Words to remember for a while….
Girls are like apples on trees.
The best ones are at the top of the tree.
The boys don’t want to reach for the good ones because they’re afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead they just get the rotten apples that are on the ground, that aren’t as good, but easy.
So the apples at the top think that there is something wrong with them, when in reality, they are amazing.
That is why we just have to be a little patient and the right boy, the one who takes a chance to find the good, right apple, will come someday…
So what are you? a rotten apple or the best apple?
Sabi nga ni Ai Ai "Practice Makes Perfect, but then again Nobody's perfect so why practice" you might ask what's the connection? In her latest movie Tanging ina nyong lahat, the first movie was "tanging ina" after three marriages and twelve children she still found by a bachelor and now in her latest movie he will be the president of a country, so what is she? the best apple?
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR THOSE OVER FORTY YEARS OLD
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General Knowledge
I know i'm not yet forty years old, but maybe for those who are, might learn something from here.
1. Focus on enjoying people, not on indulging in or accumulating material things.
2. Plan to spend whatever you have saved. You deserve to enjoy it and the few healthy years you have left. Travel if you can afford it. Don't leave anything for your children or loved ones to quarrel about. By leaving anything, you may even cause more trouble when you are gone.
3. Live in the here and now, not in the yesterdays and tomorrows. It is only today that you can handle. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may not even happen.
4. Enjoy your grandchildren (if you are blessed with any) but don't be their full time baby sitter. You have no moral obligation to take care of them. Don't have any guilt about refusing to baby sit anyone's kids, including your own grandkids. Your parental obligation is to your children. After you have raised them into responsible adults, your duties of child-rearing and babysitting are finished. Let your children raise their own offsprings.
5. Accept physical weakness, sickness and other physical pains. It is a part of the aging process. Enjoy whatever your health can allow.
6. Enjoy what you are and what you have right now. Stop working hard for what you do not have. If you do not have them, it's probably too late.
7. Just enjoy your life with your spouse, children, grandchildren and friends.People, who truly love you, love you for yourself, not for what you have. Anyone who loves you for what you have will just give you misery.
8. Forgive and accept forgiveness. Forgive yourself and others. Enjoy peace of mind and peace of soul.
9. Befriend death. It's a natural part of the life cycle. Don't be afraid of it. Death is the beginning of a new and better life. So, prepare yourself not for death but for a new life with the Almighty.
10. Be at peace with your Creator. For... He is all you have after you leave this life.
" The Ten Commandments for those over Forty Years old"
1. Focus on enjoying people, not on indulging in or accumulating material things.
2. Plan to spend whatever you have saved. You deserve to enjoy it and the few healthy years you have left. Travel if you can afford it. Don't leave anything for your children or loved ones to quarrel about. By leaving anything, you may even cause more trouble when you are gone.
3. Live in the here and now, not in the yesterdays and tomorrows. It is only today that you can handle. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may not even happen.
4. Enjoy your grandchildren (if you are blessed with any) but don't be their full time baby sitter. You have no moral obligation to take care of them. Don't have any guilt about refusing to baby sit anyone's kids, including your own grandkids. Your parental obligation is to your children. After you have raised them into responsible adults, your duties of child-rearing and babysitting are finished. Let your children raise their own offsprings.
5. Accept physical weakness, sickness and other physical pains. It is a part of the aging process. Enjoy whatever your health can allow.
6. Enjoy what you are and what you have right now. Stop working hard for what you do not have. If you do not have them, it's probably too late.
7. Just enjoy your life with your spouse, children, grandchildren and friends.People, who truly love you, love you for yourself, not for what you have. Anyone who loves you for what you have will just give you misery.
8. Forgive and accept forgiveness. Forgive yourself and others. Enjoy peace of mind and peace of soul.
9. Befriend death. It's a natural part of the life cycle. Don't be afraid of it. Death is the beginning of a new and better life. So, prepare yourself not for death but for a new life with the Almighty.
10. Be at peace with your Creator. For... He is all you have after you leave this life.
The 5 Dirtiest Foods
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Health
According to Sarah Jio of Glamour Magazine there are Five Dirtiest Foods.
These includes the following:
1. Eggs because of salmonella that can causes diseases or even death.
2. Peaches due to pesticides put in them to prevent blemishes.
3. Pre Packaged Salad Mixes because of pathogens that may still be in them.
4. Melons because of salmonella and shigella." Scrub your melons with a little mild dish soap and warm water before slicing."
5. Scallions blamed for several recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A, and other bugs like the parasite Cryptosporidium, Shigella and Salmonella.
She said we don't have to be afraid of what we eat, just be careful in the preparations and always practise good hygiene and everything. The rest of the story is here...
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-5-dirtiest-foods-327375
May these article be helpful specially for us new mothers because as much as possible we want to protect our family from diseases from foods.
These includes the following:
1. Eggs because of salmonella that can causes diseases or even death.
2. Peaches due to pesticides put in them to prevent blemishes.
3. Pre Packaged Salad Mixes because of pathogens that may still be in them.
4. Melons because of salmonella and shigella." Scrub your melons with a little mild dish soap and warm water before slicing."
5. Scallions blamed for several recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A, and other bugs like the parasite Cryptosporidium, Shigella and Salmonella.
She said we don't have to be afraid of what we eat, just be careful in the preparations and always practise good hygiene and everything. The rest of the story is here...
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-5-dirtiest-foods-327375
May these article be helpful specially for us new mothers because as much as possible we want to protect our family from diseases from foods.
Warning to all the Women!!!
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Laws
The right to refuse .. (in Philippines law)
I was talking with a lawyer friend of mine. We were discussing the law and women`s rights.
She told me about this incident – a young girl was raped by a man posing as a plain clothes officer; he asked her to come to the police station when she and her male friend didn ' t have a drivers license to show. He sent the boy off to get his license and asked the girl to accompany him to the police station. But instead, the officer took her to an isolated area where the horrendous crime was committed.
In fact, the law clearly states that between 6 pm and 6am, a woman has the right to REFUSE to go to the Police Station, even if an arrest warrant has been issued against her.
It is a procedural issue that a woman can be arrested between 6pm and 6 am , ONLY if she is arrested by a woman officer and taken to an ALL WOMEN police station. And if she is arrested by a male officer, it has to be proven that a woman officer was on duty at the time of arrest.
It is good for us to know our rights. To what extent it comes of use remains to be seen in any situation. But as they say, knowledge is power. Just thought I`d share this with you. I did not know this and am sure lot of us will not know this- please be informed.... . And pass on this info to whom all u know.......
I was talking with a lawyer friend of mine. We were discussing the law and women`s rights.
She told me about this incident – a young girl was raped by a man posing as a plain clothes officer; he asked her to come to the police station when she and her male friend didn ' t have a drivers license to show. He sent the boy off to get his license and asked the girl to accompany him to the police station. But instead, the officer took her to an isolated area where the horrendous crime was committed.
In fact, the law clearly states that between 6 pm and 6am, a woman has the right to REFUSE to go to the Police Station, even if an arrest warrant has been issued against her.
It is a procedural issue that a woman can be arrested between 6pm and 6 am , ONLY if she is arrested by a woman officer and taken to an ALL WOMEN police station. And if she is arrested by a male officer, it has to be proven that a woman officer was on duty at the time of arrest.
It is good for us to know our rights. To what extent it comes of use remains to be seen in any situation. But as they say, knowledge is power. Just thought I`d share this with you. I did not know this and am sure lot of us will not know this- please be informed.... . And pass on this info to whom all u know.......
Story of True Love, Heart Breaking...
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Love Story
They've known each other since their school days and had since become the best of friends.
They shared everything and anything and spent lots of time together in and after school. But the friendship never developed into anything deeper.
Diane kept a secret: her admiration and love for Jack. She had her reasons for keeping it a secret. FEAR. Fear of rejection... fear that he might not feel the same... fear that he might not want to be her best friend anymore... fear of losing someone that she could always find comfort in.
At least if she kept her feelings to herself she would still be able to spend time with him and hopefully, he would be the one to tell her how he felt towards her.
Time passed, and soon school was over. Jack and Diane went separate ways. Jack continued his studies overseas, while Diane got herself a job.
They still kept in touch though, penned letters, sent each other photographs and mailed each other gifts. Diane longed for Jack to be back.
She decided that she would tell him her feelings once he got back. And then out of the blue the mails from Jack stopped coming. Diane wrote to him, but there was never a reply.Where was he? What happened?
Lots of questions ran through her mind.Two years has passed and Diane was still hopeful that Jack would come back or at least send her a note.
And then one day her prayers were answered.One mid-August day, she received a note from Jack. It said: Dear Diane,
I have a surprise for you. I'm flying over. So please meet me at the airport. My flight comes in at 4pm on Saturday. I can't wait to see you again!There's something I need to tell you, something I've been keeping inside all this time and it's worth the wait...
Love & Kisses,JackDiane's fingers shook as she read the note. Her heart soared. Diane was thrilled. Love and kisses? It meant a lot for a lady who had waited so long for those words. She was ecstatic!
The day arrived and Diane waited anxiously for Jack. She had slipped into her best dress and did her best to look as pretty as she could.She looked around but Jack was nowhere in sight. She waited and waited, wondering what she would say to Jack when he gets there, what their meeting would be like?
Would there be love in his eyes? Would there be longing, bred from years of separation and hiding each others'feelings? Oh, how she longed to see him! How she longed to throw her arms around him and tell him she was a fool to ever let him go without ever telling him how she felt!
And she was certain Jack felt it too. Therewas always a certain magic about them when they were together.Then a lady in a sexy, tight blue dress approached her.
She had a very concerned look on her face, "Hi! I'm Lyn, a friend of Jack. Are you Diane?" she asked. Diane just nodded her head."I'm afraid I... I have a bad news for you.
Jack is not coming...
He won't be coming back anymore," said the lady, placing a hand on Diane's shoulder. Diane shook her head in confusion. She felt her heart constrict.What could possibly have happened? Diane felt an overwhelming fear inside her.
Her hands turned cold and she just welled up. Her voice shook as she asked: "Where... where's Jack? What happened to him? Please tell me..."Diane begged the lady...
The lady looked intently at Diane and then she gave Diane a nudge on the shoulder and said...
"HOY GAGA! IT'S ME, JACK... JACKILYN!! DI MO VAH AKO NAKILALA?! ANG GANDA-GANDA KO NGAYON, DI VAAAAH?! ECHUSERA KA NAMAN MASYADO SISTER!KAKALOKA KAH HUH! TEKA, SANDALI MEET MY 'Fafa'!! Sabay grabbed sa arms ng Fafa niyang ubod ng...Kawawang Diane hindi lang nawasak ang pus, inapak-apakan pa ng badaf na Jack na yan, I mean Jackilyn pala!
They shared everything and anything and spent lots of time together in and after school. But the friendship never developed into anything deeper.
Diane kept a secret: her admiration and love for Jack. She had her reasons for keeping it a secret. FEAR. Fear of rejection... fear that he might not feel the same... fear that he might not want to be her best friend anymore... fear of losing someone that she could always find comfort in.
At least if she kept her feelings to herself she would still be able to spend time with him and hopefully, he would be the one to tell her how he felt towards her.
Time passed, and soon school was over. Jack and Diane went separate ways. Jack continued his studies overseas, while Diane got herself a job.
They still kept in touch though, penned letters, sent each other photographs and mailed each other gifts. Diane longed for Jack to be back.
She decided that she would tell him her feelings once he got back. And then out of the blue the mails from Jack stopped coming. Diane wrote to him, but there was never a reply.Where was he? What happened?
Lots of questions ran through her mind.Two years has passed and Diane was still hopeful that Jack would come back or at least send her a note.
And then one day her prayers were answered.One mid-August day, she received a note from Jack. It said: Dear Diane,
I have a surprise for you. I'm flying over. So please meet me at the airport. My flight comes in at 4pm on Saturday. I can't wait to see you again!There's something I need to tell you, something I've been keeping inside all this time and it's worth the wait...
Love & Kisses,JackDiane's fingers shook as she read the note. Her heart soared. Diane was thrilled. Love and kisses? It meant a lot for a lady who had waited so long for those words. She was ecstatic!
The day arrived and Diane waited anxiously for Jack. She had slipped into her best dress and did her best to look as pretty as she could.She looked around but Jack was nowhere in sight. She waited and waited, wondering what she would say to Jack when he gets there, what their meeting would be like?
Would there be love in his eyes? Would there be longing, bred from years of separation and hiding each others'feelings? Oh, how she longed to see him! How she longed to throw her arms around him and tell him she was a fool to ever let him go without ever telling him how she felt!
And she was certain Jack felt it too. Therewas always a certain magic about them when they were together.Then a lady in a sexy, tight blue dress approached her.
She had a very concerned look on her face, "Hi! I'm Lyn, a friend of Jack. Are you Diane?" she asked. Diane just nodded her head."I'm afraid I... I have a bad news for you.
Jack is not coming...
He won't be coming back anymore," said the lady, placing a hand on Diane's shoulder. Diane shook her head in confusion. She felt her heart constrict.What could possibly have happened? Diane felt an overwhelming fear inside her.
Her hands turned cold and she just welled up. Her voice shook as she asked: "Where... where's Jack? What happened to him? Please tell me..."Diane begged the lady...
The lady looked intently at Diane and then she gave Diane a nudge on the shoulder and said...
"HOY GAGA! IT'S ME, JACK... JACKILYN!! DI MO VAH AKO NAKILALA?! ANG GANDA-GANDA KO NGAYON, DI VAAAAH?! ECHUSERA KA NAMAN MASYADO SISTER!KAKALOKA KAH HUH! TEKA, SANDALI MEET MY 'Fafa'!! Sabay grabbed sa arms ng Fafa niyang ubod ng...Kawawang Diane hindi lang nawasak ang pus, inapak-apakan pa ng badaf na Jack na yan, I mean Jackilyn pala!
Quotable Quotes 2
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Quotes
Quotables quotes from Bob Ong.......
PAG-IBIG
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo… Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?"
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin!
PAG-IBIG
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo… Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?"
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin!
Quotable Quotes 2
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Quotes
Quotables quotes from Bob Ong.......
PAG-IBIG
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo… Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?"
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin!
PAG-IBIG
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo… Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?"
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin!
Why People Yawn?
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Health
An article by Jennifer Viegas, in Discovery News entitles "The Yawn Explained: It Cools Your Brain"
She said if your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon. A new study say's that the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature.
These solves the mysteries of yawning, such as why it's most commonly done just before and after sleeping, why certain diseases lead to excessive yawning, and why breathing through the nose and cooling off the forehead often stop yawning.
"The key yawn instigator appears to be brain temperature.
"Brains are like computers," Andrew Gallup, a researcher in the Department of Biology at Binghamton University who led the study, told Discovery News. "They operate most efficiently when cool, and physical adaptations have evolved to allow maximum cooling of the brain."
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/15/yawn-brain-head.html
Gallup and his colleagues Michael Miller and Anne Clark analyzed yawning in parakeets as representative vertebrates because the birds have relatively large brains, live wild in Australia, which is subject to frequent temperature swings, and, most importantly, do not engage in contagious yawning, as humans and some other animals do.
Contagious yawning is thought to be an evolved mechanism for keeping groups alert so they "remain vigilant against danger," Gallup said.
"For instance, yawning should not occur when ambient temperatures exceed body temperature, as taking a deep inhalation of warm air would be counterproductive. In addition, yawning when it is extremely cold may be maladaptive, as this may send unusually cold air to the brain, which may produce a thermal shock."
"If air in the atmosphere is cooler than brain and body temperatures, taking it in quickly cools facial blood that, in turn, cools the brain and may even alter blood flow. Prior studies reveal yawning leads to a heightened state of arousal, so a morning yawn may function somewhat like a cup of coffee in providing a jolt of energy.
"The new findings also explain why tired individuals often yawn, since both exhaustion and sleep deprivation have been shown to increase deep brain temperatures, again prompting a yawn-driven cool down. Yawning additionally appears to facilitate transitional states of the brain, such as going from sleep to waking periods. "
"It is interesting to note that instances of excessive yawning in humans may be indicative of brain cooling problems," Gallup, Jr., told Discovery News, pointing out that patients with multiple sclerosis often experience bouts of excessive yawning "and MS involves thermoregulatory dysfunction."
"Bouts of excessive yawning often precede the onset of seizures in epileptic patients, and predict the onset of headaches in people who suffer from migraines," he added.
In the future, researchers may focus more on brain temperature and its role in diseases and their symptoms. But the new study on yawning changes the popular notion that yawns are mere signs of boredom.
On the contrary, as Gallup said, "yawning more accurately reflects a mechanism that maintains attention, and therefore should be looked at as a compliment!"
She said if your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon. A new study say's that the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature.
These solves the mysteries of yawning, such as why it's most commonly done just before and after sleeping, why certain diseases lead to excessive yawning, and why breathing through the nose and cooling off the forehead often stop yawning.
"The key yawn instigator appears to be brain temperature.
"Brains are like computers," Andrew Gallup, a researcher in the Department of Biology at Binghamton University who led the study, told Discovery News. "They operate most efficiently when cool, and physical adaptations have evolved to allow maximum cooling of the brain."
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/15/yawn-brain-head.html
Gallup and his colleagues Michael Miller and Anne Clark analyzed yawning in parakeets as representative vertebrates because the birds have relatively large brains, live wild in Australia, which is subject to frequent temperature swings, and, most importantly, do not engage in contagious yawning, as humans and some other animals do.
Contagious yawning is thought to be an evolved mechanism for keeping groups alert so they "remain vigilant against danger," Gallup said.
"For instance, yawning should not occur when ambient temperatures exceed body temperature, as taking a deep inhalation of warm air would be counterproductive. In addition, yawning when it is extremely cold may be maladaptive, as this may send unusually cold air to the brain, which may produce a thermal shock."
"If air in the atmosphere is cooler than brain and body temperatures, taking it in quickly cools facial blood that, in turn, cools the brain and may even alter blood flow. Prior studies reveal yawning leads to a heightened state of arousal, so a morning yawn may function somewhat like a cup of coffee in providing a jolt of energy.
"The new findings also explain why tired individuals often yawn, since both exhaustion and sleep deprivation have been shown to increase deep brain temperatures, again prompting a yawn-driven cool down. Yawning additionally appears to facilitate transitional states of the brain, such as going from sleep to waking periods. "
"It is interesting to note that instances of excessive yawning in humans may be indicative of brain cooling problems," Gallup, Jr., told Discovery News, pointing out that patients with multiple sclerosis often experience bouts of excessive yawning "and MS involves thermoregulatory dysfunction."
"Bouts of excessive yawning often precede the onset of seizures in epileptic patients, and predict the onset of headaches in people who suffer from migraines," he added.
In the future, researchers may focus more on brain temperature and its role in diseases and their symptoms. But the new study on yawning changes the popular notion that yawns are mere signs of boredom.
On the contrary, as Gallup said, "yawning more accurately reflects a mechanism that maintains attention, and therefore should be looked at as a compliment!"
The Charism of Jules Chevalier
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Quotes
"God is infinite. He can give himself for ever. Since he is infinitely good.
God wishes to give of himself forever."
Le Sacre-Coeur p. 360.
"Everything in this world, yes, life and death belong to humanity.
Let us offer them all to Christ to whom we belong and
Christ will offer them to God to whom everything must return."
Le Sacre-Coeur, p. 65.
"Let us not forget that the love of the heart of Jesus is the source of all graces,
a centre of light and love, an abyss of mercy."
Regles MSC, 1857, Ms., p 53 f.
"The love of the heart of Jesus unites all things to the One from whom everything flows."
Le Sacre-Coeur, p. 277.
"We have to make the world know, love and accept the love the heart of Jesus.
That will give it everything it lacks."
Le Sacre-Coeur, p. 285 f.
"God
who has always existed has always loved me
and it is through love
that he has decreed my creation
from all eternity."
Retraite, 1904, p 17 f.
"May we understand
that humility wins graces
and that the love of our littleness lifts us up to God.
These two virtues
must be the distinctive mark of our Society."
Regles Communes, (after 1877) p. 36.
"Even if all others should abandon you
remain in peace and confidence.
The faithful love of the heart of Jesus
will not deceive you nor abandon you."
Le Sacre-Coeur, p. 347.
A-Z of Packing Smart
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Travel
An article by Michael Co from "The Philippine Star" dated December 12, 2008. After 10 years of travelling 3-4 times a year for business and pleasure and he shares his A-Z of packing smart. He said either travelling domestic or international we should treat our luggage as "an extension of our soul; it should'nt be too heavy and praying of not losing it."
A- Airports- as in "security policies of different airports for check in luggages".
B- Backpack and Bags- The Gold standard of packing is not to check-in anything at all to prevent lost luggage. He uses backpack with light external frame to keep both hands free and lower back cool and dry.
C- Combination locks and cable ties- "forget about keys...just do'nt forget the combination!"
D-Disposable underwear- Tips for guys: don't wear khakis with disposable underwear---they'll "spot"
E- Extra Clothes- "Always, always bring a day's worth of clothes in your carry bag."
F- Folding-"it depends on the article of clothing. We can roll t-shirts, socks and neckties but fold jeans and shirt sleeves"
G- "Good Morning Towel"- it does'nt hurt to bring a small one to freshen up during a long trip.
H- Hotel Map-"download a map from the internet". A copy of the hotel address in the local language.
I- iPods, Cell phones, Laptops, and other tech- invest in separate travel cases for digital toys. Avoid "fanny packs" because they attract thieves.
J- jackets and jewels- wear your jackets or tie them around your waist. Leave your expensive jewelries at home except your wedding ring.
K- Kilograms- as in the weight of your luggage. Pack what you can physically carry if don't want to pay for extra amount.
L- is for liquids and laundry soap- avoid bringing liquids in airports if you can buy them at your destinations. If you like used sachets and packed in a transparent bag for quick inspection.
M- money- US dollar is the ideal currency in travelling. To limit your loss during pickpockets, spread out your money, like putting them in a money belt and securing them around your waist.
N- Notebook and pen- Record your travels like embassy addresses, train schedules etc.
O- organizer bags- you can buy these in department stores. It has different sizes and colors.
P- Photography- photograph your luggage in your cellphone to avoid describing them to airport officials just show them the picture.
Q- Quarantine- Australia has one of the strictest quarantine laws in the world.
R- Reading materials- It can either be fiction or travel guide to kills boredom.
S- Shoes- use comfortable shoes like Boeing and Airbus.
T- Travel Documents- "Keep them together and keep them close."Put them in one place.
U-Umbrella or poncho- Climate varies from places, always bring cheap umbrella or high quality poncho.
V- vitamins and other medicines- Don't forget to declare them when travelling to Australia
W- Wet ones- Hand gels were placed on banned objects.
X- Xerox- photocopy all your travel documents and separate them from the originals.
Y- Yummy- "food does'nt always have to be fuel. Avoid the airport menu unless you're willing to shoulder their profit margins."
Z- Ziploc- "use resealable plastic bags for soap, shampoo and toothpaste."
" Package yourself well, and don't forget to bring your smile." Your representing your country, when you travel.
A- Airports- as in "security policies of different airports for check in luggages".
B- Backpack and Bags- The Gold standard of packing is not to check-in anything at all to prevent lost luggage. He uses backpack with light external frame to keep both hands free and lower back cool and dry.
C- Combination locks and cable ties- "forget about keys...just do'nt forget the combination!"
D-Disposable underwear- Tips for guys: don't wear khakis with disposable underwear---they'll "spot"
E- Extra Clothes- "Always, always bring a day's worth of clothes in your carry bag."
F- Folding-"it depends on the article of clothing. We can roll t-shirts, socks and neckties but fold jeans and shirt sleeves"
G- "Good Morning Towel"- it does'nt hurt to bring a small one to freshen up during a long trip.
H- Hotel Map-"download a map from the internet". A copy of the hotel address in the local language.
I- iPods, Cell phones, Laptops, and other tech- invest in separate travel cases for digital toys. Avoid "fanny packs" because they attract thieves.
J- jackets and jewels- wear your jackets or tie them around your waist. Leave your expensive jewelries at home except your wedding ring.
K- Kilograms- as in the weight of your luggage. Pack what you can physically carry if don't want to pay for extra amount.
L- is for liquids and laundry soap- avoid bringing liquids in airports if you can buy them at your destinations. If you like used sachets and packed in a transparent bag for quick inspection.
M- money- US dollar is the ideal currency in travelling. To limit your loss during pickpockets, spread out your money, like putting them in a money belt and securing them around your waist.
N- Notebook and pen- Record your travels like embassy addresses, train schedules etc.
O- organizer bags- you can buy these in department stores. It has different sizes and colors.
P- Photography- photograph your luggage in your cellphone to avoid describing them to airport officials just show them the picture.
Q- Quarantine- Australia has one of the strictest quarantine laws in the world.
R- Reading materials- It can either be fiction or travel guide to kills boredom.
S- Shoes- use comfortable shoes like Boeing and Airbus.
T- Travel Documents- "Keep them together and keep them close."Put them in one place.
U-Umbrella or poncho- Climate varies from places, always bring cheap umbrella or high quality poncho.
V- vitamins and other medicines- Don't forget to declare them when travelling to Australia
W- Wet ones- Hand gels were placed on banned objects.
X- Xerox- photocopy all your travel documents and separate them from the originals.
Y- Yummy- "food does'nt always have to be fuel. Avoid the airport menu unless you're willing to shoulder their profit margins."
Z- Ziploc- "use resealable plastic bags for soap, shampoo and toothpaste."
" Package yourself well, and don't forget to bring your smile." Your representing your country, when you travel.
Quotable Quotes
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Quotes
A few quotables quotes from Bob Ong:
"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the-blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."
"Tuparin ang mga pangarap. Obligasyon mo yan sa sarili mo. Kung gusto mo mang kumain ng balde-baldeng lupa para malagay ka sa Guinness Book of World Records at maipagmalaki ng bansa natin, sige lang. Nosi balasi.
"Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras."
"Wag magmadali sa pag-aasawa. Tatlo, lima , sampung taon sa hinaharap, mag-iiba pa ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong di pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang sa kaboses niya si Debbie Gibson o magaling mag-breakdance."
"Sabi nila, sa kahit ano raw problema, isang tao lang ang makakatulong sa'yo - ang sarili mo. Tama sila. Isinuplong ako ng sarili ko. Kaya siguro namigay ng konsyensya ang Diyos, alam niyang hindi sa lahat ng oras e gumagana ang utak ng tao."
"Ayokong nasasanay sa mga bagay na pwede namang wala sa buhay ko." pero pde bang lahat ng allowable ay magkaron din ako?
"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the-blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."
"Tuparin ang mga pangarap. Obligasyon mo yan sa sarili mo. Kung gusto mo mang kumain ng balde-baldeng lupa para malagay ka sa Guinness Book of World Records at maipagmalaki ng bansa natin, sige lang. Nosi balasi.
"Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras."
"Wag magmadali sa pag-aasawa. Tatlo, lima , sampung taon sa hinaharap, mag-iiba pa ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong di pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang sa kaboses niya si Debbie Gibson o magaling mag-breakdance."
"Sabi nila, sa kahit ano raw problema, isang tao lang ang makakatulong sa'yo - ang sarili mo. Tama sila. Isinuplong ako ng sarili ko. Kaya siguro namigay ng konsyensya ang Diyos, alam niyang hindi sa lahat ng oras e gumagana ang utak ng tao."
"Ayokong nasasanay sa mga bagay na pwede namang wala sa buhay ko." pero pde bang lahat ng allowable ay magkaron din ako?
Full of Promises!!!
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Quotes
" The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made." Psalm 145:13NIV
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10"36 NIV
"The LORD is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness...."
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 NIV
"I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 NIV
"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." Nahum 1:7NIV
"In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your effort with success." Proverbs 3:6 TLB
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10"36 NIV
"The LORD is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness...."
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 NIV
"I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 NIV
"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." Nahum 1:7NIV
"In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your effort with success." Proverbs 3:6 TLB
my favorite topic!!
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My Baby
My baby... Eversince I have her I have been a different person. She's my favorite topic in any conversations. Her developmental milestones, her many first.....her first steps, first smile, first visit to the restaurant, first malling, etc... I love to take her pictures and post it on my multiply, and friendster account. I have pictures of her when she was in my tummy, her first month, 2nd month up until her now. It's her 10th month now and she's so active and curious that sometimes she may bang her head on the bed, fall down on the bed with 2 feet high head first. She will not cry unless she gets hurt. She loves flowers and leaves.. sometimes she ates them or give them to me. She's so sweet, is'nt she!!!
Her name is JHORELLA MAE, my beautiful 10 month old baby.
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