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Magellan Introduced Christianity to the Philippines 500 years ago
Originally posted on Subli: Islam predated the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines by at least a century and a half. Towards the end of the fourteenth century, Muslim missionaries from Islamic countries of Malaysia and Indonesia brought Islam to the southern Philippines, even reaching Palawan, Mindoro, and Luzon’s east coast, notably Maynila (the present-day…
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Iloilo – The Heart of the Philippines
Originally posted on Subli: Iloilo City, the capital of Iloilo province, is on the southeast coast of Panay, the Ilonggos or Hiligaynons’ homeland. Iloilo City is on the Iloilo River’s wide mouth, which juts out into the Guimaras Strait. The offshore Guimaras Island shelters it. Iloilo is one of the country’s loveliest Spanish colonial settlements.…
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The Polar Vortex Is Proving Exactly Why Green Energy Is a Disaster for America’s Power Grid
Originally posted on depolreablesunite: H/T Western Journal. Frozen wind turbines can not produce electricity neither can snow covered solar panels. In the name of environmentalism, many on the left have proposed switching the nation’s energy from reliable fossil fuels to new green energy sources that rely on the good fortune of clear skies and proper…
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Roses are Red, My Love
To all those young at heart, here’s a reminder of those long forgotten happy days. Close your eyes and listen to Bobby Vinton or Jim Reeves’ rendition of the beautiful song fit for Valentine’s Day. Roses Are Red (My Love) – Bobby Vinton – Bing video https://youtu.be/u9Rwwn6TXm8 by Jim Reeves Lyrics by Bobby Vinton: A…
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Thursday Thought – Lincoln and Kennedy
February 12 is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Below is a fun history lesson. Have a history teacher explain this if he/she can. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860 and sworn into office in 1861. John F. Kennedy was…
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A Rose (Top Gun) and a Motivational Tip for the Day
Name of Rose: Top Gun Class: Shrub Registration Name: Rosa cv. ‘WEKmoridahor Parentage: ‘Memorial Day’ x ‘Home Run’ Hybridizer: Tom Carruth Date of Introduction: 2016 ‘Top Gun’ rose is a true breeding breakthrough. True to its name, this new rose tops in disease resistance and flower power. It even shows resistance to rose rosette disease.…
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January 23, 1899 – Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos
Originally posted on Subli: Barasoain Church Bell Tower Malolos, the provincial capital of Bulacan, was a political center in the 19th century for being the seat of government for Emilio Aguinaldo’s first Philippine Republic and Asia’s first democracy. It is the leading historical site in the province of Bulacan. For four months in 1898-99, Malolos…
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Is raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour and Tax Increases Good for the Economy?
Is raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and tax increases good for the economy? Not according to history. Joe Biden’s Economic Stimulus Plan includes $15 Minimum Wage and Tax Increases. The U.S. Congress hasn’t raised the minimum wage, currently at $7.25 an hour in more than a decade. Employers generally have to pay…
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