A(H1N1) or Dengue?

the scare for A(H1N1) became widespread all over the world and we are all doing our ways to escape and/or eradicate it. with proper diet and medicines being developed, still the virus is unstoppable. with the changing weather conditions and a little abnormal in my lifestyle lately, i almost suspected that i caught it. i had flu for 3 days now and i've been trying to strengthen my immune system once again by taking the prescribed meds and eating right.

but we should not all be focusing on A(H1N1) virus alone. we should be aware too that this is also the time of dengue spread. though this is only transferred through a mosquito bite, we might be forgetting that this also starts with a common flu.

i myself have been a victim of dengue when i was 20. i caught it when i took care of my brothers who got it a week prior. i had the fastest time to recover for we already know how to deal with it. a lot of fluids and of course, vitamin C for your immune system. in just 3 days, i was discharged off the hospital.

i am experiencing flu right now and my temperature rises and drops down. i certainly hope that this was not A(H1N1) for i have not encountered a victim yet. and as i turn back to the symptoms of both flu-related sicknesses, the only thing i've got are the muscle pains and headaches.

A(H1N1) symptoms:
Cough
Congestion
Nasal Congestion
Nausea/Vomiting
Diarrhea
Body aches
Joint Pains
Fevers
Sore throat
Headaches
Fatigue
Decreased energy
Rarely death in more severe cases, especially from pneumonia.

Dengue symptoms:
High continuous fever lasting for 2-7 days
Nausea/vomiting
Abdominal pain
Body weakness
Bleeding tendencies from nose and gums
Persistent red spots on the face, extremities and trunks

we always believe that prevention is better than cure. so we start with a clean living environment, taking care of our health and eating right.

right now i am taking what the doctor has prescribed. hopefully, i am fully recovered by monday for work. gosh, i really miss a lot!

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Michael Jackson dies at 50

i am not unfamiliar with the name. in fact, i was one of those children that grew up with Billy Jean, Bad, and Thriller. Michael Jackson is a household name and probably the generation coming after our time would only see him as the child molester, the cosmetic patient and big money.

this morning i less heard that the King of Pop had passed away and i was hoping that this was just a dream. until later on that everybody was buzzing and it was confirmed at the UCLA Hospital that Michael Jackson is dead on thursday afternoon on the US (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009). suddenly i came running back through the events that happened in his life and of course the music of the true legend.

he has been making music even before i was alive and my parents have been enjoying his music since then. a lot of revivals from his songs have been made like Boyzone's Ben and Mariah Carey's I'll Be There.

lately on this year's American Idol, Michael Jackson's music has been the theme for the Top 13 and it was a great privilege for them to sing his songs. also last year, Filipinos stand tall for reliving Michael Jackson's Thriller as Cebu inmates danced to the tune. his only record that soared to 100 million copies sold!

i remember that we had copies of his videos and cassettes and still i got the chills for the production of Thriller. and still i can't help myself stomping my feet to Michael Jackson's dance tunes. and he produces music videos that always come up like movies. indeed he got so many influenced by his moonwalk and other things in regard to his music.

despite all the troubles that he underwent these couple of years, Michael Jackson's legacy to the music industry will always be remembered. Michael Jackson is an accomplished man but it is a sad goodbye.

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Kris Lawrence shares Moments of Love

kris lawrence has just launched a collection of love song remakes with Moments of Love. 12 tracks are romantic anthems from the 80's featuring the hit single Careless Whisper. kris lawrence resurrected these hits with his adult contemporary R&B style that gave justice to his one of a kind character.

suddenly, right here waiting, honestly, all my life, your song, now and forever, i will take you forever, without you, we all fall in love sometimes, careless whisper, just tell me you love me and an original composition of moments of love are the 12 tracks in this album.

three tracks are done in collaboration with three of kris' friends. one of which is with the prince of philippine R&B, Jay-r (right here waiting), international sensation billy crawford (all my life) and denise laurel (i will take you forever).

aside to his fedora hat and stylish outfits, kris lawrence also showcased his musical versatility by playing the piano in this album.

MCA Universal launched this album at a special engagement for all kris lawrence fans at the Eastwood Central Plaza last June 20 2009.

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Buzzing in The Singing Bee

i had another celeb encounter last Friday at the grounds of now, ABS-CBN! i remember not too long ago that i was at the rival station a few blocks away for live variety show. i have witnessed a live taping of The Singing Bee which is hosted by Cesar Montano. for that night, five teams under the Wedding theme compete for the Singing Bee Championship.

the show opened with Zsazsa Padilla singing on the background also revealing her single in her latest album. "Unchanging Love" -- which is also Martin Nievera's song for newlyweds, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo.

the contestants were:
Nina, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos - the Wedding Singers
Carlene Aguilar, Nina Ricci Alagao, Miriam Quiambao - the Brides
Evangeline Pascual, Glenda Garcia, Dexter Doria - Monster Moms
and two teams composed of wedding designers and wedding officials.

first who got eliminated are the Monster Moms. among all the other contestants, the Wedding Singers get to the final level and competed with the former champions composed of Ogie Diaz, Joy Viado and Beverly Salviejo. the Wedding Singers outplayed the champions and will return to raise their cash prize on the following week.

after the taping, we were so privileged to interview the host Mr. Cesar Montano and asked some details on his experiences in and out of the show. he even spilled some information on his upcoming activities.

here is our exclusive interview with the host Cesar Montano:


catch my quick TV exposure together with Sire and Joriben at The Singing Bee on June 27 2009 630PM on our Kapamilya, ABS-CBN 2

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Project Runway asst director holds music video shoot

Let's meet up and be in a music video!!!

Assistant director to Project Runway Philippines season 1, needs about 150 volunteer extras for a music video concert scene on Saturday.

If you guys are free you should come, its 6-10pm at UP (University of the Philippines Diliman) in Aldaba Hall. The band is Soapdish. Invite your friends!

Aldaba hall is the small theater beside the UP film institute. The jeep that goes around UP passes by this. Find the UP theater, and behind it is Aldaba Hall.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Venue: UP Diliman Aldaba Hall
RSVP: 09154480674

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ohmski goes back to school

before i have already realized that we don't have any professionals in the family. no one ever took a college course that will undergo board exams and professional licensing processes. i belong to a family of 4 children and 2 of us already graduated. my sister now works at a hotel company and i am working at a multimedia company. not very much fulfilled with my status but everything is under control. (i hope.)

out of the blue last sunday, my parents had something to pop out of their heads. suddenly they offered me to go back to college for another Bachelor's degree. this time, to become an engineer or an architect someday. i was just typing something for my dad's work and they want me to take up a professional and licensed course. they thought that after my younger siblings graduated, they will be enrolling me immediately back to college.

i've come to think about it since i've wanted to go back to school someday. maybe for a Master's degree or a vocation. i have agreed with them as long as they will be providing all expenses. as for me, back to the spoiled person and just opening up my hand for daily allowance and tuition fees. lol

engineering and architecture are both good courses but i'm confused of what to choose just to give in to my parents' request. i want to escape that Math theories and formulas etc and especially Physics that's why i went on another course before. i have no regrets of taking up Advertising and PR in fact i graduated with honors. the only problem is, i still have no practice of it since i graduated. :( i fear that what if i don't excel in the field that i would be taking up, would they get disappointed? maybe but i don't want it to happen.

i'm also concerned of what school to go to when they send me off again. i have no problems with my school before but this time, is it wrong to demand to them to send me to a private school? maybe in a more recognized university?

i have a few months left to think about this because my brothers are graduating next year.

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SandBox provides everything you need

a new networking portal has been launched by the power of Smart Communications. introducing Sandbox, combining social networking, media streaming, online marketplace and others. downloading and chat is also provided and since this is powered by the leading mobile communications company, expect that you can access your account through your mobile phones!

as regarding to social networking sites, you can send messages to your friends, upload photos and videos, make your profile and have fun! its Digisoria feature allows you to sell and buy items online and have trades with other Sandbox users.

even celebs are in it too. a few in the list are Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, Chris Tiu and Ramon Bautista. all having their own TV campaigns. Eraserheads are still tied up as you can browse and listen to their songs at Sandbox.

at a special event invite last June 11 at the Bureau Bar at A.Venue, we have witnessed the launch of Sandbox and even got my VIP Pussycat Dolls concert ticket for those who came first 50 at the venue! woot! thanks Sandbox.

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