Rantings of a Would-Be World Counqueror

I Write Like...

2010-07-29T13:38:00.000+08:00

Here's a neat online tool to find out with whom you write like the most. apparently my writing style for prose is most like Stephen King's, though I've never read a single book of his yet. I write like Stephen King I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

Win a Free Boracay Vacation Package by WOW Philippines Travel Agency

2010-02-19T12:11:00.000+08:00

Win a Free Boracay Vacation Package by WOW Philippines Travel AgencyWOW Philippines Travel Agency, Inc. is celebrating it's 5th year in business during July of 2010, and we would like you to have a chance to celebrate with us, so we have decided to give-away a FREE Boracay Package complete with 5 Star accommodations at the luxurious Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel on Boracay Island. The lucky winner

"Proof" that 1 + 1 = 1

2010-01-06T17:45:00.004+08:00

Let a = 1 and b = 1 Therefore a = b, by substitution. If two numbers are equal, then their squares are equal, too: a^2 = b^2 Now subtract b^2 from both sides (if an equation is true, then if you subtract the same thing from both sides, the result is also a true equation) so a^2 - b^2 = 0 Now the left-hand side of the equation is a form known as "the difference of two squares" and can be

Philippine Holidays and Long Weekends for 2010

2010-01-06T17:08:00.000+08:00

Taken from the Manila Bulletin website. January 1 (Fri) - New Year's Day (five-day long weekend from December 30 to January 3) February 22 (Mon) - EDSA Revolution Anniversary April 1 (Thu) - Holy Thursday April 2 (Fri) - Good Friday (four-day long weekend from April 1 to 4) April 9 (Fri) - Araw ng Kagitingan (three-day long weekend from April 9 to 11) May 1 (Sat) - Labor Day June 14 (Mon) -

Demonoid's Back!

2010-01-01T13:01:00.000+08:00

Time to round up the crew and start sharing, Demonoid's back up!

Shameless 2: Jamby Madrigal Returns

2009-12-28T15:21:00.000+08:00

I guess this: Explains this: While Noynoy Aquino's popularity was arguably sparked by the recent passing of his mother, Cory Aquino, he did not take advantage of it during the wake. Unlike the Jamby bracelet that reportedly circulated then. Truly shameless.

Service Fail: Wendy's Delivery

2009-12-28T15:07:00.000+08:00

I had a very disappointing experience just recently with Wendy's delivery service. We ordered a few items for delivery on December 25th, at around eight in the evening. As expected, we were informed that delivery will arrive in 45 minutes to an hour. At around past nine, more than an hour after the call, we decided to follow up on the order just to know the status. It is, after all,

YugaTech's Great Gadget Giveaway

2009-12-14T17:15:00.001+08:00

Yugatech is holding a holiday gadget giveaway event. It shouldn't be difficult to enter in the raffle, especially if you're very active in the online social networking sites. For this week, Twitter users and bloggers just have to re-post about the contest and you're in! Here are the Twitter rules: Follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe on Twitter. Post a tweet "Just entered to win a Modu

Confucius Talks About: Wealth and Governance

2009-10-19T14:29:00.002+08:00

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. - Confucius

Disney Buys Marvel Comics

2009-09-10T18:44:00.000+08:00

In a controversial move brought about by cost-cutting during the uncertain economy, Marvel Comics and Disney Entertainment has announced crossovers on their popular movie franchises. Coming up: a crossover with Wall-E and Iron Man! Just kidding, of course. >.<

Shameless: Jamby Madrigal

2009-08-06T22:02:00.000+08:00

Opportunist in a time of grieving: Numerous reports of yellow beaded bracelets were being handed out, supposedly to show support for the recently departed former president Aquino. Problem is, said bracelets reportedly include the photo of politician Jamby Madrigal in preparation for the elections in 2010. Whatever the purpose or wherever the origin is, it's definitely inappropriate given people

Why I Love... Dr. Horrible!

2009-08-03T16:33:00.000+08:00

During the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike, a good number of TV shows were either cut short, or suffered in quality. No shows to produce, no work for various creators. Some shows whose writers are not affiliated with the guild received increased viewership. It's a whirlwind of a time to be in TV Land. Despite this all, some creators took the opportunity to show off their wares.

Farewell to a Former President

2009-08-03T14:41:00.002+08:00

Former Philippine president Corazon "Cory" C. Aquino passed away at 3:18 in the morning of August 1, 2009. How did you hear of the news?

New Pet Peeve

2009-04-30T00:21:00.003+08:00

Just fairly recently I had the misfortune to hear the following rather painful mixture of words: "Babasagin ang katahimikan" ("Break one's Silence") "Lulukso sa pagkakataon" ("Jump at the Opportunity") >.<

Change the World!

2009-04-28T12:31:00.002+08:00

I would like to change the world, but they won't give me the source code! - source unknown Changing the world is, quite sadly, an uphill battle. You can use any superlative to make it epic, and it would still sound believable. You've probably heard the usual spiel: "change begins with us" and "first clean up your own backyard" and what have you. Essentially, before changing other people,

Enumerate All Fields in SQL Server Tables

2009-04-27T12:30:00.000+08:00

Enumerate all fields in all tables, along with each field's data type and size. SELECT o.name AS TableName, c.name AS ColumnName, t.name AS DataType, c.Max_Length, c.Precision, c.Scale FROM sys.objects AS o INNER JOIN sys.columns AS c ON o.object_id = c.object_id INNER JOIN sys.types AS t ON c.user_type_id = t.user_type_id WHERE type = 'U'

A Superstitious Lot

2009-03-26T19:06:00.000+08:00

According to Wiktionary: Noun superstition (plural superstitions) A belief, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that future events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way. Personally, I don't really believe in superstition. Just frequent, somewhat consistent, coincidences. Yeah, that's it. Recent superstitions I've been subjected

The 5 O'Clock Watch

2009-01-14T19:42:00.001+08:00

Here's a watch that knows the most important number in the usual workday. It's from designer M&Co and the product costs about $95. Says the promoter website: Witty graphics merge with serious engineering in this watch created by Tibor Kalman and his renowned design firm. With jeweled quartz movements, the watch has a brushed stainless steel case. The topstitched calfskin band is lined

T-SQL Tricks: Try/Catch

2008-11-19T13:22:00.000+08:00

An important aspect of systems development is making proper use of the tool's exception-handling. Microsoft's own Visual Studio tool comes with a structured system for it. What is less commonly know is that SQL Server has its own exception-handling capabilities. Being a script in essence, it offers the basics of Visual Studio's own Try/Catch structure. BEGIN TRY SELECT 1/0 SELECT 'this

T-SQL Tricks: RAISERROR

2008-11-19T11:31:00.002+08:00

Microsoft SQL Server supports their own set of enhanced SQL commands. They're not standard, but they sure are helpful. An example is the RAISERROR command, which throws a custom error to whichever calls the statement containing it. It's an easy and structured way to send custom messages back to the caller if the data is bad, or for any other reason that the statements cannot continue. It's

The DVD Logo is Copyrighted

2008-11-07T18:09:00.007+08:00

And it's usage is governed by a group solely dedicated to granting its usage licenses. The DVD FLLC (or the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation) is based in Japan, and enforces the proper usage of the logo, so that any disc that bears that logo is guaranteed to work on any DVD-compliant player. Also, there is an exact specification on how the logo should rendered. Only limited variations

"It's Slinky, it's Slinky, for fun it's a wonderful toy."

2008-11-07T17:38:00.002+08:00

Some People are like Slinkies.... Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs... In 1999, the Slinky became one of the first toys to be officially honored on a U.S. postal stamp as part of the Celebrate the Century Series 1940's Collection.

Author Michael Crichton Dies

2008-11-06T18:05:00.002+08:00

Author Michael Crichton died on November 4, 2008 at the age of 66 after a bout with cancer. He is famous for the novel Jurassic Park, from which the hit movie was based. His last novel will be published posthumously. His death is noteworthy for me because Crichton is, as of now, one of the few authors whose work I closely follow. Click here for his Wikipedia entry.

Change Begins Now

2008-11-06T15:53:00.003+08:00

In honor of the historic new president-elect Barack Obama, here is a humorous cartoon by Patrick Moberg, highlighting a strong obstacle Obama had eventually overcome. After all has been said and done, it should be an exciting time to monitor how the world's most influential country grow and mature further.

YugaTech Contest: Creative Webcam Giveaway

2008-11-04T17:35:00.002+08:00

Head on over to YugaTech Philippines for a chance to win a Creative Webcam in a random draw, you just need to post your answer to the question "What app/software do you use for video messaging?" in the comments section. Free stuff people! And the site is useful, too, if you're into techie stuff. Mr. Yuga offers reviews, tips, and news on various gadgets. The site has been around long enough,

Pei Pa Koa: The ties that bind (Article Share)

2008-10-27T18:46:00.001+08:00

I received a forwarded SMS message the other day, about a newspaper article discussing the views of a Chinese Filipino living in Manila. Ideas on modern permutations of ages-old traditions, acknowledging what came before, and looking forward for a race far from home. It's a long read, but very well written. Click here for the original page in PhilStar.com. Click here for an archived copy (

Copy Text from a MessageBox

2008-10-23T17:41:00.007+08:00

Ever find yourself in a situation where you needed to copy the text from a Windows messagebox? The usual instinct is to retype it all, since we can't select the text with our mouse. Very inconvenient for very long messages, right? Well, apparently there's a built-in shortcut to do that for you! With the messagebox as the active window, just do a normal Ctrl-C Copy, and the text gets copied

Beyond The Dark Knight

2008-10-23T15:23:00.000+08:00

Supposedly, the studios are already talking about the next Batman film, given the enormous success of The Dark Knight. Of the two villains from TDK, one is expected to return, unfortunately, it's the one character whose actor had passed away. Early rumors say Daniel Day-Lewis will take over as the Joker. While I can't give an opinion for his acting skills, I can more easily believe the role

Travel Time

2008-10-23T12:37:00.000+08:00

The internet has been coined The Information Superhighway, and it truly is. Data comes from all over, in massive quantities, all going from point to point. Even the most bizzare, most mundane bits of info is out there somewhere, waiting to be found and utilized. In the spirit of information sharing, and to increase the usefulness of this blog, more posts shall be informative with practical

A Bunch of Quotes

2008-09-30T18:08:00.001+08:00

Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand. ~Martin Fowler Granted, this is a rather elitist view, but it does bear merit. Now, a personal quote reflecting my preferred (though not always viable) researching mentality: Google is fast, but my seatmate is faster. A quote for subtle change: When I was young, I used to admire

The Dark Clown

2008-08-08T19:59:00.003+08:00

Creepiest. Joker. Ever. It would almost be a crime to cast someone else in the role should the character recur in the series.

And now... Virtual Rallies!

2008-08-08T19:16:00.002+08:00

Protest rallies are more complicated then they should be. There are a lot of aspects the common participant would not be privy to: how to organize it where and when, dissemination of the information, and procurement of the necessary documents and permits. Then there's the problem of keeping the participants peaceful, but still stir enough emotion from them to make the event worthwhile and

Heroes Time!

2008-07-15T01:00:00.001+08:00

Oh Heroes! Where art thou? By the time you come back, do I still want you? Seriously, after a wonderful first season, the second season was a bit of a letdown with the slow pacing at the start, the sudden rush near the end, all at half a season's worth. Being a comic reader myself, the subtle hints and styles of the show is a definite draw. A hint discovered always produces a satisfied grin.

A Hulk in Darkness

2008-07-15T00:45:00.001+08:00

An experiment with lighting with my new DSLR camera. (The post title is a link to the DeviantArt page containing this image.) Photography has been a fascination since my school days. I managed to acquire a manual SLR camera back then, and had the itch to just keep shooting. Too bad it was an expensive hobby back then for a student, even if on an allowance. Each shot has to be weighed, the

Tuning In...

2008-07-15T00:19:00.002+08:00

It has been a while since I last updated this blog with anything. Lots of new stuff since then: new job (in Makati), new tools and languages (C# and ASP.Net), new hobby (photography). There is growth. I learned a few new tricks. Some forethoughts and hindsights, each one playing on the other. Conflicts. Resolutions. Revelations. And the starting of future mysteries. Drudged up some old

A Little Geek Humor...

2007-12-21T15:02:00.001+08:00

recursion (rE-kur'-shun) n. see recursion.

What is it?

2007-10-04T23:30:00.001+08:00

It's a long cylindrical object you insert into a body cavity, and it makes you feel good. What is it? Get your head out of the gutter (for the meantime)! I'm describing the Vicks Inhaler. Ever notice how using it can look so dirty, and not in a medical way? Two words: Nasal Dildo. Think about it the next time you use one.

Sequel Mania

2007-07-30T12:56:00.001+08:00

Some opinions regarding the sequels to some recent movies. Sequels I liked better than the original Spider-Man 2 (follows Spider-Man) Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest (follows Curse of the Black Pearl) X2: X-Men United (follows X-Men) Sequels I wished they worked better on: The Mummy Returns (follows The Mummy) Too exagerated. Men in Black 2 (follows Men in Black) Too short. Lara

Paging Mr. D'Shah

2007-05-30T19:46:00.001+08:00

Hey D'Shah! I've been looking all over for you for years! Leave an email quick! Or a Friendster message!

Decision Time

2007-05-14T12:26:00.001+08:00

How bad should things be, when the first thing that pops into my head entering the voting area is not whether if my vote would count, but rather a realization that it is a magnificent venue for girl-watching? My voting strategy? Choose the ones who piss me off the least. Oh, and vote for those who are easy on the eyes (definitely guilty on one vote). And those that can entertain me with

Season's Contemplations

2006-12-26T23:21:00.001+08:00

It is a day after Christmas, and yet again the season was not felt. Decors are sparse, and the spirit and cheer just as rare. Has commercialization finally killed it? If so, then who is to blame? But more importantly, who should revive it? Perhaps if we came back to spelling it correctly, taking the extra effort to not write "XMas", and go back to "Christmas", we'll remember what it means.

Mega Downloading

2006-10-12T20:04:00.001+08:00

Since installing the Azureus BitTorrent client more than a year ago, I have downloaded 167 GB worth of data and uploaded 181 GB of same, all in a collective 333 days. That's about 500 MB per day, or just a bit less than one CD. Trust me, that is an awful lot of downloads in a day. Get Azureus

Why I Love... Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

2006-09-04T22:19:00.001+08:00

It's a sophisticated TV series that does so much with a television budget. Great characters, great villains, great interactions between both, with really hip but entertaining dialogues. It's a kid-friendly show that adults can appreciate. Complementing the amazing character developments are memorable monsters and baddies, one of the most noteworthy being the Gentlemen pictured above. Simple in

My Stand on the 2006 Nursing Licensure Exam Situation

2006-08-27T19:47:00.001+08:00

If the passers are not confident enough to retake the exam, then I would highly suspect their ability to provide suitable care. If they are truly deserving of a license, passing the exam shouldn't be a problem. As it stands, it appears that they are not confident of passing another exam, hence the massive outcry against a re-exam. That does not instill much confidence in me to be put under

Brain Drain?

2006-08-08T20:51:00.001+08:00

More like brain blockage. For a country known for accepting outsourcing from western countries, we sure can't come up with original television programs anymore. From Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and The Weakest Link early on, to Big Brother and Deal or No Deal today, shows are no longer plagiarized, they're outright copied! I won't even start with the fantasy series that seem all the rage in

Batman Continues

2006-08-06T01:52:00.001+08:00

Apparently, Heath Ledger has been cast as the Joker for the next Batman film, tenatively titled The Dark Knight for a 2008 release. At the very least, it makes living until then worth it.

Butter up!

2006-07-06T23:00:00.001+08:00

What would possess people to put salt in butter? Why would they do that??? It's been a while since I had butter of the salted variety, and tasting it now is like a slap in the face. Note to self: add it to my personal ban list.

He has returned!

2006-07-03T21:05:00.001+08:00

Saw the movie over the weekend. Not a lot to praise, but not a lot to complain, either. What comes to mind, though, was the opening scene of the planet Krypton exploding, reminding me of an old Star Wars joke: "In space, noone can hear you scream. But when the Death Star blows up, you hear it in THX Surround sound." Oh well.

Got a Job!

2006-07-02T23:56:00.001+08:00

Yay! That is all.

Why I Disliked... X-Men 3!

2006-06-01T01:20:00.001+08:00

The theatrical cut is too short to properly tell a story-based action movie. Parts of the feature felt like an extended trailer, with bits and snippets thrown all around to show off their SFX skills. And strange how the good guys blatantly kill their enemies with no thought for the consequences. Maybe they realized from the soldiers in the second movie that if you kill bad guys, you're above

Why I Loved... Mission: Impossible 3!

2006-06-01T01:09:00.001+08:00

Because it's a straight out action/spy movie again! I still refuse to acknowledge the existense of any film bearing the title Mission: Impossible 2 because of the way it almost butchered the franchise.If they wanted to make a romantic action movie, name it something else, and get a director whose name is not synonymous with action.

Tried and Tested

2006-05-21T01:10:00.001+08:00

The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Sixth Level of Hell - The City of Dis!Here is how you matched up against all the levels:LevelScorePurgatory (Repenting Believers)Very LowLevel 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers)LowLevel 2 (Lustful)Very HighLevel 3 (Gluttonous)ModerateLevel 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious)LowLevel 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy)HighLevel 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics)Very

Something I should try someday...

2006-05-03T03:33:00.001+08:00

Looks stress-relieving, in its own way...

Eeek!

2006-05-03T02:17:00.001+08:00

If Adam was created by God, and Eve was created by God using a part from Adam, wouldn't that imply Adam and Eve are siblings? And parent-child, if you want to get weirder? Hate mail should be sent at the usual address, death by stoning should be scheduled ahead of time. I am my own Grandpa...By Dwight B. Latham and Moe Jaffe Many many years ago when I was twenty three, I got married to a

Eggs in the Basket?

2006-04-23T03:27:00.001+08:00

Taken from Elements Graphics Eggs (well not really, they're giving these away) If you're into NeoPets you'll probably like this. I don't even know how to work their site so I'm just passing this along.

Why Salmonella Doesn't Frighten Me

2006-04-12T02:57:00.001+08:00

It sounds like a fish and cheese dish. You know, salmon and mozzarella?Mozzarella and Wild Alaska Salmon Stuffed Jackets [Recipe, New Window] It isn't, of course.A Salmonella bacterium [Info, New Window]

Random Quote

2006-04-10T21:55:00.001+08:00

Originality is the art of concealing your sources. - anon

So I Heard...

2006-04-07T23:35:00.001+08:00

“The best contraceptive is the word no - repeated frequently.” - Margaret Smith

A Fiery Quote

2006-03-19T02:42:00.002+08:00

Make everyday Fire Prevention Day. Councilor Miles Roces, in a Fire Prevention streamer in Chinatown That's a good idea, rather than having a "Prevention Week" every year, and have it forgotten after it passes. Granted, having the government endorse that all year would eat up the budget like Homer Simpson eat up doughnuts. But still...

Why I Hate... Hindsight!

2006-03-19T02:28:00.001+08:00

It's generally useless by the time you get it.

Why I Love... Freedom Force! (PC Game)

2006-03-19T02:15:00.002+08:00

The game can get really silly sometimes, but it is very, very fun to play. And it succeeds in what it set out to do: make a comic-based game and capture the fun atmosphere of old-school comics. And I also enjoyed figuring out who the in-game characters are parodies of popular comicbook characters.

Why I Dislike... The Month of March!

2006-03-18T21:19:00.001+08:00

The months of March, throughout my years... Early Years (1978-1986): I have no idea, as very little of my memory goes that far. Elementary Years (1986-1992): No allowance. Early High School (1992-1994): Few new comics from Filbar's. Late High School (1994-1996): No opponents at Sega or Super Nintendo games. University Years (1996-2001): End of regular classes. It's bad cause I like classes.

Personal Disaster

2006-03-13T18:09:00.001+08:00

My PC's power supply blew up. Well, not exactly blew up. It died with a pop. And took my motherboard with it. Having no PC for five days made me realize my room is an incredibly boring place. I dread the fact that I'm still not done fixing the PC. I am full of hate. And dread. With a pinch of boredom as well. Yep, I'm a computer junkie. Help.

Why I Hate... Valentine's Day

2006-03-06T00:45:00.001+08:00

Why wait for that day to be extra sweet? With all the holiday (and pseudo-holiday) commercialization, wouldn't it feel manufactured, anyway? And no, having a date on that day won't change my mind much.

Why I Love... Demolition Man!

2006-02-21T22:19:00.001+08:00

Sandra Bullock as Lt. Lenina Huxley Ditzy dumb, but in a funny-cute way. And she's not stereotyped as a blonde!

Why I Love... Star Trek: Voyager!

2006-02-19T23:33:00.001+08:00

The Doctor. A self-aware holographic program interacting with people in amusing ways. Seven-of-Nine. A former Borg that radiates mysterious sexiness. On their own they're fun to watch. Throw them together in a scene and it's TV nirvana.

Comic Covers Picks: January 2006

2006-02-18T22:33:00.001+08:00

So I'm starting a new way of blogging this year, and to continue the mood of the previous post's Why I Love... series (well, the first of it), here's my take on my old obssession: comics. First up, let's judge the books by it's covers! Sort of. The Good and the Bad Comic Covers of January 2006 (Links to my other comic-centric blog) I love being a fanboy geek. First one to complain gets

Why I love... The Simpsons!

2006-02-18T22:16:00.001+08:00

I just love The Simpsons! And here's one of the reasons why: What? Me fail english? That's unpossible! - Ralph Wiggum

Fire Away!

2006-02-18T22:02:00.001+08:00

Kitten Cannon I am going to hell for enjoying this a bit too much... . . . . My highest score is 1,283 feet, by the way.

It's kind of like a secret...

2006-01-28T02:42:00.001+08:00

Most commonly, however, The Illuminati refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, perhaps the least secret of all secret societies in the world... An excerpt from Wikipedia The underline is from me, to point out the whole, uh, point. Heh.

The Next Half-Dozen

2006-01-28T02:25:00.001+08:00

More aliases to hide behind from! Alateriz Tree (coming to classes in full Boy Scout attire for Baden Powell Day, we're really just asking for ridicule from the cool kids back then) Fish Guy (well I do sell fish...) KenKoy (...and I'm sometimes quite kengkoy...) Intsek (from college classmates; there're only three or four of us in the class at any given semester who're Chinese, and I'm the only

Herculean Challenges: Nationalism

2006-01-26T10:38:00.002+08:00

For a part-time pessimist like me, this is hard to do. First time I read this challenge I went "huh?!?" Anyway, here goes... The Ten Things I Love About the Philippines Nothing is ever wasted. The entire pig is used, like the blood for delicacies such as Dinuguan and the so-called "betamax". Gadgets like celphones can have 10 succeeding owners and many repairs/modifications in it's

l33t sigs

2006-01-17T02:37:00.001+08:00

I hate this sig. It's cool and all, and the first time I saw it, I was like, "awesome! how'd they do that?" But then everyone started to use that, and some people probably think they're so smart for having that sig. Ah well, if everyone uses that, at least my 3-word sig could stand out for being the only text signature left.

Retail Hell: The Second Circle

2006-01-07T16:07:00.001+08:00

I was window-shopping a few days ago, and while I was looking around near the counter, minding my own business, something caught my ear... I overheard an old lady trying to haggle the price of an item she already says she'll be buying, giving reasons like "I should get a discount since you're not delivering it to my place", trying to get the freebie offered by a competing company of the

Bah! Humbug! (as told by me)

2006-01-05T06:49:00.001+08:00

Another Christmas season passed by, another year the season not felt. If nothing else, it felt much less a spiritual celebration than before. Maybe next year we can finally replace Xmas with Sale, which seems to be the trend, anyway.

The Sandman Connection

2006-01-05T06:34:00.001+08:00

Issue #54 of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman features a character named Prez Rickard, the First Teen President. He is not a Gaiman original. He first appeared in his own series in 1972 from DC Comics, the same company that published The Sandman. And he did have a nemesis called Boss Smiley. And he fought vampires in the White House. And the comic world's government did lower the legal age limit to

A taste of things to come

2006-01-02T03:51:00.001+08:00

So I spent the coming of New Year's at my friend's at Valenzuela, and one thing that stood out this year was the very noticeable decrease of fireworks compared to previous years. People started blowing up money... er, firecrackers... at 11PM, but by 1AM it's gotten quiet (vewy, vewy quiet). It's not really about safety, since some people still brought out the big kabooms. And let's face it,

What keeps me busy online...

2005-11-30T15:08:00.001+08:00

...among other things. Azureus BitTorrent Client Demonoid BitTorrent Tracker Z-Cult: The Comics BT Tracker B Yes, I am once again a comic geek. Thanks to the dark side of the internet.

Politics is Insane

2005-11-30T14:39:00.001+08:00

Something I saw in Manila Bulletin Online while looking for something else... "This proposal can save us at least R10 billion which we can use in building at least 36,000 classrooms," said Espina, a ConCom member. The R10 billion is the estimated amount of expenses that government will incur if elections of local officials and senators were held in 2007 as scheduled.Cancellation of elections

Cooking ng Anak ng Ina Ko!

2005-11-12T03:29:00.001+08:00

I have learned at least one of two things in today's experiments: Ground pork is not a good substitute for chicken or beef. I just don't know how to cook curry on my own. Probably both.

Youth vs Resilience

2005-10-30T00:58:00.001+08:00

My 70-something year old aunt went toe-to-toe with me in Air Hockey. I was intentionally going slow for her sake, but I'm the one who broke out in sweat before we had to stop. I need to exercise.

Oxymoron of the day?

2005-10-20T00:49:00.001+08:00

If I wanted home-style cooking, I'll stay home or crash at a friend's place, not go out to "fancy" restaurants that serve home-style cooking. I want my cholesterol, and my MSG, and the fancy decors made out of carrots and stuff!

Gender Crime

2005-10-16T01:28:00.001+08:00

Desperate men take others' possessions. Desperate women give their bodies. Different ways to break the law, based on stereotyped gender capabilities and inabilities.

Playing Dead

2005-10-13T02:58:00.001+08:00

Wiki-Plugging

2005-10-11T03:31:00.001+08:00

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A dynamic, web-based encyclopedia where anyone can edit. It's interesting because the contents are edited by people truly dedicated to their chosen topics. And the cross-references are many and interesting. A site easy to get lost in.

The Gloves are Off!

2005-10-04T23:50:00.001+08:00

In response to a challenge on this Announcement

A Moment of Silence

2005-09-28T03:08:00.001+08:00

...for my dead fishes. Believed cause of death is bad water mixture from the water company. Copadichromis borleyi "Kadango" Not the actual picture of the deceased. They were more impressive. Ah well, about time I raise some more from juvies, anyway.

From the Panda Bear

2005-09-28T02:38:00.001+08:00

These 10 questions originally came from a French series, "Bouillon de Culture" hosted by Bernard Pivot. It is probably more familiar to many as the question James Lipton asks at the end of "Inside the Actor's Studio." What is your favorite word? Evolve What is your least favorite word? Wrong What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Heart; Sincerity; Mystery (answers for all)

Quote, Unquote

2005-09-12T03:08:00.001+08:00

If, by some act of God, I win the lotto, I'm gonna start buying tickets for it.- Me, on divine intervention

A little sunshine in a sea of hate.

2005-09-04T20:10:00.001+08:00

A Drunken Master

2005-09-01T03:10:00.001+08:00

Something called a Pandaren Brewmaster from WarCraft 3: The Frozen Throne. Well this just reminds me of the Lost Panda. She gets drunk on the smell of beer. And she assures me that she will kung-fu my ass if I ever try anything.

New Catch-phrase of the Day

2005-09-01T03:01:00.001+08:00

God-Fuck: (gŏd fŭk) adj. A fuck-up so bad, it could be the god of all fuck-ups. Pronunciation guide taken from Wiktionary.

A big "Fuck You!"

2005-08-30T20:50:00.001+08:00

...to those two lazy, cowardly bastards who mugged my cellfone! In 8:30 in the evening! It used to be that 8:30 was still a safe time to go out around here. Despite appearances to the contrary. Really. They're really getting smarter, targetting cellfones coz chances are, valuables in the wallet won't reach the value of the cellfone. Playing it smart (bringing only essential amounts of

The Sandman in The Real World

2005-08-28T01:47:00.001+08:00

Two things in The Sandman we might have taken for granted: The sleeping sickness that plagued Unity Kincaid and a lot of other people in issue 1 is a historical fact. It was medically known as Encephalitis lethargica, and was a world-wide epidemic from 1917 to 1928. Emperor Joshua Norton, the only Emperor in the history of the United States, was a real historical figure. His depiction in

Somehow, they just don't inspire confidence in me...

2005-08-25T02:02:00.001+08:00

Overheard from a cop during a police checkpoint not more than 30 minutes ago: "May dala ba kayong baril dyan, sir?" ("Are you carrying a gun with you, sir?") What the God-fucking damn?!? Who'd say yes to that?

99.9%

2005-08-20T01:59:00.001+08:00

A 99.9% odds mean nothing if you're the unfortunate 0.1%

Pirating Silicon Valley

2005-08-17T03:48:00.001+08:00

... or what software piracy has done for us. How many computer students can afford $100 software? A very basic version at that? Professional versions of the same software runs as high as $750! If students can't get their hands on the tools, they'll be hard-pressed to hone their skills. Casual users might turn out to have an aptitude to it, but never given the chance to try because of the

Jughead for President!

2005-08-12T23:48:00.001+08:00

Jughead Jones' real name is Forsythe P. Jones. FPJ. Just saying...

A Man of a Dozen Names

2005-08-11T03:20:00.001+08:00

I've gone thru a bit of names in my short 27 years. Here are a few, in order of memory recall: John (when Kevin just seem over-used) Kevs (the usual first nickname, until they find something more... exotic) Kiben/Kiven (mostly employees with Cebuano accent) Ben (this is my dad's nickname first) Chekwa (G-Boy's term of endearment to me) Keps (Toping's contribution to my list, and yes it's meant

He Makes a Good Point

2005-08-11T02:25:00.001+08:00

"It isn't premarital sex if you have no intention of getting married." This quote cracked me up. I tried to find the source, but a search in Google came up with links crediting everyone from George Burns, to Matt Barry, and Drew Carey. And that's just the first page. If anyone asks, tell them I came up with this. It'll make me seem smart and witty. And, uh, smart.