ALPHABETS OF HAPPINESS

Author Unknown
Dec 10, 2007

* A--Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even
if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or
actions.
*B--Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.
*C--Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.
*D--Decide *
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along
the way.
*E--Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much
to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about
yourself.
*F--Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire
unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes
mistakes.
*G--Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or
stand in your way.
*H--Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long
as you remain dedicated to the task.
*I--Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your
goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a
small inkling of what the future holds.
*J--Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded.
Try to learn something
new every day, and you'll grow.
*K--Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better.
The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
*L--Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's
room for endless happiness.
*M--Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things
in life.
*N--Notice *
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer
your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and
understanding.
*O--Open *
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the
worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
*P--Play *
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without
happiness.
*Q--Question *
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
*R--Relax *
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that
things always have a way of working out in the end.
*S--Share *
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything
that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
*T--Try *
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be
amazed by what you can accomplish.
*U--Use *
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no
value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
*V--Value *
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged
you, and be there for them as well.
*W--Work *
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel
guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second
chance.
*X--X-Ray *
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.
*Y--Yield *
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll
find success at the end of the road.
*Z--Zoom *
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear a ugly head.

The Dirty Dozen Chemicals in Cosmetics

Green Guide 122 October/November 2007 Smart Shopper's Card
by Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H
Filed under: Cosmetics, Personal care products, Fragrances, Skin Care

Beauty is only skin deep, but the products we use to attain it contain chemicals that may penetrate far deeper. The average adult uses nine personal care products a day, with roughly 120 chemicals spread among them, many of which are incompletely tested for toxicity.
Below we've listed 12 chemicals that are best avoided. A single exposure to any of them is unlikely to cause harm, but daily exposure over a lifetime may add up. When shopping, be prepared to spend some time reading labels; even brands that advertise themselves as "natural" or "botanical" have been known to include some of these (see our Smart Shopper's Dirty Dozen Ingredients card).

1. Antibacterials
Overuse of antibacterials can prevent them from effectively fighting disease-causing germs like E. coli and Salmonella enterica. Triclosan, widely used in soaps, toothpastes and deodorants, has been detected in breast milk, and one recent study found that it interferes with testosterone activity in cells. Numerous studies have found that washing with regular soap and warm water is just as effective at killing germs.

2. Coal Tar
Coal tar is a known human carcinogen used as an active ingredient in dandruff shampoos and anti-itch creams. Coal-tar-based dyes such as FD&C Blue 1, used in toothpastes, and FD&C Green 3, used in mouthwash, have been found to be carcinogenic in animal studies when injected under skin.

3. Diethanolamine (DEA)
DEA is a possible hormone disruptor, has shown limited evidence of carcinogenicity and depletes the body of choline needed for fetal brain development. DEA can also show up as a contaminant in products containing related chemicals, such as cocamide DEA.

4. 1,4-Dioxane
1,4-Dioxane is a known animal carcinogen and a possible human carcinogen that can appear as a contaminant in products containing sodium laureth sulfate and ingredients that include the terms "PEG," "-xynol," "ceteareth," "oleth" and most other ethoxylated "eth" ingredients. The FDA monitors products for the contaminant but has not yet recommended an exposure limit. Manufacturers can remove dioxane through a process called vacuum stripping, but a small amount usually remains. A 2007 survey by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that most children's bath products contain 10 parts per million or less, but an earlier 2001 survey by the FDA found levels in excess of 85 parts per million.

5. Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde has a long list of adverse health effects, including immune-system toxicity, respiratory irritation and cancer in humans. Yet it still turns up in baby bath soap, nail polish, eyelash adhesive and hair dyes as a contaminant or break-down product of diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea and quaternium compounds.

6. Fragrance
The catchall term "fragrance" may mask phthalates, which act as endocrine disruptors and may cause obesity and reproductive and developmental harm. Avoid phthalates by selecting essential-oil fragrances instead.

7. Lead and Mercury
Neurotoxic lead may appear in products as a naturally occurring contaminant of hydrated silica, one of the ingredients in toothpaste, and lead acetate is found in some brands of men's hair dye. Brain-damaging mercury, found in the preservative thimerosol, is used in some mascaras.

8. Nanoparticles
Tiny nanoparticles, which may penetrate the skin and damage brain cells, are appearing in an increasing number of cosmetics and sunscreens. Most problematic are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, used in sunscreens to make them transparent. When possible, look for sunscreens containing particles of these ingredients larger than 100 nanometers. You'll most likely need to call companies to confirm sizes, but a few manufacturers have started advertising their lack of nanoparticle-sized ingredients on labels. For a more complete discussion, see Screen Test: Reading the Micro-Fine Print.

9. Parabens(methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl-)
Parabens, which have weak estrogenic effects, are common preservatives that appear in a wide array of toiletries. A study found that butyl paraben damaged sperm formation in the testes of mice, and a relative, sodium methylparaben, is banned in cosmetics by the E.U. Parabens break down in the body into p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which has estrogenic activity in human breast-cancer cell cultures.

10. Petroleum Distillates
Possible human carcinogens, petroleum distillates are prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics in the E.U. but are found in several U.S. brands of mascara, foot-odor powder and other products. Look out for the terms "petroleum" or "liquid paraffin."

11. P-Phenylenediamine
Commonly found in hair dyes, this chemical can damage the nervous system, cause lung irritation and cause severe allergic reactions. It's also listed as 1,4-Benzenediamine; p-Phenyldiamine and 4-Phenylenediamine.

12. Hydroquinone
Found in skin lighteners and facial moisturizers, hydroquinone is neurotoxic and allergenic, and there's limited evidence that it may cause cancer in lab animals. It may also appear as an impurity not listed on ingredients labels.

What You Can Do
* Complain to your drugstore when you see unhealthy ingredients in their consumer products. They may be unaware.
* Visit www.safecosmetics.org/companies to find companies that have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a pledge to remove chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems.
* Take action in support of your right to buy safe personal care products at www.safecosmetics.org/action.
Resources
* Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: http://www.safecosmetics.org/
* Skin Deep: http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/
* National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database: http://www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/

ball gains

Whittle your waist and torch hundreds of calories


If you liked pelting your crush with a rubber ball in PE, you'll love these moves designed by Steve Feinberg, an instructor at Equinox Fitness in New York City. This workout (based on a class Feinberg created called Speedball) combines high-intensity footwork with upper-body rotation--all while holding a 2- to 4-pound ball. Continue each move until you can't do another rep with perfect form. Rest up to 3 minutes, then repeat. Do the routine 3 nonconsecutive days a week.

Lighthouse
Grab a medicine ball with both hands and stand with feet wider than your hips. Raise the ball to shoulder height with arms straight but not locked. Bend your knees slightly, then rotate your arms and torso 90 degrees to the right, pivoting on the ball of your left foot and turning from your hips. Repeat to the opposite side.

Monkey Swing
Grab a medicine ball and stand with feet wider than your hips and toes turned out slightly. Lower the ball so it's between your legs. Lean forward until your torso is parallel to the floor and bend your knees deeply. Swing your upper body to the right, raising the ball to shoulder level and rotating your spine to the right. Pause, then swing the ball to the left, allowing the spine to rotate. Pause. Continue alternating.

Side Touch
Grab a medicine ball with both hands and stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent. Hold the ball against your chest. Step to your left, turning your foot out 45 degrees, and bend your left knee to 90 degrees. Rotate from your waist and touch the ball to the floor in front of your left toe. Lift the ball up, then quickly push off your left foot and rotate from your waist to the right while raising your right elbow up and behind you. Let your hips turn naturally and allow your left foot to slide in toward your body. Return to start and repeat the entire sequence with your right foot forward.


Feinberg designed an easier-to-grip ball that will be available this spring at Speedball Fitness.
Appeared in the January/February 2007 issue of Women's Health



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When co-workers play dirty

By Mary Lorenz

Here's what to do when a co-worker resorts to sabotage and backstabbing
Don't be afraid to confront your co-worker directly
Confront the person face-to-face rather than by e-mail
Don't make the discussion personal and pick your battles wisely

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The Bears have the Packers, Alexander Hamilton had Aaron Burr, and Betty had Veronica. From sports to politics to pop culture, rivalries exist everywhere there's the potential for competition, and the workplace is no exception.
Rivalry between colleagues isn't rare.
Oftentimes, it's harmless and could even be a healthy morale booster. Whether you covet the boss's attention or are vying for that promotion, you're all probably trying to stand out among the crowd, a task that requires working that much harder and being that much more productive to get a leg up.
But when a colleague stops playing fair and starts playing dirty, the "competition" can quickly go from exciting to excruciating.
When a co-worker resorts to sabotage and backstabbing in attempts to climb the corporate ladder, what's an office underdog to do?
The best bet, according to Stephen Viscusi, author of "On the Job: How to Make it in the Real World of Work," is to face the problem head on.
"We call these people 'frenemies"' in the workplace," Viscusi says. "Often, they end up sabotaging themselves; however, those that don't sabotage themselves, need to be confronted directly."
Backstabbing co-workers operate under the assumption that no one will challenge them, so they usually back down when someone actually does.
Viscusi provides the following list of "dos" and "don'ts" to follow when confronting your workplace rival:
• Don't be afraid to confront your co-worker directly. "They are really just bullies and assume that most people will simply 'roll over,'" Viscusi says.
• Do confront the person face-to-face rather than try to conduct a discussion via e-mail. E-mails can be used against you or may be misinterpreted.
• Don't make the discussion personal. Keep it short and limited to real workplace issues.
• Do pick your battles wisely.
• Don't assume that frenemies ever change on their own. They usually don't.
If confrontation doesn't work, Elizabeth Freedman, author of "WORK 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace without Hanging Yourself," offers another approach.
She says, "If you're working with an idea-stealer or someone who takes credit for your hard work, think like a lawyer."


Use the following advice:
1. Gather witnesses.
Make sure other people know what you're working on as often as you can. For example, if you're working on a brochure, make sure you copy everyone who is involved in the project in e-mails, voice-mails and memos. so you have proof that you were the one doing the work.
2. Gather evidence.
Keep a running report of everything you've been working on, so that you have a paper trail of your efforts. This practice is particularly a good idea because "you never know when you'll need HR to intervene if things get particularly ugly."
Finally -- and perhaps most importantly -- "don't even consider stooping to your miserable co-worker's level," Freedman says.
While you shouldn't have to accept mistreatment, if you start playing games, spreading gossip or engaging in other unprofessional behavior, you will risk damaging your own reputation.
"No awful co-worker is worth that." E-mail to a friend


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All About Worklife

FROM JULIE YAP DAZA

I just want to share that two years ago, I went to see St. Therese's
remains when it was put on display in the CarmeliteChurch. I went there
because I was curious what was this euphoria about the world's youngest
saint whose job is to grant people's wishes?

So I went with friend Lyn and I must admit the life of the little child,
Therese, intrigued me. It turned out she was a child who wanted to serve
her God more than anything else in the world. Thus, in every chore that
she did: even watering the plants, she performed it like it was for her
Master.

Since all her siblings were Carmelite nuns, she became a nun herself, the
youngest (12?) to be allowed inside the conven t. So we're talking of a
pure "uncorrupted soul". And then she died.

But she left a journal (suggested reading!)which contained all her
thoughts about God, love and life. Since then she became the saint who
grants all wishes.

Believe it or not, my wish was granted! Not because I said a novena but
knowing about her life and reading her works inspired me and made me more
patient and persevering.

According to religious beliefs, St. Therese was known as: "The Little
Flower". Whenever you ask for intercession to her for a miracle, she will
send you a rose in one form or another when the miracle has been granted.
You may smell rose's, receive a rose by visual means, etc.

REMEMBER to make a wish before you read the poem. That's all you have to
do. There is nothing attached. This is a powerful novena. Do not break
this, please. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no
cost but a lot of reward. Let's continue praying for one another.

Make a wish before you read this poem...
May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant
to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that
has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, and to bask in the sun. It is there for each and every one
of you.

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Mission Control

Do you have control issues? Do you tell your partner how he or she should drive or how to get things done? Learn how to be comfortable when not in controlBy Neil Fiore, Ph.D.

Question: Why do I feel so uncomfortable when I'm not in control?


Answer:Control vs. Trust


Like so many counterproductive habits, trying to control others can be a way of coping with insecurities. What's to fear? How about your survival and safety? If your sense of trust in the world -- and in your parents -- was broken at an early age because of natural disasters, illness or war, for example, you learn to cope alone and try to control as much as you can without relying on others. This can cause you to become hyper-vigilant and alert to your surroundings, often making it difficult for you to sleep, enjoy vacations or just relax.


Control Is Addictive.

Once you've had a taste of control, you'll find you always need more

Once you've had a taste of control, you'll find you always need more; you won't be able to have enough control to feel secure, safe and invulnerable to loss and pain. Why? Because our security in this world is limited and there's no guarantee that you'll be invulnerable to hurt and loss. If, for example, you have a family history of money worries, you might try to control your partner's spending by creating a strict budget. Trying to control his or her spending won't solve your addiction to control or your insecurity about money. Even having more money won't cure your habit of trying to calm these worries; you'll just be grabbing for more control.


The Solution: Let Go and Discover You're Supported

When you first learn to swim, you use your muscles to struggle and stay afloat. When you're exhausted from all the hard work, you then discover the water holds your body and you can float almost effortlessly. It's the same with learning to let go of struggle and control: you'll find that you are held by the earth, a chair, a bed and your body's ability to relax.
You can begin by experimenting with accepting the fact that

you are human and, therefore, vulnerable to hurt and loss and joyful surprises

you are human and, therefore, vulnerable to hurt and loss and joyful surprises, regardless of how much control you try to have. Some of my most vigilant and controlling clients learned to relax their need for control by first consciously letting go of their breath. They overcame their insomnia and controlling habits very slowly. They began by observing that when you let go of holding your breath and muscles, your body takes care of inhaling, and the chair and the floor support you without much effort on your part. So let's give it a try.



Try Three-part Breathing
Inhale.
Hold your breath while tightening your muscles.
Exhale slowly and completely as you float down into the support of the chair and floor.
Perform this three-part breathing a few more times with your eyes closed so you really feel the experience of letting go and finding that you are supported by the chair, the laws of nature and your body's wisdom.
Repeat this exercise throughout your day whenever you feel insecure or become aware of the impulse to control others. Soon you'll discover you can let go of muscle tension and build a sense of connection with a trustworthy support system. You'll be teaching your body and your conscious mind and ego they don't have to struggle alone. You'll be accessing more of your brainpower, thereby becoming more effective and efficient with less effort. That'll make you breathe easy.

The 12 germiest places in your life

Soap up! The 12 germiest places in your life .
Could your purse be making you sick? 'Health' magazine on lurking viruses http://workplace.gojo.com/resources

Sure, there are outbreaks of microbes and viruses across the country, but some of these germs are lurking where you least expect them. "Health" magazine senior editor Frances Largeman-Roth pinpoints the 12 germiest places you're likely to encounter during an average day and devises ways for you to keep clean. After all, the fight is in your hands. Literally. Eighty percent of infections are spread through hand contact. So wash up, people, and get ready to wage a bit of germ warfare of your own :

1. Your kitchen sink
Kitchen sinks are dirtier than most bathrooms. There are typically more than 500,000 bacteria per square inch in the drain alone. Plus your sponge, basin and faucet handles are crawling with bacteria as well.
Reduce the risk : Clean your kitchen counters and sink with an antibacterial product after preparing or cleansing food, especially raw fruits and vegetables, which carry lots of potential pathogens like salmonella, campylobacter and E. coli. Wash your hands as well with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds (long enough to sing "Happy Birthday"). Sanitize sponges by running them through the dishwasher's drying cycle, which will kill 99.9 percent of bacteria on them. As for the sink, clean it twice a week with a solution of one tablespoon of chlorine bleach and one quart of water. Scrub the basin, the pour solution down the drain.

2. Airplane bathrooms
It may not be a shock that there are a huge number of germs in most public bathrooms, but experts agree the cramped and overused ones on airplanes are the worst. There are often traces of E. coli or fecal bacteria on the faucets and door handles because it's hard to wash hands in the tiny sinks. And the volcanic flush of the commode tends to spew particles into the air, coating the floor and walls with whatever had been swirling around in it.
Reduce the risk : Toilet seats are surprisingly clean, but use the paper cover when available. After using the toilet, wash and dry your hands thoroughly, and use a paper towel to handle the toilet seat, lid, tap and doorknob. Put the lid down before you flush. If there's no lid, turn your back to the toilet while flushing and beat a hasty retreat.

3. A load of wet laundry
Any time you transfer underwear from the washer to the dryer, you're getting E. coli on your hands. Just one soiled undergarment can spread bacteria to the whole load and machine.
Reduce the risk: Run your washer at 150 degrees (you can check the temperature of your washing-machine water with a candy thermometer) and wash whites with bleach (not the color-safe type; it doesn't pack the same punch), which kills 99.9 percent of bugs. Transfer wet laundry to the dryer quickly so germs don't multiply, wash underwear separately (there's about a gram of feces in every pair of dirty underwear) and dry for at least 45 minutes. Wash your hands after laundering.

4. Public drinking fountains
Drinking fountains are bound to be germy, but school fountains are the worst, with anywhere from 62,000 to 2.7 million bacteria per square inch on the spigot.
Reduce the risk: Send your child to school with plenty of their own beverages and tell them to wash their hands throughout the day.

5. Shopping cart handles
Saliva, bacteria and fecal matter are just a few of the substances found on shopping cart handles. Cart handles rank high on the yuck scale because they're handled by dozens of people every day and, of course, raw food carries nasty pathogens.
Reduce the risk: Many stores have dispensers with disinfectant wipes near the carts. If your store doesn't, bring your own wipes and give the handle a quick swab. Or carry along a cart cover like the Grip-Guard or Healthy Handle.

6. ATM buttons
If you're not careful, you might pick up more than quick cash from your local ATM. These buttons have more gunk on them than most public-bathroom doorknobs! ATMs aren't frequently cleaned, and are regularly touched — a perfect combination for a lot of germs.
Reduce the risk: Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you and rub it on hands after visits. Also be sure to do it after you handle paper money, which actually carries quite a few germs, too.

7. Your handbag
Recent studies found that most women's purses had tens of thousands of bacteria on the bottom and a few were overrun with millions. Another study found bugs like pseudomonas (which can cause eye infections) and skin-infection-causing staphylococcus bacteria, as well as salmonella and E. coli.
Reduce the risk: Instead of slinging your bag on the floor, hang it on a hook whenever possible — especially in public bathrooms — and keep your bag off the kitchen counter. Stick with leather or vinyl purses, which are typically cleaner than cloth

.8. Playgrounds
There's just no way to put this delicately: Children tend to ooze bodily fluids and then spread them around. When researchers sampled playgrounds, they found blood, mucus, saliva and urine. Pair those findings with the fact that children put their fingers in their mouths and noses more than the rest of us, and it's easy to understand why Junior (and maybe his mom or dad) has the sniffles.
Reduce the risk: Carry alcohol wipes or hand-sanitizing gel in your purse, and clean everybody's hands a couple of times during a park visit, especially before snacking. Pick warm sunny days for outdoor play: The sun's ultraviolet light is actually a very effective disinfectant. Most bugs won't survive long on surfaces that are hot and dry.

9. Mats and machines at health clubs
Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus has been found on yoga mats and cardio and resistance machines. At high schools, antibiotic-resistant-staph infections have been transmitted through wrestling mats. The same thing could happen at health clubs.
Reduce the risk: Wipe down machines with antibacterial wipes before working out. Bring your own yoga mat or cover a loaner with your towel. Shower after a workout and soap up your skin to rinse off any bacteria you may have been exposed to, as thorough washing gets rid of antibiotic-resistant staph.
10. Your bathtub
Shocking, but true: The place you go to get clean is quite dirty. A recent study found staphylococcus bacteria, a common cause of serious skin infections, in 26 percent of the tubs tested, as compared with just 6 percent of garbage cans. Tubs typically had more than 100,000 bacteria per square inch! You're washing germs and viruses off your body and the tub is a fairly moist environment, so bacteria can grow.
Reduce the risk : Once a week, apply a disinfecting cleaner to the tub and actually scrub. Then you need to wash the germs down the drain with water and dry the tub with a clean towel. If you leave the tub wet, germs are more likely to survive. If someone who uses the tub has a skin infection, scrub it afterward with a solution of two tablespoons bleach in one quart of water.

11. Your office phone
This is enough to make you dial 911: Office phones often have more than 25,000 germs per square inch, and your desk, computer keyboard and mouse aren't far behind. Phones, including cell phones, can be pretty gross because they get coated with germs from your mouth and hands.
Reduce the risk: Simply cleaning your desk, phone and keyboard with a disinfecting wipe once in the middle of the day will kill 99.99 percent of the bacteria and viruses.

12. The hotel-room remote control
What's the first thing you do when you settle in at a hotel? You grab the remote control and switch on the TV — you, and the hundreds of other guests who've stayed there. How dirty is it? A recent study tested various surfaces for the cold virus after a group of sick people had stayed overnight and found the virus on the remote, door handles, light switches, pens and faucet handles.
Reduce the risk : Clean the remote control, phone, clock radio, door handles and light switches with germicidal wipes.

For more ways to fight germs, visit
www.health.com© 2007 MSNBC Interactive URL:

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Baby Personality

What baby are you?
These are adorable and I'll bet they'll suit your b-day personalities......

---------------JANUARY BABY--------------------
Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn.



----------FEBRUARY BABY --------------------
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality.
Attractive. Sexiest out of everyone.Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest
And loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves Freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves
Aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it.
Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends But rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.


-----------------MARCH BABY --------------------
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate Shy and Reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous And sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Observant and assesses others.



------------------APRIL BABY -------------------
Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous. Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and Sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does Work well with others. Very confident. Sensitive. Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good Memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look For information. Able to cheer everyone up and/or Make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and Others. Understanding. Fun to be around. Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive. Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure and Travelling. Systematic. Hot but has brains.


-----------------MAY BABY -----------------
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and Highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Shy towards opposite sex. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to Dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good Imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves Literature and the arts. Loves travelling. Dislike Being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited.


------------JUNE BABY -------------
You've got the best personality and are an Absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make
New friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt And more than likely have an a very attractive
Partner. A wicked hottie. It is also more than likely That you have a massive record collection. You Have a great choice in films, and may one day Become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck, You've got the looks for it!!!


----------------JULY BABY --------------
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to Be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily Console. Honest. Concerned about people's
Feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable.
Easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets.
Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive
And forms impressions carefully. Caring and Loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of
Sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people Through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties
In studying. Loves to be with friends Always broods About the past an d the old friends. Waits for Friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive Unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt But takes long to recover.


------------AUGUST BABY ---------------
outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. no self control. kind hearted. self
confident. loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. easy to get along with and talk to. has an "everything's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing. loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone". longs for freedom. rebellious when withheld or restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring. always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming" or "beautiful" to everyone. stubborn. curious. independent. strong willed. a fighter.



------------SEPTEMBER BABY ---------------
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional. Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore. Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can understand.


---------------OCTOBER BABY -------------------
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to takes things at the centre. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.


---------------NOVEMBER BABY --------------------
Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun.
Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty and independent
personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people easily and very social in a group. Fearless and independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the greatest men are born in this month.



---------------DECEMBER BABY ---------------
This straight-up means ur the most good-looking person possible... better than all of these other
months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive in everything. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to, though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision, yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. one guy/girl kind of person . Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. loves music.


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Are you the flaky employee?

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As a student, you excelled in art, music, drama and creative writing, although your excessive tardiness and inability to finish a project by its due date kept you at a steady "C" average.
Today, despite your creative genius, your chronic inability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines continues to curse you in your professional life.
It's not that you don't have good intentions; you simply have more brilliant ideas than you have time allotted to complete them. Even you have to admit you can be a little flaky sometimes, but is that so bad?
Not necessarily.
True, flakiness can be associated with odd behavior, unreliability and forgetfulness, but it's also often used to describe eccentric, artistic and innovative thinkers.
Dr. Leslie Bracksick, a career consultant and co-founder of a Pittsburgh-based executive strategy firm, defines flakiness as "the degree to which a person's behavior does or doesn't conform to the culture of the company."
"A 'flaky' employee may need better work habits, but may also be a free spirit with untapped creativity to contribute," Bracksick says.
Oftentimes, these people simply need to find a work environment where they can let their creativity and innovation run free. More often than not, the employee with these traits doesn't have the problem, the company does.
"I'd been consulting with a retail company who had a creative designer who didn't meet his budget or stay on project plans," Bracksik recalls. "But the problem was that he was exactly the type of person you'd want in that role."
Creative types may not necessarily conform to a company's culture, but it's that noncomformity and ability to think outside the box that makes them good at what they do.
In the corporate world, what is seen as "different" is often mistaken for strange or ill-fitting, and that is often an unfair assessment. Industries where the jobs require flexibility and spontaneity, such as advertising and entertainment, encourage such behavior, while flakiness wouldn't fly in jobs such as law enforcement or air traffic control, which require steadiness, focus, attention to detail and consistency.
"The ultimate question is, 'Is that behavior problematic?'" Bracksick says.
Someone who disrupts the flow of work, has a problem making decisions, is passive, shows poor leadership skills or has a short attention span can be a toxic presence in many office environments.
Certainly, if a person's behavior interferes with the goal of the company, the company needs to deal with that. But companies also need to realize that certain jobs will attract -- and benefit from -- people who are going to be different from the rest of the employees.
"In a manufacturing or process-intensive company, someone has to be working on research and development. If you have the right person for that job ... they'll likely be different from the other people," Bracksick says. "The key is to be ever mindful of what the goals of the company are."
Are You the Office Flake?
If you find that you continually start projects at the last minute, spend more time updating your MySpace page than you do on your upcoming presentation, take a liberal approach to the term "lunch hour," or call in sick on a weekly basis, chances are you're wreaking havoc on your boss and the co-workers who have to make up for your flaky behavior.
Whether you're not challenged enough in the current job you have or you simply find that the standard nine-to-five job doesn't jell with your schedule, perhaps you should try a career that's more in keeping with your personality traits.
As Bracksick mentioned, you may just have untapped creativity that you need to let out.
Sites like CareerPath.com, which offers personality and career assessment tests, may help you find a career that is more compatible with your unique interests and performance style.

What's your love type?

By Helen Fisher

(Oprah.com) -- According to relationship wizard Helen Fisher, PhD, there are four personality types -- Explorer, Builder, Negotiator and Director. She says that once you know who you are, you'll know why you're attracted to certain people. You'll also see who might make for a good match (not to mention, who you might want to offer that rain check).
We're each a mix of all four of Helen Fisher's relationship categories, but we express some traits more regularly than others. For example, you might primarily be an Explorer and secondarily a Negotiator, but then not have much Builder in you. As you read on, you'll probably guess both your primary and secondary types, as well as those of your mate.


The Negotiator
Negotiators have specific personality traits that have been linked with estrogen. Although estrogen is known as a female sex hormone, men have it, too, and there are plenty of male Negotiators. As the name suggests, this type is superb at handling people. Negotiators instinctively know what others are thinking and feeling. They artfully read facial expressions, postures, gestures, and tone of voice. Their interest in identity extends not only to others but to themselves. So they are introspective and self-analytical-- men and women who take pleasure in journeying into their thoughts and motives. As a result, when they form a partnership, they like to delve deeply into the strengths and weaknesses of the relationship.
Not only do Negotiators connect psychologically, they also have the ability to remain mentally flexible. When they make decisions, they weigh many variables and consider various ways to proceed; they see things contextually, rather than linearly -- I call it web thinking. As a result, they tend to be comfortable with ambiguity. Negotiators can be highly intuitive and creative. And they like to theorize. Perhaps their most distinctive characteristic is verbal fluency, the facility for finding the right words rapidly. With this skill -- alongside an agreeable and accommodating nature, compassion, social savvy, and patience -- the Negotiator can be very friendly, diplomatic, and authentic.
But as with all qualities, these traits can warp. Negotiators sometimes become such placators they appear wishy-washy to the point of spinelessness. Because they're not willing to confront, they can turn to backstabbing. With their need to examine all the possibilities, they can get bogged down in rumination as opposed to action. And in a relationship, their desire to connect and dissect all the subtle meanings between the two of you can become cloying and invasive.


The Director
Specific activities in the testosterone system are what distinguishes this type. Again, although we think of the hormone as male, it is shared by both sexes, and there are many full-blooded women Directors. Whatever the gender, people of this type are competitive. They strive to be top dog and have many skills to get there. They are pragmatic, tough-minded, and most notably decisive, able to make up their minds rapidly, even when faced with difficult choices. Rational analysis, logical reasoning, and objectivity are their core strengths. They also pay attention to details and can focus their attention to the exclusion of everything around them -- an ability that enables them to weed out extraneous data and progress on a straightforward path toward a specific goal: the solution. Many Directors are also ingenious, theoretical, and bold in their ideas. Moreover, they are willing to take unpopular, even dangerous paths, to get to the truth. So they persist and often win.
Directors are particularly skilled at understanding machines and other rule-based systems, from computers and math problems to the details of biology, world finance, or architecture. They excel at sports, and often have an acute ear for all kinds of music. Their interests can be narrow; but they pursue them deeply and thoroughly. And they can captivate those who share their hobbies.
Placating leaves the Director cold. He or she often chooses to do a good job rather than please others. In fact, Directors are the least socially skilled of the four types. When preoccupied with work or personal goals, they can appear aloof, distant, even cold, and are generally not interested in making social connections, with the exception of those that are useful or exciting to them.
As with the other types, the traits that make Directors so successful may become grating: For example, their confidence can veer into bragging, their exactitude turn uncompromising, and their forthrightness simply seem rude. And because they often see issues in black and white, they miss the nuances of social, business, and personal situations. But thanks to their dedication, loyalty, and interest in sharing ideas, Directors make close friends. And they can be fiercely protective of those they love.


The Builder
Calm, affable, and people oriented, the Builder's personality is influenced by the serotonin system. Social situations are often fun and relaxing for Builders; they like to network. Because duty and loyalty are their strong suits, they often acquire a devoted pack of peers and pals. And they're true guardians when it comes to family and friends.
Builders are cautious -- but not fearful. They think concretely. They have a clear memory of yesterday's mistakes, so they prepare. These people are not impulsive with their money, their actions, or their feelings. Security is important to them. Structure and order are, too. Taking particular pride in upholding social norms, many are traditional, and they often have a strong moral streak. Builders don't get bored easily, which enables them to be methodical, hardworking, and dependable. Thanks to all these solid qualities, they tend to be regarded as pillars of the community.
But Builders can go overboard. In their quest to do things the "proper way," they can be intolerant of other ways. Indeed, they can be stubborn. And with their need for order, rules, and schedules, they can stifle spontaneity. Their stoicism can turn into pessimism, their conformity into rigidity, and their concrete thinking sometimes makes them too literal. Normally, however, Builders are community minded, industrious, and popular with colleagues and companions.


The Explorer
Explorers have a very active dopamine system, a brain chemical associated with the tendency to seek novelty, among other qualities. An Explorer might look up from the newspaper on Sunday and say, "Want to go to Warsaw?" -- and by Wednesday you're in Poland. Champions of "never a dull moment," these adventurers live to discover new people, places, things, or ideas, often on the spur of the moment. Friends, family, and colleagues frequently regard them as highly independent and autonomous.
Explorers have more energy than most people; they tend to be restless, sometimes fast-paced. And they are highly curious -- "For always roaming with a hungry heart," as Tennyson put it. Constantly generating new ideas or creative insights, they easily shift their attention from one thing to another. Although the classic Explorer is a race-car driver, South Pole trekker, or bad-boy rocker who lives hard, taking drugs and having risky sex, I know many who exercise their passion for adventure by reading several hours a day; collecting stamps, coins, or antiques; or walking through the byways of a city.
People quickly like most Explorers. Generous and sunny, they tend to be playful, sensual, sometimes hedonistic, often unpredictable, and regularly amusing. But they can be difficult to take -- especially in a marriage. They do not tolerate boredom well. So they are generally not interested in routine social or business events. In fact, Explorers try to avoid routine of almost any kind, and can trample on another person's cherished beliefs and habits -- not to mention be impatient. E-mail to a friend


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THE 7 UPS!

Author Unknown
Nov 18, 2007

The 7 Ups!
1. Wake Up !!
Decide to have a good day.
"This is the day the Lord hath made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalms 118:24
2. Dress Up !!
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.
Man looks at outward appearance,
But the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7
3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth,
So He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as
talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3
4. Stand Up!!
. . . For what you believe in.
Stand for something or you will fall for anything.
"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time,
We will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10
5. Look Up !!
. . . To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me".
Philippians 4:13
6. Reach Up !!
. . . For something higher.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6
7. Lift Up !!
. . . Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything; instead
PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

South SUper Highway

For the general commuting public, maging driver ka man o hindi...

Ingat kayo when passing through south super highway
cor quirino ave. On our way home from Makati , we
took buendia then turn right to south superhighway,
it was only 8pm and it was drizzling. we were
cruising fine but it was a slow moving traffic.
right after san andres st, there are these buildings
which are modern version of home along the riles
(near the designers depot), my wife screamed because
somebody was trying to open the car from her side.
sensing that it was locked he moved to the back door
and tried to open it likewise, we were stocked in
traffic and i was stunned that i could not think of
anything to do but just look at him. so when finally
the traffic moved he also moved away casually
tucking the gun in his belly and staring at me as if
saying you are lucky you locked your door. thank GOD
my wife is so makulit in reminding me to lock the
door evertime we go. kaya to all you people beware
of that place. Actually you should be alert & be
cautious when passing
through south superhighway all the way to nagtahan.

Karla Vanessa M. Redor

Three days ago my driver had an encounter in this
area. After dropping me off at work, the driver was
on the south bound lane of South Super Highway near
the home along the riles housing (near Sunday
Machine Works and Designer Depot). As he came to a
full stop at the San Andres intersection stoplight,
a man approached the car's rear passenger side,
grabbed the car's antenna and broke it. The man
remained beside the car, apparently waiting for the
driver to get down and confront him. Fortunately,
the driver remembered my dad's warnings regarding
these types of M.O.s and remained in the car. As the
driver sped away, he noticed a group of men on the
center island. It pays to be praning,

Sara

Yes, I have witnessed a similar incident, maybe a
bout a month ago, and reported it immediately to
Police 117. A young man tried to open the passenger
door of the taxi in front of me. About three or four
girls were inside the taxi at that time.
Fortunately, the door was locked. I pass this route
coming from Malacanang every night. Fortunately for
me too, my car is heavily tinted so I am not easy
prey. I shall call 117 again. I suggest you do the
same. Although I don't know if that would really
help.

Atty. Dara C. Acusar Assistant Secre tary
Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel

A similar incident happened to me along Quirino
Avenue somewhere between the Flying V gas station
and Iglesia ni Kristo. 3 men approached my car IN
BROAD DAYLIGHT! and SLOW TRAFFIC! and tried to open
the back doors. Bumusina ako ng tuloy tuloy to ward
them off. It's scary 'coz that area has no
patrolling policemen. When they failed to open my
car, they tried the other cars naman. I don't know
kung may nabuksan sila. Then yesterday, while the
PMAP rally was going on along Buendia cor. Ayala, as
I was about to cross that intersection, two of the
rallyists tried to open my car doors again. Again in
BROAD DAYLIGHT! WITH A POLICEMAN AROUND! Hay, what
the world has come to. I suggest you lock up and
make a lot of noise to at least rattle those thieves.

Judy

mga tsong this really happend last wednesday,
September sept. 10... and i hope u would take time
in reading this... I came from makati and was
driving along south super highway (osmena hiway)
going towards manila area, nung dumating ako sa
maliit na bridge before the DESIGNER DEPOT, ung
maliit na bazaar of clothes (corner quirino ave and
osmena highway) , if ur coming from makati and u
took buendia or pablo ocampo, mauuna ung bridge
before DESIGNER DEPOT ung nasa harap ko is a gold
honda civic, all of a sudden may mga lumabas na
around 6 or 7 guys who obviously look like squatters
who reside along the riles and biglang tinambangan
ung civic, pinagsisipa, pinagyug-yug, pinagkukutkot
ung susian and they were successful in opening the
doors, tapos nagulat na lang ako isa isa nilang
nilabas ung mga gamit na nasa loob nung civic cds,
bags, etc. im not sure kung ung driver is a girl or
a boy , pero ung driver tinutukan ng kutsilyo... in
short parang kinuyob ung civic, btw, ako
and ung civic during that time (mga 8:30 - 9:00 pm )
ay nasa right most ng lane... meaning right side
lang namin ung lakaran ng tao... after robbing...
they immediately jump off the bridge and went
away... dami nakakita nun pero isang taxi driver
lang ang tumigil to check ung condition ng driver...
nga pala, may owner-type jeep na nasa harap ng
katabi ng civic, sakay ay mga pulis, 2 lang ata
yun... naka purple na uniform (manila police)... i
dont know kung nakita nila yung incident na yun...
pero sa tingin ko naman makikita nila yun... natakot
lang dahil 2 lang sila eh and their rusty pistols...
just a friendly warning mga tsong... kung mag-isa
kayo and mejo kita kayo sa loob ng kotse nyo (kahit
ano pa yang kotse nyo, luma or bago) try to avoid
muna if possible ung osmena highway at night or
better yet try to have another route kasi mejo
nagpaparamdam na naman ung mga modus operandi na
tulad nun dahil pasko na ulet. if any of u guys have
contact sa manila police, paki
inform naman sila or just spread this news.... its
for all us naman eh... peace!

Always better safe than sorry... forewarned is
forearmed... mga bro ingat kayo run, malapit lang
ako nakatira dun kaya talagang totoo yung mga
sinasabi rito, karamihan ng mga tarantado diyan nde
mismo taga ilalim ng tulay (tapat ng sunday machine
works) ginagawa lang nila taguan yun at takasan,
mostly ng tulisan diyan mga taga-riles from Fabie,
taga-Texas, taga-Muñoz, taga-Mataas na Lupa at mismo
taga-riles (batangas line). uso rin ang agaw
cellphone jan tsaka holdapan sa jeep lalo na sa
riles ingat din kayo sa parking lot ng Designer's
Depot kse yung iba doon naghahanap ng biktima (kase
talagang madilim dun!) yan din ang isa sa mga reason
kung bakit walang nakatira dun sa mga housing
project na malapit dun sa tawiran sa kabila ng
designers depot (yung maraming bata at totoy na
nakatambay at yung iba nagbebenta ng sampaguita) wag
din kayo tatawid dun dahil puro rugby boys and girls
ang nakaupo run! ang masakit, walang ginagawa yung
police detachment diyan! sana makatulong ng konti

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HANDY LITTLE CHART

God has a positive answer:

YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES
"It's impossible" All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

"I'm too tired" I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

"Nobody really loves me" I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

"I can't go on" My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
"I can't figure things out" I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6)

"I can't do it" You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

"I'm not able" I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

"It's not worth it" It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 )

"I can't forgive myself" I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

"I can't manage" I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

"I'm afraid" I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy :7)

"I'm always Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
worried and frustrated"

"I'm not smart enough" I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)


"I feel all alone" I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)


The first sentence is pretty powerful!
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."


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Letter from Fr. Bob McConaghy of Greenbelt chapel on spiritual chain

Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:39 pm (PST)

Letter from Fr. Bob McConaghy of Greenbelt chapel on spiritual chainlettersHi I am Fr. Bob McConaghy of Greenbelt chapel ( Philippines ).I just want to make the point that the Catholic Church is opposed tospiritual chain letters, especially those that are rooted in the"gospel of prosperity" or God wants to make you rich and will do soif you forward such emails to 7, 12, 15 or as many names you have inyour address book. It ' s idolotrous baloney. It claims legitimatedevotion to Jesus, Mary, and or saints and frightens people to believethat if they don ' t send the letters something bad will happen tothem.I beg you please not to spread this messages anymore. I ' ve heardenough confessions in my 32 years to know how these letters fool andfrighten people and give them a false image of Our Lady, not tomention that it encourages idolatry and a magical approach toreligion. I am sure you were not aware of this and mean no illwill. There is no sin here on your part, you want good things forpeople and that is noble.In all humility I would ask you to forward this note to others.

In Christ,

Fr. Bob

McConaghybobmcconaghy_ 1975@yahoo. com


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GAS TIPS

I've been in petroleum pipeline business for about 31 years, currentlyworking for the Kinder-Morgan Pipeline here in San Jose , CA . We deliverabout 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period from the pipe line; one dayit's diesel, the next day it's jet fuel and gasoline. We have 34 storagetanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons. Here are sometricks to help you get your money's worth.

1. Fill up your car or truck in the morning when the temperature is stillcool Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buriedbelow ground; and the colder the ground, the denser the gasoline. When itgets warmer gasoline expands, so if you're filling up in the afternoon orin the evening, what should be a gallon is not exactly a gallon. In thepetroleum business, the specific gravity and temperature of the fuel(gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products) aresignificant. Every truckload that we load is temperature-compensated sothat the indicated gallon age is actually the amount pumped. A one-degreerise in temperature is a big deal for businesses, but service stationsdon't have temperature compensation at their pumps.

2. If a tanker truck is filling the station's tank at the time you want tobuy gas, do not fill up; most likely dirt and sludge in the tank is beingstirred up when gas is being delivered, and you might be transferring thatdirt from the bottom of their tank into your car's tank.

3. Fill up when your gas tank is half-full (or half-empty), because themore gas you have in your tank the less air there is and gasolineevaporates rapidly, especially when it's warm. (Gasoline storage tankshave an internal floating 'roof' membrane to act as a barrier between thegas and the atmosphere, thereby minimizing evaporation.)

4. If you look at the trigger you'll see that it has three deliverysettings: slow, medium and high. When you're filling up do not squeezethe trigger of the nozzle to the high setting. You should be pumping atthe slow setting, thereby minimizing vapors created while you are pumping.Hoses at the pump are corrugated; the corrugations act as a return pathfor vapor recovery from gas that already has been metered. If you arepumping at the high setting, the agitated gasoline contains more vapors,which is being sucked back into the underground tank so you're gettingless gas for your money. Hope this will help ease your 'pain at the pump'.

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Thieves in Serendra and Bonifacio High Street

by super@perez.ph
25 Aug 2007

About ten minutes to midnight last night, Aug 25, my friend and i were walking back to my car near Serendra. Apparently, Serendra closes the street lights near closing time so the street became dark. As we were walking past the lit area, a motorcycle that was waiting in the shadows moved towards us and snatched my friend's bag. I gave chase but i couldnt catch them on foot. They also seem to have covered the small license plate at the back of their motorcycle. There were two guys on the bike. The guyon the back was the snatcher. The security guard jumped into a taxi and also gave chase but they were too late. I saw the bike turn into C5.

At the police station, we were informed that my friend was the second victim in that area. Same time. Apparently, the thieves know when the lights go off and they start to wait there. Having had a previous incident in that part should have made serendra keep the lights on instead of saving money for electricity.

Funny thing was that the fort bonifacio guards started to block off the exits from the area 10 minutes after the thieves already got away. They just delayed a dozen bikers for no real reason. I really wish they listenedto bayani and had those license plate stickered on the helmets.

A few days ago, my parents' friend, Mrs. Son..., had her bag stolen from where she was sitting in a Bonifacio high street restaurant.

Everyone, please be careful. It seems that the fort's new places are the new hunting grounds for thieves. I would suggest that you steer clear awayfrom them for a while until Serendra fixes their security. I hope that they lose money for scrimping on lights.

Super Perez

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Lighted candle in an a/c room

Dear Friends,

NEVER LIGHT A CANDLE IN AN A/C ROOM

A friend in our group passed away last week due to carbon-monoxide poisoning. It happened when she lighted an aroma therapeutic candle for the night in a room with air-conditioner ON.

Due to lack of oxygen in the room, the burning of the candle cannot fully oxidize & thus forms dangerous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide will prevent oxygen exchange in the lungs, resulting in the person dozing off to a state of unconsciousness & eventually death in less than an hour, depending on the room size.

Please be aware of such danger when lighting aroma therapeutic candles in any unventilated room.

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Seven deadly workplace sins

By Rachel Zupek
(CareerBuilder.com) -- You know the type.

Anger in the workplace damages your reputation and credibility
Too much focus on only one facet of life, like work, is a recipe for overall failure
No matter how ambitious, make the most out of your current position
The guy who takes full credit for a job well done -- albeit any help he received along the way.
The "one-for-the-taking-and-focused-on-quick-ways-to-get-ahead" cougar lady.
The hot-headed jerk that jumps down your throat at any sign of question or disagreement concerning his latest project.
While most of us share a common goal of achievement and success in the workplace, we also know that there are ways to accomplish this ambition -- and ways to fall short.
"Success in the workplace doesn't happen 'on a wing and a prayer,' but rather by knowing what specific job promotion pitfalls to avoid in working toward that heavenly pot of career gold," says John McKee, business coach and author of "21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot."


To avoid becoming the once-respectable, often-humble guy who got a promotion but lost his wits (and gained an ego), follow McKee's advice on the seven deadly career sins to assure career advancement and move you on the path to paycheck promise land:


1. Pride
Despite any help they received along the way, time and again, people take full credit for their accomplishments in the office, thinking that personal success will fast-track their career.
The sin: "What often goes unrecognized is that people around, and especially below, the serially solo-successful resent the ego-centricity, and may actually begin to actively undermine that person's efforts in the future."
The salvation: "A dose of acknowledgment of and appreciation for one's peers and subordinates, so they may share in some of the glory, can go a long way to foster one's long-term success."


2. Envy
It's OK to acknowledge another's achievements, but lamenting "what should have been yours" can be destructive and adversely impact your own ability to focus on current job tasks, McKee says.
The sin: "Allowing yourself to be overly envious of others in the workplace can sabotage your self-esteem, which is one vital characteristic every successful business person shares." The salvation: "Rather than being envious, let the accomplishments of others become motivational fuel for your fire in working toward your own successes."


3. Anger
Anger doesn't benefit anyone in the workplace -- it only damages your reputation, credibility and professionalism.
The sin: "Those prone to angry outbursts rarely get promoted; they are seen as being poor leaders who cannot inspire or motivate others."
The salvation: "It's fine to feel passionately about your job or a project at hand and to disagree with others, but learn how to channel those emotions into actions that will work to your benefit in the eyes of others -- especially your superiors - rather than against it."


4. Greed
An employee's selfish desire for "more, sooner" is what motivates many workers. While these folks may do well in the moment, they won't be prepared to take things to the next level, McKee warns.
The sin: "Taking this notion to the extreme can and will be self-defeating as core values become misguided and life becomes unbalanced in the process." The salvation: "The road to success requires a long-term approach in all aspects of one's job duties. Those laser-focused on quick, short-term gains may do well in the moment, but will be ill-prepared to take things to the next level."


5. Sloth
Indolence gets you nowhere in life -- especially in corporate America. Laziness in the workplace will have you sitting idle, watching others surpass you in success and authority.
The sin: "Simply put, complacency and laziness have no place whatsoever in the workplace -- especially for those with high aspirations. Expecting one's past achievements and successes to carry them forward in their long-term career is imprudent."
The salvation: "Treat every work day and every project as if your job, and your future at large, depends on it. It very well may."


6. Gluttony
Too much focus on only one facet of life, like work, is a recipe for overall failure. Make sure you're ready -- professionally and personally -- to take on new and bigger challenges, for which expectations are also bigger, McKee says.
The sin: "Many individuals move up the corporate ladder so fast that they actually end up failing as a consequence. More isn't always better -- especially if you're not ready for the challenge at hand."
The salvation: "Achieving career success also includes maintaining a life balance, and a misplaced professional desire can create a backlash both at home as well as amid peers for your perceived obsessiveness."


7. Lust
The old "grass is always greener" adage applies to the workplace as well. Spending your time focused on others' work achievements rather than working to further your own is a sure-fire career killer," McKee contends.
The sin: "Spending an inordinate amount of time fixated on what you don't have rather than what you do will foster a bad attitude and negative overall demeanor."
The salvation: "One's overall 'presence' in the office plays a big part in who gets promoted and who doesn't. No matter how ambitious, it's prudent to be 'present' and make the most out of your current position at this moment in time."

'The Evil of Dynasties'

by Tony Lopez of the Manila Times

Taken from the column of Tony Lopez of the Manila Times, June 12, 2007:


VIRTUAL REALITY By Tony Lopez The evil of dynasties
Just how bad dynasties are to the economy and the country can be gleaned from the amount of taxpayers’ money these people have access to.

Take the Senate. There will be siblings—Pia and Alan Cayetano. In addition, Alan’s wife, Laarni, took his old congressional seat from Taguig. There will probably be a father-and-son senator—Nene Pimentel and Koko Pimentel. The No. 2 most popular senator, Chiz Escudero, has his father, Sonny, as congressman from Sorsogon, his son’s old turf. Ed Angara is senator; his son and namesake is a congressman.

A senator draws P200 million in pork barrel; a congressman, P70 million. Therefore, Pia, Alan and Laarni will rake in P470 million a year, or P1.4 billion in three years. Nene and Koko will have P400 million between themselves yearly, or P1.3 billion in three years. Chiz and Sonny will enjoy P270 million per year, or P810 million in three years, just like the Angara father-and-son tandem.

How much does the average poor make a day? A third of the 85 million population, or 25.5 million of the people of this country make less than $1 a day, or $365 (or P17,155) a year.
According to Ping Lacson, the P200-million pork barrel of a senator is just a starting figure. If a senator sponsors a Cabinet department during the budget hearings and sessions, he/she is given access to P350 million in the line budget of that department. So P200 million plus P350 million, that’s P550 million.

What do the Filipino people get in return for electing these people? Very little, if any.
In the last 100 years since Filipinos began electing their representatives, the Philippines degenerated from being the No. 1 economy, trading and commercial power in Asia to No. 73 least competitive country in the world. Today, the Philippines is less free than it was a century ago. Did you know that the Philippines used to be Asia’s industrial power?

As late as the 19th century, the Philippines was already one of Asia’s premier industrialized countries and was the center of culture and education. The country was producing iron-ore sheets, refined iron ore, liquor from molasses using then unheard-of boilers, fine textiles for export, and was using steam engines and steam ships. It established the first bank in Asia, made the first typhoon forecast in Asia, and set up the first European-style universities in Asia.

Manila had a street car system, just like San Francisco; and had a ferrocarril line from the city to Dagupan in the north and from Manila to Batangas and Bicol in the south. By 1895, Manila had an electric light system. The first taxi fleet, the first airline, the first modern newspapers, the first conglomerate were established by Filipino tycoons. What happened after that?

During the last 100 years, Japan became a military power and the world’s No. 2 economic power next to the United States.

During the last 50 years, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore became economic miracles. Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore became nation states (they used to be unknown islands while Filipinos were already conducting diplomatic relations with Europe and China). In fact, at one time, the Sultan of Sulu was a frequent visitor in China because he liked it there. He stayed there for three months, but died of syphilis. The Chinese erected a monument in his honor.

In the last 30 years, the Philippines became the slowest growing economy per capita in Asia, bar none. During that time, Congress produced 15,000 laws and law schools 30,000 lawyers, half of whom are active. So two lawyers for every one law. Yet, the Philippines has a very poor human rights and economic rights record.

We got our priorities wrong. We gave the people the power to vote even before the people and those they elect learned how to govern properly or at the very least, prepare or educate themselves to have a modicum of competency and honesty.

These days, people kill people just to be able to serve the people. People bribe people just to be able to serve the people. That is the meaning of a heated electoral contest. And of fraudulent elections.

Should our politicians be blamed for the nadir we have fallen into? I will say no if those families mentioned in the first part of this column will return their pork barrel and declare, “from now on, I will truly serve the people.” C’mon, give the money to the 12-million school-age children who are out of school because of extreme poverty. You don’t deserve so much money. You didn’t earn it.

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Hotel Magnetic Card

Just in case you don't know it yet

Ever wonder what is on your magnetic key card?

Answer: a. Customer's name b. Customer's partial home address c.
Hotel room number d. Check-in date and out dates e. Customer's credit
card number and expiration date!

When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is
there for any employee to access by simply scanning the card in the
hotel scanner. An employee can take a hand full of cards home and
using a scanning device, access the information onto a laptop
computer and go shopping at your expense.

Simply put, hotels do not erase the information on these cards until
an employee re-issues the card to the next hotel guest. At that time,
the new guest's information is electronically "overwritten"
on the card and the previous guest's information is erased in the
overwriting process. But until the card is rewritten for the next
guest, it usually is kept in a drawer at the front desk with YOUR
INFORMATION ON IT!

The bottom line is:

Keep the cards, take them home with you, or destroy them. NEVER
leave them behind in the room or room wastebasket, and NEVER turn
them in to the front desk when you check out of a room. They will not
charge you for the card (it's illegal) and you'll be sure you are not
leaving a lot of valuable personal information on it that could be
easily lifted off with any simple scanning device card reader.

For the same reason, if you arrive at the airport and discover you
still have the card key in your pocket, do not toss it in an airport
trash basket. Take it home and destroy it by cutting it up,
especially through the electronic information strip!

Information courtesy of: Pasadena Police Department

** I personally have a small magnet and pass it across the magnetic
strip several times. Then try it in the door, it will not work. It
erases everything on the card.

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Be careful how you list names on your cell phone!

This lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag which contained her mobile, credit card, purse...etc.... was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called her Husband, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says "I've Just received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago."

When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The pickpocket had actually used the stolen hand phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank account.

Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, sweetheart, Dad, Mom etc....... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked thru texts, CONFIRM by calling back.
Also, when you're being text by friends or family to meet them somewhere , be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends" who text you.


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Vicks Vaporub

- Good info
To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at> bedtime then cover with socks.
Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief.
Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescriptions cough medicines. In addition it is extremely> soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.
I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings> on behalf of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like accupressure. I Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so, I listened.
It was a surprising finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, and in addition, it has a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly .
Lolly tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her. Her coughing stopped in a few minutes and believe me, this was a deep,( incredibly annoying!) every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough free for hours every night that she used it.

So, if you have children, pass it on, if you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the effect

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Health Tips

These tips might be helpful to us all....

HEALTH TIPS! Share to people you care......

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
1. No Breakfast ?People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating ? It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking ? It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar Consumption ? Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution ? The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation ? Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping ? Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness ? Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as
well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts ? Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely ? Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

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The main causes of liver damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver.

9. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

Because:

Evening at 9 - 11pm : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state. Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state. Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel. Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all. Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late

TAKE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH .


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