Opinions and Writings

Bugged by “Taga Lipa Are!”? Read this

I've seen some computers affected by this "virus" and sadly, I think it's not detected by Norton or AVG. Here's a guide on how to remove it. Kudos to SHENGTON of the PCX Forums. 1. Run Task Manager Windows XP(Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc) or CTRL + ALT + DEL then look for the...

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This site displays badly on Internet Explorer

I've been using Mozilla Firefox ever since it first made its rounds in the browser market. And by golly I haven't really used Internet Explorer for quite a while. Why? Because IE plain sucks. As far as my experiences with CSS and web design, following web standards...

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More on Boston Engineering guitar effects
More on Boston Engineering guitar effects

Last time I wrote about Boston Engineering guitar effects, I pointed out how people from the PhilMusic forums said that BE effects and other audio materials are just re-badged China products for JB Music. Here's an update about the much lauded cheap-o BOSS knock-offs...

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Speaking on Game Development on Feb 19. and Feb. 20

Strike Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. I was informed that it's today and tomorrow. Crappy schedulers. *** What can I say, I've got a big mouth (hypothetically, 'cause my mouth's kind of small). I'll be speaking about game development to high school students yet again. Ok, last...

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Pippen wants to do a Jordan

Personally, I'd place Scottie Pippen as one of the most versatile small forwards in the history of basketball. But what else does he need to prove by going back? Jeez, he's 41 for starters. Though he may be, as claims, in the best shape of his life, he's been out of...

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Finally, a longer piece on the Eraserheads
Finally, a longer piece on the Eraserheads

Being a child of the eighties and early nineties, I wouldn't be myself if not for the Eraserheads. And it was really the E-heads who inspired me to self-learn guitar. I've bought all their albums (until Fruitcake) in cassette format (no CDs for me back then)....

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2007 UP Fair sked and stuff
2007 UP Fair sked and stuff

And the Sunken Garden air will smell sweet and chocolate-y. Intoxicating. Why? 'Cause it's the UP Fair yet again. Booths. Bands. Babes. Anyway, I don't know the complete schedules for each night (or the sponsors for each night). And since I'm playing the role of the...

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