Astro Boy

I recently played the newest Astro Boy game on the Game Boy Advance, and like the original Astro Boy animé series, it is about a young robot with a “soul” (called the Omega Factor) working to make the world a better place for humans and robots to coexist. The planet Earth of the Astro universe is a technologically advanced one, with human-looking robots, and the available technology can make life infinitely better for all – or end all life. Here, a war between robots and humans occur, with the robots eventually becoming victorious, but with almost 80% of the Earth becoming a wasteland. Horrified at the outcome, Astro transcends time and travels back to the past, and ultimately changes the flow of time by convincing several key persons and robots not to go to war with each other.

In our world, technological advancement is much like the one in Astro’s world. It can make life infinitely better, or it can ultimately destroy it. In less dramatic terms, technology can assist and facilitate our day-to-day activities, but it can also hinder our progress as persons. If we put technology to good use, then we may be able to help other people by providing them a better chance at living their lives.

Sometimes it’s funny how we can learn so much from the Japanese animés. My theory is that, after the Second World War, the Japanese have developed a new, profound sense of life, and they wish to spread this lesson to everyone everywhere through their animé shows. After all, it’s so much easier to broadcast a message using animé. Plus, it’s much more entertaining.

Editorial

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GTO is about a former biker gang member, Eikichi Onizuka, who applied to a private institution and became a teacher. Onizuka, while being slightly, err, academically-challenged, is a spirited and dedicated person who thinks more about the welfare of his students and places it above his own. At first, his class, the most notorious class in the whole school, plot to kick him out. But, as time went on, his students came to terms and started to become close to him.

At times, Onizuka's antics earn the ire of the head teacher Uchiyamada, his co-teachers, and at one point or another, the parents of his students. In his quest to become the Great Teacher Onizuka, he jumped from tops of buildings, stood in the path of monster trucks barreling down at breakneck speed, demolished walls between rooms, all for the sake of his students.
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Now, I wasn't able to finish watching GTO on my computer, because my CD-ROM wasn't able to read the CD with the final episode. It's already at the point where Onizuka's fate as a teacher in the Musashi Seirin Academy is already in jeopardy due to his actions against students of a rival school, who had beaten up a student of his.

Sometimes I can't help but think, "What if I had a teacher like Onizuka?" Sure, he's like a big dumb ox, but he teaches the most important lesson in life - that there will always be someone who will be there to help you, to cheer you on, to fight for you, to fight together with you, to support you. Having a teacher like Onizuka will make for some very entertaining afternoons, with his antics.
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While writing about GTO, I realized something: the workplace isn't much different from Musashi Seirin. In the workplace, you'll see the tyrannical and narrowminded Uchiyamadas, the Nakamatas who suck up to the Uchiyamadas, the Teshigawaras. There will also be the Nanakos, the Kikuchis, the Yoshikawas, the Murais, the Aizawas, the Tomokos, the Fuyutsukis - but most importantly, the lessons that the Great Teacher Onizuka has imparted will apply as well - There will always be someone to support you; Learn to like yourself before you expect others to like you; Bullying others is not a good outlet for pent-up stress. After all, the workplace is similar to the school - It's still the same old jungle however you choose to walk through it.

Which Resident Evil Character Am I?

At times you can be conceided and annoying about it. You just love the women and make sure everyone knows it. You are still a good person, who will do the right thing and who cares for others. You like to keep your humor in tough situations and you feel the need to goof around to smooth things along. But also in tough situations, you're prepared to kick some major ass. You are Carlos Oliviera.


Which main Resident Evil Character are you like and why?
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Survey Survey

Just something I picked up from Gaget, and I think also from Joey...

Random 10 Songs:
Let's Get Retarded - Black Eyed Peas
November Rain - Guns n Roses
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Jeremy - Pearl Jam
Make Love Listen to the Music - Room 5
Harder to Breathe - Maroon 5
Eyes on Me - Faye Wong
Word Life - John Cena
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
White Flag - Dido

What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
A little over a hundred mp3s, plus eight or nine hundred more on CDs

The last CD you bought?
Two blank CD-Rs

Five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
You'll Be Safe Here - Rivermaya
Misty - Johnny Mathis
The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Buble
Alive - Pearl Jam
Gloomy Sunday - Sarah Brightman

Who are you going to pass this stick to?
(1) Rey
(2) Donna
(3) Mommy Mhy

Of Hearts and Bombs

The following is a message I picked up on Friendster's bulletin board regarding the recent Valentine's Day bus bombings at General Santos and Makati. How people could plan to do such acts is beyond me.
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Two passenger buses were blown up yesterday in
separate locations, one in Gen. Santos and
another in Makati. At least three people were killed
in each one and several others were wounded. It
makes one think what kind of a heart a person
would have to be able to do such a horrible act and
much more to people they do not even know. In
their effort to send out whatever message they
wished to impart, they've snuffed out the lives of
people who have families, friends and loved ones
who will grieve their unnecessary and untimely
loss with the bitterness of knowing that there was
no real reason for them to die. The Abusayaff has
already claimed responsibility for the bombing. If
you believe that what monsters that they are
deserve to die, then repost this as a testament to
that belief.

Let every post and repost mean agonizing and
torturous death to one of each of those who
perpetrated the gruesome act. Let it be reposted
until enough hearts cruel enough to want cruel
men to die have wished them to do so. Repost this
only if you truly wish for their demise.
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Valentine's Day is supposed to be a day for celebration, for celebrating the one thing that unites all people on the planet - love. It wasn't meant to be a day of destruction. It certainly wasn't meant to be a day for mourning, which was what happened just four days ago.

Random

You Have A Type B+ Personality

B+ You're a pro at going with the flow You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer A total joy to be around, people crave your stability. While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity. Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done You're passionate - just selective about your passions

Do You Have a Type A Personality?

I Wish I Can Share All The Joy That's in My Heart

Sana'y masabi sa awit kong ito. Lahat ng ninanais nitong puso ko. Sana saan man patungo sa buhay May pag-ibig, may pag-asa, may saya at saysay. Sana sa bawat sandali'y matikman pa Sarap ng pagsasama, at simpleng ligaya. Sana bawa't araw laging may saya Laging may ngiti, laging kasama ka [Sana] Kasama ka sa saya ng buhay. Kasama ka't kahawak ang kamay. At sa bawat himig, sana marinig mo [Pag magkasama] isang awit ng puso. Sana sa bawat sandali'y matikman pa Sarap ng pagsasama, at simpleng ligaya. Tara na, sakyan lang, malay mo. Andiyan lang, andiyan lang ang hinahanap mo. Andiyan lang, andiyan lang ang hinahanap mo.

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This has got to be one of the best songs I've heard for this year. As Joey said, it speaks of hope, not only for our selves, but for the whole world. Just think, if one girl may inspire the world, imagine what would happen if the people who got inspired by this stood up and started changing the world into an infinitely better place for everyone. I wish I can share all the joy that's in my heart.

Top 10 Searches in My Friendster Network

10. Nokia Camera Phones
Nokia's one of the biggest names today when it comes to camera phones. But searching for it on Friendster?

9. Free MP3 Songs
Does the concept of free MP3 songs violate the concept of intellectual property rights? (I might've had too much dosage of our Computer Ethics class)

8. Louis Vuitton Bags
A bag is a bag is a bag is a bag. What's with Louis Vuitton bags anyway? I don't have anything against people who have these bags or think about having these bags, but in today's times, wouldn't it be more practical to think about functionality and durability instead of brand names?

7. Free Ringtones
Again with the "Personalize your mobile phone" craze. Not to worry though, since this is something which will still last for a while. (And no, I don't want to hear your latest "Krystala" or "Mulawin" or "Yeye Vonnel" ringtone)

6. Tips on Flirting
#1 - Make eye contact. #2 - Smile. #3 - Be confident in yourself.
Do you really have to get tips about flirting from other people? Okay, sure, some might claim to have been there and have done that, but it is your own experiences that will always count, for flirting does not always have guaranteed results.

5. Zodiac Love Match
Kinda pathetic, if you ask me. Again, refer to #6 - it's almost the same thing. Bottom line - there are no guarantees in life and love. But what the hell - as long as you're not hurting anyone, then by all means, go for it.

4. Latest Nokia Mobile Phones
3210 - old school. 3310 - somewhat old school. 7610 - hip. 7260 - trendy.
The list goes on and on... This is why Nokia's been making a lot of money from the Philippine market.

3. Louis Vuitton
Fashion icon? Vainglorious, despotic designer? The choice is yours.

2. How to Win an Ex Back
Do you really want to win an ex back? I agree with another comment regarding this: "You should search for 'How to Win an XBOX' or something."

1. Download MSN Messenger 8.0
Oh for heaven's sake, go to MSN.com and download MSN Messenger there. I don't guarantee it being there, but I can guarantee you one thing - it sure cannot be found on Friendster.

Whatever Things Part 2

You Are Tequilla

When you drink, you're serious about getting drunk! You'll take any shot that's offered up to you... Even if it tastes like sock sweat! And you're never afraid of eating the worm.

What alcoholic drink are you?

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{See above} Just the way I like it. Err, except for the part about taking anything even if it tastes like sock sweat...

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After a long while, I got the chance to talk to Donna, and I'm really really happy for her. She just told me the news while we were chatting on YM, and of course I'm glad to hear what she had to say.

Just goes to show I've been out of touch for so long... Tagal kong in hiatus eh...

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You are 80% Aquarius

How much do you match your zodiac sign?

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I'm turning 21 next week, but I have a question: Can I just postpone my birthday? I want to spend the last few days of my 20th year differently, without the stresses that comes with writing an undergraduate thesis, or the stresses that come from various administrative officials.

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Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence

You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well. An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly. You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view. A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary. You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

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Last na 'to...

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You Are 20 Years Old

20 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?