There’s been a lot of optimism going around with the free agency acquisition of four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace by the Chicago Bulls. Wallace’s tremendous weak-side defense and tenacious rebounding, as well as his veteran leadership and laudable work ethic are seen as major upgrades to the young core of Chicago.
However, many [...]
Wallace Deal Official; But Are The Bulls Better?
Why (most) Pinoy Politicians Won’t Blog
In a recent entry in his blog, Davao Councilor Peter Lavina correctly (IMHO) points out that the internet (in this case blogging) has the potential to affect politics; however Dr. Ronald Meinardus (et al) put forth some interesting reasons why politicians don’t blog, namely:
Mang-aawit ng Kanyang Panahon – Heber Bartolome
Heber Bartolome is the voice and soul behind legendary protest folk-rock band Banyuhay, who gained immortality with the unforgettable phrase: “Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi kano, wag kang mahihiya, kung ang ilong mo ay pango.†He sang songs of protest, but never angrily. He is punk without the whine of self-pity. Hardcore without the idiocy [...]
It’s a boy!
Just got a text message from my brother. He just got back from a checkup with his wife and the ultrasound shows that they’ll be having boy! Estimated due date is from October 4 to 11. Congrats nong!
The Detroit Collapse; His Hairness in Chicago
A year ago they were primed to go back to the NBA Finals and avenge their loss to the Spurs. But a month ago, neither Detroit nor San Antonio were in contention for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and we were introduced to the Wade era. The future, as they say, will never be the same [...]
The Guitar Blog
I’ve been itching to do this for a long time now, and alternating from being sick to being unemployed, I finally have the time to do it. Presenting, the Guitar Blog, where I talk about, well, music in general, guitars in particular. I’m also gonna be doing something I call Single Song Breakdown, where I [...]
Superman Returns… to Mediocrity
Warning: Some Spoilers Ahead
Imagine, if you will, being a Superman fan. In the Age of Anime.
It doesn’t paint a pretty picture, no matter how you tilt the frame. And things haven’t been good for the Man of Steel in decades.
It probably began with the Denny O’Neal – Neil Adams run on Green Lantern/Green Arrow in [...]
Pacquiao Wins, Larios Classy in Defeat
In a moment of clarity, and for the first time in the fight, Oscar Larios knew exactly what he had to do. Lashing out with a left hook and following up with a spearing right, he had Manny Pacquiao, the reigning WBC International super featherweight champ, on the ropes early in the third round.
Unfortunately, all [...]
