OROQUIETA CITY, PHILIPPINES (MY BIRTHPLACE)

 

"WE DON'T SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE, WE SEE THEM AS WE ARE."  -A. Nin

SOMEWHERE HIGH ON THOSE MOUNTAINS GROW A LOT OF WILD STRAWBERRIES THAT HAS IN THEM POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS THAT HEALS ALL MALADIES THAT SOME VERY EXPENSIVE ANTIBIOTICS CANNOT - AND ITS HERE IN OROQUIETA CITY.  

 SUBANONS THAT LIVE IN THE VERY FAR MOUNTAINS OF OROQUIETA  CAN HEAL  MYSTERIOUS AILMENTS THAT ARE HARD TO DIAGNOSE. MAYBE GENETIC DEFECTS OR OTHER DISORDERS,  AND IF LEFT UNTREATED, COULD BE A FRIGHTHENING  THING TO LIVE WITH.  THEY (SUBANONS) COULD MINIMIZE DISEASE BURDENS AND IMPROVE A QUALITY OF LIFE  WHICH TO MANY CRITICS MIGHT BE QUACKERY BUT LEFT MOST WHO HAPPEN TO BE WITNESSES - AMAZED FOR THE FIRST TIME.

 

"MOST OF THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN THE WORLD HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE KEPT ON TRYING WHEN THERE SEEMED TO HAVE NO HOPE AT ALL." D. Carnegie

 

"OUR LIFE'S JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE RISE FROM ONE LEVEL OF CONCIOUSNESS TO ANOTHER INSTEAD IT IS A SERIES OF STEEP CLIMBS AND FLAT PLATEAUS, THEN FURTHER CLIMBS. EVEN THOUGH WE ALL APPROACH THE JOURNEY FROM DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, CERTAIN OF THE JOURNEY'S CHARACTERISTICS ARE COMMON TO ALL OF US." -S. Wilde

 

"THE TRUE VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY CONSIST NOT OF SEEKING NEW LANDSCAPES, BUT 

 HAVING NEW EYES."  -M. Maltz

FROM THIS FOTO...

UP TO THIS, SHOW  THE CLEANEST RIVER WATER IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT IS IN OROQUIETA CITY.

("IF YOU LOOK TO OTHERS FOR FULFILLMENT, YOU WILL NEVER BE FULFILLED. IF YOUR HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON MONEY, YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY WITH YOURSELF. BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE; REJOICE IN THE WAY THINGS ARE. WHEN YOU REALIZE THERE IS NOTHING LACKING, THE WORLD BELONGS TO YOU."  -L. Tzu)

  

"THE HISTORY OF FREE MEN  IS NEVER REALLY WRITTEN BY CHANCE BUT BY CHOICE; THEIR CHOICE!" -D. Eisenhower

THESE PICTURES SHOWING  SHORES...

 

UP TO THIS IS WHAT SOME USED TO BE IN SOME RECENT PAST. CHANGE WAS SO SWIFT SO AS IT TURNED INTO THIS IN ONLY A FEW WEEKS TIME.

("MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, I BELEIVE IT'S OUR DECISIONS, NOT THE CONDITIONS OF OUR LIVES, THAT DETERMINE OUR DESTINY.")

THAT HABITATS WERE LOST FOR THIS DELICACY THAT I USED TO HAVE  EVERYTIME THE TIDE WAS LOW. WHAT A VERY HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR PROGRESS!

INCLUDING THIS

MAYBE BY LEAVING FOR ANOTHER VENUE WE COULD FIND SOMETHING HOPEFULLY BRIGHT ...

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"IF YOU WISH TO TRAVEL FAR AND FAST, TRAVEL LIGHT. TAKE OFF ALL YOUR ENVIES, YOUR JEALOUSIES, UN-FORGIVENESS, SELFISHNESS AND FEARS." G. Clark

AT LAST, WE ARE IN ANOTHER VENUE BUT WHERE ARE THE COCONUT TREES THAT USED TO DARKEN THIS PIECE OF LAND WITH THEIR SHADE TURNING DAYTIME INTO NIGHT?

"A LIFE LIVED WITH INTEGRITY EVEN IF IT LACKS THE TRAPPINGS OF FAME AND FORTUNE IS A SHINNING STAR IN WHOSE LIGHT OTHERS MAY FOLLOW IN THE YEARS TO COME." -D. Waitly

RUEL AND KRISHAN

THE BEST SECURITY BLANKET CHILDREN CAN HAVE ARE PARENTS WHO RESPECT EACH OTHER.

IF YOU CAN, HELP OTHERS; IF YOU CANNOT DO THAT, AT LEAST DO NOT HARM THEM.

THE OLD BELIEVE EVERYTHING, THE MIDDLE-AGED SUSPECT EVERYTHING, THE YOUNG KNOW EVERYTHING,  -O Wilde

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA



President Barack Obama's move in increasing the benefits of poor Filipino WWII U.S. Veterans, his beer drinking session with ordinary human beings in times of stress and controversy showcase enough evidence how he focus himself on people and his camaraderie - a mark of a true leader.


It is one of the many reasons why he got the Nobel Peace Prize that he deserves and not his lousy, overbearing, biased, unfriendly, stupid, artificially intelligent, good for nothing critics who only know how to destroy, blame, lie and maliciously fabricate negative things instead of helping build a wonderful world for their children and grandchildren.

HEALTHY PATHOGEN-FREE INTERIOR INNOVATION

Experts believe there are about 1600 species of naturally growing bamboos around the world and 64% are in the Southeast Asian region. 33% in the Latin American region and the 7% is in Africa and Oceania regions of the world.

For centuries in the Philippines, especially in the hinterlands, this grass called bamboo, is the poor man's building material, readily available all the time and cheaper too. They even cook food, stock food and keep valuables in it. Bamboo poles as long as seven feet are utilized as water containers fetched from a nearby spring and some as long as a meter are used as containers for gathering coconut wine and some as long as 6 inches are bamboo mugs used to drink the coconut wine from. The poor people using them are found consistently disease free and healthy because it is discovered just recently by scientists that bamboo can kill a number of bacterial species at the rate of 99.8% on a longer span of time and has a deodorizing effect owing to its bamboo kun composition and its Lyocell fiber surpasses that of a wood Lyocell fiber on the negative ion effect and antibacterial property. It is purely organic and non-toxic in nature - (absence of pesticide and inorganic fertilizer inputs to make it mature in three years unlike trees that takes in at least fifty years. Cutting trees allows the danger of us losing underground water reserves in the long run.)

In designing interior spaces, bamboo, due to its natural anti-bacterial property, can be an appropriately suitable material to use and not only that, it is a perfectly healthy alternative at this modern age and time where mysterious maladies like SARS and A(H1N1) scare and worry everyone. It can be used as a germ killing, hygienic, sterile and clean walling materials and flooring, furnitures; cabinetry and tables in bedrooms, bamboo breadbaskets for serving bread in the dining room and on picnics and baskets for storing soiled linens, clothings and undergarments. Its fabric, having 3 times longer lifespan than cotton, can be used as a germ killing wall cloth, pillowcases, blankets, bedsheets, curtains, clothing materials for surgical people and patients in hospitals where 99% possible cross contamination is always present, can be a perfect undergarment material, in socks and shirts, in towels and bathrobes, and practically the list is quite lenghty. No longer can it be called a poor man's material for building but really a perfect one if we aspire for a sanitary, high tech and innovative interior space and household items - the perfect choice for an operating room grade interior space and a truly healthy lifestyle in this day and age where there are no more easy answers regarding health care.

MIKHAEEL JACKSON

Everytime a finger, a hand, an arm, a leg, a shoe or his whole body is moved thru his own music in a dance on a stage, a beautiful poetry is seen and everyone feels great- really great. Some people vividly become a bit insane-they also awkwardly dance and shout - singing - though minus the right tune, some do it all in their imagination in secret, some just stare with mouths widely open, some cry like babies and others do faint. Dancing is an athletic endeavor but to be a dancer it takes an artist. Only one can do it- only Mikhaeel because God allowed him to do so with that gift.

Now that he is on another plane of existence, he may be seen singing and walking on the moon and maybe his next venue is the sun among the stars in heaven. Who knows?

DEMOCRACY, INDEPENDENCE and LIBERTY

Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. The state of being FREE rather than in confinement or under physical restraint, exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etcetera. Personal liberty as opposed to bondage, dictatorship or slavery, exemption from ties and obligation.

Governments are put in place to serve the needs of the people and ensure that their basic inalienable and undeniable rights are protected. Among these are, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness with the aid of almighty God, and in order to build a just and honest society that shall embody the peoples ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop the patrimony of the nation, and secure to the people and their posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace...(FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN IN IRAN FOR DEMOCRACY, LET THIS BE KNOWN TO ALL MEN THAT THEIR LIVES HAVE NOT BEEN IN VAIN, THEY HAVE SPOKEN AND HEARD, THEY HAVE SHOWN HOW COSTLY DEMOCRACY IS. WE WHO ARE THE LIVING, KNOW WHAT TO DO! THIS WOULD BE LONG AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS FOR US KEEPING VIGIL. MAY THE DEMOCRATIC POWER BE WITH YOU ALL.)

I find it hard to understand why some leaders (maybe in the middle of their midlife crisis) are insisting to oppose some of the less fortunate people's choice to pursue their own little happiness by way of legally betting pick 3 lotto with the purpose of finding a glimmer of hope there. - ( one sure thing that I'm sure of whenever there is evidence confusion is the presence of Free Radicals in the body. ANTIOXIDANTS can take care of that - no problem!

THE SECRET OF CHAMPIONS

Whether due to some trait called persistence or whatever, whether due to his own secret inner vission and goal or his humor about him that kept him winning, or his spiritual, mental and physical preparation in addition to that, I'm sure his opponent has got to do with his victory. His opponent maybe a HITMAN but Pacman is a SUREHITTER. His opponent really is a hitman- always hitting the canvass floor indeed and Pacman a surehitter, always hitting Ricky's lower jaw.

We are what we eat and its a fact that his mother dont forget MALUNGGAY and FISH in her diet and even Pacman who could afford a more glamorous tongue twisting French or Japanese cuisine had it in his diet too. Had Ricky Hatton dicovered the importance of malunggay and fish, maybe it would have ended differently. It is indeed undeniable that, mental, spiritual and physical health through correct choice of food in the diet is the one important factor that makes the winner of us all. It is now high time for all athletes around the world to chose the miracle vegetable (MALUNGGAY and FISH) for their winning edge. This is supposed to be top secret, but not anymore. Just keep your mouth shut! OK?

I dont want to say anything bordering humbug, nonsense, rubish, and a lie. My observation is that there is something strange little circles has to offer in terms of luck especially in these recession times, like a polka dotted garment. Indeed there exist a Feng Shui shroud of mystery about it bringing in the good fortune to the ones having it. One surprising fact is that I know of one former ordinary chinese who became a multimillioner here in the Queen City of the South, Philippines, and do you know what the old mother's firm insistence on what to have in their diet? MALUNGGAY and Fish -Everyday. Now they own the very shipping company that ply the north to south route and vice versa in the Philippines. They were very lucky businesswise - maybe because of the energy and biodynamics little circles that MALUNGGAY have- Pure Luck. Rejecting and refusing to taste all other recipes, my formerly struggling close relative that owns a chain of hotels now insists on this healing and lucky food-TINOLA, (fish and malunggay stew) almost on a daily basis, though he could easily afford a lot more. The same with his affluent brother in another distant city owning a successful business venture too.

Another Feng Shui lucky charm that I'm aware of , and is practiced by a lucky few here is that, on the opening day, whenever one opens a business venture, there are all kinds of small little round fruits, including aromatic ones of all sizes displayed on the banquet table to let the energy in. A lucky one. And, so far, in my observation, I can conclude that - its really effective. This practice is not limited to shops but can also be applied to cars, homes and to people in general. SSSSHHH!

When will you and I also become one of them? Lucky too!

SWINE FLU and ANTIOXIDANTS

We just hope that this virus is a naturally occuring one and not the result of some careless bio-engineers engaged in some bioterrorism experiments nowadays or some sinister pharmaceutical ventures trying to make billions of dollars in such satanic and criminal way. Or a "BETA TEST"????????Beta testers must be caught and sent to their proper places-to jail! Also, some drug sales representatives according to one news item, must be monitored closely and watched carefully and sent to prison if caught in flagrante delecto spreading those virus.

In some investigative laboratory study, VIRGIN COCO OIL was observed to exhibit better antioxidant property counteracting free radicals, than refined, bleached and deodorized coconut oil. The virgin coconut oil produced through fermentation method had the strongest scavenging effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and the highest antioxidant property based on the b-carotene-linoleate bleaching method. However, virgin coconut oil obtained through the chilling method had the highest reducing power. The major phenolic acids detected were ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid. Very high correlations were found between the total phenolic contents and scavenging activity (r=0.91), and between the total phenolic content and reducing power (r=0.96). There was also a high correlation between total phenolic acids and b-carotene bleaching activity. The study indicated that the contribution of ANTIOXIDANT capacity in virgin coconut oil could be due to phenolic compounds.

VIt C is one of the antioxidant coumpounds which counters free radical damage including VIRGIN COCONUT OIL. The healthiest oil on earth. A VIRUS KILLER: HIV virus, MEASLES virus, HERPES SIMPLEX virus, HERPESVIRIDAE virus, SYNCTIAL virus, HUMAN LYMPHOTROPIC virus (Type 1), VESICULAR STOMATITIS virus(VSV), VISNA virus, CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, EPSTEIN-BARR virus, INFLUENZA virus, LEUKEMIA virus, PNEUMONOVIRUS, and HEPATIS C virus.

Many of today's diseases are caused by omega -6 intake present in beef, soya oil( the one added in mayonaise), canola oil, corn oil, vegetable lard, and the hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils/fats like margarine. These fats causes hormonal imbalance causing OBESITY, MYOMA, OVARIAN CYSTS, and BREAST TUMOURS in women for example. As well as common deadly chronic diseases such as HEART DISEASES, CANCER, ASHTMA, and AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

FREE RADICALS are the mean culprit of these ailments and carried by these oils(omega -6) are compounds called polyunsaturates - meaning, many double bonds. And thus are prone to rancidity and free radicals formation such as the lipid peroxides even when exposed to ambient air and room temperature, light, even more so when exposed to high temperature during processing or cooking.

For effective viral counternmeasure, VIRGIN COCONUT OIL can do it। But, of course, get a DOCTORS approaval first. CONSULTATION IS IMPORTANT.

CONFUSION

Quercetin

Formula: C15H10O7

Cognitive function, like thinking, calculating, perceiving and judging proportions, occur in the mind without concious effort. Unfortunately, toxins in the environment, vitamin deficiencies, the process of aging and the presence free radicals in the body can alter cognition and cause memory difficulty, reasoning difficulty and remembering difficulties.

Although medications can limit the severity of some related illnesses and afflictions, dietary supplements may also slow the progression of such malady as well as increase the cognitive function. The National Institute of Aging recommends maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen to preserve cognitive function, especially for the elderly. And not only the elderly, but also all the young elementary, high school and college students including the dropouts that need to excell.

ANTIOXIDANTS

A lot of nutrients for the improvement of cognitive function have been indicated, as well as preventing or slowing age related cognitive decline. Vitamins E, B complex, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Gingko biloba and phosphatidylserine (PS) combined with 15% fat diet were shown to prevent memory loss and Alzheimer's. Antioxidants are a popular part of the combination because they combat the free radicals that have been implicated in causing damage to brain cells.

Quercetin is a phytochemical compound that is part of the coloring found in the skins of apples, red onions, green tea extracts, red wine, cauliflower, berries and some nuts. It's a powerful Antioxidant, a natural antihistamine and an anti-inflamatory agent and helps in combating cancer cells, fights arthritis by relieving inflamations, allergies, and neutralizes free radicals in the body.

THE BASIC ANTI - INFLAMATORY FOODS

Strawberries, Blueberries, Cranberries

Protein is no doubt the building block that our body cannot manufacture therefore we need it in the diet. But a Doctor's interventional advice, even with this seemingly common and simple thing called protein intake, is important in order to be sure that we have the right moves. Too much of everything is a poison! Protein, in some quantity, can trigger an inflamatory reaction.

Foods that are to be avoided:
peanuts, canned foods, pasta and white bread, pork, red meat, processed food, artificial sweet
eners, sugar

Foods to eat
oily fish, nuts and seeds except peanuts, olive oil, canola oil, soy, fruits - strawberries and blueberries are the best, leafy green vegetables, oats and other whole grains,

Anthocyanin found in strawberries and blueberries is an anti-inflamatory compound that keeps arteries soft and do not harden under stress.

DREAMING ABOUT FISHES

Dreams can sometimes be wet, bizarre, scary, crazy, funny or lacrimal. Sometimes we attack, sometimes we're attacked, sometimes we fight, sometimes we run, we fall, we fly, sometimes we are in wonderland, sometimes we find ourselves underwater, sometimes we catch our breath, sometimes we nearly lost it and then suddenly - we wake up to find we were just dreaming, and continue panting and grasping for breath outside of our dream proper. And thats what is called a nightmare.


Dr. Sigmund Freud, the foremost authority on dreams, insisted that dreams are a form of fulfilling suppressed wishes. If a wish (likely to be sexual in origin) goes unsatisfied during the dreamer's normal day, the mind reacts to this "internal stimuli" by transforming it into a visual fantasy - allowing the dreamer to satisfy his or her desire. The result of which is a peaceful night's sleep.

This could very well explain why the causes of "wet dreams" are usually never the result of a normal sexual act within a dream.

The following is an extract from dreams people had in the past and recorded as it happened a lot of times:

A man went to bed, the curtains are drawn, the lights are turned off, and attempted to disconnect himself from reality by extinguishing all external stimuli. During the night, the mind protects the sleeper from being disturbed by reacting to further external stimuli (noise, temperature, light, the need to urinate, numb arm/leg, pain etc.) as well as all internal stimuli (emotions, fears, dissatisfaction, desires, previous day's activities) by manufacturing dreams. And it so happened that this dream became so prevalent that it became so easy to recall and to retell to the next generation as its occurence became so frequent.
That: where a man dreams of fishes swimming in the water and happens to capture some of the fishes in his dream, not a week would pass without him receiving some monetary blessings from a relative or a close friend from some distant place. So, in these times of recession we may have that solution to having less nowadays by just plain dreaming of capturing - a lot of fishes. Sweet Dreams!