“It is the world’s first cheese café that will serve the most number of cheese dishes at 5, 845”.

5845 is the number that shook the culinary world last December 14, 2009. It was when the Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) and Kraft Eden Cheese successfully created 5,845 unique cheese-infused dishes in one day, a Guinness world record-breaking milestone.

Café 5845 is at SM Mall of Asia North Living Seaside Boulevard area, it will serve pasta such as Penne Amatriciana with Shrimp & Mushroom, BBQ Pork w/ Cheesy Bechamel Sauce as one of the main courses. Vegetarian pizzas to satisfy vegetarian guests and of course, sandwiches such as Chicken and Cheese Panina lined up in the menu, guests are sure to indulge in a unique dining experience.

Café 5845 will serve a different menu everyday and will be featuring some of the dishes used in the record-breaking 5,845 dishes. Café 5845 cheese dishes are at affordable prices.

Friends we don’t have any reason not to visit Café 5845, Guinness world record, finest food prepared by MIHCA staff, and dishes enriched with Kraft Eden Cheese.

Ang Sarap ng Buhay !

DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER

• is an acute infectious disease manifested initially with fever.

Transmission

Aedes aegypti, the transmitter of the disease, is a daybiting mosquito which lays eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels,old rubber tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes rest in dark places of the house.

Signs and Symptoms

• Sudden onset of high fever which may last 2 to 7 days.
• Joint & muscle pain and pain behind the eyes.
• Weakness
• Skin rashes – maculopapular rash or red tiny spots on the skin called petechiae
• Nosebleeding when fever starts to subside
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting of coffee-colored matter
• Dark-colored stools

Prevention and Control
• Cover water drums and water pails at all times to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
• Replace water in flower vases once a week.
• Clean all water containers once a week. Scrub the sides well to remove eggs of mosquitoes sticking to the sides.
• Clean gutters of leaves and debris so that rain water will not collect as breeding places of mosquitoes.
• Old tires used as roof support should be punctured or cut to avoid accumulation of water.
• Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars, bottles and other items that can collect and hold water.

Note: from HEALTH ADVISORY . National Center for Health Promotion. National Center for Disease Prevention and Control

For more health advisories visit alagangnars.com

Waterless Metro-Manila

Ninety seven percent of the water supply for Metro-Manila comes directly from Angat Dam, with the 3 to 4 % supplied by ground water from deep wells. The worst has come, water in Angat Dam is at 157.7 meters, 22 meters below the critical level.

The lowest water level recorded in Angat Dam happened in 1998, was 158.15 meters. In 1998, the customer base was only 3.3 million, in 2010, there are approximately 6.1 million. Demand for water has been high because of commercialization and the proliferation of condominiums and subdivisions.

The hardest hit areas are the ones serviced by Maynilad Water, one of the two water concessionaires; the other one is Manila Water. Maynilad water service area covers the West Zone. These areas include: Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Pasay, Parañaque, Valenzuela, parts of Quezon City, a part of Makati, Cavite City, and the municipalities of Rosario, Imus, Noveleta, Bacoor, and Kawit in Cavite.

Metro Manila residents are experiencing six-hour water service reductions. The said water service reductions will last until July 23, or perhaps until water levels in Angat Dam return to its normal levels. Maybe we need another “Ondoy” to fill the Angat Dam to its normal level.

What I am afraid about this development would be the implications on health. Will our water be safe for drinking? That can mean surge of diarrheal diseases, if water is not handled in a sanitary manner. People will stock water in containers, and Dengue mosquito loves clear stagnant water as their breeding ground. Dengue cases in Metro Manila have increased in the last six months. In addition, hand washing is the standard way of preventing any infection.

The clear view is we have to make a remedy now, because water demand by 2016, will be enormous. We all have to do our share, water is life!

Some tips to remember when applying acne medication:

Applying acne medications may sometimes cause slight irritation such as dryness, burning and tightness of the skin. However, this is normal and related to its active ingredients. A remedy would be to apply the acne medication one at a time, or every other day until the skin gets use to it. Applying a light moisturizer in the morning can help.

If the acne medication is cream  or gel based, just squeeze a pea size to your fingertip. This is sufficient enough to cover the entire face. But be sure to avoid applying around the yes and lips because these are very sensitive areas wherein the skin is thin. These are medications you are using so reactions can happen if you apply too much.

Clean the face properly. If you wear make-up such as foundation or concealers, be sure to use a make-up remover (cream or lotion based), wash the face gently with mild cleanser and pat dry, do not rub the face nor use hand towels. The face should be clean and dry; residue make-up acts like a barrier so absorption of the medication will be lesser, thereby makes it ineffective.

Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation should be avoided.

Never use other topical acne medications not recommended by your physician because this may cause interactions, or may produce additive irritant effects with your present prescribed drug.

It is best to consult your dermatologist for the proper acne drug suited for the specific type of acne. It is best you have your doctor’s guidance on how to properly apply the acne medication, the length of the acne treatment, the possible reactions that can happen and what to do in such cases.

Be consistent in applying your acne medication. Results cannot be seen overnight, the skin needs time to recover. Compliance to the acne treatment depends on you. Best result is seen when you apply the medication consistently.

In the Philippines, July is observed as the National Disaster Consciousness Month, through Presidential Executive Order No. 137.The theme for the 2010 Disaster Consciousness Month is “Safe Ka Ba?: Programa Laban Sa Kalamidad Tungo Sa Pag-Unlad.” This is being observed to focus our attention on the need to prepare for natural disasters such as typhoon, flood, earthquake, landslide and volcanic eruption which have all occurred for the past 15 years in our country.

In line with this, The One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Campaign is a global advocacy initiative to make schools and hospitals safer from disasters. This initiative is part of the 2010-2011 World Disaster Risk Reduction Campaign on “Building Resilient Cities – My city is getting ready!”

Spread the Word ! Help promote the campaign

You can help make schools and hospitals safer through a simple click.

So, sign up and make a pledge to make our schools and hospitals a safe place not only for us, but also for the generations to come.

Just go to the Safe-Schools-Hospitals website and follow the easy-to-follow steps. You can also make your pledge through the campaign’s Facebook page.

You can help by using the campaign counter in your e-mail signature, adding the campaign graphic in your website, sending a tweet or posting an item in FaceBook about the campaign.

Post this poster in your school or hospital

I_Pledge_Poster2

Any marriage going on the rocks is really far difficult to handle. I can only sympathize with what is going on with Kris Aquino right now. I am sure this did not just happen at the spur of the moment, she must have tried all means to save what is there to save, for the sake of the family most especially for her kids.

Whatever her reasons, or her decision to part with James Yap, it will surely look negative from all aspects now, but certainly as times goes on, there will always be reasons why things do happen.

I can relate with what is happening to her, it will be very difficult, but you have your own family, much more you have your friends to be there for you, your children to light up your gloomy days.

Kris has had so many frustrations in her love life, but come to think of it, she was able to bounce back. Kris Aquino deserves to be happy and be stress-free.

You have a new role now that of being The First Sister Kris, please take care of our president Kris, take care of P. Noy!

AXE Twist is the most recent fragrance innovation for men. AXE Twist is a body spray. It has a scent of fresh citrus and gradually changes to the smell of sandalwood.

Acting as a double-action scent, it’s both a fragrance and an anti-odor agent. Axe Twist Body Sprays contain two (2) ingredients that kill odor-causing bacteria, ethanol and Cosmocil Stearate that punctures the bacteria cell wall, resulting in the complete destruction of odor-causing bacteria.

The fragrances of Axe Twist body sprays are designed and tested to last a minimum of 6 hours. In comparison, regular colognes wear off after as short as 1 to 2 hours.

It’s not only for teenagers but for men of all ages. Try giving your Dad AXE Twist Body Spray, he needs to boast his confidence, that he can still feel young.

No matter the age, a clean good smelling man is attractive!

Nestlé’s Heaven Ice Cream had a blast party for its formal launch at A. Venue in Makati last June 23, 2010. With men and women dressed in angel’s costume, a foggy and exhilarating atmosphere at the venue, feels like Heaven!

Nestle’s Heaven Ice Cream comes in 4 delicious flavors: Belgian Chocolate Bliss, Vanilla Almond Secret, Strawberry Dream, and Strawberry Dream. Prices range from Php 115( Php 115 ) to Php 175( 800mL) .

Each scoop will truly give an ultimate HEAVEN Ice Cream experience and that tastes just like Heaven on earth!

Do you want a US or Australian BSN diploma while studying in the Philippines? Arellano University’s International Nursing Program (INP) has a tie-up with Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia,USA  and Edith Cowan University in Perth,Australia .

Nursing students under this program while studying at Arellano University International Nursing Program will use either a USA or Australian nursing curriculum. Nursing students will take their 3 years study at Arellano University INP in Legarda, Manila and their senior year at either Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia or Edith Cowan University in Australia.

High school graduates, transferees and second courses may apply. Applicants will have to pass a screening interview, a writing test and the American Council of Testing Exam (ACT).

Update:

There were two Arellano University International Nursing Students who graduated this year at the  ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE , at the same time 3 students are in their fourth level at AB College.

For further information contact the following persons

Mr Angelo Herrera :  angelo.herrera @arellano.edu.ph  / 736-95-50 / 0921-4811-586

Dr Emie Mendoza :   doc_emay@yahoo.com

Visit the website : http://www.arellano.edu.ph/inp/

And the award for the Guinness world of record for successfully putting off 5845 cheese infused dishes goes to Team Kraft’s Eden cheese and the Magsaysay Center for Culinary Arts (MIHCA)! Hurrah for the men and women behind MICHA and Kraft’s Eden Cheese!

Last December 15, 2009, chefs and students from MIHCA , in cooperation with culinary students from Regina Carmeli, Saint Paul College, Centro Escolar University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, La Consolacion College, and Arellano University, gathered at Araneta Coliseum and helped Kraft Eden Cheese prepare 5845 cheese-based dishes.

Truly a fruit of hard work and perseverance, bagging a Guinness World Record for preparing the most number of dishes on display in a single day, proved MICHA’s world class ability both locally and globally.

As a way of celebrating a World Record-the Cheesy way, MIHCA and Kraft foods will launch the Café 5845 at SM Mall of Asia, the first cheese café in the world that will serve the most number of cheese dishes at 5845.

Indeed a remarkable feat for Filipinos in the culinary world! Congratulations to the team behind MIHCA and Kraft Eden Cheese.