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CHILE
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off tsunami.

Chilean TV showed devastating images from the country's second city of Concepcion of collapsed homes, a large building completely engulfed flames and injured people lying in the streets or on stretchers. It said the earthquake destroyed many roads, making it imposiible for vehicles to get through, and there was no electricity or water.

Tsunami warnings were issued over a wide area, including South America, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Russia and many Pacific islands.

A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusor Islands off the Chilean coast, said President Michele Bachelet. There were no immediate reports of major damage there, she added.

Bachelet said the death toll was at 78 and rising, but officials had no information on the number of people injured. She declared a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile.

JAPAN

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan's southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami.

It is definitely not good to rush things too much, wait for the right time, for the perfect time produces great fruit.

I with some of my co-life group were hanging out at Gateway Manila waiting for the time for our life group to start a few days ago, when we decided to visit the National Book Store and take a look on some of the books. I went to the third floor and found a book by Francis Kong entitled "The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese”, and all of a sudden a lot of words and ideas entered my mind and planned to put my thoughts in this blog.

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM…

This statement means a lot for all of us, especially for professionals. In order to get a great impression from others and to have a good record, we needed to always be on time to be the best among the rest. In every situation of our life we always thought of always being the best; on where we always wanted other’s focus to be on us; and to be praised for all of our accomplishments. But I tell you the truth, are we not tired of being the best? Tired of every time that we do everything only for others to look high at us? Moreover, tired of showing others of what you are not?

…BUT THE SECOND MOUSE GETS THE CHEESE

Do we consider a country rich because of its richness of resources? Is it because of the dominant religion? Is it because of the national territory of the state? Is it because of the kind of government (Monarchy, Parliamentary or Democracy)? Is it because of the government itself? or is it because of the attitude of the citizens living in a state?

Earlier this week, Big Brother revealed another twist that will surely test the competetiveness of each housemate. It is a game called BIG JUMP TO BIG 4. What's at stake? Well, just as how it sounds, it is a series of games where the winner will have the privilege to ensure its spot in the honorable BIG 4. Yes it means no more nomination nor eviction until the Big Night.

The housemates were divided into two groups. Paul Jake and Johan initiated themselves to stand as the leaders. In Team Johan, the members were Jason, Yuri, Princess and Kath. Team Paul Jake consisted of Melai, Rica, Mariel and Tibo. The team who will win against the other will have its one member jump to Big 4.

With the power of great teamwork, Team Paul Jake won by landslide after winning two consecutive games. It was then revealed that the members of Team Paul Jake have to go through games until the sole winner is determined. Each member of the winner team has chosen someone from Team Johan to act as their coach. Apparently, Melai chose her closest "friend" Jason Francisco as her coach.