How to be invisible online? Get a Globe Prepaid Visibility Kit!

I was kind of excited when I got that 2,500K visibility prepaid kit from globe as I thought it was true to its word and so I opted for one over a regular line figuring it will end my woes for paying monthly bills because I couldn’t find the time.

Prior to this, I got a call from a client who wants me to write for him online during my spare night time hours. Figured I’d just decline for the reason that I don’t have internet connection at home but the client (bless him) helped me by paying for the connection set up.

I even endorsed to him that I’ve selected the globe prepaid kit for the reason that it has the fastest connection (promising 1.8 mbps) and because it was prepaid, it was the most convenient for me.

All’s well that ends well- or so I thought. I got my butt down to the bank to get the money from the client and proceeded right away to the service center and bought the kit. Installation was smooth though in my laptop and encountered a problem with my PC ,but I sorted it out after a razzle.

Then after the process, the dreaded signal came in which was Low service (I think) then GPRS. I don’t know if this is great but it was a snail paced connection completely the opposite of what was promised.

Talk about installation problems, their national customer service hotline by the way did not help me either. I called in at almost midnight and was picked up by a staff and was asked a couple of questions.

I was guided on the installation process and to figure out where did I went wrong and then abruptly my call was cut! I called a couple more times with different personnel taking my calls but the same thing happened. My calls were answered courteously though, but why was it suddenly cut off? I figured to quit calling and decided to figure out the problem on my own in the morning.

Damn’ I’ve been a victim of marketing! Eventually, I’d have to go every now and then to the corner store to load my kit, much to the seller’s surprise as I emptied her load as well. On the bright side though, I helped out increase the load seller’s earnings and I got to work wherever I want but still the connection remains numb at 5 pesos per 15 minutes.

SLOW-slow- slow. I think it took me hours to download and watch the videos that were sent by the client for me to view and be acquainted with and it was a hassle on my part as well as I’d have to research for more sources online to write his articles and it ate up my day!

Regrets aside, I may have to check up my PC for upgrades or anything that can help ease my problem out on the sidelines, but if given the choice, I would've returned this kit and have a cup of coffee instead! I really can't live with this one right now...

Latest update though on the product- If I'm not mistaken Globe has re-branded and added eye-candies including adverts to the kit and now names it "Tattoo Prepaid Kit" sell it at the low price range of Php 1, 800! Tsk tsk... I'll lend my advice to you in 2 words lest you experience what i've had with the kit....BETTER BEWARE...

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TMS Factory- The next evolution of marketing and advertising

I was out prowling the net just to pass out a boring Sunday, when I found this site: http://www.tmsfactory.com and the TMS Factory media to mobile platform.

Figured just have to share with you enterprise owners the good stuff which can land you an audience on a personalized level, among your targeted clients worldwide and lend effective results for your marketing and advertising campaigns.

They’re introducing what is probably the next step up the ladder of evolution for marketing and advertising- not through websites or online clichés but through mobile phones!

TMS factory is a media to mobile platform that can mobilize websites and marketing campaigns. This is a great venue for enterprise owners and marketers to reach out to a broad client spectrum as the platform is Telco- independent (No more of those slow and expensive phone networks) and it is capable of connecting to all mobile operative service (OS) including iPhones and Blackberry throughout the world. With TMS Factory, businesses can shift and recourse their modes for marketing strategy and since ads are disseminated through mobile phones, give a more effective personalized approach to clients.

The program through the aide of Premium service, gives TMS Factory the advantage of making mobile versions of websites and ad campaigns that’s set on how you want your ad to appear. It also is Self-service where you are given the option to select widget templates from TMS Factory’s huge library collection composed of interactive, multimedia, downloads, services, microformats, and data templates to your taste. Now how’s that for starters!

Using the platform, you can easily create mobile offers using the hassle- free drag and drop navigation. What’s more is that TMS Factory can also provide links on the created offers for the convenient access of your customers to the business site.

This sure is a great marketing tool that’s very practical, straight, effective, and easy to use. Yet it will not burn a hole through your pockets as against the conventional advertising methods of today. Why not pay a visit at TMS Factory blog to learn more of this exciting advantage.

4 Ques when buying a used car

When shopping for a used car, “Indispensables” should be looked at first to ensure that you’re really buying your money’s worth and not riding a regret in the long run.

1. Watch out for that lemon- Probably the danger in buying used cars is when you don’t know much about the history of repairs and cranks of the vehicle you got, without proper vehicle inspection, probably you’ll end up stuck on the road and spending hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars on repairs. If you bought a lemon, your car’s better off at a local junkyard.

2. Odometer Readings – Be on the lookout for Odometer tampering. You might get a thought that you'll chose your used car based on it's odometer readings- as you figured that the lower its reading, the better the chances that you’re getting a good car! tsk tsk... well, a bummer for you then, for tampering abounds.

3. Vehicle Ownership history- This one has got to be the worst. Suppose you got a cool car, figured its the best in its class and you thought maybe you'd take it for a drive around town, meet with friends for a show; Suddenly you get pulled over and worst case- cuffed by the cops! Too late you found out that the cool car you’re driving is a “hot” one!

It’s much better that before you buy the car of your choice, you should be acquainted with its qualities in or out, accompanied by necessary documents such as ownership history- that way you’re assured of worry- free driving!

4. Purchase only from reliable dealers with Inspection services- The best part of them all, buy your car from a reliable dealer! You see, a good dealer will always see to it that the best service is given as much as possible according to the satisfaction of his customer so as to protect his name and reputation. You're also assured that your car has passed stringent inspection requirements before it has been set on display !

With a thousand dealers to choose from nowadays, seeing this part through may come as quite a burden. But with used car dealers like IBCJapan together with distribution partner AutoTerminal.Com, you can worry no more as their vehicles has passed the most stringent of inspection services plus more, to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth and satisfaction.

Browse their website now and avail of their services: IBCJapan and AutoTerminal.Com

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The Clandestine - (Writing Exercise: Truth)

Supposing a drunk sits next to you in a bar, thinks you are his or her close friend and starts confessing “the truth.” Write about what “the truth” is in at least 200 words.

Capping my Friday night off the counter, downing 3 cold bottles of beer, I decided this is just one of those nights.

The dimly lit tavern, eyes blinking to the sound of blunt sonatas disturbed once in a while by the laughter of eager individuals relieving their troubles away with restless company.

Drinking my second bottle, I turned around to see who among the populace am I sitting with- but all I can see are silhouettes illuminated by the pale light.

Leaning over to reach for my wallet to pay the sarcastic new bartender who’s constantly eyeing me as if I will scram the minute I’ll stand.

Just then a hand patted mine. I looked up to see a stranger, who’s seemed to have gotten loaded somewhere, looking like an executive but smelling puke and with the look from his sleeves, obviously went through a beating.

Not to be rude and the affable person that I am, I begged pardon and asked who he is and motioned him to take a seat. Maybe I’ve known him from somewhere but I just couldn’t remember…with a rolling gait, he sat down.

He said in a freaky voice…"I am Randy (Hik) and you are Albert (Hik)… the awesome duo who always owns the night!” No I retorted, I’m Jovir and I don’t know you bai…you might have mistaken me for somebody else… He just smiled and pressed a finger in a hush and with a husky voice this time, spoke up “Bartender…bai, I’d like two more bottles of Red Horse kanang bugnaw kaayo” he calls him.

Turning freaky again, “Not another word from you, but did you remember our night out with Frank and Colleen? Jeez, I just don’t know how to say to her face that I'm gay! I mean just being there with the two of them, I just can’t bear looking at frank; my, the look of those muscles took me away for good. I just don’t know how to say this straight to Colleen that I just don’t love her; how with her every caress I long for Frank’s instead. This is what keeps bugging me; maybe you can help me out.

Noticing the situation and realizing evil fun with free beers. I just patted him and quipped “Ow Randy sometimes it’s just easier to let go and tell the truth. After all, it’s your life and your happiness that’s at stake here, better let it go!” all the while motioning him to go on.

“(Hik) You know what bert, I have sinned against my wife big time and I just couldn’t bear the truth of her reaction that her perfect husband is not all whom she thinks! You know what, me and Frank made it out tonight in his car. I had the time of my life when that pun of his made it through, how big as well, felt like my rear’s gonna explode and it’s still aching until now! I know you’ll drool when you’ll see it, but I’m certainly not sharing it with you!”

Nodding my head in sheer amusement with the things I heard, all the while gulping another bottle given by the bartender. I figured not to go on with the conversation so I’ll never hear more of his silly revelations but no, for he uttered further.

“How about we go to the restrooms (Hik) and I’ll let you feel the hole he’s made, I'm sure you’ll love it”

That’s it I’ve had enough…

Message in a Bottle

Writing Exercise: Creative Description (Lechon Cebu!)

Figured to share with you a recent exercise we've had in the writer pool- that's all about creative description. We were given the task to talk about our favorite dish and describe as to why we like it without using adjectives traditionally associated with food. e.g: mouth watering, luscious etc.

The challenge was to come up with a creative way of describing food in 300 words minimum with a 1 hour window. Below is what i did for my part.

Lechon Cebu. I like it because of its meticulous preparation; which is set far apart from the traditional Spanish, Cantonese, and ordinary Filipino recipes.

The mixture of herbs and spices truly come alive the moment a Lechon Cebu is hauled from crimson burning charcoals cooked to perfection under bamboo crisscrosses, served with coconut vinegar, soy sauce and laden with blazing- hot Labuyo chillis.

The fat brown goodness holding an apple in its mouth, all crouched in a wooden tray coupled with its pungent yet pleasant whiff always never fail to lure whenever I’m in functions or in celebrations.

So enticing that it makes me automatically wanting to grab a plate and take a piece of it even in a boodle fight!

With every begotten slice- which in my case, comprise a large portion of the ever crusty skin near the mid section all the way to ribs, the sight of the brittle brown crust, syrupy and fair white meat underneath gives a flare to my eyes and rumble to my belly, giving my senses the stern announcement that another good thing (let alone the health complications and conscience breaking news which will soon follow if I ate too much) is rounding up the corner and coming their way.

The moment I take a bite, the burst of zest coming from the mixture of essences off the herbs and spices- which has now seeped through the meat after the long and rigorous cooking process truly lingers around my tongue and makes me want to take some more.

Such is the effect of Lechon Cebu for me that it has become quite my fancy even in hangouts with friends.

Conversations with Lechon Cebu and bottles of beer on the side, marks reward for camaraderie and pleasantries. With every bite and every sip, a companion for a good tete-a-tete among peers whenever, wherever.

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The Day before Yesterday (Global warming)

In the writer's pool we're given out another exercise this time in the field of poetry. Below is my expression on my fears of the adverse effects of global warming. Cheers.


It was inevitable. Armageddon has already left his pedestal and is now on his way. Whilst I see the large clouds now converging into a massive funnel of destruction magnified ten fold the damage and speed, I know he’s near and no one knows it but me.

The wise of long ago gave out the warning; they’ve made out the signs. But still the world will not listen and people continued their resilient ways.

From every man made contraption, the dissipate was abruptly given back to Gaia. In her immortality and mighty splendor, she succumbed to her failing health and is now giving us back what we deserved- her anger and punishment.

I watched, a hermit trapped behind the iron curtain of this god forsaken cave while the rest of the world lay sleeping without the knowledge of tonight’s looming catastrophe.

I’ve traveled the world and raised my voice to the busy multitude but everyone it seems, is just too engrossed to listen.

Then as I’ve fallen asleep sitting on this chair, the vision of tonight’s ordeal- blurry at first but suddenly became vivid with death as scenes of Oceans and rivers rising with people crushed after every passing wave, icy rain and colossal cyclones blasting across the now frozen lands.

All these ended with complete silence and darkness as black clouds blot out the sun…

I screamed upon seeing the sight but it seems I can’t hear my voice, I feel the pain and the loss but then I turned to look behind me after hearing a scream behind my ear that sounds too familiar to ignore. “Mata na oi,udto na!”

Whew, thank goodness its ma! Hmm, weird dream… Was it a scene from the movie The day after tomorrow? Looks kinda’ but I don’t think so... Not really.

Writing exercise: Writing in Persona

In our recently concluded writing exercise for the writer pool, we were asked to put ourselves in the persona of either a Deaf, Mute, Deaf-mute, Cripple or Blind person. We were then asked to write a poem or prose about a great experience in our lives and how we went through that experience under the disability we've chosen, at 200 words minimum.

Below is my piece. I've chosen a persona of a Deaf-mute.

***

In silence I wept but clinching my fists I rose and slammed my knuckles straight to those weary concrete walls…

Feeling the jabbing pain and the sight of my blood, brushing aside teardrops of anguish, shouts of agony, savoring the irony that you have given me.

This wall has always been my comfort and my refuge after what you have done to me, yet I cannot raise my voice and I cannot hear what you say, all that I can give is my smile, shed a tear, or in mere action I can only express what I feel, abiding with innocence to what is happening around me. When my days seemed so long with you… Inside I’m wishing it will always be this way.

I remembered that this wall laid witness to our bitter sweet memories together, the fun times we’ve had in the past along with our friends

We ran together, we’ve fallen, we’ve laughed. You heard my first laugh here or so it seemed to you; but to me it was only grunts and a pinch in my chest… a renewed feeling because I was happy.

Then that fateful day did came, seeing you play with our friends, I sat down behind this wall taking a peek every now and then to see your smile. All for me has changed; seeing everyone’s faces and laughter. I can make out reading your lips that you were mocking, strange… I could make out that everyone was mocking me and laughing with content.

Slowly I turned and ran the other way to hide by the comforts of my room vowing to never see you again.

Yet you followed. Teary eyed, you grabbed my hand and eased me down to talk, but all was lost for me that day and it seems it will always be.

Inside I felt helpless with treason and pity with which I was borne unto this world, lesser the boy I wished that I could be.

When all you thought that your mere words cannot work out, you showed me a heart sign and went your way…

I cuddled in my bed the whole time; everyone was bewildered by my strange actions.
I tried to sleep but thinking about the wall, sneaked out, surprised to see the sight.

You’ve left your wooden horse for me with ribbons and all, which I remembered was your most prized possession and beside it a note that you wrote. A Strange token. I opened my mouth to utter the words that are in my heart, but only oblivious silence can I hear... I will remember this night. I will never forget you...

Message in a Bottle

Raining Beers... Goodbye party animal, you will be missed!

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Land better opportunities and career development with Phoenix Maritime Corp.!

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Source: Phoenix Maritime Corporation
Author: Message in a Bottle

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Writing Exercise 33: The Alternate Ending

In our last writing exercise, we were given the time to produce our very own alternate ending to Neil Gaiman's Babycakes in 150 words minimum.

Here's my very own continuation to the story.

View also Neil Gaiman reading Babycakes on Youtube

Babycakes
Neil Gaiman

A few years back all the animals went away.

We woke up one morning, and they just weren't there anymore. They didn't even leave us a note, or say good-bye. We never figured out quite where they'd gone.

We missed them.

Some of us thought that the world had ended, but it hadn't. There just weren't any more animals. No cats or rabbits, no dogs or whales, no fish in the seas, no birds in the skies.

We were all alone.

We didn't know what to do.

We wandered around lost, for a time, and then someone pointed out that just because we didn't have any animals anymore, that was no reason to change our lives. No reason to change our diets or to cease testing products that might cause us harm.

After all, there were still babies.

Babies can't talk. They can hardly move. A baby is not a rational thinking creature.

We made babies.

And we used them.

Some of them we ate. Baby flesh is tender and succulent.

We flayed their skin and decorated ourselves in it. Baby leather is soft and comfortable.

Some of them we tested.

We taped open their eyes, dripped detergents and shampoos in, a drop at a time.

We scarred them and scalded them. We burnt them. We clamped them and planted electrodes in their brains. We grafted, and we froze, and we irradiated.

The babies breathed our smoke, and the babies' veins flowed with our medicines and drugs, until they stopped breathing or until their blood ceased to flow.

It was hard, of course, but it was necessary.

No one could deny that.

With the animals gone, what else could we do?

Some people complained, of course. But then, they always do.

And everything went back to normal.

***

In time, this cannibalistic tradition, a by- product of a chaotic mind engulfed and trapped in the obsession for the rival of homo-sapiens' domination; flourished without inquiry.

As if given the power to rule over the Supreme Being’s enigmatic creations, the consumption was with cult following.

It has never come to pass, as in a conspiracy; everyone was destined to follow.

Then that fateful day did came. For in a turmoil of emotion, a youth that was tucked safely away and was forced to slumber under the bowels of our forsaken civilization, stood up.

No more did he say.

At the gathering for the fools feast, to the elders, he did point and raised the QUESTION.

In the shadows of murmurs, praises and protest, he pointed the inevitable.

And in the eyes of the gathering, at the swift hack of the executioner’s blade he was slain.

Sparkling and dripping in filth, his blood reflects an uprising against a rubbish tradition.

I was a part of that unruly crowd that night and I too felt ashamed of what i have become,

I QUESTIONED myself for every drop of innocent blood spilled...

Many years has passed since the last gathering, and everyone lived in peace; everyone figured it would end.

Then as in a swift awakening, the grey clouds of yesterday slowly melted away;

For now, our most shrewd learned to make animals out of babies...

Jasmin Uy

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Left hand drive (LHD) vehicles now available at IBC Japan!

Buying pre-owned vehicles is now made even better at IBC Japan.

Now you can buy original Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles which include makes and models not common to Japan!
 
You not only get the best prices for these vehicles but you’ll also get the peace of mind- as always been the IBC Japan mark, that these vehicles have been Odometer inspected and owner certified before shipment to your destination. You’ll get to enjoy competitive pricing schemes and the same terms of trade as per your account settings after you’ve signed up for free!

For your queries, you can visit their website at: IBC Japan www.ibcjapan.co.jp , call or email their 24/7 friendly customer service @ (81) 75 622 5091 email: csc@ibcjapan.co.jp

You can also avail of their IBC Chat and Skype IBC features- the fastest and the most convenient means around for customer assistance at a touch of a button. IBC Chat works just like any regular chat service with no installation required. Simply click the button on their website and immediate help will come to you right away. With Skype IBC, all you need is an internet connection, a Skype program installed on your pc and Skype account to conveniently call their customer service for free anywhere, anytime in the world!

Source: IBC Japan Ltd.
Author: Message in a Bottle

IBC Japan Ltd. - Why you should go for a pre-owned vehicle instead of a brand new one

 
For first time vehicle owners, newly-weds, parents giving a gift to their sons/daughters for graduation, executives on a temporary assignment overseas and far flung areas, and most of all people on a tight budget; a pre-owned vehicle would prove to be much more appropriate and much more practical than spending thousands of dollars over a brand new one- provided that the pre-owned vehicle bought is still in tip-top shape, in good running condition, and has passed stringent inspection services- a lot of people are more or less contended with owning one.

Affordability, reliability and durability are just three of the questions, but if you bought your pre-owned vehicle from a trusted dealer who not only “sell” vehicles but most importantly cares about the customer thru the addition of security checks and inspection services to insure that the vehicle sold is truly worth the customer’s money and offers fast and efficient shipment and customer support, then congratulations, for you’ve just stumbled upon the diamond in the haystack and the answer as to why you should go for a pre-owned vehicle!


With the stiff competition of car dealers worldwide these days, it won't be surprising to know that a lot would resort to empty promises and fraud just to lure customers which in turn will either get a lemon or worst of all, a stolen vehicle! To stay on the safe side, it would prove rewarding in the end if you've bought your vehicle from trusted dealers as they won't do anything foolish enough to stain their reputation, rest assured that you're sure to get in the best deals for your bucks "lemon" worry free!

Geographically, Japan has proven time and time again to be the best place to look for pre-owned vehicles- as most of the popular car brands and makes come from that place, the age of their pre-owned vehicles come in 5 years or less, Japan vehicles are set at bargain prices and that the durability of their vehicles are at par or sometimes exceed that of their western and way much newer counterparts.

Since the advent of the internet and online transactions, ordering and shipping pre-owned vehicles is now even made cheaper and much more easier, Buying a pre-owned vehicle straight from Japan is now just as easy as flicking your fingertips, as a lot of established dealers are offering this kind of service to help you with your purchases. 

One such pre-owned vehicle dealer that I would recommend is IBC Japan Ltd. together with its regional distribution partner AutoTerminal.com. Not only does IBC Japan source their vehicles from Japan but they also offer quality assurance inspection services- even stolen vehicle checks! fast and effective shipping and handling, 24/7 customer service support, the largest selection of vehicles in stock, online auctions in Japan and the best deals to boot.

What's even better is that they have a global coverage to better serve you, whenever, wherever; all you have to do is log on to their website @ www.ibcjapan.co.jp / www.autoterminal.com and become a member for free!Visit IBC Japan Ltd. and AutoTerminal.com and check out if what I'm saying is true. Trust me you’ll never be disappointed. Good luck on your pre-owned vehicle hunt!


Source: IBC Japan Ltd.
Author: Message in a Bottle

Baratilyo sa Mango: A weeklong night market for shopping galore and the best finds at bargain prices!

To welcome 2008 and as part of the month long celebration of Cebu’s premiere festivity- the Sinulog Mardigras, we at Be* U Cebu market and bazaar will join the Cebuano community with a weeklong nightly fair that will showcase the trendiest shops in town offering unique collections of shoes, apparels and accessories.

Novelty shops will also be abound selling customized and personalized hand painted shirts, bags, shoes, recycled paper bags and notebooks. Shops specializing in the sale of native goods, “Pasalubong” and other souvenir items will also be present to appease locals and tourists with all items available at really bargain prices!

Dubbed as “Baratilyo sa Mango,” this event will run from 12:00 nn – 10:00 pm on January 13-19, 2007 at the Parking lot of One Mango Place, Gen. Maxilum Avenue (Mango Avenue) Cebu City. Adding up to the shopping frenzy, is our bazaar upstairs at the 3rd floor that operates daily from 3:00 pm – 12:00 mn.

So what are you waiting for? visit us now and experience the best in shopping!

About BE* U Cebu
BE* U Cebu is the newest market and bazaar located at the 3rd floor, One Mango Place, Gen. Maxilum St. (Mango Avenue) Cebu City. We’ve successfully opened our doors to the public last December 21, 2007 with “Garbo sa Sugbo,” a trade fair that featured the products and pride of Cebu towns and municipalities.

Contact Us:
Be* U Cebu Market and Bazaar 3rd Floor One Mango Place, Gen. Maxilum Avenue
(Mango Ave.) Cebu City

For shop owners interested to showcase booths and products with us, you can contact:

Daphne Teo- Sales Coordinator
Tel# 2387826 / Mobile# 09173200915
Email: get.cebu@gmail.com

Visit Be* U Cebu now for more details!

Imogen Heap: Warp your way to electric dreams

Then I was 3 years too late…

I was never into ambient and electronica that much, until a friend of mine- Isabelle, whose very much into this contraption, introduced to me a couple of Imogen and Frou frou’s treat for the hearing. I on the other hand, got a bit reluctant at first to hear but eventually got the guts and curiosity to try out a few songs off from her 2004-05 Speak for yourself album and boom! The headphones never wore off since then- to the point that even at home I’ve gotten the habit of putting myself to bed with a cue of her songs playing.

With power tracks like: “Headlock”, “Goodnight and go”, “Have you got it in you”, “Hide and seek”- a strange concoction of musicality, “Clear the area” – my personal favorite along with “The walk”

I eventually entered her powerhouse and asked for more of her hits from everyone who has a collection of her songs, some of which led me to her now- defunct band Frou frou hits (My favorites include: “Maddening shroud”, “Must be dreaming”, “Psychobabble”, and “Shh” and an array of her other offerings.

Perhaps, in this day and age this artist from the UK and her music rocks! Imogen is a must tripper as it gives the ears something new and nostalgic, away from the clutches of guitars, heavy theatrics and stuff. I’ve tried her stuff and I’m feeling it way down in my dreams and so should you!

For Imogen fans out there, pay her site a visit for more news and updates of her tours and stuff at: www.imogenheap.com

P.S. Kudos Imogen heap!!!

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Message in a Bottle

An Unsung Mother's Tragedy: Sullivan

Here's one more song to ponder that caught my ear in the late 90's, and it still rings a ding. Its all about a mother's grief and tragic loss of all her sons during world war II a.k.a the Sullivan brothers who were enlisted in the navy.

Really cool song from Caroline Spine to give a thought on the message that "War is not always the answer" and maybe to open up the eyes of everyone to the veterans who paid blood, sweat, and tears for their countries during the world wars.

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Sullivan
Caroline Spine

It's not hard to reach back to the day
underneath that Iowa sun
running to the tower of waterloo
looking for the Sullivan's train to come
and his five boys would run to the top
and salute him as he went by
first we'd wave hello
then we'd wave goodbye
goodbye...

It's not hard to reach back to the days
after the attack on pearl
overnight my buddies turned into men
running out of time for games and girls
and the Sullivan boys were not overlooked
Uncle Sam'll call them each by name
the very next day they left on a mystery train

Say goodbye, Mrs. Sullivan
and don't you cry
"-We regret to inform you
the Navy has taken your sons away-"
all five... so put your blue stars in the window

It's not hard to reach back to her smile
when she'd receive a letter
and the letters they sounded generally the same
they said if they couldn't be home
but at least they were together
on a mighty fighting battleship
somewhere in the South Pacific
the letters never got much more specific

Say goodbye, Mrs. Sullivan
and don't you cry
"-We regret to inform you
the Navy is keeping your sons away-"
all five... so keep your blue star in the window

It's not hard to reach back to the day
when the war finally came home
Uncle Sam will send you a telegram
so he doesn't have to tell you over the phone
i heard she cracked up
when they found out what the war had cost
when all five of her boys were lost...

Say goodbye, Mrs. Sullivan
go ahead and cry
"-We regret to inform you
that all your sons have passed away-"
all five... so change your blue star to gold

blue star to gold...

View the Photo and click Play for audio.

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The song for the carefree me: Hand in my pocket

Here's the song for the carefree and sober people out there, a rant to strive by life's atrocities with a smile. From Alanis Morissette- Hand in my pocket. Enjoy!

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I'm broke but I'm happy
I'm poor but I'm kind
I'm short but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high but I'm grounded
I'm sane but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost but I'm hopeful baby

What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five

I feel drunk but I'm sober
I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired but I'm working, yeah
I care but I'm restless
I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry baby

What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite alright
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette

What it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving the peace sign

I'm free but I'm focused
I'm green but I'm wise
I'm hard but I'm friendly baby
I'm sad but I'm laughing
I'm brave but I'm chicken shit
I'm sick but I'm pretty baby

And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing the piano

What it all comes down to my friends
Is that everything's just fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxicab...


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A Rural- Urban Legend: Warlito "Waway" Toledo- Man or Myth?

"Be sure to lock your doors and keep your windows closed at night, be sure to keep the women and children out of sight, for teenagers it is a whole lot forbidden to take strolls and night-outs especially during the wee hours of the night; as he is on the prowl and looking for the next victim to pounce upon; among his favorites are those that are left home-alone..."

These are but some of the words that can be heard circulating in the Northern City of Danao and the towns:Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion that supposedly sheds the light on the man or myth "Waway", the former victim of foul deed-gone berserk, and is looking for justice on what has happened to his wife; one fateful night while they were resting after laboring for a sugar cane plantation harvest.They were supposedly robbed and attacked by armed men, and in front of Waway's eyes his wife was raped and brutally killed, and he was stabbed and shot several times and was also left for dead. He managed to survive the wounds and the grave ordeal,but has gone berserk and became a serial- killer since then.

Sudden news broke out about 3 months ago, with matching posters and flyers plus the supposed picture of "Waway" being posted 'round Danao, Compostela, and Liloan reminding everyone to be on the lookout for the dangerous criminal and be vigilant to call the authorities at his sighting.

I got the chance to hear news about him, when i overheard my cousin mention that he's going to bed early and watch over his house to safeguard against "Waway". I made him tell the story but to my bewilderment as i thought, that by now the police in my town, should this guy be on the loose; would be scampering checkpoints and night patrols,not to mention that a news "scoop" like this surely will never escape the nose of the media.

I heard some neighbors talk that he supposedly attacked a woman in Danao (raped and then supposedly plucked out one of her breasts thereafter.)Others would say that he has victimized another woman from one of the mountainous barangays in Compostela; and just recently, his sighting on far-away Lapu-Lapu; then the story would be told all over again, with different versions this time!(Another case of the Habal-habal story?)

This guy's popularity coupled with the tale and the posting seems authentic indeed, that it has attracted some attention from the media, and some prominent personalities scoured the town police stations for the authenticity of his story and the corresponding details that go with it, but to no avail; Policemen either don't have him in their records or would just say that he never existed; but a spark did came when a precinct from Danao; i think, commented that they have a record of him on a case back in 2004 and that it was the relatives of "Waway" that allegedly posted pictures of him around the city and the surrounding towns. Where the scare started, I've never known.

Provided that this guy's tale and what he does is true; has everyone on a scare-and a good thing mind you, as the streets became empty of late-night brawls of gangs and hang-outers!

People would say that he's out there on the prowl and that everyone is reminded to be home at night with the men to be always on the lookout for their women and children.

Still the question remains, is he a man or just another myth?...

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Writing Exercises: Writing Back Cover Stories

The Assignment:

According to Jim Kochenburger, VP-Townhall Press, a research shows that most people spend less than 15 seconds reading the back cover of a book before deciding to purchase.

The book's back cover is a sales pitch and nothing else – it’s about engaging a potential reader's interest to cross the threshold of the book. You want action. You want to get people to look inside your book—or better yet, to buy it. Your back cover is the last piece of promotional material that hits potential purchasers on their way to pay.

Today’s exercise is an attempt to writing a back cover copy. Select one from the titles and explore. And from the story that plays around on your head, you may come up with a back cover copy. A good goal for cover copy is 150 words, 200 if you must.

1. The Last Outrage
2. Strangers in Paradise
3. The Year of Yes
4. The Devil in the White City
5. A Life in Two Genders
6. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café
7. Sleeping with the Fishes

***Below is what I came
up with for my choice, (The Last Outrage) I made up a story based on the popular PC strategy game : Battle Realms...

The Last Outrage

Mordikai, the country besieged by war is the setting for this awe inspiring sequel to last year’s best seller- Conspiracy at the Trenches.

Kenji, now aided by the heroic band of warriors from the Wolf Clan began the treacherous journey to the Kingdom of Levi to save Reva, the demi-god druid and Kenji’s love interest now held captive by the Cult of Samael on the bowels of Mount Shinja.

On the way, they will battle and make friends with the noble but deadly band of notorious thieves known as the Serpent Clan and will cross paths with the defiant band of Mordikai’s warrior-elite, the Dragon warriors. See how Kenji survives a near fatal blow that will lead him and his warriors at the mercy of Mordikai’s most powerful clan- Lotus.

The country’s tide will turn as Kenji, thru a duel of swords, is able to slay Arachnid- the treacherous Lotus pack master; and will in turn be proclaimed as the clan’s new leader.

Swords and Sorcery will clash once again as Kenji lead the united clans to go and battle the dreaded Berserker and his evil Samaels.

Will Reva be freed and will Mordikai’s peace be restored?...

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Message in a bottle: Writing Exercises: Making a Super-product Flyer

Message in a bottle: Writing Exercises: Making a Super-product Flyer

Message in a bottle: Talk about discipline: The Dancing Inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC)

Message in a bottle: Talk about discipline: The Dancing Inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC)

Talk about discipline: The Dancing Inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC)

Here's one cool way to practice discipline in prison! Just imagine the hard work that everybody from the jail guards down to the inmates puts into this activity- and it's daily mind you!

These inmates from the Island of Cebu, Philippines is now in the walk of fame worldwide courtesy of their videos thru You Tube featuring their Algorithm dance moves and more!.

I've got my hat's off to those responsible for this activity, as this is one way to channel the inmates' energy to do creative things instead of minding riots and gangs amidst the weighing, and worsening population amongst our penitentiaries.

hmmm...wished every penitentiary would follow their example someday.

Check out their moves on this video; Radio Gaga- by Queen.

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Writing Exercises: Making a Super-product Flyer

In the writer's pool we had a stretch to make a flyer copy for a super product we can think of, in an hour, complete with loads of information for the product in one small piece of paper and still manage to keep it interesting to sell even if the product itself may come as boring.

Here's what i came up with...hahaha

Time Capsule Coffin ZXD

In 201 B.C. the Pharaohs of Egypt built the great pyramids to settle in when they die and to preserve their bodies,watching the eons pass by...

Well, they gave us wonders to see, but did their sarcophagi and pyramids held true to their motive?

From the makers of NASA Space capsules – Pantheon Technologies Ltd. comes the state of the art innovation of a funeral equipment that everybody most offend neglects and hates the sight of – the traditional coffin.

Now you’ll never be afraid of death and look at coffins the same way again with Time Capsule Coffin ZXD complete with technological features:

• Titanium Exoskeleton for maximum protection from the elements and the wear and tear of time
  

• NBC (Nuclear, Biochemical, and Chemical) shield
• Lifetime- Environment Microchip Controller, giving you the right amount of moisture and preservative- for that fresh first day of death look
• EVAC INI- Evacuation Initiator, with all-terrain wheels and rocket boosters (Your computer guardian complete with danger sensors to automatically transfer you to another area in cases of emergency)
  
• Light Weight and No Batteries! – Time capsule coffins come with self producing power paint that will last as long your coffin does
• Comes in Custom-made Stylish Colors and Designs that will surely fit you and your lifestyle

With Time Capsule Coffin ZXD, unlike the foolish pharaohs, why would you just live for one lifetime when you can last FOREVER…

Visit our website now at: www.pantheontech.com or call our toll free hotline at: 1-800-622. Our friendly technicians will attend to your needs 24/7. Just contact us thru these details and we’ll visit, advice, and give a quote on the unit that you want, wherever you are in the World!

Pantheon Technologies Ltd.

Harnessing technology to stand the test of time

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Message in a bottle: Writing exercises: 30-word Cinquains

Message in a bottle: Writing exercises: 30-word Cinquains

Message in a bottle: Transformers: More than meets the eye

Message in a bottle: Transformers: More than meets the eye

Check the Earplugz: My Dizzler Playlist

So nice to sit down on the beach and listen to my Dizzler playlist. Check it out and enjoy!

Transformers: More than meets the eye

Certainly the best movie up to date! Had fun watching it and felt a deep sense of satisfaction just watching one of my childhood hero series come alive on screen.

I had anticipated the release of this movie (tagging along our favorite munchies) and I’m glad to say along with millions more autobot fans out there that the movie producers have outdone themselves this time. A loud Bravo and kudos to all of you!

Last July 7, 2007 I went along with Jasmin to watch the movie at SM City Cebu, and man the place was fully packed with some comforting themselves, either sitting on the stairs or leaning against the walls!

Lucky I brought along my lighter as I was able to spot two seats near the center row and quickly settled in before somebody spot the comforting bays; (you'll have to be nimble in these situations)

Talk about a hell of a movie, the action scenes and CGI effects knocked me off my seat! Plus, the plot is cool; although some slight changes were employed (The all spark story and Optimus’ hot rod looks) Where the hell is omega when you need him?

Anyways, turning my attention once in a while to discuss the characters and powers to my awe amazed girlfriend (who’s just been introduced to the Transformers universe by the way; too much muggles and wizardry on her mind) I had a chance to catch a glimpse of the people around us, with whom as the movie progressed, just fixed their eyes onscreen silent and dumb founded.

The movie ended with a standing ovation, with all of us filling the cinema with laughter and loud clapping.

Never have I seen a CGI movie (much more a transformers movie) with so much impact on an audience. Autobots, transform and roll out!

Message in a Bottle

Writing exercises: 30-word Cinquains

I got the idea for this great writing exercise from Adria's Cinquain community project site; do check her site out at: http://incinq.blogspot.com and get in line with everybody's bigger picture of life, expressed in a few words.(as always, more power to you and thanks for the inspiration.)

I shared it among the writer pool, along with some pictures as topics, with a format of having 30 words (5 lines x 6 words on each.)

Below are what I came up for my part.

A.



B.





A. Living with hunger

I swallowed my pride in asking

The pain, deliberate hunger hid undertow

Getting weaker, death in the making,

Crawling, aching, feeling my blood flow

Hoping for pity you might bestow.

B. Toilet Blues

Gripping mayhem with hands trembling stiff

Cursing the heavens, running down fast

Holding, gastronomic gases that people sniff

In desperation, hold out the last

Letting out bowels, watching them splat.

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Tagai kog Haiku- Three senseless Haikus in the traditional format

Pole vault

Hanging in the air

A grip and a mechanism

Dash and jump to surpass the goal

Capoiera

A dancing beat flies

Lethal but fun to witness

Quick paced atmosphere

Flood

A sudden flutter

Clears the dampening bottom

I wade my guts by

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3 Stars and a Sun- a tete-a-tete on the Philippine independence

This June 12 marks another yet tedious year in which we all celebrate our “freedom” from tyranny, poverty, apathy, corruption, greed and of course debt?

Let us skip the boohoos and simply look back to the cause of our heroes. Their blood became the legal tender and their lives, the bitter-sweet payment so we’ll enjoy the “freedom” that we have today, but still the question remains…are we really free?

For 300 years we were under the Spanish conquistadors and 3 centuries we suffered under their greed and oppression which eventually ended after long years of bloody struggles and revolts.

Like children waking up from a nightmare our forefathers lived by the sword and abruptly took their grip on the mighty power.

Another century followed with big brother America, bringing renaissance, education, political prowess, and capitalism. Things went well for a time until that fateful bridge incident that sparked the revolt and abruptly ended their stay. With the declaration of independence, the nation rejoiced back then, but only for a short time.

Other experiences that deepened the wound of freedom came to being, World war, Marcos regime and the worst of them all –poverty and corruption that is still existent to this day.

The transition after transition of people in power only proves futile for only promises and lies were heard of from their sweet tongues.

Nowadays, wanton crimes are becoming rampant coupled with rising prices of commodities, plus the shadow of greed and corruption…when will we experience the real essence of freedom? When everything we do, when everything we see and hear slowly becomes quite a burden…

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