hut) is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. It is made out of wood, bamboo slats tied together for the wall and floor, with a thatched roof using nipa or anahaw leaves.…
- November 8th, 2009
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Wasted Time
Victor Hugo once said, "Short as life is, we make it still shorter by the careless waste of time." I plead guilty to that. Not only am I a procrastinator, I also lack discipline when it comes to pri…
- November 7th, 2009
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Blu-Ray
In the late 70's, we had the Betamax; then came the VHS, which was later replaced by the CD, and then the DVD. Now, we have the blu-ray. Blu-ray discs which superseded the DVDs, have more storage sp…
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Cruising Hillsboro Canal
I officially start my weekend on Friday and yesterday afternoon, I went sailing with my friends, Sylvia and Dave. It was a windy and chilly day and I enjoyed spending the afternoon aboard their boat…
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Photo Hunt: Veterans/Military
Pacific War MemorialMarine Base at Kaneohe Bay, HawaiiFort DeRussy, Waikiki, HawaiiWar Veterans MemorialKaneohe Bay, HawaiiVeterans Day is an annual American holiday observed every November 11 to hono…
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God Will Make a Way
When we begin to feel the battle is just too difficult and want to give up, we must choose to resist negative thoughts and be determined to rise above our problems. When we're bombarded with doubt an…
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How to Attract Traffic
How do we attract visitors to our website? Interesting theme and topics, well-presented, well-written (and brief) articles, beautiful pictures, an attractive, neat and clean lay out, and an updated…
- November 5th, 2009
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The Creature Outside of My Window
When the sun is up in the middle of the day, I sometimes close the blinds on the window of my library to avoid the glare of the sun. The other day, I had the blinds down when I heard several loud thu…
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Space Saver
I like my home spacious and free from clutter. It is not a problem when the area is wide, and there are plenty of room in the house to accommodate all the furniture. However, it also takes careful p…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Ten Ways to Waste Time on the Internet
1. Cafe World2. Home Inn3. Mafia Wars4. Facebook 5. Pathwords and Scramble6. EC dropping7. Showbiz/entertainment news on YouTube8. Blog hopping9. Instant view movies at Netflix10. Music on YouTube
- November 1st, 2009
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Halloween Treats
My first Halloween party in the U.S.I come from the Philippines where Halloween is normally observed as All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). Traditionally, it is a time to re…
- October 30th, 2009
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I Know My Redeemer Lives
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.-Philippians 4:13
- October 29th, 2009
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Friday Quotes 13
Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.-Dag HammarskjoldWhen I am so down and on the verge of giving up, I always remind myself that the Lor…
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Amoy ng Tuyo
Filipino: AmoyEnglish: Smell, Scentdried fish (tuyo, uga)Gourmet TuyoAng nakikita ninyong tuyo at Gourmet Tuyo ay galing pa ng Bacolod na pinadala sa akin ng nanay ko nung nakatira pa ako sa Hawai'i.…
- October 28th, 2009
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Wordless Wednesday: Two Roads
Coconut Creek, FLTwo roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.-Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken
- October 27th, 2009
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Ten Favorite Movie Moments
1. Minsan, Minahal Kita, a Filipino movie, is one of my all-time favorite tearjerkers. This is a story of an emotionally battered wife, Dianne (played by Sharon Cuneta), who found love in Albert (…
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Customer Support
Online retailing is popular these days with more and more people preferring to shop from the comforts of their home. One of the more effective ways of providing customer support to online shoppers i…
- October 26th, 2009
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Helpful Everyday Tips
Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold.For easy deviled eggs, put cooked egg yolk in a Ziplock bag. Seal and mash until they are all broken…
- October 25th, 2009
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The Feral Iguana
The term "feral" is used to describe animals that used to belong to someone as pets or livestock, but now live on their own as wild animals. Feral iguanas are common in some parts of southern Florida…
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The Window to the Soul
It has been said that our eyes are the window to our soul. It expresses our emotions, feelings and thoughts. Our eyes are usually the first thing that people notice when they look at our face, and…
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Equus
The equus ferus caballus, or commonly known as the horse, is trained for many purposes: sports, leisure, entertainment, and work. It is widely seen not only in competitive sports like dressage, show…
- October 24th, 2009
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Sailing
Yesterday afternoon, my good friend Sylvia, picked me up at my volunteer work at a law firm in Boca Raton. We went to an Asian store at Deerfield Beach to browse around for some goodies. When she c…
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Be Safe than Sorry
Since I was introduced to the computer way back in 1999 (thanks to my mother who bought me my first computer set), it has become an important part of my life. Now, I do more typing than writing. In…
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Thank You
This song brings me to tears. I am reminded of my church family back home. One of my happiest moments were the times I spent doing church and missionary activities. I miss those days. Life here i…
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Friday Quotes 12
It helps, I think, to consider ourselves on a very long journey; the main thing is to keep the faith, to endure, to help each other when we stumble or tire, to weep and press on.-Mary Caroline Richar…
- October 22nd, 2009
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The Beauty and the Horse
I like watching equestrians perform their routines, especially the female riders. They look pretty, regal and confident, sitting straight, their faces bereft of any expression, while the horses jump…
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Masinop
Filipino: MasinopEnglish: FrugalNung nasa Hawaii pa ako, naging kaugalian ko ng ipunin sa isang trash bag ang mga lata ng soda at bote ng tubig na inom namin sa bahay. Pag may marami na akong naipo…
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Snake in Our Pool
First came the iguana, then came the snake....Yesterday morning, I found a snake, less than 2 feet long, swimming in our pool. Fortunately, our neighbor, John, was out cleaning their pool, and he had…
- October 20th, 2009
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Ten on Tuesday: Guilty Pleasures
When I came to the U.S., I gave up a lot of guilty pleasures (like excessive shopping, movies, weekly manicure, pedicure, hot oil and body massage). My life here is simpler now because I am not work…
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Thinking about a Career?
The unemployment rate in the U.S., and even in other countries may be at its worst in over a decade, but there are still jobs that continue to be in demand. A career in computer and information techn…
- October 18th, 2009
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What Works? What Doesn\'t Work?
Those who are on a weight-loss mission, like myself, will almost do anything just to attain their desired weight- from diet to exercise, and for others, taking slimming pills or, for those who can a…
- October 17th, 2009
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Cuppa Time
Tea, which has its origins in China, has since then spread to other parts of the globe, and has become a popular beverage not only in the Orient but in Europe and the United States as well, as more an…
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I am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
My journey may be filled with pain and tears but this is just temporary for the Lord has prepared a heavenly home for me where peace and joy is everlasting. Let not your hearts be troubled.Believe in…
- October 15th, 2009
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Friday Quotes 11
The best thing to give your enemy is forgiveness,to an opponent, tolerance;to a friend, your heart;to your child, a good example;to a father, reverence;to your mother, conduct that will make her prou…
- October 14th, 2009
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- October 13th, 2009
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Are You In My Blog List?
I was tweaking with my blogroll this morning to add my cousin's website. After hitting the Save button, I realized that I lost all the blogs listed below my new entry.If you were in my list before,…
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Ten on Tuesday: Things that Make Me Feel Old
Seeing forehead lines and neck jowl when I examine my face closely in the mirror.My gray hair is starting to show (have to dye my hair every 5 weeks).Losing weight is now a problem (two decade ago, ga…
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A Prayer for My Weary Soul
God, I need you.Carry me when I am weak.Hold me when I am tired.Love me when I cannot care anymore.And when I huddle, lonely and afraid, cover me with Your strong, protective hands.Guard my sleep and…
- October 12th, 2009
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- October 11th, 2009
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Modern-day Hero
His name is Efren Penaflorida, a young man who devotes his time helping underprivileged children in the slum areas of Manila by giving them free education (basic reading, writing, math, even personal…
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City Lights
We now live in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. It is so quiet that the only sound I hear when I am out in the backyard is the sound coming from the fountain in the middle of the man-made lake. Th…
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She Turned 50
Our first friends in the neighborhood are the Ziegelheims who live in the next house to our left. Last night, the matriarch of the household celebrated her 50th birthday and had an intimate gathering…
- October 9th, 2009
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In the Sweet By and By
We are just sojourners in this world. Our aim is to reach that heavenly place God has prepared for His children. I long to be in that place where there are no more tears, no more hurting, no more sor…
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Photo Hunt: Sports
Photos taken during the New York Yankees and Florida Marlins game Dolphin's Stadium, Miami, FL.PhotoHunt
