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Feb
21
Energy Saving Tips
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With the rising electricity costs and everything actually, here are some tips for every homeowner to follow to lessen that amount that always makes you frown every month:
From Lenddo.com:
- Unplug televisions and other electronic devices when not in use. Do not leave them on standby mode because this uses 10% to as much as 60% of the electricity, as if devices are switched on.
- Use compact fluorescent lights instead of incandescent bulb. Incandescent lamps really use a lot of electricity. A single 60-watt lamp which is used 5 hours/day would cost (at the present price of PhP 7/ KwH) PhP 63/month. If this lamp is replaced by a 12-watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) – which gives out the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent lamp – the cost per month would go down to about PhP 13/month, resulting in a PhP 50/month savings for just replacing a single lamp!
- Use natural light during the day. Open the blinds and shutters and allow some direct sunlight into your home.
- Lessen the use of air-conditioners or electric fans by having good ventilation at home. Windows or other openings on opposite sides of your home will help draw air through.
- Use electric fans instead of air-conditioners. Fans use 98% less electricity.
- Iron your clothes all at once. You will save energy on warming the iron each time you use it.
- When drying your clothes, (especially in the summer time) instead of using drying equipments, wring out clothes and hang them directly under the sun.
- Open refrigerators only when needed. According to Home Energy Magazine, door openings account for 7% of your fridge energy use. Close the fridge door quickly so that it does not use extra power to return to its optimal cooling level.
- Use katol, instead of using electric mosquito repellants
- Use kettle in heating water, instead of using electric heating devices
If you have other tips, please feel free to post them here:)
Sep
12
Weekend Food and Lifestyle Market coming to the South soon! Vendors wanted!
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SODERNO@MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTER – The newest weekend lifestyle market in the South!
Are you looking for a great place where you can enjoy shopping for innovative fashion fashion, arts and crafts and great-tasting food? Then come to SODERNO@MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTRE – Your newest weekend food and lifestyle market in the South!
From the same organizers that brought you the successful Mercato Centrale@BGC, SODERNO@MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTER – a destination weekend day and night lifestyle market where the whole family can enjoy THE BEST THAT THE SOUTH HAS TO OFFER. The market includes:
- FASHION. Innovative fashion finds and accessories from new designers.
- ARTS AND CRAFTS. Unique arts and crafts from up-and-coming artists.
- FOOD. Great-tasting gourmet dishes, delicacies and pastries from home chefs and bakers
- ORGANIC & NATURAL PRODUCE. Freshly harvested organic & natural fruits and vegetables and a selection of free-range meats, seafood and dairy products
SODERNO is a haven for emerging talents in fashion and the arts and for new and unique food finds!
We have the following market days:
- SODERNO LIFESTYLE MARKET every SATURDAY (7am-4pm). The Lifestyle market is the place to enjoy fashion, arts and crafts and food.
- SODERNO ORGANIC MARKET every SUNDAY (7am-4pm). The Organic Lifestyle market is the place to go for food, organic and natural produce and eco-friendly products.
- SODERNO NIGHT MARKET every FRIDAY & SATURDAY (6pm-3am). The vibrant Night market combines the best that each market has to offer: fashion, arts & crafts and, of course, food!
And you can enjoy SODERNO in a comfortable, well-ventilated, free wi-fi and pet-friendly environment!
SODERNO is located at the Molito Lifestyle Center (the location of the former Big Bang sa Alabang) at the corners of Alabang Zapote Road, Madrigal Avenue and Commerce Avenue (in front of Alabang Town Center and Ayala Alabang Village).
SODERNO starts on October 14 (Friday) and EVERY weekend thereafter! Make SODERNO your weekend lifestyle market habit!
If you have unique fashion finds or you are a fashion designer/entrepreneur, if you are an arts/crafts vendor/supplier or artist, or if you are a cook/chef/baker or food supplier/entrepreneur or you just like to cook/bake and are interested to be apply as vendor-partner, please email us at admin@soderno.com or text 09178401152. We have special discounted rates for those who apply before October 14. Please apply soonest as slots are limited.
May
28
Munti City Hall returns “anti-condom ordinance” to Barangay Ayala Alabang
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As submitted to us by Alabang resident Rodolfo Quinio:
On May 24, 2011, the Muntinlupa City Council remanded to the Barangay Ayala Alabang its ordinance 2 -2011 due to the following reasons:
a. The ordinance has two (2) titles, i.e. a) the protection of the unborn & b) regulation of sale and distribution of condoms and contraceptives to minors. This is an procedural infirmity in the sense that there should only be one title.
b. Curtailing the sale of condoms and contraceptive to minors could put the minors in a graver predicament due to the impulsive and reckless behavior of these minors.
c. Only the FDA under R.A. 9711 has the authority to regulate the sale and distribution of contraceptives.
d. Condoms are considered to be general merchandise items and again only upon a verified complaint before FDA can after due process act on the regulation of certain brands which may be found wanting of quality.
e. The barangay has not shown any justification that would show how the prohibition and sale of condoms and contraceptives could contribute to the prevention of an evil the barangay is seeking to prevent.
f. The prohibition of condoms and contraceptives cannot be compared to the prohibition of sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors as health effects are not the same. Furthermore, these condoms and contraceptives carry the recognition by the FDA that these products are safe.
g. Parental rights must extend to the rights of parents to raise, nurture, discipline and influence their children in the way they want to.
We’ll keep you posted on updates regarding this issue.
May
26
The Parañaque City Government, in cooperation with the Nat’l. Risk Reduction & Disaster Management Council, Office of Civil Defense, DILG, Phil. Red Cross (P’que Branch-Rizal Chapter) and barangay government units sponsored back-to-back trainings on disaster preparedness.
The seminar on First Aid, Basic Life Support and ambulance operations had members of barangay disaster brigades, Bernabe Quick Response Team, P’que DepEd employees and Parañaque Diocese personnel as participants while the training on disaster management was attended by Parañaque Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (PDRRMC) committee heads and barangay chairpersons.
The trainings were handled by instructors from the Parañaque Red Cross, P’que Elite Rescue Unit (P.E.R.U.), Pasig Rescue Head Richie Angeles, OCD-NCR Training Head Edna Conda and OCD-NCR Dir. Susan Cruz.
In photo: Mayor Jun Bernabe (center) joined by Planning Officer Engineer Benigno Rivera poses for posterity with the participants and resource persons of the two seminars on disaster risk reduction, response and management. (Public Information Office).
Apr
18
by Justin Glow (RSS feed) on Jul 18th 2007 at 11:51AM
Driving when tired is no fun at all. In fact, some studies have shown that a drowsy driver can be as dangerous as a drunk driver. Here are six tips to keep you awake and feeling fresh on your next road trip. Remember, though — if you’re feeling tired, there’s no shame in pulling over and napping. This is the single most important thing you can do when driving for long periods of time. Stay safe out there!
Ingesting highly-caffeinated substances is the obvious, most well-worn method used to keep millions of dreary drivers awake. My personal favorite is dark, black coffee of the been-on-the-burner-for-12-hours, gas station variety. It tastes like roasted trash, but it’s strong like an ox and does the job. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll reach for a Starbucks DoubleShot (it even has its own Web site!). They’re extremely expensive for what little you get, but the caffeine content is high, and they’re mighty tasty. There’s also the caffeine pill option: No-Doze, Vivarin, and a billion other brightly-labeled brands found on the checkout counters at gas stations. If you go this route, use them sparingly and drink a lot of water.
If you’re traveling with someone, make them talk to you. This might seem obvious, but it’s the easiest and cheapest way to keep awake when driving. If you’re on the road for long periods of time, and switching off between drivers, this can be a problem — especially if there are only two people in the car. One person drives, the other sleeps, rotate every few hours; you can see how this could be problematic. How can someone sleep and talk to you at the same time? Good question. When I’m on a road trip, I typically stay awake anytime the car is moving — whether I’m driving or not. This is good for two reasons: 1) Both people are awake at all times, and 2) there are two people gauging tiredness. If the passenger is feeling ultra-tired, chances are the driver is too. Time to pull over and rest!
Use an electronic device to alert you of your tiredness. In recent years, many companies have come out with these little battery-operated devices that attach to your ear — similar to one of those ultra-dorky Bluetooth headsets — and let out a screech when you nod off. These are great in theory, but if you’re at the point of nodding off while driving, you shouldn’t be behind the wheel. Even so, the extra precaution wouldn’t hurt. Here’s an idea: those Bluetooth headsets everyone is wearing nowadays should have this built into them.
Make frequent, short stops to rest and/or stretch. Make it a ritual — every 100 miles or so, find a gas station, truck stop, or rest area and pull over. Stretch your legs, take a quick nap, get some fresh air, shoot a deer; do whatever it takes to revive you for the next 100 miles. Most Wal-Marts will allow you to park in their lot for a quick nap (they sell rifles too!), so take advantage of this when applicable. For reference, here’s an updated-daily list of Wal-Marts that DO NOT allow over-night parking. It’s amazing what even a 15-minute nap can do for your stamina, so don’t hesitate to take a regularly scheduled break.
Stock up on audio media to keep you entertained, interested, and alive. The only time I’ve ever listened to an audiobook was on a solo road trip. Bill Bryson taught me a little bit of everything I need to know about our universe in the audio version of A Short History of Nearly Everything, and it kept me alert the entire time. Make sure you switch it up, though. Too much of one thing can hypnotize you into a dreary sleep, so I always switch between music and “talking” media every few hours. Podcasts are a good, free (most times) alternative to audiobooks, and you don’t necessarily have to have an iPod or other MP3 player. Most podcasts give you the option of downloading the raw .MP3 file (instead of streaming it) which can easily be converted to .WAV and burned to a CD using any major burning utility.
Bring along road-friendly snacks to munch on. My favorite is sunflower seeds. Not only are they tasty, but they give me something to do while breaking the monotony of the open road. I have a routine when it comes to prying those little suckers out of their shells, and it goes a little something like this (to the tune of that one Daft Punk song): suck it, bite it, split it, remove it, separate it, chew it, spit it, repeat! Or you can kill two birds with one stone by munching on SumSeeds: Caffeinated Sunflower Seeds! Other snacks that have worked for me are sour, hard confectioneries that take some time to finish. Remember Warheads, those super-sour candies that contort your face into a perpetual, invisible-straw-sucking mask? Those things are S-O-U-R! There’s absolutely no way you’d fall asleep with one in your mouth. If you’re a health nut, apples also work well.
