roses are red...

i was looking for a new banner image for my blog and chance upon this cool .gif

2009 CNN heroes...

brad blauser
http://www.wheelchairsforiraqikids.com/

roy foster
http://www.standown.org/

doc hendley
http://www.winetowater.org/

andrea ivory
http://www.flbreasthealth.com/

betty makoni
http://girlchildnetworkworldwide.org/

philippines' 40 richest...

here are the top 10 richest filipinos:

1. henry sy
2. lucio tan
3. jaime zobel de ayala
4. andrew tan
5. john gokongwei
6. tony tan caktiong
7. eduardo cojuangco jr.
8. enrique razon jr.
9. manuel villar
10. george ty

and the rest of us are poor :(

check out the complete list:
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/86/philippines-billionaires-09_The-Philippines-40-Richest_Rank.html

world's friendliest countries

1. Bahrain
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Thailand
5. Malaysia
6. South Africa
7. Hong Kong
8. Singapore
9. Spain
10. United States

check out the whole story and ranking at:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/30/worlds-friendliest-countries-lifestyle-travel-canada-bahrain-hsbc-chart.html?partner=popstories

mabuhay ka, Efren!!!

hope this would inspire every young Pilipino to help the less fortunate and promote education and literacy...more power to Efren and his commitment to empower the Pilipino youth!!! mabuhay ka Efren!!!

Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony
by lynn elber, ap television writer lynn elber, ap television writer

los angeles – kate hudson, pierce brosnan, neil patrick harris and other stars who are used to getting applause were giving it gladly at a ceremony honoring people who make a difference in the lives of others.

"i've cried twice and we're on hero three," harris said backstage after introducing one of the 10 "cnn heroes" celebrated saturday by the tv news network for their efforts to fight poverty, disease and other problems.

2009 CNN heroes of the year

of brothers and sisters...

LOVE this show!!!

for our most beloved president...

what's in a name...

discovered this cool site where you could check some history behind your name and countries that use it frequently...

my name is - CHRISTIAN ARMAN

CHRISTIAN
Gender: Masculine Usage: English, French, German, Scandinavian
Pronounced: KRIS-chən (English), KRISH-chən (English), krees-TYAWN (French), kris-TEE-ahn (German)
From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS). In England it has been in use since the Middle Ages, during which time it was used by both males and females, but it did not become common until the 17th century. In Denmark the name has been borne by ten kings since the 15th century. A famous bearer was Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the Danish author of such fairy tales as 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

ARMAN
Gender: Masculine Usage: Kazakh
Other Scripts: Арман (Kazakh)
Means "dream" in Kazakh, of Persian origin.

so basically, my name means "a Christian dream"...strong enough...

check what your name means at

http://www.behindthename.com

let's start this again...

hope i update this religiously this time...keep your fingers crossed...