Arriving in Bais, a place known for its ecotourism that focuses on whale and dolphin sightings, we were disappointed to learn that our timing was a bit off. It would have been better if we had arrived during a full moon, when the lunar activity would have made the seas swell to a deeper level, consequently attracting the whales to pass through the celebrated strait.
According to a study, drinking green tea, on the average, can make you lose 8 pounds a year. It may not seem much, but you have to remember that in order to lose just 1 pound of fat you need to burn 3,500 calories.
So the actual claim is drinking 1-2 cups of green tea daily can help you burn approximately 28,000 calories annually. And considering that an aerobic workout can burn from 350-750 calories/hour, depending on the activity, then, drinking this Asian beverage is going to be a great big help.
The first time I ever saw the Ped Xing signs prominently displayed in Manila’s streets, the first thing I thought was, ‘How stupid can you get? Why would you name several streets with the same name? Isn’t that going to be so confusing?’
A foray into Divisoria before the onset of the shopping Christmas throng introduced me to the spectacular wonder that is LRT 2. To say I was flabbergasted is still putting it mildly. It was a life changing moment, complete with an otherworldly feeling that transported me into another realm, making me doubt my surroundings and present reality.
Once I settled down, I decided that I must compare it to the other transit systems available. And my heretofore aversion for public transportation was set aside for an adventure last 04 November 2005—the day marking the official end of the Ramadan.
Watching NBC’s Today show, a segment with Katie Couric interviewing a nutritionist cum dietitian alerted me to the possible weight loss benefits of green tea, so I did a little research on what was the basis of this claim (they didn’t really have time to explain properly on the show).
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S.R. Thai Cuisine- The innocuous front hides gustatory delights in this Katipunan branch. |
A visiting Australian nun, planning to get to know Metro Manila and its inhabitants a little bit better, decided to take a leisurely walk. Strolling slowly on the sidewalk, she gazed idly at the vehicles passing by, when she was halted in her tracks by the sight of a dog driving a car!
Shoemart mall crowds were treated to the unique sight of costumed dogs as they participated in the dress up contest sponsored by Pedigree on 29 October 2005. Directing three of the hosts, namely, Louise Fernandez for SM North EDSA, JC Gotinga for SM Southmall and Neomi Tabanao for SM Fairview, I also gave them a list of dog trivia to regale the audience with and to fill in that dreaded dead air.