I am Related to Nicanor Reyes, Sr- FEU Founder and Educator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicanor_Reyes_Sr.

Nicanor B. Reyes, Sr. (1894-1945) was a pioneering Filipino educator and the founder of Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila. Born in the Philippines, Reyes pursued higher education in the United States, earning a degree in commerce from New York University and a master's degree from Columbia University. His academic journey was marked by a commitment to bringing modern education to the Philippines. In 1928, Reyes returned to his homeland, where he became a professor and later the dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines. Recognizing the need for accessible higher education, he established FEU in 1933, which quickly became one of the leading private universities in the country, known for its progressive curriculum and emphasis on business and finance. Reyes's life was tragically cut short during World War II when he was killed in the Battle of Manila in 1945. His legacy endures through FEU, which continues to be a significant educational institution in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, my photo of the Day: Significance of Glowing Stones:

The glowing stones in Scenic Alchemy's post likely symbolize inner light, positivity, and spiritual growth. In various cultures and belief systems, glowing or luminescent stones are often associated with:

Spiritual guidance and enlightenment
Healing and balance
Connection to nature and the universe
Inner peace and positivity


Finally, here are 15 dark truths about history and the world:
Historical Disasters and Tragedies
The Dancing Plague of 1518: Hundreds of people in Strasbourg, France, began dancing uncontrollably and couldn't stop for days, resulting in several deaths.The Year Without Summer: A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused global temperatures to drop, leading to a "year without summer" in 1816, with devastating effects on farming and human life.The Radium Girls: Female factory workers handling radium developed severe illnesses and died due to radiation poisoning.The Halifax Explosion: A ship accident in 1917 killed 2,000 people and left 9,000 injured.The Great Stink of 1858: London's River Thames was filled with sewage and human waste, causing virus outbreaks and death.
Bizarre and Unexplained Events
The Great Emu War: Australian soldiers were unable to control a large number of emus that were destroying crops, and the emus were eventually declared the winners.The Meat Shower: Chunks of meat fell from the sky in Kentucky, later explained as vulture vomit.The Tunguska Asteroid: A massive asteroid exploded over Siberia, causing widespread destruction and forest fires.
Dark Historical Facts
Cannibalism among Pioneers: The Donner Party resorted to cannibalism to survive after becoming stranded in the snow.Whale Attack Survival: Survivors of a whale attack in 1820 were forced to eat their dead companions to stay alive.Hiroo Onoda's Jungle Life: A Japanese soldier spent 30 years in the jungle, believing World War II was still ongoing.
Other Dark Truths
Syphilis Epidemic: The 1495 syphilis epidemic swept across Europe, causing widespread suffering and disfigurement.Lake Nyos Disaster: A toxic gas release from a volcanic lake killed over 1,700 people in Cameroon.Coffin Birth: In rare cases, a deceased pregnant woman's body can expel the fetus due to decomposition.Prion Diseases: Mis folded proteins in the brain can cause fatal diseases with no known cure.




Personal Note: Yesterday, Ditas had a car accident on her way to pick me up for our Easter Dinner in Benicia at my son residence. Luckily, she was not seriously hurt( 4 hrs at the John Muir Emergency Room), but her car was a wreck. The old lady that hit her run a red light. I wonder, if we should have strict driving laws for seniors. I believe after the age of 80 or earlier depending on your health or eyes, all seniors should not drive. Agree?