Thursday, August 30, 2007

Halloween Costumes for Kids at FanShopInc.com

Halloween is just around the corner! And you know what that means! Kids of all ages will be looking for something to wear! Of course, it goes without saying that kids will try to outdo each other with regards to having the best Halloween costume. I could see it now. Some will opt for a superhero outfit, e.g., Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman, while others will go for the effect of popular motion picture characters, such as Neo (The Matrix), Kids will also try for a witch, a warlock, or even a vampire look. And yeah, I've seen children go the extra mile and don outfits that they themselves made, e.g., costumes depicting aliens from outer space!

All these talk and more brings me to this sponsored post. Ever consider a NFL uniform from Franklin Sports for a Halloween Costume? Kids love them! No kidding! Its merchandise site is packed full of NFL uniform for kids! It's a one-stop shop because Franklin Sports feature all NFL teams - and more! It also features collegiate team uniform sets and other types of NFL fan merchandise, such as rally caps, fan faces, and head wigs! Not a football fan? Worry no more because Franklin Sports also feature popular NHL and MLB items!

Avoid the headaches. Enjoy the holiday while saving a ton of money! Visit the FanShopInc.com site for a Halloween Costume now! And i kid you not!

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

A Tag Heuer for Christmas Via PayPerPost!


Guess what? I just signed up for PayPerPost! I first heard about it from my friend over at The Broken Bow. The Novice Blogger told me that PayPerPost is an interesting concept, and we stand to gain from it in the long run, i.e., making money by creating sponsored content. He was also enthusiastic about meeting and making new friends online at the same time. Yeah, he's such a friendly guy, with a deep perspective to boot! I contemplated on it for a few minutes. I browsed PayPerPost's site amidst thoughts of the Tag Heuer watch that I plan to get as a Christmas present for myself.

To be honest with you, I was a bit surprised after reading all their FAQs and advisories. You see, PayPerPost encourages bloggers to write or say whatever they want. It has no restrictions on how bloggers express their views and thoughts on products and services. PayPerPost also advances the notion that it is committed in protecting and promoting a blog's credibility, not destroy it. Its policy of full-disclosure goes well with my thoughts on blog honor and conflict of interest. As you may all well know, I firmly believe in maintaining the trust of my dear friends and readers. And if I am to receive payment for blogging about a specific topic, my readers should know about it. In my book, it's like truth in advertising. No more. No less.

PayPerPost's proactive and responsible approach to promoting creative content online convinced me to try it out.
I humbly suggest that you try it out, too. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain, e.g., like a Tag Heuer watch this Christmas. And I kid you not!




Sunday, August 26, 2007

Soccer Nets and Soccer Equipment from Franklin Sports

I was surfing the Web when I came upon this interesting site on Soccer Nets and soccer equipment from Franklin Sports. Believe you me, I was glued to it! The guys behind Soccer Goalz Inc. definitely know their stuff. Touting itself as the official supplier of top backyard portable soccer goals at unbelievable discounted prices, Soccer Goalz features all kinds of soccer equipment designed for all soccer players and enthusiasts.

Take their Pop-Up portable junior target soccer goal for instance. It allows soccer players of all ages to practice and improve their skills right in their own backyard. Yeah, right at home. Thus, both mom and dad can monitor the progress and whereabouts of their kids. Imagine that! No more worries and headaches from now on! Don't fret. The pop-up goal sets up easily...anyone can do it! Even a kid! And do check out their heavy-duty Tournament Soccer Goals with adjustable straps. These beauties are the ideal choice for short-sided games and competitions. By the way, the site also has an impressive selection of other soccer equipment besides soccer nets, such as soccer rebounders and soccer backstops.

And oh! You're gonna love this! Besides the discounted prices (which I love), Soccer Goalz Inc. has a flat rate shipping fee! And it's just $10! Yeah, you heard it right. I know I good deal when I see one! And this is definitely one of them! And I kid you not!


Incidentally, this is a sponsored post.


Halloween Costumes from Franklin Sports

Halloween is that time of the year where kids of all ages can dress up and be whatever they want to be! I remember seeing kids wearing costumes of their favorite movie heroes and villains, such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader of Star Wars, Superman, Robin, Aquaman, The Joker, Power Man, and The Thing and the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four. I have also been awed by kids who donned outfits depicting R2D2, Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee of The Transformers, Bruce Lee, and tennis superstars Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe!

But here's a thought. Ever consider a NFL uniform set by Franklin Sports for a Halloween costume? You should, kids love them! No, wait! Kids absolutely dig them! Kids wearing them will stand out from the crowd. It's a totally unique concept that will surely fill up those trick-or-treat bags! Franklin Sports' NFLuniformset.com site features
the perfect gifts and gift ideas for every football fan. The popular football outfits are boxed and come complete with jersey, pants, and helmet. You can either have them gift-wrapped or give them as it is! Thus, no worries! No headaches! No nothing! All you have to do is go to their site and choose whatever you like! No ifs. No buts. It's that simple!

See for yourself and avoid the rush! Click their site and choose from the wide array of NFL uniform sets that double as Halloween Costumes. By the way, prices are very reasonable. And I kid you not!

And oh! This is a sponsored post!


Friday, August 24, 2007

NFL Helmets and Uniform Sets for Kids!

A kid's imagination is a wonderful thing. IT IS a great source of enjoyment for them, for parents, and for just about everybody else! And to compliment a kid's creativity, Franklin Sports has come up with football uniforms that are designed to fire up any football fan's imaginativeness - even kids! Especially kids!

Franklin Sports is a leading manufacturer of youth sports equipment and apparel. The company has been in business for over five decades! Yup, five decades! And if you ask me, that's a lot of jerseys - sponsored post or not! The firm's line of clothes for our little ones are specifically tailored to suit the 4-10 year-old lifestyle. Soft double knit polyester NFL jerseys come along with their respective double knit polyester pants that feature elastic waistband and cuffs. The uniforms feature all the NFL teams, such as the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, and more! Helmets come standard! ^_^

And oh! Did you know that these beautiful football uniforms double as kids pajamas? Yeah, they do. And I kid you not!


Do check out the entire product line! It's just awesome!
Site is at NFLuniformset.com!
And don't forget to buy the NFL Uniform Set Shoulder Pads.
They are just totally cool!


Sunday, August 19, 2007

The AnitoKid at the SM Hypermarket: An Unforgettable Shopping Experience!

My mom used to be connected, (actually, she's one of the pioneers), with the William Golangco Construction Co., which builds the SM Shoemart chain of stores. I believe I was in the fourth grade when SM City West was being constructed. I spent that summer at the construction site, accompanying my mom and my "tito's" and "tita's" (godparents). At first, I thought it was going to be a row of townhouses because at that time, such were the "in" thing in the real estate industry. Yeah, silly little kid - didn't read the signs all around the place. And why? I guess I was always in awe watching our kababayans work. The construction site was like a well-oiled machine. Everyone knew their job. Everybody knew their role - each handling a different aspect of the construction. And before the end of my summer vacation, one of my Tito's gave me a construction hat! Twas a white one! I proudly displayed it in my room and continue to do so in one of my vehicles.

Enough of the hat thing! :) That summer was one of my most memorable ones! The time I spent with my Mom (about 60 days) allowed me to discover something I didn't know about her. Twas her sense of pride in her work that got me thinking that my Mom is an important person, not just to our immediate family, but to all those people at the construction site. Engineers, architects, foremen, construction workers, security personnel, canteen staff, and errand boys followed my Mom's instructions to the letter. She was one of those responsible for the safety aspects of the project and health of the workers. No one questioned her wisdom nor her authority. I could sense the respect that people around us had for my mom. It made me proud of my Mom. And prouder still because I learned from her the importance and value of "pakikisama". The way I see it, people respected my Mom not because of her position nor the degrees that she had under her belt. It was the way she went about job and how she dealt with people. She listened to the needs and wants of everyone, their ideas and their thoughts. She tried to accommodate each and everyone's views, yet at the same time, she knew how to politely say no without offending anyone. That's her magic! Everyone felt important! Everybody knew that my Mom was speaking from both the heart and mind - that she really did care for all those at the site. It didn't matter what your job description said - YOU and EVERYONE ELSE ARE PART of the SM FAMILY! YOU ARE ALL IMPORTANT! She made them realize that! And I kid you not! You can check the stats and all...SM CIty West has the lowest work-related injuries (construction phase) among all the SM malls built!

That summer made all the difference in my life. I guess, I am trying to relive (somehow) that experience every time me and my kids go out. Malls and stores of all shapes and sizes dot
the Philippine supermarket industry. Yes, there are countless of them in the metro, besides SM. And yeah, I've been in and out of them all my life. But let me tell you this, nothing, as in nothing, compares to the SM shopping experience!

Three SM malls are conveniently located within 4 kilometers from my place in Sucat- and in three directions of travel! There's one in Las Pinas, another in Bicutan, and of course, my family's favorite - Sucat! The SM Hypermarket in Sucat, Paranaque City, was the first to tout itself as a Hypermarket. I can't forget our first visit to the Hypermarket! Twas the start of my kids' summer vacation. As we entered the Hypermarket, I couldn't help but noticed the store's layout. Everything we needed is in one area of the mall! I've never seen anything like it! Yeah, MegaMall used to be the biggest at that time, but remember, everything is spread out at that place. The SM Hypermarket in Sucat is a totally different concept! It's like one gigantic white space filled with life's everyday needs! It didn't just have groceries, it had a department store too, smacked in the middle of it! It even featured an appliance section! And who could forget the hardware nook? Or the wet market section? Prices are reasonable! Very reasonable! I know this for a fact.
With regards to parking, it used to be free and all, but now they charge Php20 per entry. I have no qualms about it. It's still one of the lowest in the metro. No kidding!

As me and my kids made our way through the countless aisles and corners, we were greeted by this colorful display of must-haves for kids. We came upon the toys section! Yup! It's like a a mini-Toy Kingdom. Impressive! I could see heads turning left and right, up and down. All of them silent, just looking intently at the toys. You know how kids are with toys! And being a kid at heart, I, too, looked up and down, left and right! ^_^ And as an unforgettable treat for all my closenesses, each was allowed to pick a toy to bring home. Any toy! Twas like a "sky's the limit" thing for all the good grades they got in the past school year. Boy! You should have seen their faces - all filled with glee and smiles! Totally unforgettable! But what's more memorable was what my children did after choosing their respective toys. Each and everyone of them kissed and hugged me - IN PUBLIC! Natataranta pa! Yes, my kids kiss me all the time. There's the "good morning kiss," the "goodnight kiss," the "I am home, kids kiss," the "Bye Dad kiss," and the "I love you, Dad kiss." However, this was the first time that they kissed me in public! And it happened inside a SM Hypermarket! Honestly, I think it was I who got one unforgettable experience!

And do you want to know another reason why I can't forget about it? All those kisses and hugs inside the SM Hypermarket reminded me of that summer vacation, the one I accompanied my Mom for 60 days. Why so? Twas the time that I really felt close to my Mom, bonded with her and all. And twas the time that I first kissed my Mom in public. My Mom really cared for all those people. She had everyone's love and respect. I was so proud of her. Still do.


Mama, this post is for you.
With all my heart, I love you. We all love you.
Thanks for everything.


I have to end this now, friends. I'm having this fuzzy feeling. I think I have something stuck in my throat. You may want to be updated and interact with SM Hypermarket through their blog. Yes, they have a blog! And it's an interesting read. And I kid you not!


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Saturday, August 18, 2007

Filipino: Bonding a Nation and Its People


Filipino: Bonding a Nation and Its People

Filipino, the Philippines’ national and official language, stands as a true testament to the nation’s rich and colorful history. If one carefully dissects the language, it embodies a passionate love for freedom and a proud people’s outlook on the serenity of life. The language is serious and elegant, yet sensitive at the same time. It promotes a sense of spirit and independent thinking. Its alphabet, which is made up of 28 letters, serves as the bridge to the numerous dialects shaping the more than 7,100 islands that make up the Pearl of the Orient Seas.

The Filipino language embodies the scores of dialects in the country, from that of the Ilokanos in the far north, to those of the Muslims in the south. Some scholars believe that a country with such a vast number of dialects will have a difficult time finding itself politically, economically, and socially. Indeed, the thought has its own merits. However, it failed to account for one variable - the emergence of a national language. Any sense of ill-feeling, hatred, resentment, and distrust amongst the country’s people because of their different backgrounds and cultures has been removed via the emergence of Filipino as a national language. The Filipino people now freely communicate ideas, exchange opinions, and ponder on thoughts. Filipino has bonded the Philippines’ culturally-diversed people into one cohesive force. Nowhere in the world has a language bonded a nation and its people so strongly, becoming its backbone and serving as the catalyst towards its sense of nationalism. It has advanced a sense of pride among the country’s people, irrespective of what region they came from, economic status, or social position. It has also allowed the Filipino people to see themselves as one whenever threatened by the same peril and wounded in the same feelings, becoming the cornerstone during times of political conflicts, social upheavals, and international intrigues. Thus, hands are clasped, common causes are made, and objectives are shared and realized. Yes, such union is not yet perfected, but we are getting there!

Filipino’s unique position in bridging the country’s dialects has also promoted the inevitable advancement and ethical progress of the Philippines. Admit it or not, the language’s character has been instrumental in the pursuit of reforms that are both effective and efficient. It has improved the state of free press in the country, serving as a powerful tool in advancing truths and facts in every conceivable channel, from radio to television, from newspapers to texts, and now blogs. A free press keeps the government in touch with public opinion and promotes the free dissemination of information, both of which allow our officials to better determine, weigh, and estimate the needs of the people, thus promoting good governance. Laws and acts of officials are kept in checked, thus, promoting the development of employees and officials capable and cognizant of their duties. When you have such, you have justice, which is the foremost virtue of the civilizing races. In the end, the road that appears best for a country becomes easily recognizable. Without a national language, the government would be likened to someone managing a house, giving it a polished and a fine appearance, yet without any thoughts on finances and the welfare of the family members.

Moreover, a nation does not acquire respect, it earns it. The Philippines’ national language has helped the country earn hers, functioning as a badge of identity, serving as a medium to promote and build on dreams of prestige, both locally and internationally. The Filipino language has helped eradicate ignorance amongst its people via a heightened zeal for learning, translating into a profound thirst for knowledge both for the sciences and the arts. The humblest families make enormous sacrifices, to the extent of working as servants, both here and abroad, to send their children to school so that they may become a little enlightened. Thus, it follows that if the Filipino is enlightened, then, they are sufficiently intelligent to pay taxes and choose and retain the one who looks after him, his interests, and the country. To reason otherwise is to be nonsensical.

In addition, the influence of the Philippines’ national language spills over on the life of law and civilization. If the rights of the Filipino people are respected, then, more often than not, the other rights due them are granted, It also advocates the carrying out of liberal government policies without trickery, false interpretation, and expectations that are uncalled for. Such eradicates, if not minimizes, exploitation and disturbance while simultaneously promoting the fulfillment of dreams and ambitions. Sentiments of patriotism and liberty are also heightened as reprisals, wrongs, and suspicions, which are the heart of incessant conflicts, insurrections, and uprisings, are crushed. All of these point towards a country that is sovereign, independent, and peaceful.

Finally, as our national language has more Filipinos learn the hard teachings that conflicts bring, it too has improved and strengthened their ethical nature. The Philippines of the past centuries is not the Philippines of the 21st century. Filipinos from different parts of the country and the world extend mutual support to each other as they have realized an identity, gained independence, and attained a great sense of spirit that has become synonymous with being a Filipino. Take the case of Filipinos who journey overseas in search of a better life for their families. From caregivers to the nurses and doctors, regardless of what province they came from or what region they belong to, overseas Filipino workers have the same patriotic feelings, recall memories of the sorry plight of their beautiful country, share stories of sadness and joys, embrace one another, and call one another brothers. Kababayan. Kapatid.

And I kid you not when I say that Filipino is more than one of the greatest languages in the world; for it is, truth be told, the embodiment of Philippine culture and pride, bonding the nation and its people. In the words of the Philippines' national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal,

  • “For language is the final judge and referee
    Upon the people in the land where it holds sway;

    In truth our human race resembles in this way,
    The other living being born in liberty.”

  • "Tagalog and the Latin language are the same
    And English and Castilian and the angels’ tongue.
    And God, whose watchful care o’er all is flung,
    Has given us His blessing in the speech we claim."


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Friday, August 17, 2007

Great Football Picks at Shark Handicapping!

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Sponsored post or not, I smell money already! A ton of it! Be a shark at making good money! Be the lucky one in football picks! Get your sports picks and membership info now! And I kid you not!

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Saturday, August 11, 2007

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Friday, August 10, 2007

Blog is Under Construction

Blog is under renovation, my friends.

Will be up soon!

And I kid you not!

(I hope! :)

It's always a runout at The Runout TV!