Another good guy by KB

"GOOD morning, Manong!"This was how I usually started my day in school--with a greeting to Manong Tero, a guard at Stella Maris College since the 1970s.He was truly amazing. He knew all the students by name. He memorized the different sounds of car horns and signalled to us when our "sundo" had arrived. He knew our parents and our yayas. He was like a father to us.When I was younger, I was very sickly. That was when I started to appreciate Manong Tero.He would carry my bags for me all the time, especially when I was having an attack of asthma. One time when I had my period unexpectedly, it was he who crossed the street to buy some sanitary pads for me. And when I had some problems concerning the school, friends or family, he would listen patiently to my endless whining and ranting and then...

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20 by KB

“So scared of getting older I’m only good at being young I play the numbers game to find a way to say that life has just begun Honestly, we’ll never stop this train”I always look forward to my birthday. It’s that one day of the year when I can be completely egocentric and not feel guilty about it at all. There’s no year that I’ve skipped having a party. I’m not a brat who demands for a celebration and all that, things just happened that way. More often than not, something special usually comes up. I can still recall some of the most mundane moments that made me the happiest girl alive. At seventeen, I got my first surprise from my college friends. I got a nautical-inspired bag, a caricature of myself and letters from all eight of them. At eighteen,...

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Light up a candle for Mogwai by Katrina Buganan

Fact: Kids these days like to go out clubbing. I don't understand this trend at all. They barely sleep, instantly lose ten pounds by dancing and drink until alcohol runs in their bloodstream. What is it about clubbing anyway? Personally, I'm the kind of person who prefers to stay home and read. But, I will not deny that I do like to go out once in a while. Just not in the way that I have stated earlier. Enter: Mogwai. Mogwai is a bar, a cinema, café and restaurant all rolled into one. It was a great hang-out located at Cubao X, owned by Erik Matti and Lyle Sacris. The place was never empty because everyone always had someone when you’re at Mogwai. So cozy you would feel right at home. Unfortunately, two months ago, news about the Cubao...

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Horoscope Forecast

by Maricar Hita Aries (March 21 – April 20) Gifts of pleasure could be bestowed upon you with little or no effort on your part. Regardless, it may be hard for you to sit still, since just about everything seems to be going your way, especially in matters of the heart. Although your approach to love is aggressive, it also involves tenderness and sensitivity. Taurus (April 21 – May 20) You might be put off by other people's comments. You'll find their behavior rude. You may break from your normal good manners and start to lash out at people around you. It could be the result of pent-up energy with no positive outlet. Be careful about exhibiting the behavior that you abhor in others. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Get things started. You have many...

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5 years of blending

by Mariel Aglipay If you've been to a starbucks store you might have come across this little monsters, the Blendtec blender. Appart from being an appliance brand and home name to various coffee shops all over the world, they've got a entertainment side to the business. Blendtec's youtube channel has been up since 2006. They are known on youtube for notoriously blending almost anything. Here's some bizarre things you can blend with a BlendTec blender A healthy green drink iPhone 3G Germany Facebook Justin Bieber No matter what it is you have in mind the question will always be "will it blend?". Watch more blendables in their official youtube channel here. Visit the official Blendtec website to get your own BlendTec blen...

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How low can you go for All Time Low?

Pop punk band All Time Low gives Manila Hustlers their much awaited Party Scene By Rose Angela Bautista Taken from the lyrics of New Found Glory’s “Head On Collision”, the name All Time Low is now one of the top pop punk bands that take over the mainstream. The band from Baltimore was formed in 2003 consisting of the lead vocalist and guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist Zack Merrick and drummer, Rian Dawson. With their hit singles “Remembering Sunday”, “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and “Six Feet Under The Stars”, the band made their own place in the music industry. June of 2011 when their latest album “Dirty Work” was launched giving the fans a different side of their sound. How is this (Dirty Work) different from...

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Getting to know Vasculitis

  by Mariel Aglipay Vasculitis is a general term for a group of diseases that involve inflammation in blood vessels according to the John Hopkins Vasculitis Center. It may indicate problems with the liver, kidney, lungs or heart. It manifests itself as ulcers in internal organs but more often the skin. The cure for it is trial and error which differs from person to person. One commonality with this disease is that oral steroids are used to treat it. Taking steroids is unlike regular medicines which you can take whenever you need to, it has to be taken in moderation and has to be tapered down in order to stop. This can take from weeks, months and even years to finish. One problem most vasculitis patients have is often attributed to...

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"#iMourn" for Steve Jobs

by Cathy Pantoja Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple died on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56 suffering from pancreatic cancer. “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple”, a short message posted on the company’s website. The world is deeply saddened by hearing the news and lost a genius that made a difference in lives. His brilliance and passion is the result of his countless innovations and made the world better in his own way. The impact of Steve Job’s...

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MC Thesis Defense

  by Marz Aglipay September 10, 2011 - Mass Communication students crowd the halls of the SP buildings anxious for their go at their one-time-big time shot at convincing their respective panels that they are worthy of receiving a passing grade for their undergraduate thesis studies. Students were advised to be in their best uniforms or wear their lucky underwear, whichever works for them best. Some even came up with their own gimmicks which went with accord to their thesis topics. By 8:00 A.M. the first in-line for defense in their respective thesis panels and ended by 3:00P.M. Mass Communication department garnered a number of 12-balls or a total of 100% on their thesis papers. “I did not expect to get 12 balls” said Mycka Batocabe...

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Doughnuts that might beat Krispy Kreme

by Mycka Batocabe Doughnuts are a favorite of Filipinos. From Dunkin’ Donuts, Mister Donuts and Krispy Kreme, these are the very popular doughnuts that we love. But if you’re tired eating the same flavors from these doughnut shops, you better try Cello’s doughnuts and dips. The owner Cello Santos came up with the idea to put up a doughnut shop after graduation for her love of baking and at the time boyfriend and now husband Jutes love for doughnuts. Cello didn’t like the idea of working 8 hours a day for someone. She wanted to be her own boss so she asked permission from her parents to put up her own business. With her family, friends and her boyfriend’s support, she took the risk and opened Cello’s doughnuts and dips on July 2004 along...

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