Here we go again. Still expecting our favorite films to win in the incoming Academy Awards.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Academy Award Nominations
The official nominations are in for The 83rd Academy Awards. Watch the livestream replay and check out the full list of nominations to see who got the snub this year.
Here we go again. Still expecting our favorite films to win in the incoming Academy Awards.
Here we go again. Still expecting our favorite films to win in the incoming Academy Awards.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Regis Philbin
"I'm Retiring from the Talk Show"- Regis Philbin.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Regis Philbin said on Tuesday he was retiring from his morning TV show "Live with Regis and Kelly!" after 28 years with the program.
"There is a time that everything must come to an end," Philbin told viewers, in a surprise on-air announcement.
Philbin, 79, said this will be his last year with the show. "We'll have a lot of fun between now and then," he said.
Philbin did not give an exact date for his departure, nor did he say who would replace him.
Philbin has co-hosted "Live!" with Kelly Ripa since 2001, after previously appearing on the show with Kathie Lee Gifford. He also hosted hit gameshow "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" when it debuted in the United States in 1999.
The TV personality is known for his Bronx accent and quick wit. He also starred in the 1972 Woody Allen comedy "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask."
"Live! with Regis and Kelly" is a syndicated show distributed by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of Walt Disney Co.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Education
Education refers to the process of learning and acquiring information. Education can be divided into two main types: formal learning through an institution such as a school and self-taught learning or what is often termed life experience. Generally, education is important for learning basic life skills, as well as learning advanced skills that can make a person more attractive in the job market.
When an individual thinks of becoming educated, most commonly he thinks first about formal schooling. Formal schooling exists in a classroom setting where a teacher provides curriculum according to an accepted plan of what must be learned. In the United States, a standardized testing system helps set the rules for what curriculum and lessons a teacher should be teaching. Programs such as No Child Left Behind, which was instituted by George W. Bush during his presidency, create a way to measure how much each child is learning across different school systems to ensure that all children receive a minimum level of knowledge and book learning.
Formal classroom learning generally starts when a child is relatively young — age five in the United States — and continues until the child has reached adulthood. The purpose of most classroom learning is not to prepare a child for a specific job, but instead to prepare a child to develop critical reasoning and thinking skills that he will use in further academic and career pursuits. Courses such as math, science, English, composition, writing, history and geography are all common. In the earlier grades, more basic skills such as reading, writing and arithmetic are taught, making these early educational classes vital for survival in the world.
For today's generation, education is a very important tool to achieve our goals. As a matter of fact, having an education is power of being a person.
When an individual thinks of becoming educated, most commonly he thinks first about formal schooling. Formal schooling exists in a classroom setting where a teacher provides curriculum according to an accepted plan of what must be learned. In the United States, a standardized testing system helps set the rules for what curriculum and lessons a teacher should be teaching. Programs such as No Child Left Behind, which was instituted by George W. Bush during his presidency, create a way to measure how much each child is learning across different school systems to ensure that all children receive a minimum level of knowledge and book learning.
Formal classroom learning generally starts when a child is relatively young — age five in the United States — and continues until the child has reached adulthood. The purpose of most classroom learning is not to prepare a child for a specific job, but instead to prepare a child to develop critical reasoning and thinking skills that he will use in further academic and career pursuits. Courses such as math, science, English, composition, writing, history and geography are all common. In the earlier grades, more basic skills such as reading, writing and arithmetic are taught, making these early educational classes vital for survival in the world.
For today's generation, education is a very important tool to achieve our goals. As a matter of fact, having an education is power of being a person.
Inspiration
Its her hair and her eyes today that just simply take me away and the feelings that I'm falling further in love makes me shiver, but in a good way. All the times I have sat and stared as she thoughtfully thumbs through her hair as she purses her lips, bats her eyes and she plays, with me sitting there slack jawed and nothing to say cause i love her with all that i am and my voice shakes along with my hands cause she's all that i see and she's all that I need and I'm out of my league once again.
Its a masterful melody when she calls out my name to me as the world spins around her she laughs, rolls her eyes and I feel like I'm falling but its no surprise cause i love her with all that i am and my voice shakes along with my hands 'cause its frightening to be swimming in this strange sea but I'd rather be here than on land. Yes shes all that i see and she's all that i need and I'm out of my league once again.
Charlie Sheen
CHARLIE Sheen’s wild Las Vegas weekend saw him party with Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee.
The Two and a Half Men actor spent the last weekend partying with a bevy of porn stars from the Las Vegas Adult Entertainment Expo, renting the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa inside the Fantasy Tower at the Palms Casino Resort.
The Two and a Half Men actor spent the last weekend partying with a bevy of porn stars from the Las Vegas Adult Entertainment Expo, renting the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa inside the Fantasy Tower at the Palms Casino Resort.
Charlie is said to have enjoyed a “revolving door” of gorgeous women visiting him in the suite, among them porn star Bree Olsen and heavily tattooed model Michelle — who was at the center of the marriage breakdown between Sandra Bullock and her husband Jesse James last year, after it emerged he had an affair with her.
According to gossip website TMZ, Bree met Michelle when they kissed onstage at a comedy show at The Palms on Sunday, and they later went back to Charlie’s penthouse, to find it a “trainwreck inside”.
An insider at the hotel said the 45-year-old actor had had a wild weekend and his $40,000-per-night suite — which has an outdoor terrace with cantilevered Jacuzzi tub, personal massage room, dry sauna and an eight-foot, round, rotating bed with mirrored ceiling – had been “total party central”.
“It was vintage Charlie all weekend. He had a revolving door of gorgeous women, porn stars and Vegas elite coming and going throughout his stay, total party central,” a source said.
“Within minutes of arriving the girls were stripped off and in the Jacuzzi. There was a constant flow of alcohol arriving from room service and basically, the party didn’t stop.
“Charlie hardly left his room, he was basically holed up the entire time, with the exception of a couple of forays down to the hotel bar.
“He was definitely in full party mode and it looked like a bomb had hit the suite. There were empty bottles strewn all over and all manner of adult-related items left around, especially in the massage room and bedroom.
“I don’t envy the cleaning staff that had to go in there when he checked out this morning that’s for sure!”
Another source added they think Charlie — who has struggled with drink and drug addiction in the past — is “out of control”.Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley being sworn-in as SC governor means several firsts for South Carolina. But for the Nikki Haley inaugural organizers, Mother Nature has added her own, unexpected twist.
A wintry mix that blanketed the state Monday forced Haley's transition and inaugural teams to reschedule her pre-inaugural family friendly event, initially planned for Tuesday night, and created a lot of work for set-up crews of the outdoor ceremony.
A wintry mix that blanketed the state Monday forced Haley's transition and inaugural teams to reschedule her pre-inaugural family friendly event, initially planned for Tuesday night, and created a lot of work for set-up crews of the outdoor ceremony.
Workers spent Tuesday shoveling snow from Statehouse walkways and the ceremony stage into pickup trucks, and clearing chairs put in place Sunday of layers of snow and ice. The tedious, hours-long task involved picking up each chair, flinging off the melting snow, scraping off icicles and wiping each down with rags that constantly needed wringing.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed.
f you liked the video, you’ll love the movie: The star of the music video “The Big Bang” by Rock Mafia will likely be turned into a feature-length film. Cyrus’s mother Tish will be a producer on the project. The video features the Disney actress and “Gossip Girl” actor Kevin Zegers.
f you liked the video, you’ll love the movie: The star of the music video “The Big Bang” by Rock Mafia will likely be turned into a feature-length film. Cyrus’s mother Tish will be a producer on the project. The video features the Disney actress and “Gossip Girl” actor Kevin Zegers.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The Chipmunks
Alvin and Chipmunks" owner suing EMI for royalties.
Bagdasarian Prods, owner of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" franchise, is suing EMI Music for allegedly failing to pay appropriate royalties on a boxed set of Chipmunks music featuring 24 songs.
The Chipmunks were created in 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., and became an instant success -- perhaps the best-selling gimmick in entertainment history.
By taking his own voice and speeding it up to a high pitch, Bagdasarian was able to create several chart-toppers, grabbing a Grammy nomination for record of the year for "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)," as well as Grammy wins for engineering.
The novelty was later translated into animated TV shows, hit feature films and, coming later this year, Chipmunks in 3D.
The franchise now resides with Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., who has not been afraid to sue his Hollywood partners. Last year, for instance, he filed a massive lawsuit against 20th Century Fox for half of the profits on "The Squeakquel," which grossed more than $200 million in theaters. (The dispute is still pending and was recently appealed up to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether it should be adjudicated in district court or by arbitration.)
Now it's EMI's turn to experience the sounds of a high-pitched lawsuit.
In a complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court in California, Bagdasarian demands damages for breach of contract and copyright infringement. Considering that 24 songs are alleged to be infringed, each possibly subject to statutory damages of up to $150,000, that's potentially $3.6 million over songs including "America the Beautiful," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "On Top of Old Smokey."
The terms of the mechanical license allegedly require EMI to pay Bagdasarian about 9 cents per musical composition reproduced or distributed whether or not sold, or 1.75 cents per minute of playing time for each musical composition.
Bagdasarian says that a recent audit conducted revealed that EMI owed royalties.
A spokesperson from EMI wasn't available immediately to respond.
Bagdasarian Prods, owner of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" franchise, is suing EMI Music for allegedly failing to pay appropriate royalties on a boxed set of Chipmunks music featuring 24 songs.
The Chipmunks were created in 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., and became an instant success -- perhaps the best-selling gimmick in entertainment history.
By taking his own voice and speeding it up to a high pitch, Bagdasarian was able to create several chart-toppers, grabbing a Grammy nomination for record of the year for "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)," as well as Grammy wins for engineering.
The novelty was later translated into animated TV shows, hit feature films and, coming later this year, Chipmunks in 3D.
The franchise now resides with Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., who has not been afraid to sue his Hollywood partners. Last year, for instance, he filed a massive lawsuit against 20th Century Fox for half of the profits on "The Squeakquel," which grossed more than $200 million in theaters. (The dispute is still pending and was recently appealed up to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether it should be adjudicated in district court or by arbitration.)
Now it's EMI's turn to experience the sounds of a high-pitched lawsuit.
In a complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court in California, Bagdasarian demands damages for breach of contract and copyright infringement. Considering that 24 songs are alleged to be infringed, each possibly subject to statutory damages of up to $150,000, that's potentially $3.6 million over songs including "America the Beautiful," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "On Top of Old Smokey."
The terms of the mechanical license allegedly require EMI to pay Bagdasarian about 9 cents per musical composition reproduced or distributed whether or not sold, or 1.75 cents per minute of playing time for each musical composition.
Bagdasarian says that a recent audit conducted revealed that EMI owed royalties.
A spokesperson from EMI wasn't available immediately to respond.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg 100 years ago… corner of Highway 1 and Redwood, current location of Coast Hardware. The building to the North still has shops on the ground floor, but the boarding house upstairs no longer rents rooms.
When was the last time you went to the Guest House Museum? It’s a great place to learn the history of Fort Bragg.
When was the last time you went to the Guest House Museum? It’s a great place to learn the history of Fort Bragg.
Sip and See
Hard to say what was more bizarre on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” last night, Phaedra Parks’ sip and see to meet her new baby with husband Apollo (yep, this is a real Southern tradition) or Phaedra’s apparent truce with Kim Zolciak after some Shakespearean drama between them over the past few episodes. So will the new peace between Kim and Phaedra last?
C’mon people, this is “Housewives of Atlanta” we’re talking about – of course it won’t! The two got into a war of words after Zolciak criticized Parks’ totally over the top baby shower, which aired last fall. But now that they’ve talked it out, Parks claims she’d be happy to plan the five-months-pregnant Zolciak’s shower.
“If she needs me to help with her baby shower, I will definitely do that with pleasure!” Parks told Us Weekly over the weekend.
Still, the two have such explosive personalities, and “RHOA” is so high on the drama, that I have a feeling they’ll be sniping again before season’s end. What do you think?
C’mon people, this is “Housewives of Atlanta” we’re talking about – of course it won’t! The two got into a war of words after Zolciak criticized Parks’ totally over the top baby shower, which aired last fall. But now that they’ve talked it out, Parks claims she’d be happy to plan the five-months-pregnant Zolciak’s shower.
“If she needs me to help with her baby shower, I will definitely do that with pleasure!” Parks told Us Weekly over the weekend.
Still, the two have such explosive personalities, and “RHOA” is so high on the drama, that I have a feeling they’ll be sniping again before season’s end. What do you think?
Fox 4 News Kansas City
Fox 4 News Kansas City, After Saturday playoff games joker wild, Sunday’s game so far are looking for a little more cultured. Ravens vs. Chiefs in the AFC playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs went into the half ahead by 4 points with a touchdown by Jamaal Charles on a run of 41 yards. The Baltimore Ravens have a field goal on the scoreboard and no team makes it easy on each other to add points, which is exactly how I like my playoff games!
Baltimore chose to receive, after the draw, and turned the disc into their class’s three points with a goal on the field. Kansas City was unable to gain any yardage on their first possession of the ball, but after punting Baltimore managed to recover a fumble at the line from Baltimore to 46 yards, which they then converted into a touchdown. This was the first quarter.
The second quarter was a picture of frustration for both teams. Heads fumbled a ball that Baltimore recovered but has not been able to convert into points. Baltimore is a passing game and the Chiefs play the race. I expect in the locker room at halftime, something will be changed on both sides.
Baltimore chose to receive, after the draw, and turned the disc into their class’s three points with a goal on the field. Kansas City was unable to gain any yardage on their first possession of the ball, but after punting Baltimore managed to recover a fumble at the line from Baltimore to 46 yards, which they then converted into a touchdown. This was the first quarter.
The second quarter was a picture of frustration for both teams. Heads fumbled a ball that Baltimore recovered but has not been able to convert into points. Baltimore is a passing game and the Chiefs play the race. I expect in the locker room at halftime, something will be changed on both sides.
Harnett County Schools
Harnett County Schools, Months of planning will end today, December 14 that the Lady Camels will host their first Education Day in the creek. 2,800 fifth graders in Sampson County, Harnett County and Clinton school systems and those of Cape Fear Christian Academy in Erwin will descend on the campus of Campbell for a full day of learning and fun.
The day begins with students arriving and enjoying Campbell Cheerleaders Pep Rally by CU and Gaylord, with the women’s basketball Camel with music, dance and light show. After the rally to encourage the students alternately by three training sessions consisting of a meeting of mathematics and geography, physical education session and a campus visit.
With the mathematics part and geography, students learn about different countries around the world that athletes several CU students tell about their homelands such as Sweden and Finland and is part mathematics is to calculate using various statistical problems Lady Camel season that counts.
In the part of physical education, students will have an explosion of participation in line dancing in the gym McCall and end the practice learning session with a campus tour and all that CU has to offer students.
After the teaching sessions, students will be having lunch before coming to appreciate the action of basketball as the Lady Camels will host the Eagles of North Carolina Central University with tip off set for 11:45. The day is set to be a great experience for all who are able to participate.
The day begins with students arriving and enjoying Campbell Cheerleaders Pep Rally by CU and Gaylord, with the women’s basketball Camel with music, dance and light show. After the rally to encourage the students alternately by three training sessions consisting of a meeting of mathematics and geography, physical education session and a campus visit.
With the mathematics part and geography, students learn about different countries around the world that athletes several CU students tell about their homelands such as Sweden and Finland and is part mathematics is to calculate using various statistical problems Lady Camel season that counts.
In the part of physical education, students will have an explosion of participation in line dancing in the gym McCall and end the practice learning session with a campus tour and all that CU has to offer students.
After the teaching sessions, students will be having lunch before coming to appreciate the action of basketball as the Lady Camels will host the Eagles of North Carolina Central University with tip off set for 11:45. The day is set to be a great experience for all who are able to participate.
Plano ISD
My story today looks at one of the biggest education issues facing the state Legislature this session: class size.
Here's an excerpt:
"With this smaller group you can touch students more," said longtime Allen ISD teacher Mary Ann Weaver as she reminded a girl to carry the 1.
That remains a popular sentiment among Texas educators, many of whom decry state legislators' recent recommendations to scrap the cap on elementary school classes.
But for all the concern about packed classrooms, experts have found little evidence that slightly larger classes deter learning. A commonly used waiver means hundreds of the state's kindergarten through fourth-grade classes already exceed the current, 22-student limit for those grades.
With financially drained districts eyeing millions in possible savings, legislators aren't the only ones reassessing the value of the decades-old philosophy.
Click here to read the full story.
Plano ISD Superintendent Doug Otto suggested bumping the cap up two students.
"We have to figure out a way to work with the new reality with less dollars," he told me. The district faces at least $10 million in cuts next year. "This gives us a lot more flexibility. It protects fairly small class sizes, but you don't have to try and balance your budget on the backs of older students all the time."
The district can't apply for a waiver because it doesn't meet the qualifications. It has enough extra space and can hire a teacher, if needed. But all of that costs, Otto said.
"Right now we are looking for a middle ground," he said.
Here's an excerpt:
"With this smaller group you can touch students more," said longtime Allen ISD teacher Mary Ann Weaver as she reminded a girl to carry the 1.
That remains a popular sentiment among Texas educators, many of whom decry state legislators' recent recommendations to scrap the cap on elementary school classes.
But for all the concern about packed classrooms, experts have found little evidence that slightly larger classes deter learning. A commonly used waiver means hundreds of the state's kindergarten through fourth-grade classes already exceed the current, 22-student limit for those grades.
With financially drained districts eyeing millions in possible savings, legislators aren't the only ones reassessing the value of the decades-old philosophy.
Click here to read the full story.
Plano ISD Superintendent Doug Otto suggested bumping the cap up two students.
"We have to figure out a way to work with the new reality with less dollars," he told me. The district faces at least $10 million in cuts next year. "This gives us a lot more flexibility. It protects fairly small class sizes, but you don't have to try and balance your budget on the backs of older students all the time."
The district can't apply for a waiver because it doesn't meet the qualifications. It has enough extra space and can hire a teacher, if needed. But all of that costs, Otto said.
"Right now we are looking for a middle ground," he said.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
The Purpose of Life
What do you know about life? Sometimes, others said that life is a challenge that we have to encounter and make a better solutions to make it perfect. It is an idea came out from the mind of a person who's belief is that "life is a challenge". Maybe she/he is right. But, in the other opinions of the others, life is a promise. A promise that we have to do for the purpose of being nice not just to our fellow but also to God. According to bible, life is just a thing we borrowed from God and it says that we have to do good deeds to make it real and perfect. We must also make this colorful for us to be known of the people around us. And at the same time, if we die, the people we just left that loves us will never forget the good things we had done for them. In this fact, we can consider that our life has its purpose. We can say that it is not just a simple gift from God because we made this memorable to others. In the other side, the purpose of life is to learn the things that we have to learn, do the things that we have to do and we must done it. One of the example is that when we are inspiring others of what they can do and what they must be. Sometimes we cannot even organize our own lives but we didn't know that some simple things we are doing would be a great and memorable one to our friends, family, fellows and also to God. We may not see this but it gave inspiration to others, and that's why many of the people around us taking care of us. It is not just because we gave an inspirations to them but also, we are the one who gave meaning to their lives. We are the one making it perfect and meaningful. In that case, we can inspire them to do better things and be a good example to the next generation. It is not just a normal idea i am saying but an idea, a true meaning of life came out not just from my mind but also from my heart. We have times to make our life better and be the best one
The truth is, life has no explanations. It is just it is. Love to live. And, live to love. Be kind, be good, be better and be an inspiration.
The truth is, life has no explanations. It is just it is. Love to live. And, live to love. Be kind, be good, be better and be an inspiration.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Boracay Island
Boracay Island is located in the province of Aklan with a land area of about 10 square kilometers. The island is famous for its powdery white sand and now considered as one of the best beaches in the world. From an unknown travel destination years ago, Boracay is now teeming with upscale tourists from all over the world.
Boracay Island of todays local news is one of the most tourists spot in Philippines. It is said to be one of the most beautiful island in the world. In this Island, many things could a visitor can do. One of the example is diving. Boracay is known also as one of the best beaches in the Philippines that was good in diving activity. That is why many visitors love to visit in Bora(short term for Boracay Beach) and make activities Bora made to offer.
Also, Boracay Beach had its nature of having beautiful trees, clean water in the sea, thin sands, etc. Sports like volleyball is also one of the sports that is always played by the visitors. It is because the sand in Bora is not hard and it is not difficult for the people playing volleyball that they could be outbalance.
Today, Boracay Island is still making good of the island to make tourists and local Filipinos visit it. They are also making new buildings and hotels for their visitors to be entertained well and to have a place where they can stay and relax.
Boracay Island of todays local news is one of the most tourists spot in Philippines. It is said to be one of the most beautiful island in the world. In this Island, many things could a visitor can do. One of the example is diving. Boracay is known also as one of the best beaches in the Philippines that was good in diving activity. That is why many visitors love to visit in Bora(short term for Boracay Beach) and make activities Bora made to offer.
Also, Boracay Beach had its nature of having beautiful trees, clean water in the sea, thin sands, etc. Sports like volleyball is also one of the sports that is always played by the visitors. It is because the sand in Bora is not hard and it is not difficult for the people playing volleyball that they could be outbalance.
Today, Boracay Island is still making good of the island to make tourists and local Filipinos visit it. They are also making new buildings and hotels for their visitors to be entertained well and to have a place where they can stay and relax.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Love Story
One upon a time, there was a guy who was searching for the right girl. He attended parties of his friends hoping that someday, somehow, he will meet the girl he was searching for. One day, he meet a girl named Trish. Trish is a silent one. He loved very much the guy. Also, everyday, the girl always told the guy that she really really love the guy. Also, the guy thought that Trish could be the right girl he was searching for a long time. The guy spend his times with the girl and at the same time, spending also his money just to make the girl happy and buy things the girl wish him to buy. After how many months, the guy felt tired of spending money and gifts to the girl. At that time, the guy think to have a broke-up with the girl. When the time that they are with each other, the guy told the girl what he feel. "I'm so tired, I don't know if you love me. I'm sorry, but I must finish our relationship". After the guy spoke, the girl named Trish smile in front of him, steps backward, and speechless. The girl just walk away with a zero words came out from her mouth. After their break-up, the guy then had met many girls, dated them, but no one of them the guy think could be the right one except the girl he had broke-up with named Trish. After a weeks, a month and then a year, there is nothing or just a little news from that girl. Many tries and many opportunities but all the girls he met was not the right one for him. The guy, again search for Trish but he didn't find her. A week, a month and then a year passes by but still, he did not find Trish. In that reason, the guy went to the nearest church to pray that hope he will find Trish. When he was in the church, there is a wedding happening right at there. He thought that if he did not had a broke-up with Trish, they might be married at the same church. The guy enter the church and try to look up who are the groom and the bride. After the kissing time of the bride and the groom, the people at the church clapping their hands. At the same time, the guy also clap his hands feeling happy for the groom that he found the girl he was looking for. But, unlike him, still searching for the one he loves. When the bride and the groom faces their visitors, the guy sees them and felt nervous, conscious. His heart beats as fast as an airplane. He felt like the world is going to destroy. Yes, the bride he saw happy, beautiful and gorgeous that was married a while ago was Trish. The girl he was searching for the past years. The girl he loved is in front of him, and now is married to the other guy. After that wedding, the guy promise himself that he will never love again.
Lesson?
Take every single moment momentous. Take time to appreciate the importance if the person loving you. And try to think of what is the right choice to be choose. Because it could be too late to realize the mistakes we already does.
Lesson?
Take every single moment momentous. Take time to appreciate the importance if the person loving you. And try to think of what is the right choice to be choose. Because it could be too late to realize the mistakes we already does.
Tuna Industry
One of the pride of General Santos City, Philippines is their most delicious fresh tuna. Because of this, General Santos City celebrates "Tuna Festival" in every month of September.General Santos City is a three time awardee for the "Most Competitive City" in the Philippines for the years 1999-2000 (all cities), 2000-2001 (mid-sized city) and 2001-2002, an honor bestowed by the Asian Institute of Management SGV policy forum and the Department of Trade and Industry.
For this reason, fishing is a PhP50 billion industry in the Philippines. It contributes about 4% of the country’s GNP. With an annual production volume of 2.4 million metric tons of fish, it directly provides livelihood and employment to over one million Filipinos.Tuna is among the 200 or so species of fish found in the country that have high commercial value. The Philippines ranks 7th among the top tuna producing countries in the world, both in terms of fresh/frozen tuna and canned tuna.
Indeed, These salient special features of the General Santos Fish Port Complex could well be competitive with the international fish port facilities catering the ever growing tuna industry of General Santos City.
For this reason, fishing is a PhP50 billion industry in the Philippines. It contributes about 4% of the country’s GNP. With an annual production volume of 2.4 million metric tons of fish, it directly provides livelihood and employment to over one million Filipinos.Tuna is among the 200 or so species of fish found in the country that have high commercial value. The Philippines ranks 7th among the top tuna producing countries in the world, both in terms of fresh/frozen tuna and canned tuna.
Indeed, These salient special features of the General Santos Fish Port Complex could well be competitive with the international fish port facilities catering the ever growing tuna industry of General Santos City.
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are an unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. According to the latest accurate survey done, there are 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name.
The Chocolate Hills are a famous tourist attraction of Bohol. They are featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province. They are in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines; they have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage.
The Chocolate Hills is a must see for kids and the child of heart its because many said it looks like a true delicious chocolate. It's a wonder of nature and is one of the most recommended tourist attractions in the Philippines.When you get to the Chocolate Hills you'll be immediately convinced that this is not man made. The name Chocolate Hills come from the grass on the hills that turn chocolate brown during the dry season in the Philippines. The hills are cone-shaped, about the same size, and cover an area of 50 square kilometers. It's a natural wonder once you get a chance to see them.There isn't an exact count of the hills comprising the Chocolate Hills. Though the estimate of 1,268 hills isn't really off. The Chocolate Hills baffle geologists. There is a debate among them regarding the origin of the Chocolate Hills. There is an explanation of the origin of the Chocolate Hills in a bronze plaque on the observation deck you'll find there. The plaque says that the Chocolate Hills were the result of erosion, but you can be sure that is not the only explanation geologists have given.There are two famous legends that explain the origin of the Chocolate hills. The popular one is about two giants who hurled rocks and boulders during a fight between them. They got really exhausted after a few days of fighting. They soon forgot what started the conflict and left the place as friends. The funny part is that both giants forgot to clean up the mess they made, which became the chocolate hills.The romantic one associated with this tourist attraction is about a giant named Arogo who fell in love with a mortal named Aloya. When Aloya died Arogo cried in anguish, his tear drops fell to the earth and dried up forming the Chocolate hills.When visiting the Chocolate Hills you'll have a place to stay at the Chocolate Hills Complex, its a little hotel-restaurant with a swimming pool and an observation deck. You may also go to the Sagbayan Peak mountain resort. It also has its own observation deck, swimming pools, a children's park, a butterfly dome, a hotel, and a tarsier sanctuary. A golf course is also in the making.
Today, Bohol's Chocolate Hills is said to be someday's most visit place here in Philippines. It is why Filipinos are making it more delightful and more attractive to tourists.
The Chocolate Hills are a famous tourist attraction of Bohol. They are featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province. They are in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines; they have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage.
The Chocolate Hills is a must see for kids and the child of heart its because many said it looks like a true delicious chocolate. It's a wonder of nature and is one of the most recommended tourist attractions in the Philippines.When you get to the Chocolate Hills you'll be immediately convinced that this is not man made. The name Chocolate Hills come from the grass on the hills that turn chocolate brown during the dry season in the Philippines. The hills are cone-shaped, about the same size, and cover an area of 50 square kilometers. It's a natural wonder once you get a chance to see them.There isn't an exact count of the hills comprising the Chocolate Hills. Though the estimate of 1,268 hills isn't really off. The Chocolate Hills baffle geologists. There is a debate among them regarding the origin of the Chocolate Hills. There is an explanation of the origin of the Chocolate Hills in a bronze plaque on the observation deck you'll find there. The plaque says that the Chocolate Hills were the result of erosion, but you can be sure that is not the only explanation geologists have given.There are two famous legends that explain the origin of the Chocolate hills. The popular one is about two giants who hurled rocks and boulders during a fight between them. They got really exhausted after a few days of fighting. They soon forgot what started the conflict and left the place as friends. The funny part is that both giants forgot to clean up the mess they made, which became the chocolate hills.The romantic one associated with this tourist attraction is about a giant named Arogo who fell in love with a mortal named Aloya. When Aloya died Arogo cried in anguish, his tear drops fell to the earth and dried up forming the Chocolate hills.When visiting the Chocolate Hills you'll have a place to stay at the Chocolate Hills Complex, its a little hotel-restaurant with a swimming pool and an observation deck. You may also go to the Sagbayan Peak mountain resort. It also has its own observation deck, swimming pools, a children's park, a butterfly dome, a hotel, and a tarsier sanctuary. A golf course is also in the making.
Today, Bohol's Chocolate Hills is said to be someday's most visit place here in Philippines. It is why Filipinos are making it more delightful and more attractive to tourists.
Banaue Rice Terraces
If you are a nature lover, you will like it here in the Philippines. It is here where some of the most beautiful wonders of nature are found. These world-renowned wonders of nature are sights to behold and to enjoy by citizens of the world. This is one of the place in the Philippines i think that should be visit and discover.
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