Bleed It Out

Half a century ago marketing consultant, James Vicary, pulled a hoax on the American people as a way to promote his advertising agency. He reported that he flashed the words “Drink Coca-Cola” and “Eat popcorn” on the screen for a millisecond during a movie in a theater, and caused large numbers of people to visit the concession stand.… Read More »

Marrying a married but separated boy friend

Q. Sumulat po ako dahil gusto ko malaman ang kasagutan sa matagal na gumugulo sa isipan ko. I think of asking legal advise sa mga lawyers but as of this moment I can’t afford to pay a lawyer’s fee. I’m a legal resident of Canada. I’ve been here since 2006. I’m single and never been married. I have… Read More »

Chasing Your Dreams

“Mike, wake up! You’re daydreaming again!” My best friend in childhood used to accuse me of daydreaming. I’d just laugh each time he would lead me back from my fantasy land to reality. Everyone daydreams. But while others are preoccupied with the miseries of current realities, some dream about what could become, about the magical tomorrow. By visualizing… Read More »

‘sa totoo lang’

At nagpakasenti na nga itong mga kapitbahay ko nang malaman na ako’y nakikisulat sa Dyaryo BALITA. Si Joy, bunso namin ay naglagalag din nang ilang panahon diyan mismo sa Toronto dalaga pa siya about 20 years ago yata. Naalala pa raw nya ang mga friends na sina Jude and Aida Villarosa ng Goodwill store ( my sister and… Read More »

Filipinos in these hard times

I was at Food Basics the other day and they had some fresh carrot muffins for $1.99 in a package of six. I bought a package and when I reached home, I brewed a cup of coffee and enjoyed one of the muffins with the hot beverage. My sister and I had the muffins for two breakfasts and… Read More »

Assault

Hello Madam, Good afternoon, this is great news that someone out there is willing to help with those in need though simple question and answer would be a big help. You’re the pride of every single kabayan. Di ako masyadong nakakabasa nang ating diyaryo dahil sa sobrang occupied sa trabaho at may baby pa, and one time napagawi… Read More »

Quality, not extra year

Education officials in the Philippines had another not-so-bright idea last week on how to improve the standard of education in the country. This time, the Commission on Higher Education, initially endorsed by the Presidential Task Force for Education, wanted a five-year schedule for several college courses, such as education, accounting, nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. In 2004,… Read More »

How to Communicate so Your Partner will Listen

When communication between couple fails, anything happens. Conflict, argument, break-up, and worse divorce happen in a short period. I have seen it in my practice. Miscommunication has often been an easy passport to emotional turmoil and chaotic existence. What are some ways to communicate so your partner will listen? Set understanding as the main goal When dealing with… Read More »