Blogs and Broads
The blogging software I use is blogspot. It is very basic, requiring no technical knowledge. It is one of Google’s free services. It also has a variety of tools for the blog editor. I can allow comments or not, or moderate them as they come in. I can easily eject a comment. It also provides … Continue reading
Tech, Ain’t That a Bitchin’?
I see Apple is about to pour some new iPhones, literally. The company has been working with liquid metal components since it acquired technology to the material in 2010. Now rumor has it that the actual body of the next iteration of the iPhone will be “metallic glass”. That is, the metal casing will have … Continue reading
How Not to Be a Filipino Block Head
Sacrifice of self is different in America than in the Philippines. The Golden Rule rules American values, the idea that courtesy is nice, the idea of contributing good behavior to the well-being of the nation. Self service rules Filipino values, and I don’t mean pumping your own gas. Taking care of Number 1 is a … Continue reading
President Aquino: Like a Beat Up Old Car
I read the sniping and carping done at Get Real Post or Anti-Pinoy about the President of the Philippines. Well, these two sites are run by guys who enjoy the perspective of cushy chairs in, respectively, Australia and the United States. These are armchair quarterbacks, and their chairs are far removed from the playing field. … Continue reading
Happiness and Humor in the Philippines
Possibly you read about the survey on happiness a couple of weeks ago that reported that the Philippine ranks low on the happiometer of the surveying institution. That seems to conflict with the popular expression by so many Filipinos that the Philippines is a friendly, fun-loving place. I don’t think there is conflict myself, and … Continue reading