WHERE DID I GO WRONG???

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Last night, in DYESEBEL, there was a scene where Gildo (played by Luis Alandi) tied Don Juan (Ricky Davao) and eventually planted bombs all over the building. Upon hearing of Gildo's plan to cast down the entire building, Fredo rushed to rescue his captive father. Upon reaching the building, he then ordered his personnel, "VACATE (va-keyt)THE BUILDING! VACATE (va-keyt) THE BUILDING!"

Hehehe...What's wrong with Superhero Fredo?VACATE should be pronounced as vey-keyt...

QUOTE...UNQUOTE...

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I was watching the late night show last week (I forgot the exact date) when I suddenly remember a popular column in our university student publication in college – Don’t Quote Me on That by the great Saniata Manglinong. It was about the WORST speakers of the English language. It involved not only students but also members of the teaching faculty. As a result, I am basing this post (which I plan to make it a series) on that column. Though I am not an excellent user of the language, at least I am trying to be one. So, let the fun begins!

A segment host of that late night show, who is a famous economist, made an analysis of the economic problem of the U.S. She said, which I quote “…between 1 to 6…” What’s wrong in your statement, Madam Journalist/Economist? The preposition BETWEEN is used to refer to a thing located amid two thing/entities. It links the two objects. So between 1 and 6 should have been used. If you want to use 1 TO 6, the preposition should be FROM since you are referring to a point of origin to a destination/terminal point.

A solon, who opposes the bill on family planning, delivered his SONA before the sponsor of the bill could deliver his privilege speech. Angrily, he said (and I quote), “…the paper should BE READ (rd)…” What’s wrong with it, Honorable Congressman? It is simply because you pronounced READ as the present tense of the verb. It should have been (rd), as in the color RED since the verb is in the participle form.

Okay, that’s all for now. ‘Til next time. Like Mr. Imbestigador is always saying, “Hangga’t may anomalya, hindi naming kayo tatantanan!”

Ciao!

THE MIRACLE WORKERS

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Here's another video to help you boost your confidence to your choosen VOCATION (I regard teaching as a vocation; not as a profession. You have to agree with me!)

WHAT TEACHERS MAKE

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I am posting a video which made me realize that despite being despised, belittled, and neglected, teachers really do a great and important job in this world - far more important than the highest paid personalities who does nothing for the welfare of this world (mga corrupt, gahaman, buwaya, matapobre, mapanlait kasama).

I hope everyone who watches this will have a better outlook for TEACHERS!

GRANDSLUM!!

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A couple of weeks ago, I was informed by a colleague that the principal, together with the department heads, OIC’s and the subject supervisors from the division office, will be conducting observations to classes anytime every month. This, I suppose, is a response to the National Achievement Test (NAT) results for the previous school year wherein the Division of Makati slid down from No. 1 allover National Capital Region in the previous school years to No. 6 last year. As a result, this matter became a never-ending subject of colloquies and “intelligent discussions,” not only by my roommates in the faculty room, but almost all teachers everywhere in the school.

One of my colleagues said that this is absurd, which the rest of the group and I agreed. Knowing Makati Science High School as a hub of academic excellence in the whole region, teachers employed in this institution had undergone rigid screening (from examinations to interviews to demonstration teachings). I, personally, should have not been assigned to this school if I was not able to pass all the standards set by the Division Office. So, why do the still doubt the capability and ability of every teacher in attaining the goals set every year? Will such action help raise the results of this school year’s NAT? Will such action provide better learning of the students who will undergo the rigorous examination? Will an action done every month guarantee the whole Division of Makati to snatch back the title of being the best in the NCR?

If they really want a better result of the next National Achievement Test, why don’t they think of some other ways, more effective ways so that each student and teacher will be motivated even more in doing his part?

THINK IT OVER

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I'm posting a stuff which left me teary-eyed...It made me realize a lot of things...It made me think of my parents...It made me think of my future life...

Just CLICK the link below...

http://parentswish.com/site01/big.html

HEY MIKE

Next week, we will be celebrating our anniversary.

I just wanted to reminisce the days when we were still in our girlfriend-boyfriend stage that’s why I wrote you a letter. Remember those times when no cellphones yet? No computers, no chat, no text messages, no e-mails? Remember our courting days? Our only way of communication then was a handed-over letter by either our friends or our nannies. I still have those letters written in a yellow pad. They’re in my closet, if you notice. Ahihi! And remember the chocolate wrappers where you wrote notes of meeting in the library or canteen just to greet me during our monthsaries? They are still clipped in my old, college books. I treasure them, the way I treasure you. The way I treasure our relationship. Our family. The way I used to do.

Well, thank you for being always there. Thank you for being the same Mike that I liked and loved and whom I exchanged vows in front of the altar and of the people. You’ve always been supporting me in all my decisions which sometimes, I am aware, are already beyond my control.

I just don’t know if you still appreciate it. But another reason of writing you a letter instead of just texting you or giving you a call or a message in the e-mail is that I want to show to everyone that the old ways of communication are still as good as using the state of the art gadgets and facilities. Now that there is a hot issue regarding telecommunications, I want to prove to those concerned that we do not fully rely on their products. We still have alternative means of minimizing, if not totally eradicating, the problem. I only wanted to show to them that we, Filipinos, really are survivors who can flexibly and triumphantly overcome all challenges we are facing.


Always,

Glory

TO ALL FANS OF GLORY & MIKE

Here is the second edition of the hottest love story of today.

Hope you will like it the way you liked the first.

Enjoy!

More to come...

HELLO GLORY

I admit. There are times when I want to talk to you about us. There are times when I want to admonish you for the things that are happening to this family, to our relationship as a result of your desire to follow your parent’s footsteps. A decision which I believe, ever since, ridiculous for what your father has done before will never be done again! You know that. There are times when I want slap on your face the screaming truth that you are just overwhelmed by your dreams and ambitions. There are times when I want to make you realize what a disaster your useless pride has brought us.

But what can I do? I am your husband. You are my wife. We cannot deny the fact that since we got married, I already become a part of you, and so you are to me. Don’t you worry.

“…for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, till death do us part…”

Remember those lines?

As what I promised in front of the people and of the Mighty Creator, I will always understand you. I will always stay by your side to support you in all your endeavors. Your fights are my fights. Your struggles are mine, too. We are one – just like the intertwining thread. We need each other to become stronger against all these life’s deviances. I am hoping that when the time of your step-out of Malacañang comes, you’ll still be the same wife I have – the happy, naughty, sweet and loving. The way you used to be.


Love,

Mike


P.S.

By the way, why do I have to answer back with this letter? When I read your letter, I laughed to death at you. Why should I not be? You have your mobile phone. I, too, have mine. Why did you not just text me or give me a call, anyway text messages have been cost down? There are also free call promos, right?

RE: GLORY AND MIKE

JUST VISIT THIS BLOG REGULARLY FOR UPDATES ABOUT THE HOTTEST LOVE TEAM OF TODAY - GLORY AND MIKE!

BY THE WAY, THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

AND THANKS FOR LIKING THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS LOVE STORY...

I PROMISE TO GIVE YOU MORE...

AGAIN, THANKS AND GOD BLESS US ALL!

DESPITE VS. IN SPITE OF

HEY FOLKS!

Thank for the query you posted in this blog. This made me search the net for possible answer to that question which I, myself, got confused upon reading your comment.

As a result of my eagerness to answer it, not to mention my desire to clear my mind with that mind-stirring problem, I found an answer courtesy of http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/difficulties/despiteinspiteof.html

Despite vs In spite of
The English terms in spite of and despite are very similar in meaning and usage; in spite of this, English speakers sometimes find them confusing.

Despite
Despite means "even though," "notwithstanding," or "regardless of." It's the opposite of "because of/due to," and can be used with a noun or gerund.
She had difficulty communicating in French despite all her years of study.
We lost the game, despite the fact that we practiced all week.
Despite not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain.

In spite of
In spite of means exactly the same thing and is used exactly the same way as "despite."
She had difficulty communicating in French in spite of all her years of study.
We lost the game, in spite of the fact that we practiced all week.
In spite of not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain.

The Bottom Line
The English terms despite and in spite of are synonyms. Despite might be a tiny bit more formal, but the two terms are interchangeable. Just be careful not to say something like "despite of" or "in despite" - it's always either the three words in spite of, or just the single word despite.

As I have said earlier in our subject, you learn from me and I learn from you.