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	<title>My 1st Attempt To Blog @ Home &#187; Lifestyle</title>
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		<title>Cebu Pacific (CEB) Offers Domestic and International Seat Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Promo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOMESTIC: P499 .00 – Manila to Bacolod, Catarman, Calbayog, Cauayan (Isabela), Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, Legaspi, Naga, San Jose (Mindoro) or Tuguegarao P499.00 – Davao to Cagayan de Oro P599.00 – Manila to Tacloban, Tagbilaran, or Roxas P899.00 – Manila to Boracay (Caticlan) or Dumaguete P899 .00 – Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan) INTERNATIONAL: P999.00 – [...]]]></description>
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<p><img src="http://img.alibaba.com/img/company/10/00/71/92/100071928_logo.jpg" alt="Cebu Pacific" width="320" height="115" /></p>
<p><strong>DOMESTIC:</strong><br />
P499 .00 – Manila to Bacolod, Catarman, Calbayog, Cauayan (Isabela), Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, Legaspi, Naga, San Jose (Mindoro) or Tuguegarao<br />
P499.00 – Davao to Cagayan de Oro<br />
P599.00 – Manila to Tacloban, Tagbilaran, or Roxas<br />
P899.00 – Manila to Boracay (Caticlan) or Dumaguete<br />
P899 .00 – Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan)<br />
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INTERNATIONAL:</strong><br />
P999.00 – Manila to Kota Kinabalu<br />
P1499.00 – Manila to Ho Chi Minh or Brunei<br />
P1999 .00 – Manila to Kuala Lumpur</p>
<p><strong>Travel Period: </strong></p>
<p>Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2010.</p>
<p>Hurry, Sale is only until Aug 11 or until seats last!</p>
<p>Quoted fares are one way. Limited availability. Fare are exclusive of government fees and taxes. Fares are non-refundable.<br />
Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.<br />
Go Lite Fares are available upon booking for guests traveling without check-in baggage.<br />
Add P 100 to fare upon booking if traveling with check-in baggage.<br />
CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.</p>
<p>Bookings: proceed to <a href="http://www.cebupacificair.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.cebupacificair.com</a></p>
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		<title>Yoga Relieving Stress and Tension?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relieve stress and tension]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yoga includes a number of time proven stress relief methods together, this includes exercise, listening to calming music, breathing exercises, meditation practices, guided imagery (this one depends on the style of yoga you practice, for stress release stay away from power yoga and stick to gentle or basic yoga), and stretching. In general yoga includes [...]]]></description>
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<p>Yoga includes a number of time proven stress relief methods together, this includes exercise, listening to calming music, breathing exercises, meditation practices, guided imagery (this one depends on the style of yoga you practice, for stress release stay away from power yoga and stick to gentle or basic yoga), and stretching.</p>
<p>In general yoga includes moving the body into different poses and stretches while concentrating on intentional and controlled breathing. This allowed the body to be relaxed and energized at the same time, a rare combination. This type of practice benefits the body by including oxygenating the blood, which travels through the body delivering more oxygen to all the cells of the body. This relaxes the muscles and quiets the mind. Yoga is partially intention as well, if you are preforming your movements with the intention of releasing stress and tension it will help.</p>
<p>You can get these benefits for a relatively small amount of effort. At fifteen or twenty-five minutes a day you can get some amazing results for stress relief. Yoga is a natural counterbalance to stress and will strengthen the way you deal with stress on the daily basis. It&#8217;s not a quick fix and won&#8217;t work immediately or the first time you try it, it&#8217;s a process and the more time and effort you put into it the more results you will get.</p>
<p>Implementing yoga into your stress relief routine will help to slow down your heart rate, reduce blood pressure, calm feelings of anxiety, bring hormones into balance, enhance your sleep, and more. Yoga also helps clear the mind and un-clutter the brain which often create stress and sometimes even tension headaches.</p>
<p><strong>Recommendation:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://2c163qt7lfcw6v1lz9c9a8x3qn.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.yogaawakening.com/site-images/books-home.jpg" border="0" alt="yoga awakening meditation collection" width="565" height="163" /></a></p>
<p>You can buy this very good book <a href="http://bit.ly/arGq8Q" target="_blank">Yoga Awakening Meditation Collection</a> and discover Natural Stress Relief, Increase Energy, Improve Memory And Concentration, Enhance Creativity And Intuition, Regain Mastery &amp; Control Of Your Thoughts Through Yoga &amp; Meditation. Restore Balance To Your Life And Realize Your Full Human Potential!</p>
<p>Any yoga pose for any length of time will help with stress release but focusing on the neck, chest and shoulders will get you the most amount of benefit in a shorter amount of time. Even simple movements such as neck circles, shoulder rolls, chest expansion, spinal twists, will aid in the release of stress and tension. In general men tend to hold their stress and tension in their shoulders, and women tend to hold theirs in their lower backs.</p>
<p>Training the body and mind can be accomplished with yoga, training ourselves to respond to the request for relaxation and stress release. Creating a new and healthy habit of relaxation that can be very helpful when we are in the middle of stressful situations as well as after. (<em>By: Gaylene Thoeny</em>)</p>
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		<title>UFC star Mark Munoz ambassador for Christ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 08:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is kinda old but for the sake of others who don&#8217;t know yet, see the side of Mark Munoz you probably won&#8217;t see on any other interview. Mark Munoz talks about his faith as a Christian. He gives a brief testimony of when he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is kinda old but for the sake of others who don&#8217;t know yet, see the side of Mark Munoz you probably won&#8217;t see on any other interview. Mark Munoz talks about his faith as a Christian. He gives a brief testimony of when he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He hopes to address concerns Christians have in reconciling the sport of MMA with being a Christian.<br />
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		<title>The Power of 500 pesos (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How far is your P500 pesos can go? [See post to watch Flash video] LIVING POWER CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL is a Filipino owned direct selling marketing company that offers individuals an opportunity to start a sustainable, long term business by providing people with high value product for good health and general well-being. LPC believes in old-fashioned [...]]]></description>
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<h3><span style="color: #993300;">How far is your P500 pesos can go?</span></h3>
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<div><strong>LIVING POWER CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL</strong> is a Filipino  <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_owned" name="AdBriteInlineAd_owned" target="_top">owned</a> direct selling <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_marketing" name="AdBriteInlineAd_marketing" target="_top">marketing</a> company that  offers individuals an opportunity to start a sustainable, long term  business by providing people with high <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_value" name="AdBriteInlineAd_value" target="_top">value</a> product for good  health and general well-being.</div>
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<p>LPC <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_believes" name="AdBriteInlineAd_believes" target="_top">believes</a> in  old-fashioned business values. A SMALL CAPITAL is all you need to start.  Personal effort, dedication and the will to succeed will <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_drive" name="AdBriteInlineAd_drive" target="_top">drive</a> and reinforce your  growth. It’s sales and marketing plan are very <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_straight" name="AdBriteInlineAd_straight" target="_top">straight</a> forward, with  no false <a id="AdBriteInlineAd_promises" name="AdBriteInlineAd_promises" target="_top">promises</a> of getting you  rich quickly.</p>
<p>SIMPLE, FAIR AND WIN-WIN (50/50)</p>
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<h2>Interested??? How to join??? <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Pay-In today and start your own business</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong>Contact: 0916-3021643 / 0923-666-0062</strong></p>
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		<title>Cebu Pacific Air Fare Promo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air fare promo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Clark Seat Sale starts NOW! Fly from Clark to domestic or international destinations at a price you can’t refuse. Fly Clark – Cebu and vice versa for as low as Php 101! fly from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore or Bangkok for as low as Php 1099! Hurry, this sale ends on jan 13, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Clark Seat Sale starts NOW! Fly from Clark to domestic or international destinations at a price you can’t refuse.</p>
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<li><strong>Fly Clark – Cebu and vice versa for as low as Php 101!<br />
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<li><strong>fly from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore or Bangkok for as low as Php 1099!</strong></li>
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<p>Hurry, this <strong>sale ends on jan 13, 2010! Travel is valid from Feb 1 – Apr 30, 2010.</strong> Just in time for Valentine’s and the start of the Summer break.</p>
<p>Passengers can call <a title="CEB" href="http://www.cebupacificairph.com/">CEB</a> reservations hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032) 230-8888, check <a href="http://www.cebupacificair.com/">www.cebupacificair.com</a> or visit nearest travel agents. Those without credit cards can still book online and pay via CEB partner banks (Bancnet, Megalink, Metrobank, Robinsons Savings Bank and Banco de Oro).<span id="more-972"></span></p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s on your X&#8217;mas Gadget wishlist?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is fast approaching and for many people, this is the month when you can justify the purchase for an item you’ve always wanted to buy. While am preparing my wishlist of gadgets for myself, do share with us your gadget wishlist for the holidays.]]></description>
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<p>Christmas is fast approaching and for many people, this is the month when you can justify the purchase for an item you’ve always wanted to buy.</p>
<p>While am preparing my wishlist of gadgets for myself, do share with us your gadget wishlist for the holidays.<span id="more-769"></span></p>
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		<title>Watch Solar Eclipse live stream July 22, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Live Stream Online here. After the Total Solar Eclipse, we will be posting the replay video here for the benefit of those who missed to watch it online. Happy Watching the Solar Eclipse Live Stream!]]></description>
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<p>Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Live Stream Online here.</p>
<p>After the Total Solar Eclipse, we will be posting the replay video here for the benefit of those who missed to watch it online.</p>
<p>Happy Watching the Solar Eclipse Live Stream! <span id="more-636"></span></p>
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		<title>Growing old vs. Growing up</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is an email I got from thousands of my spammers which in-fairness gives me an inspiration that getting old is not a scary thing just like what everyone else  is being afraid of. Here&#8217;s how it goes, I hope it will inspire you too. My Name Is Rose The first day of school our [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is an email I got from thousands of my spammers which in-fairness gives me an inspiration that getting old is not a scary thing just like what everyone else  is being afraid of. Here&#8217;s how it goes, I hope it will inspire you too.</p>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>My Name Is Rose</em></span></strong></h2>
<p>The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn&#8217;t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.</p>
<p>I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.</p>
<p>She said, &#8216;Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I&#8217;m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?&#8217;</p>
<p>I laughed and enthusiastically responded, &#8216;Of course you may!&#8217; and she gave me a giant squeeze.</p>
<p>&#8216;Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?&#8217; I asked.</p>
<p>She jokingly replied, &#8216;I&#8217;m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids&#8230;&#8217;</p>
<p>&#8216;No seriously,&#8217; I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.</p>
<p>&#8216;I always dreamed of having a college education and now I&#8217;m getting one!&#8217; she told me.<span id="more-618"></span></p>
<p>After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.</p>
<p>We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this &#8216;time machine&#8217; as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.</p>
<p>Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.</p>
<p>At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I&#8217;ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.</p>
<p>Frust rated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, &#8216;I&#8217;m sorry I&#8217;m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I&#8217;ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.&#8217;</p>
<p>As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, &#8216; We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.</p>
<p>There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You&#8217;ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.</p>
<p>We have so many people walking around who are dead and don&#8217;t even know it!</p>
<p>There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.</p>
<p>If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don&#8217;t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.</p>
<p>Anybody can g row older. That doesn&#8217;t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.</p>
<p>The elderly usually don&#8217;t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.&#8217;</p>
<p>She concluded her speech by courageously singing &#8216;The Rose.&#8217;</p>
<p>She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year&#8217;s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.</p>
<p>One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.</p>
<p>Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it&#8217;s never too late to be all you can possibly be.</p>
<p>When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they&#8217;ll really enjoy it!</p>
<p>These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.</p>
<p>REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.  We make a Living by what we get. We make a Life by what we give.</p>
<p>God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.</p>
<p>&#8216;Good friends are like stars&#8230;&#8230;. .You don&#8217;t always see them, but you know they are always there.&#8217;</p>
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		<title>Are gadgets driving couples apart?</title>
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<p>According to a new survey, Brits are choosing their gadgets over their loved ones.</p>
<p>As part of The Great British Bedtime survey, conducted online by tickbox.net, 1408 people were asked about their sleeping habits between 27 February and 3 March 2008.</p>
<p>The survey, run by The Sleep Council, found that our obsession with gadgets such as BlackBerrys, mobile phones, games consoles and laptops, is forcing millions of couples to regularly sleep apart.</p>
<p>It revealed that 40% of people go to bed at a different time to their partner because they are still playing with their toys and 8 out of 10 have admitted to using computers or other gadgets at bedtime.</p>
<p>Some 22% now rely on their Blackberrys and mobile phones for their alarm call, 43% watch television in bed and 26% make phone calls or send/receive texts messages.</p>
<p>Indeed &#8211; it has almost become the norm with many sending and receiving emails and checking social networking sites, such as Facebook, in bed before snuggling down.</p>
<p>According to the Sleep Council, our bedrooms have become &#8220;communications hubs&#8221; instead of a place for sleep.</p>
<p>&#8220;Busy night-time routines are driving couples&#8217; bedtimes and even their bedrooms apart&#8221;, said Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council.</p>
<p>And this obsession with keeping on top of things &#8211; either answering emails or checking our Facebook profile pages &#8211; means that we Brits are going to bed later and later.</p>
<p>According to the survey, 40% of the respondants were in bed between 10pm and 11pm on a workday, while only one in eight hit the sack by about 9pm.</p>
<p>And, unsurprisingly, we&#8217;re all tired as a result.</p>
<p>Of the respondants aged between 25- and 3- year- old, 56% described themselves as usually very tired or shattered when they go to bed.</p>
<p>Of course the 3 hours and 16 pints in the pub after work has nothing to do with this.</p>
<p><em>&gt;&gt;</em> <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/07/view07b.xml" target="_blank">Via &#8211; The Telegraph</a><br />
<em>&gt;&gt;</em> <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/metrosexual/article.html?in_article_id=112535&amp;in_page_id=8" target="_blank">And &#8211; Metro</a></p>
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		<title>Banned: Condom Commercial</title>
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<p>As I watch this banned condom commercial, my temper hits the top. I don&#8217;t get it why this ads clip shows a kid crying and destroying whatever he can reach inside a grocery and then at the end of the commercial it will show in big letter-words USE CONDOM. I&#8217;m just happy that this child is not mine. Any comment to enlighten?</p>
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