Brain Contour

Superbowl 2012

It is known that stressors such as intense sporting events may increase cardiac event rates in fans, but there has been little data available on the demographics of these fans. Based on our linear regression analysis, our study suggested that Los Angeles’ 1980 Super Bowl loss increased total and cardiac deaths in both men and women and triggered more deaths in older patients compared with younger patients. Conversely, the 1984 Super Bowl win showed a trend for reduction of death rates, slightly better in older than younger patients and in women more than men. There were no significant interactions between Super Bowl and race in our linear regression analyses.

Loving The Silence

Please God, punish them!

USC Butterfly Sanctuary. Photo Credit: USC Biology Dept.

According to the USC report, the 500-square meter Butterfly Sanctuary is located within the eight-hectare Nature Park at Talamban Campus and is open to the public.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Admission fee: Php 15.00

Proposed multipurpose SM MOA Arena

The Araneta Coliseum is old. It was constructed in 1960. The last biggest arena built in the country was in 1993, the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, which has a capacity of 10,000. It is, indeed, high time to construct a new one and, surely, the SM Arena will put the Philippines back in the world map. We need world-class arenas to attract big international acts to come to the country, don’t we?

The Glider

The easiest way to touch the clouds, literally, is to go gliding. Gliding is less scary than skydiving. While the latter may seem to harness the power of adrenaline due to a quick drop, the former is better in providing a worthwhile flying experience in a much longer time. The first time you try gliding, there will be heart-thumping. It is the same feeling when you ride the roller coaster the very first time, that same sensation when the coaster begins to drop down a steep slope. At times after take-off, you may feel your heartbeat skip, especially during the first few minutes. The “skipping feel” is usually normal, as the glider experiences few sporadic bumps caused by a small powered tow plane connected to it by a rope.

Mayor Sara Duterte

Is this the right thing to settle an argument? According to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, it is. She (you read it right, a lady) boxed Davao Regional Trial Court sheriff, Abe Andres, in the face for not heeding to her request!

China vs Philippines

Statistical numbers are clear – we are outnumbered! The Philippine Navy force is no match against the powerful Chinese Naval force. Well, that is expected. China is now becoming one of the most influential and powerful countries in the world. It is just right for the country to modernize its naval forces to defend its seas and coasts. According to one article I’ve read, China operates the largest submarine force in Asia.