"Talk less, work more"
Experts say talking too much can cause dehydration. No problem with me. I'm not a talker. I follow what Don Vicente Gullas said in one of his books: "Talk less, work more."
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Niño Villa Jr. asked me who is this year's Women's Aussie Tennis champion. I said Li Na. He said: "Li Na gyud?" this is Li Na's third try at winning the title.
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"MILF Set to Lay Down Their Arms," says this news headline. Good news. But will it come to pass?
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In the Moroland, I heard it said that most Moros would rather part with their wives than with their guns. Let's hope this is not so. But if it's so, let's hope the peace process will change the situation.
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It says here that the NBI will look into the reported involvement of former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. in the pork barrel scam. "The moral support the father gave to his son, has produced a moral lesson," says Noy Temyong. "Don't bother your aging and sick dad with your problem."
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A reader sent me a clipping of an article entitled "4 Fun Facts About the History of Love." I didn't know the sender of the clipping and the author of the "Fun Facts." But I'm using it in connection with the coming Valentine's Day. Here...
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* "The earliest recorded love letter in English was from Lady Pelham to her ‘dearest and best beloved husband’ Sir John Pelham while he was away at the Crusades and their castle was under attack by Richard II's forces.
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* "The 'best man' concept started from the days when a bride was captured from a neighboring village and the groom needed a good right-hand man to keep her family from trying to steal her back. The best man stood armed and ready in case of trouble."
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*"In ancient times the bride and groom couldn't have their cake and eat it too, because wedding cakes were thrown at the couple the way rice is today."
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OVERHEARD: Some young mothers were heard talking about the hairstyles of basketball players they saw on TV. Said one mother: "Akong gipahimangnoan akong ulitawo ayaw gyud sunod sa mga arte sa mga PBA player." Another inahan: "Niadto hero gyud nako na si Dondon Hontiveros. Di na ron...wa nay panudlay." Third inahan: "Ngano man nang uban mura'g tupi sa kabayo ilang buhok?"
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