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This song has been stuck in my head for quite some time now...another bad case of last song syndrome I guess. Anyway, I just love this song. :-)HighThe SpeaksSo will it ever beI tried so hard to find sweet serenityAre you still afraidJust close your eyes and dreamThe feeling fade awayTime won't flow everyone knowsWhen the pain fades awayDreams wont die tears in our eyesYouve got to hold your head...

The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility.As part of the negotiations, the British Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5-year phase-in plan that would become known as "Euro-English".In the first year, "s" will replace...

It's official. Out of 5,610 examinees who took the Bar examinations last September, 1,526 made it, for a passing rate of 27.22%. This figure is a bit lower than last years' 30% passing rate.It was indeed a graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) which took the top spot. Other schools which made it into the top ten include the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Manuel Luis Quezon University...

The results of the Bar examinations held last September are supposedly scheduled to be released this evening. The passing rate was earlier announced to be 27.2% and rumor has it that it was a graduate of the University of the Philippines who took the top spot. More details as they unfold. Good luck to all examinees....

An old man, probably some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat. I wondered if he was ok.Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was ok. He raised his head and looked at me and...

A Dragon Ball Z fan's wet dream: all 291 episodes on 40 DVDs. All original versions, with Japanese subtitles. Not the heavily-edited, censored, watered-down U.S. dubbed version. In full DVD quality and Dolby Digital. :-) Someone give me a life.I guess that means no nightlife for the next week or so. ...

Since I was in the area, on account of my attendance at the World TB Day 2006 event yesterday (see previous post here), I thought I take a few pictures of the Quezon Memorial Shrine.Even though I see the monument dedicated to the memory of the 1st President of the Philippine Commonwealth/2nd President of the Philippine Republic virtually everyday, somehow, I never really took the time to really look...

Pictures from the World TB Day 2006 event held at the Quezon Memorial Circle this morning:DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque receiving an award of appreciation after delivering his keynote speech.In attendance were employees from the DOH, PhilHealth, and other government agencies, as well as various NGOs.Officemates pose for a pictu...

WE CALL on world leaders, governments, organizations, civil society, corporations and individuals to endorse, fully fund and implement the Global Plan to Stop TB 2006-2015.BECAUSE each year nearly 2 million people die and 9 million people become sick with TB, and because TB infects one-third of the world's population.BECAUSE TB is a global pandemic and an emergency in Africa and the European region.BECAUSE...

An elderly man lay dying in his bed. In death's agony, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite sugar cookies wafting up the stairs.He gathered enough strength to get out bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom.With even greater effort, he forced his boney fingers to grab the handrail and he went down the stairs, one stumbling step at a time.With labored breath,...

We really should be looking more into the psychological profiles of our school teachers.Last week, Delmar Redota, a nine year-old second grade pupil of the Silangan Elementary School in Barangay Upper Bicutan passed away, a week after being forced to eat pencil shavings by a teacher as punishment for supposedly being mischievous. The ingestion of pencil shavings apparently led to the girl contracting...

PorcelainMobyIn my dreams I'm dying all the timeAs I wake its kaleidoscopic mindI never meant to hurt youI never meant to lieSo this is goodbyeThis is goodbyeTell the truth you never wanted meTell meIn my dreams I'm jealous all the timeAs I wake I'm going out of my mindGoing out of my m...

This is my favorite brand of canned meat/beef loaf ever since I was a kid.But now, I'm a bit puzzled.It says Beef Loaf right?So how come there's pork in the ingredients? (Pause for dramatic effec...

It's been more than two decades since I last played or owned a handheld game. I bet some of you would be surprised to know that, considering my background of being a techie/gamer type of person. But it's true. I'm into PC and console gaming, but I never really bothered with handhelds. For the most part the consoles and the games themselves can be quite expensive, and the sound and graphics usually...

*sigh* Been somewhat busy lately, as a result I missed posting an update yesterday.It's quite a shame, since there were a lot of blog-worthy topics to write about the past couple of days. Maybe that's the problem. With just too many things to potentially blog about, I guess I momentarily lost focus.Ironically enough, most of what I wanted to write about involves the current state of Philippine politics.Among...

Kung mayaman ka, meron kang "allergy"Kung mahirap ka, ang tawag dyan ay "galis" o "bakokang". Sa mayaman, "nervous breakdown" dahil sa "tension and stress"Sa mahirap, "sira ang ulo". Kung mayaman ka, "pneumonia" daw ang sakit mo,Kung mahirap, "TB" yon. Sa mayaman, "hyperacidity",Kapag mihirap, "ulcer" dahil walang laman ang tiyan. Sa mayaman: "malikot ang kamay" ang tawag ay "kleptomaniac"Sa mahirap,...

This message is from a commencement speech made by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Anna Quindlen, at Villanova University.Lilies Of The Fieldby Anna QuindlenI'm a novelist. My work is human nature. Real life is all I know. Don't ever confuse the two, your life and your work.You will walk out of here this afternoon with only one thing that no one else has. There will be hundreds of people out there...

Check this out. Actually, I think they came pretty damn close. :-)http://youtube.com/watch?v=49IDp76k...

Lucky seven.Here I am, stuck in some internet cafe' in Quezon City. I'd rather go home, but I can't. Because my car's plate number ends in 1, I can't drive it on public roads until 7 PM.I'm a bit bushed, bored, and uninspired. Thought I'd rant a bit to while the time away.I never really did like browsing the internet from public computers. I have to be doubly certain that I log off properly from my...

There was a time not so long ago, perhaps a few years back, that having an account on Friendster was the "in" thing to do. Virtually everyone who had access to a computer and the internet was into it, and I was no different.Not only did I actually exert the effort to look up friends of mine, I actually went to the extent of browsing the profiles of people I don't know for the purpose of inviting them...

Check out this link. It's hilarious. :-)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnivTYn-...

Slowing down things a tad...One of my favorite songs from the 80s.SomebodyDepeche ModeI want somebody to shareShare the rest of my lifeShare my innermost thoughtsKnow my intimate detailsSomeone who'll stand by my sideAnd give me supportAnd in returnShe'll get my supportShe will listen to meWhen I want to speakAbout the world we live inAnd life in generalThough my views may be wrongThey may even be...

A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed:"Dear Lord, I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen."God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.The next morning,...

The last Battlefield 2 patch (v1.2) turned out to be somewhat (make that very) buggy, prompting Dice and EA to come up with this follow-up patch. It is strongly recommended that you download and install it if you want the best possible Battlefield 2 gaming experience. Hopefully this patch will be more bug-free than the last, and it doesn't introduce any new issues.Somehow, I doubt it. :-)Click here...

Amnesty International recently came up with a statement reasserting the need to respect human rights in the Philippines.Here's a brief excerpt:The recent alleged coup attempt prompted the arrest or threatened arrest of left and right-wing politicians, military officers and others accused of “rebellion” or involvement in the reported coup conspiracy. Amnesty International is concerned that this may...

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband.Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE !There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights.There is, however, a catch...you may choose any man from a particular floor, or you...

Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. It is on this day that we celebrate the achievements of women in various fields all over the world. This date has come to represent equality, justice, peace and development for all women worldwide.The significance of this date has not been lost to us Filipinos, in fact the day has been marked by various activities from different groups commemorating the...

Is marine Col. Ariel Querubin a hero or a traitor? It's hard to tell. Especially since we don't know all the facts regarding recent events which have been seemingly hidden by a veil of military secrecy.Col. Querubin was one of the three military officers relieved last February 24 for allegedly being involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Three days later, he led a group of marines in refusing...

This all-natural tea is supposed to "stoke your fires," if you know what I mean. Highly recommended by an officemate. I guess curiosity got the better of me. The question is, now what? :-)Rhino herbal tea.Hmmm...very interesti...

Mrs. Jenkins comes to visit her son Anthony for dinner...who lives with a female roommate, Vikki. During the course of the meal, his mother couldn't help but notice how pretty Anthony's roommate was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two, and this had only made her more curious.Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to onder if there...