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Ladawan's Shawl
This shawl was designed by Ladawan. All our knitting group wanted to have the pattern, so I figured out what she did and wrote it out. It is a crescent shaped shawl with eyelet increase in the body and a ruffle on the end. It is a lovely flouncy little shawl.
On the Ty-Dy one, I had to only do 9 rows on the ruffle. I, also, did M1 increase in place of all the YO's to give it more of a solid look. I really like this version. I wish I had not run out of yarn on the ruffle. I had to bind off on a purl row. I bound off in knit to give it a textured edge on the right side.
I was not sure how to block out the ruffled edge, but love the way the points make the yarn color scallop.
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The Quiet Man Reviews
February 10, 2018
1001 movies to see before you die.
August 27, 2017
Great film. It's set in Ireland, it has a great score, it's well-cast, and it's the only movie with John Wayne that I don't fall asleep during.
August 12, 2017
Almost everyone agrees on one thing about the 1952 Oscars: That Cecil B. DeMille's punishingly long blockbuster three-ring soap opera The Greatest Show On Earth did not deserve to win Best Picture. The Quiet Man I personally feel should have got the nod Best Picture for 1952 . It stars John Wayne as Sean Thornton, a former heavyweight boxer who returns to fictional Innisfree, Ireland to reclaim the family farm. There's a sensitive, complicated romance-with independent-minded Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara), sister of local bully Red Danaher (Victor McLaglen, one of Ford's best company players)-but the real attraction here is Ford's masterful maneuvering of tones and his fluid handling of a large cast of colorful characters, qualities which also defined his iconic (and then-underrated) Westerns. Shot partly on location in Ireland and designed in the lushest greens ever squeezed out of Technicolor, The Quiet Man is a movie that isn't about a whole lot, but yet seems to contain so much-from Wayne's easygoing charisma to the notoriously protracted climactic fight to the febrile, film-noir-like flashback to Sean's boxing days. The Quiet Man is on of Wayne best films and his made possible by beautiful spitfire Maureen O'Hara .
August 12, 2017
This is the only so-called romcom that I ever found worth watching -- multiple times. It's Ireland and, despite a few stupid edits of dialogue, the characters are Irish. I can't remember seeing an ensemble this large so full of realistic and charismatic characters. A story well and amusingly told without a single sex scene. Imagine that. I'm willing to bet Wayne didn't get an oscar nomination because he was a patriot and sympathetic to HUAC's work. I still hear the bugwit lefties whining about the pinkos getting their just deserts. Even though the KGB released documents showing how widespread Communist sympathy was among the Hollyweird. Not much has changed on that account. The place is still full of crap excuses for Americans.
½ August 7, 2017
Weird racist portrayal of Irish as drunken, fighting and illogical people with weird customs and of course the American who comes to town and is better at everything than everyone else.
½ July 16, 2017
Very high ratings for such a simple, campy story. The post-war parents of the Baby Boomers were sure easily entertained with feather-lite war of the sexes fables. And some pretty rough handling, eesh, of the girl in places, she none too gentle herself in a play that makes the Irish look less than swift. And why all the poorly matched process shots when the company took the trouble to go to Ireland in a day when filming on location seldom was done? Yes, the Technicolor cam was a beast. But still ... This is simple, naive'ish filmaking that seems to have fans. John Ford doesn't impress, tho' there are legions who have a different take on him. The behind-the-scenes story of getting this picture made actually is more interesting than the picture itself. In the Age of "Downtown Abbey," this looks pretty simplistic ... a vehicle for the stars and for the Technicolor process, new at the time.
½ May 4, 2017
The lush Irish landscape and beautiful music are wasted on this very dull film. John Wayne should have stuck to his westerns. (First and only viewing - 5/26/2014)
March 18, 2017
The Quiet Man is a family tradition every St. Patrick's day, and the film is indeed disarmingly charming in both its wry humor and sentimentality.
March 15, 2017
when i drink water i drink water
when i drink whiskey i drink whiskey
when i drink water i drink water
½ February 21, 2017
Watching this now on TCM. WHAT A HORRIBLE MOVIE!
August 13, 2016
Classic. Awesome. One of John Wayne's best!
July 10, 2016
Held high by the incredible talents of Ford, Wayne, and O'Hara, this romantic classic still holds up with breathtaking visuals and a smart balance of excitement and subtle tension. Love isn't portrayed this way anymore. The Duke portrays a man trying to reform, rebuild, and be someone remembered not for explosive acts but quiet strength. Ford reveals a little at a time and pits two men against each other over a woman who is as fiery as they come. It's an amazing build with all of the flavor you can savor, including races, fights, flashbacks, a beautiful score, characters of every color, and much more. While it isn't my favorite Ford film, it celebrates a man after a woman for all the right reasons and willing to fight for her in all the right ways. And it doesn't end with the wedding. Many romantic films of our generation should sit down and take notes because honor and class stand tall with adrenaline and an epic dose of good ol' Ireland, the finest.
½ June 5, 2016
I don't get all the fuss about this movie. With all my due respect and high level tolerance toward old, dated movies, i didn't understand this one. I don't see any reason to call this movie a true classic (let alone masterpiece), well, cinematography is rich and fine. But that's all. Humour is not that good, the main actress is plainly overacting, the last fighting sequence is total farce, not even remotely funny. I'm disappointed.
June 2, 2016
John Wayne versus the overly conservative courting traditions of Ireland...sounds like a 5-star blockbuster premise, doesn't it? Well, not so much. My reaction to The Quiet Man was not very positive, and I stalled out and had to restart the movie more than once. The entire plot is just so bland and uninteresting to me that I'm surprised I persevered to the end. At this point I'm wondering if can muster the willpower to explore any more of Wayne's films because I have not enjoyed his performance yet in my first 2 experiences with him. He is a very stiff actor, and struggles to become a convincing romantic lead here. However, despite all my protestations to this film, I did enjoy moments. There were certain actors who were very good, especially Maureen O'Hara (even if I found her character annoying.) There were also some of the minor characters who gave me a chuckle, which I needed more of while watching this movie. The best part of the film, despite all the frustration I felt up to that point, was the final confrontation which somehow hooked me and I was anxious to see how it would end. One other thing that is worth mentioning was how well-restored the visuals were in the version that I watched. It truly captured the luscious beauty of Ireland. All these lovely things are nice to have in the film, but they just weren't enough to make me like The Quiet Man. I have a sneaking suspicion this is a movie I will quickly forget, and will wonder if I ever actually saw it.
May 24, 2016
When you here the name John Wayne you automatically think of westerns, but this gem of a love story is quite a pleasurable change.
Super Reviewer
April 11, 2016
Wayne's surprisingly adept at romantic comedy and Maureen O'Hara matches him at every turn. Some of Ford's best imagery is on display here.
½ April 10, 2016
I found it rather boring and the humor pretty dull. The woman lead character was interesting but a bit Ridic at times. It was kinda campy too. The best part was just the shots of Ireland-ain't saying much.
March 20, 2016
Kind of wish the characters weren't such one-dimensional representations of their culture and could have an adult conversation once throughout the movie, but other than that it was very well done and definitely showed the clash between cultures it was trying to.


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We are looking for a low quote around the $250 mark (we're a small company) for someone to do customer support work (from home) for our sites.
You will need to
1.) Answer emails via a ticketing system or on sites.
2.) Translate English-French-English and English-German-English
3.) Call customers by skype
4.) Do some admin/marketing work like: email drafting/document filling
5.) You will be required to write emails to customers to make them leave/fix feedback
6.) Updates will be required as you go through tickets/emails etc.
ONLY native French speaking with additional very good level in German / English.
Please bid for an average of 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1 month, ongoing.
It will more likely look like this (because of how there are emails from the weekend / monday)
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Hours of calling where necessary should be between 11am to 5pm CET.
Our ticket system allows us to track the hours you work, so please ensure you can work the hours you say.
Please bid only if you can commit for a long term and if you will also be able to increase the number of hours as the need for customer support will probably increase.
Do not bid if you cannot converse in french on the phone/via email.
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Cusco is un pueblo incaico, which means that it is an Incan town. Essentially, this city exists because of the Incans, unlike Pisac, which was built by the conquistadores. Needless to say, this place is old. What tends to come along with old buildings are old stories; however, these are not just "stories." These stories weave in tales of brujería, fantasmas, mágico, and the sorts. Witchcraft, ghosts, magic, things that cannot be explained scientifically according to people from Cusco. Or perhaps they can – the people just prefer to use these stories to explain supernatural phenomena. Personally, I think a ghost-themed TV show would do beautifully here. After a quick Google search in English, Cusco has haunted houses and black magic folklore galore. Thankfully, my roommate, Rachel, also enjoys brujería, and we dedicated one evening to the most haunted places in Cusco and whether or not we could visit them. After pestering profe about possible ghost tours and the like, he indulged to us the existence of something that perfectly fits the definition of black magic: El Niño Compadrito.
El Niño Compadrito is thought to be either the mummy of a young boy or a monkey. His worshipping began around the 1960s, but no one really knows the origin of this young boy/monkey/thing. He has eyes (blue marbles), eyelashes (fake), and hair (again, fake) that add to his presence. He is also dressed up with a crown and some dress of some sort. After reading articles on the Internet and different stories, my curiosity wasn't diminished; rather, I was determined to find him. After touring the chapel in Cusco, I asked our tour guide about El Niño Compadrito, and she said that she would happily take me and whoever else would like to go visit him/the animal/it. He is located in a discreet location, where you would only know that he's there if you either knew about it previously or asked a local. Our tour guide knew the street, but she didn't know the correct house number; she asked a woman who was seated nearby, who casually answered in Spanish, "It's two doors down on the right." We stood outside of the blue door, not knowing what to expect.
As the door opens, we walk up some steps to approach a very old man selling candles of different colors. A sign nearby describes what each color is for: red for love, white for health, yellow for money, green for work, blue for studies, pink for triumph, purple for miracles, orange for happiness, and black for justice. They cost 50 soles, which is about fifteen cents in America. We didn't light any, but a few of us did leave a tip.
El Niño Compadrito is surrounded by flowers and jewelry, and the walls surrounding him include posters, thanking him for all that he did. The majority of these seemed to have been made by children, but there were also police badges of those who prayed to him for help. There were people of all ages there, including a woman who had trouble standing up after praying to him and a little girl who was more intrigued by the group of gringos that decided to show up. In summary, this was a true cult. However, what I found most interesting was that we were welcomed. There was no one at the door to stop us, and no one minded that we gazed upon El Niño for ourselves.
I thought he was going to be much bigger from the images of him online, but in reality, he's tiny. I have absolutely no skill/practice with identifying the age/species of something from its bones, but there is truly no way that El Niño is a boy; he must be a monkey of some sort. His head is extremely small, and the glass case he was in was very small as well. I also wondered if these people came straight from church; the majority of them are Catholics, interestingly enough.
As if this experience wasn't odd enough, as we were leaving, saying bye to the old man, a woman was carrying her sick child to present to El Niño. Now, I don't have a lot of experience with cults, but does anyone know if they are always this friendly?


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Voice Controlled Home Automation using Alexa – Part 1
By Surya Igor | Cloud Computing , Internet of Things
Ever imagined building a hands-free speaker that you can control with your voice. Wouldn't it be even better if we could also control home appliances this way? In this blog series, let's see how to build a voice controlled home automation system using Amazon Alexa and Raspberry Pi. I will show you how we can use Raspberry Pi to run the Alexa Voice Service and control a Light Bulb.


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Responsible for running the company in accordance with the guidelines from the Board.
Responsible for chartering, insurance yearly evaluation of the Management System;
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Technical Manager
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Nancy Shen
QHSE Manager
Responsible for implementation and development of QHSE Management System.
Follow up Non-conformance reports and other QHSE Related reports from ships;
Natalia Shuvatova
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Responsible for crewing and maintaining crew certificates database.
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Foodie bucket-list challenge: Visit every state and eat its most well-known dish.
When it comes to food, each state is special in its own way. That said, picking a state dish is as hotly contested as the 2016 presidential election.
While food has the power to unite, some fierce battles have ensued over which snack, entrée or dessert is most representative of a particular place. Fearless, we still decided to play our own version of The Hunger Games.
So, what's on the menu? Below, we've rounded up one signature dish you must try in each state. See which food made our list for your home state, and start making plans for dining as you travel the country.
The Alabama state nut is the pecan, and whether they're roasted, salted, glazed, candied or stuffed in a pie, locals are skilled at myriad pecan-focused desserts. Don't leave the state without ordering a slice of homemade chocolate bourbon pecan pie at Pie Lab in Greensboro. For pecan fiddlesticks, which are loaded with chocolate and the legendary nut, or pecan logs, which are essentially nougat treats covered in caramel and pecans, visit Priester's Pecans in Fort Deposit.
The largest private industry in the 49th state is fishing, and the prize catch is Alaska salmon. In fact, most of the pink salmon consumed in the U.S. is caught in Alaskan waters. Grab a salmon burger or a broiled salmon fillet with mandarin mango salsa at Twister Fish in Juneau.
When the Navajo Indian tribes were forced out of Arizona, they created fry bread to make the 300-mile journey to New Mexico. The doughy snack, which tastes like unsweetened funnel cake, was crafted using white flour, processed sugar and lard provided by the U.S. government. These days, you can get a fry bread Navajo taco, which comes packed with tomatoes, lettuce, beans and cheese at The Fry Bread House in Phoenix.
When in Arkansas, fill up on possum pie. Don't worry, this chocolate dessert doesn't contain any animal parts. It does, however, have Cool Whip, fruit or chocolate pudding, pecans, cream cheese and other tasty ingredients. Try a slice of at Stoby's Restaurant in Russellville (and note that they're just joking about the dessert only being available during possum season).
California boasts different signature foods, depending on where you are in the Golden State. In Southern California, burgers — namely those from In-N-Out Burger — reign supreme. The fast-food restaurant was founded in 1948 by husband-and-wife team Harry and Esther Snyder. But unlike many other joints, this eatery boasts 100 percent pure-beef patties. Try the cheeseburger "animal style," which comes with sautéed onions and extra sauce, or the "protein-style" burger, which uses a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
Rocky Mountain oysters, also known as cowboy caviar, aren't what they sound like. They're not oysters or even in the seafood family. In Colorado, these fried finger foods are made from sheep, bull and pig testicles. The dish apparently began with ranchers who needed a cheap source of food. Be open minded — they actually taste like venison and are served with a tasty cocktail dipping sauce.
Shad — cousins of herring and sardines — are fish found in the New England area. Join the annual Shad Bake, which is a springtime tradition in Essex, Conn. During the event, strips of shad are nailed onto wooden boards and secured with pork strips. The boards are then set around a fire and smoked. In fact, Connecticut is so fond of shad that it even became the state fish in 2003.
Delaware is big on scrapple. No, we're not talking about the board game, Scrabble. The congealed meat, which is a mash-up of buckwheat flour, spices and pork, is cooked to perfection and often served in the morning with eggs and other breakfast foods. You won't have to look hard to find the mystery meat — diners throughout Delaware feature the dish on their menus.
As the winter season moves in, Florida begins to prepare for the stone crab harvest, which begins on Oct. 15 and ends on May 15. Interestingly, harvesting is done without killing the creature. Instead, the claws are removed and the stone crab is returned to the ocean where it can regrow its lost limbs. Distinguished by their black-tipped claws, the crustaceans are typically served cold with a mustard sauce, but can also be enjoyed hot with butter. One of the top eateries that serve stone crab is Joe's Stone Crab, which opened in Miami in 1913.
Although Alabama is the setting for the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes," the film was actually shot at The Whistle Stop Café, about one-hour from Atlanta. The sign out front reads "fine food at fair prices," and that's exactly what you'll find here. Order up a plate of Ninny Threadgoode's favorite fried green tomatoes with radish dipping sauce, or try the fried green tomato salad or fried green tomato sandwich.
Poke (pronounced po-kay) is gaining popularity on the mainland, but the freshest version can be found in Hawaii. The dish is concocted with raw ahi fish that's chopped into cubes and mixed with soy sauce, limu (seaweed) and other ingredients. If you're going to the beach, grab some poke at the supermarket. You're sure to find everything from octopus to mussel poke in the seafood section. Fine-dining restaurants like Roy's also offer poke bowls that are worth a try.
Idaho takes their potatoes seriously. So seriously, in fact, that it even says "famous potatoes" on state license plates. And nearly one-third of potato crops in the U.S. are grown in Idaho. Try a variation of the spud with black beans, salsa verde and cheese at Spuds Waterfront Grill in Sandpoint, or bite into a potato-bacon pizza slice at Pie Hole in Boise.
Illinois, the country's fifth most populous state, is so fond of popcorn that in 2004 it became the state snack. To keep up with the demand, there are about 333 popcorn farms in the midwestern state, plus plenty of shops to choose from. Folks can taste the caramel and cheddar popcorn at Del's Popcorn Shop, with multiple locations, or munch on birthday cake popcorn at Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn in Elgin.
Hoosiers know that a proper breaded pork tenderloin sandwich not only hangs over the bun, but also spills off the plate. The origins of the sandwich can be traced back to 1908 when it was founded in Nick's Kitchen in Huntington, Ind. As the tenderloin connoisseur Rick Garrett once wrote on his blog, every tenderloin is different at each Indiana eatery. But Garrett gives Indianapolis' Whiskey Business' hand-breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise a score of five out of five bites.
You'll need a spoon for your burger in Iowa, the home of the loose meat sandwich, which is often topped with pickles and ketchup. Here, the chain eatery Maid-Rite started slinging loose meat sandwiches in 1926. Its former owner Fred Angell apparently created the steamed ground-beef dish using a selection of spices. But others say the sandwich was created in Ye Olde Tavern in Sioux City. Either way, both versions are tasty.
Ask anyone in Kansas and they'll tell you that throwing away the brisket ends is a barbecue faux pas. In the Sunflower State, the charred edges of a slowly grilled brisket are a delicacy. Pit masters serve them as appetizers with slices of white bread and sweet Kansas barbecue sauce. Order up a burnt end bowl with cornbread and onion straws at Burnt End BBQ in Kansas City.
The Kentucky Derby is only held once a year, but you can eat derby pie any time you want. The first derby pie, which was born in 1950 at Kentucky's Melrose Inn, in Tryon, used walnuts, chocolate and a secret filling. Other variations go by the name Kentucky bourbon pie to avoid trademark issues. These include bourbon or pecans (or both). In Louisville, try a slice at The Brown Hotel, or head to the Derby Cafe at the Kentucky Derby Museum for the signature derby pie recipe.
Louisiana is a place where the jazz is always playing and the Cajun cooking is always hot. Speaking of the latter, freshwater shellfish is a staple in the Cajun community. In summer, picnic tables are covered with newspapers — and boiled crawfish, sausage, corn, mushrooms, potatoes and other veggies. Crawfish festivals are also held throughout the state. If you're in a rush, opt for snagging some crawfish to go at the Crawfish Boil-N-Go in Lake Charles.
About 44,000 acres of wild blueberries grow in Maine, and the summer berry can still be found in New England in September. Try the blueberry jam at Stonewall Kitchen in York, and make sure to save room for blueberry pie at Wild Oats Bakery & Café in Brunswick.
Ask anyone from Maryland and they'll tell you no one whips up crab cakes like they do. Recipes vary, but most include blue crab meat mixed with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning and saltines. Try the jumbo lump crab cake at Faidley's Seafood in Baltimore, or sample the Hawaiian and Tex-Mex crab cake sandwiches at the Crab Cake Café in Oxon Hills.
Grab your oyster crackers — it's chowda time. Chowder in Massachusetts has a thicker and creamier consistency, thanks to milk, quahog chunks, potatoes and bits of bacon. In a rush? Take your soup in a bread bowl to go from Boston Chowda Co. Or sit and savor each sip in Boston's historic Union Oyster House, which was established in 1826 and is known as the oldest restaurant in the U.S.
Michigan is home to the Cornish pasty, which is a delicious pastry stuffed with meat, potatoes and vegetables. The hearty fillings fueled hardworking Finnish and Cornish miners in the area back in the 1800s. These days, the pastries have become a state staple. Pick up a vegetarian pasty at Amy J's Pasty in Hancock, or maple pork pasties at Joe's Pasty Shop in Ironwood.
What's for dinner, you ask? If you're in Minnesota, it's a time-honored tradition to whip up a hotdish in your cast-iron skillet. Elsewhere in America this dish is referred to as a casserole but, in Minnesota, the dinnertime favorite, which includes meat, veggies, cream sauce, and tater tots, is known as a hotdish. Restaurants like The Bulldog Northeast in Minneapolis elevate the meal with beer-braised brisket, while The Mason Jar in Eagan bakes its hotdish in a stone-fire oven.
When it comes to farm-raised catfish production, Mississippi beats out all other states (it raked in $179.2 million in sales in 2013). Turns out, the animals prefer the Mississippi's muddy clay bottom. Sample the fish with french fries, hush puppies and fried pickles at Jerry's Catfish House in Florence, or Aunt Jenny's Catfish Restaurant in Ocean Springs.
In Missouri, toasted ravioli makes for a delicious appetizer. The dish, which hails from Sicily, made its way to The Hill, the Italian neighborhood in St Louis. Stories vary about how the dish was created — some say it happened by accident when ravioli was dropped into oil. One of several restaurants that claim to have invented the dish is Mama Toscano's Ravioli in St. Louis. Here, diners can choose from two types of meat-filled ravioli with a side of marinara sauce.
Nothing says Montana quite like bison. Native Americans used every part of the animal for food, clothing and other essentials. Today, there are plenty of reasons to try buffalo beyond the curiosity factor. Buffalo is sweeter and lower in fat and cholesterol than beef. Try the bison nachos at Ted's Montana Grill in Bozeman, or bite into a buffalo burger at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Gardiner.
Save Cheese Frenchies, a popular finger food in Nebraska, for your diet cheat day. The triangular grilled cheese sandwiches are covered in cornmeal before hitting the fryer. You can thank the now-shuttered King's Food Host for popularizing the dish in the 1960s and 1970s. These days, folks can order them at Don and Millie's, with locations in Lincoln and Omaha, as well as other diners throughout the state.
Nearly every Sin City resort features an all-you-can-eat buffet. Perhaps the star of these buffets is the shrimp cocktail. In fact, more than 60,000 pounds of shrimp are consumed every day in Las Vegas alone. In 1959, the Golden Gate hotel became the first to serve the seafood-and-cocktail sauce combination for fifty cents. And while the price has certainly increased, the love for the dish hasn't wavered.
New Hampshire
The official New Hampshire state motto is Live Free or Die. One of those freedoms is to eat lobster rolls to your heart's content. The quintessential New Hampshire sandwich is made with buttered lobster that's stuffed in a roll with lemon, celery, salt and pepper. Get your fill at one of The Beach Plum's three locations, which serves up anywhere from six- to 20-ounce lobster rolls with chips.
New Jersey
You may find yourself in a heated debate with New Jersey locals when discussing whether a particular sandwich is called the pork roll or Taylor ham. The latter name comes from John Taylor, who created the sandwich in 1856. No matter the moniker you choose, this tasty salted-ham sandwich is a beloved breakfast for New Jerseyans. The recipe is simple: Taylor ham, egg and cheese on a roll. Munch on one from Olde Towne Deli in Boonton, or Hoagitos in Asbury Park.
New Mexico
The Land of Enchantment boasts some of the best Mexican restaurants around, and one of the big decisions you'll have to make while eating out in New Mexico is choosing between red or green chili. Take your pick — or opt for "Christmas" style to get both — for your sopapillas. These deep-fried dough pockets are stuffed with beans, rice, beef or chicken at El Pinto in Albuquerque. And those with a sweet tooth will appreciate the honey and jam sopapillas at El Paragua in Espanola.
New York
In New York City alone, there are an estimated 24,000 restaurants, several of which serve up pizzas that range from thin-crust pies to deep-dish Chicago-style slices. According to the Pizza Hall of Fame (yes, that's a real thing), New York is home to the first pizzeria in the country. Your first stop when visiting the Big Apple: Little Italy. Lombardi's, a neighborhood favorite, started baking Neapolitan pies in 1905. Order a coal-fired, mozzarella-topped pie (there are no slices).
North Carolina
Krispy Kreme might be a nationally renowned donut brand today, but back in 1937, Vernon Rudolph, the company's founder, was glazing fresh rings of dough at his shop in Winston-Salem. The original glazed donuts are the most popular pick, but folks can also try out-of-the-box options, like one filled with cheesecake and topped with cream-cheese icing and graham crackers.
North Dakota
When German-Russian immigrants settled in North Dakota, they brought with them the hearty knoephla soup. Made with chicken, potatoes and homemade knoephla dumplings, the rich soup is often served with slices of bread. Order up a bowl at the 1950s eatery, Kroll's Diner in Bismarck, or at the Home Plate Café in Fredonia.
Cincinnati chili, which is scooped onto spaghetti and topped with a pile of cheddar cheese, is dear to Ohioans. The recipe was brought to Ohio by Macedonian immigrants in the 1920s. Today it's ordered according to a "way" system: three-way means chili, noodles and cheese, while four-way chili includes onions or beans. Its unique flavor comes from all the spices, including cinnamon, chocolate and Worcestershire. And, although Ohio is brimming with chili parlors, make your first stop Camp Washington Chili in Cincinnati.
Oklahoma — where the wind comes sweeping down the plain and the onion burgers sure smell sweet. The onion burger was created during the Depression when Ross Davis, owner of Hamburger Inn, added shredded white onions to hamburger meat. Since then, things have been kicked up a notch. Every year, Oklahomans host the El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day, during which an onion hamburger that weighs more than 750 pounds is grilled. Craving one yourself? Head to Johnnie's Grill in Oklahoma City or Sid's Diner in Reno.
Portland is cool, hip and unafraid to push the envelope. That goes for its donuts, too. Voodoo Doughnut changed the game with its unusual treats, and Blue Star should not be missed by anyone with a sweet tooth. The only problem? Picking a favorite.
Although whoopie pies are the official state treat of Maine, folks in Pennsylvania say recipes for the chocolate cake and vanilla cream-filled dessert have been an Amish tradition for decades. The annual Whoopie Pie Festival, which is held in Lancaster County, offers more than 100 different whoopie pie variations, including red velvet and chocolate peanut butter. If you miss the festival, stop by The Whoopie Pie Company in Wyomissing, or Flying Monkey Bakery in Philadelphia to get your fill.
Rhode Island
The smallest state in the U.S. (geographically speaking) is be pretty big on clams. A beloved tradition in Rhode Island involves eating stuffies, also known as stuffed quahogs. The shells are typically stuffed with breadcrumbs, minced clam and spices, but different interpretations can be found at a variety of restaurants, including Brick Alley Pub in Newport, and Finn's Harbourside in East Greenwich.
South Carolina
From peaches to pimento cheese, there's no shortage of foods that are associated with South Carolina. (Believe it or not, the state ships twice as many peaches as Georgia each year). But perhaps the one that's most ubiquitous is boiled peanuts, the state's official snack. The nuts, which can be found at roadside stands and shops, are best in the summer and fall.
South Dakota
When Czech immigrants arrived in South Dakota, they brought with them a pastry known as kolache. Tyndall Bakery, which has been in business in Tyndall for 80 years, bakes these Czech treats with apricot, cherry, poppy seed, apple, cream cheese and other fillings. The dessert, much like the polka dance, is a quintessential part of the Czech Days festival held in Tabor. Legislators have also tried to introduce a bill to make the dessert the official state pastry.
Nashville-style hot chicken is near and dear to Tennesseans. Its birthplace is said to be Prince's Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville, which has been slinging the spicy poultry dish for over 70 years. The eatery's founder, Thornton Prince, had a fondness for two things: ladies and spicy chicken. As the story goes, Prince's girlfriend tried to punish him for his wandering eye by covering his chicken in hot pepper. Prince, however, loved the hot chicken. Today, other restaurants like Hattie B's Hot Chicken and Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish, both in Nashville, are also top spots to sample the peppery meat.
Whether you prefer brisket, ribs, sausage or pork chops, barbecue is can't-miss when visiting the Lone Star State. While some joints cook their meat over mesquite, others opt for smoking it atop hickory wood. If you can score a spot at Austin's often-busy Franklin Barbecue, order up a platter of grilled meat, slaw, pinto beans and potato salad. For finger-lickin' good meat that's cooked over oak, head to Lockhart Smokehouse in Dallas.
When in Utah, fill up on Jell-O. The sweet treat, which is usually mixed with fruits and vegetables, is a state staple, especially within the Mormon community. It's served at nearly every function, from funerals to potlucks. In fact, Utah is said to consume more Jell-O than any other state in America. And while the jiggly dish is most commonly made at home, folks can also find it at restaurants throughout the state. The crowd favorite flavor: green lime.
Vermont, the nation's leading producer of maple syrup, celebrates the sticky, sweet confection every year during the Vermont Maple Festival. If you can't make it to the event, don't fret. The syrup is also made into candy or drizzled over a stack of pancakes at Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice restaurant in Mendon, where General Edward H. Ripley and his relatives would boil the sap from maples to make syrup.
It won't take more than one bite to understand why Smithfield, Virginia's motto is "ham, history and hospitality." Smithfield Foods, the world's largest hog producer and pork processor, was founded in 1936. The hams were so popular that Smithfield is now called the Ham Capital of the World. For your fix of Virginia ham, head to The Homeplace in Catawba, a 1907-built home that serves generous portions of ham, potatoes, green beans and buttermilk biscuits.
Half of the country's sweet cherries come from Washington. The harvest season begins in June and goes through August. Go cherry picking at the family-owned Hauck's Orchard in Ferndale, or Stutzman Ranch in Wenatchee. For a slice of cherry pie, check out Twede's Café in North Bend, which was also featured in the TV series "Twin Peaks." The café, which was built in 1941, serves up slices that are made fresh daily and topped with whipped cream.
West Virginia
Pepperoni rolls, a delicious combination of pepperoni, dough and mozzarella, are the unofficial state snack in West Virginia. The food was supposedly a favorite of coal miners from Italy who settled in West Virginia. Today, you can find them at convenience stores and restaurants, including Tomaro's Bakery, which has been operating in Clarksburg for more than 100 years.
The largest German population in the U.S. resides in Wisconsin, so it makes sense that the state is home to some of the best bratwurst in the country. The Badger State is also credited with the creation of the beer brat, which is sausage cooked in beer. The Milwaukee County Stadium has been selling bratwurst to baseball fans since the early 1950s, but you can also order a pint and bratwurst at the Milwaukee Brat House or Old German Beer Hall.
Springtime means it's hunting season in Wyoming. Morel mushroom hunting, that is. To celebrate the fungi, the state holds the annual Morel Mushroom Festival. If you're not in town for the event, morel mushroom pasta at The Kitchen in Jackson Hole is a hit. You can also order the sautéed seasonal dish at Snake River Grill, also in Jackson Hole.


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Shoot and edit video for daily newscasts. Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced environment using electronic cameras and editing equipment. Set-up and shoot interesting stand-ups and live-shots. Create strong visual story-telling images. Work with reporters as a team. Two to three years' experience as news photographer/editor at an affiliated broadcast television station. College degree preferred in related communications field. Must be creative and a quick learner. Must be a team player and have good journalistic skills. Excellent videography, lighting, audio, non-linear editing and computer skills required. Must be able to drive company vehicles. Valid driver license and good driving record required. Additional skillset of writing, posting to social media and working on assignment desk preferred. Ability to work flexible shifts. Must also have the ability to carry and set up camera, tripod and other related equipment. Must be able to set up live remotes, including carrying cable reels and pulling cable for live shots.
Assure that all elements of on-air presentation of Fox O&O station are of the highest quality. Work in a team environment during fast-paced, high-pressure newscasts and other productions. Perform pre-production duties to prepare multiple systems for air. Target and square Vinten robotic cameras. Perform audio duties, including mic checks, set pre-fade audio for mics, live shots and sat feeds, set IFB mix/minus and check for proper IFB signals/levels, change batteries in mics and IFBs. Set up teleprompter and test foot pedals before air. Activate closed captioning. Operate Vinten robotic camera system, Chyron ISQ playback system, Solid State Logic digital audio board, teleprompter, as necessary. Operate iTX playout servers. Catch satellite feeds using Ku-, C-band and digital satellite receivers and check those feeds for quality. Tune-in and troubleshoot local area, microwave live-shots. Tune-in satellite live-shots using Ku-, C-band and digital satellite receivers. Shade studio cameras. Acquire beauty shots with our downtown tower camera. Prepare shows for automation using iTX. Ingest promos/PSAs/commercials into a server using iTX. Responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of studio and operations. Responsible for changing bulbs in studio light grid. Assist Directors with scripts and other pre-show duties. Assist Creative Services with editing. The Tech will be cross trained to be proficient with all studio equipment during a manual or automated newscast, and will assist in other areas of Engineering/Operations as needed. College degree preferred in related communications field, with a concentration in television production. Minimum of one year television production experience, preferably in a live newscast environment. Overall knowledge of television production, including audio and video. Team player who works well under pressure, with ability to meet tight deadlines. Must be able to work various hours and shifts. Must be willing to be on-call.
Support sales effort of VP, General Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and Local Sales Manager in achievement of station and FOX7Austin.com revenue goals. Assist National Sales Manager with the workflow of orders from Fox Sales offices. Assist Local Sales manager and account executives with order input and workflow. Duties include E-booking and manual order input (broadcast and digital) into Wide Orbit traffic system. Ensure orders are set up, input and air correctly. Put together make good offers for missed spots and prepare sales credit documents for billing discrepancies. Generate sales reports to team. Use Reppak/Station Express (Donovan system) for communication with the select regional agencies. Generate metrics reports from Google DFP for digital campaigns. Help coordinate paid programming. Requires regular communication with clients (metrics and spot times). Occasional front desk/phone coverage. Responsible for Wide Orbit sales administration, including account assignment changes, delegations and troubleshooting. Must be highly organized and detail oriented with strong typing/data entry and mathematical skills. Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Wide Orbit or similar broadcast traffic system experience required. Google DFP, DDS/Reppak experience a plus. Must be able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on a daily basis. Must have excellent communication skills. Prior broadcast sales assistant experience preferred.
KTBC is seeking an experienced Vice President, Engineering and Operations. The VP reports directly to the V.P., General Manager. In addition to supervising entire Engineering/Operations Department, the candidate's primary charter will be to provide, manage, and maintain operations of all technical equipment as well as supervise performance of technical personnel. The successful incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all systems to ensure fault tolerant and error free operations of station's broadcast equipment including daily oversight of local Hub/Spoke technology to produce efficient, flawless operations. Must effectively manage engineering, production, news technical, facilities, security, mechanical systems and tower/transmitter. Must develop and implement current and long range technical and technological operation plans, prepare departmental expense budgets and oversee the preparation of both current and future capital plans to ensure satisfactory completion of assigned projects in a timely fashion. Must possess the ability to establish procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of equipment and studio operations. Responsible for station compliance with FCC, OSHA, FAA and Local regulations. Candidate must have at least 7 years' experience in a medium to large television market. SBE certification is preferred. Significant technical expertise in the planning, implementation and maintenance of television station facilities, including RF facilities. Demonstrated knowledge of IT based broadcast systems including ELC and iTX environments. A solid understanding of networking along with digital and automation technology is essential. Effective communicator. Previous management/supervisory experience. Must be able to drive company vehicles. Valid driver license and good driving record required.
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An estimated 51 million people worldwide have schizophrenia, 2.2 million of them in the United States. While early diagnosis and appropriate treatment improve the long-term prognosis, schizophrenia is a disease that is difficult to manage.
In Living with Schizophrenia, Drs. Jeffrey Rado and Philip G. Janicak, specialists in treating people who have schizophrenia, offer an easy-to-read primer for people with the disorder, along with their families and other caregivers. Drawing on their combined sixty years of clinical and research experience, Drs. Rado and Janicak
· define schizophrenia and explain what is known about its causes· discuss the difference between negative symptoms (such as lack of emotion and social withdrawal) and positive symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders)· describe medication and psychosocial and behavioral treatments—and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for better long-term outcomes· explain what people with schizophrenia and their families can do to help keep the person well· explore how schizophrenia affects the entire family· detail medical conditions that people with schizophrenia are more likely than other people to have—including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes · offer key takeaway points for every topic
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Good news for the candidates looking for Government jobs in West Bengal. West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released a job notification as WBPSC recruitment. As per the WBPSC job notification organization is looking for young and skilled candidates to fill up various vacant posts. The organization is inviting applications for Draftsman/AMO & Others Jobs, Assistant Professor posts mentioned below. Candidates applying for Draftsman/AMO should submit the application before last mentioned in the official notification. Complete details like age limit, vacancy, how to apply, educational qualification, last date etc about the WB PSC vacancies are available in this article.
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Candidates who wish to apply for the above post should have Graduation/post Graduation degree from the recognized university.
Assistant Professor: Interested candidates should have Good academic record at the Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent Degree from an accredited foreign University for more details check official notification.
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Disclaimer: Grit PH is not affiliated with any of the banking institutions featured in this article. The sole purpose of this guide is to educate our readers on how to choose and use credit cards wisely.
Credit cards are an unavoidable part of adult life nowadays – and they can be quite intimidating too if you're not familiar with what you're dealing with.
According to a study conducted by We Are Social in January 2018, only 3% of the Philippines' population own a credit card, which is likely related to the equally low percentages of Filipinos making online payments.
When it comes to credit cards, a whole plethora of myths and stigmas often play out a factor with people.
In turn, the majority of the earning populace end up avoiding availing credit cards – many have heard the horror stories of credit cards amounting to debt, unintended expenses or other undesirable financial effects.
To clear that up, let's answer the simple question of "what is a credit card?"
What is a Credit Card?
To put it simply, a credit card is a way for you to borrow money from a bank to purchase something, regardless of whether it's something very cheap or expensive, without the need to bring physical cash.
If you pay back the money you borrowed using a credit card within a month, you don't have to pay extra fees. If you don't pay on time, you pay an additional amount referred to as "interest."
Why get and use a Credit Card?
There are a lot of reasons why this is useful and why people get credit cards in the first place.
- Reward Programs:
To encourage new credit card customers, most local banks nowadays offer reward programs. The gist is simple: For each Dollar spent using your credit card, the bank will reward your account with points. As long as you pay your dues back on time.
These points are redeemable for a variety of things such as gas for your car, airline tickets or in-store discounts.
Some banks offer great sign-up bonuses when you first get your credit card as well as cash back programs where you perpetually save a few percent on certain purchases.
- Security for your money
Credit cards are also a great safety net despite what some people claim. If you lose your card, your bank can block your card from being used within minutes of securing a report.
This precaution is far safer than losing your wallet with all your cash. Some banks offer terms to which you are only liable for the first PhP 2,500-3,000 on unauthorized purchases.
So, never lose your bank's number, because, reporting loss and disputing charges needs to be done as soon as possible to prevent fraudsters making the most out of your hard-earned money.
- Accessibility and Convenience
Additionally, there are plenty of places in the Philippines that don't accept debit cards, so your options for payment are cash and credit.
Traveling around with a huge wad of cash isn't ideal because bulging wallets can attract the wrong kind of attention. By having a credit card that fits in your pocket and doesn't take up space in your wallet, is a convenient way to take care of your purchases, especially big denomination purchases.
For example, you went on shopping for appliances, air conditioners, and other big priced item in the hardware section, you don't need to carry a huge amount of money to pay for those.
Another convenience credit cards bring is when you're traveling abroad, you won't need to bring as much money to be exchanged into foreign currency.
- Building Credit History
The benefit of building credit history is to establish your account to be eligible for loans. Without credit history, there is going to be difficulty to get loans approved,
To banks, a handsome credit history is an account that remains consistent in paying its dues on time, and that it has the means to pay back what it has borrowed.
A clever way to build up credit history is to make small purchases and paying them back in time.
Credit history is a form of building assurance and trust that your account can borrow and return money to the bank, and as such, major loans you'd need in your adult life such as mortgage or auto loans can be approved much faster.
- Emergency Source of Funds
If you don't have cash as a source of emergency funds, having a credit card can be a dealbreaker, should you find yourself in a circumstance where you need a large amount of money to pay medical bills, or an emergency flight ticket to get back with the family.
It is better to pay off credit card interest than taking risky loans that could be much more difficult and heftier to pay off.
- Budgeting Tools
On a past article here in Grit.ph, we talked about how to save money, and that there's a section about budgeting apps.
Some credit cards can be synced with those budgeting apps to give you a clear-cut diagram on your spending habits, the money you save, and how to make the most of your time to pay your dues back.
How to Get Approved for a Credit Card in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Banks have their way of screening first-time credit card applicants.
They have the ideal archetype and template of the perfect cardholder. Pays on time, spends less than his means. To convince the local, domestic banks to approve your credit card, here are some tips.
1. Stable source of income is a must
To banks, an employee that has been tenured and is committed to a company over a long period of time is much more attractive than an employee that has a record of short-term employment or job hopping. Stability equates to qualities of loyalty.
Loyalty in one's source of employment and income, and loyalty and punctuality when it comes to paying what is borrowed.
The typical minimum requirement for applicants' monthly income is P15,000. But with a higher pay-grade, you'd have better chances of getting approved.
2. Start with a deposit account
A deposit account record is a good way to pass the strict credit checks a bank will impose on an applicant. A deposit account can give the bank an idea of how your cash and income flows in and out of your account.
It's also important to maintain at least a P20,000 running/daily balance in your savings account in 6 months or more. Banks usually send out credit card offers to qualified account holders.
3. Apply for a secured credit card
A sure-fire way to have a credit card granted to you is by applying for a secured credit card. Albeit much more expensive because of a pledged deposit that you will need to settle with the bank, you're basically paying in advance for the convenience of having a credit card.
A pledged deposit is the collateral the bank uses to guarantee repayment.
4. Maintain a credit profile
A decent credit profile is attractive to banks because it shows that you are punctual when it comes to payments. As long as your account leans towards a good credit profile, you increase your chances of getting your card approved higher. Pay off your debts, and you will be just fine.
5. Reduce your debt to income ratio
There are times when it's a perfect opportunity to lower your debt to income ratio. For example; you have successfully negotiated a salary raise, or if business has been good and profits are growing.
The sooner you have access to higher amounts of money, focus on paying your debts to the credit card first, and maintain this without incurring other debts.
Over a period of time, your credit report would reveal that you have decreased your debt to income ratio. This account makes an attractive candidate for banks to approve their credit cards for.
6. Don't do follow-ups
According to local lore, following up frequently within two weeks of application for a credit card in manila would send a signal that you need credit badly. This would not reflect well with banks.
Prevent yourself from contacting the bank within the first two weeks of applying a credit card. If you weren't given a call, chances are, your application has been rejected.
10 Best Credit Cards in the Philippines
Now that we've covered why you should have a credit card and how to get one, let's look at some of your options in the Philippines:
1. Citi Cash Back Card
The Citi Cash Back Card's terms are designed for the professional who resides and makes purchases within Manila. It offers consumer friendly rebates and rewards, such as Meralco utility bill rebates.
Branch Availability: Makati and San Juan City
- Up to 6% rebates at supermarkets
- Up to 2% rebate on your Meralco bills
- 0.20% rebate on all purchases
- P5,000 Nike Park eGift (for new subscribers until May 31, 2018)
- Minimum income of P250,000 per year to avail of the card
- Requires spending at least P10,000 per month to avail of maximum rebates
- P3,500 annual membership fee
2. EastWest Platinum Card
The EastWest Platinum card's terms are designed to offer the most convenience for the Filipino jet-setter. Its terms make it as the best card to have on you when you're traveling abroad.
Branch Availability: Available all over Metro Manila, from branches in Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, Paranaque. East West Bank has an abundant amount of branches for you to apply.
- Free Lifetime Membership, no annual fees for owning the card
- Free Travel Insurance for up to P20 million if you buy airline tickets using the card as well as access to 950 VIP lounges at airports across the world
- Discounts at several resorts and restaurants in the country
- Each P40 spent earns 1 platinum rewards point
- Most benefits revolve around travel, so may not suit everyone's lifestyle
3. BPI Family Credit Card
If you are a frugal spender looking for low-interest rates, BPI Family Credit is for you. Its terms make it the best credit card to pay off when it's time to settle dues.
Branch availability: Abundant in Quezon City, Makati City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, San Juan.
- Low annual fee of P1000, with the first supplementary card free for life and the second (up to sixth) supplementary card costing on P500 per year
- Low interest rates of 2.0%, compared to the usual 2.75% up to 3.5% from other banks
- Fewer discounts and benefits at stores, restaurants or hotels compared to other cards
- No point system to take advantage of to accumulate points to redeem for rewards
4. RCBC Bankard Gold Card
The RCBC Bankard Gold Card is designed to be used as much as possible, because of its point system that never expires. Along with the EastWest Platinum Card, this credit card is a huge contender for the jet-setting Filipino.
- Unlimited earning potential for rewards and accumulated points never expire
- Free travel insurance and cheap access to airport lounges
- 0% installment for purchases abroad
- P3,000 annual membership fee with P1,500 per supplementary card
- High interest rate of 3.5%
- Minimum income of P30,000 per month to avail of the card
5. HSBC Red Mastercard
One good thing about the HSBC Red Mastercard is the ease of meeting the minimum amount required for an applicant's monthly income. This card is ideal for residents and for local purchases. One thing to look out for is that HSBC has a hefty PhP700 penalty for late payments.
Branch Availability – Easy to find in Quezon City, Pasig, Makati, Mandaluyong
- Low minimum monthly income of P13,500 to avail of the card
- 4X bonus points earned on up to P40,000 worth of transactions per month
- 3% fuel rebate on Caltex gas purchases
- High late payment charge of P700 or unpaid minimum amount, whichever is lower
6. AUB Easy MasterCard
The most attractive qualities of AUB Easy MasterCard are; it offers options to the customer, its flexible payment terms are a treat for customers that stick to their financial plans and budget tools.
Freedom from annual membership fees for life is designed to win over the customer's loyalty and commitment to keep their accounts active with AUB.
Branch Availability: All over Makati, Manila, Quezon City
- Flexible payments – customer gets to choose their own payment schedule
- Free annual membership for life
- Easy to earn points at P20 per reward point for almost all transactions
- No other privileges and discounts other than the reward point program
7. BDO Diners Club Premiere
Another contender for the jet-setting Filipino, the BDO Diners Club Premiere is an international card that earns you miles and access to exclusive privileges for Diners Club establishments.
However, to avail any of these conveniences, one must have a minimum monthly income of P71,000
- Access to exclusive Diners Club Privileges across the world
- Earns airline miles for every P30 spent, allowing for significant accumulation of miles to be used on airline tickets
- High annual fee of P4500
- Minimum monthly income required is P71,000
8. PNB Mabuhay Miles World MasterCard
PNB Mabuhay Miles is the best credit card for loyal and active customers of Philippine Airlines. Booking flights with PNB Mabuhay Miles World MasterCard augments your flight bookings with PAL by rewarding you Miles points.
The good thing about Miles points is that these are transferable, so you can bring some friends or family along your trips.
Branch Availability – All over Quezon City, Manila, Mandaluyong
- Free 2,000 Mabuhay Miles welcome gift for new customers
- 10,000 free Mabuhay Miles when you spend more than P100,000 on Philippines Airline Tickets in one year
- Priority Check-in Counter for PAL flights at NAIA Terminal 2
- High annual fee of P6,000
- Minimum monthly income of P40,000
9. Bank of Commerce Gold MasterCard
The Bank of Commerce Gold MasterCard is most ideal for mall-goers, because its discounts and rewards are aimed for establishments that can be found in malls.
- 5x rewards points earned at certain dining and shopping establishments
- 0% installment plans at certain stores for up to 36 months
- No other privileges and discounts other than the reward point program
10. American Express Gold Card
The American Express Gold Card is the most practical choice if you are an immediate family member of an OFW or immediately related with Filipino US residents and citizens.
Reward conversion to miles can secure enough points for an airline ticket. Whether you're sending someone to or from America, this seems to be a good deal.
Where to get one: BDO Unibank
- No spending limit
- Membership rewards that never expire
- Can convert 1 reward point to 6 airline miles
- Billed in US Dollars
- High annual fee of USD 150
Those are 10 credit cards you can avail of at your convenience. Of course, there are dozens of other cards on the market for you to choose from, so evaluating your lifestyle and financial needs are key to picking the right card and right bank.
On Using Credit Cards Wisely
In case you're looking to getting your first credit cards, here are some tips to not fall into any of the pitfalls that can cost you some serious money:
1. Understand the fees
Understand which part of the month your fees are due and what the fees are., When it comes to auditing your credit card expenses, having a good grasp with tracking credit card fees will help you budget in the long run. Different types of fees such as the annual fee, the late fee or foreign transaction fees requires your attention, so be mindful when and where you use your credit card.
Here's a little glossary for your reference:
- Annual fee – the amount you pay for your membership, charges every year.
- Late Fee – the penalty you pay for each time you fail to meet the bank's grace period on payments and installments.
- Balance Transfer fee – The amount you pay for when you carry over your balance to another credit card or another account.
- Cash Advance Fee – The amount you pay for the convenience of getting access to cash through your credit card.
- Finance Charge – also known as interest. This is the amount that carries over when you don't settle your monthly dues.
- Foreign Transaction Fee – The amount paid for every transaction made abroad.
2. Understand your income
Never purchase anything beyond your means using your Credit Card. This habit of buying things that you can't afford is a one way ticket to suffering the vicious cycle of you getting stuck paying off the purchases plus interest over several months.
3. Use your rewards
Plenty of people accumulate a lot of points and rewards, but never check which rewards they're eligible for and end up not using them. Always keep track of your reward points and be up to date to any offers and promos for your points.
4. Read your account statement
Check if all your transactions are properly accounted for and that you aren't a victim of credit card fraud. Report and dispute any unauthorized charges immediately.
5. Make the minimum payment
Most credit cards don't require you to pay off your debt immediately in one go, but instead require a minimum amount you pay each month or you'll incur larger amounts of interest.
6. Stick to a budget
As discussed on Grit's column on how to save money, sticking to the budget will save you money. By practicing restraint and by thinking twice over a purchase, you gain more financial freedom. With this is mind, it is wise to use your credit card sparingly as well.
7. Pay your bills on time
Being punctual when it comes to paying your dues on or before the grace period ends will reward you with a good credit rating. getting more trust from the bank, which gives you access to loans, this leads to an important point of carrying your balances responsibly.
Don't make any purchases that will compromise the flow of your monthly credit card payments.
8. It's okay to use cash sometimes
Especially when it comes to ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Uber. These services also accept cash. Most credit card users become unaware and lose track of their expenses with Grab and Uber, so sometimes, using cash can prevent you from incurring more expenses with these apps.
9. Check your credit report at least once a year
Understanding the flows of all acquired credit card fees, as well as your purchases, you can give yourself a self-evaluation when it comes to purchasing habits and the timing of your payments.
Ask yourself these questions: Am I spending beyond my means? Are my purchases making my monthly dues harder to pay?
Follow these and you should be fine. Never forget, the point of a credit card is to borrow money – never borrow money that you know you won't be able to pay back.
In conclusion:
Credit Cards are a brilliant innovation that allows you to be much more financially flexible.
As long as you use your credit card wisely, and as long as you punctually pay your dues, you can truly enjoy the convenience of going cashless, whether you're in the domestic or international market.
Having a credit card would be one of your most grown up, adult decisions you'll make. Best of luck!


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Thomas, Billie Doris Billie Doris Thomas, 90, a native Texan, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her home in Dallas. Born in Sunnyvale, Texas on October 22, 1922, Billie was predeceased by her husband of sixty-seven years, H. Gillis Thomas, and her parents, William Jones and Teresa Price Jones. Growing up, Billie's parents owned and operated a gas station and small grocery store in Sunnyvale, Texas. At the store Billie learned the benefits of hard work , and how to meet and to serve people, traits that would endure throughout her life. In high school Billie led the Mesquite women's team to a state championship in basketball and earned all state honors as a point guard. After high school Billie played a couple of seasons of semi-professional basketball with the NuGrape Soda Company team, which was famous for their gold and purple uniforms. Billie remained an avid basketball and sports fan throughout her life. After high school Billie went to secretarial school and then in 1942 moved to Burbank, California, where her father lived, to work at Lockheed Aircraft. While riding a bus to work one day, Billie met her future husband, Gil, to whom she took an immediate dislike. However, Gil persevered in his pursuit of Billie and three months later, after a whirlwind courtship they married on October 31,1942. Gil was then drafted and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war Billie and Gil returned to Dallas where Billie went to work at LTV to support the family while Gil went to school under the G.I. Bill at Southern Methodist University. In 1952 Billie and Gil joined the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Dallas where they became lifetime members. Over the years Billie was an elder who served multiple times on the Session, President of the Women of the Church for two terms, ran the Church's taping ministry, taught fourth grade Sunday school, was a Bible leader, a member of the search committee that brought the current minister, Joe Clifford, to First Presbyterian, as well as a vital and significant financial contributor to the Church's ministry. Billie also served for many years as a Meals on Wheels volunteer. During times of crisis or illness whether within her family or within the realm of her friends and acquaintances Billie was the first one there with food, prayers, compassion or just a big old hug, and the last one to leave. In August of 1975 after a long and very successful career with the Trammel Crow Company Gil was persuaded by Billie to leave the Crow Company and start his own family based real estate firm, the Gillis Thomas Company, which continues on today. Billie is survived by her older brother, Gilbert Jones, his wife Amy, her son Robert and his wife Dannye, her daughter Robyn Conlon and her husband Don, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service honoring Billie's life is set for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church located at 1835 Young Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the East Dallas Community School, the Shelton School of Dallas or First Presbyterian Church.
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We have inherited two small trees in our new front garden. Both have yellowing leaves which are then falling.
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The leaves are turning yellow and then getting brown uneven edges on them. Some of them have holey areas which are brown too. These leaves are falling. As we do not know what these trees are we do not know where to start looking at what is wrong with them. So before I spray them with something I shouldn't please let me know what could be wrong with them. We don't want to lose them.
- 9 Jul, 2009
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One of my Japanese acers is suffering a bit with the hot weather and we are also quite windy where we are . It has some brown edges to many of its finely cut green leaves. All I am doing is giving it lots of water and hopefully it will be happier next year
9 Jul, 2009
We don't know what they are either! Any chance of a photo?
That said, it could just be drought - don't know where you live, or how long those trees have been in (you say they're small, but that just might mean they're young and not been in long), but if they're not that old, they'll have been short of water anywhere in the South.
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