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My chemistry teacher one time came to class with her daughter. She said, "Class I want you to meet my daughter, Chlorine." My classmates and I began to snicker. We wondered whether her other children are named Fluorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine, and that, in fact, their family name is actually "Halogen". In college, I found out that one physics professor named his children after atomic particles and subparticles. At least I'm sure that one of his children is named Atom. It's quite amusing how some people name their children after things related to their field of work. With this blog entry, I would like to suggest names for babies, depending on the field of interest or work of the parents. The list is not exhaustive (of course!). Feel free to give your own suggestions. Is your field not here? Well, why not make a comment and add your suggestions! ***** Like Asymptotes on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Asymptotes Follow Asy...

It's been more than ten years since I took up differential and integral calculus (more familiarly known as Math 54) during my college days in UP Diliman. I've long forgotten most of the formulas and techniques I learned then, but the memory of the person who taught them to me remains vivid. She was Ma’am K. The first thing that struck me about Ma'am K was her mastery of the subject she was teaching. She would explain things with conviction and authority, even reciting long theorems from memory. She also remained focused on the exposition of the lesson. Once, while teaching, the chalk fell off her hand, but she continued with the discussion even as she was picking it up from the floor. Later on, it became obvious to me that she possessed an extraordinary intelligence. But Ma’am K was not just an intelligent instructor, she was also a competent one. I've met some very intelligent professors in U.P., but many of them, sad to say, do not know how to teach. They s...

We don't have to go through life without a map. Many people have already gone to where we ought to go; we just have to follow their lead. These people have left us maps for understanding the terrain, showing us where the true path lies and where to expect dangers. I am, of course, referring to books on how to live life to the full. In this article, I have provided a shortlist of books I recommend for understanding and living better life in general and the Christian Life in particular. Basic Catholic Doctrine Books for systematically studying the Catholic faith; good reference materials for consulting articles of faith The Faith Explained by Leo Trese Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Catechism of the Catholic Church Living the Faith Books that give insights and suggestions on how to live the demands of the faith according to one's circumstance. Also useful for spiritual reading. Jesus as Friend  by Francisco Fernandez-Carvajal Friends of Go...

Tells the history of mankind from an anthrocentric and Christocentric point of view- it explains why man is not just another kind of animal and why Christianity is not just another kind of religion. Chesterton is a master of wit, juggling ideas and words with extreme mastery. The book is a bit difficult to read at first, but read it the second and third time and you'll begin to appreciate (and love!) the author's fine humor and witty arguments. Read an online copy of the book View articles and quotations on The Everlasting Man See my   list of suggested books .

I highly recommend  the official site of Peter Kreeft .   The site contains excellent resources for knowing the rational basis of Christian belief.    Dr.Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He is perhaps one of the best Christian apologists (one who defends Christianity against intellectual objections) of our time.  The site contains free downloadable  lectures in written and audio formats. I've listened to some lectures and I find them engaging,  enlightening, and entertaining   (My favorite quote so far: "If there was a Big Bang, there must be a Big Banger!").   Here is the listing of Peter Kreeft audio lectures . Kreeft is also a prolific writer.    I recommend the following books:  Handbook of Christian Apologetics — Hundreds of answers to life's most crucial questions Your Questions, God's Answers  — Solid responses for Catholic teens I've read some sections of the...