In Titanic Revisited, we made a comparison of the real-life characters with the reel characters. This time, we’ll uncover the events surrounding the final moments of the RMS Titanic, as recounted by Discovery Channel. On that fateful day of April 14, 1912, the Titanic had been receiving wireless messages all day, warnings of floating icebergs. […]
Titanic Revisited
Wednesday is usually that day of the week when I feel rested enough to still have the energy to watch movies on DVD even after an eight-hour traipse, or sprint – depending on how hectic the day, er, night turned out to be – into the night shift. So there I was, Wednesday morning of […]
What Is Hypothyroidism?
In a previous post, we said hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormones, affecting the body’s overall metabolic functions. Symptoms of this disease include excessive sweating, increased bowel movement, trembling hands, muscle weakness, irregular or scant menstrual flow, to name a few. In this post, we’re going to tackle the […]
Are You Financially Literate?
One way or another, we all have heard of them before – high-paying actors and actresses, world-renowned athletes surrounded by fame, adoration, not to mention, wads of cash during their heyday; practically unknown personalities laying down on beds of cash or drowning in pools of money from out of the blue, like a genie just […]
Father Al and the Sisters of Mary
Not so long ago, there was this 12-year old kid, fresh from grade school and traveling far from home for the first time. The experience was scary but something she agreed to take on because her own mother assured her it was the right thing to do. As far as her young mind was concerned, […]
Rock That Party!
Christmas is here yet again. Not that we’re complaining, of course. Christmas, as a matter of fact, is that one occasion of the year that a lot of people look forward to, myself included. And all around abound Christmas parties of different themes, may it be a party sponsored by the company you work for, […]
Budget 101: Assets vs. Liabilities
A fundamental skill to possess in order to lead a healthy financial life is to be able to spot the difference between assets and liabilities. Investopedia.com defines asset as “a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.” Conversely, it defines […]
Pizza Hut Card For A Cause
Right after I got discharged from the emergency room yesterday afternoon, my friend and former high school classmate AA and I went to a nearby Pizza Hut to grab a quick lunch. It had been agreed upon that after lunch, I was to catch the earliest bus home, and then she would be off to […]
On Sprained Ankles and Battered Women
I was on my way to a venue in Makati City yesterday morning when I twisted my ankle just outside the Makati Med premises. I was lost and having trouble finding my way to my destination when this happened. Against my better judgment, I braved the discomfort and went on walking, determined to not miss […]
Your Debt and Debt Consolidation
In previous posts, I’ve stressed again and again to always pay off your credit card debt in full and on time and to stay away from bad debt, credit card debt being one of them. But what happens when paying off credit card debt becomes a task so insurmountable? What are a debtor’s options? One of […]
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