McDonald's and the church

Here's what I learned about McDonald's and its perfect fries.

Did you know that the church we always know that existed is not the building itself? I learned that the church is the body of people that comprises the church. It is me, my wife, my kid, and yes even the person cleaning the streets and those who live in what many call poor places. However, so many got disillusioned by the bad works of the church recently that many are throwing accusations and making more people feel that being in religion is a futile exercise. I wonder though if people think of the same way too to those who work for companies that literally is killing more people everyday. Almost everyone enjoys smoking cigarettes or drink alcohol for leisure. I wonder if people who don't believe in organized "religion" believe in companies that provide them the happiness they're looking for.

We can always find excuses for things we love but we can't find any excuses to better our lives and live more peacefully. It is not the pastor, the minister, the nun, or the priest that teaches the good things about life. They're mere messengers. A lot of them are bad deliverers of messages and people easily point fingers at them for failing to get it to us - as we like it. Men cannot teach men but can demonstrate what they learned to others. McDonald's didn't pass on to their crew to teach others how to make perfect french fries. It's their manual that tells them how to do it - "perfectly."

Got bad life? Pick up a bible.

". . .If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples." John 8:31

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'Anvil Award' is President Arroyo

Check out this website I found at gmanews.tv

The leading tickets vying for the highest post in the land, The Nationalista Party (NP) and The Liberal Party (LP), found Pres. Arroyo as the best way to pull each others ratings down. It's like the president is the biggest negative wish one can give another to spell disaster. No matter how much truth there may be in the news NP broke about Mrs. Arroyos "people" in the LP's line up of local and national candidates' pool, it still does not give any Filipinos the real picture about these two partyies platform of governance. Whoever wins here makes the Filipinos the biggest loser because up until now both parties lack substance.

As for the president, I guess she might as well win the much coveted 'Anvil Award' - not the prestigious one the Advertising society in the Philippines give - for being the biggest personality that can put any party down. Ouch.

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Unjust Parking Rules in Mandaluyong

I've seen this kind of parking rule in Daly City, California where I used to live. It's pretty helpful. It allows street sweepers clean the gutters. Those who have cars can pretty much park at the opposite side or other street corners near where they live. There aren't a lot of cars on the streets because houses there have garages. The design is mandated by the city. So no one can put up their homes without a single car garage. The rule also happens once-a-week so you're not burdened without a parking space.

Check this one that popped along the streets of Barangay Highway Hills' Cordillera street and perhaps all the other street corners of the community.

Did the city consult the community about it? What justifies 15 days of no parking on the streets? Were there studies made that could justify this kind of ruling? Will it alleviate the decongestion of the streets? Who benefits from this ruling?

I think this should be questioned by the residents of the community. It's a waste of time and money. We need people who can deliberately think fairly for the good of the community.

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Mayoral bet tests positive for drugs

via philstar.com

Is Narco-politics playing a role in the upcoming elections? Ernest Domingo Buan, a Liberal Party Mayoral candidate of Mandaluyong City, is just one of the many politicians who are jumping in the Aquino-Roxas ticket to possibly replace the current mayor, Benhur Abalos. We're not to judge him personally but I don't know why our candidates are not being screened at all. Mr. Abalos is a better mayor than his father was but just because the incumbent belongs to the frowned-at Arroyo Administration doesn't mean that we can get anybody but Benhur. Who is Mr. Buan? What makes him a better candidate for the city? What are his classifications? Why did the PDEA catch him red-handed with illegal drugs?

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Love (for Noynoy) is Blind

via nytimes.com

I ignored stories like this but when the editorial team of a reputable newspaper in the US starts talking about the Cojuangcos Hacienda Luisita, I had to read it. The piece will disappoint a lot of Noynoy-Aquino-for-President fans but if the truth can set him free, then he has the grandest and most profound decision to make for the sake of the Filipino people he profess to owe his family's love to. It's time to prove your love Sen. Noynoy. For the rest of those 37% surveyed who will vote for him - love is truly blind.

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OTC Paper Supply, Shame, and the same

via philstar.com

OTC Paper Supply went for the deal even if it was disadvantageous to the government. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) en banc, on the other hand, signed the deal without properly reviewing the contract. And who's money is being played here? The people. But the people are apathetic. What's up with the loser mentality? What's going on with our government?

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Red Flag Politicians: Arroyo's kiss of death, now on Sen. Villar?

via redflagpoliticians.blogspot.com

An Administration senatorial candidate just confirmed the Arroyos support for Sen. Villar's campaign but would the senator relent? Somebody knows the Filipino psyche and they're doing a fine job of confusing the electorate. What do I mean about this? Read this recently posted blog I read and judge for yourself. We're about to see more developments and this is another first in politics that, sadly, will be witnessed all over the world.

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