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The Green Thumbs of Jason Wood

Living in the United States is not that easy as what most people from around the world are usually thinking of. Now that the US economy is showing declining figures once again, the mindset of most Americans is to think of ways on how they could at least trim down their expenses and grab every opportunities that will give them extra income. The good thing of all is that despite of these tough times, there are really people who are working hard to achieve certain goals not only for them but also for their family, for their church and for their community. One of these guys who have exceptional dedication and passion to striving for success is Jason Wood. On the Photo: Lake Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County Some miles and minutes away from downtown Los Angeles is the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. Very well known for its very lovely lake and amazing canyons and mountains scenery, this city became Jason’s home in the last couple of years. People in his community are not only enjoyin

The Truth that Liars Know: the Highways to Poverty Exist in the Philippines

Ask the true "probinsyano" (local term for people living in the provinces) about Manila and you’ll be surprised of what they would tell you: “Gustong-gusto ko talagang makarating diyan kaso wala akong pamasahe” (I really want to go there but I have no money for the transportation.) “Nakikita ko sa TV, madaming pasyalan at lugar na pwedeng mapaglibangan diyan. Sana makarating ako diyan” (I can see on TV and there are lots of parks and places to relax and enjoy there. I want to reach that place.) “Gustong-gusto kong marating at makapag-trabaho sa Maynila” (I really want to go and work at Manila.) These words are just some of the very common answers that will come out from their mouth. Many want to go to Manila despite of the uncertain fate waiting for them there. The sad truth is that it is still going to be a very sacrificial and long time endeavor once that they step on this capital city of the Philippines. Majority of the people going to Manila are not

Dear Mr. President, Look at Our Country and Let Us Change It

There is something wrong with our country. I know you wanted to change it long before you were not yet the president of this country. I know the difficulties in providing permanent solutions to the cancer of this society. The thinking of the people is so much polluted and it is literally reflecting on the environment where we live. Our government, the organization where you are the leader, has tried many times and still keep on trying to lift up the dignity of this nation. But I know it’s really hard. Not all are listening while others are paying and convincing others not to listen at all. And obvious does not call for proof. On the Photo: The Way of Life on a City Street in Manila Philippines   On the Photo: The Street that Became the Venue for Street Stores in a Place in Manila Mr. President, look on our streets and the reality is there. Visitors, tourists, foreign nationals, ambassadors, emissaries, whatever we call them; they are seeing these facts with their o