News for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
TESDA heeds calls, pulls out infomercials
TESDA director-general Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco announced that their agency will stop airing multi-million peso infomercials with famous singer Sarah Geronimo out of delicadeza starting September 1.
Gov’t sets P211-billion for infra projects
The Arroyo government has set aside P211 billion to rush the completion of infrastructure projects next year under the proposed 2010 national budget.
Enact laws on women, solons urged
The DSWD is urging legislators to conduct a speedy enactment of laws that will uplift the status of women in the Philippines, particularly the Magna Carta for Women and Reproductive Health Bill.
Ombudsman suspends Neri
The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former elections chief Benjamin Abalos and incumbent Social Security System president Romulo Neri in connection with the botched $329.4-million ZTE-national broadband deal.
Driver’s error cause of most road mishaps
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) has blamed drivers as the culprits behind the spate of fatal road accidents in the country.
Noynoy awaits ‘yellow sign’
Noynoy said he is waiting for a genuine clamor and solid commitment from the public before making a final decision for the 2010 elections.
Henry Sy leads list of richest Filipinos
Tycoon Henry Sy, owner of the SM Group of Companies and the Banco de Oro universal bank, leads this year’s Forbes Asia Top 40 richest Filipinos.
Sunday lotto pot to reach P145-M
Lotto betting stations throughout the country will continue to attract long queues until Sunday after last Thursday’s draw did not produce a winner for the P131,252,979.60 pot in the six-digit draw.
Plan to clear Quiapo’s Golden Mosque backed
Malacañang is backing the plans of the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) to clean and clear the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila of "illegal" structures and occupants to make it peaceful and tourist-friendly.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 6:17-29.
Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. Herodias's own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, "Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you." He even swore (many things) to her, "I will grant you whatever you ask of me, even to half of my kingdom." She went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John the Baptist." The girl hurried back to the king's presence and made her request, "I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist." The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
chauffeur • \SHOH-fer\ • noun
: a person employed to drive a motor vehicle
Example Sentence:
The teenagers hired a limousine with a chauffeur to take them to the prom in style.
Did you know?
Here's a hot tip about the origins of today's word: the first chauffeurs were people employed to stoke a steam engine and keep it running. The literal meaning of the French noun "chauffeur" (from the verb "chauffer," meaning "to heat") is "one that heats." In the early days of automobiles, French speakers extended the word to those who drove the "horseless carriage," and it eventually developed an extended sense specifically for someone hired to drive other people. It was this latter sense that was borrowed into English in the late 19th century. Incidentally, the French word "chauffeur" derives from the same Anglo-French word that gave English speakers the verb "chafe," and ultimately can be traced back to the Latin verb "calēre" ("to be warm").
Your money’s worth today
Source: XE.com
US$1 = Php48.8850
Teaching for the day
Source: Margarita Garcia, Paranaque City
Accept What Is - And Be Happy!
"Happiness is a function of accepting what is." - Werner ErhardHow many of us fight against what is happening in our lives?In our family? In society? In the world around us? You get fined for parking illegally. We've all done it at some point or another. You've checked it out, you were wrong, and there's little you can do about it.
Do you just shrug it off, accept what is, and continue happily with your day?Or, more realistically, do you moan about it for the next three days - sharing your woes with everyone you meet? Do you let it put you in a bad mood? Anger you? Taint your day?If you're like most people, you do the latter.And that's just a simple example.You might be fighting against the way your teenage son's quest for freedom. Or society's uncomfortable take on your sexuality. Or the way you look.Or, quite simply, you might generally be fighting against the cards life has dealt you.I'm not saying that you shouldn't take action to change the world around you. With discussion, or protests, or dieting.But does all of that pent-up anger and resentment really serve anything?Rather than fighting it internally, wouldn't it be much better just to accept what is first - and then change what you want, if you still want to?The world is a rough place. Sometimes things can get pretty crappy. Make no mistake. And when it rains, it pours. And the people that live here? A lot of them are pretty foolish. So, I'm on your side here. You're right.But it's pointless holding onto emotions that are holding you back.By not accepting (or welcoming, or embracing, or whatever other word you may prefer) what is, you are pushing against what exists right now. That causes tension, which results in stress, limitation, and a lack of clarity.By accepting, welcoming, embracing what is, you clear all of your emotions. Your thoughts become clearer. You become happier. You experience more freedom.
If you can change things, after accepting them, you'll have a sharper mind and more energy to do so. If you can't change things, or if you're trying to change other people, stop immediately - realize that you simply can't, and move onto something else. Pointless worrying - there's nothing you can do about it. Shrug, that's life, smile.Just accept what is - and you will be happy.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
English 101
A few years ago, President ERAP was given some Basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets president Bill Clinton...
The instructor told President ERAP , when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say 'how r u'. Then Mr. Clinton should say, 'I am fine, and you?' Now, you should say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.' It looks quite simple, but the truth is...
When ERAP met Clinton , he mistakenly said 'Who r u?' (Instead of 'How r u?'. ) Mr. Clinton was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humor: 'Well, I'm Hillary's husband, ha-ha...'
Then ERAP replied 'me too, ha-ha....'.
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