Glass Homes with Solar Panels

It is not yet the end of the world. I am not sure if that is a good news or what.While we wait for the end of the world, I await the new year and then I would start listing the things that I want to accomplish - like go places, invest and have a nice home. Something that caught my attention. Solar panels that are used as roofs to conserve energy and go greener.This so much reminds me of the consulting project I worked on last March in Indonesia -...

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The Best Filipino Desserts at Sentro 1771

I have to be honest, I loove desserts, but I find Filipino desserts too heavy. Think of the kakanins made of rice flour. It is like having a main dish once again. The chefs of Sentro 1771 must have heard me, and gave their desserts new twists through innovative and creative fusion with other Filipino food.In Sentro 1771, you wouldn't just encounter the usual Filipino desserts like Halo-halo, Halayang Ube, or Leche Flan. The Filipino-themed restaurant...

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Filipino Food You Can Take Out and Bring Home from Sentro 1771

I seldom eat in Filipino-themed Restaurants. Probably because I eat Filipino food almost everyday, at home and in the office - served in my reliable Lock-and-Lock lunchbox. Thank you mom for always cooking and preparing my meals. Although I am open to trying out new restaurants - as support to local businesses, and as a way of discovering local cuisines from provinces that I have never visited yet.If there is one good Filipino Restaurant I would...

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Gift Together Through the ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gift-Together Website (An ABS CBN Christmas Project)

Balkbayan Boxes would soon start coming this Christmas season. The boxes that symbolize the presence of our loved ones who cannot be with us to share good food, great stories and fun moments during the Holiday season. I know how it feels to celebrate the Holidays with just me and my parents, thinking about my siblings (and my nieces and nephews) who are in different parts of the world. Although technology help us connect with them - it is still different...

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Gift Guide for Fashionistas: Items from Solo, Ensembles and Freeway (at 50% off!)

So I am trying to fill out the Wish List Form I also created for the team. I kind of organizing the Kris Kringle, and Exchange Gift (and Christmas Party). Why is it so hard to think of something to give to yourself when you know someone will buy it for you? Anyway, I thought I would share the Big Year-End Sale happening (started last Monday) for 3 of my favorite brands - Solo, Freeway, and Ensembles. These brands not only carry fab, fashionable clothes,...

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Great Buys of the Week: Fringe Skirt and Combat Boots

I missed sharing my great buys! There are just so much shopping happening, pending blogs, experiences to share and photos to upload.Anyway, just sharing my favorite great buys last week! I got ... *drum roll please!!*Fringe Skirt! Wohoo!! Been looking for one. I know this is going to be a hit next season now. I was supposed to wear this last Saturday for our company Christmas Party, but I got lazy to dress up and decided to just sleep the night...

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Blog Giveaway: Win 1 of the 6 Bangle Sets from India and Pakistan!

I really am happy, and ecstatic when friends tell me that they read my blog; more so, readers who are complete strangers to me. So imagine my happy meter going over board to 100 when one of my readers sent me a proposal asking if there is a chance if she can sponsor a simple give-away for my readers.Who wouldn't be excited to see this? Each set costs around Php1,000! The initial note was received last March, but it was only last month did we...

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Gift Guide for Professionals: Parker Pen 5th Technology

I always love receiving handwritten notes as much as I love writing one too. It carries more emotion to read something from the paper, than that from the tab or mobile phone. Do you feel the same?It excites me every time I visit museums, and find old hand-written notes of famous people - caring less if it is written in a language that I do not understand. The yellowish paper. The playful strokes of letter "g". The smudges of ink. The folds and creases....

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Find Out What's on 12-12-12 - Biggest Live Event

It is December 12, 2012 officially, Manila Time. I got an important announcement. No, it is not yet the end of the world - and I have not changed carreers and started predicting the future.On 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (that's December 13, 2012 8:30 AM, Manila Time), tune in to Star World as there would be an explosion. There is a big event happening and being aired live from Madison Square Garden. A live Benefit Concert...

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Who is Ready for Wendy's BBQnator?

So, I found myself inside the cab on a way to Wendy's Greenbelt 1. The invite says I would be meeting the BBQnator. The name sounds like a wrestler, I know. It sounds big, and strong. I got worried. As usual, I only had 2 hours of sleep. It was an afternoon event.So I arrived just in time, and I saw blogger friends I haven't seen for the longest time. I am that inactive in attending events! The setting was perfect. Wendy's is one of my favorite fastfood...

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Holiday Sweets from GoNuts Donuts

I am not your most famous blogger, like Chuvaness who probably gets gifts everyday sent to her home. So imagine my joy when I found these sweets from GoNuts Donuts sitting at our dining table.I was running late to attend another event, so I just took a quick photo and posted on Twitter. Sending my loves and thank yous to our friends from Go Nuts Donuts and social media! I asked my mom and brother to NOT touch the goods just yet. I know they were...

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(Sweet) Dinner at Sweet Bella

When my bloggie friend, Ferds told me to come to his event at Sweet Bella with an empty stomach, I thought it was just one of the releases they tell the guests just to get the commitment that they will come to the event. After all, he works in PR, he basically knows what to say to sell products and events.It was not my first time to dine at Sweet Bella (check out my first Sweet Bella experience here). My first Sweet Bella experience was not all praises....

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Morning with Aetas, IBM Pampanga Branch Opening and Diamond Dash

I dropped dead as soon as I got home yesterday. It was a fun and productive day. I attended 3 events - all happened in Pampanga. If someone will ask me to describe it, it is heart-warming, motivating and fun.I was late for the 7:00 AM call time but the team was kind enough to pick me up somewhere in EDSA on the way to Pampanga. I worked until morning while nursing a painful lower back. But I felt that my energy bar was in full. I seldom attend events...

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Aria Cucina Italiana: New Kid's Offerings and Contest

When I was young, I joined this "Color a Placemat" Contest for this popular fastfood chain. We didn't get an update after my submission. I remember one of the crew members telling me to do good at it. I never really aimed to win it. I rememember enjoying the very act of coloring the placemat.Until now, I still find joy in reading restaurant placemats and doing the puzzles and mazes. Aria Cucina Italiana, the famous Italian Restaurant which originated...

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Wish for an Appliance

So I am thinking what to put on my wish list for the office Kris Kringle. I find it hard this time - probably because I already got the means to buy what I need, or probably because the most important things to me cannot be bought.. Melodrama. Or, just or.. probably what I really want worth more than the agreed price. I am thinking of flying to India and/or Europe next year. But before I can do that, I need to save money and find more ways to earn...

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Breakfast Buffet at Holiday Inn, Markham

Waking up with the same breakfast everyday could be tiring. At some point, I felt that. But thinking about the fresh brewed coffee, the crispy bacon strips and sausages (which is my perfect breakfast set!), while having just donuts today could be really painful.People had been asking me to write about the Holiday Inn Breakfast Buffet. Remember I shared with you my hotel review and pictures of my room in Holiday Inn, Markham where I stayed for 3 weeks....

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California is Cool

I am not (yet) blogging from California, and the weather is still hot where I am. This blog is about a new store format. A little introduction (or insights)..  I love that shops today incorporate architecture and interior design in building their store and showcasing their products. Chic stores have chandeliers and candlesticks, lingerie stores have drawers to keep their cute and sexy pieces and there is even a beauty store in Toronto which...

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Chateau 1771

After graduating from College, I enjoyed my life being a certified bum, while my friends distributed their resume's to the finest hotels and restaurants in the country. Most of my friends worked in Chateau 1771 - that nice, classy restaurant in El Pueblo.Oh yeah, I remember El Pueblo.. I remember the good old days.. El Pueblo was once the place "to be seen". The TGIFriday's and Tequila Joe's were once favorite spots.I remember I also applied in the...

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Speck's CandyShell Flip for iPhone5: Case of the Year

For those of my friends who are sporting their new iPhone 5 - might be interested to buy Speck's CandyShel Flip.Available in the following stores: Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, iStudio, Switch, iStore, iCenter, Mobile 1, iGig, The A Shop, SencoLink.If you like this post, click the like button or the Facebook Share button! Spread the love. Like my Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/ruthiliciousblog or...

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Great Buys of the Week: Shoes from Payless Outlet Store

Sitting beside someone you like as he drives - you could wish for the time to freeze and just not stop. But if there is one thing that could make me want to end the moment, it would just be - shops.As we passed the place called Solenad, with outlet stores waving and screaming at me to stop, my first reaction was to call the other car and asked if they wanted to take a peek at what's these stores are offering. So we agreed. To shop.Finding the mall's...

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Write a Letter and Be a Santa for a Day!

What if you could write a note to Santa and get a chance to have your gift granted? Remember those contest and programs on TV which they give whatever the letter sender is asking - and they give more than what was requested. This Holiday Season, Electrolux will be your Santa Claus - and it is no secret! Simply write him a letter and choose what appliance you want to give to your loved ones! Plus, Electrolux offers you an opportunity to give...

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Kotex x Love Bayo's Modern Fairytale

I don't have a fairytale to share, just yet. Let me just share I how I first encountered Bayo and Kotex. I was in first year High School when I first got a Bayo top (do the math, and you will realize I am that old!) ;) A year after, that's when I started to add Kotex in our grocery list. Kotex, which I thought is the most fashionable sanitary pad in the country. Think of its color, style and packaging.And yes, I continuously buy Kotex, among other...

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Say It Sweeter (and Bigger) with Toblerone

Chocolates. I cannot just say no to chocolates and I cannot just say no to a chocolate event, and one that is organized by Toblerone, I am sure to go (especially I was invited by our friends Ogilvy who won the Agency of the Year award at the 11th Philippine Quill Awards - Congratulations guys!). So I went, even if I was late. I only had two hours of sleep that day. I am back to attending events recently, after we got the thumbs up from the Hypercare...

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Uniqlo SM North EDSA Pre-Opening: Are You Ready to Shop on Friday?

Guess where I shopped last night? Uniqlo SM North EDSA!The store held a special pre-opening event for the media guests, friends, and bloggers after the awarding/meet-and-greet event for the winners of Uniqlo's Ultimate Fashionista. I am sure you remember that the store was all covered with tarpaulins with entries from the Facebook Contest. A friend told me he saw my picture there. Oh, that's nice of Uniqlo to include my picture, as I think I was...

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The IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Recipient in Philippines

I was supposed to write about a shopping experience and store pre-opening, but while I edit some pictures of the event, let me just share something, uhm, really interesting and essential to our society.  Before I start with the story, can I just share that my commute from Eastwood (where I work) to Manila took more than 2 hours? That is crazy, and during this time I wish I could fly. Literally fly and land at home, and figuratively, fly to another city where traffic doesn't mean "heavy traffic". Anyway, so this experience is somewhat related...

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Block Screening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn + Win Tickets + Freebie

Yeah, yeah. You have seen them - on TV,  posters, preview in movie theaters.. they are running after you, because they (Bella, Jacob and Edward) want you to see them in the big screen before everything else does!Book a seat to the Block Screening of Breaking Dawn Part 2 on Nov 15 and Get a FREE Limited Edition BYS Bracelet and Surprise Gifts from SMART! But here's the treat, I will be giving away two tickets to one lucky reader. November...

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Hello, Hello Kitty! Welcome to Manila!

Hello Kitty has arrived in Manila! No joke! I was there when Hello Kitty arrived in a fancy car, welcomed by mall-rats, kids, Hello Kitty fanatics and celebrities last Saturday at the Atrium of SM The Block.   It was almost a blur as red, pink and gold confetti came showering as Hello Kitty walked down the stage and got mobbed by media. Even celebrities like Elmo, Saab, and Maxene Magalona were happy to see Hello Kitty in person. I admit that...

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The Sights, Sounds, and Scenes in Downtown Toronto

I started this draft last week, and only got to finish today..  So, the weekend is over. Almost. Unfortunately for us who support Canada expats, we do not follow Philippine holiday. Long weekend will rarely happen.Tomorrow, back to the office. I had already accepted the difficulties of this work, but I wish I could just work from home and not worry about traffic, pollution and evil intentions. I used to tell my parents that I never wanted to...

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