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We knew these long term symptomatic relief (quality of life) offered by total joints surgery for quite sometime already. But why isn’t it given as an option to osteoarthritic patients 65 years old and above is not clear either.

This study (” Joint Replacement Surgery in Elderly Patients With Severe Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee“) by doctors at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (Vol. 168 No. 13, July 14, 2008) said so in their conclusion.

Conclusions: Elderly patients who had hip or knee replacements for severe OA took several weeks to recover but experienced excellent long-term outcomes. Physicians often do not discuss joint replacement surgery with elderly patients who might benefit.

So how many physicians actually give the option of Hip or Knee Surgery to patients with severe osteoarthritis?Or even discuss the option to their patients? Is it the cost?The knowledge about the surgery?Outcomes?

If ever you need information on this, the author will freely discuss this options with you, their physicians.

Filed under: Opportunities for physicians in practice, Perspectives in orthopedic training

Israel must be the luckiest country in the world.
One of the richest and undoubtedly the mightiest in the Middle East, Israel is getting further windfall.
US President-elect Barack Obama has just committed to Israeli security once he sits at the Oval Office. Last Monday, I heard the same assurance from British PM Gordon Brown when he [...]

Filed under: Gordon Brown, Israel, Knesset, Middle East, President-elect Barack Obama, Security, World Affairs, peace, policeman of the world, weapons of mass destruction

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2008) – Mayor Corazon Grafilo (left) and other officials distribute part of at least 3,000 volumes of “Reading Readiness” workbooks Tuesday, July 22. All grade I pupils of the 27 primary and elementary schools of Alabel are receiving the workbook. This is part of “Aral Tayo’, a program initiated last year [...]

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May tampo ako kay Kulot.

Hindi naman bayolenteng tao si Kulot. Ni minsan hindi nya ako napagbuhatan ng kamay. Ni sampal, kurot o duro, hindi nya nagawa.

At ito ang dahilan kung bakit ako may tampo sa kanya.

Naisip ko lang kasi, dapat may drama ang buhay namin. Sobrang peaceful kasi. Walang away, walang hiwalayan the past year.

Matagal-tagal na rin akong di nakaranas ng DDD o Deep Down

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ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2008) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (right) delivers volumes of “Reading Readiness” workbooks to a Grade I classroom Tuesday, July 22. Reproduction for a 1:1 ratio of Grade I pupil to workbook was made possible by Alcantara Foundation and Southern Philippines Power Corporation.
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ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2008) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks to Grade I pupils Tuesday, July 22, during the delivery of workbooks. At least 3,000 volumes of “Reading Readiness” workbooks are distributed to all Grade I pupils of the 27 primary and elementary schools of Alabel. This is part of “Aral Tayo’, a [...]

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Cosplay this, Manila boys and gals! This is about as original as it gets.Seriously, now: on a lark, I decided to head over to the People’s Park at 7am this morning. Good thing, too, as I caught high school students from Assumption College of Davao pr…

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The weather’s been cold, just like what it was since I arrived last Tuesday. The deafening silence, the foggy path to work and the unbearable cold just makes everything so sad.

Work has been good to me. I can forget the good times that I shared with Athens, auntie, uncle and my cousins in Sydney. But as soon as I get a morsel of time alone with myself, I can’t help but get teary-eyed. I

Filed under: lonely, wyd 2008

If you’re looking for a Compact DIsk than can handle several gigs of data… then this is the CD that you are looking for!
The Blue-ray Disk!
This Blue-ay disk from ritek can handle up to 25G!!! There’s a Writeable and re-writeable disk to suit your needs. Costs P350 and P650 respectively via CDR King.
Come to think [...]

Filed under: Computers, blue ray disk, blue-ray, blue-ray cd, cd, compact disk

I watched The Dark Knight last night for the third time (technically, third, because when I watched it on the opening day I repeated it being late for 20 mins on the second to the last screening), because (a) I decided to waste whatever was left with m…

Filed under: a day in the life

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2008) – Grade I pupils start reading their book distributed Tuesday, July 22, by donors and local officials. Reproduction for a 1:1 ratio of Grade I pupil to workbook was made possible by Alcantara Foundation and Southern Philippines Power Corporation.
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No, I am no expert in BBQ.
And certainly I did not expect to land in the front page of the Mindanao Daily Mirror yesterday over grilling.

Well, I did not grill anyone at the City Council last Tuesday. I actually asked three simple questions from the representative of the World Bank - International Finance Corporation (IFC) [...]

Filed under: City Council, Governance, International Finance Corporation, World Bank, business permits, doing business, grilling, time-motion study, zoning certificate

Philippine Sports Commissioner Ambrocio de Luna (center) receives a plaque of appreciation from So Kim Cheng Foundation chair Dominic So Peng Kee (left) as guest speaker during the So Kim Cheng Sports Awards Tuesday night. That’s me on the right assisting.

De Luna started his speech by quoting Davao Olympian diver Shiela Mae Perez, who is [...]

Filed under: Beijing Olympics, Davao Olympian, Philippine Sports Commission, Sheila Mae Perez, So Kim Cheng Awards, Sports, activities

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3 out of 5 examinees passed the Special Certification Examination in Ocular Pharmacology for Optometrist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Optometry in Manila this July 2008.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, August 4, 2008 but [...]

Filed under: Optometrists

Whether you’re attending the first WordCamp in the Philippines (and the second in all of Asia) or not, here’s a chance for you to get cool merchandise!
The WordCamp Philippines 2008 T-shirt comes in 2 colors: royal blue and maroon. They’re selling for P400 each for small, medium and large; P450 for extra-large.
Sizes come in two [...]

Filed under: Announcements, t-shirts, wordcamp philippines

Check ‘em out!!
We have WordCamp t-shirts that are available for ordering right here. There are two colors: royal blue and maroon. They’re selling for P400 each — tailored, great fit, the works! You’ll also get your hands on WordPress t-shirts and mugs, but that’ll be for the event proper. For now, you can order WordCamp [...]

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Matthew 13: 10-17
Jer 2: 1-3. 7-8. 12-13 / Ps 36: 6-11
To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
(Matthew 13:11)
Come Holy Spirit as I write,
Guide this hand that Your Word be told;
Dispel this darkness, be my light,
Let this bear fruit a [...]

Filed under: Holy Spirit, Parables, Wisdom

BUTUANCITY-Another Butuan City-bound airconditioned passenger bus owned by Bachelor Express Inc. was victimized by highway robbers Tuesday morning (July 22) at the vicinity of Sitio Binganan, Barangay San Andres, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, an official report from Caraga Police Office here said.
Police said the Bachelor passenger bus with body number 4940 bound for Butuan City [...]

Filed under: Feature, News

After much careful perusal of the Internet, here are my nominees for Janette Toral’s Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs of 2008:
You Got Tech - The tech blog for non-techies.
Bloggers Da Who - The blind item blog that I hope I’ll never be featured on.
Rarely Ordered - Food blog about overlooked menu items. Very interesting [...]

Filed under: Blogging

The full list of fellows at this year’s Iowa International Writing Program is online. I will join a pretty interesting bunch of writers from countries like Iran, Syria, Austria, New Zealand, Argentina, Bahrain, Israel, China, Venezuela, Russia, Macedon…

Filed under: Events, iwp, writing

BUTUAN CITY- Families of six victims of enforced disappearance gone missing since October 14, 2000 in Trento, Agusan del Sur scored court victory after Regional Trial Court Judge Dante Luz N. Villacrucis of Branch 6 Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur RTC meted guilty verdict against suspect in the abduction of the six workers.
In his sixteen pages [...]

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After tackling the effect of condom failure rates on population growth, let’s look at the failure rates on the spread of HIV.I’ll pose it as an ACM-type programming question. Ready?Problem: Given a population of 100 swingers who have sexual intercours…

Filed under: Culture, Interesting, Politics

PSC-Mindanao Satellite Office head Joseph B. Encabo presides over the meeting attended by  local sports coordinators and Jonathan Miral of Medco (extreme left). At extreme right is PSC consultant Ed Fernandez.
The PSC-Mindanao Satellite Office guys are busy nowadays.
First, they will be getting ready for the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) Games in November in Brunei.
They are urging local [...]

Filed under: Arafura Games, BIMP - EAGA, Brunei, Darwin, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, PSC, Tubod, australia

I often wonder why I can’t stand to listen to music when I’m reading, writing or studying… I find music a distraction… but when I’m coding that’s a different story… stick an earphone in me and I can spew code like a run away pasta machine… weird…
I can have people talking and the tv [...]

Filed under: General

BUTUAN CITY- Different indigenous people’s groups in Mindanao will have their own State of the Indigenous People’s Address (SIPA) to coincide with President Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 28).
The lumad groups own SONA dubbed as SIPA is aimed to partly assess the implementation of Indigenous People’s Rights Act or IPRA [...]

Filed under: Feature, News

The first thing I did when I got to the office was go to the bathroom and ahmm do my business. When I was about to throw my tissue in the trashcan, I noticed a crumpled letter. I can read out the words “kaya”, “seryoso” and “i love you” and concluded t…

Filed under: General Gibberish

It’s 3:34 p.m. and Executive Secretary Ed Ermita has just announced in Malacanang the appointment of former Senator Ralph Recto as Director General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).
My earlier post - Cabinet revamp - on this looming development proved to be true.
His appointment is to take effect immediately.
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Filed under: Economy, Governance, NEDA, Ralph Recto, cabinet appointments, cabinet revamp, socio-economic planning

Filinvest Land has taken a shot against the Davao City Council for allegedly favoring Ayala Land. Filinvest has complained that the council has been dragging its feet in approving Filinvest’s request for land reclassification even though it has fully supported Ayala Land’s plans in the city.
What Filinvest fails to point out is that their [...]

Filed under: Davao City, Environment

BUTUAN CITY - At least two soldiers were wounded and eleven firearms were seized by suspected New People’s Army rebels in two separate NPA raids in two copper and gold mining firms in Barangay Datal Nabong, in Kiblawan town morning of Sunday and another mining firm in Malita town, Sunday afternoon, all Davao del [...]

Filed under: Feature, News

Just dashing off this quick post, possibly for expansion in the near future.Artificial contraceptives are not a hundred percent effective. Each method has its own failure rate. Given the such a failure rate and a starting population size, what is the…

Filed under: Culture, Interesting, Politics

New Toyota Leesburg VA

I’m introducing the largest Toyota dealer in Virginia and that is Koons Toyota! I am sure Koons Toyota would be your number one choice when it comes to new Toyotas in Leesburg, VA.

Why Toyota ?

Toyota just introduced new technologies to the Leesburg, VA area and here are some of them:

• it includes one of the first mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicles
• Advanced Parking Guidance System (automatic parking)
• a four-speed electronically controlled automatic with buttons for power and economy shifting
• an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Koons Toyota has the best selection of new Toyotas in Leesburg, VA area that I am sure you would love to check out. Why not give Koons Toyota a visit? And you can test drive any Toyota car, van, truck or SUV you want.
Koons Toyota address: Koons Tysons Toyota Scion 8610 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

These Toyota brands include Scion and Lexus and the corporation is part of the Toyota Group. And there’s a free Toyota Emergency Car Care Kit whenever you purchase.

So, if ever you need more information, you can always call their Toll Free Number: Call Toll-Free: 888-530-8445

http://www.NewToyotaLeesburgVA.com

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The Davao sports community had a grand party last night at the Grand Regal Hotel for the 14th So Kim Cheng Sports Awards. It was a true celebration for the dedication of our local sports heroes who excelled in various sports disciplines here and abroad.
Two of our awardees did not make it last night. They [...]

Filed under: Beijing Olympics, Davao Olympic athletes, Davao sports, Ferdie Lintuan, Manny Pacquaio, Olympic Games, So Kim Cheng Awards, Sports, Vic Sai, activities, sports council

According to the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asia Economic Monitor, the days of cheap food are numbered as increased demand, supply problems and the upsurge of the biofuel industry will forever keep the price of food at current levels.
While also here in the Philippines there is a more heated debate on Population Control being waged [...]

Filed under: Food vs Fuel

I received my P100.00 load (call and text credits) from uMobile for the month of July!

Although i haven’t received any ads.. the load was credited to me via Ad Rewards.
Thanks uMobile!

Filed under: Mobile, My Opinion/ Sugestion/ Advice, cure, cure umobile, smart umobile, umobile network, ümobile

The biggest blogging event of the year and the first in the Philippines is nearing.. WordCamp Philippines 2008!

Happening on September 6, 2008 at the College of Saint Benilde, Taft Avenue, Manila.
It is being organized by Mindanao Bloggers..a nd i’m proud to say that i’m one of them.. and that i’ve registered for this event…
So, what [...]

Filed under: Davao Events, worcamp 2008, wordcamp, wordcamp philippines

As chair of the Committee on Appointments & Government Reorganization, I sponsored yesterday at the City Council the Concurrence Resolution for the appointment of our new City Engineer.
Mayor Rody Duterte named Engr. Jose Dureza Gestuveo, Jr. as the new head of the our engineering office. His plantilla position is City Government Department Head II that [...]

Filed under: Ayala Center Davao, City Council, City Engineer, Engr. Jose Gestuveo, Governance, Jesus Dureza, Jr., Mayor Rody Duterte, drainage, traffic management, urban planning

BUTUAN CITY- An Overseas Filipinos Worldwide group gladly announced today the formation of a political group they called Partdong Pandaigdigang Pilipino or PPP
Grace Cabactulan who is one of the convenor of United States- based Global Filipino Nation (GFN) said PPP is planning to be a national party and hinting it may partially participate in the [...]

Filed under: Feature, News

Matthew 13: 1-9
Jer 1: 1. 4-10 / Ps 71: 1-6, 15 and 17
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. He who has ears, let him hear.
(Matthew 13:9)
Our Lord Jesus reveals the Truth
To souls who seek the mysterious,
But His words will never bear [...]

Filed under: Community, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Service, Spiritual Nourishment

BUTUAN CITY- Suspected New People’s Army rebels ambushed a mini-cruiser military vehicle almost noon Sunday in the vicinity of Purok 9, Barangay Osmeňa, La Paz, Agusan del Sur wounding an army officer, report reaching Caraga Police Regional Office here.
Police report said government troopers belonging the Alpha Company of the 26th IB *th Infantry Division [...]

Filed under: Feature, News

Great article here on what approach one should use when coding in PHP.
I myself prefer Procedural Programming in PHP because of the speed benefits, but I do Object Oriented Programming (OOP) once in a while for the very purpose of being able to put it on my resume *snicker*
I have to point out [...]

Filed under: Coder, General