Snapshots and tidbits of my mind, through this journey we call life.
Regina Brett

Lessons Life Taught Me by Regina Brett

A friend sent me this via email and thought of sharing it. This is something we should all read at least once a week.  Make sure you read to the end.  Written by Regina Brett, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio. “1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
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Do You Snore? You may have Sleep Apnea

Do you snore very loudly that even your dog wouldn’t sleep next to you? There are millions of people who snore heavily and many of them have this potentially serious condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and do not even know it. What is OSA? It is basically the relaxing of throat and nasal membranes during sleep which deprives your
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What Exactly is an LED Television?

by B Totanes Lately, there have been a lot of advertisements hyping about LED televisions. What exactly is an LED television and how can it benefit you, the consumer? First of all, let me get a few terms defined, so you can understand the big picture: LCD – this stands for “Liquid Crystal Display”. This simply means what it says.
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The Philippines Needs More Paris Hiltons

Just as Paris Hilton boarded a plane back to Los Angeles after opening her boutique in Manila, a survey was released showing she was voted as the least trustworthy celebrity, with a score of 60% by a survey made by Ipsos, a global market research company. I looked around the internet for reactions and many Filipinos were defending Paris, and
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Is your last name Totanes?

I have been on the internet since 1994.  I have seen it grow from a handful of useful websites to thousands in just a few years.  One of my early email contacts with someone in the Philippines was with Professor Henry Totanes from Ateneo.  His reply was a simple hello letter explaining to me that he was writing from Ateneo
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Noon at Ngayon: Rizal Avenue

Avenida Rizal or more popularly referred to now as Rizal Avenue is one of Manila’s busiest districts.  In the 1920′s through 1930′s, Rizal Avenue was the place to be for the city’s elite and socialites.  Streets were lined with high-end shops, restaurants and movie theaters.  These theaters were designed by famous architects during that era, some of whom are now immortalized
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Philippine TV Commercials of Yesteryear (Part 1)

Did you grow up in the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s?  This is the time when life seemed simpler:  You actually went out to play with friends (not the PS3), no internet, no cell phones, a lot less traffic, TV sets were still black and white (most), and the commercials on TV were well,  simple, unlike some of the high-budget productions
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Ayala Avenue 2008

Noon at Ngayon: Ayala Avenue

When one thinks of Makati, you automatically think of Ayala avenue.  The center of the Philippine economy. This is the area where the largest Philippine corporations set up shop and where many Filipino professionals head towards every weekday morning. However, Ayala  as it is today has come a long way from its roots.  This strip of road used to be part
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Si Tindeng Hilot

Matilde dela Cruz Pasco o mas kilala sa mga taga-Muntinlupa bilang Tindeng Hilot, ang pangalan ng aking lola. Isa sa mga sikat na matatanda, masasabi ko, nuong siya ay nabubuhay pa. Naging kabiyak ng Tandang Ponseng na namuhay sa pamamaklad sa lawa ng Laguna. Laki ako at mga kapatid ko, sampu ng aking mga pinsan, sa pangangalaga ng Nanay. Ito
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The Uychaco Building -- Today

Noon at Ngayon: Sabitan na ito ng medalya!

The Philippines has plenty of historical buildings still standing today. To me, this particular building really stands out as it has survived the test of time and war. I am going to make the photos speak for themselves.