Andres Bonifacio's Untold Story

Andres Bonifacio It's November 30, and it's Bonifacio's Day. So as a Filipino myself, I would like to commemorate his heroism by posting a brief documentary about his life. However, since we Filipinos already studied him way back in elementary under the subject Sibika at Kultura (Civic and Culture), perhaps we already knew about him. But, did you know that he had an untold story? The story that has been kept from us because of its controversial and perhaps, demoralizing nature. For those who don't know the Filipino hero, here's a quick information about him: Andres Bonifacio y de Castro (30 November 1863 - 10 May 1897) was a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. He was the founder and later Supremo ("supreme leader") of the Katipunan (Society)...

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iPhone 4 explodes midflight on an Australian Airline

Bad news for iPhone 4 users, the said gadget had been reported exploding. It's like carrying a phone and a bomb at the same time. But let's admit it, Apple's iPhones are always among the hottest gadgets of any holiday shopping season, but for one passenger on an Australian airline flight, the phone was said to be too hot to handle, and it was actually meant literally! According to the report, while on an Australian flight Regional Express ZL319 Friday, a passenger's iPhone 4 (not the iPhone 4S, which is Apple's latest model) suddenly started "emitting a significant amount of dense smoke, accompanied by a red glow," according to a Regional Express statement. The plane, which was flying from Lismore to Sydney, was in the midst of landing when...

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U.K. Embassy stormed in Iran

A large number of protesters gather in front of riot police as they prepare to break in to the British Embassy during an anti-British demonstration in the Iranian capital - Tehran, Iran on November 29, 2011. Hard-line Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and British flag, and throwing documents from windows in scenes, which can be described as, a reminiscent of the seizing of the U.S. compound in 1979. The mob surged past riot police into the British Embassy complex - which they pelted with petrol bombs and stones - two days after Iran's parliament approved a bill that reduces diplomatic relations with Britain following London's support...

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Facebook settles with Federal Trade Commission over deception charges

People might have been wondering why the Anonymous hacktivist collective group "Anon" target the site most people came to love. Now, you may have an answer... According to an Associated Press (AP) report, Facebook is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it deceived consumers with its privacy settings to get people to share more personal information that they originally agreed to. The FTC had charged that the social network told people they could keep the information they share private, then allowed it to be made public. The charges go back to at least 2009, when Facebook changed its privacy settings so that information users may have deemed private, such as their list of friends, suddenly became viewable to everyone. "They...

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The Gospel of John is proof? (Philosophy)

I am in no way siding on any religion nor standpoint, but sometimes, I could not help but laugh on some of the craziest ideas and presumptions coming out, sadly, from my fellow Christian brothers. Here is one, which I had found from Richard Dawkins' site. By the way, for those who doesn't know the guy, Richard Dawkins is a professor on Biology, and the author of Atheist books including "The God Delusion." In short, he is an atheist and a famous scientist. And as much as Christians get bombarded with ridicule and insults by Atheists, the guys who were suppose to be holy are no different. They've also attack the Atheists with bashes, unfortunately, most of these bashes are unreasonable. To give an example, read the argument below: =============================================== intellectual...

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Mutation can lead to psychiatric illness

In recent years, scientists have discovered several genetic mutations associated with greater risk of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. One of such mutations, which is known as DISC1 — short for "Disrupted in Schizophrenia-1" — was first identified in a large Scottish family with high rates of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. Studies have since shown that DISC1 mutations can lead to altered brain structure and impaired cognition, but it was unknown exactly how this occurs. A new study from Li-Huei Tsai, director of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, shows that DISC1 mutations impair a specific signalling pathway in neurons that is critical for normal brain development. In...

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Kamunyak, the Blessed One - The Lioness who adopts Oryx calves

Lioness Kamunyak with an adopted Oryx calf. This documentary had actually been published a long time ago, dating back as far as 2002. This documentary will serve its purpose to anybody who wish to know more about this unusual lioness. The unique lioness was named "Kamunyak" or the "Blessed One."  She's the kind of lioness who adopts Oryx calves for some unknown reason. The news was treated with a lot of skepticism since an Oryx is a type of antelope upon which lions would normally prey. Experts were at a loss to explain the big cat's affection towards the calves. But the said lioness has been protecting her adopted young from danger and had allowed them to be nursed by their biological mothers. Kamunyak resides in Samburu Game Reserve,...

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Iran builds 3 more submarines for its navy

Iran has added three more domestically-built submarines to its naval fleet. Iranian Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Saturday that the Islamic Republic has added three more Ghadir-class submarines to its naval fleet. "All parts of these submarines, including their body and their advanced radar equipment and defense systems have been designed and manufactured by our country's defense experts and with the help of the Defense Ministry," he said in a press conference. The vessels had been said to have been delivered to the Iranian navy in southern port of Bandar Abbas. It said the submarines were from the Ghadir class, of which Iran already has four. This class of submarine can fire missiles and torpedoes and operate...

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Twilight: Breaking Dawn scene can cause seizures?

The movie "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" has elicited shrieks of joy from Twilight fans, yawns from some film critics, and groans from unwilling partners dragged to the vampire love story. Not only that, the film's gory birth scene, which contains rapid flashes of black and red light, has apparently also caused two men to have seizures! Brandon Gephart of Roseville, California, began convulsing during the scene, according to CBS 13 in Sacramento. His girlfriend, Kelly Bauman, said he was "snorting and trying to breathe." Gephart said he cannot remember what happened. An unnamed Utah man said he suffered from similar symptoms. "I didn't really remember what happened after that, I think I blacked out. According to my wife, I was shaking and mumbling...

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To a Friend (Poem)

To a FriendBy Anthony Yap To the friend who I came to admireHope you read and feelThe feeling that resides withinFor thou my dearest friendMine heart and soul commends Thou hast been there when I need theeThou hast been there in my sadnessThou hast been there in my happinessAnd thus I love theeFor thou art my council in my solitude I shalt treasure theeFor thou art more prettier than goldFor thou art more than anything elseIn thine companyI lie for all eternity.....

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Lt. Pike becomes part of Meme Hall of Fame

Lt. John Pike, the UC Davis cop who pepper-sprayed non-violent student protesters about a week ago became part of the meme hall of fame, when tons of images had "stormed the front." While these pictures look funny, it was actually meant to poke the officer. Currently, Lt. Pike is on administrative leave, and recent news tells us that there are people who are going to file a law suit against him. What a pity... it's as if Anon, the memes, and the butt of jokes and ridicules aren't bad enough... Photo Gallery ...

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