Gospel of the Week: The Unconditional Love

We have read through the Gospel the true meaning of love in our neighbor.

"Love your neighbor as yourself." 

Now that we also are celebrating Mothers' Day, we also commemorate their unconditional love for us, not loving you like how they love themselves, but loving you gravely more than what is expected.  Mothers were sent to be our guides. From being born from their womb, they also admitted the responsibility of nurturing you. They show their deepest feelings with us. In a mother, you could only see the unbeatable joy,  the most grievous cry and the most sincere thanksgiving.

Our moms are the apparitions of God's most humble gift. Its with our mom when we celebrated our first feelings. Our mothers are our pillars. They are supporting us no matter what happens. They are the light, that conquers all darkness in our hearts. They are the planes, that sets us high when we are low. For our mothers, too, we are their happiness, our sadness and our thanksgiving, in all the gifts they received. In short, we are everything to them.

To all mothers, who are presently nurturing their children, and continues in guiding their sons and daughters in the brightness of life, Thank You for inspiring us to do things. Thank You for being the role model of unconditional love. The love of a mother does not require another love back. They give it sincerely and unconditionally. We are challenged today at this Gospel to love unconditionally to our mothers and to our neighbors as well.

Good Day and Happy Mothers' Day!

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Akdain: Ang Ikalimang Balahibo ni Anopiles

Episode 5: Ang Awit ng Pagsubok

Gabi na. Bilog ang buwan at makulimlim. Tanging ang ningning ng buwan ang nakikita sa templo ng mga Ay' Dhar.

"Handa na ba kayo sa pag-awit?" wika ni Anopiles.

"Handa na kami," wika ng apat.

Ginawa nila ang ritual.

Ago Data,
Tawipata as gama kana in Anopiles,
Umpas gid tawap ya Anopiles,
sakaam gan Ay' Dhar.

Tawipata an as daliman nnopana.
Diyos, ginddi toi nala
Tupiad es daliman nnnopana.
Il es Ago man gi.

Pag isinalin ito sa Tagalog ay,

Awit ng Pagsubok,
ipataw sa mga anak ni Anopiles,
Sumpang pinataw kay Anopiles,
kasama ang mga Ay' Dhar.

Ipataw na sa madaling panahon.
Diyos, dinggin itong panalangin,
Tuparin sa madaling panahon,
Ibigay na ang pagsubok at tulungan kami.

Lumindol ang buong templo at lumiwanag ang mga Ay' Dhar. Naging tao ang lahat ng mga diwata maliban kay Anopiles. Naging lawin ito at tinanong ito sa Diyos.

"Aking Diyos, lahat sila ginawa mong diwata na anyong tao, ngunit ako, lawin. Ano ba ang ipapataw niyong pagsubok sa akin?" wika ni Anopiles.

"Aking anak, kailangan mo ito, dahil ikaw ang papaslang sa dapat na makakuha ng ikalimang balahibo. Kailangan kang mamatay upang may mabuhay," wika ng Diyos.

Dahil sa tindi ng galit ni Anopiles sa mahabaging Diyos ay umalis siya at pumunta sa kagubatan.

"Kahit pa anong pagtatampo ang ibigay sa akin ni Anopiles, ay mangyayari pa rin ang nakatakdang mangyari," wika ng Diyos.

"Humayo na kayo, mga Ay' Dhar, at magsisimula na ang pagsubok ng karapat-dapat maging pinuno ng Edessa," wika ng Diyos.

Naglaho na ang Diyos, at kasabay nito ang paglaho ng mga Ay' Dhar.

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Cars 101: Racing Disciplines

Racing is fun and good when it comes to motorsports. The world has created multiple racing disciplines which is legal.

Here are the disciplines:

1. Formula 1- The ultimate form of racing, single-seater, and the elite racing event by the Federation Internationale de' Automobile(FIA). The participants use a 1-seater car, an open-wheel, and carbon-fiber tub.

2. World Rally Championship(WRC)- The ultimate form of rallying, with the harsh gravel, dirt, snow, and even sand. The cars they use are 5, 3, or 4 door cars, equipped with large spoilers for friction.

3. World Touring Car Championship(WTCC)- Touring cars are cars that are tuned up for racing, like a Chevrolet Cruze. These cars compete in world races until there is a winner.

4. Drag Racing- Drag is sometimes illegal, but it is also considered a racing discipline because some drivers think it tests driving skills. Example: Chris Rado, a Team NFS Driver, has set a 1/4 mile time of 6.9 secs.

5. Endurance- Also called enduro racing, it is basically a long, long race. Enduros take 12 or 24 hours. There are multiple enduros in the world, like the Nurburgring 24H.

6. Standing Mile- It looks like a drag race, but the difference is the target is the speed not the time. The driver with the highest speed wins. Example: Marc 'Koz' Kozeluh has a 2,000 horsepowered Dodge Viper, so it can win several standing mile races.

7. FIA GT1 World Championship- The highest form of car racing, partnered by multiple sponsors. This 2012, McLaren, Mercedes, Porsche, and etc. joined. The next race will be at Spain on May 25-27.

Website: http://gt1world.com

8. FIA GT3 European Championship- Just a few steps below the GT1, this one takes place in the Europe continent, while the GT1 takes place in the whole world. Website: http://gt3europe.com

9. Formula DRIFT- It is a tournament for drifting, not racing. The drifting is originally created in Japan, but the Americans introduced it. This 2012, Team NFS drifter Matt Powers will compete in the season.

Website: http://formulad.com

10. Legends- The old-school cars are racing in this kind of event, and racing on the ancient tracks. They compete the same way as other racing disciplines do.

11. Time Attack- Drivers race against the clock to beat the posted time. There are two types: Global Time Attack and the World Time Attack. Trivia: Chris Rado drives the Team NFS Scion tC, which packs more than 1,200 horses.

12. Retro- Old-school cars participate in this discipline. This event challenges drivers that power, handling, and torque of the old cars cannot be seen from modern one.

Trivia: Darren "D-Mac" McNamara drives the Team NFS Toyota Corolla AE86.

13. Muscle- Muscle cars like a Mustang RTR-X compete in this discipline. They compete in world races, just like in other races.

Trivia: Vaughn Gittin Jr. drives the Ford Mustang RTR-X.

14. Works- It doesn't look like a racing discipline, but it pushes your car to the next level. Nothing will make a car more competitive than a Works conversion.

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TechBoy: Windows 8 Review

Windows has currently been working on their newest OS known as Windows 8 that would possibly be released this year, 2012 or 2013, sadly nobody still knows much information about Microsoft's new development, I have watched many videos in YouTube showing various videos of Windows 8 Consumer preview, in consumer preview however, people can't unlock the true potential of Windows 8, as for one the Windows store is still locked, there are no updates available yet et cetera. Even though some of you heard all about the buzz of Windows 8 But I would still like to explain Windows 8 and all of its features.

Features: Windows 8 has various new features such as Microsoft's secret development as Windows 8 would be the first 128 bit Windows platform, it will also be now available on tablets, but on my opinion, Microsoft's Decision to turn Windows 8 to Tablet capable is a big yes, and also it's another first, it will be the first Windows OS to be available on tablet, there's also the new Metro start menu available but we've heard of rumors that Microsoft has left the Metro start Menu plan and turned the start menu back to the Windows 7 look start Menu, it also has other Features we currently don't know as these are kept secret

Summary: So Windows 8 won't probably be one of the best OS Microsoft will ever make, and possibly it wont be as powerful as when windows XP was released, and even though we know Microsoft's secrets are still hidden, we do know there are a lot of customers out there, just waiting for the new OS to arrive.

By EUGENIO ARAULLO, Writer- Technology **

April 21, 2012, 9:00 AM

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Episoon: The Quest to the Monoliths

They headed for the Monolith, and Elda found out that the altar is destroyed. Cecilia said,

"Ummm, why it's such a thing that this is broken?" Rafael said,"What? You don't know?" Elda said,"Cecilia, what would your mother think of that attitude? Poor Therese, may her Force be at peace in the Holy Vessel..."

They just kept quiet. Elda tells the story.

"Take a look at this mural. Historians said that it is painted long before written history. No one knows who created it, but it depicts the creation of Berge."

Cecilia said,

"Creation?"

"The goddess of creation, Norvia, created the land, sea, and the stars. To protect the gifts of the world, she formed the 15 Divinities.

"The 15 Divinities are: Palfina, Argent, Illnada, Aliete, Ellge, Dualis, Luo, Rivelias, Dauro, Terial, Corneo, Draglos, Grepes, Skolg, and Verse. Palfina, whom we worship, is one of them. However, Delgaia, the god of destruction appeared. He used his power to annihilate everything in this path. The Divinities, thought that they could not defeat him, created the Monoliths to seal him. The power of the monoliths banished him from the depths of Berge."

Elda showed her a stone.

"This is the Force Stone. It is the gift of your family, the Armaclites. It was a rainy day, years ago..Therese was attacked at Ravena Castle. Despite her mortal wounds, she came here to comply with this stone. This Hexyz must be given the Force
Stone to gather the Force to all the monoliths and go after the goddess of Creation with the Force Stone in hand. Now stand in the front of the Monolith, and raise it up."

She raised the stone, and some force attracted in the stone. Cecilia is shocked.

"If all the Monoliths are destroyed, there is a conspiracy to awaken Delgaia."

Cecilia commented,

"Woah, does that mean I become a god?"

Ralu said,

"If someone like you can become a god, I'd feel sorry for the ones praying.."

Elda said,

"Cecilia, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Rafael said,

"If that's the case, then the other monoliths are in danger. There is a similar one in Nervel, where I live. Sister, I'm going back to see Master Gardner."

Elda said,

"Excellent idea, Rafael. Cecilia, you must go with him to see Master Gardner. He is a Force Scholar with vast knowledge in numerous subjects."

Afterwards, Elda announced,

"Cecilia Armaclite. I release your duties as a cleric, and I give you with a new order. You must go around Berge and destroy everything that threatens it."

Cecilia said,

"What? There's someone who can do that!"

Elda said,

"Cecilia, are you serious to what you said? I gave you an order as the Head Cleric. Do you understand?"

Cecilia said,

"Yes, I'll do it...But..." Elda said,"Good. Take the Force Stone with you and go to Nervel with Rafael."

And so my journey to the Monoliths began. I had no idea what being the Maiden of the Staff truly meant....

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Motivation: Where Do You Find Inspiration?

If you are a child of the ’90s, like me, you have come to age in an era dominated by consumerism. Technology allows us to consume or to create. Constant connectivity means that we are free to choose where we would like to be, but it also means that we are overly compelled to always be ‘connected.’ This distracts many of us from being creative. Even I fall into this trap.

My first introduction to computers happened around 1991. Microsoft Paint was my first digital pastime. I would spend hours meticulously connecting lines on my father’s laptop, a Toshiba Satellite 3300 Series. For its time, it was an advanced piece of machinery with a staggering battery life of maybe 40 minutes.

Fast forward to 1995, when I received my own computer. It had a state-of-the-art Pentium 75 MHz processor and 16 MB RAM. That was some serious power. Windows 95, which came with it, was a whole new way of using the computer with its novel start menu. It was the age of Sim City 2000, Age of Empires, and click-and-point adventures like Full Throttle and Blade Runner. Those were the halcyon days. Surely many who read this will recall that time.

Computers suddenly looked to be a viable tool for creativity. Since 1995, I’ve used digital tools to boost my creativity, but also, it is hoped, be more efficient with quotidian tasks. When I first used Photoshop in school, I was happy that, finally, possibilities were limitless. Using the evolving Internet tools, I was able to do research and find inspiration.

One can peruse the Internet for countless iterations of beautiful photos overlaid with motivational quotes. Is that what we require to kindle an idea today? Where has genuine inspiration gone, I wonder? My fiancee and I often discuss this matter. She cannot comprehend how I can simply write an article, seemingly out of nowhere. What I write for you to enjoy reading does not come from anywhere. It originates in all the books, websites, and blog posts I have read and films I have watched. So in truth, we all have ideas in abundance, already. The missing link is the courage to will something into reality.

The Internet is an amalgamation of talent, genius, and beauty. Yet these items are hidden in endless rows, filled with goods and distractions — a bit like a supermarket. Over time, I have collected some useful websites where I can always find ideas to write about. Sometimes, one of my articles comes from a simple thought while watching TV or reading news stories. This should be the same whether you are a writer, a photographer, or even a programmer. Ideas spark one’s imagination, and then result in great products, hopefully. I guess the latter is privy to skill, as well.
Here is the story of continuously wasted opportunities. Long before I ended up in London to study creative writing, I wanted desperately to become a filmmaker. My parents supported me whichever way they could — mostly financially. That dream never came true, though, because I let ego bar my path. Too often, I had to feel the frustration of misjudging my own abilities. Overestimating one’s skills can be very destructive. There is, however, always salvation in the form of self-discovery. One must connect the dots, which means to combine one’s best talents to make a new skill. For me, this new skill was storytelling.

There is a man, who, by saying the following, perfectly reflected upon inspiration:
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.” It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
It is, of course, Steve Jobs who said this, during his now famous Stanford commencement speech in 2005. The closing words, shown above, encapsulate the quintessence of inspiration — always to be curious.

From http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2012/05/08/where-do-you-find-inspiration/

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