My Timex Easy Reader

Easy Reader

As popular as ever, the Timex Easy Reader continues to be one of the most recognizable watches around. Simplistic design allows this watch to be worn for any occasion.

Well, quite a gift for myself this Christmas.
I love this watch!

• Manufactured by: Timex
• INDIGLO® night-light
• Easy-to-Read Dial
• Genuine Leather Strap
• Mineral Glass Crystal
• Polished Finish
• Water Resistant 30 M
• Case Width: 43MM
• Case Height: 8MM
• Lug Width: 20MM
• Case Shape: Round
• Silver-Tone Polished Brass Case
• Dial Color: Natural,Crystal/Lens Material: Acrylic
• Brown Leather Strap
• Buckle/Clasp Type: Buckle
  

SmartTalkPlus - Smart Buddy Unli Call and Text

Hi guys, have you heard the latest promo from Smart? It's the SmartTalkPlus, it offers unlimited call and unlimited text also to smart and talk 'n text subscribers.

19 hours of unlimited calls and texts
from 10pm to 5pm the next day.

• No new SIM and number needed
• Biggest network
• Nationwidest coverage

• Promo is open to Smart Buddy subscribers nationwide.
• Unlimited calls and texts can only be used from 10PM to 5PM. Calls and texts made between 5:01PM to 9:59PM while enrolled in SMARTalk will be charged with the following rates: 2.50/minute and P0.20/text.
• Subscriber must have the minimum balance (P100) in order to register to SMARTalk Plus.
• Unlimited calls and texts only apply to local Smart-Smart/Smart-TNT transactions.
• P2.50/minute and P0.20/text rates only apply to local Smart-Smart/Smart-TNT transactions.
• Any roaming, international and transactions made to other networks will be charged with regular rates.

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen Download

Hi everyone, do you want to watch Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen? Well, me too, honestly I haven't watched it yet, but I will very soon.

The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots with reinforcements of their own, may have more to deal with then meets the eye.

So much of this, you can check this link for downloads:
http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=Transformers%3A+Revenge+of+the+Fallen
or watch online streaming:
http://www.novamov.com/video/wprq5hflb1u15

Enjoy everyone, Thanks!

SmarTalk - Smart and Talk n' Text Unlimited Call

Have you heard the news? Smart and Talk n' Text are having this promo, the Smart Talk Unlimited, which can be availed for five days or thirty days, it costs 100 pesos and 500 pesos respectively. The 500 -peso denomination makes it cheaper at around 17 pesos a day compared to the 20 peso a day rate for the 100-peso denomination. To avail of either one, you just need to text TALK100 or TALK500 to 6400.

In making the call just dial *6400 + the 11 digit cell phone number.
(ex. *640009191234567)

The promo is only for Smart subscribers ONLY.
Promo ends on September 30, 2009.

How to increase traffic to your website?

A-Z Tips to Increase Site Visitors

We said A-Z and we meant it. Here are 26 sure-fire ways to increase web traffic and site visitors to your website. Use some or all of them, and let us know which ones worked best for you.

1. Optimize your site (SEO).
   Win on the search engines when people search for keyword phrases related to your products or services.
   
   
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   Submit your site to all the major web directories. This will generate traffic directly from the directories themselves and will also help to improve your link popularity. That helps you win on Google!
   
   
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   Submit your site to all the major search engines.
   
   
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   Get people with complimentary sites to link to yours. You offer rental kayaks on the beach. Ask the local restaurant owners to link to you, and offer to link to them. Ask the local tour guides, the real estate agents, the night clubs, and everyone else. Links lead to clicks onto your website and help to improve your search engine rankings.
   
   
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   Buy text links on other websites. That means more spiders stopping by, more people clicking through, and better search engine rankings.
   
   
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   Buy banner ads on other websites. It helps to build brand recognition.
   
   
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   It won't cost you anything, and will lead to a few extra visitors. Plus, you're spreading your brand all over the place.
   
   
8. Participate in a WebRing.
   Connect your site with other sites in your niche.
   
   
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   Pay for clicks or inclusion on the search engines so that people will see your site in the sponsored links section of the search results when they search for keyword phrases related to your products or services.
   
   
10. Set up an affiliate marketing program.
    With affiliate marketing, you can either pay per click, pay per lead generated, pay per sale, or pay per customer acquired.
    
    
11. Use smart public relations (PR).
    Get news coverage of your business and your site. Approach online and traditional media. This will often lead to others placing links pointing to your website, which leads to more clicks and also to improved search engine rankings.
    
    
12. Use E-mail marketing.
    Ugly, but effective for the cost. Blast out your special offers, but be nice about it.
    
    
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    Promote your site. Put your url on all your license plates. Paint it on your car. Buy newspaper and yellow pages ads with your url. Put up flyers and stickers. Sponsor a little league team. Do anything and everything to spread the word about your website around your city.
    
    
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15. Get published.
    Write articles for publication on other websites. The author profile will link to your site. The article will show that you're an expert.
    
    
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    Write articles for your own site regularly. This will help you to win on the search engines and gives your visitors a reason to come back over and over.
    
    
17. Ask for reviews.
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18. Write briefs.
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20. Post in chat rooms.
    Become active in bulletin boards and chat rooms focusing on your industry. Leave inciteful comments, and people will click on your profile, then visit your site.
    
    
21. Give away free stuff.
    Offer something people want at your site. Give them a reason to come back and get more. Offer free downloads and update them regularly. Offer coupons or discounts. Content content content.
    
    
22. Give awards for excellent sites in your niche.
    This builds more links back to your site and establishes you as a credible reviewer, an expert in your space.
    
    
23. Run a contest and promote it.
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24. Join your local business organizations.
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25. Create an RSS feed.
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26. Be accessible.
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We really couldn't stop at Z. This last suggestion is our most important one:

Be a good Internet citizen.
Provide useful resources on your website, resources that make people feel thankful that you put in the time and effort. Help every person who ever calls you on the telephone or emails you a question. When they ask "How can I ever thank you?" just say, "If you like my site and think it's useful, why not link to it?"

Original post: www.seologic.com/web-traffic/increase/visitors

myBohol.com - Your Portal to Bohol Philippines

Hello again everyone! A lot of new websites now are coming out that let people connect with each other. One example of this is Friendster, another one is Facebook. There are also websites that let us share our videos just like Youtube.

These are very important for us now, right? It's because these are the ones that connect us to our love ones, and to the world. I also know another local website, a Boholano online community website, combined with friendster/facebook style and youtube, plus chat feature and forum. The website is called myBohol.com and everyone is invited to visit and join our local community website. Let us support local guys and that's for now, thanks!

The Philippines

Background:

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. The 20-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list, but in 2006 and 2007 scored some major successes in capturing or killing key wanted terrorists. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and on-again/off-again peace talks with another.

Geography

Philippines

Location:	Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam
Geographic coordinates:	13 00 N, 122 00 E
Map references:	Southeast Asia
Area:	total: 300,000 sq km land: 298,170 sq km water: 1,830 sq km
Area - comparative:	slightly larger than Arizona
Land boundaries:	0 km
Coastline:	36,289 km
Maritime claims:	territorial sea: irregular polygon extending up to 100 nm from coastline as defined by 1898 treaty; since late 1970s has also claimed polygonal-shaped area in South China Sea up to 285 nm in breadth exclusive economic zone: 200 nm continental shelf: to depth of exploitation
Climate:	tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Terrain:	mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
Elevation extremes:	lowest point: Philippine Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Apo 2,954 m
Natural resources:	timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper
Land use:	arable land: 19% permanent crops: 16.67% other: 64.33% (2005)
Irrigated land:	15,500 sq km (2003)
Total renewable water resources:	479 cu km (1999)
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):	total: 28.52 cu km/yr (17%/9%/74%) per capita: 343 cu m/yr (2000)
Natural hazards:	astride typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic storms per year; landslides; active volcanoes; destructive earthquakes; tsunamis
Environment - current issues:	uncontrolled deforestation especially in watershed areas; soil erosion; air and water pollution in major urban centers; coral reef degradation; increasing pollution of coastal mangrove swamps that are important fish breeding grounds
Environment - international agreements:	party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants
Geography - note:	the Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,107 islands; favorably located in relation to many of Southeast Asia's main water bodies: the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Luzon Strait

People

Philippines

Population:	96,061,680 (July 2008 est.)
Age structure:	0-14 years: 35.5% (male 17,392,780/female 16,708,255) 15-64 years: 60.4% (male 28,986,232/female 29,076,329) 65 years and over: 4.1% (male 1,682,485/female 2,215,602) (2008 est.)
Median age:	total: 22.3 years male: 21.8 years female: 22.8 years (2008 est.)
Population growth rate:	1.991% (2008 est.)
Birth rate:	26.42 births/1,000 population (2008 est.)
Death rate:	5.15 deaths/1,000 population (2008 est.)
Net migration rate:	-1.36 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2008 est.)
Sex ratio:	at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.76 male(s)/female total population: 1 male(s)/female (2008 est.)
Infant mortality rate:	total: 21.2 deaths/1,000 live births male: 23.86 deaths/1,000 live births female: 18.42 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:	total population: 70.8 years male: 67.89 years female: 73.85 years (2008 est.)
Total fertility rate:	3.32 children born/woman (2008 est.)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:	less than 0.1% (2003 est.)
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:	9,000 (2003 est.)
HIV/AIDS - deaths:	fewer than 500 (2003 est.)
Major infectious diseases:	degree of risk: high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: dengue fever and malaria (2008)
Nationality:	noun: Filipino(s) adjective: Philippine
Ethnic groups:	Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3% (2000 census)
Religions:	Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
Languages:	Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
Literacy:	definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 92.6% male: 92.5% female: 92.7% (2000 census)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):	total: 12 years male: 11 years female: 12 years (2006)
Education expenditures:	2.5% of GDP (2005)

Government

Philippines

Country name:	conventional long form: Republic of the Philippines conventional short form: Philippines local long form: Republika ng Pilipinas local short form: Pilipinas
Government type:	republic
Capital:	name: Manila geographic coordinates: 14 35 N, 121 00 E time difference: UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Administrative divisions:	80 provinces and 120 chartered cities provinces: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Biliran, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu, Compostela, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela, Kalinga, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, La Union, Leyte, Maguindanao, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain Province, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, North Cotabato, Northern Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar, Sarangani, Siquijor, Sorsogon, South Cotabato, Southern Leyte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Tawi-Tawi, Zambales, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay chartered cities: Alaminos, Angeles, Antipolo, Bacolod, Bago, Baguio, Bais, Balanga, Batac, Batangas, Bayawan, Bislig, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Cabanatuan, Cadiz, Cagayan de Oro, Calamba, Calapan, Calbayog, Candon, Canlaon, Cauayan, Cavite, Cebu, Cotabato, Dagupan, Danao, Dapitan, Davao, Digos, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Escalante, Gapan, General Santos, Gingoog, Himamaylan, Iligan, Iloilo, Isabela, Iriga, Kabankalan, Kalookan, Kidapawan, Koronadal, La Carlota, Laoag, Lapu-Lapu, Las Pinas, Legazpi, Ligao, Lipa, Lucena, Maasin, Makati, Malabon, Malaybalay, Malolos, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Marawi, Marikina, Masbate, Mati, Meycauayan, Muntinlupa, Munoz, Naga, Navotas, Olongapo, Ormoc, Oroquieta, Ozamis, Pagadian, Palayan, Panabo, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Passi, Puerto Princesa, Quezon, Roxas, Sagay, Samal, San Carlos (in Negros Occidental), San Carlos (in Pangasinan), San Fernando (in La Union), San Fernando (in Pampanga), San Jose, San Jose del Monte, San Juan, San Pablo, Santa Rosa, Santiago, Silay, Sipalay, Sorsogon, Surigao, Tabaco, Tacloban, Tacurong, Tagaytay, Tagbilaran, Taguig, Tagum, Talisay (in Cebu), Talisay (in Negros Occidental), Tanauan, Tangub, Tanjay, Tarlac, Toledo, Tuguegarao, Trece Martires, Urdaneta, Valencia, Valenzuela, Victorias, Vigan, Zamboanga (2009)
Independence:	12 June 1898 (independence proclaimed from Spain); 4 July 1946 (from the US)
National holiday:	Independence Day, 12 June (1898); note - 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from US
Constitution:	2 February 1987, effective 11 February 1987
Legal system:	based on Spanish and Anglo-American law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations
Suffrage:	18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:	chief of state: President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO (since 20 January 2001); note - president is both chief of state and head of government head of government: President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO (since 20 January 2001) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with consent of Commission of Appointments elections: president and vice president (Manuel "Noli" DE CASTRO) elected on separate tickets by popular vote for a single six-year term; election last held on 10 May 2004 (next to be held in May 2010) election results: Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO elected president; percent of vote - Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO 40%, Fernando POE 37%, three others 23%
Legislative branch:	bicameral Congress or Kongreso consists of the Senate or Senado (24 seats - one-half elected every three years; members elected at large by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (as a result of May 2007 election it has 239 seats including 218 members representing districts and 21 sectoral party-list members representing special minorities elected on the basis of 1 seat for every 2% of the total vote but limited to 3 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms; note - the Constitution prohibits the House of Representatives from having more than 250 members) elections: Senate - last held on 14 May 2007 (next to be held in May 2010); House of Representatives - elections last held on 14 May 2007 (next to be held in May 2010) election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Lakas 4, LP 4, Nacionalista 3, NPC 2, Kampi 1, independents 1, others 8; note - there are 23 rather than 24 sitting senators because one senator was elected mayor of Manila; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Lakas 90, Kampi 52, NPC 27, LP 19, Party-list 22, independents 3, others 25
Judicial branch:	Supreme Court (15 justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age); Court of Appeals; Sandigan-bayan (special court for hearing corruption cases of government officials)
Political parties and leaders:	Genuine Opposition or GO (coalition of oppositon parties formed to contest the 2007 elections); Kabalikat Ng Malayang Pilipino or Kampi [Ronaldo PUNO]; Laban Ng Demokratikong Pilipino (Struggle of Filipino Democrats) or LDP [Edgardo ANGARA]; Lakas Ng Edsa (National Union of Christian Democrats) or Lakas [Jose DE VENECIA]; Liberal Party or LP [Manuel ROXAS]; Nacionalista [Manuel VILLAR]; National People's Coalition or NPC [Frisco SAN JUAN]; PDP-Laban [Aquilino PIMENTEL]; People's Reform Party [Miriam Defensor SANTIAGO]; PROMDI [Emilio OSMENA]; Pwersa Ng Masang Pilipino (Party of the Philippine Masses) or PMP [Joseph ESTRADA]; Reporma [Renato DE VILLA]
Political pressure groups and leaders:	AKBAYAN [Etta ROSALES, Mario AGUJA, and Risa HONTIVEROS-BARAQUIEL]; ALAGAD [Rodante MARROLITA]; ALIF [Acmad TOMAWIS]; An Waray [Horencio NOEL]; Anak Mindanao [Mujiv HATAMIN]; ANAKPAWIS [Crispin BELTRAN and Rafael MARIANO]; Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC) [Sunny Rose MADAMBA, Ernesto PABLO, and Edgar VALDEZ]; AVE [Eulogio MAGSAYSAY]; Bayan Muna [Satur OCAMPO, Joel VIRADOR, and Teodoro CASINO, Jr.]; BUHAY [Rene VELARDE and Hans Christian SENERES]; BUTIL [Benjamin CRUZ]; CIBAC [Emmanuel Joel VILLANUEVA]; COOP-NATCO [Guillermo CUA]; GABRIELA [Liza MAZA]; Partido Ng Manggagawa [Renato MAGTUBO]; Veterans Federation of the Philippines [Ernesto GIDAYA]
International organization participation:	ADB, APEC, APT, ARF, ASEAN, BIS, CP, EAS, FAO, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM, OAS (observer), OPCW, PIF (partner), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNMIT, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Diplomatic representation in the US:	chief of mission: Ambassador Willy C. GAA chancery: 1600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 telephone: [1] (202) 467-9300 FAX: [1] (202) 467-9417 consulate(s) general: Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands), San Francisco, Tamuning (Guam)
Diplomatic representation from the US:	chief of mission: Ambassador Kristie A. KENNEY embassy: 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita 1000, Manila mailing address: PSC 500, FPO AP 96515-1000 telephone: [63] (2) 301-2000 FAX: [63] (2) 301-2399
Flag description:	two equal horizontal bands of blue (top; representing peace and justice) and red (representing courage); a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side represents equality; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays, each representing one of the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star representing the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897; in wartime the flag is flown upside down with the red band at the top

Economy

Philippines

Economy - overview:	The Philippine economy grew at its fastest pace in three decades in 2007 with real GDP growth exceeding 7%, but growth slowed to 4.5% in 2008 as a result of the world financial crisis. High government spending has contributed to the growth, but a resilient service sector and large remittances from the millions of Filipinos who work abroad have played an increasingly important role. Economic growth has averaged 5% since President MACAPAGAL-ARROYO took office in 2001. Nevertheless, the Philippines will need still higher, sustained growth to make progress in alleviating poverty, given its high population growth and unequal distribution of income. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO averted a fiscal crisis by pushing for new revenue measures and, until recently, tightening expenditures. Declining fiscal deficits, tapering debt and debt service ratios, as well as recent efforts to increase spending on infrastructure and social services have heightened optimism over Philippine economic prospects. Although the general macroeconomic outlook has improved significantly, the Philippines continues to face important challenges and must maintain the reform momentum in order to catch up with regional competitors, improve employment opportunities, and alleviate poverty. Longer-term fiscal stability will require more sustainable revenue sources, rather than non-recurring revenues from privatization.
GDP (purchasing power parity):	$327.2 billion (2008 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):	$172.3 billion (2008 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:	4.5% (2008 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):	$3,400 (2008 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:	agriculture: 13.8% industry: 31.9% services: 54.3% (2008 est.)
Labor force:	36.82 million (2008 est.)
Labor force - by occupation:	agriculture: 35% industry: 15% services: 50% (2007 est.)
Unemployment rate:	7.4% (2008 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share:	lowest 10%: 2.4% highest 10%: 31.2% (2006)
Distribution of family income - Gini index:	45.8 (2006)
Investment (gross fixed):	16.2% of GDP (2008 est.)
Budget:	revenues: $26.75 billion expenditures: $28.2 billion (2008 est.)
Public debt:	56.1% of GDP (2008 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices):	9.6% (2008 est.)
Central bank discount rate:	4.28% (31 December 2007)
Commercial bank prime lending rate:	8.69% (31 December 2007)
Stock of money:	$21.27 billion (31 December 2007)
Stock of quasi money:	$65.85 billion (31 December 2007)
Stock of domestic credit:	$65.66 billion (31 December 2007)
Market value of publicly traded shares:	$103.2 billion (31 December 2007)
Agriculture - products:	sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish
Industries:	electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing
Electricity - production:	56.51 billion kWh (2007 est.)
Electricity - consumption:	47.04 billion kWh (2006 est.)
Electricity - exports:	0 kWh (2007 est.)
Electricity - imports:	0 kWh (2007 est.)
Oil - production:	23,930 bbl/day (2007 est.)
Oil - consumption:	340,100 bbl/day (2006 est.)
Oil - exports:	41,160 bbl/day (2005)
Oil - imports:	355,800 bbl/day (2005)
Oil - proved reserves:	138.5 million bbl (1 January 2008 est.)
Natural gas - production:	2.2 billion cu m (2006 est.)
Natural gas - consumption:	2.2 billion cu m (2006 est.)
Natural gas - exports:	0 cu m (2007 est.)
Natural gas - imports:	0 cu m (2007 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves:	98.54 billion cu m (1 January 2008 est.)
Current account balance:	$2.687 billion (2008 est.)
Exports:	$50.99 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.)
Exports - commodities:	semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Exports - partners:	US 17%, Japan 14.5%, Hong Kong 11.5%, China 11.4%, Netherlands 8.2%, Singapore 6.2%, Malaysia 5%, Germany 4.3% (2007)
Imports:	$63.42 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.)
Imports - commodities:	electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic
Imports - partners:	US 14.1%, Japan 12.3%, Singapore 11.2%, Taiwan 7.3%, China 7.2%, Saudi Arabia 6.4%, South Korea 5.9%, Malaysia 4.1%, Thailand 4.1% (2007)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:	$36.15 billion (31 December 2008 est.)
Debt - external:	$65.23 billion (31 December 2008 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home:	$20.78 billion (2008 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad:	$5.564 billion (2008 est.)
Exchange rates:	Philippine pesos (PHP) per US dollar - 44.439 (2008 est.), 46.148 (2007), 51.246 (2006), 55.086 (2005), 56.04 (2004)

Communications

Philippines

Telephones - main lines in use:	3.633 million (2006)
Telephones - mobile cellular:	51.795 million (2007)
Telephone system:	general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations; cellular communications now dominate the industry; combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone density about 60 telephones per 100 persons international: country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2007)
Radio broadcast stations:	AM 381, FM 628, shortwave 4 (each shortwave station operates on multiple frequencies in the language of the target audience) (2007)
Television broadcast stations:	250 (plus 1,501 CATV networks) (2007)
Internet country code:	.ph
Internet hosts:	283,579 (2008)
Internet users:	5.3 million (2007)

Transportation

Philippines

Airports:	255 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways:	total: 84 over 3,047 m: 4 2,438 to 3,047 m: 8 1,524 to 2,437 m: 26 914 to 1,523 m: 36 under 914 m: 10 (2007)
Airports - with unpaved runways:	total: 171 1,524 to 2,437 m: 4 914 to 1,523 m: 68 under 914 m: 99 (2007)
Heliports:	2 (2007)
Pipelines:	gas 565 km; oil 135 km; refined products 105 km (2007)
Railways:	total: 897 km narrow gauge: 897 km 1.067-m gauge (492 km are in operation) (2006)
Roadways:	total: 200,037 km paved: 19,804 km unpaved: 180,233 km (2003)
Waterways:	3,219 km (limited to vessels with draft less than 1.5 m) (2008)
Merchant marine:	total: 391 by type: bulk carrier 75, cargo 125, carrier 16, chemical tanker 17, container 6, liquefied gas 5, passenger 6, passenger/cargo 68, petroleum tanker 36, refrigerated cargo 15, roll on/roll off 11, vehicle carrier 11 foreign-owned: 161 (Bermuda 34, China 4, Greece 4, Hong Kong 1, Japan 81, Malaysia 1, Netherlands 23, Norway 10, Singapore 1, Taiwan 1, UAE 1) registered in other countries: 11 (Comoros 1, Cyprus 1, Hong Kong 1, Indonesia 1, Panama 7) (2008)
Ports and terminals:	Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Liman, Manila, Nasipit Harbor
Transportation - note:	the International Maritime Bureau reports the territorial and offshore waters in the South China Sea as high risk for piracy and armed robbery against ships; numerous commercial vessels have been attacked and hijacked both at anchor and while underway; hijacked vessels are often disguised and cargo diverted to ports in East Asia; crews have been murdered or cast adrift

Military

Philippines

Military branches:	Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force (2008)
Military service age and obligation:	18-25 years of age (officers 21-29) for compulsory and voluntary military service; applicants must be single male or female Philippine citizens (2007)
Manpower available for military service:	males age 16-49: 23,547,252 females age 16-49: 23,177,487 (2008 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:	males age 16-49: 18,232,050 females age 16-49: 19,827,538 (2008 est.)
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:	male: 1,012,779 female: 977,030 (2008 est.)
Military expenditures:	0.9% of GDP (2005 est.)

Transnational Issues

Philippines

Disputes - international:	Philippines claims sovereignty over certain of the Spratly Islands, known locally as the Kalayaan (Freedom) Islands, also claimed by China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the 2002 "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea," has eased tensions in the Spratly Islands but falls short of a legally binding "code of conduct" desired by several of the disputants; in March 2005, the national oil companies of China, the Philippines, and Vietnam signed a joint accord to conduct marine seismic activities in the Spratly Islands; Philippines retains a dormant claim to Malaysia's Sabah State in northern Borneo based on the Sultanate of Sulu's granting the Philippines Government power of attorney to pursue a sovereignty claim on his behalf; maritime delimitation negotiations continue with Palau
Refugees and internally displaced persons:	IDPs: 300,000 (fighting between government troops and MILF and Abu Sayyaf groups) (2007)
Illicit drugs:	domestic methamphetamine production has been a growing problem in recent years despite government crackdowns; major consumer of amphetamines; longstanding marijuana producer mainly in rural areas where Manila's control is limited

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DragonBall - Evolution (the movie) - Official Trailer

Hey, Son Goku fanatics, this is the time we've been waiting for, the Super Saiyan cartoon character has now come to life with this movie DragonBall - Evolution.

A monkey-tailed boy named Goku is found by an old martial arts expert who raises him as his grandson. One day Goku meets a girl named Bulma and together they go on a quest to retrieve the seven Dragon Balls, mythical objects that can summon a dragon who will grant any wish. Along the way, they meet and befriend a plethora of martial artists. They also undergo rigorous training regimes and educational programs in order to fight in the World Martial Arts Tournament, a tournament in which the most powerful fighters in the world compete.

Some of the main cast of this are Son Goku, Yamcha, Chi-chi, Piccolo, Bulma, and Grandpa Gohan.

The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Official Trailer

X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Official Trailer: Here comes my idol Logan, aka Wolverine, as he bring us back to his past, before the X-Men team were born.

Scientific experiments were done to him ( which he cant remember ) where a metal ( adamantium ) was fused into his skeleton, and because of his remarkable self healing powers he was able to survive it.

Born James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, retracting bone claws, and a healing factor that allows him to quickly recover from virtually any wound, disease or toxin, enabling him to live beyond a normal human lifespan. This healing ability enabled the supersoldier program Weapon X to bond the near indestructible metal alloy adamantium to his skeleton and claws.

CSS Reference

(based on MSDN and WC3 CSS reference)

- Font Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
font-family	[font name or type]	font-family: Verdana, Arial;	Y
font-style	normal | italic	font-style:italic;	Y
font-variant	normal | small-caps	font-variant:small-caps;	Y
font-weight	normal | bold	font-weight:bold;	Y
font-size	[ xx-large | x-large | large | medium | small | x-small | xx-small ] | [ larger | smaller ] | percentage | length	font-size:12pt;	Y
font	[ font-style || font-variant || font-weight ] ? font-size [ / line-height ] ? font-family	font: bold 12pt Arial;	Y

- Color and Background Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
color	color	color: red	Y
background-color	color | transparent	background-color: yellow	N*
background-image	url | none	background-image: url(house.jpg)	N*
background-repeat	repeat | repeat-x | repeat-y | no-repeat	background-repeat: no-repeat	N*
background-attachment	scroll | fixed	background-attachment: fixed	N*
background-position	[ position | length ] | {1,2} | [ top | center | bottom ] || [ left | center | right ]	background-position: top center	N*
background	transparent | color || urlposition || repeat || scroll ||	background: silver url(house.jpg) repeat-y	N*

* Starting in CSS2, the properties indicated above are inherited.

- Text Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
letter-spacing	normal | length	letter-spacing:5pt	Y
text-decoration	none | underline | overline | line-through	text-decoration:underline	N
vertical-align	sub | super |	vertical-align:sub	N
text-transform	capitalize | uppercase | lowercase | none	text-transform:lowercase	N
text-align	left | right | center | justify	text-align:center	N
text-indent	length | percentage	text-indent:25px	N
line-height	normal | number | length | percentage	line-height:15pt	N

- Box Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
margin-top	length | percentage | auto	margin-top:5px	N
margin-right	length | percentage | auto	margin-right:5px	N
margin-bottom	length | percentage | auto	margin-bottom:1em	N
margin-left	length | percentage | auto	margin-left:5pt	N
margin	length | percentage | auto {1,4}	margin: 10px 5px 10px 5px	N
padding-top	length | percentage	padding-top:10%	N
padding-right	length | percentage	padding-right:15px	N
padding-bottom	length | percentage	padding-bottom:1.2em	N
padding-left	length | percentage	padding-left:10pt; }	N
padding	length | percentage {1,4}	padding: 10px 10px 10px 15px	N
border-top-width	thin | medium | thick | length	border-top-width:thin	N
border-right-width	thin | medium | thick | length	border-right-width:medium	N
border-bottom-width	thin | medium | thick | length	border-bottom-width:thick	N
border-left-width	thin | medium | thick | length	border-left-width:15px	N
border-width	thin | medium | thick | length {1,4}	border-width: 3px 5px 3px 5px	N
border-top-color	color	border-top-color:navajowhite	N
border-right-color	color	border-right-color:whitesmoke	N
border-bottom-color	color	border-bottom-color:black	N
border-left-color	color	border-left-color:#C0C0C0	N
border-color	color {1,4}	border-color: green red white blue; }	N
border-top-style	none | solid | double | groove | ridge | inset | outset	border-top-style:solid	N
border-right-style	none | solid | double | groove | ridge | inset | outset	border-right-style:double	N
border-bottom-style	none | solid | double | groove | ridge | inset | outset	border-bottom-style:groove	N
border-left-style	none | solid | double | groove | ridge | inset | outset	border-left-style:none	N
border-style	none | solid | double | groove | ridge | inset | outset	border-style:ridge; }	N
border-top	border-width | border-style | border-color	border-top: medium outset red	N
border-right	border-width | border-style | border-color	border-right: thick inset maroon	N
border-bottom	border-width | border-style | border-color	border-bottom: 10px ridge gray	N
border-left	border-width | border-style | border-color	border-left: 1px groove red	N
border	border-width | border-style | border-color	border: thin solid blue	N
float	none | left | right	float:none	N
clear	none | left | right | both	clear:left	N

- Classification Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
display	none | block | inline | list-item	display:none	N
list-style-type	disk | circle | square | decimal | lower-roman | upper-roman | lower-alpha | upper-alpha | none	list-style-type:upper-alpha	Y
list-style-image	url | none	list-style-image:url(icFile.gif)	Y
list-style-position	inside | outside	list-style-position:inside	Y
list-style	keyword || position || url	list-style: square outside url(icFolder.gif)	Y

- Positioning Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Applies to	Inherited?
clip	shape | auto	clip:rect(0px 200px 200px 0px)	all elements	N
height	length | auto	height:200px	DIV, SPAN and replaced elements	N
left	length | percentage | auto	left:0px	absolutely and relatively positioned elements	N
overflow	visible | hidden | scroll | auto	overflow:scroll	all elements	N
position	absolute| relative | static	position:absolute	all elements	N
top	length | percentage | auto	top:0px	absolutely and relatively positioned elements	N
visibility	visible | hidden | inherit	visibility:visible	all elements	N
width	length | percentage | auto	width:80%	DIV, SPAN and replaced elements	N
z-index	auto | integer	z-index:-1	absolutely and relatively positioned elements	N

- Printing Properties

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
page-break-before	auto | always || left | right	page-break-before:always	N
page-break-after	auto | always || left | right	page-break-before:auto	N

- Pseudo Classes

Property	Valid Values	Example	Inherited?
cursor	auto | crosshair | default | hand | move | e-resize | ne-resize | nw-resize | n-resize | se-resize | sw-resize | s-resize | w-resize | text | wait | help	{ cursor:hand; }	Y
active, hover, link, visited	n/a	a:hover { color:red; }	Y
first-letter, first-line	any font manipulating declaration	p:first-letter{ float:left;color:blue } .	N