Oct 3, 2008
1. Studying for an exam - 8 AM or 10 PM
Students stay late up at night not just to cram for an exam, actually without even knowing it, they take advantage of the body's circadian rhythm. Professor Michael Smolensky of University of Texas School of Public Health says memory depends on nucleic acids and these peak and valley at certain times within 24 hours, so the best time ...
Sep 26, 2008
The first half of the school year is nearly over and sem break's almost here! If you are going to the beach you might as well learn how to skimboard. Skimboarding (or skimming) is a water sport that involves riding a skimboard made out of plywood or fiberglass. Basically it is like skateboarding on the shore but without wheels.
To get started on this sport all you need is ...
Sep 22, 2008
In a study, researchers warn that radiofrequency electromagnetic waves emitted by cell phones could reduce the quality of sperm. A study was conducted that exposed semen to radio waves. The result show that exposure to these waves impair the motility and percentage of live sperm in the semen.
So guys, keep those cell phones away from your groin area.
Sep 17, 2008
A new research suggests that sipping a hot cup of coffee when feeling lonely may be a coping mechanism for social exclusion.
University of Toronto doctors conducted a study that confirmed this behavior. In an experiment the doctors had students play a ball-tossing computer game. The students were made to think they were playing with other students but in facts it is completely rigged and computerized. A group of ...
Sep 16, 2008
With tickets snatched up 3 hours after TicketNet opened shop yesterday, it seems everyone's caught the Ateneo-La Salle championship match fever. According to Inquirer's article some even camped-out during the night and that there was already a line at 4 pm.
Entering the keywords "Ateneo La Salle ticket" in eBay.ph's search box yields three results, all of which are placing Upper A tickets up for auction starting at ...
Sep 9, 2008
I stumbled upon P90x while searching for fitness programs for leaner muscles. At first I was skeptical, remembering the [tag]aerobics[/tag] fad in the 80s where everyone wore striped neon-colored leotards. So I went to their site to know more about this fitness system.
I was one of the crazy people back then who tried TaeBo. Back then it looked like a fun activity and you get to do "martial ...
Aug 29, 2008
Not everyone has a 1,000-plus square foot apartment that can house a pool table, air hockey and foosball that comes very handy during parties. With these mini pool table, air hockey and foosball, you can now! These tabletop games are available at Urban Outfitters from $40 to $50 each.