It's time for a revamp!
We've been working on the current version of www.hanapbahay.com.ph for a while now, and it's time to modify certain things as we begin to prepare and plan for a sales and marketing drive. If you've never gone to the site of our entrepreneurial venture... drop by!
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
Well, if it ever gets made, I probably will! However, it's gotten a step closer to reality... check out the website for the movie here.
Weekend review: Isle, Pamanhikan, a baptism, a birthday celebration, and The Phantom (of the Opera)
Oh yes, a brutal "episode" of the ongoing Isle campaign. My character faced a nasty dragon (huge, nasty, with several breath weapons it delighted in using all at once), ran away like a scared child (along with the other members of the party), and was skewered by a sword called Weary (one of the 7 seven nasty, Craft-hating swords).
The Pamanhikan was a little nerve-wracking at the beginning, but at Prince Albert the conversation finally relaxed, and amusing little anecdotes shared between the in-laws (and the couple-to-be) allowed both sides to get some insight into the others' lives. Great food too!
The baptism (of Vincent Binhi Malaya) was fun, the child was unnaturally well-behaved (according to his mother), and charmed everyone by reaching out to grasp the priest's hand while a benediction was prayed over the child. After the baptism, however, the Jakjak Incredible look-alike soon threw tantrums, only to to be placated by the more... ahem... rotund members of the ninongs, ninangs, and well-wishers in attendance.
The birthday was surprisingly entertaining, due to the presence of the CQuest Usual Suspects. Kate & I enjoyed kibbitzing with Marco (who bought the same gift we did, darn it), Jason, Camille, Vinnie and the parents of Princess "I don't have any powers" Sage when the could get away from their parental duties.
The Phantom was enjoyable, though the voice of the Phantom was a distinct let-down. It was only near the end that I could understand their vocal choice for the Phantom, but even then I felt that a stronger voice should have been used especially during the "Music of the Night" segment. Some exposition scenes were painful to watch, particularly when similar exposition occurs later in the movie to reiterate what the audience may have forgotten.
All-in-all, an enjoyable weekend spent with my mahaw...
Well, if it ever gets made, I probably will! However, it's gotten a step closer to reality... check out the website for the movie here.
Weekend review: Isle, Pamanhikan, a baptism, a birthday celebration, and The Phantom (of the Opera)
Oh yes, a brutal "episode" of the ongoing Isle campaign. My character faced a nasty dragon (huge, nasty, with several breath weapons it delighted in using all at once), ran away like a scared child (along with the other members of the party), and was skewered by a sword called Weary (one of the 7 seven nasty, Craft-hating swords).
The Pamanhikan was a little nerve-wracking at the beginning, but at Prince Albert the conversation finally relaxed, and amusing little anecdotes shared between the in-laws (and the couple-to-be) allowed both sides to get some insight into the others' lives. Great food too!
The baptism (of Vincent Binhi Malaya) was fun, the child was unnaturally well-behaved (according to his mother), and charmed everyone by reaching out to grasp the priest's hand while a benediction was prayed over the child. After the baptism, however, the Jakjak Incredible look-alike soon threw tantrums, only to to be placated by the more... ahem... rotund members of the ninongs, ninangs, and well-wishers in attendance.
The birthday was surprisingly entertaining, due to the presence of the CQuest Usual Suspects. Kate & I enjoyed kibbitzing with Marco (who bought the same gift we did, darn it), Jason, Camille, Vinnie and the parents of Princess "I don't have any powers" Sage when the could get away from their parental duties.
The Phantom was enjoyable, though the voice of the Phantom was a distinct let-down. It was only near the end that I could understand their vocal choice for the Phantom, but even then I felt that a stronger voice should have been used especially during the "Music of the Night" segment. Some exposition scenes were painful to watch, particularly when similar exposition occurs later in the movie to reiterate what the audience may have forgotten.
All-in-all, an enjoyable weekend spent with my mahaw...
Planetary #22
I really enjoy this series. Like everyone else, I dislike the irregularity of releases.
Part of the attraction for me is the attempt to tie all these different genres of comics, novels, movies and serials together into a fascinating universe. I loved the idea of Island Zero (where I believe the shiftship is probably located), the HK Ghost Cop was just too cool for words. The Pulp characters and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen equivalent and the Jules Verne homages all mesh together for a fascinating romp...
... the whacked-out science sometimes fascinates me, sometimes irks me.
But all-in-all... excellent work!
I really enjoy this series. Like everyone else, I dislike the irregularity of releases.
Part of the attraction for me is the attempt to tie all these different genres of comics, novels, movies and serials together into a fascinating universe. I loved the idea of Island Zero (where I believe the shiftship is probably located), the HK Ghost Cop was just too cool for words. The Pulp characters and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen equivalent and the Jules Verne homages all mesh together for a fascinating romp...
... the whacked-out science sometimes fascinates me, sometimes irks me.
But all-in-all... excellent work!
1602, American Gods, Neverwhere...
I found this little paragraph on the web from a link passed to me...
I found this little paragraph on the web from a link passed to me...
Incidentally, I'm trying to organise (well, I'm not actually doing the organising) the promised signings in the Phillipines and Singapore before or after the Melbourne convention and Australian book signings this summer. The signing in the Philippines looks like it's happening, but I'm not sure about the Singapore one, as originally I was going be brought in with Dave McKean by the British Council, a plan that was scuppered by MirrorMask, and now I'm not really sure who to talk to. (If anyone in Singapore has any bright ideas, feel free to let me know.)That's from some dude named Neil Gaiman.
Oshiasu - The Revered Wild Scholar King!
Yes, this is the "japanese" translation of my last name. See?
What about my first name? It's Wild Spirit-Air-Mountain Strike!
Beware the Wild Spirit-Air-Mountain Strike of the Revered Wild Scholar King!
Find out your name here.
Yes, this is the "japanese" translation of my last name. See?
What about my first name? It's Wild Spirit-Air-Mountain Strike!
Beware the Wild Spirit-Air-Mountain Strike of the Revered Wild Scholar King!
Find out your name here.
And now... for something completely different
A funny little animation link. Go and see! Bunnies... and has everyone else had more sex than me? It'll make sense...
A funny little animation link. Go and see! Bunnies... and has everyone else had more sex than me? It'll make sense...
Rings and Things
Never thought that buying a ring or having one made would be so complex! Not only do you have to get the size of the ring right, you also have to take into consideration the metal (yellow or white gold), the design (thick or thin, fancy, raised stone, embedded or whatever the correct terms are), and the stones too!
The final design I chose was similar to a lot of engagement rings I'd seen... the classic narrow band with a slightly raised stone. However, I also asked that the design I'd seen on some rings my Mom gave me be put in it... a line of teeny diamonds running down the center of the ring.
It turned out really nice, and I'm glad. It'll match the wedding ring designs too... hehe.
Turns out that was a consideration, since the traditional way of wearing engagement rings after you're married is to wear both the engagement ring and the wedding ring. In our case, I think that it's just going to be some added flexibility for my mahaw.
Never thought that buying a ring or having one made would be so complex! Not only do you have to get the size of the ring right, you also have to take into consideration the metal (yellow or white gold), the design (thick or thin, fancy, raised stone, embedded or whatever the correct terms are), and the stones too!
The final design I chose was similar to a lot of engagement rings I'd seen... the classic narrow band with a slightly raised stone. However, I also asked that the design I'd seen on some rings my Mom gave me be put in it... a line of teeny diamonds running down the center of the ring.
It turned out really nice, and I'm glad. It'll match the wedding ring designs too... hehe.
Turns out that was a consideration, since the traditional way of wearing engagement rings after you're married is to wear both the engagement ring and the wedding ring. In our case, I think that it's just going to be some added flexibility for my mahaw.
Writing Wrongs
I'm usually stumped about what to write about on this blog. I want to write something that doesn't take too much time, but is something meaningful (more or less). At the same time, there's this paranoia (no doubt helped by the ads that appear on my site related to the topics I've written about) that I'm being profiled by THE POWERS THAT BE!
Well, that sparked an idea...
Let's take a look at the things wrong with the world and my feelings about 'em... helps me keep abreast of current events and all that...
Women in times of War
My inaugural hop is to the Amnesty International site, where we discover that women tend to bear the brunt of warfare.
"Rape is used in armed conflicts to intimidate, conquer and control women and their communities. It is used as a form of torture to extract information, punish and terrorize."
I was once a member of the Rape Education and Prevention Program at my college, and it was taught to me that in terms of rapes that take place in the United States, majority are NOT done by absolute strangers. Most are acquaintance / date rapes. Rape, of course, is forcing someone to perform sex acts against that someone's consent. I'm sure there's a more legally binding definition elsewhere... but the debate largely grew from what constituted "consent".
In the case of rape used as a form of torture to extract information, punish and terrorize... I doubt that there's going to be much nitpicking. It's immoral on three (and probably more) counts: rape (a crime of power) and torture... and the fact that it's against civilians... to shame the community, to sap hope, to reinforce contempt for the enemy.
So what's being done about it? How effective can protest marches and similar actions be in places that are at war... against armies that show so much contempt for life and the quality of it? Can this type of "warfare" truly reflect a group or nation fighting for worthy ideals or principles?
If I've piqued your interest, here's a link for you to peruse.
I'm usually stumped about what to write about on this blog. I want to write something that doesn't take too much time, but is something meaningful (more or less). At the same time, there's this paranoia (no doubt helped by the ads that appear on my site related to the topics I've written about) that I'm being profiled by THE POWERS THAT BE!
Well, that sparked an idea...
Let's take a look at the things wrong with the world and my feelings about 'em... helps me keep abreast of current events and all that...
Women in times of War
My inaugural hop is to the Amnesty International site, where we discover that women tend to bear the brunt of warfare.
"Rape is used in armed conflicts to intimidate, conquer and control women and their communities. It is used as a form of torture to extract information, punish and terrorize."
I was once a member of the Rape Education and Prevention Program at my college, and it was taught to me that in terms of rapes that take place in the United States, majority are NOT done by absolute strangers. Most are acquaintance / date rapes. Rape, of course, is forcing someone to perform sex acts against that someone's consent. I'm sure there's a more legally binding definition elsewhere... but the debate largely grew from what constituted "consent".
In the case of rape used as a form of torture to extract information, punish and terrorize... I doubt that there's going to be much nitpicking. It's immoral on three (and probably more) counts: rape (a crime of power) and torture... and the fact that it's against civilians... to shame the community, to sap hope, to reinforce contempt for the enemy.
So what's being done about it? How effective can protest marches and similar actions be in places that are at war... against armies that show so much contempt for life and the quality of it? Can this type of "warfare" truly reflect a group or nation fighting for worthy ideals or principles?
If I've piqued your interest, here's a link for you to peruse.
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