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Entries for June, 2008

Bits of Wisdom

Forgiveness is greater than revenge                                                                                                                            Humility is better than pride                                                                                                                                            Tolerance is better than bigotry                                                                                                                                     Loyalty is better than treachery
 Truths are better than lies                                                                                                                                                      Piety is better than tepidity                                                                                                                                                     Compassion is better than callousness                                                                                                                                     A smile is better than a frown
Respect is better than imprudence                                                                                                                                   Foresight is better than complacency                                                                                                                               Selflessness is better than egoitism                                                                                                                                 [...]

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The Essence of Laughter

Laughter is a great thing. Since time immemorial, it has always been said that ‘laughter is the best medicine.’ Laughter makes one feel good for a reason.
Laughing is generally considered to be an essential behavior of a happy, joyful individual. It invokes happiness and joy. Instead of being hopeless because a solution for a problem/s on hand is [...]

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They Just Joined the Wonderful World

Nathaniel Xavier  Trinidad was born to Liezle (nee Mesina) and Terry Trinidad on April 28, 2008. Nathaniel is a robust and healthy child.   He is the second child of the couple.  The family is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
 Born on June 19, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Ellis is the second child of Jeanette (nee de la [...]

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Brunei Cavintinian Adds Words To Our Vocabulary List

amain -   tiyo   (brother of your mother or father; uncle)
amama - lolo   (grandfather - the father of your mother or father)
apuyan - posporo      (match - a slender piece of wood/cardboard tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed against a chemically prepared surface)
biribi -   nagmamadali   (in a hurry)
dangan - dahil sa  (because of)
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Imagine The World Without Filipinos

(From ARAB NEWS)
Muhammad Al - Maghrabi became handicpped and shut down his flower and gift shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home to the Philippines. He said, “When they left, I felt as if I lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite.”
Muhammad Al-Maghrabi, [...]

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