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English language

2008-12-31T17:27:00.002+08:00

Have you ever wondered why foreigners have trouble with the English Language?

Let's face it
English is a stupid language.
There is no egg in the eggplant
No ham in the hamburger
And neither pine nor apple in the pineapple.
English muffins were not invented in England
French fries were not invented in France.

We sometimes take English for granted
But if we examine its paradoxes we find that
Quicksand takes you down slowly
Boxing rings are square
And a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

If writers write, how come fingers don't fing.
If the plural of tooth is teeth
Shouldn't the plural of phone booth be phone beeth
If the teacher taught,
Why didn't the preacher praught.

If a vegetarian eats vegetables
What the heck does a humanitarian eat!?
Why do people recite at a play
Yet play at a recital?
Park on driveways and
Drive on parkways

You have to marvel at the unique lunacy
Of a language where a house can burn up as
It burns down
And in which you fill in a form
By filling it out
And a bell is only heard once it goes!

English was invented by people, not computers
And it reflects the creativity of the human race
(Which of course isn't a race at all)

That is why
When the stars are out they are visible
But when the lights are out they are invisible
And why it is that when I wind up my watch
It starts
But when I wind up this observation,
It ends.

Source: ahajokes.com

Imagine and smile for awhile!

2008-12-31T17:21:00.003+08:00

Here! Funny pictures for you to view...

Journalist: Joke

2008-12-16T21:29:00.003+08:00

How the media would handle the end of the world

USA Today: WE'RE DEAD.

Wall Street Journal: Dow Jones Plummets as World Ends.

National Enquirer: O.J. and Nicole, Together Again.

Inc. Magazine: 10 Ways You Can Profit From the Apocalypse.

Rolling Stone: The Grateful Dead Reunion Tour.

Sports Illustrated: Game Over.

Playboy: Girls of the Apocalypse.

Lady's Home Journal: Lose 10 Pounds by Judgment Day with Our New "Armageddon" Diet!

TV Guide: Death and Damnation: Nielson Ratings Soar!

Discover Magazine: How will the extinction of all life as we know it affect the way we view the cosmos?

Microsoft Systems Journal: Netscape Loses Market Share.

Microsoft's Web Site: If you don't experience the rapture, DOWNLOAD software patch RAPT777.EXE.

America OnLine: System temporarily down. Try calling back in 15 minutes.

Source: http://www.workjoke.com

Happiness

2008-12-16T03:20:00.005+08:00

"Happiness depends upon achievement of personally significant goals and leading a balanced life."

Michael from Worcestershire, England

Being happy is really a choice we make, but it doesn't always seem to be that straightforward.
In each of our lives there are two worlds. One leads to a happy life... and the other to a life of frustration, despair and misery.

These two worlds are the inner world and the outer world. The inner world is made up of our thoughts, and feelings.

The outer world is made of all the things that we can see, hear, touch, smell and taste. The outer world is the manifestation of your inner world. Everything in the outer world is only a symbol representing something in your inner world.

So when we say that we want more money. What we really mean is that we want to create the feeling of being free to buy whatever we like, or to get rid of the feeling of worry connected to money?

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Hollywood’s Most Influential Babies of 2007

2007-12-22T03:30:00.000+08:00

[Ranking: from upper left to right & lower left to right]

Forbes Magazine completed the list of Hollywood’s Most Influential Babies of 2007. Snoop down the list as the Jolie-Pitt clan ruled this list.

Here are the top ten kids:

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt - Best known as the Namibia-born daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Suri Cruise - Daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Zahara Jolie-Pitt- Adopted daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; an Ethiopian child
Sean Preston Spears- a two year old son of Britney Spears
Pax Jolie-Pitt- Adopted son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; from an orphanage in Vietnam
Sam Alexis Woods- Son of Tiger and Elin Woods
Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead & David Banda [tie]- David Banda is the son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie while Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead is the daughter of Larry Birkhead and Anna Nicole Smith.
Cruz Beckham & Romeo Beckham [tie]- sons of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham Adams

Is it really Jolie-Pitt clan ruled this list? But where's the other adopted son of them? Where's Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt?

Most influential infant: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

2007-12-19T10:22:00.000+08:00

The world's most powerful baby
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

Age: 1 year
Parents: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

As the youngest child of the world's prettiest power couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
It was reported that she's already earning $4.1 million payday from People Magazine for her first cover.
She is only one-year-old, but Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is already the world's "most influential infant", Forbes Magazine reported.
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Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt
Born on May 27, 2006 in Namibia; via Caesarean section
Weighed in at a healthy seven pounds
Shiloh means Messiah
Father: Brad Pitt
Mother: Angelina Jolie

True Means: Blessing & Sharing

2007-12-06T11:27:00.000+08:00

Headline! Tom Cruise may have a new threshold over which to carry his blushing bride. Cruise (44) and wife Katie Holmes (27) have reportedly purchased a six bedroom property, just outside of London.

Imagine yourself having houses in different cities around the world! Whew! You just have to choose where house you want to stay for awhile then moving on when you feel like it’s already boring and dull. Well, of course you really have to have LOTS of MONEY, right? How can you move from one place to another when you don’t have any extra penny for it? And how can you purchase one when you only have some bucks of money? If have some, BUT intended for daily needs, better stay with what you have and BE CONTENTED.

Businessmen/businesswomen can afford for that and much more with some actors and actresses, right? Just like this famous couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Heads up for this!

"Though the couple has at least two homes in the U.S. one in LA, another in Colorado -- the English estate, located in Dormans Park, may offer a special attraction for Cruise due to its close proximity to the UK's Scientology headquarters. The brick built house is just a few miles from Scientology central -- East Grinstead, the town where L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, lived for just under a decade in the sixties."

"The beautiful home includes a staff cottage, an indoor swimming pool, game room and underground garage. Despite a high tech security system, Cruise may not be able to achieve all the privacy he has previously enjoyed. While paparazzi would be prohibited under British law from using ladders or other devices to peer over surrounding fences, the house is currently just surrounded by a small, four-tier wooden fence and winter-barren shrubbery. Basically, until it fills in or the Cruise family builds a high fence (or calls the Bobbies out for trespassing) they could end up with snappers shooting through the brush."

How’s that?

That's life. There are really some people who can afford for extra houses. Anyway, I believe when you have extra passive income and resources, you too can settle on purchasing extra houses and the like. Even my own self! If I have the thing called “money”, I will jog one business or two and help out those relatives of mine that doesn’t own houses at all. Look at Manny Pacquiao, Joseph Estrada, and other business people in Philippines. Are they earning that much? Manny Pacquiao collected different cars already and even houses. Joseph Estrada also has the same and boon helping the less fortunate too, right? Anyway, that’s something to be thankful for! When blessings come, share it. :-)

Good luck for us!

Movie: The Golden Compass

2007-12-03T13:46:00.000+08:00

Based on author Philip Pullman's novel, 'The Golden Compass' is an exciting fantasy adventure.

Set in an alternative world where people's souls manifest themselves as animals, talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches co-exist.

At the center of the story is Lyra (played by newcomer Dakota Blue Richards), a 12-year-old girl who starts out trying to rescue a friend who's been kidnapped by a mysterious organization known as the Gobblers - and winds up on an epic quest to save not only her world, but ours as well.

The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, and Ian McShane.

Moneymakers: High paid hollywood actress

2007-12-03T12:11:00.000+08:00

31-year-old Academy Award winner commands $15 million to $20 million a movie, placing her at the top of The Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the highest-paid actresses.

Amazing, right? Heads up for these! 10 highest-paid actresses in Hollywood

REESE WITHERSPOON -- $15 MILLION-$20 MILLION
ANGELINA JOLIE -- $15 MILLION-$20 MILLION
CAMERON DIAZ -- $15+ MILLION
NICOLE KIDMAN -- $10 MILLION-$15 MILLION
RENEE ZELLWEGER -- $10 MILLION-$15 MILLION
SANDRA BULLOCK -- $10 MILLION-$15 MILLION
JULIA ROBERTS -- $10 MILLION-$15 MILLION
DREW BARRYMORE -- $10 MILLION-$12 MILLION
JODIE FOSTER -- $10 MILLION-$12 MILLION
HALLE BERRY -- $10 MILLION

NOTE!
REESE WITHERSPOON- America's sweetheart is returning to her romantic comedy -- and box office green -- roots with the slated Christmas 2008 release of New Line's "Four Christmases," which Witherspoon is also producing.

Enchanted

2007-12-03T11:46:00.001+08:00

This is the second musical role of the year for James Marsden, who portrayed Corny Collins in this summer's Hairspray. This is the second animation-live action hybrid role of the year for Amy Adams, who played Polly Purebread in this summer's Underdog. This is the second voice-only role of the year for Julie Andrews, who spoke as Queen Lillian in this summer's Shrek The Third.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation
U.S. Box Office: $49,060,281

PBB Celebrity Edition 2

2007-10-15T13:41:00.000+08:00

Pinoy
Celebrity Edition
2

PBB
Hosts: Mariel
Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales

October 14, 2007, 9:30pm marked the red carpet premier of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. Pinoy Dream Academy’s Yeng Constantino and Eman Abatayo opened the show with a bang with their rendition of Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby’s "Sikat Ang Pinoy".

10 celebrities are inside the house

NOW…

Will Devaughn
"True Lover"
Half-german, ¼ African-American and ¼ Filipino model-actor
Charity: Brave Kids Foundation

Megan Young
"Princess of Charm"
Known as Shane, her sweet persona on Kokey

Riza Santos
"Desirable Diva"
Certified NBSB or No Boyfriend Since Birth girl
Charity: Bantay Bata

Ruben Gonzaga
"Komedyanteng Promdi"
Popular in the South for his Budotz Dance
Charity: Co Su Gian Home for the Aged

Victor Basa
"Lonely Dreamboy"
An actor and model
Charity: Ahon Sa Kalye Ministries Inc.

Yayo Aguila
"Mom in Distress"
80s icon, turned her back on showbusiness at the age of 16 in exchange for love.
Charity: Bagets Foundation

Baron Geisler
“Wild Child”
Charity: KIDS Foundation

Marylaine Viernes
"Brainy Babe"
26K’s of KDOND
Charity: A4Y Foundation

Jen Da Silva
The former 26K girl is not afraid to speak her mind and this is what often gets her into trouble

*Jen and Marylaine is the first pair of two-in-one housemates in this edition. A two-in-one housemate will be playing together as if they were one person, if one gets nominated, the other gets on the nomination block too.

Donnie Geisler
"Good Brother"
Taekwondo champ and member of the Philippine Team

Four more housemates are set to be revealed within the week. Who can the "Tisoy Model-Actor", "Extreme Sports Lover", "Musikerong Dad" and "Controversial Beauty Queen" be?

Toni & John: Naghaharap na pagkatapos ng kontrobersiya

2007-09-23T22:37:00.000+08:00

The said rumor has been confirmed both by Camille's older brother, John, and their mother, who both said that Camille is indeed pregnant! Whispers on who the father is came about, and Direk Paul Soriano, who was previously linked with Camille, and Toni Gonzaga's current boyfriend, got involved. However, we soon learn that Direk Paul isn't the father of Camille's baby, but he struck a raw nerve on John, as he reportedly said, "no comment" when asked about Camille! As such, Direk Paul apologizes to John on national TV, saying that he didn't mean any offense with his statement, which he admitted, could mean a lot of things. - Abs-Cbn News -

After the said issue, kanina lang sa ASAP 07 uli na bigyan ang ng pagkakataon na magkita muli sina John at Toni. Hindi napigilan ni Toni ang kanyang 'emotion' ng makita ang matalik na kaibigan at niyakap niya eto. Sa bagay, wala naman kinalaman si Toni. Hindi dapat masira ang kanilang pagkakaibigan ni John.

Joseph Ejercito Estrada Guilty!!!

2007-09-13T11:21:00.001+08:00

Former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada was Guilty of plunder beyond reasonable doubt...but not guilty of perjury
Last Wednesday at exactly 9:05 am the court decision was finally started...Because of his un explained wealth it was finally proven by the Sandiganbayan that our former President did commit PLUNDER. Justice is hereby rendered. Estrada is said to be the first Philippines president convicted.

Fears that a guilty verdict could trigger widespread street protests and possible riots in Manila seemed misplaced. Pro-Estrada activists staged scattered low-key demonstrations in the city of 12 million people but all were peaceful.

Estrada repeatedly denied the corruption allegations, accusing the business elite, his successor President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the powerful Roman Catholic Church of conspiring against him because of his populist platform.

He said that he had twice rejected offers from Arroyo to clear his name in exchange for his voluntary departure from the Philippines.

In our country, some say that justice really prevails. That even the highest official in the land, once commit mistakes can easily be thrown to prison...

Camille Prats!!!Preggy?

2007-09-08T20:40:00.000+08:00

Camille Prats temporarily bids goodbye to showbiz...Why? it's because she is in fact 4 months pregnant!!! According to the report, the father of her baby is said to be a certain family friend named Anthony and not the rumored boyfriend Paul who is now going steady with the tv host actress Toni Gonzaga. It is said to be that they had a 2 years love affair. Right now she flew back in Los Angeles…Her mother stressed out that Camille will continue her studies soon after she give birth to her baby. While in other hand, the said boyfriend will be living the Philippines soon to assist Camille on her whole months of pregnancy. To both of them goodluck…Enjoy the gift and cherish it with all your life.

"A Love Story"

2007-07-20T01:05:00.000+08:00

Coming soon from Star Cinema this August... a one of a kind love story, starring the drama king- Aga Muhlack, Diamond Star- Maricel Soriano and one of the sexiest women in the world- Angelica Panganiban. It's an interesting love story that we'll love to watch. It's about a man and woman in love, and a wife! :-)

MMK An Undying Bond

2007-07-20T00:51:00.000+08:00

In this week episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya: tungkol sa dalawang magkaibigan, kaya nga UNDYING BOND. Nangarap at nagtiaga para maka tapos ng koleheyo, makahanap ng trabaho ang maka tulong sa pamilya. Pero... bakit nagtatrabaho ang isa sa kanila as "call boy"? Dahil ba gipit sa pera? Eh, matatangap ba sa isa ang kaibigan (who work as a call boy) sa klase ng trabaho na pinasokan?

Well, let us all witness the story of friendship between two boys name: Mark and Roy in an episode "Undying Bond". Friday July 20, 2007

Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos

2007-07-13T20:38:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN Sineserye Presents Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos premier on July 16, 2007!

Starring: Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Cuenca, and Joross Gamboa, and also starring Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao and Gary Valenciano

Britney's Sorry

2007-07-08T21:02:00.001+08:00

Britney Spears nag appologised???

Shaving her head pictures- spreading on the net!

"Pop star Britney Spears has apologised for attacking a photographer's car with an umbrella earlier this year."

In a message on her website, she said: "I apologise to the pap for a stunt that was done four months ago."

She said she got "carried away" preparing for a film part but added that she did not get the role.

***In November last year Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, the father of her two young children. She entered into a Malibu treatment facility in February saying she had hit "rock bottom" after their separation but denied her stay was down to alcohol problems.***

Harry Potter Book 7 on July 7, 2007

2007-07-08T20:47:00.000+08:00

"It just so happens that July 7, 2007 is a Saturday. It just so happens that every Potter book since Goblet of Fire has been released on a Saturday (presumably to allow kids and their parents to attend those midnight release parties without undue hardship). It just so happens that July 7 falls right in the traditional June-July release window during which the other books were released. (Finally, while less relevant but still interesting, 12:00 a.m. on Saturday will be 7 p.m." -hpana-

MMK Celebrates Brotherly Love this Friday!

2007-07-05T23:22:00.001+08:00

"No doubt, our families play important roles in our lives. But do we actually realize their real worth?"

Watch out this Friday, as Maalaala Mo Kaya offers you an episode on brotherly love and taking things for granted, starring Rayver Cruz, Enchong Dee, Aaron Villena, Chris Gutierrez, Sylvia Sanchez and John Arcilla, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina!

Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Season 2

2007-07-01T20:10:00.000+08:00

PBB Season 2: Day 126 marks the end of a long journey but at the same time a new beginning for four housemates. However, one life specifically is changed in the grandest, most possible way. Her determination and tight grasp on her dreams led Sassy Girl Maria Beatriz Saw to where she truly belongs – at the top and as this season’s Big Winner.

CONGRATULATIONS to BIG FOUR- Wendy, Bea, Gee-Ann and Mickey!

Things You Wouldn't Know Without Movies

2007-06-12T22:21:00.000+08:00

-It is always possible to park directly outside any building you are visiting.

-A detective can only solve a case once he has been suspended from duty.

-If you decide to start dancing in the street, everyone you bump into will know all the steps.

-Most laptop computers are powerful enough to override the communication systems of any invading alien civilization.

-It does not matter if you are heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts - your enemies will wait patiently to attack you one by one by dancing around in a threatening manner until you have knocked out their predecessors.

-When a person is knocked unconscious by a blow to the head, they will never suffer a concussion or brain damage.

-No one involved in a car chase, hijacking, explosion, volcanic eruption or alien invasion will ever go into shock.

-Police Departments give their officers personality tests to make sure they are deliberately assigned a partner who is their total opposite.

-When they are alone, all foreigners prefer to speak English to each other.

-You can always find a chainsaw when you need one.

-Any lock can be picked by a credit card or a paper clip in seconds, unless it''''s the door to a burning building with a child trapped inside.

-An electric fence, powerful enough to kill a dinosaur will cause no lasting damage to an eight-year-old child.

-Television news bulletins usually contain a story that affects you personally at that precise moment you turn the television on.

Source: http://www.comedycentral.com/

Jokes

2007-06-10T09:54:00.000+08:00

Q:anong fish ang gumagapang? - A:e d!!!!E-Fish... - Q:anong kahoy ang hindi maakyat? - A:e d!!!!NAKATUMBA.... - Q:anong puno ang wala sa gubat? - A:e d!!!!RICO PUNO... - Q:anong buto ang hindi tumutubo? - A:BULOK!!!!!
vincent..steph..billy...jane From roxas, isabela

Q: ano ang tawag sa girl na nakaputi? A:WHITE LADY Q: ano naman ang tawag sa babaeng naka itim? A:BLACK LADY Q: ano naman ang tawag sa girl na naka grin? A:e d GIRL SCOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!
mimi From navotas, philippines

LQ si mommy at Daddy so ang kanilang communication dinaan sa kanilang 10 year old son. DADDY: Anak sabihin mo kay mommy gusto ko magtype( Meaning gusto ng sex) ANAK: Mommy!! gusto raw ni daddy magtype. MOMMY: Naku! Anak sabihin mo kay daddy mo wrong timing siya red ribbon ngayon.(meaning may menstruation).AFTER 1 WEEKMOMMY: Anak sabihin mo kay daddy pwede na siyang magtype ANAK: Daddy sabi ni mommy pwede na raw kayo magtype. DADDY: Naku! Anak sabihin mo kay mommy mo hindi ko na natiis na HANDWRITTEN ko na.
ben From batangas, phils

source: http://www.pinoyjokes.net/

Philippines Senator's Proclamation

2007-06-07T16:53:00.000+08:00

Opponents of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's administration have prevailed in the contest for Senate held three weeks ago. The Commission on Elections in the Philippines proclaimed ten of winners in the senatorial race. On the other hand, they did not proclaim yet the two contested seats for the final results coming from the tallies in southern part of the Philippines are still being surveyed.

Among the ten declared so far, and of those only two have been won by allies of Ms. Arroyo. This is only means that the opposition has the majority in the Senate and giving them the ability to veto key legislation.

The following are the 10 winners of the Senate race:
Loren Legarda
Francis Escudero
Panfilo Lacson
Manuel Villar
Francis Pangilinan
Benigno Aquino
Edgardo Angara
Alan Peter Cayetano
Joker Arroyo
Gregorio Honasan

Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/
http://www.samarnews.com

Paris Hilton checks into Los Angeles County Jail

2007-06-04T18:46:00.001+08:00

Paris Hilton- 26-year-od heiress, check into a Los Angeles County jail to begin a three-week stay for violating her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case. She surrendered to sheriff’s deputies after making a surprise visit to the MTV Movie Awards in Sunday afternoon.

Then she turned herself in at the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles just after 10:30 p.m., and was escorted to the all women's facility in Lynwood, where she was booked, fingerprinted and issued a jail uniform (Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said).

The "Simple Life" star will be housed in the "special needs" unit of the 13-year-old jail, separate from most of its 2,200 inmates. The unit contains 12 two-person cells reserved for police officers, public officials, celebrities and other high-profile inmates.

Like other inmates in that unit, Hilton will take her meals in her cell and will be allowed outside the 12-foot-by-8-foot space for at least an hour each day to shower, watch TV in the day room, participate in outdoor recreation or talk on the telephone. No cell phones or BlackBerrys are permitted in the facility, even for visitors.

The jail, a two-story concrete building next to train tracks and beneath a bustling freeway, has been an all-female facility since March 2006. It's located in an industrial area about five miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

On Saturday, about 15 photographers, reporters and television crews staked out the entrances to the jail waiting for the celebutante's arrival. Authorities had also cordoned off a grassy area outside the facility for the media. She had until Tuesday to report.

On Sunday, about a dozen photographers and television crews were at the Lynwood facility when she arrived in an unmarked SUV. Video captured by celebrity news site TMZ.com showed Hilton inside the vehicle with her mother.

Officers arrested Hilton in Hollywood on Sept. 7. In January, she pleaded no contest to the reckless-driving charge and was sentenced to 36 months' probation, alcohol education and $1,500 in fines.

She was pulled over by California Highway Patrol on Jan. 15. Officers informed Hilton she was driving on a suspended license and she signed a document acknowledging she was not to drive.
She then was pulled over by sheriff's deputies on Feb. 27, at which time she was charged with violating her probation. (Source: http://www.timesunion.com/)

Pinoy Jokes

2007-02-13T20:05:00.000+08:00

A woman was helping her husband set up his computer, and at the appropriate point in the process, told him that he would now need to enter a password. Something he will use to log on. The husband was in a rather humorous mood and figured he would try for the shock effect to bring this to his wife's attention. So, when the computer asked him to enter his password, he made it plainly obvious to his wife what he was keying in. "P....E....N....I....S.." His wife fell off her chair laughing when the computer replied: **** PASSWORD REJECTED. NOT LONG ENOUGH*****
Joe Estrada From Chicago, Usa
3 men holdup a bus and started collecting cash, jewelry& cellfones from the passengers..... a young lady was so worried that she cannot reached her destination without money... she pulled out her only P500 peso bill from her wallet and insert it at her pantys... the holdapers got her wallet and cellfone...then they fleed...... after reaching her destination...she went to jollibee to eat... at the counter she ordered burgers and pay with the P500 bill....the casheir told her that her P500 was a fake! she asked why?...... the cashier told her that ninoy is covering his nose at the P500 peso bill!........
noli From new york