Year: 2007
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Neil Gaiman Weekend
I have always argued that Neil Gaiman is more than just a writer. He’s a story teller. There are some writers, who, when you listen to them speak, sound as if they are speaking in prose. The sentences they construct are uttered with a cadence that makes you stop to listen to every word as…
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My Facebook Behavior Findings
Here are some personal observations of my FaceBook habits. Are yours similar or completely different? Deleting and ignoring apps can be a tedious process. Do you add every application that’s sent to you? The process is so tiring, it can be similar to writing off an entire cheque book or signing papers. Some apps get…
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Philippine Blogosphere Pitch: Why not aim for the Anvil Awards?
Every year, the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) gives out a set of Anvil Awards for remarkable public relations campaigns done in the Philippines. The ANVIL is a symbol of excellence in public relations in the Philippines awarded by a distinguished multi-sectoral jury for outstanding public relations programs and tools designed and implemented…
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Oh the madness begins once more!
Although the line was long at the Starbucks Madrigal cashier I was kept entertained by a dialogue between the barista and a woman with slightly heated undertones. The discussion revolved around whether the woman could get a stamp onto a new Starbucks planner card given the sad reality that she forgot both her cards. Apparently,…
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Book Recommendations: The Perfect Thing by Steven Levy
That night, Microsoft hosted a small dinner in New York for a group of journalists, a prelude to its launch of Windows XP the next day. I have lots of experience talking to Bill Gates and do not break into tears when he yells, “That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard!” so the Microsoft PR…
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Verzio debuts in the Philippines: Makers of the dual SIM phone and other neat gadgets
I was at Fiamma the other night for the unveiling of a new technology company here in the Philippines. The invite was rather vague, announcing a new range of digital lifestyle products. I’ve never heard of Verzio before – and who would have – they’re rather new. They make laptops, cellphones, digital cameras, and pretty…
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The Orange Box: The best PC Game deal for 2007!
*Warning* I realized, after writing this post, that I’ve reverted back to my antisocial geeky state. The following post contains raves about a series of game titles I’ve held close to my heart since college. Thus, there is sentimental value for the nostalgia the Orange Box brings as this is basically Part II of where…
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Dad joins the blogosphere!
It is with great pride I announce my father’s joining INQUIRER.net’s stable of blogs. He wrote an old column several years back titled “Beyond Bottom Lines” for the a national broadsheet as well as an alternating column for FINEX. “Beyond” the bottom line of course refers to the things that businesses tend to overlook which…
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Kolektib Shared Spaces at the Cubao Expo
Over the weekend, Kolektib officially opened at the Cubao X (formerly Marikina Shoe Expo) together with three other shops: Mogwai, Sputnik and White Box Gallery.
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Hellgate London: The adventure thus far
It’s been two days since I got a copy of Hellgate London. Amidst mixed reviews from seasoned fans of MMORPGS, professional reviewers, and old time fans of Diablo II, Hellgate shines in many aspects and its defects, though frustrating, can only hope to be corrected with future patches.
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