Founded in Elche (Alicante) in 1991, Gioseppo produces more than three million pairs of shoes a year. With an export rate of 50% and turnover of €26m, its collections for men, women and children are available in more than 35 countries around the world from more than 3,000 multi-brand retail spaces. www.fashionfromspain.com
I’ve been searching for nice comfortable boots since the start of the “desert winter”. With all the boots that stormed Abu Dhabi here and there, I could not find a perfect fit for my hulky legs.
My husband and I discovered this shop in Al Wahda Mall last week.
Just one try and my toes were wriggling in excitement! They were the perfect fit for me – comfy yet sturdy. Plus, they were on 50-70% sale.
The sale is still on until end of February.
They also have a trendy collection for kids.
I like the colorful rubber boots for kids, perfect for the rainy season back home.
A nice gift idea
My husband bought those two low-cut shoes (brown and blue) for the price of one.
Father: He has an army… he takes children from their parents and he gives them a gun and he makes them shoot and kill other people.
Son: But they’re not gonna do what he says because they’re nice guys, right?
Father: Yeah but he forces them to do that.
Father: The biggest problem is, nobody knows who he is
Son: But I know who he is. I see him in this picture right now.
NOW I KNOW WHO HE IS TOO.
Do you know who Joseph Kony is?
You need to watch this to know.
I understand there are people against this cause, but despite the questions of where the finances really go and what this charity really politically supports, I am sold out.
Unless you’ve been there with a first hand experience, or you’re doing a better campaign to help these victims, then your theories, analysis and criticism joined altogether are still nothing compared to the children rescued, restored and saved by this campaign.
I believe in the value of all human life that children no matter where they live have the right to a childhood free from fear.
No, She and I aren’t close. I don’t even know if she remembers me.
The first time I met Saab was in my futsal class (indoor soccer), freshman year in the Ateneo. At first glance, I thought she was Maxene Magalona. I am no showbiz fan (although I remember watching Da De Di Do Du because I liked Maxene), so I didn’t know she had a sister.
It was only after class during roll call did I hear her name, something-something Magalona. I Googled her that night just to make sure I wasn’t assuming. She was indeed Max’s younger sister.
We had a fun semester kicking balls. I cheered for her ”Saab with a double A” and she cheered for me ”Lucasi!”
We met again Sophomore year. I didn’t know she was my block-mate until then. We took the same course, Fine Arts Creative Writing.
Although born two years apart, people say Max and Saab may pass up as twins. Despite the height difference, they do look alike. But their personalities strongly distinguish one from the other.
I had the same Philosophy Class with Maxene during my Senior year. She was seated at the frontmost row, center teacher’s table. I was seated at the backmost row, exit door. (Sidenote: That was my favorite choice of seat during college, last one in and first one out) I remember staring at the back of her pretty head and her pointed nose most of the time. I also remember her hair being short one day then long the next day, straight black one day then curly brown the next day.
Max boldly speaks her mind in class. On the other hand, you won’t even know Saab is in the room until the professor calls her name. Max raises her hands voluntarily and articulately shares her ideas and opinions while Saab, when called to answer, speaks cleverly and briefly. Max is pretty dresses-sexy tops while Saab is shirt-shorts-sneaks. Max laughs demurely (in public), Saab laughs like a clown. Max crosses her legs while Saab bruises her knees.
I admire them both for the contrast that they are.
I know, I know, I sound like a personality-type guru. These are just general observations and I know that beyond these boxes, Max and Saab have dynamic, flexible psyches.
Both are street-smart and intelligent. Although daughters of the famous Master Rapper, they do not scream ”star treatment.” They went around school like every normal student did.
This was during our Shakespeare Class finals and I blame myself for spoiling our play. I was delivering my lines when Saab held back a chuckle. I lost concentration and couldn’t shift back to drama mode. I delivered my supposedly serious lines clucking all the way.
Saab is now conquering center-stage. I am proud of her.
But the best thing about Saab is that she is a kick-ass blogger, one of the best writers I’ve known. Everything she writes about becomes interesting. She can turn the most mundane stuff into a Charlie and a chocolate factory.
MANILA, Philippines – Four of the country’s top universities are in the top 50 debating societies in the world, according to the World University Debate Rankings, which was drawn from the results of 33 tournaments across the globe.
7th – Ateneo de Manila University
23rd – University of the Philippines Diliman
40th – University of the Philippines Manila
42nd – De La Salle University Manila
Topping the list of debating societies in the world is Sydney Union followed by Monash, both from Australia.
“The totals are calculated by adding the results of all the teams that society fielded in the tournaments we track over the course of the year, right up to the largest event — the World Universities Debating Championships. The rankings are maintained by Colm Flynn, an emeritus member and former chair of the World Debating Council and a former Deputy Chief Adjudicator for Worlds,” IDEA said on its website.
Below are the top 10 debating societies in the world, according to IDEA:
Now celebrating 20 years of excellence!
The Ateneo Debate Society have garnered numerous awards and set several records in both nation and international tournaments.
Some of the many achievements:
- National Champion for the five consecutive years
- Asian Champion for the three straight years
- Reached the Final 8 of the World Championships
- Ranked 5th in the world, above the entire US Ivy League
- Named as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the Philippines
International pop singer and American Idol runner-up David Archuleta is the newest craze in the Philippines.
He stars in this mini TV Series which will air February 20 on TV5 primetime.
Crucial to David’s survival in the Philippines is of course the presence of Vangie the Pinoy Virtual Assistant. Her mission was to keep David informed and learned of the Filipino ways.
Funnneey!
Here’s one more…
Hats off to David for adapting so well to the culture and of course adding spice to Pinoy showbiz!
He says on his memories of the Philippines: “Everything happens really fast here, really quickly, but it’s been fun. It’s been exciting.”
Follow the yellow-blue bus!
