Culture. Cult/ure. Erucult.

Culture, n. The set of shared attitude, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a social group – stereotypically presented as the ethnic, indigenous and tribal. Therefore, erucult: a defragmentation of the word culture to show the word in its truest sense, the easily seen and immediately livable aspects of society. This is culture the way you – I – we breathe it.

 

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The Harry Potter-Twilight Dichotomy (Or, Why No One Reads Anything Else)

Muggles bored with the lives of the magic-less caught their first glimpse of the Wizarding World in 1997; thirteen years later, the Harry Potter series has become an enthralling escape entombed within seven books, seven films, and several other merchandise. JK Rowling might just have restored the rabid fan gene; there’s no precedent for midnight book queues nor for the raging debates – from Severus Snape’s true nature to Albus Dumbledore’s inherent sexuality. The boy wizard and his lightning-shaped scar rekindled the dying publishing industry; children do care about reading, and books written primarily for them can appeal to young adults and adults as well.

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Men’s Stylish Spectrum: The Best Shirts of 2010

A menagerie of colors, buttons, v-necks and round necks, plain and fit shirts - all these images seem to describe the typical outfit of any other guy who resides in the Philippines today. Looking at the descriptions on a large-scale, pictures of Harry Potter, Kyle XY, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, and Twilight will surely surface.

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Deal or No Deal?

With all the gift-giving and partying from the recently concluded Christmas and New Year celebrations, most of us are left with almost empty wallets and pockets. Even though the holidays have ended, the effect of our countless spending during the holiday season remains. Also, celebrations and spending do not end with the holiday season for it is human nature to never be contended.

We now introduce to you a possible solution to our limited finances, unlimited wants and needs: GROUPONS! Groupons, short for group coupons, are offered through websites or email. Purchase of groupons allow its buyer discounts to certain participating merchants. It could also come in the form of a gift certificate that customers can buy for less than its real value.

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It’s Berry Delicious!

A new year signals the coming of change and new things in our lives. If you’re getting tired of your usual chill spots and are looking for a new one, we have just the thing for you. From Blackberry to California Berry, another berrylicious thing awaits us. Located in Quezon City (Scout Castor corner Scout Tuazon), this bakery/café is one of the few undiscovered hangout places in the Metro.

Wheatberry opened its doors to the public on October 2004. The five-year old shop aims to serve its customers delectable food made from high-quality fresh ingredients without compromising the health of their clients. Their mission-vision is the main thing that separates them from their competitors. Living in a world full of different sicknesses, health is one of the top priorities today.

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El Carnaval de Cadiz

Let’s go through or trip around the most crazy and funny events of Europe starting with the Carnival of Cádiz, one of the best-known carnivals in the world. The whole city participates in the carnival for more than two weeks each year, and the presence of this fiesta is almost constant in the city because of the rehearsals, recitals, and contests held throughout the year.

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Bring Out the O.C.!

I used to write my schedules –for academics, leisure, extra-curriculars, Glee–on yellow post-its and stick them at the foot of my dorm bunk bed to aid my faulty memory. I went on with my usual everyday humdrum until my sticky notes gave up on me and my roommate’s (abandoned) planner came to rescue me from my horrible time and schedule management skills.

I vividly remember that Wednesday afternoon when I was on the verge of breaking down (Exaggeration, sue me now!) because I kept screwing up the dates of my project for an organization. After almost a year with that blessed planner, it can’t occur to me now how I managed to survive my first year in college without it.


As 2010 bids goodbye and 2011 already made its grand entrance, it’s again high time for planner hunting. This might be a breeze to faithful planner fans but for newbies (Yes, I am one, for I got my first out of desperation and I’m not going to let that happen again.) like me, scouring the bookstores for one is a Herculean task. So fret no more! I have listed five planners that will suit your needs, taste and lifestyle.

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