Sunday, February 3, 2008

Ex-RGMA station manager confirms ratings manipulation ...

A former station manager of RGMA Network Inc., which manages GMA Network’s provincial stations, on Friday confirmed allegations of ratings manipulation in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Fred Alejaga, former station manager of Super Radyo Bacolod, said the alleged ratings manipulation was part of RGMA's "dirty tricks" to boost its ratings. He said employees who were involved in the alleged manipulation were prohibited from divulging the illegal activity to their colleagues. "Compartmentalized. Hindi dapat sinasabi… kasi top secret itong ginagawang ito. Hindi mo pwedeng sabihin sa lower echelon baka mag-leak. 'You must be careful na hindi kayo mahuli tsaka hanapin mo ang headquarters.' Other detailed trabaho sa level lang namin 'yon," he said.(Information about the activities was kept top secret and hidden from the lower ranks to avoid leaks. We were told 'You must be careful that you would not get caught. Go find their headquarters.' Other detailed work was discussed only at our level.) Alejaga worked for RGMA starting August 2004. He resigned in February 2007. Alejaga also confirmed that the broadcast company had allegedly allocated P150,000 in standby funds to purportedly finance the "special operations" and a special budget for its so-called field interviewers. The former station manager also said the company recruited Toto Aliguin, one of the informants who approached ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation to reveal the ratings scam.Aliguin has earlier confessed that he had located research firm AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines' panel home members and bribed them to switch to another channel. The identities of AGB panel households are supposed to be kept secret to maintain the accuracy and integrity of ratings surveys. Alejaga said he knew that ratings manipulation is illegal but he was forced to do it in his desire to win the ratings game. "Tayo ang pinapakinggan ng tao pero matalo tayo in one week's time kung hindi tayo marunong during survey time. Masama nga sana pero wala kang magawa. Kung hindi ka sumasabay sa ganyang gawain ay mawalan ka ng pera, wala kang advertisement. Kasi 'yong bible ng advertiser 'yong survey results," he said. (People tuned in to us but we would lose in one week's time if we didn't do anything about the survey. It was illegal but we couldn't do anything about it. If we didn't do this, we would lose in advertisements since survey results are the bible of the advertisers) He maintained that it is not his intention to besmirch the reputation of GMA, saying that he hopes that the ratings controversy would force research firms to implement reforms to avoid a repeat of the incident. "… [ang mga] owners ng TV set, owner ng radio sila ang manguna na hindi magpa-manipulate. Itong nangyari this is a blessing in disguise na ma-correct itong results na hindi manipulated kasi kawawa naman ang mga advertisers," he said. (…TV and radio owners should not get involved in this manipulation. This controversy is a blessing in disguise to correct the rating results because the advertisers are also affected by this issue) In a statement, Miguel Enriquez, RGMA's president, maintained that the company would not cease legitimate promotional operations. "Our radio stations continuously conduct promotional activities, all of which are announced heavily on air and are conducted openly. Several promotional activities are conducted in cooperation with some of the most prestigious advertisers and advertising agencies in the country," Enriquez said. He added: "RGMA will continue its legitimate radio promotional activities especially because they add to the enjoyment and listening pleasure of our listeners." Alejaga is the former boss of Donard Nojas, then RGMA's anchorman and program director, who also came forward to reveal the alleged ratings manipulation in Bacolod. Nojas also confessed of knowing GMA's alleged "special operations" in the area. GMA also denied Nojas' accusations, saying that he was a disgruntled employee who was laid off March of last year for violating company policies, serious misconduct, gross neglect of duty and loss of confidence. "GMA Network strongly denies the accusations made by Mr. Donard Duane L. Nojas that RGMA Bacolod hired ABS-CBN's informant Toto Aliguin or anyone to look for panel homes in Bacolod City and that it conducted special operations to increase its ratings," the network said in a statement. Nojas, meanwhile, stood firm on his statement that radio ratings like television were also being manipulated in Bacolod. "We have special budget for that to buy out certain surveyors basta ma-identify lang namin at ma-justify namin 'yong gastos sa survey... gawin lahat anong klaseng manipulation basta kakayanin ng budget or even beyond our budget basta ma-justify lang namin na aangat 'yong rating ng Super Radyo we will be supported by the network," he said (… as long as we could identify and justify the expenses for the survey… we were told to do every kind of manipulation as long as our budget permitted it or even beyond our budget. The important thing was we could show that the activities would boost Super Radyo's ratings) Nojas said the management of RGMA was allegedly behind the manipulation. He urged RGMA officials to undergo lie-detector tests to find out who is telling the truth. abs-cbnNEWS.com is operated by ABS-CBN Interactive, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.

From:http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=106872

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Lose Your Belly - Find Your Waist by Karen Eade...

.LOSE YOU BELLY -FIND YOUR WAIST!
Written by Karen Eade, Fitness Professional and Owner of Women. In Motion Fitness Studios www.womeninmotion.co.nz
Legs and arms look all right but the area around your bust to your groin seem to defy all attempts to shrink it? Every treat or sneaked chocolate biscuit or crisp settle around your middle? ”Muffin top?” - Pouring over the top of your jeans or worse been asked when your baby is due?
You may be one of the many women who are affected by carbohydrate sensitivity.
You don't have to be overweight to carry fat around the middle. Even a lean person of normal weight can carry to much in the centre which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.
The reason why some people store fat around the middle while others don't has much to do with the way the body works. Every time you eat your body will either burn the food as energy or store it as fat. In this case you body chooses to store it in one particular place in your body.
Insulin resistance results from the cells being constantly exposed to high levels of insulin and eventually becoming immune to insulins effects. The inability to use insulin effectively can make you fat. If you’re insulin resistant you are stuck in FAT STORAGE Mode.
All Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose or sugar in the body, some such as starchy carbohydrates, and highly sweetened foods are metabolized much quicker than others and trigger a sudden rise in blood sugar. Some people are more sensitive than others to the effects of these carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates include a wide range of foods from fruits and vegetables to breads, grains, pasta, chips, cookies, cakes and soft drinks.
Not all carbohydrates are equal.
Starchy and sweet carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, bread and pasta along with more obvious foods such as cakes, biscuits, soft drink break down more quickly in the body and cause blood sugar highs followed by slumps which in turn have you looking for something sweet to elevate the sugars again. This in turn stimulates insulin production and more sensitivity.
Simple eating plan
Eat little and often -- 3 smaller main meals and snack mid morning and afternoon Don't skip breakfast -- eating breakfast will wake up your metabolism and give you energy Reduce or eliminate sugar and refined carbs at least for a couple of weeks Add protein to each meal �" Protein burns more slowly providing a steady stream of energy so you wont get so hungry Eat essential fats -- Fish nuts and seeds contain EFA Watch what you drink -- reduce caffeine as this increases the release of cortisol in turn releasing insulin
Slow release carbohydrates (Low GI)
Grains (whole wheat, rye, oats, brown rice, barley, maize, quinoa, millet) Beans ( lentils, kidney beans, soya, etc) Most Vegetables Fruits especially berries, cherries, apples, pears and citrus
Fast releasing carbohydrates include (High GI)
Refined grains ( white flour, cakes, biscuits, white bread, pastries, white rice) Potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, peas, yams, pumpkin Bananas, dried fruit, grapes and fruit juice.
What to eat
Include a small amount of protein with every meal Swap from refined carbs (white flour, rice, bread, pasta) to whole grain (rye, oats, etc) Reduce caffeine Eliminate sugar Reduce saturated fats and include foods containing essential fats ( fish, nuts and seeds) Add spices to food such as cloves, turmeric, cinnamon & bay leaves as they are known to have a positive effect on insulin. Chilies, peppers, curries help increase metabolism. Reduce fruit juice unless diluted. Eat more fish, eggs and beans. Eliminate or Reduce alcohol Eating every 3 hrs will keep blood sugars steady, help stop cravings, increase metabolism as the body no longer thinks it's in starvation mode so will release the stored energy. Eat 3 main meals that are smaller than normal and include a mid morning and afternoon snack.
Food ideas
Omelettes- Berry smoothies - salad - avocado salad - sardines on Rye bread - stuffed peppers - Stir fry - 1/2 c strawberries & 1/2 cup L/F cottage cheese - celery stalks with light cream cheese or peanut butter - Chicken bacon & egg - Steamed veg & lean meat kebabs - porridge & yogurt - carrot sticks and cottage cheese or salsa dip - French onion soup - grilled tomato and eggs - Rye crisp or vita wheat crackers with tuna or low-fat cheese - lean ham & egg or salad - lean meatballs tomato pasta sauce on bed of salad veg - stuffed mushrooms - small serve nuts, seeds - hummus on rye or whole wheat toast - chicken & spicy beans - fresh fruit salad - corn on cob - apple and small handful almonds - chopped raw veg with tahina or tatzini dip - Fish kedgeree with brown rice -
EXERCISE (apple shapes need to build up muscle as well as a good sweat)
Exercise will reduce negative effects of cortisol & insulin, as increased muscle mass in turn burns more calories using body fat as fuel. Exercise will also help to prevent & even reverse insulin resistance, improve insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle & fat, and improve body shape.
Fat takes up 5 times as much space as Muscle. As you lose fat and gain muscle the scales may not change much but the body measurements will show the results. Muscle plays an important part in helping to lose and control weight. You don't want to lose it in fact more is better! Muscle requires calories to fuel it even when it's not being used so the more you have the more calories you will burn even just sitting around. Every kg of muscle burns around 150calories a day. 1 kg of fat burns around 16 calories a day This is why men find it easier to lose weight as they generally have more muscle than women so can burn more calories faster even when doing nothing.
About the Author
Karen Eade is a registered fitness professional who has worked in the industry for over 20 years. She currently owns and runs Women In Motion, a fitness and wellness centre in Christchurch, New Zealand where she dedicates her time to helping her members reach their fitness goals. You can find out more about her by visiting the centres website at
http://www.womeninmotion.co.nz/

Do It Yourself Facial Is Just A Kitchen Away! by debi javier...

You don't need to go to a salon to get a first- rate beauty treatment, you can whip up everything you need in your very own kitchen.Here’s what to do: (from Ann Leisure)
1. Wash your face with olive oil by pouring a few drops on a cotton ball and gently wiping your face.
2. Fill your largest cooking pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 3 chamomile tea bags and 3 peppermint tea bags. Remove the pot from the stove and find a comfy spot-- you'll need to be able to lean over the pot for at least 10 minutes.
Grab a bath towel and drape it over your head and the pot, forming a tent. Don't get too close to the water, because you don't want to burn yourself.
The steam bath will open your pores and loosen all the dirt and yuckies hiding in them. The next few steps will scrub all of these away.
You might want to set a timer, just to make sure you have steamed a full ten minutes. Also, a shower cap will help keep your...
Read more...
http://youstyleit.blogspot.com/2007/10/do-it-yourself-facial-is-just-kitchen.html
About the Author
I'm Debi Javier from the Philippines, I'm a 22 year-old student of Central
Colleges of the Philippines and I'm taking up Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology.

Knowing How To Lose Belly Fat Is More Then Just Losing Weight by D Fraser....

Losing stomach fat is more then just cutting calories and particular foods from our diets. What we have to understand is that how to lose belly fat is more about a lifestyle change then just a quick fix. The easiest way to overcome the diet urges is to start to learn how our bodies handle calories, fat, exercise and why we are overweight. Only then can we fully grasp why some things work and others don't. For instance, did you know that by cutting the number of calories you eat each day you can actually cause your body to hold onto fat? Because our bodies feel like they're being starved, they quickly go into survival mode, there by holding onto fat.
Diets aren't everything
I know a lot of you that may have gone on diets before might dis-agree with me, but it's not all about the diet when you're attempting to lose weight. Diets in fact can contribute to the horrid yo-yo effect that so many dieters find themselves in.
Not enough people exercise while dieting to keep up their muscle mass. What does this do? Well when you lose weight while dieting you don't only lose fat, but you also lose muscle. Obviously this has adverse effects to our bodies, so when we go back off the diet we gain weight back on, but we don't gain muscle. This is a big problem for most dieters. This is why it's important to maintain exercise and a consistent muscle mass, rather then allowing it to disappear.
Maintain Muscles while Losing Belly Fat
While you're dieting, or on any form of weight loss plan it's key that you exercise along with it. Walking is good, jogging is even better, but be sure to get into some activities that also help build and keep muscle. Below we'll explore some of these such activities you can do at home without having to get a gym membership or any expensive equipment.
Use the KISS principle for Exercising
You don't need an expensive gym membership to keep your muscle mass. Activities like yoga and pilates give your body a good over all workout, and help build strength. We're not talking about bulking up, but you should maintain a consistent work out schedule. Getting an at home pilates dvd or aerobic video you can do a few times a week is a good idea, couple that with walking or a jog every few days and you should be fine.
Weight Loss doesn't happen over night
A lot of us feel pumped up about starting a new diet, usually because of the expectations we have that DIET A will bring us to point B which is small and skinny. How ever what it doesn't tell you about how to lose belly fat is that there's a good chance you could gain the weight back. Without a long term plan, and understanding of how our body works, and what it means to lose weight naturally we could be doomed to yo-yo forever.
Take a step in the right direction today, and learn what you can do to eat better, and properly. Create your own exercise routine you follow each day, and discover that you can feel better without fad diets, or gym memberships it just takes some commitment on your part.
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Tips For Male Pubic Hair Removal by Katrina Pells..

Individuals have various reasons for male pubic hair removal. The extent of how much body hair is removed also depends on the individual.
Men usually shave off facial and body hair on their chest and back. Today, however, a growing number of men have started practicing male pubic hair removal methods for various reasons. Some say removing all of the body hair including the hair on their pubic area keeps away odor causing bacteria because it usually gets dark and moist down there. It sometimes is also sometimes safer for both partners if the man removed his pubic hair because this can keep his partner's private parts free from itchiness after intercourse.
Others do it to enhance their sexual experiences. They believe that male pubic hair removal on the penis area will make one's erection look bigger. If you've been in a relationship for some time now, shaving it off might create new interest from your partner which can help increase sexual excitement. Others even go to the lengths of creating designs on a shorter patch of pubic for novelty reasons.
Many women for a long time now have been getting their pubic hair removed that is why men have also caught on to the trend. Although waxing is one of the most common methods that women use for removing hair from the pubic area, this technique might not be suitable for men.
Wrong technique in male pubic hair removal would only cause unnecessary and extreme pain on men especially since the skin on their testicles is highly-sensitive. It would also be embarrassing for him to go to a salon just to have him expose his private parts to a stranger. The best method for male pubic hair removal is shaving. Most men are already adept in handling a razor so it will not be too hard for him to learn how to shave his pubic area correctly.
It is important to remember to employ the right tools before shaving. There now are manufacturers who produce razors specifically for pubic hair shaving. Unfortunately for those who used normal shavers to shave off hair on their testicles, they will feel uncomfortable for some time because of the burning sensation afterwards.
After a few shavings, pubic hair removal will become easier for the individual. It is not advisable to shave after you just woke up because the skin is still puffy at this time and you will not be able to get a close shave. To make it easier for the blade to cut off hair, soak yourself in a warm bath or apply a lot of good lubricant on the area before shaving. When you shave, it should be in the direction the hair grows and after it is removed, go back and shave it in the opposite direction to get the smooth skin that you desire. One should not rub the area after the procedure. All you need to do is pat the shaved area lightly with a towel and you can put some powder on it to keep the skin dry.
Today, pubic hair removal is already considered as hygienic so there is no need to hesitate if this is something you would like to start incorporating into your grooming routine.
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Slimming Is A Need by Shanat Kuphur....

.There are many reasons that a person can put on weight. He or she might have undergone a surgical treatment and was advised rest or may be working long hours in the office without bothering about necessary physical activities. In all this time a person might put on a lot of unnecessary weight, which can cause future problems for you. In order to avoid such an occurrence one must concentrate on reducing his/her weight as there are many weight reducing programs.
People try their best to get rid of their fat that they have put on all this time by trying many ways of loosing weight such as working out, dieting, surgical treatment of getting the obsessed body in shape. The truth however is that a person has to be ready to take that further step. Willingness of a person is a must if he or she wants to take off the extra weight that has been piled on. Weight reducing treatments are not such that you will be slim and trim in a fortnight, this is a long procedure where a person has to be on track all the way till the treatment is done and for this your mind plays an important part. It motivates you to go ahead with this.
Many of us working all day long have nothing but junk food. Burgers, pizzas, hot dogs, and fries, all this is junk food, which gives us nothing, more than obesity. Possibly you are aware of your growing weight and cannot follow the work out program. Because your mind doesn't allow you to forcefully think of your obesity. Obesity is something that you have to overcome to live a healthier and longer life. Possibly you might have started a weight loss program and were not happy with the results, so you might have given up hope half way This is the time your mind came into play and told you that it was not your cup of tea to overhaul obesity. If this is the case with you then your mind needs treatment before your external body.
Firstly the mental block of yours has to be banished from your mind for you to further think of slimming programs. For your mind hypnosis will play a major role in allowing your mind to relax. Hypnosis dealing with your mind will motivate it to handle the situation daringly. An obese person needs motivation from friends, and family and surely he himself has to be ready to take the challenge. But this would be possible for him if his mind supports his long but exhausting path of loosing weight. Hypnosis treatment can be done by you at your convenient time and place as mp3 hypnosis downloads are available on the Internet. These mp3 downloads are all yours once you have downloaded it by paying the minimum of costs. This hypnosis treatment will help your cause, by motivating you to put that all-important step of accepting the challenge of slimming. Hypnosis for slimming ensures that your sub conscious mind is ready to accept your attempts at slimming and works in accordance to your motives to help you achieve your weight loss goal.
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