'di Kita gusto, pero Mahal Kita. . .: September 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Philippines Candidate to MISS WORLD - 2006

Expected contestants

As of September 21, 2008, 106 confirmed delegates had been selected.

Sino ang Kapalit N'ya? . . . aber? . . . Sigi nga...

Nanalo na siya di ba . . .?

bakit kakalas pa?

takot ba siya?

Bakit nga ba Janina San Miguel?
walang atrasan sulong mo na . . .

at sino na ang kapalit mo sa search for MISS WORL 2008?

Ayan pinaiyak n'yo kasi. . .
back-out tuloy . . .
kawawa naman...

Janina oh my Janina...

Monday, September 29, 2008

To all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters . . . . . .

Eid-al-Fitr

To our my Muslim Brothers what does Eid-al-Fitr means:

Eid ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadaan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah") and so symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.

Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is called "The Smaller Eid" (Arabic: العيد الصغير al-‘īdu ṣ-ṣaghīr) compared with the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called "The Greater Eid" (Arabic: العيد الكبير al-‘īdu l-kabīr).

Ladies Close to my heart

Rare moments of these ladies close to my heart

My Mother - 2nd from left
and my 3 aunts . .
my younger sister seated right most
in the house of:

CORAZON AQUINO
(2nd from right)
my Aunt
not the former President
hahahahah

my new Niece: Jada Ashley . . . the newest Member of the Aquino Clan

What Jadaashley Means

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you.
You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries.
You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

how old i am, you asked?

I am

1,414,298,091

seconds

old today.

if you are good
in numbers you
would know my real age...

Me an Me . . .

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my WILDFLOWER . . one of a kind . .

She's faced the hardest times
You can imagine
And many times her eyes
Fought back the tears
And when her youthful world
Was about to fall in
Each time her slender shoulders
Bore the weight of all her fears
And the sorrow that no one hears
Still rings in midnight silence
In her ears

Let her cry
For she's a lady
Let her dream
For she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower
Growing wild
And if by chance that I
Should hold her
Let me hold her
For a time
And if allowed but one possession
I will pick her from the garden
To be mine

Be careful how you touch her
For she'll awaken
For sleep's the only freedom
That she knows
And when you look into her eyes
You won't believe
The way she's always payin'
For a debt she never owes
And the silent wind still blows
That only she can hear
And so she goes

Let her cry
For she's a lady
Let her dream
For she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower
Growing wild.

Feast of Trumpets:Rosh Hashanah

The Feast of Trumpets is the first of the fall feasts. The Jewish people call this feast Rosh Hashanah, which literally means "Head of the Year," and it is observed as the start of the civil year (in contrast with the religious year which starts with Passover) on the Jewish calendar.

The Feast of Trumpets is so important in Jewish thinking that it stands alongside Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") to comprise what Judaism calls "the high holy days" on the Jewish religious calendar. It begins the "ten days of awe" before the Day of Atonement. According to Leviticus 23:24-27, the celebration consisted of a time of rest, "an offering made by fire," and the blowing of the trumpets.

Modern Rosh Hashanah (Ezekiel 40:1) is traced back to the Feast of Trumpets which is the sounding of the trumpets on the first day of the seventh month (Tishri) of the religious calendar year (Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1). The trumpet referred to here was the shofar, a ram's horn. It was distinctive from the silver trumpets blown on the other new moons. Silver trumpets were sounded at the daily burnt offering and at the beginning of each new month (Numbers 10:10), but the shofar specifically was blown on the beginning of the month Tishri.

The interval of time between the last of the spring feasts (Pentecost or Weeks) and the first of the fall feasts (Trumpets) corresponds to the present Church Age. In other words, we are presently living between Israel's fourth and fifth feasts. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost started the Church Age; and Trumpets, which will signal Christ's second coming to rapture the Church and judge the wicked, will end the Church Age.

The Feast of Trumpets occurs on the first day of the Hebrew month, Tishri. It would occur at the new moon. Only the slightest crescent would be visible. However, clouds could obscure the moon, and witnesses were required. Watchfulness was a critical ingredient of this feast. The rabbis later added a second day to this feast to make sure they didn't miss it. This need for watchfulness and preparedness in connection with the Feast of Trumpets is echoed and reechoed throughout the New Testament in connection with the Lord's coming:

"Watch, therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." (Matthew 24:42).

"Therefore, let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober-minded." I Thessalonians 5:6

"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior, Jesus Christ" (II Timothy 2:13).

"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation"" (Hebrews 9:28).

"Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless, we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, in which dwelleth righeousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless" (II Peter 3:11-14).

To All my Jewish Friends - Rosh Hashanah!

I.T. A. L. Y - have you been there?

I. T. A. L. Y

	I Trust And Love You
	I Truly Always Love You
	I'm Thinking About Loving You

"I trust you" is a better compliment than "I love you",
Because, you may not always trust the one you love...
But believe me, you can always Love the person you
trust for the rest of your life.

5 Facts to 6 Pack

5 Facts You MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to Lose Your Belly Fat and Get Six Pack Abs

1. Many so-called "health foods" are actually cleverly disguised junk foods that actually stimulate you to gain more belly fat... yet the diet food marketing industry continues to lie to you so they can maximize their profits.

2. Ab exercises like crunches, sit-ups, and ab machines are the LEAST effective method of getting flat six pack abs. We'll explore what types of exercises REALLY work in a minute.

3. Boring repetitive cardio exercise routines are NOT the best way to lose body fat and uncover those six pack abs. I'll show you the exact types of unique workouts that produce 10x better results below.

4. You DON'T need to waste your money on expensive "extreme fat burner" pills (that don't work) or other bogus supplements. A special class of natural foods is much more effective. I'll tell you about these natural foods and their powers below.

5. Ab belts, ab-rockers, ab-loungers, and other infomercial ab-gimmicks... they're all a complete waste of your time and money. Despite the misleading infomercials, the perfectly chiseled fitness models in the commercials did NOT get their perfect body by using that "ab contraption"... they got their perfect body through REAL workouts and REAL nutrition strategies. Again, you'll learn some of their secrets and what really works below.

26 and counting . . .

26 different countries have visited this site!

amazing!

Once again, thank you to all of you . .!

SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES 09 SEP 25-2008

SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES 08 SEP 24-2008

To all my Jewish Friends . . . Rosh Hashanah

Send this eCard !

Jewish Year 5769: sunset September 29, 2008 - nightfall October 1, 2008

Rosh Hashanah is the time to hope that we are inscribed in the book of life, for a happy and good year. Reach out to your loved ones and wish them a year filled with peace, prosperity and good health.

MC Fathers New Superior General

"The Missionaries of Charity Fathers" is a clerical religious Institute of diocesan right, whose members bind themselves to the Lord and to the service of His Church by the profession of the Evangelical Counsels of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience, and the Fourth Vow of Wholehearted and Free Service to the Poorest of the Poor.

The New Stylistics - again to hold concert in Cebu

VENUE: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel
Lahug, Cebu City

Date: October 25, 2008

Sky Experience Adventure: 1st in the Philippines and in Asia soon in Fuente Cebu

Hotel to open amusement ‘park’ on top floors before end of ’08

PROPERTY developer J. King and Sons Co. Inc. (JKSCI) will launch in November a mini amusement complex on top of a hotel tower on Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City.

The amusement facility—which will feature a roller coaster that will run around the edge of the building, an Insanity ride and a Sky Walk—will be situated on the top floors of the 40-story Crown Regency Hotel and Towers, one of the high-rise buildings at the Fuente Towers Complex.

The roller coaster, known as the Edge Coaster, is the first of its kind in the world to be mounted on top of a hotel tower, said Janos Lakatos, vice president for manufacturing of the US-based Interactive Rides Inc., more here.

'tainted milk scare'

China milk scare spread in cyberspace

1 Bairong Grape Cream Crackers
2 Dove H/Nut Alm & Raisin Choc
3 Dove Hazelnut Choc
4 Dove Milk Chocolate
5 Dreyers Choc Cake Ice Cream 887ml
6 Dreyers Choc Cake Ice Cream 887ml
7 Dreyers Cookie & Cream Ice Cream 887ml
8 Dreyers Cookie & Cream Ice Cream 887ml
9 Dreyers Mint Chip Ice Cream 887ml
10 Dreyers Mint Chip Ice Cream 887ml
11 Dreyers Rocky Road Ice Cream 887ml
12 Dreyers Rocky Road Ice Cream 887ml
13 Dreyers Strawberry Ice Cream 887ml
14 Dreyers Strawberry Ice Cream 887ml
15 Dreyers Toast Almond Ice Cream 887ml
16 Dreyers Toast Almond Ice Cream 887ml
17 Dreyers Vanilla Ice Cream 887ml
18 Dreyers Vanilla Ice Cream 887ml
19 Dutch Lady Ster M LF Banana
20 Dutch Lady Ster MK LF Plain
21 Dutch Lady Ster MK LF Choc
22 Dutch Lady Ster MK LF Sberry
23 Dutch Lady Ster M LF HNydew
24 Dutch Lady Ster M LF HNydew
25 Dutch Lady Ster Milk Plain
26 Dutch Lady Ster MK LF Choc
27 Dutch Lady Ster MK LF Sberry
28 Dutch Lady Ster M LF Banana
29 First Choice Calcium Sesame Crackers
30 First Choice Calcium Saltine Crackers
31 First Choice Calcium S Onion Crackers
32 First Choice Calcium Seaweed Crackers
33 Ginbis Party Animal Butter Bisc
34 Ginbis Party Animal Seaweed Bis
35 Ginbis Party Animal CNut
36 Ginbis Animal Biscuit
37 Koala Cocoa Biscuit 40g
38 Koala Cocoa Biscuit 40g
39 Kraft Oreo Wafer Sticks 18S
40 Kraft Oreao Wafer Sticks 5S
41 Kraft Oreo W/Stick WH Choc 18S
42 Kraft Oreo W/Stick WH Choc 5S
43 Lotte Koala Cocoa Funpack 210g
44 Lotte Koala Cocoa Funpack 210g
45 M&M Chocolate Peanut 200g
46 M&M Chocolate Peanut 200g
47 M&M Choc HOC CANDIES PLAIN%
48 M&M Choc Candies Peanut%
49 M&M Choc Candies-Plain
50 M&M Choc Candies-Peanuts
51 M&M Funsize Milk
52 M&M Funsize Peanut
53 M&M Chocolate Candies Plain 200g
54 M&M Chocolate Candies Plain 200g
55 MEIJI UJIKINTOKI 2978
56 Meiji Umakabo Chocolate
57 Meiji Family Pack-Green Tea
58 Meiji Chestnut & Redbean
59 Mentos Bottle Yoghurt Promo PK
60 Mentos Bottle Yoghurt
61 Monmilk Breakfast Milk Malt
62 Monmilk Breakfast Milk Walnut 6S
63 Monmilk Breakfast Milkmalt 6S
64 Monmilk Chocolate Milk 6S
65 Monmilk Coffee Milk 6S
66 Monmilk Hi Cal Low Fat
67 Monmilk Hi Cal Low Fat Milk
68 Monmilk Hi Cal Low Fat Milk 6S
69 Monmilk Hi Cal Milk
70 Monmilk Hi Cal Milk 6S
71 Monmilk Milk Deluxe 12S
72 Monmilk Pure Milk
73 Monmilk Pure Milk
74 Monmilk Pure Milk 6S
75 Monmilk Breakfast Milk Walnut
76 Nabisco in a Biskit Chicken
77 Nestle Nes D/Stick Mini Vanilla
78 Nestle Nes Distick Mini Choco
79 Nestle Milk & Berry Stars CRL
80 No Frills Wafer Blueberry
81 No Frills Wafer Chocolate
82 No Frills Wafer Peanut
83 Orion Fresh Pie 138g
84 Orion Fresh Pie 138g
85 Orion Tiramisu 138g
86 Orion Tiramisu 138g
87 Pei Tian Cream Biscuit
88 Rabbit Milk Sweet 150g
89 Silang Natural Oat Cracker
90 Snicker Candies Funsize 240g
91 Snicker Candies Funsize 240g
92 Snickers Peanut Chocolate%
93 Snickers Snacksize Bars Pnut 5
94 Take One Baby Bites 24S
95 Take One Baby Bite CK VG
96 Take One Baby Bite Carrot
97 Vitasoy Chocolate Drink 4s 125ml
98 Vitasoy Chocolate Drink 4s 125ml
99 Vitasoy Melon Soya Bean Milk 4s 125ml
100 Vitasoy Melon Soya Bean Milk 4s 125ml
101 Vitasoy Q Soya Milk 4s 125ml
102 Vitasoy Q Soya Milk 4s 125ml
103 Want Want Milk Candy
104 Want Want Flavoured Milk 250ml
105 Yili Hi Cal Low Fat Milk 1L
106 Yili Hi Cal Low Fat Milk 6s 250ml
107 Yili Hi Cal Milk 1L
108 Yili Hi Cal Milk 6s 250ml
109 Yili Pure Milk 1L
110 Yili Pure Milk 6s 250ml
111 Youcan Masterbean Multipack
112 Youcan Passion Multipack
113 Youcan Silk Sliced and Passion Strawberry
114 Youcan Stawberry Multipack
115 Youcan Traditional Sesame Multipack 4s
116 Youcan Unusual Multipack 4s

Mikael, Michael, Miguel - one and the Same: the Archangel's Feast today

Saint Michael the Archangel
Feast Day: September 29th
(my patron saint and also my feast day)

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly armies, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in our battle against principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the spirit of wickedness in the high places. Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness and whom He has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil. The Holy Church venerates thee as her guardian and protector; to thee the Lord has entrusted the souls of the redeemed to be led into Heaven. Pray therefore the God of Peace to crush Satan beneath our feet, that he may no longer retain men captive and do injury to the Church. Offer our prayers to the most High, that without delay they may draw His mercy down upon us. Take hold of the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, bind him, and cast him into the bottomless pit so that he should no more seduce the nations. Amen.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

First Filipino Saint's Feast Day Today

Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz

September 28
Solemn High Mass
5:30 p.m.
Celebrant: Msgr. Geronimo F. Reyes

4:00 p.m.
Wreath Playing
infront of San Lorenzo Ruiz
with Msgr. Geronimo Reyes and Mayor Lito Atienza

SOLEMN FEAST DAY MASS: San Lorenzo Ruiz

San Lorenzo Ruiz, Pray for Us.

My mentor, our close family friend and adviser is the Celebrant.

Most Rev. Onesimo Gordoncillo, D.D.
Archbishop of Capiz, Principal Celebrant

THEMES:

Celebrating Filipino Migrants all over the world –
The Filipino “Diaspora” &

Celebrating our Catholic Filipino Young Adults

September 28, 2008
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Cathedral of St. Patrick
New York City

Balay ni Gloria - sa Lapu-Lapu

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/1702532441_61795bb62a.jpg?v=0)

In Lapu-Lapu City, just within the plaza complex where the monument of the great Cebuano hero, Datu Lapu-Lapu, stands, and opposite the famed sutukil restaurants is an unassuming abode for a not-so-ordinary guest. Called “Balay ni Gloria,” this single storey guest house was made for no less than the Philippines’ first lady president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The house is just the right size. Its austere look may be a contravention to the lofty status of its main guest and user but it is very successful in mirroring the simple way of life during the early days especially those prior to Magellan’s sojourn. “Native-ness” to the place is best exhibited in its planning, the building materials used and the craftsmanship employed in making the various furniture and decor. Having just a single storey, it shows respect to the importance of the place on which it stands by not overshadowing it.

It is hallowed ground indeed as it is the spot where natives first showed resistance against Spanish colonization.

Stand by Me . . . .

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Oh darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me-e, yeah

Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh now now stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

Darlin', darlin', stand by me-e, stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

the voice of the people is the voice of God!

as the saying goes:
"the voice of the people is the voice of God!"

ERAP will run for Pesidency on 2010

Erap para sa Mahirap . .

Noli, Erap top bets for 2010 – survey

Friday, September 26, 2008

Thank You . . .

Hi to all..

I will be away for good. thanks for the wonderful experience this group have in one way or the other have given me.

I come to a final decission that this will be my last blog.

Hope all of the members will grow.

God bless you all.

To Rai, who was instrumental in bringing me here... thanks a lot.

Bye.

Girls just love DORITOS?

The following is a list of all Doritos flavors sold in the United States:

Blazin' Buffalo & Ranch
Cool Ranch
Fiery Habanero
Nacho Cheese
Poppin' Jalapeño
Salsa Verde
Sizzlin' Picante
Smokin' Cheddar BBQ
Spicy Nacho
Spicy Sweet Chili
Taco
Toasted Corn

The Nacho Cheese flavor is also available in Baked!, Light, and 100 Calorie Mini Bites; both Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch are also available in Reduced Fat varieties.

"Doritos Collisions," which include two different flavors in the same bag. The three varieties of Doritos Collisions are Hot Wings/Blue Cheese and Zesty Taco/Chipotle Ranch and Pizza Cravers/Ranch.

In 2007 Doritos ran a campaign called "Doritos X-13D Flavor Experiment" where black, unidentified bags of Doritos were on the market for consumers to identify and name the flavor. The only flavor identification on these chips was "All American Classic". The flavor was later identified as cheeseburger.

In 2008, Doritos debuted a "mystery flavor" Quest with prizes being given as puzzles are solved.

White Rabbit: Sweet temptations

They were Premier Zhou Enlai's favorite late-night snack. He loved White Rabbit candy so much he gave a bag to U.S. President Richard Nixon during his historic visit to China. But the iconic brand, beloved by generations of Chinese, took a hit after it was linked to the tainted milk scandal.

The Shanghai-based maker of the candy said Friday it had halted production because of suspected melamine contamination. The chewy vanilla-flavored White Rabbit sweets have already been pulled from shelves around Asia and in Britain.

The Guan Sheng Yuan Co. was still waiting for test results on samples of its exported products, but all sales have been stopped as a precaution, said Ge Junjie, a vice president of Bright Foods (Group) Co. Ltd., which owns the Shanghai maker.

"It's a tragedy for the Chinese food industry and a big lesson for us as it ruined the time-honored brand," Ge was quoted as saying by the Shanghai Daily.

The popular sweets are sold in more than 50 countries throughout Asia and the world. Overseas sales have reached US$160 million in the past five years.

what's worth $20.00?

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON : "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"

DAD : "Yeah sure, what it is?" replied the man.

SON : "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"

DAD : "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily.

SON : "I just want to know.. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"

DAD : "If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour."

SON : "Oh," the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $10.00 ?"

The father was furious, "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some othernonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions.

How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

"Are you asleep, son?" He asked.

"No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy. "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier" said the man.

"It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you.

Here's the $10.00 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. "Oh, thank you daddy!" He yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

"Why do you want more money if you already have some?" the father grumbled.

"Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied.

"Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?

Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Do remember to share that $20.00 worth of your time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days.

But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Picture Perfect ~ Old Fashioned

Welcome to

P I C T U R E P E R F E C T

Each week a new theme will be posted here on Friday morning. You are invited to put up your best picture on your own blog with that theme in mind, and you do have the whole weekend to post your picture, so there is no rush

Remember it should be just ONE and ORIGINAL, taken by YOU,and not off the internet,

Then come back and leave a comment on this page in the comment box so that everyone can link to your blog and see your photo. Don't forget to OPEN your page to EVERYONE for that day.

By all means mention your camera and lens used, and if the picture has been altered or enhanced in any way, so we can all learn and improve our techniques.

Try and post a decent size picture on your blog page for an increased WOW factor. Often so much is lost or distorted if the size is too big or too small.

Remember this is NOT a competition, this about being creative having fun and being supportive of one another.

Out of the box thinking is encouraged.

~ Have FUN out there! ~

...oOo...

The theme this week is

'Old Fashioned'

In 1668, the Spaniards came to the Visayas and found in the islands heavily tattooed men and women, whom they called Pintados. These people had a culture of their own, commemorating victories by holding festivals and honoring their gods after a bountiful harvest.

The name “pintados” is derived from what the native warriors, whose bodies were adorned with tattoos, were called. In those times, and even in some places today, tattoos were a mark of courage and beauty. Since tattoo-making was not yet as precise as it is today, they were rather painful and one risked the chance of contracting an infection. Therefore, a man who faced the dangers of tattooing and lived was considered to be both strong and brave. But even before the tattoo process itself, one would have to earn them after fighting heroically in wars.

Tattoos (pintados) served as a status symbol; much like a general’s badge would today. It was the mark of courage, rank and strength. The bravest warriors were heavily adorned in tattoos which covered every inch of their bodies, head to foot. Indeed, these men were in fact such an unusual sight that western missionaries considered them frightening and uncivilized upon their first glimpses of these warriors. But as time passed, they learned to see the tattoos as a part of the life of native peoples and even as a sign of beauty for them. With the passing of time, as the story is with all things, the old made way for the new. The traditions of tattooing (pintados) and worshiping earth spirits were replaced as modernization came.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

ADMU - # 1

ADMU:

UAAP 71 season Champion . . .

Cautions: Milk . . . Milk . . . and more milk laced with Melamine . . .

Melamine, traditionally used to create durable dishware and clear resins, has been used in recent years to produce consumable products. The results have been damaging. In September 2008, nearly 53,000 infants in China fell ill after the compound was found in baby formula and milk products.

Investigators in 2007 detected the presence of melamine in pet food sold in North America after owners began complaining their pets were falling ill and unexpectedly dying. Pet food manufacturers later said wheat gluten and rice protein imported from China were spiked with melamine. In the same year, Canadian and U.S. health officials began testing fish samples after finding farmed fish had been given feed bulked up with melamine.

In response to the current tainted milk outbreak, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has implemented a border watch on milk products.

Here we examine the applications and misuses of the compound:

What is melamine?

Melamine is a white crystalline substance, which is sometimes referred to as cyanuramide, consisting of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen. The compound was first synthesized in the 1830s by German scientist Justus von Liebig and was later used industrially to manufacture plastics and laminates.

What products are made with melamine?

Melamine is prized for its durability and during the 1950s was used to produce a wide range of brightly coloured dishware, bowls and containers. The compound is still used to create utensils and dishware and is used to create a resin coating for wood and textiles. Some flame-retardants, fertilizers and dyes also contain melamine.

Chinese food safety officers inspect milk at a supermarket after melamine was found in milk products sold in the country. (Associated Press)

Why has powdered melamine been added to pet food and baby formula?

In 2007, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials speculated melamine was added to the wheat gluten and rice protein used for pet food because it falsely appeared to raise the protein content of the ingredients. In the tainted milk crisis, authorities suggest melamine was used to mask low nutrient levels in watered-down milk.

What are the side-effects of consuming melamine?

The current tainted milk crisis has shown that consuming products tainted with melamine can cause kidney stones and renal failure in infants. In April 2007, University of Guelph researcher Perry Martos said a reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid resulted in pets developing crystals in their kidneys.

Have any melamine-tainted milk products been found on the Canadian market?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that Nissin Cha Cha Dessert mix was made with melamine-tainted milk. The recall affects 440-gram packages (2 packs of 220 grams) bearing UPC 4 897878 550005. All best before dates are affected by this advisory. The product was distributed in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

The food watchdog has also issued a recall of imported coffee distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. The recall affects the following products sold in 450 g packages containing 30 15-gram bags:

Instant Coffee 3-in-1 Mandheling Blend Coffee with UPC 4 710085 122523.
Instant Coffee 3-in-1 Blue Mountain Blend Coffee with UPC 4 710085 200597.
Instant Coffee 3-in-1 Arabica Coffee with UPC 4 710085 122509.

They have expiry dates of April 9, 2010, to Sept. 12, 2010, inclusive.

Health Canada notes it has contacted Abbott Nutritionals, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Nestle Canada and PBM Nutritionals, the four largest manufacturers of infant formula in Canada. The companies told the federal department they do not use milk ingredients imported from China.

SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES 08 SEP 24-2008

33 Meters Statue of Mother Mary Being Built

MONTEMARIA is a haven for pilgrims. It is not only a place of prayer, but also a fervent prayer itself. It commences a journey of a soul to the innermost meaning of life and living. Here the largest shrine in the world dedicated to Mary, Mother of the Poor becomes the visible sign of the Love of God to men and men to God proclaimed by the grandeur and the mystical way the shrine will be built. Through divine inspiration and human aspiration, heaven and earth will witness here the glimpses of the glory of God’s re-creation.

The shrine is a refuge where the tired soul withdraws to find peace and solace, and thereby discover how Mary comes to the aid of those in need of strength and consolation, the poor in society and the poor in spirit. It is an international pilgrim site for healing and a center whose heart is to allow especially the poor to experience the Lord’s greatness through shrine’s commitment to poverty alleviation and development programs. The village for the homeless, public hospital, educational programs, Marian Museum, theme parks and esplanade also highlight the character of Montemaria.

It is a monument with lasting sign of what is most valuable to man and to the world—the fullness of life as experienced by Mary herself in her Magnificat. Its perpetual value or symbol is epitomized in the enduring engineering structure of the statue for all times and all ages.

Montemaria is a peninsula in the province of Batangas, Philippines, overlooking the Verde Island Passage which has been declared Center of Marine Biodiversity in the World.

The shrine by its nature is a haven for everyone, a place of prayer and healing, and a home where one meets God.