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Loneliness
This document discusses the relationship between loneliness and poverty, using the example of Brian Armstrong, President of Renault, and his girlfriend. It states that their relationship is not based on love, but rather he hates being lonely and she hates poverty, representing how the desire to not be lonely or in poverty can drive people's motivations and relationships. The document suggests using this example to explain to children why they need to study and work hard to continue making money.
Binay
OMG ! hindi pa nga naka pag take oath as a senator ito na.....ang YABANG... people of the philippines, lets rise to the challenge !!
Gr no. 141625
This document summarizes two consolidated petitions before the Supreme Court regarding Commission on Audit (COA) disallowances of certain allowances and benefits granted by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to its employees. The COA disallowed increases to allowances after 1989, citing limits under the Salary Standardization Law. GSIS challenged these disallowances. The Court had to determine the scope of the GSIS Board of Trustees' authority to grant compensation and whether COA disallowances could be deducted from employee retirement benefits.
Bottled scorpions
This document summarizes corruption issues in the Philippines surrounding upcoming elections on May 13th. It discusses "dirty tricks" being used in political campaigns including the release of private records and smear campaigns against opponents. Specific cases highlighted include a senator being accused of failing to disclose property in the US and a congressman releasing his medical records to preempt opponents. The document also discusses how corruption has become normalized in parts of Philippine society and politics.
Bottled scorpions
This document summarizes corruption and dirty political tactics occurring in the Philippines leading up to their May 13th elections. It discusses how political candidates are engaging in "scorpions-in-the-bottle" fights by releasing private information about each other, and smearing each other with "black propaganda." It also discusses corruption investigations into politicians, like allegations that Senator Loren Legarda didn't properly disclose a condo purchase in financial statements. The document argues that corruption has become normalized in Philippine society, and poses dangers if left unchecked.
Embarassment of riches
The Presidential Commission on Good Government continues to search for former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos' vast ill-gotten wealth over 27 years after he was ousted. Investigators have recovered less than half of the estimated $10 billion amassed through corruption by Marcos and his wife Imelda. However, members of the Marcos family have succeeded in returning to positions of power in Philippine politics, challenging efforts to fully recover and redistribute the stolen assets. The case of the Panamanian company Arelma, which held secret Swiss bank accounts, exemplifies the complex legal battles still ongoing internationally to finally secure the remaining missing public funds.
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Loneliness
This document discusses the relationship between loneliness and poverty, using the example of Brian Armstrong, President of Renault, and his girlfriend. It states that their relationship is not based on love, but rather he hates being lonely and she hates poverty, representing how the desire to not be lonely or in poverty can drive people's motivations and relationships. The document suggests using this example to explain to children why they need to study and work hard to continue making money.
Binay
OMG ! hindi pa nga naka pag take oath as a senator ito na.....ang YABANG... people of the philippines, lets rise to the challenge !!
Gr no. 141625
This document summarizes two consolidated petitions before the Supreme Court regarding Commission on Audit (COA) disallowances of certain allowances and benefits granted by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to its employees. The COA disallowed increases to allowances after 1989, citing limits under the Salary Standardization Law. GSIS challenged these disallowances. The Court had to determine the scope of the GSIS Board of Trustees' authority to grant compensation and whether COA disallowances could be deducted from employee retirement benefits.
Bottled scorpions
This document summarizes corruption issues in the Philippines surrounding upcoming elections on May 13th. It discusses "dirty tricks" being used in political campaigns including the release of private records and smear campaigns against opponents. Specific cases highlighted include a senator being accused of failing to disclose property in the US and a congressman releasing his medical records to preempt opponents. The document also discusses how corruption has become normalized in parts of Philippine society and politics.
Bottled scorpions
This document summarizes corruption and dirty political tactics occurring in the Philippines leading up to their May 13th elections. It discusses how political candidates are engaging in "scorpions-in-the-bottle" fights by releasing private information about each other, and smearing each other with "black propaganda." It also discusses corruption investigations into politicians, like allegations that Senator Loren Legarda didn't properly disclose a condo purchase in financial statements. The document argues that corruption has become normalized in Philippine society, and poses dangers if left unchecked.
Embarassment of riches
The Presidential Commission on Good Government continues to search for former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos' vast ill-gotten wealth over 27 years after he was ousted. Investigators have recovered less than half of the estimated $10 billion amassed through corruption by Marcos and his wife Imelda. However, members of the Marcos family have succeeded in returning to positions of power in Philippine politics, challenging efforts to fully recover and redistribute the stolen assets. The case of the Panamanian company Arelma, which held secret Swiss bank accounts, exemplifies the complex legal battles still ongoing internationally to finally secure the remaining missing public funds.
Banana aka saging
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world due to their convenient size, packaging, and low cost. They provide many health benefits such as potassium to regulate blood pressure, vitamin C for immune support, and antioxidants that combat free radicals. Studies show bananas may reduce the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes, and stroke. While bananas are highly nutritious, they should be consumed in moderation due to their natural sugar content.
Chip Monk
Las Vegas churches accept gambling chips as donations from worshippers since there are more Catholic churches than casinos in Las Vegas. The churches collect chips from many casinos and send them to a nearby Franciscan monastery where monks sort the chips and cash them in at the originating casinos.
Brick viaduct
The Göltzschtalbrücke in Germany is the world's largest brick viaduct. Built between 1846 and 1851, it required over 26 million bricks and stands 78 meters tall, 574 meters long, and 23 meters wide at its base. It has 29 spans and was the first bridge to be calculated based on static data rather than previous architectural designs. Though an unusual building material, brick was chosen because of abundant local clay sources. Over 1,700 workers helped construct the bridge, with 31 deaths occurring during construction. It became the highest railway bridge in the world upon completion and remains the largest brick bridge ever built.
Offshore trust
Imee Marcos, the daughter of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is the beneficiary of an offshore trust called the Sintra Trust based in the British Virgin Islands. Documents show Imee was also a financial advisor for Sintra Trust and two other offshore entities, but did not disclose them in required asset statements as a politician. Investigators are looking into whether the offshore funds could contain ill-gotten wealth accumulated by Ferdinand Marcos through corruption during his rule. Imee did not respond to requests for comment about the offshore entities.
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What a unique way to present this
This document presents an eye-opening way to visualize sugar consumption by noting that 4.2 grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon or 1 sugar cube. Seeing sugar broken down into individual cubes helps drive home how much sugar people consume on a daily basis. The document suggests doing the same with salt to further illustrate consumption levels.
Q u e s t i o n s
This document poses a variety of random questions on diverse topics ranging from legal definitions and human physiology to music, cooking, cartoons, and animal behavior.
15 tricks for your body
1. Several tricks are presented for relieving minor ailments and discomforts involving the ears, throat, sinuses, stomach, teeth, balance, nose bleeds, heart rate, breathing, brain freeze, numb limbs, and hiccups. These tricks involve stimulating specific nerves or reflexes through actions like scratching the ear, coughing during injections, pressing on certain areas of the face or body, changing body position while sleeping, and more. The document provides brief explanations for how each trick works and what physiological response it elicits to provide relief.
New aspirin
Bayer is developing a new crystal form of aspirin that dissolves under the tongue for faster relief of heart attack symptoms. If experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack, one should immediately dissolve two aspirin tablets under the tongue, call for help, and wait seated near the door for assistance rather than lying down. Sharing information about this new fast-acting aspirin formulation could help save lives.
The winter of my life
This document reflects on aging and the passage of time. It describes how the author now finds themselves in the "winter of their life," having reached old age sooner than expected. Many of their friends are now retired and showing signs of aging. Daily tasks that were once easy, like showering or staying awake, now require effort. The author encourages readers to make the most of their lives and accomplish their goals sooner rather than later, as winter comes faster than one may think.
Papaya tea
This document discusses how drinking a tea made from green papaya cubes and green tea can help treat uric acid and gout issues. A friend with deforming toe joints from gout found significant improvement after a week and a normal toe joint state after two weeks of drinking the tea. Maintaining intake 1-3 times monthly helped prevent relapse, and others with long-term gout also recovered. An expert recommends boiling cut green papaya cubes in water first before adding tea leaves to make the treatment more effective.
Padre faura
Padre Faura was a Spanish Jesuit priest born in 1840 who devoted his life to scientific research and establishing the Manila Observatory in the Philippines. He taught at the Ateneo Municipal and became the first director of the Observatory in 1865. Despite poor health, he worked tirelessly to establish weather stations across the Philippines and make the first official typhoon warning in 1879. Faura made major contributions to meteorology, seismology and astronomy before his death in 1897. The street in front of the Manila Observatory was named after him in recognition of his scientific achievements.
Padre faura
Padre Faura was a Spanish Jesuit priest born in 1840 who devoted his life to scientific research and establishing the Manila Observatory in the Philippines. He taught at the Ateneo Municipal and became the first director of the Observatory in 1865. Despite poor health, he worked tirelessly to establish weather stations, study typhoons and earthquakes, and acquire new instruments. He made the first official typhoon warning in 1879 which saved many lives. Faura is recognized as the foremost scientific pioneer in the Philippines, and the street in front of the Manila Observatory is named after him in recognition of his contributions. He passed away in 1897 after faithfully serving the people of the Philippines.
Melanine
This document provides information about melamine being added to milk powder in China, including:
1. Melamine is an industrial chemical that was illegally added to milk powder in China to increase the apparent protein content and profits. It caused kidney problems and deaths when consumed.
2. Many Chinese and foreign food products tested positive for melamine in 2007-2008, prompting warnings to avoid Chinese dairy products.
3. Consuming melamine can cause kidney stones and permanent kidney damage, requiring long-term dialysis or potentially leading to death. The risks are greater for infants and young children.
Salt
This document lists 14 useful tips for using salt, including using salt to easily clean up broken eggs from the floor, soak stained fabrics, keep ants away from shelves, help remove fish scales more easily when descaling, pour rice into a salt shaker for easier pouring, prevent salad greens from wilting, test the freshness of eggs, keep cracked eggs in their shells while boiling, make fluffier egg whites, freshen wrinkled apples, prevent pancakes from sticking to a griddle, extend the life of new toothbrushes, clean discolored coffee pots, and whiten bathtubs and toilets. The document encourages sharing these salt tips.
Gr no. 138381
This document summarizes two consolidated petitions before the Supreme Court of the Philippines regarding allowances and benefits granted to GSIS (Government Service Insurance System) employees.
1) COA (Commission on Audit) disallowed increases to certain GSIS employee allowances and benefits after 1989, citing laws that integrated most allowances into standardized salary rates. GSIS challenged these disallowances.
2) Some retired GSIS employees also challenged deductions from their retirement benefits that corresponded to disallowed allowances they had received. GSIS insisted the deductions were valid while the retirees argued otherwise.
The Supreme Court consolidated the two cases to determine the authority of GSIS and COA regarding public employee compensation.
Fertility candle
Mrs. Donovan met Father Flaherty on the street in Dublin, who recognized her as someone he married two years ago. When he asked if they had children yet and she said no, he offered to light a fertility candle for them in Rome. Years later when they met again, Mrs. Donovan told the Father she now had ten children, and revealed that her husband had gone to Rome to put out the candle.
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Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world due to their convenient size, packaging, and low cost. They provide many health benefits such as potassium to regulate blood pressure, vitamin C for immune support, and antioxidants that combat free radicals. Studies show bananas may reduce the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes, and stroke. While bananas are highly nutritious, they should be consumed in moderation due to their natural sugar content.
Chip Monk
Las Vegas churches accept gambling chips as donations from worshippers since there are more Catholic churches than casinos in Las Vegas. The churches collect chips from many casinos and send them to a nearby Franciscan monastery where monks sort the chips and cash them in at the originating casinos.
Brick viaduct
The Göltzschtalbrücke in Germany is the world's largest brick viaduct. Built between 1846 and 1851, it required over 26 million bricks and stands 78 meters tall, 574 meters long, and 23 meters wide at its base. It has 29 spans and was the first bridge to be calculated based on static data rather than previous architectural designs. Though an unusual building material, brick was chosen because of abundant local clay sources. Over 1,700 workers helped construct the bridge, with 31 deaths occurring during construction. It became the highest railway bridge in the world upon completion and remains the largest brick bridge ever built.
Offshore trust
Imee Marcos, the daughter of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is the beneficiary of an offshore trust called the Sintra Trust based in the British Virgin Islands. Documents show Imee was also a financial advisor for Sintra Trust and two other offshore entities, but did not disclose them in required asset statements as a politician. Investigators are looking into whether the offshore funds could contain ill-gotten wealth accumulated by Ferdinand Marcos through corruption during his rule. Imee did not respond to requests for comment about the offshore entities.
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What a unique way to present this
This document presents an eye-opening way to visualize sugar consumption by noting that 4.2 grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon or 1 sugar cube. Seeing sugar broken down into individual cubes helps drive home how much sugar people consume on a daily basis. The document suggests doing the same with salt to further illustrate consumption levels.
Q u e s t i o n s
This document poses a variety of random questions on diverse topics ranging from legal definitions and human physiology to music, cooking, cartoons, and animal behavior.
15 tricks for your body
1. Several tricks are presented for relieving minor ailments and discomforts involving the ears, throat, sinuses, stomach, teeth, balance, nose bleeds, heart rate, breathing, brain freeze, numb limbs, and hiccups. These tricks involve stimulating specific nerves or reflexes through actions like scratching the ear, coughing during injections, pressing on certain areas of the face or body, changing body position while sleeping, and more. The document provides brief explanations for how each trick works and what physiological response it elicits to provide relief.
New aspirin
Bayer is developing a new crystal form of aspirin that dissolves under the tongue for faster relief of heart attack symptoms. If experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack, one should immediately dissolve two aspirin tablets under the tongue, call for help, and wait seated near the door for assistance rather than lying down. Sharing information about this new fast-acting aspirin formulation could help save lives.
The winter of my life
This document reflects on aging and the passage of time. It describes how the author now finds themselves in the "winter of their life," having reached old age sooner than expected. Many of their friends are now retired and showing signs of aging. Daily tasks that were once easy, like showering or staying awake, now require effort. The author encourages readers to make the most of their lives and accomplish their goals sooner rather than later, as winter comes faster than one may think.
Papaya tea
This document discusses how drinking a tea made from green papaya cubes and green tea can help treat uric acid and gout issues. A friend with deforming toe joints from gout found significant improvement after a week and a normal toe joint state after two weeks of drinking the tea. Maintaining intake 1-3 times monthly helped prevent relapse, and others with long-term gout also recovered. An expert recommends boiling cut green papaya cubes in water first before adding tea leaves to make the treatment more effective.
Padre faura
Padre Faura was a Spanish Jesuit priest born in 1840 who devoted his life to scientific research and establishing the Manila Observatory in the Philippines. He taught at the Ateneo Municipal and became the first director of the Observatory in 1865. Despite poor health, he worked tirelessly to establish weather stations across the Philippines and make the first official typhoon warning in 1879. Faura made major contributions to meteorology, seismology and astronomy before his death in 1897. The street in front of the Manila Observatory was named after him in recognition of his scientific achievements.
Padre faura
Padre Faura was a Spanish Jesuit priest born in 1840 who devoted his life to scientific research and establishing the Manila Observatory in the Philippines. He taught at the Ateneo Municipal and became the first director of the Observatory in 1865. Despite poor health, he worked tirelessly to establish weather stations, study typhoons and earthquakes, and acquire new instruments. He made the first official typhoon warning in 1879 which saved many lives. Faura is recognized as the foremost scientific pioneer in the Philippines, and the street in front of the Manila Observatory is named after him in recognition of his contributions. He passed away in 1897 after faithfully serving the people of the Philippines.
Melanine
This document provides information about melamine being added to milk powder in China, including:
1. Melamine is an industrial chemical that was illegally added to milk powder in China to increase the apparent protein content and profits. It caused kidney problems and deaths when consumed.
2. Many Chinese and foreign food products tested positive for melamine in 2007-2008, prompting warnings to avoid Chinese dairy products.
3. Consuming melamine can cause kidney stones and permanent kidney damage, requiring long-term dialysis or potentially leading to death. The risks are greater for infants and young children.
Salt
This document lists 14 useful tips for using salt, including using salt to easily clean up broken eggs from the floor, soak stained fabrics, keep ants away from shelves, help remove fish scales more easily when descaling, pour rice into a salt shaker for easier pouring, prevent salad greens from wilting, test the freshness of eggs, keep cracked eggs in their shells while boiling, make fluffier egg whites, freshen wrinkled apples, prevent pancakes from sticking to a griddle, extend the life of new toothbrushes, clean discolored coffee pots, and whiten bathtubs and toilets. The document encourages sharing these salt tips.
Gr no. 138381
This document summarizes two consolidated petitions before the Supreme Court of the Philippines regarding allowances and benefits granted to GSIS (Government Service Insurance System) employees.
1) COA (Commission on Audit) disallowed increases to certain GSIS employee allowances and benefits after 1989, citing laws that integrated most allowances into standardized salary rates. GSIS challenged these disallowances.
2) Some retired GSIS employees also challenged deductions from their retirement benefits that corresponded to disallowed allowances they had received. GSIS insisted the deductions were valid while the retirees argued otherwise.
The Supreme Court consolidated the two cases to determine the authority of GSIS and COA regarding public employee compensation.
Fertility candle
Mrs. Donovan met Father Flaherty on the street in Dublin, who recognized her as someone he married two years ago. When he asked if they had children yet and she said no, he offered to light a fertility candle for them in Rome. Years later when they met again, Mrs. Donovan told the Father she now had ten children, and revealed that her husband had gone to Rome to put out the candle.