Physics, Car Crashes and Credit Cards

I was undecided on what to do the other day. I thought, "Should I study my notes or worry about the upcoming written report for our computer class?" After a few minutes, I decided to pick up a Reader's Digest from my bookcase. I saw this interesting article regarding car crashes. It is true that a lot of people get fatal injuries or even die because of car crashes.So, latest innovations and engineering was applied for more effective breaks, more secure seatbelts, airbags, etc. It's even crash tested and the results are excelllent. With a car having a lot of these safety stuff, why worry if a crash happens? (Unless you get a total wreck...that's a different story). 

Well think again....

It is not publicised much and not included in those speeding and driving ads, but loose objects(i.e. a phone, a can of sardines, heck, even a credit card) inside your car increase your risk of severe injury or even death in case a crash occurs. Even if you have a car with all the latest safety features but fail to recognize the danger of lhose loose stuff in the car, you will might even fare worse than an older car without much safety features but doesnt have loose stuff in it.

In the article, the author have safety testing experts simulate a 48 kmh head on crash using an MPV filled with loose stuff. The results are horryinfying. In one of the tests, a flying laptop was hurled by the force of the crash on the driver. If it were a true crash, the driver might have a fatal injusry.

"Being hit by a laptop obviously hurts, but how can a small thing such as a cellphone even hurt you during a crash?", I wondered to myself. Then, i realized the answer: PHYSICS...

Remember the Laws in physics? For example, I am travelling at a speed of 45 kilometers an hour with a  350 gram can of sardines behind me. Then an idiot suddenly turns up in front of me and I hit the breaks. Since I'm strapped on my seat, I stop with the car. But the can does not. It continues to move at 45 kph, hitting my neck. The speed it is travelling in PLUS it's weight packs a force similar to being punched by wrestler on the back of my neck. A deadly combination, Isn't it?

And that is just what happened to a victim on the article I'm reading. A credit card (yes, just a credit card) struck the passenger, cutting his neck open. Good thing it is just a minor injury. 

"In a crash, objects with an edge turns to blades. Blunt ones become sledgehammers"

~quoted from the article

And not only inanimate objects cause harm. Unbuckled passengers behind the front seat are a danger too. Even though you are strapped in front, the force of a hurtling person behind you may crush your windpipe against the seatbelt you are wearing. Imagine being charged by a bull behind you while you are strapped on a seat. Even though you are secure, the impact is strong enough to hurt you in so many ways...

So before driving, remeber to buckle up everything. And oh, don't speed...This might happen to you...

A Blog About and Oldies Song

Random Musings...

To those who know me well, I appreciate a wide range of musical genres, from Classical to Hip-Hop, to even a bit of Trance and House. But I tend to lean on the Classsical and Oldies, as I was brought up listening to such music. Anyway, there's this song that struck me: "Kiss me Goodbye" by Petula Clark. The song is about a girl asking for a last kiss before she let's go of her one true love. The lyrics are sad, but the music is quite happy, giving an impression that the girl is forcing herself to smile and accept what happened though she is crumbling inside. THe song had me in LSS actually, but it is a nice song, so I don't mind...

Here are the lyrics of the song...

 Kiss Me Goodbye as sung by Petula Clark

We choose it, win or lose it
Love is never quite the same
I love you, now I've lost you
Don't feel bad, you're not to blame

So kiss me goodbye and I'll try not to cry
All the tears in the world won't change your mind
There's someone new and she's waiting for you
Soon your heart will be leaving me behind
Linger awhile, then I'll go with a smile
Like a friend who just happened to call
For the last time pretend your are mine
My darling, kiss me goodbye

I know now I must go now
Though my heart wants me to stay
That girl is your tomorrow
I belong to yesterday

So kiss me goodbye and I'll try not to cry
All the tears in the world won't change your mind
There's someone new and she's waiting for you
Soon your heart will be leaving me behind
Linger awhile, then I'll go with a smile
Like a friend who just happened to call
For the last time pretend your are mine
My darling, kiss me goodbye
My darling kiss me goodbye

 

Manila Again

I can't sleep so I just decided to blog again....

Went to Manila again 3 weeks ago. This time, in the  Quiapo Area...

Quiapo is densely populated, and I can say one of the most polluted districts in Manila. But it is also one of the multifaceted as well; old crumbling buildings sit alongside big malls; Grand looking schools and buildings mingled with barong barongs, Wide boulevards and narrow crooked esquinitas; Tranquil centuries old churches watch quietly on the hustle and bustle of modern life. 

      First stop, of course in the home of the famous "Itim na Nazareno" (Black Nazarene) image, the Quiapo church. This church and its surrounding vicinity provide extreme contrasts: Iinside the quiet-ish church, religious devotees pay homage to the Lord. Outside, jeepeneys beep and blare out the latest "tagalized" version of 'Umbrella'. Fortune tellers sit alongside chidren selling sampaguita flowers and rosaries. Stalls surrounding the church sells a variety of 'Pampa' herbs - pampa regla, pamapa delay, etc.

Fronting the church is Plaza Miranda, famous for the infamous bombing that occured here. Nearby is a large mercury drug with the giant screen. It hosted telenovelas of all kinds and (i think) also hosted every Manny Paquiao bout ever aired on TV.

From the plaza, I walked to Villalobos St. Here you can see large bead shops selling beads, craft items and some sewing notions at very low prices. Vendors along the street sell fresh vegetables at killer prices too: A big bunch of asparagus tips for 40 a bundle, 3 medium sizerd brocolli heads for a hundred pesos, 5 eggplants for ten pesos and so on. But if you want more cheap prices and more buys, go straight ahead of Villalobos and go to Quinta Market. It can't be missed. Nearby the Market, under the quezon bridge are shops that sells every naitve product imaginable at reasonable prices. It is worth a visit!

From there, I walked the lenthg of Carlos Palanca St. and arrived at the LRT 1 Carriedo station. From there I walked ot Sta. Cruz Church.

Near this Church is the once famed Escolta St., center of business, commerce and shopping, before Makati took the crown. Near to it also is the Arch of goodwill, marking the entrance to Chinatown, through Ongpin St. I first took picture of Carriedo Fountain walked to Ongpin. 

Ongpin is great when you want to have food trips. all along Ongpin, there are stalls that sells all sorts of street foods. Chinese Restaurants selling delicious food also line Onpin. And Ongpin is not just all food. There are also jwellery shops here that offer Their wares at low prices (Note: Mom says it's an advantege if you know how to talk Chinese since you can get large discounts).

One Egg tart, sio pao and a few dimsums later, I reached the end of Ongpin where the Binondo Church stands today.

 I took a picture again. Just a few steps away from the church is Reina Regente St., which would lead me to a 15 minute walk to Divisoria. Since my bag is heavy with all the craft stuff and vegetables I bought, I did not grab the opportunity. I walked back to Ongpin and walked  back again to Sta. Cruz Church. Then, Near the Birdge, I noticed a nice looking building...I walked across the bridge and went near the Building....

This building is the Post Office. Nice architecture but honestly, I did not like the paint Job much. The color is just...yeah! After lingering by the nearby plaza, I noticed a familiar looking fenced area. After a few minutes, I realized that it is part of Intramuros. One thing led to another and after a quarter of an hour, I found myself within its ancient walls. I went to san agustin (again :)  )

I must say what a nice restoration work going on! No more fear of that bell tower crumbling down...after an hour of poking around the church and listening to mass, I went home. Very tiring day, but I just loved it!

 

Guess that song

Walang magawa sa bahay for now kaya nagunli ako for a day :) Para masulit, Nagpahula ako ng mga kanta sa aking BFM friends :) sa mga taga BFM na hindi nabasa ang mga text ko, try niyo hulaan to. Everyone is welcome to try :).

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Pahulaan ng mga kanta . Hulaan ang mga kanta using excerpts from the intro of the song
Round one

Oooooooooooooooooo

Oooooooooooooooooooo

Oooooooooooooooooo

Oooooooooooooooooooo

Clue: Napagtripan namin ni Jil na kantahin noong Cuilinology Class
Clue: Very Loosely realated sa course namin


Round 2

Tok, tok, tok, tok…
Dadada um da um dadada daum daum
Dadada um da um dadada daum daum


Clue: P.E. Namin


Round 3
Tenten tenenenen, tenenenen
Ieeeeeeeye ieeeeye.
Tenten tenenenen, tenenenen
Ieeeeeeeye ieeeeye.

Clue: Kanta ni Britney. Nakablue siya in one part of the music vid.


Round 4

Bom!
Tigidong tigidong tigidong…

Clue: naging fave song ko 
Clue: Involves a food item na ayaw ko na matandaan dahil sa buwisit na S. Francesco Food Festival.


Round 5:
Tin Tin Tintitin, tin titin, tin tin tin tin tin tin tin…
Clue: Senti siya
Clue: Piano intro itong tinype ko dito
Clue: Hindi siya “A thousand Miles”

Round 6:
Ten ten, ten ten, ten ten , ten ten
Ting ting ting ting!
Ten ten, ten ten, ten ten, ten ten
Ting ting ting ting!

Clue: One word title
Clue: Tatlong artists ang nagperform nito


Round 7:
aaAAaaAAaa
aaAAaaAAaa
aaAAaaAAaa
(aaAAaaAAaa)
(aaAAaaAAaa)
(aaAAaaAAaa)
Clue: Isan g kinakaaliwan naming parte sa isang Disney movie


Round 8: May words na sa intro ng song na ito kaya inedit para mas challenging…
JZHENGT!
Tinininininini…
Hm hm hm hm hm HM!
Talayin tumi tumi, talayin tumi tumi.

Tinininininini…
Hm hm hm hm hm HM!
Talayin tumi tumi, talayin tumi tumi.

Clue: Isa sa pinaka ayaw na kanta ni Jil 
Clue: May version nito sa Tagalog.


Round nine: Maraming di makakrelate dito pero alam kong Makakarelate si Mycca dito
Tik…
Tiktik….
Tiktik(Boog!)
TikTIk(Boog!)
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-- --!
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Clue: Mycca naku pag di mo pa nahulaan hehehehe ;)
Clue: Marami ang kumannta sa number na to.
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1) Ung nakaktuwang “ohhh” sound sa “What’s your Flavor” na kanta
2) One Step at a Time 
3) Toxic
4) Milkshake
5) Only Hope
6) Yeah
7) Ang nakakaaliw na vocals ni Giselle sa movie na Enchanted
8) Low
9) Cellblock Tango