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PostHeaderIcon UP bags top recognition in an international computer programming tilt

11/26/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


For solving 10 out of 10 computer problems, the team “Mga Sogo ni E.T.) from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City bagged the 2009 ACM International Colle giate Programming Contest held at the Ateneo de Manila.

“The ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) traces its roots to a competition held at Texas A&M in 1970 hosted by the Alpha Chapter of the UPE Computer Science Honor Society. The idea quickly gained popularity within the United States and Canada as an innovative initiative to assist in the development of top students in the emerging computer science.

The ACM ICPC is a team competition consisting of three collegiate students and a coach. Each team is given a set of programming tasks (from 8 to 10 problems) to be solved in 5 hours using a standard computer and programming languages such as C, C++, and Java.”---- Manila Bulletin.(11/25/09, Calimag, M.)

Coached Eric Tambasacan, the UP team was represented by computer science students Kevin Charles Atienza and Marte Raphael Soliza, and computer engineering student John Eddie Ayson.

There were 55 teams from four countries and 23 schools joined the the ACM ICPC Manila regional contest on October 22-23, 2009. Trailing the UP students for the second place was team “Passion” from Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, in Vietnam whose members were Pham Tuan Vu, rinh Tran Dang Khoa, and Le Do Hoan Nam. Their coach was Dang Ngueyen Tien.

The third place went to team “NUSSOC1” from the National University of Singapore. Mentored by Steven Halim, the Sinngaporean team were composed of Victor Loh Bo Huai, Adhiraj Somani, and Doon Hanh Hung.

The winning of UP students indicates the talent and potential of Filipinos in the realm of programming and computer science. This is a beacon of hope for our young students to pursue challenging careers in computes. (Photo Credit; Napolinario) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Anthony Matthew Martires wins in Southern California Ballroom Competition

11/07/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


A young Phil-Am has brought pride and honor at the Southern California Ballroom Competition held at Castaways in Burbank this year.

Anthony Matthew Martires (center), 11 years old, bagged the Top Male Performer during the competition. In a dazzling performance, he won 1st Places for all 4 entries of dancing including the Tango, Waltz, Cha-cha and Rumba with dance teacher Hadas Fisher (right). Also with the young dance champ in the picture is competition judge Dmitry Chaplin (left) of “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars” TV shows. (Photo Credit: Bicol Mail)

"More than 50 male and female students from 5 dance studios in Southern California; Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties participated in the said contest. Matthew was the youngest contestant...

"The 7th grader from St. Ignatius de Loyola School in Pasadena not only joins dance competitions, he also gets invited to perform in community ballroom blitzes like the one in Alex Theater in Glendale which was a production of Christian Perry, renowned choreographer for “Dancing with the Stars” and in December ’08 Matthew was part of the dance ensemble that performed in the opening act of “Dancing with the Stars on Tour” at the Staples Center [home of the LA Lakers] in Los Angeles." ---Bicol Mail (11/05/09, Imperial, S.)

The talented son of Tony and Yeye Martires of Baao, Camarines Sur and California started dancing lessons with his mom Yeye at Arthur Murray Dance School in Pasadena at age 9. Matthew had been thinking of returning to Bicol and take his high school at the Ateneo de Naga University, in Naga City Philippines. (Photo Credit: Bicol Mail) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Bicolandia 2009 pageant winners

9/12/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Shown at the center is Patricia Shirley DL. Santos of Daraga, Albay is the winner of the Miss Bicolandia 2009 beauty contest which was held at the University of Nueva Cacerss (UNC) Sports Palace in Naga City on September 6,2009. With Ms. Santos are from left to right--- Louis Camille B. Resoles of Naga City, third runner-up; Dianne S. Necio of Iriga City, first runner-up; Melecia M. Chapman of Naga City, second runner up, and; Ellaine Ann G. Lopez of Daet, Camarines Norte, fourth runner-up. The beauty derby was spearheaded by the Naga Ctty Government and was attended by enthusiasts in the city. Source: Bicol Mail (09/11/09) (Photo Credit Randy Villaflor)=0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Venezuela bags Miss Universe 2009 crown

8/24/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Stephania Fernandez who wears a bright red gown waits for the decision of the judges during the crucial moments of the beauty pageant held in Atlantis on Paradise Island in Bahamas this Sunday, August 3. 2009. The stunning latin beauty bested candidates to win the Miss Universe 2009 title succeeding Dayana Mendoza, last year’s winner who also comes from Venezuela.

With Fernandez, the 6th to romp away the crown for her country since 1979, are finalists Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz, Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, Miss Australia Rachel Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez. Named Miss Congeniality is Miss China, Wang Jingyao while the Miss Photogenic title is given to Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej. (Photo Credits: Reuters/ Lucas Jackson; AP/ Andres Leighton) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Susan Boyle returns to the stage

6/17/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Susan Boyle, the 48 year-old phenomenal singer who came out second in the latest Britain Got Talent contest returned to sing on stage to the glee of her admiring fans. The shy, emotionally-fragile Scottish songstress who turned her fortune around by aspiring to be like the musicale theatre thespian Elaine Page was treated in a hospital for physical and emotional exhaustion after the contest ended.

According to her publicist, Boyle will join the world concert tour of contest winners in spite of the pressure she endures for her unexpected fame. In a performance last Monday, June 15, 2009, Ms. Boyle sang and received a rousing applause--- a standing ovation from a huge audience of admirers.

Fans from all over the world had been waiting for the release of her album which could come 6 months from now. A You Tube video showed her sang as an underdog which qualified her for the finals--- an astounding internet viewership to hear her soaring voice and fan adulation ensued, exceeding 100 million hits in less than two months.

RELATED BLOG: "With more than 47.7 million viewers, what’s up for new singing star Susan Boyle?" Posted by mesiamd at 4/20/2009; "Susan Boyle comes in second in the Britain Got Talent competition" Posted by mesiamd at 5/31/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Susan Boyle comes in second in the Britain Got Talent competition

5/31/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


After weeks of exhausting public scrutiny, Susan Boyle, the singing phenomenon that was the favorite to win the finals of Britain Got Talent, came second to the dance group called Diversity. Third place was awarded to saxophone player Julian Smith.

Boyle’s better rendition of Les Miserables’ I dreamed a dream did not give her enough points to win the talent contest, but nonetheless, it was received with rousing appreciation from the judges and the audience alike. Her “debut” as a singer brought 100 million hits in You Tube prompting music promoter and contest judge Simon Cowell to say: “Its the biggest phenomenon I’ve ever seen out of any of my shows.”

Soon after her Saturday performance, Boyle received a glowing endorsement from Judge Piers Morgan who said it was the "greatest performance I've seen on the history of Britain's Got Talent.” Amanda Holden, the other judge was impressed by her powerful voice.

The 48 year-old Scottish songbird with an angelic voice who lives alone with her cat in Blackburn, gamely accepted her defeat acceding that the best people win. Wearing a dark blue sequined long gown during the finals, she expressed her thanks to the people who supported her.

Having gone through a lot during the competition, including the news that she almost withdrew from the finals because of pressure, Boyle’s meteoric international fame is likely to open new opportunities to the celebrated singer. Among them, an album is what her fans are eagerly expecting. (Photo Credit: Pascal Turcotte) =0=

UPDATE: Susan Boyle was taken to a hospital Sunday, May 31, 2009, to recover from emotional and physical exhaustion brought about by her instant fame. Upon the advise of her private physician, Boyle voluntarily went to the hospital after she lost to a dance group during the finals of Britain Got Talent.

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PostHeaderIcon Susan Boyle moves ahead in her bid to win in Britain’s Got Talent contest

5/24/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The 47 year-old singing sensation who wowed the audience of Britain’s Got Talent last month has qualified for the next round in the talent contest. Susan Boyle whose stunning performance brought 60 million viewers to watch her sing in You Tube will compete on Sunday in a field of 40 contestants---- her bid to win in the final contest on May 30, 2009.

Boyle drew attention when she sang Les Miserables’ “I dreamed a dream” which charmed the TV judges and viewers alike. The plump middle-aged lady with a salt and pepper hair caught the attention of the incredulous audience because of the disparity between her appearance and her angelic voice.

"The youngest of nine children, Boyle grew up in Blackburn, a community of 4,750 people 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Edinburgh, in Scotland — a district blighted by unemployment and crime. Boyle had learning difficulties as a child and was bullied by other children. As an adult, she's struggled for work but had been a regular on her local karaoke circuit and performed in church choirs."---AP (05/23/09, Stringer D)

For the instant attention and phenomenal fame she received, Oprah Winfrey invited her to guest in her show. Boyle who enjoys global popularity had been a favorite to win the contest which is the counterpart of the American Idol in USA. (Photo Credit: Conceptmail.net) =0=

Boyle Advances to the Final Round

UPDATE: May 24, 2009---Susan Boyle once again electrified her fans with a spectacular rendition of "Memory." a song popularized in the musicale Cats. For her commanding performance she is chosen to move ahead to the finals among 8 contestants in the TV show "Britain Got Talent" on May 30. 2009.

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