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3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...

Spotify Landmark: Tears For Fears

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Are you a fan of the Tears for Fears? If you are, you're in for a treat! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their blockbuster album "Songs From The Big Chair," Tears For Fears convened in historic LA Studio The Village to perform some of their biggest hits for an intimate audience of 50 superfans. Watch the performance here, and listen to an expanded version (including a surprise Radiohead cover) only on Spotify Landmark: http://www.spotify.com/landmark .

Tacloban's REO Brothers at the ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2013

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The REO Brothers from Tacloban sings a medley of Beatles greatest hits at the ABS-CBN Christmas Special. They sound almost like The Beatles! The REO brothers are survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, they relocated to Metro Manila after the typhoon. They traveled to Manila in a Philtranco bus for two days surviving on candies and biscuits. They left Tacloban penniless and only the clothes they have were the ones they were wearing. The only thing they were able to save during the storm was their all important guitars! Here's the full background story about the REO Brothers .

WORLD ORDER "Welcome to TOKYO"

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I just came upon this video of a Japanese band called World Order which was created by Genki Sudo a former mixed martial artist. The band uses slow motion, catchy music and classy suits to make a captivating music video. Watch their song called Welcome to Tokyo.

Balut Radio

Balut Radio is a new free streaming music service created by News5 anchor Martin Andanar. As a music lover with particular taste in Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He created a project that would bring OPM to Internet Radio. Check out BalutRadio.com It's currently in Beta so it may not be available to all countries.

Dance With My Father (Cover)

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I saw this view of a young boy singing "Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross. Great cover.

Best Love Song

Check out this compilation of the best love songs compiled by DJ Sharky. It sounds like listening to the old 96.3 WRock.

The Spinners - I Don't Want To Lose You

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Beautiful love song by The Spinners from 1975 in the album Pick of the Litter.

Dj Alvaro│Ang Tipo Kong Lalake

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Maginoo pero medyo bastos.

High School Life - Sharon Cuneta

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To the high school students graduating this month, this one is for you.

Jinri Zombie Girl

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Jinri can't sleep. Music by The XX-Islands. Demo video for Jinri's Music Video Showcase project. Directed & photographed by RA Rivera. Edited by Apol Saspa-Dating.

Wedding Band Plays Enter Sandman Bossa Nova Style

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Pretty cool way of playing a heavy metal song to suit the occassion.

Voltes V Ending

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I always loved the ending song of Voltes V. While searching for it on Youtube. I came upon a video by Redwald Villanueva playing it on his guitar. It's pretty good. Watch.

Bread - Make It with You

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Let's play some soft rock. 1977 David Gates & Bread performing "Make it with you" at Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special.

Jimmy Fallon, Mariah Carey & The Roots: "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

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Backstage before the show, Jimmy, Mariah Carey, and The Roots grabbed some instruments you'd find in an elementary school classroom and stopped by the Late Night "Music Room" to sing.

PMC Instrumental Ensemble CCP 2008

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The children of Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble (PMCIE) ages 4-6 years old perform using different instruments such as the marimba, angklung, glockenspiel and many more. Members are chosen at the beginning of each school year based on talent and interest in music. They exhibit a level of concentration, discipline, teamwork and artistic fluency that is remarkable for very young children. They will be performing with Chris Botti in a concert this December 6, 2012 at Newport Performing Arts Theatre of Resorts World Manila.

Pop Danthology 2012 - Mashup of 50+ Pop Songs

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This is a mashup of over 50 pop songs. It's pretty amazing how seamless it is and flows very well. Here's the description from Youtube. "Pop Danthology 2012" Music and video mashed-up by Daniel Kim (http://www.facebook.com/danielkimmusic) Cameo in intro title filmed by ThreeSixtyPhotography (http://www.threesixtyphoto.com) FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD: please find the download link on the "notes" tab of my facebook page

 "The Making of Pop Danthology" (http://giftofocpd.com/2012/12/02/the-making-of-pop-danthology/) SONGLIST: 1. Adele - "Set Fire To The Rain" 2. Adele - "Skyfall" 3. Alex Clare - "Too Close" 4. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - "Let's Go" 5. Carly Rae Jepson - "Call Me Maybe" 6. Cher Lloyd - "Want U Back" 7. Chris Brown - "Don't Wake Me Up" 8. Chris Brown - "Turn Up The Music" 9. Christina Aguilera - "Your Body" 10. David Guetta f...

Kailan by Eraserheads

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The Eraserheads have always been an awesome band.

One Of The Best OPM Singer Today Is Not A Filipino

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This song, Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang is performed by Americans Phillip Hitt and Jared March. Music composed by Ogie Alcasid. Filipino music, has a timeless quality to it. And whether you understand this song or not, you can feel the music.

Melanie C - Both Sides Now

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Spice Girl Mel C performs a song from her new album Stages. Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now.

The Cup Song (You're Gonna Miss Me)

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This is pretty cool. If you want to learn how to do it, here's a tutorial. Here's the original which I just found. It was also shown done by Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick.