most of my blogging is now done over at Letters from New Zealand
i will still regularly update this blog but not as much as my Letters from New Zealand project
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Showing posts with label My Life at Large. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Life at Large. Show all posts
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Monday, August 09, 2004
Doh, The Humanity!: Broken web pages, but in a funny way
Doh, The Humanity!: Broken web pages, but in a funny way
This website contains typographical errors all over the internet. This is funny!
This website contains typographical errors all over the internet. This is funny!
Friday, July 23, 2004
Ebay
In this part of the world where I am CDs can cost from anywhere from $15-20 (US dollars). I have found a better and cheaper way of buying CDs and that is buying it from EBAY!
There are many "rare" CDs there which start from $0.99 each. Delivery is actually more expensive than the cost of the item. Delivery is about $5-8. Although the shipping cost is higher than the actual item the bottom line is that it is cheaper to buy from overseas.
There are many "rare" CDs there which start from $0.99 each. Delivery is actually more expensive than the cost of the item. Delivery is about $5-8. Although the shipping cost is higher than the actual item the bottom line is that it is cheaper to buy from overseas.
Thursday, July 08, 2004
this is where I found GOD
I have been challenged by my "enlightened" friends on why I still stay with the Catholic Church inspite of its problems with erring priests and leaders and not so good bits of history.
My answer is simple. The Catholic Church is where I found God. Why do I have to leave an institution that taught me that there is a God?
Why do I have to join other churches where all that is important to them is to prove that they are the ones that will be saved and are too busy getting more members?
My answer is simple. The Catholic Church is where I found God. Why do I have to leave an institution that taught me that there is a God?
Why do I have to join other churches where all that is important to them is to prove that they are the ones that will be saved and are too busy getting more members?
Saturday, July 03, 2004
blog revamp
i'm revamping my blog.
i am having some problems with the pre 3-June-04
it is time for a revamp, an overhaul.
i am having some problems with the pre 3-June-04
it is time for a revamp, an overhaul.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Quotes on...
Sunday, June 27, 2004
rumour mongers!
who does not hate them?
why are people so easily duped by others into believing things they read on their mailboxes? after believing the email, they will forward these junk email to you and me.
the worst hoax mail type i receive are those chain emails that promises good luck or bad luck.
why are people so easily duped by others into believing things they read on their mailboxes? after believing the email, they will forward these junk email to you and me.
the worst hoax mail type i receive are those chain emails that promises good luck or bad luck.
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Madredeus
Madredeus Official Site
Madredeus is a music group from Portugal. Their music is categorised as New Age but they also sound similar to Fado.
Their music is soothing. The lady vocalist, Teresa Salquiero is accompanied by Portuguese guitar, violin, harmonica and keyboard. Most of the songs are written by Pedro Ayres Magalhães.
The Madredeus official website is very beautiful. It is the most attractive artists' official website.
My personal favourite of all their tracks is "Haja o que Houver" (Whatever Will Happen).
Madredeus is a music group from Portugal. Their music is categorised as New Age but they also sound similar to Fado.
Their music is soothing. The lady vocalist, Teresa Salquiero is accompanied by Portuguese guitar, violin, harmonica and keyboard. Most of the songs are written by Pedro Ayres Magalhães.
The Madredeus official website is very beautiful. It is the most attractive artists' official website.
My personal favourite of all their tracks is "Haja o que Houver" (Whatever Will Happen).
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Americans can keep a god to swear by
Americans can keep a god to swear by - World - www.smh.com.au
No GOD?! I can't live without HIM.
Sorry atheists, there is no way you can convert me!
No GOD?! I can't live without HIM.
Sorry atheists, there is no way you can convert me!
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Eat in moderation
BBC NEWS | Health | Chocolate 'helps blood vessels'
Eating dark chocolate may not be as "sinful" as we thought. Remember the more cocoa in it the better it is. About fifty grams everyday may be good for cardiovascular health.
Oh, novelty chocolate products like Nestle's KitKat may not be the ones doctors recommend.
Eating dark chocolate may not be as "sinful" as we thought. Remember the more cocoa in it the better it is. About fifty grams everyday may be good for cardiovascular health.
Oh, novelty chocolate products like Nestle's KitKat may not be the ones doctors recommend.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Saturday, May 29, 2004
Overheard
About two days ago while eating at a fastfood restaurant I overheard a conversation between two friends "guy" and "gal." They were sitting beside me and they were talking quite loud.
Guy was talking about seeing Gal's other friend, X in his church last weekend. Gal said, "oh, really!" Guy said X really enjoyed the service. According to him, X loved the format and the friendly atmosphere of their church service. Guy also added that X will be in his church more often.
The pleasant conversation took a different turn when Gal asked if one goes to a particular church because the services is more entertaining than the other one. Guy said entertainment was not that important but it can encourage people to worship. Gal replied in these exact words, "you don't go to church to watch a show or concert so that you are stimulated to worship, you go there because it is your obligation to your Creator in return for giving you life and blessings."
My mobile phone rang, it was my dad calling me. After my five minute conversation Guy and Gal left...
Guy was talking about seeing Gal's other friend, X in his church last weekend. Gal said, "oh, really!" Guy said X really enjoyed the service. According to him, X loved the format and the friendly atmosphere of their church service. Guy also added that X will be in his church more often.
The pleasant conversation took a different turn when Gal asked if one goes to a particular church because the services is more entertaining than the other one. Guy said entertainment was not that important but it can encourage people to worship. Gal replied in these exact words, "you don't go to church to watch a show or concert so that you are stimulated to worship, you go there because it is your obligation to your Creator in return for giving you life and blessings."
My mobile phone rang, it was my dad calling me. After my five minute conversation Guy and Gal left...
So cold last nigh
It was so cold last night. The rain made the temperature to drop even further. I hope my power bill this month would be bearable.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW movie
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
I saw this movie a few hour ago. It was a delightful apocalyptic movie.
It is a very political movie that presents the consquences of us not caring enough for the environment.
This is an M - memorable and would be one of my favourite disaster movies of all time. This is far better than Volcano and Deep Impact.
SPOILERS (in white text colour):
In the movie...
The northern USA states will be frozen as today's south pole including Canada, UK, Italy, Japan, big parts of China.
US citizens will become refugees in Mexico but were not welcomed until the US President promised to forgive all Latin American debt! HAHAHA!
The southern hemisphere and those close to the equator will be spared.
In the movie the US president looked like Al Gore and the VP who eventually took over looked like Dick Chaney.
Governments and the private sector must invest and push for environment friendly machineries now or we will soon suffer.
I saw this movie a few hour ago. It was a delightful apocalyptic movie.
It is a very political movie that presents the consquences of us not caring enough for the environment.
This is an M - memorable and would be one of my favourite disaster movies of all time. This is far better than Volcano and Deep Impact.
SPOILERS (in white text colour):
In the movie...
The northern USA states will be frozen as today's south pole including Canada, UK, Italy, Japan, big parts of China.
US citizens will become refugees in Mexico but were not welcomed until the US President promised to forgive all Latin American debt! HAHAHA!
The southern hemisphere and those close to the equator will be spared.
In the movie the US president looked like Al Gore and the VP who eventually took over looked like Dick Chaney.
Governments and the private sector must invest and push for environment friendly machineries now or we will soon suffer.
Obvious delaying tactics
Blockage - First Person by Alex Magno
If the current opposition bloc believes that their candidate has won why delay the official congressional count?
Their filibustering is an obvious scheme to stop the proclamation of the correct winner of the election.
If the current opposition bloc believes that their candidate has won why delay the official congressional count?
Their filibustering is an obvious scheme to stop the proclamation of the correct winner of the election.
He deserved it!
Female spectator tells Dilangalen to 'shut up' - May 26, 2004
People like him are a waste of money.
Didagen Dilangalen's group has been calling for changes on how the Philippines' legislature has been canvassing presidential and vice-presidential votes since the 1992.
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I am all out against Didagen Dilangalen's group as they represent the ugliest side of politics in the Philippines. Their group is responsible for tyrant leaders like Marcos and Estrada. How can one trust this group that is responsible to the hardships the country is facing now?
People like him are a waste of money.
Didagen Dilangalen's group has been calling for changes on how the Philippines' legislature has been canvassing presidential and vice-presidential votes since the 1992.
- - - - - -
I am all out against Didagen Dilangalen's group as they represent the ugliest side of politics in the Philippines. Their group is responsible for tyrant leaders like Marcos and Estrada. How can one trust this group that is responsible to the hardships the country is facing now?
Sunday, May 23, 2004
BBC - Radio 4 History - What If
BBC - Radio 4 History - What If
I have always considered the BBC as a high quality broadcaster of news and information (at the expense of the TV licensees and British tax payers). This particular BBC Radio station/brand, Radio 4 broadcasts mostly radio documentaries.
"What If?" is a program that discusses the 'what ifs' in history. Such 'what ifs' include what if the Nazis successfully invaded the British Isles and what if George Washington's quest for US independence from the British Empire was defeated.
I have always considered the BBC as a high quality broadcaster of news and information (at the expense of the TV licensees and British tax payers). This particular BBC Radio station/brand, Radio 4 broadcasts mostly radio documentaries.
"What If?" is a program that discusses the 'what ifs' in history. Such 'what ifs' include what if the Nazis successfully invaded the British Isles and what if George Washington's quest for US independence from the British Empire was defeated.