Grooveshark(Lite): Music To My Ear

What tracks do you listen to, to bring life to a badly slaughtered day?

Here’s my list.

1. Dream On by Aerosmith
2. Evergreen by Faithless
3. Superman by Five for Fighting
4. Fix You by Coldplay
5. Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears
6. Drops of Jupiter by Train
7. Ordinary World by Duran Duran
8. Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury
9. Something by Jim Sturgess
10. Feel by Robbie Williams
11. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
12. A Little Respect by Erasure
13. Hemorrhage by Fuel
14. Not For All The Love In The World by The Thrills
15. Creep by Stone Temple Pilots

Top it off with Firestarter by Prodigy and you’ll surely get some sparks going.

Where do I go for uninterrupted listening pleasure of my favorite songs and more?

Grooveshark – it’s where people meet and share their favorite music online and more.

Find out what you’ve been missing. Try Grooveshark(Lite) for quick access to millions of songs that you can listen to without the guilt--just pleasure.

VeohTV: Internet TV Right On Your PC

Ever wonder what you can do during those boring times in front of your computer? Why not watch movies,TV shows and your favorite videos?

There is an abundance of online sites that allow you to watch videos for free but most of the time the video quality is crappy and the selection isn't that good as well.

Did you wish you can watch uninterrupted videos that will entertain you for hours?

Watch a full-length concert of Amy Winehouse. Entertain the kids for an hour and more with a child-friendly movie . Watch full episodes of Big Brother or Survivor. Yes you can do all that in the convenience of your PC or laptop, all for free.

All you need to do is to download VeohTV.

What is VeohTV? VeohTV is a revolutionary software that brings internet TV to your PC. It's main objective is to be able to provide a smart solution to watching TV over the internet by scouring the internet for the best videos and bringing them to you through the VeohTV interface that allows TV-like viewing. To learn more visit VeohTV.com

You can also download VeohTV here. You need to register but rest assured that VeohTV is free as of this post. VeohTV is still in its Beta stage but after you download the interface you can start browsing the channels and start watching a movie, a TV show and more videos with stunning clarity. VeohTV even lets you download some videos on your computer's hard disk and watch them at a later time much like recording videos in a dvr.

VeohTV allows you to search videos from VeohTV's database as well as from Yahoo and Google and from other video sources online. It also lets you customize your favorites every time you find an interesting movie or video. As you watch your videos, VeohTV makes recommendations that match your interest. As of this date, VeohTV is already able to provide an alphabetical listing of all TV shows that are available for viewing. For the movies though, there isn't a complete listing yet but you can try searching for it in the search tool provided within the VeohTV player.

If you want to take a different approach, you can go to quicksilverscreen and from there you can browse the online video database in A-Z list or in A-Z thumbnail format. Please note that movies and videos available from this site are not all VeohTV videos. But whatever you find that has a Veoh logo can be played using the VeohTV interface after you login.

The VeohTV interface is remarkable. It's by far the best video interface available online that doesn't require a monthly subscription. Plus VeohTV offers an interactive tool within the VeohTV player itself that allows you to customize your widgets. So what are you waiting for?

Try VeohTV today.

Boggle Your Mind: Test Your Brain Power

"It is sad that the fools are so self-confident and the clever ones are full of doubts."
-Bertrand Russell-

• The Gambler

A gambler enters the casino three times. Each time he comes in he gives $10 to the doorman. Then he bets all of his remaining money. And he wins, doubling his original bet. As he goes out he gives another $10 to the high-roller. He does this three times in a row. By the third time, when he goes out, he has no more money left. How much money did he have originally, when he first entered the casino?

• Find a five-letter word in the English language that doesn't change it's pronunciation even when you take out four of its letters.

• The shortest word in the English language that contains all the vowels is a seven - letter word. What is it?

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Just For Fun: The One Phrase You Can't Mess With

Read the following lines with conviction. Enunciate every word. See what happens.


"Oh my darling please don't touch me!"


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Stress Busting Techniques In The Digital Age

• Never dwell on something for hours unless it is life threatening

It is always easy to sink into the couch and watch TV endlessly, or work on the computer for hours, or perhaps get lost in a very exciting video game. Yes, it is very convenient and it is also very unhealthy. You could lose track of time, precious time that could be used in some other beneficial endeavors.

How to avoid it?

Set a goal to take a break every 30-min, 1-hour or 2-hour intervals and be sure to comply.

Here's a trick that will really help--I call it the 'bottomless drink' technique. Drink a full glass of low-calorie beverage (water is highly recommended) before you do a prolonged activity. In an hour or so, your bladder fills up and you can't resist the urge to dispose of, thus, you will be compelled to abandon whatever you are doing at the moment, forcing you a break--your much needed break.

• Breathe

Oxygen is important for all bodily functions. Your brain which is a vital organ is the primary consumer of the oxygen that you take in. Take time to breathe. It is as essential as drinking, sleeping and eating. Set a few minutes in a day and devote it primarily for breathing exercises.

• Release your inner tension in a creative way

If your body has been subjected to stress for a long while tension builds up inside your body and this could progress to more serious illnesses. Find a way to let it out.

Frustrated? Angry?

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AppleTV: When Computer Screen Size Ain't Enough

Ever thought of wanting to watch your videos on your 61" TV from your iTunes library?

That used to be a remote possibility but Apple came up with another genius gadget named AppleTV.

What is AppleTV?

AppleTV is a device that allows you to watch your movies from your iTunes library on your TV. It also allows you access to the apple iTunes store so you can rent movies after you browse the different selections. Some movies are even available in HD. The great thing about AppleTV is the fact that it allows you to play your favorite videos from youtube.com directly from your TV screen without the need for a computer.

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Good Friday: How Holy It Used To Be

Good Friday is a big day. This is the day when we basically, die a bit by really keeping a holy day through prayers, reflections, atonement, fasting and abstinence and stopping all worldly affairs. This is also the day when we get to see a reenactment of the passion of Christ in flesh form—real people trying to relive the passion, the betrayal—Judas’ kiss, the Pontius Pilate act, the carrying of the cross, the crucifixion. We also reflect on the seven last words of Christ on the cross. It was definitely a life-altering tradition. At three in the afternoon on Good Friday, the time when Christ supposedly died on the cross, we go to the beach and wash off ourselves in the sea—with the belief that as we do that we cleanse ourselves of all our sins.

On the other hand, tales of witches and black magicians renewing their powers on Good Friday hover around, creating an aura of eerie, empty, godless, sorrowful, almost black Friday. I remember seeing all crucifixes in the church being covered by a purple or maroon piece of cloth and that makes the day even gloomier.

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Feel Good Sunday: Super Bowl XLII

The game was the finest sports match we’ve seen in a while bringing moments when we literally have to hold our breath as the almost impossible happens at the most unexpected moment.

The NY Giants really did a good job of rallying up against the opponent by pounding on Tom Brady with their unmatched defense. The offense’s side was a little shaky yet Manning was able to deliver the goods when the opportunity presented itself.

What a remarkable performance by the NY Giants!

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California Dreamin'

When I first set foot in California, I was kind of shock to see how different it was. I almost felt like I was not on a foreign soil. Yeah, honestly, I felt like I was just somewhere in one of the seven thousand and one islands of the Philippines.

Why? My goodness, you cannot turn your head without seeing another spread-toed flat-nosed creation. They are all over the place. I even asked myself, “How did they get here? Why is my family not here?”

I like the weather in California. It hardly rains in California but when it does it sure feels like rain in the tropics. I kind of like the way the sun shines in California. It’s the closest reminder to warm sunny skies back home.


I even wonder that perhaps if I have my close relatives here I would change my opinion about where home is to me.



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Ikobo: The Sensible Way to Send Money to the Philippines

For most Filipinos abroad it is an undeniable fact that a big part of our earnings overseas is being sent back to our loved ones back home in the Philippines. Even for those who have migrated to places outside of the Philippines, the obligation continues. Yeah it is, in fact, weird as it sounds, an obligation.

Imagine sending $600 to your loved ones and spending $50 bucks for the transfer service? That’s a lot!

You can opt to pay less by doing bank to bank transfers but it takes a while before your recipients get hold of their cash.

In emergency cases, you have no choice but to pay the higher service fee even if it burns your pocket.

I used to do that. For the sake of speed, pay extra fees. That’s an old story.

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