busy
Monday, February 26th, 2007I'm back to school, to finish my last five subjects before I graduate this summer!
That's all… If I have the time, I would write another entry…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Friday, November 24th, 2006A very happy birthday to me! Thanks to everyone, my family, friends and of course, my baby(ess)….
Team Blog
Thursday, November 9th, 2006After some consideration, I finally decided on creating our team blog at i.ph. Actually its my airsoft team's blog, where we would put our thoughts and ideas regarding airsoft(our hobby). It's not yet polished though, but I posted new entries that is significant to the team. Well, I'm sorry for the design, its just that I'm no graphic designer and doesn't have an artistic sense. So please, check out Team SPOW blog at teamspow.i.ph.
HoooRaaaah!
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
That's me, sporting my new "beng-beng", in a full battle dress attire! It's a Tokyo Marui M14 Rifle! This was taken last Saturday, during our Airsoft Games at Nayong Pilipino. Hell of a day to test this baby! And ow, did I mention its sooo heavy! But the weight of it didn't stop me from playing, not to mention its the first time I used it. Very great experience!
FINALLY!my new baby!
Friday, October 20th, 2006Yesterday was the one of the happiest days of my life! cause I just got to hold and take home my new baby…ahhh…I felt so much happiness that I barely felt the pain in my knee(because of that damn accident I had…) Oh, sorry for not telling, actually its my new airsoft gun, the Tokyo Marui M14 Rifle! But having it gave me a hard time, I walked almost thirty minutes from landmark in ayala to traveller's inn at makati avenue where the shop is located. But it was so worth it when I arrived and finally holding it with my bare hands. The feeling was so intense when I tested the gun. I pulled the trigger and all I heared was, "RATATATATAT!" and there goes a burst of bb pellets coming out of my gun, travelling at three hundred and fifty feet per second. It's like I am in a different world while I'm holding the gun. Technical stuff about the gun:
| Weight | 3,850 g | Length | 1127.0 mm |
| Capacity | 70 rds | Power | 350 fps |
| Motor | EG700 | Battery Size | Large 8.4v battery |
| Shooting Mode | Semi, Full Auto | ||
(info was taken from www.redwolfairsoft.com)
I can't wait to use this gun on our next game. Hopefully I can walk normally that time. For the mean time, I'll be making love with her. EHEHEE!
want a new hobby?
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006hobby? let's make a classic approach on this..first, what the hell is a hobby? well, what else could an IT guy sitting on his butt would possibly do, but to open up a web browser and type google.com then type the word hobby on the search box…then, boom!there you have it, meanings and things that would say what is a hobby. This one is taken from wikipedia, "A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit." this is the link -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby
from the word it self, it is a recreational way of doing something that would keep you away from the usual stuff people do. Now, here comes the exciting part, (well i guess, for me) have you heard of Airsoft wargames! For people who want to experience action and heart-pumping situations, this is the hobby for you! A little background of Airsoft, it is a game wherein people or teams participate to mimic or simulate what happens in a military operation or in the battlefield. Well of course, with some gadgets! Ten!tenenen!tenen!(a bit of a sound effect) These gadgets includes, a rifle that fires 6mm plastic pellets (we call it bb, short for BALANG BILOG), battery powered and made of hard platic or full metal, most likely like the real steel weapon used by modern military. Rifles and guns come in different styles and shapes, patterned from their real steel counter-part. M4's, M16's, AK's,and H&K's are assault rifles players/airsofter play with. Other gears include, face and eye protectors, vest and BDU(Battle Dress Uniforms).
How the game is played? What are the rules? The game is played in different scenarios immitating military operations and tactics, close quarter battles, world war 2 recreation, vietnam war and so on. Teams must compete depending on what scenario, what objectives to accomplish and how to be effective in the battlefield. Unlike paint ball where a big splat of colored ball could be seen when you're hit, The general rule in an airsoft game is to shout "HIT" or raise your gun when you've been hit, honesty of a player would then come in handy. Some would say this is a violent game, where people hurt one another, but I say, hell this is the closest thing of experiencing the front line action! For a guy like me who's been a military fanatic since high school, a son of Military Personnel, and a frustrated "PMAer", this hobby rocks! For those of you who want to experience action more than anything else, I suggest you try Airsoft Wargames! Visit filairsoft.com forum if your interested. Who knows, we might be firing at each other one of these days!
rifles used in airsoft games
M14
M16A3
M4A1
M24
Ak47
pistols
colt 1911
desert eagle .50
glock 18
para ordnance
python 357
A banana a day keeps the Doctor away!
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana
in the same way again!
Bananas Containing three natural sugars - sucrose,
fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana
gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of
energy. Research has proven that just two bananas
provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute
workout. No wonder the banana is the number one
fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy
isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.
It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial
number of illnesses and conditions, making it a
must to add to our daily diet.
Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND
amongst people suffering from depression, many felt
much better after eating a banana. This is
because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of
protein that the body converts into serotonin, known
to make you relax, improve your mood and generally
make you feel happier.
PMS:
Forget the pills — eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it
contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can
affect your mood.
Anemia:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production
of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of
anemia.
Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in
potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect
way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food
and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana
industry to make official claims for the fruit's
ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and
stroke.
Brain Power:
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were
helped through their exams this year by eating
bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to
boost their brain power. Research has shown that
the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by
making pupils more alert.
Constipation:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can
help restore normal bowel action, helping to
overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to
make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The
banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the
honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while
the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body,
so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana
for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep
blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try
rubbing the affected area with the inside of a
banana skin. Many people find it amazingly
successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the
nervous system.
Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria
found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort
food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000
hospital patients, researchers found the most obese
were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The
report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food
cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels
by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two
hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers:
The banana is used as the dietary food against
intestinal disorders because of its soft texture
and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can
be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases.
It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces
irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control:
Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"
fruit that can lower both the physical and
emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In
Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas
to ensure their baby is born with a cool
temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain
the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking:
Bananas can also help people trying to give up
smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the
potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize
the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and
regulates your body's water balance. When we are
stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing
our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with
the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes:
According to research in "The New England Journal
of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular
diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much
as 40%!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many
ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four
times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three
times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and
iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It
is also rich in potassium and is one of the best
value foods around. So maybe its time to change
that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a
day keeps the doctor away!"
Rod Steel 