An interesting discussion in Yahoo! Answers related to my earlier post regarding the way the media (although in the discussion it focused more on ABS-CBN’s) during the stand-off the other day. You can join that discussion, or in here.
Category: General
For the Love of Freedom
What really irked me about this was how media handled the situation. Ever since 2pm, Gen Barias (NCRPO Chief) was requesting them to leave the Manila Penn premises. Yeah, I know they’re just doing their job. But did it ever cross their minds that they’re instrumental in these unfortunate flow of events?
You see, this whole damned drama could have ended a totally different way had those media people left the Penn already before the 3pm deadline. And that difference could have translated to no destruction of the hotel entrance/lobby by a government tank. I think the media should also be held accountable for this mess. These people (Trillanes & Co.) may not have gotten this far without the media intervention. Or better yet, what better thing we could have wished for to happen to these losers!
The media people may play an important part in history. But in this case, they are making history happen. And as such, they should be held accountable for what happened.
Photo courtesy of Robin Kuijs.
Good Versus Evil
World’s Longest Telephoto Lens
Ever wonder what’s the largest lens is? According to this article, it’s the ZEISS Apo Sonnar T 4/1700, which was especially made for a rich customer from the middle east. The article can actually explain better.
Group Chat in Google Talk
I have always wondered how. Doing a Group Chat in Google Talk is doable, only it’s quite complicated. Way to go google talk!
Blogging from Kape Isla
Read about the Kape Isla from A Bugged Life. It’s a coffee shop across Market Market in Taguig that also offers free wifi to patrons.
Since I live near the area, I decided to give it (the coffee and the free wifi internet) a try. After all, it’s an NGO promoting the Philippine Coffee Industry. Continue reading Blogging from Kape Isla
Toss Coin
Now this is something to ponder upon. Did you know that in a Barangay Election, when there is a tie, the tie may be broken and the fate of the candidates be decided by a toss of a coin?
It’s in the law, according to Mr. James Jimenez, the spokesman for the Commission on Elections, in his wordpress blog. Continue reading Toss Coin
PICPA Qatar Chapter
Should I have been there, I could have been instrumental in putting up a website for the chapter, much better-looking than the PICPA Home website. LOL.
Lola in Trouble
Christine of Happyslip.com endorses Xoom, an online-to-offline international money transfer service.
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Bloopers from Call Centers
It’s joke time.
Found this one in my inbox this morning. I’m not sure whether they are based on actual events. Nevertheless, they’re worth a laugh or two.
Telesales agent getting the customer’s credit card info:
Agent: Can I have your expiration date, sir?
Customer: My what?!!
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Telesales agent giving promo spiels:
Agent: You called at the right time, ma’am. We have a lot of freebies to give away, such as free installation, free equipment, and free DVD player. That’s a great offer, di ba?
Customer: huh?!
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Continue reading Bloopers from Call Centers