Leichhardt Accommodation takes great pride in the quality of the facilities and strives to fulfil the needs of long-term guests. We believe that a well-rested, well-fed and happy worker is a safe worker because they're more likely to be operating at peak performance.
Adding value to your choice to stay at Leichhardt Accommodation is our commercial-grade kitchen, which operates during mealtimes intermittently between 4.30am-7.00am to 5.00pm-8.00pm, with packed crib lunches as required.
Our chefs provide wholesome and nutritious food to ensure you enjoy a good meal after a hard day's work. We are experienced in creating varied and healthy menus to satisfy a wide range of tastes. We're always happy to experiment with new and innovative solutions to ensure a contented workforce.
There are a variety of nutritional choices available for all meals, as well as a chef's dinner special and theme nights to spice up your evenings. There is no limit to the size of your meals in the dining hall, however there are some restrictions on the volume of food you can take away. Feel free to discuss your requirements with the dining staff if you'd like to eat in your room or outside.
Gravy, sauces and other condiments are available with all meals and if a particular sauce isn't available, just ask our approachable staff and we can order it in for you.
To drink, there are icy-cold juices, cordials and slushies, milk and water. We also have freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate machines and teas. Always available are the standard fresh fruit platters, fruit salad and vegetables/salads and breads with toasters and sandwich toasters available. For dessert, you can enjoy flavoured and soft-serve ice cream and there is an ice-block freezer.
Our menus change to reflect the seasons. In winter, dine on hearty delicious homemade soups and in summer, there are plenty of fresh salads to go around. Barbecue packs are also available for groups on request.
Every effort is made to ensure that guests with special meal requests are catered for, so make sure you have a chat with our friendly dining room staff on arrival.
Our purpose-built unisex accommodation is designed for relaxed, safe and secure living. Leichhardt Accommodation offers a spacious landscaped complex with manicured tropical gardens and green open spaces.
Each guestroom opens onto a wide, covered and insulated breezeway. It was ergonomically designed and elevated to catch the slightest breeze, maximising the potential for morale-boosting socialising and relaxation on the deck in a cool dust-free environment. The breezeway is right outside your door, with a patio table and chair for each guest.
Our cabins are OH&S designed for fire safety and comfort, with smoke detectors fitted in each room and common areas. The safety evacuation rules are located on the back of the door to your room.
Security is key with a comprehensive video surveillance system covering the entire complex. We are securely fenced with automatic gates and off-street parking. The onsite manager is on-call 24/7.
Both our spacious motel-style units are 15sqm, which is larger than average. They boast a separate ensuite and are fitted with extra-long double beds (Couples) for your comfort, suitable for singles and couples.
You're able to control your own environment with quiet split-system reverse-cycle Daikin air-conditioners to help keep each cabin cool, while blackout curtains allow shift workers to get the rest they require.
Each room has a full-sized refrigerator, LCD flat screen digital TV with Austar connection and DVD player. A computer desk has free WiFi connectivity and you'll find a decent-sized wardrobe with shelves for your belongings. The kitchenettes are equipped with microwave, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware.
Complimentary tea, coffee, milk and sugar are provided on arrival, while soap, dishwashing liquid and toilet paper are restocked each week. All rooms are serviced weekly with fresh bed linen and towels (two bathroom plus one pool towel) supplied.
All rooms are non-smoking and a strict 9pm curfew applies to everyone onsite, although you're able to use the laundry at anytime, being respectful to other guests and mindful of noise restrictions.
Our exceptional facilities provide comfort and convenience to our guests.
We provide barbecue facilities and undercover or open-air meal and recreation areas in our green open spaces surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
To maintain fitness and health, we have a fully equipped outdoor gymnasium and outdoor, shaded exercise circuit area.
The large pool is a great way to cool off in the sizzling daytime heat.
We have various drink and snack vending machines, while the buffet-style restaurant with fully equipped kitchen supplies breakfast and evening meals each day and cribs if required.
There is limited storage available for changeover shifts and the coin-operated guest laundry has 24-hour access, with coin and soap dispensers.
The corporate office provides the use of a computer, fax, printer, copier, phone and WiFi for guests and there is plenty of gated, off-street parking.
The onsite manager is on-call 24 hours, seven days a week for your safety and convenience.
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Q: Why seting a column in a Dataframe from a Series with different index produces a column with NaNs? In the following code, I have one DataFrame with two rows and a series with two values.
I would like to set the Series values in the column of my DataFrame.
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np

df = pd.DataFrame(np.random.randn(2, 1), index=["one", "two"])
print(df)
s = pd.Series(np.random.randn(2), index=["four", "five"])
df.loc[:, 0] = s
print(df)

However, the Series and the Dataframe doesn't have the same index. This results in NaNs in the Dataframe.
      0
one NaN
two NaN

In order to have my values in the column, I can simply use the .values attribute of s.
df.loc[:, 0] = s.values

I would like to understand what is the logic behind getting NaNs when doing the former.

A: Before adding values to a Series/column, pandas aligns the indices.
This enables you to assign data when indices are missing or not in the same order.
For example:
df = pd.DataFrame(np.random.randn(2, 1), index=["one", "two"])
s = pd.Series([2, 1], index=["two", "one"]) # notice the different order

df.loc[:, 0] = s
print(df)

     0
one  1
two  2

You can check what should happen using reindex:
s = pd.Series(np.random.randn(2), index=["four", "five"])
s.reindex(df.index)

one   NaN
two   NaN
dtype: float64

Using values/to_numpy(), this converts the Series to numpy array and reindexing is no longer performed.

A: Because indexing are not matching between df & series (s)....
on the flip; if you do s.values or s.to_list() ... it basially converts the series to array or list respectively... so no angle of indexwise mactching...
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np

df = pd.DataFrame(np.random.randn(2, 1), index=["one", "two"])
print(df)
s = pd.Series(np.random.randn(2), index=["one", "two"]) #edited here
df.loc[:, 0] = s
print(df)

            0
one -0.560306
two -0.762751
            0
one  0.281997
two  0.361495

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Have you talked to your teens about staying away from cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs? Good. Pat yourself on the back for that, but get ready for your next uncomfortable parent-child conversation. Prescription drug abuse has been on the rise among teens nation-wide for several years now, and Colorado is no exception.
In 2010, according to the Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE), prescription drug abuse led to more than twice as many deaths as did car accidents. In that same year, according to the Denver Office of Drug Strategy (DODS), more than half of drug-related deaths in Denver were due to prescription drug abuse. Nation-wide, about 20% of teens report having taken prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them. In Denver, that number is closer to 1/3.
As these rather scary statistics indicate, it's time for you to sit down with your kid (maybe even over dinner on Family Day this September 24th), and have a heart-to-heart about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and addiction.
The teen years are a time of experimentation with a lot of potentially harmful activities, including drinking, smoking, sexual exploration, and drug abuse. Among all these options for getting into trouble, prescription drugs are uniquely attractive.
Easy availability – They're often unattended in the medicine cabinet; kids can get leftover pills from friends' prescriptions; people with prescriptions will sell pills; prescription fraud, where a fraudulent prescription is submitted to a pharmacist who unknowingly fills it. It's common to hear teen users say that it's easier to get a fake prescription filled than it is to get beer.
Ease of use – You don't need any special equipment beyond a glass of water to take a pill.
The illusion of safety – Users tell themselves that because a Doctor prescribes these drugs, they can't be that dangerous. Some of these drugs are even given to little kids. If they're just around the house anyway, and my little sister takes them, how bad can they be?
Don't realize it's actually illegal – Since the drugs are readily available around the house, younger abusers may not realize what they're doing is illegal and dangerous.
Most commonly abused prescription drugs fall into one of 3 categories.
Oxycontin, Vicodin and Demerol (painkillers) – Can lead to vomiting, mood changes, decrease in ability to think or concentrate, decreased respiratory function, coma, or death.
Nembutal, Valium and Xanax (depressants) – Taking depressants with other medications, such as prescription painkillers, some over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, or alcohol can slow a person's heartbeat and breathing — and even kill.
Ritalin and Adderol (stimulants) – Could cause heart failure or seizures.
How do you know if your child or a friend is abusing prescription drugs?
In a lot of ways the signs are not much different from when they start drinking, smoking, or abusing illegal drugs.
Pretty scary stuff. But as a parent, or even as a friend of potential users, you're not helpless against this threat.
Talk to your kids about the dangers – Talking to your kids is one of your most powerful parenting tools. Let them know that you love them, demonstrate that you're interested and engaged in their lives, and encourage real, candid conversations about prescription drugs. Explain to them the dangers of overdose and addiction outlined above. But most importantly be empathetic and honest with them.
Don't discuss your medications more than is necessary – While you don't want to be dishonest, you also don't want to give your kids any bad ideas.
Lock your meds up – Don't leave your medications in the family bathroom's medicine cabinet if you have a more secure storage option, like a locked cabinet in your master bedroom, or a closet shelf hiding spot. This includes pet medications as well.
Count your pills – Make sure you know how many pills were in the prescription initially, keep track of your own usage, and once a week or so, count them to make sure the numbers add up.
Dispose of medications properly when you're done with them – Don't keep expired prescription drugs, or pills you don't need anymore around the house. Colorado has a "Take Back," program," for the collection of unwanted or unused household medications. The DEA is also sponsoring a national prescription drug take-back day on September 29th, 2012. For more information about disposing of your unused medicine check out the SmartRX Disposal Website. It is not recommended that you flush these medications down the toilet, as they are prone to contaminate our drinking water supply.
Talk to a doctor if you suspect you, your child or parent, or a friend is abusing prescription medications – A medical professional will know where you can get the information or help you need. If you know of someone who is trying to kick prescription drugs, they also need to talk to a doctor as many of these drugs have nasty, nasty withdrawal symptoms.
As with nearly every substance issue we deal with here at d-RAP, we find that the most effective way to prevent abuse is honest, engaged parenting, based on trust, love and communication.
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A look Into The History of iOS (And Its Features)
By Brian Voo in Mobile. Updated on May 13, 2021 .
Editor's Note: At the point of publication, we are a few hours away from the release of iOS 7 in WWDC 2013. To find out the latest features for iOS 7, stay tuned.
Apple's iOS (previously known as the iPhone OS) has come a long way – 6 and a half years in the making for 6 generations of iPhones, together with multiple generations of iPads, and iPods. If you're someone who started out with an iPhone 4 and not know what came before that, then take a trip with us down memory lane to check out the history of Apple's iOS and the features that were introduced in previous WWDC events.
It might be a long post as Apple has released a lot of updates since the first-generation iPhone. Some might not know how it looked like, but it wasn't as pretty as the iPhone 5, that's for sure. We won't be talking about the design aspects of the device, but rather talk about iOS itself and the improvements significant to the iOS of today.
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iOS 1: The Birth Of The iPhone [2007]
iOS, then known as iPhone OS, was unveiled at the Macworld event, early 2007. At the time, features of the iPhone were very limited. There wasn't an App Store, you couldn't multitask between the built-in apps, move the app icons on the homescreen (until the 1.1.1 update), copy and paste text, attach files to email, 3G and MMS.
However, while other devices were still using resistive touchscreens, Apple revolutionized its iPhone with capacitive touch capabilities, making the whole experience of a smartphone smooth and swift to users.
The capacitive touchscreen made multitouch pinch-and-zoom and smooth scrolling a thing of the future as users experienced it when surfing on the Safari web browser, or zooming and scrolling through pictures on their camera roll. Google Maps was also awesome on the iPhone because of the capacitive touch – zooming in and out quickly had most of us excited back then.
At the time, Apple already had a wide customer base on iTunes who bought music for their old school, touch wheel iPods. Apple then excited the crowd as the iPhone was also called a 'wide screen touch enabled' iPod, the first of its kind.
iOS 2: App Store [2008]
Remember how the iPhone had no App Store and all you had were the built-in apps by Apple? Me neither. The release of the App Store in 2008 built into the OS meant that users can browse and then download apps directly on the device.
Apple also used the iTunes accounts so people would just have to enter their ID and password in order to start purchasing apps with the same credit card they use to purchase music on their computer.
Other features added were Microsoft Exchange support that allowed for push emails, calendars and contacts from other sources and Apple's MobileMe (already replaced by iCloud). The native Google Maps app also had updates with street view, walking and public transport directions.
iOS 3: iPhone Enhancements [2009]
Compared to iOS 2, iOS 3 was a core update launched together with the iPhone 3GS in 2009. Apple introduced the ability to cut, copy and paste just like how you can do it now, Spotlight search that lets you search for anything system wide, push notifications for 3rd party apps, MMS, voice control, USB and Bluetooth tethering, and the Find My iPhone app. Most of these features introduced then have stayed on the iOS till today.
The native camera app also saw an improvement with video recording and the tap-to-focus feature. Apple also introduced the iTunes app where users could easily purchase and watch content on the phone. This release also allowed developers to create bluetooth and dock accessories through the large amount of APIs released on Apple's SDK.
iOS 4: Multitasking, Retina & FaceTime [2010]
Recent users probably cannot fathom the idea that iOS could not multitask apps at a point in time. Lucky for them, iOS 4 was when the multitasking bar was born. With this multitasking feature, apps could work in the background allowing users to switch between apps faster, with its previously saved state intact. Other music apps other than the native music app could also work in the background too.
Apple also introduced app folders, custom wallpapers to replace the black background for the homescreen, FaceTime and Retina support for the iPhone 4. Moving from the iPhone 3GS screen to Retina was a big deal as developers had to make apps look good on high-resolution screens.
They also introduced a unified Inbox on the native Mail app for users with multiple email accounts, a less cluttered Inbox with threaded emails, the ability to search text on the Messages app and geotagging photos.
WiFi tethering or Personal Hotspot as we now know was also included in later updates of iOS 4. That together with Game Center, AirPrint and AirPlay were released in the first quarter of 2011.
iOS 5: Notification Center, Siri & More [2011]
iOS 5 was the most impressive update Apple came out with in 2011. The iPhone 4 was already a big hit with its Retina display, that together with the features of iOS 5 blew away any competition. Apple marketed Siri as an iPhone 4S feature.
It was (still) a big hit, bringing voice assistance and information to your fingertips instantly, with voice recognition. iCloud was also released, making backups and setting up new iOS devices easy.
Remember when notifications used to be a mini window right in your face? Well, Apple also released the Notification Center and the sleek notification bar, giving you the choice to interact with the notification while using an app.
The lockscreen also saw improvements with lockscreen notifications where you can quickly swipe the app icon to open the app, and launch the camera app from the lockscreen, like you can do now.
Other brand new features that were introduced include: Reminders app that synced with iCal and Outlook and featured location-based reminders, iMessage, Newsstand, Twitter integration and multitasking gestures with a split keyboard on the iPad.
Previously, syncing your device to iTunes meant you had to wait for it to finish before being able to use your device again. In iOS 5, Apple got rid of that so users could use the device while syncing. The native camera app also saw an improvement, they added basic editing features and users can use the volume button to snap a picture.
There was also the feature of updating iOS over WiFi, alongside Safari Reader, which takes away all the clutter leaving you with just text to read, and rich text-editing on the Mail app.
iOS 6: Apple Maps & Passbook [2012]
Before iOS 7 is released to users, this is the OS where most of us are right now. iOS 6 was where we saw the release of Apple's own Maps app with turn-by-turn voice navigation. As they tried to step out from Google's shadow, they removed the native Google Maps and YouTube app found in previous versions of iOS. However, Apple's Maps failed on them and many looked to alternatives before Google Maps was re-released on the App Store.
Apple also introduced Passbook, marking entry into the world of digital wallets and payments with a mobile device. New features also include Do Not Disturb mode, Guided Access, panorama photos on the native camera app and Facebook integration allowing users to update status with a button on the notification center.
The bulk of Apples "200 new features" in iOS 6 were more of updates, which included
Updates to Siri
FaceTime over cellular
Photo Stream over iCloud
better sharing options throughout iOS
remodeling of the App Stores
enhanced Safari with iCloud tabs
VIP mail on the native Mail app
more Emoji
new calling features, allowing you to set a reminder to call back or reply with a text message.
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Human-Rights Treaties Do Not Improve Health Outcomes
Wealthier states have better health status, but that is independent of U.N. treaty ratificaiton
FRIDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- A country's ratification of a United Nations' human-rights treaty does not necessarily mean improved health for its citizens, according to an article published in the June 6 issue of The Lancet.
Alexis Palmer, of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and colleagues analyzed data from 170 countries on a range of health factors, including HIV prevalence, and maternal, infant and child mortalities, as well as social indicators such as the sex gap, corruption index, and human development index.
There was no association between health or social outcomes and the ratification of United Nations' human rights-treaties, the researchers found. Although states with an established market economy had better health indicators than their less wealthy counterparts, this was unrelated to whether or not the states had signed up to a commitment to protecting human rights, the investigators discovered.
"These findings are extremely concerning, given the emphasis that the international community places upon consensus agreements and international law," Edward J. Mills, Ph.D., of the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Vancouver, Canada and corresponding author for the study, said in a statement. "Although the realization of the highest attainable standard of health is a progressive obligation, the realization of a minimum, essential health care is an immediate one. The fact that economic status was the greatest predictor of good health, but was not associated with likelihood of treaty ratification, emphasizes the central role of financing in the realization of the right to health."
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The Caldera: A Halloween Ghost Story
IN THE October 24 ISSUE
andMargaret Mendel,
andMysteryrat's Maze,
andTerrific Tales SECTIONS
by Margaret Mendel
Bev trusted her instincts, always had. So far she figured that's what had kept her out of harm's way all these years. Her mother moaned and complained about all the crazy schemes that her daughter had come up with. Though this time her mother said that none of her other ideas sounded half as ridiculous as this one. "You'll end up a pile of bones," were her mother's last words as Bev closed the door behind her and descended the steps of the front porch.
Easter Haunting: An Easter Supernatural Mystery Short Story
IN THE April 16 ISSUE
Charlotte usually experienced a transition at dawn. She had lost count of how many of these she had undergone, but then, since her murder, not much made sense. There was a familiar feeling when this smoky life force came over her. Charlotte often thought it must be how a butterfly feels when it comes out of a cocoon. There was no casing though for her to break through only heaviness that weighted her down making it difficult to move about as she once again became active.
Pushing Water By Margaret Mendel: Review/Giveaway
IN THE February 25 ISSUE
andDiana Hockley,
by Diana Hockley
I am starting this review with a statement—this book is a masterpiece!
Like many people, I had no idea of the politics of French Colonial Vietnam as the Second World War was about to start. Margaret Mendel's book gives a clearly written description of the events, cloaked in a riveting fictional account of the happenings in Saigon in 1939.
Vengeance in Cadmium Blue: Mystery Short Story
IN THE March 7 ISSUE
Georgia stood at the kitchen window; her hands wrapped around a coffee mug, watching Bill back his motorcycle out of the garage. He had no idea she knew. Dumb as a nail, her husband had only three talents: fixing cars, drinking beer, and trying to get his hands on any female that walked by. But this time he'd gone too far and it would take more than apologies to right this situation.
Crepes-Perfect For Your Valentine's Day!
IN THE February 7 ISSUE
andFood Fun,
andMargaret Mendel SECTIONS
Crepes are not that difficult to make and are a real crowd pleaser. For the first time crepe maker the rules are simple and once you get into a rhythm everything runs smoothly. Just remember that the pan needs to be at a consistently medium high temperature, the perfect dolloped of dough should be dropped into the pan, and these thin, delicious goodies will take only a couple of minutes to slide off the pan and into the waiting dish.
Fish Kicker By Margaret Mendel: Review/Interview/Giveaway
Sharon is a woman whose emotional and physical life is in the balance. An alcoholic, she has had her daughter removed from her care and placed by Social Services with her own mother, who has no time for Sharon and swears that Tasha will never be hurt again.
Tower Stories, An Oral History of 9-11
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andEvery Other Book,
Like most New Yorkers I know exactly where I was and what I was doing when the 9-11 disaster occurred. It is etched in my memory forever. So much has happened in my life since then I thought perhaps the impact of that day might have lost of its potency.
andContributors,
When my sisters and I were nine and ten years old it became our job in late summer to follow mom into the steamy pathways between the rows of corn. My sisters and I each dragged a huge metal bucket, kicking up dust, while we filled those heavy containers with the ears of corn mom said were 'ready'.


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Grass Looks Greener on the Other Side of the Road
July 1, 2012 Gilbert Miranda Life in a Different Land, MISCELLANEOUS, OFWs, Short Stories 1
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I was at Isetan in Parkway Parade, a suburban Shopping Center in Marine Parade, Singapore. After shopping for shirts, a few electronic gadgets and accessories, I went to the customer service to claim my Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) ticket.
The ticket is necessary to claim refunds on Goods and Services Tax (GST) when departing from Singapore. At the counter is a young lady, she was busy filling up some forms. I said I want my TRS ticket for the GST refund and presented my receipts.
Without looking at me, she asked "Your nationality, sir?"
I pretended I did not understand her. 'Huh?" I asked.
She looked up at me and asked again "What's your nationality, sir?"
"Same as yours," I said, "you're a Filipina, aren't you?"
"Yes, sir," she replied, then added, "Sorry, you don't look much of a Filipino, sir."
Her reply made me smile. I asked, while she's processing my papers, "From where are you, I mean in the Philippines?"
"Cabanatuan, sir," she replied.
I asked again, "Why do you have to travel this far just to have a job?"
Then I kidded "Uwian ka ba?"
She laughed and then said, "Mahirap na ho ang trabaho ngayon sa Pilipinas eh."
"Ha?" I retorted, "Finding a job in the Philippines today is a lot easier than during our time. We now have more jobs in the factories, call centers and in the Information Technology field. These were not there during our time… and yes, shopping malls and fast food centers that sprouts like mushrooms everywhere." I added. "Bakit nga ba?" I asked, then continued "And during our time very few immigrate to other countries except the United States."
She handed me my papers, which I inspected and signed. She looked at me with a weird smile saying "Thank you, sir, come again."
I said "Thank you, too, sana, nag-artista ka na lang sa Pinas!"
"Si sirrrrr!" she shrieked.
Parkway Parade boasts of its Waterfall Leisure and Dining Precinct, featuring one of the tallest glass waterfalls in Singapore. I sat at the Alfresco dining area to rest my feet. My conversation with the Filipina OFW was still fresh in my mind.
"Really, why do Filipino workers seek employment abroad?" I asked myself. A number of reasons entered my thoughts. Maybe, it is not because they would like to give their family a more convenient life as most OFWs say. One has to exert the same effort to survive, whether it be abroad or in one's own country.
Then, could it be the value of their income in foreign currencies compared to the value of local money? Well, usually income in other countries commensurate with the standards of living. One spends the same kind of money, unless it is sent to the Philippines where it has more value. "So, maybe, that's it," I told myself. An OFW could better afford the education and sustenance of their children by sending higher value currencies while working abroad.
"But there are other ways," I countered myself. "Local small businessmen from Batangas and Cavite, migrated to other provinces as far as Davao and Cagayan de Oro, started small businesses like bakeries, rice dealership, agricultural chemical products distributorship, etc. They were able to have better lives, some even become millionaires." I argued with my thoughts.
"Many early Chinese-Filipinos bought and sold junks, ran panciterias, sold soy bean cakes and taho, planted high value vegetables and other crops, and most of them now are billionaires. If they can do it, why can't the others? Some of them lack formal education. Most did not even reach high school."
I wondered. If the problem is working capital, most OFWs spend 30 to 200 thousand pesos in placement fees and other immigration requirements to get a working visa, which is enough if not more to start a small business.
As I thought about small business, I recalled a Philippine Senator who said that doing business is simple. One has only to learn arithmetic, one plus two equals three, minus one. If you can't learn this, better run for senator. I laughed alone.
I was in this kind of musing when my daughter and son-in-law arrived to fetch me. Both are architects working in Singapore. We took a taxi to their HDB, a state built housing condominium unit in South Bedok, which they own.
The next morning my daughter and son in law were going to work. I walked with them up to the Reservoir View Park where I continued my morning walk around a man-made lake. While walking at the park, I saw a man fishing at a pier like structure at the lakeside. For a while I observed him bait his hook and throw his line until I heard him talk.
"Ang tatalino naman ng isda dito, wala bang Pinoy na isda d'yan?" Now I know he is a Filipino. I opened a conversation. I said, "Maybe you should put a floater on your line. As it floats with the wave, it will move your bait up and down making it appear alive."
He said, "I have no float with me."
I advised him,"Go get a small branch and tie it on your line." But the sun is up and he was tired so we sat on a park bench and talked. I learned that he is a musician. He plays the lead guitar with a band at a night club at Orchard Road. He works at night, thus he has time to go fishing in the morning once in a while. I asked him the same question I asked the clerk in Isetan.
His reply was, "Mahigpit po ang kumpitensiya. Maraming magagaling na banda sa Maynila."
"So, one of the reasons of the exodus of Filipino workers abroad is competition back home, and it is true, not only among musicians, but also in other jobs." I told my new-found acquaintance; whose name by now I know is Mario… Mario Estrada.
He replied, "Opo, at ang pinakabobong banda sa Maynila na katulad namin, pinakamahusay dito."
We laughed. "Hindi naman kaya," I asked, "na mas-maraming banda kaysa sa night clubs sa Maynila?" Mario answered, "Naku! Hindi po, may mga banda ngang naglalagare, balik-balik sa dalawang clubs. At maraming clubs na walang makuhang mahusay na banda."
"Maaari nga," I said, "Many job applicants in the Philippines do not meet the qualifications of the industry. It could mean that the standard of education in the country needs updating. Many job fairs sponsored by local governments cannot totally fill all the offered jobs for lack of applicants who meet the qualifications. So, we could rule out the inability of the government to provide jobs. Di ba Mario?"
"Hindi ko po alam sir, hanggang banda lang ako," Mario replied.
I gave Mario a very light right jab in slow-mo on his biceps. He laughed very loud. I said,"One who does not have the necessary skills really would find it difficult to compete."
Mario asked me if I would like to have a coke or a cup of coffee. He said there is a refreshment kiosk nearby and the attendant is also a Filipino.
We walked, Mario carrying his fishing gear, a tackle box and the fishing rod. I was thinking while walking, "Does it mean that the Philippines have yet to meet the requirement of full blast industrialization? Or, could it be attitude? Most Filipino applicants that fail to get the job, say they are overqualified, not admitting that they did not meet the necessary requirements. I remembered, the mid 80s, when I have a general insurance agency. Almost every day, I would interview job applicants. After reading their résumé, I will offer them a job opening that would best fit their qualifications. Often I would convince them to be an insurance agent, which at that time could earn around Php2000 a week. Better agents could make up to Php5000. Most applicants would opt to become secretaries or clerks, which earns only half, or even less than the income of a neophyte agent a month. Even today, it is not easy to find young marketing people in the fields of insurance and real estate."
We reached the refreshment kiosk. Mario offered me a seat, and then asked me if I would have a coke or a cup of coffee. I said I'll have a coke. Mario pulled a 5-dollar bill from his pocket. "No, no" I said, "This is on me." Mario retorted, "Si sir naman, ngayon lang tayo nagkakilala eh, pag-aawayan pa ba natin 'to?"
I smiled and said "Bahala ka!"
The kiosk attendant approached us, "Magandang umaga po."
Mario said, "Sir, si Ernie."
Then I stretched my hand to reach his, "Kamusta ka, Ernie, ayos ba trabaho dito?"
He scratched his head and replied, "Ayos lang po. 'Di pa lang makapagpadala sa Pinas."
"Accounting graduate yang si Ernie, sir," said Mario.
"I said "Siyanga, bakit ka nagtitiyaga dito?"
"Wala hong makitang trabaho sa Pinas eh." Ernie replied.
"Ow, puwede ka ngang magtayo ng ganitong kiosk doon. Isang sari-sari store, o' carinderia. Palagi ko ngang sinasabi sa mga anak ko noon, kapag nasa bahay ka, hindi ka mawawalan ng gagawin. Or is it the Pinoy interpretation of the dignity of labor?" I contended.
"Anong ibig mong sabihin, sir?" asked Mario.
"Mario," I said "I have a friend who is a former bank manager in the Philippines. He migrated to the United States. When he came back he said he drives a Mercedes-Benz with a flag in his job. He always wears a tie, but his tie is as wide as his torso and up to his knee in length."
Mario asked, "Anong trabaho niya sir?"
I answered, "He's a janitor at the airport. The Mercedez Benz is a ride-on floor polisher with the same brand, and his tie? an apron." Ernie and Mario laughed.
I explained, "What I mean is, perhaps my friend would not accept this kind of job in the Philippines even if it offers a high salary, for fear of being scorned or discriminated by friends and relatives, so with Ernie, 'di ba Ernie? But here, you are even proud you are working in Singapore."
"Oo nga ano? Basta ako band leader pa rin ako." Mario said.
"Kasi," I continued,"You have your own band. Your employer employs the whole band where you are the boss. That's why it's nice to have your own. Like your own business, or being an entrepreneur, you are the boss in your own country or anywhere else."
It was getting late so I said goodbye to the two OFWs, "Oy, salamat sa inyo, I still have to buy popiah and hokkien mee at the hawker. I'll have lunch with my grand children."
I continued to reflect in my thoughts until afternoon, thinking on the expression of most OFWs that they are sacrificing their lives for the welfare of their family. "Do they really?" I asked myself, "…or are their families the ones sacrificing, because of their absence? They might have the quantity of life, but the quality is lost."
My daughter called and asked me to wait for them for dinner. While waiting, I spend my time in the internet. I discovered that there are more than 150,000 Filipinos working and residing in Singapore. The city-state is a haven of Filipino workers from low to high skilled professionals. OFWs in Singapore work as domestic helpers, technicians, entertainers, architects, engineers, and IT professionals. Even television and radio are filled with Filipino talents working as newscasters, announcers and disc jockeys.
With only a land area of 704 square kilometers, Laguna de Bay is bigger than Singapore by 207 square kilometers.
My daughter and son-in-law arrived with chili crab, Singapore's favorite dish for dinner. While dining I told them what occupied my thoughts during the last two days.
"While I have asked the others," I said, "I haven't asked you why you chose to work here in Singapore."
My daughter replied, "Don't ask me, my whole family is here and we're already Singaporean citizens."
When I asked my son-in-law, he said , "Wala, trip lang, most of my friends and former classmates worked here, so I followed them. However, most of them now have migrated from Singapore to the United States and Australia in search of better paying jobs."
I said, "Grass looks greener on the other side of the road."
author: Gilbert Miranda
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Definitely Filipino
DF Blogger's Int'l
Gilbert Miranda
OFWs' greener perspective
Confession of a Full-time Happy Wife
A Letter From a Mistress
Miss August
Grass maybe greener on the other side of the fence, but if you water your own grass it would just as green or it could be even greener!


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In 2018, four unconnected people suddenly undergo personality changes at what would have been their moments of death: Marcy, a young, intellectually disabled woman, is assaulted but fights off her attackers and is no longer impaired; high-schooler Trevor concedes a mixed martial arts fight after being overmatched; heroin-addicted college student Philip drops his syringe just as his roommate injects a fatal overdose; and young mother Carly stares down her baby's abusive father. FBI agent MacLaren tracks their subsequent communication and confronts them; they reveal that they are among thousands of time travelers sent from the future to avert a global crisis, and that MacLaren was to die that night while pursuing a murderer they have already killed; MacLaren is taken over by a fifth traveler, who happens to be the team's leader.
One type of volcanic oceanic island is found in a volcanic island arc. These islands arise from volcanoes where the subduction of one plate under another is occurring. Examples are the Aleutian Islands, the Mariana Islands, and most of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean. The only examples in the Atlantic Ocean are some of the Lesser Antilles and the South Sandwich Islands.
Just an hour and a half north of Melbourne, Nagambie Lakes is one of Australia's oldest viticulture areas, with some vines dating back to the mid 19th century. This part of Victoria has long been considered a great day-trip destination for its outdoor activities — waterskiing, rowing, and sailing — and renowned wineries. Now there's reason to linger, thanks to the November debut of the Mitchelton Hotel, a 58-room resort and spa at Mitchelton Winery. With its fine-dining restaurant, the Ministry of Chocolate, and 5½ miles of trails circumnavigating the vineyard, it's the perfect base for a weekend in the region. Start your trip with a tasting on-site — Mitchelton is known for its Riesling — before venturing to other nearby wineries like Tahbilk, which has been producing quality vintages since 1861, and Goulburn Terrace, which specializes in natural wines. Other popular local vintners include McPherson Wines, David Traeger Wines, and Box Grove Vineyard. —John Scarpinato


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Je Ju Island, Pax Tibi Productions, Pope Francis, Regis Tremblay, The Ghosts of Jeju
Pope Francis to Visit South Korea
January 26, 2014 Regis Tremblay	3 Comments
I continue to be amazed at the influence The Ghosts of Jeju is having around the world. Today, I received a request on behalf of the people of Gangjeong Village to send a copy of the film to Pope Francis, hoping that he will visit Gangjeong Village on his planned trip to South Korea in August. It seems that the peace activists in Gangjeong have engaged in a letter writing campaign directly to Pope Francis inviting him to Gangjeong.
Here is my letter to Pope Francis that will accompany a copy of the film. I would also encourage you to write to Pope Francis.
Your Holiness Pope Francis,
The people of Gangjeong Village on Jeju Island, South Korea await your announced visit in August with great anticipation for they have been peacefully, and non-violently protesting the construction of a large naval base to accommodate the U.S. pivot to Asia.
For seven years, these farmers and fishermen, and their peace activist supporters from around the world, have been protesting seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Bishop of Jeju, Peter Kang, has supported the protest with his frequent presence, and by allowing his priests and nuns to participate.
Your Jesuit brothers in South Korea have been at the forefront of this struggle. Several have been arrested, fined, and imprisoned. During my stay there in September of 2012, I got to know them well, and I was pleased to see the Catholic Church and the Jesuit Fathers leading the struggle for peace and justice. And, busloads of Catholic nuns from all over South Korea regularly go to Gangjeong to protest and stand in solidarity with the villagers.
Daily mass is celebrated in front of the main gate to the base. Never before have I witnessed the sense of community shared by people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The struggle in Gangjeong Village is important for the Peace Movement around the world because everything is in focus there. These people are farmers and fishermen who will lose their livelihoods and their 500 year old village. They a protesting against the military and imperial expansion of the United States; they are protesting the occupation of their country by tens of thousands of American troops; they are protesting against the violation of human rights; and they are protesting against the desecration of a pristine ecosystem, home to several UNESCO world heritage sites.
Furthermore, in 2005, Jeju was declared "The Island of World Peace" because of the horrible massacres, at the hands of the U.S. Army in 1948, where as many as 60,000 men, women and children were murdered in a scorched earth campaign to wipe out opposition to the American occupation and the separation of the country at the 38th parallel. What followed during the Korean conflict was the carpet bombing and napalming of North Korea until there were no more targets left. It was the first time that the world would see the unrestrained violence inflicted upon indigenous people fighting for freedom, self-determination, and their basic human rights.
I went to Jeju in September of 2012 to make a documentary film. I thought it would be a short story about the anti-base protest, but what I learned there inspired me to make the enclosed feature-length film, The Ghosts of Jeju, which just recently was named an official selection of the Chicago Peace on Earth Film Festival in March of this year.
The documentary has now been seen in more than a dozen countries, including Russia. It is being translated, by volunteers, into Korean, Russian, French, Japanese, and German because people who have seen it believe this story must be told.
The people of Jeju have asked me to send you a copy of the film in preparation for your visit to South Korea in hopes that you will visit Gangjeong Village to stand in solidarity with them. This film reveals the untold and hidden history of American involvement in Korea from the end of World War II to the present day. Most people in America and around the world, and most Korean people are not aware of this history, nor are they aware of the plans of the U.S. to raise tensions in Asia and to dominate by overwhelming military might.
Your Holiness, the entire world is looking to you as the most influential voice for the poor and for peace and justice around the world. A visit to Gangjeong will give hope to people everywhere who are opposing war, militarism, and the abuse of human rights.
Respectfully and with profound hope and respect for your papacy,
Pax Tibi Productions
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Serbia's Protests Aren't the Beginning of a Balkan Spring
Demonstrations against Aleksandar Vucic's authoritarian government won't achieve anything until the opposition can present a coherent alternative.
By Aleks Eror
| March 19, 2019, 2:19 PM
A woman sits in front of a riot police cordon after a standoff during a demonstration against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic outside the presidential building in Belgrade, on March 17, 2019. (VLADIMIR ZIVOJINOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)
BELGRADE, Serbia—Over the past three months, the residents of Belgrade have developed a new weekly ritual: Every Saturday evening, thousands of them gather near Republic Square in the center of the city for a protest march against the political violence, democratic backsliding, and deterioration of media freedoms that have become widespread under the current government and its autocratic president, Aleksandar Vucic.
The protests, which started on Dec. 8 last year, have spread to several dozen cities across Serbia and have even inspired similar protests in Albania and Montenegro, where activists have risen up against their own crooked political classes. Last Saturday, on March 16, the demonstrations reached a new crescendo when protesters and opposition leaders in Belgrade stormed the headquarters of state broadcaster Radio Television Serbia, which led to their forced removal by riot police. That same night in Albania, protesters lobbed stones and clashed with police in front of the parliament building in Tirana. This blossoming of dissent has led some to wonder if this might be the beginning of a "Balkan Spring."
In Serbia, the protests were triggered by the beating of Borko Stefanovic, an opposition politician and leader of the Serbian Left party, in the southern city of Krusevac on November 23, 2018, where he was left bloodied and hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of assailants wielding blunt objects. The following day, one of Stefanovic's allies, Dragan Djilas, told reporters that Vucic was "the main culprit" behind the assault. The first demonstration was held in Krusevac a week later under the banner of "Stop the Bloody Shirts" and was organized by the Alliance for Serbia, a coalition of various opposition parties that includes the Serbian Left and spans the entire breadth of the country's political spectrum.
The inaugural Belgrade protest took place the following weekend and was organized independently of the opposition alliance by a group of students from the University of Political Sciences. The assault on Stefanovic might have been the spark that lit the fuse, but the protesters took aim at a much greater foe than his attackers: Their target was the government in its entirety and Vucic himself, whom they blame for the deteriorating political conditions in the country. The protesters elicited a typically pigheaded response from the president, who claimed that he would not give into their demands, "even if there were 5 million people in the streets." This was quickly adopted as their slogan: "One in 5 Million".
Although temperatures in the Balkans are rising, neither budding flowers nor mass protests should be mistaken for the beginning of a Balkan Spring modeled on the revolutions that rocked the Arab world in 2011. Vucic has, lest we forget, seen out mass protests before, following his 2017 presidential election victory, when he finished 38 points ahead of his nearest competitor. For nearly two full months, citizens took to the street on an almost daily basis to protest "against the dictatorship," as they called it. By the end of May the demonstrations had largely fizzled out.
The protesters opposed Vucic and his hegemonic rule, but they could offer no alternative. Only one opposition figure, the former ombudsman Sasa Jankovic, won more votes than a spoof candidate who promised to build Serbia a coastline. Then, like now, the protesters lacked a serious strategy that would allow them to achieve their aims. They could mobilize a crowd, but they lacked a clearly defined path to victory, and it was inevitable that this aimlessness would eventually cause them to run out of steam.
Today's protesters have improved on their 2017 predecessors by setting out several concrete demands: They've called for the resignations of the interior minister, Nebojsa Stefanovic (a right-hand man Vucic frequently uses as an attack dog in public debates), and the health minister, Zlatibor Loncar (who allowed Vucic to pose for a hospital ward photo-op with critically ill children during a flu epidemic without wearing the appropriate medical attire and, critics allege, putting the children's health at risk), as well as two senior figures at Radio Television Serbia, which is often accused of being a government mouthpiece. Protesters have also called for convictions in the unsolved 2018 assassination of Oliver Ivanovic, a Kosovo Serb politician and outspoken Vucic critic who had been a thorn in the side of the government, particularly when it came to denouncing organized crime. But it's still unclear how they plan to extract these concessions.
The protesters' main problem is that they're unable to apply any political pressure on the government by rallying around a candidate that might threaten Vucic's stranglehold on national politics. Although the Alliance for Serbia has tried its hardest to attach itself to the protests, the weekly demonstrations aren't formally affiliated with any single opposition party or political figure. The entirety of the anti-Vucic ideological spectrum is represented—from student Marxists to Bosko Obradovic, the ultranationalist leader of Dveri, a far-right opposition party of religious conservatives—sometimes causing scuffles among the protesters. This highlights the fragmented and impotent nature of the Serbian opposition, which is united by its opposition to Vucic but unable to agree on much else.
The anti-Vucic movement is also hamstrung by the fact that all the opposition alternatives are deeply divisive and unpopular. The aforementioned Obradovic is a homophobe whose party opposes EU membership and wants to orientate the country towards Russia. In the 2017 election, Obradovic took 2.28 percent of the vote—four times less than the spoof candidate, Ljubisa "Beli" Preletacevic (a pseudonym for Luka Maksimovic who campaigned in character as Beli).
Dveri currently holds the presidency of the Alliance for Serbia. The coalition was founded by Djilas, Belgrade's former mayor and a key figure in the discredited Democratic Party that dominated Serbian politics between the overthrow of Milosevic and Vucic's breakthrough 12 years later. Djilas, like other Democratic Party top brass, is widely perceived to have used his time in office to enrich himself by advancing his private business interests. Borko Stefanovic, whose beating triggered the protests, is also a Democratic Party alumnus. He served as chief negotiator in the 2008 sale of state petroleum company, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), to Russia's Gazprom Neft.
The deal caused outrage for its closed tendering process and a final sale price that came out to only a fifth of NIS's market value at the time. Many see it as a prime example of the crooked privatizations that followed Yugoslavia's disintegration—and Vucic's government launched an investigation into the sale in 2014. It's deeply ironic and profoundly cynical that someone involved in the hawking of state assets now leads a party that bills itself as "Left." Borko Stefanovic and his sometime Democratic Party colleagues need to shoulder some of the blame for the country's current political malaise, because it was their failures in office that drove a disillusioned electorate into the arms of Vucic's party.
This considered, it should come as little surprise that the Serbian electorate remains unconvinced by the alternatives. My own grandfather is a reluctant Vucic voter who frequently complains about cuts to his pension. When I ask him why he continues to back the ruling Progressive Party, he responds with a shrug: "Who else am I going to vote for? Djilas? As if the opposition is any better."
This cuts to the heart of Serbia's political malaise: It's not that Vucic and his party are widely adored but, unlike the opposition, they have yet to experience a self-inflicted fall from grace. In contrast to their opponents, they still have political capital to spend. Until this changes, protesters will struggle to rally the sort of mass mobilization that finally pushed Milosevic out of power in 2000.
At the moment, no one is able to present a radically different vision for the country. The Alliance for Serbia published a "30-point" political program, but two-thirds of these points are just single-line slogans. There is no Serbian Jeremy Corbyn or Bernie Sanders who can convincingly pledge to transform the country's politics. Centrists can promise a freer media and less political violence, but for most people these are relatively minor tweaks to the status quo. Their main selling point is that they're not Vucic.
No candidate can realistically offer substantially better living standards because Serbia's problems—an aging population, brain drain, poverty, corruption, a stagnant and left-behind economy that's ill-equipped for the 21st century—predate the current government. Serbia's neighbors, even ones that hold EU membership, like Croatia and Bulgaria, all face similar challenges. This would remain constant even if Vucic were to be deposed, and most voters understand that, which dents the opposition's draw.
The president's domination over political life in Serbia also distracts from a much deeper rot in the country's political system. Serbian politicians frequently switch parties. There have been more than 500 defections since the 2016 local elections, and some 45 percent of these have crossed over to Vucic's Progressive Party. Smaller parties, like the Socialist Party of Serbia, repeatedly act as kingmakers in coalition talks, an arrangement that allows their politicians to remain in government in perpetuity.
Ivica Dacic, the current foreign minister, is a prime example: a key figure in the Socialist party since the early 1990s, his closeness to Slobodan Milosevic earned him the nickname "Little Sloba." Before taking up his current position, he served as both interior minister and prime minister in just the last decade alone. Dacic is hardly an isolated example: Zorana Mihajlovic, Maja Gojkovic, and Aleksandar Vulin are just three prominent government figures with similar resumes. This creates a malign sort of continuity in which each new government contains remnants of the one that preceded it, such that nothing ever seems to change. Even if Vucic were to step down, many of his cronies would remain in some capacity, ready to build upon his troubling political blueprint.
This is why any talk of a Balkan Spring should be taken with a pinch of salt. There is no panacea that will end the country's malaise, and meaningful, lasting change will only be achieved through a complete and total overhaul of Serbia's institutions and political culture. Deposing Vucic might be the first step toward achieving this aim, but the challenges that follow would be much greater. The protesters should bear that in mind, otherwise this latest wave of demonstrations will amount to nothing more than a brief gust of warm wind in Serbia's long post-Yugoslav freeze.
Aleks Eror is a Belgrade-born journalist whose work has been published by the Guardian, the New Republic, Vice, Slate, the Telegraph, and others. Twitter: @slandr
Tags: authoritarian governments, Corruption, Dispatch, Eastern Europe, Media, organized crime, protests, Serbia
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The Plaza de Toros north of downtown by the Estadio Jalisco soccer stadium has two seasons: October-November and February-March. Featuring international and Mexican matadors, fights are held on Sundays at 4:30 pm with tickets available at the bull ring's website. Seats in the shade are considerably more than those in the sun. Built in 1967, the stadium seats some 20,000 and is also used for horse shows and concerts.


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This is the only movie that can make the words "I don't love you" sound romantic. Blame it on the chemistry between Ethan (Alden Richards) and Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) in Hello, Love, Goodbye. Director Cathy Garcia-Molina was able to bring out the best in them considering they come from different love teams of the rival networks, ABS-CBN and GMA. Alden rose to fame with Maine Mendoza in GMA 7's #AlDub, while Kathryn is the other half of ABS-CBN's Daniel Padilla, her reel and real-life boyfriend.
Hello, Love, Goodbye follows the lives of Joy Marie Fabregas, a hardworking no-nonsense OFW who has the busiest schedule on earth, and Ethan del Rosario, a happy-go-lucky bartender and a ladies' man, who has all the time in the world to pursue Joy. Their story is one filled with struggle, misunderstanding, to eventual acceptance and love. Here are more Hello, Love, Goodbye lessons on life and travel you should know!
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
A post shared by Alden Richards (@aldenrichards02) on Jun 14, 2019 at 4:39am PDT
We salute all hardworking OFWs who have to juggle more than one job just to make ends meet. In the movie, Joy in particular, barely had time to rest, let alone, eat at a slow pace. Like many OFWs, she kept up a strong front, hiding the stress that often went undetected during video calls with her family in the Philippines. Who knows what other hardships OFWs could be concealing just to provide for the basic and material things that their families need back home? #truthhurts
Travel or living overseas might sound convenient but you pretty much get the real picture in the movie. There are struggles and realities abroad that nobody normally talks about.
A post shared by Alden Richards (@aldenrichards02) on Jul 1, 2019 at 6:19am PDT
It was reported that the actors were told not to get in touch with their loved ones back in the Philippines during their shoot in Hong Kong. Additionally, some dialogue was spoken in Chinese to show how OFWs adapt to the local culture. Scenes with OFWs consisted of actual OFW extras so that the actors could interact and understand them more deeply. These things added rawness and authenticity to the film. Likewise in travelling, it always pays to travel less like a tourist and more like a local.
Knowing your priorities
Ethan came from a relationship where he prioritised the girl he fell in love with which compelled him to sacrifice his family's needs. Joy, on the other hand, put her family first causing her to sacrifice her relationship. But that's how life is. When you prioritise something above another, you win some, you lose some.
Same with travelling — you have travel goals, and sorting your priorities will help you achieve these goals even though they may come at a cost. You might even want to consider some life investments before you jump into the travel bandwagon.
Self-love is not being selfish
Joy showed us her selflessness because, in every decision she made, she always prioritised her family. We tend to put other people first before ourselves. Hit pause, then reflect on the last time you decided to choose yourself. Don't feel guilty — go out there, travel, and live the life you deserve.
On letting go and moving forward
A post shared by john leo garcia (@johnleogarcia) on Jun 15, 2019 at 5:56am PDT
This movie taught us that we can't ask the person we love to choose between a career or relationship. Both parties will just end up in frustration and heartbreak. If what you both had was truly love, then you'd allow the other to grow even without you. You would set them free. (Raise your hand if you're part of the female population who got teary-eyed in this part of the movie!)
When travelling, you sometimes fall deeply in love with the place (or even with a stranger). Yes, travel sepanx is real, but don't allow that clingy emotion to get the better of you. There's still so much more of the world to see, and you won't be able to do that if you're stuck in one place. Besides, you can take a piece of your favourite place with you in the form of memories and souvenirs!
There's more to a destination than what you know
In the movie, Hong Kong is stripped of the glamour and excitement it's typically known for. The movie shows the raw and #unfiltered side of HK where OFWs are not allowed to take two legal jobs, where employers own half of the domestic helper, and where an OFW's salary is sometimes haggled just so they can keep their job.
On a positive note, Hong Kong was also the place of self-discovery, possibilities, and a newfound love for both Joy and Ethan. It's where enduring friendships were made, and a beautiful love story began. This, perhaps, made all the struggles and sacrifices worth it, especially for Joy.
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It all began and ended at the airport. Let me leave you Joy's closing hugot.
"May mga lugar na pangmatagalan. May mga lugar na dinadaanan lang. Parang Hong Kong. Katulad ng tao. May mga taong dumadaan lang sa buhay natin. May mga taong babaguhin ka pang habambuhay. Ikaw iyon Ethan. Salamat."
This article originally appeared in Tripzilla Philippines on August 16, 2019.
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What Young Black Men In America Should be Angry About
September 15, 2015 by Uncle Sam Leave a Comment
We have all heard the term 'angry black man'. And the presumption is everyone should know what "He" is angry about.
Given some of the statistics published about personal growth and achievement, "He" definitely has a number of things to be angry about. Author Tamika Thompson outlined a few facts in a recent article. Thompson notes,
'when it comes to young, African American men, the numbers are staggering and the reality is sobering. Young Black men — across the board — score below their counterparts in other racial and ethnic groups when it comes to graduation rates, literacy rates and college preparedness. And many African American men, in turn, are virtually locked out of employment and are filling up the nation's prisons in disproportionate numbers.
Young black men as a group score lower than other racial groups in terms of –
Literacy Rates
College Preparedness
If Black lives really matter, we as a community, should figure out why poor outcomes like this are so common. To put a finer point on this, we all know the results listed above lead to a tough existence in any society or economy. And, with technology increasingly becoming part of every facet in our lives and economy, less education is a sentence to little or no opportunity. Hopelessness.
A Pew Research Center study published in 2014 showed the unemployment rates for those with college degrees at a third of the rate of those with only a high school degree (3.8% vs 12.2%). And for those not completing high school, the unemployment rate is sure to be much higher. Keep in mind, the statistics in the chart include all ethnic groups, not only young African American men. The numbers for young African American men will be worse!
Pew Social Trends – The Rising Cost Of Not Going To College
Unemployment Rate By Education…
This performance does not bode well for the black community as a whole, already at the lower end of the economic ladder. And it appears the situation will probably accelerate without something to change the trajectory of outcomes. Below are few other statistics listed in Thompson's article:
54% of African Americans graduate from high school, compared to more than three quarters of white and Asian students. (More economic hardship and desperate outcomes)
In 2007, nearly 6.2 million young people were high school dropouts. Every student who does not complete high school costs our society an estimated $260,000 in lost earnings, taxes, and productivity. (Actually this is much worse than it sounds. In addition to lost earning, productivity and tax revenue, these individuals are more likely to need and use services at a higher rate which other taxpayer's fund. A double whammy)
The majority of the 2.3 million people incarcerated in U.S. prisons and jails are people of
color, people with mental health issues and drug addiction, people with low levels of
educational attainment, and people with a history of unemployment or underemployment. (Again, taxpayers are footing the bill for services that are a drag on our society's productivity)
NOTE: to see more statistics, read Thompson's article.
Young Black Men – Looking In The Mirror Is Your Best Chance
At OAC, we believe the turnaround has to come from within the black community. And, it's not because we don't care that we write this. It's because we do care we write this. It's because no program coming from any level of government will provide the determination, focus and the individual dreams required to fuel success. President Reagan famously said 'the most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help'. And, for the blacks in the U.S that appears to be the case.
According to a report released by the Urban Institute (as noted http://yourblackworld.net), the state of the African-American family is MUCH worse today than it was in the 1960's when the Great Society initiative was started. Consider the following:
In 1950, 17 percent of African-American children lived in a home with their mother but not their father. By 2010 that had increased to 50 percent.
In 1965, only eight percent of childbirths in the Black community occurred out-of-wedlock. In 2010 that figure was 41 percent; and today, the out-of-wedlock childbirth in the Black community sits at an astonishing 72 percent.
The number of African-American women married and living with their spouse was recorded as 53 percent in 1950. By 2010, it had dropped to 25 percent.
In 1954, 79 percent of African-American men were employed. By 2011 that had decreased to 57 percent.
Some Advice For Young Black Men
Just Do It! Like the ad says. Dream big. Set goals. Expect to work hard. Expect not to win all of the time. Be humble and try again…again…and again. You are worth it and when you reach your destination, you will be gratified, proud and most likely ready to help the next generation succeed.
Understand nothing the government does is going to make you a success. There may be a little help here and there, but it will not make you successful. Your attitude, effort and service to others will make the difference in your life. The government can only give things – it's never very much and always taken from others – a sure way to build resentment. Success will come when you find a way to serve others in a way that has value to them. The more satisfied customers you have, the greater your success will be. If you are waiting for the Democrats, Republicans, Al Sharpton, Barrack Obama, Louis Farrakhan or any other person other than yourself, you will be waiting a long time.
Change comes from within. Don't allow external forces to alter your direction or convince you that you are victim. Studies show the lowest 5% of Americans are better off economically than 68% if the worlds population. That means starting out your better off that about five billion people. That's not a bad starting place.
Have Perspective – those who blame the government, racism other groups of people are using you to help create a job for themselves. They are ringmasters. Make great speeches and are very talented at saying provocative things to create a crowd. Chances are very good they are not there for you. The reality the government is not capable of improving your daily life and providing fulfillment.
And, for those who think other races have it out for you, don't flatter yourself. Most people are busy with their own lives and own challenges. Sorry, but it's true more often than not. Is our society perfect? Nope. Are there racists out there who don't like you? Sure. There are also people who don't like the Micks, Paddys, Wops, Dagos, Goombahs, Greasers, Guineas, Guidos, Limeys, Krauts, Pollacks, Russkis, Canucks, Chinks, Japs, Nips, Gooks, Slopes, Spics, Wetbacks, Beaners, Tacoheads, Redskins, Injuns, Squaws. And, there a lot of people who target Gringos, Crackers, Honkys, Peckerwoods, Rednecks, Hillbillys, White Trash, Trailer Trash, Hicks, Hayseeds, Bumpkins, too.
And, there are a lot more derogatory names for everyone. So ignore the ignorant and ignore the people who try to make you a permanent victim.
Focus Your Anger At The Right Things
If you have to get mad – pick the right things to be mad about:
Don't let the Al Sharpton's of the world convince you everyone is trying to hold you down. America is looking for young African American men committed to success for themselves and their families. Barrack Obama was elected because of the whites that voted for him. The same way President Obama was celebrated, you too will be celebrated as you succeed. But you have to do the work.
Don't emulate people who are on the fringe of society as a whole. Rappers who are racists themselves, sing about killing cops or refer to women, women like your Grandmother, Mother, Sisters or Daughters, as whores, and are violent are not worth respect. The person doesn't have to be African American. Remember, President Obama didn't have another African American President to speak with. He just did it. With a plan.
Get mad at yourself for not taking a step back and picking a goal, and figuring out how to achieve it. There are a lot of directions to go. Start talking to guidance counselors at school, the pastor at your church or successful people you respect. They will all give you some ideas to build upon.
Get mad at yourself if you are not giving 110% at school. No matter what you want to achieve, begins with education. Now more than ever. Many young people respect professional athletes. But even the most talented and genetically fortunate pro had to commit to thousands of hours of training as they grew up to achieve even the lowest level of professional success. YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE WILL TO SUCCEED. If you believe you are a victim, you will be a victim the rest of your life. If you believe you have a head start on 5 billion people already, you are off to a great start. Now get to work.
We want you to be productive part of Our American Culture.
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Loose lips sink ships – Hillary Clinton Is Unfit To Serve
Loose lips sink ships!
The catch phrase of war time secrecy should sound familiar to most. It was the watch word as the United States and its Allies built armies and war material such as ships, airplanes and tanks to be used for combating Nazi Germany and the Japanese Empire. It was a time when great armies of evil, arrogance and intolerance dominated whole continents and had aims of conquering the world. They were very dangerous times for Free people everywhere.
In modern day America, no entity better personifies the need to reintroduce the phrase 'loose lips sink ships' more than the Clinton political apparatus. Over the years, through scandal after scandal, the principals have been able to persevere and prosper. Aided by a fawning press and the support many politically active groups such as the NAACP, Women's Rights groups, Unions, LGBT Coalitions and many more, they have held onto their power and influence through it all by keeping the egregious acts secret.
Not that there have not been bumps in the road, from bimbo eruptions with Bill Clinton, to Hillary's dubious investments, questionable billing records, travelgate and many others. Hillary has not needed a vast right wing conspiracy designed to scuttle all things Clinton, she would have done it herself without help from many quarters over the years.
I guess when a country an unquestioned super power, it can get away with frivolous, even damaging behavior from leaders and still maintain the safety of its population.
'America First' has to be our battle cry
No longer can we accept bad actors like Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton has always tip-toed close to the edge of the abyss of the nefarious as she pursued her personal gains and political achievements. The political Left cheered her achievements while the Right grudgingly accepted, barring prosecution, her progression. I'm sure most will agree however, the absence of a prosecution does not translate to activities that are either legal or right. If you have no shame, the bar on what is right can be very low.
However, the world has become increasingly more dangerous since the days of the mujahedeen in Afghanistan, the missed opportunities to kill Bin Laden in the 90's and the destruction of aspirin factories inspired by Monica's blue dress.
America's apologetic retreat on the world stage lead by President Obama has weakened the United State's influence in all corners of the world with friend and foe alike. The trajectory of the United States under Obama's hand has steadily emboldened Russia (see their bombers flying west coast sorties), China (claiming and building islands in the South China Sea) and militant Islam (now issuing threats from a self-proclaimed Caliphate instead of caves in Pakistan).
Hillary Is Over The Edge
Hillary, as Secretary of State, has shown her personal progress is more important to her than the welfare other Americans. We may never know whether the Benghazi affair was a dereliction of duty, incompetence or gross negligence. Leaving an Ambassador hung out to dry should be a red flag for our entire country. After all, if protecting our Ambassadors in a foreign land isn't a priority, what is?
Then, following that fateful night with continued half truths, lies and cover ups, all aimed to protect her and the President during an election campaign, is shameful. Then, Clinton and the President have shown they know no shame.
Anticipating Skirting The Law
The manner in which Clinton has handled emails was more like a small time petty politician than a responsible appointed official at the highest level. In fact, because official government business was on the server she has attempted to wipe clean, she has destroyed "the peoples" records, not "her" records.
People on the Left and the Right should be outraged. I mean, what the hell? Who are you, Hillary Clinton, to destroy evidence in a congressional investigation? We, as a people have to demand better accountability from elected and/or appointed officials.
At the very least she is negligent. But because of stalling maneuvers and the forethought dedicated to deleting records and wiping the mail server clean, can there really be any plausible doubt about how disingenuous Clinton is?
Hillary, and actors like her, are a cancer on the American body politic. Even the manner in which donations were received by the Clinton Family Foundation feels like influence peddling.
Her authenticity and honesty, or lack thereof, has been questioned by many for a long time. Fortunately, she has been the 'second banana' in most circumstances, so her lack of honesty has not had a major impact – YET! As a decision maker, she could be dangerous because now she is most likely compromised.
It's pretty obvious her personal goals are more important than America's.
Putting her in a position to letdown 300 million Americans is not a wise move.
Yes, an extremely partisan person that is obviously dishonest and in a position of real consequence, is an unsettling thought. But we have been able to deal with that since 2009. An individual that is also compromised is just plain scary. But the bumbling manner is which this recent email scandal has evolved also shows incompetence in addition to dishonesty. Do we, as a Country really want to consider that after the past seven years?
Hillary Clinton and public "servants" like her are bad for America.
Loose lips sink ships. Let be sure only Hillary's ship sinks – not America's. Because, for those of us who love America and its exceptional culture, yes Hillary, being dedicated to America first, it does make a difference.
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