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Gov't reviews salaries of GOCC execs
By Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - The Aquino administration is reviewing the compensation structure for heads and executives of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) who sit in various private corporations in their capacity as GOCC executives, a ranking official said.

According to the new rules, GOCC executives can only receive bonuses, profit shares and other perks from private corporations subject to certain limits. The rest of the amount, beyond limits soon to be set by the GCG, would have to be turned over to the respective GOCC, said Social Security System (SSS) president and chief executive officer Emilio de Quiros Jr.

SSS is one of the agencies covered by the new rules.

The move is part of efforts to prevent abuse by some previous GOCC officials of their position in government.

Phl may borrow $750 M this year
By Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - The National Government is still open to raising the remaining commercial foreign borrowing requirement of $750 million from the external debt market this year, a ranking Finance official said over the weekend.

In an interview, Finance Undersecretary Rosalia de Leon said the Philippines wants to maintain its presence in the offshore market and to take advantage of strong appetite for Philippine debt papers.

“We’re still thinking of doing that because we need to maintain our presence abroad,” she said.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wants the National Government to just tap the local debt market for its remaining borrowing needs to siphon off excess liquidity in the cash-rich domestic mart.

De Leon said that is also possible but to keep Philippine bonds actively trading in the offshore market, the national government needs to maintain its presence abroad.

by Prinz Magtulis, Philstar.com - The Philippines is the “most underrated country in the world” but any upgrade would have to wait until “significant momentum” in revenue generation and debt reduction is sustained, Moody’s Investors Service said.

Moody’s bond-implied ratings showed the country being rated by the market at Baa1, an investment grade and four notches above Moody’s Ba2 rating for the Philippines.

Bond-implied ratings show the market’s pricing and treatment of a country’s bonds in relation to its actual rating from a particular credit rating agency.

“The markets have already voted the Philippines as an investment grade rating. As you can see, credit rating agencies are now behind the curve,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said during the BSP’s annual media seminar held here.

naa ra bay uban nga makainom magsalimoang na ug makakita ug panan-awon konohay. kung dunay uyab tong nalumos, dili kaha malain ang uyab sa hinungdan sa iyang pagpangarisgar ug sawom sa tubig nga dili man diay kamao molangoy?

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday urged the Thai public and private sector not to panic or halt investments due to Europe's debt crisis, for she was certain the government could deal with the issue.

The premier spoke during “Yingluck Government Meets the People,” her weekly talk show on state-run television Channel 11.

Panicking as a response to the situation will worsen the Thai economy, she noted. Her administration is ready to launch contingency measures in case of negative scenarios.

She advised Thai entrepreneurs that have businesses in some European countries to reduce their stocks there or look for new markets. The Commerce Ministry is available to provide advice to affected entrepreneurs, she said, while committees are to be set up to monitor and manage likely urgent problems from the eurozone debt crisis.

Ms Yingluck said the Thai economy remains fundamentally strong. Several sectors, such as industrial products, tourism, and agriculture, have seen positive growth, although not very high, as the country has just recovered from last year's flood.

Concerning the country's unemployment rate of over 300,000 persons, the premier said her government has invited relevant persons to discuss the matter and see if the production of labour has occurred according to demand. The employment ratio and the numbers of new graduates are to be analysed for evaluation and finding further solutions, she noted. - source - PNA

dili ikapaninga nga mikita ug dako ning pelikulaha kay daghang tawo nga murag Dora ang buot.

sa ato pa, battle-tested na unta ka, Hubagz.

Steak and Salad

Grilled Swordfish and Asparagus

Omelette with Strawberry Salsa

Liver with Spinach

Mussels in White Wine

Roast Beef with Vegetables

Lamb Curry

Rabbit in Bacon

Poached Pears

by the Bohol Chronicle - Jose Maria Rocha, former city mayor of Tagbilaran, passed away 1:30 in the morning Wednesday. He was 91.

Rocha served as city mayor twice, first in 1980 to 1986 then in 1992 to 1995. He was also a city councilor and likewise served as executive secretary to then President Carlos P. Garcia.

According to relatives of the former mayor, his remains will be laid in state for two days at the Funeraria Gomez so the public can pay their last respects to the deceased public servant.

Rocha is best remembered as one of the pillars of Tagbilaran’s growth who initiated the expansion of the city proper by establishing the “satellite city” concept which now includes the Tagbilaran City Central Public Market, Integrated Bus Terminal, the City Government Center (City Hall) and the business complex of the Island City Mall and other commercial establishments.

Rocha also served the Philippine National Red Cross before his appointment as executive secretary of former President Garcia.

It was through Rocha’s efforts that a modern maternity house, now known as the Tagbilaran Puericulture Center and Maternity House (TPCMH), was built equipped with facilities for maternal care and treatment of patients.

Several former city officials paid tribute to Rocha over “Inyong Alagad” Wednesday stressing his dignity and honor as a public servant and as a private citizen.

In a public notice over Station dyRD, relatives of the deceased former mayor appealed to the public who want to bring flowers to the wake to instead convert the same into donations at the TPCMH.

if you got green, your computer has not been infected with this infamous DNS Changer virus.

visit http://www.dns-ok.ca/ to check whether your computer has been infected with the virus. scroll down and click "accept". you will see a test result after that.

hehehe. naa ba kahay ganahan ani magpakonsulta?

By Robert D. Kaplan

What if Syrian President Bashar al Assad really goes? There is an assumption in the West that the way to win a strategic victory over Iran and improve the human rights situation inside Syria is to remove the Syrian leader. It is true that Iran's prospects of keeping Syria as its own Mediterranean outpost are probably linked with the survivability of al Assad's regime. But his removal might well hasten the slide into chaos within Syria and in adjacent Lebanon, rather than slow it. Al Assad's departure could even ignite a disintegration of the Syrian power structure into various gangs and militias.

After all, we are talking less of the removal of one man than of the end of a 42-year dynasty. The president's father, Hafez al Assad, came to power in 1970 after 21 changes of government -- mostly through coups -- in Syria's first 24 years of independence. Moreover, the new Syrian state held free and fair elections in 1947, 1949 and 1954 that all broke down according to tribal, regional and sectarian interests. Hafez finally ended the chaos by becoming the Leonid Brezhnev of the Arab world: He staved off the future by institutionalizing fear, even as he did nothing to nurture a civil society out of the country's inherent divisions. Alas, the collapse of such a state is messy business. Sectarian awareness may be less deeply etched in Syria than in Iraq, but once the killing starts people have a tendency to revert to these default identities.

On July 9, thousands of Canadians and hundreds of thousands of people worldwide could be without access to the internet after the FBI shuts down temporary DNS servers used to assist victims of a massive internet fraud ring.

All computers that still use these servers will meet a virtual brick wall on July 9 and be unable to connect to the internet until their computers are cleared of the associated 'DNSChanger' virus.

The shutdown of the temporary DNS servers by U.S. authorities is the last stage in Operation Ghost Click, a two-year international investigation that officially ended in November 2011.

The FBI, in association with international law enforcement, managed to track and apprehend six Estonians using an ostensibly legitimate front company who had organized a sophisticated system of false DNS servers. - source

murag wala sa tubagbohol ning matanga sa mga lalaki sumala sa akong nasayran.

Yes, Padz, just click the red "Share" button found beside the title. You can share it automatically in Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Tumblr, Linkin, etc.

by PIA - The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is now accepting applications online for the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Exams slated October 14.

The On-line Examination Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) will start from July 9 and ends on July 20.

According to Napolcom, the applications shall be on a "first come, first served" basis and they reserve the right to limit the number of examinees it will accommodate. It also reserves the right to stop accepting applications even ahead of its identified deadline if it deems necessary.

An applicant interested to become a policeman/policewoman should log on to the official website of Napolcom at www.napolcom.gov.ph, click on the on-line examination application scheduling system and fill out the mandatory requirements (name, address, contact numbers, etc.) to get the scheduled appointment at the regional office for the processing of his/her application either for promotion or entrance.

The applicant then submits his/her application and waits for the confirmation which will appear if the submission was correctly done. If it does not, the process should be repeated.

A letter-reply will be sent to his/her email address confirming the scheduled appointment at the Napolcom regional office.

The applicant should then print out the letter reply and submit it to the Napolcom regional office together with the other required documents for the processing of his/her application.

but the first impression won't be good for vatican and monaco. ordinary filipinos may not be able to understand the technicalities of poea's standards.

Guinness World Records has declared that a huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks in the southern Philippines is the largest in captivity in the world. The giant reptile has brought pride, fear, tourism revenues and attention to the previously little-known town where it was captured last year.

Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse says the saltwater crocodile nicknamed “Lolong” measured 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) and weighed more than a ton. It was captured last November in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province,

Bunawan Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde told The Associated Press on Sunday that he was notified by Guinness of the giant reptile’s new distinction last month. The news sparked celebrations in his town of 37,000 people and concerns that more giant crocodiles might be lurking nearby. - from Associated Press
   

by Mayen Jaymalin, Philstar.com - The Philippines will no longer deploy overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to 15 countries considered as unsafe.

Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) chief Hans Cacdac said the POEA governing board has approved a resolution restricting deployment to 15 countries found not compliant with the requirements of the amended Migrant Workers Act starting July 15.

These countries are Afghanistan, Chad, Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, Haiti, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Palestine, Somalia, Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe.

Cacdac said a copy of the resolution had been published in a national newspaper.   

The government imposed a deployment ban in Afghanistan and Lebanon several years ago due to hostilities there.

Cacdac said a total deployment ban remains in effect in Iraq, except in Kurdistan, while the government is undertaking a review.

He said POEA is also awaiting the assessment and recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on the Vatican and Monaco.

“Our post in Monaco and the Vatican have something to look into, but it has nothing to do with the two countries being unsafe, that is why the deployment continues,” Cacdac said.

Large Hadron Collider - Higgs Boson

Fruit Water

Strawberry

angay pagngon ang TV during meal time ug nighttime.

sa manila, didto kono sa luneta park, magpasalipod lang sa bulak.

akong ning gisulat last March 18, 2012, nia ra ang column > http://www.theboholstandard.com/opinion.php?issue=254&s1=4348&s2=&s3=4353&s4=1286&s5=4350&s6=&s7=1288&s8=1287&s9=&s10=&s11=&s12=1289&s13=&s14=&s15=

i understand your feeling, islander. nagsulat bitaw ko kabahin ani sa akong bisayan column sa Bohol Standard diin akong gisaway pag-ayo kining manggisugal sa haya.

during sa wake sa akong papa, i banned all forms of gambling. i told those who came to our house nga it's okay dili sila moadto sa balay kung sugal man lang ang ilang gipangita. wala pud mi modalit ug inom which is mao nay kasagaran mahitabo sa baryo. nagbilar sa haya pero puro hubog.

ang nilahutay ra ug bilar ang mga balo nga babaye ug mga gagmayng bata. amo silang gibayangan sa daghang pagkaon.

ang mga sugarol ug palahubog nanguli ug nahisagmuyo.

Secret Agent mao nang connivance sa mga Spy.

any picture of the interior part of the van?

naa diay ni hubag gihambin ang mga sekreto mahitungod aning mga butanga.

I have a copy of Martian Chronicles. I don't know much about Bradbury until I read this post. Thanks Islander.

ang mga tawo nga masakit mogasto ug hundreds of thousands of pesos para lang mabuhi. ang uban gipakasayon lang ug hikog. wala nalang gyud kahuwat.

Hi Ate Sol, nice to see you, too. How's life in Australia? Murag wala na ka nakabisita sa Pilipinas...

nice to see you again, BNC. kumusta naman ang taga Balilihan?

by Bill Crowder
Our Daily Bread

Life is full of surprisesâ€"some of which take life in unwelcome directions. I still remember the shockwave that hit our family several decades ago when my father lost his job through no fault of his own. With a house full of kids to feed, it was a jarring blow. But as certainly as Dad’s job loss was beyond his control and unexpected, he still knew he could trust God for his future.

As Jesus’ followers, we must recognize that there are things in life that are the “uncontrollable unexpected,” as I call them. To help us in those moments, James 4:13-15 offers this wisdom: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit’; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. . . . Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.’ ” The people to whom James was writing were making plans while excluding God’s prerogative to direct their lives.

Is it wrong to plan for the future? Of course not. It is unwise, however, to forget that God may allow some “uncontrollable unexpected” events as He sees fit. Ultimately, all that happens is for the bestâ€"even when it’s hard to see. We must trust Him and His plans for our future.

I know who holds the future,
And I know who holds my hand;
With God things don’t just happenâ€"
Everything by Him is planned. â€"A. Smith

We may not know what the future holds, but we can trust the One who holds the future.

by Dave Branon
Our Daily Bread

While working with third- and fourth-graders at our church’s Vacation Bible School, I decided to give all 25 of the children a gift on the last day. But I told them that in order to receive it, they would each have to tell me how a person can get to heaven.

It was interesting to hear what these 9- and 10-year-olds said. Many were clear that salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ, but some were not yet equipped to explain the gospel. “You have to be good and go to Sunday school,” said one. Another asked tentatively, “You have to pray to God?” Still another: “If you are nice to your friends and obey your mom and dad.”

As I gently tried to direct the thinking of each child to the central element of salvationâ€"faith in Jesus who died to pay for our sins and then rose againâ€"I thought that these kids represented so many others in our world who don’t yet understand the gospel.

How about you? Are your ideas about salvation based on biblical truth? Think about the importance of what Jesus did for you. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 16:31). There is so much more at stake than getting a free gift for answering a question.

A Matter Of Faith
Jesus paid the penalty for your sins by His death. When
you admit you are a sinner and place your faith in Him
alone for forgiveness, you will be reconciled to God.

Believing Christ diedâ€"that’s history; believing Christ died for meâ€"that’s salvation.

by Julie Ackerman Link
Our Daily Bread

Are parents trying too hard to make their kids happy? And is that having the opposite effect? These questions introduce an interview with Lori Gottlieb, author of an article on the subject of unhappy young adults. Her conclusion: Yes. Parents who refuse to let their children experience failure or sadness give them a false view of the world and do not prepare them for the harsh realities of adult life. They’re left feeling empty and anxious.

Some Christians expect that the Lord will be the kind of parent who protects them from all sorrow and disappointment. But that’s not the kind of Father He is. He lovingly allows His children to go through suffering (Isa. 43:2; 1 Thess. 3:3).

When we start with the mistaken belief that it’s an easy life that will make us truly happy, we become weary trying to live out our faulty belief. But when we face the truth that life is difficult, we can invest our lives in the pursuit of a good and godly life instead. That kind of life strengthens us for the times when life is difficult.

God’s goal is to make us holy, not just happy (1 Thess. 3:13). And when we are holy, we are more likely to be truly happy and content.
Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas? â€"Watts

A contented person has learned to accept the bitter with the sweet.

Anne Cetas
Our Daily Bread

One of my biggest struggles is unanswered prayer. Maybe you can relate. You ask God to rescue a friend from addiction, to grant salvation to a loved one, to heal a sick child, to mend a relationship. All these things you think must be God’s will. For years you pray. But you hear nothing back from Him and you see no results.

You remind the Lord that He’s powerful. That your request is a good thing. You plead. You wait. You doubtâ€"maybe He doesn’t hear you, or maybe He isn’t so powerful after all. You quit askingâ€"for days or months. You feel guilty about doubting. You remember that God wants you to take your needs to Him, and you tell Him your requests again.

We may sometimes feel we’re like the persistent widow in Jesus’ parable recorded in Luke 18. She keeps coming to the judge, badgering him and trying to wear him down so he’ll give in. But we know that God is kinder and more powerful than the judge in the parable. We trust Him, for He is good and wise and sovereign. We remember that Jesus said we “always ought to pray and not lose heart” (v.1).

So we ask Him, “Summon Your power, O God; show us Your strength, O God, as You have done before” (Ps. 68:28 NIV). And then we trust Him . . . and wait.
Pray on, then, child of God, pray on;
This is your duty and your task.
To God the answering belongs;
Yours is the simpler partâ€"to ask. â€"Chisholm

Delay is not denial so keep praying.

by David McCasland
Our Daily Bread

Many high school students with autism or Down syndrome feel excluded and ignored. They often eat alone in a crowded cafeteria because other students don’t know how to relate to them or simply don’t care. To address this need, speech therapist Barbara Palilis began “Circle of Friends”â€"a program that pairs students with disabilities with nondisabled peers for lunch dates and social activities. Through this outreach, special-needs students and those nondisabled peers who befriend them continue to be enriched and changed through the gift of acceptance, friendship, and understanding.

Being included is at the heart of the gospel of Christ. “God, who is rich in mercy, . . . even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” (Eph. 2:4-5). Through faith in Christ, we “who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (v.13).

Our privileged place as members of the “household of God” (v.19) should give us eyes to see and hearts to care for those around us who are ignored and alone. If each of us would reach out in caring friendship to one person today, what a difference it would make for us all.
I needed help. Someone came alongside,
Sent by our Savior to care and to guide.
I now help you. We know that He is there,
Loving us both, and extending His care. â€"Verway

Reach out in friendship and encourage the lonely; energize the weary.

sa pilipinas, wala pa gani kahatag sa wallet, dunggab na man una.

by David Roper
Our Daily Bread

Male peacocks are resplendent creatures with iridescent blue-green plumage and elongated trains tipped with “eyes” colored in hues of gold, red, and blue. They are strikingly beautiful birds, but they have ugly feet!

To be honest, most of us have some type of physical limitation. It may be something we’ve borne all our lives or one we’ve recently acquired.

Paul described his deficiency as a “thorn in the flesh” that kept him humble (2 Cor. 12:7-9). Three times he asked the Lord to remove it, probably thinking that he could then serve God better. But the Lord assured him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Paul replied, “Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

One of the ironies of faith is that God often chooses us to accomplish His most important tasks despite our imperfections, not because of our speaking ability, looks, or fitness for the task. Missionary Hudson Taylor said, “God was looking for someone weak enough to use, and he found [you and me]!” When we find our strength in Him, He can use us in ways we could never imagine (v.9).

Lord, I have many weaknesses. Please show Your
strength through me by using me in whatever way
You please. May others see You at work in me and
praise Your name. Amen.

God’s strength is best seen in our weakness.

Natalia Velez

maajo ra pud nga gipaak para makakaon ug leksyon. kahibawo sijang halos tanang Pinoy gusto motan-aw ug boxing ni Pacquiao, nganong gamandar-mandar ug panglaba?

basin dikit kaayo ang pagtapad sa paglingkod ug niagbay ang usa nila. naglikay nalang unta pud tong ulitawo kay minyo naman diay tong bayhana.

luoy kaayo tong babaye nga gipatay tungod sa uwag atong manyakis.

Unit 6H - P 184sqm - P22.8M ( 2BR Suite w 2 parking )
Last remaining units of West Tower on Promo

PROMOS
Before - 20% down, 80% over 3.5 yrs
Promo - 20% is spread over 2 years
         ( 10% down, 10% over 2 yrs 0 Interest )

DOWNPAYMENT
Before - Php 6.7M DP
Promo - Php 2.2M DP

MONTHLY
Before - Php 430k / month - for 3.5 yrs
Promo - Php 97k / month - for 2 yrs

*the balloon of P18.5M can be spread with BPI for 10 yrs,
and upon turnover by 2016 RENT can pay for the BPI loan.

WEST TOWER UNIT 6H - 2 BEDROOM SUITE CORNER UNIT
WHY THIS UNIT IS A GOOD BUY

    This is the last unit of Serendra, Serendra by far is the ONLY Condo in BGC with a house like feel ( with big gardens and pools and jogging paths ).

    This unit is only P125k / sqm for a Premier level development - ( a middle market development in BGC is already at P129k / sqm ).

    Serendra's spacious gardens, large pools, many gyms, and open spaces is hard to replicate by ALI and by other developers.

    Almost all One Serendra residents are happy with their stay.

    Expats are migrating from Makati & Ortigas to BGC and Serendra is becoming a top choice.

    BGC land values will continue to increase over the next 10 yrs ( with upcoming Shangrila, Ascott, etc ).

"Bohol: Heart of the Islands, Truly Philippines" campaign in full blast
By Lily O Ramos

Remember nature's most wondrous 1,268 big mounds of limestone in Carmen called Chocolate Hills and the tiny but saucer-eyed monkey called tarsier whom every visitor in Bohol wants to cuddle once the primate shows up?

These makes it more fun in Bohol as a prime tourist destination

This is the reason why Governor Edgardo M. Chatto has launched a new campaign "Bohol: Heart the Islands, Truly Philippines."

What about the cool brooks, streams and rivers like Loboc river and Busay falls that seem to sing at the foot of the mountains and hills that gently spread like sparkling jewels in the morning sun?

How about sighting the playful and showboating dolphins in Pamilacan island which seem to have become their natural habitat?

Pamilacan in the Bohol Sea used to be fishermen's haven as they caught variety of fishes endlessly, including today's tourist favorites -- dolphins.

But having realized the importance of keeping the balance of nature by caring for the environment and its different marine lives, the locals have turned as tour guides, dolphin spotters and nature for their daily needs.

These are other attractions Bohol can show the awed world, said Gov. Chatto, who added that the province is also entwined with history.

Chatto spoke of Baclayon Church, the Philippines' second oldest church built in 1595 but was only finished in 1717 from coral stones cut in squares then welded together so closely with millions of egg whites that lasted for centuries!

It has a museum which holds intact, fully preserved religious artifacts in the 1600s, baptismal and marriage records since the Spaniards conquered the countryside and music sheets from carabao skin.

Chatto also explained that Bohol is as authentically Filipino as it can get by promoting old, old traditions and beliefs of our ancestors.

However, the natives preserved the traditions brought particularly by the Spanish colonizers, Chinese, Americans and European people who landed our shores as merchants and traders.

“As a nation, Philippine tourism is in search of its own identity because our local culture is a complex mix of many different cultures,” said Chatto.

“Bohol and its people have a certain respect and appreciation for heritage and tradition, this is why we have come up with this campaign to highlight the captivating charm that Bohol exudes and the heartwarming hospitality offered by Boholanos themselves,” he told invited mediamen.

Chatto said the new campaign brand is the handiwork of the Provincial Government of Bohol, in partnership with the province’s tourism stakeholders led by the Provincial Tourism Council, and the Philippine Bohol Arts Foundation Institute (PBAFI) to showcase the rich historical and cultural backdrop of "Bohol: Heart the Islands, Truly Philippines."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzqbxom04No#
Testimony of Manny Pacquiao's Life: A Born Again Christian

Bong Revilla will run for President in 2016. Ang iyang plataporma himuon tanang laking Pinoy nga panday. ang uban seguro himuong mason. ang uban tigmasa lang ug semento.

pagkapait. wa na tay mahimo. alangan man ug mamugos.

abi nako ug si corona nga gahilak-hilak pud sa impeachment court.

gisudlan seguro ug bakukang ang utok. sakit man gani magpatuli, magpaputol na ba hinuon.

diha toy post diri nga usa ka thai nga nakakawat ug kapin 10,000 ka panty. mao gyud toy iyang hobby.

nagpalihi oroy. gitunong pud ug mother's day. lami kuhaan ug dagon.

basin pud ug wala kauyon ang mga police sa position nga ilang nasaksihan mao nga gibadlong nalang.

Check out this videoblog of Joel Barish produced by Deafnation.com: http://deafnation.com/joelbarish/world-tour/philippines-bohol-garden-cafe/

Have you been to Garden Cafe? It's located near the Cathedral of Tagbilaran City.

kining mga addict wala nay hangin. dili kalahotay ug dinaganay. unsa na kaha ug linayogay.

basin lain makuotan.

bugsay, tanan na. "maayong adlaw hubag bohol" "maayong adlaw islander". gi-attach lang nang maayong adlaw. still ur name is the same.

P45K to P68K is a mind-blowing rip-off. Car registration would only cost less than P3K.

i wish apil sa berries ang mga mosunod: bugnay, talubtob, etc

Returning lost money is very, very rare in the Philippines, but not rare in other countries. This woman deserves to be commended.

ingon usab niini pagpatay sa akong grandfather didto sa Pagadian. My mother was 3 months old pa. Duha ka igsuon nagtadtad sa akong lolo. I will never have a chance to see my grandfather.

So true. A complete departure from God. Why would American ban the Bible in schools?

Ngano bang hilabtan man nang wala man unta manghilabot!

by PIA

The body is 70-75 percent made up of water. 

It aids in digestion, absorption, transport, and utilization of electrolytes and other nutrients.  It also helps maintain body temperature and excretes waste products from the lungs, skin, and kidneys. Furthermore, it is considered as the most essential of all nutrients.

Our body needs to be sufficiently supplied with water to replace the loss of water in urine, sweat, perspiration, feces, as well as through other body processes that cannot be seen.  Not supplying enough water in the body can affect bodily function and can lead to dehydration and also even to death.  With this, it is just right to say that "water gives life" or without water there could be no life."

Drinking only when thirsty is not good.  Fluid replacement should be a daily plan.

The daily fluid requirements will vary with the environmental conditions, clothing, intensity, and duration of exercise, and other activities. 

Based on the 2000 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos developed by a technical working group led by the Food and Nutrition Research
Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), water or fluid requirement ranges from 10 milliliters per kilogram (ml/kg) of body weight for infants to 25 ml/kg body weight for adults which is about three glasses of fluids for infants and six to eight glasses for adults.

Fluids can also come from fruits, vegetables, and other beverages like fruit juices, fortified drinks and flavored sports drink, which provide additional vitamins, especially vitamin C.

For more information on food and nutrition, you may write or call:  Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila; Tel/Fax No.: 837-2934, 837-3164; Trunk line: 837-2071 to 82, local 2296 or 2280;         e-mail:  mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph; FNRI-DOST website: http//www.fnri.dost.gov.ph.

by PIA

Tiniyak ni Philippine National Police chief Nicanor A. Bartolome na walang magaganap na diskriminasyon sa kanilang mga kabaro na biktima ng HIV, AIDS at STI.

Ayon kay Bartolome, layunin ng PNP-Health Service na itaas ang kamalayan ng mga pulis sa patuloy na pagkalat ng Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), at gayundin upang makaiwas sa naturang sakit.

Mamimigay ang PNP ng mga booklets, leaflets, flyers, manuals upang masiguro na maipapakalat ang mga tamang impormasyon. Ang mga tauhan naman ng PNP-Health Service ay sasailalim naman sa HIV/AIDS training maging sa counselling.

Itinatag din ng PNP ang Prevention and Control Program upang masiguro ang karapatang pantao ng mga pulis na tinamaan ng HIV, AIDS at STI. Layunin din ng naturang programa na magtatag ng isang mekanismo upang subaybayan, suriin at i-ulat ng mga kaso HIV/AIDS sa PNP.

Samantala, kumikilos na rin ang PNP-HIV-Aids Committee (PHAC) sa pakikipagtulungan ng Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) upang bigyan ng tulong medikal at serbisyo ang mga pulis at kanilang mga pamilya na pinangangambahang positibo sa nasabing karamdaman.

Sa ilalim ng PHAC, mahigpit na susundin ang ââ,¬Ëœmedical confidentialityââ,¬â,,¢ sa paghawak ng mga kaso ng pulis na may sakit na HIV at AIDS.

Alinsunod sa Republic Act 8504 o ang Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998, ang mga tauhan ng PNP ay kinakailangang mabigyan ng standardized basic information and education sa STI, HIV at AIDS.

yes, Padz, nasunog bag-o lang. 10,000 were left homeless.

by PIA

Kaugnay ng ika-425th anibersaryo ng Taguig City, magkakaroon ng libreng sine para sa mga senior citizens ng lungsod.

Pinamagatang ââ,¬Å"Free Movie Dateââ,¬Â para kina Lolo at Lola, ang libreng sine ay magaganap ngayong Lunes, Abril 23, 2012 simula 6:00 p.m. hanggang 10:00 p.m. sa SM Bicutan Cinemas.

Makakasama ng ating mga lolo at lola sa panonood ng sine ay mismong si Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano.

Samantala, isang ââ,¬ËœE-Kasalang Bayanââ,¬â,,¢ naman ang gaganapin sa Biyernes, Abril 27, mula 8:00 a.m. hanggang 11:00 a.m. sa Taguig City University Auditorium, Gen. Santos St., Justice Hall Compound, Upper Bicutan, Taguig City.

Sa araw ding ito ay magkakaroon din ng kite flying competition na pinamagatang ââ,¬ËœLipad Lipunang Maunladââ,¬â,,¢ na gaganapin sa C6 Road, Napindan mula 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At mula 5:00 hanggang 8:00 ng gabi ay isang sayawan naman ang tiyak aabangan na pinamagatang ââ,¬ËœIndakan sa BGC Street Dancing Performancesââ,¬â,,¢ na gaganapin sa Bonifacio Global City.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, maaaring makipag ugnayan kay Lito Laparan sa 0920-9281185 o sa City Information Office sa telepono bilang 542-3694. (TAGUIG-PIO/RJB/JEG-PIA-NCR)

Let her know how much she means this Mother’s Day in the sweetest way
By MAAN D’ASIS PAMARAN
Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines â€" Naughty kids would often tell their cohorts â€" “Don’t tell mom!” But experts say that if there is one thing that everyone should tell their moms, it should be the three words “I Love You”. It may be very hard for many grownups to say this line, though, says Coach Pia Acevedo of the Love Institute. “That happens when they were not used to saying it or hearing it as kids. According to the book by Gary Chapman, there are five love languages, and Words of Affirmation is one of them. Parents may have brought up their children using the other love languages, which are Quality Time, Service, Physical Touch, and Gift-Giving. Everyone should experience love 360 degrees.” She adds that in general, Filipinos have a hard time telling their parents they love them. “In Asian countries, people are more reserved and conservative. Children show their love through Service,” she points out.

But those words must be said, rather than regret not doing it later on. That is why Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone has launched a cool campaign to make it easier for Pinoys to tell their moms "I Love You" for the whole wide web world to see.  At the Toblerone press launch, guest celebrities RJ Jacinto, Jessica Tan Gan, Georgia Schulze-Del Rosario, and event host RJ Ledesma, were all surprised by the appearance of their gorgeous moms at the event. They were even more surprised when they were handed special Toblerone boxes which had their Mom and Me photos inside.

Each celebrity mom (Fortune Ledesma, Ces Schulze, Frannie Jacinto, and Lulu Tan Gan) was the tearful recipient of the “L” word, as their children shared in their heartfelt messages how much they cherish their relationships.

The lovefest does not stop there, of course. This Mother’s Day, the uniquely-shaped Toblerone chocolates might as well be Love Triangles, as they give Filipinos the opportunity to tell the world how much they heart their moms and win awesome prizes at the same time. To join the Toblerone online photo contest, simply “like” the TobleronePilipinas Facebook page and upload your sweetest photo with your mom.

The chocolate company will be awarding 50 weekly winners up to May 18th a 100g Toblerone bar each; major weekly winners get an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La Edsa, and an overnight stay for four at a Hotel H20 Aquarium Room with Spa, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for the grand prize.

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www.c2c-outdoor.com
New York, NY

C2C Outdoor's business model
Places advertising on diverse locations, including billboards, buses, Chinese food take-out boxes, coffee sleeves, taxi tops, airport banners, chair lifts, and pizza boxes. It also employs marketing street teams for flash mobs, scooter campaigns, and product sampling and giveaways. - source: www.inc.com

www.solazyme.com
South San Francisco, CA

Solazyme's business model
Transforms plant sugars, such as sugarcane-based sucrose and corn-based dextrose, into renewable oils for use in food, fuel, skincare products, and chemicals for manufacturing. Its technique is to grow proprietary microalgae in fermentation tanks in a process it calls "indirect photosynthesis." Solazyme filed for a proposed IPO on March 11, 2011. - source: www.inc.com

ideeli's business model
A members-only retail site offering a curated selection of apparel, accessories, shoes, and home and travel items. Each sale starts at noon EST and lasts 40 hours. The shopping site has more than 4 million members. - inc.com

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WonderGel is the most advanced cushioning material available today. Made from an ultra-modern copolymer, WonderGel provides comfortable support while eliminating pressure spikes. This lets you sit hours longer in oh-so-wonderful comfort. Cushions made with traditional or memory foam create "push-back", so that if you need to sit for more than a few minutes, you may experience discomfort. Long-lasting and durable WonderGel cushioning uses the ingenious principle of column buckling. As pressure increases, WonderGel columns buckle, distributing the weight to neighboring columns. This virtually eliminates uncomfortable pressure points.

WonderGel provides immediate, continuous cushioning - no need to wait for foam to heat up or conform to your body every time you change position. The result: a truly revolutionary advance in cushioning technology that provides the ultimate cushioning experience. WonderGel was created by our cushioning scientists whose unique, patented cushioning materials have been used in leading brand of footwear, mattresses, medical products, sporting goods, and industrial protection products.

Website: http://www.wondergel.com

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Russell Brands, LLC is a Fruit of the Loom company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For more than 100 years, Russell Athletic has supplied America's athletes and teams with the latest innovations in sports apparel. Russell Athletic is also a leading supplier of team uniforms at the high school, college and professional level.

Website: http://www.Russellathletic.com

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Become a part of the award-winning DiscountTVLamps team. Help us grow one of the Internet's best parts brands and get paid to do it! All you need to get started is a website. When your website refers a customer to us and he or she makes a purchase, you earn a commission. Help us sell DLP Rear Projection and LCD Front Projection Lamps (bulbs). We are the top selling authorized dealer of Philips lamps in the USA. DiscountTVLamps supplies the bare bulb and/or the bulb and plastic housing. We offer over 10,000 different products online with same day shipping available. We carry a large inventory and can ship quickly. We also sell remote controls and are always expanding our product lines.

Website: http://www.discounttvlamps.com

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Welcome to DeepDiscount.com, the number one resource on the web for purchasing DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, Books, Video Games and more. As you browse through our unparalleled selection you'll find that DeepDiscount is dedicated to providing you with exactly what you're looking for at prices you'll love. From the newest releases to the most obscure cult classic, DeepDiscount wants to be your source for all your entertainment needs.

Website: http://www.deepdiscount.com

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Known for her signature wrap bracelets, Chan Luu is a prominent jewelry, accessory and women's apparel designer who has recently expanded her line to include men's jewelry and accessories. Chan's designs are regularly featured in top fashion magazines such as Lucky, InStyle, Marie Claire, and Elle. Her pieces are worn by musical idols like Lady Gaga, Rhianna, and Bruce Springsteen and celebrity favorites like Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Kim Kardashian.

Originally from Vietnam, Chan's travels inspire the collection. She incorporates beautiful hand cut semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, sterling silver, gold vermeil, and leather to create a fresh and organic collection that is constantly evolving. Her timeless bohemian chic aesthetic and the ease of her collection has garnered followers worldwide.

Website: http://www.chanluu.com

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CellPhone Doctor is your one stop shop for all of your cell phone needs. Whether you are interested in selling us your old phone to off set the cost of getting a new one, to having one of our Level 3 certified technicians repair your broken phone, we do it all. CellPhone Doctor offers repairs for the following makes: Apple, Blackberry, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung.

Website: http://www.thecellphonedoc.com

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Cascio Interstate Music is a leading online provider of musical instruments, accessories and electronics to musicians, music educators and music students worldwide. Since 1946, we provide superior service, huge selection, and fast shipping combined with the guaranteed lowest prices! Our inventory of over 60,000 products online includes the largest selection of drum and percussion products anywhere, a huge band and orchestra department serving schools and music educators, and a massive collection of drums and percussion, guitars and amps, keyboards/synthesizers, media, live sound and recording equipment, marching band and orchestra instruments and supplies, instructional songbooks and DVDs, and we now carry the most popular items in home audio, TV, computers and software, video gaming, iPhone and iPad, tablets, cameras and camcorders and unique music lifestyle apparel and gifts.

Website: http://www.interstatemusic.com

Expert Answers on Workplace Bullying
By Gary Namie, PhD

Bullying at work is defined as repeated, health-endangering mistreatment; it's not simple rudeness or "incivility." It's driven by a perpetrator working his agenda -- namely, the need to control others in ways that actually prevent work from getting done. Bullying is irrational and indefensible, but is so common that it affects one in six workers. In response to a popular, two-part series on workplace bullying, here are answers to some of Monster users' most frequently asked questions on the subject.

Why are bullies the way they are?

Evolution, genetics and lousy childhood experiences can account for the worst offenders. But the majority are soccer moms and church deacons -- normal people like us. So, don't waste time ruminating about the bully's motivation. The three-part recipe for bullying can happen in any size workplace, any type of business: 

    The employer creates cutthroat, competitive opportunities, forcing people to fight over scarce resources, such as budget, time and status.
     
    Folks with a tendency to exploit and manipulate others see and capitalize on those chances.
     
    Hyperaggressive bullies win the rewards and goodies while the rest of us "lose." Over time, the workplace becomes prone to bullying.

Why do HR and management always side with the bullies?

HR works for management; it is not an advocate for workers. In worst cases, HR even coaches the bullying manager (71 percent of bullies are bosses) on how to document into oblivion an objectively well-performing worker. The bully's boss gives great support to the bully, probably because he hired the bully to clean up the unit or liked the bully's aggression. Yet bullies are counterproductive and too expensive to keep. The company pays with turnover, absenteeism and other costs associated with a chronically stressed, fear-plagued "worst place to work."

Why do targets always end up the losers?

No one believes them. Coworkers rarely help, out of an imagined fear about their own safety. When targets do complain after some time passes (an average of 22 months), the higher-ups don't want to believe that the managers they adore could have done the hurtful things ascribed to them. In his Senate confirmation hearings to be UN ambassador, John Bolton was described by a former State Department colleague as a "kiss-up, kick-down kind of guy." Kissing up, or ingratiation, works to protect bullies when they're exposed. The lone bullied target is branded a "troublemaker" and pays the price by losing his job in seven out of 10 cases. Bullies win thanks and support from the top, while targets are driven out. Targets lose the war but are not losers. Once they're out of the crosshairs of the person gunning for them and are safe in the next job, they can resume their normal lives.

What can job seekers do to make sure that being bullied doesn't become a pattern?

First, take an assertive approach when interviewing for your next job. Before you accept it, ask some or all of the following questions: Why is the job open? How do I contact the last person who held this position? What's the turnover rate in this department? How does the company ensure respectful treatment? What happens to convicted harassers? What gets a person labeled as a troublemaker here? Do you conduct 360-degree evaluations, and what do you do with the information? Is there a budget for staff and management training to upgrade skills?

Second, make some lifestyle changes. You are not to blame for being targeted by the bully. However, the bully's impact on you is magnified by a couple of your own positive, personal traits. Limit your emotional investment in your job to the level the company reciprocates. Your self-identity depends on a lot more than a job. Curb your perfectionism that leads to unmet expectations and triggers righteous indignation. Establish more rigid personal psychological boundaries so that outsiders who inflict harm cannot get inside your head to redefine you as someone you are not. (Bullies lie to targets to convince them they are incompetent.) They have no business inside your head or influencing your friends. Tell people with destructive opinions of you to keep quiet. Reserve personal space for your trusted intimates; don't let in jerks at work.

[Gary Namie, PhD, is founder and director of The Workplace Bullying Institute in Bellingham, Washington, and co-author of The Bully At Work. He is an anti-bullying advocate and frequent media commentator whose appearances have included the "Today" show and "Good Morning America." He is also principal consultant for The Work Doctor and established BullyBusters.]

Seven Job Search Mistakes New Grads Make
By Caroline M.L. Potter

For the last few years, college seniors have been graduating into a soft job market. A weak economy means fewer opportunities -- and greater competition for every single opening.

"In today's employment environment, there is less room for error when looking for your first career opportunity," says Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps.

Don't let one of the following seven missteps cost you the career of your undergraduate dreams.

1. Keeping It to Yourself

When you're looking for work, you want your burgeoning network to know it. "Spread the word about your job hunt to everyone you know, including family members, friends, professors and former coworkers," says Messmer, author of Job Hunting for Dummies. "Make use of online networking sites and reach out to your local business community and staffing firms."

2. Treating Every Opportunity Equally

One resume does not fit every job opening, so don't use the same document or stock cover letter when you apply to different companies. "Tailor each resume and cover letter to the particular opportunity, and try to obtain the name of the hiring manager so you can personalize your cover letter," Messmer says. "A little detective work can go a long way in helping you stand out."

3. Making Careless Errors

Proofread, proofread, proofread. Every document you send to a potential employer must be error-free. Go through your resume, cover letter, emails, thank-you notes and any other communication with a fine-tooth comb to make certain they don't contain typos or grammatical errors. If you're not a grammar guru or lack an eagle eye, "ask a detail-oriented friend to review all of your job search materials," Messmer suggests

4. Skipping the Due Diligence

When applying for a position, go beyond the job description to find out about the company as a whole. A little company research can go a long way, according to Messmer. "Applicants who uncover beyond-the-basics knowledge of the job and the company…are better able to communicate specific ways they can contribute to the organization's success," he says.

5. Airing Your Dirty Laundry

Before you meet someone in the flesh, online image is everything. Pictures of you goofing around with friends may seem funny, but they also may lead a recruiter to question your judgment, especially if the photos are salacious in nature or show you doing things that are illegal.

"Don't post anything that would appear unprofessional [think spring break photos, rants about a former employer, etc.] to a hiring manager or recruiter," Messmer says.

6. Acting Casual

Once you begin your job search, make certain that you're acting like the professional you aspire to be. "Keep land-line and cellphone voice-mail greetings clear, professional and succinct," Messmer says. "Likewise, avoid using off-color or overly cute email addresses or signatures."

7. Forgetting Your Manners

You probably won't get every job you pursue, but it is important to be gracious to everyone you encounter on your journey to employment. "Express appreciation to everyone who helps you in your job search, whether or not their efforts on your behalf are successful," he says. "Also be sure to send thank-you notes to every hiring manager you meet."

After the Interview: Four Ways to Follow Up
By Margaret Steen

You had your interview, and the way it ended left you hopeful. Now comes what is often the most agonizing part of the job hunt: waiting for the hiring manager to call. But you still have some control over the process. Experts offer the following advice on maximizing your chances for success:   

Send Thank-You Notes

Don't stress too much over whether your interview thank-you letter is emailed or handwritten. The most important thing is to send it.

"Even if you think you've got it in the bag, there are people who expect that letter," says Laura DeCarlo, president of Career Directors International, a global professional association of resume writers and career coaches.

The kind of note to send depends on the situation. Peggy McKee, founder of Career Confidential, prefers thank-you emails sent within a day of the interview. "A quick follow-up indicates interest," McKee says.

But consider the company culture when following up. Sometimes a mailed letter will be more appropriate -- for instance, if the company is an old-fashioned, traditional one. But if you're applying for something like a social media marketing position, then email your follow-up note.

Your post-interview thank-you letter should be "a typical sales letter" with three parts, DeCarlo says: Thank the interviewer. Reiterate why you're a good fit. Close by saying you're looking forward to the next step. Even if you send the note by mail, you may prefer to type it so you have room to make your case.

Break Through the Silence

The interviewer said she'd let you know by Tuesday if you made it to the next round of interviews. It's now Thursday, and you haven't heard anything. What's going on? It's possible you didn't make the cut. But it's equally likely that the interviewer just got busy.

What should you do next? Call or email. If you don't get a reply in a few days, try again. Yes, you might occasionally annoy a frazzled hiring manager. But as long as your messages are polite and brief, most interviewers are more likely to be impressed by your perseverance, communication skills and interest in the job.

"Candidates need to quit worrying about how they're perceived and be more worried about making people see how they can contribute to the organization," McKee says.

The key is to keep your messages positive. Don't sound accusatory -- just remind the interviewer of your conversation, say you enjoyed it and ask where they are in the process. It may help to prepare a script ahead of time.

Go into Recovery Mode

Perhaps you feel that you didn't make the best impression in the interview. The follow-up is your chance to recover.

"Tell them you're going to provide them with additional resources," McKee says. If you can send documentation of your abilities -- or even get references to send notes on your behalf -- do so.

But if your reason for thinking you blew the interview is something minor, like spilling your coffee, ignore it. "If you draw attention to your embarrassment about little things, it might lead the person to think you're too insecure," DeCarlo explains.

Bounce Back from Rejection

When you hear from an interviewer but the news is bad, what should you do?

First, "thank the person for letting you know," DeCarlo says. Then ask if the interviewer would be willing to give you any feedback that you could use for future interviews. The answer will likely be no, but it shows you're interested in improving.

Then keep networking with the interviewer, perhaps by forwarding occasional, well-chosen articles related to your industry, for example, or by joining a group on LinkedIn.

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert

If you’re an experienced worker, you might be considering dumbing down your resume to land an interview for a position for which you might seem overqualified. This strategy could include downplaying or omitting work experience, resume skills, degrees and other credentials. But is reworking your resume in this manner a wise thing to do? Employment experts weigh in with their advice.

Special Circumstances Can Warrant It

Tracy Parish, a certified professional resume writer and president of resume-writing firm CareerPlan in Kewanee, Illinois, has encountered situations when dumbing down the resume can work. “Obviously, a person needs to keep bread on the table, so accepting a lower position is becoming more common and the resume needs to be appropriately tailored,” she says.

While you don’t have to include everything you’ve ever done on your resume, don’t cross the line into dishonesty. “Never lie,” Parish says. “It will come back to haunt you.” If you decide to omit some of your credentials on your resume, you still must provide a thorough account on a job application. A resume is a strategic marketing piece, whereas a job application is a signed, legal document that requires full disclosure.

What Are the Risks?

“Job seekers should think carefully before dumbing down their resumes,” says Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam, a staffing agency based in Menlo Park, California. “Employers can easily learn about job seekers’ work histories, education and credentials online or through references, so they should be truthful.”

“We do not recommend that job seekers hide relevant information,” says Carrie Stone, a former Disney executive and current president of cStone & Associates, an executive search and leadership consulting firm in San Diego. “If job seekers misrepresent credentials, they are seen as dishonest and employers will question their integrity.”

William Finlay, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Georgia and coauthor of Headhunters: Matchmaking in the Labor Market, also agrees that job seekers shouldn’t dumb down their resumes. “Misrepresentation, if it is discovered, is a deal breaker because it calls the candidate’s honesty into question,” he says.

Overqualified Workers May Have an Edge

Finlay’s research suggests some good news for job seekers who are willing to accept lower-level positions but are concerned about being perceived as overqualified. “We may be entering an era in which being overqualified is no longer a liability,” he says. “A generation ago, a college degree became a requirement for jobs that previously required only a high school diploma. Now, we are seeing evidence of people with JDs and MBAs being hired for jobs that previously would have gone to people with undergraduate degrees.”

Stone has seen this trend in her recruiting career as well. “Previously, employers may have been concerned about hiring overqualified individuals, fearing that when the economy rebounds these employees may leave for other opportunities,” she says. “Since we are not seeing a robust rebound in the market, savvy employers are hiring these overqualified employees while achieving value pricing.”

Smarter Strategies

Parish, who agrees that dumbing down the resume is generally not a good idea, says job seekers should shoot for the stars. “If experienced workers are armed with an extraordinary resume and launch an aggressive job search, they could find their ideal jobs and won’t have to settle,” she says.

Here are three strategies for experienced job seekers who don’t want to dumb down their resumes:

    Customize: “A resume needs to be custom-designed, highly targeted and well above average to gain interest,” Parish says. Include a targeted resume title so employers understand your career goal, followed by a qualifications summary that provides an overview of your value.
     
    Summarize: “It’s perfectly fine to omit details that aren’t relevant to the position you are applying for,” Hosking says. “For example, you don’t need to include a job you held in high school 40 years ago or expound on a job in another field that isn’t relevant to the position you’re seeking.” Parish recommends detailing only the past 10 to 15 years of your employment history, and relegating older employment to an “Additional Experience” or “Early Career” section at the bottom. Unrelated degrees or specialized training can be downplayed or eliminated as long as they are appropriately listed on an application form, she says.
     
    Overcome Objections: Stone says job seekers should anticipate objections employers might have, and use the cover letter to address how age and experience can be a tremendous asset to the organization. “Seek to understand employers’ concerns and then sell around those concerns with brevity, clarity and confidence,” she says.

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TrekBicycleStores.com is a top 25 Trek Retailer with 6 physical locations based in Omaha, Kansas City and St. Louis. We are committed to promoting the personal, societal, and environmental benefits of cycling through our excellence in retail and our community involvement. Partners will enjoy the benefits of our no nonsense approach to customer service. We treat every customer like our next best riding partner. In addition, our Partners will have access to Trek closeouts, promotions and proprietary product that other big online retailers do not have access to. Combine that with an expansive inventory leveraged from our 6 stores as well as 2 additional regional warehouses to make a complete one stop location for all your on and off bike needs.

Website: http://trekbicyclestores.com

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Sofftshoe is one of the top retailers of women's fashion comfort! As the official website of Sofft Shoes, you can be assured that the newest products and exclusive styles hit our website first! With free ground shipping, no sales tax, and exclusive products...

Website: http://www.sofftshoe.com

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Sergio Rossi is one of the most famous Italian shoe brands. Since its creation at the end of the 1960s the brand has become a world leader in the women's luxury footwear. The brand defines itself as essentially "Sexy, stylish and Italian", underlining its unique craftsmanship and enhancing a feminine silhouette. Sergio Rossi also completed his vision through a full range of handbags and small leather goods collection. The iconic Compact clutch became the collection's must-have item and a favorite of celebrities on red carpets worldwide. In 2010, Sergio Rossi footwear and accessories are sold in more than 40 directly-operated stores and 30 franchise boutiques.

Website: http://www.sergiorossi.com/

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Lucky Chic offers daily sales of top brands in health and fitness at up to 80% off. Our team of guides handpick from the best in yoga and activewear, sporting goods and equipment, nutrition and beauty, and we deliver them right to your inbox - all at discounted prices. Whether training for a marathon, perfecting your downward dog, searching for all-natural beauty products, or looking to rejuvenate your mind and spirit, Lucky Chic empowers you to live and feel your very best. Fitness and good health start with nutrition, and our 1 Makes 1 program donates one meal to a hungry child with each Lucky Chic purchase through the UN World Food Programme.

Website: http://www.luckychic.com

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HotelPricer is an online travel agency specializing in hotel deals. With up to 50% off, we guarantee some of the lowest rates on all hotel deals including: luxury suites, motels, resorts and inns, last minute hotel deals, 5-star hotels and more!

Website: http://www.hotelpricer.com

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Hatley is a family-run company, who has been helping people get 'clothes to nature' with its cotton pajamas and loungewear for over twenty years. Our apparel is covered in color and pun, using clever play on words and popular culture in addition to vibrant and original designs inspired by nature and wildlife. For the bearly sleeping mum, slowpoke infant who is trailing a little behind or the energetic child looking for some puddle stomping fun, Hatley's pajamas, loungewear and rain gear make the perfect gift for holidays, special occasions or just for fun.

Website: http://www.hatleystore.com

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We are the #1 destination for vintage guitars in the world. Chicago Music Exchange has one of the widest range of products offered.

Great Selection - Chicago Music Exchange offers a great selection of premier brands of vintage, used and new guitars, basses, amplifiers, pedals & effects, drums, cymbals and more, and is an authorized retailer of the absolute finest boutique manufacturers. There is truly no other retailer like Chicago Music Exchange.

We carry over 6,000 items from over 200 different brand name manufacturers and have been in business since 1990.