Roco suffers from bone cancer
"Cancer cells that originated in the prostate gland of Alyansa ng Pag-asa standard-bearer Raul Roco have metastasized to the bones in his lower back, his campaign manager said yesterday..."
I got to give it to the man. He said he'd divulge what his condition is when he gets back. And he did.
28 April 2004
IS IT ME?
Is it me? Or things seem quiet on the Philippine senatorial front. I mean, I don't know who's running, who's in the lead, or who's worth my attention.
Who's your top three for senator? You may be able to help me on that end.
Is it me? Or things seem quiet on the Philippine senatorial front. I mean, I don't know who's running, who's in the lead, or who's worth my attention.
Who's your top three for senator? You may be able to help me on that end.
Macapagal asks local bets to ensure clean election
'Even in the heat of the campaign, all candidates must see to it that clean, honest and peaceful elections prevail,' the President said in a statement.
'The future not only of their communities but of the entire nation is at stake,' she stressed..."
Let's play the word association game:
Campaign : Heat
Heat : Pot
Pot : Kettle
Kettle : Black
I'm digressing. Anyway, I do hope she's sincere in that statement and that everyone abi.... what am I saying? I can dream though, can't I?
'Even in the heat of the campaign, all candidates must see to it that clean, honest and peaceful elections prevail,' the President said in a statement.
'The future not only of their communities but of the entire nation is at stake,' she stressed..."
Let's play the word association game:
Campaign : Heat
Heat : Pot
Pot : Kettle
Kettle : Black
I'm digressing. Anyway, I do hope she's sincere in that statement and that everyone abi.... what am I saying? I can dream though, can't I?
27 April 2004
A LONG LONG TIME AGO...
I found my Star Wars special edition VHS tapes.
My mission is to convert my two daughters to the movies. It's not difficult. I mean, they love LOTR. For years whenever I watch it, they keep saying "Papa! Not again!". Well, that movie basically symbolizes my childhood. The only movies that my father watched with us (Well technically just SW and ESB). Everyone worships the trilogy for the story, my brother and I have additional reasons.
With the event of the past two days, for some reason, I remember the movies. What they symbolized to me. What family was about (?!!). I do hope to pass it on to my kids. The only obstacles to my mission is Barbie, Sanrio, Frodo, and Legolas. I'm at an advantage, the Force is on my side. Not to mention that I am their father!
Oh and the fact that today (just minutes ago) when everything was fine, I got my Lucasarts T-shirt and other stuff...
I found my Star Wars special edition VHS tapes.
My mission is to convert my two daughters to the movies. It's not difficult. I mean, they love LOTR. For years whenever I watch it, they keep saying "Papa! Not again!". Well, that movie basically symbolizes my childhood. The only movies that my father watched with us (Well technically just SW and ESB). Everyone worships the trilogy for the story, my brother and I have additional reasons.
With the event of the past two days, for some reason, I remember the movies. What they symbolized to me. What family was about (?!!). I do hope to pass it on to my kids. The only obstacles to my mission is Barbie, Sanrio, Frodo, and Legolas. I'm at an advantage, the Force is on my side. Not to mention that I am their father!
Oh and the fact that today (just minutes ago) when everything was fine, I got my Lucasarts T-shirt and other stuff...
Bishop wants Pagcor abolished
"Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz has called for the abolition of state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., saying that arguments against its continued operations have become stronger and clearer.
"Pagcor's social objective is pitiful compared to the havoc and shame it brings to the country. It distributes its daily earnings among 'official' recipients, as well as 'personal' beneficiaries," Cruz said in statement issued Monday...."
He may be a good bishop but things like this just irks me no end. I mean the catholic church is the most hypocritical institution around. Before they go judge other people, they should look within their own...
"...Pagcor breeds graft and corruption when it rakes in millions from otherwise decent and honest private employees and public officials..." - Hell, in my opinion, this statement also applies to them!
"Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz has called for the abolition of state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., saying that arguments against its continued operations have become stronger and clearer.
"Pagcor's social objective is pitiful compared to the havoc and shame it brings to the country. It distributes its daily earnings among 'official' recipients, as well as 'personal' beneficiaries," Cruz said in statement issued Monday...."
He may be a good bishop but things like this just irks me no end. I mean the catholic church is the most hypocritical institution around. Before they go judge other people, they should look within their own...
"...Pagcor breeds graft and corruption when it rakes in millions from otherwise decent and honest private employees and public officials..." - Hell, in my opinion, this statement also applies to them!
THE BRAVEST THING
A few hours ago (A few minutes after my post below), I did the bravest thing. I went to my wife and apologized. She was pretending to be asleep. I knelt beside her and said sorry.
Now all is well. I am in my happy place.
A few hours ago (A few minutes after my post below), I did the bravest thing. I went to my wife and apologized. She was pretending to be asleep. I knelt beside her and said sorry.
Now all is well. I am in my happy place.
REAL CALM
I woke up this morning real early since I had a meeting. Although, I waited for the kids to wake up. They seem normal. We played around for awhile and they didn't seem upset or affected from the previous night. I guess they dismissed the fight as "one of those parent things".
Tess left earlier than me. Mondays are usually those meeting days. Although, Gabbi did look worried that Tess wasn't around. "Where's Mama?" , she asked. I answered, "She went to work early". After that she dismissed the issue. Hope they were ok.
Just got home and everything is quiet. I guess Tess and I are in "Q and A" mode for awhile. My sleeping clothes were in the chair and food was on the table. Hope this doesn't last too long.
Thanks for the comments, dudes and dudettes. Maybe, that's what I needed. And a big holler to my brother and Teacher Jet! Thanks a plenty.
Wonder, if I'm slipping towards the dark side of the force. Last night was fear and anger. I won't lead this to hate. Anyway, I'll try and follow the straight and narrow.
Must go to my happy place... Must go to my happy place... Must go to my happy place...
I woke up this morning real early since I had a meeting. Although, I waited for the kids to wake up. They seem normal. We played around for awhile and they didn't seem upset or affected from the previous night. I guess they dismissed the fight as "one of those parent things".
Tess left earlier than me. Mondays are usually those meeting days. Although, Gabbi did look worried that Tess wasn't around. "Where's Mama?" , she asked. I answered, "She went to work early". After that she dismissed the issue. Hope they were ok.
Just got home and everything is quiet. I guess Tess and I are in "Q and A" mode for awhile. My sleeping clothes were in the chair and food was on the table. Hope this doesn't last too long.
Thanks for the comments, dudes and dudettes. Maybe, that's what I needed. And a big holler to my brother and Teacher Jet! Thanks a plenty.
Wonder, if I'm slipping towards the dark side of the force. Last night was fear and anger. I won't lead this to hate. Anyway, I'll try and follow the straight and narrow.
Must go to my happy place... Must go to my happy place... Must go to my happy place...
26 April 2004
BIG FIGHT
I normally don't write about really personal stuff but last night, my wife and I had a big fight. Ironically, it started out really petty. But as things go, they always start small.
I'm not asking for advice, understanding, support or anything. I just want to vent it out. It's just dang frustrating when the situation is at an impasse'. No one wants to budge or anything. Then pride gets in the way. Worried about my kids though. The fight wasn't physical or anything but I could see how affected they were.
Hope everything turns out ok later.
I normally don't write about really personal stuff but last night, my wife and I had a big fight. Ironically, it started out really petty. But as things go, they always start small.
I'm not asking for advice, understanding, support or anything. I just want to vent it out. It's just dang frustrating when the situation is at an impasse'. No one wants to budge or anything. Then pride gets in the way. Worried about my kids though. The fight wasn't physical or anything but I could see how affected they were.
Hope everything turns out ok later.
25 April 2004
Lawyer says client's rooster owned drugs
"A lawyer has told a court in the Philippines that drugs found in a rooster's cage belonged by the bird and not his client.Manuel Urbina said defendant Francisco Armando Rivera didn't own the 67kg of cocaine or the gun that was found in the cage.
Urbina argued in the court in Managua that the rooster and two hens owned the drugs and the weapon. Rivera was arrested and charged with cocaine possession..."
This is the justice system under GMA. Let's see how it goes. 'Nuff said.
"A lawyer has told a court in the Philippines that drugs found in a rooster's cage belonged by the bird and not his client.Manuel Urbina said defendant Francisco Armando Rivera didn't own the 67kg of cocaine or the gun that was found in the cage.
Urbina argued in the court in Managua that the rooster and two hens owned the drugs and the weapon. Rivera was arrested and charged with cocaine possession..."
This is the justice system under GMA. Let's see how it goes. 'Nuff said.
US apologises for barring author
"Author Ian McEwan has received an apology from the US government after he was refused entry to the country.
McEwan was stopped by US immigration officials as he attempted to board a flight from Canada to Seattle for a series of lecture engagements in March..."
Wonder if he'd incorporate this experience in a future book. Truth to tell, I haven't read any of his books. But I hear they're really good.
"Author Ian McEwan has received an apology from the US government after he was refused entry to the country.
McEwan was stopped by US immigration officials as he attempted to board a flight from Canada to Seattle for a series of lecture engagements in March..."
Wonder if he'd incorporate this experience in a future book. Truth to tell, I haven't read any of his books. But I hear they're really good.
24 April 2004
Dagupan-based Internet shop raided for illegal PC games
"PHILIPPINE authorities on Friday raided an Internet shop in Pangasinan, north of Metro Manila, after it allegedly ignored warnings to stop offering illegal computer game titles by Vivendi Universal Games..."
Oooohh.. good thing my Warcraft III and Counterstrike are licensed.
"PHILIPPINE authorities on Friday raided an Internet shop in Pangasinan, north of Metro Manila, after it allegedly ignored warnings to stop offering illegal computer game titles by Vivendi Universal Games..."
Oooohh.. good thing my Warcraft III and Counterstrike are licensed.
Louella is ballistic!
I have to apologize for my daughter's rant. She wanted to have a gmail account but mom's got priority. Guess I'm stuck between a wedding ring and DNA...
But man, looking at her post, I guess she's way past pissed...
I have to apologize for my daughter's rant. She wanted to have a gmail account but mom's got priority. Guess I'm stuck between a wedding ring and DNA...
But man, looking at her post, I guess she's way past pissed...
23 April 2004
Godsend Institute :: Using Life to Create Life
Relax, guys. This site is just a hoax to promote a movie. Why people would react to it immediately, I do not know. I mean, if someone wants to clone me when I die, go ahead.
Relax, guys. This site is just a hoax to promote a movie. Why people would react to it immediately, I do not know. I mean, if someone wants to clone me when I die, go ahead.
22 April 2004
Gmail II
Well, it's been a day since I have been using Gmail. And I got to tell you, using Gmail is fun, really.
I finally got to test the Gmail "Conversation" process with my emails to Lylah. And it works. Think of it as chatting via email except that in Gmail, all the messages are stacked one on top of the other for easy referencing. No more ten emails going back and forth with those "Re:Re:Re:Re:" thingys. It's all just one email that Gmail conveniently files it in.
As for Labels, it does need a bit of getting used to but it's easier than making folders.
The Gmail search function is fun too. It's like googling but just in your emails.
All in all, the learning curve of Gmail is easy. Just a few minutes and a few emails in Gmail and you're off. Tess, my wife, saw it and immediately loved the "conversation" process. Too bad Google only gave me one Gmail account. Oh well, she just have to wait when the Gmail service goes public. Google hasn't mentioned when that will be.
I know this is overkill but I like it so much, I'll be using this as my priority email. It really is, truly is, fun. Take my word for it.
It's a bit hard getting used to not deleting emails. I mean, I am so used to automatically deleting emails to make space for the next ones. Now, I don't have to worry about it. Put into perspective, Yahoo has 6 MB, Hotmail has 10MB. GMail has 1000MB.
But I do have one itsy bitsy comment. A 10MB Cap on outgoing and incoming messages? I know hardly anyone sends a more than 10mb file but it has happened to me a few times. Those real heavy dbf or xls files easily hits 15mb.
Well, it's been a day since I have been using Gmail. And I got to tell you, using Gmail is fun, really.
I finally got to test the Gmail "Conversation" process with my emails to Lylah. And it works. Think of it as chatting via email except that in Gmail, all the messages are stacked one on top of the other for easy referencing. No more ten emails going back and forth with those "Re:Re:Re:Re:" thingys. It's all just one email that Gmail conveniently files it in.
As for Labels, it does need a bit of getting used to but it's easier than making folders.
The Gmail search function is fun too. It's like googling but just in your emails.
All in all, the learning curve of Gmail is easy. Just a few minutes and a few emails in Gmail and you're off. Tess, my wife, saw it and immediately loved the "conversation" process. Too bad Google only gave me one Gmail account. Oh well, she just have to wait when the Gmail service goes public. Google hasn't mentioned when that will be.
I know this is overkill but I like it so much, I'll be using this as my priority email. It really is, truly is, fun. Take my word for it.
It's a bit hard getting used to not deleting emails. I mean, I am so used to automatically deleting emails to make space for the next ones. Now, I don't have to worry about it. Put into perspective, Yahoo has 6 MB, Hotmail has 10MB. GMail has 1000MB.
But I do have one itsy bitsy comment. A 10MB Cap on outgoing and incoming messages? I know hardly anyone sends a more than 10mb file but it has happened to me a few times. Those real heavy dbf or xls files easily hits 15mb.
GMail
I guess Gmail is already up and running. Got an invite to try out the service. So my new email address will be jobert at gmail.com.
Upon first inspection, the Gmail site looks ok. It's "Google simple". No fancy things on the page. Real simple and tight. Oh and get this:
"In most email systems, each time someone responds to one of your emails, that response appears as a new message in your inbox. With Gmail, all replies are grouped with the original message, creating a single conversation. For example, let's say that you're planning to go to dinner with three of your closest friends. You send them an email asking them to pick a restaurant. With Gmail, each of your friend's responses will be grouped with your original message, creating a single conversation in your inbox, providing you with context of the entire conversation and making your inbox easier to manage. In other email systems, each of your friend's responses would appear as a separate message in your inbox, forcing you to wade through unrelated messages instead of viewing all your dinner plan messages at once. When you open a message in a conversation, all of your messages will be stacked neatly on top of each other, like a deck of cards. We call this 'Conversation View.' In Conversation View, as a new message comes in, it is stacked on top of the ones that came before it, so that the newest message is the one that you see first...
Some comments though... in Gmail, I can't seem to make folders.Oh and it doesn't seem to have that number of new emails beside the regular folders. Haven't received or told people about my new gmail email address so I can't check with the search feature. But overall, the gmail service looks ok. I mean, gmail is email. Right?
Now, how would a 1 gigabyte email capacity change things? Wonder how the spam filter would be?
ADDITIONAL:
Found out why gmail doesn't have folders. They're called "labels".
Labels are like email folders, only better. By adding a label to a conversation, you get the benefits of folders. But Google takes the concept one step further. You can add multiple labels to a conversation -- something you can't do with folders. Once you've created a label, you can view all the conversations with that label by searching or by selecting the label in the navigation bar...
Oh and it takes nine months before a dormant account in Gmail gets deleted. Now I don't have to worry when my connection conks out.
I guess Gmail is already up and running. Got an invite to try out the service. So my new email address will be jobert at gmail.com.
Upon first inspection, the Gmail site looks ok. It's "Google simple". No fancy things on the page. Real simple and tight. Oh and get this:
"In most email systems, each time someone responds to one of your emails, that response appears as a new message in your inbox. With Gmail, all replies are grouped with the original message, creating a single conversation. For example, let's say that you're planning to go to dinner with three of your closest friends. You send them an email asking them to pick a restaurant. With Gmail, each of your friend's responses will be grouped with your original message, creating a single conversation in your inbox, providing you with context of the entire conversation and making your inbox easier to manage. In other email systems, each of your friend's responses would appear as a separate message in your inbox, forcing you to wade through unrelated messages instead of viewing all your dinner plan messages at once. When you open a message in a conversation, all of your messages will be stacked neatly on top of each other, like a deck of cards. We call this 'Conversation View.' In Conversation View, as a new message comes in, it is stacked on top of the ones that came before it, so that the newest message is the one that you see first...
Some comments though... in Gmail, I can't seem to make folders.
Now, how would a 1 gigabyte email capacity change things? Wonder how the spam filter would be?
ADDITIONAL:
Found out why gmail doesn't have folders. They're called "labels".
Labels are like email folders, only better. By adding a label to a conversation, you get the benefits of folders. But Google takes the concept one step further. You can add multiple labels to a conversation -- something you can't do with folders. Once you've created a label, you can view all the conversations with that label by searching or by selecting the label in the navigation bar...
Oh and it takes nine months before a dormant account in Gmail gets deleted. Now I don't have to worry when my connection conks out.
ROCO II
Got an email from Patty commenting on my Roco post. In fairness, she has a point. I was too rash in dishing out my opinions about the man.
Maybe, I'm buying in to the negative publicity of the competition. I'm a sucker for this.
Maybe, I'm too opinionated to think clearly. I wear my mind on my sleeve.
Maybe, I'm too judgemental on people. No one is good enough, smart enough, and it's hard to like them.
Maybe, I don't know enough about the person to comment about him. Never met him, talked to him, or waved hi to him.
Looking at the list, Roco may be the sane choice. But choosing the lesser of evils does not mean it's the right choice. As you see, I need a lot of convincing. I still have no choice for president.
I'm digressing. I still am waiting on the pronouncement of what he's medical condition is.
Got an email from Patty commenting on my Roco post. In fairness, she has a point. I was too rash in dishing out my opinions about the man.
Maybe, I'm buying in to the negative publicity of the competition. I'm a sucker for this.
Maybe, I'm too opinionated to think clearly. I wear my mind on my sleeve.
Maybe, I'm too judgemental on people. No one is good enough, smart enough, and it's hard to like them.
Maybe, I don't know enough about the person to comment about him. Never met him, talked to him, or waved hi to him.
Looking at the list, Roco may be the sane choice. But choosing the lesser of evils does not mean it's the right choice. As you see, I need a lot of convincing. I still have no choice for president.
I'm digressing. I still am waiting on the pronouncement of what he's medical condition is.
MY TOP SEARCH TERMS
Got an email asking me what my top search terms are. Since this blog is set up more for people in the Philippines or want to know more about it. Here's the all time top 15.
1. filipino scientists
2. filipino authors
3. lala montelibano
4. famous filipino
5. famous people in the philippines
6. joy sumilang
7. filipino athletes
8. george estregan
9. famous places in the philippines
10. filipino heroes
11. friendster philippines
12. philippine movies
13. yellow cab pizza philippines
14. yahoo philippines
15. wow philippines
Now, if you notice, Lala Montelibano, Joy Sumilang, and George Estregan are in the top 10. These eighties porn stars (if I may call them that) are constantly in my search terms. To the uninitiated Lala Montelibano was 14 when she started doing skin flicks. SHe's our local version of Traci Lords. Joy Sumilang, said to be the daughter of an actor, was also really hot and popular. George Estregan (the brother of ex-President Joseph Estrada) was the local Ron Jeremy.
Why people are directed to my site for pictures of them, I do not know.
Well, for an update, Lala Montelibano recently was on a TV Soap, George Estregan is dead, and Joy Sumilang is MIA.
Got an email asking me what my top search terms are. Since this blog is set up more for people in the Philippines or want to know more about it. Here's the all time top 15.
1. filipino scientists
2. filipino authors
3. lala montelibano
4. famous filipino
5. famous people in the philippines
6. joy sumilang
7. filipino athletes
8. george estregan
9. famous places in the philippines
10. filipino heroes
11. friendster philippines
12. philippine movies
13. yellow cab pizza philippines
14. yahoo philippines
15. wow philippines
Now, if you notice, Lala Montelibano, Joy Sumilang, and George Estregan are in the top 10. These eighties porn stars (if I may call them that) are constantly in my search terms. To the uninitiated Lala Montelibano was 14 when she started doing skin flicks. SHe's our local version of Traci Lords. Joy Sumilang, said to be the daughter of an actor, was also really hot and popular. George Estregan (the brother of ex-President Joseph Estrada) was the local Ron Jeremy.
Why people are directed to my site for pictures of them, I do not know.
Well, for an update, Lala Montelibano recently was on a TV Soap, George Estregan is dead, and Joy Sumilang is MIA.
21 April 2004
BushSpeech
This is so much fun!!!!!!
Have President Bush say what you want him to say.
(via The Presurfer)
This is so much fun!!!!!!
Have President Bush say what you want him to say.
(via The Presurfer)
20 April 2004
ELUSIVE DREAM
It's eight am. Got home at four. Still can't sleep. Don't know why. And to think I haven't had my usual dose of caffeine.
Oh well, I have an eleven am meeting and a two pm report to submit. This day is going to be one hell of a doozy.
Could it be that something is going to happen? hmmmm.....
It's eight am. Got home at four. Still can't sleep. Don't know why. And to think I haven't had my usual dose of caffeine.
Oh well, I have an eleven am meeting and a two pm report to submit. This day is going to be one hell of a doozy.
Could it be that something is going to happen? hmmmm.....
19 April 2004
grave digger
"I have been working in the litle graveyard of my home village since october 2000. It just happened. The former grave digger died. I was out of job. Most my friends say it is the perfect job for me. It is the cliche. It is not my fault. I always saw myself as someone sensitive and gifted for arts. I have always imagined my future in that area of business. Slowly, I have been changing my mind. Digging graves is an important job. I take it with a sense of mission.
...It is not difficult to imagine that being a grave digger and having a goth lifestyle gives you deep and inspiring stories. That's what I will share with you in the next few months. I hope that you will join me in the ride. Believe me, one day someone like me will dig a hole in the dirt for someone like you..."
This blogger from Portugal has a most unusual job. Yup! He's a gravedigger. Go check it out. Real interesting.
"...The graveyard is all cleaned up. The sun is shining and spreading life all over the village and the surrounding fields. I hope that nobody dies while my friends are here...
grave digger
"I have been working in the litle graveyard of my home village since october 2000. It just happened. The former grave digger died. I was out of job. Most my friends say it is the perfect job for me. It is the cliche. It is not my fault. I always saw myself as someone sensitive and gifted for arts. I have always imagined my future in that area of business. Slowly, I have been changing my mind. Digging graves is an important job. I take it with a sense of mission.
...It is not difficult to imagine that being a grave digger and having a goth lifestyle gives you deep and inspiring stories. That's what I will share with you in the next few months. I hope that you will join me in the ride. Believe me, one day someone like me will dig a hole in the dirt for someone like you..."
This blogger from Portugal has a most unusual job. Yup! He's a gravedigger. Go check it out. Real interesting.
"...The graveyard is all cleaned up. The sun is shining and spreading life all over the village and the surrounding fields. I hope that nobody dies while my friends are here...
grave digger
Google Search Trends
I recently stumbled into a blog whose main purpose is to get hits. Well, this site would be a godsend to the person. What it does is collates the top 50 search terms on Google for each week.
There's also the Lycos 50 but the top queries are a bit dated, I mean Clay Aiken and Paris Hilton?
Top 10 Gaining Queries
Week Ending Apr. 12, 2004
1. easter
2. elisha cuthbert
3. rebecca loos
4. jessica simpson
5. miss usa
6. irs
7. william hung
8. good friday
9. omarosa
10. masters golf
I recently stumbled into a blog whose main purpose is to get hits. Well, this site would be a godsend to the person. What it does is collates the top 50 search terms on Google for each week.
There's also the Lycos 50 but the top queries are a bit dated, I mean Clay Aiken and Paris Hilton?
Top 10 Gaining Queries
Week Ending Apr. 12, 2004
1. easter
2. elisha cuthbert
3. rebecca loos
4. jessica simpson
5. miss usa
6. irs
7. william hung
8. good friday
9. omarosa
10. masters golf
18 April 2004
MINOR CHANGES
To the regular visitors (yeah, both of you!), i moved some of the links around. I think this is more efficient on my part.
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There's nothing wrong with your browser.
BBC - Comedy - The Office
THE OFFICE
This series ismy all time one of my favorite comedy series. I have seen all two seasons more than four times now. And that's in a span of five weeks! If you can catch the DVD or happen to know someone who has copies of it, you won't regret it.
It'll take two or three episodes before you really get into it. But it's worth it. Too bad Rick Grevais decided to stop after two seasons. Come to think about it, it's better to finish up when you're on top.
Check these out:
David: "I’m going to have to let you go first"
Dawn: "What? Why?"
David: "Why? Stealing. Thieving."
Dawn: "Thieving? What am I meant to have stolen?"
David: "Post-It notes."
Gareth: "In this room, I have special-"
Tim: "Needs?"
Gareth: "No, I am a special-"
Tim: "Needs child?"
Gareth: "No. And that’s not even funny"
And don't forget to watch the two part christmas special. It'll give you a bit of closure with what happened to the people of Wernahm Hogg after the series.
Oh and here's a link to a site with the full version of Handbags and Gladrags by the Stereophonics. It's the theme song of the show.
This series is
It'll take two or three episodes before you really get into it. But it's worth it. Too bad Rick Grevais decided to stop after two seasons. Come to think about it, it's better to finish up when you're on top.
Check these out:
David: "I’m going to have to let you go first"
Dawn: "What? Why?"
David: "Why? Stealing. Thieving."
Dawn: "Thieving? What am I meant to have stolen?"
David: "Post-It notes."
Gareth: "In this room, I have special-"
Tim: "Needs?"
Gareth: "No, I am a special-"
Tim: "Needs child?"
Gareth: "No. And that’s not even funny"
And don't forget to watch the two part christmas special. It'll give you a bit of closure with what happened to the people of Wernahm Hogg after the series.
Oh and here's a link to a site with the full version of Handbags and Gladrags by the Stereophonics. It's the theme song of the show.
ROCO
ROCO
I still don't know who to vote for in the coming elections. But what's happening to Roco is bothering me. He is now at an "undisclosed" hostpital in Houston, Texas. His side is saying it's because of "chronic back pain".
Rumors are flying around that it's not that but prostate cancer. Why not divulge the hospital, interview the doctor and be honest about everything; backpain, cancer, or whatever. Not even a president and at this point is refusing to go out and settle this issue.
Talk the talk, walk the walk.
I still don't know who to vote for in the coming elections. But what's happening to Roco is bothering me. He is now at an "undisclosed" hostpital in Houston, Texas. His side is saying it's because of "chronic back pain".
Rumors are flying around that it's not that but prostate cancer. Why not divulge the hospital, interview the doctor and be honest about everything; backpain, cancer, or whatever. Not even a president and at this point is refusing to go out and settle this issue.
Talk the talk, walk the walk.
17 April 2004
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Lord Of The Rings
So, you're not up to watching all 9 hours of Lord of the Rings? Well, this site condenses it to about two minutes.
(via The Presurfer)
So, you're not up to watching all 9 hours of Lord of the Rings? Well, this site condenses it to about two minutes.
(via The Presurfer)
16 April 2004
Songs/american pie interpretations
American Pie interpretations
We all know that song, 'American Pie', by Don Mclean. But do you know what it means? What's it about? Well, this site does offer a full view of the song and what it could mean...
We all know that song, 'American Pie', by Don Mclean. But do you know what it means? What's it about? Well, this site does offer a full view of the song and what it could mean...
15 April 2004
Touchblue Entertainment
Touchblue Entertainment
UCSD Filipino students' website. Got lots of cool media projects there. Definitely worth a look.
UCSD Filipino students' website. Got lots of cool media projects there. Definitely worth a look.
World Famous in the Philippines
GREAT SERVICE
I really really appreciate this My Stack service. Notice the box on the left that says "Philippine Tidbits"? Well My Stacks searches the net and displays to me the 7 most CURRENT (I can go as much as 20 but that's overkill) posts that mentions anything about the Philippines.
I know I keep posting about this but it really helps me surf the net. Most of the posts here were courtesy of My Stacks. I really recommend this to people who want a real focused search.
Did I mention that this service is free?
I really really appreciate this My Stack service. Notice the box on the left that says "Philippine Tidbits"? Well My Stacks searches the net and displays to me the 7 most CURRENT (I can go as much as 20 but that's overkill) posts that mentions anything about the Philippines.
I know I keep posting about this but it really helps me surf the net. Most of the posts here were courtesy of My Stacks. I really recommend this to people who want a real focused search.
Did I mention that this service is free?
Weird WordsIndex
Weird Words Index
"The word weird in this section is interpreted broadly to mean words that refer to obscure or outlandish subjects, are in themselves rare, or which look odd..."
Want to know what salmagundi means? How about a turlough? Well, this sites have definitions on those daily weird words that hit us occasionaly.
"The word weird in this section is interpreted broadly to mean words that refer to obscure or outlandish subjects, are in themselves rare, or which look odd..."
Want to know what salmagundi means? How about a turlough? Well, this sites have definitions on those daily weird words that hit us occasionaly.
12 April 2004
psychicpants.net: Being the True, the Good, the Beautiful and Definitive Meaning of Jologs
Being the True, the Good, the Beautiful and Definitive Meaning of Jologs
"...Jolog came from Jolina....loose and wide pants that were huhulog-hulog (kept falling). "Hulog" later was spelled "Julog" until it was pronounced "ju-log"...actually originally spelled as 'diyolog' which stands for dilis (anchovies), tuyo (dried fish) and itlog (egg)--the food of the poor. And it was used like this: 'Oh, look she eats diyolog..."
Really fun reading. It kind of shows how diverse and "maleable" our language can be.
"...Jolog came from Jolina....loose and wide pants that were huhulog-hulog (kept falling). "Hulog" later was spelled "Julog" until it was pronounced "ju-log"...actually originally spelled as 'diyolog' which stands for dilis (anchovies), tuyo (dried fish) and itlog (egg)--the food of the poor. And it was used like this: 'Oh, look she eats diyolog..."
Really fun reading. It kind of shows how diverse and "maleable" our language can be.
11 April 2004
Get Fuzzy - Meet the Characters
"Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley, is a wry portrait of single life, with pets. At the center of this warm and fuzzy romp is Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered ad executive and guardian of Bucky and Satchel, anthropomorphic scamps that still live by their animal instincts. Bucky is a temperamental cat (is there any other kind?) who clearly wears the pants in this eccentric household. Satchel is a gentle pooch with a sensitive soul who tries to remain neutral, but frequently ends up on the receiving end of Bucky's mischief. Together, this unlikely trio endures all the trials and tribulations of a typical family... more or less..."
My most favorite comic strip of all time. Bar none
"Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley, is a wry portrait of single life, with pets. At the center of this warm and fuzzy romp is Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered ad executive and guardian of Bucky and Satchel, anthropomorphic scamps that still live by their animal instincts. Bucky is a temperamental cat (is there any other kind?) who clearly wears the pants in this eccentric household. Satchel is a gentle pooch with a sensitive soul who tries to remain neutral, but frequently ends up on the receiving end of Bucky's mischief. Together, this unlikely trio endures all the trials and tribulations of a typical family... more or less..."
My most favorite comic strip of all time. Bar none
President says 'Passion' was 'wonderful' - Apr. 10, 2004
President says 'Passion' was 'wonderful'
"President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Saturday she watched the film, "Passion of the Christ" and described it as "wonderful," for graphically bringing the sacrifices of Jesus to a new generation...
I wonder if she watched it alone or with her whole family. Either way, would they be more christian in their ummm... ways afterwards?
The Passion might be too numbing for politicians (granted I haven't seen it) to "get the message". I'd suggest should start off with the Ten Commandments. Can't get more basic than that.
"President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Saturday she watched the film, "Passion of the Christ" and described it as "wonderful," for graphically bringing the sacrifices of Jesus to a new generation...
I wonder if she watched it alone or with her whole family. Either way, would they be more christian in their ummm... ways afterwards?
The Passion might be too numbing for politicians (granted I haven't seen it) to "get the message". I'd suggest should start off with the Ten Commandments. Can't get more basic than that.
the prison blog
THE PRISON BLOG
"...providing links to news, editorial, relevant web sites, and interesting reports about all aspects of imprisonment. no agenda, no angle - just stuff that interests us...."
Guess what's on the top list of this blog today? Hmmmm... 53 prisoners escaping a Basilan jail, that's what.
A few days ago, a top terrorist was killed by "ELITE" Philippine troops. Wow. I'm so excited what adjectives the government will peg on this bit of news.
"...providing links to news, editorial, relevant web sites, and interesting reports about all aspects of imprisonment. no agenda, no angle - just stuff that interests us...."
Guess what's on the top list of this blog today? Hmmmm... 53 prisoners escaping a Basilan jail, that's what.
A few days ago, a top terrorist was killed by "ELITE" Philippine troops. Wow. I'm so excited what adjectives the government will peg on this bit of news.
10 April 2004
EASTMAS
For my kids, between Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, they have Uncle Rich.
As I posted before, Gabbi was appointed the Go-Out-Master. As such, she has to do the itenarary of the day. Where to go, what to do, yadda-yadda-yadda. Check that post, it was a week ago. That day, they never heard the word "No" from us. They didn't notice it though. The kids themselves made sure things weren't over the top. We regularly checked with the Go-Out-Master what to do next. And you could see Gabbi take that position and responsibility seriously. It was a lot of fun.
Anyway, thanks to Uncle Rich, we did it last Wednesday. Everything went off without a hitch although a last minute change from the zoo to the mall was made. With the G.O.M.'s approval of course. It was Lulu and Gabbi's day.
It made me see how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family,my brother, my wife and my daughters. Last Wednesday, I appreciated what I have and made me forget my problems. Just seeing Gabbi holding a little kitty toy in her hands with her eyes bright and smiling made everything right. Lulu with her funky white pants she tried on and liked brought a smile to my heart. And also, the two kids going around blue wave with their scooter is a sight to see.
It didn't matter that we were all tired afterwards. The things we did brought us together. Being together made us stronger. The strength made us feel loved by one another. It took Uncle Rich to make me see and feel this. Thanks, bro. You're a life saver.
Next up as Go-Out-Master is Lulu. She was the G.O.M. last February and it seems she's itching to do a killer day of fun like this.
For my kids, between Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, they have Uncle Rich.
As I posted before, Gabbi was appointed the Go-Out-Master. As such, she has to do the itenarary of the day. Where to go, what to do, yadda-yadda-yadda. Check that post, it was a week ago. That day, they never heard the word "No" from us. They didn't notice it though. The kids themselves made sure things weren't over the top. We regularly checked with the Go-Out-Master what to do next. And you could see Gabbi take that position and responsibility seriously. It was a lot of fun.
Anyway, thanks to Uncle Rich, we did it last Wednesday. Everything went off without a hitch although a last minute change from the zoo to the mall was made. With the G.O.M.'s approval of course. It was Lulu and Gabbi's day.
It made me see how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family,my brother, my wife and my daughters. Last Wednesday, I appreciated what I have and made me forget my problems. Just seeing Gabbi holding a little kitty toy in her hands with her eyes bright and smiling made everything right. Lulu with her funky white pants she tried on and liked brought a smile to my heart. And also, the two kids going around blue wave with their scooter is a sight to see.
It didn't matter that we were all tired afterwards. The things we did brought us together. Being together made us stronger. The strength made us feel loved by one another. It took Uncle Rich to make me see and feel this. Thanks, bro. You're a life saver.
Next up as Go-Out-Master is Lulu. She was the G.O.M. last February and it seems she's itching to do a killer day of fun like this.
09 April 2004
Welcome to Engrish.com!
Welcome to Engrish.com!
"Q. What is Engrish?
A. Engrish can be simply defined as the humorous English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising and product design..."
This one is guaranteed to make you smile. Not Warning. Make Loved for peace world. Yeah!
Reminds of a sign I saw at the National Bookstore, Robinson's Ermita Branch: "Close on Thursday and Friday". I didn't even knew that they'd get far...
"Q. What is Engrish?
A. Engrish can be simply defined as the humorous English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising and product design..."
This one is guaranteed to make you smile. Not Warning. Make Loved for peace world. Yeah!
Reminds of a sign I saw at the National Bookstore, Robinson's Ermita Branch: "Close on Thursday and Friday". I didn't even knew that they'd get far...
Quentin Tarantino May Direct 'James Bond 21'
Quentin Tarantino May Direct 'James Bond 21'
"...Tarantino hopes that the offer of a low budget and Brosnan's return would convince the producers to approve a one-time-only return to the character-driven spy plots of the first several 007 films. 'Wouldn't it be great to have a James Bond movie that didn't cost $115 million and only cost $40 million or something like that?' he asked...."
Quentin, Brosnan, and Bond. That'll be one hell of a movie if that pushes thru. Just think of the dialogue...
"...Tarantino hopes that the offer of a low budget and Brosnan's return would convince the producers to approve a one-time-only return to the character-driven spy plots of the first several 007 films. 'Wouldn't it be great to have a James Bond movie that didn't cost $115 million and only cost $40 million or something like that?' he asked...."
Quentin, Brosnan, and Bond. That'll be one hell of a movie if that pushes thru. Just think of the dialogue...
Great Stories, People, Books & Events in Literary History
Great Stories, People, Books & Events in Literary History
"Today in Literature features a new original biographical story each calendar day about the great writers, books, and events in literary history..."
Methinks some of my blog friends would like this site.
"Today in Literature features a new original biographical story each calendar day about the great writers, books, and events in literary history..."
Methinks some of my blog friends would like this site.
08 April 2004
editorsweblog.org: The top five sources of Google News
The Top 100 Sources of Google News: ABS-CBN INCLUDED
"The "relevance rankings" were developed by reviewing Google News' choices between December and March. Almost 1,400 Web sites were included. "According to our research, the sites at the top of our rankings are highly relevant at the moment as credible news sources that present major news stories promptly," said a message on the site. In other words, "They're good sites currently doing a darn good job."..."
It's surprising that ABS-CBN News is included in the top 100. Well who would question their credibility and objectivity anyway?
I would. But, that's another story.
(via Mystack.com)
"The "relevance rankings" were developed by reviewing Google News' choices between December and March. Almost 1,400 Web sites were included. "According to our research, the sites at the top of our rankings are highly relevant at the moment as credible news sources that present major news stories promptly," said a message on the site. In other words, "They're good sites currently doing a darn good job."..."
It's surprising that ABS-CBN News is included in the top 100. Well who would question their credibility and objectivity anyway?
I would. But, that's another story.
(via Mystack.com)
Google Search: yes
Google Yes and Nos
On a whim, I googled Yes and I also googled No
It turned out only 78,200,000 were "Yes" sites and 644,000,000 were "No" sites.
Ya think, the web is a bit negative here?
On a whim, I googled Yes and I also googled No
It turned out only 78,200,000 were "Yes" sites and 644,000,000 were "No" sites.
Ya think, the web is a bit negative here?
07 April 2004
Spymac Launches The Internet's First Free 1 Gigabyte Email Service
"One gigabyte of storage is available to all Spymac Mail accounts, effective today, Monday April 5, 2004.
Spymac agrees with the staff at Google that a 1 GB e-mail account makes sense. Millions of people rely on easy access to mail and depend on their email service to not indiscriminately delete important mail. Spymac Mail offers several advantages over other free Internet-based email. In addition to the one-gigabyte storage increase, Spymac Mail also offers both POP3 and Webmail access to the email accounts... "
I guess they jumped the gun on Google. Oh, it's a free service too and you don't need to be a macuser to avail of it.
"One gigabyte of storage is available to all Spymac Mail accounts, effective today, Monday April 5, 2004.
Spymac agrees with the staff at Google that a 1 GB e-mail account makes sense. Millions of people rely on easy access to mail and depend on their email service to not indiscriminately delete important mail. Spymac Mail offers several advantages over other free Internet-based email. In addition to the one-gigabyte storage increase, Spymac Mail also offers both POP3 and Webmail access to the email accounts... "
I guess they jumped the gun on Google. Oh, it's a free service too and you don't need to be a macuser to avail of it.
06 April 2004
Student facing theft raps commits suicide - Apr. 05, 2004
14 YEAR OLD STUDENT ACCUSED OF STEALING BY SCHOOL COMMITS SUICIDE
"Yancy... was given the option of bringing a lawyer to the discipline committee conference to help him understand the accusation against him.
"We are dealing here with a minor," Padilla said. "That is why, together with his parents, we require the presence of a lawyer, which can even be waived if they desire."
"Our motto is better to save than condemn," he added...
My first reaction to this was that it was the family's fault. Not the school. But then, after reading the article, I changed my mind. It was the school's. To tell a boy who is accused of stealing 200 pesos, that he has to face a board and that he is given a choice to bring a lawyer...
Better to save than condemn. Yeah, just be sure the boy's saved in front of a lawyer.
A 14 year old boy! I know that the crime of stealing is serious and despite that 200 pesos is small, to tell a boy that he has to bring a lawyer is really traumatic. How'd you think he'd react? Be happy? Act like it's nothing? That's why they're called minors.
Guilty or not. Innocent or not. Kids are fragile. I wonder if Ms. Linasa, the committee chair, has children. I wonder if Director Padilla has children. It'd be amusing to see how they raise theirs if they have...
"Yancy... was given the option of bringing a lawyer to the discipline committee conference to help him understand the accusation against him.
"We are dealing here with a minor," Padilla said. "That is why, together with his parents, we require the presence of a lawyer, which can even be waived if they desire."
"Our motto is better to save than condemn," he added...
My first reaction to this was that it was the family's fault. Not the school. But then, after reading the article, I changed my mind. It was the school's. To tell a boy who is accused of stealing 200 pesos, that he has to face a board and that he is given a choice to bring a lawyer...
Better to save than condemn. Yeah, just be sure the boy's saved in front of a lawyer.
A 14 year old boy! I know that the crime of stealing is serious and despite that 200 pesos is small, to tell a boy that he has to bring a lawyer is really traumatic. How'd you think he'd react? Be happy? Act like it's nothing? That's why they're called minors.
Guilty or not. Innocent or not. Kids are fragile. I wonder if Ms. Linasa, the committee chair, has children. I wonder if Director Padilla has children. It'd be amusing to see how they raise theirs if they have...
HOLY WEEK VACATION
The 5 day weekend is coming. Aside from my files I have been planning to organize since Christmas, I have no idea what to do. Maybe I'll surf the web for some culture. Literary Culture. Got a heads up from cbsmagic's posts on writers, poets, authors to look for.
The 5 day weekend is coming. Aside from my files I have been planning to organize since Christmas, I have no idea what to do. Maybe I'll surf the web for some culture. Literary Culture. Got a heads up from cbsmagic's posts on writers, poets, authors to look for.
KINSE ANYOS
So there is this big fuss over the kinse anyos ad.
My take on this? Heh! Just ban all liquor advertisements on TV, Radio, and Billboards. Isn't that how it's done in other countries.
Then, let's see what happens afterwards.
Dang! This is just like playing Nationstates!
So there is this big fuss over the kinse anyos ad.
My take on this? Heh! Just ban all liquor advertisements on TV, Radio, and Billboards. Isn't that how it's done in other countries.
Then, let's see what happens afterwards.
Dang! This is just like playing Nationstates!
05 April 2004
DeadJournal.com
DeadJournal.com
"What is DeadJournal.com?
DeadJournal.com is a journal site (much like LiveJournal), but as you will quickly see, not all journals are apple pie and fruitcakes. Here is where you find the journals that nobody else wants to see, or even host.
We love pissed off people, if you're a pissed off person who hates incompetence, please sign up now..."
And no need for those codes to join.
"What is DeadJournal.com?
DeadJournal.com is a journal site (much like LiveJournal), but as you will quickly see, not all journals are apple pie and fruitcakes. Here is where you find the journals that nobody else wants to see, or even host.
We love pissed off people, if you're a pissed off person who hates incompetence, please sign up now..."
And no need for those codes to join.
100 MOST OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED WORDS
"here are the 100 words most often mispronounced English words ("mispronunciation" among them). There are spelling rules in English even if they are difficult to understand, so pronouncing a word correctly usually does help you spell it correctly. Several common errors are the result of rapid speech, so take your time speaking, correctly enunciating each word..."
One thing I won't mispronounce is Cinnamon Puppy!
(via The Mortuary Portal)
"here are the 100 words most often mispronounced English words ("mispronunciation" among them). There are spelling rules in English even if they are difficult to understand, so pronouncing a word correctly usually does help you spell it correctly. Several common errors are the result of rapid speech, so take your time speaking, correctly enunciating each word..."
One thing I won't mispronounce is Cinnamon Puppy!
(via The Mortuary Portal)
Cinnamon Puppy
Cinnamon Puppy: MY MOST FAVORITE BLOG
It seems that Cinnamon Puppy felt bad that I didn't mention this blog as one of my favorites in a previous post.
Of course, to me, Cinnamon Puppy is the most ultimate, premium, super duper, mega, top of my list, better than butter, a-number one, uber blog in my book. Why, without this blog, then I wouldn't be posting at all! CINNAMON PUPPY IS MY MOST FAVORITE BLOG OF ALL TIME!
This father must remember that the two daughters reads his blog too.
It seems that Cinnamon Puppy felt bad that I didn't mention this blog as one of my favorites in a previous post.
Of course, to me, Cinnamon Puppy is the most ultimate, premium, super duper, mega, top of my list, better than butter, a-number one, uber blog in my book. Why, without this blog, then I wouldn't be posting at all! CINNAMON PUPPY IS MY MOST FAVORITE BLOG OF ALL TIME!
This father must remember that the two daughters reads his blog too.
Joey Green
WEIRD FACTS FROM WACKY USES
This sitehas a plethora of weird facts about everyday items. Here are some examples:
Ivory Soap - is the best-selling soap in America because the air-laden bars dissolve twice as fast as other brands, compelling consumers to buy twice as much.
Krazy Glue - If your fingers get stuck together with Krazy Glue, dissolve the bond with nail polish remover or acetone, or soften with warm soapy water.
Q-Tips - The Q stands for quality and the word tip describes the cotton swab on the end of the stick.
3M - the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company is better known as 3M
Tabasco Sauce - The United States military now packs Tabasco pepper sauce in every ration kit.
This sitehas a plethora of weird facts about everyday items. Here are some examples:
Ivory Soap - is the best-selling soap in America because the air-laden bars dissolve twice as fast as other brands, compelling consumers to buy twice as much.
Krazy Glue - If your fingers get stuck together with Krazy Glue, dissolve the bond with nail polish remover or acetone, or soften with warm soapy water.
Q-Tips - The Q stands for quality and the word tip describes the cotton swab on the end of the stick.
3M - the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company is better known as 3M
Tabasco Sauce - The United States military now packs Tabasco pepper sauce in every ration kit.
04 April 2004
MyStack -- Build your stacks here...
MyStack.com
"What is MyStack.com?
MyStack.com lets you create 'Stacks' . A stack is a list of links, like a blogroll, and can be inserted into a weblog or webpage.
Unlike ordinary blogrolls, the list of links in a Stack changes. When you create a stack, you tell us what items you want us to stack for you. When the PubSub system finds new items that match your request, your Stack is immediately updated..."
I created a Philippine Tidbit stack somewhere on the bottom left side of this page. Let's see how it works out.
ADDITIONAL:
It seems it checks out blogs. Well this looks fun. I'll leave it in. The stack is located right below "OTHER BLOGS" on the left. I limited it to 7. If you think I should add, just pop in a comment.
ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL:
I'm having fun with this service! Let's see how this goes. I just created a stack that'll look for entries about or containing JOLINA MAGDANGAL. Let's see if she's still talked about.
Note: If nothing shows up then Mystacks haven't found anything. And that also means that JM's career is heading towards the rocks... At least Heart Evangelista, (the replacement, methinks), has these:
"What is MyStack.com?
MyStack.com lets you create 'Stacks' . A stack is a list of links, like a blogroll, and can be inserted into a weblog or webpage.
Unlike ordinary blogrolls, the list of links in a Stack changes. When you create a stack, you tell us what items you want us to stack for you. When the PubSub system finds new items that match your request, your Stack is immediately updated..."
I created a Philippine Tidbit stack somewhere on the bottom left side of this page. Let's see how it works out.
ADDITIONAL:
It seems it checks out blogs. Well this looks fun. I'll leave it in. The stack is located right below "OTHER BLOGS" on the left. I limited it to 7. If you think I should add, just pop in a comment.
ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL:
I'm having fun with this service! Let's see how this goes. I just created a stack that'll look for entries about or containing JOLINA MAGDANGAL. Let's see if she's still talked about.
Note: If nothing shows up then Mystacks haven't found anything. And that also means that JM's career is heading towards the rocks... At least Heart Evangelista, (the replacement, methinks), has these:
Yahoo! News - Booze-flavoured ice cream chills activists
I SHHCREAM YOU SHHCREAM FOR ICESHH CREAM
"SYDNEY (Reuters) - A new vodka-flavoured ice cream launched in Australia has provoked an outcry from groups worried it would give children a taste for alcohol.
The booze-flavoured Illicit Vodka Cranberry Magnum ice creams hit the shelves just months after biscuit-maker Arnott's new Tia Maria Tim Tams and Kahlua Slices prompted fears that the liquor-laced biscuits would encourage children to drink..."
So what about liquor laced chocolates... What?... Ohhh... sorry. LIQUEUR Laced chocolates... ummm... What was I going to say?
"SYDNEY (Reuters) - A new vodka-flavoured ice cream launched in Australia has provoked an outcry from groups worried it would give children a taste for alcohol.
The booze-flavoured Illicit Vodka Cranberry Magnum ice creams hit the shelves just months after biscuit-maker Arnott's new Tia Maria Tim Tams and Kahlua Slices prompted fears that the liquor-laced biscuits would encourage children to drink..."
So what about liquor laced chocolates... What?... Ohhh... sorry. LIQUEUR Laced chocolates... ummm... What was I going to say?
USATODAY.com - Report: Hells Angels fight teens for their stolen skull
HELLS ANGELS FIGHT TEENS
"HELSINKI, Finland (AP) - When graduating from a high school called 'Hellu,' wearing a class shirt that reads 'Hellus Angels' might seem like harmless school spirit - unless it's worn in a bar where Hells Angels members have strong feelings about trademark infringement...
...The school promptly agreed with the Hells Angels and is collecting the shirts from its students..."
Didn't the kids ever wonder why previous classes never used that name? And why would a high school kid (presumably a minor) hang out in a bar?
"HELSINKI, Finland (AP) - When graduating from a high school called 'Hellu,' wearing a class shirt that reads 'Hellus Angels' might seem like harmless school spirit - unless it's worn in a bar where Hells Angels members have strong feelings about trademark infringement...
...The school promptly agreed with the Hells Angels and is collecting the shirts from its students..."
Didn't the kids ever wonder why previous classes never used that name? And why would a high school kid (presumably a minor) hang out in a bar?
Science News Article | Reuters.com
WASN'T THIS FROM A MOVIE?
"RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Rabies-carrying vampire bats killed at least 13 people in a remote Amazon town in Brazil's northern state of Para last month, authorities said on Friday..."
"RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Rabies-carrying vampire bats killed at least 13 people in a remote Amazon town in Brazil's northern state of Para last month, authorities said on Friday..."
Google's Web mail no joke | CNET News.com
SO IT'S TRUE AFTER ALL
GMail from Google is true after all. Expect the free 1GB Capacity Email Service to be online in awhile.
The job opportunity on the moon isn't true though. Dang.
GMail from Google is true after all. Expect the free 1GB Capacity Email Service to be online in awhile.
The job opportunity on the moon isn't true though. Dang.
THE FUTURE DATE DATE
We started a family tradition.
Last February was Lulu's birthday. Since it was her birthday, we let her plan everything that was to happen on that day. From where we were going, where we'll eat, what we'll do the whole day, etc. etc. And it's been agreed that no one will complain unless the budget does. And so, Lulu's plan went exactly as she ummm... planned it.
So, this holy week, I asked Gabbi to draw out what we'll be doing. Excited that she'll be the "Go out Master", she took out a piece of paper and wrote down the itenerary. Here it is (as written):
1. We will go to Blue Wave
2. Italian Restaurant (Lulu wanted Japanese but the "Go out Master" was Gabbi)
3. Then starbucks (THey get non caffeine drinks while I get to finally try that vanilla latte' I've been hearing about)
4. bring scooter. (Ack! This is a tough one but then again Gabbi is the "Go out master")
5. go to Manila zoo
6. then go to coastal mall (get dvds and stuff)
7. then afterwards we go home
I could see Lulu's eyes shine. I know she's planning something next time when she's the G.O.M. Should I be scared?
We started a family tradition.
Last February was Lulu's birthday. Since it was her birthday, we let her plan everything that was to happen on that day. From where we were going, where we'll eat, what we'll do the whole day, etc. etc. And it's been agreed that no one will complain unless the budget does. And so, Lulu's plan went exactly as she ummm... planned it.
So, this holy week, I asked Gabbi to draw out what we'll be doing. Excited that she'll be the "Go out Master", she took out a piece of paper and wrote down the itenerary. Here it is (as written):
1. We will go to Blue Wave
2. Italian Restaurant (Lulu wanted Japanese but the "Go out Master" was Gabbi)
3. Then starbucks (THey get non caffeine drinks while I get to finally try that vanilla latte' I've been hearing about)
4. bring scooter. (Ack! This is a tough one but then again Gabbi is the "Go out master")
5. go to Manila zoo
6. then go to coastal mall (get dvds and stuff)
7. then afterwards we go home
I could see Lulu's eyes shine. I know she's planning something next time when she's the G.O.M. Should I be scared?
THE NON DATE DATE
"Where are you going?", my wife asks me.
"Oh, Malate. I have a Skyy Vodka event at Mamma's", I replied.
"Can I go?" she asks.
"Sure", I say.
And with that, wife accompanies husband.
Highlights of the night:
1. Wife is surprised that the husband knows a lot of people in Malate. From the bouncers, to the parking guys to the cigarette vendors.
2. Husband gets wife a little tipsy with ONE strawberry vodka amaretto cocktail at the bar. Husband jokes that he might take advantage of her in her present condition.
3. Husband is pissed because for the second straight week, a competitor has staged a lavish event in front of the bar.
4. Husband and wife had a quick snack at the Shawarma Center at R.Solis street. Not sure if wife noticed that husband also knows the waitresses there.
5. Husband and wife can't recall the last time they went out together.
6. Wife reminds husband to VISIT the newly opened KTV near the house. Husband makes mental note.
7. Husband reminds himself to regularly take wife out.
"Where are you going?", my wife asks me.
"Oh, Malate. I have a Skyy Vodka event at Mamma's", I replied.
"Can I go?" she asks.
"Sure", I say.
And with that, wife accompanies husband.
Highlights of the night:
1. Wife is surprised that the husband knows a lot of people in Malate. From the bouncers, to the parking guys to the cigarette vendors.
2. Husband gets wife a little tipsy with ONE strawberry vodka amaretto cocktail at the bar. Husband jokes that he might take advantage of her in her present condition.
3. Husband is pissed because for the second straight week, a competitor has staged a lavish event in front of the bar.
4. Husband and wife had a quick snack at the Shawarma Center at R.Solis street. Not sure if wife noticed that husband also knows the waitresses there.
5. Husband and wife can't recall the last time they went out together.
6. Wife reminds husband to VISIT the newly opened KTV near the house. Husband makes mental note.
7. Husband reminds himself to regularly take wife out.
THE PRESIDENCY
I took down the poll site.
I do not know who to vote for president. It's really hard to decide. Think of the predicament as if we're in the middle of a snake pit with cobras and other venomous snakes. Surrounding the pit is an arid desert for miles and miles. I don't have any water with me. So given the situation, here's my take:
I would definitely not vote for GMA. It's like saying I'd rather hang out inside the snake pit and hope that the snakes get used to me since I have no water to bring with me when I cross the desert surrounding it.
I would not vote for FPJ. It's like getting out of the snake pit, and decide to open that bag of potato chips and walk the desert.
Roco is out my ballot. It's like kicking and agitating the snakes while still in the pit.
Ping? Well, let's put it this way... It's like commiting suicide since there is no hope for rescue whatsoever
Brother Eddie? Hmmm.... Well that's like leaving the pit and crossing the desert and hoping to God that my prayers to be saved be answered...
WHAT AM I SAYING?!!! Dang. Brother Eddie... Definitely not. Definitely not. He doesn't even look the part with his scrawny frame in a barong... No. No. No.
I'd rather sit this election out.
I took down the poll site.
I do not know who to vote for president. It's really hard to decide. Think of the predicament as if we're in the middle of a snake pit with cobras and other venomous snakes. Surrounding the pit is an arid desert for miles and miles. I don't have any water with me. So given the situation, here's my take:
I would definitely not vote for GMA. It's like saying I'd rather hang out inside the snake pit and hope that the snakes get used to me since I have no water to bring with me when I cross the desert surrounding it.
I would not vote for FPJ. It's like getting out of the snake pit, and decide to open that bag of potato chips and walk the desert.
Roco is out my ballot. It's like kicking and agitating the snakes while still in the pit.
Ping? Well, let's put it this way... It's like commiting suicide since there is no hope for rescue whatsoever
Brother Eddie? Hmmm.... Well that's like leaving the pit and crossing the desert and hoping to God that my prayers to be saved be answered...
WHAT AM I SAYING?!!! Dang. Brother Eddie... Definitely not. Definitely not. He doesn't even look the part with his scrawny frame in a barong... No. No. No.
I'd rather sit this election out.
03 April 2004
EVOLUTION SCHMOLUTION
"What happens if I die without believing this [that evolution does not exist]?
Then you'll die in your sins - and be eternally lost..."
Check this one out too.
So the bible refutes evolution. One thing though, what about dinosaurs?
I'm not a fanatic or something but sometimes, people just have to grow out of the dark ages.
"What happens if I die without believing this [that evolution does not exist]?
Then you'll die in your sins - and be eternally lost..."
Check this one out too.
So the bible refutes evolution. One thing though, what about dinosaurs?
I'm not a fanatic or something but sometimes, people just have to grow out of the dark ages.
Yahoo! News - The Molvania Tourists Rarely Get to See
MOLVANIA
"...A new guide to 'the land untouched by modern dentistry,' published in Britain on Thursday, lists some of Molvania's highlights, including its nuclear reactor with genuine 1950s-era cracks and magnificent zoo with 1,000 animals, all crammed in one cage.
Eating out in Molvania -- spiritual home of the polka and whooping cough -- is cheap, but you may have to pay extra for a waiter with a mustache, the guide advises..."
Finally found a vacation place for my family that's within my budget!
"...A new guide to 'the land untouched by modern dentistry,' published in Britain on Thursday, lists some of Molvania's highlights, including its nuclear reactor with genuine 1950s-era cracks and magnificent zoo with 1,000 animals, all crammed in one cage.
Eating out in Molvania -- spiritual home of the polka and whooping cough -- is cheap, but you may have to pay extra for a waiter with a mustache, the guide advises..."
Finally found a vacation place for my family that's within my budget!
All Headline News - Lawyer Accuses Elderly Client of Scam
Lawyer Accuses Elderly Client of Scam
"CHICAGO - The lawyer for a 75-year-old woman accused of writing bad checks for new cars across the Chicago area says she scammed him, too. A judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Betty A. Gooch, who has been charged with five felonies for allegedly buying cars with bad checks..."
I wonder if the lawyer advised the elderly woman to plead innocent before he himself was scammed...
"CHICAGO - The lawyer for a 75-year-old woman accused of writing bad checks for new cars across the Chicago area says she scammed him, too. A judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Betty A. Gooch, who has been charged with five felonies for allegedly buying cars with bad checks..."
I wonder if the lawyer advised the elderly woman to plead innocent before he himself was scammed...
USATODAY.com - Brawl breaks out in anger management assembly
Brawl breaks out in anger management assembly
"WOODLAWN, Md. (AP) — A brawl broke out during an anger management assembly at a suburban high school....
the crowd of 750 students erupted into "chaos,"...
The melee began as students on stage acted out peaceful ways to resolve conflict during the assembly was organized by Sheppard Pratt Health System. ...
This has got to be tops in some weird stories I have seen. I'm still laughing at this bit while posting this.
"WOODLAWN, Md. (AP) — A brawl broke out during an anger management assembly at a suburban high school....
the crowd of 750 students erupted into "chaos,"...
The melee began as students on stage acted out peaceful ways to resolve conflict during the assembly was organized by Sheppard Pratt Health System. ...
This has got to be tops in some weird stories I have seen. I'm still laughing at this bit while posting this.
02 April 2004
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again - Coming Summer 2007
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again - Coming Summer 2007
"(Los Angeles - April 1st 2004) - The Hobbit will begin principal photography in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2005, under the direction sci-fi/fantasy director Paul Andersson, it was jointly announced today by Robert Shay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New Line Cinema; Michael Lyne, President and Chief Operating Officer of New Line Cinema; Mark Ordesky, President of Fine Line Features; and Andersson, who is also a writer and producer of the production..."
Dang! If it wasn't dated April 1, then this would've bump me up an inch above my slump...
(via Leaning Towards the Dark Side)
"(Los Angeles - April 1st 2004) - The Hobbit will begin principal photography in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2005, under the direction sci-fi/fantasy director Paul Andersson, it was jointly announced today by Robert Shay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New Line Cinema; Michael Lyne, President and Chief Operating Officer of New Line Cinema; Mark Ordesky, President of Fine Line Features; and Andersson, who is also a writer and producer of the production..."
Dang! If it wasn't dated April 1, then this would've bump me up an inch above my slump...
(via Leaning Towards the Dark Side)
IN A FUNK
Call it whatever but sometimes, your life just flashes before you for no apparent reason.
All the pain, suffering, joy, laughter, hopes, and dreams. Is this my life? An amalgamation of emotions?
It's my one of my closest friends birthday. He visited us. Played with the kids. And I ended up borrowing three hundred bucks from him. I feel like a total loser.
Oh well, We fall down, and we get up. Life just goes on.
Call it whatever but sometimes, your life just flashes before you for no apparent reason.
All the pain, suffering, joy, laughter, hopes, and dreams. Is this my life? An amalgamation of emotions?
It's my one of my closest friends birthday. He visited us. Played with the kids. And I ended up borrowing three hundred bucks from him. I feel like a total loser.
Oh well, We fall down, and we get up. Life just goes on.
ThinkGeek :: PC EZ-Bake Oven
PC EZ-Bake Oven
"Now the computer savvy among us can relive the fun of having your very own personal mini-oven with the PC Ez-Bake oven! It fits in a 5 1/4' drive bay and plugs right into your power supply with the included Molex connector. Also included is 'PC Ez-Cook', the open-source oven controller software with hundreds of easy and creative recipes for your PC Ez-Bake oven..."
Hmmmm... pancakes. Nothing beats the smell of pancakes while surfing the net! All I need now is a coffee maker plugged in the USB slot.
(Via Boing Boing)
"Now the computer savvy among us can relive the fun of having your very own personal mini-oven with the PC Ez-Bake oven! It fits in a 5 1/4' drive bay and plugs right into your power supply with the included Molex connector. Also included is 'PC Ez-Cook', the open-source oven controller software with hundreds of easy and creative recipes for your PC Ez-Bake oven..."
Hmmmm... pancakes. Nothing beats the smell of pancakes while surfing the net! All I need now is a coffee maker plugged in the USB slot.
(Via Boing Boing)
Google Job Opportunities: Google Copernicus Center is hiring
Google Job Opportunities
"Google Copernicus Center is hiring...This center will provide a unique platform from which Google will leapfrog current terrestrial-based technologies and bring information access to new heights of utility..."
Want to relocate? Well this one is the job for you!!! Go with the Brain Drain and contribute those oh so needed dollars here in the Philippines!
"Google Copernicus Center is hiring...This center will provide a unique platform from which Google will leapfrog current terrestrial-based technologies and bring information access to new heights of utility..."
Want to relocate? Well this one is the job for you!!! Go with the Brain Drain and contribute those oh so needed dollars here in the Philippines!
01 April 2004
World Famous in the Philippines
IT IS PRECIOUS TO ME...
So now the kids have found a new plaything. My wedding ring.
Gabbi borrowed it and started acting like Gollum. Truth to tell, it looks exactly like "Precious". I let them handle it for a few minutes and take it back.
They're having a fish dinner now, and Gabbi is singing, "I only wish to catch a fish, so juicy sweet...". Hmmmm Gollum, a role model...
Better get back precious. Wouldn't want to see the fires of Mordor if something happened to "Precious".
So now the kids have found a new plaything. My wedding ring.
Gabbi borrowed it and started acting like Gollum. Truth to tell, it looks exactly like "Precious". I let them handle it for a few minutes and take it back.
They're having a fish dinner now, and Gabbi is singing, "I only wish to catch a fish, so juicy sweet...". Hmmmm Gollum, a role model...
Better get back precious. Wouldn't want to see the fires of Mordor if something happened to "Precious".
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com
Deadly Recipe
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Attention cooks -- a recipe for rolls in the current issue of Southern Living magazine could be hazardous..."
Does Sassy Lawyer know about this?
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Attention cooks -- a recipe for rolls in the current issue of Southern Living magazine could be hazardous..."
Does Sassy Lawyer know about this?
President forgives Dolphy - Apr. 01, 2004
President forgives Dolphy
"...Pausing for a commercial break, one of the hosts asked as a teaser, 'Susuportahan pa kaya ni Dolphy si FPJ? Abangan sa pagbabalik (Would Dolphy still support FPJ? We'll be right back) ... '
But when the program resumed, it moved on to another story. An Inquirer source on Wednesday said Dolphy's reiterated support for his actor-buddy was edited out..."
Don't you like the news at ABS-CBN? If we looked up 'Objective' or 'Unbiased' in the dictionary, it is so obvious you won't see ABS-CBN in it.
I wonder how GMA would react to this. Oh... both GMAs
"...Pausing for a commercial break, one of the hosts asked as a teaser, 'Susuportahan pa kaya ni Dolphy si FPJ? Abangan sa pagbabalik (Would Dolphy still support FPJ? We'll be right back) ... '
But when the program resumed, it moved on to another story. An Inquirer source on Wednesday said Dolphy's reiterated support for his actor-buddy was edited out..."
Don't you like the news at ABS-CBN? If we looked up 'Objective' or 'Unbiased' in the dictionary, it is so obvious you won't see ABS-CBN in it.
I wonder how GMA would react to this. Oh... both GMAs
Yahoo! News - French Catholic Bishops Blast Gibson's 'Passion'
French Catholic Bishops Blast Gibson's 'Passion'
"PARIS (Reuters) - French Roman Catholic bishops have officially denounced Mel Gibson (news)'s controversial film 'The Passion of the Christ,' which opened in France on Wednesday, as potentially anti-Semitic and a distortion of Christian teaching..."
You've got to hand it to the French.
"PARIS (Reuters) - French Roman Catholic bishops have officially denounced Mel Gibson (news)'s controversial film 'The Passion of the Christ,' which opened in France on Wednesday, as potentially anti-Semitic and a distortion of Christian teaching..."
You've got to hand it to the French.
Yahoo! News - Japanese Actor Lives for Dying On-Camera
Japanese Actor Lives for Dying On-Camera
"KYOTO, Japan - Seizo Fukumoto has died 20,000 agonizing deaths. He's been gored by samurai and gunned down by gangsters. His bloodied body has slammed into trees, tumbled down stairs and crashed through sliding paper-and-wood doors."
Reminds me of our Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, and Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia.
"KYOTO, Japan - Seizo Fukumoto has died 20,000 agonizing deaths. He's been gored by samurai and gunned down by gangsters. His bloodied body has slammed into trees, tumbled down stairs and crashed through sliding paper-and-wood doors."
Reminds me of our Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, and Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia.
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