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Monday, July 15, 2013

Facebook Can Make or Break The World : Rumor Mongering Online

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Rant or rave about it - online!

A great thing about Facebook, and its likeness like Twitter or Instagram, is that we can use it to bring out a lot, if not all, of our frustrations. It is a medium where we can rant about the despicable acts of individuals or groups that put shame to our nation, curse those that humiliate the very essence of our personality, and inform or warn our friends, colleagues and the rest of the online community against erring and misguided elements.

Wait a minute! Is rumor mongering something we should be proud of?

Facebook and other social media are indeed a very powerful tool. We can make the entire world know of our situation with just one click of Share or Retweet, even a simple Like can mean a lot of things for many. We can make someone or an establishment very popular, and likewise, we can influence and spread rumors that can destroy a person, a company, and even a country. Be very careful and responsible in using it. It can make or break an individual.

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Glee Fans have a lot to weep about upon the discovery of the dead body of one of its famous lead star.

Cory Monteith was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver, Canada last Saturday, July 13. Cory Monteith plays Finn Hudson in the musical TV series Glee checked in at the Fairmount Pacific Rim Hotel last July 6 and was expected to check out on Saturday, July 13. After missing his check out time, the hotel staff went up to his room located on the 21st floor only to find his lifeless body on the floor.

No foul play was suspected and Monteith is suspected to have died of an apparent drug overdose. According to reports, Monteith had already been dead for several hours before his body was found. No confirmation yet until an autopsy is done on the body which is scheduled on Monday.

Celebrities and Fans Express Support For “Superbook”

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I brought my two boys at a Superbook event held at the Robinson's Magnolia mall last Sunday. We got there 1 hour early but decided to wait until it starts since we wanted to reserve a front middle seat to get a better view of the show.

We actually have a formal invite from the organizers so the first two rows were already reserved for their guests. But still we wanted to be in the middle of the front row so we never let go of our seats.

In only just a few minutes, the entire space allocated for the people interested in watching and joining the event were already full to the rim. Some of the kids had to sit on the floor in front just to get a glimpse of Gismo, the lovable toy robot in the Superbook TV show.

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Maku Mei Manuel Chan

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First of all, I want to express my salutation and adoration for Athena. I don’t adore her to the extent of worshiping her. I just simply admire her for her qualities. Athena is the epitome of a woman. She is the goddess of strategic war, wisdom, crafts, justice and inspiration. She became the patroness of Athens by simply because she has the qualities to be so.

As I read through the myths about Athena, one statement caught my eye. It says, “Though Athena is a goddess of war strategy, she disliked fighting without purpose and preferred to use wisdom to settle predicaments.”

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Two senior college students from the country’s top universities were chosen as recipients of this year’s Globe-SingTel Undergraduate Scholarship Program after undergoing a rigorous screening process.

Gabrielle Angela Santos and Gabriel Roberto Barrios underwent a difficult screening process that included intensive interviews, leadership and behavioral assessments. The entire selection process initially involved 100 applicants.

Santos, 20, is taking up Industrial Engineering at the University of the Philippines while Barrios, 22, is taking up B.S. Communications Technology Management at the Ateneo De Manila University. Both of them will be given a two-year full scholarship covering tuition fees and allowances.

Both of them, upon graduation, will also be given an internship stint in SingTel and the chance to be a part of the management associate program of Globe or SingTel.

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Every time I heard about these words; GREEK MYTHOLOGY, I always got a goosebumps. Because I remember how great those deities are. Greeks do believed about them because of the supernatural power they have. They taught that this gods and goddesses were the reason why the things around them happened. And they presided over every aspect of human life in ancient time.

In this belief, there are 12 great gods/goddesses, whom Greeks considered as the Olympians. They lived in Mount Olympus and somehow related with the god of gods, Zeus. They were the principal deities of the Greek pantheon. Specifically, the twelve Olympians are Zeus, Hera, Demeter, Athena, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and Hermes. Sometimes, Hades was excludes because he resided permanently in the underworld to judge the souls of the dead.

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The premiere resortwear designer shares her inspiration on designing uniforms of Globe Store staff in Boracay

Gone are the days when uniforms have to be boring and traditional. Enter premiere resortwear designer Charina Sarte who has defied that perception when she forayed into uniform design, making us see the traditional work wear in a totally new light.

Customers and bystanders alike coming in at the Globe Store in Boracay will surely feel the island vibe with the accommodating and friendly staff garbed in Charina Sarte-designed uniforms. With graceful designs, beautiful fabric selections, and exquisite craftsmanship, each piece of the uniform ensemble makes it truly unique and special.

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Hera came from the Greek word Hera, literally "protectress," related to heros "hero," originally "defender, protector." She is the queen of the heavens and goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, heirs, kings, and empires. In Roman mythology, the goddess Hera is known as Juno. She is the wife of Zeus and daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She was usually depicted as a regal woman in the prime of her life, wearing a diadem and veil and holding a lotus-tipped staff.

Although Hera was one of the fairest goddesses in Mount Olympus, Zeus was giving Hera plenty of reason to be suspicious and jealous; Hera therefore used to stay in high places in order to keep an eye on her husband's doings. Hera was rarely nice to the many children Zeus had by other mothers. There were times she would also interfering, causing harm to Zeus' mistresses, since Zeus himself was invincible.

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Demeter is the goddess of harvest, agriculture, grains and farmlands.

Demeter is the daughter of Cronus and Gaia and sister of Zeus by whom she became the mother of Persephone. When Persephone was abducted by Hades, lord of the underworld, Demeter wandered the earth in search of her lost child. During this time, Demeter was refusing to feed the earth by growing grains, which caused a great and terrible famine on earth. Since no one else could do her job, Zeus-- ever mindful of god's needs for worshipers-- decided to sent Hermes to the underworld, ordering Hades to restore Persephone to her mother. However, before Persephone left, she ate six pomegranate seeds which bound her to the underworld forever. And so it was arranged that Persephone would spend six months a year above ground with her mother, but she would have to spend the remaining months in the land of dead with her husband.

And that is how it has been since then, according to the story: that's why we have the seasons.

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I was in my junior year, when we have first discussed this 'Greek Mythology'. I was amazed that time and it's kinda interesting to listen to. That's why every time I heard about these words, I always got a goosebumps. Because I do remember how great they are during those era.

Greeks do believed about them because of the supernatural power they have. They thought that this gods and goddesses were the reason why the things around them happened. And they presided over every aspect of human life in ancient time.

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“Ceres” is the Latin name for Demeter. Demeter is the goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. It is Demeter that makes the crops grow each year. The first loaf of bread from the harvest is scarificed to her. Demeter is the goddess of the earth, of agriculture, and of fertility in general. Sacred to her are livestock and agricultural products, poppy, narcissus and the crane.

Demeter is intimately associated with the seasons. She is pictured as a mature motherly figure. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, the land became desolate. Zeus became alarmed and sought Persephone's return.

Earth-Mother: A Divinity of Great Importance

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Nowadays, Greek Mythology had been fab among children and teens. From fictional books (ex. The Lightning Thief which is the first mythological book I have read) to movies, all these things were patronage by this generation. Belong to this group, I'm also a fan of Greek Mythology. Started as a reader of Rick Riordan's book when I was in third year, I now became a big fan of Riordan's legacy. I don't know what things I find great in reading mythological stories of gods and goddesses. I just like it. Period. And if I will have given a chance to meet one Greek god, I will choose Demeter- one of the goddesses of Mt. Olympus

Demeter was my all-time favorite among the gods and demigods in Mt. Olympus. She was the most generous of the great Olympian goddesses. Born as the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, granddaughter of Gaia and sister-consort of Zeus, Demeter was beloved by it's service to mankind. Derived from the word 'ge meter' which means earth-mother, she was the goddess of harvest, corn, grain, earth and season. Also known as the Roman goddess Ceres, she was remembered as the kindest god for giving people a gift from harvest, a bountiful fruits and a perfect season. Demeter was also credited for teaching people how to grow and preserve grains and rewarded for being responsible for the fertility of the lands.

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A series of entrapment operations recently conducted by police and Globe Telecom security personnel resulted in the arrest of three individuals involved in the illegal sale of WIMAX modems.

Arrested in the initial entrapment operation was Alvin Garcia, also known as Boy Pasay Wimax, a resident of Merville Km, 12 Access Road, Baranggay 20,1 Zone 20 in Pasay City. A follow-up operation at his residence led to the seizure of 4 Globe WIMAX modems, a computer set and around 100 pieces of Globe Sims, which are apparently used by the suspect to clone or reconfigure Sim cards for unlimited data surfing.

Police authorities also recovered from him his personal phone which showed various transactions of WIMAX selling activities confirming he is indeed Boy Pasay Wimax.

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Aphrodite is the great Olympian goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman usually accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was often depicted nude. Aphrodite may have been the most attractive goddess, but according to the Iliad (the famous poem by Homer), she was a rather weak, frightful goddess.

I chose her because Aphrodite symbolizes beauty, love and eternal youth. During the early times, Greeks used to seek Aphrodite when they have problems and concerns regarding love. Aphrodite's symbols were the girdle (which she was using to compel love), the seashell and the mirror. Her sacred animal was the dove.

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The goddess I chose was Hera. She is considered as the Queen of the Gods since she is the beloved other half of Zeus, the King of the Gods. She is one of the Olympian Gods who reside in Mount Olympus. She was an offspring of Cronus and Rhea. The pomegranate, peacock, feather, diadem, cow and lily are her symbols. Her siblings include Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, Zeus and Chiron. Yes, she was his brother's spouse. Zeus and Hera's children include Ares, Enyo, Hebe, Eileithyia, Hephaestus and Eris. Her Roman counterpart is Juno.]

Hera was most known as the matron goddess, Hera Teleia; but she presided over weddings as well. In myth and cult, fragmentary references and archaic practices remain of the sacred marriage of Hera and Zeus, and at Plataea, there was a sculpture of Hera seated as a bride by Callimachus, as well as the matronly standing Hera.