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Entries from June 2008

It is Diablo III - So the Wait is Over?

June 30th, 2008 · 4 Comments · For the Geeks

I seldom blog about video gaming but this one is big.  The Diablo franchise has a new installment, and from one video I have watched, it’s a quantum leap.  The graphic is jaw dropping and we can now realistically interact with the environment such as the collapse of the structures as we battle.  The control for the [...]

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Gecko in the Sky: One Man’s Pest is Another Man’s Pet

June 29th, 2008 · 16 Comments · I See I Write

O lovely creatures that roam my home and keep the bad insects in check.  I can’t comprehend why some would smash your species into blood and gore, spilling guts on the walls and on the floors.  I would never do that.  Uh-ah, never crossed my mind.
At times I see some of you in my kitchen, [...]

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10 Promises to My Dog - A Sweet Japanese Movie That Has Mass Appeal

June 27th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews

Ask ten people who have or had dogs as their companions and you may hear ten unique, at times breathtaking stories.  Without giving out any spoilers, “10 Promises to My Dog” is not one of those typical Hollywood films that involve a dog that saves the world.  There is no adventure of that sort.  Instead, [...]

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Of Dr. Nanorobot, Human Power Plant, Chip Implant, Eyeset, and More - My First V-blog (Prelude) Episode 4

June 25th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Whacky Thoughts

I can be a futurist.  I see a future that our bodies will be repaired by robots of nano-scale in the comfort of our home, bulky televisions are things of the past and instead, we will have our own Eyeset (think headset).  Walking through the building entrances, office doors, and immigration checkpoints without the need [...]

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Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu - Mozart Violin Sonatas

June 23rd, 2008 · 23 Comments · Classical, Music Reviews

It is of great pleasure that I finally get down to writing a blog entry on classical music.  When there is something that timeless, it’s easy to put the idea off to another day, and another day.  Most of you may not know that deep inside of this metal head, rocker wannabe of mine is [...]

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Gearing Up for Sunday Jamming Session

June 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Diary

I don’t do any team sport.  I wonder what players would do one day before, say, a football practice.  My guitarist Jason wants to check out my new toy.  Not just any guitar amp and effect processor but one that comes with a - hold your breath - VOX Valve Reactor.  So he suggested a Sunday jamming [...]

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Marketing Metaphoria by Gerald Zaltman and Linsay Zaltman - A Book for the Marketers and More

June 20th, 2008 · 13 Comments · Book Reviews, Non-Fiction

I beat the book by arriving at the conclusion that “Marketing Metaphoria” has a much wider application way before I’ve reached the final chapter.  Marketers who wish to reveal the minds of the consumers will certainly find this book useful (Which marketer doesn’t wish that?).  Even if you don’t work directly in the line of marketing, [...]

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The Incredible Hulk - Reload

June 18th, 2008 · 10 Comments · Action & Thriller, Movie Reviews

It’s been a crazy time at work these days so I wanted some solid entertainment.  For the lack of choices, I proposed watching “The Incredible Hulk” to my Movie Review Squad and unanimously, both TK and Cynthia loved my choice because of Edward Norton.
Edward Norton as the Hulk?!  What happens to my Hector of Troy?!
OK, I [...]

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The Cycle of Learning and Sharing: Why Be a Caterpillar When You Can be a Butterfly? - My First V-blog (Prelude) Episode 3

June 15th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Experience Sharing

I love to learn; I love finding something new to learn; more so, I love to share what I’ve learned.
In my upcoming video blog, I talk about one memorable childhood moment I had with my dad.  I thought I only had one.  But I was wrong.  There are more.
We bred butterflies, inside a glass container.  A [...]

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Mai Kuraki (倉木麻衣) - One Life - Quite Possibly Her Spiciest Piece of Work

June 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · J Pop, Music Reviews

I made a promise to myself that I will contribute my thought on Mai Kuraki’s 7th album to the online community back in March this year.  Her albums don’t come cheap.  The RRP are S$72 (USD 52) and S$52 (USD 38) after discount.  And you can’t pick a random Japanese album to sample in HMV.  So what I [...]

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