From the memories of a child who grew up in Davao, Jinggol is born. This section of DavaoBase will feature stories about the city’s past, from the eyes of a writer undergoing second childhood. Keep posted for nostalgic moments and experiences in hometown Davao City.
Ako si Jinggol. I was once a kid, just like everyone else. My entire childhood was played out within the confines of Davao City. Everything that I learned, enjoyed and experienced was tied up with Davao City's own history. Years after, I am ready to share my memories to the world.
Just spend at least P1,500 on your Citi Card and exchange your charge slip for a movie pass worth P100 at partner cinemas or P100 off at participating Shell stations, Rustan’s Supermarkets, Shopwise, Mercury Drug branches, Rustan’s Department Stores or at Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) stores. You may exchange up to 2 charge slips per day.
Citibank Your Rewards, Your Choice promo runs until October 31, 2010.
We were quite overwhelmed by this particular thirst quencher at Antonio's Bar & Grill in SM City Davao.
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Today is September 1, the start of the Ber months. Starting today, radios will start playing Christmas jingles.
Related posts: As of yet, we are still using a Canon IXUS, which we have bought way back in 2007, for our photo needs. We have been contemplating, though, on getting a new camera with much better performance.
Right now, we’re looking into getting a Digital SLR camera. Many have told us this is the best way to go to capture professional quality photos. I have to admit that looking at some friends lugging their huge DSLRs both in official events and in personal trips can be quite intimidating. The idea of losing, breaking or even getting a scratch on those pricey gadgets can also be scary, especially if you have purchased it with your hard-earned savings.
Aside from the cost of the body of the camera, we need to buy lens too — which does not come cheap; the cost of which can actually already buy you a simple digital camera! However, many have advised that it is best to focus and invest more on good lens than on the body of the camera. Manufacturers regularly change camera bodies to include recent technological updates while the lens can be used for a really long time.
In terms of brand, there may only be two options for us — Canon and Nikon. These are the brand names that made it to the top 2 when we did an informal survey among our friends. Occasionally, we hear Olympus and Sony, but Canon and Nikon have been leading by miles so far.
We are so excited about taking another step further in photography. Of course, we do realize that getting great photos does not solely depend on having a good camera and the right lens. It will also take skill, vision and patience on the part of the photographer.
St. Camillus Dormitel in Davao City gives the weary traveler a pleasant and affordable place to stay in. It is perfect for interns, reviewees, seminar and convention participants, and other transients.
Related posts: Among the so many different home decorations that can add character to your home, good area rugs can be the cheapest yet most elegant. From luxurious Oriental rugs to fun children’s rugs, a good rug can liven up even the dullest room in your home. The critical step is choosing the right rugs to fit your rooms. Here are some of the factors you need to consider:
Material
The most common materials are wool, silk and cotton. However, you can always get out of the ordinary and choose bamboo, sea grass and hemp. While you can use rugs of your chosen material indoors or outdoors, you have to consider how fast these materials may wear out and how many people pass by a certain area at a period of time. This is to make sure you keep your rugs in top condition as long as possible.
Color
Go ahead and choose your favorite color. However, be conscious of the colors and patterns in the room where you would place your rug. The rug must match its environment to create a harmonious overall feel. If you must choose clashing colors, make sure you achieve an artistic look.
Price
This is one of the primary considerations of most homeowners when choosing home decorations. You must keep in mind, however, that good rugs do not necessarily come with high price tags in the same way that expensive rugs do not guarantee a perfect fit to your home. There are plenty of cheap rugs that can liven up your room naturally. Also, you can find several rug suppliers that offer good discounts. So, be patient and keep looking for the best deals.
Remember that choose rugs to fit the rooms where you plan to put them. Consider the room’s size, pattern, flooring and function (living room, play room, kid’s bed room), as well as traffic, lighting and ease of cleaning.
The Miss Universe 2010 Top 10 are:
Ireland
Albania
Philippines
Jamaica
Mexico
Ukraine
Puerto Rico
South Africa
Guatemala
Australia
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The Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 are:
Puerto Rico
Ukraine
Mexico
Belgium
Ireland
South Africa
France
Australia
Jamaica
Russia
Albania
Colombia
Guatemala
Czech Republic
Philippines
The Sanuk Sandcastle Building Competition is open to all sandcastle-building enthusiasts! It is summer all year-round with Sanuk!
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