In light of the upcoming release of iPhone 5 and iPad 3 in the next few months, I was reminded of a couple of sketches from Conan. They are taking stabs on Apple and is meant to be funny... although there is a little ring of truth in it.
March 2011 - Release of iPad 2
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
REPOST: About the Good ol' Days
Reposting something from Facebook which I can identify with... :)
originally posted by jv.
When I was a kid, I didn't have a laptop, iPod, Blackberry, PS3 or iPad. I played outside with friends, bruised my knees, made up adventurous fantasies and played hide and seek. I ate what my mom made and Jollibee was a treat. I would think twice before I said "no" to my parents. Life wasn't hard, it was great and I survived. Kids these days are spoiled. Re-post this if you appreciate the way you were raised. I think we were happier kids :)Cheers! =)
Kids these days lost something - Appreciation
originally posted by jv.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Heads up: Risk for postpaid subscribers
Just a heads up.
For Singapore postpaid subscribers, there maybe a few things that you're provider did not mention to you. One of which is that your number is publicly distributed in the yellowpages. To test it out, go to the Internet Yellow Pages - Singapore (http://www.yellowpages.com.sg/), click on "Find A Person", and search for the name. Chances are, you will see the contact number as well as the home address with map.
This can -- and probably will -- be used by agents or whatever you want to call them who will contact you for whatever reason. Just last week, my colleague was contacted by a "Windows support agent" saying that his windows laptop/PC has downloaded a virus. (Yeah right. As if Microsoft would spend time and manpower to track down each and every Windows user.) The agent was doing everything he can to convince him of the importance and urgency of this "issue". Just one problem: my colleague does not have Windows; he's all MAC. When he mentioned that, the agent immediately dropped the call.
My other colleague had a similar problem. He went along with the agent just to see what kind of info the agent was looking for. He confirmed later that the agent was asking for some financial stuff -- credit card numbers etc. Just for the heck of it, he shouted back at the agent and threatened to sue him. Agent abruptly hanged up. :))
They have since then contacted their providers, got new phone numbers and specifically asked for their numbers to remain private. Both of them are postpaid Starhub subscribers. So far, I haven't seen or heard of any SingTel postpaid subscribers who have experienced this.
This is a bit of a security risk so regardless of your country, location, or service provider, you may want to check with your provider to confirm. Or at least make it slightly more difficult for scammers to find you.
For Singapore postpaid subscribers, there maybe a few things that you're provider did not mention to you. One of which is that your number is publicly distributed in the yellowpages. To test it out, go to the Internet Yellow Pages - Singapore (http://www.yellowpages.com.sg/), click on "Find A Person", and search for the name. Chances are, you will see the contact number as well as the home address with map.
This can -- and probably will -- be used by agents or whatever you want to call them who will contact you for whatever reason. Just last week, my colleague was contacted by a "Windows support agent" saying that his windows laptop/PC has downloaded a virus. (Yeah right. As if Microsoft would spend time and manpower to track down each and every Windows user.) The agent was doing everything he can to convince him of the importance and urgency of this "issue". Just one problem: my colleague does not have Windows; he's all MAC. When he mentioned that, the agent immediately dropped the call.
My other colleague had a similar problem. He went along with the agent just to see what kind of info the agent was looking for. He confirmed later that the agent was asking for some financial stuff -- credit card numbers etc. Just for the heck of it, he shouted back at the agent and threatened to sue him. Agent abruptly hanged up. :))
They have since then contacted their providers, got new phone numbers and specifically asked for their numbers to remain private. Both of them are postpaid Starhub subscribers. So far, I haven't seen or heard of any SingTel postpaid subscribers who have experienced this.
This is a bit of a security risk so regardless of your country, location, or service provider, you may want to check with your provider to confirm. Or at least make it slightly more difficult for scammers to find you.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Conan saved by Star Trek Legend! Live Long and Prosper!
Have been on the sidelines for a while now; just one of those times again when you're way over your head. Just got a downtime and I was watching the usual feeds then this morning then BAM! I saw the headline: George Takei Saves Conan's Ass.
George Takei played Sulu in the original Star Trek series back in the 60s. Just not sure how the Trekkies will react to this. :))
It's probably one of Conan's best Fan Corrections edition yet. :)) This segement aired on the August 15, 2011 episode of Conan.
oh well, only thing left to say is...
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER.
George Takei played Sulu in the original Star Trek series back in the 60s. Just not sure how the Trekkies will react to this. :))
It's probably one of Conan's best Fan Corrections edition yet. :)) This segement aired on the August 15, 2011 episode of Conan.
oh well, only thing left to say is...
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER.
Monday, July 11, 2011
My #mypricelesscollection Entries: Transformers and Glasses
The #9pmhabit for tonight at #igersmanila is #mypricelesscollection. I actually have a couple more collections I wanted to submit, but I just settled with these two here:
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Completed McDonald's Coke "CAN" Glass Set
Forgot to post this when I finally completed the set last week.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Summary of Noynoy Aquino's Year One Speech
June 30, 2011 marked the anniversary of his first year in office of President Benigno S. Aquino III. So for those who are interested (like the students who have assignments on this topic), go on and read. Just take note below.
Note: Original speech is in Filipino. I've translated the direct quotes from the speech to the best of my ability. And since it's a summary, I paraphrased it according to how I interpreted it. Just take note while you read this. Thanks!
A recap of the last year:
Before, we move aside when we hear sirens on the street; our greatest dream was to get a VISA to work abroad; waking up to unexpected floods because there's no warning from PAGASA; people giving up on justice for Maguindanao massacre victims.
Bad news only gets worse. But surprisingly, the economy rose -- locally and globally -- shortly before election, because it was the end of the Arroyo administration and the end of the suffering of Filipinos.
It took a long time to contemplate on whether to run for office or not. In the end, instead of “sorry, I'm frightened, and I want to live longer" I said, "Filipino, I'm with you. We'll straighten the crooked, we'll remove the anomalous, and we'll right the wrong."
The here and now: It's much worse than first imagined.
Note: Original speech is in Filipino. I've translated the direct quotes from the speech to the best of my ability. And since it's a summary, I paraphrased it according to how I interpreted it. Just take note while you read this. Thanks!
A recap of the last year:
Before, we move aside when we hear sirens on the street; our greatest dream was to get a VISA to work abroad; waking up to unexpected floods because there's no warning from PAGASA; people giving up on justice for Maguindanao massacre victims.
Bad news only gets worse. But surprisingly, the economy rose -- locally and globally -- shortly before election, because it was the end of the Arroyo administration and the end of the suffering of Filipinos.
It took a long time to contemplate on whether to run for office or not. In the end, instead of “sorry, I'm frightened, and I want to live longer" I said, "Filipino, I'm with you. We'll straighten the crooked, we'll remove the anomalous, and we'll right the wrong."
The here and now: It's much worse than first imagined.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Latest promos for just about everyone on the Web
I don't usually blog about any ads that I ran into, but at least one of the current advertising campaigns right now should appeal to some on the net. So, I'm just doing my part in spreading the good promos out there right now.
This picture pretty much sums up the campaigns. We have something for SingTel and AMPed users, Lady Gaga Fans, Marigold brand patrons, logo designers and artists, anyone who uses makeup, bloggers, Facebook, Twitter and other social media buffs. And did I mention, also anyone who wants to win an iPad 2 or XBox Kinect? :))
This picture pretty much sums up the campaigns. We have something for SingTel and AMPed users, Lady Gaga Fans, Marigold brand patrons, logo designers and artists, anyone who uses makeup, bloggers, Facebook, Twitter and other social media buffs. And did I mention, also anyone who wants to win an iPad 2 or XBox Kinect? :))
Monday, June 27, 2011
My Megabloks Spider-Man
I'm actually a LEGO-guy myself. But this one time, I'm willing to go for Megabloks simply for this set. Just this once. :)
I remember getting this on one of the Toy Sales a few months ago... or was it a year ago? Anyway, it was in the Takashimaya Toy Sale and I bought the set for around SGD 15. So that's SGD5 a piece. Not really sure, but sounded very good bargain at the time, so I just bought it.
I remember getting this on one of the Toy Sales a few months ago... or was it a year ago? Anyway, it was in the Takashimaya Toy Sale and I bought the set for around SGD 15. So that's SGD5 a piece. Not really sure, but sounded very good bargain at the time, so I just bought it.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Riley drunk with Milk
Taken the other day. He was sooooo sleepy he ended up sleeping in that position, right next to his half-full milkbottle. Yep, one of those precious moments. :)
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