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smart move.. maybe sure cya nga dli cya makadaog and besides, he is still young.. pwede pa cya sa sunod election napud

diri saw Walmart, sa food section, naay daghan display frogs and turtles... but wala pa gyud ko guts muhawid kay murag lood man.. naa pud sa wet market, naka-display ang live iring yucks lagi kaayo

Quote from: catalina on November 24, 2009, 06:12:51 AM
unsa  man nang maggots?karon pa ko ka heard ana

maggots.. murag puti ni cya nga humok unya murag earthworm but mubo lang cya kay taas man ang earthworm

new words nga i learned:

bean curd - tofu
breadfruit - kolo
java plum - lomboy
water apple - tambis
sugar apple - atis
spanish plum - sineguelas

same as the saying goes "eat germs sometimes"

mao ni ang one of the worst fear nako: freak accident

here in china, daghan sila kan-on nga halos wala nako kaila... eating frog (but not live frog) is one of the foods that i will eat before leaving china..
i have eaten dove and jellyfish so 8 more to go....
1. cat                  7. stinky tofu
2. dog                  8. thousand old egg
3. frog
4. maggot
5. turtle
6. snake

hala ka tinood kaha ni??? mid 30's na baya tawn ko

spray dayon ko og perfume para matabonan ang baho

makahilak man pud ta ani oi.. very touching kaayo..

Quote from: bol-anon nga cebuano on October 23, 2009, 12:45:57 AM

pili lang asay imong gusto.

pinaka-best ang naa sa right side kay mao gyud na original nga Pinakurat... as in pwede nako na imnom kay sarap gyud

i went to Zhangpu to see the 2009 Flower Expo... nice gyud kaayo ang mga flowers and their arrangement but super kadaghan sa tao so wala rako naka-appreciate sa uban flowers and trees and shrubs.. basta tanum tanan

sssaaaaarrrrrrraaaaaaaapppppppppp

A friend is always faithful to you, even during the bad times.
A friend is reliable..you can count on one to always be there.
A friend stays in touch, even though it may not be as often as you'd like!
A true friendship is enduring, lasting even when friends lose touch for a while.
A friend is always there for you when you need someone.
A friend is devoted to your friendship and will never do anything to destroy it.
A friend is YOU!

Thank you for being my bestfriend...





who is yours??? next please....

i adore thee......

The Forbidden Kingdom starring Jackie Chan...The Assassination of
high School President starring Mischa barton

this will not be the only issue he will be facing kay salabi na nga election is so near... mugawas na gyud tanan baho niya tawn

very interesting.. i dont even know these flowers existed (except corpse flower)...

bob marley....... really love this guy

i think inside job ni cya.. kay lisod man i-access sa mga 4-star hotel kung dli ka guests or staff

NOSE..... tanan ex-bfs nako og akong bana taas og ilong

hahaha very funny jokes

sauna sa high school pako, inig uli sa hapon, maglakaw gyud kuyog halos buong klase..unya uso kaayo ang escort2x... karon, wa nay maglakaw kay magmulticab na gyud unya text2x na oi dli na escort2x

sauna sa capitol pako kay dool dayon sa mga loan sharks hehehe

nalingaw ko ani nga thread kay grabe ko kabolok basta tanum na hisgutan.. kamungay ra na-ilhan nako but wala man naka-post diri hehehe

i think we like the same songs... these are the songs that i always listen to everyday (hehehe)
1. wonderful tonight
2. crazy for you
3. beautiful in my eyes
4. if
5. through the fire
6. i love you just the way you are
7.just once
8. first time ever i saw your face
9. overjoyed
10. through the years
11. you are so beautiful

the first time we said I LOVE YOU to each was sa pantalan kay padung cya larga og Siquijor unya dli mi magkita for one week

My husband said:
1. knows something about basketball (NBA time na means cya mugunit sa remote unya kaming duha watch)
2. can appreciate his cooking
3. can laugh with him

Quote from: hofelina on November 19, 2009, 06:51:44 PM
Palihug na lang ug tan-aw sa akong Avatar, si Chris 16 ug si Mayumi 27.

layoa man kaayo sila og age gap... or naay kids in between?

Quote from: Vito Andoline on November 19, 2009, 04:55:30 PM
Are You Proud to be Pinoy?

depende sa lugar.

true gyud na.. depende sa lugar.. kay naa koy experience nga dli nako masuwat diri kay na-owaw ko sa akong gibuhat nga akong gi-deny ang akong pagka-pinoy pag-vacation nako sa usa ka lugar diri sa china... pride ang nagpa-ibabao and i realized nga wrong akong gibuhat but human man so let it go nalang

i "lost" my bestfriend because of a guy and i still think about her until now even if we rarely speak to each other and sometimes avoid each other.. she was this one friend that i considered my very bestfriend but sadly, we parted ways

for more than 20 years now, i still call these girls my bestfriends for truly we are.. yes we went through a lot of struggles but our friendship still remained the same no matter what... even if we are in different countries now, we still make sure we keep in touch and be there for each other no matter what

source for this article: Manila Bulletin

right now, i just finished watching the movie Anastasia, the original movie year 1956... still a mystery gyud

I will begin. In Zhangzhou, China,

breakfast: soya milk and steam bread/siopao
lunch: rice, fish/meat, veggies and soup
dinner: noddles

tubig nalang gyud.. i stopped drinking coke for 2 weeks na and kita ko sa effect... mas nindot gyud ang skin nmo kung water ra kalingaw but dli pud cold water.. medyo hot gamay

taken sa layo ni

mao na ni nga time ma-level na c pakman sa the likes of mga famous boxingero sa pinas karon nga pobre pa sa langaw (kalimut ko sa name but kakita ko sa nahitabo niya thru wish ko lang man cguro to)... unja mga high maintenance women pa gyud gipamunit nga dli mu-bag og Secosana hehehe dapat Chanel or LV or D&G or Hemes, etc. etc nga mahalon

anything nga low ra ang maintenance kay anha ka patyon...

wwaahhhhh

Quote from: hofelina on November 19, 2009, 03:40:10 AM
Day magbantay kay makaso unya ug infringement of rights, nakaso na kini sa pikas nga Forum. Ma preso si Mike Ligalig! ha ha ha ha

Always mention your source, to be fair and to do it right.

yes nakalimut bitaw diay ko butang sa source nako.. thanks sa reminders. next time, ako na ibutang.. pangitaon sa nako hehehe

last night, i watched Benjamin Button.. i liked it.

Quote from: hubag bohol on November 19, 2009, 10:12:53 AM
Mao ba? Pero sa Dubai nga desert naa kunoy snow...

basig katong man-made snow sa dubai... dha silang gi-develop nga super big area kung gigama nila og ski area.. basta nindot ang place.. kita ko sa Amazing Race 15

try ko access, dli man pwede diri sa china.. page cannot be displayed man

try nako open ang imong website, dli ko maka-access diri sa china...

i was looking around my room trying to find a product made from the philippines but nge! puros man ni made in china...

torotot diay hehehe

Quote from: hubag bohol on November 18, 2009, 05:10:12 PM
Ah, moadto pa diay ka farther north para magligid-ligid sa snow...

tua ra na sa north ang snow.. sa south man ko

Quote from: hofelina on November 18, 2009, 06:45:51 PM
Where is the source of this info?

i stumbled across this article sa internet kay ganahan man gud ko mga stories about royalty... and besides, gikan man gud watch akong niece og cartoons nga Anastacia mao to ngaka-remember ko og research

Quote from: taga tigbao on November 18, 2009, 07:06:59 PM
Miga, nindot pud ba ug workers welfare record ang China? Unja ang suweldo? Hehehehehehe

dont know sa uban but sa akong experience, nindot.. but sa uban schools, daghan sila og complain.. mas luckier lang siguro ko mao natanggong ko diri og almost 5 years na kay hadlok ko mubalhin... sweldo wise, ok kaayo especially nga working hours nako is only 10 hours a week..bale 2 hours every morning akong classes... unya part time na ang uban

My Crocs Sassari



when casual shoes.. i wear this when i am shopping og laag2x.. very comfy gyud

My Crocs


when i go out for a short while kay naay emergency nga paliton, i wear this

nothing to do today so i watched:
Fast and Furious 4
Angels and Demons
The Reader

halos puros chinese gyud ang mga datu sa pinas...

1. Henry Sy


Networth: $3.8 billion
Age: 84
Marital Status: Married, 6 children

Stock price of his SM Investments has almost doubled since December low. Group, with interests in malls, retail, property, posted 14% increase in net income in first half of 2009. Daughter Teresita Sy-Coson runs its Banco de Oro Unibank, country’s largest bank by assets, which signed deal in May to acquire GE Capital’s Philippines banking arm in exchange for strategic investment from the U.S. company; deal expected to close this month. Sy, who got start selling shoes, shares fortune with wife and children.


2. Lucio Tan


Networth: $1.7 billion
Age: 75
Marital Status: Married, 6 children

His Philippine National Bank received regulatory approval to buy 38% of China’s Allied Commercial Bank in August. Former electrical engineer’s other holdings include Fortune Tobacco, Asia Brewery, Philippine Airlines and Hong Kong properties. Government case against Tan for allegedly holding assets for the late Ferdinand Marcos has dragged on for 22 years. Some of his fortune still sequestered as part of the long-running investigation.


3. Jaime Zobel de Ayala

Networth: $1.2 billion
Age: 75
Marital Status: Married, 7 children

Chairman emeritus of family’s Ayala Corp., one of the country’s largest conglomerates, which celebrated its 175th birthday this year. Eldest son, Jaime II, replaced his dad as chairman more than a decade ago; son Ferdinando is vice-chairman. Family’s shares now in his children’s hands.


4. Andrew Tan

Networth: $850 million
Age: 57
Marital Status: Married, 4 children

His holding company, Alliance Global Group, reported jump in first-quarter earnings thanks in part to strong food, beverage businesses (he owns the Philippines’ McDonald’s franchise) and improving real estate sales. Resort World Manila, his $1.35 billion casino joint venture with Malaysia’s Star Cruises, opened last month. Son of a factory worker made his first fortune in brandy, and later in property development through Megaworld.

5. John Gokongwei


Networth: $720 million
Age: 82
Marital Status: Married, 6 children

Shares of his conglomerate JG Summit â€" which has interests in airlines, telecoms, power, banking and real estate â€" are up more than 300% since last December’s low. Also owns Robinsons retail department store operations, with stores in 7 countries. Brother James Go chairs the group and son Lance is president.


6. Tony Tan Caktiong

Networth: $710 million
Age: 59
Marital Status: Married, 3 children

His fast-food company Jollibee Foods is expanding: it already has 1,800 locations, 9 brands in 11 countries, including popular burger joint Jollibee; plans to open another 200 this year in such countries as China, Vietnam and the U.S. Completed purchase of a congee restaurant chain in China last October. Got his start 34 years ago when he opened 2 ice cream parlors.


7. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.

Networth: $660 million
Age: 74
Marital Status: Married, 4 children

Chief executive of Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage conglomerate, San Miguel. Company has been buying up stakes in a power company, oil refiner and bank; has shown interest in buying Dole Food’s Asian assets. In July announced it is negotiating with potential investors to sell part of branded food, alcohol operations. Son Mark is a member of the Philippines’ House of Representatives.


8. Enrique Razon


Networth: $620 million
Age: 49
Marital Status: Married, 2 children

Was part of consortium, which also included China’s State Grid and Robert Coyiuto (No. 18), that paid $3.95 billion for National Grid Corp. of the Philippines. Runs port operator International Container Terminal Services, with operations in 10 countries; it posted one-third drop in net income for first half of year due to decline in global trade.


9. Manuel Villar

Networth: $530 million
Age: 59
Marital Status: Married, 3 children

Philippines Senate president, known as Manny, is a candidate in the 2010 presidential race. He is also the largest shareholder in property firms Vista Land & Lifescapes and Polar Property Holdings. Both sons are on board of Vista Land, whose stock hit 52-week high in August. Shrimp vendor’s son grew up in slum.


10. George Ty

Networth: $515 million
Age: 76
Marital Status: Married, 5 children

His Metrobank, the country’s second-largest lender, saw profits rise in first quarter for first time in a year. Founded bank decades ago. His son Arthur replaced him as chairman 2006. Family, which includes Ty and his children, hold 40% of the bank.

Pros:
1. Little planning needed. No invitations, wedding expenses, honeymoon expenses, name changes, prenup, blood test, photos

2. Fast. Gets one out of the dating scene. Away from the evils of AIDS etc.

3. Acts as a test for how well it will work, how well one gets along.

4. Cheaper than keeping up two places. "Two can live as cheaply as one" as long as one doesn't eat, drive separately or need healthcare.

5. If both people are sensible, they will tend to use birth control, which will save the couple money, time, sanity, and be environmentally more friendly.

6. Is often done secretly more or less, which can be an advantage or disadvantage.

7. Can be flexible, eg start and stop, restart, without legal hassles.

Cons:

1. Looked down upon by many in society, especially conservatives. Looks more promiscious even if it is a committed relationship.

2. A little sordid, eg 'shacking up'. Less serious than marriage.

3. There is no celebration to notify and signify the importance of the occasion and the relationship

4. Statistically lower chance of sucess than marrying directly.

5. Disadvantage of marriage: Couple may be encouraged to have children quicker, which they may not be ready for or be able to afford.

6. Religious concerns.

7. There is not a lot of society and legal pressure to stay together if one party starts to lose interest (this can also be seen as a pro)

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Wrong Reasons to Get Married
Want to be free from parents.
To have sex.
To ease loneliness.
To be happy.
To be an adult.
Because of a pregnancy.
He or she loves you.
To save or help someone.
Because you want a baby.
For money.
Because all your friends are married.
You've always wanted a fancy wedding.
Out of fear that no one else will want to marry you.
For immigration purposes.

Right Reasons to Get Married
You are in love with one another.
A desire to share your life with another.
To have a lifetime companion.
Realistic expectations.
Willingness to help one another fulfill their own needs and dreams.


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HOLLYWOOD -- Freddie Roach’s hands shook with excitement as he talked about a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“It will be the biggest pay-per-view event of all time,” said the man who just steered Manny Pacquiao to a historic 12th round technical knockout of Miguel Cotto last Saturday at the MGM Grand.

Roach said a fight with Mayweather, which may or may not happen, will break all existing records if it does, and will be watched by more people even if it wouldn’t be as exciting as Pacquiao’s previous fights.

The three-time American trainer of the year smiled when told that Mayweather, who came out of a long retirement to beat Juan Marquez last September, said Pacquiao remains a “one-dimensional” fighter.

“One dimensional? Well let’s fight and see,” said Roach.

“If that’s the case, all he does is run. He’s one dimensional, too -- run, run, run. Then we’ll attack, attack, attack and that will make it a big fight,” said Roach who just saw Pacquiao off the door of his gym.

Pacquiao dropped by at the Wild Card Gym late in the afternoon as part of a tradition. He always visits the gym on the Monday after a fight, get a few words with his chief trainer, and greet his loyal supporters.

The pound-for-pound champion did not stay long this time as he needed to go to a nearby hospital to have x-rays on his swollen right hand. However, he said he felt better now than the day after the fight.

He heard about Mayweather’s comment that he’s a one-dimensional fighter.

“Ako? Eh, yun ang style ko eh (But that’s my style). In and out, in and out,” he said.

Roach said a fight with Mayweather would be difficult to make because of all the money involved, adding that if the flamboyant American would agree to a 60/40 split, in Pacquiao’s favor, then it could happen.

“We need to negotiate for the money and the weight, but I want the fight at 145 lb. Mayweather still doesn’t have that huge audience so I would go for 60-40 for Manny,” said Roach.

Roach added that if it’s Mayweather, March 13, being penciled by Top Rank as the date for Pacquiao’s next fight, may not be a good date.

“If it’s Mayweather, we need time to get ready for that fight. We have to come out with a real different style. It’s a whole different ballgame,” he said, adding that there wouldn’t be a need for a tune-up fight if that’s the case.

“If we get Mayweather, why risk losing that (tune-up) fight. I’d say he rest for a while, enjoy the holidays, run for elections, and the Congressman Manny Pacquiao will kick Mayweather’s ass,” said Roach.

Roach said while last Saturday’s fight looked one-sided to some, it should definitely be more exciting than a Pacquiao-Mayweather.

“Cotto came to fight and Mayweather comes to run. He makes a boring fight, but a lot of people will buy tickets to see him lose. So it would be a huge fight. I agree, but it would be less exciting than other Manny Pacquiao fights.

“It could be like when Cotto started running in the end, and Manny said, “Do you want to run or do you want to fight?’” - By Abac Cordero (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

It has been almost a century since the brutal execution of the Romanov family, and yet their deaths and last days at the Ipatiev House still remain a mystery.

History has recorded violent deaths, and even dumbfounding conspiracies. But it was the murder of Russia's last imperial family which went down in history as a major puzzle, even to their own countrymen. Maybe it was because during that fateful day in July of 1918, only Lieutenant Yurovsky and his men were present to carry out the family's death. On Lenin's orders, chief executioner Yurovsky and his men ordered Tsar Nicholas II and his family, along with their four remaining loyal servants, to go down the basement of the Ipatiev House.

Tsar Nicholas II carried his hemophiliac son Alexei in his arm, and the family followed. Tsaritsa Alexandra demanded for chairs, and three were given - one for her, her son, and her husband. Lieutenant Yurovsky then entered with his men, and informed the Tsar that they were ordered to execute him and his family.

The poor Tsar only had moments to utter, ''What? What?'' when he was gunned down in front of his family. The Tsaritsa followed, then the rest of the family. It was hard to believe such a vivid picture has been recaptured by historians. But then again, their story has been romanticized a hundred times over. The girls managed to survive the shooting, as they were wearing corsets made of diamonds and precious gems. But because of this, they were spared from quick deaths, as they were later stabbed by the executioners using bayonets.

A Fate No Man Deserves

Yes, the Tsar abhorred violence, though it was because of him Bloody Sunday came about. But he did not deserve his death nor his family and servants.

But as long as the Tsar or any of the family was still alive, the Bolsheviks have a lot to fear. More particularly, Lenin's stature was at stake. The thing with power and royalty is that many people vied for it. Has it ever been a question why the Romanovs were executed? Why Marie Antoinette had to suffer the guillotine, and why Julius Caesar was stabbed?

These people were mere victims of birthright. Had Tsar Nicholas II known what was to become of his family, he probably would have given his life to save them. But he did not know, and the family remained forever hopeful that one day, their supporters would come and free them.

During their 78 days at the Ipatiev House, the family had to suffer from the brutish Bolsheviks. They were granted limited luxuries, and were often abused by the guards. Tsaritsa Alexandra, because of her steadfast reliance on Rasputin, was even openly called ''the German bitch'', for she was rumored to have had an illicit relationship with the mad monk.

It is heartbreaking to think that the Romanov family has totally vanquished, and that they suffered during their last days. Many people liked to believe that somehow, one of the Romanovs survived, and it is on this foolish hope that several counterfeiters played their cards on. Most famous of these counterfeiters is Anna Anderson, who claimed to be the mischievous Anastasia. But in 1991, her claim was disproven for the real Anastasia's bones were discovered.

The loose ends regarding the family's deaths continue to confound even the most die-hard historians, and even if medical technology claims to have solved the mystery, there are still several unanswered questions for many still cannot accept their execution, completely devoid of sense and compassion. One can only hope that in the case of the Romanovs, history will not repeat itself.

MANILA - Veteran actress and director Gina Alajar was evasive Tuesday when sought for comment on the alleged affair between People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and young sexy star Krista Ranillo.

In a phone interview, Alajar refused to further comment on the issue, saying she already issued a statement to a popular newspaper.

"Hindi na ako magco-comment doon," Alajar said.

Alajar was dragged into the issue after she posted a controversial shout out in her Facebook account in connection with the alleged Pacquiao-Ranillo affair. She wrote: “If I were Jinkee Pacquiao, I would not give up Manny. Krista Ranillo is not at all worth it!”

In 2001, reports said Alajar and former husband Michael de Mesa ended their marriage supposedly because of the actor’s alleged love affair with Ranillo, who is a current columnist for men’s magazine Maxim.

In a previous interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Pacquiao also sealed his lips on the issue.

"No comment ako diyan," said the pound-for-pound king in an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com before he flew to Las Vegas.

The popular boxer also clammed up when asked to comment on reports that he and his “Wapakman” leading lady were spotted dating in Hong Kong.

Prior to Pacquiao’s fight on November 15 (Manila time), reports said the boxer and his wife, Jinkee, allegedly had an argument over a rumor that he was caught going inside Ranillo's hotel room in Las Vegas.

Ranillo was reportedly in the United States with her father, veteran actor Mat Ranillo III, to watch Pacquiao’s fight with Miguel Cotto.

Ranillo’s camp has already denied these rumors. Ranillo’s manager, Arnold Vegafria, maintained that the sexy star and Pacquiao are just “good friends.”

"She said that they are good friends and they are going out together as a group. That's all I know," Vegafria said.

Vegafria added: "They are doing a movie together. Krista and two of my artists are his leading ladies - Krista and Bianca King... I think this is also part of the promo. We will see. I will talk to Krista when she comes back."

Vegafria also maintained that Ranillo is happy being single.

"She's very aware of what's happening but she just laughed it off. And I spoke to her, she denied it. Sabi niya sa akin Manny is a married man and hindi siya pwedeng makisali. So ganoon, hanggang friends lang," Vegafria said. -Report by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com

MANILA â€" Amid persistent speculations about his alleged affair with sexy star Krista Ranillo, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao has lashed back at his detractors for focusing too much on his private life instead of his feat.

“Kaya siguro tayo hindi umaasenso, pinakikialaman nila ang personal na buhay ng iba. Ang sa akin, siguro pagtuunan lang [natin] ng pansin [ang] dapat trabahuhin [natin]. Hindi ‘yong private life [ko],” Pacquiao told ABS-CBN News.

He added: “Sana i-honor nila ‘yong na-achieve kong achievement para sa ating mga Filipino. Like what I said, alisin muna natin ang tinatawag nating crab mentality. Nakikiusap ako sa inyong lahat na… magkaisa tayong lahat para masaya tayong lahat.”

The People’s Champ, however, still refused to put all speculations to rest.

“No comment ako about that issue. Tahimik lang ako. Bahala na silang mag magke-kuwento,” he said.

Speculations about Pacquiao and Ranillo’s alleged affair surfaced after the two began shooting for their film “Wapakman.” Rumor has it that the two were spotted spending time together in Hong Kong.

Ranillo’s talent manager, Arnold Vegafria, has already dismissed the speculations, saying that the boxer and the sexy star were just “good friends.”

The rumors have reportedly put a strain on Pacquiao’s marriage. This was apparent during a Thanksgiving mass held after his bout with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee, burst into tears as the priest, in his homily, talked about love and the importance of family.

Footage showed that Pacquiao tried to console Jinkee but she shunned him. She instead turned to her female friend for comfort.

Meanwhile, when asked if Ranillo was aware of the rumors, Vegafria said: "She's very aware of what's happening but she just laughed it off. And I spoke to her, she denied it. Sabi niya sa akin Manny is a married man and hindi siya pwedeng makisali. So ganoon, hanggang friends lang.” - Report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

Health Sec. Francisco Duque III demonstrates what people will be up against if they get injured from firecrackers.

MANILA - If you don't want your fingers chopped off, then lay off firecrackers this holiday season.

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday launched its "Zero Paputok (Zero Firecrackers)" campaign to warn the public about the perils of using firecrackers during the Christmas season and New Year's Day.

To prove the point, DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III on Monday gave a demonstration of what firecracker injury victims are in for when they go to the hospital.

Duque brandished a hand surgery saw that can be used to amputate hands, Bone Rongeurs (that look like silver pliers) to trim bones, and instruments to drill bones.

The demonstration was meant to scare or discourage those who are planning to use firecrackers. The agency is campaigning for a total firecracker ban in residential areas nationwide to avoid firecracker-related injuries.

The DOH encouraged the public to play loud music, bang pots and pans, or use "torotot" or trumpets instead of playing with firecrackers when they celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day.

Common firecracker-related injuries

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jean-Pierre Leung of Benguet General Hospital said in a phone interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak that injuries from firecrackers can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of firecracker used.

"Mild ones are burns on the fingers. More severe ones can blast off part of the hand. Or in some cases, some parts of the body like the eyes," he said.

"I've had cases where we had to amputate at the wrist of forearm. Of course that's the worst case scenario," said Leung, who worked at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) from 1993 to 1998.

Leung said that during his time at the PGH, doctors would "fill up buckets of fingers that [they] had cut off" from patients who suffered from firecracker-caused injuries.

"Mostly, [injuries] are found in the hands and fingers because that's what we use to hold the firecrackers," he explained.

Leung said the gunpowder and filler materials (like soil) used in firecrackers can also cause secondary infections or tetanus among patients.

Hard to treat

He said blast injuries are particularly hard to treat because the explosion kills a lot of skin and muscle tissue, making it hard to reconstruct that part of the body.

"Even if you don't amputate, the tissue left behind is scarred, so it's hard to get good function [in that body part] after a blast injury," Leung told abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak.

Recovery time is long for blast injuries and burns, and patients sometimes need to take antibiotics and stay confined at the hospital for several days while their wounds close.

Other complications to look out for are asthma or respiratory ailments from the smoke left behind when firecrackers explode.

Pyrotechnic experts

Dangerous explosives include Judas belts, which fire up randomly once one small explosive round is lighted, as well as Pla-Pla, Atomic Bombs, and Baby Dynamites.

Firecrackers like "watusi", supposedly recommended for children, are poisonous when ingested.

Leung added, however, that firecracker injury cases have generally seemed to lessen over the years. "There has been a trend for [the use of] imported fireworks. It's actually safer because instead of participating, people watch fireworks displays instead," he said.

Firecrackers that caused the most injuries in 2008 were Piccolo fireworks, "Kwitis", Five Star, "Luces" (sparkler), and homemade firecrackers.

According to DOH data, 733 people were injured by firecrackers while 17 were injured by stray bullets from December 21 last year to January 5 this year. Duque said this was 28% lower than the previous 4-year average.

Local government units (LGUs) proposed to designate a time and place for lighting up fireworks in every town, to be supervised by a pyrotechnics expert. This is to avoid accidents.

The Philippine National Police, meanwhile, is also pitching on efforts to reduce firecracker injuries by confiscating illegal fireworks like Bawang, Super Lolo, Thunder, and Boga. Stores that sell illegal firecrackers will be closed down. -- Report by Kristine Servando, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak. With a report from Sol Aragones, ABS-CBN News.

BEIJING â€" President Barack Obama says the U.S. relationship with China is deepening beyond trade and economics to cover climate, security and other matters of international concern.

Obama spoke to reporters before starting meetings Wednesday with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Nearing the end of his first-ever trip to China, Obama says he came determined to strengthen a vital partnership.

For his part, Wen said Obama's visit is setting the U.S.-China partnership on a better path. Said Wen: "We are really on the cusp of moving forward with this relationship."

Obama had already met extensively with Chinese President Hu Jintao on the trip. Obama was to take in some sightseeing at the Great Wall of China before departing for South Korea later Wednesday.

Quote from: hubag bohol on November 18, 2009, 03:02:09 PM
Kumusta man pud ang winter diha, Ann?

diri kay dli man kaayo super winter.. tugnaw kay 15 degrees C karon but ang pinaka-ubos nga temperature nga na-experience nako is 5 degrees C.. ambot lang sa countryside kay sukad wala pako naka-travel during winter time

if tua ko sa bohol, i wear my Ipanema wherever i go... i love this flip flop

there is something fishy in this article.. hhhhhhhmmmmmmm

Quote from: nat-cast on November 18, 2009, 11:36:00 AM
if im not mistaken machang/matsang ang tawag ani sa mga chinese restaurant diri....maka busog dali

mao ni tawag nila diri but i think mao naman siguro ni ang international name sa food

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on November 18, 2009, 02:37:49 AM
Makawala ug stress jud ang countryside. Mga tawo nagpuyo sa countryside mostly happy and content unya slow sad ang life dili pareha sa city mura tag permi gigukod besides clean and healthy imo environment.

true gyud.. pag-lunch namo kay didto mi kuha og veggies sa backyard nila unya dakup sila og manok... pagkalami sa kaon... everything fresh from their backyard

Quote from: ms da binsi on November 18, 2009, 01:19:19 AM
wooo! thank you Anne! i really like country images!!! serene kaajo noh?

Unsa man ning lugara Ann? inyo pa ni beyahi-on? unsa ka layo sa inyung gipuy-an?

kay ganahan jud ko mag imagine nga nag long drive mo paingon sa countryside!

about 3 hours drive ni from the city, and way up sa mountains... well preserved nga area dri and fresh gyud ang hangin. loved it pag-ad2 namo

last night, i watched MILK, DOUBT and FROZEN RIVER...  i highly recommend these 3 kay nindot

Quote from: willmerit on November 18, 2009, 11:26:59 AM
here's mine too:


akong eldest ni 9 years old


akong ikaduha - 10 weeks old

ka-cute sa baby oi.. mingaw na gyud ko og bb

its like paella ang taste sa uban nga zongzi... naay uban glutinous rice and medicinal syrup ang sagol mao murag dli tam-is ang taste mao dapat inig kaon nmo, paresan nmo og honey...

Quote from: grazie7y on November 17, 2009, 10:25:16 PM
makagutom samot!

Ann, tigluto ka ani?

naka-0bserve lang ko unsaon pagama.. unya complicated man mao lisoran ko

Quote from: hubag bohol on November 17, 2009, 06:38:17 PM
Ann, di ba ang Fujian style zongzi maoy tetrahedral?

yes

picture taken in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou, China

Zongzi (also known as rice dumpling) is traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival (Mandarin: Duanwu; Cantonese: Tuen Ng) which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar (approximately early to mid-June), commemorating the death of Qu Yuan, a famous Chinese poet from the kingdom of Chu who lived during the Warring States period. Known for his patriotism, Qu Yuan tried unsuccessfully to warn his king and countrymen against the expansionism of their Qin neighbors. When the Qin Dynasty general Bai Qi took Yingdu, the Chu capital, in 278 BC, Qu Yuan's grief was so intense that he drowned himself in the Miluo river after penning the Lament for Ying. According to legend, packets of rice were thrown into the river to prevent fish from eating the poet's body.  Another version states that zongzi were given to placate a dragon that lived in the river.

Description
The shape of zongzi range from being relatively tetrahedral in southern Chinese cultures to more cylindrical in northern Chinese cultures. Wrapping a zongzi neatly is a skill which is passed down through families, as are the recipes. Like tamale-making in Mexico and Pamonha-making in Brazil, making zongzi was traditionally a family event with everyone helping out.

While traditional Chinese zongzi are wrapped in bamboo leaves, the leaves of lotus, maize, banana, canna, shell ginger or pandan leaves are sometimes used as substitutes in other countries. Each kind of leaf imparts its own unique smell and flavor to the rice.

The fillings used for zongzi vary from region to region, but the rice used is always glutinous rice (also called sticky or sweet rice). Depending on the region, the rice may be lightly precooked by stir-frying or soaked in water before using.

Zongzi need to be steamed or boiled for several hours depending on how the rice is made prior to adding the fillings. Once cooked, the zongzi can easily be frozen for later consumption. Frozen zongzi are available for sale in many Chinese markets.

Elizabeth Arden RED DOOR (ever since i was in college until now)

LEXUS

i can access www.youtube-pinoy.com and www.pinoychannel.tv para watch ko tv sa pinas.. free sad ni cya

mao ni result kung die hard fan ka...

looy kaayo tawn

mao ni prize sa mga "lihukan"

they know mao ni ang result if commit sila adultery but still ila gihapon buhaton.. hahay Life is so complicated!

when it comes to sneakers, i prefer Converse kay comfy gyud cya... since HS ko, converse akong sige paliton

thanks sa comments ninyo sa akong mga anak.. abi nako magpost pud mo sa pics sa inyong mga anak.. taken in Bohol Divers Resort, Panglao ning second photo. every vacation nako, mu-check in gyud mi diri kay ganahan ko sa place...

one extra hour, musimba ka kay kapin tuig nako wala naka-simba

daog gihapon si pacman

Know your priorities in life so as to achieve blissful happiness

there is no thread that is dedicated to our kid/s so just post the picture and introduce him/her/them to us. thanks

i will begin:


Denise Danielle and Denise Dominique (4 and 5 years old)


Denise Dominique now 12 years old and Denise Danielle now 11 years old.. with their cousin Joreen

today is Sunday so i did my shopping this afternoon... luckily, one shoe store (which is famous here) had this closing sale kay ila close ang kato nga branch, mao nakapalit ko og pair of sandals nga tag P1,500.00 unta but P500.00 nalang.. what a bargain

breakfast: coffe with bread and banana
lunch: fish with black beans, adobong eggplant, rice
dinner: breaded fish, adobong string beans, rice

hala ka! grabeha naman ni cya oi.. fame and fortune all in one

Thanks God my answers were all NO.. goodness, unsa kaha bation nako if i can experience these things

Quote from: willmerit on November 14, 2009, 10:38:26 AM
kana si mayumi pinoy na?

japanese citizen

Quote from: indaymen50 on November 14, 2009, 11:10:42 AM
Basin  ug  anak diay   sa  US military nga   na-assign  sa  China...??

no such thing diri nga US military nga maka-penetrate sa China...

5 years from now, kuyog nami sa akong bana misag asa pang dapit sa kalibutan...second honeymoon namo kay that time puhon, college na akong mga anak so they can take care of their own na... really looking forward

i usually buy my shoes sa DAPHNE... sikat pud ni siya nga brand diri sa china... quality is excellent and the designs are very international.... although medyo mahal compared sa mga local shoes, but we are talking about quality here...but i especially like wedge shoes kay aron tass ko tan-awon