Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Invitation to the 2008 National Symposium on Science and Technology

In conjunction with the Loyalty Day celebrations, the University is hosting the First PCASTRD National Symposium on Science and Technology (NSST 2008) with the theme “Harnessing the Human Capital for Innovation in S&T.” The Symposium, which will be held on October 8-9, 2008 at the SEARCA Building, offers an opportunity for the dissemination of the vision of the National Innovation Strategy to a wider audience including the academe such as UPLB, and professional and scientific organizations, to generate active participation and support from as many sectors as possible and ensure its success. The NSST 2008 provides a venue for healthy discussions, not only about the innovation plan but about the state of S&T in general, and the importance of harnessing the human capital in advancing S&T in the country.

The Symposium adopts this theme as it also gathers the scholar-graduates of the PCASTRD HRDP who have become scientists and professionals in their respective fields. These scholars can serve as a strong resource base for the innovation of new S&T products and ideas through collaborative research, and can be tapped for other professional endeavors in support of the various programs of PCASTRD such as graduate mentoring and networking. This assembly of scholar-graduates of PCASTRD aims to produce an action agenda that details the major thrusts in collaborative research in pure and applied science and mathematics. The meeting will also define other
relevant activities for the professional advancement of its members.

The exhibits and the plenary and parallel sessions of the Symposium are open to the public, while special invitation is given to all current and former scholars of the PCASTRD Human Resource Development
Program. There will be no registration fee but interested participants are requested to e-mail Dr. Virgilio Sison (IMSP) at vpsison@uplb.edu.ph and/or Ms. Aileen N. Bayot (BIOTECH) at aileenbayot@gmail.com to indicate their intention to attend.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

I hereby indicate my intention to attend the PCASTRD National
Symposium on S&T on October 8-9, 2008 at U.P. Los Baños.

Date:
Name:
Highest Degree Attained:
Occupation/Affiliation:
Address:
PCASTRD Scholar: Yes/No
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DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro is expected to deliver the main
plenary speech on Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 p.m. This will be
followed immediately with the formal signing of the Memorandum of
Agreement between DOST and UPLB on the five-million peso PCASTRD
Institution Development Grant for the development of the materials
physics laboratory in UPLB. The second plenary speech scheduled at
3:00 pm will be given by Academician Dr. Gisela P. Concepcion, an
expert on marine natural products, biochemistry and biomedical sciences.

On Thursday, October 9 at 9:00 am, Balik Scientist Dr. Amador C.
Muriel will deliver the third plenary talk on theoretical physics.
This will be followed by parallel talks on life sciences and physical
sciences. Outstanding Young Scientists Dr. Hayde F. Galvez (molecular
genetics and plant breeding) and Prof. Jaderick P. Pabico (computer
science) are among those invited to give talks during the parallel
sessions. Dr. Ida F. Dalmacio, former PCASTRD Executive Director and
current Director of BIOTECH will give the fourth plenary talk.

The NSST 2008 Local Organizing Committee is chaired by Dr. Virgilio P.
Sison (IMSP), with Dr. Zita VJ Albacea (INSTAT) as vice-chair, and Dr.
Maxima E. Flavier (IC), Dr. Lorele C. Trinidad (BIOTECH), Dr.
Veronica P. Migo (BIOTECH), Dr. Severina B. Exconde (BIOTECH) and Ms.
Aileen N. Bayot (BIOTECH) as members.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

we're on top once again






Tagal ko nang hindi updated sa N7W...
grabe nagulat at natuwa ako..
uber saya... haha..
nasa top na ulit ang entries ng Pilipinas sa N7W of Nature
sana hanggang sa dulo nasa top pa rin...
weeeeeeeeeeeeeee
happy happy mode
kahit may isa pa akong hindi nasasagutan/naiintindihang proof sa problem set namin sa 230... hehe... at hindi ko pa maabsorb ang ideas sa paper na irereport namin sa 213... wahhhhhh
hehehe...


never forget to SMILE!!!!!!!!! :)


Thursday, September 25, 2008

80s fashion guide

just found this, hehe...
meron kasi kaming party sa monday..
80's retro outfit daw...
sa mga kasamahan ko sa party sa monday, eto ang ilang guide... hehe



80s Fashion 80s Fashion - Women 80s Fashion - Men
Hair
  • Feathered Hair
  • Pumps with Jeans
  • Rave, Stiff Stuff
  • Stick-up bangs
  • Multicolored
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Crimped
  • Side Ponytails
  • Stirrup Pants
  • Ultra-Teased
  • Platinum Blonde
  • Glitter
  • Rainbow
  • Mohawks
  • Long and Layered
  • Slightly Teased
  • Long
  • Frizzy with Bangs
  • Curly
  • Flock of Seagulls
  • Collar up
Footwear
  • Candies
  • Flats
  • Granny Boots
  • L.A. Gear
  • Pumps
  • Scrunch Boot
  • A.D.I.D.A.S
  • Nike
  • Pony
  • Reebok
Face
  • Vivid Makeup
  • Light Pink Lips
  • Glitter Colored
  • Heavy Mascara
  • Blue Eyeshadow
  • Beauty Moles
  • No facial hair
  • Ear Piercings
  • Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Legs
  • Tight Stonewashed Jeans
  • Zippered Legs
  • 3/4 Length Legging
  • Legwarmers
  • Scrunch Socks
  • Exercise Gear
  • Super Tight Minis
  • Colored Hose w/Rips
  • Spandex
  • Tight Leather Pants
  • Bright Colors
  • Spandex
  • Tight Stonewashed Jeans
  • Jammers
  • Parachute Pants
  • Corduroy Pants
Skirts and
Jackets
  • Off-Shoulder Shirts
  • 3/4 Sleeves
  • Crop Top
  • Primary Colors
  • Pink Sweater
  • Sweater on Waist
  • Neon
  • Matching Socks
  • Thick Belts
  • Long T-Shirts
  • Mini Skirts
  • Rock Band Shirts
  • Black and Neon
  • Leather or Denim Jackets
  • Chains on Leather
  • Rolled Sleeves
  • Pastels
  • Sleeveless Shirts
  • Ocean Pacific T-Shirts
Accessories
  • Clock Necklaces
  • Friendship Stuff
  • Many Swatches
  • Swatch Protectors
  • Plastic Charms
  • Hoop Earrings
  • Slouch Sock
  • High Tops
  • Puff Paint
  • Safety Pins
  • Beads
  • Slap Bracelets
  • Rubber Bracelets
  • Jellies
  • Big Hair Bows
  • Braces With Color
  • Rubberbands
  • Croc Dundee Hats
  • Rhinestone Glove
  • Brimmed Hats
  • Neon Book Covers
  • Hightops
  • Trapper Keepers
  • Gold Rope Chains
  • Fingerless Gloves
  • The Pirate Look
Popular
Brands
  • Ocean Pacific
  • Banana Republic
  • Reebok
  • LA Gear
  • Liz Claiborn
  • Keds
  • Esprit
  • Gap
  • Jordache
  • Guess
  • Kaepa
  • Izod
  • Ralph Loren
  • Vans
  • Adidas
  • Z.Cavaricci
  • Members Only

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

ola! BAÑAMOS

ola bañamos! (ni sir ariel... hehe)


BAÑAMOS Festival na naman sa Los Baños, kaya ayun, wala na namang pasok (sept17) sa LB ang first day ng BAÑAMOS... hehe...

gonna wait for the street dance on sunday Sept21 at LB Poblacion (sa BAYAN)


hehe...

picture picture na naman

sana wag nang umulan tulad last year para mas masaya... hehe..


Friday, September 12, 2008

understanding STRESS

(a fried emailed this to me)



O, bakit ka na naman na-i-istress? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
Meron ka bang deadline na i-bi-beat ngayong araw na ito?
It's important to understand stress before we can effectively manage it
kaya Stress ang pag-uusapan natin ngayon.
Ayon sa mga scientists mayroong dalawang uri ng stress.
Eustress and Distress.
Eustress is positive stress. Ito ang nararamdaman ng isang dalaga
kapag dumarating na ang kanyang manliligaw at may daladalang flowers.
Eustress din ang tawag sa stress na nararanasan ng mga nagwo- work-out
when they are doing their exercises.
Ang mga athletes, pagkatapos na ma-stress ang kanilang muscles,
they rest para ma-repair ang kanilang muscles.
Kapag hindi sila nagpahinga, the stressed muscles will be injured.
When injury happens, yan ang distress .
Distress is the negative side of stress.
Nakakaramdam ka na ng sakit ng ulo, pagsakit ng tiyan,
hindi na makatulog, di pa makakain.
Distress ang uri ng stress na nagreresulta sa kung ano-anong sakit
tulad ng hypertension , minsan nga ay emotional breakdown pa .
Ano ba ang pwede nating gawin para ang stress natin ay hindi maging distress? Famous author and inspirational speaker,
Dr. John Maxwell has the following suggestions:
Don't be overly sensitive to criticism .
Tanggapin na natin ang katotohanang hindi natin kayang i-please ang lahat ng tao .
Talagang mayroong hindi aayon sa iyo kahit na napaka-noble
ng iyong mga intentions and motives.
So when you receive criticisms , take it constructively kung sensible ang criticism.
If you think the criticism is not objective , huwag na lang pansinin at ng hindi ka ma-distress .
Don't take too much pride in your achievements .
Ang pride ay parang uling, ginagatungan niyan ang distress.
Ang taong proud ay mas lalong nadi-distress dahil masyado niyang iniingatan
ang kanyang achievement at accomplishment.
Minsan nga our achievements hinder us from growing and learning
kasi sinasabi natin sa ating sarili, aba may na-accomplish na ko.
Mas mahusay ako kaysa sa iba, hindi na nila ko pwedeng turuan.
Ang lungkot ng buhay kapag naging ganyan ang attitude natin.
Don't harbor jealousy over the achievement of others .
Ang taong mainggitin madalas ding madistress,
kasi nga totoo namang mayroong mas higit kaysa sa atin .
Natural ang iba ay maaaring magkaroon ng achievements na wala tayo di ba.
Instead of being jealous or envious ,
let's learn to rejoice in the successes of others.
Malay mo malibre ka pa bogchi dahil nakikigalak ka sa kanilang tagumpay, di ba?
Don't focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies .
Ang sugat kapag mas lalo mong ginalaw mas lalong lalala at baka maimpeksyon.
The more you focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies
the bigger the tendency of wallowing in self-pity .
While it is important to acknowledge your inadequacies,
it is helpful to focus on your strengths and capabilities .

One effective way of fighting distress is by counting our blessings -
the good things which life brings.
When we have grateful hearts,
we will always be reminded that we are too blessed to be stressed!

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

to surf or to go?

this was the question i blurted out when we are in kfc yesterday evening.

i can't decide what to order.

so i asked my companions/friends/colleagues who were there with me to eat dinner.

to surf or to go???


to surf is to buy shrimp surfers
to go is to buy go-go meal

they said i should surf

well i always wanted to try shrimp surfers once i saw it in tv

so i go for surf!

it's ok but not that good, i was not really satisfied
it did not even make me full

grrrrrrrrrrrrr

i should have ordered gogo!

grrrrrrrrrrrrr

chili shrimp of banjs(demarses) is WAY WAY "much better" (hehe)

and a little cheaper compared to surfers..

grrrrrrrrr

also i dont want their alfredo

like ewwwwwwwwww

haha

sorry, but i really dont like the taste

and the quality of the pasta and the sauce.... ulk


haha

peace!!!!! ;p


Wednesday, September 3, 2008

God's Pharmacy

A friend sent this to me. It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish... all before making a human. He made and provided what we'd need before we were born. These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners....

God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!

God's Pharmacy! Amazing!

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.


Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.


Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.


Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.


Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs.. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (mo dern science has only studied and named about 141 of them)


Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.


Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.


Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries


Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.


Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.