The Philippines is an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It has 7,641 islands and is divided into three main areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Besides Manila, you can explore places like Boracay, the Taal Volcano, and the Mayon Volcano.
Manila
When in Manila, visit the Manila Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the history and architecture of the city. It is the oldest stone-built church in the Philippines and features a Baroque facade. Beautiful frescoes are found inside, as well as intricate mouldings. There's even a crucifix from 15th century and 17th century choir stands made of rich molave. A fascinating museum will also give you a glimpse into Manila’s rich history.
Taal Volcano
Visit the Taal Volcano if you love hiking and nature. This volcano is located in Batangas. It is the Philippines’ second most active volcano. You can see the crater from a hiking trail. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Taal is also home of the Tawilis which are a rare bird found only in this lake.
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano that can be found in the province of Albay on Luzon Island. Bicol Region is also known for this spot.
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What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they provide us with information that helps us make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They are the supreme arbiters of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
You can see why they are so vital.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible of breaking down toxins and storing nutrients. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
How often do we hear someone say, 'I feel sluggish today' or 'my head feels heavy'? These symptoms could be signs of liver problems.
You may notice symptoms such as dark urine, yellowing skin and fatigue. But these aren't the only warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver is an important organ. It is vital for detoxification, metabolism, immunity, reproduction, and digestion.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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The liver of a baby is roughly half the size that of an adult at birth. It is four times larger by the time an infant turns three.
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The liver can be found on the left side of your abdomen, just below the lower rib cage.
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There are 16 major liver lobes. However there are many smaller, more intimate lobules.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials, which are electrical signals sent by neurons to each other via axons, allow them to communicate with one another. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
Neurotransmitters, chemical substances that are released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. The second neuron also fires.
When another neuron sends an impulse to the presynaptic neural cell, neurotransmitter is released. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
They are vital for the communication between nerve cells. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list isn’t available for public viewing. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. It matters because of this.
The secretive nature of the information is due to the fact that actors and directors on blacklist won't be in a position to find work. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. This could lead to them going bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. Producers and directors who want to be nominated are subject to the same restrictions.
Producers often pressure directors to cut scenes from their films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. That's bad for everyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. They've had the toil to clear their name.
This kind of thing must stop before it can happen again. We must ensure that everyone has the right to express themselves freely.
We must get rid of the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. There's nothing more shocking than watching someone fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. That's where we found ourselves last week.
Heath Ledger died after a long, successful career. He overdosed on prescription pills, and after a brief battle with death, he passed away.
His friends and family struggled to accept the loss of his son, while the media blasted him openly.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath did more than act. He also directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball and Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath, however he soon grew too big for his good looks. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. He was eventually able to get clean and went to rehab.
Now that he was sober, it was time to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. The film was originally supposed to be released in this year's theaters, but it will not make its way into the cinemas until next year.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We're not saying Heath should have been allowed back into show business. It would have been nice for him to have received some assistance before things spiraled outof control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.