Seeing is Believing

I've been fortunate enough to be given clear 20/20 vision. I've seen a lot of people in the Philippines suffer from not seeing things because its either they refuse to get help, or could not afford to do so. Prices of eyeglasses have skyrocketed in the last few years, no thanks to a lousy financial reform system and a volatile dollar exchange rate.

In this day and age, saving money would spell how you would be able to know what's reasonable or not. I would not want to spend a fortune on my own set of spectacles if I needed it. I would not want to wake up one day and take the norm of getting eyeglasses $300 - $400 from my doctor if I could have had it far less than that. I found a website that would be able to do just that, this is http://www.optical4less.com.

I'm sure to recommend this to my friends since they'll take advantage of the anti-reflective coating that they will throw in for free on the prescription eyeglasses, get discounts and protect my eyes from UV rays with tinted sunglasses, have versatile bifocal reading glasses, progressive reading eyeglasses and photo chromic eyeglasses, the options are just endless. You can save up to 90% rate on rate of costs that eye doctors and optometrists usually charge. The website even brags about the virtual try-on system that you can use in choosing the right one for you so it's really hassle free. Panache glasses you order on the site can arrive on your doorstep within a week free of charge if you plan to purchase more than one. Don't take my word for it, see testimonials here: (http://www.optical4less.com/testimonial.htm) it's the biggest deal since sliced bread!

Marky Cielo 1988-2008

Marky Cielo 1988-2008

Marky Cielo was found dead yesterday, he was 20 years of age. An initial report says that Marky died in his sleep. His mother went up to his room in their house in Antipolo City around 6 a.m. to wake him up for a charity event. But he never woke up. He was rushed to a local hospital but declared dead on arrival December 7, 2008. GMA Network is expected to make an official statement anytime soon. He was last seen in LaLola, which he left his character "Billy". This may be attributed to pancreatitis which young famous actor Rico Yan was also rumored to have suffered from. My condolences to everyone who loves him.

Marky is well loved by fans, friends and his family. I pray he'll be in a good place, I know.

Car Loans and the need to help Car Makers in the Financial Crisis

Car makers GM, Ford and Chrysler need help!

Car makers in the US have suffered the worst in this year's financial crisis. This has been the worst and a couple of brands have been urging the US Treasury to help car makers to weather out this bludgeoned business which has been the worst in 25 years. A lot of jobs will be lost and consumers will be faced to also suffer high prices as supply will be low. Democratic congressional leaders also have asked Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to use the $700 billion rescue bill passed last November to provide temporary aid this industry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi together with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wrote to Henry Paulson saying that the bill gave him a couple of options diverting funds from the present plan to have:

1. Broad discretion to purchase
2. Make commitments to purchase
3. Get the financial instruments that he'll determine necessary to restore financial-market stability in the US

The Lady House Speaker was among the legislators who met that month with the chief executives of car maker's General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. The three famous US car brand companies are seeking $50 billion in federal guaranteed loans to help them weather the worst car market in 25 years. These car makers are threatening the government that they may not have that much money to operate until the end of the year. If thousands lose their jobs and these manufacturers do not have production shares available for consumers, it surely will result to higher prices and a car loan may not be the best alternative. This may get ordinary Americans under huge debts and high interest rates even with an existing car loan. They wouldn't be able to cope up with this standard of living and this may put them below the poverty line. People will eventually file for personal bankruptcy.

There will be a new president come January and these manufacturers are waiting for the current Bush administration to act on policy options so a higher priority would be put into this industry. I bet you the transition team is talking about this as well. He already declared yesterday that the US will be facing hard times come early 2009 but will eventually recover once all the economic plans he proposed will be set into place. The world is awaiting the outcome of these plans and the initial agreed fund has already been used for several guarantees. General Motors reported a $4.2 billion third-quarter operating loss and said its available cash fell to $16.2 billion last September 30 from $21 billion at the end of June. Car sales plunged 18% in the last quarter and 32% last month in the US alone. If the plan is there, these companies and their executives only urged the government to rescue them first. I hope this would not translate to huge market losses also for their company in other parts of the world. China is now the biggest according to surveys, so if they lose that also it would mean a huge disaster for the economy. I hope he and his so called "change" starts now.

Manny Pacquiao Wins in 8th Round against Oscar De La Hoya

Shock and Awe brought to the ring by Manny Pacquiao. KUMAGCOW was rooting for him! ^_^

Photo by NZ Herald

The whole Philippines stopped....Zero crimerate happened while Manny Pacquiao won over a blackeyed shuteyed "someone got beat upped" Oscar Dela Hoya just this morning Manila Time.

There was Pay Per View access at the office and they did fill up the pantry that had that large projector with it. It was just an ugly brutal fight as Pacquiao dominated the whole match, his side already knew the outcome of the match since Round 1. That is still 60-40 though money wise. The decision to call it a career may be a lot tougher for Del Hoya since his heart wanted to fight, but his body said otherwise. “My heart still wants to fight, that’s for sure, But when your physical doesn’t respond, what can you do? I have to be smart and make sure I think about my future plans.” De La Hoya said.

By beating and battering him around the ring for eight rounds De La Hoya declined to answer the bell for the ninth round. When he sat in his corner with that condition on his eye, it was evident he wouldn't be able to get back to action. Wildcard gym and Roach was his trainer in Dela Hoya's last fight and they knew this would happen. He was taken to a hospital afterwards for what was described as a precautionary examination.

“You’re still my idol,” Pacquiao told him.

“No, you’re my idol,” De La Hoya said.

^_^ Very Inspiring! Pacquiao will be back for his HEROES WELCOME on the 10th of December and will go back on the 17th to the US for the expected birth of his 4th boy/girl. Congratulations to Manny Pacquiao and the Filipino People... me included. ^_^