NBA 2011

At this point in time, basketball enthusiasts around the world are eagerly waiting for the results of the eastern and western conference finals of the National Basketball Association (NBA). And it is indeed evident from its live telecast (or even in replays) that people never fail to show support and cheer for their favorite teams considering the number of fans screaming out loud in cheering for their idols.

It is obviously undeniable that regardless of home courts, these basketball supporters want to personally watch a game. In that regard, the venue must have corresponding crowd control strategies to organize the people and avoid human collisions or stampede. There must be some kind of stanchions in the form of velvet rope or other retractable belts in the ticket or cashier area to keep them align and in order. In addition, barricades must be put in place within the vicinity to avoid traffic and maintain some sort of security and privacy.

Since Oklahoma, Dallas, Chicago and Miami got into the finals, they were the ones to expect a bulk of people coming in to their venue in the next few days. As of now, Dallas leads the western conference against Oklahoma at 1-0 while 1-1 for eastern conference which consist of games between Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls.

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Pacquiao Retains WBO Crown

While everybody was busy waiting for Pacquiao- Mosley fight, we grabbed the chance to visit SM City North Edsa because I know the streets are clean because of the much awaited fight. But heavy rains did not stop until late in the afternoon. While we were window shopping inside the newly renovated department store, it was announced that Pacman won. Congrats Pacman and to Charice too! When we got home, my kids searched for the replay video and I saw that Charice sang the right way, and she was really good. I haven't watched the replay video yet, but I was proud for Pacman's unanimous decision victory over Mosley. Photo from Inquirer

Gold Investment, Why Not?

Being a mother I always think about the future of my two kids. Providing their needs in life while they are still young is one of our main priorities as parents. This includes food, shelter, clothing and any other necessities they cannot afford yet especially their education. I’ve been thinking lately on where to invest - contemplating whether I would avail of an educational plan and insurances alike or purchase stocks from stock market to prepare for their collegiate studies.

One of my acquaintances gave me an idea on investing in either bullion or gold bullion. She told me that I would be of no loss as these investments possess an intrinsic value. Some of my friends are telling me to spend on acquiring land properties instead, it could be farm lots or even residential. I am a bit undecided till this time. Our fund is just resting in our bank account but of course I want it to earn more.

More often than not investing comes along with the possibility of not having gain on it. To buy bullion or to buy gold bullion, these things I am trying to consider. Since this is something new to me, I guess I need to learn more about it and have it discussed with my husband. Maybe I should attempt encouraging him about Gold IRA as well.

I am also concern about the liquidity of an investment. Obviously, if I am designating it for my children then it has to be utilizable in the form of cash as the need arise. It may still be too far to assume but I believe it is better this way - to set aside something which will be of their great use in the future. Besides parents always consider what’s best for their children.

BPI Madness

Do you have any BPI cards? Well grab one if you still got one, because you’re missing a lot of freebies! Since January this year, I was enjoying the freebies (Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Lots’a Pizza, Taco Bell) from using my BPI cards. BPI EPS or savings account ATM is a must on my wallet, I need not bring any cash and yet I can still eat free pizza and ice cream! Hurry, grab your BPI card now!