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During the intermission of High School Musical The Ice Tour on 12 July 2008, I went to Starbucks to buy their Signature Hot Chocolate. Knowing that its 50% chocolate content would probably attract my nephew and niece, I ordered the grande size.

True enough, when my niece learned that I had hot chocolate, she asked if she could sip some of the beverage. I gladly shared the chocolate drink after it had cooled down after some time. Then, I asked my nephew if he would like some too.

After one gulp, he turned to me and asked, “If you don’t like your chocolate, can I have it, please?”

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Breakfast at Pancake House Malayan Plaza After taking a 6.30am Yoga class in Fitness First Ortigas on 10 July 2008, I met with my sister for breakfast at Pancake House Malayan Plaza (near Podium), and found its staff on a “leisurely” mode, which my sister assured me is normal with this Pancake House franchise.

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Last 08 February 2008 2pm, I stared at the Php 150 the Metrobank P. Tuazon branch teller had slid towards me.

I had given her Php 5,000 for a Php 4,800 deposit so I was expecting Php 200. The teller explained that since the Metrobank account I was making a deposit to was a regional one, I was going to be charged Php 50.

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Represent the Philippines Winners of the Bb Pilipinas Beauty Pageant 2008 will represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss World beauty pageants.

Basic Requirements
-Single ladies
-17 to 25 years old
-Filipino Citizen
-Minimum 5’5” in height
-At least high school graduate
-With pleasing personality and of good moral character

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I have been warned about Western Union payments here in the Philippines, but, author Louis L’Amour has shaped my romantic notions of Western Union. Western Union stood for dependability and trustworthiness for American cowboys in the late 19th century, and I wanted to experience that legacy and continue a longstanding tradition.

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