It's in the blood (walang kokontra)

I am in an industry (publishing/typesetting) where automation plays a very significant role. But ironically, it's core process, editing, is something that really can't be automated. Well, only to a certain extent, I guess. But when I challenged my brother to write a software/code that can help me with basic tasks, I actually did not think he would be able to come up with something. Yesterday, he showed me his first version of a yet-to-be-named software. To my surprise, he was able to automate basic editing tasks! Wow!

According to him, it was a rushed work. He wants to come up with something very quickly and that was the product. I told him he should work on it more as it will definitely help me and my friends become more efficient and productive. Well, apparently, he is writing codes during his free time. "Just a hobby," or so he say it is. I already have a list of "future software" for him to write. Hobby pala ha? Hehehe. A directory submission software is not in my top 3 but I probably will ask him to write something like that also. It would probably be valued at hundreds of dollars, right?

To Sergey and Larry: Nauna lang kayong pinanganak! Wahaha!

Pilipinas Kay Ganda!

Seems like unlawful/unethical copying of ideas is becoming a fad nowadays. Still remember those two cases of plagiarism against one of the Supreme Court justices? (One officially heard by SC and another published by meadia but not heard en banc) Well, the executive is not about to be left behind.

Presenting, an "original" idea from the Department of Tourism (which, according to them, was checked by Noynoy himself):

This blogger made a very good post on this. The logo is very much similar to that of Poland's logo (the one below the Pilipinas Kayganda logo). Grrr! Ano ba! But I guess DOT won't say it copied the concept. They are going to say, it's just a coincidence -- same color theme, same font used, same overall idea. WTF.

I agree with that blogger: Wow Philippines may not be the best, but please, try to be original!

Labo.

Pacquiao is THE David and THE Goliath

We already know who won the fight, and honestly, I think Pacquiao is trying to control himself, or else, it would have been manslaughter for him. It was really a great fight.

Some pictures from Inquirer.net:

Again, this is a classic David and Goliath fight. But in this case, in terms of both strength and skills, we know it Pacquaio is both the David and the Goliath...

I know who Pier Roxas is!

Got in as one of the Final 8. :-)

And I will tell you all about it soon... in high definition!!! (Oh, by the way, I got this cool fone from Nokia... the Nokia N8!

50% off for LG Optimus One!

(I got the information from Yugatech's site.)

Where in the world can you find a good Android/smart fone valued at less than 10K? Well, on November 13, 2010, between 2 and 3 PM, there are four places here in the Philippines where you can find one. :-)

LG Optimus One is currently valued at around PHP13,000. It's actually cheap already at that price, I think. But LG Philippines is actually going to offer it 50% lower on its November 13 sale! It will be offered on LG Concept Stores in SM Megamall, SM North EDSA Annex, SM Cebu, and Gaisano Davao. But note that they'll be offering this from 2 to 3 PM only! Whew! (I 'm reading some blogs saying they are going to camp out during the night just to have a unit or two, if they'll be allowed. Well, at less than 7K for an Android phone, I probably would do that. 

LG Optimus One specs:

• 3.2″ capacitive display @ 320×480 pixels
• 600 MHz Processor
• 512MB RAM (it's like you have a PC with you!)
• 170MB internal storage
• up to 32GB via microSD
• HSDPA 7.2Mbps
• WiFi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 3.15MP autofocus camera
• Stereo FM Radio
• GPS w/ aGPS support
• 1500mAh Li-Ion battery
• Android 2.2 Froyo

So, anyone, wanna join me camp out at North Edsa? But I suggest we do some fat burning exercises first as I am quite sure, it will be a running competition once the mall opens at 9 or 10 in the morning. :-D

Woohoo!

Hmmm.. Wala lang. A friend of mine knows the reason behind this "Woohoo!!!" For the rest of you guys, I suggest you try this, too. Masayang sumigaw ng walang dahilan.* :-D

*But try to do this in a place where no one can hear you... mahirap na.

THE Pacman did it again!

THE PacMan did it again!

I think this is the second time that Rep. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao made a singing performance on an American TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live. But this time, he had a duet ("Imagine" by Beatles) with ace comedian Will Ferrell. I haven't had the chance to watch the actual episode but I saw the singing part of the show via Youtube.

(In case the video doesn't show, click here for the Youtube link.)

Now, can any of the great fighters do what he is doing?! Hehehe. He's a few days away from his fight and yet can still manage to attend parties. campaign rallies, and TV show invitations. But I really hope he wins his fight against Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 (14, Manila time). With Margarito's reach at a few inches more than Pacquiao's, it's like Margarito is holding a box cutter every time he punches! It's really a David-and-Goliath fight, you know.

Good luck, Cong!