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I share Coach Jong's opinion, to wit:

“It’s a given thing, we’re small, and there are a big talent pool as far as guards is concerned, but we couldn’t find a dominant big man. Of course, their import is effective, but not dominant. They need a dominant big man who can match up against formidable imports," said Uichico. “But finding a good import is not the case here. It’s finding a good import who wants to be naturalized."

Coach Yeng's sentiment is a matter-of-factly: (but is not needed at this point in time, Coach Toroman needed all the support

in any form at this point in time)

“If the FIBA Asia Champions Cup will be used as a gauge, I think they’ve yet to progress to time. There’s a time frame in everything and in their program, they should have improved more now. But it seems they failed to utilize the resources given to them and they should be more worried now," said Guiao.

Hangin around with college friends and colleagues from previous employment.

Having picnic with family circles.

Having an eight-hour sleep.

Playing basketball while raining.

When we were kids, my dad would from time to time bring us hamburgers from Burger Machine. To me and my siblings, being so young and all, these burgers were comfort food for us. When my work then would need travel to South, we would dine in at the gasoline station

where a Hungry Hippo outlet was available (missed that).

Nowadays, I love Brother's Burger and BK, one of the best burgers in town. I also crave for their Crispy Fish sandwich.

Paul Smith

Brooks Brothers

Zara

People are People

Tried it as well...my teenage daughter told me to keep it...

But our organization's corporate guidelines won't allow it

Lady friends relate them as a manifestation of confidence and brawn!

Only the true confident and brawny men can get away with it!!!

Am planning to treat my wife to a December Bora sojourn for a yearend cap and thanksgiving. Okay ba weather d2 by then. I don't

mind the rates, just the weather (umuulan ba?)

My previous trips there were July (medyo rainy)and May (sunny naman).

Bellini's

Don Henrico's

Old spaghetti house

LUNCH Ginataang tulingan with green pepper

DINNER Tuna steak with veggie salad

Light is it!!!

'Diesel' denim pants

'Crocs' slipper

'Mint' corduroy black blazer

apples and oranges.

Bond is rooted in fantasy with all his gadgetry while

Bourne is more grounded with gritty reality.

 

although, i appreciate the Bond reboot with Daniel Craig onboard.

Well said...I agree!!!

Confession of a Chronic Heartbreak Lady

‘Let go of the childlike notion that falling in love means finding someone who will be responsible for your happiness. You need to take responsibility for your own happiness.’

This was my friend’s guiding principle in searching for the man of his life. But somehow this led her to everything, but the dream ring. After numerous failed relationships, she had surmised that love indeed is a crap. Or so she thought…

Every time she thought she felt it, she would come to me and fondly talk about the man. Her eyes would sparkle and her cheeks would blush with every word she uttered in praise of that man. Then for just a few weeks thereafter, she would giggly declare ‘this is it’ and they would be off to a short period of hibernation. But alas! she would always come back crying and her world was virtually doomed. And the never-ending journey in the search for the promise of living ‘happily ever after’ went on.

In retrospect, I would almost always evaluate what could have gone wrong, and always ended up with more questions than answers. There was nothing wrong with her- she’s an epitome of a ‘beauty and brain’ specie. She had an enormous charm that could sweep any guy off their feet, and she’s a woman of substance who could converse intelligently any topic under the sun. But somehow she keeps falling for the wrong men at the wrong time. Every time she shed tears and nursed fears, these would make her sturdier. She would re-discover the world as a rejuvenated person with high hopes as ever, not unlike a pliant bamboo. Yes, she was tenacious and relentless. Then the same thing would happen again, and the vicious cycle continues…

Finally, the last straw that broke the camel’s back was an nth affair- a forbidden one. The guy promised (again) the moon and the stars, and she being the gullible hopeless romantic that she was, had mistaken this fire for the pure love and companionship. It turned out that the guy was very much married. But ‘twas too late. The immoral affair bore them a child out of wedlock. This time I cried with her, the pain pierced thru my heart and it was unbearable, as she was close there, yes in my heart…

Soon enough, she had given up on love! Her inherent ability to dig up optimism from a well instantly dried up. All of a sudden, she would declare that love is just a crap. And tears once again welled from my eyes, not only because of the pain but also of the hope lost. I told her ‘never say never again,’ and in time everything will be fine. But it just fell on deaf ears. She was devastated. For her, hope is just a waking dream…

Her intense distrust serving as a barrier, a formidable self defense, she had formed resolve that won’t let anyone cause her that much misery and that she won’t subject herself to that kind of pain anymore, ever. Thus, when a persistent Romeo came to her life to apparently save her out of the doldrums, and was willing to give her the ring- it was painfully hard. On the day he presented her the one thing that she had ever wanted- a marriage, all she had mustered to tell the guy was: “Kung pakakasalan mo ako dahil naaawa ka lamang sa akin ay kalimutan mo na lamang ako.”

Romeo was tenacious and relentless, just like her before she gave up on love. And as fate would have it, she finally nodded in approval and took him as her husband (after so many years of tribulations). They finally marched together into the aisle, amidst the deafening applause of friends, respective family members, and acquaintances who witnessed the milestone- he was 45, she 42. It wasn’t too late, after all- she gave on love a long time ago, but love would not give up on her. Love after all, in all its crappiness, is for real!!!

Ikaw (Ariel Rivera's version) - a vow to love forever, and the days after forever

She's Out of my Life (MJ) - a love lost, MJ's voice cracked at the last two stanzas of the song when recorded, and was not edited

Kahit Isang Saglit (Martin Nievera)- terribly missing a lost (by death or separation) significant other/s

Allen Edmonds

Stacy Adams

Traffic

Pedro

Hugo Boss

Paunti-unting pumatak ang iyong mga luha sa malamig na yero – mga luhang matagal mo ng pinipigilan, mga luhang naipon sa karagatan ng iyong mga mata. Kahit ano pa man, tandaan mo para sa mga sawi ang gabi. At sa pagkakataong ito, dala ng ating di mawala-walang pighati, dala ng madaling maupos na katinuan, dala ng kadilimang bumabalot sa ating nangangatog na katawan, lagi mong tandaan atin ang gabi. Atin ang gabi, Mahal!

Veggie Salads (variety) with Chicken

An update on FIBA ASIA Champions Cup:

DOHA- Defending champion Mahram of Iran came up with a disciplined showing to stop the enthusiasm of Smart Gilas of Philippines in its tracks in a Group A game on Tuesday.

Mahram’s 86-72 win – their third from as many games in the competition – pits them for a Group topper clash with hosts Al Rayyan, who earlier posted a similar win record.

Smart Gilas, having suffered their third defeat in succession, now face the task of beating Iraq’s Duhok in the last game of preliminary round on Wednesday.

Mahram, as was expected did all the running for the better part of the first quarter.

Smart Gilas, looking out for an opening the tough Mahram defense, scattered their rivals early in the second.

Serbian import Milan Vucicevic’s back-to-back successes on the pain followed by Rafael Juz’ crisp long-ranger and Marnel Baracel’s attractive lay-up even gave the Filipino a 28-26 lead early in the second quarter.

But Mahram recovered their composure and hit back.

Hamed Afagh combined well with Jackson Vroman and Kaveh Nourafza as the Iranian league champions regained their lead and powered ahead with a 10-0 run to take a 36-28 lead never to look back.

Vroman top scored the game with 28 points, and collected half as many rebounds.

“I guess we made some loose mistakes in our defense,” said Mahram captain Mahdi Kamrany.

“These things happen in deep competitions like this, especially against a speedy team like the Smart Gilas,” said Samad Nikkah.

“It was a fantastic experience for the boys to play such a tough and tested opposition,” said Smart Gilas coach Toroman Rajko.

for authentic italian cuisine, it's got to be bellini's at the cubao expo. even the owner's italian, how authentic can you get? carpaccio's okay too, a bit more pricey though.

Bellini's has a branch at Marikina near their public market across the Krung Thai Resto.

Also love Don Henrico- generous servings

Tara ng sumisid sa lalim ng kabaliwan...hanggang malaos ang bawal!!!

Magnolia's Fully Loaded Series- Drumstick Flavor

The Classic Vanilla (for Coke and Root Beer float din) Flavor - any brand

Double Cheese and Choco Mocha

CK Boxer Brief

dapat palitan na si ambres, nakahabol sila nung wala nilabas siya sa game

Good observation!

Their import should be one that plays the 'Ginebra' style of play- gritty, hardworking, and with much bravura, hindi yung looking to score lang.

Locals lang nagdadala...but somehow naging complacent ang Alaska sa huli at di nakabalik yung fire nina Skyrus at Larry Fonacier

From report/s, kitang kita raw ang size difference. Kinakalabaw ang mga bata natin sa ilalim Tsk Tsk Tsk!!!

Nweys, sana maka-adjust si Toroman and coaching staff.

Sabagay, may 2 imports(mga very athletic Americans) ang mga competitors dito. Sana lang sa tournament that

matters, okay na tayo. But come to think of it, kahit ganun sitwasyon sana di natatambakan...

Nike and Adidas for sports and leisure

Traffic and Pedro for leather and formal

Lacoste and Nike for slippers and beach footwear

My thoughts are free to go anywhere, but it's surprising how often they head in your direction. Pakshet! Ikaw na naman ang nasa kukote ko…

The logical side of me wants me to start to just stop. Bawi ka na lang sa kanya dahil nawala ka last weekend and you were with me. Inubos natin ang mga oras at mga lakas nating bumibilang sa paglipas nito. But now I realize, this hanky-panky should stop. Meanwhile, pahiram ng iyong pagtatangi hanggang malaos ang bawal.

You can have me, over and over again. But darating ang panahon, you won't have my soul anymore....

Tangnang pag-ibig `to!!!