Free live streaming of Beijing Olympics
For those who are wary of local TV coverage, or are just caught by work and can’t watch it on the telly, the Olympic Games will be available to everyone via live streaming.
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Paris Hilton parodies John McCain’s celebrity ad
Paris Hilton has shot back, through a parody, at Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s ad painting Democratic contender Barack Obama as a mere celebrity like her. McCain defended the ad below, saying he was “proud” of it:
MoreRick Astley and Roderick Paulate, together!
Rick Astley was sooooo hit many years ago. At Manila Science, we have a friend who idolizes him so much that he was always ready to smash the face of anyone who dares insult Rick Astley or any of his songs. Sadly, that friend is now in the States and missed Rick Astley’s recent concert […]
MoreAGHAM: State of Philippine science and technology
AGHAM, the Samahan ng mga Nagtataguyod ng Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Sambayanan, is a group of activist scientists and technologists. Its leaders are co-convenors of TXTPower. I am proud to be associated with and to work with them. In celebration of AGHAM’s ninth anniversary last Thursday, here are four videos on the state of […]
MoreMedardo Roda and Japanese unionists remember Crispin Beltran
At the tribute led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, PISTON honorary chair Medardo Roda made a dramatic visit to his friend. Upon reaching the casket and seeing his old friend, Ka Roda wept. The strong bond between the two former taxi drivers who became leaders of their respective organizations was palpable. Ka Roda even tried […]
MoreRocky Beltran indeed!
Ina reveals another side of Ka Bel: He also showed that he could clown around and that he loved boxing. Reposted from Ina’s latest blog entry titled Rocky Beltran:
MoreErmita called a ‘berdugo’ at PUP graduation rites
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita got a surprise from students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Instead of a “warm welcome”, some graduating students staged a protest as he started his keynote speech. Ermita was dumbfounded, as you can see from this video: This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories […]
MoreVideo on military abuses against farmers in Cagayan Valley
From the far north, the Cagayan Valley, is this video that creatively exposes abuses being suffered by the people there. I hope incidence of human rights abuses against farmers is factored in in the discussions why we have a rice crisis:
MorePhilippines faces UN Human Rights Council today
The Arroyo government’s 44-member delegation led by Exective Secretary Eduardo Ermita will face the United Nations Human Rights Council for the country’s first-ever “universal periodic review” of its rights record and compliance with rights-related treaties and other international obligations. Days before, the Philippine UPR Watch and OFW organizations started last-ditch lobbying efforts to expose what […]
MorePSP players won’t throw away this ‘PATAPON’
Avid Filipino Playstation Portable (PSP) players have a new addiction: Its a game called “Patapon” — but don’t let the name fool you. Its a completely addicting game, especially as I have noticed my partner spending long hours playing it. The new addiction is also spreading in the handheld-crazy US, according to media reports.
MoreNew videos on Asus EEE PC and its rival Everex Cloudbook
Find out below how the Asus EEE PC compares with the Everex Cloudbook in the area of boot-up. Just how quickly (or slowly) either one “wakes” up and gets ready for you to use: NotebookReview.com also noticed the same difference in speed:
MoreNew political ringtones on NBN-ZTE and Jun Lozada
Thanks to the creativity of Pinoys, we can now find, download and use new political ringtones that express our disgust and outrage over the Arroyo administration’s corruption. Here are two of several I’ve found:
MoreVideo blogging as the wave of the future
I have to agree with Erwin Oliva who, writing for the Inquirer.net, says that videos have become a new way for Filipinos to express themselves Blogging is here, but video blogging is pushing the bounds even more. Nowadays, YouTube videos and videos solicited from the public have complemented standard news reports of professional outfits such […]
MoreJoo and Tonyo’s smartphone craze
I joined friend Joo buy a new phone yesterday. She was so impressed by my Nokia E61 when we met the other night and that her old cellphone just quit on her. Its hard to not like the E61 if you’re a writer or a manager. It has all the connectivity options: GPRS, 3G, WIFI, […]
MoreSoon: Skype on PSP
The PSP can soon make calls via Skype! Required: 1) Firmware update; and 2) PSP headset. The headset will be available in February. Nakakaingget!
MoreObama wins in Iowa, trounces Hillary
I’ve also been quietly following the quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, and I am amazed by the outcome of the Iowa caucuses which resulted in a big and decisive win for Barack Obama. Watch Obama’s victory speech here or watch the YouTube video below: Hillary Clinton placed third — after erstwhile vice presidential candidate […]
MoreGaming, possible on EEE PC!
Michael Kwan of Mobile Magazine, and Gary Cutlack of Tech Digest have good news for EEE PC users who wish that their small notebooks have gaming capability. Michael reminds us though that: There are limitations to the Eee PC and its gaming abilities, of course. For starters, it can only run Half-Life 2 at a […]
MoreTinker with your EEE PC: Add built-in 3G/HSDPA, touchscreen capabilities
Those who wish to expand connectivity options for the EEE PC should refer to this new trick which helps you give it built-in 3G-HSDPA capability. This is a bit dated, but very noteworthy: Someone has made an EEE PC have touchscreen capability. Both links added to Complete Links on the EEE PC.
MoreWindows XP runs fast on the EEE PC!
A user shows in a YouTube video how fast Windows XP runs on an EEE PC. But I still suggest that you keep the Xandros OS, or upgrade to Xubuntu+Compiz.
MoreFilipino bloggers ogle at EEE PC in YouTube video
Over at YouTube, seav80 posted this video showing Filipino bloggers ogling and playing around a black EEE PC:
MoreYoutube and MTV videos on HIV/AIDS
As part of tonyocruz.com’s commemoration of World AIDS Day 2007, here’s a collection of some shorts on ADIS/HIV. Some are shocking, some are funny. MTV’s Staying Alive campaign also produced the following videos: Bakery Lollipop Class Laundry Pharmacy
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