Adult Stem Cells Technology - Another Outstanding Breakthrough in Science

In one of my previous posts, I've tackled about potential medical benefits that you could get from umbilical cord blood cells, so having given a chance to write about stem cell technology is not new to me. I don't see it as sensitive issue to post here in my blog and as a matter of fact, I want to post new medical issues not only to educate my readers but to keep myself informed of the new, exclusive and revolutionary breakthrough in medical sciences. So, what it is that I am talking about stem cell technology. For those of you who still do not know what is this technology, particularly women, it involves stem cells found in menstrual blood. I know most women, and most likely, men, see menstrual blood as an icky, gross, unsanitary waste. But, C'elle, the company behind this technology, wants you to see it from being the unsanitary waste into totally new instrument to save or extend lives.

Yes, you read it right. According to research done by C'elle, our menstrual blood contains cells that can be potentially used for future therapeutic developments and even possibly treat major diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. I remember the dad of my childhood friend. He went through the difficulty of fighting diabetes. Though his family sent him off for treatments, those weren't enough to survive or even live longer. I wish, this stem cell technology was discovered and studied earlier, so he could have benefited from this medical technology. I am not telling you, guys, that it is too late. With ultra-modern technologies of today, everything is possible now. Let's start realizing that by visiting C'elle site. You can read C'elle Client Testimonial for more information how this technology must not be ignored now. You can as well find the many diseases that adult stem cells, as well as placenta and umbilical cord, can cure in this About the Science section.

Cute Tag: The Things I've done

Thanks Rizza for letting me do this tag. God bless you always:-) I apologize for this very much delayed post.


Rule:
Place an X by all the things you've done, or remove the X from the ones you have not.

This is for your entire life!

Gone on a blind date
Skipped school X
Seen someone die X
Been to Florida
Been to Mexico
Been on a plane X
Been lost X
Been on the opposite side of the country X
Gone to Chicago
Swam in the ocean
Felt like dying X
Cried yourself to sleep X
Played cops and robbers when I was little
Recently colored with crayons
Sang karaoke X
Paid for a meal with only coins X
Did something you told yourself you wouldn't X
Made prank phone calls
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose X
Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Danced in the rain X
Written a letter to Santa Claus X
Been kissed under the mistletoe
Watched the sun rise with someone you care about X
Blown bubbles X
Made a bonfire on the beach X
Crashed a party X
Gone roller-skating
Gone Ice-skating
Gone skinny dipping

1. Nick-name? Jirl
2. Mother's nickname? Salve
3. What is your favorite drink? Water, Coffee
4. Tattoos? None
5. Piercing? Ears
6. How much do you love your job? You mean, my blogging/freelance job? I've fun with it...
7. Birthplace: Legazpi
8. Favorite vacation spot? Beach, Old Cities or Municipalities
9. Ever been to Africa? Nope
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes
11. Ever been on TV? Yes
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Nope
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes, but actually with a tri-wheel vehicle and a minor one as well.
14. Was it your fault? I guess so.
15. 2 Doors or 4 Doors? Tricy's bumper
16. Salad dressing? None
17. Favorite pie? Egg Pie
18. Favorite number? 26
19. Favorite movies? Many
20. Favorite holiday? Christmas
21. Favorite dessert? Leche Flan
22. Favorite food? Lumpia Shanghai, Pancit Guisado, Siomai (I'm hungry!)
23. Favorite day of the week? Friday
24. Favorite brand of Body soap?
25. Favorite TV show! Dalja's Spring
26. Favorite smell?
27. What do you do to relax? Sleep
28. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? I love and miss you all!
29. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Married to My Other Half, with 1 or 2 kids (a boy and a girl)
30. What do you do when you are bored? Play computer games, browse internet, watch tv, sleep
31. Furthest place you will send this message. London
32. Who will respond the fastest? Let's see
33. Who will LEAST likely respond? Again, let's see

And now it's time to pass this tag to Bhem, Lyn, Sally, Mina

My Metrobank Account Is Empty!!! Waahh!!!

I'm feeling very, very nervous today. I don't know if I am the recent victim of online bank account hackers. Just barely an hour ago, I went to UCPB's ATM to withdraw money from my Metrobank account. I knew I still had funds in that account, at least Php3,550 (ate lot's money and her payment for her purchases here in the PI), and another Php2,558 (transferred from my paypal fund). After keying in the amount I wanted to withdraw, the monitor tells that I had insufficient funds! Waaahhh!!! What happened! I didn't want to believe it, so I pulled the receipt from the machine. BUT, written on it was Php38. Not giving in to my fear, though there were butterflies already fluttering their wings in my stomach, I repeated all the process. But still, no insufficient funds! I quickly rushed to this nearest internet shop to check my Metrobank online account. But the same, no fund! I opened my Paypal account, and according to my transaction history, transfer of Paypal fund to my Metrobank online account was completed. Meaning, the fund must be reflected in my Metrobank Savings account by this time. But, wh******ck has happened!!! My funds were all gone and left was only Php38!!! I refuse to think this is another case of online hacking, so tomorrow, I am going to Metrobank office to inquire/complain. But, guys, please! Please help me pray this isn't going to be a nightmare. Huhuhu! I badly need funds now! I am an unemployed individual, a full-time student who is dependent on her father's financial help. Occurrence like this is the last thing I would wish to happen:( :( :(

Why Do You Need Cisco Certification?

For those who want to get an employment in an IT or outsourcing company, better be armed with a Cisco certification to get higher chances of landing a position with a higher compensation. This was what I learned from some of my colleagues who earned Training Certificates from Cisco. They told me that they got the job fairly easier than the others since most of IT and outsourcing companies prefer employees who have finished training programs from this Networking Academy. Though some may be prepared because of their experience in IT companies, still you got more edge if you are a Cisco graduate and the certificate is included in your list of credentials.

Lots of my friends were IT enthusiasts and Computer Science graduates. But, in terms of potentials in the IT companies, they got relatively little chances to securing jobs from them. I also knew some younger people who are very enthusiastic about securing IT jobs. But the same, I doubt if they could have more pots of luck in this industry. Why? Because, they lack the must-have Cisco Certificate. So, being the empathetic friend that I always am, I always advise them to look for schools that have partnered with Cisco Learning Network here in our place. I knew some popular Universities and Schools have affiliated with Cisco, so it isn't as difficult finding this Learning Network as it was during my much-younger years. So, guys, check that out in your place and find the right training program which suits your needs best. By the way, they offer different IT programs, so I know there is one that you will find best for you.

July 24 - Unforgettable First Day, Preliminary Exams

Today marked the start of our preliminary examinations. I have a schedule at 8:45-9:45AM. I have another at 1:00-3:00PM. The first one went well, no problems or any hassles arose in between. More so, I'm confident that I passed the exam. It was easy. After the first exam, I went home to freshen myself up (the temperature's so high up in school), and eat lunch. At 12:30PM, I was on my way to AUL. I was almost late when I reached the gate of the University, so I hurried my pace so I'd be in the assigned examination room right on time.

But that did not happen...

What did?

You'll never imagine it!

I already noticed the way I walked was kind of a little weird after covering like 25meters from the gate of the school, but ignored it for my mind was fully-occupied of the exams. When I was more than halfway of the distance from the gate to the assigned room, it was then that I started to feel there's really something wrong.

My shoes (with 2.5 inches heel), or rather the pressure/weight I put on the shoe on my left leg, turned jelly. Feeling my stomach with butterflies already, I checked by looking down at it behind me.

Good lord, was I so aghast to find out the heel on my right pump had actually come loose! I was aware that, any more pressure put on it, the heel goes off. So, I did not anymore attempt of going further. Instead, turned left and quickly got my weak walk up the little ramp that goes up the ladies room to further examine the thing. I was fortunate enough that there was only a few people and I don't think they understood my predicament; HOWEVER, panic was already rising in me as I knew there's no way I could fix it, and sweat was starting to form on my face.

As soon as I got inside one of the cubicles in the comfort room, I tried to fix the pump's heel but it already gave in. The damn heel even went off completely after several tries of fixing! The temperature suddenly and ridiculously went impossibly high, although it wasn't as hot inside. I tried to remember what the girl did when she experienced the same thing on one of Mentos TV commercials, but my pump shoes are not the kind that you could take off the heels, and use them like they were flat shoes. No, it's simply impossible!

It was a good thing that Annie, a high school best friend, is a regular employee at the finance department of the University, and she rushed in to my aide after sending her a text message. She was always a dependable person in cases like this, but she was laughing hard at my predicament when she brought me a pair of slippers and got me a tri-wheel vehicle so I could go home and change.

As anticipated, I wasn't able to take my Chemistry examination because of that "little accident..."

When I got home, I changed my uniform into civilian clothes. Next, went to the mall to buy a new pair. I got myself a nice, little, black pumps; but, whew! The cost! I also went back to school to ask for a special examination. Thanks to my Chemistry instructor, she allowed me to take it at that very moment. It was really embarrassing; but, heck! I knew I'm not the only person to experience such, ayt?

But, of course, there are lessons.

Ladies, remember these two things:

First, always check your things before leaving.

Second, if you feel like there's something wrong or suspicious in any of your things, trust your instinct that there really is.

So, there! Today was just one of my unforgettable and embarrassing predicaments. I have many of them, mind you. lol!

How about you? Do you have any to tell?:-)

Preserving Your Newborn's Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Can Save Lives

This is a very important message to all expectant mothers. Don't you know that preserving your newborn's umbilical cord blood stem cells has a lot of potential medical benefits that can help not only you and your family but other people as well? In fact, these preserved cells can extend lives. You can visit the site of Cryo-Cell International for more information of this matter. They have this mission of educating parents, especially the expectant mothers, about how Cryo-Cell can provide innovative and safe solutions regarding cord blood banking. The company currently has more than 150,000 cord blood samples already in its cord blood stem cell bank.

To see how it works, you can read the story of how a family survived their son Nicolas, who was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma, through the help of Cryo-Cell at this site. It came at the time the mother was in her pregnancy, so the situation became very difficult. They tried some treatments including Chemotherapy, but none work on the child. Thankfully, with the help of Cryo-Cell International, Inc., which stored the newborn Nathaniel's umbilical cord blood and used for the treatment, Nicolas is now enjoying his childhood.

Now, why don't we start saving lives? Personally speaking, this company has a great cause by simply offering ways how you can do this. But, as I'm sure not all of you has learned of this innovative medical solution, we can start by visiting the company's site and then enrolling in its Cryo-Cell U-Cord Service, which is available in several options.

Slow Connection At AUL's Internet Facility!

For the third time, I am using up what's left of my paid internet-time here at school. Today's one of those days that internet connection is not cooperating with us students. It's so slow I could have slept here while waiting for the pages to load. It makes me want to retract the review I've written a few days ago - or remove the first part in the pros section and put it into the cons section. I should have written, "internet connection speed is the same internet connection speed we used to suffer from experience more or less fiver years ago." For this day, that line would have best describe the way I waste my time here at the library's internet room (by the way, I wasn't able to include this matter to my review since I was able to discover this internet facility here at the library only today). Is it the internet provider or some glitch at this computer set? Whatever it is, I swear I'm not having the best of internet times today. What I've written (review) may be exaggerated or not; but I've yet to find it out in the coming days. After all, this is the only third time I used this facility.