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Did you know…Happy Father’s Day

Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by micosantos, under Features, Friends and Family, Me and Myself, news and events.

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To celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 5 September, Statistics New Zealand is releasing some facts of interest based on 2009 data.

On Father’s Day in 2009, about 140 men received a new baby as their present.

The average age of fathers of new babies was 32 years in 2009, but one in 100 babies had a father aged 50 years or over.

Today’s newborn babies have fathers who are, on average, four years older than their own fathers were when they were born.

Fathers tend to be older than mothers, with an average age-gap of about two years. In the last decade almost three-quarters of babies born had fathers who were older than their mothers.

Nearly 30 percent of babies born in New Zealand last year were to fathers who were not born in New Zealand themselves. One-quarter of the overseas-born fathers were born in Samoa, Tonga, or Fiji. Close to one in five were born in the United Kingdom.

Eighty-three percent of men had face-to-face contact at least once with a family member not living with them, over a four-week period.

About one-quarter of men felt they did not have enough contact with family members who do not live with them.

Eighty-five percent of men were satisfied or very satisfied with their lives. New Zealand and Australia celebrate Father’s Day in September, whereas internationally a
number of northern hemisphere countries celebrate it in June.

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On the Other Hand, I would like to greet my Father Enero Santos, a happy Father Day. Thank you to all the support and advices that you given me.


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My SuperOne Ring Family

Posted on July 27th, 2010 by micosantos, under Blogging, Friends and Family.

 

"My Precious…..My Precious!!!"

I'm not talking about the One ring which I always fascinated when I first arrived here in New Zealand four years ago - the famous location of Lord of the Rings trilogy and now the talk of town – The Hobbit.

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All of us have their own SuperOne but for me, my family is the most important part of me.  Why ?

For better or worse they always their to listen and supports me in any decision I make. I'm very proud of my family and I thank God for giving me a caring family who nurtured me to be a God fearing person.

Family as the Wikipedia said, is an exclusive group of people who share a close relationship.

 

Despite of time zone or 12 hours flights I make sure I can connect to my family – beyond borders. 

That's the power of Internet and Globe OFW family Pack because Family is precious like TheOne Ring.

By the way, please visit Globe Blog and SuperOne page for upcoming events and promtions. Thanks Globe Telecom. Mabuhay

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Up..up..up in a way

Posted on March 31st, 2010 by micosantos, under Daily Expedition, Friends and Family.

 

 

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Over the weekend as my family celebrates the 5th birthday of my daughter,we went to the Wellington Aero Club Open Day which my kids enjoyed.

The open day started around 11AM up to 4PM  and hundred of people are pretty much  excited to see some of the vintage Aircraft that was used during World War 2.

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Below, The PBY –5A Catalina is one of the favourite  attraction , the only active WWII flying boat left flying in the World.

According to Catalina Club of New Zealand. Catalina played a very important part in New Zealand’s and other Commonwealth countries military history.

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force at one stage during WWII operated 56 Catalinas in the Pacific Theatre. During the late 1980s this Catalina featured in an award winning BBC documentary  titiled “The Las African Flying Boat”, which screened extensively worldwide.

Aside from Catalina, more than 10 Aircraft such as the famous Red Checkers are parked inside the Wellington Aero Club Hanger. The even was very successful till next year.

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Give a Big Hugh, support those with Endometriosis

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by micosantos, under Advertising, Features, Friends and Family, news and events.

 

 

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One in Ten New Zealand Women and girls affects this common disease called Endometriosis.

Endometriosis (pronounced: 'end-oh-me-tree-oh-sis') occurs when tissue very similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found in places outside the uterus where it shouldn’t be.

Some of the associated symptoms include extreme pain, diarrhoea with a period, boating, painful intercourse, lower back pain, tiredness and low energy, mood disturbances and bladder pain.

Inline with the 25th Birthday celebration of Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) and  Endometriosis Awareness Month(1-31 March )will be running a fundraiser on sella.co.nz called The Big Hug, auctioning such items as a 2009 SmartCar with a $1 reserve, designer clothing packages and celebrity experiences.

So, join The Big Hug and promote awareness of endometriosis to help all women and girls in your home, school, work and community to overcome this silent epidemic! and the Style of Life supporting this kind of campaign.

For more information, go to their website at nzendo.co.nz or sella.co.nz for the auction.

 

 

 

 

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Porcupine!!!!

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by micosantos, under Daily Expedition, Friends and Family.

 

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The other day I was busy doing my weekend job cleaning the bathroom and then suddenly my daughter shouted:

Porcupine!!! Porcupine!!”

So, immediately went outside  and check my daughter and yes, she right its a Porcupine.

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As precautions, I wear a protective  gloves and put the Porcupine to a plastic container and then we went to the nearest SPCA office to take care of the Animal.

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According to Wikipeadia, Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend them from predators.

They are indigenous in both the Old Worldand the New World. Porcupines are the third largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver.

Most porcupines are about 25–36 in (63–91 cm) long, with an 8–10 in (20–25 cm) long tail. Weighing between 12–35 lb (5.4–16 kg), they are rounded, large and slow.

 

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Island Bay Festival

Posted on February 19th, 2010 by micosantos, under Daily Expedition, Friends and Family.

 

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A market by the Sea!! Music in the Park ,Wandering performers  and buskers and a boat rides around the Island.

That’s what happened last Sunday during the Island Bay Festival . It was pretty Good sunny day and my kids loved the event.

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More than 50 stalls line up along Esplanade. The section of the roadway  between Derwent Street  and Trent St. are closed to traffic and crowded  with market stalls – from local art and crafts, fresh food , clothing ,jewelry, and ethnic goods.

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On the other hand, the Marine Education Centre is a big hits, as people  are line outside  to learn about the ocean environment .

The Children love the touch pools which they can gently touch some of marine animals at the centre.

One of the exciting programme is the Big Dig.

The annual big dig has become etched in the memories of countless local children. Children dig for buried treasure (in the form of numbered tokens) in the sands of Island Bay beach.

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Island Bay Playcentre runs this vibrant event, with support from the Island Bay New World Supermarket.

Tokens are buried in the sand at the crack of dawn after a team of volunteers clears and rakes a 100 square meter area of sand near the surf club. As children dig up the tokens, they then exchange the token for the corresponding prize.

Thanks Island Bay, see you next year for another fun-filled event

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Weekend foodtrip

Posted on February 17th, 2010 by micosantos, under Foodtrip, Friends and Family.

 

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Over the weekend,a different Valentine’s Day celebration. Instead of the usually Dinner date for two.

We spend time making Banana Muffin and Bread using local products from New World Market and from family little garden.

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Banana Muffin Recipe

3 or 4 Large bananas, mashed

1/2 cup white sugar

1 slightly beaten egg

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups flours

Directions:

Mix the mashed banana, sugar, egg and margarine together. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together baking soda. baking powder, salt and flour.

Mix wet and dry ingredients all together. Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake in 350 degrees F oven for approximately 20 minutes.

Bread

Bread Recipe 

2 packages( 1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast

1/4 cup sugar

4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for pan and brushing

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping dough.

Directions:

Pour warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt; whisk to combine. Add flour; mix until incorporated and a sticky dough form.

Brush top of dough with butter; cover bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place until dough has double in bulk, about 1 hour.

Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface. With floured hands, roll dough into a thick log.

Cut into 18 equal pieces (halve log, cut each half in thirds, then cut each piece into thirds again).

Brush a 9-by-13 inch baking pan with butter. One at a time, flatten each piece of dough. then fold edges toward the center, pressing to secure, until a smooth ball forms.

Place dough balls in prepared plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes ( Alternatively, refrigerate, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day).

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove plastic wrap; bush rolls with butter. Bake until golden and rolls sound hollow when tapped on bottom, 35 to 40 minutes (ten with aluminum foil if browning too quickly). Pull rolls apart, and serve warm.

 

 

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Gardening 104

Posted on December 31st, 2009 by micosantos, under Friends and Family.

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After 3 months, my family little garden are growing fast, Thanks to the efforts of my wife and my two kids .

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 As the New year will be celebrating in New Zealand first , 8 hours to go its 2010. Above the tomato while below is my daughter favorite Broccoli.

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Happy New Year to ALL

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 25th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging, Daily Expedition, Features, Friends and Family.

 

Merry Christmas to all of you from Thesidestrip, RePress, Technogag and Style of Life

 

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My daughter is a fashionista?

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by admin, under Friends and Family, Me and Myself.

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I was busy editing my Thorndon Fair video for my Video Blog TheSidestrip on Monday afternoon.

When my  four years old daughter tap me on my left shoulder and she said:

"Daddy I'm Beautiful?"

I was surprised with her outfit – sunglass, necklace, bracelet and a fairy costume.

I was laughing and I said to myself this is what happen when my child got bored.

Oh! know!

My daughter is a fashionista?

Her top is from the online shop "Trelise Cooper" and she loved it.

By the way if you need outfits for your kids ,you can check the KidsfashioNZ

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