Which Species of Bird is the Most Intelligent?

Determining the relative intelligence of a bird is difficult. What do we mean by intelligence? Experts often think of intelligence in terms of creative abilities used to solve problems. Some scientists believe that tool-using birds show such abilities. The woodpecker finch of the Galapagos Islands, for example, has learned to use a cactus spine or small twig as a probe to remove carpenter bee larvae from their tunnels. The Egyptian vulture uses rocks to break open ostrich eggs. Gulls learn to drop clams and turtles onto rocks or concrete to break them, open to obtain the food inside. Carrion crows in Japan not only place nuts in the road where cars will crush them, but wait until the stop light changes color before entering the road. Other crows and jays are often cited as intelligent. The ability to carry on complex communication may provide other evidence of bird intelligence. While most studies suggest that song and its use are genetically programmed, studies of the African gray parrot suggest a great deal of learning. This parrot is sometimes described as being as intelligent as a three- or four-year-old child. Comparative studies of intelligence among birds are in their infancy. Thus naming the most intelligent bird at this point would be highly speculative. However, parrots and crows may be good candidates.

TESDA Computer Hardware Servicing Exam (NC-II)

Computer Hardware Servicing NC-II (National Certificate - Level 2) Exam is a TESDA program that examines the students about their knowledge both in hardware and software of the computer. The computer technician students are the one taking this exam. I’m a computer system and network technology student in AMA Computer Learning Center. Just last June 30, 2009 I took the examination and passed the Computer Hardware Servicing NC-II exam. I can say that since I saw the remarks of the examiner which was all ok. The exam has 6 project or parts, 1st project is you will state the 6 Occupational Health Safety, 2nd you will disassemble the parts of the CPU and check and list all the materials, tools and equipment that is needed, 3rd is you will now assemble the computer, 4th after the computer is assemble you will now install the Operating System but first make a partition and you are going to installed a dual boot system using win98 and win2000, 5th you will make straight trough cable for networking using the UTP cat5e cable and RJ-45, network the computers, share the printer and print, and make a back-up, and 6th project is the question and answer portion. The question is all about software and hardware of the computer and troubleshooting. That's it, you'll have a chance to pass in Computer Hardware Servicing NC-II exam.

Prayer for Tita Cory

The former President Cory Aquino is suffering from a colon cancer. It's with sadness that I learned about your illness. Having been seriously sick for more than 11 years, I share with you my prayers and love. I wish you recovery completely. Despite stepping down from office in 1992, Tita Cory has continued exerting influence on the country's affairs, lending her name and face, as well as her reputation, to causes that often called the powerful to account. A woman of prayer, Mrs. Aquino's illness prompted Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales to pledge the prayers of all Filipino priests for her recovery. Tita Cory was the symbol of People Power and an inspiration to others around the world struggling against tyranny. To Filipinos, who are devoutly Catholic, she was both Mater Dolorosa and Joan of Arc. Thank you for everything you've done for our people and our country. You and your husband truly cared about us, and brought us hope. You are one of the greatest Filipinos. The Filipino people love you, tita Cory! Please get well soon.