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Squirrels sneak silently on the shaded streets Crows and gulls cackle in glee Cirrostratus clouds splendid in their clarity by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

Finally, Spr!ng…in Manitoba

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or many people at least here in Manitoba, Spring seems to be their favorite season—both in the literal and figurative sense. Literally, Spring means the weather is not very cold anymore compared with the frigid Winter; and figuratively, since that this season is associated also with the blossoming of flowers, the greening of plants, and the sprouting of the leaves of trees, Spring has come to symbolize hope, new life, and positive anticipation.

Back in 2004, my first year in Canada, when I was doing practically nothing but take care of my late maternal grandfather, I spent much of my evenings and late nights listening to music and writing poetry. I was in Surrey, British Columbia, when I experienced my first Spring in Canada. And I was able to capture in many poems my feelings about it, especially that I was

really looking forward to it after my first experience of snowy Winter, which had excited me but which had caused also many inconveniences.

While I write poetry using freeform, I prefer writing poems that follow strict rudiments. For, the mark of a true poet is someone who could weave words and verses into a specific structure bounded by measures, lines, and rhymes. Without further ado, here is one poem about Spring that I wrote in March 2004. It is in a sonnet form, a type of poetry that commonly contains 14 lines and traditionally follows a strict rhyme scheme and specific structure.

in the first syllables of a series of words or phrases—as in, “gardens are gaudy; grasses are green,” “squirrels sneak silently,” “people are friendly; pets are frisky,” and “first of floral feasts and frolic and No more scarves nor bonnets nor fun.” Also, I used a line/stanza mitts No more worries about snow ice and slips Tree trunks, barks, and branches are browner Lustrous leafs, shimmery as if chandeliers People are friendly; pets are frisky Songs are cheerful; chores are simple Winter is gone; Spring has come The first of floral feasts and frolic and fun O Spring! A sunny season anew in Surrey, the city where I stay The Last Leaf In the sonnet above, I liberally used a figure of speech known as alliteration, which refers to the repetition of a particular sound

Ode to Spring (In Surrey) O Sun! A star ablaze on the sacred sky Gardens are gaudy; grasses are green on the glorious ground

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scheme of 2-3-2-4-2-1 and a rhyme scheme of a-b-c-d-d-e-f-gg-d-h-i-j-k. And while writing this poem, I was listening in repeat mode to the song “Braveheart” (1999) by the British Indie Pop band Vermont Sugar House.

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by Dr. Eusebio Koh

Shall We Emulate Germany?

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ack in 1975, I was invited

by Professor Erhard Meister (RIP) of the Technische Hochschule Darmstadt in West Germany to spend a year there to give lectures, do mathematical research and to assist him in supervising a student’s doctoral thesis. I took a sabbatical leave from the University of Regina and brought my whole family there to taste the European life and for me to expand my professional horizon.

I have always been an admirer of Germany despite the two debacles brought about by German leaders, namely, Kaiser Wilhelm who lost World War I in 1918 and Adolf Hitler who lost World War II in 1945. Our one year stay in Europe was most exhilarating and educational. Besides getting the children into German schools we had many side trips around Germany and Europe including Rome, Paris, London, Innsbruck, and Edinburgh.

We learned to know more of the German people. They are serious, hard-working, intelligent, and have a great sense of humor, especially after a pint or two of German Pilsner.

When the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989 and Germany was reunified, I was thoroughly impressed by the wisdom and compassion of the German people towards each other. To date, Germany has poured nearly $2 trillion in rebuilding East Germany neglected by the communists. (I remember in 1975 when I was invited to give a lecture at the University of Berlin, I had to drive through East Germany to get to Berlin and we noted the desolate treeless landscape we went through on unmaintained dusty roads for two hours.) Next time you have a chance to go to Europe, visit the eastern part of Germany and see the new autobahns, railways, stadia, landscaping and new housing developments.

But Germany also looks outward as trillions and trillions of Euros are borrowed from the German government and banks by countries especially in the south such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. And to think that these countries were on the winning Allied side and not decimated and defeated as Germany was in 1945. So much is coming from Germany to the rest of Europe in terms of money, products and technology that a new term is coined, namely the “Germanization” of Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel seems to be achieving without shedding a drop of blood what Wilhelm and Hitler desperately wanted, namely a German Europe.

So how did Germany rise from the ashes of WWII and become like the doting uncle/ savior for a bedraggled southern Europe teetering on near bankruptcy? I’d say wise management of their economy, honest government and plain hard work. Countries ridden with corruption including our beloved Philippines under Marcos will take a step forward and two backwards. Basically, it is the love of one’s country more than one’s self that propels a nation’s progress.

Shall we emulate Germany?

The April 25th issue of Financial Times has a heartening report by David Pilling that the Philippines is moving in the right direction.

Essentially, these are what he reported.

The Philippines, after years of indebtedness, is a net creditor.

Overseas remittances from millions of kababayans working abroad have added nearly $80 billion to our foreign exchange reserves. We are also helping the labor and professional shortages of mature economies such as Canada, the U. S. and European countries. Philippine call-centers have grown exponentially adding billions to our economy, thanks to

our facility with the English language and the computer.

The deficit has narrowed down to a manageable 2 per cent.

Government spending has been kept in check with subsidies on fuel and power being scrapped. Belt tightening is the order of the day.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino has made a good start. For one, his government has sent out a strong message that it will not tolerate corruption, a distinct change from past governments which thrived on it.

Noynoy has instructed tax collectors to go after evaders including some big names. The tax take has edged up even without necessary tax reform.

The Aquino government is also restoring rice self-sufficiency after the country was forced to import a fifth of its needs in 2008. It is also making public-private partnerships to build the roads, railways and power stations that have failed to keep pace with an exploding young population. We are nearly 100 million.To top all of these, many well-established scientists, engineers and other professionals are returning to help in the education and refocusing of our young Filipinos.

The Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) is one organization encouraging its members to do so.

We are not thinking of “Philippinizing” Asia but it feels good if we can leave the company of have-nots and join the haves. We can borrow a page from Germany’s book of progress.

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Budget 2012: Thousands More Youth To Have Access To Successful Role-Model Programs Mentoring Key to Success: Selinger

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housands more Manitoba youth will have the opportunity to connect with positive role models through new funding announced in Budget 2012 for innovative programs that provide young people with outlets for their creativity and help them gain practical work experience, Premier Selinger announced today.

“Every parent wants their child to have the very best opportunities in life. And having the opportunity to learn from a good role model will help our children reach their full potential,” said Selinger. “We are working with exceptional partners in a wide variety of fields to make sure more children have the chance to be inspired, make the most of

their skills and to find out what their true passion is.”

Manitoba Mentors connects youth with mentors from businesses, labour and notfor-profit organizations to help them explore career options.

The province will provide an additional $255,000 to the program, more than doubling its current funding.

During the program’s first year, approximately 950 students benefited from the knowledge shared by employers through the Manitoba Mentors Speakers Bureau, 230 participated in employer group sessions and 70 students were matched with a mentor in their selected career areas. The program is projected to serve more than 1,500 students

by the end of June 2013 and 2,500 students by 2014, the premier said.

One of the program’s partners, Manitoba-based business solution firm Protegra Business and Technology Solutions, was recently ranked as one of Canada’s best employers.

“Protegra is proud to help youth reach their potential through real life work experience with our employees,” said Wadood Ibrahi, Protegra’s CEO. “Manitoba Mentors’ staff uses Protegra’s Correlate cloud software to help match mentors and students.

And now Correlate is used internationally by other youthserving agencies.”

The Artists in Schools program will also receive an

additional $200,000.

This program brings artists, together with students and teachers through special residencies in schools around the province. In 2010-11, more than 200 Artists in the Schools and ArtsSmarts took place in Winnipeg, rural and northern schools, reaching more than 30,000 students. This new funding will help add up to 100 more residencies and will provide the potential for 10,000 more students, many in rural and northern schools, to access this unique mentorship program, Selinger said.

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“The Manitoba Arts Council is very proud of its Artist in the Schools (AIS) program which brings together the unique vision and energy of artists with the creative potential of students and teachers across the province,” said Judith Flynn, chair, Manitoba Arts Council. “The program changes lives and keeps kids in school.

This commitment to the growth and expansion of the AIS program recognizes that imagination is at the heart of innovation and healthy communities.”

Oratorical contest for Grades 10 and 12 In connection with with the celebration of the National Independence Day in the Philippines, June 19, we will be commemorating the 151st birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero.

As a part of the event, there will be an Oratorical Contest which is open to all students in grades 10 to 12, with special interest on Filipino heritage.

The Oratorical Contest is sponsored by the Ladies of the Knights of Rizal headed by Lady Leah Magsino-Enverga; and chaired by Lady Evelyn Luna-Green.

The topic is Why Doctor Jose Rizal is considered the National Hero of the Philippines? And how does life challenge you, as a student and as a citizen?

Cash prizes will be $300, for the 1st winner; $200 for the 2nd winner; and $100 for the 3rd; and consolation prizes and certificate of participation. Criteria for the judging include content and delivery (voice quality and volume, diction, expression & gestures and audience contact) Orations must be in 5 to 7 minutes in length.

Deadline for registration will be on May 1st, 2012. Registration from is available in Pearl Dental Clinic, at PCCM 1-737 Keewatin St. Please ask for Dr. Tricia Magsino-Barnabe Submit your registration on or before May 1st, 2012 to the following: Lady Leah Enverga-Magsino, president, Ladies of the Knights of Rizal: 1669 Lee Blvd. Wpg. MB. R3Y 1S3; Ph: (204)487-1017; email: pem@mts.net; Lady Gregoria Parado, vice-president, LkoR, 24-180 Victor Lewis Drive, Wpg, MB R3P 2E2; Ph. (204)489-9604; email: revneil@mymts.net; Lady Evelyn-Luna-Green, 417 Inkster Blvd.,Wpg. MB, R2W 0K6; Ph: (204)589-3310; email: kenngreen@shaw.ca

Contestants are asked to submit a written copy of their presentation by mail or by email by June1, 2012.

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Asian Heritage Month of May in Manitoba begins with a theme:

"TENacity" (tenacity means:courage, being tenacious,persistent in adhering and sustaining something valued; cohesive, tough)

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he Asian Heritage celebration for the whole month of May starts with an opening program on May 5, Saturday, at 6 p.m. at the IndoCanadian Cultural Centre, 479 St. Mary's Road with a central theme: "TENacity".

Founded in 2002, the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba has faced and endured many challenges on how to maintain and sustain the passion and energy to promote the Asian's controbitions in the Canadian mosaic.

Members had come and gone; and other officers and members continued to pursue the mission of the society, thanks to those dedicated and passionate officers and members, who until now, have been involved in the year to year celebration of Asian culture.

To promote, to maintain and sustain the promotion of the Asian cultures takes dedication and strong commitment. Years had passed so quickly and the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba has gone so far to amazement of some people. And thus, this year's team recognizes the courage, the cohesiveness of the remaining officers and members.

This year's celebration includes the opening program with the promise of culinary and unique cultural experiences.

On Thrusday, May 10, Asian Heritage Symposion will be held under the sponsorship of the Unviversity of Winnipeg and its Gobal College. It will be held at the University of Winnipeg. In the evening, Winnipeg Film Group will present film. Other activities include tree planting on May, 12 at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kildoanan Park; docu film showing at the Cinamathque, Poetrt and Workshop by Sally Ito, Tai Chi/Chikung Workshop, festival at the Forks on May 20,

21 from 1 p.m to 5 p.m and this includes cooking demo, (Hot Rod Cooking) entertainment, cultural display and hobby demos; Asian Canadian writer reading by Rabindranath Maharaj at McNally Robinson on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and the closing ceremony will be A Drumming Festivals on June 9 at 7 p.m. with a $10 ticket fee at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People at the Forks.

Cultural exhibits are on display at the Millennium Library, Downtown and at Sir William Stephenson at Keewatin.

The City of Brandon has sponsored the 1st Asian Heritage

celebration on May 27, at 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brandon City Hall. Local performers from Brandon's Asian Communities will show their talents.

Guest performers will be coming from Winnipeg under the auspices of the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba.

For more information please contact Rod E. Cantiveros, immediate past president, 4898894/ cell: 294-7964; Muni Mysore, past president and current treasurer, 895-7242; and Art Miki, founding member and current president, 488-8059

The officers and members of the Asian Heritage Council of Manitoba, from row, from l to r: Julie Holland Javier, Fortunato Lim, Pamela Rebello, Art Miki, Won Kim, and Yenny Trinh; back row, from l to r: Rod E. Cantiveros, Muni Mysore, Pamela Wong, Tiffany Pau, Nandita Selvanathan and Rhanissa Hirawan.

City of Brandon meeting for the Asian Heritage Festival. Front row, from l to r: Xiao Yan Zang, of Chinese Association, Brandon University; Naty Delbridge, president, Westmen Filipino Association; Julie Holand Javier, chair, Asian Festival at the Forks; and Hope Roberts, community development officer, City of Brandon; standing, from l to r: Art Miki, founding member and president of Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba; Sonny Son, of the Chinese Association, Brandon University and Rod E. Cantiveros, immediate past president of AHSM.

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Small Minds Discuss People Wala ka bang magandang libangan sa buhay tulad ng pagbabasa ng libro, pakikinig ng musika, panonood ng pelikula, pamamasyal, o pakikipagdiskurso ukol sa iba’t bang isyu kung kaya ang nakahiligan mong pampalipas-oras o bukambibig ay tsismis o ang pagkakalat ng istorya tungkol sa buhay ng iyong kapwa—totoo man o hindi ang mga kuwentong ito?

Biktima ka ba ng mga maysa-manananggal na matatalas ang mga dila?

Dapat ba itong ipagkibit-balikat na lang at wag pansinin?

Hanggang kailan hahayaan ang mga taong mahilig mangtsismis?

Teka, ano nga ba ang tsismis, o ‘gossip’ sa Ingles?

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ccording to Wikipedia, gossip is idle talk or rumor about the personal or private affairs of others. It is one of the oldest and most common means of sharing facts and views, but it has a bad reputation also for the introduction of errors and variations into the information transmitted. The term refers especially to idle chat or rumor of personal or trivial nature, as opposed to normal conversation.

Just Ignore Gossips but Only to Some Extent As long as you are not doing anything wrong, not harming anyone, and minding only your personal affairs, then you should generally not care about what other people say negatively about you. If a person is gossiping about you—the only people who will enjoy the gossips and will easily believe these are evil persons and fellow gossipmongers anyway?

Decent persons would not entertain, feast on, or believe

in gossips; so the moment they hear gossips or encounter a gossiper, they will not entertain or encourage this; the least they can do is listen without commenting or agreeing. Gossipers talk about others because they are envious, insecure, miserable, or simply love attention.

report the details of the gossips being passed around by guilty coworkers. Just be consistent and be ready to stand by your claims.

Gossipers must be dealt with accordingly and should realize that what they are doing is socially unacceptable, and must therefore be called upon and disallowed to continue; and that their refusal to The Dark Force Is Strong, but cooperate can cause them the loss the Will of a Respectful Person of their jobs.

Is Stronger There are times when—no The Root Causes of Gossiping matter how cool and broadminded There are three basic reasons you are—you get affected by a person engage in gossiping— gossips about you—especially first, ‘envy’ or ‘hatred’ for the when you are at a vulnerable or tired individuals s/he is gossiping moment. In cases like this, don’t about; second, the gossipmonger’s fall into the folly of getting back ‘feeling of insecurity and at the gossipmongers by engaging emptiness.’ Sad and narrowminded in the same evil activity. Just persons usually have no interest divert your attention to worthwhile in worthwhile activities such as activities: Focus on your job sports, arts, literature, music, or any or studies; during break times, socially enriching preoccupations, read a book or avoid dining with thus developing a tendency to look classmates or coworkers whose into and meddle with the affairs favorite pastime is small talk. Or, of others especially of those if you find yourself stuck with whom s/he considers achievers, gossiping people, avoid throwing to discredit their achievements, in a comment or even nodding or deluding herself into believing that laughing in approval because by destroying the reputations of these doing so you become an accessory victims will somehow elevate to their cheap and evil deeds. If herself and make her feel good you cannot tell them that what they and better than them. Lastly, most are doing is inappropriate, then gossipers are attention seekers— just keep quiet and don’t join the they start gossips to attract the attention of others. conversation.

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Sa Madaling Salita Ang pagkakalat ng tsismis ay gawain ng mga taong inggitero, miseráble, kulang sa pansin, at wala masyadong mapaglibangán.

Kung biktima ka ng tsismis, wag mo na lang itong pansinin— mapapagod rin ang mga iyan.

Pero kung ang tsismis ay seryoso at malisyoso na, nararapat ka nang gumawa ng kaukulang ligál na hakbang. Kung ikaw naman ang mahilig sa tsismis o madalas na nag-uumpisa ng tsismis, e tigilan mo na ’yang katarantaduhang iyan at wag mo nang antaying makatagpo ka ng taong hindi ka uurungan kahit sa korte pa kayo umabot.

Or, in Simple Words Never mind small talks, and simply ignore gossipmongers.

However, when the gossip is getting malicious and too personal already, you have to take action and deal with this in a professional way by consulting the management or even a legal counsel. This way, you will know your legal options, and you prevent yourself from falling into the trap of retaliating inappropriately, and you help cut the vicious cycle of gossiping.

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”

Report Workplace Gossipers Especially when They Go Overboard When the gossip is becoming really serious or malicious—like issues that are non-work-related, family or other personal affairs, marital relationships, or anything that has the potential of ruining a reputation—this is legally unacceptable already. True or not, gossips should not be allowed to continue. If it involves you or someone you care about, then you should help stop it. You may consult your supervisor, manager, or any representative from the Human Resources Department to

Happy Mother's Day to Mama Tess Rivera

We your children are so grateful to have you!"

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Winnipeg Strides towards ‘Super-cityhood’

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here is Winnipeg?— this is perhaps one of the harshest questions that a Winnipegger would possibly hear from an acquaintance who, at least, lives outside of Manitoba or, at most, one who lives outside of Canada. Such question may carry with it the negative undertone that the city is “not famous enough” outside of the Manitoba circle, and that it is far overshadowed

by Canada’s “super” cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Hence, Winnipeg plays the role of a “lesser” city.

Of late years, however, Winnipeg has been taking strides towards joining the rank of Canada’s supercities. Grounded largely on its overwhelming demographic and economic growth, the city of Winnipeg has so far accomplished the following: the return of Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League, the elite status of Blue Bombers in Canadian Football League, the new James Richardson International Airport, the building of the Canadian Human Rights Museum, the new Bombers Stadium (Investor Group Field), an IKEA store, Maple Leaf’s Ham-processing plant, and the forthcoming establishment of a World Trade Center, Hampton Inn at the airport, and, if approved by the city council, a world-

class water park. In addition to that, of course, are the accolades that the city received such as “the most cost-effective city for aerospace manufacturing in the Western United States and Canada (KPMG),” “one of the top-10 best places to live in Canada (Moneysense),” “one of the top10 intelligent communities in the world (Intelligent Community Forum’s Smart21 Communities), and “the lowest cost of electricity of major metro area in the United States and Canada (Hydro Quebec).”

In the Economic Development Winnipeg’s latest report, the government agency responsible for promoting and marketing the city for business and promoting tourism, CEO Marina James claimed that “the city’s visitor traffic was up by 7 percent last year and is forecast to grow by 4 percent this year. After that, she also claimed that annual increases of between 6 and 8 percent are expected for the next few years.”

All these accomplishments can fairly be taken as “good news” to the city and to Winnipeggers, in one way or the other. To the question as to what such accomplishments means, it means economic growth for the city, better employment opportunities for Winnipeggers, international

recognition for Manitoba and Canada, and, ultimately, that sense of pride in a Winnipegger.

While there is so much that there is to say about Winnipeg’s economic development, the city must also take strides in curbing the city’s crime as it has been on an increasing rate, and must provide solution to the city’s worsening road conditions. These concerns must never be considered as trade-off to an economic growth.

For a case in point, Toronto and Vancouver are economically robust and, at the same time, have relatively low crime rates and have the better roads in Canada.

Perhaps, sooner rather than later, Vancouverites, Torontarians and non-Canadians would consider Winnipeg a “good place to be.”

Perhaps, Winnipeg can join the conversation on the super cities of Canada and would be among the cities well-desired by Canadians for a long drive. And, that there will be lesser people who would raise the question—Where is Winnipeg?

Alam Mo Ba Na…?

(This new column will feature trivial facts and information that involve ni Adonis in Fernandez Filipinos or the Filipino community Canada.)

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* In Winnipeg School Division, there are two Filipino members of the Board of Trustees—Darlyne Bautista and Anthony Ramos. (www.wsd1.org) * Winnipeg’s Osborne Village is Canada’s best neighborhood. (www.ctv.ca) * In 2011, the most common names of babies in Manitoba were Olivia, Emily, Sophia, Liam, Ethan, Noah, and Logan. (Census Manitoba) * An average full-time dentist in Canada makes $142,000 a year. (Winnipeg Free Press, February 4, 2012) * Canadians pay the highest cellphone bills in the world. (Winnipeg Free Press, March 16, 2012)

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The Best Part of London England (Part II)

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paradise. Founded by Charles Henry Harrod in 1824, Harrods has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments offering a wide range of products and services.

Harrods has an ancient Egyptian theme to reflect the owner's cultural heritage. On 8 May 2010, the world most luxurious department store was sold by owner Mohammed Al-Fayed to Qatar Holdings for 1.5 billion pound sterling.

Walk and stroll along the West End, London's "Theatreland", the equivalent of New York's Broadway, where you can watch top stage productions in any of London's many theatres including the Queen's Theatre, home to "Les Mesirables", the longest running musical in West End history for 27 years; or at St. Martin's Theatre which has been showing the longest running show on earth, "The Mousetrap", the nonmusical Agatha Christie play.

In the heart of the city is the bustling Trafalgar Square with the Nelson's Column at its centre guarded by four lions statues. The square is a venue for political demonstrations and community gatherings such as New Year's eve.

Spend some time at the Piccadilly Circus which is often compared to New York's Time Square. Now partly pedestrianised the square is famous for the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain to commemorate Lord Shaftesbury, a philanthropist known for his support of the poor. Be sure to be there at night for its video display and neon signs!

A visit to the Natural Museum particularly famous for its exhibitions of dinosaur skeletons is very educational and entertaining. The museum houses the Darwin Centre that will inspire you to take better care of our planet.

Last but not the least in our itenerary is the Royal Botanic Gardens, usually referred to as "Kew Gardens", a 121 hectares of gardens and botanical greenhouses located in southwest London. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, the Gardens houses the world's largest and most diverse botanical collections.

Getting tired and hungry? Stop at a pub and try the British iconic dish - the ploughman's lunch: fresh bread, cheese, tomatoes, pickled onions, chutney, and pickles.

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Once more let's hop-on and hopoff the double decker bus to discover and explore other London's famous places of interest.

On Marylebone Road can be found the Madame Tassauds Wax Museum, a major tourist attraction featuring life-like models of your favourite entertainment and sports celebrities and historical, royal and public figures including dictator Adolf Hitler of Germany whose original model was often vandalised with a 1936 replacement that is being carefully guarded.

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I HELP TURN SPREADSHEETS INTO PREMIERE GAMING. Inspired by the challenges and possibilities ahead, Dan Santiano packed up his life in the Philippines and ventured across the world to the land of opportunity, Canada.

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as we crawl, run and wade through mud. Crazy! And I have friends and strangers wanting to join me. You can too! The Dirty Donkey Mud Run is on August 18 and supports the MS Society. More information about the race can be found at the Ron Cantiveros DirtyDonkeyRun.com website. ron@filipinojournal.com Who's open to taking on a 90Day transformational challenge? Can we make Winnipeg "One Fit City"?

For more information about the Body By Vi personal challenge, visit TrueNorthShakes.com. Who wants to I'm hoping to run the Manitoba Half feel good, look good and make some Marathon for the fifth time. My goal money along the way? is to run that in less than 2 hours. My previous personal best is 2 hours, 4 mins. My next goal, ideally is to shed away 25lbs over the 90 day challenge and get back to a weight when I was in university. My cardio workout includes jogging, playing ultimate frisbee and evening Zumba classes.

Another crazy goal, more of a dare, is to participate in the Dirty Donkey Mud Run. My brother in Vancouver is training for a similar event called the Tough Mudder in Whistler in June. To sum up the challenge, it's a 5km obstacle course

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here are times I dread visiting my aunt (tita), actually it's every single time. Every time I visit my aunt, she yells "Ang taba mo!" (You're fat!) All this while she feeds me a plate full of rice, pancit and adobo! She's definitely concerned about my growing waistline and has no problem pointing that out to me, regardless of who's around to listen.

After several months of travelling, attending daily social functions and not eating the most healthy including the Jumbo Jet Dogs during the final week of Winnipeg Jets games, I decided to do something. I had to because I didn't feel like having to purchase new clothes for the summer. On Facebook, I saw several friends touting the results from a new Body By Vi 90-Day Challenge and after speaking directly with them, I decided that this would be the "thing" to get the ball rolling. Now that I'm a month into the program, I've lost 10lbs and my third chin is lost and I hope it doesn't come back. My friend Brenda is down 28lbs over 90 days and she looks and feels amazing.

Combined with healthy eating, active living, the personal Body By Vi Challenge I've decided to take on includes some pretty lofty health and fitness goals. Where shall I start? Firstly, in less than 6 weeks,

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Power industry Mommy D’s warns of further Birthday Gift he traditional lavish birthday rise in electricity party for Mommy Dionisia in General Santos City is still rates

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two weeks away but this early Manny he country’s electricity rates, Pacquiao has already given her an already one of the highest advance gift. in Southeast Asia, may rise Mommy D who will turn 63 further in the days to come. on May 15, excitedly showed off The president of the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) Ernesto B. Pantangco warned of this grim scenario once the government withdraws its tax incentives.

Testifying before the Senate ways and means committee during a hearing to harmonize 180 tax incentive-related laws, Pantangco said the country’s residential rates are already the highest in Asia while the industrial rates are second to the highest in Asia.

He warned that any deletion of the incentives granted would further increase the power rates of the country. He said that the incentives granted with respect to the BOI (Board of Investments) and RE (Renewable Energy) Act should be retained. PIPPA will pass on whatever savings they get as a result of these incentives. In the case of the RE Act, the incentives granted enables the IPPs (independent power producers) to pass on approximately P0.16 per kilowatt hour (KWH) from whatever is the proposed tariff.. He further added that newly built coal-fired power plants, the BOI incentives of income tax holiday (ITH), tax and duty- free importations result in savings of P0.27 kwh are passed on by the IPPs to consumers..

Sen. Ralph G. Recto, committee chairman said his committee will study Pantangco’s position because he wanted to know whether the supposed benefit to be enjoyed by consumers if incentives are not withdrawn represents additional profits for the IPPs. He added that the fiscal incentive program had indeed perked up the economy but the tax holiday has resulted in an annual revenue loss of P200 billion to P400 billion a year.

Kim Henares, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner, told the Recto committee the BIR agrees with the Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposal to harmonize the current tax incentive holiday.

Henares said the laws that grant tax exemption has become very unruly to manage as the government doesn’t know for certain how much revenue it has lost.

Manny’s gift, a brand-new eightseater Toyota Alphard luxury minivan worth P3 million. While inside the vehicle, the PacMom wished her son good luck in his upcoming fight against Timothy Bradley. She also reminded Manny to be always on prayers.

On her coming birthday party, Mommy D said she will have her traditional special number for her guests. Even her birthday dress is

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something to look forward to as nobody knows yet what it will look like.

However Manny will not be able to attend his mom’s celebration as he is deep into training in preparation for his fight against Bradley.

Meanwhile, Mommy D said she is selling the mansion that Manny has given her because she’s having a hard time going up and down its high staircase.

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However the multi-awarded actress humbly said there are people other than her who deserve more to receive the prestigious honor, notwithstanding House Resolution 2317 filed by Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. to name her as one of the Philippines’ National Artists.

Golez reportedly called Aunor a national treasure, adding that her achievements and contributions to the Philippine movie industry are more than enough to qualify her for the prestigious title.

Meanwhile, the veteran actress has finished shooting her latest film “Thy Womb,” two weeks since coming down south to the island province of Tawi-Tawi. The movie, Nora’s first team-up with Cannes award-winning director Brillante Mendoza, deals with the struggles of a native Badjao midwife played by Nora.

Tawi-Tawi Vice-Governor Ruby Sahali expressed her deep appreciation to Nora and the people behind the film for choosing their province as location, saying it’s a welcome breather amid all the bad publicity that Tawi-Tawi has been getting.

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The superstar herself is equally grateful for the hospitality the province has shown to her and the film’s crew.

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In the men’s 10-kilometer division, TV host Rovilson Fernandez clocked in at 55:09.45 to beat 64 others for 10th place. Actor and race car driver Mateo Guidicelli finished the 5-km race in less than 23 minutes to place 8th ahead of 69 participants.

Sexy actress and former “Survivor” castaway Aubrey Miles finished 9th in the women’s 5-km division at 37 minutes, beating 53 others.

Other celebrity participants include Troy Montero, BrazilianJapanese model Daniel Matsunaga and actor Will Devaughn who all finished the 5-km race at under 30 minutes.

Long-distance race veteran Gregg Osorio led the men’s 10-km race while Team Runner Academy coach Mherlz Lumagbas dominated the women’s 10-km division.

Meanwhile, Rogie Ascano and Francesca Carpo of Fairview Running Club topped the 5-km divisions for men and women, respectively.

The foot races aim to raise funds for the clean-up of Boracay and instill awareness on the importance of preserving one of the best beaches in the world.

A total of 253 individual runners and 12 pairs for the couples relay joined this year’s edition sponsored

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Jessica Sanchez joins AI’s Top 5

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ilipino-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez escapes another elimination round and is now among “American Idol” season 11’s Top 5 joining Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh.

A day before, the 16-year-old contender from San Diego got mixed reviews from the judges for her performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and another song of choice for the second round..

AI judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez praised the young singer’s Queen performance but added that rock is not her forte. Randy Jackson for his part said he loved the rendition adding that Jessica can sing

anything because of her beautiful voice.

Despite their restrained raves, the judges were unanimous in their praise for Jessica’s performance of Luther Vandross’ “Dance With My Father.”

During the show’s elimination night last April 26 (April 27, Manila time) host Ryan Seacrest declared Jessica as the first “safe” contestant.

Elise Testone who was among the “bottom three” with Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh, was eliminated.

Two weeks ago, Jessica almost got the exit axe after getting the least votes but the judges unanimously opted to save her.

Enchong Dee-Erich Gonzales tandem bags ‘Most Popular Love Team’ award

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nchong Dee and Erich Gonzales recently bagged the 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Awards trophy for Most Popular Love Team in Movies and Television.

The two young stars who were paired in the TV dramas “Katorse,” “Magkaribal,” and “Maria La Del Barrio,” as well as in the film, “I Do,” both expressed gratitude to their fans for continued support to their projects. Erich and Enchong also thank their supporters for respecting their

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The young celebrities have so far gone separate ways projectwise, though Erich maintained that her friendship with Enchong remains firm even though they seldom see each other these days.

In a previous interview, Enchong admitted that he courted Erich before, but they both realized that it would be better if they just stay as friends for the sake of their careers.

Now Enchong has been vocal about his admiration for young actress Julia Montes, while Erich

Pagcor, OPM extend application for nationwide singing contest he sponsoring Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) and the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) have extended the application to the “OPM@ Pagcor 2,” A Nationwide Search for the Total OPM Performer.”

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said that the competition will give opportunities to aspiring music talents nationwide the chance to undergo proper music training so as to gain valuable singing techniques from the country’s finest OPM icons. The singing talent search is now on its second year.

The competition is open to all amateur Filipino singers

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or those with dual citizenship, between the age of 18 to 30 years old as of May 1, 2012, and should not have won any major prize in any national singing contest.

Prizes at stake are P300,000 and a performance contract for the Grand Winner, P200,000 for 2nd place and P100,000 for 3rd place. The rest of the grand finalists will each receive P20,000 as consolation prize.

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Aquino cites risks of legislative wage hike, rejects P125 proposal

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resident Benigno S. Aquino III in his Labor Day address Tuesday said a legislative wage hike, would amount to P1.4 trillion, or almost a fourth of the country’s P8-trillion economy.

In rejecting the proposed P125 legislated wage hike for private workers, Aquino warned that businessmen may raise prices of their products, cut costs through laying off employees to make up for their losses, or forced to shut down business.

The President instead urged the regional wage boards to hasten the approval of salary adjustments for workers in the private sector to help them cope with the cost of living in the country. Aquino likewise announced non-wage benefits for workers, including educational assistance fund.

In the same speech, the President assured that the

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will deploy government inspectors to check the compliance of companies to the country’s labor rules on security of tenure and eliminate the abuse in the contractual labor scheme.

The President likewise announced that government workers will get their salary increase this June in time for the school enrollment.

The President said the government has set aside P1.1 billion for Training for Work Scholarship program that seeks to enhance the competitiveness of Filipino workers in tourism, agriculture, business process outsourcing, and electronics industries. He said both the Social Service System and Government Service Insurance System are ready to release fund for education assistance program so poor households can send their children to school.

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Enraged netizens called Miriam names and even posted unsavory words to express their anger. For Bemz Benedicto, National Chairperson of Ang LADLAD and a transgender, Miriam’s Twitter posts were uncalled for.

Meanwhile, UP Diliman Asst. ormer beauty queen Miriam Professor Danilo Arao advised Quiambao says she has nothing against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and extended her apology through Twitter for her statements that may have offended them.

However it seems that the Twitter apology is not enough for LADLAD, the political party of LGBT who wants instead a public apology from Miriam.

The 1999 Miss Universe first runner-up earned the ire of Twitter users when she posted her opinion about homosexuals saying, “Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil. Do not be deceived. God loves gays and wants them to know the truth,” followed by another post that read, “No offense to the LGBT but the TRuth is the Truth that comes from God. Take it or leave it. We will all face the judgement seat of God.”

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users of social networking sites to be sensitive in posting opinions.

He said people should be gendersensitive especially to the LGBT community.

Currently there is no Code of Ethics for social networking sites, but the so-called Bloggers of Cyberjournalists of the Philippines has their own set of Code of Ethics.

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Horoscope To turn around things, you ensure that they do not leave to them. Do not be too prompt to give your opinion. Listen to others attentively. The possibilities of voyages will be favorable in terms of connections moneymaking. Do not let the others limit you to say how you feel on the family questions.

In the romantic context of your life you may find yourself attracting rather forward or even aggressive individuals who’s agenda is more likely to be self-serving than not.

Your thoughts are likely to be more on home and family now.

Keep in mind that changing circumstances and situations may call for personal adjustments. Communication may increase now with family members and there may be discussions concerning needed changes and the logistics associated with that as well as discussions around security needs.

You are feeling very focused on performing your “duty” now.

For you this is a serious responsibility and one you refuse to shun. But sometimes, you simply must let your hair down a bit and get out there and have some fun.

Don’t give up on love, Taurus! This week is crackling with romantic activity, from start to finish, so let your playful, passionate personality out to play.

Your career is peaking right now and it seem that you simply can do know wrong when it comes to work-related activities.

You are no doubt making great strides in your career.

You will see a marked upswing in your popularity, both in the romantic arena and with regard to business matters. You could easily wind up in a new partnership or even a marriage.

The communication problems you’ve had in recent weeks are finally in remission.You find that you’re able to nip most communication problems in the bud before they even occur.

At this time you may find yourself struggling in spirit and attitude to measure up to the challenges that lie before you.

The virtues, especially fortitude, endurance and courage may be immediate allies in your present development.

If you have been thinking about cleaning out a garage or redecorating a spare bedroom, you could pick a worse time than now to undertake that project. Get rid of extraneous property and belongings that you really don’t need.

You are feeling the need for emotional support and closeness now, something that may be lacking in your current relationship. The practical problems surrounding your love life seem unimportant to you now. What is important is that feeling of love.

Things may have been a bit crazy and volatile at work recently and there’s a chance there is going to be some major shake-ups there, but that’s no reason to be afraid.

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The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 16 Here We Go, It’s not a Joke!

(On The Primitives and Killing Joke)

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he year 2012 is proving to be really bountiful for enthusiasts of New Wave / Postpunk music. Many classic pioneers of the genre have been reuniting not only to perform concerts but also to release new materials. So far, bands that have returned with new albums include The Primitives, Ultravox, the Killing Joke, Translator, Public Image Ltd., Men Without Hats, and The Cult.

Killing Joke Back in the mid-’80s, the time I was discovering the kind of music that eventually became known as New Wave and Postpunk, the song “Love like Blood” was one of the first anthems that defined my recollection of that era. The eerilysounding guitar and synth and the pounding bassline and drumbeat in the intro of the song were enough to send me to a musical high—nostalgia aside.

Only in the days of the Internet when I realized that the album containing “Love like Blood” and “Eighties”—two of my favorite Killing Joke songs— was actually the fifth already.

Formed in London, England, in 1978, Killing Joke faded into oblivion as the 1990s loomed simply because they fell off the commercial radar when new and interesting bands dominated the mid-’90s, despite their prolificity in releasing albums. However, ironically, it was also the arrival of a band that would define the Alternative Rock music of the 1990s that would place Killing Joke back into the limelight: In 1992 the American Grunge band Nirvana released the song “Come as You Are”—the opening riff of which was a deadringer of Killing Joke’s “Eighties”— and it catapulted both bands to further popularity. And so, Killing Joke was somehow revitalized, regrouping and releasing a string of new albums in the years that followed. In 2012, one of the most prolific bands in the Postpunk genre released their 15th album, MMXII. The first single off this, “In Cythera,” is enough to claim that Killing Joke’s New Wave sound is ready to shine brightly again like a thousand suns.

Killing Joke has 15 full-length studio albums to its credit: Killing Joke (1980), What's THIS For...!

(1981), Revelations (1982), Fire Dances (1983), Night Time (1985), Brighter than a Thousand Suns (1986), Outside the Gate (1988), The Courtauld Talks (1989), Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions (1990), Pandemonium (1994), Democracy

(1996), Killing Joke (2003), Hosannas from the Basements of Hell (2006), Absolute Dissent (2010), and MMXII (2012). Killing Joke is comprised by Jeremy “Jaz” Coleman (vocals, synthesizer), Kevin “Geordie” Walker (guitar), Martin “Youth” Glover (bass), and Paul Ferguson (drums, vocals).

Jim Carrey. The music of the band is best defined by the cutesy vocals, jangly and mildly fuzzy guitars, and simple basslines and drumbeats—typical characteristics of Indie Pop music. The Primitives released their first album, Lovely, in 1988; followed this up with Pure (1989) and Galore (1991); and then they broke up in 1992.

The Primitives re-formed in 2009 to perform various reunion concerts, and in 2012 they finally released their new materials: the EP Never Kill a Secret (March 2012), which contains four songs: the originals “Rattle My Cage” and “Never Kill a Secret” plus the covers “Need All the Help I Can Get” (Lee Hazlewood / Suzi Jane Hokum, 1966) and “Breakaway” (Toni Basil, 1966); and the fourth full-length album, Echoes and Rhymes (April 2012), which consists entirely of covers of obscure '60s-released femalesung songs like "Sunshine on My Rainy Day" by Polly Niles, "Move It On Over" by LeGrand Mellon, "Single Girl" by Sandy Posey, and "Turn Off the Moon" by Sue Lyon.

The Primitives Currently comprised by Paul Court (guitars, vocals), Tracy Cattell (vocals, tambourine), Tig Williams (drums), and Raph Moore (bass), The Primitives formed in Coventry, England, in 1985. Their most widely popular Final Note song is “Crash,” from the debut In the next issue, we will album and which was included on feature the return of two classic the original soundtrack of the 1994 New Wave / Synthpop bands—the film Dumb and Dumber, starring British Ultravox and the Canadian Men Without Hats.

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2012 Chevy Orlando

2.4L ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine and offers 10.6L/100km (city) and 6.9L/100kms (hwy) fuel efficiency. Whether it's used as a family shuttle mini-van or hauling products for your small business, the Orlando is easy on the wallet when it comes to filling up.

The interior of the Chevy Orlando has a descent finish

with various textured plastic throughout the front dash, including a hidden compartment for your smartphone or MP3 player. Seating is comfortable, with limited space in the third row and easily accessible. The Orlando has a boxy exterior styling, tapered window styling and a huge front grill.

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The 2012 Chevy Orlando is available in four different trim levels (LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ) with price range starting at $19,995 to $28,495. Similar vehicles to the Chevy Orlando in the compact crossover category include the Kia Rondo, Dodge Journey and the Mazda 5.

A practical vehicle for today's growing families

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ooking for a practical vehicle to shuttle kids to and from Sunday morning basketball games, look no further than the 2012 Chevy Orlando.

Based on the best selling Chevy Cruze, the Orlando is a compact cross over with a comfortable seating for 7 passengers across three rows. The all-new Chevy Orlando is the next minivan for families and only available in Canada.

Need some extra cargo space for the coolers and boxes of food for the summer picnic fiesta, no problem! With a simple flip of a switch, the four seats in the back can flip down to give you and your family all the space to transport the trays of pancit and a one whole lechon, or maybe two.

The Chevy Orlando is a great utility vehicle.

The 2012 Chevy Orlando comes equipped with a 174hp

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Paradise Found in the Visayas

Plantation Bay Resort & Spa - Mactan Island, Cebu

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Magambo offers the “The Complete Spa Pampering Treat” which includes a pool massage, body scrub, foot therapy, facial treatment, aromatherapy oil massage in a private treatment room along with an unlimited supply of hot or cold Chinese green tea.

The best part, after any treatment or spa pakcage you get at Mogambo Springs, clients are allowed to enjoy

the spa’s four hydrotherapeutic pools, massage waterfalls, sauna and the steam rooms for the remainder of the day. Not a bad way to spend a day - under a waterfall. Next time you’re in Cebu, go ahead and spoil yourself. You deserve it.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is about a 30-minute shuttle ride from Cebu Mactan International Airport.

by Ron Cantiveros

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ver since my first trip to Cebu back in 2008, I missed out on the opportunity to stay at Plantation Bay after a business conference. After island hopping in Cagayan de Oro and Camiguin last January, I decided to jump on a plane and visit Cebu for a couple days for some much needed rest and relaxation. Off to Plantation Bay Resort and one of the Philippines’ foremost spa resorts - Magambo Springs. I knew I was going to enjoy most of my time at the spa as Magambo Springs was listed as one of the top spa destinations int he Philippines by Asia Spa Magazine in 2010. It certainly didn’d disappoint.

The entire resort is themed after Spanish colonial plantation architecture with natural and manmade lagoons. All of the resort rooms over-looked several freshwater and salt-water lagoons and only a few steps away from a beach chair on one of the many semi-private verandas.

The rooms themselves were well equipped and the AC was a welcome bonus after spending time under the hot Philippine sun.

The resort itself boasts several themed restaurants and

nightly themed buffet dinner and entertaiment. I missed the first night “Rockin’ USA” show which included BBQ ribs and chicken on the menu.

The next night I was treated to the “Hawaiian Luau” show that included fire dancers and hula dancers.

Other activities at the resort included wall-climing, swimming, a well equipped gym, a games room, biking and renting a Segway to zip throughout the resort. There was an indoor firing range, a small golf pitch-and-putt, tennis and beach volleyball. Plantation Bay Resort is great for families as there are lots of activities for both children and adults.

Let’s not forget the real reason I visited Plantation Bay Resort and Spa. I was here for the spa and I was looking for sanctuary after the chaos and go-go-go schedule a week prior.

Magambo Springs was designed to resemble an 18th century Japanese village with thundering waterfalls, calming creeks and sounds of the sea playing quietly through the spa.

This was going to be a great place to relax, recharge and replenish my energies.

As with many spas in the Philippines, Magambo offers a wide range of head-to-toe day spa packages. It would be quite easy to spend an entire day on a massage table, given a sea-salt body scrub and wrapped in banana leaves, followed by a traditional Filipino Hilot massage. Not quite a full day, but a good portion of an afternoon.

In fact, if you wanted a complete 7 hour spa experience,

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From Winnipeg to Winning Fights in the UFC

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got a chance to speak with Roland Delorme, UFC fighter and Winnipegger. Delorme was on Spike TV’s final season of The Ultimate Fighter. He won his fight on the season finale of that show and will fight this Saturday on the UFC on Fox card.

BIG MARV: What’s the biggest difference between fighting on the local and Canadian shows and fighting in the UFC? ROLAND DELORME: Paycheck.

It’s about the numbers, man (laughs).

In the UFC you can earn bonuses.

All comes down to dollars and cents.

Also, there’s getting that exposure you just can’t get locally. When you

fight regionals you fight in front of a few thousand, if it’s televised, maybe 100,000 people across the nation.

The UFC is international so you go from thousands to millions. For my fan base, it’s easier to follow… plus the competition is better too.

BM: What can you tell me about your opponent Nick Denis?

RD: Tough guy. He’s 11-2 with ten wins by KO and TKO. I gotta stay away, fight on the outside. He’s got big power. But everything about him is good not great. I have to be out there, out fighting him. I want a tough, grimy war. For me, everything else is improving. I’m going to win this fight, submission is my specialty, but it’s going to be

tough. Which is great. If it’s not dangerous it’s not fun. No risk, no reward BM: Your last fight showcased how well rounded you are. By knocking down Josh Ferguson and tapping him out… say this fight goes exactly how you want it to, how would you like to finish off Denis?

RD: (The Ferguson fight) was a fantastic fight. I could’ve finished him sooner. Hurt him with the left.

Then choked him out. For Denis, as much as I’d like to get the fight on the ground, the fight starts on the feet.

We have to trade and see who hits harder, who’s first to be intimated.

I know I hit hard, If I catch him with my left, it’s going to hurt. If I get him with my right, he’ll be knocked out.

I’m gonna make it a really hard night for him. As for the finish? However.

KO, submission. I visualize the fight. What to do is if this happens.

Or, ok, now this happened, what do I do. I train so much for every aspect of the fight so that nothing surprises me. It’s all action-reaction. That’s why I don’t plan too much, so if something doesn’t happen the way I plan, I don’t get discouraged. I just train for everything that can happen in there. Also, I have a bad memory, so if I have a bad round, I’ll come out for the second round like nothing happened.

BM: You gained fame from being on the last season of The Ultimate Fighter. Are you getting recognized around the city? What are the perks in Winnipeg? Extra Nip anytime you hit up a Sal’s?

RD: Not much. Get recognized.

People want to talk about fighting and the UFC and that’s awesome.

But perks come with success, the

more success in the ring, the more outside the ring.

BM: What? You mean no one in the city has given you a car yet?

RD: No! I want that Obby Kahn recognition!

BM: Yeah, Obby has his own restaurant now, where’s yours?!

RD: I sold it!

BM: Really?

RD: Yeah, I owned a pizza place in Niverville and sold it to fight. I can own a restaurant when I’m 50, but I can’t fight then. Yeah, it was a risk, but sometimes, you got to roll dice.

Like I said, no risk, no reward.

BM: That is so cool. We are so proud of you being from Winnipeg.

Ace Burpee placed you in his Top 100 People of 2011. Any advice for other local fighters to make it to the UFC? RD: Hard work pays off. Believe in yourself. Want it, do it. At all costs.

Set sights, tunnel vision until you get it. Even when you’re too exhausted, and you don’t feel like doing it, don’t quit. The guy you’re fighting, he

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BM: Once the fight is over and you don’t have to worry about making weight anymore. Tell me the one thing you want to eat.

RD: Not one thing. Everything.

Cheesecake, poutine. When I see a menu, I want it all. One thing? I guess I gotta say Pizza. Man, pizza is my favorite. (laughs) BM: Anyone you want to throw a shout out to?

RD: My sponsor Booster Fight Gear, my team at WAMMA and my trainers Lindsay Hawks and Curtis Brigham, without them I’m nothing.

I love WAMMA. I enter the cage to fight alone, but with WAMMA, I got an army behind me.

BM: Thanks Rolly. You have the whole city of Winnipeg behind you too! Best of luck!

RD: Thanks, man.

Roland Delorme fights Nick Denis Saturday, May 5th in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the undercard of UFC on FOX 3: Diaz vs Miller

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