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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366770852017-11-11T22:41:40.827+08:00Life of a GeekRM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-75157061397393027302017-11-02T16:10:00.001+08:002017-11-02T16:10:19.803+08:00Life Lately
Life has been good so far. Lately, I've been traveling more frequently for work and vacation. Just for the month of October, I flew at least 8 times, two of them were 8hrs long each. Okay, so uhm... booking a flight to Australia for four days was the biggest mistake of the year. I never thought that I'd fell in love with Sydney. I love every bit of it - the place, the people, the culture, the food, and their genuine hospitality. To be honest, I cried as I left my mate's flat at Burwood (good thing, my Uber driver didn't notice it). It was bittersweet. I still have pending trips in Seoul (in a few weeks YEY), Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. I am thinking of ditching my Hong Kong trip this December because I might run out of leave credits (although I still have many, it wasn't really a priority trip, I mean, I bought the tickets out of impulse LOL).

Anyway, about work, I am triggered. No, don't get me wrong. I have no problems with my colleagues. Well, here's the thing: a tall condominium (about 33-stories high) located approximately 3 nautical miles from the final approach to runway 05 of Davao International Airport has been making news lately. Apparently, it's been making rounds in the headlines lately because of its tall boom cranes. According to pilots, their ground proximity warning system blares off as they commence the approach to runway 05. To mitigate this issue, the state ordered us to limit our takeoffs and landings - runway 05 departures, and runway 23 for landing. Everything is concentrated on one airspace. Meaning, all of my landings and takeoff are on possible collision course. To make things worse, the new procedure completely disregards the basic laws of aerodynamics. Aircraft flying in and out of Davao are at risks - they operate regardless of the wind condition. They should land and take-off against the wind. To make things worse, there's this news article which triggered not just me but also some of my colleagues at the airline companies. I just hate when people act as if they know everything but they really aren't knowledgeable about their topic? It's so irritating. You know me, I have a low tolerance for bullshit and stupidity. Here's an excerpt of what I wrote in my email sent to the editor:

I know we are all entitled to give opinions, but his opinions are just way out of line. It elicits ignorance. He's not even an aviation expert. What does he know about the procedures done by air traffic controllers and pilots? Nada. Nothing. I do hope your writers research more before they write 'technical' opinions like this one.

Okay, enough with this rant. I am looking forward to my Autumn trip to Seoul in a few weeks. Yey!
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-85769433971514515842017-08-27T00:15:00.000+08:002017-08-27T00:15:00.588+08:00Patay Na Si Hesus: A Movie Review

I was never a fan of Filipino mainstream movies. I find it overrated, overhyped, and sometimes, it's not worth my money. Sometimes, the plot and story lines are often overused. I'm this type of movie goer who overanalyzes every element of the movie (on rare occasions, however, I watch flicks that don't need critical thinking). Since the advent of Filipino indie movies in the early 2000s, it had touched several subjects that were considered taboo in mainstream media. I have never seen a movie that is so funny, so poignant, and so insane in many levels.

There are so many movies that portray the typical life of a Filipino family, but none of them portrayed it like Patay Na Si Hesus did.

Set in Cebu City, the story follows Iyay (Jaclyn Jose) as she forces her family to travel all the way to Dumaguete to attend the wake of her estranged husband. As the movie progressed, we get to witness each and every family member's frustrations on love, career, and life in general. Armed with the superb writing and screenwriting, everyone performed well, not to mention watching Jaclyn Jose cursing in Bisaya language with no awkward Tagalog twang. The family road trip did not just take you to the verdant landscapes of southern Cebu and Negros Oriental - it is a trip of life. Along the way, we meet some speed bumps - frustrations and disappointments - but ultimately, it's our family who would give us support and help us continue to move on.

Whether you're a certified bisdak or not, you'll certainly love this movie. There was never a dull moment in this movie, and the humor was just on point. Well, you can't go wrong with the Bisaya punchlines. A few might think that some punchlines were overdone, but I didn't mind it at all. As the movie progresses, the emotions start to build up until the end of the movie.

Beyond those crunchy verbal sparrings and insults, Patay Na Si Hesus celebrates love, friendship, forgiveness, and the value of family. Every Bisaya speaking person shall watch this. It may not be your typical indie movie, but it's worth your time and money. It is so refreshing to watch a Bisaya movie on a silver screen. I couldn't be prouder!

Rating: 9/10

RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-42828288783105140062017-08-26T17:24:00.002+08:002017-08-26T17:25:08.801+08:00Singapore launches "Passion Made Possible" brand

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) jointly unveiled recently a unified brand, Passion Made Possible, to market Singapore internationally for tourism and business purposes. The agencies' first joint brand is a bold move to put forth Singapore's unique attitude and mindset: a passionate, never-settling spirit of determination and enterprise that constantly pursues possibilities and reinvention.

With the themes of 'passion' and 'possibilities' entrenched in Singapore's history and imbued in the nation's psyche, and told through stories of the people, Passion Made Possible is the embodiment of the country's track record and tenacity to fulfill passions and continually create new possibilities.

With a different approach from previous brands of STB's YourSingapore and EDB's Future Ready Singapore, Passion Made Possible presents Singapore's attributes beyond tourism and business. This will provide the opportunity and platform for Singaporeans and residents to showcase their enterprising and persevering spirit to the world and serve as a unifying brand for Singapore on the international front.

"With Passion Made Possible, STB is presenting a brand that can tell a fuller Singapore story beyond just tourism. This brand articulates what we stand for as a country and supports the telling of many stories about this destination and its people. It will allow us to build a deeper and more personal connection between Singapore and our fans and friends, even when they are not actively thinking about travel. This brand is in line with Quality Tourism as it will appeal to the more sophisticated tourists who are seeking more aspirational value propositions in their travel" said Mr. Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive of STB.

Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of EDB, added, "Singapore is making the shift from being primarily an investment-driven economy to one that will be led by innovation. In particular, local and international companies are seeking to create new products, services, and solutions that will have a stronger impact in Asia. It is time to send a strong and clear signal that companies can do this successfully from Singapore and turn possibilities into reality. Singapore and Singaporeans are where we are today because we pushed the limits of what's possible, and did not allow constraints to hold us back."

The Passion Made Possible Global Campaign

Following its debut, Passion Made Possible will be unveiled worldwide in various cities throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States of America through consumer launches, trade events, industry partnerships, and global marketing campaigns featuring campaign films and visuals to bring to life how Singapore is Passion Made Possible.

For the Philippines, a Singapore Travel Showcase will be held in Manila at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from September 15 – 17. The showcase will feature collaborations between Singapore – Passion Made Possible brand personalities and Filipino key opinion leaders and personalities. It will also serve as a platform to share how Singapore can enable Filipino travelers and visitors to realize their passions and dreams. Aside from attractive airfare and travel deals for Singapore, visitors to the 3-day fair can also expect an exciting line up of activities, performances, and programs featuring some of Singapore's best offerings, attractions and brands such as Irvin's Salted Egg, Naiise, and Benjamin Barker.

RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-81463198745518247362017-08-23T23:10:00.002+08:002017-08-23T23:10:43.032+08:00MFGM: The Latest Breakthrough in Pediatric Nutrition

The first five years of a child's development is very crucial. At this stage, every milestone of the child determines how much potential the child can achieve in the future.

That's why most parents invest to provide proper nutrition and care for their child's development, so as to help their child's physical and mental growth. During the early stages of growth, 90% of which are accounted on the child's brain. The latest breakthrough in pediatric nutrition may just offer parents the help they need.

MFGM or milk fat globule membrane is a tri-layer complex rich in bioactive components that have been proven in studies to support the cognitive development of infants. A study reveals that MFGM contributes in the behavioral or EQ development of children.

MFGM has been successfully extracted and reintroduced into supplemental milk formula for infants and children, making it closely similar with the gold standard of pediatric nutrition.

One of the leading experts in this field, Tore Jesper Andersen, said that the naturally-occurring milk component will forever change the landscape in pediatric nutrition. He also added that this is about successfully extracting MFGM and introducing it to milk formula to maximize its efficacy for the development of our children.

A study by Dr. Niklas Timby of Umea University in Sweden further supports the study, that there are positive effects of MFGM on the cognitive development of the child. Infants fed with MFGM-enriched milk had significantly higher cognitive scores than those infants who were fed a formula without MFGM. Cognitive scores weren't also different from results reported for breastfed infants.

Another study on the effects of MFGM also showed that the compound is beneficial in strengthening the child's immune system. The milk formula reduces the incidence of acute otitis media ad episodes of bloody diarrhea in infants.

The benefits of MFGM truly ushers a new era in pediatric healthcare and nutrition, giving parents and pediatricians more ways of helping prepare and protect children for tomorrow's challenges. This has brought pediatric nutrition closest to the gold standard of nutrition.
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-36809027608651413212017-07-25T01:11:00.000+08:002017-07-25T01:11:10.663+08:00Two Less Lonely People In The World

Love is definitely one of the most complex things in the world. Biochemistry may have an explanation about its nature and how our physical body reacts to it, but no one completely understands it until you finally experienced it. Sometimes, it comes into your life when you least expect it.

Kita Kita (I See You) is not your ordinary rom-com movie. It is not about the sappy kind of love that we always see on prime time TV. It is all about the love that we've always wished - kind and unconditional. Having Empoy Marquez and Alessandra de Rossi play the leading roles of this movie already set it apart from others. Their unusual pairing was effective that it made me laugh and cry in some parts of the flick. Empoy's ordinary looks and Alessandra's blindness clearly sends a message that genuine love just happens spontaneously. What matters most is your heart and not your physical looks. There's this invisible yet strong energy that drives two souls to meet at some point in their lives. Sometimes, it can be painful, but it is still the most beautiful thing to experience. After all, life is all about taking chances.

The shooting location (Sapporo, Japan) and KZ Tandingan's heartfelt rendition of Air Supply's 'Two Less Lonely People in the World' truly enhanced the overall mood of the movie. I have never seen a Pinoy rom-com movie that is so straightforward, sincere, and poignant.

Definitely a must-watch! This is one of my most favorite Pinoy movies, and I wouldn't mind watching this over and over again.

RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-291371258378859802017-07-21T23:59:00.002+08:002017-07-21T23:59:13.778+08:00Farewell, Chester
Growing up in the early 2000s, the songs of Linkin Park were no stranger to me. In fact, I found their songs powerful and influential since most of my friends sing their hearts out every time they hear 'In The End' and 'Numb' on the radio or TV. Linkin Park was an acquired taste. I was never a fan of Chester's raspy and powerful voice, but after dissecting the lyrics, I became a fan. Behind the screams were words that cut the deepest. Chester, you have helped us to battle our own demons, and it's so sad that you lost your own battle. In the end, it does really matter. The shadow of the day will embrace the world in gray. The sun will set for you, Chester.

When my time comes,
forget the wrong that I've done.
Help me leave behind some,
Reasons to be missed.
And don't resent me,
And when you're feeling empty,
Keep me in your memory.
Leave out all the rest,
Leave out all the rest.

RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-90530873927864147892017-06-07T22:16:00.001+08:002017-06-07T22:16:20.353+08:00Rainy June
Today is my day off and I have so many thoughts to pour out on this post. I don't where to begin, but oh well, here goes nothing.

My asthma has already taken its toll on me. It all started with an allergic rhinitis last month, and it got worse by the third week of May. I don't know, it felt like I inhaled so many pollens and dust that it made my airways constricted. I was having difficulty in breathing, plus add the fact that my work's stressing me out lately. Since three personnel were not around due to training, I was forced to take over their position. I had at least four 24-hr shift last month, and it pisses me off. I don't know, back in my previous facility, we were always informed beforehand. Today, it felt like I'm an on-call doctor. Yeah, the spontaneous overtime is an overkill. I had no choice but to accept it. I'm one of the juniors, and I fucking hate this bureaucracy. I think we need a system overhaul. I strongly believe that we are currently mismanaged by these greedy fucktards. Okay, enough with work. I shouldn't be thinking about it. But hey, don't get me wrong, I love my job. It's my dream to work in the aviation industry but it's just... it's just... some people fail to realize that we should take a break from it sometimes. It is never on my bucket list to be a workaholic, or work 32 to 40 hours straight. Ugh!

Okay, enough with work. I've finally caught up with my favorite series and books. Yey! The season finale of Designated Survivor was a cliffhanger. I have no idea what's in store for President Kirkman in the next season. Speaking of President, the new season of House Of Cards is finally up on Netflix. I made a promise not to watch the entire season in just one or two days. HAHAHA. And oh, I might start reading Rich People Problems after my radar training in Manila.

The rain is making me a bit emotional. I find it really, REALLY hard to move on, and I hate myself for being like that. But, I learned that you can't unlove a person. The feelings will remain, and all you have to do is to muster enough courage and strength to move on one step at a time. I guess I haven't gathered enough strength, yet. Or what if, I chose not to?
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-65735750516424010632017-04-18T23:34:00.001+08:002017-04-18T23:34:18.814+08:00Retina
Whaddup? Last Sunday, I bought a new laptop. It's about time. My 7-year old Macbook (the white one) is slow af and I can no longer multitask (chrome + iMovie + Photoshop). It even slows down if I open MS Word! What a loser.

I bought a new Macbook Pro with a Retina Display. I was torn between buying the sleek 12" Space Gray Macbook or the newest version of Macbook Pro. The newest models of Apple laptops don't have the standard USB port and card reader. Instead, they've changed all of its ports to USB C. It's more expensive since I have to buy a new adaptor for the connectors. But hey, the Macbook Pro Retina display DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The retina display is so worth it. WORTH EVERY FUCKING PENNY. I guess my birthday came early. I won't be spending my birthday abroad (but who knows, right?), but I'm so happy that I have a new laptop hahahaha. Whatever.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-11688159002741314062017-01-03T09:28:00.001+08:002017-01-03T09:28:46.906+08:0001.03
I am tired of playing the nice guy card. Like, seriously. I'm a nice person but once provoked, you will never see the world again. I am seriously pissed off to those people who judge you base from hearsays. I can't fathom why they act like that as if they're some kind of a spoiled brat who cries foul whenever they encounter things that they don't like.

Just give me a chance to work. Rest assured that I am an efficient employee unlike some of your cohorts who know nothing but to spread rumors. They should've changed their occupation to rumor mongers LOL.

And as for you, my dear, I suggest that you should choose your battles wisely. It seems that you have chosen the wrong enemy.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-81508920602353537372016-12-02T01:18:00.000+08:002016-12-02T01:18:03.951+08:00Pure Talent

I've been watching the eleventh season of The Voice, and I am rooting for two - Billy Gilman and We McDonald. Billy's rendition of Anyway was by far his best performance yet on The Voice.

I do hope both of them will make it to the finale.

PS: Miley Cyrus is actually a great coach. I was wrong about her during the start of the show.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-60532831389283636912016-10-31T22:56:00.000+08:002016-10-31T22:56:30.945+08:0010.31
I have read several ghost stories on my newsfeed, so I'll share mine as well.

Last March 2, 2014, I moved to Tacloban City. Months earlier, super typhoon Yolanda wreaked unimaginable havoc in this city, killing thousands of people in an instant. The city during that time still has an unstable electricity connection except for the airport. As day turns to night, the city is plunged into darkness, and it becomes eerily quiet.

I stayed at the third floor of the control tower since the staff house was totally damaged. On the third night, I woke up at exactly 3 in the morning. As I opened my eyes, I saw a tall, dark figure standing at the foot of my bed. At first, I thought it was our office assistant (we were three in the room that time). The figure wasn't moving, and I felt like it was staring at me. The room was dimly lit, all thanks to the moon's illumination, but it was clear as a day that the figure wasn't our office assistant. I just shrugged it off, thinking that my mind was just playing tricks. The next day, I told my experience to my other roommate (my colleague and happens to have a strong third eye). She said nonchalantly, "We're six inside our room. The other three are just lost souls, probably typhoon victims. Just pray."

Weeks later, we were only two inside the room. We were both on our laptops when suddenly, we smelled something. It was a sharp, distinct smell of an Orchid flower. I got anxious and asked my colleague if she smelled something. From her body language, I can sense she was really scared. She whispered, "She's in front of you. Don't forget to pray for her eternal repose." I thought she was joking, but I was feeling cold that time. I prayed hard that night.

The following day, I asked one of the airport employees if he knew someone who loves Orchids. "We have a former employee who used to plant Orchids and other flowers near the control tower. She died during Yolanda", he said.

I still have numerous paranormal stories to share with you, but after Pope Francis held a mass here, the activities dwindled. I guess it's safe to say that majority of them found the light.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-39060591820545246042016-09-03T11:27:00.002+08:002016-09-03T23:55:46.130+08:00Stay Strong, Davao!

When a young boy from Syria got pulled out from the rubble of his home, you sympathized and prayed for him and his family. When the blacks and the LGBT communities in America were attacked by sexists and racists, you sympathized and prayed for their welfare. But when your own fellowmen down south got attacked by terrorists, you mocked and insulted us just because we claimed we are one of the safest cities in the country or simply put, you loathed our current President. No city or country is safe from terrorism. Not even New York, Paris, or Istanbul.

It really broke my heart after seeing photos and videos minutes after the attack. Those innocent people did nothing but to obey the law and did their best to provide something for their families. Everyone was just having a great time with their loved ones. It only took a powerful blast to change everything. Things will never be the same. Irreversible.

We Davaoeños have been through a lot for the past decades. We survived the rebel insurgencies during the 80s. Those were the days when civilians are mercilessly killed by the rebels and bloodshed is as mundane as feeding your pets at home or fetching your child from school.The city had survived and peace reigned for a while. In 1993, a bomb exploded at San Pedro Cathedral, killing dozens of churchgoers. Again, innocent lives were lost in an instant and the lives of their loved ones veered off course. Forever traumatized and scarred for a lifetime. In 2003, dozens were again killed when a powerful C4 bomb went off near the arrival hall of the old terminal of Davao International Airport. But we Davaoeños stood up in those trying times and fought hard to condemn these atrocities.

When your city got engulfed by a large wall of water, or when the swelling river slowly devoured your community, we didn't think twice to lend a helping hand and did the best we could because we are one - we are Filipinos. I got deeply hurt after reading all your hate messages. Worse, all of these came from my fellow countrymen. Honestly, you are all on the same fence with the terrorist group who claimed these attacks. I don't know about you but you don't have a heart. None at all. Both of you have a common denominator - heartless and ruthless.

Let us set aside our political differences and apathy, and unite as one. Together, let us condemn this inhumanity and try to live a peaceful, progressive and better life. We all need to stay vigilant in this crucial time. If Davao City, one of the safest cities in the Philippines, wasn't spared from terrorism, then are we anywhere safer here?

Stay strong, Davao. I know you will get through this crisis. WE WILL get through this. #StayStrongDavao #StayStrongPH

Addendum: Kudos to the Davao 911 Team, Task Force Davao, and all other personnel who were VERY efficient in these trying times.

RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-20783140420073976932016-09-01T21:29:00.000+08:002016-09-01T21:33:14.671+08:00Train of the Undead: A Movie Review of Train to Busan

Credit

Train To Busan (Busanhaeng)

118 minutes

Directed by: Sang-ho Yeon

Starring: Yoo Gong, Dong-seok Ma, Soo-an Kim

I grew up in the generation of zombies. My contemporaries are so obsessed with the undead that they kept on producing movies, TV shows, and novels about it. The plot stays virtually the same yet people are still entertained by it. I enjoyed a few and noticed the evolution of the zombies. They used to be dumb and slow but now they run faster than Usain Bolt. I guess they should qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and maybe... just maybe, they might win medals made of human flesh.

A few months ago, I came across with this movie's trailer on Facebook. I never thought that the Korean movie industry is willing to invest in this kind of genre. But what made this movie stand out from the rest of the zombie flicks?

As a self-confessed zombie geek, almost all movies, TV shows, and books suggest that the zombie apocalypse is a product of a freak bioengineering accident. In the Resident Evil series, the virus came from a top-secret biochemical company. However in the novel of World War Z, the cause of it was clearly unknown as the author vaguely points the source to a patient from China aptly named as 'Patient Zero'. Regardless of the source, there's one plot and that is the struggle to survive. It's just a matter of how you execute the survival.

Train to Busan slightly deviates from the norm. The story starts with a workaholic father (Yoo Gong) and his estranged daughter. The only thing that her daughter wants for her birthday is to travel to Busan, where her mother lives. Sounds like a typical Korean plot to me, yes? As the movie progresses, you get to know more characters which are typically found in a Korean series - hajima (old aunts), high school students reminiscent to Sassy Girl or My Little Bride, a rich yet selfish businessman, and the funny one.

The character development seems impressive, most especially the father and the daughter. At the beginning of the flick, Yoo Gong's character deserves a "Worst Dad of the Year" award but towards the end, the tables have turned. The zombies are actually an allegory to what is happening to our world today. The quintessential hardworking father is often judged by the society yet they didn't know he's doing it for his family. It also portrays the struggles of different classes and the corporate greed who doesn't think of the welfare of the masses.

The concept of being chased by the undead inside a train is fresh. All throughout the movie, you'll wonder how they'll escape. If I were in their place, I'd feel hopeless. Unlike any other zombie flicks, the characters do not really attack the undead unless the need arises. It's all about avoiding them at all cost most especially they are only armed with nothing but strong knuckles, and baseball bats.

Fans of KDrama and Korean movies will find similar elements in Train to Busan. Despite being a horror flick (armed with a mild gore, occasional blood spatter, and violence), there are scenes that are quite sentimental. Koreans do love flashbacks, slow-motion, and a background song played by either Yiruma or Jay Chou. The cinematography was good since some of the angles were shot perfectly, giving their viewers new perspectives.

At some point, I got frightened. The scares were timely and not out of place. The tension between the survivors and the zombies didn't die down; it was zooming at a constant speed! If you're into zombie flicks, Train to Busan is a definite win. Utterly gripping, heartbreaking, and most of all, emotional.

My personal rating? 8/10.

You should definitely watch this. That's an order!

RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-27173534844470232422016-08-07T20:37:00.002+08:002016-09-01T20:15:50.015+08:0026th at Bali, Indonesia

I know I'm 6 days late but... this is the best birthday gift I gave to myself! There's no stopping me from exploring the world! My only wish is that I'd live long enough to explore every corner of the world. Cheers!
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-51021056061301068052016-07-18T00:57:00.000+08:002016-07-18T12:54:39.057+08:00The Worst Air Disaster in Aviation History

I had just finished watching the 3rd episode of the 16th season of Mayday/Air Crash Investigation. I can't believe that the show has been running for sixteen seasons already! Time flies so fast. I can still remember back in my early days in college when I would stay up late just to binge watch this on YouTube. Did I mention that our DSL connection that time wasn't really that fast? So it was really a struggle to catch up with the latest episodes and seasons of this show. For some, watching ACI is scary especially when you're a frequent flyer but for me, it really is an informative show and I learned a LOT of things which eventually helped me in building my career in air traffic control.

The third episode of the latest season of Mayday/Air Crash Investigation is all about the infamous Tenerife accident, the deadliest accident in aviation history. Shortly after 5PM, two Boeing 747s -- Pan Am and KLM Royal Dutch Airline -- collided on the runway. 583 lives were lost in an instant. This is a summary of what really transpired on that fateful day.

On March 27, 1977, a bomb went off at Gran Canaria Airport, the main gateway of Canary Islands, forcing numerous arriving flights to divert at Tenerife Airport roughly 25 minutes away from Gran Canaria.

Tenerife Airport has a single runway and a parallel taxiway that are both long enough to accommodate wide-bodies such as the Boeing 747 but that's it. The ramp and terminal weren't that big. Some planes were forced to park right at the taxiway. There were only two air traffic controllers on duty that time and they were surprised by the volume of air traffic. But, they somehow managed it professionally.

Hours later, Gran Canaria Airport reopens and Tenerife Tower allowed all aircraft to start their engines at their own discretion. Pan Am was ready for start-up but can't move because the KLM is blocking their way because it was still on its refueling process. They were 12-meters short of the wingtip clearance. They had no choice but to wait for the KLM to finish its business.

Tenerife's geography is unique. It is surrounded by towering mountains and sea. Fog coming from the mountains started to roll on the runway which quickly deteriorated the visibility.

After refueling, the KLM 747 was instructed by Tenerife Tower to taxi to the active runway. Meanwhile, Pan Am 747 was also instructed to follow their leading traffic on the active runway.

KLM was instructed by the Tenerife Tower to make a 180-degree turn at the end of the runway in preparation for its departure. Meanwhile, the Pan Am was instructed to vacate at the third taxiway (Charlie 3), but they missed it due to poor visibility. More so, the third exit requires them to make a very tight turn (148 degrees to be exact). Gargantuan aircraft such as the Boeing 747 weren't designed to execute that maneuver. Along the way, the pilots were having a hard time to understand the air traffic controllers because their native language is Spanish. They were talking in English but with a thick accent.

Pan Am decided to exit at the Charlie 4 taxiway since they only need to make a 45 degree turn, ideal for the aircraft. After the air traffic controller gave KLM the ATC clearance (the route of flight to their destination plus some information in their standard information departure), the KLM pilot mistakenly took it as a take-off clearance and was rolling for departure.

The flight crew of the Pan Am 747 saw the inevitable and they tried their best to expedite their exit at Charlie 4, but it was too late. Sixty-one (61) passengers and crew of Pan Am survived the ordeal. All passengers and crew of the KLM died.

As the Pan Am 747, known as "Clipper 1736," was making its way in a "back taxi" on Runway 30, its crew was instructed to turn off at Exit C3. Visibility was bad, however, and the Pan Am crew missed the exit.

Investigators from the Netherlands, United States of America, and Spain went to the ground zero. They recovered the black boxes and VCRs of both aircaft, and they interviewed the air traffic controllers on duty during the time of the incident. Here are the vital things that they found out after the investigation:

Captain Jacob Van Zanten got pressured by the company rules. If they exceed on the hours of their duty, they will be forced to cancel the flight. It's a logistical nightmare since Tenerife is not their destination airport. More so, their licenses will be revoked.

Captain Van Zanten is a star pilot of KLM and a flight instructor. His judgment was affected because he got used to flight simulators. In flight simulators, there's no air traffic control. He was preoccupied that after hearing the ATC clearance of 'after take-off, turn right heading 110, and report when ready', he thought that he was being cleared for take-off by the Tower controller.

Because of this incident, lots of revisions in company training and standard work hours, and air traffic control procedures were made. As one of the training officers in my facility, I would always remind my colleagues that they should stick with the standard procedures. The standard procedures were created in the first place to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. Although we cannot really avoid some circumstances wherein we need to deviate from what was written in the book, we have to see to it that we still meet the safety requirements mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). One small mistake in strip markings or in phraseology for instance would lead to disasters like this one. The accident wasn't solely blamed to Captain Van Zanten. There were lots of factors to consider prior the accident.

Today, when the tower is not equipped with ground radar, no two aircraft shall enter the active runway especially when the RVR (runway visual range) is less than 800 meters. Also, there were changes in the phraseology: you can't say 'after take-off' or any other equivalent phraseologies for that matter. It should be 'after departure'. You can only use the 'take-off' phrase when giving take-off clearances.

The last but not the least, do not do anything unless the air traffic controller told you to do so.

RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-33470821498957510792016-07-17T11:38:00.002+08:002016-07-17T11:38:53.486+08:00Supercell in Tacloban

Two weeks ago, a supercell developed 3 miles northeast of the airport. It went viral on social media because the netizens thought it was a huge funnel cloud/tornado. LOL if it really was a tornado, judging from what I saw, it could easily pass as an EF5 tornado. I'd be one of the few survivors (because... masamang damo lol) if it went straight to the airport.

Anyway, this is just a supercell, a rotating thunderstorm. This is relatively small compared to what we always see on TV in America's midwest aka the notorious tornado alley. Minutes after this photo was taken, it rained so hard but it only lasted for forty-five minutes. The wind was packing up to 35 knots, blowing to the north.

The supercell quickly dissipated.

Seeing this in real life rekindled my obsession in extreme weather. HAHAHAHA

RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-65018060937268878762016-07-13T21:10:00.004+08:002016-07-13T22:24:21.961+08:00West Philippine Sea VS South China Sea

Yesterday, in a unanimous decision at The Hague, the Philippines won the arbitration case vs. China over South China Sea. Many rejoiced, thinking that we now finally own the whole Spratly Group of Islands. Or so they thought.

I have been following the conflict between China and the Philippines since 2012. This was after a Chinese vessel bullied the Filipino fishermen who were just doing their routine job within the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). Same thing happened to Vietnamese and Indonesian fishermen.

Some key points before we proceed:

The EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) is defined as an area 200nm from the baseline. According to the international law, we can only claim sovereignty 12nm of the territorial waters from the baseline. Beyond 12nm, we only have sovereign rights and limited jurisdiction. Hence, our local laws are only limited to building artificial islands, maritime exploration and research, resource exploitation, and preservation of the marine ecosystem. No more, no less.

I just want to emphasize that the decision made by international court wasn't about awarding the whole South China Sea (or West Philippine Sea, as what the previous Aquino administration calls it) to the Philippines, but rather it is about condemning the atrocious behavior of the Chinese not just to the Philippines but also to neighboring countries who share the same EEZ (Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Indonesia).

South China Sea is without a doubt rich in oil and other marine resources. As what the international law states, countries that surround the EEZ shall not own nor claim it as part of their territory. More so, the surrounding countries may decide whether they'll share the resources or not. These countries therefore should respect the rules and bylaws of the zone. The Tribunal didn't mention about shooing China from the EEZ. They only mentioned that the Chinese cannot meddle or bully the Filipino fishermen and the oil exploration at the Reed Bank led by MVP.

Furthermore, this is where most cargo ships sail to and from China. China is so adamant in this issue because this is for their own economic security. Do Philippines have the right to shoo the Chinese away from our disputed islands? Yes, IF and ONLY IF the Philippines has enough artillery and military assets to protect the vital shipping routes of South China Sea. But in reality, China is more powerful. If there are numerous security issues in South China Sea, there would be an economic chaos. You have to take note that China is one of the biggest economies in the world. If China's import/export slumps down, expect a worldwide economic downfall worse than the Asian Financial Crisis back in the late 90s.

I remember when President Rodrigo Duterte told the media that he is willing to share resources from the disputed territories to China as long as they are willing to compromise by building infrastructures in the Philippines such as railroads, airports, seaports, and other key infrastructures. A lot cried foul. They say that the President is a traitor; that he is selling our country to China. They are wrong. The President knows what he is doing. The President knows the international ruling of EEZs.

In a nutshell, the arbitrary case is not about awarding South China Sea to the Philippines, but rather it is condemning the atrocities of the Chinese vessels who think highly of themselves by bullying small time fishermen of the surrounding countries.

The only thing that we can do right now is to have bilateral talks with China. We can never tell their true intentions unless we talk to them. Sa panahon ngayon, bawal mag-assume. Nakamamatay.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-18145157319623885882016-07-06T20:21:00.000+08:002016-07-06T20:21:12.965+08:00Airbus A321 in Tacloban

Just to prove that Tacloban's Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is capable to handle Airbus A321-200. Although, this type of aircraft is only allowed to park at either Bay 1 and 3 and the north or south taxiway is closed respectively due to the A321's length.

Took this photo yesterday using my Canon EOS 1100D camera, 50mm f/1.8.

PS: My panning photo sucks. Need to practice my panning skills. Used to be an expert. I guess that kind of photography skill wears out easily.
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-24583970561702284732016-06-20T22:34:00.002+08:002016-06-20T22:34:26.151+08:00The Battle of the Bastards

Jon Snow during the Battle of the Bastards. Credit HBO

WARNING: May contain spoilers and a bit of swearing.

Well, fuck. What do you know? Last night I told myself that I should invest mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and possibly physically for the second to the last episode of Game Of Thrones. Shit, I didn't see that coming. I mean, everything ON THIS FUCKING EPISODE WAS ON POINT!

Where shall we begin? Well, forget about Dany's dragons, the fall of the useless Harpys and the alliance between her and the two Greyjoy siblings (I ship Dany and Yara hahaha). Let's focus on the episode's highlight - the face-off between Jon 'The-Resurrected-One' Snow and Ramsay 'I-Slay-Everyone' Bolton. We all hate Ramsay Bolton. He's ruthless. His sneer and remarks are fucking annoying. Setting Joffrey aside (RIP), he's the most hated character in this show. WE FUCKING LOVE TO HATE RAMSAY.

Tormund, our favorite wildling. Credit HBO

I was expecting Rickon's demise but I didn't expect that it would end up like that - Ramsay style. He should've ran in zigzag and not in a straight line for fuck's sake. What do you expect with a teenage kid who knows nothing (pun not intended) about battles. The entirety of this episode was gripping and very intense. Every minute, every second, my palms, underarms, and feet are sweaty but I ain't eating mom's spaghetti.

We love to hate him. Credit HBO

The Battle of the Bastards is currently the best Game of Thrones episode since Hardhome. For some reasons, it was truly a satisfying one. Watching Jon Snow beating Ramsay Bolton wasn't enough, and it was a wise decision to let Sansa Stark do the ala Mortal Kombat's fatality. No, she didn't chop Ramsay's head. If you paid close attention to their last conversation, Ramsay told Sansa, "I'm part of you now.". We now go back to the earlier episodes of this season. Remember when Sansa and Jon Snow met for the first time at Castle Black? She told him that she can still feel him inside her. I know you're probably smart enough to read between the lines. I am looking forward to seeing Sansa's future, now that they have created more enemies. At least they have seized what was rightfully to them. For now, they need to keep their eyes and ears open.

I will never forget her smirk though. Finally, Sansa's a brave lady. Catelyn and Ned are so proud.

They're actually cousins, if you think of it. Credit HBO

Some things you have to consider:

1) Do not... I REPEAT, FOR THE LOVE SEVEN OLD AND NEW GODS, DO NOT forget to feed your dogs.

2) When you're attacked by a single archer, do not run in a straight line. But heck, Ramsay's one hell of a good archer.

3) Don't mess with the queen who owns four dragons.

Kudos to the whole production crew of this episode. It was absolutely amazing. This particular episode of the Game of Thrones deserves an award. I swear. Now I can't wait for the season finale. Will Cersei use violence against the High Sparrow? I do hope Tommen the useless and illegitimate king of the seven kingdoms will die. What's Margaery's ultimate plan? Don't forget Arya too.

The more important thing to consider: WE CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER YEAR. Fast forward to April 2017!!!
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-72360361633244855912016-05-18T22:16:00.000+08:002016-05-18T22:16:06.042+08:00Eurovision 2016

Well fuckity fuck, I still can't believe that Australia didn't win Eurovision 2016. Are they deaf or what? Ugh. I never liked Ukraine's performance albeit THE song's heart-wrenching lyrics. But still...

Ugh, damn Dami Im! WHY WHY WHY. You should be the winner!

I DEMAND A TRIAL BY THE SOUND OF SILENCE!!!
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-88852020844745728842016-05-17T06:40:00.002+08:002016-05-17T06:40:18.290+08:00One Goal: Safe Skies

This is actually my favorite online article about air traffic control. It tells the sensitive nature of my job.

Which is why I cringe when I hear some of the so-called pundits calling controllers lazy, overpaid prima donnas. That type of comment shows no understanding of what controllers endure every working day of their lives. I would give anything to drag one of these naysayers up to the tower, strap a headset on them, and give them a chance to guide dozens of speeding jets carrying thousands of people through a congested airspace. In a thunderstorm. At 2 in the morning.

Couldn't agree more.
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-73755548158225118202016-05-10T11:59:00.001+08:002016-05-10T13:02:58.723+08:00Change is Here
The past four weeks was really tough. I never expected that I'd become so passionate in campaigning #Du30 online. It came to a point that some bridges were burned and/or compromised. Along the campaign trail I received a few offensive messages, got immensely hurt from the insults and mockery about my hometown, and got stressed because of social media (Facebook is my source of online entertainment and I wouldn't get tired of watching funny cat and dog videos all over again).

Today, I couldn't help but to feel emotional because for the first time, a small time mayor from the south had triumphed this year's election - The first from Davao, the first from Mindanao. Leni Robredo, on the other hand, will be a great Vice President of the country too. Beyond her yellow cloak, I can see a great leader who genuinely wants to serve our country.

Adapting and adhering to strict ordinances was really challenging and hard at first but trust me, it will be all worth it. To our Mayor, thank you for instilling discipline and dignity to us. I sincerely hope that we'll move forward to a better Philippines. Unity in diversity. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! The eagle has finally landed in Malacañang.
RM Bulsecohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-91706002819180947672016-05-08T17:02:00.002+08:002016-05-08T21:44:30.769+08:00The Road to Change

Tomorrow, Filipinos will cast their votes for the next leaders of our country. This year's election season has been tough. It had brought the best and worst not just in me but for everyone else who got involved in the campaign period. From where I come from, it's pretty obvious who I'm supporting.

I was born and raised in Davao City. I have personally witnessed how my hometown grew from a sleepy town to what it is now today - a city where peace and order, and progress coexist. Davao's success wasn't an overnight story. In fact, it was a collaborative effort by the local government and its constituents. In 1998, after serving three terms as Mayor, Duterte endorsed his friend, Atty. Benjamin de Guzman and won the seat. Too bad, he was the man who temporarily fucked up Davao. Traffic got worse, henious crimes rapidly increased, and corruption became rampant in the local government. Who wouldn't forget Artica Sports Dome project of the former mayor? Right now, it's still standing - unfinished, and rotting as time and weather goes by. Truly, it's a monument of corruption. Fast forward, Davao reclaimed its momentum and we continued to move forward. Was it an easy road? Honestly, no. When the local government passed several city ordinances such as the comprehensive anti-smoking ordinance, total firecracker ban, waste segregation system, and the speed limit ordinance, we were aghast. We complained that these ordinances were unnecessary. Why would our city have several ordinances when other cities in the Philippines can thrive without these? But, we failed to see the bigger picture. Zero casualties from firecracker related incidents every Christmas and New Year. Road accidents decreased drastically. The air quality of the city got better.

These are just one of the reasons why we Davaoeños are very proud of our city. Our leaders have instilled discipline to us. I couldn't help but to compare my hometown to other cities. Makalagot ang ubang taxi drivers kay mamili ug pasahero. Kung pasakyon ka, required ka mudagdag ug Php50 kay 'eh trapik kasi sa EDSA ser'. Whenever I walk along the busy streets of the capital, I'd always exercise extreme caution - like ang backpack ko nasa harap na, and I'd always make sure that my wallet and my phones are safe. Backpacks should be worn at the back because hello, backpack nga diba? Hindi naman yan ginawa as 'frontpack'. Living in Metro Manila was really an interesting point in my life. The capital will never be my comfort zone. I'd always wish that the capital would be just like Davao where most of its citizens obey rules, the streets are clean, and the transportation system isn't shit. But no, it's impossible. It's one of the reasons why I always go home every month. Kay kung dili, basig mamatay ko sa kunsimisyon.

I've realized a few things while living in the metro. Why would people flock here and look for jobs? Why would people from the provinces wanted to settle in Manila? If only I had enough time and resources, sabihan ko talaga sila ng 'it's a trap'. Where did this kind of mentality originate? Maybe because it's the way how the government portray themselves to the public - that Manila is the center of everything, and Philippines is composed of two things. Manila and others.

When he started going around the country to promote federalism, I was enlightened. The idea of having a Federal type government would somehow assuage the political tensions in the country (see also: conflicts in Mindanao). More so, it will give other regions a chance to prosper on their own. Currently, the central government doesn't allow it. It is pretty obvious why there are less infrastructures in some major cities compared in the capital. But let's not dwell into details because there are several economical factors to consider. The point is, a Federal government is more apt in our country based in our geographical and cultural characteristics.

When Digong had an interest in running for the highest position in our country, I was afraid. Afraid that people outside Davao, or perhaps, outside Mindanao will never understand him. His antics were different from the traditional politicians and he is sometimes tactless. I got relieved after he didn't file the certificate of candidacy last October. Pero tangina, the tables had turned in December when he openly declared that he will be running for the highest position of the country as a substitute for Martin Diño.

I didn't want him to run. Putang ina lang talaga! But, it made me think who am I going to support if he's not running? I gave it a shot and supported him since the start of the election campaign, kahit masakit. Along the way, buckets of mud have been thrown not just to him but also to his supporters. Furthermore, they have the temerity to bash my hometown! I was gravely insulted. They refuse to believe stories from real people about the goodwill of our mayor. They refuse to believe about the success story of Davao, on how we worked hard for it to achieve the current state of our city. On the brighter side, we saw the growing numbers of his supporters. They too can no longer endure the same old shit. The oligarchs have ruled for the longest time and we are truly mad for change.

I attended his campaign here in Tacloban two months ago. At first, I was hesitant to attend because I don't like big crowds. Kapoy kaya! But then again, I gave it a chance and besides, it's going to be my first time to attend a political gathering. At least, milestone to sa life ko. The crowd was huge. Well, huge is an understatement. I got completely dumbstruck from what I saw. People from all walks of life - from the rich societies of Tacloban, down to the poorest of the poor - were there. It's pretty obvious that we are all hungry for a change. For the first time, I was so damn proud that I'm a Filipino. Dati, ikinasusuklam ko na ako'y isang Pilipino. Eh paano naman kasi, sobrang palpak ang mga nagaganap sa ating bansa for the past few years. Hanggang 'Proud Davaoeño' lang ang kaya kong ipagmayabang whenever people ask me where I'm from. Pero, napaisip rin ako. Kahit masakit, kelangan din maranasan ng iba kung ano ang meron sa Davao. They still deserve it. After all, WE ARE ALL FILIPINOS.

The centralist government has taken its toll on me. Aminin mo, dati wala kang pakialam sa mga nagaganap sa paligid mo. As long as you have a decent job, it's perfectly fine. Okay lang naman, afford mo naman mag loan ng car and condo at the same time for 5 years. The only thing that you think is kung saan ang next travel destination mo. But how about the others? They have to endure life on a daily basis. They have to wake up very early just to avoid traffic and work 12 hours a day, receiving a minimum wage on a contractual basis. It's a struggle to keep afloat and they worry if their life would still be the same after the contract expires. You don't have the right to tell them to work hard when they are working harder than you. You don't have the right to tell them to wait a little longer because, fuck, unlike you, they don't have the luxury to wait. Just because the economy went a bit higher in the past years, it doesn't mean that the lives got improved. In fact, the gap of rich and poor is getting wider.

In the end, if Duterte really wins, let us not forget our role as his constituents. He owes us big time. As proactive citizens, let us constantly remind him the things that he promised during the campaign season, and we have to make sure that no one is left behind as we embark on a new chapter of the Philippine history. Enough of the same old shit. Enough with the Daan Matuwid scam. Enough with the blatant lies portrayed by the media.

I am asking you to vote with your conscience because 'voting wisely' is such a condescending cliche.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-55693363547705806602016-04-29T23:41:00.001+08:002016-05-08T17:05:26.671+08:00May It Be

May is fast approaching and I can't hardly wait for my first day off of the month. Seriously, this week, I am expected to work 8 straight days because of the transition of my work schedule. Not that I'm complaining though, but I'm quite sick the past few days. Maybe I got stressed from all the adventures I took last weekend. My overnight experience in Kalanggaman Island was underwhelming, albeit the majestic sunrise so to speak. I'm having a flu right now.

Well, it's almost midnight. I should be sleeping.

PS: Now that my mobile plan in SMART is no longer unlimited, I'm looking for ways to maximize my data. Ugh, fuck this. I just hate the internet connection here in the Philippines - slow, limited, and fucking expensive. Unbelievable!

I should be sleeping. Duty in T minus 5 hours.
RM Bulsecohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36677085.post-7090736001099859722016-04-22T11:29:00.001+08:002016-04-22T11:29:10.240+08:00I've had enough

Requested departure time: 2:20PM. Departure time given from flow management: 4:22PM.

Less than three weeks before the national elections. I am so tired of reading and hearing all those political nonsense and mudslinging from both staunch supporters and candidates. Well, I can't blame it. Social media had played a very important role in delivering vital information in this year's political campaign. But of course, you can't just avoid those hypocrites, know-it-alls, the pseudo-intellectuals, and the gullible ones.

But despite our intellectual, socio-political, and ~*emotional*~ differences, we all have the same dream - whoever wins the election must put our country in a higher pedestal.

IN OTHER NEWS, air traffic congestion or flight delays have hit a all-time high! HURRAY! A few days ago, a reliable source told me that in NAIA 3 alone, 96% of all flights are delayed. The reason? Numerous non-scheduled flights were filed flying in and out of Manila. See also: hired private planes by politicians going to different provinces of the country.

Before the campaign period, ground delays are at maximum of 60-70 minutes. Today, flights to Manila are expected to hold on ground for more than 120 minutes. Just wow.

To relieve from stress, I decided to walk the entire length of San Juanico Bridge, the longest bridge of the country, spanning a total length of 2.16 km.

I felt better after,

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I wanted to let you know about a Facebook livestream we're doing from CareerFoundry HQ today - it's all about 'the building blocks of a great UX strategy', where Senior UX Designers Dee and Jeff will be sharing their experience, advice, and answering questions live. If you'd like to watch then join us here - We'll be live in one hour (1pm ET / 10am PT / 7pm CET) - feel free to ask your questions in the comments!
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I was able to attend parthe of it Laura and it was awesome!
I'm guessing there might be another in the future ?
So glad you enjoyed it Mike Did you like the format? If you have any feedback just let me know! Yeah there will be one every two weeks.
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Underneath the ethereal dancer lies an indomitable spirit driven by grit, wisdom, tenacity, and fearlessness.
Madison Ballet's She celebrates the work of female choreographers and the many faces of women in classical and contemporary ballet. She is an evening of shorter works that challenges us to redefine what is male and what is female.
The 200-seat Drury Stage at the Bartell Theatre is just the setting for showcasing shorter works that will please dance fans and new audiences alike.
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Rufus Reid, one of today's premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition to his vitae. Rufus participated in the BMI Jazz Composer's Workshop for five years which has empowered him to move more deeply into the composing arena. He has written for string orchestra, jazz ensembles large and small, concert band, double bass ensemble pieces and a solo bass composition. "Mass Transit," Rufus' three movement symphony orchestra composition, was premiered in 2011. Also premiered that year was the orchestral arrangement of Reid's "Caress The Thought" with soloist, Joe Guastafeste, retired principle bassist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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Market Square Condos são os condomínios mais exclusivos da encantadora vila Europeu de Beaver Creek, que possui uma pista de patinação no gelo durante todo o ano, lojas requintadas, restaurantes, restaurantes casuais e atividades kid-friendly.
Este condomínio de luxo está localizado a apenas dois andares acima do Centro de Vilar de Artes Cênicas com programação de todo o cenário mundial.
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Serviço de limpeza diário que consiste em mudança de toalhas e limpeza leve, e uma limpeza no meio da estadia que consiste em mudança de roupa de cama e serviço de limpeza mais completa incluída.
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Palavras-chave: Beaver Creek Lodging, Beaver Creek Aluguéis, Market Square Férias, Ski em Ski Out férias, ski in ski out, aluguer de praça do mercado, Beaver Creek
We spend 3-4 weeks per year in Vail and Beaver Creek each year. This family trip (over Christmas) included four adults and six children. We wanted a large residence right on the ice rink in BC Village, because the kids are all between age 10 and age 15, and the central location allowed them the freedom to have some independence after skiing. It also allows for excellent dining without needing to get in the car. Finally, skiing at Beaver Creek is right outside the door.
The unit location and amenities were excellent. Everything was exactly as advertised/agreed. We would definitely consider staying in this unit again. Highly recommended!
this luxury condo was perfect for our family vacation. the location is perfect right next to the center of Beaver Creek. the unit is luxurious with 4 large bedrooms and 4 baths as well as a very large open kitchen/living room combination. kitchen was well equipped with all needed accessories. owners were a pleasure to work with. we will certainly plan to go back there again next winter.
This 4 bedroom 4 bath condo has a sensational location directly above the ice rink in the heart of Beaver Creek. The condo is walking distance to the slopes and everywhere in the BC, and has everything a couple or family would need for an exceptional stay. We would highly recommend this vacation property to anyone who wants the best of the best.
This property is absolutely ideal for the luxury family vacation to Beaver Creek. A huge 4 Bed/4 Bath Property in the heart of Beaver Creek with covered garage parking. Beautiful eating area and a large kitchen allows for an at home feel. So whether you are taking advantage of the outdoor beauty or you are watching football on the HDTV, you are going to be thrilled you chose to stay at this luxurious property.
We spend Spring Break in Beaver Creek every year and decided to change locations from Beaver Creek Lodge condos to something different when we found the Marketplace condos. Obviously you will not be able to beat the location smack dab in the heart of the village and overlooking the ice skating rink. Not too mention the accommodations being perfect for two families. Communication with the agency/owners was great, cant beat location and perfect finish out made this the right choice for all of our visits to Beaver Creek.
Dear fellow travelers, This was my first stay in Beaver Creek. This is also my first time reviewing a property online like this. But I have rented homes and apartments many times before and usually my stays meet my expectations, so I have not been compelled to review the property. However, this stay far EXCEEDED my expectations and so I felt compelled to inform my fellow travelers. First of all, you simply cannot find a better location in all of BC. In my humble opinion, in all of the Vail valley. I have stayed at Vail and it was a bit inconvenient to carry my gear to the bus, or walk from the parking lot to the lifts. It took me literally less than 5 minutes to be at the lift. I walked out the elevator, through town and up the escalator to the lift. YES there is an escalator right in town, so no clunking up stairs in your ski boots. The slopes were amazing and wide open. I had first tracks and hit some amazing groomed runs on the front of the mountain and at Arrowhead. Some of the best skiing around, and I've skied Vail, Aspen, Snowmass, and others. The food in town was solid, didn't have a bad meal. And there was a great listing in the condo of the best in town. I absolutely loved Blue Plate. Beanos was good, no doubt, but a bit of a tourist trap. The "sled" up the mountain was more of a ski CAT pulling a flatbed with seats. I may be down on it a bit because it rained during our ride. Back to the condo: There is plenty of room for everyone to have their space an also a great open kitchen and living room. I took advantage of the kitchen and made oatmeal before skiing. The big TV was great and I was there during the Final Four. For a break, sit out on the balcony and look over the ice rink in the center of town. Don't worry if you forgot your shoes. The balcony is HEATED! The towels were softer than the Ritz in Denver, the beds were awesome and the pillows soft, but not too soft. The condo was also impeccably cleaned. It was like no one had ever stayed there before. It also gives you a great, homey, cozy vibe and the decor lets you know you are in the West. I am a very picky traveler and can generally find at least one thing that is not up to par. Here, everything was perfect. This condo and all of BC are really designed for convenience and make for a much more relaxing ski vacation. I definitely want to go back and there is absolutely no where else I'd stay. It is a waste of time to even look elsewhere.
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|The Mystery of King Uke & El Pancho
For those stumbling across this for the first time, I'll remind you that Daniele and I have decided to change the world by recording an EP. The challenge has been that I am in the UK and Pancho is in Italy. No problem! Using the power of the internet, there are no barriers of geography or language! We are one!
The theme we have chosen for this project is "Outlaws" and our intention is to create music in the spirit of the classic Western films. Check out our first song... the heart-wrenching "Knife". Then, why don't you have a listen to the new one below? The follow-up is a tune that I have simply called "Outlaw".
|King Uke & Pancho - Outlaw
With "Knife" we left our hero at the moment of his impending death, distraught at the sudden realisation that he would never see his "true love" again. How sad! I now know that "our hero" is in fact me. :-D
"Outlaw" takes us back to an earlier time. It tells the tale of King Uke (that's me) and my brother El Pancho (that's Daniele) leaving our home to seek our fortunes out West. Unfortunately, things do not go well; A poker game ends in disaster as the Sheriff loses his life and Pancho and I are forced to escape to Mexico. This song finds me in exile longing for the life I have left behind high in the mountains.
|King Uke & Pancho
Judging my the picture above, the next part of the story may be about how I was captured and drugged by local Mexican tribesmen hoping to collect the reward on my head. If so, I will tell you of how my brother El Pancho joined up with local bandits and came to rescue me. Watch this space!
I've had a lot of fun doing artwork for this collaboration. I love how this is unraveling. Both the music and the artwork are conspiring to push the story forward. One picture in particular that I love is a Maigritte-inspired mash-up that I call the Mystery of King Uke and El Pancho. I hope that these songs will eventually solve this mystery.
|Here's a sneak peak...
Song three may well be called "Bad Blood".
Stick two hands up if you want to hear this song!
Let's talk music...
On this song you'll hear two acoustic guitars: one rhythm and one lead (doubled up here and there). Pancho and I share the vocal duties and if you listen really hard you might just pick up a shaker deep in the mix. And that's about it! It's very minimal, but I think it has a surprisingly full sound. The lyrics are again a mixture of English and Italian, because that's the way Pancho and I like it! I'm responsible for the final mix and I don't mind admitting that I really found it hard getting all the levels just the way I wanted them. I hope I didn't bugger it up too much. Let us know what you think.
Okay, okay... I know I'm talking too much. This always happens when I get excited! ;-)
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Three offers on the table.. but I suppose I am leaning to EJ .. any advice??
PS ....... I don't drink Kool Aid..........
Where are you located? (urban/suburban/rural, north/south/east/west). There are a lot of considerations other than "what firm should I join?". Do you have a natuarl market of wealthy individuals. Are you in a wealthy area, or more blue-collar area.
I have a friend that works for Jones out in Michigan. He used to work for UBS. His focus was (and is) primarily a blue-collar area. He worked for UBS about 8 years, did fairly well, but was continually getting pressure to swim upstream with his client base. He finally got sick of it and moved over to Jones, and now he is smoking (went from about 400K to 800K in just a few years). He said it was the best decision of his life. BUT, not all situations are like this. More often, it's the other way around; the advisor is trying to swim upstream and Jones is holding them back (not intentionally, but based on our structure), so going wire or indy makes sense.
So, think about your area, the type of client you will most likely encounter, and what you need and want from your B/D.
Three offers on the table.. but I suppose I am leaning to EJ .. any advice??
Yup. Based on the information provided, I would say definitely choose the best offer.
In the beginning of your career, this may hurt you. Swallowing the firm's kool aid at your chosen firm will help you to succeed.
In that case I am converted and will drink the Kool Aid ... cause I want success ...I will work my nuts off
I like the EJ business model, their processes and the potential freedom it gives .... own boss etc
Anon is right. Whatever company you start out with, you have to go in with a relentlessly positive attitude and milk that company for all its got. Jones' training is spoken highly of by MOST advisors. You're there to learn how to build a book. Thats it.
This is true-- newbies should therefore NOT read this forum or post. Waste of energy, time, but especially the Jones Negatrons could infect the newbie brain that needs to remain blissfully ignorant of any Jones "issues" and ready to knock, knock, knock...


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I did a lot this year and my last post was so picture heavy that I decided to separate it out. So, here is the food post! It was SUCH a blast to plan!
I wanted to keep things simple, but cute. I did normal food on the pirate side, and the sweet stuff on the princess side. I designed and printed all the tags myself.
First, the Princess Side:
|"Mrs. Potts' Punch" - AKA raspberry lemonade
|"Princess Popcorn" - AK DIY popcorn cones cut from scrapbook paper. added rhinestone, then spray painted popcorn with pink food coloring.
|"Ariels Ocean Cups" - AKA blue jello cups (or virgin jello shots - not the college kind)
|"Snow Whites Apples"
|"Belles Roses" - AKA marshmallow roses I got from the Dollar Tree
|"Princess Pops" - AKA rice krispy balls sprayed with pink food coloring.
|"Rapunzels Tower of Donuts" - AKA powdered donut cake with flowers
|"Cinderellas" Cupcakes"
|cupcakes! I did yellow and chocolate cake with blue and chocolate icing. the toppers are DIYed, and hot glued to toothpicks. Also DIYed are the cupcake wrappers. They are cut from scrapbook paper.


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Ancient Egyptian Architecture Lapbook
Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating places and times in history in my opinion. One of the coolest parts of homeschooling is that I get to indulge my own interests occasionally, and over the past couple of weeks, we've been delving deep into the wonders of the ancient world.
Handle on the Arts has this great activity guide and lapbook template available for free from their website. Each section and activity can be done in whatever order and however quickly you like; we've read most of this information in other places and from other sources, so it was more a review and we went through making the lapbook pretty quickly.
You could, of course, beef up the content with additional mini-books. We've been leaning more toward mini-lapbooks (single file folders) and there was enough content in the HotA activities to make a nicely full, single folder lapbook.
It was a lot of fun to make, and I got several comments about this being 'the most fun' of the day's lessons.
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i volunteer at elementary schools and make presentations about Egypt. this will be of great help. Thanks
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This Whole I'm Smarter - More Important - More 'Enlightened' - Far Better and More Arrogant Separatism... Is Tres BS on a site of the quality of HP!
Consider... That this site has now grown into a truly international site. That means that people from many cultures enjoy supporting the site! It is NOT the merits of Religious Belief or Non Belief that attracts Genuine People to this site as Writers!
I am sure that 95% of the Intelligent People here are repulsed by the pointless squabbles and immature abuse based on personal religious interpretations, either way!
Why Are You Here if Not to be a Writer?
If you have a need to vent your personal point of view on religious issues - Write hubs.. And Jam your opinion down your readers' throats, let your personal readers vote and comment on the merits of your opinions and watch your traffic grow!
If it doesn't grow... then you will understand what I'm saying here... that the world thinks your work is BS! - Consider That!
- Truly - Honestly - Positively - Factually - Consider That!
Seconded, Pearldiver.
Cheers Adele... Thanks
No, people are tired of this crap spreading out of the religion forum...
You're preaching to the choir here. Not sure why a difference of opinion on it has to be an issue.
Amen! I recently got into the forums here on HP (first post today) and fell prey to one of these lengthy debates on the subject against my better judgment, wasn't all bad though there were a handful of posts that were interesting. There's never really a right answer and most people have a cognitive dissonance/mental blinders regardless of which side they are on there seems to be a complete lack of objectivity. As a philosophy major in college with an interest in religion I enjoyed talking with friends about this kind of stuff so I hope there is much more to this forum than that. I end up hating most of my hubs and delete them after a month or so but I love reading other peoples work and am excited to check these forums out more.
Here's to not arguing with people who do not want to expand/grow their thinking but merely convince others to their point of view at all costs. Regardless of what the subject is, I am going to try and avoid that from now on. Seeing this topic has renewed my faith in the HP community forums!
I don't mind an academic discussion on it.
I just get upset when people call me names because I believe in a religion and they think its bad and stuff. I accept them for who they are, why is it so hard for them to accept me and others who believe like I do?
Very tired indeed!
In deed. These pointless arguments take away the substance of the topic and degeneragte into plain "God, or no God" debates. If you do not believe in God, so be it. Do not introduce this into any topic that anything to do with God and veer away from what is being discussed. Please.
Say I want to talk about whether Jesus meant for Peter to be his "heir" and in come the Godless brigade to come up with NO God argument. Can you honestly say if it has anything to do with what I want to talk about?
Why do it?
You have proved time and again that that there is no God. Leave it at that. Please
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Dryships Signs Contract for Leiv Eiriksson
Dryships Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of maritime transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced that on April 8, 2009, pursuant to the previously announced letter of award, its wholly owned subsidiary Ocean Rig ASA signed a three year employment contract with Petrobras for exploration drilling in the Black Sea for its semi-submersible rig, the Leiv Eiriksson. The contract is expected to commence in direct continuation from the current contract with Shell. The contract value is approximately $630m, including an estimated 60 days of mobilization, disassembly and reassembly of the derrick structure, and an incentive bonus of 8%.


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I tried upgrading my primary OS from a corrupt Win2k to a fresh one and now it won't load. It gets as far as the Windows is starting screen and then I get a horrid blue screen saying that the hard disk could be corrupt. I've tried a repair but it hasn't worked. I ran chkdsk in the repair console and it said everything was fine.
Luckily, or so I thought, I took a Ghost image of the drive with Norton Ghost 2002 before the reinstall. I burned the image direct to CD but didn't make it bootable. Now when I load up Ghost from the boot floppy, it doesn't see the drive for me to copy the image back from the CD ROM to the partition. Is there any way of solving this problem?
The failure of the new install to boot may be to do with my being asked for IdeChnDr.sys for the Intel Ultra ATA 100 storage device. I didn't have this file on any of my CD ROMS so clicked Cancel. I can't even boot into safe mode.
So question 1:
1. Can I use Ghost to get things back to the way they were using the image I have on CD and
2. Could I somehow download the Intel ATA device and install it from the recovery console? If so, I'll need instructions on how to copy files from a command prompt.
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Oshiomhole Boasts, "My Successor Will Come From APC Because PDP Has Neither The Messenger Or Message"
With less than a year to the end of his two terms of eight years, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has given a hint on the type of qualities he would look out for in his choice of a successor.
Gov. Oshiomhole said his successor must be someone who has a passion for the state and elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress.
In addition to the aforementioned, the person must have managerial competence to drive and ensure that the state witnesses more growth and development than during his tenure.
Oshiomhole, who made the disclosure in a chat with journalists on Sunday in Benin City, boasted that next year's governorship election in the state would be a walk-over for the APC because the Peoples Democratic Party would be easily defeated irrespective of the candidate it presents.
The governor gave his administration a pat on the back for rediscovering the state and giving the people confidence that Edo is viable.
He, however, stressed that it won't be a bed of roses for his successor as he/she would have to face the challenges of how to work on some feeder roads and connect adjoining streets.
"Today the Edo man has regained confidence, there is no question now that the state is capable of developing and that we can do something about the problem of infrastructure, flooding, restoring integrity to public schools and restoring integrity to public health care system", Mr. Oshiomhole said.
He took a swipe at the opposition PDP, saying the party cannot point to one "clean road with street light, with drainage that they did that is still there", adding that the only existing ones were those done when Samuel Ogbemudia was military Governor of the old Mid-West State in the late 1960's and mid-1970's.
"If the PDP had laid some foundations we would have gone far today, we started from minus and minus to zero", he said.
"But the next governor is going to build on plus plus plus. And I am confident that the next governor will come from APC because the PDP has neither the messenger nor can they have a credible message", Oshiomhole boasted.


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The French paper says Lampard has signed a four-year contract with the Nerazzurri after a total of seven seasons of play at Stamford Bridge.
Lampard has been linked with a move to Inter Milan for several weeks now, following the appointment of Mourinho as the new boss of the Italian champions.
Mourinho has been relishing the prospect of reuniting with the England international, having coached him during his time at the helm of Chelsea.
The London-based club is now on the lookout for a creative midfielder to replace Lampard, with reports suggesting Luiz Felipe Scolari to have found his man under the form of Deco, who is on the transfer list at Barcelona.


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Here, you have the opportunity to experience unparalleled luxury: a level of refinement that is head and shoulders above that on offer in other tropical holiday destinations. Here, you will discover the true meaning of 'beauty' – a realisation that will compel you to return to Mauritius' shores time and again.
After a day experiencing our world-famous watersports, enjoy an unparalleled view of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean before heading to one of our trendy bars, restaurants and clubs, all of which buzz with life. From there, contemplate how to fill tomorrow: a walk in one of our stunning nature reserves, perhaps, or a day relaxing at the spa. Life is full of pleasant decisions on Mauritius.


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Jammu, May 10: Welcoming the Supreme Court's order on holding common entrance test (CET) for MBBS and BDS for whole of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, BJP today said the decision will ensure justice to the students of the state.
"The decision will ensure justice to the students of the state", BJP's state unit chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi told reporters here today. Hitting out the separatists and National Conference for "flaring up trouble" in Kashmir, Sethi said the misinformation campaign launched by them on the issue was only to disturb the Valley during tourist season.
"left with no political issues and also being frustrated over being out of power, Omar Abdullah is firing arrows in dark with the hope that it may hit some target at some point of time but this is absolutely misplaced," Sethi said.


text: A select group of over 120,000 students participate in the program each year. The elements of the strict code of honor are: 1. Integrity 2. Humility 3. Respect 4. Leadership 5. Service. Students become proficient in the forensic arts. It is the biggest and oldest interscholastic forensic organization in the United States.