Scratch the Head, Slap the Forehead.

This or that blog?

2011-01-07T16:53:00.000+08:00

I kinda miss this blog. This was one of my early blog attempts way back in 2008. Haven't updated it anymore since I fell in love with Wordpress. However, I have fellow bloggers who use Blogspot and I still want to be connected to them.

Should I update both blogs with the same content simultaneously? That would take time and what for? Should I just post snippets of blog posts on my Wordpress page? Could work. Either way, I'm keeping this blog. Could be useful someday.

For updated posts and whatnots, head over to my current "main" blog at
Scratch the Head, Slap the Forehead on Wordpress.

Payment Processors

2010-09-27T17:40:00.000+08:00

Liberty Reserve

Perfect Money

The Other Blog

2010-09-21T20:39:00.002+08:00

I'm currently updating my other blog on Wordpress. It has been reactivated and as long as I don't post affiliate links (I'll post them here instead! Hehe) I'll be fine.

Here's the link to my other blog:
Scratchslap on Wordpress.

Suspended Blog

2010-09-13T13:16:00.003+08:00

Aww, man! My wordpress blog (scratchslap.wordpress.com) has been suspended!
I've been pouring my heart out of every post I made there. My blog didn't even reach a month! What the hell Wordpress? I'm seriously looking for a new host. I've already contacted them regarding this but I doubt they'll answer anytime soon. Oh well.

Find Uploaded Files Easily!

2010-08-23T10:31:00.002+08:00

Recently used filehosting? I know you have. Thousands of internet users upload their files to filehosting sites for various reasons. It may be for backup or sharing purposes. Famous filehosting sites like Rapidshare, Megaupload, Mediafire and Hotfile allow users to upload and save almost any type of file for free and allow the uploader, or other people to download the file again on their computers.

This allows a mother staying in Canada upload pictures and videos of her baby and share them to her husband in another country. It also allows musicians to download sample clips of other bandmates. The possibilities are endless.

However, due to the increasing number of uploaded files every minute, it's practically impossible to search for something on filehosting sites. Good thing we now have filehosting search engines much like Filez.Street. Filez.Street works like Google wherein you just have to provide a search keyword and the website will provide you with the links to the file you want to download. Pretty straightforward, really.

Here is the link Rapidshare Search (you can search not just Rapidshare)

Way to go BPI!

2010-02-09T09:16:00.003+08:00

I'd like to commend the follow-up team of BPI!

Recently, I had my mobile number registered to their Balance Check facility for checking your account balances via mobile phone. Upon registration, you have to activate your enrollment via any of their BPI ATMs.

A lady representative from BPI called me a day after registration informing me of the extension of the ATM activation from 2 days to 5. She also asked if I'm already enrolled to Express Online, BPI's Online Banking Facility. The call was quick and straight to the point.

Kudos to BPI's follow-up team!

How To Set-up A Cheap Portable Hard Drive

2010-01-07T23:31:00.006+08:00

This one's for my brothers at JCSGO - Paranaque.

Why a portable hard drive? Think of it as a high capacity flash drive where you can store or backup (almost) all your files, music or videos. If your computer's storage space is shrinking, or you just want to backup your files, a portable hard drive is your best bet.

Here's a guide on how to setup a "low-cost" portable drive. (Low cost because a 300gb portable hard drive from Maxtor, Western Digital or Samsung could cost you well over Php4,000. Mall price, that is.)

Steps:
1. Get yourself an internal hard drive.
When you begin the process of selecting a hard drive, one of the first things that you will notice is the fact that many different types of internal hard drive interfaces exist – Serial ATA (SATA), Parallel ATA (PATA), SCSI, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), etc.

Serial ATA (SATA) and Parallel ATA (PATA) are the most common internal hard drive interfaces.

SATA and PATA are the most common today. PATAs are getting obsolete fast so I recommended getting a SATA hard drive since they are faster and more reliable.

In addition to different interfaces, hard drives are available in different sizes. 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives are the most common. 3.5” hard drives are used in desktop PCs, and 2.5” hard drives are used in laptop PCs and embedded controllers for modular platforms, such as PXI. Both 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives are available with SATA or PATA interfaces.

3.5” and 2.5” are the most common hard drive sizes.

(Text in blue are taken from Selecting Hard Drives for Test, Measurement and Control Systems at zone.ni.com)

You may buy one at Gilmore in Quezon City. I got my 500gb Samsung from PCHub for Php2,800 last year. Some shops at Gilmore have their own websites where you can check current prices. You can even order online and have the drive delivered to you.

PC Express

Buyqube

PCHub

and more...

Or you may visit Tipidpc.com and hunt for a hard drive there. You may even find used ones which are dirt cheap. But I don't recommend buying used drives since these already suffered wear and tear.

(I recommend buying at Gilmore shops or Tipidpc.com because they have lower prices than most shops.)

2. Get a hard drive enclosure.

Hard drive enclosures are like housings for hard drives so you may connect them to a computer. They come in various brands, shapes and sizes. They provide the power supply and data connection for the hard drive. Cheapest I know are from CD-R King. I got mine for Php580.

Important Note:
Currently, CD-R King Hard Drive Enclosures can support only up to 500gb. (Although the packaging says 320gb) Make sure that your hard drive size does not exceed the capacity of your enclosure or both could be unusable.

Also, make sure to buy SATA enclosures for SATA hard drives and IDE enclosures for IDE drives.

3. Assembly of the drive and enclosure is a piece of cake. Refer to the enclosure's manual or try searching the internet but trust me, its easy as playing Lego.

Pros:
Superior data capacity than that of the USB flash drives.
Faster data transfer.
Take your files wherever.

Cons:
More sensitive than a flash drive.
Needs to be plugged into work.
Heavy.

A Spark of Hope.

2009-11-18T11:14:00.003+08:00

I've just backread a few posts in my blog and realized I've posted cool stuff! Haha! Ok, Ok, maybe not that cool but it also made me realize people are reading my blog. Specially topics relating to PSPs.

I think I'll resume posting here and start with what you guys read most.

I'll be updating in a few days.

When priorities change.

2009-08-23T21:53:00.002+08:00

10 months ago, my priority was to make a great and interesting blog.
It's clearly not my concern today.

See, priorities change. What you think is essential today may not be that much of a necessity tomorrow.

When setting priorities, always make sure you gear it for eternity.

Hungry.

2008-11-26T07:28:00.001+08:00

Man I'm freakin' hungry! I could eat a horse! Literally! Gotta get some food... glorious food...

Condom Hairbands anyone?

2008-10-29T22:27:00.002+08:00

I just got this email regarding hairbands being made with recycled condoms. Haven't confirmed its validity though but its worth knowing.

Here's what I received:

Check your kids hair bands and make sure they do not put them in their mouth while trying to plait or tie their hair

I thought you might find the following article from snopes.com interesting: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp
Be cautious of hair bands at open markets around the city too - they are probably from China since they are purc hased in bulk very very cheap !!!!
Take a good look before buying hair bands in future - specially like the following kind...

..

These Hair bands were made from used condoms and threads. That was so disgusting, I would not want to use them!!
..

..

...

BEIJING (AFP) - Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant to prevent, state media reported Tuesday

In the latest example of potentially harmful Chinese-made products, rubber hair bands have been found in local markets and beauty salons in Dongguan and Guangzhou cities in s outhern Guangdong province, China Daily newspaper said.

'These cheap and colorful rubber bands and hair ties sell well ..... threatening the health of local people,' it said.
Despite being recycled, the hair bands could still contain bacteria and viruses, it said.

'People could be infected with AIDS, (genital) warts or other diseases if they hold the rubber bands or strings in their mouths while waving their hair into plaits or buns,' the paper quoted a local dermatologist who gave only his surname, Dong, as saying. A bag of ten of the recycled bands sells for just 25 s en (three cents), much cheaper than others on the market, accounti ng for their popularity, the paper said.

A government official was quoted as saying recyclin g condoms was illegal. China 's manufacturing industry has been repeatedly tarnished this year by a string of scandals involving shoddy or dangerous goods made for both domestic and foreign markets.

In response, it launched a public relations blitz this summer aimed at playing up efforts to strengthen monitoring systems.

I want a semi-pro digicam.

2008-10-26T09:15:00.002+08:00

I really love to take pictures. I don't care if I'm on the picture or not. I just want to capture that still moment. A breath taking view. A funny moment. And lots of other things.

That's why I want to invest on a semi-pro digital camera.
I still have to do my research as there are many cameras out there.

Also, I have to save! Hehe.

Before our trips out of the country, I'll buy a decent digicam first.

It's been a while....

2008-10-22T21:39:00.003+08:00

My last post was like a week ago.... Hmm...

I've been very busy these past few days. Better update soon.

Anyway, thank you for reading!

The Most Annoying Website.

2008-10-11T12:46:00.002+08:00

If you have a lot of time in your hands or you just want to spice up your day, try visiting the Most Annoying Website and be annoyed!

Warning:
The said website could be really annoying so better decide if you wish to view it or not.

Click here for the Most Annoying Website.

I left my Flash Drive in the Washing Machine.

2008-10-08T12:30:00.000+08:00

This has happened to me 6 times already. Being a gadget enthusiast, I often carry stuff around on my pockets. Cellphones, earphone jacks, thumb drives, camera attachments, earphones, batteries, SD cards, memory sticks... they've all been in my pockets.

Then wash day comes.

I forget they're on my pockets so they get washed together with the clothes. They even get rinsed and spin-dried.

If this ever happens to you, here are some tips to try and save your stuff.

1. Don't ever turn it on! Turning it on while its wet will surely cause short-circuit and may render your gadget useless.
2. If it has batteries, remove them right away.
3. If you know how to dismantle it, do so. This allows you to see the extent of the water damage. This will also allow faster drying.
4. If you have a hair dryer, switch it to the lowest setting and run it back and forth your device. Don't do it too much though as it can fry your device circuitry.
5. If you are really sure your device is completely dry, assemble it then try and test it. Hopefully, your gadget will still work.

If all else fails, try bringing it to the device service center. If you bought it from HP, bring it to their service center.

My flash drive is now in perfect working condition! Whew! All the files were still there. And fortunately, no rust formed.

Jeepney Blues

2008-10-02T14:23:00.007+08:00

Jeepney Blues

They say Jeepneys are part of our Filipino culture. Jeepneys are everywhere! We ride them to work, school, home, and malls. We even rent them for outings! What would our transportation system be without jeepneys.

I ride jeeps almost every day when I was still studying. During those times, I experienced a lot of hilarious stuff while I'm on them to school. Those of us who use jeeps as our primary mode of transportation can identify to these observations.

I know there are a lot more other types but here are the most common.

Types of Jeepneys
1. The Karo ng Patay Jeep.
These jeeps are so slow-moving that a turtle could overtake them. You'd be better off walking than riding these slowpokes. Drivers of these type of jeeps are mostly grandfathers in their 60s-70s.

2. The Hayok sa Pasahero Jeep.
This kind will stop at anything that moves! Drivers of these jeeps stop at any and every corner, waiting for passengers.

3. The Wala-Nang-Bukas (There is No Tomorrow) Jeep.
Jeeps like this could escape the gravitational pull of the earth if they were to travel towards the moon. These are the Philippine equivalent of F1 race cars.

4. The Antique Collection Jeep
These jeeps should be given medals for enduring a century. Ferdinand Magellan might have rode some of these jeeps if he wasn't killed at Mactan. They are so dilapidated and old that they would be mistaken as artifacts.

5. The Boom Box
These jeeps look like they've been "Pimped" by MTV's Pimp My Ride. These jeeps have sound systems that are capable of producing ultra high frequencies that can turn your eardrums into powder.

Types of Drivers
1. The Kasya Pa Driver
Drivers that would still stuff people inside their already full jeep. The 10 seater capacity seats becomes 30 seaters with them.

2. The Story Teller
This driver has stories just about anything. He tirelessly tells his passangers stories even if no one is listening.

3. The Alzheimer's Patient
Drivers like these have brains that gradually stopped working properly. They either forget that you're already paid or forget you told them to drop you off somewhere.

4. The Coin Collector
This driver would kill for 25cents. You need to be in complete school uniform with matching ID for him to grant you a student discount.

Types of Pasaheros
1. The Sleeping Beauty
Sleeps as if they were in their bedrooms. This is often accompanied with oozing saliva from the mouth.

2. The Elite
"Don't come near me manong! You're so bantut!" They feel like they own the jeep.

3. The Love Birds
These guys should only be paying for 1 seat since they are so into each other. Remember "2 become 1" by the Spice Girls?

4. The Art Appraiser
They look at girls as if they were naked.

5. The Doña
They shout "Bayad ko o!" and expect everyone to extend their hands and give her fare to the driver. Not even a thank you.

6. The Newscasters
They are often a group of 2 to 3 people all chatting at the same time. Annoying voices and nonsense talk.

7. The Bomb
(No, I'm not talking about that sexy gal you were feasting your eyes on.) The one who smells like shawarma and makes everyone around her (or him) suffer. This one will make your nose bleed. Literally.

8. The Rocket Engine
This guy puffs smoke on everyone! Smoking in forbidden in public places! Go smoke someplace else! Or better yet, smoke the “tambutcho” of the jeep.

Share your experiences!

Are you a Perpetualite?

2008-10-02T14:21:00.000+08:00

Our university calls its students "Perpetualites". It sounds funny if you ask me. It was taken from the word Perpetual which means "never ending". Which is a great description of the endless list of things to pay during your stay here. Haha! Some even dubbed its name as "Pera-petual". Very creative huh?

Being a Perpetualite, I should be building up my Alma Mater! Hehe.

Anyway, I don't know if you've already seen it, but the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA now has its own website.

Here are thing stuff you can do here:
1. Check your tuition balances. Wow! Cool feature! Haha. Be reminded of the money you owe our school everywhere you go!
2. See your last semester's grades.
3. View the admission requirements.
4. Glimpse the School Calendar.
5. Read information regarding the schools and colleges of the university.

And more useless stuff.

Head over to the UPHDS Website.

May Bahay Ba Na Walang Daga?

2008-09-30T04:49:00.003+08:00

I have yet to see a home without pests.

Cockroaches, flies, rats... Who wants them anyway? Yet they crawl into our homes like they own the place!

I've several face to face encounters with rats where they would just stare at me and not run. Para bang sinasabi sa'yo na, "Di mo ako kaya!"

Some even say rats are smart. I don't entirely agree. I think they just have very sensitive senses.

I've been observing and studying the behavior of rats for quite a while. Not that I don't have anything worthwhile to do, but I really want revenge on those rats!

Conventional rat traps now don't work. You have to really use your noodle if you are to trap them. I made several "home-made" rat traps in the past and they are quite good. I'll probably feature them here in a few days.

"May araw din kayo! Rats!"

The PSP industry will die.

2008-09-25T12:31:00.003+08:00

In about 2 to 3 years time, SONY will abandon its Playstation Portable in favor of other consoles.

Why? I'll tell you.

1. In about 100 PSP owners, only 5 (maybe less) of them actually buys UMDs.
2. Game developers are thinking of switching to consoles that are less "hacked".
3. Less game developers means less games.

Game developers and console makers work together to bring us good games and quality consoles. But, they also need profits! If game developers see their games being copied as ISOs and CSOs and shared for free, they'll probably shift to other consoles that will bring them results (profits).

I know, I know. UMDs are way overpriced! Specially here in the Philippines.
If SONY could somehow release cheap UMDs here, many would buy.
You may opt to buy second hand UMDs though. Today, prices range from P300 - P700 at Quiapo.

If you love a certain PSP game, please consider buying its UMD. You'll encourage its developer to create more games for the PSP.

Complicated stuff.

2008-09-25T02:30:00.003+08:00

I tried making another blog using the WordPress engine. I didn't know it would take a lot of effort to setup my blog the way I want to be! I have a lot of researching to do.

Oh my... I guess I have to stick to my blog here at blogspot for the meantime.

Don't subscribe to Globelines Broadband!

2008-09-17T00:49:00.004+08:00

Some of you may have read my previous post regarding Globelines Broadband's erratic connection.

Well, it has now become worse!

Connecting with the said ISP takes ages! I've been waiting for 3 hours now to be connected. I don't think it has something to do with the "peak hours" since it's 1am!

I have another thing against this ISP. Subscribers here in our area share the same IP! I can't log on to my favorite forum because one of my neighbors spammed and got banned using "our" shared IP at the said forum.

I'm planning to have my subscription discontinued this week. We can't bear with this ISP anymore! Imagine paying almost a thousand pesos a month for this crappy service!

Buying a PSP. (In the Philippines)

2008-09-11T16:14:00.001+08:00

So you want a PSP eh? Here are some tips in buying a new (or used) Playstation Portable.

There are currrently 2 PSP models available in the market. The PSP-1000 (also known as the PSP Fat) and the PSP-2000. (also known as the PSP Slim)

If you don't mind the weight, buying a PSP Fat might suit you since it is much cheaper now (because of the newer and lightweight PSP Slims) and lso, PSP Fat accesories are in abundance in malls and even in sidewalks thus making it easier to look for enhancements for your PSP.

Where to buy?
Normally, you would see PSPs being sold inside malls. I buy my gadgets from the internet because this is much cheaper and you can negotiate directly with the seller unlike in some shops where sellers haggle and pressure you in buying.

I usually buy PSPs from these sites: ("PSPs" because I already bought a couple of them. One for myself and a bunch for others.)

www.ebay.ph This is our local ebay auction site. Lots of great finds here!
www.tipidpc.com Lots of gadgets and accessories are being sold here cheap.

Things to consider before buying:
1. Buy from a trusted source. Specially if you're dealing with them online. There are plenty of scammers so better watch out. One way to avoid being scammed is to always choose the Cash on Delivery option on your purchases. Pick a place near you, preferably a mall, then meet with the seller there.

2. Do a background check of the store or the person you are dealing with. There is a feedback system in www.ebay.ph and www.tipidpc.com where you can check the feedback of their previous buyers and customers. If the person or store you are buying from have lots of negative feedback, avoid them.

3. If you smell something fishy or you feel something is not right, cancel the deal. It's better safe than sorry.

Things to consider while buying Brand New PSPs:
1. Check the PSPs condition. A brand new PSP should have a box with all the accessories inside. (Charger, manuals, battery)

2. Look for the serial number sticker. (Remove the PSP's battery cover. Then remove the battery. You should see a gray sticker. The serial number should be on it.) If the sticker is faded or looks like it has been tampered, don't buy it. Chances are, that unit is old or reconditioned.

3. Check the following ports: USB, earphone, memory stick, and charger. If it looks used or has dirt inside, don't buy it. It's used.

4. Turn the PSP on to see if the screen has dead pixels. (Dead Pixels are dark spots on the PSP's LCD display.) Dead pixels are hardly noticeable but it looks ugly when playing games with plain backgrounds.

5. Check all the buttons to see if they are working and that they are intact and not loose. Also, see if the sides of the buttons are clean. If the sides have dirt, its used.

6. The long barcode on the picture is somewhat an identity sticker for your PSP. No two stickers are alike. Although there is still no way to determine whether the PSP is genuine or not, one way to be sure is to inspect the sticker. If its misaligned and looks like it had been printed on sticker paper, chances are, that PSP is reconditioned. (Thank you Dave Taylor for the picture)

7. Ask the seller if they have warranty for your PSP and for how long. Some sellers offer an exchange if what you bought from them has defects. Don't be afraid to ask.

Other Information:
Bundles
There are currently a lot of shops and sellers who offer PSP bundles. Here is an example from a PSP Forum:

PSP Core Pack Black 4GB Memory Stick Blackhorns Spongi KitSilicon Case2 in 1 Retractable USB/Charger Cable Stereo HeadsetScreen ProtectorHandstrap As of this writing, this particular bundle costs P9,600.

Memory Sticks

I think more than 90% of the PSPs here in the Philippines use Fake Sony Memory Sticks. Fake memory sticks are in abundance! It's sold even inside reputable malls.

Those fake memory sticks are from China and are sold cheaper (of course) compared to the original Sony.

How would you know if its fake? Follow this guide. How to Identify Fake Sony Memory Sticks.

There you have it. Leave your comments and questions below.

Dave Taylor has some great articles on PSPs. Stuff like "How Can I Recover My Stolen PSP?" and "What does 'bricked' mean?". You may read it from his website here. http://www.askdavetaylor.com

PSP Virus

2008-09-09T14:52:00.005+08:00

It may sound absurd but its true. There are now viruses that can creep into your PSP.

I had an Autoit.CV worm from my friend's PC. I'm not sure what damage it does but it makes copies of every folder on my PSP. That means, less memory for my stuff.

Ways you can get it:

By syncing your PSP with an infected computer.
Downloading an infected file and putting it inside your memory stick.
Letting your classmate fill your PSP with useless stuff

Ways to avoid it:

Install a decent anti-virus software in your computer. There are many free and good antivirus softwares out there like the AVG Anti-virus Free Edition which you can get at Download.com
Update your Anti-virus often. I update mine everyday. Although you don't have to update it as often as me, you may opt to update yours at least once a week. New threats appear everyday so better stay updated.
Tip: If you don't have internet connection at home, many Anti-virus software companies allow their users to download updates on their website and have it saved on a disk. Save the update, upload it on your computer, and voila! You're anti-virus software is updated.
If not really necessary, never connect your PSP to other computers (unless you're sure its virus free.)

If you need help in ridding yourself of viruses (whether in your PC or PSP), I'll be glad to help.

Globelines Broadband. Now you see, now you don't.

2008-09-06T06:31:00.003+08:00

I've been a Globelines Subscriber for more than 2 years now. I enjoyed their service as an alternative to the ever so slow and erratic PLDT myDSL. (back then, PLDT was the only internet service provider here where I live)

I was subscribed at Plan 512kbps. Which was later upgraded by globe to 7++kbps. All for P995 a month.

Everything was smooth sailing until a few weeks ago.

Connecting to the provider now has become a bit hard specially on peak hours. This may be due to their increasing number of subscribers here. But then again, that shouldn't be the subscriber's problem.

I'm not badmouthing their service or anything. I just miss those days when I would just open my Firefox browser and surf away.

I hope this is just temporary.

Altitude. The UPHDS Batch 2007 YearBook.

2008-09-03T03:29:00.019+08:00

We've just acquired copies of our yearbook!

For those who haven't got theirs already, here's how you can claim yours.

If you know you paid for your yearbook "on time", meaning, you paid your copy on or before the due date last year (2007), go look for your receipt. (It's there somewhere...) Then, head to the Supreme Students Council (SSC) office at Room 161, Old Grade School Building. It's the building near the canteen.

If you lost your receipt, don't fret! Still, head for the SSC office. They have a master list of those who paid. Just present a valid ID and voila! You can now claim your brownies! I mean, yearbooks! (more on this later)

Here's the catch though, NOT EVERYONE IS INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK. If you paid late or didn't pay at all, chances are, your picture (or name for that matter) won't be there. I think that's just sad... My bestfriend isn't there. My girl's bestfriend also isn't there. There even are rumors that there were sections with less than 10 entries! What's up with that? I thought this "is" a yearbook. They should call this a student directory!

Anyway, here's my review.

First. The Packaging.

As I've mentioned earlier, the packaging looks like you bought a box of assorted brownies from Brownies Unlimited. (product placement! hehe)

Here's the box from the front.

The back side of the box with the flap open.
That black spot is Velcro. It serves as the lock for the flap.

The spot where you can see my hand actually has glass. Yes, glass.

The whole packaging (except for the glass) is make from thick cardboard.

Second. The Books.

The books are hard bound. The printings on the cover looks like China made stickers. The school name under the Altitude logo is barely readable.

There are 2 books.

Volume 1 (the slim one) contains the following:
1. Prologue
2. Origin
3. History of UPHSD
4. Philosophy, Mission and Vision
5. Members of the Board
6. Administrative Messages
7. School Officials and the College Deans
8. Student-personnel services and School Organizations
9. The SSC
10. Editorial Board and Staff. (A whopping 6 full pages of the editors and staff.)
11. Board and Staff messages
12. University Map
13. Student's Directory. (The sad thing about this is not everyone is here. Also, the information here is either misspelled or insufficient.)

Volume 2's contents:
1. Graduates of Accounting and Business Administration.
2. Graduates of Arts and Sciences
3. Graduates of Computer Studies
4. Graduates of Education
5. Graduates of Engineering
6. Graduates of ND, HRM, and Tourism
7. Graduates of Midwifery
8. Graduates of Nursing
9. Graduates of Pharmacy
10. Graduates of Radiologic Technology

Other thoughts:
>About 1-2 months before our graduation, we were asked to write testimonies about ourselves. We can write "whatever" we want so the students did just that.

Here are some samples:
"Don't judge the book by its cover."
"She's an upcoming SEXBOMB DANCER..."
"Ewan ko ba kung bakit sya, pwede naman si ........ ahehehe!"

I don't know if I should blame the students for writing such "cool" testimonies or the editors who didn't set the standards for writing one.

>The pages are filled with pictures of our SSC President! I mean, he's a good guy and his skills and knowledge are unquestionable but this looks like his yearbook. (No offense Mark, we love you.)

I like the idea behind this whole yearbook thingy. I just don't think it was implemented well. Stuff like this takes careful planning and inputs from the students themselves should have been considered. I don't blame the editors and the staff who went out of their way just to make this happen but I think we could have improved this undertaking.

Last reminders:
If you paid but aren't sure if your entry is actually in the yearbook, you can contact me and I'll look for your name so you won't have to bother going to the campus to claim your "Classmates' Yearbook".

If you're already out of the country or are in some dungeon inside a castle with no way out, you may request for a scanned picture of your entry in the yearbook. Compliments of me and my girl. Just ask nicely.