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In Lhasa sky burials are performed at dawn at special burial grounds, near a temple, that have been used for such burials for centuries. The rituals are closed to outsiders. In remote areas of Tibet the burials can sometimes be observed by outsiders. Participants of funerals regard ogling tourists as invasions of their privacy. Taking photographs is considered to be horrible manners.

When a body arrives the hair is cut off, the body is cut into pieces and the bones are pulverized and mixed with tsampa for the vultures to eat. Before stripping the flesh off the bones the monk who does the deed usually sharpens his knife on the sides or a rock, walks around a monument and says a prayer.

"Sky burials” are the most common way of disposing of dead bodies in Tibet. The body of the deceased is carried to a monastery on the backs of close friends and cut into little pieces by monks or members of a professional caste, and the pieces are fed to vultures who carry the spirit skyward to heaven. Family members of the deceased are often nearby but not actually at the site of the burial.

After true death has occurred the dead begins his journey towards rebirth and this may involve communion with gods, demons, hungry ghosts or a trip to hell. All this occurs with the understanding that post-death experiences are not real, but projections of consciousness that causes birth, death and rebirth.

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Tibetans believe that individuals' souls remain in bar do, a special zone for the newly dead, for 49 days after death, during which time they enter a new body (that of a human, a hell being, a god, or an animal) to start a new cycle of life, death and rebirth. On each of the 49 days the deceased passes through a new level.

Death is viewed as a transformation not an end. Tibetan are encouraged to witness death and the disposal of bodies so they do not fear death or are in awe of it. This is one reason why ritual objects are often made from human bones. After death, the body is kept in a sitting position for 24 hours while a lama recites passages from The Tibetan Book of the Dead to help guide the dead to the afterlife. Three days after death the deceased is blessed with morning prayers and taken to a monastery for the funeral.

TIBETAN FUNERALS AND DEATH

Tibetans believe that the cessation of breathing is only the first stage of death. Afterwards, they believe, the soul separates out of the various “subtle elements.” First, the earth elements dissolve into the water elements. As this happens the dead loses his sense of sight and feels like he is shriveling up. As the water elements dissolve into the air element the dead loses his hearing and feels surrounded by smoke. After the soul separates from the body, various levels of consciousness disappear and the deceased emerges into translucent light. This is when Tibetans believe that true death has occurred.

The majority of Tibetans adhere to Buddhism, which teaches rebirth. There is no need to preserve the body, as it is now an empty vessel. Birds may eat it, or nature may cause it to decompose. Thus, the function of the sky burial is simply to dispose of the remains. In much of Tibet, the ground is too hard and rocky to dig a grave, and, due to the scarcity of fuel and timber, sky burials are often more practical than cremation. High lamas and some other dignitaries may receive burials so as to honor them in death, but sky burials were standard practice for commoners. (wikipedia)


Drigung Monastery, Tibetan monastery famous for performing sky burials.

note: opted to edit out other images; too graphic for comfort.  for the curious, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_burial

Sky burial is a funerary practice in Tibet wherein a human corpse is incised in certain locations and placed on a mountaintop, exposing it to the elements (mahabhuta) and animals â€" especially predatory birds. The locations of preparation and sky burial are understood in the Vajrayana traditions as charnel grounds. In Tibet the practice is known as jhator, which means "giving alms to the birds." (wikipedia)


Sky burial site, Yerpa Valley

gyod.  oscar wilde preferred men, but he was great enough to know that women need not be understood.

22. Accept what cannot be changed.

Once you accept the fact that life is not fair, you’ll be more at peace with yourself. Instead of obsessing over how unfair life is, just focus on what you can control and change it for the better.

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21. Establish personal control.

Happy people have the ability to choose their own destinies. They don’t let others tell them how they should live their lives. Being in complete control of one’s own life brings positive feelings and a great sense of self-worth.

20. Tell the truth.

Lying stresses you out, corrodes your self-esteem, and makes you unlikeable. The truth will set you free. Being honest improves your mental health and builds others’ trust in you. Always be truthful, and never apologize for it.

19. Live minimally.

Happy people rarely keep clutter around the house because they know that extra belongings weigh them down and make them feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Some studies have concluded that Europeans are a lot happier than Americans are, which is interesting because they live in smaller homes, drive simpler cars, and own fewer items.


soothing


stressful

Mayon, about 330 kilometres (200 miles) southeast of Manila, has erupted 48 times in recorded history.

In 1814, more than 1,200 people were killed when lava flows buried the town of Cagsawa.

In December 2009 tens of thousands of villagers were displaced when Mayon spewed ash and lava.

The volcano also erupted in August 2006. There were no direct deaths caused by the explosion, but the following December a passing typhoon unleashed an avalanche of volcanic mud from its slopes that killed 1,000 people. - Rappler.com, with reports from Agence France-Presse

Caught by suprise

Residents in towns around the picturesque volcano famous for its near-perfect cone said they were surprised by the sudden activity, which came as many were having breakfast.

"It was so sudden that many of us panicked," Jun Marana, a 46-year-old bus driver and father of two, told AFP by telephone.

"When we stepped out we saw this huge column against the blue sky."

Marana said the ash column was dispersed by winds after about an hour, but said he was not taking his chances and was prepared to leave his home anytime.

Salceda, on his Facebook page, also said that the provincial government is already organizing a rescue mission for the mountaineers still on the slopes of Mayon.

He later issued a ban on all activities within the Permanent Danger Zone, including farming and mountain climbing.

"It is strongly advised that the public refrain from entering the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to the threat of sudden steam-driven eruptions and rock falls from the upper and middle slopes of the volcano," Phivolcs added.

Casualties

Albay Governor Joey Salceda said on the ABS-CBN News Channel that 5 mountain climbers died after being hit by rocks cascading down the slopes of the volcano. Four were foreigners, he said, while the other one was a local tour guide.

He said they have yet to confirm the identities of the deceased climbers, as the bodies still have to be brought down from the volcano.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports at least 7 climbers were also injured. There have been three groups of mountain climbers going up the volcano when the event happened, Eduardo del Rosario NDRRMC Executive Director, said on ANC.

"The gray to brown clouds reached 500 meters above the summit and drifted west southwest. No volcanic earthquake was detected within the past 24-hour observation period," Phivolcs said.

The agency said levels of seismic and gas emissions from the volcano are still very low, which does not indicate any heightened activity.

The alert level for the volcano is still at zero, which means "no eruption is imminent." "However, small phreatic explosions including small steam and ash ejections may occur suddenly with little or no warning," the agency warned.

Solidum also told dzBB that they will continue monitoring Mayon to see if they need to raise the volcano's alert level.

Casualties after Mayon spews ash

by Rappler.com
Updated 05/07/2013 12:16 PM


Photo courtesy of Albay Gov Joey Salceda, via his Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines (10th UPDATE) - Five people are confirmed dead after the Mayon Volcano spewed rocks and steam in a phreatic explosion Tuesday, May 7.

"Mayon Volcano at 8:00:25 AM today, produced a small phreatic event that lasted about 73 seconds," the Phivolcs said in its official advisory.

A phreatic explosion is caused by the heating of water by the magma underneath the volcano's crater, sending steam, water, and volcanic material out.

18. Exercise.

Studies have shown that exercise raises happiness levels just as much as Zoloft does. Exercising also boosts your self-esteem and gives you a higher sense of self-accomplishment.

17. Eat well.

Junk food makes you sluggish, and it’s difficult to be happy when you’re in that kind of state. Everything you eat directly affects your body’s ability to produce hormones, which will dictate your moods, energy, and mental focus. Be sure to eat foods that will keep your mind and body in good shape.

16. Meditate.

Meditating silences your mind and helps you find inner peace. You don’t have to be a zen master to pull it off. Happy people know how to silence their minds anywhere and anytime they need to calm their nerves.

15. Nurture social relationships.

A lonely person is a miserable person. Happy people understand how important it is to have strong, healthy relationships. Always take the time to see and talk to your family, friends, or significant other.

alfred didn't worry about the big stuff too.  in fact, he never worried about anything.

Quote from: hubag bohol on May 07, 2013, 04:01:43 AMDuterte used the same line when he asked the people to support the re-election bid of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who was present on stage along with another senatorial bet, former MTRCB chairperson Grace Poe.

yikes, bilib unta ko niya, i mean, ni duterte.  but for his endorsing this particular reelectionist... he's now many notches lower in my personal estimation.  fan tingali ni siya ni heart evangelista.

Quote from: hubag bohol on May 07, 2013, 09:54:38 AM



He must be addressing criminal elements here...

unsa man nang finger ni manoy, arthritic?

Quote from: Lollapalooza on May 07, 2013, 10:00:51 AM
awts... soweee.. basin madamay pa ko ani hahahaha

hahaha!  di bale, loll.  dali-dali na lang god tag ingon nga "we are the morons!"

14. Take the time to listen.

Talk less; listen more. Listening keeps your mind open to others’ wisdoms and outlooks on the world. The more intensely you listen, the quieter your mind gets, and the more content you feel.

13. Never seek approval from others.

Happy people don’t care what others think of them. They follow their own hearts without letting naysayers discourage them. They understand that it’s impossible to please everyone. Listen to what people have to say, but never seek anyone’s approval but your own.

12. Choose friends wisely.

Misery loves company. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with optimistic people who will encourage you to achieve your goals. The more positive energy you have around you, the better you will feel about yourself.

there's more, hof.  i was just too sleepy last night to go on.  considering the speed of my internet connection, i ended up sleeping in front of the computer.  nein!  i hope i'm not a computer addict!

in the end, lorenz, i share the funeral director's view.  but it would be a different story if a relative of mine were one of the victims and i would be going to the same cemetery where tamerlan's remains rest.  where legalities may rule, the problem at its most basic is an emotional one.  that includes a community's memory of untold terror that was visited upon it.

they don't end up eating those birds, do they?  oh, my dalai lama...

"We have to bury this guy.  Whoever he is, in this country, we bury people." - Peter Stefan, funeral director

this conqueror and ruler must have been buried somewhere, right?

Quote from: hubag bohol on May 07, 2013, 09:11:44 AM
Hmm, so how about the proposal of some of the living to ship the remains to Russia? How viable is the idea?

Quote from: islander on May 07, 2013, 09:23:41 AM
i have no idea about that idea's viability.  they better ask putin...

tamerlan was a green card holder.  i understand his application for u.s. citizenship was put on hold, unlike his younger brother's.  in a sense, in life as in death, he is a nowhere man.

here's a saner bit:

In Tsarnaev's case, his parents are alive and in the Russian region of Dagestan. But Tamerlan Tsarnaev held a passport from the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan, where he was born, so his remains can't be sent to Russia, said Zaurbek Sadakhanov, a lawyer for the parents.

Tsarnaev had requested a Russian passport but had not received one, Sadakhanov said. His parents have not asked that his body be brought to Russia -- and in any event, Russian law says the bodies of "terrorists" killed by government forces should be buried in an undisclosed location, without the family being notified of the site, he said. (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/06/)

Nowhere man, the world is at your command...

too bad, not anymore.  he was blind as he can be.

oh, but he did have a point of view, or so it seems to me that he was making all his somewhere plans for somebody...

Burying mass murderers... continued

Many infamous mass murderers like Adam Lanza, Dylan Klebold, and Ted Bundy have reportedly been cremated. That is not a likely option in this case. Most observant Muslims do not believe that cremation is an acceptable method of disposition for human remains. If the family of Tamerlan Tsarnaev rejects cremation as an option, then it will likely find that Massachusetts law will provide little assistance in securing a burial place for him.

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Of course, all cemeteries are sacred places. But we do not generally require a moral litmus test before remains are accepted for burial. For those who die while incarcerated, many state prisons have their own cemeteries for inmates whose bodies go unclaimed. But Tsarnaev died before he could be convicted, so a prison cemetery is not an option. If no cemetery in Massachusetts will take Tsarnaev, what happens to his remains? They cannot simply stay in the funeral home forever. Something must be done.

Tsarnaev's are not the first infamous set of remains posing these questions. Before Timothy McVeigh's 2001 execution in Terre Haute, Indiana, Congress enacted 38 USC § 2411, which prohibits those convicted of certain capital crimes from being buried in "federally funded cemeteries" like Arlington National Cemetery. This legislation was deemed necessary because, as a veteran, McVeigh otherwise had a right to be buried in a national cemetery. Representative Joseph Knollenberg of Michigan explained the reasoning behind the legislation: "Our Nation's cemeteries are sacred ground. They are a solemn and sad reminder of the price our Nation has paid for the freedom that we enjoy every day. It is not fitting to allow the likes of Timothy McVeigh or any other death penalty convict in the company of our fallen heroes." McVeigh was cremated after his execution, and his cremains were released to his attorney.

Massachusetts law does provide that each town shall provide one or more "suitable places" for people dying within town limits (M.G.L.A. 114 § 10). Although no case interprets this statute to provide that town cemeteries must accept the remains of any person who died within town limits, it is a reasonable interpretation. Tsarnaev's death certificate indicates that he died at 1:35 a.m. It is unclear whether he died on the street in Watertown, in the ambulance, or at the hospital in Boston. If the funeral director can confirm where he died, his strongest argument is that Massachusetts law requires that town's cemetery to accept Tsarnaev's remains. Of course, the communities in Massachusetts least likely to want to bury Tsarnaev are Watertown and Boston. Regardless, he did not die in Worchester, so there appears to be no legal requirement that the town cemetery in Worchester, or certainly any private cemetery in Worchester, accept his burial.

Although the law requires that bodies be decently disposed of within a "reasonable" time after death, it does not provide clear answers about how to accomplish that. For example, no Massachusetts statute requires a cemetery to accept a body for burial. In 2003, in LaCava v. Lucander, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts held that there is no fundamental right to be buried in the cemetery of one's choosing. In that case, a man who had been convicted of killing his wife asked to be buried in the same Westminster, Massachusetts town cemetery where his wife rested. The cemetery commission denied his request, but offered him a plot in another town cemetery.

The answer to the legal questions depends in large part on what state hosts the remains. There is very little federal law on this subject. In this case, Tsarnaev died in Massachusetts and his body is apparently currently located in Massachusetts, so that state's law is most relevant.

Like most states, Massachusetts law provides that "every dead body of a human being dying within the commonwealth ... shall be decently buried, entombed in a mausoleum, vault or tomb or cremated within a reasonable time after death." (M.G.L.A. 114 § 43M) The person having custody of the remains is charged with carrying out this obligation. In Tsarnaev's case, his uncle appears to have taken responsibility for his remains after Tsarnaev's wife refused.

Burying Mass Murderers: The Problem of Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Tanya D. Marsh
Professor, Wake Forest Law School
05/05/2013

The Worcester, Massachusetts funeral director with possession of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has reported that cemeteries in multiple states have refused to permit burial of his body.

This situation raises several important questions regarding the disposition of human remains. After a person dies, we clearly need to make decisions regarding final disposition, for public health reasons as well as closure for the family and community. But what happens when the remains are those of a person believed to have committed a horrific, recent crime?

Quote from: hubag bohol on May 07, 2013, 09:11:44 AM
Hmm, so how about the proposal of some of the living to ship the remains to Russia? How viable is the idea?

i have no idea about that idea's viability.  they better ask putin...

tamerlan was a green card holder.  i understand his application for u.s. citizenship was put on hold, unlike his younger brother's.  in a sense, in life as in death, he is a nowhere man.

how true, loll.  cremation, though, is out of the question because he is a muslim.  that, too, has to be respected, aside from his remains. 

i guess the real problem here is the living.

"My problem here is trying to find a gravesite. A lot of people don't want to do it. They don't want to be involved with this," said Stefan, who said dozens of protesters gathered outside his funeral home, upset with his decision to handle the service. "I keep bringing up the point of Lee Harvey Oswald, Timothy McVeigh or Ted Bundy. Somebody had to do those, too." (The trouble of burying bomb suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, more at http://mg.co.za/article/2013-05-04-the-trouble-of-burying-bomb-suspect-tamerlan-tsarnaev

now pa ko nga ing-ana diay katas-a si binay.

11. Avoid social comparison.

Everyone works at his own pace, so why compare yourself to others? If you think you’re better than someone else, you gain an unhealthy sense of superiority. If you think someone else is better than you, you end up feeling bad about yourself. You’ll be happier if you focus on your own progress and praise others on theirs.

10. Wake up at the same time every morning.

Have you noticed that a lot of successful people tend to be early risers? Waking up at the same time every morning stabilizes your circadian rhythm, increases productivity, and puts you in a calm and centered state.

9. Get absorbed into the present.

Happy people don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. They savor the present. They let themselves get immersed in whatever they’re doing at the moment. Stop and smell the roses.

8. Never make excuses.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” Happy people don’t make excuses or blame others for their own failures in life. Instead, they own up to their mistakes and, by doing so, they proactively try to change for the better.

7. Speak well of others.

Being nice feels better than being mean. As fun as gossiping is, it usually leaves you feeling guilty and resentful. Saying nice things about other people encourages you to think positive, non-judgmental thoughts.

6. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Happy people ask themselves, “Will this problem matter a year from now?” They understand that life’s too short to get worked up over trivial situations. Letting things roll off your back will definitely put you at ease to enjoy the more important things in life.

5. Dream big.

People who get into the habit of dreaming big are more likely to accomplish their goals than those who don’t. If you dare to dream big, your mind will put itself in a focused and positive state.

4. Express gratitude for what they already have.

There’s a popular saying that goes something like this: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.” You will have a deeper sense of contentment if you count your blessings instead of yearning for what you don’t have.

3. See problems as challenges.

The word “problem” is never part of a happy person’s vocabulary. A problem is viewed as a drawback, a struggle, or an unstable situation while a challenge is viewed as something positive like an opportunity, a task, or a dare. Whenever you face an obstacle, try looking at it as a challenge.

2. Treat everyone with kindness.

Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that being kind makes you happier? Every time you perform a selfless act, your brain produces serotonin, a hormone that eases tension and lifts your spirits. Not only that, but treating people with love, dignity, and respect also allows you to build stronger relationships.

1. Don’t hold grudges.

Happy people understand that it’s better to forgive and forget than to let their negative feelings crowd out their positive feelings. Holding a grudge has a lot of detrimental effects on your well-being, including increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Why let anyone who has wronged you have power over you? If you let go of all your grudges, you’ll gain a clear conscience and enough energy to enjoy the good things in life.

22 Things Happy People Do Differently

This article is from Chiara Fucarino. Enjoy!

There are two types of people in the world: those who choose to be happy, and those who choose to be unhappy. Contrary to popular belief, happiness doesn’t come from fame, fortune, other people, or material possessions. Rather, it comes from within. The richest person in the world could be miserable while a homeless person could be right outside, smiling and content with their life. Happy people are happy because they make themselves happy. They maintain a positive outlook on life and remain at peace with themselves.

The question is: how do they do that?

It’s quite simple. Happy people have good habits that enhance their lives. They do things differently. Ask any happy person, and they will tell you that they …

hihihi, there was no +sign after all...   i thought it was okay because the number '63' was already there, ready for me to enter my number.  thanks to you both, tus and tb.com.  i'll try again tomorrow and will report to you the fruit of my labor, successful or not.  if not, ugh, fate should not tempt me to open my own bank, not just a bank account but a bank, like tubagboholbank perhaps?

Quote from: hubag bohol on May 06, 2013, 11:13:37 AM...noting his fascination with the American way of death, found him issues of undertakers’ trade magazines â€" Sunnyside, Casket,and Embalmer’s Monthly. He particularly admired a funeral parlor ad: “You die. We do the rest.”

hahaha!  and this was more than half a century ago.

thanks for the tip, tus.  i imagined so, pero wa man dawata ang akong mobile phone number... yes, i'm hoping to open a paypal personal account.

Myth: Puebla is a small quaint colonial town

Fact: Puebla is both the 4th largest city and metropolitan area in Mexico. It is an important educational, tourist and industrial hub for eastern Central Mexico. Puebla is also home to Volkswagen’s second largest operations outside of Germany and the last site where the original Volkswagen Beetle was manufactured. Many international movies that are set in Colonial, XVIII and XIX century Mexico or Spain are filmed in downtown Puebla.

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hehe, very creative.  now pa ko makakita ani.  di man kaha ta ani apilon ug interview sa fbi bahin sa boston bombing?  ug tungod kay dynamite wraps man intawon, asa man ni mobuto, sa tutonlan, sa tiyan, o sa lubot?

mga 5 hours kong nagproblema ug ingon ana.  basulon na pod unta nako ang akong connection, pero, paspas man ang ubang websites.

Myth: Cinco de Mayo is only celebrated in the United States

Fact: Not exactly. The original observances were impromptu celebrations by Mexicans living in California as early as 1863 as a show of resistance to the short-lived French rule of Mexico but Poblanos have been celebrating almost as long as that. Even though it’s not a federal holiday in Mexico it is indeed a very important state holiday in Puebla and neighboring Veracruz. Schools are closed and people take the day off.

There are festivals, parades and an elaborate annual reenactment of the battle itself. While most people prefer to play the role of the victorious Mexican soldiers, those that must play French soldiers do so with bottles of wine sticking out of their backpacks.

Myth: Mexico defeated the French Invasion

Fact: They won the battle but not the war. The victory was inspirational but short-lived against Napoleon’s resolve to conquer Mexico in order to reach his ultimate destination which was the United States.

The French regrouped and returned with over 30,000 troops easily taking Puebla and then toppling Mexico City and forcing President Benito Juarez’s government into exile.

Myth: Mexican forces in Puebla were a ragtag operation and overwhelmingly outnumbered

Fact: The French attack on Puebla led by General Charles de Lorencez was approximately 6,000 against 4,000 and Puebla was heavily fortified at the time. After the Reform War the government had taken control of Puebla which had two strategically placed hilltop forts. Although there were significantly less Mexican army regulars (around 1,000), the Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin had the distinct tactical advantages of terrain familiarity, guerilla training and the element of surprise.

Lorencez was operating on false reports that Puebla was friendly toward the French, unprepared and would fall easily to a show of force. He was also unfamiliar with the weather patterns and launched an attack that was too direct and too late in the day. His forces began running low on ammunition early on due to his miscalculation of the intensity of the opposition and the typical afternoon heavy rain created a muddy mess that all but crippled French artillery.

Myth: The French invasion of Mexico was only about money

Fact: For the Spanish and English it was but not necessarily the French. The civil war in Mexico known as the Reform War left the country in financial shambles and by 1861 President Benito Juarez had suspended payments on all foreign debt. Under the auspices of the London Treaty, Napoleon would encourage Spain and the UK to join France in an invasion presumably meant to put pressure on Mexico to resume payments. But Napoleon’s real interest was to colonize and conquer Mexico in order to gain easier access to the U.S. to help the Confederates and keep the U.S. divided into two less powerful contingents. Once Spain and the U.K. discovered Napoleon’s real intentions they withdrew their troops.

Myths and facts about the Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2013
By Kim Piston
Hispanic Heritage

If you don’t know by now that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence day then consider yourself informed once and for all and keep reading.

On May 5th, 1862 French forces tried to invade and occupy the town of Puebla located about 100 miles east of Mexico City and were defeated by the Mexican Army. Beyond that, there are many misconceptions and myths about this particular battle and the day in Mexican history known as Cinco de Mayo. Here are some things you may not know about El día de la batalla de Puebla.

In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Dayâ€"the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexicoâ€"which is celebrated on September 16. (wikipedia)


Mexico’s Zacapoaxtla Indians march in front of the Presidential balcony in the Zocalo Plaza, in Mexico City after a reenactment of Cinco de Mayo Battle of Puebla. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. (wikipedia)

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla). (wikipedia)


Battle of Puebla

hehe, great experience.  lucky you.

this,


compared to this...


ay, magsige ra tag duko-duko ug pamaypay kun maria clara ta.  hands down, i'll go for sisa.  kay angso, hehe.

sisang baliw is a plum role, more challenging than maria clara.  kana baya unta ang akong gusto kun papilion lang ko. 

hahaha!  bisag asa man ko makabasa ani.  could this be the last of it?  depende.  pilay pad kon mo-admit si sir balong nga pizot pod diay sija.  piz, sir balong!  hinaot nakahungaw na ang imong tambutzo.

great pic, tigs.  if this happens everyday, pangitaon ta ka, hehe.  congrats!

aw, hehe.  nakalimot ko nga mas banggiitan man diay ka kay sa werewolf...

daghan na ta.  naka-take 2 pod ko sa last 3 units sa spanish tungod kay nangambisyon among teacher nga mag-stage play mi sa azotea scene ni maria clara ug ibarra.  kaso, ako ang himoong maria clara unya wa ko ganahi sa akong paris nga ibarra.  too much of a brat, lupig pay tom cruise.  drop out ko.  gibungolan ko sa teacher since time immemorial.

naka mi ultimo adios mig ahat, hehe.

Adiós, Patria adorada,
región del sol querida 
Ikaw 'Nyorita diri, lalim ba.

naa ba kahay epekto kanang tungod kay wa sila magputi tanan dinhi sa ilang pangadye?

siawa.  ang paet ani kun malipat ang amo ni doggie, nahubog ba ron, unya anhi mangihi, hihihi.  iya pa ra ba gyong i-flush.

don't tell me ang ending nakapasar ka sa spanish class...

uy, take-off man gamay sa traditional haiku...

hinaot nga aning panahona simbako lang palayo di motumaw ang imong dugay nang gihuptan nga sekreto, bai tigs.  awoooohhhh!

good poem para nako nga reader ug poems ug hinawayon pa gyod, hehe.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on May 06, 2013, 11:24:03 AMAng angso gamhanan ning katilingban
Tagdumala daw hari sa gingharian
Sa mga binuhat nga walay kapilian
Gawas sa pagtulon sa laway sa kapildihan...

daghan ba kahang gamhanang angso nga modaog karong umaabot nga election?  vote, angso.  better than anghit.

mas bale orinola na lang kay sa moanhi dinhi inig kagabii...

kini lisod nga outhouse kay modagan ni inig kagabii...

morag naa pa ni sa mga balay nga outhouse gihapon ang toilet.

“This is really supposed to give the public an opportunity to have a connection to the mission and the planet,” said Stephanie Renfrow, lead for the MAVEN Education and Public Outreach program at Colorado at Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (CU/LASP). “It’s not so much about sending a message to the universe.”

According to Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator from CU/LASP, the idea is to reach “the next generation of explorers and excite them about science, technology, engineering and math.”

MAVEN is the first spacecraft devoted to exploring and understanding the Martian upper atmosphere. The spacecraft will orbit Mars and investigate how the loss of Mars' atmosphere to space determined the history of water on the planet’s surface. The initial mission is slated to last a year, but could be extended.

To participate in the Going to Mars campaign click http://lasp.colorado.edu/maven/goingtomars/.

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MAVEN Mission Seeks Poems for Space


The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission is part of NASA's Mars Scout program, funded by NASA Headquarters.

Matthew Hilburn
May 02, 2013

Are you a poet and a space geek?

If so, NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is offering a unique chance to send your poem all the way to Mars aboard the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft that will be launched in November.

Poems should be in the form of a haiku, and the deadline for submissions is July 1. Through an online public vote, the top three will be selected and burned onto a DVD, which will be placed aboard MAVEN. Anyone who sends in a submission will also have their name burned onto the DVD. Voting will begin July 15.

Participants who submit their poems to the Going to Mars campaign will be able to print a certificate of appreciation to document their involvement with the MAVEN mission.

nice.   remain with us, moon.  (this here alien will never mess with earth's moon.  i promise.)

Worshipers hold candles in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city.

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Cars are seen on a flooded parking lot after the overflowing of the Ouche river caused by recent heavy rainfalls in Dijon, central eastern France.

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Jakub Koucky (R), a graduate from Jedlickuv Institute, in a wheelchair, is helped by a climber during the first ever attempt to rappel from Prague's Congress Center at an event to mark the institute's 100th founding anniversary in Prague, Czech Republic.

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A South Korean traditional gate guard beats a drum during the reopening ceremony of landmark Sungnyemun gate in Seoul. Five years after an arsonist destroyed it, the stone-and-wood southern gate to the old walled capital of Seoul has been painstakingly restored to its late 14th century glory by a small army of master craftsmen using traditional tools.

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mga iro nga may pagka liwat sa ilang yutang natawhan...


Trickdogs (L-R): Pepper, Ben and Tom Tom pose with a German flag, a whistle, a board rading "Champions League" and a mini football during a press conference to promote the fair 'dog and pet' in Dortmund, western Germany.

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A boy yawns during a ceremony ahead of Buddha's upcoming birthday on May 17 at the Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. Ten children entered the temple to have an experience with life as monks which lasts for 16 days.

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Artist Pyotr Pavlensky lies on the ground, wrapped in barbed wire roll, during a protest action in front the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg, Russia, aiming to express his view that the legislative system of the city is oppressive, according to local media.

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