I previously wrote about Flash Mobs (read post here) and I was very surprised a company sponsored flash mob by Jollibee happened last Aug 8, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia. [Read more here]

Halloween is near and this is one of the sought event most of us are looking for in the month of October! Here in Cebu, CANE EVENTS is proud to bring us series of activities to make them month worth remembering!

More info at halloween-in-cebu-satin-eclipse

I just passed by. And it was not even my decision to come your way. What I have is just an eye. Not even a pair. I do not have ears. I do not have free will. And one sure thing I know you are to say, I do not have that muscle you call Heart.

Continue reading Free Will: An Ondoy Special

Friends have been asking for live online links about the fight especially since they know about the Pacquiao fights I post. So, I’d like to share the links to everyone.

The much awaited fight between two great fighters, dubbed as the “Number One vs Numero Uno“, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will battle it out with Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Values Formation and Character Building Seminar- 2nd Batch

The club together with I Am S.T.R.O.N.G. Foundation conducts Values Formation and Character Building Seminar for 53 high school student leaders of Juan Sumulong High School and Camp Emilio Aguinalgo High School, last July 31, 2009 at Rm. AV, Camp Emilio Aguinalgo High School.

Pictures and  More Info — please visit club website at http://www.qccubaolionsclub.org

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Towards the end of this decade, we will hold our 61st Multiple District Convention. It is our desire to make history by holding the first, the grandest and the most memorable convention right in the capital and Heart of our country, Quezon City.

The city is the “Throbbing Heart” of the country not only because it is centrally located but it is where most of the government offices which manage the nation are located. It is a metropolis large enough to make many things possible from transport to communication.

Quezon City today, can boast of state of the art facilities with modern amenities to host local and international gatherings. It has enough hotels and lodging houses to house delegates and visitors. It is in the crossroads of all transportation means ( Airport, Rail System, Buses etc )from North to South and from East to West.

The city is “A Shoppers Paradise” where one can enjoy all kinds of merchandize from signature brands, imported items and Filipino creations.

The city is A City that Never Sleeps. One can enjoy dining and amusement hours from sun down to sun set.

Where else can you find a venue that may appeal to all your senses, food, music, shows and other kinds of amusements.

We are confident that we can host the 61st Multiple District Convention with meaning relating to the advocacy of community service we are tasked for including style and comfort for convention participants.

So we invite you to join us in our quest to Make History. Let us hold the 61st Multiple District State Convention in Quezon City for the first time ever.

Visit our website for more info http://www.lionsconvention2010.ph

Sincerely,

Lion Manny Cuasay
Chairman of Executive Board
Hosting Lions Club

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And the Miss Universe 2009 is Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez!

The complete Miss Universe 2009 Result and winners are here: miss-universe-2009-result

I, like any other woman I guess, have attended several weddings when I was single. And I can recall that for me, it almost always turns into an extremely uncomfortable situation when the couple decides to call out the names of each single lady that is present at the wedding reception. My reaction has always been to crouch down hoping that if they don’t see me then they will not remember to call me. But then they have a list, and every single female name of a friend or relative is on it. So much for hiding. As if!

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For the duration of the One Cebu Expo upto August 18, the Asian Troubadours CD will be on promo sale at the Cebu International Convention Center.
It is at 150 pesos , and it is on buy 1 take 1 promo, ( user can opt to choose the 2nd Troubadours CD – their earlier debut Sampler).

The Timeless Visayan And Russian Classics contains 12 songs played by a 7 piece orchestral band.

VISAYAN SONGS

1. Cebu 440 Overture by Nendel Endrina

2. Usahay by Nitoy Gonzales

3. Matud Nila by Ben Zubiri

4. Pobreng Alindahaw by Angelita Pasamba

5. Rosas Pandan by Domingo “Minggoy” Lopez

6. Si Filemon, Si Filemon (A Cebuano Folk Song)

7. Baleleng by Wassan Surban

8. Pasayawa Ko Day by Ben Zubiri

RUSSIAN SONGS

9. Two Guitars (A Russian Folk Song)

10. Waltz from the Sleeping Beauty Ballet by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky

11. Song of the Indian Guest from the Opera Sadko by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

12. Polovetsian Dance by Alexander Borodin

Log on to www.asiantroubadours.com

Recent photos of the candidates for this year’s Pasigarbo queen

More photos here

August is Buwan ng Wika (Language Month). This year’s theme is “Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas” (The Filipino Language: From Baler to the Rest of the Philippines). More…

Dreaming to get your hands on the Subaru Impreza WRX? Then join the Subaru Impreza Challenge and make your dreams come true – literally! Prove your desire to own the car by having an endurance contest of touching it. The last 10 participant to remove their hands in the Manila leg will move on to the Sinapore leg where they will compete with other participants from other Asian countries.

More details on Impreza Challenge >>>

Kripsy Kreme is looking for the ultimate fan in Krispy Kreme Fave Fan promo. Answer the question “How has Krispy Kreme made your life special?” and submit a photo or artwork to join. One winner per country will get to visit the home of Krispy Kreme located at North Carolina, USA and take home 2 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for 1 year. There will also be consolation prizes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to last you for months!

More details on Krispy Kreme Fave Fan >>>

Put your Facebook account to good use by using what it is designed for – connecting friends. Acer encourages Filipino users to do just that with a promo I call, Connect thru Facebook. All you need to do is choose a good friend from your list and share a wacky/heart warming/sad/ funny/sentimental/happy story on why you want to reconnect with a long lost friend. You and your friend may just Win an Acer Aspire One 10″ laptop and an Acer F900 Smart Phone.

More details on Connect thru Facebook – Acer >>>

And it’s history, today was the record-breaking Longest Total Solar Eclipse ever experienced by the Human race – 6 minutes and 39 seconds total at its maximum point.

Most only experienced a partial eclipse like us in the Philippines, but regardless, it was still an experience we will treasure and pass on to the next generation (and those who missed it).

Here’s the report of the solar eclipse, coupled with photos (locally) and video coverage (India, China, Japan).

Enjoy!!

If you are wondering what are the important information that you should know about tomorrow’s Longest Total Solar Eclipse – from what and what not to use when looking at the sun, to how much of the sun will be covered (for those in the Philippines) – just read July 22, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse.

General Assembly
Place: Mabini Covered Court
Date : 07, July, 2009
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National Interest Waivers Provide Individuals with Permanent Status.

A foreign national may apply for lawful permanent residence status (green card), and seek a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements, by establishing that his or her admission to permanent residence would be in the National Interest.

There is no regulatory or statutory standard as to what will qualify an alien for a National Interest Waiver. The USCIS considers each case on an individual basis. The procedure is to file the case with evidence to establish that the alien’s proposed services will be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and will have a national benefit, and that the alien has some track record of success in his or her field.

The value of the National Interest Waiver classification seems to be that it does “not” require an employer to sponsor the prospective employee. Thus, it is referred to as a “self-sponsorship” classification for the green card. Of course, if the National Interest Waiver is done with the support of an organizational sponsor, the case can be perceived as being “stronger” by the CIS adjudicators.    

The National Interest Waiver is an EB-2 classification. This means that the priority date numbers reported by the U.S. Department of State are likely to move the green card faster for the applicants then in the EB-3 classification. For Nationals of China and India (and some other countries) this consideration is very important. 

In deciding whether the proposed work will be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit, factors that have been considered in successful cases include:

*The foreign national’s admission will improve the U.S. economy.

*The foreign national’s admission will improve wages and working conditions of U.S. Workers.

*The foreign national’s admission will improve educational and training programs for U.S. children and under-qualified workers.

*The foreign national’s admission will improve healthcare.

*The foreign national’s admission will provide more affordable housing for young, aged, or poor U.S. residents.

*The foreign national’s admission will improve the U.S. environment and lead to more productive use of the national resources.

*The foreign national’s admission is requested by an interested U.S. government agency.

In addition to requiring the showing of a benefit that is national in scope, national interest cases require that the emphasis rest with the overall value and potential of the particular beneficiary’s individual contribution to the United States. National Interest Waivers are granted to aliens who will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States. The alien may qualify by being found to be a key or critical member of a team if it can be shown that the team function would be severely impaired without this member. However, merely working in an area of national interest does not necessitate a finding of national interest qualification.

Many of the National Interest Waivers that have been approved were supported by affidavits from well-known, distinguished and influential people or organizations. Strong National Interest Waiver cases also document past achievements. They may include proof, for example, that the foreign national has already created jobs, has turned around a business, has created an increase in exports, has published articles in scholarly journals, or has made presentations at symposia.

CIS Officers look for realistic evidence of substantial prospective benefit to a national interest item or agenda which specifically sets the alien apart from others in the field.

If you are considering the National Interest Waiver, you will need to provide the following:

• Evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., a major, internationally-recognized award), or at least three of the following:

  * Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor,

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  * Membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts

  * Published material about the foreign national in professional or major trade publications or other major media,

  * Participation on a panel or individually as a judge of the work of others in the field or an allied field,

  * Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of significance in the field,

  * Authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media,

  * Display of the foreign nationals’ work at artistic exhibitions or showcases,

  * Evidence that the foreign national has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation,

  * Evidence that the foreign national has commanded a high salary or other high remuneration for services, or

  * Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales.

Recently, we helped a Researcher Professional working on potential drug therapy for autism gain a national interest waiver. We have also assisted doctors who are willing to practice full-time in an area designated as having a shortage of health care professionals or in a facility operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To see more of our National Interest Waiver cases that have been approved by the CIS, please visit our website at www.visaserve.com.