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The 8 Richest Men of 2011

To become rich is everybody’s dream. As we aware of, everybody was born penniless and yet some climbed the ladder of wealth the fastest. Some of them because of  inherited fortune, some due to inborn talents while others due to hard works and opportunities. If one can, we all can. The first step is to recognize the 8 richest men on earth during 2011 as evidenced by Forbes magazine and get inspirations from them. These fortunate men are:

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1. Carlos Slim Helu (and Family) – $74B

Telecommunication

Mexico

2. Bill Gates – $56

Microsoft

USA

3. Warren Buffett – $50

Bekshire Hathaway

USA

4. Bernard Arnault – $41

LVMH

France

5. Larry Ellison – $39.5

ORACLE

USA

6. Lakshami Mittal – $31.1

Steel

India

7. Amancio Ortega – $31

Zara

Spain

8. Eike Batista – $30

Mining, Oil

Brazil

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If you are wondering who is the number 9 & 10, here they are:

9. Mukesh Ambani – $27

Petrochemicals

India

10. Christy Walton (and Family) – $26.5

Wal-Mart

USA

8 APIR Noisemakers This New Year

Each year, hundreds of Filipinos are treated in hospitals for burns, wounds and gun shots caused by firecrackers and indiscriminate firing of guns during New Year’s Eve. Making noise is a Filipino tradition and in some countries during this festive season to drive away bad lucks and spirits. The Department of Health has come out with a campaign and slogan to reduce injuries before, on and after New Year’s Day. This is called APIR – Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction.

To have a fun and noisy New Year without using firecrackers, here are 8 alternatives:

A Totoy blowing a torotot

Vuvuzela – becomes popular during the Football World Cup

1) Blow a vuvuzela or a torotot

2) Fire a bamboo cannon  – For safety, use the traditional calburo instead of gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid or thinner. Instead of directly blowing air into the hole of the cannon, use PVC or steel pipe/tube.

3) Drag cans – drive slowly though.

4) Bang pots and pans

5) Click a wooden gun

6) Turn on the stereo in full

7) Sing along a karaoke or videoke

8) shout to the max

8 Filipino Traditions on New Year’s Eve & Day

Aside from Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve is also an important occasion for Filipinos around the world. It is not only a night of lavish foods, street party, firecrackers and reunions, it is also a day of traditions and superstitious beliefs. Here are 8 of the most famous New Year’s Eve and Day:

1) Making a lot of noise of any kind – firecrackers, torotots, pots and pans, stereo, etc. – to drive away bad luck.

2) Preparing noodles and sticky native rice cakes – for long life and closer family ties

3) Wearing red or polka dots dresses – to be financially sufficient

4) Collecting 12 or 13 round fruits – for prosperity

5) Not sweeping out dirt/dust from the house – to maintain the good luck

6) Putting coins in pockets and money on wallets – to have money all year round

7) Jumping at exactly 12:00 midnight – to get taller

8) Making sure the rice container is full – to have food all year round

Whether these traditions and superstitious beliefs shall bring good life, good fortune and prosperity to the family or not, they continue to be practiced year in and year out.

The 8 Most-Talked About Bollywood Actors

Browsing over the world wide web and reading news and blogs, I gathered all the information I got and came out with 8 of the most-talked-about Bollywood actors. These actors are popular because of their hot bodies and physique, sexiness in terms of posture, smile and acting. But most of all, these Indian actors captivate most of their audience and followers. Some may disagree with my list but this is what I’ve got. The list is not my personal choice but the cumulative of those who write and like them. 

Here are the 8 most-talked Bollywood actors, in alphabetical order:

1) Aamir Khan

2. Hrithik Roshan

3. Imran Khan

4. John Abraham

5. Ranbir Kapoor

6. Salman Khan

7. Shah Rukh Khan

8. Shahid Kapoor

I have noticed that this list is dominated by the Khan and Kapoor clan. Are they the founders of Indian cinema?

Do you agree with the list? If not, post your comment and the name of the actor that should be included.

8 Popular Recipe for Plantain Banana or Saba

Plantain or Saging na Saba

The cooking or plantain banana or saba in Filipino is one of the most popular fruits that can be cooked or eaten in different ways. Below are 8 of these:

1) Boiled or Nilagang Saging – the easiest and the most economical way of cooking plantain. Just clean and boiled the bananas. Don’t overcooked them.

2) Banana Cue – Ripe plantain are peeled and fried in hot boiling oil. During the frying, brown sugar is added to the oil so that it can stick to the bananas when fully caramelized.

3) Banana Pancake or Maruyang Saging – bananas are mashed or sliced thin, coated with flour,  fried and dashed wish with sugar.

4) Caramelized Banana or minatamis na saging – bananas are peeled and cooked with a mixture of water and brown sugar until the bananas are done and the sugar thickened.

5) Banana con hielo – instead of corn, caramelized bananas are mixed with shaved ice and milk.

6) Wrapped banana, Turon or sagimis – bananas are peeled, sliced thin, wrapped in rice/lumpia wrapper and deep-fried. Jackfruit can also be added in between sliced bananas before wrapping. Brown/white can be added to the bananas or in the oil while frying.

7) Suam na Saging – bananas are peeled, sliced into 1 cm thick and cooked with garlic, water and sugar. For best resut, saute the crushed garlic first before putting the bananas, water and sugar. The sauce must not be too sweet.

8) Banana chips – unripe bananas are peeled, sliced thin, dried in the sun and deep fried. Sugar can be added before, during or after frying.

The Famous 8 Filipino Noche Buena

Christmas is the most celebrated feast in the Philippines. Rich or poor, everybody prepared Noche Buena dishes on Christmas Eve to be shared by the family, relatives and friends. Among these are the famous 8 namely:

1. Spaghetti  (Filipino-style)

2. Pancit (Bihon, sotanghon, miki and mixed)

3. Salad (Mixed fruit, buko, buko-pandan, chicken-macaroni)

4. Kakanin (Biko, Kakanin, Sinukmani, Maja Blanco, Sapin-sapin, Puto,etc.)

5. Ham

6. Cheese (Keso de bola, cheedar cheese, white cheese)

7. Soup (chicken or beef sopas)

8. Hot chocolate (coffee with milk, salabat, softdrinks)

The Famous 8 Languages for Merry Christmas

With over 8 billion people around the world, not everyone is celebrating Christmas on December 15, 2011. However, most say this festive moment in different languages. The 8 popular languages in the world wide web for Merry Christmas, in no particular order, are:

1) English – Merry/Happy Christmas 

2) Mandarin – shèng dàn kuài lè

3) French – Joyeux Noel

4) Italian – Boun Natale

5) Spanish – Feliz Navidad

6) Japanese – Merii Kurisumasu

7) Hindi – Krismas ki Shubhkamna or Shub Krismas 

8) Filipino – Maligayang Pasko

As I am not a linguist, pardon for the spelling of the above phrases!

8 Official MMFF 2011 Entries

On Christmas Day, December 25, 2011, moviegoers around Metro Manila and in other parts of the Philippines will watch nothing but Filipino movies. Sad to say,  most of these movies are only sequels of the previous entries. This proves that movie producers are focusing on the financial capabilities of the films and not on the festival’s theme. It also suggests that screenwriters had a mental block and did not create interesting stories. The 8 official entries to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival are:

1) Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga

 Producer: Scenema Concept International

 Director: Tikoy Aguiluz

 Starring: Jeorge “E.R.” Estregan, Carla Abellana

2) Yesterday Today & Tomorrow

 Producer: Regal Multi Media Inc. & Studio 5

 Director: Jun Lana

 Starring: Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion

3) My House Husband, Ikaw Na!

 Producer: OctoArts Films

 Director: Jose Javier Reyes

 Starring: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Eugene Domingo

 4) Segunda Mano

 Producer: Star Sinema

 Director: Bb. Joyce Bernal

 Starring: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban

5) Enteng ng Ina Mo

 Producer: Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment Productions & OctoArts Films

 Director: Tony Y. Reyes

 Starring: Vic Sotto, Ai Ai Delas Alas

6) Share, Rattle & Roll 13

 Producer: Regal Films/Regal Multi Media Inc.

 Director: Richard Somes, Jerrold Tarog & Chris Martinez

 Starring: Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Edgar Allan Guzman, Louise Delos Reyes and Eugene Domingo

7) Panday 2

 Producer: GMA Films & Imus Productions

 Director: Mac Alejandre

 Starring:  Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., Lorna Tolention, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Lucy Torres & Alice Dixson

8) Just Sleep & Don’t Bother
 Since all the above, except for Segunda Mano, are segunda mano, sequels and copy cats, it’s better to sleep.

The Famous 8 Wishes of CGMA This Xmas

After her arrest for election sabotage filed by the COMELEC and DOJ at Pasay Regional Trial Court, former President-in-Question and now Pampanga Congressman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been echoing her wishes this Christmas Season. Her famous 8 wishes and their status are:

1) Hospital arrest – GRANTED!

     She is now at the Presidential Suite at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center.

2) Television set – GRANTED!

Not necessarily this brand, kind and size

3) Radio – GRANTED!

Again, not necessarily this brand and kind

4) Sunlight – GRANTED!

For one hour daily

5) Attend Mass – GRANTED!

At least not at St Peters Basilica in Vatican City

6) Laptop – DENIED!

It could be this brand, if granted.

7) Cellphone – DENIED!

If granted, it might be this…Apple Iphone 4S.

8) Christmas and New Year at Home – DENIED!

No Noche Buena and Buena Noche at 14 Badjao St, La Vista Subdivision, Quezon City