i dig this.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Putting My Media Player on "Waking Up Mode."
The first of a probable series.
I grew up inheriting from my parents a lot of Pinoy pop-rock and classic rock, as well as a dose of '80s new wave and lite rock. But then, I reached high school and college loving punk-rock, powerpop, and a few indie sounds and a little bit of party toppings. And so what I have now is 13 gigabytes of a musical cocktail.
With that plethora of mp3s (which I could not put on a Creative 2-Gigabyte Stone), I decided to create a playlist to bring life to the day by shuffling everything and finding 30 good morning songs, and this is what I have:
1.Pretty Vacant - The Sex Pistols (or you could go for the Lady Sovereign cover)
2.Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
3.What I Didn't Know - Athenaeum
4.Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
5.Your Kind (Speak To Me) - Danger Radio
6.Feel Good, Inc. - Gorillaz
7.(Coffee's for Closers) - Fall Out Boy
8.The Beautiful Ones - Suede
9.The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
10.Talk Shows on Mute - Incubus
11.Dancing With Myself - The Donnas
12.One Month Off - Bloc Party
13.Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
14.Do The Panic - Phantom Planet
15.Everyone Who Breathes - School Boy Humor
16.I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You - Black Kids
17.Just Dance - Lady GaGa ft. Colby O'Donis
18.Love, Sex, Magic - Justin Timberlake ft. Ciara
19.She Will Be Loved (Maroon Five Cover) - runneRRunner
20.Stuttering - The Friday Night Boys
21.Ruupu & Ruupu - Asian Kung-Fu Generation
22.The Cure - Tegan & Sara
23.A Song Is Not A Business Plan - The Rocket Summer
24.California Girl - Cheap Trick
25.Disconnection Notice - Pupil
26.Teddy Picker - Arctic Monkeys
27.Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
28.Prostitution Is The World's Oldest Profession (And I, Dear Madame, am a Professional) - Cobra Starship
29.Watch The Tapes - LCD Soundsystem
30.Can't Stay The Same - Saves The Day
I have, I can send.
I grew up inheriting from my parents a lot of Pinoy pop-rock and classic rock, as well as a dose of '80s new wave and lite rock. But then, I reached high school and college loving punk-rock, powerpop, and a few indie sounds and a little bit of party toppings. And so what I have now is 13 gigabytes of a musical cocktail.
With that plethora of mp3s (which I could not put on a Creative 2-Gigabyte Stone), I decided to create a playlist to bring life to the day by shuffling everything and finding 30 good morning songs, and this is what I have:
1.Pretty Vacant - The Sex Pistols (or you could go for the Lady Sovereign cover)
2.Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
3.What I Didn't Know - Athenaeum
4.Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
5.Your Kind (Speak To Me) - Danger Radio
6.Feel Good, Inc. - Gorillaz
7.(Coffee's for Closers) - Fall Out Boy
8.The Beautiful Ones - Suede
9.The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
10.Talk Shows on Mute - Incubus
11.Dancing With Myself - The Donnas
12.One Month Off - Bloc Party
13.Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
14.Do The Panic - Phantom Planet
15.Everyone Who Breathes - School Boy Humor
16.I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You - Black Kids
17.Just Dance - Lady GaGa ft. Colby O'Donis
18.Love, Sex, Magic - Justin Timberlake ft. Ciara
19.She Will Be Loved (Maroon Five Cover) - runneRRunner
20.Stuttering - The Friday Night Boys
21.Ruupu & Ruupu - Asian Kung-Fu Generation
22.The Cure - Tegan & Sara
23.A Song Is Not A Business Plan - The Rocket Summer
24.California Girl - Cheap Trick
25.Disconnection Notice - Pupil
26.Teddy Picker - Arctic Monkeys
27.Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
28.Prostitution Is The World's Oldest Profession (And I, Dear Madame, am a Professional) - Cobra Starship
29.Watch The Tapes - LCD Soundsystem
30.Can't Stay The Same - Saves The Day
I have, I can send.
500 Days of Summer
spelled the stages of wonder and disillusionment, and the return to reality.
sounds good, but the soundtrack sounded better. but then, it's a must-watch.
After Season 72, What Next?
During the bonfire, Ryan Buenafe and Eric Salamat promised that we will have a three-peat. In reality, can we? What could be up next for the Blue Eagles in the next season?
Hypothetically, without considering yet any new players that might arrive or be elevated to Team A. The first five could be as follows:
Center-Justin Chua
Power Forward-Nico Salva
Small Forward-Ryan Buenafe
Shooting Guard-Eric Salamat
Point Guard-Juami Tiongson
And of course a few notes:
-I think that it would be better for Kirk Long and Eman Monfort to just come off the bench. The former could be a formidable replacement for Eric Salamat in terms of defense. Thus, while the Court General runs the offensive side of the game, it would be Long who would take care of the men-to-be-checked. The latter needs to be relieved of some pressure, but as soon as he gets his game, he could alternately start the game.
-Perhaps the advantage of Tiongson being in the first five is that with his consistent shooting and playmaking skills way back in high school, he could easily fit in the rotation.
-the strongest points in the team for next year is the backcourt, contrary to this year's focus on big men. Perhaps Norman Black would do a few tweaks in the offense and defense of the Blue Eagles, putting the 1, 2, and 3 spots at the heart of the plays
-Salva and Chua, as starting men, have to be men of the post to stand against the big guys of the league. Perhaps, they would receive the ball less than Rabeh or Nonoy Baclao used to. There has to be at least one of them to be equipped with sleight of hand and proper timing to block shots.
-bench players who need serious leveling up include Oping Sumalinog (he did an awesome job on the defensive end this season), Frank Golla, and Tonino Gonzaga
-we have to have really strong and big men who would make it to team A. We would be facing a stronger Paul Lee, Aldrech Ramos, or Yutien Andrada for that matter. Simply put, we have to be just prepared for everything.
It might be too early to predict things, but it's what we have for the moment. Hopefully, Coach Norman and the scouts would come up with something that would fill in the spot of Rabeh, Nonoy, and Jai.
One big fight. Onwards to 2010.
P.S. Seeing the stats of the UniGames, it is possible that the current line up will be used in Season 73. It's too early to tell if this would work well, but then, considering the performance of the newcomers in the starting line up, it is possible that they could get better and we have our next big inside scorers. Ateneo is like the Lakers these times. We have a load of backcourt players but lack frontcourt intensity. I hope that we a)make up for that, and b) use that to our advantage.
Hypothetically, without considering yet any new players that might arrive or be elevated to Team A. The first five could be as follows:
Center-Justin Chua
Power Forward-Nico Salva
Small Forward-Ryan Buenafe
Shooting Guard-Eric Salamat
Point Guard-Juami Tiongson
And of course a few notes:
-I think that it would be better for Kirk Long and Eman Monfort to just come off the bench. The former could be a formidable replacement for Eric Salamat in terms of defense. Thus, while the Court General runs the offensive side of the game, it would be Long who would take care of the men-to-be-checked. The latter needs to be relieved of some pressure, but as soon as he gets his game, he could alternately start the game.
-Perhaps the advantage of Tiongson being in the first five is that with his consistent shooting and playmaking skills way back in high school, he could easily fit in the rotation.
-the strongest points in the team for next year is the backcourt, contrary to this year's focus on big men. Perhaps Norman Black would do a few tweaks in the offense and defense of the Blue Eagles, putting the 1, 2, and 3 spots at the heart of the plays
-Salva and Chua, as starting men, have to be men of the post to stand against the big guys of the league. Perhaps, they would receive the ball less than Rabeh or Nonoy Baclao used to. There has to be at least one of them to be equipped with sleight of hand and proper timing to block shots.
-bench players who need serious leveling up include Oping Sumalinog (he did an awesome job on the defensive end this season), Frank Golla, and Tonino Gonzaga
-we have to have really strong and big men who would make it to team A. We would be facing a stronger Paul Lee, Aldrech Ramos, or Yutien Andrada for that matter. Simply put, we have to be just prepared for everything.
It might be too early to predict things, but it's what we have for the moment. Hopefully, Coach Norman and the scouts would come up with something that would fill in the spot of Rabeh, Nonoy, and Jai.
One big fight. Onwards to 2010.
P.S. Seeing the stats of the UniGames, it is possible that the current line up will be used in Season 73. It's too early to tell if this would work well, but then, considering the performance of the newcomers in the starting line up, it is possible that they could get better and we have our next big inside scorers. Ateneo is like the Lakers these times. We have a load of backcourt players but lack frontcourt intensity. I hope that we a)make up for that, and b) use that to our advantage.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Paranormal Activity
and i ask the question of all questions: is it worth watching?
seems real to many.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
NBA Tips Off: A Look at 2 Big Openers
NBA Tip Off, and we've had lots for today. There's the Wizards-Mavs opener with the return of Gilbert Arenas and the absence of Josh Howard, as well as the Rockets-Blazers game without Yao. But here are those that count the most:
Big Game Number One:
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Boston was able to pull off an outstanding first game performance when they shrugged off a 15-point slump and made their way in the second half to get past the newly designed Cleveland Cavaliers. They ended the game with 89-95.
-Shaq didn't make any difference in the game. All he had to contribute was post presence that didn' even assure an instant field goal. I think it would be better for him to come off the bench rather than start, because the Big Z could fill in as a true, legit, scoring teammate for James.
-LeBron James hasn't changed at all save his post play. We see on this first game how LeBron plays the post much better than last season. Perhaps with this skill, he could already play the number four position at times when they need it.
-Though with all the hate in the world, I would love the Celtics being complete for their first game, and I hope that this will last until most of the season. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce did it too well on the outside, and KG and 'Sheed seem to cooperate well. But then, it is surprising that they have to get over a slump in order to win. Is it age dragging them down? Or the Cavs are that hard to be taken over early in the game?
-Best move of the night: Jamario Moon receiving James' pass for the alley oop. Non-factor? Mo Williams
-The star stamp for the night would be for Paul Pierce. There is already a trace of determination to get back after months of trying to argue his way into Twitter that the Celtics will be better this season. But I seriously doubt it, considering that the first five (and even some members of the bench) are highly injury-prone. Yes, a double-double would be sweet for a first game.
-Seriously, I loved the way Boston beat Cleveland, even though I hated them both. This game is already a reason for bad blood to boil and loom over the two teams
And for Number Two (the better one actually):
The Lakers held off the Clippers' runs and was able to grab the first win in L.A. with 99-92. More important than these? The Ring Night, especially when you give one to the true Triangle Master: Tex Winter.
-Hey, can we say that this is a fair fight? Blake Griffin is absent, but so is Gasol. Thus, no extravagant big man performance included.
-It's surprising that this is not a big and grandiose opener for the Lakers since forever. Rather, many of them went back to the fundamentals (with the exception of Kobe Bryant and a few individual performances, of course). Basic passes, layups, and post-ups became the keys to winning.
-But Andrew Bynum remains to be the first-game factor. With his splendid performance in this game (26 points, 13 boards, and only 2 fouls for the game), he is groomed to be the next go-to big man of the Lakers, next to Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
-In spite of Ron Artest's speed, the Lakers still managed to set up running plays. I guess Ronron could somehow catch up and make remarkable offensive influence. He has made a substantial contribution to the team, not to mention the crucial baskets and stops he had made during the second half. And I dig his 'hawk design today. He came out well-behaved and well-disciplined. Good one, Ronron.
-The preseason groove still hasn't faded and made way for the regular season dibs. The Lakers gave up a lot of turnovers, and the bench was as soft as the cushion of the championship rings given earlier. They gave up an 11-1 run to keep the Clippers as close as 3. They should have owned the game a little earlier if not for this. But kudos to Josh Powell and Shannon Brown with their presence in the court (in spite of going -4 and -1 respectively in the stats). In the following games, I hope to see the bench becoming a better and more versatile force to replace the Lakers big five.
-Again, I'm giving the First Game MVP Award not to Lebron (in spite of his 38 point performance, with the rest of the game centered on him 80% of the time), but to Kobe (who had 33 points and gave way for Andrew Bynum to seize scoring opportunities). As for me, the Mamba is still above The Walkout.
-I don't feel the Kardashian Kurse on Lamar Odom today. Probably, she's the one for him, and the other way around.
-The first game kinda sets everything right. I hope that for the back-to-back champs, it does.
And never forget that it was ring night tonight. Probably next year, it will be the same in Staples Center... and Artest will finally receive one he could call his own.
Big Game Number One:
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Boston was able to pull off an outstanding first game performance when they shrugged off a 15-point slump and made their way in the second half to get past the newly designed Cleveland Cavaliers. They ended the game with 89-95.
-Shaq didn't make any difference in the game. All he had to contribute was post presence that didn' even assure an instant field goal. I think it would be better for him to come off the bench rather than start, because the Big Z could fill in as a true, legit, scoring teammate for James.
-LeBron James hasn't changed at all save his post play. We see on this first game how LeBron plays the post much better than last season. Perhaps with this skill, he could already play the number four position at times when they need it.
-Though with all the hate in the world, I would love the Celtics being complete for their first game, and I hope that this will last until most of the season. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce did it too well on the outside, and KG and 'Sheed seem to cooperate well. But then, it is surprising that they have to get over a slump in order to win. Is it age dragging them down? Or the Cavs are that hard to be taken over early in the game?
-Best move of the night: Jamario Moon receiving James' pass for the alley oop. Non-factor? Mo Williams
-The star stamp for the night would be for Paul Pierce. There is already a trace of determination to get back after months of trying to argue his way into Twitter that the Celtics will be better this season. But I seriously doubt it, considering that the first five (and even some members of the bench) are highly injury-prone. Yes, a double-double would be sweet for a first game.
-Seriously, I loved the way Boston beat Cleveland, even though I hated them both. This game is already a reason for bad blood to boil and loom over the two teams
And for Number Two (the better one actually):
The Lakers held off the Clippers' runs and was able to grab the first win in L.A. with 99-92. More important than these? The Ring Night, especially when you give one to the true Triangle Master: Tex Winter.
-Hey, can we say that this is a fair fight? Blake Griffin is absent, but so is Gasol. Thus, no extravagant big man performance included.
-It's surprising that this is not a big and grandiose opener for the Lakers since forever. Rather, many of them went back to the fundamentals (with the exception of Kobe Bryant and a few individual performances, of course). Basic passes, layups, and post-ups became the keys to winning.
-But Andrew Bynum remains to be the first-game factor. With his splendid performance in this game (26 points, 13 boards, and only 2 fouls for the game), he is groomed to be the next go-to big man of the Lakers, next to Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
-In spite of Ron Artest's speed, the Lakers still managed to set up running plays. I guess Ronron could somehow catch up and make remarkable offensive influence. He has made a substantial contribution to the team, not to mention the crucial baskets and stops he had made during the second half. And I dig his 'hawk design today. He came out well-behaved and well-disciplined. Good one, Ronron.
-The preseason groove still hasn't faded and made way for the regular season dibs. The Lakers gave up a lot of turnovers, and the bench was as soft as the cushion of the championship rings given earlier. They gave up an 11-1 run to keep the Clippers as close as 3. They should have owned the game a little earlier if not for this. But kudos to Josh Powell and Shannon Brown with their presence in the court (in spite of going -4 and -1 respectively in the stats). In the following games, I hope to see the bench becoming a better and more versatile force to replace the Lakers big five.
-Again, I'm giving the First Game MVP Award not to Lebron (in spite of his 38 point performance, with the rest of the game centered on him 80% of the time), but to Kobe (who had 33 points and gave way for Andrew Bynum to seize scoring opportunities). As for me, the Mamba is still above The Walkout.
-I don't feel the Kardashian Kurse on Lamar Odom today. Probably, she's the one for him, and the other way around.
-The first game kinda sets everything right. I hope that for the back-to-back champs, it does.
And never forget that it was ring night tonight. Probably next year, it will be the same in Staples Center... and Artest will finally receive one he could call his own.
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