Are you free?

While enjoying the cool breeze of an afternoon wind. My eyes caught the lovely figures inside a cage. They seemed to enjoy as if not knowing that they were inside a wired box. Oh how I wish I can feel what they felt. The feeling of freedom. Is freedom the absence of restriction? what do you think? Well, I am not a philosopher, and I admit that knowing the details of it is none of my forte. Ok, back to the question-are you free? The answer to it is, it depends. for me, am free in some aspects, but a prisoner in other situations. Just like the birds, they were happy because they were stress free, but they are not free to fly.

Michael Jackson is just a man

After reading the news that Michael Jackson passed away, I felt a feeling that I often feels during the times when friends left this earth for good. Michael Jackson though how extraordinary he is in his talent, is still a man. Meaning, is not exempt to experience death. Sometimes people forget that they are still human; specially when they are at the peak of success enjoying the privileges it offers. The word of God says "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the WHOLE WORLD and lose his own soul". It is indeed a fact, that all of us will become a part of the memory lane. We often remember God in bad times, let us remember God also in good times.

Genuine Faith

Millions of people are afraid to travel by air. Many of them know very well what the statistics say-that they are safer in an airplane than in a family car, or even in a bathtub. But that doesn't matter. researchers say that a conscious fear of crashing is usually not the problem. The real root of anxeity is the fear that they will lose control of their lives once they leave the ground.

A similar crisis of faith may occur when a person puts himself in the care of God. He too is carried a long way from what the world considers "solid ground". trusting and invisible God can be frightening. Jesus' disciples xperienced such a crisis of faith. Know more of God - If you know God for real and his power, you can have a faith that is strong enough to move a mountain. Get that genuine faith by learning seriously about who God is and what He can do. His power can get you throuh many problems.

Is there HOPE for the Philippines?

-- On Fri, 11/7/08, Phoebe Dakanay wrote:

Forty years ago, we were only second to Japan in economic stature, and way ahead of Singapore , Hong Kong , Malaysia, and Thailand .

Today, at our present growth rate, it will take us 30 years to get to where Thailand is.1. A population of 160 Million;2. Of those, 70 to 90 million (equivalent to our current population) willlive below the poverty line;3. Our national debt is estimated to be at US$200B (compared to US$28B when Marcos fled, and US$53B today);4. We will be competing, not against Thailand or even Vietnam , but against Bangladesh;5. We will be the most corrupt nation in Asia, if not in the world (we're already ranked 11th most corrupt nation by Transparency International) ....The signs are clear. Our nation is headed towards an irreversible path of economic decline and moral decadence. It is not for lack of effort. We've seen many men and women of integrity in and out of government, NGOs, church groups & people's organization devote themselves to the task of nation-building, often times against insurmountable odds.But not even two people's revolutions, bloodless as they may be, have made a dent in reversing this trend. At best, we have moved one step forward, but three steps backward.

We need a force far greater than our collective efforts, as a people, can ever hope to muster. It is time to move the battle to the spiritual realm.It's time to claim GOD's promise of healing of the land for His people.It's time to gather GOD's people on its knees to pray for the economicrecovery and moral reformation of our nation.Is prayer really the answer? Before you dismiss this as just anotherrambling of a religious fanatic, I'd like you to consider some lessons we can glean from history.England 's ascendancy to world power was preceded by the Reformation, aspiritual revival fueled by intense prayers.The early American settlers built the foundation that would make it themost powerful nation today - a strong faith in GOD and a disciplined prayer life. Throughout its history, and especially at its major turning points, waves of revival and prayer movement swept across the land.

In recent times, we see Korea as a nation experiencing revival and in the process producing the largest Christian church in the world today, led by Rev. Paul Yongi Cho. No wonder it has emerged as a strong nation when other economies around it are faltering.Even from a purely secular viewpoint, it makes a lot of sense. For herethere is genuine humbling and seeking of GOD through prayer, moralreformation necessarily follows. And this, in turn, will lead to general prosperity. YES, we believe prayer can make a difference. It's our only hope.

Today, we launch this email brigade, to inform Filipinos from all over the world to pray, as a people, for the economic recovery and moral reformation of our nation. We do not ask for much. We only ask for 5 minutes of your time in a day, to forward this email to your close friends and relatives.This is the kind of unity which can make a big difference. Of course, if you feel strongly, as I do, about the power of prayer, you can be more involved by starting your own prayer group or prayer center.We have tried people power twice; in both cases, it fell short. Maybe it's time to try prayer power. GOD never fails. Is there hope? YES! We can rely on God's promise, but we have to do our part. If we humble ourselves and =pray as a people, GOD will heal our land. By GOD's grace, we may yet see a better future for our children.'If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land.'(2 Chronicles 7:14).If you care for your children and grandchildren, PLEASE pass this on...Let's not just abandon the Philippines

You've Made Me Stronger

You've Made Me Stronger

November 8th, 2008 - by maryanneco

Is it hard to believe I’m okay

After all, its been awhile

Since you walked away

I’m way past crying

Over you finding someone else

You turned my days into nights

But now I see the light

And this maybe a big surprise to you

But you’ve made me stronger

By breaking my heart

You ended my life

And made a better one start

You taught me everything

From falling in love

To letting go of life

Yes, you’ve made me stronger

Baby, by saying goodbye

If you try to believe I’m not over you

Go ahead Theres nothing wrong with making believeI know

‘Coz I used to pretend you’d come back to me

But time has been such a friend

Brought me to my senses again

And I have you to thanked

For setting me free

‘Coz you’ve made me stronger

By breaking my heart

You ended my life

And made a better one start

You taught me everything

From falling in love

To letting go of a lie

Yes, you’ve made me stronger

Baby, by saying goodbye

Think again

Don’t feel so sorry for me, my friend

Oh, don’t you know

I’m not the one at the loosing end

‘Coz you’ve made me stronger

By breaking my heart

You ended my life

And made a better one start

You taught me everything

From falling in love

To letting go of a lie

Yes, you’ve made me stronger

Baby, by saying goodbye

You ended my life

And made a better one start

You taught me everything

From falling in love

To letting go of a lie

Yes, you’ve made me stronger

Baby, by saying goodbye, goodbye

You’ve made me stronger

Baby, by saying goodbye

A cure for cobra bites

In the southern part of the Philippines, there is a mixed liquid that already cured a lot of victims bitten by the famous king cobra. In fact, this said liquid did more, as it also helped those who have been infected by cuts caused by rusty pointed objects, such as nails and other similar things. It is hard for me to elaborate it at the moment, but this is really a wonder. If incase you know anyone who is fond of research, then reply to this post. The person I am telling you a while ago is a friend, and can be contacted if need be. here's the e-mail address: richvision2007@gmail.com

Rape,battery and sexual slavery must end now!

The acts stated above are with us for many many years; we know for a fact that it is not a pleasant experience for the victims. We can pretend not to see that it is happening, or we can help stop it for good. If you have the desire to end the violence against women, but don't know what to do, here's a way for you to express your support. For details, I encourage you to visit this site: http://vdaycagayandeorocity.blogspot.com/ read the articles printed there and help them. Their cause is global and is dedicated to all women around the world.

Having your very own website

Life ten years ago is so differenet with what we have at present. Before, a letter can reach its destination in weeks, but now, a message can be read by its recipient in a matter of seconds. The advent of the internet really change the world. Well, let's talk about this website thing. I am sure that almost all of us are familiar with it. A website is a tool to promote products, services and many other things. It is also a way of preserving photos. Do you have a website of your own? It is good to have one. Incase you want to have your own website, but is hesitating to create one because of fees. That is not a problem anymore. Just be member of this $5 dollar network http://www.fivedollarsuccess.co.cc/ and we will create a simple website owned by you - either for business, personal or church related site. http://www.amdwritingschool.co.cc/

How to improve yourself the exciting way

Improvement is always a prerequisite to success. No one will ever become a success without first improving his or her original self. Take for instance a professional world boxer, the latter has his humble beginnings as an amateur. Another example is that of a basketball player, he needs a coach to hone his potential inorder to become a star. Now, let's talk about you. Do you want to improve yourself? Let's be specific; incase you are smoking, do you want to stop it? incase your weight is a little heavy, do you want to reduce some? or maybe, you want to end the use of drugs or need to stop drinking. You can't do it alone; I mean, you can't stop it without any help. Well, to understand what I mean, visit this site for subliminal tapes : http://www.subliminal-tapes-self-improvement.com/ Sometimes we try to stop bad habits by fighting our minds; this manner of killing the selfmade monster in us is stressful. We need to use a different approach. One of the good methods to improve ourselves is, the use of subliminal tapes. You can choose a lot of exciting information on how to improve yourself. Visit the site for subliminal cd and learn about the exciting ways to improve: http://www.subliminal-tapes-self-improvement.com/

Here is a testimony that will certainly erase your doubts away. "I want to thank you for your Stop Smoking Self Improvement tape. After 15 years as a 2-pack a day smoker, I’m finally free. I tried everything…the patch, gum, even a hypnosis seminar that cost me $150—all they did was sell me vitamins that didn’t work. I listened to my tape for 3 weeks, set a quit day…AND HAVE NOT SMOKED SINCE!"
George Montgomery, Philadelphia, PA (Self Improvement Subliminal Tapes Customer)" What an amazing experience. If you think you need some improvement, don't think twice, go to this site for subliminal mp3 and change youself for the better, the exciting way. http://www.subliminal-tapes-self-improvement.com/

Teaching English in Thailand and China

There was a time where I happened to view a beautiful photo of a place located somewhere in Australia. I said to myself “ what a nice place it is; how I wish I am in this place”. Most often, we like to have something others have; specially, if it is a good thing. As the old maxim goes “ The grass seems greener on the other side of the fence”. But is it always greener? Let’s talk about the profession of a Filipino English teacher. Well, getting a job as an English teacher in other countries is not easy.. However, it’s worth it, in some cases. If you have the experience of teaching English in either Thailand or China, You might agree with me that it is not very easy to get a job quickly; It is a mixture of credentials, personality and luck. If you are eyeing for that particular profession ( teaching English Abroad ) You have to prepare yourself by building your credentials and personality. Luck is beyond your control. You can ask God to assist you instead of nailing your hope in the hands of “luck”. I remember a true incident in thailand, where a number of would be teachers lined up for an interview, when an applicant from the United states appeared infront of a lady interviewer, the latter got mesmerized by his handsome appearance. He got the job without hassle. Another incident happened in the life of a man, almost 50 years of age, and not gifted with an appearance fit to be an actor; nevertheless, with a stroke of luck, he got accepted as a teacher , a permanent substitute of the one who just left. If you sometimes entertain the idea of teaching English abroad, then I can give you tips. Thanks for reading. You can reach me in this e-mail address: dreamreal96@yahoo.com or in this website: www.amdwritingschool.co.cc

Tips and Techniques on How to Improve your MEMORY

Simply put, memory is the mental activity of recalling information that you have learned or experienced.

If our brains were computers, we'd simply add a chip to upgrade our memory. However, the human brain is more complex than even the most advanced machine, so improving human memory requires slightly more effort.

Just like muscular strength, your ability to remember increases when you exercise your memory and nurture it with a good diet and other healthy habits. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your memory and retrieval capacity.

1) Pay attention. You can’t remember something if you never learned it, and you can’t learn something — that is, encode it into your brain — if you don’t pay enough attention to it. It takes about eight seconds of intent focus to process a piece of information through your hippocampus and into the appropriate memory center. So, no multitasking when you need to concentrate! If you distract easily, try to receive information in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted

2) Organize information. Write things down in address books and datebooks and on calendars; take notes on more complex material and reorganize the notes into categories later. Use both words and pictures in learning information.

3) Be motivated and keep a positive attitude. Tell yourself that you want to learn what you need to remember, and that you can learn and remember it. Telling yourself you have a bad memory actually hampers the ability of your brain to remember, while positive mental feedback sets up an expectation of success.

4) Visual images - a microphone to remember the name “Mike,” a rose for “Rosie.” Use positive, pleasant images, because the brain often blocks out unpleasant ones, and make them vivid, colorful, and three-dimensional — they’ll be easier to remember.

5) Involve as many senses as possible. Even if you’re a visual learner, read out loud what you want to remember. If you can recite it rhythmically, even better. Try to relate information to colors, textures, smells and tastes. The physical act of rewriting information can help imprint it onto your brain. ( Source: http://www.helpguide.org/ )

Microchip to be implanted in humans in 2012?

It has been reported that the govt. plans to have everyone implanted with microchip devices by the year 2012.Europe & the United States have plans to begin implantation of newborns after they are born soon.Many people (including some of our servicemen) have already been implanted."THEY" make it sound so great, so much simplicity in medical, travel, banking and so on.. basically we will all have UPC CODES and an implant the size of a grain of rice embedded into our bodies.Now there are still reports of veri-chips (microchips) causing cancer etc., in some pets... so why would they go ahead and FDA approve these CHIPS into humans?Do you think it is in our best interest?

Carlos Altamirano is implanted with the VeriChip, a microchip that is used to confirm everything from health history to identity.The microchips, already available in the United States, could tap into a growing industry surrounding Mexico's criminal concerns. Kidnappings, robberies and fraud are common here, and Mexicans are constantly looking for ways to protect themselves against crime.The microchip, the size of a grain of rice, is implanted in the arm or hip. Hospital officials and security guards use a scanning device to download a serial number, which they then use to access blood type, name and other information on a computer.

How much?

One chip costs $150 and has a $50 annual fee. The scanning device and related software cost $1,200. Users can update and manage their chips' information by calling a 24-hour customer service line.