• Top 20 Countries on Facebook

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    In the last six months, above were the top 20 countries using the viral social network site, Facebook. US topping the list is no marvel. But Philippines on the 7th rank in the world, truly astonishing! I haven’t seen Asian Economy giants nearing the 20 top users: Japan ranks 33rd, while South Korea, 35th. Is…

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  • An E-Love (Success) Story

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    When my father learned that I met my present boyfriend through cyberspace, he sighed heavily and uttered: “Iba na talaga ang panahon ngayon.” (Time has really changed.) I won’t bore you with the remarks that followed. Yes, the guy is still my boyfriend, and I’m happily committed but this e-love story I’ll be sharing isn’t about…

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  • Nil Desperandum

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    Assail your despair, fellow, waste not your time, Busy your heads with worthy, lofty aims of life, Be fierce as you face tempests, trials, tribulations, Embrace the wretched, dare lessen their afflictions. Peek at daily news, tons of calamities in view! Is your suffering less severe? Undoubtedly few? Evade your sorrows, think of easing their plight,…

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  • So…She’s the One!

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      Have I told you how Sheldon Cooper is making me happy? Lots of dull to dark hours have been turned into laughter (though usually alone) every time I watch  the oddest cast of The Big Bang Theory. Who could resist loving Sheldon? He’s hilariously blunt, formidably self-confident, supremely intelligent, and lastly (of which I’m fondest among…

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  • Bukas sa Payatas

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    “Kurakot na gobyerno, trapong pulitiko, Pangakong napako, makasariling pamumuno,” Walang ibang makita o masabi kundi kabulukan- ng mga lider ng barangay,ng lungsod, ng bayan. Pero laman ng binggo-han bago pa malamnan ang tiyan, Bida na ng tsismisan bago sariling bahay’y malinisan, Maagap, sa pilaha’y masikap, mapa-DSWD o simbahan, Walang grasyang pinalalampas- umaraw man o umulan.…

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  • Easy A

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    Imagine what high school life is like for a reputed slut. Heart-breaking and hell-bound? Easy A has its way of twisting her story from tragedy to a comedy with a moral. Previously anonymous high-school gal named Olive rises to fame (or infamy) when a rumor about her sexual encounter with a community college stud spreads…

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  • 10 Most-Enjoyed Poems and Poets

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    What made my day extra special? These poems did. Don’t miss a single line! 1. Dreams by Langston Hughes. Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, Life is broken-winged bird, that cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field, frozen with snow. 2. Hope is a Thing With Feathers by…

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  • 10 Commandments for Good Language Learning

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    The best way to teach English as a second language? Make learners learn how to learn. “Teach them how to fish” is an ever useful adage. According to Brown (2001), ESL students should comply with the “ Ten Commandments” for good language learning: 1st. Fear not! 2nd. Dive in. 3rd. Believe in yourself. 4th. Seize…

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  • Surprise! Surprise!

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    More than the value, I was amazed how a friend can be so surprising with her pick. Never have I owned a decent watch since I was six. Thank you so much, Ate Alma. I love you! Pardon the excessive gushing. Just think I’m a kid who’s still learning GMRC (good manners and right conduct),…

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