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Remembering the Fall of Bataan

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on April 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Today is the Fall of Bataan, and tomorrow is the 67th anniversary of the start of the tragic Death March.
During the past weeks, I spent some time reading several books on the defense of Bataan and Corregidor during the Second World War for my articles for Manila Times (Bataan Rising) and, God, it was very [...]

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New Address

Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2008 | 7 Comments »

 
BRAINTEASER has moved to a new address:
 
 
http://bilingualpen.com/brainteaser
 
 
Please visit me there!

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WordCamp 2008

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on July 24, 2008 | 8 Comments »

[Brainteaser is on a "pause" mode. This means that this post contains no reflection, anecdote, poem, or parable as is usually read in this blog. This is to give way to the following special announcement.]
 
September 6. That’s the date when bloggers will be camping here in Metro Manila for a day of learning and fun. I [...]

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Spammed!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 17, 2008 | 20 Comments »

If I am to believe my spam mails, I am now a millionairess. It seems that during the past two weeks, I have won unthinkable sum in various internet lotteries!
 
Whew lucky me!
 
Or more likely, unlucky me. How do I get rid of these spam mails? They are just so annoying! If they are not offering [...]

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Crossing the River: BrainTeaser, The Right Kind II

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 12, 2008 | 12 Comments »

In the first brainteaser I posted in this blog, I created a puzzle that tested general knowledge and linguistic skills. Now, for part 2, I am featuring a game that tests logical ability. I’m sure you’ll love it.
 
Here’s the link: Crossing the River.
To start, click on the round button (bottom, right).
 
Instructions:

Only two people can travel at [...]

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Tangled!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 11, 2008 | 10 Comments »

They always tangle or get knotted up!
 
I’m talking about the cords — those highly functional bits of strands without which we cannot turn on our gadgets unless they are battery operated. I untangle them every day, or every other day, but soon they will again be all tangled and knotted up. I keep thinking they [...]

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Brainteaser: The “Right” Kind

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 29, 2008 | 17 Comments »

I like pondering on thoughts and ideas. I also love solving puzzles. So when I thought of coming up with a blog that contains only my reflections, I thought of naming it BRAINTEASER. But I’ve been noticing that many of those who come to my blog are looking for a different kind of brain teaser. [...]

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PhotoGraphic Thoughts

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »

If good pictures could launch thousands of ships, and meaningful words could reach the depths of the soul, allow me then to put my lines and images together. If they could at least launch a wooden boat and touch one weary soul, then I would know I’ve done something good.
 
Check out my latest photo blog: [...]

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