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Quote from: chicogon on August 09, 2013, 12:18:01 AM
We're going to miss you. Lili lang pod usahay... and sing song without words

yes, lorenz, please.  do let us continue to listen to your music.

TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its incredibly diverse marine species. It has huge coral atolls and crystal clear water, which makes it perfect for diving and live board diving excursions. Tourists can also visit the Ranger Station at reef’s sandbars. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park has been ranked by CNN as the eighth out of the fifty best dive sites in the world. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

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TAYTAY. Taytay is a highly popular wreck diving site in the northern coast of Palawan. It is also a famous site for dolphin watching. Taytay also has several easily accessible historical landmarks. It was one of the 12 finalists in the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

SIQUIJOR ISLAND. Siquijor is the third smallest province in the Philippines. It is recognized as a center of mystic power and a capital of mystic activities and black magic. Siquijor is known for the infamous agimat and gayuma. In spite of this, Siquijor offers incredible sites and sights and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

SIARGAO ISLAND. Siargao is an island of nine municipalities in the province of Surigao del Norte. Known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, Siargao is mainly responsible for introducing surfing to the country. Apart from surfing, Siargao is also open to other activities such as cave explorations and rock climbing. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

SAGADA. Sagada is already well-known for its rice terraces, but the Sumaguing Caves provide a different kind of adventure altogether. The Sumaguing Caves are the largest of Sagada’s many caverns, and it is a popular site for spelunking, trekking, and recreational cave exploration. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

PANGLAO ISLAND. Panglao is found in the Municipalities of Dauis and Panglao, in the province of Bohol. It is known for its white sand beaches, several resorts, and over the years has emerged as one of the Philippines’ top beach destinations. It has been cited in CNN Travel as one of the Philippines’ best beaches and island destinations.; It is a pleasant alternative to the much more popular Boracay. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

PAGUDPUD BEACH. Pagudpud is a coastal town located at the northernmost tip of Ilocos Norte. It is known as the “Boracay of the North”, but it has so much more to offer apart from its pristine coastline. Pagudpud’s Bangui Bay also features 20 wind turbines, which makes it Southeast Asia’s first windmill farm. Pagudpud is also a highly popular surfing site. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

MT. PULAG. Mount Pulag borders the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya. It is the Philippines’ third highest mountain and Luzon’s highest peak. The mountain hosts more than five hundred plant species. The dwarf bamboo, for instance, is endemic to the mountain. It also houses several endangered species of mammals. Mount Pulag is definitely a haven for nature lovers. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

MT. PINATUBO. Mt. Pinatubo is no longer the terror that it was more than two decades ago. It is now a prime tourist destination which offers various kinds of adventures for those gutsy enough to go through it. You could trek through Pinatubo’s Crow Valley Canyon, view its crater through a chartered light aircraft, visit the Tayawan Caldera, and even get a Pinatubo spa using lahar sediments left by the eruption.

MT. KANLAON. Mt. Kanlaon bisects the Negros Island, and it is also the highest peak in Central Visayas. This makes it popular among mountain climbers and hikers. The fact that it is an active volcano adds a certain kind of thrill. Mt. Kanlaon is truly only for the daring. Apart from trekking, it also has an art gallery, a zipline, and it also offers river trail adventures. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

LAKE SEBU. Lake Sebu is one of the Philippines’ most important watersheds and a major provider of irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. It is located in the ancestral domain of the T'boli and Ubo tribes. The DOT has promoted the lake as one of the prime eco-tourism destinations in Mindanao. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION. The Kapurpurawan rock formation is located on the rocky coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Burgos is located on the northwestern tip of Ilocos Norte. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

DONSOL. Donsol is known primarily for whale watching. Here tourists can interact with whale sharks (butanding in local parlance) by snorkeling, diving, or by simply waiting for them in areas where they come right up to the surface. Donsol has been recognized as the “Whale Shark Capital of the World”. Whale sharks are best sighted from February to April. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

DANJUGAN ISLANDS. Danjugan Island is a marine and wildlife reserve, located in Barangay Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental. It is covered with a rainforest and has five lagoons, three of which are landlocked and two of which are flooded at high tide and colonized by coral and reef fish species. The island is fringed with beaches where turtles nest. It is also surrounded by diverse coral reefs. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

CARAMOAN ISLANDS. The Caramoan islands stem from the rugged Caramoan Peninsula, which is located in the province of Camarines Sur. The islands, however, are isolated from the main province. This makes it perfect for island hopping, hiking, diving, and even spelunking. The unexploited and uninhabited islands of Caramoan have been featured in several franchises of the hit TV show Survivor. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

CAMOTES ISLAND. The Camotes Islands are located in the Camotes Sea, off the coast of the Province of Cebu. It is known for its crystal clear waters, extremely fine white sand, and the spectacular view of sunset that it offers. It even has a place in Philippine history-- Antonio Pigafetta, one of survivors of the Battle of Mactan, stayed there for several days before going to Cebu. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

CAMIGUIN ISLAND. Camiguin is the country’s second-smallest province. In spite of this, the island packs quite a punch. It has three mountains, three hot springs, two waterfalls, and one active volcano. It even has an underwater cemetery, which has been featured in TV programs both here and abroad. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

BUSUANGA AND CORON. Both located in the municipality of Coron in Palawan, these destinations have been cited by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the Top 10 scuba sites in the world. These destinations are the most popular sites for wreck diving in the Philippines. Other activities which can be done here are swimming, hiking, diving, snorkeling, and trekking. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

CALAGUAS ISLAND. The Calaguas Islands are located in the Municipality of Vinzons, in the Province of Camarines Norte. It is known for its pristine beachesâ€"the most popular among these is the Mahabang Buhangin beach, which is made up of a long stretch of powdery white sand. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY. Cagayan de Oro is famous not only for its white rapids but also for its people. Cagayan de Oro may very well be the happiest place in the country. The “City of Golden Friendship,” as it is sometimes called, is home to especially friendly and warm Filipinos. Their ready smiles are a fitting welcome, with Cagayan de Oro’s accessible location also making it the “Gateway to Northern Mindanao.” (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

BUCAS GRANDE ISLAND. Surfing is not the only thing that Surigao has to offer. In the town of Socorro in Surigao del Norte lies the Bucas Grande Islands or the Sohoton Cove National Park. This island is packed with numerous caves and white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, iron woods, inland lakes, fishing grounds, and corals. The famed Blue Lagoon which is a labyrinthine place made of limestone islets .On the other hand, the Tojoman or Jellyfish Lagoon is home to millions of no-sting and friendly jellyfish. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

BIRI ISLAND ROCK FORMATION. The Biri Island rock formation is composed of four small, rocky islands located in that perilous area where the San Bernardino Strait meets the Pacific Ocean. The incredible strength of these natural forces has caused the islands to take on distinct and interesting shapes. Geologists from the University of the Philippines state that the rocks date back from the Early Miocene Period, and their ages range from five to 23 million years old. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

BATANES. The Batanes group of islands is located at the northernmost tip of Philippine territory. It is known for its scenic waters and terrain and clean environment. Batanes is also recognized for the unique culture of the islands’ first settlers, the Ivatans. Batanes is open for swimming, snorkeling, diving, lighthouse visits, biking, and visits to century-old Ivatan houses. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

APO REEF NATURAL PARK. Apo Reef is recognized as one of the largest coral reef systems in the world, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The Apo Reef Natural Park consists of three islands which are surrounded by lush mangrove forests. These serve as nurseries and spawning grounds for coastal and marine species, as well as a sanctuary for different avian species. It is a Mecca for both divers and environment enthusiasts. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

APO ISLAND. Apo Island is a small, pristine island surrounded by calm and clear waters. It is perfect for underwater activities such as snorkeling and diving; it has even been rated as one of the best dive sites in the world. Here, divers can encounter an incredible variety of marine life: among the species which can be found near Apo Island are big-eyed jacks, hump-head wrasses, hammerheads, manta rays and even tuna. The island has immaculate white sand, and it is also littered with unique rock formations. Apo Island is located just a few kilometers off the coast of Negros. (Photo and caption from philippinegems.com)

25 emerging Philippine tourism hot spots named

After the success of Boracay, the Puerto Princesa Underground River and and Vigan, among others, 25 Philippine destinations have been shortlisted as emerging tourism magnets. The “Philippine Gems” project, which is part of consultancy firm Isla Lipana & Co.’s corporate social responsibility, identified locations off the beaten track that exhibit tourism potential.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 03:20:09 PM

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 03:36:35 PM

hala, mora lagi siyag padung matuwad.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 11:26:32 PM

what a guy.  his head looks sharpened!

an acceptable davao explorer

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 11:07:46 PM
True. Put on wings of fancy and return to the island of the day before...

hehe, in the league of umberto eco man diay ka.  what about The Limits of Interpretation, all in The Story of Time?  

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 10:31:51 PM
Then it's a win-win situation that grants no dishonor to a planned strategic retreat...

i smell stragedy retreat.

mas dawaton pa diay si winnie the pooh ni mayor kay ni dora the explorer.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 10:22:49 PM




= Botoy still has teeth

so has islander...

god bless, lorenz.  my prayers for you to stay focused on what you have to do and be the best and most dedicated doctor that you can be.  meantime, we will wait for your homecoming here.  we hope it will be soon. 

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 10:14:59 PM
I don't see anything. Hmm, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

what then if the beholder has no eye for beauty?

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2013, 10:12:24 PM
What then if what floats your boat makes my blood boil?

the best recourse is to let your own boat fly.

syalan ba nang hulagway sa imong gi-quote.  mora lagig panda nga nabali ang color.

ano kaya ang mukha ng nagde-delete sa sarili?

samot ang labad.

Quote from: chicogon on August 07, 2013, 05:12:19 PM


Ytesski with Frs. Loy Estoque and Boy Rara both of Cogon

HAIL, FR BOY RARA!  HAIL, CLARITO!  yeheeey, kita na gyod kog latest pic ni fr boy, one of the greatest persons i've ever met.  thanks, fr chic.  i wish i could get in touch in him through email...

if your ate ging is grazie7y as i imagine she is in tb, please tell her that her that she looks great with her new short coif, fr chic. 

maibog gyod kog makapamubo ug buhok.  i find it a daring 'do.  di gyod ko kahimog mubo ug buhok kay duha akong alimpo nga dagko kaayo, kun putlan akong buhok naay duha ka flashlight magsiga sa akong ulo, huhuhu.  angayan gyod kaayo si grazie7y sa iyang hair uy.

an idealistic 20-year-old?  everyone older has been there, done that.  just ask fr chic...

how sensitive can we get? 

i'm ashamed for us.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 07, 2013, 10:56:49 AM

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Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 07, 2013, 09:19:46 AM
bakasyon grande sa TB... syamok keu.. if not threatening posts, mga dili maayong hulagway sa mga babae ang naa (of which i think way respeto sa kababainhan) ... naa'y deactivation button dire Sir Mike? kay mag deactivate na lang ko ug account... 'til we dokdok again TB Planeteers... God Bless!!!!

see you very soon, loll!  we'll really, really miss you here.  god bless.  waiting for your homecoming...

Quote from: Lollapalooza on July 30, 2013, 04:52:44 PM
hahay makawala ug gana magwork... ang akong co-worker halos 1month mag absent pareha ra ug nadawat nga sweldo sa amo nga tarong, nga kada adlaw duty, OT pa, hago pa gyuds... the issue is not the money but, we just want the finance department nga tigkwenta sa sweldo to play fair... amigahay system lagi ba... layp is so anper wans in a mant

one of the reasons gyod ni nako nga nag-alburoto ko sa una sa nag-work pa ko.  han-ok sa trabaho, buntagay pa usahay, no overtime pay, unya mas dako pag sweldo ang mopaso ra sa office.  i guess government work is really like that.  sige lang, loll, in the end, mas fulfilled baya hinoon ka.  we tend to outgrow such feelings of unfairness...

A man and his dog cool down at sunset in Lacul Morii (Lake of the Mill), after a hot day in Bucharest, Romania. (AP Photo)

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Hercules sits next to a sprinkler during a break from playing fetch at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A fountain in Rome offers a place for this pup to cool off. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

Another way to feel the wind in your fur: Catch a ride on a motorcycle in the Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Afghan Hounds race at a dog track in Kent, England â€" and, we hope, let the wind cool them down. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A border collie mix drinks from a fountain at the Town of Oyster Bay Dog Park in Massapequa, New York. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A pup finds some shade during a hot day in Mexico. (Mike Smolowe/Corbis)

A dog laps up ice cream in Skegness, England. (REUTERS/Darren Staples)

Dog days of summer

Sarah Eberspacher
August 6, 2013

We dare you to try and resist the beauty and downright adorableness of these dogs going to great lengths to stay cool.



Ruger cools off in the Conococheague Creek in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Public Opinion, Markell DeLoatch)

you love your own?  kind?

hahaha!  arang gyod ka, hubag.  oh, where i come from, gilgamesh happens to be a brand of a broom and dustpan set.  it must involve an epic general housecleaning.    

peek-a-boohuhuhuhahaha!

isog ra pod ning imong queen... how imperious naman.  

sorry, wrong title, bai hubs.  it was "sometimes... the runner stumbles".

very, very beautiful thread.  thanks, lorenz.  i'm going to copy this for my notes.  these bits are not only pearls, they are gold nuggets too.

don't you get it?  he doesn't want you to leave him!

peek-a-boohohol!

hail, hail, the gang's all here,
never mind the weather, here we are together;
hail, hail, the gang's all here,
sure we're glad that you're here, too!

In March 2012, researchers in Australia said they had bred durum wheat with a salt-loving gene whose yields were up to 25 percent greater than ordinary counterparts when grown on saline fields.

The world's population is expected to reach 9.6 billion by mid-century, from 7.2 billion today, according to UN estimates. By 2100, the tally could be 10.9 billion.

To feed this rising number at a time of worsening drought and flood will require a campaign against food waste, smarter use of land, water, fertiliser and pesticides and agricultural innovation to select higher-yield or climate-resistant strains of cereals, according to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and France's National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA).

Improvements in rice strains -- leading to a short, stubby "semi-dwarf" plant with a full head of grain -- unleashed the Green Revolution of the 1960s, boosting harvests in China and other rice-dependent countries that used to teeter perpetually on the brink of famine.

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"We are also evaluating the DRO1 performance under rain-fed lowland with the International Rice Research Institute," he said. "If we can get positive results in farmer's fields, we hope to release the variety for Asian countries. We are also going to introduce the DRO1 into leading varieties in Latin America with CIAT," the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, he said.

Without genetic technology, it would have been extraordinarily hard to have pinpointed, and then inserted, the right gene, said Uga.

"Development of GM rice plants is... one of (the) useful strategies to improve drought resistance," he said.

In January 2012, scientists in Britain and Japan said they had developed a fast-track technique, called MutMat, that identifies useful genetic variants, or mutations, in rice plants. They used it to derive a strain from Japan's Hitomebore wild rice that is resistant to salinity -- a boon for farmers whose fields have high salt content through irrigation.

The gene for this, called Deep Rooting -- dubbed DRO1 -- was spliced into a cultivar called IR64, a paddy rice plant that is grown around Asia.

The team then put the new plant through its paces, planting it and standard IR64 in upland fields in three kinds of conditions -- no drought, moderate drought and severe drought.

Moderate drought reduced yield from IR64 to just 42 percent of no-drought conditions. Severe drought destroyed it totally.

But IR64 with the DRO1 gene was almost unaffected by moderate drought. In severe drought, yield fell -- but not catastrophically -- by around 30 percent.

"Based on our results, this variety can be adapted to upland (agriculture) without irrigation," Uga said in an email exchange with AFP.

Pinoy rice variety helps Japanese develop drought-resistant crop

Agence France-Presse
08/05/2013

PARIS - Japanese biotechnologists on Sunday said they had developed a rice plant with deeper roots that can sustain high yields in droughts that wipe out conventional rice crops.

It is the third breakthrough in new cereal strains in less than two years, boosting the quest to feed the world's spiralling population at a time of worsening climate change.

Writing in the journal Nature Genetics, a team led by Yusaku Uga of the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences in Tsukuba describe how they found a remarkable gene in a rice plant cultivated in the dry uplands of the Philippines.

This rice strain, also called cultivar, is called Kinandang Patong. Its big characteristic is roots that are deep and grow straight downwards, delving into parched soil for water, as opposed to root systems that are shallow and grow out sideways in typical water-rich paddy fields.

sama sa usa ka damgo, mahanaw ra usab pagmata...

one of my favorite visayan songs!  can you hear me screaming?

with characters like us, who sez the fun had ended?

cuuuute!

i like the music.  pawa sa duka.

true-blue bol-anons gyod.  feel na feel pa ni fr chic ang kanta, wowee!

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The Hermitage Court waiter cat (Eldar Zakirov)

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The Hermitage Court Confectioner Apprentice Cat (Eldar Zakirov)

The Hermitage Court Outrunner Cat. (Eldar Zakirov)

The Hermitage Court Moor Cat. (Eldar Zakirov)