New Alabama Immigration Law: A Call to Boycott All Businesses Located in Alabama

A new Alabama Immigration Law was signed by Republican Gov. Robert Bentley into law today effective September 1, 2011.  This law allows the state government to question anyone in Alabama about their legal status in the United States.  As of September 1, it will be illegal to transport or to house persons of undetermined status.  This also includes providing employment to undocumented applicants.  This law, in part, will deal with the "Latino problem" that Alabama is facing, since most undocumented aliens in the United States are from Latino origin.   Ultimately, the law aims to drive those undocumented persons away, and preferably back to the South of the United States, where they came from.  Few groups already declared that they will challenge this law in court.  In my opinion, this law will convert the state of Alabama into a police state.  It will target those of us Americans who have darker skin and "Latino" features.  It will subject those of us with these features for questioning beyond what the Founding Fathers wanted this country to be based on.  It will violate our rights as lawful taxpaying citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America.  But, I guess, I shouldn't be surprise. I just have to read the history books of pre-1960s. Then, another group of "dark-skinned" people were badly treated by their fellow humans.  I, for one, will never seek employment, go on a tourist trip, or deal with any business located in the State of Alabama from now on. I will even avoid to travel through Alabama's highways.  Good for you Alabama.  You are truly a Christian state. Congratulations! Now you can tell your Jesus how you are planning to deal with your fellow humans every time you visit your Christian Churches.  I hope your prayers will be answered.   You made us proud! What a disgrace.  I call to boycott all businesses located in Alabama until this law is overturned in court or declared unconstitutional.

Colorful Front Doors ~ What Color is Yours

Colorful Front Doors ~ What Color is Yours

Where are Your Stones?

An interesting story in the Bible (See John 8:1-11; CEV) is told about Jesus encounter with the Pharisees.  This story is seldom mentioned nowadays in our society.  As a whole we tend we forget that first we are a Christian Nation.  The Bible tells us about a woman who was caught in adultery.  The Pharisees wanted to stone her to death according to the Old Testament's traditions.  "Teacher, this woman was caught sleeping with a man who isn't her husband.  The Law of Moses teaches that a woman like this should be stoned to death! What do you say?"  You probably think by now that Jesus, the Son of God, would tells them to go ahead and obey the Laws.  After all, He was a Rabbi who knew exactly what these Laws meant.  "...Jesus simply bent over and started writing on the ground with his finger."  This was an act for someone who didn't think what they were saying was that important.  He simply was trying to ignore them.  Don't we all do similar acts when we are not interested in the subject at hand.  I have papers with scribbles on them that can probably fill a thick three-ring folder just to prove my point.  "If any of you have never sinned, then go ahead and throw the first stone at her!"  "The people left one by one by one, beginning with the oldest."  I was listening to a radio talk show this morning on my way to work.  People were calling in throwing their "stones" (oops, I meant their jokes) about the story of the day from Capital Hill.  I wonder if anyone of them dare to expose their "skeletons in the closet" to everybody else, and let us see how "funny" they are.  Enough is enough.  Think first about your misdeeds and failures before you start throwing your stones at other people failures.  And, perhaps you can keep your stones to use them for something more useful, may be building a home for the homeless or stopping water from flooding people's houses.  Where are your stones?  I dare you to throw one now.

Calcium/Magnesium Ratio and Prostate Cancer

According to scientific clinical research, it appears that if the ratio of calcium to magnesium in the blood is too high or too little magnesium in the blood is present, this translates to a more severe and aggressive form of prostate cancer.  The idea is to keep this ratio low by taking in magnesium with foods or by dietary supplements.  Oftentimes people focus more on calcium intake due to its publicity related to bone health, and they totally ignore magnesium.  Magnesium supplements have an added benefit is that they soften the stool and prevent constipation.  As always, contact your health care provider before you make changes to your diet as this may interfere with medications you take or could also affect your health in a negative way.

BioTechniques - Three mice, no longer blind

BioTechniques - Three mice, no longer blind

Silver and Gold, Says the Lord

"Your silver and gold will be thrown into the streets like garbage, because those are the two things that led you into sin, and now they cannot save you from my anger.  They are not even worth enough to buy food." Ezekiel 7:19 (CEV)

The conservatives want you to buy silver and gold.  The above is a warning to all from God almighty.  Your sins will render your silver and gold like garbage.  Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven, says the Lord. 

June 3, 2011: Dear Diary

Dear Diary, today was a good day, at work and at home (so far).  No major issues, even the gas prices went down a bit.  It still costs an arm and a leg to fill-up my car, but I must say the gas price is going in the right direction.  The unemployment figures were depressing somewhat, as some are saying the actual figure is much higher than the stated 9%.  (Some people are saying it is near 17% because many unemployed persons gave up looking for a job.)  Some people are replacing their previous full-time job with two part-time jobs that do not pay benefits as their former full-time position.  If you add the abundance of houses on the market that are either bank-owned or still on the market for a long time, the picture becomes bleak.  However, this is the United States of America.  We can do it.  We can overcome this slow economical period.  With hard work and determination we shall win and succeed.

Is Doomsday Biblical?

The simple answer to this is "NO".  The Bible assures us that there is no end to the physical form that God created.  The Second Coming of Christ, however, is Biblical.  However, when Christ comes back will be a joyful event, a Halliluja event, a wedding, and a great feast.  Doomsday does not exit.  The good Lord promised us beautiful earth and beautiful heaven.  Remember, the Earth is where the good Lord walked, talked, preached, ate, drunk, and had a family (Mary and Joseph).  God would not destroy something he had built.  Next time you hear someone preaching about "the end is near", have a java and relax with a nice book in the park.  And, don't forget to "have a good day."

I Saw A White Horse

This was a dream I had on May 20th of this year.  Amongst all the talks that the end of the world was upon us on May 21, I saw a beautiful white horse in my dream.  The horse was majestic, strong, and all-white almost made of white clouds.  He was running fast across the sky.  His white beautiful hair was long at his neck.  The Bible tells us that Jesus will come back on a white horse during his second coming to Earth.  I think I was given a vision of that beautiful majestic horse.  I do not know why?  The vision was brief and lasted perhaps 10-15 seconds.  When Jesus comes back it will not be a "doomsday".  It will be a joyful day, a day when the Lord Jesus comes back riding his beautiful white horse.

Wisdom

"A studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers, and better husbands." Thomas Jefferson

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B complex is a combination of vitamins known as B vitamins.  Vitamin B1 is known as Thiamine, Vitamin B2 is called Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6 which is useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and in diabetes neuropathy. Another important B vitamin is Vitamin B12 that is useful for anemia, cancer, canker sores, diabetes, shingles, and varicose veins, among many other applications. Perhaps one of its best actions of Vitamin B12 is on memory as it boosts the memory specially in the elderly.

Scelata: "The Challenge of November 27"

Scelata: "The Challenge of November 27"

BMP Code

You may have noticed it already, this code [S02H02Y3800040000A8RM2IAA] is posted in several areas on my blog.  Yes, it is a code and not an error.  I will reveal it one day.

Medicare Patients Need Not Show Up

Increasingly, I am finding an alarming trend among physicians.  Many of them are openly declaring their unwillingness to accept Medicare patients.  I guess they forgot the oath they took when they became physicians.  I wonder what else they forgot?  They probably forgot how to examine and treat patients too.  I, for one, would not go to see physicians like them.  Medical schools need to pay more attention to whom they admit to their programs.  Perhaps one of the questions they need to ask their candidates is: "Will you be willing to help Medicare patients when you become a physician?"  I wonder how many candidates would risk their admission to medical school by stating "No"?  I predict none of them would.  But, I've been wrong before.

In God We Trust

The United States of America has on its coins and paper money the phrase "In God We Trust".  The Conservatives in this country are preaching the de-valuation of the "Dollar; $" and how it is going to be replaced by something else in the future.  I do not think so.  A country that places its trust in almighty God never fails.  The Conservatives need to have some more faith in God.

May 21, 2011 is predicted as the last day for the Universe

By now everybody has heard about the prediction that Saturday, May 21, 2011 is the end of the Universe.  This is based on that this date conincides with the 7,000th anniversary of Noah's Ark, when the great flood destroyed the Earth.  It is interesting that the good God said afterward that He no longer would destroy the planet again.  Actually, I too believe that Saturday could be the end as is tomorrow, Friday or this Sunday, May 22.  I  believe that any day can be the end according to Jesus saying that 'be watchful as this day comes as a thief", thus it cannot be predicted.  Do I believe that this Saturday will be the last day for planet Earth?  Yes, it could be, but the probability for it to happen is as 'good' or 'bad' as any other day.  Moreover, this prediction has been around circulating for at least twelve years.  Also, it just happens that this month, the Federal government is planning a drill to practice safety and emergency readiness in case a major earthquacke occurs in Southeastern Central United States.   

Keeping in Touch

Nowadays, keeping in touch means by e-mail, FaceBook, texting, or others.  I remember the days when we used to talk to each other as friends.  One friend of mine, when I was 12 years old, lived opposite to our condo.  His balcony was literally in a looking and sounding distance from ours.  We used to spend hours on the balcony talking to each other.  In those days we talked, chatted, shouted, and screamed.  We use the organ that God gave us to communicate with, the mouth and vocal cord.  Fingers were not a means of communication.

One US Cent

MBTA MAP: Boston Subway Map

Dear Diary: May 15, 2011

Dear Diary, I was on a business trip last week (May 11 to May 14).  I got to see him.  He was back to the hospital due to elevated temperature.  The CT scan indicated abscesses at the incision.  They had to open up the area under general anesthesia and place a catherer to drain the abscess.  They are giving him antibiotics as well.  He is expected to go back home Tuesday or later.  Hope things will go well for him.

Jet Blue Airline

I must admit it, Jet Blue Airline is my favorite so far.  I have traveled on so many airlines in my lifetime, but this one tops them all.  Last week I traveled from Raleigh to Boston and I took a competitor airline.  The experience was the same as in the past, dull.  They charged me $25 for a small checked bag.  This week I traveled one more time to Boston, but I took Jet Blue.  What a difference!  First of all they do not charge you for one bag if it is within the acceptable weight.  So I paid $0 for checked luggage.  Second, the seats are so comfortable, I did not even feel I was traveling on an airplane (unlike my experience last week). Thirdly, there is so much legroom, you feel as if you are traveling first class.  They give you a free drink and a free snack.  For the first time in my lifetime, I enjoyed flying.  During my trip back to Raleigh from Boston, they gave me a bag of chips.  The potatoes in the bag were naturally blue in color.  It just happened that one piece looked like a heart (see above).  I am in love with Jet Blue.  Next time I am traveling anywhere, I will check first with Jet Blue.  They are from now on my first choice.  It was love from the first sight.  By the way, I do not have any personal financial benefits from Jet Blue nor any member of my family works for them.  From now on Jet Blue is my family's airline.  I am going to tell everybody I know how wonderful Jet Blue was.  You need to experience it yourself first hand to know what I am talking about.