BEWARE OF FAKE ATM KEYPADS THAT WILL STEAL YOUR CARD PIN

People have been using these fake keypads in different countries since 2011 up to this day. Crooks are now more technologically advanced and use a Card Skimmer - An illegal electronic device that can capture all of the personal information (Name, Expiration date, 3 digit verification pin, etc.) from a credit/debit card and ATM card. Only a few people are aware of this so always double-check. Here are the other signs to know if it's fake:

1.  The red, yellow and green bars or lines/buttons on the right-side are usually longer than the regular ones (cancel, clear, and accept).
2. There are usually no marks on the left and right of the Zero (0) button.
3. Try to raise the ATM Keypad - MAJOR sign that it's fake.

See photo for further details and comparison.

If you encounter this, immediately report it to your bank to avoid further scamming. Thank You!

source: http://www.hoax-slayer.com/atm-skimming-scam-warning.shtml

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Good friday is the time for Christians to devote and reflect. Good friday is where we commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

Today I will share to you the 5 facts of good friday.

1. Good Friday has recently become a national holiday in Cuba – at least for 2012. In March, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to the Caribbean nation and asked President Raul Castro to make the special day, April 6, a public holiday. Castro reportedly gave the Pope his answer before the pontiff left the country. It is the first time Good Friday has been recognized by the government since religious holidays were abolished in the 1960s. Christmas was reinstated after Pope John Paul II’s visit in 1998. It is unknown if Good Friday will remain a national holiday in Cuba after this year.

2. Congregations around the world reenact the crucifixion on Good Friday. In the Philippines, where Catholic fervor blends with indigenous beliefs, some devotees are actually nailed to crosses each year. The Catholic Church has condemned that ritual, but less gruesome reenactments are held in many other countries, including the U.S. Last year groups observed Good Friday with crucifixion reenactments in Michigan, Louisiana and Florida, among other states.

3. Good Friday is also known by several other names, such as Easter Friday, Great Friday (in the Russian Orthodox Church), and Holy Friday. Another name was even was thought to stem from the German, “Gottes Freitag” or “God’s Friday”. Although it may seem odd that such a sad event would be granted a name like “Good Friday,” Christian adherents believe that Jesus’s sacrifice for the eternal life of humanity is ultimately a positive message.

4. In 1985, two Oxford University researchers published a paper naming April 3, 33 AD as the original date of the crucifixion. They derived that date from astronomical tables, Scriptural documentation, and the years of Pontius Pilate’s term as procurator in Judea – 26-36 AD. The researchers point out that all four Gospels agree the crucifixion occurred during the Jewish festival, Passover.

5. Many religion scholars believe Jesus was crucified by nails driven into his wrists, not hands. French physician Pierre Barbet wrote a book called A Doctor at Calvary, in which he said humans are able to bear their own weight with the strength of their bones and ligaments within the wrists, but not with palms alone. Barbet posited that if Jesus was nailed only in his hands, he would have fallen to the ground. By the time of Jesus’s death, crucifixion had already been practiced for some 600 years and was a detailed procedure designed to be a very painful process for the victim.

Good Friday is a prominent holiday for Christians around the world, both in past centuries and today.

source: beliefnet.com

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This can be of help if the situation occurs so better read the story below and be aware and amaze about the use of eggs.

A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it. He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapors ignited and engulfed him He jumped from his truck, screaming.

His neighbor came out of her house with a dozen eggs and a bowl yelling: "bring me some more eggs!"

She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks.
The neighbor woman helped her to apply the whites onto the young man's face.

When the ambulance arrived and the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this. Everyone pointed to the lady in charge.

They congratulated her and said: "You have saved his face."

By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her. His face was like a baby's skin.
A Healing Miracle for Burns:

Keep in mind this treatment of burns is being included in teaching beginner fireman. First Aid consists of first spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced which stops the continued burning of all layers of the skin. Then, spread the egg whites onto the affected area.

One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg whites from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer.

She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white. By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color. The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins.

Since this information could be helpful to everyone: Please pass it on?

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Know some facts about Holy Week. Read them all below.

Holy Week

Holy Week is the Christian name for the last week of Lent, ending the day before Easter. During this week, the last events of Christ's life are commemorated. During Holy Week, several days are observed in particular. These include Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Holy Week is celebrated all over the world, in Catholic, Orthodox and many Protestant churches.

Spy Wednesday

Spy Wednesday is an unofficial and somewhat antiquated name sometimes used for the Wednesday of Holy Week. This is in reference to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas.

Maundy Thursday

The Thursday of Holy Week, called Maundy Thursday, is used to commemorate Jesus's last meal with his disciples. During this meal, he distributed bread and wine to his followers, describing them as his body and blood (this important event in Christianity formed the basis for the Eucharist). In addition, it was revealed at this supper that Judas would betray Jesus.

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates the day when Jesus was crucified, after being betrayed to the Romans by Judas Iscariot. Good Friday services are very solemn, and all of Friday is considered to be a fast day in many traditions. While "good" seems like an odd description for this day, the crucifixion of Jesus had to proceed his resurrection, the basis of the Christian faith.

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is a relatively uneventful day in Holy Week, but it is notable for being the last day before Easter. It is considered to be another day for prayer and reflection. Many churches hold Easter vigils--dramatic services beginning late at night on Holy Saturday and finishing festively after midnight, once Easter has officially arrived.

Palm Sunday

The first day of Holy Week is Palm Sunday, which takes place exactly one week before Easter. Palm Sunday is a celebration of Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, before the events leading up to his crucifixion. Palm leaves are often distributed to church-goers.

source: eHow.com

photo credit: iloilomass.wordpress.com

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Kissing is addictive, it's like a spell that makes you feel dizzy and will long for more. I bet all of us loves to kiss and to kissed, right? Did you know that kissing has a head-to-toe health benefits? As the saying goes: "a smooch a day keeps the doctor away".

Here are the top 10 lists of kissing health benefits I gathered around the net.

1. Kissing decreases stress

- A brief kissing with your partner can reduce stress and tension. A kiss lowers stress by decreasing the body’s cortisol levels also known as the stress hormone. At the same time kissing stimulates the brain and creates a sense of peace and calmness by altering the body’s oxytocin levels.

2. Kissing Can Prevent Illness

- Kissing gives you an immunity to illness. A quick kissing session can help keep you and the one you love safe from any unwanted illnesses. Swapping spit means swapping germs and that is nature’s natural vaccination. Being exposed to others’ germs your body makes antibodies against those germs, which can in turn lead to immunity and prevent illness.

3. Kiss is a Pain reliever

- If you have a back pain after work, get a kissing session to skip the pain reliever. Kissing releases natural chemicals in the body called endorphins that can be more powerful than the narcotic morphine to relieve pain. For anyone who has been on a powerful pain reliever such as morphine, the endorphins generated during this enjoyable act are 200 times more powerful than high intensity pain killers.

4. Kissing adds years to your life

- Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t. Those who forget completely may not live past supper (I hope you get the humor). Studies shows that a kiss every morning with your partner can add 5 years of his/her life.

5. Kissing helps prevent cavities

- Kissing increases saliva production and this saliva washes away bacteria that can cause cavities, tooth decay, and plaque build-up. Kissing can save you trips to the dentist and the sound of that dreaded drill.

6. Kissing can burn calories

- As you lean in, your lips touch, and your heart skips a beat. Well maybe it doesn’t skip a beat, but it definitely beats faster. As the heart beats faster it releases adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and other neurotransmitters in the blood. A simple, gentle kiss can burn six to twelve calories. The steamier things get the more calories you will burn. Imagine burning as many as 300 calories while making love to your significant other? Affection never looked so good.

7. Kissing keeps your heart healthy

- Kissing keeps your blood pressure & cholesterol level low. Kissing is an adrenaline producing activity. Adrenaline causes the heart to get pumping and increase blood circulation. The effects kissing has on your heart is essentially very similar to getting your heart going by aerobic exercise like running or bicycling.

8. Kissing makes you look good

- Kissing involves 34 facial muscles, and 112 postural muscles. The most important muscle involved in the peck is the orbicularis oris – as it puckers the lips. Good circulation in your face is one of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to stay young-looking and eliminate the appearance of lines and wrinkles. In fact, many women pay for facial massages to help circulate the blood. You can keep your significant other satisfied and look great all at the same time.

9. Kissing improves your mood

- Kissing has been known to reduce anxiety and stop any feelings of being overwhelmed. During a lip-lock the brain releases dopamine and which is responsible for feelings of desire and bonding, and serotonin that elevates your mood. The feelings and emotions stirred up, and molecules and chemicals released throughout the body from a kiss can heal emotional “boo boos.”

10. Kissing can cure allergies

- Kissing decreases IgE antibodies in the blood that are responsible for the release of histamine. Histamine release in the blood stream causes allergy symptoms such as sneezing and watery eyes. Therefore, more kissing means less sneezing and histamine release.

sources: www.3fatchicks.com, www.askdoctorv.com

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Apple Inc. scored a sweeping legal victory over Samsung as a U.S. jury found the Korean company had copied critical features of the hugely popular iPhone and iPad and awarded the U.S. company $1.05 billion in damages.

Question: Which of the two do you think is better? why?

Leave your comments below.

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