Reminder about your invitation from Allan Troy Salazar

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Reminder about your invitation from Allan Troy Salazar

This is a reminder that on June 19, Allan Troy Salazar sent you an invitation to become part of their professional network at LinkedIn. Accept Allan Troy Salazar's Invitation On June 19, Allan Troy Salazar wrote: > To: [saintx23.zero2One@blogger.com] > From: Allan Troy Salazar [salazar.atn@gmail.com] > Subject: Invitation to connect on LinkedIn > I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. > > - Allan Troy You are receiving Reminder emails for pending invitations. Unsubscribe. © 2012 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

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What is Yorts?

Yorts

a friendly call to a friend


hey yorts! come here.

from (Urban Dictionary)



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Powering the Philippines on Geothermal Energy

featured article from the Washington Post

Filipinos Draw Power From Buried Heat
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/03/AR2008100303843.html


Interview of Pherj Villa by Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2008/10/03/VI2008100301679.html?referrer=emaillink

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Tomato Story

this one is worth reading. it was from a friend'e email. i could not resist putting it in here as there is something truth about the story... here it goes

A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

'You are employed' he said. Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied 'But I don't have a computer, neither an email'.

'I'm sorry', said the HR manager. If you don't have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist, cannot have the job.'

The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate. He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled everyday.

Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US. He started to plan his family's future, and decided to have a life insurance.

He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan. When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email. The man replied,'I don't have an email.' The broker answered curiously, 'You don't have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e mail?!!' The man thought for a while and replied, 'Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft!

Morals of the story

Moral 1: Internet is not the solution to your life.

Moral 2: If you don't have Internet, but work hard, you can be a millionaire.

Moral 3: If you received this message by email, you are closer to being an office boy/girl, than a millionaire.

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work visa and fluid mechanics

Today is the 2nd week for waiting of my work visa. I have not heard anything significant from my employer, except that they are working/processing on it. I was told earlier that it would take 14 days (presumed working days) to have it after I submitted a scan copy of my passport. If my counting is correct then I could have it next week. I am hoping that it will be available then.

For the meantime, I am having a good time with my unpaid vacation leave. To spend my time, I'm busy sorting my digital files in my backup hard disk. I realized that I don't have a good file management system. Some of my files are duplicated or even more... in triplicates. In order for me to be a one notch higher, I need to have good file management systems to implement. In this age of digital files, the first thing you will have is a good file management system.

In-between fixing my digital files, I take some readings on fluid mechanics to review some of the basic concept. In my reading, I began to appreciate the works of Prandtl and Taylor on the modern fluid mechanics. I need to review this in order to prepare and equip myself in my next career as a CPD&T Engineer. I know that it will need a solid knowledge foundation on fluid mechanics. Also I need to submit an engineering explanation of the reason why the MicroMod testing I conducted during the month of August, while I was still in EDC, is not successful. In the draft report that I have submitted, I have argued that the reason for unsuccessful testing is because it did not attained complete tracer dilution in the mixing length (the distance between injection and sampling point). Although the report did not include an engineering proof, I felt that I still owe an explanation to that reasoning even if I am no longer connected to EDC.


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Geothermy chapter is closed

A.T.N.S

Geothermist (Geochemistry and Geothermal Engineering)
May 23, 1994 - October 1, 2008

Today, I concluded my geothermy career with EDC. It's kinda heavy, emotional, and confusing. It seems that a thousand vacuum is inside me. But it is inevitable. It is necessary to jump to other energy level... to grow... to seek opportunities...and to be near to my dreams!

For every door that closes, a thousand is opened for new opportunities.


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Melamine, what is it?

from internet search...

What is Melamine?
" Melamine is an organic compound that is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin..."

Melamine - from Wikipedia
"Melamine is an organic base with the chemical formula C3H6N6, with the IUPAC name 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine. It is only slightly soluble in water...Melamine is a metabolite of cyromazine, a pesticide. It is formed in the body of mammals who have ingested cyromazine...."

Melamine Resin - from Wikipedia
"Melamine resin or melamine formaldehyde (also shortened to melamine) is a hard, thermosetting plastic material made from melamine and formaldehyde by polymerization..."


Why on Earth they put this substance in milk?



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Crisis Pairs!

First there was Rice and petroleum crisis!

Now its financial and milk crises!

What could be the next pair of crisis in the coming months?




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Troy Salazar Updated CV 2008

This is my updated CV as of July 2008 . I will have only until September 30 with EDC. I have tendered my resignation last August 6.



Allan Troy Salazar Updated 2008 CV link:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dkrjwj5_9gmwv7vgw

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Back again!

Im back again, it's been a long time since my last post here. I promise to be a different Zero2One now! Thanks Elsie C. and my Loyolans 89 mate for stumbling on this lowly blog spot. Without you, i will have no motivation to post here. This blogspot is just an experimental thing of mine...going with the craze of blogging trends in the internet. I do have some eccentricities some time and it is best to put it here because our eccentricities are the thing that make us unique.

One thing for sure, my one-liner will be changed from "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" to "Work Smart Not Hard" or WSNH!

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Starting programming

fFirst and foremost, the best way where to start is with yourself. Focus, dedication and goals are important to achieve mastery of programming.

It depends on what school of thought you are going to follow. It's either you are with a Microsoft way school of thought (you embrace all Microsoft tools and applications) or Non/Anti-Microsoft way school of thought...Me, though, i don't necessarily like the way Microsoft conducts business but i decided that Microsoft way of thought will be my way for my programming needs.
the best way to learn programming is to self learn them...join forums... ask questions and make friends with programming gurus... never mind if you kissed their asses...the goal is to become one of them.

First, i suggest you study Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) because it is part of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint). If you can update your Access database, make a Word document report or Powerpoint presentation by just using the Excel then you are a VBA guru already. In my office, i only used Excel to develop a DataMiner to capture data across network save it to Oracle database.

.....When the time comes when your programming needs are not satisfied by VBA you have to metamorphosed yourself...i suggest to take the same road in VB.NET. some say VB is too easy... but just try VB.NET and you will see for yourself the very improved Visual Basic (try the 2005 version). If you really wanted to make another computer language then C++ is for you but if you just want to develop Windows-based applications then VB.NET (from Visual Studio NET) is for you. Another advantage of using VB.NET is its capability to develop applications for Windows Mobile applications such as PDA, Smartphone, etc. Programming with your PDA phone is so cool, you can impressed your friends with it.

From here you are on your own now....

However, there is a interesting language in the market today. Its called "Python". Man, the learning curve for this language is very short and you will not be frustrated. Some of the big projects that use Python are the Youtube, the original BitTorrent client. Large organizations that make use of Python include Google and NASA.



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On comparing the" TRUEness" of one's religion over the other.

Comparing the trueness of one's religion compared to the other religion will not be concluded in our lifetime moreso even our children's children's children lifetime.

Religion is as old as mankind and as young as ourselves because we are the religion. We become our religion because our strongly-held beliefs, values, and attitudes makes our religion.

Religion are people's beliefs, opinions and worship...concerning the existence, nature, and worship of God, a god, or gods, and divine involvement in the universe and human life. see... no matter how we influence other poeple's mind about OUR religion we will only be partially successful because man is logical... a thinking INDIVIDUAL who will only believe what he perceives is believable. His experiences in life may cause to increase or decrease his religion.

An individual may follow a particular institutionalized or personal system of beliefs and practices relating to the divine (denomination) but that individual is a variant (evolution) of that system of beliefs and practices.

Religion is a sensitive issue. It is the cause of so much war and conflict in the past and present..and it will still be in the future. It is understandable that we often stand for our beliefs... we may write about it pompously, talked about it rhetorically... but in the end we have feed the entropy of chaos and conflict with our fellowmen because of beliefs clashes.

We are all different individual. Let's respect each other's belief. Each of us has its own unique religion just as we have a unique idiosyncrasies and obsessions (fetishes).

(this was an entry to the forum of www.mybesthomes.net about the question on "What is the religion most likely true?")

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The most beautiful thing is the....

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."

Albert Einstein

Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal

Tupac, Shakur

Miguel

Although the name Miguel creates executive ambitions, we emphasize that it limits your versatility and scope, tuning you to technical details.

• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the reproductive organs, and elimination system.
• Your name of Miguel has made you practical, systematic, and thorough.
• This name encourages the expression of leadership and organizational skills, shrewdness, and analytical ability.
• You are mathematically adept and have great patience with work of a detailed nature such as bookkeeping, accounting, or technical research.
• Particular about your material possessions, you keep everything you own in a good state of repair, and you budget your personal finances very carefully.
• Because of its matter-of-fact influence, this name limits, to some degree, your ability to be flexible and spontaneous.
• You tend to treat new and unfamiliar ideas with scepticism.
• Because of the serious, responsible qualities of your name, you must recognize the importance of a sense of humour and optimistic perspective of life.
  

Carlos

• Although the name Carlos creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it causes a restless intensity that defies relaxation.
• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the heart, lungs, bronchial area, and solar plexus.
• The name of Carlos has given you sensitivity and appreciation for the finer and deeper things in life.
• You can enjoy reading, study, and contemplation about many different subjects.
• When your interests or curiosity are aroused, you work intensely at new undertakings, but your interests often wane when you encounter drudgery and monotony, with the result that you leave many things unfinished.
• Your name has taken you into many bitter experiences.
• The greatest lack in your life is stability and peace of mind.
• A peaceful and quiet environment, especially out in nature, is one of your greatest desires, but you are constantly taken into chaotic conditions.
• Because you have high ideals and are a principled person, you have been disillusioned and disappointed in people on many occasions and have experienced much aloneness.

Freedom

Title:                 Hawk, Freedom
Dimension:        1024x768 pixel
Camera:        Canon IXUS75
Editor:                Photoshop CS3
Note:        Picture was taken during a work travel to Northern Negros Geothermal Field (Pataan, Bago City)  in a TFT testing of one of the geothermal wells.
                Freedom aptly describes the hawk flying in the sky

My 2007 List of Accomplishments

Coverage December 2006 – November 2007

Process Chemistry
1.  Monitored regularly the implementation of chemistry sampling in the plant interface and reinjection lines/wells
2.  Monitored regularly the interface chemistry parameters particularly the NCG in steam and SSI in brine for Palinpinon-1 and Palinpinon-2 modular plants and FCRS so that it is within the specified contract limits.
3.  Participated in the performance appraisal and ranking of field technicians with the group.
4.  Monitored regularly the implementation of TSS sampling of identified wells.
5.  Data reduction of process geochemistry related parameters and update of plots, templates, etc.
6.  Conducted Brine chemistry simulation of Nasulo wells (August 2007)
7.  Attended geochemist meeting and presented "Mechanism of Solids Transport from Wellbore to Surface" to explain the mechanism of solids movement in vertical pipe
8.  Participated in resolving the issue of high TDS in NPC steam condensate. It was found out that the problem is with NPC's method of analysis where the H2S in steam was not scrubbed off, become oxidized and the sulfate components increased TDS reading.
9.  Submitted process chemistry input to the annual and quarterly Geochemistry Update Report. Submitted regular update through weekly activity report (WAR)
10. Provide immediate feedback to superiors on major operational/technical process chemistry related concerns.

TFT Activities
1.  Implemented work program of TFT for SNGPF, MGPF and NNGPF.
2.  From Jan to Nov, completed 239 TFT testing in SNGPF (76), MGPF (63), and NNGPF (64). The expected number of TFT for this year is around 280 activities
3.  Continuing digitization of TFT related hardcopy reports, sampling and injection data, manuals, and references for systematic storage, easy retrieval and mobility.
4.  Coordinated the installation of additional sampling points in the steamline of Nasuji for use in the Steamflow calibration. Steamflow calibration is now in accordance to the Geochemistry Procedures Manual (GPM).
5.  Performed TFT data reduction for RI flow measurement results in SNGPF.
6.  Performed TFT data reduction of well output calculation results for NNGPF.  The timely calculations provide immediate information to managers and decision makers.
7.  The recurring problem during steamflow measurement calibration in the steamline has been systematically solved by reducing the condensation of steam before entering in the cooling coil provided isokinetic sampling flow is attained.
8.  Initiate the utilization of cheaper technical grade NaOH in lieu of the more expensive analytical grade NaOH for the SF6 gas sampling.  The supply of technical grade NaOH is sourced out from Drilling. The use of technical grade NaOh has no effect in the analysis of SF6.
9.  Establishes regular calibration of MFC and balance ensuring that the tracer delivered is accurate.
10. Submitted annual and quarterly TFT Performance update.
11. Participated in the performance appraisal and ranking of field technicians with the group.
12. Provide immediate feedback to superiors  on major operational/technical concerns of the TFT operation

ARMS-RBI Activities
1.  Coordinated with Maintenance and "lobbied" EISD the bulk uploading of component, sub-components, test points data from Excel to the Oracle database thereby reducing the time for data input and attaining a nearly 100 % completion in data propagation in Oracle database.
2.  Provide feedback to EISD regarding concerns in database applications and useful enhancements.
3.  Assisted LGPF Maintenance in the migration of UT data from Access database to Oracle database.
4.  Regular attendance to major meetings.

GeoExpert Systems Development and Computerization
1.  Presented during the 28^th PNOC-EDC Geothermal Conference last March 2007 the paper on the GeoExpert Systems Development.
2.  Develop additional minor modules/tools for the Geoexpert Systems
3.  Vigilantly promoting the use of Geoexpert systems to fellow geochemists.
4.  Currently developing the pseudo-intelligence inference engine to be integrated in the GeoExpert Systems.

Geochemistry Procedures Manual (GPM)
1.  As member of the Audit group, prepared audit checklist for brine sampling using cooling coil.
2.  Conducted audit in LGPF last May 2007 of the seven procedures for sampling.
3.  Participated in scheduled committee meetings and plenary sessions.
4.  On-going preparation of Audit Checklist for TFT sampling (Water and Gas).

Training/Seminars/Workshop and Others
1.  Presented a Technical Paper during the 2007 PNOC-EDC Geothermal Conference.
2.  Attended the Trainor's Training Workshop last Nov 12-16, 2007.

Reports
2006 Geochemistry Annual Report (Input for Process Geochemistry)
2006 TFT Annual Report
2007 Quarterly Geochemistry Reports (Input for Process Geochemistry)
2007 TFT Quarterly Report
TDC Reports.
Weekly Inputs for WAR