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Lydia De Vega, Paeng Nepomuceno lead Hall of Fame class

Asia's sprint queen and the four-time World Cup bowling champion banner the 10 Filipino
sporting legends who will be enshrined in the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame

MANILA, Philippines – Asia's sprint


queen Lydia De Vega-Mercado and
four-time World Cup bowling
champion Rafael “Paeng”
Nepomuceno lead the third batch of
Filipino sporting legends who will be
inducted in the Philippine Sports Hall
of Fame this year.

Joining De Vega and Nepomuceno are


former Asian Golf Circuit winner Ben
Arda, basketball legends Sen.
Ambrosio Padilla and Loreto Carbonell, baseball and softball standout Filomeno Codiñera
Jr, decorated keglers Olivia “Bong” Coo and Lita dela Rosa, boxing flyweight champion
Erbito Salavarria and Asian Games gold medalist Josephine dela Viña from athletics.

The induction ceremony for the third batch of Hall of Famers is set on November 22, 6
pm at the Philippine International Convention Center.

“It is with pride that I announce the 10 newest members of the Philippine Sports Hall of
Fame,” said Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez during a press
conference on Friday, October 12, at the PSC Admin Bldg., Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

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1. PSC tackles Hidilyn's weightlifting woes
2. Young athlete's death gives PSC more reason to fast-track facilities rehab
3. 11-year-old PH wushu athlete dead after falling from bunk bed
4. Asian Games gold medalists get additional P1M bonus
5. Ricky Vargas denies PSC threat to withhold Asian Games fund
6. Why Gilas should apologize
7. Marestella Sunang, PH athletics team find new home
8. PSC to recognize Jiu-jitsu Federation of the Philippines
9. Karatedo group of the golden era wants end to 'fake karateka' reign in PH
10. Is there a chance for a PSL swimming prodigy to finally join the PH team?

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Meditating on Mindfulness
Hocus Pocus or Miracle Cure?
Susan Mullane

Close your eyes. Breathe in. Feel the oxygen flood your core, flow into your limbs and
cleanse your mind. Focus your mind, slowly, on your feet… calves… thighs… abdomen…
hands… arms… chest… shoulders… neck… head… face. Listen to the sounds in the room.
Allow your thoughts to wander and as they appear, let them flow away. Focus on the now.
You are, I am, we are. Body. Breadth. Sensation.

For some, buying into the promise of mindfulness seems like a Volkswagen camper van too
far. It’s all a bit touchy-feely, hippy-dippy, thanks but no thanks, I’d rather have tea and a
scone to relax. For others, it is the infiltration of mindfulness into the popular
consciousness that they find unforgivable. If it had remained a minority pursuit, imported
after one too many trips to Buddhist temples in Nepal, at least it would have retained some
essence of its roots. But, critics argue, divorcing mindfulness from the quest for a moral life
makes it an exercise in accepting the status quo, something that plays into the hands of
the very forces, mostly corporate, who have popularized it for their own machiavellian
purposes. Reducing stress via ten minutes of mindfulness a day boosts your employees
productivity and that’s a hell of a lot cheaper than hiring extra staff! McMindfulness indeed!

But if mindfulness has made self-help gurus rich, as they pump out books promoting their
expensive residential courses, does that in and of itself negate the benefits of a craze that
has penetrated so deeply into our communities, reaching into schools, prisons and nursing
homes? For me, the logic here is absurd. Just because something is popular, does not
make it worthless. Just because it’s been adapted from its original form does not make it
toxic. It may have made men rich, but perhaps that’s because it works.

I spoke to Karen Miles, a staunch advocate of mindfulness and founder of popular website
meinmind.ie. “I’ve seen it transform my own life” she enthuses “and that’s why I set up the
website. I wanted others to experience the same joy, but I realised that first they’d have to
believe it’s worth bothering with”. Trawling her site, facebook page and twitter account, the
proliferation of testimonials could well make a believer out of this agnostic. Rather than
grandiose claims, simple messages dominate. “I am so glad I did this. It was hard to keep it
going by myself at first, but now I practice mindfulness everyday and I find I get a lot less
stressed about the small stuff” says Annette, 35 in Louth. “Feeling calm. Have been
following the tips on your site for four months and I don’t know myself. Thanks Karen”
comments Jennifer on the facebook page. “@seanlala Thanks @meinmind Your site helped
me to get through the stress of my exams” tweets Sean, 17. There’s plenty more in this vein,
expressing simple gratitude for a coping mechanism that seems to genuinely reduce stress
and anxiety in those who need it most.
Nor is mindfulness a new concept, despite what the cynics would have us believe. The
earliest reference to myndfulness dates back to 1530 as a translation of the French word
pensée. Indeed, Pascal’s book of the same name contains ideas which echo the core
message of simply being that still resonates so powerfully with people today. “All of
humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone” he maintains.
Perhaps the enduring appeal of every approach that embraces the now, from yoga to
pilates; and from meditation to massage, is that it allows us to forget our anxieties, our
worries, our fears and to enter into that state of flow which allows us to unconsciously feel
at one with the universe.
If all of that feels a little saccharine, perhaps now is an opportune moment to turn to
science for some truth. Does it work? Or are we just wasting our time, handing over our
hard earned cash to men in expensive suits who simply re-package the wisdom of the
ancients for our modern secular age?

Whatever the original source, research by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality concluded in 2014 that mindfulness does indeed have an effect. Following a
mindfulness programme reduces many of the most toxic elements of stress, including
anxiety and depression. Of course there’s a warning about the limitations of its effect.
There’s no evidence that it alters your eating habits, helps you lose weight or sleep better,
they add. It’s not better than exercise or behavioural therapies. To which I reply, who
cares? Singing daily doesn’t make me better at playing the piano but that does not negate
the joy of singing in my life. If I can find something that I can work into my daily practice
and build into my life, that makes me less anxious, less stressed and less likely to become
depressed, then hallelujah, bring it on.

If you can afford behavioural therapies, by all means do that too. Eating healthily and
getting exercise remain the cornerstones of a healthy life, but this isn’t an either or
scenario. ‘Everything that helps, helps‘ my mother used to say and she was a woman full of
wisdom. In my teens, as I was prowling the house one day, stressed about my impending
mock exams, she suddenly went to the press, hauled out a stack of plates from the very
back and said ‘would you ever go and smash those. It might calm you down’. She also
handed me a plastic bag and a dustpan and brush so I could tidy up after myself. I will
never forget the liberating joy of willful destruction I experienced that day. I was aware of
my body, aware of my surroundings, caught up in the present moment and relieved entirely
of my despair. It didn’t last forever, but I got a few days grace from the experience, the
memory of which carried me through many future moments with a smile.
Remember, also, that a societal focus on positive mental health is a wonderful development
for a country whose wellbeing has been severely challenged by years of austerity, high
unemployment and emigration. Embracing mindfulness is not a pretence that all is fine;
rather it reflects an awareness that when all is not fine we need to build our resilience; to
learn strategies that help us to cope. As we emerge into better, more hopeful times,
retaining our hard earned wisdom to stay connected to that which matters should stand us
in good stead in the future, provided me remember to focus on the now.
And how does it work?

Close your eyes. Breathe in. Feel the oxygen flood your core, flow into your limbs and
cleanse your mind. Focus your mind, slowly, on your feet… calves… thighs… abdomen…
hands… arms… chest… shoulders… neck… head… face. Listen to the sounds in the room.
Allow your thoughts to wander and as they appear, let them flow away. Focus on the now.
You are, I am, we are. Body. Breadth. Sensation.

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3. What Anzac Day means to Sergeant Daniel Trew
4. The Kiwi criminal who tried to kill the Queen
5. 'How I found out I had Asperger's at age 65'
6. Thurston's curiousity led him to push for reconcilliation
7. FEATURE: How Wayne Bennett saved a 'suicidal' Gavet
8. Leslie Orme Wilson: The man who helped 45,000 children
9. India's strange battle to introduce the humble toilet
10. Highfields Pioneer Village preserving Darling Downs history
Opinion article content

Bullying: Students themselves may be key to solving problem

Anyone who was bullied as a student – which includes most of us – remembers that the best
defense was always to avoid the bully, if possible. If you took a different way to class, skipped lunch
or darted for the door the second the bell rang, you might just survive another day without an
embarrassing confrontation.
It used to be that bullies were creatures of opportunity. If they came across a potential
victim, they would act, especially if they had an audience. They didn’t necessarily seek out their
victims.
That’s how students who went to school before the age of the Internet and social media dealt
with bullies. But things have changed and those who dismiss the issue today, those who say, “I was
bullied in school and I turned out OK,” don’t understand how the world has changed for young
people.
In the age of ubiquitous electronic communication, the bully cannot be avoided. There is no
place to hide, no alternate routes to take, no way to stay out of the bully’s way. In short, no relief.
Social media has left bullying victims with few ways to escape, Andy Hagler, executive
director of the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, told the Journal’s Arika Herron. And
perhaps because of the nature of social media, the bullying can be more extreme, leading some
students to commit suicide. Gay and lesbian students are often specifically targeted.
"Nowadays with bullying, it’s more than just the teasing,” Hagler said. “It has a lot to do with
intimidation. It’s not just a rite of passage. It becomes fear-based.”
October is National Bullying Prevention month. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school
officials are working with community groups to raise awareness about bullying and cyber-bullying.
A survey of students last year revealed that 53 percent of eighth-graders, 43 percent of fifth-graders,
and 28 percent of high-school seniors agreed or strongly agreed that bullying was a problem.
Last Wednesday was Unity Day, sponsored by the PACER National Bullying Prevention
Center, an effort to raise awareness and show support for students who have been bullied. Schools
and community groups also gathered for a Bully Walk on Saturday at BB&T Ballpark.
It’s important that students themselves are getting involved to combat bullying. They may be
the solution because while bullies may seem like fearless rebels, most often they are troubled and
insecure and looking for acceptance. The last thing they probably want is to be on the outside.
Which brings us to the parents of bullies, and you probably know who you are. Do your child
a big favor and let them know that you also think that bullies are uncool.

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3. Opinion: Should Human-Animal Chimeras Be Granted “Personhood”?
4. Opinion: We Must Demand Evidence of Peer Review
5. Opinion: How We Found a New Way to Detect “Hidden Sharks”
6. Opinion: Microbial Mind Control—Truth or Scare?
7. Opinion: We Have Been Naive About Naive T Cells
8. Opinion: No, FDA Didn’t Really Approve 23andMe’s BRCA Test
9. Opinion: Do Not Believe the Hype
10. Opinion: Label Drugs That Are Tested on Animals

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I AM THE YOUTH OF TODAY – ORATION PIECE


By: Lovella Chris L. Palma

I am the youth of today. I am a descendant of the brave Katipuneros and the strong-willed
leaders of the revolution. I wear the red banner and carry the torch of my guerrilla
forefathers. The blood of my ancestors runs through my veins. I was not delivered into this
world in defeat. The resilience of the past centuries nourishes my will but I am still fighting
for my freedom, justice, and peace.

To our distinguished members of the board of judges, to my fellow contenders, friends,


visitors, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

I stand before you to speak for democracy, that our heroes died for, the unfortunate and
unjust strived for, and the present and even the future generation’s endeavour. Honor and
dignity flow in my blood and my heart beats for freedom.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Filipino heroism is our legacy. It is found in the determination
that made it possible for our Banganhon brothers to fight for freedom. It is in the courage
that sustained them to seek justice for the brutal Banga massacre many years ago. Let the
blood of the courageous Katipuneros run through the veins of our children. Let their cries
be echoed to our youth. Let us revel in the victory and peace that our forefathers gave their
life for.
But where is our freedom? Through the agony of the three hundreds of years under the
Spanish colonization, several years under the Japanese and American occupation, I should
think we are liberated from foreign forces… but a fellow Filipino dictator once again
threatened our peace. When victory became ours, the seed of democracy in our country
began to take root and sprouted to grow. I should rejoice, and shout. However, ladies and
gentlemen, I can see pictures of our Mother Land in reality at the present and she is
chained. Her shackles are those of poverty and inequality. Her chains are those of
injustices, human rights violations, corruption, and treason. Her eyes are blinded by
media, and social networking. But her heart breaks as she sees her sons point their guns
at each other. She sees her daughters slaving their way in foreign lands to earn money to
buy food for their families. Is this what freedom has cost her?

I am the youth of today, I am free to do what I want without prejudice. I am free to say what
I want without fear of incrimination. I have grown fond of TV shows, love teams and
teleserye, and fight over them in social media. If only my fellow youths can defend our land
from domestic terrorist groups, like how we defend AlDub or Pastillas girl. If only we can
protect our West Philippine Sea from foreign invaders like how we protect our love teams
from rumors. Then I can say that our forefathers’ heroism is not in vain.

Fellow Banganhons, I am the Filipino Youth of today. I enjoy social networking like
facebook and instagram. I like taking selfies and posting it online. But what I do online
does not define me. It is my thoughts – thoughts that will always contain memories of the
meaningful virtues our ancestors passed down to us. It is my words – in the stories that I
will tell my future children and grandchildren of how Aeaw-aeawcame to be. It is in my
actions that embody the true nature of Saguibin – helping one another.
As Dr. Jose Rizal once quoted, “He, who doesn’t know how to look back where he came
from, will never reach his destiny.” The only way to reach our dreams for the future is to
have a clear understanding of the past. What has already happened can never be changed
but they can be lessons we can learn from.

I am the YOUTH of today. I am a descendant of the brave Katipuneros and the strong-willed
leaders of the revolution. I wear the red banner and carry the torch of my guerrilla
forefathers. The blood of my ancestors runs through my veins. I was not delivered into this
world in defeat. The resilience of the past century nourishes my will but I am still fighting
for my freedom, justice, and peace. Ladies and gentlemen, where is YOUR freedom? Once
again, good afternoon.

Oration titles

1. Abraham Lincoln's 'Gettysburg Address'


2. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech
3. John F. Kennedy's Inauguration Speech
4. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 'Pearl Harbor Address'
5. Barbara Pierce Bush's 'Wellesley College Commencement' speech
6. King George VI of England's 'Coronation Address'
7. Sir Winston Churchill's 'We Shall Fight Them on the Beaches' speech
8. Mother Teresa's 'Nobel Lecture Speech'
9. We Have Rights
10. I Speak for Democracy
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The Rich Man and the Poor Man

“Food and money I give to you,


Why do you shout so mercilessly
When I give you your part?”
queried the rich man.
The poor man replied:
“Your question you cannot answer
For from pain and agony you are free,
But I have suffered and borne
The situation that I don’t like to be in.”
“That I couldn’t understand
Because life for me is easy;
I take this and take that,
And life is just what I want it to be.”
consented the rich man.
“Comfort your mind, rich man,
with realities of death.
Your wealth I do not envy
For you cannot buy
eternity with money.
If to live happily
is to live in hypocrisy,
Then I prefer to be silly
so I would be holy.
Life you love so much you will lose
And only then will you understand
What agony is,” the poor man shouted.
“Ha! Ha! Ha! You say so
For you desire this place of mine.
Indulgence you have clouded with reason
But I understand because of your situation.”
boastfully the rich man said.
Outraged the poor man answered:
“How pitiful the person blinded with pleasure;
No, you don’t care of our journey
That you have created through your greediness.
Come now, man of weak soul!
Your days are numbered for you to face
The Man of Love.
You may not cry now but later you will
When the chilling reality of the last judgment
Comes across your way;
Yes, then you will pity, but not for me.
Not for anybody else.
But for yourself only!
Yes, eat, drink, and be merry.
For tomorrow you shall die!

Declamation titles

1. "If--" by Rudyard Kipling


2. The Charge of the Light Brigade
3. Bad Girl
4. Am I to Be Blamed?
5. "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
6. Land of Bondage, Land of the Free
7. Captain! My Captain!
8. A Psalm of Life
9. Shakespeare's Sonnets
10. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."
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In this section, we will look at three separate monologues and see how they work. The
first monologue is from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the famous 'balcony scene.'
As Romeo is hiding in the Capulet garden, waiting for a glimpse of his new love,
Juliet steps out onto the balcony. Romeo then reveals his thoughts to the audience
through this monologue:
'But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east and Juliet is the sun!
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou her maid art far more fair than she.
Be not her maid, since she is envious;
Her vestal livery is but sick and green,
And none but fools do wear it. Cast it off.
It is my lady, O, it is my love!
O that she knew she were!
She speaks, yet she says nothing; what of that?
Her eye discourses, I will answer it.
I am too bold: 'tis not to me she speaks.
Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
Having some business, do entreat her eyes
To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
As daylight doth a lamp. Her eyes in heaven
Would through the airy region stream so bright
That birds would sing and think it were not night.
See how she leans her cheek upon her hand
O that I were a glove upon that hand,
That I might touch that cheek!'
Shakespeare is very skilled at using monologues to let his audience see how his
characters are feeling and thinking. We see Romeo, deeply infatuated with Juliet. He
compares Juliet to the sun rising in the east, and he also reveals that he is 'in love'
with Juliet, wishing to touch Juliet's cheek just as her glove does.

Dramatic monologue titles


1. Elsewhere
2. Work
3. Ends Meet
4. Two Shades Away
5. Second Look
6. Keeping Up
7. No Veer
8. Form of Clarity
9. My Own Two Eyes
10. Far Too Deeply

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Life Balance is About Priorities

“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them—
work, family, health, friends and spirit…and you’re keeping all of these in the air.
You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But
the other four balls—family, health, friends and spirit—are made of glass. If you drop one of
these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will
never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.
How?
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different
that each of us is special.
Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for
you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life,
for without them, life is meaningless.
Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living
your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment
you stop trying.
Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to
each together.
Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be pave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find time. The quickest way to
receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to
keep love is to give it wings!
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you
are going.
Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don’t use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey
to be savored each step of the way.“

Manuscript titles
1. Goal in our Life
2. Life is a Journey, Not a Destination
3. Believe in Yourself
4. What is Life About
5. True Friendship

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