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Teach the Children the True Meaning of Christmas

Teach the Children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that a now-a-day Christmas has forgotten! Teach the Children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man’s thoughts turning toward heaven. Teach the Children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of that promise. Teach the Children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness. Teach the Children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection. Teach the Children that Santa Claus symbolizes the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December. Teach the Children the holy pl...

Advise On Life

by Rachel Stephens In three words I can sum up everything that I learned about life, "It goes on." When the going gets tough, make yourself realize that no matter what your problem is, someone is and always will be fighting a harder battle. Tears don't help problems and whining won't make things better. Have faith but understand that faith makes things possible, not easier. Have hope but understand without doing anything nothing gets done. Be there when people need you, because in order to have friends you must first be one. Make the impossible, possible. Never give up! You only fail when you fail to try. Keep an open mind; you never know what you may learn. Never compromise your standards for anyone, do it for you. Remember that laughter makes the world go round. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose, see through the problem to find the solution. Don't make promises that you can't keep. Keep in mind, those who gossip to you will gossip about...

Driver's State of Mind

Last week, as I was driving home along España, a speeding bus almost side swept my right side mirror. I didn't actually see what happened, just heard the squeaking sound from the mirror, and when I checked it at home, there was a linear scratch on it. Driving in Metro Manila is really dangerous, especially with the so many reckless bus and truck drivers who think they are the "kings of the road". Some jeepney drivers feel the same way too and a handful of private vehicle drivers as well. With these people on the road, you can't help but practice defensive driving. Recently, a series of vehicular accidents happened all over the country, killing a significant number of people, including a beauty queen. These are proofs that there are already multitudes of "kings" on the road and their royal presence is alarming and should be stopped. I agree to stricter requirements in getting driver's licenses. While at it, let me share this article on driver's...

The Right Reaction

I always react to circumstances rationally. I am quick to override my initial insinct of extreme emotion because I have learned that the heart has the natural tendency to over react even over simple things. Many people unfortunately died already because of this. We go through a lot of stresses and if we are not in control of our emotions, we'll give up early. We have to learn how to smoothly accept the circumstance without raising the blood pressure and the heart rate. We should be able to stay calm even in panic. Let's master the art of deep breathing. It is always wise to remember that "everything works together for the good of those who are called according to (God's) purpose" and that He will not give you anything you can't handle.

Yuck: Few people correctly cover coughs, sneezes

Associated Press. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 Alas, here's more proof that most people have habits that aren't very sanitary — and sometimes can be plain disgusting. The good news is that about three of every four people cover their cough or sneeze, in at least a token attempt to prevent germs from flying through the air. The bad news is that most people — about two of three — used their hands to do it. "When you cough into your hands, you cover your hand in virus," said study author Nick Wilson , an associate professor of public health at the Otago University campus in Wellington. "Then you touch doorknobs, furniture and other things. And other people touch those and get viruses that way," he explained. Health officials recommend that people sneeze into their elbow, in a move sometimes called 'the Dracula ' for its resemblance to a vampire suddenly drawing up his cape. But only about 1 in 77 did that. Using a tissue or handkerchief...

Noynoy Aquino: The President

Today, the 15th President of our Republic, Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, was sworn to office. He is one person that never came to my mind before the elections as a possible leader of the country. But much has been said about what happened in the May 2010 elections and the guy won fair and square. Now, I set aside my doubts and will start supporting him, a responsibility that all of us should do as citizens of the country. Sincerely he said, “The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. Sa inyong mga nag-isip pa kung tutulong kayo sa pagpasan ng ating krus, isa lang ang aking tanong – kung kailan tayo nanalo, saka pa ba kayo susuko? Kayo ang boss ko, kaya’t hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo… Samahan ninyo ako sa pagtatapos ng laban na ito. Tayo na sa tuwid na landas.”

Too Much X-ray or CT Scan can Kill You!

By Marilyn Marchione, AP Medical Writer Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer – Mon Jun 14, 10:59 am ET We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It's true that we get too much radiation. But it's not from those sources — it's from too many medical tests. Too much radiation raises the risk of cancer. That risk is growing because people in everyday situations are getting imaging tests far too often. Of the many ways people are overtested and overtreated, imaging is one of the most common and insidious. CT scans — "super X-rays" that give fast, extremely detailed images — have soared in use over the last decade, often replacing tests that don't require radiation, such as ultrasound and MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging. Radiation is a hidden danger — you don't feel it when you get it, and any damage usually doesn't show up for years. Taken individually, tests that use radiation pose little risk. Over time...