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Cheryl Posadas-Guinsatao EDITOR IN-CHIEF

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice announced the May 5 election– a year before required under provincial law – saying his plan to wean the province from its dependence on oil revenues demands an endorsement from the people.

Last month’s budget contained a host of tax hikes and austerity measures as the province wrestles with billions of dollars in lost revenue due to the steep plunge in oil prices over the last six months.

Meanwhile Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi noted that the 70 of 87 legislature seats the Tories held at dissolution was a “pretty good mandate.” He said he’s concerned the election could see historically low voter turnout and called

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on Calgarians to get engaged over the next four weeks.

“What I’m hearing from Calgarians over and over again is they’re not happy about his election, they’re not happy about spending up to $30 million on the election,” he said.“But they are not convinced that there are really good options and choices for them.”

Nenshi said it’s critical that people vote. “Whether we want the election or not, we have got an election and an election is an opportunity for all of us to make our voices heard and the best way to make your voice heard is to vote,” he said.

Prentice’s approval ratings have dropped precipitously after this election announcement.

From more than 50 per cent in polls conducted in December, Prentice has registered an approval rating of between 22 and 29 per cent in two recent polls, with his disapproval rating topping out at 60 per cent or higher. The budget seems to have been a catalyst for this decline.

Polling by Insights West suggested that 78 per cent of Albertans thought the budget would have a negative effect on their house-

holds, and a majority did not think that the fall in oil prices justified it. Fears of change amid an unstable economical climate also appear low. ThinkHQ found that just 30 per cent of Albertans agreed that a change of government would make things worse on that front.

The experience of the 2012 election, however, looms large over this campaign. Every poll published during the writ period suggested that Wildrose would win. Instead, the Tories were re-elected with a large majority of seats. A warranted skepticism has defined Alber-

tans’ views of the polls since. But leaving aside the possibility that the polls are just wrong (and the record of the polls in 2012 is far more nuanced than that), there are good reasons to believe the results on election night will differ markedly from where the numbers are now.

An updated list of candidates are seeking party nominations to stand in Alberta’s next provincial election on May 5, 2015.

To know more about the candidates and everything related to the election visit www.electionsalberta. ab.ca

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Editorial Cheryl Posadas-Guinsatao EDITOR IN-CHIEF

One of the many reasons a family moved to a certain community is the safety measure or low crime rate. That belief goes the same way too many immigrants and refugees who arrived here in Canada.

But the question is; what makes a community safe?

In an unpublicized case in 2003, seven young men robbed and knifed the 16-year old nephew of a Canada Safety Council staff member, who happened to be walking through a downtown park in a major Canadian city.

Last March 14, my 20 year old daughter was randomly picked and assaulted by two drunken teens in Somerset C-train. Fortunately, she managed to escape away from them.

She received head concussion and bruises due to their violent punches.

Like that case in 2003, no one helped my daughter or called the police. If the attackers had been caught, they could have faced criminal charges instead of likely going on to commit more crimes.

Someone in the crowd must have had a cell phone. Why didn’t anyone at least call the police or get help?

Numerous incidents like this happen in communities across Canada. Police estimate that only one out of every 10 swarming is reported.

Don’t Just Stand There - Do Something “A community where people intervene for the good of others is a safer community.”

The victims, often teenagers, are left scarred and traumatized for life. Such attacks lead many Canadians to fear their communities are unsafe. But what really makes community safe?

Henrik Ibsen said “A community is like a ship everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”

A caring and healthy community, founded on the principles of fairness and equity, where neighbourhoods thrive and residents feel safe is an ideal concept to many.

But safety in the neighborhood should not only be one the top priority of the government alone, it should also be the priority of the public. At this time of increasing crimes, we need caring people who are connected and involved in their community. Family, community and government share responsibility for the safety, protection and well being of every one especially of the children and the youth.

Bystanders make a

difference. When Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot in Ottawa several bystanders quickly went to his aid.

Barbara Winters, a lawyer and former medic in the Naval Reserves, rushed to Cirillo’s side, trying her best to do everything she could to save him. She was joined by Margaret Lerhe, a nurse at a nearby hospital and Martin Magnan, a National Defense employee who also had Navy experience. According to Winters, Cirillo was awake and conscious while she tried in vain to save him, telling him he was loved the whole time. “Your family loves you. Your parents are so proud of you.

Your military family loves you. All the people here, we’re working so hard for you. Everybody loves you,” she repeatedly told Cirillo.

When recounting the event, Winters explained that all involved were calm while helping Cirillo and understood the gravity of the situation.

“No one was hysterical.

Everyone was so calm.

Everyone was entirely focused on the soldier and on helping him.”

When asked why she kept telling Cirillo he was loved, Winters responded with what anyone in pain would ever want to hear.

“When you are dying, you need to be told how loved you are.” These words based on the eulogies in Cpl. Cirillo’s funeral had helped his family in their grieving process. Another great example is the tip on the Boston marathon explosion. Following the twin explosions in downtown Boston, it was a cell phone picture submitted by someone in the crowd that helped identify Suspect Number Two.

Law enforcers asked the public to keep a trained eye and ear on their communities. They believe that this cooperation works because it reduces opportunities for crime to occur and for culprits to be apprehended. But they also stressed that crime or neighborhood watch groups are not vigilantes and should not assume the role of the police. The law enforcers do not want you to put yourself in danger they only ask you to be alert, observant, and caring— and to report suspicious activity or crimes immediately to the police.

Following unresolved crimes, police departments often rely on the help of their local citizens and communities for case-making tips and

information to make progress. Different methods are created to incentivize people coming forward and sharing valuable information. News channels and police websites offer crime hotline numbers and promise anonymity.

For serious crimes, cash rewards may be offered. In one case, a police department published billboards asking for tips in a child murder case. Police and citizens must both understand the value of working collaboratively to solve difficult cases.

Smartphone technology is already becoming a huge asset in providing evidence to solve crimes, as citizens are constantly equipped with a recording device and GPS within their cell phones. In today’s fast-paced communication age, the ability of each of us to contribute to our own well-being and increase community safety is ever-growing. While law enforcement will always be the gatekeepers of the law, technology has allowed us several tools to collaborate and help solve more crimes. As members of our towns and cities, it’s everyone’s responsibility to speak up. So next time- don’t just stand there….do something.

temptation, failure must be accepted as a fact of life. We must accept that with our human powers alone we cannot transform the world.

I alone knows the plan, I have for you says The Lord. Plan for your good and not for your disaster. Plans for the future you’re hoping

for. Then you will come to me and you will pray for me. And I will answer you. You will seek me, and you will find me. Because you seek me with all your heart.

(Jeremiah 29:11-13)

Lenten Season is here, Christian practice devoting their life in praying, let’s forgive and forget, life is always

Feature Article Precy Atienza CONTRIBUTOR

There’s so many years, days, minutes, and hours that each and every one of us contemplating for what we did in our daily life.

Every moment of our life is sadness, and joy that we cannot avoid.

Sometimes a sudden death of our loved ones happens, that makes our lives become melancholic. We always sometimes think why it had happen to us.

The Lord knows what’s going on in our daily lives and we need to be prepared the life of success because we can only live day by day and tomorrow is another day. Again to conquer how we can achieve and survive. It’s not only during Christmas, Lent, or Easter Sunday that we need to love every moments within us is love to forgive is divine.

The Lord is the symbolism of our journey on how to be a Good Samaritan to others. Let’s serve our fellowmen wholeheartedly. Lent is

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SOLITUDE (LONELINESS)

not the time to repent in all the sins that we have committed, lent is not the answer for all the mistakes we made in our lives. To sacrifice in our life, and give more power to those in need in every moment in our life is the best way to show our love to our fellowmen. But they say that Lent or Good Friday is the time for repentance. We must put this in our minds that we have 365 days a year to consider because every step we made and wrong deeds we did counts in our daily lives. Don’t forget that what had happened in our life will be considered a part of our downfall and success.

Be yourself we can’t avoid to fall.

Many of us are now realising that it is time to face reality. Each individual are now growing and aging the good life. Our population is growing and more diverse. Elders are looking the second half of their life. Everyone

must experience the fruitful and success of aging. Life is a basic and not absolutely good.

Life is Holy deserving of respect and reverence.

It is the only way to move forward. Everything we do comes from our inner self, we need a spiritual growth.

Don’t be discouraged and you will live in another level of life.

Your awareness to yourself. Plan for your good future, the emptiness in your heart, your relationship with others is a big part to your aging. Seeing ourselves by not comparing to others. Kindness means taking the tender approach with patience and compassion. There is nothing in this world that can fill up the emptiness of the human heart. If in case you are disturbed by the reality, ask to yourself “Why Am I Disturbed.” The refusal to accept the reality will result to each of mortification and frustration.

We have weakness and

important and valuable and should never be treated as something that can be thrown away. Life is infinitely good and wonderful, let’s not sigh or lonely.

Let’s be happy every time, because life is short and life is good.

Happy Easter to all.

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AMBASSADOR GARCIA VISITS CALGARY

In the center, Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and Ambassador Petronila Garcia. Also in the photo, from the left, Minister Manmeet Bhullar, Minister Ric McIver and Consul General Neil Ferrer; from the right, Filcom members, Ms. Anita Ferrer and Ms. Vangie Caoile.*.

Romy Honorio CONTRIBUTOR

16 March 2015 Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Petronila P. Garcia, visited Calgary, Alberta on 14 March 2015 and met with key Alberta government officials and members of the Filipino community.

Ambassador Garcia met, for the second time in a week, the Premier of Alberta, Hon. Jim Prentice, together with Minister Ric McIver of Jobs, Skills,

Training and Labour and Minister Manmeet Bhullar of Infrastructure. Premier Prentice acknowledged the significant contributions of the growing number of Filipino community in Alberta, particularly in Calgary.

Ambassador Garcia thanked the Premier for warmly receiving her in the dynamic city of Calgary and expressed optimism that Alberta will continue to be a strong economic powerhouse in Canada. She gave Premier Prentice an information packet on tourism in the Philippines, including

trade and investment opportunities in the country.

Ambassador Garcia and Minister McIver had extensive discussions on a number of important issues affecting the Filipino community in the province, such as the changes to the temporary foreign workers program, the bridging work permit, education and recognition of credentials.

Ambassador Garcia also met with officials of the ATB Financial, who informed her about the bank’s “Filipino initiative” and support to various community projects.

Ambassador Garcia was warmly received by the Filipino community in Calgary and received the city’s special welcome and hospitality with a “White Hat” ceremony.

In a dialogue with leaders and members of the Filipino community, Ambassador Garcia provided an update on the status of the proposed establishment of a full-fledged career Consulate General in Calgary. She underlined that the Embassy and the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver are working closely to realize this at the earliest possible time.

Ambassador Garcia was accompanied during her visit by Consul General Neil Ferrer, who informed the community of the Consulate’s plan to conduct 16 consular outreach services in Alberta this year, with nine outreach services scheduled in Calgary.

Ambassador Garcia encouraged the community to register as overseas voters and take part in the national elections in 2016.

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Hardy del Castillo FILIPINO CATHOLIC OF ALBERTA

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Changes had been happening at Calgary’s Outdoor Way of the Cross every Good Friday for the last few years. The past few years has seen the growing number of participants attending the traditional Good Friday event. Such that, organizers have put in some changes to make this year still a solemn event.

The Way of the Cross every Good Friday is an event commemorating the final hours of Christ.

Each Catholic follow the 14 stations depicting the events that lead to Christ’s crucifixion. At the outdoor Way of the Cross, young and old walk until they finish the last station.

Some parent bring in their children in their strollers.

As a participant the other previous years, I could see the increasing participation of Calgary’s Catholics, especially of the kababayan’s. The Filipino presence in the event is noticed starting from Ed Obligacion who has been the coordinator for cross bearers. In the crowd control, Filipinos are noticeable, as in the readers,

cross bearers and in the choir. Comparing photos from way back when and now, there is no doubt that Filipinos had helped to make this event grow bigger.

In the past 2 years, the diocese had been calling for volunteers for the event.

One of their source of volunteers is the Knights of Columbus which I belong to one of the councils. So I decided to join brothers in the crowd control.

While I was there, it was a truly different experience. These guys were getting stressed by the people who were pushing their way in to be cross bearers. It was tough to understand that this is happening since this was supposed to be a solemn event practiced with prayer and meditation.

Last year, I thought it was the worse. When the procession was going around St. Mary’s, some people had to tell some kababayan’s off. Same thing, they were wanting to be cross bearers and not following the procession.

At some point, people were behind the pick-up carrying the sound system and the group carrying the cross. What would continued on page 5

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have been good is to have an event that’s organized and safe.

So for this year, the diocese has elected to advertise that cross bearers need to sign-up to participate. Also advertised for volunteer to help in the crowd control group.

They expect to have more people participating for this year’s outdoor Way of the Cross. At last Saturday’s training session, a few good men showed up to volunteer. Definitely this time, there were

more specifics as to what needed to be done.

With what is happening in the world right now, a few eyes and ears are also needed to look at the surroundings. In any event, there is always a possibility that some will create trouble. By being aware at all times, this will minimize that threat.

It is good to look around and see what other people are doing.

Also not too long ago, there was a fire that hit a building on the procession route. With that, there

will be a slight change in the procession route for this year. It should be exciting to see how this goes.

Its not too long now until Good Friday, I pray that people will heed to the pleas of the organizers.

We hope to have the cooperation of all participants so we will have a safe and meaningful event. If you are not able to carry the cross this year, there is always next year and so forth. Better yet, sign-up for it the next time there is a call.

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Hello and Happy Spring The Main Ingredient followers and readers. Here at The Main we also try to find ways to make our segment more engaging and interesting. With this being said, we continue to showcase what make us Filipinos unique culturally.

In this issue , we want to capture just that “ culturally” significant episode- the “pagkain sa dahon ng naka kamay” eating with bare hands on banana leaves- one of true Filipino signatures.

To the young Filipinos that were born in Canada it can be a new experience or adventure.

For those Filipinos who have previous experiences eating with bare hands, it is reliving the fun, while for the Non-Filipinos, it can truly be community and cultural immersion at its finest!

So we visited the first and only restaurant in Calgary that just showcase just that- Mama Nita’s Binalot, the home of banana leaves and boodle feast!

Straight from the sources and owners Chefs Enrique “Ricky” Asuncion and Crisanto “Chris” Areola are how the restaurant was conceived. It privileged to introduce them for the first time to our followers.

How did Mama Nita’s conceptualized?

Just to bring the culture and the taste of the authentic filipino cuisine in Canada When did Mama Nita first open to public?

Opening Date: Feb. 07, 2015 How and why boodle feast?

Just to promote the bonding of the Family and friends and just to introduce to Young Filipinos(was born and race in Canada) what our culture is all about.

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“The food was fantastic and the people were very nice. I’d defiantly go back.”

-Michelle Schuyler

How busy do you get on a regular basis?

We are averaging more than 300 heads on a daily basis.

What is your specialty?

Besides our regular grilled, fried and finger foods, we cater all or any request with 24 hours reservation.

“Excellent food. The best I’ve had, hands down completely worth trying out. I’m hooked!”

-Don McGillivray

How much an average plate? How about the Boodle Feast?

Our regular item is very affordable as low as $7.99.

Boodle Feast Regular with 5 pre-determined main entrees and unlimited rice is only $100+gst. Special request are current market value.

What do non-Filipinos think of Mama Nita’s concept?

Here are just few of the positive feedback Mama Nita has received among non Filipino clients:

“The food and the experience was wonderful, eating food off the table was different, and I will definitely be back again, thank you very much!”

-Don Thomson

Where will people find your restaurant?

We would like to invite everyone to come and visit Mama Nita’s Binalot to experience a a delicious boodle feast and more located at:

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at Mama Nita’s Binalot Mama Nita’s Binalot Bay F, 1919-31 St. SE Hours of Operation: 10am-9pm Mon-Sunday Contact: (403)461-9800 FB: Mama Nita’s Binalot Acknowledgements: The Main Ingredient and Diaryo Filipino would like to thank: Mama Nita’s Binalot Restaurant Chefs: Ricky & Cyristal, Chef Chris & Vangie Filipino Chefs of the Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks The Next Episode Cinematography

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Mark Ancheta CONTRIBUTOR

March 15th 2015, It was a night to remember for most of the fans as Parokya niEdgar celebrated their 20th anniversary with a series of live concert performances in North America, and one of them was held here in Calgary Alberta at Grey Eagle Casino.

I will break down my review in several sections but first, let me tell you a brief history of this Iconic and Award winning Filipino Band. Parokya ni Edgar was formed in 1993 but before that, they used to call their group as “Comic Relief” and through time, they evolve into what they’re most popular known as. The Band is famous for its original rock novelty songs and often-satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. Some of their very popular songs are “Buloy”, “Inuman na”, “Mr. Suave”, “Mang Jose”, “Papa colgne”, “Bagsakan”, and many more.

So I’ll start my review with the band it self. The show was packed with good old school performances. Chito Miranda (the band’s lead man) started the show with a bow to show the band’s respect and appreciation to the fans. And further than that, He even shared

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his beer with the fans all though out the show to set the mood of the audience. The whole show was full of fun due to the band’s lead man’s great sense of humor and stage presence.

When it comes to the band’s actual performances, you would notice a great improvement in their act compared to several years ago. They indeed became a well-seasoned performers. They sound solid and beefy with their powerful licks and riffs combined with powerful lyrics and vocals that moved the audience all around.

The venue it self is very spacious and I love the theater style seats.

The only thing I’ve noticed they became short is the sound system and lighting. I’m not sure if it is just a sound engineering thing but the balance between the low, mid, and high frequency was not definite. I’ve noticed a slight distortion especially on the low frequency so in effect, the mid and high frequency are barely noticeable. The lighting was not you would expect for a rock and roll concert, they only used two narrow spotlights and few accent lights the whole time as if you are watching a ballad concert. Although these things are very minor of a concern for a casual concert audience, for music lovers and seasoned live concert audience, these

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could make or break an experience.

But overall, the concert was successful, the fans were happy especially after hearing their old time favorites from the band. Thanks for SR

entertainment and to its sponsors for making this historical event became a reality. Also thanks for the local bands that performed that night.

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face of the month reggae. Quickly concert producers for Filipino artists like Joey Albert, or True Faith, started to contact me to front act. Soon I was sharing the stage with Lolita Carbon from ASIN and recently David Pomeranz!

MY GOALS to make them proud and

most importantly take care of them. I know no matter what I do they’ll be proud of me, but one day I want to be able to call the and tell them “we made it.” to maintain my marks at school and graduate with honours. I’ve always liked learning that’s why school was never too hard for me. Recently since we-‘ve been trying to build my music career, balancing school has definitely been a challenge, but “winging” school has seemed to work so far. to be able to connect with my audience in a way that they truly feel and understand whatever I’m trying to communicate, because chances are they’ve experienced what I’m singing about. (And win a Grammy or something like that.)

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at the 10th Calgary Expo Ruel Sarmiento CONTRIBUTOR

We are merely days away from another huge Marvel Cinematic Universe event, the Avengers: Age of Ultron. Its companion T.V. series, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. made a rebound on its ratings last year after the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Will Age of Ultron also affect A.O.S. in a certain way?

“Absolutely, the great thing about what Marvel is doing which is something that’s very innovative,..incorporating a show like ours with their cinematic world.” says actress Ming-Na Wen who plays

Agent Melinda May at the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. panel at the Calgary Comic Expo last Saturday.

The series’ season 1 episode “Turn, Turn, Turn” changes the dynamics of S.H.I.E.L.D. when sleeper Hydra agents were exposed, including Agent Grant Ward, played

by Brett Dalton, who was also present at the panel.

When asked if he was being cautious into getting deep portraying a villainous role after the late Heath Ledger’s demise, Dalton went on to praise Ledger saying “He went to some scary places.” before adding “Everybody has their own way of getting to it. For me, I found out a week before and I’m not playing an iconic villain.”

Ming-Na was con-

stantly teasing her co-star during the panel. And then excuses herself for having no filter. She then points out that she only got a couple hours of sleep. They just wrapped the series’ second season the night before their scheduled appearance at Calgary Expo.

During the interview, the actors were asked about what it’s like being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ming-Na excitedly points out to the fans and said “We get this!”

Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theatres across Canada beginning May 1st. And catch the last 3 episodes of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D on CTV every Tuesday at 9pm ET/PT.

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Hi! My name is Annie Lux, I’m 17 years old from Calgary, Alberta. Both my parents are from the Philippines (Bicol) and I am proud to call myself a Fil-Can artist. I have two bases of musical influence, one being from my parents and another being my classical training. My mom would play all the different genres but mostly jazz and soul around the house and long drives with papa was always Eagles or The

Beatles. At an 4 years old they caught my love for music and put to lessons. I started off studying piano, voice and advanced music theory with the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Then at 13 I auditioned for Youth Singers of Calgary and was a seasoned soloist. I also started singing a lot Pacific Hut Restaurant around this time, singing the classic love ballad and jazzy songs. After a while local bands offered me gigs, and I sang a variety of genres from disco to

incredible opportunity to sing “If You Walked Away With Me” with David Pomeranz. He very down to earth and made sure I felt comfortable. Next month I’ll be opening up Sarah Geronimo’s Perfect 10 Concert! I am very excited to meet her and perform my new song Girls Night Out! I was extremely flattered when Diaryo Filipino contacted me to be face of the April issue. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity!

MESSAGE I want to thank every-

one for the support; it’s honestly what keeps me going. Stay passionate and dedicated, and it won’t matter what you do, you’ll go far. Although I have a long way ahead of me, if it weren’t for your support I wouldn’t be where I am today. Sincerely I truly thank you.

Make sure to go to my website www.annieluxmusic.com (where you will find all my social media links)

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Here are my TOP FIVE Tips for getting hired in a tough job market, (an adaptation from excerpts of Grant Cardone, New York Times best-selling author and international sales expert).

3. Focus your search When making your list of the kinds of positions to apply for, Cardone

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2. Be accountable for your own success “Know that you and only you can get the job you want,” Cardone says. “The economy has nothing to do with your job prospects -- you do. Make no excuses.”

Off hand, this can sound a little harsh, but think about it. Successful people tend to create their own paths and take accountability for that success.

If you sit around waiting for success to knock at your door, it’s going to be a very long job hunt.

Instead, market yourself for the positions you want, go out and network, start a blog, perfect your application materials -always find ways to stay proactive in your search.

Let people know you’re looking for a job, as well as who you are and what you have to offer. Know what you’re good at, and leverage those strengths in your conversations with potential employers.

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1. Leave pessimism at the door The economy is not fully recovered, and competition is high. The news is riddled with, “it’s not the best of times” reports. If your job-search spirits start to diminish, remember this important tip. “Disregard all of the bad news that no one is hiring. You aren’t looking for 17 million jobs; you are looking for one.”

Reminding yourself of this will help you feel more optimistic and allow you to keep more doors open for opportunity.

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suggests targeting individual businesses, not entire industries or sectors, and then targeting three to five people you want to work with at these companies. You cannot make a connection with a company, but you can certainly make great connections with individuals. Figure out what kind of company you want to work for, and seek out leaders in those companies. Try to locate contact information, and reach out to them via Facebook, LinkedIn or email.

You’d be surprised how willing people can be to talk to you when you show initiative and interest. Maybe they don’t have a position available right now, but they might in the near future. They might also be able to point you to a connection at a similar company that does have an immediate opening.

4. Be more than a résumé “Know that your résumé will not be the reason someone hires you [although it gets your foot in the door],” Cardone cautions. “No one hires résumés, they hire people.

Most disappointments [in interviews] are regarding the delivery of a personality, talent, desire and willingness.”

Your résumé should be an entry point and a conversation starter, but you need to close the deal.

Once it gets you in the door, make sure to show personality and bring that résumé to life. Be prepared to share success stories about projects you’ve worked on in the past, difficult situations you

were able to successfully navigate and what you learned from internships or leadership positions within university organizations.

5. Make a lasting impression. Show enthusiasm In the interview, show the employer who you are. Be professional but candid and energetic.

Do your homework, and plan responses to common interview questions.

Exude confidence, and let the employer know why you are the right fit for the company and the position.

“Control the interview,” Cardone says. “Sell yourself. Role play the interview. Know what you want to say, and know the impression you want to

If they don’t hire you, be sure they never forget you.” make.

Show Enthusiasm! “Act hungry,” Cardone says.

“Tell them [the employer], ‘I want to work with you!’” Employers want to hire people with energy and enthusiasm. They want someone who will roll up their sleeves and hit the ground running, bringing immediate value to the company. Don’t be afraid to show you’re eager for the opportunity.

Be passionate and open about what you’re looking for and what you have to offer in exchange.

“Be the light that helps others see” - Anonymous

Edmonton officially zonked out after March 27, 2014.

From teenagers who haven’t been born yet when this band was form to a bunch of female groupies and probably your grandparent’s best friend (yup.) have all pledged their alliance to Maroon 5.Opening the concert with a slow beat of drums of somewhat like a tribal ritual and a wolf howling, the crowd went crazy as they all stand up preparing themselves of their hit song – Animals. Then Adam Levine emerged, with an overflowing sexiness even with his grey tight pants and just dark grey printed shirt. He was just simply amazing in the stage with his foot tapping habit, eyes closing and that high octave voice that most of us undoubtedly known. The nights filled with duets from the audience as the pop rock band plays different hits of their albums from One more night, Lucky strike, love somebody, maps, this love, Sunday morning, daylight and payphone.

The group also made tribute to their first song that made them to the top, She will be loved-that was played acoustically.

They ended the 90 minutes of set list of which, personally I would say is not enough, with –Sugar.

Everyone can’t just get enough of Adam walking along the extended ramp stage with his hot pink and neon green guitar.

One fan who can’t hold her feelings, went up stage and kissed Adam in the cheek who caught him off-guard but give credits to the girl for “passing 16 security guards”.

Rozzi Crane, a beautiful californian opened the concert in a short set.

Belted songs like Crazy ass bitch and pyscho.

Mag!c then came in view in their matching red suit and white reggae music.

Frontman Nasri Atweh

serenade the women (and fathers?) with the songs Rude which is one of hit song of 2014 and most of their new album Don’t Kill the Magic. Seriously, Nasri could be the future Adam whom most of us is the only bandmate we recognize in Maroon 5.The V concert tour is Maroon 5 promoting their fifth studio album will also visit Manila, Philippines on September 17 at Mall of Asia Arena.

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Consular Outreach Canadian Inland Spousal Sponsorship in High River Demonstration (CISSP) Romy Honorio

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The need for consular outreach in High River was

addressed last March 1113, 2015 at the Highwood Memorial Centre. The team from the Vancouver office, led by Consul Rogelio Villanueva, processed no less than 800 docu-

ments and applications.

The three day event was made possible in cooperation with FILCHRA and the Town of High River.

Clients at the waiting room.

Angelica Abalos and Gary Segal from Edmonton

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CALGARY March 21 at Calgary City Hall was the scene of families and supporters protesting the delay, lack of transparency and backlog time in the application process for Inland Spousal Sponsorship in Canada that is putting Canadian Families under financial and emotional distress. Families, while waiting are unable to work, study and fear of going back to their home country for family emergencies fearing additional delay time in their application or cancellation.

They do not have access to health care and over

10,000 Canadians are struggling because they married a foreigner.

Processing times to sponsor a foreign spouse to become a permanent residence 2013 -14 months, 2014 - 16 months and 2015 - 25 months. The process is in two stages for 2015 stage 1 is 17 months and stage 2 is 8 months for a total of 25 months.

For the 10,000 Canadians across Canada they want more transparency and merciful treatment and proper access afforded to all Canadians from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) For reader interest one can check the internet on Inland Spousal Sponsorship from Media stories across Cana-

da or bit.ly/inlandsponsor

In the meantime their spouses have no access to health care or education for the next 25 months and many spouses are well educated and unable to contribute to Canadian Society. Their spouses must reject job offers because they are not allowed to work. In Calgary, demonstrators also came from Edmonton and their were protests held in Ottawa and Mississauga and planned in Montreal.

Each City has their own volunteer coordinator and the Calgary Demonstration was coordinated by Valerie Wiebe Miguel

CCIS SENIORS TEA Len Chan CONTRIBUTOR

CALGARY Special guest to the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society(CCIS) monthly afternoon Tea was MLA Wayne Cao, who after 18 years representing Calgary Fort will not be seeking re-election and time to spend more time with family and now grandchildren. Over the years Wayne has been attending many CCIS events and especially seniors and the CCIS seniors with Senior Volunteer Abdul Makalai chipped in for the plaque presented to Wayne Cao.

2nd left is Abul Makalai

The energetic and reliable FILCAHRA volunteers.

Consul Rogelio Villanueva and his untiring crew.

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ARIES

Keep emotions under control.

Several old friends could bring up stories and memories that stir up some uncomfortable feelings.

Keep it playful and no feelings will be hurt.

TAURUS

You could find romance in the moonlight, too. Keep it casual, be popular, and have little competition in the world of love.People want to treat you well, so let them get the tab.

GEMINI

Pay attention to what you spend, cover your share of the expense, and expect others to do the same.Speak well because people will be hanging on your every word.

CANCER

Judge for yourself when to focus on which one and to what extent. A work situation may flare up and make the most noise, but only for a short while. You know that family is important, too.

LEO

Avoid being drawn into someone else’s hysteria and missing a lucky chance that’s meant just for you. The weekend of April 25 is a lucky, lovely time. Relax and enjoy.

VIRGO

You may not win the lottery, but you may at least escape catching that cold or flu that everyone else has. Be practical and do what you can if you think it’s appropriate, or sympathetically pass if you think it’s unreasonable or beyond your abilities. Have no regrets.

LIBRA

Enjoy the fun and surprises, but the relationship won’t last long.You may see a business partnership or a romance or two suffer around now, but none of it will directly involve or affect you other than to draw your sympathy. Don’t pick sides if you can help it.

SCORPIO

People may pressure you to copy their behavior, but you have a mind of your own.

Respect your own situation and needs.Eat, drink, and be merry, but be healthy and safe, too.

SAGITTARIUS Don’t blindly risk something (or someone) you care about in the name of fun. You already know that most big thrills aren’t cheap.

CAPRICORN

You may be the only who cares. Everyone else may be work obsessed, but don’t hold it against them.

AQUARIUS

It may not be the most constructive use of your time, but time with friends is worthwhile and it will be fun.

PISCES Be tactful and sincere whatever you do or don’t accept.It will be pleasant and thought provoking, though.

Lunar and Solar Eclipses in 2015 Visible in Manila MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – For the third time in a two-year timespan, a “blood moon” cast an eerie glow above Earth last April 4. This total lunar eclipse was fully visible in Manila. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the moon turns red.

The total lunar eclipse brought stunning views across the world early morning hours of Saturday, April 4 (in the United States), is the third in a “lunar tetrad,” or four successive lunar eclipses with no partial lunar eclipses in between, according to Eric Edelman, the host of Slooh’s live broadcast of the event beginning Saturday at 6 a.m. EDT.

Slooh frequently airs live astronomy events by using community observatories from all around the world. For those unable to view the total eclipse, you can watch the eclipse unfold live through internet coverages. After the event concludes, Slooh also showed a replay of the event.

Eclipses of the Moon happen when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned to form an almost or exact straight line. The technical term for this is syzygy, which comes from the Greek word for being paired together.

Why do Total Lunar Eclipses happen? During a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, Earth and Moon form a straight line. The Earth blocks any direct sunlight from reaching the Moon.

The Sun is behind the Earth, so the Sun’s light casts the Earth’s shadow on the Moon. This shadow covers the entire Moon and causes a total lunar eclipse.

Meanwhile this year’s only total solar eclipse darkened the morning skies in parts of northern Europe and Asia last March 20.

Total eclipses occur when the moon sneaks between Earth and the Sun, and the 3 bodies align precisely. The moon as seen from Earth is just broad enough to cover the solar face, creating a breath-taking silver halo in an indigo sky pocked by daytime stars.

Last March 20, the moon’s shadow alighted on Earth’s surface at 0741 GMT in the eastern central Atlantic, according to Britain’s Nautical Almanac Office.

A total eclipse, running from 0913 GMT to 1018 GMT, was seen along a narrow 5,800-kilometre (3,600-mile) curve in the north Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean, ending at the North Pole.

But it made landfall in just two places – Denmark’s Faroe Islands and the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Other locations – Iceland, Greenland, Europe, North Africa, western and eastern Asia – had partial eclipses, ranging from 99% in Iceland to just a couple of percent or less in Iran.

The eclipse wasn’t that visible in many other parts of the planet, including the Philippines – but with the help of social media it was streamed live, starting at 4:30 pm Manila time (GMT +8). For future eclipse watching, a warning: do not even attempt to look directly at the eclipse with your naked eyes – it is dangerous and can cause permanent eye damage, even blindness.

(Sources: Philippine News Agency)

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They wore red, they packed patios, bars and the Saddledome, and they cheered as loud as they could. It’s been six long years since Flames fans have watched Stanley Cup playoff hockey at home in Calgary, and fans were beyond excited by April 19 Sunday’s win on home ice.

Calgarians descended on the Saddledome and sunny 17th Avenue before the puck dropped, and they spent several hours making noise as their beloved Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Calgary Flames is one of two teams that didn’t reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season and is guaranteed to be in the Western Conference Second Round this season.

The Calgary Flames haven’t been in the playoffs since the 2008-09 season and haven’t won a playoff round since 2004, when they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. The Vancouver Canucks missed the play-

offs last season after making it for five consecutive seasons, including twice as the Presidents’ Trophy winner. Like the Flames, the Canucks haven’t won a playoff round since they last reached the Stanley Cup Final, which was in 2011.The past three times the Flames and Canucks have met in the playoffs, the winner of the series went on to play in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Canucks defeated the Flames in seven games in the 1994 Western Conference Quarterfinals and lost to the New York Rangers in the Cup Final.

Calgary defeated Vancouver in seven games in the 2004 Western Conference Quarterfinals and lost to the Lightning in the Cup Final.

Calgary knocked Vancouver out of the playoffs in 1983, 1984 and 1989, when the Flames won the Stanley Cup. Each time the Flames and Canucks have met in the playoffs it has been a first-round series. Calgary and Vancouver got to the playoffs this season by being two of the League’s great cardiac teams; they didn’t win easy and had to come back a lot.

The Flames and Canucks were at the top of the NHL in wins in games when they gave up the first goal.

The Flames took it a step further by gaining approximately 25 percent of their points in games when they trailed after two periods by scoring more than 40 percent of their goals in the third period.

Calgary made the playoffs despite losing captain and would-be Norris Trophy candidate Mark Giordano to a biceps injury with 21 games remaining.

Giordano was leading NHL defensemen with 48 points through 61 games.

The Flames went 12-6-3 without Giordano.

Vancouver made the playoffs despite losing goalie Ryan Miller to a knee injury on Feb. 22. Miller had 28 wins, including six shutouts, a 2.47 goalsagainst average and .913 save percentage before being sidelined.

Eddie Lack took over as the No. 1 goalie and the Canucks went 13-7-2 in their next 22 games.

Miller played in the regular-season finale Saturday.

This series will be close if it mirrors the regular season series.

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No ‘Mass Deportation’ Of Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada – Baldoz Source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said there is no immediate repatriation of Filipino temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada after their four-year stay in the country ends.

“There is no such thing as ‘mass deportation’ contrary to some news reports about it,” she said in a statement.

Canada introduced the temporary foreign workers program in April 2011, allowing low-wage foreign workers to stay in the country for as long as four years. The four-year period ended on April 1, 2015, and the TFW will no longer be eligible to work in Canada under a temporary foreign worker permit for an additional four years.

Baldoz said she received a report from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Toronto, saying that some workers will be exempt from the rule that TFWs will have to leave Canada at the end of their four-year stay.

Labor Attache Leonida Romulo reported that not included in the cumulative four-year limit are any periods of more than one month spent overseas, or an authorized work break, such as parental leave and extended unpaid leave.

“Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will exempt some workers from the cumulative duration regulation,” Baldoz said, quoting from the report.

Also exempted are TFWs in managerial or professional occupations, those who have applied for permanent residence and have received a CSQ (Certificat de selection du Quebec) if applying as a Quebec skilled worker; a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) certificate, if applying as a provincial nominee; an approval in principle, if applying under the Live-in Caregiver Class; a positive selection decision, if apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Class; or a positive selection decision, if applying

under the Canadian Experience Class.

Also exempted are TFWs employed under an international agreement, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Seasonal Agricultural Program, or another agreement.

Also excluded are those who are exempt from the Labor Market Opinion (LMO) process, including spouses and common-law partners

of international graduates participating in the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and highly-skilled TFWs; charity or religious workers; entrepreneurs, intra-company transferees, researchers, and academics; and others for purposes of self-support, such as refugee claimants, or humanitarian reasons (destitute students, and holders of Temporary Resident Permits valid for at least six

months.

Baldoz said the reprieve, announced by the Canadian federal government, will allow employers to apply for renewed Labour Market Impact Assessments because affected TFWs are waiting in a queue for their permanent residence applications to be processed. Canada’s CIC is providing a one-year bridging work permit to TFWs who are subject to the four-year cumulative

duration limit.

Romulo noted that although Canada’s Labor Minister Jason Kenney was quick not to call the measures as exemptions, he, however, said these are intended to “assist people who re in most cases going to get their permanent residency anyway” by allowing them “to stay in Canada until that decision is made.”

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Prescription drugs safer for Canadians

OTTAWA, March 25, 2015 – Recently, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology tabled its Final Report on their four

part study on prescription pharmaceuticals in Canada. The Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator from Ontario, is a member of the Committee

and has taken part in this study since his appointment in 2012.

“This is one of the most comprehensive studies of the pharmaceuticals

conducted, and the issues surrounding prescription drugs and their entire life-cycles have brought new knowledge to Canadians including the development, approval, regulation and unintended consequences associated with their use,” said Senator Enverga in a statement. “I am very proud to have taken part in the study. It is yet another example of how the Senate, through its committees, can use its wide range of expertise among senators, and contribute constructively and directly, in a non-partisan manner, to national policy formation and legislation, like Bill C-17, Vanessa’s Law which recently became law,” he continued.

The four-part study which started 3 years ago, March 28, 2013, was grouped into Clinical Trials, Post-Approval Monitoring, Off-Label Use,

and Unintended Consequences all discussed in separate interim reports.

The Committee made 79 recommendations for future action, and held a round table discussion with a panel of 16 experts to address issues that spanned across several of the themes or needed further inquiry.

The Final Report provides a brief overview of the four themes and the roundtable discussion in addition to some relevant updates since the start of the study.

“The most worrying part of the study was that of the unintended consequences of prescription drugs. The Fourth Report includes abuse, misuse and addiction, antibiotic resistance, counterfeit and substandard drugs, drug shortages, and interactions between drugs in people using more than one for

multiple conditions. It is a Senate Report that is relevant to all Canadians who at one stage or another use prescription drugs, and will make use of prescription drugs safer for Canadians.”

For more information please contact:

Lars Andersen Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr.’s office Tel: 613-996-8895

lars.andersen@sen. parl.gc.ca

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Ilang tulog na lang ay atin nang masasaksihan ang isa sa mga mayaman at makasaysayang bakbakan sa kapanahunang ito ng dalawang tanyag na boksingero, ang ating pambansang kamao na si Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao kontra sa Amerikanong si Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Ito ang gusto nating mangyari noon pa mang mahigit limang taon na ang nakakaraan, isang laban na tila pangarap o panaginip na lang subalit ito’y nagkatotoo at tayo ngayo’y pinaunlakan sa ating kahilingan.

Todo ensayo na ang ating dalawang boksingero habang ang kani-kanilang kampo ay may mga alitan ng patutsadahan bilang pagtatanggol sa kani-kanilang boksingero.

Samo’t sari ang nababasa nating depensa at wala namang siraan sa social media.

Tayo din naman ay hindi ring maiwasang magpahayag ng opinyon, kuru-kuro o haka-haka kapag may umpukang kasama ang mga barkada at kakilala. Tulad na lang namin sa trabaho sa oras ng break time, biglaan na lang napag-usapan kung anong mga posibilidad kapag nanalo si Pacquiao. At narito ang ilang pananaw ng ilan, katanggap-tanggap man o hindi, kayo na ang humatol.

Kapag nanalo si Pacquaio…..

- siya na ang hari ng

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boksing, pinakamahusay na boksingero sa ating kapanahunan - marami ang masisiyahan at matutuwa higit ang mga kababayang Filipino - lalong yayabang ang Pinoy - malaking pera na naman sa pusta ni Chavit Singson - mga kakilala ni Pacquiao at mga pulitiko na wala namang papel ay papapel - lalo siyang yayaman at madadagdagan ang kaniyang endorsong mga produkto o serbisyo - hahabulin na naman siya ng Bureau of Internal Revenue (alam naman nating siya ang pangunahing taxpayer ng Pilipinas) - higit niyang mapapasigla ang larangan ng boksing - patuloy at madadagdagan ang tinutulungan niyang mga kababayan sa kanilang pangkabuhayan - mabubuntis muli si Jinkee Pacquiao - si Nanay Dionisia, todo “happy” na naman - magpapatuloy pa siya sa boksing at siya ang magdodomina ng mga kasunduan sa laban niya - unang talo ni Mayweather at hahabol siya ng “rematch” - epektibo niyang magagamit ang kaniyang impluwensiya tungo sa pagbabagong makatuwiran - siya ay patuloy na magiging tapat na lingkod-bayan at maghahangad ng mas mataas na posisyon sa gobyerno, maaaring senador - maraming kabataan

MANNY PAQUIAO’S PERSONAL LIFE

Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao. His parents separated when he was in sixth grade, after his mother discovered that his father was living with another woman.

He is the fourth among six siblings: Liza Silvestre-Onding and Domingo Silvestre (from first husband of his mother) and Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao and Rogelio Pacquiao.

Pacquiao married Maria Geraldine “Jinkee” Jamora on May 10, 2000.

Together, they have five children, Emmanuel Jr., Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace, Queen Elizabeth and Israel.

His daughter, Queen, was born in the United States. He resides in his hometown General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. However, as

a congressman of lone district of Sarangani, he is officially residing in Kiamba, Sarangani, the hometown of his wife.

Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Pacquiao is currently a practicing Evangelical Protestant.

He is also a military reservist with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army. Prior to being commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he first entered the Army’s reserve force on April 27, 2006 as a Sergeant. Later, he rose to Technical Sergeant on December 1 of the same year. On October 7, 2007, he became a Master Sergeant, the highest rank in the enlisted personnel. On May 4, 2009, he was given the special rank of Senior Master Sergeant and was also designated as the Command Sergeant Major of the 15th Ready Reserve Division.

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ang susunod sa yapak niya. Siya ay mabuting halimbawa at inspirasyon.

- lalo siyang makikilala at sikat sa buong mundo - sisigla ang imahe ng lahing Pilipino; lulutang uli ang husay at tagumpay ng Pinoy - hindi magyayabang sa tinamong tagumpay dala ng mapagkumbaba nitong ugali - lalo siyang mapapalapit sa relasyon niya sa Diyos - matutuwa at mabibiyayaan ng higit sa sapat ang lahat ng kaniyang sariling kaanak - malalagay siya sa kas-

aysayan ng boksing bilang naiiba sa lahat. Ito’y isang pamanang pangmatagalan na uungkatin ng pangkasalukuyan at panghinaharap na henerasyon sa usapin ng boksing.

- tagumpay ang team Pacquiao sa kanilang hangaring matalo si Mayweather - higit na dadami ang bibili ng kasuotang Pacquaio-Pacman - higit niyang aanihin ang respeto ng mga kapwa niya boksingero

Alam naman natin na ang umpugang Pacquiao-Mayweather ay higit ang kapakinabangan

nitong dalawang boksingero. Matindi ang usapin ng pera, matalo o manalo, malaki pa ring halaga ang maiuuwi nila. Kanila rin itong pinaghirapan bago nila ito naabot kaya ito’y nararapat lamang na kamtin nila ang tugatog ng pisikal na yaman at karangalan.Sa atin naman, hindi lamang ito nakakapagbigay ng aliw o libangan kundi pagkakataon na rin sa iba na pumusta sa laban. Dehado man si Pacman, marami ang pumupusta sa kaniya na manalo dahil naniniwala sila sa kanyang kakayahan na unang tatalo kay

Mayweather. Hangad lang na sana’y wala nang kontrobersiya sa desisyon ng mga hurado at referee na susuri sa laban.

Sa takdang pagtutuos Mayo 2 (Mayo 3 sa Pilipinas) ipapamalas muli ni Pacman ang galing ng Pinoy at sabay-sabay nating saksihan ang bilis ng galaw nito sa ibabaw ng boxing ring kaalinsabay ng bilis ng pagbawas sa kriminalidad ng buong Pilipinas sa oras ng bakbakang Pacquiao-Mayweather.

Mabuhay ka Pacquiao!

Mabuhay ka Filipino!

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MAZATLAN known as the “Pearl of the Pacific”

“It has a great value compared to a lot of the other destinations that are very popular in Mexico like Cabo, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. It is a mid-sized city, the second largest on the Pacific coast.

WEATHER APR-JUN SPRING 27C-80C LANGUAGE Spanish, though English is widely spoken in most areas. .

CURRENCY The Mexican Peso is the local currency. Most hotels have a money exchange office on site.

US dollars can be exchanged in banks only.

Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards.

Stay at RIU Emerald Bay 5 star

Top 3 Foods to try

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Aguachile, shrimp ceviche with garlic, lime chilies and black pepper Sinaloa, shrimp marinated in lime and stuffed with cheese and bacon Zarandeado, Grilled fish with shrimp and tomato chile sauce Things to do: -Parasailing -Tour the city with Pulmonia Taxi -Visit the second highest lighthouse in the world -Cliff dive on the coast of Mazatlan -Valentino’s Night Club -Horse back riding -Dine out in Town Square -Visit the Cathedral Basilica de la Immaculada Concepcion For your travel needs call 403.457.4811

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In most cases, getting a transmission flush every 50,000, or every two years or so is sufficient.

However, there may be times when you need to get a transmission service sooner, in order to help protect your car’s transmission. There are some common signs that you need to perform a transmission service on your car or truck.

Transmission Grinding or Strange Noises A vehicle transmission that is contaminated with dirt, grease and sludge can display symptoms very similar to inadequate levels of transmission fluid. When driving your vehicle, if you notice your transmission grinding or making strange sounds, you should stop the vehicle and check the transmission fluid level

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WIKIPEDIA A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power.

Merriam-Webster defines transmission as an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a live axle. Often transmission refers simply to the gearbox that uses gears and gear trains to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device.

In British English, the term transmission refers to the whole drivetrain, including clutch, gearbox, prop shaft (for rear-wheel drive), differential, and final drive shafts. In American English, however, the term refers more specifically to the gearbox alone, and the usage details are different.

The most common use is in motor vehicles, where the transmission adapts the output of the internal combustion engine to the drive wheels.

Such engines need to operate at a relatively high rotational speed, which is inappropriate for starting, stopping, and slower travel. The transmission reduces the higher engine speed to the slower wheel speed, increasing torque in the process. Transmissions are also used on pedal bicycles, fixed machines, and where different rotational speeds

The standard recommendation of getting a transmission service every 2 years or 50,000 km.

while the engine is still running (or engine off on some honda cars).Insure that the transmission fluid color is bright red and not brown or black because of grime or sludge. If the fluid level of the transmission is acceptable, your vehicle probably needs a transmission flush.

Problems Shifting Gears Regardless if you drive an automatic or manual, your car requires clean transmission fluid that flows easily throughout your car’s transmission. A transmission that contains too much dirt or sludge will cause sluggish response in the transmission which will result in your vehicle changing gears too quickly or too late while driving. In manual transmission vehicles, you may find it very hard to change gears at all.

TRANSMISSION and torques are adapted.

Often, a transmission has multiple gear ratios (or simply “gears”), with the ability to switch between them as speed varies. This switching may be done manually (by the operator), or automatically.

Directional (forward and reverse) control may also be provided. Single-ratio transmissions also exist, which simply change the speed and torque (and sometimes direction) of motor output.

In motor vehicles, the transmission generally is connected to the engine crankshaft via a flywheel and/or clutch and/ or fluid coupling, partly because internal combustion engines cannot run below a particular speed.

The output of the transmission is transmitted via driveshaft to one or more differentials, which in turn, drive the wheels.

While a differential may also provide gear reduction, its primary purpose is to permit the wheels at either end of an axle to rotate at different speeds (essential to avoid wheel slippage on turns) as it changes the direction of rotation.

Conventional gear/ belt transmissions are not the only mechanism for speed/torque adaptation.

Alternative mechanisms include torque converters and power transformation (for example, diesel-electric transmission and hydraulic drive system). Hybrid configurations also exist.

Slipping Gears A dirty transmission may cause a lack of hydraulic power, much the same as not having enough transmission fluid will cause. In order to stay in the appropriate gear, the transmission must develop enough pressure.

When a transmission is too dirty, contaminants may interfere with the flow of transmission fluid that helps with this. If you’re transmission has no other problems, and the fluid level of the transmission is full (or close to it), the problem is probably restricted fluid flow due to a buildup of dirt and contaminants that need to be flushed out.

Surging of the Vehicle When your vehicle’s transmission is polluted with a lot of dirt and contaminants, and needs a transmission service, you may notice unexplainable

surging of your vehicle.

Because your car’s dirty transmission does not allow for adequate transmission fluid flow, your vehicle may tend to jump or surge forward and fall backwards for no good reason. This is caused by inconsistent flow of clean transmission fluid that is needed to ensure smooth operation of the gears and other moving parts inside the transmission assembly.

Delay in Vehicle Movement Another sign that your vehicle may have contaminated transmission fluid is

when the vehicle stalls for one or two seconds before moving after having been put in gear. If there are no other problems with the transmission, a transmission flush may help.

You should be aware that if the vehicle is displaying these symptoms, your dirty transmission may have already caused bigger problems.

Most modern car does not have dipstick to check the fluid level or condition.

Always follow your owners manual before adding or service your own vehicle.

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Spiritual

Who is my shepherd?

Fr. Edmund Vargas WRITER

“The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing shall want.” This is a favorite quotation from Psalm 23 which is an Old Testament allusion to Christ who has become our Shepherd and Savior.

In the first-century Palestine, the sheep are gathered for the night in an enclosed area with one opening where the shepherd lies across to protect the sheep from any predators. Even when several flocks are mixed together, the sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and respond to none other when called. Rather than walking behind the sheep and using dogs and other animals to keep the flock together as done today, the shepherd walks in front of the sheep and leads them. The first-century metaphor depicts Jesus as a protector of his followers by laying down his life for them and gathering them into a unique relationship with himself and guiding them by the leading the way.

The Good Shepherd is the leader who lays down his life for his sheep, his flock. He is the caring

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companion who protects them, whose voice they recognize and who provides pasture and life for them. The believer is thus offered a relationship of trust and safety because of the action of the shepherd.

The imagery also indicates the intimate and close relationship among the members of the flock, the Church. It strongly

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suggests that faith is lived in the context of community. Redemption is realized through the common efforts of the community which listens and recognizes the voice of the Shepherd. To paraphrase the gospels, we have to shepherd one another as Christ shepherds us. The world will know we are Christians by how we shepherd one another.

As we celebrate Christ as our Good Shepherd, let us reflect on the words of St Gregory the Great: “Ask yourself whether you belong to Jesus’ flock, whether you know him, whether the light of his truth shines in your mind.

I assure you that it is not by faith that you will come to know him, but by love; not by mere conviction, but by action…”

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Reunion!

Romy Honorio CONTRIBUTOR

My fascination and time spent with Facebook increased by 3 percent.

Personal or group messages, images of food on the table, selfies, medical breakthroughs, sceneries around the world, inspirational quotes, poems, Youtube sensations, travels, comments and many more, at some degree, dented my perspective in life. Each time I logged in, new and interesting items micro-shrunk my cranial terabytes. I guess fb taught me things outside my realm of understanding.

I was most fascinated with one posting last month which detailed my high school class reunion.

It’s hard to explain but just the thought of reuniting with my old, long lost buddies was somewhat more appealing than any other gathering. The memories of our experiences made me laugh at myself. Crazy Ymor! My mind flew 40 years back.

My first dance was still fresh in my mind. My partner’s arms were heavy. I also remembered when

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I wanted to attend but my pocket vigorously opposed my desire. So I sought the magic of fb.

The images began to flood my screen. I missed our craziness, teasing, sharing food during lunch, no pretension and reservation to help, frank and honest talk about our concerns, the joy of being together as one united group and the value of true and selfless friendship. I relished at the images of my beloved classmates for hours. Wrinkles were part of our faces’ terrain.

Nostalgic memories of the

past filled my weekend.

Driving to work the following Monday it occurred to me reunions in Calgary are common events within our own Pinoy community. Technically, associations’ meeting, anniversaries, parties, musical concerts, participation in the stampede parade, independence celebration, street festivals and fiestas are all forms of reunion. We gather to live, enjoy and celebrate life. Memories are made, friendships are reinforced, new insights learned and great food consumed with gusto. However, unpleasant human experiences can also arise. As people

“mature” it seems there should be more cooperation and unity, but the opposite predominates.

People tend to compare and compete, becoming critical and “craby”.

Hence, unity and cooperation remain an idea for many of our leaders and followers.

That being said, maybe a united and cooperative community emulates a high schoollike bond, ultimately looking forward to wonderful, worth-celebrating “reunions,” bringing us together and demanding our full purposeful and meaningful participation.

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from the Readers: Madame KC

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MadameKC CONTRIBUTOR

Ano ang pinagkaiba ng Bobo at Tanga sa Pagibig?

Ang Bobo walang ginagawa samantalang ang Tanga lahat ginagawa..

Dear Madame KC, I don’t know what to do.

My boyfriend and I have been together for more than 2yrs. Bago pa lang kme nuon pinipilit na nya na may mangyari sa amin which he succeeded in doing after our first year anniv.

He knows that I wanted to get married first before that. Pero in all his advances ang hirap din magcontrol. I gave in kasi mahal ko rin naman sya, thinking na sya na talaga ang gusto kong makatuluyan.

Nuong una masipag sya dumalaw sa akin.

But later on, when I felt that our relationship is revolving around “s_x” na lang (dahil nagiging ok lang kme pag meron nun), I told him na baka pwede stop na muna yun.

Bukod pa dun, I don’t wanna get pregnant out of wedlock. Apart from that, I really feel guilty and uncomfortable kase hindi naman ako nag punta ng Canada para lang dun. Nag punta ako dito para maka tulong sa mga kapatid ko na nagaaral pa sa Pinas.

I go to his place and he won’t meet me outside.

He always threatens me and tell me na wag ko sya sisihin dahil isa daw sa paghihiwalayan namin ay hindi ko mabigay ang gusto nya. Natatakot nako at baka mambabae sya because of that.

Ilang beses na nya akong isinubukan hiwalayan but I always end up begging him. In all honesty, I don’t know how to start again without him.

Pero lagi nalang ganito sitwasyon namin.

I don’t see him planning for our future together anymore. Gusto nya lng daw magsama nalang muna kami then later na ang kasal. Sabi ko okay kahit hindi ganun ang pangarap ko willing akong magcompromise.

But I asked, can you tell me how? Kung hindi pa rin naman sya capable umalis from his accommodation to rent his own place. He’s not earning enough and still supporting his parents and siblings back home.

I understand that part, kaya naman hindi ako nagdedemand ng hin-

I’m not being a hypocrite. It’s not easy to control once you’ve started.

But I wanted to feel that we are going somewhere.

I know na mahal nya ako but he’s somewhat immature and always misunderstand everything.

Hanggang sa nababaliktad na lahat, to the point na hindi ko na alam kung may mali ba dun sa gusto kong mangyari.

Feeling ko tuloy I don’t have the right to say NO dahil naibigay ko na sa kanya tapos saka ipagdadamot? Lahat ng away namin umiikot na lng duon sa pangungulit nya sa akin. Hindi na nya ako dinadalaw at hindi daw kami magkikita hangga’t hindi ako ang dadalaw sa accommodation nila.

I feel very uncomfortable doing lalo na puro mga kasama nya sa work and anduon. Alam ko din na hindi nya mapipigilan sarili nya pagsolo lang kme dun. We were ok after that but he expects me to go there all the time.

Sabi ko date naman kami sa labas kahit di na sya pumunta sa tinitirhan ko. Pero he insists that

di nya kaya. I am willing to wait hanggang maging priority nya ako. But he doesn’t understand my side. I really don’t know what to do anymore.

Is there something wrong with me? Shall I continue with his demands? Or should I let go?

“Lady G” (GAGA) Dear Lady G, My question is, are you happy? If not, then why stay? He treats you like (so sorry) para ka lang parausan. The fact that he makes you feel na anytime pwede siya maghanap ng iba, he doesn’t value you and inconsiderate siya sa feelings mo.

Nag ii-stay lang siya sa relationship kasi convenient sa kanya, kasi nakukuha nya ang gusto nya.

Pag hindi pwede basta ka na lang niya pagsasalitaan at gustong iwanan?

Kung talagang mahal ka niya, he will put aside his needs kasi di mo gustong gawin “yun”. At paulit ulit siyang nagattempt na iwan ka means

na wala na talagang halaga ang relationship ninyo for him.

Is that what you want?

Lahat naman ng break ups masakit eh, especially pag siya yung pinaglaanan mo ng lahat ng firsts mo. Pero di ka naman pumasok sa relationship para masaktan diba?

Kung nararamdaman mo na mas marami ng cons kesa sa pros, I think it’s the right time to get out of the relationship.

Easier said than done, pero bigyan mo ng halaga ang sarili mo at mga paniniwala mo. Bigyan mo ng pagkakataon ang sarili mo na makahanap ka ng tamang tao na iingatan at

rerespetuhin ka.

Di talaga madali yan pero isipin mo naman ang sarili mo sa sitwasyon na ito, talong talo ka talaga.

Parang sa negosyo, lugi ka na nga abonado ka pa.

Walang kulang sayo, binigay mo nga lahat eh. Sadyang di lang siya nakuntento sa kaya mong ibigay. It’s not your fault, nagmahal ka lang ng maling tao.

At wag na wag mong isisi sa sarili mo, siya ang nambalewala sa relasyon ninyo, siya yung di makaappreciate sayo.

Madame KC

“There will always be someone willing to hurt you, put you down, gossip about you, belittle your accomplishments and judge your soul.

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Coco-Toni on-screen tandem a certified hit; “You’re My Boss” reaches P100 million in PH box office TFC@theMovies’ latest international offering gets extended in U.S. and Canada, to screen in Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, France, Austria, Norway, Spain, Singapore and Japan REDWOOD SHORES, CA, April 14, 2015 – The Black Saturday opening gross of Php25 million augured well for ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s You’re My Boss. In less than a week, this romantic comedy with a twist starring Filipino Primetime TV King Coco Martin and 2010 Box Office & Blockbuster Queen and Princess of Philippine Movies Toni Gonzaga has already earned Php100 million at the Philippine box office.

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Real Alice Cooper tweets performance of Jay-R

JOLINA ON IMPERSONATING MANNY PACQUIAO: WIN OR LOSE I’M HAPPY Pop icon Jolina Magdangal will be impersonating no other than boxing champ Manny Pacquiao this weekend (April 18 and 19) in the top-rating “Your Face Sounds Familiar.”

And the pressure on her seems to be building up as the whole country anticipates his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “That I got assigned to impersonate Manny Pacquiao comes at a perfect time. It was not intended to happen just because he has an upcoming fight.

Any of us could have been picked to transform into Manny. Whether I win or lose, I’m happy that I get to impersonate him,” said Jolina.

“Those who are unable to come near him should just take a picture with me,” she joked.

This is not the first time Jolina will be impersonating a man, as she previously impersonated Guns N’ Roses vocalist Axl Rose. She said she even finds impersonating men more exciting because it makes her look entirely different.

“Manny Pacquiao has a distinct sound, moves, and facial expression. He has a signature smile. I’m pressured but more excited. Copying his voice and how he talks will definitely be the most challenging

part. I’m also hoping that I will look exactly like him so I can pull it off,” added Jolina.

Meanwhile, Jay-R’s is more inspired to study his music icons especially after the real Alice Cooper posted on Twitter a link to the RnB star’s performance as the rock icon in “Your Face.”

Co-performers Maxene Magalona and Edgar Allan Guzman, on the other hand, also have a tough task of impersonating music icons of the opposite gender. They will transform into Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga, respectively.

Karla Estrada will again show off her vocal chops as Mariah Carey, while Tutti Caringal will be made over as Aeromsmith vocalist Steven Tyler. Nyoy Volante will try rapping as Apl de Ap, while Jay-R and Melai Cantiveros will impress as their own versions of Tom Jones and Cyndi Lauper.

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Aling Dionisia: Sabihon mo sa titser mo, na pag me egg yun, turta na yan, TURTA! Sa Isang Birthday Party Aling Dionisia: Blue!!! Blue the Kick!!!!

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Aling Dionisia: Talaga?...Gusto ko gumanda!

Genie: Buksan mo ang bote.

Aling Dionisia: At gaganda na ako?

Genie: Hindi, babalik na lang ako, magtitiis sa loob at mag-aantay ng bagong makakapulot ng bote.

Aling Dionisia: Inday, akina nga yung seeds ko.

Inday: Bakit po magtatanim po ba kayo?

Aling Dionisia: Anung magtatanim sinasabi mo? Nasisilaw ang mata ko kaya kailangan ko yung seeds.

Aling Dionisia: Gusto ko naman pag nagka-anak kayo uli ni Jinky, di lang pangalan nyo pagsasamahin.

Dapatkasali din pangalan ko.

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