Xin Nian Kuai Le!!!

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“Pinag aawayan nyo lang ang kickback ninyo!” blurted Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in one of the sessions of the ZTE Broadband Scandal.

Nothing more can be farther from the truth, as we Filipinos witness the ousting of House of Representatives speaker Jose de Venecia, following a move by Palawan Representative Abraham Kahlil Mitra. As of writing, the votes are at 143 to 32, in favor of declaring the Speakership vacant. Prior to this, JDV was given the chance to air his sentiments, and he did so for 58 minutes (although he was only given 10 minutes). As he emotionally described (with accompanying slams to the table) his contributions to the society and how he supported the past presidents, including GMA, I could not help but be amused.
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Drink
But only with the right company.

Smoke
But only the good stuff.

Gamble
But only what you can afford to loose.

Dive. Plunge. Risk.

But always, always, always
Remember to quit while you still can.

– Dennison Uy
January 2008

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There is something good about being confident in one’s knowledge.
But I pity the know-it-all who, blinded by his own conviction, has lost respect for a fellow’s differences.

The moment the self is placed on a pedestal,
the moment one ceases to listen,
the moment arrogance is valued over respect,
Knowledge becomes worthless.

For the value of knowledge is always relative.
It is never absolute.

Dennison Uy
01/31/2008

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Finally, PayPal has added support for withdrawals to Philippine banks!

Some interesting facts from the article:

How long does it take for funds to reach my bank account?
It typically takes 5-7 business days. However, depending on your bank’s policies, it may take longer.

Are there any minimum or maximum withdrawal amounts?
No, once you are a verified PayPal member, there are no minimum withdrawal amounts or maximum withdrawal amounts. However, non-verified PayPal members will not be permitted to make withdrawals of any amount. Learn more about verification.

Can I withdraw US Dollars to a US Dollar denominated Philippine or Indonesian bank account?
No. At this time, PayPal only supports withdrawal to Peso or Rupiah bank accounts located in the Philippines or Indonesia. However, you can withdraw funds in US Dollars, if you have a United States bank account. Add a United States bank account to your PayPal account now.

How much does it cost?
For Philippine users, withdrawals of PHP 7,000 or more are free. For withdrawal amounts less than PHP 7,000 there will be a fee of PHP 50.

Foreign exchange fees may also apply. Check our schedule of fees for details. Please note that some banks charge their customers a fee for electronic funds transfers. PayPal can make no assurances that you will not be charged by your bank. Please ask your bank whether it charges for electronic fund transfers before you initiate a withdrawal.

Below are screenshots taken from my own account:
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I found it strange that so many people do not know about it yet, but you can actually call 1-800 numbers using a free Skype account! Of course you can also do this using a landline, but there may be instances where you would like to place a call using your computer:

1. International calls are disabled or locked by a PIN# and you do not know the unlock code
2. You want to record your call
3. You want to do a conference call with another Skype user
4. It is easier for you to connect a headset to your computer than to reach for the phone, in which case you may be a geek
5. You simply prefer to do things over the “Intarweb” with a “computar”, in which case you are a geek

Here’s a sample screenshot of a call that I just made using my free Skype account:

Happy calling!

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Radiohead is just too awesome. What time scale is this on? 15/8? It takes real skill to play, even Phil (the drummer) can be seen counting from time to time to keep up with the beat.

Technorati Tags: radiohead, 15 step, video, in rainbows, music

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So I went to Cebu to celebrate Sinulog this January 2008. Maybe I’ll write a full post of my experience soon but in the meantime check out my photos.

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I never strive to be better than anybody but myself.
There will always be someone out there better than me,
But against myself I will always be the best.

Dennison Uy
December 26, 2007

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He was found naked and unresponsive by the floor beside his bed by the housekeeper. There were pills found in the vicinity, leading majority of news sources to speculate that he died of drug overdose. On the other hand, he supposedly was sick with pneumonia at the time. Whatever the cause of his death, there is no denying that he was one brilliant and talented actor, and that at 28 he was just too young to die.

Rest in peace, Heath.

Links to news articles:

• ABC News: Heath Ledger dead
• CNN: Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28

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