The 10 Commandments... layman's version

BFF Josie passed on the following thoughts that can support us through life's journey.  We have both enjoyed the thought-provoking words of wisdom and say AMEN. 

Layman's 10 Commandments

Someone has written these beautiful words. It's a must read.

Try to understand the deep meaning of it.  They are like the ten commandments to follow in life all of the time!

1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout the journey.

2] So why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large & the Rear View Mirror so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.

3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes a few minutes to burn, but it takes years to write.

4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"

9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.

If you really enjoy this, please pass on to others. It may just brighten someone's day...

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

The perks of senior citizenship

My BFF Josie shares the following SC (Senior Citizen) perks received from her "forwarded e-mail" club.  Thanks, amiga! 

---"KNOWLEDGE" on Perks of Senior Citizen---w.siy-- 

 

The Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards  70 or beyond!

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

2.  In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first.

3.  No one expects you to run -- Anywhere.

4.   People call at 9 PM (or 9 AM) and ask, 'Did I wake you?'

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

6.   There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

7. Things you buy now won't wear out.

8.   You can eat supper at 4 PM.

9. You can live without sex
But not your glasses.

10.   You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

11.   You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

12.   You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

13.  You sing along with elevator music.

14.   Your eyes won't get
much worse.

15 . Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

16.  Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.

17.    Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.

19.   You can't remember who sent you this list.


And you notice these are all in big print for your convenience.


Forward this to everyone you can remember right now!

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING:

Never, NEVER, NEVER, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill, and a laxative on the same night!

The wooden bowl

Shared by BFF Josie's friend Rollie (thank you!), the following story is a reminder of how human actions can mold the little minds' perception of life and living.  It is a reminder that our words and deeds can create powerful impressions on children.

Let's aim to be the examples worth following! 

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The Wooden Bowl

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now. 

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult.. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.  When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.

'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. '

The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life.'

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes . 
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your
work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

FRIENDSHIP CANDLE 
NOTICE AT THE END, THE DATE THE CANDLE WAS STARTED.


GONNA GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS.
I am not going to be the one who lets it die.  I found it believable -- angels have walked beside me all my life--and they still do.
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This is to all of you who mean something to me, I pray for your happiness.

The Candle Of Love, Hope & Friendship
This candle was lit on the

15th of September, 1998

Someone who loves you has helped keep it alive by sending it to you.
Don't let The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die.
Pass It On To All Of Your Friends and Everyone You Love!
May God richly bless you!

Take 2: Children lost in the crowd

Every time I interact with school kids on my regular commute to and from work, the encounter often leaves a bad taste in my mouth. 

Today's children are so pampered by modern day conveniences that they have missed the opportunity to grow up like sensitive and caring individuals.  I wish they have the same role models I was lucky enough to look up to during my youth!

The following blog explains my disenchantment with the young ones in our midst.

Children lost in the crowd
(originally published February 18, 2011)

Dancing on the street

BFF Josie's friend (Rollie, who else!) shared this piece on a Pinoy traffic enforcer at the Araneta Center in the Philippines.  I have never seen one like this guy in America and it was a thrill to watch his traffic "presentation."

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SPEAKERS SHOULD BE ON :

This guy has style and it looks like the crowd loves him!

If you are having a tough day, take a moment to view this YouTube...

A Traffic Enforcer in the Philippines

For whiners

From Rollie (thanks!), BFF Josie's friend, comes this piece which illustrates the power of "getting what one asks for."

Visualization... the daily practice of mentally picturing what we want to see happen in our life... produces awesome rewards.  Imagining the positive and owning feelings of joy come from within us... and we have the power to make them come true. 

So if you want to experience daily joy, get in the constant groove of feeling your bliss.  The mind is a VERY powerful machine!

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People Who Complain

Will Get More Of What They’re Complaining About

One day, I was standing in a long line in the airport.

In front of the X-Ray machines, metal detectors, and tired security personnel.

Behind me was a balding middle-aged man who had so much anger in his face, a rock would melt under his gaze. He cursed, “F_ck, I can’t stand waiting. This is driving me nuts. Don’t you just hate long lines?”

I smiled.

My silence was enough to tell him, “You have a choice to be happy or miserable.”

Because at that moment, I felt happy.

Because I chose to be happy.

I was at peace with God and myself and the entire universe.

I ride planes a hundred times a year and I’ve long decided never to complain about the long lines.

Complaining is useless.

Instead, I appreciate the special gifts that long lines give me.

Long lines force me to chat with a friend, to read a book, to plan for the next 50 years of my life, to pray, to be totally useless, and to do absolutely nothing. Oh what peace!

Don’t complain.

I know of some people who complain before the trip begins.

By doing so, they “create” the misery that they’ll experience. Because their complaints become self-fulfilling prophecies.

That’s just how life works.

Instead of Complaining,

Imagine How You Want Your Journey To Play Out

Before each trip, I already make a deliberate decision and declare, “I will enjoy this amazing trip.”

The Bible says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” I believe that. So before leaving for a trip, I confess, “My journey will be very blessed!”

I also do something that I learned from Olympic champions:  In my mind, I visualize what I want to happen.

Part of an Olympic athlete’s training is visualization. Each morning, before he even runs, a sprinter will imagine his 100-meter dash. He imagines everything. The sound of the gun. The leap from the starting block. The wind on his face. The cheer of the crowd. The finish line’s ribbon on his chest. The gold medal around his neck.

And if it’s good enough for Olympians, I guess it’s good enough for me too.

Life Is A Journey;

It’s Up To You If You’ll Enjoy The Trip Or Not.

Remember:  Experience is not what happens to you.  Experience is what you do to what happens to you.

Each day, you’re moving closer to your destination.

Your destination is God.

Yet God is not only a destination, He also is your path.

So enjoy this journey called life.

At every step of the way, God is there.

May your dreams come true.

Take 2: The seventh sense

Joy is probably one of life's either-you-have-it-or-you-don't kind of gifts.  There are people rewarded with this precious blessing every day of their lives.  They instinctively express gratitude for everything that comes their way.  It is obvious that they have God in their lives.

People who are fortunate enough to have this seventh sense are able to enjoy life to the fullest.  It is not the material prosperity that finds them in a happy disposition.  Rather the little... and simplest... things bring them joy.  It is the knowledge that as long as they have the Good Lord in their heart, nothing can get them down.

The seventh sense
(originally published February 7, 2011)

Computer virus alert!

There have been... and always will be... viruses that get into our computers.  This past weekend I learned about a malware that can make us lose our Internet connection if we don't remedy the problem before the July 9th cutoff date.

Please refer to the news clip on this subject posted at the bottom.  I followed the instruction to visit dcwg.org to see if my PC was at risk.  Voila!  My computer received a clean bill of heath.  Thank You, Jesus!

If you don't fancy losing your connection to the Internet after July 9th, please take the time to do something RIGHT NOW.

Good luck!

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Thousands of infected computers may lose Internet service in July

Posted:   04/21/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT
April 21, 2012 7:28 AM GMTUpdated:   04/21/2012 01:28:59 AM MDT

By Lolita C. Baldor
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.

Unknown to most of them, their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. In a highly unusual response, the FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down.

Most victims don't even know their computers have been infected, although the malicious software probably has slowed their Web surfing and disabled their antivirus software, making their machines more vulnerable to other problems.

In November, the FBI and other authorities were preparing to take down a hacker ring that had been running an Internet ad scam on a massive network of infected computers.

"We started to realize that we might have a little bit of a problem on our hands because ... if we just pulled the plug on their criminal infrastructure and threw everybody in jail, the victims of this were going to be without Internet service," said Tom Grasso, an FBI supervisory special agent. "The average user would open up Internet Explorer and get 'page not found' and think the Internet is broken."

Rounding up rogue servers
On the night of the arrests, the agency brought in Paul Vixie, chairman and founder of Internet Systems Consortium, to install two Internet servers to take the place of the truckload of impounded rogue servers that infected computers were using. Federal officials planned to keep their servers online until March, giving everyone opportunity to clean their computers. But it wasn't enough time. A federal judge in New York extended the deadline until July.

Now, said Grasso, "the full-court press is on to get people to address this problem." And it's up to computer users to check their PCs.

This is what happened:
Hackers infected a network of probably more than 570,000 computers worldwide. They took advantage of vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Windows operating system to install malicious software on the victim computers. This turned off antivirus updates and changed the way the computers reconcile website addresses behind the scenes on the Internet's domain name system.

The DNS system is a network of servers that translates a Web address — such as ap.org — into the numerical addresses that computers use. Victim computers were reprogrammed to use rogue DNS servers owned by the attackers. This allowed the attackers to redirect computers to fraudulent versions of any website.

Scam netted hackers $14 million
The hackers earned profits from advertisements that appeared on websites that victims were tricked into visiting. The scam netted the hackers at least $14 million, according to the FBI. It also made thousands of computers reliant on the rogue servers for their Internet browsing.

When the FBI and others arrested six Estonians in November, the agency replaced the rogue servers with Vixie's clean ones. Installing and running the two substitute servers for eight months is costing the federal government about $87,000.

The number of victims is hard to pinpoint, but the FBI says it believes that on the day of the arrests, at least 568,000 unique Internet addresses were using the rogue servers.

Five months later, the FBI estimates the number is down to at least 360,000. The U.S. has the most, about 85,000, federal authorities said. Other countries with more than 20,000 each include Italy, India, United Kingdom and Germany. Smaller numbers are online in Spain, France, Canada, China and Mexico.

How to fix it
The FBI is encouraging Internet users to visit a website run by its security partner, dcwg.org, that will inform them whether their computer is infected and explain how to fix the problem. After July 9, infected computers won't be able to connect to the Internet.

The gorgeous fruit... Papaya

BFF Josie's work associate, Merlyn, passed along the following useful information.  Merlyn introduced my friend and her sister Wilma to this awesome fruit.  According to Merlyn, papaya is also a good way of cleaning our digestive system especially after meat consumption.  Thanks, ladies!

photo credit::  newspaper.li

The gorgeous Fruit....Papaya.... 

Make sure that you have some as often as possible. Read all about it.

  

Papaya was the only studied food found to halt breast cancer. Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly consumed in Mexico to determine their ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. These included avocado, black sapodilla, guava, mango, prickly pear cactus (nopal), pineapple, grapes, tomato, and papaya. They also evaluated beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and gallic acid contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, May issue).

Papaya is a store-house of cancer-fighting lycopene. The intense orangey-pink color of papaya means it is chock full of cancer fighting carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but lycopene is found in abundance. The construction of lycopene makes it highly reactive towards oxygen and free radicals. Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent. Epidemiological studies have indicated an inverse relationship between lycopene intake and prostate cancer risk. They showed that oral lycopene is highly bio available, accumulates in prostate tissue, and is localized in the nucleus of prostate epithelial cells. In addition to antioxidant activity, other experiments have indicated that lycopene induces cancer cell death, anti-metastatic activity, and the up-regulation of protective enzymes. Phases I and II studies have established the safety of lycopene supplementation. (Cancer Letter, October 8, 2008).

Prostate cancer was the subject of a study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer. In this study, green tea also exerted a powerful anti-cancer effect. When lycopene-rich foods were consumed with green tea, the combination was even more effective, an outcome the researchers credited to their synergy. (Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007).

Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the cell cycle to eliminate cancer. Organo-sulphur compounds called isothiocyanates are found in papaya. In animal experiments, isothiocyanates protected against cancers of the breast, lung, colon, pancreas, prostate, as well as leukemia, and they have the potential to prevent cancer in humans. Isothiocyanates have shown themselves capable of inhibiting both the formation and development of cancer cells through multiple pathways and mechanisms. (International Journal of Oncology, October, 2008). 

Researchers in Japan clarified the mechanisms of action in a type of isothiocyanate found in papaya known as BITC, which underlies the relationship between cell cycle regulation and appropriate cell death. When cancerous cells die on schedule, they are no longer a problem. The researchers established that BITC exerted cancer cell killing effects that were greater in the proliferating cells than in the quiescent cells. Cancer cells that are proliferating are much more dangerous than cancer cells that are in a state of dormancy. (Forum of Nutrition, 2009).

Enzymes from papaya digest proteins including those that protect tumors. The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree, also known as the paw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerful proteolytic enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions in the body. They promote digestion by helping to break down proteins from food into amino acids that can be recombined to produce protein useable by humans. Proteolytic enzymes protect the body from inflammation and help heal burns. They do a good job of digesting unwanted scar tissue both on the skin and under its surface. Being a proteolytic enzyme, papain is able to destroy intestinal parasites, which are composed mostly of protein. To rid the body of intestinal parasites, half a cup of papaya juice can be alternated each hour for twelve consecutive hours with the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice.

Research has shown that the physical and mental health of people is highly dependent on their ability to produce proteins they can use effectively. However, as people age, they produce less of the enzymes needed to effectively digest proteins from food and free needed amino acids. They are left with excessive amounts of undigested protein which can lead to overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the intestinal tract, and a lack of available amino acids. Eating papaya after a meal promotes digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal bacteria that were the casualties in the war against the unwanted bacteria. When the intestinal tract is well populated with friendly bacteria, the immune system is strengthened, and can protect better against flu and cancer.

Papaya contains fibrin, another useful compound not readily found in the plant kingdom. Fibrin reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the quality of blood cells, optimizing the ability of blood to flow through the circulatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing stokes. Proteolytic enzymes containing fibrin are a good idea for long plane rides to minimize the potential of blood clots in the legs. People who sit at a desk all day might want to use proteolytic enzymes too. Proteolytic enzymes are able to digest and destroy the defense shields of viruses, tumors, allergens, yeasts, and various forms of fungus. Once the shield is destroyed, tumors and invading organisms are extremely vulnerable and easily taken care of by the immune system. Undigested proteins can penetrate the gut and wind up in the bloodstream where they are treated by the immune system as invaders. If too many undigested proteins are floating around, the immune system becomes overburdened and unable to attend to the other tasks it was meant to do. Proteolytic enzymes can digest these rogue proteins, freeing up the immune system.

Let's ensure a slice of papaya every day in our diet. Papaya juice will be great.

Have a great day.....along with a slice of papaya!

References:

Papaya is Tasty Way to Fight Cancer and Poor Digestion

http://www.naturalnews.com/026372_cancer_papaya_enzymes.html

The Papaya Cancer Cure

http://www.ehow.com/way_5255329_papaya-cancer-cure.html

Papaya Sweet Answer to our Well Being and Health

http://www.traditionaloven.com/articles/124/papaya-sweet-pawpaw-answer-to-well-being-and-health

Papaya Leaf:  The anti-cancer treatment

http://www.huldaclarkzappers.com/php2/papayaleaf.php

Papaya tea may help fight cancer

http://youtu.be/YGe1UvF4bBU

 

Pinoy Songs of the 70's (Panahon ng Mga Ate at Kuya Natin) Volume 1‏

For transplanted Pinoys who miss the sounds of the homeland, this one's for you!

Many thanks to BFF Josie's friend Rollie for passing this on.

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Pinoy Singers of the 70's (Panahon ng Mga Ate at Kuya Natin) Volume 1

Go to YouTubePlay video Magpaka-baduy at magpaka-bakya muna tayo sandali. Sa mga tulad naming pinanganak nung taong 1965, nagkamalay sa mga kaganapan sa aming kapaligiran nung dekada '70 at nagdalaga nung dekada '80, … 00:14:42 Added on 11/10/10 19,190 views

Take 2: Mount Believe

Mount Believe was posted on this site the day after my 59th birthday last year.  Any believer who sees a mountain might share my profound belief that there is a Master Landscaper Who takes great care of everything around us... Someone I call GOD. 

Mount Believe

photo cred:  mmla.wsu.edu

Funny Pinoy signs

Someone decided to poke fun at some hilarious signs found in the Philippines.  Thanks to BFF Josie for sharing.

CAUTION:  Be prepared for obscene language in some cases.

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Here are some of the most innovative and funniest Filipino signs you'll find from all around the Philippines...

Glen the Squirrel

From Rollie (BFF Josie's friend) comes this heartwarming true story.  Thanks, R&J!

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Glen the Squirrel

The Moral of This Story is the Best Part!

Debby Cantlon, who plans to release Glen, the young squirrel, back into the wild, bottle-fed the infant squirrel after it was brought to her house.

When Cantlon took in the tiny creature and began caring for him, she found herself with an unlikely nurse's aide: her pregnant Papillion, Mademoiselle Giselle.

Glen was resting in a nest in a cage just days before Giselle was due to deliver her puppies. Cantlon and her husband watched as the dog dragged the squirrel's cage twice to her own bedside before she gave birth.

Cantlon was concerned, yet ultimately decided to allow the squirrel out and the inter-species bonding began.

Glen rides a puppy mosh pit of sorts, burrowing in for warmth after feeding, eventually working his way beneath his new litter mates.

Two days after giving birth, mama dog Giselle allowed Glen to nurse; family photos and a videotape show her encouraging him to suckle alongside her litter of five pups. Now, Glen mostly uses a bottle, but still snuggles with his 'siblings' in a mosh pit of puppies, rolling atop their bodies, and sinking in deeply for a nap.

Glen and his new litter mates, five Papillion puppies, get along together as if they were meant to.

Glen naps after feeding.

Glen makes himself at home with his new litter mates, nuzzling nose-to-nose for a nap after feeding.

Send this along to brighten someone's day!
Wouldn't it be nice if we could all get along like Glen and the gang?