Where are we going to move?

The issues of Global Warming has taken a lot of heat not only from the minute "political" scientific community but also from political bureaucrat's who think they know everything. ( I really wish they know everything but unfortunately they just pretend to know everything )

In MY opinion everyone should try to think about Global warming - think about it as the flint that is waiting to be ignited. What can you do to help slow it down?, what can you do to stop it?, what can you do as this planets inhabitant?... what, how and when?

I am not being an alarmist but I'm just someone who thinks that this is an important issue that is being piled under a bunch of political bull crap! Almost 99.9% of respected scientist and climatologist researched, studied and observed the recent behaviour of our planet and I am sorry to say that their diagnosis is not good, a minute minority of Government paid Scientist concluded that there is no reason for concern and of course with the government behind their backs...who could contradict them?, It's just sad.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that : WE as the inhabitants of this world, OUR ONLY PLANET should try to do our BEST to try to protect and preserve what we have, It is not up to this " coo-koo" political scientist and climatologist ( shame on you!!!) to decide what is going on with our planet, just look out in the window, the news and the extreme climate events that is happening in our world...

...If that is not enough evidence for you I don't know what can convince you to act on this matter.

Even a very simple thing such as replacing your incandescent light bulbs with Fluorescent lights can help, carpooling and recycling. Simple things to do but could make a great impact towards the future of our planet, most especially the future of OUR CHILDREN.

To end my rant about this issue, I hope everybody makes a conscious decision about Global Warming, It is real and It is happening - Our world is such a beautiful place, a wonderful place to live in. It is one of a kind in our solar system and In my opinion, the only one with concrete evidence of LIFE...If we don't take care of this earth everything will run out, resources will go dry and I guess that will be the worst of all time to ask...

...Where are we going to move?...

...Don't wait until it's too late, act now!

Our Family

I just got back from a recent trip to Los Angeles - I always enjoy coming down for a while and spending time with my "Nanay & Tatay"( Mom and Dad ), My siblings, cousins and dear friends.

Visiting L.A. is always fun for me, Our family loves getting together because it is the time where all of us gather under the same roof and share funny and eventful stories on a personal level.

Now that all of us are considered adults, the age barrier of being uncomfortable to share life stories with our family has been torn down and now more than ever I feel that our family is happier with solid bonds between brothers and sisters as well as an openness to accept and welcome other like minded people in our lives...once we get to know them, they are not considered as peers anymore but our extended family members.

Wealth and things of luxury may be a good thing but I am happy to say that my family is not all about that - the things that we value the most are the experiences and knowledge that our Mom have instilled in all of us and "to always think about our siblings and never argue about money"...I guess all those years of Mom reminding us about this has finally paid off - My brother is someone that I will look up to probably till the time that I'm old and crinkly- he's a cool dude, My sisters are always like a ray of sunshine to me, their outgoing and cheerful personality never fails to shine even if they have other things to worry about, I love them dearly and I'll always will.

My "Tatay" (Dad) is a very hardworking guy, at his age now, he's supposed to be retired but instead he decided to keep working to help support our 2 remaining brothers in the Philippines - Dad may not be the warm and cozy kind of guy but we know and feel that he loves us even if he doesn't say it to all of us.( although occasionally he will have his sudden spurt of goofiness...such as picking on my weight gain or giving flattering comments on our self improvements )

My " Nanay" (Mom) is my pillar, I am very proud of her especially for EVERYTHING that she has done for me and for all of us - she's the kind of Mom that every one could wish for, she always puts her childrens need before hers, she always shows her love for everyone unconditionally and for that, I will be forever thankful that I have been blessed with a Mom like her.

I guess the best part of having a family like ours is the fact that although we dream of things of grandeur, wealth and luxury - we always think of each other and look after each other, having the confidence that you have a Mom & Dad, a brother, sisters, extended family and friends who will always be there for you is the best feeling in the world - No matter how things may come or no matter how hard things may be, I know in my heart that they will always be there, always supportive - never negative.

Mom have always told us to live life within our own means and never aspire for things that we simply could not afford...living a low key and simple life is something that I will always remember, "Life lived in simple ways brings a lot of good and order in a household".

The joy of having such a wonderful family can never be measured nor summed in any amount of money, I am very thankful and grateful that I have them in my life.

I feel like our extended family is a big blessing to our family, having people like them around us is a wonderful thing, I hope that in our very own way, we have never made you feel unwelcomed, your friendship and camaraderie will always be a part of us, thank you for your trust and confidence in our familia.

Now for the question Why are family, relatives and friends important?...

...Without them, you are just an empty shell, without them you are no one, without them your life is just a mere example of isolation.

The things that your family teaches you are your foundation to your own growth, the things that you'll learn from your extended family are the ingredients that will make your life experiences more fruitful, the lessons that you'll learn from all of them are the things that will make you the better person that you could become...

...without them...

...your world will be a world of single hues, of little color...

..."No man is an island, no man stands alone"...

...Your Family, Relatives and Friends are a blessing,
Keep them, Enjoy them....

...Treasure them.

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

The EVIL Sugar Imitation

Cereals, Snack Bars, Breads and even those that claim to be "100% Natural Juice Drinks" contain High Fructose Corn Syrup(HFCS). Soda's ( diet and regular ) are one of the worst!, second among the ingredients used to make the thirst quenching drink is..........HFCS.

Now, you maybe asking what the hell is wrong with HFCS?...It makes everything sweet and tasty doesn't it? Well I have one simple answer for it which everyone could easily grasp ( hopefully ) :

High Fructose Corn Syrup Is a chemically altered substance...it is NOT sugar but it imitates sugar, The reason that it is so bad for our body is because, since it is a chemical/product that is alien to our metabolic system, our body doesn't know how to process it which leads our body to store it as fat! and one of the leading cause of obesity and other health problems to all who consume a lot of it.

Here's an article about HFCS written by Mary Glenda

A Critical Care Nurse and Nutrition Enthusiast

Experts are finding that "high-fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) is making us fat. Scientists at nutrition research centers are saying that it's a huge problem. Exactly what is "high-fructose corn syrup"?

Well, it's not the same thing at all as the natural, healthy fructose in honey and fruit. "High-fructose corn syrup" is a highly refined, artificial product. It is created through an intricate process that transforms cornstarch into a thick, clear liquid.

White sugar and "high-fructose corn syrup" are not the same. Industry advocates for corn growers say that they are the same. But nutritional science studies say that there is a big difference between the two. They say that "high-fructose corn syrup" is worse than sugar.

This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way. Research has shown that "high-fructose corn syrup" goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat! This may elevate triglyceride (fat in blood) levels and elevate cholesterol levels. This fake fructose may slow fat burning and cause weight gain.

Other research indicates that it does not stimulate insulin production, which usually creates a sense of being full. Therefore, people may eat more than they should. Indications also are that the important chromium levels are lowered by this sweetener which may then contribute to type 2 diabetes. Obesity is a contributor too.

Many older Americans are overweight. As we age, our taste buds don't work as efficiently, prompting us to eat more of everything that tastes sweet. "High-fructose corn syrup" is in almost everything.

The dangers of white sugar have been known for a long time. But now the evidence seems clear that "high-fructose corn syrup" is an even more dangerous consequence for our love of sweets. Dietary experts are singling out this fake syrup as one reason for the startling rise in obesity in America and related increase in diabetes.

"High-fructose corn syrup" is not the corn syrup you buy in a bottle at the supermarket to use for baking. It's an artificial additive that's cheaper and easier for manufacturers of sodas and fruit juices to use. If you read labels, you'll find this additive in such products as pizzas, baked beans, candies, yeast breads, sweetened yogurt, baby food, ketchup, cookies, beer, sodas, juices and alarmingly in most brands of manufactured foods. I have to read a lot of labels to find a brand that doesn't contain "HFCS".

If the artificial additive "high-fructose corn syrup" is added to an otherwise healthy food, is it still healthy? If you add a speck of poison to vitamins, are they still good for you? After all, just a speck of poison probably won't hurt you on the spot, but accumulative amounts most probably will. 30 years of these accumulative affects of "high-fructose corn syrup" is evident in the obesity and health problems we have today.

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Isn't that a very good explanation of this evil substance lurking in our groceries and pantries!

A big KUDOS to Mary Glenda for her brilliant explanation! You could read her whole article on this link : http://www.noweightgaincookbooks.com/worse_than_sugar.htm

Anything that is chemically altered is most of the time BAD for our health. Butter for instance is frowned upon by some health conscious individuals BUT did you know that butter is readily recognized by our body as a natural substance/product unlike their grocery counterparts such as : Margarine, "I can't believe it's not butter ", Blue Bonnet and other cruddy stuff that you spread in your bread.

According to studies Butter used in moderate amount is absorbed by our body quite easily and flushed away in just a few days ( moderation is the keyword here ), Margarine on the other hand will take at least 14 days to a month before our body can flush it off our system ...why?...because our body doesn't recognized the substance and chemicals that is present in our beloved " Country Crock Margarine" which in turns stores it as fat and does a lot of harm to our arteries!

Anyway, a lot of deceitful advertisement is out in our groceries such as 100% wheat or 100% natural, the best way to fight this malicious advertisement is to make a conscious decision for the benefit of your health and your family.

Always look at the Ingredients of the product that you are buying, if the first ingredient of the Wheat bread you are buying is 100% Whole wheat - then it is whole wheat ( don't be fooled by Whole Wheat flour!!! or Bleached Flour...it is not the same! and as mentioned even some breads have HFCS too!) There's a lot of Good Fruit juices out there without HFCS, I know that majority of us doesn't have the time to look at the Nutrition Facts at the back of the box but it is a very simple way to take care of your body...don't wait until it's too late!