Monthly Archives: October 2007

Just plane spooky

Is it fate or just a freaky coincidence? James Wysong shares 13 unexplained and unbelievable stories of people in flight. There are stories about duckhunters shooting up in the air to signal the end of duck season and accidentally hitting … Continue reading

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Celsius vs. Fahrenheit is a recipe for disaster

Here’s a short tip when cooking or baking in another country: know your temperatures! If your recipe calls for 375 degrees and your oven only goes up to 250 degrees, there’s a fairly high chance that your oven gauge is … Continue reading

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Review: Joby Gorillapod

I remember 4 years ago when I was taking a photography workshop, I borrowed my brother’s gear: his camera bag with the SLR body and all his lenses and filters, even his tripod. The bag was heavy enough and with … Continue reading

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Cebu Pacific now flies to Caticlan

Cebu Pacific will be receiving their first ATR 72-500 turboprop plane in February 2008, just in time for the coming summer holidays. Cebu Pacific to fly 10 times daily to Boracay, fares start at P688! Visit one of the world’s … Continue reading

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PAL’s PR475 overshoots Butuan runway

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines — At least 3 people were injured when a Philippine Airlines jet overshot the runway of the Bancasi Airport here around 6:45 a.m. Friday, careering into coconut grove, officials said. Superintendent Elmer Doyo, regional director of the … Continue reading

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