Swine Flu

* I am updating the map 1May*

It is everywhere in the news: Swine Flu Outbreak.

And the news is getting scarier everyday. Death is already at 149 with 20 confirmed swine flu related. Close to 2000 people are sickened and it not only in Mexico. There are already reported cases in the US, Canada, Scotland, Spain, New Zealand, France and Israel. WHO already raised the alert level to 4 as they have determined that the virus is capable of significant human-to-human transmission.

There is also a Google Map of the current outbreak:

View 2009 H1N1 Flu Outbreak Map in a larger map

One good thing to know that most countries are taking precautionary measures to prevent the virus from entering non-affected countries. I hope they can stop the spread of this virus as soon as possible...

Internet Finds: 4-Feb-09

I came across a few good internet reads and pictures today from MSN. Sharing them with you.

Good Girl Emma Watson
http://movies.msn.com/hotgossip/2-02-09_5/?gt1=28101
I hope the other teenagers in Hollywood is like her.


Pretty in Ink
http://movies.msn.com/pretty-in-ink/
You might need Microsoft SilverLight to view the the slideshow/pictures.
Most of the ladies have very pretty tats but none inspired me for my next tattoo. It has been more than a year since I had my first tat and I think I can already have my next. Problem is I don't know yet the design for my next tat. I just know where I want it.
In terms of having tattoos, I thnk Singapore is a good place to have and show them. I have seen a lot of people (and women) here sporting nice tattoos. We were not able to go to the 1st Singapore Tattoo show but I don't regret it. It is difficult now for us to go to not-child-friendly places and events. Maybe the next tattoo shows.

Watch Obama Inauguration

Krispy Kreme Halloween Doughnuts

For those looking for treats this Halloween, Krispy Kreme is offering a "spooktacular" treat.

"It's Halloween on October 31 and Krispy Kreme is offering a "spooktacular" treat for you - The Krispy Kreme Halloween Doughnuts!

Share a dozen of the Creepy Crawly Web, Mr. Pumpkin Head, Boo Berry, Halloween Sprinkles, NEW! Mr. O-Grrr and NEW! Scarecrow Jr. (made with Reese's Peanut Butter and Reese's Pieces). Available from October 25 to 31 in all Krispy Kreme stores. See attached photo for details or visit www.krispykreme.com.ph

Plus, kids can join our annual Boo Bash event on October 31, kids can come in their favorite Halloween costume and get a free Krispy Kreme goodie bag! "

How I wish I can take Ela Trick or Treating this Halloween weekend. But our little princess is now in Laguna enjoying some bonding time with Lolo and Lola before we leave for Singapore. But I will still be bringing there her costume just in case there is a Halloween treat for kids there.

Happy Trick or Treating! =)

News Tidbit of the Day (9-Sep)

This isn't exactly the news of the *day* kasi last weekend pa to. But just want to share. How I wish I was able to watch this on TV rather than on pixelated YouTube.

"Ang galing talaga ng UP."

Until now, 10yrs after graduating from UP, hindi pa ako nakaka-nood ng UAAP. :P will wait and wait and wait until the basketball team reaches the finals (kelan kaya un? :P)

Olympics Updates

I'm not really a big fan of the Olympic games. But since I can surf the net while in the office, and all homepages of search engines have Olympic updates, I browse some articles every now and then.
So far I'm loving the Yahoo! Sports blog Fourth Place Medal. They have these funny, witty insider articles about the games, the athletes and even the spectators. These pictures from Pres. Bush are so funny! Why does he look "abnoy" sometimes? Ampangit! :P

News Tidbit of the Day

How I wish we have this law here in the Philippines. The TelCos are really taking advantage of the "tie-up" in their plans. Then after your tie-up, and you decide to downgrade, you are not still eligible to other offerings. I have been a Globe subscriber for more than 7yrs now and I don't get much from their loyalty promos.

California judge rules early cell phone termination fees illegal

News Tidbit of the Day

For the Kikays (like me) out there.

Fishy Pedicure

I'm sure this will tickle. But it looks like fun.
But like my regular mani-pedi, if this arrives here, I have to find time to have one.

Favorite News Reads of the Day

Some hospitals getting in way of breast-feeding
- I've always been a breastfeeding advocate. Even if I was not able to purely breastfed Ela. She was mixed fed from her 3rd month onwards. And I only breastfed until her 14th month. But I always support new moms in their breastfeeding. Even tried coaching a friend in breastfeeding her newborn - and it was a success! :) I just hope breastfeeding can be promoted more than formula-feeding. It really have good benefits for our kids.

Acer Aspire One is quite literally 'the one'
- It is a battle of mini-notebook PCs! It's like everyday there is news of a new model and some are better than the others. We are a fan of mini-notes - we have the 1st gen Asus EEE PC. They are just so cute, so portable and so reliable. How I wish I have one of those as my office PC. I have this bulky MegaBook and I am sometimes too lazy to bring it home coz of its weight and its too bulky. Plus the bag is so un-girly (that is why im buying myself a laptop bag at the bazaar later).

EWW! This is disgustingly scary!

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j0DcqENG9L1Z3TnL94DJdaJuhXfA

read this first from a post from GT.
nakakadiring nakakatakot. :(
i have a daughter and fortunately (of unfornately) medyo manipis pa ang buhok nya so hindi masyadong maipitan. hindi ko na tuloy alam kung ano na ngayon ang safe. nakakatakot na talagang bumili ng mga made in china...

News of the Day (5/28/08)

article here
hindi na siguro ibabalik nung nun ung MJ na nilagay sa bag nya. loko naman kasing narita official yun. sa bagahe pa ng ibang tao nilagay. tsktsk

Actor: Overdosed daw

Nakaka-overdose ba ang biogesic? hahaha.
article here

BF

Oh this is such good news. Sana lang talaga may mangyari dito.

I really don't like what Bayani has done to Metro Manila. Especially hate the U-turns. Ilang beses na kaming muntik ma-aksidente dito. Nung bago pa kotse namin, nabangga (actually hit & run) yung unahan ng kotse namin sa U-turn slot dito sa may Eastwood. People just don't stop and give way. Yung iba naman, sobrang laki ng turning radius (gusto kagad makarating sa kabilang side) at umookupa na ng 4lanes pag-U-turn lang. Sobrang kainis din itong U-turn from C5/Katipunan going to Eastwood. Ang layo pa bago ka maka-U-turn. siguro mga 3km ang dagdag sa byahe - sayang din sa gas yon noh.

Hindi ko sya iboboto sa eleksyon. Kahit anong national office pa ang takbuhan nya. I will really campaign against him. If he cannot improve Metro Manila, pano pa kaya ang buong Pilipinas. People from Marikina thinks he is really good at maganda daw nagawa nya para sa lungsod nila. Well, that is specifically it - hanggang isang lungsod lang ang kaya nyang paunlarin - hindi ang buong Pilipinas.

Sana i-vandal na ng wet-rag-gang ang mga posters nya along EDSA. Sobrang garapalang pangangampanya using public funds. Mas malaki pa yung mukha nya kesa sa message na gusto nyang parating.

Kawawa talaga ang Pilipinas pag sya ang maging presidente. Im sure gagawin nyang E.O. na palitan ng pink ang bandila natin. :P