SECOND
–>Make sure to rename the other save file to ".sa2" because it is the second instance of the emulator
–>By now, the vbalink folder should contain: Emerald.gba, Ruby.gba, Emerald.sa1, Ruby.sa2, vba.ini, vba1.ini, vba2.ini & VisualBoyAdvance.exe
–>Run the VBA.exe and open the first rom that’s inside the vbalink folder(Emerald.gba)
–>If you get the message "The 1M sub-circuit board is not installed", the reasons are:
 –You selected the wrong ROM. Make sure you opened the one in the gbalink folder, not another one
 –You did not rename the .sav file to .sa1 properly. If you close the emulator now, it will create one for you which   you must delete first.
 –You are already running an instance or more of VBA. Close all other instances first.
 –If all of the above doesnt work, go to Options>Emulator>Save Type and select Flash 128k or 64k depending on which   one is already ticked. Select the other one. Now close the emulator, reopen it and try again.

THIRD
–>Open the VBA.exe for the second time and load the second rom (Ruby.gba) from the vbalink folder
–>Make sure that under Options>Emulator "Pause when inactive window" is NOT ticked.
–>The controls for the first emulator are as follows:
           Up: W
           Down: S
           Left: A
           Right: D
           A: Q
           B: E
           SELECT: Z
           START: Q
–>The controls for the second emulator are as follows:
           Up: T
           Down: G
           Left: F
           Right: H
           A: R
           B: Y
           SELECT: V
           START: B

FOURTH
–>After trading, copy the save files(.sa1, .sa2) from the vbalink folder and overwrite the original .sa1/.sa2 file
–>For security reasons, it is better to save a copy of the original .sa1/.sa2 file to serve as backup in case something bad happens
–>Remember to rename them back to the original file name (change the .sa2 to .sa1)

xxxThis guide works in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Leaf Green, Fire Red versions of Pokemon. You can also trade by using one save file, just rename the second one to .sa2 and it will allow you to duplicate your pokemon or items.xxx

I see it every day
We settle for safe
And lose ourselves along the way

But if we don’t Dream Big
What’s the use in dreaming
If you don’t have faith
there’s nothing worth believing
It takes one hope
To make the stars worth reaching for
So reach out for something more

Took a while to perfect a plan
for me to finally understand
that it’s not me
faith is something you can’t see
I loose the reins
and let them go
I broke the chains of fear
that had their hold on me too long
when all I felt was wrong

I’ve wiped my tears away
now it’s time for a change
No, I can’t waste another day

But if we don’t Dream Big
What’s the use in dreaming
If you don’t have faith
there’s nothing worth believing
It takes one hope
To make the stars worth reaching for
So close your eyes
and tell me what you see
between what’s real
and make believe
here’s the path
we’ve all been searching for
so reach out for something more

than you could ever imagine
then move
don’t wait for it to happen
life’s too short
for not taking chances
the stars aren’t as far as they seem

Written by: Emily Shackleton

Sung by: David Cook (American Idol 2008)

One of my most favorite song throughout the season 7 of American Idol… I really liked how David Cook sang it… Although David changed some parts of the song but that’s what made it unique… You can download David Cook’s live performance of the song here… I’m still waiting for the studion version

               High School Musical 3: Senior Year is the latest addition to the famous High School Musical franchise. Kenny Ortega is the director and choreographer just like in the previous HSM. All of the six main casts from the last two films will also retain their roles. The main plot of the film will be the difficulties encountered by Zac and Gabriella as they face the reality that they will be separated from each other when they go off their different ways. They will stage a spring musical that would represent their hopes, experiences, and fears about the future. In addition to the casts, new casts are added to the film which includes Matt Prokop, Justin Martin & Jemma McKenzie-Brown.
               Originally, the plan was to create a Halloween themed film entitled "Haunted High School Musical" but the theme was changed to the concept of the Senior Year. It has also been said that Zac Efron is being offered a salary closer to $3 million for the movie. As of May 3, 2008, they have already started filming at East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Despite the rumor that Vanessa Hudgens was taken out from HSM, she will still retain the role as Gabriella. The movie will be released in October 24, 2008.

A trailer which presents the new casts of High School Musical 3: Senior Year…

Start here:

The rules are:

1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
3. Pick your month of birth.
4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.
5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

The Twelve Months

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes.Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted.Strong-willed and highly motivated.Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally.Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic. Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift .

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

I am now tagging… RNFreebies, PemPem, Mica, Mira, Arian, Blogspode, Chinny, CJay, Craig, Florence, Gerard, Johnny. Enjoy tagging everybody…

               It has been reported recently that both badminton and Judo are going to be axed after the Olympics in Beijing. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) still has to deliberate on this issue. They said that by dropping badminton and judo, the Olympics would be more appealing since it would be replaced by other sports such as croquet, rugby union, polo, rackets and chess. A sport can be in the Olympics if it is played by men in at least 50 countries on 3 continents and by women in at least 35 countries on 3 continents.
               According to Dr. Latot Toidi, an international sports expert of the OIC, "Badminton and judo are known only in a few countries. Very few people elsewhere are interested in them,". Laer Diputs of the International Croquet Federation also said that "Unlike judo, croquet has a distinguished and civilized history," and "It’s also not like badminton where you simply run around wildly, hitting back and forth. Croquet is very competitive and depends on a combination of physical skill and careful strategy. Most of all, success depends on a cool assessment of risks and probabilities, yes, much like chess." Other sports still waiting for a place in the Olympics include golf, wushu and  karate.
               Personally, I do not like the idea of removing both sports in the Olympics, especially badminton because it is a very popular sport in the Philippines. The way badminton was described (running around wildly) sounded like an insult to the sport because being a badminton enthusiast myself, I know that it also requires the ability to outsmart opponents. Perhaps this decision is a little affected by the fact that Asians generally dominate the sport. I really hate this news because badminton is one of the sports that I really look out for during Olympics.

Leona Louise Lewis became popular when she won the third series of the X Factor UK, which is a very known talent show on television. Leona Lewis’ single "Bleeding Love" has reached number one in most of the hitcharts around the globe. There is no wonder why Simon Cowell is really proud of being the mentor of this unbelievable singer and songwriter. You can download the song "Bleeding Love" here…

Ramiele Malubay is a 20-year old Filipino-American Singer who is a top contender in the American Idol season 7 show. She is a living proof that looks can be deceiving because Ramiele may not be that blessed in height but she can surely hit the high notes when she sings. Ramiele knows how to speak in Tagalog, in fact in a Youtube video, she even sang the National Anthem of the Philippines. Ramiele Malubay has definitely won the hearts of many viewers of the American Idol show and she will be a tough singer to beat.

Here are the songs performed by Ramiele Malubay on American Idol to download:

You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

Don’t Leave Me This Way

Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

In My Life

I Should Have Known Better

You can also download some of her other songs:

Lupang Hinirang (Philippine National Anthem)

It’s All Coming Back To Me Now

You Should Know By Now

David Archuleta, a 17 year old contestant of the 7th Season of the American Idol, has been labelled as "destined for stardom" by Paula Abdul. A lot of people seem to bet their money that this young but very talented man would win the title of American Idol. He has received a lot of great feedbacks from the show. Even Simon said that he has so many things going for him: Being Young, GoodLooking, Likeable and Having a great voice. Definitely he is one of the contestants to watch out for.

Here are some of the songs performed by David Archuleta in American Idol:

Heaven

Shop Around

Imagine

Another Day in Paradise

We Can Work It Out

Long And Winding Road

You can also download some of his other songs:

Mary Did You Know

O Holy Night