Farewell, Steve Jobs. You’re an inspiration.

Posted: October 6th, 2011 | Author: Arnold | Filed under: All in a days work | View Comments
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We will "always be hungry. Always be foolish."

 

Pinoy’s are 2nd in 1990 Asian Games under Jaworski (just sayin’)

Posted: September 25th, 2011 | Author: Arnold | Filed under: All in a days work | View Comments
First of all, let me just say that that we're so proud of the 4th place finish of the current Philippine National Basketball team, Smart-Gilas at the recently concluded FIBA-Asia Championships. It's been a long time since we accomplished this much in Asian basketball. According to basketball historians, the best finish we had at FIBA in recent years was in 1987. With the help of a foreign coach, the basketball program has definitely achieved something great today!

But having said that, I'd like to remind everyone — especially those who've been saying that foreign coaches are better than Filipinos — that back in 1990, the All-Filipino (no naturalized) PBA dream team composed of Chito Loyzaga,  Mon Fernandez, Alvin Patrimonio, Samboy Lim, Ronnie Magsanoc, Benjie Paras, Franz Pumaren, Hector Calma, Yves Dignadice, Paul Alvarez, Allan Caidic and Jerry Codinera and a coaching staff headed by the Living Legend himself, Robert Jaworski — finished 2nd place in the Asian Games. We made it to the top and played against  China. It's not FIBA, but hey, the opponents are the same.

So, people, let's stop the Pinoy vs. non-Pinoy coaching debate-non-sense. Let's celebrate our current achievements, as well as the past.

As a sports addict back in my childhood, I can still remember the excitement those times have created. Here's a clip — the best that I can find at YouTube — of that great days of Philippine basketball. This is mostly of Samboy Lim. Enjoy, nonetheless.

“I will do anything for love”. Or not.

Posted: September 13th, 2011 | Author: Arnold | Filed under: All in a days work | View Comments
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At the recent Miss Universe 2011 question and answer round, Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup was asked: Would you change your religious beliefs to marry the person that you love? She said: "I would not… The first person that I love is my God. The person who loves me should love my God, too."

I'd say, that is one of the most if not the strongest statements I've heard from a woman for years. Not politically correct. The politically correct statement would have been the Twilight-type, I-would-do-anything-for-love kind of answer. Might have even cost her the crown too. But that's how you should stand by your principles.

This statement is inspiring not just for the teen agers who are willing to compromise their belief for the sake of love, but for all of us who encounter daily decisions — will I stand firm for my God, or will I compromise to gain the here-and-now? 

In all aspects of life, we decide who should come first — our God, or our "god".

I would add, Ms. Supsup, that if the person you love doesn't love your God, maybe in the long run, it will not work at all.

Hey, she's 3rd runner up. Not bad!

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates together

Posted: August 30th, 2011 | Author: Arnold | Filed under: All in a days work | View Comments
It was a holiday but I'm working on a pet project. During break, these videos kept me company. I know, with the recent Steve Jobs resignation at Apple, he is on top of the searches now a days. These were educational for most and inspiring to some (including myself) to see 2 giants in our industry in one stage having fun and discussing the past and the future of technology. Very rare occasion indeed. 

Quote: Rick Warren on Determination

Posted: August 25th, 2011 | Author: Arnold | Filed under: All in a days work | View Comments
Most people never succeed because they give up too soon. Is there a dream you’ve always had that you’ve given up on? … Great people are simply ordinary people with an extraordinary amount of determination. Successful people just don’t know how to quit.

Abraham Lincoln was probably America’s greatest president. He lost more times than he won. If you ask any school kid who Abraham Lincoln is, you’ll hear plenty of answers. You won’t hear anything about his defeats, his failures, his lost elections or his embarrassing rejections. You just hear about the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, and that he saved the Union.

from Rick Warren