2010/08/09

Bola


In 2001, nine years ago in San Rafael, Mexico, Pampanga streetball under an PELCO electric post they erected streetball goal and it was really along the street time out when there was any transport vehicles that time E. Nain my teammate alongside with Purontong won lot of games by virtue of lucky and smart moves plus tremendous long shot shooting power. The most dominating when I wore longsleeve shirt, long pants & cover my head look like a ninja basketball star. All shots goal in long shots were swish nothing but net. And the double cross lay-up perfectly executed to the hole. E. Garvin was so happy, laughing with amazed in his facial expression. In 2005, five years ago in Saudi, Bulaon, San Fernando, Pampanga. With E. Diez & E. Batosin surprised the streetballers of Saudi with pick & roll strategy and perfect passing. I made four field goal in a row and dominated the rebounding & points stats. I made one tomahawk slamdunk. And the two of my teammates made good baskets, too. They are great guards in basketball. 2008-today, I always made a great impact in Bulaon Streetballs, winning many games with underdog teammates, even me at first they thought I'm look like sissy & weak. Then, I surprised them in peculiar moves in the game like lay-up in free throw, shooting behind the goal, double hands lay-up, shooting treys one meter long away from three point line. Smart moves; ankle breaker moves; stealing/swiping the ball using sun & lights shadows, watching their eyeball movement and ball movement; I'm thankful for my long arms & slim body for high jumping in blocking swiping the ball in the air; good positioning in rebounds, put backs and they always compared me with the great players local (PBA) & international (NBA). I did it with euphoric feeling of inspiration like a lovely angel is watching me. I love the feeling I love the game. I did the same in Korean English School plus doing lay-up in mid court, no look backward shot in three point area and the hookshots in three point rainbow country, doing lay up vs quardruple team, covered by two giants I can't see the goal but I feel it and made a high elevation three point shot convincingly wow. The Koreans called me "Freestyle & Basketball god". I taught them how to do lay-ups and dribbling. In Raven YSA Conference in Bataan a tune up game vs Tarlac Selection. I made a fastbreak lay-up and four triples one meter before reaching the three point line. All three pointer are nothing but net, ironically their zone defense is no match. The breakaway of the game. My teams are undefeated in LDS all tune up games & a pre-tournament game with LDS members, missionaries (only 3-3), others, in chapel of Sto. Tomas -1, Angeles-1, Mabalacat-1, Balibago-2, San Fernando-7 & Bulaon Resett. Covered Court-2, Barrio Bulaon Covered Court-1 & Sta. Barbara Open Court-1. In one day activity our record in streetball 4-0 won-loss record. Today, people of Iraq & Saudi, Bulaon saw my flamboyant moves in basketball amazingly and they also played very well with sportmanship in nature. One of my greatest games. I love it with inspiration & confidence.


I made this homemade postcard in honor of my friend last August of 2009 and sent it to Grace Choong of Taiwan, ROC last 28th August 2009. Then she received it 9/11 , 2009. Feature the countryside of Pampanga province. See http://collectroc.blogspot.com/
blog label: postcard Philippines , I love postcrossing!

2010/08/07

Elina Babkina the Queen in Basketball Beauty





Elina Babkina - born 1989 in Riga, Latvia. Height: 5'8" or 172 cm. Position: Guard
An Olympian of Latvia National Team in 2008 in Beijing and known among the most beautiful Olympian in the world.


Latvian League Playoffs MVP 2007,
Latvian LSBL Champions '07, 08 & 09.
European Championship Under 20 in Poland '09 - Bronze Medalist
Score-1(21.8ppg), 2.9rpg, Assists-2(5.1apg), Steals-5(2.4spg), FGP: 54.3%, 3PT: 27.7%, FT: 89.4%
Eurobasketball.com All European Championship U20 '09 - 1st Team
European Championship U20 '09 - All Star Team

2010/08/06

Shaq of our Lives


Shaquille O'Neal nicknamed "Shaq" , "Superman" an American professional basketball player 7'1" or 216 cm height and 325 pounds or 147 kg in weight. Now 18 year in NBA. He used his size and strength to overpower opponents in points and rebounding department. Now he is the oldest active NBA player. How to defend him? Answer: Using Hack a Shaq defense on him, then if he is fouled he will struggles in charity lane (free throws). Now he joined title contender the Boston Celtics, some kiddin' he's look like Shrek in Celtics uniform. I believe that the Super 6 (Shaq, Garnet, Pierce, Allen, Rondo & Jarmaine O'Neal) have a good fight versus the young 3 Kings (Lebron, Wade & Bosh) of Miami Heats in the Eastern Conference Kingdom.


Career highlights and awards
Teams
Shaq vs Big Show on RAW


Shaq vs Shane "Sugar Ray" Mosley


Shaq vs Michael Phelps 


Shaq in your face dunk top 10




2010/08/05

Dengue



Dengue is one of the deadliest virus in tropical region. Some beautiful children, women and men are died, their family mourned and depressed in aweful gloom. I saw some they are thin after they survived the deadly dengue fever. Nowadays it is rainy season in the Philippines. There are more stagnant waters elsewhere. Always clean up the backyard 'cos mosquitos haven are dark and dump places of garbage of assorted junks. Clean our surroundings "Tapat ko linis ko" (Clean our own vicinity). Empty anything with stagnant waters where dengue breeding ground like tires, open cans, flower vase, anything that traps stagnant H2O. Upturn anything that can hold agua (water) 'cos they are notorious in nesting dengue mosquito eggs. Put screen on windows. Some doors are dual, the one is screen door to protect from flies, mosquitos and other insects. Spray insecticides to kills those invaders specially in dark part of our homes. When mosquitos are present wear pants, pajamas, long sleeves, socks and gloves to protect ourselves from those notorious blood suckers. In community, they used fogging method to drive away mosquitos talaquito. Some good community volunteers like Mormon Helping Hands, Universities and Colleges NSTP Programs and among other volunteers, concern citizens and cleaners cleaning the surroundings, parks, streets, schools, hospitals etc. Always eats fruits and vegetables for our protection. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Prevention is better than cure. I killed hundred thousands of dengue mosquitos to prevent dengue virus outbreak in our area. Photos see photos above by Paul Zborowski.

Herbal Medicine for Dengue: Tawa Tawa Plants

How to fight Dengue Fever? (2 videos)



Tagalog and English Tips













2010/08/03

Tawa Tawa


Tawa tawa plants (Euphorbia hirta) helps treat dengue fever. In English they called it Snake Weed & Cat Hair. Dengue is one of the deadly virus specially in tropical region (see dengue two types of dengue mosquitoes). The Department of Health in the Philippines still studying its effectiveness but locally used it. I saw in TV news some are being cured by cut off the roots then wash and clean the five whole tawa tawa plants. Boil in the pot of clean water. Pour the liquid and then let cool. Sip one glass three to four times a day. Tawa tawa produce more platelets that replace the infected platelets thats why others survived the dengue fever. But still thousands are being infected by these dengue mosquitoes. But it is important to consult the doctor when you have symptoms of this deadly virus.

Tawa tawa videos


24 Oras GMA News


To see how tawa tawa plants look like.



2010/07/19

Saluyot or Jute



Saluyot originated from Egypt which was wildly believed as the source of health and beauty among Egyptian royalties, including the famous Cleopatra. Cleopatra ate lots of jute as one of sources of her youth and beauty. Saluyot, also known as jute, is a green leafy vegetable that is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. It has also been determined that 100 grams of saluyot contains an ample amount of Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and is also rich in fiber. It is safe to be eaten even by those which are medically considered to be in a weak state. Saluyot can be found basically everywhere. From warm, tropical countries like the Philippines to tropical deserts and wet forest zones, saluyot is abundant. It does not require much attention and care, and thus, thrives without cultivation the whole year round. This vegetable also assures safety of intake even for pregnant mothers. It is easy to prepare and can be incorporated to various dishes that would allow individuals to benefit from its vitamins and mineral content. Since it can be found easily, there are a lot of local viands and/or dishes that use saluyot as an ingredient. For instance, the Ilocanos use saluyot in their preparation of dinengdeng and bulangbulang (Ilocano Style not Pampanga's sinigang sa bayabas). Fried saluyot are also mixed with sautéed bamboo shoots and dried beans. Other dishes include, but are not limited to chicken viands, wherein saluyot are mixed in either sautéed or pureed form. It is also integrated in mongo dishes, and in soups. its benefits are worth enduring the slimy character of this vegetable. Its vitamin content is good for eyesight, as the vegetable contains beta-carotene. Its iron and calcium content necessarily aids a person in maintaining strong bones and teeth, and a healthy count of red blood cells. Saluyot has been used to reduce wrinkles, as it also contains anti-oxidant substances that have been associated with protection from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension as well as other medical condition. Studies have also shown that saluyot can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. It is to be noted that saluyot has been used traditionally to address concerns related to inflammation and pain, and the results of recent studies confirmed the validity of such traditional practice. In the same manner, saluyot has also been connected with curing the chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder. To prepare its medical decoction, an individual is advised to eat dishes and soups that contain saluyot.