Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Her Not So Kind Response
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Nonetheless, as far as majority of the public is concerned, CP is credible and worthy of emulation. She has her following and beneficiaries of her projects. Her words and her presence are deemed sources of inspiration, which is why she is often invited to speaking engagements.
An image is merely a mirage, and a simple act can unveil the real personality. Behind the scenes, CP is not always kind and sympathetic towards ordinary people. For instance, while availing of spa services, the employees were jolted when they realized CP was on the phone and cursing incessantly. They pitied whoever was on the other end of the line.
In one her speaking engagements, CP was lauded, as always. The audience of CP comprised students who looked up to her and knew the significance of her presence to the school and to the occasion as well. After CP was done delivering her speech and exchanging pleasantries with the school officials and other guests, a student approached her nicely and requested for a photo. Instead of granting the request of the student, CP said “Ok, Bye.” Then, CP walked away and left. Those who were still in the venue saw the disappointment in the face of the student. The photo would only have taken a few more seconds of her time, and the student was respectful in asking. In a second, the image of CP was completely shattered, as the student was not prepared for such arrogance to come from CP. However, to people who know of the rumors surrounding her personality behind the camera, this incident was no longer surprising.
Because hypocrisy stinks in the nostrils, one is likely to rate it as a more powerful agent for destruction than it is. - Rebecca West
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Mirror, Mirror Who’s the Longest of Them All?
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Well they are by Southeast Asian standards but not so much on the worldwide scale.
After taking a look at the height of Southeast Asians, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations DNA pulled down the zippers, ripped the buttons, and ditched the boxer shorts and the briefs to look under the hood.
According to their measuring tapes, Filipinos are manly enough with a good 4.3-inch length.
Japanese males join the Filipinos as the average dudes in the scale of manliness.
And if China continues to harass Filipinos in the disputed islands, the proud men of the Philippines can whip out their longer rifles and stand their ground as the mighty Asian dragons have a .1-inch disadvantage in their artillery.
Myanmar joins China with a 4.1-inch hood, though Filipinos need not fear the Burmese in any known dispute, maybe except an argument on manliness.
Males from Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos have the second-shortest bananas in the region with their four-inch produce.
Surprisingly, the Thais who have an average height of 5’6.9”, and Cambodians who stand at a good 5’4.1”, have a relatively small bulge.
And the two Koreas, who are technically still under conflict, may compromise for a period of time and agree that neither of them are manlier than each other as both have a measly 3.8-inch “pistol.”
Even if they are the shortest in the region, averaging a lowly 5-feet-2-inches standing height, Indonesians are the “manliest” of Southeast Asians with a respectable 4.6-inch totem pole.
While the Malaysians, Vietnamese, and Singaporeans, who are all taller than the Indonesians, are second on the graduated stick with a close 4.5-inch log.
And it looks like that height does not matter as Filipinos are the second-shortest Southeast Asians with a lowly 5’3.7” standing height.
Size matters
And if the debate of the importance of size comes into issue, Southeast Asians may just sit down on the bleachers and gawk at the big boys as women do prefer the larger dudes.
According to a study published in April of 2013, women would always prefer the longer and bigger shift sticks.
And with that argument laid under the sheets, the men from Congo may just get all the ladies when they brandish their 7.1-inch towers of power, and that measurement is just the average.
On the other side of the river, after crossing several miles, the Germans are not even a close second with their 5.7-inch oar.
Down under, the Australians are third on the list with their 5.2-inch didgeridoos.
Americans, the proud men of Uncle Sam, may not be so proud after-all as they only have 5.0-inch flag pole.
No research, however, was done on the correlation of shoe size to the manpower size.
NBA Bans LA Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for Life Over Racist Comments
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The NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, said at a news conference in New York that an inquiry had established that Sterling expressed the remarks heard on a leaked recording, which were “contrary to the principles of inclusion and respect that form the foundation of our diverse, multicultural and multi-ethnic league”.
Silver said that the 80-year-old billionaire would also be fined $2.5m, the maximum allowed under the NBA's unpublished constitution, and that he would now press the NBA's governing body of other team owners to force Sterling to sell the Clippers.
The sanctions against Sterling, which appeared to be the most punitive available to the NBA, were greeted with jubilation by prominent players, some of whom had characterised the issue as a defining moment for the league, 70% of whose players are black but whose team owners are overwhelmingly white.
The row was also a personal test of will for Silver, who has only been in his post for three months, and who appears to have resolved on Tuesday to take an uncompromising stand against Sterling. “The views expressed by Mr Sterling are deeply offensive and harmful,” said Silver, in a strongly worded statement delivered from the podium at NBA headquarters in New York. “That they came from an NBA owner only heightens the damage and my personal outrage.”
Silver acknowledged the particular sensitivity of Sterling's comments within the NBA.“I am personally distraught that the views expressed by Mr Sterling came from within an institution that has historically taken such a leadership role in matters of race relations.”
Announcing the lifetime ban, Sterling had acknowledged during an interview with NBA investigators that he had made the remarks about black people heard on a recording released last Friday. The ban means that Sterling can have nothing more to do with the NBA or the Clippers organisation, and may not attend any Clippers games, practices and official functions on behalf of the team. He is barred from participating in any business, staff or player decisions.
Silver said that he would also do everything in his power to force Sterling to sell the Clippers. Doing so would require approval by a vote of three quarters of NBA owners, the commissioner said. Silver said he “fully expected” to receive enough support from fellow NBA governors to force Sterling to sell the Clippers.
The $2.5m penalty, which is only a fraction of Sterling’s reported $1.9bn fortune, is to be donated to organisations dedicated to tackling discrimination and intolerance, Silver said.
A statement released by the LA Clippers said the team “wholeheartedly support and embrace the decision” announced by Sterling. They added: “Now the healing process begins.” Visitors to the team’s website were directed to a page stating simply: “We are one”.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the former NBA star who was the subject of some of Sterling’s remarks, said on Twitter: “Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.”
The real estate mogul’s punishment was announced almost four days after he was heard on a recording released by TMZ telling his mistress, V Stiviano, to stop bringing black guests to Clippers games. He also complained that Stiviano, who frequently accompanies him at the Staples Center, was posing with black people in photographs posted to her Instagram account.
The remarks provoked a furious response from players and owners of other teams. Leslie Alexander, the owner of the Houston Rockets, said that NBA authorities needed to do “whatever it takes” to stamp out such views. The Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert urged Silver to take a “zero tolerance approach”.
Even President Barack Obama was drawn into the row, describing the remarks during his visit to Malaysia over the weekend as “incredibly offensive”.
A series of major corporate sponsors involved with the Clippers announced over the weekend that they were breaking their associations with the team. Silver said on Tuesday: “This has been a painful moment for all in the NBA family. I appreciate the support and understanding of our players during this process.”
Kevin Johnson, the former NBA star, mayor of Sacramento and an adviser to the National Basketball Players Association, said Sterling’s punishment should serve as a warning to "every bigot in this country".
"It doesn't matter if you are a professional basketball player worth millions of dollars, or a man or woman who works hard for their family," Johnson said at a press conference. "There will be zero tolerance for institutional racism, no matter how rich or powerful."
Johnson had said earlier on Tuesday that the players’ union urged Silver to inflict “the most severe sanctions possible” on Sterling.
Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles, mayor, also praised Silver’s announcement. "Those are exactly the sorts of strong statements we need to stand up against these hateful comments," Garcetti told CNN.
Guiao Breaks Bank Anew After Altercation with Howell
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Guiao and Howell were in the middle of a heated exchange in the waning seconds of the semis opener won by the Tropang Texters on Monday.
Howell appeared to have triggered the incident as he walked towards Guiao, who had his arms raised at that time vehemently protesting a non-call on a clear out-of-bounds violation by Jimmy Alapag in the previous possession, before hitting the former NC State star in the abdomen with his right hand.
Guiao and Howell were both summoned by PBA commissioner Chito Salud last Tuesday.
“I was raising my hand and he walked through me and then he came back at me I don’t know what his problem was,” Guiao said last Monday. “Because he came to me, I just held my ground. That’s why napaganon kamay ko kasi siya dumaan sa kamay ko andun na ako (my hand hit him because I was already there).”
“So I don’t know. He was the one who came through me. I was already there, he came walking and he came to my space,” Guiao added.
In a separate incident, Meralco forward Cliff Hodge was given a P20,000 fine for hitting Rain or Shine’s Jeff Chan with an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their quarterfinals series last Saturday.
“I was going for the ball. The game is physical. Everyone’s getting hit. You can’t blame me for trying to get the ball for my team,” Hodge said when asked about the incident last Saturday.
The league also upgraded Hodge’s play to a flagrant foul 2 from the initial non-call of the referees as it happened.
Last Friday, Guiao took a P100,000 fine for his “mongoloid” slur against Hodge.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Surely, Mother Knows Best
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Upon hearing the remark of the executive, DA kept quiet and did not bother with the response. A few days later, the head of the company received a call from the mother of DA. The mother allegedly said that if the company continues to treat her daughter shabbily, she would transfer DA to another management company.
Unfortunately, between the two, TG has proven herself a profit-generating talent for the company. While she may not be as good as an actress or a singer as DA, the projects of TG, such as her movies, TV shows, concerts, and endorsements, have all resulted in a better return of investment. Naturally, any business entity will favor the one who brings home the bacon. Of course, DA and her mother can bank on loyalty, but the company is no longer run solely by the head as his heirs are now the executives who have taken much control of the direction of the company and its talents.
Will the mother make good her threat and transfer DA? As of now, there seems to be no news of any project for DA soon. It does not help that DA publicly said that she would be in some kind of hiatus right after a much-coveted project did not meet her alleged expectation.
The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother's side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent. - Erich Fromm
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Thinspiration: Andrew Mavridez
My story began in December 2012, when I peaked my heaviest weight at 305 lbs. I was so big that it was difficult to find clothes that would fit. I had a hard time playing sports, which became an issue with my then girlfriend (now my wife) because she wanted me to be fit and healthy enough for our future.
I started to workout and tried out some diets but it was hard to keep up because of the lifestyle and workload I was used to. In a span of 4 months, I only lost 19lbs which left me feeling hopeless.
Then on April 23, 2013, a rare opportunity landed on my lap. Everything was such a blur, things happened too fast. I was so lucky to be chosen as one of the participants of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles! I was already to start my 30-day challenge, beginning with my starting weight of 286lbs.
On the first week of training with my partner Francis Asis, I lost 8lbs. But I was not able to sustain my workout because I could not focus much as I was also preparing for my wedding set on June 8, 2013. Lack of focus and consistency made me regained back the weight I lost. Time pressure was so stressful that time as I had a week to go and had not shed a single pound. Only when I pushed myself harder and worked double time did I lose 13lbs for that week alone!
But sometimes, things just happen. While I was in the middle of the 30-day challenge, a great opportunity knocked on my door. I got an offer to teach at an International school with terms that so hard to resist. Making a choice between career and personal health proved to be very difficult. I was banking on The Biggest Loser as my only hope to make a difference in my life, while at the same time wanting that job for a better future for my soon-to-be-family. In the end, after our initial weigh in, I chose to withdraw from The Biggest Loser.
It was one of the toughest decisions but I had to choose what was most crucial at that point - my family.
I told myself that I can work for the money while also working out for my body - and I did. Initially, it was never easy having to adjust to a new program and environment all over again. But I was determined, I must not quit.
When classes started, I gradually found time to exercise and began to seriously diet. The decision to leave the show have put more pressure on me, but it proved to be the one single step that jumpstarted my road to fitness. I just felt that rush of adrenalin going. As a Physical Education teacher and coach, I know that I have to dedicate myself to staying fit for life - and I thank The Biggest Loser for being a big inspiration.
Everyday was a time to exercise and eat healthy - no matter how tired I would be after work. I never gave up, not even the thought of it. I have tried to push myself beyond my limits, and have gone way past the goals I set at a minimum time. Everyday, every week, every month were personal triumphs. And now, from 286 lbs, I am reduced to 220 - very proud to be 66 lbs lighter!
It has been a very exciting journey, as I am now more equipped with new knowledge and discoveries to better understand health and wellness, and most importantly, understand myself.
I know I am still a work in progress, continuing my commitment to lose more weight to feel better. I am excited to share my story to be able to help and inspire others who have the same weight issues as mine. I know that there are a lot of us with this predicament.
If I did it successfully, so can everyone else. NO EXCUSES, NO SHORTCUTS. Always have that positive mindset. Remember, the mind knows no limits except the ones that it accepts. :-)
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