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		<title>Gears of War: Cebu&#8217;s 1st War Fashion Show</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last July 17, 2010 in Robinland Bldg., Margarita&#8217;s Family Cuisine, I witnessed Cebu&#8217;s 1st ever war fashion show. This event views war in a fashionable way pretty much different from a typical fashion show. This event was made possible by CIRAS PRODUCTION in cooperation with MOUNTAINEERING ALLIANCE to help the children schooling in Brgy. Magsaysay in [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last <strong>July 17, 2010</strong> in <strong>Robinland Bldg., Margarita&#8217;s Family Cuisine</strong>, I witnessed <strong><em>Cebu&#8217;s 1st ever war fashion show</em></strong>. This event views war in a fashionable way pretty much different from a typical fashion show. This event was made possible by <strong>CIRAS PRODUCTION</strong> in cooperation with<strong> MOUNTAINEERING ALLIANCE</strong> to help the children schooling in <strong>Brgy. Magsaysay in Mt. Manunggal Balamban</strong>, of the <strong>CMA&#8217;s Akyat Aklat Program</strong>.</p>
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<p>Models from this event were<strong> <em>airsoft players</em></strong>.<span id="more-698"></span> <strong>Mr. Kenneth Villaflor</strong>, model and organizer of the event shared,&#8221;<em>We&#8217;ve been playing airsoft all the time yet there are some who just wish to watch rather than play while on their gears</em>&#8220;. These players is what they call as the <strong>impressionists</strong> or the <strong>re enactors</strong>. &#8220;<em>So I thought, why not putting it into good use and organize an event such as this</em>&#8220;, Villaflor adds.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/37641_1535547826810_1178270131_31574035_2840085_n.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Mr. Kenneth Villaflor" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/37641_1535547826810_1178270131_31574035_2840085_n.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="346" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Before the main event started, a sumptuous <strong>dinner buffet</strong> was served first. Not to mention the event venue was particularly in the <strong>rooftop</strong> of the building. You can see the amazing night view of the city. The city lights were pretty much enchanting and the air was so cool, just perfect for the event. When all was finally set, the fashion show then started. Photographers particularly the media also ready with their gears. I was really amazed of the way they look. They were pretty like real soldiers gone to war. Here are some of the photos I took during the event.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Who says war is only for men and adults? Well guess again. <strong>Women and children are NOT exempted</strong>. <img src='http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Of course, they didn&#8217;t leave the audience hanging. They gave <strong>mugs </strong>as souvenirs and a <strong>free photo booth</strong> for everyone to enjoy. You can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kaivel#!/album.php?aid=189614&amp;id=231198689787&amp;ref=mf">check out the photos here</a>. Congratulations for the successful event!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs196.snc4/38128_414416594787_231198689787_4385257_1349973_n.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Cebu Bloggers Society at Gears of War" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs196.snc4/38128_414416594787_231198689787_4385257_1349973_n.jpg" alt="" width="518" height="346" /></a></p>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s participate in Mandaue Run for Life 2010!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello marathon enthusiasts, runners, athletes, or simply to those who want to get fit and healthy, great news!

Mandaue Run for Life 2010 will take place this coming August 1, 2010, 4am, at the Parkmall West Parking. This event is held by the Mandaue Business Movement 2010. You can choose the running category where you want [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello marathon enthusiasts, runners, athletes, or simply to those who want to get fit and healthy, great news!</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mandaue Run for Life 2010</span></strong> will take place this coming <strong>August 1, 2010</strong>, <strong>4am</strong>, at the <strong>Parkmall West Parking</strong>. This event is held by the <strong>Mandaue Business Movement 2010</strong>. You can choose the running category where you want to participate in which includes:<span id="more-691"></span></p>
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<li>3k</li>
<li>5k</li>
<li>10k</li>
<li>15k</li>
<li>Kid&#8217;s Run</li>
</ul>
<p>The entry fee is <strong>P250.00</strong> for all categories. The last day of registration is on <strong>July 29, 2010</strong>, so register now! <img src='http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>The marathon signals the start of the <strong>MBM 2010</strong> events. This will be participated in by various civic and business organizations in Mandaue and Cebu. Proceeds of the marathon will be allocated for the benefit of <strong>MCCI</strong>’s medical mission and the <strong>Dasig Kabataan Foundation </strong>in order to help our youth and <strong>make better lives</strong>.</p>
<p>To register, you may visit <strong>Dunkin&#8217; Donuts</strong> (SM and/or Ayala),<strong> Runnr </strong>(Ayala), <strong>Parkmall</strong>, <strong>Holiday Spa</strong>, and <strong>Philippine Sports Commission Office</strong>. For more information, you may also contact:</p>
<p><strong>Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretariat Office</strong><br />
3/flr Financial Center Bldg., A.C. Cortes Ave. cor. P. Burgos St.,<br />
Alang-Alang, Mandaue City<br />
6014, Cebu, Philippines<br />
Tel. No.: (032) 420-2232<br />
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		<title>Grade School Kids Nationwide Unite for Good Nutrition with Kraft Cheez Whiz</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A not-so-fit Future?
It has often been said that our future lies in the children of our country.
But what kind of future is in store for us when Philippine Statistics show that approximately 8 million Filipino children are malnourished?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A not-so-fit Future?</strong></p>
<p>It has often been said that our future lies in the children of our country.</p>
<p>But what kind of future is in store for us when Philippine Statistics show that approximately 8 million Filipino children are malnourished?</p>
<p>Various nutrition education programs during Nutrition Month have been implemented to underscore the importance of proper <strong>nutrition</strong> among schoolchildren.</p>
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<p>To teach schoolchildren about <strong>nutrition</strong> is already something. But to revolutionize it into a nationwide interschool competition for them to learn is something else.<span id="more-680"></span></p>
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<p>That is why <strong>Kraft Cheez Whiz</strong>, one of the most-loved cheese brands in the country in partnership with the Department of Education has come up with <strong>Palamantasan</strong>–the first interschool competition among grade school students nationwide in a quest for nutrition education.</p>
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<p><strong>Education is <em>still </em>the key</strong></p>
<p>In line with the Department of Education’s thrust to enhance nutrition education in schools, <strong>Kraft Cheez Whiz</strong> chose to do a school-based program to further raise public consciousness.  “<em>School is second to home where children learn basic lessons and values</em>,” <strong>Alex Dan Tacderas</strong>, Category Manager for Cheese and Spoonables, Kraft Foods Philippines shares. “<em>That is why we wanted to direct our cause and execute our program in schools–in both an enjoyable and educational way</em>,” <strong>Tacderas</strong><strong> </strong>adds.</p>
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<p>Spearheaded to spread the significance of eating good, Palamantasan will not only last for the whole month of July. This nationwide nutrition advocacy will be conducted until the month of September. “<em>In fighting malnutrition, we vie for sustainability and deep impact on schoolchildren</em>,” <strong>Tacderas</strong><strong> </strong>says.</p>
<p><strong>Students can be Teachers</strong></p>
<p>Apart from Palamantasan being an enduring learning experience, it is a transformative way of teaching those in the elementary levels. “<em>These schoolchildren are at the stage of developing a sense of responsibility</em>,” <strong>Paolo Serrano</strong>, Senior Brand Manager of<strong> Cheez Whiz</strong>, <strong>Kraft</strong> Foods Philippines<strong> </strong>explains. “<em>This is why we want them to realize the significance of proper nutrition themselves–through a series of fun, creative and learning activities</em>,” <strong>Serrano</strong> adds.</p>
<p>With the desire to make this competition-based campaign both feasible and fit for the participating schools, different forms of contests were prepared by the well-loved cheese brand. “<em>These are children and we all know they prefer learning in a fun yet challenging way</em>,” <strong>Serrano</strong> addresses. “<em>We wanted to relay our cause to the schoolchildren through competitions</em>,”<strong> Serrano</strong><strong> </strong>further states.</p>
<p>With contests such as <strong>Jarchitecture</strong> or<strong> Jar Art</strong>,<strong> Speech Choir</strong>, <strong>Sandwich Making</strong>,<strong> Essay-writing</strong> and more, the overall wit and skill of the participating children will be challenged. “<em>This is not only to find out how much they know about the importance of good nutrition–it’s about them having the opportunity to learn more, apply it and share it with others</em>,” <strong>Serrano</strong><strong> </strong>says.</p>
<p><strong>Continue to Count on Children</strong></p>
<p>Over the years, educating children about proper nutrition has been one of the primary advocacies of many institutions. Palamantasan revolutionizes the learning experience of school children in corporate-sponsored nutrition education.</p>
<p>With Palamantasan as a promising project to help children become healthier in more ways than one, the country is continuously given the hope of a better and brighter future.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://palamantasan.com"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/PKphoto3.png" alt="" width="430" height="323" /></a><br />
Palamantasan -the first interschool competition among grade school students nationwide in a quest for nutrition education is as well accessible on-line. You may visit <a href="http://palamantasan.com">http://palamantasan.com</a> for more details.</p>
<p><strong>About Kraft Foods</strong></p>
<p><em>The combination of Kraft Foods </em><em>(http://www.kraftfoodscompany.com) </em><em>and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals.  With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, the combined company is the world’s second largest food company, making delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries.  The combined company&#8217;s portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues exceeding $1 billion – Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milka and Cadbury chocolates; Trident gums; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats.  Another 70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million.  Kraft Foods (<a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/user/memxm61/My%20Documents/Helix/www.kraftfoodscompany.com">www.kraftfoodscompany.com</a>; NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s 500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.</em></p>
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<p>Post-event article: <strong><a href="http://calendarnotes.blogspot.com/2010/07/kraft-cheez-whiz-palamantasan-in-lapu.html">K</a></strong><strong><strong><a href="http://calendarnotes.blogspot.com/2010/07/kraft-cheez-whiz-palamantasan-in-lapu.html">ra</a></strong></strong><strong><a href="http://calendarnotes.blogspot.com/2010/07/kraft-cheez-whiz-palamantasan-in-lapu.html">ft Cheez Whiz Palamantasan in Lapu-lapu Central Elementary School Cebu</a></strong></p>
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		<title>There&#8217;s a new cat on the block. Coffeecat in Cebu opens.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
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Coffeecat&#8211; A celebration of coffee and life

“A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.”
After first opening its doors in May 2009 in Torres Street, Davao City, Coffeecat marks yet another milestone with its second branch, this time in Cebu, at the Asiatown IT Park’s newest high-rise development, [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Coffeecat&#8211; </strong><strong>A celebration of coffee and life</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>“A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.”</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">After first opening its doors in May 2009 in Torres Street, Davao City, <strong>Coffeecat</strong> marks yet another milestone with its second branch, this time in<strong> Cebu</strong>, at the Asiatown IT Park’s newest high-rise development, the eBloc Tower. The Asiatown IT Park branch is Coffeecat’s first foray into the exciting <strong>Cebu</strong> market. With its passion for coffee and excellence, <strong>Coffeecat </strong>promises to further enrich the highly developed coffee culture scene in this city already spoiled with choices. <strong> Coffeecat</strong> serves the pure goodness of 100% premium Arabica coffee, making it not just another brew in the City.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The name ‘<strong>Coffeecat</strong>’ is the product of an intriguing play of words coupled with a serendipitous association to a cat-sized mammal called a civet cat, which has a close affinity towards coffee berries.<span id="more-674"></span></p>
<p>The concept for <strong>Coffeecat</strong> was born out of a dream of creating a new type of meeting place –one that mixes modern, industrial, and minimalist elements yet retains a warm and cozy ambiance for good conversations, great beverages and delectable dishes. This is a meeting place that recognizes the Filipinos’ cultural tradition of taking a break from daily workday life and relaxing in the company of others. These, combined with the Italian coffee culture and influence of the North American pastry tradition all came together in the vision of<strong> Coffeecat</strong>.</p>
<p>At <strong>Coffeecat</strong>, each beverage is meticulously prepared and carries with it a memory of the taste and sensation inspired by the founders’ travels to other countries. The essence of various origins is captured in each drink to give one that &#8216;holiday&#8217; sensation of being giddy and lighthearted, perfect for bonding moments with family and friends, making Coffeecat a cozy place for relaxing and celebrating all of those life moments. From precious family time, hearty laughter with friends, some needed alone time with a good book and cup of brew, private discussions with colleagues and sweet moments with a special someone, <strong>Coffeecat is a celebration of coffee and life</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Coffeecat </strong>is 90 square meters of stylish and chic space which can accommodate a total of 60 guests with its indoor and outdoor seating combined. The café specializes in expertly handcrafted beverages made from premium coffee blend illy®, a careful balance of 9 types of pure Arabica beans from South and Central America, India and Africa which createsthe unmistakable illy flavor always identical in any espresso cup, wherever it is drunk around the world; non-coffee drinks like Avalanche<strong>™</strong> Ice Blends and its <strong>signature product</strong> – <strong>Yogo</strong><strong>™</strong><strong> Premium Frozen Yogurt</strong> in Original or Green Tea Flavors.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/CoffeecatYogoonWaffle.jpg" alt="" width="433" height="379" /></p>
<p><strong>Yogo</strong><strong>™ </strong>is<strong> </strong>the finest frozen yogurt made with the freshest ingredients, a mixture of fresh non-fat organic yogurt with probiotics and organic skimmed milk.  <strong>Yogo</strong><strong>™</strong> promotes a positive feeling by serving a delicious tasting treat that is good for both body and mind. With optional fruit toppings available, it can help make up ones 5-a-day diet.</p>
<p>Other products include specialty teas, pastries, light snacks and short orders. Guests may also check their email, download a<strong> </strong>file before a meeting, or simply browse the internet by logging on to<strong> Coffeecat’s in-store free wireless internet service aptly called wireless@coffeecat</strong>.</p>
<p><strong> Coffeecat</strong> is a lifestyle coffee concept owned and operated by Coffeecat Corporation. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.yourcoffeecat.com/">www.yourcoffeecat.com</a> .</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>COFFECAT MISSION, VISION, VALUES</strong></p>
<p><strong>Our Mission</strong>: To delight people we meet and serve. To offer the best coffee experience through our quality products and customer service.</p>
<p><strong>Our Vision</strong>: To be a reference for coffee culture and excellence. An innovative company offering only the finest products.</p>
<p><strong>Values we keep in mind</strong>:</p>
<p><strong>Quality</strong> &#8211; We are committed to providing only the best quality food and customers service standards possible.</p>
<p><strong>Customer Focus</strong> &#8211; We will create an atmosphere of hospitality in which the needs of our guests are met and consistently exceeded.</p>
<p><strong>Our team as One</strong> &#8211; We value and celebrate teamwork as a source of strength. We strive to provide a supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, respect and dignity for one another.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>COFFEECAT PRODUCTS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Yogo</strong><strong>™</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Premium Frozen Yogurt</strong></p>
<p>Yogo<strong>™</strong> Premium Frozen Yogurt prides itself in creating the finest frozen yogurt made with the freshest ingredients. We make it using a mixture of fresh non-fat organic yogurt with probiotics and organic skimmed milk.</p>
<p>Yogo<strong>™</strong> promotes a positive feeling by serving a delicious tasting treat that is good for both body and mind. With optional fruit toppings available, it can help make up ones 5-a-day diet.</p>
<p>Yogo<strong>™</strong> Premium Frozen Yogurt can be enjoyed in Original or Green Tea flavor.</p>
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<p><strong>THE MORE, THE MERRIER.</strong></p>
<p>Available in Small, Medium, Large and Pint Sizes. Frozen Yogurt this good is meant to be shared</p>
<p><strong>Toppings </strong>Fruit, Dry, and Liquid</p>
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<p><strong>fruit toppings</strong></p>
<p>Mango ●Banana ● Pineapple ● Blueberry ● Strawberry ● Kiwifruit ● Mandarin Orange ● Peach Red Ruby Cherry ● Grape</p>
<p><strong>dry toppings</strong></p>
<p>Mochi ● Special K ● Meuslix ● Butterfinger ● Reese’s ● Fudge Brownie ● M&amp;M Minis Oreo Cookie ● Desiccated Coconut ● Granola ● Crushed Graham ● Sliced Almond</p>
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<p><strong>liquid toppings</strong></p>
<p>Organic Honey ● Chocolate Sauce ● Caramel Sauce</p>
<p><strong>Yogo</strong><strong> </strong><strong>on Waffle</strong></p>
<p>your choice of frozen yogurt flavor with the addition of optional toppings set on a bed of belgian waffle.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPRESSO DRINKS</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/CoffeecatAmericanoMochaLatte.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="181" /></p>
<p>OUR COFFEE</p>
<p>A careful balance of 9 types of pure Arabica beans from South and Central America, India and Africa creates the unmistakable <strong>illy</strong> flavor: always identical in any espresso cup, wherever it is drank around the world.</p>
<p>Producing the world’s finest tasting coffee requires an exacting balance of subtle, aromatic nuances; a blending of acidic, sweet and bitter notes, in order to create the distinctive illy taste. illy&#8217;s rich body envelopes the palate, creating a pleasant tactile sensation as it paints the tongue. Numerous flavors ranging from fruity to flowery with traces of chocolate, caramel, hints of almonds and honey, all blend sweetly together. Even those who prefer sugarless coffee are sure to be more than gratified by the end result.</p>
<p>Available in:</p>
<p><strong>REGULAR AND DECAFFEINATED</strong></p>
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<p><strong>AVALANCHE</strong><strong>™</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ICE BLENDS</strong></p>
<p><strong>YOGI ORGANIC TEA</strong></p>
<p>Yogi<strong>™</strong> teas are created with purpose using masterfully blended ingredients that support your mind, body and spirit. Our philosophy is rooted in Ayurveda, which combines natural therapies with a balanced approach to overall health and well-being. We invite you to experience all that Yogi has to offer and achieve balance and joy in every aspect of your life.</p>
<p>Yogi<strong>™</strong> tea is part of Golden Temple of Oregon, LLC in the United States and is imported and distributed in the Philippines by Coffeecat Corporation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>MANAGEMENT PROFILES</strong></p>
<p><strong>JC R Tan</strong></p>
<p><strong>President and General Manager</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>JC Tan was named president, Coffeecat Corporation in March 2008. He is responsible for all of Coffeecat operations and is committed to ensuring that the Coffeecat Experience is delivered to customers and team members (employees), combining a passion for the best quality coffee, served in a superb in-store environment.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Prior to the founding of Coffeecat, JC had working stints as guest service officer at Intercontinental Hotel Manila, chef apprentice at Yes Thai Restaurant in Chicago and Kitchen of Porta Via Italian Foods in Pasadena, California. JC earned his degree in culinary arts at the Philippine School of Culinary Arts in Cebu.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>He is 24 and lives in Davao.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Eugene R Tan</strong></p>
<p><strong>Vice President and Director for Finance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>As vice president for finance, Eugene Tan is focused on the business and financial strategies, decisions, and execution that will deliver on Coffeecat short and long term strategies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Eugene graduated from De La Salle University Manila with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with specialization in Applied Corporate Management.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Before joining the company, Eugene worked for several years in various fields of consumer credit, banking, and international trade, for HSBC in the Philippines.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>He is concurrently working as director for a telco distribution company based in southern Philippines.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Marie Peluchi R Tan</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Corporate Secretary and District Manager for Cebu</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Marie Peluchi Tan, in the newly created role of district manager for Cebu, is responsible for the operations management as well as the marketing and product strategy for Coffeecat in Cebu.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>As district manager, Marie leads a team of dedicated administrative jobholders ensuring the smooth overall operations of the Cebu branch.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Marie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Cebu Doctors University, and a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of the Visayas &#8211; Gullas College of Medicine.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Marie has recently relocated to Cebu.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>ACROSS SOCIAL NETWORKS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Facebook: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/yourcoffeecat">http://www.facebook.com/yourcoffeecat</a></strong></li>
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<li><strong>The Coffeecat Tumblr: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.yourcoffeecat.tumblr.com/">http://www.yourcoffeecat.tumblr.com</a></strong></li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Twitter: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/yourcoffeecat">http://www.twitter.com/yourcoffeecat</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PHOTOS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Flickr Photos: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourcoffeecat">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourcoffeecat</a></strong></li>
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If your child has the talent and you’ve got the camera, capture the amazing act for Sony Ericsson’s Wonder Kidz, a video contest to discover the country’s next web sensation.  Children can sing, dance or act their hearts out, play sports, express themselves through art, or just be fresh, funny or fascinating being themselves.  Upload [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
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<p>If your child has the talent and you’ve got the camera, capture the amazing act for <strong>Sony Ericsson’s Wonder Kidz</strong>, a <strong>video contest</strong> to discover the country’s next web sensation.  Children can sing, dance or act their hearts out, play sports, express themselves through art, or just be fresh, funny or fascinating being themselves.  Upload the videos on the new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sony-Ericsson-PH/133111660042385?v=wall&amp;ref=search">Sony Ericsson Philippines Facebook page</a>.  The top ten “most liked” entries will qualify as finalists for judging by a celebrity panel of judges. The winning wonder kid walks away with the new <strong>Sony Ericsson Vivaz with HD video</strong>, and <strong>PhP 50,000 in cash</strong>.</p>
<p>From Sony Ericsson’s growing communication entertainment family of handsets, the <strong><a href="http://www.karenveloso.com/2010/07/sony-ericsson-unveils-worlds-smallest-android-smartphones-in-x10-cafe-at-sm-city-cebu/">Vivaz and Vivaz pro</a></strong> offer touch video capture in <strong>HD</strong> quality.  Vivaz comes with an 8.1-megapixel camera with continuous auto focus for video, 4x digital zoom, touch capture, video light, geo tagging and image stabilizer.  Meantime, Vivaz pro, with its full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, also features HD quality image and video capture through its 5.1-megapixel camera.  Both handsets offer WiFi capability, Facebook and Twitter applications, FM radio, 3D games and impressive music and media players.  Vivaz and Vivaz Pro let you capture, view and share spontaneous moments and memories with the clarity of high definition technology to best record and display your child’s star turns.<span id="more-664"></span></p>
<p>To join <strong>Wonder Kidz</strong>, contestants must upload a 30- to 60-second video of their child to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sony-Ericsson-PH/133111660042385?v=wall&amp;ref=search">Sony Ericsson Philippines Facebook page</a>.  Label it with <strong>Vivaz Wonder Kidz</strong> and a video title.  Entries must have a brief description of the video, contestant’s full name, email and contact numbers.  Contestants are encouraged to promote their videos through their various social networks to become the “most liked.”  Spread the news about your child’s talents caught on video.</p>
<p>Got videos from last year’s school presentation or past holidays? <strong> Sony Ericsson’s Wonder Kidz</strong> is about sharing fun and memorable moments from children and will accept past videos as long as the child is still 7 years of age at the time of the contest.</p>
<p><strong>Wonder Kidz</strong> comes on the heels of the successful Sony Ericsson Search for the FIFA Flag Bearer, a video contest that brought the Philippines’ first flag bearer to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.  Twelve-year old Megan Grace Lo of Pangasinan carried the FIFA flag with children from across Asia in the England vs. Algeria match.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Megan Grace Lo" src="http://img4.allvoices.com/thumbs/event/480/385/50442018-megan-grace.jpg" alt="" width="384" height="308" /></p>
<p><strong>Entries will be accepted until August 31, 2010.  Upload your kid’s videos now for more chances to be the nation’s favourite. </strong></p>
<p>Contest&#8217;s full mechanics:</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[CEBU, July 14, 2010&#8212;Sony Ericsson has launched the latest handsets in its growing Xperia™ portfolio here.  The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro, described as the world’s smallest Android smartphones,  have been unveiled in the X10 Cafe at SM City Cebu.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CEBU, July 14, 2010&#8212;<strong>Sony Ericsson</strong> has launched the latest handsets in its growing Xperia™ portfolio here.  The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro, described as the <strong>world’s smallest Android smartphones</strong>,  have been unveiled in the <strong>X10 Cafe at SM City Cebu</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The<strong> X10 Cafe</strong> is a showcase of the <strong>Xperia™</strong> range of handsets, as well as Sony Ericsson’s latest mobile phones.  The Xperia™ line of handsets brings consumers the best communication and entertainment experiences, delivered in a collection of smartphones to give consumers choice in size and style.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Xperia X10 (White)" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/XperiaTM_X10_PP_Luster_White_40.jpg" alt="" width="193" height="311" /> <img title="Xperia X10 (Black)" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/XperiaTM_X10_PP_Sensuous_Black_41.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="311" /></p>
<p>The latest of these choices is the <strong>Xperia™ X10 mini</strong> and <strong>X10 mini pro</strong>.  <span id="more-646"></span>The X10 mini has dimensions of 3.2 by 1.9 by .63 inches, while the X10 mini pro with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard is 3.5 by 2.05 by .67 inches.  Both are approximately <strong><em>the size of a credit card</em></strong>, but are bursting with numerous features.  As Google <strong>Android smartphones</strong>, the duo can be customized with directly downloadable applications from Android Market™.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Xperia X10 Mini" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Xperia_X10_mini_PP40_Black.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="415" /> <img class="aligncenter" title="Xperia X10 Mini Pro" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/X10_mini_pro_FrontOpenTilted_Black_.jpg" alt="" width="347" height="347" /></p>
<p>Both phones have a 2.55-inch scratch resistant TFT touchscreen supporting over 16 million colors.  Their 5-megapixel camera for stills and video comes with auto focus, geo tagging, photo and video light and the <strong>Sony Ericsson</strong> album application, a feature that organizes image files.  Their user experience platform was specifically designed for a smaller form factor with a one-hand touch experience.  Users can quickly access their most used and favourite applications through a unique and customizable four-corner user interface.</p>
<p><strong>Sony Ericsson</strong> says the phones are true compact versions of the highly popular <strong>Xperia™ X10</strong>.  The Xperia™ X10, which made a solid global debut earlier this year, was Sony Ericsson’s first smartphone in the Android platform.  It has since become one of the company’s best sellers, and has been recorded as Japan’s top selling smartphone.  The X10 mini is available in black, pearl white, lime and silver while the X10 mini pro is in black and red.</p>
<p><strong>Sony Ericsson</strong> has also announced a new Xperia™ mobile phone that will be arriving by Q3 2010, the <strong>X8</strong>.  The <strong>X8</strong> will build on the success of the X10 and the mini products and extend the most entertaining <strong>smartphones</strong> collection to an even broader audience.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Xperia X8" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/X8_40angle_DarkBlue.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="415" /></p>
<p>Visitors to the <strong>X10 Cafe</strong> from now until July 25, 2010 can also check out the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ and Vivaz pro.  Like the Vivaz™, the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ pro allows consumers to capture, view and share their best experiences in HD video.  The Vivaz™ pro has a QWERTY keyboard that allows consumers to communicate quickly and efficiently via email, SMS or social networking updates.</p>
<p>The <strong>Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ </strong>has an 8.1 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, continuous auto focus for video, image stabilizer, 3D games, Facebook and Twitter applications.  One can review the HD video content in the standby panel or online via Wi-Fi on the 3.2 inch widescreen.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_Front_CosmicBlack.jpg" alt="" width="272" height="389" /> <img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_FrontHoriz_CosmicBlack.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="194" /> <img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_NewBack_CosmicBlack.jpg" alt="" width="316" height="252" /></p>
<p>Meantime, the <strong>Vivaz™ pro</strong> lets users stay in touch through email, Twitter™, Facebook™, blogging and chat with easy typing through its QWERTY keyboard.  View everything on the 3.2” 16:9 wide touchscreen which gives HD resolution videos for upload to YouTube via Wi-Fi™.  The phone has a 5.1-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, auto focus and face detection.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz Pro" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_pro_Whitefront.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="175" /> <img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz Pro" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_pro_FrontOpenTilted_White_SCR.png" alt="" width="243" height="189" /> <img class="aligncenter" title="Vivaz Pro" src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/karen_v/Vivaz_pro_back_White.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="176" /></p>
<p>Both Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ and Vivaz™ pro feature the new design philosophy ’human curvature’, which will become a consistent feature of the Sony Ericsson portfolio.  The design mirrors the shape of the human body, and at the same time delivers a precise and compelling way of interacting with the phones.</p>
<p>Visitors can enjoy phone demos and other freebies at the <strong>X10 Cafe</strong>, 2nd floor, Northwing of <strong>SM City Cebu</strong> until July 25, 2010.  The new handsets are now available in Sony Ericsson Experience Shops and authorized dealers nationwide.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><em><strong>**Smallest phone in terms of height x width, based on phones available for purchase in the market as of April 28, 2010.</strong></em></p>
<blockquote><p>Sony Ericsson is a 50/50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson established in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London and operations in major markets around the world. Sony Ericsson’s strategy is to become the industry leader in mobile Communication Entertainment, through new styles of interaction across the internet and social media. Sony Ericsson offers exciting consumer experiences through innovative and feature rich phones, accessories, content and applications.  For more information, please see: <a href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/press">www.sonyericsson.com/press</a>.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Buy and Sell in the Philippines with AyosDito.ph</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 07:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as I entered the blogosphere, I&#8217;ve been seeing AyosDito.ph everywhere through ads and I didn&#8217;t even bother to check it out. Until it got to the point where I was so desperate to buy something online. So basically, I googled about where to find stuff online. Now, to my surprise the AyosDito.ph ad appeared [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Just as I entered the blogosphere, I&#8217;ve been seeing <strong>AyosDito.ph</strong> everywhere through ads and I didn&#8217;t even bother to check it out. Until it got to the point where I was so desperate to buy something online. So basically, I googled about where to find stuff online. Now, to my surprise the <strong>AyosDito.ph</strong> ad appeared from nowhere. Just the sound of it, I think it&#8217;s something cool to check out so I did. I haven&#8217;t tried buying online using this site until now. I&#8217;m planning to buy this uber cute pug over here with the most affordable price I have canvassed for only P5,000. Now, where can you find something cheap like that? For me, all you need is right here. So check this out now!</p>
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<p><strong>AyosDito.ph</strong> <strong> </strong>is a free online classified ads directory where you can <strong>buy and sell</strong> freely in the whole <strong>Philippines</strong>. You can <strong>buy and sell</strong> vehicles, properties, electronics, home &amp; personal items, almost anything you want, even animals/pets and you can also have your <strong><a href="http://www.ayosdito.ph/li?ca=5_s&amp;th=1&amp;q=&amp;cg=2040&amp;w=3&amp;st=s">house for sale</a></strong>. <span id="more-634"></span>You can browse the ads per city or by region so you can make sure that the advertiser is available near your place. You can also browse per category or do a search if you want a specific item. <strong><a href=" http://www.ayosdito.ph">Buy and sell Philippines</a></strong> at <strong>AyosDito.ph</strong> is really one great stop shop for all. The reason why online shopping has grown rapidly is because it offers many options to consumers than the physical retail stores.</p>
<p>If you have anything that you’d like to sell, just go to <strong><a href=" http://www.ayosdito.ph">AyosDito.ph</a></strong> and insert your ad there for FREE! Your ad will then go to a queue and will be reviewed by real people to check if its legitimate or not. It&#8217;s that easy!</p>
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<p>1. <strong>Sun.Star Photo Contest </strong>is open to all amateur and professional photographers in the Philippines except direct employees of the company and their relatives to the 3rd degree of consanguinity.</p>
<p>2. To join, applicants are required to fill out entry forms which they can get from any Sun.Star Cebu branch (P. del Rosario St., Fuente or Mandaue Branch)</p>
<p>3. Submitted photos for &#8220;<strong>Cebuscapes</strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Changing Cebu</strong>&#8221; must have a location, date, name of photographer, brief description and must be identifiably taken in any place of Cebu.<span id="more-628"></span></p>
<p>4. All photos submitted as entries must be taken within the contest dates, May-Sept. 2010.</p>
<p>5. Pictures must be colored or black &amp; white.</p>
<p>6. Photos must be shot in raw format. Entry pictures must be in 8&#215;10 prints, free of any watermarks or any markings and submitted with corresponding JPG and RAW/NEF files inside a CD or DVD.</p>
<p>7. Digital manipulation acceptable is adjustments to color, contrast, brightness and sharpness; removal of dust and scratches; cropping; and black and white conversions. Not acceptable are photo composites (combination of two or more photos); the addition, duplication, deletion or moving of objects in the photos; Infrared photos are not allowed.</p>
<p>8. Only two (2) photos per category per month may be submitted free of charge per photographer. A charge of P100/photo will be imposed for additional entries up to a maximum of ten additional entries per category per month.</p>
<p>9. Photos submitted must have been unpublished and should not have been posted in any website or social networking sites.</p>
<p>10. Judging of monthly entries will be based on entry number and not by photographer’s name.</p>
<p>11. Two entries per category will be chosen as winners every month and these will qualify for the grand finals on October 2010.</p>
<p>12. Entries per month must be submitted on or before the following dates: May 31, June 30, July 30, August 31 and September 30, 2010. Winning entries every month will be announced in the newspaper. Non-winning entries for the month will not qualify for the next month’s judging.</p>
<p>13. The criteria for judging are on image quality (sharpness, exposure, and lighting), composition and relevance to the theme.</p>
<p>14. A special prize will be given to an entry that may be chosen as the cover of the<strong> Cebu Yearbook 2011 </strong>issue.</p>
<p>15. All winning entries will be published in the<strong> Cebu Yearbook 2011</strong> issue.</p>
<p>16. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be final.</p>
<p>17. All entries judged as finalists and winners shall become the property of <strong>Sun.Star</strong> and cannot be reproduced or reprinted by any other publication without the permission of <strong>Sun.Star Cebu. Photographers</strong> will be given photo credits every time the picture will be published.</p>
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		<title>t = V1 + v2: How to increase traffic and popularity quickly and easy.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you read the title of this post you may be confused, what is the formula t = vi + v2, and what is the relationship with traffic link, this is also happening with me when I first read one of my friend’s post, but when I read it I understand his posting finally and [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>7</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gdstarrating.com/"><img src="http://www.karenveloso.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx/powered.png" border="0" width="80" height="15" /></a><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you read the title of this post you may be confused, what is the formula t = vi + v2, and what is the relationship with traffic link, this is also happening with me when I first read one of my friend’s post, but when I read it I understand his posting finally and I found that the formula t = V1 + v2 is also make sense, please read this post up so that you will be more understanding.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;Copy start here&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</p>
<p>Please read carefully then apply correctly &#8230;.</p>
<p>A philosophy says &#8220;Honesty is the Best Policy (Honesty is the political / best strategy),&#8221; is what we will prove &#8230;. whether honesty concept we can use to generate traffic and more intense popularity beyond the concept of complex expert webmaster or SEO expert ..?&#8230; I believe we will achieve that goal if this concept is running properly &#8230;, and if this concept is applying in your web according to the rules, by then:<br />
-Your Web will be swamped with huge traffic visitors day by day, without fuss or tired of the SEO campaign to a lot of web in the internet world.<br />
-Your Web will be flooded huge backlink day by day, without fuss hunt link to a lot of web in the internet world.</p>
<p>If Albert Einstein use the equation E = mc2 to combine mass potential and speed of light to create extreme nuclear energy , then we will use equation = V1 + V2 to combine my web potential and your web potential to generate extreme web traffic and popularity also .<span id="more-566"></span></p>
<p>If Einstein use atom plutonium and uranium to make nuclear bombs, then we use the Honesty and accuracy to make a bomb of this traffic and popularity concept.</p>
<p>What do you need to do is follow these steps:</p>
<p>1. Create a post articles as I post this, or copy-paste this post from Copy start here until Copy Finish, and also be entitled: t = V1 + v2, How to increase traffic and popularity quickly and naturally.</p>
<p>2. Copy or make the next powerful sentence existing under the number 3 plug at this website on your part to section that most easily seen by visitor, for example at the top of the sidebar</p>
<p>3. Move or change a link or the url address post (here-1) with your url address, and (here-2) with my URL address post,to find out url address of the post that I make and that you make is to click the title / post title than we make this copy of the address bar.</p>
<p>Next is the post of &#8220;powerful sentence&#8221; you need to install in your web part (after the change in the url link to its corresponding provisions of the above)</p>
<p>&#8220;Want to increase visitor traffic and your web popularity quickly and unlimited &#8230;? Let me &#8230;, I&#8217;ll do it for you FREE &#8230;!.. Click <a href="http://www.karenveloso.com/2010/02/t-v1-v2-how-to-increase-traffic-and-popularity-quickly-and-easy/">here-1</a> and <a href="http://calendarnotes.blogspot.com/2010/02/t-v1-v2-how-to-increase-traffic-and.html">here-2</a>&#8221;</p>
<p>-So after the powerful sentence is put on the your web then : if a visitor click the link here-1 he will directly to your link post, and if he click here-2 will directly link to my post &#8230; and this is just keep going unbreakable chain link.</p>
<p>4. Finish, prepare tracker counter and link checker for example sitemeter and Technorati to see a flood of traffic and your web backlink</p>
<p>What is t = V1 + t2 &#8230;?<br />
t: Number of traffic that will be you get on your web in a day<br />
V1: The number of visitors to your web in a day<br />
v2: Number of visitors of the V1 (a visitor from your web visitors) in a day.</p>
<p>Traffic:<br />
For example, my web or your website in one day have an average of 50 visitors .., and all of this we apply the concept (powerful sentences) correctly, and that 50 people from each of 50 people also have visitors from his blog , then the web we will visit in a 50 plus 50 x 50 people on that day = 2550, and will also likely continue to increase day by day, because every day there are always new visitors in the internet world, each day also have a new blogger, or web internet in the world &#8230; PROVE IT!</p>
<p>Popularity:<br />
For example, our web visitors have 50 people in a day, and everyone implement this concept, then in the web that day you will get 100 linkback to your website, a link on Powerful sentence and a link on the link in my multiply 50. and will likely continue to increase day by day &#8230;.</p>
<p>Why the need to create links and link your link on my post &#8230;?<br />
&#8230; this is to maintain our link eternity, because as we get more links in the post less likely erased &#8230;.</p>
<p>Can we do not fair or not fair sabotage this concept, for example, &#8220;remove all links of origin&#8221; and fill in the web / blogs we own &#8230;? &#8230;. Yes, and this concept will not prove to be a maximum of Honesty is a strategy / political answer &#8230;.. But I believe that we all want to throw themselves credibility by making such action cheap &#8230;</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;Copy Finish&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p>Well, what do you think about this formula? Go ahead and practice on your blog and hope that this strategy is successful</p>
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		<title>Michael Jackson&#8217;s Choreographer Performed With The CPDRC Inmates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Jackson&#8217;s long time choreographer Travis Payne and MJ dancers Performed with the Dancing inmates on January 19, 2010.
Watch and be amazed.

They Don&#8217;t Care About Us performed by the CPDRC Inmates produced by Byron Garcia. Thanks to Sony Studios who made this event possible.
Here&#8217;s the story I got from Yahoo Music.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Michael Jackson&#8217;s</strong> long time choreographer <strong>Travis Payne</strong> and MJ dancers Performed with the Dancing inmates on January 19, 2010.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Watch and be amazed.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>They Don&#8217;t Care About Us</strong> performed by the <strong>CPDRC Inmates</strong> produced by <strong>Byron Garcia</strong>. Thanks to <strong>Sony Studios</strong> who made this event possible.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the story I got from <a href="http://new.music.yahoo.com/">Yahoo Music</a>.<span id="more-469"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46617000/jpg/_46617680_travis-int.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" /></p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Agq7QXQpGtXowNSF4yE12lTKwSUv/SIG=11g0kk214/**http%3A//new.music.yahoo.com/michael-jackson/" target="_blank"><em>Michael Jackson</em></a><em> was a fan of the more than 1,500 Filipino inmates who performed the choreography for his video &#8220;Thriller&#8221; in 2007 and created a viral hit.</em></p>
<p><em>Jackson watched the videos of Cebu Provincial Detention And Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) prisoners during breaks from his tour </em><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Av.9Ucl6b7MZkRCdKyK3bWfKwSUv/SIG=13mna6kol/**http%3A//www.allvoices.com/s/event-5066324/aHR0cDovL2xvdWFtYXlhLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vMjAxMC8wMS8xOS9jZWJ1X2lubWF0ZXMv" target="_blank"><em>rehearsals</em></a><em> for &#8220;This Is It,&#8221; his choreographer Travis Payne said.</em></p>
<p><em>Payne recently contacted Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, and arranged to make a surprise visit to meet the performers in the high security prison, the Philippines&#8217; </em><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=As7UJLHf9G0uKsReItj.iyLKwSUv/SIG=12qq72ppc/**http%3A//www.mb.com.ph/articles/239275/mj-s-choreographer-trains-dancing-prison-inmates" target="_blank"><em>Manila Bulletin</em></a><em> reported.</em></p>
<p><em>Payne spent two hours on Sun., Jan. 17, and Mon., Jan. 18, teaching the dancers the routines from Jackson&#8217;s posthumous &#8220;This Is It&#8221; film.</em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;The Drill&#8221; is the last scene Payne and Jackson worked on together before the pop icon died in June. The clip was released over the weekend, days before the Tues., Jan. 26 release of the &#8220;This Is It&#8221;</em><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AkFr7ideNe5Men2fzqXzob3KwSUv/SIG=12o5cqv1g/**http%3A//movies.yahoo.com/shop%3Fd=hv%26cf=dvdinfo%26id=1810109568%26upc=043396338821" target="_blank"><em>DVD</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<p><em>The CPDRC performance videos of Jackson&#8217;s &#8220;Thriller,&#8221; &#8220;Dangerous,&#8221; and the Village People&#8217;s &#8220;Y.M.C.A,&#8221; among others, are all well done.</em></p>
<p><em>But Payne, who worked with Jackson for more than 10 years, was able to take their performance to new heights. Their rendition of Jackson&#8217;s &#8220;They Don&#8217;t Really Care About Us&#8221; is comparable to the scene in &#8220;This Is It.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>The &#8220;This Is It&#8221; version is a highlight of the film. It features a group of dancers who were digitally replicated to appear as an army. Payne&#8217;s work with the CPDRC men brought this virtual sequence to real life.</em></p>
<p><em>The inmates were not initially receptive to participating in the choreographed dances, said Bryon Garcia, a security consultant for the prison. He suggested the activity to keep the prisoners busy during their downtime, the Manila Bulletin reported.</em></p>
<p><em>According to the </em><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AhDrRPeh2eYnqMtQJ9xQsE3KwSUv/SIG=134j51btt/**http%3A//www.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/world/asia/15iht-inmates.1.9223130.html%3Fpagewanted=1%26_r=1" target="_blank"><em>New York Times</em></a><em>, Bryon decided to post videos of the prisoners dancing online to publicize some of the positive changes he implemented at Cebu since joining the staff in 2004.</em></p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: left;">That was just amazing. Brilliant performance by the inmates! Good job guys. 5 stars for Travis Payne and the other MJ dancers. You all did great.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is an awesome tribute to Michael. He would be very much impressed. May he rest in peace.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.boycevoice.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/michael-jackson1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="505" /></p>
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