News for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
4 minors caught in raids vs thieves
Police arrested four more minors, linked to a notorious robbery gang responsible for a series of motorcycles thefts in the northern portion of Metro Manila.
Solons push bill on Chinese New Year
A bill seeking to declare Chinese New Year as a special non-working holiday will soon be deliberated after it passed scrutiny by the House committee on revisions of laws.
Solons laud US troops presence
Legislators at the House of Representatives lauded a decision of US Defense Secretary Robert Gates to keep an elite 600-soldier counterinsurgency team deployed in the Philippines.
Tagaytay plans Ninoy, Cory statues
There are plans to build statues of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino and former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino at the historic rotunda in Tagaytay City.
Metro Manila flooded anew
Wide areas in Metro Manila were submerged and several major thoroughfares became impassable to traffic on Saturday, as heavy rains overnight caused severe flooding.
Leader of extremist group captured
Police intelligence operatives have captured a leader of an extremist group composed of Muslim converts following a raid in his safehouse in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur.
No bending of VFA for US troops – Palace
Malacañang assured that American troops in the country for the US-Philippines defense cooperation will not bend Philippine rules, particularly in connection with the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).
Hopes up for RP’s bet in Miss Universe beauty tilt in Bahamas
All is set for the most prestigious beauty pageant, the 2009 Miss Universe contest, which will be held at the Imperial Ballroom of the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
California solon cites Fil-Am boy
An 8-year old Filipino-American boy was awarded by California State Senator Ellen M. Corbett with a Certificate of Accomplishments as Honorable Mention in the 2009 “Habitat Means Home” poster contest.
Luneta monument for Cory definite
The establishment of a monument in honor of the late former President Cory Aquino and the late former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. will carry on despite hesitations from the Aquino family.
One-way traffic enforced in Cavite during rush hours
The so-called "buhos" system (one-lane traffic) is being enforced every now and then along Cavite’s main Aguinaldo Highway in Bacoor town and neighboring Imus during rush hours of the day.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 6:60-69.
Then many of his disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father." As a result of this, many (of) his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam-Webster Online
animadversion • \an-uh-mad-VER-zhun\ • noun
*1 : a critical and usually censorious remark -- often used with "on"
2 : adverse criticism
Example Sentence:
The film critic seems to have offered animadversions on nearly every movie made this year.
Did you know?
"Animadversion" comes ultimately from the Latin phrase "animum advertere," meaning "to turn the mind to." It is easy to see how we also get "adverse" and "adversary" from "advertere," especially when we remember that "to turn to" easily becomes "to turn against." Other English words descended from "advertere" include "advert," meaning "to turn the attention (to)" or "to make reference (to)," and "advertise."
Your money’s worth today
Source: XE.com
US$1=Php48.1850
Teaching for the day
Source: RJ Reyes of SM Supermalls
Going banana
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Wise kid
A first-grade teacher, Ms Neelam (Age 28) was having trouble with one ofher students the teacher asked,"Boy. what is your problem?" Boy. answered, "I'm too smart for the first-grade. My sister is in the third-grade and I'm smarter than she is! I think I should be in the third-grade too!" Ms Neelam had enough. She took Boy. to the principal's office. While Boy waited in the outer office, the teacher explained to the principal what the situation was. The principal told Ms Neelam he would give the boy a test and if he failed to answer any of his questions he was to go back to the first-grade and behave. She agreed. Boy was brought in and the conditions were explained to him and heagreed to take the test.
Principal: "What is 3 x 3?"
Boy.: "9".
Principal: "What is 6 x 6?"
Boy.: "36".
And so it went with every question the principal thought a third-gradeshould know.
The principal looks at Ms Neelam and tells her, "I think Boy can go to the third-grade. "Ms Neelam says to the principal, "I have some of my own questions. Can I ask him ?" The principal and Boy both agreed.
Ms Neelam asks, "What does a cow have four of that I have only two of?
Boy., after a moment "Legs."
Ms Neelam: "What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?"
Boy: "Pockets."
Ms Neelam: What starts with a C and ends with a T, is hairy, oval,delicious and contains thin whitish liquid?
Boy: Coconut
Ms Neelam: What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft And sticky?The principal's eyes open really wide and before he could stop the answer
Boy was taking charge.
Boy: Bubblegum
Ms Neelam: What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs? The principal's eyes open really wide andbefore he could stop the answer...
Boy: Shake hands
Ms Neelam: Now I will ask some "Who am I" sort of questions, okay?
Boy.: Yep.
Ms Neelam: You stick your poles inside me. You tie me down to get me up.I get wet before you do.
Boy: Tent
Ms Neelam: A finger goes in me. You fiddle with me when you're bored.The best man always has me first.The Principal was looking restless, abit tense and took one large Patiala Vodka peg.
Boy: Wedding Ring
Ms Neelam: I come in many sizes. When I'm not well, I drip. When youblow me, you feel good.
Boy: Nose
Ms Neelam: I have a stiff shaft. My tip penetrates. I come with aquiver.
Boy: Arrow
Ms Neelam: What word star ts with a 'F' and ends in 'K' that means lotof heat and excitement?Boy.: Firetruck
Ms Neelam: What word starts with a 'F' and ends in 'K' & if u dont getit u have to use ur hand.
Boy: Fork
Ms Neelam: What is it that all men have one of it's longer on some men than on others, the pope doesn't use his and a man gives it to his wifeafter they're married?
Boy.: SURNAME
Ms Neelam: What part of the man has no bone but has muscles, has lots ofveins, like pumping, & is responsible for making love ?
Boy.: HEART.
The principal breathed a sigh of relief and said to the teacher,"Send this Boy. to College, I got the last ten questions wrong myself!"
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