During the days of our forefathers

During the days of our forefathers, showing respect for elders was one of the rigid, unwritten laws. Putting their elders on a pedestal, the offspring's and sibling regarded their elders words as law that could never be broken. They believe that severe punishment would be fall anyone who dared go against his or her fathers will. In all their relations with their parents and elders, the children always avoided any act that might offend them. It was considered very disrespectful for them to utter their parents' names. When a child talked with his or her elders, he or she took off his or her putong (turban or headdress) and sat either on the ground or on his or her heelbones. He or she addressed his or her superior in the third person and never the second.

In turn, the parents continued to support and protect the child from harm as he or she grow older. Even when already married. He or she continued to live with the family, in the fathers house. The father continued to provide support, if necessary, even if the married couple and their children decided to live separately from them. The father believed that everything that was his was theirs.

A Family Affair

Filipinos are fond of celebrating Valentine's Day not only with their lovers but also with the entire family or barkada. There is no better place to spend these special occasions than at a restaurant that celebrates the wonders of Filipino cuisine, c2 classic cuisine. this is where dinners can relish sumptuous familiar comfort food while relaxing in the restaurant's cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Happy Valentine's Day to all. Spend your valentines day not only to your love ones but also to all of the members of the family. The mimic bands the keyword opposite the given earth.

How To Make Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

150 grms. chicken, cooked and chopped
1 pc. big potato cooked and diced
1 t. finely chopped onion
2 1/2 t. pickle relish salt, pepper and sugar
2/3 c. salad dressing butter and margarine

Procedure:
Combine chopped chicken, potato, onion, salt, pepper, sugar and pickle relish. Mix thoroughly before adding salad dressing. Spread butter before spreading the filling or the bread slices.

Calling to all Who Have Good Heart and Want to Help us

I'm calling the attention to all people with a golden hearts. My mother now is suffering with her illness called (mayuma) i think this is cancer of the uterus or i really don't know what mayuma means is. She is now at Bohol Philippines. I left there 1992 and until now i never come back my hometown again. My nephew called as yesterday and told us that my beloved mother was so weak already. And her seeking us. I have one brother and sister that are also here in Manila. We are both poor and nothing. We really want to see and talk our mother even for a last time, but we both don't know how. That's why I'm calling the attention of all who are kind and want to help us. We need to raise money for our fare and at the same time for the expenses if we're there already.

To those who want to help us, you may please send us at this address direct to us :

(Rosalita G. Moreno
98 B Kabesang Pino st. Pariancillo Villa Valenzuela City, Metro Manila Phil.) or at my paypal account(thata_aries2000@yahoo.com)

You can also contact us at #09104912963 or #09395071019, as soon as we raise, we immediately go back home. We all thank you so much...

I feel embarrass but I need to do this, because we really need help. I think this is the only way to raise as soon as possible. We are really in need. We need to raise money as soon as possible or else it is too late.

Thank you all very very much..

You are Unique!

Every person has his or her own looks, traits, and characteristics. Every person is unique. Some traits are inherited. Traits and characteristics are often genetic, or passed on to you from your parents. You may have some traits like your mother, some like your mother, some like your father and some like both your father and your mother.

Life Energy

All life depends on the continuous input of energy. Most chemical reactions in our bodies are tuned to extract energy from food and use this energy to make new cells and keep cells already made alive.In this process food molecules play two roles: first, they contain energy that can be converted to form generally useful for biological reaction: second, they contain molecular structures that can be use to make macromolecules. The energy for all life originates from the sun. Light energy is converted into chemical energy (organic molecules) in the presence of water and minerals. Some of the captured energy is use to make more biomass (plants) to sustain animal life, provide energy to grow and do work (animals walk around), while some energy is lost as heat and waste molecules. The most effective way of converting chemical energy into useful energy to sustain life is respiration. Warm blooded animals have found ways to use the heat to maintain a relatively high body temperature which gives them an advantage in colder environments.

Feeling Different

Nature has a special language. It's a language understood that can beby Indonesians, Malaysians, Japanese, Chinese - in fact by all Asians. Blacks and whites understand it, too. It's a global language which knows neither boundaries nor religious dogmas. It cannot be banned or enforced by any regime. It cannot be monopolized by the bourgeois. It cannot be hoarded as a treasure by the usurer. Prestigious organizations cannot encourage or discourage it. Aging rajahs speak it with immeasurable nostalgia. Nostalgia? Yes. It is a dying language which can be understood by everyone, but it is hardly used by anybody.

An artificial, man-made language has taken its place. This is the language of supersonic jets, deep sea explosions, and the ruthless exposure of Mother Nature's mountains and hills. Nobody ever listens anymore to the language of babbling brooks, the collage of flowers in bloom, and the entourage of heavenly bodies in clear skies. Nobody listens and Mother Nature feels rejected. Her language is dying and she is dying, too. When she dies, the whole of Asia dies. Blacks and whites die, too.

My Thoughts

Ever since the world began, everyone had been trying to make work easier from all- by machinery or by do it-yourself kits. In the year 2002, one has ten times better living conditions than anyone had in the 16Th century. Take for example, cellphones, computer, fax machines, and email, among others. Today, these are a necessity in our homes that we did not have before. If people don't have it, everybody will be at a disadvantage.

There is much to tell about life today. Many think life is better now than four hundred years ago. Still some say, it is much better. But few believed that life was happier and more peaceful then. Are you agree? Have a beautiful day and night.

Showing Love

God show His constant love to those who love him and obey his commands. So, if we want to have God in our life, if we want to enjoy His constant love, for Him to be near us, we must prove that we love Him in return by obeying His commands.

Hence, obedience to God's commandments is very necessary in securing His constant love and the comfort it gives to our life. Sadly, it is this very important thing that many have failed to value because they are busy improving their lot, allowing themselves to be consumed by worldly pursuits.

The Human Voice

Human voice can express difficult ideas through a variety of arrangements of consonant and vowel sounds. It can be also be used for singing. It can combine speech with music, and sing words. With his highly developed voice, man has developed elaborate languages. These allow us to tell each other the most exact details of our thoughts and actions.

The vocal cords are the main sound producers in man. These two small bands of tissue stretch across the Larynx( voice box). One band stretches on each side of the windpipe opening. Muscles in the Larynx stretch and relax the vocal cords.

When we breath, we relax our vocal cords so they form a V-shaped opening that lets air through. When we speak, we pull the vocal cords by the attached muscles, narrowing the opening, Then, as we drive air from the lungs through the Larynx, the air vibrates the tightened vocal cords and sound results.

Setting the Table for Breakfast

A table setting creates a certain atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment of meals served. The flatware, dishes, liners and centerpieces are included in a table setting. They are more popularly known as table appointments.

Table Setting for Breakfast

• Napkin
• Breakfast plate
• Cereal or fruit bowl
• Bread and Butter plate
• Milk glass
• Juice glass
• Cup and saucer
• Butter knife
• Fork Knife
• Small spoon

Meal Service

Finally, you have come to the most enjoyable part of your meal management . . . "taste and see".

The foods that you will arrange on the table for the enjoyment of everyone can still be made more enticing through what is known as table setting.

Table Setting

A table setting creates a certain atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment of meals served. The flatware, dishes, liners and centerpiece are included in a table setting. They are known as table appointments.

An individual place setting is called a cover and would need width of 50-61 cm and a depth of approximately 30 1/2 to 40 1/2 cm. The area of a cover is also determined by site of the table or the placemat, if used. The flatware to be placed in a table setting is determined by the kinds of the service being used - formal or informal.

Sample table setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner were illustrated. Let us have a review of these settings again tomorrow.

Make room for humour

Hello guy's and friends! did you know that laughter can helps clear mind, yes guy's and creative problem solving becomes easier when done with a clear mind. Try it and take it easy.

Creative thinking comes from learning other things, back when paper was made from cloth, someone noticed that wasp nests had a paper-like composition. It led to the realization that paper could also be made from wood. hmmmm. parang malalim ata na words to ah ...parang di ko rin maget hehehehe....

Room Coloration

Room coloration can also be affected by housekeeping problems. In the cities, there is so much smoke, dust and dirt that makes cleaning harder than in less crowded provinces and towns.
Ages of family members should also be considered when choosing colors for the home. Children play outdoors, and when they do, they are likely to bring home with them dust, dirt and mud.
To avoid housekeeping problems, a wise homemaker always considers colorfastness to sun and water when buying household fabrics. Easy care and maintenance should also be given consideration.

Gods smiles on Anacleto

The wonders of science were almost beyond reach of the common masses during the Spanish rule. Few of them ever had the benefit of the collage education. Hence, they were prone to superstitions. Anacleto del Rosario, who came from the ranks of the poor, was a shining beacon. He rose to become the Prince of the Filipino Chemist despite poverty and the limitations of a Spanish-imposed curriculum.

Anacleto was born in 1860 to a humble rope-maker Eugenio del Rosario, and a fruit vendor, Casimira Sales. He was well-loved since he was the only survivor of eleven children of the poor couple.

During his early boyhood, he studied under private tutors, one of whom was a lawyer-uncle. At the age of seven, he mastered the alphabet and learned elementary Spanish. He was such a bright boy that his hardworking parents entertained glowing illusions of his golden future.

Unfortunately, misfortune struck the family in 1872, when Anacleto was barely eleven years old. His father died and his mother became an invalid. Despite his extreme youth and weak body, Anacleto did a man's job to support his sick mother and had to quit his studies. He sold fruits and vegetable in the streets like his mother; he made ropes like his later father; and, later, he worked as a laborer at the electric company in Manila.

Though tired and wavy from the day's work, Anacleto attended to his mother's needs cheerfully. Not even once did he complain the misery and hopelessness. He knew that someday the Lord will send an angel of mercy to help him and his mother in their sad state. His prayers were answered when a rich and kind relative came to their rescue. In 1873, he enrolled Anacleto, then eleven years old, in the secondary course under private tutors, in the Ateneo de Manila. From then on, it was smooth sailing. He passed the trials and God was obviously pleased with him.

Merry Christmas to All

Hi to each and everyone specially to all my friends here in this world of blogosphere.... Christmas seasons is coming beware of snatchers outside and inside the mall if your in the shopping. Safety first all your belongings before going to the malls for shopping.

Wish this coming season you enjoy your vacation bonding with all of your family member. But hope you would not forget that the spirit of Christmas is truly God was born to save all of us in our sins .....that's why Jesus is coming this is the true spirit of Christmas .Think of it what is the right gift you would like to offer to our saviour that is our almighty God and Lord Jesus Christ. Not only giving gift to each and everyone the most special gift is what Jesus will receive a gift from us. Like were going to surrender our sins to him. Surrender our trials and circumstances for those who are weary and God will surely Give us rest...The unhelpful heritage vanishes.

Life Insurance as an Inventment?

There's a good deal of controversy about the value of insurance as an investment.Whole life policies,with their fixed premiums and cash value that grows over the course of the year (that can be collected when you decide to terminate the policy or borrowed against up to the current value of the policy),are considered by many to be an effected way to protect a family financially and invest wisely.Term insurance,on the other hand,is a much less expensive type of insurance,and achieves much the same purpose as whole life (of course,only during the "term" of its existence).But there is no cash surrender value or borrowing privilege.Since both current protection and a good future investment are necessary,the consumer must carefully weigh the advantages of life insurance before making a purchase.

How to Read a life Insurance Policy

All life insurance policies,regardless of type,can be divided into 3 parts:

1.Summary-This is the basic agreement of the insured,the face amount of the policy,the beneficiary's name,and premium amount, as well as the type of policy,any riders (additions to the policy you might have bought),and weather or not the cost of the insurance has been figured on a guaranteed basic or a participating basic.

2.Details-Approximately 10 clauses giving the specifics of the policy's operation,such as due date of premium,value of the policy when you surrender it for either cash or a loan,the amount paid at the time of your death,and options for how your beneficiary can receive that money are included.

3.Application-This is a two-fold section that gives personal information about you and lets you make some decisions about how the policy will work.Among typical items covered are what happens in the event of your suicide,whether you engage in dangerous sports or occupations,what tour rights are under the policy,etc.

As with any legal document,it is important to read and understand what you are purchasing.If you need further information,a good source is the America Council of Insurance,1850 K. St.N.W.,Washington,DC 20006.

The Acropolis of Athens, Greece

In the City of Athens, Greece, stands a hill 160 meters high. The hill is the Acropolis. The word ''Acropolis''means ''upper city''.The ancient Greeks used hills as forts, because fighting uphill was hard for their enemies. Handsome temples were built on this hills to honor the gods and goddesses of the Greeks. Many cities in ancient Greece had an acropolis, but the most famous one is Athens.

Over 400 years before Christ, several magnificent marble temples were built on the Acropolis of Athens in Honor of the goddess Athena. The great gatehouse of the Acropolis, called the Propylaea,was the Athenians Favorite building.

The most famous temple is the Parthenon, design by Phidias, one of the most noted architects of all time. Most people think that the Parthenon is one of the most beautiful buildings ever built. But the statue was lost long ago.

Another temple, the Erechtheum, is known for its''Porch of the Maidens''. The six'' Maidens'' are pillars that are statues of woman. The pillars hold up the roof of the porch.
Many parts of the Acropolis temples were destroyed by time and war. But some of them have now rebuilt. People from all over the world go to see the Acropolis.