Oprah Winfrey gives magazine staff $10,000 each Plus an iPad - Buzz In Hollywood

I just want to share to you this article that I read about Oprah Winfrey. I admire her so much because of her humanitarian deeds and maybe because of this she is blessed much. Last year she donated lots of money to South Africa for her school project. We also knew that she managed Charice career in United States of America. If you become successful in the future I encourage you to do the same starting with your own employees just like what she did this month.

Oprah Winfrey gives magazine staff $10,000 each Plus an iPad - Buzz In Hollywood and sometimes she surprises guess by giving gift after the interview in her show. A woman with a big heart deserves happiness and success.

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Chenee Capunan | Pinay wins 2010 McDonald’s singing contest

MANILA, Philippines – Another Filipino has impressed foreign audiences with her singing prowess.

Restaurant employee Chenee Capunan bagged the grand prize of Voice of McDonald’s in April, besting other finalists from Peru and South Korea.

Voice of McDonald’s is a global singing contest for McDonald’s employees, restaurant managers and crew.

Over 10,000 people from the fast food chain’s 32,000 branches around the world auditioned for the competition, which is already on its third year.

Winning the top prize gave the 21-year-old Davaoeña an opportunity to jumpstart her music career by recording demo material in an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood.

A previous Voice of McDonald’s winner has already released her first album.

Grammy Award-winning music producer Walter Afanasieff, a Voice of McDonald’s judge, commented on Capunan: “People stood right up after she sang and thinking about it, I still get chills. So definitely, she's got a future. And I'd like to help.”

Capuyan, for her part, said: “I'm so speechless. A lot of people are watching you performing live on stage. It was really amazing… I'd like to thank the McDonald's family for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much!”

The Filipino also won $20,000, a MacBook laptop, a music player and other bonus prizes.

“Sa mga may talento sa pagkanta, huwag kayong magsawa na ipakita ang talento ninyo… ipakita niyo po ang kaya ninyong gawin,” Capunan encouraged other aspiring singers.

From www.abs-cbn.com

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'Pacific Rims' launch a hit in New York

MANHATTAN – More than 200 fans, friends and family came out to support an honorary kababayan, Rafe Bartholomew, on his book launch in Union Square, New York on Wednesday night.

Bartholomew’s book “Pacific Rims” is about the Filipino’s unique version of basketball.

Fans lined up for almost 2 hours just to get his autograph.

“I’m absolutely, amazingly impressed, he’s become such a wonderful articulate young man, and he’s a wonderful writer,” said Vincent Sheeham, a family friend of the author.

Filipinos have praised Bartholomew’s book.

“I love the history. I love the humor into it,” said Marc Anthony Agbuya of Brooklyn, New York.

“When I found it in the bookstore nakita ko na parang Pilipino yung nandito, naka tsinelas, nung nakita [ko] yung Philippines, I have to buy this one,” said Wendell Quilang of Bayside, New York.

Bartholomew said the Philippines’ National Bookstore has ordered 1,500 more copies to be sold in the Philippines. Balitang America



By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

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Expatriates Should be Smart About Investment

Working abroad as an expatriate is not easy, you will encounter lots of trials and even abuse from anyone. The locals will see you as their competitors and treats to their jobs. Some Expatriates will get homesick but the government support is not enough. Although these are some of OFW or expatriates problems, there are also some good side like many localities appreciate us as an expatriates because of our skills and talent. Most of the expat also are very hardworking. Without us maybe its their burden too because they really need to hire people from other country and it so happened that we Filipinos are good and can easily adapt the new environment.

Now as an Expatriate we should learn about Investment because by doing so we could start a business when we return home for good. This is the only way that we could reward ourselves for working hard abroad and suffered homesickness for the long time. Nobody will do this but we ourselves. Start learning now like saving at less 10% of our monthly salaries. If you could save 20% or more than that then it is much better. Pay yourself first! Working abroad is not a guarantee that you will retire rich. According to survey 80% to 90% are still poor when they come home for good. Studying livelihood programs and studying entrepreneurship are just some of the example of achieving knowledge in Investing. Studying Mutual Fund, Stock, Bond and Real Estate are also very important. By the Retirement Contribution is very important too.

Read more about investment in Smart About Investment - Earn and Invest Money. This site is still new but there are many sample of how to invest your money. Good luck my friends.

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Traditional Filipino Games (Larong Pinoy)

Being away from the Philippines doesn't mean we have to forget everything like our culture and tradition.

Many Filipinos changed when they are away from the Philippines.

Yes there is a saying that be Roman in Rome but let us not forget that we are still a Filipino no matter what.

Most of these Filipinos who lost their identities are those who intermarried with other nationalities.

Well maybe because these women are less educated so they always follow what their husband has to say.

I am not generalizing but mostly of them that I knew were losing their identity being a Filipino.

When I met my high school friends who got married with foreigners, my goodness their children could not speak Filipino language.

Are they ashamed of our culture?

I hope that whether expatriates or products of intermarriages, we should be proud of what we have.

Most this lacking of patriotism are happening in Western Countries but here in Middle East thanks God Filipinos are still intact with their values and culture.

Last week I saw the children here can still play Traditional Filipino Games (Larong Pinoy) and they are very of good at it.

They played with other children in our embassy.

Seeing them makes my mind wondering as if it was just yesterday when I was a toddler playing with my friends under the rain.

We were very dirty with mud but very happy. I could still recall the names of these games in other part of the Philippines.

Hide and Seek is very popular in all part of the Philippines.

As an expatriate we should always remember who we are and where we are from like the Chinese, Japanese, Indian and other Asian nationals.

They are very proud of their culture and tradition.

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How to prepare candy as an Expatriate

Living abroad is always boring especially if the place is Middle East. Being expatriate here for more than 10 years I myself can attest that life is very boring because there is no alcohol, theater, church or other places where we are accustomed. Nevertheless you can entertain yourself with other things like learning to cook and maybe writing or having an online part time job. Here is a simple recipe that might interest you. It is how to prepare a candy. I just read this one from a website where I just read just now. How to prepare candy? | Health And Wealth is a website that I just read and although there are many articles in it, I chose this one for you.

Next time I will share to you other important articles that I will read along. What is good with cooking is that most of the ingredients are available locally. Maybe you could try to cook foods and when you are tire of working abroad you can use it as a business vehicle. My friend who is now based permanently in the Philippines started a pastime on how to cook. Right now his business is prosperous and he told me that why not explore with new idea. Many dreams started from scratches and now they applied them in business.

There are many other thing to ponder as an expatriate so start now and learn new things while you are earning.

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Benefits of Travel Insurance - Earn and Invest Money

OFW as in Overseas Filipino Worker or Expatriate is always traveling abroad or back to his/her country mostly once a year to work and provide his family or her family a bread or shelter for their better future. I am an OFW too and this is my 10th year but still longing to work abroad because there is no better salary in the Philippines. Although we have an insurance by OWWA, I still bought a travel insurance because it has many benefits to help you while you are traveling. Read Benefits of Travel Insurance - Earn and Invest Money for more details about this insurance.

Travel Insurance is actually very popular in UK and United States of America. Most of my friends who are now living in Canada and United States has it. How about you? Are you using this travel Insurance while in vacation? The good thing about this insurance is that it has many benefits as what I read from other blog. Anyway, it depends on travel insurance company because every insurance company has their own features or benefits.

Travel Insurance like other insurance is very important because you really do not know what will happen. If you plan to travel with your friends or perhaps your partner, it is better to buy and enjoy your vacation. Without it, I think your vacation will not be so satisfying.

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