New study that debunks myths about the dangers of the internet says that “The internet may not be as risky as a lot of other things that parents do without concern, such as driving kids to the mall and leaving them there for two hours.” The article is Online Predators and their Victims, published in ... (more)
Protest march: alleged rape of Filipina in Okinawa
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
American soldiers allegedly raped a Japanese and a Filipina in Okinawa. When I saw the video footage of the protest march, my immediate reaction was to wonder why the protest had been staged when the rape is a mere allegation at this point and is still under investigation. To say that the march was premature ... (more)
Rainbow colors
Posted on March 7, 2008 · 15 Comments
At rest or in use, the light on the underside of this optical mouse changes color every few seconds. The seven colors of the rainbow, actually, according to the box although the two shades of pink kinda look the same so I didn’t bother taking separate photos. And pink isn’t even a rainbow color. Sam ... (more)
Poverty is Gloria Arroyo’s fault
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
From the Financial Times: The Philippines’ poverty rate has risen for the first time since the Asian financial crisis, according to a new government report that deals a blow to Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s plans to halve the ranks of the country’s poor. At the rate that the poor reproduce, and I’m talking about non-stop child ... (more)
Boycott pirated DVDs, end insurgency
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
MANILA, March 6 (Reuters) – Proceeds from the sale of counterfeit cigarettes, medicines, CDs and DVDs that are regularly smuggled into the southern Philippines could be helping fund al Qaeda-linked militants in the region, a security expert said on Thursday.Jeffrey Williams, managing director of private security and investigation firm Orion Support Inc., warned innocent purchases ... (more)
McCain’s statement on autism
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
There is an opinion going around that it was Sen. John McCain’s statement that once again triggered the controversy that thimerosal-laden vaccine is the cause of autism. Actually, if we follow the timeline given in the media, it was a court decision that seems to have sparked MacCain’s statement. There have been a number of ... (more)
Char sui (Chinese barbecue sauce)
Posted on March 6, 2008 · 8 Comments
My husband came home last night with a kilo of pork tenderloin and I knew I was going to cook them a la Chinese asado. You know, the thinly sliced pork served as an appetizer in Chinese restaurants. These reddish rimmed and highly seasoned meat is served as a stand alone appetizer or as part of the cold meat platter. In the latter case, it is served with duck or chicken, pickled seaweeds, century eggs and suckling pig.
The marinade for the pork is called char sui sauce. You can buy char sui sauce in jars or you can make your own.
Choosing a free video hosting service
Posted on March 6, 2008 ·
This video of Pepper was taken with my cell phone. I know the resolution isn’t good, I resized it so that there is no pixellation. It’s really just a sample and not meant to be a stand-alone video entry. I’ve been checking out the available free video hosting services out there, comparing the speed at ... (more)
How many memoirs are true stories?
Posted on March 6, 2008 ·
The full text of my opinion column today, “How many memoirs are true stories?”: In the case of Margaret Jones’ Love and Consequences, the memoir of a half-white and half-Native American girl who ran drugs and lived in foster homes, the word truth does not apply. After all the critical acclaim and the sale of ... (more)
Looking forward to the summer
Posted on March 6, 2008 · 24 Comments
I never thought I’d say that. Ever. I hate the summer heat. I dislike the humidity. I dislike how the electric bill gets bloated. I dislike feeling guilty turning on the aircon in the middle of the day. But it’s been a heck of a year and I can’t wait for the schoolyear to end ... (more)
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