Conserve electricity. Unplug all electrical appliances from outlets after use.
Use compact fluorescent bulbs for they have longer life and consume less
electricity.
Observe proper trash disposal.
Walk or ride a bicycle. Bike will lessen he air pollution.
Patronize mass transport vehicles. If you have a car share a ride to others.
Follow the 3Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Buy items that are made of reused or recycled materials which in turn, will allow us to have less garbage to dispose.
Practice garbage segregation. Sort your trash into biodegradable and non biodegradable.
Save water. When taking a bath use a dipper instead of using a shower to save water.
Substitute plastic bags with cloth bags.
Support organic farming. Organic farming limits the use of pesticides and other harmful materials in plant produce.
Improve the green thumb. Try planting small plants and flowers for your garden. All plants contribute to the cleaning of the air from toxins.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A Father's Son is not His Father
My best friend is an avid Noynoy-Mar shipper. She wears the baller, has the sticker ontherear-endof her car, and wears yellow on Fridays. When I asked her why she supportsthe tandem, she said it was because they represented hope for the Philippines. She goes on to say that the Philippines has been wracked by corruption for so long that political integrity must be an essential trait of the country’s next set ofleaders. This was the only way change could finally make its way to the Philippines, she adds.
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>And while this well-worded reasoning has worked for millions, I’ve been fortunately taught to question everything I’m told.That said, I am writing this not because I mean to slander Noynoy and Mar but because I feel as if their tandem seems too fantastic. Their campaign reminds me of magic: amazing but nonetheless fake.
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>Maka-Diyos at pro-poor, these two have been marketed as defining qualities of Noynoy while Mar has taken it upon himself to rechristen himself as Mr. Palengke. What I find odd in all these (aside from the glaring tastelessness of Mar’s nickname!), is how nobody ever bothered questioning the authenticity of these claims for the two are practically scions of elitist society! Just the other day, I was thinking how clever the pairing was. It was as good as a marriage between the Cojuangcos and the Aranetas, those influence-peddling clans who’ve managed to hold ownershipof their lands despite the fact that CARP was passed into law decades ago. And to think these are the same people who consistently hurl accusations toward Villar saying he isn’t tunaynamahirap!
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>Let’s also not forget the E-VAT Law, authored by Senator Mar Roxas in 2003, which put an extra 12% on the cost of all our expenditures, including our most basic necessities. Notwithstanding, the idea behind the E-VAT had been a noble one (i.e., raising government revenue so as increase funding for healthcare, public infrastructures, etc.). However, a quick look at status quo would clearly show that things have not turned out the way Mar intended them to be.Perhaps we now know where PGMA got the money for her fancy steak dinner party?
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>Have we been given a glimpse of the obliviousness and selfishness of the arrogant elitist class or must we wait for Kris Aquino to utter, “Let them eat cake” before we realize the pitfall we have dug ourselves?
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>With an administration such as ours, politics is too easy. A candidate must only declare himself as opposition and he instantly has the entire populace at his side.Marcos was corrupt, so Aquino was the solution. Estrada was corrupt, so Arroyo was the solution. And now that we hate Arroyo’s guts, here comes Noynoy and Mar, claiming to be “opposition” and we have hoards of people willing to eat up everything they say.Never mind that Noynoy has practically done nothing in his 12 years in Congress and the Senate. Never mind thatNoynoy and Mar are practically the face of elite society. What’s important is they’ll be sending GMA to jail, right?
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>And while I have nothing against retribution for soon-to-be-ex- president GMA, I just have to ask: what happens afterwards? If Noynoy’s track record is any indication of what to expect from his presidency, then Philippines, start familiarizing yourselves with the word “stagnate”.
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>They say Noynoy would not dare tarnish the reputation of the Aquinos. Ironically, the same people said the exact same thing about Gloria, daughter of the late President DiosdadoMacapagal, otherwise known as the Incorruptible. The lesson here?First, not all desirable traits can be passed down the gene pool. Second and more importantly, a father’s son is not his father.
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>When I was a freshman at UP Diliman, I interviewed Professor Edmund Tayao, a renowned political analyst, for a history project and asked him if he believed there was still “hope” for the Philippines. His answer slightly embarrassedme as he laughed and said, “Hope is the only cheap and accessible thing we can have as a people, but to tell you frankly, it’s not too far in the future that a good number of us would also lose it!”
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>I don’t mean to diminish the hope inside you. What I do hope to achieve by all this however, is to raise a simple question: are Noynoy and Mar really worth elevating to the pedestal?
>Don’t vote for someone because of what they haven’t done. Vote for leaders who’ve actually earned it. Examine the choices and pick a set of leaders who would not just give hope, but would actually deliver.
fr. debbie cruz
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>And while this well-worded reasoning has worked for millions, I’ve been fortunately taught to question everything I’m told.That said, I am writing this not because I mean to slander Noynoy and Mar but because I feel as if their tandem seems too fantastic. Their campaign reminds me of magic: amazing but nonetheless fake.
>
>
>Maka-Diyos at pro-poor, these two have been marketed as defining qualities of Noynoy while Mar has taken it upon himself to rechristen himself as Mr. Palengke. What I find odd in all these (aside from the glaring tastelessness of Mar’s nickname!), is how nobody ever bothered questioning the authenticity of these claims for the two are practically scions of elitist society! Just the other day, I was thinking how clever the pairing was. It was as good as a marriage between the Cojuangcos and the Aranetas, those influence-peddling clans who’ve managed to hold ownershipof their lands despite the fact that CARP was passed into law decades ago. And to think these are the same people who consistently hurl accusations toward Villar saying he isn’t tunaynamahirap!
>
>Let’s also not forget the E-VAT Law, authored by Senator Mar Roxas in 2003, which put an extra 12% on the cost of all our expenditures, including our most basic necessities. Notwithstanding, the idea behind the E-VAT had been a noble one (i.e., raising government revenue so as increase funding for healthcare, public infrastructures, etc.). However, a quick look at status quo would clearly show that things have not turned out the way Mar intended them to be.Perhaps we now know where PGMA got the money for her fancy steak dinner party?
>
>Have we been given a glimpse of the obliviousness and selfishness of the arrogant elitist class or must we wait for Kris Aquino to utter, “Let them eat cake” before we realize the pitfall we have dug ourselves?
>
>With an administration such as ours, politics is too easy. A candidate must only declare himself as opposition and he instantly has the entire populace at his side.Marcos was corrupt, so Aquino was the solution. Estrada was corrupt, so Arroyo was the solution. And now that we hate Arroyo’s guts, here comes Noynoy and Mar, claiming to be “opposition” and we have hoards of people willing to eat up everything they say.Never mind that Noynoy has practically done nothing in his 12 years in Congress and the Senate. Never mind thatNoynoy and Mar are practically the face of elite society. What’s important is they’ll be sending GMA to jail, right?
>
>And while I have nothing against retribution for soon-to-be-ex- president GMA, I just have to ask: what happens afterwards? If Noynoy’s track record is any indication of what to expect from his presidency, then Philippines, start familiarizing yourselves with the word “stagnate”.
>
>They say Noynoy would not dare tarnish the reputation of the Aquinos. Ironically, the same people said the exact same thing about Gloria, daughter of the late President DiosdadoMacapagal, otherwise known as the Incorruptible. The lesson here?First, not all desirable traits can be passed down the gene pool. Second and more importantly, a father’s son is not his father.
>
>When I was a freshman at UP Diliman, I interviewed Professor Edmund Tayao, a renowned political analyst, for a history project and asked him if he believed there was still “hope” for the Philippines. His answer slightly embarrassedme as he laughed and said, “Hope is the only cheap and accessible thing we can have as a people, but to tell you frankly, it’s not too far in the future that a good number of us would also lose it!”
>
>I don’t mean to diminish the hope inside you. What I do hope to achieve by all this however, is to raise a simple question: are Noynoy and Mar really worth elevating to the pedestal?
>Don’t vote for someone because of what they haven’t done. Vote for leaders who’ve actually earned it. Examine the choices and pick a set of leaders who would not just give hope, but would actually deliver.
fr. debbie cruz
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
The Confucius Way
The natures of men are alike it is their habits which make them difference.
Be cautious in speaking then mistakes shall be less .
Learn from the strong points of others and learn from the mistakes of others to improve ourselves.
One who corrects others must be able to correct one’s self first.
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
If a person has no foresight he shall suffer sad difficulties.
Whenever there are three people together for sure I shall learn something new.
Honesty and integrity are the fundamental foundations of one’s character.
To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue.
Confucius discouraged four things:
Speculation
Baseless opinion
Inflexibility
Selfishness
It is not possible for one to help others if he cannot help himself.
Be cautious in speaking then mistakes shall be less .
Learn from the strong points of others and learn from the mistakes of others to improve ourselves.
One who corrects others must be able to correct one’s self first.
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
If a person has no foresight he shall suffer sad difficulties.
Whenever there are three people together for sure I shall learn something new.
Honesty and integrity are the fundamental foundations of one’s character.
To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue.
Confucius discouraged four things:
Speculation
Baseless opinion
Inflexibility
Selfishness
It is not possible for one to help others if he cannot help himself.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Things that Changed our Lives this Decade
AIRPORTS
Remember when you did not have to take off your shoes before getting on a plane? Remember when you can bring bottled drink on board. Political terror has changed all that
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
From acupuncture to herbal supplements to alternative ways of treating cancer, alternative medicine became more mainstream than ever.
BLOG
A way of expressing oneself. There are more than a million of these Web logs out there.
BLACKBERRIES
Considered essential by corporate chief executives and moms planning playdates.
CABLE
Remember the time when you have to use outdoor antenna to get into the channels. Cable 24 hour news made the evening network news seem quaint.
CAMERAS
Remember those trips to get film developed? Even your grandmother has a digital camera and she is probably emailing you photos and uploading it to photosharing sites.
CELLPHONES
Remember the pagers before and now the mobile phones which you can easily communicate with the person you want to get in touch with
CHEFS
Chefs are hot. The Food Network whose viewership tripled this decade.
DATING
Dating was transformed like everything else by Internet sites, rendering other ways of meeting people obsolete. Seniors found love online too.
FACEBOOK
Can you believe that this social networking site was once limited only to Harvard students? Now it is time sucking obsession for more than 300 million users globally and a whole new form of social etiquette.
FAT
This was the decade that fat became the enemy of the state. Transfats are banned.
FOODIE
This was the decade of the foodie, when we all developed gourmet palates. Even a burger became a gourmet item as in a Daniel Boulud's truffle burger, stuffed with foie gras and short ribs.
GOING GREEN
From the kinds of light bulbs we the kind of shopping bags we carry to the cars we drive, to the products that we use.
GOOGLE
This is the decace that Google became a part of our brain function. Remember the guy who was in the movie when was it? Just Google it.
GPS
We cannot get lost anymore or at least it is pretty difficult, with the GPS systems. But you have to better type in your location carefully.
HELICOPTER PARENTING
Translation helicopters hover and so do many parents. After years of obssessive attention to safety and achievement of the youngest children some said a backlash was under way.
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Otherwise known as being able to get anything you want within an instant. From instant noodles, instant coffee, instant oats, etc. The theme of the decade.
IPODS
An icon of the digital age, it is hard to believe this portalbe media player was launched in 2001. Six years later the 100 millionth IPOD was sold.
LIFE COACHES
Before the word coach is used in sports while now coach is used in everything so why not life itself? Some say that life coaches are merely therapists without the license or regulations.
REALITY TV
As a nation we become addicted to reality TV like the Pinoy Big Brother or Pinoy Dream Academy.
RECESSION CHIC
Fashion skewed to more severe styles, and much black, and so called "recession chic" took hold in the latter part of the decade.
STARBUCKS
It is a cliche that there is one on every block, but sometimes it seemed liked it, and millions now consider it normal to spend $4 or so on a coffee every morning.
TV SCREENS
Television screens became bigger and slimmer, making some ordinary living rooms and dens the equivalent of big studio screening rooms.
TWEEN CULTURE
Tweens, especially girls, became an economic force to be reckoned with, buying everything from clothes to electronic devices or gadgets to music concert tickets.
TWITTER
The social network introduced tweets, retweets, follows, trending topics, as long as the message fit into 140 characters.
WII
In a sea of ever more sophisticated video games, this simple console became the decade's breakout hit by appealing to the nongaming masses. It became the center of family gaming, home fitness and even senior socializing.
WIKIPEDIA
An open source encyclopedia used by lazy students, used the masses to police its entries and keep them accurate.
YOUTUBE
The video sharing site was born in 2005. You can share and view anything.
Remember when you did not have to take off your shoes before getting on a plane? Remember when you can bring bottled drink on board. Political terror has changed all that
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
From acupuncture to herbal supplements to alternative ways of treating cancer, alternative medicine became more mainstream than ever.
BLOG
A way of expressing oneself. There are more than a million of these Web logs out there.
BLACKBERRIES
Considered essential by corporate chief executives and moms planning playdates.
CABLE
Remember the time when you have to use outdoor antenna to get into the channels. Cable 24 hour news made the evening network news seem quaint.
CAMERAS
Remember those trips to get film developed? Even your grandmother has a digital camera and she is probably emailing you photos and uploading it to photosharing sites.
CELLPHONES
Remember the pagers before and now the mobile phones which you can easily communicate with the person you want to get in touch with
CHEFS
Chefs are hot. The Food Network whose viewership tripled this decade.
DATING
Dating was transformed like everything else by Internet sites, rendering other ways of meeting people obsolete. Seniors found love online too.
Can you believe that this social networking site was once limited only to Harvard students? Now it is time sucking obsession for more than 300 million users globally and a whole new form of social etiquette.
FAT
This was the decade that fat became the enemy of the state. Transfats are banned.
FOODIE
This was the decade of the foodie, when we all developed gourmet palates. Even a burger became a gourmet item as in a Daniel Boulud's truffle burger, stuffed with foie gras and short ribs.
GOING GREEN
From the kinds of light bulbs we the kind of shopping bags we carry to the cars we drive, to the products that we use.
This is the decace that Google became a part of our brain function. Remember the guy who was in the movie when was it? Just Google it.
GPS
We cannot get lost anymore or at least it is pretty difficult, with the GPS systems. But you have to better type in your location carefully.
HELICOPTER PARENTING
Translation helicopters hover and so do many parents. After years of obssessive attention to safety and achievement of the youngest children some said a backlash was under way.
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Otherwise known as being able to get anything you want within an instant. From instant noodles, instant coffee, instant oats, etc. The theme of the decade.
IPODS
An icon of the digital age, it is hard to believe this portalbe media player was launched in 2001. Six years later the 100 millionth IPOD was sold.
LIFE COACHES
Before the word coach is used in sports while now coach is used in everything so why not life itself? Some say that life coaches are merely therapists without the license or regulations.
REALITY TV
As a nation we become addicted to reality TV like the Pinoy Big Brother or Pinoy Dream Academy.
RECESSION CHIC
Fashion skewed to more severe styles, and much black, and so called "recession chic" took hold in the latter part of the decade.
STARBUCKS
It is a cliche that there is one on every block, but sometimes it seemed liked it, and millions now consider it normal to spend $4 or so on a coffee every morning.
TV SCREENS
Television screens became bigger and slimmer, making some ordinary living rooms and dens the equivalent of big studio screening rooms.
TWEEN CULTURE
Tweens, especially girls, became an economic force to be reckoned with, buying everything from clothes to electronic devices or gadgets to music concert tickets.
The social network introduced tweets, retweets, follows, trending topics, as long as the message fit into 140 characters.
WII
In a sea of ever more sophisticated video games, this simple console became the decade's breakout hit by appealing to the nongaming masses. It became the center of family gaming, home fitness and even senior socializing.
WIKIPEDIA
An open source encyclopedia used by lazy students, used the masses to police its entries and keep them accurate.
YOUTUBE
The video sharing site was born in 2005. You can share and view anything.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Almond Best Fruit
Almond is not the cheapest nuts to munch , their price is justified by its health benefits. Even the Bible has said that its "among the best of fruits".
The health benefits of almond
a healthier heart it is a fantanstic source of vitamin E that can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50%. it has also antioxidants that lessens a person's heart disease tendencies and lowers the amount of C reactive protein which causes the damage to the arteries.
it will help to regulate cholesterol levels. rich in monosaturated fats a good HDL cholesterol that lower the bad LDL cholesterol. a handful of almonds a day can reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 12%.
it will help better blood circulation with its high level of potassium and low levels of sodium found in almonds work hand in hand to improve blood circulation and regulate the blood pressure. Their magnesium content acts as a declogger and helps improve the flow of nutrients in the bloodstream. this is supported by the generous dose of iron that transports oxygen in the cellular level.
it will help reduce the risk of cancer. The vitamin E, phytochemicals and flavonoids in almonds help supress the growth of breast cancer cells. It also helps prevent colon cancer because of its high fiber content. It also contains boron, which help in preventing prostate cancer.
a good substitute for carbohydrates. the almond flour is use as a wheat flour substitute, for people who have gluten sensitivity, coelian disease and wheat allergies. You can also use almond flour if you want to restrict your carbohydrate intake because a cup of which only has a net carb content of 10 grams.
it will give more energy. Almonds are well known energy booster, being a key ingredient in many energy bars. They ar erich in protein, manganese, copper and riboflavin all sources of energy.
it will help lose weight. Almonds are also dense in nutrients that consuming them makes one feel full, that will prevent from overeating and would eventually translate into weight loss.
it will help prevent birth defects. Folic acide is one of the best defenses against birth defects, being a promoter of healthier cell growth and tissue formation. Pregnant women who eat almonds regularly can significantly reduce their offspring's risk of birth defects because of the folic content of the nut.
it will help to maintain sugar levels. Almonds are good for diabetics because they're a low glycemic food. They have a stabilizing effect on sugar and insulin levels when consumed after meals. This prevention in spikes would also be helpful to people who are at risk to have the condition.
The health benefits of almond
a healthier heart it is a fantanstic source of vitamin E that can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50%. it has also antioxidants that lessens a person's heart disease tendencies and lowers the amount of C reactive protein which causes the damage to the arteries.
it will help to regulate cholesterol levels. rich in monosaturated fats a good HDL cholesterol that lower the bad LDL cholesterol. a handful of almonds a day can reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 12%.
it will help better blood circulation with its high level of potassium and low levels of sodium found in almonds work hand in hand to improve blood circulation and regulate the blood pressure. Their magnesium content acts as a declogger and helps improve the flow of nutrients in the bloodstream. this is supported by the generous dose of iron that transports oxygen in the cellular level.
it will help reduce the risk of cancer. The vitamin E, phytochemicals and flavonoids in almonds help supress the growth of breast cancer cells. It also helps prevent colon cancer because of its high fiber content. It also contains boron, which help in preventing prostate cancer.
a good substitute for carbohydrates. the almond flour is use as a wheat flour substitute, for people who have gluten sensitivity, coelian disease and wheat allergies. You can also use almond flour if you want to restrict your carbohydrate intake because a cup of which only has a net carb content of 10 grams.
it will give more energy. Almonds are well known energy booster, being a key ingredient in many energy bars. They ar erich in protein, manganese, copper and riboflavin all sources of energy.
it will help lose weight. Almonds are also dense in nutrients that consuming them makes one feel full, that will prevent from overeating and would eventually translate into weight loss.
it will help prevent birth defects. Folic acide is one of the best defenses against birth defects, being a promoter of healthier cell growth and tissue formation. Pregnant women who eat almonds regularly can significantly reduce their offspring's risk of birth defects because of the folic content of the nut.
it will help to maintain sugar levels. Almonds are good for diabetics because they're a low glycemic food. They have a stabilizing effect on sugar and insulin levels when consumed after meals. This prevention in spikes would also be helpful to people who are at risk to have the condition.
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