6 Reasons why Politics is Dirty

1. Win at all costs

2. political assassinations
3. Lies and deceits
4. Character Assassination
5. Ballot box snatching
6. Corruption
Aristotle's word for ‘politics’ is politikê, which is short for politikê epistêmê or ‘political science’. It belongs to one of the
three main branches of science, which Aristotle distinguishes by their ends or objects. Politics is a practical science, since
it is concerned with the noble action or happiness of the citizens (although it resembles a productive science in that it
seeks to create, preserve, and reform political systems). Aristotle thus understands politics as a normative or prescriptive
discipline rather than as a purely empirical or descriptive inquiry.
Aristotle (b. 384 – d. 322 BCE), was a Greek philosopher, logician, and scientist. Along with his teacher Plato, Aristotle is
generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political
theory. Aristotle was born in Stagira in northern Greece, and his father was a court physician to the king of Macedon. As
a young man he studied in Plato's Academy in Athens. After Plato's death he left Athens to conduct philosophical and
biological research in Asia Minor and Lesbos, and he was then invited by King Philip II of Macedon to tutor his young son,
Alexander the Great. Soon after Alexander succeeded his father, consolidated the conquest of the Greek city-states, and
launched the invasion of the Persian Empire. Aristotle returned as a resident alien to Athens, and was a close friend of
Antipater, the Macedonian viceroy. At this time (335–323 BCE) he wrote, or at least worked on, some of his major
treatises, including the Politics. When Alexander died suddenly, Aristotle had to flee from Athens because of his
Macedonian connections, and he died soon after. Aristotle's life seems to have influenced his political thought in various
ways: his interest in biology seems to be expressed in the naturalism of his politics; his interest in comparative politics and
his sympathies for democracy as well as monarchy may have been encouraged by his travels and experience of diverse
political systems; he criticizes harshly, while borrowing extensively, from Plato's Republic, Statesman, and Laws; and his
own Politics is intended to guide rulers and statesmen, reflecting the high political circles in which he moved.
The government has three interdependent branches: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch.
The powers of the branches are vested by the Constitution of the Philippines in the following: Legislative power is vested
in the two-chamber Congress of the Philippines—the Senate is the upper chamber and the House of Representatives is
the lower chamber.
Executive power is exercised by the government under the leadership of the President. Judicial power is vested in the
courts with the Supreme Court of the Philippines as the highest judicial body.
Political Science vs Politics
Political science deals with the origin of politics, forms of government in various countries, the various rights of people in
a country, the role of the ruling party and the opposition party, and such other topics. On the other hand, the word
‘politics’ refers to the state of affairs of a country. The affairs of a country are of course directed towards the welfare of
its countrymen.
The word ‘politics’ is used figuratively nowadays exactly in the opposite sense. If a move is not explicable by the commoner
then it is termed a political move. That, which is incomprehensible is often called political in sense. Sometimes, the word
‘politics’ refers to political principles.
Political science, on the other hand, deals with the theory and practice of politics. It analyses the various political systems
across the globe all through the different centuries. Political events and conditions are often given importance in the study
of political science.
In fact, it can be said that political science integrates itself with other branches of knowledge as well, including,
anthropology, economics, international relations, sociology, history, and law. It is interesting to note that political science
has relevance to psychology and comparative politics, as well.
A person who is adept in the knowledge of political science is often referred to by the name ‘political scientist’. On the
other hand, a person who is adept in politics and administration is often called by the name, ‘politician’.
The Five Ws, Five Ws and one H, 5W1H, or the Six Ws are questions whose answers are considered basic in information-
gathering or problem-solving. What? Who? Where? When? Why?
Nerve Cell
We all respond to the external stimulations. We withdraw our hands if we came in contact with the hot substances. Even
a single celled amoeba, if poked with a fine glass needle, it responds to stimulation by withdrawing its pseudopodia. This
reaction is caused by our nerve cells.
A human body is made up f number of cells. A nerve cell is defined as the cells of nervous system, which controls all types
of body activities. The nerve cells are specialized cells, which transmits message from one part to another part of the body.
All cellular organisms have evolved a coordinating system by which messages can be received and transmitted very rapidly
to organs, enabling them to respond to an environmental change. The system which is responsible for this process is called
as nervous system. The functional units of nervous system are nerve cell.
Types of Nerve Cells
Nerve cells are classified based on the type of the message they transmits
Sensory nerve cell - The nerve cell that transfer the information about stimuli such as light, heat or chemicals from both
inside and outside of our body to our central nervous system.
Motor nerve cell 0- The nerve cell that passes the instructions from our central nervous system to other parts of our body.
For example – to muscles or to our glands
Association nerve cell- The nerve cell, which connects to our sensory and motor neurons.
Nerve Cell FunctionBack to Top
Communication and coordination,
Sensory nerves, which carries the message to brain.
Allows us to react to a stimulus.
They conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
It carries messages from other neurons to a cell body.
A receptor cell receives the stimulus and this generates electrical activity in a neighboring nerve cell. The afferent or
sensory neuron conducts a specific effector system, which may be a muscle or a gland.
Nerve Cell StructureBack to Top
The shape and the sizes of the nerve cells vary as they are small, big and thus the size keeps on varying. Compare to other
cells in our body, the nerve cells also have quite similar structures like - cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosome
and endoplasmic reticulum.
Nerve Cell Parts and Functions
Dendrites - A branching fibers with a surface lined with synaptic receptors, which is responsible for receiving the
information from other neurons. It also collects and stores all incoming information from axon terminals.
Axon - It carries the impulses away from the cell.
Soma - It contains the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosome, and other structures found in nerve cells. It is also responsible for
the metabolic work of the neuron.
Presynaptic Terminals - They are the end points of an axon, which is responsible for releasing chemicals to communicate
with other neurons.
 Seaweed Salad Recipe (Ensaladang Lato)

Ingredients
¼ lb. lato (or sea grapes), rinsed
1 large plum tomato cored and diced
1 medium red onion, minced
¼ cup white vinegar
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon granulated white sugar

Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, tomato, and onion. Stir to mix.
2. Add the lato or sea grapes. Toss. Let it stay for at last 10 minutes.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 3

Ensaladang Filipino Recipe

Ingredients
2 medium chinese eggplant
1 medium plum tomato, sliced and half
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced in half
½ cup cane or white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shrimp paste

Instructions
1. Heat-up the grill. Grill the eggplant, onion, and tomato. The onion and tomato should only be grilled
for 3 minutes per side, while the eggplant should be grilled longer until the inner part is fully cooked and
soft. This should take around 10 to 12 minutes per side or more.
2. Once the eggplant, tomato, and onion are done, peel the skin from the eggplant and slice. Slice the
tomato and onion, as well. Arrange in a serving plate.
3. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir. Make sure that the salt and
sugar dissolves completely. Pour over the tomato, eggplant, and onion.
4. Serve with shrimp paste on the side.
Share and enjoy

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2
 Caesar Salad

Ingredients
8 leaves romaine lettuce, cleaned and separated
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Egg yolks from 2 pieces raw eggs
A dash of ground black pepper
A dash of salt
½ cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 ½ cup croutons
¼ cup lemon juice

Instructions
1. Combine garlic and olive oil in a large mixing bowl then whisk. Allow to sit for 15 minutes for the
garlic juices to mix well with the oil.
2. Put-in the egg yolks and then whisk until properly distributed.
3. Add-in the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice then mix well.
4. Put-in half of the parmesan cheese then whisk until the texture become smooth.
5. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces then place them in the large bowl with the rest of the
mixture.
6. Toss the leaves to evenly distribute the mixture.
7. Add the croutons and the remaining parmesan cheese then toss once more.
8. Transfer to a salad plate then pour-in your favorite salad dressing on top.
9. Serve right away. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2
 Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients
1 (16 oz) pack tri color rotini pasta, cooked according to package instructions
2 medium red bell pepper, roasted and chopped or 1/2 cup chopped pimento
3/4 cup chopped black olives
3 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Procedure
1. In a large bowl, combine pasta, bell pepper, olives, and broccoli. Gently toss.
2. Pour-in olive oil.
3. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper. Toss.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve. Share and enjoy!

Number of servings (yield): 4

Potato and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients
1½ lbs small red potatoes
1 lb fresh green beans, ends removed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh dill
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water

Instructions
1. Boil water in a cooking pot.
2. Put-in the potatoes and boil for 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Remove the potatoes and set aside to cool down. Meanwhile, place the green beans in boiling water
and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove the green beans from the cooking pot and place in a bowl with cold water. This will retain
the color and texture of the beans.
5. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, dill, white wine vinegar, salt, and ground black
pepper then mix well.
6. Slice the boiled potatoes into quarters then toss them along with the green beans in the mixture.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Transfer to a serving plate then serve.
Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 3
 Tuna Salad Recipe

Ingredients
2 cans (14 ounces) white tuna
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cheddar cheese
1 medium white onion, minced
⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup minced celery
½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Drain the liquid from the tuna and then place the tuna in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise, parmesan and cheddar cheeses, onion, celery, garlic powder, and white sugar. 3.
Gently mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
4. Try to taste the mixture and then add salt and pepper as needed.
5. Serve. You can make sandwiches, wraps, and finger food out of this recipe. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2