I Can Only Imagine



One of my favorite songs this brought me to tears number of times. I always listen this especially when I'm down and depressed, this song gives comfort and feeling that you don't know. The best line in this songs for me is " I can only imagine what it be like when I walk by your side". Just imagine that you are walking with Jesus and talking to him. And thinking what will you say to Him and what He will tell you. The song is a drug for me keep me in pace and in track. Hope this will be a drug also for you and give you comfort.

The Correct Way Of Eating Fruits

Is there such thing as correct eating of fruits? Yes, there is! I was awed after reading this email I received from my friend. What we always think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it,and just popping it into our mouths. It's not so easy as what we think. It's important to know how, and when to eat. What is the correct way of eating fruits?

* IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

*FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH


If you eat fruits like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss, and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.


Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.

In the meantime the whole meal rots, and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat water-melon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat bananas, I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food, and produces gas, and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits like orange, and lemon are acidic, because
all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did a research on this
matter.

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness, and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT From the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat Cooked fruits, because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste.

Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice.
If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must Let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.

Just eat fruits, and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!


KIWI:
Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY:
Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessels-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE :
Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 -4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON:
Coolest Thirst Quencher Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA
& PAPAYA: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking Cold water after meal = Cancer!

Can you believe this?

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.

Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down, and be Absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.

Very soon, this will turn into fats, and lead to cancer.

It is best to Drink hot soup, HOT TEA or warm water after a meal.

Mother Teresa Quotes

"Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family. Be holy--let us pray."

"There is no greater sickness in the world today than the lack of love."

"We can do no great things; only small things with great love."

"God loves a cheerful giver. She or he gives best who gives with a smile."

"The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread."

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."

"We need to find God, and God cannot be found in noise and restlessness.God is the friend of silence. See how nature--trees and flowers and grass--grow in silence. See the stars, the moon, and the sun, how they move in silence. The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life."

"God made the world rich enough to feed and clothe all human beings."

"Love does not measure; it just gives."

Miracles Happen Everyday

This song talks that miracle are not only those that we can see really drastic changes to somebody like seeing blind to see but miracles can just be a simple change of heart,seeing constant everyday and seeing somebody grow. Like a line in the lyrics "The sun comes up and shines so bright It disappears again at night It's just another ordinary miracle today" , that miracles can be seen everyday if we want to. What an awesome song!



Official Sound Track of Charlotte's Web Movie

Sarah Mclachlan - Ordinary Miracle

It's not that usual when everything is beautiful
It's just another ordinary miracle today

The sky knows when its time to snow
You don't need to teach a seed to grow
It's just another ordinary miracle today

Life is like a gift they say
Wrapped up for you everyday
Open up and find a way
To give some of your own

Isn't it remarkable?
Like every time a raindrop falls
It's just another ordinary miracle today

Birds in winter have their fling
And always make it home by spring
It's just another ordinary miracle today

When you wake up everyday
Please don't throw your dreams away
Hold them close to your heart
Cause we are all a part
Of the ordinary miracle

Ordinary miracle
Do you want to see a miracle?

It seems so exceptional
That things just work out after all
It's just another ordinary miracle today

The sun comes up and shines so bright
It disappears again at night
It's just another ordinary miracle today

Ooohh Oooohh

It's just another ordinary miracle today

Cebu's Best Beach Resort

Looking for resorts in Cebu?

Its one of the best time to go for beach since its not peak season. Usually prices will drop from 20-50% of the usual price, that's why most travelers will wait for this season. My friend is planning to go home for a short holiday together with his Malay friend and I told him his friend would want to have the best resorts but would not tear the pocket then go for any of these resorts. Like Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort:



Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort is located on tranquil Sumilon Island. The Island remains as one of Cebu's best kept secrets and is found on the southeastern tip of the mainland. It is 125 kilometers from Cebu City and is in close proximity to Dumaguete. The island has an area of 24 hectares and is surrounded by crystal clear waters with varying aquamarine hues. It is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and was made a fish sanctuary in 1974 under the guidance of Siliman University Marine Reserve. During dives, one will find varied marine species and even occasional sightings of black tip sharks. Pristine white sand beaches are situated in different areas in Sumilon.



How to get there?

There are daily flights between Manila and Cebu City. From Cebu City, guests can take a scenic drive through the southern coastal towns of mainland Cebu. The ride offers glimpses of both Filipino urban and rural life, as well as its historical past that help form the local culture. Once outside the city limits, a relaxing trip begins through a tree-canopied highway with breathtaking views of the eastern seashores. The following are towns and places of interest along the way:

Carcar
Location : 46.3 km.South of Cebu City
Town Fiesta : November 25
Patron Saint : St. Catherine of Alexandria
Places of Interest:
-Balay’ng Tisa (Don Ramon Sarmiento’s Manor, built Feb. 2, 1859)
- Spanish Kiosk
-17th century church
-Villadolid Watchtowers
-Monument of Leon Kilat
- Caves in Barangay Mainit

Argao
Location : 66.9 km. South of Cebu City
Town Fiesta : September 28 - 29
Patron Saint Michael Archangel
Places of Interest:
-Beaches (Mahayahay, Mahawak, Kawit,Sunshine, Looc)
-Cave Lantoy (with streams, lake and spring inside it)
-Cave Kahilum (Bats live inside)
-Balay ug Colon Cave

Dalaguete

Location : 85.1 kms.S of Cebu City
Town Fiesta : February 9 - 10
Patron Saint : San Guillermo
Places of Interest:
-Centuries-old church
-Mantalongon Market
-Osmeña Peak
-Beach resorts

Boljoon
Location : 103 km South of Cebu City
Town Fiesta : 2nd Sunday of November
Patron Saint : San Patrocinio de Maria
Places of Interest:
-Centuries old church with separate belfry
-Eli - natural barrier against Moro raids Watchtowers

Oslob
Location : 117 kms. South of Cebu
Town Fiesta : December 8
Patron Saint : Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepcion
Places of Interest:
-Old Spanish cuartel ruins
-1788 church belfry
-Spanish era gazebo
-Nigad tree - centuries old legendary tree
- “Mainit” medicinal hot springs
-Sumilon Island - Marine Sanctuary, ideal for deep sea diving
-St. Joseph Church - Nueva Caceres





Activities:
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Library
  • Birdwatching
  • Lounging at the Payag-Payag
  • Cave Tours
  • Romantic Beach Picnic
  • Evening Dinner Parties
  • Sunset Picnic on the Water (Subject to weather conditions)
  • Fishing in the Lagoon
  • Hiking in Sumilon
  • Sumilon Island Massage
  • Island Hopping Tours
  • Scenic Boat Tour around the Island
  • Lagoon Paddle Boat Adventure
  • Trekking

  • For online booking you can check this website or for more information
    www.bluewater.com.ph

    Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort
    Sumilon Island, Oslob
    Cebu 6025
    Philippines
    Telefax No. (63) (32) 481-0801


    What's with the First Letter of the Name?



    Does your name begin with: A
    You are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up-front person. You often don't get hints & you ever pass any. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is! Intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important for you. You tend to be very practical, & not very emotional your choices are very good & can only lead to trouble. You are very self satisfied & egoistic.


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    Does your name begin with: B
    You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as a ______expression of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your ______expression of endearments, and particular when it comes to love. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite & feelings. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment.


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    Does your name begin with: C
    You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good-looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to hold out on affection until you receive this You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without.


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    Does your name begin with: D
    Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full Steam ahead in your suit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement's, sometimes possessive and jealous. You are very sharp & talented often with sense of humor. When people bother to look deep inside they cannot resist what they see. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open attitude. You get jealous of other people and lose your temper.


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    Does your name begin with: E
    Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion you hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while-it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important. But once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. You will fall asleep with a good book. Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book to a lover)


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    Does your name begin with: F
    You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are a born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are a favorite fantasy past time. You can be a very generous lover. ___________________________________________________________
    Does your name begin with: G

    You are fastidious, seeking perfection within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is your intellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status. You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of stimulation, because you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active-never tiring out. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to people. ___________________________________________________________
    Does your name begin with: H

    You seek a mate who can enhance your zest for life, fun & everything you seek for. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. You are very affectionate & very strong. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be very careful with your every move and equally cautious in your involvements often, as you believe that you have to look out for yourself. You are a sensual and patient lover. You will hold off till everything meets your full approval. You are a perfectionist, hard to satisfy and strong in your beliefs. Not influential, you always stand your ground. People can always count on you to stand by them in a crisis. You are a dreamer with/ a passion for life.


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    Does your name begin with: I (mran)
    You have a great need to be loved, appreciated... even worshiped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You like necking spend hours just touching feeling & exploring. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of ______expression. You bore easily and thus require adventure and change. Your commitments don't last very long & you often tend to stray. Loyalty is not one of your strong points. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful.


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    Does your name begin with: J
    You are blessed with a great deal of physical energy. When used for a good cause there is nothing to stop you, except maybe that they aren't always used for the good. (you could dance all night.) You respond to the thrill of the chase and the challenge of the mating game. You can carry on great romances in your head. At heart you are a roamer and need to set out on your own every so often. You will carry on long- distance relationships with ease. You are idealistic and need to believe in love. You have a need to be nurtured deep within.


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    Does your name begin with: K
    You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind-natured & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.


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    Does your name begin with: L
    You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your ______expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. "You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated ".


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    Does your name begin with: M
    You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know that Appearances can lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but something of a skilled technician. You can easily go to extremes, though, running the gamut from insatiability to boredom with the whole idea of love. You can be highly critical of you mate, seeking perfection in both of you. It is not easy to find someone who can meet your standards. You have difficulty expressing emotions and drawing close to lovers. You are often selfish, thinking you are always right no matter what. You never give in. Winning is your prime desire- at any cost. You often forget friends and family and you live for the moment.


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    Does your name begin with: N
    You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You believe in total freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of energy is inexhaustible. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You also enjoy mothering your mate. You often have the greatest love affairs all by yourself, in your head. You are very imaginative.


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    Does your name begin with: O
    You are very interested in fun activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your energy into making money and/or seeking we. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Love is serious business; thus you demand intensity, diversity and are willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check.


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    Does your name begin with: P
    You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or Reputation. Appearances count. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes. You are relatively free of hang- ups.You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.


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    Does your name begin with: Q
    You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people because of their ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and conversation to turn you on and keep you going.


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    Does your name begin with: R
    You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is not very important to you. You have to be proved to be worthy for a partner. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.


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    Does your name begin with: S
    For you, it is pleasure before business. You can be romantically idealistic to a fault and is capable of much sensuality. But you never loose control of your emotions. Once you make the commitment you stick like glue. You could get jealous and possessive. You tend to be very selfish often regarding yourself as the only human being on the planet.. You like being the centre of attention. You are very caring sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. Turned on by soft lights, romantic thoughts. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role, or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind nature & sweet, which is found to be attractive by man! y. You are a good friend.


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    Does your name begin with: T
    You are very sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. You like someone who takes the lead. Music, soft lights & romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasize & tend to fall in & out of love soon. When in love you are romantic, idealistic, mushy & extremely. You enjoy having your senses & your feelings stimulated, titillated & teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, all in your own head. Once you put your mind to something you manage to stand by it and see your dreams through. You aren't very good at expressing your feelings. You like things your own way. You do not like change, you like to hold on to things. This may not always be good because if given an opportunity things may develop into great things. You work your way to the top. Attention must be given to what others say because even though y! you don't want to hear it their advice may turn out to save your life. !


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    Does your name begin with: U
    You are enthusiastic & at you’re happiest when in love. When not in love you're in love with love and always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as challenge. You are a roamer & needs adventure, excitement freedom. You enjoy giving gifts & looking good. You are willing to put others feelings above yours.


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    Does your name begin with: V
    You are individualistic & you need freedom, space & excitement. You wait till you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching her/him out. You feel a need to get into his/her head to see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. You believe that age is no barrier. You are good at responding to danger, fear & suspense.


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    Does your name begin with: W
    You are very proud, determined & refuses to take no for an answer when it come to love. Your ego is at stake all the time. You are romantic, idealistic, often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner for who she or he really is. You feel deeply about love & tend to throw all of your self into a relationship. Nothing is too good for your lover. You like playing love games.


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    Does your name begin with: X
    You need constant stimulation because you get bored quickly. You can handle more than 1 relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You can do 2 things at once. You are very talented.


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    Does your name begin with: Y
    You are sensual & very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forget the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation. However if you can make money you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.


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    Does your name begin with: Z
    You are very romantic but show feels that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate & attracting people who have unusual trouble. You see yourself as a lover's saviour.


    Fly Away

    Corrine May- Fly Away

    Just want to share you this great song from Corrine May, and to those who don't know Corrine is a Singaporean Singer who now based in California.


    When will you be home? she asks, as we watch the planes take off
    We both know we have no clear answer to where my dreams may lead
    She's watched me as i crawled and stumbled
    As a child, she was my world
    And now to let me go, I know she bleeds, and yet she says to me

    You can fly so high Keep your gaze upon the sky
    I'll be praying every step along the way
    Even though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far apart
    I love you too much to make you stay
    Baby fly away

    Autumn leaves fell into spring time and Silver-painted hair
    Daddy called one evening saying "We need you. Please come back"
    When I saw her laying in her bed Fragile as a child
    Pale just like an angel taking flight
    I held her as I cried

    You can fly so high Keep your gaze upon the sky
    I'll be praying every step along the way
    Even though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far apart
    I love you too much to make you stay
    Baby fly away


    Subject: Shocking Info About Jesus(Please Circulate)



    Hi To All I received this email from my friend about a film about Jesus and His disciples as homosexuals hope you read this post and put it in your blog also to make this movie totally banned:


    The movie Corpus Christi is due to be released this June to Aug. I totally agree with the message below.

    Lets stand for what we believe in and stop the mockery of Jesus Christ our Savior. If the Muslims do what they do, where do we stand as Christians? At the risk of a bit of inconvenience, I'm forwarding this to all I think would appreciate it too. Please help us prevent such offences against our Lord. It will take you 4 minutes! If you are not interested, and do not have the 4 Minutes it will take to do this, please don't complain when God does not have time for you, because He is far busier than we are.

    A disgusting film set to appear in America later this year depicts Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals! As a play, this has already been in theatres for a while. It's called ' Corpus Christi ' which means 'The Christ Body.' It's a revolting mockery of our Lord. But we can make a difference. That's why I am sending this e-mail to you. Will you please add your name to the bottom of the list at the end of this e-mail? If you do, we will be able to prevent this film from showing in America and South Africa .

    Hey, it's worth a shot! Apparently, some regions in Europe have already banned the film. All we need is a lot of signatures! Remember, Jesus said 'Deny Me on earth and I'll deny you before my Father'.

    Hit forward, and when it comes up, delete any e-mail addresses, fill in whom you want to send it to, scroll down to the last name and add yours to the list. When it reaches 500 please send to
    homasg@softhome. net

    IF WE WORK TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS.
    Thank You!

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    > 99 Janine Wilson - RSA
    > 100 Salomie Tolmay - RSA
    > 101Johan Rossouw - RSA
    > 102 Hoffie Rossouw RSA
    > 103 Ian Thompson
    > 104 Sandy Thompson - RSA
    > 105. TILLY PILLAY- RSA
    > 106 Lorraine Syster - RSA
    > 107 Erica Delport - RSA
    > 108 Morne Delport - RSA
    > 109 Lynette Diedericks RSA
    > 110 Riaan de Lange
    > 111 Elzette de Lange
    > 112 Elone de Lange
    > 113 Anrich de Lange
    > 114 Albert van Herk - RSA
    > 115 Elize van Herk - RSA
    > 116 Michelle du Preez - RSA
    > 117 Herman Kloppers - Dubai
    > 118 Phyllis Kloppers - Dubai
    > 119 Jaco Botes- Abu Dhabi
    > 120 Dalene Botes-Abu Dhabi
    > 121 Monya-Lirie Botes- Abu Dhabi
    > 122 Marli Botes- Abu Dhabi
    > 123 Sophia van Rooyen - RSA
    > 124 Frans van Rooyen - RSA
    > 125 Roeline Venter - RSA
    > 126 Melishea Herbst - KZN
    > 127 Willie Herbst - KZN
    > 128 Armand Herbst - KZN
    > 129 Wiehahn Herbst - KZN
    > 130 Martha Hattingh---SA
    > 131 Annelien Weber---SA
    > 132 Sannette van Zyl - SA
    > 133 Ramona Melwich - SA
    > 134 Natasha Nieuwoudt - SA
    > 135 Alicia Zeerman - SA
    > 136 Dawie Louw - SA
    > 137 Alex Bell - SA
    > 138 Dolf Smook - Pretoria SA
    > 139 Vanessa Hempel - Waverley , Pretoria , SA
    > 140 Tyron Oliphant - Waverley , Pretoria , SA1
    > 141 Attie van Staden - Waverley , Pretoria , SA
    > 142 Jane Msweli - Soshanguve SA
    > 143 Nomfundo Ali - Soshanguve SA
    > 144 Adriaan Fondse - Cape town SA
    > 145 Izelle Zwanepoel - Pretoria SA
    > 146Jean-Mari du Plessis - JHB SA
    > 147 Annatjie du Plessis - JHB SA
    > 148Pieter du Plessis - JHB SA
    > 149 Natanya Holtzhausen - JHB SA
    > 150 Carli Holtzhausen - JHB SA
    > 151 Anita Roos
    > 152 Rachel Nel
    > 153. SUZIE ERASMUS - RSA JHB
    > 154. EDWIN ERASMUS SNR
    > 155.SEANAN ERASMUS
    > 156. JACKIE STAEVENSON
    > 157. GEORGE STEVENSON
    > 158. EDWIN ERASMUS JNR
    > 159. RIEGERT ERASMUS
    > 160. ALAN ERASMUS
    > 161. Frederick Stevenson
    > 162. George Stevenson
    > 163.Johanna Stevenson
    > 164. Deirdre Stevenson
    > 165. Sandra Strydom - Centurion
    > 166. Marian Leitner SA/Dubai
    > 167. Mauritz Strydom - Centurion
    > 168. Heinrich Strydom - Centurion
    > 169 Stephan Strydom Centurion
    > 170 Alain Du Plessis- Dubai (UAE)
    > 171 Alison Bealey - Zimbabwe
    > 172 John Bealey - Zimbabwe
    > 173 Maggie Plunkett- england
    > 174 les Plunkett - england
    > 175 SIVA CAPELL UK
    > 176 Mike Goldberg - Perth , WA
    > 177 Frankie Goldberg - Perth , WA
    > 178 Noel Davies Perth WA
    > 179 Pat Davies Perth WA
    > 180 John Soet Perth WA
    > 181 Delphine Soet Perth WA
    > 182 Patricia Stewart Busselton WA
    > 183 W Crow WA
    > 184 Albert Lee
    > 185 June Lee
    > 186. Daniel Ong
    > 187. Margaret Ong
    > 189 Herbert Yeo
    > 190 Pauline Yeo
    > 191. Joseph Tan
    > 192.Evelyn Tan
    > 193 Grace Lee
    > 194 Don Chequer
    > 195 Meng Chequer
    > 196 Joe Carroll
    > 197 Lorna Carrier Perth WA
    > 198 Brian Carrier Perth WA
    > 199 Stephen Chung Singapore
    > 200 Irene Ding Singapore
    > 201 Cecilia Lawrence - England
    > 202 Cherrie Clyne - England
    > 203 April Netto - Canada
    > 204 Daniel Netto - Canada
    > 205 Olwyn Almeida AKL- NZ
    > 206 Cynthia Almeida Akl -nz
    > 207 Samantha Almeida NZ
    > 208 Rachael Almeida AKL- NZ
    > 209 Ingrid DSouza AKL - NZ
    > 210 Neil DSouza AKL - NZ
    > 211 Neysa DSouza AKL - NZ
    > 212 Florence DSouza
    > 213.Annlyn Lopez, NZ
    > 214.Francis Lopez, NZ
    > 215.Rochelle Lopez NZ
    > 216.Keegan Lopez, NZ
    > 217.Virginia Pereira , India
    > 218. Ingrid Furtado, DXB
    > 219. Ramona Rocha, NZ
    > 220. Louella Fernandes, NZ
    > 221. Marilyn Lobo, NZ
    > 222. Dominic Coutinho, NZ
    > 223. Carmeline Coutinho, NZ
    > 224. Renuka Lazarus , India
    > 225. Ida dsouza, India
    > 226. Wendel Dsouza , Florida , USA
    > 227. Ricardo Maduram , CA , USA
    > 226. Jonathan D'Mello, India
    > 227. roger rodricks, india
    > 228. louane rodrigues , India
    > 229.Ann Rodrigues - Oman
    > 230. Catherine Dias – Oman
    > 231 Marie de Silva , Oman
    > 232 Elizabeth D'Souza, India
    > 233 Melisa Dias , Oman
    > 234 Anisha Dias, Oman
    > 235 Anthony Dias , Oman
    > 236Andrea Gracias - Singapore
    > 237 Abercio Valadares
    > 238 Greta Valadares
    > 239 Lester D'Souza, Canada
    > 240 Maureen D'Souza, Canada
    > 241 Brian Rebello, Canada
    > 242 Wendy Rebello, Canada
    > 243 Bruce Rebello, Canada
    > 244 Rosy D'Souza . Mumbai
    > 245 Violet Fernandes , Canada
    > 246 Maxie D'Souza Canada
    > 247 Francis D'Costa
    > 248 Santosh Shetty, Canada
    > 248 Savio Rodrigues , Canada
    > 249. Sharon Rodrigues , Canada
    > 250. Stacey Rodrigues , Canada
    > 251. Stanwin Rodrigues , Canada
    > 252. Jennine Ehlers
    > 253. C. Pereira
    > 254. N. Gomes
    > 255. Lalit Lobo
    > 256. Jasmine Lobo
    > [Henriques, Intia (JUS)]
    > 257. Rohit Lobo
    > 258. Rosita Lobo
    > 259. Intia Henriques
    > 260.Guilroy henriques
    > 261. Shawn Henriques
    > 262. Denver Henriques
    > 263 Ava DSouza
    > 264 Carlos DSouza
    > 265 Carol Dsouza
    > 266 Cheryl DSouza
    > 267 Kenneth D'Cruz, Mumbai
    > 268 Dianne D'Cruz, Mumbai
    > 269 Gillian D'Cruz, Mumbai
    > 270 Debra D'Cruz, Mumbai
    > 271 Leena D'Souza, Mumbai
    > 272 Joan A. M. D'Souza, Mumbai
    > 273 Cara F. D'Souza
    > 274 Cynthia Gracias
    > 275 Vera Colaco, Canada
    > 276 Francis Colaco, Canada
    > 277 Rachel Colaco, Canada
    > 278 Ryan Colaco, Canada
    > 279 Tania DE Souza Canada
    > 280. Edgar De Souza Canada
    > 281 Nicholas De Souza
    > 282 Aaron De Souza Canada
    > 283 Stephen De Souza Canada
    > 284 Henrietta Sequeira Canada
    > 285 Yvonne Lawrence 286Joyce DCunha
    > 287 Blanche Fernandes
    > 288 Danilo Noronha - KSA
    > 289 Josaph Irudayaraj - KSA
    > 290 Mark Henry Roncesvalles - KSA
    > 300. Garcia, Jesus Aquino -KSA
    > 300. Jo-Ann Llanes - KSA
    > 301. Ma. Theresa Seballos-PH
    > 302. Liberty Sambua - PH
    > 303 Analiza Padilla - PH
    > 304 Cyndi Yumping - PH
    > 305 Mar T. Lalaguna-PH
    > 306 Martha Cecilia S. Briones- PH
    > 307 Tess Luague
    > 308 Gildz Banzon - PH
    > 309. ELEANOR C. YAP - PHILIPPINES
    > 310. ROCHELLE P. SURIGAO-PH
    > 311. BERNARDINO D. LINSANGAN-PH
    > 312. JOAO D. LINSANGAN-PH
    > 313. DALENIA LINSANGAN-PH
    > 314. Gerry Kahayon - PH
    > 315. My Mendoza.Ph
    > 316 Irish Tagle PH
    > 317. Aida Morales PH
    > 318. Elizabeth Q.. Victa PH
    > 319. Golda Julia Soriano Gapuz PH
    > 320. Gloria B. Soriano PH
    > 321. Trix C. Garces PH
    > 322. Maricelle D. Agtay - Philippines
    > 323.MYRNA G.CAJILOG- PH
    > 324.URSO A.CAJILOG - PH
    > 325..UNNI MATTHEW G.CAJILOG -PH
    > 326.MARC ULLYSSES G.CAJILOG - PH
    > 327. Van Apolinar B. Cagulada - Bohol , Philippines
    > 328. Monica A. Cagulada - Bohol , Philippines
    > 329. Vangee-Nieves A. Cagulada - Bohol , Philippines
    > 330. Fr. Columbano Ma. B. Adag, OSB - Malaybalay City Phils.
    > 331. Edgardo P. Castro, Jr., PH
    > 332. Fernando G. Balmocena, Jr. - Philippines
    > 333. Eden Cañares - Philippines
    > 334. Fely Canares - USA
    > 335. Philip Rabulan - USA
    > 336. Remy Santiago-Sinha
    > 337. Ross Martin - TO
    > 338. Myrlene Martin - TO
    > 339. April Martin - TO
    > 340. Isiah Martin - TO
    > 341. Eric Martin - ON
    > 342. Minda Martin - ON
    > 343. Nigel Martin - ON
    > 344. Nathan Martin - ON
    >
    345. Norman Legata - Phil

    346. Marilou Legata - Phil

    347. Joaquin Legata - Phil

    348. Sancho Legata - Phil

    349. Mary Edi-Ann Alfeche-Ph
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    Michael Jayson Santiago Laquindanum

    350. Nerissa Mayubay

    [don] 351 Don Tuazon

    352. Arnold T.Estipona - Philippines

    353. Sammy Benito – Philippines

    354. Ronaldo P. dela Razan - Philippines

    355. Romeo P. Angeles - US

    356. Roslynn Dijamco - Philippines

    357.Armie Lynn Baria-Almoradie - US

    358. Shemna R. Ducay - Philippines

    359. Segundo Abrea, Jr. "bre_ambungan" - Martinsville, IN USA

    360. Nathaniel S. Lawis - Pasir Ris, Singapore

    361. Melvin A. Briones - Pasir Ris, Singapore
    362.


    > Hit forward, and when it comes up, delete any e-mail addresses, fill in whom you want to send it to, scroll down to the last name and add yours to the list. When it reaches 500 please send to homasg@softhome. net

    Father And Son

    This is part 2 of my previous post about a story of a father and son. I received this email from a friend again and I was so inspired about the story. The story was really a manifestation of so much faith that with all the impossibles and those beyond imaginations are possible with God. Just want to share this to you how blessed we are to have an awesome God. Here's the story and the video from www.GodTube.com

    Here's the story:

    A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'. The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together.
    Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.' To which, his father said 'Yes' too.

    For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever.
    The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island. Father and son went on to complete the race together.

    Here's the video:


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    The World's Most Expensive University

    This might be not new to some but for me its really something new for me and to some. And I kinda wondered also why those schools I think to be the most expensive is not even in the list, giving the reputation of the university and the alumni of these schools also can't be put in to one's pocket considering how big they are. Although this criteria may not be the major at stake but for some basis also it could be.

    This may surprise you: The world’s most expensive universities are not those institutions in the Ivy League schools of America’s elite like Harvard or Princeton nor ancient universities like Cambridge or Oxford in the United Kingdom. I got this from Forbes' website http://www.forbes.com according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the most expensive four-year university in the U.S. (and most likely the world) is Washington, D.C.’s George Washington University, with a price tag of $39,240 in 2007-2008.

    George Washington University

    Washington, D.C.,USA
    Current annual tuition and fees: $39,240
    It’s the most expensive four-year university in the United States--and most likely the world. Located just blocks from the White House and State Department according to Forbes website
    it’s also about $3,300 more per year than cross-town rival Georgetown University, the next priciest school in Washington. Officials point out also that the school offers more need-based financial aid than any other university in the country. So maybe the school provide student loans, I was a loan specialist before for student loans this loan is called the Perkins loan usually with 5% interest rate the good thing because its fixed. Its more or like study now pay later scheme.

    On top of this for me its not more about the school but with the student. Although school does matter but, what's the point of enrolling in an expensive school if its just for the sake of enrolling but not with the right intention no point at all just a waste. It should be the right intention plus great school that will create a creamiest cream of the top.

    11 Things They Don’t Teach In High School According to Bill Gates

    Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.


    Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!


    Rule 2 : The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.


    Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.


    Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.


    Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.


    Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.


    Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.


    Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.


    Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.


    Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.


    Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

    If you can read this - Thank a teacher

    Constantly learning,

    Nathan

    10 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. They think that they are eating less by skipping breakfast, but in fact the opposite happens since they get so hungry at lunch they eat without any control. 80% of obese people skip breakfast. Think of that! Avoid white sugar, juices, croissant and white bread and get eggs, high fiber cereals or low fat cheese with one cup of coffee or tea.

    2. Overeating
    It causes hardening of the brain arteries, hypertension and small strokes leading to a decrease in mental power.

    3. Smoking
    It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.With 4000 different chemicals per cigarette it should not be surprising.

    4. High Sugar consumption
    Too much sugar will stimulate insulin secretion thereby causing reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar later)thus interfering with brain development.

    5. Minimize Pollution
    Minimize 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. Keep you AC in your car on "air recirculation mode" to avoid inhaling other car's fume.Avoid pesticides brought into your home and food.

    6. Sleep Deprivation
    Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells. You are more likely to get good sleep if you avoid heavy late evening meals, avoid cafeine after 2PM, exercise 30 minutes every day and go to bed at the same time every night.

    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. Drinking too much alcohol and taking too many drugs.
    Avoid alcohol. Do not take Prozac and Valium unless absolutely necessary. Use antioxidants and rely instead on regular exercice to fight burn-out, stress and depression.

    9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
    Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage. Never retire as long as you are in good health.

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

    Read This If You Have Time

    Walking Away
    By Lesley Jeanne Y. Cordero

    At 27, how can one simply say “No, thank you” and walk away from the lure of power, fame, and money… not once but, twice?
    In February 2006, I started working as a legislative officer of a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines . I had my ticket to the fast lane where the political exposure was infinite and the opportunities were limitless. For a new lawyer who is fresh out of law school, I could not help but be overwhelmed by the immensity of the power entrusted to me. I had an inside scoop of the inner workings in the hallowed halls of the Philippine Senate; I saw how the lawmakers of our country called the shots and made crucial decisions during crunch time; and I witnessed the events that land on the news unfold before my very eyes. Sounds like “The Dream Job” that every young lawyer would envy. But just when I thought that I was riding high on the wave of success, reality knocked me hard on the head.

    October 2006, I made a very difficult decision to leave a great job that I actually enjoyed doing. I was chosen to represent the Philippines in a Youth Exchange Program in China for two months. I was so excited and immediately applied for leave without pay. The boss disapproved my leave application and his people proposed some other free trips. The offers were so tempting, but I could still clearly recall saying “Sir, thank you but I think someone else is more deserving of those free trips than I am.” Right there and then I realized that there was nothing else left to do but to tender my resignation letter and simply walk away. At that time, I was so angry at my boss for not giving me enough credit for the work that I had done. And worst, he did not even have the decency to stop the people working for him from enticing me with their counter-offers.

    When I resigned from my work, I was so scared. There was not a day that passed by when I did not doubt my decision. There were times in my sleep when I could still hear the whispers of people asking why I gave up a position that so many people were aspiring for? Well, maybe it was sheer pride or just plain disillusion with my ex-boss and politics. But after two months, I was finally convinced that I made the right decision. When I left for China , I took a leap of faith not knowing what was in store for me there. When I came back I discovered that the whole experience taught me how to soar and to soar higher. What made the letting go and moving on easier was the realization that it is difficult to work for someone if you no longer believe in him. Like everyone else, I want to work for a boss who can inspire me, a boss who does not only have the ambition but the conviction to make the tough decisions.

    But my story does not end there. December 2006, I came back to the Philippines after the exchange program worried to death because I was officially jobless and without a game plan. But as they say, God writes a straight line in crooked broken strokes, so if you cannot understand his plan then you just have to trust his hand. Mid-January, I got interesting offers from four senatorial candidates to join their campaign teams. And interesting because I got an offer from my ex-boss’ camp too.

    Late January 2007, I was on board the campaign team of one of the promising senatorial candidates in the 2007 Elections. How interesting can one’s career get at 27? Heading the Legal Team of a senatorial campaign, I felt that this was my second shot at power, connection and fame. I was given the license to sit at the big men’s table where power politics was at its finest. I was offered a front row seat on how national campaigns were mounted and senatorial candidates were packaged to win the Philippine elections; I got to meet and interact with some of the most powerful people in the country; and I was privileged to have participated in two celebrated Supreme Court oral arguments in a span of one month. What more can a young lawyer ask for in terms of career opportunities?

    July 2007, my boss was finally proclaimed Senator of the Republic of the Philippines . After everything that happened in the campaign, who would have thought that I would walk away again from the thrill of politics, power and connections. I was invited to head the Senate legislative unit of my boss, but I politely declined his invitation. He asked me several times why I would not join his senate team and I just smiled.

    To date, perhaps the Senator still believes that I declined his offer because I went to China for a scholarship program. But truth to tell, I had reached a stage where there are certain standards and values that I could not compromise anymore. And at this point, I have realized that settling for less is no longer an option. Good pay and some power that one might get from working in the Senate are so tempting but they are not enough. This whole experience taught me that in life -- character, integrity and credibility are more important. They are non-negotiables, something that cannot be faked, either you have them or you don’t, and when you do, don’t ever sell out.

    Now that I am away from the daily grind of Philippine politics, do I miss the adrenaline rush of knowing the inside stories behind the political events? Yes. But do I regret walking away from the opportunity to be a part of it right now? No. Walking away does not mean quitting… walking away does not mean you are weak… sometimes walking away might be the braver and more difficult thing to do.

    Someone once told me that men and women of character know when to walk away and when not to take less than what they deserve. True enough, it is always better to know your worth before you allow yourself to be dragged into the false promises of power, fame, and money. I could still recall a colleague proudly betting five grand that I cannot give up and walk away from everything at that moment, and I just said, “watch me!”

    Today, I am in a place far enough to give me a good perspective of what is happening in the crowded circle where I used to thrive. And here I realized that my decision to walk away was one of the toughest that I have made in my lifetime, yet, one that I am truly proud of. Walking away does not mean turning your back at an opportunity for the rest of your life. Sometimes, it is just taking a stand and not settling for less than what you deserve. Or it can simply be taking a good break and reinventing oneself for that bigger and better comeback.