Korean, Japanese, Chinese TV/Movie Dramas

For lovers of TV/movie drama from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, there is a site where you can watch your favorite shows online for free. Although the dialogue is in the native language, English subtitle is provided so you can still enjoy watching the shows.

Just go to http://www.mysoju.com.

Celebrity Plastic Surgery

This site lists Hollywood celebrities who are alleged to have undergone plastic surgery, with "before" and "after" pics to boot. See and judge for yourself.

Celebrity Plastic Surgery

Where Are They Now?

In the 70's and early 80's, there were more US tv shows airing in the Philippines than locally-produced shows. Hence, I grew up watching US tv shows like Family, Dallas, Happy Days, Streets of San Francisco, Hawaii 5-0, Kojak, and many others.

I used to wonder what happened to the actors and actresses in those shows and from some movies since I don't get to hear of them anymore. Thanks to the internet, my curiosity has been appeased. There are some websites focused on the questions, "Where are they now?" and "Whatever happened to...?"

weht.net - The Online Compendium of 'What Ever Happened To?' and 'Where Are They Now?'
Where are they now? Archive of lost celebs
Happy Days: Where Are They Now?
Star Wars: Where Are They Now?

Vodka Sunrise

Vodka Sunrise is a cocktail composed of:

• 3 parts Vodka
• 6 parts orange juice
• 1 part Grenadine syrup

How to prepare Vodka Sunrise:

• Mix Vodka and orange juice in a glass with ice.
• Add Grenadine syrup. Do not stir. Let the syrup sink to the bottom of the glass.
• Garnish with lemon and serve.
  

If it reminds you of the cocktail, Tequila Sunrise, you're right. The preparation is the same as Tequila Sunrise, but Vodka is used instead of Tequila.

Ergo, if you use Tequila, then it's called Tequila Sunrise. If you use Vodka, then it's Vodka Sunrise. :p

Either case, it is a delicious drink.

Do you know why it's called Tequila (or Vodka) Sunrise? It is because of the Grenadine which settles at the bottom of the glass. The color combination resembles that of a sunrise.

New7Wonders of Nature

After the New7Wonders of the World, there is another campaign to come up with the New7Wonders of Nature.

This is the link to the live ranking of the top 77 official nominees.

Of course, I am rooting for the three nominated sites found in the Philippines:

Tubbataha Reef

Chocolate Hills in Bohol

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Undergorund River) in Palawan

The Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the following:

Great Pyramid of Giza
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus
Colossus of Rhodes
Lighthouse of Alexandria

Since only the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is left standing to this day, there was a campaign to come up with the New 7 Wonders of the World. (click the link to see the list)

Your Dream Home

Now you can create the floor plan of your dream home without hiring an architect!

Floor Planner will help you do that.

Good luck and have a great time planning your dream home. :)

A Korean's Essay About the Philippines

I found this in a forum. It is an eye-opener for us, Filipinos. I, too, have a similar sentiment. I have always believed that the problems of our country are not only because of our corrupt politicians but also because of the value system we have. We, too, are to blame.

Please read on...

Pls. pass to all Filipinos you know

Backgrounder: As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently studying in the Philippines to take advantage of our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the same time.
This is an essay written by a Korean student that I want to share with you. (Never mind the grammar; it's the CONTENT that counts). Maybe it is timely to think about this in the midst of all the confusion at present.

Bam U. Ramirez
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"MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES"
by Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines.

Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It might help you understand my point. After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources. Koreans used to talk about the Philippines, for Filipinos were very rich in Asia. We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine. Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism.
40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park. They asked to him, "President, when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea, and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea. So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea. He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart. Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea. They always hoped that their children would live in well off country. My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray everyday. However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security
compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines. Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.

When I was in Korea, I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines, I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines. Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed. My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy after taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them. My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action. She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off. I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes. I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country. Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines, there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines. Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

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FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE

Bam U. Ramirez
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Deal or No Deal - Around the World (Philippine segment)

Here are the links to the Deal or No Deal episode taped in the Philippines and aired on NBC in the US on May 5, 2008, uploaded by icamparetv on YouTube.

Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 1
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 2
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 3
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 4
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 5
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 6
Kapamilya U.S. Deal or No Deal Around The World Part 7

Pinoy Celebrities' Blogs and Websites

Hi! In my wanderings around cyberspace I found the links to the blogs and official websites of some Pinoy celebrities. The list is by no means complete but here goes:

Ala Paredes
Alice Dixson
Bianca Gonzalez
Bituin Escalante
Bob dela Cruz
Carlos Agassi
Cindy Kurleto
Charice Pempengco
Christian Bautista
Dolly Ann Carvajal
Faith Cuneta
Francis Magalona
Gary Valenciano
Jaymee Joaquin
Jed Madela
Jim Paredes
Lea Salonga
Karel Marquez
Karylle
KC Concepcion
Martin Nievera
Mitch Dulce
Nyoy Volante
Paula Peralejo
Pops Fernandez
Rachel Alejandro
Regine Velasquez
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sarah Geronimo
Say Alonzo
Sharon Cuneta
Sheryn Regis
Sitti
Toni Gonzaga
Zsa Zsa Padilla