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Google artist themes unveiled
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Let the world-class artists and innovators grace your personalized Google homepage. Today, Google reveals its eclectic art gallery with a lineup of colorful graphics.
The panoramic decorations, known as "skins", are contributed by nearly 70 prominent artists from 17 countries. You'd see the work of children's photographer Anne Geddes, the cartoon editor of The New Yorker, Robert Mankoff, the fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg and Oscar de la Renta, and many more.
Customize your Google "iGoogle" and drape the skins around the Google's search box.
Here are other sample designs.
Like them? Visit Google designs.
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The panoramic decorations, known as "skins", are contributed by nearly 70 prominent artists from 17 countries. You'd see the work of children's photographer Anne Geddes, the cartoon editor of The New Yorker, Robert Mankoff, the fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg and Oscar de la Renta, and many more.Customize your Google "iGoogle" and drape the skins around the Google's search box.
Here are other sample designs.
Like them? Visit Google designs.
Labels: Google
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Top killer diseases in the third-world
According to Reuters, these are the top 10 killer diseases in the developing world, ranked by annual death tolls.
1. Lower respiratory infections - More than 4 million people each year. Mostly pneumonia and other diseases of the lungs, windpipe or bronchial tubes, including Legionnaire's disease.
2. HIV/AIDS - More than 3 million deaths attributed to AIDS in 2004. HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". It erodes the immune system. Infection with HIV has been established as the underlying cause of AIDS, which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Most people with HIV develop signs of AIDS within eight to 15 years unless they receive treatment. AIDS-related deaths are often caused by pneumonia or tuberculosis.
3. Malaria - Death toll is between 1 million and 5 million each year. It is spread through mosquitoes.
4. Diarrhoea - Kills around 2.2 million people each year. It is caused by dysentery, cholera and a host of lesser-known scourges - is a symptom of infection from bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms like microscopic worms. Most diarrhoea-related deaths, particularly in children, are due to dehydration. It is spread through Contaminated water and food.
5. Tuberculosis - Two million people die every year. Symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) include a chronic cough, fever, chills, weakness and weight loss.
6. Measles - An estimated 530,000 measles deaths annually, mostly children. Measles can cause blindness, brain damage and make children susceptible to pneumonia and diarrhoea. Potentially fatal if left untreated. It is highly contagious, spreads through coughing and sneezing.
7. Whooping cough, or pertussis - 200,000 to 300,000 die each year. Highly contagious acute bacterial disease of the respiratory tract. Most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa.
8. Tetanus - 214,000 deaths a year. Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a potentially fatal disease of the central nervous system. Caused by a wound becoming infected with bacteria. Clostridium tetani spores live in soil, so are present everywhere.
9. Meningitis - 174,000 deaths a year. A frequently fatal infection of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Even with early diagnosis and correct treatment, five to 10 percent of patients die. How is it spread? Droplets from the throat or breath. Close contact or sharing eating and drinking utensils can spread the disease.
10. Syphilis - 157,000 deaths a year. Syphilis is primarily spread by sexual contact, though it can be transmitted internally from an infected mother directly to her baby. Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America -- in that order -- experience the highest rates of syphilis.
Sources: Latest available WHO information
via.
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1. Lower respiratory infections - More than 4 million people each year. Mostly pneumonia and other diseases of the lungs, windpipe or bronchial tubes, including Legionnaire's disease.
2. HIV/AIDS - More than 3 million deaths attributed to AIDS in 2004. HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". It erodes the immune system. Infection with HIV has been established as the underlying cause of AIDS, which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Most people with HIV develop signs of AIDS within eight to 15 years unless they receive treatment. AIDS-related deaths are often caused by pneumonia or tuberculosis.
3. Malaria - Death toll is between 1 million and 5 million each year. It is spread through mosquitoes.
4. Diarrhoea - Kills around 2.2 million people each year. It is caused by dysentery, cholera and a host of lesser-known scourges - is a symptom of infection from bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms like microscopic worms. Most diarrhoea-related deaths, particularly in children, are due to dehydration. It is spread through Contaminated water and food.
5. Tuberculosis - Two million people die every year. Symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) include a chronic cough, fever, chills, weakness and weight loss.
6. Measles - An estimated 530,000 measles deaths annually, mostly children. Measles can cause blindness, brain damage and make children susceptible to pneumonia and diarrhoea. Potentially fatal if left untreated. It is highly contagious, spreads through coughing and sneezing.
7. Whooping cough, or pertussis - 200,000 to 300,000 die each year. Highly contagious acute bacterial disease of the respiratory tract. Most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa.
8. Tetanus - 214,000 deaths a year. Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a potentially fatal disease of the central nervous system. Caused by a wound becoming infected with bacteria. Clostridium tetani spores live in soil, so are present everywhere.
9. Meningitis - 174,000 deaths a year. A frequently fatal infection of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Even with early diagnosis and correct treatment, five to 10 percent of patients die. How is it spread? Droplets from the throat or breath. Close contact or sharing eating and drinking utensils can spread the disease.
10. Syphilis - 157,000 deaths a year. Syphilis is primarily spread by sexual contact, though it can be transmitted internally from an infected mother directly to her baby. Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America -- in that order -- experience the highest rates of syphilis.
Sources: Latest available WHO information
via.
Labels: Health
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Windows XP SP3 download?
Windows XP SP3 download availability. A direct link to the Windows XP SP3 download link at Windowsupdate has leaked.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system.
More details on that link on Dailytech.
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system.
More details on that link on Dailytech.
Labels: Windows
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Doctors and nurses involved in the Vicente Sotto Medical Center scandal
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
More names were identified by the DOH. Here is a recent list of doctors and nurses involved in the video "scandal" at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City.
Dr. Marlow Parreño, consultant
Isabelita Remulta, operating room nurse supervisor
Consuelo Ticling, senior operating room nurse
Aida Sumayang, operating room nurse on-call
Dr. Philip Leo Arias, head surgeon
Dr. Angelo Alinawagan, assisting surgeon
Dr. Max Joseph Montecillo, a surgeon at an adjacent operating room
Rosemarie Villareal, nursing attendant
Carmenia Sapio, circulating nurse
There are now nine VSMMC medical personnel facing administrative cases for video-taping the surgery of man who had a perfume canister removed from his anus early this year.
Source: philstar.com
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Dr. Marlow Parreño, consultant
Isabelita Remulta, operating room nurse supervisor
Consuelo Ticling, senior operating room nurse
Aida Sumayang, operating room nurse on-call
Dr. Philip Leo Arias, head surgeon
Dr. Angelo Alinawagan, assisting surgeon
Dr. Max Joseph Montecillo, a surgeon at an adjacent operating room
Rosemarie Villareal, nursing attendant
Carmenia Sapio, circulating nurse
There are now nine VSMMC medical personnel facing administrative cases for video-taping the surgery of man who had a perfume canister removed from his anus early this year.
Source: philstar.com
Labels: Philippine News
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Blog Challenge 1: Top 10 best entries revealed!
First, don't forget to join the 2nd Blog Challenge.
The judges have finally chosen the 10 best entries. They rated each entry according to quality/content, writing style, point of view/insight/logic, and grammar skills.
The 10 finalists will now compete for blogger votes, which will count for 20% of the final score. Final tally of scores and results will be posted on May 11th. Three major winners and 2 merit winners will be selected from the 10 finalists.
Read the 10 best entries here.
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The judges have finally chosen the 10 best entries. They rated each entry according to quality/content, writing style, point of view/insight/logic, and grammar skills.
The 10 finalists will now compete for blogger votes, which will count for 20% of the final score. Final tally of scores and results will be posted on May 11th. Three major winners and 2 merit winners will be selected from the 10 finalists.
Read the 10 best entries here.
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Stop biofuels to fight world hunger
Some top international food scientists Tuesday recommended halting the use of food-based biofuels, such as ethanol, saying it would cut corn prices by 20 percent during a world food crisis.
But even as the scientists were calling for a moratorium, President Bush urged the opposite. He declared the United States should increase ethanol use because of national energy security and high gas prices.
The conflicting messages Tuesday highlighted the ongoing debate over food and fuel needs.
The three senior scientists with an international research consortium pushing a biofuel moratorium said nations need to rethink programs that divert food such as corn and soybeans into fuel, given the burgeoning worldwide food crisis. The group, CGIAR, is a global network that uses science to fight hunger. It is funded by dozens of countries and private foundations.
If leading nations stopped biofuel use this year, it would lead to a price decline in corn by about 20 percent and wheat by about 10 percent from 2009-10, said Joachim von Braun. He heads the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, the policy arm of CGIAR. The United States is the biggest biofuel producer.
He and the other scientists said work should be stepped up on the use of non-grain crops, such as switchgrass, for biofuel.
Another scientist, not associated with the group, agreed with their call for a halt on the use of grain for fuel.
Many issues are causing the food crisis, especially market forces and speculation, but that biofuel use also ranks high among the causes.
Scientists say the diversion of corn and soybeans for fuel helps force prices higher, and removes farm land from food production. Ethanol supporters say the corn used for fuels is the type only fed to livestock. However, other experts say it leads to higher livestock feed prices, thus higher food prices.
Sources on the Net:
International Food Policy Research Institute on food prices:
http://www.ifpri.org/themes/foodprices/foodprices.asp
The World Bank on biofuels' promise and risk:
http://tinyurl.com/5668pu
The White House transcript of President Bush's press conference: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080429-1.html
The Renewable Fuels Association:
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/
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But even as the scientists were calling for a moratorium, President Bush urged the opposite. He declared the United States should increase ethanol use because of national energy security and high gas prices.
The conflicting messages Tuesday highlighted the ongoing debate over food and fuel needs.
The three senior scientists with an international research consortium pushing a biofuel moratorium said nations need to rethink programs that divert food such as corn and soybeans into fuel, given the burgeoning worldwide food crisis. The group, CGIAR, is a global network that uses science to fight hunger. It is funded by dozens of countries and private foundations.
If leading nations stopped biofuel use this year, it would lead to a price decline in corn by about 20 percent and wheat by about 10 percent from 2009-10, said Joachim von Braun. He heads the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, the policy arm of CGIAR. The United States is the biggest biofuel producer.
He and the other scientists said work should be stepped up on the use of non-grain crops, such as switchgrass, for biofuel.
Another scientist, not associated with the group, agreed with their call for a halt on the use of grain for fuel.
Many issues are causing the food crisis, especially market forces and speculation, but that biofuel use also ranks high among the causes.
Scientists say the diversion of corn and soybeans for fuel helps force prices higher, and removes farm land from food production. Ethanol supporters say the corn used for fuels is the type only fed to livestock. However, other experts say it leads to higher livestock feed prices, thus higher food prices.
Sources on the Net:
International Food Policy Research Institute on food prices:
http://www.ifpri.org/themes/foodprices/foodprices.asp
The World Bank on biofuels' promise and risk:
http://tinyurl.com/5668pu
The White House transcript of President Bush's press conference: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080429-1.html
The Renewable Fuels Association:
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/
Labels: Foreign News
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Art of the Kiss / Kissing Techniques - Korean Style
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Art of the Kiss / Kissing Techniques - Korean Style. Not a single word I understood! It is fun to watch the different types of kisses, though. Some look weird. Some feel so erotic, so don't get carried away.
Enjoy the video. After the jump, you'd read few French kissing tips.
French Kissing Tips & Techniques
1. Brush your teeth, get a good bath, nicely groomed and clean and fresh, before meeting the other person. There's nothing worse than kissing the rear end of a garbage truck
2. Get into a comfortable position - you can't kiss if your back feels like it's gonna break. Suggestion - Sit side by side on a comfy sofa.
3. Hold your lover , firmly but gently - don't cause pain. Suggestion would be to hold the shoulders, the neck or gently on the side of the face, one side or both sides.
4. Move your faces closer. Don't bump noses. Suggestion would be the guy angle his face slightly so you don't bump noses.
5. Kiss gently, normal closed lips kissing, and close your eyes. Closing your eyes increases the sensations you feel, and also sets the mood.
6. Continue kissing gently. Get comfortable with simple closed lips, lip-to-lip kissing before going anywhere else.
7. If fine till here, tentatively, slowly and lightly draw your tongue across the other person's lips.
8. Chances are from here, if the other person lightly parts her tongue, slowly explore the other person's tongue in a light licking motion.
9. The tongue has a very sensitive surface, which is why tongue to tongue is the essence of french kissing.
10. After you've tried lightly licking the other person's tongue, you can try sucking on it, wrestling with it ( see if you can hold it to the floor of her mouth ) and other things like that.
11. Explore the other areas of the mouth. Especially the roof of the mouth. Lightly lick, or tickle the area with your tongue.
12. Don't bite. whatever you do, don't bite.
13. Don't swing your tongue round and round like a windmill. Explore lightly, don't drill your way through.
14. Breathe through your nose. Breathe through your nose. I say again, breathe through your nose.
15. Follow so far? You can lightly use your hands too, lightly rubbing the other person. Suggestions, along the waist, along the back, the arms, especially the inside of the arm, the neck, maybe running your fingers through her hair. Again, don't cause pain.
16. Continue kissing.
More techniques from theromantic.com.
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Enjoy the video. After the jump, you'd read few French kissing tips.
French Kissing Tips & Techniques
1. Brush your teeth, get a good bath, nicely groomed and clean and fresh, before meeting the other person. There's nothing worse than kissing the rear end of a garbage truck
2. Get into a comfortable position - you can't kiss if your back feels like it's gonna break. Suggestion - Sit side by side on a comfy sofa.
3. Hold your lover , firmly but gently - don't cause pain. Suggestion would be to hold the shoulders, the neck or gently on the side of the face, one side or both sides.
4. Move your faces closer. Don't bump noses. Suggestion would be the guy angle his face slightly so you don't bump noses.
5. Kiss gently, normal closed lips kissing, and close your eyes. Closing your eyes increases the sensations you feel, and also sets the mood.
6. Continue kissing gently. Get comfortable with simple closed lips, lip-to-lip kissing before going anywhere else.
7. If fine till here, tentatively, slowly and lightly draw your tongue across the other person's lips.
8. Chances are from here, if the other person lightly parts her tongue, slowly explore the other person's tongue in a light licking motion.
9. The tongue has a very sensitive surface, which is why tongue to tongue is the essence of french kissing.
10. After you've tried lightly licking the other person's tongue, you can try sucking on it, wrestling with it ( see if you can hold it to the floor of her mouth ) and other things like that.
11. Explore the other areas of the mouth. Especially the roof of the mouth. Lightly lick, or tickle the area with your tongue.
12. Don't bite. whatever you do, don't bite.
13. Don't swing your tongue round and round like a windmill. Explore lightly, don't drill your way through.
14. Breathe through your nose. Breathe through your nose. I say again, breathe through your nose.
15. Follow so far? You can lightly use your hands too, lightly rubbing the other person. Suggestions, along the waist, along the back, the arms, especially the inside of the arm, the neck, maybe running your fingers through her hair. Again, don't cause pain.
16. Continue kissing.
More techniques from theromantic.com.
Labels: Sex Education
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New and more changes in Blogger
Today’s Fixes according to Blogger. These are the updates and bug fixes for April 18th.
* The “Add another image” link in the image upload box now works even if you haven’t filled in a URL.
* The labels field in the post editor autocompletes more predictably when one label starts with the same words as another.
* URLs in the Name / URL part of the comment form are now validated.
* Header fixes for the 897 and 565 templates.
* The draft / published / scheduled filters on the Edit Posts list now work reliably in Internet Explorer.
* Videos uploaded through Sony Ericsson phones now appear as enclosures in the blog’s Atom and RSS feeds, so they can be retrieved with a video podcast client.
* Miscellaneous typos and translations corrected.
Other Recent Changes:
* New blogs have OpenID commenting enabled by default.
* XFN rel="me" links between blogs and profiles.
* Adding more than 5 poll choices now works in Internet Explorer.
* The search box on the Edit Posts page is now available in all supported languages.
* The “www” redirect option is now available for custom domains that end in “.co.uk.”
* New “Related Resources” box on the Dashboard links to AdSense, Google Reader, and Picasa Web Albums.
Via.
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* The “Add another image” link in the image upload box now works even if you haven’t filled in a URL.
* The labels field in the post editor autocompletes more predictably when one label starts with the same words as another.
* URLs in the Name / URL part of the comment form are now validated.
* Header fixes for the 897 and 565 templates.
* The draft / published / scheduled filters on the Edit Posts list now work reliably in Internet Explorer.
* Videos uploaded through Sony Ericsson phones now appear as enclosures in the blog’s Atom and RSS feeds, so they can be retrieved with a video podcast client.
* Miscellaneous typos and translations corrected.
Other Recent Changes:
* New blogs have OpenID commenting enabled by default.
* XFN rel="me" links between blogs and profiles.
* Adding more than 5 poll choices now works in Internet Explorer.
* The search box on the Edit Posts page is now available in all supported languages.
* The “www” redirect option is now available for custom domains that end in “.co.uk.”
* New “Related Resources” box on the Dashboard links to AdSense, Google Reader, and Picasa Web Albums.
Via.
Labels: Blogging
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Rare cloud rat rediscovered in Philippines
A rare rat species last seen over a century ago in the mountainous northern Philippines has been rediscovered by a team of American and Filipino biologists, a report said Sunday.Lawrence Heaney, team leader and curator at the Chicago-based Field Museum of Natural History, said the rare dwarf cloud rat was last seen by British scientists some 112 years ago.
He said the rat was dead when the team found it in a canopy of a large tree whose branches were covered by thick moss, orchids and ferns at a national park in Mount Pulag in northern Luzon.
The animal was described as small "with reddish brown fur, a black mask around its large dark eyes, small round ears, a broad and blunt snout and a long tail covered with dark hair."
The animal has been preserved and is being prepared for shipment to Chicago for further studies.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Labels: Nature and Environment
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Child's language skills develop at year 6
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that children as young as six are as adept at recognising possible verbs and their past tenses as adults.
In a study conducted by the University’s Child Language Study Centre, children aged between six and nine were given sentences containing made-up verbs such as ‘the duck likes to spling’ and were asked to judge the acceptability of possible past tense forms. The study focused on the process the children used to come to their conclusions rather than whether their answers were right or wrong.
They found that the children’s judgements followed a virtually identical pattern to those of linguistics students who took part in a similar study at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the US.
University of Liverpool psychologist, Ben Ambridge, said: “Previous studies have concentrated on getting children to produce past tense forms for made-up words. This study is unique in that the children were asked to judge the acceptability of different forms that we gave them.
“One of the main questions raised when looking at children’s ability to pick up their native language is whether abstract symbolic rules or the use of memory and comparison affect how a child attributes past tenses to words.
The study was designed to investigate whether we coin novel past-tense forms like ‘emailed’ by applying the default rule of adding ‘ed’ to the present-tense form or by making an analogy with similar-sounding words stored in the memory, for example in the way we know to form ‘sailed’ from ‘sail’ by linking it to like-sounding words such as ‘tail’ or ‘fail’. The study found evidence for the latter, supporting the view that we solve problems by making analogies with similar events stored in our memory rather than by applying abstract mental rules.
Source: University of Liverpool
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In a study conducted by the University’s Child Language Study Centre, children aged between six and nine were given sentences containing made-up verbs such as ‘the duck likes to spling’ and were asked to judge the acceptability of possible past tense forms. The study focused on the process the children used to come to their conclusions rather than whether their answers were right or wrong.
They found that the children’s judgements followed a virtually identical pattern to those of linguistics students who took part in a similar study at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the US.
University of Liverpool psychologist, Ben Ambridge, said: “Previous studies have concentrated on getting children to produce past tense forms for made-up words. This study is unique in that the children were asked to judge the acceptability of different forms that we gave them.
“One of the main questions raised when looking at children’s ability to pick up their native language is whether abstract symbolic rules or the use of memory and comparison affect how a child attributes past tenses to words.
The study was designed to investigate whether we coin novel past-tense forms like ‘emailed’ by applying the default rule of adding ‘ed’ to the present-tense form or by making an analogy with similar-sounding words stored in the memory, for example in the way we know to form ‘sailed’ from ‘sail’ by linking it to like-sounding words such as ‘tail’ or ‘fail’. The study found evidence for the latter, supporting the view that we solve problems by making analogies with similar events stored in our memory rather than by applying abstract mental rules.
Source: University of Liverpool
Labels: Child Care
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Chinese ants to fight arthritis, other diseases
Medicinal ants.Ants may be an unwelcome intruder at picnics, but they could soon be a welcome guest in your medicine cabinet. Chemists in China report identification of substances in a certain species of ants that show promise for fighting arthritis, hepatitis, and other diseases. Their study is scheduled for the April 25 issue of ACS’ Journal of Natural Products.
For centuries, ants have been used as a health food or drink ingredient in China to treat a wide range of health conditions, including arthritis and hepatitis. Researchers suspect that these health effects are due to anti-inflammatory and pain-killing substances in the ants. However, the exact chemicals responsible for its alleged medicinal effects are largely unknown.
In the new study, Zhi-Hong Jiang and colleagues analyzed extracts from a particular species of Chinese medicinal ant (Polyrhacis lamellidens) commonly used in folk medicine.
The researchers identified at least two polyketides, potent natural products also found in plants, fungi and bacteria that have shown promise in studies by others for fighting arthritis, bacterial infections, and a variety of other diseases.
Source: ACS
Labels: Nature and Environment
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Use Hyperwords: It's the faster way to search
When you use Hyperwords, all the text on the web becomes richly interactive: Select any word on any page and choose a command.
Hyperwords for Firefox is free to use. All you need is download it and you're done.
[another video after the jump]
Casual demo of Hyperwords. The future of the web in a tiny Firefox extension: interact with all the text on the web, not just links, for quick searches, references,emailing, blogging, tagging, translations and more.
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Hyperwords for Firefox is free to use. All you need is download it and you're done.
[another video after the jump]
Casual demo of Hyperwords. The future of the web in a tiny Firefox extension: interact with all the text on the web, not just links, for quick searches, references,emailing, blogging, tagging, translations and more.
Labels: Guides and Tips
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Firefox Cheat Sheet /Keyboard Shortcuts
I found a list of Mozilla Firefox Cheat Sheet that includes:
GENERAL KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
*****
Add Bookmarks -Ctrl + D
Bookmarks -Ctrl + B
DOM Inspector -Ctrl + Shift + I
Downloads -Ctrl + J
Full Screen View -F11
Help -F1
History -Ctrl + H
Page Source -Ctrl + U
Print -Ctrl + P
Refresh Page -F5
Refresh Page & Cache -Ctrl + F5
Save Page As -Ctrl + S
NAVIGATION KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
TEXT KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
SEARCH KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
MOUSE SHORTCUTS
LOCATIONS
TIPS/TRICKS
To see the complete list of Firefox Cheat Sheet /Keyboard Shortcuts, open this link to the PDF file.
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GENERAL KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
*****
Add Bookmarks -Ctrl + D
Bookmarks -Ctrl + B
DOM Inspector -Ctrl + Shift + I
Downloads -Ctrl + J
Full Screen View -F11
Help -F1
History -Ctrl + H
Page Source -Ctrl + U
Print -Ctrl + P
Refresh Page -F5
Refresh Page & Cache -Ctrl + F5
Save Page As -Ctrl + S
NAVIGATION KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
TEXT KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
SEARCH KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
MOUSE SHORTCUTS
LOCATIONS
TIPS/TRICKS
To see the complete list of Firefox Cheat Sheet /Keyboard Shortcuts, open this link to the PDF file.
Labels: Mozilla Firefox
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NASA Astrobiology Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Sunday, April 27, 2008
The NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides opportunities for Ph.D. scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of NASA and the member teams of the NASA Astrobiology Institute.
NAI Postdoctoral Fellows become full members of the NAI and, as such, are included in the NAI database and on-line directory, invited to attend and submit abstracts for NAI General Meetings, given access to NAI collaborative tools, and are eligible for additional NAI funding opportunities. NAI Fellows have, therefore, a wide spectrum of opportunities for further collaboration with NAI researchers, as well as the broader scientific community. In this role, NAI Fellows act as ‘Ambassadors’ amongst the NAI Teams, and between the NAI and the broader scientific community, helping to define and lead the new field of astrobiology.
The NAI Postdoctoral Program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Note that the NAI does not participate in every application/award cycle. The next award cycle that the NAI will be participating in will be the July 1, 2008 application deadline. For additional information about the program see http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc .
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NAI Postdoctoral Fellows become full members of the NAI and, as such, are included in the NAI database and on-line directory, invited to attend and submit abstracts for NAI General Meetings, given access to NAI collaborative tools, and are eligible for additional NAI funding opportunities. NAI Fellows have, therefore, a wide spectrum of opportunities for further collaboration with NAI researchers, as well as the broader scientific community. In this role, NAI Fellows act as ‘Ambassadors’ amongst the NAI Teams, and between the NAI and the broader scientific community, helping to define and lead the new field of astrobiology.
The NAI Postdoctoral Program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Note that the NAI does not participate in every application/award cycle. The next award cycle that the NAI will be participating in will be the July 1, 2008 application deadline. For additional information about the program see http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc .
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Blog Awards Challenge Number 02: Blogging for Global Warming
The first Blog Awards Challenge was a blast! Thanks guys for the entries and the support. The top 10 best entries will be posted in a couple of days for peer voting. Now that the first challenge is officially closed, the blog awards challenge no.2 is accepting entries.
You and I must take the global warming issue seriously. With this challenge, we dedicate our blogs to highlighting the severity of the global ecological crises and what each and every citizen of this world can do about it.
Blog Awards Challenge Number 2: Blogging for Global Warming
From the list of 50 ideas to fight global warming from Google's Global Warming Speakout, select 5 to 10 ideas that you like best and elaborate on them. Cite concrete examples or personal experiences, if necessary, to support your contentions.
When explaining your picks, the blog post doesn’t have to be in "bullet" form. Tone up your creative skills, write differently when you tackle each issue.
Read more of this challenge and we hope you'd submit an entry. Submission ends on May 11th, 2008.
Labels: Blogging
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Download new WordPress security fixes
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The new version 2.5.1 of WordPress is now available including new security fixes.
If you are interested to download the entire WordPress 2.5.1 release, you will be getting over 70 other fixes.
If you are interested only in the security fixes, you can download these corrected copies of wp-includes/pluggable.php, wp-admin/includes/media.php, and wp-admin/media.php. Replace your existing copies of these files with these new copies.
Here are some highlights of the new WordPress version:
* Performance improvements for the Dashboard, Write Post, and Edit Comments pages.
* Better performance for those who have many categories
* Media Uploader fixes
* An upgrade to TinyMCE 3.0.7
* Widget Administration fixes
* Various usability improvements
* Layout fixes for IE
Source: http://wordpress.org
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If you are interested to download the entire WordPress 2.5.1 release, you will be getting over 70 other fixes.
If you are interested only in the security fixes, you can download these corrected copies of wp-includes/pluggable.php, wp-admin/includes/media.php, and wp-admin/media.php. Replace your existing copies of these files with these new copies.
Here are some highlights of the new WordPress version:
* Performance improvements for the Dashboard, Write Post, and Edit Comments pages.
* Better performance for those who have many categories
* Media Uploader fixes
* An upgrade to TinyMCE 3.0.7
* Widget Administration fixes
* Various usability improvements
* Layout fixes for IE
Source: http://wordpress.org
Labels: Wordpress Tricks
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Download CorelDraw Pro Magazine March 2008 - Free ebook
Download CorelDraw Pro Magazine March 2008 - Free ebook.
The CorelDraw Pro Magazine March 2008 eboom for professional vector graphics designer is free for download.
Language: English
Type: PDF
Size: 40 pages, 4 MB
File is hosted by a third party. Download the file here.
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The CorelDraw Pro Magazine March 2008 eboom for professional vector graphics designer is free for download. Language: English
Type: PDF
Size: 40 pages, 4 MB
File is hosted by a third party. Download the file here.
Labels: Guides and Manuals
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Watch Fugitive Pieces free online movie trailer videos
Another Jeremy Podeswa's heartfelt drama is soon to open in theaters! Watch Fugitive Pieces free online movie trailer videos.
Release Date: May 2, 2008
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Genre: Dramas
Casts: Stephen Dillane, Rade Sherbedgia, Rosamund Pike, Ayelet July Zurer, Robbie Kay
Synopsis:
Fugitive Pieces is a powerful, poetic, and emotionally-charged drama about love, loss and redemption. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, a man whose life is haunted by his childhood experiences during WWII. As a child in Poland he is orphaned during wartime then saved by a compassionate Greek archeologist. Over the course of his life, he attempts to deal with the losses he has endured. Through his writing, and then through the discovery of true love, Jakob is ultimately freed from the legacy of his past. Fugitive Pieces is based on the beloved best-selling novel by award-winning writer Anne Michaels. Written and directed by Jeremy Podeswa and produced by Robert Lantos.
Watch Fugitive Pieces Movie Premiere
Fugitive Pieces (2008) - Movie Trailer
Red Carpet Diary - 'Fugitive Pieces'
Fugitive Pieces "Kiss" Clip - In Theaters May 2nd
Fugitive Pieces Film Clip "Proposal"
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Release Date: May 2, 2008
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Genre: Dramas
Casts: Stephen Dillane, Rade Sherbedgia, Rosamund Pike, Ayelet July Zurer, Robbie Kay
Synopsis:
Fugitive Pieces is a powerful, poetic, and emotionally-charged drama about love, loss and redemption. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, a man whose life is haunted by his childhood experiences during WWII. As a child in Poland he is orphaned during wartime then saved by a compassionate Greek archeologist. Over the course of his life, he attempts to deal with the losses he has endured. Through his writing, and then through the discovery of true love, Jakob is ultimately freed from the legacy of his past. Fugitive Pieces is based on the beloved best-selling novel by award-winning writer Anne Michaels. Written and directed by Jeremy Podeswa and produced by Robert Lantos.
Watch Fugitive Pieces Movie Premiere
Fugitive Pieces (2008) - Movie Trailer
Red Carpet Diary - 'Fugitive Pieces'
Fugitive Pieces "Kiss" Clip - In Theaters May 2nd
Fugitive Pieces Film Clip "Proposal"
Labels: Movie Reviews, Movies
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Watch Made of Honor free online movie trailer videos
Watch Made of Honor free online movie trailer videos. Before heading to the movie house to see Made of Honor, check out these videos first.
Release Date: May 2, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Sydney Pollack
Synopsis:
For Tom (Patrick Dempsey), life is good: he’s sexy, successful, has great luck with the ladies, and knows he can always rely on Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), his delightful best friend and the one constant in his life. It’s the perfect setup until Hannah goes overseas to Scotland on a six-week business trip… and Tom is stunned to realize how empty his life is without her. He resolves that when she gets back, he’ll ask Hannah to marry him – but is floored when he learns that she has become engaged to a handsome and wealthy Scotsman and plans to move overseas. When Hannah asks Tom to be her “maid” of honor, he reluctantly agrees to fill the role… but only so he can attempt to woo Hannah and stop the wedding before it’s too late.
MADE OF HONOR (OFFICIAL TRAILER)
Made of Honor Movie Set
Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor
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Release Date: May 2, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Sydney Pollack
Synopsis:
For Tom (Patrick Dempsey), life is good: he’s sexy, successful, has great luck with the ladies, and knows he can always rely on Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), his delightful best friend and the one constant in his life. It’s the perfect setup until Hannah goes overseas to Scotland on a six-week business trip… and Tom is stunned to realize how empty his life is without her. He resolves that when she gets back, he’ll ask Hannah to marry him – but is floored when he learns that she has become engaged to a handsome and wealthy Scotsman and plans to move overseas. When Hannah asks Tom to be her “maid” of honor, he reluctantly agrees to fill the role… but only so he can attempt to woo Hannah and stop the wedding before it’s too late.
MADE OF HONOR (OFFICIAL TRAILER)
Made of Honor Movie Set
Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor
Labels: Movie Reviews, Movies
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Watch Iron Man free online movie trailer videos
Here is a movie that will be shown in the U.S. this week. Watch Iron Man free online movie trailer videos.
Rated: PG-13
Release Date: May 2, 2008
Genre: Action/Adventure
Casts: Robert Downey, Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard, Shaun Toub, Gwyneth Paltrow
Synopsis:
An adaptation of Marvel's comic book series about billionaire weapons maker Tony Stark who dons a suit of armor to fight the people who misuses his technology.
Iron Man First Preview
Official Iron Man Theatrical Trailer 2008
New Iron Man Trailer #2
Iron Man Sneak Peek
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Rated: PG-13
Release Date: May 2, 2008
Genre: Action/Adventure
Casts: Robert Downey, Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard, Shaun Toub, Gwyneth Paltrow
Synopsis:
An adaptation of Marvel's comic book series about billionaire weapons maker Tony Stark who dons a suit of armor to fight the people who misuses his technology.
Iron Man First Preview
Official Iron Man Theatrical Trailer 2008
New Iron Man Trailer #2
Iron Man Sneak Peek
Labels: Movie Reviews, Movies
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Chernobyl catastrophe -- 22nd anniversary
Ukraine marks 22nd anniversary of Chernobyl catastrophe. Ukraine paid homage Saturday to victims of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, a "planetary" drama as Kiev called it, 22 years after the world's worst nuclear incident.
Overnight, some hundred Ukrainians including President Viktor Yushchenko and other top state officials laid wreaths at the monument to the victims of Chernobyl in Kiev and lighted candles during a religious service held for the tragedy.
On April 26, 1986, reactor number 4 at Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, contaminating large parts of Europe but especially the then-Soviet republics of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.
Over 25,000 "liquidators", mostly Ukrainians, Russians and Belarussians who worked on the ruined reactor and constructed a concrete sarcophagus enclosing it, lost their lives, according to official figures.
The official UN toll in September 2005 set the number of the accident's victims in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus at 4,000, but the figure had been contested by non-governmental organisations.
Officially, Ukraine alone numbers 2.3 million people qualified as "having suffered from the catastrophe."
Some 4,400 Ukrainians, who had been children or adolescents at the time of the accident, were operated for thyroid cancer, which is the most common consequence of radiation, the health ministry said.
The station, whose last reactor continued to produce electricity, was closed down in December 2000. However, its cracked sarcophagus, which contains some 200 tonnes of radioactive magma made up of nuclear fuel, makes it a continued threat.
Source: www.abc.net.au
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Overnight, some hundred Ukrainians including President Viktor Yushchenko and other top state officials laid wreaths at the monument to the victims of Chernobyl in Kiev and lighted candles during a religious service held for the tragedy.
On April 26, 1986, reactor number 4 at Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, contaminating large parts of Europe but especially the then-Soviet republics of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.
Over 25,000 "liquidators", mostly Ukrainians, Russians and Belarussians who worked on the ruined reactor and constructed a concrete sarcophagus enclosing it, lost their lives, according to official figures.
The official UN toll in September 2005 set the number of the accident's victims in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus at 4,000, but the figure had been contested by non-governmental organisations.
Officially, Ukraine alone numbers 2.3 million people qualified as "having suffered from the catastrophe."
Some 4,400 Ukrainians, who had been children or adolescents at the time of the accident, were operated for thyroid cancer, which is the most common consequence of radiation, the health ministry said.
The station, whose last reactor continued to produce electricity, was closed down in December 2000. However, its cracked sarcophagus, which contains some 200 tonnes of radioactive magma made up of nuclear fuel, makes it a continued threat.
Source: www.abc.net.au
Labels: Foreign News
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2008 Chemical Engineer Board Examination Results
Friday, April 25, 2008
2008 Chemical Engineer Board Examination Results. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 122 out of 302 passed the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Chemical Engineering in Manila this April 2008.
The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are Engr. Ofelia V. Bulaong, Chairman; Engr. Francisco A. Arellano and Engr. Jeffrey G. Mijares, Members.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, May 5, 2008 but not later than May 20, 2008. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 3 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2008-2011. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila. Registration for the oathtaking ceremony and for membership with the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PICHE) will take place after registration as a professional with the Board and the Commission.
Following is the list of Successful Applicants:
# ACIO, FINESSE MUNEZ
# ACUÑA, MARVIN EMMANUEL PIZARRO
# ALCANCES, JOHARI MALIBIRAN
# ALFON, ODYSSEUS CASTILLO
# ALMONTE, CATHERINE VINUYA
# ALONZO, NIÑA DIANA TAEZA
# ALVARADO, MA RHODA LAURESTE
# ANTIOQUIA, ELVIE RYEL DEL ROSARIO
# ARBOLEDA, MELISSA IRIS NEPOMUCENO
# ARCIAGA, MARK LESTER ORTEGA
# ATANACIO, ANNA LIZA RILLO
# AUSTERO, LORYLENE CABRERA
# BAGARINAO, GIRLY LLOREN
# BALDOS, ROSELLE BUDLAT
# BALILA, KATHRYN MESIAS
# BAUTISTA, ISABEL DAYADAY
# BAYOT, JOYSOL NUESTRO
# BERANGEL, JULIE ANN PASTOLERO
# BRONCANO, MARY LENE CALLE
# CABUSAO, JOHN CARLO BOADILLA
# CAMAYRA, MAURICIO JR HALILI
# CAMPOSO, JUVELENE COLUMBRES
# CANONOY, MARLON FIESTADA
# CARLOS, GENEVIEVE CHERUBE RAGOS
# CATANIAG, RICHELLE IGNACIO
# CHAN, DAVID JAN CHENG
# COLO, MARIE HAZEL BADE
# COMIA, ALDRIN JEFFREY ESPELETA
# CONVENTO, DIVINE GRACE MENDOZA
# CORPUZ, ROGELIZA DONES
# CORTADO, RAFAEL RAY ADRIAN LECHONSITO
# COS, PHILIP JOSEPH MONTERDE
# CRUZ, APRIL CHAN
# CRUZ, JEAN ARMIL CUENCA
# CRUZ, JOHANN ALCANTARA
# CUELA, RITA CONSUELO
# DEFANTE, MARIA LESLIE ULANG
# DEJILLA, RONALD SOSMERAN
# DEZA, MARITEL TALOSIG
# DIAMALOL, JENYL BARINQUE
# DIOMAMPO, CATHERINE BERMUDEZ
# DIZON, CLARISSA SANTOS
# EBALAN, DIANAH PRADO
# ENSANO, BENNY MARIE BALLECER
# ERASQUIN, JANE LOUISE AGUILAR
# ESTIPONA, SHEILA RIZZA MAQUEDA
# EVANGELISTA, LOUVIE ANN DAYRIT
# FADRI, JOSEPH DAMIAN ROCO
# FALCONE, CARLO DALMAN
# FERNANDEZ, MARY PAZ CALISA-AN
# FLORES, MARINELLA DURUSAN
# FRANE, FROILAN MARASIGAN
# GABITO, LUIS III AMON
# GADUENA, ARIANE MAE GONGONA
# GARCIA, JADE ROSARIO
# GARCIA, KAYLENZ SANTO DOMINGO
# GINETE, CECILE BATHAN
# GODOY, ROMMEL CASTILLO
# GUTIERREZ, JOCELYN LEVISTE
# IGNACIO, JAYMIE MARTINEZ
# INOC, KATHLEEN NAYA
# JACQUEZ, JOLEEN BAUTISTA
# LAGADO, ELLIOTTE JAY MERCADO
# LEDESMA, KREENA AMOR BLANCAFLOR
# LINA, ANDREW VILLAPANDO
# LOCSIN, CHRISTOPHER IAN CALAYAG
# LOMUNTAD, LIBERT DICK PICARDAL
# MAGHARI, LEAL BANDIOLA
# MAGPANTAY, DIANA DE CHAVEZ
# MANCE, LESLIE JANE BIÑAS
# MANIQUIZ, MERIEL CHUA
# MANONGDO, JASMIN KARINA TORRES
# MARTINEZ, SIR CHRISTIAN LAURIO
# MASONG, JEMILOU BELGIRA
# MENDOZA, JOANNA CECILIA BAGADIONG
# MIRANDA, CATHERINE EDQUIBAL
# MIRANDA, LEVI LAYAGUE
# MIRANDA, RUBY JANE MANALO
# MONTAÑANO, KARLA LORRAINE VITA
# OLA, ALMA-ANGELICA ARNICES
# OLINO, ETHEL NAVARRO
# OLIVEROS, APRIL NOVABOS
# OTIC, KATHERINE BALUYUT
# OTUD, MAFE-J DOSADO
# PADILLA, MAY GUMATAY
# PADOGDOG, BEACH SANCHEZ
# PALDAS, RVIC TUMA-OB
# PANAMBO, JENSEN JAKE PANAMBO
# PE, JEROME MENDOZA
# PEPITO, CINDYLYN CABRERA
# PEREÑA, JUNE ROMAGAILLE OPEÑA
# RABANO, CATHERINE GAUDIEL
# RABENA, ERICKSON MOAJE
# RAMIREZ, SHELAH GERMAN
# RAMOS, JUDSON LOWIE TABLISMA
# REANO, GAY CALLEJO
# REFORMA, JEAN ROSS MAGPANTAY
# REGALADO, SOL KAREN MANGINSAY
# RENOLAYAN, DAVID SONORIO
# ROMO, CHRISTIAN FREDRIK ANTERO
# RUPINTA, FREFE COLITA
# SAAVEDRA, IVY THERESA ALBERTO
# SABACO, MARK JOSEPH NOLEAL
# SABALLA, DAN MICHAEL ANDAL
# SALAZAR, BRYAN ROY LLANTO
# SAN FELIX, HAYDEN GALONO
# SANGLAY, ANTON FREDERICK LEGASPI
# SANTIAGO, CHERRYLANE EDROZO
# SARSALEJO, ANNA LUCY MANANDEG
# SIERVO, EMILFREDO AQUINO
# SIY, AARON JOHN TAN
# SUBANG, THEA EMBRADO
# SY, MANCHESTER SIA
# TAMALIUAN, RON-ELLIE GUTIERREZ
# TAN, GLAIZA RENDAJE
# TAPIZ, MARK REY DIÑO
# TATON, EULA JOY TAMONAN
# TORRES, KRISTOFFER CATINDIG
# USMAN, GERALDINE TAPIC
# UY, DANICA CO
# VILLAVICENTE, MA THERESA PEREZ
# YEUNG, EVAN WONG
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The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are Engr. Ofelia V. Bulaong, Chairman; Engr. Francisco A. Arellano and Engr. Jeffrey G. Mijares, Members.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, May 5, 2008 but not later than May 20, 2008. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 3 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2008-2011. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila. Registration for the oathtaking ceremony and for membership with the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PICHE) will take place after registration as a professional with the Board and the Commission.
Following is the list of Successful Applicants:
# ACIO, FINESSE MUNEZ
# ACUÑA, MARVIN EMMANUEL PIZARRO
# ALCANCES, JOHARI MALIBIRAN
# ALFON, ODYSSEUS CASTILLO
# ALMONTE, CATHERINE VINUYA
# ALONZO, NIÑA DIANA TAEZA
# ALVARADO, MA RHODA LAURESTE
# ANTIOQUIA, ELVIE RYEL DEL ROSARIO
# ARBOLEDA, MELISSA IRIS NEPOMUCENO
# ARCIAGA, MARK LESTER ORTEGA
# ATANACIO, ANNA LIZA RILLO
# AUSTERO, LORYLENE CABRERA
# BAGARINAO, GIRLY LLOREN
# BALDOS, ROSELLE BUDLAT
# BALILA, KATHRYN MESIAS
# BAUTISTA, ISABEL DAYADAY
# BAYOT, JOYSOL NUESTRO
# BERANGEL, JULIE ANN PASTOLERO
# BRONCANO, MARY LENE CALLE
# CABUSAO, JOHN CARLO BOADILLA
# CAMAYRA, MAURICIO JR HALILI
# CAMPOSO, JUVELENE COLUMBRES
# CANONOY, MARLON FIESTADA
# CARLOS, GENEVIEVE CHERUBE RAGOS
# CATANIAG, RICHELLE IGNACIO
# CHAN, DAVID JAN CHENG
# COLO, MARIE HAZEL BADE
# COMIA, ALDRIN JEFFREY ESPELETA
# CONVENTO, DIVINE GRACE MENDOZA
# CORPUZ, ROGELIZA DONES
# CORTADO, RAFAEL RAY ADRIAN LECHONSITO
# COS, PHILIP JOSEPH MONTERDE
# CRUZ, APRIL CHAN
# CRUZ, JEAN ARMIL CUENCA
# CRUZ, JOHANN ALCANTARA
# CUELA, RITA CONSUELO
# DEFANTE, MARIA LESLIE ULANG
# DEJILLA, RONALD SOSMERAN
# DEZA, MARITEL TALOSIG
# DIAMALOL, JENYL BARINQUE
# DIOMAMPO, CATHERINE BERMUDEZ
# DIZON, CLARISSA SANTOS
# EBALAN, DIANAH PRADO
# ENSANO, BENNY MARIE BALLECER
# ERASQUIN, JANE LOUISE AGUILAR
# ESTIPONA, SHEILA RIZZA MAQUEDA
# EVANGELISTA, LOUVIE ANN DAYRIT
# FADRI, JOSEPH DAMIAN ROCO
# FALCONE, CARLO DALMAN
# FERNANDEZ, MARY PAZ CALISA-AN
# FLORES, MARINELLA DURUSAN
# FRANE, FROILAN MARASIGAN
# GABITO, LUIS III AMON
# GADUENA, ARIANE MAE GONGONA
# GARCIA, JADE ROSARIO
# GARCIA, KAYLENZ SANTO DOMINGO
# GINETE, CECILE BATHAN
# GODOY, ROMMEL CASTILLO
# GUTIERREZ, JOCELYN LEVISTE
# IGNACIO, JAYMIE MARTINEZ
# INOC, KATHLEEN NAYA
# JACQUEZ, JOLEEN BAUTISTA
# LAGADO, ELLIOTTE JAY MERCADO
# LEDESMA, KREENA AMOR BLANCAFLOR
# LINA, ANDREW VILLAPANDO
# LOCSIN, CHRISTOPHER IAN CALAYAG
# LOMUNTAD, LIBERT DICK PICARDAL
# MAGHARI, LEAL BANDIOLA
# MAGPANTAY, DIANA DE CHAVEZ
# MANCE, LESLIE JANE BIÑAS
# MANIQUIZ, MERIEL CHUA
# MANONGDO, JASMIN KARINA TORRES
# MARTINEZ, SIR CHRISTIAN LAURIO
# MASONG, JEMILOU BELGIRA
# MENDOZA, JOANNA CECILIA BAGADIONG
# MIRANDA, CATHERINE EDQUIBAL
# MIRANDA, LEVI LAYAGUE
# MIRANDA, RUBY JANE MANALO
# MONTAÑANO, KARLA LORRAINE VITA
# OLA, ALMA-ANGELICA ARNICES
# OLINO, ETHEL NAVARRO
# OLIVEROS, APRIL NOVABOS
# OTIC, KATHERINE BALUYUT
# OTUD, MAFE-J DOSADO
# PADILLA, MAY GUMATAY
# PADOGDOG, BEACH SANCHEZ
# PALDAS, RVIC TUMA-OB
# PANAMBO, JENSEN JAKE PANAMBO
# PE, JEROME MENDOZA
# PEPITO, CINDYLYN CABRERA
# PEREÑA, JUNE ROMAGAILLE OPEÑA
# RABANO, CATHERINE GAUDIEL
# RABENA, ERICKSON MOAJE
# RAMIREZ, SHELAH GERMAN
# RAMOS, JUDSON LOWIE TABLISMA
# REANO, GAY CALLEJO
# REFORMA, JEAN ROSS MAGPANTAY
# REGALADO, SOL KAREN MANGINSAY
# RENOLAYAN, DAVID SONORIO
# ROMO, CHRISTIAN FREDRIK ANTERO
# RUPINTA, FREFE COLITA
# SAAVEDRA, IVY THERESA ALBERTO
# SABACO, MARK JOSEPH NOLEAL
# SABALLA, DAN MICHAEL ANDAL
# SALAZAR, BRYAN ROY LLANTO
# SAN FELIX, HAYDEN GALONO
# SANGLAY, ANTON FREDERICK LEGASPI
# SANTIAGO, CHERRYLANE EDROZO
# SARSALEJO, ANNA LUCY MANANDEG
# SIERVO, EMILFREDO AQUINO
# SIY, AARON JOHN TAN
# SUBANG, THEA EMBRADO
# SY, MANCHESTER SIA
# TAMALIUAN, RON-ELLIE GUTIERREZ
# TAN, GLAIZA RENDAJE
# TAPIZ, MARK REY DIÑO
# TATON, EULA JOY TAMONAN
# TORRES, KRISTOFFER CATINDIG
# USMAN, GERALDINE TAPIC
# UY, DANICA CO
# VILLAVICENTE, MA THERESA PEREZ
# YEUNG, EVAN WONG
*****
Labels: PRC Board Exam Results
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Deep Web or Invisible Search Engines -- Beyond Google
What you get when you search Google or other popular search engines are just the surface of the web. The entire invisible web has yet to be seen by Google. Most web crawlers do not attempt to find dynamic pages that are the result of database queries due to the infinite number of queries that are possible.
To access the vast data, deep web search engines are needed. The deep Web (or Deepnet, invisible Web or hidden Web) refers to World Wide Web content that is not part of the surface Web indexed by search engines.They are designed to retrieve information from the deep Web. These tools identify and interact with searchable databases, aiming to provide access to deep Web content. It was estimated that the deep Web contained approximately 7,500 terabytes of data and 550 billion individual documents.
Do you want to search the deep web? I listed few good sites after the jump.
Clusty — Clusty is a whole new way to search the web. Clusty queries several top search engines, combines the results, and generates an ordered list based on comparative ranking. This "metasearch" approach helps raise the best results to the top and push search engine spam to the bottom.
CompletePlanet - a compilation to identify and tap into many hundreds and thousands of search sources simultaneously to automatically deliver high-quality content to its corporate and enterprise customers. It then decided to make CompletePlanet available as a public service to the Internet search public.
Intute — Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research. The service is created by a network of UK universities and partners. Subject specialists select and evaluate the websites in our database and write high quality descriptions of the resources. The database contains 123191 records.
INFOMINE — Is a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level. It contains useful Internet resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library card catalogs, articles, directories of researchers, and many other types of information.
Librarians' Internet Index — Librarians' Internet Index (LII) is a publicly-funded website and weekly newsletter serving California, the nation, and the world.
Internet Archive — The Internet Archive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded to build an Internet library, with the purpose of offering permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format. Founded in 1996 and located in the Presidio of San Francisco, the Archive has been receiving data donations from Alexa Internet and others. In late 1999, the organization started to grow to include more well-rounded collections. Now the Internet Archive includes texts, audio, moving images, and software as well as archived web pages in our collections.
direct search — Direct search is a growing compilation of links to the search interfaces of resources that contain data not easily or entirely searchable/accessible from general search tools like Alta Vista, Google, or Hotbot. Although these "general" tools are essential for the retrieval of Internet based data, searchers often fail to realize that a massive amount of information is not easily or entirely searchable/accessible via these search tools. Material "hidden" from the general search tools is said to reside on the Invisible Web.
IncyWincy - is a showcase of Net Research Server (NRS) 5.0, a software product that provides a complete search portal solution.
Turbo10 - is an award winning metasearch engine and pay per click search advertising network based in the United Kingdom.
The Internet Scout Project - Since 1994, the Scout Project has focused on developing better tools and services for finding, filtering, and presenting online information and metadata.
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To access the vast data, deep web search engines are needed. The deep Web (or Deepnet, invisible Web or hidden Web) refers to World Wide Web content that is not part of the surface Web indexed by search engines.They are designed to retrieve information from the deep Web. These tools identify and interact with searchable databases, aiming to provide access to deep Web content. It was estimated that the deep Web contained approximately 7,500 terabytes of data and 550 billion individual documents.Do you want to search the deep web? I listed few good sites after the jump.
Clusty — Clusty is a whole new way to search the web. Clusty queries several top search engines, combines the results, and generates an ordered list based on comparative ranking. This "metasearch" approach helps raise the best results to the top and push search engine spam to the bottom.
CompletePlanet - a compilation to identify and tap into many hundreds and thousands of search sources simultaneously to automatically deliver high-quality content to its corporate and enterprise customers. It then decided to make CompletePlanet available as a public service to the Internet search public.
Intute — Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research. The service is created by a network of UK universities and partners. Subject specialists select and evaluate the websites in our database and write high quality descriptions of the resources. The database contains 123191 records.
INFOMINE — Is a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level. It contains useful Internet resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library card catalogs, articles, directories of researchers, and many other types of information.
Librarians' Internet Index — Librarians' Internet Index (LII) is a publicly-funded website and weekly newsletter serving California, the nation, and the world.
Internet Archive — The Internet Archive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded to build an Internet library, with the purpose of offering permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format. Founded in 1996 and located in the Presidio of San Francisco, the Archive has been receiving data donations from Alexa Internet and others. In late 1999, the organization started to grow to include more well-rounded collections. Now the Internet Archive includes texts, audio, moving images, and software as well as archived web pages in our collections.
direct search — Direct search is a growing compilation of links to the search interfaces of resources that contain data not easily or entirely searchable/accessible from general search tools like Alta Vista, Google, or Hotbot. Although these "general" tools are essential for the retrieval of Internet based data, searchers often fail to realize that a massive amount of information is not easily or entirely searchable/accessible via these search tools. Material "hidden" from the general search tools is said to reside on the Invisible Web.
IncyWincy - is a showcase of Net Research Server (NRS) 5.0, a software product that provides a complete search portal solution.
Turbo10 - is an award winning metasearch engine and pay per click search advertising network based in the United Kingdom.
The Internet Scout Project - Since 1994, the Scout Project has focused on developing better tools and services for finding, filtering, and presenting online information and metadata.
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Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion
Kauffman’s newest book Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion (Basic Books, New York) will be released in Canada on May 19. “Radical,” “brilliant,” and “comprehensive,” are words being used by colleagues and reviewers to describe the book, which Kauffman hopes will provide a middle-ground between the destructive tendencies of religious fundamentalism and the anti-spiritual attitudes presented recently in popular books such as Oxford biologist Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion “ and journalist Christopher Hitchens’ God Is Not Great.
Reinventing the Sacred argues that Reductionism – the philosophy based on the work of Galileo, Descartes, Newton and their followers that everything can ultimately be understood by reducing it to laws of chemistry and physics – has been the basis of our scientific worldview for nearly 400 years and is the foundation of modern secular society. Using arguments grounded in complexity theory, he argues that it is time to break this “Galilean spell,” since the reductionist approach is inadequate to explain the infinite possibilities of evolution and human history. Instead, Kauffman argues that the highest levels of organization are the result of the unpredictable process of emergence.
The book then argues that the process of emergence can provide the platform for reinventing what humankind considers most sacred. It also discusses why arguments for intelligent design fail in the scientific realm and how complexity theory can build a bridge between the traditionally opposed views of science and religion.
“God is the most powerful symbol we have and it has always been up to us to choose what we deem to be sacred,” Kauffman said. “To me, the idea that we are the product of 3.8 billion years of unpredictable evolution is more awe-inspiring than the idea than the idea that everything was created in six days by an all-knowing Creator.”
An essay outlining Kauffman’s Reinventing the Sacred thesis is contained in a new series of 13 essays by distinguished thinkers on the topic “Does science make belief in God obsolete?” currently published on the John Templeton Foundation website at: http://templeton.org/belief/. The preface and first chapter of the book are currently published as an essay titled “Breaking the Galilean Spell” on Edge.org, click here.
An essay by Kauffman titled “Reinventing the Sacred” is also scheduled to be published in the May 10 issue of New Scientist magazine.
Source: University of Calgary
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Reinventing the Sacred argues that Reductionism – the philosophy based on the work of Galileo, Descartes, Newton and their followers that everything can ultimately be understood by reducing it to laws of chemistry and physics – has been the basis of our scientific worldview for nearly 400 years and is the foundation of modern secular society. Using arguments grounded in complexity theory, he argues that it is time to break this “Galilean spell,” since the reductionist approach is inadequate to explain the infinite possibilities of evolution and human history. Instead, Kauffman argues that the highest levels of organization are the result of the unpredictable process of emergence.
The book then argues that the process of emergence can provide the platform for reinventing what humankind considers most sacred. It also discusses why arguments for intelligent design fail in the scientific realm and how complexity theory can build a bridge between the traditionally opposed views of science and religion.
“God is the most powerful symbol we have and it has always been up to us to choose what we deem to be sacred,” Kauffman said. “To me, the idea that we are the product of 3.8 billion years of unpredictable evolution is more awe-inspiring than the idea than the idea that everything was created in six days by an all-knowing Creator.”
An essay outlining Kauffman’s Reinventing the Sacred thesis is contained in a new series of 13 essays by distinguished thinkers on the topic “Does science make belief in God obsolete?” currently published on the John Templeton Foundation website at: http://templeton.org/belief/. The preface and first chapter of the book are currently published as an essay titled “Breaking the Galilean Spell” on Edge.org, click here.
An essay by Kauffman titled “Reinventing the Sacred” is also scheduled to be published in the May 10 issue of New Scientist magazine.
Source: University of Calgary
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Losing hope over AIDS vaccine
A survey of leading U.S. and British AIDS researchers said many scientists see little hope of an effective vaccine against HIV in the near future.
Just two of the 35 scientists surveyed said they were more optimistic about the prospects for an HIV vaccine than they were a year ago, while only four said they were more optimistic now than they were five years ago, the survey by Britain's Independent newspaper said.
The survey found that nearly two-thirds believed an HIV vaccine will not be developed within the next 10 years. Some of the scientists said it may take at least 20 more years of research.
Researchers said the direction of AIDS research needs to change after the failure last year of a promising prototype vaccine used as an animal model for more than a decade. AIDS researcher Robert Gallo told the newspaper the vaccine's failure is similar to the Challenger disaster that forced the space agency to ground its space shuttle fleet for years.
Source: www.postchronicle.com/news/health
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Just two of the 35 scientists surveyed said they were more optimistic about the prospects for an HIV vaccine than they were a year ago, while only four said they were more optimistic now than they were five years ago, the survey by Britain's Independent newspaper said.
The survey found that nearly two-thirds believed an HIV vaccine will not be developed within the next 10 years. Some of the scientists said it may take at least 20 more years of research.
Researchers said the direction of AIDS research needs to change after the failure last year of a promising prototype vaccine used as an animal model for more than a decade. AIDS researcher Robert Gallo told the newspaper the vaccine's failure is similar to the Challenger disaster that forced the space agency to ground its space shuttle fleet for years.
Source: www.postchronicle.com/news/health
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Unlocking features of the Iphone -- free ebook
Unlocking special features of the Iphone. This is a special ebook with a step by step guide on how to unlock special features on your iphone.New features (documented and undocumented)
Listed new features in this 152.3MB update include:
* iTunes Wi-Fi music store
* Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
* Home button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
* Space bar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
* Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape
* Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be re-ordered
* Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
* Support for TV Out
* Preference to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
* New passcode lock time intervals
* Adjustable alert volume
Apple also posted a video of the new features included in the iPhone 1.1.1 update.
Download free ebook.
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Free Download: AT&T 8525 User Manual
Download the free AT&T 8525 User Manual online. The AT&T 8525 User Manual will provide you with detailed information on how to set up and use all the exciting features of your new phone.
Contents:
Chapter Getting Started Getting to Know Your Device and Its Accessories About the SIM Card and Battery Starting Up The Today Screen Using the Programs Device Settings Chapter 2 Entering and Searching for Information Using the Sliding Keyboard Input Methods Using the On-screen Keyboard Using Letter Recognizer Using Block Recognizer Using Transcriber Using Symbol Pad Using Notes to Draw, Write, and Record Voice Notes 38 2.9 Searching for Information Chapter 3 Using Phone Features Using the Phone Making a Call Receiving a Call Smart Dialing In-call Options Additional Dialing Information Setting Up SIM Access Profile (SAP) Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security Setting Up ActiveSync Synchronizing Information Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures Setting Up E-mail Security Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone Adding and Removing Programs Managing Memory Backing Up Files Protecting Your Pocket PC Phone Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone Chapter 6 Getting Connected Connecting to the Internet Internet Explorer Mobile Using Comm Manager Using Bluetooth Using Wi-Fi Using Internet Sharing Using Terminal Services Client Chapter 7 Mail and Messaging E-mail and Text Messages Set up Xpress Mail MMS Messages Pocket MSN Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia Using Camera Using Pictures & Videos Using Windows Media Player Mobile Chapter 9 Using Other Applications Word Mobile Excel Mobile Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile Using ClearVue PDF Using MIDlet Manager Using ZIP Using Voice Speed Dial Using PTT (Push to Talk) Regulatory Notices PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x Specifications
File Details: April 04, 2007 4.3 MB (208 pages)
Source: www.htcamerica.net
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Contents:
Chapter Getting Started Getting to Know Your Device and Its Accessories About the SIM Card and Battery Starting Up The Today Screen Using the Programs Device Settings Chapter 2 Entering and Searching for Information Using the Sliding Keyboard Input Methods Using the On-screen Keyboard Using Letter Recognizer Using Block Recognizer Using Transcriber Using Symbol Pad Using Notes to Draw, Write, and Record Voice Notes 38 2.9 Searching for Information Chapter 3 Using Phone Features Using the Phone Making a Call Receiving a Call Smart Dialing In-call Options Additional Dialing Information Setting Up SIM Access Profile (SAP) Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security Setting Up ActiveSync Synchronizing Information Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures Setting Up E-mail Security Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone Adding and Removing Programs Managing Memory Backing Up Files Protecting Your Pocket PC Phone Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone Chapter 6 Getting Connected Connecting to the Internet Internet Explorer Mobile Using Comm Manager Using Bluetooth Using Wi-Fi Using Internet Sharing Using Terminal Services Client Chapter 7 Mail and Messaging E-mail and Text Messages Set up Xpress Mail MMS Messages Pocket MSN Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia Using Camera Using Pictures & Videos Using Windows Media Player Mobile Chapter 9 Using Other Applications Word Mobile Excel Mobile Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile Using ClearVue PDF Using MIDlet Manager Using ZIP Using Voice Speed Dial Using PTT (Push to Talk) Regulatory Notices PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x Specifications
File Details: April 04, 2007 4.3 MB (208 pages)
Source: www.htcamerica.net
Download here.
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ASIMO Robot and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, April 24, 2008
ASIMO will focus attention on the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's (DSO) nationally acclaimed music programs for young people in Detroit by conducting the orchestra as it performs "Impossible Dream" to open a special concert performance with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Tuesday, May 13.Honda hopes ASIMO's appearance will draw attention to the DSO's music education programs, and particularly the DSO's effort to encourage and support involvement of children in Detroit.
In addition, ASIMO will demonstrate its unique capabilities for hundreds of area school children on May 14 prior to a specially arranged master class in Orchestra Hall, where a select group of music students will receive personal music instruction from Yo-Yo Ma. In attendance will be students from the Detroit School of Arts (DSA), Detroit Renaissance and Cass Technical high schools, as well as from schools across metro Detroit and Windsor, Canada.
ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, is designed to help people and will someday assist the elderly and disabled in their homes. But while Honda continues to develop and enhance ASIMO's capabilities, ASIMO is being used today to encourage and inspire young students to consider studies in math and science. The addition of music education to ASIMO's repertoire is a natural extension of these efforts.
Source: Honda
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List of new products from nanotechnology to hit market
New nanotechnology consumer products are coming on the market at the rate of 3-4 per week, a finding based on the latest update to the nanotechnology consumer product inventory maintained by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN).There are 35 automotive products in the PEN inventory, including the Hummer H2. General Motors Corporation bills the H2 as having a cargo bed that “uses about seven pounds of molded in color nanocomposite parts for its trim, center bridge, sail panel and box rail protector.
The application of nanotechnology is varied. It can be seen in so many consumer products such as:
* Appliances
- Batteries
- Heating, Cooling and Air
- Large Kitchen Appliances
- Laundry & Clothing Care
* Automotive
- Exterior
- Maintenance & Accessories
- Watercraft
* Cross Cutting
- Coatings
* Electronics and Computers
- Audio
- Cameras and Film
- Computer Hardware
- Display
- Mobile Devices and Communications
- Television
- Video
* Food and Beverage
- Cooking
- Food
- Storage
- Supplements
* Goods for Children
- Basics
- Toys and Games
* Health and Fitness
- Clothing
- Cosmetics
- Filtration
- Personal Care
- Sporting Goods
- Sunscreen
* Home and Garden
- Cleaning
- Construction Materials
- Home Furnishings
- Luggage
- Luxury
- Paint
- Pets
Few products that use nanotechnology are:
Lenovo ThinkStation
Macintosh Pro
BMC Racing Fourstroke FS01
Nikon Lenses
VECTEANA White Clear Mask C
SANYO Gentlemen's Coat
SilverBiotics
Swissdent Nanowhitening Toothpaste
There are still a more. See complete list of nanotechnology products.
Source: Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
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How to add video to Zlioshop
If you have a Zlioshop, which is another form of making money online, you probably are wanting to embed a video code to promote your product on your free online store. Months ago, adding a video was not possible. Today, it is as easy as embedding a video on your blog.
All you need to do is copy the “EMBED” code and place it:
* In the store description: the image will appear at the top of the page, just above your first line of products. (found under “Store Identity”)
* In the store freetext: the image will appear at the bottom of the page, just below your last line of products. (also found under “Store Identity”)
Go ahead, place your favorite YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo, or MSN videos!
Visit my shop to see more. Or sign up and get your own shop.
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All you need to do is copy the “EMBED” code and place it:
* In the store description: the image will appear at the top of the page, just above your first line of products. (found under “Store Identity”)
* In the store freetext: the image will appear at the bottom of the page, just below your last line of products. (also found under “Store Identity”)
Go ahead, place your favorite YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo, or MSN videos!
Visit my shop to see more. Or sign up and get your own shop.
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Tips: Best location of Adsense on your blog
Which location of your Adsense on your blog is most profitable? You probably read a lot of Adsense tips on where to place the ads that would generate more income for your blog.Some bloggers insert or embed the Adsense codes within the post. I tried this one before but never worked for me, even how much I tried to blend the ads with my post.
The best location of the Adsense based on my experience is the bottom of the post. This is because readers tend to become interested when they reach the end of your post and would want for more information. If the ads below the post are related to what you've written, chances are, you would get a click. It is always advised to get the right keywords for your posts to maximize this click opportunity.
The next profitable location for the Adsense code is the sidebar. I placed mine just beside the post, on the right. Make sure the ads blend well with your color theme to attract clicks. Remember that people are annoyed of ads, and they try to avoid encountering them whenever possible. Therefore, make your ads suit their tastes. Make the ads invite peace instead of hate. The more they love the ads, the more they trust the links and, hopefully, click on them.
The top of the post is another position that could generate income for your blog. Compared to the bottom and the sidebar, the top position is for the lazy visitors - for people who do not care reading your post and are easily lured by the links. I tried this one with my music site. It works perfectly!
If you want to know which location would work best for you, you need to experiment. This suggestions or tips may not work for your blog, except if we have the same blog layout. Try to apply the tips above for a week. Check the results if indeed the tips give the returns you need. If not, try another location.
Good luck in making money for your blog.
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Andrew Johnston vs Madonna Decena
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Andrew Johnston sings Pie Jesu on Britains Got Talent 2008. He competes with the Filipino Madonna Decena, who did so well too in the competition. Let's see what happens next. Watch Andrew Johnston video. Madonna Decena video after the jump.
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Cyanobacteria: new source for biofuels
A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from The University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation’s transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.Along with cellulose, the cyanobacteria developed by Professor R. Malcolm Brown Jr. and Dr. David Nobles Jr. secrete glucose and sucrose. These simple sugars are the major sources used to produce ethanol.
Brown and Nobles say their cyanobacteria can be grown in production facilities on non-agricultural lands using salty water unsuitable for human consumption or crops.
Other key findings include:
-- The new cyanobacteria use sunlight as an energy source to produce and excrete sugars and cellulose
-- Glucose, cellulose and sucrose can be continually harvested without harming or destroying the cyanobacteria (harvesting cellulose and sugars from true algae or crops, like corn and sugarcane, requires killing the organisms and using enzymes and mechanical methods to extract the sugars)
-- Cyanobacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen can be grown without petroleum-based fertilizer input
Cyanobacteria are just one of many potential solutions for renewable energy, says Brown.
They recently published their research in the journal Cellulose.
Source: University of Texas at Austin
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Sexual harassment vs. Bullying in school
Schools’ current focus on bullying prevention may be masking the serious and underestimated health consequences of sexual harassment, according to James Gruber from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Susan Fineran from the University of Southern Maine in the US. Their research, just published online in Springer’s journal Sex Roles, shows that although less frequent, sexual harassment has a greater negative impact on teenagers’ health than the more common form of victimization, bullying.
Gruber and Fineran’s study, the first of its kind to compare bullying and sexual harassment victimization using equivalent measurements and time frames, looked at the frequency and health implications of both bullying and sexual harassment among 522 middle and high school students. The teenagers completed a questionnaire which asked how often they had experienced each behavior during the school year, who the perpetrators were, and their reaction.
Bullying was more frequent than sexual harassment for both boys and girls - just over half the students (52%) had been bullied and just over a third (35%) were sexually harassed. Almost a third (32%) had been subject to both behaviors. Girls were bullied or harassed as frequently as boys, but gays, lesbians and bisexuals – sexual minorities – were submitted to greater levels of both.
Both behaviors have a negative effect on victims’ health. After taking into account the effects of other stressful life events, ranging from parents’ divorce, moving house, falling in love and getting into trouble with the law, Gruber and Fineran found that sexual harassment causes more harm than bullying in both boys and girls. Girls and sexual minorities, however, appeared to be the most affected by sexual harassment, suffering from lower self-esteem, poorer mental and physical health, and more trauma symptoms (thoughts and feelings arising from stressful experiences) than boys.
In the authors’ view, schools’ current focus on preventing bullying, as well as the tendency to regard sexual harassment as a form of bullying rather than an issue in its own right, draws attention away from a serious health issue. They argue that sexual harassment prevention should receive equal attention as a distinct focus, so that schools can continue to provide a healthy environment for children.
Source: Springer
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Gruber and Fineran’s study, the first of its kind to compare bullying and sexual harassment victimization using equivalent measurements and time frames, looked at the frequency and health implications of both bullying and sexual harassment among 522 middle and high school students. The teenagers completed a questionnaire which asked how often they had experienced each behavior during the school year, who the perpetrators were, and their reaction.
Bullying was more frequent than sexual harassment for both boys and girls - just over half the students (52%) had been bullied and just over a third (35%) were sexually harassed. Almost a third (32%) had been subject to both behaviors. Girls were bullied or harassed as frequently as boys, but gays, lesbians and bisexuals – sexual minorities – were submitted to greater levels of both.
Both behaviors have a negative effect on victims’ health. After taking into account the effects of other stressful life events, ranging from parents’ divorce, moving house, falling in love and getting into trouble with the law, Gruber and Fineran found that sexual harassment causes more harm than bullying in both boys and girls. Girls and sexual minorities, however, appeared to be the most affected by sexual harassment, suffering from lower self-esteem, poorer mental and physical health, and more trauma symptoms (thoughts and feelings arising from stressful experiences) than boys.
In the authors’ view, schools’ current focus on preventing bullying, as well as the tendency to regard sexual harassment as a form of bullying rather than an issue in its own right, draws attention away from a serious health issue. They argue that sexual harassment prevention should receive equal attention as a distinct focus, so that schools can continue to provide a healthy environment for children.
Source: Springer
Labels: Child Care, Research
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20 percent of German adolescents are smokers
In the recent nationwide German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS), performed by the Robert Koch Institute and presented by the sociologist Thomas Lampert in the current edition of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2008; 105[15]: 265-71), it was found that 20% of adolescents from 11 to 17 years of age smoke.
The analysis of tobacco consumption by children and adolescents covered almost 7,000 girls and boys aged 11 to 17. Data on the current smoking status and on exposure to passive smoking were collected for the years 2003 to 2006. Possible factors influencing the findings were examined, including the social status of the family, the type of school attended by the adolescents, and the smoking status of parents and friends.
Thomas Lampert's study shows that friends and the type of school have greater influence on smoking behavior than the parents do. The probability that an adolescent starts smoking is markedly greater when his or her friends smoke. The risk is hardly increased if the parents smoke. On the other hand, students at general secondary schools (Hauptschule), intermediate schools (Realschule) or comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule) smoke much more frequently than do pupils at high school (Gymnasium).
The prejudice that boys smoke more often than girls could be disproved. The proportion of smoking girls is just as high, although they smoke fewer cigarettes. The average age of starting is between 13 and 14 years for both genders. Social status has hardly any effect on adolescents' smoking behavior. In contrast, smoking parents expose their children to additional stress from passive smoking.
Lampert concludes that there should be more emphasis on prevention of smoking by students at Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gesamtschule.
Source: Deutsches Aerzteblatt International
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The analysis of tobacco consumption by children and adolescents covered almost 7,000 girls and boys aged 11 to 17. Data on the current smoking status and on exposure to passive smoking were collected for the years 2003 to 2006. Possible factors influencing the findings were examined, including the social status of the family, the type of school attended by the adolescents, and the smoking status of parents and friends.
Thomas Lampert's study shows that friends and the type of school have greater influence on smoking behavior than the parents do. The probability that an adolescent starts smoking is markedly greater when his or her friends smoke. The risk is hardly increased if the parents smoke. On the other hand, students at general secondary schools (Hauptschule), intermediate schools (Realschule) or comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule) smoke much more frequently than do pupils at high school (Gymnasium).
The prejudice that boys smoke more often than girls could be disproved. The proportion of smoking girls is just as high, although they smoke fewer cigarettes. The average age of starting is between 13 and 14 years for both genders. Social status has hardly any effect on adolescents' smoking behavior. In contrast, smoking parents expose their children to additional stress from passive smoking.
Lampert concludes that there should be more emphasis on prevention of smoking by students at Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gesamtschule.
Source: Deutsches Aerzteblatt International
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Tubbataha Reef for the New 7 Wonders of Nature!
After the new Seven Wonders of the World were decided last year, another campaign is organized by the non-profit New7Wonders Foundation -- to choose the New 7 Wonders of Nature!
I am requesting every Filipino (or anyone with a Filipino heart) to visit the site. Why? I want us to unite to bring our very own nature wonder, the Tubbataha Reef, to the top of the hundreds of nominees from around the world. When I checked it this morning, the Tubbataha Reef placed at no.9. This evening, it rose to no.7.
The New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts will select the 21 finalist candidates from the top 77 official nominees. We have until December 2008 to vote.
Visit the site here and vote. The live tally is updated twice a day.
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I am requesting every Filipino (or anyone with a Filipino heart) to visit the site. Why? I want us to unite to bring our very own nature wonder, the Tubbataha Reef, to the top of the hundreds of nominees from around the world. When I checked it this morning, the Tubbataha Reef placed at no.9. This evening, it rose to no.7.Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.
The New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts will select the 21 finalist candidates from the top 77 official nominees. We have until December 2008 to vote.
Visit the site here and vote. The live tally is updated twice a day.
Labels: Nature and Environment
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17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits
What: 17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits
When: April 24-26, 2008
Where: Cebu International Convention Center, Mandaue City, Philippines
The 17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NFHFI)will be a venue for commercial and backyard hog farmers to learn and trade important swine production techniques and check out new equipment and medications to enhance their productivity.
The theme of this year’s convention is “Enhancing Pork Production for the Export Market” and is hosted by the Cebu Association of Meat & Poultry Products Multi-Purpose Cooperative.
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When: April 24-26, 2008
Where: Cebu International Convention Center, Mandaue City, Philippines
The 17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NFHFI)will be a venue for commercial and backyard hog farmers to learn and trade important swine production techniques and check out new equipment and medications to enhance their productivity.
The theme of this year’s convention is “Enhancing Pork Production for the Export Market” and is hosted by the Cebu Association of Meat & Poultry Products Multi-Purpose Cooperative.
Labels: Conference and Training
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Men hear "Yes" when women mean "No"
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Faulty male introspection may explain why men so often misinterpret women's indirect messages to stop or slow down the escalation of sexual intimacy, according to new research by UC Davis communication professor Michael Motley.
Motley calls it the "introspection" explanation: "Males' inferred meanings for women's indirect sexual resistance messages are more similar to the meanings males would have intended by those same messages than to the meanings women intend."
The research appears in "Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication" (Sage Publications, 2008), a new book edited by Motley. The book is due on academic bookshelves soon.
Previous research has found that up to 85 percent of college women have had at least one experience in which a man attempts to escalate physical intimacy beyond the point that she has said "stop," experiences they usually regard as unpleasant.
Motley's research during the past decade suggests miscommunication is a significant reason for the problem in many cases. (The research does not address rape or other situations in which a man indeed understands "no" but ignores it.)
In one study, Motley gave 30 female and 60 male UC Davis undergraduates a multiple-choice questionnaire that asked about 16 common "female resistance messages." The messages ranged from very direct -- "Let's stop this" -- to very indirect -- "I'm seeing someone else." Four potential interpretations were listed for each message; only one was "stop."
For "I'm seeing someone else," for example, the following four interpretations were listed:
a) You want to go further but you want him to know that it doesn't mean that you're committed to him;
b) You want to go further but you want him to be discreet, so that the other guy doesn't find out;
c) You want to go further but you want him to realize, in case you end up "going together," that you may do this with someone else while you're seeing him;
d) You don't want to go further.
The women in the study were asked to recall a time when they used one of the messages, and to choose the answer that best matched what they meant when they said it. Half of the men were asked to recall a time when they were with a woman who communicated each message, and to choose the interpretation that best matched what they thought the woman meant when she said it. The other 30 men were instructed to choose the interpretation that best matched what they would mean if they were to communicate the messages.
The questionnaire study showed that men were accurate at interpreting direct resistance messages like "Let's stop this." But they were as apt to interpret "Let's be friends" to mean "keep going" as to mean "stop." And few of them would mean "stop" if they were to deliver any of the indirect messages themselves.
In related studies, Motley has also shown that most women use indirect messages out of concern that men will be offended or angered by direct messages -- but that most men actually accept direct resistance messages easily and without negative reactions.
"Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication" also reports Motley's research into the behaviors and conditions that determine the fate of platonic friendships when one party develops unrequited romantic feelings for the other. Chapters by other researchers explore such topics as interpersonal guilt, how to give advice so people will listen to it, and what constitutes effective emotional support.
While intended as an academic text, the book contains practical conclusions and recommendations. For example, Motley's chapters lay out these lessons from his research into unwanted escalation of sexual intimacy:
-- Men need to be aware of the many ways that women may say "stop" without using the word "stop."
-- When a man asks himself during intimacy, "Why did she say that?" he should not try to answer the question by imagining what he would mean if he said the same thing.
-- When in doubt, ask. "So it's getting late; does that mean we should stop?"
-- Women should use direct messages.
-- A woman who cannot be direct should at least work a direct message into the indirect one: "It's getting late, so I'd like to stop."
Source: UC Davis
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Motley calls it the "introspection" explanation: "Males' inferred meanings for women's indirect sexual resistance messages are more similar to the meanings males would have intended by those same messages than to the meanings women intend."
The research appears in "Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication" (Sage Publications, 2008), a new book edited by Motley. The book is due on academic bookshelves soon.
Previous research has found that up to 85 percent of college women have had at least one experience in which a man attempts to escalate physical intimacy beyond the point that she has said "stop," experiences they usually regard as unpleasant.
Motley's research during the past decade suggests miscommunication is a significant reason for the problem in many cases. (The research does not address rape or other situations in which a man indeed understands "no" but ignores it.)
In one study, Motley gave 30 female and 60 male UC Davis undergraduates a multiple-choice questionnaire that asked about 16 common "female resistance messages." The messages ranged from very direct -- "Let's stop this" -- to very indirect -- "I'm seeing someone else." Four potential interpretations were listed for each message; only one was "stop."
For "I'm seeing someone else," for example, the following four interpretations were listed:
a) You want to go further but you want him to know that it doesn't mean that you're committed to him;
b) You want to go further but you want him to be discreet, so that the other guy doesn't find out;
c) You want to go further but you want him to realize, in case you end up "going together," that you may do this with someone else while you're seeing him;
d) You don't want to go further.
The women in the study were asked to recall a time when they used one of the messages, and to choose the answer that best matched what they meant when they said it. Half of the men were asked to recall a time when they were with a woman who communicated each message, and to choose the interpretation that best matched what they thought the woman meant when she said it. The other 30 men were instructed to choose the interpretation that best matched what they would mean if they were to communicate the messages.
The questionnaire study showed that men were accurate at interpreting direct resistance messages like "Let's stop this." But they were as apt to interpret "Let's be friends" to mean "keep going" as to mean "stop." And few of them would mean "stop" if they were to deliver any of the indirect messages themselves.
In related studies, Motley has also shown that most women use indirect messages out of concern that men will be offended or angered by direct messages -- but that most men actually accept direct resistance messages easily and without negative reactions.
"Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication" also reports Motley's research into the behaviors and conditions that determine the fate of platonic friendships when one party develops unrequited romantic feelings for the other. Chapters by other researchers explore such topics as interpersonal guilt, how to give advice so people will listen to it, and what constitutes effective emotional support.
While intended as an academic text, the book contains practical conclusions and recommendations. For example, Motley's chapters lay out these lessons from his research into unwanted escalation of sexual intimacy:
-- Men need to be aware of the many ways that women may say "stop" without using the word "stop."
-- When a man asks himself during intimacy, "Why did she say that?" he should not try to answer the question by imagining what he would mean if he said the same thing.
-- When in doubt, ask. "So it's getting late; does that mean we should stop?"
-- Women should use direct messages.
-- A woman who cannot be direct should at least work a direct message into the indirect one: "It's getting late, so I'd like to stop."
Source: UC Davis
Labels: Relationship
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Vicente sotto medical scandal
Watch the Vicente Sotto Medical scandal video. Oh my God! I heard about this story from a friend. What are these doctors and nurses doing to their patient? Where is the patient's privacy here?
These Cebuano doctors and nurses must be stripped off of their licenses! If you are not a Bisdak, you might have a problem understanding their conversation. They are all laughing and someone was even taking a video using his phone! Someone even shouted "put it back" after the foreign object was taken out of the anus.
Watch the video after the jump.
I've heard that the patient was a gay guy who had anal sex the night before. Unfortunately, the patient was drunk that time that he didn't realize a can was inserted inside of him, until the following morning . So he went to Vicente Sotto Memorial hospital to have it checked only to be laughed about and embarrassed by the doctors and nurses!
Update: Five of the 15 medical staff and students who were present in the operating room during a controversial surgery are now named by the Health Secretary Francisco Duque III:
Dr. Philip Leo Arias, head surgeon
Dr. Angelo Alinawagan, assisting surgeon
Dr. Max Joseph Montecillo, a surgeon at an adjacent operating room
Nursing attendant Rosemarie Villareal
Circulating nurse Carmenia Sapio
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These Cebuano doctors and nurses must be stripped off of their licenses! If you are not a Bisdak, you might have a problem understanding their conversation. They are all laughing and someone was even taking a video using his phone! Someone even shouted "put it back" after the foreign object was taken out of the anus.
Watch the video after the jump.
I've heard that the patient was a gay guy who had anal sex the night before. Unfortunately, the patient was drunk that time that he didn't realize a can was inserted inside of him, until the following morning . So he went to Vicente Sotto Memorial hospital to have it checked only to be laughed about and embarrassed by the doctors and nurses!
Update: Five of the 15 medical staff and students who were present in the operating room during a controversial surgery are now named by the Health Secretary Francisco Duque III:
Dr. Philip Leo Arias, head surgeon
Dr. Angelo Alinawagan, assisting surgeon
Dr. Max Joseph Montecillo, a surgeon at an adjacent operating room
Nursing attendant Rosemarie Villareal
Circulating nurse Carmenia Sapio
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Eat less red meat and help the global climate
Monday, April 21, 2008
The old adage, “We are what we eat,’’ may be the latest recipe for success when it comes to curbing the perils of global climate warming. Despite the recent popular attention to the distance that food travels from farm to plate, aka “food miles,” Carnegie Mellon researchers Christopher L. Weber and H. Scott Matthews argue in an upcoming article in the prestigious Environmental Science & Technology journal that it is dietary choice, not food miles, which most determines a household’s food-related climate impacts.
The researchers report that fruit, vegetables, meat and milk produced closer to home rack up fewer petroleum-based transport miles than foods trucked cross country to your table. Yet despite the large distances involved—the average distance traveled for food in the U.S. is estimated at 4,000-5,000 miles —the large non-energy based greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing food make food production matter much more than distance traveled.
The authors suggest that eating less red meat and/or dairy products may be a more effective way for concerned citizens to lower their food-related climate impacts. They estimate that shifting to an entirely local diet would reduce the equivalent greenhouse gas emissions as driving 1,000 miles, while changing only one day per week’s meat and dairy-based calories to chicken, fish, or vegetables would have about the same impact. Shifting entirely from an average American diet to a vegetable-based one would reduce the same emissions as 8,000 miles driven per year.
Source: Carnegie Mellon University
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The researchers report that fruit, vegetables, meat and milk produced closer to home rack up fewer petroleum-based transport miles than foods trucked cross country to your table. Yet despite the large distances involved—the average distance traveled for food in the U.S. is estimated at 4,000-5,000 miles —the large non-energy based greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing food make food production matter much more than distance traveled.
The authors suggest that eating less red meat and/or dairy products may be a more effective way for concerned citizens to lower their food-related climate impacts. They estimate that shifting to an entirely local diet would reduce the equivalent greenhouse gas emissions as driving 1,000 miles, while changing only one day per week’s meat and dairy-based calories to chicken, fish, or vegetables would have about the same impact. Shifting entirely from an average American diet to a vegetable-based one would reduce the same emissions as 8,000 miles driven per year.
Source: Carnegie Mellon University
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Statistics: number of U.S. general surgeons declined
The number of general surgeons per 100,000 Americans has declined by more than 25 percent during the past 25 years, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Surgery.
Dana Christian Lynge, M.D., and colleagues at the University of Washington, Seattle, analyzed the number of general surgeons per 100,000 population using the American Medical Association’s Physician Masterfiles from 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2005. Surgeon’s age, sex and locale were also noted.
The number of active general surgeons fluctuated from 17,394 in 1981 to 17,922 in 2001 to 16,662 in 2005. The ratio of general surgeons to the population declined from 7.68 surgeons per 100,000 people in 1981 to 5.69 surgeons per 100,000 people in 2005. With the U.S. population increasing from 226 million to 292 million, the national general surgeon to population ratio declined by 25.91 percent during those 25 years, with a greater decrease in urban areas (27.24 percent) and a 21.07 percent decline in rural areas.
The number of women general surgeons increased substantially from 1981 to 2005, but they were disproportionately concentrated in urban areas. The average age of rural surgeons increased compared with surgeons practicing in urban areas.
Although other medical practitioners and health care clinicians can help the U.S. medical system adjust to the decline in general surgeons, they cannot completely fill the role of general surgeons, the authors note. Ways to address this decline should be considered by surgeons, their professional organizations and organizations that control the number of general surgeons trained annually. “These might include increased funding of residency positions, and exploring and addressing the issues surrounding training, remuneration and lifestyle that seem to have made general surgery less attractive than other specialties to medical students, especially women,” the authors conclude. Medical schools and surgical residencies should also “ensure that general surgical residents are sufficiently exposed to rural surgical practice through rural training tracks and rural-based residencies.”
Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
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Dana Christian Lynge, M.D., and colleagues at the University of Washington, Seattle, analyzed the number of general surgeons per 100,000 population using the American Medical Association’s Physician Masterfiles from 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2005. Surgeon’s age, sex and locale were also noted.
The number of active general surgeons fluctuated from 17,394 in 1981 to 17,922 in 2001 to 16,662 in 2005. The ratio of general surgeons to the population declined from 7.68 surgeons per 100,000 people in 1981 to 5.69 surgeons per 100,000 people in 2005. With the U.S. population increasing from 226 million to 292 million, the national general surgeon to population ratio declined by 25.91 percent during those 25 years, with a greater decrease in urban areas (27.24 percent) and a 21.07 percent decline in rural areas.
The number of women general surgeons increased substantially from 1981 to 2005, but they were disproportionately concentrated in urban areas. The average age of rural surgeons increased compared with surgeons practicing in urban areas.
Although other medical practitioners and health care clinicians can help the U.S. medical system adjust to the decline in general surgeons, they cannot completely fill the role of general surgeons, the authors note. Ways to address this decline should be considered by surgeons, their professional organizations and organizations that control the number of general surgeons trained annually. “These might include increased funding of residency positions, and exploring and addressing the issues surrounding training, remuneration and lifestyle that seem to have made general surgery less attractive than other specialties to medical students, especially women,” the authors conclude. Medical schools and surgical residencies should also “ensure that general surgical residents are sufficiently exposed to rural surgical practice through rural training tracks and rural-based residencies.”
Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
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Filipino Nurses' job hiring in France
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported recently that jobs await Filipino nurses and IT experts in various countries abroad aside from the United States, including France, Canada, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said that the Philippine government is now negotiating an agreement with the government of France for the possible hiring of Filipino nurses and IT experts.
Source: philstar.com
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Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said that the Philippine government is now negotiating an agreement with the government of France for the possible hiring of Filipino nurses and IT experts.
Source: philstar.com
Labels: Nurses Corner
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List of best free storage or hosting sites
I have been using free hosting or storage sites for my files. If you have been keen on it, I have been using divshare to host my free ebook downloads for quiet a time now.
Divshare is awesome and I haven't gotten into any problem with it so far. I could upload my videos, photos and other files, and they'll host them forever, for free. It gives you a storage capacity of 5GB. That is enough for my blogging use.
What other free hosting or storage sites are existing? Links after the jump.
Mediafire - MediaFire is the simplest free file hosting service for businesses, professionals, and individuals to share files and images with others.
Savefile - I have tried this one before but they deleted my files. You can still try it. This service can be used for uploading files up to 60MB each.
MegaUpload - Free and allows users to upload files of up to 500 MB. Premium users are offered 250 GB total file storage. Any file uploaded anonymously will expire if there are no downloads for at least 21 days.
Rapidshare - Upload files of up to 100 MB (rapidshare.com) and up to 300 MB (rapidshare.de). It is the 12th most visited website in the world.
FileDen - 1GB of personal storage space.
FileFactory - FileFactory lets you host files up to 300MB for free. You don't have to register and there is nothing to download. Your files can be downloaded an unlimited number of times!
FileCrunch - Easily share files too big to email. 250MB file size, bigger than others.
FileFreak - 500 MB of daily outgoing bandwidth. 1 GB of space. Upload files as large as 50 MB.
FileSend - Offers a generous 120 MB of space for you to upload your files and send to your friends!
Easy-Share - Upload files up to 100 megabytes in size. Downside: file will remain on the servers for only 1 month.
Snapdrive - 2GB of account space. Files do not expire. Full featured file hosting.
Bigupload - Unlimited file hosting. Files not accessed for 30 days will be deleted.
Walagata - 50MB storage space and 8GB bandwidth. Upload all file types.
Web File Hosting - No daily download limits, and allow you to host unlimited number of files.
MegaShare - Upload as much as you want, whenever you want! This means an UNLIMITED number of uploads for you! Upload files with sizes up to 50 MB.
DumpPlace - Offers 6GB of storage space and secure triple redundant file backup. File upload size is 250MB.
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Divshare is awesome and I haven't gotten into any problem with it so far. I could upload my videos, photos and other files, and they'll host them forever, for free. It gives you a storage capacity of 5GB. That is enough for my blogging use.
What other free hosting or storage sites are existing? Links after the jump.
Mediafire - MediaFire is the simplest free file hosting service for businesses, professionals, and individuals to share files and images with others.
Savefile - I have tried this one before but they deleted my files. You can still try it. This service can be used for uploading files up to 60MB each.
MegaUpload - Free and allows users to upload files of up to 500 MB. Premium users are offered 250 GB total file storage. Any file uploaded anonymously will expire if there are no downloads for at least 21 days.
Rapidshare - Upload files of up to 100 MB (rapidshare.com) and up to 300 MB (rapidshare.de). It is the 12th most visited website in the world.
FileDen - 1GB of personal storage space.
FileFactory - FileFactory lets you host files up to 300MB for free. You don't have to register and there is nothing to download. Your files can be downloaded an unlimited number of times!
FileCrunch - Easily share files too big to email. 250MB file size, bigger than others.
FileFreak - 500 MB of daily outgoing bandwidth. 1 GB of space. Upload files as large as 50 MB.
FileSend - Offers a generous 120 MB of space for you to upload your files and send to your friends!
Easy-Share - Upload files up to 100 megabytes in size. Downside: file will remain on the servers for only 1 month.
Snapdrive - 2GB of account space. Files do not expire. Full featured file hosting.
Bigupload - Unlimited file hosting. Files not accessed for 30 days will be deleted.
Walagata - 50MB storage space and 8GB bandwidth. Upload all file types.
Web File Hosting - No daily download limits, and allow you to host unlimited number of files.
MegaShare - Upload as much as you want, whenever you want! This means an UNLIMITED number of uploads for you! Upload files with sizes up to 50 MB.
DumpPlace - Offers 6GB of storage space and secure triple redundant file backup. File upload size is 250MB.
Labels: Internet
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Yahoo is green!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Visit the green Yahoo! The red Yahoo name turns green in support for a green environment.
I am not sure how long will this last. When the cursor is placed over the name, the double "O" transform into the "recycle symbol". Cool.
I am waiting for Google to do it too. Curious of what will they do with their "double O"?
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I am not sure how long will this last. When the cursor is placed over the name, the double "O" transform into the "recycle symbol". Cool.I am waiting for Google to do it too. Curious of what will they do with their "double O"?
Labels: Internet
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Free download "Industrial and Oily Wastewater Control" online ebook
Free download "Industrial and Oily Wastewater Control" online ebook for Chemical Engineers and Chemists. Please see sidebar for more downloads. Link to the free ebook after the jump.
Table of Contents:
Section 1 INTRODUCTION
Section 2 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
2.1 Objectives
2.2 Industrial Pollutants
2.3 Source Control and Waste Reduction
2.4 Wastewater Flows and Characteristics
2.5 Wastewater Collection
2.6 Wastewater Treatment
2.7 Guidelines From Actual Experience
Section 3 OILY WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
3.1 Objectives
3.2 Sources
3.3 Discharge Criteria
3.4 Point Source Control
3.4.1 Segregation and Recovery
3.4.2 Process Change
3.5 Disposal of Oil
3.5.1 Reuse/Recovery
3.5.2 Incineration
3.5.3 Waste Hauler
3.5.4 Landfill or Land Disposal
3.6 Emergency Containment and Cleanup
3.7 Oily Wastewater Characteristics
3.8 Collection and Transfer
3.8.1 Ship Oily Wastewater Generation
3.8.2 Shoreside Collection Systems
3.8.3 Pressurized Pier Collection System
3.8.4 Gravity Flow Collection System
3.8.5 Pump Stations
3.9 Oily Wastewater Treatment
3.9.1 General
3.9.2 Treatment Requirements
3.9.3 Sulfide Control
3.9.4 Dissolved Metals Removal
3.9.5 Emulsified Oil Treatment
3.10 Design Criteria for Oil-Water Separators and Appurtenances
3.10.1 General
3.10.2 Load Equalization Tank (LET)
3.10.3 API Separator
3.10.4 Induced Gravity Separator
3.10.5 Skimming Dam
3.10.6 Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) and Induced Air Flotation (IAF)
3.10.7 Polishing Treatment Alternatives
3.10.8 Sludge Dewatering and Disposal
3.10.9 Oil Reclamation
3.10.10 Pumps, Valves, and Piping
3.10.11 Instrumentation
Section 4 METERING, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL, AND CHEMICAL FEEDING
4.1 Scope
4.2 Related Criteria
4.3 Use of Criteria
4.4 Policies
4.5 Information Required
4.6 Wastewater Treatment Systems
4.7 Chemical Handling and Feeding
Download free ebook: file is in pdf, 1.54 MB, 239 pages.
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Table of Contents:
Section 1 INTRODUCTION
Section 2 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
2.1 Objectives
2.2 Industrial Pollutants
2.3 Source Control and Waste Reduction
2.4 Wastewater Flows and Characteristics
2.5 Wastewater Collection
2.6 Wastewater Treatment
2.7 Guidelines From Actual Experience
Section 3 OILY WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
3.1 Objectives
3.2 Sources
3.3 Discharge Criteria
3.4 Point Source Control
3.4.1 Segregation and Recovery
3.4.2 Process Change
3.5 Disposal of Oil
3.5.1 Reuse/Recovery
3.5.2 Incineration
3.5.3 Waste Hauler
3.5.4 Landfill or Land Disposal
3.6 Emergency Containment and Cleanup
3.7 Oily Wastewater Characteristics
3.8 Collection and Transfer
3.8.1 Ship Oily Wastewater Generation
3.8.2 Shoreside Collection Systems
3.8.3 Pressurized Pier Collection System
3.8.4 Gravity Flow Collection System
3.8.5 Pump Stations
3.9 Oily Wastewater Treatment
3.9.1 General
3.9.2 Treatment Requirements
3.9.3 Sulfide Control
3.9.4 Dissolved Metals Removal
3.9.5 Emulsified Oil Treatment
3.10 Design Criteria for Oil-Water Separators and Appurtenances
3.10.1 General
3.10.2 Load Equalization Tank (LET)
3.10.3 API Separator
3.10.4 Induced Gravity Separator
3.10.5 Skimming Dam
3.10.6 Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) and Induced Air Flotation (IAF)
3.10.7 Polishing Treatment Alternatives
3.10.8 Sludge Dewatering and Disposal
3.10.9 Oil Reclamation
3.10.10 Pumps, Valves, and Piping
3.10.11 Instrumentation
Section 4 METERING, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL, AND CHEMICAL FEEDING
4.1 Scope
4.2 Related Criteria
4.3 Use of Criteria
4.4 Policies
4.5 Information Required
4.6 Wastewater Treatment Systems
4.7 Chemical Handling and Feeding
Download free ebook: file is in pdf, 1.54 MB, 239 pages.
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Pope Benedict's speech at the United Nation
Full text: This is the complete speech or address of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization in New York (April 18, 2008).
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Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As I begin my address to this Assembly, I would like first of all to express to you, Mr President, my sincere gratitude for your kind words. My thanks go also to the Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, for inviting me to visit the headquarters of this Organization and for the welcome that he has extended to me. I greet the Ambassadors and Diplomats from the Member States, and all those present. Through you, I greet the peoples who are represented here. They look to this institution to carry forward the founding inspiration to establish a “centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends” of peace and development (cf. Charter of the United Nations, article 1.2-1.4). As Pope John Paul II expressed it in 1995, the Organization should be “a moral centre where all the nations of the world feel at home and develop a shared awareness of being, as it were, a ‘family of nations’” (Address to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the 50th Anniversary of its Foundation, New York, 5 October 1995, 14).
Through the United Nations, States have established universal objectives which, even if they do not coincide with the total common good of the human family, undoubtedly represent a fundamental part of that good. The founding principles of the Organization – the desire for peace, the quest for justice, respect for the dignity of the person, humanitarian cooperation and assistance – express the just aspirations of the human spirit, and constitute the ideals which should underpin international relations. As my predecessors Paul VI and John Paul II have observed from this very podium, all this is something that the Catholic Church and the Holy See follow attentively and with interest, seeing in your activity an example of how issues and conflicts concerning the world community can be subject to common regulation. The United Nations embodies the aspiration for a “greater degree of international ordering” (John Paul II, Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 43), inspired and governed by the principle of subsidiarity, and therefore capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules and through structures capable of harmonizing the day-to-day unfolding of the lives of peoples. This is all the more necessary at a time when we experience the obvious paradox of a multilateral consensus that continues to be in crisis because it is still subordinated to the decisions of a few, whereas the world’s problems call for interventions in the form of collective action by the international community.
Indeed, questions of security, development goals, reduction of local and global inequalities, protection of the environment, of resources and of the climate, require all international leaders to act jointly and to show a readiness to work in good faith, respecting the law, and promoting solidarity with the weakest regions of the planet. I am thinking especially of those countries in Africa and other parts of the world which remain on the margins of authentic integral development, and are therefore at risk of experiencing only the negative effects of globalization. In the context of international relations, it is necessary to recognize the higher role played by rules and structures that are intrinsically ordered to promote the common good, and therefore to safeguard human freedom. These regulations do not limit freedom. On the contrary, they promote it when they prohibit behaviour and actions which work against the common good, curb its effective exercise and hence compromise the dignity of every human person. In the name of freedom, there has to be a correlation between rights and duties, by which every person is called to assume responsibility for his or her choices, made as a consequence of entering into relations with others. Here our thoughts turn also to the way the results of scientific research and technological advances have sometimes been applied. Notwithstanding the enormous benefits that humanity can gain, some instances of this represent a clear violation of the order of creation, to the point where not only is the sacred character of life contradicted, but the human person and the family are robbed of their natural identity. Likewise, international action to preserve the environment and to protect various forms of life on earth must not only guarantee a rational use of technology and science, but must also rediscover the authentic image of creation. This never requires a choice to be made between science and ethics: rather it is a question of adopting a scientific method that is truly respectful of ethical imperatives.
Recognition of the unity of the human family, and attention to the innate dignity of every man and woman, today find renewed emphasis in the principle of the responsibility to protect. This has only recently been defined, but it was already present implicitly at the origins of the United Nations, and is now increasingly characteristic of its activity. Every State has the primary duty to protect its own population from grave and sustained violations of human rights, as well as from the consequences of humanitarian crises, whether natural or man-made. If States are unable to guarantee such protection, the international community must intervene with the juridical means provided in the United Nations Charter and in other international instruments. The action of the international community and its institutions, provided that it respects the principles undergirding the international order, should never be interpreted as an unwarranted imposition or a limitation of sovereignty. On the contrary, it is indifference or failure to intervene that do the real damage. What is needed is a deeper search for ways of pre-empting and managing conflicts by exploring every possible diplomatic avenue, and giving attention and encouragement to even the faintest sign of dialogue or desire for reconciliation.
The principle of “responsibility to protect” was considered by the ancient ius gentium as the foundation of every action taken by those in government with regard to the governed: at the time when the concept of national sovereign States was first developing, the Dominican Friar Francisco de Vitoria, rightly considered as a precursor of the idea of the United Nations, described this responsibility as an aspect of natural reason shared by all nations, and the result of an international order whose task it was to regulate relations between peoples. Now, as then, this principle has to invoke the idea of the person as image of the Creator, the desire for the absolute and the essence of freedom. The founding of the United Nations, as we know, coincided with the profound upheavals that humanity experienced when reference to the meaning of transcendence and natural reason was abandoned, and in consequence, freedom and human dignity were grossly violated. When this happens, it threatens the objective foundations of the values inspiring and governing the international order and it undermines the cogent and inviolable principles formulated and consolidated by the United Nations. When faced with new and insistent challenges, it is a mistake to fall back on a pragmatic approach, limited to determining “common ground”, minimal in content and weak in its effect.
This reference to human dignity, which is the foundation and goal of the responsibility to protect, leads us to the theme we are specifically focusing upon this year, which marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document was the outcome of a convergence of different religious and cultural traditions, all of them motivated by the common desire to place the human person at the heart of institutions, laws and the workings of society, and to consider the human person essential for the world of culture, religion and science. Human rights are increasingly being presented as the common language and the ethical substratum of international relations. At the same time, the universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights all serve as guarantees safeguarding human dignity. It is evident, though, that the rights recognized and expounded in the Declaration apply to everyone by virtue of the common origin of the person, who remains the high-point of God’s creative design for the world and for history. They are based on the natural law inscribed on human hearts and present in different cultures and civilizations. Removing human rights from this context would mean restricting their range and yielding to a relativistic conception, according to which the meaning and interpretation of rights could vary and their universality would be denied in the name of different cultural, political, social and even religious outlooks. This great variety of viewpoints must not be allowed to obscure the fact that not only rights are universal, but so too is the human person, the subject of those rights.
The life of the community, both domestically and internationally, clearly demonstrates that respect for rights, and the guarantees that follow from them, are measures of the common good that serve to evaluate the relationship between justice and injustice, development and poverty, security and conflict. The promotion of human rights remains the most effective strategy for eliminating inequalities between countries and social groups, and for increasing security. Indeed, the victims of hardship and despair, whose human dignity is violated with impunity, become easy prey to the call to violence, and they can then become violators of peace. The common good that human rights help to accomplish cannot, however, be attained merely by applying correct procedures, nor even less by achieving a balance between competing rights. The merit of the Universal Declaration is that it has enabled different cultures, juridical expressions and institutional models to converge around a fundamental nucleus of values, and hence of rights. Today, though, efforts need to be redoubled in the face of pressure to reinterpret the foundations of the Declaration and to compromise its inner unity so as to facilitate a move away from the protection of human dignity towards the satisfaction of simple interests, often particular interests. The Declaration was adopted as a “common standard of achievement” (Preamble) and cannot be applied piecemeal, according to trends or selective choices that merely run the risk of contradicting the unity of the human person and thus the indivisibility of human rights.
Experience shows that legality often prevails over justice when the insistence upon rights makes them appear as the exclusive result of legislative enactments or normative decisions taken by the various agencies of those in power. When presented purely in terms of legality, rights risk becoming weak propositions divorced from the ethical and rational dimension which is their foundation and their goal. The Universal Declaration, rather, has reinforced the conviction that respect for human rights is principally rooted in unchanging justice, on which the binding force of international proclamations is also based. This aspect is often overlooked when the attempt is made to deprive rights of their true function in the name of a narrowly utilitarian perspective. Since rights and the resulting duties follow naturally from human interaction, it is easy to forget that they are the fruit of a commonly held sense of justice built primarily upon solidarity among the members of society, and hence valid at all times and for all peoples. This intuition was expressed as early as the fifth century by Augustine of Hippo, one of the masters of our intellectual heritage. He taught that the saying: Do not do to others what you would not want done to you “cannot in any way vary according to the different understandings that have arisen in the world” (De Doctrina Christiana, III, 14). Human rights, then, must be respected as an expression of justice, and not merely because they are enforceable through the will of the legislators.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As history proceeds, new situations arise, and the attempt is made to link them to new rights. Discernment, that is, the capacity to distinguish good from evil, becomes even more essential in the context of demands that concern the very lives and conduct of persons, communities and peoples. In tackling the theme of rights, since important situations and profound realities are involved, discernment is both an indispensable and a fruitful virtue.
Discernment, then, shows that entrusting exclusively to individual States, with their laws and institutions, the final responsibility to meet the aspirations of persons, communities and entire peoples, can sometimes have consequences that exclude the possibility of a social order respectful of the dignity and rights of the person. On the other hand, a vision of life firmly anchored in the religious dimension can help to achieve this, since recognition of the transcendent value of every man and woman favours conversion of heart, which then leads to a commitment to resist violence, terrorism and war, and to promote justice and peace. This also provides the proper context for the inter-religious dialogue that the United Nations is called to support, just as it supports dialogue in other areas of human activity. Dialogue should be recognized as the means by which the various components of society can articulate their point of view and build consensus around the truth concerning particular values or goals. It pertains to the nature of religions, freely practised, that they can autonomously conduct a dialogue of thought and life. If at this level, too, the religious sphere is kept separate from political action, then great benefits ensue for individuals and communities. On the other hand, the United Nations can count on the results of dialogue between religions, and can draw fruit from the willingness of believers to place their experiences at the service of the common good. Their task is to propose a vision of faith not in terms of intolerance, discrimination and conflict, but in terms of complete respect for truth, coexistence, rights, and reconciliation.
Human rights, of course, must include the right to religious freedom, understood as the expression of a dimension that is at once individual and communitarian – a vision that brings out the unity of the person while clearly distinguishing between the dimension of the citizen and that of the believer. The activity of the United Nations in recent years has ensured that public debate gives space to viewpoints inspired by a religious vision in all its dimensions, including ritual, worship, education, dissemination of information and the freedom to profess and choose religion. It is inconceivable, then, that believers should have to suppress a part of themselves – their faith – in order to be active citizens. It should never be necessary to deny God in order to enjoy one’s rights. The rights associated with religion are all the more in need of protection if they are considered to clash with a prevailing secular ideology or with majority religious positions of an exclusive nature. The full guarantee of religious liberty cannot be limited to the free exercise of worship, but has to give due consideration to the public dimension of religion, and hence to the possibility of believers playing their part in building the social order. Indeed, they actually do so, for example through their influential and generous involvement in a vast network of initiatives which extend from Universities, scientific institutions and schools to health care agencies and charitable organizations in the service of the poorest and most marginalized. Refusal to recognize the contribution to society that is rooted in the religious dimension and in the quest for the Absolute – by its nature, expressing communion between persons – would effectively privilege an individualistic approach, and would fragment the unity of the person.
My presence at this Assembly is a sign of esteem for the United Nations, and it is intended to express the hope that the Organization will increasingly serve as a sign of unity between States and an instrument of service to the entire human family. It also demonstrates the willingness of the Catholic Church to offer her proper contribution to building international relations in a way that allows every person and every people to feel they can make a difference. In a manner that is consistent with her contribution in the ethical and moral sphere and the free activity of her faithful, the Church also works for the realization of these goals through the international activity of the Holy See. Indeed, the Holy See has always had a place at the assemblies of the Nations, thereby manifesting its specific character as a subject in the international domain. As the United Nations recently confirmed, the Holy See thereby makes its contribution according to the dispositions of international law, helps to define that law, and makes appeal to it.
The United Nations remains a privileged setting in which the Church is committed to contributing her experience “of humanity”, developed over the centuries among peoples of every race and culture, and placing it at the disposal of all members of the international community. This experience and activity, directed towards attaining freedom for every believer, seeks also to increase the protection given to the rights of the person. Those rights are grounded and shaped by the transcendent nature of the person, which permits men and women to pursue their journey of faith and their search for God in this world. Recognition of this dimension must be strengthened if we are to sustain humanity’s hope for a better world and if we are to create the conditions for peace, development, cooperation, and guarantee of rights for future generations.
In my recent Encyclical, Spe Salvi, I indicated that “every generation has the task of engaging anew in the arduous search for the right way to order human affairs” (no. 25). For Christians, this task is motivated by the hope drawn from the saving work of Jesus Christ. That is why the Church is happy to be associated with the activity of this distinguished Organization, charged with the responsibility of promoting peace and good will throughout the earth. Dear Friends, I thank you for this opportunity to address you today, and I promise you of the support of my prayers as you pursue your noble task.
Before I take my leave from this distinguished Assembly, I should like to offer my greetings, in the official languages, to all the Nations here represented.
Peace and Prosperity with God’s help!
Paix et prospérité, avec l’aide de Dieu!
Paz y prosperidad con la ayuda de Dios!
سَلامٌ وَإزْدِهَارٌ بعَوْن ِ الله ِ!
因著天主的幫助願大家 得享平安和繁榮 !
Мира и благоденствия с помощью Боҗией!
Thank you very much.
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****Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As I begin my address to this Assembly, I would like first of all to express to you, Mr President, my sincere gratitude for your kind words. My thanks go also to the Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, for inviting me to visit the headquarters of this Organization and for the welcome that he has extended to me. I greet the Ambassadors and Diplomats from the Member States, and all those present. Through you, I greet the peoples who are represented here. They look to this institution to carry forward the founding inspiration to establish a “centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends” of peace and development (cf. Charter of the United Nations, article 1.2-1.4). As Pope John Paul II expressed it in 1995, the Organization should be “a moral centre where all the nations of the world feel at home and develop a shared awareness of being, as it were, a ‘family of nations’” (Address to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the 50th Anniversary of its Foundation, New York, 5 October 1995, 14).
Through the United Nations, States have established universal objectives which, even if they do not coincide with the total common good of the human family, undoubtedly represent a fundamental part of that good. The founding principles of the Organization – the desire for peace, the quest for justice, respect for the dignity of the person, humanitarian cooperation and assistance – express the just aspirations of the human spirit, and constitute the ideals which should underpin international relations. As my predecessors Paul VI and John Paul II have observed from this very podium, all this is something that the Catholic Church and the Holy See follow attentively and with interest, seeing in your activity an example of how issues and conflicts concerning the world community can be subject to common regulation. The United Nations embodies the aspiration for a “greater degree of international ordering” (John Paul II, Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 43), inspired and governed by the principle of subsidiarity, and therefore capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules and through structures capable of harmonizing the day-to-day unfolding of the lives of peoples. This is all the more necessary at a time when we experience the obvious paradox of a multilateral consensus that continues to be in crisis because it is still subordinated to the decisions of a few, whereas the world’s problems call for interventions in the form of collective action by the international community.
Indeed, questions of security, development goals, reduction of local and global inequalities, protection of the environment, of resources and of the climate, require all international leaders to act jointly and to show a readiness to work in good faith, respecting the law, and promoting solidarity with the weakest regions of the planet. I am thinking especially of those countries in Africa and other parts of the world which remain on the margins of authentic integral development, and are therefore at risk of experiencing only the negative effects of globalization. In the context of international relations, it is necessary to recognize the higher role played by rules and structures that are intrinsically ordered to promote the common good, and therefore to safeguard human freedom. These regulations do not limit freedom. On the contrary, they promote it when they prohibit behaviour and actions which work against the common good, curb its effective exercise and hence compromise the dignity of every human person. In the name of freedom, there has to be a correlation between rights and duties, by which every person is called to assume responsibility for his or her choices, made as a consequence of entering into relations with others. Here our thoughts turn also to the way the results of scientific research and technological advances have sometimes been applied. Notwithstanding the enormous benefits that humanity can gain, some instances of this represent a clear violation of the order of creation, to the point where not only is the sacred character of life contradicted, but the human person and the family are robbed of their natural identity. Likewise, international action to preserve the environment and to protect various forms of life on earth must not only guarantee a rational use of technology and science, but must also rediscover the authentic image of creation. This never requires a choice to be made between science and ethics: rather it is a question of adopting a scientific method that is truly respectful of ethical imperatives.
Recognition of the unity of the human family, and attention to the innate dignity of every man and woman, today find renewed emphasis in the principle of the responsibility to protect. This has only recently been defined, but it was already present implicitly at the origins of the United Nations, and is now increasingly characteristic of its activity. Every State has the primary duty to protect its own population from grave and sustained violations of human rights, as well as from the consequences of humanitarian crises, whether natural or man-made. If States are unable to guarantee such protection, the international community must intervene with the juridical means provided in the United Nations Charter and in other international instruments. The action of the international community and its institutions, provided that it respects the principles undergirding the international order, should never be interpreted as an unwarranted imposition or a limitation of sovereignty. On the contrary, it is indifference or failure to intervene that do the real damage. What is needed is a deeper search for ways of pre-empting and managing conflicts by exploring every possible diplomatic avenue, and giving attention and encouragement to even the faintest sign of dialogue or desire for reconciliation.
The principle of “responsibility to protect” was considered by the ancient ius gentium as the foundation of every action taken by those in government with regard to the governed: at the time when the concept of national sovereign States was first developing, the Dominican Friar Francisco de Vitoria, rightly considered as a precursor of the idea of the United Nations, described this responsibility as an aspect of natural reason shared by all nations, and the result of an international order whose task it was to regulate relations between peoples. Now, as then, this principle has to invoke the idea of the person as image of the Creator, the desire for the absolute and the essence of freedom. The founding of the United Nations, as we know, coincided with the profound upheavals that humanity experienced when reference to the meaning of transcendence and natural reason was abandoned, and in consequence, freedom and human dignity were grossly violated. When this happens, it threatens the objective foundations of the values inspiring and governing the international order and it undermines the cogent and inviolable principles formulated and consolidated by the United Nations. When faced with new and insistent challenges, it is a mistake to fall back on a pragmatic approach, limited to determining “common ground”, minimal in content and weak in its effect.
This reference to human dignity, which is the foundation and goal of the responsibility to protect, leads us to the theme we are specifically focusing upon this year, which marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document was the outcome of a convergence of different religious and cultural traditions, all of them motivated by the common desire to place the human person at the heart of institutions, laws and the workings of society, and to consider the human person essential for the world of culture, religion and science. Human rights are increasingly being presented as the common language and the ethical substratum of international relations. At the same time, the universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights all serve as guarantees safeguarding human dignity. It is evident, though, that the rights recognized and expounded in the Declaration apply to everyone by virtue of the common origin of the person, who remains the high-point of God’s creative design for the world and for history. They are based on the natural law inscribed on human hearts and present in different cultures and civilizations. Removing human rights from this context would mean restricting their range and yielding to a relativistic conception, according to which the meaning and interpretation of rights could vary and their universality would be denied in the name of different cultural, political, social and even religious outlooks. This great variety of viewpoints must not be allowed to obscure the fact that not only rights are universal, but so too is the human person, the subject of those rights.
The life of the community, both domestically and internationally, clearly demonstrates that respect for rights, and the guarantees that follow from them, are measures of the common good that serve to evaluate the relationship between justice and injustice, development and poverty, security and conflict. The promotion of human rights remains the most effective strategy for eliminating inequalities between countries and social groups, and for increasing security. Indeed, the victims of hardship and despair, whose human dignity is violated with impunity, become easy prey to the call to violence, and they can then become violators of peace. The common good that human rights help to accomplish cannot, however, be attained merely by applying correct procedures, nor even less by achieving a balance between competing rights. The merit of the Universal Declaration is that it has enabled different cultures, juridical expressions and institutional models to converge around a fundamental nucleus of values, and hence of rights. Today, though, efforts need to be redoubled in the face of pressure to reinterpret the foundations of the Declaration and to compromise its inner unity so as to facilitate a move away from the protection of human dignity towards the satisfaction of simple interests, often particular interests. The Declaration was adopted as a “common standard of achievement” (Preamble) and cannot be applied piecemeal, according to trends or selective choices that merely run the risk of contradicting the unity of the human person and thus the indivisibility of human rights.
Experience shows that legality often prevails over justice when the insistence upon rights makes them appear as the exclusive result of legislative enactments or normative decisions taken by the various agencies of those in power. When presented purely in terms of legality, rights risk becoming weak propositions divorced from the ethical and rational dimension which is their foundation and their goal. The Universal Declaration, rather, has reinforced the conviction that respect for human rights is principally rooted in unchanging justice, on which the binding force of international proclamations is also based. This aspect is often overlooked when the attempt is made to deprive rights of their true function in the name of a narrowly utilitarian perspective. Since rights and the resulting duties follow naturally from human interaction, it is easy to forget that they are the fruit of a commonly held sense of justice built primarily upon solidarity among the members of society, and hence valid at all times and for all peoples. This intuition was expressed as early as the fifth century by Augustine of Hippo, one of the masters of our intellectual heritage. He taught that the saying: Do not do to others what you would not want done to you “cannot in any way vary according to the different understandings that have arisen in the world” (De Doctrina Christiana, III, 14). Human rights, then, must be respected as an expression of justice, and not merely because they are enforceable through the will of the legislators.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As history proceeds, new situations arise, and the attempt is made to link them to new rights. Discernment, that is, the capacity to distinguish good from evil, becomes even more essential in the context of demands that concern the very lives and conduct of persons, communities and peoples. In tackling the theme of rights, since important situations and profound realities are involved, discernment is both an indispensable and a fruitful virtue.
Discernment, then, shows that entrusting exclusively to individual States, with their laws and institutions, the final responsibility to meet the aspirations of persons, communities and entire peoples, can sometimes have consequences that exclude the possibility of a social order respectful of the dignity and rights of the person. On the other hand, a vision of life firmly anchored in the religious dimension can help to achieve this, since recognition of the transcendent value of every man and woman favours conversion of heart, which then leads to a commitment to resist violence, terrorism and war, and to promote justice and peace. This also provides the proper context for the inter-religious dialogue that the United Nations is called to support, just as it supports dialogue in other areas of human activity. Dialogue should be recognized as the means by which the various components of society can articulate their point of view and build consensus around the truth concerning particular values or goals. It pertains to the nature of religions, freely practised, that they can autonomously conduct a dialogue of thought and life. If at this level, too, the religious sphere is kept separate from political action, then great benefits ensue for individuals and communities. On the other hand, the United Nations can count on the results of dialogue between religions, and can draw fruit from the willingness of believers to place their experiences at the service of the common good. Their task is to propose a vision of faith not in terms of intolerance, discrimination and conflict, but in terms of complete respect for truth, coexistence, rights, and reconciliation.
Human rights, of course, must include the right to religious freedom, understood as the expression of a dimension that is at once individual and communitarian – a vision that brings out the unity of the person while clearly distinguishing between the dimension of the citizen and that of the believer. The activity of the United Nations in recent years has ensured that public debate gives space to viewpoints inspired by a religious vision in all its dimensions, including ritual, worship, education, dissemination of information and the freedom to profess and choose religion. It is inconceivable, then, that believers should have to suppress a part of themselves – their faith – in order to be active citizens. It should never be necessary to deny God in order to enjoy one’s rights. The rights associated with religion are all the more in need of protection if they are considered to clash with a prevailing secular ideology or with majority religious positions of an exclusive nature. The full guarantee of religious liberty cannot be limited to the free exercise of worship, but has to give due consideration to the public dimension of religion, and hence to the possibility of believers playing their part in building the social order. Indeed, they actually do so, for example through their influential and generous involvement in a vast network of initiatives which extend from Universities, scientific institutions and schools to health care agencies and charitable organizations in the service of the poorest and most marginalized. Refusal to recognize the contribution to society that is rooted in the religious dimension and in the quest for the Absolute – by its nature, expressing communion between persons – would effectively privilege an individualistic approach, and would fragment the unity of the person.
My presence at this Assembly is a sign of esteem for the United Nations, and it is intended to express the hope that the Organization will increasingly serve as a sign of unity between States and an instrument of service to the entire human family. It also demonstrates the willingness of the Catholic Church to offer her proper contribution to building international relations in a way that allows every person and every people to feel they can make a difference. In a manner that is consistent with her contribution in the ethical and moral sphere and the free activity of her faithful, the Church also works for the realization of these goals through the international activity of the Holy See. Indeed, the Holy See has always had a place at the assemblies of the Nations, thereby manifesting its specific character as a subject in the international domain. As the United Nations recently confirmed, the Holy See thereby makes its contribution according to the dispositions of international law, helps to define that law, and makes appeal to it.
The United Nations remains a privileged setting in which the Church is committed to contributing her experience “of humanity”, developed over the centuries among peoples of every race and culture, and placing it at the disposal of all members of the international community. This experience and activity, directed towards attaining freedom for every believer, seeks also to increase the protection given to the rights of the person. Those rights are grounded and shaped by the transcendent nature of the person, which permits men and women to pursue their journey of faith and their search for God in this world. Recognition of this dimension must be strengthened if we are to sustain humanity’s hope for a better world and if we are to create the conditions for peace, development, cooperation, and guarantee of rights for future generations.
In my recent Encyclical, Spe Salvi, I indicated that “every generation has the task of engaging anew in the arduous search for the right way to order human affairs” (no. 25). For Christians, this task is motivated by the hope drawn from the saving work of Jesus Christ. That is why the Church is happy to be associated with the activity of this distinguished Organization, charged with the responsibility of promoting peace and good will throughout the earth. Dear Friends, I thank you for this opportunity to address you today, and I promise you of the support of my prayers as you pursue your noble task.
Before I take my leave from this distinguished Assembly, I should like to offer my greetings, in the official languages, to all the Nations here represented.
Peace and Prosperity with God’s help!
Paix et prospérité, avec l’aide de Dieu!
Paz y prosperidad con la ayuda de Dios!
سَلامٌ وَإزْدِهَارٌ بعَوْن ِ الله ِ!
因著天主的幫助願大家 得享平安和繁榮 !
Мира и благоденствия с помощью Боҗией!
Thank you very much.
Labels: Religion
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UCS Satellite Database: Countries and their Satellites
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Question: How many satellites orbiting the earth does the Philippines have? Hmmm.
Answer: Only one. The name is Agila 2 (Mabuhay 1). Operated by Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation, Agila 2 is a commercial communications satellite. It was launched on August 19, 1997 and is expected to stay in orbit for 15 years. Agila is considered the most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region.
That's it. We do not have any remote sensing imaging satellite. The Philippines cannot afford to have one. Those wanting to use satellite images for research must purchase them abroad for a very high price. Too bad for a country that badly needs this technology. [more after the jump]
If you are interested to know which countries own which satellite and how many, you must visit the UCS Satellite Database is a listing of operational satellites currently in orbit around Earth.
The intent in producing the UCS Satellite Database is to create a research tool by collecting open-source information on active satellites and presenting it in a format that can be easily manipulated for research and analysis. The Database includes basic information about the satellites and their orbits, but does not contain the detailed information necessary to locate individual satellites. The UCS Satellite Database can be accessed at www.ucsusa.org/satellite_database.
The Database is free and its use is unrestricted.
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Answer: Only one. The name is Agila 2 (Mabuhay 1). Operated by Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation, Agila 2 is a commercial communications satellite. It was launched on August 19, 1997 and is expected to stay in orbit for 15 years. Agila is considered the most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region.
That's it. We do not have any remote sensing imaging satellite. The Philippines cannot afford to have one. Those wanting to use satellite images for research must purchase them abroad for a very high price. Too bad for a country that badly needs this technology. [more after the jump]If you are interested to know which countries own which satellite and how many, you must visit the UCS Satellite Database is a listing of operational satellites currently in orbit around Earth.
The intent in producing the UCS Satellite Database is to create a research tool by collecting open-source information on active satellites and presenting it in a format that can be easily manipulated for research and analysis. The Database includes basic information about the satellites and their orbits, but does not contain the detailed information necessary to locate individual satellites. The UCS Satellite Database can be accessed at www.ucsusa.org/satellite_database.
The Database is free and its use is unrestricted.
Labels: Space Science
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Oldest person in the world turns 115!
Edna Parker is her name, from Indiana U.S.A. Edna Parker, the World's Oldest Person celebrates her 115th, Sunday. This supercentenarian was born on April 20th, 1893 and recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest last August after the death of a Japanese woman four months her senior.What is her secret to longevity? She has never drunk alcohol or used tobacco.
Only 75 living people — 64 women and 11 men — are 110 or older, according to the Gerontology Research Group of Inglewood, Calif.
Edna Parker has five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Labels: Foreign News
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Malu Fernandez hates bloggers
Malu Fernandez, the controversial (matapobre) writer who hated OFWs. These were the words that angered everyone:
This time, Malu Fernandez hates bloggers. Read her lines below.
Wanna react to that? Write a post here. Let us tell this lady, we aren't lonely people.
Join us in the TBAC.
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However I forgot that the hub was in Dubai and the majority of the OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) were stationed there. The duty-free shop was overrun with Filipino workers selling cell phones and perfume. Meanwhile, I wanted to slash my wrist at the thought of being trapped in a plane with all of them.
This time, Malu Fernandez hates bloggers. Read her lines below.
But blogging, aside from Perez Hilton and the other big time bloggers (you know who you are) is for me a slacker job or a medium and pastime for lonely people to connect. Unless you’re in bloody Siberia or in a Gulag prison, try stepping outside your comfort zone and turn off the laptop or pc, you just might find some real live people to talk to instead of typing away in cyber space.
Wanna react to that? Write a post here. Let us tell this lady, we aren't lonely people.
Join us in the TBAC.
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The Filipino Blog of the Week enters year 3
I couldn't be happier than now. The Filipino Blog of the Week award is now on its 3rd year. Week 105 opens a new year for the Filipino blogs to get noticed in the hassle and bustle of the huge blogosphere.Thank you everyone for the support and for believing in the goals of this award: to make online friends and to give recognitions to deserving Filipino bloggers.
I post the links of the nominees each week, so visitors (that's you) could check them out before casting the vote. Please visit the links and you'd be surprised to know that there are a number of interesting Pinoy blogs lurking in the corner and waiting to be discovered.
The Filipino Blog of the Week will continue to give every new blogger a chance to be seen and featured. If you think you've known few noteworthy blogs somewhere, leave a note and nominate them. Or you can also nominate your own blog.
Thanks again everyone and keep those votes coming. Week 105 poll is up [see sidebar].
Cheers to all of us!
Labels: Blogging
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Watch All the Boys Love Mandy Lane free online movie trailer videos
Watch All the Boys Love Mandy Lane free online movie trailer videos. Amber Heard is the next sexy star. She is gorgeous in this movie.
Rated: R
Runtime: 88 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Amber Heard, Anson Mount, Edwin Hodge, Michael Welch, Whitney Able
Synopsis:
Amber Heard stars in this teen horror romp as Mandy Lane, a plain girl whose summertime metamorphosis into a hottie gets her invited away for the weekend with the popular kids. Once in the isolated location, the teens start dissapearing one by one.
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Trailer NEW Movie Preview
Interview with Amber Heard from All The Boys Love Mandy Lane
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Rated: R
Runtime: 88 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Amber Heard, Anson Mount, Edwin Hodge, Michael Welch, Whitney Able
Synopsis:
Amber Heard stars in this teen horror romp as Mandy Lane, a plain girl whose summertime metamorphosis into a hottie gets her invited away for the weekend with the popular kids. Once in the isolated location, the teens start dissapearing one by one.
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Trailer NEW Movie Preview
Interview with Amber Heard from All The Boys Love Mandy Lane
Labels: Movie Reviews
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Watch Rogue free online movie trailer videos
Watch Rogue free online movie trailer videos. This is another movie for horror-movie lovers. The trailer isn't so scary, but it is worth spending 1 and a half hours inside the movie house.
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Radha Mitchell, Michael Vartan, Gordon Mitchel, Sam Worthington, Stephen Curry
Synopsis:
Greg McLean (WOLF CREEK) directs yet another thrilling horror ride set in the Australian outback with ROGUE, the story of an American journalist who encounters a man-eating crocodile while on assignment in Australia.
Watch Rogue Movie Trailer
Movie Preview - ROGUE - CSTV QuickTake
Michael Vartan and Radha Mitchell on Rove interview
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Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Radha Mitchell, Michael Vartan, Gordon Mitchel, Sam Worthington, Stephen Curry
Synopsis:
Greg McLean (WOLF CREEK) directs yet another thrilling horror ride set in the Australian outback with ROGUE, the story of an American journalist who encounters a man-eating crocodile while on assignment in Australia.
Watch Rogue Movie Trailer
Movie Preview - ROGUE - CSTV QuickTake
Michael Vartan and Radha Mitchell on Rove interview
Labels: Movie Reviews
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Watch Deception free online movie trailer videos
Watch Deception free online movie trailer videos. This movie is coming out this week. Enjoy the video trailers first. I collected YouTube videos available online.
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Dramas
Casts: Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Maggie Q
Synopsis:
Jonathan (Ewan McGregor) is living a boring and lonely life before he meets a lawyer named Wyatt (Hugh Jackman). But Wyatt's exciting existence is far darker than Jonathan could have imagined, and Jonathan is soon in over his head. Oscar nominee Michelle Williams (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) costars in this dramatic thriller.
Watch Deception (2008) Movie Trailer
Ewan McGregor Interview - 4/17/08 Part 1
Ewan McGregor Interview - 4/17/08 Part 2
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Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Dramas
Casts: Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Maggie Q
Synopsis:
Jonathan (Ewan McGregor) is living a boring and lonely life before he meets a lawyer named Wyatt (Hugh Jackman). But Wyatt's exciting existence is far darker than Jonathan could have imagined, and Jonathan is soon in over his head. Oscar nominee Michelle Williams (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) costars in this dramatic thriller.
Watch Deception (2008) Movie Trailer
Ewan McGregor Interview - 4/17/08 Part 1
Ewan McGregor Interview - 4/17/08 Part 2
Labels: Movie Reviews
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Watch Baby Mama free online movie trailer videos
Opening this week is Baby Mama. Watch Baby Mama free online movie trailer videos before heading to the movie house.
Rated: PG-13
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear, Sigourney Weaver, Dax Shepard
Synopsis:
In a comedy that brings together some of today's sharpest talent, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler team with writer/director Michael McCullers and producers Lorne Michaels and John Goldwyn to tell the story of two women, one apartment and the nine months that will change their lives: Baby Mama. Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she's finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler) to become her unlikely surrogate. Simple enough... After learning from the steely head (Sigourney Weaver) of their surrogacy center that Angie is pregnant, Kate goes into precision nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. But the executive's well-organized strategy is turned upside down when her Baby Mama shows up at her doorstep with no place to live. An unstoppable force meets an immovable object as structured Kate tries to turn vibrant Angie into the perfect expectant mom. In a comic battle of wills, they will struggle their way through preparation for the baby's arrival. And in the middle of this tug-of-war, they'll discover two kinds of family: the one you're born to and the one you make.
Watch Baby Mama free online movie trailer.
Tina Fey - Movie Shoot - "Baby Mama"
Baby Mama Trailer Interviews Tina Fey Amy Poeler scenes (22 minutes long)
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Rated: PG-13
Release Date: Apr 25, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear, Sigourney Weaver, Dax Shepard
Synopsis:
In a comedy that brings together some of today's sharpest talent, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler team with writer/director Michael McCullers and producers Lorne Michaels and John Goldwyn to tell the story of two women, one apartment and the nine months that will change their lives: Baby Mama. Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she's finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler) to become her unlikely surrogate. Simple enough... After learning from the steely head (Sigourney Weaver) of their surrogacy center that Angie is pregnant, Kate goes into precision nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. But the executive's well-organized strategy is turned upside down when her Baby Mama shows up at her doorstep with no place to live. An unstoppable force meets an immovable object as structured Kate tries to turn vibrant Angie into the perfect expectant mom. In a comic battle of wills, they will struggle their way through preparation for the baby's arrival. And in the middle of this tug-of-war, they'll discover two kinds of family: the one you're born to and the one you make.
Watch Baby Mama free online movie trailer.
Tina Fey - Movie Shoot - "Baby Mama"
Baby Mama Trailer Interviews Tina Fey Amy Poeler scenes (22 minutes long)
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2008 Philippine Blog Awards is now open!
I have been waiting for this. Finally, the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards is now open for nomination!
Here are the links to the nomination forms:
Best Blog Division
Best Single Blog Post Division
The Special Awards
The Philippine Blog Awards 2008 is made possible through the efforts of three blogger souls: Abe Olandres, Gail Dela Cruz - Villanueva and Jayvee Fernandez.
Last year, I didn't win, nor I am expecting to get an award now. This is just my simple way to support the Philippine blogosphere.
One last thing, I already nominated my blogs, just in case nobody would. You could nominate your blogs too if you want. LOL.
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The Philippine Blog Awards aims to recognize notable Filipino-owned blogs in their respective niches. With topics ranging from the arts, culture, technology and politics, Filipinos have become more abreast because of the fast growing blogging industry here and abroad. The Philippine Blog Awards is a venue to showcase notable blogs with quality content that engages readers from around the globe.You can nominate your favorite blog/s in any or all of the three (3) awards divisions explained in detail here, here, and here.
Here are the links to the nomination forms:
Best Blog Division
Best Single Blog Post Division
The Special Awards
The Philippine Blog Awards 2008 is made possible through the efforts of three blogger souls: Abe Olandres, Gail Dela Cruz - Villanueva and Jayvee Fernandez.
Last year, I didn't win, nor I am expecting to get an award now. This is just my simple way to support the Philippine blogosphere.
One last thing, I already nominated my blogs, just in case nobody would. You could nominate your blogs too if you want. LOL.
Labels: Blogging
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Glutathione: whitens the skin
Friday, April 18, 2008
Is glutathione the answer to every Filipino's wish of whitening the skin? Admit it, we have all the whitening lotions, pills, etc, etc, available in the market in hopes to change our brownish color to something white or whitish.
In the U.S. I haven't heard of anyone using it. Sure, they want to be dark. They want to have our color. Look at us, we want to be them. We want to be white. Is there someone out there who is satisfied of his/her skin color?
Glutathione is the solution. It whitens the skin without side effects, according to few websites I've visited. Here is one I got from a forum:
Question: Is glutathione good for skin whitening?
Answer:
Glutathione is a very good anti-oxidant, and a very effective whitening if you will take it on a greater dosage.
1. Glutathione is an anti-oxidant that cleans the liver, takes off free-radicals and helps the brain too (did u know that our brain's anti-oxidant is gluta and that low level of it results to some illneses and disorders?)
2. Gluta is safe for everyone whatever age is
3. The most advisable dosage is 10-20mg/kg BodyWeight to use glutathione as an anti-oxidant and for whitening it has to be 20-40mg/kg/BW. example: 50kg x 20mg = 1000mg. you have to take it with vitamin c in ascorbic acid form to be able to maximize its whitening effect (vitamin e can also be taken for better results although i don’t really encourage you to do so because ive learned that there are forms of vitamin e which are not water-soluble and it may harm our body in prolonged use). it means that you are just taking dosage of glutathione as an anti-oxidant and not as skin whitener (because i assume that all in all, you are taking 400 mg of )
4. It is 100 percent proven that it really works to whiten skin
5. For most people, the first 3 months use of gluta (fortunately for me, this happened for only 2 mts) is crucial for it is the time where gluta is building the foundation (body chemistry re-alignment) and once built this is only the start for its whitening process. the lightening of skin is gradual (speed is depending on your metabolism and body chemical functioning) this is where you will notice that your skin is shinier and healthier than before. after this process, you will notice that your shade is lighter than before.
6. Glutha whitens the skin by reducing the melanin formation of the epidermis going up to the dermis
7. There are definitely no side-effects of using gluta, u know why? because its ability to whiten your skin is already its side-effect
8. There is also no harm in its prolonged use
9. Its advisable to take gluta with meal and never take it with liquor or any alcoholic drink
10. While taking this, you wont really become sensitive but you have to at least put sunblock lotion or cream to exposed parts of your body and your face.
Do you want to whiten your skin? Be be very careful of imitation or fake glutathione. Watch the video:
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com
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In the U.S. I haven't heard of anyone using it. Sure, they want to be dark. They want to have our color. Look at us, we want to be them. We want to be white. Is there someone out there who is satisfied of his/her skin color?
Glutathione is the solution. It whitens the skin without side effects, according to few websites I've visited. Here is one I got from a forum:
Question: Is glutathione good for skin whitening?
Answer:
Glutathione is a very good anti-oxidant, and a very effective whitening if you will take it on a greater dosage.
1. Glutathione is an anti-oxidant that cleans the liver, takes off free-radicals and helps the brain too (did u know that our brain's anti-oxidant is gluta and that low level of it results to some illneses and disorders?)
2. Gluta is safe for everyone whatever age is
3. The most advisable dosage is 10-20mg/kg BodyWeight to use glutathione as an anti-oxidant and for whitening it has to be 20-40mg/kg/BW. example: 50kg x 20mg = 1000mg. you have to take it with vitamin c in ascorbic acid form to be able to maximize its whitening effect (vitamin e can also be taken for better results although i don’t really encourage you to do so because ive learned that there are forms of vitamin e which are not water-soluble and it may harm our body in prolonged use). it means that you are just taking dosage of glutathione as an anti-oxidant and not as skin whitener (because i assume that all in all, you are taking 400 mg of )
4. It is 100 percent proven that it really works to whiten skin
5. For most people, the first 3 months use of gluta (fortunately for me, this happened for only 2 mts) is crucial for it is the time where gluta is building the foundation (body chemistry re-alignment) and once built this is only the start for its whitening process. the lightening of skin is gradual (speed is depending on your metabolism and body chemical functioning) this is where you will notice that your skin is shinier and healthier than before. after this process, you will notice that your shade is lighter than before.
6. Glutha whitens the skin by reducing the melanin formation of the epidermis going up to the dermis
7. There are definitely no side-effects of using gluta, u know why? because its ability to whiten your skin is already its side-effect
8. There is also no harm in its prolonged use
9. Its advisable to take gluta with meal and never take it with liquor or any alcoholic drink
10. While taking this, you wont really become sensitive but you have to at least put sunblock lotion or cream to exposed parts of your body and your face.
Do you want to whiten your skin? Be be very careful of imitation or fake glutathione. Watch the video:
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com
Labels: Health
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Ateneo de Manila University won Imagine Cup 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Three IT-savvy students of Ateneo de Manila University bagged the top prize in the Imagine Cup 2008, the yearly software design competition sponsored by global software giant Microsoft.
Roderick Tan, 20; Salvador “JR” Reyes Jr., 19; and Wilhansen Joseph Li, 19, of Team 3*Pi/4, submitted a software database program that rates products on their environment-friendliness.
The trio will represent the Philippines in the international Imagine Cup tournament that will be held in Paris, France in July where their winning “Ad Hoc” software program would be pitted against the software programs of students from all over the world.
Team 3*Pi/4’s Ad Hoc bested the entries of four other teams, namely Team Tibecom, also from Ateneo; Team IMI2.0 from Colegio de San Juan de Letran; Team DLS-CSB from De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde; and Team Tala comprised of students from the University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Philippine Christian University.
Congratulations to our brilliant young minds!
Source: philstar.com
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Roderick Tan, 20; Salvador “JR” Reyes Jr., 19; and Wilhansen Joseph Li, 19, of Team 3*Pi/4, submitted a software database program that rates products on their environment-friendliness.
The trio will represent the Philippines in the international Imagine Cup tournament that will be held in Paris, France in July where their winning “Ad Hoc” software program would be pitted against the software programs of students from all over the world.
Team 3*Pi/4’s Ad Hoc bested the entries of four other teams, namely Team Tibecom, also from Ateneo; Team IMI2.0 from Colegio de San Juan de Letran; Team DLS-CSB from De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde; and Team Tala comprised of students from the University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Philippine Christian University.
Congratulations to our brilliant young minds!
Source: philstar.com
Labels: The Filipino
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ASUS M70 One Terabyte Laptop
The ASUS M70 One Terabyte Laptop is the first laptop to support a full terabyte of storage. That is a lot storage for a notebook!
It also has facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, Blu-ray "support", and integrated webcam.
Here are the full ASUS M70 specifications:
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
- Intel Core™ 2 Duo T7500 ~T7700/T8100/T8300/T9300 Processor
- Mobile Intel® PM965
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN Network Connection; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (optional)
Genuine Windows Vista®
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business
- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
M70SA: ATI Mobile Radeon HD3650 with 1G VRAM (500GBx2)
M70SR: ATI Mobile Radeon HD3470 with 256MB VRAM
DDRII 667MHz, 2 up to 4GB*; Support Intel Turbo Memory
*Depends on OS support
Built-in 1.3M pixel swivel webcam
12.5" HDD 500G/ 9.5" HDD 160/200/250/320G; Support Dual HDD: up to 1 Terra HDD (500GBx2)
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It also has facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, Blu-ray "support", and integrated webcam.
Here are the full ASUS M70 specifications:
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
- Intel Core™ 2 Duo T7500 ~T7700/T8100/T8300/T9300 Processor
- Mobile Intel® PM965
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN Network Connection; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (optional)
Genuine Windows Vista®
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business
- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
M70SA: ATI Mobile Radeon HD3650 with 1G VRAM (500GBx2)
M70SR: ATI Mobile Radeon HD3470 with 256MB VRAM
DDRII 667MHz, 2 up to 4GB*; Support Intel Turbo Memory
*Depends on OS support
Built-in 1.3M pixel swivel webcam
12.5" HDD 500G/ 9.5" HDD 160/200/250/320G; Support Dual HDD: up to 1 Terra HDD (500GBx2)
Labels: Technology
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Google Maps Predicting Traffic
Google Maps is going further in improving their map application. Google Maps can now show you real-time traffic information - predicting conditions of the traffic any day of the week and time of the day, based on past conditions.
Comprehensive traffic data is available in over 30 major US metropolitan areas including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago.
Visit Google Maps.
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Comprehensive traffic data is available in over 30 major US metropolitan areas including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago.
Visit Google Maps.
Labels: Google
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Men have low memory and thinking skills -- damn!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
When it comes to remembering things, new research shows men are more likely than women to have mild cognitive impairment, the transition stage before dementia. The research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12–19, 2008.
Mild cognitive impairment can also be described as impairment in memory or other thinking skills beyond what’s expected for a person’s age and education.
For the study, 2,050 people living in Olmsted County, Minnesota, who were between the ages of 70 and 89 were interviewed, examined, and given cognitive tests. Overall, 15 percent of the group had mild cognitive impairment.
The study found men were one-and-a-half times more likely to have mild cognitive impairment than women. The finding remained the same regardless of a man’s education or marital status.
These findings are in contrast to studies which have found more women than men (or an equal proportion) have dementia, and suggest there’s a delayed progression to dementia in men. Alternately, women may develop dementia at a faster rate than men.
The author of the study is Rosebud Roberts, MD, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Source: American Academy of Neurology
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Mild cognitive impairment can also be described as impairment in memory or other thinking skills beyond what’s expected for a person’s age and education.
For the study, 2,050 people living in Olmsted County, Minnesota, who were between the ages of 70 and 89 were interviewed, examined, and given cognitive tests. Overall, 15 percent of the group had mild cognitive impairment.
The study found men were one-and-a-half times more likely to have mild cognitive impairment than women. The finding remained the same regardless of a man’s education or marital status.
These findings are in contrast to studies which have found more women than men (or an equal proportion) have dementia, and suggest there’s a delayed progression to dementia in men. Alternately, women may develop dementia at a faster rate than men.
The author of the study is Rosebud Roberts, MD, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Source: American Academy of Neurology
Labels: Men Issues
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World's oldest tree is Spruce -- research
Spruce is a genus of coniferous evergreen trees and could stand to about 95m tall. Spruce is one of the most important woods for paper manufacture because of its long wood fibres that bind together to make strong paper.In a recent research by Leif Kullman, Professor of Physical Geography at Umea University, spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden is now the world's oldest recorded living tree, which is 9,550 years old.
The study found four “generations” of spruce remains in the form of cones and wood produced from the highest grounds.
The discovery showed trees of 375, 5,660, 9,000 and 9,550 years old and everything displayed clear signs that they have the same genetic makeup as the trees above them.
Previously, pine trees in North America have been cited as the oldest at 4,000 to 5,000 years old.
In the Swedish mountains, from Lapland in the North to Dalarna in the South, scientists have found a cluster of around 20 spruces that are over 8,000 years old.
Source: Swedish Research Council
Labels: Nature and Environment
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Ten most common menopause symptoms
In the recent issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing, researchers at the University of Arizona College of Nursing found that middle-aged women suffer sleep disruption when they start moving into the menopause period.
Here is the ten most common menopause symptoms and the percentage of women who suffer from them.
1. Sleep difficulties - 95%
2. Forgetfulness - 92%
3. Irritability - 87%
4. Night sweats - 85%
5. Hot flashes or flushes - 81%
6. Mood swings - 75%
7. Depression - 71%
8. Day sweats - 66%
9. Vaginal dryness - 55%
10. Irregular bleeding - 35%
The researchers found that some menopausal symptoms changed in frequency as women moved further into the menopause. But sleep disturbance was a notable exception, remaining constant regardless of when a woman had had her last menstrual period (LMP).
Source: Wiley
95% suffered from sleep difficulties, 92% from forgetfulness, 87% from irritability, 85% from night sweats and 91% from hot flashes or flushes.
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Here is the ten most common menopause symptoms and the percentage of women who suffer from them.
1. Sleep difficulties - 95%
2. Forgetfulness - 92%
3. Irritability - 87%
4. Night sweats - 85%
5. Hot flashes or flushes - 81%
6. Mood swings - 75%
7. Depression - 71%
8. Day sweats - 66%
9. Vaginal dryness - 55%
10. Irregular bleeding - 35%
The researchers found that some menopausal symptoms changed in frequency as women moved further into the menopause. But sleep disturbance was a notable exception, remaining constant regardless of when a woman had had her last menstrual period (LMP).
Source: Wiley
95% suffered from sleep difficulties, 92% from forgetfulness, 87% from irritability, 85% from night sweats and 91% from hot flashes or flushes.
Labels: Women Issues
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Top carbon polluter is China!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
China has already overtaken the US as the world's "biggest polluter", a report to be published next month says.
The research suggests the country's greenhouse gas emissions have been underestimated, and probably passed those of the US in 2006-2007. Read more.
Texas Is No. 1 Carbon Polluter In U.S.
Everything's big in Texas - big pickup trucks, big SUVs and the state's big carbon footprint, too.
Texans' fondness for large, manly vehicles has helped make the Lone Star State the biggest carbon polluter in the nation.
The headquarters state of America's oil industry spewed 670 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2003, enough that Texas would rank seventh in the world if it were its own country, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The amount is more than that of California and Pennsylvania - the second- and third-ranking states - combined. Read more.
10 Worst Corporate Polluters
For all the environmental-speak coming out of American corporations these days, many remain polluters. A look at 10 companies that should be doing better. Read more.
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The research suggests the country's greenhouse gas emissions have been underestimated, and probably passed those of the US in 2006-2007. Read more.
Texas Is No. 1 Carbon Polluter In U.S.
Everything's big in Texas - big pickup trucks, big SUVs and the state's big carbon footprint, too.
Texans' fondness for large, manly vehicles has helped make the Lone Star State the biggest carbon polluter in the nation.
The headquarters state of America's oil industry spewed 670 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2003, enough that Texas would rank seventh in the world if it were its own country, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The amount is more than that of California and Pennsylvania - the second- and third-ranking states - combined. Read more.
10 Worst Corporate Polluters
For all the environmental-speak coming out of American corporations these days, many remain polluters. A look at 10 companies that should be doing better. Read more.
Labels: Global Warming Articles
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13-yr-old German schoolboy corrected NASA's estimates
Oh wow! A 13-year-old German schoolboy corrected NASA's estimates on the chances of an asteroid colliding with Earth, a German newspaper reported Tuesday, after spotting the boffins had miscalculated.
Nico Marquardt used telescopic findings from the Institute of Astrophysics in Potsdam (AIP) to calculate that there was a 1 in 450 chance that the Apophis asteroid will collide with Earth, the Potsdamer Neuerster Nachrichten reported.
NASA had previously estimated the chances at only 1 in 45,000 but told its sister organisation, the European Space Agency (ESA), that the young whizzkid had got it right.
The schoolboy took into consideration the risk of Apophis running into one or more of the 40,000 satellites orbiting Earth during its path close to the planet on April 13 2029.
Those satellites travel at 3.07 kilometres a second (1.9 miles), at up to 35,880 kilometres above earth -- and the Apophis asteroid will pass by earth at a distance of 32,500 kilometres.
If the asteroid strikes a satellite in 2029, that will change its trajectory making it hit earth on its next orbit in 2036.
Both NASA and Marquardt agree that if the asteroid does collide with earth, it will create a ball of iron and iridium 320 metres (1049 feet) wide and weighing 200 billion tonnes, which will crash into the Atlantic Ocean.
The shockwaves from that would create huge tsunami waves, destroying both coastlines and inland areas, whilst creating a thick cloud of dust that would darken the skies indefinitely.
The 13-year old made his discovery as part of a regional science competition for which he submitted a project entitled: "Apophis -- The Killer Astroid."
Source: www.chinadaily.com.cn
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Nico Marquardt used telescopic findings from the Institute of Astrophysics in Potsdam (AIP) to calculate that there was a 1 in 450 chance that the Apophis asteroid will collide with Earth, the Potsdamer Neuerster Nachrichten reported.
NASA had previously estimated the chances at only 1 in 45,000 but told its sister organisation, the European Space Agency (ESA), that the young whizzkid had got it right.
The schoolboy took into consideration the risk of Apophis running into one or more of the 40,000 satellites orbiting Earth during its path close to the planet on April 13 2029.
Those satellites travel at 3.07 kilometres a second (1.9 miles), at up to 35,880 kilometres above earth -- and the Apophis asteroid will pass by earth at a distance of 32,500 kilometres.
If the asteroid strikes a satellite in 2029, that will change its trajectory making it hit earth on its next orbit in 2036.
Both NASA and Marquardt agree that if the asteroid does collide with earth, it will create a ball of iron and iridium 320 metres (1049 feet) wide and weighing 200 billion tonnes, which will crash into the Atlantic Ocean.
The shockwaves from that would create huge tsunami waves, destroying both coastlines and inland areas, whilst creating a thick cloud of dust that would darken the skies indefinitely.
The 13-year old made his discovery as part of a regional science competition for which he submitted a project entitled: "Apophis -- The Killer Astroid."
Source: www.chinadaily.com.cn
Labels: NASA, Space Science
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NeverblueAds - another way to make money online
Monday, April 14, 2008
Are you already an affiliate marketer looking to expand and add other streams of income? Are you new to affiliate marketing and want to start making money by driving traffic to existing businesses? NeverblueAds offers a unique affiliate network that will empower you to make money efficiently whether you are an experienced affiliate marketer or just starting out.Affiliates can use a combination of marketing methods, including search engine marketing, e-mail marketing, contextual advertising, incentive marketing and banners. Affiliates may specialize in one or more of these effective online marketing methods.
The affiliate network offers affiliates major advantages:
* Quality advertisers with unique ad campaigns.
* Real-time tracking technology.
* Great customer service. Each affiliate works with our experienced affiliate managers for maximum results.
* High payouts on time every month.
Wanna try it?
Labels: Blogging
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Increase of air fares - duh!
Everything is rising now, including air fares. What can we do? With the fuel problems, major Philippine airlines will ask increases in their fuel surcharges.
Philippine Airlines air fares
Luzon-Visayas routes - P930 to P1,130
Luzon-Mindanao - P1,180 to P1,380
Visayas-Mindanao - P900 to P1,110
Within Luzon - P780 to P880
Within Visayas - P650 to P750
Within Mindanao - P650 to P1,100
Cebu Pacific air fares
Luzon-Mindanao routes - P1,300 to P1,400
Luzon Visayas - P1,070 to P1,170
Within Luzon - P750 to P800
Within Mindanao - P1,000 to P1,100
Visayas-Mindanao - P1,000 to P1,100
Other Airlines fuel surcharge increases:
Cathay Pacific - From Hong Kong to Southwest Pacific, Bangkok, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Dubai - $65.10 to $66.40
Singapore Airlines - From Singapore to any of the ASEAN countries - $26 to $30. From Singapore to the United States - $123 to $130
Royal Brunei - From Brunei to Manila - has requested a small increment in surcharge of $12 to $25
Silk Air - From $75 to $80 from Singapore to China, Taiwan, India, and Nepal. Rate from $26 to $30 from Singapore to Manila
Source: philstar.com
Labels: Philippine News
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GMA speech: Expansion Facility of Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing, Inc
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Speech During a Visit to the Expansion Facility of Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing, Inc.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Brgy. Makiling, Calamba City, Laguna
Congratulations sa Yazaki Torres at sa mga Batanguenos sa inyong expansion at sa inogurasyon ng Cancer Institute ng St. Frances Cabrini.
Lumaki na ang Yazaki Toress mula dalawang daang empleyado noong 1974 hanggang walong libo ngayon, na sineserbisyo ang pangangailangang wiring harness ng mga sasakyan sa buong mundo.
Napag-alaman ko na ang St. Frances Cabrini ay nagsimula upang paglingkuran ang mga health requirements ng mga empleyado ng Yazaki-Torres at ibang mga kliyente sa industriya.
We are visiting factories to personally attend to the working conditions of labor. I encourage wage and non-wage benefits like the medical center in Cabrini and day care centers for mothers in the work place.
As we travel abroad, we will continue to fight for the interests of our vital OFWs in places that are far from home, including Japan. Our government has worked long and hard to improve the quality of life of our brothers and sisters abroad. We will remain vigilant in that effort until the end of my term.
We will also leave no stone unturned as we seek even more foreign investments to bring more jobs to our nation. We will do everything to project a positive image of the Philippines to the world. The Filipino worker is the best in the world. We want the world to know that we not only have great people, but that as a nation we live up to our global responsibilities.
The success of Yazaki-Torres is a tribute both to the excellence of its Filipino workforce and to the vision of its Filipino and Japanese investors.
The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement will further enhance our partnership.
To quote the respected economist Winnie Monsod:
The benefits of the JPEPA far exceed the costs. The draft agreement has been available on the internet since sometime the end of 2003/beginning of 2004. And the agreement is negotiated every five years.
The Philippines was the first country (after Singapore) with which Japan pursued the idea of an Economic Partnership Agreement. But it has entered into the same kind of agreements with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei. Here we are, at the starting point, with everybody moving in front of us.
The Philippine Institute of Development Studies estimates JPEPA benefits between P 6.5 billion and P 110 billion, due to an improved investment climate, with projected direct foreign investment from Japan amounting to P365 billion, plus more than 200,000 jobs; compared with costs of around P 4 billion because of tariff reductions. The studies also show an overall positive impact on poverty eradication.
Tariffs on our farm goods would fall to zero, boosting exports of Philippine produce. Add to that the high-wage hiring of our nurses and caregivers.
About the environmental issue – the fear that we are going to be made a dumping ground for Japanese toxic wastes. Their importation is banned (by international as well as national fiat). In any case, Japan has signed a side letter making that even clearer.
The JPEPA is worth it. We cannot affort not to ratify, because with everyone else but us on board, dadalhin ng Hapon ang negosyo sa kanila.
We hope the Senate will ratify the JPEPA when Congress convenes next week.
Magtulungan sana tayong lahat para sa sama-sama nating kaunlaran at magandang kinabukasan!
We must put the interests of the individual Filipino we above all else.
In this challenging task, I count on the cooperation of all hardworking Batanguenos.
Mabuhay ang ating mga kababayan sa Yazaki Torres!
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Brgy. Makiling, Calamba City, Laguna
Congratulations sa Yazaki Torres at sa mga Batanguenos sa inyong expansion at sa inogurasyon ng Cancer Institute ng St. Frances Cabrini.
Lumaki na ang Yazaki Toress mula dalawang daang empleyado noong 1974 hanggang walong libo ngayon, na sineserbisyo ang pangangailangang wiring harness ng mga sasakyan sa buong mundo.
Napag-alaman ko na ang St. Frances Cabrini ay nagsimula upang paglingkuran ang mga health requirements ng mga empleyado ng Yazaki-Torres at ibang mga kliyente sa industriya.
We are visiting factories to personally attend to the working conditions of labor. I encourage wage and non-wage benefits like the medical center in Cabrini and day care centers for mothers in the work place.
As we travel abroad, we will continue to fight for the interests of our vital OFWs in places that are far from home, including Japan. Our government has worked long and hard to improve the quality of life of our brothers and sisters abroad. We will remain vigilant in that effort until the end of my term.
We will also leave no stone unturned as we seek even more foreign investments to bring more jobs to our nation. We will do everything to project a positive image of the Philippines to the world. The Filipino worker is the best in the world. We want the world to know that we not only have great people, but that as a nation we live up to our global responsibilities.
The success of Yazaki-Torres is a tribute both to the excellence of its Filipino workforce and to the vision of its Filipino and Japanese investors.
The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement will further enhance our partnership.
To quote the respected economist Winnie Monsod:
The benefits of the JPEPA far exceed the costs. The draft agreement has been available on the internet since sometime the end of 2003/beginning of 2004. And the agreement is negotiated every five years.
The Philippines was the first country (after Singapore) with which Japan pursued the idea of an Economic Partnership Agreement. But it has entered into the same kind of agreements with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei. Here we are, at the starting point, with everybody moving in front of us.
The Philippine Institute of Development Studies estimates JPEPA benefits between P 6.5 billion and P 110 billion, due to an improved investment climate, with projected direct foreign investment from Japan amounting to P365 billion, plus more than 200,000 jobs; compared with costs of around P 4 billion because of tariff reductions. The studies also show an overall positive impact on poverty eradication.
Tariffs on our farm goods would fall to zero, boosting exports of Philippine produce. Add to that the high-wage hiring of our nurses and caregivers.
About the environmental issue – the fear that we are going to be made a dumping ground for Japanese toxic wastes. Their importation is banned (by international as well as national fiat). In any case, Japan has signed a side letter making that even clearer.
The JPEPA is worth it. We cannot affort not to ratify, because with everyone else but us on board, dadalhin ng Hapon ang negosyo sa kanila.
We hope the Senate will ratify the JPEPA when Congress convenes next week.
Magtulungan sana tayong lahat para sa sama-sama nating kaunlaran at magandang kinabukasan!
We must put the interests of the individual Filipino we above all else.
In this challenging task, I count on the cooperation of all hardworking Batanguenos.
Mabuhay ang ating mga kababayan sa Yazaki Torres!
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Top internet users in Europe - study
GfK market research group found in a study published Monday that Icelanders and the Scandinavians are Europe's top Internet users.
Here is a list of few countries and the percentage of population aged 14 and above that use the Internet regularly:
1. Iceland - 88 percent
2. Finland - 81 percent
3. Norway - 76 percent
4. Denmark - 76 percent
5. Sweden - 73 percent
6. Austria - 67 percent
7. Britain - 63 percent
8. Germany - 61 percent
9. Slovenia - 61 percent
10. Estonia - 60 percent
11. France - 56 percent
12. Italy - 53 percent
13. Ireland - 45 percent
14. Portugal - 43 percent
15. Spain - 35 percent
16. Malta - 25 percent
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au
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Here is a list of few countries and the percentage of population aged 14 and above that use the Internet regularly:
1. Iceland - 88 percent
2. Finland - 81 percent
3. Norway - 76 percent
4. Denmark - 76 percent
5. Sweden - 73 percent
6. Austria - 67 percent
7. Britain - 63 percent
8. Germany - 61 percent
9. Slovenia - 61 percent
10. Estonia - 60 percent
11. France - 56 percent
12. Italy - 53 percent
13. Ireland - 45 percent
14. Portugal - 43 percent
15. Spain - 35 percent
16. Malta - 25 percent
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au
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Too many options is mentally exhausting
Each day, we are bombarded with options -- at the local coffee shop, at work, in stores or on the TV at home. Do you want a double-shot soy latte, a caramel macchiato or simply a tall house coffee for your morning pick-me-up" Having choices is typically thought of as a good thing. Maybe not, say researchers who found we are more fatigued and less productive when faced with a plethora of choices.
Researchers from several universities have determined that even though humans’ ability to weigh choices is remarkably advantageous, it can also come with some serious liabilities. People faced with numerous choices, whether good or bad, find it difficult to stay focused enough to complete projects, handle daily tasks or even take their medicine.
The experiments provide evidence that making choices, as opposed to just thinking about options, is what is especially taxing. There is a significant shift in the mental programming that is made at the time of choosing, whether the person acts on it at that time or sometime in the future. Therefore, simply the act of choosing can cause mental fatigue.
These findings appear in the April issue of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association.
Source: American Psychological Association
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Researchers from several universities have determined that even though humans’ ability to weigh choices is remarkably advantageous, it can also come with some serious liabilities. People faced with numerous choices, whether good or bad, find it difficult to stay focused enough to complete projects, handle daily tasks or even take their medicine.
The experiments provide evidence that making choices, as opposed to just thinking about options, is what is especially taxing. There is a significant shift in the mental programming that is made at the time of choosing, whether the person acts on it at that time or sometime in the future. Therefore, simply the act of choosing can cause mental fatigue.
These findings appear in the April issue of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association.
Source: American Psychological Association
Labels: Psychology Research
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Watch The Forbidden Kingdom movie free online trailer videos
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Opening this week is The Forbidden Kingdom movie. Watch The Forbidden Kingdom movie free online trailer videos before watching it in the movie house.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Casts: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Crystal Liu, Collin Chou
Synopsis:
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The Forbidden Kingdom
The Forbidden Kingdom - In theaters April 18th
The Forbidden Kingdom TV Spot
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Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Casts: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Crystal Liu, Collin Chou
Synopsis:
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The Forbidden Kingdom
The Forbidden Kingdom - In theaters April 18th
The Forbidden Kingdom TV Spot
Labels: Movie Reviews, Movies
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Watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie free online trailer videos
Watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie free online trailer videos before heading to the movie houses this week.
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Release Date: Apr 18, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Bill Hader, Paul Rudd
Synopsis:
From the producers of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up comes a comic look at one guy's arduous quest to grow up and get over the heartbreak of being dumped -- if he can only make himself start Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel, How I Met Your Mother, Knocked Up) has spent six years idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars). He's the guy left holding her purse in paparazzi photos and accidentally omitted from acceptance award speeches. But his world is rocked when she dumps him and Peter finds himself alone. After an unsuccessful bout of womanizing and an on-the-job nervous breakdown, he sees that not having Sarah may just ruin his life. To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Oahu, where he is confronted by his worst nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new British-rocker boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand), are sharing his hotel. But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah's new life, he finds relief in a flirtation with Rachel (Mila Kunis), a beautiful resort employee whose laid-back approach tempts him to rejoin the world. He also finds relief in several hundred embarrassing, fruity cocktails. For anyone who has ever had their heart ripped out and cut into a billion pieces comes a hilarious, heartfelt look at relationships -- featuring Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader and Jack McBrayer. Part romantic comedy, part disaster film, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the world's first romantic disaster comedy.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, New Trailer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie free online trailer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - R RATED TRAILER (SEXUAL CONTENT)
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Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Release Date: Apr 18, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Bill Hader, Paul Rudd
Synopsis:
From the producers of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up comes a comic look at one guy's arduous quest to grow up and get over the heartbreak of being dumped -- if he can only make himself start Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel, How I Met Your Mother, Knocked Up) has spent six years idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars). He's the guy left holding her purse in paparazzi photos and accidentally omitted from acceptance award speeches. But his world is rocked when she dumps him and Peter finds himself alone. After an unsuccessful bout of womanizing and an on-the-job nervous breakdown, he sees that not having Sarah may just ruin his life. To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Oahu, where he is confronted by his worst nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new British-rocker boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand), are sharing his hotel. But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah's new life, he finds relief in a flirtation with Rachel (Mila Kunis), a beautiful resort employee whose laid-back approach tempts him to rejoin the world. He also finds relief in several hundred embarrassing, fruity cocktails. For anyone who has ever had their heart ripped out and cut into a billion pieces comes a hilarious, heartfelt look at relationships -- featuring Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader and Jack McBrayer. Part romantic comedy, part disaster film, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the world's first romantic disaster comedy.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, New Trailer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie free online trailer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - R RATED TRAILER (SEXUAL CONTENT)
Labels: Movie Reviews, Movies
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Micro-blogging the future
What is micro-blogging? It is "little or brief blogging". It is the practice of sending brief posts to a personal blog on a microblogging Web site. If you are using Twitter, then you are a micro-blogger.
What is the advantage of micro-blogging? Two - immediacy and portability. Since the posts are brief, the blogger can immediately send and publish posts and update the readers at that very moment. Portability comes into the picture since the messages can be submitted through text messaging, instant messaging, email, MP3 or web.
Twitter is the most popular site for micro-blogging. Here is Twitter's description of micro-blogging: "A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: What are you doing?"
So if you are technologically savvy for this type of blogging, then join the mainstream. Send your "tweets" into the "twitosphere".
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What is the advantage of micro-blogging? Two - immediacy and portability. Since the posts are brief, the blogger can immediately send and publish posts and update the readers at that very moment. Portability comes into the picture since the messages can be submitted through text messaging, instant messaging, email, MP3 or web.
Twitter is the most popular site for micro-blogging. Here is Twitter's description of micro-blogging: "A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: What are you doing?"
So if you are technologically savvy for this type of blogging, then join the mainstream. Send your "tweets" into the "twitosphere".
Labels: Blogging
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The Blog Awards Challenge Promo Winners
Those who participated in the Blog Awards Challenge Promo should check this out - list of winners! Congratulations to the grand winner who won the iPod shuffle.The first Blog Challenge is now up! It is the easiest challenge that you can get. It is about blogging, your love for blogging.
Why do we really blog? What compels us to shed upon the blogosphere our thoughts? What makes it irresistible to open ourselves for public scrutiny when we can do it the traditional, private diary-writing way? And what keeps us sustaining this online habit?If you are up to the challenge, please join by writing a post. Visit the site for more.
Are we really THAT lonely?
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Watch the teen beating video posted online
Saturday, April 12, 2008
It started with a MySpace posting by the victim which angered eight teenagers. To get even, the eight teenagers beat the teen victim in an "animalistic attack" so they could make a videotape to post on YouTube.
The 8 teens got what they wanted, popularity. Did I mention that they also received charges of battery, false imprisonment and kidnapping?
Facing charges are Mercades Nichols, 17, Brittini Hardcastle, 17, April Cooper, 14, Cara Murphy, 16, Britney Mayes, 17, Kayla Hassell, 15, Zachary Ashley, 17, and Stephen Schumaker, 18. The two boys are accused of acting as lookouts outside the house in which the beating took place on March 30.
The videotaped beating released on Monday by the Polk County Sheriff's Office was just one of five fights filmed over a period of 30 minutes. At one point the victim's head is slammed into a bedroom wall and she's knocked unconscious. Investigators say the beating happened on March 30th in Lakeland while the victim was spending time at a friend's house during spring break.
The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated for a concussion, damage to her left eye and left ear, and numerous bruises.
Teen beating posted on Internet
Teen Beating Update
8 Teen Beating Suspects Face Life in Prison
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The 8 teens got what they wanted, popularity. Did I mention that they also received charges of battery, false imprisonment and kidnapping?
Facing charges are Mercades Nichols, 17, Brittini Hardcastle, 17, April Cooper, 14, Cara Murphy, 16, Britney Mayes, 17, Kayla Hassell, 15, Zachary Ashley, 17, and Stephen Schumaker, 18. The two boys are accused of acting as lookouts outside the house in which the beating took place on March 30.
The videotaped beating released on Monday by the Polk County Sheriff's Office was just one of five fights filmed over a period of 30 minutes. At one point the victim's head is slammed into a bedroom wall and she's knocked unconscious. Investigators say the beating happened on March 30th in Lakeland while the victim was spending time at a friend's house during spring break.
The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated for a concussion, damage to her left eye and left ear, and numerous bruises.
Teen beating posted on Internet
Teen Beating Update
8 Teen Beating Suspects Face Life in Prison
Labels: YouTube
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Fragrances in your cell phone
Friday, April 11, 2008
Since 2005, people in Japan have been making their homes smell nice with fragrance-emitting silver devices, which emit a variety of smells for different moods. Currently, people must control the fragrances directly on the devices, which are manufactured by Fragrant Communication.But now, a company called NTT Communications has developed a method that allows people to add new smells to their fragrance devices via their cell phones, and even control the devices remotely.
With the new service, called Mobile Fragrance Communication (Kaori Tsushin Mobile), individuals can download "Fragrance Playlists" online, and share them with friends who also subscribe to the service. Users download the fragrances, which include chamomile and peppermint, from the "i-mode" mobile Web site of NTT´s sister company NTT DoCoMo to their cell phones.
Using the phone´s infrared port, individuals can transfer the new fragrances to a fragrant device. The vase-shaped device has a cartridge of basic stored fragrances - or "essences" - which are mixed according to a recipe to produce the desired aroma. By using a feature that connects to the Internet called the Service Gateway, users can also remotely instruct the fragrance device in their home to begin operating a few minutes before they return. Plus, users can listen to audio MIDI files or watch visual GIF animations while downloading the smells on their phones.
NTT Communications is running a pilot test on the technology from today, April 10, through April 20. The company also plans to collaborate with other companies to develop additional features for the commercial version, such as ringtones, horoscopes, and the possibility for video game applications.
via: InventorSpot
Labels: Technology
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Exclusive schools for boys or girls affect learning
This is true. Keeping the boys and the girls together in one school is better than putting them in exclusive schools. This is confirmed by the new Tel Aviv University study.
The study found that both boys and girls do better when there are more girls in the class during an investigation of girls and boys in mixed classrooms in the elementary, middle, and high-school grades of the Israeli school system. About 55 percent of girls resulted in better exam results and less violent outbursts overall.
Primary-school classrooms with a female majority showed increased academic success for both boys and girls, along with a notable improvement in subjects like science and math. In the middle schools, girls were found to have better academic achievement in English, languages and math. And in high school, the classrooms which had the best academic achievements overall were consistently those that had a higher proportion of girls enrolled.
What do you think about this?
Source: American Friends of Tel Aviv University
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The study found that both boys and girls do better when there are more girls in the class during an investigation of girls and boys in mixed classrooms in the elementary, middle, and high-school grades of the Israeli school system. About 55 percent of girls resulted in better exam results and less violent outbursts overall.
Primary-school classrooms with a female majority showed increased academic success for both boys and girls, along with a notable improvement in subjects like science and math. In the middle schools, girls were found to have better academic achievement in English, languages and math. And in high school, the classrooms which had the best academic achievements overall were consistently those that had a higher proportion of girls enrolled.
What do you think about this?
Source: American Friends of Tel Aviv University
Labels: Education Articles
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Internet influences suicidal behavior?
People searching the Internet for information about suicide methods are most likely to come across sites that encourage suicide rather than sites offering help and support, finds a study in this week’s issue of the BMJ.
Media reporting of suicide and its portrayal on television are known to influence suicidal behaviour, particularly the choice of method used, but little is known about the influence of the internet.
Recent reports in the popular press have highlighted the existence and possible influence of internet sites that promote suicide and web forums that may encourage suicide in young people.
But despite these recent controversies, the ease with which these sites may be found on the internet has not been systematically documented nor the kind of information they contain been described.
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Oxford and Manchester set out to replicate a typical search that might be undertaken by a person looking for instructions and information about methods of suicide using the four most popular search engines—Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Ask—and 12 simple search terms.
They analysed the first ten sites from each search, giving a total of 480 hits.
Altogether 240 different sites were found and just under half of these provided some information about methods of suicide. Almost a fifth of hits (90) were for dedicated suicide sites, of which half were judged to be encouraging, promoting, or facilitating suicide.
Sixty-two (13%) sites focused on suicide prevention or offered support and 59 (12%) sites actively discouraged suicide.
Almost all dedicated suicide and factual information sites provided information about methods of suicide. But, a fifth (21%) of support and prevention sites and over half (55%) of academic or policy sites, and all news reports of suicides also provided information about methods.
Overall, Google and Yahoo retrieved the highest number of dedicated suicide sites, whereas MSN had the highest number of prevention or support sites and academic or policy sites.
In addition, the three most frequently occurring sites were all pro-suicide, whereas the information site Wikipedia was fourth. All top four sites evaluated methods of suicide including detailed information about speed, certainty, and the likely amount of pain associated with each method.
However, there is currently no regulation of suicide sites in the UK because they are not illegal.
Self-regulation by internet providers and use of filtering software by parents to block sites are the main approaches to reducing potential harm from suicide sites. However, efforts to remove some of the most detailed technical descriptions of suicide methods may be easily circumvented, say the authors.
They conclude that service providers might pursue website optimisation strategies to maximise the likelihood that sites aimed at preventing suicide are preferentially sourced by people seeking information about suicide methods rather than potentially harmful sites.
Source: British Medical Journal
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Media reporting of suicide and its portrayal on television are known to influence suicidal behaviour, particularly the choice of method used, but little is known about the influence of the internet.
Recent reports in the popular press have highlighted the existence and possible influence of internet sites that promote suicide and web forums that may encourage suicide in young people.
But despite these recent controversies, the ease with which these sites may be found on the internet has not been systematically documented nor the kind of information they contain been described.
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Oxford and Manchester set out to replicate a typical search that might be undertaken by a person looking for instructions and information about methods of suicide using the four most popular search engines—Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Ask—and 12 simple search terms.
They analysed the first ten sites from each search, giving a total of 480 hits.
Altogether 240 different sites were found and just under half of these provided some information about methods of suicide. Almost a fifth of hits (90) were for dedicated suicide sites, of which half were judged to be encouraging, promoting, or facilitating suicide.
Sixty-two (13%) sites focused on suicide prevention or offered support and 59 (12%) sites actively discouraged suicide.
Almost all dedicated suicide and factual information sites provided information about methods of suicide. But, a fifth (21%) of support and prevention sites and over half (55%) of academic or policy sites, and all news reports of suicides also provided information about methods.
Overall, Google and Yahoo retrieved the highest number of dedicated suicide sites, whereas MSN had the highest number of prevention or support sites and academic or policy sites.
In addition, the three most frequently occurring sites were all pro-suicide, whereas the information site Wikipedia was fourth. All top four sites evaluated methods of suicide including detailed information about speed, certainty, and the likely amount of pain associated with each method.
However, there is currently no regulation of suicide sites in the UK because they are not illegal.
Self-regulation by internet providers and use of filtering software by parents to block sites are the main approaches to reducing potential harm from suicide sites. However, efforts to remove some of the most detailed technical descriptions of suicide methods may be easily circumvented, say the authors.
They conclude that service providers might pursue website optimisation strategies to maximise the likelihood that sites aimed at preventing suicide are preferentially sourced by people seeking information about suicide methods rather than potentially harmful sites.
Source: British Medical Journal
Labels: Internet
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Top 10 Creation Myth Designs
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Mother's Milk: The giant cow Auehumla feeds Ymir with her milk.
The god Ahura Mazda: At first, he was only represented as two wings, later the human figure was added. Credit: hindubooks.org
Not ready for primetime: Image of Marduk and his snake dragon. Image Credit: J. Black & A. Green, Gods, demons and symbols of ancient Mesopotamia, 1992
Hold that pose: Geb, the god of the Earth, hoists Nut, the goddess of the sky, into position.
Mother! Please!: Coatlicue was depicted as a woman with a skirt of snakes and a necklace of hearts torn from her victims.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Pan-gu separates the Earth from the Sky.
All in the Family: Izanagi and Izanami, the siblings that brought forth Japan and its inhabitants.
The Other Trinity: Brahma, the creator, is pictured with four heads, though he used to have five.
Dads, think twice about curfew: The Mutilation of Uranus by Cronus, by Vasari and Gherardi. Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Gifts from a Stranger: Adam and Eve, bears the following marking: 'Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg made this engraving in 1504'
via: religion.propeller.com
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The god Ahura Mazda: At first, he was only represented as two wings, later the human figure was added. Credit: hindubooks.org
Not ready for primetime: Image of Marduk and his snake dragon. Image Credit: J. Black & A. Green, Gods, demons and symbols of ancient Mesopotamia, 1992
Hold that pose: Geb, the god of the Earth, hoists Nut, the goddess of the sky, into position.
Mother! Please!: Coatlicue was depicted as a woman with a skirt of snakes and a necklace of hearts torn from her victims.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Pan-gu separates the Earth from the Sky.
All in the Family: Izanagi and Izanami, the siblings that brought forth Japan and its inhabitants.
The Other Trinity: Brahma, the creator, is pictured with four heads, though he used to have five.
Dads, think twice about curfew: The Mutilation of Uranus by Cronus, by Vasari and Gherardi. Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Gifts from a Stranger: Adam and Eve, bears the following marking: 'Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg made this engraving in 1504'
via: religion.propeller.com
Labels: Ranking and Fun Stuff
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U.S. Baseball's Top Teams in 2008 -- predicted!
Bruce Bukiet of the New Jersey Institute of Technology has used a mathematical model to predict how many games each Major League Baseball team is likely to win this year.
The mathematician, who makes annual baseball predictions, says his model computes the probability that a team will win a game against another team given who is hitting, who's on the bench, who the starting pitcher and relievers are and which team has the home field advantage.
Bukiet's model predicts that both the Yankees and the Red Sox should both make it to the postseason, with each team tying baseball's best record of 98 wins.
The expected number of wins for each team are:
* AL East: Yankees – 98; Red Sox – 98; Blue Jays – 86; Rays – 75; Orioles – 63
* AL Central: Tigers – 96; Indians – 87; White Sox – 79; Twins – 74; Royals – 63
* AL West: Angels – 92; Mariners – 78; A's – 75; Rangers – 70
* NL East: Mets – 92; Braves – 89; Phillies – 84; Nationals – 73; Marlins – 70
* NL Central: Brewers – 84; Cubs – 83; Reds – 81; Cardinals – 80; Astros – 79; Pirates – 71
* NL West: Rockies – 85; Padres – 85; Diamondbacks – 83; Dodgers – 82; Giants – 75
His model has made more correct than incorrect predictions for five of the past seven years.
via www.foxnews.com
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The mathematician, who makes annual baseball predictions, says his model computes the probability that a team will win a game against another team given who is hitting, who's on the bench, who the starting pitcher and relievers are and which team has the home field advantage.
Bukiet's model predicts that both the Yankees and the Red Sox should both make it to the postseason, with each team tying baseball's best record of 98 wins.
The expected number of wins for each team are:
* AL East: Yankees – 98; Red Sox – 98; Blue Jays – 86; Rays – 75; Orioles – 63
* AL Central: Tigers – 96; Indians – 87; White Sox – 79; Twins – 74; Royals – 63
* AL West: Angels – 92; Mariners – 78; A's – 75; Rangers – 70
* NL East: Mets – 92; Braves – 89; Phillies – 84; Nationals – 73; Marlins – 70
* NL Central: Brewers – 84; Cubs – 83; Reds – 81; Cardinals – 80; Astros – 79; Pirates – 71
* NL West: Rockies – 85; Padres – 85; Diamondbacks – 83; Dodgers – 82; Giants – 75
His model has made more correct than incorrect predictions for five of the past seven years.
via www.foxnews.com
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The robot is a human is a robot
Meet MIT's Nexi robot! Nexi expresses emotions the same way you do - with your highly mobile face.Nexi's head and face were designed by Xitome Design with MIT. The expressive robotics started with a neck mechanism sporting 4 degrees of freedom (DoF) at the base, plus pan-tilt-yaw of the head itself. The mechanism has been constructed to time the movements so they mimic human speed.
Nexi's face has been designed to use gaze, eyebrows, eyelids and an articulate mandible to communicate a greater range of different emotions.
Nexi has a color CCD in each eye as well as (top this, humans) an indoor Active 3D infrared camera in its head and four microphones to support sound localization.
The chassis for the robot is also advanced; it is based on the uBot5 mobile manipulator developed by the Laboratory for Perceptual Robotics UMASS Amherst. The mobile base can balance dynamically on two wheels; Nexi has what amounts to a Segway-like body. The arms can pick up ten pounds; the plastic covering of the chassis can detect human touch.
Via: www.thinkartificial.org
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Smallest planet discovered by Spanish researchers
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Spanish astronomers Wednesday announced the discovery of the smallest planet discovered to date outside the solar system.
The planet called "GJ 436T" is located 30 light years from earth.
"GJ 436T" has a mass five times the size of Earth, which makes it the smallest extrasolar planet among the roughly 300 identified so far.
He said the new planet is uninhabitable due to the distance that separates it from its star, which is far less than that between the earth and the sun.
To sustain life, a planet must have a mass similar to that of earth, liquid water on its surface, an atmosphere and a similar orbital distance from its star as that of the earth from the sun.
Initial calculations by the team indicated that "GJ 436T" rotates in 4.2 earth days and orbits its star every 5.2 days.
Source: news.yahoo.com
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The planet called "GJ 436T" is located 30 light years from earth.
"GJ 436T" has a mass five times the size of Earth, which makes it the smallest extrasolar planet among the roughly 300 identified so far.
He said the new planet is uninhabitable due to the distance that separates it from its star, which is far less than that between the earth and the sun.
To sustain life, a planet must have a mass similar to that of earth, liquid water on its surface, an atmosphere and a similar orbital distance from its star as that of the earth from the sun.
Initial calculations by the team indicated that "GJ 436T" rotates in 4.2 earth days and orbits its star every 5.2 days.
Source: news.yahoo.com
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Sagging breasts caused by tight bras?
If your breast sags, it might have been caused by you wearing a tight bra too early. A Swedish medical professor says young women shouldn't start wearing bras too early or they might develop sagging breasts.
Natural movement stimulates the development of elastic tissue beneath the skin that supports breasts, if natural movement is restricted by a bra that is too tight, it can affect the growth of these tissues.
The professor said a French study found that the distance between a woman's nipples and the ground decreased in women who wore bras.
Source: www.thelocal.se
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Eat apples, drink apple juice - for a healthy you
Adults who eat apples, apple juice and applesauce have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems that are linked to numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The study results, presented at the Experimental Biology 2008 meeting this week, were derived from an analysis of adult food consumption data collected in the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the government’s largest food consumption and health database.
Dr. Victor Fulgoni analyzed the data, specifically looking at the association between consumption of apples and apple products, nutrient intake and various physiological parameters related to metabolic syndrome. When compared to non-consumers, adult apple product consumers had a 27% decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
In addition to having a 30% decreased likelihood for elevated diastolic blood pressure and a 36% decreased likelihood for elevated systolic blood pressure, apple product consumers also had a 21% reduced risk of increased waist circumference – all predictors of cardiovascular disease and an increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome. Additionally, adult apple product consumers had significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, another measurable marker related to cardiovascular risk.
Furthermore, apple product consumers’ diets were healthier than non-consumers – they had an overall greater intake of fruit and key nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium. These consumers also ate less total fat, saturated fat, discretionary fat and added sugars.
Source: U.S. Apple Association
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The study results, presented at the Experimental Biology 2008 meeting this week, were derived from an analysis of adult food consumption data collected in the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the government’s largest food consumption and health database.
Dr. Victor Fulgoni analyzed the data, specifically looking at the association between consumption of apples and apple products, nutrient intake and various physiological parameters related to metabolic syndrome. When compared to non-consumers, adult apple product consumers had a 27% decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
In addition to having a 30% decreased likelihood for elevated diastolic blood pressure and a 36% decreased likelihood for elevated systolic blood pressure, apple product consumers also had a 21% reduced risk of increased waist circumference – all predictors of cardiovascular disease and an increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome. Additionally, adult apple product consumers had significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, another measurable marker related to cardiovascular risk.
Furthermore, apple product consumers’ diets were healthier than non-consumers – they had an overall greater intake of fruit and key nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium. These consumers also ate less total fat, saturated fat, discretionary fat and added sugars.
Source: U.S. Apple Association
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Parental behaviors that affect children’s sleep
According to a Université de Montréal study published in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the way parents put their babies to bed has a direct impact on how well children sleep when they reach four to six years old.
The researchers found that the manner 29-to-41-month-old toddlers were put to sleep influenced how they would slumber between the ages of four to six. Parenting behaviors that most affected children’s sleep included:
-- Giving children food or drink after they awoke, which provoked bad dreams, sleep of less than 10 hours or delays in falling back asleep.
-- Co-sleeping with children when they awoke delayed their falling back asleep by 15 minutes.
Staying with children at the beginning of sleep, conversely, appeared protective against delays in slumber. Giving children food or drink – effective parenting strategies for early sleep problems – can later become inappropriate. Since mothers come to believe that infants cry only when hungry, they might adopt an inappropriate response of giving food or drink when 29 to 41-month-old toddlers awake, which in turn causes bad dreams and shorter total sleep when children reach four to six years old.
Beyond parental behavior, babies can develop poor sleep patterns on their own that affect them into preschool years and beyond.
Source: University of Montreal
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The researchers found that the manner 29-to-41-month-old toddlers were put to sleep influenced how they would slumber between the ages of four to six. Parenting behaviors that most affected children’s sleep included:
-- Giving children food or drink after they awoke, which provoked bad dreams, sleep of less than 10 hours or delays in falling back asleep.
-- Co-sleeping with children when they awoke delayed their falling back asleep by 15 minutes.
Staying with children at the beginning of sleep, conversely, appeared protective against delays in slumber. Giving children food or drink – effective parenting strategies for early sleep problems – can later become inappropriate. Since mothers come to believe that infants cry only when hungry, they might adopt an inappropriate response of giving food or drink when 29 to 41-month-old toddlers awake, which in turn causes bad dreams and shorter total sleep when children reach four to six years old.
Beyond parental behavior, babies can develop poor sleep patterns on their own that affect them into preschool years and beyond.
Source: University of Montreal
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Patural pain reliever for arthritis is regular exercise
A recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research journal concluded that regular exercise, specifically the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, is an effective course in significantly improving and managing arthritis pain. This is good news for the aging population of U.S. baby boomers who want to get back to basics with a natural remedy for pain. In fact, arthritis is projected to increase by 40 percent, affecting 67 million Americans, in the next two decades.
The in-depth study looked at the effectiveness of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, developed in 1987 to reduce pain and stiffness by keeping joints flexible and muscles strong. Key findings of the study include participants reporting a decrease in pain and fatigue, an increase in upper and lower extremity function, and an increase in strength after participating in the basic, eight-week exercise program. Also, participants who continued the exercise program independently, beyond eight weeks, sustained improvement in reduced stiffness.
Exercising for joint health is different than exercising for cardio health. People living with arthritis don’t have to sweat to achieve success. The basic eight-week Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program consists of low-impact routines with gentle range-of-motion movements that can be done while sitting or standing.
Even minor lifestyle changes like taking a 10-minute walk three times a day can reduce the impact of arthritis on a person’s daily activities and help to prevent developing more painful arthritis.
Source: Arthritis Foundation
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The in-depth study looked at the effectiveness of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, developed in 1987 to reduce pain and stiffness by keeping joints flexible and muscles strong. Key findings of the study include participants reporting a decrease in pain and fatigue, an increase in upper and lower extremity function, and an increase in strength after participating in the basic, eight-week exercise program. Also, participants who continued the exercise program independently, beyond eight weeks, sustained improvement in reduced stiffness.
Exercising for joint health is different than exercising for cardio health. People living with arthritis don’t have to sweat to achieve success. The basic eight-week Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program consists of low-impact routines with gentle range-of-motion movements that can be done while sitting or standing.
Even minor lifestyle changes like taking a 10-minute walk three times a day can reduce the impact of arthritis on a person’s daily activities and help to prevent developing more painful arthritis.
Source: Arthritis Foundation
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Vocational courses are in-demand abroad
Monday, April 07, 2008
If you are a high-school graduate and still thinking of what course to take in college, try to enroll in vocational courses. Why? Because skilled workers are in demand right now abroad.
Here are few subjects you might want to consider: auto servicing, technical drawing/drafting, building wire installation, shielded metal arc welding, machining, pipefitting, metal craft, and carpentry.
These vocational courses are in demand in money-rich countries in the Middle East.
Foreign employers are looking for highly-qualified construction workers such as welders, flame cutters, pipe fitters, and carpenters due to construction booms in various countries abroad.
Source: philstar.com
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Here are few subjects you might want to consider: auto servicing, technical drawing/drafting, building wire installation, shielded metal arc welding, machining, pipefitting, metal craft, and carpentry.
These vocational courses are in demand in money-rich countries in the Middle East.
Foreign employers are looking for highly-qualified construction workers such as welders, flame cutters, pipe fitters, and carpenters due to construction booms in various countries abroad.
Source: philstar.com
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Speed Limit on Mars? No, no!
It's a good thing there's no speed limit on Mars, because the next parachute to fly to the red planet will deploy faster than you can legally drive on a California freeway.
The chute is designed to slow the Mars Science Laboratory as it rockets through the Martian atmosphere at more than twice the speed of sound and places a car-size rover on the surface. At its carefully selected landing area, the spacecraft's rover will use an advanced suite of instruments to assess whether the environment has ever been favorable for microbial life.
Engineers recently tested two parachute packing techniques in the world's largest wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research Center. They loaded each chute into a cannon and aimed it down the middle of the tunnel.
They then fired the cannon -- horizontally -- at 85 mph and let the parachute fly!
Finally, they looked for damage to line attachments and other parts. All four tests were successful. They are now reviewing a veritable "jet stream" of high-speed video data to select a final parachute design for the mission, scheduled for launch in the fall of 2009.
Source: NASA, by Linda Doran
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The chute is designed to slow the Mars Science Laboratory as it rockets through the Martian atmosphere at more than twice the speed of sound and places a car-size rover on the surface. At its carefully selected landing area, the spacecraft's rover will use an advanced suite of instruments to assess whether the environment has ever been favorable for microbial life.
Engineers recently tested two parachute packing techniques in the world's largest wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research Center. They loaded each chute into a cannon and aimed it down the middle of the tunnel.
They then fired the cannon -- horizontally -- at 85 mph and let the parachute fly!
Finally, they looked for damage to line attachments and other parts. All four tests were successful. They are now reviewing a veritable "jet stream" of high-speed video data to select a final parachute design for the mission, scheduled for launch in the fall of 2009.
Source: NASA, by Linda Doran
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Unexpected way to cause leukemia
Leukaemia – cancer of blood or bone marrow – is caused by mutations that allow defective blood cells to accumulate and displace healthy blood. To devise effective therapies it is crucial to know which mutations cause leukaemia and which cell type gives rise to leukaemic cells.
Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Italy, the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, UK, and the Universities of Harvard, USA, and Lund, Sweden, have now used genetic engineering to introduce a mutation found in human leukaemia patients into mice. In the current issue of Cancer Cell they report that the mutation causes leukaemia by triggering innate genetic programmes that allow white blood cells to proliferate uncontrollably. The findings have implications for the way leukaemia should be treated.
Blood is generated from a small number of multipotent stem cells that divide, differentiate and give rise to the many different cell types that make up the blood. At the same time they also maintain the pool of stem cells through a process called self-renewal. While differentiating, cells acquire specific properties and functions, but lose the capacity to self-renew in the way stem cells do. Mutations interfering with this process and promoting uncontrolled proliferation of certain blood cells can lead to leukaemia. Researchers of the group of Claus Nerlov at EMBL’s Mouse Biology Unit now prove that a mutation in a protein called C/EBPa causes acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of leukaemia affecting one lineage of white blood cells, in mice.
Instead of promoting uncontrolled proliferation of malignant blood stem cells, as often assumed as the cause of leukaemia, the mutation acts on already partially differentiated cells. It reprogrammes these cells to self-renew and to produce countless dysfunctional daughter cells, which displace the healthy blood cells, eventually leading to the inability to transport oxygen around in the body.
Scientists always thought that the mutation was the crucial step leading to leukaemia that should be targeted by drugs. Nerlov and colleagues identified a genetic programme activated in self-renewing leukemic cells, which is shared with similar leukaemias caused by other types of mutations. The findings suggest that the cellular changes that lead to self-renewal are mutation-independent. To develop drugs with a more general efficacy it may therefore be more efficient to target the molecules and pathways shared between different cancer stem cells.
Source: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
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Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Italy, the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, UK, and the Universities of Harvard, USA, and Lund, Sweden, have now used genetic engineering to introduce a mutation found in human leukaemia patients into mice. In the current issue of Cancer Cell they report that the mutation causes leukaemia by triggering innate genetic programmes that allow white blood cells to proliferate uncontrollably. The findings have implications for the way leukaemia should be treated.
Blood is generated from a small number of multipotent stem cells that divide, differentiate and give rise to the many different cell types that make up the blood. At the same time they also maintain the pool of stem cells through a process called self-renewal. While differentiating, cells acquire specific properties and functions, but lose the capacity to self-renew in the way stem cells do. Mutations interfering with this process and promoting uncontrolled proliferation of certain blood cells can lead to leukaemia. Researchers of the group of Claus Nerlov at EMBL’s Mouse Biology Unit now prove that a mutation in a protein called C/EBPa causes acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of leukaemia affecting one lineage of white blood cells, in mice.
Instead of promoting uncontrolled proliferation of malignant blood stem cells, as often assumed as the cause of leukaemia, the mutation acts on already partially differentiated cells. It reprogrammes these cells to self-renew and to produce countless dysfunctional daughter cells, which displace the healthy blood cells, eventually leading to the inability to transport oxygen around in the body.
Scientists always thought that the mutation was the crucial step leading to leukaemia that should be targeted by drugs. Nerlov and colleagues identified a genetic programme activated in self-renewing leukemic cells, which is shared with similar leukaemias caused by other types of mutations. The findings suggest that the cellular changes that lead to self-renewal are mutation-independent. To develop drugs with a more general efficacy it may therefore be more efficient to target the molecules and pathways shared between different cancer stem cells.
Source: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
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Vaexjoe: eco-friendly Swedish town
Sunday, April 06, 2008
The southern Swedish town of Vaexjoe is a world leader in environmental protection, with many international delegations visiting the town to see the measures it has implemented.
The following are some examples of the initiatives Vaexjoe has introduced to help fight climate change:
- New apartment buildings constructed entirely out of wood:
On the shores of Lake Vaexjoe, a residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings made entirely out of wood is being constructed. Two eight-storey buildings are already completed, and a third is under construction. The entire project, called Vaelle Broar and comprising a total of 1,200 apartments, is expected to be finished within 10 to 15 years.
Project officials hope to show that wood, a vast resource in Sweden, is the construction material of the future, and is good for the environment since no energy is needed to produce wood as opposed to energy-consuming materials like concrete or steel.
The floors, walls, ceilings, everything including the elevator is made of wood in Vaelle Broar. To combat the risk of fires, the apartments have been equipped with extensive sprinkler systems.
- Biofuels used to heat homes:
Across the lake the smokestacks from the heating plant rise up from the ground, heating the homes of 50,000 of the 80,000 residents. The plant runs 98.7 percent on wood products.
Until 1979, the Sandvik plant was run exclusively on oil. But in 1980, after the second international oil crisis showed how important it was to develop an independent energy source, biofuels were introduced and have gained ground since.
- Research on second-generation biofuels:
At Vaexjoe University, in northern Europe's biggest wood building, research is underway on the second generation of biofuels.
As part of a European cooperation project, researchers are working to develop DME (dimethyl ether, a colourless gaseous ether).
Made from biomass, or logging residue in the forest such as branches, tops and stumps, this biofuel is "the most efficient alternative when using logging residues as raw material," according to professor Anders Baudin.
Source: www.spacedaily.com
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The following are some examples of the initiatives Vaexjoe has introduced to help fight climate change:
- New apartment buildings constructed entirely out of wood:
On the shores of Lake Vaexjoe, a residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings made entirely out of wood is being constructed. Two eight-storey buildings are already completed, and a third is under construction. The entire project, called Vaelle Broar and comprising a total of 1,200 apartments, is expected to be finished within 10 to 15 years.
Project officials hope to show that wood, a vast resource in Sweden, is the construction material of the future, and is good for the environment since no energy is needed to produce wood as opposed to energy-consuming materials like concrete or steel.
The floors, walls, ceilings, everything including the elevator is made of wood in Vaelle Broar. To combat the risk of fires, the apartments have been equipped with extensive sprinkler systems.
- Biofuels used to heat homes:
Across the lake the smokestacks from the heating plant rise up from the ground, heating the homes of 50,000 of the 80,000 residents. The plant runs 98.7 percent on wood products.
Until 1979, the Sandvik plant was run exclusively on oil. But in 1980, after the second international oil crisis showed how important it was to develop an independent energy source, biofuels were introduced and have gained ground since.
- Research on second-generation biofuels:
At Vaexjoe University, in northern Europe's biggest wood building, research is underway on the second generation of biofuels.
As part of a European cooperation project, researchers are working to develop DME (dimethyl ether, a colourless gaseous ether).
Made from biomass, or logging residue in the forest such as branches, tops and stumps, this biofuel is "the most efficient alternative when using logging residues as raw material," according to professor Anders Baudin.
Source: www.spacedaily.com
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Ibuprofen or acetaminophen increases muscle mass/strength
Taking daily recommended dosages of ibuprofen and acetaminophen caused a substantially greater increase over placebo in the amount of quadriceps muscle mass and muscle strength gained during three months of regular weight lifting, in a study by physiologists at the Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University.
Dr. Chad Carroll, a postdoctoral fellow working with Dr. Todd Trappe, reported study results at Experimental Biology 2008 in San Diego on April 6. His presentation was part of the scientific program of the American Physiological Society (APS).
Thirty-six men and women, between 60 and 78 years of age (average age 65), were randomly assigned to daily dosages of either ibuprofen (such as that in Advil), acetaminophen (such as that in Tylenol), or a placebo. The dosages were identical to those recommended by the manufacturers and were selected to most closely mimic what chronic users of these medicines were likely to be taking. Neither the volunteers nor the scientists knew who was receiving which treatment until the end of the study.
All subjects participated in three months of weight training, 15-20 minute sessions conducted in the Human Performance Laboratory three times per week. The researchers knew from their own and other studies that training at this intensity and for this time period would significantly increase muscle mass and strength. They expected the placebo group to show such increases, as its members did, but they were surprised to find that the groups using either ibuprofen or acetaminophen did even better. An earlier study from the laboratory, measuring muscle metabolism (or more precisely, muscle protein synthesis, the mechanism through which new protein is added to muscle), had looked at changes over a 24 hour period. This “acute” study found that both ibuprofen and acetaminophen had a negative impact, by blocking a specific enzyme cyclooxygenase, commonly referred to as COX.
But that study looked at only one day. Over three months, says Dr. Trappe, the chronic consumption of ibuprofen or acetaminophen during resistance training appears to have induced intramuscular changes that enhance the metabolic response to resistance exercise, allowing the body to add substantially more new protein to muscle.
The amount of change was measured in quadricep muscles using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the gold standard for determining muscle mass. The researchers now are conducting assays of muscle biopsies taken before and after the three-month period of resistance training, in order to understand the metabolic mechanism of the positive effects of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
One of the foci of Ball State’s Human Performance Laboratory is the adaptation of the elderly to exercise. Another is the loss of muscle mass that takes place when astronauts are exposed to long-term weightlessness. This work has implications for both groups, says Dr. Trappe.
Source: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
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Dr. Chad Carroll, a postdoctoral fellow working with Dr. Todd Trappe, reported study results at Experimental Biology 2008 in San Diego on April 6. His presentation was part of the scientific program of the American Physiological Society (APS).
Thirty-six men and women, between 60 and 78 years of age (average age 65), were randomly assigned to daily dosages of either ibuprofen (such as that in Advil), acetaminophen (such as that in Tylenol), or a placebo. The dosages were identical to those recommended by the manufacturers and were selected to most closely mimic what chronic users of these medicines were likely to be taking. Neither the volunteers nor the scientists knew who was receiving which treatment until the end of the study.
All subjects participated in three months of weight training, 15-20 minute sessions conducted in the Human Performance Laboratory three times per week. The researchers knew from their own and other studies that training at this intensity and for this time period would significantly increase muscle mass and strength. They expected the placebo group to show such increases, as its members did, but they were surprised to find that the groups using either ibuprofen or acetaminophen did even better. An earlier study from the laboratory, measuring muscle metabolism (or more precisely, muscle protein synthesis, the mechanism through which new protein is added to muscle), had looked at changes over a 24 hour period. This “acute” study found that both ibuprofen and acetaminophen had a negative impact, by blocking a specific enzyme cyclooxygenase, commonly referred to as COX.
But that study looked at only one day. Over three months, says Dr. Trappe, the chronic consumption of ibuprofen or acetaminophen during resistance training appears to have induced intramuscular changes that enhance the metabolic response to resistance exercise, allowing the body to add substantially more new protein to muscle.
The amount of change was measured in quadricep muscles using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the gold standard for determining muscle mass. The researchers now are conducting assays of muscle biopsies taken before and after the three-month period of resistance training, in order to understand the metabolic mechanism of the positive effects of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
One of the foci of Ball State’s Human Performance Laboratory is the adaptation of the elderly to exercise. Another is the loss of muscle mass that takes place when astronauts are exposed to long-term weightlessness. This work has implications for both groups, says Dr. Trappe.
Source: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
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BancNet Online rules!
BancNet is the largest ATM consortium in the country with 29 member banks, boasting over 4 million cardholders. Banking online through BancNet makes financial transactions so easy today.I use BancNet Online for paying credit card bills. I still maintain an active Citibank credit card that I have been using for years now since I was still in the Philippines.
For those living abroad and wanting to transact with your Philippine bank online, try BancNet.
You can transact online with the ff. banks:
Allied Bank
Asia United Bank
Chinabank
Chinatrust
Citibank
Citystate Savings
EastWest Bank
Export Bank
Metrobank
PBCom
PS Bank
Philtrust Bank
RCBC
RCBC Savings Bank
Security Bank
Standard Chartered
Sterling Bank of Asia
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GMA speech during the National Food Summit
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Keynote Speech of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the National Food Summit
Friday, April 04, 2008
Fontana Convention Center, Clark Air Base
A strong and growing economy is the central pillar we have labored to create to help guarantee peace, order and stability in our country. It is paying off: we have the strongest economy in over 30 years, a strong peso, with investments surging in, and we are close to balancing the budget.
Our economic comeback comes none too soon, for there are global clouds on the horizon that are driving up the price of oil and food, particularly rice.
Half of the planet depends on rice but stocks are at their lowest since the mid1970s when Bangladesh suffered a terrible famine. Rice production will fall this year below the global consumption level of 430 mllion tons.
Wheat is suffering greater pressures, with price up 115 percent in a year.
Farmers worldwide are worried about feed costs.
For the last seven years we have been spending P 20 billion a year from budget and off-budget sources on Philippine Agriculture.
Since the global situation became apparent many months ago, I have been committed to helping increase and stabilize the supply of rice, as well as to deliver targeted subsidies to the poor who are most directly affected by the global price rises. We have reached out to our neighbors in Vietnam and others in ASEAN to ensure stable rice supplies. We have directed our government to crack down on price gouging; increase the supply of rice where necessary; invest more in planting and agricultural modernization; and to provide rice subsidies for our poor. I have delivered rice to the poor and gone to markets across the country to spot-check prices to protect our consumers.
We must work harder to grow and breed what we need.
We are going to cluster our food production drive in six assistance packages, which are the essential ingredients in making food abundant accessible and affordable. It is called FIELDS – F-I-E-L-D-S. F is for fertilizer. I is for irrigation and infrastructure. E is for extension and education. L is for loans and insurance. D is for dryers and other post-harvest facilities. S is for seeds.
On fertilizer, we will renew our push for organic fertilizer because the price of urea fertilizer being oil-based has increased 200 percent in the last two years. We must set aside P500 million from the ACEF fund for fertilizer support and production, especially for organic fertilizers. Specifically, the DA must utilize proven technologies like Bio-N to increase the yields of rice farmers in the current wet season and third crop.
On irrigation and infrastructure, I direct NIA to finish the rehabilitation of irrigation systems by 2010. On new construction, we encourage small irrigations systems, except for the large ones we have already committed to, like Kabulnan, Balintingon, Malmar and San Roque. We will spend P6 billion a year on irrigation and P6 billion on infrastructure, including farm to market roads, roll-on-roll-off ferry ports, and no-frills airports for agricultural cargo.
On extension and education, we recognize the importance of continuous training of farmers and fisherfolk on new technology. I instruct the DA to continuously implement programs and interventions with close cooperation from the DILG and the LGUs, as well as the DOST, aimed at training more trainors and technicians on new technology for dissemination to farmers; utilize the SUCs in its extension-related activities; provide more funds for training of farmers and fisherfolk on new and emerging technology. We will allocate P2 billion in research and development, P1 billion in capability building, P1 billion in trainors and technicians and P1 billion in the agricultural and fisheries education system.
On loans, I direct Secretary Yap to study how to maximize bank compliance to the agri-agra law. Meanwhile, the government financial institutions can assure P15 billion available for agricultural credit. But for farmers to have access to all this formal credit, I ask Congress to enact a law making farm land acceptable as loan collateral.
On dryers and other post-harvest facilities, I instruct the DA to establish appropriate integrated processing and trading centers in collaboration with the private sector, like the cold chain system and rice and corn processing centers. We will spend P2 billion on this from budget and off-budget sources.
On seeds, the most important is to support the seed growers. Their success will enable rainfed-lowland areas presently planted to good seeds to migrate to certified rice seeds and those planted to certified seeds, to migrate to hybrid seeds. Some 600,000 hectares this year will be targeted all over the country for certified seeds, with another 900,000 hectares for hybrid seeds planted by our farmers from 2009-2010. We must sustain funding this program which will require P2.7 billion for hybrid seeds and P6.5 billion for certified seeds for 5 harvests from 2009 until 2010.
In all these programs, we must be transparent. We will work to fix the corruption that still plagues our nation, including in the agri-business sector. We especially prohibit officials from dealing with fertilizer brokers and agents. They can only deal with official distributors in the regions and provinces.
The DA, NFA and NBI shall strictly monitor rice deliveries and investigate cases of hoarding, price manipulation and other illegal activities. We are holding officials accountable that have found to be corrupt and conniving with unscrupulous traders; we are letting the chips fall where they may as investigations are concluded and friend and foe alike and brought to account for their actions.
I have directed the DA and NFA to cancel the existing licenses of rice traders, retailers and bodegas. They have to apply all over again for accreditation.
According to Congressman Baham Mitra, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, the DA cannot watch over all transactions. According to him, RA 6670 gives power to appoint more Deputy Ombudsmen. In 1990 such deputy was appointed for the military. Considering the fact that farm spending may now be bigger than defense spending, a Deputy Ombudsman may be needed in agriculture. The appointment of a Deputy Ombudsman will be pursuant to our transparency initiative. It will also ensure that money is spent wisely.
Many things are left to be done. We plan on working hard the next two years to fulfill my Agri-business Agenda until the day I leave office. We will fight for Economy, including food security, Education and the Environment. We remain bullish on our country, optimistic about our future and deeply committed to being a force for good.
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Fontana Convention Center, Clark Air Base
A strong and growing economy is the central pillar we have labored to create to help guarantee peace, order and stability in our country. It is paying off: we have the strongest economy in over 30 years, a strong peso, with investments surging in, and we are close to balancing the budget.
Our economic comeback comes none too soon, for there are global clouds on the horizon that are driving up the price of oil and food, particularly rice.
Half of the planet depends on rice but stocks are at their lowest since the mid1970s when Bangladesh suffered a terrible famine. Rice production will fall this year below the global consumption level of 430 mllion tons.
Wheat is suffering greater pressures, with price up 115 percent in a year.
Farmers worldwide are worried about feed costs.
For the last seven years we have been spending P 20 billion a year from budget and off-budget sources on Philippine Agriculture.
Since the global situation became apparent many months ago, I have been committed to helping increase and stabilize the supply of rice, as well as to deliver targeted subsidies to the poor who are most directly affected by the global price rises. We have reached out to our neighbors in Vietnam and others in ASEAN to ensure stable rice supplies. We have directed our government to crack down on price gouging; increase the supply of rice where necessary; invest more in planting and agricultural modernization; and to provide rice subsidies for our poor. I have delivered rice to the poor and gone to markets across the country to spot-check prices to protect our consumers.
We must work harder to grow and breed what we need.
We are going to cluster our food production drive in six assistance packages, which are the essential ingredients in making food abundant accessible and affordable. It is called FIELDS – F-I-E-L-D-S. F is for fertilizer. I is for irrigation and infrastructure. E is for extension and education. L is for loans and insurance. D is for dryers and other post-harvest facilities. S is for seeds.
On fertilizer, we will renew our push for organic fertilizer because the price of urea fertilizer being oil-based has increased 200 percent in the last two years. We must set aside P500 million from the ACEF fund for fertilizer support and production, especially for organic fertilizers. Specifically, the DA must utilize proven technologies like Bio-N to increase the yields of rice farmers in the current wet season and third crop.
On irrigation and infrastructure, I direct NIA to finish the rehabilitation of irrigation systems by 2010. On new construction, we encourage small irrigations systems, except for the large ones we have already committed to, like Kabulnan, Balintingon, Malmar and San Roque. We will spend P6 billion a year on irrigation and P6 billion on infrastructure, including farm to market roads, roll-on-roll-off ferry ports, and no-frills airports for agricultural cargo.
On extension and education, we recognize the importance of continuous training of farmers and fisherfolk on new technology. I instruct the DA to continuously implement programs and interventions with close cooperation from the DILG and the LGUs, as well as the DOST, aimed at training more trainors and technicians on new technology for dissemination to farmers; utilize the SUCs in its extension-related activities; provide more funds for training of farmers and fisherfolk on new and emerging technology. We will allocate P2 billion in research and development, P1 billion in capability building, P1 billion in trainors and technicians and P1 billion in the agricultural and fisheries education system.
On loans, I direct Secretary Yap to study how to maximize bank compliance to the agri-agra law. Meanwhile, the government financial institutions can assure P15 billion available for agricultural credit. But for farmers to have access to all this formal credit, I ask Congress to enact a law making farm land acceptable as loan collateral.
On dryers and other post-harvest facilities, I instruct the DA to establish appropriate integrated processing and trading centers in collaboration with the private sector, like the cold chain system and rice and corn processing centers. We will spend P2 billion on this from budget and off-budget sources.
On seeds, the most important is to support the seed growers. Their success will enable rainfed-lowland areas presently planted to good seeds to migrate to certified rice seeds and those planted to certified seeds, to migrate to hybrid seeds. Some 600,000 hectares this year will be targeted all over the country for certified seeds, with another 900,000 hectares for hybrid seeds planted by our farmers from 2009-2010. We must sustain funding this program which will require P2.7 billion for hybrid seeds and P6.5 billion for certified seeds for 5 harvests from 2009 until 2010.
In all these programs, we must be transparent. We will work to fix the corruption that still plagues our nation, including in the agri-business sector. We especially prohibit officials from dealing with fertilizer brokers and agents. They can only deal with official distributors in the regions and provinces.
The DA, NFA and NBI shall strictly monitor rice deliveries and investigate cases of hoarding, price manipulation and other illegal activities. We are holding officials accountable that have found to be corrupt and conniving with unscrupulous traders; we are letting the chips fall where they may as investigations are concluded and friend and foe alike and brought to account for their actions.
I have directed the DA and NFA to cancel the existing licenses of rice traders, retailers and bodegas. They have to apply all over again for accreditation.
According to Congressman Baham Mitra, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, the DA cannot watch over all transactions. According to him, RA 6670 gives power to appoint more Deputy Ombudsmen. In 1990 such deputy was appointed for the military. Considering the fact that farm spending may now be bigger than defense spending, a Deputy Ombudsman may be needed in agriculture. The appointment of a Deputy Ombudsman will be pursuant to our transparency initiative. It will also ensure that money is spent wisely.
Many things are left to be done. We plan on working hard the next two years to fulfill my Agri-business Agenda until the day I leave office. We will fight for Economy, including food security, Education and the Environment. We remain bullish on our country, optimistic about our future and deeply committed to being a force for good.
Labels: Statement of the President
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Watch Prom Night movie free online trailer videos
Watch Prom Night movie free online trailer videos. Get some thrill this week. This movie is not for the faint-hearted.
Rated: PG-13
Release Date: Apr 11, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Brittany Snow, Idris Elba
Synopsis:
Donna’s senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only... [More]
Donna’s senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only one person who could be responsible…a man she thought was gone forever. Now, Donna and her friends must find a way to escape the sadistic rampage of an obsessed killer, and survive a night “to die for.”
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Rated: PG-13
Release Date: Apr 11, 2008
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Casts: Brittany Snow, Idris Elba
Synopsis:
Donna’s senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only... [More]
Donna’s senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only one person who could be responsible…a man she thought was gone forever. Now, Donna and her friends must find a way to escape the sadistic rampage of an obsessed killer, and survive a night “to die for.”
Watch Prom Night - In Theaters this Friday
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Labels: Movie Reviews
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Watch Smart People movie free online trailer videos
Showing this coming Friday at the theaters. Watch Smart People movie free online trailer videos.
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Release Date: Apr 11, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Page, Ashton Holmes
Synopsis:
Smart People is the darkly comic story of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a widowed, acerbic, and self-absorbed literature professor who has alienated his son and turned his daughter into an overachieving, friendless teen. He falls for Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), one of his former... [More]
Smart People is the darkly comic story of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a widowed, acerbic, and self-absorbed literature professor who has alienated his son and turned his daughter into an overachieving, friendless teen. He falls for Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), one of his former students; at the same time, his ne'er-do-well brother (played by Thomas Haden Church) unexpectedly shows up at his door, low on cash and needing a place to stay. Suddenly, Lawrence's well-thought-out, though not well-managed, life comes crashing down on him. All the intelligence in the world can't unstick his life.
Smart People (2008) - Theatrical Trailer HD
'Smart People' at Sundance
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Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Release Date: Apr 11, 2008
Genre: Comedies
Casts: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Page, Ashton Holmes
Synopsis:
Smart People is the darkly comic story of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a widowed, acerbic, and self-absorbed literature professor who has alienated his son and turned his daughter into an overachieving, friendless teen. He falls for Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), one of his former... [More]
Smart People is the darkly comic story of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a widowed, acerbic, and self-absorbed literature professor who has alienated his son and turned his daughter into an overachieving, friendless teen. He falls for Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), one of his former students; at the same time, his ne'er-do-well brother (played by Thomas Haden Church) unexpectedly shows up at his door, low on cash and needing a place to stay. Suddenly, Lawrence's well-thought-out, though not well-managed, life comes crashing down on him. All the intelligence in the world can't unstick his life.
Smart People (2008) - Theatrical Trailer HD
'Smart People' at Sundance
Labels: Movie Reviews
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Watch Chaos Theory movie free online trailer videos
Watch free Chaos Theory movie online trailer videos. Watch the preview first before heading to the cinemas with your popcorns.
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 86 mins
Genre: Comedies
Release Date: 4/11/2008
Synopsis:
Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), celebrated author of the bestseller The Five Minute Efficiency Trainer, has perfected the art of living via a foolproof system of timetables and index cards. In fact, his daily “to do” lists are legendary. A man known for playing it safe, Frank doesn’t believe in... [More]
Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), celebrated author of the bestseller The Five Minute Efficiency Trainer, has perfected the art of living via a foolproof system of timetables and index cards. In fact, his daily “to do” lists are legendary. A man known for playing it safe, Frank doesn’t believe in spontaneity. Every choice he makes is deliberate––designed to contribute to a well-ordered, predictable life. But life, as he soon learns, never adheres to a strict schedule. Frank’s wife, Susan (Emily Mortimer), and seven-year-old daughter, Jesse (Matreya Fedor), find his obsession charming in small doses, but as a steady diet it can be very frustrating. One morning, Susan attempts to loosen her husband’s scheduling stranglehold by adding ten minutes to his day. But, by setting the clock backward instead of forward, she inadvertently unleashes a series of mishaps that turn his meticulously ordered life upside down. A belligerent ferryman, a ruthless seductress, a reluctant mother-to-be and the secret amor of his best friend, Buddy (Stuart Townsend), combine to send his life into complete chaos.
Chaos Theory(2008) Official trailer
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Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 86 mins
Genre: Comedies
Release Date: 4/11/2008
Synopsis:
Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), celebrated author of the bestseller The Five Minute Efficiency Trainer, has perfected the art of living via a foolproof system of timetables and index cards. In fact, his daily “to do” lists are legendary. A man known for playing it safe, Frank doesn’t believe in... [More]
Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), celebrated author of the bestseller The Five Minute Efficiency Trainer, has perfected the art of living via a foolproof system of timetables and index cards. In fact, his daily “to do” lists are legendary. A man known for playing it safe, Frank doesn’t believe in spontaneity. Every choice he makes is deliberate––designed to contribute to a well-ordered, predictable life. But life, as he soon learns, never adheres to a strict schedule. Frank’s wife, Susan (Emily Mortimer), and seven-year-old daughter, Jesse (Matreya Fedor), find his obsession charming in small doses, but as a steady diet it can be very frustrating. One morning, Susan attempts to loosen her husband’s scheduling stranglehold by adding ten minutes to his day. But, by setting the clock backward instead of forward, she inadvertently unleashes a series of mishaps that turn his meticulously ordered life upside down. A belligerent ferryman, a ruthless seductress, a reluctant mother-to-be and the secret amor of his best friend, Buddy (Stuart Townsend), combine to send his life into complete chaos.
Chaos Theory(2008) Official trailer
Labels: Movie Reviews
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Download Free Remote Sensing Engineering Manual (ebook)
Free download Remote Sensing Engineering Manual. This is a free ebook for Remote Sensing or GIS experts. This can be useful for Engineering design too.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to remote sensing
Purpose of this manual
2. Principles of Remote Sensing System
Introduction
Definition of Remote Sensing
Basic Components of Remote Sensing
Component 1: Electromagnetic Energy Is Emitted
From A Source
Component 2: Interaction of Electromagnetic
Energy with Particles in the Atmosphere
Component 3: Electromagnetic Energy Interacts
with Surface and Near Objects
Component 4: Energy is Detected and Recorded by
the Sensor Aerial Photography
Brief History of Remote Sensing
3. Sensor and Systems
Introduction
Corps 9 - Civil Works Business Practice Areas
Sensor Data Considerations
Value Added Products
Aerial Photography
Airborne Digital Sensors
Airborne Geometries
Planning Airborne Acquisitions
Bathymetric and Hydrographic Sensors
Laser Induced Fluorescence
Airborne Gamma
Satellite Platforms and Sensors
Satellite Orbits
Planning Satellite Acquisitions
Ground Penetratng Radar sensors
4. Data Acquisition and Archives
Introduction
specifications for Image Acquisition
Satellite Image Licensing
Image Archive Search and cost
Specifications for Airborne Acquisition
Airborne Image Licensing
St. Louis District Air Photo Contracting
5. Processing Digital Imagery
Introduction
Image Processing Software
Metadata
Viewing the Image
Band/Color Composite
Information About the Image
Datum
Image Projections
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude/Longitude Computer Entry
Transferring Latitude/Longitude to a Map
Map Projections
Rectification
Image to Map Rectification
Ground Control Points (GCPs)
Positional Error
Project Image and Save
Image to Image Rectification
Image Enhancement
6. Remote Sensing Applications
File in pdf format, 217 pages, 14.16 MB. Download here.
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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to remote sensing
Purpose of this manual
2. Principles of Remote Sensing System
Introduction
Definition of Remote Sensing
Basic Components of Remote Sensing
Component 1: Electromagnetic Energy Is Emitted
From A Source
Component 2: Interaction of Electromagnetic
Energy with Particles in the Atmosphere
Component 3: Electromagnetic Energy Interacts
with Surface and Near Objects
Component 4: Energy is Detected and Recorded by
the Sensor Aerial Photography
Brief History of Remote Sensing
3. Sensor and Systems
Introduction
Corps 9 - Civil Works Business Practice Areas
Sensor Data Considerations
Value Added Products
Aerial Photography
Airborne Digital Sensors
Airborne Geometries
Planning Airborne Acquisitions
Bathymetric and Hydrographic Sensors
Laser Induced Fluorescence
Airborne Gamma
Satellite Platforms and Sensors
Satellite Orbits
Planning Satellite Acquisitions
Ground Penetratng Radar sensors
4. Data Acquisition and Archives
Introduction
specifications for Image Acquisition
Satellite Image Licensing
Image Archive Search and cost
Specifications for Airborne Acquisition
Airborne Image Licensing
St. Louis District Air Photo Contracting
5. Processing Digital Imagery
Introduction
Image Processing Software
Metadata
Viewing the Image
Band/Color Composite
Information About the Image
Datum
Image Projections
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude/Longitude Computer Entry
Transferring Latitude/Longitude to a Map
Map Projections
Rectification
Image to Map Rectification
Ground Control Points (GCPs)
Positional Error
Project Image and Save
Image to Image Rectification
Image Enhancement
6. Remote Sensing Applications
File in pdf format, 217 pages, 14.16 MB. Download here.
Labels: Engineering Ebooks
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Free Download Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Instruction Manual
Connection Setting Lock Icons. A blue unlocked icon means you can select that connection and test it without any additional steps. A red locked icon means you can select that connection but will have to enter a WEP Key. (See Troubleshooting, pages 21-23, for assistance on finding Wep Keys.)
A gray locked icon means that this connection is using a different security setting that doesn’t work with the Nintendo DS. (See Troubleshooting, pages 21-23, for assistance on security settings.) STEP 9 Select your connection from the list. (If you need to enter a WEP Key, you will be prompted for it.)
The settings for that connection will be saved. Tap “OK” to test the connection. If the connection tests OK, you will be given a “Connection successful” message. You are now ready to play games over the internet. Return to the Nintendo WFC menu in the game and select the option for playing games over internet. If the test is unsuccessful, you will be given an error code and instructions to help resolve setup problems. (Also, see Troubleshooting, pages 21-23.) 7 STEP 8 The Nintendo DS will search for your wireless access point. If there is more than one access point within range, it will be listed also. If your access point is not listed, see Troubleshooting, pages 21-23 for assistance. After the name of the access point, there will be a “lock icon”. See the next page for a description of these icons. List of found access points 6
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A gray locked icon means that this connection is using a different security setting that doesn’t work with the Nintendo DS. (See Troubleshooting, pages 21-23, for assistance on security settings.) STEP 9 Select your connection from the list. (If you need to enter a WEP Key, you will be prompted for it.)
The settings for that connection will be saved. Tap “OK” to test the connection. If the connection tests OK, you will be given a “Connection successful” message. You are now ready to play games over the internet. Return to the Nintendo WFC menu in the game and select the option for playing games over internet. If the test is unsuccessful, you will be given an error code and instructions to help resolve setup problems. (Also, see Troubleshooting, pages 21-23.) 7 STEP 8 The Nintendo DS will search for your wireless access point. If there is more than one access point within range, it will be listed also. If your access point is not listed, see Troubleshooting, pages 21-23 for assistance. After the name of the access point, there will be a “lock icon”. See the next page for a description of these icons. List of found access points 6
File Details: 530 KB (5 pages)
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Download Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Instruction Manual
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The Blogs Awards Challenge is nearing!
Those who have not joined the The Blogs Awards Challenge promo yet, join now. In about a week, the challenge will start.
For now, write a post and win an iPod shuffle, books and more prizes all for you!
The Blog Awards Challenge is a blog competition combining literary skills, interactivity and peer polling. The Blog Awards Challenge is bi-weekly theme-based writing event for everyone in the blogosphere. A challenge is posted in the site every two weeks. Bloggers who wish to compete will write about the theme and post the entry on their respective blogs.
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For now, write a post and win an iPod shuffle, books and more prizes all for you!The Blog Awards Challenge is a blog competition combining literary skills, interactivity and peer polling. The Blog Awards Challenge is bi-weekly theme-based writing event for everyone in the blogosphere. A challenge is posted in the site every two weeks. Bloggers who wish to compete will write about the theme and post the entry on their respective blogs.
Nothing to lose. Join now.
Labels: Blogging
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Pesticides in wine?
Friday, April 04, 2008
Pesticides used on grapes were found in 35 of the 40 bottles of wine, according to the European environmental group.
Pesticide Action Network Europe, working with groups on Austria, France and Germany, said a study found pesticides in all the conventional wines, and a low level of pesticide residues in one of six organic wines. The analysis revealed 24 different pesticide contaminants in the wines.
On average, each wine sample contained more than four pesticides, although one bottle had 10.
Source: politicalgateway.com
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Pesticide Action Network Europe, working with groups on Austria, France and Germany, said a study found pesticides in all the conventional wines, and a low level of pesticide residues in one of six organic wines. The analysis revealed 24 different pesticide contaminants in the wines.
On average, each wine sample contained more than four pesticides, although one bottle had 10.
Source: politicalgateway.com
Labels: Research
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Cebu Inmates "Gloria" protest dance
The previous "Thriller" video of the Cebu inmates, which captured the attention of worldwide media, may still be fresh in our minds (it has now reached more than 13 million views in YouTube), but here comes another video that was recently uploaded.
Will this be another international hit?
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This is a protest dance by the dancing inmates on Jun Lozada comments on the inmates beloved Cardinal Vidal when he called the Cardinal the "Archbishop of the Palace" and His Lady companion called the Cardinal "a Congressman in a cassock" The dancing Cebu inmates feel that these comments is unfair and unjust vilification of the archdiocese of Cebu, Cardinal Vidal whom they regard so highly.
Will this be another international hit?
Labels: YouTube
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More jobs opportunities for scientists and engineers!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Three newly published National Science Foundation (NSF) reports show increasing supplies of scientists and engineers, as well as a strong labor market.
According to NSF data, the number of individuals working in science and engineering (S&E) occupations grew by 4.3 percent, and their unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in 2006, the lowest unemployment rate since the early 1990s.
Every two years NSF surveys and collects data on scientists and engineers, defined as people with a bachelor's degree or higher with science, engineering or related degrees or occupations.
NSF collects data on these individuals with three separate national surveys: the National Survey of College Graduates, the National Survey of Recent College Graduates, and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients. Collectively, these surveys are known as the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System, or SESTAT.
The first report records data on the overall science and engineering workforce, specifically the number of individuals working in science and engineering occupations since 2003. See this.
Overall unemployment for scientists and engineers in the United States dropped to 2.5 percent in 2006.
A separate NSF report on new graduates also shows potential for a new influx of S&E workers. In 2006, there were 1.9 million new science, engineering and health graduates with degrees earned in academic years 2003 to 2005 in the United States.
The third NSF report on U.S. doctorates shows that 45 percent of those who have earned a doctoral degree in a science, engineering or health field from a U.S. university held a postdoctoral position at sometime in their careers.
Postdoctoral positions are typically short-term temporary appointments for the purpose of additional education and training in research. NSF statistics show that the median length of postdoctoral positions has stayed at about 2 years, continuing a 30-year trend.
More recent doctoral graduates report a higher rate of having held a postdoctoral position than those who graduated earlier.
NSF will field the next round of the SESTAT surveys of scientists and engineers in fall 2008.
Source: National Science Foundation
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According to NSF data, the number of individuals working in science and engineering (S&E) occupations grew by 4.3 percent, and their unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in 2006, the lowest unemployment rate since the early 1990s.
Every two years NSF surveys and collects data on scientists and engineers, defined as people with a bachelor's degree or higher with science, engineering or related degrees or occupations.
NSF collects data on these individuals with three separate national surveys: the National Survey of College Graduates, the National Survey of Recent College Graduates, and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients. Collectively, these surveys are known as the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System, or SESTAT.
The first report records data on the overall science and engineering workforce, specifically the number of individuals working in science and engineering occupations since 2003. See this.
Overall unemployment for scientists and engineers in the United States dropped to 2.5 percent in 2006.
A separate NSF report on new graduates also shows potential for a new influx of S&E workers. In 2006, there were 1.9 million new science, engineering and health graduates with degrees earned in academic years 2003 to 2005 in the United States.
The third NSF report on U.S. doctorates shows that 45 percent of those who have earned a doctoral degree in a science, engineering or health field from a U.S. university held a postdoctoral position at sometime in their careers.
Postdoctoral positions are typically short-term temporary appointments for the purpose of additional education and training in research. NSF statistics show that the median length of postdoctoral positions has stayed at about 2 years, continuing a 30-year trend.
More recent doctoral graduates report a higher rate of having held a postdoctoral position than those who graduated earlier.
NSF will field the next round of the SESTAT surveys of scientists and engineers in fall 2008.
Source: National Science Foundation
Labels: Research
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Icelandic men, longest life expectancy
In the latest statistics, Icelandic men came out with the longest life expectancy in the world. They can live to an average of 79.4 years. It is a world record. They live even longer than Japanese men.
Japanese men live on average 78.6 years.
Icelandic women meanwhile have a life expectancy of 82.9 years, among the highest in the world. Japanese women have an average life expectancy of nearly 86 years.
Icelandic men and women lived on average more than 81 years in 2007, not far behind Japan at 82 years and ahead of France at almost 81 years.
Source:uk.news.yahoo.com
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Japanese men live on average 78.6 years.
Icelandic women meanwhile have a life expectancy of 82.9 years, among the highest in the world. Japanese women have an average life expectancy of nearly 86 years.
Icelandic men and women lived on average more than 81 years in 2007, not far behind Japan at 82 years and ahead of France at almost 81 years.
Source:uk.news.yahoo.com
Labels: Foreign News
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Top Philippine bachelor courses
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has listed the top sought-after bachelor degrees/courses in the Philippines today. Guess what's first...
Nursing comes first with the highest number of projected students/enrollees this school year 2008-2009. Here are the top courses with the expected enrollees this year.
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - 497,000
2. Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management - 134,600
3. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - 100,700
4. Bachelor of Science in Criminology - 96,900
5. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - 95,300
6. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - 89,500
7. Bachelor of Science in Business Management - 82,800
8. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - 67,000
9. Bachelor of Science in English Education - 52,300
10. Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering - 48,200
Really surprising why only one engineering course manages to be in the top 10. Aren't engineering degrees popular anymore?
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Nursing comes first with the highest number of projected students/enrollees this school year 2008-2009. Here are the top courses with the expected enrollees this year.
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - 497,000
2. Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management - 134,600
3. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - 100,700
4. Bachelor of Science in Criminology - 96,900
5. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - 95,300
6. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - 89,500
7. Bachelor of Science in Business Management - 82,800
8. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - 67,000
9. Bachelor of Science in English Education - 52,300
10. Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering - 48,200
Really surprising why only one engineering course manages to be in the top 10. Aren't engineering degrees popular anymore?
Labels: Education Articles
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Jealousy in the Filipino blogging community
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Why would few Filipino bloggers be jealous of other Pinoy bloggers' successes? I really couldn't understand the pungency of some when they see that a blogger is in front of the pack.
Instead of supporting each other so all will arrive finally happy and fulfilled as bloggers and make the Filipino blogging community known to the blogosphere, few bitchy souls will pull the leader down and enjoy a great deal of crab mentality.
If one is on top of a particular Philippine blog ranking site, congratulate the blogger, rather than finding ways to destroy the blogger's reputation and making issues out of nowhere.
I was a victim of this hateful tactics before. She started the issue by spamming my chatbox with repeated accusations about the perfectly okay/legal strategy I am using to attract traffic to my blog. She questioned the volume of my traffic and challenged me to reveal my stats. When I announced the launching of a new blog game, she was present to criticize it and tried to skin me alive with her pangs of animosity. She has the evil eye to destroy everyone she intends to.
In those times, I remained calm. The fact that I wasn't doing anything wrong was enough to keep my composure intact. I didn't reply to her squawks and waited for the "pest" to finally get her Saigon moments! Oh yeah, after few days, she did!
While she was in the process of destroying my name, I had the best time tracing her IP address. That's why I know she's a SHE (based on the name of her blog). Despite what she had done to me, I still didn't ban her IP address from visiting my blog or posting messages in my tagboard. That is how forbearing I am.
We are all Filipino bloggers, we should not pull each other's legs down. Rather, we should help push whoever is on top and then hope they will pull us up too in the future. It is all about alliance. Blogging is about alliance.
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Instead of supporting each other so all will arrive finally happy and fulfilled as bloggers and make the Filipino blogging community known to the blogosphere, few bitchy souls will pull the leader down and enjoy a great deal of crab mentality.If one is on top of a particular Philippine blog ranking site, congratulate the blogger, rather than finding ways to destroy the blogger's reputation and making issues out of nowhere.
I was a victim of this hateful tactics before. She started the issue by spamming my chatbox with repeated accusations about the perfectly okay/legal strategy I am using to attract traffic to my blog. She questioned the volume of my traffic and challenged me to reveal my stats. When I announced the launching of a new blog game, she was present to criticize it and tried to skin me alive with her pangs of animosity. She has the evil eye to destroy everyone she intends to.
In those times, I remained calm. The fact that I wasn't doing anything wrong was enough to keep my composure intact. I didn't reply to her squawks and waited for the "pest" to finally get her Saigon moments! Oh yeah, after few days, she did!
While she was in the process of destroying my name, I had the best time tracing her IP address. That's why I know she's a SHE (based on the name of her blog). Despite what she had done to me, I still didn't ban her IP address from visiting my blog or posting messages in my tagboard. That is how forbearing I am.
We are all Filipino bloggers, we should not pull each other's legs down. Rather, we should help push whoever is on top and then hope they will pull us up too in the future. It is all about alliance. Blogging is about alliance.
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Electronics Engineer Board 2008 Exam Results
2008 Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination Results. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 823 out of 2,300 passed the Professional Electronics Engineer and Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio and Cebu last March 2008.
The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo, Chairman; Engr. Nestor C. Dacanay and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, Members.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 but not later than April 21, 2008. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2008-2011. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in MANILA on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila; and in CEBU CITY on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Oathtakings will be held also in Cagayan de Oro and in Davao cities. Further details will be announced later.
Following is the list of Successful Applicants:
Roll of Successful Examinees in the PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER EXAMINATION
# ALLARDE, REYNALDO AVERIA
# ANDRES, BEN BACOLOR
# APURADA, AARON ARANIEGO
# ARAL, ARIEL ACUÑA
# ATAL, JERIEL BASSIG
# BULAY-OG, LORY LIZA DEIPARINE
# CAPULONG, GAYLE RUSSEL VILLAPANDO
# CUBERO, HONORATO SORONDO
# DANLAG, GARNET NIERE
# DE TORO, JESSIE JR. ONG
# FIEDACAN, RENE FAMADULAN
# GALCERAN, ROEL LABNOTIN
# HINAUT, SARAH BAJE
# LAURENO, JESUS MUAÑA
# LIU, BENJAMIN E
# MAUREAL, ALEX LLAVE
# MINA, ANNWEDA CANASTILLO
# MIQUIABAS, CHRISTIAN LEAR FUENTES
# NEYRA, ROMANO QUITALIG
# ONGCOL, DINISH MAÑUS
# PABILLARAN, IAN GIOVANNI RAMOS
# PERALTA, BILL LAO
# PIDOR, MARLOUE OBAS
# ROSALES, RENE LARA
# SALVA, JOSEPH KARL GERMODO
# SORRONDA, LYNNETH CURATO
# STA. MARIA, REYNALDO CEÑA
# TAN, SUSANA ARES
Roll of Successful Examinees in the ELECTRONICS ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION
# ABANES, DAISERIE JANE ELEDA
# ABAO, FRANCIS CAAYA
# ABITRIA, SHARLENE ROSE TOLOSA
# ABIVA, DANIEL MARTINEZ
# ABLAS, ROMMEL RYAN BRIGOLE
# ABUAN, SOSIEBY BAUTISTA
# ABUZO, DWIGHT EMERSON CASTRODES
# ACHUMBRE, CHARLES IAN PADEN
# ACOSTA, VANESSA CATALASAN
# ADOVISO, LEXTER DACYON
# AGUILAR, ADRIAN LUER MILITANTE
# AGUILAR, DONNABELLE DELOS SANTOS
# AGUSTIN, JOEL ROXAS
# AGUSTIN, RAYMOND MAGAT
# ALAG, JEROME CUEVAS
# ALBIS, CHRISTINE JOY REYES
# ALCALA, APRIL ROSE ANTONIO
# ALDEZA, JEROME BALBONA
# ALEA, KEENO RAMONCHITO ARRIETA
# ALEJANDRO, RENIER TAGUIAM
# ALFONSO, MARIA ANDREA REYES
# ALIMUIN, RYANN ALDANA
# ALISASIS, ANGELA MAE UNABIA
# ALIUDIN, ALDRIN NERHU ALCANTARA
# ALLAREY, GLORIPHER SOLER
# ALMANZOR, VINCENZ NIÑO III ELLOSO
# ALMAZAN, BENSON SADURAL
# ALMAZAN, SHERWIN PAUL ROLDAN
# ALMIRA, BERNARDO JR ALMODOVAR
# ALMIRAÑEZ, JAMES PATRICK LIM
# ALONZO, JHUN ROBERT LOPEZ
# ALTAREJOS, LOUIE ERNEST FUGOSO
# ALUAN, JONEL CACHOLA
# ALVAREZ, MARY JILL INA TAN
# AMARILLAS, REM RYAN ROSALES
# AMBAL, ANDREW OPIMO
# AMIAN, JOHN FRANCIS RECAIDO
# AMOS, AARON SARILLANA
# AMPARO, CHRISTOPHER BARAN
# ANA, SANDRA DIGA
# ANCHETA, CHRISTOPHER TULIAO
# ANCIANO, MARIA JONALIE FLORES
# ANDAYA, JOHN CHRISTIAN GARCIA
# ANDRES, RACQUEL BERNARDO
# ANG, ELIZABETH GARAY
# ANGELES, CHESTER TAN
# ANGELES, JULIUS LESTER MONTENEGRO
# ANGELES, LUCIL ANNE SEBASTIAN
# ANGELES, RANDELL TELMO
# ANGTUI, QUEENIE YAP
# ANICETE, BERNARD MANALAD
# ANIN, RYAN BOSE
# ANTONIO, SHERMANIÑO LIM
# APOLONIO, PERCINETH TOMAS
# APOSTOL, JOSE CARLO MORTELA
# AQUITANIA, EDBERT CARBONELL
# ARAGON, VANESSA ANDREA REBLANDO
# ARANAL, JOSE RIZALINO JR MEJICA
# ARCELLANA, ANTHONY ASEO
# ARIDIDON, BETHEL JOHN BRILLANTES
# ARISTA, CHARISSA ELOISAN
# ARTIAGA, ALVIN NEVERAS
# ASPILLA, REY LOUIE BARCELONA
# ATIENZA, NES EMERSON CALORACAN
# ATILLO, RONE BOY MANDAYA
# AUSTRIA, KATHLEEN JOY MANGUBAT
# AUTOR, SHERYLL CLACIO
# AYA-AY, GENEVIEVE SORETA
# BACANI, JOPER SAMSON
# BADORAYA, RICHARD IAN ABAN
# BAGANGAN, KRISTEL DACILLO
# BALADJAY, MARK ANTHONY GONZALES
# BALANAY, CLIFF PENALES
# BALATAYO, JOEMARIE GABITO
# BALDO, ERICA ANNE CLARAVALL
# BALGOS, NEIL CHAVEZ
# BALINGIT, JAIMEE MARIE BOSITO
# BALOLOY, JOHN VINCENT BALUNSO
# BALOLOY, MA AVE GAIL YMASA
# BALTAZAR, MARIO REFUERZO
# BALUYUT, JOMAR ARIS NABUNG
# BANCOLITA, NATHANIEL SENA
# BANGAYAN, ANNA LIZA TOMAS
# BANGLOY, JOHN CRISTOPHER DAODOY
# BANTIQUE, GEORGE VICENTE
# BARREDO, JIRIC JILES LOPEZ
# BARRO, FELAMAY DE LA VEGA
# BARTILET, DICK BRIAN REARIO
# BARTOLOME, FRITZ CORNEL ABES
# BARTOLOME, JULIE ANN CAPRE
# BATANG, EDUARDO IRWIN JR BARTOLOME
# BAUTISTA, BEA ROSA DELA CRUZ
# BAUTISTA, DEO FRANCIS AGILLON
# BAUTISTA, HERBERT ESTORES
# BAYAN, JAY-AR CATILO
# BEATIZULA, RAY JULIUS BIONA
# BEDICO, REGIE RUPERT PAZ
# BELTRAN, MARRY JANE DANIG
# BEMIDA, JULIUS DE LA CRUZ
# BENDO, MICHAEL AGUILAR
# BENIGNOS, VANESSA GRACE OLIVEROS
# BEREBER, NIKKI ROSE ATIENZA
# BERMEJO, EXEKIEL HUGH GUMAPAC
# BERMIDO, JUPET ORANTE
# BERNARDO, VICTOR VINCENT RODRIGUEZ
# BESA, RYAN CRIS ABELLERA
# BIARES, GERARDO JR ABANTO
# BIBOSO, PHILLIP GREGORY ESTRAZA
# BITANCOR, RICHARD DE CASTRO
# BLANZA, TERRY JHON II HOP
# BOLIVAR, MA CECELIA QUIMAN
# BONDOC, RAYMOND BONDOC
# BORJA, MARIE ANTONNETTE FE MAGHINANG
# BORJA, MARK ANTHONY ARGARIN
# BORLAGDAN, JESUS-ALFONSO VALENCIA
# BORROMEO, KAREN ROSE DE CHAVEZ
# BOTE, JOENATHAN BAL
# BRILLANTES, RINNEL DIGNOS
# BRIONES, RYAN JOSEPH JAVA
# BRUAN, ROLANDO JR RODRIGUEZ
# BUENAOBRA, JENNY CHAVEZ
# BUENAOBRA, WILSON VALDERAMA
# BUENVIAJE, ROBBY BRIAN DALANGIN
# BUGAYONG, JOSELITO RHYAN PERALTA
# BULARON, JACQUELINE LAMIG
# BULATAO, BRENDA ANNE VIDUYA
# BULAUITAN, MARIA EDMALYN PALATTAO
# BUTAC, MENARD IAN BALOALOA
# CAASI, EMANUEL PANOPIO
# CABADING, JOWZER ESCAÑO
# CABAG, STEPHENSON TABANAO
# CABASA, CHARLES RYAN QUIROL
# CABRAL, JOALA MARIE CRIZZ
# CACATIAN, JUAN RAY ANDREU ABERION
# CACERES, ROD JAKE AMAGO
# CAIDO, JACK DANIEL ORSAIS
# CAISIP, SHERILYN CANTA
# CAJAYON, KAREN TRAMBULO
# CALADIAO, AILEEN NICODEMUS
# CALDERON, EZEKIEL SALERA
# CALINGA-ON, JESSIE CHRISTIAN SIBAYAN
# CALIWAG, STEVE PAULO GULAPA
# CALUSIN, GILBERT DULACA
# CAMPECIÑO, BERNARD ALAYA-AY
# CAMUGAO, GLENN LABORTE
# CAMUS, AILEEN MANALO
# CANCINO, KARL DOMINIC DANGUILAN
# CANTOS, JERAHMEEL PULMONES
# CAPILI, BONNA MAY AMOYO
# CARANGAN, KATHLEEN ANNE AMAN
# CARIAGA, RYAN CHRISTOPHER CASTILLO
# CARIÑO, HERBERT BHON LEONARDO
# CARO, SEVERO
# CARREON, ARIEL MONDEJAR
# CARREON, JONATHAN BARRIENTOS
# CARRILLO, ANN MICHELLE MAGBITANG
# CASABAR, ROLAND HARVEY GUCILATAR
# CASACOP, MA LUISA CUCAL
# CASTILLO, ALDWIN CHESTER ANDAL
# CASTILLO, FRITZ JOHN RAYMUNDO
# CASTILLO, KATHLEEN CRESENTA MARCELINO
# CASTILLO, TYRONNE RAMOS
# CASTOR, FEDERICO JR MALATE
# CASTRO, ALEJANDRO JR DIMATIRA
# CASUNCAD, NELSON BAGAINDOC
# CATANIAG, SAUL MEL PUALENGCO
# CATARIG, DEXTER TURTOGA
# CAÑETE, JULIUS RILLO
# CELESTINO, EMINEIL PARAISO
# CELESTINO, JO ANN CRUCERO
# CENTENO, MA KATRINA CAPULE
# CERBO, GENEL SIONOSA
# CERVANTES, SHERWIN MARTINEZ
# CHAN, AYLMER JASON LIM
# CHANG, RAINIER SIEGFRIED MUTYA
# CHAVEZ, KRISTINE PALCES
# CHAVEZ, RACHEL ANNE PERIDO
# CHING, WARREN SY
# CHU, HELVIN KHEN GONZALES CHENG
# CHUA, ALWYN BRODERIC ZAPATA
# CHUA, RICHELLE APPE
# CINCO, CARMICHAEL BRYAN ATAY
# CLUTARIO, AILEEN LEOSALA
# CO, GAMALIEL ALPEZ
# CO, VERONICA LOPEZ
# COLANGO, RYAN SABANDO
# COLLADO, ABRAHAM BAGAMASPAD
# CONCEPCION, GLENN ALERTA
# CONCEPCION, POL JOHN ALCARAZ
# CONDOR, CYREL IRAL
# CONER, DANTE MORALEDA
# CONSUL, EDERIC DIÑO
# CORPUZ, FRANCIS JAMES OLEGARIO
# CORRE, GRACE MAGDALENE CALIWAN
# CORTEZ, CHARIZZA MAE TUZON
# CRISTOBAL, RUDOLPH PINEDA
# CRUZ, CHRISTINE CHARITY NIPAL
# CRUZ, ELISE BABIANO
# CRUZ, JASON PAUL MENDOZA
# CRUZ, JUAN PAULO PEDROSA
# CRUZ, LLOYD SHERWIN BRIOSO
# CRUZ, RHEANN JUPILLO
# CRUZ, RODERICK MIGUEL
# CRUZ, ROMEO QUIROLGICO
# CRUZ, WRENCHALD TABLIZO
# CULBENGAN, MICHAEL MASMILA
# CULLAMCO, HERBERT GONZALES
# CUNANAN, SHEENA MALONZO
# CUTARAN, BONN JASPER BJ BOCALBOS
# CUTIN, MAR IAN TONIDO
# CUYME, ANGELO DELA CRUZ
# DABLEO, ARNOLD JR TITONG
# DACALOS, WINSON ONG
# DACASIN, ALLAN REY BARROZO
# DACONO, MICHAEL PETE PAANO
# DADULLA, STEPHEN CABELIN
# DAHAN, JOSEPHUS ABUCEJO
# DALINO, JOSE JR DEE
# DALUMPINES, AMELYN BUCIO
# DAQUE, RYAN LUKE MERIN
# DATOL, JEMIE CRUZ
# DAUG, MONA LISSA ADOBAS
# DAVID, JAYPEE MARQUEZ
# DAVIDE, DENNIS CRUZ
# DAYAGANON, SHERWIN MARTINEZ
# DE CASTRO, DOMINICO ROI RUIZ
# DE GUZMAN, DALE DARREL DANAO
# DE GUZMAN, GEDRICK NEIL ALCANTARA
# DE GUZMAN, JENELYN HERMANO
# DE GUZMAN, MAY JOAN MARIE ARELLANO
# DE GUZMAN, ROGELIO LANSANG
# DE LA CRUZ, FERNAN ANGELO KARAMIHAN
# DE LA CRUZ, JO ANN EFONDO
# DE LA CRUZ, RYAN SOCRATES SANAY
# DE LEON, JOANNA ROSE SALAMAT
# DE LEON, MARK ROMMEL CRUZ
# DE OCAMPO, DOMINGO JR TANAEL
# DE OCAMPO, MARY ROSE MORALES
# DE PADUA, EDWARD VINCE BAUTISTA
# DE VERA, CARENN JOY ESCUETA
# DE VERA, MISAEL CASTRO
# DE VERA, MYKEL RYAN CABAIS
# DEANON, EMMALYN LOVELY DE ORO
# DECENA, LEOPOLDO ESTRADA
# DEJECACION, BOB OMAR OSTIA
# DEL RIO, JAIMEE LYN GIHAN TORRENUEVA
# DELA CONCEPCION, GLENN RELLORA
# DELA CRUZ, ARCEE VIDERA
# DELA CRUZ, GIRLIE ANNE CASERO
# DELA CRUZ, JANICE CABRERA
# DELA CRUZ, LOUIS ANDREW BAYOT
# DELA CRUZ, MELANIE DALUZ
# DELA CRUZ, NEPHTALI AYSON
# DELA PAZ, FELIPE III ENRIQUEZ
# DELES, DIONY PERALTA
# DELOS REYES, SERNAN ROY DE JESUS
# DELOS SANTOS, FRANCISCO III LOCQUIAO
# DEMILLO, JOJI MARIE JAUD
# DENNA, JOHN ACHILLES JIMENEZ
# DEVIERTE, BIEN RAFINIAN
# DIALA, JEFFERSON EBITE
# DIAZ, ROSALIE YAPE
# DIEGO, RUSSANE FLORENCE FERNANDEZ
# DIMAANO, RON MICHAEL MACASAET
# DINGLASAN, HAZEL ANN VERTUCIO
# DIOLA, ARCES CUEVAS
# DOLINA, KAREN CRYSTEL FLOREZA
# DOMINGO, JOHN MICHAEL PAJIMULA
# DOMOPOY, MARLON JASPE
# DOTON, HAROLD ALAGANO
# DUCOS, RAYMOND GREGORIO
# DUPA, LOURDES CATANGAY
# DUPA, MARCUS MARCELLIUS CATANGAY
# EDRADAN, SHERLA SHAINNE GUINUCAY
# ELLEMA, DEXTER ELAIRON
# EMPHASIS, LEE ELBERT BALANSAG
# ENCABO, ALDWIN FRANCIS RESURRECCION
# ENCARGUIS, JOEL PANES
# ENDRINO, RANIEL VILLARAMA
# ENGANA, FERDINAND ARJIE ASTURIAS
# ENRIQUEZ, LEMUEL PLANDO
# ENVERGA, RANDELL CONSTANTINO
# ESCALONA, MEL CHRISTOPHER REYES
# ESCLAMADO, JOHN PHILIP PINOON
# ESLETA, JOFEL HILOTIN
# ESPENILLA, MONA LISA PEDROSA
# ESPINO, CHERRY CRUZ
# ESPIRITU, RAYMOND GAMBOA
# ESTAYA, MICHAEL PARIÑA
# ESTEMBER, REGINALD BELARDO
# ESTOLLOSO, MICHAEL TOLENTINO
# ESTUDILLO, MARY JENE QUIBAN
# EVANGELISTA, JANINA DAVID
# EVANGELISTA, MARVIN SABADO
# EXTRA, KATRIN JAN PANGANIBAN
# FABIALA, MARK ANTHONY FERRANCO
# FABIAN, LUIS JR YALUNG
# FAJARDO, JUAN RICARDO VILLAMOR
# FARIÑAS, MARK ALVIN CASTILLO
# FEDEREZO, ROGER JR APUSAGA
# FENOL, MARVIN DELA CRUZ
# FERNANDEZ, HAZEL INESSA GONZALES
# FLORES, ANDRE CHRISTIAN GUIDOTE
# FLORES, MARK VINCENT OLALIA
# FLORES, ROY REPALDA
# FONTECHA, JAN LESLEY VILLANUEVA
# FORBES, PAUL WILLSON SARNO
# FORMANEZ, JESSICA AQUINO
# FORMENTERA, ROMEO JR GUIÑARES
# FRAGATA, SHERWIN GROSPE
# FREGILLANA, RON BRIAN QUIBUYEN
# FUNTILON, GLENN ERWIN PAYAWAL
# GABALES, MA CHRISTINE BERNALES
# GABAY, JANUARIO AGOOT
# GABIANA, JOSE ANGELO TABALOC
# GACAD, ALLEN JIM CASTILLO
# GAGARIN, EDU KARLO SANCHEZ
# GALUPO, GEORGE MADRIAGA
# GALVAN, RODA BAW-ING
# GAN, GLEN LEONARD DORINGO
# GAPASIN, LEONARD JR GONZALES
# GARCIA, CHRISTIAN RICHWELL CASTILLO
# GARCIA, KRISTINE GAMBOA
# GARCIA, MARY JOYCE CHAVEZ
# GASPAR, JOBELLE PEÑAFLOR
# GATCHALIAN, DONNISON BACAL
# GAYLICAN, MARY ANN LIWAN
# GENUINO, RYAN ARTEO ARCAYOS
# GISON, ELBERT SHERWIN ESPEJO
# GODOY, ERIC TUAZON
# GOMEZ, DAVID JAY ZAMORA
# GOMEZ, JONARD MANALESE
# GOMEZ, MERCY ALELIE MENDOZA
# GONZALES, ARVIN PAGAL
# GONZALES, CHERRYLOU ESPINOSA
# GONZALES, GENE CARLO CHING
# GONZALES, JOSELITO SUBALA
# GONZALES, ROWELL BILLEDO
# GOROM, FROILAN GALVO
# GOZUN, JAY JOHN ALEJAR
# GUBALLA, EDISON MARIANO
# GUCE, GERARD PAULO ROSALES
# GUERRERO, CARLOMAGNO LACABA
# GUEVARRA, CRISTALLE ANAIS ALLENEGUI
# GUEVARRA, CYLE MACABABAT
# GUILALAS, SHIAN ALDEA
# GUINTO, ALDO RAY DELA CRUZ
# GUINTO, LEA DE VEGA
# GUINTO, PATRICK WILLIAM DE VERA
# GUMTANG, JOHN RYAN TEOPE
# GURREA, MARK RAYMOND LASTIMOSA
# HATULAN, ROGER JOHN FEROLINO
# HERMOSILLA, CRISANTO BOLIVAR
# HERNANDEZ, KATHRYN OLIVA
# HERRERA, RYAN JOSEPH PEÑA
# HICBAN, MICHAEL ANGELO BORILLA
# HIDALGO, EVAN CYRUS MONTESINES
# HILARIO, APOLONIO JR DU
# HILARIO, FARIDA HIBALLES
# HIPOLITO, DANGELO CARLOS
# HONORICO, RYMER CATEQUISTA
# HORLADOR, SHEENA GAIL AVANCE
# HORMILLADA, DEXTER ANZANO
# HWANG UNO MARIKO,MARIA CHRYSANTHE CABALLERO
# ILAC, EDILBERT MACAPAGAL
# ILAGAN, JAN LESTER CAMAGANACAN
# ILUSTRE, PAOLO JAVIER SANTIAGO
# IQUIN, ERNELY MATALANG
# JACABAN, CLEA DELL LEONES
# JACINTO, GERALD CEASAR LLANTADA
# JACINTO, JOHN PAUL ALZATE
# JADULCO, EVA MARIE CASAS
# JAMOSALE, DAREN SPENCER
# JAO, MAYBELLE LYNN LIM
# JARILLAS, JOHN MARTIN ILAGAN
# JAVEDRA, APRIL JOY CAPARANGCA
# JAVELLANA, RON RYAN ABA
# JAVIER, MICHAEL CARLO EVANGELIO
# JAVINES, JERRY TALAGTAG
# JAVING, RAFFILL LYNE SIENES
# JAYME, PHILIP SAPIO
# JIMENEZ, ALLAN ROY COLADILLA
# JOAQUIN, EDWIN LOPEZ
# JOCSON, DAVID PALLANA
# JOSE, STEPHEN JOSEPH STA ANA
# JUAN, CHERYL FATIMA CALAYAG
# JUCAR, GLEN SALVADOR EMPERADOR
# JUINIO, LARISSA JENA CASTRO
# JUMAQUIO, SHIRLEY SANTIAGO
# KIAT, JOANA MARIE MOLINA
# KOA, QUENNIE JADE YAP
# LABADIA, RYAN ANTHONY RAMIRO
# LABORTE, NICOLE RAISA FLORES
# LACEA, MERRY GRACE ERIT
# LACORTE, JUN LOWIE ALONZO
# LACRA, JAY BONZOL
# LADAGA, RALPH DEXTER KING TINDOY
# LAGAT, LUTHER CLARKE MACAGBA
# LAGUA, KRISTIE ANN MACALDO
# LAM, SIMON JUDE QUE
# LAMBOJO, LARRY PROBADORA
# LANDICHO, MYLEEN SALAZAR
# LANIOG, ROSALYN CATIMBANG
# LANTAN, ERYNN ORDOÑEZ
# LAO, LUTHER BELGICA
# LAO, RYAN JOSEPH REYES
# LAPADA, NOVALYN GAWALI
# LARROZA, EMERALD GENESIS FLORES
# LAURENCIANO, DARWIN VILORIA
# LAÑADA, DIANA PEDRAZA
# LEE, EMIL FIDER
# LEE, JERICK DIVINO
# LEONARDO, LEO MAR MILAN
# LERIO, LORENA JASMIN DANIOLCO
# LIBARIOS, SOIRABIL CAMPION
# LIM, DIRK FRANCIS PONCE
# LIM, JOHANN KENNETH TAN
# LIM, RONALD STEWART SO
# LINDO, ROJER PADRINO
# LIPATA, JOLLITY ARCAINA
# LIRIO, IVY CHRISTINE GONZALES
# LISONDRA, ADRIAN CARLO III GIMONGALA
# LIU, MICHAEL STEPHEN TAN
# LLAMAZARES, LELAND GEORGE JANEA
# LODEVICO, RODERICK SIBAYAN
# LODRICO, JASON LAVADO
# LOPEZ, ALFRED MEDILO
# LOPEZ, ARVIN RELY BADUA
# LOPEZ, JENNIFER LIP
# LOPEZ, JOSEPH TABALANZA
# LORENZO, GARRY PAGTALUNAN
# LORENZO, REY GUILLER MALLARI
# LOTA, KRIS ATUTUBO
# LOZANO, ENGEL BERMUDEZ
# LUCIO, SANTIAGO JR CAGUIOA
# LUNASIN, JODY ANN DIAZ
# MACADAAN, ALVIN TENERIFE
# MACALINO, JOSE MA ANTONIO MAGAT
# MACAPAGAL, GIZEL GATCHALIAN
# MACAPULAY, ARNEL NARCISO
# MACKMAW, JOHN PHILIP VIRREY
# MADLANGBAYAN, RYAN MITCHELL OCAMPO
# MAGALANG, JESSIE JR NICOLASORA
# MAGALLANES, ARGENICA GARCIA
# MAGALLANES, PAULO AUGUSTO DIANGO
# MAGBANUA, JEFFREY MAQUILING
# MAGBANUA, RAY THOMAS CANTOLLINO
# MAGBOO, RHELL UMALI
# MAGNO, MARK REY MIRANDA
# MAGRACIA, REA MADELEINE MONTALLANA
# MAIGUE, RALPH DAVID RAVIDAS
# MALABO, MARVIN TAMPOS
# MALDIA, IVAN ED MONZONES
# MALIBUNAS, FRANZ RYAN DACPANO
# MALIGAYA, THERESE KARINA PEREY
# MALINAO, KIM ORTEGA
# MALLARI, REY ALEXANDER JOVER
# MALLARI, TERRENCE CUNANAN
# MALLILLIN, JACKYLENE HERMINIGILDO
# MALLORCA, ALEXIES PANGILINAN
# MALON, MICHAEL AQUINO
# MALONZO, MANDY JR QUIAMBAO
# MAME, REAL MASACAYAN
# MANALANGSANG, MARK GIL FERNANDEZ
# MANALO, CZANDER CAPIZ
# MANALO, JOMAR MATIRA
# MANALO, ROXANNE CASTRO
# MANARANG, ALBERT NUCUM
# MANCE, DEXTER BARCELO
# MANGABAT, CHRISTOPHER PANER
# MANGUBAT, DOROTHY ELAINE SANTOS
# MANIMBO, DARRYL KENO FLORES
# MANINANG, JERILLE BRIAN CALDERON
# MANLANGIT, JASON BANGOT
# MANONGSONG, NATHANIEL CALINGASAN
# MANUEL, CRISPIN JR IDDIH
# MARAPOC, DENISE FRANCES ROSE YAP
# MARAÑO, SALVADOR JR ABONITA
# MARCELO, THERECE MARINELLE ROLDAN
# MARCIAL, JOHN PAOLO DEL ROSARIO
# MARI, CHRISTIAN ESCULTURA
# MARIANO, MARIA CECILIA LYN VALDEZ
# MARIANO, MARK RANIER NAVARRO
# MARIMAT, SHIELA PADIT
# MATILDO, DARRYL FELIX JUGADORA
# MAYO, JOSHUA VALENZUELA
# MAYONI, MENNERISSA BALAGTAS
# MAYUGA, RONALD JAY CAPUNO
# MELENCION, JOUFHER MELENCION
# MENA, JEROME GARCIA
# MENDOZA, ARJAY CRISTOBAL
# MENDOZA, JENNIFER RABINA
# MENDOZA, VINCENT PATRICK SAUCO
# MENESES, AGEE BRIAN CAL
# MENOR, MARC ALLEN ROSARIO
# MERINA, JOHN PAUL VIRTUCIO
# MIANA, RACQUEL ARES
# MIER, KURT YVES JUBAN
# MIGUEL, RALPH JOHN GENOSAS
# MILLARE, ALVIRJON CUE
# MILLENDEZ, PHILLIP JULES MALVAS
# MINA, MARK MOYANO
# MIRANDA, MICHAEL PAUL MEJIA
# MIRANDA, NORISA VILLOSILLO
# MIRO, MORIYAH NICANOR
# MITRA, EVELYN CALALO
# MOGOTE, MICHAEL BANGELES
# MOLINA, MARIA ANGELLI ESPINA
# MONSANTO, NOEMI MATIENZO
# MONTAÑO, MICHAEL ANGELO PANGANIBAN
# MONTEALEGRE, EDRIAN PARDICO
# MONTEJO, JAN RONEL LOGMAO
# MONTEROLA, BERNADETTE CAMACHO
# MORAGA, ORLAE LAPORE
# NABASCA, CHONALYN DERLA
# NACIANCENO, ART RICHARD BALTAZAR
# NADLANG, IVY LORRAINE MARCELO
# NAGUM, MILBERT DUYAO
# NALITAN, MICHAEL VILLANUEVA
# NAVAREZ, DARYL RADIN
# NAVARRA, REAN CACAYAN
# NAVARRETE, NADIA MONTEJO
# NAVARRO, JOSEPH ARJAY PINEDA
# NAVARRO, KAREN DAVID
# NAVARRO, NICODEMUS JETHRO JUCUTAN
# NAZAREA, RONNELL VALEROS
# NENGASCA, MYRA CAHILOG
# NEPOMUCENO, JOHNFEL MAMAWAG
# NERI, JOHN SERMEL ABAIS
# NERIDA, ROMEO JR LEAO
# NEWTON, YING KIT LOPEZ
# NIEVA, MARK JOSEPH PAMO
# NOBLE, LOU CONTENIDO
# NUDO, NARZON KELVIN DOMINGO
# OBENA, OLIVER DE GUZMAN
# OBERO, JILSON MANIQUEZ
# OCAMPO, JOHN GERALD MALLARI
# OCAMPO, JOHNSON FLORES
# OCAPAN, SEAN EVERETT TORRES
# ODESTE, GREGOIRE CHRISTIAN BREGONIA
# OGUIMAS, MARIA SOCORRO RAMIREZ
# OH, JOHN VINCENT PAGUIRIGAN
# OLAES, MARK BENEDICT MANALASTAS
# OMALLAO, ARNIE CALISTE
# ONA, ABELARDO JR MICU
# OPERAÑA, LARIVETH MAMAGAT
# ORA, NADIA PERA
# ORACOY, IAN DAVE GONZAGA
# ORBASE, LEONARD JOHN BUAGAS
# ORDONIO, RONEL AQUINO
# ORENSE, DERICK TORRES
# OROLFO, CLARICE MONTES
# ORTIZ, GRETCHEN SANTIAGO
# PADA, LEA MORAL
# PADERNA, LEONIKOLO PUNZALAN
# PADILLA, MARK MOLO
# PADLAN, SHERAD CAGA-ANAN
# PADUA, VIRLO PAGSOLINGAN
# PAEZ, SHERWIN RYAN GRIFALDA
# PAGTAKHAN, NIKOLAI SARINAS
# PAGULAYAN, JOYNER JIMENEZ
# PAGUNSAN, MARI KRIZ CUETO
# PALACIO, MIKHAIL TORRES
# PALAGAWAD, AIKE FATIMA ABDULLAH
# PALANCA, CARLO CENTENO
# PALENCIA, GENE FE PANES
# PALOMO, ROVINNEL AGUILAR
# PANIBIO, NIKOLAI ABAD
# PANZO, EDWIN DULDULAO
# PAPNA, ELDIE MAR ANDRES
# PAQUIBOT, MICHAEL MALCE
# PASAJOL, DELMARK MORCILLA
# PASCUAL, KARL EDMOND TUGANO
# PASCUAL, RONALD JAY TUBON
# PATRON, VAN MCLINT VILARDO
# PAZON, ADRIAN DAQUIZ
# PE, NEREO JR SEPRA
# PE, ROBERT CHARLESTON ALONZO
# PEDROLA, RICARDO ROMERO
# PEJO, MIGUEL V ASIS
# PERALTA, ULYSSES BAGA
# PEREZ, FRANCIS CEINON FERNANDO
# PERONO, RONALD RYAN UMPA
# PEÑA, LALAINE MAMARIL
# PEÑA, MARIECHIE TIMPOC
# PEÑAFLORIDA, EDMAR PEREY
# PILAPIL, JUNE PATRICK PATRIARCA
# PILI, WILSON VIESCA
# PINEDA, JAYPEE FERNANDEZ
# PLACIDO, LEO ESTRELLA
# POBLETE, RAYMOND LABRO
# POLINAR, MICHELLE REGALA
# PONDOC, MARK JULIUS COMONSAD
# PORRAS, CASPER JALLORINA
# POYAOAN, TRISTAN RINGA
# PRADO, JERALD CIPRIANO
# PROFETA, MARK SONIER MENDOZA
# PUEBLO, DARRELL BABULA
# PULPULAAN, RONNEL VICTOR TUNGCUL
# PUNO, JEAR VALERA
# PUROL, PRECILLA BALDEZAMO
# QUIETA, ROSAMAR MAALA
# QUINAMOT, SHIELA MAE VILLANUEVA
# QUINONES, BEVERLY ANNE CRUZ
# QUINTANILLA, MARCIAL JR TAYACTAC
# QUION, ELLEN GRACE NAZARENO
# RADAM, DEXTER GUINGAYAN
# RAFISURA, ARIES JAKE REMOROSA
# RAMAT, DOMINGO JR CORPUZ
# RAMIREZ, CHRISTOPER LUCERNAS
# RAMIREZ, LEE PATRICK NIDOY
# RAMIREZ, RICZON PAZ DE LEON
# RAMOS, IVY KRISTEL MARQUEZ
# RAMOS, JOHN ROBERT MANGUNDAYAO
# RAMOS, MARIVIC ROSALES
# RAMOS, MARY GRACE LEYSON
# RAMOS, PATRICK REBOSURA
# RAMOS, REXON AYOS
# REA, JOHN MARK PERJES
# REAL, MARY JANE LAGARTO
# REBADA, LARRY JR NACILLA
# RECOMITE, VERNICE ANNE MAE TOLENTINO
# REGALADO, BAYANI MENDOZA
# REGAÑON, MARIO ESTORIA
# REMETIO, ROBELYN CASTOCIANO
# RESANO, RICHELLE TIQUISON
# REYES, ARVIN MAPANOO
# REYES, DYAN PALOMERA
# REYES, JENELYN GUMOP-AS
# REYES, MARIA JHOANNA LYNN AUSTRIA
# REYES, MARY GRACE SILVA
# REYES, VETTINA MARIE BAUTISTA
# REYNES, CHARISMA RIO
# RICABORDA, AMOR LEO SAING
# RIEGO DE DIOS, ARNI COLINA
# RIPALDA, MARY JOY SARONA
# RIPALDA, NESTOR JR VERGEL
# RIVERA, MICHAEL DELA ROSA
# ROCABERTE, ROWEL ALLAN AQUINO
# RODIL, JOHN ERASMUS TUMANON
# RODRIGUEZ, CARMEL TRINIDAD
# RODRIGUEZ, MARK LESTER MOJADO
# RODRIGUEZ, MISCHELLE AVILA
# RODRIGUEZ, RENEL MATTHEW TEE
# RONQUILLO, RALPH ELVEN LABIO
# ROSALES, SHERRY LYN DE GUZMAN
# ROSANES, ADELAIDA MOJICA
# ROSARIO, ALVIN FERNANDEZ
# ROSAURO, RONALD JAN DOMANICO
# ROSERO, IMELDA VIAJE
# ROSITA, RYEN AIZA ALVENDA
# ROYOL, ELSAL RACELIS
# RUBIO, ANINA KRISTINA AGUAS
# RUBION, JERICO MAGPANTAY
# RUGUIAN, SHEREE ANNE DUMLAO
# SABENORIO, DAVE CASTILLO
# SACAY, VICENTE FERRER DAGATAN
# SAHAGUN, DIVINA PASTORA GUEVARRA
# SALCEDO, JOANNE MARGARETT ANG
# SALES, JORELL MARQUEZ
# SALGADO, SEVERO JR IV BERJA
# SALIVIO, CHRISTIAN REY SUGURAN
# SALONGA, DAN ADRIAN TOLENTINO
# SALVADOR, RAVIANNE TORIBIO
# SAN DIEGO, CHRISTOPHER MENDOZA
# SAN DIEGO, SHERYL ANNE SIPIN
# SANGALANG, GIOV GIOVANNI MARIA BONGALON
# SANGALANG, KAREN ARTEZA
# SANTIAGO, ERUEL DE VERA
# SANTIAGO, JED RAFAEL ESPEHON
# SANTIAGO, MARIVIC NAVARRO
# SANTIANO, CORNELIO SANTOS
# SANTOS, CHARLO INSIGNE
# SANTOS, FATIMA JOY NEFALAR
# SANTOS, JAN VINCENT PAREDES
# SANTOS, LESTER DE LEON
# SANTOS, MARVIN SANCHEZ
# SANTOS, MAYLIN ANONUEVO
# SANTOS, PATRICK DEL CASTILLO
# SARABIA, PATRICIA ANNE PALADO
# SARCILLA, JHODELIX MINA
# SARCINO, MARVIN SAN PABLO
# SARMIENTO, DARLENE GAY ARRIBA
# SARMIENTO, NECTAR ALCANTARA
# SARMIENTO, RECMAN VILLASOTO
# SENO, IAN PAOLO ESCALONA
# SERA, MA BELINDA REQUIMIN
# SEVILLA, FRANCIS SANCHEZ
# SIBBALUCA, FRANCIS JAYSON BERNARDO
# SIERRA, JON EDRICK ABALOS
# SIERRA, ROMMEL BERNARDINO
# SILVA, MARK HAROLD CABRERA
# SINDA, MARK NEMESIS MADAJE
# SISON, ALEXANDER JR AUSTRIA
# SISON, BRYANT CAYABYAB
# SISON, MA FATIMA LOPEZ
# SISON, ROSELLE MEJIA
# SO, JONATHAN NICDAO
# SOLIS, RON JOWELL TAACA
# SONGCO, RONILO ALIX
# STA CRUZ, AUBREY JOYCE ROLDAN
# SUAREZ, GLENN BADILLO
# SUBOL, SHAYNE ANN MANGABAN
# SUEGAY, GLENN GIL DELA CRUZ
# SUELILA, ED KRISTOFFER NICOLAS
# SUGUI, JAYBERT EDQUIBAN
# SUGUITAN, MARIA CRISTIA DESIERTO
# SUNGA, EDSON TALAVERA
# SUYAT, APOLLO AROMIN
# SY, WILBERT GO HING
# TABANGAY, LEONELLE REGAL
# TABAQUERO, RAYMOND TUAZON
# TABUZO, EL ZID VALEZA
# TAMONDONG, DENNIS MACARIOLA
# TAN, DENNIS PUNZALAN
# TAN, JERMAINE JAYSON CHIU
# TAN, JOVEN ESTRELLADO
# TAN, REGINALD CHIU
# TAN, RYAN JASON KHO
# TANGUILAN, ARNEL MARAMAG
# TANO, CATHERINE LOQUIA
# TANSINSIN, ANDREW GONZALES
# TAPANG, NIKKI ENRIQUEZ
# TAPEC, REYNALD UNARCE
# TAPING, BIEN VON LOYD LAUS
# TARROJA, JOSE RAYMOND PELINGON
# TE, MARK ANTHONY DACLIS
# TEAÑO, BRYAN KENNETH AQUINO
# TEMPLADO, TOMAS JOHN UBERAS
# TEMPLONUEVO, GERALD SALALAC
# TENEDERO, ROXCELLA YRUMA
# TEOPE, RACHEL JOY MONTOYO
# TERRIBLE, DALTON DEJELO
# TIA, ERICJOHN TAPIA
# TICZON, TANNY JOY MEDEL
# TINDOC, DARWIN ANTOLIN
# TIU, RYAN RICHARD GALAGAR
# TOLEDO, CHRISTA CAMILLE TSE
# TOLICA, RIO RUIZ REYNIDO
# TOM, MARK CHESTER JAMES CABEGUIN
# TRESMONTE, GERALDINE SEGUIN
# TUBAY, WINNIELYN ANDES
# TUICO, ROWENA OGATIA
# TULIAO, JERAMIE CASIPIT
# TY, JENNIFER BARRAQUIO
# ULEP, SHAYNE MARIE CASTILLEJO
# UMALI, MARVIS CHRISTIAN PASION
# UY, JAN ALBERT NAVARRO
# UY, JECKSON TAN
# UY, STEPHANIE GRACE CHU
# VALDEAVILLA, EDREEN BRYAN TOGONON
# VALDOZ, JELSON CORPUZ
# VALENCIA, ROBERT RAZ
# VALENCIA, RUEL BAEL
# VALENZUELA, RICKY SISON
# VALERIO, ALVIN SEVILLA
# VELA, SIMOUN GREGORIUS ABA
# VELASCO, JOSE MA ESCAREAL
# VELASQUEZ, CRISTOPHER GICA
# VELASQUEZ, JAYVEE MARIJO UY
# VELASQUEZ, RAYMOND ROMERO
# VELAYO, PAUL CHRISTIAN BALVEZ
# VERDEPRADO, NESTY JUN DE LA CRUZ
# VERGARA, RENN SANDER REMULLA
# VERGARA, TRACY ROSE LACSON
# VERZOSA, KRAUSS EDWARD BAYWONG
# VICEDO, RAYMOND MENDOZA
# VICENTE, DERMIN RIO SULIT
# VICENTE, PATRICIA CABIGTING
# VICTORIO, MARY GRACE ANNE PANGILINAN
# VIERNES, EDISON GONZAGA
# VIERNES, MARK ANGELO MADAMBA
# VILLADARES, JACINTO JR ADVIENTO
# VILLAMATER, MARLON LOPEZ
# VILLANUEVA, BRYAN LAVADO
# VILLANUEVA, BRYNN BAUTISTALLA
# VILLANUEVA, ELAINE ROSE SANTIAGO
# VILLANUEVA, SIMPLICIO III LEDESMA
# VILLARUBIA, MARK ANTHONY VILAR
# VILLOCILLO, ALDREX JAY PEREZ
# VIOVICENTE, JEFFREY BELJANO
# VIRAY, SALVADOR JR RAGRAGIO
# VIRAY, SHELA MANDAGUIT
# VISLENIO, JANICE CRUTO
# VITASA, JEREMYH BANZON
# YONGQUE, DARELL BUCAD
# YPARRAGUIRRE, JULIUS PAGUIA
# YRAP, CHUCKIE RANDOLF ABIERO
# YU, RHYDON WILLIAM CHOA
# YU, VLADIMIR NIÑO ENDAYA
# YUTUC, AIREEN MILAN
# ZAPANTA, RYAN JESUS ICO
# ZARATE, VIC PAULO ZAFRA
# ZORILLA, BIANCA NIÑAS CAMILLE ARCETA
# ZUÑIGA, LUIS ALBERT PAGUILIGAN
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The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo, Chairman; Engr. Nestor C. Dacanay and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, Members.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 but not later than April 21, 2008. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2008-2011. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in MANILA on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila; and in CEBU CITY on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Oathtakings will be held also in Cagayan de Oro and in Davao cities. Further details will be announced later.
Following is the list of Successful Applicants:
Roll of Successful Examinees in the PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER EXAMINATION
# ALLARDE, REYNALDO AVERIA
# ANDRES, BEN BACOLOR
# APURADA, AARON ARANIEGO
# ARAL, ARIEL ACUÑA
# ATAL, JERIEL BASSIG
# BULAY-OG, LORY LIZA DEIPARINE
# CAPULONG, GAYLE RUSSEL VILLAPANDO
# CUBERO, HONORATO SORONDO
# DANLAG, GARNET NIERE
# DE TORO, JESSIE JR. ONG
# FIEDACAN, RENE FAMADULAN
# GALCERAN, ROEL LABNOTIN
# HINAUT, SARAH BAJE
# LAURENO, JESUS MUAÑA
# LIU, BENJAMIN E
# MAUREAL, ALEX LLAVE
# MINA, ANNWEDA CANASTILLO
# MIQUIABAS, CHRISTIAN LEAR FUENTES
# NEYRA, ROMANO QUITALIG
# ONGCOL, DINISH MAÑUS
# PABILLARAN, IAN GIOVANNI RAMOS
# PERALTA, BILL LAO
# PIDOR, MARLOUE OBAS
# ROSALES, RENE LARA
# SALVA, JOSEPH KARL GERMODO
# SORRONDA, LYNNETH CURATO
# STA. MARIA, REYNALDO CEÑA
# TAN, SUSANA ARES
Roll of Successful Examinees in the ELECTRONICS ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION
# ABANES, DAISERIE JANE ELEDA
# ABAO, FRANCIS CAAYA
# ABITRIA, SHARLENE ROSE TOLOSA
# ABIVA, DANIEL MARTINEZ
# ABLAS, ROMMEL RYAN BRIGOLE
# ABUAN, SOSIEBY BAUTISTA
# ABUZO, DWIGHT EMERSON CASTRODES
# ACHUMBRE, CHARLES IAN PADEN
# ACOSTA, VANESSA CATALASAN
# ADOVISO, LEXTER DACYON
# AGUILAR, ADRIAN LUER MILITANTE
# AGUILAR, DONNABELLE DELOS SANTOS
# AGUSTIN, JOEL ROXAS
# AGUSTIN, RAYMOND MAGAT
# ALAG, JEROME CUEVAS
# ALBIS, CHRISTINE JOY REYES
# ALCALA, APRIL ROSE ANTONIO
# ALDEZA, JEROME BALBONA
# ALEA, KEENO RAMONCHITO ARRIETA
# ALEJANDRO, RENIER TAGUIAM
# ALFONSO, MARIA ANDREA REYES
# ALIMUIN, RYANN ALDANA
# ALISASIS, ANGELA MAE UNABIA
# ALIUDIN, ALDRIN NERHU ALCANTARA
# ALLAREY, GLORIPHER SOLER
# ALMANZOR, VINCENZ NIÑO III ELLOSO
# ALMAZAN, BENSON SADURAL
# ALMAZAN, SHERWIN PAUL ROLDAN
# ALMIRA, BERNARDO JR ALMODOVAR
# ALMIRAÑEZ, JAMES PATRICK LIM
# ALONZO, JHUN ROBERT LOPEZ
# ALTAREJOS, LOUIE ERNEST FUGOSO
# ALUAN, JONEL CACHOLA
# ALVAREZ, MARY JILL INA TAN
# AMARILLAS, REM RYAN ROSALES
# AMBAL, ANDREW OPIMO
# AMIAN, JOHN FRANCIS RECAIDO
# AMOS, AARON SARILLANA
# AMPARO, CHRISTOPHER BARAN
# ANA, SANDRA DIGA
# ANCHETA, CHRISTOPHER TULIAO
# ANCIANO, MARIA JONALIE FLORES
# ANDAYA, JOHN CHRISTIAN GARCIA
# ANDRES, RACQUEL BERNARDO
# ANG, ELIZABETH GARAY
# ANGELES, CHESTER TAN
# ANGELES, JULIUS LESTER MONTENEGRO
# ANGELES, LUCIL ANNE SEBASTIAN
# ANGELES, RANDELL TELMO
# ANGTUI, QUEENIE YAP
# ANICETE, BERNARD MANALAD
# ANIN, RYAN BOSE
# ANTONIO, SHERMANIÑO LIM
# APOLONIO, PERCINETH TOMAS
# APOSTOL, JOSE CARLO MORTELA
# AQUITANIA, EDBERT CARBONELL
# ARAGON, VANESSA ANDREA REBLANDO
# ARANAL, JOSE RIZALINO JR MEJICA
# ARCELLANA, ANTHONY ASEO
# ARIDIDON, BETHEL JOHN BRILLANTES
# ARISTA, CHARISSA ELOISAN
# ARTIAGA, ALVIN NEVERAS
# ASPILLA, REY LOUIE BARCELONA
# ATIENZA, NES EMERSON CALORACAN
# ATILLO, RONE BOY MANDAYA
# AUSTRIA, KATHLEEN JOY MANGUBAT
# AUTOR, SHERYLL CLACIO
# AYA-AY, GENEVIEVE SORETA
# BACANI, JOPER SAMSON
# BADORAYA, RICHARD IAN ABAN
# BAGANGAN, KRISTEL DACILLO
# BALADJAY, MARK ANTHONY GONZALES
# BALANAY, CLIFF PENALES
# BALATAYO, JOEMARIE GABITO
# BALDO, ERICA ANNE CLARAVALL
# BALGOS, NEIL CHAVEZ
# BALINGIT, JAIMEE MARIE BOSITO
# BALOLOY, JOHN VINCENT BALUNSO
# BALOLOY, MA AVE GAIL YMASA
# BALTAZAR, MARIO REFUERZO
# BALUYUT, JOMAR ARIS NABUNG
# BANCOLITA, NATHANIEL SENA
# BANGAYAN, ANNA LIZA TOMAS
# BANGLOY, JOHN CRISTOPHER DAODOY
# BANTIQUE, GEORGE VICENTE
# BARREDO, JIRIC JILES LOPEZ
# BARRO, FELAMAY DE LA VEGA
# BARTILET, DICK BRIAN REARIO
# BARTOLOME, FRITZ CORNEL ABES
# BARTOLOME, JULIE ANN CAPRE
# BATANG, EDUARDO IRWIN JR BARTOLOME
# BAUTISTA, BEA ROSA DELA CRUZ
# BAUTISTA, DEO FRANCIS AGILLON
# BAUTISTA, HERBERT ESTORES
# BAYAN, JAY-AR CATILO
# BEATIZULA, RAY JULIUS BIONA
# BEDICO, REGIE RUPERT PAZ
# BELTRAN, MARRY JANE DANIG
# BEMIDA, JULIUS DE LA CRUZ
# BENDO, MICHAEL AGUILAR
# BENIGNOS, VANESSA GRACE OLIVEROS
# BEREBER, NIKKI ROSE ATIENZA
# BERMEJO, EXEKIEL HUGH GUMAPAC
# BERMIDO, JUPET ORANTE
# BERNARDO, VICTOR VINCENT RODRIGUEZ
# BESA, RYAN CRIS ABELLERA
# BIARES, GERARDO JR ABANTO
# BIBOSO, PHILLIP GREGORY ESTRAZA
# BITANCOR, RICHARD DE CASTRO
# BLANZA, TERRY JHON II HOP
# BOLIVAR, MA CECELIA QUIMAN
# BONDOC, RAYMOND BONDOC
# BORJA, MARIE ANTONNETTE FE MAGHINANG
# BORJA, MARK ANTHONY ARGARIN
# BORLAGDAN, JESUS-ALFONSO VALENCIA
# BORROMEO, KAREN ROSE DE CHAVEZ
# BOTE, JOENATHAN BAL
# BRILLANTES, RINNEL DIGNOS
# BRIONES, RYAN JOSEPH JAVA
# BRUAN, ROLANDO JR RODRIGUEZ
# BUENAOBRA, JENNY CHAVEZ
# BUENAOBRA, WILSON VALDERAMA
# BUENVIAJE, ROBBY BRIAN DALANGIN
# BUGAYONG, JOSELITO RHYAN PERALTA
# BULARON, JACQUELINE LAMIG
# BULATAO, BRENDA ANNE VIDUYA
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# CABASA, CHARLES RYAN QUIROL
# CABRAL, JOALA MARIE CRIZZ
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# CAJAYON, KAREN TRAMBULO
# CALADIAO, AILEEN NICODEMUS
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# CALINGA-ON, JESSIE CHRISTIAN SIBAYAN
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# CAMUGAO, GLENN LABORTE
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# CARIÑO, HERBERT BHON LEONARDO
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# CARREON, ARIEL MONDEJAR
# CARREON, JONATHAN BARRIENTOS
# CARRILLO, ANN MICHELLE MAGBITANG
# CASABAR, ROLAND HARVEY GUCILATAR
# CASACOP, MA LUISA CUCAL
# CASTILLO, ALDWIN CHESTER ANDAL
# CASTILLO, FRITZ JOHN RAYMUNDO
# CASTILLO, KATHLEEN CRESENTA MARCELINO
# CASTILLO, TYRONNE RAMOS
# CASTOR, FEDERICO JR MALATE
# CASTRO, ALEJANDRO JR DIMATIRA
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# CATANIAG, SAUL MEL PUALENGCO
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# CAÑETE, JULIUS RILLO
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# CELESTINO, JO ANN CRUCERO
# CENTENO, MA KATRINA CAPULE
# CERBO, GENEL SIONOSA
# CERVANTES, SHERWIN MARTINEZ
# CHAN, AYLMER JASON LIM
# CHANG, RAINIER SIEGFRIED MUTYA
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# CHAVEZ, RACHEL ANNE PERIDO
# CHING, WARREN SY
# CHU, HELVIN KHEN GONZALES CHENG
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# CO, GAMALIEL ALPEZ
# CO, VERONICA LOPEZ
# COLANGO, RYAN SABANDO
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# CONCEPCION, POL JOHN ALCARAZ
# CONDOR, CYREL IRAL
# CONER, DANTE MORALEDA
# CONSUL, EDERIC DIÑO
# CORPUZ, FRANCIS JAMES OLEGARIO
# CORRE, GRACE MAGDALENE CALIWAN
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# CRISTOBAL, RUDOLPH PINEDA
# CRUZ, CHRISTINE CHARITY NIPAL
# CRUZ, ELISE BABIANO
# CRUZ, JASON PAUL MENDOZA
# CRUZ, JUAN PAULO PEDROSA
# CRUZ, LLOYD SHERWIN BRIOSO
# CRUZ, RHEANN JUPILLO
# CRUZ, RODERICK MIGUEL
# CRUZ, ROMEO QUIROLGICO
# CRUZ, WRENCHALD TABLIZO
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# CULLAMCO, HERBERT GONZALES
# CUNANAN, SHEENA MALONZO
# CUTARAN, BONN JASPER BJ BOCALBOS
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# DABLEO, ARNOLD JR TITONG
# DACALOS, WINSON ONG
# DACASIN, ALLAN REY BARROZO
# DACONO, MICHAEL PETE PAANO
# DADULLA, STEPHEN CABELIN
# DAHAN, JOSEPHUS ABUCEJO
# DALINO, JOSE JR DEE
# DALUMPINES, AMELYN BUCIO
# DAQUE, RYAN LUKE MERIN
# DATOL, JEMIE CRUZ
# DAUG, MONA LISSA ADOBAS
# DAVID, JAYPEE MARQUEZ
# DAVIDE, DENNIS CRUZ
# DAYAGANON, SHERWIN MARTINEZ
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# DE GUZMAN, GEDRICK NEIL ALCANTARA
# DE GUZMAN, JENELYN HERMANO
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# DE GUZMAN, ROGELIO LANSANG
# DE LA CRUZ, FERNAN ANGELO KARAMIHAN
# DE LA CRUZ, JO ANN EFONDO
# DE LA CRUZ, RYAN SOCRATES SANAY
# DE LEON, JOANNA ROSE SALAMAT
# DE LEON, MARK ROMMEL CRUZ
# DE OCAMPO, DOMINGO JR TANAEL
# DE OCAMPO, MARY ROSE MORALES
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# DE VERA, MYKEL RYAN CABAIS
# DEANON, EMMALYN LOVELY DE ORO
# DECENA, LEOPOLDO ESTRADA
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# DEL RIO, JAIMEE LYN GIHAN TORRENUEVA
# DELA CONCEPCION, GLENN RELLORA
# DELA CRUZ, ARCEE VIDERA
# DELA CRUZ, GIRLIE ANNE CASERO
# DELA CRUZ, JANICE CABRERA
# DELA CRUZ, LOUIS ANDREW BAYOT
# DELA CRUZ, MELANIE DALUZ
# DELA CRUZ, NEPHTALI AYSON
# DELA PAZ, FELIPE III ENRIQUEZ
# DELES, DIONY PERALTA
# DELOS REYES, SERNAN ROY DE JESUS
# DELOS SANTOS, FRANCISCO III LOCQUIAO
# DEMILLO, JOJI MARIE JAUD
# DENNA, JOHN ACHILLES JIMENEZ
# DEVIERTE, BIEN RAFINIAN
# DIALA, JEFFERSON EBITE
# DIAZ, ROSALIE YAPE
# DIEGO, RUSSANE FLORENCE FERNANDEZ
# DIMAANO, RON MICHAEL MACASAET
# DINGLASAN, HAZEL ANN VERTUCIO
# DIOLA, ARCES CUEVAS
# DOLINA, KAREN CRYSTEL FLOREZA
# DOMINGO, JOHN MICHAEL PAJIMULA
# DOMOPOY, MARLON JASPE
# DOTON, HAROLD ALAGANO
# DUCOS, RAYMOND GREGORIO
# DUPA, LOURDES CATANGAY
# DUPA, MARCUS MARCELLIUS CATANGAY
# EDRADAN, SHERLA SHAINNE GUINUCAY
# ELLEMA, DEXTER ELAIRON
# EMPHASIS, LEE ELBERT BALANSAG
# ENCABO, ALDWIN FRANCIS RESURRECCION
# ENCARGUIS, JOEL PANES
# ENDRINO, RANIEL VILLARAMA
# ENGANA, FERDINAND ARJIE ASTURIAS
# ENRIQUEZ, LEMUEL PLANDO
# ENVERGA, RANDELL CONSTANTINO
# ESCALONA, MEL CHRISTOPHER REYES
# ESCLAMADO, JOHN PHILIP PINOON
# ESLETA, JOFEL HILOTIN
# ESPENILLA, MONA LISA PEDROSA
# ESPINO, CHERRY CRUZ
# ESPIRITU, RAYMOND GAMBOA
# ESTAYA, MICHAEL PARIÑA
# ESTEMBER, REGINALD BELARDO
# ESTOLLOSO, MICHAEL TOLENTINO
# ESTUDILLO, MARY JENE QUIBAN
# EVANGELISTA, JANINA DAVID
# EVANGELISTA, MARVIN SABADO
# EXTRA, KATRIN JAN PANGANIBAN
# FABIALA, MARK ANTHONY FERRANCO
# FABIAN, LUIS JR YALUNG
# FAJARDO, JUAN RICARDO VILLAMOR
# FARIÑAS, MARK ALVIN CASTILLO
# FEDEREZO, ROGER JR APUSAGA
# FENOL, MARVIN DELA CRUZ
# FERNANDEZ, HAZEL INESSA GONZALES
# FLORES, ANDRE CHRISTIAN GUIDOTE
# FLORES, MARK VINCENT OLALIA
# FLORES, ROY REPALDA
# FONTECHA, JAN LESLEY VILLANUEVA
# FORBES, PAUL WILLSON SARNO
# FORMANEZ, JESSICA AQUINO
# FORMENTERA, ROMEO JR GUIÑARES
# FRAGATA, SHERWIN GROSPE
# FREGILLANA, RON BRIAN QUIBUYEN
# FUNTILON, GLENN ERWIN PAYAWAL
# GABALES, MA CHRISTINE BERNALES
# GABAY, JANUARIO AGOOT
# GABIANA, JOSE ANGELO TABALOC
# GACAD, ALLEN JIM CASTILLO
# GAGARIN, EDU KARLO SANCHEZ
# GALUPO, GEORGE MADRIAGA
# GALVAN, RODA BAW-ING
# GAN, GLEN LEONARD DORINGO
# GAPASIN, LEONARD JR GONZALES
# GARCIA, CHRISTIAN RICHWELL CASTILLO
# GARCIA, KRISTINE GAMBOA
# GARCIA, MARY JOYCE CHAVEZ
# GASPAR, JOBELLE PEÑAFLOR
# GATCHALIAN, DONNISON BACAL
# GAYLICAN, MARY ANN LIWAN
# GENUINO, RYAN ARTEO ARCAYOS
# GISON, ELBERT SHERWIN ESPEJO
# GODOY, ERIC TUAZON
# GOMEZ, DAVID JAY ZAMORA
# GOMEZ, JONARD MANALESE
# GOMEZ, MERCY ALELIE MENDOZA
# GONZALES, ARVIN PAGAL
# GONZALES, CHERRYLOU ESPINOSA
# GONZALES, GENE CARLO CHING
# GONZALES, JOSELITO SUBALA
# GONZALES, ROWELL BILLEDO
# GOROM, FROILAN GALVO
# GOZUN, JAY JOHN ALEJAR
# GUBALLA, EDISON MARIANO
# GUCE, GERARD PAULO ROSALES
# GUERRERO, CARLOMAGNO LACABA
# GUEVARRA, CRISTALLE ANAIS ALLENEGUI
# GUEVARRA, CYLE MACABABAT
# GUILALAS, SHIAN ALDEA
# GUINTO, ALDO RAY DELA CRUZ
# GUINTO, LEA DE VEGA
# GUINTO, PATRICK WILLIAM DE VERA
# GUMTANG, JOHN RYAN TEOPE
# GURREA, MARK RAYMOND LASTIMOSA
# HATULAN, ROGER JOHN FEROLINO
# HERMOSILLA, CRISANTO BOLIVAR
# HERNANDEZ, KATHRYN OLIVA
# HERRERA, RYAN JOSEPH PEÑA
# HICBAN, MICHAEL ANGELO BORILLA
# HIDALGO, EVAN CYRUS MONTESINES
# HILARIO, APOLONIO JR DU
# HILARIO, FARIDA HIBALLES
# HIPOLITO, DANGELO CARLOS
# HONORICO, RYMER CATEQUISTA
# HORLADOR, SHEENA GAIL AVANCE
# HORMILLADA, DEXTER ANZANO
# HWANG UNO MARIKO,MARIA CHRYSANTHE CABALLERO
# ILAC, EDILBERT MACAPAGAL
# ILAGAN, JAN LESTER CAMAGANACAN
# ILUSTRE, PAOLO JAVIER SANTIAGO
# IQUIN, ERNELY MATALANG
# JACABAN, CLEA DELL LEONES
# JACINTO, GERALD CEASAR LLANTADA
# JACINTO, JOHN PAUL ALZATE
# JADULCO, EVA MARIE CASAS
# JAMOSALE, DAREN SPENCER
# JAO, MAYBELLE LYNN LIM
# JARILLAS, JOHN MARTIN ILAGAN
# JAVEDRA, APRIL JOY CAPARANGCA
# JAVELLANA, RON RYAN ABA
# JAVIER, MICHAEL CARLO EVANGELIO
# JAVINES, JERRY TALAGTAG
# JAVING, RAFFILL LYNE SIENES
# JAYME, PHILIP SAPIO
# JIMENEZ, ALLAN ROY COLADILLA
# JOAQUIN, EDWIN LOPEZ
# JOCSON, DAVID PALLANA
# JOSE, STEPHEN JOSEPH STA ANA
# JUAN, CHERYL FATIMA CALAYAG
# JUCAR, GLEN SALVADOR EMPERADOR
# JUINIO, LARISSA JENA CASTRO
# JUMAQUIO, SHIRLEY SANTIAGO
# KIAT, JOANA MARIE MOLINA
# KOA, QUENNIE JADE YAP
# LABADIA, RYAN ANTHONY RAMIRO
# LABORTE, NICOLE RAISA FLORES
# LACEA, MERRY GRACE ERIT
# LACORTE, JUN LOWIE ALONZO
# LACRA, JAY BONZOL
# LADAGA, RALPH DEXTER KING TINDOY
# LAGAT, LUTHER CLARKE MACAGBA
# LAGUA, KRISTIE ANN MACALDO
# LAM, SIMON JUDE QUE
# LAMBOJO, LARRY PROBADORA
# LANDICHO, MYLEEN SALAZAR
# LANIOG, ROSALYN CATIMBANG
# LANTAN, ERYNN ORDOÑEZ
# LAO, LUTHER BELGICA
# LAO, RYAN JOSEPH REYES
# LAPADA, NOVALYN GAWALI
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# LAURENCIANO, DARWIN VILORIA
# LAÑADA, DIANA PEDRAZA
# LEE, EMIL FIDER
# LEE, JERICK DIVINO
# LEONARDO, LEO MAR MILAN
# LERIO, LORENA JASMIN DANIOLCO
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# LIM, DIRK FRANCIS PONCE
# LIM, JOHANN KENNETH TAN
# LIM, RONALD STEWART SO
# LINDO, ROJER PADRINO
# LIPATA, JOLLITY ARCAINA
# LIRIO, IVY CHRISTINE GONZALES
# LISONDRA, ADRIAN CARLO III GIMONGALA
# LIU, MICHAEL STEPHEN TAN
# LLAMAZARES, LELAND GEORGE JANEA
# LODEVICO, RODERICK SIBAYAN
# LODRICO, JASON LAVADO
# LOPEZ, ALFRED MEDILO
# LOPEZ, ARVIN RELY BADUA
# LOPEZ, JENNIFER LIP
# LOPEZ, JOSEPH TABALANZA
# LORENZO, GARRY PAGTALUNAN
# LORENZO, REY GUILLER MALLARI
# LOTA, KRIS ATUTUBO
# LOZANO, ENGEL BERMUDEZ
# LUCIO, SANTIAGO JR CAGUIOA
# LUNASIN, JODY ANN DIAZ
# MACADAAN, ALVIN TENERIFE
# MACALINO, JOSE MA ANTONIO MAGAT
# MACAPAGAL, GIZEL GATCHALIAN
# MACAPULAY, ARNEL NARCISO
# MACKMAW, JOHN PHILIP VIRREY
# MADLANGBAYAN, RYAN MITCHELL OCAMPO
# MAGALANG, JESSIE JR NICOLASORA
# MAGALLANES, ARGENICA GARCIA
# MAGALLANES, PAULO AUGUSTO DIANGO
# MAGBANUA, JEFFREY MAQUILING
# MAGBANUA, RAY THOMAS CANTOLLINO
# MAGBOO, RHELL UMALI
# MAGNO, MARK REY MIRANDA
# MAGRACIA, REA MADELEINE MONTALLANA
# MAIGUE, RALPH DAVID RAVIDAS
# MALABO, MARVIN TAMPOS
# MALDIA, IVAN ED MONZONES
# MALIBUNAS, FRANZ RYAN DACPANO
# MALIGAYA, THERESE KARINA PEREY
# MALINAO, KIM ORTEGA
# MALLARI, REY ALEXANDER JOVER
# MALLARI, TERRENCE CUNANAN
# MALLILLIN, JACKYLENE HERMINIGILDO
# MALLORCA, ALEXIES PANGILINAN
# MALON, MICHAEL AQUINO
# MALONZO, MANDY JR QUIAMBAO
# MAME, REAL MASACAYAN
# MANALANGSANG, MARK GIL FERNANDEZ
# MANALO, CZANDER CAPIZ
# MANALO, JOMAR MATIRA
# MANALO, ROXANNE CASTRO
# MANARANG, ALBERT NUCUM
# MANCE, DEXTER BARCELO
# MANGABAT, CHRISTOPHER PANER
# MANGUBAT, DOROTHY ELAINE SANTOS
# MANIMBO, DARRYL KENO FLORES
# MANINANG, JERILLE BRIAN CALDERON
# MANLANGIT, JASON BANGOT
# MANONGSONG, NATHANIEL CALINGASAN
# MANUEL, CRISPIN JR IDDIH
# MARAPOC, DENISE FRANCES ROSE YAP
# MARAÑO, SALVADOR JR ABONITA
# MARCELO, THERECE MARINELLE ROLDAN
# MARCIAL, JOHN PAOLO DEL ROSARIO
# MARI, CHRISTIAN ESCULTURA
# MARIANO, MARIA CECILIA LYN VALDEZ
# MARIANO, MARK RANIER NAVARRO
# MARIMAT, SHIELA PADIT
# MATILDO, DARRYL FELIX JUGADORA
# MAYO, JOSHUA VALENZUELA
# MAYONI, MENNERISSA BALAGTAS
# MAYUGA, RONALD JAY CAPUNO
# MELENCION, JOUFHER MELENCION
# MENA, JEROME GARCIA
# MENDOZA, ARJAY CRISTOBAL
# MENDOZA, JENNIFER RABINA
# MENDOZA, VINCENT PATRICK SAUCO
# MENESES, AGEE BRIAN CAL
# MENOR, MARC ALLEN ROSARIO
# MERINA, JOHN PAUL VIRTUCIO
# MIANA, RACQUEL ARES
# MIER, KURT YVES JUBAN
# MIGUEL, RALPH JOHN GENOSAS
# MILLARE, ALVIRJON CUE
# MILLENDEZ, PHILLIP JULES MALVAS
# MINA, MARK MOYANO
# MIRANDA, MICHAEL PAUL MEJIA
# MIRANDA, NORISA VILLOSILLO
# MIRO, MORIYAH NICANOR
# MITRA, EVELYN CALALO
# MOGOTE, MICHAEL BANGELES
# MOLINA, MARIA ANGELLI ESPINA
# MONSANTO, NOEMI MATIENZO
# MONTAÑO, MICHAEL ANGELO PANGANIBAN
# MONTEALEGRE, EDRIAN PARDICO
# MONTEJO, JAN RONEL LOGMAO
# MONTEROLA, BERNADETTE CAMACHO
# MORAGA, ORLAE LAPORE
# NABASCA, CHONALYN DERLA
# NACIANCENO, ART RICHARD BALTAZAR
# NADLANG, IVY LORRAINE MARCELO
# NAGUM, MILBERT DUYAO
# NALITAN, MICHAEL VILLANUEVA
# NAVAREZ, DARYL RADIN
# NAVARRA, REAN CACAYAN
# NAVARRETE, NADIA MONTEJO
# NAVARRO, JOSEPH ARJAY PINEDA
# NAVARRO, KAREN DAVID
# NAVARRO, NICODEMUS JETHRO JUCUTAN
# NAZAREA, RONNELL VALEROS
# NENGASCA, MYRA CAHILOG
# NEPOMUCENO, JOHNFEL MAMAWAG
# NERI, JOHN SERMEL ABAIS
# NERIDA, ROMEO JR LEAO
# NEWTON, YING KIT LOPEZ
# NIEVA, MARK JOSEPH PAMO
# NOBLE, LOU CONTENIDO
# NUDO, NARZON KELVIN DOMINGO
# OBENA, OLIVER DE GUZMAN
# OBERO, JILSON MANIQUEZ
# OCAMPO, JOHN GERALD MALLARI
# OCAMPO, JOHNSON FLORES
# OCAPAN, SEAN EVERETT TORRES
# ODESTE, GREGOIRE CHRISTIAN BREGONIA
# OGUIMAS, MARIA SOCORRO RAMIREZ
# OH, JOHN VINCENT PAGUIRIGAN
# OLAES, MARK BENEDICT MANALASTAS
# OMALLAO, ARNIE CALISTE
# ONA, ABELARDO JR MICU
# OPERAÑA, LARIVETH MAMAGAT
# ORA, NADIA PERA
# ORACOY, IAN DAVE GONZAGA
# ORBASE, LEONARD JOHN BUAGAS
# ORDONIO, RONEL AQUINO
# ORENSE, DERICK TORRES
# OROLFO, CLARICE MONTES
# ORTIZ, GRETCHEN SANTIAGO
# PADA, LEA MORAL
# PADERNA, LEONIKOLO PUNZALAN
# PADILLA, MARK MOLO
# PADLAN, SHERAD CAGA-ANAN
# PADUA, VIRLO PAGSOLINGAN
# PAEZ, SHERWIN RYAN GRIFALDA
# PAGTAKHAN, NIKOLAI SARINAS
# PAGULAYAN, JOYNER JIMENEZ
# PAGUNSAN, MARI KRIZ CUETO
# PALACIO, MIKHAIL TORRES
# PALAGAWAD, AIKE FATIMA ABDULLAH
# PALANCA, CARLO CENTENO
# PALENCIA, GENE FE PANES
# PALOMO, ROVINNEL AGUILAR
# PANIBIO, NIKOLAI ABAD
# PANZO, EDWIN DULDULAO
# PAPNA, ELDIE MAR ANDRES
# PAQUIBOT, MICHAEL MALCE
# PASAJOL, DELMARK MORCILLA
# PASCUAL, KARL EDMOND TUGANO
# PASCUAL, RONALD JAY TUBON
# PATRON, VAN MCLINT VILARDO
# PAZON, ADRIAN DAQUIZ
# PE, NEREO JR SEPRA
# PE, ROBERT CHARLESTON ALONZO
# PEDROLA, RICARDO ROMERO
# PEJO, MIGUEL V ASIS
# PERALTA, ULYSSES BAGA
# PEREZ, FRANCIS CEINON FERNANDO
# PERONO, RONALD RYAN UMPA
# PEÑA, LALAINE MAMARIL
# PEÑA, MARIECHIE TIMPOC
# PEÑAFLORIDA, EDMAR PEREY
# PILAPIL, JUNE PATRICK PATRIARCA
# PILI, WILSON VIESCA
# PINEDA, JAYPEE FERNANDEZ
# PLACIDO, LEO ESTRELLA
# POBLETE, RAYMOND LABRO
# POLINAR, MICHELLE REGALA
# PONDOC, MARK JULIUS COMONSAD
# PORRAS, CASPER JALLORINA
# POYAOAN, TRISTAN RINGA
# PRADO, JERALD CIPRIANO
# PROFETA, MARK SONIER MENDOZA
# PUEBLO, DARRELL BABULA
# PULPULAAN, RONNEL VICTOR TUNGCUL
# PUNO, JEAR VALERA
# PUROL, PRECILLA BALDEZAMO
# QUIETA, ROSAMAR MAALA
# QUINAMOT, SHIELA MAE VILLANUEVA
# QUINONES, BEVERLY ANNE CRUZ
# QUINTANILLA, MARCIAL JR TAYACTAC
# QUION, ELLEN GRACE NAZARENO
# RADAM, DEXTER GUINGAYAN
# RAFISURA, ARIES JAKE REMOROSA
# RAMAT, DOMINGO JR CORPUZ
# RAMIREZ, CHRISTOPER LUCERNAS
# RAMIREZ, LEE PATRICK NIDOY
# RAMIREZ, RICZON PAZ DE LEON
# RAMOS, IVY KRISTEL MARQUEZ
# RAMOS, JOHN ROBERT MANGUNDAYAO
# RAMOS, MARIVIC ROSALES
# RAMOS, MARY GRACE LEYSON
# RAMOS, PATRICK REBOSURA
# RAMOS, REXON AYOS
# REA, JOHN MARK PERJES
# REAL, MARY JANE LAGARTO
# REBADA, LARRY JR NACILLA
# RECOMITE, VERNICE ANNE MAE TOLENTINO
# REGALADO, BAYANI MENDOZA
# REGAÑON, MARIO ESTORIA
# REMETIO, ROBELYN CASTOCIANO
# RESANO, RICHELLE TIQUISON
# REYES, ARVIN MAPANOO
# REYES, DYAN PALOMERA
# REYES, JENELYN GUMOP-AS
# REYES, MARIA JHOANNA LYNN AUSTRIA
# REYES, MARY GRACE SILVA
# REYES, VETTINA MARIE BAUTISTA
# REYNES, CHARISMA RIO
# RICABORDA, AMOR LEO SAING
# RIEGO DE DIOS, ARNI COLINA
# RIPALDA, MARY JOY SARONA
# RIPALDA, NESTOR JR VERGEL
# RIVERA, MICHAEL DELA ROSA
# ROCABERTE, ROWEL ALLAN AQUINO
# RODIL, JOHN ERASMUS TUMANON
# RODRIGUEZ, CARMEL TRINIDAD
# RODRIGUEZ, MARK LESTER MOJADO
# RODRIGUEZ, MISCHELLE AVILA
# RODRIGUEZ, RENEL MATTHEW TEE
# RONQUILLO, RALPH ELVEN LABIO
# ROSALES, SHERRY LYN DE GUZMAN
# ROSANES, ADELAIDA MOJICA
# ROSARIO, ALVIN FERNANDEZ
# ROSAURO, RONALD JAN DOMANICO
# ROSERO, IMELDA VIAJE
# ROSITA, RYEN AIZA ALVENDA
# ROYOL, ELSAL RACELIS
# RUBIO, ANINA KRISTINA AGUAS
# RUBION, JERICO MAGPANTAY
# RUGUIAN, SHEREE ANNE DUMLAO
# SABENORIO, DAVE CASTILLO
# SACAY, VICENTE FERRER DAGATAN
# SAHAGUN, DIVINA PASTORA GUEVARRA
# SALCEDO, JOANNE MARGARETT ANG
# SALES, JORELL MARQUEZ
# SALGADO, SEVERO JR IV BERJA
# SALIVIO, CHRISTIAN REY SUGURAN
# SALONGA, DAN ADRIAN TOLENTINO
# SALVADOR, RAVIANNE TORIBIO
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How to know a rapist - signs to observe
Someone sent me a link to a site that explains why people rape, after I had arguments with him about the reasons of committing rape. The site cites good points about why men rapes women. Or the other way around, women raping men.The writer mentions about the male drive for dominance. When male becomes sexually stimulated/horny, the drive to dominate is increased tenfold. Thus, when a man sees a woman that he wants to have sex with, it is conceivable that he would go so far as to assert his dominance (rape) over this woman. Oh this testosterone, the main male hormone want to rule!
The writer mentions childhood abuse as a reason. We hear a lot of stories about this in the media. When physically, sexually, or even verbally abused children reach adulthood, they carry the anger and bad memories inside. And how do they get them out? They take them out on other, inferior beings. Rape is one method these feelings are acted upon.
Third reason is pornography. Check every rapist home and you'd see pornography present. Porn is stimulus. It has certain effects on the human mind, both male and female. In a large number of cases, the rapist was found to have been looking at pornography *immediately* prior to the crime.
Nobody wants to be raped! So how could you tell that a person has a tendency to rape? Nononsenseselfdefense.com listed a potential rapist profile, what behaviors to observe. I will list only 3.
Belittling behavior or attitudes towards others - Does this person habitually make nasty, belittling or degrading comments about others – especially under the guise of joking? Does this person think he is better than others? Does he look down on others? A nouveau riche aristocrat? Is he a racist? A person who thinks that race or social position makes him superior can also assume gender does too. When you think you are superior, an assumed right to ‘take’ what you want often follows.
Excessive anger - How easy does this person anger? Is he a "Short Fuse"? Does he boil over at the slightest problem? This is an indication of chronic anger. A person who explodes over a minor issue is like a full pot boiling over on the stove. It’s not that the issue is all that important, but that he has so much anger already, any more causes him to explode. Often people with chronic anger look for targets to vent their anger at. This could manifest as physical fights, abuse, or rape.
Obsession – This is a close cousin to number seven. It is a major factor with acquaintance rapes. This is the person who won’t leave you alone. He insists on ‘hitting on you’ long after you have told him no. He is always trying establish forced intimacy (see ‘bonding process’ below). Such obsessions easily turn into anger when his advances are rejected. One day he shows up in a fringe area, drunk and attacks.
For more danger signs, see this.
A couple of years ago, the New York Times and Washington Post tried to explore the mind of a rapist. You can read of the that story here.
To avoid rape, go out in groups and never be alone in secluded areas. Don't take risks. Women (or men) have to always be very careful.
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Sleepwalking - what provokes it?
If you are a sleepwalker, a person who walks while sleeping (though I still could not think how one could do it...seems interesting to try it, at least once), it is advised not to deprive yourself of sleep.
In a paper by authors Antonio Zadra, Mathieu Pilon and Jacques Montplaisir from the Université de Montréal, they found that sleep deprivation can precipitate sleepwalking in predisposed individuals.
Sleepwalkers are best to maintain a regular bedtime and avoid sleep deprivation if they wish to steer clear of somnambulism. Somnambulism, which affects up to four percent of adults, can cause mental confusion or bouts of amnesia in those affected as they wander unresponsive to their environment.
The study also found that sleepwalkers, previously thought to suffer from an inability to sustain slow-wave or deep sleep, had increased difficulty in passing from slow-wave sleep to another sleep stage or to be fully awake following sleep deprivation.
Source: University of Montreal
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In a paper by authors Antonio Zadra, Mathieu Pilon and Jacques Montplaisir from the Université de Montréal, they found that sleep deprivation can precipitate sleepwalking in predisposed individuals.
Sleepwalkers are best to maintain a regular bedtime and avoid sleep deprivation if they wish to steer clear of somnambulism. Somnambulism, which affects up to four percent of adults, can cause mental confusion or bouts of amnesia in those affected as they wander unresponsive to their environment.
The study also found that sleepwalkers, previously thought to suffer from an inability to sustain slow-wave or deep sleep, had increased difficulty in passing from slow-wave sleep to another sleep stage or to be fully awake following sleep deprivation.
Source: University of Montreal
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Health benefits of drinking lots of water
Are there health benefits of drinking lots of water? According to a recent study, there is no strong evidence at all that would back up what is known to be health effects of drinking water.
Drink 8 glasses of water every day. That is what most say. Well, you may not follow it after all.
While it is clear that humans cannot survive for longer than several days without water, very little research has assessed how average individuals’ health is affected by drinking extra fluids. Experts have claimed that ingesting water is helpful for everything from clearing toxins and keeping organs healthy to warding off weight gain and improving skin tone.
To investigate the true benefits of drinking water, Dan Negoianu, MD, and Stanley Goldfarb, MD, of the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA, reviewed the published clinical studies on the topic. They found solid evidence that individuals in hot, dry climates, as well as athletes, have an increased need for water. In addition, people with certain diseases benefit from increased fluid intake. But no such data exist for average, healthy individuals. In addition, no single study indicates that people need to drink the recommended 8 glasses of 8 ounces “8x8” amount of water each day. Indeed, it is unclear where this recommendation came from.
Other studies have tested water’s effects on the functioning of organs. They indicate that water retention in the body is variable and depends on the speed with which water is ingested—if it is gulped quickly, water is more likely to be excreted, while if it is sipped slowly, it is retained in the body. However, no studies have documented any sort of benefit to organs based on increased water intake, regardless of speed.
In addition, water has been touted as an elixir for improved skin tone. While dehydration can decrease skin turgor, no studies have shown any clinical benefit to skin tone as a result of increased water intake.
The literature review by Drs. Negoianu and Goldfarb reveals that there is no clear evidence of benefit to increasing water intake. On the other hand, no clear evidence exists of a lack of benefit. “There is simply a lack of evidence in general,” they explain.
The editorial is published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Source: American Society of Nephrology
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Drink 8 glasses of water every day. That is what most say. Well, you may not follow it after all.
While it is clear that humans cannot survive for longer than several days without water, very little research has assessed how average individuals’ health is affected by drinking extra fluids. Experts have claimed that ingesting water is helpful for everything from clearing toxins and keeping organs healthy to warding off weight gain and improving skin tone.
To investigate the true benefits of drinking water, Dan Negoianu, MD, and Stanley Goldfarb, MD, of the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA, reviewed the published clinical studies on the topic. They found solid evidence that individuals in hot, dry climates, as well as athletes, have an increased need for water. In addition, people with certain diseases benefit from increased fluid intake. But no such data exist for average, healthy individuals. In addition, no single study indicates that people need to drink the recommended 8 glasses of 8 ounces “8x8” amount of water each day. Indeed, it is unclear where this recommendation came from.
Other studies have tested water’s effects on the functioning of organs. They indicate that water retention in the body is variable and depends on the speed with which water is ingested—if it is gulped quickly, water is more likely to be excreted, while if it is sipped slowly, it is retained in the body. However, no studies have documented any sort of benefit to organs based on increased water intake, regardless of speed.
In addition, water has been touted as an elixir for improved skin tone. While dehydration can decrease skin turgor, no studies have shown any clinical benefit to skin tone as a result of increased water intake.
The literature review by Drs. Negoianu and Goldfarb reveals that there is no clear evidence of benefit to increasing water intake. On the other hand, no clear evidence exists of a lack of benefit. “There is simply a lack of evidence in general,” they explain.
The editorial is published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Source: American Society of Nephrology
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Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition. April 1 is the day Nokia announces the new Nokia N810 Internet Tablet - WiMAX Edition. This isn't any April Fool's day joke.
The new edition looks the same as the standard N810, don;t you think so? Maybe the only difference is the WiMAX.
N810 will become available this summer for a price of $449.
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The new edition looks the same as the standard N810, don;t you think so? Maybe the only difference is the WiMAX.N810 will become available this summer for a price of $449.
Labels: Mobile Phones, Nokia
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3D maps in near-real-time for soldiers
Soon, soldiers would be using maps that are more akin to long-range but highly accurate security cameras: the maps will enable troops to see both the exterior and interior of buildings, as well as streets and larger areas, as they appeared just minutes ago.
The technology, designed by General Dynamics UK Limited, is called Masthead and is part of the company's UrbanISTAR concept. The company plans to debut the urban intelligence system this week at the SOFEX 2008 exhibition in Amman, Jordan.
The system uses infrared laser technology known as LIDAR (Light Intensity Direction and Ranging). By combining LIDAR sensors with thermal imaging and X-ray backscatter techniques, the General Dynamics researchers can fuse the data from these systems to create near-real-time 3-D pictures of buildings and streets. With the addition of radar, the system could even detect objects and people inside buildings.
All this equipment is carried in the back of a military vehicle, undercover civilian 4x4, or even a plane, as it drives or flies through an area. As the vehicle moves forward, the LIDAR system scans the scene with the infrared laser, measuring the distance to objects and creating a 3-D map.
With the map, troops could plan urban operations, identify targets, and determine the best routes to take when approaching terrorist sites. Soldiers could virtually walk through buildings to rehearse operations. Since the LIDAR system provides measurements of doors, windows, and alleys with millimeter accuracy, the technology could even be used for the targeting of weapons. Such maps would be much more useful than outdated conventional maps or 2-D aerial images.
"You can utilize [the Masthead system] in any number of ways," according to a recent article in Dynamics, the company´s quarterly publication. "You can, for example, employ it like the worlds created in a computer game to ´walk´ through the scene, perhaps to understand what can be seen from a particular doorway or window. ... The key thing is that the data underlying the map is only minutes old."
In addition to combat applications, the system could also be used for civilian applications. For example, a police force could use the technology when planning security measures for an upcoming event at a large sports stadium, determining the best evacuation routes in the case of an emergency.
Source: www.physnews.com
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The technology, designed by General Dynamics UK Limited, is called Masthead and is part of the company's UrbanISTAR concept. The company plans to debut the urban intelligence system this week at the SOFEX 2008 exhibition in Amman, Jordan.
The system uses infrared laser technology known as LIDAR (Light Intensity Direction and Ranging). By combining LIDAR sensors with thermal imaging and X-ray backscatter techniques, the General Dynamics researchers can fuse the data from these systems to create near-real-time 3-D pictures of buildings and streets. With the addition of radar, the system could even detect objects and people inside buildings.
All this equipment is carried in the back of a military vehicle, undercover civilian 4x4, or even a plane, as it drives or flies through an area. As the vehicle moves forward, the LIDAR system scans the scene with the infrared laser, measuring the distance to objects and creating a 3-D map.
With the map, troops could plan urban operations, identify targets, and determine the best routes to take when approaching terrorist sites. Soldiers could virtually walk through buildings to rehearse operations. Since the LIDAR system provides measurements of doors, windows, and alleys with millimeter accuracy, the technology could even be used for the targeting of weapons. Such maps would be much more useful than outdated conventional maps or 2-D aerial images.
"You can utilize [the Masthead system] in any number of ways," according to a recent article in Dynamics, the company´s quarterly publication. "You can, for example, employ it like the worlds created in a computer game to ´walk´ through the scene, perhaps to understand what can be seen from a particular doorway or window. ... The key thing is that the data underlying the map is only minutes old."
In addition to combat applications, the system could also be used for civilian applications. For example, a police force could use the technology when planning security measures for an upcoming event at a large sports stadium, determining the best evacuation routes in the case of an emergency.
Source: www.physnews.com
Labels: Remote Sensing and GIS
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Children benefit from drinking chocolate/flavored milk
Children benefit from drinking chocolate/flavored milk according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients and have a lower or comparable body mass index (BMI – a measure of body fatness) than children who don’t drink milk.The study compared nutrient intakes and BMIs among 7,557 U.S. children and adolescents ages 2-18 years drinking flavored milk (with or without plain milk), exclusively plain milk and no milk.
All comparisons were adjusted for the amount of calories reported as well as age allowing for differences to be examined based on equal consumption of calories and age distributions. Results showed milk drinkers (flavored and plain) had significantly higher intakes of vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium than non-milk drinkers.
Rachel Johnson, PhD, MPH, RD, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Professor of Nutrition at the University of Vermont, a co-author of the study noted, “Intakes of added sugars were comparable between flavored milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers confirming that the inclusion of flavored milk in the diet does not lead to significantly higher added sugar intakes by children and adolescents.”
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage children to enjoy three age-appropriate servings of low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt each day. Currently, less than half of children ages 2-8 and only about one-quarter of children ages 9-19 meet the recommended dairy food intake. Flavored milks can provide part of the solution for meeting these recommendations. According to the Dietary Guidelines, small amounts of sugars added to nutrient-rich foods, such as low-fat and fat-free dairy products, may increase a person’s intake of such foods by enhancing the taste of these products, thus improving nutrient intake without contributing excessive calories.2 In addition, the School Milk Pilot Test found that school milk consumption increased by 37 percent through specific improvements such as plastic packaging, one or more additional flavors, and better refrigeration and merchandising.
Child health is a top priority for the dairy industry and this research shows that both flavored and plain milk can be an important part of children’s daily diets. Flavored milk is a great tasting, nutrient-rich beverage that makes it easy for consumers of all ages to meet the recommended servings of dairy foods each day.
Source: Edelman Public Relations
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How to microwave your foods safely -- here are tips!
Oh oh. There is an issue about food microwaving. Food microwaving has been the primary method of heating food, providing convenience and saving time. I do it quite often especially when I hurry for work and don't have time to cook.Food-safety expert, Martin Bucknavage, in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says recent outbreaks of foodborne illness have been associated with microwaved foods, and several factors may be responsible. The expert linked 272 salmonellosis cases to the consumption of chicken potpies, many of which were cooked in microwave ovens.
Bucknavage offers the following recommendations for good microwave cooking:
1) Rotate food frequently to help prevent cold spots. If your microwave oven does not have a turntable, be sure to stop the oven during cooking and rotate the food item by 90 degrees every couple of minutes.
2) Stir the food frequently during cooking if possible to help distribute heat throughout the product.
3) Let food sit for at least two minutes after microwaving to allow more time for the residual heat to distribute throughout the food.
4) Don’t cut cooking time short. Allow enough time to get the product hot throughout, using manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging as a guide to cooking times. Check temperatures in the food with a properly calibrated thermometer – product temperature must reach 165 degrees F throughout. Check the temperature in several places to assure that no cold spots exist.
5) Cook large pieces of meat on a lower power for a longer period of time. This allows more time for heat to reach the center.
6) Don’t continue to eat food if the product seems cool; stop and reheat the product to get it to the right temperature.
7) Cover food to keep the product moist; the steam generated will help distribute the heat. Use a container that is manufactured for use in microwave ovens.
8) Continue cooking immediately after defrosting or precooking food in the microwave. Storing partially cooked food in the refrigerator may allow harmful bacteria to grow within the product.
Source: Penn State
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