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No World Pyro Olympics for 2008

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Update 2: Looks like the schedule for the WPO in Manila, Philippines ahve been changed again. February 16 - China (CN) vs Germany (DE)
February 23 - Japan (JP) vs Australia (AU), March 1 - Korea (KR) vd Dubai (AE), March 8 - Italy (IT) vs Venezuela (VE), March 15 - Frace (FR) vs Philippines (PH).

People have been asking — when is the next World Pyro Olympics (WPO)? Will it be this December 2007 or maybe January of 2008.

World Pyro Olympics

Unfortunately, there will be none this year or next year. La Mancha Productions, the organizing body behind the WPO did not announce anything or any reason why this year’s event will not push thru. There were updates going around though that it was because of the lack of funds and sponsors. Will post an update once this has been finally cleared.

Update 1: There might still be hope. In an interview over at PhilStar.com, it was noted that “The 2008 World Pyro Olympics will be held at the Manila Bay on Feb. 16 (China and Germany), 23 (Japan and Australia), Mar. 1 (Korea and Dubai), 8 (Italy and Venezuela), and 15 (France and the Philippines).”.

New Year plans

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 sparks in the dark

First of all:

I wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous, Peaceful and Safe New Year!!!! 

Thoughts for New Year: 

Choose to love—rather than hate. ~

Choose to smile—rather than frown. ~

Choose to build—rather than destroy. ~

Choose to persevere—rather than quit. ~

Choose to praise—rather than gossip. ~

Choose to heal—rather than wound. ~

Choose to give—rather than take. ~

Choose to act—rather than delay. ~

Choose to forgive—rather than curse. ~

Choose to pray—rather than despair.

I don’t like listing New Year’s resolutions.  I always forget where I put the list anyway.

It has been customary for people to  equate change and  fresh start with new year – hence the practice of making New Year’s resolutions.  But I believe that resolutions can be made anytime of the year.

I do have plans though, one of  which is to visit my parents more often. They are now old. Tatay is 87, Nanay is 86.  Tatay’s memory  is now fading fast. So is his appetite for food. Last Christmas, he asked: “What day is today?” When we arrived at the family home for our traditional Christmas breakfast – as I gave him a hug – he inquired: “Who are you?” And he skipped Christmas breakfast.

Another important plan is to refurbish and reorganize my house and work place – something I have long wanted to do.  I want to be more organized and efficient not only for the new year but all throughout.  And the best way I know to achieve this is by putting my house and work place in good order. Well, happily, I have actually already started  working on this last week.

What about you? Got any plans, projects or wishes? )

Again, Happy New Year to all !!! Hurry, blow the trumpets! Bring in the fireworks!  

MSI-ECS Warehouse Sale

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warehousesale.gifJust in time for the Christmas Holiday Shopping rush, MSI-ECS is holding its Warehouse Sale this coming Dec. 5 - 7, 2007.

Now is the time to splurge on gadgets.

Here’s the details of the MSI-ECS Warehouse Sale.

Big bargains and even bigger savings from MSI-ECS!!!

Country’s leading IT distributor, MSI-ECS, is having its annual Warehouse Sale from December 5 to 7, 2007 (9AM-6PM) at the MSI-ECS Office (Topy II, Building#3, Economia St., Libis, Quezon City).

With an immense variety of IT products from today’s best and latest technology brands –(Acer, Apple (delete iPod), Buffalo, Genius, HP, Imation, Lenovo, NEC, Samsung, Sony, and Targus) this year’s sale is even bigger than last year’s! Products on sale will include top selections of desktops, notebooks, monitors, printers, MP3 players, cameras, supplies, ODDs, carrying cases, and accessories — all with unbelievable discounts up to 80%! Sale is on cash basis only.

For more information, call 688-3180 / 181 / 182.