Bidding Adieu to one of the great Asian Leaders
Albeit controversial in so many ways because of his policies and principles. Dr. Mahatir Mohammed will retire as Malaysia's PM and as this tribute says..
Yet, throughout his administration, he was an intriguing combination of paradoxes - bashful yet so supremely confident, outgoing yet aloof, charming yet ruthless, gentle yet aggressive, sentimental yet shrewd, futuristic yet pragmatic and well-grounded. This enigmatic mix that made up his personality led to controversy but it also contributed to his talent for thinking out of the box, his visionary ideas and his political longevity. ... And as Malyasia gets a new Prime Minster, lets see if he's going to be a controversial anti western leader too.
Friday, October 31, 2003
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Something to make it easier
A new enhanced opera 6.1 upgrade browser for Nokia 6600 phone
Okay..what else it there to say. Enjoy your mobile phones.
A new enhanced opera 6.1 upgrade browser for Nokia 6600 phone
Okay..what else it there to say. Enjoy your mobile phones.
Sounds cool I'm tripping again..yeah, sound tripping while browsing the web. Listening to Powder by Yellowcard right now:). Taste in music still thesame. I can appreciate all genres of tunes too.
Journal: Trick or Treat Filipino style..of sorts
I know there's still three more sleeps but the days seems to come by quickly and before we know it, Halloween fest is here. Read more
I know there's still three more sleeps but the days seems to come by quickly and before we know it, Halloween fest is here. Read more
Monday, October 27, 2003
Comic Relief
This is funny and if you're a Flip!(Slang term for a Filipino) you ought to view it! :) and if not haha the more it should be viewed. Teehee.
This is funny and if you're a Flip!(Slang term for a Filipino) you ought to view it! :) and if not haha the more it should be viewed. Teehee.
Philippines still glowing
Yeah! Of course who wouldn't be after being given a UN Security Council seat. If you didn't know, the country was selected few days ago along with Algeria, Benin, Brazil, and Romania to replace the other five whose council term ends. Oohh non- permanent member seats, but heck come voting time for some important matters, there will be a feeling of importance and power too.
Yeah! Of course who wouldn't be after being given a UN Security Council seat. If you didn't know, the country was selected few days ago along with Algeria, Benin, Brazil, and Romania to replace the other five whose council term ends. Oohh non- permanent member seats, but heck come voting time for some important matters, there will be a feeling of importance and power too.
Debating issues
Democrats attacks Bush about terror policy and Iraq
As bombs go on and on and killing of u.s soldiers keeps happening everyday, those Democrats Gen. Wesley Clark and John Kerry and others are attacking President Bush's policy when it comes to Iraq's and what to do with that country. Bush may be increasingly vulnerable as American soldiers continue to die in Iraq...But public opinion has long shown that voters prefer Republicans to Democrats on defense issues
Bring back US soldiers home. Make economy good hmm, Pres. Bush will probably get reelected..but not when american soldiers body count keeps on happening.
Democrats attacks Bush about terror policy and Iraq
As bombs go on and on and killing of u.s soldiers keeps happening everyday, those Democrats Gen. Wesley Clark and John Kerry and others are attacking President Bush's policy when it comes to Iraq's and what to do with that country. Bush may be increasingly vulnerable as American soldiers continue to die in Iraq...But public opinion has long shown that voters prefer Republicans to Democrats on defense issues
Bring back US soldiers home. Make economy good hmm, Pres. Bush will probably get reelected..but not when american soldiers body count keeps on happening.
Saturday, October 25, 2003
Intelligence flaws In Iraq
According to Washington Post article, learned among others that:
Commanders reported that younger officers and soldiers were unprepared for their assignments, "did not understand the targeting process" and possessed "very little to no analytical skills." That some key intelligence machinery has been misused in Iraq. Network that was supposed to link intelligence teams and convey time-sensitive information among them..worked so poorly that it was "nonexistent.". Intelligence problem has also been hampered by problems with interpreters. Also interpreters were wasted on errands such as being sent with troops "to buy chicken and soft drinks,"
Whew! that's a lot of problems and flaws!
According to Washington Post article, learned among others that:
Commanders reported that younger officers and soldiers were unprepared for their assignments, "did not understand the targeting process" and possessed "very little to no analytical skills." That some key intelligence machinery has been misused in Iraq. Network that was supposed to link intelligence teams and convey time-sensitive information among them..worked so poorly that it was "nonexistent.". Intelligence problem has also been hampered by problems with interpreters. Also interpreters were wasted on errands such as being sent with troops "to buy chicken and soft drinks,"
Whew! that's a lot of problems and flaws!
A dangerous act of performing public service
According to this poll.. Box cutter kid should be praised for "exposing the farce" in airline security.
Ah okay. For some I guess it's an act worthy of their admiration. For the most part, it was stupid thing to do in times of threats of terrorism and all that.
According to this poll.. Box cutter kid should be praised for "exposing the farce" in airline security.
Ah okay. For some I guess it's an act worthy of their admiration. For the most part, it was stupid thing to do in times of threats of terrorism and all that.
Friday, October 24, 2003
I wanna have my share!
And get rich! Heh. Google and long awaited IPO is set for online auction -an unusual method which would aim to avoid the sort of brokerage scandals seen in some share flotations in the 1990s.
Oh yeah. Somebody buy me a share!
And get rich! Heh. Google and long awaited IPO is set for online auction -an unusual method which would aim to avoid the sort of brokerage scandals seen in some share flotations in the 1990s.
Oh yeah. Somebody buy me a share!
New Cellphones from Nokia
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Finland's Nokia the world's largest mobile phone maker, is set to unveil three new models next week
Okay. I'm sure people here will want those new styles and and models. Not sure if somehow it aready has been advertised here.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Finland's Nokia the world's largest mobile phone maker, is set to unveil three new models next week
Okay. I'm sure people here will want those new styles and and models. Not sure if somehow it aready has been advertised here.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Small objects, big trouble!
From Houston Chronicle: An eight grader straight-A student was Punished because of a traditional South Korean pencil sharpener. In addition to being ordered to attend a special disciplinary class for seven days, the girl was removed as president of the student council and honor society.
I say cut the girl some slack! It's not like she's gonna do an act of violence or terror with the object. Okay so it looks like potential weapon and all but HELLO! it's just traditional South Korean sharpener! that's how it is shaped: a 2-inch-long blade that folds into a small handle. but I suppose can't blame the school officials cos after all it is a pointed object and with blades it is viewed same as knife and box cutters and they are just following school rules with such objects and well, they could've expelled her but sheeesh, all cos of a sharpener!? Bah!
From Houston Chronicle: An eight grader straight-A student was Punished because of a traditional South Korean pencil sharpener. In addition to being ordered to attend a special disciplinary class for seven days, the girl was removed as president of the student council and honor society.
I say cut the girl some slack! It's not like she's gonna do an act of violence or terror with the object. Okay so it looks like potential weapon and all but HELLO! it's just traditional South Korean sharpener! that's how it is shaped: a 2-inch-long blade that folds into a small handle. but I suppose can't blame the school officials cos after all it is a pointed object and with blades it is viewed same as knife and box cutters and they are just following school rules with such objects and well, they could've expelled her but sheeesh, all cos of a sharpener!? Bah!
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
The speech that drew criticism
And Malaysian PM says it was taken out of context okay..but it's too late I guess cos people from the west condemned him for the anti semitic remark. Oh but hey others were okay about the comment. Most of the leaders who were present when the speech was delivered were less critical. The Iranian president, Mohammad Khatami, said: "It was a brilliant speech. Very logical." He added: "Anti-semitism is a product of the west. Muslims are not anti-semitic."Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, said: "Dr Mahathir spoke of the inhibitions within the Islamic world, and that those inhibitions must go away, and I entirely agree with that."
Oh..kay, but others don't agree hence the flak from other leaders. I guess it's just a case of open mouth insert foot or something like that.
Oh..kay, but others don't agree hence the flak from other leaders. I guess it's just a case of open mouth insert foot or something like that.
Monday, October 20, 2003
Ethics of blogging and linking and copyright issues
Found a very interesting article about news content, ownership and linking whilst browsing OJR and they asked this question: Is it ethical to make and distribute copies of news content? There is this protocol for ethical linking in the report but it says it doesn't sit well with some web users
If people are restricted to linking something off the web and other news content services than I guess it would be like restricting user of reading something of that news in somebody else's site or blog. I don't think it would be stealing and invading intellectual property rights of anybody if there's a link provided back and something that says where one has gotten the news. I hope I''m making sense here. I just find it interesting that there is this ethics of linking.
Found a very interesting article about news content, ownership and linking whilst browsing OJR and they asked this question: Is it ethical to make and distribute copies of news content? There is this protocol for ethical linking in the report but it says it doesn't sit well with some web users
If people are restricted to linking something off the web and other news content services than I guess it would be like restricting user of reading something of that news in somebody else's site or blog. I don't think it would be stealing and invading intellectual property rights of anybody if there's a link provided back and something that says where one has gotten the news. I hope I''m making sense here. I just find it interesting that there is this ethics of linking.
Sunday, October 19, 2003
Somebody please put away that man!
Okay, that terrorist is doing the rounds of news rooms again with his voice tape issuing a warning of threats. ... vowing more suicide attacks inside and outside the United States and demanding that the United States withdraw from Iraq. But is it really Bin Laden? Whether it's him or not or just his many doubles, the threat should be taken seriously.
Okay, that terrorist is doing the rounds of news rooms again with his voice tape issuing a warning of threats. ... vowing more suicide attacks inside and outside the United States and demanding that the United States withdraw from Iraq. But is it really Bin Laden? Whether it's him or not or just his many doubles, the threat should be taken seriously.
So whose your bet?
Teehee Marlins won first game! but Yankees will probably bounce back. Yey, go Beckham!!! Ooops it ain't soccer! Haha. I guess gotta cheer for Jeter!
Teehee Marlins won first game! but Yankees will probably bounce back. Yey, go Beckham!!! Ooops it ain't soccer! Haha. I guess gotta cheer for Jeter!
Blogging thoughts
Blah! I'm looking at my referrers and I saw this one who came from searching something off google about "Philippines sex spot". I LOL about that cos I thought to myself, I've never blogged about sex. I do discuss my thoughts about it in my journal which is like my diary though but anyhow, majority of what I always seem to see are ones searching something about Dashboard Confessional midi or something about US news and about Filipinos and something about young girl and sex! Yayness!. Uhm, I think my blogs are ecclectic! And I'm hopeless! Haha ^_^
Blah! I'm looking at my referrers and I saw this one who came from searching something off google about "Philippines sex spot". I LOL about that cos I thought to myself, I've never blogged about sex. I do discuss my thoughts about it in my journal which is like my diary though but anyhow, majority of what I always seem to see are ones searching something about Dashboard Confessional midi or something about US news and about Filipinos and something about young girl and sex! Yayness!. Uhm, I think my blogs are ecclectic! And I'm hopeless! Haha ^_^
Damn Yankees again!
Those yanks! They're having a World Series again. Go Marlins! Haha. But for sentimental 9/11 reasons..Go Yankees! :) also I used to have this favorite shirt that I always wear and yep. It's a Yankees one. I dunno much about baseball except you throw a ball hit it with a bat and you run around and save base or something like that. That's about about as good a knowledge I know of the game. Yay, it ain't socccer that's for sure :)
Those yanks! They're having a World Series again. Go Marlins! Haha. But for sentimental 9/11 reasons..Go Yankees! :) also I used to have this favorite shirt that I always wear and yep. It's a Yankees one. I dunno much about baseball except you throw a ball hit it with a bat and you run around and save base or something like that. That's about about as good a knowledge I know of the game. Yay, it ain't socccer that's for sure :)
Eight hours of President Bush and a very the tight security
He came by, he did the wave, lay a wreath, spoke at congress, had state banquet, boarded airforce one again..and off he goes. That's what basically happened during his abbreviated State visit here in the Philippines.
The highlight for me was seeing(from afar) awesome plane kinda like thunder fighter jets. I'm not sure exactly, and also some choppers flew by above the house and I saw and heard of the noise. Sheesh., that was cool :) sorta " Top Gun..nish" effect. Uhm, the jets, not the choppers. ^_^
He came by, he did the wave, lay a wreath, spoke at congress, had state banquet, boarded airforce one again..and off he goes. That's what basically happened during his abbreviated State visit here in the Philippines.
The highlight for me was seeing(from afar) awesome plane kinda like thunder fighter jets. I'm not sure exactly, and also some choppers flew by above the house and I saw and heard of the noise. Sheesh., that was cool :) sorta " Top Gun..nish" effect. Uhm, the jets, not the choppers. ^_^
Saturday, October 18, 2003
Baby would you ride my car!?
Teeheee. Uh oh...GM motors admitted that future Buick model -- which is set to debut late next year -- will be re-named in Canada after GM learned LaCrosse is a Quebec slang term for masturbation.
Oui! *Laughs* but isn't LaCrosse a game? Or something like field play?Yayness me, they love to "Masturbate" I guess...hehe ^_^
Teeheee. Uh oh...GM motors admitted that future Buick model -- which is set to debut late next year -- will be re-named in Canada after GM learned LaCrosse is a Quebec slang term for masturbation.
Oui! *Laughs* but isn't LaCrosse a game? Or something like field play?Yayness me, they love to "Masturbate" I guess...hehe ^_^
Discovery of mystery bags triggers order to search all airliners
Star Tribune/AP
Gotta be careful and so Homeland Security is not taking any chances. Even small objects can have a way of blowing up something big. Well, Security must be of high standards everywhere not just in thw states cos those freaky terrorist can strike anywhere soo..it's just right to have tighter reign on/of things and such.
Star Tribune/AP
Gotta be careful and so Homeland Security is not taking any chances. Even small objects can have a way of blowing up something big. Well, Security must be of high standards everywhere not just in thw states cos those freaky terrorist can strike anywhere soo..it's just right to have tighter reign on/of things and such.
An Apple a day is good. Having slow computer is not!
Gee, sucks when I have a very slow isp and dial up modem. Grrr! Anyhow, There's a saying an apple a day keeps the doctors away. In the tech world. It brings back not the doctors but the people. Apple's iTunes Music Store becoming a leading player now in the music biz online. There's a big bonus too if one's an aol subscriber cos it will be integrated into aol service. Right! as if people like me from a far away country(who doesn't even have aol service) can benefit from that.
Gee, sucks when I have a very slow isp and dial up modem. Grrr! Anyhow, There's a saying an apple a day keeps the doctors away. In the tech world. It brings back not the doctors but the people. Apple's iTunes Music Store becoming a leading player now in the music biz online. There's a big bonus too if one's an aol subscriber cos it will be integrated into aol service. Right! as if people like me from a far away country(who doesn't even have aol service) can benefit from that.
Friday, October 17, 2003
Palace here is all set for Bush Visit
Geez, talk about literally having Barrio Fiesta like atmosphere for US President and his entourage. Hehe. I wonder if Bush will even remember eating our nativefoods. Haha :) Oh mennn, bring out the roasted pork! I wanna have some..eeww..too much of cholesterol. Yikes! Haha :)
Geez, talk about literally having Barrio Fiesta like atmosphere for US President and his entourage. Hehe. I wonder if Bush will even remember eating our nativefoods. Haha :) Oh mennn, bring out the roasted pork! I wanna have some..eeww..too much of cholesterol. Yikes! Haha :)
APEC and what it has to offer
The Bangkok Post says that main task is to have Bilateral trade agreements, most likely talk about security issues within in the region and terrorism.
Well, one hopes it's not just one of those picture photo ops for the world leaders of Asian and other developed members of the Asian Pacific Economic Forum.
The Bangkok Post says that main task is to have Bilateral trade agreements, most likely talk about security issues within in the region and terrorism.
Well, one hopes it's not just one of those picture photo ops for the world leaders of Asian and other developed members of the Asian Pacific Economic Forum.
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Bush Fever Hitting Asian Nations..
And Philippines is the frontrunner..yikers! NYTimes report says this visit will have no overnight. It lasts exactly eight hours, because the Secret Service will not permit Mr. Bush to stay past dinner in a country whose army officers are sometimes of dubious loyalty and where terrorist groups still strike with audacity.
Yeouch!Hehe, US President Bush will be arrving here this weekend. and although it's still middle of the week, preparations seems to be over the hill. That's how we regard visitors. Nevermind if one spends a whole lotta bucks as long as the visitor is well fed and well taken care of. Even on such short a trip Heh. No surprise why militant group rally everyday.
And Philippines is the frontrunner..yikers! NYTimes report says this visit will have no overnight. It lasts exactly eight hours, because the Secret Service will not permit Mr. Bush to stay past dinner in a country whose army officers are sometimes of dubious loyalty and where terrorist groups still strike with audacity.
Yeouch!Hehe, US President Bush will be arrving here this weekend. and although it's still middle of the week, preparations seems to be over the hill. That's how we regard visitors. Nevermind if one spends a whole lotta bucks as long as the visitor is well fed and well taken care of. Even on such short a trip Heh. No surprise why militant group rally everyday.
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
You can't blame them for the advisory!
Since this country is a hotbed and magnet for terrorist operations, the New Zealand Government issued a travel advisory warning their citizens, telling them to avoid travelling in certain places here. Oh kay....It's not good for the country's image but who can blame them..it's their right to protect their citizens.
Since this country is a hotbed and magnet for terrorist operations, the New Zealand Government issued a travel advisory warning their citizens, telling them to avoid travelling in certain places here. Oh kay....It's not good for the country's image but who can blame them..it's their right to protect their citizens.
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Monday, October 06, 2003
Technology made easy: If you're into travel writing
Blog bits from Washington Post
Two great devices :The QuickPad Pro Mail (made by Mountain View, Calif.-based QuickPad Technologies) and Texas Instruments' TI-83 Plus Silver Edition (with an optional keyboard) feature full-size computer-style keyboards, weigh in at about two pounds, offer simple connections to a standard PC and operate for many hours on cheap AA batteries. It's not for the tech savvy individuals but for somebody who just needs a cheap way to write might be content. Both of these devices fall well short of Palm and other handhelds in terms of screen quality and software support -- even if no Palm combines a full-size keyboard and modem in one unit as the QuickPad does. There is, however, something to be said for a device built around long battery life, durability and a traditional keyboard. Millions of people once relied on a comparable device: It was called a typewriter.
Amen to that. But this is the era wherein everything can be done with just a click of handheld and a use of stylus and I would want something like that. But I'm also somebody that can go back to the basics. I don't mind having the simple gadgets of life but if I can have the best...life would be easier
Blog bits from Washington Post
Two great devices :The QuickPad Pro Mail (made by Mountain View, Calif.-based QuickPad Technologies) and Texas Instruments' TI-83 Plus Silver Edition (with an optional keyboard) feature full-size computer-style keyboards, weigh in at about two pounds, offer simple connections to a standard PC and operate for many hours on cheap AA batteries. It's not for the tech savvy individuals but for somebody who just needs a cheap way to write might be content. Both of these devices fall well short of Palm and other handhelds in terms of screen quality and software support -- even if no Palm combines a full-size keyboard and modem in one unit as the QuickPad does. There is, however, something to be said for a device built around long battery life, durability and a traditional keyboard. Millions of people once relied on a comparable device: It was called a typewriter.
Amen to that. But this is the era wherein everything can be done with just a click of handheld and a use of stylus and I would want something like that. But I'm also somebody that can go back to the basics. I don't mind having the simple gadgets of life but if I can have the best...life would be easier
President Arroyo running for President in 2004
Yeah, as if people here are shocked about that announcement!
Yeah, as if people here are shocked about that announcement!
Friday, October 03, 2003
Pope John Paul gets near the threshold
He's been alert and relaxed in the past few days, but a leading Cardinal says Pope nearing death..Well, I bet the whole Catholic Community will weep if that happens. Sad.
No more whine..just some cheese Hehehe. The Daily Rant says ...people can stop whining...after Rush Limbaugh quit ESPN stint. I don't really watch the sport channel..but hey read the link..hehe
It's hip to be a hit
And so celebrating it's 65 yrs in a few weeks, HP's aims to do be HIP and HITwith a $300 million consumer campaign that starts today. We were viewed as somewhat stodgy, conservative, not very human," Winkler said. "Some would say we've missed a generation relating to teenagers, consumers, younger buyers, because we were viewed as a large corporate engineering (firm), relatively inhuman -- not hip." Aim is to turn HP brand into a pop culture brand like Coke or Nike.
Hewlett Packard has been around since forever and it is techie icon already along with IBM but I guess it deosn't hurt to prod more of the youngins to their products.
And so celebrating it's 65 yrs in a few weeks, HP's aims to do be HIP and HITwith a $300 million consumer campaign that starts today. We were viewed as somewhat stodgy, conservative, not very human," Winkler said. "Some would say we've missed a generation relating to teenagers, consumers, younger buyers, because we were viewed as a large corporate engineering (firm), relatively inhuman -- not hip." Aim is to turn HP brand into a pop culture brand like Coke or Nike.
Hewlett Packard has been around since forever and it is techie icon already along with IBM but I guess it deosn't hurt to prod more of the youngins to their products.
Thursday, October 02, 2003
African wins 2003 Noble Prize for Literature
Yey. And he's nowhere in sight. Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Oct 10 lets see who will get Award.
Yey. And he's nowhere in sight. Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Oct 10 lets see who will get Award.
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
As usual a Filipino trait is showcased once again
I'm talking about going all out just for a visitor. President Bush will visit the Philippines for only eight hours but heck the Government particularly the house is spending 3 million php (in preperation for Bush visit) for facelist and renovation of it's facilities and the place itself. The Building..the whole works. Beautifying it and such. Hehehe read this: Two comfort rooms will be renovated too, one of which is in the office of the Speaker, while the other one is the wash room near the session hall..."It is just surprising that they suddenly have money to spend for repairs I have been suffering from a leak in the ceiling of my office and they have not done anything before,"
Yay..if the US President wouldn't come those congressmen wouldn't even have thought of fixing their lavatory, their washroom. Hahaha. Would bush even use it? Teeeheee :D
I'm talking about going all out just for a visitor. President Bush will visit the Philippines for only eight hours but heck the Government particularly the house is spending 3 million php (in preperation for Bush visit) for facelist and renovation of it's facilities and the place itself. The Building..the whole works. Beautifying it and such. Hehehe read this: Two comfort rooms will be renovated too, one of which is in the office of the Speaker, while the other one is the wash room near the session hall..."It is just surprising that they suddenly have money to spend for repairs I have been suffering from a leak in the ceiling of my office and they have not done anything before,"
Yay..if the US President wouldn't come those congressmen wouldn't even have thought of fixing their lavatory, their washroom. Hahaha. Would bush even use it? Teeeheee :D
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