Archive for April, 2007
The Aquarium, Kuwait Science Center
A little info about Kuwait Science Center: The 194,000 sf science center located at Kuwait’s waterfront was designed by Cambridge Seven Associates developed by the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences. Inside you will find Discovery Place, an Aquarium, and IMAX theater. A panoramic view of the Kuwait Science Center Last Friday, we visited this [...]
Filipino Vigilance over the $14 Million Jewellery Robbery
The unconventional robbery happened in Graff Jewellery shop at Wafi City UAE shocked middle-east and neighbouring country. About 14 Million dollar worth of jewellery were stolen when 4 unidentified person raided the shop and rammed one of the Wafi gate to escape. The 50 Million dirhams diamond (around USD 14 million) gone in 105 seconds.. [...]
Managing Your Money
Chemical engineer Arnulfo “Nonoy” Blanco was connected with some of the country’s biggest names in food manufacturing like Liberty Flour Mills, CFC and San Miguel Corporation. A more challenging engineering design job enticed him to work for an oil and gas consulting firm in Saudi Arabia. It meant a higher salary, too. He recalls, “Pag [...]
New Zealand (Kiwis) Prefer Filipino Nurses
The shortage for nurses and other healthcare professionals is a worldwide phenomenon. At the height of the issue surrounding the retake order of the US government for all June 2006 Nursing Board exam passers, Filipino nurses who want to work abroad still has lots of opportunities to consider. Worldwide, the demand for nurses continues to [...]
BMW AUDI and Subaru advertisement and their sarcasm
Once in while car ads are published not only to promote its own brand but also to recognize the achievement of its’ competitor. I’ve grabbed some of them . On these images you will observe how set aside space on their car ad just to appreciate the award of their competitor. A very compelling BMW, [...]
Amazing purple dots eye trick
Gaze at the “+” mark located in the middle of the image below. After 2-3 seconds observe what will happen on the rotating magenta patch. Ready and go… Interesting isn’t it?The eye illusion is due to the afterimage effect in complementary colour. Jeremy Hinton, the ‘inventor’, writes: “The illusion illustrates Troxler fading, complementary colours, negative [...]
OFW Remittance Tips
Choosing a safe and cost effective way to send money to Philippines is a major concern for every Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). It is also a problem for the Philippine government since dollars lost due to leakages and high transaction costs mean less money for the domestic economy. Here are some helpful hints regarding money [...]
Kabayan Mummies in Benguet, Philippines
The Kabayan mummies are found inside the man-made burial in Timbak cave, Bangao cave, Tinongchol cave, Naapay cave and Opdas cave under the municipality of Benguet Province in the Cordillera Mountain Ranges of northern Luzon. These are tribal Ibaloi mummies dated between 10th to 16th century. The Ibaloi, the dominant ethno-linguistic group, of Kabayan have [...]
Great Shea-Butter Fake Doggie Poo Soap
Tired of using that same soap over and over again? Well, I suggest you try this one great doggie poo – NOPE it’s a Soap.A coffee-scented soap made up of high quality shea-butter. This is special made soap and was formed individually in Seattle, Washington. So, NO machine, No mold which makes every product 100% [...]
Don’t Battle Over Bills Stop Arguing and Start Growing
Money isn’t worth fighting over. the more you fight, the less likely you will be to decide on goals and pursue them as a team. Check out the common husband-wife scenarios below – and read on to understand what you’re really trying to tell each other – and the best ways to stop bickering and [...]