When Viewpoint Publication a.k.a Travel Philippines Entertainment wasn’t born yet, blog hopping was already a part of my routine when I'm online.

There are blogs that I loathe because of poor grammar. Although, there are blogs filled with pertinent information but I feel nauseated when I think of how they mistreated the English language.

However, there are also blogs possessing impeccable and nicely written articles, such as Dominique Cimafranca's Village Idiot Savant.

Dom is a good friend of mine, who's currently living in Davao City. He's a professor in a university teaching open source technologies, like Ubuntu. He's also a writer, a poet and a geek (?).

I was never curious about the name of his blog, "Village Idiot Savant." I know that savant means sage, but the "village idiot" part didn’t tickle my fancy, until I stumble upon the meaning of "idiot savant."

What is "idiot savant" anyway? Idiot savant is a term used to describe people who are mentally impaired; people having extraordinary skills. It was told that idiot savant originated from the concept of village idiot.

During the Middle Ages, "Village Idiots" uncommon abilities were considered to be witchcraft and most of them were killed.

But Dom's Village Idiot Savant is not about witchcraft, instead, it deals with, well, just anything under the sun.

"I jump back and forth between literature and technology," Dom confessed.

Also in his blog, Dom discussed topics that are political in nature accompanied with sarcastic comments. But my favorite post is still "Don't Be Caught Dead" and dot dot dot. The article has something to do with "baconized underwear." What's baconized underwear? It's up for you to find out.

I got to say that Dom's blog is undeniably engaging.

Btw, thanks for the coffee, Sir Dom. :D

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Anyone who has been taking Raptiva, a psoriasis treatment, should start heeding the US Food and Drug Administration warning. Or if you know of someone who takes this psoriasis treatment, you have to give out this FDA's advisory.

Raptiva is a treatment for mild to moderate psoriasis, a hereditary skin disorder characterized by scaly papules and plaques. Raptiva has been approved by the FDA in October 2003. However, the US FDA announced in February 2009 about Raptiva's linked to rare brain infection. There are three confirmed cases and one possible case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or PML and three, out of those four people, are now dead.

PML is a rare but sometimes fatal viral disease that occurs in people who are immunosuppressed or immunodeficient.

Genentech, the manufacturer of Raptiva, is obligated to add a Black Box Warning on Raptiva's packaging to alert physicians as well as users about the risks of PML from taking Raptiva. Thereby, the drug makers are liable for any injuries caused by Raptiva.

In this manner, you are eligible to receive money for your medical bills and other damages caused by taking Raptiva. For free, confidential initial legal consultation contact Mark & Associates by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) . For detailed information about this psoriasis treatment, Raptiva, you may want to visit http://www.youhaverights.com/dangerous-drugs/raptiva

I've seen her pictures on glossy, fashion magazines and watched her on the runway shows, but I didn’t notice her NAVEL until E! emphasized her missing belly button.

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova is one of the Victoria's Secret Angels and was included on Forbes as one of the highest paying models, joining the likes of supermodels Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum.

This blonde, green-eyed, 5 '11" supermodel, who was born in Děčín, Czechoslovakia, started modeling at the age of 15 when her friend sent a photo of Karolina Kurkova to one of the agencies in Prague, and the rest, as they say, was history.

What is the real essence of being a woman? There could be tons of answers for this simple question but the ability of a woman to bear a child is still the most fitting. To have a bun in the oven or be pregnant and becoming a mother is a woman's destiny, they say.

But being pregnant is not easy. From the day the sperm and the ovum met and became a fetus until the day the baby is being delivered, mothers experience physiological and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Acne or skin blemishes and stretch marks are just two of the apparent results of hormonal changes.

For this reason, there are products made for pregnant women to counteract hormonal changes. Products such as stretch mark cream and acne treatment are available in the market.

However, if you want to join the likes of Brooke Mueller Sheen (wife of actor Charlie Sheen) and Penelope Ann Miller who discovered Beaute de Maman's health and beauty products to be the safe way to treat problems experienced by mothers during pregnancy; treatments such as the natural way to get rid of stretch marks and acne problem.

Beaute de Maman's health and beauty products include: stretch mark cream for pregnancy stretch marks, nipple gel for nursing women, face and body cream for oily blemished skin, and facial scrub for pregnancy.

To ensure the safety of pregnant woman and the fetus, Beaute de Maman's health and beauty products solely come from natural and herbal ingredients.

So be safe. Try Beaute de Maman and order now the gift box set for pregnant women and remember that becoming a mother is a complete fulfillment.

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Harking back…
Teacher: Class, get 1/4 sheet of paper.
Students: 1/4 ma'am?

Yes, I know. I plead guilty to this "crime" and some teachers find it annoying.

Teaching is a noble profession. There are teachers who are remarkably dedicated. These teachers couldn’t care less about receiving meager salary without bonuses and insufficient payments after sleepless nights while serving during elections.

However, there are also teachers who could not bear this destitution and leave their teaching profession to be domestic helpers abroad, for example. They will endure the pain for family's sake. But we can't blame them, can we?

I surely understand their position. But what about our government?

Therefore, it's only fair for them to be treated with the utmost respect, ergo, should receive a higher salary. Besides, they have significant role in molding the character of every student.

I know it's disheartening, disappointing, depressing… but it's true… if only.

On the other hand, thank you to Ms. Bingkee, the author of I Love-Hate America, for giving me a notably inspiring "gift" from her blog. Thanks a lot.

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Student Loan Tips: Consolidation Review
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August 2009 Top EC Droppers:
Jean sQuared
Buy-Tees
Art By Paul Baines
Wirez and Circuitz
Patsy's Words of Wisdom
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My Christian Diary
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Thank you to:

... top droppers for March 2009
... Dom


Many thanks to:

Picture to People
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Pepper Spray, Stun Guns, and Tasers… Oh My!
Marriage and Beyond
... top droppers for February 2009
... Gagay for being the first one to comment on my first February post.
... yeokeehui for the inspiring comment.

I just found out that my beloved trainer, a person who has a successful career and has been single for a long time, is already dating an American woman. It should not come as a surprise because I have seen Filipino men dating women of other nationalities. However, I did not have a chance to ask my confidante the details of my trainer's love life such as, how they met.

Maybe, he used the free online dating sites, like the passion search, a free online dating service where you will meet men or women who are, like him, looking for some love.

This free online dating service is different from other online dating sites because Passion Search is 100% free. As the saying goes, "the best things in life are free."


With the birth of online dating sites, finding that special someone, who will fill the emptiness in you, is "easier" through the free online dating services.

Upon signing up for Passion Search, you will have a chance to choose what age and country you would like to meet that someone. And questions like: "What does it take to win you over?", "What's important to you in a partner?", and "What's the major pet peeve that you have?" are just few of the questions that would help you find your future partner in life through Passion Search, a free online dating site.

Whether your body type is slim or with few extra pounds, you can definitely find a match at Passion Search, a free online dating site.

So if you're still single and available, why not try Passion Search. There's nothing to worry about because it's a free online dating service, ergo, 100% free.

For years, I have been "yearning" for this swanky, casual tote bag of Lacoste and been searching the net to find some answers, but to no avail.

Lacoste is famous for their tennis shirts, endorsed by tennis superstar, Andy Roddick. Aside from their tennis shirts, they also sell high-end clothing, footwear, perfume, leather goods, watches and eyewear.

Maybe I'll cease hankering for that tote bag and be contented with these Classic Everyday and Summer Holiday Spring/Summer 2009 Collections. They are perfect for my badminton sessions.






Tote, by the way, means "to carry."

Read the message? Yes, I won.

If only this weren’t a scam, I would be overjoyed and would fly to wherever I want.

I received this email about two weeks ago (for the second time) and it arrived right on time when I was in dire need of bread.

If only I were ignoramus of technology, I would somehow be bewitched by the inviting mega million lotto notice.

Unfortunately, I didn’t join the Microsoft MSW Mega Jackpot Lotto, so how could I be the winner.

If only it were from the lotto sponsored by the Reader's Digest.

So Susan Lars, make it plausible the next time.

Or maybe... could this be a sign that I might be the winner of the PHP200 million + for PCSO Super Lotto?

Solving a mystery in games, movies, books would always involve detectives. Detectives are investigators who are tasked to solve crimes. They need to find those people who may or may not be involved in the crime scene, even those who are no longer living. Every minute piece of evidence will be thoroughly examined. A detective should have a quick insightful thinking.

If you are like me who wants to be a topnotch sleuth, the 5 minute mystery game online is a good start.

Featured on abc news' "Tech bytes," 5 minute mystery has exciting and challenging mysteries to be solved that are published Monday and Friday. As a member, you will have a chance to unravel the suspects by finding the clues and upon submitting your clues and suspect decision, you will earn points. The harder the case, the higher points you will receive, and the better chance to be a topnotch sleuth.

Today's 5 minute mystery story is a "Mystery at The Detective's Office." It is about the missing rent checks. My first guess would be Larry, the detective, because he already lied during his conversation with Joe, the janitor. Besides, he and his brother no longer have money to pay the rent. But Joe, the janitor, can also be the suspect because he has all the keys to the whole building and the first to know about the crime. However, Mr. Jorgensen might have stolen the money even though he always pays his rent in cash; he might be short on cash these days. But the building manager, himself, who knows everything about the rents, might be the culprit.

You need to sign up to solve the mystery and pay $9.95 for a one year subscription. But the payment is for a good cause and that is to help fundraisers raise money without going door-to-door.

Join the 5 minute mystery game and exercise your brain by solving the mysteries.

(Photo: Flickr.com by Allessandra Ogeda)-- Changeling movie is based on a true story, with Clint Eastwood as the film director.

The movie premiered in May 2008 at the Cannes Film Festival and was recently shown in the movie theaters here in the Philippines.

It's a story about Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie), a mother, who lost her son. She recounted the incident to the authorities, after hours of assiduous quest for her son, Walter.

Her plight brought forth media attention through Reverend Gustav Briegleb (John Malkovich) that started from his radio program.

Shortly after months of waiting, Christine received a call from the authorities that her son was found and he was alive. A public reunion for Christine and Walter was scheduled.

However, upon seeing her son, Christine was devoid of any maternal connection with the boy. To avoid the already tarnished reputation of LAPD for further embarrassment, Captain J. J. Jones (Jeffrey Donovan), the head of the LAPD's Juvenile Division, convinced her that it was indeed her son and that it was normal for someone who's been long separated from her son to feel that way. Christine, on the other hand, hesitantly obliged to the captain's command.

But, truly, mother knows best. Pieces of evidence such as the height and the circumcised organ caused an argument that the said Walter wasn’t her blood. And the sudden excitement of the movie began.

Changeling movie had an excellent plot, I would say. I think that Angelina Jolie's part could just be played by any actress. And I agree with Yahoo!'s Movie Best and Worst Movie Posters of 2008 where they rated Changeling as one of the worst movie posters of 2008. Just by looking at the picture, it doesn’t convey the movie's genre. It is more like a horror film. Or maybe because I'm not a big fan of Angelina Jolie…(Photo: yahoo.com)

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Zenni Optical is in the spotlight again.

The New York Times, considered to be the American daily newspaper, is published in New York City, with News, Opinions, Business, Arts, Science, Sports, Style and Features as their organized sections. The New York Times' website is considered to be one of the most popular websites online.

And this Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper highlighted Zenni Optical in the article "Seeing Straight Without Breaking the Bank" for their Health: Money and Policy section. This award winning newspaper commended Zenni Optical's discounted eyeglasses because they are cheap at twice the price than the average frame price.

You can buy cheap prescription glasses online at zennioptical.com. Their prescription glasses online are so affordable that you can purchase them for as low as $8.


For instance, this two tone plastic full-rim frame with incised pattern on temples can be paid for only $8 (lens and frames). This is still my favorite because of its simplicity and yet sophisticated and stylistic designer frame, with different colors I can choose from.

Compared with other prescription glasses online, Zenni Optical's cheap eye glasses standout because of their high quality stylish frames.

During this financial crisis, we need to be more price conscious in choosing the right products for us. Fortunately, Zenni Optical can help us through their discounted eye glasses.

And two years ago, Ilocanos in Vigan produced a different style of Pinakbet—the Pinakbet pizza. Being a pizza lover, I'm now curious with the taste of it, but I know it's definitely the most nutritious pizza ever. (Photo right: Flickr.com by a_aspi)