Pretty good song. This one goes out to the one I've left behind, haha!
It's The End Of The World As We Know It
(And I Feel Fine)
REM
That's great, it starts with an earthquake, birds and snakes, an aeroplane -
Lenny Bruce is not afraid. Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn -
world serves its own needs, regardless of your own needs. Feed it up a knock,
speed, grunt no, strength no. Ladder structure clatter with fear of height,
down height. Wire in a fire, represent the seven games in a government for
hire and a combat site. Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry with the furies
breathing down your neck. Team by team reporters baffled, trump, tethered
crop. Look at that low plane! Fine then. Uh oh, overflow, population,
common group, but it'll do. Save yourself, serve yourself. World serves its
own needs, listen to your heart bleed. Tell me with the rapture and the
reverent in the right - right. You vitriolic, patriotic, slam, fight, bright
light, feeling pretty psyched.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
Six o'clock - TV hour. Don't get caught in foreign tower. Slash and burn,
return, listen to yourself churn. Lock him in uniform and book burning,
blood letting. Every motive escalate. Automotive incinerate. Light a candle,
light a motive. Step down, step down. Watch a heel crush, crush. Uh oh,
this means no fear - cavalier. Renegade and steer clear! A tournament,
a tournament, a tournament of lies. Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives
and I decline.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
It's The End Of The World As We Know It
(And I Feel Fine)
REM
The other night I tripped a nice continental drift divide. Mount St. Edelite.
Leonard Bernstein. Leonid Breshnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs.
Birthday party, cheesecake, jelly bean, boom! You symbiotic, patriotic,
slam, but neck, right? Right.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine...fine...
(It's time I had some time alone)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Cro Cop Plans To Finish His UFC Contract, Considers Seeing Psychiatrist
It’s often said that hardcore drug addicts have to hit rock bottom before they can turn their lives around.
Can the same be said for Mirko Cro Cop whose career has fallen into an downward spiral that he just can’t seem to pull out of? I don’t know, but in an interview with Nokaut.com (translated by Fighter’s Only) Cro Cop certainly sounds like he hit rock bottom following his loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 103.
“I was very, very disturbed after the loss to Dos Santos. I was in such a state that I wished to hang myself in my hotel room so I would be gone. Three losses in my last seven fights is nothing but a disaster to me. That’s a terrible score and I’m not happy about it”
In the Dos Santos fight, Cro Cop’s problems inside the cage seemed to be more mental than anything else, something we’ve seen him struggle with at various points in his career. The good news is he’s actually considering doing something about it now.
“I already know some things that I did wrong both in the fight and in the preparation for the fight, but there are many questions that remain to be answered. I am seriously thinking about hiring a psychiatrist to help me out. I have already made some calls about it.“
I’m always reluctant to suggest that someone needs to seek out therapy, but in this case, I think it would be a step in the right direction. Georges St. Pierre, among countless other professional athletes, have worked with sports psychologists. It worked wonders for GSP, so maybe it can do the same for Cro Cop.
Either way, Mirko says he’s not retiring, fighting is his life and he plans to fulfill the two fights he has remaining on his UFC contract.
“If someone offered me millions of dollars to quit my career right now I would not accept it. [Fighting] is my life and I don’t know any other way to live…I will make some changes in my training, because I wish to fight twice more in the UFC. I am a fighter, and I will find the motivation and strength I need.”
Here’s to hoping you do Mirko. No one wants to see what we saw at UFC 103 again.
Article from MMAConvert
Can the same be said for Mirko Cro Cop whose career has fallen into an downward spiral that he just can’t seem to pull out of? I don’t know, but in an interview with Nokaut.com (translated by Fighter’s Only) Cro Cop certainly sounds like he hit rock bottom following his loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 103.
“I was very, very disturbed after the loss to Dos Santos. I was in such a state that I wished to hang myself in my hotel room so I would be gone. Three losses in my last seven fights is nothing but a disaster to me. That’s a terrible score and I’m not happy about it”
In the Dos Santos fight, Cro Cop’s problems inside the cage seemed to be more mental than anything else, something we’ve seen him struggle with at various points in his career. The good news is he’s actually considering doing something about it now.
“I already know some things that I did wrong both in the fight and in the preparation for the fight, but there are many questions that remain to be answered. I am seriously thinking about hiring a psychiatrist to help me out. I have already made some calls about it.“
I’m always reluctant to suggest that someone needs to seek out therapy, but in this case, I think it would be a step in the right direction. Georges St. Pierre, among countless other professional athletes, have worked with sports psychologists. It worked wonders for GSP, so maybe it can do the same for Cro Cop.
Either way, Mirko says he’s not retiring, fighting is his life and he plans to fulfill the two fights he has remaining on his UFC contract.
“If someone offered me millions of dollars to quit my career right now I would not accept it. [Fighting] is my life and I don’t know any other way to live…I will make some changes in my training, because I wish to fight twice more in the UFC. I am a fighter, and I will find the motivation and strength I need.”
Here’s to hoping you do Mirko. No one wants to see what we saw at UFC 103 again.
Article from MMAConvert
Friday, October 9, 2009
Brain Freeze!
This was a puzzle that a friend of mine asked me, and I wasn't able to solve it. Poor me.
A fly is contained in a sealed drum and doubles itself every minute. By 3pm, the drum will be full of flies. When will the drum become half full of flies?
(I didn't know why she used the fly as an example.)
A fly is contained in a sealed drum and doubles itself every minute. By 3pm, the drum will be full of flies. When will the drum become half full of flies?
(I didn't know why she used the fly as an example.)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Journalist's Creed
I believe in the profession of Journalism.
I believe that the public journal is a public trust; that all connected with it are, to the full measure of responsibility, trustees for the public; that acceptance of lesser service than the public service is a betrayal of this trust.
I believe that clear thinking, clear statement, accuracy and fairness are fundamental to good journalism.
I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true. I believe that suppression of the news, for any consideration other than the welfare of society, is indefensible.
I believe that no one should write as a journalist what he would not say as a gentleman; that bribery by one's own pocket book is as much to be avoided as bribery by the pocketbook of another; that individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another's instructions or another's dividends.
I believe that advertising, news and editorial columns should alike serve the best interests of readers; that a single standard of helpful truth and cleanness should prevail for all; that supreme test of good journalism is the measure of its public service.
I believe that the journalism which succeeds the best-and best deserves success-fears God and honors man; is stoutly independent; unmoved by pride of opinion or greed of power; constructive, tolerant but never careless, self-controlled, patient, always respectful of its readers but always unafraid, is quickly indignant at injustice; is unswayed by the appeal of the privilege or the clamor of the mob; seeks to give every man a chance, and as far as law, an honest wage and recognition of human brotherhood can make it so, an equal chance; is profoundly patriotic while sincerely promoting international good will and cementing world-comradeship, is a journalism of humanity, of and for today's world.
I believe that the public journal is a public trust; that all connected with it are, to the full measure of responsibility, trustees for the public; that acceptance of lesser service than the public service is a betrayal of this trust.
I believe that clear thinking, clear statement, accuracy and fairness are fundamental to good journalism.
I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true. I believe that suppression of the news, for any consideration other than the welfare of society, is indefensible.
I believe that no one should write as a journalist what he would not say as a gentleman; that bribery by one's own pocket book is as much to be avoided as bribery by the pocketbook of another; that individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another's instructions or another's dividends.
I believe that advertising, news and editorial columns should alike serve the best interests of readers; that a single standard of helpful truth and cleanness should prevail for all; that supreme test of good journalism is the measure of its public service.
I believe that the journalism which succeeds the best-and best deserves success-fears God and honors man; is stoutly independent; unmoved by pride of opinion or greed of power; constructive, tolerant but never careless, self-controlled, patient, always respectful of its readers but always unafraid, is quickly indignant at injustice; is unswayed by the appeal of the privilege or the clamor of the mob; seeks to give every man a chance, and as far as law, an honest wage and recognition of human brotherhood can make it so, an equal chance; is profoundly patriotic while sincerely promoting international good will and cementing world-comradeship, is a journalism of humanity, of and for today's world.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
After the Rain Has Gone, What Now?
One Saturday morning, the Philippines just woke up flooded and helpless. In less than a day, streets were turned to sea, houses were submerged, properties have been damaged and lives have been taken away. The flood has disturbed the way the country used to work like a tiny droplet that fell in still water. Important events have been cancelled or postponed, businesses have gone rock bottom and political buildup has been disrupted. After the rain has gone, I got myself thinking, "What now?" Before the flood came political talks about the upcoming elections were just heating up; now it died down just like that. Maybe a few weeks from now there would be time for politics. I was wondering what effect had the flood done on the standing of our presidentiables.
Obviously the most visible presidential aspirant throughout the nation's ordeal is Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro who is also the head of the National Disaster Coordinating Council. Right from the start and even up to now Teodoro has been very active in the rescue, relief and recovery efforts of the NDCC and has been teaming up with local and national agencies and international organizations to speed up and sustain the firsthand aid for the affected families. Setting aside taking opportunity out of this tragedy, just by doing his job Teodoro has shown to us that he is capable of putting resources together to rebuild the nation and lead us towards healing and recovery. This could gain him a lot of respect and even support for his candidacy because as early as now, he has proven enough that he could be a competent president. However he is not free from criticisms and some thumbs-down due to the slow action of the government at the height of the typhoon's wrath.
Senator Manny Villar is also one of the very active in aiding affected families with food and temporary comfort, but just a politician as he is, he has been criticized of his motives because every relief bag that he has given away is shouting his name and campaign color. So is former President Joseph Estrada who has been helping his constituents in San Juan and in other places. Vice President Noli de Castro then has with his shoulders the task to give homeless people decent shelter. Meanwhile Senator Loren Legarda could use her advocacy for a green presidency because heavy rains brought by TS Ondoy is primarily blamed at climate change. Just as she previously stated, she could offer herself as the leader of the country and give her full dedication to protecting the environment and rehabilitating polluted natural resources.
Senator Noynoy Aquino who was the man of the hour before it all happened was not at all visible in the rescue and relief operations but the Aquino clan has been very active in all the efforts to help people in different affected areas most especially Kris Aquino. Kris has been very instrumental in raising millions worth of funds and donations for the typhoon victims, asking help from well off people and companies working hand in hand with her and her fellow artists. I just don't know if it could turn the favor to Noynoy, but one thing is for sure: the disastrous typhoon has cooled down the boiling Cory Magic. Now it's up to Noynoy and his party if they could bring back the heat after all things have been put back to place.
But then all of those were just hunches and we'll all have to wait how this calamity could turn out for their political ambition. If it is to their favor or not, we still don't know.
Obviously the most visible presidential aspirant throughout the nation's ordeal is Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro who is also the head of the National Disaster Coordinating Council. Right from the start and even up to now Teodoro has been very active in the rescue, relief and recovery efforts of the NDCC and has been teaming up with local and national agencies and international organizations to speed up and sustain the firsthand aid for the affected families. Setting aside taking opportunity out of this tragedy, just by doing his job Teodoro has shown to us that he is capable of putting resources together to rebuild the nation and lead us towards healing and recovery. This could gain him a lot of respect and even support for his candidacy because as early as now, he has proven enough that he could be a competent president. However he is not free from criticisms and some thumbs-down due to the slow action of the government at the height of the typhoon's wrath.
Senator Manny Villar is also one of the very active in aiding affected families with food and temporary comfort, but just a politician as he is, he has been criticized of his motives because every relief bag that he has given away is shouting his name and campaign color. So is former President Joseph Estrada who has been helping his constituents in San Juan and in other places. Vice President Noli de Castro then has with his shoulders the task to give homeless people decent shelter. Meanwhile Senator Loren Legarda could use her advocacy for a green presidency because heavy rains brought by TS Ondoy is primarily blamed at climate change. Just as she previously stated, she could offer herself as the leader of the country and give her full dedication to protecting the environment and rehabilitating polluted natural resources.
Senator Noynoy Aquino who was the man of the hour before it all happened was not at all visible in the rescue and relief operations but the Aquino clan has been very active in all the efforts to help people in different affected areas most especially Kris Aquino. Kris has been very instrumental in raising millions worth of funds and donations for the typhoon victims, asking help from well off people and companies working hand in hand with her and her fellow artists. I just don't know if it could turn the favor to Noynoy, but one thing is for sure: the disastrous typhoon has cooled down the boiling Cory Magic. Now it's up to Noynoy and his party if they could bring back the heat after all things have been put back to place.
But then all of those were just hunches and we'll all have to wait how this calamity could turn out for their political ambition. If it is to their favor or not, we still don't know.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Who is Kimbo Slice?
UFC fans, watch out! A fast-rising MMA star is making his way to superstardom as he joins the premier league of mixed martial arts, the UFC. The name is Kimbo Slice and this name is making raves as the next big thing in MMA. But who actually is the man behind the name Kimbo Slice?
Even before appearing on television, Kevin 'Kimbo Slice' Ferguson has already made his reputation as 'The King of Web Brawlers' through underground amateur street fighting videos made available mainly on a pornsite SublimeDirectory and YouTube. He got his name Slice when in one of his taped fights he inflicted a large cut on his opponent's right eye. Before becoming an Internet celebrity Kimbo used to work as a bouncer in a strip club and a limousine driver and bodyguard for a porn company.
After gaining popularity on the web, Kimbo was invited to fight professionally in some MMA organizations including EliteXC where he fought until it became defunct after filing bankruptcy in October 2008. EliteXC's downfall is attributed to the controversy made by the Kimbo Slice-Seth Petruzelli fight which gave Kimbo his first professional loss. In a post fight interview, Petruzelli said that the company wanted him to be tentative fighting Kimbo so as not to cause harm to the Internet star's popularity, but a few hours later he released a disclaimer stating that his statements were just misinterpreted.
After EliteXC's closing down Kimbo received an informal invitation from UFC President Dana White to join the league, but White said that if Kimbo wanted to belong to the UFC, he would have to earn it. And so the tenth installment of The Ultimate Fighter which featured only heavyweights was launched just to accommodate Kimbo. At Episode 3 of TUF10 Kimbo lost to Roy Nelson via TKO due to strikes in the second round therefore eliminating him in the running to become The Ultimate Fighter. This particular episode set a new record for the most watched episode of the entire TUF franchise, drawing 6.1 million viewers during its airdate and eclipsing previous records held by TUF10 season premiere and the historic first Ultimate Fighter finale which featured former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar.
In 2008 Kimbo made his acting debut appearing as the character Blude in the TV show Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh. A year later, he was featured in an advertisement by Norton Antivirus. This ad can be seen in web pages relative to Kimbo and viruses.
The future seems bright for Kimbo and it's no surprise if he appears in the undercard or the main card of TUF10 finale, and after that it is expected that he makes his debut in the main UFC events shortly after the end of the season.
Even before appearing on television, Kevin 'Kimbo Slice' Ferguson has already made his reputation as 'The King of Web Brawlers' through underground amateur street fighting videos made available mainly on a pornsite SublimeDirectory and YouTube. He got his name Slice when in one of his taped fights he inflicted a large cut on his opponent's right eye. Before becoming an Internet celebrity Kimbo used to work as a bouncer in a strip club and a limousine driver and bodyguard for a porn company.
After gaining popularity on the web, Kimbo was invited to fight professionally in some MMA organizations including EliteXC where he fought until it became defunct after filing bankruptcy in October 2008. EliteXC's downfall is attributed to the controversy made by the Kimbo Slice-Seth Petruzelli fight which gave Kimbo his first professional loss. In a post fight interview, Petruzelli said that the company wanted him to be tentative fighting Kimbo so as not to cause harm to the Internet star's popularity, but a few hours later he released a disclaimer stating that his statements were just misinterpreted.
After EliteXC's closing down Kimbo received an informal invitation from UFC President Dana White to join the league, but White said that if Kimbo wanted to belong to the UFC, he would have to earn it. And so the tenth installment of The Ultimate Fighter which featured only heavyweights was launched just to accommodate Kimbo. At Episode 3 of TUF10 Kimbo lost to Roy Nelson via TKO due to strikes in the second round therefore eliminating him in the running to become The Ultimate Fighter. This particular episode set a new record for the most watched episode of the entire TUF franchise, drawing 6.1 million viewers during its airdate and eclipsing previous records held by TUF10 season premiere and the historic first Ultimate Fighter finale which featured former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar.
In 2008 Kimbo made his acting debut appearing as the character Blude in the TV show Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh. A year later, he was featured in an advertisement by Norton Antivirus. This ad can be seen in web pages relative to Kimbo and viruses.
The future seems bright for Kimbo and it's no surprise if he appears in the undercard or the main card of TUF10 finale, and after that it is expected that he makes his debut in the main UFC events shortly after the end of the season.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Training as an Added Feather to My Cap Part 2
Just received news that there were no slots available for me for that Mechatronics course. It could have been a very great class because five of my very good classmates were on that class. But my friend offered me another course in Taguig. It will run for three weekends only, and after that I will receive my certificate. The course is Instrumentation and Control Servicing Course NC II, a subject that I failed in college. This one's also sponsored by TESDA. I think I need to take this course to compensate for that subject that I failed. Anyway it's for free, so why not? And again, this training could be an added feather to my cap.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Training as an Added Feather to My Cap
I just had a chat with a very good friend of mine this morning and she told me about attending a technical training while we were waiting for the right job to come. This training is free and in fact gives out allowance of P60/day and that could be disbursed by the end of the training. That really was a very good call, considering that I was just watching the days go by without me having a job. All I did the past few weeks was checking on my e-mail for the latest job postings... and tweeting... and checking on my Facebook account... and updating this blog... So now I've found a way to use my time productively, and I can in include this in the trainings attended on my resume, an added feather to my cap that is. This free training is a project of Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to help unemployed people increase their chances of getting a job by adding or enhancing their skills through free training. My former co-worker was already on the first batch of the Mechatronics course so my friend and I are waiting for the start of the second batch due Oct. 12. I just hope that there are still available slots for us both. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I'm gonna tell this to my mom when she arrives this afternoon.
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