Maling Akala June 29, 2009
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snowivy puts on earphones
doesn’t hear any sound
snowivy disables mute option on computer’s audio
still no sound
hmmm. what could be the problem?
snowivy realizes the earphones are not yet plugged
snowivy plugs earphones
music being played: maling akala by eraserheads
Oplan Daga June 22, 2009
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Forgive me Master Splinter and Ratatouille, it is not that I hate rats but I just don’t like sharing the house with them. The BIG rat at home caused a lot of trouble already. He ate our vegetables (even onions!) and foraged on our trash. He bored holes on our staircase and deposits his smelly feces and food scraps behind our ref and inside our storage cabinet. We tried different ways (mouse trap, racumin) to get rid of him but to no avail. I am rejoicing right now that he is already exterminated, thanks to the following people:
Me and Kuya for trapping him inside the cabinet
Ate and ate ainnie for suggesting to throw boiling water on him while he is trapped, since according to them, scalding the rat could make him weaker and will make it easier to capture him
Noreen for setting a prize for anyone who can get rid of the rat
Jelly for having the courage to execute the plan and to eventually exterminate the rat
My nephew Biboy for the moral support =)
FTP Get command transfers a non-existent file June 9, 2009
Posted by snowivy in Batch Programming, Office tales, Technology.Tags: Batch Programming, FTP
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I got this problem while creating a batch script that downloads from a ftp site. While testing a scenario that a file is not existing on the ftp site, the program returns a zero-byte file with the name of the nonexistent file. Apparently the FTP Get command creates a file length of zero bytes when checking to see if the file may be copied to the local computer. Thus, if the file transfer from the remote computer fails (e.g. file is not existing on remote computer), the empty file is not deleted. I got the details from a Microsoft Support page. Using the mget command and checking if the file is downloaded to the local directory, the program does what it is intended to do. Below is a snippet of the code, feel free to comment.
And Kris wins! May 21, 2009
Posted by snowivy in AI, What's Up.Tags: Adam Lambert, American Idol, Kris Allen
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Adam and Kris
Kris was not our early favorite in AI, since we thought he only had the looks but not much talent. Adam was our early favorite, against judge-favorite Danny Gokey. Adam is very entertaining and he always makes his performances unpredictable. Our favorite was his rendition of Smokey Robinson’s “The Tracks of My Tears” where he utterly resembled Elvis Presley; and his version of “Mad World“.
However, Adam’s trademark screeching and high notes was not my kind of music, that’s perhaps why eventually I liked Kris over him. Kris’ creative takes on song arrangements and laid back singing style may perhaps became crucial for his AI win. We love his versions of “Heartless“, ”Ain’t No Sunshine“, “She Works Hard for the Money“, “To Make You Feel My Love” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)“. Although Adam was more talented vocally, I think Kris compensated this with his use of various instruments (guitar and keyboard) and his original versions of popular songs (much like David Cook). Whether it was an Adam or Kris win, they both deserve it.
I can’t wait to watch the Final results show tonight! 
Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary Papa and Mama! May 19, 2009
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Papa & Mama, pic taken last Oct 2008 at Davao City
Today is my parents’ 30th Wedding Anniversary. We cannot wish for more than good health and happiness for both of them and our family. =)
UP and Oble May 19, 2009
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This post has already been late, but can’t help bragging about this picture with Oble. A college student’s wish to have a picture with the UP symbol took five years to be granted.
Oble and Me
The photo above was taken when we were in UP last month for my younger sister’s college graduation. I took a stroll alone and fortunately found a family there willing to take this picture. More shots of picturesque UP below.
Sunflowers abound during commencement month (April)
UP Theater - our college graduation was held here 5 years ago
Our University Graduation was held here in the University Amphitheater
Road leading to Melchor Hall - College of Engineering
Norz's graduation - our family outside UP Film center
With the three of us already graduated, I don’t know when I can come back to UP again. Sa bagay, sabi nga nila kung gusto palaging mayroong paraan. 
Three’s a crowd? April 17, 2009
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Have you ever wondered what it will be when you and your siblings work for the same company and stay under the same roof? Well, that will be our case starting this coming Monday. My younger sister has accepted a job from the company where I and my elder sister work. We work on different business units but nevertheless since the company is not that big, there is a huge chance for us to interact even at work. Even with me and my elder sister, we are now located pretty close in our work areas – starting this year when our group transferred to the floor where she was in.
Bunso will be working on the upper floor so that somehow limits our visibility to her while she is working. 
. Ever since childhood the three of us are already buddies so I think that’s the reason why we don’t mind if we will be working for the same company. Well of course you can guess that there will also be a lot of jests on the three of us, but yeah that’s part of it. I am quite happy for her now that she finally signed a job contract, after a couple of months job hunting and interviews. Congratulations sis and we wish you the best!
Foot Flush April 15, 2009
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For weeks now, I have noticed acrobatics in the ladies’ CR cubicles on our floor at the office. You can notice it if you are inside one of the cubicles. The ladies aim their foot at the toilet flush handle, some subtly, others do karate kicks. I haven’t done these nor saw this form of flushing before, thus I found it as a really weird way of flushing the toilet.
I always flush with my hands on the handle and wash my hands afterwards. Seeing ladies flush with their feet, I suddenly thought if this is good toilet etiquette. I think they do these to protect their hands from getting dirty on the flush handle. But I think it is not good courtesy for the next user who will be flushing with their hands, considering that shoes are dirty too. If handles are meant to be flushed with feet then it should not be situated up on the water closet, they should have invented some kind of a flush pedal. Flushing with our feet could also destroy the toilet handle. Perhaps that’s the reason why there are sensors now on some public toilets. These are just my opinions, but what do you think about it?
Isang taon na ang blog na ito! March 31, 2009
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Snowivy, Congrats! ;P
Eheads Final Set – Ito na kaya ang Huling El Bimbo ng Eheads? March 13, 2009
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The foursome at the Eheads Final Set Concert
It has been a week since we went to the Eraserheads Final Set concert (03072009). It was a celebration of the Eheads’ music and a happy ending to their abrupt disbandment 7 years ago. Thus, I wouldn’t miss writing a post about it so please bear with me hehe.
Here are my reviews for the concert:
Performances 10/10
What really registered into my mind after the concert was how the Eraserheads were a lot more fun to listen to this time around. There is more band rapport and audience interaction. I take this a sign that the four of them are already in good terms. Of all the band members I think Ely and Raimund are definitely hyped up. Ely displayed a lot more showmanship on this concert compared to previous one. Last time at the Fort he just played and there was dead air between each song. Saturday’s concert proved that they really meant the concert for their fans and avid supporters. Ely several times looked at his back for Raimund’s cue (Hay kakakilig! haha), and did the same for Buddy and Marcus. I think it was no less than three times that he said ’Maraming Salamat’ and even said ‘Ang bait niyo’. Perhaps they feel indebted that a lot more came even after the aborted concert last year. Another kilig moment was Raimund side by side with Ely while singing ‘Slo Mo’ and the ‘group bow’ after playing ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’. I think Ely said it more than twice said ‘We are the Eraserheads’ and thrice bidding goodbye. Of course most of the crowd wouldn’t leave unless they hear them play ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’.
Venue 8/10
In terms of the concert location and setup, I favor the Fort Open field over the MOA concert grounds. The MOA concert grounds is flat and provides scant elevation such that those at the silver and bronze areas could hardly see the band onstage. Add to that the hordes of people who came to watch the concert. The silver and bronze areas brimmed with people and you surely envy those at the VIP and gold areas that have enough breathing space and have a good view of the stage. If only the Eheads didn’t give a fun show I would really feel shortchanged for the tickets we bought. I could barely see the stage. It’s like 95% of the concert I just viewed it from the screen in front of us. The Smart booths are not properly located as they take up much of the already narrow viewing space. On the other hand, the sea breeze provides the necessary air for the cramped space and the location is more accessible. Moreover, there are more viewing screens this time around.
Crowd 8/10
The crowd was larger in this concert. I had a fun time on the first reunion concert since there were fewer people and the people around us are always game and you can tell that they are really Eheads fans/enthusiasts. However, at MOA, I couldn’t help but rant about the lack of consideration on some people around us. In the middle of the songs people just pass by in front of you and push you. Some also smoked heavily. I was really meaning to make the most out of it but other people do not seem to care for those watching. I think those people are just there for the sake of saying that they were there. Well they should have shown some consideration for other people who were there to watch the concert. That may be the reason why I didn’t enjoy ‘Minsan’ as I thought I should have. There are even two guys who tried to pick on my sister when she insisted on her place. When they saw me flaring my nostrils, they backed off. (Oops.. please forget the last sentence, I am just exaggerating hehe). But yeah I cannot generalize people, maybe it just so happens that we are situated among annoying people, whereas others who attended seemed to have basked on the whole show.
Set list 10/10
True to their words, the bulk of the Eraserheads’ set list are from their first three commercial albums, namely Circus, Cutterpillow and UltraElectromagneticPop. The set list in my opinion are cleverly picked, too bad only that they didn’t get to sing one of my favorites, ‘Para sa Masa’. Here is the list of the songs and the albums they were taken from:
Set 1
1. Magasin [Circus]
2. Walang Nagbago [Cutterpillow]
3. Maling Akala [UltraElectromagneticPop]
4. Maskara [Carbon Stereoxide]
5. Poor Man’s Grave [Cutterpillow]
6. Waiting for the Bus [Cutterpillow]
7. Huwag Mo Nang Itanong [Cutterpillow]
8. Slo mo [Cutterpillow]
9. Alkohol [Circus]
10. Insomnia [Circus]
11. Torpedo [Cutterpillow]
Set 2
12. Julie Tearjerky [Aloha Milkyway]
13. Tikman [Bananatype EP]
14. Wishing Wells [Circus]
15. Fine Time [Cutterpillow]
16. Pare Ko [UltraElectromagneticPop]
17. Kailan (Lounge) [Circus]
18. Back2Me [Cutterpillow]
19. Trip to Jerusalem [FruitCake]
20. Spolarium [Sticker Happy]
21. Overdrive [Cutterpillow]
Set 3
22. Superproxy [Cutterpillow]
23. Minsan [Circus]
24. Alapaap [Circus]
25. Kaleidoscope World
26. Huling El Bimbo [Cutterpillow]
For the Road
27. Ligaya [UltraElectromagneticPop]
28. Sem break [Circus]
29. Toyang [UltraElectromagneticPop]
So that makes 29 songs, 11 songs from Cutterpillow, 8 Circus, 4 UltraElectromagneticPop (2 for the pahabol songs), 1 each from Sticker Happy, Carbon Stereoxide, Aloha Milkyway, Bananatype EP and FruitCake albums. Kaleidescope world is Francis M’s song, which they played only the chorus, as tribute to the Rap Legend.
Personal comments
AVP and Set 1
1. I don’t think anyone really paid attention to the VJs when they were plugging for MTV shows and sponsor promos. Some even booed them. But yeah, the concert wouldn’t also be possible without the sponsors.
2. The MTV AVP is good, it gave us a glimpse of how they started and ended up with individual pursuits today. It made me think that Ely looks a lot better today compared before! Hehe
3. The letter down was cool (Remember Raimund said that there will be no countdowns? Totoo nga).
4. Magasin was not as grand as last year’s intro song Alapaap but nevertheless a very good booster for the crowd waiting for the concert to start. Of course, the fireworks display also readied the people for the show.
5. Just like in Magasin, Ely modified some of the lyrics of Maling Akala, making the crowd cheer. I think he also said something prior to starting Maling Akala.
6. Marcus shows off his guitar skills at Maskara, although at this point in the concert he seems to be very serious, pensive not to commit a mistake.
7. Ely started off with the higher pitch of the trademark chords for Poor Man’s Grave. Raising his hand looking to the side (Buddy) and at slightly to his back (Raimund) he acknowledged his miss and started off again. It was really forgivable, especially to the fans who cheered as he started to gesture to his band mates, something we didn’t see last time. I am glad they played this song since it is one of my favorites. We see Raimund licking his lips on the lyrics ’Licking every boot he sees just to survive’.
8. Marcus’ Markus highway version of Huwag mo nang itanong is a winner! I think nobody would resist laughing during his performance. Ang kulit talaga! ‘Huwag mo nang itanong….. di ko sasabihin sa ‘yo’. Meron pang ‘chika ang inabot ko’ at ’walang kachuchuran’ hahaha. He really loosened up when he sang this song.
9. Raimund in the house! Raimund definitely knows how to rock. I really liked his performance on Slo Mo. He walked across the stage and even stood near Ely for a minute or so while singing Slo Mo. It is funny that these two both have eyeliners on! Birds of the same color fly together di ba? este feather pala Haha.
10. After Raimund, we were really hoping that Buddy would sing. Kahit sana yung ’Tama Ka’ from their Natin99 album. You can hear the crowd saying ’si Buddy naman’. Seems he’s shy. hehe
11. It was really a nice idea that for at least 12 minutes Ely passes his mic for others to sing. Not only have we enjoyed it, he also got some minutes to rest, before he sang the energetic closing for the first set, Torpedo.
Set 2
1. We were ushered into a homey setup for this set, so we already expected that this set would be an acoustic jam. Ely asked the audience ‘How do you like our new house?’. He even asked us to pass requests on a 1/4 sheet of lengthwise paper. Ely ikaw ba yan?. Haha
2. I was really wondering how they would be playing Wishing Wells live and no doubt they played it really well. Jazz Nicolas is really a jack of all instruments. Pati triangle tinutugtog haha.
3. Fine Time is also one of my most liked performances. Seems that they were really having a fine time singing this song.
4. Pare Ko and Overdrive was a crowd favorite, I think all sang with the band when they played this.
5. Sa Kailan (Lounge) version, si Ely parang may song recital, si Jazz keyboard recital naman haha!
6. The words I remember for Back2Me (Weweweeeeee) Trip to Jerusalem (Spin spin spin)
7. I think it was in Spolarium that Ely was crouching with his guitar, as if fixing something. Only after the concert did Michelle explained that this was how they produced that eerie sound for this song. At first I thought there was something with his guitar connection.
8. At the end of Overdrive, Ely was already saying good night but no one was leaving the grounds. Sino ba nga namang aalis kung di pa nila nakakanta yung Huling El Bimbo?
9. I think it was somewhere in this set na pumiyok si Ely. 
Set 3 and for the Road
1. Although Ely rapped on Superproxy for the UltraElectroMagneticJam tribute album, it was my first time to see him do it live. He did it well.
2. Minsan and Alapaap didn’t get into me, perhaps because of some people in our area.
3. The for the Road performances were more laid back. We see Ely making changes on the lyrics, walking across and sitting on the stage. Ang cute din nilang tatlo nila Raimund at Buddy nung nag-uusap sila kung ano ang tutugtugin. Ely also missed some lyrics from Sembreak. Realizing he made a mistake, he looked at his bandmates and said ‘Ay tapos na!’ haha.
4. Some people in the VIP got to sing some lyrics of Toyang. Poor Tim Yap, he sang the wrong lyrics.
Many were already outside (including us) when the band called for three more songs. You may notice that you can also watch the concert outside!
5. Huling El Bimbo was definitely the grandest way to cap off the night. Setting fire on the Sticker Happy piano seems to symbolize the ending of the Eraserheads story. It was a bittersweet ending with or without group hugs.
To the Eraserheads, thank you very much for pulling off a fun and great concert! Although I did not get to enjoy the concert to the fullest, the experience is certainly for keeps, whether it was the Eheads’ Huling El Bimbo or not.
