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2014 Toyota Avalon Limited

2014 Toyota Avalon Limited

Ron Cantiveros

Paddle shifters in an Avalon? Yes! Maybe that’s one approach by Toyota to make the Avalon more appealing to a younger demographic. In addition to premium and an upscale look, Toyota is adding some

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Rod and Reel Basics part 1

Rod and Reel Basics part 1

Eric Labaupa

Rods and reels are arguably the two most important components in an angler’s arsenal of tools. Whether you are a seasoned fisherman or are new to the sport, utilizing the right equipment to get

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The Reel Story Never Ends

The Reel Story Never Ends

aLfie vera meLLa

(On Some Recommendable Films through the Decades) John Hughes’ ’80s Youth-Oriented Films Movies made by John Hughes certainly lead 1980s’ youth-oriented films. Therefore, if you’re a 40-something like me and wanted to revisit your

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Hit Me, Brothah, One More Time!

Hit Me, Brothah, One More Time!

aLfie vera meLLa

(On the Yet Another Hazing Incident in the Philippines) I already discussed this issue years ago; even wrote an article about it; but because of the current news about it in the Philippines, I

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Paglisan, Pagbabalik, Pagdiriwang ng Pinilakan

Paglisan, Pagbabalik, Pagdiriwang ng Pinilakan

aLfie vera meLLa

(On Color It Red) Color It Red has finally released its long-awaited album, simply entitled Silver, nine years after the last one. The title is in reference to the 25th anniversary of this Philippine

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Experience

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Experience

Gem and Lita

Alpine skiing is a winter sport but not in the Middle Eastern country of the United Arab Emirates where you can ski downhill any season of the year regardless of soaring temperatures and extreme

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The politics of war

The politics of war

Perry Diaz

When the Great War broke out in 1914, it came to be known as the “War to end all wars” but years later it was known, and to this day, as World War I.

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Changes to the Age of Dependency: How Young is too Young?

Changes to the Age of Dependency: How Young is too Young?

Reis Pagtakhan

Late last month, Citizenship and Immigration Canada imposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations including reducing the age of dependent children from under 22 to less than19 years of age. These changes

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Dennis Trillo plays ‘hitman’ in indie film

Dennis Trillo plays ‘hitman’ in indie film

Actor Dennis Trillo and director Mike Tuviera met with members of a hit squad in a dark room in an undisclosed place where no communication device was allowed. The purpose is to study them

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Gab’s decision to drop out of ‘AGT’ supported by family

Gab’s decision to drop out of ‘AGT’ supported by family

Gab Valenciano is no longer joining the reality show “America’s Got Talent (AGT).” In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Gab said he discussed the matter with his parents Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan and

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