Archive for September, 2008

Brutal Day

September 29th, 2008 - Posted in Political Economy

“House Rejects Bailout Package…Stocks Plunge”

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium

September 24th, 2008 - Posted in Tech Zone, Video

Finally I took the plunge…at a cost of US$618.

The package weighed 18 pounds!

Lux Aeterna

September 23rd, 2008 - Posted in General, Video

The background music of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers trailer has deeply impressed me since the first time I heard it. As more and more movies adapted the soundtrack (Da Vinci Code and I am Legend, the latest example being the forthcoming 24: Redemption). Turns the the soundtrack was originally written and popularized for the movie Requiem for a Dream. This site provides a good overview of the adaption of the soundtrack.

Welcome to Socialistic America

September 17th, 2008 - Posted in Political Economy

Where the government owns the largest mortgage lenders and insurer in the country, serving millions worldwide.

Favorite TV Advertisement (HK)

September 7th, 2008 - Posted in General, Video

Technology is not a prerequisite for good ideas. Here are three of my favorite Hong Kong TV advertisement of old,

1. Meiji Chocolate Gummy

2. Vita Chocolate Milk

3. CIT Long-Distance Phone Call