It's been a while!

It's been a while :-)

I haven't updated my blog for almost a month, medyo madami dami lang talagang ginagawa kabi kabilang responsibilidad na kelangang ayusin.

But one this is sure, I'm starting to realize that you should always keep yourself in balance to avoid unneccesary occurence on all the things that you will do, sometimes we thing "balance" as doing a little bit of both, pero balance is relative to all your formulas & parameters, medyo technical but if you will juggle several things at the same time, you will understand what I mean.

I have also setup my a tweeter account to be a "Thinkpad micro version" dahil sometimes It's much easier to just tweet it ,

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Enjoy Watching!!!

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http://www.justin.tv/hatton_vs_pacquiao_h d
http://www.justin.tv/globalhdsportscenter
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http://www.justin.tv/vip_pub
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Tadaima via Cebupacificair.com

Just went back from a business trip in Manila.

And after several considerations, and due to its affordability, I opted to try cebupacific last thursday. Their fare is not only cheap, but its also the cheapest alternative in case you become budget concious specially these hard times.

I went to NAIA3 airport 3 hours early, and I can surely tell, that Its not a waste of money to spend on this airport, it got the touch of HKIA,CHUBU,NARITA and I guess they copied from these airports based from the primary structural design, but the only thing i didnt like are the bathroom and the food court, Imagine eating at Jollibee on an airport chair!!! The bathroom reminds me of the old theaters and bathrooms along the old buildings of escolta and makati (you have to see it to get my point).

My flight is around 2PM and the plane departed exactly on that hour. Just 30 minutes after the take-off, I already started my movie marathon , which I selected weeks before this trip, but suddenly, the unthinkable happened, we got in to a pretty nasty AIR PACKET! , and sure thing, some of us almost flew (not literally) but good thing we have all our seatbelts on, and after 2 minutes the pilot informed us that we will be coming back to NAIA 3 since the indicator of the plane door is blinking. We went back, and techicians were all around the plane checking the door and testing it, some of the passengers are already inquiring how serious the problem is, but the good thing is that the PILOT and the CREWS are pretty calm which is very important to avoid miscommunication which could lead to panic, although I'm just waiting for a violent reaction fro a passenger which will request a new plane, hehehheh.

The delay in my trip cost around 2 hours , and almost not getting the last train trip upto my place, good thing I had PLAN B , which is to take the fastest trips available on that specific time.

I hope that with this experience, you will not have second thoughts on riding cebupacific, although I should remind you that they dont have a free meal on board and you have to buy a drink for Php 50.00 and food/snack for Php 100.00 which is a pretty good deal also!

IE8 Rocks!!!

After installing IE8 for almost 48 hours, I'm proud to announce that this has been the coolest IE version ever built. One of the common mistakes of IE's previous version is it's inability to detect bad codes which might conflict to the main site being displayed, which would result to a "window freeze" , but perhaps Microsoft have seen this ability on Chrome, they were kind enough to give this a better view and sit on it once and for all.


1. Toolbars

Like me, there are just a handful of common sites which is visit everyday and the "favorites bar" the answer to that. It enables the user to add the commonly user visited sites which minimize the hassle on opening the favorites list!

2. Find Function

Find function looks familiar right? the only consolation on this part is that we know IE in an integrated system within WINDOWS FAMILY, so we don't have to worry those compatibility issues which has plagues the other browsers

3. Address Bar






Address bar is also a good addition, since if you only remember the main site's name, it will also search the "title" of the site, aside from the usual site address which might be cryptic on some occassions.

4. Colored Tabs!











Colored tabs is one of the new addition on IE8, It allows you to see "grouped" sites within your browsers tab area. They even have violet color!

5. Browsing History Deletion

Deleting browsing history has been also improved! It allows you to select specific things to be left behind. Usually I prefer to leave some of the informations such as form data & cookies to avoid redundant login activities.

All in all, I can say that IE8 will surely rock the browsing arena, and we can credit Firefox on these development since they really gave Microsoft a big motivation on enhancing features on the browser. It also shows that Microsoft's post-Bill Gates era will surely survive the onslaught of Google and OpenSource community.

TGIF!

It's been a busy month for me, going from one client to another!

But the good thing is , I'm getting used to it, since I am doing the same thing 5 years ago, It's just that my body was "normalized" when I am working at the office. Doing the business and creating the basic foundations is pretty rough, but I'm sure we'll get there, Hopefully!

The first thing that I've done today is update my browser to the latest version (IE8) and based from my initial observation, this browser rocks! Don't get me wrong , I have FIREFOX installed , but there are still issues on compability when it comes to MS products, hehehehe , that is why IE is still my default browser, you can download it here , yes for FREE!

Hopefully , if me schedule will permit me, I'll head to my favorite hangout later, MASSAGE shop!, don't be green on this, since I'm helping our talented blind therapist to make a living, and despite the fact that they are still far from the usual therapists, you'll still enjoy the session since they don't talk to much! which is a very important thing for me, @230 per hour, what could go wrong right?

nfw

I'm not feeling well, since early wednesday.

I catched a cold perhaps outside on a public area, and I'm trying to catch my breath thru my mouth as I'm typing this.

I already made some cocktail medicines with combinations of neozep & ascorbic acid to minimize the "incubation" period of the virus, but seems not working too well.

Taxi

With a very strict time today, I just took a TAXICAB on all my appointments. And I just realized, based from my observation on the QUEUE, we are the most Polite passengers whenever we take Taxi in Manila.

Why?

Scenario1

passenger : Manong, Makati?
driver : Ay! Trapik don!

lesson : we ended up being turned down, because we handed him the "leverage" to choose between where to go and where not to go.

It is polite in a sense that we assume that the TAXIs have this "sole" right to choose where to go, but in reality , and look closely on the items written on the car, it clearly says "TO ANY POINT IN LUZON/MANILA" which means they don't have the right to refuse.

Scenario2

passenger: Manong, Makati
driver : nodded
passenger : sigh of relief (since it took him about 10 minutes under 32degrees to take a cab)

another 10 minutes have passed .....
passenger : realized that the meter was not running, asked the driver, "manong, bakit di ho tumatakbo metro nyo, nakalimutan nyo yata"
driver: magkano ba bigay mo doon? dagdagan mo na lang

lesson: we politely accepted the drivers acceptance on the route , but not too keen on observing the basic procedures, and later ended up "paying" more just because the driver felt it was our "priviledge" that we took his taxi on that trip.


Scenario2 :

passenger : Manong, Makati?
driver : nodded, and said "BOSS Kayo na po bahala sa akin"

lesson : We instantly became a GODFATHER of his family that we are obliged to increase the standard fare. I personally make it a point to tip the driver depending on his performance on the road , which includes his road discipline, and ability to converse with the passenger, and how he manages the volume of his AM radio.

Personally, our "taxi" culture were based on the notion that we are "just" passengers. But whenever I go to places like Hongkong, China and Specifically Japan, the procedure is different, and It's very simple.

1. call a taxi
2. get inside
3. tell the driver where will you go.

That's it! no haggling, no jedi mind tricks!

I had applied the same procedure whenever I'm in Manila, and lucky only 5% turned me down, I just point out to the remaining 95%their very basic and important role as a cab driver.

5%? yeah, they have a pretty clever reasons

1. coding
2. they don't have enough time for the carbarn
3. they don't have enough LPGas

I just hope that, when you go to Manila, you'll do the same thing that I do, and you will not be stressed out.

And just to be on the safe side, I have with me the numbers of the largest taxi operators in manila,

1. EMP - 2935931
2. MGE - 3636096
3. RENO - 9313272

Just tell them where do you want to be picked up, and they will tell you the estimated time that they'll be there.

Busy Day!!

I had a busiest day today!

But the good thing about this one is that, I was able to accomplish what I want, specially on the business matters.

I was planning on having a "quick" massage on a mall but it was already closed.

A person on your peer, will do everything just to be able to get a grip on you, specially if their interests aligns with what you have. Good thing I can see thru them and validates invaluable prospects along the way.

Gran Torino

I was thinking between Gran Torino and Valkyrie , but opted instead on watching Gran Torino, since I watched Clint Eastwood's recent interview with David Letterman. Not that I believe everything Letterman says, but still Clint Eastwood is Clint Eastwood.

I have never understood "Unforgiven" until this movie. The plot is very simple and straightforward, and it doesn't need a cinematic genius to uncover the whole story.
But what is clearly visible is Clint's physical stature, I mean the guy is already 79 yrs old
and could still perform that "dirty harry" look, he even did a bathroom scene, hehehehe.

All in all Gran Torino is another Eastwood Jewel, and I was fortunate enough to see most of his films , particularly the films that he either directed or produced, which had given him both his creative freedom and ability to present the deeper understanding of the character he portrays.

One of my wish list for Clint , is for him to do a collaboration with Hugh Jackman, which is a 100% your version of him, perhaps a father and son story , or a "dirty harry" remake wherein the original "dirty harry" will pass the torch to the "new dirty harry" , but that would be too shallow, maybe a "billion dollar baby!".

pldt customer service

Business as usual for PLDT , but not for me! Have cancelled some appointments just to make sure that the problem will be resolved within the day !

pldt 171 : welcome to pldt how may i help you
me : good am, follow up ko lang yung problem ng internet connection namin
pldt 171 : Sir, sorry po residential po ang na dial nyo , business account po tong line nyo.
me : ganon ba , puwede mo ba akong ma transfer? para di na ako mag dial ulit?
pldt 171 : Sir , sorry po kase limited lang po ang capability namin.
me : i see, so hanggang saan lang ang kaya nyo?
pldt 171 : (an awkward pause)
pldt 171 : Sir, tawag na lang po kayo sa 171-1312
me : ah ok, thank you.
me : (dialled again!)
pldt 171-1312 : welcome to pldt how may i help you
me : good am , follow up ko lang yung problem namin sa internet connectio namin
pldt 171-1312 : Sir, confirm ko lang po yung information nyo (blah blah blah)
me : (waiting , patiently ....)
pldt 171-1312 : Sir, based po dito sa record namin, naka line-up na po sila for further investigation dahil po meron silang nakitang problem sa network.
me : ganon ba? eh bakit sabi sa akin the other day, wala naman daw advise sa kanila na merong problem, saka Bossing , medyo 3 days na kaming walang connection, dependent kami sa internet dahil connected ang office namin sa Japan HQ, ano kaya puwede nating gawin?
pldt 171-1312 : Sir, i ELEVATE ko na lang po yung problem then gawan ko lang po ulit ng report
me : ganon ba, puro na lang ba report , wala ba tayong makikitang actual solution para at least maayos ang problema,
pldt 171-1312 : Sa ngayon po Sir , kase naka forward na po siya sa technical , and na ELEVATE ko na rin po yung problem
me : actually , halos paulit ulit tayo , dahil since the other day , puro ELEVATE, FOLLOW-UP, NAKA LINE-UP ang sinasabi nyo sa akin, tapos minsan sira pa yata yang trunk line nyo dahil kung san san ako napupunta kahit tama naman ang dial ko.
pldt 171-1312 : (awkward pause again!)
pldt 171-1312 : Sir , naka ELEVATE na po yung concern nyo , antayin nyo na lang pong maayos yung connection nyo, i monitor nyo na lang po kung maayos

Our internet connection problem was resolved at around 5:30pm , but still with intermittent connection. Tested the speed and performance , but some remote connection from japan, us and taiwan cannot be reached!

In short, PLDT customer service still SUCKS!!! , I have wasted some "quality" time just to attend this simpliest matter.

PLDT , If you can read this, yeah you, you really SUCK!!

Tsukareta

Did some pretty serious discussions today on some job related arrangements, and possible additions to the team.

I was so tired and hungry that I almost finished a "2-3 persons" meal.

As if I was not contemplating on re-doing my work-out regimen again, hehehehehe.

good luck guys & gals! ganbatte kudasai!

Jailbreak!

After a week of research , preparation and discussion with a friend (Thanks FRANK!!!!) , I was able to Jailbreak my iPHONE safely without any glitch. I was a bit hesitant at first since today is Friday the 13th! but persuaded myself later.













The first screen while QuickPwn is running. It's actually modifying the kernel and boot options so that you can take full control of the iPHONE's OS.













First BOOT. The PineApple is not actually Dancing, but looks like it! At this stage, CYDIA & INSTALLER (2 major components of a Jailbroken iPHONE) is being installed.

The good thing is that , while the iPHONE Devteam is still battling that modem firware war, the latest workable firware shouldbe 2.2/5G77 & Baseband 2.28.00 , and with this sets of firmwares you can already perform a boot insert startup of "yellowsn0w" so that you can already "open" your phone to any carrier.

That's for all know, but i'm thinking of posting an actual tutorial on how i did it, but there are too many already on the net, including the iCLARIFIED version which I think is one of the most comprehensive tutorials available.

Ingredients :

1. QuickPwn
2. .NET Framework 2.02
3. iPHONE fw.2.2

Keep In Mind 1

To limit ourselves on our full potential, is to deny the very essence
of our existence.

Slumdog Millionaire

Watched It! Loved It!


There are movies that you watch because It's an expected blockbuster, These movies can provide estimated revenues based from their casts' blockbuster status and the "buzz" which includes awards and other critic reviews.


And there are movies which makes a critic out of ourselves. Slumdog Millionaire is one of it.


I can say, that the movie has no dull moment, perhaps you can see some dullness is because of the lack of cinematic approach on the scene. The director somewhat struggled on these things due to the greatness and richness of the script and it's original story. But it is negligible.


See the movie, and you'll never regret it.


Trivias :


1. The pile of excreta that the young Jamal jumps into and was made from a combination of peanut butter and chocolate.

2. Dev Patel who plays Jamal is actually British.

3. Mercedes-Benz asked that its logos be removed in scenes taking place in the slums. The Company, according to Danny Boyle, did not want to be associated with the poverty-stricken area, fearing that that might taint its image.

4. Director Danny Boyle placed the money to be paid to the 3 lead child actors in a trust that is to be released to them upon their completion of grade school at 16 years of age. The production company has set up for an auto-rikshaw driver to take the kids to school everyday until they are 16 years old.

5. Given the ultimate critical acclaim bestowed on this film, it's hard to believe it almost went straight to DVD.

one saturday morning.

sometimes, you do have questions lurking thru your mind,
and with proper enlightment you'll also have your own answers .....

"sacrifices are needed to achieve greatness,
even if it means negating yourself to others."

Just imagine with one cup of idea, It could fill everybody's needs,
but some will not be satisfied at all.

Recession 2.0

As the americans, depleted their liquidity , the world is again on the brink of financial extinction. americans believe that their "formidable" ability to turn-around the situation is being observed by the top analyst in the world , and I'm hoping that they'll succeed in battling it.

You see, I'm currently in Japan , and as one of the world's largest economy , my second home , was severely affected by the meltdown of wallstreet. August 2008 was when I first heard of the meltdown , but didn't realize it's enormous effect ... a DOMINO EFFECT.

What I can do, is to keep on buying the basic things. With this little deed I'm making sure that the flow of money keeps on going, because when we cease to spend, it has a ripple effect that could outgrow itself , so I'm spending ..... wisely.

Yesterday was the start of a "3 Saturday" day in Japan ,specifically in my area. We went hopping on shopping centers, food courts but we were amazed on the "almost" empty attendance by shoppers. Usually , a Japanese Holiday is a combination of gluttony and electronic fest, wherein busy shoppers could buy a 50 inch HDTV without hesitation and do "yakiniku" later.

But this Holiday is different. And I hope it is as temporary as a bad dream.

indio bravo

ignorance is a bliss, what you don't know, cannot and will not hurt you.

figure it yourself

to say something trash, affirms your limitation to life itself.

Rejoice! You just made it to my a.list , and you can now start talking to my hands.

tnx.

mbl

Not a good day, it started out early in the morning while braving the cold dawn (even if i've already adjusted my thermostat) , nature called!! ..... and apparently nature wants a conference with me all day.

On a brighter side, I can still do some business strategies that I want to implement in the near future. I just hope that nature will hang up on me anytime today so that i can also do some weekday general cleaning.

The Quest

I've been making myself "very useful" lately
Though I think it will lead to some great things
The outcome is still far to be known.

Along the way, sacrifices has been made,
And I hope that I can be strong enough
to enable myself to these situations.

But still, I feel that I could do better despite
of the efforts that I"m doing right now.

My Programmer Personality Type

Your programmer personality type is: PLSB

You're a Planner.
You may be slow, but you'll usually find the best solution. If something's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

You like coding at a Low level.
You're from the old school of programming and believe that you should have an intimate relationship with the computer. You don't mind juggling registers around and spending hours getting a 5% performance increase in an algorithm.

You work best in a Solo situation.
The best way to program is by yourself. There's no communication problems, you know every part of the code allowing you to write the best programs possible.

You are a liBeral programmer.
Programming is a complex task and you should use white space and comments as freely as possible to help simplify the task. We're not writing on paper anymore so we can take up as much room as we need.




to know your personality type, just go to Doolwin's Site.