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Noynoying. Lol.

Noynoying. Lol. XD Noynoying (pronounced noy-noy-YING ) is a protest gimmick in the form of neologism which critics of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III have used to call attention to what they claim is the "do-nothing" work ethic and inaction of Aquino over emergency response and rising oil prices. The term is in reference to Aquino's nickname, Noynoy. It added the " Noynoying " term also taps into old Philippine folk tales about Juan Tamad , who tries to get by doing the least amount of work to get by. Since its first documented usage in October 2011, the term was used as a form of protest against Aquino, wherein protesters performed " Noynoying " poses such as sitting idly while resting their heads on one hand and doing nothing. The act had since gone viral on the Internet, while MalacaƱang was confident it will not catch on with the public. The term was first documented in the October 8, 2011, issue ...

The Antidote to Worry

The Antidote to Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Some of us are more prone to anxiety than others. Yet as we read in today's passage, persistent worry is not our calling as Christians. We need not be anxious about tomorrow if we are serving Jesus, for while we may not get all of our wants, He will certainly give us all of our needs. If you are struggling with anxiety this day, take your eyes off yourself and do a good deed for another person. Then, ask God to help you learn how to trust in Him confidently. For further study: Matthew 6:25-34 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA) 25 Therefore I say to you, be not solicitous for your life, what you shall eat, nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than the meat: and the body more than the raiment?     26 Behold the birds of the air, for they neither sow, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns: and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not you of much more value than they?   ...

Australia: MEO Australia renews WA-360-P and increases interest

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Australia: MEO Australia renews WA-360-P and increases interest 08 Mar 2012 Key Points: Designated Authority grants 5 year renewal of WA-360-P MEO participating interest increases to 62.5% MEO Australia has advised that  Commonwealth – Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority (the 'Designated Authority') has granted a five year renewal of Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-360-P commencing 6th March 2012. The renewal includes the mandatory relinquishment of seven of the original 15 graticular blocks which comprised the permit and retention of eight graticular blocks. The minimum work program commitment in the first permit year includes the purchase of the portion of the existing Foxhound multi-client 3D seismic survey acquired in the permit during 2009. The previously announced withdrawal of Petrobras International Braspetro and Rankin Trend  (a wholly owned subsidiary of Moby Oil & Gas ), takes effect coincident with this renewal, which marks ...