President Obama's Inaugural Address
January 20, 2009 — Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States. The following is the full prepared text of President Barack Obama‘s inaugural address.
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.
T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants announce World's Largest Inauguration Party– Save the date: January 20, 2009
(January 15, Manila Philippines) – TGI Friday’s restaurants, a global casual dining leader, today announced it will throw the World’s Largest Inauguration Party on Tuesday, January 20, the day the United States will inaugurate a new President and will also extend a special offer of FREE Stars and Stripes appetizer with minimum Php 1,000 purchase and drink promo Buy 2 Cocktail drink and get 1 FREE on January 20 at all TGI Friday’s Restaurants.
Yes to Yes Man
“Yes Man” stars Jim Carrey as Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere—the operative word being “no”—until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say “yes” to everything…and anything. Unleashing the power of “YES” begins to transform Carl’s life in amazing and unexpected ways, getting him promoted at work and opening the door to a new romance. But his willingness to embrace every opportunity might just become too much of a good thing.
I’m not a spoiler so I won’t tell the whole story. I really like the movie. I can’t remember when was the last time I laugh out loud in a movie, but Yes Man is successful in making me laugh. The story line is simple. It shows how Carl’s life changed with a simple YES. Continue reading »
Fully Booked Book Geek Competition
While checking for area rugs online, I received a comment on my Biz-N-Honey blog regarding the Fully Booked Book Geek Competition.
It says:
“Hi there! Thanks for coming to the Fully Booked Bloggers event. Bloggers Book Club (BBC) members are exclusively invited to join the Book Geek Competition this January. Please check the link for the e-invite that will be posted in the Fully Booked website. http://lootwagon.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/bloggers-book-club-announcement/
Would appreciate it if you could help spread the word to other members. Thanks!
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So here it is:
Backpacking Pilipinas 2: Getting Lost and Loving It!
Learn the 7107 reasons to explore Philippines through the Backpacking Pilipinas Talk. This will be facilitated by Youth Trip, a group dedicated to promoting responsible tourism and sponsored by R.O.X., Old Manila Walks and Alquimista Inc.
Admission is free. Register at youthtrip@gmail.com or rox.cs@primegrp.com or call 856-4638/39.
For more information:
URL: www.ytrip.org.ph
$3 Feeding Program Project For Cagayan De Oro Flood Victims
Photo Credit: Himantayon
The news about the flood in Cagayan de Oro is very alarming. Due to the heavy rain there are lots of casualties, around 1,740 houses were damaged, 391 of them washed away by overflowing rivers or huge waves. Several barangay, municipal and provincial roads and bridges were reported unpassable by floods and landslide.
Chiq Montes, a fellow blogger has posted an announcement on plurk and her blog asking for donations in order to raise enough money for a Feeding Program this coming weekend. She is asking for 3 dollar donations via her paypal account : jamgfx@gmail.com.
Panagbenga 2009 Official Schedule of Events (as of 1-14-09)
Here’s the updated calendar of events for the Baguio Flower Festival “Panagbenga” 2009 celebration.
MAJOR EVENTS:
February 1: Grand Opening (Melvin Jones) | Field Demonstration (Athletic Bowl)
February 1 – March 8: Market Encounter | Landscaping Contest (Burnham Park)
February 14: Fluvial Parade (Burnham Lake)
February 22: Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom (Melvin Jones)**
February 23-25: Legarda Rocks (Legarda Road)**
February 26-28: Abanao Nights (Abanao Street)
February 28: GRAND STREET PARADE (Session Road) | Field Demonstration (Athletic Bowl)
March 1: GRAND FLOAT PARADE
March 2-8: Session Road in Bloom (Session Road)
March 8: Closing Ceremony (Athletic Bowl)
