Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan / Azərbaycan Respublikası is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. The exclave of Nakhchivan is bounded by Armenia to the north and east, Iran to the south and west, while having a short borderline with Turkey to the northwest.

Anthem - Azərbaycan marşı
Capital - Baku
Official language - Azerbaijani
Government - Presidential republic
President        - Ilham Aliyev
Prime Minister -       Artur Rasizade
Area - Total 86,600 km2 (113th)
Population  - 9,165,000 (89th)
Currency  -        Manat (AZN)
GDP (PPP) - Total $94.318 billion
                        - Per capita $10,340



Architectural Feature
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is a cultural complex currently being constructed in Baku, Azerbaijan. The complex is designed by renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and will include a 21,000sq m conference hall rising to a height of 22m, a museum, library and sculpted parkland. The 9ha project is held up by the government as a project of national importance ahead of Baku’s bid for the 2016 Olympics.

Exterior Perspective

The Cultural Center will house a conference hall with 3 auditoriums, a library and a museum. This ambitious project will play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site will play a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku. The site neighbouring the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is designated for residential, offices, a hotel and commercial center, whilst the land between the Cultural Center and the city’s main thoroughfare will become the Cultural Plaza – an outdoor piazza for the Cultural Center as well as a welcoming space for the visitors.

Plans and Elevations

The proposal for the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center envisions a fluid form which emerges by the folding of the landscape’s natural topography and by the wrapping of individual functions of the Center. All functions of the Center, together with entrances, are represented by folds in a single continuous surface. This fluid form gives an opportunity to connect the various cultural spaces whilst, at the same time, providing each element of the Center with its own identity and privacy. As it folds inside, the skin erodes away to become an element of the interior landscape of the Cultural Center.


Travel
A passport and visa are required. Travelers should obtain single-entry visas by mail or in person from any Azerbaijani embassy offering consular services.

According to http://azerbaijan.visahq.ph/
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, at this time, VisaHQ does not provide full service for tourist visas to Azerbaijan. All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Azerbaijan. Information below is for reference purposes only. Please address all questions to the Embassy of Azerbaijan directly.

Since there are no Embassy located here in the Philippines, I should go to the nearest which would be in Beijing.

I plan to travel to Baku before 2020.

The Manila Cigar

Tabacalera is the Philippines' oldest and most popular brand. This is the flagship brand of La Flor de La Isabela. Tabacalera is credited as the brand that made Philippine cigars world-famous, and represents close to three hundred years of cigar production. Tabacalera is noted for its mild, sweet, and very slightly spicy taste that has for so many years defined the "Manila Cigar."

Flavour
mild and light in the body and flavour
extremely easy smoke, very approachable
very unique flavour, stays mild from start to finish with no bitterness
a good day-time cigar

Aroma
light
floral in nature
easy to take, like a cool spring breeze

Aftertaste
light and non-offensive
with a subtle taste of grass and wood

Wrapper
Java, Indonesia (very popular, used in some of the best cigars)

Binder
Philippines

Filler
Isabela, Philippines (Philippine tobacco has the best burning quality of any tobacco in the world and produces a white ash)

http://www.philippinesbestcigars.com/tabacalera.html

Review:
I have started to enjoy mundane luxuries like the cigar in my early 20's. And since I have just started to accumulate wealth I tried to look for cheaper luxury goods. What I found out is that many Philippine made products are of international standard quality. So always look for local favorites first. One of which is the Tabacalera.

For less than $5 this cigar has adequate mild flavor. Hints of wood as promised, a good draw and consistent burn. I would recommend this to a first time Filipino cigar aficionado. 

Danaë by Titian

The Danaë series (sometimes known as Danaë and the Shower of Gold) comprises at least five oil-on-canvas paintings by the Venetian master Titian, completed between 1553 and 1556. The works are based on the mythological figure of Danaë. According to Ovid she was isolated in a dungeon following a prophecy that her firstborn son would eventually kill her father. Although aware of the consequences, Danaë was seduced and became pregnant by Zeus (in Roman mythology Jupiter), who, descending from Mount Olympus, enticed her as a shower of gold.

Danaë with Eros, 1544. This painting shows the youthful figure of Eros alongside Danaë. 120 cm × 172 cm. National Museum of Capodimonte, Naples

Danaë with Nursemaid, 1553–1554. Here, an ageing nursemaid has replaced Eros, while the cloth covering Danaë's upper thigh is absent, leaving her naked. 129 cm × 180 cm. Museo del Prado, Madrid

Titian, 1553-1554, Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg. Here the figures are closer together, but the dog is absent.

Titian and workshop, 1564. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. That there was large input from Titian's workshop is revealed by the heavier treatment of Danaë's skin-tone and body as well as the hanging drapery. Here a pink flower replaces the dog of the Madrid painting.

The Course in Mastery Day 26: The Principals of Wealth

Principles of Wealth: Day 26 of a 30 day challenge designed to help you gain balance in your life. Tom Wood and real estate expert Loral Langemeier share with you several principals that you must apply to create and keep wealth.

Tom Wood:
Principles:
- Wealth equals impact in people's lives
- Wealth is created by streams of residual income
- Its not how much you make its how much residual income you keep
Residual income:
- Real estate
- Investments that pays dividends
- Business
- Network Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
Businesses:
- Is it fun?
- Does it impact other people's lives?
- Is it going to be profitable and when?

Loral Langemeier:
Live out loud
- Wealth organization chart
- Create wealth for generations
- Entity proctection structure
- Investment or business or both
- Revenue modelling
- 7 steps
1. Vision
2. Strategy
3. Revenue Modelling
4. Protection
5. Marketing
6. Sales
7. Leadership
- No one cares about your money as much as you do

Journal
1. Apply 7 steps in Business
2. Look for investments

Girl of the Week: Madison Riley

Madison Riley born on March 16, 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. She is an American actress.

I really like her face. Angelic, pretty smile and sparkling eyes. She's got a hot body too. 


Filmography 
Besties (post-production)
Ashley
2011 Super Zeroes (post-production)
Roxanna
2011 Prom
Kristen
2010 Pair of Kings (TV series)
Amazonia
– A Mermaid's Tail (2010) … Amazonia
2010 Grown Ups
Jasmine Hilliard
2010 The Prankster
Tiffany Fowler
2009 Jonas (TV series)
Anya
– Cold Shoulder (2009) … Anya
2009 Hatching Pete (TV movie)
Camie Poole
2009 Miss March
Socialite
2009 Fired Up!
Lily
2009 Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling
Earthchild / Heather
2008 'Til Death (TV series)
Shoshanna
– Speed Bumps (2008) … Shoshanna
2007 Bratz
Trendy Girl
2006 Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion - Diamondz (video)
Trendy Girl (voice)

DESIGNING FILIPINO: The Architecture of Francisco Mañosa

Francisco "Bobby" Mañosa is an influential architect noted for his use of native materials like bamboo and nipa in contemporary architectural designs. Noted for his passion to put art elements that can speak of the Filipino idealism, culture,and tradition, he was conferred National Artist award by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2009.

Architect Mañosa is a graduate of University of Santo Tomas. He is a member of the National Commission on Culture and Arts, a trustee of the Katutubong Filipino Foundation, and a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines.
As the founder of Francisco Mañosa & Partners, Architect Mañosa sets the philosophy and direction of the firm. Having been described as "The most outspoken champion of Indigenous Filipino Architecture" (Mimar, 28, June, 1998), Mr. Mañosa has championed the cause of "Philippine Architecture for Filipinos," bringing local architecture to new heights, both nationally and internationally.
In his practice, he explores the use of indigenous materials infused with current technological trends to being a new dimension to design. He experiments with traditional forms and transforms them to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements of the project. As a professional, the Philippine Regulatory Commission has singled out Bobby for his adherence to the profession's code of ethics and his contributions to architecture in the Philippines.

Coconut Palace

Amanpulo Resort

He has worked on the Tahanang Pilipino at the CCP Complex, the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace at the corner of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue, the Mary Immaculate Parish Church in Las Piñas City, the restoration of the historic Las Piñas Church, the stations of the Metrorail Transit System or Light Rail Transit in Manila, the development of the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City; and the development, restoration, and landscaping of Corregidor Island. He was a 2004 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining awardee.
Bobby was cited by Asia Week Magazine as one of the seven visionary architects in Asia, an important testament to his growing international reputation as manifested by projects in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Australia, and the U.S.A.
Aside from managing his firm, he is also active in the lecture circuit. He has delivered numerous lectures and papers in the top universities in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Baby, I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton

"Baby, I Love Your Way" is a song written and performed by singer Peter Frampton that was first featured on Frampton's 1975 album, Frampton.

A live version (4:48) of the song was later released on his 1976 multi-platinum album Frampton Comes Alive!, where it gained popularity as a hit song, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

A cover version by Big Mountain is often mistakenly credited to Bob Marley and also to UB40 due to mislabeled MP3 files which circulated through P2P networks, similar to the artist confusion of the song Cat's in the Cradle.

BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY
Frampton 1974
Almo Music Corp
Nuages Artists Music LTD (ASCAP)

Shadows grow so long before my eyes
And they're moving across the page
Suddenly the day turns into night
Far away from the city
Don't hesitate 'cause your love won't wait
Baby I love your way
Wanna tell you I love your way
Wanna be with you night and day

Moon appears to shine and light the sky
With the help of some fireflies
I wonder how they have the power to shine, shine, shine
I can see them under the pine
But don't hesitate 'cause your love won't wait
Ooh baby I love your way
Wanna tell you I love your way
Wanna be with you night and day

But don't, don't hesitate 'cause your love won't wait
I can see the sunset in your eyes
Brown and grey and blue besides
Clouds are stalking islands in the sun
I wish I could buy one out of season

But don't hesitate 'cause your love won't wait
Ooh baby I love your way
Wanna tell you I love your way
Wanna be with you night and day
Ooh baby I love your way