..Sounds funny but Sweet..

A faithful husband was drunk, he doesn't know what was happening around him.

Upon going home, he directly entered the room and slept.

Morning came...

With the amaze on his face, everything is in order. On his side table, a tablet of aspirin and a glass of water with a note, "Good morning hon, I'll just buy groceries. Have your breakfast! I love you!"

He was wondering why was that so..

He asked his son, "what happened last night? Your mom should be angry."

Son replied, "Mon tried to unclothe you, but you said, 'Stop, I'm married.'"

Obama tells nation: 'We are not quitters'

(An ecerpt from yahoo news)

WASHINGTON – To a nation reeling from recession and facing long-festering problems, President Barack Obama has a simple reminder: "We are not quitters."

Whatever the problems, the new president promised in the first prime-time speech of his term, "We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before."

Standing before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, Obama optimistically sketched an agenda that began with jobs, then broadened quickly to include a stable credit system, better schools, health care reform, reliable domestic sources of energy and an end to the war in Iraq. Specifics will follow, he said, although he conceded more billions may be necessary to stabilize the banking system.

The president drew loud cheers as he made his way down the center aisle, again when he stood, alone, at the podium to speak, and several more times in an address delivered in a hall packed with lawmakers, members of his administration, Supreme Court justices and diplomats.
Humorous and poignant moments took their turns on a night when virtually the entire government gathered under one heavily secured roof.

As when Obama explained his decision to have Vice President Joe Biden oversee implementation of his stimulus plan by saying, "Nobody messes with Joe."

Or when he urged lawmakers to pass education legislation named in part for Massachusetts' Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, battling brain cancer. The 77-year-old lawmaker "has never stopped asking what he can do for his country," Obama said, rephrasing an enduring line from President John F. Kennedy's 1960 inaugural address.

Little more than one month into the president's term, the speech followed congressional passage of an $787 billion stimulus bill, coincided with pending proposals to stem an epidemic of mortgage foreclosures and served as prelude to a budget Obama pledged will cut projected deficits in half by the end of his term.

The new president submits his tax and spending plans to Congress on Thursday.
With solid Democratic majorities in both houses, Obama can count on a reliable base of support as he pushes his agenda. But his drive for bipartisanship depends in part on his standing in the polls — strong so far — and his speech was aimed at lawmakers as well as the viewing public.
"What is required now is for this country to pull together, confront boldly the challenges we face, and take responsibility for our future once more," he said.

Republicans said they were ready to work with Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress — up to a point.

"Where we agree, Republicans must be the president's strongest partners. And where we disagree, Republicans have a responsibility to be candid and offer better ideas for a path forward," said Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, tapped by party leaders to deliver the GOP response.

Jindal, the first Indian-American governor in history, also took the opportunity to pledge to voters his party would try to regain their trust after an election in which Democrats not only won, elevating the first African-American to the White House, but strengthened their majorities in Congress.

"We will do so by standing up for the principles that we share," he said.
The president seemed to do a little political positioning of his own.
He said the recently passed stimulus legislation was designed to "put people back to work and put money in their pockets. Not because I believe in bigger government — I don't." And despite what his critics claim, he said, no family with an income of less than $250,000 would face higher taxes because of his plan.

While Obama's speech was short on specifics, his remarks hinted at legislative battles ahead with Democrats as well as Republicans in Congress.

He said he had already identified $2 trillion in savings to be achieved over the next decade, adding: "We will end education programs that don't work and end direct payments to large agribusinesses that don't need them. We'll eliminate no-bid contracts that have wasted billions in Iraq."

He also pledged to "root out the waste, fraud and abuse in our Medicare program that doesn't make our seniors any healthier," an apparent reference to the subsidies the government pays to private insurance companies offering an alternative to traditional Medicare under a program long nourished by Republicans.

While Obama's speech had the trappings of a State of the Union address, it technically wasn't.
And unlike most such speeches, which mark the beginning of legislative action, this one came after a spurt of activity by Democrats eager to get to work with a new president of their own party.

Already, Obama has signed stimulus legislation, as well as a bill expanding health care for lower-income children and a separate measure giving workers a longer window in which to sue their employers for pay discrimination.

The discrimination bill was named for Lilly Ledbetter, a woman who lost a Supreme Court decision that the bill effectively overturned. She was present for the speech, seated in a part of the gallery reserved for presidential guests.

Another presidential guest was Ty'Sheoma Bethea, an eighth-grader at J.V. Martin Junior High School in Dillon, S.C. "We are not quitters," she wrote in a letter seeking improvements at her rundown school, words that Obama adopted for his own speech.

Ash Wednesday in the Catholic Church

February 25, 2009: This year's Ash Wednesday.

The First Day of Lent:

In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. (In Eastern Rite Catholic churches, Lent begins two days earlier, on Clean Monday.)

While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass on this day in order to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.

The Distribution of Ashes:

During Mass, the ashes which give Ash Wednesday its name are distributed. The ashes are made by burning the blessed palms that were distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday; many churches ask their parishioners to return any palms that they took home so that they can be burned.

After the priest blesses the ashes and sprinkles them with holy water, the faithful come forward to receive them. The priest dips his right thumb in the ashes and, making the Sign of the Cross on each person's forehead, says, "Remember, man, that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return" (or a variation on those words).

A Day of Repentance:

The distribution of ashes reminds us of our own mortality and calls us to repentance. In the early Church, Ash Wednesday was the day on which those who had sinned, and who wished to be readmitted to the Church, would begin their public penance. The ashes that we receive are a reminder of our own sinfulness, and many Catholics leave them on their foreheads all day as a sign of humility.

Fasting and Abstinence Are Required:

The Church emphasizes the penitential nature of Ash Wednesday by calling us to fast and abstain from meat. Catholics who are over the age of 18 and under the age of 60 are required to fast, which means that they can eat only one complete meal and two smaller ones during the day, with no food in between. Catholics who are over the age of 14 are required to refrain from eating any meat, or any food made with meat, on Ash Wednesday.

Taking Stock of Our Spiritual Life:

This fasting and abstinence is not simply a form of penance, however; it is also a call for us to take stock of our spiritual lives. As Lent begins, we should set out specific spiritual goals we would like to reach before Easter and decide how we will pursue them—for instance, by going to daily Mass when we can and receiving the Sacrament of Confession more often.

..PLEASE LET ME KNOW..

I just rely my blogs on internet searches.. I don't know all the things happening in our batch especially in our section (Archimedes).. So if you know something about our classmates (news, careers, etc.) please inform me or just send me a message.. Thanks guys..

As of now, 19 out 52 students of our class passed licensure examination of their own field.. Keep making name for Archimedes..Ciao..

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Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School IV-ARCHIMEDES achievers

NURSING LICENSURE EXAMINATION JUNE 2008 PASSERS
1. ADEL, CRISCHEL DE JESUS
2. BENITEZ, DAVID JONATHAN STA. ANA
3. DAYAO, FRANCIS RAI MALLARI
4. DE GUZMAN, MELVIN PILI
5. FERNANDEZ, SANNIE ROSE PASCUAL
6. GONZALES, NERINE DIVINA DE GUZMAN
7. PALLARCA, RHEIANNE VILLADOLID
8. REYES, NESSY JESSY DE GUZMAN
9. SALONGA, JEMARY ELYANN DELA CRUZ
10. VALDEZ, JULIUS CEAZAR JACINTO

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHER - SECONDARY LEVEL SEPTEMBER 2008 PASSERS
1. FLORA, NOEMI JUACHON
2. PATIAG, KAY ANN CRUZ

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER 2008 PASSER
1. ANUPOL, SABRINA JOAQUIN

NURSING LICENSURE EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2008 PASSERS
1. AGUILAR, CHARISSE BELEY
2. ALFONSO, LEONARD BRIAN DELA CRUZ
3. AREVALO, APRIL ISON
4. DEL PILAR, DIVINE GRACE LAZARO
5. MANALAD, LAHR FLOYD
6. PACUAN, MA. LALAINE CHICO

November 2008 Nursing Licensure Examination Top 10

Baguio Central University, Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna topped the recent 2008 Nurse Licensure Examination with passing rate of 89.00%.Nursing Board Exam Topnotchers

1) Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna, Baguio Central University, 89.00%

2) John Patrick Morales Dimarucot , Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institute, 88.40%

3) Gian Karlo Timog Cusi, Baguio Central University 88%;Erycar Del Mundo Manaois-Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 88%

4) Florina Conde Corpuz, Saint Dominic Savio College 87.60%;Angelica Aubrey Pantig Morla, Far Eastern University Manila 87.60%;Jamie Anne Tolentino Tinio, Angeles University Foundation 87.60%

5) Roberto Madrona Asuncion, Arellano University, Pasay City, 87.40;Irisa Kriya Turaja Biag, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.40;Miguela Macuto Gabisan, Cebu Normal University, 87.40%;Edita Te Lim-Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc, 87.40%;Rosario Lei Mosqueda Pasimio, Xavier University, 87.40%;Elaine Grace Esperancilla Praile Saint Paul University, Iloilo 87.40%;Catherine Duran Reyes, Our Lady of Fatima College QC, 87.40%

6) Geronimo Carillo Burce Jr., Mabini College, 87.20%;Joanna Mae Francisco Evangelista, San Beda College, 87.20%;Christopher Alvarez Irorita, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.20%,Paul Delfin Reyes Jamero, Father Saturnino Urios University (Urios College), 87.20%;Hazel Joy Amarillo Jimenez, University of Batangas, 87.20%;Ma. Concepcion Ashley Delizo Mapagu, Saint Louis University, 87.20%;Maria Cecilia Castillo Navata, Canossa College, 87.20%;Francis Ian Sabanal Pascual, Universidad de Zamboanga (ZAEC), 87.20%;George Garcia Vega Jr., University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao, 87.20%

7)Katrina Andrea Pagdanganan Arceo, Nueva Ecija College, 87.00%;Rose Jean Dumaboc Capidlac, Silliman University, 87.00;Carla Mae Tenorio Cuisia, Silliman University, 87.00;Mary Ann Alvarez Garing, Lyceum of Batangas, 87.00;Ma. Joya Jimenea Genzola, Colegio de San Agustin, Bacolod City, 87.00%;Rose Anne Miranda Mungcal, Angeles University Foundation, 87.00%;Pretzel Estremos Vicencio, (Butuan Doctors College (Butuan Dr. HSP. Sch. of Nursing), 87.00%;Faye Stephanie Yao Yu, Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation, 87.00%

8) Lylani Mutya Balote, University of Makati, 86.80;Jamaicca Rabulan Banting, Davao Doctors College, Inc., 86.80%;Garey Jay Avelino Delfin, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%;Josephine Celoso Elvas, 86.80%;Vanito Diocson Ilanga Jr., Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution, 86.80%;Maria Edna Charise Godoy Java, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, 86.80%;Hannah Lee Alde Padilla, University of San Agustin, 86.80%;Bryan Morella Peralta, Univesity of Makati, 86.80%;Robinson Uy Kaw Sing, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%

9) Maria Jurem Quilar Alcarde, Central Philippine University, 86.60%;Ruel Bobadilla Arzadon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%;Karina Genciane Banayat, Our Lady of Fatima College, Quezon City, 86.60%;Ryan Daniel Rivera Dablo, University of San Carlos, 86.60%;Matthew Wayne Real Chang, Silliman University, 86.60%;Fritzie Quiatzon Dela Raga, Fellowhip Baptist College, 86.60%;Hiromi Balaguer Fernandez, Saint Paul University, Iloilo, 86.60%;Josephine Franz Pagulayan Gammad, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.60%;Paul Fabian Robosa Gumabao, Arellano University, Manila, 86.60%;Maila Carl Majam Morantte, Colegio De Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Inc., 86.60%;Michael Dorothy Frances Gaer Montojo, Ateneo de Davao University, 86.60%;Cindy Mae Alvarez Nañoz, Ateneo de Zamboanga, 86.60%;Glenda Mae Macapal Omaña, Riverside College, 86.60%;Rhea Jhoy Padinay Pantaleon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%;Rolly Mendoza Policarpio, Angeles University Foundation, 86.60%;Arlette Castillo Quinan, University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao, 86.60%;Crystal Mae Abejuela Sabela, Xavier University, 86.60%;Katrina Isabel Hugo Santos, Philippine Women’s University, Quezon City, 86.60%;Shiella Marie Gamboa Simplina, Saint Louis University, 86.60%

10) James Altura Baguio, Saint Mary’s University, 86.40%;Miljoyce Daligdig Cabat, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%;Sarah Mae Clemente Capulong, Angeles University Foundation, 86.40%;Johcy Angeleme Fausto De La Fuente, Central Philippine University, 86.40;Renante Lazarte Dig-Aoan, Baguio Central University, 86.40%;Jake Desor Diputado, Silliman University, 86.40%;Marjory Boquia Emperio, Misamis University , Ozamiz City, 86.40%,Marissa Raposas Ferrer, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%;Erika Bautista Galang, Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 86.40%;Francis Gerwin Uy Jalipa, San Pedro College, Davao City, 86.40%;Angela Gilda Baltazar Mencias, Unciano Colleges & General Hospital, Manila, 86.40%;Carina Yabut Pacete, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, 86.40%;Joy Jenelynn Chua Tan, University of Sto. Tomas, 86.40%;Francis Dollente Villanueva, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.40%

2009 OSCAR Awards Winners

Best Picture - Slumdog MIllionare

Actor in a Leading Role - Sean Penn, Milk

Actress in a Leading Role - Kate Winslet, The Reader

Directing - Slumdog MIllionare

Foreign Language Film - Departures

Music (Song) - Slumdog MIllionare

Music (Score) - Slumdog MIllionare

Sound Mixing - Slumdog Millionare

Film Editing - Slumdog MIllionare

Sound Editing - The Dark Knight

Visual Effects - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Documentary Short - Smile Pinki

Documentary Feature - Man on Wire

Actor in a Supporting Role - Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

Short Film (Live Action) - Spielzeugland (Toyland)

Cinematography - Slumdog MIllionare

Makeup - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Costume Design - The Duchess

Art Direction - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Short Film (Animated) - La Maison en Cubes

Animated Feature Film - Wall-E

Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Slumdog Millionaire

Writing (Original Screenplay) - Milk

Actress in a Supporting Role - Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

..EVERYBODY LIES..

Mrs. Vallecer comes to visit her son Patrick for diner who lives with a female roommate named Ives.

His mother couldn't help but notice how pretty Ives is. She had long been suspiscious of a relationship between the two.

Reading his mo's thoughts, he said: "I knew what you're thinking, but I assure you, we're just roommates."

A week later, Ives: "Ever since your mom came, I can't find the sugar bowl, you don't suppose she took it, do you?"

"Ma, I'm not saying that you 'did' take the sugar bowl from my house and I'm not saying that you 'did not' take it. But the fact that it's been missing ever since you were here. Love, Patrick."

A week later:

"Son, I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Ives, and I'm not saying that you 'do not' sleep with her. But the fact remains that if she were sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the sugar bowl by now. Love, mama."

..Dumb Yet Profound Questions..

• Why are wrong numbers never busy?

• How come night falls but day breaks?

• Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?

• If you try to fail and you succeeded, which have you done?

• Why is the time of the day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

• Is there any other word for synonym?

• If God sneezed, what would you say?

• If a word in the dictionary is spelled wrong, how would you know?

A Letter from God..

PLEASE TRY TO KEEP THIS ONE GOING..

Ruth went to her mail box and there was only one letter. She picked it up
and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again.

There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the
letter:

Dear Ruth:

I`m going to be in your neighborhood Saturday afternoon and I'd like to stop
by for a visit.

Love Always, Jesus

Her hands were shaking as she placed the letter on the table. "Why would the
Lord want to visit me?

I'm nobody special. I don't have anything to offer."

With that thought, Ruth remembered her empty kitchen cabinets. "Oh my
goodness, I really don't have anything to offer. I'll have to run down to
the store and buy something for dinner." She reached for her purse and
counted out its contents. Five dollars and forty cents. "Well, I can get
some bread and cold cuts, at least."

She threw on her coat and hurried out the door.

A loaf of French bread, a half-pound of sliced turkey, and a carton of
milk..leaving Ruth with grand total twelve cents to last her until Monday.

Nonetheless, she felt good as she headed home, her meager offerings tucked
under her arm.

"Hey lady, can you help us, lady?"

Ruth had been so absorbed in her dinner plans, she hadn't even noticed two
figures huddled in the alleyway. A man and a woman, both of them dressed in
little more than rags

"Look lady, I ain't got a job, ya know, and my wife and I have been living
out here on the street, and, well, now it's getting cold and we're getting
kinda hungry and, well, if you could help us. Lady, we'd really appreciate
it."

Ruth looked at them both.

They were dirty, they smelled bad and frankly, she was certain that they
could get some kind of work if they really wanted to.

"Sir, I'd like to help you, but I'm a poor woman myself. All I have is a few
cold cuts and some bread, and I'm having an important guest for dinner
tonight and I was planning on serving that to Him."

"Yeah, well, okay lady, I understand. Thanks anyway."

The man put his arm around the woman's shoulders, turned and headed back
into the alley.

As she watched them leave, Ruth felt a familiar twinge in her heart.

"Sir, wait!" The couple stopped and turned as she ran down the alley after
them. "Look, why don't you take this food. I'll figure out something else to
serve my guest."

She handed the man her grocery bag.

"Thank you lady. Thank you very much!"

"Yes, thank you!" It was the man's wife, and Ruth could see now that she was
shivering. "You know, I've got another coat at home. Here, why don't you
take this one." Ruth unbuttoned her jacket and slipped it over the woman's
shoulders. Then smiling, she turned and walked back to the street...without
her coat and with nothing to serve her guest.

"Thank you lady!

Thank you very much!"

Ruth was chilled by the time she reached her front door, and worried too.
The Lord was coming to visit and she didn't have anything to offer Him.

She fumbled through her purse for the door key. But as she did, she noticed
another envelope in her mailbox.

"That's odd. The mailman doesn't usually come twice in one day." She took
the envelope out of the box and opened it.

Dear Ruth:

It was so good to see you again. Thank you for the lovely meal. And thank
you, too, for the beautiful coat.

Love Always Jesus

The air was still cold, but even without her coat, Ruth no longer noticed.

THE ARAB SHEIKH & THE ILOCANO BLOOD DONOR

An Arab Sheikh was admitted to the Philippine Heart Center in Manila for a heart transplant, but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to store his blood in case a need arises. As the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found locally, so, the call went out to a number of provinces.

Finally an Ilocano was located who had a similar type of blood. The Ilocano willingly donated his blood for the Arab.

After the surgery, the Arab sent the Ilocano as appreciation for giving his blood, a new Toyota Prado, diamonds, jewelry, and a million US dollars.

Once again the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery. His doctor telephoned the Ilocano who was more than happy to donate his blood again.

After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Ilocano a thank you card and a jar of Almond halwa sweets.

The Ilocano was shocked that the Arab this time did not reciprocate his kind gesture as he had anticipated. He phoned the Arab and asked him: 'I thought that you would be generous again, that you would again give me a Toyota Prado, Money, Diamonds and Jewelry...but you only gave me a thank you card and a jar of Almond sweets!'

To this the Arab replied: 'Manong...I now have Ilocano blood in my veins.'

A text message i just received few hours ago..

it really makes sense..


LOVE is like the star...
...he stays with the moon even if he knows he's not the only one...

LOVE is like the moon...
...who patiently follows his sun even if he knows they can never be together...

LOVE is like the sun...
...who gives light for the planet he can't even touch...

LOVE is like the planet...
...who contents himself by just viewing the star from afar...

LOVE is the science and art of a true sacrifice:-(