How come you love Jesus but hate Mary?

It's the devil's deception to break the love of a family, much more of a mother. Why? Because the devil doesn't have a mother, nevertheless a family.
#StopTheHate! Find out why hating Mary is evil.
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Scanning the news...

1) KathNeil no more. --Is it because of their different religions that no one is willing to change?
2) Catholic priests are divided on Pope Francis' "same-sex blessing". --Will Africa defy the pope since any same-sex relation could lead to prison/death?
3) Pope Francis says "war is a crime against humanity". --Isn't it God's punishment (that the innocents pay) for the sins of the "fathers up to the 3rd and 4th generations"?
4) Quiboloy's former church member accuses him of abuse, saying she was punished with 100 lashes if she didn't solicit enough money. --Do you worship God or money?
5) Charter change proponent Senator Zubiri says, just change the economic policies like 60% Filipino ownership of public utilities and educational institutions. --Sure, there is no presidential term extension? [itgcafe.com Index]

Bad rap against the Virgin Mary

Some people memorize bible verses like a rap song that keeps repeating in their head. They think that Mary is a "demon, a sinner, an idol", now this sounds like a bad rap. Pls read and understand Revelation, the only book in the Bible that has a warning “not to add or take away” what was written. This is the only book in the bible that is free from biased interpretations of the original, written by John who took care of Mary when Jesus died on the cross. Mary is an idol chosen, loved and rewarded by God in heaven based on these verses:
Bible hint #1 Revelation 12:1 --The woman is Mary and NOT Israel as some thought because the God of Moses calls Israel “firstborn son and Jesus calls his mother “woman”.
Bible hint #2 Revelation 12:6 --Mary’s place is heavily guarded in heaven.
Bible hint #3 Revelation 12:13 --The devil hates Mary and those who uttered the name of Jesus many times but dishonor his mother have disobeyed the Commandment #5 (Honor your mother).
Bible hint #4 Luke 1:28 --God is with Mary.
Bible hint #5 Luke 1:35 --The Holy Spirit is with Mary.
Bible hint #6 Luke 1:31 --Jesus Christ is with Mary.
Now therefore, the SINNER IS IN ALL OF US, because we allowed the DEMONS to ruin our THINKING. Our DEMONS are called PRIDE & PREJUDICE!!! [itgcafe.com Index]

Age affects my writing

It must be my age that affects my brain, that affects my eyes, that affects my fingers, that affects my writing, that affects my grammar... Ha ha that sounds like rap. I was waiting for someone to call me out for my mistakes, only Grammarly had them fixed. So, I messed up on my writing but I don't miss my editor anymore. To avoid dementia and Alzheimer's, drink INTRA (wink) [itgcafe.com Index]

A miracle story

I just woke up from sleep, still with an unwashed face, unclean body, and unruly hair, while my College mates are in their best looks, having fun for a reunion tonight at Cuarto Hotel. I'm sorry, I no longer attend any other social gathering /meeting /events. I was staying last night at Mama Mary of Lindogon Shrine Simala for the Jan 13th dawn Rosary, my 13th successive month. I chatted with a mother from Negros. She told me a miracle story.
Her daughter was in the ICU for a gunshot wound/ stray bullet in the head in 2008 (She was in her 20s with a young child and was totally paralyzed). The mom went to visit the shrine for the first time talking to Mama Mary, to beg for help. In her mind, someone told her "Buy some massage oil downstairs, have it blessed here and dab it on your daughter's head and her body". She did what she was told and the next day, her daughter's limbs started moving but she still couldn't talk and was discharged from the hospital 2 weeks later. While on their way back home to Negros, she promised to let her daughter visit the Marian Shrine. They arrived at the shrine in the evening about 9 pm. It was already closed but she insisted that they should come in for a few minutes. So her daughter was carried by 2 men, on a plastic chair from the entrance to the top of a once muddy road uphill. As soon as they started walking, the lights in and near the shrine went off and it was total darkness as they walked uphill. The mom was following behind the men who carried her daughter. To her, the way didn't look dark as she saw some candles by the sideways. As soon as she arrived on top of a once small shrine, she saw a woman in all white clothing sitting by the side. She greeted her "Good evening sister, pls help me pray that my daughter will be able to talk again. She still has a small child who needs her". The woman replied in her dialect, "ok be back here on Wednesday (it was a Sunday, April 13, 2008, when they were there), and bring your daughter's picture". As they went back down the hill, the daughter exhorted a sigh, "ouch" and the lights went back. The following Wednesday, the mom went back to the shrine with the picture of her daughter and was looking for the "sister". The shrine's monk at the time was stunned and told her, " we're only 3 people here and we're all men. You must be talking to Mama Mary herself". When she realized, the mom said that after that miracle, "I had changed, I never badmouth, never fight with my husband, never worry about problems anymore and there was real peace at home". Now she sponsors and serves every Marian event.
Remember believers! mama Mary helps/intercedes only for those who believe and make sacrifices. The significance of why mama Mary always chooses a mountain or hill in her appearances, is because she wants us to "feel how her son, Jesus Christ felt when He suffered on His way to Calvary". She wants us to make sacrifices and that we must not forget how Christ suffered to save mankind. Because, God's true love is not just about Joys but also of Sorrows. And that's what true love is, Joys and Sorrows but real peace of mind. [itgcafe.com Index]

Jokoy is joking at Golden Globes 2024?

When Jokoy's name was announced by news sources that he would be 2024 Golden Globe's host, I Googled his name immediately because they said he was Asian Filipino with sold-out shows in the U.S. I checked his past shows but I wasn't amused by his jokes. Three minutes into the video and I want to cut it off. But I thought he'd be ok at the Golden Globes. Filipinos thought they were proud of him. At the event, his delivery wasn't harsh but it was a disaster! He blamed the writers for his worst monologue. The 10-day preparation was his alibi. There were writers. His only job was to read the scripts/teleprompter and add his adlibs. As an experienced writer/comedian, he should have anticipated the audience: A-list celebrities. He should have joked about their clothing styles, did an impersonation or about their motivation for winning and what it means to lose. He was all about defending his own "self" and so he lost as a host. Jokoy, start writing jokes like Trevor Noah. [itgcafe.com Index]

Quick Gcash-in and out of scams

The problem with the widespread proliferation of online scams is in the Facebook/Messenger accounts of Real and Fake help center's response time. Fake Gcash help center responded in less than a minute vs Real Gcashofficial No response whatsoever.
I have to admit my "stupidity" got me today (Nov 12, 2022). A fake messenger account of Gcash just hacked me. It applied for GLOAN, GGIVES on my behalf and then paid his/her Dragonpay P29,991, Shopee P4,782, sent P5,000 Razer pins to his num 09673001596 and a P19,000 transfer to 09759846461 using my account. BEWARE! Make sure you chat with VERIFIED CHANNELS with blue check marks only. I am for #SimNumberRegistration!!! to identify scammers/hackers.
I already reported the matter to @GCash @Shopee and @Dragonpay and requested for REVERSAL/CANCELLATION of GCASH TRANSACTION NUMS 147482970, 247020949, 297008969. If they don't act on that, I will be forced to DEACTIVATE MY GCASH.
I have to commend the @Gcash help center (https://help.gcash the official one) for blocking the number used by the hacker-recipient 09673001596 and 09759846461 (did they?) in an earlier ILLEGAL GCASH TRANSACTIONS. Now I wait for REVERSAL/CANCELLATION. [itgcafe.com Index]

Knock knock who's there?

-Knock, knock.
"Who's there?"
-INTRA.
"Intra who?"
-I Need The Right Attitude (INTRA).
-Do you need INTRA?
"Yes, pero mahal."
-Yan ang mabuti, may nagmaMAHAL sa 'yo. [itgcafe.com Index]

An example of the self-inflicting folly

I kept mum on political comments because my mom told me so but today is an exemption. This tweet from @jasper1102 blatantly described what kind of a man he is and by using destructive words against other people, he exposed his folly. [itgcafe.com Index]

Bible-wielding pretender

You cannot trust people even when they carry a Bible or talk about it. They're usually "wolves" in sheep's clothing. Know their dark secrets in Netflix's documentaries: "Sins of the Amish" & "Preaching Evil". [itgcafe.com Index]

Understand "brain drain"

Most people who tweeted that journalists should leave, don't understand the implication of "brain drain". Professionals leaving the country is bad for the economy & the state. Without the "opposition", there is no democracy. So 31M, pls stop treating the 15M as enemies & start living up to your TeamUnity! [itgcafe.com Index]

Stay away from the horrors of social media

Netflix has a lot of good documentary videos. If you watch "Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror", you would stop admiring your chinky-eyed neighbor and delete your Telegram. There are many scammers, opportunists, extortionists, and narcissists on the internet and social media gives them easy access to our private lives. In this documentary, Korean hackers lure would-be female victims to their lair by posting modeling jobs Advert then manipulate, blackmail, and force them to do a video show. These videos are distributed in pay-per-view male-only chat rooms. Stay sane, and stay away from the horrors of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, etc). I salute the brave journalists and the Korean cyber crime police for capturing the elusive (evil) narcissists. [itgcafe.com Index]

Filipinos are good and gullible (gg)

1) Filipinos are good at English. Proof: Too many BCOs (Business Center Outsourcing).
2) Filipinos are anti-intellectuals. Proof: Too many believe in the 1.6 M metric tonnes of gold in former Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos' last will & testament even though there are only about 200 K metric tonnes mined around the world. http://linkedin.com/pulse/rise-anti-intellectualism-philippines-dan-oliric-manaig-msc [itgcafe.com Index]

Tale of Taleon Gold to pay off debt?

I'll wait 6 years and see if the Philippines' debt (now at P12 Trillion and rising thanks to former president Digong), will be paid in full using the legendary tale of the "Taleon gold". This tale was part of a political Ad campaign by the supporters of the new president Bongbong Marcos to garner votes from the gullible, Facebook-hooked, gold-crazed majority. Based on JP Morgan's rating, PH is now lower than Vietnam. "J.P. Morgan drops PH to bottom of Asean investment preference list on May 9 polls. Flagged rising risks from high public debt and surging inflation." --INQ [itgcafe.com Index]

Hacking into our lives

"The Great Hack" is a must-watch Netflix documentary. Politicians funded by the ultra-rich who don't want to pay taxes, hire the same consultancy firm used by the Brexit campaign and Trump, the controversial Cambridge Analytica (CA). CA is the Science of Psychometrics wherein users can be accurately profiled based on analysis of their social media interactions and most likely get a near-perfect prediction of that person's political leanings. With that data, they produce ad campaigns that target specific people with specific likes. These are posted on specific walls for a specific period of time which is intended to disappear without a trace after being seen/viewed. The so-called Psychological Operations are the same tactics used effectively online because most people hooked on Facebook are clueless. [itgcafe.com Index]

Be aware of manipulative posts

I watched Netflix's documentary, "Trumping Democracy". I understand now why billionaires like Elon Musk (who recently bought Twitter), BUY "FREE SPEECH", cos of a hidden agenda. That hidden agenda proliferates in FB's "Dark Posts". These are posted on specific walls or target audiences for a specific period of time and disappear without a trace. These posts intend to "manipulate". PsyOps (Psychological Operations) is not only in the military. It is here online. We're all robots in the digital age. #RobertMercer #CambridgeAnalytica #Psychometrics #FacebookDarkPosts #Manipulation [itgcafe.com Index]

Chivalry in the modern age

Two women "verbally attacked" me in a CNN news comment for my defense of Will Smith. They keep saying it was a felony. I say, he was provoked & naturally defended his wife. "Slapping" is a minor attack. Women slap men but they don't go to prison. Sure a woman can defend herself but men defending women is Chivalry in the modern age. #Oscars2022 #JokesOnYou #StopBullying (Btw: I'm not "playing the victim". I'm playing with words.) [itgcafe.com Index]

"The wicked borrow and do not repay"

Psalm 37:21. Some people borrow money & promise to pay but in a few years, they deny/refuse/forget. They're sweet & kind when they need your money & they look good in public (hypocrites). Should I post their names here or let God remind them of Romans 13:7-8? To YOU who owed me, God is the ultimate judge. [itgcafe.com Index]

Mud-slinging politics

Politics is dirty. Politicians throw mud at each other. They're all Evil & so are we. Choose the lesser evil. If you think your candidate is winning, stop sending me videos! I cannot be swayed easily. [itgcafe.com Index]

Dr. Taylor Swift

Oh la la... Taylor Swift is now a Doctor (Doctor of Fine Arts). She will be the Commencement Speaker at New York University. [itgcafe.com Index]

Protect the client

It is the lawyer's duty to "protect the client" even if it means Not Telling the Whole Truth. With so many DIS and MIS information, I rely on Google's vast library of resources to verify issues, not on any lawyer or any post. [itgcafe.com Index]

Do not repost

Do not repost a post unless you know, Jon Snow... This is in response to a comment that says, "someone who is not in prison is not a felon" and that "all the research must be submitted to the court to convict that someone".
1) A convicted felon who is not in prison has either posted BAIL or filed an APPEAL.
2) While a "witness" submits evidence, a "researcher" is like the "jury", who seeks the truth & weighs them. [itgcafe.com Index]

Deleted comment on Atty. Trixie Angeles' channel

I sent this comment on the Youtube channel of Atty. Trixie Angeles, which she immediately deleted.
With all due respect Atty. Angeles, I have to Google to verify your opinion regarding Estate Tax.
1) Atty. Angeles: "Who owes the taxes? The Estate".
Google: According to Phil Inheritance Law, an Estate Tax Return must be filed & paid by the heirs based on Filipino Laws of Succession.
2) Atty. Angeles: "Why are they raising it now? Para mang Intriga"
Google: BIR has been sending demand letters since 1993, every 5 yrs from Ramos, Arroyo, and Aquino administrations. The tax became final cos the heirs did not file an "administrative protest" within 30 days in 1993. In 1997, Ferdinand E Marcos Jr filed an appeal but was dismissed.
3) Atty. Angeles: "The estate taxes are supposed to be paid out of that property."
Google/PCGG: The collection of the estate tax due does not include "those that are sequestered or subject of a recovery case by the PCGG, and the Swiss funds under escrow by the Philippine National Bank (PNB)."
Sources: PCGG, BIR Letters Re Marcos Estate Tax and Philippines Inheritance Tax
Conclusion: NOT PROPAGANDA [itgcafe.com Index]

Straight up, man up, pay up & be a good citizen

Before you criticize a candidate's shortcomings, ask yourself first, "Did I pay my Tax?" If the answer is No, then straight up, man up, pay up & be a good citizen. #NoToBashingOfLeaders #Halalan2022
Your tax goes to govt employees: teachers especially, frontliners. Who will work then without pay cos no one pays taxes? Unfortunately, we live in a Capitalist country. Whether we like it or not, we must do our part in paying our taxes. If you choose not to pay, you must be a religious entity, charitable institution, or militant. To one who said that taxes are for slavery and are a form of "legalized theft", I say black lives have been enslaved by whites long ago without them paying taxes.
If your net monthly income is P20,833 & below, your tax is 0. Above it, you pay 20% of the excess & so on. HIGH taxes on cars, fuel, cigarettes, and soft drinks. NO tax on milk, coffee, natural fruit & vegetable juices. #KnowYourTax #DontBeAPharisee [itgcafe.com Index]

Beware of CYBER LIBEL

In Saudi, Thailand, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Kuwait, Morocco -- If you "badmouth" or insult their leaders, you go to prison. In the Philippines c1972 under #MartialLaw, if you insult Ferdinand E Marcos, you either go to prison, missing, or dead. Today, if you discredit leaders online via Facebook, Tiktok, etc, you're still free but beware of "CYBER LIBEL". Words like "magnanakaw", pu....i.., "lutang", "lugaw", "tards", keep them to yourself. [itgcafe.com Index]

Rappler is Facebook's Truth Verifier

For people who said Rappler is biased. Do you people know that Rappler is Facebook's Truth Verifier? You believe in UnSourced Facebook posts but you don't believe in Rappler? Haha... Besides they follow the "Journalism Code of Ethics". Those that you call "bias" are common in all media and people. To avoid the obvious "bias", we must do the checking ourselves. Check 1 news/story/opinion, if it appears in all other verified media sources, then it is not biased. What happened to Rappler's CEO (Maria Ressa) wasn't about "bias", it was Cyber Libel for criticizing PRRD's war on drugs. But people say Rappler is "biased" cos they don't know what "bias" means. [itgcafe.com Index]

Presidents and the National Debt

It is very alarming to see so many UNVERIFIED (No Reliable Sources) postings comparing PAST PRESIDENTS. BEWARE!!! Better be branded an EDUCATED FOOL than PRETEND TO KNOW & BE FOOLED by HALF-BAKED POSTS. Here is a verified Reddit post Sourced from BSP.gov NEDA on each President's debt. Bigger debts = bigger projects = bigger taxes for Filipinos. Who do you think is borrowing the most & who is spending less? FIND OUT HERE. [itgcafe.com Index]

Facebook is clueless about Cebuano

Facebook is giving me a warning for using the word (a .d .i .k) which could mean "girlfanning" in a #TaylorSwift comment. #Facebook is #clueless about Cebuano. [itgcafe.com Index]

Facebook sponsored Ads-Scam Alert

Attn: #DTI Paano malaman natin na LEGIT tong mga SELLERS/AD POSTERS sa #Facebook Sponsored Ads? #Beware #OnlineScams
Is @DtiPhilippines aware of the many dubious #Facebook sponsored Ads that SELL tickets for House & Lot/Car raffle prizes, goods for reselling, "unclaimed international delivery boxes" which may contain expensive items w/ no permits? Why are there too many offers for Encoders/Copy Pasters?
Where are the regulators! A long time ago, Ads usually end with... "with DTI permit #" Paano malaman natin na LEGIT tong mga SELLERS/POSTERS sa #Facebook Sponsored Ads? [itgcafe.com Index]

Sibling war-The irony of freedom

Only few people think differently. US Rep Gubbard is criticized for putting the blame on NATO and that the US intended this war to happen. Why? Cos they make money from selling weapons. #Ukraine talks of freedom but President Zelensky banned tv stations, closed media and shut down the opposition (this reminds me of the Philippines in 1972). Now here, the struggling Philippines plans to admit Ukrainian refugees while OFWs are still waiting for help. #russia #ukraine
Looks can be deceiving. Ukraine leader Zelensky is good-looking. He begs for Freedom yet he suppressed Freedom of the Press (jailed opposition leaders, banned 3 tv stations - same event in PH72). The majority is clueless. A good-looking guy is likely to win the vote. [itgcafe.com Index]

I know something...

I used to work in a newspaper. They tell the "who, what, when, where, how" but only a real journalist includes the "why". Now the news is about the bully but no mention of why he did it since he was provoked in 2014. History books tell you stories of heroes & villains but no side story on why they fought. To the person who says "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing", perhaps I know something, you don't... #russia #ukraine [itgcafe.com Index]

Criticizing shows your Insecurity

Contrary to some who keep criticizing a leader for her flaws, I will not criticize any Presidential bet but I won't allow a "smarty" to bend my will. Criticizing only amplifies your insecurity. Never, will I forget nor forgive the sins of the Fathers. #halalan22 [itgcafe.com Index]

Sibling war-Russia vs. Ukraine

Russia to Ukraine: "Who's your Daddy?"
EU to Russia: "You're gangbanged with sanctions."
Russia to World: "Surprise! Malware invasion on your PC."
Only #Ukraine can end the "sibling" war peacefully by submitting to "brother" #Russia. Why Russia is angry? Cos Ukraine asked the US to let them join NATO. With many Euro neighbors joining NATO, Russia felt betrayed & threatened. To prevent escalation, NATO must stay out of it. #historyrepeatsitself [itgcafe.com Index]

Netflix docu series on UFO declassified

I love the #Netflix docu-series on UFO declassified secrets. The Soviets did attempt to nuke the U.S. on Oct 4, 1982, but peace-loving UFOs "hacked" the Soviet nuke system & it went dead. WW3 averted, thanks to the friendly UFO. [itgcafe.com Index]

Only In Cokaliong-Slippers on the blanket

Attn. Chester: WTF! That green blanket is used to cover my face when I sleep! Keep your slippers off, Midshipman! (dafak) #RequestToReviewSanitaryPermit CHECK THE VIDEO HERE. [itgcafe.com Index]

Only In Cokaliong-Trash bins inside

Attn. Chester: WTF! The trash bins are inside air-conditioned Tourist bunker beds with "langaw" buzzing inside while we sleep (dafak). CHECK THE VIDEO HERE. [itgcafe.com Index]

Modern PUV

Though PH is 10 years behind other Asian neighbors, I love #LTFRB's #PUV modernization program specially Tourganize's Mango Jeep. Compared to others, its drivers & conductors are neat & are wearing uniforms. Same with #PeoplesJeep & Odutco. In 01K mini bus, the conductor wore slippers & shorts (dafak). [itgcafe.com Index]

Feeling Ambivalent

I don't know if I should feel good or bad when suddenly, a stranger told me that I was a "princess in the past life" & a jealous "prince" has been guarding me against any mortal who tries to steal my...(heart). [itgcafe.com Index]

New year, new hair

Though I miss my long-haired ponytail, this was a treat from a sister who wanted her hair trimmed and she didn't want to be alone so she forced me to cut my hair too. Thanks to the hair stylist Reylan (who commented that I look "almost" Korean) of David's Salon for my Hair and my sister's Vivo for my Make-up haha.... Thank you sis for the treat!!! [itgcafe.com Index]

A friend in need is a friend indeed

Real friendship is tested in times of need with or without a storm as devastating as Typhoon Odette. After the aftermath of the December 16, 2021 super typhoon, there were no banks online, no internet, no electricity, and no water. I never had any cash on hand, any food on the table, and nothing to fend for except to ask an old friend for help so that I may survive the test of time. Time stood still and real friends are hard to find. Thank you Boss Tulyo, you're a true friend indeed. [itgcafe.com Index]

Who's knocking on your door?

Man1: Knock, Knock.
Man2: Who's There?
Man1: Opportunity
Man2: No, you're not.
Man1: Why not?
Man2: Because, Opportunity Knocks Only Once
---From an old radio #commercial for a pen.
(Photo credit: "6-Panel Door Interior Slab, Solid Pine", from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Grammarly integrated in Gmail?

by Maryjane Magbago
I was writing a Gmail in response to a response from a site review and as I write, I notice that my spelling and grammar errors were highlighted. Then, I remember Grammarly, an autocorrect Artificial Intelligence, whose ads are always present in every Youtube video. I checked the Grammarly site and realized that it is indeed integrated in Gmail. Great. I rechecked my writings in my Gmail and found a few lapses. Thank you Grammarly, now I can forget my editor. (Wink)
(Photo credit: "Dell Latitude E7470 FHD Ultrabook Business Laptop Notebook (Intel Core i7 6600U, 16GB Ram, 256GB SSD, HDMI, Camera, WiFi, Bluetooth) Win 10 Pro", from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

"Sometimes the fool who rushes gets the job done." -- Al Bernstein #quote

The Pen is Mightier than a Sword

by Maryjane Magbago
Wise men say that the "Pen is Mightier than a Sword". King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table would disagree but for some of us who prefer to write rather than fight, it is a belief. The pen has the power to manipulate all that it scribbles. A source of confusion in the absence of comprehension. Desperation bereft of inspiration. Like the sword, it can pierce through the weakest of hearts. So, what makes it more powerful than the sword? Words, yes words, are the source of the pen's might. Without which, the pen is anything but pointless.
Wield the power of the pen. Get your point across by scribbling some powerful words like "I LOVE YOU" or "I'M SORRY" to those you care about.
Interesting to note that the pen we used to write has evolved from scribbling to teeth whitening such as the one in the photo.
(Photo credits: "Wacom Pro Pen Slim", "Colgate Optic White Overnight Teeth Whitening Pen" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

PLDT Fiber internet speeds up to 200 Mbps

The last few days I've been experiencing an erratic internet slowdown and I thought it was the "new normal". I don't usually read PLDT notices but there was one that is shockingly unbelievable yet demands attention: "SHOW OFF YOUR SPEEDS AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN..." cool gadgets, it says here (click promo details). So I did a speed test and woohoo it sped up 200 Mbps! This started when new Ditto Telecom was gaining momentum. PLDT is "showing off" per se its internet speed capability. For PLDT subscribers who want to join, this promo is available only until Jul 31, 2021. PLDT and GLOBE must reward long-time subscribers with unlimited speeds to retain dominance.
(Photo credit: "NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Smart Wi-Fi Router" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

ITGcafe.com is back

Finally, ITGcafe.com is back online after 3 days of me spamming Zoom.ph with hate emails that include a highly-charged, high temperature message written in ALL CAPS & EXCLAMATION POINTS to vent my anger. I felt relieved only after I bought another domain itgcafe.net from another registrar. [itgcafe.com Index]

Heartbeat

A treasured poem by Maryjane Magbago. Inspired by a TIME magazine article, "Heartbeat" was written against a backdrop of terror, horrifying photos of famish children, dying men and women. Submitted to CREATIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE ENT. NY and Poetry.com

- i close my eyes
- as the sun kissed the sullen sky
- seeking solitude amid promises and lies
- lying low, hoping high
- meandering moments languish
- unmindful of time trailing fast
- still life in solitary anguish
- like a desolate painting of a ravaged past
- silhouette faces silently screaming
- smiles drenched in tears
- eyes agonized, pleading
- freedom from frozen fears
- i open my eyes
- stars serenading in the moonlight
- wooing life, chasing love, soon time flies
- darkness draping a dreary night
- let love or loathe, let live or lose
- feel it deep, see it close
- hear it within, listen...
- my weary heart's breathing... [itgcafe.com Index]

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice." --William Jennings Bryan #quote

Zoom.Ph, an Epic Failure

Zoom.ph, my supposedly "awesome" website host and domain registrar failed to reactivate on time, my site, this site, itgcafe.com to avoid an expiration/cancellation/suspension despite their confirmation that it is back to ACTIVE. Do you know that feeling when you're excited to update your site but suddenly you get smacked with a parked domain/closed site? You think I'm happy? ZOOM.PH TECH GUYS, YOU FAILED YOUR JOB, YOU'RE AN EPIC FAIL! YOU DON'T DESERVE A RAISE & A PRAISE. I'm rapping my anger while waiting for you to get my site back up and running. Maybe, I should get back to U.S. registrars, where I can directly update/tweak the status of my domain. Sad to say, most Philippine tech admins/staff are inefficient. I am scouting for another domain registrar. [itgcafe.com Index]

General Luna, Siargao

picture taken by Christina Buo
The new background picture is a "nipa hut" (bamboo house) floating off the seashores of General Luna (GL) Siargao, Philippines (home of the famous Cloud 9 International Surfing Competitions). It was taken by a College friend, GL local, "morena girl with a beachbody to die for" Christina Buo during the homecoming tour. Click the picture to admire the pristine beauty of one of the famous, hottest tourist spots in the Philippines, with beach sands as white as Boracay, Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao.
Thanks to a book I found, Finding Siargao by Paul Walsh. It made me remember that GL is in Siargao island, Surigao.
(Photo credit: "FINDING SIARGAO: A Decade of Journeys through the Philippines Surf Capital" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

"The richest man is the one who shares love unconditionally." --Maryjane Magbago #rant #quote

Journey back to Love

Poem by Maryjane Magbago
No matter how far the journey leads you to,
how many strangers you've met, loved and lost,
you always go back to the ones who are close to your heart,
leaving footprints that linger in your memory. [itgcafe.com Index]

Beauty is in the Heart

Poem by Maryjane Magbago
Written for Christina B., for her powerpoint presentation
Behold real beauty lies not in what we see
What words can't say, a smile portrays
Memory may fail but a picture tells a tale
For truth be told a picture paints a thousand words [itgcafe.com Index]

Feel The Power of Intra Herbal Drink

Health capsule by Maryjane Magbago
In June of 2020 at the height of the pandemic, caregivers of a private institutional Home for the Aged were alarmed of my uncle's condition. Believe it or not, my 70-yr old uncle got terribly sick. He lost his sense of smell and taste, never slept well, was coughing and feverish for several nights. I couldn't think of anything more than herbal drinks so I bought him bottles of Intra. He drank the whole 1 liter bottle in 1 day and consumed a total of 4 bottles in 4 days. Now he fully recovered and back to eating lots of the usual meals plus he is acting like a teen-age boy, hyper-active and quick-witted. Intra, for me, is a miracle drink. Everyone should have a taste of it.
Intra contains Astragalus, Reishi Mushroom, Sarsaparilla, Siberian Ginseng, Aloe Vera, Schisandra Berry, Dandelion, Pipsissiwa, Licorice Root, C Pearl Barley, Fenugreek, Alfalfa, Bee Pollen, C Rosehips, G Chamomile, Passion Flower, Cascara Bark, Thyme, Juniper Berries, Celery Seed, Ginger, Chicory, Capsicum Fruit.
(Photo credit: "Intra Herbal Botanical Vegan Juice Drink for Good Health Body Immune System Booster Energy Booster and Protection against Sickness and Diseases" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

ITGcafe, Hibernating

ITG internet cafe is temporarily closed thanks to the pandemic. Be back sooner or later, bearing gifts (promise). To all my former clients and fans who left me with so many fun, lingering and faded memories, THANK YOU, LOVE YOU ALL. When ITG is back, everything will be new, including me, myself & I hahaha. HIBERNATING MODE IS ON. [itgcafe.com Index]

"Sometimes the heart has reasons which the mind cannot understand." --Blaise Pascal #quote

Les Crane - Desiderata

poem by Max Ehrmann, c1927 (Since High School, Desiderata has been my guiding principle in life. Thanks to the teacher who introduced this to my class. Thank you Sir R.B. (RIP)!
Click/play Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter,
for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.
***
(You are a child...)
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
***
(You are a child...)
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy.
***
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. [itgcafe.com Index]

"You can close your eyes to reality but not to memories." --Stanislaw Lee #quote

Guiding principles in Life

by Wayne Isaacs
1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.
2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go.
3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
4. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.
5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
6. Don't go for looks, they can deceive. Don't go for wealth, even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.
7. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
8. Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.
9. A careless word may kindle strife. A cruel word may wreck a life. A timely word may level stress. But a loving word may heal and bless.
10. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one smiling and everyone around you is crying. [itgcafe.com Index]

English is a Crazy Language

by Richard Lederer
Let's face it--English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren't invented in England nor French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend, that you comb through annals of history but not a single annal? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? If teachers taught, why didn't preacher praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? If you wrote a letter, perhaps you bote your tongue?
Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? Park on driveways and drive on parkways? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell another?
Have you noticed that we talk about certain things only when they are absent? Have you ever seen a horseful carriage or a strapful gown? Met a sung hero or experienced requited love? Have you ever run into someone who was combobulated, gruntled, ruly or peccable? And where are all those people who ARE spring chickens or who would ACTUALLY hurt a fly?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which an alarm clock goes off by going on. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race (which, of course, isn't a race at all). That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it, but when I wind up this essay, I end it.
(Photo credit: "Crazy English" by Richard Lederer from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Your favorite color is the Key to your Sexual Life
Psychology Today
The clothes you wear, your home furnishings and the car you drive all give clues to your sexual personality. The key is the colors you select for your possessions. Most people claim they haven't a favorite color. But look around you, and you'll notice a pattern, especially in your clothing and home decor. The predominant color for you is the one that appears most frequently -- it's the one that mirrors the sexual you. A panel of psychologists, speaking at the 1996 Home Interior Design Forum, explained the association between our color and sexual patterns.

RED
People who like red tend to be tigers in the sack. They are easily aroused and enjoy sex in every way imaginable. Once the sexual spark is ignited. it may take hours to extinguish. When two reds get together, the ensuring erotica could make Lady Chatterly blush. Lovers of red tend to be aggressors and weaker colors should be aware.
YELLOW
If you tend to favor yellow, your sexual drives are complex and turn toward the adaptable. The favorite color of homosexuals is yellow. But don't panic -- not everyone who wears yellow is gay. In most cases the person will consent to the stronger partner's desires in a passive manner. You will never enjoy sex to the fullest, but you will never turn down an invitation from somebody you enjoy or admire.
PINK
Persons who like pink show a reluctance to mature in sexual matters: women tend to tease, to promise more than they intend to deliver. In some cases they flaunt their femininity -- but because they secretly hate men. A great percentage of prostitutes boast entire wardrobes in pink. Men who like pink are the philanderers and flirts. They are the type who will make three dates for the same evening and not keep one, preferring to pick up a dish in some bar instead. Women whose husbands like pink should keep a secret nest egg.
PURPLE
Lovers of purple frequently consider themselves to be too sophisticated for a fun romp in the sack. Women sometimes are the type who hate to mess their hair. Men are business-like in their approach to lovemaking. In both sexes purple partners are more concerned with their fulfillment than anyone else's gratification.
BLACK
Black color preferences point to black sex (not necessarily meaning black partners). These people are the misfits of the sex world and seek out each other in kinship. They tend to prefer perverted sex and are usually masochistic or sadistic in nature. They are moody people and often perform at their peak when under stress or during unhappy times. Police psychiatrists claim that sex offenders prefer the color black. And it is no coincidence that the uniform of mobsters and teenage gangs are in black attire.
GREEN
Those who prefer green are fresh and innocent in their approach to sex. Women who love green will always make love like virgins all their life. And a man may always be a trifle clumsy and awkward but in a charming and endearing sort of way. Green lovers are gentle, but not passionate. If chosen as a mate, one will never need worry about infidelity.
ORANGE
Lovers of the color orange lean toward sexual fantasies. The sex act is regarded as a dramatic one-act play in which they are the star. Foreplay is as important as the act of love. They whisper sweet nothings, meaningless dialogue; they feel it is their image. Orange people often do not experience orgasm -- but they put on a darn good act. Men tend to pull their partner's hair, and women leave red welts on the sex partner's back.
BROWN
If you love brown, you're a real treasure for the right mate. Brown lovers tend to be warm and deep, sensitive to the needs and desires of their partners. Sex is a 24 hour a day thing. Where you can't say "I love you" often enough. Snuggling by the fire, walking in the rain or catching snowflakes on their tongue is a turn-on to a lover of brown. They need lots of time and privacy to make love. But their emotions are such that one harsh word could end the affair.
GREY
The color grey is preferred by people who are indecisive. They can't get excited about anything -- including color -- so they choose a noncommittal shade. Men who prefer grey look at sex as a way of relieving tension -- but nothing more, nothing less. It's wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Women don't make love, they have intercourse. And for one of two reasons only: to accommodate their mate, or to become pregnant. They count the cracks in the bedroom plaster until the sex act is over with and done. But when teamed with another color, the grey spouse considers the other's infidelity a blessing. When a grey marries another grey, the marriage is made in heaven.
BLUE
Lovers of blue are wonderful sex partners. They are sinners, affectionate and sensitive to their partner's needs. They consider love making a fine art and their approach is elegant. Men who love blue are like concert pianists, delicately ravaging their partner like they would play a babygrand. Women in the blue category enjoy sex to the fullest. They are exciting partners but their passion may be compared to a tidal wave rather than feiry aggression. Both women and men enjoy foreplay and the aftermath of lovemaking, as much as the sex act itself. In marriage a blue person is a wonderful mate -- never seeking outside interests.
(Photo credit: "Psycholofy Today" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

The Mystery of Falling in Love

by Kent Nerburn from the book "Letters to My Son"
It is a mystery why we fall in love. It is a mystery how it happens. It is a mystery when it comes. It is a mystery why some love grows and it is a mystery why some love fails.
You can analyze this mystery and look for reasons and causes, but you will never do anymore than take the life out of the experience. Just as life itself is more than the sum of the bones and muscles and electrical impulses in the body, love is more than the sum of interests and attractions and commonalities that two people share. And just as life itself is a gift that comes and goes in its own time, so too, the coming of love must be taken as an unfathomable gift that cannot be questioned in its ways.
Sometimes, hopefully at least once in your life -- the gift of love will come to you in full flower, and you will take hold of it and celebrate it in all inexpressible beauty. This is the dream we all share. More often, it will come and take hold of you, celebrate you for a brief moment, then move on.
When this happens to young people, they too often try to grasp the love and hold it to them refusing to see it is a gift that is freely given and a gift that just as freely, moves away. When they fall out of love, or the person they love feels the spirit of love leaving, they try desperately to reclaim the love that is lost rather than accepting the gift for what it was, then moving on.
They want answers where there are no answers. They want to know what is wrong in them that makes the other person no longer love them, or try to get their love to change, thinking that if some small things were different, love would bloom again. They blame their circumstances and say that if they go far away and start a new life together, their love will grow. They try everything, anything to give meaning to what has happened. But there is no meaning beyond the love itself, and until they accept its own mysterious ways, they live in a sea of misery.
You need to know this about love, and to accept it. You need to treat what it brings you with kindness... If you find yourself in love with someone who does not love you, be gentle to yourself. There is nothing wrong with you. Love just didn't choose to rest in the other person's heart. If you find someone else in love with you and you don't love him, feel honored that love came and called at your door, but gently refuse the gift you cannot return. Do not take advantage, do not cause pain. How you deal with love is how love deals with you, and all our hearts feel the same pains and joys, even if our lives and ways are different.
If you fall in love with another, and he falls in love with you, and then love chooses to leave, do not reclaim it or assess blame. Let it go. There is a reason and there is a meaning. You will know in time. Remember that you don't choose love. Love chooses you.
All you can really do is accept it for all its mystery when it comes into your life. Feel the way it fills you to overflowing, then reach out and give it away. Give it back to the person who brought it alive in you. Give it to others who deem it poor in spirit. Give it to the world around you in anyway you can.
This is where many lovers go wrong. Having been so long without love, they understand love only as a need. They see their hearts as empty places that will be filled by love, and they begin to look at love as something that flows to them rather than for them.
The first blush of new love is filled to overflowing, but as their love cools, they revert to seeing their love as a need. They cease to be someone who generates love instead become someone who seeks love. They forget that the secret of love is that it is a gift, and that it can be made to grow only by giving it away.
Remember this and keep it to your heart. Love has its own time, its own seasons and its own reason for coming and going. You cannot bribe it or coerce it, or reason it into staying. You can only embrace it when it arrives and give it away when it comes to you. But if it chooses to leave from your heart or from the heart of your lover, there is nothing you can do and nothing you should do. Love always has been and always will be a mystery. Be glad that it came to live for a moment in your life.
If you keep your heart open, it will come again. [itgcafe.com Index]

Bad Habits by Sign

by Stephanie Dempsey
Nobody's perfect - all signs have their vices. Fortunately, astrology provides valuable clues for breaking bad habits. Ending these patterns will help you realize your full potential. Here are some tips for conquering those negative behaviors that get in the way of your ultimate happiness.
Aries Out in Front
Rams have a habit of pushing to the front of the line, both literally and figuratively. And while this quality has helped Aries get ahead, it can also compromise their relationships. Putting an animal, child or plant in their care can correct the problem. As soon as this sign's nurturing qualities are cultivated, their selfishness will diminish.
Taurean Trash
Bulls love clutter. Being surrounded by all their possessions gives them a sense of security. It also creates headaches, confusion, and chaos. Storage systems that keep their stuff on display will prevent this sign from strewing their stuff all over the house. Stacking baskets, glass jars, and open shelving can promote organization.
Nerve-Wracking Twins
Geminis are the nail-biters of the zodiac. Twins are self-conscious about their hands, and need to keep them busy at all times. Activities like knitting, carving, or bead work provide welcome distractions. Weekly manicures will also keep temptation at bay. Twins are less likely to gnaw their cuticles when they've just paid for their upkeep!
Cancers and the Candyman
If you've ever wondered how Cancers stay so sweet, take a look at their sugar intake. This sign loves cookies, candy, and ice cream. An occasional indulgence is fine, but too much dessert can take a toll on waist lines and energy levels. What Crabs are really seeking is oral gratification. Sugar-free gum or dried fruit provides a healthy distraction from candy crunching.
Lavish Leos
The guy who's sitting next to you in the elegant restaurant, shouting to his personal assistant on his cell phone? Probably a Leo. It's only natural that a sign that is blessed with creativity, charm and wit feels tempted to show off. Actually, this desire to brag is rooted in insecurity. The sooner Lions learn to compliment others, the quicker they'll receive the praise they crave.
Virgos Fear Filth
These nit-pickers sometimes compromise their own pleasure for the sake of perfection. Deep down inside, these folks are really sensualists at heart. They need to learn that it is better to feel good than to look good. Allocating a few minutes each day for fun but messy activities like baking, painting, or sculpting can cure Virgos of their fear of filth.
Libras Love to Shop
Librans gave birth to the term "shopaholic". These folks have every credit card known to man. And while their taste is undeniably impeccable, it can get them in trouble at bankruptcy court. What's really at stake here is a quest for beauty. Enjoying simple but inexpensive pleasures like nature walks and museums can quell the urge to splurge.
Strictly Scorpios
Nobody carries a grudge better than this sign. Unfortunately, hanging on to resentments has a way of crowding out love, happiness, and trust. In order for a Scorpio to let go of anger, they must first practice self-care. Getting a massage every month or writing in a journal each day will soften this sign's heart and enable forgiveness.
Brutally Honest Sagittarius
Archers have a bad habit of telling the truth. And while these folks have the best intentions, that doesn't take the sting out of comments like, "Gee, those pants make you look fat!" or "Were you drunk when you wrote this report?" The best way for Archers to cultivate tact is through prodigious study. Etiquette books will definitely help!
Capricorns Can't Quit
This sign is the original workaholic. Many Capricorns fear that poverty will set in the moment they stop toiling. Keeping a gratitude journal can break this terrible habit. The more Capricorn becomes aware of their non-material blessings, the healthier their behavior will become. No more cutting vacations short for the sake of work!
Antisocial Aquarius
Water-bearers get into the habit of creating completely self-sufficient lives. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult for them to achieve intimacy. Basically, Aquarians are afraid that relationships will compromise their independence. Fortunately, these folks love to experiment. By treating intimacy as an exercise, this sign can relinquish control for the sake of loving relationships.
Pickled Pisces
As a water sign, it's only natural that Pisceans find comfort in liquids. When those liquids have a high alcohol content, problems can ensue. Naturally, a twelve-step program can be of enormous benefit here. Meditation and yoga can help, too, as they allow Pisces to achieve a healthy sense of nirvana. That's all these Fish are really seeking.
(Photo credit: "Astrology Jewelry Personalized 14k Yellow Gold Scorpio Zodiac Sign Charm Pendant" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Sleep Position Reveals Your Personality

The position in which you sleep at night--whether it's all curled up in a fetal position or sprawled out across the bed--reveals your personality, Reuters reports of new research from Britain's Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service.
Led by Chris Idzikowski, the team has identified six common sleep positions and the personalities of the people who sleep that way. "We are all aware of our body language when we are awake, but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious says about us," he told Reuters.
The six basic sleeping positions and the personality traits:
Sleep Position No. 1: Crouched in the fetal position: Shy and sensitive
Sleep Position No. 2: Soldier position flat on the back with arms at the sides: Quiet and reserved
Sleep Position No. 3: On the side with legs outstretched and arms down: Social and easy-going
Sleep Position No. 4: On the side with legs outstretched and arms outstretched: Suspicious
Sleep Position No. 5: Flat on the tummy with hands at the sides of the head: Brash and gregarious
Sleep Position No. 6: On the back with outstretched arms and legs: Unassuming and a good listener
Crouched in the fetal position is most common way to sleep, assumed by fully 51 percent of women. The most unusual is on the stomach with only 6.5 percent of respondents saying they sleep this way. Once we adopt a preferred sleeping position, we rarely change it.
(Photo credit: "Sleep Yoga Multi-Position Body Pillow Helps Improve Posture, Flexibility, and Sleep Quality" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Power to Heal Part1

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago
I used to tell a friend, "Time heals all wounds". It becomes a mantra, a prayer to assert my will to move forward, to grow, to live, to love again.
But time cannot heal. It's only in the mind. The thoughts that we adapt and create over time constitute the wellness of our being or misery for that matter. It's mind over matter.
Pain is a complicated matter specially when it comes from the heart. Studies show that a "broken heart" could lead to suicide. Heart disease is the leading killer like a thief in the dead of night. Diabetes and cancer follow closely.
Science blamed the genes (basic physical unit of heredity) as the major culprit. That as we grow old we become weak, sickly and incompetent. What a perfect excuse to be human - imperfect yet predictable.
We know our weakness but only a few of us use the full potential of our strength. Ignorance is bliss. Knowledge is power. Science isn't fiction but it is not the absolute truth either. Truth sets us free. The truth that we have the power to perfect our imperfections. The power to heal.
In 1992, renowned cell biologist, former University of Wisconsin Medical School professor and Stanford University researcher Dr. Bruce Lipton studied how our beliefs affect our health.
He said that aging is a belief. When we retire, we think we are finished. We stop doing things. We don't exercise. That's why we suffer from osteoporosis. The primary cause of Alzheimer's or dementia is that we stop using our brain.
Dr. Lipton discovered that genes do not determine human behavior. It is the cell (the basic unit of life) that takes control. There never was a "cancer gene" because genes do not activate unless there is a signal from the environment. Signals pass through our senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.
The more negative signals (toxins) come in, the more cells retreat and die. The more positive signals (nutrients) come in, the more cells grow and build. Ninety-five percent of cancer has no hereditary linkage.
It is the cells' proteins (building blocks of life) that direct and instruct the body for support (collagen), transport (hemoglobin), defense (antibody) and metabolism (enzymes).
Within the cells are atoms. The invisible light healing energy, the glow, the aura, the halo, the vibration, the force that our body emits and absorbs through our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. It's like when you're in love, you dont see it, but you know the energy's there.
The power to heal is in the mind and it's more than just positive thinking. To heal ourselves, we must free our mind, let go of fear, doubt, and disbelief. Knowing is believing. Believing changes behavior. Believe in the will to move forward, to grow, to live, to love again.
(Photo credit: "The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Power to Heal Part2

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago
To harness the power to heal, we must create a healthy environment:
1) READ interesting books. They not only expand our knowledge, they also boost our brain power. In a study, reading a book and other cognitive activities could decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
2) WATCH delightful movies. Avoid 3D movies, studies show that they hurt our brain trying to kill us with migraines and crappy vision. Also avoid horror, gory movies, they fry our brains too. Watch only those that inform and inspire.
3) LISTEN to soothing music. A Mozart Sonata a day keeps the doctor away. Studies show that music enhances intelligence, mental health and immune System.
4) FEED our cells with Alkaline nutrients. Alkaline (or Base) neutralizes the harmful effects of Acid in our body. There are more alkaline nutrient in fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants.
5) MEDITATE/PRAY. My old boss used to tell me, "3 minutes of solitude and self reflection is equal to 30 minutes of sleep." Prayer is a well-known and most common form of energy healing. Energy healing is a belief that our life force energy becomes imbalanced during stress or physical illness.
6) LOVE. The maximum nourishment for growth. The most powerful ammunition and shield from sudden misfortune and distress. The child getting love will grow. In studies at European orphanages, children were given lots of nutrition but not enough attention. As a result, their intelligence and growth were reduced 30% and some children became autistic.
7) BREATH "negative ions". Negative ions are beneficial, odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules produced from waterfalls, surfing waves, cool mountain air, falling water, shower, water fountains, plants specially ferns. They balance the harmful "positive ions" found in air conditioned rooms, computer rooms, smoking areas, and polluted places. Studies show that negative ions purify the air, enhance good mood and health.
8) EXERCISE. My aunt is 80 years old but she looks stunningly beautiful, sexy, smart, and vibrant like she's just turned 50. Her secret? Thirty (30) minutes of treadmill everyday.
(Photo credits: "The book of Unusual Knowledge", "Mozart - Favorite Piano Works: Schirmer Library of Classics", "Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407M Manual Walking Treadmill" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Chocolate - Food of the Gods

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago
Four thousand years ago, chocolate was a bitter and spicy drink, not a sweet candy. The word chocolate was derived from "xocolatl". 'Xococ' means bitter and 'atl' means water. In other words, it was 'bitter water'.
The Aztecs regarded it as the "food of the Gods" which originated from Theobroma cacao tree of the Amazon in South America. Chocolate was a sacred brew of the Mayans and the Aztecs, offered to the gods and served during sacred ceremonies.
Despite its bitter taste, it was a favored drink and was believed to be an aphrodisiac, one that intensifies feelings of attraction, euphoria and excitement in relation to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
The Europeans attempted to improve the drink by adding cream and sugar and in 1842, Cadbury in England, produced the first ever sweet chocolate candy bar.
While roses cannot be eaten, dark chocolate is a healthy and satisfying gift for smitten lovers on Valentines. The sweet candy bar, as it is more popular today, melts in the mouth, not in the hands and benefits the heart the most.
Lovesickness and stress can lead to suicide and trigger broken hearts but the theobromine in dark chocolate is an antidepressant. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. Though it is poisonous to dogs, it has antioxidants that protect the heart from cancer and diseases. It is rich in magnesium and iron. It has flavonoids which help resist cell damage from pollutants.
Chocoholics have a good heart. Happy Valentines!
(Photo credit: "Godiva Chocolatier, Signature Truffles Assorted Chocolate Gift Box" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Is Coffee good for you?

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago

According to the Coffee Business Statistics Report in the U.S., women drink coffee because it helps them to relax and as for men, it motivates them to work.
Most people drink coffee as a way to stimulate extended interaction with friends. Is it good for you? Yes, because it has antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances that protect our body from the damaging effects of pollutants or free-radicals. Coffee contains high levels of antioxidants such as trigonelline which cause its smell, bitter taste and it helps prevent dental cavities.
By drinking coffee, you get the benefits of preventing heart disease, liver cancer, kidney stones, gallstones, parkinson's, type 2 diabetes, dementia, alzheimer, colon cancer, osteoporosis, headaches, improved mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning to name a few.
However varied the health benefits are, it is best to drink in moderation. A moderate coffee drink should be no more than 3 cups per day. Why? Because of caffeine, coffee's main ingredient. Caffeine is a stimulant that boosts mental alertness and addiction.
Have you heard of the saying "Too much of a good thing is dangerous"? Well, too much caffeine from drinking more than 3 cups of coffee a day could pose problems with the heart and sleep pattern. Drink only 1 cup a day and you not only take care of your heart but you also get the extensive health benefits you deserve.
(Photo credit: "Starbucks Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods - Sumatra for Keurig Brewers" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

Is there a fountain of youth?

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago
In the fairy tale, the one who ate a red apple was the fairest of all. In reality today, the one who eats a whole lot of fruits and vegetables is the youngest-looking of all.
What we eat defines our life but life begins to deteriorate as we grow old: wrinkles, freckles, broken lines, dry skin, muscle soreness. Wish we could turn back the hands of time and be young again...
The quest for the fountain of youth dates back a thousand years ago. Legend has it in the famous hunt for the Holy Grail by King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. The Holy Grail is the cup that Jesus used during the Last Supper. It is said that anyone who drinks from it will have an eternal life.
Truth is, there is an end to every beginning. Death is inevitable, but life can be prolonged if not fully prevented.
This is the secret of Cleopatra - the elixir of youth made famous by the queen of Egypt, is a secret formula for prolonging life by looking young and feeling great.
The formula is simple. It consists of:
- Soaking bath of fresh milk and honey
- Drinking lots of water
- Eating vegetables and fruits.
- Medicinal plant concoctions on skin and face.
There is no fountain of youth but a fountain full of fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs in regular diet nourishes, detoxifies and protects the body from accelerated aging.
Take years off the skin by staying lean without being mean. No need to pay a price on the botox needle for instant youthful gratification. No more wishful thinking.
(Photo credit: "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth" from Amazon.) [itgcafe.com Index]

What causes illness?

Health Capsules by Maryjane Magbago
1) Food: junk food, canned goods, meat and everything in between.
2) Drinks: soft-drinks, hard-drinks and anything in between.
3) Air: dirt or smoke from cigarettes, cars, factories, radiation from tv, computer, cellphones and other appliances.
What cures illness?
1) Food: whole fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants.
2) Drinks: vitamins and minerals with lots of water.
3) Air: exercise and a clean environment.
Our body is like a recycle bin if we don't filter our cravings. The more we eat, the more garbage we collect, the more bacteria proliferate. These bacteria excrete odorous smell, stinky sweat and filthy gas. When the system that fights bacteria, the immune system fails, we become weak and we get sick.
By the time we reach the age of 30, our body stops producing antioxidants, the anti cancer substances that help fight bacteria, so we need to feed it with at least 5 kinds of whole fruits and vegetables everyday.
A sensible diet of whole fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants is beneficial against decay and in flushing out body toxins that cause the illness.
Regular maintenance of fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants in our diet gives us a positive outlook. We feel alive, happy, strong, quick-minded, sexy, younger-looking, and have healthy-looking skin and face. [itgcafe.com Index]

Clean up the trash

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
Our pc may look squeaky clean from the outside but when we're online, we collect garbage hidden in our cache or temporary folders.
Some of these garbage are harmless tracers of our online activity but some are silent time bombs that will most likely destroy our data and worst, the pc itself when we least expect it.
To avoid the unexpected, here's what we need to do everyday:
1) Have a windows cleaner program or a free automatic cleaner program installed on pc. If you don't have yet, download Windows Care Personal (free version) or Privacy Eraser Pro from a trusted site http://download.com.
Once you have them installed, customize settings such as erase all browser temp files, recycle bin, recent documents, etc. Do a SCAN and REPAIR. A registered Privacy Eraser Pro automatically cleans all unnecessary garbage. It's that simple.
2) Have an updated anti-virus program installed. If you already have one, customize it to automatically update everyday and do a virus scan once a week or month. It's that simple too. [itgcafe.com Index]

Start pc a little bit faster

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
It's easy to install programs, especially in windows. We click open the program then follow all the instructions and then we're done.
Simple. But every time we add these programs, and unless we change the installation options, they are automatically added in our computer's startup menu.
Which means that when we start our computer, most programs also start to open and queue at the system tray. Which also means that we also have to wait for them to finish loading before we can use our computer.
When we have a lot of programs waiting at the system tray (we see them at the lower right hand corner of the screen), it also means that our memory resources have been partly shared or used up and it slows down the computer a little bit.
We need to free up the system tray to start the computer a little bit faster:
1) On the screen, click the windows logo, click run, then type MSCONFIG. Click the STARTUP portion only. Uncheck the chat programs, Microsoft office, printer, java, adobe, usb, etc. Leave only the sound, video, anti-virus program, and other programs not familiar to you just leave them checked.
2) Or use Windows Care 2 Personal's startup manager. Do a SCAN, click on startup manage, then show details, then uncheck the programs not intended to run at startup.
3) Or use the registry editor and delete the unneeded programs in the RUN registry but leave this tweaking to the geeks [itgcafe.com Index]

Save files from virus

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
The computer virus is made for the purpose of advertising and marketing.
Thus:
1) It advertises the skills of the virus maker.
2) It helps in the promotion and marketing of anti-virus programs.
Since the dawn of the pc era, we humans rely heavily on the computer to: interact, connect, mingle, play games, research, listen, watch movies, share data, make money and even to fall in love with the ease of a simple point and click. Thank you Tim Berners-Lee for the idea.
Viruses are here to fulfill its intended purpose. So while we cross beyond borders and traveled far and wide along the information highway, what's the least we can do to save our data from the attacks, threats and tech terror?
1) While we cant accept nor deny the existence of the virus, we need to back-up our important files by using an extra storage slave drive or a separate drive for data only. Most viruses infect the main drive where the system files are hidden.
2) Unless we know our way out, never ever enter or download from any "underground, illegal or untrusted websites". These websites usually cater to p0rn and pirated software. [itgcafe.com Index]

Keep pc in good health

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
A long time ago, a dog was always man's best friend. Today, the computer has become man's best friend.
It does everything we want it to be -- being a dog, buddy, assistant, banker, bf, gf, and alot more. It's an all-in-one, time-consuming, addicting tool. No wonder most of us even lose sleep on it.
Long hours of sitting in front of a computer could mean headache, eye strain, backache, stiff neck.
The longer the computer operates nonstop, the more heat it produces, resources are used up and performance weakens.
Taking care of our computer also means taking care of our own well-being. It's a symbiotic relationship. So we need to:
1) Keep it cool. By taking time to rest and stop a few hours between computer usage, we not only keep our health in check but also save energy and expand the computer's life span. Make sure that the processor and video card fans are clean and working well. Optional heat spreader and cooler is a plus.
We can check the temperature of the motherboard and the CPU by pressing DEL (F1, F2 for other boards) before windows starts. There we should be able to check the temperature in the hardware monitor section in the CMOS. Normal pc temperature starts at 30 to 40 degree celcius. Beyond that is way too hot to handle and could mean the end for the cpu.
2) Shutdown properly or in case of sudden power outage, let the computer do an automatic quick scan on the drives. It should repair the most common file system errors. If it doesn't do an auto scan, right click on the drive by accessing my computer, click on properties, tools, then scan now. [itgcafe.com Index]

Revive a dying hard disk

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
A hard disk is a storage device that works in the collection and accumulation of data and trash every time we turn on the pc.
Like the processor and memory, it is vulnerable to electrical shock and burn and like all electrical devices, the hard disk has a limited life span.
Normally it lives and functions better for up to 3 years depending on the pc user's computer usage. Some only live 1 year after the date of purchase or after the warranty is over.
And we know when it's almost dying when suddenly it stops working and we hear a sound that is similar to a wall clock or a time bomb -- tick tock tick tock tock tock.
The sound is the sound of a motor inside the disk that is not spinning correctly and its sound indicates that the hard disk is about to die or is already dead and our only choice is to buy a new one. In some case, the hard disk can still be recovered.
What we should do to make it work again and save our data?
1) Reposition the dying hard disk. To reposition the dying hard disk means to take it out from its case and put it back in a different position instead of the normal horizontal position.
Tilt the other end a few inches higher while the tail end or the one with the cable must be lower or tilt it any position that is not the normal horizontal position of the hard disk.
Test it while the pc is on so as to know when the tick tock sound is gone and it starts back working sounding like a running motor. But be careful with the electricity when touching the hard disk or any metal. Always use precautions. Wear gloves or an anti-static band.
2) When we had it back working again. We must first save our important data to a flash drive and then clean the hard disk by "format and reinstall" process, if not, just have it scanned or just leave it until it's fully dead.
In my experience, my "tilted" hard disk still works and it lasts for longer than I expected. It saves me from buying a new one. Though some hard disks really need to be replaced. [itgcafe.com Index]

Fix pc with no video display

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
For gamers and ordinary internet users, a malfunctioned pc peripheral can render a pc useless even if it's a mere mouse error or a keyboard that doesn't type the letters when we press the keys.
While most of us can temporarily work on a pc without a mouse, we can't work on a pc without a video display. It's like navigating a ship without a compass.
Before we call for tech support and pay a stiff price, here's what we should do to isolate the problem and fix it provided that the pc is out of warranty.
If it's under warranty, hand it over to the store's technician. In any case, here are simple tips in troubleshooting a "no display" pc:
1) If the monitor power led light is still blinking but no video display when pc is switched on, chances are, the monitor is ok.
2) If the monitor is ok, the culprit usually lies in the RAM or the memory of the pc.
Unplug the pc. If you have 2 memory sticks installed, try pulling out the first and leave the other in place then plug back the pc to check if the video comes out. If not, then unplug again and try to inter-change the memory stick to the other memory module. Inter-changing from one module to the other or replacing one RAM with another to check which one works and which one is failing. This usually solves the video problem.
3) If the inter-changing of the RAMs and the modules still doesn't solve the problem, we need to check the video card. If there is a video card installed and used primarily, unplug the pc, pull out the video card and connect the monitor to the built-in motherboard vga video.
Since there is no video display, we can't enter the cmos to change the setting of the motherboard from AGP (video card) to VGA (built-in video).
Entering the cmos is done by pressing DEL or F1 or F2 while the pc is starting, but since there is no video display, to change the cmos settings to default settings, all we need to do is unplug the pc again and pull out the cmos battery for 3 seconds or more then put it back and plug back the pc.
By then, the cmos should be able to detect the vga video and we should be able to see a video display.
In the worst case scenario, if those tips still don't work, the motherboard is as good as dead and needs replacement or have it diagnosed with a pc doctor. [itgcafe.com Index]

Beware of subliminal messages in advertisements

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
The word "subliminal" refers to the subconscious -- beyond the limits of human perception. Our mind may perceive something other than what we read, see and hear.
Part of the techniques in marketing is the use of words, visuals or sounds that may influence our way of thinking or behavior.
The notion of subliminal advertising was introduced by market researcher and mind control theorist James McDonald Vicary in 1957.
Vicary studied the use of "eye-blink analysis", impulse buying, and word association in advertisements to entice people to buy products they may not have considered buying.
His theory of subliminal advertising was tested in the old movie Picnic. In between movie scenes, different messages such as "Drink coca-cola", "Hungry? Eat Popcorn" were displayed on screen every 5 secs at the rate of 1/3000th sec each.
The result was an 18.1% increase in Coca-cola sales and 57.8% for popcorn.
Although Vicary later admitted to having falsified the results of the experiment and whether they were effective or not, marketers still use the same techniques online.
Notice the blinks, big bold fonts, the yellow or colorful word highlights, the visuals and the same convincing qualities present in all of them.
The common coded messages in online business ads are:
1) It's FREE to join
2) It COSTS nothing / zero cost / 7-day trial
3) EARN residual income for life
4) It's fully AUTOMATIC and readily made even for someone who doesnt have technical know-how.
5) There are positive TESTIMONIALS.
6) There are PROOFS of earnings.
The ugly truth they never tell us:
1) Member spends for advertising own replicated business site for sales and referrals. If we don't advertise and don't have referrals, we don't earn anything.
2) Member pays for domain name of site, recurrent monthly payment of $10 and up. Even if some domain registrars promise to pay $100 for referring 5 members in 1 week, there are free and cheaper domain registrars if we google.
3) Member pays for hosting of site, recurrent monthly payment of $4 and up but there is free and cheaper site hosting again if we google.
4) Member becomes a target of spam and possible identity theft from registration information, computer cookies and IP traces. When we sign-up, we register our name, address, phone number, email, credit/debit card accounts.
Be advised however never to use credit cards to enrol in these online businesses, instead use a debit card where we can control how much money we put in the bank so that online marketers cannot auto-debit membership payments. [itgcafe.com Index]

Trace the origin of a chat

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
We all love to chat though it was a taboo to talk to strangers then, now we find it safe talking to strangers on our computer. Unseen, unheard and unknown strangers exchanging smileys and emoticons.
From the choice of words to the choice of topic, we can tell what kind of stranger we are talking to. Whether or not we care about honesty, the truth is, most of us lie.
Take for example "Mr. Model". According to him, he is a young, handsome, very rich underwear model who works in New York and London and is surrounded by "Victoria's Secret" women. He asked to see me on webcam, and when he saw me he said he would make me a famous model.
Hmmm... very interesting but is he really from New York or London at the time of our chat? There are 2 simple ways to know the origin of the person we're chatting with.
1) Ask for his/her webcam. As soon as the other person's webcam is connecting be ready with this:
Click windows logo/Start, click Run, type cmd. From the c:\ prompt type netstat then as soon as the webcam connects, press enter.
We should see some details in the "Foreign Address". Check the one with a complete IP address (these are 4 different numbers separated by dots). Then browse http://network-tools.com/. Write there the IP numbers found from foreign address, choose Express, then click submit.
Through the IP trace, Mr. Model was not from New York or London but from India.
2) Ask for him/her to send an email or a picture and trace the email IP from there... (Next..."Trace the origin of an Email") [itgcafe.com Index]

Trace the origin of an email

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
We just learned about tracing the origin of a chat by getting information through a webcam connection since it serves as a direct connection from the sender to the receiver.
Chat messages cannot be traced directly since messages are sent and received via the chat server.
Unlike the post office, we save more time and money with email. But we also get unsolicited emails stealing our attention and innocence in the guise of opportunity.
A spam or scam opportunity that looks like this:
"Greetings. Please do not ignore this letter. I am Mr. Banker from the UK. I have a business proposal. There is a dormant account of 100 million USD in my bank from a wealthy businessman who died 5 years ago with no known heirs. I would like you to stand as next of kin and we will split the share 60/40 after the successful transaction. Please reply to me asap with your details and please don't tell anyone about this..."
With the help of a network tool plus the added curiosity of a kid, the email above was successfully traced from Nigeria and not from UK. Though not all emails are traceable, especially gmail. Here's how to trace them:
Check the email options, make sure that the "Full Headers" option is active. By clicking the "Full headers" or making it active, we'll see email details such as this: Received: from [196.3.63.254] by web27612.mail.ukl.yahoo.com via HTTP; or like this: X-Originating-IP: [193.17.41.76].
The IP address inside the bracket is the IP address of the email sender. Copy and paste IP numbers in here: http://network-tools.com. Choose express then submit.
Or you can copy the whole email message and paste it here: http://www.ip-adress.com/trace_email/ . This will help you trace the source of the email sender. [itgcafe.com Index]

Don't click on email links

Techie Tips by Maryjane Magbago
When we subscribe to mailists, emagazines, or subscription-based membership websites, we get an auto-response with a link to activate the account.
Most of these sites are safe. Some are not. And even if we never subscribe to any lists, we do get unusual emails from unknown senders faking popular sites like Paypal, Liberty Reserve, Citibank, VISA, etc.

The familiar message usually comes from site admins supposedly giving notices such as this: "We had problems with our system and we advise you to update your details, please login here."
While most of us don't have a clue, it is advisable not to click on the links inside the email. Why? Because it is one of the loopholes in email security.
One of the techniques in hacking an email is letting a clueless user click on an email link that usually contains very interesting subject matter.
When we click on them, it is like we're giving them authority or permission to come in "sort of". It's a trap and most of us never knew about it. Chances are, our emails are compromised.
A word of advice for the clueless -- when there is a link in the email, copy and paste the link in another window instead of clicking on it and double-check if the http:// source is the real one. [itgcafe.com Index]