Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Guidelines for Philippines' first automated polls out next week
MANILA, Philippines - The General Instructions (GI) for the country’s first automated polls will finally be released next week, two months after it was supposed to come out.
Miriam: 'Desperate' Cabinet exec behind smear campaign, threat
MANILA. Philippines - Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday said a member of the Arroyo Cabinet is waging a smear campaign against her after she exposed several corruption scandals that had links to the official.
No quick rulings on Erap, Arroyo disqualification
Former President confident he won't be disqualified
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will decide the fate of the candidacies of former President Joseph Estrada and President Gloria Arroyo after December 28.
Comelec to Congress: Pass bills on early ARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged Congress to pass the pending bills pushing for early voting in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
President Arroyo skips HK Disneyland
Only Mikey, Dato and kids visit theme park
MANILA, Philippines - Only the President Arroyo’s 2 sons and their children were seen enjoying the rides at the Disneyland theme park in Hong Kong Tuesday. Mrs. Arroyo and her husband First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo were not with their grandchildren.
NBI limits visiting hours of Ampatuan's lawyers
MANILA, Philippines - The National Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday said it will limit the visiting hours of the lawyers of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. after noting that many of the lawyers were staying inside the detention facility round the clock.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
The Quizons get together on Christmas and for ‘Juan’
Christmas is a big family affair for the Quizons led by patriarch Dolphy, who has 18 children most of whom have their own spouses and kids.
‘Panday’ hailed at preem
Action star Bong Revilla was overwhelmed by the standing ovation that attendees of the “Panday” movie premiere gave the film.
Phillip Salvador wants Piolo, John Lloyd to remake ‘Cain at Abel’
If there's a movie that multi-awarded actor Phillip Salvador would like to remake, it is the classic “Cain at Abel.”
A magical and meaningful Christmas experience
Another world-class extravaganza is to be experienced once again as Feld Entertainment brings to the country another magical experience – on ice.
Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy returns to Manila
Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy returns to the Philippines on 2010 for a series of solo shows entitled “Jo Koy Live In Manila.”
Another feather in Dante Mendoza’s cap
World-class independent film director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza won the Best Film in the Muhr AsiaAfrica section of the 6th Dubai International Film Festival last Dec. 17.
From children's book to screen: 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” began life in 1978 as a children’s book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett.
Charice’s ‘Oprah’ performance adjudged best by fans
Charice Pempengco has topped an online poll conducted by followers of TV host/entertainment mogul Oprah Winfrey via the website oprah.com.
Justin Timberlake named 2009’s top philanthropist
Who knew Justin Timberlake can bring out something else other than sexy back?
Avatar: Tech-heavy, tale-devoid
For all of its sensory thrills and gung-ho action, Avatar seldom uses Cameron’s dreamscape know-how for anything except fanboy titillation since those are his peeps.
Isports laang
Source: GMA News.tv
ABAP not keen on hiring foreign coaches for boxing team
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) is not inclined to hire foreign coaches to whip the national boxers into shape for major tournaments in 2010 such as the Asian Games in China.
Molinaris are first brothers to compete in Masters in 10 years
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Francesco and Edoardo Molinari of Italy will finish the year among the top 50 ranked golfers in the world and become the first set of brothers in a decade to compete in the same...
Trainer: More skilled Floyd will beat Pacquiao
Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., admitted it won’t be a walkover but his nephew, being the more skilled fighter, will emerge victorious in his proposed March 13...
RP Open champ sets sights on new Asian D-Tour
Newly-crowned Philippine Open champion Elmer Salvador received a bit of a good news as the Asian Tour is set to launch the Asian Development Tour next year with a minimum of six tournaments aiming...
NBA wrap: Bryant scores 28 as Lakers beat Pistons 93-81
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers build a big lead in a 93-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
RP’s Casimero wrests WBO interim title with upset win
Johnreil Casimero, a little known prospect from Cebu, hacked out a stunning 11th round TKO of Columbian Cesar Canchila to wrest the WBO interim light flyweight title at the Estadio Nacional Dennis...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply "Santa", is a legendary figure who, in many Wester
n cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24 or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day). The legend may have part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of gift giver Saint Nicholas. A nearly identical story is attributed by Greek and Byzantine folklore to Basil of Caesarea. Basil's feast day on January 1 is considered the time of exchanging gifts in Greece.While Saint Nicholas was originally portrayed wearing bishop's robes, today Santa Claus is generally depicted as a plump, jolly, white-bearded man wearing a red coat with white collar and cuffs, white-cuffed red trousers, and black leather belt and boots. This image became popular in the United States and Canada in the 19th century due to the significant influence of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and films. In the United Kingdom and Europe, his depiction is often identical to the American Santa, but he is commonly called Father Christmas.
One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus says that he lives at his house on the North Pole, while Father Christmas is often said to reside in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland Province, Finland. Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of magical elves, and eight or nine flying reindeer. Another legend of Santa says that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice") and that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other gifts to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the single night of Christmas Eve. He accomplishes this feat with the aid of the elves who make the toys in the workshop and the reindeer who pull his sleigh.
There has long been some opposition to teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. Some Christians say the Santa tradition detracts from the religious origins and purpose of Christmas. Other critics feel that Santa Claus is an elaborate lie, and that it is unethical for parents to teach their children to believe in his existence. Still others oppose Santa Claus as a symbol of the commercialization of the Christmas holiday, or as an intrusion upon their own national traditions. Others point out that the Claus tradition is a good example of how children can learn that they may be deliberately misled by their elders; this will help teach them to be cautious about accepting any other superstition or unsubstantiated belief.
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the primary inspiration for the Christian figure of Santa Claus. He was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in Lycia, a province of the Byzantine Anatolia, now in Turkey. Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor, in particular presenting the three impoverished daughters of a pious Christian with dowries so that they would not have to become prostitutes. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Germany) he is still portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes. In 1087, the Italian city of Bari, wanting to enter the profitable pilgrimage industry of the times, mounted an expedition to locate the tomb of the Christian Saint and procure the remains. The reliquary of St. Nicholas was desecrated by Italian sailors and the spoils, including his relics, taken to Bari where they are kept to this day. A basilica was constructed the same year to store the loot and the area became a pilgrimage site for the devout, thus justifying the economic cost of the expedition. Irish historians say that his remains were moved on again from Italy to Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny, where his grave can still be seen. Saint Nicholas became claimed as a patron saint of many diverse groups, from archers and children to pawnbrokers. He is also the patron saint of both Amsterdam and Moscow.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1:57-66.
When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father,but his mother said in reply, "No. He will be called John." But they answered her, "There is no one among your relatives who has this name." So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, "What, then, will this child be?" For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
veracity • \vuh-RASS-uh-tee\ • noun
1 : devotion to the truth : truthfulness
*2 : conformity with truth or fact : accuracy
3 : something true
Example Sentence:
English poet Thomas Gray wrote, "Any fool may write a most valuable book by chance, if he will only tell us what he heard and saw with veracity."
Did you know?
"Veracity" has been a part of English since at least 1623, and we can honestly tell you that it derives from the Latin adjective "verax" ("true" or "truthful"), which in turn comes from the earlier adjective "verus" ("true"). "Verus" also gives us "verity" ("the quality of being true"), "verify" ("to establish the truth of"), and "verisimilitude" ("the appearance of truth"), among other words. In addition, "verax" is the root of the word "veraciousness," a somewhat rarer synonym and cousin of "veracity."
Lesson for the day
Source: RJ Reyes of SM Cinema
Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car!
Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the
air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard,
sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note
of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons
your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure
will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq... ft. A car parked indoors with
the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors
under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up
to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will
inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors
under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up
to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will
inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for
the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Jewelries
A mother is in the kitchen making dinner for her family when her daughter walks in.
“Mother, where do babies come from?”
The mother thinks for a few seconds and says,
“Well dear, Mommy and Daddy fall in love and get married.
One night they go into their bedroom, they kiss and hug and have sex.”
The daughter looks puzzled so the mother continues,
“That means the daddy puts his penis in the mommy’s vagina.
That’s how you get a baby, honey.”
The child seems to comprehend.
“Oh, I see, but the other night when I came into your room you had daddy’s penis in your mouth.
What do you get when you do that?”
“Jewelry, my dear. Jewelry.”
Source: Art’s Funbox
Jewelries
A mother is in the kitchen making dinner for her family when her daughter walks in.
“Mother, where do babies come from?”
The mother thinks for a few seconds and says,
“Well dear, Mommy and Daddy fall in love and get married.
One night they go into their bedroom, they kiss and hug and have sex.”
The daughter looks puzzled so the mother continues,
“That means the daddy puts his penis in the mommy’s vagina.
That’s how you get a baby, honey.”
The child seems to comprehend.
“Oh, I see, but the other night when I came into your room you had daddy’s penis in your mouth.
What do you get when you do that?”
“Jewelry, my dear. Jewelry.”
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