"Memories have a smell... those liminal moments months or years or decades ago..."
"i miss taking pictures of my body... "
"the more Bvlgari she wore...... the more insuferable she became..."
"...if you buy Quail Eggs from the Bus station in Buendia...you'd just have enough time to pop the last egg in your mouth when you get to the Lipa Exit..."
Wow. I wish I could write like Mec. Somehow, she has that magic bag where even the most boring of things like a bus ride suddenly becomes interesting enough for you to try it. Or even ideas that are so obvious that you miss it, like the smell of memories.
Anyway, this is my new link to my regular blog reads. See I have a rule to myself, only 13 blog links. Not one more. Not one less.
Why 13? Well, because 12 is not enough and 14 is too much. That's why. Silly rabbit.
31 January 2005
The 16 Best-ever Freeware Utilities
"There are a lot of great freeware programs out there. Many are as good or better than their commercial alternatives. This list features my pick of the 'best of the best...'"
I think I posted this before but with these utilities, your sure to keep your computer operating in tip top state.
I think I posted this before but with these utilities, your sure to keep your computer operating in tip top state.
Killing Killers Who Want to Die
"...You really know the state killers have lost it when they call for the death penalty for someone who was just trying to kill himself in the first place.
... Alvarez, according to news reports, lost his nerve and left the vehicle as the train approached, and escaped injury, but the resulting crash, which derailed the train, ended up killing 11 riders and injuring many others..."
I've been thinking (I know that's a hard thing for me to do, but don't worry, I got a bottle of aspirin ready...) and I can't come up with an appropriate punishment for something like this.
... Alvarez, according to news reports, lost his nerve and left the vehicle as the train approached, and escaped injury, but the resulting crash, which derailed the train, ended up killing 11 riders and injuring many others..."
I've been thinking (I know that's a hard thing for me to do, but don't worry, I got a bottle of aspirin ready...) and I can't come up with an appropriate punishment for something like this.
30 January 2005
Angeles City cyber sex den raided
"ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, Philippines -- The police on Saturday raided a cyber sex den here... Restua said seven young women, some of whom were believed to be minors, were taken in for questioning..."
Is this the second or third cyber sex den raided in Pampanga? Oh wait, it's the fifth raid. Seems that Pampanga is becoming a haven for cyber sex ummm... stuff.
Is this the second or third cyber sex den raided in Pampanga? Oh wait, it's the fifth raid. Seems that Pampanga is becoming a haven for cyber sex ummm... stuff.
Star Wars ESPN Commercials
A new round of "This Is SportsCenter" commercials featuring Star Wars characters... The award-winning mocumentary-style campaign features popular Star Wars characters, including Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, Darth Vader and a stormtrooper, as well as tennis star Andy Roddick and heavyweight boxing icon Lennox Lewis, and SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott..."
Debbie Gibson Bares all on Playboy
" Debbie Gibson...The '80s pop phenom, whose hits included 'Foolish Beat' and 'Into Your Eyes,' bares it all in the March issue of Playboy, which hits stands Feb. 11..."
First it was Tiffany. Now it's Debbie. What's up with these ex-teen stars suddenly going Playboy?
First it was Tiffany. Now it's Debbie. What's up with these ex-teen stars suddenly going Playboy?
28 January 2005
World of Warcraft Worldwide Support
"...World of Warcraft servers will be located around the globe in order to support our gaming community worldwide..."
Yes! That's one hurdle ummm... hurdled. Next thing now is to snag the game. And it's off to become an Orc Warrior!
Problem is there's no WoW available here! What have I done to deserve this?
Yes! That's one hurdle ummm... hurdled. Next thing now is to snag the game. And it's off to become an Orc Warrior!
Problem is there's no WoW available here! What have I done to deserve this?
Hackenslash
Trying to find any news about World of Warcraft, I was pointed to this site by Joey Alarilla.
Joey by the way informed me that WoW might probably coming here to our shores end year or even next year. To quote him in his email to me, "...As for the local version of WoW Philippines, no official word yet on when it would be launched here, 'coz reports have it that three local game publishers are in a bidding war. What they're saying is that the earliest it might arrive (depending on who wins) is 3rd or 4th quarter of this year, though one company said that 2006 is a more realistic date...". DANG! But I need my fix now!
Anyway I am digressing, this site is a throve for local Philippine gamers. It's got that local flavor in it.
But cool and all, I still don't have World of Warcraft.
Joey by the way informed me that WoW might probably coming here to our shores end year or even next year. To quote him in his email to me, "...As for the local version of WoW Philippines, no official word yet on when it would be launched here, 'coz reports have it that three local game publishers are in a bidding war. What they're saying is that the earliest it might arrive (depending on who wins) is 3rd or 4th quarter of this year, though one company said that 2006 is a more realistic date...". DANG! But I need my fix now!
Anyway I am digressing, this site is a throve for local Philippine gamers. It's got that local flavor in it.
But cool and all, I still don't have World of Warcraft.
No way CAP can pay
"...Osmena also assured the plan holders that the Senate committees tasked to investigate the scam will grill the officials of CAP as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission to find out why the company was allowed to sell additional plans despite its unstable financial condition..."
At last something worth the Senate's attention.
At last something worth the Senate's attention.
27 January 2005
26 January 2005
Too Bad Deagol is Miles and Miles Away
So, my brother plays World Of Warcraft.
Hey bro! You better thank the stars it's No-Name Calling Week. You, you, you... GRUE!
Seriously though, talk about having those panic attack thingy's in the middle of sleep and just blurting out "You can have my wife and my youngest for a copy! But for the Collector's edition you can have my eldest too"
Well I know that's too long a line to blurt out. Actually I shouted "It's a deal! Take 'em all!".
Hey bro! You better thank the stars it's No-Name Calling Week. You, you, you... GRUE!
Seriously though, talk about having those panic attack thingy's in the middle of sleep and just blurting out "You can have my wife and my youngest for a copy! But for the Collector's edition you can have my eldest too"
Well I know that's too long a line to blurt out. Actually I shouted "It's a deal! Take 'em all!".
'No Name-Calling Week' Begins in Schools
"...middle schools nationwide will participate in a 'No Name-Calling Week' initiative starting Monday. The program, now in its second year, has the backing of groups from the Girl Scouts to Amnesty International but has also drawn complaints that it overemphasizes harassment of gay youths.
The initiative was developed by the New York-based Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network..."
Bite me you perv goofy looking, butt bottom biting, piss sludge drinking, bug eating, air for brain, crap stink smelling, gay clown scum retard chimpanzee.
Can't wait for NAME-calling Week.
(via Leaning Towards the Dark Side)
The initiative was developed by the New York-based Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network..."
Bite me you
Can't wait for NAME-calling Week.
(via Leaning Towards the Dark Side)
Broadcast journalists' work critiqued - INQ7.net
"...some local TV people's lack of training and technical knowledge was too obvious to be ignored. To cover up, they focused on individual stories, and were thus unable to give viewers the big picture..."
Two things.
One. Saying that only some tv newspersons lack training and technical knowledge is a stretch. I would say that MOST of them are.
Two. Calling our local newspersons Broadcast JOURNALISTS is a misnomer. They're more talking heads and empty headed. Well, MOST of them are.
Three....
Wait. I mean Three, three things....
Three. Heck. Let's not call them newspeople. They're a brand new category alltogether. A cross between the tsismis tabloid reporter and the circus barker. No offense to tabloid reporters and circus barkers.
Four...
Ummmm... never mind.
Two things.
One. Saying that only some tv newspersons lack training and technical knowledge is a stretch. I would say that MOST of them are.
Two. Calling our local newspersons Broadcast JOURNALISTS is a misnomer. They're more talking heads and empty headed. Well, MOST of them are.
Three....
Wait. I mean Three, three things....
Three. Heck. Let's not call them newspeople. They're a brand new category alltogether. A cross between the tsismis tabloid reporter and the circus barker. No offense to tabloid reporters and circus barkers.
Four...
Ummmm... never mind.
25 January 2005
Google rolls out TV search prototype
"Google introduced late Monday a prototype of a service to search TV programming, an anticipated move to broaden its search franchise for broadcast...find the TV shows in which it was mentioned, a still image of the video and closed-captioning text of that particular segment of the program...For now, people will not be able to watch the video clip, nor will the Web pages contain the company's signature text advertising. But Google expects to add video playback down the road..."
Although, Yahoo already has a beta video search site where you can search for actual videos based on your search term.
Thanks Mark! I forgot to put up the link to the site! I was engrossed with those playb... I mean fungi videos over at yahoo...
Although, Yahoo already has a beta video search site where you can search for actual videos based on your search term.
Thanks Mark! I forgot to put up the link to the site! I was engrossed with those playb... I mean fungi videos over at yahoo...
I Think I'm Contagious
I needed the full name of this person for a report I'm making. I texted (SMS) up my very close friend to ask her what this person's full name was. Bad move on my part since there's this "conflict" between them. They hate each other.
Me: "What's the full name of ****? I need it for my report"
Friend: "**** b*tch. She's married to **** @ssh*le"
Me: "What's the full name of ****? I need it for my report"
Friend: "**** b*tch. She's married to **** @ssh*le"
Yahoo! Video Search
"Search for videos across the web..."
Yahoo has unveiled it's beta search site for videos. Complete with thumbnails and how long the clip is. Real cool when you want to find videos of *uhurm* ummm... fungi and other interesting science stuff.
Yahoo has unveiled it's beta search site for videos. Complete with thumbnails and how long the clip is. Real cool when you want to find videos of *uhurm* ummm... fungi and other interesting science stuff.
Google snaps up top Firefox programmer
"Google has hired the lead programmer of the Firefox Web browser, the newest step in the search engine powerhouse's encroachment on Microsoft's turf..."
So we're close to getting the GBrowser. But what about Firefox?
This is like a soap opera for geeks like me. Can't wait to see who'd show up as the sexy conniving temptress here. How about the most downloaded woman in the net?
So we're close to getting the GBrowser. But what about Firefox?
This is like a soap opera for geeks like me. Can't wait to see who'd show up as the sexy conniving temptress here. How about the most downloaded woman in the net?
Browser Showdown: Firefox vs. Internet Explorer
"Other tech sites will bore you with in-depth "technical details" and performance specs in their product analysis. At BBspot we pull back from the boring benchmarks to compare the superficialities, and we do it all on a single page. Now that Firefox is gaining ground on Internet Explorer it is time to compare the two face to face....
Why does Internet Explorer crash all the time? - 2.57 million results
Vs.
Why does Firefox crash all the time? - 218,000 results
...
Internet Explorer will help me get laid - 1.34 million results
Vs.
Firefox will help me get laid - 75,700 results..."
Maybe I should use IE on those cold lonely nights...
Why does Internet Explorer crash all the time? - 2.57 million results
Vs.
Why does Firefox crash all the time? - 218,000 results
...
Internet Explorer will help me get laid - 1.34 million results
Vs.
Firefox will help me get laid - 75,700 results..."
Maybe I should use IE on those cold lonely nights...
Browser Showdown: Firefox vs. Internet Explorer
"Other tech sites will bore you with in-depth "technical details" and performance specs in their product analysis. At BBspot we pull back from the boring benchmarks to compare the superficialities, and we do it all on a single page. Now that Firefox is gaining ground on Internet Explorer it is time to compare the two face to face....
Why does Internet Explorer crash all the time? - 2.57 million results
Vs.
Why does Firefox crash all the time? - 218,000 results
...
Internet Explorer will help me get laid - 1.34 million results
Vs.
Firefox will help me get laid - 75,700 results
A much better chance of getting lucky with IE..."
Why does Internet Explorer crash all the time? - 2.57 million results
Vs.
Why does Firefox crash all the time? - 218,000 results
...
Internet Explorer will help me get laid - 1.34 million results
Vs.
Firefox will help me get laid - 75,700 results
A much better chance of getting lucky with IE..."
Now I know How Smeagol Feels Like
This has been eating into my nerves for weeks! I just have to have this. I just have to! Even Ebay Philippines don't have it.
I mean, if it's now out in Korea, why not here? I hear they're looking for a local partner here. From what I gather, PLDTPlay, the guys from MU Online, and one other company are vying for it.
Now with this bit of news, do I have to hold off getting the US version of the game and wait for the local launch? Oh! The agony! The agony!
But then again, I don't have enough moolahs to buy the US version anyway...
I mean, if it's now out in Korea, why not here? I hear they're looking for a local partner here. From what I gather, PLDTPlay, the guys from MU Online, and one other company are vying for it.
Now with this bit of news, do I have to hold off getting the US version of the game and wait for the local launch? Oh! The agony! The agony!
But then again, I don't have enough moolahs to buy the US version anyway...
FVR is not qualified --Miriam
"'HE is not qualified.'
These were the words of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago after Rep. Constantino Jaraula of Cagayan de Oro City endorsed former President Fidel Ramos to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations... "
For some reason, I have the urge to play LITHIUM by Nirvana...
These were the words of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago after Rep. Constantino Jaraula of Cagayan de Oro City endorsed former President Fidel Ramos to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations... "
For some reason, I have the urge to play LITHIUM by Nirvana...
Johnny Carson's final 'Tonight Show' monologue
"...I don't like saying goodbye. Farewells are a little awkward, and I really thought about this -- no joke -- wouldn't it be funny, instead of showing up tonight, putting on a rerun?...."
24 January 2005
eBay.ph
"eBay Policy
Listings that attempt to make sales outside of eBay are not permitted and will be ended. The Insertion Fee will be automatically credited for that listing.
* Using member contact information obtained from eBay or using any eBay feature to offer to sell an item outside of eBay to any of your bidders in a Reserve Not Met listing.
* Listings of catalogs from which buyers may directly order items are prohibited. In these situations, the seller will typically offer the catalog for low bid prices and complete sales outside of eBay for items found in the catalog.
* The eBay item page cannot refer to or promote the seller's individual Web site, off eBay sales or other businesses..."
I think eBay Philippines might have a problem with this. Most of the entries in the ebay.ph site are in violation of this policy. Although the eBay site seems to lack a more thorough tutorial or introduction to the process. I mean, it doesn't even have anything to say about mode of payment or any ebay fees.
Umm... sorry but I'm an eBay newbie here. Excuse me if my comments may sound a bit naive. Well, because they are...
Listings that attempt to make sales outside of eBay are not permitted and will be ended. The Insertion Fee will be automatically credited for that listing.
* Using member contact information obtained from eBay or using any eBay feature to offer to sell an item outside of eBay to any of your bidders in a Reserve Not Met listing.
* Listings of catalogs from which buyers may directly order items are prohibited. In these situations, the seller will typically offer the catalog for low bid prices and complete sales outside of eBay for items found in the catalog.
* The eBay item page cannot refer to or promote the seller's individual Web site, off eBay sales or other businesses..."
I think eBay Philippines might have a problem with this. Most of the entries in the ebay.ph site are in violation of this policy. Although the eBay site seems to lack a more thorough tutorial or introduction to the process. I mean, it doesn't even have anything to say about mode of payment or any ebay fees.
Umm... sorry but I'm an eBay newbie here. Excuse me if my comments may sound a bit naive. Well, because they are...
23 January 2005
Cyber sex den rakes in P1M daily
"A CYBER sex den raided by police agents in Las Pinas Friday night was earning at least P1 million daily just by making its employers, mostly minors, perform sex acts which were aired on a web camera over the internet for foreigners from Europe and the United States..."
One Million a day? Dang.
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One Million a day? Dang.
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Vigan celebrates native sausage fest
"VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Philippines -- Vigan’s "Longganiza" (native sausage) Festival held on Saturday drew thousands more revelers compared to last year’s staging of the festival, the city government said...."
If you're wondering how good they are, mozy on to Dulcinea (There's a branch in Greenbelt, Makati. I know there's also one in Tomas Morato, Quezon City but not sure where it is). They serve Vigan Longganiza. Oh and here's a tip. Order the Chorizo Arroz. It's not on the menu but dang, that is one hot dish. Don't forget to order an egg on the side.
It's basically rice fried with the oil of the chorizo. And it's mixed in with vigan longganiza. Really really good.
If you're wondering how good they are, mozy on to Dulcinea (There's a branch in Greenbelt, Makati. I know there's also one in Tomas Morato, Quezon City but not sure where it is). They serve Vigan Longganiza. Oh and here's a tip. Order the Chorizo Arroz. It's not on the menu but dang, that is one hot dish. Don't forget to order an egg on the side.
It's basically rice fried with the oil of the chorizo. And it's mixed in with vigan longganiza. Really really good.
I wonder how much influence Ezekiel had over Quentin
Once in awhile, I feel like posting personal stuff.
I guess this is one of those days. Well, sort of..
Like Budjette, I'm bitten by the bug. The problem is I don't know what to write about.
I mean I could write about the affair I had last year. Or how I ended it a week before my wedding anniversary. But, is it readworthy?
Or should I write about the killer headache I had yesterday. A sure premonition of an impending eathquake. And how it was a disappointing 5.4 in General Santos City. Well disappointing given the fact that I texted a couple of friends yesterday afternoon thinking it was going to be a big one. Would this pique your interest?
I could write about Lulu, my eldest daughter, and how she is now in Book V of Harry Potter but her math grades are down. Or how about Gabbi's, my youngest daughter, new obsession on making me quit smoking. And now, I'm always looking over my shoulder whenever I smoke in the den. I could write about that, but who'd care?
How about the people I meet in my line of work? A friend I wrote about before has a new girlfriend. His new one is as screwed up as the old one. This time, the girl is numb. Cold. Frigid. But also meek and sensitive. What a combination, I tell you. I know her so I know. But would writing about them be interesting?
Ah never mind. Maybe what I should do is not think what to write, but why I write.
I guess this is one of those days. Well, sort of..
Like Budjette, I'm bitten by the bug. The problem is I don't know what to write about.
I mean I could write about the affair I had last year. Or how I ended it a week before my wedding anniversary. But, is it readworthy?
Or should I write about the killer headache I had yesterday. A sure premonition of an impending eathquake. And how it was a disappointing 5.4 in General Santos City. Well disappointing given the fact that I texted a couple of friends yesterday afternoon thinking it was going to be a big one. Would this pique your interest?
I could write about Lulu, my eldest daughter, and how she is now in Book V of Harry Potter but her math grades are down. Or how about Gabbi's, my youngest daughter, new obsession on making me quit smoking. And now, I'm always looking over my shoulder whenever I smoke in the den. I could write about that, but who'd care?
How about the people I meet in my line of work? A friend I wrote about before has a new girlfriend. His new one is as screwed up as the old one. This time, the girl is numb. Cold. Frigid. But also meek and sensitive. What a combination, I tell you. I know her so I know. But would writing about them be interesting?
Ah never mind. Maybe what I should do is not think what to write, but why I write.
PROJEKT VIDEO CATALOGUE
"PROJEKT is a quarterly video catalogue, which archives the artwork of gallery based artists working with video. The catalogue contains the artwork of established, mid career and emerging artists from Australia..."
Real interesting clips. This one site is going to eat up most of my time.
One tip is to save the video to your computer before viewing (right click on image). That way you can enlarge it. You can delete it afterwards. Unless, there's an easier way of course.
Real interesting clips. This one site is going to eat up most of my time.
One tip is to save the video to your computer before viewing (right click on image). That way you can enlarge it. You can delete it afterwards. Unless, there's an easier way of course.
SongMeanings
"SongMeanings was created when we saw a void in most of the lyric sites around -- they didn't have any user interaction....We allow users to post their comments about their favorite (and not so favorite) songs and even submit their own lyrics.
Our goal is to create the world's largest and most functional lyrics site, period. We also have a community aspect with user profiles, message boards and more..."
If you want to know about what a certain song means to most people or what it's about outside of just the lyrics this is the site to go to. Check out REM's Losing My Religion, that is a pretty long thread.
Our goal is to create the world's largest and most functional lyrics site, period. We also have a community aspect with user profiles, message boards and more..."
If you want to know about what a certain song means to most people or what it's about outside of just the lyrics this is the site to go to. Check out REM's Losing My Religion, that is a pretty long thread.
22 January 2005
How to detect lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns
"The following techniques to telling if someone is lying are often used by police, and security experts....
Warning: Sometimes Ignorance is bliss; after gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you..."
Remember these techniques whenever you see an ex-president, a senator or any politician from the Philippines giving out interviews or speeches.
(via The Presurfer)
Warning: Sometimes Ignorance is bliss; after gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you..."
Remember these techniques whenever you see an ex-president, a senator or any politician from the Philippines giving out interviews or speeches.
(via The Presurfer)
Seona Dancing in The Office
Can you believe that the person on top is Rick Gervais (David Brent) from one of my favorite shows, The Office. I have all the episodes including The Making Of.. and the two christmas specials. Seen them all around six times.
Anyway, this is Rick Gervais now.
The band is Seona Dancing, they sang that song, "More To Lose". That song is truly world famous in the Philippines. It's a real popular 80s song here.
It's surprising this obscure fact isn't ummm... well known here. Although The Wily Filipino knew this as early as April. Anyway, just so you know...
Excuse me while I watch The Office again. Hmmmm... that's season 1 episode 3 where he sings right?
How Nerdy Are You?
Dang. During my days, it was really easy to become a full fledged nerd. I was one when it wasn't even cool to be one...
(via The Presurfer)
21 January 2005
The Celebrity Ranker
World Famous In The Philippines ranks the...
2899th most sexy
3262nd most popular
...out of the 4552 celebrities on this site.
Popularity = 2.915
(where 7=super popular, 1=not popular)
Sexiness = 2.4331%
(the percentage of web pages that think World Famous In The Philippines is sexy)...
"...This site analyzes the web pages in Google's database to find out what the Internet thinks about any celebrity..."
2.4% of web pages think my web page is sexy. That's better than 0% of web pages think I am sexy.
Does that mean Jennifer Garner will never know I exist?
2899th most sexy
3262nd most popular
...out of the 4552 celebrities on this site.
Popularity = 2.915
(where 7=super popular, 1=not popular)
Sexiness = 2.4331%
(the percentage of web pages that think World Famous In The Philippines is sexy)...
"...This site analyzes the web pages in Google's database to find out what the Internet thinks about any celebrity..."
2.4% of web pages think my web page is sexy. That's better than 0% of web pages think I am sexy.
Does that mean Jennifer Garner will never know I exist?
Heads Up
"Misery is expected to peak on Monday, as 24 January has been pinpointed as the worst day of the year...The fact that the most depressing day fell on a Monday was not planned but a coincidence..."
I forgot to attend a meeting. Haven't finalized a contract. Didn't go to a client.
Man, Monday is going to be my worst day of the year.
I forgot to attend a meeting. Haven't finalized a contract. Didn't go to a client.
Man, Monday is going to be my worst day of the year.
20 January 2005
Cable TV firms want advertise like other broadcasters
"...Specifically, cable operators want to be permitted to run 18 minutes of advertisements for every hour of broadcasting..."
Expect shampoo, noodles, detergent, and soap ads on your favorite cable stations in the near future.
Expect shampoo, noodles, detergent, and soap ads on your favorite cable stations in the near future.
Gmail Tips - The Complete Collection
"In an effort to provide easier access to my Gmail Tips, here are all of the Gmail Tips that I posted on my GmailTips.com Web site. Some of these Gmail Tips may be outdated, but they represent the entire collection..."
I love my Gmail account. I know, I know that sounds soooo psycho but it's that useful.
Anyway, if there's anyone else on this planet who still doesn't have an account. Post your email address and I'll send you a free gmail invite. I have a couple of free gmail invites still lying around.
And if it's a Yahoo or Hotmail address, do check your junk folder as gmail invitations gets chucked in there automatically.
I love my Gmail account. I know, I know that sounds soooo psycho but it's that useful.
Anyway, if there's anyone else on this planet who still doesn't have an account. Post your email address and I'll send you a free gmail invite. I have a couple of free gmail invites still lying around.
And if it's a Yahoo or Hotmail address, do check your junk folder as gmail invitations gets chucked in there automatically.
19 January 2005
neurocam
"... neurocam is not a cult religion
neurocam is not a scientific discovery
neurocam is not anything to do with politics
neurocam is not anything to do with religion
neurocam is not a prank or a hoax
neurocam is not confined to the internet
neurocam is not confined to Melbourne Australia..."
What the hell... I need a little excitement. I signed up.
If you too are curious, I do suggest you read this first.
neurocam is not a scientific discovery
neurocam is not anything to do with politics
neurocam is not anything to do with religion
neurocam is not a prank or a hoax
neurocam is not confined to the internet
neurocam is not confined to Melbourne Australia..."
What the hell... I need a little excitement. I signed up.
If you too are curious, I do suggest you read this first.
Estrada wants 'citizen's committee' to draft economic plan
"OUSTED President Joseph Estrada is proposing the creation of a "Citizens' Committee" that would be made up of key political and economic leaders, including former Presidents Corazon Aquino and Fidel Ramos..."
I have a proposal. How about giving out free medical assistance to people suffering dementia?
I have a proposal. How about giving out free medical assistance to people suffering dementia?
Attorney meets the 'jury pool from hell'
"...Right after jury selection began last week, one man got up and left, announcing, 'I'm on morphine and I'm higher than a kite'..."
Sounds like a roll call of our polit... oh never mind.
Sounds like a roll call of our polit... oh never mind.
January 19
"Oh, horror upon horror! the ice opens suddenly…and we are whirling dizzily, in immense concentric circles, round and round the borders of a gigantic amphitheatre, the summit of whose walls is lost in the darkness…But little time will be left me to ponder upon my destiny…we are plunging madly within the grasp of the whirlpool and amid a roaring, and bellowing, and shrieking of ocean and of tempest, the ship is quivering, oh God! and going down..."
Edgar Allan Poe, "MS. Found in a Bottle"
Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, 1840.
It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday today! Yup. The big man himself.
So what's the importance of this post? Well, it's not Edgar Allan Poe per se.
It's the date, January 19.
It's our10th 11th wedding anniversary.
Edgar Allan Poe, "MS. Found in a Bottle"
Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, 1840.
It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday today! Yup. The big man himself.
So what's the importance of this post? Well, it's not Edgar Allan Poe per se.
It's the date, January 19.
It's our
Stallone promises fans a Rambo IV
"Sylvester Stallone has promised fans of his Rambo franchise they can expect another installment of the all-action series - even though he's nearly 60..."
Fans? You mean there are still Rambo fans around?
Wow.
Picasa 2 out already
"Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you know. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized..."
I use Picasa when I download pictures off the digicam, no more fiddling with other programs and stuff. I also use it to post pictures to Blogger, which it automatically can do. It even works with GMail. Now they released version 2 and it's still free!
Oh wait, Google applications that works well with each other. You don't think...
Fewer Filipinos are hungry, survey shows
"THE RESULTS of a survey showing a drop in the number of hungry Filipino families were a morale booster for an administration hungry for good news..."
Does this mean people are eating cellphone prepaid cards now?
Does this mean people are eating cellphone prepaid cards now?
18 January 2005
The Generator Blog
"The Generator Blog: "This blog is not about those machines used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It's about software that creates software. Software to play around and have fun with..."
The Slashdot Story Generator, The Rune Generator, Alanis Morissette Random Lyric Generator, Pop Star Name Generator... The whole shebang!
Now if only I can find the Get A Life Generator. I could really use that now...
The Slashdot Story Generator, The Rune Generator, Alanis Morissette Random Lyric Generator, Pop Star Name Generator... The whole shebang!
Now if only I can find the Get A Life Generator. I could really use that now...
Cat Links
"they take cats and dress them up in psychotically-detailed little costumes and sets and take pictures of them..."
This post is for The Ca t.
Oh and I have two other cat sites:
1. The Catland gallery is a selection of works by Louis Wain and occasionally other cat artists from his time period...
2. The Amazing Cat CollectionA new amazing cat picture every day.
I'm a dog person and the reason I'm on a cat site binge is because of the comic strip, Get Fuzzy. Bucky Katt just rules.
Chat Acronyms
Ever get stumped when the other person online replies with some archaic language that you don't get? SOmething like WU? YT? IAC, HTH....
Well, here's a smathering of Chat acronyms that could help.
BICBW...
Well, here's a smathering of Chat acronyms that could help.
BICBW...
AXE FEATHER
Never had so much fun with a virtual feather as this one. Guaranteed fun...
Now, if only I could use something else...
I meant a bigger feather, silly...
Now, if only I could use something else...
I meant a bigger feather, silly...
Streamload - Share Videos and Photos - Online MP3 Access
Streamload is offering 10GB of free online storage. Upload 100MB at a time, and upto to 100MB download per month.
Cool place to store files that you may need at a moments notice. Well, as long as you have access to a computer and to the internet.
Oh and did I mention that this is free?
Cool place to store files that you may need at a moments notice. Well, as long as you have access to a computer and to the internet.
Oh and did I mention that this is free?
17 January 2005
Silent Celebration
"MALACANANG has opted to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the EDSA 2 revolt that catapulted Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the presidency with a simple Thanksgiving Mass yesterday morning..."
I remember that day, we were so noisy and defiant. We didn't care about polls, surveys, or popularity ratings then.
I remember that day, we were so noisy and defiant. We didn't care about polls, surveys, or popularity ratings then.
16 January 2005
Get Fuzzy
I keep repeating this but Get Fuzzy is my favorite all time comic strip. This one in particular has me laughing out loud.
You see, Fungo stole Bucky's autobiography and only will return it for Smacky, Bucky's teddy. Somehow Fungo also got hold of Smacky and now it's down to a no-holds-barred cage match, The Brawl in the Hall. Winner Take All. Confused? Go check out the archives.
Start around December 15. Quick though, the archives only carries the last 30 days.
Open Letter to Jennifer Aniston
Dear Jennifer,
Now that your publicist has made it official, and you and husband Brad Pitt have chosen to separate for good, please let me say how sorry I am. I know it must be hard for you, to watch that dream die.
That said ...
Jennifer, jennifer, jen - pick me. It's the smartest move...."
Dang! Someone beat me to it.
Now that your publicist has made it official, and you and husband Brad Pitt have chosen to separate for good, please let me say how sorry I am. I know it must be hard for you, to watch that dream die.
That said ...
Jennifer, jennifer, jen - pick me. It's the smartest move...."
Dang! Someone beat me to it.
National Lampoon covers a convention
Ummm... Budjette? Mark?
How come we never got to cover stuff like these? And i meant stuff in more ways than one...
How come we never got to cover stuff like these? And i meant stuff in more ways than one...
15 January 2005
The Soccer Channel
I love our cable provider, Global Destiny.
Nope. I don't work for them. But compared to the leading cable tv company, they innovate. Destiny was airing channels the other wasn't airing. And when those channels became popular, the other company assimilated them and started signing exclusi...
Oh wait. That isn't the subject of my post.
Oh yeah. The Soccer Channel, Super Sport 3. This channel is now a permanent fixture on my TV. No more HBO, CNN, Fox, CNBC, etc. etc. Imagine 24 hours of Football!
One time, I heard my two daughters playing their Nalee Nalee Spy make believe adventures. The plot? They have to destroy the evil satellite beaming down soccer games to helpless humans, turning them into mindless zombies shouting 'Liverpool! Liverpool!'....
Nope. I don't work for them. But compared to the leading cable tv company, they innovate. Destiny was airing channels the other wasn't airing. And when those channels became popular, the other company assimilated them and started signing exclusi...
Oh wait. That isn't the subject of my post.
Oh yeah. The Soccer Channel, Super Sport 3. This channel is now a permanent fixture on my TV. No more HBO, CNN, Fox, CNBC, etc. etc. Imagine 24 hours of Football!
One time, I heard my two daughters playing their Nalee Nalee Spy make believe adventures. The plot? They have to destroy the evil satellite beaming down soccer games to helpless humans, turning them into mindless zombies shouting 'Liverpool! Liverpool!'....
Goodbye Cruel World
I was laughing my ass off when I saw this pic. This is the way to go!
Click the picture for a bigger pi... ummmm... image.
12 January 2005
11 January 2005
Netizens eye Web-enabled surveillance cams
"Blogs and message forums buzzed this week with the discovery that a pair of simple Google searches permits access to well over 1,000 unprotected surveillance cameras around the world -- apparently without their owners' knowledge... "
This Google Search gives out around 2000 webcam feeds.
This search term is better since it gives out live webcam feeds at a few frames a second for that full motion effect.
(via Boing Boing)
This Google Search gives out around 2000 webcam feeds.
This search term is better since it gives out live webcam feeds at a few frames a second for that full motion effect.
(via Boing Boing)
Selling Songs In Leyte
Selling Songs in Leyte," by Eli Africa won Best Foreigh Short Documentary at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Selling Songs in Leyte is a documentary on the dried fish vendors of Leyte who sell their wares by the rhythm of the songs they sing.
Here's the Inquirer News Article
Check out the slideshow and some stills of the docu at his website.
Here's the Inquirer News Article
Check out the slideshow and some stills of the docu at his website.
10 January 2005
Scruffy Looking Nerfherders
This picture just brings a smile to my fa... Ack! Ack! Ack!
Why is Jar Jar in the middle?
Filipino puts up missing person site for tsunami victims
"...Benjamin Agravante Jr., a 25-year-old native of Legazpi City, Albay vacationing in Amsterdam... set up a weblog that started out just sharing news on the earthquake and giant waves it spawned, but which has since evolved into a comprehensive online directory of people who are still missing in the tsunami-struck areas..."
His site, Sneaknews.com can be accessed here
So, any news on the NBI forensics team sent to Phuket?
His site, Sneaknews.com can be accessed here
So, any news on the NBI forensics team sent to Phuket?
'L.A. Times' Drops Daily 'Garfield' as the Comic Is Blasted and Praised
"...Gene Weingarten, a humor columnist for The Washington Post and Washington Post Writers Group... said the paper displayed 'the kind of cojones missing in too many places' and described 'Garfield' as 'a strip produced by a committee, devoid of originality, devoid of guts, a strip cynically DESIGNED to be inoffensive and bad, on the theory that public tastes are insipid...'"
Well, I grew up with Garfield but somehow, there's nothing new happening anymore. It's like Groundhog Day. Strips have that rehashed kind of feeling to it.
But did you know that Garfield products rake in between $750 million and $1 billion each year.?
(via PvPonline)
Well, I grew up with Garfield but somehow, there's nothing new happening anymore. It's like Groundhog Day. Strips have that rehashed kind of feeling to it.
But did you know that Garfield products rake in between $750 million and $1 billion each year.?
(via PvPonline)
09 January 2005
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For Sale
"The winning bid greater than US$ 7,500.00 will receive
* the JAILBABES.COM & JAILDUDES.COM Domain names
* the Jail Babes & Jail Dudes database of inmates
* the Jail Babes & Jail Dudes web sites..."
Yeah, the database of Jail babes and Jail dudes must be a steal. Ummm... I mean a real deal...
* the JAILBABES.COM & JAILDUDES.COM Domain names
* the Jail Babes & Jail Dudes database of inmates
* the Jail Babes & Jail Dudes web sites..."
Yeah, the database of Jail babes and Jail dudes must be a steal. Ummm... I mean a real deal...
Top 11 Geek Break Up Lines
Number 11:
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? R
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? R
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? F
Relationship failed...
A warning though. This is like a geek test. So let's see if you do get it.
(via Wil Wheaton dot net)
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? R
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? R
(A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail? F
Relationship failed...
A warning though. This is like a geek test. So let's see if you do get it.
(via Wil Wheaton dot net)
I think tonight's a blue moon
Ok. This one is rated R.
If Spiderman was there, he would have saved MJ from this embarrasment.
But I think Aquaman would have been more suited for the job.
If Spiderman was there, he would have saved MJ from this embarrasment.
But I think Aquaman would have been more suited for the job.
07 January 2005
Words
Some words to keep in mind when reading this blog...
01. Sarcasm
02. Ironic
03. Humor
04. Pithy
05. Opinion
06. Crap
01. Sarcasm
02. Ironic
03. Humor
04. Pithy
05. Opinion
06. Crap
Monsanto fined $1.5m for bribery
"The US agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to pay a $1.5m fine for bribing an Indonesian official...Monsanto directed an Indonesian consulting firm to give a $50,000 bribe to a high-level official in Indonesia's environment ministry in 2002..."
I wonder how much Monsanto donated to the Tsunami victims in Indonesia?
I wonder how much Monsanto donated to the Tsunami victims in Indonesia?
Documents in Tan tax case missing, claims justice chief
"Documents in Tan tax case missing, claims justice chief - INQ7.net: "THE ORIGINAL documents representing the government's evidence in the P25 billion tax evasion case against taipan Lucio Tan and other officers of Fortune Tobacco are missing, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said yesterday..."
Maybe someone ran out of toilet paper since this one just stinks like sh*t.
Maybe someone ran out of toilet paper since this one just stinks like sh*t.
05 January 2005
BI wants 10 Chinese nabbed in drug raid deported
"THE BUREAU of Immigration on Tuesday ordered the initiation of deportation proceedings against 10 Chinese nationals suspected of having a hand in the operation of a clandestine drug laboratory that was raided recently in Davao City..."
Yeah. Deport those nationals back to their home country where they will surely suffer and be severely punished.
Reminds me of the story of the monkey and the turtle. Remember that? The turtle pleads with the monkey to have mercy and not to throw him in the water since he will surely die a hideous death. And the monkey throws him in...
Yeah. Deport those nationals back to their home country where they will surely suffer and be severely punished.
Reminds me of the story of the monkey and the turtle. Remember that? The turtle pleads with the monkey to have mercy and not to throw him in the water since he will surely die a hideous death. And the monkey throws him in...
Ebay.ph
I just noticed that Ebay Philippines is now open.
First thing that caught my eye is a GMail invite for sale for PhP19.95. Don't waste your money just send me your email and I'll send you a free gmail invite.
First thing that caught my eye is a GMail invite for sale for PhP19.95. Don't waste your money just send me your email and I'll send you a free gmail invite.
A new way to plug into the Internet
"For the past nine months, 115 families in Hoover, Ala., have been connecting to the Internet via the electrical outlets in their homes..."
It's still in the testing stages but if the technology will be made public this will be great news for peo...
wait...
I'm not sure but aren't our electrical lines here in the Philippines owned and operated by Meralco?
Dang.
It's still in the testing stages but if the technology will be made public this will be great news for peo...
wait...
I'm not sure but aren't our electrical lines here in the Philippines owned and operated by Meralco?
Dang.
04 January 2005
RP casualty in Phuket won't get benefits
"RELATIVES of one of five confirmed Filipino fatalities in Phuket, Thailand will not get 220,000 pesos worth of benefits from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)..."
I'm conflicted with this one. On one hand, I remember Angel de la Cruz, the truck driver kidnapped in Iraq, and how he was given tons of support. Even a new house. I don't think he deser... oh wait. I'm digressing. This is about OWWA.
Where was I? Oh yeah...
On the other, how could OWWA help if the victim is not even a member anymore?
I'm conflicted with this one. On one hand, I remember Angel de la Cruz, the truck driver kidnapped in Iraq, and how he was given tons of support. Even a new house. I don't think he deser... oh wait. I'm digressing. This is about OWWA.
Where was I? Oh yeah...
On the other, how could OWWA help if the victim is not even a member anymore?
03 January 2005
NBI team leaves Sunday for Phuket
"...The team will help identify Filipinos killed in the wake of tsunamis that devastated the coastlines of Thailand and several other Asian countries last week...
Sorry if I nitpick but how will they know how to identify filipino corpses from other nationals? Also, isn't if kind of bad form to say that we're sending a team just for filipinos.
I saw one of them interviewed saying that (well, as i understood it) the priority is to identify filipinos but they'll help with other nationals as well.
I mean it is good that we're sending people to assist our countrymen there but wouldn't it have been better to say that they were going there to help in the relief operations?
ADDITIONAL
With reference to The C at's comments:
The thought of going to a place where thousands have died made me dismiss the thought that this was a junket. But then again, why Phuket? I mean, don't we have any countrymen in the other places as well?
Did they bring any beachwear? I mean during time off, they could...
Sorry if I nitpick but how will they know how to identify filipino corpses from other nationals? Also, isn't if kind of bad form to say that we're sending a team just for filipinos.
I saw one of them interviewed saying that (well, as i understood it) the priority is to identify filipinos but they'll help with other nationals as well.
I mean it is good that we're sending people to assist our countrymen there but wouldn't it have been better to say that they were going there to help in the relief operations?
ADDITIONAL
With reference to The C at's comments:
The thought of going to a place where thousands have died made me dismiss the thought that this was a junket. But then again, why Phuket? I mean, don't we have any countrymen in the other places as well?
Did they bring any beachwear? I mean during time off, they could...
New Year, New Wallpaper
This used to be my old wallpaper. It has been for the past two years. I guess, I have to have a new look.
Now, it's this one.
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, just has that right kind of magic. Not as loud and bang bang as the usual animated movies like Shrek or The Incredibles. I enjoyed those as well, don't get me wrong.
Somehow though, those quiet moments that Spirited Away has is kind of really absorbing. Even Tess enjoyed it immensely that she watched it twice in just one day. I do recommend finding the dubbed english version since the subtitled one kind of jumbles up the words.
The kids thouroughly enjoyed it. Oh wait. Let me backtrack. They didn't just enjoy it, they LOVED it. As well as Miyazaki's earlier movie,Tonari No Totoro. A movie for kids that doesn't even have any bad guys in it. Gabbi even sings the song when she plays with her toys. "To to to totoro... To to to totoro..."
Google Press Center: Zeitgeist
"Based on billions of searches conducted by Google users around the world, the 2004 Year-End Zeitgeist offers a unique perspective on the year's major events and trends. We hope you enjoy this aggregate look at what people wanted to know more about this year..."
The top Google searches for 2004 seperated by category. Here's a snippet:
Popular Queries for 2004
1. britney spears
2. paris hilton
3. christina aguilera
4. pamela anderson
5. chat
6. games
7. carmen electra
8. orlando bloom
9. harry potter
10. mp3
Popular Shoe Brands for 2004
1. ugg boots
2. puma
3. adidas
4. nike
5. aerosole
6. manolo blahnik
7. steve madden
8. birkenstocks
9. dr martens
10. kenneth cole
The top Google searches for 2004 seperated by category. Here's a snippet:
Popular Queries for 2004
1. britney spears
2. paris hilton
3. christina aguilera
4. pamela anderson
5. chat
6. games
7. carmen electra
8. orlando bloom
9. harry potter
10. mp3
Popular Shoe Brands for 2004
1. ugg boots
2. puma
3. adidas
4. nike
5. aerosole
6. manolo blahnik
7. steve madden
8. birkenstocks
9. dr martens
10. kenneth cole
02 January 2005
Star Wars Holiday Special
Here it is. The link to the abbreviated Star Wars Holiday special from the late 70s. Too bad they took out the animated short. That was the best part.
Relive the ummm... excitement. Everyone's here, Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Artoo, Threepio, etc etc. It still has the Star Wars magic but with a twist of the ummm... The Muppet Show. Plus listen to Carrie Fisher sing!
(via The Mortuary Portal)
Relive the ummm... excitement. Everyone's here, Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Artoo, Threepio, etc etc. It still has the Star Wars magic but with a twist of the ummm... The Muppet Show. Plus listen to Carrie Fisher sing!
(via The Mortuary Portal)
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