Category Archives: Random Stuff

How to spend $375,000 on self-destruction

From The Register: Recovering stolen laptops from Italy – $9,668. Consulting an investigative reporter – $7,312. Having a spy scandal erase decades of hard work building up your reputation, while eroding your board of directors and forcing your CEO to testify in front of Congress – priceless. Or rather about $375,000. Even better, spend S$400,000… Read More »

Windstruck

Yesterday was declared a non-working day when PAGASA hoisted public storm signal number 3 over Metro Manila. Initially, I thought it would be a good opportunity to get some rest at home. But as it turned out, when Typhoon Milenyo tore through Makati packing 130 kph winds near the center and gusts of up to… Read More »

Celebrate the freedom to read

Just so you know, there will be a Banned Books Week from September 23-30. Observed since 1982, this annual event celebrates the freedom to choose or express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. Hence, it stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all… Read More »

Do you know?

If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

Supercharged Pachelbel’s Canon

A high velocity rendition of Pachelbel’s Canon on electric guitar by a 23-year-old Korean guitar wiz. You may experience difficulties viewing this video as it has been receiving an incredible number of hits at YouTube.