Nothing in Return

Image source

So Close by Jon Mclaughlin

Just recently, I have fallen in love with a song, entitled ‘So Close’ sung by Jon Mclaughin.  This beautiful music is actually a sound track of the movie ‘Enchanted’ with Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsy as the main characters. I’ve seen the movie so many times but only heard the song twice (probably because I was doing something).  Anyway, I’ve wanted the song in my cell phone.  So, last Saturday night, while the credits of the movie were being rolled down at my television screen, I have managed to find the song at YouTube.  I downloaded it via MP3 Rocket then transferred the music at my cell phone.

Read more here

The Pantene Shampoo Scam

 Image source

Earlier this January 2013, a man came into my work place at the drugstore to offer some big tubes of Pantene shampoo, a hair product owned by Procter and Gamble. I was with a colleague that time. He showed us his company ID and asked if we would want to buy shampoo products which was excess order from a grocery nearby. My friend and colleague got interested since she can get the product in a wholesale price. However, the salesman was selling his merchandize by 6’s the least. My colleague only wanted one big tube of the Pantene shampoo. So, in the end, she didn’t buy anything from the man.

Read more here

My Favorite Shirt and Me, United

Each of us probably has our own favorite clothing. While some of us would love a dress because of its color or design , there are those that consider a shirt as a lucky charm. In my case, I like a certain shirt of mine because of its feel good effect.

Image source
 

This shirt is actually a company uniform. It’s nothing fancy, just a simple combination of blue and white design. We usually wear this attire during store activities – medical missions which include free Medical checkups and medicines.

Read more here

BIR Essentials for New Accounting Books

Image source

Engaging into government transactions can be a lot of fuzz. With so many requirements and weird terminologies to go through, I usually seek advice from experts at this field. I ask almost about everything – from the location of the place, the necessities and of course, the paper works. 

Read more here

Related articles:

• Learning New Things the Expensive Way

• Doing My Own Book Keeping

 

Will You Advice Your Child to Punch Someone?

Image credit by stevendepolo

Violence is never a good thing. Generally, educated and sensible people settle arguments in a diplomatic way – though talking. Yet, there are some cases to consider. Some people would rather take action – using their fists instead of their mouth to solve problems. In schools, as bullying can be openly popular, talking to the aggressor may not be efficient especially when their superiors (teachers) would choose not to intervene.

Interestingly, some parents would let their children fix their own problems by fighting back.

Read more here

Tragic Love Poems

 These are poems written out of wickedness. Fortunately, two are fictional tales. One is an unspoken secret.

Image source

Good byes can be very sad and haunting. My poems Warlock, Mesmerized and My Elisha have this common thought. Although, one of the three can be very grim (come to think of it, not parting entirely) and a naughty composition inspired by the genius Edgar Allan Poe, the other poems’ gloomy endings were really necessary. These two were written sensibly for the best of things - an awakening from a beautiful illusion.

Partings can be sorrowful, bitter-sweet and heart-slashing.

Read more here

Dealing with Writer’s Block through Research

Having a writer’s block is one dilemma for someone who is anxious to write for a deadline. And ironically, the more one tries to conquer it, the more he feels beaten. While a writer’s block can be dealt by simply taking a break, this can be a problem with an individual who is trying to catch up with a schedule. This instance can be frustrating and fortunately, can be prevented in the future.

Image source

More ways of dealing with a writer’s block include watching movies and reading to get ideas and inspirations. Talking to people and listening to music can be helpful as well. And if you enjoy doing researches, definitely you will be free of a writer’s block.

Read more here

Putting an Annoying Drinker to Sleep with MSG

MSG is monosodium glutamate. It is probably the most popular flavor enhancer throughout the globe. Discovered by Professor Kidune Ikeda of Tokyo Imperial University in the 1908, MSG has created an unhealthy reputation because of its undesirable effects on some people.

Image source

The FDA has categorized MSG as GRAS or Generally Recognized as Safe. However, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been cited to cause migraine, insomnia, depression, anxiety and cognitive disorders. It is also linked to obesity as it can be very addicting in food. MSG can also cause palpitation, hypotension or hypertension, stomach pains, blurred vision, dizziness and even hives.

In Asian countries, MSG has remained a favorite. Interestingly, in some parts of the Philippines, MSG is also used to sedate talkative drunk individuals.

Read more here

Drug Issue: Levocetirizine and Cetirizine

Levocetirizine and cetirizine are generally prescription medications, categorized as piperazine derivatives. Both are employed as systemic antihistamines for allergic rhinitis (sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose) and chronic urticaria (skin allergy). As a Third Generation Antihistamine, levocetirizine is actually an enantiomer of cetirizine, a Second Generation Antihistamine.

Both levocetirizine and cetirizine has less CNS penetration unlike the FGA.  With this, both drugs have minimal sedating effect.

Cetirizine image source

Levocetirizine can be available in 5mg tablet and in 5mg/5ml drops. It is given once a day. A 5mg tablet can be taken by an adult and children from 6 years old and above. Children from 1 to 6 years old are given half the dose (2.5mg) while infants from 6 months to 1 year old are given 1.25mg once a day.

Cetirizine on the other hand, is available in 10mg tablet, 5mg/ 5ml syrup and 2.5mg/ml drops. A 10mg cetirizine can be taken by adults and children from six years old. It is usually taken once a day. However, its dose can be divided into two - usually given in the morning then in the evening. Children from 2 to 6 years old are given half the dose of a 10mg cetirizine and infants from 6 months to 1 year old are given 2.5mg.

Read more here

Wednesday Thought: Love Sonnets

 Image source

Written by yours truly, these three sonnets are really imperfect sonnets, trying to at least resemble, the Shakespearean sonnet pattern, a-b-a-b, c-d-c-d, e-f-e-f, g-g.

Sonnets 016, 012 and 035 are imperfect sonnets with a description of a perfect love written in three different ways.

             Read more of my poems here

Kalabasa Healthy Recipes

Image source

If you like kalabasa or squash, you are going to love the recipes below. These dishes are actually shared by a good friend of mine - Ms. Che-Che Escudero. God bless her for these really delicious and nutritious kalabasa recipes. Enjoy!

• Kamo-Kala Con Tuna Fritters, Easy-To-Do Munchies

• Eat Healthy: Calabaza and Malunggay in Creamy Sauce Pasta

• Healty Dessert: Calabaza and Mango Crepe

Friday Question: Amoebiasis

Image source

Is Amoebiasis a Water-Borne Infection?

Related articles:

1. Amoebiasis: Water Borne Infection?

2. Diloxanide for Amoebiasis

3. Furazolidone Recommendation for Diarrhea

 

 

Some Facts About a Suppository

A suppository is a drug dosage form, usually inserted in the rectum or anus and in other cases, into the urethra and vagina. This dosage form has faster effect than syrup, capsule or tablet. In addition, a suppository is administered if the patient has a vomiting tendency and if the patient can't tolerate drugs that can cause stomach pain or ulceration.

Image source

Most people are usually accustomed to suppositories used for constipation like glycerin suppositories. However, this form of medicine has many types. Eucalyptol suppository is an example. This is indicated for respiratory ailment. Another one is paracetamol or acetaminophen which is for fever.

Read more here

Wednesday Thought: Coming Home

Let loved ones be an inspiration.

Image by the author

Read my poem here

Drug Issue: Furazolidone for Diarrhea

 Image by the author

Loperamide is a common antidiarrheal medication for loose bowel movement. It is generally an OTC or over-the –counter drug and recommended by pharmacies for acute types of diarrhea. However, loperamide is limited to individuals below 12 years old. With this, some drugstore outlets recommend the prescription medicine furazolidone. But, can furazolidone be safe for use in children particularly in infants?

Read more here

Wednesday Thought: Broken Spirit No More

Every heartbreak mends in time.

 Image source

Read my poem here

Plants Vs Zombies: Going Through the Last Stand

 Image source

The ‘Last Stand’ is one of the most enjoyable mini-games in Plants Vs Zombies. It includes the sun power of 5000 and the player gets to choose the plants of his choice. However, he must also defend his house from the toughest and special types of zombies like the Conehead zombie, Screen door zombie, Dolphin rider zombie, Ladder zombie, Football zombie, Jack-in- the- box zombie and the Bucket head zombie. More to this, the player is not allowed for a Sunflower or a Sun-shroom for additional sun power. There are a lot of strategies to get through the ‘Last Stand’. Below are two of the most enjoyable techniques.

Read more here

Quotation # 9

 Image source

 

One of the hardest decisions you'll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.

~Unknown~

Friday Question: StumbleUpon

 Image source

What is the site StumbleUpon all about? 

Related articles:

1.  Simple Ways to Gain More Followers at Stumbleupon
2. Categorian: The New Face of Stumbleupon
3.  How To Improve Your Stumbleupon Blog