This is me,i am R.E.A.L

I am blank as a white sheet without any ink

I am bland as a dish without any spice

I am plain as a face without a name

I am alone as a traveler without a home

I am adrift as a feather glides without  direction

I am me..

One day will come when the lights will be back

And the nights will be gone

But until then, you’ll have to hold on

Hold on

 Although today you still are blind

Lost in a life you stumbled upon

Let His spark inspire you to hold on

Hold on

 When blackened clouds cover your sky

And a storm threatens your summer

Remember rainbows after the rain and hold on

Hold on

 When life pins you down hard and rough

Think of the silver lining that awaits the brave

Trust in Him my friend, He’s holding you

Eating peanuts might let you live longer, according to a recent study.

Consuming this tasty snack daily may help lower the risk of dying over a five- or six-year period than the people who ate the least peanuts and tree nuts, or none of them.

According to Dr. Xiao-Ou Shu, a professor of medicine in the division of epidemiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, "We showed that peanuts have similar cardiovascular benefits to tree nuts." She added that, "If people are not allergic to them, they should consider eating more peanuts for their heart-health benefits because they are cheaper and more affordable than other nuts."

Dr. Shu, who is also one of the researchers said that although peanuts are considered legumes, they have similar nutrients to a nut.

Take walnuts for example, it has been proven in several researches that this “brain-looking” nut contains high amounts of antioxidants, which some researchers say may combat the damage to brain cells' DNA caused by free radicals in our bodies.

“In a 2009 study in the Journal of Nutrition found that diets in which nuts made up as little as 2 percent reversed signs of aging in the brains of old rats, including the ability of the brain to function and process information” (Amanda Chan, livescience.com).

Peanuts, whose scientific name is Arachis hypogaea, contains phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. Eating just a handful of this crunchy and delicious snack is enough to give you the recommended level of the above nutrients and minerals.

Going back to Dr. Shu and his teams’ recent research, which was gathered from 70,000 Americans, ages 40 to 79, of African and European descent who lived in the southeastern U.S, and 134,000 Chinese men and women, ages 40 to 74, who lived in Shanghai, eating peanuts in a regular basis will provide several health benefits.

Dr. Shu said, “The results for the U.S. study group showed that people who nibbled on the most peanuts were 21 percent less likely to die during the study period than individuals who ate the least. To experience this health benefit, people in the study needed to consume about 17 to 18 grams of peanuts per day, or roughly two-thirds of 1 ounce.”

Some of these plant-based chemicals (found in peanuts) could help maintain the heart's endothelial function, which affects the cells lining blood vessels, and they also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may protect the heart, she further explained.

She also recommended that people should consider increasing their peanut intake as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. People should replace eating sugary snacks like cookies and candy with peanuts.

However, those with peanuts allergies will definitely not benefit from this study. But this should not deter them from eating healthy foods.

References:

http://www.livescience.com/35320-best-foods-brain-health.html

http://www.livescience.com/50001-peanuts-boost-heart-health-longevity.html

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     Ron Joshua Andrade and Kimberly Johnson, both from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), bagged the Mr. & Ms. Gordon College 2015 title last February 17, 2015, during the Grand Pageant Night held at Marikit Park, Olongapo City. Sixteen candidates from four departments vied for the title. Andrade and Johnson brought home the crown, to the delight of the CBA crowd.

          As one of the major events for the school’s 16th Founding Anniversary, the event gathered a large audience on its culminating night. Ms. Johnson also won Ms. Slimmer’s World, Best in Talent, Best in Formal Wear, Best in Futuristic Costume, Best in Casual Wear, and Most Beautiful Healthy Smile, while Mr. Andrade got the People’s Choice Award, Best in Talent, and Best in Formal Wear.

          Ms. GC 1st Runner up went to Sarah Mae Rojas from the College of Allied Health Studies (CAHS), followed by 2nd Runner up Lady Zamantha Raymundo from the College of Education, Arts and Sciences (CEAS). Joel Majan also from CAHS, won Mr. GC 1St Runner up, while Anthony Egos from CBA trailed as 2nd Runner up.

          Other Special Awards were handed to Sarah May Rojas, CAHS (Ms. Congeniality and Ms. Photogenic); Ralph Joel Guevarra, CCS (Mr. Congeniality); Lady Zamantha Raymundo, CEAS (People’s Choice Award); and Anthony Egos, CBA (Mr. Photogenic and Mr. Slimmer’s World).

A lack of TRANSPARENCY results in DISTRUST and a deep sense of INSECURITY – Dalai Lama

     If it does not agree with your personal views, it’s OK to “snub” government investigation. This is the message we’re getting from Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. and his colleagues as they continue to ignore the “invitation” by the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee, as resource persons for the investigation of the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall II parking building, and other similar alleged anomalies in Makati City, during the time of then mayor and now Vice President, Jejomar Binay.

     Mayor Junjun Binay, and six other government officials, has been cited for contempt and ordered to be detained following their continued “NO SHOW” in the subcommittee’s hearing. Senate Blue Ribbon committee chair, Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, said the order simply implements Senate rules.

     Apparently, Mayor Binay’s camp does not view these investigations as aid to legislation, therefore they are unwilling to participate. According to Joey Salgado, Binay’s spokesman, “the Senate subcommittee continues to ignore the constitutional rights of the mayor and city officials by refusing to provide them with questions in advance.” He added that, “this clearly shows that the hearings are not in aid of legislation. They are part of a campaign of lies targeting the Vice President.”

     It was August last year when Mayor Binay and his colleagues presented to the same subcommittee hearing (the first and ONLY meeting they attended) their explanation on the allegations of graft and corruption that has been hounding their camp ever since his father, current Vice President Jejomar Binay, announced his bid for presidency in 2016. So why stop explaining?

     A politician is not merely voted to serve the nation and the public by providing services but also providing answers to highly questionable issues such as plundering the taxpayer’s money. According to Mayor Binay the eleven storey New Makati City Hall II building is not an ordinary building (of course since it costs around P2.3 billion) it is a “world class” structure. So why then after less than a year of usage the elevator within the building was busted?

     According to Mayor Binay the structure is not an ordinary building but a “green building”. So what makes New Makati City Hall II a “green building” when there is a handful of trees around the area? The landscaped rooftop! Green indeed!

     The Shang Grand Towers in Makati was built within the same time as the New Makati City Hall II building and by the same construction agency (Hillmarks Construction Corporation). It is a forty six floors-high end residential condominium tower. Its total cost, P2 billion (P25k per square meter). The new eleven storey government building in Makati costs P2.3 billion (approximately P84k per square meter). Was it OVERPRICED? According to Mayor Binay, NO! WHY? “Because it’s world class!”

     We have been through this scheme for so many years that we already know the drill. Allegations are thrown, investigations are made, resource people are invited, half explanations are given then the familiar dance takes place. Pathetic! When politicians run for government office begging for public trust, we expect you to give us back the transparency we deserve, not run for the hills when the government comes calling for information!

     I believe that the continued “snubbing” of Mayor Binay is appalling. When you are asked questions you are expected to answer especially when the one questioning you is the government, representing the people, whom you have promised time and again your service, your cooperation and your complete honesty. You are a government official. Serve and protect the people, not yourself and your vested interests.

There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny - they should be setting the example of transparency. - Edward Snowden

     We have seen it time and again, the political war way before the actual elections take place. In declaring his bid for the presidency current Vice President Jejomar Binay, along with his family, has been the target of accusations left and right. Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. has taken several allegations of plunder and graft regarding several highly questionable transactions made by the city, including the hugely overpriced construction of the Makati Science High School which started in 2007 (under VP Binay’s term as Makati Mayor) and ended only in 2014. You cannot help but wonder, WHY ONLY NOW?

     Mayor Junjun Binay Jr., along with six other government officials, has been ”invited” by the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee as resource persons for the investigation of the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall 2 parking building and other alleged irregularities in Makati City during the time of then mayor, and now Vice President, Jejomar Binay. Mayor Binay and his colleagues only attended one hearing and since then has refused to attend five more succeeding schedules urging Senator Aquilino “Koko“ Pimentel III to sign a recommendation to the mother committee, the Senate blue ribbon committee headed by Senator Teofisto Guingona III, to cite these “snubbing” officials in contempt.

     However, Mayor Binay’s camp had argued that the latter’s “NO SHOW” is due to the fact that the subcommittee has yet to grant their request for an advance list of questions to be asked during the investigation. According to Joey Salgado, Binay’s spokesman, “The Senate subcommittee continues to ignore the constitutional rights of the mayor and city officials by refusing to provide them with questions in advance.” He added that “This clearly shows that the hearings are not in aid of legislation. They are part of a campaign of lies targeting the Vice President.”

     Whatever happened to TRANSPARENCY which has been the promise of every politician in the country, and even the AIM of our government (from God knows when) to prove to the public the “cleanliness” of our political system? We have witnessed from the Estrada regime, to the Arroyo drama and to the recent issues on graft and corruption that the search for government transparency has yet to be fulfilled. The roots of “dirty politics” has been imbedded in our political system so deep and so wide, that it cannot be uprooted that easily.

     In declaring his Presidential bid, VP Binay has not only made himself the target of politically related attacks, but also his family. In return, they should be able to come clean with whatever allegations the other camps may come up with. With “come clean” we mean that they should be able to explain accusations like this, especially HIGHLY OVERPRICED classrooms (according to Senator Trillanes Makati Science High classrooms are priced at P25.6 million each)!

     It is not a question of whether it is an “aid to legislation” or not. Once you are called upon by the government, which represents the public, to explain why taxes has been spent questionably, it is your obligation to the public whom you are indebted to to provide an explanation as clear as you can and not dodge the “bullet” even before the actual gun is raised at you.

You promised to hold me when I shiver,

Fix me when I'm broken,

Lead me when I'm lost,

Chase after me when I run,

Stay with me through my insanity.

You promised me the sun,

Then why suddenly all the lights are gone.