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MDM, Issue #187 JULY 2012 • Entire contents copyrighted 2012 by Glimpses of Guam, Inc. MDM is published monthly by Glimpses of Guam, Inc., 492 N. Marine Corps. Drive, Tamuning, Guam 96913. Phone: (671) 649-0883, Fax: (671) 649-8883, Email: managingeditor@glimpsesofguam.com. All rights reserved. No material may be printed in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.

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04 CHASING THE RAINBOWNaomi O’Mara

13 4 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTHFitness

14 ON THE ROADEvents and readers’ photos

16 A TRIBUTE TO AMY WINEHOUSESpecial Feature

24 cheerleaders gear up for Liberation DaySports

26 ORGANIZED CHAOS: ROCK AND ROLL WITH EVERYTHING ZENSpecial Feature

28 GUAM APPSPlanet Kyle

publisherMaureen N. Maratita

MANAGiNG eDiTOrFrank Whitman

AssisTANT eDiTOrJacqueline Perry Guzman

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ADMiNisTrATiON Janice Castro Jessica Leon Guerrero Carmelita McClellan Bernard (Mr. B) Leonen

CONTribuTOrsAllan CadawasKyle MandapatCarmen RojasIslandtech PhotographyGuam Gamers NetworkMaurice Speaks

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we TAlkeD AbOuT huMAN TrAffiCkiNG AND YOu were well-iNfOrMeD. DO YOu hAVe AN iNTeresT iN sOMehOw helpiNG eND suCh hOrrible ACTs?I have always had great pride as a female. I’ve embraced female empowerment and the concept of feminism. Knowing that women, young women, are being taken advantage of really sparks a fire in me. I hate any idea of us being put down or thought of as inferior in any way. I for sure have a great interest in somehow helping end such acts. Which is why I want to mix my passion for psychology with the study of some criminal justice, and hopefully, in the end, all that I believe in will become part of my life’s work.

whAT Are sOMe Of YOur iNTeresTs AND hObbies?I have many interests actually. I like videogames, watching sports, I love learning. Reading plays a great role in learning. I absolutely love learning about the Holocaust and anything dealing with Japan. I used to be into the book series, Gossip Girls, but I stopped reading

those kinds of books as I got to college. Going out has never been my thing, and when I do have time to go out I usually just want to sleep or relax because those days are a treat for me. Personal time is very important in keeping my stress levels low.

YOu Are ATTeNDiNG ChAMiNADe uNiVersiTY iN The fAll TO sTuDY psYChOlOGY. CAN YOu Tell us whY YOu seleCTeD This As YOur MAJOr COurse Of sTuDY?Psychology is such a fascinat-ing subject. It is so broad and branches out to the things we see around us all day. Everybody has this mentality that studying psy-chology means you can automat-ically be able to solve someone’s problems, but that is not the case. Psychology is complex. Being able to come up with your own ideas of how or why something is the way it is is such a great way to challenge the things put before you. Not everything told to us is true, and I feel that we should constantly question the things around us and form our own mentalities so that we can further

grow as individuals. If I could marry psychology, I would.

whAT sOrT Of A CAreer wOulD YOu like TO eMbArk upON AfTer YOu hAVe fiNisheD COlleGe?I don’t plan on stopping with my bachelor’s degree… I want nothing more than to have a career I love with as much knowledge about it as humanly possible. I want a doctoral degree in forensic psychology. I want to be a part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It will take me about a decade to just get the degree that I want but no matter what anyone says, I know I can and will do it. Knowledge is something nobody can even come close to taking from you, and that makes you powerful in a world where beauty and youth fade.

hAViNG suCh A uNique eThNiC bACkGrOuND MusT be iNTeresTiNG. whiCh CulTure DO YOu iDeNTifY MOsT wiTh AND whY?I am proud to be half Japanese. I am also quarter German and quarter Irish from my dad’s side. I embrace my Japanese side the

most, for sure. My mother raised me with the notion of being considerate, being respectful of elders and being on time. My outlook on things can be very Japanese, although I do have a modern American idea of giving women a little more credit, and knowing that we don’t necessarily have to be stuck at the house with kids. I don’t feel I have the look of traditional beauty, but I am dif-ferent enough to shine in my own way and make an impact which is something I am totally fine with. My family here on Guam is small and so is my family in Japan so I have come to appreciate my family in ways people with huge families wouldn’t be able to.

Tell us AbOuT YOur TrAVels TO JApAN AND elsewhere...Japan is like my second home, and I was able to visit so many other places thanks to my mom. I’ve been to Singapore, Australia, the U.S., Philippines and Hong Kong. Although these locations are mostly restricted to Asia and its surrounding areas, I plan on traveling more in the future and broadening my mind.

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YOur weiGhT You would be surprised how many people do not know how much they weigh. Many avoid getting on the scale. Others just don’t have access to an accurate scale. (And here is a hint — the scale at the gym is not the most accurate of scales. Due to the number of people that use these scales, they are often a few to several pounds off.) Having an accurate account of your weight is important for many reasons. Many chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, etc.) can be detected by weight gain and are diagnosed according to one’s body mass index, or BMI, which of course is dependent on an accurate measurement of weight.

YOur ChOlesTerOl leVel Your cholesterol level is important to physicians so that they can assess the health and effectiveness of your blood. Most adults have their cholesterol checked once a year, unless otherwise indicated by a physician. You should know if your level is considered abnormal by your healthcare professional.

YOur sexuAl heAlTh It is important to have yourself tested for sexually transmitted infections. AIDS has not received as much attention as it once did in the media, but it is still very much out there. There have been alarming increases in HIV cases among women and the elderly. Many of the other sexually transmitted diseases can be cured if detected early. Some have lifelong consequences.

YOur blOOD pressure Your blood pressure is a key indicator of the health of your heart and circulatory system. You can get your blood pressure read at many locations, and a physician is not required. In fact, most certified personal trainers have received training on how to measure blood pressure. However, I would advise that at least once a year your physician measures your blood pressure so that he or she can track changes, and/or evaluate potential problems.

Most of these items can and should be assessed at your annual physical. These four indicators can be the first way a larger problem is detected. Knowing now is key to the early detection your life depends on. This list can and should change as you age. At some point mammograms, prostate exams, colonoscopies, and other types of diagnostic exams may become a part of your regular health habits. Have a good checkup with your doctor if you do not know any of these. Start with these four measurements, and take the advice of your physician to ensure a healthy tomorrow.

By Carmen RojasOwner, Varsity Personal Training

In honor of the 4th of July, I have compiled this list of four basic things that all adults need to know about their physical health. Take this list with you to the doctor and check it off as you gain the information you need.

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The Dollhouse sold all tickets for ‘Amy Amy Amy’ within a week and a half. “We felt really bad for turning away people that wanted to buy tickets at the door, but we packed Mac & Marti’s wall-to-wall. We were so happy that our little show turned into what people were calling a must-see event. We loved the fact that people came to support the Dolls and enjoy some good music, we knew the icing on the cake was that the money we generated was going to charity,” she says. Perfomers that night included Christine Pama and Sissy Flores Bamba on vocals and percussion and the powerful Elle Taitague on vocals. “Our musical director, Gen Advincula led the band with her keys, alto sax, and amazing vocals. I played acoustic lead guitar and lent vocals to a few songs. Blame Adam’s Lisa Bordallo was on rhythm guitar and holding down backing vocals with our bassist, Andrea Pellacani. Krystal Paco

On June 2, the The Dollhouse organization founded by Gen Advincula and Rachael Esteves held the “Amy Amy Amy” event to pay tribute to the late Amy Winehouse and to raise money for Soroptomist International of Guam. “We asked that the funds be given to Erica’s House of Hope, Guam’s only visitation center,” Esteves says. “Our basic mission is to empower women though music. We wanted to create our own network of female musicians that were willing to use their talent and dedication to do something good for our island,” she says. As active musicians, the group recognized the music scene on island is still very much a man’s world. “For every girl you see on the music scene, there are a dozen guys. The energy we create as female musicians is not only empowering

sang a few sweet acoustic songs, but worked really hard playing both the alto sax and the baritone sax. We added some color to the mix with Sabrina Borja and Megan Voldsteadt playing the alto sax and trumpet respectively. And we had Rozlin Fair’s Tia Taitingfong holding everything down on drums,” she says. The Dolls that performed at the “Amy Amy Amy” show are the Dollhouse’s first members. “But we are always looking for more female musicians with positive attitudes. We hope that Dollhouse provides a way for us girls to stick together, rock out, and make Guam a better place,” says Esteves. Next for the Dollhouse is “The Rock Show.” “We will play some of our favorite rock songs by female musicians. We also spoke about doing dedications to Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and a few others,” Esteves says.

to ourselves, but to every woman out there,” says Esteves. “We are still very much in our start-up phase, but what better way to start off than with a bang? I think that’s what ‘Amy Amy Amy’ did for the Dollhouse. We had women coming up to us saying that they felt stronger and happier from the energy the Dolls created that night. “Gen and I share leadership responsibilities. I’m more of the brain, handling the business and concepts, while Gen acts as the Dollhouse’s backbone and heart. She is in charge of the musicians, that we lovingly dub, our ‘Dolls.’ Gen reached out to a handful of girls from all generations and different playing styles, and put together the Amy Amy Amy show in four weeks. It wasn’t easy to create a band that fast, let alone one that was all female, but positive energy and all the right girls made it seem effortless.”

AMY AMY AMYA Tribute to Amy Winehouse

By Jacqueline Perry Guzman

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The 2012 MDM Road Rally took place on May 27. Five teams met and registered at the Coke-Foremost Compound in Tamuning and each took off to the five rally points to complete tasks and figure out the next point through given clues.  The five teams made it to the finish line at Subway in Tamuning. First prize winners Mark Scott and Shiella Mclean collected $500 cash, IT&E Prepaid wireless EVDO kit with $10 prepaid load, an Old Guys Rule T-shirt and accessories, and Subway breakfast vouchers. A raffle prize for nonplacing participants was a Games Unlimited Airsoft gun worth $180. All nonplacing participants received Subway breakfast vouchers. Special thanks to presenters: Coke, IT&E, and Subway. Special thanks to our sponsors Games Unlimited and Andrew’s Safe and Lock.

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ADVICE

... there is something you’re not doing — being an honest friend.

HE SAID, SHE SAIDfrieND’s persONAl hYGieNe is The piTs

Dear Mark and Jacqueline,

One of my friends has kind of an embarrassing problem: He has really strong body odor. It’s mostly from his armpits, actually. And it’s no secret – our friends tease him about it every once in a while, usually when it’s bad. His current girlfriend even bought him a stick of deodorant recently. He always just laughs it off (the deodorant remains completely unused, by the way). Even worse, whenever we’re out with him, people sometimes think I’m the stinky one. As far as I can tell, he isn’t depressed or anything. He’s even admitted his problem, but he just refuses to do anything about it. Is there something we’re not doing? The funk is strong with this one. What can I do?

N.D.

he sAYs: Yes, there is something you’re not doing — being an honest friend. “You’re my friend, but you smell bad and need to start wearing deodorant.” If you’re not comfortable saying this, then maybe his girlfriend can take over (she probably has more influence anyway). If you guys don’t say anything, you’ll just have to live with it. Just be sincere and respectful so he knows you’re not joking. Or suggest he move to Europe.

she sAYs: He has hygiene issues and he still has a girlfriend? That is unbelievable. People have tried to tell him to wear deodorant and he still doesn’t? If he has admitted to it but still refuses to do anything about it, what can you do? I know what I would do. I would stop hanging out with him. But that is just me; I have a sensitive nose. Also I appreciate good manners. It is polite to smell pleasant when you are around people. It is your duty to keep clean and fresh when you are in close quarters with others. Wearing deodorant is a way to demonstrate respect for others. He obviously doesn’t care that his odor bothers anybody. So why should you care to do him any favors?

sTuCk beTweeN TwO bOATs, AND siNkiNG fAsT

Dear Mark and Jacqueline,

My boyfriend of three years lives in the states. He’s been away for more than half of our relation-ship but we manage. With the help of Skype we talk or see each other daily. Recently I met a guy locally who I really hit it off with. I don’t know him well enough to make any big decisions about my relation-ship but I am curious to see where it could go. How do I do this? I know it sounds like a case of trying make sure I’m securely on the second boat before stepping off of the first (which is wise seafaring ad-vice). Is there a fair way to handle my situation? Or am I already a terrible person for considering it? R .Q.

he sAYs: Before you abandon a three-year loving relationship, you have to ask yourself: Are you really no longer in love? Or are you just getting a little impatient with the distance? It can be a difficult question to answer, since the emotions are so similar. Take some time to reflect on this. If you love your boyfriend but are just tired of waiting, please remember: There will always be someone who seems better, for one reason or another. It’s up to you to stick with someone, regardless of distance, their faults, or your personal impatience. If you find that you are genuinely ready to move on, there are ways to get to know someone without cheating, such as simple conversations, friendly and platonic interactions, and common time with other friends. If he is worthy of you, he will not push you into committing any crimes against your current boyfriend. Take your time and see how it goes. And make sure to end things with your current boyfriend before getting serious with anyone new. It’s the right thing to do.

she sAYs: You are not a terrible person. This is a difficult question and we are glad you sent it in. The first thing I need to know is how serious are you and your boyfriend about being together on the same land mass again? If it is in the planning stages then you probably wouldn’t have noticed this new guy in the first place. My guess is, your long-distance relationship is still kind of up in the air with no real solid plans for a future and therefore your eyes have begun to wander. Three years is a pretty serious benchmark. If you have been with someone for three years you pretty much know where things are headed. I think you should be honest with yourself and your current boyfriend. Figure out what you want. Make sure to break things off with your current boyfriend before starting up something new.

“He said, She said” is a regular relationship advice column in MDM. To get advice from the columnists, send your questions to mdmguam@gmail.com and type “He said, She said” in the subject line.

“MeDDliNG frieND” iNTruDiNG iNTO COuple’s relATiONship

Dear Mark and Jacqueline,

I’ve been in a relationship with a great girl for just over six months. We get along well and we both really care for one another, and we’re both committed for the long term. The problem is, she has a really annoying girlfriend that I just can’t stand. This meddling friend of hers always seems to point out my faults in conversation (which I usually find out about from a third party), and she’s generally just rude to me in person. My girlfriend shrugs it off, saying, “She’s just being funny,” or something else to that effect. But I’m convinced this annoying friend of hers, for whatever reason, has something against me. This wouldn’t be so much of a problem if they didn’t hang out together so often. Any suggestions? C.O. 

he sAYs: It’s not really your decision who your girlfriend has for friends. Her friend may be envious of you, taking time away from her. She may just not know you well enough yet. She might just be an annoying person. But whatever the reason, try not to let it get to you. The only person’s opinion of you that matters is yours, and possibly your girlfriend’s. If you are worried about what other people think, the insecurity will create nothing but more problems. Dictating to your girlfriend who she spends her time with can end in resentment and lead down a dark path. Maybe all three of you could hang out sometime, so she can get to know you. Or maybe you could have some faith in your relationship, and show everyone how strongly you love your girlfriend by remaining secure.

she sAYs: Oh dear. This is a difficult situation. You don’t want to make enemies with your girlfriend’s close friend. But you also shouldn’t have to deal with a third party meddler. Who does that and why? I say do your best to avoid her and don’t give her any reason to meddle and pick on you. She sounds like the kind of person who gets satisfaction from upsetting you. Don’t let her get to you; it will only egg her on. As much as I would like to advise you to confront her and point out how pitiful it is that she meddles in your relationship because she is unable to develop a relationship of her own, I won’t. That will only make things worse. For now, just limit time you have to spend with her and see if she backs off.

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When Carmen Cabrera and Mia Toves went to Singapore with their coach and cheerleading team from George Washington High School for an international competition, they wowed the judges and the crowd, then came home with a silver medal. That was very impressive for a team that had never competed internationally prior to the March 31 cheerleading showdown in Singapore. What’s more, they had only three months to practice for the competition. And when they finally got there, they realized they were in a Level 5-6 competition, squaring off against college teams. Their next big event is fast approaching. But the Geckos will not be competing this time, although they’ll still try to impress a crowd — the home crowd — on Marine Corps Drive July 21 during the Guam Liberation Day Parade.

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Cabrera, team captain, and Toves, team co-captain, both say they love the sport so much. And they’ll be ready to have fun in the parade, as will the other members of their team. “The girls,” Geckos head coach James Kirk says about his entire team, “have been working very hard since July 21 of last year.” “We (cheered for Geckos) games, did fundraisings and also practiced for our competition,” says Cabrera about their work-load prior to the competition. After the competition, Cabrera says they cut out fundraising but continued to practice their numerous cheerleading routines nonstop. Kirk said he rewarded their hard work in the last week of May with a whole week off from practice. They deserved it. Prior to this year’s upcoming Liberation Day Parade, the team met last month to consider some

But before Singapore, Kirk said some of them only wanted to cheer for Geckos football and then quit when the season was over. Later, others came out for basketball season but then dropped out. Still others came out of curiosity, and they, too, also quit when it was time to get serious about competition. In fact, when he took his team to Singapore he had only eight cheerleaders who represented Guam very well. Those included Cabrera and Toves, Jonnalie Crisostomo, Manuel Bondoc, Tasi-Rose Camacho, Sabrina Salas, Anna Rippel and Arjonel de Chaves. Beyond July 21, Kirk hinted that there might be a chance of competing in an upcoming International Cheer Union Asia Open Cheerleading Championship

things including the parade, a cheerleading clinic that’s tentatively scheduled for the first or second weekend of this month and possibly another international competition soon. The clinic, says Kirk, would definitely help grow the sport on Guam. He has been working on getting coaches to come out from the states to help run the camp. The Geckos head coach also said because cheerleading compe-titions are new to Guam, there is no craze for this sport. But he said he hopes the story might change after the event, that there might be more interest generated. “Cheerleading is so new here,” Kirk says. When he started out last year he had 14 members on his team. There is renewed interest among students in becoming part of the team now, especially after the surprising success in Singapore, says Toves.

on Sept. 22 to 23 at the Yoyogi Second Gymnasium in Tokyo. “Cheer Union invited us [to the Championship],” said Kirk. But he said he would need to discuss it with the team. Back in March, when the Geckos participated in the 2nd Southeast Asia Cheerleading Open in Singapore — an international competition sanctioned by the ICU and hosted by Southeast Asian countries — they pretty much had no idea what to expect as a team. But they braced themselves with their routines and other cheerleading skills and competed with flying colors in the Cheerleading Freestyle Pom Division. “It’s really weird because we are a U.S. school competing in Asia,” Kirk says. “And there were things we did that we couldn’t have done in the states.”

The age group he took to the event wouldn’t have been allowed to compete in the tournament, he said. But the Asian cheerleading regulations at the level they competed are different from their U.S. counterparts. That’s how they were able to compete against college students and beat out Hohai University from China which got the bronze.The Geckos were defeated by the Crazy Dragons from Thailand which took first place. The Geckos also enabled Guam to be a legal member of the international cheering community after getting inducted into the International Cheerleading Union as Team Guam, and as the 89th nation in the body. Cabrera says she personally expected some things prior to the tournament, but being there phys-ically was quite another thing. “It was breathtaking,”Cabrera says.

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Cing agrees. “I don’t care if I’m getting paid,” he says. “Money’s nice but if you love what you’re doing, keep doing it.” Although the guitarist originally learned his instrument playing Chamorro music with his grand-father, these days he prefers old-school punk and rock. “Anything fast and punk. I don’t like slow stuff, I like the energy.” Jardon is the last to join the group outside, shortly after arriv-ing and putting together his drum set. In contrast to Cing, Jardon started off with punk music and

Victor Mafnas and Jet Smith are standing by the bar’s entrance with band manager Shawn Mesa, making small talk while they wait for Justin Olson and Dom Cing to finish setting up inside. Ray Paul Jardon is still on his way. It’s late Thursday night, about 45 minutes before Everything Zen hits the stage at Livehouse in Tumon. The band has been playing punk, alternative, ska and rock since its inception in mid-2010. In that time, it has weathered changes in gigs and even its lineup, Mesa says. There have been 14 band members to date, including the current group. “I select the members based on attitude and common goals,” says Mesa. “If the chemistry is there and their work ethic is great, they’re welcomed with open arms.” Lead singer Mafnas describes Everything Zen’s normal operat-ing procedure, onstage and off, in simple terms: “It’s organized chaos.” Mafnas, who has fronted the group since January, says he didn’t need long to consider joining once the offer was made – not that there was much time anyway. “The former lead singer got a job that couldn’t permit him to be in the band anymore, so they needed a very quick backup,” he says. “Shawn asked me over the phone and I said, ‘Sure, why not.’” “And it’s been a marriage made in heaven,” Mesa says. Mafnas had to learn 30 songs in a week in order to prevent the band from missing — and potentially losing — gigs. The rest

then branched out – into jazz, rock and reggae. He counts the band’s wide range of tastes and influences among its strengths. “We’re very diverse, but that’s what makes the band unique,” he says. “We just try to keep it together and have that ‘one band, one sound’ kind of thing.” A typical gig night for Everything Zen, Jardon says, is “just a great night with awesome people – every-body just having a great time.” Everything Zen plays every Thursday night at Livehouse in Tu-mon and every Friday night at Molly McGee’s on Naval Base Guam.

of the lineup is relatively new as well, except for Smith, the band’s rhythm guitarist. “I’m the only original left.” When the initial lineup formed two years ago, the band was called Copacetic. The name didn’t stick.“A lot of people said it sounded like ‘pathetic’,” Mesa says. It was ultimately Smith who came up with the band’s final name, taking it from the title of a mid-’90s Bush song. He says the music from that era has influ-enced his style the most. “I grew up in the late ’80s with metal, and that helped me a lot,” Smith says. “But it was the ’90s alternative that I started doing when I was playing with some other bands — I cut my teeth on the alternative stuff.” Olson says his own musical in-fluences cover a broad spectrum. The band’s bassist is “kind of all over the place,” musically. “I listen to a lot of indie rock, but I like a little bit of everything.” He and lead guitarist Cing have stepped outside to join their band-mates for some downtime before soundcheck. Fans and customers walk past every now and then, on their way into the bar. “I’ve been playing with most of these guys for years,” says Olson, who officially joined last September. “Ray Paul and Dom — I actually learned how to play with them. These are some of my closest friends.” Getting to play music with his friends — “whether it’s at a gig or in somebody’s garage” — is the best part about being in the band, he says.

Organized chaos Everything Zen rocks, and rolls with the punches

By Robert Clark

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THE App FLEA-MArkET

Hafa adai and what’s up to my peepsquad? Like I said last month, we are past the halfway mark on the year 2012. We are gearing towards the tail end of the year and I hope you have all done what you have needed to do, so that you’re not freaking out at the prospect of 2013 knocking on the door.

You know what has really come a long way this past year? My app collection has. Seriously, in the past couple months, I have found a ton of apps for my iPad and for my cell phone that have kept me both amused and on time with my power bill as well as other adult responsibilities. As usual, these apps are great, but I think they need a special spin that would make them more Guam friendly. It is with that in mind that I present – The plANeT kYle reAl life GuiDe TO GuAM sTYle Apps ThAT TheY shOulD MAke!

PLANETKYLE

GUAM APPSBy Kyle Mandapat

I think that these are just a few of the great apps that we can put together for our people. Let me tell you this, my dear people of Guam. If I get my tax refund anytime soon, I will try my hardest to make these dream apps a reality. Bota Kyle Mandapat for Senator 2012! Until next month… hear you on the radio.

MAD COCkS CHICk Or CHELu

Smartphone Apps for Guam

Okay, so here is a spin on the classic App Store or Market, this is Guam and we are all out for the best deal — whether it is on eight nylon panties in a box for four dollars or the entire Angry Bird collection for less than market value. The App Flea Market would be only available on Saturday and Sunday mornings and give you the chance to make an offer or haggle on the price of apps. This is also a place where we can sell off previously used apps, even if they’re a little stained. It could be a great way to clean out your app folder for spring or just make a couple extra dollars. If this app is made, we should be careful. Make sure that the people selling the apps aren’t selling defective merchandise or three-day-old cyber empanada!

Angry Birds are well and good, but honestly, does anyone really buy how mad those birds are? I didn’t think so. Here’s the plan: instead of birds, use chickens, OK no, use fighting cocks. Imagine that wild pigs are coming into the ranch and stealing the Mad Cocks’ baby chicks. They then take them to the old Harmon Flea Market and the cocks must try to fight and be launched to rescue their babies. Anyone knows that if you try to steal a cock’s baby, they are going to get rougher than sandpaper in a blender. I would be scared as hell. The only problem is that since the fighting cocks are so good at fighting, there will only be one stage of this game. The good news — you can make bets!

Finally, an app that can fully help every Guam-born and raised male on the road to happiness. The mainland has Christian Mingle, eHarmony and match.com… Coming soon to the App Flea Market near you… CHICK OR CHELU?! The owner of the app has to input the name of the girl they want to ask out, her parent’s names, her village and, whether she is rich or poor. From there the Chick or Chelu app will tweak through and find out whether you can date her or if she is your family. The app will either spit out a “Go for it!” or a “Jessica Leon Guerrero’s dad, John Leon Guerrero is your uncle… Don’t do it.” This could save tons of money on wasted first dates and a whole lot of awkward… yeah… awkward…

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