The Obama - McCain Presidential Debate

Buddies Obama and McCain =) Lolz!

Obama's and McCains... who do you think won this debate? =)
(Photos by AP and Reuters)

I and about millions of people around the world watched the debate of Senator Obama from Illinois and Senator McCain from Florida. I was at the gym (Fitness First), lifting weights and running around as usual... apart from trying to keep my tummy smaller, I watched how these two punch themselves with issues at hand. Everybody wanted to hear their plans about the economy. The analysts from CNN did not leave them alone one bit, while everybody else had their own opinion on the matter and how McCain should deal with this face off... as they say, he's the one who would want to gain from this.

Did he succeed? According to the polls there, he didn't! and in my books he did not gain anything from doing that debate. You know the feeling of having a traditional politician telling you his plans? (it sounded like a tape recorder) and like when he tried to approach that ol' guy in the stands it was not really sincere as I've seen it... (he asked about what they would do to retired people to keep their homes while facing the economic crisis) it was even like "scripted" for him... maybe choosing his own words was dangerous for him as it became insincere. I bet yah he didn't do well in the ratings... I saw those squiggly lines off the debate and it ranged higher when Obama spoke to the public. He on the other hand was calm and collected, I guess confidence was his key.

By more than a 2-1 margin, 65 percent to 28 percent, more people said they found Obama more likable than McCain during the debate. The discussion of an energy bill McCain offered up a two-word phrase that drew a quick reaction from the Obama camp: "You know who voted for it? You might never know. That one," McCain said, pointing to the Senator from Illinois. I think that part was uncalled for and somewhat a little bit personally offensive.

Who do you think won it? Keep em comments coming!

Gadget Advisor : CUTTING THROUGH THE CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

KUMAGCOW Website Reviews: Gadget Advisor

You sometimes come to a point in your life when you know ZERO about a certain technically advanced device (computer hardware, software, gadgets, tech news) and you have to ask someone who knows about it. This is where Gadget Advisor comes in.

The best of the best products are reviewed, tested and openly available for comments on the site. Handpicked by the site's administrator, you can't go wrong if you plan to purchase devices that are recommended. I read some of the featured gadgets they have on the site.

Do you remember losing your precious TV and entertainment system's remote control and you can't find a replacement for it because it's either unavailable or not manufactured anymore? A fine brand in computer peripherals Logitech launched their own universal remote control. Now we can use this device to most branded DVR's, VCR's, TV's and audio peripherals. Even with the range of media players in the market, Gadget Advisor recommends DViCo TViX M-6500A network media player. This is the best one reviewed. It supports WMV9, WMV-HD, DIVX, XVid, HDV, MKV, H.264, VOB (DVD layouts), ISO, MP3, WMA, FLAC, WavPack, PCM, DTS so you would not get tired of playing anything the whole year round. This is one perfect gift for your tech savvy husband this yuletide season. I better get one myself! Haha!

The site also has some pretty interesting reviews for online backup services. The recommendation for Mozy Pro as the premier one is nice because they never held back in telling readers what pro's and con's the other services had. This brand was better in terms of data transfer speed, software features and service capabilities. Who wouldn't want to make jobs easier anyway right? So if you plan to get to know what to look for the next time you visit electronic shops and purchase the best one for your home, make sure you pass by Gadget Advisor. You'll never go wrong!

KUMAGCOW Game Reviews; UTOPIA

Other kingdoms say OUCH when the snake bites! Arrgh!

UTOPIA a world unlike any other ; is the catchy phrase you see in this online web based game by SWIRVE.COM. I've been playing this for ages... (was playing Genesis for years!) but like any game, sometimes I do okay.. sometimes I don't. You better visit the site if you haven't played it yet... this site won People's Voice webby awards for 2002 and 2003 as the gaming site of the year.

We're all mere mortals I know... but in this online browser based game, we can be anything we wish to be... something like role playin.. I'm in a kingdom called Kingdom of the Snake right now and it's fairly doing good in Wars... if you were there the last "age" (which is the game duration) you'll probably notice we're doing much better now... more better players coming in and activity is becoming higher... the game takes turns so you may have to login more than twice a day to keep your province alive... and in this age we stand Wars: 3 - Wins: 2. It's just enough, now we have to plan for a better strategy because we already are preparing for bigger kingdoms to war with. It's not that violent (no don't get that idea!) but it'll keep you to your feet because even if you go home or you go to school/work you still sometimes wonder "what happened to my kingdom?!" its a lil addictive and haunting.

So if you plan to waste time online (LOLZ) and enjoy conquering, warring, casting spells, meteors and fireballing people... then don't forget to play Utopia @ http://games.swirve.com/utopia

I wanna say a big HI to my KD mates btw! Good job last war! ^_^
Let's do a better job next war! Wraaaaah!

Steven Spielberg to Leave Paramount Pictures

Spielberg says tatah to big Paramount Pictures! *waves*
(photo by abc.net)

The greatest director of all time Steven Spielberg is in transition to leave Paramount to get to a joint venture with an Indian based company and get the freedom he needs sources tell all from Los Angeles studios on Thursday.

He plans to team up with Reliance ADA Group to form a new film venture as mentioned today by Executives of Paramount Pictures. Spielberg directed "Jaws," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T: The Extraterrestial" and the "Indiana Jones" as some of his greatest works and franchise. Steven Spielberg and India’s Reliance Big Entertainment have reached an agreement worth as much as US$1.5 billion, no wonder! hahah. Goodluck! and I hope he still makes those beautiful films as he did in the past decade. I grew up with most of it of course! ^_^

Bailout Approved and Signed : Now We'll Wait!

President Bush shakes hands with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson at the Treasury Department in Washington after the House passed the $700 billion financial bailout bill
(photo by Associated Press)

Now that Congress has acted upon this particular issue giving the US government the tools necessary to bring some stability into the marketplace, the wait begins for it's effect. Bush stated that without this, the country would have crashed their market placing not just them but the whole world in chaos. Being the largest that they are, most probably that will happen if it were not for this resolution.

Obama and McCain even got their act going and helped in this financial crisis. That's American enough! I mean its a good thing they did it, it was fair enough for both ends. Now Americans can be assured that their hard earned taxes are put to good use because their package included safety measures that would make sure everything gets accounted for. Some are afraid that only a chosen few businesses might earn with this and would not benefit the American public. John Boehner of Ohio said lawmakers knew that if they failed to act, the crisis probably would worsen and "put us in a slump the likes of which most of us have never seen", I guess nobody would wanna see that huh?! This bailout ensures federally insured deposits to rise from the original $100,000 to $250,000 making the ceiling value more viable for adjustments. America must take note of 33 Democrats and 25 Republicans switched from opposition to support which helped pass this bill which were conferenced call and persuaded by Obama and probably McCain as well. They even had groupies in the house, that comes with the newbies too. I just don't know if this will be a legacy BUSH will be proud of.

The Biden - Palin Vice Presidential Debate ; Aftermath

Biden and Palin shake it away with all that teeth!
(photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Well after four scores and a few years ago, there has not been any Vice Presidential debates on the tube. I was one of the millions of people who stood by the gym [Hiya Fitness First! (^_^) ] and watched the Biden - Palin head to head combat a while ago and one thing for sure happened, I kinda noticed people changed minds over Palin.

I like that part where she said, "CAN I CALL YOU JOE!?" lolz..

Of course Biden won this overwhelmingly, he stood by attacks to McCain instead of Palin directly (well yeah because he might have thought that would be a better choice to bash who!) and you know what happened? Palin also painstakingly attacked Obama's platforms as well. Something similar but not quite, Biden has proven his point and clearly won this round. The deal with Palin though is that she really exceeded expectations, not just of her own party but of the Democrats as well. I'm not saying the said expectations were HIGH... I'm just saying that some people said things before hand but they somewhat thought she had something to put on the table after this debate. The inexperience showed, but the charm may have had wonders for her. Iraq and the economy was mostly what was talked about... they sought to murder McCain and Obama's plan of action. In my honest opinion, nobody succeeded. Sen. Joe Biden even gave restraint in his performance on Thursday night's vice presidential debate (he could have done more but maybe he thought he did not need to), while Gov. Sarah Palin tried so hard show that her accomplishments as governor and mayor prove she is qualified for the job. I hope this turns out to be a close fight between the Republicans and Democrats come the day of election. US really is one example of a working democracy. How I wish politics at home turn out this way also, stick to politics and get real (not to undermine not making it a business!).

Janina San Miguel RP's bet to Ms. World 2008 Quits!

Janina San Miguel cries because of her pamily - joke!

Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc announced this morning that Ms. Janina San Miguel resigned as official representative to Ms. World 2008 says Belle Baldoza, PR officer of the Aranetas.

I remember her uncanny answer the final question asked to her by judges of the said pageant...



"Well, my family’s role for me is so important b’coz there was the wa- they’re, they was the one who’s… very… Hahahaha… Oh I’m so sorry, Ahhmm… My pamily… My family… Oh my god… I’m… Ok, I’m so sorry… I… I told you that I’m so confident… Eto, Ahhmm, Wait… Hahahaha, Ahmmm, Sorry guys because this was really my first pageant ever b’coz I’m only 17 years old and ahahaha I, I did not expect that I came from, I came from one of the tough 10. Hmmm, so… but I said dot my family is the most important persons in my life. Thank you."

This launched nationwide/worldwide ridicule over her. People started to get amused over it making remixes even for several clubs all over the metro. 1st Runner-Up Danielle Castaño (a sport young lady) will replace Ms. San Miguel as the official Philippine representative to the Ms. World 2008 pageant.

The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title. I was waiting for her to represent the country and see how she fares. Things really got out of hand I think. I just wish her the best.

Choose Your Destiny! Choose Inner8!

As you have probably seen in my recent article, on the failed $700B bailout plan of the US Government to the economy... it is important for you to know who, what, when and where you should invest your money into. If you are not sure and confident about your plans on how to earn with the money you invested, it would be better off being stagnant in the bank (earn the measly interest in an account) rather than go through the risks of an extremely volatile business where you walk blindly and in the process... lose money. We wouldn't want that to happen do we? ^_^

Getting lessons from the people who knows what their doing is the best advise I can give you. Choose Inner 8.com. This community matches like-minded investors and provides analytics to help them optimize their goals, strategies and results. Your investment would not just go to waste. Asking questions and getting the answers you need in these times are imminent. In this day and age, you have to put your money where it is safe and earning. You may think you're alone in these transactions but the site and community would help you in personalized, doable, real-time investment ideas. It's time to say goodbye to hefty fees for middle men, advisors, and brokers... this would make low cost trades possible for you. They will have no where to go but automation and these are the easy processes the site can provide you. A real revolution in personal investing.

Weather technology or anything in the market, the powerful community would help you with it... sharing all their expertise, while you share your own insights. Make the right choice and start earning, growing with other investors like you. Take charge of your future! after all it is your money. If it's Inner 8 it must be good! Ask yourself now, why didn't I think of that?! ^_^

$700B bailout for US; Shucked by Congress (O_O)

Lehman Brothers suffered on this market downfall

Lawmakers yesterday disapproved the $700 Billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system. Now people like me await what will happen to the world's largest economy. Just this morning I read that the Dow Jones plunged 777 points which has been the biggest drop in the country's chunk for a long time. Where does the US Government go now?... most probably back to the drawing board. When I arrived from gym this afternoon, even Europe markets came tumbling down and bailed out their own banks. I heard the British would also be helping the US banks to recuperate the funds they lost through stagnant real estate losses in the country's market. I'm sure even Ed McMahon understands how difficult this is... he almost lost his house remember?

Henry Paulson is not happy =/

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said after he and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke joined in an emergency meeting to look for strategies that would resolve this crisis... and said that they need to put together something that really works! The Democrats hope that when they go back in session, that they would be able to put up what is needed and what would eventually be workable in all aspects. Good thing the Philippine banks don't have anything invested in that bank. We even had gains a few days ago as the OFW's valuable dollar surges this season. Thanks to that huh?! ^_^

Now, let's just wait for the congress to reconvene and fix this problem. Then hope the market does not continue to plunge into an unrecoverable state. The US cannot afford this huge kick in the shin. Time is of the essence, they need to do it fast too... I hope sometime soon.

Basketball is my Life!

Basketball is my life. I may not be the best player in the world but this is my passion. Whenever I see streets in the Philippines, there always is a basketball court. You may not see large theaters or stages for events, but there will always be space for this sport. Weather it be a makeshift wood and a metal strip for a ring, we make ways how to make it work. I stand 5'11 and my Dad's a former UE Red warrior. Bloodlines even dictate what I should be. I may not be the best player any basketball team may have but I try, I really try my best to at least make my team proud of my efforts in this game of my life.


Have you got a game of your own to be proud of? You should be always at your best in what you do; even if other people tell you that you are not that good at it we should always keep it real. You can share what your passion is with the world by simply uploading your videos at sportvids.com and I’m sure other people would definitely cherish moments in your life that you are proud of. You may be just a fan in the stands watching your favorite basketball team cheered on by your school pep squad, but that doesn’t mean you are not as important as the players are. We are one team. I invite you to try out this dedicated sports video uploading site and watch other people’s passion too. You make the choice, so make it right and choose to share it in SportsVids. Your sport is never smaller as what you may think! Be proud and be loud!

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