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Victims of the judicial system of the Philippines

Philippines is on the headlines news again, thanks to our slow-moving, acting in good faith and justice. Dec. 14 was truly a day to remember, when majority of the justices voted for the dismissal of the cases (massacre of the Vizconde family and rape) against the group of Hubert

 The Dash

by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak

At the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on her tombstone

From the beginning to the end

He noted that first came the date of her birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all

Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time

That she spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved her

Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;

The cars, the house, the cash,

What matters is how we live and love

And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.

Are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know how much time is left,

That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough

To consider what’s true and real

And always try to understand

The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,

And show appreciation more

And love the people in our lives

Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,

And more often wear a smile

Remembering that this special dash

Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read

With your life’s actions to rehash

Would you be proud of the things they say

About how you spent your dash?

Leslie Nielsen of 'Naked Gun' dies at age 84

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Leslie Nielsen, who traded in his dramatic persona for inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in "Airplane!" and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in "The Naked Gun" comedies, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.

The Canadian-born actor died from complications from pneumonia

Man CUTS off arm

 

There is no force more powerful than the will to live.

     Aron Ralston left his home in Aspen, Colorado for an 8 hour, 13 mile adventure in Utah's remote Blue John Canyon... During his hike he dislodged a huge boulder in a slot canyon and it pinned his hand and forearm. After 5 days, having tried every way possible to free himself; he was out of water- then he made a decision that resonated around the world. He cut off the now dead hand and arm just below the elbow, with a dull pocket knife

9 Spices for Health, Energy and Longevity!

By Dr. Maoshing Ni [a health expert]

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/drmao/9-spices-health-energy-and-longevity

The colder weather is beckoning us back to our kitchens. Break out the spices to bring warmth, robust flavor, and a bounty of health benefits, including higher energy, increased immunity, and other life-enhancing surprises.

Considered to be dried seeds, fruit, roots or bark, spices have been valued for centuries by ancient cultures for their culinary and medicinal properties. For instance, a traditional Indian beauty trick was to spread turmeric paste on the skin to beautify it and prevent pimples. And Chinese doctors have used ginger since ancient times to cure aches and pains.

Here are some spices that you can start cooking with right away to elevate your longevity and health!

1. Garlic wards off heart disease

In addition to warding off Count Dracula, garlic, the spicy favorite in Italian fare, has been shown to improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council, consuming half to one clove of garlic daily may reduce cholesterol by nearly ten percent. Your breath might suffer, but your heart will thank you. As an antibacterial, garlic is often used to treat minor infections.

2. Spotlight on cinnamon

Another ancient spice to recently come under scientific investigation is cinnamon...

Annabelle fumes as Heart ends contract By Marinel Cruz

[Philippine Daily Inquirer]

“She’s an ingrate. She was nothing when I revived her show biz career. Now that she’s earning a lot, she has become conceited,” said a fuming Annabelle Rama of her ward, actress Heart Evangelista.
At a lunch gathering that she hosted on Thursday, Annabelle said she felt hurt and disappointed with Heart and the actress’ mother, Cecile Ongpauco.
Still binding
“I sealed the biggest contract for her with GMA 7; I helped her get the biggest projects, but she still wasn’t satisfied,” the feisty talent manager said. “When her mom got hold of the contract, which was good for three years, naduling yata sa figures. The next day, the mother told me, ‘Ayaw ko nang mag-renew... Can I just manage my daughter’s career? I need the 30-percent (commission)...’”
Annabelle added: “I don’t mind her not renewing the contract, but I hope she’s aware that she is still tied to me for a year. In all my years as a talent manager, I’ve not encountered someone like her. Malalaos din ’yan.”
Annabelle claimed that “Heart was not able to get from her former home station even one-fourth of what I helped her get from GMA 7.”
From ABS-CBN, Heart transferred to GMA 7 on April 23, 2008. Her mom and Annabelle, who acted as co-managers, were with her when she signed an exclusive contract with the Kapuso network.
The actress again signed a two-year deal with GMA 7 on July 15, 2010.
‘Not a superstar’
She added that Heart turned down the chance to join a fashion show titled “Spotlight” on Oct. 28 organized by Royale Artist Management. The event, to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pasig, features all of Annabelle’s talents. “When she found out that she was going on the ramp with other talents, she said no. Kapag may kasama siyang pangit, nandidiri siya. It shouldn’t be that way. She’s not a superstar,” said Annabelle.
Heart reacts
The actress, in her Twitter account @heart021485, posted this response: “I will always be grateful to everyone (who) helped along the way. No need for bad words... Contracts are made to end and not renewing it is something the other party [Annabelle] is not happy (about). (My) GMA (family) has always co-managed my career and there’s nothing wrong with that... ”
In a statement sent to Inquirer Entertainment through GMA 7, Cecile stressed that she had always been her daughter’s “main manager.” She also said it is her and Heart’s “decision and prerogative” not to renew the co-management contract with Annabelle.
Cecile added: “We have always been behind Heart’s decisions, projects and career moves even (after) we hired Anabelle Rama (as) co-manager. We do not wish to dignify her wrongful statements toward Heart.”

Edible Clothes: Food as fashion

taken from: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/food-as-fashion-2404731/#photoViewer=1

Bread- a tasty looking yet stunning bread outfit fresh from the oven :D

Pasta- spaghetti and lasagna, oui ;D

Meat- the pencil skirt looks so much better than the meat dress Lady Gaga wore on MTV.

Artichoke Hearts- this beautiful gown took almost 6 hours to complete, attaching each leaf one by one.. but it was totally worth it

Waffles- his vest is made up of banana peels and slices of carrots while the pants are delicious waffles :D

I want what’s best for my children…don’t you?

Do parents really know what’s best for their children? That question just crossed my mind as I was watching a TV show where the parents were trying to separate their children and forbidding them from being friends with each other, even though they did nothing wrong…

When children are still young, we, parents can decide almost everything for them. But there comes a time when they can already decide for themselves and sometimes their decision is to disobey what we tell them to do.

I for one, as a parent only want what’s best for my daughters. But there are times when I’m not even sure what is ‘best’ for them…So I just try hard to be a good father to them and provide them with whatever they need and want.

About Me

Hi, I’m a retired contractual employee since last year, of a shipping company based in Manila. The shipping industry suffered a major setback due to the global economic crisis. Since then, many employees find it hard to be hired again- because only a few slots are available, many waited for 6 months and some even almost a year to sign a contract again. I was affected too- I was one of them. So while at home, I surf the net to keep myself busy. And I find many things that interest me- one of them are blogs. I have read some of them, and I was encouraged to make my own blog…
Here, I would like to share to others- to the world, my life experiences; I’d also discuss about anything that comes to mind- anything under the sun… :)
I have been a sailor for almost 20 years. And being away from one’s family is a sacrifice one must bear to ensure a better and comfortable life for my loved ones. Before, I have earned quite enough for my family…but now that I’m jobless I’ve got to find some ways to support them- since my 2 daughters are still in school. Good thing, we still have a few savings...and my wife and I are planning to put up a small sari-sari store (a store who sells foods and other things). Before we come to that time...I'd make myself busy on blogging- I'm here to share my knowledge and experiences on everything... I hope you like it-- please do follow me...and feel free to write comments and suggestions, and I'll surely reply to them soon...Thank you...