Coming from an avid viewer of the cartoon series Avatar: the legend of Aang, the last airbender, I am not pleased with the movie. But, I already knew that I'd be disappointed with the film adaptation, because of the casting and of course how limiting two hours can be as compared to a whole season.
I really have a big problem with the casting. Dev Patel as the Fire nation's Zuko, he's indian, the cartoon clearly draws him as Chinese. Couldn't they have just find a Chinese, Japanese or even Korean actor ro play Aang's arch enemy (that's all, I'm going to say first cause a line in the movie "we could be friends you know," Aang to Zuko is a dead giveaway of what's going to happen in the sequel.) They could have cast Korean-Actor Rain, who I believe already made a hollywood action film. Zuko is older than Aang. Plus, if they really wanted Dev Patel, he could have been perfect for the role of Sokka. Sokka in the cartoons is drawn similar to Dev's features. In defense of Jackson Rathbone (Twilight), i liked his performance, especially during the first parts when they were out hunting, I got some hints of Sokka's kookiness. Another problem that I had with the movie was that the characters weren't given much personalities. I do remember that episode of when Katara was teaching Aang, but it didn't really show in the movie that she was jealous of him because he was learning faster than her, instead Aang pretended to not learn and was practicing only in night time. I wonder how they are going to make Aang like Katara, because he has a crush on her, but it was not an issue in the movie. Aang's pets, Appa and Momo did not have much parts in the movie, but at least they were brillaintly done and could very much compare to the original, "yip, yip!"
Plus , the Avatar state was tinkered with. The Avatar state is when Aang is most powerful and all elements---earth, air, water and fire are with him, this only happens when he is most angry, and when he is in the avatar state, he becomes helpless afterwards. In the movie, Aang was in the Avatar state when he was controlling the ocean trying to defeat the Fire Nation, and after he did so, he was okay.
Apart from that, i also have a problem with the execution as not much special effects and new tactics nad martial arts skills were used. I was watching in 3D,. DUH? What more it was all eery and dark, yes i know I was in the cinema, but then even the day scenes have a glint of being dark, I guess that must have been the director's signature? I would have really wanted the movie to be written by the original creators and not by the director, M. Night, but hey, that's just me, right?
Although, I am disappointed, i will still watch part two, book 2: earth, where another of my favorite character Toph, a 12 year old blind girl who is also Aang's Earth bending teacher will appear. oh yeah King Bumi, Aang's friend is awesome too.
My skin has been dry, all my life. Truth be told, back in high school, our school doctor even prescribed me a moisturizing soap for me to use.
Then, when college came I stopped using it and drank lots of water instead. But, my skin has never been smooth.
After trying out Avon's skin So soft lotion, i have been a convert, i now am a an avid lotion user. There are more lotions at home for me to try, but really this one is the best, as it not only feels good,it also smells good.
Sister speak with Carla abellana: 'A positive attitude makes a woman beautiful' By ANA KRISTINE B. VALENZUELA MOD July 2010
WITH her skin's pinkish, white glow, Carla Abellana could have easily bagged her dream gig during her pre-showbiz, modeling days: to appear in a Pond's television commercial. According to the actress, she always wanted to appear in an ad for the beauty product. She even tried her luck in three VTRs. But Carla's dream never came to be. Little did she know that she would be in for a much bigger break: the lead role—the title role, if we may add--in a prime time television series. That, as most teleserye fans know, was Rosalinda, a local adaptation of a Mexican telenovela. And the bonus part? She did get the commercial of her dreams as she's now the newest endorser of Pond's.
Now, as one of the most recognizable faces on TV, Carla makes a conscious effort not only to look good but be good in her craft. Here, the star of Basahang Ginto spills some other beauty and career secrets.
Away with negativity. “Confidence and attitude is what makes a woman beautiful. Kahit sino ka pa, kahit hindi maganda ang skin mo or what, basta masayahin kang tao at positive ka, that’s what will make you beautiful. Although there are low days, I manage naman to maintain that positive attitude. Importante 'yan to keep me going. At sa trabaho ko hindi naman puwedeng nakasimangot at nagsusungit ka.”
Her happy pill. “Happiness is just a matter of counting your blessings, and seeing what matters to you. Kahit anong problema ang ibigay sa 'yo alam mong nandiyan 'yung family and friends mo. That's what makes me happy always--family and friends talaga, plus I have a good career and that I’m given so many opportunities and blessings.”
Taking the challenge head-on. “I think the toughest challenge that I have faced in show business was the adjustment phase, and that I had to start from scratch. Nandoon 'yung ‘O sino siya? Sa'n siya galing?' Kasi normally ang artista, tini-train 'yan, bini-build up, nag-iipon siya ng experience. Ako wala akong ganyan, wala akong bala. Right away, I was given a lead role in my own show. Ang daming expectations from the network pa lang, all the more from the public. So I had to maintain an image. I had to really learn to sing, dance, act...everything. In such a short span of time, kinailangan kong humabol sa ibang artista and deal with the pressure, the schedule, and everything else. So nung umpisa nangangapa pa ako.”
One step at a time. “I told myself na kakayanin ko with the blessing and the support of my family, and that I’ll take it one day at a time--'yung kailangan kong gawin today, 'yun lang muna. Hindi ko na masyado inisip ang future. Sucessfully, thankfully, nagawa ko 'yun. I was given enough time to prepare, so I’d like to believe that I was able that to prove something in that one year I was in showbiz. Acting has helped me a lot. Doon ko nadaan ang emotions ko.” Newbie forever. “It’s been a year since I entered showbiz and I can say that I've adjusted. Hindi nga ako makapaniwalang its been a year, eh. I’ve learned to really enjoy my job now and madami na akong ka-close sa industriya. Dati kasi syempre nandoon 'yung pressure kasi baguhan ka. But I will always see myself as a newcomer and that will always make me humble--kung paano ako nag-umpisa, saan ako nag-umpisa, at kung ano ako dati. What’s important is nalampasan ko na yung stage na 'yun--'yung puno ng anxieties, kaba, pressure, and stress.”
The backup plan . “I have a degree already, so no matter what happens with my showbiz career, I have a job pa rin, may fallback ako. I can go back to teaching, or to the corporate world.”
A STAR’s popularity can be measured by the number of rumors floating around him. Derek Ramsay isn’t an exception, as he is hounded by rumors left and right.
“May issue na peke ang katawan ko, may issue din daw na may gay sex video ako,” says the Century endorser, used to all this brouhaha. “Wala akong tinatagong asawa sa ibang bansa, wala akong tinatagong anak that I know of, at wala din akong gay sex video.”
He adds, “’Yung pinaka-nakakatawa ay ‘yung peke daw yung katawan ko,” he says. Can’t blame him. After all, he worked out for his body? More than eating the right kind of food, he works on his physique through his passion for sports like ultimate Frisbee, and now mixed martial arts (MMA) in preparation for his role in the teleserye Magkaribal which started airing recently. "Nag-training kami sa URCC (Universal Reality Combat Championships). I had some good trainers sa Mojo Gym who helped me out. Parang crash course in MMA, which I really, really enjoyed. So when I get back from South Africa, I might step away from Frisbee for a while and strengthen my body through MMA. Parang wrestling, boxing, and ju-jitsu caught my interest," he says.
Derek’s calm approach to intrigues, however, stops once his family gets involved. And actress Angelica Panganiban, his longtime girlfriend, always seems to be dangled along, with some rumormongers insinuating she doesn’t get along with his family. According to Derek, not only him, but also his family, like the Rubi star.
“We’re not just partners, we’re also friends,” Derek says on what keeps his relationship with Angelica strong. “We help each other grow in our careers, given na ‘yun na you’re supposed to trust each other. Anyone can say that, but in our relationship, we let ourselves grow. I don’t set rules for Angel when she became my girlfriend, or when I became her boyfriend. I’m not going to set rules, if she wants to change for me, or if I want to change for her, we do that by ourselves. We don’t impose on each other. She’s growing as a person, as an actress. I’m growing as a person, I think. That’s the reason why happy ‘yung relationship namin.”
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Angel in White by ANA KRISTINE B. VALENZUELA MOD MAGAZINE june 2010
SHE GREW up right in front of our eyes. We saw her blossom from that kid in the comedy sketch show Ang TV to a versatile actress switching from daring roles like in the film Santa Santita, to comedic roles like in the gag show Banana Split. But now, at 23, Angelica Panganiban seems to be making another change in her life, with wedding rumors a buzzing. According to some reports, Angelica is set to have a vacation in Africa with longtime careers. Derek is one of the hottest leading men today, while Angelica is praised for her acting range, pulling off roles in dram beau, Derek Ramsay, who is said to be proposing to her there. Last year, they were said to have bought a house together. To put the icing on the cake, Angelica caught the bouquet at her friend Camille Pratts’s wedding. What’s more, apart from being together for three years, the couple both have establisheda, like in her primetime starrer, Rubi, or comedy, like in her recent movie, Here Comes the Bride. But those anticipating for Angelica's trip to the altar soon will be disappointed, as the actress does not think much about weddings. She adds, “Kung may mag-o-offer sa akin ng kasal, hindi ko alam kung ano ang mangyayri. Kung gusto akong pakasalan ng tao, sasabihn ko sa kanya, ‘Ikaw ang maghanda. Gusto mo akong pakasalan ‘di ba?’ Hindi na ako magpapaka-stressed.” This is probably, because she is the type of person who lives in the moment. She does not even have a one-year plan. She explains, “Ayokong ma-frustrate ako. I’d rather live one day at a time. I don’t like to think about what might happen tomorrow. Matagal pa ‘yun, madami pang mangyayari.” Still, Angelica remains optimistic about getting married someday. “’Yung wedding, para kasing naging tradition na lang siya. Women today only turn to it because they only like the feeling of donning a wedding dress, walking down the aisle and getting married. To me, ‘yung marriage yung importante,” she says. Although she doesn’t seem like an eager bride, make no mistake about it: Angelica already has an idea of what type of wedding she would like to have. She shares, “Gusto ko sa church. Kailangan sa simbahan talaga. Gusto ko ‘yung church na nasa gitna ng dagat.” she said. One important wedding detail she was quick to point out is no media coverage. “Definitely, maliit na maliit na wedding lang, ‘yung dalawa lang kami--bride and groom,” she says.
So, could Derek be really her groom-to-be? Only time will tell. What Angelica is certain about is that when it comes down to her saying ‘I Do,’ it would be to “someone who is true, masayahin, spontaneous.”
If ever your memory would be erased, and you would have the choice to pick one memory left, what memory would you choose? I’d rather choose to have my whole memory erased, back to zero. Ang sarap bumalik sa pagkabata, ‘yung wala kang iniisip. You don’t know what problems might come your way. Whose body would you like to switch with? Si Ate Vi (actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos). People don’t know that it is me right? People respect me and then they don’t know that I am me inside Ate Vi’s body. They respect me because of how I look and of my political stature.
If you would be stuck alone in a deserted island, what item would you like to have? Cell phone so that I can call for help, or maybe a laptop, para makapag-Internet.
What was you childhood dream? I wanted to be a nurse, nahiligan na lang talga ‘yung pag-arte.
What do you think is the turning point in your career? When I did the role of Malen in the film Santa Santita.
Sarah Meier:‘Modeling teaches valuable industry lessons’ by ANA KRISTINE B. VALENZUELA, MOD MAY 2010 MODELS who want to extend their careers beyond the runways, billboards, television commercials, and print ads should take their cue from Sarah Meier. Although she still books modeling stints, Sarah has proven that there’s more to her than her looks. Back when being a music channel video jock was the to-die-for job, Sarah was one of the most popular VJs. And then she got married, and had a kid. “In those less hectic times, out of the public eye, I was visualizing, conceptualizing, and actualizing my next ten-year plan,” she says. Now back in the spotlight, she hosts The Dollhouse, a daily morning show from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on U92 FM with model Vicky Herrera. Although she’s proud of her work on radio, she is proudest when she’s being a wife and a mother. “Being a wife and mother are two of the most important, high-paying, rewarding, press-worthy job titles I will ever hold,” she says.
Radio Gaga. “People have been asking me why I decided to do radio after television, implying that it was some sort of a downgrade -- which makes me smile because shifting to radio was actually something I did to improve my hosting skills. As a VJ, you have distractions to help you get away with your job.You can smile, dress to impress, bounce around, and in the case of on-screen material, cut and ‘take two’ when you mess up or forget the information in your script. Radio is live. It's every day, and there’s always a responsibility to talk--in my case, for four hours--make sense, impart substance, and keep people entertained on a daily basis without sounding redundant or dated. I like to challenge. Radio deejay-ing is the boss of this next round that I'm going to enjoy conquering.” Music’s on Her Radar. “As a daily morning rush hour show, The Dollhouse has a set list of songs that our programmer lines up for us. The order in which we play it on the show is up to us. Once in a while, we get away with highlighting some of our favorite tunes from past decades like on Throwback Thursdays, but generally we keep it current. We're such musically inclined jocks at U92 that you can tune in at any point and know that there is a real selector behind the booth and not just some robot.” On-Air Mishaps. “Any given day, something can go wrong. I can forget to turn off somebody's microphone, or accidentally play a different song than I introduced. It's live, and that's the beauty of it. When I stop making mistakes, it means I'm ready to take on another challenge.” Shifting Gears. “Shifting to the new studio and learning how to use the equipment came on the first day Vicky, my partner, and I moved to the morning shift, which means it was also the first time we had to wake up at 4 a.m. instead of come in for our 5 p.m. show, and the first time we had to be on air for four hours. Plus, we were the first two jocks on-air at the new station, so we felt like guinea pigs.” Morning Person. “I think the thought of waking up at 4 a.m. was more daunting than actually doing it. I tried practising a week before, but we were still doing evening shift, and I just ended up exhausted. Now that I am a morning person, I feel like I maximize my day. I can be your alarm clock, instead of hitting the snooze button on mine.” A Word on Modeling. “Modeling will teach you some of the most valuable lessons you may need to succeed in any industry--how to present yourself, the discipline of recognizing people's expectations and meeting them, being independent, personable, professional, flexible, and open minded provided you have your head screwed on straight. I've found that people who model for the wrong reasons like revenge, to prove something, or to nurse a self-esteem issue, end up with more problems than when they began. I think that's the long-term truth about modeling that nobody warns anybody about.” The Only Job Title That Matters. “Being a wife and mother are two of the most important, high-paying, rewarding, press-worthy job titles I will ever hold, and investing quality time for family is essential in success, no matter what your job description is. But I am still both a businesswoman and a creative at heart, and so in those less hectic times, out of the public eye, I was visualizing, conceptualizing, and actualizing my next ten-year plan.” A Healthy Daily Diet. “Eating is a soul-important quasi-luxury. The conversations and relationships formed over meals are wonderful; as is the love put into preparing them. As long as you have a healthy balance of proper eating and exercise, I've discovered that there is no more effective diet in the universe.”
Vow to WOW Beauty Secrets of a Radiant Bride By ANA KRISTINE B. VALENZUELA MOD MAY 2010
AMID the hundred and one details you think of on you wedding day, can you ever be the proverbial radiant bride? Although there is no better beauty secret than the glow of happiness on your face as you walk down the aisle toward the groom of your dreams, you still have to check out these beauty trends to be , yes, a radiant bride. Curl up. “The most popular hairstyle for weddings is the updo. But the trend in gowns today are those with tube top or haltered neckline, and the best hairstyle that goes with such styles is curled hair that cascades down the shoulder,” says Lolita Directo, hairstylist and makeup artist from Freshaire.
More foundation. “What’s in style now is light makeup,” says Lolita. “For occasions such as weddings, however, you'll have to add more foundation than your day-to-day makeup.”
Show your true colors. “Makeup should coordinate with the theme of the wedding. Even the makeup of your entourage members should complement your makeup” Lolita says. "You should standout among the your bridesmaids. We recommend warm, brown shades for color, but fairer brides can opt for cool shades such as blue or violet.”
Know you skin type. “Choose the best makeup for your skin type. For sensitive skin, it is wise to use mineral-based foundation. For oily skin, use liquid foundation.”
Get enough rest. “A beauty rest before your wedding day is a must. Put on night cream before you sleep, and day cream before you put on your makeup,” Lolita adds. She also cautions against using new products for hair and face. "This is not the time to experiment. Stick to your tried and tested brands."
Don’t sweat it. “Too much sweat will ruin your makeup. Use an oil control film and apply enough powder over it. Also, avoid getting too teary-eyed,” Lolita adds, "as this will ruin your eye makeup." “Make sure to keep a tissue handy.”
Today, this seems to be a question uttered not only by women but even by men—men who are not necessarily gay, but are by all means straight.
Meet the metrosexuals-- men who pay more attention on their appearance. They are particular with their looks, be it the number of facial creams they use or the hair removal products that they have tried. Metrosexuals pamper themselves and shell out money, not only on cars and gadgets but also on their beauty products.
The thought of being with a man prettier than you may sound uncomfortable, but worry not. Here are the pros and cons of being with a metrosexual:
The downside: Metrosexuals are picky, even with little stuff such as their cologne and even—gasp—your lipstick color. Sometimes you find yourself trying to measure up to his appearance.
The upside: His being looks-conscious means he has a lot to offer, like being well-groomed and well-spoken. You can proudly show off your guy to either your friends or your ‘rents and not worry about what they would say about his appearance.
The downside: His prep time is longer than yours. You don’t know if it’s the number of hair products he uses or the number of times he changes clothes -- you still have to wait for him as you both get ready for the movies.
The upside: Salon bonding time. More men now prefer going to the salon rather than their trusty barber. Maybe it is because of services like hair spa, manicure, and foot spa, or maybe because they get to spend time with you.
The downside: Gay guys hit on him. Face it, not only is your guy good-looking, he also dresses well, attracting a lot of women and gays. Because of this you’ve already thrown more than dagger eyes to a lot of gay men for mistaking him to be a homo.
The upside: He is fashionably aware. This does not necessarily mean he knows the trends—if he does then he might just be with the gay guys flirting with him. Because of this, he can give you advice on what looks good on you!.
From John Lloyd’s Love team, Gretchen’s primetime sister to Aga’s next leading lady
by ANA KRISTINE B. VALENZUELA
published MAY 2010
WITH box office movies, hit prime time teleseryes, and a successful recording career under her belt, plus endorsements, and accolades actors her age—and even some actors twice her age—could only dream of, you’d think that Bea Alonzo would be slacking off by now.
Not a chance. “Nasa gitna pa lang ako, madami pa akong kakaining bigas, ang taas pa ng ladder na aakyatin ko,” she tells MOD during her launch as the newest endorser of Tupperware Brands’ Colour Collection’s newest lipstick line, the Moisture Intense Lipstick.
To her credit, Bea, whose real name is Phylbert Angellie Ranollo, really shows her growth as an actress with her every project and she persists on honing her craft.
This is why she sees no negative effects with ABS-CBN’s management’s decision to separate her from John Lloyd Cruz, her on-screen partner in a number of blockbuster movies such as Close to You and One More Chance, and top-rating television shows such as Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay and Maging Sino Ka Man. Bea actually considers it as a big career move.
“I trust the ABS-CBN management. When John Lloyd and I took a break from the love team, it did well for both of us,” she adds.
According to Bea, it helped that she gets offered good projects and that she has supportive fans. “Swerte ako na nabibigyan ako ng right material, ‘yung mga magagandang material, and of course, sobrang overwhelming din ‘yung support ng fans who have been there since Day One,” she says.
During this separation period, Bea got to work with other leading men such as Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay in the tearjerker And I Love You So, while John Lloyd starred in two equally successful movies with Sarah Geronimo—A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life--and went mano-a-mano with no less than Vilma Santos in In My Life.
The separation also helped improve Bea's working relationship with John Lloyd, especially when they worked together again in the recent Miss You Like Crazy, their follow-up project after I Love Betty La Fea on TV, and their reunion movie after One More Chance. “Natutunan naming mag-usap,which hindi namin nagagawa before pa. Natuto kaming mag-usap about our characters,” she says.
Obviously, it paid off, as Miss You Like Crazy was a certified blockbuster, earning P18 million on the first day and surpassing the P100 million mark just after a week.
But alas, Bea’s next project sees her John Lloyd-less again. She has started taping for a soap opposite Gretchen Barretto, tentatively titled Sisters.
“Sobrang nakakatuwa,” she says on working with La Greta. “When I heard that I’d be working with her, doon pa lang na-intimidate na ako, kasi alam naman natin na diyosa ang lola mo,’ no? When I met her, she said na napanood niya ‘yung mga movies ko, and she really likes Miss You Like Crazy. Nag-gain ako ng friend.”
Apart from the prime time soap, Bea will soon be working on a movie titled Sa’yo Lamang, which is to be directed by Laurice Guillen, and to also star Lorna Tolentino, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, and Erich Gonzales.
The movie is said to be a family drama reminiscent of Tanging Yaman. “Tanging Yaman, kahit panoorin ko ng panoorin, nakakaiiyak pa din at nakaka-touch pa din. Gusto kong makagawa ng ganoon,” Bea says. “Nu’ng narinig ko ‘yung story, excited ako, kasi bago na naman. Bago ‘yung character. Nakakatuwa kasi nafi-feel ko nabe-break ko na ‘yung mababit kong characters or ‘yung usual na prim and proper characters.”
Besides taking on a different character, she also looks forward to co-starring again with Lorna Tolentino, whom she first worked with in her breakout project, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. “Hindi naman ako matututong umarte kung hindi dahil sa kanya, dahil isa siya sa mga unang nag-train sa ‘kin. Despite all the fame and success na natamo niya, sobrang bait niyang tao nu’ng nakatrabaho ko siya,” she says. “I hope, I wish, that someday I could be like her.”
Aside from Sa’Yo Lamang, talks are circulating that Bea is set to team up with matinee idol Aga Muhlach. She says she would be over the moon if ever this project pushes through. The only time she had to work with Aga was when she guested in his defunct sitcom, That’s My Doc. As for the role, she says she just wants something out of the box. “I have no right project in mind. I just want to be surprised all the time,” she says.
Bea hopes for more projects, but most off all, “more learnings.”
“You should never stop dreaming. You should never tell yourself na it’s enough,” she says.
Bea’s True Colors
COLOUR Collection’s newest endorser talks beauty.
To Each Her Own. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I may find a person gorgeous, but others may think that she is not. As long as you know you have good intentions and you’re comfortable with yourself, and on your own skin, then you can be beautiful.”
Lipstick Jungle. “One makeup product that I cannot leave home without is lipstick, usually in pink or red, and Colour Collection’s Paradise Pink, kasi pwede mo din gawing blush-on ‘yun. If ever I would be stuck on an island and get to bring just one beauty product, I would bring a lipstick.”
Less Is More. “My advice for those who wear makeup is don’t overdo it. Don’t put too much. Baka in the morning naka-smoky eyes ka na. Go with your mood. If I’m feeling girly, I’m wearing pink. Dapat alam mo kung ano ang babagay sa ‘yo.”
Makeup 101. “My signature makeup look is the natural and fresh look. It helps also na mag-search ng makeup tutorials. Naaaliw ako doon. I learn a lot from them.”
No to Vanity. “My beauty regimen consists of sleeping well, eating the right food, and wearing the right makeup. Like my nails, I go to the salon twice a month. I don’t sleep with makeup on, and I moisturize. I’m not vain.Pero ‘yung mga maintenance na kailangang gawin, ginagawa ko.”
The Healthy Weight Dancexercise Contest has four categories:
Seniors (60 years old and above),
Midlifers (35-59 years old) and Young Adults (18-34 years old).
A dancexercise group can consist of one person to a maximum of six members. Participants must choreograph their own dance exercise routine (maximum length: 3 minutes) following the theme “Healthy Weight, Healthy Blood Pressure
Cash prizes will be awarded per category, as follows:
The Amazon river according to wikipedia is the largest river (Nile River is the Longest) in the world with a total river flow greater than the next ten largest rivers combined. The Amazon, which has the largest drainage basin in the world, accounts for approximately one-fifth of the world's total river flowthen a dam project comes over.
Director James Cameron said Monday that a real-life "Avatar" battle is playing out in Brazil's Amazon rain forest (the largest rain forest and most species rich tract of land), where indigenous groups are trying to halt the construction of a huge hydroelectric project.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Cameron said he was in Brazil's capital to support Indian and environmental groups as they stage protests against the Belo Monte dam project.
"I'm drawn into a situation where a real-life 'Avatar' confrontation is in progress," Cameron said in a telephone interview while en route to protests taking place in front of the Mines and Energy Ministry.
"What's happening in 'Avatar' is happening in Brazil and places like India and China, where traditional villages are displaced by big infrastructure projects," he added.
The $11 billion Belo Montehydroelectric dam — which if completed would be the world's third-largest such project — was cleared for construction Feb. 1 by the Environment Ministry. Bidding for prospective builders is expected to take place later this month.
Brazil's government has said that even if it can't find private partners for the dam's construction on the Xingu River, which feeds the Amazon River, the nation has the funds to finish the project itself.
The administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva argues that the dam will provide clean energy and is needed to meet current and future energy needs.
Environmentalists are sharply opposed. They say it will devastate wildlife and the livelihoods of 40,000 people who live in the area to be flooded. They also argue that the energy generated by the dam will largely go to big mining operations in the Amazon, not benefit the average person. - from yahoo
Yup, not to benefit the average person but only their pockets, hope these guys will think this through, what will happen to our earth? We are bringing upon ourselves our very own extinction. We our inflicting a punishment to this Earth that it does not.even deserve. We have long been cared for our home yet we repay it with its own destruction.
Once the world's fourth-largest lake, the Aral sea has shrunk by 90 percent since the rivers that feed it were largely diverted in a Soviet project to boost cotton production in the arid region.
The drying up of the Aral Sea is one of the planet's most shocking environmental disasters.
Progress is killing us. Soon our extinction shall be brought upon by our own actions.
Had a long weekend,. and I spent my saturday with a friend swimming in a resort in Calamba, Laguna: 88 KOREAFor an entrance fee of PhP500 bucks, I have to say it was well worth it.I had my own locker where I can place my things. Plus I got to bring in some chips.
The only thing that I didn't like about the resort was that the Ladies room did not allow much privacy. Like the shower room which was not divided into the usual cubicles. I guess Koreans are just like that. You'll often see Korean women in their birthday suit just to blowdry their hair.
I don't know whether this is a plus, but there were weird um:
OTHER AMENITIES:horseback ridingfishingboat riding
How to get there: Ride a GREEN STAR BUS from the Buendia-Gil Puyat Terminal (the one near the LRT STATION). Tell the Conductor to drop you off at 88 Korea. Fare costs about Php 80+++Rating: ***/ 5 stars
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Adam Carolla starts off his vulgar tirade by bashing Manny for not giving blood before a fight. He then proceeds to say that Manny is off “praying to chicken bones” and that you don’t have to respect him because he’s a “fu**ing idiot”. “Someone has to tell him that it doesn’t make a difference.”[/i]“Here’s how you know when your country doesn’t have a lot going for it: When everything is about Manny Pacquiao.”
“Get a fu**in life as a country”
“All you fu**in got is just an illiterate guy who happens to smash other guys in the head better than other people”
“Really, you want some guy with brain damage running your country? Why don’t you get your sh*t together?”
“All they have over there is Manny Pacquiao and sex stores.”
“What happens when Floyd Mayweather beats him? Does your country go into depression?”
Friday, March 26, 2010
I remember last year,. i don't know maybe the word wasn't spread that much but hey hopefully this year it would be more successful.
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change.
Whether you are an individual, a business, a school or a city, you can show your support for Earth Hour by turning off your lights at 8.30PM on March 27 wherever you are on the planet. If you would like to find out more about running Earth Hour in your own country, city or town then visit: http://www.earthhour.org/
Support Earth Hour by: Turning off your lights at 8.30PM on March 27
I really really,. honestly want to watch this,. imagine three major artists (justin timberlake, jojo and timbaland) for the price of one,. but unfortunately nobody wants to come with me,. huhuhu
i guess i'll have to settle for
cobra starship over at trinoma which is all for free
