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‘Dirty money laundered in casinos, real estate’


Darn Taxes .. p 10

When God Was Exceedingly Pleased

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Bill LabestreMsgr. Gutierrez Ben MaynigoDecision-Making

at the International CES .. p 6



PH among hottest travel destinations for 2013


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Incomparable Advantages Of ‘Pagsasarili’ Preschoolers As Testifi ed By Parents

The Dark Nights of Father Madrid

WBC president ‘worried’ about Pacquiao

By Dr. Preciosa S. Soliven

My Part 1 column last week was a plea to Mrs. Cynthia Villar to prevent the closure 26 year old Pagsasarili Preschool that has developed superior type of children who are the pride and joy of Las Piñas communities. We have discovered the biblical “pre-cious pearl” within them as testifi ed by their parents since 1986. She must help conserve these national treasures that bring light to our country.

Since 1983 the Pagsasarili

program for preschool chil-dren, have helped various kids in different communi-ties all over our country. With UNESCO grants, it has helped develop quality educa-tion to meet the UN Millen-nium Development Goal for “sustainable development” by partnering with governors and mayors, regional direc-tors of DepEd and DSWD all over Luzon down to Mind-oro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan (MIMAROPA). With UNESCO focus on Preciosa S.Soliven

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ABS CBN News | MA-NILA, Philippines - Criminal syndicates are buying real estate and jewelry as well as go to casinos in the country to launder “dirty mon-ey,” Senator Teofi sto “TG” Guingona said Monday.

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By Christine O. Avendaño, Inquirer.net | MANILA, Phil-ippines, 1/7/2013 — Almost 9 out of 10 Filipino Internet users have been victimized by cybercrime or a malicious activity on the Internet at one time or another, the Depart-ment of Justice (DOJ) primer on facts and trends about cybercrimes committed in the country, said on Tuesday.

The primer on Philippine cybercrime has been prepared by the DOJ as part of its advocacy program to prevent abuses in cyberspace as the legality of the new law against cybercrime is being deliber-ated in the Supreme Court.

In October 2012, the implementation of the new Cyber-crime Prevention Act of 2012 was suspended by the high tribunal for four months until Feb.6 following 15 peti-tions seeking for the law to be declared unconstitutional wholly or partially. The high court is set to hear on Jan.15 oral arguments on the law that became controversial because of its provisions that included the criminalization of online libel.

In the three-page primer presented in a question and answer format, the DOJ said that cybercrime has become “one of the fastest growing crimes globally.”

In the Philippines, the primer quoted a 2010 report of the security software fi rm Symantec that as many as 87 percent of Filipino internet users (nearly nine out of 10) were identifi ed as victims of crimes and malicious activi-ties committed online. These included being victimized in activities such as malware (virus and Trojan) invasion; online or phishing scams; sexual predation; and services in social networking site like Facebook and Twitter.

From 2003 to 2012, the Anti-Transnational Crime Division (ATCD) of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) looked into 2,778 referred cases of com-

ABS CBN News |MA-NILA, Philippines – World Boxing Council (WBC) president Don Jose Sulaiman expressed his concern for Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, who suf-fered a devastating knockout loss to Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez in Decem-ber.

In a statement released to Boxing Scene, Sulaiman called Pacquiao’s knockout loss “dramatic.”

“No one could withstand such a powerful punch, right on the button, and that is wor-rying,” Sulaiman said.

“I pray that Pacquiao has no health problems, because he’s been the biggest star of the past decade and the world of boxing owes so much to the Filipino,” he added.

Sulaiman noted that the

The new position in the party meant his ideas would carry more weight in strategic planning not only within his assigned region, the Central Visayas, but nationwide. It also meant more travels, more visitations, more risks.

He could not refrain from comparing his rapid ascent and growing infl uence in the Communist Party to the restricted situation of his fellow priests. As regional commander of rebel forces, he could hatch a plan and carry it to completion with relative freedom and in short order. He occasionally had to run things through the Central Committee, of course, but that was rarely a problem. Had he remained a priest, on the other hand, he would have been, like his clerical peers, been assigned to a specifi c parish or community, under the jurisdiction of a higher ranked bishop who oversaw the affairs of the dio-cese. The ascending hierarchy of bishops and archbishops and cardinals, forming the greater national conference, determined the course of the country in matters of religion and related matters. A sluggish behemoth of an organization when the times called for rapid and radical change.

Yet, in many aspects, the life of a rebel, he had to admit, was tougher than the life of a priest. Living in Kilahanan, his guerrilla base, was anything but comfortable though, after time, he grew quite fond of it. Even missed it, when he was on extended forays.

The insurgency generally separated their geographic areas of infl uence to ei-ther “guerilla zones” or “guerilla bases.” Barrios and villages under the infl uence of the communist party which were located in plains and valleys or along shorelines, and therefore vulnerable to attacks, were called “guerilla zones.” Those located deep in the mountains, isolated and impregnable, akin to Super-man’s “fortress of solitude” George liked

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The 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Family Reunion & Celebra-tion is a FREE community event that the whole family can enjoy! Come celebrate social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his only namesake park in the County of San Diego!

Kicking off the festival is the MLK Sportsfest at 9am!!

In the gym, the Ground-Up Youth Foundation Basketball Showcase will host a FREE skills camp, 3-point shootout, dunk contest and 5-on-5 games for youth 5 years old to adults!

In meeting room 1, Marc Smith, Coach/Trainer, Monarch Basketball Academy will offer a FREE Coach-ing Workshop to help unleash the talent in every player on your team.

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On the field the Stephen Pierce Foundation & Former NFL Pro Players will host the NFL Experi-ence. Players will learn techniques and training tips from former NFL players.

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FUSO’s Second Annual Ugnayan Conference Feb. 9. 2013 Open to the Entire San Diego

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Award BreakfastWe are nearing another sell-out for the 28th Annual YMCA of San Di-ego County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast next Friday, January 18 at the Town & Country Resort Convention Cen-ter. Our speaker Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., pastor emeritus at Cleveland's Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, and member of the White House Ad-visory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships might be one of the best keynotes ever. He worked closely with both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Martin Luther King, Sr. and continues to be active for social justice. I know you will love his message.

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By: Lilli A. Baculi, Esq.

On January 2, 2013, Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napoli-tano, announced the publication of the Final Rule that would permit a certain category of immigrants who will be pursuing an immigrant visa application at a consular post abroad to file an application for a provision-al unlawful presence waiver for in-admissibility while still in the United States. The new regulation aims to significantly reduce the amount of time that families are separated from each other when their immediate relative departs the U.S. to obtain their immigrant visa abroad.

Currently, immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are not eligible to adjust status within the U.S. must leave the U.S. to obtain their immigrant visa abroad. However, for individuals who have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S., the act of leaving the U.S. triggers either a three-year or a ten-year bar to re-enter the U.S. These individuals must then obtain a waiver to over-come the unlawful presence bar to admissibility before they are able to return to the U.S. Under this process, immediate relatives cannot file their waiver application until after they have appeared for an immigrant visa interview abroad and the Depart-ment of State has determined that they are inadmissible. The new pro-cess will allow eligible immediate relatives to apply for a waiver while still in the United States and depart at a much more convenient time nearer to their visa interview date, with an approved waiver already in hand before leaving the country. The new process would cut through the long periods of wait time and the uncertainty of whether or not an Applicant will even be granted an immigrant visa at all. The current process remains in place for those not eligible for the new process.

Who is Eligible for the Provi-sional Unlawful Presence Waiver?

This waiver process is available to individuals who are immediate relatives of United States citizens – spouses, children, and parents as defined under immigration laws. Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens who are over 21 years old, married sons and daughters or siblings of U.S. citizens, spouses and minor children of Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and other prefer-ence categories are not eligible for the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver.

In addition, this waiver process will remain available only to those individuals who are currently in the United States and will be departing for consular processing abroad. In-dividuals already outside of the U.S. must pursue a waiver of inadmissi-bility through the current process.

The “Extreme Hardshipi to a U.S. Citizen Spouse or Parent” Require-

DHS Announces the Provision-al Unlawful Presence Waiver

ment. Applicants seeking to utilize this waiver process must establish “extreme hardship” to a qualifying immediate relative. Under the final rule, a qualifying relative is limited to a U.S. citizen spouse or parent. To this end, DHS cannot in-clude children as qualifying relatives for purposes of the extreme hard-ship requirement because the statute only permits a showing of extreme hardship to a spouse or a parent as a basis for granting the parent. Thus, a showing of extreme hardship to an LPR spouse or parent will not satisfy the requirement.

A Quick Note about Deferred Cas-es and Aliens with Final Removal Orders. Individuals whose cases are deferred as authorized by the Im-migration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or by the USCIS through an approved Deferred Action for Child-hood Arrivals (DACA) application must meet all requirements under the regulations to receive a provisional unlawful presence waiver. Deferred action does not override or modify the eligibility requirements as speci-fied under this new rule. Therefore, individuals whose cases have been deferred but nonetheless have final orders of removal or other grounds of inadmissibility beyond unlaw-ful presence will remain ineligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver.

“Unlawful presence,” “extreme hardship,” and “qualifying relative” are terms of art. An experienced immigration firm or attorney will be able to help you understand what these terms mean specific to the regulations, how the new waiver process might be applicable to your particular case, and the options available to you under the evolving immigration laws.

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Ashley SilverioAssistant Editor

In Pursuit of ExcellenceEugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994)

Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996)Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009)

Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009)

The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all Fili-pino & Asian communties in San Diego County. Print publication date is every Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Wednesday prior to publication date at 5 p.m. For advertising rates, rate cards, or in-formation, call (619) 474-0588. Subscription by mail is available for $50 per year (56 issues). The Asian Journal is not responsible for unso-licited manuscripts and photographs but welcomes submissions. Entire content is © 2012 copyrighted material by Asian Journal. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced without specifi c permission from the publisher.

Genevieve SilverioManaging Editor

Simeon G. Silverio, Jr.Publisher & Editor

Miles BeauchampAssociate Editor

Santi SilverioAssociate Publisher

At Large...

Miles is Assistant to the Dean and Assistant Professor in the Shirley Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International University where he teaches new media and diverse writing courses. He has been with the Asian Journal since the 1990’s.

by Miles Beauchamp, PhD

Perspectives

by Dr. Ofelia Dirige Founder, President & CEO Kalusugan

Community Services. www.fi lamwellness.org

Contemporary Asian American Issues

Below is a story sent to me by Alijandra Mogilner – an author that does work for the US government. She said it’s ours – no charge. Photos are attached.

Miles ***

Shootout with Philippine Se-curity Forces at a Highway Checkpoint

By: Alijandra Mogilner

In this photo released by the

Philippine National Police Quezon Provincial Director's Offi ce, Quezon provincial police chief Valeriano de Leon, left, visits a wounded police-man after a shootout with suspected

criminals at a checkpoint along a road in the town of Atimonan in Quezon province, about 140 kilome-ters (100 miles) southeast of Manila, in the Philippines Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Philippine army special forces and police killed 13 suspected criminals in a gunbattle Sunday in the latest violence to erupt in the country in the past week. Philippine National Police Quezon Provincial Director's Offi ce

At least three police personnel were among 13 suspected criminals who were gunned down in a shoot-out with Philippine security forces at a highway checkpoint, offi cials said Monday.

Gunmen riding in three black SUVs opened fi re on more than 50 army and police troopers who fl agged down the vehicles late Sun-

day in the coastal town of Atimonan in Quezon province, about 140 kilometers (90 miles) southeast of Manila.

Eleven suspects died on the spot,

Attending the International CES is a challenge in decision-making. After choosing which airline to take and which hotel to stay in, you have to decide which of the events organized for members of the Press to attend, which exhibitors to visit, and which sessions and press confer-ences to attend.

The decisions were not really hard to make after developing the criteria for decision-making. Of course, one criterion that I used in the case of the exhibitors was to give priority to those who invited me to check out their new products. Another was to visit those that express excitement over my interest in visiting their respective booths.

There was one dilemma that presented some diffi culty to me last Sunday. I had to decide which of three events happening at the same time to go to.

First, I was supposed to attend a luncheon at the Storage Visions 2013 Conference at the Riviera Hotel. I had RSVP’d earlier that I was going. Second, there was the fi rst session for members of the Press on the topic, “The State of the Consumer Electronics Technol-ogy”. Third, was to watch the Wash-ington Redskins-Seattle Seahawks NFL playoff game.

The fi rst was free food and drinks. The second was on a subject I was very interested in. And the third was a game that RG III fans like me who live in the Washington, D.C. area do not want to miss. Watching the game at a Sports Bar at the Mandalay Bay meant I had to pay for food and drinks while watching the game.

I decided to watch the game. As I said, it was a game I could not miss. I watched it until the early part of the fourth quarter when I decided to leave in order to attend the CES Unveiling of new products and technology. This is an event that the Press gets the fi rst look at the new inventions and/or creations. There was also a big reception for the members of the Press with virtually unlimited food and drinks.

The Redskins were leading 14-13 when I left the Sports Bar. Although I was hoping that they would still win, I noticed that the momentum was on the side of the Seahawks and that I thought that my favorite player RG III was hurt and would be replaced soon.

I was enjoying the free food and drinks at the CES Unveiling when I noticed in the Exhibitors’ List two companies, namely Griffi n Technol-ogy and Wilson Electronics. Griffi n “designs, manufactures and delivers useful and fun solutions for digital entertainment and personal comput-ing to people in the Americas, Eu-rope and Asia.” Wilson Electronics “designs and manufactures a wide variety of cell phone signal boost-ers and related components. It has solutions for poor cellular reception in mobile, building and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications”.

In the Washington-Seattle play-off match, it was a battle between two rookie quarterbacks whose last names are Griffi n and Wilson. It is indeed a strange coincidence that in

Decision-Making at the International CESKalusugan Community Services

(KCS) is calling for volunteers for the year 2013. It had many volunteers since its inception in 1995 but the program had only been offi cially formalized in January 2012. Recruitment continues today. Recruited volunteers worked throughout the year and helped in special events such the signing of the cookbook, “Global Filipino Cuisine: Healthy Recipes” at Villa Manila and KCS 20th anniversary celebration at the Jacobs Center; Riz Oades Memorial Golf Tournament at Eastlake Country Club; workshops conducted by KCS on “Sponsorship and Grant Writing”, “Financial Literacy,” and Health Care Reform; and special projects such as the Alliance of Filipino American Commu-nity Health Workers.

Volunteers help in recruiting partici-pants to our events by sending email blasts, making fl iers and distributing them, and making personal contacts through telephone, regular mail or per-sonal encounter. At events, they make sure that it runs smoothly by helping during registration, making sure guests feel comfortable, taking charge or assist-ing in the program, monitoring the audio equipment, conducting evaluations, serving food, and thanking participants for attending. Some volunteers help in writing articles for the media, assist in doing fi nancial statements, manning exhibit booths, selling our books at Amazon.com and teaching computer skills. Some help in just being at the Center as receptionist, making referrals and helping to keep the Center in order.

Young people also volunteer in projects such as the annual “Filipino American Arts and Cultural Festival (FilAmFest)” and the Kuya Ate Mentor-ship Program (KAMP). These groups frequently meets at the Center to plan their activities, work with their peers and conduct in-service training to de-velop leadership skills, organize socials

and events for the public, and share their accomplishments with the community.

We are then challenging some of you to volunteer this year with KCS. Please see information below if interested to volunteer or need more information.

A. Why should you volunteer?1. It benefi ts the Organization. Vol-

unteers are unrecognized assets to the organization and therefore we always welcome them. We have proven that volunteers are valuable to any organiza-tion so we treat them as gold. As our consultant Melissa Pregill said, “They have an obvious strong personal interest in the work, they don’t ask to be paid, often they become the most committed board members, and in large measure they become signifi cant future fi nancial donors. So let’s build a program that identifi es their interests and expertise; gives them consistent, respectable work; develops, recognizes and rewards them; and suitably honors their service. Let’s treat them as gold nuggets!

The need for volunteers became criti-cal for KCS in 2010 when we were in a period of transition due to the economic recession that started in 2008 and con-tinues to the present. Coupled with this was the passing away of our Founder and President, Dr. Riz A. Oades who had been our mentor and guide. These events had tremendously affected our funding sources from grants and due to lack of revenue we had to cut back on our staff and resort to volunteers to assist us with our tasks. Because of our collaboration with the community, pre-vious participants of our projects came to our rescue and continued to help us throughout the years.

2. It benefi ts the individual by provid-ing:

Purpose, meaning and fulfi llment to life. Volunteering or serving has personal

advantage to an individual. Our Pas-tor, Mike Meeks, of Eastlake Commu-nity Church, mentioned that “all of us

have a desire for greatness, fame and fulfi lled life. We try to reach for it by ex-celling in school, having a good career, earning a lot of money, getting married and having children, and living a life of pleasure and ease. But when we come to the place that we have accomplished all this, there is that void or yearning for something that would satisfy us. Only being a “servant” can fi ll the void. “

I am reminded of King Solomon in the Bible who was the richest and wisest man who ever lived on earth. He had ev-erything that his heart desired—wealth, wisdom, women, fame, pleasure, pos-sessions, and worthwhile projects. Yet he stated in the Book of Ecclesiastes:

“I denied myself nothing my eyes desired: I refused my heart no pleasure.

My heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward of my labor.

Yet when I surveyed all that my hands have done, and what I had toiled to achieve,

Everything was meaningless, a chas-ing after the wind:

Nothing was gained under the sun.” The pastor mentioned that the only

way to fi nd fulfi llment is to help or serve others. By serving we can be like Jesus Christ, the Master, who came not to be served but to serve. Peter the Apostle also said that “each one should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others.” I fi nd that serving gives me joy and happiness beyond compare. Try it and you will experience the joy that vol-unteering gives. So let’s give and serve.

Experience and contacts for young people aspiring to climb the career ladder. A high school or college student or young professional can gain work ex-perience in their fi eld while working for the organization which can eventually help advance their career. If diligent, they can usually get a good recom-mendation from the Director if they are going to college/graduate school, ap-plying for scholarship, or looking for a job. Oftentimes, after they have proven their worth, they can eventually be hired as staff of the company or recruited as board member of the organization.

B. What makes for a successful volunteer?

There are three ways that one can fi nd purpose and fulfi llment as a volunteer:

1. Availability- One should be avail-able at all times and not wait until we are called or have time. A farmer who waits for perfect weather will never plant or if they watch every cloud, they will never harvest. Let’s be ready anytime.

2. Passionate- We should be passion-ate about the group’s mission and serve gladly. We should be happy when we do

it and glad that there is an opportunity to help while we are still strong. Let’s not be lazy when coming to work thinking that anyway they can get along without us.

3. Faithful- We should be faithful in what we do, confi dent that nothing done is a waste of time and effort. Let’s stick to our commitments no matter what, for we know that we will be rewarded if not here, in heaven.

C. What do we do to make our VOL-UNTEER PROGRAM successful?

In 2010, we started a pre-formal Vol-unteer Program by inviting a consultant to help us develop a program for volun-teers. Melissa Pregill, founder of Cipher, a marketing communications business, conducted a workshop for us on “Volun-teer Programs that Work.” These are 9 tips that we have followed since then to have a successful program:

1. We let the community know we need volunteers- We did this through emails, website, direct mail solicita-tion, personal contacts, and continuous request at board meetings, social occa-sions or whenever there is an audience who can help announce the need to the community. KCS had been advertising the need and had been successful.

2. We are developing a Volunteer Program- We have started organizing a program that include development of policies, systems, procedures, forms, methods and techniques for consistency so one does not handle issues and people differently over time which leads to valuable effort and sending unintended mixed messages

3. We qualify volunteers by screening them carefully- As for any other posi-tion, we determine if there is genuine motivation, if they are passionate about the mission, what their skills are, and if they indeed have time to devote to vol-unteer work. We determine this through the questionnaire that applicants fi ll out and by interviewing them during sign up or orientation time.

4. We educate them about our mission and their role- During orientation, KCS staff informs recruits about the work of the organization and what their roles and responsibilities will be in supporting that work. Often volunteers become bored or disillusioned because they don’t know what they are supposed to do and most often, won’t ask.

5. We keep a watchful eye on them through evaluation – KCS staff monitors the volunteers through their attendance at monthly meetings to report on their progress and any concerns they have. An

Volunteer Opportunities at Kalusugan Community Services


What is lurking in the back of your kitchen cabinets?

I’m willing to bet that you have a kitchen. And I’m willing to bet that in this kitchen you have cabinets. And I’m also willing to bet that in these cabinets, way in the back, there are things that haven’t seen the light of day since you shoved them there.

I started thinking about all the things in the back of our cabinets the

other day when I started looking for something. See, had I thought about it I would have done the smart, the rational, thing and simply asked my wife where it was. She knows where everything is – I don’t know how she knows it but she does. She says all women have this ability and it comes from their uterine tracking device. Men, not having a uterine tracking device, will never know where anything is except in the garage (the uterine tracking device doesn't work in the garage and men

The lost, the forgotten, the hated

just seem to be able to fi nd tools and car parts).

But no, I was in a hurry and simply started opening cabinet doors and moving things around. This was a big mistake, a very big mistake. As I’m pawing through pots, pans, dishes, and things that I have no idea what are, I start asking myself, "what all do we have in these cabi-nets?"

Unload, put away, forget

When we moved in our house we did the normal thing, we unpacked boxes and put everything away. We tried, as we were putting these things away, to place the stuff intelligently. You know, put the things you use the most at levels and in areas where you can access them easily. Coffee mugs and everyday glasses go low, wine glasses go higher. Sure...

That’s how it all starts out. And then, over time, things get arranged again and rearranged until you have some sort of order worked out that your family knows. No one else might recognize this order but it works for you so what the heck. And gradually, the things you use the least, get pushed farther and farther away. Finally, all that stuff is out of sight and reach and you never think about it again.

You never think about it again, that is, until some sort of fool’s errand sends you searching through the cabinets for something when you should have asked your wife for it in the fi rst place. And then you come face-to-face with all the wonderful things you own and don’t use – many of which you abso-lutely had to have because when you saw it on late-night TV it looked so good and would save you so much time, energy, and money.

And now you are staring at all those things and wondering just what on earth is back there, how long has it been there, does anyone in the family even know it’s there, and what should we do with it now that it’s come to light?

The list

Here is a partial list of the things that are generally stored in the backs of cabinets. Some of these are in my cabinets; some are in the back of

friends and relatives cabinets. The main thing is, some of these things are in all of our cabinets.

The fondue set you received for a wedding gift

The second crock-pot – the one you don’t use because you like your other one better

The new wokThe old wok you actually useThe last frying pan from a set you

received twenty-two years agoThe second fondue set you re-

ceived as a wedding giftThe automatic lemonade makerThe ice cream makerThe third fondue set you received

as a wedding giftThe electric skilletThe snow cone makerThe ice cream makerThe angel food cake panTwo glass pots from a very large

set of glass pots that were supposed to be unbreakable

Three rusted cookie sheetsAn old woven chip and dip setAn old ceramic chip and dip setAnother old ceramic chip and dip

setA gummed-up muffi n panA doughnut maker An electric cookie pressA nutshell crusherA popcorn maker

Weird “home and kitchen” gifts from Christmas 2012 (yes, there are new ones), 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 (remember when we were worried that all the computers in the world were going to crash?), 1999, 1998…I could go on until before my wedding day but I’m sure you not only get the idea but are bored to tears by now so I’ll let it go. But one thing to think about: if you don’t use it, it’s probably a good idea no one else will either so why get it for them?

A nut crackerAnother nut crackerA third nutcrackerA hot air popcorn maker (thank

God it’s not another nutcracker!)A small case of sterno cans for the

fondue sets. What? Another fondue set? Who makes these things and


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including a police colonel who was a regional commander and two other officers, said police spokesman Er-win Obal. Authorities were checking the identities of two other victims on suspicion they were either former or current members of the intelligence service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Obal said.

Two gunmen jumped out of one of the cars and fired from a road-side canal, said Lt. Col. Monico Abang, who led an army platoon in the clash. The rest stayed in two vehicles, which troops raked with gunfire on a sparsely populated stretch of the highway.

More gunmen fired from a third vehicle, which turned around and fled, Abang said. Authorities didn't say how many suspects were be-lieved to have escaped.

Security personnel sometimes collude with criminal syndicates to rob banks or traffic narcotics in an underworld that often includes corrupt politicians. Abang said an initial investigation showed that the gunmen were likely members of a gun-for-hire group operating in provinces south of Manila.

"They rolled down their windows and started firing, so we had to retaliate," Abang said by cellphone from the scene of the clash. "They were clearly outnumbered and out-gunned."

On the side of the security forces, a police colonel was shot in the hand and foot and taken to a hospital.

Abang said the army and police had set up the checkpoint after an informant told police that gunmen involved in illegal drugs, gambling and kidnapping for ransom would pass through Atimonan in moun-tainous Quezon, where communist guerrillas have a presence.

The latest violence followed two other deadly shootings that have revived calls for tighter gun control in the Philippines, where there are more than half a million unlicensed firearms, according to police esti-mates.

A man who reportedly was drunk and high on drugs killed eight people before being gunned down by police on Friday in Kawit town in Cavite province, 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Manila.

A 7-year-old girl died a day after being hit in the head by a stray bullet while watching fireworks with her family on New Year's Eve outside their home in Caloocan city, near Manila, despite a high-profile gov-ernment campaign against powerful firecrackers and celebratory gunfire by Filipinos to welcome 2013.

Earlier Sunday, before the shoo-tout, presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte told reporters that President Benigno Aquino III, a known gun enthusiast, would study gun-control proposals with other of-ficials. Among the proposals is a call by anti-gun groups to ban the carry-ing of firearms by civilians outside their homes.

The proliferation of firearms has long fueled crime, political violence and Muslim and communist rebel-lions that have raged for decades in parts of the Philippines. Previous attempts by authorities to clamp down on unregistered weapons have yielded few results in a country where several politically powerful clans and families control private armed groups in provincial strong-holds outside Manila.

PHOTOS:Cars riddled with bullet holes and

dead bodyCar showing bullet holesWounded policeman

On January 2, 2013, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the stateside processing of I-1601 waiver to take effect on March 4, 2013. Under the new rule certain relatives of American citizens who are in the country illegally and need a waiver of unlawful presence before being eligible for a green card can get a decision on their case before leaving the United States. This is a huge development because it means peace of mind for the U.S. citizen relative know-ing that his or her loved one is likely to successfully complete the immigra-tion process and not be stranded in a foreign country for an unknown length of time. The I-1601 waiver has been in existence for a long time, but very few people would like to avail of it because of the risk of not being able to come back to the U.S. in case the waiver is denied. The denial can be appealed but the applicant has to stay outside the U.S. while the appeal is pending. For many, the consequences of unlawful presence outweigh risk of filing the waiver. Since the announcement of the new rule, I’ve been bombarded with questions such as:

Can you explain the newly published rule on waiver in simple terms?

Under our existing immigration laws, aliens who entered the country illegally or overstay their visas cannot apply for permanent residence or a green card in the U.S., and must finish the immigra-tion process abroad. Unfortunately, leaving the country would trigger the bar for unlawful presence. An alien is inadmissible for three years if he or she was unlawfully present in the U.S. for a period of more than 180 days but less than one year. An alien is inadmis-sible for ten years if he or she has been unlawfully present for one year of more. For some, but not all, this inadmissibil-ity can be waived. However, the appli-cation for waiver has to be filed abroad causing sleepless nights and anxieties to the applicants and their loved ones because the process could take weeks, months or even years. There is also the possibility that the application for waiver will be denied. The new rule means that many immigrants will leave the U.S., knowing in advance that their case will probably be approved, and they could be back with their families as

a legal resident in a matter of days.Who is eligible to apply for stateside

processing of I-601 waiver? The applicant must be an immediate

relative of a U.S. citizen such spouses, parents, and certain children. Take note that spouses and children of legal permanent residents or green card hold-ers are not immediate relatives. Also son and daughters over 21 years of age of U.S. citizens are not considered immediate relatives. The applicant must be physically present in the U.S., and not have already have a scheduled interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. More importantly, the applicant should not have criminal issues or other im-migration violations. Unlawful presence should be the sole ground for inadmis-sibility. People who are in immigration court or who have an order of removal or voluntary departure may not qualify unless they get special permission from the government and a court order resolv-ing the case.

Why is the waiver provisional? It means that the waiver, even if

granted, is not permanent. It can be revoked if the government finds out that the applicant had previous immigration violations or criminal history.

When can we file the application for waiver?

USCIS will not accept any filings until March 4, 2013, when the new rule goes into effect. You can only apply for a provisional waiver after an immigrant petition has been approved. If you haven’t filed the I-130 petition or if you’re waiting for a decision, you cannot apply for the provisional waiver as yet.

What are the benefits of having an approved provisional waiver?

Getting an approved provisional waiver does not give one the right for work authorization, a social security number or a driver’s license. It also does not protect you from deportation or any other consequences of being in the country illegally.

Can the denial of the application for waiver be appealed?

It cannot be appealed, but you can re-file in case you found new evidence to prove your case or there has been some changes in the dynamics of the case that would warrant an approval. For exam-ple, the U.S. citizen spouse got seriously ill that it would be extremely hard for him or her to take care of the children without the applicant, or the U.S. citizen spouse lost his or her job and the family would suffer financial hardship if the applicant leaves the country.

Do I need to work with an attorney?First off, you need to know if you’re

qualified for the waiver. Making this determination is not easy. Immigration law is not simple as you think. Many individuals think that immigration law is just filling out forms. This is not true. Filing I-601 waiver needs a brief and evidence. The lawyer can determine if you do not need a waiver at all or you are better off not filing a waiver at all. If you’re eligible for a waiver you need to prove that: 1) the qualifying relative would suffer extreme hardship if he or she move to the applicant’s country; AND 2) the qualifying relative can’t simply remain in the U.S. without the applicant. The term “extreme hard-ship” means over and above the normal hardship the qualifying relative would experience if the applicant’s visa were denied. A successful I-601 waiver case requires not only good arguments but also credible, well organized, and presented evidence. The adjudica-tor may only have minutes to make a decision in each case. A well-organized and presented evidence can make the adjudicator’s job easier. Adjudicators are humans, not tin men. A well-written brief usually does the trick.

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By Tarra Quismundo, Inquirer.net | MANILA, Philippines, 1/12013 — He was one “great Filipino,” a brother and an inspiration.

The late American Jesuit priest, Fr. James Reuter, SJ, indeed touched many lives in his seven decades in the Philip-pines that his legacy — in communica-tion, in activism, in the arts — may well live on as a legend.

Vice President Jejomar Binay recalled how Reuter, a Jesuit broadcast pioneer in the country, made use of his mas-tery of communication to reach out to Filipinos through an underground radio station during the martial law years.

“Father James Reuter harnessed the tools of media and communications in promoting the Catholic faith and in the defense of freedom and democracy, especially during the days of martial law and the glorious 1986 Edsa Revolution,” said Binay, a human rights lawyer dur-ing the fi ght against the dictatorship.

“In life, Father Reuter was a man of faith and a defender of the rights that we hold sacred. In death, he will be remem-bered as a great Filipino,” said the Vice President.

Long frail due to age, Reuter, 96, passed away on Monday due to lung and heart failure at the Our Lady of Peace hospital in Parañaque City, where he had been under the constant watch of private nurses for three years.

Reuter’s remains will be at the St. Paul University in Manila until Wednes-day, and will be moved to the Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, where public viewing will be open until Friday.

Reuter will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Jesuit cemetery at the Sacred heart Novitiate in Novaliches, Quezon City. The funeral mass will be held at the Gesu at 8:30 a.m.

The New Jersey native, offi cially proclaimed by Congress as an honorary Filipino in 1996, had many times pro-fessed his love for the Philippines and its people, even saying at one time that “Filipinos brought God to me.”

Former Ateneo de Manila University president and prominent Jesuit priest, Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, said many of his fellow priests considered Reuter, a long-time Ateneo educator, as their big brother.

“For myself and Jesuits of my genera-tion, Fr. Jim was an older brother we

looked up to and admired for his deep faith, his love for the Church and the Philippines, for the Society of Jesus and the Ateneo,” Nebres said.

He said Reuter often shared this in his talks and writing.

“I am deeply grateful for the gift of having lived and worked with him as an older brother and friend,” said Nebres.

The activist priest, Fr. Robert Reyes, meanwhile took time off his “silence” break to honor Reuter, the “great com-municator” he considered his mentor.

“Fr. James insisted that knowing how to use and relate with media is one thing. However, his life was both medium and message as he spoke both in word, action and silence about Jesus, the word made fl esh,” said Reyes.

He sent the statement from the Juan de Plasencia Franciscan Novitiate in Liliw, Laguna, where he has been residing af-ter deciding to take a break from public life in 2011.

Reyes, an activist priest often seen in media while advocating various causes, credited Reuter for helping him understand the culture of the press in the Philippines. He offered a prayer run for Reuter on Tuesday.

“It will be different now without the voice, the pen, the face of the priest in the white Jesuit cassock. Not really, for this communicator did not die in vain. He has taught hundreds to speak well and effectively about Jesus through the means of social communication. But more than skill and art, he passed on a spirituality,” said Reyes.

More pay tribute to Fr. James Reuter, ‘the honorary Filipino’Book

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a historical novel byDr. Ed Gamboa, MD


Author’s note: August 21, 1983. Exiled Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, the charismatic opposition leader, arrives at the Manila International Air-port to a returning hero’s welcome. Escorted by government soldiers, Ninoy is summarily shot to death as he steps on the tarmac… Kumander Gusi watches the TV coverage of the assassination while recovering from wounds sustained during an encounter with commandos of the Philippine Constabu-lary. Years earlier, Gusi was the newly-ordained and affable Father George Madrid whose social justice work among oppressed farm workers (sacadas) in the parish of Santa Lucia eventually led to his defection to the Commu-nist Party of the Philippines. In short order, the rebel priest had risen to the rank of commander of the dreaded New People’s Army. In this chapter, Fr. Madrid settles into his unexpected life as a fugitive and insurgent leader...

Chapter 25: Guerrillas Zones and Bases

Momentous 85th FEU Founding Anniver-

sary Celebration: Its Glorious Heritage

BY CELY ASPREC

In celebration of Far Eastern Uni-versity’s momentous 85th Founding Anniversary celebrating Its Glorious Heritage, DR. CESAR D. CAN-DARI OF class 1961 have been chosen and named an Outstanding Medical Alumnus upon the recom-mendation of the Search Committee for Outstanding Alumni Awards and approved by the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

“By recognizing the exemplary achievements of the alumni, Far Eastern University seeks to hold them up for emulation by others even as it seeks to extend its ap-preciation for what they have done. It is to inspire, to motivate and to infl uence others” a statement from Search and Screening Committee. The later continued to say; “The FEU 85th founding anniversary outstanding alumni award seeks to give due recognition to Tamaraws for their extraordinary contributions to the growth and development of the Philippines and whose achieve-ments in their professions or voca-tions have substantially brought honor and prestige to Far Eastern University.”

Awards Criteria were: • Personal• For good moral character • Continuing identifi cation with

Far Eastern University • Professional achievements posi-

tion held (more points)• Performance/ achievements • Membership in professional and

related organizations• Recognition/ awards• Professional development• Community and social service

position held (more points)• Standing and reputation of orga-

nization served/ affi liated• Projects undertaken on a commu-

nity/organization level • Impact of projects undertaken• Recognition and awards received

Several categories were awarded from Science and Technology, Law, Medicine and Allied Services, and several more.

The selection process was rigor-ous, 5 months of eliminations phas-es; all nominations pre-screened by the Search and Screening Committee as to their qualifi cations, merits and compliance with the basic require-ments. Nominees who pre- quali-fi ed underwent a background check for validation and confi rmation of qualifi cations. After validation, the Search and Screening Committee came up with a list of Final Nomi-nees for submission to the Selection Committee.

Not so many people have this kind of achievement in their lifetime. Dr. Candari said, “The honor bestowed upon me strengthens my belief that life would not be the same without my work. It is overwhelming to see that my hard work and endless effort to give the best has been recog-nized.” There were 11 nominees for the fi eld of Medicine category according to the committee.

to imagine, were referred to as “guerilla bases.” Newly devel-oped areas hidden deep in the forests and reserved for refugees or people displaced from their homes by military operations were also referred to as “guerilla bases.”

Bases were strictly and fully under the control of the community party. Zones, however, had two de facto governing bodies -- the civil government under the baranggay captain and the revolu-tionary government under the barrio or section party. These two governing agencies, for the most part, coordinated well with each. Confl icts were few and far between the civil and revolutionary factions.

Guerrilla zones were open areas where government agents and military person-nel came and went. Guerrilla bases, on the other hand, were completely isolated from the outside world and maximally protected against enemy intrusions.

Thus, culturally, the guerrilla zones were no different from any town or barrio elsewhere in the country. People listened to popular mass media - radio, TV, newspapers - and bought popular consumer goods. The “bourgeoisie” or “burgis” way of life was well and alive in these areas. But not so in the

guerrilla bases, where pop music played second fi ddle to revolutionary songs. For instance, young mothers sang the “Internationale”, the offi cial hymn of the communist party, to lull their babies to sleep. The use of radio was restricted to political news and commentaries, in part to minimize the corrupting infl uence of mass media and, for practical purposes, to conserve battery life which was a premium.

Economically, the guerrilla zones were relatively more advanced than the bases. However, since modern land implements, such as tractors, were not utilized and since tenanted land areas were limited, the agricultural yield barely provided surplus food. The zones therefore thrived on what was referred to as “subsistence agriculture.”

The means of production in the bases were even more primitive and backward. Farm workers did not own a single decent plough. Land was tilled primarily with hand tools. Deep in the forests, in the resettled areas, “slash and burn agriculture” was the norm. Forest products, such as rattan strips, were transported, and then sold in the guerrilla zone markets, the proceeds of which were then used to buy supplies and provisions, which were transported back to the bases, usually on foot. It was a very hard life.

In the guerrilla bases where George spent the early years of his underground

life, food, if available at all, was Spar-tan. Or ascetic, if you were religiously inclined. The ex-priest often consoled himself by thinking that he now lived the life of St. Anthony of Egypt and the early monks. Or, of St. John the Baptist and his disciples. Basic food stuff, such as coffee, tea, dried fi sh, rice, corn, etc. were hard to come by. These had to be transported, by foot, from the guerrilla zones to the bases. People subsided mainly on root crops. Even cooking oil was scarce because coconut trees were not as plentiful deep in the jungle.

Comrades who were assigned to live among the poorest peasants in the zones considered themselves lucky. They had actually more opportunities to enjoy “little luxuries” every now and then -- such as salted fi sh, sweetened rice, a smuggled cigarette, etc. -- compared to their ascetic brethren in the bases, surviving mainly on bland root crops.

But, through the years, George was impressed by the change he witnessed in people’s consciousness, whether in the zones or bases. Men showed more respect to women. He noticed how shar-ing and cooperation gradually replaced selfi shness and greed, even among the children. People were quick to volunteer and help others. Were these, perhaps, the tangible fruits of mass political educa-tion campaigns?

Ever the Christian disciple, George considered the experience of immersion in the life of the poor in these areas as a sort of “Incarnation.” He was gradu-ally but defi nitely shedding off the “old self”, abandoning old habits, giving up his personal accoutrements. Before he knew it, he had lost the desire for mate-rial comfort or any inclination towards luxury.

He had lost an awareness of class distinction. He was not different from anyone, nor superior than anyone -- for everyone was God’s creation, God’s child. Once he had fully merged with the poor and the oppressed, he experienced and understood their sorrows, hopes, and aspirations. He had more admiration for their resilience, their honesty, their simplicity.

Christ died for them too. Had Christ reserved a special place for them in the next life, since He himself had preferred to be incarnated as a poor and lowly carpenter?

When his new assignment came up, George said his goodbyes to his buddies at the guerrilla base -- Eddie, Rodrigo, Joaquin, Cresencio, and the dozens who had nurtured him through the years and changed him. His eyes were moist as he wondered if he would ever see them again.

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To be continued...

The author welcomes comments, cor-rections, suggestions, etc. from Asian

Journal readers. These may be included in the novel’s fi nal version. Please send your remarks to [email protected]. Happy New Year!

Copyright. E. Gamboa


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About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Retired Filipino Language Teacher at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista.


Jan. 13: Baptism of the Lord Ang Aking Mga HilingIsa sa aking mga hiling ay ang maging matiyagamatutunang ganap ang maghintay ng buong tiyagaalisin ang kapusukan maging mabuti sa kapwanang makamit ko ng maayos ang tunay na biyaya.

Sa mga suliranin na sa aki'y ibinibigaymalutas ko po sana gamit ang wastong karununganwalang mandadaig at wala namang malalamanganat nang maging patas po mga desisyong ipapataw.

Hiling ko rin po sanay di ako maubusan ng lakasna maaari kong magamit na isang panlunassa mga pagkakataong panghihina'y dinaranasng ang mga kumakapit sa akin ay di bumagsak

Katulad ng marami ako ay maraming kahilingantulad ng pagmamahal sa aking mga kaibigansubalit maraming problema ang aking nasuunganna siyang mga nagpatibay sa aking kahinaan.

Ang maging matapang ay isa sa aking mga hiling nang aking malampasan mga panganib na daratingkinailangan ko pa ding mga bundok ay tawirinat maging madidilim na gubat ay aking suungin.

Hindi rin nawala ang hiling ko na maging matibaysa lahat ng pagsubok na sa akin ay naghihintayaking pinagtiisan ang lahat makamtam ko lamangang bunga ng pagsisikap na matagal kong inasam.

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Joke of the week: In a certain parish it was the practice to give instructions to the parents and spon-sors, and also the custom to invite relatives and friends to a buffet luncheon afterward. Just before the ceremony, the priest asked the daddy of the baby, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," answered the daddy, "my wife has a couple platters of fi nger food, plenty of cookies and cake ..." "I don't mean that," interjected the padre. "I mean, are you prepared spiritually?" "Oh sure, padre," ex-claimed the father of the baby, "I've got a case of beer, a gallon of wine, and a case of whiskey. Don’t you think that will be enough?”

Scriptures: First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7. The identity of the servant has not been rightly established. Some think of him as representing the nation of Israel. Still others believe that he is an indi-vidual person, a prophet, a king or a messiah. Second Reading: Acts 10: 34-38. In the Mediterranean world of Jesus it is customary to introduce a person to the community through some kind of ritual. At his baptism, Jesus has been empowered by the Spirit and has begun his mission of healing and transformation. Gospel: Luke: 3:15-16, 21-22. Jesus' baptism by John is not for the forgiveness of sins, because he is sinless. Jesus’ baptism is for the purpose of fulfi ll-ing “all righteousness;” his baptism is done as part of God's plan that is accomplished in him. John the Baptist fulfi lled two prophetic roles: (1) he proclaims a baptism of repen-tance for the forgiveness of sins and (2) he prepares the way of Jesus, the long awaited Messiah.

Refl ection: This Sunday is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus. The Christmastide ends on Monday after the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord which signifi es the purifi cation of the world through Christ.

In the Mediterranean culture, water acquires different shades of

meaning. The Near Eastern region constantly experiences lack of ample water supply through droughts and scanty rainfall. Water is a precious necessity for Near Eastern people; it means survival or death, a blessing or punishment. Water is also used as a purifi cation ritual before someone could assume a role in a community or take part in a religious ceremony. Jesus’ fi rst step into the water of the River Jordan was a fi rst leap into his mission. This mission, culminat-ing on the cross, reveals also who Jesus Christ is: he is the beloved Son with whom God his Father is well pleased. This identity is the pivotal point of everything that Jesus will undergo in his ministry, death, and resurrection. The identity and mis-sion of Jesus are inseparable. He is the beloved Son with whom God is well pleased, because he obediently fulfi lls his mission. Conversely, he accomplishes his mission in full obedience to his Father even to the point of death, because he is God's

beloved Son. Even though he has no need to

repent, because he is without sin, yet Jesus went to John to be baptized. By accepting the baptism of repen-tance from John, Jesus is completely identifying himself with us, even to the point of dying for own sinful-ness. In solidarity with us, except in sin, yet on the day of his baptism he publicly assumed our sins. How-ever, Jesus does not only redeem us from sins, he wants us also to be empowered by the Holy Spirit, who descended upon him at baptism. Jesus wants our lives to be trans-formed into his likeness. Jesus wants us to be fully true to our identity as God’s sons and daughters. The Oak Ridge Boys said it rightly when it comes to trusting ourselves in God’s hands. “Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water. Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea.”

“And a voice came from heav-en, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3: 22) True to his identity as the beloved and obedient Son, Jesus pleases his Father. God the Father is happy with Jesus who makes him smile. “Peace begins with a smile.” (Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Jesus brought “peace to men of goodwill.”

Happiness makes us smile. Happiness gladdens the heart. We too can make God happy and smile when we live in peace and love as his sons and daughters. Some-one said that most of the times we are pleased with God because he bestows us with manifold blessings. On the other hand, is God pleased with us? That is a question we all have to honestly answer.

Quotation of the week: “The day when a person is baptized is more important than the day when a person is ordained priest and bishop.” Raymond E. Brown.

When God Was Exceedingly Pleased.

“Dear children, with much love and patience I strive to make your hearts like unto mine. I strive, by my example, to teach you humility, wisdom and love because I need you; I cannot do without you my children. According to God’s will I am choosing you, by His strength I am strengthening you. Therefore, my children, do not be afraid to open your hearts to me. I will give them to my Son and in return, He will give you the gift of divine peace. You will carry it to all those whom you meet, you will witness God’s love with your life and you will give the gift of my Son through yourselves. Through reconciliation, fasting and prayer, I will lead you. Immeasur-able is my love. Do not be afraid. My children, pray for the shepherds. May your lips be shut to every judg-ment, because do not forget that my Son has chosen them and only He has the right to judge. Thank you.”

Our Lady of Medjugorje Message of

Jan 2nd 2013

by Jill Dysnrk, Reprinted from LifesiteNew.com January 3, 2013, (JillStanek.com) - Scientifi c Ameri-can termed the research fi ndings another way: “Scientists discover children’s cells living in mothers’ brains.”

But I wanted to drive home a touching point: Mothers who ter-minate their pregnancies apparently don’t completely rid themselves of their babies. The cells of murdered children live on inside their mothers to help – or perhaps – hurt them:

Cells may migrate through the placenta between the mother and the fetus, taking up residence in many organs of the body including the lung, thyroid muscle, liver, heart, kidney and skin. These may have a broad range of impacts, from tissue repair and cancer prevention to sparking immune disorders.

It is remarkable that it is so com-mon for cells from one individual to integrate into the tissues of another distinct person. We are accustomed

Scientists discover aborted baby cells living in mothers'

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The fi scal cliff may have been avoided but, we still have to look closely at our own fi nancial status this year. If you’re still employed, expect a reduced take home pay. The social security tax withholding is back to the normal rate. Unless you make more than $200,000 this year, there’s no big change on your income tax.

Well, if you are fi lthy rich, pay-ing taxes is no big deal. You can afford to hire the best accounting fi rm or a good tax lawyer to pre-serve your wealth. The politicians and the media made it sound like the wealthy are the bad chosen few. Was it their fault if they strived hard to become rich or being born from a rich family? Do you have any idea how much tax these rich people paid? How many percent of the American people don’t pay any income tax at all? How many of you received benefi ts like SSI or Medicare even if you have not contributed a dime to the Social Security fund?

Do you consider yourself rich or middle class? If you are poor as determined by the federal govern-ment, then you would qualify for welfare or handout. There is rental assistance, child care assistance, food stamp, WIC program or Med-icaid. Where would the government get all the money to support these programs?

Tax wise, a single working par-ent with 3 young children under 17 years and earning $17,060 in 2012 who did not have any Federal or State tax withholding will get a re-fund check of $8,000 from the IRS. She got qualifi ed for Earned Income Tax Credit ($5,891) and Child Tax Credit ($2,109).

On the other hand, a work-ing couple with a combined gross income of $175,000 considered middle class may still be fi nancially strapped. If they have 3 kids in college and each driving a car, they have home mortgage, car loans, tuition fees, dorm payments, car and health insurance to pay. They cannot qualify for student fi nancial aid, EIC, child tax credit, and even edu-cation credit. Their taxes withheld may not be enough to cover income taxes.

The government is trying to help its poor and needy citizens but, there are people who are taking advantage of the system. There is no perfect system so they discovered the loopholes. There is a sector of the citizenry that are waiting for their entitlements and not willing to work anymore. They are the perpetual dependents.

Despite the economy, more people still want to come to this country. And why not? An older legal immigrant and no longer employable can still receive govern-ment benefi ts. Once qualifi ed, there is SSI (Supplemental Income) and Medicare benefi ts. Sometimes even a caregiver (mostly a family mem-ber) gets paid by the IHHS to take care of the elderly welfare recipient.

Well, taxes have to be paid to support our government and its pro-grams. We may not like it but, that’s the way it is. Do not get mad at the IRS or FTB, they are only doing the dirty jobs for the government. We still have a better tax system com-pared to most countries. Hey! if you don’t like it, who is stopping you from packing your bags and crossing the border?

Darn taxes

National Prayer Service on Roe-Wade Anniversary

Leslie Palma , BreakingChristian News.com | Jan 8, 2013 : Priests for Life

The National Memorial for the Pre-Born and Their Mothers and Fathers prom-ises to be the largest interde-nominational prayer service

being held in conjunction with this commemoration.

(Washington, DC)—The month of January marks 40 years since the Roe vs. Wade decision, and the national prayer service to mark the occasion has been announced. The National Memorial for the Pre-Born and Their Mothers and Fathers promises to be the largest interde-nominational prayer service being held in conjunction with this com-memoration.

A larger venue was chosen this year to accommodate what is an-ticipated will be the biggest turnout ever for the service.

"This prayer service always re-energize and re-focuses our pro-life movement," said Father Frank Pavone, president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council, which is organizing the event along with Priests for Life, the National Pro-Life Center on Capitol Hill, and Faith and Action. Fr. Pavone will deliver the sermon at the service.

The National Memorial will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 25, at Constitution Hall, 1776 D St., NW (18th and D St.). This is the same day as this year's March for Life, which will begin a few hours after the service.

"After 40 years of legal abortion, and the misery it has brought to untold millions of American women, men and families, we want to have one of the largest expressions ever of communal repentance and fervent intercession for an end to abortion in our nation," said Father Pavone. "Everyone in DC for the March should make an effort to attend this service."

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 7) – In an effort to conform state law to a federal law passed last week that extended mortgage debt forgive-ness, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIA-TION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sponsoring Senate Bill 30, so that California homeowners on the brink of foreclosure can get much-needed debt relief.

SB 30 (Calderon, D-Montebello) will for one more year exempt the taxation of mortgage debt that is for-given when homeowners and their mortgage lenders negotiate a short sale or loan modifi cation (including any principal reduction).

“We applaud Senator Ron Calde-ron for acting so quickly on an issue that’s critical to the housing market,” said C.A.R. President Don Faught. “We urge the California Legislature to also act quickly and pass a mea-sure that will give hope to tens of thousands of California homeowners and provide the vital fi nancial relief they need in order to make important personal fi nancial decisions.”

The previous California exemp-tion lapsed at the end of 2012, so

C.A.R. sponsors bill to help underwater homeowners get much-needed fi nancial relief

forgiven mortgage debt is considered taxable state income for the time being. Upon passage of SB 30, the measure will be effective retroactive to Jan. 1, 2013.

"The swift passage of SB 30 is critical not only for economically-stressed Californians who have lost their homes through short sales but also for the continued recovery of California's housing market," said Sen. Calderon. "To heap an insur-mountable tax bill on top of the pain and emotional duress of losing a home is unconscionable. I am grateful to the CALIFORNIA AS-SOCIATION OF REALTORS® for recognizing the importance of SB 30 and providing its sponsorship and full support."

Leading the way...® in California real estate for more than 100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIA-TION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with more than 155,000 members dedicated to the advancement of pro-fessionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.

Last week, Congress reached an agreement in the “fi scal cliff” nego-tiations, and President Obama signed the American Taxpayers Relief Act into law last Wednesday.

C.A.R. would like to recognize and thank the tens of thousands of C.A.R. members who worked to successfully maintain the mortgage interest deduction by responding to the Call for Actions and open letter advertisements in the state’s major newspapers.

Here are some housing-related provisions included in the federal law:

Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act extended for one year

The “Pease Limitations” that reduced the value of itemized deductions, including the mortgage interest deduction, are permanently repealed for most taxpayers but will be reinstituted for high income fi lers. This provision reduces a taxpayer's itemized deductions by 3 percent of the amount of his or her adjusted gross income (AGI) that exceeds the threshold amount. Under the new law, the Pease thresholds are $300,000 for married taxpayers fi l-ing jointly and $250,000 for single taxpayers (i.e., a married couple

with an AGI of $400,000 would be $100,000 over the threshold; the couple’s deductions would be reduced by $3,000 which is 3% of $100,000). No matter how high a taxpayer's AGI, the Pease reduc-tion cannot exceed 20 percent of the amount of itemized deductions otherwise allowable for the year.

The restoration of a tax deduction for mortgage-insurance premiums, including premiums paid to the Federal Housing Administration and private mortgage insurers. This pro-vision expired at the end of 2011 but has now been retroactively extended for all of 2012 as well as 2013.

10 percent tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy improve-ments to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.

Capital gains rates will remain at 15 percent for those earning less than $400,000 (individual) and $450,000 (joint). Gains above those income levels will be taxed at 20 percent. Gains on the sale of principal residences will remain unchanged and continues to exclude the fi rst $250,000 for single taxpay-ers and $500,000 taxpayers fi ling jointly.

American Taxpayers Relief Act signed into law

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 12) – Ris-ing home prices offset lower interest rates, reducing housing affordability in California during the third quarter of 2012, the CALIFORNIA AS-SOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.

The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a me-

dian-priced, existing single-family home in California fell to 49 percent in the third quarter of 2012, down from 51 percent in second-quarter 2012 and from 51 percent in third-quarter 2011, according to C.A.R.’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI).

C.A.R.’s HAI measures the per-

centage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home in California. C.A.R. also reports affordability indices for regions and select coun-ties within the state. The Index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state.

Home buyers needed to earn a minimum annual income of $65,810 to qualify for the purchase of a $339,860 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the third quarter of 2012. The monthly payment, including taxes and insur-ance on a 30-year fi xed-rate loan, would be $1,650, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effec-tive composite interest rate of 3.72 percent. The effective composite interest rate in second-quarter 2012 was 3.92 percent and 4.63 percent in the third quarter of 2011.

Every Southern California county experienced lower affordability than the previous quarter because of high-er home prices, while affordability improved or was stable in most San Francisco Bay Area counties.

At an index of 77 percent, San Bernardino County and Solano counties were the most affordable counties of the state. Conversely, San Mateo County was the least affordable, with only 24 percent of households able to purchase the county’s median-priced home.

Visit http://www.car.org/marketda-ta/data/haitraditional/ to see C.A.R.’s historical housing affordability data. For fi rst-time buyer housing afford-ability data, visit http://www.car.org/marketdata/data/ftbhai/.

Leading the way…® in California real estate for more than 100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade orga-nizations in the United States with 155,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.

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The Chipping and Putting Free lesson on January 5 was a great success under the activity of Ladies on Course & Buddies golf tourna-ment at Oaks North. We have 2 new students, Patricia, Office Staff from Paradise Valley Hospital Out Patient Rehab and our well known Com-munity Leader Dr. Aurora Cudal, Regional Director for NAFFFAA Region 10.

James Lorenzo gave free lessons and pinters to all the Ladies on Course that morning. James gradu-ated at Professional Golfers Career College and currently serving as appointed Handicap Commitee of Parshooters Golf Club. James is one of a kind Chief Petty Officer USN Retired. Member of SCGA/ USGA.

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PUTT OF THE WEEK (top right). Juliet Decadiz, Vice President for Mem-bership of Ladies on Course Golf Club of San Diego, Office Manager Nobel Markk Premiums National City. SHOT OF THE WEEK DAY ONE (bottom right) Cristina Pierce, President of Ladies on Course Golf Club of San Diego. IBM Sales Man-ager/ Carlsbad San Diego.— ForeOrga-nizedGolf on Facebook

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COPAO New EVP - Rey Monson, fourth from right is the newly appointed executive vice-president of the Council of Philippine American Organizations – San Diego. He was sworn in for the position along with other offi cers at the COPAO’s meeting last January 7, 2013. Sworn in by President Merly Ferrer are (l-r) Rudy D. Liporada, immediate past vice-president for operations, now director; Frank Monzon and Nedy Lao, directors; and Devie Yu, treasurer. Other directors sworn last December 31, 2012 are Directors Juanito Amor, Jr., Beth Atendido, Aurora Cudal, Rosalina Idos, Joseph Mazares, and Crisabel Ramos. Alicia De Leon Torres is the new vice-president for operations and Denden Dominguez, secretary. Photo courtesy by Nedy Lao

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Last Sunday sa “D Buzz” naging special co-host nila Boy Abunda at Toni Gonzaga si Ms. Gretchen Bar-retto, sabi nga nito at magbabalik na raw siya sa dati niyang teleserye.

Marami lang nakapuna na napakagaling pala ni Gretchen mag-co-host ng isang showbiz oriented show,halos lamunin niya si Toni Gonzaga sa Tv hosting sa naturang show.

Nagmukhang saling pusa si Toni at parang nahihiya ito magtanong sa mga guests nila.Samantalang ang

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Sabi nga ni Kuya Boy sana maging co-host nila ulit si Gretchen sa mga susunod ng linggo.Aminin natin na iba ang level ni Gretchen kapag ganitong klaseng show,about show-biz marami siya puedeng itanong na importante at yung ibang host halos hindi makasingit. Ganon ang nangyari kay Toni,sana nga maging permanenteng host na ng “D Buzz” si Gretchen Barretto.

DANIEL MATSUNAGA, BAGONG MANLILIGAW DAW NI KRIS AQUINO !!!Siya ang dat-ing boyfriend ni Heart Evangelista si Daniel Matsunaga isang Brazilian-Japanese model na dati ring ka-puso na ngayon ay nasa kapamilya network na.

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Kesyo siya raw ang kasama ni Kris noong manood daw ito sa isang sine-han ng “Sisterakas” at may regalo pa raw ito last Christmas sa bunsong kapatid ng ating Pres. Noynoy,pati raw si Joshua at Bimb niregulahan din daw ng cupcakes at DVD.

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More than 10 years ago, I was involved in the introduction

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My company was a licensed manu-facturer and exclusive distributor in the Philippines of the device. Its premier product, which was an eBook Reader, but also a music and audio book player, a digital recorder and electronic organizer, had an internal memory capacity of 16 MBs (megabytes).

To add more value to the device, we decided to include contents that targeted what consumers might be interested in. For example, in all the devices we put a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In certain cases, if the customer requested it, we even put the Holy Bible or the Koran.

The most popular contents added in the device were the electronic law and medical libraries. The law library consisted of all the prevailing laws and Supreme Court decisions since 1901. We called it “Law on the Go” and promoted it to the lawyers, judges and justices, as well as law students with the slogan, “You can now take the law into your own hands” (Literally).

The contents that were available in the eBookMan to certain targeted custom-ers were called “Library in Your Pocket, Knowledge at Your Fingertips”. We eventually included as eBooks, CIA’s World Almanac, the 10 best literary novels of all time, and MIT (Massa-chusetts Institute of Technology) Open Courseware.

Sixteen Megabytes (16MB) of internal memory seemed big at the time. This was because for every megabyte,

we could put 1,000 pages of word document. Plus, you could increase its memory capacity by adding a 32MB or 64MB MMC (multimedia card). This was quite useful when you also wanted to store songs or audio books.

Franklin decided to sell the technolo-gy to Amazon. Now we have the Kindle and then Apple’s iPod, iPhones, iPADs, Smart phones, and Tablets.

These gadgets or mobile devices have internal memory capacities starting with 8 GB (gigabytes) and as high as 64 GB. Of course, more could be added by in-serting memory cards of higher capacity.

Just to put this in the proper perspec-tive: If we can put 1,000 pages in one megabyte (MB), we can put 1,000,000

pages in one GB, which means 64 mil-lion pages in 64 GBs. You can liter-ally put the entire National Library of the Philippines or the San Beda Law Library in your pocket.

This is reason I decided to attend the Storage Visions 2013 Conference when I found out it would be held 2 days prior to the International CES, world’s largest consumer electronic conference. Again I attended as a credentialed member of the Press. Both conferences are being held in Las Vegas.

The theme of the Storage Visions 2013 was “Petabytes are the New Terabytes.”

Again, while we were talking about

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Using my description above vis-à-vis pages of documents, a billion pages can be contained in one Terabyte and a trillion pages in a Petabyte. It is mind-boggling isn’t it?

Content Creators are usually attribut-able to book publishers, movie studios,

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Content Distributors are those that make sure that content goes from their servers to you, anywhere you are. We all traditionally get our Media and Entertainment from radio and television broadcasters, movie theatres, record labels, book publishers, and others. Of course, we now flock to the Internet and mobile networks to view and receive Entertainment content on our computers, smartphones, and televisions via online streaming. Giants in broadcasting and distribution include Fox, Turner/CNN, BBC, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, NBC,

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raising to open first Vietnam-ese Community Center in City Heights as Part of Community

Revitalization Effort.

San Diego – For 4 years, the Little Saigon San Diego Foundation has been working with local non-profit organizations, businesses, and resi-dents to revitalize the community. The aforementioned effort requires multifaceted approaches which include business improvement and social and cultural services. These projects include cultural and tourism events such as Lantern Festival; infrastructural improvements such as Street Clean-up, graffiti removal, uplifting storefronts and installing trash bins and benches; businesses promotion such as free online direc-tory and Taste of Little Saigon event. LSF also partner with community designers to place cultural banners throughout the district and is looking

to install additional landmarks and signage.

In response to the long-time needs and present demands of the Vietnamese community, the Little Saigon Foundation is opening a Vietnamese Community Center in order to create a space for social services and cultural interaction. Early services includes Vietnamese Language School, Youth Leadership Development, Translation services, and physical health programs such as “Càng Khôn Th■p Linh” (a combination of Tai-chi and yoga), as well as international ballroom dance.

With spaces offered to local community groups to meet and hold events, the Center is the first Vietnamese Community Center in City Heights.

Up to now, the Organization has been operating on mostly the support of Volunteers, but is now looking to add permanent paid staff. As such, the organizations will host a

Little Saigon Fundraising and Award Dinner

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fund to support ongoing projects and program as well as to recognize long-time community members who have contributed their time, effort, and leadership to the revitalization of the community. Local State, County and City government of-ficials have invited.

The event includes:* 8-course meal* Lion Dance* Performance by Little Saigon

Idol and other top Vietnamese performers from Asia Entertainment, Inc.

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coming from possibly illegal transactions affect investors’ perception on whether or not we have a safe banking system. A weak anti-money laundering legal framework discourages legitimate bank-ing activities and invites instead criminals who seek to make the Philippines a safe haven for their unlawfully acquired money,” Guingona said.

He said inflows of “hot money” in the country’s various financial institu-tions can also undermine the country’s economy.

The IMF, in its December 14, 2012 re-

port, states that policy making could be put to test as illegal money would most likely remain unaccounted for and affect the government data.

“SBN 3123 serves to reinforce our country’s Anti-Money Laundering legislative measures. It ultimately ad-dresses the noted deficiencies in the Philippines’ legal framework with regard to anti-money laundering, by making our state fully compliant with international standards,” Guingona said.

The Senate bill eyes the expansion of “covered institutions” such as casinos, real estate agents, dealers in precious metals/stones, foreign exchange corpora-tions, money changers, and pre-need companies.

“There is a need to monitor possible money laundering activities in other institutions. More and more, ‘dirty money’ are being laundered by betting in casinos, buying jewelries and later on reselling them, and converting unlaw-fully acquired funds into real estate

properties,” Guingona said.It also proposes to expand the list of

unlawful activities including terrorism, conspiracy to commit terrorism, bribery, fraud and illegal transactions.

Likewise, it also extends the definition of money laundering as a crime where it outlaws the proceeds of illegal activities that are transacted, converted, trans-ferred, disposed of, moved, acquired, possessed, used, concealed or disguised.

The bill is expected to be tackled in the plenary once the Senate resumes ses-sion on January 21.

Guingona urged his colleagues to fast-track the measure.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to meet again on Febru-ary 2013 where it will tackle the fate of the Philippines if the measure is not approved by then, he said.

Aside from being blacklisted as a re-sult of the non-approval of the measure, some of the adverse consequences of being blacklisted include stricter scrutiny of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and equally stringent processing of financial transactions that involve Filipinos or Filipino corpora-tions, he added.

These result in severe delay and may negatively impact the Philippine econo-my in the long run, Guingona warned.


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By Matthew Lee, LiveStrong.com, 8/18/2011 -- Tamarind is a fruit that is popular in the foods of Southeast Asia, North Africa and India. While tamarinds are typically sweet and sour in fl avor, they tend to become sweeter as they ripen. Due to their sweet, robust fl avor, tamarinds are common in candies, chutneys, jams, desserts, steak sauces and Worcester-shire sauce . In addition to its high energy and fi ber content, the tama-rind is a great source of B-vitamins and a number of minerals.

SWEET TAMARIND

Due to the range of fl avors and variety of uses for the fruit, a number of cultivars are grown in Thailand. While their nutritional and medicinal benefi ts differ little from other varieties of tamarind, these cultivars have different uses in food. One of these is sweet tamarind, or makham wahn in Thai. In addition to the different cultivars of tamarind, a number of varieties of sweet tama-rind are available in Thailand. Of these, the si thong and muen chong varieties are the sweetest, with the si chompho tamarinds retaining more of the fruit's sour taste.

MACRONUTRIENTS

While the sugar content varies between different varieties and culti-vars, there are approximately 57.4 g of sugar in 100 g of sweet tamarinds. With .6 g of fats and 2.8 g of protein, the majority of the 239 calories in 100 g of sweet tamarinds comes from sugar. In addition to providing a large amount of energy for short-term use, sweet tamarinds are a good source of fi ber. As there are 5.1 g of fi ber in 100 g of tamarinds, these fruits can help to promote healthy digestion and lower your blood pres-sure.

VITAMINS

Tamarinds contains small amounts of a variety of vitamins, including

vitamins A, C, E and K. In addi-tion, tamarinds are a rich source of a number of B-vitamins. This includes between 35 and 40 percent of your recommended daily intake of thiamin, 10 and 15 percent of your ribofl avin and 12 to 14 percent of your niacin. As all B-vitamins are essential to the metabolism of glucose, fats and protein, tamarinds can help you to meet your fi tness goals. In addition, these B-vitamins help to regulate your body's produc-tion of stress hormones, potentially reducing stress and helping you to feel calm throughout the day.

MINERALS

Tamarinds are a source of a number of minerals, with 100 g of sweet tamarinds providing you with seven percent of your daily calcium, 16 percent of your phosphorous, 13 percent of your potassium and 10 percent of your copper. These fruits are surprisingly rich in iron, pro-viding between 16 and 35 percent of your recommended daily intake

depending on your age, sex and re-productive status. With an additional 22 percent of a man's and 29 percent of a woman's magnesium, tamarinds have a range of nutritional benefi ts due to their high mineral content. These include benefi ts for blood fl ow, energy, bone health, muscle

The Benefi ts Of Sweet Tamarindfunction and development, diabetes, high blood pressure, wound healing, arthritis, high cholesterol and thyroid disorders .

REFERENCES• Purdue University: Tama-

rind• F.C. Intertrade: Fruit• "AGRIS"; Analysis of

Some Nutrition on Sweet Tamarind to Species Srithong and Srichom-poo; Chuanpis Dangsawas et al.; 1998

• USDA Nutrient Data Library: Search the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Ref-erence

• Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

• "The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book: The Defi nitive Guide to Designing Your Personal Supple-ment Program: Fourth Edition"; Shari Lieberman and Nancy Brun-ing; 2007

Article reviewed by Jessica Lyons

Last updated on: Aug 18, 2011Read more: http://www.livestrong.

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Where to get tamarind:Sweet Tamarind is sold at Seafood

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Cody Mooneyhan BreakingChris-tianNews.com | Jan 7, 2013 : Fed-eration of the American Societies for Experimental Biology

"Now that we know that we can target the basic molecu-

lar defects in Alzheimer's disease, we can hope for

treatments far better—and more specifi c—than anything we have today." -Dr. Gerald

Weissmann

A new ray of hope has broken through the clouded outcomes as-sociated with Alzheimer's disease. A new research report published in January 2013 print issue of the FASEB Journal (Federation of the American Societies for Experimen-tal Biology) by scientists from the National Institutes of Health shows that when a molecule called TFP5 is injected into mice with disease that is the equivalent of human Alzheimer's, symptoms are reversed and memory is restored—without obvious toxic side effects.

"We hope that clinical trial stud-ies in AD patients should yield an extended and a better quality of life as observed in mice upon TFP5 treatment," said Harish C. Pant, Ph.D., a senior researcher involved in the work from the Laboratory of Neurochemistry at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders

at Stroke at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. "Therefore, we suggest that TFP5 should be an effective therapeutic compound." (Photo by: Cécile Graat)

To make this discovery, Pant and colleagues used mice with a disease considered the equivalent of Alzheimer's. One set of these mice were injected with the small molecule TFP5, while the other was injected with saline as placebo. The mice, after a series of intraperito-neal injections of TFP5, displayed a substantial reduction in the various disease symptoms along with resto-ration of memory loss. In addition, the mice receiving TFP5 injections experienced no weight loss, neuro-logical stress (anxiety) or signs of toxicity. The disease in the placebo mice, however, progressed normally as expected. TFP5 was derived from the regulator of a key brain enzyme, called Cdk5. The over activation of Cdk5 is implicated in the formation of plaques and tangles, the major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

"The next step is to fi nd out if this molecule can have the same effects in people, and if not, to fi nd out which molecule will," said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of the FASEB Journal. "Now that we know that we can target the basic molecular defects in Alzheimer's disease, we can hope for treatments far better—and more specifi c—than anything we have today."

Discovery Restores Memory Loss, Reverses Symptoms of Alzheimer's

by Anne Sandaretto, AlawysNew-You.com | 7/25/2012 --

Approximately 5.3 million Ameri-cans have Alzheimer’s disease with direct and indirect costs amounting to more than $172 billion annually. Unless a cure or prevention is found, that number will increase to between 11-16 million by 2050.

I researched several health articles and here are 6 easy ways I found to help prevent Alzheimer’s.

Goji Berries – “The Journal of

6 Easy Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s!Alzheimer’s Disease” reports that extracts of this antioxidant-rich fruit helped defend against brain-cell damage linked to homocysteine (an amino acid that increases Alzheim-er’s risk). The berries, which look like red raisins, taste slightly sweet and sour and can be found in health-food stores.

Walk Daily – Studies suggest that a 20-minute walk daily is enough exercise to stimulate the release of nerve growth factor (a natural

compound that revs production of healthy new brain cells). The more aerobic activity you do, the better for growing new brain cells.

Resveratrol- Taking a daily supple-ment with a 20mg-50mg dose of the antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes inhibits the formation of plaque deposits in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s. Note: Be sure to check with your doctor fi rst before taking any new supplement.

Vitamins C & E- Taking 400 IU of vitamin E and 500 mg of vita-min C daily can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-robbers by 88% by pro-tecting brain cells from dangerous molecules.

Stay Connected to Family and Friends – Feeling lonely lessens the brain’s ability to fi ght off age-related changes, which doubles the odds of Alzheimer’s.

Control Your Blood Pressure- Vascular dementia, which is caused by a lack of blood fl ow to the brain, accounts for 1 in 4 case of Alzheim-er’s.

Visit the Alzheimer’s Association here! http://www.alz.org



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puter crimes from government agencies and private individu-als nationwide.

The primer defi ned cybercrime as a crime committed “with or through the use of information and commu-nication technologies such as radio, television, cellullar phone, computer and network, and other communica-tion device or application.”

Quoting the 2001 Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, the primer said there were four types of cybercrime — offenses against the confi dentiality, integrity and avail-ability of computer data systems; computer-related offenses; content-related offenses and offenses related to infringements of copyright and related rights.

The primer also noted that the fi rst cybercrime case in the country was the controversial case involv-ing Onel de Guzman who in 2000 released the “I Love You” virus.

“The case fi led against De Guz-man was dismissed at the fi rst stage

WBC named Pacquiao their “best of the decade.”

Last week, a neurologist said the “Pacman” may be showing early signs of Parkin-son’s disease.

Dr. Rustico Jimenez, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, told DZMM that he observed Pacquiao showing early signs of Parkinson’s, including stut-tering and hand-twitching.

Jimenez said that he has not met with Pacquiao personally to check on his condition, but added that the boxer’s hand twitches, which he saw during TV interviews, is a cuase of conern.

Pacquaio, however, has stressed that he is in good health and criticized both Jimenez and forensic expert Dr. Raquel Fortun for being irresponsible and showing “a total lack of ethics.”

After Pacquiao’s loss to Marquez, Fortun called on the boxer to retire in order to prevent further head trauma.

But Pacquiao insisted that there was nothing to worry about. “I am 100% healthy,” Pacquiao told Box-ing Scene.

evaluation of their performance is done after three months to let them know how they are doing. Volunteers are often out in the community as ambassadors, so some thoughtful oversight is in order, especially if they quietly become disgruntled. One unhappy volunteer can spread ugly and damaging gossip faster than the speed of light.

6. KCS fi nd ways to reward and acknowledge them publicly- We salute their successes privately and in public such as the giving of a certifi cate of ap-preciation during our annual anniversary celebration and special occasions. We also give gifts throughout the year such as grocery store gift cards, movie tick-ets, or complimentary tickets to special events and shows during their birthdays and special occasions.

7. We help them grow- For those that show interest and capacity, we help them develop new skills by letting them attend workshops and in-service training conducted by KCS or other organiza-tions such as Non-Profi t Management Solutions. This will require close watch to see when they are ready. Many programs just ask people to do the same thing all the time, leading to boredom and disappointment.

8. We consider them to be prospective board members? - The most committed board members come from the volunteer pool. They know the organization, have demonstrated their loyalty, and now just need to know what board service entails. KCS has recruited staff and board mem-bers from our volunteer pool.

9. If they leave, we fi nd out why and stay in touch- Sometimes volunteers just fade away, not showing up for activities or not returning phone calls. Maybe something has happened in their personal or professional life that they don’t want to announce, so we call them to show the respect and concern they deserve. If they don’t want to participate anymore, we graciously ask why, wish them well, and stay in touch in case circumstances improve.

D. Meet some of our new volunteers for 2012:

Marygrace Flores- She volunteered in the beginning of the year assisting in KCS events such as the book signing of the “Global Filipino Cuisine “ cook-book at Villa Manila. She is a student at Southwestern College and was a mem-ber of Rejoice Fellowship of San Diego.

Ed Fontanilla- He earned his Bach-elor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego. He edits and copy-write event articles and analyze grant information for KCS. In addition, he performs volunteer work for the Le-gal Aid Society of San Diego, YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Glen and Maryann Lubao- Glen is a Pastor of Rejoice Fellowship of San Diego that he and his wife MaryAnn founded a year ago. This church also rents the Center on Sundays for worship services. They had been volunteering with KCS during the fi rst six months of 2012 in KCS events such as the golf tournament and book signing.

Noel Malvar- A medical doctor from the Philippines, he came to the U.S. a year ago with his family. He had been volunteering with KCS assisting in its events while also looking for a job in the health fi eld. He has volunteered to help the CHW’s in teaching the “ Healthy Heart, Healthy Families” together with the other CHWs.

Genlie Sto. Domingo- A newcomer to the U.S. from the Philippines, he had been volunteering at whatever capacity he is needed at KCS. He is a chef so his main talent is to prepare and cook food. Currently he is looking for a job in the culinary fi eld.

Regular 2012 volunteers include: Jennibelle Azucena, Letty Bustria, Pete Cortez, Beth Dalindin, Lydia Duro, Doreen Felicitas, Paul & Aida Ones, Rudy Liporada, Elvie Magsarili, Leony Pamintuan, Fe Rivero, Rose San Pedro, Paul Valen (Volunteer Coordinator) and Jeannette Soriano Sivila (UCSD Student).

E. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT KCS

KCS is recruiting volunteers for the coming year starting January 2013 for a period of 3-6 months to 1 year. If inter-ested, call Dr. Dirige at (619) 477-3392 or send email to [email protected] or visit our Website at www.fi lamwellness.org to fi ll out the volunteer form. Orien-tation will begin January 26, Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 12 noon at the FilAm Wellness Center, 1419 East 8th St, National City, CA 91950.

One may serve as receptionist at the Center, do general secretarial work, set up and man exhibit booths, take blood pressures (nurses), assist during work-shops at registrations, order and serve food, conduct evaluation, disseminate information, send email blasts, write articles for the media, teach computer skills, work on fi nancial statements, and maintain and follow up on our contacts.

Volunteers because there was no law punishing the deed as of that time in May 2000 in the Philippines,” it said.

The primer also said that two cybercriminals had been convicted for hacking under Republic Act no. 8792 or the Electronic Commerce Act or the E-Commerce Act. The fi rst conviction involved a person caught hacking the government portal gov.ph and other government websites while the other involved a person who used the Business Pro-cess Outsourcing (BPO) call center provider Sitel Philippines Corpora-tion to illegally secure credit card information from the company’s sister fi rm, Sitel USA.

Since the new law against cy-bercrime has been suspended, the government is dealing with cyber-crime-related cases using existing laws such as the E-Commerce Act, RA 9995 or the Anti-Photo and Voyeurism Act of 2009, RA 9725 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, RA 9208 or the Anti-Traffi ck-ing in Persons Act of 2003, RA 8484 or the Access Device Regulation Act of 1998 and RA 4200 or the Anti-Wire Tapping Law.

Huwag Mo Sanang LilimutinHuwag mo sanang lilimutin ang tangi mong kaibigan,Kahit nagkaiba pa man itong naging kapalaran.May tamis pang nalalabi sa magandang kasaysayan,Buong-buo na naganap, ang gumanap, ako't ikaw.

Para tayong teleseryeng “Maala-ala Mo Kaya”,Sa haba ng pangyayari, ang limutin, 'di magawa.Sa lalim ng pagsasama ng halakhak mga tuwa,Sumimbulong ala-ala ay 'di kaya na mawawala.

Kung iyo lang babalikan, tatanungin ang sarili,Mayron ka bang kasaysayang hanggang ngayo'y naitatabi?Kasaysayan na sing tamis, ala-ala mong parati,Na tuwing iyong iisipin, may ngiti kang 'di maikubli.

Sige, sige, aminin mo, litrato na iyong bigay,Nasa saan tayo noong tiwala mo'y sa akin lang?'Di ba ako'y inaya mong sa kuwarto mo ay maghintay,Hanggang litrato'y maiabot, kay saya ko aking mahal.

Kahit kaunti na hinuha, malinis ang aking isip,Wala akong nadarama kungdi wagas na pag-ibig.Mahalaga'y damang-dama na ito ay hanggang langit,Ito'y tunay, tanging ikaw, ikaw lang ang iniibig.

Magsabi ka ng totoo, mayron ka bang nalalaman?O mayron kang naririnig na may iba akong mahal?Sobrang linis ang damdaming iniukol ko sayo hirang,Kaya aking masasabi, huwag mo akong kalimutan.

Kaibigan pa rin kita, 'laon ko ng tinatanggap,Bahagi lang naman tayo sa pag-ibig na naganap.Lumihis man ang ating buhay, pati na rin ating landas,Naging dulo'y kapalarang Maykapal ang syang naglapat.

'Tuloy nating 'wag limuting magmula sa kamusmusan,Labis tayong nagkilala, higit bilang kaibigan.Ang 'mommy mo at mommy ko, mag-best friend ding nag-

turingan.Kaya nga lang naging wakas, nagbago ang kapalaran.

Ang pakiusap ko sana, huwag mo akong kalimutan,Magkaibigan pa rin tayo, kahit mundo ay magunaw.Hinding-hindi maipagpapalit itong ating kasaysayan,Kasaysayang naging yaman, yaman noong ako't ikaw. Tulang halaw sa tunay na buhay ni:Romeo Nicolas11/20/2012

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reengineering education, it has also collaborated with teacher training state univer-sities of Leyte and Cadiz in the Visayas and Mati, Davao Oriental in Mindanao.

REENGINEERING PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

The PagsasarilI preschool gradu-ates adjust well to grade school because of its rich programs in Lan-guage, Math, Cultural Arts (Geogra-phy, History, Botany, and Zoology) allowing them to acquire competen-cies equivalent of a third grader in the conventional school.

They can read English and Filipino sentences with comprehension and can write long hand. Making use of Montessori Number Rods, Spindles and the Golden Decimal Beads, they could master numeration up to the thousands and eventually do basic addition, subtraction, multiplica-tion with three to four digit sums. Incredible, right? Parents can easily attest to this because after attending the June Parent Orientation dem-onstration by their specially trained teachers they are scheduled indi-vidually each trimester to discuss the progress of their children with the teacher showing the apparata used In the classroom. The parents actually acquire literacy with the Ge-ography Puzzle Maps of the World, Asia and Philippines, as well as the History Time Lines, Botany & Zool-ogy Nomenclature cards. As they receive the descriptive report cards, the parents realize that other than their superior academic progress they readily develop an intense love for work, gain self-confi dence and develop strong personalities. Soon parents and children eventually get used to the discipline of “English 24 hours” for learning a foreign language is a lifetime process while Filipino, being the mother tongue, doesn’t require as much learning.

REENGINEERING TEACHER TRAINING

What is the difference between a traditional teacher and a Montes-sori Pagsasarili teacher? The former believes in the ancient philosophy that the child is an “empty vessel” and a more knowledgeable adult like the teacher or parent should fi ll it up. The Pagsasarili teacher believes that the child has a “secret teacher” which enables him or her to mature physically and intellectually if a “prepared environment of work materials” is provided. Frequent evi-dence of the Absorbent Mind is the ability of the Filipino OFW babies born in France or Italy to speak the local language without any teacher.

Since 1986, when I programmed a teacher training module to make the Montessori system affordable for disadvantaged children the National Housing Authority Community Relation offi ce (CRIO) would help us recruit teacher trainees who have

reached college level. A battery of tests made sure we would end up with young ladies having average intelligence, good teaching aptitude and mature temperament to undergo a profi ciency course of 5 weeks intense theoretical and practical training. This included the daily observation of Pagsasarili children at work.

We just concluded last May 25, 2012 the: Part I - Basic Mon-tessori Concepts and Philosophy Training of 5 additional teachers for Batangas and 7 for Metro Manila; Part II - Character Building and Normalization of the Pagsasarili Teacher for 2 trainees from Ifugao and 2 from Baler, Aurora. Lecturers require them to read the book “Ma-ria Montessori: Her Life and Work” accompanied with daily essay writ-ing, participate in Dale Carnegie ses-sions for English profi ciency in oral expression, and experience hands-on activities with three fourths of the complete set of Montessori materials we use in our own OB Montessori preschools.

Classroom Management train-ing continues as they return to their provinces. To assist them in setting up the new school, the Pagsasarili trainors travel to the school site where they stay for two weeks. Par-ent orientation is done with the new teacher giving the talk and explain-ing the materials. Towards the end of the year the trainors return to moni-tor and evaluate them. The trainees conclude the profi ciency training by returning to the OB Montessori Cen-ter for an advanced refresher course the following summer break.

PARENTS’ TESTIMONIES FROM DIFFERENT PAGSASARI-LI SITES

Lipa City, BatangasMrs. Teddy B. Naredo: “My son

Carl Vincent B. Naredo has devel-oped a great interest in reading and drawing. He is always interested to learn new things. He did not have a hard time in Canossa Academy for he is prepared academically and socially.

Mrs. Juanita Evangelista: “My son Lloyd Evangelista was First Honor in Grade 1 of Bugtong Elementary School, Lipa, Batangas. He is well loved because he is friendly, courte-ous and helpful to everyone.”

Parents at the Leyte Normal University Integrated Laboratory Pagsasarili Preschool are so proud of their preschoolers for they can keep things in order, can read and under-stand instructions, speak English, and initiate doing household chores. They are confi dent of their academic preparation for any grade school in town.

West Crame, San Juan CityMrs. Melinda Tagala: “My daugh-

ter Wynona Tagala graduated from OBMCI Professional High School in 2012. As an OB MontessoriI Grass-root Leadership Scholar from West Crame, she got consistently high grades from Gr. 1 to 4th year high school. She is very disciplined and refi ned in behavior and speech. She actively participated in extra-curric-ular activities. She is now enrolled at the College of St. Benilde taking up Consular and Diplomatic Affairs.

Mrs. Helen M. Laruscain: ”My daughter Ana Czarina Laruscain graduated in 1994. She studied at St. John’s Academy from Grade School to High School and was the batch Salutatorian. She took up Business Management at the Ateneo de Manila and now has her own food business.”

Bagong Barrio, Caloocan CityJulia Evelyn dela Cruz: “My son

Genesis is now in 3rd year high school at De La Salle Araneta Uni-versity Foundation and is consistent-ly at the top 10 of his class. He is independent and responsible, regu-larly preparing the family breakfast“.

PAGSASARILI ADULT ALUM-NAE AND PARENTS PLEAD TO MRS. CYNTHIA VILLAR

I am Michelle Tayactac, sister of Michael, 30 years old who was among the fi rst OB Montessori Pagsasarili graduates of CAA and is

currently a Project Engineer in Singapore. Michael recommended that I enroll my child Gabriele Railey T. Barcillo in the Pagsasarili where she stayed for 2 years. ”Sa simula nang mademollish at ma-paalis ang Pagsasarili Preschool ay nakaramdam ng lungkot at paghi-hinayang ang aking kapatid. Bilang ina, hindi ko mapigilan and pagtulo ng aking luha. Bakit nila inalisan ng karapatan and mga bata sa CAA na magkaroon ng magandang pun-dasyon sa edukasyon na ibinibigay ng Pagsasarili School sa mababang halaga. Paano na ang susunod na henerasyon?”

“Ako po ay si Mrs. Patricia A. Estevez. Ang aking bunsong anak at apo ay produkto ng OB Montes-sori Pagsasarili Preschool. Nais ko rin maranasan ng ibang bata and kaalamlan na natutunan ng aking anak at apo. Nanghihinayang ako na nawala ang Pagsasarili School na isa nang institution dito sa aming

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lugar. Nagpapasalamat ako sa kagan-dahang loob ni Madam Soliven na nakapagtayo ng school dito kahit na “depressed area” ang aming lugar. Sana po magkaroon ng maayos na pagkakasunduan and OB Monessori, NHA at LGU ng Las Piñas.”

“I am Joan Mirafl or de Leon, 32 years old and one of the fi rst CAA Pagsasarili graduates. I am fortunate for having experienced the extraor-dinary way of Pagsasrili learning that enabled me to be among the top of my class. I am so sad that my child was among the last to enjoy this wonderful school. I cannot understand why the school will be closed when it is fi nancially sus-tained by the CAA residents instead of being a burden to the city hall. We are perplexed why such a valuable asset and pride of the community is being taken away.”

SINGING THE PRAISE OF PAG-SASARILI PRESCHOOLERS FOR THREE DECADES

Three decades of quality preschool education have made a difference in the lives of those who have experi-enced the Pagsasarili preschool. In 1983, General Gaudencio Tobias, NHA chairman sang high praises of the Pagsasarili preschool as he helped launch the fi rst site at San Martin de Porres, Cubao. He rhapsodized that ”the Pagsasarili preschool is a major instrument in equalizing opportunity for the underprivileged. It is just right and proper that all NHA projects should have Pagsasarili preschools all over the Philippines.” -- From A Point of Awareness, May 31 2012

by Steve Elwart

Steve Elwart, P.E., Ph.D., is the executive research analyst with the Koinonia Institute and a subject matter expert for the Department of Homeland Security. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Many people are concerned about devices that generate RF radiation, such as cell phones, but now loom-ing as a possible health threat are the related cell towers and Wi-Fi anten-nas that broadcast the signals.

There is a growing body of evi-dence the concerns may be valid.

In 2004, a study was conducted in Germany titled “The Infl uence of Being Physically Near to a Cell Phone Transmission Mast on the Incidence of Cancer.” The study was conducted on behalf of the president of the Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz, the German governmental depart-ment for protection against electro-magnetic radiation.

The research team, led by Horst Eger, conducted the study to deter-mine whether people living close to cell phone antennas were exposed

to a heightened risk of developing malignant tumors.

The independent research team studied the case histories of 1,000 patients between the years 1994 and 2004. The participants were then classifi ed into groups: those living 100, 200, 300 and 400 meters from the cell phone base station and a control group living beyond 400 meters.

The peer-reviewed study found signifi cant relationships between exposure levels and symptoms. The study concluded that “the proportion of newly developing cancer cases was signifi cantly higher among those patients who had lived during the past 10 years at a distance of up to 400 meters (1,300 feet) from the cellular transmitter site, which has been in operation since 1993, com-pared to those patients living further away, and that the patients fell ill on average eight years earlier.”

Read the startling report, “Is your beloved cell phone killing you?”

The study went on to conclude that between 1999-2004, after fi ve years’ operation of the transmitter, resi-dents inside the 400-meter radius of a cell tower were three times more

likely to develop cancer than those that lived outside of the evaluated transmission area.

Eger’s study was not the only one that showed a correlation between health problems and RF radiation.

Another study by J.J. Santini and others with the INSA de Lyon en-gineering institute in Lyon, France, titled “Survey Study of People Liv-ing in the Vicinity of Cellular Phone Base Stations,” offered other evi-dence of the link between cell tower transmissions and health problems.

The study theorized that chronic exposure to high frequency electric and magnetic fi eld (EMF) radiation and microwaves can cause adverse health risks, including headaches, fatigue and memory loss.

It gives credence to the fact that the ”non specifi c health symptoms” (NSHS) reported by people close to cell phone towers are real. The study states that the increase in reported NSHS seems to agree with fi ndings from a 1996 Australian report that indicated that at 200 meters from a base station, some people exposed in their homes are complaining of chronic fatigue and sleep distur-bances.

The study also gives credence to a Spanish preliminary study from the University of València which showed that people living within 500 feet of cellular phone base stations experienced symptoms of irritabil-ity, headaches, nausea and sleep disturbances as compared to those that lived at a distance greater than 800 feet.

In the range of 600 to 900 feet, the Santini study indicated that the primary symptom exhibited was fatigue. The study also indicated that women experienced ill effects more often than men.

In December 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the AAP, backed U.S. House Bill 6358, the Cell Phone Right to Know Act. The bill under consideration would “examine, label and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electro-magnetic fi elds from cell phones and other wireless devices.”

The AAP, a non-profi t professional organization of 60,000 pediatric physicians and health care profes-sionals, is concerned that children are especially vulnerable to the effects of cell phone radiation. They

believe that differences in bone density and the amount of fl uid in a child’s brain compared to an adult’s brain make them more susceptible to RF energy deeper than adults.

The AAP has noted that the Fed-eral Communications Commission has not revised its cell phone stan-dards since 1996 and that the current standards are only based on the heat emitted by the phones. AAP mem-bers have raised the concern that that long-term RF energy exposure at current allowable levels may cause specifi c types of cancer, including glioma, tumors that start in the brain and spine, and meningioma, tumors in the central nervous systems.

In an interview with a Canadian press agency, Frank Clegg, the for-mer president of Microsoft Canada, said the federal government has a duty to inform Canadians about safety concerns related to wireless technology.

“We have a responsibility as adults, as parents, as legislators to inform people so they can make intelligent decisions.”

Clegg, an icon in Canada’s tech-nology sector, is now leading an organization called Citizens for Safe

Technology. The organization is dedicated to disseminating informa-tion about communication technol-ogy, including cell towers, cellular phones and Wi-Fi.

Clegg believes that the Canadian government is not sharing enough information on the potential hazards of communication technology.

In 2011, the World Health Orga-nization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer determined that RF radiation is possibly carcino-genic. The agency cited mounting concerns about the use of wireless communication devices and noted that the number of mobile phone subscriptions has been estimated at 5 billion worldwide.

Electric and magnetic fi elds, or EMFs, are pervasive. While the hu-man body is bombarded with them from natural sources as well as man-made ones, the body reacts differ-ently to man-made sources.

There are recommended steps that can be taken to reduce exposure.

A good fi rst step is to determine the location of cell towers through antennasearch.com.

To fi nd out the amount of EMF radiation at a location, a qualifi ed technician can be consulted or an EMF meter can be used. A good one can be obtained for approximately $100.

Cordless devices such as cell phones, cordless phones and wire-less monitors all produce EMF. If one is concerned about EMF or has “electromagnetic sensitivity,” limit-ing or avoiding the use of RF de-vices has been found to give relief.

Shielding an entire home is not feasible for most people. A survey of a home, however, can reveal any “hot spots” that could be shielded. What constitutes a high RF reading can be very subjective, but some sources suggest that a reading of 0.02V/m is a good threshold limit.

Some have found it helpful to remove any metals from beds, such as metal springs that may attack or amplify electromagnetic fi elds. Posi-tioning a bed in such a way that the head is at least three to six feet away from electrical outlets also has been found to be helpful.

In addition, an EMF Faraday canopy can be installed over a bed. The canopy looks like a mosquito net, and it can be very effective, blocking 99 percent of the radia-tion. To increase protection for an entire room, a shielding paint can be applied to the walls. Some people looking for a very low cost solution have used aluminum foil secured with wallpaper paste.

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THE FIAT OF THE ETERNAL FATHER

say every morningMy Beloved Father, Thy will be

done on earth as it is in Heaven .Be Thou my Father. Be always my Eternal Father. Do not leave my soul . Do not abandon me . Do not leave me out of Your sight, my Father,for I am Your child, whom You have created to please You, to adore You, to honor You, living my days as You have given me the license to live it. (I offer up this Fiat through Mary, to Jesus, to You, Eternal Father]

“Day after day, my children, say that in your mind. That will be the way you will say your FIAT to your Father. And I your Father will open My arms like this (and He stretched out his arms) and I everyday will gather you in My arms and I will hold you and I will rock you as your BELOVED MOTHER (Blessed Mother) rocks each baby in her arms. For yes, you are My children. Remember the FIAT of each day as you live. As you do this from the beginning of the day, I promise you, My children, I guar-antee you I will cover you in My arms. I will send you My angel s with St. Michael to protect you and all the saints of your baptisms and of your devotions to be with you during the day to guide you and assist you. I promise you, you will feel the power of My great LOVE for you that I will send you day in and day out. But you have to offer me - everyday - as you get up in the morning - that FIAT.” -- Mary’s Call, 12400 Olive • Kansas City, MO 64146. 816-942-9783 • Fax 816-942-4313 • [email protected]

“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustinaespecially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCYUsing the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938).

Eternal Father, I o�er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the Hail Mary beads say:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

In conclusion say three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

The Hour of Great Mercy

At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion,

particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great

mercy. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in

virtue of My Passion (Diary, 1320). -- Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Faustina

Kowalska

You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy

opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable

Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon

us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of

Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You. Amen.

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Street Poetry

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by Michael R. Tagudin

©2013 Michael R. Tagudin. All rights reserved. About the Author: Michael R. Tagudin Educated as an engineer in the Philippines, the City of Los Angeles employee hopes his legacy of poems will provoke a dialogue about the human condition. He is donating the proceeds from the book “Crushed Violets” to the “Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Traffi cking (CAST)”, a non-profi t that provides public awareness and advocacy efforts against human traffi cking in the City of Angels. To learn more, visit www.castla.org. To help, call the CAST 24 hour hotline 888.KEY.2.FRE(EDOM) or 888.539.2373. Contact [email protected] for more information about ordering the book “Crushed Violets.”

Light &Shadows

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By Zena Sultana Babao

Several new laws went into effect at the beginning of the New Year which will affect the way we drive in the road today and in the fu-ture. These laws were the product of legislations passed by the California Legislature and signed into law in 2012 by Gov. Edmund G. Brown.

“The changes to California’s traffi c safety laws are designed to protect the motoring public,” said California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Citi-zens are encouraged to familiarize themselves of these new laws. Ad-hering to the rules of the road may save your life, or the lives of your fellow motorists.”

Driving Under the Infl uence (AB 2020)

The law no longer allows a person who has been arrested and is suspected of driving under the infl uence (DUI) of drugs, the option of urine tests. Prior to this change, a person had the option of submitting either urine or blood to determine the drug content of their blood.

Charter-Party Carriers of Passen-gers: Alcoholic Beverages: Open Containers (AB 45)

This new law prohibits under-age drinking in charter party carriers (limos, buses, etc.) and makes the carrier and driver responsible for communicating this to their pas-sengers. The new law requires a designee, who is at least 25 years of age, to be present whenever there are passengers who are under 21 years of age on board the vehicle and alco-hol is being transported. The desig-nee shall be responsible for ensuring the rules are followed, and the safety of the underage passengers through-out the duration of the trip.

Electronic Wireless Communica-tions (AB 1536)

This law allows California drivers to use hands-free technology to talk and text while driving. This will require the use of a device that is specifi cally designed and confi g-ured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation to dictate, send or listen to a text-based communica-tion. The device is required to also be used in a voice-operated, hands-free manner to be in compliance with the law.

Financial Responsibility and Insurance (AB 1708)

Drivers will now have the op-tion of providing proof of insurance and registration on an electronic de-vice (smartphone, tablet, etc.) when it is requested by law enforcement.

High Occupancy Toll Lanes (AB 2405)

This law creates the Choose Clean Cars Act, which allows cars with a Clean Air Vehicle Sticker free access to carpool lanes that are converted to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes.

Autonomous Vehicles (AB 1298) The new law allows driverless

cars to be operated on public roads for testing purposes, provided that each vehicle has a fully licensed and bonded operator in the driver’s seat to take control if necessary. The bill also instructs the Department of

Motor Vehicles to adopt regulations that govern the licensing, bonding, testing and operation of autonomous vehicle technology.

Emergency Services: Seniors (SB 1047)

Similar to an AMBER Alert, the CHP would activate a “Silver Alert” upon request if person, age 65 or older, is reported missing to a law enforcement agency and that agency determines that certain criteria are met. The criteria includes: the per-son is missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances or disabil-ity, environment or weather condi-tions; the person is in the company of a potentially dangerous person; or there are other factors indicating that the person may be in peril. Finally, there is information available, if given to the public, may assist in the safe recovery of the missing person.

Driver License (AB 2189) This law allows a driver’s

license applicant who provides satis-factory proof that his or her presence in the United States is authorized under federal law, but who is not eligible for a social security ac-count number, is eligible to receive an original driver’s license if he or she meets all other qualifi cations for licensure.

Automated Traffi c Enforcement Systems (SB 1303)

This new law establishes con-sistency in operations of red-light enforcement cameras throughout the state by requiring governmen-tal agencies to follow specifi ed guidelines regarding intersections, signage, and the notice to appear.

License Plates: Obstruction or Alteration (AB 2489)

This law forbids the altering and positioning of license plates from its original markings and clari-fi es the penalty imposed for obscur-ing the readability of license plates.

Child Passenger Restraints (AB 1452)

Hospitals, clinics, and birthing centers will now be required to pro-vide and discuss contact information regarding child safety seat require-ments, installation, and inspection to parents and caregivers upon dis-charge of a child, if the child is less than eight years old.

Additional Registration Fees (AB 1404)

This law authorizes three counties (Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino) to increase vehicle registration fees to help fund vehicle theft programs. Increases would be from $1 to $2 for pas-senger vehicles, and $2 to $4 for commercial vehicles.

Infl atable Restraint Systems (AB 1854)

This law makes it illegal for a person to knowingly distribute or sell previously deployed air bag or component that will no longer meet the original equipment form, func-tion or proper operation.

New Laws for California Motorists


ESCAPEin the midst of everything...every thing that is confusingFOCUS...FOCUS on the LIGHT!cause we are...in this passage...this ritual ofgoing through this tunneldistinguishing between shadows...between brightnessthe vanquished dragon transcends timebelonging both from the past and always in the presentwith its tail entrenchedto our here...to our now...dragging us back to the past...memories vanquishedreviving them again in the presentso we head backin circles we movecaught in this rip tide...do not look back to the past!less you turn to a pillar of salt!focus instead on the light...be one with the light!the darkness will succumbthe tunnel no longer exist!everything is brightcause you are...you are...you are with the LIGHT!

date: May 30 2012

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A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender, "If I show you a really good trick, will you give me a free drink?" The bartender considers it, then agrees. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a tiny rat. He reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a tiny piano. The rat stretches, cracks his knuckles, and proceeds to play the blues. The bartender pours the man a drink on the house and he puts the rat and piano away. After the man fi nished his drink, he asked the bartender, "If I show you an even better trick, will you give me free drinks for the rest of the evening?" The bartender agrees, thinking that no trick could possibly be better than the fi rst. The man reaches into his pockets again and pulls out the tiny rat and tiny piano. The rat stretches, cracks his knuckles, and proceeds

to play the blues. The man reaches into a third pocket and pulls out a small bullfrog, who begins to sing along with the rat's music. While the man is enjoying his beverages, a stranger confronts him and offers him $100,000.00 for the bullfrog. "Sorry," the man replies, "he's not for sale." The stranger increases the offer to $250,000.00 cash up front. "No," he insists, "he's not for sale." The stranger again increases the offer, this time to $500,000.00 cash. The man fi nally agrees, and turns the frog over to the stranger in exchange for the money. "Are you insane?" the bartender demanded. "That frog could have been worth millions to you, and you let him go for a mere $500,000!" "Don't worry about it," the man answered. "The frog was nothing special. You see, the rat's a ventriloquist."

Ventriloquist

"It is not what your hands are doing, nor even what your lips are saying; the main thing is what your

heart is meaning and intend-ing."- CH Spurgeon

Sometimes our hearts want to do something to help people needing help. But sometimes we ourselves do not have the resources or the capacity to assist them. Sometimes we may judge someone for not being able to help out in a particular need of relatives or friends but deep in

The Only Judgethe heart of that someone is a really sincere desire to do something but unable to do so because of the lack of capacity or personal issues going on into their own life. In every situ-ation, God will be the only judge for He is the only one who knows the desires and intents of the hearts of a person. I look things that way, God grant us that we may not so much seek to be understood, but to understand.

The fl ip side to the above state-ment of Spurgeon is, "not all good works are well intended." Some people may be helping people but doing it grudgingly or not of pure motives. Some maybe doing it with strings attached or to be acknowl-edged . But God said, that if we do good deeds and it goes unnoticed, our God who sees in secret is the one who will reward us openly. That's why if I don't praise someone for the good works he or she per-formed, I just don't want to diminish the reward that the Heavenly Father reserved for you. Or don’t feel bad having it unnoticed, for Jesus said greater is the reward. -- Al Lobarbio, Facebook


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that level two is not for beginners. But it's hot or spicy hot whichever your hear desire.

There's a host of interesting lunch special at very reasonable price. While in San Diego, Cali-fornia, if you wish to try and taste your way to Hunan China (Mao's Home town in mainland China) visit Spicy House in Convoy Street today. Dining out especially for special occasion is not only convenient, and less expensive but relaxing for your family and guests. Dining out “Hunan Style” is the way to go.

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the CES are two technology com-panies battling for the big consumer market. While in the football game, it was noticeable that Griffi n was hurting; in the CES exhibit, Wilson, the company was demonstrating a signal booster for cellular phone us-ers. It was quite ominous that in both the NFL and CES battle, Wilson would be the winner.

As I write this column, the Inter-national CES has offi cially start-ed. The expected 150,000 attendees have started crowding the Las Vegas Convention Center to visit the exhib-its which number more than 3,000.

The attendees also have choices to make given the limited time. There are celebrities galore – Corporate executives that include Qualcomm’s Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul E. Ja-cobs; Panasonic President Kazuhiro Tsuga, Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam and Samsung Electronics President Dr. Stephen Woo; Music industry titans Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and will.i.am; Actress Felicia Day and other celeb-rities in the TV and Movie industries as well as some Sports fi gures like Sugar Ray Leonard.

There are also special social events such as the Offi cial CES Opening Night Party; the Gibson Guitar: Happy Hour & Jam Party; Startup America Live Eureka Park; the Global Matchmaking and Interna-tional Reception; the CES Social Hour; the Mark of Excellence Sys-tems Integrator Awards Reception; the Leaders in Technology Dinner; and the Offi cial CES Closing Party.

I will again write about some of the amazing products that are launched in this year’s CES. It will be under the topic, “Little Miracles in the Sin City” again.

I will also write a review of some of the products that were displayed in the show.

My reports will most likely appear in the coming issues.

Martin ang makakabuntis kay Kris Aquino kung nagiging maganda ang relasyon nina Kris at Daniel ?

HINDI NANINIWALA SI MANNY PACQUIAO NA MAY PARKINSON’S DESEASE SIYA !!!Yes,hindi naniniwala ang pamban-sang kamao na si Manny Pacquiao na may parkinson’s desease siya ayon sa isang obserbasyon ng isang doctor.

Dalawang brainscan na raw siya sumailalim isa sa Las Vegas at isa sa Pilipinas.Comment lang naman daw ng isang doctor yun at hala na-man daw ay puedeng mag-comment kung anu ang sa palagay nila.Ang Parkinson’s desease ay ganito rin ang naging sakit ni Mohammad Ali, na dahil naalog ang utak dahil sa suntok e halos nanginginig na ang mga katawan nito at hindi na tuwid ang pananalita na minsan inuulit-ulit ang mga salita.Ganito rin daw ang naging sakit ng kanyang boxing coach na si Freddie Roach.

Sabi pa nga ni Pacman, dalawang laban daw ang gagawin niya sa ta-ong ito, isa kay Marquez na puedeng gawin sa Pilipinas o Singapore .’Yung isa na makakalaban niya ay hindi pa niya sinabi.

Kakauwi lang nilang mag-anak sa Pilipinas,galing sila sa Israel na kung saan ay pinasyalan nila ang mga holy places doon kaya naman lalong nagiging malapit sa diyos si Manny Pacquiao.

Hindi pa rin talaga paaawat sa boxing scene si Manny at dalawang laban pa ang gusto niyang mangyari sa taong ito.

SARAH GERONIMO,OVER REACTING SA HULA NA MABUBUNTIS SIYA SA TAONG ITO !!! Sa hula raw na mabubuntis na sa taong ito si Sarah Geronimo, over reacting naman daw ito suma-got at halos maluha pa raw ito ng sagutin niya ang tungkol sa issue na ito,sabi ng ilang movie reporters.

Kesyo nanginginig pa raw ito ng sagutin ang issue tungkol sa paki-kialam ng nanay niya sa kanyang lovelife.Tanong ng iba bakit ngayon lang daw nagsasalita eto tungkol sa nanay niya e matagal ng issue ito.

Pero may ilang sensyales na siya sa mga sinasabi niya na kailangan na niyang magdisisyon para sa kanyang sarili at career.Nagbakasyon pa nga ito ng anim na araw sa Brazil na hindi niya kasama ang kanyang magulang na super protected sa kanya.

SHIATSU NI MAGDALENA, PINAGKAKAGULUHAN !!!Nasa bagong salon na si Magdalena Eoll, dati nasa Elsa’s Hair Salon siya ngayon ay nasa Shiatsu Health Ser-vice & Salon na nasa 8th st. .Nakita nga namin kung paano siya pinag-kakaguluhan dahil laging may laman na customers ang naturang salon.Dito niya pinatunayan na beauty expert siya talaga dahil sa dami ng nagpapagupit at nagpapakulay ng buhok sa kanya. Kasama niya sa picture si Ms. Merlita Mallinckrodt na isa namang Beauty Queen sa kanilang lugar sa Pilipinas.

to thinking of ourselves as singular autonomous individuals, and these foreign cells seem to belie that no-tion, and suggest that most people carry remnants of other individuals.

I need to stop and note that this politically incorrect article correctly defi nes preborn babies as “distinct person(s),” “people,” and “individu-als.”

Moving on….

As remarkable as this may be, stunning results from a new study show that cells from other individu-als are also found in the brain. In this study, male cells were found in the brains of women and had been living there, in some cases, for several de-cades. What impact they may have had is now only a guess, but this study revealed that these cells were less common in the brains of women who had Alzheimer’s disease, sug-gesting they may be related to the health of the brain.

We all consider our bodies to be our own unique being, so the notion that we may harbor cells from other people in our bodies seems strange. Even stranger is the thought that, although we certainly consider our actions and decisions as originating in the activity of our own individual brains, cells from other individuals are living and functioning in that complex structure….

They examined the brains of deceased women for the presence of cells containing the male “Y” chromosome. They found such cells in more than 60 percent of the brains and in multiple brain regions. Since Alzheimer’s disease is more common in women who have had multiple pregnancies, they suspected that the number of fetal cells would be greater in women with AD com-pared to those who had no evidence for neurological disease. The results were precisely the opposite: there were fewer fetal-derived cells in women with Alzheimer’s. The rea-sons are unclear.

A post-abortive mother who gives any of this much thought will reach either distressing or comforting conclusions, depending on whether she has made peace.

Reprinted from JillStanek.com.

Prayer to St. Jude

O Holy St Jude! Apostle and Martyr,great in virtue and rich in miracles,near kinsman of Jesus Christ,faithful intercessor for all who invoke you,special patron in time of need;to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart,and humbly beg you,to whom God has given such great power,to come to my assistance;help me now in my urgent need and grant my earnest petition.I will never forget thy graces and favors you obtain for meand I will do my utmost to spread devotion to you.Amen.

St. Jude, pray for us and all who honor thee and invoke thy aid.(Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary’s, and 3 Glory Be’s after this.)

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, You who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals, You, who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and You who are in all instances of my life with me, I want to thank You for everything and confi rm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my be-loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for favors granted. Amen.Mention your request while mak-ing the request, please promise to publish the prayer or circulate the favor. This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days and after the 3rd day, expect your prayer to be answered.

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added a resort with a scuba center; hop a two-hour fl ight from Hong Kong and you’ll soon be diving with the sea turtles,” Travel + Leisure’s Heidi Mitchell wrote.

Aside from the Philippines, oth-er places in Travel + Leisure’s list include Bahia Ballena in Costa Rica, Basilicata in Italy, Puerto Rico, Minneapolis in the United States, Reunion island in France, Nepal, Charlevoix in Quebec, Uco Valley in Argentina, Zambia, Amsterdam, and Gold Coast in Australia.

“So get out your map, block out some vacation time on your calendar, and make 2013 a year of travel discover-ies. We promise at least a few of these places to go next will surprise you,” Mitchell wrote.

The Philippines has been constantly mentioned in Travel + Leisure, with the magazine naming Boracay as the world’s best island getaway last year.

Just recently, the country’s native yellow rice cake, bibingka, was dubbed as one of the “world’s most traditional holiday foods,” putting it alongside dishes from Japan, China, Russia and Sweden, among others.


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