SIGN THIS PETITION! Boycott Boyet Fajardo! - Puta anong Creative Outburst???

http://petitionspot.com/petitions/boyetfajardo



Boyet Fajardo, a Filipino Fashion designer caught on tape harassing a duty-free employee for doing his job of asking another ID card for a credit card transaction. Irate and angered by this, This man threw temper tantrums at the employees.

While Store Managers and officers were sought to appease the matter, explaining to him that it is standard operating procedure in credit card safety, not only for the company but also his own.

Ignoring this, he pulled out his phone and threatened to call high positioned people whom he allegedly knew, to make these people realize how important he is.. he went on using words like “LECHE KAYO, DI NYO KO KILALA? AKO SI BOYET FAJARDO! AT ITONG P..I.. NA BABAENG ITO, (pointing to a lady officer) AT ANG BAKLANG ITO (pointing to the cashier) AY WALANG KWENTANG MGA TAO! I WANT THEM FIRED!!!

His yelling and berating went on and on FOR THREE HOURS!, he could not calm down and went on to say, that only if the cashier would kneel down before him and/or allow him to freely slap the persons face, would he get satisfied.
AND, you know what happened next...the poor cashier simply gave in, crying in shame. He knelt down and apologized before this self proclaimed GOD….

Magic Mormon Underwears- Keeping People Safe from Sin and Bears!

Temple garment
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Temple garment circa 1879 (GSR 1879).

In some denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement, the temple garment (also referred to as garments, or often by outsiders as Mormon underwear or derided by skeptics as magic underwear) is worn as a religious vesture beneath the clothing of those who have taken part in the Endowment ceremony. The undergarments are viewed as a symbolic reminder of the sacred covenants made in temple ceremonies, and are viewed as an either symbolic or literal source of protection from the evils of the world.

The garment is given as part of the washing and anointing portion of the endowment. Today, the temple garment is worn primarily by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and by Mormon fundamentalist churches. Adherents consider them to be sacred and some may be offended by public discussion of the garment. Anti-Mormon activists have occasionally publicly displayed and/or defaced temple garments to show their opposition to the LDS Church.
Construction and symbolism

In the 19th century, the temple garment was a one-piece undergarment extending to the ankles and the wrists, resembling a union suit, with an open crotch and a collar. It was made of unbleached cotton, and was held together with ties in a double knot. The garment had four marks that were snipped into the cloth as part of the original Nauvoo Endowment ceremony (Buerger 1987, p. 56; Beadle 1870, p. 497; Bennett 1842, pp. 247-48). These marks were a reverse-L-shaped symbol on the right breast, a V-shaped symbol on the left breast, and horizontal marks at the navel and over the right knee. These cuts were later replaced by embroidered symbols. According to generally-accepted Mormon doctrine, the marks in the garments are sacred symbols (Buerger 2002, p. 58). One proposed element of the symbolism, according to early Mormon leaders, was a link to the Square and Compass, the symbols of freemasonry (Morgan 1827, pp. 22-23), to which Joseph Smith had been initiated about seven weeks prior to his introduction of the Endowment ceremony. Thus, the V-shaped symbol on the left breast was referred to as "The Compasses", while the reverse-L-shaped symbol on the right breast was referred to by early church leaders as "The Square" (Buerger 2002, p. 145).

According to an explanation by LDS Church President John Taylor in 1883, the "Square" represents "the justice and fairness of our Heavenly Father, that we will receive all the good that is coming to us or all that we earn, on a square deal", and the "Compasses" represents "the North Star" (Buerger 2002, p. 145). In addition to the Square and Compasses, Taylor described the other symbols as follows: the collar represented the idea that the Lord's "yoke is easy and [his] burden is light", or the "Crown of the Priesthood"; the double-knotted strings represented "the Trinity" and "the marriage covenant"; the navel mark represents "strength in the navel and marrow in the bones"; and the knee mark represents "that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ" (Buerger 2002, p. 145).

An alternative explanation was given in 1936 by then-LDS Church apostle David O. McKay, whose explanation was incorporated into the LDS Endowment ceremony (Buerger 2002, p. 153). According to McKay's explanation of the ceremony, the "mark of the Compass" represents "an undeviating course leading to eternal life; a constant reminder that desires, appetites, and passions are to be kept within the bounds the Lord has set; and that all truth may be circumscribed into one great whole"; the "mark of the Square" represents "exactness and honor" in keeping the commandments and covenants of God; the navel mark represents "the need of constant nourishment to body and spirit"; and the "knee mark" represents "that every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is the Christ" (Buerger 2002, p. 153). Unlike Taylor, McKay did not describe the symbolism of the collar or the tie-strings because those elements of the garment had been eliminated in 1922 (Buerger 2002, p. 138).
Post-1979 two-piece temple garments end just above the knee for both sexes. Women's garment have a rounded or sweetheart neckline with cap sleeves. Male tops are available in tee-shirt styles.

While the original pattern of the garment is still in use by some Mormon fundamentalists, over the years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has somewhat modernized the original pattern. In 1893, the church expressed an official preference for the color white. In 1923, a letter from Heber J. Grant to Stake and Temple Presidents, stated that after careful and prayerful consideration it was unanimously decided by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve of the LDS Church, that the following modifications would be permitted to the garments:

1. Sleeve to elbow.
2. Leg just below knee.
3. Buttons instead of strings.
4. Collar eliminated.
5. Crotch closed (Buerger 2002, p. 138).

Other changes were made after 1923 which shortened the sleeves and legs more and eliminated buttons.

In the 1930s, the Church built Beehive Clothing Mills which manufactured and sold the garments leading to a more standardized design. During this time women's garments were one-piece designs that ended just above the knees and had a cap sleeve. In 1970's, the first two-piece garment became available and Mormons generally accepted the change with enthusiasm.[6] Today garments are made in both styles with a variety of different fabrics. Feminine styles are sold with either a rounded or a sweetheart neckline with cap sleeves. Sweetheart necklines usually follow the line of the bra, which is worn over the garment. There are also two styles of necklines for men. Endowed church members can purchase garments produced by Beehive at distribution centers worldwide. Garments can also be ordered through the mail. They are sold at a moderate price that is assumed to be near cost.

Latter-day Saint views as to sacredness

To members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the temple garment represents the sacred and personal aspects of their relationship with God. For this reason, Church leaders discourage members from discussing the garment in a casual or disrespectful manner. One church leader has compared the garment to the clerical vestments worn by clergy of other churches. Display of the garment is viewed by most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as extremely inappropriate and offensive.

Church leaders have publicly discussed the above principles and beliefs in general terms since the mid-1840s. However, because of the sacredness surrounding temple rites and the garment to many Latter-day Saints, some people have utilized it as a source of humor and parody. People who have sold garments on internet auction sites have been criticized by some LDS members.

During the October 2003 General Conference of the Church, some anti-Mormon demonstrators outside the LDS Conference Center reportedly spat and stomped on garments in view of those attending the conference. A scuffle broke out between a protester and two members of the church who attempted to take the garments from him. To avoid a repeat of the conflict, the municipality of Salt Lake City planned stronger enforcement of fighting words and hate speech laws for the April 2004 Conference in Salt Lake City with new protest buffer zones

STOP THE KOREANS! The Koreans are Skinning Subic!

http://mamomoondok.multiply.com/journal/item/15/The_Koreans_are_Skinning_Subic
If you are having a hard time reading the article on that site because of the background- I copied and pasted it here:

The Koreans are Skinning Subic! Dec 2, '08 11:48 AM
for everyone
(http://mamomoondok.multiply.com/journal/item/15/The_Koreans_are_Skinning_Subic)

If you like Subic not because of what it is, but because of its lush greens, age old and huge trees, birds, monkeys, butterflies, the clean air, the natural park, and the verdant mountains, I'd like to let you know that very soon, 300 AGE OLD & FOREST TREES WILL BE CUT, and another MOUNTAIN WILL BE CLEARED IN FAVOR OF A CASINO PROJECT by the KOREANS. First it was their housing project. And they got away with it. By the blessing of this sick government. Now, because the Koreans have sensed that it is very easy in the Philippines to get away with our conservation laws, and we are not very particular about keeping our trees, and the management of Subic is not very much concerned nor appreciate their trees, and the DENR is silent (as lame duck), THE CASINO PROJECT WILL COME, AND THE TREES WILL GO.

I think the deeper root to the problem is not the approval of the project, but the inability of the Subic ecology/natural department & DENR to know their specific jobs, and their inability to appreciate the importance of trees in sustaining the ecological balance. The Philippines is the fastest region in Asia in losing its forest, (RP lost forest fastest in Southeast Asia--EU official.. Country also 7th in the world By Veronica Uy, INQUIRER.net) contributing to the decline and extinction of many of its diverse and unique flora and fauna. With the incompetence of those in charge, and the attraction of easy money, wealth without hardwork, they DESTROY OUR NATURAL TREASURE, IN FAVOR OF GAMBLING! What kind of government is this? and what kind of authorities do we have?

I appreciate Arch Jun Palafox on his stand. Arch Palafox is a world-renowned architect who developed and designed famous parks, malls, and establishments, including the Ayala Land projects. His understanding on the importance of trees is very much inculcated in his designs, and the preservation of the environs, always first and foremost, as his love for his country. He gave up $1M project for his disagreement against the Koreans in killing the trees. A challenge to our fellow architects, really. Money or what? The Koreans know they could not do this in Korea. But they know it is easy in this country.

"Amethya dela Llana-Koval, head of the SBMA Ecology Center, said the project site is within the central business district of the free port zone that is not classified as a protected area"- according to the article. But until where and when will she stop issuing these statement? If any investor would come and identify a new site, would she say the same? Does she know that it is almost impossible to revive and age-old tree? Even the highest care given in handling and balling does not guarantee survival, when a tree is old. Have they done this before? Can she show us how? I've been planting trees all my life, from seedlings to balled, but it is almost impossible to revive an age old tree. It is not that easy. She is sugar-coating and telling us in a way- come what may, she has the blessing of the project. Ouchh!!

Hanggang ngayon pa ba ay alipin pa rin tayo ng mga banyaga? Hanggang kailan matatapos ang ating pagiging sunud-sunurin sa naisin ng mga banyaga dahilan lamang sa pera? Sa pera na ang ituturo sa atin ay ang pagsusugal at pagbebenta ng laman ng ating mga lakambini? Hangang kailan matatapos ito? Marami pa naman mga bakanteng pwesto sa Subic, bakit ninanais nila ito ilagay sa bundok na kung saan kailangang putulin ang mga mahigit pang 300 na puno, na matatanda pa sa ating mga ninuno? Bakit hndi bigyan pansin ng ating pamahalaan ang iba pang industriya na magiging kapakipakinbang sa ating mamayan? malinis at marangal? Nagtatanong lang po, at naghihinagpis sa mga nangyayari sa ating inang bayan.

Here's the LINK TO THE ARTICLE: http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/theenvironmentreport/view.php?db=1&article=20081129-175207

Tips on the importance of trees: (in case Llana-Koval and DENR sec, and his people do not know this):

One huge tree saves 200gallons or 800 liters of water. Cut those trees, and there's 240,000 liters of fresh water turned to flood, enough to supply fresh water to 50 families. 3-4 trees converting 2.5kg of CO2 to oxygen. That's almost 200kg of CO2 cleaned from space everyday, or equivalent to cleaning 200 households CO2 waste. BUT IT IS MORE THAN THE TREES. The life sustained in the undergrowth, the wildlife hosted for their breeding, adn food..the ecology, IT IS LIFE.

PLEASE, LET US JOIN HANDS, and spread the word!

The ASEAN Way- The Official Anthem

The Talkshop finally had an anthem. I think it is boring and as useless as ASEAN itself.

Awesome Philippines! - Win a Trip to My Awesome Philippines!!

http://www.awesomephilippines.com
Remix a video and win a trip to my beautiful country!

Crucifixion at San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando Pampanga, Farm Barbie at Batangas, Sombrero/Maricaban Island Hop

Start:	Apr 10, '09 04:00a
Location:	San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando Pampanga; Batangas Farm, Sombrero/Maricaban

From wiki:

The San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death which takes place in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga in the Philippines.

It includes a passion play culminating with the actual nailing of at least three penitents to a wooden cross atop the makeshift Calvary.

Events

Every year on Good Friday or the Friday before Easter a dozen or so penitents - mostly men but with the occasional woman - are taken to a rice field in the barrio of San Pedro Cutud, 3km (2 miles) from the proper of City of San Fernando, Pampanga and nailed to a cross using two-inch (5 cm) stainless steel nails that have been soaked in alcohol to disinfect them. The penitents are taken down when they feel cleansed of their sin. Other penitents flagellate themselves using bamboo sticks tied to a rope.

2008 Crucifixion

On March 21, 2008, Pampanga carpenter Ruben Enage, 47, was nailed to a wooden cross on Good Friday for the 22nd time, since his first in 1985. 25 other penitents, including two women, were nailed on wooden cross on Good Friday in San Pedro Cutud. Central Luzon crucifixion reenactments were also held yearly, in Angeles City, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, and in Bulacan.

Criticism

The Catholic Church does not approve of the crucifixions and does not endorse them. The media has also turned against the rites, calling them "pagan and barbaric" but generally admitting they are still a good show.

No Reservations: Anthony Bourdain does Philippines!

From Anthony Bourdain's blog:

Hierarchy of Pork

By Anthony Bourdain on February 16, 2009 6:55 PM | Permalink | 493 Comments

I'm very nervous about tonight's Philippines show.

I'm all too aware of the fact that the country is made up of over seven THOUSAND islands and that I visited exactly two of them. The food is intensely regional ... I mean, even the difference between the food in Manila and Pampanga -- only a couple of hours away --is striking. So I missed ... a lot.