Microsoft Layoffs — Global Job Cuts

Early this year, Microsoft announced that 5,000 jobs will be cut over 18 months. Now reports are saying that about 1,000 job cuts will happen in the latest round of Microsoft layoffs.Techflash reports:Those extra cuts reflect the company's ongoing need to adjust to the realities of the new economy. Reorganizations are common inside the company. In the past, people who lost their jobs as part of ... 

Source:  The Composed Gentleman

Becoming A Good Father

..to baby girl, that is...When I first experienced contractions (that turns out to be false alarm) last week (or two weeks ago) it suddenly dawned to my husband that he is about to be a father, of BABY GIRL. It never occurred to him before that he now faces a new challenge (and much difficult), that is raising a girl. I think when he realized that I was give birth to Sati, a flashback plays in his mind. He was not a naughty guy then but of course he had some fair share of, er, advances to girls.It... 

Source:  Make or Break

- Sightseeing

The Montparnasse District 26 February 2009 Everytime I see the building icon of Montparnasse in the Metro map, I always ticked it off mentally as “seen-it, climbed-up the 56th floor, no need to do a repeat” kind of thing. But yesterday, we stumbled upon a very interesting road just a stone’s throw away from the tallest building in Paris, that which gave us the feeling that we were walking through the “Edith Piaf” era of cabarets, theaters, bars and all.The truth is,... 

Source:  A Pinay in Europe

Just Got Back

Just got back around 1:30 AM today. Just posted some pictures of Fishing, Eating and cooking. Stories later folks got to report for work. Thanks again to our lovely couple host Tama and Marilyn, Diaz and Domingo Family and to the whole relatives and friends I failed to mention. Got to see you soon. I found the greatest marketing idea of all time – in a FREE book found HERE If you want to receive my future posts regularly for FREE, you can subscribe in a Reader or by Email. ... 

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NCCA-UNRC Film Competition on the Millennium Development Goals [Deadline: November 17, 2009]

NCCA-UNRC Film Competition on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) for a minimum of three (3) minutes and maximum of five (5) minutes is on for gurus as well as budding filmmakers. There are eight (8) categories focused on the eight (8) MDG’s are: where problem and solution are creatively integrated to give message of hope, the force of united action and compassion, the spirit of patriotism and global citizenship. In view of the urgency of forging a Copenhagen agreement in December,... 

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Manny Pacquiao sings on late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

mukamo.com mukamo.com Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao guested on ABC’s late-night show... [[ Read the Full Story at Mukamo.com ]] ... 

Source:  Mukamo Philippines

World Series Game 6: Yankees vs. Phillies

The New York Yankees are back at home and can close out their 27th World Series title behind Andy Pettitte. The Bronx Bombers have won 37 of 46 matches at the new Yankee Stadium since the All-Star break, but they face significant challenges tonight. Six years have passed since the Fall Classic reached a Game 6, and the Philadelphia Phillies are the eighth team to fend off elimination by winning Game 5 at home. The last to do it was the 1995 Cleveland Indians, against the Atlanta Braves. So far this... 

Source:  Daily Contributor

Call for Participant: December 1- 4, 2009 Ateneo Leadership and Campaign Seminar [Deadline: November 15, 2009]

Is there a leader in you? Do you have what it takes to win an election? Here’s your chance to discover yourself and your leadership potential, learn from the experts, and know the basics of running an electoral campaign. The Ateneo School of Government will conduct a Leadership and Campaign Seminar on December 1-4, 2009 at Duka Bay Resort, Medina, Misamis Oriental. This Mindanao run is supported by the Konrad-Adenauer- Stiftung. It is also supported by the Emmanuel Pelaez Foundation as a... 

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Sinigang na Hipon

Sinigang na Hipon is a Filipino main dish having shrimp as the main ingredient. Fresh Shrimps and vegetables are cooked by boiling in a sour broth. The commonly used souring agent is tamarind. However, other fruits such as guava, tomato, bilimbi (known as kamias), green mango, pineapple, and wild mangosteen (santol) can also be used. Similar to the previous sinigang dishes that we featured (Sinigang na ulo ng Salmon and Pork Sinigang), This variation is eaten with rice and some fish sauce (patis)... 

Source:  Panlasang Pinoy

Rihanna breaks her silence on Chris Brown assault

The young and beautiful R&B star has granted an interview with Diane Sawyer for “Good Morning America” after months of silence. “This happened to me… it can happen to anyone,” she said of becoming a victim of domestic violence, telling that many young women are experiencing the same thing, but shame puts them into silence. Brown assaulted Rihanna during a heated argument in his car on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February, as they drove through Los Angeles. A... 

Source:  Daily Contributor

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