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Mr. Ferniz, one thing that I find very interesting that is universal of the Spanish imprint in its overseas empire is this:

1) Massive Religious Migration
(Spain literally sent tens of thousands of its priests and monks to its overseas empire)

2) The presence of a Church in ever single town.
--This is a universal imprint of the Spanish.
If you go to Mexico, Argentina, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Columbia, Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam so on so forth, you will find that there is a church in every single town.

The Church was a strategic base of operations for the Spanish.

If you think and analyze this strategically and demographically, you will observe that the Church was the center of a town. And everything else is built around a church of that particular town. You will see that the barangays that are built around a church form a grid, and that there is a plaza mayor or a 'central' region of the town near the church.

This is even seen in Latin America and Spain.

In Latin America, the 'Barangays' are known as 'Pueblos'. There are many pueblos that circumvent around the church and there is a plaza mayor. Altogether, the organizational unit is known as a Municipalidad.

If you observe how the Spaniards organized the Philippines, you will see that they organized it exactly how they organized their empire in Latin America; specifically and historically, the Philippines was organized the same way how Neuva Espana (Mexico) was organized.

Which was based on how Spain itself was built and organized.

This is how Spain differed from other European Powers in how they governed their foreign empires. Other European Empires such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy etc used their overseas empire to transport resources back to the home country. Spain different, significantly because Spain wanted to and literally did Transform its overseas possession to look and have similar features as the Mother Country. Spain, itself.

Which, unfortunately, required more resources from Spain. Leading to Overexhaustion.

During the Spanish Migration, Millions of Spaniards Migrated to Latin America and the Philippines. This had a strategic consequence to Spain's Influence in Europe.

I think Anda was probably derived from Andalucia.

Most of the Spanish episcopacy that were transplated into the Philippines came from specific towns in Spain.

Andalucia, being a very large province of Spain and the home province for many Conquistadores, probably sent hundreds of its Priests and Monks, under the auspices to Evangelize and Christianize the Philippines by Imperial Decree of Emperor Philipp II (who the Philippines is named after: Felipe is the Spanish transliteration, hence Filipinas; hence, "Of Felipe: Filipinas")

The town of Burgos in Southern Leyte was also named after the city in Spain, Burgos because most of the Priests and Monks that Evangelized the town were from Burgos, Spain.

Even the concept of Municipality or Municipalidad and urban areas was a total European Import, concerning the Philippines.

Prior to Hispanization of the Islands, our Malay ancestors were sedentiary farmers, opting to live in scattered villages and there was a physical lacking of large urban areas.

When the Philippine Archipelago was fraternized into the Spanish Empire, the main goals of Hispanization was to 'Hispanify' the entire island. What this meant was to build and create large urban areas. There were three reasons for this:
1) The Spaniards believed that Man was a social animal and in order to recieve the word of God, and the Grace of His word, cities were needed for communication of peoples.
2) Urban areas would provide the basis of governance for the islands; and labor could be facilitated. Spain's goal in the islands was not only to Christianize the Islands. Their goal was to develop it. To create agrarian communities that would make governing the islands feasible and economical. The presence of Agrarian communities would produce the development of a Peninsular Class: a Filipino Oligarchy. One that Spain would utilize to rule the islands.
3) Urban communities would make Evangelization quicker as it would lead to conversion quicker and allow a strategic grip on the local lowlands.


The reason why most of the towns in the Philippines have Spanish Names is because they were all created by the Spanish. The concept of the Town, City, Port, etc did not exist in the traditional sense prior to the arrival of Spain.

Prior to Spain, the Archipelago was composed of small princely states; and unnamed tribal lands that swore no fealty to any Lord or King, respectively known as the Datu or Rajah.

Quote from: Macky Ferniz on October 23, 2008, 10:04:12 PM
How about THE LAST MARRIED POPE?

He was Adrian II (867-872). Actually he was married before he ascended the papal throne, but after being elected pontiff, he refused to adopt celibacy or renounce his family. His wife, Stephania, and their daughter lived in the Lateran Palace with him for a short time. Later, one of his chief rivals abducted his daughter and married her by force. Many previous popes had been happily married. In fact, Pope Hormisdas (514-523) was the proud father of Pope Silverius (536-538). Although Adrian (or Hadrian, as he is sometimes called) was the last to marry, subsequent popes fathered numerous children.

This is a very good point, Mr. Ferniz.

And I think these were the contributions to the abuse of power of the Catholic Church before the Great Reformation in the late 16th century. Previous to the 100 Years War.

Prior to the Great Reformation, there were abuses committed by members of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. By the Grace of God, reforms were augmented for the benefit of the Living Church and for the People and Christians that demanded to hear the Word of God.

Quote from: smiffytheninja on October 23, 2008, 01:49:19 PM
Trying to study for Chemistry...  I still don't get a couple things.

'Day, what are the things that you are having trouble with?

We can do a review here if you want.

The City of Seville, of the Province of Andalucia

The Architectural Heart of Spain









The Bulls of Spain

Andalucia



The Old Castles of Andalucia


Viva'y Los Andalucianos


The farms of Andalucia




The Breadth of Andalucia: Yours to Discover!

Another great version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjgvhAQ-EK8&feature=related

The elegance of the body movements of the Filipina.

Aray!

Looking at this video, I cannot help but stare at the natural beauty of the Filipina.

Guapa kaayo. Soft brown skin...

Janggay is a Malay Dance.

It was brought to southern Philippines by our Malay ancestors when they arrived to our islands from what is now present day Borneo and the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

His Kind is the product of islamofascistic regionalism.

If you go to Indonesia, the entire country is sporadic with corruption and violent regionalism and crime. Matters not if they are all Muslim. Men such as Bravo are a product of Jeremiah Islamiaah teachings.

It is a teaching that is an off-shoot of Al-Qaeda. To make war with the innocents.

I agree with Mr. Ferniz on this.

The Malaysians probably laugh at our situation. They laugh at 100 million Filipinos fighting with each other and bitter at regionalism. These MILF members fight for scraps of the table and fail to see the bigger picture. THE PHILIPPINES.

Mommy,

My beloved Mommy Liza.

My very own mother, carried me in her womb for 9 months and burdened the pain of birth. Sorry lang ko, Mommy, for the pain I caused you in birth-giving as well as in raising me.

Mom, I always cry to you when I ever have problems or when I need support and comfort that only a mother can give.

Even if I am 23, or even if I get married in the future, You are and will always be my very own Mommy Liza.

I am because of You and Daddy.

Mom, I know that Angel, Don, Andre, and I are very demanding at times, pero, kaibao ka Mommy, we all love you so much. You and Dad.

See you in Christmas

Being a 23 years old, and one that cares for the well being of my younger siblings and younger cousins, I think I have a better understanding of what my parents have always viewed in terms of children and raising them.

As an adolescent, with the surge of testosterone and the need to rebel, I did not have a clear focus on what my parents wanted. Then again, that is universal for most of us. Race and ethnicity matters not.

Presently, though, I have a better understanding of the kind of burden my parents had in raising 4 children and sending 2 of them to college and then one of them to medical school. The demands of life can truly be stressing, but such is the sacrifices of the love of a mother and father to their beloved offsprings.

The older I get, the more I find myself taking up the mannerisms and the habits of my own beloved father. Engineer 'Rico' Lorenzo Lucino Sr.

When I bear my own children in the future, I admit that I would be as protective with them as my father is with us. And shower them with the privileges that we were given by the hard work of my father and mother.

My beloved father is an inspiration to me. Not only did he graduate as a Civil Engineer form C.I.T, and worked in Saudi as a Supervisory Engineer for over a decade, but went to nursing school and became an RN here in the United States when we moved here back in 1991.

My dad works hard to give only the best of the best to his children, the same as what his own father did for him back in the day.

I want to be just like my dad. My beloved father.

I Love You, Daddy.

The deeper theme of contribution to the progress of Bohol is well addressed.

God Bless men like Engineer Luvino Uy.

The epitome of the colloquial phrase, "To give is better than to receive."

Medical Student
Emergency Room Volunteer
Friend and Confidant

My parents are strict, pero have laxed their control over me. Pero my father is still very protective over my younger siblings and especially my younger sister.

Imagine, when I was in college sa 2nd year pa ko sa undergrad college, my sister was starting her 1st year sad, and before my parents left.

Ingoon si Daddy nako, "Bran, remember you are my eyes and my ears."
ahaha!

And I admit, I am also protective for my younger sister. When my friends say they think she is 'cute', I would respond, "Off Limits".

Pero, I have laxed it a bit. I know Lorraine is very strikta and conservative. I told her before, "Don't ever settle for a man that is below your standards and below your means. Your intelligence and your means. You are young, intelligent and beautiful. Pick only the best of the best."

My parents always stress us the concept of:
1) Accountability
2) Respect and Decency
3) Relgiousness; God-Fearing
4) Hard Work, Honest Living
5) Never Settle for Less.

My honest view on this matter:

I want the United States Air Force to pin point this man and his rag-tag followers and drop a mini nuke on their base camp. Wipe them out once and for all.

Full ownership of Mindanao? The absurdity of it all.

In times of relent, and in times of catastrophe, in times of need and obscurity, one must never loose his or her sight on The Lord. For there is nothing that the Lord cannot doe. All is possible for His Mighty Hand.

And there is a great song found in 2 Samuel 22. It is entitled the Song of Thanksgiving.

David sang the words of this song to the Lord when the Lord rescued him from the grasp of al his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This is the song itself:





May the Peace and Love of Christ Jesus and His Father In Heaven be with you all.

Viva'y La Municipalidad de Valencia en la provincia de Bohol! En La Republica' Filipinas!

Viva'y Los VALENCIANOS!

Viva'y La Iglesia del Santo Nino!

Viva'y La Playa de Bajang!

Viva'y Los Ultimos Basqueros (Basaks) en la municipalidad, que eres no comperar!

Valencia! Ave Valencia!

Ave Los Valencianos!



Stand up, Sons and Daughters of Panangatan!!

I was just thinking about Ms. Orchids today. Our very own Spanish Orchids.

Ma'am Orchids. I miss you.

Let us ask the Lord of all health and salvation on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are suffering from bodily illnesses that he alone who is the Dear Physician will help them all. O God, who bids our lives to run fast or slow, accept the prayers of your servants who in their sickness implore your pity. Save them and change their fear and apprehension to joy.
We call on you, Lord, who has formed our bodies and souls and who governs, guides, and saves all of humankind, may our prayers move you to relent and heal all who are sick, remove their suffering from them, raise up those who must convalesce in bed, so that they may glorify your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen.


Leo, remember that the mustard seed can even move the mountains. May your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen strengthen you.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself, Leo. You can beat this, Leo.

This I pray and ask in Jesus' Name.

This is a cold case example of abuse of power.

This is the robe of a Deacon of the Church:



The Role of the Deacon:

The ministry of the deacon in the Roman Catholic Church is described as one of service in three areas: the Word, the Liturgy and Charity. The deacon's ministry of the Word includes proclaiming the Gospel at the Eucharist, preaching and teaching. His ministry at the Altar includes various parts of the Mass proper to the deacon, including being the proper minister of the cup. The ministry of charity involves service to the poor and marginalized and working with parishioners to help them become more involved in such ministry. As clerics, they are required to recite the Liturgy of the Hours. Deacons can administer the sacrament of Baptism and serve as the church's witness at the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, which the bride and groom administer to each other. Deacons may preside at funerals, various services such as Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and they may give blessings. They cannot hear confession and give absolution, anoint the sick, or say Mass.

At Mass, the deacon is the ordinary minister of the proclamation of the Gospel (in fact, a priest, bishop, or even the Pope should not proclaim the Gospel if a deacon is present) and of Holy Communion (primarily, of the Precious Blood). Deacons have the faculty to preach the homily by right of their ordination unless the priest presider retains that ministry to himself at any particular Mass.

It is possible for a man who is Roman Catholic to join Holy Orders and still retain his marriage and fatherhood (that is if he has a family). This is called Deaconship.

I have a very good friend who is an attorney and at the same time a Deacon at our local Catholic Church  that I attend back home.

Mr. Udtohan,

You are in my prayers and in my thoughts. Be strong, Leo, and know that you can make through this. Stay strong, brother.

God Bless You, Leo.

I never knew about Tamblot, Ellac. Thank you for sharing with us this interesting information. Alive to this day jud no?

These practices--which is of the old animistic and paganistic past of our ancestors. For me, the hairs on my back rose when bolingbit talked about the tambaloslos.

Quote from: musiclover0526 on April 10, 2008, 02:44:59 AM
kanus-a man last nimong adto sa valencia?

It's been a while.

The last time I was in Valencia was back in July of 1998.

It's been over a decade since I was back in the Philippines.

Quote from: ellac on October 20, 2008, 03:11:54 PM
ang mga tawo sa valencia mga bright ug but-an. mga tawng kahibalo mudicider ug mubarog sa ilang mga decision. ang pagbotar sumala na sa ilang kaugalingung panghunana ug conscencia. dili na mumater sa precinto kung nakadawat ba or wa, og kung pila ang nadawat. ayaw sad tamaya ang kaalam sa mga taga valencia oi.. kaminus mu namu?

Valencianos are known for our productivity, and our ingenuity. There is a considerable amount of Valencianons here in New Jersey and in the Eastern USA. Alot more in Michigan and California/West Coast.

Then again, I am a Valencianon myself. So I am naturally biased for my own Town.

Quote from: bolingitboy on October 20, 2008, 08:57:02 PM
i first heard of the word tambaloslos from old folks in valencia. these are hideous creatures of the night who when they grin can open their mouths in such a way that the upper and lower lips would cover the whole of its own face.

I heard about this, too, bolingitboy. Hadlok!

You know during the late 17th century, the island of Bohol was under religious orders by the Catholic episcopacy? As the region was rife with witchcraft and demonic possessions. Many of those who practiced witchcraft were sent to the island of Siquijor by the Spanish Government in Bohol.

Remnants of such practices are alive in Bohol to this day.

What sends my chills is that even the Spanish Priests and Monks that worked to Evangelize Bohol and the Philippines even recognized the power of these witches. Their journals indicated the 'powers' of the islands prior to the arrival of Christ in the Philippines.

By the Grace of God, and the King of Spain, King Philipp II, Christianity was brought to our islands.

hahaha, garcia hernandez cannot compare to Valencia.

The Original Valencia. In Mother Spain.


Long Live the Kingdom of Spain!

The town of Valencia, Bohol, was named after the enigmatic port city of Valencia in the Kingdom of Spain.

Valencia, being a municipality by the ocean, is similar to the Spanish City, which it was named after.

Valencia, Bohol shares its links with Valencia, Spain. The Mother of the Philippines.

(part 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN8vxGe_opU&feature=related

A very inspiring video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rna4bTuuNz0&feature=related

The Land of Promise.

Another rendition, which, in my honest opinion, is very soft and gives a feminine tint to this song.

Ah, Love It!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h95_-A7PvRo&feature=related

The only girl I've ever loved
Was born with roses in her eyes
But then they buried her alive
One evening 1945
With just her sister at her side
And only weeks before the guns
All came and rained on everyone
Now she's a little boy in Spain
Playing pianos filled with flames
On empty rings around the sun
All sing to say my dream has come

But now we must pack up every piece
Of the life we used to love
Just to keep ourselves
At least enough to carry on

And now we ride the circus wheel
With your dark brother wrapped in white
Says it was good to be alive
But now he rides a comet's flame
And won't be coming back again
The Earth looks better from a star
That's right above from where you are
He didn't mean to make you cry
With sparks that ring and bullets fly
On empty rings around your heart
The world just screams and falls apart

But now we must pack up every piece
Of the life we used to love
Just to keep ourselves
At least enough to carry on

And here's where your mother sleeps
And here is the room where your brothers were born
Indentions in the sheets
Where their bodies once moved but don't move anymore
And it's so sad to see the world agree
That they'd rather see their faces fill with flies
All when I'd want to keep white roses in their eyes

And excellent rendition of Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland 1945"

Great Song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCjpbjCH5L0&feature=related

Interesting study. This does make sense, since excessive fatty acid leads to the degradation of the polypeptidic consistency that makes up the myelin sheath that is produced by the glial cells within the CNS. Specifically speaking the oligodendrocytes.

This a good study, and thank you Mike for sharing this.

Quote from: grazie7y on October 18, 2008, 02:03:34 AM
Unya unsa pod kaha message ngano gi butang pod sa entrance sa cathedral

My guess, the mother was probably of an underprivileged class and did not have the resources to afford a proper burial for the fetus.

The fetus probably died and was expounded via the vaginal tract; the mother, being a Catholic and disheartened by the loss of her child, thought of the only thing she could do. Taking the dead fetus to the entrance of the Church.

There was probably some kind of religious motive for it.

Quote from: michael-ligalig on October 16, 2008, 08:29:56 PM
A fetus was reportedly found yesterday morning at the entrance of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila.

The male fetus, estimated to be three to four months old, was discovered by security guard Joy Galara in a flower pot at the entrance of the church.

Galara told Police Officer Erwin Castro he was doing the rounds of the church at around 10:45 a.m. when he smelled a foul odor.

He said he traced the scent to a flowerpot at the entrance of the church and when he looked inside, he found the fetus. The police brought the fetus to the Universal Funeral parlor. â€" Nestor Etolle, Philippine Star    

The term 'fetus' is referred for an embryologically developing human in the womb of the mother. The age of the child, being 3 to 4 months indicates that the fetus was 16 weeks old, meaning that the cause of the primordial abortion was embryological complications.

The 12-20 week range is the critical time for developing humans. Any death of the fetus is a sign of chromosomal non-disjunction and or the presence of the mother's immune antigen-antibody complex being hostile to the embryo.

It is very common, for poor industrializing countries, for women who are RH-negative responding immunologically with a fetus that is RH-positive, resulting in the monocytic-macrophage defense mechanism attacking the RH-positive fetus. This is called HDN, or defined as Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

Or as we define it in Medicine as 'Erythroblastosis fetalis'. It is when the RBCs (red blood cells) of the mother and surrounding immune defense do not recognize the allogenic fetus (though similar to the mother, but only half the genetic consistency).

This is a very common embryological abnormality, especially for countries that do not have the resources to provide Antigen D's for the said mother who is RH-negative.

The age of the fetus (being 3-4 months old) is signatory to this.

This case is similar and straight off from Embryological development.

Mr. Lindy, kummusta naman ka, Sir.

Long time na, Sir!


Yours,
Bran

Did I say I don't support stem cell research?

I am Pro Life.

Stem Celle research doesn't only rely on the use of abortive fetuses. Stem cells can be extracted from living individuals as well. I know, I worked it in research lab.

Stem Cells, is a 'broad' term. It is called Pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells and or primordial mesencymal cells. Either you extract stem cells from an adult or from a living fetus, they are equally vital in research.

As I said, I am an AVID supporter of the sanctity of Life.

I need not explain my beliefs on the matter. I just stated that it is just so.

What does it take to be free?

One needs to put a trust in God. He is the only constant, the only true lighthouse in our world and our lives. With Him in our lives, even if we are hit hard by problems (whatever they may be), there will always be His guiding hand in our lives. To redirect us to the right and righteous path and away from our deviations.

For me, knowing that his eternal Love for me, is what sets me free. That I may know the Love of Our Father In Heaven, through Jesus Christ, who is the Only begotten Son of the Most High, All Glory and Praise are His. Now and Forever.


May the Peace and Love of Jesus Christ and his Heavenly Father be with all of us. To strengthen us all and lift our sorrows when we are in need. Amen.

It is my pleasure, Ma'am.

Your thread is extremely intellectual. And everyone should read it if they have a chance.

Very homeopathic and integrative.

For dinner, I went over to a friend's place. She cooked me butter chicken with masala. Pakistani-style.

Delicious.

Quote from: -<GEC348>- on October 20, 2008, 12:51:53 PM


A moment of a man's vulnerability

A woman's caress is the weakness of man. Her perfume, the stimulant, and arouses him.

The sound of her voice, dilates his pupils. The touch of her finger on his face, the ignition of his internal dynamite.

Seeing a patient smile.

Love It.

Not really, the said procedures are rather affordable and orthoscopic surgical operations make the healing-time quicker as well as the price lower. In-patient procedures.

When it comes to health; never ever be 'cheap' about it.

One can always buy a new car, an extra plate of food, or a new shirt etc. One can't just buy health. Good health should be augmented by frequent visits to the physician as well as getting proper health procedures.

Aira,

Every visceral organ, and muscle, and bone, and ligament are interconnected to each other via the nervous system.

Through the neuromuscular junctions, one nerve fiber can innervate tens if not hundreds of muscular fibers, which are itself ensheathed by connective tissue (endomysium, perimysium, epimysium, etc) according to the organizational unit. And each bone is vascularized by arterial supply via capillary flow; and each bone protected by an outer cortex layer--the periosteum and an inner layer--the endosteum.

Critical to the unison, the proprioception of our body as a single unit is our nervous system.

Good thread.

Greece    VS     Italy



Hellenic Empire (Greece)



Roman Empire (Italy)

This is a very good thread, Mike.

When it comes to serious conditions such as this, it is best to rely on Proper medical treatment.


Gall stones are nothing serious, with the arrival of Medicine. Simple procedure ra man ni, one just needs to get a Laparoscopic cholecystectomy or Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy (ERCP). A simple 2-3 hour procedure.

By the end of the 2nd day, the patient will be up walking again and his/her pain in the abdomino-pelvic track would have been obliterated outright.

Pro Life.

That's my view on that.

My God, I heard this day,
That none doth build a stately habitation,
But he that means to dwell therein.
What house more stately hath there been,
Or can be, then is Man? to whose creation
All things are in decay.

For Man is ev'ry thing,
And more: He is a tree, yet bears more fruit;
A beast, yet is, or should be more:
Reason and speech we onely bring.
Parrats may thank us, if they are not mute,
They go upon the score.

Man is all symmetrie,
Full of proportions, one limbe to another,
And all to all the world besides:
Each part may call the furthest, brother:
For head with foot hath private amitie,
And both with moons and tides.

Nothing hath got so farre,
But Man hath caught and kept it, as his prey.
His eyes dismount the highest starre:
He is in little all the sphere.
Herbs gladly cure our flesh; because that they
Finde their acquaintance there.

For us the windes do blow,
The earth doth rest, heav'n move, and fountains flow.
Nothing we see, but means our good,
As our delight, or as our treasure:
The whole is, either our cupboard of food,
Or cabinet of pleasure.

The starres have us to bed;
Night draws the curtain, which the sunne withdraws;
Musick and light attend our head.
All things unto our flesh are kinde
In their descent and being; to our minde
In their ascent and cause.

Each thing is full of dutie:
Waters united are our navigation;
Distinguished, our habitation;
Below, our drink; above, our meat;
Both are our cleanlinesse. Hath one such beautie?
Then how are all things neat?

More servants wait on Man,
Then he'l take notice of: in ev'ry path
He treads down that which doth befriend him,
When sicknesse makes him pale and wan.
Oh mightie love! Man is one world, and hath
Another to attend him.

Since then, my God, thou hast
So brave a Palace built; O dwell in it,
That it may dwell with thee at last!
Till then, afford us so much wit;
That, as the world serves us, we may serve thee,
And both thy servants be.

--P.G Stanwood

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Good Evening brothers and sisters,

May the Peace and Love of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Father in Heaven be with all of you.


Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus,
whose right hand I grasp,
subduing nations before him,
and making kings run in his service,
opening doors before him
and leaving the gates unbarred:
For the sake of Jacob, my servant,
of Israel, my chosen one,
I have called you by your name,
giving you a title, though you knew me not.
I am the LORD and there is no other,
there is no God besides me.
It is I who arm you, though you know me not,
so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun
people may know that there is none besides me.
I am the LORD, there is no other.

--Is 45:1, 4-6


Remark:

Even if all do not know of the Name of the Lord Almighty, and Mighty is His Name, All Honors and Praise are His and No Other. As the Lord God of Heaven, Father who is Co-Eternal, guided the hands of the Persian King, Cyrus the Great to crush the Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Hittites, the Assyrians, and the Greeks. Even if Cyrus knew not the name of the Most High, the Most High worked through Cyrus in destroying the Babylonians, who years previously, were responsible for the destruction of the Kingdom of Israel.

For The Lord God punished Israel, His Chosen People, for their lacking in keeping His Laws. AND likewise, like a Father punishes a child for misbehavior, so did He allow Babylon to overtake Judea.

However, like a loving father, who forgives the sins and mistakes of His child, Almighty Father in Heaven heard the cries of HIS people, the Jews, and sent Cyrus to liberate them.

For the Lord God, The Most High, wills all that is to come. All come to pass according to His Mighty Will.

Thats beautiful! Just too beautiful.

Lingaw-lingawon jud.

It rained over here today. As I was walking back to my apartment. Normally I would have been adamant about not walking in the dark, but the sun was so beautiful today. And the sunset was simply glorious.

Lord, thank you for the rain. As it reminded me of my younger days when I used to live in Valencia and Tagbilaran. I used to run around in the rain with my cousins and fellow little kids.

Hehe. Beautiful memories.

Quote from: grazie7y on October 20, 2008, 03:47:55 AM
Dong, I will properly read your two latest posts after I come back from lunchdate.  I really need your input in this situation, Dong.  The thing is she is doesn't have a single family here except us her friends. 

This is an interesting case scenario. My sympathy pours for her, 'te. I do hope that she is alright and bears the pain to move forward.

I've read into this in Ethics and there are many instances of such feelings and thoughts after a traumatic event. All of this is part of the grieving process, however, she has to access help if her thoughts are constantly about suicide and the lot.

Please take care of yourself, 'te, and don't be afraid to refer her to the public health office. As they have the resources to look after her and check up on her.

Enjoy your lunch date.

Interesting documentary film. I always like culture-clash documentaries.

As for me, had dinner at at friend's house. She cooked me Butter Chicken.

Pakistani-style. Yum Yum Yum.

Quote from: Gingah on October 20, 2008, 04:18:48 AM
you look very tired, dodong. kalouy. *hugs*

haha, tired bitaw. pero okey ra man ko karon, 'te. Kai i had some recuperative sleep ganina.

Love You!

Quote from: Macky Ferniz on October 19, 2008, 02:28:27 PM
I am a sensitive person, but I keep my cool at all times. I believe that there is a proper place for everything.

As much as possible I want to maintain the image and composure that I want to show in public. I hold myself not to be carried away by any situation and become hysterical, crying, overlaughing, angry, etc. to the crowd I do not know. I show my real emotions only to my real friends.

That means if you saw me crying, you are something special to me.

I admire your philosophy, Mr. Ferniz.

Quote from: grazie7y on October 20, 2008, 02:23:29 AM
Dodong and Inday Bem, you are both right.  Last night after I came home from Lucy's place, when I logged in to my yahoo, she was online.  I asked her what she was doing, she said she was researching about life after death and stuff like that.  I asked her what she learned so far and so told me that for us to be accepted to die, we should be ready.  So then she questioned why her husband accepted his own death if he really loves her.  Sus purbida.  She also blames herself because she said if she went with her husband that day, she could have had saved him.  She talks about all the deaths in her family and that she has been so tested by God, etc, etc.  Anyway, after that, I told my husband about Lucy's question too how painful it is to slash the wrist and that one girl said that if you wanna die, why hurt yourself.  So Lucy thought that maybe drinking the poison for rats, which she said she has in her garage, is less painful.  hay, Ginoo ko!  My husband then told me that somebody should take her seriously.  She is crying for help now. 

Dong, my problem is that if I suggest her to go to psychiatrist, that means money since her husband's office health insurance was cancelled upon her husband's death.  And not only that, she said she is ok and that she doesn't need psychiatrist.  I know she is really mentally unstable these days and that is so understandable.  My husband gave me ideas which offices to contact to help her.  I will look into that so I can see if I can take her this week. 

Ate, does she not have health insurance? I am sure there are free health clinics in the area for her to go to?

There are also alternative cases for her, she can enroll in group-talks where people with similar problems and experiences similar experiences can talk about their present circumstance and move on together. Tell her about these groups.

However, I suggest she have psychiatric consult first, in order to dictate whether she is clinically depressed and/or worse. If so, medical intervention must be mandated.

Ate Ging,

Please get her indirect help; there are ways for one to get help for a friend, you can contact a local public health official and inform them of this situation. Or you can inform her family members living around her to suggest medical consult.

Last year, I was shattered at the loss and passing of my good friend Rob. His case was suicide. And I tell you the truth that I never thought that he was the suicidal type nor did he show signs of it as he was always outgoing, laughing, at parties, and would talk to me and converse in deep conversations that didn't even deal with death or dying.

This is called hid-case depression. I only learned after his death from his parents that Rob was clinically depressed and was taking medication, however ceased to take medication.

I never knew about this, and I tell you the truth that I was hit so hard at his loss as I just talked to him face to face 2 days before I learned of his death. (Which was the day before our Thanksgiving Break).

I had symptoms of depression after his death, and was in tears for quite some time. It took time, prayers, and talks with friends and loved ones to grow out of that situation.

And I believe that your friend Lucy needs all the family she can have around her, close friends, as well as religious activity that can focus her energy not on the death of her husband and the 'what ifs', but on the progression of life. To move on after this episode.

You have my sympathy in this situation.

Raising of Lazarus

Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, sent Jesus a message that His friend Lazarus was ill. Jesus stayed two days longer in the place He was, before setting out for Bethany. When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Martha told Jesus that if He had been here, her brother would not have died, but Jesus said to her "Your brother will rise again." Jesus asked where Lazarus was laid out. Jesus began to weep as they walked to the tomb. The tomb was a cave with a stone laying against it. He asked to have the stone removed. Martha said to Him "Lord already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." Jesus answered "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the Glory of God?" When the stone was removed, Jesus looked upward and prayed to the Father. He then cried out in a loud voice "Lazarus come out." The dead man came out with his hands feet and face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them "Unbind him, and let him go."

--John 11

i tried something like this when I was in Toronto several years back.

Pretty good. Lami-i-parison ug Thai Ice Tea.

Its unfortunate for him to have picked her. She significantly has altered his favor amongst conservative voters.

I, being a conservative voter, have been greatly influenced by it.

haha, one of those 'good' yet 'bad' foods.

Ay dios mio

This is a sign of clinical depression as a result of moribundidty.

Ate Ging, I suggest you suggest her to a psychiatric consult. For her own mental and physical health.

I find it entertaining that Bush's former Secretary of State has endorsed a presidential candidate of the other ticket.

I have immense respect for General-Secretary of State Colin Powell because the man was a strategic member of the Armed Forces during the 1st Gulf War (serving as join chief of staff). This man is a strategic and military maverick and genius.

It says alot for him to endorse Senator Barak Obama.

Fish balls are okay. Don't eat too much kay daghang sodium ni. Especialidad in how they prepare it.

Please take my advice on this.

The eyes of a sleep-deprived 1st year medical student.

I took this pic after 5 hours round in the hospital with the 3rd years.
I did not come back home till 3 am.

And i had class at 8 am that morning.

I am glad to even get 4 or 5 hours of sleep now-a-days.

haha, I know, 'te. I like it. Macho-macho man gud.

Recent shoot.

The Raising of a widow's son


Approaching the town of Nain, the dead and only son of a widow, was being carried out. When Jesus saw this He had compassion for the widow and told her not to weep. He then touched the bier and said "Young man, I say to you, rise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. The people seeing this, glorified God, and the word about Him spread throughout Judea, and all the surrounding country.

--Luke 7: 11-17

Cuddling is romantically important for the man.
As when a woman cuddles with her beloved man, it says to the man:

"I enjoy you, I feel protected by you, You console me, You Love me? I Love You, I need You"

And to men, who at times do not show their feelings by words, the physical motion of cuddling describes ten thousand words that a poem or story can exhibit.

It is the act of sensuality, the act of Longing.



My interpretation, that is.

Quote from: buwadsanga on October 17, 2008, 12:19:37 PM
flor, being an inteligent boholano, you should watch your words my friend your too judgemental in telling here that i dont have my point or im out of bearing. do try to understand the present and be yourself  in the context of love where for me LOVE - is the universal teaching for the jews, muslims, buddhists, christains ets, etc. etc.

Intelligence has nothing to do with this subject matter. As you and I are but dust and mud in the eyes of Divine Providence. NO man is great in the eyes of the LORD.

Intrinsic to my argument, Buwad, is the theme of: Common Decency, Understanding and Respect.

No one has the right to condemn others and judge an entire group of people; as no one is free from such iniquities. The words you have chosen to give to the Jewish people, can be used for any group of people.


Cordially,
Bran Lorenzo

And I suggest you take into consideration your own advice. To love and understand different peoples and not judge an entire people and group them negatively as you have done.

As the Lord Jesus Christ said to those who would have stoned Mary Magdalen:

But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them: He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. "

--John 8:6-11


I do hope, Buwad, that you find some kind of consolence and that you do find and meet Jewish people that are kind, giving, understanding, religious, as well as peaceful that I and many others have come across.

And yes let me clarify things, I do respect the Jewish people. Their struggles and their ability to cope through them, reflects the Blessings of the Most High as he had promised. And his covenant is from Everlasting to Everlasting. As the Most High does not lie. He is the spirit of Truth.

Right now, it would have to be:

Hungry

slightly tired

Mingaw-mingaw sa pamilya

Quote from: Gingah on October 18, 2008, 08:00:17 PM
sleep, read, watch tv, dokdok

What are you watching, 'te?

Another case of romantic violence, as what psychiatrists put it.

This is an absolute shame for their entire family. Murder should never have to be a resort.

My prayers for the victim. Rest in Peace.

I cannot even begin to fathom the pain, Darling.

(Gives you a warm embrace)

God forbid this ever happens to any of us.

Loosing a wife would be like loosing half of my heart.

The mother of my future-children will be a definite part of me.

Beyond words. As I want to grow old and die in the arms of my future wife. In a ripe old age.

To see the sun sets with her, talk of old bygone years, and to look at the rising sun for our anak(s) and mga apo(s).

And find delight in knowing that something part of us would continue on.

God-willing, of course.

By the grace of Almighty God,

After the 24th week of intrauterine development, the fetus already shows signs of adaptative abilities for post-uterine life. The fetus begins to kick, move, and show muscular reflex, which are already pre-programmed within the fetus, for life outside.

Beautiful video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ12RBX_wkA&feature=related




Life begins AT Conception.

An excellent video that covers the basics of human intrauterine development.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR-Qa_LD2m4&feature=related

Performed by Kenny G

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O4HhnskNog

I like this. 

By Kenny G

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmHiUjr_iMg

Pumpkins. Ah, its Halloween Season again.

Quote from: Gingah on October 18, 2008, 04:22:42 AM
Nganong 81 ml man?

81 ml taken on a daily basis is the accepted method. 81 ml isn't too heavy and will limit the effects on the liver. Continuous aspirin intake is a medically advisable as it thins the thrombocyte (platelets) occlusion in said arteries.

Aspirin a day (low dose) is a recommended advice by medical care providers. (Keeping in mind that the patient is not allergic to said aspirin). This is true for individuals who have a history of arterial abnormalities, high blood pressure, hypertension, and a history of heart attacks.

The books that I am reading these days:

     Atlas of Human Anatomy
     Basic Histology and Atlas
     Cell Biology and Histology
     Clinically Oriented Anatomy
     Color Atlas of Basic Histology
     First Aid: Q&A for USMLE Step 1
     Grant's Dissector
     Medical Anatomy and Physiology
     Medical Terminology (4th edition)
     Neuroanatomy: Text and Atlas
     Review of Medical Embryology
     Taber's Medical Cyclopedia
     The Developing Human

Dear Ms,

Why do you mock me with your smiles?

This afternoon when we were in the anatomy lab, as we were opening the left thoracic rib cage, when our hands touched. As I used my left hand to guide the rib crackers and your hand, with blunt rod in hand, touched my hand.

Ms, you're very steady with the scalpel blade. And your eyes as stern as the slice of your scalpel blade.

I enjoyed studying with you this afternoon.

You cute lady, you.

And I say yes, I feel wonderful tonight.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi24BdDZCJk&feature=related

I write when the being of my soul wants to express itself. The emotional feelings come out. Good or Bad days, I like to write.

By another spirit? Something similar happened before?

The flower of Filipino youth shall rock the world and competitors.

God bless our intelligent youth!

absolution

remuneration

Buwad,

With sincerity, I meant every word in my posts.

And the things that you did post in generalizing the Jewish people as one group is not only narcissistic as well as nihilistic. Grouping an entire race of people. And the things you posted in regards to the Jewish Holocaust, was in the bearing of my heart, rather insensitive and out of place.

The deaths of over 12 Million people, liquidation of their homes, their temples, their families, loved ones etc is not something that can be just glanced over as if it is nothing.

I have been to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C years back and have seen in my own eyes the remnants of shoes of the victims of the Holocaust, the tooth extracts, hair etc. Your audacity to group an entire people and curse them as you did, was in my opinion, out of place and honestly speaking, very disrespectful.

Absolutely.

I can understand if there is a problem with the Israeli Military and Defense Forces in their tactics, which may seem a bit severe in regards to national security, but you attacked not the Israeli Military, but you attacked a group of people.

You just grouped them. Scape-goated them.

Buwad, that is the same rhetoric that Hitler and the anti-semitics have used. Blaming the Jews. Blaming them for everything. That was the basis of the Holocaust.

For me, as Christian and as a God-Fearing Filipino. That is a problem.



Respectfully,