LOCO OVER LEOQUE

Thanks to my office buddy S, I stumbled upon this interesting furniture site. I am officially saying goodbye to knockdown, wood laminated furniture because I can actually have REAL wood furniture at just a fraction of the price.

At the moment I have zeroed in on some choice pieces, which I plan to score next payday (insert crossed fingrs here). Check them out...
Affordable, tasteful and durable. I am positive I need not have to take countless furniture "medical travels" because I have been told that these pieces are sturdy as ever.

I am so sorry Stam. You would have to wait.

HOUSE OF LEOQUE
2943-I Gen Del Pilar cor South Superhiway
Bangkal, Makati City
T +6327991927/ +632.2155561 / +63917.582 6711/ +63915 3783437
H: http://leoque.multiply.com

I SCREAM FOR KRISPY SKREMES

Krispy Kreme Halloween goers will again experience a medley of the sweet and the scary with the new spooky delights for this year--including a spider web doughnut.

Customers have until October 31st to share the best treat in the neighborhood, Krispy Kreme's Halloween Combo, with friends and family. This year's Halloween Combo includes Krispy Kreme's pumpkin-shaped doughnut, two classic ring doughnuts, one with a creamy orange icing, and the other with chocolate icing and black and orange Halloween sprinkles, and the mysteriously-yummy spider web doughnut.

Better get that natural fat burner ready to prepare for these limited edition halloween treats. For updates on special promotions, exclusive offers and local events, join "Friends of Krispy Kreme" by visiting www.KrispyKreme.com.ph.

AWOO-OOT! WOOT!

Better get those mortgage life insurance rates ready. These PAL deals are heart-stopping indeed!

Avail of PAL's Halloween promo fares at http://www.philippineairlines.com/special_offers/promofares/halloween.jsp or call PAL Reservations at (02) 855-8888 or visit your nearest PAL ticket office.

Prices are EXCLUSIVE of government taxes (in the Philippines and foreign destinations) and other fees that are to be collected at the airport.

TRAVEL VALIDITY:
- Valid from 04NOV09 to 10DEC09 and 11JAN10 to 04FEB10 for OUTBOUND TRAVEL

MINIMUM and MAXIMUM STAY:
- 2 days/8 days

SALES POLICIES:
- Tickets must be issued on/after 25OCT09 and on/before 30OCT09
- Extension of ticket validity is not permitted

RESERVATIONS, PAYMENT AND TICKETING:
- Tickets must be issued 24 hours after confirmed reservations or on/before 30OCT09 whichever is earlier
- For reservations confirmed on 30OCT09, tickets must be issued on 30OCT09

RESTRICTIONS:
- Changes are not permitted
- Rebooking/rerouting/reissuance/upgrading/endorsement are not permitted
- Fares and surcharges are non-refundable
- No child/infant discount

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
- Mileage accrual and Service Class Upgrade award do not apply on this fare
- Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms

Hurry!! Limited seats only!!! For sale and ticketing from 25 to 30 October 2009 only.

ROCKWELL'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN TREAT

Unless you'll be going out of town for those orlando vacations, here's something to consider for the upcoming long weekend.

Channel your inner kid and head on over to the Rockwell Tent on October 31 for their Wizard’s House of Wonders. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy the magic show and trick or treat activities with your children. Avail of tons of freebies including video game passes, chocolates, face painting and so much more.

Tickets are P500 for one adult and one child.

Rockwell Tent
Powerplant Mall
Rockwell Center, Makati city
T: +632.8981702
W: powerplantmall.multiply.com

A VIEW TO A CHILL

If the BER months' cooler nights still aren't enough for you, here's something that guarantees to send more chills down your spine...It’s gonna be a “chilling” Fright Night night come Hallows Eve as Rockwell patrons get to watch classic scary movies and have unlimited ice cream for the whole night (better save a few bucks for your stash of mesothelioma once you reach ice cream saturation point!)

Tickets are available at Ice Cream Bar in Joya Tower, Rockwell. Call the store at 403-0891.

BOO!

I bet even the neighborhood Tacoma car accident lawyer would be tickled pink with this one-of-a-kind, heart-thumpin, traffic-stoppin Halloween shindig from Hotel Intercon...InterContinental Manila Little House of Horror is opening its doors again to witches, night owls and ghouls of all ages on October 31, from 3 to 9 p.m. Yummy food & drinks, awards, games, prizes and trick or treat await guests.

For tickets, please call 793-700 local 263 or 232. Admission is P750 for those below 8 years old and P950 for adults.

Happy Halloween!

SHOW YOUR PINOY PRIDE

Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering Filipino Pride movement behind shouting proud Filipinos, entrepreneurs and consumers alike, is also behind the success of Global Pinoy Bazaar, an annual assembly of individuals passionate about being Filipino and the potential of Filipino food, crafts and other products. On its fifth year, Yabang Pinoy promises the biggest and best yet, at the Global Pinoy Bazaar 2009.

Do something different for your Christmas shopping list this year: Support Pinoy, Shop Pinoy.

Rockwell Tent
Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St.,
Bel-Air Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
Philippines
November 14, 2009 - Sunday November 15, 2009

GOT A BUSINESS?

Celebrating the inherent Pinoy entrepreneurial nature, PLDT-SME Nation is launching SUKI the first business-networking site that enables entrepreneurs to interact and transact with their digital customers in a social community-networking set-up. The launch will happen at the Legazpi Sunday Market grounds in Makati on Oct. 18, which is open for everyone.

With the onset of the digital market scene, small-and-medium enterprises (SME) now have the opportunity to tap into a wider customer base, both locally and globally through the Internet.

PLDT-SME Nation’s Suki is a specialized networking site dedicated to entrepreneurs who want to go into selling and promoting their products and services online. Say for example the Monaco Rare Coin, it can promote its expertise on precious stones and coin collection referrals. It can also allow collectors who share the same passion to network and interact with one another.

The Suki site serves as a venue for a user-friendly online community of small and medium enterprises (SME), allowing them to do business with customers and fellow SMEs.

To know more about the wonderful world of Suki, see you at the Legazpi Sunday Market tomorrow!

THEY'RE HERE!

If you're on the lookout for unique gifts for her, look no further. I stumbled upon a unique site, tenthousandvillages.com, which showcases a host of artistically crafted finds. But if you want to take gift-giving a notch further, why not consider giving her mineral make up? I bet she'd be surprised that you took the time out to painstakingly select colors and blends to match your special someone's skin tone. Look at what I received via parcel today...
Why not get one for her too?

IZAKAYA KIKUFUJI

The name can be quite a mouthful, but wait till you get a mouthful of the gastronomic delights from this quait little japanese place along Pasong Tamo!

Kikufuji has earned great reviews from foodies, especially the lunch crowd because of their affordable bentos and combos. Just imagine, for a little over 200 bucks, you get yourself a serving of miso soup, rice, and dessert (I usually go for the iced coffee!) which come bundled with sashimi...

cold salad...
hot veggie salad...
and your choice of a rice meal. My favorite is the tempura but during my last visit, I opted for good old katsudon!
Plus, you get to down all these with bottomless house tea! With an upcoming wedding this December, God help point me to a fast weight loss regimen.

Izakaya Kikufuji
A: 2277 Pasong Tamo, Makati City
T: +632.8937319

STUMBLED UPON...

This mineral make-up website gives away samples for F.R.E.E. I'm about to hit the enter button to send my mailing details. I'm hoping somebody could give me feedback though if I'm doing the right thing. If you want your own free make-up sample, log on to: http://www.ellanaminerals.com.

WHAT TO DO WITH P20.00?

Let me count the ways.

Have yourself two stickloads of fishballs from the neighborhood pica-pica stand (our favorite is Potdog)...

Ride an automated animal at Market! Market! for 5 minutes...

Cheap and fun. Easy on the pocket and on the body (no need for those best weight loss pills). Pure bliss.

Market! Market!

Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

CHARACTER CAKES, ANYONE?

For the past years, the cakes from Kitchen Krafts (ordered via our "suking" party planner, Party Station) have always taken centerstage in all of my son's birthday parties. And this year was no exception.
With the perfect combination of great craftsmanship, quick turnaround and reasonable pricing, how can one go wrong? And it goes without saying that their cakes and cupcakes, especially their chocolate flavored ones are the B-E-S-T (never mind if I would have to resort to top weight loss pills sometime soon)!

This year, due to unavoidable circumstances, Party Station was kind enough to allow me to directly coordinate with Kitchen Krafts and everything was a breeze. And I hope your party planning team up with Kitchen Krafts would be fab too. Happy planning!

Kitchen Krafts
T: +632.5335288
A: 456 Calbayog St corner Samat St. Mandaluyong City
E: kakekrafts@yahoo.com

FLOOD PROOF YOUR CAR

Ondoy's nonstop rains last week submerged scores of vehicles in Metro Manila, resulting in damage to car engines, interiors, even chrome accessories.

TopGear suggests several practical tips to keep in mind before and after a flood to at least mitigate the damage that it will inflict on our cars. Here they are:

1. If you're still scouting for a place to live in, try to choose an area that is not prone to flooding.

2. If you're joining a new company, determine whether its office location has a tendency to be inundated with rainwater. If it does, look for a relatively high ground to park your car at. Flash floods occur very quickly.

3. Familiarize your daily route to and from work. Which streets easily flood? Can you avoid passing through these streets when it's raining?

4. If you live in a flood-prone area, be sure to specify to your car-insurance agent that you want "acts of God" to be stipulated in your policy. Your peace of mind is definitely worth the extra premium.

5. If possible, raise the level of your garage to a significantly higher plane than the main road. A mere six inches could spell the difference between a dry car and a doomed one.

6. If you encounter a flooded street with water as high as your car's doorsill, turn back or find a high parking ground. There's a good chance you will stall in the middle of the flood. Don't take chances.

7. If the floodwater is still passable, drive slowly and in first gear, your right foot constantly pressed on the gas pedal. The goal is to keep going without stalling the engine, because water will get into your exhaust pipe if you bog down even momentarily.

8. If you do stall in deep water-particularly floodwater that already reaches the base of your windshield-call for help and have your car towed. The same goes for when your parked car has been submerged in water. Do not attempt to start the engine. You will severely damage your car if water has already found its way into the engine and powertrain components. The oil, the oil filter, the transmission fluid and the brake fluid will all have to be changed.

9. Disconnect the battery until everything has dried. Common sense dictates that electric current and water don't mix.

10. If your cabin has been penetrated by floodwater, have it cleaned and restored by a professional car-interior detailer. If the water has soiled the seats beyond redemption, have them reupholstered. Of course, the bottom line to all of these tips is this: If the total cost of all the repairs is already unreasonably high, just buy yourself a new car.

SMART WAYS TO PAY IT FORWARD

As we all struggle to rebuild, restore, secure property and life insurance quotes, and pick up the pieces of our lives after the trail of destruction the Typhoon "Ondoy" left behind, here are some SMART ways to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters--

Donation:

1) Via SMART Money -- SMART Money accountholders may help victims of typhoon Ondoy by donating to the PLDT Smart Foundation Inc. (PSF) Ondoy-Smart Money account. Text ONDOY to 270. Or go to your Smart Money menu > purchase > mpay > store code (ONDOY) > pay from > choose card > amount > confirmation (OK) > enter W-Pin.

2) Via RED CROSS -- SMART subscribers may help victims of typhoon Ondoy by donating to the Philippine National Red Cross via text. Text RED <10,> to 4483. Example: To donate P100, text RED 100 to 4483. Only donated amount will be deducted from your current load. No other charges applied.

3) DONATION IN THE FORM OF RELIEF GOODS may be turned over at the following SMART Wireless Centers: SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall, Ali Mall, Gateway, SM Fairview, SM North Annex, ATC South Mall, and Megamall. Selected PLDT business offices (locations to be announced) will also be accepting donated relief goods.

Relief operation:

1) SMART Libreng Tawag Centers at the following: Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City; Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City; and Cainta Municipal Hall. Affected residents may make calls for free and/or charge cellphones for free. Another Libreng Tawag Center to be set up ASAP in San Mateo, Rizal.

2) SMART Relief Goods Distribution Centers will be set up within the week right by the SMART Libreng Tawag Centers at Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City and Cainta Municipal Hall.

3) PLDT Medical Services at Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City provides emergency medical assistance. Additional medical assistance to be set up by Makati Medical Center and Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital ASAP beside the other stations SMART Libreng Tawag Centers (Pasig, Cainta, and soon San Mateo).

4) SMART relief distribution will also be done within the week in Marilao, Bulacan and Arayat, Pampanga.

Please spread the word.