Life is all about second chances. And a second chance is what Ted Williams had after becoming an internet sensation. For those of you who have not seen nor heard the video that has been circulating worldwide, Ted is a man who lost a lot because of wrong choices made in the past. Choices that all of use are capable of doing and of bungling as well.

Ted is a homeless man who wanders the streets of Interstate 71. He is just like any other homeless guy who has unkempt hair, and a dirty and unshaven face. But all these has changed after his video circulated over the internet. Somebody interviewed him and uploaded the interview online. Ted has a sign that he carries with him saying that he has a “God given talent” and that is his voice.

He used to be a radio announcer and when success got into his head, he began experimenting on a lot of things including drugs and alcohol. When finally he realized that his choices were wrong, it was a little bit too late. He ended up with nothing and lost everything that he had.

But obviously God has other plans for him. Ted said that during the time that he was down and out it was then that he found God. Because of what he has been through, he has learned to appreciate every single day of his life and now he is back on track. The online video opened up a lot of doors for him and he is now on his way back to regaining what he has lost. All because his video was posted on the internet with with him carrying a cardboard box telling passing motorists about his “God-given talent”.

Here’s a lists of Philippine Holidays on year 2011. There are other days which may considered a holiday but they are not on the list. We should for further announcement and I should update this page frequently.

January 1 (Saturday) – New Year’s Day
February 25 (Friday) – EDSA Revolution Day
April 9 (Saturday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
April 21 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
April 22 (Friday) – Good Friday
May 1 (Sunday) – Labor Day
June 12 (Sunday) – Independence Day
August 29 (Monday) – National Heroes’ Day
August 31 (Wednesday) – Eid Ul Fitr
November 1 (Tuesday) – All Saints’ Day
November 30 (Wednesday) – Bonifacio Day
December 25 (Sunday) – Christmas Day
December 30 (Friday) – Rizal Day
December 31 (Saturday) – New Year’s Eve

Non-Working Holidays

August 21 (Sunday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Tuesday) – All Saints’ Day
December 24 (Saturday) – Christmas Eve
December 31 (Saturday) – New Year’s Eve

The Amazing Race season 17 is finally over and it was a journey like no other. After racing the world and crossing continents with 10 other teams, Anesthesiologists Nat Strand and Kat Chang have won the competition and having the distinction of being the first all woman team who won the heart stopping race from all over the globe.

Doctors Nat and Kat did not only prove that they have the endurance to finish the race by they also have the wits and the brains to push them ahead of the pack and be declared as the winners of the 17th season of the Amazing Race. These amazing women proved that they can do what men can do and even do it better. After jumping off dizzying heights in their bungee jumping challenge and decorating the Tour of Roses parade float, Sancho Panza sealed in the victory.

They were asked who the master of Sancho Panza was and without batting an eyelash answered Don Quixote. Sancho Panza was the fictional character that acted as the squire of Don Quixote in the novel of Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. This information just proved that the lovely Doctors are not only beauties but brains as well.
This proves that reading can win you $1,000,000 coupled with hard work and determination.

The Amazing Race is not only a battle of speed and endurance but of grit and tenacity as well. the teams are made to go through challenges that will surely make them snap if they are not made of tougher stuff.

In a world where people have this insatiable desire to connect, Facebook is undoubtedly the most thriving social networking site on the internet. With more than 500 million subscribers and millions from all over the world are being added daily, everyone can say no one could ever defeat the popularity of this coolest place in the world wide web.

Just like any other things in this world, Facebook has the greatest capacity to bring about unspeakable progress and accomplishing great and marvelous accomplishments. It has the greatest potentials for business. This plain-looking site could help boost the economy of the world because it is like a widely opened window that presents unlimited possibilities to all the people.

Aside from business purposes, Facebook also brings people closer together than ever before. Its competitors like Friendster, Hi5, MySpace, and others are now considered things of the past although they are still into existence. Today, people—young and old alike gather online and reconnect to long-lost friends and acquaintances.

Before the year 2010 comes to its end, the CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has announced just recently that the site is going to have a new makeover. This is a wonderful declaration that is also very timely for the coming of the New Year. This move is in fact welcomed by a lot of subscribers, although others have yet to try and see for themselves. Anyone can now try the new look of Facebook. And it is assumed that within a span of weeks, the new design would be totally implemented.

At this new development, new and highly sophisticated functionalities are also highlighted—all for the purpose of giving subscribers the opportunity to maximize connectivity with family, friends, and business partners. With just one look, subscribers can have a glimpse of what is happening within his network of friends.

And finally all the cartoon profiles at Facebook bade us goodbye. It has been almost a week where majority of Facebook users changed their profile pictures to that of their favorite childhood cartoon character. It was not just for kicks but the changed was brought about by a cause that moved Facebook users to change their profiles.

The cause was dear to almost all of the users’ hearts as it was all about child abuse. A video went viral and it depicted a cartoon child being abused physically, thrown around and was even kicked down a flight of stairs. This began in Greece somewhere in the middle of November. In no time, it was easily picked up by the millions of Facebook users from all over the globe. Before you know it, on the first day alone the campaign urged about 90,000 Facebook users to change their profiles.

From one wall to another, users encouraged their friends to change their profile pictures until Deceber 6,2010 to show their support against the abuse being made to children. Obviously, Facebook users are keen bandwagon joiners when it comes to causes and advocacy that aim to create a ripple of change one wall after another.

This change your profile picture to your favorite cartoon character was not the first on Facebook. October last year and this year as well, women had posted “colorful” status to raise awareness against breast cancer. This just shows that everybody can and will do their share if encouraged to do so and if there is a platform for which to do it.

Don’t be stuck inside the mall trying to look for the special gift that you could give for Christmas. Instead go online and show online. With Cyber Monday, you get to get the best deals in the area and you don’t have to suffer through the outrageously long lines especially now that Christmas is fast approaching. If you are like a lot of the shoppers who wait for the last minute to shop, then here’s the most convenient way for you to go.

With your credit card on hand, you go to the Cyber Monday site and simply go crazy with the hundreds of stores online. Shopping online at Cyber Monday is not only convenient but it is much cheaper as well. You get to get coupons and use it to get the best bargains in the metro. A lot of the merchants offer free shipping and handling so you don’t need to lug your purchase around.

Whatever you want and need, Cyber Monday has it. From the latest gadgets to home furnishings, the site has a merchant to cater for your need. No need to worry about safety because their site is secured so online payments need not be a cause of worry.

After visiting the store and getting the best deal, you pay for your purchases using your credit card and they will have your item delivered at your doorstep. Now nothing can surely beat a deal like that. So forget the long lines and the multitude of shoppers who are out for the same things that you want. Cyber Monday is the best way to shop especially this holiday season.

Comic book lovers all around the globe would be happy to know that Cartoon Network has animated the comic book series created by Phil Hester and Andy Kuhn – Firebreather. The story is about a boy who is half human and half dragon. He is a son of a human mother and a Dragon who is out to conquer the world.

Firebreather tells about how Duncan Rosenblatt spends his time with his divorced parents. Just like any children who go suffer through the parent’s divorce, Duncan shuttles back and forth his Mom and Dad who shares custody of their child. The Mother wants him to grow up like a normal human who wants to enjoy life here on earth while the Dragon father wants him to follow his footsteps or wrecking havoc on earth.

As Duncan is a mixed breed – human and dragon – he goes through challenging times of trying to fit in. Being a teenager does not help either. With the usual teenage angst and the weird family set-up, Duncan accepts the reality that he is an outsider trying to fit in. In the comic book, Duncan and his mother move a lot because of the unusual circumstances that they find themselves at.

Carton Network has excited the lovers of this comic book series, the only thing to do now is to watch the TV series and see if it is as good or even better than the comic book series. Expect a lot of Firebreather merchandise that will be out in the market soon as children and children at heart from all over get to see the life of Duncan in Firebreather.