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Thursday, January 21, 2010
If you could choose, how would you want to die?
From old age probably? Who would want to die a horrible, painful death? I want a peaceful death where I'd die because it was my time. Something like, going to a peaceful sleep and not waking up. :)
daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 8:26 PM
Who's the funniest person you know?
The funniest person I know would be a tie between Mikko (koi! <3), Mikki (Gran gran!), Hernie, and John Louie! They all can make me laugh really easily.
But really, it's very easy to make me laugh. But I think they're the funniest people I know. :D
daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 8:23 PM
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Monday, January 11, 2010
If you could attend any concert, what would it be?
My first choice right now would be Panic! at the Disco and it really sucks that I missed their last concert here in the Philippines because who knows how long it'll be before their next concert here.
My next choice is The Hush Sound, which probably might never happen since they're not a famous band here in the Philippines, but I totally love their songs. They're with Fueled by Ramen (http://fueledbyramen.tumblr.com/), the same people behind Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Gym Class Heroes, among other bands.
After this would be *N Sync (I know you'll probably call me corny) because they're my favorite boy band and I know this is definitely impossible considering the fact that they've long disbanded.
Let me hear from you guys. :)
daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 9:17 PM
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Tuesday, January 05, 2010
What one thing are you exceptionally good at?
Negative: being lazy
Positive: cooking! XD
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 4:45 PM
What's the most unselfish thing you've ever done?
I'm not sure. I think I've done lots of unselfish things but I can't really think of the most unselfish thing I've ever done.
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 4:44 PM
What do you think is the best way to defeat terrorism?
Spread love and peace around the world! :D
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 4:40 PM
What TV show do you wish would go off the air for good?
Kappa Mikey whose name I don't know how to spell? It's this cartoon on Nickelodeon that's shown every night around 11:00 in the evening. I don't like that show. DX
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 4:37 PM
Sing for me a melody on http://formspring.me/autumnfaery. :)
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 4:30 PM
Technology Article: 1 in 3 laptops die in first three years
Monday, November 23, 2009
1 in 3 laptops die in first three years
Christopher Null: The Working Guy
So your new laptop computer died in inside of a year. "I'll never buy a computer from [insert manufacturer name here] again!" I've heard the protests time and time again.
Yeah, maybe you got a lemon, but no matter which brand you bought, you truly are not alone in this situation: An analysis of 30,000 new laptops from SquareTrade, which provides aftermarket warranty coverage for electronics products, has found that in the first three years of ownership, nearly a third of laptops (31 percent) will fail.
That's actually better than I would have expected based on my experience and observations on how people treat their equipment.
SquareTrade has more detailed information (the full PDF of the company's study is available here) on the research on its website. But here are some highlights about how, why, and which laptops fail:
> 20.4 percent of failures are due to hardware malfunctions. 10.6 percent are due to drops, spills, or other accidental damage.
> Netbooks have a roughly 20 percent higher failure rate due to hardware malfunctions than standard laptops. The more you pay for your laptop, the less likely it is to fail in general (maybe because you're more careful with it?).
> The most reliable companies? A shocker: Toshiba and Asus, both with below a 16 percent failure rate due to hardware malfunction.
> The least reliable brands? Acer, Gateway, and HP. HP's hardware malfunction rate, the worst in SquareTrade's analysis, is a whopping 25.6 percent.
None of the numbers are overly surprising. As SquareTrade notes, "the typical laptop endures more use and abuse than nearly any other consumer electronic device (with the possible exception of cell phones)," so failures are really inevitable.
Want to keep your notebook running for longer than a few years? Ensure your laptop is as drop-proofed as possible (use a padded bag or case, route cords so they won't be tripped on, lock children in another room), and protect it as best you can from heat and dust.
Source: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/154921
Labels: computers, laptops, technology
daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 9:51 PM
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone fighting against you?
Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and terrifying ?ght to the death - televised for all of Panem to see.
Survival is second nature for sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who struggles to feed her mother and younger sister by secretly hunting and gathering beyond the fences of District 12. When Katniss steps in to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games, she knows it may be her death sentence. If she is to survive, she must weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
WINNING WILL MAKE YOU FAMOUS. LOSING MEANS CERTAIN DEATH.
This is the latest book I've read, which I was influenced to read by a book review I read on the internet. It's a wonderful book with a plot that keeps you gripping on to your seats. I swear I couldn't put the book (well, in my case, iPod Touch because I was reading an e-book) down. The story is a bit like Battle Royale in which the children are required to fight to the death as a means of quelling rebellion (I'm not sure about Battle Royale but I'm pretty sure the Battle Royale was also cooked up by the government).
It's a YA book and I really can't recommend it to younger children because of the violence in the book. But the story touches on more than the character's struggles to survive the death match she has been chosen (sort of since she volunteered but with good reason) to participate in. I recommend it to people who love to read and possibly to those who don't since the book is so filled with action that I doubt you'll ever be left bored while reading. I'm going to read the next installment in the series, Catching Fire, after I finish tackling all my academic requirements for this semester. Enjoy.
-Daal-
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 6:59 PM
Finish Last
Sunday, October 18, 2009
During the homily in mass today, despite our parish priest's usually boring sermon, I was reminded of this song. Father Jorge's sermon was all about how everyone seemed to vie for the top spot, whether it be in politics, business, or the community. His message brought this song to mind and I think that this song speaks of how we should look at life. Enjoy.
Finish Last
by Stellar KartPeople change and plans get changed and
Everything changes but You
Everybody moves around and
Everything gets pushed around but You
You always stay the same, stay the same[Chorus:]
I wanna finish last
Last in the world's eyes
No matter what I do
I will be first in your eyesI am running in this race and
I am pressing onwards towards the finish line
You have promised me a better life
Far beyond this world
Far beyond this place in time[Repeat Chorus:] (x2)
People change and plans get changed and
Everything changes but You
Everybody moves around and
Everything gets pushed around but You
You always stay the same, stay the same[Repeat Chorus:] (x3)
I wanna finish last
In their eyes
-Daal-
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 11:42 PM
Memories: Ten Years Ago...
Friday, September 11, 2009
Ten years ago, I met one of my best friends who I now consider to be one of my sisters (at heart). Even with more than 5,000 miles between us, we still keep in touch and still regard each other as best friends. :)
Want to win a SIGNED copy of Adventures in the Dream Trade by Niel Gaiman? Visit avalon.ph's blog for more details. Open to Phlippine residents only.
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daal_24 :: 0 melodies sung :: 5:32 PM
