bystander

@bystander (2292)

Philippines

Joined myLot 14 years ago

putting into words what i see, hear and feel

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Discussions (24)

bystander 's Discussions

Only the medium and platform changed, the players remain the same

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 25 Sep 17

To date, there is nothing that compares to the the internet when it comes to opportunities, both well intended and evil designed. When I say well intended, we see a surfeit of marketers on the various social media selling all...

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Going full ahead

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 24 Sep 17

After a cursory go over on the many topics for discussion, I felt I have to take a careful initial run at posting whatever I feed needs some discussion. Unlike in the past, when you post any topic that comes to mind, topics should...

cursory go over

topics for discussion

unique style

random thoughts

full ahead

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2 people

Coming back

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 19 Sep 17

Briefly going over some of the discussions posted here in myLot, I think I didn't miss much. What I need to know more about are the changes. For one, the format got a good makeover. That is why I am trying to learn my way around....

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7 people

Lifestyle change due to Internet?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 18 Mar 10

The tremendous influence of the Internet on the lives of people is undeniable. From the way we source information to the way we shop, the Internet is always there. Even in the manner of making communications, the Internet is...

source of information

tremendous influence

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4 people

Are you happy with your job?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 18 Mar 10

A lot of HRD gurus claim that when you are happy with your job, you are more productive and hardly get tired, even after a long day at work. However, there are those who are not happy with their jobs. What do you think is the best...

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2 people

Online friends, how do they fare?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 18 Mar 10

There are online friends and real, warm friends -- the ones you actually interact with, face to face. And there are also online friends, where you also share a lot of things without inhibitions. Which of these two types of friends...

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2 people

Searing summer in the Philippines, how can you cope?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 18 Mar 10

These days, the thermometer is hitting record highs in the Philippines. Some people have already died due to heat stroke. Left and right, many people are also suffering the brunt of the unusual weather -- strokes and other forms...

unusual weather condition

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2 people

Supreme sacrifice for your wife?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 18 Mar 10

Suppose you are confronted with a situation where you are given a choice on who will live, you or your wife. Would you be ready to make the supreme sacrifice so that your wife will live?

choice

life and death situation

supreme sacrifice

5 responses

Reading vs television or internet?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 2 Mar 10

The coming of television has dramatically affected the reading habit of many people. Instead of reading the news from newspapers and magazines, they'd rather watch the six o'clock or late evening report. In research, instead of...

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8 people

Panagbenga Festival in Baguio, do you think it helps promote the Philippines?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 2 Mar 10

The Philippines, obviously, is wanting in tourists. Getting only about three million arrivals last year, which is only a month's total in Hongkong and Singapore, the visitor stats is not good. With a Panagbenga Festival now going...

1 response

Dieting, does downsizing plates, bowls and other eating utensils help?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 2 Mar 10

Dieting is one of the more difficult areas of losing weight. Some claim that lessening food intake does wonders. But less food intake to many affect their energy level. Replacement food or serving different types of food every...

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4 people

Do you walk your dog regularly?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 12 Feb 10

Taking a pet dog for a walk is necessary. A dog that is kept on leash or in cage will develop some kind of illness without a regular walk. Also, the walk keeps the pet owner healthy. Do you walk your dog daily? If not daily, how...

6 responses

What is the best time to go to myLot?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 12 Feb 10

I don't have a regular schedule in visiting myLot and responding to comments. Sometimes, I do it in the morning. At other times, I do it late at night and even cross midnight and into the following (early morning). Do you have a...

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5 people

Does one vote make a difference?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 9 Feb 10

The Philippines is on the eve of an election. There are issues and there are issues. And in a democracy, the vote is the most powerful way of expressing one's views on certain issues. Do you think one vote would make a...

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2 people

Artificial beauty, anyone?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 9 Feb 10

Advances in cosmetic surgery is now making possible the alteration of many parts of our body, which many do because, obviously, they want to be more beautiful. Also, all kinds of cosmetic products do wonders in enhancing beauty,...

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2 people

Is love only special on Valentine's Day?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 9 Feb 10

Valentine's Day is a few days away. On this day, love takes a special place in the hearts and actions of peoples around the world. Couples renew their love for each other and sweethearts reaffirm the love they feel for each other....

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4 people

How do you make life meaningful or well spent?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 31 Jan 10

One poet said, "life is short and life is sweet, but the grave is not its goal." Definitely, every one of us is not living just to wait to be buried. In our own different ways, we make life more meaningful and well spent. So, in...

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1 person

Why is the Philippines lagging behind in tourist arrivals?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 31 Jan 10

Last year, the Philippines hosted only about 3 million tourists. For Hongkong and Singapore, that's only for a month. For Malaysia and Thailand, maybe a couple of months. There are a lot of beautiful places -- diving sites,...

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1 person

Traveling is expensive, some are able to travel free?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 31 Jan 10

Traveling, per se, costs a lot of money. Airline tickets are not cheap, so are hotels. And the meals, they are not cheap, too. But some people get to travel for free. Journalists, on assignment, get to visit places for free, with...

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1 person

There are more frustrations than success in finding money online?

bystander @bystander (2292) • Philippines 31 Jan 10

Stories abound about bundles of money that could be made from the Internet. But those stories usually come from so-called gurus who peddled ebooks and other materials, which they offer for free, but with a catch: You have to buy...

3 responses