IT IS OFFICIAL

SOMETHING TO WORRY?

It has just started. Now the rainy days has come. Therefore, more floods to come.

Both the nature and students declared it as official. When it rains, it floods.

Another something to worry: More suspended classes. Parent's anguish to their children's studies, while student's jubilation.

Almost everybody's expecting flash floods, only idiots anticipate flash sharks mob.

Idiot's inanity: Sharks surfacing along the floods. A very alarming situation.

MARRIAGE & ITS STATUS

IDEAL MARRIED LIFE NO MORE ... REALITY MAYBE!

In Marriage there's no perfection and absolutely there's only one thing right - Mrs. Always Right!

In reality, for couples, excuse me i should say for husbands don't waste your time, no explanations needed, no nothing, right, that's right - you'll never be right.

If there's one thing that should never be forgotten, take it from an idiot: your wife will always be right!

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Greetings to all fathers out there!

SLEEPING AND AESTHETICS

HOW TO GET A GOOD SLEEP?

For Dalai Lama, sleep is the best meditation. It comes with a good position.

Renowned Apple CEO, Steve Jobs said: For you to sleep well, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through. That's what you called Sleeping Beauty.

Mahatma Gandhi is quoted: Man should forget his anger before he lies or sits down to sleep. A guaranteed deep and peaceful rest.

Leonardo da Vinci once said, a well-spent day brings a happy sleep, so the beautiful eyes perfectly closed and mouth widely open.

Philosopher Albert Camus was quoted: Some people talk in their sleep. Lectures talk while other people sleep. Some people sleep in composure while they sleep.

For George Orwell, we sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. Nothing's more than ready for any adversity to those people who sit while they sleep.

W. C. Fields defined sleep as the most beautiful experience in life - except drink. Especially when done creatively - a greater achievement possibly.

He added, the better cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep. And do it anywhere.

According to John Steinbeck, it is a common experience that a problem at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it. It only takes time, focus, determination and perseverance.

Actor Charlie Sheen claimed: But you can't focus on things that matter if all you've been is asleep for forty years. Funny how sleep rhymes with sheep. You know. Whatever!

Doctor of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas' wisdom: Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep in a stall, a bath and a glass of wine.

William Blake's idea: Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night. But for this man, sleep all day, sleep all night.

ASH TO ASH, DUST TO DUST

WHAT'S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DAY?

1. Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent that is 46 days before Easter. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting in the desert before the beginning of his public ministry during which he endured temptation by Satan. This encourages every faithful to resist temptation, let go of the flesh for a day, observe moderation on daily pleasures and of course submit to repentance and reflect on the good news of the gospel. This is a friendly reminder this only happens once a year, again just once a year. Take note.

2. In observation to the said ritual, faithfuls are reminded that they came from the dust to where they shall return through the sacramental imposition of ashes on their foreheads. This invites the faithful to an annual cleansing practice of penitential confession, of fasting and abstinence and as well as remittance of tithe (which seemed optional). Now, sinners and consistent crime practitioners and the like (politicians and those in authorities like men in congress, drug lords and pushers, serial killers, snatchers and hold uppers, gluttons and sloth and etc. - this doesn't exclude you and me) are given a chance to shine and defer their/your/our indulgences. How good and kind Someone from above is? 

3. Turn away from sin and believe in the gospel. Take time to reflect. Don't inject to those pleasures.

THE MEN AND THE FIGHTING SPIDER MEN

WHAT'S WITH SPIDER FIGHTING?

1. The sport of spider fighting exists in several areas of the world among those of course is the Philippines. Unlike in other Asian countries, in the Philippines the said sport is just common and nothing extra-ordinary. What makes its difference is when some Filipinos sported it with toy spiders hoping for the real fight to happen. Just some crazy little stuff.

2. Even at the dawn of computer games generation, this sport never faded away in the scenes of Filipino culture. The joy of playing spider fighting is priceless, especially when toy spiders are staged for the fight and nothing happens.

3. This sport entails a very critical procedure when catching and caring for the spider. It is going through a process of training like any other sport. But for some to lessen the complications they're staging toy spiders - more fun, less work.

ALTERNATIVES!

HELP!

Need funds for loveless on heart's day.

WHAT TO DO FOR BEING A HEARTLESS?

1. Find ways to make your valentines a happy and memorable one.

2. Better get drunk than lonely and heartless or being jealous of those sweet coupling couples. Never allow bitterness defeats your emotions.

3. Convince other loveless for group dates. The more marks a merry company. Surpassing a day of loneliness means surviving a deathly challenge more than eating fresh ampalaya..

4. Never forget to sport a sweet smile on your face. Actions deceive others seemingly 100 percent.

5. Of course, the idea of gathering these funds must be on top (never mind if this is written at the bottom), sweet and loving couples understand and would love to give more, for them money is not precious for that particular moment. It's how many points they scored.

WORLD = iSAD

"DEATH"

STEVE PAUL JOBS   

October 06, 2011  

POOR CHILDREN, WORLD'S FUTURE

Everyday. 

1. This day marks a global mourn upon the death of the greatest visionary who changed the phase of technology in present times. With the dawn of iPod, iPhone, iPad and all the i'S that one can think of, the world cries at the loss of it's creator. Thus, iSad exists.

2. Everyday counts and everyday a number of poor, young and innocent children die because of hunger. But no one dares to mourn and cry. The right to eat and the right to live is what they fight for. Thus, iSad exists not because of these children who have died and are dying, but because of the threat of loosing iPod, iPhone, iPad and the likes. An iSad for the world.

A HANDICAPPED AIN'T HEAVY!

1. A hydrophobic military officer carried by someone else sporting the best of his smiles. The general's order to somebody who is not his direct subordinate: "Carry me, I ain't heavy. I am truly handicapped!" 

2. A general's message to the poor and innocent man: "You're so lucky, you've got the permit to carry me!"

3. After long years of training, tests and physical and psychological preparation in the Philippine military training - this is what you will get. The better word is PRIVILEGED!

4. With no hesitation, the privileged officer is carried for one reason: HANDICAPPED. Credits we owe to the good officer, despite his poor condition, he was able to perform the job in his own best way.

5. The very much respected officer carried himself his motto with valor: "Thou shall not get wet, if someone else can carry you!" (Well said with perfect smile.) Very inspiring isn't it?

6. According to rumors, this officer is eying the top position for Philippine Navy. - Position to be carried. Good luck to your endeavors!

THE PEDRING AFTER TASTE

Mining equipments burnt by communist guerrillas in Surigao del Norte.

1. After the devastating hit by typhoon Pedring in Northern areas of Luzon New People's Army (NPA) hit three mining firms in Surigao del Norte. So far this is the largest staged by the communist rebels in Aquino administration. For one reason, the government is spending too much time and attention to natural calamity victims.

2. The government has said it hopes to sign a peace deal with the communists by the middle of next year, few observers believe an agreement is possible. As always expected the most have its negative views - to the president and his administration.

3. Within the year peace talks broke down, it is amidst familiar demands by the government for the NPA to stop its extortion activities and calls by the communists to free jailed comrades. Soon to be expected is ANTI PEACE TALKS BILL.

4. According to Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, the government is very clear to remain committed to pursuing peace with the NPA - take note not with GMA.

THE LORD OF PEDRING's

Buendia Avenue, Makati City

Roxas Boulevard, Manila

Manila Bay

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

1. Typhoon Pedring glanced the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early morning Tuesday with strong winds and heavy rains. In effect people lorded over the flooded streets in most affected areas of Metro Manila.

2. According to authorities Philippines experiences around 20 storms a year. In a very late warning to the public, typhoon Pedring is considered as one of the largest to hit the country carrying rain and wind path more than twice the average storm. This is what they call AFTERCAST!

3. Classes have been suspended in most levels. Authorities were alarmed by the suspected continuous protest of students against budget cut for education. They sought students planking amidst the howling typhoon Pedring.

4. Early morning of Tuesday, government and most business offices sent home their employees due to the heavy rains and howling winds. In particular, court employees went out their offices in their wet shirts to which they called - wet Tuesday protest.

HEADLINES!

MGA BALITA AT MGA NASA ULO! 

1. September 26, 2009 - A very tragic experience brought by Tropical Storm Ondoy to most Filipinos. On its Second Anniversary, another feared Tropical Storm is seen to glance the Philippine area of responsibility anytime soon within the week. That's how the nature works, it also knows how to commemorate events.

2. On Monday September 26, 2011 court employees went out of their offices in their black shirts for a brief protest to oppose Malacanang's move to cut the judiciary's budget for 2012 to which they called black Monday protest. Because of its color coded objection, Vice President Jejomar Binay was expected by many to head the protest. 

3. In his most recent state visit, President Aquino uplifted the spirits of Filipinos who have been victimized by natural calamities in Japan. It's called the Presidential Tsunami visit.

4. Classes have been suspended in Metro Manila and 2 nearby regions. Due to bad weather, an official declaration of class suspension was made late in the afternoon Monday. Students enrolled in home study programs explicitly objected - unfair!

5. President Aquino nets a satisfactory rating of "Very Good" which is +56 conducted by Social Weather Stations participated by a number of people. Thus, Social Weather Stations (SWS) remained unsatisfactory.

A PLANK TO REMEMBER

INSIDE THE NEWS TODAY

1. A great number of students from various State Universities and Colleges within Metro Manila marched along the former Mendiola Bridge (Don Chino Roces Bridge) to protest against the looming budget cut for education. Protesters are clamoring the government (Aquino) to prioritize education over his love life.

2. In contrast to their advocacy, students from different schools in Metro Manila: State Universities like Philippine Normal University, Rizal Tech University, University of the Philippines Manila and Diliman, Polytechnic University of the Philippines and other private schools and high schools took part in the protest. They walked out from their classes to join the protest. They preferred shouting and planking along the streets over their studies. Huh? Ayos! Araw-arawin nyo yan.

3. According to police report an estimated number of protesters went around 1,000. The protest was said to be peaceful. In all fairness students enjoyed their planking.

4. Living up to their ideals, student activists, faculty members and activist groups who joined the protest will not tolerate the government to provide inadequate education and health services to the people. Aquino fresh from his business trip in the US responded with the good news of foreign countries lining up with their willingness to do business in the country - a great way to save up Philippine economy. In other words DEDMA. What to expect? A series of planking protests so soon. Multiple cases of minors involved in crimes. More surprising scenarios in SM super malls. And of course poor visibility in Aquino's love life. In summary the president's headache.

SSS - THE SHAMCEY SUPSUP STARSTRUCK

Ms Universe 2011 3rd Runner up - Shamcey Supsup

1. Miss Universe third runner-up Shamcey Supsup went around Metro Manila on the second day upon her arrival in Manila. The motorcade, organized by the Makati City government, started from the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City, and proceeded to the Quezon City Hall, the University of the Philippines campus, the Cainta municipal hall, the Makati High School and the Makati Fire Station, from where she headed back to the Araneta Center. Proud fellow Filipinos mobbed the streets wanting to see the tsunami walk of the beauty queen in her bikini. It was such a disappointment to most men.

2. Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup blew kiss after kiss to the crowd during the float motorcade in response to the warm welcome of fellow kababayans along Ayala Avenue in Makati City. Among those who caught the kiss blown by the beauty queen were construction workers. Suwerte! Flying kiss lang naman!

3. Supsup arrived at her former school (Makati High School) on board a black Audi sedan. DOM’s in number are updating their resumes. They’re to bid for better sedan’s, SUV’s, AUV’s and even sports cars. And most of all, the catch is they’re willing to love Shamcey’s deity.

4. Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. was also at the high school during the beauty queen’s visit. Like his father it's an early campaign for the next elections. Just taking advantage of the opportunities. Good job. Start with your own land.

5. Supsup’s batchmate and friend during high school, congratulated the beauty queen and wished her good luck in her future endeavors. Friends of the beauty queen are getting bigger in number. A manifestation of a Filipino trait. Let’s hope that her friends won’t abandon her in times of trial.

6. “Extremely happy,” were the words heard from Supsup after she stepped off the float from a motorcade along Ayala Avenue in Makati City and transferred to another car for another parade somewhere else in Metropolis. But deep inside the beauty queen was extremely tired for a day long activity. Aminin!

ORTIZ LOVES PRETTY BOY / MONEY?

THE PRETTY BOY / MONEY CONTROVERSY

1. In one round Floyd Mayweather Jr. got a head butt, a kiss and a hug from Victor Ortiz. It proved Floyd's pretty boy factor - a perfect attraction from Ortiz. Everyone's in doubt with Ortiz. Way to go Ortiz.

2. Ortiz in his frustration appeared to head butt Mayweather intentionally, right after the referee intervened to break the fight Ortiz went to Mayweather and gave him a kiss on the cheek. So sweet, so cheesy! Greenwhich cheesy idea? Now, I'm wondering did they eat pizza (Greenwich) before the fight?

3. Mayweather remains unbeaten by his power 1-2 combination that put Ortiz on his rear. But of course people won't forget his money. By his money, he's making money and controversy.

4. “We touched gloves and we were back to fighting and then I threw the left and right hand after the break,” Mayweather said. “In the ring you have to protect yourself at all times.” He could have added that opponents are always taking advantage in all possible opportunities in other words traitors in nature.

5. Mayweather said: “He did something dirty when it was his corner who said I was dirty.” Ortiz could be charged of either molestation for kissing Floyd on the cheek or personal assault for head butting the baby face in the jaw. But, the gravity of molestation is heavier than the latter.

6. The referee, Joe Cortez said: “Time was in, the fighter needed to keep his guard up. Mayweather did nothing illegal.” There are vouchers that could support the transaction between him and Mayweather's camp with the knowledge of Ortiz's corner.

7. During the post fight interview inside the ring Mayweather engaged in a verbal confrontation with HBO announcer Larry Merchant, calling him a name at one point and drawing a pointed response from the veteran broadcaster, who said he would thrash the boxer if he “was 50 years younger.” For Mr. Merchant, this could have been the fight not just for the decade nor for the century, but for the entire history of humanity. The battle which the people have been waiting for so long more than the Mayweather - Pacquiao fight.

THE UNIVERSE & THE MISS!

MS ANGOLA - LEILA LOPES

Miss Universe 2011

September 12, 2011

Sao Paulo, Brazil 

1. The special 60th Anniversary celebration of the Miss Universe Organization was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. It is in preparation for the next venue of World Cup in 2014, where they are expecting these gorgeous ladies to be playing in the said event marking a special event in the history of football. They are to be seen in their gorgeous football gowns and bikinis. Watch out! Who can't wait for 2014?

2. Miss Angola - Leila Lopes paved her way to the top with tears for the unexpected crown. Credits to her interpreter for the job well done! Perfect Answer. 

3. Miss Universe Leila Lopes of Angola prevailed to be the most beautiful woman in the universe. Lopes didn't expect to bag the crown, so the entire people of Angola and the universe. It was a great surprise.

4. Miss Universe is a highly popularized beauty pageant held every year around the world participated by the most beautiful women in the world. It is the most-viewed pageant in the media with over a billion viewers around the world waiting to see the candidate's lapses. Sorry for the disappointments, no lapses this time. Just hope for one in 2012.

5. Asked in the final round by a Filipino judge, Broadway star Lea Salonga, What physical trait about herself she would change if given the opportunity, Lopes replied: “Nothing, I am satisfied with what God gave me,” and added that it was important to have “inner beauty.” What an excellent answer by her interpreter. Great job Mr. Universe! Keep it up!

6. The crowned Miss Universe said that she never had cosmetic surgery of any kind. The beauty queen's tips to remain beautiful were to get a lot of sleep, use sunblock even when it's not sunny and to drink lots of water. She claimed that her smile was the best of her weapon in the competition. She's open for any sunblock product endorsements though. I bet she's waving the talent fee.

MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE

THE BETTER PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Philippine Heart Center

On top of the news a better place:

Zaldy Ampatuan was confined at the Philippine heart center due to some heart ailments and tests to his diabetes. A sure way of getting hospital arrest, where some considers inhuman attitude to the murder suspect. Like playing chess, it's just a mind game.

While Zaldy's camp fights the criticism of the accusers together with the majority of the public, he is enjoying the benefits of experiencing the better place for detention - a memorable comfort experience for one to be detained! Thanks to Jokjok Bolante's ways and thinking. Zaldy finds a good heart at the Philippine Heart Center.

On the other hand, Mangudadatu's camp - Ampatuan's victim, calls the attention of the judge-in-charge of the massacre case not to tolerate Ampatuan's amenities. He(Zaldy) should have been arraigned at first before being allowed  to stay in the hospital. Let him suffer what sufferings they have caused to the public. Let him suffer, he should be enjoying life no more. Words that could have been said by Mangudadatu. 

Just as what Zaldy could have in mind: just finding a better place, where a heart could find peace.

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West Philippine Sea

On the other side of the better place news:

Five lawmakers visit Spatlys Island, west of the Philippine sea. This visit was set in aide of legislation on stabilizing friendship bonds with foreign countries and additional funding on building ties with China concerning Spratlys from PCSO through Small Town Lottery (STL) projects.

In addition, the delegate's visit was to promote a peaceful advocacy in providing solution to territorial dispute. Such action was done through raising a new Philippine flag on top of a government building while singing our very own national anthem, before the island hopping started. The beaches surrounding the island were amazing - a better place than Boracay, Palawan's and even Bohol's pride.

It was very fruitful, the representatives were well represented. They enjoyed their vacation. They would love to come back to that promising place. No wonder China never stops claiming that better place.

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No one would dare to call it a dwelling place if no better place experienced by heart.