A HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES* by Olivia C. Caoili** Introduction The need to develop a country’s science and technology has generally been recognized as one of the imperatives of socioeconomic progress in the contemporary world. This has become a widespread concern of governments especially since the post world war II years.(1) Among Third World countries‚ an important dimension of this concern is the problem of dependence in
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A Gift for My Mother The story is about a ten-year-old girl named Lucy‚ whose parents are separated and doesn’t have money enough to fulfill their dreams. The father works at a garage‚ which isn’t enough for the family to live on‚ and he’s getting confronted with that all the time even though he’s giving all he have earned‚ to his family. In the start Lucy’s parents are discussing right in front of her‚ which make Lucy confused because she’s 10 years old and doesn’t yet understand what the big
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The Splendor of Nature’s Gift ANGELA MAE S. BARANDINO In its primeval residency existing way back in the 9th century‚ the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park otherwise known as Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) has left a stupendous milestone creating a mark and becoming one of the most riveting sunspots known worldwide. This so called Underground River which may well be located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the Northern Coast of the Isles of Palawan‚ has gained incessant
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BEEN THE GREATEST SOCCER PLAYER I remember that night; I was ten years old watching Jason Roberts score the winning goal in the state championship game‚ and right‚ then I knew I wanted to be a professional soccer player. I was in blue jeans‚ slippers‚ and a t-shirt‚ sitting on the bleachers kicking my feet back and forth in total excitement. All I heard was “ooooh’s” and “aaaah’s” from the spectators cheering there team on. I looked up at my mother and said “Mom‚ I am going to be the greatest soccer
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Not because I now knew 2 languages‚ but because I wouldn’t be different from everyone else. Teachers are good at teaching their own preferred subjects‚ however they don’t seem to teach you uniqueness. Being unique or different‚ is one of the single greatest traits a person can have. Even though most girls seek to become the super models they see in magazines‚ I seek to be myself nowadays. I have tried to fit in for so many years‚ but now it’s my time to be me. As years have passed‚ I have learned
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The book was influenced by scientific feud that ushered in the first battery and our modern understanding of electricity (Brown‚ Alan S.) The person who made the first battery was Volta. He was one of the few inspirations for Mary’s Frankenstein book. Mary’s idea for Frankenstein being reanimated by electricity was borrowed b the concept that Luigi Galvani called “Animal Electricity”. (Brown‚ Alan S.) In 1803 Giovanni Aldini‚ the nephew of Galvani inserted metal rods into the mouth and ear
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Modern science is nothing but a skill magician. One after one‚ it is providing the mankind with wonders. It has absolutely (fit) conquered the indomitable forces of nature. The wonders of modern science are too many to illustrate them in a short essay. Electricity is the first wonder of modern science. It is the driving force of modern civilization. Electric power is used for various purposes. Without it‚ the advancement of modern science is impossible. Television is another wonder of modern
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is how Della’s feelings are expressed throughout the story The Gift of Magi. Readers can see that Della is a realistic character because she sacrifices her treasures. She may not have much to give to her loved one because she is a poor woman whose barely making a living but still trying to make Jim delighted. Plus in general Della is just a philanthropic person. This is why Della would fit in today’s society. In the story‚ The Gift of Magi‚ Della is a sensible character because she abdications her
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When we talk of Science and Superstition together it appears as though we are trying to put two opposites together‚ and‚ in doing so putting forth an obviously awkward act. In order to see whether the twosome sounds awkward together and if so how awkward we have to analyze the basic content of both Science and Superstition. On the one hand when Science appeals to reason‚ logic and can be explained‚ Superstition relates to none of these three qualities. The latter in essence is basically a show
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Science in Our Daily Life Science in our daily life 1. Introduction-it is the age of science. There are many wonders of science. Science plays an important part in our daily life. It has made our life easier and more comfortable. Science is nothing but a systematic way of knowledge and living. Man’s qualities of curiou Premium 534 Words 3 Pages What Science Has Made for Us DEBATE Good Morning ma’am and my dear friends‚ today‚ we all are present here to debate on the motion “Has Science made
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