Wednesday, February 4, 2009

E-mail Address Extractor / Harvester

E-mail Address Extractor or Email Harvester

Extract E-mail addresses on a website by simple putting the URL or web address. You can also Copy any web page and paste it on the form then click parse email to extract all email addresses.

Just follow this link or click the picture to direct you to the Email Extractor - Harvester.



http://istayl.freehostia.com/email-extractor.php



I hope you will find this simple HTML programming useful to you. A very handy and easy to use Email Extractor or Email Harvester. Please leave your comments. Thank you.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

SINULOG – The feast of the Blessed Senior Sto. Niño

SINULOG – The feast of the Blessed Senior Sto. Niño

The display of little colorful flag-lets that hang over the major streets of Cebu City, gives a distinction that the city is celebrating the Feast of the Patron Saint of Cebu, the Blessed Sto. Niño (Christ Child). Actually, in my own personal understanding, the Burnt Holy Child of Jesus could not be considered as saint because Jesus Christ is of Godly nature. But since, it has been accustomed that the patron saint of Cebu is Sto. Niño, that’s why I am using the title.

The celebration / feast happens during the third day of the first month of the year, which is January. This year, the Sinulog Festival happens today, January 18, 2009. Thousands of devotees, tourist (both local and international), international and local media, celebrities, politicians, and prominent personalities, come to witness this once in a year event and flock here in Cebu City.

The feast focuses on the burnt image of the Christ child Jesus, which was discovered by a Spanish soldier during the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines on the remains of a burnt settlement decades ago. The Child image of Jesus Christ gained its reputation because of its miraculous nature.

The feast starts with a fluvial procession that reenacts the entrance and arrival of the Spaniards and Roman Catholicism in the country. Followed by the world famous presentation of street dance, offering, parade, and celebration, the Sinulog Mardi Gras. With colorful costumes, participants from all over the country compete for the Best Sinulog Based Participation category, which includes best in interpretation of the Sinulog concept, theme, and history.

The criteria includes:
  • Theme, Concept / Ritual 10% - relevance to Sinulog, choice of material as to musicality, movement qualities and expressions, clarity of message and interpretation to dance movement.
  • Performance ----------------------------- 25% - precision and coordination, fluency, alignment, balance, focus, projection, rhythmic and spatial interest
  • Choreography --------------------------- 25% - creativity and artistry of steps and formation, style and expression.
  • Costume ---------- --------------------- 20% - artistic choice of color and style, effective use of props relevant to the interpretation of the theme / concept / ritual.
  • Props --------------------------------- 10% - Effective use of props relevant to the interpretation of the theme/ritual.
  • Sinulog Musicality ---------------------- 10%
  • TOTAL ------------------------------------- 100%
The Sinulog festival is also a time for both young and old, to enjoy and celebrate. Some household, prepare modest meals for the expected and the unexpected guest that would visit Cebu to celebrate the fiesta. Colorful souvenirs, accessories, and shirts, flood the side streets, to meet the demands of potential customers and buyers. Every restaurant offer their own kind of marketing strategy, such as hiring a playing song band, that would attract costumers to their establishment. Hotels are fully booked and occupied. With unlimited places and parties to go to, Cebu City has become a venue for fun, entertainment, and leisure.

For most Cebuanos and the rest of the Filipino people, the essence remains the same for today’s celebration and that is to celebrate, give thanks, and honor, our Protector, Provider, Healer, and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Thanks for reading, I hope you would post your comment and share you insights about this topic. I would be posting some amateur pictures after the parade, so in order to keep you updated, please do subscribe to my blog. Here.

Pit Senyor everyone and Happy Fiesta Cebu!!!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

How to add Most Popular Post in Blogger Widget (Most Commented)

How to add Most Popular Post in Blogger Widget (Most Commented)

After you have set up your blog, most of the finishing touches to do is to put a widget on your blogspot / blogger blog containing your most popular post. You can see a sample on the lower right part of this blog. Your most popular posts are those post which contains the most comment or reactions from readers. Hence, in this case, its not the traffic that counts that makes the post popular.

How do you do this? Open up your blogger dashboard, go to page elements then add a gadget on a place where you desire to place the popular post. Click on add Html/Javascript, a pop-up will open for you. Input your desired title, it could be Popular Post, Most Commented, Most Talked, etc. Now copy the code below and paste it on the window, change the capitalized istaylsugbo.blogspot.com with your own blogname. Don’t touch the capital “F”, it stays there. And the number 5 with how many post you would like to show.


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var item = "<li>" "<a href=" href ">"
obj.value.items[i].title "</a> </li>";
document.write(item);
}
document.write('</ol>');
}
</script>
<script src="http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.run?_render=json
&_callback=pipeCallback&_id=1cf38ae68efbe859c4ba1ee239cec099&
url=http%3A%2F%2FISTAYLSUGBO.BLOGSPOT.COM&num=5"
type="text/javascript"></script>




I hope you will find this post useful. Don’t forget to comment.

Mesothelioma – Cancer from Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma – Cancer from Asbestos Exposure

Source Wikipedia:
Mesothelioma - is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), the heart,[1] the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart) or tunica vaginalis.

Read more here for Mesothelioma diagnosis and general info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma

I am writing this post, to raise awareness regarding the use of exhaust (mufflers) and gasketsi n motorcycles with asbestos on it. We don’t know the long-term effect for this type of product. Asbestos as we know can cause cancer, and therefore if present on air, may expose ourselves to lung cancer if inhaled.

Friendster Virus – LOL Message

Friendster Virus – LOL Message

Recently I just received a message from one of my friends on Friendster. The subject was LOL, when I opened the message it took me to a site similar to Youtube. At first, I thought it was YouTube but when I looked again it was spelled in a wrong way “YuotTube” with the U and O interchanged. The address also on the address bar was way too different. The site asked me to download a file “setup.exe” in order to watch the video that was displayed. Which of course is a virus, and if downloaded, would definitely put your computer at risk. And every time you open your Friendster, it would send spam messages to all your friends, without you knowing it.

If you ever come across this site, don’t download the said file, close your browser right away. Inform your friend about the message that you received, and inform him or her to change his password right away. Lets all inform our friends about this stuff that are abusing Friendster. Lets make Friendster a safe and fun place. Thanks for reading.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Annoying Friendster Comments - Beware Friendster Virus

To all Friendster users! Are you familiar with this Friendster comment? A picture showing a girl with the text saying their webcam is ready and available. Or even a picture of a cute chipmunk, with a “Play” arrow sign on the center, making you think it is an embedded media content (video). Luring you to click on it and initiate the virus script without you knowing.

friendster virusAbove is just a sample of the many annoying Friendster comments that one of your friends has sent you, or worst yet, you have also sent it to all your friends. This type of Friendster comment is a virus, and must not be accepted or displayed on your profile to prevent it from spreading. It is an automated script that when clicked will direct you to their website and use your profile to comment on your friends profile on Friendster automatically, therefore continuing the chain without you knowing it. And it would even put your computer at risk to harmful viruses.

Things you can do to help stop the spread of this malicious annoying Friendster comment script and protect yourself.

  • 1. First you should disable auto approve comments on your Friendster settings. This will prevent the comment to be displayed on your profile automatically.
  • 2. If you happen to receive from one of your friends these type of comments. Delete it right away, don’t even dare to click on it.
  • 3. Tell the person thru a message that his profile is infected with a virus / malicious script and advice him to change his / her password right away. Send him the link to this web blog and let him / her read this article. Tell all your friends about this annoying Friendster comments. http://istaylsugbo.blogspot.com/search/label/Friendster
  • 4. Delete suspicious comments on your profile if ever you find one.
  • 5. Lastly, you should change your Friendster password right now.

We all love Friendster because it connects us all. Let us not tolerate this type of people who abuse Friendster. Do your part and spread the word.

Annoying Friendster Comments - Beware Friendster Virus

To all Friendster users! Are you familiar with this Friendster comment? A picture showing a girl with the text saying their webcam is ready and available. Or even a picture of a cute chipmunk, with a “Play” arrow sign on the center, making you think it is an embedded media content (video). Luring you to click on it and initiate the virus script without you knowing.

friendster virusAbove is just a sample of the many annoying Friendster comments that one of your friends has sent you, or worst yet, you have also sent it to all your friends. This type of Friendster comment is a virus, and must not be accepted or displayed on your profile to prevent it from spreading. It is an automated script that when clicked will direct you to their website and use your profile to comment on your friends profile on Friendster automatically, therefore continuing the chain without you knowing it. And it would even put your computer at risk to harmful viruses.

Things you can do to help stop the spread of this malicious annoying Friendster comment script and protect yourself.

  • 1. First you should disable auto approve comments on your Friendster settings. This will prevent the comment to be displayed on your profile automatically.
  • 2. If you happen to receive from one of your friends these type of comments. Delete it right away, don’t even dare to click on it.
  • 3. Tell the person thru a message that his profile is infected with a virus / malicious script and advice him to change his / her password right away. Send him the link to this web blog and let him / her read this article. Tell all your friends about this annoying Friendster comments. http://istaylsugbo.blogspot.com/search/label/Friendster
  • 4. Delete suspicious comments on your profile if ever you find one.
  • 5. Lastly, you should change your Friendster password right now.

We all love Friendster because it connects us all. Let us not tolerate this type of people who abuse Friendster. Do your part and spread the word.

Cebu Bloggers Society

As of the moment, CBS membership roll is composed of:

Aileen Estoquia of Sunchoke
Airish Alombro Freelance Ranger
Agnes Jimenez of Empress of Drac
Andrew Buenaviaje of Doyzkie
Aldwin Joseph P. Tabasa of A Loner on the Lose
Allahn Joyce Bensali of In Search for You
Alexis Noel Hynson of Computer Tips
Atty. Ethelbert B. Ouano of E. Transcripts
Bluerem23 of It’s all in the mind
Bluerem23 of iStayl Sugbo Blog
Cherie Descartin of Cherish Vintage
Clarence of Dahong Laya
Chitgoks of Disney & Travel
Debbie P. Rojonan of JabbeRedOnion
Errol Duazo of Kalandrakas
Febryl Lor Zulla of the only words allowed
G|u|a|d|a of Shy-Type
Gerrymie D. Tampus of Miong and Marque
Gil Villamater of Travelling Polander
Icymar Tagimacruz of Kreative Mynds
Jonathan Obera of AthanObs.net
Jorich Ponio of Beyond-the-Norms
Joseph Vernon Go of I.E. Student
Kevin Ray N. Chua Kevin Ray Chua
Kevin Ray N. Chua Marroxas2010
Kevin Ray N. Chua WhyMarRoxas
Lance of Soulsearching
Maria Theresa Layasa of My Secret chamber
Mark Abitona Get a Life
Mark Monta of BugITs
Mark Monta of E.U.T.S.
McBilly of McBilly.com
Mechelle Zapanta of Anay Butakal
Mikyu Maglasang of iFancy
Nick Nichelle Dael of Indie.org
Tiborsho of Tiborsho’s World
Orville Tadle of Downloader
Patric Torres of Irate Spectator
Paul Villacorta of Super Paul
Prince Ryan Gilig of Penpen de Sarapen
Renalyn Espiritu of BRIGHT Art Class
Reynold T. Salceda Monkeetech
Rodel of Lagahit.com
Reuel de Egurrola of Merely my Opinion
Pinoy Blogger of Pinoyworld
Sinjin of Cebudaily.com
Simon of Debugging my Life’s Core Dump
Simon of Rock, Paper, Scissors
Vanjohnn of Akong Iro (My Dog)
Vincent of Isles Tech
Wilhelmina Sarawi of Miss Wilhelmina
Winston of Batang Yagit
Wsarawi of Chillaxin’
Xerxes Bernandez of Obnoxiousqueer
Zenia Mai Enriquez of Zenia Mai
Zigfred Diaz of ZDiaz.com

post courtesy of Pinoyworld

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Cebu Bloggers Society



As of the moment, CBS membership roll is composed of:
Aileen Estoquia of Sunchoke
Airish Alombro Freelance Ranger
Agnes Jimenez of Empress of Drac
Andrew Buenaviaje of Doyzkie
Aldwin Joseph P. Tabasa of A Loner on the Lose
Allahn Joyce Bensali of In Search for You
Alexis Noel Hynson of Computer Tips
Atty. Ethelbert B. Ouano of E. Transcripts
Bluerem23 of It’s all in the mind
Bluerem23 of iStayl Sugbo Blog
Cherie Descartin of Cherish Vintage
Clarence of Dahong Laya
Chitgoks of Disney & Travel
Debbie P. Rojonan of JabbeRedOnion
Errol Duazo of Kalandrakas
Febryl Lor Zulla of the only words allowed
G|u|a|d|a of Shy-Type
Gerrymie D. Tampus of Miong and Marque
Gil Villamater of Travelling Polander
Icymar Tagimacruz of Kreative Mynds
Jonathan Obera of AthanObs.net
Jorich Ponio of Beyond-the-Norms
Joseph Vernon Go of I.E. Student
Kevin Ray N. Chua Kevin Ray Chua
Kevin Ray N. Chua Marroxas2010
Kevin Ray N. Chua WhyMarRoxas
Lance of Soulsearching
Maria Theresa Layasa of My Secret chamber
Mark Abitona Get a Life
Mark Monta of BugITs
Mark Monta of E.U.T.S.
McBilly of McBilly.com
Mechelle Zapanta of Anay Butakal
Mikyu Maglasang of iFancy
Nick Nichelle Dael of Indie.org
Tiborsho of Tiborsho’s World
Orville Tadle of Downloader
Patric Torres of Irate Spectator
Paul Villacorta of Super Paul
Prince Ryan Gilig of Penpen de Sarapen
Renalyn Espiritu of BRIGHT Art Class
Reynold T. Salceda Monkeetech
Rodel of Lagahit.com
Reuel de Egurrola of Merely my Opinion
Pinoy Blogger of Pinoyworld
Sinjin of Cebudaily.com
Simon of Debugging my Life’s Core Dump
Simon of Rock, Paper, Scissors
Vanjohnn of Akong Iro (My Dog)
Vincent of Isles Tech
Wilhelmina Sarawi of Miss Wilhelmina
Winston of Batang Yagit
Wsarawi of Chillaxin’
Xerxes Bernandez of Obnoxiousqueer
Zenia Mai Enriquez of Zenia Mai
Zigfred Diaz of ZDiaz.com

post courtesy of Pinoyworld
As of the moment, CBS membership roll is composed of:
Aileen Estoquia of Sunchoke
Airish Alombro Freelance Ranger
Agnes Jimenez of Empress of Drac
Andrew Buenaviaje of Doyzkie
Aldwin Joseph P. Tabasa of A Loner on the Lose
Allahn Joyce Bensali of In Search for You
Alexis Noel Hynson of Computer Tips
Atty. Ethelbert B. Ouano of E. Transcripts
Bluerem23 of It’s all in the mind
Bluerem23 of iStayl Sugbo Blog
Cherie Descartin of Cherish Vintage
Clarence of Dahong Laya
Chitgoks of Disney & Travel
Debbie P. Rojonan of JabbeRedOnion
Errol Duazo of Kalandrakas
Febryl Lor Zulla of the only words allowed
G|u|a|d|a of Shy-Type
Gerrymie D. Tampus of Miong and Marque
Gil Villamater of Travelling Polander
Icymar Tagimacruz of Kreative Mynds
Jonathan Obera of AthanObs.net
Jorich Ponio of Beyond-the-Norms
Joseph Vernon Go of I.E. Student
Kevin Ray N. Chua Kevin Ray Chua
Kevin Ray N. Chua Marroxas2010
Kevin Ray N. Chua WhyMarRoxas
Lance of Soulsearching
Maria Theresa Layasa of My Secret chamber
Mark Abitona Get a Life
Mark Monta of BugITs
Mark Monta of E.U.T.S.
McBilly of McBilly.com
Mechelle Zapanta of Anay Butakal
Mikyu Maglasang of iFancy
Nick Nichelle Dael of Indie.org
Tiborsho of Tiborsho’s World
Orville Tadle of Downloader
Patric Torres of Irate Spectator
Paul Villacorta of Super Paul
Prince Ryan Gilig of Penpen de Sarapen
Renalyn Espiritu of BRIGHT Art Class
Reynold T. Salceda Monkeetech
Rodel of Lagahit.com
Reuel de Egurrola of Merely my Opinion
Pinoy Blogger of Pinoyworld
Sinjin of Cebudaily.com
Simon of Debugging my Life’s Core Dump
Simon of Rock, Paper, Scissors
Vanjohnn of Akong Iro (My Dog)
Vincent of Isles Tech
Wilhelmina Sarawi of Miss Wilhelmina
Winston of Batang Yagit
Wsarawi of Chillaxin’
Xerxes Bernandez of Obnoxiousqueer
Zenia Mai Enriquez of Zenia Mai
Zigfred Diaz of ZDiaz.com

post courtesy of Pinoyworld

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Manny Paciquiao Wins Over Oscar De La Hoya 8 rounds

Manny Paciquiao Wins Over Oscar De La Hoya 8 rounds



It has been proven, Manny Pacquiao is the no.1 Pound for Pound boxing king! After the 8th round, de la Hoya’s corner decided to stop the fight. Making Manny Pacquiao live up for his title as the Mexican Assassin. Since round 1, Pacquiao was already sending punches coming from nowhere. The punches were so fast and strong that de la Hoya wasn’t able to see it coming. Punches were so quick that you think they did not connect, but right after every fight, in slow motion, the punches hit hard. Beating de la Hoya’s face.

"We knew we had him after the first round," Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said. "He had no legs, he was hesitant and he was shot."

Manny Pacquiao’s punch combinations were extraordinary, left and right, hitting both. While Oscar wanted to create a combination, Manny was so quick to avoid it. Giving no way for Oscar to gain control of the game.

If Oscar De La Hoya did not stop at round 8, Oscar would surely hit the canvass at round 9, since starting from round 6, Oscar barely throw punches anymore.

"My heart still wants to fight, that's for sure," De La Hoya said. "But when your physical doesn't respond, what can you do? I have to be smart and make sure I think about my future plans." Does it mean it’s the end of Oscar de la Hoya’s career?

I want to extend my congratulations to our New Filipino hero for winning this fight, and satisfying millions of Filipinos of different ages. We are very proud of you Manny Pacquiao!

Now, who do you think would be Manny Pacquiao’s next match? Whoever it may be, rest assured the audience will definitely enjoy the game if it is Manny who is inside the ring.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!!

Manny Pacquiao Wins Over Oscar De La Hoya 8 rounds

Manny Paciquiao Wins Over Oscar De La Hoya 8 rounds



It has been proven, Manny Pacquiao is the no.1 Pound for Pound boxing king! After the 8th round, de la Hoya’s corner decided to stop the fight. Making Manny Pacquiao live up for his title as the Mexican Assassin. Since round 1, Pacquiao was already sending punches coming from nowhere. The punches were so fast and strong that de la Hoya wasn’t able to see it coming. Punches were so quick that you think they did not connect, but right after every fight, in slow motion, the punches hit hard. Beating de la Hoya’s face.

"We knew we had him after the first round," Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said. "He had no legs, he was hesitant and he was shot."

Manny Pacquiao’s punch combinations were extraordinary, left and right, hitting both. While Oscar wanted to create a combination, Manny was so quick to avoid it. Giving no way for Oscar to gain control of the game.

If Oscar De La Hoya did not stop at round 8, Oscar would surely hit the canvass at round 9, since starting from round 6, Oscar barely throw punches anymore.

"My heart still wants to fight, that's for sure," De La Hoya said. "But when your physical doesn't respond, what can you do? I have to be smart and make sure I think about my future plans." Does it mean it’s the end of Oscar de la Hoya’s career?

I want to extend my congratulations to our New Filipino hero for winning this fight, and satisfying millions of Filipinos of different ages. We are very proud of you Manny Pacquiao!

Now, who do you think would be Manny Pacquiao’s next match? Whoever it may be, rest assured the audience will definitely enjoy the game if it is Manny who is inside the ring.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs De La Hoya - Video

History will once again have another page, written with Manny Pacquiao’s fist. The much awaited boxing event of the whole Philippines and the whole world is finally drawing nearer. This coming Sunday December 7, 2008 (Saturday US time December 6, 2008), the clock will stop once again for the Filipino to watch the Oscar De la Hoya of Mexico vs Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines.



Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Teaser



Who do you think will win? Will I be seeing a wonderful fight? Or is it just another of Oscar De La Hoya’s way of gaining huge bucks from boxing enthusiasts and king pins. Much like the same fight that Oscar had with Mayweather. Well, we all know Oscar’s capacity, experience, and skills inside the ring. Some say, he’s much slower than Pacquiao but his punching power will surely be a threat to our New Filipino Hero. As for Manny Pacquiao, winning this fight is a big turn in history of Philippine boxing and in sports. Although this isn’t a title bout, we all can be proud if he wins this game.

Our thumbs up and prayers are all with you Manny Pacquiao! Just give them and show them what you really got. After all those hard trainings, I could only say, when you come back, you are another million richer than before.

Good luck Manny Pacqiuao and good luck to the Philippines! Para sa bayan ang laban na to!

Manny Pacquiao vs De La Hoya - Video

History will once again have another page, written with Manny Pacquiao’s fist. The much awaited boxing event of the whole Philippines and the whole world is finally drawing nearer. This coming Sunday December 7, 2008 (Saturday US time December 6, 2008), the clock will stop once again for the Filipino to watch the Oscar De la Hoya of Mexico vs Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines.



Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Teaser



Who do you think will win? Will I be seeing a wonderful fight? Or is it just another of Oscar De La Hoya’s way of gaining huge bucks from boxing enthusiasts and king pins. Much like the same fight that Oscar had with Mayweather. Well, we all know Oscar’s capacity, experience, and skills inside the ring. Some say, he’s much slower than Pacquiao but his punching power will surely be a threat to our New Filipino Hero. As for Manny Pacquiao, winning this fight is a big turn in history of Philippine boxing and in sports. Although this isn’t a title bout, we all can be proud if he wins this game.

Our thumbs up and prayers are all with you Manny Pacquiao! Just give them and show them what you really got. After all those hard trainings, I could only say, when you come back, you are another million richer than before.

Good luck Manny Pacqiuao and good luck to the Philippines! Para sa bayan ang laban na to!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The Terraces - Ayala Center Cebu

The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu

the terraces ayalaAyala Center Cebu, one of the biggest mall destination here in Cebu finally opened another exciting and new place to venture, The Terraces. As Cebu Holdings President Francis Monera said in a press conference, “We named it The Terraces because one will walk through a terrace-like ambiance that gives you the feel of being in a resort.”

Having my first step inside reminds of the first time I set foot at Greenbelt malls. The uniquely designed railings, curved nicely to make it look like your very own terrace and those strips of wood (I don’t know what its exactly called) that covers the stairways were much like that of Makati’s Greenbelt malls.



the terraces ayala
As far as I could remember on my college days, this place was a lagoon filled with green still waters. Now its filled with life and green plants. Not to mention the people that come and goes there, to dine, to take a stroll, relax, drink coffee, enjoy the view, and meet new people. As for me and my daughter, it’s a place to pass time away, took some pictures of the place, and make her go running around safely.

Here are some photos I took, not a good catch though, but its enough to make you wanna go there yourself. Enjoy everyone!


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More pictures with my daughter

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Madeleine at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel

At the center of the Queen City of the South lies Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casinos. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel takes pride in a wide array of cuisines from across the globe. With specialty restaurants such as Mizu Japanese Restaurant, La Gondola, and Tingow.



And for the cakes and chocolate lovers, one must have a stop at Madeleine. Madeleine is the Hotel's patisserie and boulangerie, is a French-inspired bread and pastry shop that has become famous for its chocolate confections, cakes, quiches and freshly baked breads. Located just along the gourmet walk besides La Gondola, could accommodate 28 people and opens from 8 am up to 12 midnight.





Whats more interesting? Madeleine is Wifi Zone, and it’s free, just purchase a pastry or cake, bring your laptop, and your set to the E world. That’s a good thing for bloggers who want to escape from their rooms. Just ask for assistance on the connection. See you there peeps!

FROM THE SHOWCASE




Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Criselda Volks Scandal Controversial Video

I can’t believe it myself, another hot video search is burning over the internet wires. This time from a controversial teenage celebrity.

Criselda Volks once surfaced on the news on her suicide attempt, drinking detergent soap and liquid bleach. And now with this alleged video sex scandal with Malaysian boyfriend.

Criselda VolksAs what did Ogie Diaz wrote in his column (Phil Journal):

Kung ilalarawan ang napanood naming apat na video ay “nakakaawa” talaga si Criselda Volks.
Hindi maipagkakailang siya ’yung nasa video na nakahiga sa kama at “sinasamantala” ng isang Malaysian.
Gusto naming murahin nang bonggang-bongga ’yung lalaki, dahil “nagamit” na nga niya ’yung katawan nu’ng babae, talagang kinunan pa niya ng video.
Ginawa nitong “bading” si Criselda.

Honestly, hanggang ngayon, natutulala pa rin kami kapag naaalala namin ang video na ipinakita sa amin. Parang gusto pa rin naming maniwala na hindi si Criselda ’yon at hindi rin siya ’yung nakatuwad na babaing may maliit na tattoo sa kanang pisngi ng puwet.

According to an interview, Criselda did admit she was the one in the video. She did not expected it to come out.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Bloggers Unite to Unite Refugees

Bloggers Unite to Unite Refugees

Today, November 10, bloggers from all over the world unite to share one common goal, that is to raise awareness and help in the problem of the growing number of refugees and doing the best to reunite them with their lost families.

Bloggers Unite


Blog Catalog together with Refugees United is using the blogosphere as a tool in disseminating information. Making each blog counts as the need for knowledge in this particular area of humanitarian service. I encourage every blogger out there to join this information drive, 11-10-08 Refugees United day.


Refugees United is a non-profit organization helping refugees relocate family and friends.

Refugees United provides refugees with an anonymous forum to reconnect with missing family. By registering with nick- names, scars, former locations and other markers only identifiable to family and close friends, everyone can remain 'invisible' to all but relatives.
· All refugees are welcome, regardless of conflict, place or time.
· Refugees United is an independent, non-political, non-religious NGO.
· No third party is involved. No official papers need to be filled in.
· The service is free of charge and easy to use.

Please note: Refugees United does not provide physical reunification.

Yellow Caterpillar Roll - Sushi

Yellow Caterpillar Roll

It was a quite day at the hotel, another time for creativity. Rolled a cucumber and crabmeat stick on a large piece nori, topped it with sweet ripe mangoes, then dressed up to look like a caterpillar. Cut a piece of olives for the eyes and black sesame seeds for the dotted look on the body. Creating this type of Maki Roll is fun and it adds another creation to the dynamic and ever changing style of making Sushi.



yellow caterpillar sushi maki

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Waterfront Food Quality System Seminar


To arrive home early, this is what I got for attending the Waterfront Food Quality System. Other than getting home early, I also gained plenty of thoughts and additional info about the topic. Also, the best thing is getting paid for work for two days attending the seminar, not a rough life is it? Hope it would be seminar the whole month round!





Before I had the seminar, I did not know that the issue of food safety is that delicate and that it should be given utmost attention. Take for example; by just washing your hands before and during work you would be able to prevent the spread of phatogenic bacteria, which if taken internally may lead to a food borne illness. No wonder, Hand Washing is in the top list on the policies imposed.

Bacteria are microbiological organism that is unseen in our naked eye. Some are harmless and some are harmful enough that it could even paralyze and kill. Grrr. Bacteria could be transmitted in many different ways, and the food that we take are always at stake. And if not transmitted, it could grow on the food itself. Oh my, good thing our body is enough to handle a few amounts of it inside. However, if this amount exceeds its limit, it’s another story.

Luckily, because of HACCP, these food borne illnesses could be prevented or minimized. A reliable food safety is already being practiced; Waterfront Hotels in particular has its own way of reacting to this hazard.

HACCP or Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point is the main core of the system. Because of this internationally used system, when it comes to food safety, the Waterfront Food Quality Manual is derived. On this manual are policies listed to guide every individual (in or outside the hotel, which is directly or indirectly in contact with its food products) in handling food items. From proper hand washing, correct food temperatures, required government permits, to maintaining clean equipments, etc.

Waterfront Food Quality System is a system Waterfront Hotels are using to maintain the best quality of their food products. Thus providing utmost food safety to hotel guests and clients.

My message to the guest, from the food suppliers up to your table, it is rest assured that the meal you are taking have undergone a rigid test within the system. Making you feel at home as if you yourself prepared your meal.



Thursday, November 6, 2008

Colorful Sushi - Sushi Balls

Colorful Sushi – Sushi Balls

Another crazy creation by my crazy mind. Let me present to you colorful sushi balls. Sushi balls are made up of sushi rice shaped into a ball with your choice of diced stuffing inside, it could be cheese, tuna, salmon, franks, sausages, etc. Just make sure your ball is stiff enough to not let it fall apart when you dip in sushi sauce or soy sauce. After rolling your sushi ball, cover it with any coating such as ebiko (caviar), uburo (fish powder), or sesame seeds to give a colorful look. Wow. Good for parties and picnics!!!

How to Fix Friendster Cant View Comments

How to Fix Friendster Cant View Comments

Have you ever tried viewing your profile like this?

friendster

Wherein you can’t see your profile the way it supposed to be. You can’t see comments, videos, slideshows, media and anything that involves html. And that includes your customized Friendster Profile.

Well, it’s just as simple as 1 to 3 to fix the problem.

Here’s how it goes. Log-in to your Friendster account and go to Settings.
how to fix friendster
In your Account Settings scroll down to Safe Mode, make sure the settings on it is “NO” as shown in the image below.


how to fix friendster

Save your profile then view it, and refresh your Internet browser. Simple and easy way to fix Friendster Profile if you cant view comments, media, html, or any embed content. You can view your profile the way you want it to be.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Kawasan Falls – Escape to paradise

Kawasan Falls – Escape to paradise

kawasan fallsKawasan Falls Badian Cebu, a hidden paradise to a new out going individual, like myself. The trip was my first time to venture on that area. Many times I have heard the place, but never in my childhood years did I attempted to travel to that far place.

Located in the South Side of Cebu in the Municipality of Badian

The day started early in the morning at around 7 am, waiting for the V-hire at Citilink Terminal to be full. The driver said, we should wait until he will get at least 10 passengers. Well, the day is long and a minute of wait never hurts. At around 8:30 am the V-hire was now set to go. With only 150 per passenger fare, is relatively cheap compared to going to Baguio or Boracay. ^_^.. The driver told us that it would take like 2 to 2 and a half hours travel to Kawasan Falls.

It was not a rough ride at all coz we took the South Reclamation Project towards Minglanilla and after that, all was smooth riding. I have never been to the place, so I kept on asking my friends if we are getting nearer. We passed, Naga, San Fernando, Carcar, Barili, Dumanjug, Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal, then lastly Badian, our destination finally. When we disembarked we decided to visit a little church just near the entrance of the riverbank towards Kasawan Falls. From there we could see the coastline of Badian and from afar, the mountains of Negros Island. The entrance fee to the falls was only 10 pesos! Hope so it stays that way.

kawasan fallskawasan fallsWe met some people around and they are very friendly and hospitable to tourist, even the ice cream man was full of smiles. I am proud to see Filipinos that way, despite the harshness of life.

Towards the base of the falls, we need to walk our way on the riverbank, which was not bad at all. The step was all designed for a comfy stroll.

You can even see people fixing things around to make it more beautiful. I can’t even remember how many small bridges we passed. It’s like walking in the park with a background of water rushing down towards the sea. It took us like 10 to 15 minutes to get there. Or was it more, I wasn’t able to keep track of the time coz most of my friends were chatting and was enjoying the walk.



kawasan falls ice cream man. pls buy from him.
kawasan fallsKawasan Falls from a distance

As we got nearer, the view of the falls could already be seen from a distance. It was a fantastic experience, or shall I call it a magical feeling seeing the white rush of water falling down on cool turquoise natural pool. When we got to the base of the falls, we took a 300 peso cottage, ordered some good food and got ready for the swim!

kawasan falls
But before we could take a dip, we decided to visit another falls just above the first Kawasan Falls, it was only by that time that I knew that there are 2 falls in one location, one above the other just a few walks upward. And a long hike up would take you to the dam. Well, for the adventurers, you try going up, but for weak hearts and knees, just stay behind falls 1 or falls 2.

The water was cold but tolerable. Clinging on to ropes for safety, you will enjoy the swim. Oh, the negative ions rushing cold to your body. Wow!

As the hours passed by, tourist started coming in one by one, taking a bath and some just did pictorials. The place was alive and I am happy seeing it that way, it guarantees that the Kawasan Falls will go a long way in time. For the next generations whose a stranger to his own country, like me, to experience. Well, I am thankful, that I was able to explore the wonder of my very country, Philippines, and in my very own place of birth, Cebu City.

kawasan falls
chef blogger with diwatas of Kawasan
Kawasan Falls is indeed a good place to start for a Cebuano in exploring his country land. If you have no less than 5 thousand pesos for a group of 6, you will be able to relax, distress, and enjoy life with nature.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Introducing Friendster and MySpace Inspiring Comments

Friendster Inspiring Comments

Hi guys!! I am introducing to you a new blog I made, its not a good looking blog but I hope you will find it useful too. I have gathered some nice pics with quotes on it and did some html to provide the codes for you to use as comments on friendster or myspace. The pictures can be used as your wallpapers too on your desktop just by clicking on it and saving it to your drive and set it as your wallpaper. Please visit the site. Friendster and MySpace inspiring comments..



Friendster and MySpace Inspiring Comments

Giving you a chance to share inspiring thoughts through Friendster - Instead of posting colorful comments, why not try these inspiring thoughts that would surely make your friends' day more brighter. Still more to come!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Happy Halloween at Waterfront Hotel

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween is indeed something to celebrate about. Its not that we need to mourn for the dead, it’s a celebration of life too. People and kids go trick or treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins and telling ghost stories right before sleep. Not to mention the wide choices of ghost stories showcased by each television stations, that includes news and documentaries.

Halloween day was described long ago as a time where the living and the dead world coexist in this day, it sound scary, just imagine if it was true. Luckily we live now in modern day world.

Halloween Parties! Wow, Halloween day is not just a tradition now it also involves some social activities that we find pleasure and meeting new friends.

Such as the recent Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino Halloween party! It was so amazing seeing those scary, freaky, and out of this world costumes! Ill be posting some pics soon, ms ecel of HR wasn’t able to email me the pics.

Here are the people of Peers Resource Department of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on Halloween Party night. Guys pardon me for posting this, it’s just that I need a picture to display and it’s the only thing I got.

hmm.. if im not mistaken from left to right (ecel, unknown 2 me, sharol, mae,sir erwin , rose and tess, sheryl, mayis, unknown 2 me, and pam)

Happy Halloween everyone!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

The Caterpillar Roll

The Caterpillar Roll

Another unique and impressive idea, but actually not new, just got this from the internet and just wanted to try it out and it worked well. The taste was awesome. The combination of Unagi inside and the avocado was well perfect. The only thing I did was, putting a spot of mayo on top and making it look more like a caterpillar.


caterpillar roll

Colorful Sushi - Mango Sushi

Colorful Sushi

This colorful sushi is not uncommon, but what I am showcasing here is the use of mango as Nigiri sushi which is very odd. Well, my imagination always takes me to odd places. Just cut yourself some ripe and sweet mango, slice it the way you do with regular fishes, roll a bit of rice and put the mango on top and tied with a cut of nori. There goes your very own Mango Sushi.

mango sushi

Maki with Rice Paper Roll

Maki with Rice Paper Roll

This is just the same as the old hoso maki style, but instead of dried seaweed or nori, what I used was the rice paper sheet. This kind of maki is very good for people who don’t like the aroma of the Nori since it has sometimes a fishy flavor.

maki with rice paper


Sushi and Maki

Sushi and Maki

As a sushi chef, I always encounter guest requesting something new and relatively different from the old boring menus. So I always resort myself into creating new ideas, resulting in a very fun Sushi / Maki platter. Below are pictures on what I have made when I experiment with my thoughts.

Sushi In Rice Paper Pouch

sushi pouch

Made from Chinese ingredient, the rice paper. Using the rice paper as a small pouch and putting inside a bit of rice together with your choice of ingredient, it could be diced tuna, peas, carrots, etc. Tying the head with boiled cha soba for a more presentable and unique look.

Digital Filipino at Treatro Casino Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino

Digital Filipino at Treatro Casino Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino

The event was a total success!

Over 100 participants joined the event, and among those were the Cebu Bloggers Society. Sponsored by PAGCOR, foods from Port Seafood of Waterfront Hotel was amazing and more than enough to satisfy, plus a background of quality variety music! All that for free!

PAGCOR showed us a video presentation showcasing their humble history and how PAGCOR changed thru time and how the corporation actively funded programs for the government.

The Cebu Bloggers Society’s presence, I think, were much felt because we all came with the same kind of shirt, hence we were all I uniform. Among were my good old friends from Istorya.net, Wilhilmina, Pinkdimension (Rodel), Empress, and some other bloggers, which I know by face.

Because of this event I was able to acquaint myself with fellow bloggers, shared some good insights, tips and know-hows. More power to the Digital Filipino and the Cebu Bloggers Society!
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