Saturday 25 August 2012

US Astronaut Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

         


Neil Armstrong: A humble and iconic astronaut passes away with humility in his heart.


               "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." These were the words which we remember from Astronaut Neil Armstrong when he talks about that very first small yet great step of mankind on the moon. 

             August 25,Saturday -  Reuters released a news that this famous man who inspired several astronauts to risk the experience of traveling outside our  planet passed away  at 82. Sources indicate that two days after his birthday which is August 5, the said astronaut submitted himself to undergo a heart- bypass surgery due to his blocked coronary arteries condition.Other  news source also indicate that his death has been caused by the complications that were brought by his recent surgery. 

       As a trivia, Armstrong  was the designated commander of Apollo 11, a spacecraft that voyaged on the surface of the moon on July 20,1969. A year after this mission, he was appointed by NASA as The  Deputy Associate Administrator for Aeronautics in NASA's Office of Advanced Research and Technology.When he left NASA, he decided to settle down  in Cincinnati USA and worked as an Engineering Professor at the University of Cincinnati. Despite his fame as an iconic astronaut he decided to stay out of the public by means of  taking care of  his three -acre farm  near Lebanon.  In 1999, he married Carol Knight and lived in Indian Hill Cincinnati. 



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Wednesday 15 August 2012

Tricycle Upgrade: Exploring The Wonders of Luxury Sidecars

         If at any rate you are envious with the luxury cars that roam around the streets of first world countries in US and Europe, try not worry because local Tricycles which are known to be the pride of our nation are now upgrading and starting to be at par with these luxury cars that are created by BMW, Ferrari, Rolls Royce and Lamborghini. What I have for you at the moment are revolutionary appearances of the traditional tricycles which we normally see around the country. Be prepared to sit back, relax and be enticed with these jaw dropping side car designs that everyone would surely crave to hop on and explore the busy streets of the Philippines with this mode of transportation.

1.The tricycle on the left used 1999 Honda CBR1100XX and its side car was custom built by a website called yankee engineering.com. This vehicle has the capacity to run at most 150 mph. Apart from that, this luxurious model is equipped with fully linked breaks in the sidecar for protection. If you are someone who wishes this type of sidecar in the Philippines, it is best that you revise the tires as this is originally made using winter tires for easy travel during winter time.






2. Nothing will surely be more luxurious than owning this luxurious french built side car that looks like a typical sports car that is ready to be used for drag race. With its maximum speed of 125mph, the said tricycle is pattern after the the structure of Lamborghini and its color was taken from Ferrari.





3. While I was looking for a great sidecar design for this blog entry, I stumbled across this creation that has been made by someone from North America by the name of Peter Larsen. According to the article, this fellow created everything from the design down to the sidecar link and assembly. They mentioned that this model made use of the 2005 BMW R1200GS and its tub is  Dutch-built EZS Rally "L", with a specially modified front-end and chassis.



4.  Such design is more than just the bike and the sidecar as experts say. This three wheeled vehicle is made from a BMW 1200cc engine with 150bhp encased in a one piece glass fiber body.It chassis is designed to allow stronger and more stable built.In terms of its cooling system, its radiator is located in the sidecar for better cooling. As a trivia, the producers of this side car model produced 100 of this model and they were sold to the  Japanese and European Market.




 5. This model is known as the Hannigan Bandito sidecar. Being featured in BMW Luxury Touring web page, this side car as other say,can accommodate two passengers at most.  Those who have tried owning this type of side car model  say that despite of its bulky appearance, it can be easily driven even in sharp curves.





        Gee, how I wish that these three wheel vehicle models would not just end being manufactured in other countries alone. I have high regard that with Filipino's creativity and artistry, we would someday have our own version of what is called three- wheel car which simple evolved from our traditional and local Tricycle.



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Wednesday 8 August 2012

Team Obama Raises Fund for Election through a Date with Basketball Superstars

Pres. Obama sharing a moment with his campaign team


Reuters - With the advent of the upcoming 2012 US Presidential Election, Outgoing President Barack Obama’s campaign team decided to attract benefactors to donate an amount of $3 for his campaign and the donors in return will get a chance to rub shoulders with famous basketball personalities like Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Sheryl Swoopes, Carmelo Anthony, Kyrie Irvin and of course Michael Jordan himself.
Some sources say that campaign staffer Marlon Marshall, e-mailed prospective supporters indicating that if they spare an amount from their pockets for Obama’s campaign, they will not just see basketball superstars but they also get an opportunity to “hit the court” with Patrick Ewing and Melo plus they get to have the benefit of personally talking and meeting the president of US. He also added that being given a chance to know what it takes to rub shoulders with a politician and some basketball icons would make their children share and talk about this priceless opportunity.
This Dream Team Date Fund Raising Campaign is one among the vast million dollar ways which Obama’s Campaign Team organizes in order to raise fund for the outgoing President’s campaign. To name some of them, the team already conducted lottery invitations for those people who would want to party and have dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton and famous Hollywood personalities like Sarah Jessica Parker and George Clooney who happen to be supporters of the Democratic Party.
As a backgrounder, Obama happens to be a fan of NBA’s Chicago Bull’s team and Michael Jordan was once a 5 time MVP of the said group. The former has also been a member of the “Dream Team” which has been known to be the earliest US Olympic Basketball Team that consisted NBA players. The said team was able to defeat their rivals with a difference of 44 points per game and this enabled them to grab the gold medal during the Barcelona Olympic Game in 1992



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Friday 3 August 2012

Must Read: The Secret of Taming Your Strict Parents


Photo credit: strict-parents by  www.selfhelpzone.com

I am once again back with this unexpected blog post about relationship, love and parents simply because I suddenly got inspired to share my fondest thoughts about these things just right after watching Miley Cyrus' movie entitled LOL. I just thought that what I have in mind may also be interesting for those people who at times tend to misunderstand their their parents or guardians just like me.Before I start letting you peek what lies deep within my mind right now, I also would like to share one story about a former student of mine who came to tell me about how difficult it is to live with strict parents who never give freedom to let their children experience love. If you think you could relate or if you think that you were once in this situation then this blog entry is for you. Here are 5 Effective Thoughts which I think works very well for you to Tame Your Strict Parents.

1. Project the kind of person which they want you to be - I know that it is difficult to do this especially when you really are not the type of person whom they expect you to be.   Yet, if however you never have the means to stand on your own yet, learn how to join them through your obedience. If they would want you to study well  then you have to try your best to excel in your studies to please them.  Always remember that what they always want is for you to have a very good life at the end of the day. Thus, you just have to keep on saying "yes" because you have to show that you love them, you care for them and you value them even when they are strict and you are against them.

2. If it hurts them, do not show  them -  I am not pretty sure if this whole concept of not showing them the real you is lying . In my opinion however, very reason why I included this suggestion to this blog entry is for everyone to realize that there may be things which children like us tend to like but our parents think that it may give us some sort of bad effect. If you really like doing this act and you think that you know how to practice the principle of the law of moderation coupled with discipline then I guess there is nothing wrong with doing the things that you enjoy doing but you just have to temporarily hide it from them and make sure that they never find anything about it till you're ready to defend yourself and proudly tell your parents that you were able to achieve something worthwhile in your life even if you did something which you think is good and your strict parents think it is bad.

3. Be contented to what they give you - Materially speaking, most strict parents deprive us from owning luxurious things such as I pods, cars, laptops etc....There are times when parents intentionally give us just enough amount of allowance for our transportation and meals. Thus,we think that we are being deprived of the things that we want. Such action or line of thinking is indeed immature, the very reason why they only give us exact allowance come in two ways. First is the fact that our parents may not afford to provide luxurious things even when they want to. While the second concept says that most parents become stingy on us because they are teaching us budgeting values and learning how to be independent.

4. Never oblige them to do something - We sometimes encounter our parents going mad each time we ask for additional allowance or payment for school projects or field trips. Sometimes, they make us feel that what we ask from them would only be wasted towards purchasing tour luxurious cosmetics or gadgets by means of saying the most favorite punch line " We never pick our money, we work hard for it and they are never meant to be used insensibly" Admit it!!!! When you hear these words out of their mouth we tend to stereotype them as machines guns because they simply irritate us and make us feel bad. If you are experiencing this situation, all you have to do is to chance the way you say things to them. If you usually say " please give me this" or "Please buy this for me", try telling them the whole situation where you are and let them decide on what should be done. What strict parents want from their kids is for them to be involved with every decisions that they make simply because they would want to  play  the great role  of helping you form your life in a better way.

5. Learn to Make Your Own Money - Your parents shall only give you the kind of freedom which you have been longing for if they could see that you already know how to make money even if it is just for yourself. If you are able to fulfill this suggestion, you would be able to send a signal to your strict parents that you are indeed wise enough to handle not just the financial aspect but the moral aspect of your life to. Added to this, if you make your own money, you no longer need to ask money from them and you will no longer hear them talk like machine guns..(lols)


           Before I end this blog entry, I would like to give emphasis on how this article means a lot to me. These 5 strategies that I have just blurted out just because of  Miley Cyrus movie and a student who came, cried and complained about her strict parents has been my most kept technique on how I was able to have the freedom that I have been longing to have when I was still studying. Just right after college when several academies took me as a lecturer in their classes, I was able to earn for a living and I was able to prove them that I have managed to both become the ideal person in their eyes plus the ideal girl for myself - two opposing factors which were reconciled by these 5 tips that I have shared. Finally, keep in mind that strict parenting is also as difficult as the experience of a child who deals with it, so why not  give yourself some time to understand each other. That's it for now and I just hope that these tips would work on you too. Good Luck on your Journey towards Taming your Strict Parents!!!

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Must Read: Know the 5 Secrets For a Lasting Relationship

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                Hello my dear readers, I am once again writing  to share my fondest thoughts about everything under the sun. Right now, I would like to share something interesting that will sure fascinate everyone who may or may not have a partner in life. I know that several people always try to seek for questions on how to maintain a long lasting relationship with the love of their lives. I must say that the ultimate secret lies on the way you treat your partner. Yes, I am a believer of karma that is why I adhere in the fact that the kind of treatment we give to our partner is also the kind of treatment that we get from them.So if you want to have a lifelong relationship that you can be proud of, try to experiment on considering these 5 factors which I have always been sensitive of during the four-year relationship with my boyfriend.

               1. Ego - If you would want your partner to stick with you through the years, you have to try your best not to skip on their ego. What I mean by this is for you to be considerate enough on how he feels when you do or you let him do something which you like. Keep in mind that your partners try to keep a deep value for themselves. As a tip, try the powers of the law of moderation.  What you should do is to refrain from scolding or putting too much emphasis on mistakes that they have made because this may lead you to the death of the love that has been kept burning for several years or months. 

            2. Individual Differences -Don't try  think of your boyfriend as a mirror of your personality because the two of you are unique to each other. While it is true that there may be some things that both you may want to do, you have to keep in mind that males would still be males and girls will always be girls. There are times when girls like us think that we could manipulate them with our words and we would always want them to project the kind of person which we want them to be. If you are someone who does this most of the time, you better be careful because most guys would still want to have an image which they can call their own. Thus, I would suggest that you just have to give them some time to breathe once in a while. Let them mingle with their friends and do the things that they love to do. You just have to let them remember that whatever freedom you give them has a responsibility that they have to bear and if they go against the rule, then they have to face the consequences of their actions.

               3. Trust - Not all guys are born dumb- ass (hehe) there are still some smart ass guys out there who deserve to be trusted. Once you decided to commit yourself to the guy whom you think you would want to live with till your long black hair turns grey, you also have to face the fact that you have to trust them no matter what happens. I know that this sounds too idealistic but I am telling you that it is indeed possible to bring back a broken trust once you start to have faith and trust your guy. While it is a fact that most guys can be easily swept by other women who may be more beautiful and sexier than you, you have to keep in mind that your guy wouldn't bother to replace you with someone else once you show him that you deserve to be treasured and loved. If they make mistakes, show them the irony of their expectations. If you think that you would be very furious, try doing the irony of it...Reverse Psychology works well  towards taming an unfaithful partner. Just keep holding unto him as long has he says he loves you. That's trust.

                  4. Care -  In order to keep your man forever, you have to know how to care for him a lot. Caring doesn't just mean serving him by means of cooking or reminding him to take care of himself but caring also means being sensible to your partner especially with his actions. I am pretty sure that you have an awareness towards guys who never say about what they feel. In short, they are not vocal so if you love him, you have to know how to read his actions and be able to provide a positive response towardsthe meaning of these unspoken words.
  
                   5. Romance - Oh yes!!!! this word is their favorite. They may seem to make us think that they are not interested towards saying sweet nothings or doing simple things that tickle someone-Else's heart  by means of cute gifts. The truth is, they like it a lot when girl's pamper them. They love being hugged, kissed and held in the even especially in public. It may sound like a Public Display of Affection but an act of allowing them to hold your hand or kiss you on the cheek in public once in while would make them think that you are proud of your love for him.


Alright, so there you have the 5 Main things to consider in order to unfold the Secret of a Long Lasting Relationship. I hope that you found my ideas informative and I also hope that It will work on you in a way that it also worked on me. God Speed and Good Luck on your relationship. Keep Loving Everyone!!!!