Warmest congratulations to my brother-in-law, Omar, who is a law graduate from the Ateneo de Davao University for successfully passing the 4-day bar examinations held in Manila last Sept. 2008. The entire family is so proud of you! Cheers to you and wishing you more great news to come!
To view the complete 2008 Philippine Bar Exam results, please click Inquirer.net or see here the complete list of 1,310 successful examinees who passed the bar exams in 2008.
On Mar. 28 ‘09, the first global election between earth and global warming will happen. We ought to support this good cause to save our planet earth by creating and taking a stand against the greatest threat our planet earth has ever faced. Vote Earth 2009 uses the simple action of casting votes for earth by turning off the lights for at least an hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. Or, you can vote for global warming by turning the lights on or leaving them switched on.
Event: Vote Earth 2009
Mission Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mission Time: 8:00-9:00 P.M. (Bangkok time)
Duration: One (1) hour
Visit http://voteearth2009.org/home/ for the exact timing in your respective locations and for more information on how we could help save the earth. By participating in this global affair, we can possibly help reduce our impact on climate change. The results of the election are being presented at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. We want one billion votes for Earth, to tell world leaders that we have to take action against global warming.
The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore. This photo was taken during our family tour in Singapore on Feb. 20-23 ‘09. It’s already a stunning beauty from the outside — just imagine how splendid and magnificent it looks from the inside. Oh, our Singapura tour is truly beyond expectations!
A second trip to the Sentosa Island is on top of the list. The fun was incomparable — at least for now!
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Plumeria trees are found commonly throughout the country of Burma and being tropical deciduous small trees, they become skeletons in the summer time due to the falling off of leaves. The stem has dichotomous branches and produces a milky sap when it is cut off. Its latex contains powerful alkaloids. The flowers are showy and the colours are different according to the varieties. The flowers emit a sweet fragrance. In dry fruits the seeds are winged. This tree belongs to the Apocynaceae family and under this family, it consists of (180) genera, and one of the brothers of Plumeria tree is the Devil tree (Alstonia scholaris). It has medicinal properties and its bark is used for diarrhoea and dysentery, and its latex can also be applied to ulcers. Another brother, the Serpent wood (Rauwolfia serpentina) is a shrub and it’s root is used in the treatment of hypertension, mental disorders and related ailments. Another close relatives, Rose Bay shrub (Holarrhena antidysenterica), is also an important medicinal plant and its bark is powerful for treatment of dysentery as well.
In Burma, this tree is called Tayok-saga in general and its vernacular names are different depending on the flower’s colour. When the tree bears red or pink flowers, it is called Tayok-saga-ni and if the flowers are white, it’s called Tayok-saga-phu (scientific names: Plumeria rubra and Plumeria alba, respectively). Another variety is found with pale yellow flowers. Although Thai people believe Lanthom (Plumeria) as an unlucky flower or tree, Burmese admire, cherish and adore them instead. Therefore, it is planted in residential areas and parks for ornamental purposes in general and particularly in the vicinity of Pagodas, Buddha Image Shrines and Buddhist Monasteries as well.
As a Burmese delicacy, steamed flowers are used for delicious Burmese salad. Dried flowers can be brewed up for preparation of a tasty beverage (like a plain tea) and also useful as an herbal medicine. Talking more about indigenous medicines, the branches of Plumeria are burnt down to ashes and is applied to formulate the remedy for diabetes.
Many thanks to Mr. Hank Kyaw Sunn of Myanmar (formerly Burma) for sharing this very helpful information about the Plumeria tree and its positive attributes. I wish you all the best in life, Sir, and please continue to share your good thoughts to my readers. Cheers…
J.Lo and Angelina Jolie were two stunning beauties when they were both pregnant. The secret to stardom is no. 1 — beauty inside and out. They’re both admirable women in the industry not only because they’re beautiful but because they act beautiful. Hollywood Moms-to-be now discover Beaute de Maman as another secret to maintaining elegance and freshness in their looks. Some say that pregnant women should avoid applying any chemicals on their bodies or else they would run the risk of harming their babies. It’s not always true though. If you are a Hollywood Celebrity Mom-to-Be, you cannot eschew your beauty routine, yet, you will definitely need that extra shine to maintain the glamor to remain in the spotlight. These celebrity moms have discovered the Safe and Natural Beaute de Maman Beauty Products that can give them the luster of life. These beauty products are known to have no harmful effects on the fetus.
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A Plumeria Tree is also called in many different parts of the world as a Frangipani, a Pagoda, or a Temple Tree. It is commonly known in the Philippines as a Calachuchi Tree. In Thailand, people call it as Lanthom or LeeLawadee and it is Champa in Laos. Despite its flowers’ sweet fragrance and an all-year colorful appeal, the Thai people believe Lanthom as an unlucky flower or tree. The Plumeria or Calachuchi is a tropical tree, therefore, it can thrive in extreme tropical/subtropical conditions in order to flourish. It does best in the full sun or at least a half day exposure to the sun can make the flowers bloom properly.
This tree belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Buddhists and Hindu use this tree in their religious rituals, however, in the Polynesian culture, the flower is worn behind the right ear if a lady is seeking company and behind the left, if the lady is attached already. I wonder if this tree also has some very helpful medicinal properties. There should be some healing attributes of this tree as well — does anyone know?
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Viewing from the distance, it is not easy to identify an old tree by the tennis court at 
the AIT, but it’s probably one of the deciduous tropical tree and, certainly, it is not an Old Oak Tree of growing on the Green Green Grass of Home nor weeping willows. It looks sad, exhausted, tired, skinny, and helpless due to the severe summer heat. Every person who possesses nature-loving instinct, will feel pity for this tree. I believe that it is the worst time of a year for this tree. According to the Natural Phenomenon, each and every living organism has its own life cycle. The trees also conduct year-round cycle.
In the normal course of event, in summer time, some trees shed their leaves and then a few days later, small buds start to appear here and there. Within a fortnight, new leaves are rejuvenated and the trees turn into bright pale green canopy looking fresh and young. Subsequently, blooming of flowers follows and that moment will be its most beautiful time of its life. Time goes by and trees bare fruits, then the fruits are ripened and dispersing. At the favorable condition, the seeds are ready for regeneration. It can be called the end of its cycle or the beginning of the cycle — whatever, however you think it is. It is the life story of trees.
An old tree by the tennis court at the Asian Institute of Technology. I really love to watch this tree in-between tennis games. It looks so sad in summertime as leaves would fall out and lively again with all the green swaying leaves during the cold season. It does give us shade during tennis matches when the sun is in its strongest.
The end of February and March is the threshold of summer time in Burma and various kinds of trees and shrubs are flowering in full swing. Exploring into the forest this time is wonderful and romantic as all the plants, small and tall, trees and shrubs, climbers and herbs, bear flowers in various colors. The tiny ginger (Zingiber barbatum) are growing like a sea of white flowers in sandy ground among the undergrowth while the wild jasmines of several kinds are dancing in the breeze. You can see, feel, smell, and listen to the sounds and sceneries of the natural environs.
Obviously, looking above, you can notice the unique beauty of orchids (Dendrobium spp) of white, lilac and yellow as they are dwelling on the trunks and crotches of tall trees. What a marvelous and splendid scene it is! This is the loveliest time of the year at countryside in Burma. By looking at the picture of an old tree, I presume a good lesson for me that everyone has his ups and downs, and it does occur in plants as well. However, an old tree is suffering from the severe heat of summer, it will have a good time in rainy season. Likewise, we are now facing the impacts of the global economic meltdown, but don’t worry man, a Happy Time will come here again, certainly! I do believe in the Natural Phenomenon. — Hank Kyaw Sunn.
Summertime is back and a short trip from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is not at all a bad idea 
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A special birthday message to our Big Boss…
“Wishing you smiles and laughter, joys and cheers, as well as new happiness that stays throughout the year. Hope your birthday brings all these and more filling life with surprises and joys galore.
A very Happy Birthday to you, Khun Tanadit kha!”
– FAD Team
I notice that my vision is getting worse day by day. Working on computers for long hours everyday is one sure culprit that causes things to look blurry and I feel that it is time to consider a pair of eyeglass. Have you read about Zenni Optical in the New York Times? An article in the New York Times entitled “Seeing Straight Without Breaking the Bank” features Zenni’s cheap pair of backup glasses. Please understand that our eyes really need the best care possible and one way to protect the eyes is to follow the doctor’s advice to wear prescribed lenses only. Zennioptical.com sells generic frames and lenses with antiscratch coating, as well as prescription eyeglasses for only $8! I like this pair of eyeglasses among the ones available online. It looks cute, light and trendy in a fashion full-rim frame with pattern temples. What a great bargain that is considering that the average frame price is $118 according to VisionWatch that publishes researches on the eye care market.
The Philippines boasts of its unique beauty and natural splendor not found in any other places. Comprising of 7,201 islands (or more during low tide), the Philippine archipelago is home to thousands of inter- and intra-cultural, as well as ethnic groupings, with more than 80 dialects spoken all over the country. It’s a beautiful place where one can find the real essence of cultural diversity in just one setting and the serenity of our mother nature.
I normally hate fast foods. Although not all is, but to me, anything that falls under this category is a junk food since it is usually prepared in a haste with less heart, love and soulful ingredients are added. That’s only a personal view. However, I feel differently with one specific menu (I call it as “pilo2x” meaning “folded __”) from a very famous international fast food chain. I can have it everyday, honestly. It’s hard when you got addicted to anything, you’ll surely look for it in any way you can. Just like cocaine addiction, once you’ve tried this illegal “thing” and started to use it time and again, you’ll regret being unable to stop it. Surely enough, there is a great help for anyone who got hooked up with this dilemma. Promises Treatment Center provides the care that you only need to revive the life you once had.
North America registered the highest percentage (19%) of market demand share in both C-Band and Ku-Band TPE in 2007 alone. The high demand share is followed by Western Europe and East Asia. Whereas, Central America and the Caribbean registered the lowest figure in the same year at only 3%. (Source: Via Satellite, Jan.’09)
How we could make good use of our empty or unused garage is certainly not a big issue today. I came across this great site CarGuyGarage.com that gives us very helpful tips on how we could possibly convert our garage into another entertainment room or even a more productive part of our home. Finally, here’s an end to my long search for more workable ideas on making my garage storage options more executable and viable.
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Why do we wear hats? Wearing hats offer protection from falling debris, a symbol of status or authority for some, a requirement as a uniform in some risky jobs, and soon after hats progressed to also become an art form — an accessory or a fashion. Meanwhile, wearing a scarf also offers warmth and protection from cold, some wear it for religious purposes and some for fashion. Women use scarf as a casual necklace, a glamorous accent under a shirt collar and over a turtle neck or t-shirt, a chic head wrap, a colorful belt, a pareo around the waist, and can also be used as a sarong to cover up bathing suit.
The same with boots. Boots are one of the many favorite accessories during winter season. Women even tend to wear boots for fashion purposes. It’s a sexy footwear for ladies who enjoy matching up their nicest clothes with a variety of footwear. Boots not only protect us from cold and injuries, they also serve as a symbol of elegance and self-esteem. Not many women feel comfortable about wearing boots but once they’ve tried it, they’ll surely see the difference especially when fashion suggests.
What: “Simply Red Live in Concert”
When: Feb. 1 ‘09
Where: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
Simply Red has really gone a very long way having been able to release a number of famous albums such as Stay in Mar.’07, Simplified in Oct.’05, Home in Mar.’03, It’s Only Love in Nov.’00, Love and the Russian Winter in Nov.’99, Blue in May’98, Greatest Hits in Oct.’96, Life in Oct.’95, Stars in Oct.’91, A New Flame in Feb.’89, Men And Women in Mar.’87, and Picture Book in Oct.’85. Their songs are not only popular but also phenomenal. The group will perform live in Bangkok next month, so, be sure to grab your tickets before they run out.
The group will then proceed to perform live in the other parts of the globe — catch them there!
* Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, Australia - 4 February, 2009
* Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, Australia - 5 February, 2009
* Peter Lehmann’s Winery, Barossa Valley, Australia - 7 February, 2009
* Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley, Australia - 8 February, 2009
* Palais Theater, Melbourne, Australia - 10 February, 2009
* Palais Theater, Melbourne, Australia - 11 February, 2009
* Bowl of Brooklands, Taranaki, New Zealand - 13 February, 2009
* Church Road Vineyard, Napier, New Zealand - 14 February, 2009
* Villa Maria Estate, Auckland, New Zealand - 15 February, 2009
* Royal Theatre, Canberra, Australia - 17 February, 2009
* Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia - 18 February, 2009
* Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia - 19 February, 2009
* Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley, Australia - 21 February, 2009
* Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton, Brisbane, Australia - 22 February, 2009
* Vina del Mar Festival, Vina del Mar, Chile - 26 February, 2009
* Casino, Vina del Mar, Chile - 28 February, 2009
* Credicard Hall, Sao Paulo, Brasil - 3 March, 2009
* Credicard Hall, Sao Paulo, Brasil - 4 March, 2009
* Citibank Hall, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - 6 March, 2009
* Telmex Theatre, Guadalajara, Mexico - 9 March, 2009
* National Auditorium, Mexico City, Mexico - 11 March, 2009
* Club Nokia, Los Angeles, USA - 13 March, 2009
* Radio City Music Hall, New York, USA - 15 March, 2009
* Braehead Arena, Glasgow, UK - 24 March, 2009
* Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, UK - 26 March, 2009
* Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, UK - 27 March, 2009
* LG Arena (NEC), Birmingham, UK - 28 March, 2009
* Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, UK - 30 March, 2009
* Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK - 31 March, 2009
* The O2 Arena, London, UK - 2 April, 2009
* The O2 Arena, London, UK - 3 April, 2009
* M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, UK - 5 April, 2009
* The Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, UK - 6 April, 2009
* Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, UK - 7 April, 2009
* Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, UK - 9 April, 2009
* Sportspaleis, Antwerp, Belgium - 18 April, 2009
* Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - 19 April, 2009
* Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Netherlands - 21 April, 2009
* Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Netherlands - 22 April, 2009
* Forum, Horsens, Denmark - 24 April, 2009
* Annex, Stockholm, Sweden - 26 April, 2009
* Hartwall, Helsinki, Finland - 28 April, 2009
* Kremlin Palace, Moscow, Russia - 30 April, 2009
* Torwar, Warsaw, Poland - 3 May, 2009
* Leipzig Arena, Leipzig, Germany - 5 May, 2009
* Arena Nurnberger Versicherungen, Nurnberg, Germany - 6 May, 2009
* Mannheim SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany - 7 May, 2009
* Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany - 9 May, 2009
* Hamburg Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany - 11 May, 2009
* Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany - 12 May, 2009
* Frankfurt Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany - 13 May, 2009
* Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland - 15 May, 2009
* Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, Milan, Italy - 16 May, 2009
* Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, Milan, Italy - 17 May, 2009
* Palasport, Conegliano Veneto, Italy - 19 May, 2009
* Stadthalle Vienna, Vienna, Austria - 21 May, 2009
* Stadthalle Graz, Graz, Austria - 22 May, 2009
* O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - 24 May, 2009
* O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany - 25 May, 2009
* Olympia, Paris, France - 27 May, 2009
* Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany - 30 May, 2009
