Iron Man 2 Latest Trailer

Big thanks to Dragonlord for posting this in the NG Forums. I can’t wait to watch this sequel.

The 7-Ups of Life

1. Wake Up !!

Decide to have a good day. “Today is the day the Lord hath made,
let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24

“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Determination is the wake-up call to the human will” Anthony Robbins

What makes life worth living is knowing that one day you’ll wake up and find the person that makes you happier than anything in the whole world. So don’t ever lose hope and give up, everything turns out okay and the good guy always wins.

2. Dress Up !!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart.”I Samuel 16:7

PERFORM all acts with as much love as you would offer God. In Truth, you eat for the satisfaction of the I in you and dress up to please the self-same I . The husband loves his wife for the sake of the I. And who is this I that is persistently inherent in everyone? It is God Himself.

3. Shut Up!!

Say nice things and learn to listen. “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” (Proverbs 19:20)

“If you shut up truth and bury it under the ground, it will but grow, and gather to itself such explosive power that the day it bursts through it will blow up everything in its way.” Emile Zola

4. Stand Up !!
For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. “Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…” Galatians 6:9-10

“Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven’t half the strength you think they have.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill

Stand up to crises. Don’t let them throw you! Fight to stay calm… even surmount the crisis completely and turn it into an opportunity. Refuse to renounce your self-image. No matter what happens, you must keep your good opinion of yourself. No matter what happens, you must hold your past successes in your imagination, ready for showing in the motion picture screen of your mind. No matter what happens, no matter what you lose, no matter what failures you must endure, you must keep faith in yourself. Then you can stand up to crises, with calm and courage, refusing to buckle; then you will not fall through the floor. You will be able to support yourself.

5. Look Up !!
To the Lord. “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13

“We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them, and discuss about whether they was made or only just happened.” Mark Twain

How does life become totally painful? By total retreat. Total non inspection becomes total pain. But existence is basically composed of a very few truths onto which have hung a great many artificialities and which man has adorned with enormous numbers of lies. And man is prisoner of his own shadows. Now one of the things you can do with man is to get him to look up and find out that he can look through the shadows and look at the shadows and find out what they are.

6. Reach Up !!
For something higher. …keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach up my destination.” Jimmy Dean

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach up for the stars to change the world.

7. Lift Up !!
Your Prayers. “Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.” Philippians 4:6

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8.”

“Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Psalms 143:8”

“Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.” 

36 Christian Ways to Reduce Stress

Just got this from a post in NG forums, specifically in an Off-topic thread but this is worth the read.

36 Christian Ways to Reduce Stress

An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happens tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”

1. Pray

2. Go to bed on time.

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4. Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.

10. Take one day at a time.

11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.

12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

17. Get enough rest.

18. Eat right.

19. Get organized so everything has its place.

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone.

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.

24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you Jesus.”

27. Laugh.

28. Laugh some more!

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most.

32. Sit on your ego.

33. Talk less; listen more.

34. Slow down.

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe

36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

10 Quick and Painless Things You Can Do To Help Save the Climate

1. Disengage.
This also applies to transformers and voltage regulators. When left plugged or on standby, your home appliances are still using energy – and that’s energy you pay for that benefits no one. Hitting that power button and unplugging your appliances when not in use saves you roughly P2300 a year.

2. Whip out the clothesline.
Forego the clothes dryer and hang your laundry out in the sun to dry instead. Clothes dryers average 1,600 watts of energy per hour, so if you wash and dry your clothes every two weeks, that computes to around P120 slashed off your monthly electric bill.

3. Eat everything on your plate.
Or at least just take, cook or buy only as much food as you can finish. Uneaten food that goes straight to the garbage adds to the trash you produce, and when you reduce food waste you automatically decrease your carbon emissions.

4. Check your tire pressure constantly.
Optimal tire pressure helps your car burn fuel more efficiently. If you own a car and are looking to get more mileage from your vehicle, keeping your tires inflated right hits two birds with one stone – it reduces your carbon emissions while giving you more value for money.

5. Keep a close watch on your air filter.
Score another one for the motorists: replacing or cleaning out your air filters also helps your use your fuel more efficiently. You can have this done along with your tire pressure adjustments whenever you have your oil changed.

6. Better yet, travel on two wheels, or on your own two feet.
Walking or biking beats a fuel efficient vehicle every time. Because neither mode of transport requires the burning of fossil fuels, choosing the heel over the steering wheel is the best way to cut back on carbon while still getting to your destination.

7. The matter of meat.
Most Pinoys love eating meat so much that it’s a non-negotiable, even when it comes to climate advocacy. However, the slightest reduction in meat consumption can still impact your total carbon emission, so for every week, make at least 3 to 5 meals meat-less. Remember, a little effort goes a long way!

8. Spare the pulp.
Rainforests are Mother Nature’s very own carbon dioxide regulating systems. Without their gallant stewardship, we wouldn’t be here today! We need to keep them alive and flourishing if we want to stay in the game. So be it tissue, a note pad, office documents, paper coffee cups, or store paper bags, think twice – there is always an alternative to paper!

9. Lighten up.
You’ve probably deduced by now that the more fuel or energy efficient you are, the less carbon dioxide emissions you make. The same rule stands for lighting – fluorescent bulbs trump incandescent bulbs every time, which is win-win for everyone since it’s both carbon and cost efficient.

10. Shop wisely.
On your grocery or mall run, bring a sizable canvas tote and stash everything you buy inside. This saves you and the businesses you support on plastic bags. This habit not only reduces your waste but also lessens the need for production of problematic plastic.

Reposted from Tik Tok Rok blog.

Manny Pacquiao Action Figures

Now this is something for those action figure collectors or for someone who wants a unique gift for Christmas. Lol.

Found at Loosecollector Customs.

Unavoidable Laws

1. Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you will have to pee.

2. Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

3. Law of probability: The probability of ‘being watched’ is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

4. Law of the Telephone: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

5. Law of the Alibi: If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning or soon thereafter, you will have a flat tire.

6. Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now. (Happens every time).

7. Bath Theorem: When the body is fully immersed in water or in the shower, the telephone rings.

8. Law of Close Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you do not want to be seen with.

9. Law of the Result: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.

10. Law of Biomechanics: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

11. Theater Rule: At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

12. Law of Coffee: As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something, which will last until the coffee is cold.

13. Murphy’s Law of Lockers: If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

14. Law of Dirty Rugs/Carpets: The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich of landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness, color and cost of the carpet/rug.

15. Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are.

16. Law of Logical Argument: Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

17. Brown’s Law: If the shoe fits, it’s ugly.

18. Oliver’s Law: A closed mouth gathers no feet.

19. Wilson’s Law: As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

*found this at someone’s Tumblr. funny and true.

Miss Universe 2009 Bikini Pics

I recently visited a site that linked me to AcidCow’s bikini pics of the lovely contestants of Miss Universe 2009. For your info, the Miss Universe 2009 contest will be held on Bahamas this coming August 23. I hope this time our Ms. Philippines contestant Bianca Manalo would garner a top spot in the contest.

Miss Philippines Bianca Manalo (pic from MissUniverse.com)

Some of my other favorites of the Miss Universe 2009 bikini pics are Ms. Venezuela, Ms. Switzerland, Ms. Sweden and Ms. Israel. You can also check their pics at the official Ms. Universe site.

Earthquake Slows RP Internet Connection

The recent slowdown in internet connection here in the country may have been caused by the quake that hit Japan yesterday. As quoted from this report, “While the exact cause is still to be confirmed, it is likely that the Japan earthquake which occurred yesterday, August 11, 2009 is the reason for the international cable faults.” The rest of the article here. Read more

Manny Pacquiao’s Latest Movie

Here’s a teaser of Manny Pacquiao’s latest movie entitled “Wapakman”. I’m guessing Pacman will be a superhero in this somewhat comedy type of film.

I just love how the beauty queen was punched and the excessive drooling of the characters. Lol!

You’re A Filipino If…

- You point with your lips.
- You eat using hands and you have it down to a technique.
- Your other piece of luggage is a balikbayan box.
- You nod upwards to greet someone.
- You put your foot up on your chair and rest your elbow on your knee while eating.
- You think that half-hatched duck eggs are a delicacy.
- You have to kiss your relative on the cheek as soon as you enter the room.
- You’re standing next eight big boxes at the airport.
- You collect items from hotels or restaurants “for souvenir.”
- You smile for no reason.
- You flirt by having a foolish grin in your face while raising your eyebrows repeatedly.
- You go to a department store and try to bargain the prices.
- You use an umbrella for shade on hot summer days.
- You scratch your head when you don’t know the answer.
- You never eat the last morsel of food on the table.
- You like bowling.
- You know how to play pusoy and mah-jong.
- You find dried up morsels of rice stuck on your shirt.
- You prefer to sit in the shade instead of basking in the sun.
- You add an unwarranted “H” to your name, i.e. “Jhun,” Bhoy,” “Rhon.”
- You put hands together in front of you as if to make a path and say “excuse, excuse” when you pass in between people or in front of the TV.
- Your middle name is your mothers maiden name.
- You like everything imported or “state-side.”
- You check the labels on clothes to see where it was made before buying.
- You hang your clothes out to dry.
- You are perfectly comfortable in a squatting position with your elbows resting on your knees.
- You consistently arrive 30 minutes late for all events.
- You always offer food to all your visitors.
- You say “comfort room” instead of “bathroom.”
- You say “for take out” instead of “to go”
- You say “open” or “close” the light.
- You ask for a “pentel-pen” or a “ball-pen” instead of just “pen.”
- You asked for “Colgate” instead of “toothpaste.”
- You refer to the refrigerator as the “ref” or “pridyider.”
- You say “kodakan” instead of take a picture.
- You order a McDonald’s instead of “hamburger” (pronounced ham-boor-jer)
- You say “Ha” instead of “What.”
- You say “Hoy” get someone attention.
- You answer when someone yells “Hoy.”
- You turn around when someone says “Psst”
- You say “Cutex” instead of “nail polish.”
- You say “he” when you mean “she” and vice versa.
- You say “array” instead of “ouch.”
- Your sneeze sounds like “ahh-ching” instead of “ahh-choo.”
- You prefer to make acronyms for phrases such as “OA: for over acting or “TNT” for, well, you know.
- You say “air con” instead of “a/c” or air conditioner.
- You say “brown-out” instead of “black-out.”
- You use a “walis ting-ting” or “walis tambo” as opposed to a conventional broom.
- You use a “Weapons of Moroland” shield hanging in the living room wall.
- You have a portrait of “The Last Supper” hanging in your dining room.
- You own a karaoke system.
- You own a piano that no one ever plays.
- You have a tabo in the bathroom.
- Your house has too many burloloys.
- You have two to three pairs of tsinelas at your doorstep.
- Your house has an ornate wrought iron gate in front of it.
- You have a rose garden.
- You have a shrine of the “Santo Niño” in your living room.
- You have a “barrel man” (you pull up the barrel and you see something that looks familiar. Schwing…)
- You cover the living room furniture with bedsheets.
- Your lamp shades still have the plastic cover on them.
- You have plastic runners to cover the carpets in your house.
- You refer to your VCR as a “beytamax.”
- You have a rice dispenser.
- You own a turbo boiler.
- You own one of those fiber optic flower lamps.
- You own a lamp with oil that drips down the strings.
- You have a giant wooden fork and spoon hanging somewhere in the dining room.
- You have a giant wooden tinikling dancer on the wall.
- You have capiz shells chandeliers, lamps, or placemats.
- You have a Mercedes Benz and you call it “chedeng.”
- You own a huge van conversion.
- Your car chirps like a bird or plays a tune when it is in reverse.
- Your car horn can make 2 or 3 different sounds.
- Your car has curb feelers or curb detectors.
- Your car has too many “burloloys” like a Jeepneys back in P.I.
- You hang a rosary on your car’s rear view mirror.
- You have an air freshener in your car.
- You have aunts and uncles named “Baby,” “Girlie,” or “Boy.”
- You were raised to believe that every Filipino is a aunt, uncle or cousin.
- Your Dad was in the Navy.
- Your mom or sister or wife is a nurse.
- You have a family member or relative that works in the Post Office.
- Your parents call each other “Mommy” and “Daddy” or “ma” and “pa.”
- You have family member that has a nickname that repeats itself, i.e.”Deng-Deng,” Ling-Ling” or “Bing-Bing”
- You put hot dogs in your spaghetti.
- You consider dilis the Filipino equivalent to French fries.
- You think that eating chocolate rice pudding and dried fish is a great morning meal.
- You order thing like tapsilog, tocsilog, or longsilog at restaurants.
- You instinctively grab a toothpick after each meal.
- You order a “soft drink” instead of a “soda.”
- You dip bread in your morning coffee.
- You refer to seasonings and all other forms of monosodium glutamate as “Ajinomoto.”
- Your cupboards are full of Spam, Vienna Sausage, Ligo, and Corned Beef, which you refer to as Karne Norte.
- Goldilocks means more to you than just a character in a fairy tale.
- You appreciate a fresh pot of rice.
- You bring your “baon” most of the time to work.
- Your “baon” is usually something over rice.
- Your neighbors complain about the smell of tuyo on Sunday mornings.
- You eat rice for breakfast.
- You use your fingers to measure the water when cooking rice.

Very true. lol. I’m proud to be one.

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