Watson computer system
In a nationally televised competition, the Watson computer system built by International Business Machines Corp. handily defeated two former "Jeopardy" champions.Watson, named after IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, was designed instead to understand the more complex domain of words, language and human knowledge.
Reference:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704171004576148974172060658.html
2 " highest award the republic of the philippines gives to Filipinos" site:inquirer.net
Quezon Service Cross
Robredo will join other recipients like Presidents Emilio Aguinaldo and Ramon Magsaysay, former Senator and martyred opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr., and diplomat Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, who once served as president of the United Nations General Assembly.They all received the Quezon Service Cross, the “top recognition a Filipino can receive from the Republic,” according to Malacañang.“This is the highest award that the Republic of the Philippines can bestow on any Filipino,” said presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, noting the award had the “concurrence of the two houses of Congress.”
Reference:http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/312963/robredo-to-get-highest-honor-ph-can-bestow
3 "scientist with sequence in 2012 london paralympic games"
Professor Stephen Hawking
World's greatest scientist: Stephen Hawking takes centre stage at the launch of the Olympics Opening Ceremony in the Olympic stadium in front of a billion viewers.Professor Stephen Hawking, who has motor neurone disease, takes centre stage as he launches spectacular show.
Reference:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2195366/London-Paralympics-2012-Disabled-genius-Stephen-Hawking-star-turn-London-2012-Paralympics-Opening-Ceremony.html
4 define:flabbergasted site: oxford dictionary online
extremely surprised and/or shocked
Reference: http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/flabbergasted
5"Never gonna give you up,never gonna let you down" "never gonna give you up internet meme"
Artist: Rick Astley Title: Never Gonna Give You Up
Internet Meme: Rickrolling
About
Rickrolling is a bait-and-switch practice that involves providing a web link supposedly relevant to the topic at hand, but actually re-directs the viewer to Rick Astley’s 1987 hit single “Never Gonna Give You Up.” The URL is often masked or obfuscated as a randomly-generated shortlink to conceal its true source from the experienced users. Whenever someone clicks the link and unintentionally summons Rick Astley’s song, he or she is said to have been rickrolled.
Origin
Rick Astley’s solo debut single “Never Gonna Give You Up” was originally released as part of his 1987 album Whenever You Need Somebody. Upon its initial release, the single became a number one hit on several international charts including the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. One of the earliest known “Never Gonna Give You Up” videos was uploaded to YouTube on May 15th, 2007. Since its debut, the video has gained over 48 million views (as of May 15th, 2011)
References:http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/rickroll,http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/queerasfolkseason2/nevergonnagiveyouup.htm