I received an e-mail from Mensa Philippines e-Group. It's an opinion and a question from Jose Dado. A very interesting and worth-discussing question about the presidents in the Philippines.
So far, we haven't had a Great Filipino President.
Rizal could have been one, but he was executed by the Spanish government. We would have been for U.S. territoriship and eventual statehood.He was for reforms and not for independence until we are ready for it.
Quezon died before the Third Philippine Republic was established in 1945. Magsaysay died in a plane crash before he could be reelected to a second term and be a Great President.
Aquino could have been one, but he was assassinated in 1983, before he could replace Marcos. His assassination led to the ouster of Marcos in 1986 by People Power.
Ramos could have been a Great President if he had a second six-year term. Maybe we need a constitutional amendment allowing the reelection of a good president with safeguards against cheating by a bad president running for reelection.
These are just humble opinions.
Do we have a potential Great Filipino President running in 2010? Were he be able to run? Just asking.
If you have something to share. Please do.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Shocking News about Michael Jackson!
This news rapidly propagated like a virus around the world and it makes the internet slower than ever because of the raging MJ fans that was searching about him and looking for answers about the truth behind Michael Jackson's Death and that Michael Jackson is Dead.
Everyone is curious about the death cause of Michael Jackson. Jackson was confirmed dead. Yes, today, June 25, 2009. This is a very sad new to everyone. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known.
Other said that Michael Jackson was killed, while other said that he committed suicide which is very impossible.
Old Database will post more news about the "Michael Jackson Dead" buzz. Let's see and find out what will OD bring to us after his research.
Everyone is curious about the death cause of Michael Jackson. Jackson was confirmed dead. Yes, today, June 25, 2009. This is a very sad new to everyone. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known.
Other said that Michael Jackson was killed, while other said that he committed suicide which is very impossible.
Old Database will post more news about the "Michael Jackson Dead" buzz. Let's see and find out what will OD bring to us after his research.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Heating a Water in a Microwave? Think twice!
Just received an e-mail today on my Yahoo Groups that I want to share with you guys.
A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the! water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.
He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).
General Electric's Response:
Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.
Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).
What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.
What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why acarbonated beveragespews when opened after having been shaken.
A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the! water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.
He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).
General Electric's Response:
Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.
Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).
What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.
What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why acarbonated beveragespews when opened after having been shaken.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
5 Hours to go for the Kentucky Derby 2009
The 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions, Entries and Odds are now available online! All Horse jockeys and racing fans are now excited for the 2009 Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby officials released Kentucky Derby Post Positions for this year. And I’m pretty sure, people will now start to think what are the odds of the 2009 Kentucky Derby
Early favorites to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby are Old Fashioned, Haynesfield, Pioneer of the Nile, Friesan Fire, Stardom Bound and Flying Pegasus. This year marks the 135th Kentucky Derby Festival. The official race will happen on May 2 and will be televised in the United States via NBC.
Here are the official 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions.
Early favorites to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby are Old Fashioned, Haynesfield, Pioneer of the Nile, Friesan Fire, Stardom Bound and Flying Pegasus. This year marks the 135th Kentucky Derby Festival. The official race will happen on May 2 and will be televised in the United States via NBC.
Here are the official 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions.
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