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Aphrodite's First Giveaway Contest
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March is the month of lent where God died for all our sins. He gave his life to save the entire humanity without having doubts. He is Our Saviour, Our Almighty God and Our Father. As a Catholic, I want to give back something this month of Easter to others as a gratitude to what God has done for me. Honestly, I have received so many blessings in my life, it has been amazing and overwhelming. I thanked Him for giving me such a wonderful life and a loving family. Anyway, I will giveaway 2 pieces of handmade knotted rosary plus more fabulous prizes from my sweet Sponsors. These Rosary's were made personally by me and were inspired by the members of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. This contest is open internationally until April 30Th, 2010, midnight, EST. Everyone can join including the sponsors. Winners will be announced on May 3rd, Monday, will notified via email, and will be chosen through random.org. Just follow the instructions carefully and you're all set. Happy Easter everyone!



PRIZES:


1st Prize:

$5.00 Cash via Paypal & 2 pcs Rosary - Aphrodite:My So Called Life

2000 EC Credits - Chuchie's Hideaway

2000 Ec Credits - WhereAbouts

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -Fedhz

1 mont h125X125 Ad Banner -EarningOnline

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -OnaDietDaw

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -TheAccidentalTeacher


2nd Prize:

2000 EC Credits - MelandriaRomero.info

1000 EC Credits - MyJourneyToLife

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - JournalMikeMamaril

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - Wahdaholic

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -QuestionsHaveAnswers

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -Yapatoots-1


3rd Prize:

1500 EC Credits - Melandriaromero.net

1000 EC Credits - TheThreeChies

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -Chuchie's Hideaway

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -WhereAbouts

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -TheThreeChies

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner -Yapatoots-2



TO ENTER: (15pts)


4 pts - Blog about this giveaway linking back to me with Sponsors.


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4 pts - Put my Button Ad in your Blog Post (2pts) & Side Bar (2pts)


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3 pts - Subscribe via email (Sidebar)


1 pt - Follow me on Google Friend Connect (Sidebar)


1 pt - Follow me on Twitter (Sidebar)


1 pt - Follow me on Facebook NetworkedBlogs (Sidebar)


1 pt - Become a Fan of Aphrodite:My So Called Life (Sidebar)




EXTRA POINTS (35pts)

15 pts - Pick 2 Sponsors, Follow them on Twitter (5pts), Google Friend Connect (5pts), Any Facebook Fan or Page(5pts)


20 pts - Pick 1 of my Sponsors, Review Sponsor's Blog, 50-100 words (10pts), Add Sponsor's Banner Ad to your post(10pts)


SPONSORS
Chuchie's Hideaway
TheThreeChies
WhereAbouts
Fedhz
EarningOnline
OnADietDaw
TheAccidentalTeacher
MelandriaRomero.info
MyJourneyToLife
JournalMikeMamaril
Wahdaholic
QuestionsHaveAnswers
Yapatoots-1
MelandriaRomero.net
Yapatoots-2


Kindly visit regularly for prize updates. If you're done with all these please leave a comment with your email, usernames (Facebook,Twitter and others), Sponsor's Blog Review URL, Blog Post URL, and the total points you've got.


Win Cash!!!

Win Rosary!!!

Win EC!!!







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The Rules of Chocolate
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If you get melted chocolate all over your hands, you're eating it too slowly.

Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want.

The problem: How to get two pounds of chocolate home from the store in a hot car.
The solution: Eat it in the parking lot.

Diet tip: Eat a chocolate bar before each meal. It'll take the edge off your appetite and you'll eat less.

A nice box of chocolates can provide your total daily intake of calories in one place. Isn't that handy?

If you can't eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can't eat all your chocolate, what's wrong with you?

If calories are an issue, store your chocolate on top of the fridge. Calories are afraid of heights, and they will jump out of the chocolate to protect themselves.

Money talks. Chocolate sings.

Chocolate has many preservatives. Preservatives make you look younger.

Why is there no such organization as Chocoholics Anonymous? Because no one wants to quit.

Put "eat chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you'll get one thing done.

Chocolate is a health food. Chocolate is derived from cacao beans. Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived either from sugar beets or cane, both vegetables. And, of course, the milk/cream is dairy.

So eat more chocolate to meet the dietary requirements for daily vegetable and dairy intake.



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Saint of the Week
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Saint of the week:

A Saint is often an ordinary person who has lived an extraordinary life of virtue and faith. As Catholics we should use these exemplars to inspire us in our daily lives.

St. Hesychius of Jerusalem

Unfortunately, not much is known of this early Christian Saint from the Russian Orthodox tradition. Many of his writings and much about his life has been lost to history. He was an exegete and involved in his church as a presbyter. His work was extremely important since he defended the doctrines of the Church from early heresies including the theories of Nestorianism and Arianism. Nestorianism postulated that there were two completely separate natures combined in Jesus, one divine and the other human. Arianism postulated that Jesus was not divine at all. Hesychius' work gives us great insight into the history of the early Church. He wrote homilies concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary, and many Bible commentaries which focused on the mysteries contained in the Old Testament and how they are related to the New Testament. This included writings on the Psalms. Some of his other works describe the life and martyrdom of early Saints. He had a great love of the Holy Eucharist and promoted the need to keep pure of mind and body.

This week pray a Rosary in his honor, his feast day is March 28th.
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Wanted: Aphrodite's First Giveaway SPONSORS
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I've been blogging for over 3 years now and this will be my first giveaway to all bloggers all over the world. Since Holy week is getting closer I thought of giving this to ONE lucky individual or blogger as a gift. You will receive two pieces of knotted Rosary. One piece with combination of white and pink color, the other one with silver, white and blue color. What you see in the above photo, thats what you get.



This Giveaway is a POINT system and will begin on April 1st, 2010 ends on April 30th, 2010 at midnight EST. Winners will be announced May 3rd, 2010 and will be chosen through Random.org.


Right now, I'm seeking for Blogger SPONSORS worldwide. You have the option to give the following:



  • Cash via paypal

  • Entrecard (EC)

  • 1 month 125X125 Banner/Widget/Button Ads

  • Blog Review

  • Your suggestion


Being Sponsor, you will receive the following;



  • Blog Review with your Banner Ad from all participants - (Top 10 Sponsors only, i will use random.org to select my Top 10 Sponsors on March 31,2010, midnight, Eastern time)
  • Blog link from all participants
  • Visitors or followers to your facebook,twitter and any other social networking site
  • Your suggestion


If you're interested just leave a comment here or email me direct. Keep checking my site for updates. Thanks a lot! :-)





SPONSORS:

2000 EC Credits - Chuchie's Hideaway
2000 EC Credits - WhereAbouts
2,000 EC Credits - MelandriaRomero
1500 EC Credits - The Three Chies
1,000 EC Credits - myjourneytolife
1,000 EC Credits - melandriaromero
1,000 EC Credits - Butterfly

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- fedhz
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- earningonline
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- journal.mikemamaril
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- wahdaholic
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- questionshaveanswers
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - Chuchie's Hideaway
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - WhereAbouts
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner- The Three Chies
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - Realwomantips
1 month 125x125 Ad Banner - Butterfly

1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - onadietdaw
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - yapatoots1
1 month 125X125 Ad Banner - yapatoots2
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This post is close as of today (March 31) kindly visit the Giveaway Contest and thank u for all the emails. I have good news for all the Sponsors..Check it out! Please join and have a chance to win the prizes!
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Upcoming Swaps Dates
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Just wanted to remind you (Michigander) that the Spring swaps will be here before you know it. Time to start sorting those closets and drawers. Take a box or container and put it in the back of the closet or some other location and start adding to it until the swap. If you do a little bit a time it won't feel such a huge task.
Upcoming Swap dates are:
Sterling Heights Swap
Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 11:00am until 3:00pm
Heritage Jr. High School, 37400 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Holly Swap
Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 10:00am until 7:00pm
First baptist Church of Holly, 15030 N. Holly Rd. Holly, MI 48442
Also if there are folks that would like to help with set up (in the morning) or take down (in the evening) at the Holly Swap just contact me (Bridgette). This will be the last swap as our family is moving. If you are interested in being the new coordinator contact me (Bridget).
Clinton Township Swap
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10:00am until 1:00pm
Macomb Intermediate School District Located on Garfield Road North of 19 Mile
Lake Orion Swap
Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 10:00am until 7:00pm
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community, 2700 Waldon Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
We're on the North Side of Waldon, East of Baldwin Road. Come in the main door and there will be signs to lead you from there.
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Macomb County Community Connection Day
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Macomb county families and residents who are homeless or at-risk due to foreclosure, job loss or hardship are invited!

Meet and Talk with people and organizations that can assist individuals and families with:

  • Shelter and Housing Options
  • Homeless Prevention Services
  • Rapid Re-Housing Programs
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Legal Services-Eviction/Foreclosure
  • Homeless Student Assistance
  • Social Security Assistance
  • Low Cost Food Program

All services and help are FREE! On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 around 10:00Am-2:00PM at Warren Woods, Church of the Nazarene, 14300 13 Mile Road (East of Schoenherr) Warren, MI 48088. Lunch is served around 11:30 Am to 12:30 PM. There will be raffles, prizes and much more. For a listing of attending agencies visit MACOMB. See you there!

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Free Market Today
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There will be a free market today Sunday March 21st at Rosa Parks Transit Center. It will start around 1:00pm and go until 5:00pm, rain or shine. Everything you bring will be hauled away for you (within reason-a fridge maybe difficult). Usually we find everything from pots and pans to canned goods, lots of clothing, old cds, art supplies, video game systems, ironing boards.. you name it.
The Rosa Parks Transit Center is located on Cass Avenue just North of Michigan between Part Street and 1st.
Hope to see you there!
If you miss this one the next Free Market will be held on May 23rd, 2010.
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Saint of the week
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A Saint is often an ordinary person who has lived an extraordinary life of virtue and faith. As Catholics we should use these exemplars to inspire us in our daily lives.

St. Serapion the Scholastic

Little is known of the early life of St. Serapion. He lived in the fourth century. He was a Monk who spent much time in the Egyptian desert as a disciple of St. Anthony. He focused on prayer and performing penance. His intellectual powers were great and he was selected to direct the catechetical school which was located in Alexandria, Egypt. He would resign this post to return to his more humble life. He was later consecrated the Bishop of Thmuis, an important city in lower Egypt located on a canal of the NileRiver delta. He was an important defender of Church Doctrine and attacked the heresy of Arianism, which taught that Jesus was not consubstantial with the Father. He was banished by the Emperor Constantius, an avid believer in Arianism. He also opposed the Macedonianism Heresy which denied the divinity of the Holy Spirit and thus the Holy Trinity. He was a brilliant scholar and theologian, wrote a sacramentary called the Euchologion, several important letters and a lengthy discourse on the titles of the Psalms. Some of his writings may be found in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers (Apothegmata)

This week pray a Rosary in his honor, his feast day is March 21st
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$8.00 Eyeglasses From Zenni Optical
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Do you wear eyeglasses? Have you went to your Ophthalmologist or Optometrist lately? I think this spring season is the right time to visit. Get your eyeglass's cleaned or replaced with a new pair so your vision will stay sharp. It's necessary to keep your eyeglass's updated annually so your vision remains healthy and clear. If your eyeglasses need to be replaced then do it. Don't wait or take a long time to do it, because your eyesight will suffer. Having clear vision is a necessity to your everyday work. You can definitely finish your job quickly with clearer vision. If you're worried about your insurance, well don't, because from Zenni Optical you can get a pair as low as $8.00. You can't beat that and its true!There's no other optical company making that kind of offer. So better grab it right now.


Anyway, the Zenni Optical has a wide variety of eyeglasses. They have different colors and styles to choose from. Also, with affordable prescription, full UV protection, anti-scratch coating, microfiber lens cleaning cloth, high quality frame style and quality hard eyeglasses case. So take a look around and visit Zenni Optical for more details. Here are some samples of affordable eyeglass wear.







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Billionaires Mansion
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Here are the Billionaires Mansion photos from Forbes. Check it out and see how huge and beautiful it is. Can you imagine living there alone? Oh man, I think I'm gonna lost and be crazy. But anyway, I wish someday these Billionares invite me over for one day visit so I can tour their whole Mansion and I can take lots of picture. Sounds good, isn't? Well, who knows maybe my blog reach them and send me an email invitation..sweet!




Warren Buffett
Omaha, Neb.

Net Worth: $47 billion

Rank: 3

The world's third-richest man still resides in the 6,000-square-foot, five-bedroom gray stucco home he bought in 1958 for $31,500. The home has everything the 79-year-old needs, including his very own handball court that he uses to keep fit. An intruder armed with a fake gun tried to break into the modest, ungated property in 2007 but was ultimately thwarted by security.





Bill Gates
Medina, Wash.

Net Worth: $53 billion

Rank: 2

Gates' 66,000-square-foot compound is built into a hillside on the edge of Lake Washington, near Seattle. Its enviable amenities include: a 60-foot swimming pool with an underwater music system, a 2,500-square-foot gym and a 1,000-square-foot dining room, which seats 24. For a personal touch, out-of-shape visitors can skip the 84-step hike to the ground floor and opt for an elevator ride instead.





Lakshmi Mittal
London, England

Net Worth: $28.7 billion

Rank: 5

In 2004 Mittal paid $128 million for his 12-bedroom townhouse in London's luxe Kensington district. Mittal's mansion, tucked between Kensington Palace and the Sultan of Brunei's spread, has an indoor pool, Turkish baths and garage space for 20 cars. The super-home is also embellished with marble taken from the same quarry that supplied the Taj Mahal.



Larry Ellison
Woodside, Calif.

Net Worth: $28 billion

Rank: 6

Over the last few years the Oracle co-founder has dropped $200 million by some estimates on near a dozen properties in Malibu to create a custom compound. His 23-acre estate in Woodside, pictured here, is inspired by the Japanese city of Kyoto and is reminiscent of a 16th-century imperial Japanese palace. It reportedly cost upward of $200 million to build.



Michael Dell
Austin, Texas

Net Worth: $13.5 billion

Rank: 37

Built in 1997, Dell's 33,000-square-foot hilltop manse sits on a 20-acre spread close to where he founded his eponymous computer company. The eight-bedroom house equipped with a conference room and both indoor and outdoor pools is known locally as "the castle" thanks to its high walls and tight security.



James Packer
Sydney, Australia

Net Worth: $3.5 billion

Rank: 258

The young media heir was raised at the Packer family compound in the tony Bellevue Hill suburb of Sydney. The centerpiece of the five-property spread, which stretches nearly three acres, is Cairnton, the main house, bought by Packer's grandfather in 1935.



Steve Jobs
Woodside, Calif.

Net Worth: $5.5 billion

Rank: 136

The tech superstar owns Jackling House, a 30-room historic-though-dilapidated Spanish Colonial home set on six acres. Jobs has tried to demolish the 17,000 square-foot mansion for many years in order to build smaller, newer digs, but Woodside residents have fought hard to keep the original structure intact. No matter. Word is Jobs and his family haven't lived in the house for years.



Lev Leviev
London, England

Net Worth: $1.5 billion

Rank: 655

In 2008 the world's largest diamond cutter decamped from Israel to the posh North London suburb of Hampstead. Leviev's $65 million home, called the Palladio, is an extravagant 17,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom estate replete with an in-house nightclub and a gold-plated indoor pool.



Ralph Lauren
Montauk, N.Y.

Net Worth: $4.6 billion

Rank: 173

America's original fashion mogul bought this stone and wood beach house situated on 5.5 acres in 1981. The rustic, cozy home, which boasts a clay tennis court, once belonged to John Lennon and Yoko Ono.



George Lucas
Marin County, Calif.

Net Worth: $3 billion

Rank: 316

The acclaimed Star Wars filmmaker lives and works on his famed Skywalker Ranch. The 5,156-acre spread, which has its own fire brigade, houses Skywalker Sound, Lucas' post-production company (Cast Away, Million Dollar Baby), as well as five acres of olive trees and a herd of longhorn cattle. Lucas displays his Hollywood memorabilia--the Holy Grail from Indiana Jones, Charlie Chaplin's cane--inside the 50,000-square-foot main house.



Steven Spielberg
East Hampton, N.Y.

Net Worth: $3 billion

Rank: 316

Called Quelle Farm, Spielberg's 12-acre summer retreat sits on Georgica Pond, the A-lister playground of Ron Perelman and Calvin Klein. The Hollywood kingpin and his wife play host to a retinue of top stars and their families each summer, including the Clintons and Gwyneth Paltrow.



Donald Trump
New York, N.Y.

Net Worth: $2 billion

Rank: 488

The blustery real-estate-magnate-turned-reality-TV-star may have the Billionaires Club's shortest commute: he lives in the 32,000-square-foot triplex penthouse of his Trump Tower office building. The monument to marble and gold was renovated after Trump's third wife, Melania, gave birth to his fifth son, Barron. The tyke's room has a décor inspired by Louis XIV.



Oprah Winfrey
Montecito, Calif.

Net Worth: $2.4 billion

Rank: 400

The self-made media mogul paid $50 million in 2001 for the 23,000-square-foot Georgian-style home she calls the "Promised Land." Although renovations were underway when she purchased the estate, Oprah simply altered the plans to ensure they matched her style. With the chaos of construction behind her, she now enjoys the home's mountain and ocean views in peace.



Mukesh Ambani
Mumbai, India

Net Worth: $29 billion

Rank: 4

Mukesh Ambani isn't just building a home in Mumbai: he's constructing a family skyscraper. This 27-story lavish tower known as Antilla has been in the works for years and is being built with an attention to detail. Inside, no two floor plans are alike and each space uses different materials, such as one bathroom's Gingko-leaf sinks whose stems guide the running water into the leaf basins.

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Monitor Your Website
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Blogging is one way of earning money through the internet. The payout is not similar to your usual salary rate; but you can earn extra money. This is applicable to all mothers and fathers who stay at home while taking care of their kids. Also, a single person can do this as a past time or sideline. All you have to do is sign up to any free blogging website. Set it up and then customize it. Add more features so it will become more inviting to your readers. Then, you can start writing any topic you want. It's either about your personal life, economy, work, politics, celebrities or any subject you like. If you have passion in writing, I think this is the best hobby for you. I believe sharing thoughts, opinions and ideas are one way of expressing yourself and feelings. Being a blogger and author will enhance your capability of writing and boost your intellectual skills. It will help you to improve and widen your imagination in writing.
Having a website of your own, whether its personal or business will open wide a variety of opportunities. You can earn a profit by accepting online jobs like making a review from the advertiser, pay per click widget or button, data entry, or selling stuff. You can conducting blog contest and giveaways and a lot more. Of course, its important to track your customers and visitors so you can connected to them. ROIanalytics is the best resources for this. This site will help you organize the information, store and collect a range of website visitor data.It will show a report of your website sales and marketing statistics. It's necessary to have this application to monitor your online business or blogging.
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2010 Richest People in the World
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I thought Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are unbeatable but I was wrong. A Mexican Billionare Carlos Slim Helu knocked them down. He takes the No. 1 spot on Forbes World's Billionaires list. So here are the Top 10 Richest People in the world from Walletpop, for complete listing of Billionaires visit Forbes.




#1 Carlos Slim Helu
$53.5 billion

Telecom, Mexico.

Telecom tycoon who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person for first time after coming in third place last year. Net worth up $18.5 billion in a year. Recently received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.





#2 Bill Gates
$53 billion

Microsoft, U.S.

Software visionary is now the world's second-richest man. Net worth still up $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months, value of investment vehicle Cascade swelled. More than 60% of fortune held outside Microsoft; investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, Auto Nation. Stepped down from day-to-day duties at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on philanthropy.



#3 Warren Buffett
$47 billion

Investments, U.S.

America's favorite investor up $10 billion in past 12 months on surging Berkshire Hathaway shares; says U.S. has survived economic "Pearl Harbor," but warns recovery will be slow. Shrewdly invested $5 billion in Goldman Sachs and $3 billion in General Electric amid 2008 market collapse. Recently acquired railroad giant Burlington Northern Santa Fe for $26 billion.




#4 Mukesh Ambani
$29 billion

Petrochemicals, oil and gas. India.

Global ambitions: His Reliance Industries, already India's most valuable company, recently bid $2 billion for 65% stake in troubled Canadian oil sands outfit Value Creations. Firm's $14.5 billion offer to buy bankrupt petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell was rejected. Since September company has sold Treasury shares worth $2 billion to be used for acquisitions. Late father, Dhirubhai, founded Reliance and built it into a massive conglomerate.





#5 Lakshmi Mittal
$28.7 billion

Steel, India.

London's richest resident oversees ArcelorMittal, world's largest steel maker. Net profits fell 75% in 2009. Mittal took 12% pay cut but improved outlook pushed stock up one-third in past year. Looking to expand in his native India; wants to build steel mills in Jharkhad and Orissa but has not received government approval. Earned $1.1 billion for selling his interest in a Kazakh refinery in December.




#6 Lawrence Ellison
$28 billion

Oracle, U.S.

Oracle founder's fortune continues to soar; shares up 70% in past 12 months. Database giant has bought 57 companies in the past five years. Completed $7.4 billion buyout of Sun Microsystems in January; acquired BEA Systems for $8.5 billion in 2008. Studied physics at U. of Chicago; didn't graduate. Started Oracle 1977; took public a day before Microsoft in 1986.




#7 Bernard Arnault
$27.5 billion

Luxury goods, France.

Bling is back, helping fashion icon grab title of richest European as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH--maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon--surge 57%. LVMH is developing upscale Shanghai commercial property, L'Avenue Shanghai, with Macau billionaire Stanley Ho.





#8 Eike Batista
$27 billion

Mining, oil. Brazil.

Vowing to become world's richest man--and he may be on his way. This year's biggest gainer added $19.5 billion to his personal balance sheet. Son of Brazil's revered former mining minister who presided over mining giant Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ot his start in gold trading and mining.




#9 Amancio Ortega
$25 billion

Fashion retail, Spain.

Style maven lords over Inditex; fashion firm, which operates under several brand names including Zara, Massimo Dutti and Stradivarius, has 4,500 stores in 73 countries including new spots in Mexico and Syria. Set up joint venture with Tata Group subsidiary to enter India in 2010. Betting on Florida real estate: bought Coral Gables office tower that is currently home to Bacardi USA.




#10 Karl Albrecht
$23.5 billion

Supermarkets, Germany.

Owns discount supermarket giant Aldi Sud, one of Germany's (and Europe's) dominant grocers. Has 1,000 stores in U.S. across 29 states. Estimated sales: $37 billion. Plans to open New York City store this year. With younger brother, Theo, transformed mother's corner grocery store into Aldi after World War II. Brothers split ownership in 1961; Karl took the stores in southern Germany, plus the rights to the brand in the U.K., Australia and the U.S. Theo got northern Germany and the rest of Europe.

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Lizardi Bridal Jewelry Giveaway
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Jewelry! Jewelry! Ladies, come and get it. This giveaway will run until March 14, 2010 so better hurry up and visit Whining and Wisdom.










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Bristi: My 100th Follower
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Congratulation Bristi for being my 100th Google Follower! I've waited for this for a long time and now its finally happened. I'm very happy! I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. We all know as a blogger having a huge amount of follower will increase our traffic and revenue. It means a lot to me. Once again thank you so much!
To all my readers kindly visit Bristi's blog. I already checked on it. Her blogs are awesome and very informative. I like the template, its very inviting. I followed it and for sure I will be there more often.
Bristi, you are lucky today because I will add your 3 Blogs in my BlogList FOREVER :-)
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Be my 200th Follower and you will receive FREE blog post and your blog will be added to my Blog List FOREVER!
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Mom Best Bets Bangle Giveaway
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Ladies, Do you like jewelry? Well, if you do visit Mom Best Bets now! There's a 4 Leaf Clover Alex and Ani Bangle Giveaway that will run until March 14, 2010 11:59PM Pacific time. All you have to do is spread the news in the entire blogosphere and follow the instruction. Then, this fancy looking bangle is yours.



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Contemporary Furniture
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If I win the lottery, the first thing I will do is build my dream waterfront house, in a rural area in the Philippines. I want some quiet surroundings with a heart breaking view of nature. Of course, I want to build some type of stylish and elegant house.I like the idea of having a modern bedroom, dining room, living room and bathroom. I want my crib to be perfect. I will spend whatever it takes If I receive a huge lump sum of money from lottery. Isn't that sweet! I maybe the luckiest person in the wholewide world.

Browsing the net, I saw some modern interior designs from eroomservice. The rooms and contemporary furniture were designed with high standard taste. It's fancy looking and very stylish, I like it so much. Did you know that all the furniture is imported directly from Europe. You really can tell that the quality is excellent. I like the wave designer dining table. It so beautiful and very modern. Also, I checked the bedroom sets. I am totally in love with the design. I wish someday my room is the same as that. Here's some of the photos from eroomservice. Check it out!











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Larissa's 350 Followers Giveaway
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Welcome to Larissa's Life

This is a simple giveaway from Larissaslife. All you have to do is to be her follower. Get Connected through Facebook, Twitter, Networked Blogs, Google Follower and you're in. You can win giveaways like the following;

•Twilight Journals
•Soulless by Gail Carriger
•Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Yone + Demonica Bookmark
•First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
•Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
•Dark Visions Trilogy by L.J. Smith
•Pink Bag (I brought it from Rome, Italy)
•Swag: Colosseum Mouse pad, Colosseum Pencil case and Note Pad.



This Giveaway is INTERNATIONAL and will run until MARCH 15th! So better Hurry Up!
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Win $100 at Earthlingorgoeous 2nd Blog Anniversary Treat
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Do you want more contest? I have another one for you. Earthlingorgeous is having a fabulous contest this month of March. All you have to do is blog, follow, link and subscribe on her blog then you're all set. You can win $100 in cash and more. So hurry up, the contest run until March 21, 2010.








Here's my entry;

1. I learned the contest from Pehpot
2. Here's my favorite post for 2009 and I commented on it 2009 SONA Fasion Showcase
3. Here's the post that i read more often and I commented on it RIP President Cory Aquino
3. Here's my photo with ur blog






CONTEST SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Special Thanks To The Following :
  1. Eastwood City
  2. Geiser Maclang
  3. Ogilvy
  4. Avon Philippines
  5. Neutrogena
  6. 20th Century Fox
  7. Strategic Marketing
I would like to thank all my blogger friends and supporters for providing whatever they could to make this contest bigger and better:
  1. The Struggling Blogger.com
  2. Jenaisleonline.com
  3. Badudets.com
  4. Christian Homeschooler.info
  5. Pinayads.com
  6. Brownpinay.com
  7. Online Money Making Experience.com
  8. Kevin Ray Chua.com
  9. The Accidental Teacher.com
  10. Mommy Journey.com
  11. Pinaymom.org
  12. Newsbreakonline.com
  13. LivinglifetodFullest . blogspot.com
  14. Fabrecessionista.com
  15. Angelic-melody.net
  16. Luvspot.net
  17. Barbie-doll.co.cc
  18. Eleanormordenoaguilar.blogspot.com
  19. Morefoodadventures.blogspot.com
  20. Darling Aguilar.com
  21. Mommy Dharlz.info
  22. Eleanoraguilar.com
  23. Honeysweet Learning Center.info
  24. Torquoisethespian.blogspot.com
  25. Neonila-aperfectworld.blogspot.com
  26. Matakaw-Ako.com
  27. Travelwithmarie.blogspot.com
  28. WordyLiz.com
  29. Liezl-read-write.blogspot.com
  30. Marriage and Beyond.com
  31. KikayCorner.net
  32. Fedhz.com
  33. Heartrandom.com
  34. Pinaymom.org
  35. Jay-elx.blogspot.com
  36. Mizhelle.blogspot.com
  37. Upnowandwhatsnext.blogspot.com
  38. Pinaysinglemommy.com
  39. Melandriaromeroo.net
  40. Bloggingfromhome.com
  41. So-magical.co.cc
  42. Projectlightning.com
  43. 7107reasons.com
  44. I Heart Contest.com
  45. Oh So Random.info
  46. HealthySingleMommy.com
  47. Supladita.net
  48. Kissmemwah.net
  49. Maldita.us
  50. SurvivingAutism.net
  51. Yapatoots.com
  52. Mike Mamaril.com
  53. JoeyMd.com
  54. Tsinay.com
  55. Practicaltipsandmore.com
  56. The-Working-Mom.blogspot.com
  57. SexyPinayBody.com
  58. MyCameraSexy.com
  59. ReviewsPehpot.com
  60. PinayHome.com
  61. Chuchieshideaway
  62. PlacesIHaveBeen21.blogspot.com
  63. OnADietDaw.blogspot.com

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I want to visit Australia
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Out of curiosity, I did some research on Australian money. I found it very interesting. I wanted to be familiar with their paper money. Also, I wanted to do a comparison of it to other monies. I also reviewed how much the exchange rate is to the US dollar. So that I will know how much I will spend. I know you're wondering why did I pick the Australian dollar compared to other monies. It's simple, because someday I want to visit Sidney, Australia. I want to see with my two eyes the Sydney Opera House. I know its a beautiful place. There's a lot of entertainment going on there. I will be very happy when I get there, I have been waiting a very long time to visit. That's why I keep reading about the Australian dollar news so I know what's going on.


If you're using the Australian dollar or planning to visit Australia, all you have to do is be resourceful. Study and read all the facts and news on the internet so you're up to date. The Business Spectator site is one of my sources about the lastest news of the Australian dollar. I can find all the information I need at this site.
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Kaye and Pehpot's Blogversary Contest
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Below are the four MAJOR sponsors of Kaye and Pehpot's Blogversary contest:


I Am Buraot
A blog about politics, the environment, religion, philanthropy, and everything else that is life. Author is known for his generosity in sponsoring contests. The home of the famous EntreDropper.

Anak Ni Kulapo
Yet another blog of Buraot. If you want to die laughing, then go visit Anak Ni Kulapo. His life in the US and hilarious stuff about his home country are only two of the must-sees in this blog.


Seiko's Diary
The blog title says it all. This is Seiko's journal about being a mom to her five gorgeous kiddos, her take on life in general, and random musings of a woman who loves life.

Mom Conversations
A new blog about everything concerning mothers: pregnancy, health and fitness and babies are the current categories, under which are detailed articles containing tips and valuable information for moms everywhere.

Please drop by these blogs if you have the time and see why they are worthy of a special mention. :)




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Win $500 at Kaye & Pehpot's Blogversary Contest
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Are you a Blogger? Do you own a Blog? Well ,then I'm calling all the blogger wordlwide to join the Kaye & Pehpot's Blogversary Contest. It was extended until March 18, 2010. You can win $500 in cash and more. When you join the contest you'll also increase your traffic and meet other blogger all over the world. This is a fun contest with huge prizes. So stop sleeping! Stop snorring!


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Blessing is on your way.. Wake up and join the contest NOW! Money is waiting for you..Sleepy head Blogger, wake up! Remember, its $500.00 US DOLLARS. Where can you get that? ...Only here, check it out!





Level 1 Sponsors:


Level 2 Sponsors:
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Beautiful Blogger Award
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Thanks LEA for this wonderful award. I really appreciate it. Anyway, I researched the lyrics of "BEAUTIFUL", sang by Cristina Aguilera. Just want to share this to all my readers. Here it is, dedicated for you.



Everyday is so wonderful.
Then suddenly its hard to breath
Now and then I get insecure
From all the pain Im so ashamed

I am beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful
In every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down
Oh no, so don't you bring me down today

To all your friends you're so delirious
So consumed
In all your doom
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The pieces gone
Let the puzzle undone
Ain't that the way it is

No matter what we do
No matter what we say
We're the song inside the tune
Full of beautiful mistakes

And everywhere we go
The sun will always shine
And tomorrow we might awake
On the other side




Well anyway.... There are some rules to be followed when receiving this award, and they are:

* Thank & link to the person that gave you the award.
* Pass this award onto 10 bloggers you’ve recently discovered and think are fantastic.
* Contact said Blogs and let them know they’ve won.
* State 7 things about yourself.


Here are the 7 things about myself:
1. Smart
2. Responsible
3. Loving
4. Friendly
5. God fearing
6. Witty
7. Patient


Now, I want to pass this award to my co-blogger;

Grace, Arvin95, Jacky, Cacai M, Lynn, Levy, Pinaymama
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$6,500 Tax Credit For Homebuyers
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We are all aware that the rate of foreclosed houses has rapidly increased. The entire nation is affected from this massive foreclosure rate. After numerous government Bail outs, we thought things would get better for all homeowners. Unfortunately, it hasn't happened yet, and it is still going on. Seriously, Bail out money went so fast. We were wondering where it went, nobody knows; but one thing is for sure, Americans are still struggling to meet their house payments and the never ending taxes. Thats the main reason why homeowners end up selling their property quickly. It's very frustrating and tough.

However, on the positive side, buying a house at this time is the best thing you can do. The prices are very low and affordable. I think this will be a dream come true for some. You can choose a small or big house and maybe completely furnished. This is the right time so better start looking around to your neighborhood, perhaps you can find houses with a great deal.

Here's the deal, If you are a first time buyer, you can receive an $8,000 dollar tax credit. It's not bad at all. If you're a homeowner who's have lived in a current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years, you can get $6,500 Tax Credit. It's a good deal, isn't it?. There are no future extensions so all qualified homebuyers are urged to act and have a written, binding contract by April 30, 2010. This opportunity will be close by June 30, 2010, for more details watch this video.



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