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Slow day 2007-11-08 15:40:00 Not much opportunities today. In fact, I thought I wasn't going to get any. Fortunately I logged into Blogsvertise (which I don't often do) and voila! There was grab bag waiting for me. Thank goodness! I hope more opps will be given out later in the day. I am not used anymore to not writing anything! Besides, I need the cash to save up for something really important. *crossing my fingers* ...

Obesity: Now an Epidemic 2007-11-08 00:02:00 With all the unhealthy food and lifestyle that most people live in nowadays, it is no wonder that more and more people are getting more obese. Last month, the American Physical Therapy Association celebrated National PT month, focusing on the US' obesity epidemic. The key to weight loss is to engage oneself in a regular exercise program. But for the morbidly obese, they might also want to undergo a Tampa Lap band procedure, where a gastric band is placed on the upper part of their stomach to create a small stomach pouch. This bypasses the middle part of the stomach and allows food to go directly to lower end, thereby creating a feeling of fullness even if only a small amount of food was taken in. Recovery is fast as this only a keyhole type of surgery. Weight loss is fast and guaranteed. But experts suggest that it should be coupled with proper diet and exercise. ...

World's Most Expensive Dessert 2007-11-07 23:49:00 Have you got $25,000 to spare? Well, you might want to splurge it on this.It's called the "Frrozen Haute Chocolate," which is a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive and exotic from around the world.The dessert, spelled with two Rs, is infused with 5 grams of edible 23-karat gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. At the base of the goblet is an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds. The sundae is topped with whipped cream covered with more gold and a side of La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt Chocolatier, which sells for $2,600 a pound. It is eaten with a gold spoon decorated with white and chocolate-colored diamonds, which can also be taken home.Outrageous, eh? Even if I did have to extra cash to blow off on this very "rich" dessert, I don't think I would waste my money on such an extravagance. I'd rather buy my family and myself plane tickets and have a long, well-deserved holiday with more than enough pocket money to spend. But, ...

For the Mommies 2007-11-07 21:29:00 Here's a funny video clip of Anita Renfroe singing to the tune of the William Tell Overture dedicated to all the hardworking mommies in the world. Listen carefully to the lyrics of the song. I'm sure all the mothers out there can relate to this. :) ...

Caring for the Elderly 2007-11-07 20:17:00 With the rise in the world's aging population these days, it is no wonder that there is also a resulting high demand for nursing homes specially in western countries. An example of this is our cousin P who has recently decided to convert her own home into a care home. The demand for such must be so high as she saw this need to set up one herself.Had I proceeded with my plans of working in the US, I, too, would have worked in the same setting as my aunt could help me get a position in the company she worked for. This big demand has encouraged most incoming college students to take up nursing as well to meet the requirements needed in the healthcare industry. It just goes to show that less and less people in the western world are having kids of their own because the seniors now outnumber the youngsters. At some point, it is a good thing because it creates jobs in healthcare. On the other hand, when all the elderly go to finally rest in peace, will the young ones be able to fill that voi ...

On Toy Recalls 2007-11-07 19:52:00 There's been a lot of toy recalls this year. It started with the ones produced by toy giants Mattel and Fisher-Price because of the toxic lead content in the paint that they used for these items. Recently, the Bindeez toy range joined in the ranks. Apparently, the small beads contained a chemical which converts into an illegal fantasy drug when swallowed. So far, three children have already been hospitalised as a result (Source: SMH).What's happening? When I was a kid, I don't believe there were any similar horror stories concerning children's toys. Maybe it is because kids then tended to go out and play more with their peers. Today, play is such a complex thing, with the gazillions of toys to choose from including computer games. Sometimes, it's best to just stick with the basics. ...

Still Hung-up 2007-11-07 17:12:00 I am still wishing that I could hop on a plane and attend our college reunion in Florida next year. The States would be an interesting place to visit, as I have never been there yet. More so Florida because of all the wonderful beaches they got there. I am sure we are going to book ourselves a room at one of those orlando hotels, where most of the attractions are nearby.At Orlando.com, you'll find a comprehensive list of the hotels, car rentals and flights that will come in handy especially if you are planning to go on a holiday in Florida. You can find everything you need on their site with just a click on your mouse. All you need to do really is show up and have an awesome time, which I sure will if I had the luxury of attending the reunion. ...

Overly Eager 2007-11-07 17:05:00 J and I got overly excited about coming up with a new blog for us to put up. In our eagerness, we went to our host to reserve the URL and pay for one year hosting without batting an eyelash. After a few minutes, we realized we could just do this on a subdomain of our main website. Ha! Talk about being impulsive! So that's what we eventually did - create a subdomain for no extra charge at. And now J has to write the hosting company to ask for a refund. He says it won't be problem. We'll see about that. :P ...

TTLB Ecosystem 2007-11-07 16:58:00 Each day, I check out what my level is in the TTLB ecosystem. It is a good indicator of the amount of traffic that is driven to your site daily. On days when I am inactive in posting, you'll find that I can just be a multicellular organism. On good days, I have been a crunchy crustacean. But the best living thing I have been so far was to be a crawly amphibian. And that was yesterday.Yes, I am slowly evolving to a higher form of organism. Today though, I sunk back to being a flippery fish. I wonder what tomorrow holds for me. How about you? What's your level on the TTLB Ecosystem? ...

Need cash? 2007-11-07 16:51:00 Don't you just hate it when you run out of cash in the midst of all your holiday shopping? That would be just the pits! At this time of year, you cannot afford to go broke. The perfect solution for you to this dilemma would be to apply for Payday Loans. It is only a short-term loan so you can pay it off easily at a time when you've got more money to spare. With this in mind, you can go mad on those great holiday shopping deals. ...

Photo Find 2007-11-07 16:37:00 In my search to provide some pieces of evidence for my permanent residency application, we uncovered a couple of pictures of Erin which were taken by our niece C. We haven't seen these photos before so they were a pleasant surprise when we got hold of them recently.She is so chubby in those pictures! Since then, she has grown so much. :) ...

Back to School 2007-11-07 16:17:00 If you are a busy stay-at-home parent (like me) or a full-time employee at the office (like J), but would still want to earn a degree then worry no more. The online courses at capella university are worth looking into. They have a wide variety of course areas to choose from and these are offered in fifty states and fifty-six countries.Heck, I would because I haven't really worked for two years now and I feel I need to catch up on a lot of things, especially since I belong to the healthcare industry. With the scientific and technological advances now, brushing up on new methods and treatments for our patients is needed. But with Erin around and still too dependent on me, it would have to take a backseat for the moment. ...

Mommy Tag 2007-11-07 15:59:00 1. What food did you crave when you were pregnant?Actually, I did not crave for anything during the first trimester because I had morning & afternoon sickness. My appetite went back to normal in the second trimester. I was craving for Filipino food. Lucky for me, we were spending Christmas that year in the Philippines.2. Did you gain a lot of weight when you were pregnant?All in all I gained 20 kilos. The weight was all in my belly and breasts.3. Did you drink milk when you were pregnant?Yes, and I still do. I drink non/low-fat so that I don't put on extra weight.4. How long did you stay in the labor room before your delivery?Not too long. We got to the delivery suite at 1 AM. I delivered Erin at 3:23 AM.5. Did you have epidural during labor?Nope! Everything went by so fast I did not have time to ask for it. :P6. How did you give birth?The normal way. Fortunately, there were no complications. Erin was very cooperative because she was in the optimal fetal position so she came out e ...

Done for the day 2007-11-07 00:40:00 That's it. All my creative juices have run out. I have nothing more to give as far as paid posting is concerned. Besides, the little girl is starting to get cranky, which gets me cranky too by the way . I need to entertain her until her father gets home. At least now, I am assured of the fact that I will have work to do tomorrow. I was just able to grab a few opps only a few minutes ago. What luck! :) Alright, I'm signing out! ...

For our viewing pleasure 2007-11-07 00:15:00 Owning a flat screen television these days is such a common thing that every household seems to have one. That is excluding us. We have not joined the LCD TV bandwagon yet as all our sets are in good working condition. But, don't get us wrong. It definitely is on our wishlist as it is such a fine appliance if you ask me! :)There are lots of brands to choose from like the sharp HDTV that our relative has. I imagine we will have a very difficult time deciding which one to purchase if we ever come to that point. But there is Krillion.com to help us out with that dilemma. I am sure it will make the decision-making easier than expected because their site can recommend products that will suit our needs. ...