Letting go: Life-changing Finding Nemo quote

Just being nostalgic, after watching Finding Nemo last night with the family. :) At the right place at the right time, a quote from a kid's film can change your life...

Post Passport Renewal: Transfer your Re-Entry Permit

This is for the Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) who have a new Passport number (either through renewal of Passport, update of Passport, etc). Note that if the SPR leaves Singapore without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP), the PR status will be cancelled. So better get your documents synced up nice and properly.

Fortunately, all you have to do is the "Transfer of Re-Entry Permit". And, it's fast and (to my big surprise)  doesn't cost a thing.

Here's what you need handy:

• your new passport details (passport number, name, nationality, place of issue, date of issue, date of expiry);
• a good network connection;
• a computer with preferably updated browser and plug-ins;
• access to a printer (optional)

GotMyNerdOn: First Smackdown after Raw 1,000

Off the heels of the controversial Raw 1000, here's a look at Smackdown:

Intercontinental Championship Rematch: The Miz defeats Christian

• The Miz opens Smackdown, with his first speech as the new IC Champ;
• Christian interrupts and says he's invoking the rematch clause right then and there; I guess it's supposed to be sold as a shoot, but no one is really surprised; rematch stated right away;
• the intense match goes back and forth between the two, showcasing the skills of both wrestlers;
• in true awesome heel fashion, with the ref out of position, The Miz thumbs Christian in the eye and then rolls him with his other hand held fast to Christians tights for the win, retaining the IC belt.

The Good: Well fought match, as good, if not better than, their previous bout at Raw 1000; thumb to eyes for the win further enhances The Miz's heel persona.
The Bad: Nothing really bad; maybe the initial cheap promo about this being a shoot, but nothing major.
Rating: A




Ryback defeats Jinder Mahal via Countout

• the two looked good in this smashmouth match, for displaying some decent amount of in-ring ability;
• not the best match, a few botches here and there, but nothing major (just looks silly how they sold the moves at some points);
• looks like Ryback is finally getting into a decent feud with another wrestler;
• Jinder draws heat, by letting himself be counted out for a Ryback win.

Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe (SG) giving out iPad! #ShamelessAd

Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe

If you're in Singapore and if you're good at puzzles, try playing Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe's new Facebook game, Piece IT Challenge. Top three scorers win the following:

1st: The new iPad
2nd: iPod
2rd: $100 Xin Wang Dining Vouchers

Up to 10 levelled puzzles to solve before time runs out. Each puzzle more difficult than the next. The faster you solve the puzzle, the higher your score for that level. Accumulate as much points until you finish all levels or you run out of time. Last day of promo: 16 September 2012.

GotMyNerdOn: Rating Raw 1000

Opening Video: The Unforgettable Moments of the First 999 Episodes

·         features most memorable moments, special guests through the years;

·         features some downlights (Vince on the Montreal Screwjob, Edge and Rick Flair's retirements, Eddie Guerrero);

·         Raw running weekly continuously since January 11, 1993

The Good: good start, pumping adrenaline to the crowd;

The Bad: none

Rating: A

Mr. McMahon starts of the show

·         Mr. McMahon struts down the ring and thanks WWE Universe; WWE Universe responds with chants of "Thank you Vince! Thank you Vince!"

·         Mr. McMahon welcomes the WWE Universe to Monday Night Raw and welcomes DX;

Degeneration X kicks off the Raw 1000; Damien Sandow interrupts DX

·         Shawn and Triple H hits the ring; Shawn cuts short their pyro;

·         Shawn Michaels: "Something's missing..." underwear check, pants check, tshirt check,  glowsticks check, wristbands check...

·         Triple H: "Did there used to be more of us?" CROWD GOES NUTS!!!!

·         New Age Outlaws and X-Pac rolls in on the big jeep and joins Shawn and Triple H in the ring;

·         The DX Jeep they rode on is a nod to the DX Invasion of WCW in 27-April-1998, Monday Night Wars;

·         Triple H: "Shawn will lose his smile." Ha!

·         Damien Sandow interrupts DX; gets Sweet Chin Music and Pedigree and taken out like common trash out of the ring

DX reunion

The Good: nostalgic and hilarious antics; good to see them back even for one night only

The Bad: no Chyna (I guess her recent XXX exploits does not fit well with the new PG era)

Rating: A

Travel Wishlist: New parks in #HongKongDisneyland !!!

For Disneyland lovers out there, or those planning to go to HK Disneyland anytime soon, you might want to check out this ad/poster I ran across...

Grizzly Gulch and Toy Story Land - HongKong Disneyland

Raw1000 Moment - Lita Returns! (Lita vs Heath Slater)

The greatest WWE Diva of all time returns and takes Heath Slaters challenge in a No Disqualification, No Countout match. And she brought with her perhaps the most bad-ass beer-drinking tag team of all time.



Here's a quick rundown:

Lita defeats Heath Slater in a No Disqualification, No Countout match
- Howard Finkel (Special Guest Announcer)
- Heath Slater vs Lita with APA (Bradshaw, Ron Simmons)
- Road Warrior Animal, Vader, Doink the Clown, Sycho Sid, DDP, Sgt Salughter, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Bob Backlund, Rikishi.

P'Noy's SONA 2012 - Summary/Highlights

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P'Noy's SONA 2012 Transcript

This is a very long post. It's the complete transcript of P'Noy's SONA 2012. Planning on dissecting these soon...

So here we go:

[START TRANSCRIPT]

State of the Nation Address
of
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
To the Congress of the Philippines

[Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City, on July 23, 2012]

Maraming salamat po. Maupo po tayong lahat.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay; mga dating Pangulong Fidel Valdez Ramos at Joseph Ejercito Estrada; ang ating mga kagalang-galang na mahistrado ng Korte Suprema; mga kagalang-galang na kagawad ng kalipunang diplomatiko; mga kagalang-galang na miyembro ng Kamara de Representante at ng Senado; mga pinuno ng pamahalaang lokal; mga miyembro ng ating Gabinete; mga unipormadong kasapi ng militar at kapulisan; mga kapwa kong nagseserbisyo sa taumbayan; at siyempre sa akin pong mga boss, magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat.

Ito po ang aking ikatlong SONA, at parang kailan lang nang nagsimula tayong mangarap. Parang kailan lang nang sabay-sabay tayong nagpasyang tahakin ang tuwid na daan. Parang kailan lang nang sinimulan nating iwaksi ang wang-wang, hindi lamang sa kalsada kundi sa sistemang panlipunan.

GotMyNerdOn: Clash of the Titans makes for poor mythology

By this time, you guys already know about the good and the bad about Clash of the Titans. It's a box office smash, which is why you we had the sequel a few months ago (haven't fully watched it yet; just some vignettes). Regardless, it has its faults, but some are more... unforgivable than others. :)

I got my nerd on -- Greek mythology is one of my favorite subjects since... well ever -- and I just want to speak out on some things that are really wrong about this movie from the literary/geeky/nerdy point of view.

BTW, my knowledge on Greek mythology is largely based on the Mythology by Edith Hamilton. So that's my reference, in case you want to compare notes. (I hear Bullfinch's Mythology is also a great source, but I sadly do not have a copy, so I can't judge how good that is.)

So here we go...