Oh Mate, I object!
The rift is growing all because of a (Philippines) decision to withdraw troops and when Aussie Foreign Secretary, Alexander Downer said that he blamed the Philippines and Spain for a new threat against Australia by a purported al-Qaida affiliate. And then his boss, Prime Minister John Howard, defended Downer's statements, saying his foreign minister was ``strongly putting the view that you do not give in to terrorists, and I totally support him.''
Philippines did not give into the situation. View it more as saving a life. Not just one but of many overseas workers.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Sunday, July 25, 2004
Bloggers at DNC Convention
Dozens of people will be blogging the Democratic Convention, creating an entirely new stream of information from political conventions so says Cyber Journalis.net
And so DNC gave crendentials to a lot of individual bloggers and journalist blogging for news sites. View the list if you're interested. You'd be very familiar with a lot of them if you read other blogs and go their blogsites regularly.
Lucky bloggers! I think it's mostly the type of blog site one runs and how popular it is that can get a blogger crendtialed.
Aw shucks, I wanna be part of the event and blog too even if I'm an amateur, an unknown and I dont get paid to blog!
Dozens of people will be blogging the Democratic Convention, creating an entirely new stream of information from political conventions so says Cyber Journalis.net
And so DNC gave crendentials to a lot of individual bloggers and journalist blogging for news sites. View the list if you're interested. You'd be very familiar with a lot of them if you read other blogs and go their blogsites regularly.
Lucky bloggers! I think it's mostly the type of blog site one runs and how popular it is that can get a blogger crendtialed.
Aw shucks, I wanna be part of the event and blog too even if I'm an amateur, an unknown and I dont get paid to blog!
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Marketing the Un-Britney
How it's done. According to the Washington Post A giggly, bouncy whirlwind of blond ambition, the 16-year-old Duff has been slickly marketed to the 8- to 14-year-old set as the anti-Spears have all succeeded thanks to Duff's flirty, sassy but ultimately G-rated persona. Credit Duff's handlers!
Heh! After all the many politcal newsblogs...a cutie, general patronage article for all you [Hilary] Duff fanatics. Oh and I think it's a good one for her too.
Okay okay, fine. I watch Lizzie McGuire....happy now? Hahahaha
How it's done. According to the Washington Post A giggly, bouncy whirlwind of blond ambition, the 16-year-old Duff has been slickly marketed to the 8- to 14-year-old set as the anti-Spears have all succeeded thanks to Duff's flirty, sassy but ultimately G-rated persona. Credit Duff's handlers!
Heh! After all the many politcal newsblogs...a cutie, general patronage article for all you [Hilary] Duff fanatics. Oh and I think it's a good one for her too.
Okay okay, fine. I watch Lizzie McGuire....happy now? Hahahaha
More of what US officials are saying
Stll the harsh criticism continues to emanate from White House.
US Secretary of State Colin Powel: "in effect the kidnappers were rewarded for kidnapping." "We were very disappointed in the actions of the Philippine government," he said.
"A very high price was paid for the policy position that the Philippine government took."
US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Wednesday that "weakness is provocative."
"The Philippines is seen as taking orders from terrorists," - US charge d'affaires Joseph Mussomeli
There are consequences to be paid it seems
Stll the harsh criticism continues to emanate from White House.
US Secretary of State Colin Powel: "in effect the kidnappers were rewarded for kidnapping." "We were very disappointed in the actions of the Philippine government," he said.
"A very high price was paid for the policy position that the Philippine government took."
US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Wednesday that "weakness is provocative."
"The Philippines is seen as taking orders from terrorists," - US charge d'affaires Joseph Mussomeli
There are consequences to be paid it seems
Thursday, July 22, 2004
What they're saying about the Philippines
Newspaper reports and editorials(international papers mostly) about President Arroyo's decision to pull troops out of Iraq is not really being favorable to her. Most if not have severely criticized her actions. US is an angry big brother right now and very upset with the move Arroyo made. NY Times(reg req'd)reports that Groups apparently emboldened by the Philippine withdrawal issued threats to three other American allies in Iraq - Japan, Poland and Bulgaria - to pull out their soldiers or face attacks.
Because those militant Iraqis "won" the battle of driving out Filipino troops just by threatening(sp) to behead a Filipino Worker if their demands weren't met (which is full withdrawal of troops ) they can do thesame with other countries. I guess that's what the US are trying to point out. President Arroyo have to defend herself against barrage of criticism from other nations and coalition forces who thinks that her decision is the wrong one.
Majority of Filipinos approved of what did though.
Newspaper reports and editorials(international papers mostly) about President Arroyo's decision to pull troops out of Iraq is not really being favorable to her. Most if not have severely criticized her actions. US is an angry big brother right now and very upset with the move Arroyo made. NY Times(reg req'd)reports that Groups apparently emboldened by the Philippine withdrawal issued threats to three other American allies in Iraq - Japan, Poland and Bulgaria - to pull out their soldiers or face attacks.
Because those militant Iraqis "won" the battle of driving out Filipino troops just by threatening(sp) to behead a Filipino Worker if their demands weren't met (which is full withdrawal of troops ) they can do thesame with other countries. I guess that's what the US are trying to point out. President Arroyo have to defend herself against barrage of criticism from other nations and coalition forces who thinks that her decision is the wrong one.
Majority of Filipinos approved of what did though.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Filipino Hostage in Iraq Freed by Captors
Meanwhile United States and other Coalition forces are still seething MAD over Philippines decision to pull out troops from Iraq.
President Arroyo is not looking good in their eyes because of her decision-- she did it so that people won't topple her if a headless Hostage is shown instead of a released one.
Meanwhile United States and other Coalition forces are still seething MAD over Philippines decision to pull out troops from Iraq.
President Arroyo is not looking good in their eyes because of her decision-- she did it so that people won't topple her if a headless Hostage is shown instead of a released one.
Monday, July 19, 2004
iPod, Therefore I am
So says in the Newsweek cover featuring Apple Ceo Steve Jobs as the magazine was the first to see and review apple's redesigned iPod.
Visit Gizmodo to see more pictures ofthe mini iPods. They're cuties and they say less expnsive. Heck, I still can't afford one! Hehe.
So says in the Newsweek cover featuring Apple Ceo Steve Jobs as the magazine was the first to see and review apple's redesigned iPod.
Visit Gizmodo to see more pictures ofthe mini iPods. They're cuties and they say less expnsive. Heck, I still can't afford one! Hehe.
Castigated by Others for Leaving!
Ouch! Philippines at the receiving end of criticism from other nations for leaving Iraq and caving in to the demands of those militants. Officials from US and the (new) Iraqi government were dismayed and disappointed at our troops pull out from their duties in Iraq. Geez, even Bulgaria, Australia, Italy and others didn't approved of what the Philippines did (in order to save the life of Filipino hostage).
Philippines has been the main supporter in the fight against terrorism and was the first one to join Bush in declaring full support in the War In Iraq. But now, looks like Manila and Washington's relations is starting to be little jagged already. It's souring already.
I think that President Arroyo ordered the pull-out to gain points with the different militant groups here at the risk of US getting mad. I wonder if she's regretting her decision.
Ouch! Philippines at the receiving end of criticism from other nations for leaving Iraq and caving in to the demands of those militants. Officials from US and the (new) Iraqi government were dismayed and disappointed at our troops pull out from their duties in Iraq. Geez, even Bulgaria, Australia, Italy and others didn't approved of what the Philippines did (in order to save the life of Filipino hostage).
Philippines has been the main supporter in the fight against terrorism and was the first one to join Bush in declaring full support in the War In Iraq. But now, looks like Manila and Washington's relations is starting to be little jagged already. It's souring already.
I think that President Arroyo ordered the pull-out to gain points with the different militant groups here at the risk of US getting mad. I wonder if she's regretting her decision.
Sunday, July 18, 2004
Blogging Styles and Phones to Have
Get the Nokia 7610 (which has been available here for quite sometime now) if you're always in a hurry you and don't have time to log online to blog, you can just MoBlog using the phone of course and use the Lifeblog features. I wonder if it'll work with this site. I know it wont probably work with Wordpress or something like Movable Type.
There's also Sony Ericsson 900-- much too expensive though, but heck it's cool
Get the Nokia 7610 (which has been available here for quite sometime now) if you're always in a hurry you and don't have time to log online to blog, you can just MoBlog using the phone of course and use the Lifeblog features. I wonder if it'll work with this site. I know it wont probably work with Wordpress or something like Movable Type.
There's also Sony Ericsson 900-- much too expensive though, but heck it's cool
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Now the joke's on us!? Are we Laughing?
And again, Phlippine troop withdrawal gets an opening monalogue jokes from Jay Leno.
Jay: Hey, have you heard about this, there's a new track and field world record. Yeah, The Philippine troops!
And then Jay Leno action's a person running fast.
Yayness me! now because of PGMA decision to withdraw troops-- all 51 of them-were getting the butt of jokes from a late night tv show.
Errr...uhm..*scratches head* say cheeeeese!
On the other hand, news tonight says people are divided against the move of sending home troops earlier than expected. one something's for sure most Filipinos just wants to see Angelo Dela Cruz safe and home.
And again, Phlippine troop withdrawal gets an opening monalogue jokes from Jay Leno.
Jay: Hey, have you heard about this, there's a new track and field world record. Yeah, The Philippine troops!
And then Jay Leno action's a person running fast.
Yayness me! now because of PGMA decision to withdraw troops-- all 51 of them-were getting the butt of jokes from a late night tv show.
Errr...uhm..*scratches head* say cheeeeese!
On the other hand, news tonight says people are divided against the move of sending home troops earlier than expected. one something's for sure most Filipinos just wants to see Angelo Dela Cruz safe and home.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Defying what The US wants
The news read: Philippines Pulls Troops From Iraq. Looks like the White House is not happy with that development. The move was criticized by US and Ausatralian Government.
Which matters really? Filipino sentiments or American Opinion? Obviously the US was pissed with the decision and says "A decision by the Philippine government to withdraw its 51 troops ahead of schedule would send the wrong signal to terrorists," White House spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters traveling with Bush in Michigan
Well Boo hoo! For crying out loud, It's only 51 contingent not the whole batallion! Soldiers in non-combative mission(Which is good!) For Petes sake! The US shouldn't be upset! So we caved in the to demands of the Militants, but a life is at stake here.
Update: This from a Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monalogue skit:
Jay: How do you feel about Philippines withdrawing it's troops?
(Fake)George Bush: Well Jay, I'm so upset I ban all the use of Manila Folders!
WAHEEEHEE. NYAHAHAAAHAHA! Man, that was funny! Teheeehee. Somebody say cheeeseese! ^_^
The news read: Philippines Pulls Troops From Iraq. Looks like the White House is not happy with that development. The move was criticized by US and Ausatralian Government.
Which matters really? Filipino sentiments or American Opinion? Obviously the US was pissed with the decision and says "A decision by the Philippine government to withdraw its 51 troops ahead of schedule would send the wrong signal to terrorists," White House spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters traveling with Bush in Michigan
Well Boo hoo! For crying out loud, It's only 51 contingent not the whole batallion! Soldiers in non-combative mission(Which is good!) For Petes sake! The US shouldn't be upset! So we caved in the to demands of the Militants, but a life is at stake here.
Update: This from a Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monalogue skit:
Jay: How do you feel about Philippines withdrawing it's troops?
(Fake)George Bush: Well Jay, I'm so upset I ban all the use of Manila Folders!
WAHEEEHEE. NYAHAHAAAHAHA! Man, that was funny! Teheeehee. Somebody say cheeeseese! ^_^
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Grr. My pc is soo damn slow! s l o w... as in and it's ticking me off! I'm about to burst in annoyance! Maybe it's my browser. I use IE but whenever I use NS it's much more faster! Shouldn't it be the other way around?
What I need is a super computer P4 3.0 256 byte 80 gig and all that pieces necessary to have a much faster pc! Heh. I'll blog off and dream about it!
What I need is a super computer P4 3.0 256 byte 80 gig and all that pieces necessary to have a much faster pc! Heh. I'll blog off and dream about it!
He who is stupid!
Imagine saying to a little girl her names means "stupid dirty girl". The thing that made it worse was it came from an official. The remark was made by the California Education Secretary, Richard Riordan. He said he was "teasing" whe he made that comment. Yeah right!
According to the article The conversation, videotaped by KEYT-TV, took place Thursday at a promotional event for summer reading at Santa Barbara's central library. The girl, 6-year-old Isis D'Luciano, asked Riordan if he knew that her name meant "Egyptian goddess."
Riordan replied, "It means stupid dirty girl." Read full story here
Geez, he ought to pack his bags now and leave his post!
Imagine saying to a little girl her names means "stupid dirty girl". The thing that made it worse was it came from an official. The remark was made by the California Education Secretary, Richard Riordan. He said he was "teasing" whe he made that comment. Yeah right!
According to the article The conversation, videotaped by KEYT-TV, took place Thursday at a promotional event for summer reading at Santa Barbara's central library. The girl, 6-year-old Isis D'Luciano, asked Riordan if he knew that her name meant "Egyptian goddess."
Riordan replied, "It means stupid dirty girl." Read full story here
Geez, he ought to pack his bags now and leave his post!
Look whose talking... speaking!
Apparently Ron Reagan will address the Democratic National Convention in Boston about stem cell research.
You think the Republicans are insulted? It's a Reagan after all. Me thinks John Kerry will give the son of the late President Reagan a good exposure at the Convention. Dont think it will make a huge impact but maybe for the stem cell research issues.
Meanwhile, Streisand will speak at the Republican Convention...NOT! heheee.
Apparently Ron Reagan will address the Democratic National Convention in Boston about stem cell research.
You think the Republicans are insulted? It's a Reagan after all. Me thinks John Kerry will give the son of the late President Reagan a good exposure at the Convention. Dont think it will make a huge impact but maybe for the stem cell research issues.
Meanwhile, Streisand will speak at the Republican Convention...NOT! heheee.
Saturday, July 10, 2004
The waiting game
72 hours will lapse soon and if President Arroyo wont heed to the demands of the militants, they will behead Angelo dela Cruz. Al jazeera network showed a new video of dela Cruz wearing orange suit and asking to heed the demands of The militants.
The militants in Iraq should just release him, he's not even soldier. He's a civilian contract worker!
72 hours will lapse soon and if President Arroyo wont heed to the demands of the militants, they will behead Angelo dela Cruz. Al jazeera network showed a new video of dela Cruz wearing orange suit and asking to heed the demands of The militants.
The militants in Iraq should just release him, he's not even soldier. He's a civilian contract worker!
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Why a Filipino?
Those Iraqi imilitants at it again. This time a Pinoy worker was abducted in Fallujah after his convoy was attacked by a group of insurgents. The insurgents demanded a pullout of the Philippine contingent in Iraq in 72 hours.
Why hostage somebody from a third world country?(whos not even a troop but instead an OFW) Would it really make any difference. I would understand if it's someone from Canada or UK or even from Spain.
Heck, I don't think our contingent is even that big! I'm not sure.
Update-Philippines will pull out troops....next month. They put a ban instead on pinoy workers going to Iraq to work.
Those Iraqi imilitants at it again. This time a Pinoy worker was abducted in Fallujah after his convoy was attacked by a group of insurgents. The insurgents demanded a pullout of the Philippine contingent in Iraq in 72 hours.
Why hostage somebody from a third world country?(whos not even a troop but instead an OFW) Would it really make any difference. I would understand if it's someone from Canada or UK or even from Spain.
Heck, I don't think our contingent is even that big! I'm not sure.
Update-Philippines will pull out troops....next month. They put a ban instead on pinoy workers going to Iraq to work.
Saturday, July 03, 2004
I'm baaaack but, But the Godfather's dead!
Yes, it's me back from my shackles of bordomness! I'll bloody go back to my blogging rhythm in the couple of days.I'm savoring staring at the screen and absorbing all that've missed..news and otherwise.
Yes, it's me back from my shackles of bordomness! I'll bloody go back to my blogging rhythm in the couple of days.I'm savoring staring at the screen and absorbing all that've missed..news and otherwise.
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