This video of today's (March 14) explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station looks scary. Whatever's the real score, the public's not going to know the whole picture anytime soon. As we should expect, the Japanese government will face the issue cautiously, as it seeks to avoid being identified with other nuclear disasters like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. But I am am not about to believe forwarded text messages about radiation from Fukushima affecting the Philippines soon. I'd rather rely on official announcements from credible bodies like the ... Continue Reading...
March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake & tsunami: the aftermath
Useful links: what to do during an earthquake (and why the "drop, cover & hold on" principle is the best) The US Department of State advises its citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan until the end of March. Why top Filipino architect Felino Palafox believes Manila and its environs are a disaster waiting to happen, should a big earthquake happen in the Philippines today It makes me think: how safe are Manila government buildings and infrastructures, when corruption is involved in undertaking these projects? Were it not for nature's ... Continue Reading...
Secure Flight program for passengers flying in and out of US
Remember this piece of news the next time you plan your travel to the United States (via delta.com) " To enhance the security of commercial air travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed Secure Flight, a program that compares airline passenger information against U.S. government watch lists. As part of this program, you've had the option in the past to provide your full name, gender and date of birth when booking. Now it is a requirement to provide this information as it appears on your ... Continue Reading...
2010 Christmas bazaars list in Metro Manila: the shopping season begins!
Mark your calendars. It's almost October, which also means that the Christmas shopping season in the metro is here. In fact, some of the Christmas fairs open today. Our schedule of Christmas bazaars show that one will never be found wanting of stalls and shops to enjoy, whether one is in the north or south of Metro Manila. The following list includes some of the major Christmas bazaars that happen yearly. If you have anything else to add to the list, just kindly leave a comment. October 1- December 31 Eastwood Night Market Libis Quezon City Paskong ... Continue Reading...
Charice on September 21 episode of Glee second season
Chasters rejoiced. And this made my day too. Charice Pempengco's global television debut in the pilot episode of Glee's second season where she's shown singing the Beyonce-Lady Gaga hit Telephone and later on "Listen" as her audition piece. Here's a Youtube video of Charice's Glee performance, in case you missed it on TV: ... Continue Reading...
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