Today is the 65th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, a day which will live in infamy...
Please take a moment of silence to reflect upon the tragic events of that day. Thanks!
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Thought of the Day
Google should integrate its Google Reader application with Google Mail... What do you think???
Integrity
Integrity is an attribute, which refers to one who is dependable in most situations and completes tasks in a timely, efficient, yet meticulous manner.
As I approached another person for their insight, their perspective on a person who possesses integrity, was somebody that you can always depend on. An example given was that “When working together [with a person with integrity], you know they'll do a fair share of the work.”
Integrity is a major characteristic within my personality and life experiences. Whenever I commit to something, I will strive to complete the task or the overall goal entirely or beyond the expectations. One example is when I work on projects for school or any other reason, I usually do more than expected if it helps fulfills the overall purpose to a greater extent. Another example is when a person requests me to do something; I will always fulfill the task to the greatest possible extent, when feasible. Overall, I believe that integrity is an important attribute to have as it can benefit anyone socially, economically or politically.
As I approached another person for their insight, their perspective on a person who possesses integrity, was somebody that you can always depend on. An example given was that “When working together [with a person with integrity], you know they'll do a fair share of the work.”
Integrity is a major characteristic within my personality and life experiences. Whenever I commit to something, I will strive to complete the task or the overall goal entirely or beyond the expectations. One example is when I work on projects for school or any other reason, I usually do more than expected if it helps fulfills the overall purpose to a greater extent. Another example is when a person requests me to do something; I will always fulfill the task to the greatest possible extent, when feasible. Overall, I believe that integrity is an important attribute to have as it can benefit anyone socially, economically or politically.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Home Inspection
Hello Everyone,
It is very important to have a licensed home inspector inspect the home before buying. All old homes have problems, even if they are very little. One should ask for references and resume detailing different projects and building owners. Check for liability insurance too.
There is some information and resources about home inspection.
Here is a good website:
http://homeinspection101.blogspot.com
Please also drop by some comments for improvements so it can help more people.
Anyway, thanks and have a nice day!
-Adrian
It is very important to have a licensed home inspector inspect the home before buying. All old homes have problems, even if they are very little. One should ask for references and resume detailing different projects and building owners. Check for liability insurance too.
There is some information and resources about home inspection.
Here is a good website:
http://homeinspection101.blogspot.com
Please also drop by some comments for improvements so it can help more people.
Anyway, thanks and have a nice day!
-Adrian
Friday, December 01, 2006
Chung King Mansions in Hong Kong
One glance at the building shows distinctive signs of urban blight. Situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s premier tourist district, Tsim Sha Tsui, and steps away from the beautiful Victoria Harbor, overlooking the Central Business District in Hong Kong Island, is a dilapidated highrise known as the Chung King Mansions. Fronting Kowloon Peninsula’s main thoroughfare, Nathan Road, also known as the Golden Mile, the tower is very evident. The lower levels are occupied by a shopping center with skyrocketing rents. The remainder is home to offices, as well as, many hostels and motels operated by the individual owners and managers on different levels of the building, inexpensive rooms are always available for rent to the traveler on a budget. Neighbors include the world-renowned Peninsula Hotel and many luxury fashion boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Dior. One would ask why such a building would exist in the center of prestige.
Columbus Day Editorial
When one speaks of Columbus Day, one would think of Christopher Columbus and the Friday off, following Thanksgiving. It is true Columbus was a prominent figure in American history. Some call him a protagonist, others consider him an antagonist. It is not justifiable to name him as a villain ever though he executed many intolerable acts upon the Native Americans of this land. Yet, he was not a hero either; therefore he shall not be honored as one, with respect to the true founders of America, the Native Americans.
In addition, the territory named “District of Columbia” should be renamed with the utmost respect to our fellow citizens who don’t honor to Columbus as an important figure in America. This should be done because the “District of Columbia” was named by former-President George Washington with the ultimate honor to Christopher Columbus.
Further, the holiday dedicated to Columbus should be celebrated; however, it should be renamed “Discovery Day,” the original name of the holiday, before it was changed to “Columbus Day.” The following statement by Glenn Morris and Russell Means radicalize this idea, “To dignify Columbus and his legacy with parades, holidays, and other celebration is intolerable to us. As the original peoples of this land, we cannot and will not countenance social and political festivities that celebrate our genocide.” Every American citizen has the right to not be offended.
An appropriate style to depict Columbus in history textbooks is the fact he was an explorer with deep loyalty to his country and not the first to discover the Americas. Extensive research have shown that the Vikings have discovered the Americas much sooner than Christopher Columbus. Therefore, the day of discovery should be celebrated without any public emphases, which were intolerable to many Native Americans.
In addition, the territory named “District of Columbia” should be renamed with the utmost respect to our fellow citizens who don’t honor to Columbus as an important figure in America. This should be done because the “District of Columbia” was named by former-President George Washington with the ultimate honor to Christopher Columbus.
Further, the holiday dedicated to Columbus should be celebrated; however, it should be renamed “Discovery Day,” the original name of the holiday, before it was changed to “Columbus Day.” The following statement by Glenn Morris and Russell Means radicalize this idea, “To dignify Columbus and his legacy with parades, holidays, and other celebration is intolerable to us. As the original peoples of this land, we cannot and will not countenance social and political festivities that celebrate our genocide.” Every American citizen has the right to not be offended.
An appropriate style to depict Columbus in history textbooks is the fact he was an explorer with deep loyalty to his country and not the first to discover the Americas. Extensive research have shown that the Vikings have discovered the Americas much sooner than Christopher Columbus. Therefore, the day of discovery should be celebrated without any public emphases, which were intolerable to many Native Americans.
The First Americans
Alike myriad early cultures, writing was not invented during the time, which the First Americans arrived and settled in the Americas. Therefore, extensive research must be completed to uncover the deep and hidden truth that lie inside many excavations within North and South America.
As most researchers have claimed, in the past decades, that the Bering Land Bridge was the only route for the First Americans to have arrived in the Americas. However it wasn’t possible, facts show that the Bering Land Bridge wasn’t available for use until approximately 11500 BCE. Artifacts for various locations (which we will discuss later) show that the First Americans have existed in the Americas since 16000 to 18000 BCE, much to early for the Bering Land Bridge theory. Therefore researchers worked hard in order for theoretically locating other routes.
After many years, researchers have came up with several new theories in addition to the Bering Land Bridge theory. They were the Pacific Crossing Theory, Pacific Coastal Theory, and lastly the Atlantic Crossing Theory.
After thoughtful research, artifacts and evidence shows that the Atlantic Crossing Theory is most probable out of the three new theories described above.
It is predicted that the First Americans traveled in small boats transatlantic across the ocean and landed near present-day Cactus Hill, Pennsylvania and Meadowcroft Rock Shelter in Virginia. This is confirmed because
archeologists have discovered artifacts at Meadowcroft Rock Shelter in Virginia that belonged to the ancestors of the Clovis. After extensive carbon dating, the artifacts were proven to be 18,000 to 20,000 years old.
The First Americans were believed to be ancestors of the Clovis people who lived in present-day Clovis, New Mexico around 11000 BCE. Near Clovis, in 1921 CE, a teenager, Ridgely Whiteman found a Clovis spearhead.
Around 75 years later, an identical spearhead was found at present-day Cactus Hill, Pennsylvania below layers of sand. This spearhead was carbon-dated and proven to be around 18,000 years old. Over the years, the ancestors to the Clovis probably migrated westward to present-day Clovis, New Mexico, where the first Clovis spearhead was found. At first, we thought the Clovis came here using the Bering Land Bridge, now we know that the Clovis did not use the land bridge to colonize the Americas.
As most researchers have claimed, in the past decades, that the Bering Land Bridge was the only route for the First Americans to have arrived in the Americas. However it wasn’t possible, facts show that the Bering Land Bridge wasn’t available for use until approximately 11500 BCE. Artifacts for various locations (which we will discuss later) show that the First Americans have existed in the Americas since 16000 to 18000 BCE, much to early for the Bering Land Bridge theory. Therefore researchers worked hard in order for theoretically locating other routes.
After many years, researchers have came up with several new theories in addition to the Bering Land Bridge theory. They were the Pacific Crossing Theory, Pacific Coastal Theory, and lastly the Atlantic Crossing Theory.
After thoughtful research, artifacts and evidence shows that the Atlantic Crossing Theory is most probable out of the three new theories described above.
It is predicted that the First Americans traveled in small boats transatlantic across the ocean and landed near present-day Cactus Hill, Pennsylvania and Meadowcroft Rock Shelter in Virginia. This is confirmed because
archeologists have discovered artifacts at Meadowcroft Rock Shelter in Virginia that belonged to the ancestors of the Clovis. After extensive carbon dating, the artifacts were proven to be 18,000 to 20,000 years old.
The First Americans were believed to be ancestors of the Clovis people who lived in present-day Clovis, New Mexico around 11000 BCE. Near Clovis, in 1921 CE, a teenager, Ridgely Whiteman found a Clovis spearhead.
Around 75 years later, an identical spearhead was found at present-day Cactus Hill, Pennsylvania below layers of sand. This spearhead was carbon-dated and proven to be around 18,000 years old. Over the years, the ancestors to the Clovis probably migrated westward to present-day Clovis, New Mexico, where the first Clovis spearhead was found. At first, we thought the Clovis came here using the Bering Land Bridge, now we know that the Clovis did not use the land bridge to colonize the Americas.
Cheesy Story
Prologue
In the subject story, there will be two main characters, an oxygen (O2) molecule and a glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule. The oxygen (O2) molecule shall be named Oxycule while the glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule shall be named Glucule. Once strangers, Oxycule and Glucule along with many other oxygen and glucose molecules will promptly combine with each other in the process of cellular respiration (a type of oxidation) to form one molecule known as Carbon Dioxide + Energy (CO2 + Energy). Following the oxidation phase, the carbon dioxide and the energy is released out into the open in which the two will separate.
Oxidation is defined as – “The process in which Oxygen (O2) and matter combine and create carbon dioxide and energy”
Cellular Respiration is defined as “The process by which cells in some organisms release energy from sugar in the presence of oxygen,” as stated by Merrill Life Science.
Glucose is defined as “a sweet light-colored syrup made from cornstarch,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Molecule is defined as “the smallest particle of matter that is the same chemically as the whole mass,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Chapter 1 - Now Hiring
Once upon a time, there was an oxygen molecule (O2) named Oxycule. He is famous upon the attractive glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecules, which he dreamed of getting combined with a glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule via Cellular Respiration. Oxycule was unemployed for a while, due to his lack of integrity in the field of oxidizing. Then one day he saw an indication remarking the following:
Now Hiring Oxygen Molecules!
Descend the Human Respiratory System
And connect with attractive Glucose molecules via Cellular Respiration
Since Oxycule was unemployed, he decided to take the offer. Oxycule followed the path to where legions of fellow oxygen molecules wait in line to go inside the Human Respiratory System. As Oxycule approached the nose, the discerning brain cells announce that pressure is going to decrease in five seconds. The subject oxygen molecule was reveling in excitement!
Human Respiratory System is defined as “The human body system, which relates to breathing and oxidation”
Chapter 2 – Like a Coaster Ride!
As pressure decreases, the oxygen molecule surges through the nose in haste. The journey through the canal was very interesting. There were numerous tourist attractions (human organs) along the nasal passage. We observed many tourist attractions such as the larynx, the trachea, the bronchiole and the alveoli. As we approached the alveoli, many dust particles were behind us. Then a loud noise similar to a coughing sound filled the area. Pressure increases and a loud cough came by. Following the event, only 1/6 of us remained inside the lungs. We flowed into the bloodstream and waited for glucose.
Larynx is defined as “The upper part of the trachea containing the vocal cords,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Trachea is defined as “The main tube by which air enters the lungs of vertebrates,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Bloodstream is defined as “The flowing blood in a circulatory system,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Chapter 3 – Glucose!
Meanwhile at the mouth, a massive amount of glucose-filled foods appeared. As it is being slowly digested via the process of Chemical Digestion, glucose is slowly being absorbed into the body. The bolus (food) is then drained down towards the esophagus, the food breaks down and mucus appears. The bolus travels through the epiglottis and down the trachea. Then the bolus arrives at the esophagus. The bolus then journeys through the stomach and stays there for an additional four and one half-hour. The bolus promptly transforms into simpler forms, using acids named bile for a greater surface area. Within the next 4-12 hours, sphincter muscles open up the rest of the alimentary canal through the small intestine. A greater surface area is preferred because an enhanced amount of nutrients will be amalgamated in a shorter time when its surface area is large.
Glucose is then flowed towards the oxygen and combines with them. The most captivating glucose molecule named Glucule flows towards Oxycule while the others cry in sorrow. The subject oxygen molecule, wildly stimulated, frantically jumping up and down combines with Glucule. The other discerning oxygen molecules, not as fortunate, combines with a glucose molecule not as they dreamed of. Cellular Respiration is completed! Following oxidation, pressure increases and the oxidized molecules (CO2 + Energy) go through the bloodstream, ascend through the alveoli, rise through the bronchus and through every cartilage ring of the trachea and escapes via the mouth. Soon afterwards, the molecules become oxygen (O2) and the story starts over…
Meanwhile, the feces (remains of the food) flows down the large intestine to the rectum and arrive at where we call the anus. Afterward it drops out of the human body, the feces, in most cases, flows into the sewer. Afterwards, bacteria digest the feces and recycle our post-digestion remnants.
Digestion is defined as “The process of converting food into simpler forms and increasing surface area so that the body can absorb it,” as stated by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
In the subject story, there will be two main characters, an oxygen (O2) molecule and a glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule. The oxygen (O2) molecule shall be named Oxycule while the glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule shall be named Glucule. Once strangers, Oxycule and Glucule along with many other oxygen and glucose molecules will promptly combine with each other in the process of cellular respiration (a type of oxidation) to form one molecule known as Carbon Dioxide + Energy (CO2 + Energy). Following the oxidation phase, the carbon dioxide and the energy is released out into the open in which the two will separate.
Oxidation is defined as – “The process in which Oxygen (O2) and matter combine and create carbon dioxide and energy”
Cellular Respiration is defined as “The process by which cells in some organisms release energy from sugar in the presence of oxygen,” as stated by Merrill Life Science.
Glucose is defined as “a sweet light-colored syrup made from cornstarch,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Molecule is defined as “the smallest particle of matter that is the same chemically as the whole mass,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Chapter 1 - Now Hiring
Once upon a time, there was an oxygen molecule (O2) named Oxycule. He is famous upon the attractive glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecules, which he dreamed of getting combined with a glucose (C6 H12 O6) molecule via Cellular Respiration. Oxycule was unemployed for a while, due to his lack of integrity in the field of oxidizing. Then one day he saw an indication remarking the following:
Now Hiring Oxygen Molecules!
Descend the Human Respiratory System
And connect with attractive Glucose molecules via Cellular Respiration
Since Oxycule was unemployed, he decided to take the offer. Oxycule followed the path to where legions of fellow oxygen molecules wait in line to go inside the Human Respiratory System. As Oxycule approached the nose, the discerning brain cells announce that pressure is going to decrease in five seconds. The subject oxygen molecule was reveling in excitement!
Human Respiratory System is defined as “The human body system, which relates to breathing and oxidation”
Chapter 2 – Like a Coaster Ride!
As pressure decreases, the oxygen molecule surges through the nose in haste. The journey through the canal was very interesting. There were numerous tourist attractions (human organs) along the nasal passage. We observed many tourist attractions such as the larynx, the trachea, the bronchiole and the alveoli. As we approached the alveoli, many dust particles were behind us. Then a loud noise similar to a coughing sound filled the area. Pressure increases and a loud cough came by. Following the event, only 1/6 of us remained inside the lungs. We flowed into the bloodstream and waited for glucose.
Larynx is defined as “The upper part of the trachea containing the vocal cords,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Trachea is defined as “The main tube by which air enters the lungs of vertebrates,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Bloodstream is defined as “The flowing blood in a circulatory system,” as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Chapter 3 – Glucose!
Meanwhile at the mouth, a massive amount of glucose-filled foods appeared. As it is being slowly digested via the process of Chemical Digestion, glucose is slowly being absorbed into the body. The bolus (food) is then drained down towards the esophagus, the food breaks down and mucus appears. The bolus travels through the epiglottis and down the trachea. Then the bolus arrives at the esophagus. The bolus then journeys through the stomach and stays there for an additional four and one half-hour. The bolus promptly transforms into simpler forms, using acids named bile for a greater surface area. Within the next 4-12 hours, sphincter muscles open up the rest of the alimentary canal through the small intestine. A greater surface area is preferred because an enhanced amount of nutrients will be amalgamated in a shorter time when its surface area is large.
Glucose is then flowed towards the oxygen and combines with them. The most captivating glucose molecule named Glucule flows towards Oxycule while the others cry in sorrow. The subject oxygen molecule, wildly stimulated, frantically jumping up and down combines with Glucule. The other discerning oxygen molecules, not as fortunate, combines with a glucose molecule not as they dreamed of. Cellular Respiration is completed! Following oxidation, pressure increases and the oxidized molecules (CO2 + Energy) go through the bloodstream, ascend through the alveoli, rise through the bronchus and through every cartilage ring of the trachea and escapes via the mouth. Soon afterwards, the molecules become oxygen (O2) and the story starts over…
Meanwhile, the feces (remains of the food) flows down the large intestine to the rectum and arrive at where we call the anus. Afterward it drops out of the human body, the feces, in most cases, flows into the sewer. Afterwards, bacteria digest the feces and recycle our post-digestion remnants.
Digestion is defined as “The process of converting food into simpler forms and increasing surface area so that the body can absorb it,” as stated by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
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