Hotdog - Beh, Buti Nga

As kids, we used to say this to each other!

Hotdog - Bongga Ka 'Day

True vs Typical Filipino

New peso bills judged among the best currency series

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

MANILA, Philippines—The series of new peso bills, which was vilified after its launch last December for a mislocated map, a wrong-colored beak of a bird, among other errors, has been judged as one of the best currency series in the world in an international design competition.

The set of new peso notes, called the “New Generation Currency (NGC)” series, was one of two finalists for best new currencies in the world in a worldwide contest organized by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA).

IACA is an international organization of central banks, currency-issuing authorities, currency producers and suppliers.

The winner of the Best Currency Award was the new series of shilling notes from Uganda. The other finalist for best new currencies was the new series of rupee notes from Sri Lanka.

The contest is aimed at recognizing the best currencies that have been issued within the last 18 months. The currencies were evaluated on the basis of their design, including innovation and security features.

Besides landing as a finalist, the Philippines’ NGC was also given a special award for best security features. The new series of peso notes was cited for its optically variable device (OVD) patch, a feature of the new P500 and P1,000 bills.

This feature, which counterfeiters would find hard to imitate, is the reflective foil that bears the image of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) logo with a parrot in the P500 bill and the South Sea pearl inside a clam in the P1,000 bill.

The awards given to the Philippine currency were received by BSP Monetary Board Member Armando Suratos and BSP Deputy Governor Juan de Zuñiga at the award ceremony held earlier this month.

Diwa Guinigundo, the deputy governor who headed the committee in charge of the design of the new peso bank notes, said the BSP felt proud of the new series of peso notes because of its sophisticated features.

The recognition of the new peso notes as one of the best in the world came after they were roundly criticized when they were launched in December 2010.

The critics said the new peso notes had errors in design, and urged the BSP to recall the series.

Some of the errors cited were the allegedly inaccurately designed Philippine map and the wrong color used for the beak of the blue-naped parrot featured in the P500 note.

The BSP said what the critics were pointing out were not errors.

The map, which critics said mislocated the Tubbataha Reef by 400 kilometers and did not clearly show Batanes, was simply an artist’s rendition, the central bank said. The map need not be 100-percent accurate because it was an artistic depiction and not meant to be a navigational tool, it said.

As for the color of the parrot’s beak, which was rendered yellow in the P500 note when the actual color was red, the BSP said the inaccuracy was a consequence of printing-capability limitations. The printing of bank notes, unlike ordinary paper materials, had limited colors and the limitation did not allow the beak to be printed red, it said.

Instead of criticizing the peso notes, people should recognize the sophistication of the design, especially as far as security features were concerned, the BSP said.

For instance, the holograms and the embossed prints of monetary value in the peso notes made them difficult, if not impossible, to be imitated by counterfeiters, it said.

“NGC notes are beautiful. It is an elegant fusion of substance—the theme being what is the best and the brightest in the Philippines—and form rendered in a most artistic and tasteful fashion,” Guinigundo said.

“The jurors must have been impressed by the careful choice and use of cutting-edge security features that actually enhanced the color and thematic dimensions of our currency,” he said.

He said that besides being colorful, the new peso notes were durable (with 20-percent abaca and durability features embedded in the paper manufacture) and clean (it has bioguard properties that resist bacteria and other microorganisms).

According to the central bank, between 400 million and 500 million of the new peso notes are already in circulation. The figure is estimated to hit 702 million by end-November.

Guinigundo said that despite this, there has appeared to be a scarcity of the new bank notes. He said this was because some people, when they get hold of a new bank note, tended to keep it as a souvenir.

“The artificial scarcity may be traced to the fact that some of our people don’t want to spend the NGC notes, they keep them as souvenirs,” Guinigundo said.

According to the BSP, more new peso notes will be printed over the next three years, in time for the demonetization of the old bank notes in 2014.

Hotdog - Annie Batungbakal

VST & Co. - Step No, Step Yes

Are You Good At Math?

Are you good at math? I don't think you'll be better than this.

Hit-and-run toddler victim Yueyue passes away

Yueyue, the toddler that sparked an outpouring of sympathy across China and the world this week, passed away this morning at 12:32am. The incredibly sad news was announced by a briefing at the hospital at 8:30am this morning. Yueyue was treated for seven days and nights in intensive care, but despite the best medical treatment available, she simply could not survive her injuries.

The hospital states that although they used the best-available resources from military and civilian experts, her injuries were simply too severe. The major cause of death was brain failure, which caused her major organs to shut down. The hospital "deeply regrets the loss, but thanks everyone for their concern and attention."

Full story from Shanghaiist.

This is really very tragic. It's so sad that she could have been saved had the first driver stopped or at least if some of the people helped her right away. The video was very hard to watch as you can see her trying to stand up and then got driven over by the second driver as well.

I'm glad there wasn't any sound on the video, otherwise, it would be even more horrific. I wonder why people can stand to just walk by her. Even a dog has more compassion than those people.

I cannot believe somebody upload this whole movie. I love this movie. Enjoy!

No Other Woman Trailer

Trailer for the Pinoy movie "No Other Woman" starring Anne Curtis Smith, Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes and produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.

From Wikipedia.

The film opened with a P15 million gross on its first day. On its 4th day the movie earned P70 Million. The movie earned P100 million in its first five days.[5][6] In two weeks of showing, it has been declared as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time with almost P220 Million gross income breaking the box office record set in 2009 by the Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz movie, You Changed My Life which grossed P209 million.

2 Year Old Girl Ran Over 2 Times In Foshan China (Graphic Video)

A 2 year old girl was ran over 2 times in Foshan, China with 18 witnesses ignoring the incident.

I have to warn you, this is a very graphic video.

The girl's name is Yueyue, the driver was caught. He is seen swerving into the girl at the last moment. He claims he was on his phone at the time but both hands were on the wheel. The girl is brain dead and will most likely not survive, or at best live in a vegetative state for the rest of her life.

The driver was saying how if the girl dies he will pay a fine of US$3,125, but if she lives it will be many many times more.

A rag collector was finally seen picking the girl up and went she was first shown yelling to ask for her parents, other shopkeepers told her to shut up and mind her own business.

Watch.

As explained in CNN, one of the reasons nobody helped the child was there were a high profile case in China back in 2006 when a Good Samaritan who helped a woman get to hospital was wrongly ordered to pay her compensation.

ChinaSmack reported earlier this year, a 22-year-old woman riding her bicycle in China's Zhejiang Province was killed after being hit by a three-wheeled vehicle. Four subsequent vehicles ran over her, and while several of the vehicles' drivers stopped, none waited for help to arrive.

The rag collector was awarded around 5000 Yuan by a private company (785 USD) for saving that little girl. She immediately decided to give that money to Yueyue's family.

Apple Family

Ako'y Isang Pinoy by Florante

Ako'y Isang Pinoy by Filipino folk singer Florante.

This was in the time when Filipinos are proud of themselves for being Filipinos. Nowadays, Filipinos get their pride when a fellow Filipino makes it big internationally but wouldn't even admit they're Filipinos if they live abroad.

Here's a live video of Florante singing Ako'y Isang Pinoy.

Pilita Corales - Ang Pipit

Ang Pipit by Pilita Corales. We use to sing this in school a lot.

Bongbong talks to Noynoy

Bongbong: Can we talk?
NoyNoy: Who you?
BongbongG: Kapal mo! you deleted my number na?
NoyNoy: Kupal ka pala eh. sino ka ba?
Bongbong: Gago! senator BONGBONG here.
NoyNoy: Tae ka! Why would I have your #?

Bongbong: Di ka ba talaga pwedeng makausap nang matino?
NoyNoy: Di tayo close, you know that!
Bongbong: Ulol! we have a lot of things in common, tandaan mo ‘yan.
NoyNoy: Magkaiba tayo.
Bongbong: ‘Di ah! pangalan pa lang natin, pareho na! bong-bong! noy-noy!
NoyNoy: Tanga! anong pareho dun!? magkaiba ‘yon. ferdinand ka, benigno ako.
Bongbong: See? kapangalan pa natin ang ating mga ama.
NoyNoy: Bobo! junior ka, the third ako. malaki ang difference no’n.
Bongbong: Pati sa mga kapatid natin, may similarity tayo. ‘yong panganay naming si ate Imee, saksakan nang ‘tigas ng ulo noong dalaga. Kapag nagustuhan ang lalaki, nagrerebelde.
NoyNoy: Sira! hindi ganun ang panganay naming si ate ballsy.
Bongbong: Ha-ha-ha! sinong may sabing si ballsy ang tinutukoy ko?
NoyNoy: Huwag mong idamay si viel, tahimik ‘yon.
Bongbong: Sige na nga. regards na lang kay kris. joke!
NoyNoy: Namemersonal ka na!
Bongbong: Ikaw ang nagsimula!

NoyNoy: Fault ko pa? sino bang sumisira sa diwa ng edsa? singapore your face! I’ve got two words for you: “martial law!”
Bongbong: Ah gano’n? babalikan na naman natin ang nakaraan? do not provoke me!
NoyNoy: Really? here’s another: “marcos cronies!”
Bongbong: Oakyu ka! “kamag-anak incorporated!”

NoyNoy: “Plaza miranda bombing!”
Bongbong: “Mendiola massacre!” Hoy! Wala kang alam sa history! Si joma sison ang nambomba sa plaza miranda! ‘yon ang nasa libro ni ka Jovy Salonga!
NoyNoy: Ah basta!
Bongbong: Ha-ha-ha naubusan ka na ng bala!

NoyNoy: Noong panahon ng tatay mo, walang freedom of the press!
Bongbong: Noong panahon ng nanay mo, walang kuryente!

NOYNOY: Marcos billions sa europa!
Bongbong: Whatever! Hacienda Luisita!
NOYNOY: Engot! n five years, ipapamahagi na namin ‘yon!
Bongbong: I don’t believe you! gawin mo muna!

NOYNOY: Wala ka na sa Bagong Lipunan. wake up!
Bongbong: Wala ka na sa poder ng nanay mo, grow up!

NoyNoy: Teka nga! bakit ka ba text nang text?
Bongbong: Eh bakit reply ka nang reply?
NoyNoy: Ano ba talagang gusto mo?
Bongbong: Simple lang, state funeral and an honorable burial para sa aking tatay sa Libingan ng mga Bayani.

NoyNoy: That’s not for me to decide.
Bongbong: I’m not surprised.
NoyNoy: What do you mean?
Bongbong: Wushuuu! aminin mo, hindi naman talaga ikaw ang nagdedecide sa government kundi ang mga taong nakapaligid sa ‘yo eh!

NoyNoy: That’s democracy.
Bongbong: That’s weakness.

NoyNoy: Hindi ako diktador!
Bongbong: Oops, I’m sorry Mr. Symbolic President.
NoyNoy: Sumusobra ka na! ang pagiging sobra ang dahilan kung bakit kayo pinalayas ng people power sa edsa. you’re way out of line!

Bongbong: Out of line??? no! we’re so back! isa sa senado, isa sa kamara at isang gobernadora.
NoyNoy: WALANG STATE BURIAL!
Bongbong: Ha-ha-ha, now you’re talking! fine!

NoyNoy: Tapusin na natin ‘tong usapang ‘to. stop txting me!
Bongbong: Agad? i’m just warming up.
NoyNoy: Maghanap ka ng kausap mo.
Bongbong: May ipapakilala akong chick. 25 lang. maputi, mahilig sa jazz music.
NoyNoy: Huwag mo akong daanin sa babae. sa dami ng problema ng bansa these days, women are the least of my concerns.
Bongbong: Talaga? ok. fine. bye!
NoyNoy: Sandali lang!!! chinita ba?

Note: Bongbong Marcos didn’t reply. An aide said, “Na-check operator services po si Sir.”

Credit: The Professional Heckler

American Reunion First Official Movie Trailer #1

The whole cast of the original American Pie movie is back!

The New UST Alumni Card

Nothing, I just like how they did the video. But if you are from UST, you might be interested in this.

Here's the description.

This is the new UST Alumni Card, the official identification card of the Thomasian alumni. This new edition of the Card has been improved to complement today's well-rounded and vibrant way of life by including privileges from various partner establishments in Metro Manila, on top of the benefits which could be enjoyed from the University of Santo Tomas. Get YOURS now!

For applications (Lifetime or Annual), please get in touch with the UST Office for Alumni Relations (Ground Floor, Benavides Building, UST, España, Manila; 632.786.1756 / 632.786.1771; oar@mnl.ust.edu.ph; http://alumni.ust.edu.ph).

3D Mapping Show - Kulturbrauerei in Berlin - LG optimus

Beginning with a countdown on a giant hourglass and a greeting from an "Android," LG's huge presentation took viewers on a thrilling 3D ride that included -- among other things -- whales, ice skaters, giant octopi and steaming jungles. The 5-minute show concluded with the advice, "Optimize Your Life!" which will be the official tagline of the Optimus Series marketing campaign.

Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing

I saw this travel blog written by Geoffrey James about Manila and I thought I'd share it here.

I honestly do really HATE to write negative posts. If you check through this blog you’ll see that even the posts on Afghanistan have a few positive things to say…….

But my GOODNESS the Philippines!!! Or more precisely Manila, because you cannot and should not generalize about such a large country spread over thousands of islands. Manila - what a dump!

The city has got to be the disgrace of South-east Asia, all the more so because twenty years ago when I used to come through here en route to Papua New Guinea it was THE place in the region to come to for shopping and R&R. How the mighty are fallen!

Let’s start with the international airport. Ninoy Aquino International is exactly the same as it was all that time ago; the same awful green lino when you arrive, the same over-crowded Departure Hall, nowhere to sit if your check-in desk isn’t open. Once through security you find the same down-market shops, toilets that don’t work or are “under repair” and very few F&B places.

I pay the extra $15 to go up to the Sampaguita Lounge just to get out of the crush of people. No, despite the fact that I’m an inveterate traveler I DO NOT LIKE crowds of people! The travelling public en masse is a necessary obstacle that has to be endured and overcome.

The coffee in this over-priced lounge is awful…. Over-boiled and they don’t have a modern machines (which these days can be purchased even for home use) to produce fresh coffee from beans. NO ONE uses this old filter method anymore, at least no one that likes good coffee. Where is George Clooney!!???


I foresee a lot of Filipinos going to be up in arms over this and will say that this guy doesn't know what he's talking about. But believe me, if you look at Manila in the eyes of a foreigner and not as a Filipino living in the Philippines. You'll agree with him.

Manila is a dump now compared to what it was just 20 years ago. I'm not saying this to disparage the country, it's just a fact. Instead of getting angry at the blogger, it's better to admit that it's true and do something about it instead of being defensive and ignore it which is what Filipinos like to do a lot whenever a foreigner says something about their country.

Here the link to the full article.

Celeste Legaspi - Mamang Sorbetero

Mamang Sorbetero by Celeste Legaspi. Great summer song.

Celeste Legaspi - Saranggola Ni Pepe

Saranggola Ni Pepe by Celeste Legaspi. Very playful songs.

Then and Now

Thank You Steve

Steve Jobs passed away yesterday, October 5, 2011. He was 56 years old.

The Internet was abuzzed with the news of Steve Jobs death. A lot of famous people commented as well like Bill Gates, Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg. Some saying that we love a great leader and visionary.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg even compared him to Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein.

Of course, with all the praises also comes the haters. With people wondering why they are treating him like a god and that it's ridiculous to compare him to Edison or Einstein. That Steve Jobs was not a great inventor but just a great marketing guy.

I feel sad on Steve Jobs' passing. It may be funny to think about. I personally do not know the guy nor have I met him. My only connection to him is the Apple products we have and what I read about him.

I remember when I first saw the news. I just got home and when I opened up my computer, the first news I read was Steve Jobs has passed away. I was shocked! I thought it was a hoax like before. But sadly, visiting Apple.com's website confirmed it.

I was never an Apple fan before. Although our first computer was an Apple ][ clone (I think). My early memories of using an Apple computer was in a BASIC programming class I took back when I was around 12 I think. After that, we've always had a PC Clone computers and even building my own desktop computers.

I looked at getting an Macintosh before due to the beautiful graphics. But it was way to expensive for me and I always thought they were overpriced PCs.

I started looking into Apple again when Steve Jobs came back to Apple and introduced the iPod. I was intrigued at first, but I never bought one because I usually just listen to music on my computer.

When I finally got my first iPod, it was actually the first generation iPod shuffle. The bubble gum stick type which was a giveaway from one of the companies we work with. I was intrigued by the ease of use and small form factor. I was literally amazed by the sound quality when coupled with a good quality earphones.

That's when my true interest started with Apple. I began following the company and watching keynote speeches by Steve Jobs. You can't help but be dragged into his enthusiasm in his presentations. But even then, I still felt Macs where overpriced.

What got me really interested in Macs was when Apple announced the Mac Mini at $499. It was mind blowing to me to say the least. It was the first really affordable Mac. That's when I began researching on OSX. I remember that OSX Tiger was the one coming out at that time and I found out that it runs Debian in the back end but fronted by easy to use GUI. The geek side of me got intrigued. It was a period of time when I was experimenting with Linux a lot and was frustrated with the lack of software options and ugly GUI for Linux.

I finally found a Unix based OS with a simple to use front end that even a kid can use.

When my wife wanted to get a computer. I did a lot of research and decided to get her an iBook G4. My decision to get an Apple computer was because I did not want to provide technical support anymore. I waste enough time on my Windows PC having to format it every few months.

She was concerned at first because she said she didn't know how to use it and that she's used to Windows. I told her main concern was, I didn't want to provide technical support for a Windows PC anymore. So we got the iBook and I crossed my fingers hoping that Apple computers where as advertised, that they just work. And work it did.

I bought that iBook in 2006. And to date, I have only formatted it twice. Once when I first got it and installed a bunch of software to test it out. After which, I cleaned it up and reformatted the whole thing to get it back to its original state. The second time was about 4 years later when after putting in a lot of junk software, I found out we never really used most of them and I decided to start with a clean slate.

I will have to say I am extremely satisfied with our iBook G4. In fact, I still have it and use it every day to surf the web. It is simply the most durable computer I have ever owned. We have spilled milk on it and water. It has been dropped from a height of 3 feet and it still runs like new. The keyboard is shorted out now, but I now use a bluetooth keyboard and it still works fine.

That's when I really said that the price you pay for an Apple product is worth it.

The next time I was amazed with Apple was when I really saw how intuitive the GUI was. It's one thing for my wife to be able to use a computer, she's computer literate, it's another thing to have her mom use it who's never used a computer in her life.

My wife decided to get her mom a laptop so they can keep in touch with Skype. My concern was how to teach her mom who is on the other side of the globe to use the computer and how will I provide tech support? Some of my techie friends says that a Windows PC is easy to use and don't buy the hype that Macs as easier to use. Fair enough, but my main concern is who will provide tech support if something wrong happens? It all falls down to me again and I cannot provide tech support to someone who has never used a computer before and I have to spend long distance calls to teach them.

So we ended up getting a Macbook for her mom. When my wife gave her Mom the Macbook, she spent a few days teaching her how to use it. And by golly, her Mom now uses it to keep in touch with her daughters around the world without having to spend money for long distance calls. They now get to talk everyday for hours. Her mom even uses it to watch her favorite TV shows. And all without me having to provide any technical support except for the odd updates now and then.

When Facetime came out, I was blown away. Not because it's video conferencing. Video conferencing has been around for years, you can do that with Yahoo Messenger or Skype. No, I was blown away because there's now a really simple way to video conference with someone. It may not be a big deal for people who know how to use a computer. But the real beauty of Facetime is that it allows people who don't even know what video conferencing is to use it effortlessly.

When the iPad 2 came out and it included a camera for Facetime, my wife decided to get her mom one to make it even easier for her to keep in touch. When I saw what it can do, I decided to get one for my parents as well so we can keep in touch with them, especially with our kids.

Before that, we only used VOIP solutions to talk to my parents and our children would hardly talk to them because they won't spend time talking on the phone.

But now with Facetime, my children can see their grandparents and talk as long as they want. That is the beauty of an Apple product. They just work.

So what do these things have to do with my sadness of Steve Jobs passing? For me, it was losing a visionary that we could all emulate. I was losing someone who you aspire to be. Someone who is not afraid to march to his own drumbeat.

For me, Steve Jobs was a genius. No, he was not a genius like Einstein who created the Theory of Relativity. He was not a genius like Thomas Edison who invented the lightbulb. I don't view Steve Jobs as a genius inventor. To me Steve Jobs is a genius at making things a reality.

He was a genius at melding various technologies that were hard to use and make them so simple and beautiful that even a 3 year old or an 80 year old can use them right away.

He was a genius in changing our views of what a computer should look like. Instead of an ugly beige box, he made it acceptable that computers have colors and great design and not just accept pizza box designs of laptops. He made important that we should learn to move forward and let go of the old by eliminating the floppy drive and then the CD drives.

His meticulous attention to detail and going against the status quo made things better for us even if we don't use Apple products.

Just imagine where we would be now with Smartphones if the iPhone never came out? We'd still be looking at plastic cigarette box phones with ugly user interface and just accepting that we have to pay for every single apps or features on a phone. Now we have a phone with only one button that can do the job of a full computer 5 years ago. You can surf the web, check e-mail, play games, call, video conference and do some work from a phone in your pocket without a stylus!

Where would we be with tablet computing if the iPad never came out? We would still be using full version desktop OS with a stylus and hard to use interface tablet computers. He made it acceptable to use mobile computing OS on a tablet device and show us that even a mobile OS is capable of doing the job of a desktop PC.

Steve Jobs was a visionary. He made computers not just functional, but something to be part of your furniture in your house to display. He hates wires and clutter and we should be thankful for that because we all benefit from it. You will be proud to display your iMac instead of hiding a beige box under your desk. He made a utility device into something sexy.

He saw the world of the future and tried to bring it to us today. He didn't listen to what people said they wanted. He followed his own intuition and showed people why they would want his products. When he came out with the iPhone, critics said that it was overpriced and useless as a phone. Not seeing Steve Jobs' vision on the future of the smartphone. Look at where we are now?

He gave us the iPad and critics where saying what is the point of a table device when all other tablet device failed? Now we all know why we need a tablet device.

Steve went with his instincts and vision, not what the market was telling him. He showed us his vision of the future, but piece by piece, until we are ready or the technology is ready.

I didn't watch the iPhone 4S keynote the day when it came out. I saw it after I heard the news of Steve Jobs' death. I was wondering if Steve hanged on until after the keynote. It made me also wonder if they named the iPhone 4S as a tribute to Steve as iPhone 4 S(teve).

A lot of people were disappointed with the keynote saying that the iPhone 4S was a big letdown. It was basically the same iPhone with upgraded internals. I think they all missed the point.

One thing about Apple is that the hardware is only part of the equation. There are other phones out there with better specs compared to the iPhone. But no other phones out there will have the blend of hardware and software like the iPhone.

After watching the keynote, I just saw Steve's vision for the future and the future is Siri. Sure, people will say that voice recognition programs have been around for years and it's nothing new. Just like video conferencing is nothing new, but Apple has a way of bringing technology that has been around for years that few people uses and bring it to the mainstream.

Siri brings to us voice recognition technology that you only used to see on Star Trek. Siri is the future, Steve's vision of the future and a future that is yet to come.

Steve has shown us what its like to follow your heart and your dreams. What it's like to not follow what everyone is doing. He made it acceptable to be the round peg in a square hole. To break the rules and be a rebel.

He dared to push the human race forward in views. He wanted to change the world and he did. You may or may not agree with it, but he doesn't care. And that's what's important. He created works of art that everybody copied. He followed his heart and dared to Think Different.

RIP Steve Jobs. Stay hungry, stay foolish.

Think Different (1997) from Christoph Dernbach on Vimeo.

Comments On The Passing Of Steve Jobs

After the news of Steve Jobs' passing. A number of his contemporaries commenting on his passing including Bill Gates, President Barack Obama and Disney President Bog Iger.

Bill Gates offers his condolences (via AllThingsD):

I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.

Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.

Google’s Sergey Brin just posted this statement on Google+:

From the earliest days of Google, whenever Larry and I sought inspiration for vision and leadership, we needed to look no farther than Cupertino. Steve, your passion for excellence is felt by anyone who has ever touched an Apple product (including the macbook I am writing this on right now). And I have witnessed it in person the few times we have met.

On behalf of all of us at Google and more broadly in technology, you will be missed very much. My condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at Apple.

Mark Zuckerberg posted this:

Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.

Disney CEO Bob Iger:

Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined. Steve was such an “original,” with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started. With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.

Barack Obama via Twitter:

Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. From all of us at #Obama2012, thank you for the work you make possible every day—including ours.

Steve Jobs Tribute

I saw this tribute to Steve Jobs in a forum and I thought it was beautiful.

Steve Jobs Has Passed Away

According to a statement just issued by Apple’s Board of Directors, company co-founder and longtime CEO Steve Jobs has passed away.

Apple has also put up the following website in memory. They’re asking for “thoughts, memories, and condolences” to be shared by way of this email address: rememberingsteve@apple.com

It was only a little over a month ago that Jobs stepped down as CEO saying at the time, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”

Full story from TechCrunch.

Rest in peace, Steve.

Letter To Husband

My darling husband,

Before you return from your business trip, I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway.

Fortunately it's not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The garage door is slightly bent but fortunately the pick up came to a halt when it bumped into your car.

I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will
forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart.

I am enclosing a picture of the damage for you.

I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife.
XXX

P.S. Your girlfriend called.

Official Apple iPhone 4S Overview & Features

Here's the video of the latest iPhone 4S. I especially love Siri and the new IOS5.

Pinoy Pick Up Lines

Pinoy pickup lines

1. Excuse me miss... kalendaryo ka ba? Hihingi sana ako ng date sa iyo e...

2. Malapit na sana ako maging Superhero e... kaso nung papalipad na ako, bigla ako nahulog sayo...

3. Magaling ka ba sa Algebra? Can you replace my "X"?

4. Hindi tayo tao...hindi tayo hayop...BAGAY tayo...BAGAY tayo...

5. Di ko naman pinipilit na maging akin ka eh, ang sa akin lang naman... maging sayo ako...

6. Dalawang beses lang naman kita gusto makasama..."now" and "forever"...

More Jokes

May mag-asawa nagpakonsulta sa doctor.
Dok: May good news and bad news ako sa inyong mag-asawa.
Mister and Misis: Ano po yun, dok?
Dok: Ang good news, buntis ka misis.
Mister: Yahoo! magiging tatay na ako. Ano po ang bad news, dok?
Dok: Baog ka.

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In a cabinet meeting ERAP (galit na galit) :
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF ALLEGATIONS THESE DAYS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO THE ‘ALLIGATORS’ ARE.

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Isang gabi habang natutulog si misis, kinalabit ito ni mister.

Mister: Hon, baka pwede makahirit ng isa lang.

Misis: Ay naku, di pwede. May appointment ako sa OB-Gyne bukas. Gusto ko fresh ako bukas.

Tumalikod na lang si Mister. After a while, nangalabit ulit si Mister kay Misis at nagtanong,

Mister: May appointment ka din ba bukas sa dentist.

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Knock Knock!!
Who's there?
"Lady Gaga"
Lady Gaga who?
(Imelda Papin sings): "Kung Lady Gaga ka....sa piling ng iba..."

Knock Knock!!
Who's there?
"Come back to me"
Come back to me who?
(Donna Cruz sings): "Come back to me bok ang puso. Wala ka ng magagawa kundi sundin ito...."

Knock Knock!!
Who's there?
"Honda"
Honda who?
(Regine V. sings): "Honda wings of love!..Up and above the clouds the only way to fly..."

Knock Knock!!
Who's there?
"Duling si Aga"
Duling si Aga who?
(Yoyoy V. sings): "Mag-exercise tayo Duling si Aga..Duling si Aga..

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Poems written by WIFE and HUSBAND.

WIFE:
When I wrote your name on sand, it got washed away.
When I wrote your name in air, it was blown away.
When I wrote your name in my heart, I got a Heart Attack.

HUSBAND:
God saw me hungry, he created pizza.
He saw me thirsty, he created Pepsi.
He saw me in the dark, he created light.
He saw me without problems, he created YOU.

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Doctor: Your husband needs rest and peace. Here are some sleeping Pills.
Wife: When must I give them to him?
Doctor: They are for you

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Isang araw ng text si girl kay boy.

GIRL: Walang tao sa bahay.

BOY: Ok wait mo ako.

Dali-daling nagbihis si boy at nagpunta agad sa bahay ni girl.

BOY: Dito na ako buksan mo na ang pinto bilis!

Nainip si boy ngtext ulit.

BOY: Bilisan mo na hot na ako..buksan mo na pinto!

Maya-maya nagreply si girl.

GIRL: Tanga wala ngang tao dyan sa bahay..dito kami sa mall.

Sharon Cuneta - High School Life

High School Life by Sharon Cuneta.

Sharon Cuneta - Mr. DJ

Sung by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta.