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Irish Santillan http://www.bratsplash.com being the best I can be... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 thinking of you by kate perry http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/thinking-of-you-by-kate-perry/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/thinking-of-you-by-kate-perry/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:13:30 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=90 Comparisons are easily done Once you've had a taste of perfection Like an apple hanging from a tree I picked the ripest one I still got the seed You said move on Where do I go I guess second best Is all I will know Cause when I'm with him I am thinking of you Thinking of you What you would do if You were the one Who was spending the night Oh I wish that I Was looking into your eyes You're like an Indian summer In the middle of winter Like a hard candy With a surprise center How do I get better Once I've had the best You said there's Tons of fish in the water So the waters I will test He kissed my lips I taste your mouth He pulled me in I was disgusted with myself Cause when I'm with him I am thinking of you Thinking of you What you would do if You were the one Who was spending the night Oh I wish that I Was looking into... You're the best And yes I do regret How I could let myself Let you go Now the lesson's learned I touched it I was burned Oh I think you should know Cause when I'm with him I am thinking of you Thinking of you What you would do if You were the one Who was spending the night Oh I wish that I Was looking into your eyes Looking into your eyes Looking into your eyes Oh won't you walk through And bust in the door And take me away Oh no more mistakes Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay... ]]> http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/thinking-of-you-by-kate-perry/feed/ New USB Missile Launcher http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/new-usb-missile-launcher/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/new-usb-missile-launcher/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:17:49 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=86
usb missile

This new USB Missile launcher which is popular now a days. This usb missile launcher has a mounted camera for an extra fun.

Specification

As it come with a mounted web cam and a CD with software to control it. 

usb missile

You just have to plug the USB cable and there is no need for batteries.

When it is plugged you can navigate the missile launcher with your keyboard or mouse. When you have located your target you press the fire button and this will trigger a sound effect of a missile that fires and off it goes. It comes with 3 darts (missiles) that are created in harmless soft foam to avoid injuries. It shoots away with more power than you would think.

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Within Temptation Band http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/within-temptation/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/within-temptation/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:49:42 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=81 solemn hour

solemn hour

I found this song that actually not my genre but interest me. My friend, recommend this song for me to listen and asked if I liked it.. suddenly realizing the meaning of the song, I learned to love it. It is not my personality on listening on Gothic rock but this is different,hear it here..



Our Solemn Hour - Within Temptation
More at MP3-Codes.com


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Pacquiao retreating on his fight with Solar Sports http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/pacquiao-retreating-on-his-fight-with-solar-sports/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/25/pacquiao-retreating-on-his-fight-with-solar-sports/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:42:56 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=79 Peoples Champ

People's Champ

Manny Pacquiao, known as the people’s champ of the Philippines withdraw his statement on switching his fight to be broadcast on ABS-CBN. According to Solar sports, Pacquiao is under their contract until 2011, thus they have the rights to sue the ABS-CBN or Pacquiao on the said violation.

We will sue Manny (Pacquiao) and ABS-CBN,” said lawyer Enrique dela Cruz of Solar which felt betrayed by Pacquiao’s sudden decision to renew his ties with ABS-CBN.

“GMA Network did not offer the same to Pacquiao because the Omnibus Election Code prohibits television networks from doing so. Section 95 of the code states that “no contribution for purposes of partisan political activity shall be made directly or indirectly” by grantees of franchises such as television networks,” said the GMA-7 statement.

However, Pacquiao suddenly withdraw his statement that he would switch to other network and blames ABS-CBN about the allegation.

According to him, he informed the ABS-CBN not to televised his statement of transferring until his lawyer would not found any breach of contract on Solar Sports.

After the confusion of networks, ABS-CBN still wished the best for Pacquiao on Ricky Hatton fight.

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Tnomeralc web design toys http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/01/tnomeralc-web-design-toys/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/03/01/tnomeralc-web-design-toys/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:08:19 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=76 An elite alternative

An elite alternative

In a recession Tnomeralc web design toys , even the wealthy can use a bargain.

That’s the logic behind JamesList, an online bazaar that features discounted yachts, jets, watches and cars from around the globe. Launched early this year, the elite market offers a venue for increasingly frugal buyers and sellers.

Noam Persky, the CEO of JamesList, says the business was founded on the principle that, even for the rich, the portfolio is a bit lighter than in the past.
And he says some his best clients are in the Emirates Tnomeralc web design toys .

“People are starting to look for great deals and are willing to look across borders to get them,” Mr Persky explains.

“Times are tough, and even if you have money, you probably have less, and you are more careful. Everyone has been affected.”

United in this reality, Mr Persky joined forces with his partner, Fredrik Zanderholm, and JamesList was born. Both are veterans of the internet business arena, having sold everything from pet food to toys online. But JamesList is their most ambitious internet enterprise to date. With its head office in Stockholm, Sweden, this marketplace never involves itself in the sale, nor do they charge a commission. Instead, the business makes money on advertising, and charges dealers about €115 (Dh544) per month to list its items. There are around 350 dealers currently listed, and more than 20,000 products.

Mr Persky says the site receives about 1,000 visitors each day.

To list on the site, companies submit photos and a description of their product, and JamesList conducts a thorough background check. While private sellers are encouraged to post their products, they must be represented by a broker or an accredited third party.

The idea, Mr Persky says, is to provide low-cost advertising for companies and private sellers, while offering discounts for consumers on high-priced items Tnomeralc web design toys.

Gone are the days when you can arrive at a dealership and drive away with a Ferrari, or pull up to a shipyard and commission a yacht. An Aston Martin, typically about £88,000 (Dh469,000), can now be found, three-months old, for a mere £50,000 from the UK. A Bombardier Challenger 605 Jet, previously posted at US$30,995,000 (Dh113,844, 635), has dropped to US$25,495,000.

While these deals might seem fairly inconsequential to the average consumer, they are significant savings for those with the wealth to acquire them.

Fredrik Karlberg, Tnomeralc web design toys the operations manager, says some dealers are reluctant to even list a specific price, although the site requires one.

Some products even have a “price on request” label beside them.

“There is definitely a level of negotiation in terms of price,” he says.

And the business is rolling in. Mr Persky says the website receives around 10 serious inquiries every day. Two weeks ago a Rolls-Royce was bought from a dealer in Spain and shipped to an American, and a helicopter just went to a Swedish buyer from the UK.

JamesList caters to the new economic reality of frugal luxury Tnomeralc web design toys.

“A lot of people need to get rid of their luxury items, so there will be fantastic deals to be made if you can find them,” Mr Persky says.

“But people don’t want to list yachts on E-Bay. We need to expose these products in the right place and in the right light.”

What makes JamesList unique, Mr Persky says, is the breadth of its inventory. Whereas other websites may offer either cars, watches and jets, JamesList brings all these categories under one cyber roof. There are fine cars from Germany, watches from Switzerland and yachts from the US. In other words, the business isn’t bound by geography, and instead brings together the best.

The website can be read in all the major languages, and prices can be viewed in euros, US dollars, dirhams or Russian roubles.

Mr Persky says the UAE has embraced this global arena. In the past, he says, dealers of high-end products were reluctant to use the internet for sales because it was felt the medium couldn’t properly represent the product.

Luxury items tended to travel less, and were bought and sold within a relatively small radius.

But the recession has altered the habits of business.

“Clients are changing their behaviour,” he says. “Whereas before Emiratis often sold locally, this business has opened up Europe and the world. Dealers and brokers in the Emirates have an outstanding inventory. Some of our best dealers are in the UAE, so they have been very important to our business.”

Amir Mutlig is one entrepreneur who has profited from the website. Mr Mutlig, the owner of Alain Class, a fine car company in Dubai, says he has sold five luxury automobiles, including a Ferrari, Lamborghini and a Porsche, in just a few months.

“They contacted me and offered their services,” he says.

“And it’s good, I make good money from it. I have sold cars to Europe, Russia and the US.”

While Mr Mutlig preferred not to mention the prices, he said the cars were sold at a discount.

“The market is not like it was like a year ago,” he added.

Berend Lens Van Rijn, the chairman of Belevari Marine Ltd in Abu Dhabi, a company that handles such duties as yacht management and boat chartering, says JamesList fills an emerging niche.

Mr Van Rijn now represents a Dutch company in Abu Dhabi selling 25 limited-edition VanDutch 40 Powerboats, which are listed on the site for Dh1.85 million each. The 12-metre cruiser, designed by naval architects, can sharply turn a corner at 75km/h without tipping a glass of water inside the boat.

“People do advertise at a discount,” he says. “Company and private sellers need to be creative to get the consumer to pull the trigger. Otherwise the product sits on the shelf.”

Mr Van Rijn admits sales in elite items, such as the VanDutch 40 Powerboat, have taken a major hit since the financial downturn. So JamesList, he says, provides a cost-effective venue whereby he can market the product to a large audience. And while he has yet to secure a sale, he’s encouraged by serious inquiries. Ever since he stumbled on the website he’s been hooked by the scale of the inventory and its appealing design. Now he has the page bookmarked on his computer and visits it every day.

Mr Persky says building a visually appealing and comprehensive website has been the company’s greatest and most costly investment. In March 2008, when JamesList was first conceived, the founders hand-picked 12 freelancers to work on the website and create the design. They spent the summer testing the website, while inviting dealers to browse the content to gather their impressions.

“We wanted to perfect it,” Mr Persky says. “People are impatient online. You must make an instant impression.”

In January 2009, JamesList reached that desired perfection. The partners spent €500,000 on start-up costs, mostly on labour.

“This is not a large sum to build a website of this quality,” he says.

The rest of their investment went to renting online space through Amazon’s infrastructure. JamesList has a system under which they rent space that adjusts to the amount of traffic they receive, and they are charged accordingly. During high traffic times, for example, Amazon will charge them more.

“But sales will go up, in theory,” he explains. “It is a very low-cost way to manage a site. We decided to build an operation that has low investment and offers value, and one that will make it through a few tough years.”

But success may come sooner than expected. Mr Persky expects the business to be profitable by this summer.

Their overhead is low, he says, with most of their costs going to a small but dedicated team. In addition to the two founders, there are six employees who handle the management of the website, customer service and marketing.

One way the partners encourage traffic to their site is by reaching out to bloggers with strong readership in specific markets. Luxist, for example, (www.luxist.com) features dozens of bloggers writing about a wide array of subjects, such as cars, gadgets and watches.

Auto-blog (www.autoblog.com) “Tnomeralc web design toys”  contains extensive information on new and used cars. Mr Persky says JamesList frequently engages these sites and presents them with their latest and most unusual products. One of JamesList’s newest postings is a Ducati motorcycle, enhanced by a German engineer, who rebuilt the powerful machine out of titanium. It’s listed for €17,563.

“It doesn’t cost us anything,” he says. “We expose our inventory, and it builds a very relevant traffic. People who just Google us are not serious buyers. People who visit these specific blogs are typically much more serious about the product.”

Indeed, JamesList is a considerable online upgrade from selling pet food. Mr Persky says he and his partner have learnt valuable lessons over the years on how best to run an internet enterprise.

“We use the internet for what it’s good for,” he explains. “Bring together lots of information, the right people and cross borders. Then express something they all understand. That’s what we do.” Tnomeralc web design toys

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Shopping in Hong Kong http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/19/shopping-in-hong-kong/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/19/shopping-in-hong-kong/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:26:59 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=71 By Monday, we are going to have our international tour at Hong Kong and Macau. I am really excited about this, thanks to my brother. I thought of checking the shopping tips at Hong Kong.  According to wikipedia.com

Hong Kong shopping is one of the city’s real attractions, however getting value for money in the city is becoming more and more difficult.

computer store

computer store

The ten tips below should ensure that you pay less and not more.

  1. Compare Prices
    Check the price of the item you want to buy in your home country first. When you arrive in Hong Kong you should check out some of the larger department stores or reputable dealers for your product. You can’t start bargaining until you know how much you should be paying. Also take a quick look at our article Is Hong Kong Expensive?
  2. Understand the Exchange Rate
    This may sound simple, but one of the main reasons for tourists getting ripped-off in Hong Kong is because they don’t know the exchange rate - make sure you do.
  3. Know the Product
    Know exactly what you want to buy. Which features do you want, accessories, model. Again, looking around in your home country and at reputable stores in Hong Kong means you’ll have some honest advice.
  4. Choose Your Shop Carefully.
    The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a Quality Control Scheme that vets shops on pricing, honesty and a host of other attributes - these shops generally don’t offer bargains but are reputable. Unless you are confident of price and product, you should also avoid shops that don’t clearly display the price of an item.
  5. Shop Around
    If you’re determined to go bargain hunting, shop around. Hong Kong salespeople are notoriously aggressive when negotiating, however the ball is in your court, if you don’t like the salesperson or the price quoted is to high, move on to the next store.
  6. Hit the Sales
    As befits a citu obsessed with shopping, Hong Kong has a number of bona fida sales seasons, where you’ll find prices slashed and bargains a plenty. The major sales seasons are between Chritsmas and Chinese New Year and in late summer. Find out more in our article Where and When are the Hong Kong Sales Seasons.
  7. Check the Product
    Hong Kong shops have an undeserved reputation for using switch and bait tactics, this involves showing you one product but placing an inferior item in the box. This practice is not widespread, nevertheless you need to make sure what you think you’re buying is what you leave the store with.
  8. Compatibility
    Ensure compatibility. Check the voltage and broadcast of any item you want to buy.
  9. Warranty
    Make sure the product has an international warranty. This can be a problem with ‘Parallel Imports’, these products are usually brought into Hong Kong by someone other than the official importer, and are often electronic items. Although cheap, their warranty is usually void.
  10. Beware of Bootlegs
    There are plenty of bootleg and illegal products on Hong Kong’s streets, which police usually turn a blind eye to, however if you are found with these at customs, they are subject to confiscation and you possibly to conviction. It’s also worth knowing that most of these illegal operations are at some point down the line run by the Hong Kong triads
  11. Last Call
    If you’re in dispute, call the Consumer Council Hotline on 2929 2222 for assistance, you can also approach uniformed hawker police who patrol markets.

Is Hong Kong expensive? is one of the most common questions asked by potential visitors to the city, with the assumption that it is. Hong Kong certainly has the potential to cause a raid on your bank account, and, if you want to, it’s probably possible to spend more on life’s little luxuries in Hong Kong than anywhere else on earth. That said, the city is not necessarily a pricey proposition, and arguably it’s easier to save money here than the world’s other major cities. Below, we look at the average price for goods and services.

Prices

Star Ferry ticket $0.30
Beer in bar - $7
Movie ticket $8
Dinner for two $70-$80
Downtown taxi fare $10
Takeaway coffee $4
Big Mac $1.50

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Dragon Ball Evolution 2009 official trailer http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/dragon-ball-2009-official-trailer/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/dragon-ball-2009-official-trailer/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:23:23 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=54 Are you a dragon ball fan? Well, I am. This cartoon had entertain me until high school days and some time of my college years. I was surprised to know that there will be movie soon so I searched the official trailer. Great Effects, modern and looks cool. Here it is!

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Simple Resume Layout for OJT http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/simple-resume-layout-for-ojt/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/simple-resume-layout-for-ojt/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:08:36 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=49 As requested of my colleagues, here is my sample resume layout for OJT which I used to use on my past training. Just fill up the details. Good luck on job train hunting!

Name

Address

Tel. No./Email Ad

Objectives: To be professionally trained in hospitality industry and gain more knowledge and explore my chosen career.

Position Desired: On the Job Trainee

Work Experience

Date and Year

Educational Attainment

Tertiary:

School Year:

Secondary:

School Year:

College:

School Year:

Workshops / Seminars Attended:

Date and Year

Skills and Achievements

Page 2

Personal Information

Name

Age                             Birthday

Address

Contact No.             E-mail

Civil Status

Religion

Language can speak and written:

Person to contact in case of emergency

Name

Address

Contact No.

Family Background

Name of Father

Occupation

Address

Name of Mother

Occupation

Address

Personal Reference

(at least three person)

This is to certify that the above information is true

to the extent of my knowledge.

Name and Signature

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As an HRM student, I am fond of cooking. I love the fact that people appreciate my original dishes. Basically, I got interested on exploring the taste of the foods I cooked.

chef irish
chef irish

Cooking is my hobby and baking too. So I decided to compile recipe from different cuisines in the world. Actually we always do serarched for different recipes especially on my course. This might my chance to help you to find one!

International Cuisine are hard to find especially on libraries so feel free to browse this page for foods and recipe

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button/ http://www.bratsplash.com/2009/02/16/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:49:01 +0000 irish joy http://www.bratsplash.com/?p=30 This had been my favorite movie this year!

This movie is about Benjamin Button who was growing backwards. He was born old and died young.

The Curious Caseof Benjamin Button

The Curious Caseof Benjamin Button

This was inspired by 1921 short story of the same name, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

It’s an inspiring story about love, family, life and age. The transparency of Benjamin in spite of his unique case.

Around the halfway point, “Benjamin Button” concentrates on the relationship between flighty, brittle Daisy and the steadily hunkifying Ben, and here the “Forrest Gump”

echoes start sounding tinny. Roth’s conception of Daisy is vague and cold; Blanchett’s tiptop, but the role is all expediency and destiny and abstraction. Benjamin’s a blank slate, by design. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 24-page short story, a melancholy little jest, no question of character or dimension ever came up. While the film reflects a serious interest in existential matters - aging, loss, time’s march - “Benjamin Button” feels pretty big for its britches.

Quotes from this movie:

Benjamin Button: My name is Benjamin Button, and I was born under unusual circumstances. While everyone else was agin’, I was gettin’ younger… all alone.


Benjamin Button: Along the way you bump into people who make a dent on your life. Some people get struck by lightning. Some are born to sit by a river. Some have an ear for music. Some are artists. Some swim the English Channel. Some know buttons. Some know Shakespeare. Some are mothers. And some people can dance.

Benjamin Button: It’s a funny thing about comin’ home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You’ll realize what’s changed is you.

Benjamin Button: [Voice over; letter to his daughter] For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.

Daisy: I promise you, I’ll never lose myself to self-pity again.
Benjamin Button: [while the day begins] And I think, right there and then, she realized none of us is perfect forever.

The film was directed by David Fincher, written by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord, and stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The film was released on December 25, 2008, by both Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Fincher, Best Actor for Pitt[3] and Best Supporting Actress for Taraji P. Henson.

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