March, 2008

pakiusap lang

March 30, 2008 * Comments(0)

yes, we just got a few months before the wedding.

but, i really really wish, people will quit stressing me about it.  you know i would act if i got control;  but truth be told, part of that control is beyond me. 

my other friends may have had a good control of their own wedpreps or may have had better organizational skills.  but, given the same situation and multitude our event will be, moving things take time, patience, and understanding.

so, please, don’t drive me insane about our wedding plans. it is not just my whole life, you know?

moreover, a marriage and its foundation are better to consider first rather than just the frills of a wedding celebration. so, i’d rather focus on our differences more than attend to nonsensical matters. to begin with, i am not a girly girl who enjoys these extravagance and supposed beautification of a bride. 

speaking of the latter, omg, with the things i am told "i need" to do with myself, i feel sooooooo ugly right now!  am i that of a monster that i need drastic dermatological services?  am i that fat fat that my going to the gym regularly is way not enough and that i should now start starving myself? kaya para consuelo, at the end of the day, i just always say to myself, despite me being just a soap & water, vitamins-taker, regular exerciser, healthy eater, and working for a living girl, at par pa rin naman ako with the average Filipina who actually visits a derma regularly, diets crazily, and has financial support from others pa rin. so, sana naman konti lang talaga dapat kong habulin to be at least pretty on the wedding day.

hay, wouldn’t friends/family be true friends/family when they greet first, "how are you?" rather than, "ano na nangyayari sa planning nyo?"

earthdate 032808: upcoming bar results supplemental

March 27, 2008 * Comments(0)

tomorrow pa na lang daw… 

earthdate 032708: time flies

March 27, 2008 * Comments(0)

ang bilis ng panahon.

ang daming deadlines (hehe, my bad; nagpaka-lethargic); hindi na ako taranta sa pag-hintay ng resulta ng bar exams; akyat Baguio uli for the SC Summer Sessions next week; registration na naman ni Wudju; at halos kalahating taon na lang ang paghahanda para sa kasal.

earthdate 032808: upcoming bar results

March 27, 2008 * Comments(0)
good luck to those waiting for the bar results! ilang oras na lang….

Ateneo Webcast of Graduation Rites

March 27, 2008 * Comments(0)

Ateneo Webcast of Graduation Rites

from the Office of University Development & Alumni Relations

Families and friends of this year’s graduates of the Ateneo de Manila University may view the graduation ceremonies via webcast by logging on to http://stream.mozcom.com/ateneo.

The schedule is: Ateneo Grade School, Thursday, 27 March, 5:00 PM; Loyola Schools (College) School of Humanities and School of Social Sciences, Friday 28 March, 4:00 PM; School of Management and School of Science and Engineering, Saturday, 29 March, 4:00 PM, and Ateneo High School, Sunday, 30 March, 4:00 PM. These ceremonies have been webcast since 2004 by Mozcom, the University’s service provider. For further details, visit www.ateneo.edu or call the Communication & PR Office at telephone numbers 929-4027; 426-6001 loc. 4082 and 4055.

hana kimi

March 24, 2008 * Comments(0)

ang funny:  GMA 7 is airing Hana Kimi - Japanese version; while ABS-CBN 2 is airing Hana Kimi - Taiwanese version.  The latter claims it has the "original" version.

FYI, Hana Kimi, primarily known in Japan as Hanazakari no Kimitachihe (花ざかりの君たちへ, Hanazakari no Kimitachihe Lit. "For You in Full Blossom") is a shōjo manga series written by Hisaya Nakajo. The manga was serialized in Japan in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume (Flowers and Dreams), which came out bi-weekly (5th and 20th of every month). This manga series has ended at volume 23 in August 2004 in Japan [with a special ending released December 2004, and a extra special, showing Kayashima's point of view in the story, released in 2007] The final volume is set to be released in the US as of April 2008. An artbook was released in May 2005 in addition to a character book. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana-Kimi]

The Taiwanese version was produced by and first aired on CTS and GTV. The show later re-broadcasted on Singapore’s Channel U as well as Hong Kong’s TVB network. Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu is the second Taiwanese drama to be based on Hisaya Nakajo’s manga, Hana-Kimi. The drama features Wu Chun and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, and Ella Chen of S.H.E. The soundtrack was released on December 1, 2006. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanazakarino_Kimitachihe]

The Japanese version was produced by Fuji Television and first aired on the July 3, 2007. The drama features Shun Oguri, Maki Horikita, and Toma Ikuta. The two theme songs are Peach by Ai Otsuka and Ikenai Taiyou by Orange Range. Filming locations include the Ryutsu Keizai University. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanazakari_no_Kimitachi_e]

For those familiar with Jdorama,  Shun Oguri was in Hana Yori Dango. Ai Otsuka’s Planetarium was also in Hana Yori Dango’s OST.

So, with Hana Kimi, think of Meteor Garden and Hana Yori Dango — both coming from the same Japanese Manga with the Taiwanese first making it into a live drama.

My take after watching the first episodes of both versions of Hana Kimi at http://www.mysouju.com… I like the nihongo one better.  Partial lang siguro; pero, the Taiwanese version seems sooo corny and the lead girl is somewhat OA eh. Take your pick :p

earthdate 032508: going down

March 24, 2008 * Comments(0)

sooo helpless.

first, just a tickle sa throat and an earache.  then, unti-unti nang sumasakit when I swallow.  then, flushed feeling na giniginaw.  now, joints are painful, slightly feverish, and still very painful throat.

second quarter flu?

shucks, like clockwork.

Lost in Translation (a funny fwd)

March 24, 2008 * Comments(0)

Go figure……

 


Translation: "no parking on bicyclists at any time"

Earth Hour

March 24, 2008 * Comments(0)

It started with a question: How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?

The answer: Ask the people of Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour.

On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year.

With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off, and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.

http://www.earthhour.org/about

What is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour, run by WWF, the conservation organisation, is a global climate change initiative which calls on individuals and businesses around the world, to turn off their lights for one hour on Saturday March 29 2008 between 8 pm and 9pm.

The aim of the campaign is to express that individual action on a mass scale can help change our planet for the better.

The event itself will clearly demonstrate in participating cities, the connection between energy usage and climate change, showing that we as broader community can address the biggest threat our planet has ever faced.


Why do we need to act?

Global warming is one of the greatest threats the world has ever faced. Our continued reliance on electricity sourced from coal-fired power stations is causing a dramatic increase in the Earth’s temperature, resulting in rising sea levels, an increase in drought and severe storms, and massive changes to the environment we all rely on to survive.

For example, if the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year.


What do I need to do on the night?

The most important thing to do on the night is turn off your lights between 8pm and 9pm. There will also be events held on the night, check back later for event updates.


Does this mean I have to turn of everything in my home and use absolutely no electricity?

Not at all. The main point of this campaign is to show people and companies how easy it is to take action to avoid global warming. This does not mean you have to turn off your fridge, but we do encourage you to join us by switching off your lights and make a statement, as well as changing your habits in the long term.


Is it correct that most large coal fired power station operate 24/7 and while there maybe less energy used on the night the power stations will still be running at the same capacity?

It is correct, however…when demand changes (i.e. lights and other electrical devices being turned on/off) power generation plants regulate their output accordingly. So in the case of coal fired plants, they will have to consequently increase or reduce their coal usage (in the case of Earth Hour this would be a reduction). Other types generators, such as gas fired plants and hydro plants also have to do the same thing.

In summary, the effect of Earth Hour will be to reduce electricity demand. Output from power plants will reduce (coal fired plant, gas fired plant and hydro plants). Which ones will reduce are dependent on what is operating at the time and what is determined by the electricity market(NEMMCO). Based on the time and day that the Earth Hour event is planned, it is very likely Earth Hour will cause a reduction in fossil energy power generation.


Where is Earth Hour taking place?

In 2008 Earth Hour will be taking place in over 20 cities around the world, and the list keeps growing. We always hoped that Earth Hour would grow into this global campaign. To start this process we focused on one of Australia’s, and the world’s iconic cities, Sydney. Thanks to the support of Earth Hour in 2007 we’ve now asked other cities, both in Australia and internationally, to join us in supporting Earth Hour. Of course, we can all take small actions everyday like turning off unnecessary lighting to reduce our emissions. And we would be delighted if you can join us by turning off your lights for Earth Hour, regardless of where you live.


How can businesses participate?

In Australia, if the commercial sector turned off lights when buildings weren’t in use and combined this action with other cost effective technology they could reduce lighting emissions by 70-80%. We encourage all businesses to participate in Earth Hour – to commit to turning off your lights during Earth Hour – and to tell your employees and customers that you’re taking part. We also encourage you to sign up to energy efficiency initiatives such as the 3CBDs Greenhouse Initiative to help achieve our goal of reducing emissions in your city or town in 2008.


How will you ensure that lights are switched off?

We are encouraging as many people to turn off the lights as possible. But we need your help. Please spread the word about Earth Hour to your friends, family and workmates – in conversation, via email, on your weblog, MySpace or Facebook profile, or other websites. The more people that participate in Earth Hour, the more successful it will be.


Isn’t switching the lights off dangerous? What about public safety?

We are asking people to turn off the nonessential lights for one hour – no lights that affect public safety will be turned off. We want everyone to enjoy Earth Hour in a safe and energy efficient environment.


If everyone turns their lights back on at the same time – will there be a power surge?

No. We’ve checked with energy companies and authorities and turning all the lights back on won’t cause any issues.


How much CO2 will be saved during the event?

Last year we measured how much energy saved during Earth Hour in Sydney and achieved a reduction of 10.2% (more than doubled our target of 5%). But the main aim of the campaign is to continue to be energy efficient beyond Earth Hour, making small actions everyday to achieve our goal in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions in 2008.


What about after the event? What can I do then?

We all can take action everyday to help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. There are two key objectives for Earth Hour. The first is to engage as many households, communities and business to turn their lights for one hour on March 29.

By creating awareness and securing engagement of the broader community, the second objective is to measure the change in our greenhouse gas emissions over the following 12 months – aiming for a reduction in the year following Earth Hour


Who’s behind Earth Hour?

Earth Hour started as a joint initiative between WWF-Australia, Fairfax Media and Leo Burnett for the city of Sydney. The intent is for the event to be adopted by other residents, communities, businesses and governments around the world so they too can help demonstrate that individual action on a mass scale can help change our planet for the better.


Isn’t this just a fundraising event for WWF?

No. WWF-Australia, Fairfax Media and Leo Burnett launched Earth Hour with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Sydney by 5% in 2007.


What does the Earth Hour logo mean?

The Earth Hour ‘60’ logo represents the 60 minutes of Earth Hour where we focus on the impact we are having on our planet and take positive action to address the issues we face.


Aren’t you using a heap of electricity and resources to promote this event?

Earth Hour is operating under our Principles of Operation, which we are happy to share with you. Earth Hour is a carbon neutral event.


Won’t it still be daylight at 8:00pm?

Daylight savings ends on April 6 so 8pm will be roughly twilight.


What candles should I use for my Earth Hour event?

If you plan on burning candles during Earth Hour, make sure you use 100% beeswax candles which are gentler on our planet – smoke free, non-toxic and non-allergenic. They are also made of natural products, not petroleum-based materials, so they are effectively carbon neutral (the CO2 they emit has already been taken from the atmosphere to produce the wax).

If you’re using candles, though, make sure you take care. The Fire & Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia reports that “in 2003-04, 37 candle-related fires caused an estimated $986,000 damage to homes in Western Australia”.

They suggest the following tips:

They also provide this handy downloadable guide: Candles and lighters: Safety for kids in the home (PDF 370kb)


Why do we need to act?

Global warming is now the greatest threat the world has ever faced. Our continued reliance on electricity sourced from coal-fired power stations is causing a dramatic increase in the Earth’s temperature, resulting in rising sea levels, an increase in drought and severe storms, and massive changes to the environments we all rely on to survive. There is still time to change how our planet will look in the future. If we act now. For example, if all Australian households simply turned off unused lights and appliances on standby at the power point Australia’s emissions would be reduced by at least 5 million tonnes per annum. The greenhouse gas savings would be equivalent to taking 1.5 million cars off the road for a year.


How will Earth Hour help?

Earth Hour shows that, together, our small actions can make a difference to global warming. Find out more about global warming by visiting www.wwf.org.au There were two key objectives for Earth Hour in 2007. The first was to engage as many households, communities and businesses to turn their lights out for one hour. It also marked the beginning of a 12-month campaign by WWF-Australia and Fairfax Media to reduce Sydney’s emissions by 5%. This year we hope to inspire other cities and towns to take action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.


What to do everyday

The goal of last year’s Earth Hour was reduce Sydney’s greenhouse gas emissions by 5%. This year we hope to inspire other cities and towns to take action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. Participating in Earth Hour is one way that you can show your support for this, but to reach our target we need to keep saving energy throughout the year.

from http://www.earthhour.org/faq

KARB’s luge and skyride

March 23, 2008 * Comments(0)

remnant videos of the February 2008 Singapore trip…

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