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May 30, 2012

Google doodles eggs for Peter Carl Faberge's 166th birthday

A set of six exquisite jewelled eggs adorn the Google home page in honour Peter Carl Fabergé. Today, Wednesday, is the 166th birth anniversary Peter Carl Fabergé , one of the greatest goldsmiths, jewelers, and designers in Western decorative arts.

Peter Carl Fabergé born on May 30, 1846 in St. Petersburg, is most famous for his trademark Fabergé eggs. Having honed his jewellery skills in Germany, France and England, he joined his father's business in 1870.

The legend of the Fabergé eggs have also found their way into popular culture.
In the 1983 movie Octopussy James Bond (Roger Moore) a Fabergé egg play an important role.

Watch: James Bond and a Fabergé egg in Octopussy (1983)

May 9, 2012

Google Doodles Archaeologist Howard Carter's 138th Birthday

Today's Google doodle pays homage to an English archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, who is noted as a discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

Howard's important contribution to his field of archaeology was the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, who was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.

With a view to mark the 138th birth anniversary of Howard Carter, Google today replaced its usual Google logo with a doodle that includes a wide array of Egyptian treasures that cover the term "Google" and make it barely visible.

Howard Carter in Chicago circa 1924

April 24, 2012

Gideon Sundback, inventor of zipper, featured in Google doodle

Gideon Sundback, has been featured in a Google Doodle today celebrates with an giant interactive zipper Google doodle running down the centre of the search engine's homepage. Today marks the 132nd birthday of Gideon Sundback, the Swedish-American electrical engineer associated with the development of the fastening device that revolutionized the clothing industry.

Happy birthday Gideon!

March 27, 2012

Mr. Universe 1952 Turns 100, Manohar Aich Credits Healthy Lifestyle and Happiness

Aich won the Mr. Universe international bodybuilding championship in 1952. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Kolkata, an eastern city in India. Standing just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Aich earned the nickname "Pocket Hercules," the Associated Press said in a report.

His lifestyle and a simple diet of milk, fruits and vegetables along with rice, lentils and fish have kept him healthy. The bodybuilding trainer told the AP that he doesn't drink or smoke, and centenarian Manohar Aich credits his longevity to a healthy lifestyle in which he minimizes stress and focuses on happiness.

Aich turned to bodybuilding while he was imprisoned in the 1940s for opposing Britain's continued colonial rule of India. When he was released, he went on to compete as a bodybuilder, earning success in international competition that culminated with his taking the Mr. Universe title. On his return to India, he trained future bodybuilding champions. Aich traveled, competed and made a living. He has led a fulfilled life, while his wife took care of their children.

Aich regrets never having met his fellow Mr. Universe, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. He's seen many of the Governator's films. "I like the incredible stunts he does in the movies," Aich told the AP.

There is not much money in bodybuilding. "I didn't become rich, but there is respect. And for that, I wouldn't mind being a bodybuilder in my next life as well," he told the Indian Express newspaper.

(AP Photo/Bikas Das)

January 22, 2012

Manny Pacquiao was awarded "Man of the Decade" by People Asia

Manny Pacquiao was awarded Man of the Decade by People Asia during the People of the Year 2011-2012 ceremony held last night at the Dusit Thani Manila.

The special award for Manny Pacquiao is memorable because he represents the ordinary Filipino who has worked hard and succeeded despite overwhelming odds. Manny has always believed that whatever blessings he may be enjoying are the result of his unwavering faith in God and this faith makes him different from all other champions.

People Asia and Philippines Star Media Group also gave “People of the Year” awards to several outstanding local personalities.

Shamcey Supsup - Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up

Gwendoline Ruais - Miss World 2011 first runner-up

Edgardo Angara - Longest serving Philippine Senator post-EDSA

Miriam Defensor-Santiago - Politician, Senator, Elected as judge in the International Criminal

Court (ICC) last year

Henry Sy. Jr - CEO of SM Development Corp.

Jun de Leon - Photographer extraordinaire

Ben Cabrera - National artist

Louie Ocampo - Celebrated music/composer

Evelyn Singson - President of the Philippine Hoteliers Inc.

Ted Failon - ABS-CBN newscaster

Mel Tiangco - GMA-7 newscaster

According to the PeopleAsia, “People of the Year” awards have given recognition to presidents, tycoons, famous celebrities and other accomplished individuals who have made a difference in the lives of Filipinos in one way or another.

World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is on the cover special “People of the Year” issue of PEOPLE ASIA MAGAZINE December 2011- January 2012. Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup and Miss World First Princess Gwendoline Ruais are on separate covers.

January 19, 2012

Robert Alejandro, Asian of the Year

Robert Alejandro is chosen by Channel News Asia as one of the Asians of the Year - Fighting Poverty.
He shares about his volunteer work with ATD, All Together in Dignity.
All Together in Dignity (ATD) Fourth World Philippines is an international non-governmental organization with no religious or political affiliation.
Robert is an exemplary artist, has inspired and help others. Congratulations Robert Alejandro !

January 11, 2012

George Tapan’s winning photo in National Geographic Photo Contest 2011

"Into the Green Zone", winner in the Places category. A beautiful rainbow after the rain, into the green zone of the Palawan Islands. Location: Onuk island, Balabac Palawan, Philippines (© George Tapan)

Veteran Filipino photographer George Tapan wins top place in the prestigious National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 Places Category for his composition, Into the Green Zone. The contest was judged by National Geographic magazine photographers Tim Laman, Amy Toensing, and Peter Essick.

Tapan’s photograph “Into the Green Zone”with a rainbow after a rainstorm taken in the island of Onuk in Balabac, Palawan. It showcases the real beauty of the Philippines through the beauty of our beaches in Palawan.
The photo has all the right elements. Tim Laman says Tapan “showed a perfect sense of timing and composition in the way he captured the two small human subjects in this beautiful scene, and that really made the shot.” Toensing notes that the photo “compellingly shows a sense of place” while Essick says “the photographer has documented a sense of style and flair."

The National Geographic Photo Contest is the most prestigious annual International Photo Contest capturing the beauty of the world through captivating imagery. There were 20,000 photographs submitted by the best photographers in 130 countries for three categories: people, places, and nature. There is a winner in each category and an overall winner among the three category winners.

Congratulations George Tapan for winning the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 - Places Category!

Visit : National Geographic

December 31, 2011

Happy New Year to All !!!

With the holiday season upon us, here's a list of some greetings to be use.
See how Happy New Year is pronounced around the world. Enjoy wonderful world !

Arabic

Kul 'aam u antum salimoun

Brazilian

Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo means "Good Parties and Happy New Year"

Chinese

Chu Shen Tan

Czechoslavakia

Scastny Novy Rok

Dutch

Gullukkig Niuw Jaar

Finnish

Onnellista Uutta Vuotta

French

Bonne Annee

German

Prosit Neujahr

Greek

Eftecheezmaenos o Kaenooryos hronos

Hebrew

L'Shannah Tovah Tikatevu

Hindi

Niya Saa Moobaarak

Irish (Gaelic)

Bliain nua fe mhaise dhuit

Italian

Buon Capodanno

Khmer

Sua Sdei tfnam tmei

Laotian

Sabai dee pee mai

Polish

Szczesliwego Nowego Roku

Portuguese

Feliz Ano Novo

Russian

S Novim Godom

Serbo-Croatian

Scecna nova godina

Spanish

Feliz Ano Neuvo or Prospero Ano Nuevo

Turkish

Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun

Vietnamese

Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan

American

Happy New Year

Filipino

Manigong Bagong Taon!

A Prosperous New Year!

(traditional greeting for the new year)

Maligayang Bagong Taon! (Happy New Year!)

Bikol

Mamura-way na Ba-gong Taon sa indo gabos!

Cebuano

Mabungahong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan!

Ilokano

Narang-ay a Baro a Tawen kadakayo amin!

Kapampangan

Masaplalang Bayung Banwa keko ngan!

Pangasinan

Maaligwas ya Balon Taon ed sikayon amin!

Waray-Waray

Mainuswagon nga Bag-ong Tuig ha iyo ngatanan!

Let us pray to God that new year will bring peace, happiness , prosperous and joy to whole world !
Wish you all a wonderful year 2012 ! Cheers!!! ✿◕‿◕✿

December 27, 2011

Symphony of Lights and Sounds show at the Ayala Triangle Gardens

Ayala Triangle Lights and Sounds Show (Personal Video,

I uploaded at my Youtube Account)

The Symphony of Lights and Sounds at the Ayala Triangle Gardens have watched and enjoyed by large crowd of people.

Symphony of Lights and Sounds show everyday, every hour from 6 pm to 9 pm, from November 16 to December 30 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. And lately, we were there the night of Christmas Day, and they present it every 30 minutes. We really enjoyed and dance with the stars, lights and many people.

This is the Ayala Land's 3rd year in the lights and sounds show, now called Spectacular Spectrum. Here, they introduced for the first time inflatable stars and gobo lights along with the usual energy-saving LED string lights, meteor lights, laser lights and fog machines that gave the audience that distinct magical Christmas experience.

December 30 and 31, 2011 Are Non-Working Holidays

President Benigno Aquino III declares both December 30 and 31, 2011 as non-working holidays.

December 30 is a national holiday, which means that all employees are entitled to receive their normal daily salary even if they choose not to work on the said date. Those who will report for work on December 30 should receive double their regular pay for every hour of work. This is true for both regular (or tenured and permanent) and non-regular (casual, non-permanent, contractual) employees. Once more, here are the pay rules specified by the Department of Labor and Employment:

If it is an employee’s regular workday

a. If unworked – 100%

b. If worked - 1st 8 hours – 200% (double pay!)

Excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day

If it is an employee’s rest day

a. If unworked – 100%

b. If worked

1st 8 hours – plus 30% of 200% of regular rate plus 30% (for the overtime)

Rizal day falls on a Friday, which in effect gives Filipino workers one last long weekend before 2011 ends. This should be stressed: Malacanang has not stated yet whether December 24, a Saturday, December 26, a Monday, and January 2, a Monday, would be declared as special non-working days. Nevertheless, some companies can unilaterally declare these dates as no-work days, so better check this with your respective superiors this early so you can plan ahead. Also, don’t be absent on the work day immediately preceding a holiday (regardless if it’s a national holiday or just a special non-working one) since doing so will automatically disqualify you from getting any holiday premium, as per DOLE rules.

December 31, 2011 was also declared as special non-working holiday. The purpose of which is to give time for Filipinos to prepare for the festivities of New Year's Eve.

All those who will be required to work on these holidays shall receive additional compensation according to existing Philippines Labor rules.

The Office of the President has released this list of holidays in the country for 2011 thru Proclamation No. 84

- Special Holidays 2011

- Special Holidays, Non-working days for year 2012

- Regular holidays , special non working days for 2012

- http://enjoyingwonderfulworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/proclamation-no-295-s-2011-declaring.html

- Public Holidays in the Philippines

November 22, 2011

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