Opinions and Writings
Why buy a second-hand guitar
Authors Note:This is the first part on my How to buy a second-hand guitar series of articles. I've been sort of a guitar guide to newbie friends. I wouldn't claim to be a guitar expert. I've just made and effort to combine my keen purchasing skills with my collective...
So who was the “Next Jordan” again?
I've been a Heat fan ever since Shaq and D-Wade got it going. But what the heck, they're the defending champs and they're a losing team (with 19W-23L) with the All-Star Weekend looming. Blame it on an aging Shaq for missing out so many games to injury. D-Wade's still...
Boston Engineering guitar effects and audio stuff
Okay for Pinoy guitar afficionados who have been following the latest effects and accessories, you may have chanced upon the seemingly popular guitar effects brand Boston Engineering. It's one of those great substitute brands for analog guitar effects. I personally...
Peryodiko Gigs for February
This came in from Vin Dancel (Admit One Productions, formerly of Twisted Halo). Peryodiko gig lineup for February. Feb 2 - Big Sky Mind Feb 17 - Admit One at saGuijo Feb 23 - Rock Ed Bicol Benefit at the Ateneo Feb 27 - saGuijo Play4Serve
Employee burnout is the workplace enemy
How many offices really keep their work-hours pegged on a steady 9 to 5 grind? Why do we hear of so many cases of burnt out employees? Employee burnout is a form of psychological, physical, and emotional exhaustion from a series of toll-taking incidents in the...
Wi-fi and genetic mutations
British journal The Times featured a story on parents pushing for the dismantling of wi-fi infrastructure in schools as reports have indicated the dangers of 801.11 radio. The article cites the cause of parental concern: ...low levels of microwave radiation emitted by...
Casino Royale is the Batman Begins
I confess, I am a Bond fan. I spent countless summers glued to the couch, watching Bond movies from Dr. No to The Living Daylights on VCR. When Pierce Brosnan finally dropped associations from being 007, it was a wild guess what the franchise had to offer next. We all...
The meager yuppie salary and expenses
Being a self-supporting student back in college and having the experience of a young urban professional for the past couple of years, I have learned a great deal about handling finances. Back in my college days, I had to budget my tuition, daily allowance, and leisure...
Vista pushes consumers closer to the edge
I do not like what Microsoft is doing with its impending release of Vista. I wrote an article a while back on the requirements of Microsoft's latest OS. Vista requires more powerful hardware to run and a number of people, including colleagues have been flabbergasted...