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For Love or For Money

exander — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:58:00 GMT

—A while ago, when I opened up my email and check if there’s email that awaits to be read by me, I was in state of curiousity when our Associate Dean JRF emailed us faculty with this title, For Love or For Money, I immediately opened it and read for myself. There are considerations, reflections and checking of values have installed in me, but do you know why?, READ FOR YOURSELF, here’s the content:

For love or for money
By Queena Lee-Chua
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:25:00 01/26/2008

MANILA, Philippines—Why do scientists go into science? Most do so out of pure interest, which turns into passion, with a genuine desire to delve into the workings of the world. Others may do it for glory. Albert Einstein once said, “Politics is for the moment, but an equation is for eternity.” Very few do it for money.

Two weeks ago, four Nobel Prize chemists visited the Philippines and talked about their work and lives. During the open forum, a student mused that many Filipinos would rather go into business, where the money was, than science, where often there was only little money.

My friend Nina Rosario L. Rojas fell in love with science in Grade 5, and this love has not waned. Now she teaches biochemistry at the Ateneo de Manila Chemistry Department and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

Following is Nina’s personal account, on what happened next at the Nobel Forum.

Money and science

Prof. Yuan Tseh Lee of Taiwan, who shared the 1986 Nobel for the dynamics of chemical processes, responded, “Why do you want money?” Money enables people to do what they want, such as hobbies. But what if we are already doing what we want to do?

Eventually, we become excellent at it and indeed, rewards do come. Aside from the Nobel, Professor Lee became the leader of Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution in Taiwan. He now spends roughly US$1 million a year for what can be considered his “hobby.”

Turning to Filipino taipan Lucio Tan, Professor Lee asked, “Do you spend a million dollars a year on your hobbies?” The crowd burst into laughter as the taipan shook his head.

Of course, not every scientist wins the Nobel, and not every Nobelist has the ear of his country’s president. As another Nobelist quipped, he does not even have a hotline to his institution’s director.

But there is a ring of truth to Professor Lee’s statements. As scientists, we often simply love what we do, and for many, that love leads to a drive for excellence, and excellence often leads to public recognition and financial reward.

Do science and teaching pay? I have a roof over my head, even personal money for my books and simple hobbies. I am grateful that I do not have the severe financial pressures that make some turn to other professions and other countries. And while I may wish for a million dollars, or even just a million pesos, for our research lab, it has enough resources to keep doing biochemistry.

Love and science

Not everyone falls in love with science, and not everyone falls in love with teaching. I have been lucky to fall in love with both. And like any great love, it has become the proverbial pearl of great price. The opportunity to do what I enjoy and to do work that is meaningful keeps me going even with the daily grind. The rewards are built into the job: in the joy of discovery and application, and the joy of sharing the journey with students.

The best payment for me is when my students fall in love with their work and find their place in the world. For love is not romantic, but practical. To paraphrase Fr. Pedro Arrupe—love decides how one feels and thinks, what one does, what decisions one makes, and how one builds one’s life each day.

Loving our work leads to dedication and excellence. Prof. Aaron Ciechanover of Israel shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for unraveling the mystery of protein death. Today there are drugs in the pipeline for cancer and other diseases that owe much to this work.

Ciechanover pointed out, “We didn’t plan on anything. And I think this is the lesson: You shouldn’t plan on prizes, and recognition, or anything. But you should plan on one thing: Being excellent.”

Prof. Ryoji Noyori of Japan echoed, “Winning the prize wasn’t the purpose of my life, but simply the consequence of my dedication to science.” He shared the 2001 Nobel Prize for his work on catalysts, especially for the selective synthesis of left-handed or right-handed molecules. His work is important in the development of more environment- friendly chemicals.

The journey itself is the reward, definitely.

I am in favor with rhinoplasty!

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:17:00 GMT

To give you background about this medical term, rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is a surgical procedure able to improve the appearance and/or function of the nose. See everything is possible in surgical science, if you are not gifted with good nose, maybe this is the right moment to think about the procedure. If you can afford it, why not, it is safe and highly recommendable. Do not be deceived with the promos of other clinics; you learn from the experts to this.

One of the experts to this is Dr. Andrew Frankel of Beverly Hills, California in the United States of America. Dr. Andrew receives many referrals from near and far fixing noses that have previously been operated on, he also performs primary rhinoplasty. There is a website for this that you will know what really rhinoplasty all about, its goodness and effects to the person who underwent such procedure. Beverly Hills is the home of many Hollywood stars and so therefore who knows if not all most of the actors and actresses in the States underwent this procedure. If you are interested to know more about the procedure, please visit the Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgery for more details.

Before and after effects are different from each other, be part of the modified beauty and face from the experts of Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgery.

Merry Face for Maryland!

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:15:00 GMT

Another breakthrough in the RENU Med Spa is the Maryland Facelift. Retrieved from the website which has this statement, “Perhaps one of the most talked about cosmetic procedures, yet also one of the most poorly understood is the facelift or rhytidectomy. Many factors contribute to the aging face. Environmental exposure to harsh elements, such as, the sun and tobacco products, and even hereditary predisposition, are just a few. These changes can give you a tired, aged and even sad appearance even if you feel young and vibrant”. This is their claim for Maryland Facelift which I think appealing to everyone.

This breakthrough deals with facelift now specifically in Maryland. Facelift is one procedure wherein one will undergo a facial skin. Society accepts this as one of the beauty enhancements especially for those who belong to “oldies”. This is not just limited to the oldies, as well as young individuals that need to have face enhancement to have more youthful persona.

Maryland Facelift offers this to show that face lift is good and improves confidence for the others not just for the old ones but as well as for the young ones. Consultations, different procedures, testimonial and other details, please visit the site for Maryland Facelift. Happy facial improvement everyone!

Plastic Surgeon speaks!

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:13:00 GMT

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – Dr. Michael Schwartz, a gifted facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist. Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Diplomat of American Board of Otolaryngology, MD from Baylor College of Medicine, General Surgery Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York and ENT Residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University. He has the expertise in rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, face lift, neck lift, chin implants, ear surgery (otoplasty) and pillar implants. He maintains a high level of surgical activity to maintain and enhance his expertise and passion, caring for thousands of patients since 1986.

If you are near the place and can afford to have this surgery with quality assurances why not try it! They will satisfy you with their expertise and experience in the field.

Rhinoplasty, Facelift, S-Lift, Neck lift, blepharoplasty, neck liposuction, ear surgery, suspension lift, botox and cosmetic, injectable fillers and pillar implants are the procedures done in the clinic. To know better about the procedures and Dr. Michael Schwatrz, visit Palm Beach plastic surgeon. Once you think about it and especially when you are there, the presence of care is already within you.

Oh my Hair is where!

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:10:00 GMT

Baldness involves the state of lacking hair where it often grows, especially on the head. The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness' that occurs in adult male humans and other species (retrieved from wikipedia.com). The definition really affects me since my blood line in the father side has this “unique look”.

The American Hair Loss Association and the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons with dripstone hair restoration offers this wonderful service in hair restoration. This includes the free consultation, procedures and results and other details are located to this site and explore Princeton hair transplant. They can have as well online condition of your hair. See that is how science is preparing for it, or shall we say had prepared to it.

According to Spencer Kobren, President of American Hair Loss Association states that, “Dr. Pistone is one of the most skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons in the field today. His artistry can only be matched by his integrity.” So the Presidents speak for it, so grab the chance now, do not worry about that situation if you have. The office is located in many parts of the US that includes Pennsylvannia, Delaware, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Tattoo Ideas, are you open to it?

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:07:00 GMT

Let me define to you the word tattoo or dermal pigmentation, is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin for decorative or other reasons. Decorative tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding (retrieved from wikipedia.com). The definition itself signifies that to engage in this kind of hobby needs strong will and desire since this is made through marking your skin for some reason. Others say that through this, they are contented and fulfilled as person. I do not know why?

The website for tattoo ideas offers different services when it comes to tattooing and piercing. It includes as well its prices and sample pictures of those people who have tattoos and pierces in the body. The site offers as well different ideas for those who want to engage in this kind of hobby, you can select as well your design that fits your personality and the tattoo artist that will do the procedure. Interested to be featured in the site of tattoos and pierce enthusiasts and get some details about it, visit the concepts of tattoo ideas.

The Fine Art of Natural Cosmetic Surgery

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:05:00 GMT

Texas is one of the states in the United States of America that has beautiful people in and out of themselves. Why Texas is the focus? It is because of the trend right now in fashion and beauty. As what the title entails us, The File Art of Natural Cosmetic Surgery with the concept of Vitenas under the Houston plastic Surgery.

The Houston plastic surgery covers the following services and offers: Surgical Procedures: Blepharoplasty (for the eyes), body lift, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, browlift, cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, facelift, injectable fillers, labiaplasty, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck and vaginoplasty and for the Non-Surgical Procedures: Botox, Laser Hair Removal, Mesotherapy and Microdermabrasion and as well as Consultations for related services.

“Our focus in cosmetic surgery is dedicated to the fine art of achieving beautiful and natural appearing aesthetic results in the safest possible environment and with the greatest attention to personalized caring. We believe every patient is unique and requires a personalized plan to achieve their goals. This requires understanding on the part of patient and surgeon, mutual agreement on the goals and personal trust. We believe in the relentless pursuit of perfection and see no substitute for trying to obtain it in all that we do. We want our patients to feel welcome in our office and establish long term relationships for their needs. Lastly we can not over emphasize the important nature of the artistic component of cosmetic surgery, it is, above all else the defining feature of this type of work. We hope to have the opportunity to discuss your particular wishes and goals in the near future.” This is the worldwide renowned statements of Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., encouraging individuals to achieve something requires willingness and openness for something.

The details are located on this website, Houston cosmetic surgeon.

The Face that Launch a Thousand Smiles

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:02:00 GMT

“Aging of the face is inevitable. As the years go by, the skin begins to loosen on the face and neck. Crow's feet appear at the corners of the eyes. Fine forehead lines become creases and then, gradually, deeper folds. The jawline softens into jowls, and beneath the chin, another chin or vertical folds appear at the front of the neck. Heredity, personal habits, the pull of gravity, and sun exposure contribute to the aging of the face. As the aging population grows, it is obvious why rhytidectomy has become the third most desired facial plastic surgical procedure.”

The paragraph above introduces you to facelift surgery of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery located at 310 S. Henry Street, Alexandria, VA, USA. You know what, there is not problem if you want your face to feel young, youthful and awesome for the impression of everybody. What matter most is that, you can afford to pay for it, necessity for you and you will be able to enjoy what you are doing.

Facelift really is one of the procedures that are safe in nature. That is why the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is offering this wonderful offer that could help many individuals in problem intending to face. Facelift really is a procedure that could at least slow the “old age” time. If you want to know more about the procedure, visit the details of facelift procedures.

Are you confident with your nose?

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:54:00 GMT

Many people right now want to be beautiful in and out of their personalities. One of the biggest disappointments of the many is having a bad profile of their face. This will include, “roughy face”, pimpled face and a flat nose? Are these a big deal, let’s take one of these “face problems”, the condition of the nose. All if not most are accepting the realities that to enhance the face into good conditions are really vital especially if your work needs to have face that could close a deal.

Rhinoplasty is one of the enhancement procedures for the nose. Rhinoplasty, also referred to as nasal surgery or a nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to alter the external appearance of the nose. To know better about this procedure, you can visit the site for this for you to be enlightened.

Rhinoplasty is not bad if you need it. Grab the opportunity to enhance yourself. Chicago in the USA has the place for it. Here’s the site about rhinoplasty in Chicago.

Are you conscious with the way your body looks?

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:54:00 GMT

As what the Kansas City plastic surgery opening statement, “Be ready for change??” is very impacting to those who are conscious with their body looks. We have to take care of our body since for some, this will be their bread and butter when it comes to work and career.

Kansas City offers the following services when it comes to renovation of all parts of your body and that because of Kansas City Plastic Surgery. It includes the availability for a free consultation at prices up to 60% off by experts coming from Kansas City plastic surgery division.

So dream big, if you are conscious enough with your looks and bale to pay the vanity of your personalities. Pamper it, aim it and grab it! Kansas City plastic surgery is here to help. If you want to know it more please visit the Kansas City plastic surgery site. The topics there range from your skin care, face, breast, abdomen, legs, thighs and hips and arms.

So what are you waiting for? Good luck!

The Taste that lasts!

exander — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:48:00 GMT

The taste that lasts!

Food and culture are part of individual’s growth when it comes to taste. I myself, if given a chance to go to other places, first thing to do is to know the culture of its people, and as well who will forget their delicacies and specialties, or shall we say, what can these people for food trips. In the US, my friends are kept on telling me that the foods or cuisines in the states are much different from those of Filipino tastes.

But here’s the big deal, there’s a good and sumptuous banquet waiting for you in San Diego, California. According to my friend, there are pretty feedbacks about this place. It’s a cozy place to hang out for friends, lovers, parties and other occasions. To claim its best, recently, it awarded as Best of the Best 2005 and 2007 by San Diego Magazine Reader’s Poll (Moderate Category) and other numerous awards and citations.

If you want to know better and be part of the best, please visit their site, San Diego banquet facilities.

When Computer Geeks Get Bored..They Create Stuffs like These!

exander — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:46:00 GMT

One of my friends send me these pictures that really caught my attention as I browse my email. These pictures according to the email have been created if these computer geeks are bored in their individual works. I hope these pictures will lighten up your idea of how simple life will be.

God bless and take care everyone!

-etb-

Just Droppin by after the Lenter Season!

exander — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:26:00 GMT

hello thespokedom!

It's been a long break or week to have my vacation especially in blogging. Last week was a week wherein reflections of the Paschal mysteries of Jesus were commemorated.

I just stayed at home actually! This week is another challenge, it is the start of the Summer 2007 Classes. I am handling Computer Programming 2 subject for BSCS 1 for 6th weeks. Actually, I handled this subject last Semester for BSIT 1 students. Imagine the lessons for five months will be compressed or adjusted to 6th weeks, which I have to adjust everything especially in the delivery of lessons. Well, good luck to me and for the my students!.

I am quite tired now, we have just concluded our two day ITE Faculty meeting. Agenda for two days are Curriculum Revision and Thesis Advising!

Happy Summer everyone!

-etb-

Congratulations to our ITE Program!

exander — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:36:00 GMT

At last! the CHED Manila together with TPITE released the new batch of Center of Excellence and Center of Development in IT Education.

The University of the Immaculate Conception - Information Technology Education Program is one of the grantees as Center of Development for Excellence in IT Education in Region 11. The preparations, efforts and joined forces of the Administration, ITE Fcaulty, Students and staffs have been paid off! Kudos to the program!

Bounce Back After a Bug Mistake!

exander — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:40:00 GMT

This article got my attention from Yahoo.com. As I read the article, it reminds of being positive in my work place. It is not always that we have done better if not the best in our day-to-day routines. This article really struck me with a sort of checking my positivism at work even sometimes you did not met your expectations or shall we say others were not satisfied the way you are working.

You didn't seal the deal. You lost a big client. You made an accounting error that cost your company thousands of dollars. Whatever the case is, you blew it. And your boss and everyone you work with know it.

So, now what? Use these tips to get into and get over what you did wrong.

1. Own it.

While many of us would prefer to forget our mistakes, initially you need to acknowledge to your supervisor and everyone involved that you're accepting responsibility for what went wrong. If you do this right (that is, seriously and sincerely), you'll only have to do it once.

2. Take the heat.

You may get teased by from coworkers for a long time to come. Accept gentle ribbing with a wink and a smile. However, don't take blatant abuse from someone who can't get past what happened. If a colleague's teasing becomes taunting, speak with your supervisor and a human resources representative.

3. Don't beat yourself up.

It does no good to dwell on your mistakes, which can lead to doubting your competence. "This type of thinking is actually self-destructive and only serves to hamper future effectiveness," says Liz Bywater, president of Bywater Consulting Group, a Philadelphia-based firm focused on optimizing organizational performance. "Remember: Failure is not in the falling down but in the staying down."

4. Learn from the past.

Solicit advice from your boss and trusted associates to help you analyze what went wrong and how you might've avoided the error entirely. Go back in the process as long as is necessary; however, be careful to avoid blaming anyone else, despite what you may uncover. Just learn from your own mistakes.

5. Keep it in perspective.

Seek a broad view of your career and accomplishments. "Chances are, you've experienced at least as many successes as failures," Bywater says. "It's the successes that deserve your greatest attention. Learn from them and continue to build upon your strengths."

6. Move on.

You've apologized. You've taken your lumps. You've analyzed where you went wrong. Now, it's time to move on. Don't raise the topic of your mistake again. Your boss and coworkers want to move past this as much you do; continue to look to the future and don't allow your career or day-to-day performance to be marred by one error.

God bless everyone!