Air Travel - Advantages and Disadvantages

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Humanity never lost its ability to dream and always wanted to achieve that which was impossible at first. Flight is one such thing. Countless myths and legends are based around the idea of flying - like that of Daedelus and Icarus. History of flight is extensive and filled with incredible mishaps and breakthroughs. 

From initial efforts in ancient China to Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine and to the legacy of Wright brothers - who are known for the first recorded flight in 1903. All of these developments are significant in illustrating the strong desire humankind had, the urge to stop being bound to the ground and explore unseen heights.

Ever since humanity learned to fly air transport improved by leaps and bounds, in massive increments.

Aerial vehicles have particular uses now — military and transportation.

Many varieties if air transport were developed over the years — helicopters, planes that range from small ones like Cessnas to huge airliners like the Airbus and to military marvels like the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (it holds the record as the fastest aircraft for about 40 years at this point).

The less conventional ones – hang gliders, hot air balloons, zeppelins, blimps, and parachutes - can also be used as a means of transportation, but for the sake of this article their characteristics will not be included in the advantage/disadvantage rundown.

When it comes to traveling, every kind of transport comes with its set of pros and cons. 

What are the advantages of air transport?

Speed, Mobility, and Punctuality

Airliners are not balloons or blimps. The have a streamlined design, and powerful jet engines allow them to reach tremendous speeds. Cruise liners travel at around 80% of Mach 1 (M1 is the speed of sound – 1,236 km/h; 768 mph).

No land vehicle can come close to air transport regarding sheer speed and consistency.

Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains and railways can get very fast, but they're still not there yet and won't be for quite some time.

Speed is a factor not only due to jet engines, but there are also no roads or limiting factors in terms of mobility. The route is a direct line from point A to point B. There is no delay in procuring clearance, and there is no concept of traffic. No railways, no roads, no additional construction of any kind is required, apart from the airstrips.

On the other side of mobility spectrum, there are helicopters. They only need a small landing pad to take off as do some VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) vehicles like Harrier jets.

Planes and helicopters are used in agricultural applications (spreading pesticides or other pest deterrents to save a harvest of crops) and to combat raging forest fires.

Air transport is a prompt and convenient way to travel and transport goods.

The Future of Education is Online

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We live at a wondrous time. As technology spreads, connectivity does so in accordance as well. Stable Wi-Fi hotspots, broadband and fiber-optic connections have made it much easier to browse the world wide web at own leisure and learn a thing a two in the process.

The Internet is the biggest source of information, readily available to everyone. A recent surge in the popularity of online courses paints an intriguing picture for the future of education as a whole. There are countless benefits to online courses, although there are significant difficulties the idea still needs to overcome. Many challenges remain before distance learning can enter a period of maturity. The move away from personal tuition will be lengthy, but exciting.

What is an online course and how does it differ from a traditional one?

An online course delivers most of its educational content via the web, unsurprisingly. The proportion doesn't entirely have to be a flat 100%; three-quarters is usually enough to quantify a course as an online one.

There are three other types of courses — traditional (no online delivery), web optimized/enhanced (roughly a quarter of content is delivered via the internet) and a hybrid (mixed approach, falls between web-optimized and fully online regarding the proportion of its delivery). Percentages may vary, but the main idea still stands, the bulk of an online course is delivered directly to the student without any delay or overhead with the help of the internet.

An online course is a very directed learning experience, designed to be accessed at any time, any place.

Bodyshots 2016 Grand Winners

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Nature and I, we co-exist. Bodyshots 2016. Environment matters.

This year's crop of soon-to-be supermodels competed for the top prize in Bodyshots 2016 held on November 30, 2016 at the Expo Hall of Fisher Mall in Quezon City. Driven, beautiful, confident young men and women competed for the top new male and female model prize.

Bodyshots 2016 is an event of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) and produced by Creative Saints in Manila, Philippines.

The finals night was a surge of beautiful new faces and bodies to die for.

"BODYSHOTS 2016 GRAND WINNERS

Renz Maun and Clarice Patrimonio were named grand winners of Bodyshots 2016 Search during the finals held at the Expo Hall of Fisher Mall in Quezon City.

Renz is 22 years old, stands 6'2 in height and hails from San Jose, Nueva Ecija while Clarice who represented Cainta, Rizal is 22 years old and stands 5'9.

The 3-hour long show saw the 34 candidates compete in different categories to test their runway skills and ability to project in front of the camera and the audience.

Hosted by Gwendoline Ruais and Producer Carlo Maceda, the event is a revival after a few year of hiatus. Presented by Glitter.ph & Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP), it produced celebrities such as Eric Quizon, Lauren Dyogi, John Estrada, Zanjoe Marudo, Ricardo Cepeda, Francine Prieto, Wilma Doesn't, Lauren Novero, Reggie Curly, Edwin Uy among others." - Missosology/Ferdinand G. Abejon

Bodycon 2016: Gold's Gym Philippines Awards Its Newest Fitness Ambassadors

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The body is the product of the mind. We can train our mind to get the outcome that we want aesthetically. The mind controls everything. Our mindset dictates our future and our life.

All those squats, sumo deadlifts, ab crunches, leg raises, side and walking lunges, bicep and hammer curls, power pulls etc.. finally paid off as the winners of a fitness competition were finally announced.

A big tanned hug of congratulations to the winners of the recently concluded BODYCON 2016 Finals Nights of GOLD'S GYM Philippines held on November 30, 2016 at the Novotel Hotel Araneta Center, Cubao Quezon City.

Hosts of the night were Angelee Delos Reyes and Bobby Yan. providing entertainment was Mateo Guidicelli and the UP Pep Squad.

Plenty of good vibes to all the candidates who have been on the same frequency all throughout their challenges as they journey on the road to the finals of Bodycon 2016. We hope they retain the aim towards inspiring their followers to be fitter and healthier. It's not just about being better than you were before but it's also about helping others unleash the beast within them.

Be thankful everyday that the Universe is conspiring in our favor.

The Bodycon 2016 Winners are:

Mr & Ms Golds Gym Philippines : Joaquin Valdez and Hillary Isaac
Mr & Ms Fitspiration : Culver Padilla and Dang Go
Mr & Ms Golds Gym Staff : Andrew Canlas and Dyan Manaloto

#BodyCon2016

Miss Campus Role Model 2016 Winners

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Congratulations to all the winners at the recently concluded Miss Campus Role Model Philippines
whose Coronation Night was held on November 29, 2016 at the Triatino Theatre in Greenhills


The winners are:

Miss Campus Role Model Philippines 2016 C#19 Kim Mercado
Miss Campus Role Model Luzon C#1 Patricia Agapito
Miss Campus Role Model Visayas C#2 Izella Agbulos
Miss Campus Role Mode Mindanao C#6 Lovely Anne Calupitan
Miss Campus Role Model Metro Manila C#16 Stephanie Magno
Miss Campus Role Model Eco-Tourism #21 Kathleen Tuplano Reglos
Miss Campus Role Model Tourism C#11 Marianne Cruz

Congratulations again to all the lucky and well-deserving candidates and good luck on your next endeavors!!!

Partner Photographer Edmund Chua

Bumper to Bumper XII Bootylicious Babes Part 1

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Bumper to Bumper Carshow is the only carshow that tours around the major cities in the country: Baguio, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Batangas, Laguna, Tagaytay, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Gensan and Mega Manila. More cities are adding almost every year.

From a very humble beginning 10 years ago to a breakthrough 10 years after, the awesome journey with their amazing partners/followers, B2B shall forever remain inspired to give everyone a quality event like no other, the Filipino car culture and lifestyle, the connection amongst enthusiasts and the passion of the organizers.

Congratulations to Bumper to Bumper for their recent event on their XII run at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on November 25 to 26, 2016.

#b2b12 was a massive success! Car enthusiasts braved the rain and stayed until the sky is clear. The organizers would like to thank you for all the love, support and patience. Much respect to you all!

468 Show rides ( Off Road + Stance + Modified + Motorbikes )
167 car show babes
38 car clubs
41 car shops
And 75,219 spectators

Thank you once again and God bless us all for always!

Here are some of the babes gracing the exhibition of vehicles at the Bumper to Bumper XII. As there are many models, I will try come out with another batch soon:

A Hole-y Situation: Five Remaining Teams Walk a Thin Line in The Amazing Race Asia Season 5

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Saved by a non-elimination leg, Philippines’ Eric & Rona have plenty to make up for in this episode of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Treasuri& Louisa face tension from the other teams as they remain a threat to win the Race. Can they salvage the situation before they get further ostracized?

Catch the all-new exciting episode of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 tonight at 9pm only on AXN. For behind-the-scenes clips and extra footage, visit www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA or join the conversation on Facebook at TheAmazingRaceAsia.

AXN is seen on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, GSat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is seen on SkyCable Channel 247.

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One Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera Stops Hideki Sekine

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), once again electrified the capacity crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. ONE: AGE OF DOMINATION showcased the Philippines’ top mixed martial arts (MMA) talent along with the world’s best fighters. In the main event, Brandon Vera retained his ONE Heavyweight World Championship with a dominant victory over Japanese challenger Hideki Sekine.

In the main event, ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera made easy work of previously unbeaten Japanese challenger Hideki Sekine, winning by technical knockout just minutes into the first round. From the opening bell, Vera began to land a series of solid blows on Sekine, who took Vera’s best shots quite well. Moments later however, a thudding body kick connected for Vera, sending Sekine crashing to the canvas clutching his midsection. Vera then put on the finishing touches with punishing strikes from the top.

In the co-main event of the evening, ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes of Brazil retained his title, overcoming a nose injury he suffered in the third round to defeat young rising star Reece “Lightning” McLaren of Australia. Both Fernandes and McLaren were very evenly matched, with each having their moments over the course of the five-round title tiff. While McLaren proved to be a live challenger, Fernandes dug deep to show true championship mettle, doing just enough to earn the split decision victory in a grueling affair.

What It’s like to Be in a Committed Long-Term Relationship

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Romantic films always end the same: wedding dress, flowers, and happy faces of a bride and a groom. But what happens after the wedding day? What is it like to live happy ever after? At Russian Brides we asked the experienced couples about their views on relationships after 10 years of marriage. Here is what they shared with us.

Passion wears off. Yes, it’s true. Euphoria, overwhelming emotions, obsession, and romantic dependency – all this gradually fades away. What comes instead is stability, comfort, and calmness. If your relationship doesn’t give you these things, it can be called healthy.

Partners should belong to the same social class. We all love those fairy tales where a prince marries a simple girl. In practice, unequal marriages usually end up with a divorce. Of course, chemistry is a powerful and unpredictable thing and when it happens between two people, they don’t care about each other’s backgrounds. But when infatuation takes a back seat, all the existing differences in upbringing, mindset, views on life, career, and family become apparent.

Spouses should develop together. If a husband or a wife is not interested in self-improvement, eventually the one who prevents the other partner from progressing will be dumped. Sooner or later, the woman focused on children and cooking, the same as the man who spends his free time lying on a coach will become uninteresting for the other spouse. It’s important to have your passions and do something that doesn’t let you stand still. A perfect scenario is to share your partner’s interests or simply not to interfere.

It’s necessary to accept each other. Deep down spouses should totally accept one another for who they are, with their dark sides, habits, and weaknesses. You should let your significant others be themselves. You may try to change them but it should be only an option, not a purpose.

Each of the partners should have time for themselves. Marriage is a union of two independent personalities. Each of the spouses has the right to personal space and time. This is one of the most important principles of a harmonious relationship. You’re committed but you’re free. You let each other be on your own at times. For example, a wife can go shopping solo or cycle to the nearest lake and relax in solitude. A husband can go fishing or spend almost the whole day in the garage on his own.

Partners with similar temperaments have happier relationships. If one partner is calm and domestic and a partner number two is too active their marriage will not last long. Of course, it’s possible to adjust to your partner’s character and lifestyle or even level some differences in a temperament type. But if spouses are polar personalities, it will be difficult for them to live together.

Sex is not the main priority After 10 years of marriage, it’s impossible to have passionate sex and be as romantic as you were at the beginning of your relationship. Even after 3 years of a serious relationship, everything quiets down and goes to a more tranquil level. Sex life plays a secondary part in a solid long-term relationship.

Twitter Announces Globe as First Advertising Partner in Asia for NBA Live Stream Shows

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Twitter and Globe today announced an advertising collaboration for the NBA’s two live exclusive programs streamed on Twitter and for custom NBA highlights on Twitter in the Philippines. The collaboration strengthens Twitter’s live stream strategy in the region with Globe as Twitter’s first official live stream advertising partner in Asia and reinforces the telco’s commitment to provide the best customer proposition of giving access to world class basketball entertainment.

As an advertising partner, Globe will collaborate with Twitter on the live stream of two new weekly NBA shows with first-of-its-kind elements created specifically for integration with Twitter conversation. The Starters Twitter Show, produced by Turner Sports, is streamed once a week for an hour. Similarly, the weekly 30-minute show, The Warmup, also produced by Turner Sports, is featured exclusively to Twitter’s logged-in and logged-out audience. Read more on both programs, which are live every Tuesday and Thursday worldwide on Twitter and connected devices, here.

NBA fans can visit thestarters.twitter.com and thewarmup.twitter.com to watch the programs on Twitter:

The Starters Twitter Show airs on Tuesdays, 11am ET / Wednesdays, 12am Manila time throughout the regular season. Featuring co-hosts J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) and Tas Melas (@TasMelas), along with contributors Trey Kerby (@treykerby), Leigh Ellis (@LeighEllis), Matt Osten (@StartersMatt) and Jason Coyle (@startersjd), the program delivers their trademark passion for the game with the same fun, entertaining, and engaging content that they provide each week on NBA TV and through their podcasts.

The Warmups airs on Thursdays, 7:30pm ET / Fridays, 8:30am Manila time. The show is a blend of the NBA, lifestyle, music, and pop culture, and is a weekly NBA show that integrates Twitter conversation into every program. The Warmup is streamed live from Turner Studios in Atlanta and is co-hosted by sports and entertainment commentator Ben Lyons (@iamBenLyons) and emcee, DJ and sports personality Ro Parrish (@RoParrish). Both personalities have a wide range of experiences across television, radio, social and digital content, including host and guest appearances on prominent national shows.

"Twitter is where the world of sport is happening every single day, and the NBA is no exception," said Maya Hari, Managing Director for Southeast Asia and India, Twitter. "Ninety percent of male Twitter users in the Philippines are interested in basketball, with 76% of them actively following and watching the NBA. As part of Twitter's focus on live streaming of premium content, we are proud to partner with Globe to promote the live stream game highlights to Filipino NBA fans."

“Our collaboration with Twitter strengthens our commitment to provide the best customer proposition of giving access to world class basketball entertainment. Twitter’s live stream service allows us to strengthen our proposition to bring the best in sports to more Filipinos and in this case, more exclusive content on the NBA. With two exclusive shows on Twitter, customers are given a new platform where they can explore and get real-time updates about the NBA, from the leading teams to the top players in the league," said Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business, Dan Horan.

Since the NBA joined Twitter in 2009, the league has built the largest Twitter community of any sports league in the world with more than 23 million followers.