- Sunday, December 14, 2008, 20:16
- Arts and Literature, featured
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A traditional Christmas dinner in early England was the head of a pig prepared with mustard.
According to historical accounts, the first Christmas in the Philippines was celebrated 200 years before Ferdinand Magellan discovered the country for the western world, likely between the years 1280 and 1320 AD.
Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday. This tradition began ...
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- Saturday, December 13, 2008, 20:19
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1. Don’t start with profundities.
Rather than jumping in with lengthy daily meditation or answering deep questions of self-identity, start with the basics, like going to sleep at a decent hour and not letting yourself get too hungry. Science backs this up; these two factors have a big impact on happiness. Learn how to Get a Good Night's Sleep.
2. Do let the sun go down on anger.
Studies show ...
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- Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 16:05
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The Baguio Centennial logo is visually divided into four main parts making up the wings of the butterfly. Each distinct part is given a specific color that suggests the four elements of earth (green), fire (red), air (yellow), and water (blue). Within each wing are stylized forms that portray the city's physical, cultural, and social aspects:
Blue Wing: dancing figures symbolize the people of Baguio, its ...
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- Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 19:06
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The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) today issued the following fire safety tips following the death of seven people in an incident in Mandaluyong City and the loss of 105 houses in Cebu City over the weekend.
1. Avoid electrical overloading.
2. Unplug all electrical appliances after every use.
3. Check all electrical installations regularly.
4. Check gas stoves and LPG tanks for leaks.
5. Keep children away from flammable ...
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- Thursday, November 6, 2008, 0:12
- Arts and Literature
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Sometimes in life, you find a special
friend; Someone who changes your life
just by being part of it. Someone who
makes you laugh until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe that
there
really is good in the world. Someone who
convinces you that there really is an
unlocked door just waiting for you to
open it. This is Forever Friendship.
When you're down, and the world seems
dark and empty, Your forever friend
lifts ...
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- Thursday, November 6, 2008, 0:09
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You My friend You don't always show it, but I know that you care. You My friend If I'd ever need you, I know you'd be there. You I'm glad you're my friend. Your smile makes me smile. Your pain makes me hurt. You My friend I want you to know: If you need me--I'm there. make you happy, make you laugh. You My friend ...
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- Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 18:30
- Arts and Literature
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Agence France-Presse |
HONG KONG - A novel exploring India's obsession with celebrity is one of five books, two of which were written by Filipino authors, that are shortlisted for a major Asian literary prize, organizers said Wednesday.
"The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay" by Mumbai-based author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi is among the titles shortlisted for the second Man Asian Literary Prize, which is open to novels that ...
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- Thursday, September 25, 2008, 22:07
- Arts and Literature
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The greatest dillema that I faced happened at the most unexpected time of my life. I wasn't certain about the exact place & time but I am pretty sure of the person involved. The only time I got so confused & really didn't know what to do.
The story is like this...
I met her at the campus, we were sophomores then, she was my clasmate but ...
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- Thursday, September 25, 2008, 21:53
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Check this out! I've also included it to my list: "Yet Another Favorite Poem" Ever!
I never seek but you have found me
I never asked for you but you came
I never knocked but you opened the door.
That's how you entered into my life...
You showered me with so much love
You made me feel special no one has done
You brought joy and completed my life
The moment you held ...
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- Thursday, September 25, 2008, 21:43
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You may not know me, but I know everything about you.Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up.Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways.Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image.Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being.Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring.Acts 17:28
I knew you even before ...
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