Nunavut Day

What is happening in July 9? Maybe nothing much in my country. Maybe nothing much in other countries. However, in Canada, it is a holiday today.

July 9 is a Nunavut Day in Canada. This is actually the annual holiday in Canada. On this date, Nunavut was officially separated from the Northwest Territories. This became possible through the Nunavut Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act in July 9, 1993. Further, it became a Canadian territory in April 1, 1999.

This event is celebrated through group meals, local gatherings, games and dances and more merry making. Above all, inculcating the heritage left by this memoir through competitions and presentations.

Why Should One Stop Smoking.

I had been in a call center industry for more or less 4 years. With that span of time, i could fairly say that 85% to 90% of my co-workers are smokers. Some expressed an intention to stop smoking. Those are just words. After a while, I will be seeing them in the smokers' area again. They know that smoking is not good for their health. I think every smokers knows that. However, quitting seemed too difficult.

Really, why do they have to stop smoking?

Let us count the reasons....

One of the component of a cigarette is nicotine. According to Merriam Webster, a Nicotine is poisonous and addictive substance in tabacco that is used as an insecticide. One pack of cigarette contains 10 milligrams of nicotine. Once you hit that stick, 1 to 2 milligrams will enter your body. It will find its way to your bloodstream. Then as soon as it is already absorbed by your bloodstream, it will work its way up to your brain. Afterward, it will find its way to your organs. Once nicotine mixes with your bloodstream, it can not create oxygen. What is the result of this, it will result blood clot. Not abrupt. Blood clotting will transpire gradually as you pile up more nicotine when you inhale nicotine in your system.

This causes stroke, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. Statistically, the highest contributor of cancer is lung cancer. The highest percentage of lung cancer comes from smokers.

This said, what could be the sane reason why a person should persist on inhaling nicotine?

Please do not take my word for it. If this post touches you in anyway, make your own research.

Photo courtesy of flicker.com

Welcome, Anney

Now that I am trying, really trying to make time for my virtual home, i would like to continue with what i used to do. I used to welcome new members of my friends list. The latest of which is Anneys'

Her blog is Blogniako.blogspot.com. She is a professional photographer whose favorite subject is her niece. When you have time, do visit her site as well.

Thank you, Anney for being one of my blog friends list. I would like to welcome you as one of my friends list.

Happy 4th of July , USA

Today, every one in USA is greeting each other "Happy 4th of July". This date commemorates their Independence Day from Great Britain.

I posted in my Censworld2 some information about Independence Day in USA. I hope you can read it.

For the Americans, Happy 4th of July.

Firecracker images from flicker.com

Censworld2

I have another blog that I was not able to maintain. I checked it again and I am thinking of working on it.

You see, I like to read. I love information. I believe that our mind, the human mind, should be filled with useful knowledge. Not only that it is interesting to know new things but information guides us when the need arises. As I did wrote in one of my post, you can never know when such need arises.

I am thinking that through my 2nd blog, I would be able to share information. When you have time, please feel free to visit my "Censworld2". There are no much entries yet. However, as time progresses, I hope there will be enough information that could be shared with you.

It is not easy to maintain more than one blog. It is difficult especially during hectic days. However, I am hoping i would be able to pull it through.

I hope to speak with you on my second, humble abode.

Have a great weed end, every one.

Rhythm of Words and Phrases

Just this afternoon I am writing the articles requested by the client. As I grope for the appropriate words and phrases, what you see below came into my mind. It is as if it is a set of words that paraded in my thoughts. And so, I pulled up a notepad and placed the thoughts in writing. Here it is:

"I am drowning in the sea of words and phrases. My mind is swimming with the waves of ideas and thoughts. As I indulge in the bitter sweet rhythm of pen and words [ or keyboard, for that matter]"

Just a thought !!!

Have a great day, every one :)

Oh, by the way, the picture came from yahoo.image. Just to humor you. Put a smile in your face.

Hopes For Filipino People

Yesterday, Noynoy Aquino had taken his oath as the 15th President of the Philippines. I was not able to watch the oath taking. However, basing on the glimpse and glances from the news, it is apparent that the Filipino people has high hopes that the new government will improve the lives of the Filipinos, especially those who are on the poverty level of the society.

The most that I could do is to read the statement of the president. I was not really able to watch the television that day. I would have to say that I honestly have nothing to say regarding the speech of Pres. Aquino. It is too early to speak. I know, though, that he will be facing a lot of problems ahead of him. I know, too, that no matter who seats in Malacanang, he will have his share of detractors along the way. Just wait after the honeymoon stage of his term. I think every president had had their share of bitter moments and countless criticism.

That said, it have nothing to say. I do have one thing in mind. When I heard a commentator mentioned that Filipinos have high hopes that our lives will progress from hereon because of the promise of the president, I can not help but to take a glimpse on the television screen.

Do not get me wrong. I am not saying that it is incorrect to have hope. However, our lives and our progress in terms of economic standing in the society is not necessarily, entirely dependent on the president. Yes, he should do his share. However, it is us, as individual who will improve the economic status of our lives. If we will not work hard, if we will maintain the crab mentality, manana habit and lack of discipline, I do not think that even Noynoy Aquino could help the Filipino people.

The change should begin with us. We are responsible for our selves and our lives. We can not say that it is up to the government to improve our lives. We have to do our share. We have to work hard. We must work smartly. Because unless we do, no president could help us.

Just a thought, an opinion, my friend.

Picture came from images.yahoo