Monthly Archives: November 2007

An Impressive Show Of Farce

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

But first before I launch into my tirade, imagine how it feels like to be an active Marine in the military these days. First, you're sent off to Basilan or Jolo to fight equally if not better equipped than you, … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Writing Machine

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

This post is about my eternal search for a laptop as a writing machine, as opposed to a coding machine, gaming machine or whatever - else machine. First, the best so far. To date, nothing I've tried, and I've tried … Continue reading →

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Fools Rush In Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

I really enjoyed reading Fools Rush In, Nina Munk's research on the gargantuan AOL - Time Warner fiasco of the late 90's and early 2000s. There is no better way, I think for a person to understand the Internet Bubble … Continue reading →

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Two Issues For Today’s Post

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

One : Do not buy a Motorola C651 cellfone. It is a constantly hanging piece of crap. Two : With a budget of only P1k, I am looking for another cellphone that will serve as a '2nd phone', mainly for … Continue reading →

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Lust, Caution Movie Review

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

From the moment that I first saw the movie's preview I had determined that I wasn't going to miss it, and when I finally watched it it just went ahead and exceeded all expectations. Lust, Caution (Se, Jie) is an … Continue reading →

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PLUG Meeting Notes

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

Note: In lieu of PLUG's website, which is still to be reestablished, I am posting herewith notes of our meeting last 11.09.07 at Bo's Coffee Robinson's Galleria. The following attended the meeting (loosely referred to as 'the group' below): Ryan … Continue reading →

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Oh Lord, won’t you give me $30,000.00?*

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

I just read this article talking about an internet startup involving a girl and her boyfriend in New York. Of course, the word 'internet startup' interests me, but when I read it involved just two people, a girl and her … Continue reading →

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Kikay Exchange’s Breakthrough Day

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

Our baby had an important day yesterday, Nov. 9th, for the first time registering 617 unique hits, the most ever in one day. So let me just say it: Our little baby is now a lady :). Urk. Anyway, the … Continue reading →

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aaand we’re back! (again)

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Gabriel Mercado

Finally found a good enough host for this blog, and Movie Exchange as well, which we are now re-christening as (drumroll please...): flickmaniac.com awww yeah. I admit there was a point when I was wondering if I was even gonna … Continue reading →

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You gotta love Manong Masahista

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Gabriel

I played a lot of ball most of the afternoon. As a result I'm completely bushed and aching all over, but overall I feel great. I outlasted a lot of guys mostly because, I think, I managed to get a … Continue reading →

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