ONAT LOPERA

Google Reader looks… even better with a new makeover. Looks like a Bloglines and Gmail interface mash-up. Much better!

I think there was some sort of a rollback on the site. My most recent post (before this, of course) was placed on the “Drafts” section. Anyway, it’s back again.

Pre-Milenyo
Thursday morning. I’d been hearing news on the television about the cancellation of all classes in all levels including government agencies in Manila. I had second thoughts about going to school that morning but I was already dressed so I went to class anyway. During the class, one of my body “quirks” acted up again, [...]

The Constant Gardener » the best on this list. Definitely worth it, highly recommended. Outstanding performances by the cast especially Rachel Weisz; well deserved Ocsar win. Tres bien.
The Descent » really good UK thriller.
Fearless (2006) » Jet Li’s last martial arts film. There were good scenes but if I were to retire, I [...]

Hello I’m Onat, just recently addicted to dark chocolates. Nice to meet you.
Since that European goodie, 85% dark chocolaty goodness, I’ve been craving for more. They said it was too bitter but not for this recent convert. I could really taste the chocolate; almost coffee-like, which I also frequently consume. I occasionally eat [...]

It had been weeks since Google added Tabs on their Personalized Google start page. Even though the tabs loads faster unlike before, I still read my feeds through Netvibes.

I am back, up and about! I was away for a whole week. Literally almost a week of hell suffering from that dreadful vertigo. This usually happens when I have a cold and the mucus goes up to my inner ear screwing up my balance. I call it my “defect” if you ask me. But [...]

The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin was killed September 4, 2006 when a passive stingray pierced his heart with its tail. My condolences to his family and friends. He is an icon on animal conservation and will truly be missed. So long mate.

I was surprised last night when I saw a newsletter from Bill Bryson saying he just finished his memoir, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. There was even an “exclusive” excerpt along with the email (and another one coming in a few weeks) that proves again why I love his work. He can [...]

The “Ber” season is here! Ber, ber, ber, ber. Christmas is just around the corner.