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News for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online

Consortium endorsed to Comelec en banc
The bids and awards committee Comelec has recommended to the Comelec en banc the consortium of Unison Computer Systems Inc. and NEC of Japan as the winning bidder for the P1.6-billion Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

LP to decide on proposed Mar-Noynoy tandem in 2010 polls
The Liberal Party will decide whether or not to pursue the tandem of Senators Mar Roxas and Noynoy Aquino in 2010 only after the 40th day of former President Aquino’s death next month.

No ceasefire violation — AFP
The AFP never violated the ceasefire agreement with the MILF when it engaged the Abu Sayyaf and members of the MILF lost command on August 12 where 23 soldiers and 31 bandits were killed.

Senate body urged to release ZTE-NBN final report
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee should release the final report on the ZTE-NBN now, businessman Joey De Venecia III said on Friday.

Popular disco bar in Taguig closed anew
The Taguig City government Friday ordered the immediate closure of the Embassy bar at the Bonifacio Global City.

Drop Cha-cha, lawmakers urged
Activist lawmakers have urged their colleagues in the House of Representatives to formally drop their support for Charter change (Cha-cha) in deference to President Corazon C. Aquino.

Brother Eddie to seek presidency for 2nd time
Evangelist Bro. Eddie Villanueva, head of Jesus is Lord Movement, formally announced Friday his bid to run for next year's presidential elections.

PRC lists new geologists, electronics engineers
The Professional Regulation Commission Friday announced that 23 out of 38 examinees passed the Geologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Geology in Manila this August 2009.



Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 23:1-12.

Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens (hard to carry) and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Messiah. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.



Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online

spear-carrier • \SPEER-kair-ee-er\ • noun

1 a : a member of an opera chorus
b : a bit actor in a play
*2 : a person whose actions are of little significance or value in an event or organization

Example Sentence:
Although the former aide was only a spear-carrier in the then-President's administration, his recently published memoir, which points an accusatory finger at several key players, is causing quite a stir.

Did you know?
"Spear-carrier" began to be used for a person having a non-speaking or supernumerary role in opera or theater in the 1950s. The name likely came from the nondescript, often spear-carrying soldiers who appear in the background or as walk-ons in plays about ancient Rome or Greece. Off-stage, "spear-carrier" refers to a person having a minimal role in the undertaking of some major event or in the workings of some major organization.



Your money’s worth today
Source: XE.com

US$1=Php48.1850



Teaching for the day
Source: Lenore Gay Morala

How many of these did YOU know about?

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
(hmmmmmm...)

Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps They won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)

To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for
a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The
wax will fall out.

Crayon marks on w? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).

…. to be continued tomorrow



Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox

Promdi

Promdi1: Pare may joke ako!
Promdi2: Sige ano yun?
Promdi1: Ilan ang liter ng coke?
Promdi2: Eh di isa lang!
Promdi1: Mali! Apat kaya!
Promdi2: Huh!? paano? bakit?
Promdi1: Di ba, liter C liter O liter K liter E edi apat...hehehe. Eto pa, anong mas malaki sa city??Promdi2: huh!? sige ano?
Promdi1: eh di UTSU! hehehe... Eto last, anung tagalog ng street?
Promdi2: ano????
Promdi1: eh di diritsu!! nyahahah!!!