Rainy Day Blues Before New Year

It's raining right now and I have headache. Not really doing much just watching some anime show and munching junk food. My tummy hurts.I feel dull, despondent and just damn lazy right now.

Blah..gging my shopping

I went to the mall to look for presents to buy. I wasn't in the mood to fight my way with so many people in Greenhills so I ended up going to Rockwell instead. At least inside Power Plant, I didn't have to jock for position with so many people. I was able to shop for myself. I was frugal for the most part though. Really.

Kinda sleepy now. I'm trying to re code my journal page from CDX cos my xhtml strict 1.0 got messed up. I'm still not done. At least I still have my Word Press. Yay. So I got two online journal and this blog...plus my Twitter. Now you know what I do online. Wait, I have my Flickr too. He he.

The Act of Being a Jounalist

I don't think throwing shoes at the Bush accomplished anything. Well, except for laughter, viral videos, online games, online popularity. So where's the accomplishment in throwing shoes? None.
Sad thing is.. he's a Journalist. Yikes.

If you really wanted to be heard and need to express you outburst against US presence in Iraq, throwing shoes, doesn't really help. Do your job and be nosy and ask hard tough question that would've made the President respond. Instead we're treated to a shoe throwing tantrum. To be a Journalist and do that says a lot about standards of being in the media and how you are as a someone trying to shed light on something or making other see what the real problem is. And isn't it that if you report something you should set a aside feelings because you wouldn't be able to put anything in perspective. Lest you be biased. I'm not sure if I'm right or wrong..but to each his own. I don't think the Journalist should be hailed as a hero. He expressed his feelings, but throwing shoes? In hindsight, sure it's funny, but it's crude to say the least. Missed that target too.

I'm laughing. The whole incident is a laugh trip.

I mean, if the shoes don't' struck, try again. Indeed. Boy, that scene played over and over with the many cable news out there. Blogged about and of course triggering may shoes jokes and what not. Oh yeah, what a day for comedians! Tons of punchlines for them.

No need for Sole...er, soul searching. Freedom is alive! Talk about freedom!

"This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog!"

That's whats Iraqi Journalist, Muntazer al-Zaidi said while hurdling the shoes at the President.

When Saddam ruled Iraq nobody could even utter a word, nor write, nor do anything against him ('else they'd be tortured 0r worse.. killed), standing up for their beliefs and what they're fighting for. With the show throwing incident, it's just goes to show how freedom has come a long way. In that sense, the US and Bush can take credit for bringing back that liberty to be able to expressed opinions, albeit by throwing shoes.


Newslinks :AFP SF Chronicle DFP GlobeandMail

Pacman Outwit, Outplayed, Outboxed the Golddenboy

Yes! The whole of the archipelago stood still as our man the 'Pacman' outwit, outplayed and outboxed the rusty old 'Goldenboy.'

Woohooo! Manny Pacquiao beat Oscar De La Hoya! So that's what I did over the weekend. I watched. It was sucky though cos they showed it on a delayed telecast and by the time the the fight was to begin, I already knew the result. But I still watched the whole eight rounds just to see how 'Pacman' finished off his opponent. Hooray to the Pacman.

Eh...ha ha! pa cheeseburger ka naman!

News link via Yahoo sports

And So I'm Blah..gging

It's boring now and has been for sometime. The novelty of blogging wore off. Late 90's, early 2000 probably up to 2006 blogging (even having online journal as I have several as well..besides this blog) was the phenomenon that it had become. But now it seems everyone has to have one. Even those social networking sites joined in proliferation of online display of emotions. I used to blog everyday and do my online journal...but now, I guess I don't have much to say anymore. Well, I actually do as I like to write and I gotta have a site to dump my thoughts.

I have to agree with this article from wired

Writing a weblog today isn't the bright idea it was four years ago. The blogosphere, once a freshwater oasis of folksy self-expression and clever thought, has been flooded by a tsunami of paid bilge. Cut-rate journalists and underground marketing campaigns now drown out the authentic voices of amateur wordsmiths. It's almost impossible to get noticed, except by hecklers. And why bother? The time it takes to craft sharp, witty blog prose is better spent expressing yourself on Flickr, Facebook, or Twitter.

I used to blog about things that really requires something witty or something that has to do with current state of social existence. This is more like musings with relevance or lack thereof whereas my online journal...tends to be more of an ebonics of nonsense blahs. I'm crazy. I'm bored. I hardly say anything anymore...unlike before.

I bet if I were in tweendom land, I'd probably enjoy blah-gging (like I used to before). I still enjoy doing so but not as often.
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Obama won the US election. Like Filipinos cares! Well, maybe those who are from Hawaii since there are lots of them out there. We're gonna have our own election in the year 2010...now that's worth caring! 10 years of Arroyo is enough. Change we need..as Obama keeps mentioning.

Not again!

Its like flashback a year ago to Carnoustie, in contention to win first Major of his career and then snap! a swing a hit (on the pin) and missed hole. Just like last year, I stayed all night (2:30 a.m. till 8 am) just to watch and see Sergio try and and win his first Major but alas, an Irishman, Padraig Harrington beat him. I was riveted to the screen. I'm like so damn cheering on Sergio... shot for shot for shot he and Padraig were battling for the hole until an unfortunate swing by the the Spaniard on the 17th landed in the water and had to take a relief (I think) and then to the 18th bunker shot..and he makes it on to the green but couldn't save the par. I knew it. He loses the chance to lift trophy. Pity.

The grass is green he didn't win. Poor Sergio. He loses but shook hands with the champ, deep inside you know he feels bad. He keeps insisting that he isn't He's not gonna admit it though. I mean, the more the press keeps on harping about how he's so close to winning and then choked and all that in your face questions, the more he gets curt. Of course he's disappointed.

I am too. I probably should've slept and just watched the replay but I stayed the whole wee hours of morning only to see and feel for Sergio.

newslinks yahoo/AP golf.com travelgolf worldgolf

I remember back in 99 feeling thesame for Jean Van de Velde. Who could forget that? he choked, losing a play off or something. Collapsing so to speak at the British Open. It was like the saddest day. I swear. You couldn't help sniffle a tear or two.

Well, Sergio (a teen back then) cried actually..well, because he missed the cut. But it's also the year he was like running and jumping and chasing Tiger Woods with a all enthusiasm of young boy during the PGA Championship.

Anyway, a bottle of Corona to console Sergio while Padraig have Guinness to toast.

But I'd rather have these...

I'm thinking..if I were given a choice between cellphone or a D300 hands down I'd choose D300! Although they're different gadgets cos the latter is purely DSLR camera, I figured I could always get a cellphone and it doesn't have to be overrated one. But the camera...man, it's more expensive. If not that, perhaps I'd choose... maybe an X300 or Macbook Pro not MBA. =D

Btw, there is a D700 coming very soon as well.

Links and photos: dcresource dpreview

One of these things is not like the other...

Cos I'm still awake and browsing and I'm thinking of getting a new cellphone. I've been saying that since last year but still haven't really bought anything. I don't think I'll get the S.E. (unless it's cheaper) but what the heck, I'll just blah blah blog.


Sony Ericsson 's C905 with 8.1 MP is coming very soon..like next month, I guess. Although if you go to the store, they already have the 5 MP model.

The camera in its slider body is indeed an 8.1-megapixel one, with xenon flash, auto-focus, face detection and image stabilization. The phone's also pretty full-featured, and is GPS-ready, with a 2.4-inch TFT screen and TV-out capability as we'd heard. So is it a camera with a bolt-on phone or the other way around?

Read more from Gizmodo and see all the full specs of the phone. He he. It's a Sony! Oh but Samsung is coming with an i850 8mp cam phone as well.

I like the MotoRCKR E8 though. I think it's because of the buttonless or haptic or whatever you call it thingie. Many were complaining that T-Mobile ruined it with software apps exlcusive to the cell. Well lucky us, we don't have that service here cos we only have Globe/TM and Smart and Sun.

Store here sell this phone for 14, 000- 15,000 pesos. I think. I think thinks cool except. I've never had Motorola Phone. Not sure if I want to. I kinda want to with this one.

And to complete the cell phone series, here's the latest from mobile leader Nokia.. the supernova 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210 geared for women. Make me think of bubble gum. Shrugs.

For me though, I've said this a dozen times already that as long as I can call and send sms and save important messages, I'm cool with whatever model type of cellphones available.

I'm just doing this entry because.. I dunno. Nothing. eally. Everybody likes phones. Oops. I almost forgot about the iPhone 3G click the link (do'h) to see all the pics, reviews and apps.

Links and photos courtesy of Gizmodo

Chasing Liberty

Happy Independence Day to all you Americans out there. Bring out the food and light up the sky with fireworks.

So what is America? It's the Freedom and Democracy. The Declaration of Independence. The Bill of Rights; free to do anything without harming anyone or the society. To worship, to assemble, to protect one's self, free speech, freedom to write -you know what I mean. It is Bravery; men and women fighting battles overseas and sacrificing their lives to preserve independence and democracy of other nations.

For immigrants, to the overseas workers, the refugees and others... it's having the green bucks and embracing the culture and making a living out of Uncle Sam's Nation.

It is all that and much more but....it is has lost it's luster. The glimmer and the shine doesn't reflect the struggles most Americans has to deal with. Yes it is still the land of milk and honey, but Supreme court can curtail Bill of rights (can they?). Judges decide. I sometimes think they're more powerful than the President.

To the people outside of the US- those from the developing countries. America is and still will be the land of free and the home of the brave.

Seriously...

I could be wrong... but still, one down one to go. I blogged before how an American once said to me there will never really be a woman US leader nor an African American one. So will it be Mc Cain?

Not if Obama can help it. Perhaps a magic weapon? Oprah? VP? Uh... hah!

I wonder if Americans are excited about their elections. I read somewhere how the race has become a tad boring. Shrugs. So to spice it up I'm thinking wha if Oprah becomes Obama's VP? or The Terminator becomes McCain's VP. Sheesh. Hugo Chaves as the Villain overseas. Bin Laden as the man without the address. They have always been anyhow. And then only Jack Ryan or Jason Bourne can save the US from the evil empire. Maybe the Love Guru has something to say. Hehehee.

Fuck. Hahaha hollywood in Washington. And the the word serious (ness) will have a new meaning.

Yayz. People can and should definitely start singing God Bless America. He he.

Grey sky(e) morning....

It's early morning about past 3. Here comes typhoon Frank. Wind is gusting. Signal number 3 in Manila. Maybe the storm will hit later. Ugh. Floods the problem. Hope it doesn't rain too much. I think the wind is the problem as well.

Update later.

Hostile nature knows no mercy

First the cyclone in Myanmar and now mother earth got mad again as China was struck by a 7.8 magnitude and the toll of human tragedy from both disaster keeps on climbing up. Asia is suffering from too many deaths from these two natural disasters.

The irony of of course is that both countries are so aloof with the Western World. Myanmar should let it's guard down and accept the help that US is offering. Imagine to be able to give aid, they had to negotiate. Help! my Country got struck by disaster... oh wait a minute, we have to negotiate first for aid agencies to come in. Jesus Christ! You don't negotiate for help to victims of disasters. There's an immediate need. A sense of urgency.

Slothful day

Slutful? Heh.

Wasting away time staring and listening. Nothing is new. Well, there is..but it's still thesame. I'm holding on. Think I'll just do feeble shot at Limerick.

Skye is the lark unmask. Damming in vulgarity, Skye gasped. Oh thy brazen.
She starts moanin'. Oh yes, skye is damn fucken' wanting intellectual wanking.

Fuck. Ass attempt. The previous one was slightly better. A different style, that one. Nonsensical but better. Ha ha.

Death penalty for child rapist?

Link via Washington Post. Because Louisiana wants a review of the eight amendment.

There have been interpretations of society's "evolving standards of decency" to remove juvenile and mentally retarded killers from death row. In 1977 the court also concluded that a state could not execute a man who raped an adult woman. But on Wednesday the court will consider whether a person who rapes a child is different.

The state's Supreme Court held that children require special protection from society and that the "the degradation and devastation of child rape, and the permeation of harm resulting to victims of rape in this age category" justify the death penalty.

Read the whole article because it's interesting and I can't really articulate about the law. What do I know anyhow? I'm not American. I do wanna say something about the death penalty.

Here where I'm from, if you rape a child, I believe you deserve to die. Well, no matter where your from. No questions ask. I will [not] agree with death penalty. I'm half and half actually. But I'm pretty sure that raping a child is like killing a child. No mercy. One has to pay for committing a brutal crime.. If death penalty is the answer, then so be it. But if you let that animal rapist rot in jail and slowly watch him deteriorate forever is like killing him slowly. Death penalty all thesame.

Redux

My left arm is sore and I'm pissed. For the second day in a row, I lost my keys. The other day, I couldn't find my damn key chain. I have my house keys and of course the one for the locker and fuck, I must've have dropped them and sure enough, I went back inside the room and noticed it on to the table and I was damn relieved. Yesterday, same thing happened. I didn't even noticed keys were missing until I had to to go home. I'm racking up my brain as to where I might've dropped them or misplaced but I couldn't think and so I didn't stay long enough to search. I'm too damn irritated.

What Easter means

You know that lent is over when folks all over the world celebrate Easter. Well, if you're Catholic, that is. It is perhaps the most important holiday rather the Christmas. This is the day Christ has risen three days after being crucified, was buried and well, you know the rest. After 40 days of observing the Lenten season, we come to celebrate a most joyous occasion...the resurrection of Christ.

Here in the Philippines were almost all are Catholics, we have the traditional Salubong (where Mama Mary and Jesus Christ were reunited..through reenactment) which is probably happening right now(with almost all the churches doing the morning Easter Sunday ritual) as I'm blogging at this very moment.

Happy Easter everyone.

It's only funny when people laugh....

I guess. But nobody did...and so the repercussion.

The"Asians hate us" piece of student and opinion writer Max Karson for the CU campus press If it's war the Asians want.. it's war they'll get ignite furor among Asian Americans and spark protest within the CU community mainly because they say it's discriminating and stereotyping people from the Far East.

But c'mon, it''s a damn opinion of a student. It wasn't a serious take on racism because it did not tackle anything that's worth debating about. It's more like one of those thoughts that someone writes [publicly or not] through online journal or blog and rants whatever bugging the hell out that person when it comes to understanding cultural difference and diversity within the school community or just amongst peers. Reading the piece, it's like an attempt to be funny that didn't succeed. Lame parody, somehow.

Captured Asians will be dragged to my apartment on the Hill and hog-tied.

The Asians' reformation will begin with a 100-round beer pong tournament.

They will listen to "It's a Small World" on repeat while they play. When the tournament is finished, the Asians will then be forced to eat bad sushi from Hapa-with forks. When all the sushi is gone, they will be permitted to sleep for four hours, but the entire time I will shout through a megaphone, over and over, "Why didn't you make enough Wiis?!"

In the morning, the Asians will arrange themselves in rows, if they haven't naturally done so already. I will stand in front of them and hold up a card with the name of an emotion on it such as, "sad," or "surprised." The Asians must then make a facial expression to match the word on the card. Any Asian who remains deadpan or makes the wrong face will be tickled until they pee. When all Asians make the correct face at the same time, the game will end, but then they will be yelled at for being conformists.

The Asians will then be allowed to play "Dance Dance Revolution." However, the game will be rigged so that the Asians will receive no points, regardless of how robotically they dance.

Any Asian who tries to escape will be butterfly-netted and sent back to my apartment for another "Phase 2." Anyone caught speaking any language other than English will be kissed on the lips.

Once the Asian spirit has been broken, "Phase 3" will begin. Before we let the Asians go, we will go to their homes and redecorate them in a traditional American style. We will replace their rice cookers with George Foreman Grills, their green tea mochi with fried Snickers bars, and their rice rockets with Hummers. And booster seats.

When "Phase 3" is complete, the Asians will be released.

I actually felt that it's mostly directed towards the Japanese, Chinese and Koreans students. It's his opinions and whatever he wrote wasn't serious. Not good journalism if the opinions expressed is meant to initiate constructive approach to the problem of racism within the CU community. I don't know. Maybe there's an underlying tone to what he's trying to say. The Editor-in-chief at fault somehow for not checking enough the article before they published it. Author of the opinion column has been suspended though.

Maybe he should have just ranted his opinions via personal blog. Ha.

News links-> Romenesko, Rocky Mountain News

LenovoX300 or MacBook Air?

Which would you pick? Here's the breakdown in comparison. Looks like LenovoX300 is winning.

The price is too way over the top though. Lenovo is about $3,000-full product- MBA, a little less..which roughly translate to more than 100,000 pesos to buy either of these two. Yayz.
By the way, my pick... the LenovoX300 or the MBA. I actually don't care. Heck, even the new Asus is okay.

News link -> AllthingsD Notebook Review

What public display of attention will get you

A YouTube hits of 15,0000 in just two days because some asshole employee of the subway decided to display it online for the world to see.

Chinese couple was caught kissing and hugging on a subway platform and was uploaded via You Tube and other sites. Next time that'll teach couples not to be overtly entwined and clingy to their partner(kissing too...yay) especially public places when you know there a close circuit camera around. There's nothing wrong with holding hands or an arm around the shoulder or a peck on cheeks but kissing ( passionately? liplocking? wonder what kind) is...well.. that's something else though. The couple is planning to sue whoever leaked the video. Rightly so, that's invasion of privacy.




Via yahoo news

Incestual twin attraction

How's this for a very rare occurrence... twins who fell in love and got married without knowing they were siblings. Yikes.

Both were separated at birth, adopted by different families and by leap of fate, they met and fell in love- and you know what happens when two people are attracted to each other. Besides the obvious. You're probably saying to yourself whaaaaat?!?! Yep it's true.

British court annulled the couple's union after they discovered their true relationship.

This story came about during a debate at the House of Lords about the Human Fertility and Embryology Bill in December when Liberal Democrat disclosed the case saying "They met later in life and felt an inevitable attraction, and the judge had to deal with the consequences of the marriage that they entered into and all the issues of their separation"

"And if you don't know you are biologically related to someone, you may become attracted to them and tragedies like this may occur."

Oh man and I'm thinking.. what about those physical moments? That's incest. I wonder how' they're feeling. Of course they have no clue as to their blood relations when they were probably doing the act of passion for each other. And now must be shuddering after finding out.

Yeah, me too. Icky.

But it's also sad for them in way because they fell in love, got married and now it's annulled and they must be separated again this time as husband and wife. I guess they could still love each other but only as siblings now and without the physical desires.

Definitely weird, this case of fraternal twins falling in love oblivious to the fact they're related. Whateverever happened to intution? Especially with twins at that. I bet now all those siblings (brothers and sisters) who were separated during the adoption process are now thinking that it could happen to them as well. Yay.

Well, it's a rare thing. Don't nag your partner about family history or something. Hehe.

My two cents worth of nothing

I have no idea what a Caucus is except it's something to do with the first step of choosing candidate to best represent the Democratic and Republican who will be selected to run against each other in the November US election for President. I don't really care, I'm not American. But somebody who is...once mentioned to me that he doesn't think there will ever be a black (okay.. African American) President nor a Woman who will lead the most powerful country.

So does it mean a Republican will rule the White House again? Hmmm. Heh.