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Hugh Jackman : Sexiest Man Alive

2008-11-20T05:47:00.000-08:00

Last Year it was George Clooney named as the People's sexiest man alive. But this year, it's X-Men's (the Movie) wolverine Hugh Jackman. The 6ft 2" aussie is married to Deborra Lee Furness and has 2 adaptive kids namely: Oscar (8), and Ava (3).

Some of his movies that I have watch are as follows: X-Men: The Last Stand, Van Helsing, Happy Feet (voice over),SwordFish, Kate&Leopold, and Deception. I don’t know basically what are their bases in choosing the sexiest man. I think they choose him because of his ruggedly handsome looks. Mostly on his movies that I have watch, I notice he always have this ruggedly look on his face even if he is wearing a formal attire. As of now, Hugh though is one tough Hollywood guy who has been working a lot for his upcoming film Australia. Her co-star for the said movie, Nicole Kidman describes him “tough and romantic” and also added, “Woman’s jaw drop when Hugh walks into the room.”

You can know more of his details by reading the People’s Magazine November issue.

Also, here is the link where you can read the complete details about this guy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Jackman

Power 2 Refer

2008-11-18T22:28:00.000-08:00

I have been searching the internet this past few days about ways on earning money online. Fortunately I got this one, its power to refer from projecteasymoney.net site. You can earn money by just promoting the link that they will send to you in your email. You can Refer your friends by simply give them your link. If they register to the link that you give to them, automatically you start earning money. Money is sent thru western union so its not really hassle unlike pay pal or alert pay. Also I could definitely say this is not a scam 'coz this site supports the Philippine Children Foundation. Scammers won't use a certain foundation to earn money right? Feeling ko lang...

To anybody out there who is interested kindly click the link below:

http://power2refer.webs.com/hiimmae.htm

Enter your name and Email address. Then hit the CLICK button. Instructions will be sent to your email which usually took 24 hours. I received their email the next day.

11th Philippine Web Awards

2008-11-11T18:30:00.000-08:00

You can now vote for your fave blog/sites for the 11th Philippine Web Awards thru texting or online voting. You can view the complete list of nominees at this site: http://www.philippinewebawards.com/nominees.asp

In this year there will be 100 qualified semifinalist in 18 different categories. The entry that receives the most number of votes combining text and online votes will win the People's Choice Award. Entries that will enter in the finals round will be announced this coming December 31 and will be based by the criteria set by the panel of judges which can also be shown in the PWA site. The chosen site will win the Best WebSite Award. The voting will end at 12 midnight on February 26, 2009 and the awards night will be held the next day February 27. The winners of course will still be publish in the PWA website.

Miss Earth 2008 Beauty Pageant

2008-11-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

IT was showned in ABS-CBN last sunday November 9 the coronation night of Miss Earth 2008 where 85 delegates from different parts of the world join the said beauty pageant. It said to be one of the three biggest beauty pageants in the world right after ( Miss Universe and Miss International). It is produced by Carousel Productions and Miss Earth Foundation.

Before the live telecast was shown, it was already said by a reporter in TV Patrol Linggo that the Philippines made a history in the said pageant. So Im not really shock at the end of the coronation night that they announce the winner was the Miss Philippines. As I have notice most judges are Filipinos and you know Filipinos don't like black they like whiter skin. That's why all whitening products are so in the market. Is there a blackening lotion available in the stores here? LOL, I highly doubt it.

Anyhow, I'm grateful that Miss Philippines won. She makes us Filipinos proud its not easy being there on stage and the pressure she's getting. I read comments from a Philippine Entertainment site PEP, saying. its still "lutong macaw" coz its held here in the Philippines. But I don't think so coz if it's really lutong macaw then at the start of this contest last 2001 they should let the representative Miss Philippines won. Some said "hay naku pinoy talaga kaya di umaasenso ang pinas dahit sa mga inggiterot inggitera." Aren't we are supposed to be happy that she won. Always see the good side of everyone, right? ^_^

Below are the names of the Miss Earth '08 winner(s) and the top 16:

Miss Earth 2008 : Miss Philippines - Karla Paula Henry

Miss Earth Air(1st): Miss Tanzania - Miriam Odemba

Miss Earth Water(2nd): Miss Mexico - Abigail Elizalde

Miss Earth Fire(3rd): Miss Brazil - Tatiane Alves

Top 8 :

Mariana Rodríguez(Colombia),Adriana Reverón (Spain),Nasanin Nuri(Switzerland),Daniela Torrealba(Venezuela),Karla Paula Henry(Philippines),Miriam Odemba(Tanzania),Abigail Elizalde(Mexico),Tatiane Alves(Brazil)

Top 16:

Hana Svobodová(Czech Republic),Seo Seol-hee (Korea),Uko Ezinne(Nigeria),Karolina Filipkowska(Poland),Ruxandra Popa(Romania),Anna Mezentseva (Russia),Piyaporn Deejing (Thailand),Jana Murrell(USA),Karla Paula Henry(Philippines),Miriam Odemba(Tanzania),Abigail Elizalde(Mexico),Tatiane Alves(Brazil)

Date of Event: November 9, 2008

Place: Clark Expo Ampitheater, Los Angeles Pampanga

Hosts/Emcees: Billy Joe Crawford, Riza Santos( Miss Earth Canada '06), Priscilla Meirelles(Miss Earth '04)

Creating a Perfect Baby : Possible with Technology ! =)

2008-11-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

Since I am nearly due in giving birth, I was browsing the cnn.com site hoping to get some information about giving birth and some latest news about pregnancy today. This news was posted last October 30, so its kinda a bit old already but its still interesting though.

October 30, 2008

" With rapid advances in scientific knowledge of the human genome and our increasing ability to modify and change genes, this scenario of "designing" your baby could well be possible in the near future.

Techniques of genetic screening are already being used -- whereby embryos can be selected by sex and checked for certain disease-bearing genes. This can lead to either the termination of a pregnancy, or if analyzed at a pre-implantation stage when using In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), can enable the pregnancy to be created using only non-disease bearing genes.

British scientists last week developed a "genetic MoT" test, which offers a universal method of screening embryos for diseases using a new technique of karyomapping, which is more efficient than previous processes.

The test would be taken on a two-day-old IVF embryo and is yet to be validated, but it could mark a significant change; allowing doctors to screen for gene combinations that create higher risks of diabetes, heart disease or cancer.

Experts estimate the test, if licensed by the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, could be available for around $3000.

In the future we may also be able to "cure" genetic diseases in embryos by replacing faulty sections of DNA with healthy DNA, in a process called germ line therapy. This has been performed on animal embryos but is currently illegal for humans.

Furthermore, the developing technologies of genetic alteration open up a whole new set of possibilities -- which could result in so-called "designer babies."

The technique -- known as inheritable genetic modification -- modifies genes in eggs, sperm or early embryos and results in the altered genes being passed on to future generations. Should parents be allowed to create their babies?

This could potentially irreversibly alter the human species. So, the obvious question arises: should we be doing this?

Some countries have made genetic screening or alteration illegal by law, and the ethical questions surrounding the uses of the technology are vast -- creating a palpable tension over the subject.

In September, Internet giants Google and Microsoft withdrew adverts for sex selection products and other services considered illegal in India when they were threatened with legal action.

The Center for Genetics and Society is trying to encourage debate on the topic -- as soon as possible.

Executive director of the organization, Richard Hayes, told CNN that the general public of most countries was missing out on taking part in the debate.

"The debate has taken place amongst scientists and science journalists, but average people feel overwhelmed with the technical detail. They feel disempowered."

Hayes said his organization supported the use of embryo screening to help prevent the passing on of serious diseases and disorders like Cystic Fibrosis, but is wary of other technologies and how genetic screening and alteration can be misused.

"We support the use of that to allow couples at risk to have healthy children. But for non-medical, cosmetic purposes, we believe this would undermine humanity and create a techno-eugenic rat race," Hayes said.

He said there were immense amounts of resources being poured into developing gene altering techniques and no laws in many countries to stop them from starting clinics that could offer selected cosmetic traits.

"As technology advances it is possible that any number of human characteristics in part influenced by genes could come under human control. Right now there is an enormous amount of research being conducted to correlate specific genes with specific characteristics."

One of the organizations researching genetic alteration is the University of California Irvine's Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.

Professor of biological chemistry and developmental and cell biology, and co-director of the Center, Peter Donovan, feels the research could have massive benefits.

After his team discovered a greatly improved method for genetically manipulating human embryonic stem cells earlier this year, Donovan said:

"The ability to generate large quantities of cells with altered genes opens the door to new research into many devastating disorders.

"Not only will it allow us to study diseases more in-depth, it also could be a key step in the successful development of future stem cell therapies," Donovan

But according to Hayes the potential for misuse of this technology could have dire consequences for the human race.

"This runs many risks. It's used in many countries to avoid the birth of female children.

"The technologies are going to be accessible to affluent couples and would be used in ways that could increase inequality. The last thing we need now is a genetic elite.

"This designing aspect would also lead to an objectification of children as commodities."

Hayes said it was important that people began debating the issues now so the correct "rules, regulations and regulatory oversights" could be established before the technology was complete and accessible. "

Source: www.cnn.com