Amazing People and Events

Christmas is Coming

2016-12-10T22:39:00.000-08:00

It's been quite a while since I've last posted an article here on my blog. Sadly, I've lost internet connection at home. Hopefully, I'd be able to get a new connection as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I'm using our church's DSL connection while the church kids are having their Christmas Party in church.

It feels good that I can greet everyone who can drop by this blog a very merry Christmas. We celebrate Christ's birth and the dawn of God's salvation, may we be able to share and express God's love to everyone we encounter. Merry Christmas to all in advance....

Earth’s Core: Inge Lehmann

2015-05-13T08:27:00.000-07:00

Inge Lehmann

I am working on some content research online today when I notice Google Doodle with a split globe. Inge Lehmann is celebrating her 127th birthday today. I am a bit intrigued as to who is this woman. For Google to give a big attention to her with a Google Doodle, she must be someone very important in history that people should remember her.

I quickly typed her name on the Google word box to see who she was. In a matter of millisecond, I discovered that she discovered the earth’s inner core.

She was a seismologist and geophysicist from Denmark. She grew up in Østerbro, one of the ten official districts of Copenhagen. According to Lehmann, the biggest influences of her academic studies were her father Alfred Lehmann, who was an experimental psychologist, and Hanna Adler, her high school teacher.

Mathematics was the focus of her education in the University of Copenhagen and University of Cambridge. However, because of weak physical condition, her schooling became irregular. After a year in Cambridge, she went home to rest for a while. In the succeeding years, she was able to work in an actuary office (actuary is a person who compiles and analyzes statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums- google) where she developed her computing skill. Eventually, she went back to Copenhagen University and finished her magisterii in mathematics and physical science in just two years. Later, she became an assistant to the professor of actuarial science in the University of Copenhagen.

After her stint in the insurance business, she worked as an assistant to geodesist Eric Norlund who assigned her to set up seismic observatories in Denmark and in Greenland. Later, after passing the exam in geodesy, she became the state geodesist and head of the seismology department of the Geodetic Institute of Denmark. Among the leading seismologists, that time was Charles Richter.

She became popular in the field of seismology by her observation of a seeming discontinuity in seismic waves at depths of 220±30 km beneath, continents although not usually under oceans and are not appearing in internationally averaged studies immediately. Seismologists called this Lehmann Discontinuity.

In 1936, she proposed, according to her study and observation of seismic data that the earth has as an inner core, which is distinct in properties from the outer core. She concludes that the earth's core is not a solitary liquefied sphere.

She died at the age of 104.

People with such superior mathematical ability are amazing. They are gifted. Lehmann was gifted with mathematical skill and she used it for the benefit of science and seismology. I wish everyone would use their gifts too for the benefit of earth and people living on it, not to earn a Google Doodle for ourselves, but to make our life meaningful. At least, we walk on earth not just as passing shadows that are unperceived and unnoticed but with big and wide footsteps that are worth remembering and following.

Image Credit: Wikipedia.Org

The Most Beautiful Face in the World

2015-04-02T01:31:00.001-07:00

I don’t know but this past few months I have been wondering, that if ever I would have a child, how he or she would look like. Of course, it also depends on how the mother would look like. Well, I might have a little problem with that.

I have tried playing with online sites that tries to predict how your baby would look like by just uploading the pictures of the dad and mom. I’m quite satisfied with the result especially using the pictures of gorgeous celebrities available on the site. Whew! They’re beautiful! Although, merely fantasy on my part.

Then, this Yahoo news item has caught my attention. The most beautiful face is a product of a computer program. It’s fun to see. I will not be surprised if there will be a movie soon about cloning a human being. Having the finest genes that would form the best features any person can ever have but without a soul..... That would arouse any inquisitive mind.... I think I’m tempted to start the script.... No copying this is my idea, hahaha.....

Ashleigh and Pudsey

2014-06-11T05:05:00.000-07:00

A dance with a dog act is not very unusual in public performances. There have been many talented dogs that I have seen perform great antics in the past but this one, or Pudsey is one for the books. Actually, the choreography looks simple but the way Ashleigh and Pudsey has done it, it seems that Pudsey could follow choreography in a way a human does!

Of course, the credit goes to Ashleigh for being a good master and teacher. Making a dog remember those intricate movements is simply amazing!

Kindness and Gratitude

2014-02-03T06:20:00.000-08:00

I have seen this video on my friend's FB wall. It is a Thai short film but the story is clear to all who would view it regardless of the language. The story is all about kindness and benevolence and how people respond to it in gratitude. This is a must see movie. Thanks for the post...

Post by Trinikid.

My Birthday 2014

2014-01-13T13:30:00.000-08:00

It's amazing to see a special birthday greeting on the Google search engine. I really don't know how they do it but it makes Google users like me feel special even if I have turned 43 years old today.

Getting old is of course inevitable and inescapable but it should add another year of triumph over life's tests and trials. It might not be something to look forward to in terms of grey hair but it is part of life's journey that we all need to enjoy.

Typhoon Haiyan Video

2013-12-02T04:25:00.000-08:00

Typhoon Haiyan or Yolanda in the Philippines has been the worst cyclone that hits Philippine archipelago in years. It could be the worst and catastrophic natural disaster since the tidal wave in Mindanao in the seventies.

The death toll has risen to approximately 6,000 dead. The typhoon has not only uprooted trees, brought down power and telephone lines, torn houses, roofs and facades. It has also uprooted people from their homes and towns, and estranged them from their families. Yolanda has shattered window glasses and children's dreams.

However, as long as we keep our heads up high in faith, we can survive this debacle. As long as we set aside differences and offer our hands to help in anyway we can, we can rise again. Thanks to those who have been gracious and benevolent in helping those who have been affected by this devastating typhoon. May God richly bless them.

Post by Kevin Ray N. Chua.

Finn the Dog

2013-10-22T03:03:00.002-07:00

This is Finn the dog. One of the best pets I have ever seen. Actually, I do not know if this good-looking dog is a he or a she but I believe that you will admire his/her intelligence. It is not everyday that I see a dog who can get a harness and toys. Perhaps, Finn has a great trainer... Kudos! Kuya Boyet! Amazing Pet!

Google Celebrates 15 Years

2013-09-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

Today’s Google Doodle is amazing. It features a “hitting the pot” game among children’s parties. I have tried a few hits. It is fun to be like a child again. However, I am curious about why such is up on the Google site.

I have learned that Google is celebrating its 15 years. It is amazing that only after such a time, the largest internet search engine has grown into a huge influence and part particularly in putting up strategies for online internet marketing.

On its 15th year, Google has announced a change in its search algorithm. From Caffeine, that focuses much on ranking, they are now using a new engine, the Hummingbird, which focuses more on indexing.

According to an article by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer:

"Hummingbird is primarily aimed at giving Google's search engine a better grasp at understanding concepts instead of mere words, Singhal said.

The change needed to be done, Singhal said, because people have become so reliant on Google that they now routinely enter lengthy questions into the search box instead of just a few words related to specific topics.

With the advent of smartphones and Google's voice-recognition technology, people also are increasingly submitting search requests in sequences of spoken sentences that resemble an ongoing conversation. That trend also factored into Google's decision to hatch Hummingbird." (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/google-retools-internet-search-engine-20386206)

Users of Google Adwords and Google Adsense might need more information about this huge change. However, the ordinary internet searcher only wants credible and fast results for their queries. That is the most important thing that they need from any search engine.

How this change will affect the internet life remains to be seen... Happy Birthday Google!

Ron Mueck: Realist Sculptor

2013-06-27T03:35:00.000-07:00

Ron Mueck

About a year ago, I have received an email from a friend about magnificent, realistic sculptures. They look so real in every detail. The facial contour, hair growth, skin tone and shape of the body and face look perfect except for one thing: the size. The sculptures are oversized.

The sculptor is Ron Mueck. He is from Australia but he is working in United Kingdom as a hyperrealist sculptor. He has worked as a puppeteer before on children’s television and films. If you will recall the classic, fantasy movie, Labyrinth in 1986, one of the creatures in the film is a good beast named Ludo. Well, Ron Mueck has voiced over that character.

Later, Mueck has moved to London and put up his own company. He uses animatronics for advertising agencies. In 1996, he has shifted to the arts. One of his first sculptures is the Dead Dad, a sculpture representation of his father’s corpse.

Dead Dad

Mask II

His others works are Mask II, a large sculpture of a man’s head. It seems like a self-portrait. Another is In Bed, a huge sculpture of a woman lying in bed and so many others. In fact, in the email that I have received, there is a picture of one of his creations; a big stout man.

Ron Mueck is one of the best realist sculptors of our time.

In Bed

Image Credit:
Ron Mueck's Image: http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/under-the-skin/2010/01/22/1263663153503.html
Dead Dad Image: http://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/2012/05/dead-dad/

Nick Vujicic: Live in Manila

2013-05-19T01:36:00.000-07:00

Nick Vujicic, the man with no arms ang legs, is here in Manila for "Unstoppable Tour" Live. I have missed this Spirit-filled conferences. I would love to meet this courageous person up in person but anyway, even if it would most likely not going to happen (at least, at this time), I would still like to press the last day, which will be tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Nick has been a great inspiration to many. If a man in his situation has accomplished great things for the Lord, how much more could those who have complete body!

For those who can still attend, don't miss the once in lifetime opportunity.

A Four-Year-Old Piano Virtuoso

2013-05-09T20:49:00.000-07:00

A special friend of mine sent me in FB a video of a four-year-old boy who plays piano like a master.

I can’t help but admire the kid’s musical prowess. I’ve been playing piano in church for so many years now but I cannot play the way this child does. It’s a bit embarrassing on my part (Haha).

The piano is a combination of strings and percussion. You need to strike the keys hard enough to make the hammer strike the strings to produce sound and for the kid’s tender little fingers to walk up and down the piano keys with agility strength and ease, it is simply awesome.

Gil Zamora: Amazing Forensic Artist

2013-05-03T00:05:00.000-07:00

I have been perusing Facebook friends’ accounts from the FB Home page when I see this video. The video has a title: “Forensic artist draws how a woman sees herself vs. how others see her” and it has intrigued me just like the other videos in my previous posts so I have viewed it. What could be the result?

The artist is interviewing different women about how they will describe their faces, basically, how they see themselves and then he is asking them to describe the women that they have met on their way in.

After the exercise, he hanged the sketches so the women could see and examine the difference between how they see themselves and how others see them.

Interestingly, the conclusion is they look more beautiful than how they see themselves. Great artist in Mr Gil Zamora! He is an FBI trained Forensic Artist. Great job!

Mars One: Migrating to Mars

2013-04-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

I don’t know if this is true but it seems legitimate. What I really don’t know is if the applicants for this human settlement in planet Mars are firmly decided.

This is an amazing development in space science. A US company is building a human settlement in planet Mars? Decades ago, this would have been preposterous and ridiculous! In this time and age, the idea seems welcome to many.

The application fee is even less than $50 bucks and if I remember it right, there are already 10,000 applicants to this ambitious project but I cannot blame those who are skeptical. It’s just a one-way trip, there’s no turning back. You just can’t change your mind while on your way up to the red planet.

I just can’t help but wonder, “Will there still be internet out there?” “Can they still communicate with their family through Skype or Facebook even occasionally?” Whew!

What is sure I guess is that the training to qualify for the trip will never be easy.

Below is the official website of Mars One Project
http://applicants.mars-one.com/

You Tube’s April Fools’ Day Joke

2013-04-01T05:15:00.001-07:00

It seems that many netizens have bitten the prank.

Well, I must say that it was a well-done prank. It looked true and very convincing but of course, it was something unbelievable to be true. There were viewers who left comments expressing sadness about what could had been a gloomy development.

It’s April Fools’ Day once again!

There was even news that Google had announced that people could now use their nose for searching the net using Google notes. I just don’t know how the Google users accepted the news.

Once in a while, it’s fun to make hilarious or even silly jokes on people. However, we should be sure that by doing so, we are not hurting or damaging peoples’ lives.

Emmanuel Kelly's Amazing Mom!

2013-03-22T03:49:00.000-07:00

While I am perusing a friend’s Facebook account, I have come across this video post, which says, “Very inspiring person... please hold your tears”. Apparently, my FB friend has liked it from the Amazing Videos FB Fan Page. I have felt a little curious so I have clicked on the video link.

I can't upload here the video from Amazing Videos, I just embedded the same video from YouTube

It is an episode from The X-Factor TV program, which features “Emmanuel Kelly”, a 17-year-old young man from Australia but is originally from Iraq, who dreams to become a professional singer despite a congenital physical deformity. His left arm and leg have not developed normally and he could not walk straight. His brother has almost a similar condition.

One of the judges has asked about his age. He said he is not sure because when his mother has taken him from an orphanage in Iraq, he does not have any birth certificate or passport. He must have been born in the middle of a war zone. His story has moved the judges and people watching. He has sung, “Imagine” by John Lennon. He has sung it really well moving the crowd and has cheered for him.

His bravery is indeed, amazing. He is not afraid to face the world in spite of how he looks compared to the other good-looking contestants. He knows what he wants and he has the boldness to pursue it. He is truly admirable.

However, if there is someone I must commend more, it his MOTHER, Mrs Kelly. I have missed his mother’s name but just the same, as Emmanuel has said, “My hero is my mother”... Normally, people would want beautiful children so they would most likely choose beautiful kids but this woman, has chosen two helpless, abandoned and deformed kids to become her children. She has raised them as normal children and have grown up full of love and acceptance. Now, they have learned to accept themselves and have gained full courage to face the world because they have a family who has given them the assurance that they are normal and loveable individuals.

To me, that is the most amazing thing.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns!

2013-02-12T19:38:00.001-08:00

Image: fallibleblogma.com

Today is Ash Wednesday, a very important date for Roman Catholics and Christians around the world. This day marks the start of the Lenten season, the sacrifice and passion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Catholics wear ash crosses on their foreheads as a symbol that God has formed man from ash and to ash, he will return when he dies.

For the Roman Catholics, this year’s Ash Wednesday is not only a day for sorrowful reflection because of Christ’s death but also because their supreme pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI has resigned from the papacy due to health reasons. This is the fourth time in the entire history of the Holy Roman Empire that a pope has resigned from his position as Bishop of Rome. The first is St. Clement I. The second is Celestine V in 1294 who has occupied the papacy for only six months. He has resigned because he has felt that he is not suitable for the position. The third is Pope Gregory XII in 1415. He has resigned at that time as a sacrificial gesture to heal the Great Western Schism reigning at that time.

(info: http://www.romereports.com)

A flash of lighting is seen over St.Peter's Basilica during a rainstorm at Vatican in this picture provided by Ansa on February 11, 2013. Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church on Monday when he announced he would stand down, the first pope to do so in 700 years, saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to carry on. REUTERS/ANSA/ Alessandro Di Meo ( VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) ATTENTION EDITORS - NO COMMERCIAL USE. NO MAGS. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. ITALY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ITALY

However, a strange coincidence has happened in Rome after the pontiff has announced his resignation. A lightning flash has struck over St Peter’s Basilica night of February 11, 2013. Those who believe in divine signs might connect the extraordinary incident with the pope’s resignation. It is indeed a strange occurrence.

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation from papacy will be one of the biggest news events this year and perhaps even in this decade.

Image Credit: "Lightning Over St. Peter's Basilica" Images are from Yahoo News!

Linked-In Celebrates 200M Members

2013-02-11T00:54:00.001-08:00

Linked-In is celebrating an astounding achievement of reaching 200 million members world-wide. I have have received an email from Linked-In that I am among the first 500,000 members in the Philippines.

Perhaps, I don't need to explain what Linked-In is to netizens or to those who immerse themselves deeply into the blogosphere but still, for those who are not so involved with social media or those who are in Facebook alone, Linked-In is another social media site where users can connect with colleagues, friends and people who share the same interests.

It is a good site for professionals or people who are looking for business opportunities and for those who would like to offer services. It is essential too even for those who would just like to connect with old and new friends alike.

I must admit I have not been very active in Linked-In because I have no professional career to boast about but I am happy to connect with friends through Linked-In. It has been a wonderful experience.

Who is Stan Lee?

2013-02-10T01:31:00.001-08:00

A new local TV show that features Stan Lee’s Super humans has intrigued me. I have been wondering who Stan Lee is and how he connects with the super humans that the show features. However, it has taken me some time before I could lift my fingers and key in his name in the Wikipedia search box.

The information I‘ve got has amazed me big-time. He is one of the creators of Marvel Comics Superheroes: Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic 4, Iron Man, Thor, and many other fictional characters. He has been the president and chairperson of Marvel Comics. Under his leadership, he has successfully expanded the company from a small division of a publishing house into a multimedia corporation (info from: Wikipedia).

In 1971, The United States Department of Health has commissioned Marvel Comics and its editor-in-chief, Stan Lee to make a story about drug abuse. Guess what story he has done? He has written a three-part Spiderman Story wherein he portrays drug use as dangerous!

Interestingly, at that time, the Comics Code Authority (CCA) still exercises regulation on all comic stories in publication and it bans any depiction of drug use in a comic story. CCA has disapproved Stan Lee’s Spiderman story because of that.

Stan Lee has defied CCA ruling and has proceeded with publishing the Amazing Spiderman feeling that the Department of Health is behind him. As we can expect, the public has received the story well.

Stan Lee has headed a major update in the CCA code. It has allowed depictions of drug use for as long as the story will present it as a vicious habit.

The Comics Code Authority, however has lost its power over the comic industry when in 2011, the major comic book publishers has withdrawn from using the CCA Code, which has rendered CCA defunct.

The Oldest Living Worker in UK

2013-02-02T03:13:00.000-08:00

Jim Clements, 100 years old and is still working at Active Security in Harlow, Essex. He is an amazing centenarian. Many of the centenarians that I hear are already weak and sickly but this cool dude is strong enough to continue working.

As he describes life at work, he says, "It's been really very good for me because any little thing that I couldn't overcome, they'd help me out in any way. I appreciate every day of it actually, since I've been here."

His co-workers say that they are like an extended family and they have looked out for him. They have high respect for the elderly worker.

Jim Clements is truly an inspiration to fellow elderly. Old life does not need to be a bore and that there is life after retirement indeed. Maybe not all people at his age remains as strong as he, still, he shows that people can find ways of making life worthwhile and meaningful in whatever situation they may be.

The challenge to the youth is how they can keep their bodies healthy enough to reach a century strong and active.

2012 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Photos

2013-01-18T19:31:00.001-08:00

Last November 28, 2012, a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse occured. I was a bit curious about how the moon would loook that night. Just right after dinner, the moon showed up across the sky from our location. It was a great chance to capture the scene but unfortunately, I didn’t have a good camera. Only a Cherry Mobile D2 camera phone was available so I took pictures with it.

However, I haven’t been able to post the pictures right away. I know this is two months late but I’ve decided to post it anyway.

According to experts, the next penumbral lunar eclipse would be on April 2013. Hopefully, by that time, I’d be able to capture the cosmic event with a better camera.

What is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse?

“Although the Moon is a dark object, it can be seen in the sky most of the time because its surface reflects the Sun's rays back to Earth. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon but the three celestial bodies do not form a perfectly straight line. The Moon then travels through the outer part of the Earth's shadow (penumbra). This means that all of the Moon's visible surface still receives some direct sunlight - but the Earth obscures parts of the Sun, as seen from the Moon” (http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/penumbral-lunar-eclipse.html).

Pacquiao’s Defeat

2012-12-10T01:46:00.001-08:00

Pacquiao’s Defeat

Image Credit:

http://tvwinx.com/

I was not able to watch the fight live yesterday. We were in church and we attended an important church activity. We got home at around two-thirty in the afternoon; just in time for the delayed telecast. It was already on the explosive third round when Marquez scored the first knock down of the match.

At that time, a friend already text-ed me that Pacquiao lost by knock out in the sixth round. I was a bit shocked and was still expecting that I misunderstood the message. So I went on to see the succeeding rounds.

I felt Pacquiao was in control of the match. He was at his usual agility, speed and strength. When he scored a knock out in the fifth round and almost pulverized Marquez with one-two combinations, which left the Mexican fighter bleeding on his face, I thought I just misunderstood the text message I received earlier.

Finally, in the sixth round, I felt Pacquiao was smoking hot. I thought I saw Marquez’ mouth piece even sliding out. Toward the final seconds, I was convinced Manny was winning the fight big time. Suddenly, I saw him fall face down almost lifeless. I was stunned! It was dreadful! Manny was hit by a lucky punch! It was unbelievable!

I do not mean to offend Marquez and his followers. I say it is a lucky punch because I feel that it has come just by accident. I do not mean to undermine Marquez’ skill and the effort he has put into his training. I also believe he deserves the victory this time.

Obviously, Manny became too reckless in this fight. Perhaps over confidence got the better of him. If there will be a next fight between the two gallant fighters, Manny should keep this lesson in mind.

New Blogging Promotion Tools

2012-11-24T00:51:00.000-08:00

I think so many things have happened in the blogosphere since I have been thrown into a compulsory blogging vacation. It’s only now that I have learned that Entrecard has closed shop. I used to be an Entrecard user although I have not been very diligent in doing the clicks. Even so, I can say that the Entrecard widget has helped promote my blog in the worldwide web. Best regards to the developers.

I must admit that I miss Adgitize. It has offered the perfect blogging tool for bloggers both for professional and amateur. In fact, my blog posting have started to decline since Adgitize has ceased operation. Where else can a blogger earn points by just posting an article and then convert those points into dollars?

With Adgitize and Entrecard gone, I need new blogging promotion tools, which I can use to promote my blogs. Of course, Google Adwords is still a perfect choice but I don’t have much to spend. Besides, I do not run a business blog.

The only free ad service I know is Ads by Project Wonderful although I have not actually maximized my ad campaigns there. Perhaps, having a little more diligence in exploring more possibilities and making those possibilities work positively would make a big difference.

Motherboard Again!

2012-11-23T01:58:00.003-08:00

Perhaps you have noticed that it’s been quite a while since the last time I have posted an entry here on my blog and to all my blogs for that matter. Well, my computer has bagged down once again due to motherboard failure. It’s less than a year since the last time it has happened.

Thank God the warranty still good ‘cause I don’t have that much to spare. Incidentally, I am also rushing a script for our church play when it breaks down the last time. I am happy that I’m able to borrow a laptop from a neighbor so I could finish the script in time for the rehearsals.

ASRock N68C-S UCC

Actually, I know I have completed the script even before my system shut down and I even have sent a copy to our stage play director but for unknown reasons, it seems that I have not saved it properly. I have lost two pages toward the ending. I’ve had to finish the script from a borrowed laptop to complete the story.

Anyways, the important work has been done successfully. Although, I think I really need to upgrade my PC to the latest model. I'm still on a single core but hopefully, I can get a 6-Core board. I just don't know when.

Sally Ride Dies at 61

2012-07-25T22:51:00.000-07:00

Sally Ride c/o Wikipedia

The first American woman to fly in space aboard space shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride has died last Monday, June 23 after many months of battling pancreatic cancer. Her achievement as a physicist and NASA astronaut has brought her among the modern day heroes America salutes. Her contribution to her field and the inspiration she has stimulated among Americans particularly American women is utterly outstanding. She is the only person who has become a member of an investigating panel that has probed over two space shuttle accidents- Challenger and Columbia.

Barack Obama, President of the United States, no less has paid tribute to the late astronaut:

“Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sally Ride. As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model. She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools. Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sally’s family and friends.”

Being a woman is never a hindrance from earning respect and prominence in a field where men normally dominates. She is an amazing woman who has earned a legacy with her undoubtedly great contribution to the field of science and math.