Please be reminded that we will have a Derby on Tuesday, 16 June 2009 at the UPV Covered Court, Miagao Campus. There will be two categories, A and B. Be there at the court by 5:15pm. See you!
Anybody that takes Vitamin C (and most people should) avoidthe following
Soft drinks Sunkist, Fanta, Diet Coke, Sprite,& Pepsi Max.
These drinks contain Sodium Benzoate 211 on the label.A chemical reaction between Vitamin C and Sodium Benzoatecreates Benzine a highly Carcinogenic chemical (story byChannel 9).
Benzine has the ability to severely damage the DNA in theMitochondria to the point
that it totally inactivates it,knocks it out altogether.The
Mitochondria consumes Oxygen to give you energy, and if you damage it,
then the cell starts to malfunction very seriously, often fatally, a
whole array of Diseaseshas been tied to the damage to the DNA, includingParkinson's Disease and quite a lot ofNeuro-Degenerative Diseases..
This is a follow-up of all the TV station's story on Mentos and Diet Coke.Don't
mix these two either, they cause a chemical reaction (explosion) in the
stomach, it's not only Mentos but also any Mint products. Mint Life
Savers, Tic Tac's, Cool Mint's, etc, the Mint is not the culprit here
but the Aspartame in the Diet Drinks, 951 on the label, also avoid
950 Acelsultame F (same thing). Aspartame poisoning has been
scientifically linked to 92 Symptoms of Disease ... Still going to
drink your Diet Drinks???
Most European countries have forbidden the Importingand
use in their Country of Aspartame including all makes of Saccharin,
example Equal, Nutra-Sweet, Spoonful & Diet Drinks, including
6,000 consumer Good's and Beverages, sold on the Supermarket shelves .
this ban affect's all use of this product in any type o consumable
infringement and will carry penalties that go from 9.000 euros to
90,000 Euros.
Mexico
is also considering banning all 6,000 products of Aspartame on its
Supermarket shelves. In Mexico Aspartame is known as Rumsfeld's
Disease, after George Bush's mate Donald Rumsfeld. The Nutra-Sweet
company and Searle are owned by Monsanto who appointed Rumsfeld as
their General Manager, so they coulduse his clout with Parliament to get this Deadly Poisonpassed by the FDA and boost their sales of Aspartame.
Avoid
all Toothpastes made in China , especially Colgate's they contain
Ethylene Glycol.. This is an Anti-Freezing agent, Highly Toxic and
even Fatal -- it destroys the Liver, Kidney, Lung, Blood Cells, Heart
and the Nervous System. It is also in some Mouth Washes, Make-up,
Aftershave, Baby Powder and Wipes, Shampoo, and Deodorants.
Avoid
Smarties; they contain almost every Toxic artificial colour on the
market. The worst are 102, 104, and the worst of all 110 Carcinogenic,
124 undesirable, 127 Carcinogenic 128 Extreme Caution, 129,131, and 133
are also carcinogenic. To top it off Smarties are not even made of
Chocolate (neither are Tim Tam's). Synthetic Chocolate has
non-nutritional food value whatsoever.
Read your labels -- it may one day save your life.
Guys, I am forwarding this to you as a precaution. True or not, it's better to be be careful than be sorry!
Best regards!
Subject: Do Not Take Vit C with Prawn/Shrimp > > > > > Taiwan, a woman suddenly died unexpectedly with signs > of bleeding from > > her ears, nose, mouth & eyes. After a preliminary > autopsy it was > > diagnosed death due to arsenic poisoning death. Where > did the arsenic > > come from? > > > > > > The police launched an in-depth and extensive > investigation. A medical > > school professor was invited to come to solve the > case. > > > > The professor carefully looked at the contents from > the deceased's > > stomach, in less than half an hour, the mystery was > solved. The > > professor said: 'The deceased did not commit
suicide > and neither was > > she murdered, she died of accidental death due to > ignorance!' > > > > Everyone was puzzled, why accidental death? The > arsenic is of the U.S. > > military for carrying rice seedlings H Gao. The > professor said: 'The > > arsenic is produced in the stomach ;of the > deceased.' The deceased > > used to take 'Vitamin C' everyday, which in itself is > not a problem. > > The problem was that she ate a large portion of > shrimp/prawn during > > dinner. Eating shrimp/prawn is not the problem that's > why
nothing > > happened to her family ever though they took the same > shrimp/prawn. > > However at the same time the deceased also took > 'vitamin C', that is > > where the problem is! > > > > Researchers at the University of Chicago in the United > States , found > > through experiments, food such as soft-shell > shrimp/prawn contains a > > much higher concentration of - five potassium arsenic > compounds. > > > > Such fresh food by itself has no toxic effects on the > human body! > > However, in taking 'vitamin C', due to the chemical > reaction, the > > original non-toxic - five potassium arsenic (As > anhydride, also known > > as arsenic oxide, the chemical formula for As205) > changed to a three > > potassium toxic
arsenic (ADB arsenic anhydride), also > known as arsenic > > trioxide, a chemical formula (As203), which is > commonly known as > > arsenic to the public! > > > > 。 > > Arsenic poisoning have magma role and can cause > paralysis to the small > > blood vessels, "mercapto Jimei"??, inhibits the > activity of the liver > > and fat necrosis change Hepatic Lobules Centre, heart, > liver, kidney, > > intestine congestion, epithelial cell necrosis, > telangiectasia. > > Therefore, a person who dies of arsenic poisoning will > shows signs of > > bleeding from the ears, nose, mounth & eyes. > > Therefore; as a precautionary measure, DO NOT not take > shrimp/prawn > > when taking 'vitamin C'. > > After reading this; please do not be stingy. Forward > to your friends > > and
family!! > > >
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URGENT TWO SUBJECT LINES TO BEWARE OF: BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. READ AND HEED.. PLEASE INFORM EVERYONE Emails with pictures of Osama Bin-Laden hanged are being sent and the moment that you open these emails your computer will crash and you will not be able to fix it If you get an email along the lines of 'Osama Bin
Laden Captured' or 'Osama Hanged', don't open the attachment. This e-mail is being distributed through countries around the globe, but mainly in the USand Israel Be considerate & send this warning to whomever you know. PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS:
Do not open any message with an attached file called 'Invitation' regardless of who sent it. It is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list, that is why you should send this e-mail to all your contacts.
It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive a mail called 'invitation', though sent by a friend, do not open it and shut down your computer immediately.
This is the worst virus announced by CNN, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.
This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept. SEND THIS E-MAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
HR announces the opening for the following positions:
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Department/Division:: Ayala Foundation - USA (AFUSA) / Center for Social Development (CSD)
Location: :AFI BPI Office
Description of the Job:
The position directly reports to theManager - AFUSA, and is tasked to assist in the partner relations, logistical and administrativefunctions of Ayala Foundation - USA. Specifically, the job holder will perform the following tasks:
Screen and process Grant Eligibility Applications and make recommendations (of approval or no approval) to the CSD Director or AFUSA Manager
Process release of funds to local recipients
Track potential recipients for cases of donor initiated donations
Inform partners of donations received
Gather reports from partner recipients
Do capability-building activities for partner organizations
Do research and draft GILAS proposals for US-based funders
Maintain database of partners, mailing lists and other contacts
Maintain the filing system i.e. individual partner files, active correspondences, transmittal letters, etc.
Do administrative and logistical tasks for the unit i.e. prepare events, request for supplies, transportation, etc.
Lend support in the following:
Recruitment of Philippine partner organizations
Coordination and liaison work with partner groups
Active campaigning to recruit more schools, colleges, and universities
Campaign activities for GILAS and other special projects
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Selection Criteria:
Graduate of Developmental Studies, Social Sciences, or other related field, with at least two years work experience
With above-averagecomputer skills, specifically MS Office
Open to multi-tasking and task-sharing, people oriented and pleasant.
ITASSOCIATE
Department/Division:Gearing-up Internet Literacy and Access for Students (GILAS)/ Center for Social Development (CSD)
Location :AFI BPI Office
Description of the Job:
The position directly reports to theManager -GILAS. Specifically, the job holder will perform the following tasks:
Coordinate with the schools on schedules of validation visits, delivery of equipment, set up of laboratory, installation of phone/Internet by Telecommunication Companies (telcos)
Assist and/or conduct project orientation
Conduct schools validation visit, assess and recommends approval/disapproval of schools
Prepares requisitions of equipment and coordinates with supplier on the delivery of equipment
Coordinate with the local field offices of telcos on the installation of phones/Internet
Coordinate with project partners such as DepEd, telcos, academe, volunteers, and other organizations helping in the connectivity of public high schools
Draft reports related to GILAS operations
Maintain the database of GILAS-Operations Team (e.g. running list of connected schools, status of schools)
Provide technical support to schools through monitoring, coaching, and helpdesk
Conduct GILAS Training to schools
Set up computer laboratory in the school
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Selection Criteria:
College graduate in any IT related course
Hardworking, organized and is a team player
Good coordination,oral and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in computer networking, network administration, hardware, software, Internet and database
With skills in training
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Department/Division:SolidWaste Management (SWM) Program/ Center for Social Development (CSD)
Location :AFI BPI Office
Description of the Job:
The position directly reports to theManager -SWM. Specifically, the job holder will perform the following tasks:
Develop Information Education Communication (IEC) materials for the GREEN Program
Manage advocacy campaign of networking activities
Supervise and document Ayala Recyclables Fair and other special events: Earth Day, Environment Month, etc.
Prepare monthly/annual progress reports
Prepare communication materials: letters, news articles, collaterals, etc.
Provide technical support to Ayala Social Initiatives
Selection Criteria:
College graduatemajor in Social Sciences/Environment
Above average oral and written communication skills
Has skills in conceptualization and designing of IEC materials
Adequate skills in coordination and monitoring of activities, networking and research
An advocate of the environment
Eager to learn, results-oriented, people-oriented, honest and committed
...and you question God -'why me?'.. always look at the bigger picture... . A day without the Lord- Is a day wasted. God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: jorge ebay<j1175e@...> Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Subject: Fw: Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people. To: jorgesebay@...
Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz
grade.
"Absolutely, " said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an elderly African-American
woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped
to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 60s.. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached..
It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my
clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God bless you for helping me and unselfishly
serving others."
Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
waitress was growing
impatient.
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move
the stone to the s ide of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at
a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face
grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
Now you have 2 choices.
1. Delete this email, or 2. Forward it to people you care about including me.
I hope that you will choose No. 2
"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's
watching."
-- Jorge S. Ebay Division of Social Sciences CAS, UP Visayas Miagao, Iloilo Tel: +63 33 513 7012
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From: jimi salamida <jesalamida@...> Subject: [upv-grasfa] Fw: [seafdecaqdjournalclub] Application forms Fulbright To: upv-grasfa@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, 24 February, 2009, 5:16 PM
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From: Stephen B. Alayon <stpnalaun@yahoo. com> Subject: [seafdecaqdjournalc lub] Application forms Fulbright To: seafdecaqdjournalcl ub@yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, 24 February, 2009, 5:01 PM
From: Stephen B. Alayon <stpnalaun@yahoo. com> To: seafdecaqdjournalcl ub@yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:32:50 PM Subject: Re: [seafdecaqdjournalc lub] 2010-2011 Fulbright Graduate Student Awards Competition until 23 march 2009
From: Stephen B. Alayon <stpnalaun@yahoo. com> To: SEAFDEC AQD Journal Club Yahoo Groups <seafdecaqdjournalcl ub@yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:30:07 PM Subject: [seafdecaqdjournalc lub] 2010-2011 Fulbright Graduate Student Awards Competition until 23 march 2009
The U.S. Department of State and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announch the launching of the Fulbright competition for 2010-2011. The scholarships are granted competitively to Filipinos who wish to study at the graduate level (Master's or Ph.D.) or pursue non-degree doctoral enrichment or doctoral dissertation research in the United States. Grantees must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of their program in the US.
Application period for the 2010-2011 Fulbright competition is from December 8, 2008 to March 23, 2009.
Graduate Student Program
Scholarship to Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master's or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral enrichment or doctoral dissertation research in the United States.
Grants under the Philippine Fulbright Student Program are for a maximum of one academic year for non-degree, one to two years for master's, and two years for doctoral degree studies. The grant provides for round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance.
Fields of Study:
Study of the United States - the study of American culture, life and society through such fields as government, education, arts and humanities, law, economics, literature, history, the multi-disciplinary field of American Studies or any other humaniities or social science field with significant study of the US subject matter.
Global Issues - Fields of study include the environment, human rights, civic education, governance and public administration, peace studies/conflict transformation, international relations and transnational issues, international economics, international business, international law, and information and communication technology (ICT).
Open Grants - Fields of study not covered by the first two field categories EXCEPT engineering, medicine, nursing, and other health-related disciplines, applied mathematics, and applied sciences.
General Eligibility Requirements:
Philippine citizenship
English proficiency
College degree with major in field of specialization; excellent undergraduate record
Applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization.
Applicants for the degree programs must be no older than 40 years of age at the time of application. This age requirement is waived for non-degree study.
Applicants must be in good health to pursue graduate work in the US.
Applicants must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study.
Non-degree applicants must meet the added requirements:
Applicants for doctoral enrichment must be enrolled in a relevant study program in a Philippine university
Applicants for doctoral dissertation must show proof that materials required to pursue research are not available in the Philippines but are available in the United States.
Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible.
Required Documents:
Official or certified transcript of records from all colleges/universiti es attended
Certified true copy of diploma (not original)
Four letters of reference (forms are included with the application kit)
Completed 6-page application form
NBI Clearance acquired in the past 6 months
Application period for 2010-2011 Graduate Student Program is from December 8, 2008 to March 23, 2009.
Printed copy of completed applications must be received at the PAEF office on or before March 23, 2009.
Grantees are expected to begin their studies in the U.S. in September of 2010.
1. Kahit first time lang
makahawak ng baril ang leading lady ay asintado ito sa barilan
2. Laging nakakarinig ng “putok ng
baril” ang kontrabida kaya natitigilan siya sa pag-rape sa leading lady.
Dialogue niya, “Anong putok yun?! Halughugin ang buong lugar!”
3. Naka-leather jacket lagi ang
kontrabida kahit Mayo at tanghaling tapat.
4. Kahit miyembro ng
malaking sindikato at milyones ang kita nila, asahan mong bulok ang getaway car
nila (muscle car na Mitsubishi o Toyota dahil pasasabugin yun ng mahiwagang
baril ng bida.)
5. Sobrang hinhin ng
leading lady pero daig pa ang porn star kapag love scene na.
6. Napakalakas ng
bida at kayang sugurin ang 30 miyembro ng sindikato kahit mag-isa lang siya.
7. Laging sa kaliwang braso ang tama
ng bida pag nababaril (bawal sa ulo o sa puso).
8. Laging sa abandonadong
building o lumang tambakan ng bus ang hideout ng kalaban. (instruction niya
lagi na huwag mag-sama ng pulis ang bida).
9. Maluwag ang
pagkakatali sa bihag ng sindikato kaya nakakawala ito at nakakakuha ng pambambo/pamalo
(palo china o dos-por-dos na gawa sa styrofoam).
10. Gasgas na gasgas na ‘to: Huling
darating ang mga pulis para damputin ang mga kalaban. Kakausapin ang bida para
magbigay ng pabuya.
*
* *
1. Yung mga goons or
stuntmen laging naka-maong or leather jacket kahit sobrang init.
2. Hindi hinihintay yung sukli kapag
nagbabayad sila.
3. Kapag kailangan ng taxi, papara
lang meron na kaagad.
4. Sa pag-uusap ng
characters lalo na kapag seryoso, ang umpisa lagi ng linya ay “Alam mo...”
5. Hindi nawawala ang
eksena na nasa hospital.
6. Sa drama, halos
lahat yata ng scene may iyakan at pag-emote na luhaan.
7. Hindi pa man
sinusuntok ang kalaban, mapapansin mong umiilag na siya.
8. Kapag mamamatay na
ang isang character, ang tagal malagutan ng hininga at ang daming sinasabi o
habilin.
9. Usually ang bidang
babae na mahirap lang na nakatira sa squatter’s area ay sobrang kinis, maputi,
maganda at may kolehiyalang accent.
10. Ang hinuling leading
lady ay hawak ng magkabilaang goons sa dalawang braso, pero nagpupumiglas siya
ng todo kahit hindi naman siya kinakaladkad at sumisigaw ng, “Bitiwan n’yo ako!
Ano ba, nasasaktan ako!”
11. Nagpapaalam ang luhaang babae
kay lalaki na siya ay lalayo at di na muling makikipagkita pa. Hahabol ang
lalaki habang sinisigaw ang pangalan ng babae, mapapagod sa kakatakbo, iiyak at
mapapaluhod habang sinasabing, “Mahal kita.”
12. Ang kontrabidang babae na mayaman
ay may magandang assistant or helper sa bahay. Ma-i-in love ang lover.
--- On Wed, 12/31/08, teresa sudario <isaysudario@...> wrote:
From: teresa sudario <isaysudario@...> Subject: [upvisayas_badminton] A great 2009! To: "UPV Badminton Club" <upvisayas_badminton@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, 31 December, 2008, 9:22 PM
Where did the year go? It's the last day of December 2008 - and we realize that with giant strides we started in January and within a blink of an eye, 2008 in a few hours is over!
A big "Thank You" for your friendship, laughs and
memories during 2008.
Without you, I'm sure that 2008 would have been extremely boring.
I wish you all a magical Festive Season filled with Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts.
May 2009 mark the beginning of a Tidal Wave of Love, Happiness and Bright Futures.
And to those who need someone special, may you find that true love
To those who need money, may your finances overflow
To those who need caring, may you find a good heart
To those who need friends, may you meet lovely people
Should you be driving during this time.....please take care and stay safe!
And please if you win Lotto, remember who sent you this lovely email
"ho, ho, ho"
Joyous and Prosperous New Year to you and your family!
Where did the year go? It's the last day of December 2008 - and we realize that with giant strides we started in January and within a blink of an eye, 2008 in a few hours is over!
A big "Thank You" for your friendship, laughs and
memories during 2008.
Without you, I'm sure that 2008 would have been extremely boring.
I wish you all a magical Festive Season filled with Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts.
May 2009 mark the beginning of a Tidal Wave of Love, Happiness and Bright Futures.
And to those who need someone special, may you find that true love
To those who need money, may your finances overflow
To those who need caring, may you find a good heart
To those who need friends, may you meet lovely people
Should you be driving during this time.....please take care and stay safe!
And please if you win Lotto, remember who sent you this lovely email
"ho, ho, ho"
Joyous and Prosperous New Year to you and your family!
TO ALL FOLKS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1950's, 60' s, 70's and early 80's !! First, some of ussurvived being born to mothers who did not have an OB-Gyne
and drank San Miguel Beer while they carried us. While pregnant, they took cold or cough medicine, ate Linunod, balikutsa, bukhayo and didn't worry about diabetes.
Then after all that trauma, our baby cribs were made of hard wood covered with lead-based paints, ang uban kay duyan nga habol gihigtan ug pisi nga inigtabyog ug kusog ma pakong intawon ta sa bongbong.
We had no soft cushy cribs that play music, no disposable diapers (lampin lang sa General Milling nga naa'y faded picture nga nag-salute), and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, no kneepads, wala pa gyu'y break ang bisikleta.
As children, we would ride in hot un-airconditioned buses with wooden seats (Bisaya Bus nga pultahan puros ang kilid, Corominas Bus nga senimana ang brake), or cars with no airconditioning & no seat belts (karon kay Minibus na nga nindot kaayo ug sounds or Ceres Bus nga bugnaw ug aircon)
Riding on the back of a carabao on a breezy summer day was considered a treat. (karon; ang mga bata wala na kaila ug
Kabaw)
We drank w ate r from the garden hose and NOT bottled mineral w ate r sa Nature Spring or Viva, or Absolute Mineral w ate r (usahay gani,
straight from the faucet or poso or Tabay!)
We shared one soft drink bottle with four of our friends, and NO ONE actually died from this. Or contacted
hepatitis.
We ate rice with star margarine, bahaw nga gibutangan ug asin ug mantika sa baboy, drank raw eggs straight from the shell, and drank sofdrinks with real sugar in it (dili diet coke or Pepsi Max), but we weren't sick or overweight kay......
WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, and get back when
the streetlights came on.Syatong, Bato-Lata, Bagol, Dakop-Dakop, Tago-Tago, Ngita'g Kaka.
No one was able to reach us all
day ( wala pa'y uso ang cellphone). And yes, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our wooden trolleys (katong bearing ang ligid) or Karitong Kawayan nga karaang tsinilas ang giporma nga ligid and then ride down the street , wala ma'y gidungog nga naligsan atoh! After hitting the sidewalk or falling into a canal (sewage channel) a few times, we learned
to solve the problem ourselves with our bare & dirty hands .
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 100
channels on cable, no DVD movies, no surround stereo, no IPOD's, no cellphones, no computers, no Internet, no chat rooms, and no Friendsters. ........ ...WE HAD REAL FRIENDS and we went outside to actually talk and play with them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no stupid lawsuits from these accidents.The only rubbing we get is from our friends with the words..sakit bai ? pero kung kontra gani nimo ang imong
kadula,,,,singgitan lang dayon ug..Mayra,Gabaan!
We played marbles (jolen) in the dirt , washed our hands just a little and ate Pan Bahug-bahug & Bagumbayan (recycled bread man diay to kay wala mahalin!) We were not afraid of getting germs in our stomachs.
We had to live with homemade guns (giporma nga kahoy, gihigtan ug garter ug lastiko) , saplong , tirador ug uban pa nga pwedeng magkasakitay. Pero lingaw gihapon kaayo ang tanan.
We made up games with sticks ( syatong ), and cans ( Bato-Lata
)and although we were told they were dangerous, wala man gyud to'y actual nga nabuta bah, bukol lang nuon sa agtang naa.
We walked, rode bikes, or took tricycles to a friend's house and knocked on the door or batoon ug gagmay nga bato ang bungbong, or just yelled for them to jump out the window!
Mini basketball teams had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't pass had to learn to deal with the disappointment. Wala pa nang mga childhood depression ug damaged self esteem ek-ek ra na. Ang maglagot, pildi.
Ang mga Ginikanan naa ra sa daplin para motan-aw ra sa duwa sa mga bata, dili para manghilabot ug makig-away sa ubang parents.
That generation of ours has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers, creative thinkers and successful professionals ever! They are the CEO's, Engineers, Doctors and Military Generals of today.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation
and new ideas.
We had failure, success, and responsibility. We learned from our mistakes the hard way.
You might want to share this
with others who've had the luck to grow up as real kids. We were lucky indeed.
And if you like, forward it to your kids too, so they will know how brave their parents were.
It kind of makes you wanna go out and climb a tree, doesn't it?!
PS - The big letters are because your eyes may not be able to read this if they were typed any smaller (at your age? Duh!).
as promised, here are the answers to the Xmas quiz. hope you will be blessed by the Biblical truths about Christmas.
let us rejoice for God's wonderful gift to us, our Lord, Savior, Lover and Friend Jesus Christ who is the reason for this season.
cheers!
Shiela
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins."
22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him "Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."
24When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. (Matthew 1:18-25)
SHIELA S. VILLAMOR Coastal Resource Management Program
Joyous Christmas and a Peaceful and Bountiful 2009 to you and your family. Let us always remember the real reason why we are celebrating Christmas. Happy Holidays! God bless!
Wanna find out the real meaning of Xmas? Enjoy answering the quiz and be inspired by the Biblical truths about Xmas answers will be given out on Xmas day.
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”- Luke 2:11-14
SHIELA S. VILLAMOR Coastal Resource Management Program
sayang, tani akajoin man kamo, kanami sang prizes. 71 pairs ang nagparticipate.
congrats to our very own catherine "cat-cat" anecitas and partner (upv alumni also, sori i forgot her name), they won 1st runner up women's doubles level b.
attached photos (katkat and partner, me with coach errol chan and my additional team-the team capiz).
hai sa sa dinagyang naman kita makilitanay. miss you all!
shiv
SHIELA S. VILLAMOR Coastal Resource Management Program