Sunday, August 13, 2017

Back to Basics: Correct Nutrition and Knowing Your Immune System


MOD Vol. 36 No. 1713, August 13, 2004
On the cover: Ruffa Gutierrez

To repeat the first sentence of this article – “We are what we eat” – is the essence of nutrition. “Back to the Basics: Correct Nutrition and Knowing Your Immune System” is a short article about food for health and (disease) preventive nutrition.


 “And GOD said, ‘See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.” – The First Book of Moses Called Genesis 1:29, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Crossword Puzzles


MOD Vol. 37 Nos. 1764, 1765 & 1766, August 12, 19 & 26, 2005
On the covers: (From left to right) Angel Locsin (as Darna), Nadine Samonte & Erich Gonzales.

These I’ll never run out of – crossword puzzles!



“Remember: sow sparingly, and you will reap sparingly; sow bountifully, and you will reap bountifully.” – The Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 9:6, The Revised English Bible.

Friday, August 11, 2017

Math-O'Logics: More Algebra Problem


MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 936, August 11 1989
On the cover: Mary Lou “Malou” de Villa Leelin

More examples of Algebra problems were solved in this issue of Math-O’Logics.


“Do your best to win full approval in GOD’s sight, as a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the message of GOD’s truth.” – Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 2:15, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.






Thursday, August 10, 2017

Crossword Puzzles for the True Puzzle Enthusiasts


Mr. & Ms. Vol. 28 Nos. 16 & 18, August 18 & 24, 2004
On the covers: Lea Salonga (left) and Maxene Magalona (right)

For the crossword puzzle enthusiasts, here are two issues worth your challenge.


“Whoever preaches must preach GOD’s messages; whoever serves must serve with the strength that GOD gives him, so that in all things praise may be given to GOD through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen.” – The First Letter from Peter 4:11, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Math-O'Logics: The Sieve of Eratosthenes


MOD Filipina Vol. 23 No. 1040, August 9, 1991
On the cover: Maria Anna Garcia

On Math-O’Logics, the “Sieve of Eratosthenes,” a method of determining prime numbers.



“Look at the nations! Watch them and be amazed and shocked. I will do something in your lifetime that you won’t believe even when you are told about it.” – Habakkuk 1:5, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Protect Yourself and Your Children from Dengue



Mr. & Ms. Vol. 24 No. 14, August 8, 2000
On the cover: Jolina Magdangal ang her mom Paulita


I’ve written several articles on “dengue” for different magazines. This one, “Protect Yourself and Your Children from Dengue,” was written 17 years ago.




“The kind of fasting I want is this: Removed the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free. Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor. Gives clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your own relatives. Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I will always be with you to save you; my presence will protect you on every side. When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me, I will respond.” – The Book of Isaiah 58:6-9, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Monday, August 7, 2017

Super Bloopers


MOD Vol. 37 No. 1813, August 7, 2006
On the cover: Kim Ross, 2005 Elite Model Look of the Philippines winner

In MOD “Starliners” read more film booboos in “Super Bloopers” (pp. 52-53).



“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the LORD and for men.” – Paul’s Letter to the Colossians 3:23, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

The Horrors of the Atomic Bomb: Never Again!


Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 208, August 7, 1995
On the Cover: Ballet performers Maritoni Rufino, Katrina Santos,
Timothy Melady and Mario Esperanza

Never again!



“The first angel blew his trumpet. There came hail and fire mingled with blood, and this was hurled upon the earth; a third of the earth was burnt, a third of the trees, and all the green grass.” – The Revelation of John 8:7, The Revised English Bible.

What a Talent Show Should Be


Atlas TV Guide Vol. 10 No. 128, August 2010
On the cover: Robert de Niro

Lest producers, directors and writers of “talent” show are ignorant of the concept, they should read this article.

Also in this Atlas TV Guide (August 2010) issue is an assigned brief article about HDTV. This was among the first tech news about the subject published in a local magazine.


“Of course we would not dare classify ourselves or compare ourselves with those who rate themselves so highly. How stupid they are! They make up their own standards to measure themselves by, and they judge themselves by their own standards!” – Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians 10:12, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Sweepstakes and the Mathematics of Probabilities


MOD Filipina Vol. 20 No. 883, August 5, 1988
On the cover: Emmylou “Em-em” Roa Rama

On Math-O’Logics, the “Sweepstakes and the Mathematics of Probability” was tackled.



“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of GOD is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans 6:23, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.
 

Bloopers!



TV Star Guide Vol. 7 No. 80, August 2006
On the cover: Mischa Barton

More “Bloopers” or film booboos. (SEE July 29, 2017 post)



“When wisdom enters into your heart and knowledge itself becomes pleasant to your very soul, thinking ability itself will keep guard over you, discernment itself will safeguard you.....” – Proverbs 2:10-12, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Crossword Puzzles About Movies, Television & Celebrities


TV Star Guide Vol. 5 No. 56, August 2004, and Vol. 6 No. 68, August 2005
On the left cover: Sex and the City stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis,
Cynthia Nixon and Kim Catrall
On the right cover: Jessica Simpson as Daisy Duke of The Dukes of Hazzard

More crossword puzzles about movies and television.



“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of GOD has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” – The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans 5:5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Remembering the Giant Leap: First Footprint on the Moon


MOD Filipina Vol. 23 No. 1039, August 2, 1991
On the cover: Patricia Heslet

This article was written 22 years after Neil Alden Armstrong set man’s “First Footprint on the Moon.” (An updated article, “The Silver Jubilee: Remembering Man’s First Lunar Landing” 25 years after, was published in Celebrity World, July 18, 1994 issue.)


“He (GOD) made the moon and stars to rule the night. His love continues forever.” – Psalms 136:9, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Cholera Outbreak in 1994


Celebrity World Vol. 3 No. 156, August 1, 1994
On the cover: Michelle van Eimeren

An article written from the news during a “Cholera Outbreak” in 1994, with an adjoining article “And a Deadlier Strain of Typhoid.”



“Jesus got out of the boat, and when He saw the large crowd, His heart was filled with pity for them, and He healed their sick.” – The Gospel According to Matthew 14:14, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.



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