This coming 2009, the world is going to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The International Astronomical Union (IAU) declared 2009 as the year of astronomy since it corresponds to the 400th anniversary of Galileo's observation of the night sky. The Philippines being a signatory of the IAU will participate in this global event. The physics department of Silliman is being invited by Ms. Cynthia Celebre, chief of the AsRDS of PAGASA, to participate in the activities of the IYA.
The events for the IYA are currently being planned out by the IAU. The activities in the Philippines would include traveling exhibits, a quiz show, a series of lectures, telescope and binocular using, and the organization of the first National Astronomy Congress.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Ask the Physicists
Ask us! Just "comment" it below. (reposted)
Order of appearance:
Bryan King - Computers & gadgets
Marvin Flores - Quantum & more
Ronmel Ross - Sports
Norman Marigza - Astronomy
Francis Quiogue - War & food
Don't worrry. There are more of us.
Order of appearance:
Bryan King - Computers & gadgets
Marvin Flores - Quantum & more
Ronmel Ross - Sports
Norman Marigza - Astronomy
Francis Quiogue - War & food
Don't worrry. There are more of us.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
2008 What Day is Today? Really.
2008 What Day is Today? Really.*
by Bryan Vincent King
*intended for entertainment purposes only
January 1 - Avoid Getting Blown Up Day
January 2 - Clean Your House Safely Day
January 3 - Slouch At Work Day
January 4 - Check Potato Prices Day
January 5 - Brain Explosion Day
January 6 - Tug Your Brother's Shirt Day
January 7 - Mascot Day
January 8 - Drink Through A Straw Day
January 9 - Ride A Motorcycle While Wearing An Orange Shirt Day
January 10 - Bake A Cake Day
January 11 - Buy A Really Old CD Day
January 12 - Become A Creepy Idiot Day
January 13 - Visit Your Imaginary Island Day
January 14 - Prevent A Zit Day
January 15 - Listen To Classic Music Day
January 16 - Forget You Were A Pirate Day
January 17 - Stand On Your Car And Shout "Freedom!" Day
January 18 - Smell Your Fridge Day
January 19 - Visit A Mall And Buy Nothing Day
January 20 - Wake Up Very Early Day
January 21 - Talk Like A Drunkard Day
January 22 - Skin A Potato Day
January 23 - Soak Your Clean Clothes Day
January 24 - Get Drunk With Water Day
January 25 - Wear Huge Boots and Think You're A Cowboy Day
January 26 - Speak In An Invented Language Day
January 27 - Believe Diamonds Are Cheap Day
January 28 - Attempt A Double Jump Day
January 29 - Sleep At Another Person's Bed Day
January 30 - Audition For Something You're Not Good At Day
January 31 - Discover Art Day
Will update for the remaining months.
by Bryan Vincent King
*intended for entertainment purposes only
January 1 - Avoid Getting Blown Up Day
January 2 - Clean Your House Safely Day
January 3 - Slouch At Work Day
January 4 - Check Potato Prices Day
January 5 - Brain Explosion Day
January 6 - Tug Your Brother's Shirt Day
January 7 - Mascot Day
January 8 - Drink Through A Straw Day
January 9 - Ride A Motorcycle While Wearing An Orange Shirt Day
January 10 - Bake A Cake Day
January 11 - Buy A Really Old CD Day
January 12 - Become A Creepy Idiot Day
January 13 - Visit Your Imaginary Island Day
January 14 - Prevent A Zit Day
January 15 - Listen To Classic Music Day
January 16 - Forget You Were A Pirate Day
January 17 - Stand On Your Car And Shout "Freedom!" Day
January 18 - Smell Your Fridge Day
January 19 - Visit A Mall And Buy Nothing Day
January 20 - Wake Up Very Early Day
January 21 - Talk Like A Drunkard Day
January 22 - Skin A Potato Day
January 23 - Soak Your Clean Clothes Day
January 24 - Get Drunk With Water Day
January 25 - Wear Huge Boots and Think You're A Cowboy Day
January 26 - Speak In An Invented Language Day
January 27 - Believe Diamonds Are Cheap Day
January 28 - Attempt A Double Jump Day
January 29 - Sleep At Another Person's Bed Day
January 30 - Audition For Something You're Not Good At Day
January 31 - Discover Art Day
Will update for the remaining months.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Make your 8 new year resolutions for 2008!
2008 has finally arrived. I don't really make new year resolutions but this year, I'll try to make them realistic for myself. Here are my eight new year resolutions for 2008:
1.) Be healthy. I'm slim and I don't plan on losing weight. Instead, I might hit the gym to buff up and eat right, which means less junk food, less soda, and more fruits & veggies.
2.) Play more sports. All work and no play is boring. I have forgotten the joy of basketball, track & field, and soccer, and I think it's time I came back.
3.) Do more. Sleep less. Even with school, it's not enough to keep me off my bed. When I sleep, I need at least 10 hours of it but I know I can do with less.
4.) Think more of myself. Some people have hinted I do too much for friends while some say I do little for them compared to other people in the same group. It's time I thought of myself more and make it clear to them there's always this level of friendship that makes barriers.
5.) Learn more. Lectures, books, and more educational opportunities await. Time for me to grab them.
6.) Volunteer. Nothing feels better than doing something for the community. I should be able to find at least ONE place to volunteer in.
7.) Do two daring tasks. Whether it be singing or dancing in a show where I have no ability to do so, I'm going to do it! (no illegal/immoral stuff)
8.) At least 80% completion of my thesis. Besides staying with the Physics program, I have to do well on my thesis and finish it before time runs out.
Share to us your eight New Year Resolutions!
Just comment below.
1.) Be healthy. I'm slim and I don't plan on losing weight. Instead, I might hit the gym to buff up and eat right, which means less junk food, less soda, and more fruits & veggies.
2.) Play more sports. All work and no play is boring. I have forgotten the joy of basketball, track & field, and soccer, and I think it's time I came back.
3.) Do more. Sleep less. Even with school, it's not enough to keep me off my bed. When I sleep, I need at least 10 hours of it but I know I can do with less.
4.) Think more of myself. Some people have hinted I do too much for friends while some say I do little for them compared to other people in the same group. It's time I thought of myself more and make it clear to them there's always this level of friendship that makes barriers.
5.) Learn more. Lectures, books, and more educational opportunities await. Time for me to grab them.
6.) Volunteer. Nothing feels better than doing something for the community. I should be able to find at least ONE place to volunteer in.
7.) Do two daring tasks. Whether it be singing or dancing in a show where I have no ability to do so, I'm going to do it! (no illegal/immoral stuff)
8.) At least 80% completion of my thesis. Besides staying with the Physics program, I have to do well on my thesis and finish it before time runs out.
Share to us your eight New Year Resolutions!
Just comment below.
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