The results are in 39,455 or 44.51% out of 88,649 examinees have passed the Philippine Nursing Board Exam. Xavier University is the top school this time. Be back for the list of successful test takers in a few hours.
Update1:Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University topped the board with 89%
Update 2: Here is the list!!NursingCrib.com November 2008 Nursing Board Exam Result
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Glen gave me a heads up of this yesterday. Just when you thought that kids will always be kids you’ll get hit by surprises like this. Alfie Patten is just 13 years old barely in his pubescence but have conceived a child with 15 year old Chantelle Steadman. This has caused an uproar worldwide especially the question of whether little Alfie is indeed the father of Maisie Roxanne.
Sister Talks
According to Alfie’s step sister: “If it wasn’t for him, Alfie wouldn’t be in this situation. When Dad left it tore …

Image from XKCDXKCD is a webcomic that features geeky references to math, science and the stuff that makes the geek inside of us tick. I found this strip that relates to the upcoming Valentine’s Day this Saturday.

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Whats the big deal about the economic stimulus program that GMA and her minions are pushing? We are amidst a financial crisis and the people are weary that the stimulus plans (or what people are fond of calling it now “stealmulus”) have a hidden motive.
Filipinos have a culture of mistrust against government officials and that a plan to procure funds from GSIS and SSS is not a funny joke. The working class toil and break their backs to hopefully retire with enough money to last until their death. Again …

President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech and I really liked what he has said over his speech. It was not one of the longest speech but it is a reflection of what is the reality that America is facing. His speech was brilliant and has the semblance to previous speeches by JFK and Martin Luther King Jr.Here are some of the most memorable points he addressed:“Greatness must be earned” -This is where he reiterated the importance of the powers that America possess but not all Americans deserve

“Without a watchful eye …

The looming propaganda for charter change has begun again. Many fear that it is just a ploy to extend Gloria Arroyo’s term beyond 2010. Her allies in congress have confirmed that possibility. The clamor of congressmen for Chacha was silenced amidst the public outcries last year, but this year there is a hint of its comeback.
Why do we need a new constitution?
There are many reasons for a new constitution. The Spratlys and Sabah issues can be resolved if a new constitution strengthening our claim(via the Law of the Sea) …

Yup! Election is almost upon us. Its up to all of us not to elect another headache.

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A Filipino American couple is being sued by The Missionary Sisters of Sacred Heart over tuyo(dried fish) and tinapa(smoked fish). The dispute began when the nuns smelled a rotting smell thinking it was a rotting corpse and eventually firemen located the smell emanating from the apartment of Michael and Gloria Lim.
The nuns own the apartment building the couple are living in. The nuns describe the stench as “foul and harmful odors”. The couple are cooking huge amounts of the dried and smoked fish on their apartment and they have …

Bushisms? Nope that is not a religon nor a Japanese word. Its the best of the worse things Pres. George W. Bush has said over the span of his 2 terms as President.
Popular Bushisms:“Those who enter the country illegally violate the law.”Tucson, Arizona, 28 November, 2005 -and those who legally entered followed the law.
“Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB/GYN’s aren’t able to practice their love with women all across the country.”Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 6 September, 2004 -”censored”
More Bushisms after the break!“First, let …

Every year I do a list of things that I would change for the coming year. This year’s list are fewer than last year but hopefully I can muster enough will to make it happen!
1. Stop buying cigarettes- Hopefully by not buying my Marlboro and depriving myself of an access to some “smokes” would finally make me stop smoking. The only upside to not buying cigarettes is my brothers are also smokers and that would make me save money. Hindi na ako bibili ng yosi manghihingi nalang ako.
2. Minimize …