Fruit Ninja addicted

Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a cluster of up to 200 fruitlets. The largest watermelon ever grown weighed 262 pounds. An orange is technically a Hesperidium, a kind of berry. How did I become a fruit trivia guru? My expanding collection of fruit-related fun facts are courtesy of the biggest distraction in my life: Fruit Ninja.

Ever since I saw my friends playing the iPhone game during registry three months ago, I have been obsessed. I spend passing periods, car rides and will admittedly even forgo talking to my friends in favor of slicing up mangoes with my samurai sword. I dodge the trap bombs and jump at fruit combos to get the highest possible score. I even learn a fun fruit fact at the end of every round. Of course, this has become an excuse to opt out of doing my homework for this similarly scholarly moment while simultaneously indulging my addiction.

Fruit Ninja has turned me into a gaming nerd. I still don’t know how to play a Game Boy, and I can barely even operate my computer, but recently I’ve caught myself daydreaming about flying pears. My daily high score dictates my mood, so I am forced to keep my eyes glued to the screen to avoid the nasty effects of withdrawal.

My nightly attempt to study is frequently interrupted by challenge requests from some of my equally obsessed friends, which has been no help to my junior-year sleep cycle. I’ve been forced to exile my phone to a separate room or find myself distracted by the rare dragon fruit and its 50-point bonus. This, at least, shows progress; I’m beginning to confront this out-of-hand situation.

As far as I knew before purchasing this app, I didn’t have an addictive personality. In fact, up until a week ago, Fruit Ninja was still the only app I’d ever bought. By the time I realized the extent of my obsession with Fruit Ninja, I had made a whole new discovery, brought to me in the form of a catchy song blasting from my friend’s computer. Once I saw the Robot Unicorn Attack app, soaring fruits were soon replaced by stampeding unicorns. Yet, no matter how much I love magical creatures and inspiring theme songs, I will always drift back to my swift blade, the familiar fruit juice splatter on the walls and my sensei, a wealth of fruit-slicing knowledge.

14 straight win of HEAT

NEW YORK – LeBron James scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead defending NBA champion Miami past New York 99-93 on Sunday as the Heat matched its record win streak with a 14th victory in a row.
James also contributed 11 assists and seven rebounds and his steal and fast break slam dunk with 23 seconds remaining provided a final exclamation point for a Miami squad that lost twice to the Knicks already this season.
“We showed we can play with them,” James said. “We can play with anybody, the best in the East and the West.”
The Heat trailed by as much as 16 points in the first half and 59-45 at half-time before rallying to keep the Knicks to only 34 points in the second half – three fewer than New York managed in the second quarter alone.
“We had a lot of adversity but we were able to stick through the rough patches and get well-needed win on the road,” James said. “We came out with a sense of urgency going into the second half.”
The Heat matched the club record win streak, set in the 2004-05 season, and their current run is the second-longest win streak in the NBA this season to a 17-game win streak by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Dwyane Wade added 20 points for Miami while Chris Bosh contributed 16 for the Heat, 14 of them in the second half.
New York’s Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 32 points while J.R. Smith added 13 points and 12 rebounds and Jason Kidd scored 14 points.
The Heat improved to 43-14, the second-best record in the NBA trailing only San Antonio, while the Atlantic division-leading Knicks, who committed 18 turnovers, fell to 35-21.
Raymond Felton’s layup pulled the Knicks within 93-91 late in the fourth quarter but James answered with a layup and Bosh sank a jumper to boost Miami’s lead to 97-91.
Felton followed with two free throws but after the Knicks rebounded a James miss, he stole the ball and slammed in the final basket, closing a game-ending 14-6 Heat run to give Miami a sixth consecutive road triumph.
“We got stops and we made a couple shots. I guess that’s the equalizer to win in late-game situations,” James said. “You have got to make stops and get points offensively.”

Marinduque State College Bus Accident

BAGUIO CITY—Families from Marinduque are expected to arrive here early today not to marvel at this year’s Baguio Flower Festival street dancing and floral float parade but to help identify the seven dead from Thursday evening’s bus crash on Marcos Highway in Benguet.
The 31 students of Marinduque State College (MSC) were on the Baguio leg of a Manila-Ilocos-Baguio field trip from Feb. 18 to 21 and were being driven back to Manila along with two teachers and two tour guides when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a food container truck along the highway in Sitio Bontiwey, Barangay Badiwan in Tuba, Benguet.
The accident happened at 10:30 p.m. shortly after the Alfa tour bus  had passed the Baguio-Tuba boundary. The tour bus driver, Roger Cuyo, was among the injured.
The truck, owned by the Havi Food Services Phils., was delivering frozen products to a fast-food restaurant in Baguio. It was badly smashed during the collision.
Police said the tour bus also struck a Baguio-bound bus but none of its three passengers were hurt. The tour bus had two more drivers onboard to relieve Cuyo, police said.
Rescuers said they found six people already dead when they reached the accident site. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) requested the families to identify the fatalities.
Rescuers brought 35 people to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment, many of them aged between 19 and 22.
On Friday morning, the OCD said one of those rescued, student Marvin Palatino, died at the hospital.
Dr. Leodegario Jalos Jr., vice president for academic affairs of MSC, confirmed the death of tourism students Diane Laurio and Palatino, and teachers Jenny Liza Lantoria and Mariel Mingi.
Princess Pastorfide, also a student, was reportedly among those who died but Jalos said her body has yet to be identified. Leopoldo Nana, a reliever-driver, and Carlo Pintor, a tour guide, were also among the dead.
A pall of gloom yesterday descended upon the campus of MSC, the province’s only state college, after news on the death of three students and two teachers came.
Jalos also confirmed that 28 other students were hurt, two of them in critical condition.
“We mourn with the families of those who died and we will help them in all of their needs, including legal assistance,” he said.
He said the field trip was authorized, as Lantoria, the department chair, who was one of the fatalities, was able to comply with the requirements needed by the Commission on Higher Education and MSC.
MSC officials, including its president, Dr. Romulo Malvar, Jalos and Office of the Student Affairs director Arnel Lantita were scheduled  to leave on Friday for a 12-hour trip to Baguio City along with the parents of the 31 students who joined the field trip.
Supt. Jesus Cambay, Baguio city police director, said “the [tour] bus was clearly speeding,” based on initial police investigation.
Cambay said the Badiwan section of Marcos Highway is prone to accidents. Last year during the 17th staging of the annual flower festival, a passenger bus collided with a car almost on the same spot, injuring 26 people, he said.

NIETES VS FUENTES: A CLASSIC DRAW

NIETES VS FUENTES: A CLASSIC DRAW

CEBU CITY - It was the see-saw tactical battle everyone expected. The two champions started their fight probing and feinting. Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes, the defending WBO light flywiegth champion, landed with his overhand rights and right hooks. Moises Fuentes, the challenger from Mexico and WBO minimumweight champion, came out firing with hooks and crosses in the second round, with Nietes landing in the final minute of the round.

In the third, Nietes landed his counters but Fuentes began to target Nietes' midsection and continued his body assault in the 4th. Nietes exhibited his excellent ability to slip punches and lateral movement and once again scored with his right hand with increasing regularity sending the crowd into a frenzy.

But in the 6th, Fuentes showed his resiliency and heart and inflicted cuts on both of the Filipino's eyebrows. One cut was due to a punch, the other, ruled by Referee Jack Reiss as inflicted by an accidental clash of heads.

A bleeding Nietes initiated a tactical retreat in the 7th and 8th, with Fuentes continuing his pressure. The crowd grew restless with the Mexican having more pop in his punches. The give and take battle continued in the 9th and 10th rounds.

With most of the rounds difficult to score, the last two rounds became life and death for both fighters. Nietes regained the spring in his step just in time, and landed scoring blows while avoiding Fuentes' charge with lateral movement. The crowd inside the Pacific Ballroom of the waterfront Hotel cheered and willed Nietes to fight before the final round where his hit and run tactics enabled him to score the much needed points.

The final bell brought the crowd to their feet with a collective applause. The three judges scorecards read – Atty. Danrex Tapdasan – 115-113 for Nietes while Adelaide Byrd - 114-114 and Pat Rusell - 114-114. All three scored the last two rounds for the Filipino enabling Nietes to retain his title.

Remedies in the Year of the Water Snake 2013

                                                          

The year brings you some good stars which can lead to lots of good news provided that you manage to overcome the star of reducing energy. There is strong income and promotion luck in your chart, so you must strengthen your Rat energy using the Wealth Granting Tree on your work desk. Actualize good luck with the Big Auspicious Mirror in the North of your living room. You should also display the Tortoise Water Feature in the North of your living room to enhance wealth and success luck. As competition will be high, you should display the Victory Flag in the North. Tap into the luck of your secret friend with the Wish Fulfilling Cow placed on your work desk. To further enhance networking luck, you need to hang up the 4 Friends Windchime in the Southeast. Strengthen health luck with the 7-Medicine Buddha Plaque or the Longevity Vase placed in the Southwest of your living room. This will be a good year to consolidate your love life, so you should display the Double Happiness Plaque beside your bed.



                                                           

A lucky year is in store for the Ox as you play host to a number of very auspicious stars. Interpersonal relationships however will be afflicted, so you should also carry the Popularity Medallion in your breast pocket. The Ox is also an ally of the Snake, which brings additional luck thru their friendship. Complete your luck with the Trinity Animals on your work desk, and living room. To activate the Star of Golden deity, you should display either Chundi, or the Thousand Arm Kuan Yin Crystal Ball in your home. To protect against misfortune and also to overcome the yearly conflict star, you should display the White Umbrella Goddess Plaque. For wealth luck, you should use the Dzambhala Water Feature in the Northeast. To ward off jealous people, you should carry the Samantabhara Mirror in your bag as it will also magnify your success. To amplify good luck, you can either wear the Trinity Ring, the Trinity Watch or carry the Tree of Wealth Mirror.



                                                          

The tiger can expect a fairly lucky year with the lucky #8 star bringing wealth and good news. Unfortunately, a number of malicious stars cause some mischief and brings obstacles. You are in side-conflict with the Tai Sui and as such, mishaps and misfortune will periodically happen. To make the most of the year, you should enhance wealth luck with the Wealth Granting Tree in the Northeast, and carry the Tai Sui keychain with you. Display the Tai Sui Plaque together with the Pi Yao with Implements in the Southeast. Once of the most worrying star afflicting your chart is the Robbery Star. To counter its effects, you should place the Night Safety Amulet in your car and in your bag. To protect your home, you should place the Double Rhinoceros in the West corner. To protect against mishaps and for changing your luck, place the Noble Stack of Auspiciousness Plaque facing your main door. To enhance relationships and counter the yearly conflict star, you should carry the Popularity Medallion with you at all time


                                                           

The Rabbit is in a quarrelsome mood this year as the argumentative energies of the #3 star gains a foothold in their chart. In addition, the 3 killings reside in their corner and equally bad is the natural disaster star. The most important is to control the quarrelsome energies with the 3-Harmony animals. You should display them in the living room, on your work desk and in your bedroom as well. You should carry the Peace & Harmony Amulet together with the Annual Amulet of Protection with you at all times to promote peace and smoothness in all that you do. To protect your home you will need to display the White Umbrella Goddess Plaque in the living room to overcome misfortune. Place the 3 Celestial Guardians in the East to protect against 3 kinds of bad luck. Invoke divine help by displaying the Green Tara in the living room. Place the 6 Coins Dragon Plaque on your work desk to improve career luck.


                                                           

Relationship luck improves, and bringing with it, some good news. This is a year for the Dragon to eat humble pie and work more in the background, as a number of unfortunate stars can cause annoyance and problems this year. You should display the Wealth Bringing Pair of Elephants in your living room to enhance wealth, and place the 6 Coins Dragon Plaque on your work desk to improve career luck. Place the 3 Celestial Guardians in the East to protect against 3 kinds of bad luck. Improve relationships further with the Peony and & Phoenix Vase. Carry the Peace & Harmony Amulet together with the Annual Amulet of Protection with you at all times to ensure that you are well protected against gossiping and backstabbing. Protect your home against bad people with the White Umbrella Goddess Plaque in the living room. To protect against mishaps and for changing your luck, place the Noble Stack of Auspiciousness Plaque facing your main door.



                                                          

This year brings improvement as health and relationship luck improves. This is your year and you are given support by the Tai Sui, so it becomes very important that you do not incur his anger. Carry the Tai Sui Keychain with you, and display the Tai Sui Plaque in the Southeast. It is preferable for you to visit the temples and make offerings to the Tai Sui and to display the Pi Yao with Implements in the Southeast. As the element of the year weakens your Snake energy, you should display the Wind Horse Plaque in your living room to enhance wealth and success luck, and hang up the 4 Friends Wind chime in the Southeast to protect your relationships. Display the 7-Medicine Buddha Plaque facing your main door to further protect your health. To protect your spirit and inner strength, wear the Trinity Knot Ring and display the Trinity Animals on your work desk. You should also carry the Samantabhara Mirror in your work bag to actualize wishes and help achieve your goals


                                                           


The Horse recovers after the bad luck of last year, but there are still some unlucky stars that continue to bring obstacles and mishaps. The horse's inner strength continues to suffer as water in the year subdues its fire. Display the 9-Ring Sword in the South together with the Running Horse with 3rd eye to strengthen your intrinsic strength. To protect against mishaps and for changing your luck, place the Noble Stack of Auspiciousness Plaque facing your main door. Display the Precious Ministeri n the living room to invite the Nobleman luck into your home. Display 3 of the 3-Legged Bird and Sun in your office to reduce conflict energy and carry the Popularity Medallion with you at all times to further improve networking luck. Keep the Night Safety Amulet in your car to prevent unwanted mishaps and loss. Keep the Samantabhara Mirror in your work bag to help actualize good luck and display the Big Auspicious Mirror in the North of your living room, or on your work desk facing away from you to capture wealth luck.




                                                           


Your Health suffers this year as a result of illness stars combining with the Yi Duo star. Furthermore, the Yin House exerts its energy draining effects on you. Carry the Health Medallion with you at all times and display the 7-Medicine Buddha Plaque in your living room facing the main door. It is important that you replace your bedside Wu Luos this year. Wear the Trinity Ring, or Trinity Watch to help counter the effects of the Yi Duo and display the Kalachakra Stupa in the center of your home to overcome both the annual misfortune star as well as to counter then effects of the Yin House. Display the 8 Auspicious Bell in the Southwest and ring it daily. To enhance for good fortune, place the Big Auspicious Mirror in the North of your living room and carry the Samantabhara Mirror in your work bag to help actualize good luck. To protect money luck, you need to place the Camel in your living room.




                                                          


After the arguments and conflicts of 2012, your health suffers. Relationships will have a chance to mend; however, the likely hood of mishaps will increase. Your health luck is not very good, so you should carry the Health Medallion, or display the 7-Medicine Buddha Plaque in your living room. You are in side conflict with the god of the year, therefore, it is important that you carry the Tai Sui keychain with you and display the Tai Sui Plaque in the Southeast of your home. There is also a need to place the Pi Yao with Implements in the Southeast. Being the secret friend of the Snake, you should capture follow the leader luck and display the Trinity Animals in the Southwest. To invite heaven assistance into your home, display the Heaven Seal in the Southwest together with the 8 Auspicious Bell and ring it daily. You should invite Chundi to your home to reduce bad luck.




                                                           


There is good wealth potential and success together with material luck comes into your chart, however, in return there is a strong chance that you will suffer financial losses due to being cheated or unexpected expenditure. In the worst case there could be physical injury in addition to getting robbed. As such you need to carry the Night Safety Amulet in your bag and hang up the Rhino & Elephant carving in your car. You are an ally of the Snake, thus displaying the Trinity Animals in the West corner of your home will bring allies and good luck. Make the most of this year and strengthen success luck with the Wind Horse Plaque in your living room. Display the Wealth Granting Tree in the Northeast. Place the 3 Celestial Guardians in the East to protect against 3 kinds of bad luck. To actualize material gains, place the Earth Seal on your work desk. Invite the annual nobleman into your home with the Precious Minister in your living room.




                                                           


The #6 heaven star brings improvement to the Dog and you can be sure that many happy events both big and small will materialize this year. To ensure that good events come about, you need to have the Big Auspicious Mirror in the North. Although many good things will happen, there is also a possibility of mishaps and accidents occurring. Thus, it is important that you strengthen success luck by displaying the Noble Stack of Auspiciousness Plaque in the Northwest together with the 6 Smooth Coins Plaque to activate the #6 star. You should place the Precious Minister together with the White Umbrella Crystal Ball in your living room for Nobleman luck and protection against bad people. Carry the Samantabhara Mirror in your bag to protect against bad influences. Place the Green Tara on your work desk to help remove obstacles and reduce problems. It is also advisable that you keep the Night Safety Amulet in your car.




                                                           


The Boar is in direct conflict with Tai Sui this year and has the Sui Po star making it likely that you will encounter mishaps, unnecessary expenditure and worries all thru 2013. Money luck will be generally good, with unexpected money coming in provided that you appease the Tai Sui and enhance networking. You should carry the Tai Sui keychain with you and display the Tai Sui Plaque in the Southeast of your home. There is also a need to place the Pi Yao with Implements in the Southeast. Carry the Samantabhara Mirror in your bag to protect against bad influences. Display the 3 Harmony Animals in your living room along with 5 Color Crystal Balls together with the 1000 Hand Kuan Yin Ball to bring harmony and smoothen relationships. Strengthen success luck with the Noble Stack of Auspiciousness Plaque in the Northwest. And you should invite Chundi to your home to reduce bad luck. Actualize good luck with the Big Auspicious Mirror in the North of your living room.

its more fun in Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas surrounded by lush mountains. It is considered one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort community in the country.

Starting from "backyard tourism" wherein local residents accept local and foreign tourist as stay-in guest, the island’s tourism has flourished. In the course of time, several hotels, resorts, inns and restaurants have mushroomed within the area.



There are a thousand things one can do here. Landlubbers can pitch tents, light bonfires, play volleyball, toss a Frisbee, go beach-hopping, watch the sunset, gaze at the stars, hike, go rock climbing, carom off on a motorcycle, discover Oriental Mindoro’s other tourist spots or simply live it up.

But water is certainly the main attraction of the island. Crystal clear and shimmering especially during the hot summer months, the sea framing Puerto Galera is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact one doesn’t have to go by boat to get to a dive site. Within a kilometer from the coast, schools of Moorish idols, trumpet fish, frog fish, lion fish and leaf fish weave in and out of thriving corals and sea anemones while species of starfish – from the speckled red-and-white to the neon-blue Pacific – rest on the sandy floor.


High Season at White Beach, Puerto Galera A Castle Resort at Sabang, Puerto Galera
Gradually sloping beaches – with the terrain ranging from powder white sand to grainy dark sand to smooth stones to rough coral rubble – comprise a large chunk of the island’s 25 thousand hectares. And while the Department of Tourism’s last count pegs the number of resorts at 115, pockets of isolated and virtually resortless coves and beaches are tucked between massive rock formations.

Outside of minor glitches, Puerto Galera is a tropical paradise that is both rustic and thriving. By day it echoes with the soft breeze and the pounding waves. At night, it comes to life with heady laughter and the clink of wine and glasses, only to segue once again to the barest whisper of the elements.

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