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Top news for the day
Source: GMA News.tv

72 high school students test positive for illegal drugs
Seventy-two high school students were tested positive for illegal drugs in random checks conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Education (DepEd) in 2009.

Fire hits Baseco compound, leaves 800 families homeless
At least 800 families were left homeless after a fire hit Baseco compound in Tondo, Manila before 10 p.m., Saturday.

PASG cries foul over junking of raps vs 'diamond queen'
Irate over the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s dismissal of the charges against "diamond queen" Siu Ting Alpha Kwok, the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) has decided to seek...

RP medical team to desperate Haiti set to leave Monday
The Philippines will send a 21-member medical team to Haiti on Monday to help in rescue and relief operations for "as long as needed." Damage to infrastructure in the desperately poor country has... M

Isang Tanong VP forum simulcast on DZBB Sunday
If viewers can't watch GMA-7's first vice presidential forum on television, they can listen to Isang Tanong on DZBB radio, which will simultaneously air the forum tomorrow, Sunday, at 10:45...


Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online

‘Dexter’ star battling cancer
Actor Michael C. Hall, who plays a serial killer in the TV series “Dexter,’’ said that he has been battling cancer but the treatment is almost finished and the disease is in remission.

‘The Vampire’s Assistant,’ a fantasy-adventure film
Chris Massoglia of “The Hole” stars in “The Vampire’s Assistant” in the tradition of “Twilight” and “New Moon.”

Balikbayan DJ QBert ‘scratches’ at hip club
Internationally recognized DJ QBert is in the country giving some groovy scratch for local club goers.

Queen of Teleserye makes a comeback
Judy Ann Santos is slated to make a grand comeback and this is via the much awaited soap “Habang May Buhay.”

Sarah wants an ‘Edward’ in her life
Sarah Geronimo admits that despite her success and fame, she does feel some emptiness at times for not having a love life.

Introducing Sani Pilif
Sani Pilif, the hottest and newest pop quintet in the local live music scene is hitting the Hob-knob venues in the metro.

Dwayne Johnson rocks as ‘The ToothFairy’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to family comedy in “The Tooth Fairy.”

Exciting new lineup of Public Affairs programs starts Sunday on Q Channel 11
Q Channel 11 kicks off the New Year with an exciting new lineup for its Sunday primetime programming beginning on Sunday, Jan. 17.

Bugkosan Fest: A Love for Culture and History
Around the country, new resorts and tourist facilities are the main focus in attracting visitors.

John Lloyd just made a choice
We do not know how come some supporters of Kris Aquino are taking it against John Lloyd Cruz who refused to play the young Ninoy Aquino in “Maalala Mo Kaya.”

More acoustic renditions from Sabrina
The current acoustic act upsurge may largely be credited to the success of MCA Music act Sabrina.

Pokwang pays for beach house in cash
Comedienne Pokwang has invested some of her hard-earned money on a luxurious beach house in Bataan which can be converted into a resort.

NBC's talk show wars seen as PR disaster for all
NBC's late-night woes have become the biggest drama on U.S. television as comedians and TV executives trade increasingly bitter barbs in public.


Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online

TNT escapes SMB, stops 2-game skid
MANILA, Philippines -- Talk ‘N Text ended a two-game losing slump with a thrilling 93-91 win over San Miguel Beer to secure at least a playoff for a quarterfinal seat Saturday night in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the jampacked Zamboanga City Coliseum in Zamboanga City.

Murakami graduates with honors in qualifying school
HUA HIN - Filipino Artemio Murakami defeated Guido Van Der Valk of Holland in a play-off at the 2010 Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage on Saturday.

Nadal not sure of being at best for Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE – Defending champion Rafa Nadal has declared himself fighting fit for the rigors of a grand slam but the world number two is not certain he will be back to his best at the Australian Open next week.

Labao wins WBO Asia-Pacific super feather crown
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Rey Labao won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight crown in Yinchuan, China via 2nd round TKO victory over Michael Sigarlaki of Indonesia.

Wizards' Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty in gun case
WASHINGTON – Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty on Friday to felony weapons possession and faces up to six months in prison under his plea deal for bringing four guns into the team's locker room.

FEU HS scores win in UAAP Chess Rnd 2
MANILA, Philippines -- The high school chess hotshots of FEU, AdU and UP toppled their respective rivals in the second round of the UAAP chess team championships Saturday at the UST’s new Tan Yan Kee Student Center in Espana, Manila.


Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia

The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, is a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the the Ateneo de Manila high school, comprised of 13 members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito Kintanar, Kenny Barton, Bruce Brown, Butch Dans, Kinjo Sawada, Ric Segreto, Goff Macaraeg, Doden Besa, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo. The group's name was an irreverent reference to the paralytic Philippine revolutionary intellectual and hero, Apolinario Mabini, and later shortened to "Apo", an Ilocano term for a wise man, and later re-branded to "APO" (all caps). (Contrary to popular belief, the "Apo" name was not a reference to the Philippine volcano, Mount Apo.)

As the students advanced into college, Danny Javier joined the group. After graduation, the majority of its members left to pursue individual careers, with only three members remaining: made up of Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier.

In the span of their professional career, Apo emerged as a principal adherent of the musical movement termed Original Pilipino Music (a.k.a. OPM), a milieu in which their original musical contributions and cultural influence became essential. The Apo became involved in record production, talent management and organizing artists under the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (O.P.M., acronym translation: "Organization of Philippine Singers/musicians"). The group expanded its activities into establishing and furthering the careers of new OPM artists in the Philippines.
Thus far, Apo Hiking Society had released 22 albums in three decades of its career and continues to remain active. Two hugely successful tribute albums were produced in 2006 and 2007 by its management group, featuring numerous young bands freshly reinterpreting Apo's expansive repertoire.

The group frequently utilized their brand name, "Apo", as a clever component for Tagalog puns in titles for television shows, live pragrams and marketing materials (for example, as in nA PO, which transliterates as "already" (polite/formal usage), and also as apó (meaning, "grandchild"). The puns have been minimally extended into English, as in (APOcalyptic).

History
The APO Hiking Society first gained recognition in 1973 when they gave a farewell concert at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Just out of college, the group was the talk of the Ateneo de Manila University and adjoining campuses for their music and humor.
It was only when two of its four members were about to retire from the field of amateur music, however, that the APO, then known as the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, finally had a city-wide audience. One of them was scheduled to leave for Turkey as an exchange student. The other had a position waiting for him in his father's advertising firm.

Why a talented young man of 21 would want to go to Turkey, every young man in the early seventies would probably understand. But what the APO could not understand was their fourth member's decision to leave the irresponsibility of being unemployed to join the ranks of the corporate world.

The trip to Turkey did not materialize and the APO, now a tentative trio, pushed on steadily towards fame and fortune.

Looking back, the APO members Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes do not regret never having been regular wage earners. Their farewell concert, which had SRO audiences for two stormy nights, not unexpectedly became a hit record the following year.
2008-2009 Reunion

On 20 September 2008, Apo Hiking Society had a reunion concert called "Apo Of The Philippines" which was held at the Araneta Coliseum to celebrate their 39th Anniversary. They sang all of the APO Favorites and all songs from their past releases.
On February 7, 2009, The Apo has recently performing live in FTI Complex Open Air in Taguig. The free concert was sponsored in cooperation with the Taguig City hall. The said of a concert is free. Just before the Eraserheads Final Set Concert one month later.

Apo Hiking Society is back as the group marks its 40th anniversary with a big concert at SM North EDSA Skydome dubbed as "APO Kayang-Kaya Pa. The APO, which comprises Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo and Danny Javier, is set to stage a reunion & anniversary concert November 17 (Originally scheduled on September 26 it was cancelled due to Typhoon "Ondoy").

"It's going be really special for us. It's our 40th year and a lot of people have not seen us for quite a while. So, this is the reason to be there," Paredes told ABS-CBN News.

"From the 1st year to the 40th year, walang nagbago sa APO . We always provide entertainment that you will remember for a long, long time. The formula is the same. We are an original group, with original concepts and original songs that will provide you the best entertainment ever," he added.

Garrovillo shared that the concert is also a celebration of their decades old friendship. Their songs will tell a story of how Apo started, according to him.
Javier, meantime, promised that the three of them will sing songs that are close to the hearts of their fans.

"APO Kayang-Kaya Pa" was produced by Viva Concerts & Events.

2010 Retirement
Last December 16, 2009, the APO Hiking Society announced that they are already retiring as a group due to "diminishing creative process." They will be performing series of shows that will start on February 14, 2010 and will end on May, just in time for the elections.


Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 2:1-11.

There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." (And) Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come."His mother said to the servers, "Do whatever he tells you." Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons.Jesus told them, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it.And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from (although the servers who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.


Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online

interdigitate • \in-ter-DIJ-uh-tayt\ • verb
: to become interlocked like the fingers of folded hands

Example Sentence:
"The edges [of bridge expansion joints] often are shaped like combs, the teeth of one interdigitating with teeth of the other." (The Washington Post, January 14, 1998)

Did you know?
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that "interdigitate" comes from the prefix "inter-," as in "interlock," and the Latin word "digitus," meaning "finger." "Digitus" also gave us "digit," which is used in English today to refer to (among other things) the finger or toe of any animal. "Interdigitate" usually suggests an interlocking of things with fingerlike projections, such as muscle fibers or the teeth of an old-fashioned bear trap. The word can also be used figuratively to imply a smooth interweaving of disparate things, such as the blending of two cultures within a shared region.


Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life

Famous quotes
Famous Quote #1
People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Abraham Lincoln
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Famous Quote #2
Everyone has problems, some are just better at hiding them.
Unknown
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Famous Quote #3
If we did all the things that we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.
Thomas Edison
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Famous Quote #4
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.
Dennis P. Kimbro
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Famous Quote #5
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
Thich Nhat Hahn
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Famous Quote #6
Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways.
Stephen Vincent Benĩt
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Famous Quote #7
Only by going too far can one possibly find out how far one can go.
Jon dyer
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Famous Quote #8
People only see what they are prepared to see.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Famous Quote #9
Don’t be afraid to fail because only through failure do you learn to succeed.
Unknown
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Famous Quote #10
It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lose it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives.


Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox

Marriage Jokes

A man and his wife, now in their 60’s, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.On their special day a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good that each one of them could have one wish.The wife wished for a trip around the world with her husband.Whoosh! Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in her hands.The man wished for a female companion 30 years younger…. Whoosh….immediately he turned 90!!!Gotta love that fairy!