Math-O'Logics: The Way of the Dragon

MOD Filipina Vol. 20 No. 859, February 19, 1988

On the cover: Swedish ballet dancer Martina Orrmyr

In Math-O’Logics, inspired by the 1988 Year of the Dragon, is a multi-equation Algebra age problem subtitled “The Way of the Dragon.”

In this same MOD Filipina February 19, 1988 issue, is Jr Puzzler, where I contributed a trivia quiz in rhymed verses about Chinese historic figures.

“By My great power and strength I created the world, mankind, and all the animals that lived on the earth; and I give it to anyone I choose.” – The Book of Jeremiah 27:5, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Braintwister: Of Love and Fiction

Mr. & Mr. Vol. 23 No. 39, February 8, 2000

On the cover: Jomari Yllana and Aiko Melendez

On Braintwister, some trivia questions on “Love and Fiction.”

Also in this Mr. & Ms. February 8, 2000 issue is a short story titled “The Heritage.”

“The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.” – The Book of Psalms 119:110-111, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Quiz on Special People

Special People Weekly Magazine Vol. 2 No. 82, January 31, 1983

On the cover: (Topmost clockwise) First Lady Imelda R. Marcos,

Jaclyn Smith, George Yang, and Kristy McNichol.

I was still in college when these – a grid 14x14 crossword puzzle and “Quiz on Special People” – were published.

“..... You shall destroy their altars, and break down their sacred pillars, and cut down their wooden images, and burn their carved images with fire. For you are a Holy people to the LORD your GOD; the LORD your GOD has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.” – The Fifth Book of Moses Called Deuteronomy 7:5-6, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

 

Quizzes for Trivia Enthusiasts

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 1, January 7-14, 1988

Two quizzes for the trivia enthusiasts.

“Listen carefully to what wise people say...... so that you are ready to repeat them..... so that you can give true and reliable answers to anyone who asks.” – Proverbs 22:17, 18 and 21, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Fiction: Beyond What Reasons May Offer

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 No. 27, October 27, 1998
On the cover: Migui Moreno and Meryll Soriano

An intriguing story, “Beyond What Reasons May Offer,” is about an unintensional incest, between a couple who loved, married and had a wonderful family life until they found out later that they were father and daughter. Based on a real-life story.

Miscellanous Weekly Vol. 8 No.174, October27, 197
On the cover: Alta Tan
 

Another magazine trivia quiz section, Maze Match, I made exclusive for Miscellaneous Weekly. This issue is about Hollywood actresses’ real names.

“If a person sins, and commits any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD, though he does not know it, yet he is guilty and shall bear his iniquity.” – The Third Book of Moses Called Leviticus 5:17, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Braintwister: Television's "The Good Old Days"

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 23 No. 47, April 4, 2000
On the cover: Carlos Morales and Ara Mina

An issue of my Mr. & Ms. quiz “Braintwister,” this time pertaining to television’s “The Good Old Days” (p. 15) – when viewers used to follow the adventure, comedy and drama series everyday on the small screen.

“All things are wearisome; no one is able to speak of it. The eye is not satisfied at seeing, neither is the ear filled from hearing. That which has come to be, that is what will come to be; and that which has been done, that is what will be done; and so there is nothing new under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 1:8-9, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.