Sunday, January 31, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LA SALLE
BACOLOD CITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE READING NO. 2 (MIDTERM)
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in the course General Science III
Submitted by:
TOLENTINO, Jim Austin M.
ABCO2 – A
Submitted to:
DR. JESSICA VILLAROSA
GenSci3
SUMMARY
In order to prevent the spread of addiction and the negative effects of alcohol and caffeine use, the Food and Drugs Administration has cautioned manufacturers against the addition of caffeine to alcoholic beverages. Studies show that addiction to such drinks prevail in college students by as much as 26 percent, hindering daily activities of learning and studying.
Unless a substance can be considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), excluding caffeine in alcoholic drinks, it will be, of course deemed unsafe by the Food and Drug Administration. As of now, the FDA has only approved the addition of caffeine in soft drinks with only 200 ppm. Any alcoholic beverage with caffeine is not approved.
The FDA has issued memoranda on manufacturers to present their rationale on the presence of caffeine in their non-soft drink products. Otherwise, their products will be removed from the marketplace. Two alcoholic beverage manufacturers have already complied with the said enforcement namely Anheuser-Busch and Miller and Tilt and Bud Extra and Sparks in the past year.
It was with a letter from 18 attorney generals and one city general that the FDA found about this growing concern of local healthcare officers, most especially on the welfare of college students.
REACTION
Alcohol had been a constant presence in the culture of the world. It is associated with fulfillment, merry-making, achievements and goodwill. But it had always presented negative sides like its main effect which is intoxication and logical incapacity while under the influence. It is, of course, resolved with the enforcement of moderate drinking. Whenever there is moderation, drinking, or whatever substance intake is OK.
Now comes the inclusion of caffeine in alcoholic beverages. Alcohol in itself influences the mind, making it go fuzzy, but caffeine is a known stimulant, like that of coffee. Now that’s a totally different story. Here comes again man’s tendency to try and justify his actions, not by stopping that which he does, but by offering a twisted, if not another wrong decision. Such is the addition of caffeine in alcoholic beverage, which of course, will defy the original purpose of alcohol which deteriorates the functioning with a stimulant like caffeine.
We should take note that while students enjoy alcohol as it can deviate themselves from the pressure of study from time to time, coffee is more patronized by working individuals who need more waking time and energy to go with their work. It can seldom go around, but it is more commonly this way. Now, the addition of caffeine into alcoholic beverages will make more ways into which college students and working people intoxicate themselves with substances, deviating from the traditional ways of keeping up with man’s demands. It’s a good thing the FDA started making up for man’s recklessness by regulating the sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages. It doesn’t even sound good in itself anyway.
REFERENCE
Herndon, M. (2009, November 30). FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Agency Sends Letters to Nearly 30 Manufacturers. Retrieved January 4, 2010, from US Food and Drug Administration website: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2009/ucm190427.htm
BACOLOD CITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE READING NO. 2 (MIDTERM)
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in the course General Science III
Submitted by:
TOLENTINO, Jim Austin M.
ABCO2 – A
Submitted to:
DR. JESSICA VILLAROSA
GenSci3
SUMMARY
In order to prevent the spread of addiction and the negative effects of alcohol and caffeine use, the Food and Drugs Administration has cautioned manufacturers against the addition of caffeine to alcoholic beverages. Studies show that addiction to such drinks prevail in college students by as much as 26 percent, hindering daily activities of learning and studying.
Unless a substance can be considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), excluding caffeine in alcoholic drinks, it will be, of course deemed unsafe by the Food and Drug Administration. As of now, the FDA has only approved the addition of caffeine in soft drinks with only 200 ppm. Any alcoholic beverage with caffeine is not approved.
The FDA has issued memoranda on manufacturers to present their rationale on the presence of caffeine in their non-soft drink products. Otherwise, their products will be removed from the marketplace. Two alcoholic beverage manufacturers have already complied with the said enforcement namely Anheuser-Busch and Miller and Tilt and Bud Extra and Sparks in the past year.
It was with a letter from 18 attorney generals and one city general that the FDA found about this growing concern of local healthcare officers, most especially on the welfare of college students.
REACTION
Alcohol had been a constant presence in the culture of the world. It is associated with fulfillment, merry-making, achievements and goodwill. But it had always presented negative sides like its main effect which is intoxication and logical incapacity while under the influence. It is, of course, resolved with the enforcement of moderate drinking. Whenever there is moderation, drinking, or whatever substance intake is OK.
Now comes the inclusion of caffeine in alcoholic beverages. Alcohol in itself influences the mind, making it go fuzzy, but caffeine is a known stimulant, like that of coffee. Now that’s a totally different story. Here comes again man’s tendency to try and justify his actions, not by stopping that which he does, but by offering a twisted, if not another wrong decision. Such is the addition of caffeine in alcoholic beverage, which of course, will defy the original purpose of alcohol which deteriorates the functioning with a stimulant like caffeine.
We should take note that while students enjoy alcohol as it can deviate themselves from the pressure of study from time to time, coffee is more patronized by working individuals who need more waking time and energy to go with their work. It can seldom go around, but it is more commonly this way. Now, the addition of caffeine into alcoholic beverages will make more ways into which college students and working people intoxicate themselves with substances, deviating from the traditional ways of keeping up with man’s demands. It’s a good thing the FDA started making up for man’s recklessness by regulating the sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages. It doesn’t even sound good in itself anyway.
REFERENCE
Herndon, M. (2009, November 30). FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Agency Sends Letters to Nearly 30 Manufacturers. Retrieved January 4, 2010, from US Food and Drug Administration website: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2009/ucm190427.htm
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
character sketches on the video script
May is the main character. She is the second child and first daughter of Ernest and Grace. She was born without both her legs and feet. She will appear as a baby, a fourteen year-old and an eighteen year-old in the story.
Grace is May's mother, who, because of the Republic of China's one-child policy, tried to induce miscarriage during her pregnancy with abortion pills at the cost of her baby's both legs and feet.
Ernest is the head of the family. He showed little concern for May and the rest of the family. His only concern is the eldest child and only son Ray.
Ray is May's elder brother. He brought May to the airport before she left for the Philippines.
Jade is Ernest's mother who secretly took concern for May. She signed up May for scholarships abroad and found one in a boarding school in the Philippines.
Sir Dick teaches piano at the boarding school. He took a certain interest in May's determination to succeed despite her insecurities and fears.
Grace is May's mother, who, because of the Republic of China's one-child policy, tried to induce miscarriage during her pregnancy with abortion pills at the cost of her baby's both legs and feet.
Ernest is the head of the family. He showed little concern for May and the rest of the family. His only concern is the eldest child and only son Ray.
Ray is May's elder brother. He brought May to the airport before she left for the Philippines.
Jade is Ernest's mother who secretly took concern for May. She signed up May for scholarships abroad and found one in a boarding school in the Philippines.
Sir Dick teaches piano at the boarding school. He took a certain interest in May's determination to succeed despite her insecurities and fears.
video script
SEQ 01 EXT STREET IN FRONT OF JADE'S HOUSE MORNING
Jade and Ernest transfer pots from the doorstep to their minivan for delivery
JADE:
You'd think people had better things to gossip about. Three more sightings of the so-called private army police and things are getting more and more out of hand. My god.
Ernest drops a vase and it shatters. He walks away to get a broom. He arrives back with a broom and a dustpan. He starts sweeping the fine parts and picking up the bigger parts.
JADE:
Our clay gets more and more brittle every year. I hope Ray still gets to go on with the family enterprise in this situation.
ERNEST:
I think I want something else for him. I don't want him stuck here like me. Especially with the one-kid policy, it wouldn't be easy for him to manage this alone, with no brothers or sisters to help him.
SEQ 02 INT RAY'S BEDROOM SIMULTANEOUSLY
Grace fingers the pregnancy test kit. CU of the PT kit showing a positive. She sobs and the baby sobs with her. Grace hushes up, rocks the baby until he stops sobbing. She takes a brown bottle from a cabinet and examines it.
SEQ 03 INT MUSIC ROOM 14 YEARS LATER, AFTERNOON
May practices for her piano recital. She commits a mistake, stops right there and tries that specific measure again. CU of her keyboard attack.
SIR DICK:
There is a sharp on the third note there. And it's not supposed to be very heavily accented.
MAY:
Right, Sir thank you.
SEQ 04 INT ERNEST & GRACE'S LIVING ROOM AFTERNOON - FLASHBACK
Grace is seated on the living room with May. May sobs, and looks down on the floor. She looks up to her mother, tears glistening in her eyes.
MAY:
(sobbing)
Why can't I be loved like Ray is loved? I cant feel loved here! I FEEL LIKE A DISEASE!!! It's not anybody's fault I don't have my both of my legs! It's me who should get even more attention! Why do you neglect me?!
GRACE:
(indifferently)
Somebody wanted this, of course. It wouldn't happen without somebody wanting it. Well, for your information, it was me. I never wanted you. YOU WERE A MISTAKE! Now you stay in the house and not go anywhere, OR YOU LEAVE PERMANENTLY!
SEQ 05 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May pounds the piano seat. She makes the same mistake again.
MAY:
(sighing)
Urgh.
SIR DICK:
Take it easy, May; you still have four weeks before the recital. You'll be fine. I know it. Relax.
SEQ 06 INT MAY'S ROOM MORNING - FLASHBACK
May is locked in her room. She pounds on the door.
MAY:
(sobbing)
Why can't I go to school?! MOTHER! Please let me out, I want to go to school! Please! HAVE MERCY!!!
SEQ 07 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May is already alone in the room. She continues practicing, skips the part she misses and goes on until she commits another mistake.
SEQ 08 INT LIVING ROOM MORNING - FLASHBACK
Tha family sits around. May's bags are packed and are beside her seat. She sobs.
GRACE:
You want to do what you want to do, huh? You wanna follow your dreams? You dare go against what we wanted? Then leave - YOU UNGRATEFUL CHILD!!!
SEQ 09 EXT AIRPORT MORNING - FLASHBACK
May, on her wheelchair, waits for boarding. Ray arrives with food. He hands them over.
RAY:
If you ever get hungry on the trip. Take extra care, sis. Here's the business card of the boarding school. They're waiting for you there. Grandma took care of everything.
MAY:
Tell her I'm grateful, and that I love her. I love you too, brother.
RAY:
Till we meet again, sis. Take care of yourself. I love you. Keep the faith.
V.O.: PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCING BOARDING
SEQ 10 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May smiles; she gets it correctly the second time. She proceeds with the song.
SEQ 11 INT FUNCTION HALL NIGHT - FLASHBACK
May, in her wheelchair, moves to the stage with other foreign students. People come forward and shake their hands.
SEQ 12 INT CLASSROOM AFTERNOON - FLASHBACK
May answers to the instructor's question.
MAY:
...With that in mind, Sir, we can absolutely say that the incident brought some fruit to the family. They may never have the money back, but the situation brought them closer together as a family and strengthened their bond. It also brought them closer to God - and that, I think, is far more important than the money they lost.
INSTRUCTOR:
Thank you, May, that was well said.
SEQ 13 INT AUDITORIUM NIGHT - FLASHBACK
May, in her graduation gown, moves to Sir Dick and offers her hand. Sir Dick accepts and shakes it vigorously.
SIR DICK:
Congratulations May, you made it. But don't forget about our piano recital next month, OK? I count on you to show them all the our music department rocks.
MAY:
Of course, Sir, after everything you did for me, you have my word that I'd do my best for that night.
SEQ 14 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - PRESENT
May finishes practicing, tidies up and moves out, smiling.
MAY:
(to herself)
There still is time. Four weeks to go.
SEQ 15 INT FUNCTION HALL NIGHT - ONE MONTH LATER
May plays fantasie impromptu on the piano. She nears the end and happiness radiates on her face. She finishes with a powerful accent in the last few notes. She closes her eyes and smiles.
(applause)
Jade and Ernest transfer pots from the doorstep to their minivan for delivery
JADE:
You'd think people had better things to gossip about. Three more sightings of the so-called private army police and things are getting more and more out of hand. My god.
Ernest drops a vase and it shatters. He walks away to get a broom. He arrives back with a broom and a dustpan. He starts sweeping the fine parts and picking up the bigger parts.
JADE:
Our clay gets more and more brittle every year. I hope Ray still gets to go on with the family enterprise in this situation.
ERNEST:
I think I want something else for him. I don't want him stuck here like me. Especially with the one-kid policy, it wouldn't be easy for him to manage this alone, with no brothers or sisters to help him.
SEQ 02 INT RAY'S BEDROOM SIMULTANEOUSLY
Grace fingers the pregnancy test kit. CU of the PT kit showing a positive. She sobs and the baby sobs with her. Grace hushes up, rocks the baby until he stops sobbing. She takes a brown bottle from a cabinet and examines it.
SEQ 03 INT MUSIC ROOM 14 YEARS LATER, AFTERNOON
May practices for her piano recital. She commits a mistake, stops right there and tries that specific measure again. CU of her keyboard attack.
SIR DICK:
There is a sharp on the third note there. And it's not supposed to be very heavily accented.
MAY:
Right, Sir thank you.
SEQ 04 INT ERNEST & GRACE'S LIVING ROOM AFTERNOON - FLASHBACK
Grace is seated on the living room with May. May sobs, and looks down on the floor. She looks up to her mother, tears glistening in her eyes.
MAY:
(sobbing)
Why can't I be loved like Ray is loved? I cant feel loved here! I FEEL LIKE A DISEASE!!! It's not anybody's fault I don't have my both of my legs! It's me who should get even more attention! Why do you neglect me?!
GRACE:
(indifferently)
Somebody wanted this, of course. It wouldn't happen without somebody wanting it. Well, for your information, it was me. I never wanted you. YOU WERE A MISTAKE! Now you stay in the house and not go anywhere, OR YOU LEAVE PERMANENTLY!
SEQ 05 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May pounds the piano seat. She makes the same mistake again.
MAY:
(sighing)
Urgh.
SIR DICK:
Take it easy, May; you still have four weeks before the recital. You'll be fine. I know it. Relax.
SEQ 06 INT MAY'S ROOM MORNING - FLASHBACK
May is locked in her room. She pounds on the door.
MAY:
(sobbing)
Why can't I go to school?! MOTHER! Please let me out, I want to go to school! Please! HAVE MERCY!!!
SEQ 07 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May is already alone in the room. She continues practicing, skips the part she misses and goes on until she commits another mistake.
SEQ 08 INT LIVING ROOM MORNING - FLASHBACK
Tha family sits around. May's bags are packed and are beside her seat. She sobs.
GRACE:
You want to do what you want to do, huh? You wanna follow your dreams? You dare go against what we wanted? Then leave - YOU UNGRATEFUL CHILD!!!
SEQ 09 EXT AIRPORT MORNING - FLASHBACK
May, on her wheelchair, waits for boarding. Ray arrives with food. He hands them over.
RAY:
If you ever get hungry on the trip. Take extra care, sis. Here's the business card of the boarding school. They're waiting for you there. Grandma took care of everything.
MAY:
Tell her I'm grateful, and that I love her. I love you too, brother.
RAY:
Till we meet again, sis. Take care of yourself. I love you. Keep the faith.
V.O.: PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCING BOARDING
SEQ 10 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - BACK TO THE PRESENT
May smiles; she gets it correctly the second time. She proceeds with the song.
SEQ 11 INT FUNCTION HALL NIGHT - FLASHBACK
May, in her wheelchair, moves to the stage with other foreign students. People come forward and shake their hands.
SEQ 12 INT CLASSROOM AFTERNOON - FLASHBACK
May answers to the instructor's question.
MAY:
...With that in mind, Sir, we can absolutely say that the incident brought some fruit to the family. They may never have the money back, but the situation brought them closer together as a family and strengthened their bond. It also brought them closer to God - and that, I think, is far more important than the money they lost.
INSTRUCTOR:
Thank you, May, that was well said.
SEQ 13 INT AUDITORIUM NIGHT - FLASHBACK
May, in her graduation gown, moves to Sir Dick and offers her hand. Sir Dick accepts and shakes it vigorously.
SIR DICK:
Congratulations May, you made it. But don't forget about our piano recital next month, OK? I count on you to show them all the our music department rocks.
MAY:
Of course, Sir, after everything you did for me, you have my word that I'd do my best for that night.
SEQ 14 INT MUSIC ROOM AFTERNOON - PRESENT
May finishes practicing, tidies up and moves out, smiling.
MAY:
(to herself)
There still is time. Four weeks to go.
SEQ 15 INT FUNCTION HALL NIGHT - ONE MONTH LATER
May plays fantasie impromptu on the piano. She nears the end and happiness radiates on her face. She finishes with a powerful accent in the last few notes. She closes her eyes and smiles.
(applause)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
LGU E-Procurement
Initially, the EPS will serve as the official system for public bidding opportunities by the government of the Philippines, Procurement Service and other Government Agencies to advertise and distribute specifications. In the future the system will be extended to support other aspects of the procurement process including direct purchases, bid submissions, central accreditation and payments.
The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management.
The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information. Initially, the EPS will serve as the official system for public bidding opportunities by the government of the Philippines, Procurement Service and other Government Agencies to advertise and distribute specifications. In the future the system will be extended to support other aspects of the procurement process including direct purchases, bid submissions, central accreditation and payments.
The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management.
The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information.
For Suppliers
The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now.
For Government Agencies
Initially, the EPS will serve as the official system for public bidding opportunities by the government of the Philippines, Procurement Service and other Government Agencies to advertise and distribute specifications. In the future the system will be extended to support other aspects of the procurement process including direct purchases, bid submissions, central accreditation and payments. The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management. The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information. For Suppliers The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now. For Government Agencies The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
For Suppliers
The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now.
For Government Agencies
The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management.
The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information. Initially, the EPS will serve as the official system for public bidding opportunities by the government of the Philippines, Procurement Service and other Government Agencies to advertise and distribute specifications. In the future the system will be extended to support other aspects of the procurement process including direct purchases, bid submissions, central accreditation and payments.
The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management.
The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information.
For Suppliers
The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now.
For Government Agencies
Initially, the EPS will serve as the official system for public bidding opportunities by the government of the Philippines, Procurement Service and other Government Agencies to advertise and distribute specifications. In the future the system will be extended to support other aspects of the procurement process including direct purchases, bid submissions, central accreditation and payments. The GEPS, the Government Electronic Procurement System originated from the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management. The GEPS represents the government of the Philippines' first step towards electronic procurement practices that will provide both government agencies and suppliers a more open, transparent and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and general support services, civil works and consulting services by the Government. Click here for more information. For Suppliers The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now. For Government Agencies The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
For Suppliers
The GEPS offers direct access to government opportunities from one easy to use site. Suppliers can register directly on the system and have access to all opportunities and specifications. They will also be able to take advantage of the GEPS bid matching service and be automatically notified of new opportunities matching their profile. To start using the GEPS, register now.
For Government Agencies
The GEPS provides the platform to post all your notices and specifications on the Internet and give you direct access to the supplier community. To participate on the GEPS, agencies need to register with Procurement Service. Interested agencies can contact Procurement Service by telephone at (632) 900-5232 or (632) 900-5234, by e-mail, or by fax at (632) 900-5239.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
reading number 2 (Environmental Science MidTerm)
Actual Article: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2009/ucm190513.htm
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