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What is Archaeology?

2010-06-25T18:27:00.000-07:00

by Deus

For a straight forward answer, ‘Archaeology, or archeology is the study of past human societies, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data which they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, bio-facts and cultural landscape.’ However, in reality the meaning of Archaeology is elusive. It is difficult to have a straight forward answer because of the following points.

One is due to diversity of modern archaeology and constantly emerging new specializations and sub-disciplines. Archaeology has become multi-disciplinary involving sciences such as Botany, Ecology, Geology, Geography, Zoology and other more branches of science. Hence, the meaning of the word become flexible and has variable meaning. We may takes into consideration how rich the cultural-historical activities of human antiquity then.

Secondly, often times archaeology relate to disciplines such as Anthropology, History, and Science; and were used interchangeably. Anthropology is an extensive discipline and generally broken into smaller disciplines. There is a thin layer that divides Archaeology to its predecessor disciplines.

Since, Anthropology focused on the study of humanity its physical characteristics and culture. In these sense, Archaeology is the ‘past tense of cultural Anthropology’. For History; since Archaeology deals with past, likewise the History. It only differs on aspects and methods. To Archaeology, it studies all cultures and period whether with or without writings. Furthermore, and In spite of, Archaeology provides data to Anthropology or History it’s no way to make it a sub-discipline because Archaeology has it own subject with its own theory and methodology and goals.

And while for Science; ‘the Archaeologist has to develop a picture of the past, just as the Scientist has to develop a coherent view of the natural world. Archaeology, in short, is a science as well as humanity.’

Lastly, some author of Archaeology books circulates sometimes has different perspective as to the definition of Archaeology; one is we cannot discard the possibility of the author tend to utter their respective discipline (eg Anthropology); Moreover, Archaeology study past. Past has different meaning for different people, and often personal perspective is defined by the past.

While there is a lot of overlap in these discipline and scholars themselves sometimes give contradictory definitions. Since, Archaeology is a diverse discipline and so as human being are as diverse species. And therefore, there is no single approach to encompass our diversity on one hand or another.

Undoubtedly, specific definition of Archaeology pertaining to specialize discipline and; also theories and methods may change from time to time; another theory or methods will emerge and will being argued but the “intellectual curiosity” will remain constant to those people who want to convert the curiosity in the past into knowledge of today like an….Archaeologist.

Pulp Summerslam 10

2010-04-16T00:51:00.000-07:00

To all metal heads:

See at the Amoranto Stadium 17-April 2010. I'll be at the right side of the central tower wearing black sando with number 5 printed haha. See you there; hell yeah!!!!

Is these love or lust?

2010-03-17T23:21:00.000-07:00

by Deus

Don’t know what made these feeling
Instantaneously came and revealing
Continue denying the uncertainty
Tried holding, controlling the vanity

No love this time, don’t want to play game
I’m not a demigod, I’m only human as lame
Don’t blame me, can’t contained it anymore
It doesn’t feel the same, want some more

Would like to laid you in my arms until dawn
Fall for you, is not easy thing to drawn
Drive me insane, my heart is on torment
Chasing breath, just another moment

Pretend to know, everybody knows
Wrong or right it doesn’t matter
Love or lust preferred the latter
If these feeling sway, wish gone faraway

Is The Philippine Government Prepared for The Effect of Global Warming

2010-02-17T00:45:00.000-08:00

by Deus

During the past week, we had experienced drastic changes in temperature. PAGASA recorded a looming 39 degrees in Celsius in Tuguegarao. From the point of view of other people, this is the result of global warming, but on the other hand, scientists are not giving any comments with this alarming condition. Nature is beseeching as to act on how to help heal the environment. The first world countries such USA is now in the stage of passing and implementing guidelines and laws about global warming. In contrary, in developing countries like us don’t have ammunition to use in growing the awareness of the Filipinos. We are pleased to acknowledge WWF (World Wildlife Federation) in making some effort to uplift the level of awareness of the people to help save the environment and wildlife as well. Here are some ways might help prevent global warming to occur.

Plant a Tree. By planting trees we can neutralize the green house effect.

Save energy. By conserving your daily consumption of energy; we are also conserving coal consumption of power plant that produces the energy we’re using. Furthermore, other tips worth including for - switch-off unused lights and read articles about energy-efficient consumption.

We can attain our goals by doing ‘bayanihan’ these is what we are known for. By doing this, we can the help of the government; we can be all on the right track decreasing the effect of global warming.

Smart Broadband Fraud?

2009-12-26T20:15:00.000-08:00

By Deus

I’m a user of Smart broadband. I used it whenever no WI-FI hotspot in the area. Recently, I load worth 30 pesos supposed to be it has one and half hours of connectivity. In my surprised, I was terminated and a prompt appeared http://m.smart.com.ph/wapnobalance/index.php, I only use it for one hour. I’m sure of that because I timed my usage and it was affirmed by the time indicated in the broadband. And I thought it was by accident, however the issue of unwanted losing of load happened again and again. If SMART allegedly, get just for a minute in an every smart broadband subscriber; its million worth of fraud. What is our protection against this allegedly SMART BROADBAND FRAUD? Is the other provider like GLOBE TATTOO, and SUN CELLULAR BROADBAND has the same issue? NTC can you help us on these? Or you are coward to the giants of Telcos to confess what really happening? To my fellow subscribers, don’t hesitate to give your feedback about this issue? Moreover, Government should impose higher tax to these 3 giant telcos not in basic commodities or to Petroleum Company; maybe it’s about time that you the Government give us, public, the favor. Consumers don’t have protection from this fraud. I’m beseeching you to arise!

There are some things you all didn't know

2009-12-05T17:49:00.001-08:00

Upon reading my old articles i stumble upon a very interesting trivia. Here are as follows:

1. Coca-Cola was originally green.

2. The most common name in the world is
Mohammed.

3.The name of all the continents end with the
same letter that they start with.

4. The strongest muscle in the body is the
tongue.

5. There are two credit cards for every person in
the United States.

6. TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be
made using the letters only on one row of the
keyboard.

7. Women blink nearly twice as much as men!

8. You can't kill yourself by holding your breath..

9. It is impossible to lick your elbow.

10. People say "Bless you" when you sneeze
because when you sneeze,your heart stops for a
millisecond.

11. It is physically impossible for pigs to look
up into the sky.

12. The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is
said to be thetoughest tongue twister in the
English language.

13. If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a
rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can
rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and
die.

14. Each king in a deck of playing cards
represents great king from history.

Spades - King David

Clubs - Alexander the Great,

Hearts - Charlemagne

Diamonds - Julius Caesar.

15. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =
12,345,678,987,654,321

16. If a statue of a person in the park on a horse
has both front legs in the air, the person died in
battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air,
the person died as a result of wounds received in
battle.

If the horse has a all four legs on the ground, the
person died of natural causes.

17. What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes,
windshield wipers and laser printers all have in
common?

Ans. - All invented by women.

18. Question - This is the only food that doesn't
spoil. What is this?

Ans. -Honey

19. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

20. A snail can sleep for three years.

21. All polar bears are left handed.

22. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987
by eliminating one olive from each salad served
in first-class.

23. Butterflies taste with their feet.

24.Elephants are the only animals that can't
jump.

25.In the last 4000 years, no new animals have
been domesticated.

26. On average, people fear spiders more than
they do death.

27. Shakespeare invented the
word 'assassination' and 'bump'.

28. Stewardesses is the longest word typed with
only the left hand.

29. The ant always falls over on its right side
when intoxicated.

30. The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

31. The human heart creates enough pressure
when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30
feet.

32. Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months,
two rats could have over million descendants.

33. Wearing headphones for just an hour will
increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

34. The cigarette lighter was invented before the
match.

35. Most lipstick contains fish scales.

36. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is
different

37. And finally 99% of people who read this will
try to lick their elbow

Thanks for reading. Spread the words.
- Deus

Meet the Great Outdoors According to ROX

2009-10-24T06:31:00.000-07:00

An article from Sunday Inquirer magazine published last April 19, 2009 caught my attention. ‘Meet The Great Outdoors’ is the title of the article. Maybe it is a paid advertisement of Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.). Anyways, according to this article, April and May are the best months of the year to visit these marvelous Philippine destinations.

1. Mt. Apo at Davao City. – Scale the tallest peak in the Philippine at 9691 feet above sea level.
2. Mt. Banahaw at Quezon Province.- visit the ‘sacred mountain’ and a must visit is the famous mystical ‘Husgado’ cave.
3. Mt. Kanlaon at Negros Occidental- it is considered the ‘sacred volcano’ in the province.
4. Mt. Mayon at Legazpi City, Albay. – Known for its perfectly symmetrical cone.
5. Batad Trek at Banaue, Mountain Province. – One of the grandest views of the rice terrace can be seen from Batad.
6. Mt. Pinatubo Trek with Sulfur Bath. – Plunged on the 2.5 km blue crater lake and also you may take a dip in the hot sulfur spring pools in Tarukan or enjoy a foot spa, hot thermal bath or hot sand bath.
7. Mt. Arayat Trek at Brgy. San Juan Bano, Arayat Pampanga. – Two trails lead to the peak of this dormant volcano. A side trip of bird watching in Candaba, Pampanga is growing in popular to those embracing adventure.
8. Taal Volacano Trek at Batangas City. – A boat ride from Tagaytay to Taal Island, to the jump off point for the trail to the tip of the crater of the smallest volcano.
9. Donsol Whale Shark Interaction at Sorsogon. - The whale sharks or Butandings for the local are remarkably gentle and docile. Best seen from November to May but peak is from February to April.
10. Bais Dolphin Watching at Dumaguete City. - Dolphins are visible year a round but the best time to visit is between March & October.
11. Dolphin Watching in Pamilacan Island at Bohol – Another good place for dolphin watching in their natural habitat.
12. Cambuhat Eco Adventure at Bohol. – Asia’s biggest mangrove plantation in Banacon and trip to an oyster farm leading to a community based ecotour in Cambuhat awaits for the adventure seekers.

Also, check out my archive about travel & leisure here. The biggest place in the world is improvement so help me improve my craft. Please if you have time kindly comment on my post.

Thanks and regards,
Deus

A Place of Worship

2009-10-18T22:37:00.000-07:00

By Deus

I’m doing these not to seclude one’s religion I just would like to urge the concerned agency in the Manila Airports to establish a place of worship where our brother Muslim can engaged in their religious activity. Whenever I travel to certain areas in the Philippines I often observed that our Muslim brother wherever possible went to a corner with a small carpet in their hand and conducts their religious activity; please give them equal rights since we are living in one earth. I hope that this open letter would pave the way to improvements of Airports in Manila.

Thanks and regards,

Looking for Technical Alliance or Technical Partner in the Philippines?

2009-09-07T22:35:00.000-07:00

May be Mindware Technologies Co. can help you.
Why? You can consider the following reasons:

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MindWare Technologies technical staffs have many years of experience in the repair and service of network hardware, telephone sets, electronic appliances, circuit boards, wireless peripherals, intercept systems, PLC, test equipment multiplexers, modems, key systems/PABX, power supplies, UPS, load banks, computer parts & peripherals, switching and transmission, test and measurement equipment.

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Job Fair Scam

2009-08-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

by Deus

Be aware of on company that gate crash on Job fair, according to some people who experienced the scam that the said company collecting a certain amount. If you notice common things to be consider as scam is collecting unsolicited money in form of ‘fees’.

Don’t be a fool, don’t give them energy and don’t allow the scam to spread.
You can stop these by spreading awareness.

My Heart Sings by 311 (Dedicated to Ms. Ofalyn)

2009-08-07T20:09:00.000-07:00

4 A.M. this hotel room and I think of you
Not in anger, but in danger of calling you
My mind's a long, long way from it was dead
And now the good times just keep drifting back in, woah

Breathe it on out the end will come so freely
You'll figure it out the answer will come so clearly dear
Let it all go cause we can't know just what will be
Hard it is to set you free
It's so much easier that way

My heart sings when I think of you
That is what you do
A melody that will settle me
That is just the thought of you
My heart sings and it's time you knew, yeah
My heart sings

I'm not made of stone, I'm only flesh and bone
I'm half crazy and amazed that you are alone
Let's sit on the shore, watch the ocean breathe (sit and watch the ocean breathe)
It's getting dark but we both don't want to leave, woah

Breathe it on out the end will come so freely
You'll figure it out the answer will come so clearly dear
Let it all go cause we can't know just what will be
Hard it is to set you free
It's so much easier that way

My heart sings when I think of you
That is what you do
A melody that will settle me
That is just the thought of you
My heart sings and it's time you knew, yeah
My heart sings
My heart sings

Woah, woah, woah

My heart sings, my heart sings when I think of you, yeah
You wake up me when I'm lost at sea
Bring me back to you, yeah
We can know just what we'll be
What the future brings
But my heart sings
My heart sings
My heart sings

Dreaming, hoping, wishing and waiting

2009-07-05T22:09:00.000-07:00

For a long time now, I’m wondering how I can meet my long time crush Ms. Mary Ofalyn D. Cruz but the day has ended and finally last 03 July 2009 I saw her in Star Mall located at Mandaluyong City. But the circumstances don’t permit me while having a discussion with my client. I wanted to stop in my doing and go to her to say how much I admire and missed her. Since college days, these feelings never settled down.

Out of nowhere, you came along. Your existence made my presence float in the air. I never felt these way again. The mantle of green ambiance, the blue skies and your enchanted beauty radiates and filled the empty space inside me. Even when I’m asleep I always have you in my dreams and when I open my eyes all I see is you. I hope we could have time together and explore the horizon of possibilities.

When can I see my ms Mary Ofalyn Cruz?

Dreaming, hoping, wishing and waiting……Deus

Infamous Pico de Loro

2009-06-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

By Deus

Pico de Loro gained much attention to nature aficionados and adventure seekers as a good weekend getaway. For mountaineering group it served as a training ground to scale one’s fitness. Basically, hikers will always include Pico de Loro to their itineraries. And my Deus adventure is no exception to that, so here I am telling you my highlights of my trip to Mt. Palay-Palay-Pico de Loro.

A group of 37 mountaineers endure days of exhaustion putting themselves to the test to conquer the mountain, last 31 January to 1 February 2009. This is so far my biggest group I ever joined, it comprised of almost freelance mountaineer from the URC Outdoor and Recreation Club, represented by Sir Ranniel, my former group; from the group of Sir Moi and Sir EL; and from the group of Sir Jay.

We assembly at Chowking EDSA Central Mandaluyong about 5 in the morning then we proceed to Baclaran. From there, we were joined by the rest of the group of Sir EL. We arranged for transportation going to Ternate, Cavite. We managed to get an ‘aircool’ bus for 4 thousand pesos, roughly 108 pesos each since we are only 37 pax. After of few stops to the grocery and gasoline station, we arrived at the Jump-off point of Magnetic Hill Ternate. It took us barely 3 hours of travel.

From the jump-off point, we were asked by a lady saying that she came from DENR and we were asked to register and pay a 20 pesos registration fees for each climber. What a good ‘business; I’m not against with the collection of fees, what I’m in opposition to, is that the lady don’t have identification to prove that she is really an employee of DENR and she don’t gave us a receipt that will served as our proof that we already paid. Also, if they issued proper receipt we might say that the fees that they collected will proceed to the government as form of profit but it never happened. They just collected fees and disappeared. Enough for my sentiments, let’s get back to my adventure.

The trail is gentle with some minor steep trails. After an hour of hiking we reached the ‘kubo’ or the base camp 1. The family of Mang Rey lived their and also requested for a 20 pesos registration fees for each climber. I cope some time to ask some questions to the wife of Mang Rey, according to her since they are involve in the management of the trails and they provide a comfort room for climbers most likely they need some minimal fees to compensate such cost.

We ate lunch, had a rest for a couple of hours and leave the base camp1 by 1 in the afternoon. After passing to woodlands and some series of bamboo forest, at last we reached the summit.

We waited for the sunset but unfortunately the clouds covered the sun merely dragging it down, nevertheless, a gust sea breeze and of clouds passed us leaving our body chilling to death. Even though I wanted to scale the tower of Pico de Loro but the nature don’t permitted us. Since, the wind is very strong, we decide not to scale the mountain. There will be always a next time. I shall return and I will conquer the ‘Parrot’s Beak’. After a series of photo shoot, we descended.

We ate dinner and exchanged meal with the other group. Beef Teriyaki and ‘Ampalaya’ con carne filled our stomach that night. The night was so young then, when we had our socials. We had fun and drink a lot.

Second day, our itinerary was to break camp early for us to dedicated much time exploring the nearby beaches. Early in the morning, we ate breakfast and drink coffee. Break camp. We had a group picture taking and then descended to Nasugbu trail.

The path to Bgy Papaya, Nasugbu was somewhat confusing so we had a hard time finding the trail but God is great, we reached the Bgy Papaya, Nasugbu by lunch time. We arranged transportation going to the resort and to terminal at Nasugbu to Manila. On our way to the resort, we saw Pico de Loro Cove, a residential and luxury resort complex at Nasugbu, Batangas. The pavements were defined going to the cove; we can conclude that Mr Henry Sy Sr has an utter control with the area.

Barely fifteen minutes from the drop point. We reached the public resort. Then after a couple of hours of plunging in the sea water, we leaved Pico de Loro but the memories will always remain.

Follow me as I provide you with a glimpse to see God’s art works and try for it yourself in my next adventure.

Is The Philippine Government Prepared for The Effect of Global Warming

2009-06-10T02:34:00.000-07:00

by Deus

During the past week of April 2007, we had experienced drastic changes in temperature. PAGASA recorded a looming 39 degrees in Celsius in Tuguegarao. From the point of view of other people, this is the result of global warming, but on the other hand, scientists are not giving any comments with this alarming condition. Nature is beseeching as to act on how to help heal the environment. The first world countries such USA is now in the stage of passing and implementing guidelines and laws about global warming. In contrary, in developing countries like us don’t have ammunition to use in growing the awareness of the Filipinos. We are pleased to acknowledge WWF (World Wildlife Federation) in making some effort to uplift the level of awareness of the people to help save the environment and wildlife as well. Here are some ways might help prevent global warming to occur.

Plant a Tree. By planting trees we can neutralize the green house effect.
Save energy. By conserving your daily consumption of energy; we are also conserving coal consumption of power plant that produces the energy we’re using. Furthermore, other tips worth including for - switch-off unused lights and read articles about energy-efficient consumption.

We can attain our goals by doing ‘bayanihan’ these is what we are known for. By doing this, we can the help of the government; we can be all on the right track decreasing the effect of global warming.

Every things you’ve shares, it reciprocates by four folds. SO if you managed to share to 5 persons you’ll have 20 persons thanking you in return.

And if you don't send this - who cares?
But do share this with someone. Deus it!

Air Nomads Airsoft Compensator Flash Hider

2009-06-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Health Advisory

2009-05-21T23:03:00.000-07:00

INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is caused by a novel flu virus that resulted from the reassortment of four viruses from pig, humans, and birds. There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from this virus. But, there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating these influenza A (H1N1) viruses. Influenza A (H1N1) is fatal to humans.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IN HUMANS

Similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as fever, headache, fatigue, muscle or joints pains, lack of appetite, runny nose, sore throat, and cough; vomiting or nausea; and diarrhea.

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of infected person.

Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

PREVENTION

-Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.

-Always wash hands with soap and water.

-Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

-Avoid close contact with sick people.

-Increase your body’s resistance

-Have at least 8 hours of sleep

- Be physically active

-Manage stress

-Drink plenty of fluids

-Eat nutritious food

Be vigilant!

If you have fever for two days or more, immediately consult a doctor.

For more information on Influenza A (H1N1), call (02) 711-1101 or 711-1002

These are all connection with To-DOH Alerto Laban sa Flu campaign and prepared by National Center for disease Prevention and Control National Center for Health Promotion.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer dated 03 May 2009 Sunday page A24

Please share to your love ones this health advisory. Spread Awareness not the virus.

Thanks- Deus

Upcoming Job Fairs

2009-05-21T22:52:00.000-07:00

Attention Job Seeker. Mark your calendar for the upcoming job fairs.

1. First Shoppers Choice and Job Fair and Career Symposium 2009 by Netmark International Inc. It will be on May 20-22, 2009 and it will be held at UPAA Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
2. Business Career Fair Manila 2009. It will be on May21-22, 2009 and it will be held at Atrium Ever Gotesco Mall, Ortigas Extention Pasig City.
3. Job Quest Employment Fair. It will be on May 22-23, 2009 and it will be held at Megatrade Hall, Hall 1.

If you happen to know some job fair in the country please email the author so we can disseminate the information for the others to know the job fairs. Let us help each other, spread the word.

- thanks.
Deus

Angono Petroglyphs in Binangonan

2009-05-11T23:09:00.000-07:00

By Deus

During Holy Weeks in the Philippines, people got taste of long vacation,--no class, and no work. Some stay in their home to spend quality time with their family; some take a plunge in beaches and on various resort; some do nothing they only want to have a rest/ peace of mind. Also it is a time in the year where people remember the sacrifice done of Lord Jesus Christ for redemption for our sins.

Last Black Saturday, I decided to spend the day walking, taking pictures and gave respect to the respective chapels I passed by. I walked by my footsteps; my itinerary started at Antipolo City and ended my travel at East Ridge Golf Club at Binangonan Rizal. In my adventure I met Lola Ina from Upper Sakura; she was kind enough to let me charged the battery of my digital camera for free. In our conversation, she told me a cave nearby that I might want to explore, then, I asked her the details. And eventually, I explore the cave and took me roughly two hours. The trail going to cave is very confusing. And take note of the pseudo entrance of the cave, you might end up tumbling down beneath the surface. It has many chambered and; boasts of massive rock formation, and skylights. I wanted to further explore the cave but the time doesn’t permit me. I endured mild dehydration because I only brought 500 ml of water. I’m looking for Gatorade or Rush Fitness Water in the Sari-Sari Store for faster rehydration but it was not available. Only Cobra Energy Drink was available. I bought one and drunk it. It replenished my energy but I’m still thirsty. Gatorade and Rush Fitness Water still the best for me. Prior to my exploration of the cave at Madrigal, I went to Angono Petroglyphs. It is considered as a highly significant cultural landmark because of it’s the oldest known work of art in the Philippines. Human and animal like figure are engraved on the rock wall made of volcanic tuff. The figures also considered the oldest known art work in the Philippines, dating back to circa 3000 B.C. I hope that more efforts should be done in the preservation of these one of a kind art work since vandalism is evident in the rock wall. Help us preserve these for the generations to come; we should share the beauty of nature not destroying it.

Much of the talking, I’ll organize an expedition but not in solo, now as a group. I’ll post the outcome of our exploration next time. A piece of an advice if you plan for solo expedition, please think twice. I suggest asking for guide from the local villager there.

Thank you for reading my blog. -Deus

Whore of Deception

2009-05-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

Attention bands in the music scene of Brutal Death/death metal/ grind core, i wrote a poem intended for you guys. If you want to use it just email and give me credits for the lyrics. Enjoy !

Whore of Deception

By Deus

We gave you our trust

Promises after promises

But only left are premises

Continue, our rage will burst

Turning the world around

Behold, Behold, Behold

Whore of deception

End for your desperation

Standing in the of misery – fuck your better half

For he is the reason why us living on depression

In the flame of hatred I beseech you dance for your redemption

Continue and you’ll see the fury of the nation

Allow me to give you the fucking decision

Cut throat, cut throat in two half

Blood will spilled on the promise land

Smashed head and scrambled brain will be fed to needy

Live in torment for you are so much greedy

Scraped vagina grilled on fire ready for the feast

Slice burned flesh all set for the beast

Bones were incinerated while teeth served as ornamental

Turning the world around

Behold, Behold, Behold

Whore of deception

End for your desperation

Pulp Summer Slam IX Countdown to Extinction

2009-05-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

On my previous post, I provide you details about the Pulp Summer Slam IX. Now, I’ll share my experienced from that congregation of Philippine Metal heads.

It was my eight times minus the second year due to unforeseen circumstances I don’t attended the concert. Many had changed for example the venue from Rizal Stadium in Pasig City to this new home of Pulp Summer Slam at Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City. As years passed the audience became younger and younger. Summer Slam on one way or another it helps build the Pinoy Metal Scene regardless of your music genre to its new level. Sometime we couldn’t differentiate which is local or the foreign bands from the rest. It only proves that we are competitive enough globally as music as concern.

Before the day of the concert, the rain heavy pouring down and three low pressure area were spotted by the PAGASA. I told to myself, it was doomed if the rain kept on falling. Morning, day of the concert; I’m hesitant because the rain was still falling down. But suddenly, it was after lunch then, the skies cleared and the prayer of the metal fans succeeded. So, I’m ready to go. I prepare myself again for an enduring entrance line up, for exhausting line up of crowd without sense of direction just to buy T-Shirt from Tribal Gear (time was wasted and enjoyment time lessen), and seemed endlessly waiting for your turn for the pungent smell portable comfort room. As always and might not be improved unless the organizer tried to become an audience or part of the crowd before they could act on these. As for security, they managed the crowd well but sometimes the bouncer our very annoying. Generally, the concert for me it turned to be big success. Thanks for the organizer Pulp Vernon Go, Julia Clarette from Eat Bulaga emcee and to all Sponsors like Red Horse Beer, Pizza Hut, Tribal Gear, and Smart Telecommunication and their staffs. ‘Mabuhay ang Philippine Metal Scene’.

A new breed of Metal up rises and ready to turn global.

I hope I can be a part of this growing community.

We have the power to change the society by sharing this message to your friends.

Thanks and regards,

Deus

Labor Day: Jobapalooza 2009

2009-04-29T19:04:00.000-07:00

By Deus

These will be the biggest gathering of jobless people in the country today. It is initiate by the government through the effort of Department of Labor and employment, Globe telecoms, BDO SM Mall of Asia, Jobstreet.com,Phil-job.net, STI, Philippine Online Chronicles, City of Manila, and City of Pasay. More than 300 employers and over 60,000 + jobs will be posted and ready for deployment. Registration starts at 9am at SM Mall of Asia. But, I won’t try my luck. Why? I am disappointed with the outcome of my application to the different employer I came a crossed. I have the experienced but the companies could only give me a cheap wages and sub standard benefits. Enough for my sentiments lets go back with the article. Be there early, employer wouldn’t wait you it is us needing the favor. But in reality, it should be vice versa, it’s the employer needs us. Employee is one key to success of every business. They should invest on us. If the employers want to have a decent people give them remorse as respect with wages and benefits. Sorry I got carried away again.

Labor Day- May 01, Jobapalooza 2009 will be exciting because 300+ employers will be there. Also, career talks, seminars, trainings, skills demonstration, distribution of training vouchers, scholarships will be given. A raffle: house & lot, “pangkabuhayan” packages and other freebies will add for excitement. And lastly, a concert by top Filipino bands will show off powers to close the program. A simple suggestions, be there on time, wear neat and appropriate clothing, be polite and bring a liter of patience because lots of negative persons will be there also. Shake them off and be smart. Good luck to all and God Bless.

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>Deus

(Status: jobless and professional tambay)

Philippine Metal Heads Congregation at Pulp Summer Slam Concert

2009-04-29T18:16:00.000-07:00

By Deus

To those who don’t know about Pulp Summer Slam, I’ll give some background. Pulp Summer Slam is an annual gathering of metal heads in the Philippines in where they congregate to listen good fucking music; and to worship their favorite metal bands. And also, to all die hard metal fan this is the place to be.
Now it is their 9th year of existence. I’m sure that these gathering will gonna be flooded by metal heads form different nearby areas at Amoranto Stadium. The gates will be open at 12pm. Lots of freebies a waits for the metal heads like 1 free Red Horse Beer; 50 pesos Discount for Pulp SummerSlam T-Shirt by Tribal Gear; Free Smart Buddy P30 load or SIM; 1 Free Bottle of Pepsi Max; 1 Free Slice of Pizza Hut Pizza; and lots of head banging bands featuring the foreign bands like Shadows Fall, Shepherds the weak, Goddamn, Kinglychee, Fire Fall Down, and Unholy Ground. The show will not be complete without the local act featuring Rico Blanco, The Dawn, Kamikazee, Bamboo, Greyhoundz, Quezo, Kapatid, Typecast, Slapshock, Dissent, Even, The Ambassadors, Skabeche, Chicosci, Nyctinasty, Sanctus, Andrea Marie, Bembol Rockers, Subscapular, Kjwan, Boy Elroy, Aurora, Mortal Fear, Hilera, Duster, Paraluman, Blacktooth Grin and other uprising underground bands. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a ticket it worth 240 pesos only. April 30, 2009 at Amoranto Stadium by 12pm onwards I’ll wait you there. I always wear black sando with number 5 in front and at the back with half sun rise design just approach me; I’m friendly. Most likely you would find me beside the control tower, right side fronting the stage. Have a great day!

Countdown to extinction starts now… 5.4.3.2.1 Hell Yeah!!!!!!

COMMONLY USED MEDICINES OR DRUGS

2009-04-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

Medicines are substance used for treating disease. In spite of advances of technology resulting from the outstanding success of drug manufacturer in producing drugs, there is still some uncertainty as to how we are use the medicines or drugs wisely and responsibility. Clearly some people have less knowledge about prescribing of drugs and misuse of drugs. In order to address the problems, details contains description of the commonly used listed under their generic and proprietary names are as follows:

Paracetamol

A non-narcotic ANALGESIC used to treat all forms of mild to moderate pain; although it is also effective in reducing high body temperature it has no capacity for relieving inflammation.

Side-effects:

There are few side-effects if dosage is low; high overdosage or prolonged use may result in liver dysfunction.

Warning:

Paracetamol should be administered with caution to patients with impaired liver function or who suffer from alcoholism.

Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin is a popular and widely used non-narcotic Analgesic, which also has Anti-Inflammatory properties and is useful in reducing high body temperature (Antipyretic). As an analgesic it relieves mild to moderate pain particularly headache, toothache, menstrual pain and the aches of rheumatic disease. Its temperature reducing capacity helps in the treatment of the common colds, fevers or influenza.

Side-effects:

Gastric irritation with or without haemorrhage is common, although such effects may be neutralized to some extent by taking the drug after food.

Warning:

Irritation of the stomach lining may, in susceptible patients, cause nausea, vomiting, headache, hyperventilation, and sometimes a state of confusion or delirium followed by coma.

Analgesic

A drug that relieves pain. And because pain is a subjective experience that can arise from many causes, there are many ways that drugs can be used to relieve it. However, the term analgesic is best restricted to two main classes of drug. First, the narcotic analgesics are drugs such as Morphine, which have powerful actions on the central nervous system and alter the perception of pain. Second, non-analgesics are drugs such as Aspirin, which have no serious tendency to produce dependence, but are by no means free of side-effects. As part from these two main classes, there are other drugs that are sometimes referred to as analgesics because of their ability to relieve the pain.

Phenylpropanolamine

A Sympathomimetic drug that has a strong relaxant effect on certain muscles of the body, including especially the muscles of the bladder that contract to allow urine to escape through the urethra. Therefore, the drug is primarily used under medical supervision to treat urinary inconsistence. However, it is used also to relieve the symptoms of some allergic disorder, such as asthma and hay fever, often when administered with an antihistamine.

Side-effects:

There are many anxiety, restlessness and insomnia, with dry mouth, sweating, and cold extremities; urinary retention may occur. Some patients experience tremor and heartbeat irregularities.

Warning:

It should not be administered to patients with high blood pressure (hypertension), over activity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), coronary heart disease or diabetes, or who are taking antidepressant drugs.

Salbutamol

A Bronchodilator, of the type known as a selective Beta-receptor stimulant, used to treat asthmatic bronchospasm, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is sometimes also used to prevent or delay premature labour. It has fewer cardiac side-effects than previous drugs of its type. It is administered orally in the form of tablets, as sustained-release tablets, as a sugar free liquid, and as an inhalant from aerosol, nebulizer, inhalation cartridge, powder disc, or ventilator; it is also administered by injection or infusion.

Side-effects:

There may be headache and nervous tension, associated with tingling of the fingertips and a fine tremor of the hands.

Warning:

It should be administered with caution to patients with disorders of the thyroid gland, heart disease or hypertension (high blood pressure), who are elderly, or who are pregnant.

Carbocisteine

A mucolytic drug, used accordingly to reduce viscosity of sputum and thus facilitate expectoration (the coughing up of sputum) in patients with disorders of the upper respiratory tract such as asthma and bronchitis. It may also used to treat accumulation of mucus in the middle ear in children.

Side-effects:

Uncommon, but there may be gastrointestinal disturbance, with nausea, or a rash.

Warning:

Carbocisteine should not be administered to patients with a peptic ulcer; it should be administered with caution to those who are pregnant.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

An Anti-histamine, one of the first to discover, used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever and urticaria, some forms of dermatitis, and some sensitivity reactions to drugs. Its additional sedative properties are useful in the treatment of some allergic conditions, but the fact that it is also an Antinauseant makes it useful in the treatment or prevention of travel sickness, vertigo, and infections of the inner and middle ears too. Administration is oral in the form of capsules.

Side-effects:

Sedation may effect patient’s capacity for speed of thought and movement; there may be headache and/ or weight gain, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances and visual problems.

Warning:

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride should not be administered to patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, intestinal obstruction, enlargement of the prostate glands, or peptic ulcer, or who are pregnant; it should be administered with caution to those who suffer from epilepsy or liver disease.

Dextromethorphan

An antitussive, an opiate that is used singly or in combination with other drugs in linctuses, syrups and lozenges to relieve dry or painful coughs.

Side-effects:

Constipation is a comparatively common side effect.

Warning:

Dextromethorphan should not be administered to patients who suffer from liver disease. Used as a linctus, it may cause sputum retention, which may be injurious to patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis (two conditions for which linctuses are common prescribed).

Mefenamic Acid

A non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, non-narcotic Analgesic. It is primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain in rheumatic disease and other musculo-skeletal disorders, although it may also be used either to reduce high body temperature (especially in children) or to lessen the pain of menstrual problems.

Side-effects:

There may be drowsiness and dizziness; some patients experience nausea; gastrointestinal disturbances may eventually result in ulceration. Treatment should be withdrawn if diarrhoea, jaundice, anaemia or sensitivity reactions such as asthma like symptoms occur.

Warning:

It should not be administered to patients with inflammations in the intestines, peptic ulcers or impaired liver or kidney function; or who are pregnant. It should be administered with caution to those with any allergic condition (including asthma). Prolonged treatment requires regular blood counts.

Ibuprofen

A non-steroidal, Anti-Inflammatory, non-narcotic Analgesic drug used primarily to treat the pain of rheumatism and other musculo-skeletal disorders, but also used sometimes to treat other forms of pain, including menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea). In its anti-inflammatory capacity it is not as powerful as many other drugs, however, and dosage tends to be high to compensate. Administration is oral in the form of tablets or sustained release capsules, or syrup.

Side-effects:

Administration with or following meals reduces the risk of gastrointestinal disturbance and nausea. But there may be headache, dizziness and ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and some patients experience sensitivity reactions or blood disorders. Occasionally, there is fluid retention.

Warning:

It shoud be administered with caution to patients with impaired liver or kidney function, gastric ulcers, or severe allergies (including asthma), or who are pregnant.

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Deus Meets the Arkanum Band

2009-02-10T03:49:00.000-08:00

Whenever I had a free time, going to a gig is one of way of killing time. I’ll enjoy and hang out with my friends.

Last 07 of February 2009, Basil and Gersen, bassist and drummer of the group Arkanum invited yours truly to their gig and apparently it is also anniversary of the Middle Class Production in which the band are line up.

We arrived at 9 Mile Resto Bar by 9 in the evening. The organizer gave us a warmth welcome and had been lined up. The night was so young when we had rounds of beer. Rounds after rounds of Red Horse Strong Beer, until alcohol ruled our sane. Our ears were filled by different fucking genre.

And we thought of having fun but waiting seemed forever. Every time emcee announced the list of participants the list always suddenly changed. We don’t know why, we thought it is a first come first serve basis. We were certain that our band came early to this band; I won’t tell the name of this band that just came late. And then waiting is finally over when the Arkanum found its way to the stage. They ripped them off and ate them alive was my impressions lingered when we leaved the fuckhead place.

Now I knew what made boys separated to man.

Let Us Start Again

2009-01-19T19:05:00.000-08:00

A thing happened to me recently that changed my life forever. I don’t know why it happened or whether by accident or design. If only one thing happened differently, maybe the event won’t happen. I saw the danger but I don’t react sooner. But life is what it is, with anyone control. I’m out of focus with no direction. I had to let go.

BUT, I’m alright now, facing life squarely. If you want to know more about the things that come up, guess you should check out my other blog. I’m on the process of uploading it. I’ll coin it, My Love Story Tragedy.

I’ll keep you posted. Thanks.

I Survived Mt. Makiling

2008-08-25T23:24:00.000-07:00

Last August 24 to 25 2008, I survived Mt. Makiling (San Bartolome trail).
Ooopps. It is just a teaser for my recently travel adventure. The full story will be coming out soon.

Deus

What is PERA?

2008-08-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

PERA simply means Personal Equity and Retirement Account, ‘a pillar of pension reform’ according to the principally authored and sponsored the law Senator Edgardo J. Angara. The lack of dependable retirement plan for both overseas and domestic labor force pushed Senator Angara to file the PERA bill, with the goal of attracting voluntary long-term savings that will ensure financial security during retirement. His efforts had paid-off when last 22 of August 2008 Malacañang signed the PERA bill into law.

For more details, please read the press release below:

August 22, 2008

PERA SIGNED INTO LAW

The Personal Equity and Retirement Account, a supplementary private retirement plan for all public and private employees that especially targets overseas Filipino workers, was signed into law today by Malacañang.

"This is one of the best ways to accumulate savings. It will greatly augment Filipinos' retirement plan. People are generally scared of retiring, especially Filipinos, because we are not savings conscious and the pension we get from government - either SSS or GSIS - is usually inadequate for our sunset years. PERA will help retirees live more comfortably," said Senator Edgardo J. Angara, chairman of the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institutions.

"Filipino workers generally look at retirement with apprehension as it translates to a loss of income and the lack of retirement benefits. The absence of a dependable retirement plan - and thus the financial uncertainty that goes with it - could make retirement a source of insecurity rather than comfort," said Angara, who principally authored and sponsored the law.

He added, "PERA will address this situation and fill a void in the country's retirement scheme where a large number of working Filipinos are slipping through."

The National Statistics Office reported that the country has a labor force of about 35.81 million, representing a 64% labor participation rate. Of this, only 78% are members of government-initiated pension funds: 26.49 million for SSS and 1.4 million for GSIS.

About 8 million Filipinos have no pension or retirement savings to look forward to.

"Take, for instance, the experience of Overseas Filipino Workers who make a huge contribution to our economy in terms of foreign remittances. Their remittances provide for their families' present consumption - buying a house, paying for their kids' tuition, setting up small businesses - but leave very little savings for one's retirement," he continued.

Under the PERA bill, an individual contributor may make a total maximum annual contribution of P100,000.00 to his PERA account. The contributor shall be given an income tax credit equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total PERA contribution. Income from the contribution as well as the eventual distribution of the PERA to the contributor shall be tax-exempt. This amount is withdrawable when the contributor reaches the age of 55.

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Related article:

http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2007/1121_angara1.asp

“November 21, 2007

Senator Edgardo J. Angara today earnestly pushes for the immediate passage of the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) bill to create a more dependable and stable pension that will ensure financial security during retirement.

"From January to July 2007, OFWs have remitted US$8.1 billion back to the economy. While these remittances fund immediate needs, a substantial part should also be devoted to saving for one's retirement," said Senator Angara, who chairs the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institutions…….”

Is Adobo a Filipino Cuisine?

2008-06-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

by deus

Before we proceed lets describe, What is Adobo? According to Wikipedia. ‘Adobo is the Spanish word for seasoning or marinade. The noun form is used to describe the actual marinade or seasoning mix, and the term used for a meat which has been marinated or seasoned with an adobo is referred to having been adobada.’

For the simplicity of cooking procedure and requires just a handful of ingredients, It is definitely of the first Filipino dishes must learn to cook. It is slow-cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. There are many variations of adobo. The most widely preferred traditionally is pork and followed by chicken adobo, although chicken adobo is very popular these days for health reasons. For additional information, The Black Eyed Peas member Mr. Allan Pineda or widely known as apl.de.ap, a Filipino-American, has a song called Bebot that mentions his life in the barrio in the Philipines wherein his food is usually Chicken Adobo.

Mr. Irwin once posted.
‘if your aware that the preparation of Adobo was introduced to the Philippines by some of the original Portuguese Priests, together with the Bay Leaf, and more importantly the Chili Pepper thru the Black Ships who traded spices in the Orient.
There are several Adobo Type dishes popular in Goan, Japanese and Chinese variations.
But the Philippines is to my taste by far the best, plus most versatile with Chicken Pork or Goat and other Meats.’
Also, adobo is one of the common packed foods brought by Filipino mountaineers during climbs because of its relatively long shelf-life. The adobo has vinegar in its ingredient, which inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Here is as follows the usual recipe of adobo:

Adobo

Ingredients:
1 kilo of pork/ chicken
1cup of vinegar
¾ cup soy sauce
¼ tsp. Black Peppercorn
1 clove garlic
Bay leaf
Cooking oil

Procedure:
Mix all ingredients in one pan and allow to boil. Simmer over low fire until 1 kilo of pork/ chicken is tender. Remove remaining sauce from pan. Add a little cooking oil and fry pork/ chicken until it turns golden brown. Return sauce to pan and simmer for two or more minutes. Remove from fire and let cool before eating.

Adobo is eaten by virtually all Filipinos, regardless of social standing, home province or region. Because of its long shelf-life and adaptability to different uses, adobo is often the first thing to go into the traveller’s checklist when Filipinos go to the beach or long day trip on holiday. It is essentially the national dish of the Philippines. Adobo dish is indeed a Filipino cuisine. Grab it into your nearest Filipino favorite restaurants and or carinderia.

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ENACTING A REAL PROPERTY TAX CODE

2008-05-01T09:30:00.000-07:00

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 464
ENACTING A REAL PROPERTY TAX CODE.

WHEREAS, this country cannot progress steadily if its local governments are not potent political subdivisions contributing their proportionate shares to national progress;

WHEREAS, the past decade saw the passage of the Local Autonomy Act, the Barrio Charter, the Decentralization Act and other pieces of legislation intended to make local governments financially self-reliant and stable;

WHEREAS, it is very apparent that in spite of all these laws, local governments still find difficulty in providing adequate funds with which to underwrite basic and essential public services within their respective areas of responsibility;

WHEREAS, studies show that one of the main reasons behind this is the failure of local governments to fully tap the income potentialities of the real property tax;

WHEREAS, to remedy the situation, there is an urgent and compelling need to upgrade assessment services by updating assessment techniques, procedures and practices and thereby bring about equitable distribution of the realty tax burden among real property owners throughout the country;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution do hereby adopt, promulgate and decree, as it hereby adopted, promulgated and decreed, as part of the law of the land, this decree entitled "The Real Property Tax Code", the context of which follows:

CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Scope. — This Code shall govern the appraisal and assessment of real property for purposes of taxation by provinces, cities and municipalities, as well as the levy, collection and administration of real property tax.
Sec. 2. Fundamental Principles. — The appraisal and assessment of real property for taxation purposes shall be guided by the following fundamental principles:(1) Real property shall be appraised at its current and fair market value;(2) The appraisal of real property shall be uniform in each local political subdivision;(3) Real property shall be classified for assessment purposes on the basis of its actual use;(4) Real property shall be assessed on the basis of a uniform standard of value within each local political subdivision;(5) In no case shall the appraisal and assessment of real property for taxation purposes and the collection of the real property tax be let to any private person; and(6) The goal of property assessment shall be the equitable distribution of the tax burden.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — When used in this Code (a) Actual use — shall refer to the purpose for which the property is principally or predominantly utilized by the persons in possession of the property.(b) Ad Valorem tax — is a levy on real property determined on the basis of a fixed proportion of the value of the property.(c) Agricultural land — land devoted principally to the raising of crops such as rice, corn, sugar cane, tobacco, coconut, etc., or to pasturing, dairying, inland fishery, salt making, and other agricultural uses, including timberlands and forest lands.(d) Appraisal — is the act or process of determining the value of a property as of a specific date for a specific purpose.(e) Assessment — the act or process of determining the value of a property, or proportion thereof, subject to tax, including the discovery, listing and appraisal of properties.(f) Assessment level — is the percentage applied to the market value to determine the taxable or assessed value of the property.(g) Assessed Value — the value placed on taxable property by the assessor for ad valorem tax purposes. The assessed value when multiplied by the tax rate will produce the amount of tax due. It is synonymous to "taxable value."(h) Commercial land — land devoted principally to commercial purposes, and generally for the object of profit.(i) Depreciated Value — the value remaining after deducting depreciation from either the replacement cost or the reproduction cost.(j) Economic life — the estimated period over which it is anticipated that a machinery may profitably be utilized.(k) Improvements — Is a valuable addition made to property or an amelioration in its condition, amounting to more than more repairs or replacement of waste, costing labor or capital, and intended to enhance its value, beauty or utility or to adapt it for new or further purposes.(l) Industrial land — land developed principally to industry as capital investment.(m) Machinery — shall embrace machines, mechanical contrivances, instruments, appliances and apparatus attached to the real estate. It includes the physical facilities available for production, as well as the installations and appurtenant service facilities, together with all other equipment designed for or essential to its manufacturing, industrial or agricultural purposes.(n) Market value — is defined as "the highest price estimated in terms of money which the property will buy if exposed for sale in the open market allowing a reasonable time to find a purchaser who buys with knowledge of all the uses to which it is adapted and for which it is capable of being used." It is also referred to as `the price which a willing seller would sell and willing buyer would buy, neither being under abnormal pressure."(o) Mineral lands — are those lands in which minerals exist in sufficient quantity or grade to justify the necessary expenditures to be incurred in extracting and utilizing such minerals.(p) Original cost — for newly acquired machinery not yet depreciated and appraised within the year of its purchase, refers to the actual cost of the machinery to its present owner (plus the cost of transportation, handling and installation at the present site).(q) Reassessment — the assigning of new assessed values to property, particularly real estate, as the result of a general, partial or individual reappraisal of the property.(r) Remaining economic life — the period of time (years) from the date of appraisal to the date when the machinery becomes valueless.(s) Remaining value — the value corresponding to the remaining useful life of the machinery.(t) Replacement or reproduction cost (new) — the cost that would be incurred on the basis of current prices, in acquiring an equally desirable substitute property, or the cost of reproducing a new replica property on the basis of current prices with the same or closely similar material.(u) Residential land — land principally devoted to habitation.
Sec. 4. Administration of the Real Property Tax. — The Department of Finance shall be primarily responsible for the proper, efficient and effective administration of the real property tax and for this purpose it shall:

a) Evolve a comprehensive system of real property appraisal that will ensure fair and realistic property valuations for taxation purposes;(b) Establish uniform assessment methods and procedures that will equalize property values in each local political subdivision:(c) Ensure that the ad valorem tax on real property shall be just, uniform and equitable;(d) Adopt the necessary measures that will promote maximum tax collection efficiency at the local levels;(e) Provide for the optimum utilization by the local governments of the proceeds from the real property tax; and (f) Formulate and adopt policies and procedures that will improve technical skills and develop reasonable standards of performance in the local assessment and treasury services.In order to attain the foregoing objectives, the Secretary of Finance shall exercise direct executive supervision over all assessment and treasury officials and personnel in the local governments.

CHAPTER IIAPPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 5. Appraisal of Real Property. — All real property, whether taxable or exempt, shall be appraised at the current and fair market value prevailing in the locality where the property is situated.
Sec. 6. Declarations of Real Property by Owner or Administrator. — It shall be the duty of all persons, natural or juridical, owning or administering real property, including the improvements therein, within a city or municipality, or their duly authorized representative, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and file with the provincial or city assessor, a sworn statement declaring the true value of their property, whether previously declared or undeclared, taxable or exempt, which shall be the current and fair market value of the property, as determined by the declarant. Such declaration shall contain a description of the property sufficient in detail to enable the assessor or his deputy to identify the same for assessment purposes. The sworn declaration of real property herein referred to shall be filed with the assessor concerned once every five years during the period from January first to June thirtieth, commencing with the calendar year 1977, unless required earlier by the Secretary of Finance.
Sec. 7. Declaration of Real Property by the Assessor. — When any person, natural or juridical, by whom real property is required to be declared under Section six hereof refuses or fails for any reason to make such declaration within the time prescribed, the provincial or city assessor shall himself declare the property in the name of the defaulting owner, if known, or against an unknown owner, as the case may be, and shall assess the property for taxation in accordance with the provisions of this Code. No oath shall be required of a declaration thus made by the provincial or city assessor.
Sec. 8. Listing of Real Property in the Assessment Rolls. — In every province and city, there shall be prepared and maintained by the provincial or city assessor an assessment roll wherein shall be listed all real property, whether taxable or exempt, located within the province or city. Real property shall be listed and valued in the name of the owner or administrator, or anyone having legal interest in the property.The undivided real property of a deceased person may be listed and valued in the name of the estate, or of the heirs and devisee without designating them individually; and undivided real property other than owned by a deceased may be listed and valued in the name of one or more co-owners; Provided; however, That such heir, devisee or co-owner shall be liable severally for all obligations imposed by this Code and for the payment of the real property tax with respect to the undivided property.The real property of a corporation, partnership or association shall be entered and assessed in the same manner as that of an individual.Real property owned by the Republic of the Philippines, its political subdivisions and any government-owned corporation so exempt by its charter, the beneficial use of which has been granted, for consideration or otherwise, to a taxable person, shall be listed for purposes of taxation in the name of the grantee, or of the public entity if such property has been acquired for resale or lease.The assessment roll shall be prepared in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Finance.
Sec. 9. Proof of Exemption of Real Property from Taxation. — Every person by or for whom real property is declared, who shall claim tax exemption for such property under this Code shall file with the provincial or city assessor within thirty days from the date of the declaration of real property sufficient documentary evidence in support of such claim, including corporate charters, titles or ownerships, articles of incorporation, by-laws, contracts, affidavits and certifications and mortgage deeds, and similar documents.If the required evidence is not submitted within the period herein prescribed, the property shall be listed as taxable in the assessment roll. However, it shall be proven to be tax exempt the same shall be dropped from the roll of taxable properties.
Sec. 10. Real property Identification System. — All declarations of real property made under the provisions of this Code shall be kept and filed under a uniform identification system to be established by the provincial of city assessors in accordance with the rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Finance.
Sec. 11. Notification of Transfer of Real Property Ownership. — Any person who shall transfer real property ownership to another shall notify the assessor of the province or city wherein the property is situated within sixty days from the date of such transfer. The notification shall include the particulars of the transfer, description of the property alienated, and the name and address of the transferee.
Sec. 12. Duty of Register of Deeds to Apprise Assessor of Real Property Listed in Registry. — To ascertain whether or not any real property entered in the Registry of Property has escaped discovery and listing for the purpose of taxation, the Register of Deeds shall prepare and submit to the provincial or city assessor, within two years from the date of approval of this Code an abstract of his registry, which shall include brief but sufficient description of the real properties entered therein, their present owners and the dates of their most recent transfer or alienation's accompanied by copies of corresponding deeds of sale, donation or partition or other form of alienation.It shall also be the duty of the Register of Deeds to require every person who shall present for registration a document of transfer, alienation or encumbrance of real property to accompany the same with a certificate to the effect that the real property subject of the transfer, alienation or encumbrance, as the case may be, has been fully paid of all real property taxes due thereon. Failure to provide such certificate shall be a valid cause for the Register of Deeds to refuse the registration of the document.
Sec. 13. Duty of Official Issuing Building Permit or Certificates of Registration of Machinery to Transmit Copy to Assessor. — Any public official or employee who may now or hereafter be required by law or regulation to issue to any person a permit for the construction, addition, repair or renovation of a building or permanent improvement, on land, or a certificate or registration for any machinery, including machines, mechanical contrivances, and apparatus, attached or affixed on land, or to another real property shall transmit a copy of such permit or certificate, within thirty days of its issuance, to the assessor of the province or city wherein the property is situated.
Sec. 14. Duty of Surveyors to Furnish Copy of Plans to Assessors. — It shall be the duty of all surveyors, public or private, to furnish free of charge to the assessor of the province or city where the land is located with a white or blue print copy of each of all approved original or subdivision plans or maps of surveys executed by them within thirty days from receipt of such plans from the Bureau of Land or Land Registration Commission or the National Urban Planning Commission, as the case may be.
Sec. 15. Preparation of Schedule of Values. — Before any general revision of property assessments is made, as provided in this Code, there shall be prepared for the province or city a Schedule of Market Values for the different classes of real property therein situated in such form and detail as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of Finance.
Said schedule, together with an abstract of the data on which it is based, shall be submitted to the Secretary of Finance for review not later than the thirty-first day of December immediately preceding the calendar year the general revision of assessments shall be undertaken. The Secretary of Finance shall have ninety days from the date or receipt within which to review said schedule to determine whether it conforms with the provisions of this Code.
Sec. 16. Authority of Assessor to Take Evidence. — For the purpose of obtaining information on which to base the market value of any real property, the provincial or city assessor, or his deputy, may summon witnesses, administer oaths and take deposition, concerning the property, its ownership, amount, nature and value.
Sec. 17. Amendment of Schedules of Market Values. — For the correction of errors or inequalities in any schedule of market values, the provincial or city assessor shall, on his own initiative or upon the direction of the Secretary of Finance, prepare an amendment designed to remedy such errors or inequalities. Such amendments shall likewise be subject to review by the Secretary of Finance within ninety days from the date of receipt thereof.
Sec. 18. Classes of Real Property for Assessment Purposes. — For purposes of assessment, real property shall be classified as residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial and also as mineral in the case of lands.Mineral lands shall be further classified as follows:(a) Metallic mineral lands, which shall include:(1) Patented lode mining claims, producing or non-producing;(2) Unpatented producing lode mining claims which may be patented;(3) Unpatented non-producing the lode mining claims which may be patented;(4) Patented placer mining claims, producing or non-producing;(5) Unpatented producing placer mining claims which may be patented; and(6) Unpatented non-producing placer mining claims which may be patented.(b) Non-metallic mineral lands, which shall include:(1) Patented, producing or non-producing;(2) Unpatented, producing which may be patented; and(3) Unpatented, non-producing, which may be patented.Definition of Terms. — "Patented" mineral lands are those lands covered by a duly issue mineral patent signed by the President of the Philippines."Unpatented" mineral lands are those lands which were located as mining claims under the provisions of the Philippine Bill of 1902 but are not yet covered by a mineral patent."Producing patented mineral claims" are those claims producing minerals for commercial purposes."Non-producing patented mineral claims" are those claims which are only in the stage of exploration and development and has not produced minerals for commercial production.A "lode mineral claim" is a parcel of mineral lands containing a vein, lode, ledge, lens, or mass of ore in place which has been located in accordance with law.A "placer claim" is that which does not come under the definition of "lode mineral claim.""Placer deposits" are in loose, fragmentary or broken rocks, boulders, floats, beds or deposits."Metallic" deposits are those which contain any of the metallic elements or minerals, or their combination, such as gold, silver, platinum, tin, chromium, iron, manganese, copper, nickel, lead, zinc cinnabar, tungsten and the like."Non-metallic" deposits are all other deposits not covered by the above "metallic" deposits.In case of conflict between the above definitions and those appearing in the Mining Act as amended, the latter shall prevail.Special Classes of Real Property. -All lands, buildings and other improvements thereon, actually, directly and exclusively used for educational, cultural, recreational or scientific purposes, as well as hospitals not owned and operated by the government or by any of its instrumentalities, shall be classified as special.
Sec. 19. Actual Use of Real Property as Basis for Assessment. — Real property shall be assessed on the basis of its actual use regardless of where located and whoever uses it.The Secretary of Finance shall issue guidelines for the proper implementation of the provisions of this Section.
Sec. 20. Assessment Levels. — The assessment levels to be applied to the current market values of real property for taxation purposes shall be as follows:(a) On Lands. — The assessment levels in the province or city shall be maintained at the current levels of thirty per cent for residential lands; forty per cent for agricultural lands; and fifty per cent for commercial or industrial lands.(b) Mineral Lands. — For purposes of taxation, mineral lands not covered by lease shall be appraised at fifty per cent of their market value to be determined by the Secretary of Finance upon consultation with the Director of Mines: Provided, however, that mineral lands covered by leases shall be declared for taxation purposes either by the owner of the land or lessee and the assessment level thereof shall be maintained at the current level of fifty per cent.(c) On Buildings, Machineries and other Improvements. — The assessment levels now prevailing in the province or city shall be maintained but which shall in no case be lower than the assessment levels for lands hereinabove prescribed nor more than eighty per cent of the market value, except buildings used exclusively for residential purpose.(d) Special Classes. — The assessment level for all lands, buildings and other improvement thereon, actually, directly and exclusively used for educational, cultural or scientific purposes, as well as hospitals not owned and operated by the government or by any of its instrumentalities shall be fifteen per cent of the market value of such property and for those exclusively used for recreational purposes, thirty per cent of their market value.For the First general revision of assessments to be undertaken after the approval of this Code and every five years thereafter, the assessment levels hereinabove prescribed for the different classes of real property may be increased at rates to be fixed by the Secretary of Finance but in no case shall such increase in rates exceed ten per cent of the assessment levels herein prescribed for each class of real property.
Sec. 21. General Revision of Assessments. — Beginning with the calendar year 1978, the provincial or city assessor shall make a general revision of real property assessments in the province or city to take effect January 1, 1979, and once every five years thereafter: Provided, however, That if property values in a province or city, or in any municipality, have greatly changed since the last general revision, the provincial or city assessor may, with the approval of the Secretary of Finance or upon his direction, undertake a general revision of assessments in the province or city, or in any municipality before the fifth year from the effectively of the last general revision.

Sec. 22. Valuation of Real Property. — Upon the discovery of real property or during the general revision of property assessments as provided in Section twenty-one of this Code or at any time when requested by the person in whose name the property is declared, the provincial or city assessor or his authorized deputy shall make an appraisal and assessment in accordance with Section five hereof of the real property listed and described in the declaration irrespective of any previous assessment or taxpayer's valuation thereon: Provided; however, That the assessment of real property shall not be increased oftener than once every five years in the absence of new improvements increasing the value of said property or of any change in its use, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
Sec. 23. Certification of Revised Values to the Secretary of Finance. — When the provincial or city assessor shall have finished a general revision of property assessments for any province, municipality or city, he shall so certify to the Secretary of Finance and the assessments shall become effective and taxes shall accrue and be payable thereunder in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Sec. 24. Date of Effectivity of Assessment or Reassessment. — All assessments or reassessments made after the first day of January of any year shall take effect on the first day of January of the succeeding year: Provided, however, That the reassessment of real property due to its partial or total destruction, or to a major change in its actual use, or to any great and sudden inflation or deflation of real property values, or to the gross illegality of the assessment when made or to any other abnormal cause, shall be made within ninety days from the date any such cause or causes occurred, the same to take effect at the beginning of the quarter next following the reassessment.
Sec. 25. Assessment of Property Subject to Back Taxes. — Real property declared for the first time shall have back taxes assessed against it for the period during which it would have been liable if assessed from the first in proper course but in no case for more than ten years prior to the year of initial assessment; Provided, however, that the back taxes shall be computed on the basis of the applicable schedule of values in force during the corresponding period.If said taxes are paid before the expiration of the tax collection period next ensuing, no penalty for delinquency shall be imposed, otherwise the taxes shall be subject to all the penalties to which they would have been liable and had they originally become delinquent after assessment of the property in the usual course.
Sec. 26. Binding effect of Assessment or Reassessment. — All assessments and reassessments made under the provisions of this Code shall be valid and binding on all persons having legal interest on the property.
Sec. 27. Notification of New or Revised Assessments. — When real property is assessed for the first time or when an exercising assessment is increased or decreased, the province or city shall within thirty days give written notice of such new or revised assessment to the person in whose name the property is declared. The notice may be delivered personally to such person or to the occupant in possession, if any, or by mail to the last known address of the person to be served, or through the assistance of the barrio captain.
Sec. 28. Appraising Machinery. — The current market value of the machinery shall be determined on the basis of the original cost in the case of newly acquired machinery not yet depreciated and is appraised within the year of its purchase. In the case of all others, the current market value shall be determined by dividing the remaining economic life of the machinery by its economic life and multiplied by the replacement or reproduction cost (new) of said machinery.If the machinery is imported, replacement or reproduction cost (new) shall be the original acquisition cost which would normally include such costs as freight and insurance charges, brokerage, arrastre and handling, customs duties and taxes plus cost of inland transportation and handling, and significant installation charges at the present site. The cost in foreign currency of imported machinery shall be converted to peso cost on the basis of foreign currency exchange rates as fixed by the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Sec. 29. Depreciation Allowance for Machinery. — For purposes of assessment, a depreciation allowance shall be made for machinery at a rate not exceeding ten per cent of its original cost or its replacement or reproduction cost (new), as the case may be, for each year of use: Provided, That the remaining value for all kinds of machinery shall be fixed at not less than twenty per cent of such original or replacement cost for so long as the machinery is useful and in operation.CHAPTER IIIASSESSMENT APPEALS
Sec. 30. Local Board of Assessment Appeals. — Any owner who is not satisfied with the action of the provincial or city assessor in the assessment of his property may, within sixty days from the date of receipt by him of the written notice of assessment as provided in this Code, appeal to the Board of Assessment appeals of the province or city, by filing with it a petition under oath using the form prescribed for the purpose, together with copies of the tax declarations and such affidavit or documents submitted in support of the appeal.
Sec. 31. Organization, Powers and Functions of the local Board of Assessment Appeals. — The Local Board of Assessment Appeals shall be composed of three members: the Register of Deeds, as Chairman, the Provincial of City Auditor and the Provincial or City Engineer, as Members, who shall serve as such in an ex-officio capacity without additional compensation. In provinces or cities without Provincial or City Engineers, the Highway District Engineer shall serve as member of the Board, likewise in an ex-officio capacity without additional compensation. In the absence of a regular appointee, the officer performing the duties of the Register of Deeds, or the Provincial or City Auditor, or the Provincial, City or Highway District Engineer whether in an acting capacity or as a duly-designated officer-in-charge shall automatically become the Chairman or member of the said Board, as the case may be.The Chairman of the Board shall have the power to designate any government employee of the province or city to serve as Secretary of the Board also without additional compensation.The Chairman and members of the Local Board shall enter into the duties of their respective positions without need of further appointment or special designation immediately upon approval of this Code. The members of the Board shall each take the following oath, copy of which shall be furnished the Secretary of Finance:"I ____________, having been appointed to the position of __________, hereby solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge to the best of my ability and duties of my present position and of all others I may hereafter hold under the Republic of the Philippines, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Philippines; and that I will obey the laws, legal orders, and decrees promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Republic of the Philippines; and that I will well and truly hear and determine all matters and issues between taxpayers and the provincial or city assessor submitted for my decision, and that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily, without mental reservation or purpose of evasion.So help me God._________________SignatureSUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before as this ______ day of __________ A.D. _________ at ____________ Philippines.__________________________Signature of Officer administering oath"
Sec. 32. Meetings. — The local Board shall hold sessions at least once a month, and as often as may be necessary for the prompt disposition of the appealed cases pending before it. No member of the Board shall be entitled to per diems or traveling expenses for his attendance in Board sessions, except when conducting an ocular inspection in connection with a case under appeal.

Fingernail Test

2008-03-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

HOW TO DETECT A 2-WAY MIRROR:
When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc. How many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror ( i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them).

There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it.

So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at? Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.

However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, FOR IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR! So remember , every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything. It is simple to do, and it might save you from getting "visually raped"!

This is a really good thing to do. The reason there is a gap on a real mirror, is because the silver is on the back of the mirror UNDER the glass. As a two-way mirror, the silver is on the surface. Keep it in mind!

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PGMA Downfall

2008-02-24T09:05:00.000-08:00

Written by : Deus

ZTE Star witness Mr. Jun Lozada made an appearance to the media ‘preaching’ all the things he knows about the ZTE broadband deal that led to disclose some prominent persons like FG Mike Arroyo, Benhur Abalos, Neri, Lucio Tan and many more. And made him fame-an instant star or in a civilized manner made an impact to the Filipino public by beseeching their random thoughts. Also perhaps, should I say the forerunner of storm of revolt that was to scatter to the winds all seeds of reaction. He manages to get the sympathy of religious sector and opposition persona. Clearly, they wanted to portray the 1986 People Power that ousts the dictatorship regime of Marcos. Started last week they began to render the new version of People Power to overthrow PGMA regime, they said they want to stop the corruption.
I’m only wondering why they want to overthrown the President in the first place the problem is not the president it’s the system and following of procedures. After they oust PGMA, what will happen next? They don’t have concrete platform for the new system or new order. Emancipation can only be attaining by means of proper reform, good laws and strict implementation of rules. We should spread the sunshine until then the reality of welfare of the common goods will be possible. Why not help build the society you want to live in.

Yuwie Make Money Online Scam

2008-02-03T21:51:00.000-08:00

You want million cash. It’s yours to take. Just invite friends and sign up. For a background, Yuwie is a Social Networking website much like MySpace or FaceBook or also Friendster, but they pay us for participating by sharing the ad revenue that's generated from all the traffic we encourage with our content. The more fun you have, the more pages get viewed, the more ads get displayed and the more money we can make.

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COMMONLY USED MEDICINES OR DRUGS

2008-01-23T17:10:00.000-08:00

Branded or Generic it makes no difference?

Medicines are substance used for treating disease. In spite of advances of technology resulting from the outstanding success of drug manufacturer in producing drugs, there is still some uncertainty as to how we are use the medicines or drugs wisely and responsibility. Clearly some people have less knowledge about prescribing of drugs and misuse of drugs. In order to address the problems, details contains description of the commonly used listed under their generic and proprietary names are as follows:

Paracetamol
A non-narcotic ANALGESIC used to treat all forms of mild to moderate pain; although it is also effective in reducing high body temperature it has no capacity for relieving inflammation.

Side-effects:
There are few side-effects if dosage is low; high overdosage or prolonged use may result in liver dysfunction.
Warning:
Paracetamol should be administered with caution to patients with impaired liver function or who suffer from alcoholism.

Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin is a popular and widely used non-narcotic Analgesic, which also has Anti-Inflammatory properties and is useful in reducing high body temperature (Antipyretic). As an analgesic it relieves mild to moderate pain particularly headache, toothache, menstrual pain and the aches of rheumatic disease. Its temperature reducing capacity helps in the treatment of the common colds, fevers or influenza.

Side-effects:
Gastric irritation with or without haemorrhage is common, although such effects may be neutralized to some extent by taking the drug after food.
Warning:
Irritation of the stomach lining may, in susceptible patients, cause nausea, vomiting, headache, hyperventilation, and sometimes a state of confusion or delirium followed by coma.

Analgesic
A drug that relieves pain. And because pain is a subjective experience that can arise from many causes, there are many ways that drugs can be used to relieve it. However, the term analgesic is best restricted to two main classes of drug. First, the narcotic analgesics are drugs such as Morphine, which have powerful actions on the central nervous system and alter the perception of pain. Second, non-analgesics are drugs such as Aspirin, which have no serious tendency to produce dependence, but are by no means free of side-effects. As part from these two main classes, there are other drugs that are sometimes referred to as analgesics because of their ability to relieve the pain.

Phenylpropanolamine
A Sympathomimetic drug that has a strong relaxant effect on certain muscles of the body, including especially the muscles of the bladder that contract to allow urine to escape through the urethra. Therefore, the drug is primarily used under medical supervision to treat urinary inconsistence. However, it is used also to relieve the symptoms of some allergic disorder, such as asthma and hay fever, often when administered with an antihistamine.

Side-effects:
There are many anxiety, restlessness and insomnia, with dry mouth, sweating, and cold extremities; urinary retention may occur. Some patients experience tremor and heartbeat irregularities.
Warning:
It should not be administered to patients with high blood pressure (hypertension), over activity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), coronary heart disease or diabetes, or who are taking antidepressant drugs.

Salbutamol
A Bronchodilator, of the type known as a selective Beta-receptor stimulant, used to treat asthmatic bronchospasm, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is sometimes also used to prevent or delay premature labour. It has fewer cardiac side-effects than previous drugs of its type. It is administered orally in the form of tablets, as sustained-release tablets, as a sugar free liquid, and as an inhalant from aerosol, nebulizer, inhalation cartridge, powder disc, or ventilator; it is also administered by injection or infusion.

Side-effects:
There may be headache and nervous tension, associated with tingling of the fingertips and a fine tremor of the hands.
Warning:
It should be administered with caution to patients with disorders of the thyroid gland, heart disease or hypertension (high blood pressure), who are elderly, or who are pregnant.

Carbocisteine
A mucolytic drug, used accordingly to reduce viscosity of sputum and thus facilitate expectoration (the coughing up of sputum) in patients with disorders of the upper respiratory tract such as asthma and bronchitis. It may also used to treat accumulation of mucus in the middle ear in children.

Side-effects:
Uncommon, but there may be gastrointestinal disturbance, with nausea, or a rash.

Warning:
Carbocisteine should not be administered to patients with a peptic ulcer; it should be administered with caution to those who are pregnant.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
An Anti-histamine, one of the first to discover, used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever and urticaria, some forms of dermatitis, and some sensitivity reactions to drugs. Its additional sedative properties are useful in the treatment of some allergic conditions, but the fact that it is also an Antinauseant makes it useful in the treatment or prevention of travel sickness, vertigo, and infections of the inner and middle ears too. Administration is oral in the form of capsules.

Side-effects:
Sedation may effect patient’s capacity for speed of thought and movement; there may be headache and/ or weight gain, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances and visual problems.

Warning:
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride should not be administered to patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, intestinal obstruction, enlargement of the prostate glands, or peptic ulcer, or who are pregnant; it should be administered with caution to those who suffer from epilepsy or liver disease.

Dextromethorphan
An antitussive, an opiate that is used singly or in combination with other drugs in linctuses, syrups and lozenges to relieve dry or painful coughs.

Side-effects:
Constipation is a comparatively common side effect.

Warning:
Dextromethorphan should not be administered to patients who suffer from liver disease. Used as a linctus, it may cause sputum retention, which may be injurious to patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis (two conditions for which linctuses are common prescribed).

Mefenamic Acid
A non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, non-narcotic Analgesic. It is primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain in rheumatic disease and other musculo-skeletal disorders, although it may also be used either to reduce high body temperature (especially in children) or to lessen the pain of menstrual problems.

Side-effects:
There may be drowsiness and dizziness; some patients experience nausea; gastrointestinal disturbances may eventually result in ulceration. Treatment should be withdrawn if diarrhoea, jaundice, anaemia or sensitivity reactions such as asthma like symptoms occur.

Warning:
It should not be administered to patients with inflammations in the intestines, peptic ulcers or impaired liver or kidney function; or who are pregnant. It should be administered with caution to those with any allergic condition (including asthma). Prolonged treatment requires regular blood counts.

Ibuprofen
A non-steroidal, Anti-Inflammatory, non-narcotic Analgesic drug used primarily to treat the pain of rheumatism and other musculo-skeletal disorders, but also used sometimes to treat other forms of pain, including menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea). In its anti-inflammatory capacity it is not as powerful as many other drugs, however, and dosage tends to be high to compensate. Administration is oral in the form of tablets or sustained release capsules, or syrup.

Side-effects:
Administration with or following meals reduces the risk of gastrointestinal disturbance and nausea. But there may be headache, dizziness and ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and some patients experience sensitivity reactions or blood disorders. Occasionally, there is fluid retention.

Warning:
It shoud be administered with caution to patients with impaired liver or kidney function, gastric ulcers, or severe allergies (including asthma), or who are pregnant.

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Chowking Lunch Set

2008-01-22T17:05:00.000-08:00

Chowking pioneered the oriental fastfood outlet in the Philippines. Filipinos love to eat foods because of its strategic location and for its bountiful culture maybe held responsible. It is common for typical Filipinos that foods have the major portion of its everyday expenditure.

Why I’m telling you these because while I’m watching television a commercial of Chowking flash on the screen and relating their new Chowking Lunch Set, comprises of set meal with drinks. With beverages included, to me it is a plus factor. And I started wondering why they don’t release it sooner. Anyways, I would love to try it. Here’s a hint, I don’t believe that ‘There is no such thing as a Free Lunch.’

But if there is a person would be kind enough to treat me, I’m very willing to accept it. Nahh, I’m only just kidding. Thanks for reading. Feel good!

Palawan Exploration or Exploitation?

2008-01-17T23:52:00.000-08:00

Palawan considered the last frontier of the Philippines because of its tamed and untapped ecosystem. Environment exploitation is rare to happen since they have many concerned agencies that protect the community, but when labor exploitation is at focus the story differ.

Just a disclaimer, the author doesn’t tell the child minor exploitation only occurs in Palawan. Or It doesn’t tend to ruin the reputation of any person or place once said in the article; it only depicts what makes us individual and what makes us to have same equal footing since we are under the same sun and moon; we breath the same air.

Child minor labor exploitation case that I tried to deny but really unveils itself. The event happened one morning while I’m in Puerto Princesa Palawan. An observation that stood above the rest, I noticed that there are three minor laborers working at Sulpicio Lines that mixed in the crowd of adult worker. After a sudden when I got the privileged to ask them some questions, at first they were hesitant for their answers but as the conversation move along I gained their trust. I’d learned that these three minor laborers were working as a stripper, responsible for moving out all the items from inside the container van. And I’d discovered that they receiving 300 pesos per container van they completed to strip off. Considering five members will share that amount. What I’m trying to say was that these people were earning roughly sixty/ seventy pesos on average and it was way off with respect to the standard living. According to the Philippine Government that we needed 180 pesos in order for us to live a normal life.

It seems that life is unfair to these people. Poverty is the common reason for unlikely leaving their childhood dreams and lives in order to compromise the self-centered and hash environment than they experiencing right now; unfortunately it is the reality.

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New Year’s Resolutions

2008-01-14T22:32:00.000-08:00

It’s the time of the year that everyone wants to have a prosperous year and good health. Also, we reminisced the past year before unfolding the next year
Here are my handful New Year’s Resolutions

1. ‘World Peace’ yah alright! Next please.
2.

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Reaching Millions Without Spending A Sweat

2008-01-10T16:45:00.000-08:00

(Mutual Fund-How Can You Earn Money- Part02)

If you haven’t read my first article; you have missed a lot! Since, you know now the definition of mutual funds and its advantages and disadvantages (to those who have read, I’ll now discuss ‘ How Can Earn Money From Investing In A Mutual Funds’.

There are many ways:

1. Dividend Payments —Based on the number of shares owned, you will then receive a part of the fund’s earnings (distribution) minus the disclosed expenses.

2. Capital Appreciation — The value of the securities a fund’s share price may rises. When a fund sells a security that has increased in price higher than you paid for them, you make a proﬁt called a capital gain.

3. Increased NAV — If the value of the securities in its portfolio increases (minus disclosed expenses and liabilities) thus, the value net asset value (NAV) of the fund and its shares increases.

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Printing Tips

2008-01-08T01:26:00.000-08:00

Having problems such leaks and clogged print heads? Here are some tips to avoid such incidents.

1. Do not remove any ink cartridge from your printer unless it is empty and your printer unless it is empty and you have a ready replacement. Removing empty ink cartridges without replacing them disrupts the ink passages and they eventually dry up. This causes ink clogging and non-ejection of ink on the print head nozzles.
2. Always keep your printer clean. Everyday dust and fluff can contribute to a clogged print head.
3. Shut down the printer using the POWER button. This maintains the print quality, protects the print head from dust and keeps the nozzles wet with ink.
4. Use printer regularly to avoid ink drying due to prolonged non-usage.

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Philippine Festivals

2008-01-07T01:07:00.000-08:00

Mabuhay! Deus is back on track again.

Philippine Festivals

Unique Philippine Festivals is featured cover of Mercury Drug Philippines 2008 Calendar. Each month contains information about the different colorful festivals held each year in the Philippines as they way of supporting and promoting tourism in the country.

January 2008
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Quiapo, Manila City – 2nd week of January

February 2008
Panagbenga Festival
Baguio City – 4th week of February

March 2008
Kaamulan Festival
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon – 1st week of March

April 2008
Bangus Festival
Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 4th week of April

May 2008
Pahiyas Festival
Lucban, Quezon – 2nd week of May

June 2008
Pintados Kasadyaan Festival
Tacloban City, Leyte – 4th week of June

July 2008
Sandugo Festival
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – 3rd week of July

August 2008
Kadayawan Festival
Davao City – 3rd week of August

September 2008
Peñafrancia Viva la Virgen Festival
Naga City, Bicol – 3rd week of September

October 2008
Masskara Festival
Bacolod City – 2nd week of October

November 2008
Higantes Festival
Angono, Rizal – 3rd week of November

December 2008
Tawo-tawo Festival
Bayawan, Negros Oriental – 3rd week of December

January 2008
Feast of the Black Nazarene
The feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Manila, which is celebrated every 9th day of January, is joined by millions of devotees around the country who believes that by continuing their yearly ‘Panata’, the Black Nazarene will grant their prayers and keep them and their loved ones safe from all kinds of calamities, whether natural or man-made.

February 2008
Panagbenga Festival
The Panagbenga Festival which is celebrated every month of February in Baguio City showcases the unique culture of the city. It is one of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines. It draws both local and foreign visitors in the “City of Pines” – eager to witness the colorful procession of multihued costumes worm by local, mimicking the various blooms of highlands region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). These are flowerbeds disguised of course as the Panagbenga parade floats.

March 2008
Kaamulan Festival
The Kaamulan Festival is celebrated every month of March by the people of Bukidnon, when the streets of Malaybalay take on that familiar “tribal” and Fiesta theme. Banners, banderitas and beer will be norm, as well as the sweet, haunting sound of native music. An early morning ‘Pamuhat’ ritual kicks off the festivities, to be followed by an ethnic food fest, trade fairs and a lot of native dancing.

April 2008
Bangus Festival
The Bangus Festival or the ‘Pistay Dayat’ is highlighted by the longest bangus grill, covering more than 1,000 meters of the whole stretch of the main road. This one-of-a kind celebration includes the ‘City Bangus Rodeo’, Gilon (Bangus harvest dance parade in bangus inspired costumes amid the beat of drums and upbeat music) ‘Mutyang Dagat’, sport competition/ exhibition and others.

May 2008
Pahiyas Festival
The Pahiyas Festival is celebrated in the province of Quezon every merry month of May, when flowers bloom ther sweetest to usher in a bountiful harvest and smashing good times. But these aren’t the only things flaunted during this grand celebration, in the town of Lucban, Quezon, there’s also the “kiping” – a colorful, translucent rice tortilla that serves as an edible ornament of sorts. It’s a free for all, grab-all-you-can affair with suman-sweet, sticky native rice cakes- as center of contention.

June 2008
Pintados Kasadyaan Festival
The Pintados Kasadyaan Festival is held every month of June in Tacloban City. Back during pre-Hispanic years, tattoos signified courage among natives of Tacloban. These days, they symbolize a cultural revival during this wild and wacky fiesta wherein the town residents deck themselves out in body paint, mimicking the warriors of old while dancing to frenetic beat of drums.

July 2008
Sandugo Festival
The Sandugo Festival is celebrated with an all-out fiesta each month of July in Tagbilaran City to commemorate the historic Spanish colonization of the Philippies, which began with a blood-sealed peace treaty on the shores of Bohol. Check out the Sandugo Street dancing parade featuring ten colorfully- dressed groups dancing to the beat of drums. There’s alaso a Traditional Filipino carnival, a martial arts festival, and Miss Bohol Sandugo Beauty Pageant, among the dozen of other exciting activities.

August 2008
Kadayawan sa Dabaw
Davao’s annual festival popularly known as “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” held every month of August, promises another weekend of fanfare and fun – tribal style. Watch as the festivities reach a glorious climax on Saturday morning: that’s when the Kadayawan parade is held, featuring colorful, orchid-bedecked floats and more than a dozen “ethnic” groups dancing to the beat of wooden drums.

September 2008
Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen
The feast of “Peñafrancia Viva la Virgen” is Bicol Region’s biggest celebration that combines religion with culture and tradition, packing it all in a 9-day fiesta of biblical proportions. Stay until sundown for stirring climax: the fluvial parade as it makes its way down the river, surrounded by a sea of glowing candles – a fitting end of this truly spiritual occasion.

October 2008
Masskara Festival
The “masskara Festival” which made Bacolod famous all over and celebrated annually every month of October, began as an event to “inspire the locals to face the hard times with a smiling face.” Thus masks with smiling faces are worn by locals and visitors alike who join the parade. Street dancing, drum beating, drinking, eating and just being merry – all these shows the resiliency of Negrenses and their zest for life.

November 2008
Higantes Festival
The Higantes Festival, Angono’s joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment, is borne by male devotees during a procession accompanied by “parehadoras” (devotees dressed in colorful local costumes, wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles and “higantes” giant papers mache effigies. The street event culminates in a fluvial procession in Laguna de Bay amidst revelry that continues until the image is brought back to its sanctuary.

December 2008
Tawo-tawo Festival
The Tawo-Tawo Festival is celebrated annually every month of December in Negros Oriental. Street dancing and showdown competitions are held the day before the fiesta, which is joined by hundreds of visitors both local and foreign. They celebra the scarecrows (tawo-tawo) through paper mache higantes as guardians of the town’s crops.

Welcome Back… Deus

2008-01-04T22:21:00.000-08:00

Mabuhay!!!

I’m back on track again. During the past months, things aren’t happening as i planned but things happened for a reason. Ahh! enough for the nostalgic memoirs. I’ve gone through it. Brace yourself for a new exciting readership.

Thanks,
DeuS

Tio Pepe’s Karinderia

2007-10-01T08:08:00.000-07:00

(sorry for the poor quality photo it was taken at night)

Have you heard lately the talk of the town? If you haven’t heard, please bear with me. There is a newly opened store at Mandaluyong it is located within the vicinity of EDSA Central Market. Last week I managed to buy some time. At glance, it has a resemblance to typical food chain but only difference was, they offering meals that were suitable for the budget of average Filipinos. After a long enduring line, at last the waiting was over. I ordered one nilagang baka with plain rice, one fried lumpia and one glass of iced tea. Maybe you won’t believe, it cost me fifty-five pesos only. After that very tasty experience with Tio Pepe’s Karinderia, I went home with take out order in my hand of fried lumpia. So if you happen to pass by Tio Pepe’s Karinderia please give it a try, and then share your experience.

The Apple iPhone Story

2007-09-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

Since it is my birthday today, i'll took this oppotunity to beg you gifts in cash or in kind. I'm just kidding but if you're kind enough, why not. I'll give you a hint what i want for my gift in my birthday.

The Apple iPhone Story

Apple divulged to the public the most anticipated smart gadget, the iPhone. It combines a wide screen iPod, smart cellphone, and mobile Internet device.
What makes iPhone to be the most wanted smart phone in the world today, as for now; and how it’s differed from its rival phones? To start with, iPhone don’t have QWERTY keyboard and no stylus well, basically it’s designs to work completely with your fingers. Also, it is the largest, highest-resolution screen and one of with slimmest profile available and its metallic frame and black face exude the stylish design that is close to the heart of Apple Corp. Other features include patented multi-touch technology that allows for new gesture-based control and more accurate pointing recognition; it comes in a two-mega pixel camera with photo management; as for connectivity various options through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; with contact and calendar synchronization, Google Maps, Yahoo mail, weather widget; powered by Apple Safari browser; and it doesn’t stop their because it’s also a wide screen iPod.
But don’t be in a hurry to buy this magnificent piece of craft, for your information iPhone will be available exclusively through Apple and Cingular-owned outlets. Hence, it is unlikely to see the rapid decrease characteristic of other smart phones in the market.
Do you still want to purchase an iPhone? Hold for a moment, I forgot to tell that it have substantial disadvantage you want to consider for; it has no GPS capability; there is no high-speed data; no java-based applets and it seems that Apple Corp limits the propagation of business 2.0 (w/c emphasize client/developers collaboration, wikis, & third party support) when they publicized that all future iPhone utilities will come to Apple; the iPhone battery isn’t replaceable and its memory isn’t expandable. Furthermore, iPhone have security flaws and vulnerabilities in its system. In the contrary, Apple recently released its patches for its security flaws. How tremendous Apple is, before the security evaluator presented their findings to the public; they had released patches. Anyways, what keeps you waiting if you have the means? Purchase it but remember to make your money worth, think twice.
Now you now what i want for my birthday, be kind. (just kidding)
If you find this article interesting. Deus It and please write comments or response to my entries when you can. Here.Thanks Amigo!

Reaching Millions Without Spending A Sweat

2007-09-08T02:13:00.000-07:00

(Mutual Fund definition/advantages/ disadvantages- Part01)

People have the right to have a good life and quality living. You have a choice by giving your life the options - by providing the right principles and tools; in which if figure out and applied, it would serve as guiding tools towards quality life. These become my personal advocacy in life. I’ll provide options to those people who wanted to become financially stable.

How can I provide them good options or reach millions without spending sweat? Or is there such thing? Yup! After you’ve finished reading this article you may know the answer to the question. But for at the moment, please keep on reading.

Here are many ways to achieve the financial goal; some by establishing their own business; by investing in a real state and some owe their life a chance by playing on a lottery. In this matter, one out of ten ventured in business succeeded and as to investing on a real state, the story is the same while playing lottery-one out of one million chances to win. What I’m trying to stress out is that any investment instrument you want to get in there is always an equivalent risk to it. Every person has different tolerance to risk. The person, who can manage the risks, will control the game. One risk that you may wish to consider is by purchasing in an investment vehicle that pooled from many investor in stocks, bonds, money market instrument or other securities; or most commonly known as MUTUAL FUNDS.

Advantage of mutual funds:
1. Simple> If you have a hard-earned money and you don’t know what will you do? Instead of opening an account in a bank that earn one percent per year; try to purchase in a mutual funds that can earn you as much as fourteen percent per year (not guaranteed).
2. Diversification> As include the tagline "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." In mutual fund, money is diversified based on your chosen objective. Basically speaking, diversification is used to manage risk.
3. Professional Management> When you purchase a share in a mutual fund, you are also choosing professional money managers. These fund manager manage and monitor the performance of the securities the fund purchases.
4. Affordability> For a minimum substantial amount you can have portfolio of funds. Contrary to direct investment, investors in a mutual fund can purchase a share in smaller denominations. Some mutual funds accommodate investors who don't have a lot of money to invest by setting relatively low amounts for initial purchases, and minimum additional monthly purchases. Rather than having to wait until you have enough capital to purchase higher-cost investments, you can have in right away with mutual funds.

Here are presented some of the disadvantage of mutual funds for your consideration.
1. No Control> Unlike in any investment vehicles, a mutual fund investors typically cannot ascertain the exact composition of a fund's portfolio at any given time, nor can directly persuade which securities the fund money manager purchases or and subscribe or the timing of those trades.
2. Without Guaranteed Returns> It doesn’t mean you purchased a share in a mutual fund you’ll gain positive returns, like any investments vehicles are without guaranteed return. There is always the possibility that the value of your mutual fund will depreciate or in worst case lose all of your investment.3. Past Results Are Not Indicative of Future Returns> Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

That’s all for now. Please follow my next posting. I’ll be discussing ‘How Can You Earn Money From Mutual Funds’.If you like what you have read, kindly comment here.
Thanks and regards. -Deus.

Airport Authority Imposed New Guidelines For Bring Liquids, Aerosol and Gels Through Security into and out of the Philippines

2007-08-31T17:32:00.000-07:00

These new rules are needed to protect the riding public from the threat of liquid explosives.

Each container of liquids, aerosols or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 milliliters or less. All the containers must be sealed in a transparent, one-liter plastic bag. You are only allowed one bag. Any resealable bag of one-liter capacity or less is allowed.

You may still carry through the screening point prescription medicines. Baby products and non-prescription medicine that you need for the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may be required.

When you get to the screening point, you will have to surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100mL that you still have with you, including duty free. The new rules also introduce random frisk searches as part of the screening process.

Please prepare your plastic bag before you check-in. You will then have time to put any containers that are too big into your check-in baggage.

Here’s what you need to do before checking in

Sort through any liquids, aerosols and gels that you plan to take with you on your flight. If possible, do this before you leave for the airport.

All liquids, aerosols and gels that you intend to take in you carry-on baggage must be in containers 100mL in volume or smaller. (This is about equal to 100gm in weight)

Any containers larger than 100mL will need to be packed into your check-in baggage or left behind.

Partially filled containers larger that 100mL will not be accepted.

Place the containers that you want to take in your carry-on baggage into a transparent, resealable plastic bag.

The bag must be no greater than one-liter in size, for example 20x20 cm or 15x25 cm. You can purchase these bags at most supermarkets.

The plastic bag should close comfortably when full. If it doesn’t, you will need to remove some items. Only one bag per person is allowed.

Keep this bag accessible in your carry-on baggage. You will need to show it to security screening staff.

Here’s what you need to do at the security screening point
You will need to present plastic bag to security screening staff separately.

At the screening point, you must surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100mL that you still have with you, including duty free. These items will be destroyed.

Security staff may ask for proof of need for any medicines you are carrying, such as matching the name on your prescription medication to your boarding pass.

Please remove bulky overcoats.

You may also be asked to undergo a frisk search.

At many airport you will be able to purchased or collect items like duty free and drinks after you have passed through the screening point for your international flight.

For more information visit Manila International Airport Authority and read posting at Philippines Airport nationwide.

If you find this article interesting. Deus It and please write comments or response to my entries when you can. Thanks for reading!

Are You Awake?

2007-08-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

An album cover of a band caught my attention. I’ve been an avid listener to this band since when I heard their self-titled album, ‘System of the Down', Without further adieu.

‘As the century nears its formidable end, our global experience of universal proportions, predicted by many greats, will arrive at our solar system, to our system of a down. Authoritarian oppression, family abuse, depression caused by conformity and economic devastation will be neutralized by technological terrorism in times of complete chaos control will never again be gained for toleration will become extinct. A husband quarreling with his wife will not think twice or regret his gun to spent bullet. Hungry children will not spare the grocer remorse in all forms will be removed from human thoughts and actions.

Freedom will only be available through revolution or death. This system of a down is unavoidable as life on this planet becomes unnecessary.

The hand has five fingers, capable and powerful, with the ability to destroy as well as create. We have the power to stop and reverse the tides of times by making our awareness of abuse known to the power of industry and their uncouth political arms only by raising this awareness and promoting personal peace within today’s self-defeatist society, can we allow the planet a chance to avoid self-destruction!

OPEN YOUR EYES, OPEN YOUR MOUTH, CLOSE YOUR HANDS AND MAKE A FIST!’

-System of a Down

Do your thing by analyzing the data provided. Are you awake now?

May I Take Your Order Please?

2007-08-13T05:05:00.000-07:00

How would you know if the fastfood service crew engage in you is not following the standard procedure of taking orders?

Here are some standard guidelines followed by some fastfood companies for their service crew in taking orders of the customer.

Smile and greet.Take the order and no suggestive selling.
Repeat the order.
Call the order.
Punch the order and state the amount of purchase.
Receive payment and give change if any.
Assemble the order.
Present the order.
Thank the customer and ask for repeat business.

So next time you visit any fastfood chain, try to check whether they are serving you right!

If you find this article interesting. Deus it.

Dumaguete City: Foreigner's Haven

2007-08-07T02:12:00.000-07:00

One morning of March 2007, while I'm eating in Mc Donald's Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, a question pop-up in my head. - What makes Dumaguete find it ways to the eye of appreciation of the foreign people? After days of staying in Dumaguete City, this question still lingered in my mind. So I decided to put it in words.

Let me start by giving you brief history of the city. Dumaguete is located in the province of Negros Oriental. It is the province’s capital and major seaport. The word Dumaguete came from the word “daggit” which means, “to snatch”. During the 17th century, there were frequent pirate attacks along the city’s coastal area. But when the Spaniards came they called the place “Dumaguete”.

Certainly the city of Dumaguete, has come a long way. It has now become one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, learning center of the South, and a city with a booming economy. It is truly a wondrous place to visit. Dumaguete creates a vibrant environment for both local and foreign. As it known for low crime rate and low profile locals; where else can you find boundless beauty and experienced peace of mind...only in Dumaguete City.

Health Care Tips

2007-08-04T17:54:00.000-07:00

'Our People's Health, Our Nation's Wealth'

'Our People's Health, Our Nation's Wealth' - this slogan appeared at the 2007 Calendar of Mercury Drug-Philippines. What really astonishing in this issued calendar is that every month they included healthcare tips and additional information that will help the readers broadens their knowledge regarding health awareness. I would like to share what transcribed in the said calendar. Here are as follows:

January 2007
New Year, new life!
Here are a few healthcare tips for expectant mother:

>Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and illicit drugs.
>Avoid soft drinks and caffeine.
>Avoid x-rays, hot tubs and saunas.
>Avoid infections.
>Arrive for pre-natal check-ups on schedule.
>Eat a well-balanced diet, including a vitamin supplement that contains folic acid.
>Exercise regularly with your doctor's permission. (You should, however, stop if you feel dizzy, faint, overheated or in pain).

February 2007
How well do you know your heart?
This season, learn more about how one person can succumb to one of the deadliest disease in the world heart attack.

There are two types of major risk factors for heart disease:
1. Uncontrollable: Heredity, Gender, Age
2. Controllable: Smoking, High Blood pressure, Blood cholesterol levels & Stress

Other contributing factors:
Obesity, lack of exercise & diabetes. You can still do your part to avoid the risk of having a heart attack. Avoid eating salty foods, exercise regularly, reduce stress, have regular blood pressure checks and quit smoking.

March 2007
It's Women's Health Month - A perfect time to discuss a heath issue that is exclusive to women like PreMenstrual Syndrome or PMS.

Fast Fact about PMS:
>Almost 75 percent of menstruating women experience some forms of PMS.
>Less than 10 percent of women experience symptoms so severe that is disrupts their daily lives.
>The exact cause of PMS is unknown
>Some PMS symptoms have been linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamins A, E and B.
>Lack of physical activity increases the risk of PMS.

April 2007
Summer's here! Before you go to that much awaited beach trip, check out this list of must-have items to protect you from harmful ultraviolet rays this summer:

1.Water resistant sunscreen, with SPF 15 or higher.
2.Medicated lip balm, with SPF 15 or higher.
3.Wide-brimmed hat for hair & face protection
4.Spray-on sunscreen for hair.
5.Cold sore/ fever blister treatment.

Don't let the sun ruin your summer vacation. Stocks up on these vital summer products at your nearest convenience store.

May 2007
Want to glow this Flores de Mayo?
Here are 5 beauty tips flourish this month of May.

1.Use an AHA. Built-up dead skin cells can make skin look dull. Slough them of with a wild alpha-hydroxy acid cream.
2.Moisturize. Add natural dewiness to dry skin with a light layer of lotion.
3.Wear gel blush. Its sheer, see-through color looks fresh and authentic.
4.Go for gloss. Super-shiny lips add light to the rest of your face. Apply gloss in plum, peach, or rose.
5.Blush brighter, go one step brighter than the muted shade you are used too. Apply to apples of checks for a fresh looks.

June 2007
It’s back-to-school season! Here are few “ Staying Healthy “ tips for students:

1.Never skip breakfast- students need to be both mentally and physically prepared to take on their tasks. They can’t do it with an empty stomach. A bowl of Cereal or oatmeal will suffice if you’re on a rush.
2.Replace junk foods with fruits for snacks – Junk foods are high on MSG and have no nutritional value. Pack on fruits much-needed vitamins during snacks.
3.Don’t over study – Sometimes it only works against you. You need to be fully rested to concentrate on that exam. Review early so you can sleep early. Do not cram.

July 2007
Rainy Season is here again, and so are 2 of the most common “rainy day diseases.”

Leptospirosis
>Caused by bacteria that enter the skin through open wounds when a person gets in contact with floodwaters contaminated with rat urine.
>Symptoms: muscle pain, fever and headache. Can be fatal when the liver, kidney and brain get affected.
>To avoid this disease, it is best to stay away from wading in floodwaters, or wear rubbers boots if it can’t be avoided.

Dengue
>Transmitted by bites of the mosquito species called Aedes Aegypti, which bites during the day and thrives in clean but stagnant waters.
>Symptoms: high fever for 2 to 7 days, joint pains, skin rashes. In its advanced stages, dengue victims suffer massive bleeding that could be fatal.
>To avoid this disease, clean up all possible mosquito-breeding sites such as vases, empty coconut shells, tin cans and old tires. Fogging is also very effective.

August 2007
The Department of Health declared August as National Lung Month. Here are few tips for building good lung health:

1.Don’t smoke.
2.Eat your fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water.
3.stay away from polluted areas.
4.Get your flu and pneumonia immunization.
5.Do cardio exercise.
6.Play sports.
7.Avoid exposure to toxic fumes. (pain and other chemicals). If you must, wear a mask.

September 2007
The “ber” months are here! Christmas is in the air, the weather is getting colder. To some people, however, it spells disaster. Is it really true that cold weather causes cold and flu?

Myth: You can catch the flu or a cold from going outdoor in cold weather.
Fact: Exposure to cold weather does not bring on a cold or flu. It can, however, cause pneumonia, which can come about when someone already has the flu. This is the most serious complication of the flu and is more likely to occur in the elderly and people whose immune systems have been weakened by other medical conditions.

Myth: An upset stomach is a symptom of flu.
Fact: Stomach distress is rarely a symptom of the flu. Other viruses, bacteria and food poisoning are more common causes of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Myth: Large doses of vitamin C can prevent colds and cure them quickly.
Fact: This is not proven, although consuming the daily requirement of vitamin C is good for overall health.

October 2007
The DOH declared October 15 to 21 an Osteoporosis Awareness Week. Here are a few things you should know about the disease.

What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to the bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip, spine and wrist.

How it can be prevented?
Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence can be the best defense against developing osteoporosis later. There are five steps, which together can optimize bone health and help prevent osteoporosis. They are:

>A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
>Weight-bearing and resistance-training exercises.
>A healthy lifestyle with no smoking or excessive alcohol intake.
>Talking to one’s healthcare professional about bone heath.
>Bone density testing and medication when appropriate.

November 2007
November 5 to 11 is Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week, and when you talk about skin diseases, Acne ranks on the top of the most popular list.

What you need to know:
>Acne is the term for pimples and complexion problems, which occur, in young people and some adults. Pimples usually occur on the face, but may involve the neck, chest, back and upper arms.
>Acne is built into your genes; it runs in families.
>In women, acne frequently worsens at he time of menstruation.
>Food does not cause acne. In some people, certain foods will make acne worse. The most common ones are chocolate, nuts, carbonated beverages and milk.
>Do not pick or squeeze your pimples, as it can leave scars.
>Acne may become worse under stress.
>Cosmetics make acne worse. If cosmetics are used, they should be oil-free.
>If a moisturizer is used, it should be labeled non-comedogenic, meaning it does not cause pimples.

December 2007
The holidays are here! Its that time of year again for Noche Buena, a hearty feast shared with the family and relatives. Christmas may not be a good time for anyone to be on diet, however, it need not mean you can overeat and struggle through January to compensate. Here are ways to keep your diet health during the Christmas season. Remember, moderation is the key:

>Use a smaller plate – your mind will consider it a full plate regardless of its size!
>Where there are choices, take a little of many things rather than lots of one thing. This ensures you are getting a balanced meal and not overloading on a fatty food.
>For every glass of alcohol or soft drinks, have a glass of water. Water refills you up. It has no calories or side effects. It is the cheap and will help wash out the excesses.
>Help clear the table as soon as everyone finished eating rather than sitting and picking at leftovers.
>Make your own mixed drinks with real fruits juice instead of canned drink.

For additional guidance on health tips, consult your doctor.

Learn About Laptop Processors

2007-07-23T06:55:00.000-07:00

What is the best laptop in the market today? Which is the best processor in the market today? But before engaging in buying a laptop takes a look for a moment the common names and definitions of leading processor, you might be included in the persons who go confused about their labels.

Centrino: Intel’s label for it’s low-power, Wi-Fi capable chipsets. These are geared for road warriors and offer longer run-times due to their lower power requirements.

HT: Commonly known as hyper-threading, this is another Intel development that let their processors execute multiple threads or instructions at the same time. This is more efficient than non-HT processors, which have to queue up the instructions and execute them one at a time. Of course, the software has to support hyper-threading as well.

Dothan: Intel’s Pentium M line. This family uses a smaller 90nm manufacturing process, and has double the cache size, raising the clock speed. This family has a GHz range of 1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz all running on a 400MHz FSB.

Core: Intel’s Core line. This family has five in their list. (As of for now). Processor numbers for the Intel Core brands are categorized in 4-digit numerical sequences with an alphabetical prefix. Intel processor numbers allow you to quickly differentiate among processors within a product family and make more informed decisions. (e.g. within the Intel Core 2 processor family).

Processor numbers are based on a variety of features that may include the processor's underlying architecture, cache, front side bus, clock speed, power and other Intel technologies that enhance your experience.

Guidelines from Intel

The processor number is not a measurement of performance, nor is it the only factor to consider when selecting a processor.
The digits themselves have no inherent meaning, particularly when looking across processor families. For instance, 840 is not "better" than 640 simply because 8 is greater than 6.

Furthermore, linear increments between processor numbers may not indicate linear feature advancements. For example, the differences in processor features between an Intel® Pentium® M processor 760 and an Intel® Pentium® M processor 765 will not be the same as between an Intel® Pentium® M processor 765 and an Intel® Pentium® M processor 770, even though both pairs of processors are separated by an increment of five digits. Processor numbers do not represent specific system configurations and do not replace system-level benchmarks.

If you find this article interesting. Deus It and please write comments or response to my entries when you can. Thanks Amigo!

10 Things to Consider When Buying a Laptop

2007-07-20T22:24:00.000-07:00

There are no wrong purchases when it comes to technology. Laptop is no exception, but before you begin, find out if you’re purchasing what you really like. I’ve prepared list to consider when buying a laptop.

1. Processor
It is considered as the heart of central processing unit (CPU). As the name implies it is where the computing or the core actions took place. Have you experienced being confused with laptop processor? To avoid getting confused let’s clear some names and definitions. Kindly read here.

2. Consider the Dimensions and Weight
In laptop, size does matter especially when you consider yourself as ‘road warrior’. The drawback is the smaller the dimension and lesser weight; the higher the price value so would go for dimension or price?

3. Memory
I’ll define first what memory is, or commonly known as random access memory (ram). This is the instant-access memory in a computer that holds data temporarily. It’s erased when the device is turned off. Not to be confused with a hard disk, which stores data permanently.

4. Storage Capacity
Huge storage capacity is an optional thing. Common storage capacity you would find in the market today is 80 Giga. This size is enough to store all your data and multimedia files.

5. Battery Life
Another thing to consider is the battery life. If you go unplugged, it is disappointing after several minutes your device went off and there are no AC plugs to found. Look for with energy saving feature to lessen the energy consumption. If you planning to travel in battery with less life span, you better sure plugs are around.

6. Video Cards/ Graphic Cards
Video cards with good enough memory let you handle heavy multitasking. Whether you are working on your projects, and listening to your favorite music of Suite Pee of System of A Down or playing DOTA War Craft games is one of the reasons to look forward for choosing good graphic cards.

7. Look for Spill Resistant Keyboard and Shock-resistant Hard Drives
This is an optional thing to consider but it is worth looking for. Many laptop manufacturers are in the drawing board integrating these features.

8. OS Compatibility
Since, operating system is software that tells a device how to work and what to do. In order to run application program device such as laptops should have one of these. Hence, OS compatibility is very crucial.

9. Look for All-in-one Device
Choose devices that combine several capabilities. For example, look for an integrated optical drive that can view multiple formats. Also, check if it comes with all the latest wireless links such as USB and firewire to name a few.

10. Price and Quality Wise
Don’t mind the brand; do consider your needs and your objective of purchasing the laptop. Are you a young executive; sales representative or just student please do give consider looking for a reasonable price and good quality devices all in one package. Nevertheless, the combination of nicely compact design and quality in a reasonable price means this is still a very desirable laptop.

If you find this article interesting, Deus It and please write comments or response to my entries when you can. Thanks Amigo!

Amazing Photography Competition

2007-07-02T06:39:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the 10 winners of the successfully held Cebu Pacific Smile Inflight Photo Competition, which showcase the true talent of Filipinos. According to the organizer, Cebu Pacific Airline (It's time everyone flies) they received almost 2,300 submission- an overwhelming response that gauge the success of the photo contest.

Since, the winners are announced and entries were posted in the Cebu Pacific Inflight Magazine of June/ July 2007. To all none winners don’t despair just keep on taking snapshots and express what’s in your mind. To tell you my friends, I also submitted entries but unfortunately I don’t have the luck of Chi Busque, the overall winner; or my entries are bunch of junks. Anyways, all entries deserved to be a winner in their own rights.

Here are my entries.

The way circumstances pass us by; we may become mere spectators from safe distance – with no real involvement with the events. Looking at the horizon, we feel the enjoyment after surpassing the waves of triumphs/ hardships. We may fall but in the end, what counts is how we stand and return again with full confidence to face the reality of life.

Picture Taken:

Feb 09, 2007 @ Leyte Park

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W5

Soaring High at 37, 000 Feet

The image of the world with mystery and beauty. Flash across the sky of Davao at 37 thousand feet. I can’t imagine how the towering mountain of Mt. Apo looms majestic. Early mists in the meadows cover the trees. Its loveliness increases as passed over it. And started to realize that an artist is at work, God.

Picture taken:
Dec 05, 2006 @ Davao City

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W30

Thanks you for dropping by. By the ways you can also post your entries and share it to the world. We are all winners. Keep on sharing and gain lots of friends.

Blogging Checklist

2007-06-18T18:45:00.000-07:00

Recently, I started blogging. One blog that help me a lot and I want to share it with you the basic things when starting a blog.

Disclaimer: I intend not to use the entire list because some of the items are not relevant to me. Anyways, check it out.

Things to do on your blog
1. Enable search on your blog
Again, search should be a standard feature for any website. Your blogging provider would normally provide the feature. You just have to find out how to enable it for your blog.

2. Link to your profile
Write up your introduction "elevator pitch" and link it from your blog. People want to know who you are. Celebrity bloggers can ignore this comment :)

3. Provide a way to contact you
Other than posting comments on your blog, provide a way (email, phone or both) for your readers to connect with you. I have made quite a few new friends from all over the world.

4. Create meaningful categories and chunk content
Very soon you will have a lot of content on your blog and your readers will get confused where to go. One option is to create meaningful categories and file content appropriately. That will be a great service for your readers.

5. Put your photo on the home page
Blog is a conversation that you are having with your readers and it becomes more personal with a photo.

Things to do off your blog
1. Register a domain name and redirect it to your blog
It costs less than $10 per year but the return on investment is huge.

2. Include your blog link in your email signature
Again, it takes only a minute but it will help spread the message quickly.

3. Build your personal brand
Your brand can help your blog and your blog can help your brand. So start building your personal brand right away.

I hope that you’ve learnt something. For additional information, Blogging Starter Checklist by rajesh301.
Thanks for dropping by Amigo!