News for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Erap: No change in plans
Erap said that he cannot bestow his trust to the hidden agenda of big business interests and civil society pushing Noynoy Aquino to run for president, and therefore will not change his political plans for the 2010 elections.
Palace flip-flops on text tax
In the wake of bitter protests from some consumer groups and mobile phone companies, Malacañang Friday backtracked from its earlier support for a congressional proposal to impose new taxes on text messages.
Aquino critics threatened, says Pangilinan
Critics are extremely threatened by Senator Noynoy Aquino that is why they resort to all efforts to distract and criticize him, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said on Friday.
Low pressure area to bring more rains
Weather forecasters have spotted a low pressure area (LPA) east of Visayas that will continue to bring rain showers and thunderstorms across the country which could extend until next week.
Peñafrancia feast starts
The Our Lady of the Peñafrancia returns to its original home, the Shrine of Peñafrancia, as the festival named after her kicked off with the Traslacion procession in Naga.
No hand on SALN restrictions — Palace
Malacañang has no hand on the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision for tighter restrictions for people to get copies of government officials’ Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)..
Sports officials, athletes warned on cash advances
Officers of various national sports associations could face criminal charges unless they are able to liquidate government cash advances and financial assistance amounting to P400 million as of 2008.
Landslides close 3 Luzon roads
Three road sections in Northern Luzon and Southern Luzon were closed to traffic after they were damaged by landslide and floods brought about by storms Labuyo and Maring.
Non-closure of pump stations blamed for Camanava floods
The Technical Flood Control Advisory Committee of the CAMANAVA Flood Control Project blamed the Mega Flood Control Project for two days of excessive flooding in Malabon.
BI, DoT tie-up raises tourist arrivals by 4%
The cooperation between the DoT and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has done wonders for the tourism industry as the number of foreigners who arrived in the country increased by four percent in August.
Maid nabbed for P50,000 jewelry theft
The Quezon City police arrested a househelper who allegedly stole P50,000 worth of jewelry from her employer.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
causerie • \kohz-REE\ • noun
*1 : an informal conversation : chat
2 : a short informal essay
Example Sentence:
After the table was cleared and coffee was served, the dinner guests rose and continued their causerie in the other room.
Did you know?
"Causerie" first appeared in English in the early 19th century, and it can be traced back to French "causer" ("to chat") and ultimately to Latin "causa" ("cause, reason"). The word was originally used to refer to a friendly or informal conversation. Then, in 1849, the author and critic Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve began publishing a weekly column devoted to literary topics in the French newspaper Le Constitutionnel. These critical essays were called "Causeries du lundi" ("Monday chats") and were later collected into a series of books of the same name. After that, the word "causerie" acquired a second sense in English, referring to a brief, informal article or essay.
Your money’s worth today
Source: XE.com
US$1 = Php48.19
Teaching for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
Icecream
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.
As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes." Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you..Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Joke for the day
Source: Kotse Audio Club site
Continuation of Pick up lines
21. Mahilig ka ba magluto na pancit canton? Kasi pag kasama kita, feeling ko, "LUCKY ME."
22. Am i a bad shooter? Coz i keep on missing you.
23. Kung posporo ka at posporo din ako, eh di MATCH tayo.
24. Favorite subject mo ba geometry? Kasi kahit anong angle, ang cute mo.
25. Kapag ako may tindahan, lahat ng tao bebentahan ko ng mura, sayo lang hindi, dahil sayo lang ako magmamahal.
26. Alarm clock ka ba? Ginising mo kasi ang natutulog kong puso eh.
27. Pwede ka bang makatabi pag may exam? Coz i feel perfect beside you.
28. May mapa ka ba diyan? Para alam ko ang daan papunta sa puso mo.
29. Excuse me! Miss alam mo ba yung kasabihan ng mga Pilipino? "Aanhin pa ang damo, kung sayo pa lang may tama na ko."
30. Di ka ba nahihirapan sa sitwasyon natin? Hanggang friends na lang ba tayo?
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