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Melody Garcia Interviews Deputy Mayor Cynthia Barker

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:47:00 +0000

Deputy Mayor Cynthia Barker is truly a Filipino pride. A native of San Pablo, Laguna, she tells the story of her family's humble beginnings in the United Kingdom that started when her mother worked as an OFW. Now a successful lawyer and public servant in the UK, this inspiring lady never fails to show the Filipino people that no matter how high your goal is, you can achieve it with perseverance and courage to overcome the obstacles.

Image from cynthiabarker.co.uk

Watch her interview below:

#cynthiabarker #deputymayor #deputymayorcynthiabarker

SONY Launches Wearable Air Conditioner

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:12:00 +0000

Adjust To Climate Change

Global temperatures have changed in the past 100 years due to climate change. Since the late 19th centure, the planet's average temperature has risen about 0.9 degree celsius made worse by increased carbon dioxide and human-made emissions into the atmosphere. As a result, humans tend to seek technological innovations to combat the effects of global warming.

Reon Pocket

Ever heard of 'wearable air conditioner'? Sony calls its tiny air conditioner the Reon Pocket, and can be worn just below a person's nape in the pocket (with hole) of a specialized undershirt. Once you wear the device, you can control it using your smartphone application.

Image from South China Morning Post Youtube

Cool in Summer, Warm in Winter

The Reon Pocket can minimize your body's surface temperature by 23 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees celsius) if you want to use it in summer. It can also be maximized by about 14 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees celsius) during winter.

Image from First Flight

To make this project possible, Sony has launched a crowdfunding platform called First Flight. It aims to promote new business concept to determine its profitability and it allows it backers to purchase directly and pre-order new devices such as Reon Pocket developed by Sony.

Watch the video below:

Loan Tagalog Words from Spanish

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:52:00 +0000

When I was a kid, first time I heard a person speaking in Spanish, I wondered why I understand some words. Then when I studied in the first grade, I learned that Spain colonized the Philippines 500 or so years ago that resulted to the adoption of Spanish words.

Vlogger Eric Martinez discusses one by one the 99 Tagalog words that have the same meaning in Spanish. As I watched his vlogs I found that he lived in Latin America for several years now, then learned the Spanish language by just listening to the native speakers speaking in public places. Now he can speak fluent Spanish and even do his vlogs in this Romance language.

Image from Eric Martinez PH

Watch his video below and you'll be amazed to hear some Tagalog words that you believe is originally Tagalog but surprisingly Spanish.

Making It Happen vlog

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:46:00 +0000

Known for its natural beauty and people's hosptality, the Philippines is now one of the countries being targeted by vloggers of different nationalities. Youtube has been populated by different vlogs featuring the spectacular tourist destinations, plus some far flung virgin places that are not yet reached by tourists.

Two of my favorite vloggers have strolled over 20 tourist spots in the country. A couple brimming with seemingly unlimited energy, Mike and Nelly of the vlog Making It Happen never stop. Follow their escapades from the bustling streets of Manila, to the marvellous destinations in the Philippines, and to the rest of Asia. Subscribe to their channel for more of their exciting adventures!

Vlog Review: Mike and Nelly Tried Favorite Filipino Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:21:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JzZiYof_94

Misleading Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:14:00 +0000

“You are not only responsible for what you say, but what you do not say” – Martin Luther

As I hopped and reviewed the blogs that I followed last night, I noticed some “things” that quickly pinched my thoughts. “Things” that I when I realize bring me back to a sense of righteousness and dedication. Truly, I just realized that I have followed my so called “irresponsible” and “malicious” sites that I want to tackle in this post but, I do not know how to begin with. Wheeew!

We tag ourselves as bloggers; bloggers are people who keep and update blogs. In today’s world, anyone can be a blogger as long as you have computer and internet connection then, you’re good to go. There is neither an individual nor an institution that creates sets of qualifications for a blogger (that’s the sad thing). And the saddest part is even the rudest of all rude; the worst of all worst and the ignoramus of all ignoramuses can post his ideas and claim himself a blogger. As a result, cyberjournalist.net recently rolled out “A Bloggers’ Code Of Ethics” to answer the questions of many concerning the ethics the Weblog community should follow. This is for the bloggers to be responsible and to recognize that they publish words publicly, and consequently have certain ethical obligations to their readers, the people they write about and the society in general (cyberjournalist.net, 2003).

Some rules indicated in the Code of Conduct are the following:

· -Bloggers should show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by Weblog content. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.

· -Bloggers should expose unethical practices of other bloggers.

· -Bloggers should abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

· -Blogger should explain each Weblog’s mission and invite dialogue with the public over its content and the bloggers’ conduct.

I should say that the Internet is a haven and a perfect example of irresistibleness. Irresistible in the sense that everything (good and evil) in this earth and beyond this earth can be searched and viewed. No government is able to control, review, monitor, and classify stuff in the Internet and impose regulations on them so even a three-year-old toddler has access to pornographic sites in just a mouseclick. In this day and age, internet has become the most reliable source of information helpful to many working on different fields and most of all, entertaining to some who are bound to earthly and fleshly desires.

I have quoted in my previous post that “blogosphere is a habitat where witty organisms interact” but now, pardon me by saying this, there are likewise irresponsible, rude, obscene and profanatory bloggers that exist on the face of the blogosphere and I found some. I also have found some blogs that promote and show ways on how to become and behave like a “real man”.

There are two separate angles that we should understand to be able to determine the right answer to this question. “How to become a ‘real’ man?” Well, when you ask an ignoramus blogger, he will answer you this way: “Being a real man is to collect and multiply women and have sexual intercourse with them. Being a real man is to drink alcoholic drinks everyday, eat beyond your limitation, utter profane words like “tangina” and “malaking t***” (pertaining to male organ) “hind**” (pertaining to sexual act), doesn’t admit mistakes and doesn’t go to the church.”

On the other hand, when you ask the Bible this question: “God, how to become a ‘real’ man?”

Isaiah 46:8 says “Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O yetransgressors.”-King James Bible

“Inyong alalahanin ito, at mangagpakalalake kayo: isaisip ninyo uli, Oh ninyong mgamananalangsang.”-Tagalog Bible

If you are going to explore chapter 48 of the book of Isaiah, you will see that God talks to men (not homosexuals) in this verse. Dito ay tuwirang ipinakikita ng Diyos na ang pagiging tunay na lalake ay ang pagsunod sa Kanya. This Biblical passage depicts the true way on how to become a real man that, although you are literally a man in the strict sense of the word, you are not a “real man” in the eyes of God if you are a transgressor. This is contrary to the earthly definition of “real man” and thus ingrained in our culture (machismo in the Philippines). To be a “real man” is to love God and execute all His commandments.

To wrap up this post, I would like to warn you people; beware of dangerous blogs and always rely on the Bible.

Tiffany and Scorpion’s “Here In My Heart”

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:28:00 +0000

My officemate introduced me a song titled “Here in My Heart” popularized by Tiffany in 1980s and later sung by the band Scorpion in 2000s. It is a ballad written by Diane Warren and a single from Tiffany’s “New Inside” album. This song is track 11 on her “Greatest Hits” album released in the U.S. The Scorpions remade the song and released it as a single for their album “Moment of Glory”.

I like Scorpion’s version more than Tiffany's because of the blending of voice and melody; it conveys strong feelings. I listen to it over and over in my office using my headset. Anyway, here's the lyrics of the song:

Here In My Heart

Sometimes there's a time you must say goodbye
Thought it hurts you must learn to try
I know I've got to let you go
But I know everywhere you go
You'll never be far
Cause like the light over bright star
You'll be shining in my life
You're gonna be right
Chorus
Here in my heart
That's where you'll be
You'll be with me here
Here in my heart
No distance can keep us apart
As long as you're here in my heart

Won't be any tears falling from these eyes
Cause when loves true love never dies
It stays alive forever
Time can't take away what we have
I'll remember our time together
You may think our time is true
But I'll still have you
Chorus
I know you'll be back again
And till then
My heart is waiting
Chorus

Here In My Heart - Scorpion Mp3
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Magboblog Din Kaya si Jose Rizal Kung Buhay Siya Ngayon?

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:38:00 +0000

Jose Rizal

Kilala si Dr. Jose Rizal na isa sa mga pinakamahuhusay na manunulat sa buong mundo noong kapanahunan n'ya. Siyempre, patunay diyan ang mga nobela n'ya na “Noli Me Tangere” at “El Filibusterismo”. Nariyan pa ang di mabilang na mga tula, sanaysay, anekdota, awit, at kung anu ano pa. Sayang dahil hindi natin siya naabutang buhay.

Sa makabagong panahon na nauuso ang blogging at social networking, sigurado na makikijoin si Rizal d'yan. Hindi siya pahuhuli sa pagsulat ng mga kapaki pakinabang na katha sa kanyang sites, at magkocomment din siya sa iba't ibang postings ng mga bloggers.

Kikita kaya s'ya sa pagboblog?

Ang sagot d'yan ay "malamang”. Dahil nga kilala siya sa buong mundo dahil sa kanyang mga nagawa, maraming magbabasa ng kanyang mga postings. Maraming magpafollow sa kanya sa “Google follow” at maraming maglilink sa kanya na mga sites na may matataas na page ranks. Wow, e di kung ganoon e posibleng maging isa siya sa pinakamalalaking kumita na blogger sa Pilipinas, adsense, adbrite, entrecard, amazon.com at kung anu ano pa. Posible na madadaig pa niya kumita ang mga mangangalakal na intsik noong panahon n'ya..

E ano naman kaya ang isusulat niya tungkol sa mga bagay bagay sa Pilipinas?

Naku siguradong lagot si dating Pangulong Arroyo dahil sermon ang aabutin niya kay Rizal dahil sa dami ng nagawang katiwalian ng kanyang administrasyon. Ihahalintulad siya sa nga corrupt na Gobernador-heneral at mga prayle noong kapanahunan nya. Baka hindi pa siya iLike ni Rizal sa facebook.
Hindi na maninibago si Rizal sa mga gago at manyak na pulis na sa halip na humuli ng kriminal e sila pa ang gumagawa ng krimen sa kanilang presinto pa mismo. Ginawa na kasi yan ng mga gwardya sibil noong panahon n'ya. Ngunit hindi pa rin sila makaliligtas sa talim ng panulat ni Rizal. Sa totoo lang, dahil sa dami ng kademonyohang ginagawa ng ilang pulis sa ating lipunan, lagot ang PNP chief dahil baka s'ya na ang susunod na maging inspirasyon ni Rizal na gawing karakter bilang isa sa mga kontrabida sa susunod niyang nobela.
Magtataka siya dahil may mga pari pa pala na katulad nina Padre Damaso, Sibyla, at Salvi na mahilig makialam sa gobyerno tulad ng isyu sa paggamit ng contraceptives at family planning (RH Bill).
Masyado nang maraming tao sa Pilipinas kaya hindi na hindi na applicable yung “Humayo kayo at magpakarami”. Kaya sinabi ng Diyos 'yon dati e dahil kakaunti ang tao sa mundo. We have to consider the time nung inutos 'yon. May pogi points kay Rizal si Pope Benedict xvi at ihahalintulad siya kay Padre Florentino ng “FILI”
Magpapasalamat siya sa mga kongresistang nagbigay ng pangalang “Rizal St.” sa maraming mga kalye sa Pilipinas.
Pipiliin niyang maging “kapatid” dahil sawa na siya sa awayang “kapamilya” at “kapuso”.
Magpopost siya sa blog ng recipe ng tinolang manok na may upo na recipe sa bahay ni Kapitan Tiyago.
Gagamit siya ng jejemon at gay lingo sa blog bilang dagdag sa collection ng language sa memory bank n'ya.

Magdagdag pa kayo mga folks.

Photo credit: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Jose_Rizal

Artist Patricia Piccinini's Human-Dog Hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (Tom23) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:19:00 +0000

"The Young Family"

Patricia Piccinini was born in 1965 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.She is an Australian artist known for work that blurs the line between real and artificial; human and animal.
The image above is a human-dog hybrid suckling her young. It has become a viral Internet hit for Patricia Piccinini. The image is actually a picture of her sculpture from a show in 2003.

Created for her 2003 show for the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, the human-dog hybrid is actually what Piccinini calls a "transgenic creature," "The Young Family" is the title of this work and Piccini said in a lecture that she was inspired by the prospect of growing human organs in other species.

Piccini said, "I wanted to address the reality of the creatures themselves in a very compassionate way, and show a very beautiful image of motherhood," she said. "As you can see, she is really caring towards her children and worried about them. The question I raise, that I am interested in, relates to the distinction between human and animal characteristics, not so much her humanity, but the 'animalness' in us."

Here are some of her works...

"Leather Landscape"

"Still Life With Stem Cells"

"Game Boys Advanced"

Photo credits: http://www.zimbio.com/Patricia+Piccinini/articles/Az1Dv3kcIdd/Human+Dog+Hybrid+Becomes+Viral+Hit+Australian

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/Patricia+Piccinini/articles/Az1Dv3kcIdd/Human+Dog+Hybrid+Becomes+Viral+Hit+Australian