Anything Under The Sun

Show moms that they are loved. Mother's Day is not just a one-time event but should be a day-to-day realization of the worth of every mother in this world. See Mother's Day quotes to inspire each mom as we commemorate their worth... "A mother is the truest friend we have when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us when troubles thicken around us, still, will she cling to us and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness and cause peace to return to our hearts." - Washington Irving A mother's yearning feels the presence of the cherished child even in the degraded man - George Eliot "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." - Abraham Lincoln Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world, a mother's love is not - James Joyce A mother understands what a child does not say - Jewish proverb Let France have good mothers, and she will have good sons - Napoleon Bonaparte That best academy, a mother's knee - James Russell Lowell "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." - Sophia Loren "A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary." - Dorothy Canfield Fisher "The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher "Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." - Lin Yutang A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie - Tenneva Jordan "Only mothers can think of the future because they give birth to it in their children." - Maxim Gorky Most mothers are instinctive philosophers - Harriet Beecher Stowe A mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart - a heart so large that everybody's grief and everybody's joy found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation - Mark Twain

A week ago, a harrowing hostage drama unfolded in a prominent location in the Philippines. A bus, primarily carrying tourists, mostly Hong Kong nationals, was commandeered by a retired policeman seeking justice for his dismissal from duty, allegedly due to a crime he was convicted of. He implored the Philippine ombudsman to review his case, appealing for the reinstatement of his duty and the restoration of his benefits and grants as a law enforcer. Regrettably, the situation did not conclude positively, as the hostage taker, along with most of the victims inside the bus, tragically lost their lives. The question arises: who bears responsibility for the failure to rescue the victims? Some attribute it to the mass media's coverage, providing the culprit access to information that should have been withheld from him as he took control of the bus. Others point to the strategy employed by law enforcement, resulting in the failure to safeguard the victims and the inability to keep the hostage taker calm during negotiations. Regardless of the causative factors, what has transpired is irreversible. This incident has cast a shadow over the Philippines, eliciting unfavorable impressions from neighboring countries, particularly Hong Kong. It's essential to recognize this as an isolated case, with the actions of the perpetrator not reflecting the entirety of the Philippine citizenry. Unfortunately, despite clear explanations, influencing the opinions and sentiments of individuals is beyond our control. While acknowledging potential lapses leading to the tragic conclusion of the hostage situation, it is our hope that this incident won't foster lasting animosity among Hong Kong citizens towards their counterparts in the Philippines. May healing touch all those affected by the pain and sorrow. May this incident serve as a poignant lesson for everyone involved.

Many iPhone enthusiasts were captivated by the recent public release of the new OS for iPhone. Packed with a multitasking feature, various enhancements, and complimentary apps, this latest offering elicited awe from devoted users. However, the unveiling of iPhone OS 4.0 also brought forth some challenges. Disputes arose not only due to the absence of Flash support but also the lack of FM radio functionality. Another notable absence is GPS navigation support. Users are required to install third-party applications for photo-editing, adding an extra step to enjoy such tasks. While the Apple CEO proudly promotes the multitasking feature of the new OS, a drawback surfaces: it is incompatible with older versions such as iPhone 2G and 3G. Additionally, the email experience may be less than optimal as the new OS lacks support for file attachments. In every technological advancement, flaws can be found. What other challenges might the newly released OS of iPhone 4.0 present? Let the consumers be the judge.