LATE PERCEPTION OF REALITY!!

Drei Corops: ay pare may kasama ako dito sa bahay ikalawang lalake lang na kilala ko na normal medyo gago pero mahilig sa science na hayok gaya natin
Drei Corops: may sinabi sya sakin DEHIN KO PA ALAM
Drei Corops: nakakatuwa may marinig na bago
Filip Sabio: ano
Drei Corops: nabasa raw nya sa websayt....according to COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Drei Corops: lahat ng senses natin MAY LAG
Drei Corops: mga 1/10 of a second
Drei Corops: so nape-perceive natin ang BUONG REALITY
Drei Corops: na medyo LATE!!
Filip Sabio: one tenth? talaga... parang ambagal nun ah
Drei Corops: lahat daw..touch, sight, sound
Drei Corops: baka mali sya sa numero
Drei Corops: duda ako sa numero
Filip Sabio: alam ko hayok mga neurons natin sa tulin
Filip Sabio: halos speed of light
Drei Corops: oo hayok...feeling ko mali pagkaalala nya
Drei Corops: pero may lag pa rin realistic yon
Drei Corops: nakakatuwa yung idea na since lahat ng senses may lag...e di tangina HULI tayo sa lahat
Drei Corops: huli sa realidad ng todo konting mga units of time
Drei Corops: malamang dehin 1/10
Drei Corops: pero naniniwala ako sa general lag ..."late perception of reality"
Filip Sabio: pero ambilis mag process ng utak natin
Filip Sabio: hehe
Drei Corops: oo nagcocompensate..pero yung point daw ng documentary...
Filip Sabio: ano
Drei Corops: pag daw naenhance ng science ang senses natin...may advantage tayo sa mga normal na tao
Drei Corops: parang spiderman spider sense
Filip Sabio: putah
Drei Corops: kasi nauuna
Filip Sabio: sino nakaka achieve nyan
Drei Corops: haha
Filip Sabio: or theoretical sense
Drei Corops: wala theory lang
Filip Sabio: tangina ano yon maikli mga nerves hahaha
Drei Corops: isipin mo pare..SA TOTOO LANG NASUNTOK KA NA pero ang alam ng buong kaluluwa mo PALANDING PA LANG YUNG SAPAK
Drei Corops: hahaha
Drei Corops: kung alam mo na masusuntok ka na makakaiwas ka
Drei Corops: ang ineexplain kasi OA sa generalized lag
Filip Sabio: baliktad
Drei Corops: baliktad ba
Filip Sabio: akala mo palanding pa lng yung suntok
Drei Corops: ay oo baliktad
Filip Sabio: este
Drei Corops: nakakalito
Filip Sabio: nasuntok ka na
Drei Corops: ayujn yung sabi ko jhehehe
Filip Sabio: este
Drei Corops: tama yung una ko
Drei Corops: nasuntok ka na pero dahil alam mo yun..pwede mong unahan....tangina parang metaphysical world
Drei Corops: ineexplain na magiging parang minority report man ka
Drei Corops: may future sense!!
Filip Sabio: pero in reality
Filip Sabio: dein future yon
Drei Corops: yun daw yung goal...tapso sabi daw malamang mga futureman gaya ni nostradamus hayok lang daw ang awareness
Filip Sabio: it is da "now"
Filip Sabio: pero pano ka mauuna sa reality
Drei Corops: oo parang ganon. Tanginang konsepto yun actually pang "high"
Filip Sabio: bwahahaha
Filip Sabio: pang sabog
Drei Corops: oo pare hehehe pero may tawag daw yjung field of study na yon....andun yung words na cognitive saka science saka perception of reality
Drei Corops: yung kwento sakin bitin bitin e
Drei Corops: pag lumapit sayo opismeyt mo sigaw ka ALAM KO NA ANG SASABIHIN MO KASI SA TOTOO LANG NASABI MO NA
Drei Corops: pero hindi mo pa alam na nasabi mo na
Filip Sabio: hahaha
Drei Corops: applicable lang yata yun kung ga-5 mins yung lag
Filip Sabio: kung may spyware utak mo
Drei Corops: pare sa opinion ko masyadong maliit yung lag to the point na no significant difference na pag nag statistics ka
Filip Sabio: ganon siguro lag
Filip Sabio: ahaha
Drei Corops: eh yung brontosaurus theory nakwneot ko na sayo
Filip Sabio: google ko nga
Filip Sabio: daynasor?
Drei Corops: may mga paleontologists pare sabi nila primitibo daw yung nerves ng mga dinosor..may possiblity na OA sa bagal pagtravel ng senses don. Baka pag pinutol mo buntot ng mahabang brontosaurus...tangina mamayang hapon pa sya aaray
Filip Sabio: hahahahahahahaha
Drei Corops: sobrang tanga na nila non hahaha
Filip Sabio: tangina sakit ng tyan ko
Filip Sabio: hahahahaha
Drei Corops: kasi hindi pa nageevolve to fullest potential ang nervous systsem!!
Drei Corops: naniniwala ako dun!!
Drei Corops: HAHAHAHHAHA
Drei Corops: nabanggit na rin yun ng ibang tao nakalimutan ko basta may theory na ganon..may kinalaman sa coating ng mga nerve cells
Drei Corops: hahahahaha
Filip Sabio: baka malayo yung mga synaptic gaps in between brain cells
Filip Sabio: hahaha
Drei Corops: ayun na nga kasama na yon hahaha
Filip Sabio: may problema dun pare
Drei Corops: ano prablem
Drei Corops: ay pwede sila sa LAG THEORY OF REALITY
Filip Sabio: pano yung mga involuntary moevment ng mga organs and muscles
Drei Corops: hmmm sa "senseation" lang ata applicable
Drei Corops: feeling ang pinapagusapan nila e
Drei Corops: hindi motor
Drei Corops: baka mabilis na motor
Drei Corops: pero mabagal sensory
Filip Sabio: eh pano kung natatae yung daynasor pare
Filip Sabio: after three days
Filip Sabio: makikita na lng nya yung bahay nya
Drei Corops: solb yan problem na yan pag conclude mo na sensory is slow motor is fast
Filip Sabio: puro tae na
Drei Corops: HAHAHAHAHAHA oo nga
Filip Sabio: yun nga
Drei Corops: "ay natatae pala ako"
Filip Sabio: "natatae ako" - bronto
Drei Corops: "ay wala na pala akong buntot!! yare!! AAAAAA"
Filip Sabio: isa pang problema dun pare
Drei Corops: haha ano pa tangian natatawa ako dito hahahahaha
Filip Sabio: kunyari kakain sya ng jurassic leaves
Filip Sabio: nakita nya yung plants pare
Drei Corops: tapos hahaha
Filip Sabio: tangina kelangan nya magdasal na kapag kakagatin na nya yun
Filip Sabio: andun pa
Drei Corops: HAHAHAHA
Filip Sabio: yung leaves
Drei Corops: baka naman sa BUNTOT lang applicable yung theory
Filip Sabio: kse maaaring hinangin na or wat
Drei Corops: malapit naman yung mata sa brain
Drei Corops: hahahaha
Filip Sabio: bwahahahaha
Drei Corops: kaya siguro buntot ginamit na example
Filip Sabio: putangina
Filip Sabio: tanginang theory only for buntot
Drei Corops: tangina natatawa ako
Drei Corops: hahahahaha
Drei Corops: TAIL-ONLY LAG THEORY FOR BRONTO!
Filip Sabio: hahahahaha
Filip Sabio: putangina
Drei Corops: tapos pang mahabang dinosor lang
Drei Corops: tapos pang mahabang dinosor lang
Filip Sabio: baka naman kse OA din tayo hahahaha
Drei Corops: baka hindi naman maghapon yiung lag!
Filip Sabio: baka naman yung lag nya ay seconds or tenth of a second lng naman
Filip Sabio: hahahaha
Drei Corops: hahahha palagay ko hahahahahah
Drei Corops: so bale parang "slow reaction" lang ang datin
Drei Corops: dating
Filip Sabio: pero solid yon pare kung mamayang hapon pa
Filip Sabio: everything will register
Drei Corops: tangina sinaksak mo na sa puso
Drei Corops: namatay na...dehin naramdaman! kasi hindi umabot sa hapon!
Filip Sabio: tangina isipin mo
Filip Sabio: papahinga ka lng
Filip Sabio: kumakain ka ng leaves
Drei Corops: tapos
Filip Sabio: biglang split second dedbol ka na
Filip Sabio: kse kanina ka pa pala namamatay
Drei Corops: kasi nasaksak ka nung umaga?
Drei Corops: HAHAHHAHHA
Drei Corops: pano kiung kanina pa pala sya PATAY!!
Drei Corops: LATE PERCEPTION OF REALITY!!

Beasley?

The Miami Heat got the second overall pick in the next draft. Widely considered as a two-man draft for Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose, this takes the pressure off of Riles to draft the "right" player. Essentially, it all boils down to who Chicago doesn't pick.
Here is where things get complicated for my dream: Rose-Wade-Marion combo. Because now, I think the Bulls will ultimately choose Rose over Beasley. Although most mock drafts are picking Beasley for Chicago (basically because the Bulls need an inside scorer), I still think they'll choose Rose, a Chicago native, for an upgrade over Kirk Hinrich, who disappeared the entire season last year.
Hopefully, i'm not entirely wrong about this, just like a quarter of my conference finals picks, and Chicago chooses Beasley. What's more there has been talk of the Heat trading the second pick if they don't get Derrick Rose, because they appear to be "not sold" on Beasley's commitment. That'll be a disaster. Unless they get someone like Brand or Okafor or a productive 4-guy out of that trade, it'll be one of the worst draft day trades ever.
On the other hand, you really can't go wrong with Beasley anyway. He's extremely athletic and will be a career 20+ scorer and 8+ rebounder in the NBA, and those are conservative numbers. What if he shows up for training camp motivated and just wanting to dominate? That'll be something to see.




Michael Beasley

The WTF Story of the Month

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3378730

What the f...?!

Team Building - Prince Square Resort

Ampopogi ah... Mga ungas.


And now, the end is near...


Bakit ngayon ka lang? Blanket, bayong, kalan.


Dora and Boots


FHM 01


FHM 02


Uso pa ba ang harana?


Papalamang ba'ko sa bidyoke???


Huhhhhh?


Konti na lang ah.. (si Harana nasa background)


Jaboom Twins. Jaja and Boom-boom.


Almu-chow


Ihaw-ihaw. Panalo!


Team Melvin


Team Roshee


Team Willand


Uwian na? Tulog naman.

Upsets? Unlikely - but I can hope...

Boston - Atlanta, Detroit - Philadelphia: both tied at 2 games a-piece. Upsets in the making? Highly unlikely. I think both series will be done by Game 6 - although only one can hope they go seven or an upset really does happen:

These are my "dream" second round and conference finals match-ups:

East Second Round:
Cleveland - Atlanta
Orlando - Philadelphia
East Finals:
Atlanta - Philadelphia (Ultimate Battle of the Underdogs!)

West Second Round:
LA Lakers - Utah
San Antonio - New Orleans
West Finals:
San Antonio - Utah

But these will most-likely be the second round and conference finals match-ups:

East Second Round:
Boston (2) - Cleveland (4) (Doc Rivers will mess this one up, definitely.)
Detroit (4) - Orlando (1) (Unless Howard averages 40-30, this'll be Detroit's series to lose)
East Finals:
Cleveland - Detroit

West Second Round:
LA Lakers (4) - Utah (3) (Utah has the better starting five, but it won't be Kobe who will be the difference maker, it'll be Gasol)
San Antonio (4) - New Orleans (2) (Chris Paul is good, but his team won't have an answer for Ginobili)
West Finals:
San Antonio - LA Lakers

Pinoy Coach

Did you know that new Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra is half-Filipino? Eric is the son of an American father and a Filipino mother (Spoelstra is proud of his Filipino roots). He joined the Heat's staff as a video coordinator 13 years ago. Now, he takes over the reins as the new Miami Heat Head Coach with Riley announcing his stepping down from the coaching job (Pat Riley will still be president of operations for the Heat).
I have to say that I am very excited about the Heat next season. The possibility of either Beasley or Rose or Lopez joining, Wade and Marion fully rested, a Filipino coach, and no expectations. I honestly believe that the Heat will be back into playoff contention next year and possibly contend for the championship one or two years down the road.


Eric Spoelstra

Looking Forward to the Lottery

Since Miami has been officially out of the playoff picture for quite some time now, I can't help but be a scout-slash-NCAA-brackets-aficionado for the time being. There is a possibility that the Heat will get the overall pick. Actually they have the best chance of getting the overall pick for next draft (becasue of their current W-L record), but if history says anything, they'll probably be picking between 2 and 5.
So that got me to visiting different web resources checking out who is eligible for the draft, who is the projected top pick, other projected lottery picks, as well as some gameplay videos of these players. This thing also got me watching NCAA games even closer than before. Out of all the lottery picks i've "scouted," three players stood out with their talent and potential. Not surprisingly, these three are projected to go 1, 2, and 3 in the draft.

Michael Beasley (6'10" PF Kansas State Freshman)- he has been the consensus #1 pick among sportswriters and scouts. I see him sort of like a player with Shawn Marion's athleticism, Ray Allen's shooting, and Elton Brand's strength down low. Those are either the 2, 3, and 4 positions you can immediately fill when you draft this kid. The thing I keep hearing about him though, is his work ethic and that sometimes he coasts through entire games. Which is probably why this next guy gets considerations for the #1 pick as well:

Derrick Rose - (6'4" PG Memphis Freshman) - his athleticism and his speed is already one notch above everyone in the NCAA tournament. He also has the size and strength to be a good starting PG for any team. To say that he is NBA-ready is an understatement - he is ready to dominate the next level. Only thing is, this is exactly what everyone was saying about Kevin Durant last year, and he still hasn't impressed me that much.

Brook Lopez - (7'0" C Stanford Sophomore) - out of all lottery-bound players in this year's NCAA tournament. Brook Lopez is the one I probably watched the most. He has exceptional touch inside and has a nice range for a big guy. He also rebounds the ball extremely well, although not as much a defensive presence like his twin brother, Robin. Brook however, is the more offensively gifted of the two. Brook Lopez should not go any higher than the 3rd pick, not because if his game, but because Beasley and Rose is just way out on another level with their talent and potential.

Let's say Miami does get the ping-pong balls to bounce their way, and I am magically transformed into the Miami Heat GM. Given the number 1 pick, which player would I choose?

I am going with Derrick Rose.

First of all, I think that in the long run he will be a better player overall. Besides, it is extremely hard to pass up a point guard in the draft as gifted as Rose. Anyone, remember where Chris Paul and Deron Williams landed on draft day? Exactly. While I admit Beasley is a special individual, I think that Marion already fills his role on the Heat - a 2, 3, and 4 multi-positional player. What Marion lacks in Beasley's offensive game, Derrick Rose can more than make up for it. And if Marion, decides to bolt after the next season or during the offseason, the Heat will be better of with a Rose-Wade combo, than a Beasley-Wade pairing.
Anyway, the bottom line is, you cannot go wrong with either player. Both guys will be studs. If the Heat gets the third pick, it should be automatic - Brook Lopez. If they fall to the 4th or 5th pick - i'd just rather trade the pick and get good vets and/or protected lottery picks for next year's draft. I'm going to kill myself if the Heat chooses Bayless or Mayo in this draft - they are two of the most overrated players in the tournament. The talent is there, but they're playing entire games without you knowing that they are there. Unlike the first three, they make their presence felt from the get go. But with the circus that is the NBA, and what Miami has been through, bad luck and bad decisions can happen. Hopefully, it doesn't get to be the "NBA: Where shit happens."

Brand X

I've been investing in a lot of "Brand X" gadgets lately.

(1) We decided we needed a brand new hybrid DV cam for stills and video; because our Video 8 Handycam was, well, old and obsolete. Instead of buying the 20,000 peso Sony or JVC DV cameras, we decided to invest on a Pocket DV T300 from Aiptek worth around 6,000 pesos.

(2) PLU was badly in need of a decent car stereo. Instead of buying the 10,000 peso Pioneer head unit, I settled for a 3,000 peso Maxsound headunit - with CD/SD/MP3 capabilities similar to this one.

(3) PLU's rear shock absorbers were busted and instead of buying brand new shocks, i went to Cruven to have one repaired; and the other "unrepairable" one replaced with a Monroe second-hand surplus shock absorber - both for just 2,000 pesos parts and labor.

(4) I needed headphones for my laptop and instead of buying expensive Sennheiser headphones, guess what? Yes, i bought 100-peso generic earphone units from CD-R King.

There's definitely a case for me being a cheapskate. But so far, all these things I bought are working as expected. I've also read some good reviews of these gadgets and services from the internet. I'm telling you, some research will save you a lot of money.

But what about this: are you willing to buy a Brand X Car?

I have certainly thought about it. Chery Cars have a nice lineup of a sedan (Easter), a small car (the QQ is getting popular by the minute), and an SUV - the Tiggo. These cars are cheap - around half the price of a Toyota or a Kia. But are you willing to invest on a cheaper alternative (Brand X) on this large a scale?

Certainly there are a number of things that you need to look out for - like availability of parts, service, and overall quality of the car itself. As well as how many mechanics and people out there are really familiar with Chery Car technology.

It certainly is worth a look, however investing 700,000 hard-earned pesos on an SUV, could make a person go for the safer choice and buy a Toyota or a Honda or Mitsubishi, etc..

As for me, because of the scale of the investment when it comes to buying a new car, i'd rather wait one or two years to see how this Chery Car company turns out before buying a new one. We wouldn't want to have a Proton Wira just like in the 90s and then have my car brand bust in the local market, right?

The Proton Wira from the 90s

Ryan Wrigley Parmeter

I just got this article from ESPN's Page 2 site from Bill Simmons. This is such a tragedy. This story is so moving you can't help but think how this man is even holding up. This just goes to show you that you can never have enough time to spend with your family.

http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10567327

Is This Some Kind Of A "Joke?"

The following are from:
http://tob.hollywood.com/2008/01/22/rip-heath-ledger/

Paul Browne, Deputy Commissioner for Public Information of the New York Police Department, held a press conference on Heath Ledger Tuesday night.
He confirmed the following:
• Heath Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died today in NYC.
• The deceased was discovered by a masseuse and a housekeeper at approximately 2:45 p.m. today.
• The masseuse was there for a regular appointment.
• The deceased was found in his bedroom.
• The deceased was lying on the floor, curled up, at the foot of his bed.
• The deceased was naked and face down.
• There were not pills found scattered around the room as had been previously reported.
• There were some prescription bottles, including prescription sleeping medication, uncovered.
• Police do not know how long the deceased had been in the apartment.
• The deceased was renting the apartment.
• The cause of death has not yet been determined. The determination will be made by the medical examiners office.



I'm still thinking he'll show up on the premier of Dark Knight Returns in his Joker outfit and say to Christian Bale, "Joke's on you, battie-boy!" No offense. Such a loss. We finally had a true portrayal of the real Joker. And he dies before the film shows. Well whatever happens, he just made sure the movie will be a blockbuster hit and an instant classic.