Alimodian Town Fiesta 2010

St. Thomas of Villanova

        Yesterday September 22, 2010, Alimodian celebrated its annual patronal town fiesta in honor of our patron saint, St. Thomas of Villanova. We prepare a feast for the guests and visitor to rekindle ties and forge bond that was formed a long time ago and to reunite with kin and clans. It is also a time to rest or a comic relief from the usual daily routine to enjoy the festivities. The theme this year is “Climate Change: An Environmental Concern and a Social Responsibility Of All Alimodiananons” which emphasizes on the dire warning and repercussion brought by global warming and the citizen of Alimodian’s role to make a difference and help alleviate this cruel vengeance of nature.
        This is the story of our patron saint, St. Thomas of Villanova which we honor in this religious fiesta.


        Bishop Confessor (1488 – 1555) St. Thomas of Villanova is best remembered as the “Almgiver” and the “Father of the Poor”.
        Thomas was born in 1488 to Alfonso Thomas Garcia and Lucia Martinez Castillanos in Fuentellano but he grew in Villanova de los Infantes.
        In 1504, he entered the University of Alcala and finished Master of Arts degree and Licentiate in Theology and taught Philosophy. He joined the Augustinian order in 1516 and was ordained priest in 1518. He taught theology in the University of Salamanca which is known worldwide up to the present. He became of the famous preachers of Valencia and Valladolid. High positions in the Augustinian order were handled by him.
        In his order, St. Thomas of Villanova rose to Provincial and from Castille sent out the first band of Augustinian missionaries to Mexico. Then he was nominated to the position of bishop of Granada but refused such nomination. Nevertheless, under obedience he accepted the position of Archbishop of Valencia and which he has served from 1545 to September 8, 1555. Here he labored at reforming the mortals of both clergy and laymen; he did away with underground prisons: a money gift which he received from the cathedral chapter for use in his place was used for the rebuilding of fire guttered general hospital. Moreover, he founded a college for young clergy and another for poor students. Children of indigent parents and foundlings were likewise provided for in an orphanage. For the benefit of the working people, masses were said at very early hours.
        Many miracles have been credited to him before and after his death. It was Cardinal Pardo of Toledo who ordained him; Pope Paul II whom beatified him in 1618 and Pope Alejandro VII who canonized him as Saint in 1658.
         Thomas of Fuentellano is more popularly known as Thomas of Villanova. Yes, he is a humble servant and an obedient follower as well. His life was one of the continuous series of self-sacrifice and charitable acts, healing the sick and converting hardened sinners.
         Thomas Castillanos Garcia is Thomas of Villanova.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1

Decade IV Year 1

In one danger, three comrade soldiers will seek out to quench the thirst and save masses.
In courage comes their death.
A leader bows in honor
In times of sorrow, conscience strikes back

 

Year 2

Proud and brave shall be humbled by tiny but wise young friends.
Brothers and friends of good shall fight and annihilate the rebel villains.
Reinforcement shall be in no good.

 Year 3

In time when the giant in Siberia and in the South Pacific will die,
Thus evil worse than before giant emerge from the South
With a first S in the name will bolster and murder a number
A descendant of a great monster, misrule and brutally rule six provinces for six gruesome years.

 Year 4


A town that boosts itself proud, greedy and selfish will see itself helpless.
In a time surprise and shock in attack without a help.
Clever and deception and betrayal shall all be doomed.
In less than 3 days or 3 hours most are dead some others are crying.
Sufferings will be justified.
Mercy and redemption is impossible.

 Year 5


Cold and indifferent places shall find no money.
A battalion of forces shall come to attack in surprise
Most men lay dead while a few women and children shall be spared
Someone who survives shall seek help and response with forces.
Surprise, no speech was heard at the sight of a number of lifeless bodies.

Words Soup For The Soul

“Have you experience to play stupid because of one person? That you humble yourself… To forgive and feel sorry even if you don’t need to… Then you find yourself crying because you cannot do anything because you love that person.”


“HAPPINESS keeps you sweet TRIALS makes you strong SORROWS keep you human FAILURE keeps you humble SUCCESS makes you eager & PRAYER keeps you going! God bless you!


“I made a cup of coffee especially for you but there’s no sugar in it yet. Don’t worry, the sender is sweet!”


PRAYER is an open line to heaven, no prepaid cards to use, no low battery problem, no error, no charging, good signal & all messages sent make prayer a habit like text.”


I ask God, How can I build a better world? And He said “Just build a better you.”

My Sims 3 Images and the Stories Behind

The grim reaper is about to take the soul of the wicked and take him to the underworld.

The skinny starving brother of the dead is looking at his body being taken away by the grim reaper. Since he is starving and imprisoned in a dark room, he will be the next to be dragged to the fiery and feisty underworld.

This lady is so strong he can carry weights up to 200 lbs on his arms before defecating. Awww....

This evil lady is not satisfied of robbing a candy out of the kid, she still has lots of evil plan to do only to be thwarted by angels who were against her plan. She will then have some ridiculous repercussions after.

The whole family is watching tv on Mondays talking about their lives and their plans for vacation. What a wonderful Modern Family!

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1

Decade III Year 6

Maltesian nation shall invite, and seek help from an Oriental nation.
Graced the invitation provide aid but gives certain conditions.
Though heavy and sacrificial, the former agrees and follow it.
The latter in hideous cunningly laughing




Year 7

Humble Jews and Christians shall see the prize they deserve.
Toils, hardships and deaths may come to end.
A sweet smile behind the sweat.


Year 8

A misguided masses shall see death and disappearance.
Breath is lost before the dawn’s early light
Animals will cause death by the skin, immune & respiratory system.
A child not born of a woman will die at its womb.


Year 9


Exodus of people of the Promised Land of the Orient Pear to the last two of its neighbor archipelago.
Sighs and tears are the main reason
A gentle soul will comfort and wipe tears.
Joys and bounty will return, Once proud and joust soon humble and kind.


Year 10


The four pillars of the Balkan Peninsula defend the fort of truth and justice
with its 200 plus thousand warriors.
For seven years support came from masses
Direction and strategies work in favor of them.
Joy and triumph will be at its end.

Words Soup for the Soul

“May the lord grant my prayer for you: a mind free from sadness, a soul free from sin & a body free from sickness and harm.”


“The sunshine promise a beautiful day; the morning breeze promise a good life and the sky promise peace and freedom and I promise you my heart.”


“When you pray. You don’t see God but you know He listens. When you text me. You don’t see me but you know He listens.”


“If ever I’ll be given a chance. To start my life all over again… I would rather not accept it, why? Cause who knows in that 2nd start.. I will not recognize you, how sad right?”


“I know I don’t have the chance to be with you but I want you to know that you gave me reason to live, you gave me happiness even for awhile, but more than that, you give me a chance to be a part of you!”

My Sims 3 Images And The Stories Behind

Jerson is helping his brother Carlisle with his homework while their mum, Taylor is watching her favorite tv show. What a nice family to move in a peaceful community.

A blitzkrieg fighting erupted at the park between two bitter rival in love and in business. They have misunderstandings and history of bitter rivalry, hate crimes and other weird acts like the circus. Someone will put the heads of the two on two elephant's ass.

Another fighting erupted at the pool due to some foolish acts and crude jokes they might be sensitive and take jokes as offense so the ugly faggot who is temperamental at that time showed her what she got and learned her lesson. Good take he uses only wholesome and good jokes since then.

OMG and the family is shocked to learn one of their daughter is burned while repairing their appliance. Lucky for her firemen arrived on time to save her and the house from totally burn down to ashes. She looks like a tribe performer in Dinagyang Festival Street Dance Competition. lol...

Mother and son are busy fishing in a pond outside their home and they got anchovies, minnows and clownfish, good start for beginners.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century I

Decade III Year 1

Armenia will set arguments with Egypt,
Debate will be on wealth& natural resources
Give and impose all necessary measures to deprive Egypt
Next will happen to its neighbor.




Year 2

Forty years after a humble man’s death,
Will spread many missionaries around the world
News of the gospel will find far & wide,
Until such time many will be converted.


Year 3

Eastern Slav nation knelt decade before
Praises the nation of Gaul for its help
Great leaders will converge and set pact.
The former declares the latter its king.


Year 4


A large middle kingdom will divide consisting little kingdom.
Once a great, but soon be doomed.
Pride and lust shall humble this nation.
Becoming poor and miserable is what it deserve.


Year 5


A clash of leaders will be a clash of kingdoms.
No one will humble and accept.
Rage and revenge is set forth.
Thousand bloods scattered all over the world.

Words Soup for the Soul

“Learning to be alone need not be lonely; it means you’re ready to be with someone else.”


“Happiness lies for those who cry those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.”


“Dream your own dream, follow your own star. There wouldn’t be a heaven full of them if we’re all meant to wish upon just one.”


“Please don’t think that just because I texted you today you are special to me. Of course not! Cause you are special to me not just today but every day.”


“Diamonds may be stolen, money is good today; but what I’ve learned from a good friend, no robber can take away.”

My Sims 3 Images And The Stories Behind

The lady is fishing at the twilight in the lake, what a picturesque scene!

They are doing flirtatious joke at the backyard. Looks like mundane and forlorn.

Look at the reaction for flirting. It looks like he is zapped by the idea not gross.

Meagan and Cyclone Sword are two best friends busy chatting about their life's career and what transpired through the day!

Finally they admit their love for each other and shy kiss away from their family.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1

Decade II Year 6


A beautiful place where people come and go,


will hear a trial but soon be proved not guilty.


A savior, in white and fair, shall defend and protect.


Then most and all in awe and amazement.






Year 7


The second and third highest will engage,


in a conspiracy did not expect.


Trusted and loved by people, shall topple the one they serve.


Not one who conspire be put in his place.





Year 8


One humble nation shall pray,


for the welfare of its neighbor


Never expect such a thing,


A good outcome shall be underway.





Year 9


An Arab nation in Africa like Tripoli


Will undergo a painful threat


War, diseases, terrorism will appear


This will happen when great crimes are rampant.





Year 10


Seers, magicians & fortune tellers will grow in number.


Even in fashion & trends will reveal.


But in time punishment comes, magic & prediction all ineffective.

Words Soup for the Soul

“There’s always something good that comes out of every life experience. Good things become good memories, bad times become good lessons. You can never lose; you can only gain from life.”

 “Never rush in falling in love, for love never runs out. Let love be the one to knock at your door, besides true love is worth waiting for.”



“God will never leave you empty if something is taken away. He will replace it with something better. If He asks you to put something down, it is so you can pick it up something greater.”

 “There are so many stars in the sky, only some are radiant enough to be noticed. Among those you choose to ignore is the one which is willing to shine for you forever even if your glance remains elsewhere.”

 “Maybe God wants us to meet many wrong people before making the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we should know to be grateful for the gift.”

My Sims 3 Images And The Stories Behind

This lovely dovey gay couple cant wait to make out while their family is away.

This teenager is helping his brother with his homework.

The ghost of the departed loved one is being taken away by the grim reaper.

OMG, a ghost is running home from jogging!

Another busy day at the community's gym good pacing for cardiac workout and also lift for strength training, some of them since novice slipped from the treadmill and fall on their knees like kids!

My Favorite Shout-Out

This is my favorite shout out which I created dedicated for that someone in my future... Here it is :


"Vous devez être dans mes rêves, doit être le vent doux de la nuit qui touche mes joues pendant que je suis doux sommeil, doit être l'air que je respire, ma vie, mon cœur, mon bonheur, il sera le meilleur jour de ma vie"

62nd Annual Emmy Primetime Awards

              The annual Emmy Primetime Awards honoring America’s most loved television series hit the stage once again, gracing tinseltown’s Kodak Theatre, hugging the limelight and adoration of its followers. The primetime series’ popularity soar once again as the Hollywood’s celebrities’ glitz and glamour emerge as the true winner. Sophistication and elegance is visible as long as fashion is concerned. Those among the haute couture standouts includes Heather Morris, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Jayma Mays, Christina Hendricks, Emily Blunt, Nina Dobrev, Kelly Osbourne, Peter Facinelli, Keri Russell, January Jones, Claire Danes, Jane Lynch, Ryan Kwanten,
        And by the way, a little credit in the end should be given to the show performers much to the delight of many the funny antics of George Clooney as the meddling character of U.S. hit television series.
Here’s the roll call of the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy winners:

Programs:
Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men (AMC)
Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family (ABC)
Outstanding Miniseries: The Pacific (HBO)
Outstanding Made for Television Movie: Temple Grandin (HBO)
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Kennedy Center Honors (CBS)
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: Top Chef (Bravo)
Outstanding Animated Program: Prep &Landing (ABC)
Outstanding Reality Program: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (ABC)
Outstanding Children’s Program: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (Disney Channel)
Outstanding Reality Host: Jeff Probst for Survivor (CBS)


Acting
Outstanding Lead Actor in A Drama Series: Bryan Cranston for playing Walter White on Breaking Bad for episode “Full Measure” (AMC)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick for playing Brenda Leigh Johnson on The Closer for episode “Maternal Instincts” (TNT)


Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series: Jim Parsons for playing Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory for episode “The Pants Alternative” (CBS)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Comedy Series: Edie Falco for playing Jackie Peyton on Nurse Jackie for episode “Pilot” (Showtime)


Outstanding Lead Actor in A Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino for playing Dr. Jack Kevorkian on You Don’t Know Jack (HBO)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes for playing Temple Grandin on Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Drama Series: Aaron Paul for playing Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad for episode “Half Measures” (ABC)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Drama Series: Archie Panjabi for playing Kalinda Sharma on The Good Wife for the episode “Hi” (CBS)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet for playing Cameron Tucker on Modern Family for episode “Fizbo” (ABC)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series: Jane Lynch for playing Sue Sylvester on Glee for episode “The Power of Madonna” (Fox)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Miniseries or Movie: David Strathairn for playing Dr. Carlock in Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormond for playing Eustacia Grandin in Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Guest Actor in A Drama Series: John Lithgow for playing Arthur Mitchell in “Road Kill” on Dexter (Showtime)


Outstanding Guest Actress in A Drama Series: Ann Margaret for playing Rita Wills in “Bedtime” on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)


Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris for playing Bryan Ryan in “Dream On” on Glee (Fox)


Outstanding Guest Actress in A Comedy Series: Betty White for playing Host Saturday Night Live (NBC)

The 53rd Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2010

            The Ramon Magsaysay Awards on its 53rd year conferred the honorees last August 31, 2010 held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Highly regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia, the Ramon Magsaysay awards bestowed honors on exemplary Asians whose extraordinary public service works beyond compare inspire and lead others. It was founded to celebrate the leadership example of the country’s third president of the third republic.
        Magsaysay Foundation president Carmencita Abella said this year’s seven awardees are “remarkable individuals deeply engaged in reinventing the future for a better Asia, tapping into and strengthening the power of community. Their concerns are clearly quite diverse… but there is one thing this year’s Magsaysay laureates share: a greatness of spirit which infuses their leadership for change. They all build up collaboration and seek consensus whenever possible. They all refuse to give up, despite adversity and opposition.”
        This year’s awardees includes Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba of Japan who campaign for nuclear disarmament around the world, Chinese newspaper photographer Huo Daishan, Chinese government officials Pan Yue and Fu Qiping, social worker A.H.M. Noman Khan of Bangladesh and physicist couple Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido of the Philippines.


Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, Philippines


CRAFTING NEW PATHS TOWARD QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION FOR THE POOR

The foundation recognizes “ their purposeful commitment to both science and nation, ensuring innovative, low-cost, and effective basic education even under Philippine conditions of great scarcity and daunting poverty.”


        Both coming from the affluent families, the Bernidos completed their doctorate degrees in physics from the State University of New York. In the 1980s, they headed the National Institute of Physics at the University of the Philippines, where they were also recognized for excellence in teaching and research. In 1999, the couple relocated to a small town of Jagna in Bohol, a Central Visayas province to run the crumbling Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) owned by Christopher’s aging mother. The couple thought it more practical to shut down the school but they also saw the opportunity to come to terms with the problems of basic education in the country. In Jagna, the Bernidos continue to hold regular workshops with the country’s top physics teachers, foreign scientists, even Nobel laureates as guest lecturers. They also continue to mentor young scientists from various Philippine universities.


Huo Daishan, China


CREATING HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR DYING RIVER

The foundation recognizes “his selfless and unrelenting efforts, despite formidable odds, to save China’s great river Huai and the numerous communities who draw life from it.”


      Newspaper photographer Huo Daishan from Shenqiu in China’s Henan province was cited for his documentation of pollution and marine life kill in the Hua River, the third largest in China. In 2001, Huo staged his first photo exhibit by stringing together on a clothesline more than 15,000 photographs taken with a cheap camera. He eventually held 70 exhibits in various cities. Photographs showing the river covered in noxious foam, and village children wearing gas masks stirred public debate. Although harassed by local officials and factory owners, he succeeded in linking up with local authorities and industries to install water wells and low-cost water filters in the affected villages near the river.


Tadatoshi Akiba, Japan


MOBILIZING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY AGAINST THE PERILS OF NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

The foundation recognizes “his principled and determined leadership in a sustained global campaign to mobilize citizens, pressure governments, and build the political will to create a world free from the perils of nuclear war.”


       Tadatoshi Akiba is a three-term mayor of Hiroshima who spearheaded “Mayors for Peace,” a global campaign for nuclear disarmament supported by 4,000 cities in 144 countries. The campaign includes educational events, anti-nuclear demonstrations, active participation in the review conferences of United Nations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and aggressive lobbying with governments and international agencies for nuclear disarmament. Tadatoshi was three years old when a single American atomic bomb leveled the city of Hiroshima. In his desire to keep the memory alive, he started a travel grants program through which visiting journalists can interview bomb survivors. Tadatoshi recognized that his city had the moral obligation to warn the world of nuclear danger.


Pan Yue and Fu Qiping, China


HARMONIZING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION


The foundation recognizes “their exemplary vision and zeal, as public servants at two levels of the state bureaucracy, in advocating the inseparability of development and the environment in uplifting the lives of the Chinese people.”


Pan Yue – “for his pursuit of a national environmental program, insisting on state and private accountability, encouraging state-citizen dialogue, and raising the environment as an issue of urgent national concern.”


Fu Qiping – “for his enterprising leadership and undeniable success in demonstrating how village-level economic development can be achieved without damage to the environment.”


        Chinese government officials, Pan Yue (vice minister at the Ministry of Environmental Protection) and Fu Qiping (chief of Tengtou village in Zheijiang province) were cited for creating opportunities to address China’s environmental crisis. As vice minister of the environmental protection agency, Pan has actively implemented the Environmental Assessment Law of 2003 and the Open Government Information Regulations of 2007. In 2005, he either warned or shut down 76 energy-generating projects worth billions of dollars for non-compliance with environmental regulations. Fu, on the other hand, is a farmer who has been a village chief since 1980, had used China’s decentralized system to turn Tengtou into one of China’s most prosperous villages by practicing environment-friendly agriculture and using renewable energy. The village of only 830 inhabitants has a waste-water treatment system and solar-powered streetlights.




A.H.M. Noman Khan, Bangladesh


ADDRESSING DISABILITY AS A COMMUNITY CONCERN AND A DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE


The foundation recognizes “his pioneering leadership in mainstreaming persons with disabilities in the development process of Bangladesh, and in working vigorously with all sectors to build a society that is truly inclusive and barrier-free.”


       Social worker A.H.M. Noman Khan from Bangladesh, meanwhile, was cited for setting up a training center for helping persons with disabilities by giving them skills and employment opportunities.

Spain's FIFA World Cup 2010 Players

       I was awed by the ups and downs of the Spanish team during last month's FIFA World Cup 2010 competing against the best in the world. Until now, it does not sink in to me that they really are the winners of FIFA World Cup 2010 held in South Africa. With  Euro Championship 2008 to boost their performance, who could've believe they will be overwhelmed by their performance in the past that they forgot the essentials of the game until they were beaten once and their world went upside down. From that, they learned their lessons well and tune up their mind and body for the game and prepare themselves for anything that might happen in an unpredictable sports.Just in time when their head coach Vicente del Bosque do wonders, calibrate and set up an exemplary performance of the team in its shining glory this year at FIFA World Cup 2010. The adage' "Don't rest on your laurels is true it might led to your downfall but rather play your game well. I wonder how and what they (Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup players) become after the games. I am interested to know about them well and if lucky, meet them personally. 

About The Quatrains

  I want to inform the readers of this blog site about the quatrains is not conclusive and accurate but just to highlight my insight into the future but it may serve as your guide if you want to. I just use my intuition while doing this for entertainment and study purposes. I just want to harness my intuitive abilities as well as improving on my literary capabilities.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1



Decade II Year 1

In the year of doubled millennium and two dozen, there sprout in growing numbers a disease of leprosy like.
It swells and itchy and affects the blood, some other die.
Those who suffers for awhile will recover
And those who will not suffer for awhile will experience a pain waiting after it.


 Year 2

A large cat of northeast foresees the growth of its kittens.
The kittens will foreplay & engage in a pretentious war.
One white is wounded or hurt, the results is laughter.
All that starts well, ends well.

 Year 3

A small quail island shall be surprised by a flock of quails temporarily landed.
People of fifty thousand will eat the meat of the most then suffer an allergic disease.
For three months, when most are sick, the birds will fly away from the island where no more
Left.
In such time when there are more leftovers and some are buried, people will recover.


 Year 4


In decade of double millennium, dangers will await those sinners and atheists.
Group of Christ hater with a black cloak similar to those of the monks with numbers 969 &
Others spread like fire in many countries even those revered ones.
Shall kill & sacrifice the wicked & sinners but cannot go near and avoid the strong faithful.
Some quite little faithful shall be tempted beware of a small trap.
Remain strong and renew your faith in Christ.


 Year 5


In third millennium, a building will be made to transfer from here to there,
News & information shall be received by high technology
All shall live easy but not happy.

Words Soup for the Soul

“I really feel so cold, I’m all alone thinking of things that would make me hot… suddenly I thought of you. Would you do it for me?… Prepare me a cup of coffee! "


“I’ve been passing time, watching trains go by – All of my life… I’ll just sing waiting for your text message. That hopefully in your next text… IT MIGHT BE YOU!”


“Menu for the day… A plate of love, a spoon of hope, A glass of prayer… it’s time to eat your dinner”


“Being alone maybe the hardest thing but it gives you time to think and realize how much you really want to spend your life with someone you’re destined to be with.”


“God is like a COCA COLA, He is the real thing. Like LIPOVITAN, he gets you going, Like METROBANK when you’re with him, you’re in good hands. Best of all like DUNKIN DONUTS, sounds good and loves you even better!