Ballesteros North West of Magapit

As luck would have it, the approaches to Magapit bridge were clear and afforded us the opportunity of pausing on the bridge to take a couple of photos. We are heading west and our next stop will be Alacapan.

After crossing the bridge, we drove to the top of the small range that bounds the western shore of the Cagayan River, and passed through the village of Bangag. There are coconut and banana plantations on the side of the hill, and we notice that the air is clean and crisp as we begin the descent to the low country. Unfortunately there is no elevated view of the river behind us so we focus on the road ahead, which is paved and carries only a moderate amount of traffic, at this time… Read on

La Hunter

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As our jeepney rounds the bend, I am presented with a splendid view of the Magapit Bridge spanning the Cagayan River. The village of Magapit is situated on the eastern shore of the Cagayan River at the junction of two major arterial roads, which link the northern municipalities with the south and the northeastern municipalities with the northwest.

Originally a gift from Japan, the Magapit suspension bridge was the first of it’s type to be erected in Asia. The bridge was constructed during the nineteen seventies and is most important, as it is the only bridge spanning the Cagayan river in the far north of Cagayan Province. It provides a more direct route from the northwestern municipalities to the capital city of Tuguegarao, as well as a road link to the northern port city of Aparri… Read on

La Hunter

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Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Piat

Driving became much more difficult as we neared our destination. The peddler’s stalls that lined the roadside, fronted the very edge of the carriageway, this slowed traffic to a walk, and even made passing oncoming traffic a tedious task. Hawkers, many of them dressed in festive costumes, jogged alongside the slow moving line of vehicles offering food, refreshments and souvenirs, adding a carnival atmosphere to this annual religious pilgrimage… Read on

La Hunter

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Manila City Intriguing Beautiful and Exciting

After lunch, my friends and I journeyed over to Intramuros, visited City Hall and crossed to the square opposite in order to admire the Andres Bonifacio Shrine. We strolled casually across the square, taking random pictures along the way, as we headed towards the river.

By the time my companions and I reached the river crossing it was getting late in the afternoon, and I noticed that as the sun quickly descends beneath the western skyline, it casts it’s rays through the smog laden clouds that are cloaking the City, presenting an aura of mystery and intrigue. The iron bridge over the Pasig river provides me with a vantage point to capture this scene that could be part of a Sci-Fi movie. The tepid breeze coming from the river below is filled with the stench of rotting garbage mingled with the smell of diesel fumes and polluted air… read on

La Hunter

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My Google AdSense Account Is Disabled. What Should I Do?

This is an email I recently received from one of the members in my Adsense membership program. Frankly, this email is a wake up call to me. I’ve heard of people’s account got disabled, but I haven’t had any close friend whose account has been disabled.

The reason why her account is disabled is unknown. She didn’t click her own ads. The only possibility, she confessed, is that one of her neglected blogs posted junk info. But the site receives practically no traffic and zero click through… Read on

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Big Brother Protecting Us From Them

Operation Centurion was triggered after a legitimate European web site was hacked into and 99 degrading and explicit images were placed on it. The Australian Federal Police have recently made headlines for detecting a couple of citizens who have been dabbling in child pornography. A number of Internet surfers have also been caught up in the AfP’s covert operation, because they stumbled across, or were directed to, an offensive web site. This group of people have been given the dubious charge of using a carriage service to access child pornography… Ozepro Express - Read on

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Mental Or Emotional Anxiety

Generally, people think of anxiety as a condition that is preempted by an identifiable fear or circumstance. This is not always the case, as anxiety can become a constant state of mind that persists, no matter what measures you may take to alleviate the problem. In other words, there may not be any apparent physical symptoms. Professionals describe this type of problem as, generalized anxiety disorder… Read on

Health Hunter

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Anxiety Is More Than Being Out Of Sorts

There is quite a number of symptoms that are attributed to an anxiety disorder, and probably the worst one is living with the fear that a panic attack may strike when visiting a public place. It’s extremely difficult to cope with the physical torment that occurs during a full blown panic attack. The nervous trembling, sweating, dizziness and fear, together with the feeling of being unable to breath properly, the palpitations and the feeling of eminent doom… Read on

Health Hunter

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Australian Dental Service 2008

Commonwealth Dental Health Plan – “too little for too few”

I needed urgent dental treatment the other day, so I went to a medical clinic in town that has a resident dentist. I approached the receptionist and replied to her friendly, ambiguous greeting, then requested an appointment with the dentist. I was told that the clinic was not accepting any new dental patients at present, because the dentist was barely able to service the number of patients that were already enrolled. Eventually, after some polite conversation, I was turned away. I was just a little miffed, as I had been using that particular clinic for regular health checkups and sundries for quite a number of years… Australian Dental Service 2008

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Children Suffering From Anxiety

Children, are confronted with numerous stressful situations that begin shortly after birth. Many of these children carry the consequences of constantly being stressed right throughout their lives. Stressful situations lead to bouts of anxiety, and being repeatedly stressed leads to an anxiety disorder. Parents should be aware of the fact that a child, who is repeatedly exposed to stress, can develop a deep rooted type of anxiety, which may become a permanent affliction… Read on

Health Hunter

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