Kakayimo...

The World's Biggest, Tallest, Widest...

2009-12-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

WORLD'S BIGGEST INDOOR SWIMMING-POOL

World Water Park...Edmonton, Alberta, Canada......SIZE..5 Acres

WORLD'S BIGGEST OFFICE COMPLEX .... CHICAGO

Chicago Merchandise Mart...Illinois, USA

WORLD'S BIGGEST SHOPPING MALL

South China Mall, Dongguan, China...892,000 meter-square
Shops on 6 floors

WORLD'S BUSIEST AIRPORT.....NEW YORK

J.F.K International Airport , New York........USA ü

WORLD'S WIDEST BRIDGE...AUSTRALIA
Sydney harbor bridge, Australia....16 lanes of car traffic...8 lanes in the upper floor, 8 in the lower floor

WORLD'S LONGEST BRIDGE.....CHINA

Donghai Bridge , China ........32.5 kilo meters

WORLD'S BIGGEST PASSENGER-SHIP

MS Freedom of the Seas..4300 passenger Capacity Inside

WORLD'S BIGGEST PLANE.....AIRBUS

Airbus A380.....555 Passenger s

WORLD'S BIGGEST BUS Neoplan Jumbo - cruiser....2 in 1 bus..double deck bus..170 passenger capacity

WORLD'S HIGHEST STATUE......BRAZIL

CHRIST THE REDEEMER STATUE...RIO.D.J...BRAZIL ü

WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING...DUBAI

Burj Dubai....900 meters high. To be finally completed 2008

WORLD'S LARGEST PALACE........ROMANIA

Palace of the Parliament...Bucharest, Romania .... More than 500 bedrooms, 55 kitchens,120 sitting rooms

WORLD'S BIGGEST STADIUM....BRAZIL

MARACANA STADIUM.... RIO D.J. ...BRAZIL.....CAPACITY.199,000

WORLD'S COSTLIEST STADIUM...ENGLAND

New WEMBLEY STADIUM, London..90, 000 capacities......cost...$1.6 billion

MOST COMPLEX INTER-CHANGE...TEXAS

Interstate 10 Highways Interchange..Houston, Texas.

WORLD'S BIGGEST EXCAVATOR

Built by KRUPP of Germany.....45,500 tons..95 meters high..215 meters long

WORLD'S LARGEST MOSQUE......PAKISTAN

Shah Feisal mosque...Islamabad..Pakistan
Inside hall capacity ..35, 000 outside overflow capacity.. 150,000

WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL...LAS VEGAS

MGM Grand Hotel..Las Vegas..6, 276 rooms ü

WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE HOTEL .DUBAI.U.A.E

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai..
Cheapest room.$1000 per night....Royal suit.$28,000 per night

WORLD'S BIGGEST CHURCH BUILDING...NIGERIA

Winners` C hapel...Canaanland .... Otta....Nigeria
Inside Sitting Capacity..50,000 Outside Overflow Capacity..250,000

WORLD'S BIGGEST ROMAN-CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL....IVORY-COAST

Are you still amazed?

2009-12-20T20:04:00.002-08:00

BUSINESS MATTERS (BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE) By Francis J. Kong
Is your company starving for innovation and creativity?

Are you wondering why you have lost your power of dreaming and imagining?

Maybe it’s time for you to be childlike. Now I did not say childish as many people today still are. But what I mean is being childlike.

Look at how children view God.
Are children amazed with the existence of God? You bet they are. In fact they are the world’s most honest theologians. Look at the words they write when their teacher asked them to write a letter to God:

Dear GOD,
In school they told us what You do. Who does it when You are on vacation? -Jane

Dear GOD,
Are you really invisible or is that just a trick? -Lucy

Dear GOD,
Did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or was it an accident? -Norma

Dear GOD,
Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t You just keep the ones You have now? -Jane

Dear GOD,
I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that okay? -Neil

Dear GOD,
Did you really mean “do unto others as they do unto you”?
Because if you did, then I’m going to fix my brother! -Darla

Dear GOD,
Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce

Dear GOD,
It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not hurt him anyway.
Your friend (But I am not going to tell you who I am)

Dear GOD,
I bet it is very hard for You to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it. -Nan

Dear GOD,
We read Thomas Edison made light. But in school they said You did it. So I bet he stole your idea. Sincerely, Donna

Kids are always amazed and maybe that is the reason why they are happy most of the time.

Cultivate Your Childlike Thinking is the title of an article written by Lisa Jimenez and it is so beautiful I want to share this with you.
Psychologists say 68 percent of people miss out on opportunity simply because they are not awake to it. Did you read that clearly? They are not awake. Most people are in a coma of routine, habit, and schedule. They almost have to be. We over stimulate our calendar with so many tasks and errands that it becomes necessary to be in a robotic state of “doing” to ensure everything on the to-do list will get accomplished. And now, the harassed style of thinking and living has become a habit – a way of life. You can break through this negative behavior of living by making a conscious effort to become more childlike – not childish – but, childlike. Find amazement with things again!

Did you know that NASA cannot duplicate the flight pattern of a dragon fly?

Did you know that a butterfly’s life span is two days – and that they are never babies? They go right from the cocoon to an adult butterfly?

Did you know the more pollution in the air the more brilliant and bold the sunsets?

Did you know that baby zebras recognize their mommies by the positioning of their stripes – and the stripe patterns are never duplicated!

Isn’t it amazing that alligators lay their eggs at different levels in the ground. And this action determines the gender of the newborn alligator?

Isn’t it amazing that it is impossible to be mad and laugh at the same time?

Isn’t it amazing that you can cause a grown man or woman with a tough exterior to melt like butter when you say, “I love you.”

Isn’t it amazing that young children who just meet each other can play like they are lifelong friends within a few seconds?

These facts may seem insignificant. However, the habit of thinking on such things can do amazing things for you. It can cause you to wake up and notice the abundance of wisdom, love, and miracles that are found in every day life! Just imagine what your life would look like if you called on your natural risk-taking ability. Imagine what your business would look like if you cultivated your childlike thinking. Imagine what your relationships would look like if you were willing to really love! This should be your wakeup call to the amazement of life. It just might cause you to be aware of the abundant opportunity waiting for you in your business and in life! The most creative and innovative people in the work place are those who are amazed with the wonder around them.
Be like a little child and maintain that sense of wonder.
Even the genius Albert Einstein says “There is a Master Designer behind the universe.”
And I bet you he is right.

The Charlie Schulz Philosophy

2009-12-20T20:04:00.001-08:00

The Charlie Schulz Philosophy

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions.

Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is , none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies..

Awards tarnish.

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.!

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?
The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..

the most money...

or the most awards.

They are simply the ones that care the most.

Perhaps I need you...

2009-12-20T19:43:00.000-08:00

A complete different day (re-post)

2008-12-15T22:47:00.000-08:00

Seated all night facing this seventeen-inch square glass bordered by black thick fiberglass, tweaking its controls to make its display not to hurt your eyes. Seated comfortably in any position your body desire, doing the chores which you've been trained for by this mammoth enterprise.

One night, news came that cheese has been moved and will keep on moving. There are changes in the organization. Changes is inevitable… This is one of the things we should stick into our minds that no matter how big or successful you are right now, a twist along the way can make everything different.

Days swiftly gone by, oblivion to the fact that one day that this giant can also run into obstacles. Things I should have accomplished during those early years flashed before me. Why did I let those opportunities passed by?! It's like I'm out there in an open field, field full of great surprises and opportunities. Stages that can bring the best out of you and be proud of what you might have become, but now a grayish to bold black clouds cover the whole field, uncertainty now dwell amongst us.

Do what you can today for that could be the last time you’ll be given chance to do it.

Tomorrow is a complete different day. A day, which could be of what we are not expecting it to be.

/Wala lang... BoRed!!!

Choosing between the two...

2008-12-14T18:23:00.000-08:00

Choosing between having an ideal work with less pay over a stressful job but with a more substantial pay back! Where will you go? What will you choose?

Kol Center or ... ?

Some of us graduated way back with honors such as "summa" tutal or "magna" nakaw. A college degree holder in eng-eng, narsing, cummers, eduk and so and so... I myself was a graduate of BS in Computer Science major in Vulcanizing. Cool huh?! If you are a fresh (meat) grad and looking for a good pay check every "kada ken senas", san ka pah?! Even (s)experienced dads, moms, kuya and ate, pinsan and sometimes "lola or lolo" like me would dare to grab the opportunity to have more coins in our piggy bank. Ain't that right?! But wait! there's more! If you'll read further, you'll know in just a few. ::wink wink::

... Not all of us are into just pocketing huge amount of tweenties or fifties in our walley(t). Some of us Still prefer to have a normal life. D ba?! I salute you guys and gals! Keep the passion alive within you! Go for the gold! hehe... No, kidding aside... I do admire these people who would go for their passion, do what they love doing despite half of their paycheck will be cut in half. But hey! Don't you dare tell us, "iiihhh kakayimo friend... karagul mu sueldo?!!" Haha Belat!

Some of us are in the situation of choosing between working "still" in a kol Center or go what "seems" like we really want to do but negative thoughts would darken our vision making the dream a bit fuzzy. What if that vision turns out to be a crap?! But wait! (agen) What if it will prosper?! Turns out to be the right decision or choice, aight?

... that is where you'll Choose between the two... Hayyy, yoko nah! Enaf sed...

Can someone help me decide?

Colored Folks...

2008-12-12T03:35:00.000-08:00

This was written by a black gentleman in Texas and it is quite funny. What a great sense of humor and creativity!!!

When I was born, I was BLACK ,

When I grew up, I was BLACK ,

When I went in the sun, I stayed BLACK ,

When I got cold, I was BLACK ,

When I was scared, I was BLACK ,

When I was sick, I was BLACK ,

And when I die, I'll still be BLACK .

NOW, You 'white' folks . .

When you're born, you're PINK ,

When you grow-up, you're WHITE ,

When you go in the sun, you get RED ,

When you're cold, you turn BLUE ,

When you're scared, you're YELLOW ,

When you get sick, you're GREEN ,

When you bruise, you turn PURPLE ,

And when you die, you look GRAY .

So who y'all callin'

C O L O R E D folks?

Best friends...

2008-12-07T19:18:00.000-08:00

You and I will always be friends,
Best friends...

I'll never leave you,
nor will ever hurt you...
I will carry you as long as
you want me to...

Walk not ahead of you,
walk not infront of you
but side by side you and I
will walk through...

You've been long gone,
looking for you on the horizon...

I'm missing you so much,

I'm cold and blue without you...

Sad without you...
Hoping you will be home soon...

Being a Mother shared by Nikes

2008-12-06T11:34:00.000-08:00

This maybe another tear jerker for some of you. But I know that it will surely make you stop and think, like I did. I know that we live in such a busy world, where all we can do is to work, sleep, and eat. Kinda monotonous and tiring thing but it's something that we can't stop doing. But however busy we are, we need to really pay more attention to some very important people in our lives. It's time we pay back our Mom's goodness. I know we can never repay them for all the things that they've unselfishly done for us, but at least let them know how we see them as our hero, wind beneath our wings, and our strength when failures come our way. I'm gonna see my mom tomorrow and ask her to watch movies with me. =)

BEING A MOTHER
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie.

She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman lovesYou and would love to spend some time with you."The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie."
What's wrong, are you well," she asked?My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news."I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded. "Just the two of us."She thought about it for a moment, and then said,"I would like that very much."That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous.

When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervousAbout our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing theDress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, And they were impressed," she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting."We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.

After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring atMe. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said.
"Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation- -nothing extraordinary but catching upOn recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, But only if you let me invite you." I agreed."How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice.Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so
Suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her.Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from The same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance.

I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for twoPlates - one for you and the other for your wife.You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU" And to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life isMore important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, Because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get backTo normal after you've had a baby.... SomebodyDoesn't know that once you're a mother, "normal" is history.
Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ....
Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.
Somebody said being a mother is boring .....Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.

Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good"....
Somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices ....
Somebody never came out the back door Just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window.Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother....
Somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math.Somebody said you can't love the second child as much as you love the first ....
Somebody doesn't have two children.
Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books....Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears.
Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery....
somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day ofkindergarten .... or on a plane headed for military "boot camp."
Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and
one hand tied behind her back....somebody never organized seven giggling Browniesto sell cookies.

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married....
somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to amother's heartstrings.Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home....
somebody never had grandchildren.Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her....
somebody isn't a mother.

This isn't just about being a mother; it's about appreciatingthe people in your life while you have them....no matter who that person is

Don't compare yourself to others

2008-12-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

One day I decided to quit... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God."God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit? "His answer surprised me..."Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied. "When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed.But I did not quit on the bamboo". He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 Feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle." He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I Would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.

Don't compare yourself to others."He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the Fern, yet, they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come, "God said to me." You will rise high!" "How high should I rise?" I asked."How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return."As high as it can?" I questioned."Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can." I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. Amen!

Why

2008-12-04T22:16:00.001-08:00

There are times in our life that you wish you've done the opposite. Thinking what would have been if you took that path instead of what you have at present. Wondering what life would that be… A better one? At times you feel there is uncertainty… The world is full of surprises that at times you would ask yourself…. Why?

One for the road...

2008-12-04T22:13:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than to be selfish and worry about my liver.'
--Jack Handey