Suddenly cell phone has emerge as one of the must
have gadgets for everyone. In the first half of 2007 itself, statistics
show that American has been using cell phones for more than 1 trillion
minutes. This is a no surprise results as most of the users are trading
their landlines to cell phones. The health conscious community start to
question the impact of cell phones towards our body.
Cell phones transmit and receive a form of radiation
in order to communicate with their base station via radio frequency
(RF) which is consider as a low frequency radiation. High frequency
radiation such as X-Ray is well known to cause cancer, but how about
low frequency radiation like RF? Even though many cell phone companies
deny the impact of it's transmission, however there are still radiation
circulation to the users.
Recently, Israeli researchers reported in the
American Journal of Epidemiology that long-term cell-phone users faced
a "consistently elevated risk" of developing tumors in the parotid
gland (a salivary gland located just below the ear). Also a handful of
small studies have indicated that using a cell phone for an hour each
day over a 10-year period can increase the risk of developing a rare
brain tumor and that those tumors are more likely to be on the side of
your head that you use to talk on the phone. Many researchers believe
younger cell-phone users may face a higher risk of developing tumors
because their nervous systems are not fully developed and their skulls
are not as thick as those of adults.
One good tip for all cell phone users is to understand the phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) before buying it, because you never know what's going to grow in your brain!
This morning when the Lord opened a
window to Heaven, He saw me, and asked:
'My child, what is your greatest wish for today?'
I
responded:
'Lord please, take care of the person who is reading this message, their familyand their special friends they deserve it and I love them very much.'
The
love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginning, but not its
end. This message works on the day you receive it. Let us see if it is
true.
Pass this on to your true friends. Something good will happen to you
at 11:00 in the morning; something that you have been waiting to hear.
This is not a joke; someone will call you by phone or will speak to you
about something that you were waiting to hear.
Do not break this prayer; send itto a minimum of 5 people
The bold reply by Pam about this rumors by writing “NO!! No” of the “baby on board”. That news spread like wildfire last night (THURS) after both TMZ and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton reported she was pregnant!
Yesterday I thought Im the luckiest person the world. First early in the morning I have received some text message informing me I won for 1million pesos in a last 4 digits of cell number draw by Phil PAGCOR. Second Microsoft email me that i won also (follows is the exact letter).
Dear Winner I am happy to announce to your the result of our New Year promotional email lottery draw in which your email address emerged as one of the lucky winners. Your email address has won you the total sum of £850,000[Eight hundred and fifty thousand pounds). For more information about this lottery and how you are to claim your won prize, please contact your fiduciary agent Mr. Patrick Richard on; lotoprize2008@msn.com Tel: (+44 ) 703 189 6829
Congratulations!!! Yours faithfully Mr. T.P. Pestea co.ordinator
But I know all of these are scams, I have my blog determining different scams to be alerted. Here is the link http://mailscams.blogspot.com/
Feast of the Black Nazarene Big Gathering for Catholics
As a catholic I think this is biggest gathering in the Philippines celebrating the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Today is the celebration with if not millions thousands of people attend includes the vice president ka-Noli. Filipinos really sacrifice for the faith, this year many injured and two is dead.
"A habit is something you can do without thinking -- which is why most of us have so many of them." - Frank A. Clark
Your stress levels go up, your enjoyment of life goes down. Your health and mental attitude suffer.
What can you do about it?
Try taking an honest inventory of yourself and concentrate on
correcting the bad habits that are creating stress in your life. You'll
see improvements in your health and well-being, as well as in your
business and personal relationships.
Here are a few common bad habits that cause stress, and some tips on correcting them.
You procrastinate
You
tell yourself you work better under pressure. There's always tomorrow.
What's the rush? If this sounds familiar, you might be a procrastinator.
How to correct this bad habit: Take the 20-minute challenge:
You can do anything for 15-20 minutes. Just get started on it, and
after 20 minutes let yourself quit if you want. You're wasting almost
that much time thinking up excuses. Even with tasks you detest, you'll
feel much less stressed if you just buckle down and get to them.
Create bite-size pieces:
Break your home and work projects down into smaller tasks. Cleaning the
basement is much easier if your first goal is to empty four boxes,
rather than face the mammoth chore of accomplishing everything in one
go. Make To Do lists (daily, weekly and monthly). Use and update them
constantly.
How will this reduce stress?
Putting things off increases your stress level. Even trying to relax in
bed, you are aware of impending deadlines, unfinished projects and
things left undone. Promise yourself a reward if you find that helps
reduce your tendency to procrastinate. The best dividend will be that
you'll feel calmer, less anxious and more relaxed when you stop
stalling. And when you intentionally defer something to a later date,
you'll know it's justified and not just an unhealthy delay tactic.
You're disorganized
You may be frustrated because you can't
find certain things. If your friends complain that you're forgetful,
that could be both a symptom and a cause of stress.
How to correct this bad habit: Make notes:
Write things down. Make lists of people you need to call or things you
need to buy. Record important birthdays in your PDA and your friends
will be impressed at how thoughtful you are to remember.
It will give your spirits a lift to know you are more organized and
less forgetful. This will help you deal with things once, by doing them
right the first time around.
Avoid clutter:
Tidy your home, your desk and your car so you can find things easily
and avoid unnecessary anxiety and aggravation. Sort your e-mail into
folders at home and work and file important papers when you receive
them -- or shred them. Don't let them accumulate on your desk. Throw
out clothing, household goods and other items you don't use. Don't be a
packrat: toss anything that you haven't used in more than a year. Keep
things in logical places. Reduce your stress levels by eliminating the
mad chase for your car keys, cell phone or shoes by always putting them
in the same place. Ensure you have good storage systems (folders,
shelves, hooks, and cabinets) and use them.
How will this reduce stress?
Being organizationally impaired creates unnecessary anxiety by wasting
your time. You can worry yourself sick when you're concerned that
you've forgotten something important or that someone will ask you for
something you cannot find. Taking charge of your belongings creates
calmness from chaos.
You're controlling
If you generally want to
be in complete control of everything, or you find yourself taking on an
extra (and unnecessary) burden of responsibility, you may have
developed a stressful bad habit.
How to correct this bad habit: Lighten up: Try to understand your perfectionist tendencies
and ease up on them. What's the worst that will happen if someone else
organizes your buddy's stag party or leads a work project instead of
you? Being in charge all the time can add stress by consuming your
time, thoughts and energy, so, unless it's absolutely essential to your
career or an interpersonal relationships, try playing a supporting role
for a change.
Delegate tasks: Learn to separate yourself
from tasks, and shake the idea that everything should fall under your
purview. If your buddy Charlie agrees to man the barbecue, sit down and
visit with other friends and resist the temptation to supervise. It's
not a reflection on you if the burgers are burned so relinquish the
responsibility, relax and enjoy yourself. Learn to let go.
How will this reduce stress?
You can eliminate many work and personal stresses by ridding yourself
of the habit of always assuming the role of hands-on leader. Focus on
controlling your stress, not extraneous events and the actions of
others, and you will find that life is much smoother and your attitude
much more easy-going. And when you do choose to accept a leadership
role, you'll enjoy the challenges and rewards more.
You're often late
You're always in a rush. It seems like you're
late more often than not and you arrive stressed and uptight. If you
find yourself apologizing regularly for your tardiness, perhaps it's
time to become more realistic about time.
How to correct this bad habit: Plan ahead:
Schedule ample time to get from one meeting to another, or to get from
dinner to the movie theater on time. Record your appointments 15 to 30
minutes earlier than their scheduled time in your PDA or agenda. Always
assume that things will take longer. You never know when traffic
problems or last-minute phone calls might detain you so build in extra
time, and alleviate your stress.
Trick yourself:
Set your watch ahead a few minutes. It sounds ridiculous but it can
actually work. You look at your watch and see 10:00. In the split
second it takes for your brain to register that it's only 9:45, you've
focused on the importance of the time and are less likely to be late.
As time passes, however, this trick will lose its potency, and you'll
need to resort to other tools.
How will this reduce stress?
If you are perennially late, you probably expend a lot of energy
apologizing, calling ahead to explain and trying to make excuses for
your lateness. Recognize how much physical energy you waste rushing and
how much emotional energy you squander justifying your tardiness.
You'll see it's worth the effort to be on time or even early, for the
peace of mind and stress relief it brings. Focus on honoring your
commitments. And bring a book or newspaper -- it may take a while
before your friends realize that you're finally serious about showing
up on time.
You're lethargic
Given a choice of hitting the gym
or watching the game on the television, munching on chips and quaffing
a few beers, does the couch potato option always win? This
self-defeating attitude creates stress when you know your choices are
not healthy ones.
How to correct this bad habit: Commit yourself:
Make a list of things you'd like to do instead of just flopping on the
sofa and commit to it for 30 days. It takes a month to create a habit,
so make it a good one. Try yoga, tai chi or judo. Going for an early morning or evening walk can also help you relax.
Buddy up:
Go to the gym or practice sports with a friend. Create a buddy system
for activities and you'll be less likely to make excuses to skip out.
Have fun, plan activities with friends and achieve balance in your life.
How will this reduce stress?
That comfortable couch may look inviting at the end of a long day, but
it presents increased opportunities to over-eat, over-imbibe and
under-stimulate your body and brain. Your stress will increase if you
feel hung over, become overweight or just get bored with your life.
Eliminate the lethargy and get moving, for the good of your body and
soul. When spending an occasional evening in front of the tube becomes
a conscious decision, it will be an indulgence, not a bad habit.
relax, max
"Change your thoughts and you change your world." - Norman Vincent Peale
Life is full of choices and taking control of your stress level is one of them. Be mindful of bad habits and how they can drain you of energy. Practice effective time management at home and at work, de-clutter your physical surroundings
and eliminate the draining thought processes that result from
disorganization or procrastination.
Prioritize, delegate and
become more physically active. Challenge your brain and your body, and
create a healthier lifestyle. Conquer the problems created by bad
habits and you will drastically reduce the stress in your life.
A huge motorcade participated in by the different units of the University
of the Philippines System from across the country will highlight the UP
System Centennial Launching on January 8, 2008 that will kick off
celebrations for the State University’s 100 years of existence.
The UP Alumni Association, the organization spearheading the kick-off
activities, announced that the motorcade will start from the University of
the Philippines campus in Padre Faura, Manila -- where the first UP campus
was first established in 1908 – and will proceed to UP Diliman in Quezon
City beginning at 12 noon.
UPAA President Ponciano E. Rivera Jr. said the Manila convoy will then be
joined by other motorcades originating from UP Baguio, UP Pampanga and UP
Los Baños and will converge with the UP Diliman contingent along Quezon
Avenue at an appointed time. The grand motorcade is expected to enter the
Diliman campus at about 4 pm, after which a series of grand launching
ceremonies will unfold.
Lion dancers, ati-atihan performers and a host of UP dance groups will
welcome the motorcade in front of the Oblation statue where a big crowd of
alumni, students, faculty, staff, supporters and well-wishers are already
gathered. Sky jumpers bearing the emblem of the various UP campuses will
land in the open area near the College of Mass Communication.
Ten tambuli players will then blow their horns from atop the Administration
building, amid the ceremonial firing of 100 rockets (“kwitis”) to announce
the start of the program.
100 torches will be relayed around UP Diliman’s Academic Oval, with the
first flame being lit by a 100-year old alumnus. The last flame will be
lighted by UP President Emerlinda Roman, who will then proceed to light the
UP Flame, as all the flaming 99 torches are extinguished. Simultaneous with
the lighting of the cauldron, the “UP @ 100” lights display at the Quezon
Hall go on and the grandly lit trees around the academic oval come to life,
making the UP campus blaze with lights on its centennial.
One hundred rifle shots will be fired into the air by the UP Rifle Team,
ushering in the announcement by President Roman that the UP Centennial Year
is open.
A free concert featuring internationally acclaimed UP alumni, among them,
the Philippine Madrigal Singers, Ryan Cayabyab, the UP Symphonic Orchestra,
Nanette Inventor, and UP Symphonic Band follows at the UP Amphitheater. The
evening will be capped by a grand fireworks display.
All UP alumni and friends are invited to take part in this historic event.
For inquiries, please call 981-8500, local 2589 or 2590 or send a fax via
632-928-2947.