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Covid-19:A Mind-Boggling Outbreak

                By Vic Odarve

There are so many mind-boggling things about covid-19… how the outbreak started, why it had not been stopped earlier, and why the virus was able to spread from China to the rest of the world like a wildfire.

corona virus hair style

The overwhelming majority — said that the virus likely came about naturally. That is, it originates in animals, most likely bats. Several unverified reports, however, pointed that the covid-19 may have emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan rather than in a market in the city. Because China is not an open society, it lacks transparency over the outbreak; hence, information is a mite too late for the western world to react. As such, the virus grows exponentially uncontrolled, and its transmission of an infected individual rose to millions across the globe.

A virus could be a laboratory creation. Researchers conducting experiments may have overlooked some of the safety protocols that may result from accidental contamination/infection to some of the laboratory personnel. Breakage of laboratory apparatus, lapses during the conduct of experiments, and improper wastage disposals are among the common causes of the infection. The genetically modified organisms have generated concern because of their potential biological risk – not only for people, but also for the environment due to their unpredictable behavior. In addition, concern for Biosafety is associated with the emergence of new diseases or re-emergence of diseases that were already under control. Once laboratory workers or some prominent personalities/dignitaries visited the place and got an infection before a declared quarantine, chances are they become a carrier of the virus to their places where they belong.

Davao city on lock down

Information about the outbreak of the pandemic is a mite too late to the outside world. Local officials said that early reporting in Wuhan had been delayed and inaccurate. As known to the western democracies that most often in China, news reports are censored and controlled by the government. That is, there appears that there is misinformation around the virus transmission/contamination. There was indeed a need of a transparent system for tracking health events.

As the virus infection scattered around the world, most governments fumbled their covid-19 response and do not know how to tackle and control the exponential growth. Shortage of proper materials and paraphernalia on how to contain the infection, coupled with an over-burdened healthcare system, most hospitals crumbled like the house of cards. In her dying days, a woman with covid-19 repeatedly talked to her sister about her pain. A nursing home patient spent her final days talking to her parents about the pain she was experiencing as she battled covid-19. To date, Covid vaccine seems to be working but more tasks are needed to ensure its success. An awful tragedy!

Common scenario in public places

Covid-19 has been dubbed a rich person’s disease since the virus is largely introduced to the afflicted region by affluent parts of society that had been traveling abroad. An overwhelming majority of the people said that the virus likely came about naturally. That is, it is originated in animals, most likely bats. But for others, the virus was released accidentally from the laboratory or was likely created in a lab. Records showed that US embassy in Beijing had raised concerns about safety at two laboratories in Wuhan in recent years. Whether its origin is from the laboratory or bats, it is debatable.

But on how the outbreak started, why it had not been stopped earlier, and why the virus was able to spread around the world…it is mind boggling.

 

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Search on Aliens Thrills Humanity

                 By Vic Odarve

To date human effort to look for aliens still without success.

Although there is no direct proof of any aliens existing beyond Earth, the presence of many stars that harbors planets, liquid waters are found abound in some solar  system, and biblical account that recorded their visits make it difficult to believe that we are alone. Our universe is truly big and there are Earth-like planets located in the so-called Goldilocks zones- neither too cold nor hot.  Further, liquid water, which is the key ingredient of life, is common in some of these stars. The historical accounts written in the bible and other sacred documents, coupled with remains from ancient civilizations such as big stone edifices and the likes, prove that civilizations far advanced had once existed. And looking for these aliens thrills mankind.

These kids learn aliens from pictures and stories.

Just think! Our universe is big with billions of stars spreading out in the vast cosmic ocean. Our Milky Way is just like a tiny drop of sand in long and winding beaches in our planet earth. Scientists think that there are aliens out there in the midst of these stars. An aggressive search for intelligent aliens started in 1970 when we sent Pioneer and Voyager missions carrying messages from Earth to the journey into interstellar space. And what’s more, astronomers do round the clock monitoring on radio waves and laser pulses to enhance the chances of detecting civilization many light years away. Scientists believed that the number of habitable worlds in our galaxy is certainly in the tens of billions. Recently, scientists have found a star flicker-light years away- known as KIC 846-2852, maybe an alien megastructure, a sign of alien civilization. And it draws an excitement, but still not yet conclusive.

Billions of galaxies are out there.

And there is good news! Water seems to abound in some of these solar systems. Water is a key ingredient for life as we know it. And liquid water, it turns out, is fairly common out there. In our own solar system, Europa, a moon of Jupiter, appears to have a liquid ocean. Recently, the Perseverance rover found liquid water on Mars, a condition that could support life. Further, Comet Orbiter Rosetta has already sniffed out oxygen molecules…all that are important in life. But still, no intelligent beings exist there.

Stonehenge is ancient works with help from aliens.

But wait a minute! These extraterrestrial beings had already visited Earth! Abraham received three alien visitors! They came down from the kingdom of heaven. They were our Lord and the two angels. They even talked and dined with him. Genesis 18:1-10. Moses, too, had seen and talked with one of these visitors in Mount Sinai. He was allowed to see his back only, but not his face. Simply because he was a sinner! And He said,” Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live”. Exodus 33:20. Then, there was a man named Jesus, who claimed that he was not from this world. He even claimed that he existed with his father before the world began! Luke 23:45 Then, there are some more! Ancient peoples could not have built gigantic and amazing structures such as Machu Pichu, the Great Pyramid, the Nazca Lines or even Stonehenge without a help from outside. The aliens must have done it. These structures are the living proofs that they were here before.

Pyramid of Egypt

Our consistent effort to search for aliens still without success. But the thrill to meet them at least keeps our imagination fertile. Some scientists believed that if universe’s other intelligent beings have all died out, we are likely to, in the future. But if we find them, we may have hope to survive.

But the bible says, “Yes, they are coming soon and we can see them face to face! (Rev 22:4). The time is at hand. Believed and be saved. He is coming soon. This is the time when the thrill of our search on aliens may be over!

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Try a Frugal Lifestyle, Please!

                      By Vic Odarve

Unless we are Bill Gates, Rockefeller, and other famous billionaires, living in a frugal lifestyle is a must.  Frugal living lifestyle frees us from debt, entails savings, and steers to a comfortable life. Freeing of debts means stretching your budget and meet both ends before monthly salary. With careful spending, one can set aside a certain amount for saving. Barring circumstances outside our control, with savings and debt free, life without any financial problems makes living comfortable. Try a frugal lifestyle, please!

Fiesta celebration needs not be expensive

Debt ridden individuals have something to do with someone’s state of controlling the money. They may have plenty of money coming into their pockets, but they could be spending unwisely. Bad habits and attitude takes their toll that they are not careful in the spending. Usually jealousy and insecurity. People sink in debt cannot sleep comfortably if he cannot acquire new iPhone, iPads, I-pods, etc. They feel being left behind. In a society, where bigwigs and famous personalities are adorned, they also want to be the chosen, the beloved, and the esteemed. That’s why, more often they dine in expensive restaurants and luxurious hotels, take fancy vacations, and living in a classy subdivision. It is a life unbalance equation; where expenses are greater than income, resulting in a bottomless debt.

Family reunions need not be expensive

Conversely, frugal lifestyle goes in the opposite direction. Handling of money is done properly that results in savings. Spending money is just enough and controlled to provide for the basic needs of the family. Expenses must always be less than income with ample savings as an excess. Reduce unnecessary expenses. Putting diligently certain money for savings account. A habit to save even a small amount. Only buy new cars, clothes, and new gadgets once have a financial freedom. They set goals for the golden years ahead since nobody knows how long we live. Frugal living means spending less than what we have earned.

Picnics, outings, and celebrations

Living without significant debt and having savings for the future results of a comfortable life. With peace and happiness!  The journey will be pleasurable. Debt free people are inspired; feel an overwhelming sense of security.

However, there are situations in life when we are forced into a world of financial distress. Losing jobs, health problems where hospital bills consumed your savings, and other similar events outside our control. Then we realized that money is out of reach. But at least, your savings in the bank, have helped to cushion the impact.

It’s all part of the journey of life —fighting to live another day. Definitely gruesome, but for those who earn a meager income, frugal lifestyle becomes a necessity!

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Keep the Secrets to Yourself

                  By Vic Odarve

Just keep the secrets to yourself. It feels you safe, free from embarrassment and stays out of trouble. Sharing the secrets to somebody may put your safety in jeopardy, and if not properly exercise with caution may result in miserable endings. Further, once the secrets are exposed, the feeling of embarrassment to friends and relatives during any social activities is likely the consequences. Worst, if the secrets are shared to some people that could not be trusted, it will spread exponentially like virus, and it sparks trouble and ended in an unhappy ending and possible retaliation. Whether the secrets are yours or shared with your friends, you always feel better and safer by not sharing it to anyone. It is better to conceal the secrets to yourself.

Keep your mouth shut

Keep the secrets to yourself for your personal safety. There are times in our life that secrecy seems the only path of least resistance of our existence. Exposing the secrets may lead to a potential conflict and take a terrible toll in our life. For instance, in order to avoid trouble and for her own safety, a grandmother revealed on her deathbed of a child she had out of wedlock. The same was true to an actress with an illicit love affair with the husband of her best friend was known only in her dying days. It would be difficult for a mother to reveal that one of her siblings that clearly did not look like the rest of her family that he is not part of the biological family. After her husband had died, she did not share with others about this child even to her best friends. In most cases, forging school results, engaging in witchcraft ceremonies and sex related activities are secrets usually held for a lifetime.

Gossips and rumors-exposing the secrets

Keeping the secrets to yourself is one way to avoid embarrassment. Our world is very much bigger than we think. We do not know that some of our best friend may spread the dark secret to somebody with malicious intent and may damage our reputation. That was the case of a former Justice Secretary who shared her secrets to her lover on how to raise millions of pesos for her campaign to get a senatorial seat. At the end, it was her lover who is also her security aide and alleged bagman, came as witness during a court hearing. Her world turned upside down, and she landed to a prison cell. Apart from embarrassment, exposed secrets are annoying and frustrating. Oftentimes, it is exaggerated and misinterpreted such that it always negatively portrays the person’s personality and character. Sometimes, you realized that some of your friends in a company was a big mouth that they cannot keep things to themselves. In order to prevent embarrassment, remain the secrets to yourself.

By keeping the secrets to yourself, you are averting troubles. It is our human nature that we commit mistakes. It is a part of our life. Because her husband/partner could no longer give her enjoyment of several years due to health problems, she sometimes goes out for massage and finds somebody to comfort her problems. My friend, a Math professor confided to me that his biggest secret is that he is a convicted felon, had been arrested once for a sexual offends and twice against driving under the influence of alcohol. Because of these, he spent 6 months behind bars as sentence. He is a member to a professional organization that would boot him immediately if anyone would expose his conviction, and he still fears that someone may discover what he is hiding. Secrets involving sexless marriage, extramarital affairs, sex adventure, and sexuality often hide a sense of shame and when revealed it can be transformed as rumors. It is shocking and upsetting if one fine day you discover out your friend is spreading your shameful secret that started as rumors. It really hurts and breaks relationships once it began to escalate. So, in order to prevent these troubles, keep the secrets to yourself.

Life is like a sunset at its best…tranquility of life when secret is not exposed

No matter how careful and cautious you are, if the secrets are exposed it has devastating impacts on any relationships. Exposing the secrets can interfere with any relationship and lurking your life into trouble. As negative emotion begins to flow, it may result to an ugly ending. Your exposed secrets may destroy you, family, friends, and relationship. It has a devastating impact on marriages that ended in divorces, separation and broken homes. In our world today where staying out of any formed into trouble is very much advisable, one sure way of effectively achieving is by keeping the secrets to ourselves.

Keeping some of your life secrets does better than harm. If sharing remains the latter option, think it twice before you do it with selective people. Jesus, on his transfiguration with Elijah and Moses, commanded Peter and James and his brother John not to inform anyone what they had just seen up high in the mountain. The Bible narrated the event as follows.

5 Peter was still speaking when a bright cloud covered them in its shadow, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, my Chosen One. Listen to him.” 6 On hearing the voice, the disciples fell to the ground, full of fear. 7 But Jesus came, touched them and said, “Stand up, do not be afraid.” 8 When they raised their eyes, they no longer saw anyone except Jesus. 9 And as they came down the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they had just seen, until the Son of Man be raised from the dead. Matthew 17: 1-9

There are secrets that must always be kept secret. This is so because telling the world about them — however much you share and care — nothing but will not bear you any good. Secrets are powerful but by keeping the secrets to yourself it feels you safe, free from embarrassment, and stay out of trouble.

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Transformation in Math and Spiritual Worlds

                    By Vic Odarve

Only few people believe that transformation offers greater understanding in math and spiritual worlds. It gives a short cut and easier solution in complex math operations; offers another level of understanding and challenges beyond the scope of current theories in a higher dimension not seen before. It paves the passage into an understanding of the world beyond our finite mind and enable us to connect into the unknown. Since time immemorial, mankind is slowly trying to decipher the secrets in math and spiritual worlds through transformation.

Teaching Math Transformations

Mathematical transformations, as another method of solving mathematics, enable the students’ thorough understanding. Most transformations give a short cut solution, easier to manipulate, and eliminate difficult traditional calculations. As mathematicians try to squeeze our mental faculties in finding shortcuts in some of our established mathematical concepts, they find out that transformations at some level can solve problems much simpler as traditional methods can offer. Transformation is another avenue in a realm of mathematics. It is another passageway. It is like wormholes that scientists want to explore in an intergalactic voyage into the unknown. Wormholes are shortcuts through time and space.

Most common mathematical transformations are logarithms, Laplace transforms, z transforms, etc. Transformation makes unconventional and difficult problems easier. It is just like asking the result of addition VI + XII? To make the computation easier, transform these Roman numerals to Arabic and transform back the answer into Roman numeral. That is, 6 + 12 = 18 or simply VI + XII = XVIII. That’s it. Simply amazing! The same case of logarithm where it transforms multiplication and division processes into a mere addition and subtraction, respectively. Laplace transformation does the same trick. Laplace transformation shown in the figure above changes differential and integral equations into multiplication and division algebraic polynomial expressions. Z-Transforms, a discrete equivalent of Laplace transforms, is another type of transformation used in signal processing, economics, and related fields. As our knowledge and understanding of our environment becomes more complex, the need of these transformations is necessary.

Faith transforms mankind to eternal God

Not only mathematics employs transformation. The bible, the source of our moral foundation of our Christian world, employs transformation to let mankind understands the messages from God. Biblical people transform themselves to a certain level, from flesh into spirit being, to enable them to talk with God. It is in this way that God the infinite can communicate mankind the finite. Revelation, for instance, John transforms into spirit form that enable him to write a book of prophesy on how mankind lives now to the end of time. (Rev 1:10) Still in spirit form the angel shows him the events that will lead to the end of history of mankind.

God, dwells in heaven, transforms Himself from spirit in human form to meet Abraham on his plan for Sodom and Gomorrah destruction. In that concluding encounter, Abraham said” What am I Lord, I am only dust and ashes”. Exodus 18:27.  Death is another transformation. Death is not the end of our existence. It is just a transformation from flesh to spirit – another level of existence, thereby enables us to unite with God in his kingdom. It is a spiritual kingdom. God is spirit and we too face Him in spirit.  Man is a spirit, with body and soul. Man’s spirit is an immaterial part that separates from the physical body after his death. Whether we like it or not, one day we all transform from physical body into spiritual existence. The bible says,

” So I want to teach you this mystery: although not all of us will die, all of us have to be transformed, in an instant, at the sound of the trumpet. You have heard of the last trumpet; then in the twinkling of an eye, the dead will be raised imperishable, while we shall be transformed.” 1 Corinthians 15, 50-51.

Thus, with various transformations, math understanding deepens and spiritual wisdom heightens.

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