I really like this site a lot. It's something that I look forward to everyday since the tips are mostly practical and easy to do.
RealAge Tip of the Day
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Monday, July 26, 2004
Howstuffworks "How Krispy Kremes Work"
I wish my mom remembers to bring some home.
Jay Leno has been going to town about the news that the folks from Krispy Kreme are coming out with a drinkable version of the original glazed donut. It sounds disgusting but I don't think they mean to puree the donuts as a drink. Could be a milkshake which tastes like the donut.
Howstuffworks "How Krispy Kremes Work"
Jay Leno has been going to town about the news that the folks from Krispy Kreme are coming out with a drinkable version of the original glazed donut. It sounds disgusting but I don't think they mean to puree the donuts as a drink. Could be a milkshake which tastes like the donut.
Howstuffworks "How Krispy Kremes Work"
Eckberg: 'Early Riser' shift next trend?
I don't know if this is going to start happening in the Philippines as well. I like this shift better than the routine 8-5 or 9-6 since I don't run into traffic and I feel like I can get a lot more things done. I just went to this 6-3 shift and it has been refreshing despite the fact that I need to sacrifice by going to sleep early.
The best things about a Monday 6 am shift:
1. No traffic on the road or on the elevators.
2. No one else is in the office yet so I can set up things the way I like them.
3. I can have a leisurely cup of hot cocoa (not much of a coffee-drinker) at my desk while I'm setting up.
4. The restrooms are clean. (^_^)
Eckberg: 'Early Riser' shift next trend?
The best things about a Monday 6 am shift:
1. No traffic on the road or on the elevators.
2. No one else is in the office yet so I can set up things the way I like them.
3. I can have a leisurely cup of hot cocoa (not much of a coffee-drinker) at my desk while I'm setting up.
4. The restrooms are clean. (^_^)
Eckberg: 'Early Riser' shift next trend?
Saturday, July 24, 2004
US asks: Can RP be trusted again to keep its word? - Jul. 24, 2004
I don't agree with the early pull out of the Philippine contingent from Iraq. It sent the wrong message to the international community by letting insurgents (if you can call them just that) dictate government policy. However, this is just inane and petty. Big, leader of the free world is acting like a a big baby.
"You said you were my friend. You left me hanging there. I don't like you anymore. Pffft! "
US asks: Can RP be trusted again to keep its word? - Jul. 24, 2004
"You said you were my friend. You left me hanging there. I don't like you anymore. Pffft! "
US asks: Can RP be trusted again to keep its word? - Jul. 24, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
MSNBC - Separating food facts from falsehoods
I love food. This is apparent by how I eat and how I look. I don't belive in eliminating anything in a person's diet. This article is one of the more sensible ones I have read in quite some time.
One thing of note, people have not been following proper portion control. Instead of eliminating something all together, why not take it in proper amounts?
MSNBC - Separating food facts from falsehoods
One thing of note, people have not been following proper portion control. Instead of eliminating something all together, why not take it in proper amounts?
MSNBC - Separating food facts from falsehoods
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Yahoo! News - CBS Stands Tough on "CSI"
This is such a bummer. What happens to Gil now that Sara is gone? Oh the agony!
Yahoo! News - CBS Stands Tough on "CSI"
Yahoo! News - CBS Stands Tough on "CSI"
The New York Times > Opinion > A Filipino Retreat
I have the same sentiments but I probably be gentler considering that we have more OFWs in hazardous areas.
The New York Times > Opinion > A Filipino Retreat
The New York Times > Opinion > A Filipino Retreat
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Slavery: Justification for Blacks Beating their Children to Death?
I am too shocked to even comment on this.
Slavery: Justification for Blacks Beating their Children to Death?
Slavery: Justification for Blacks Beating their Children to Death?
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Angelo dela Cruz
GMA still in a blue funk over ‘false’ news of Angelo’s release
While I feel utmost sympathy towards the family of Angelo dela Cruz, I share the sentiment Max Soliven has written in this column. I have no prblem regarding the news blackout since it's a matter of National Security. It is not easy to decide to pull out our troops be it a measly contingent of 51. This shows a vulnerability that if they want to force the Philippine government to do something, all they have to do is hold a citizen hostage and threaten to kill him or her. I appreciate all the efforts the government is doing but I would appreciate it more if they can address the need for jobs in our country.
While I feel utmost sympathy towards the family of Angelo dela Cruz, I share the sentiment Max Soliven has written in this column. I have no prblem regarding the news blackout since it's a matter of National Security. It is not easy to decide to pull out our troops be it a measly contingent of 51. This shows a vulnerability that if they want to force the Philippine government to do something, all they have to do is hold a citizen hostage and threaten to kill him or her. I appreciate all the efforts the government is doing but I would appreciate it more if they can address the need for jobs in our country.
e kasi naman e...
Eto ang mahirap kapag nagta-trabaho ka sa isang opisinang puro bata pero malaki ang sweldo. Kapag may lumabas na bagong gadget o di kaya magbagsak presyo ang isang kumpanya, nagiging usap-usapan ang pagbili.
Pagdating kanina ng katabi ko sa upuan, sabi niya na may promo ang Smart na ang mga makabagong cellphone ay ibinibigay sa mga plan ng libre. Kasama dun sa mga pagpipilian ang paborito kong P900 at Treo 600. Nandun din sa listahan ang hinihintay kong Voyager SPV pati na rin ang O2 XDA. Naisipan nung kaopisina kong sabihin sa akin yun dahil malamang daw na interesado ako. Di man niya sinabi ng tahasan, pakiramdam ko lang ay minata ang aking Nokia 6150. Aba, ano naman ngayon kung ang telepono kong ginagamit ay sinauna pa (circa 1999)?
Ang dahilan ko sa aking 6150 ay dahil mayroon akong PDA na may kamera na rin naman. Aanhin ko ang makabagong features ng telepono e samantalang mayroon naman dun sa PDA ko? Oo nga at maganda ang magkasamang PDA at cellphone, tulad nga ng nabanggit ko, pinapangarap ko ang mga Smartphone at PDA/phone. Pero bakit naman ako bibili kung gumagana pa ang mga gamit ko ngayon at tama naman siya sa kinakailangan ko? Dahil ba sa hindi na uso ang teleponong gamit ko ngayon?
Ngayon lang, yung ibang kaopisina ko ay nag-uusap na pupunta sila sa Smart Wireless Center pagkatapos mananghalian. Hanggang ika-labing anim ng Hulyo na lang ang itatagal ng promo na ito kaya dapat magdesisyon na sila kung gusto nilang kumuha ng linya. Karamihan sa kanila ay kukuha ng linyang may halagang 1200 pesos kada buwan para lang makuha ang telepono. Matatali sila sa kontratang ito sa loob ng 36 na buwan! ayos lang sa kanila ang ganitong bayaran samatalang meron na rin silang ganung plano na Globe! Para lang sa teleponong kasama nung plano, magdadagdag sila ng isa pang bayarin na di naman nila siguradong magagamit! Mukhang malaki nga ang diperensya ng mga sweldo namin kung gugustuhin nilang madagdagan ang mga bayarin nila ng ganun.
Hindi ko namang sinsabi na magaling ako pagdating sa pera. Sa katunayan, malaking bahagi sa sweldo ko ay diretso pambayad ng credit card. Kadalasang pera ko sa bangko ay sapat lang sa pang-araw-araw kong gastos. Pero nararamdaman ko ang halaga ng bawat gastusin.
Ang bisyo ko lang naman ay pagkain at libro. Mahilig ako sa makabagong gamit pero kadalasang pinananatili kong panaginip o pangarap ang mga yun. Hindi yun dahil sa wala akong pera kundi ayokong magipit ng isang bagay na di ko naman kailangan.
Sabi ko sa kaopisina ko kanina, pag-iisipan ko kung kukuha ako nung telepono. Napag-isipan ko na di ako mamamatay kung di ko siya mabili ngayon.
Pagdating kanina ng katabi ko sa upuan, sabi niya na may promo ang Smart na ang mga makabagong cellphone ay ibinibigay sa mga plan ng libre. Kasama dun sa mga pagpipilian ang paborito kong P900 at Treo 600. Nandun din sa listahan ang hinihintay kong Voyager SPV pati na rin ang O2 XDA. Naisipan nung kaopisina kong sabihin sa akin yun dahil malamang daw na interesado ako. Di man niya sinabi ng tahasan, pakiramdam ko lang ay minata ang aking Nokia 6150. Aba, ano naman ngayon kung ang telepono kong ginagamit ay sinauna pa (circa 1999)?
Ang dahilan ko sa aking 6150 ay dahil mayroon akong PDA na may kamera na rin naman. Aanhin ko ang makabagong features ng telepono e samantalang mayroon naman dun sa PDA ko? Oo nga at maganda ang magkasamang PDA at cellphone, tulad nga ng nabanggit ko, pinapangarap ko ang mga Smartphone at PDA/phone. Pero bakit naman ako bibili kung gumagana pa ang mga gamit ko ngayon at tama naman siya sa kinakailangan ko? Dahil ba sa hindi na uso ang teleponong gamit ko ngayon?
Ngayon lang, yung ibang kaopisina ko ay nag-uusap na pupunta sila sa Smart Wireless Center pagkatapos mananghalian. Hanggang ika-labing anim ng Hulyo na lang ang itatagal ng promo na ito kaya dapat magdesisyon na sila kung gusto nilang kumuha ng linya. Karamihan sa kanila ay kukuha ng linyang may halagang 1200 pesos kada buwan para lang makuha ang telepono. Matatali sila sa kontratang ito sa loob ng 36 na buwan! ayos lang sa kanila ang ganitong bayaran samatalang meron na rin silang ganung plano na Globe! Para lang sa teleponong kasama nung plano, magdadagdag sila ng isa pang bayarin na di naman nila siguradong magagamit! Mukhang malaki nga ang diperensya ng mga sweldo namin kung gugustuhin nilang madagdagan ang mga bayarin nila ng ganun.
Hindi ko namang sinsabi na magaling ako pagdating sa pera. Sa katunayan, malaking bahagi sa sweldo ko ay diretso pambayad ng credit card. Kadalasang pera ko sa bangko ay sapat lang sa pang-araw-araw kong gastos. Pero nararamdaman ko ang halaga ng bawat gastusin.
Ang bisyo ko lang naman ay pagkain at libro. Mahilig ako sa makabagong gamit pero kadalasang pinananatili kong panaginip o pangarap ang mga yun. Hindi yun dahil sa wala akong pera kundi ayokong magipit ng isang bagay na di ko naman kailangan.
Sabi ko sa kaopisina ko kanina, pag-iisipan ko kung kukuha ako nung telepono. Napag-isipan ko na di ako mamamatay kung di ko siya mabili ngayon.
Hiroette.com ||| Japanese Facemarks(Smileys) |||
I find these much more expressive that their American counterparts.
Hiroette.com ||| Japanese Facemarks(Smileys) |||
Hiroette.com ||| Japanese Facemarks(Smileys) |||
Saturday, July 10, 2004
Open for Discussion
I finished reading Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code last night. I have always been drawn to these types of stories because it explored the mysteries in history. I won't go into details as it will be a spoiler for those who are planning to read the book.
I felt that the ending was a little bit flat. I agree with the reviews that it is an engaging story from beginning to end. However, there are instances in the narrative where I could only go "huh?" The revelation of the antagonist for one did not sit well with me. That person's motivation seems so superficial compared to the deliberate motivations of the other characters.
The controversial topic(s) discussed in the book are not that farfetched but probably too exaggerrated in the exposition. This is possibly to make a more sinister antagonist and to help the story along. I enjoyed the puzzles and I tried to work on them as well with the limited background of the whole history. Actually, I was able to figure out the last setting while Langdon was still thinking about it. :P
I felt that the ending was a little bit flat. I agree with the reviews that it is an engaging story from beginning to end. However, there are instances in the narrative where I could only go "huh?" The revelation of the antagonist for one did not sit well with me. That person's motivation seems so superficial compared to the deliberate motivations of the other characters.
The controversial topic(s) discussed in the book are not that farfetched but probably too exaggerrated in the exposition. This is possibly to make a more sinister antagonist and to help the story along. I enjoyed the puzzles and I tried to work on them as well with the limited background of the whole history. Actually, I was able to figure out the last setting while Langdon was still thinking about it. :P
Friday, July 09, 2004
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
All of a sudden I felt like I was useless. I can still see the value of the job that I am doing but the off hand manner people deal with me make me feel so unappreciated.
I am not expecting any long term glory for the things that I do, it's part of my job. When I got into training, I learned that while it is a noble undertaking, the glory is not commensurate. In my previous company, the training team is known to be the go to guy, very reliable and does everything with utmost flair.
Now I'm finding myself in an organization that while they value training, they don't really value it the way it should be taken. People on the inside are telling me "to spread my wings and fly." How can I do that if there is actually no space to spread my wings? The only way that I can spread my wings and fly is if I get out of this stifling atmosphere. I know of a lot of places where I have a vast area in which I could fly and soar to the highest echelons.
Why am I still here then? My pride is holding me back. I don't want to be labelled as a job hopper. I don't want to leave all my programs hanging. I want to leave with my name intact with a string of successes tucked under my belt.
All the while that I am waiting for the realization of these ambitions, the work keeps piling on and the downdraft keeps pulling me down.
I am not expecting any long term glory for the things that I do, it's part of my job. When I got into training, I learned that while it is a noble undertaking, the glory is not commensurate. In my previous company, the training team is known to be the go to guy, very reliable and does everything with utmost flair.
Now I'm finding myself in an organization that while they value training, they don't really value it the way it should be taken. People on the inside are telling me "to spread my wings and fly." How can I do that if there is actually no space to spread my wings? The only way that I can spread my wings and fly is if I get out of this stifling atmosphere. I know of a lot of places where I have a vast area in which I could fly and soar to the highest echelons.
Why am I still here then? My pride is holding me back. I don't want to be labelled as a job hopper. I don't want to leave all my programs hanging. I want to leave with my name intact with a string of successes tucked under my belt.
All the while that I am waiting for the realization of these ambitions, the work keeps piling on and the downdraft keeps pulling me down.
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