Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza’s hands. The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn’t listen so he used us to get everyone’s attention. Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn’t see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn’t understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head. Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate. I guess its in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it was necessary. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don’t matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eat their words. Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth. Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then there was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It’s like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death. Then somebody from outside the bus threw a canister. It forced out a black smoke that is so painful to the eyes and putrid smelling to the nose. People started screaming. We cannot breathe. Some ran in front of the bus but Mister Mendoza warned them of stray bullets. It was too late. One was hit on the head, the other was hit on the shoulders. Bullets were now flying. Its like the authorities thought we were all dead. Mister Mendoza finally admits his mistake and said sorry to everyone, dead or alive. He then ran towards the front of the bus where he would meet his maker. As he passed by my chair with bullets whistling overhead, I clutched my hand on the velvet curtain and wrapped it around my face. All I could think of was to stay alive – for my child who is waiting for me back in Xinjang.

I know I will survive, I will come home.

Bang Lu Min Survivor, Quirino Bloodbath

reference URL: http://untamedrebel.blogspot.com/2010/08/quirino-hostage-drama-survivors.html

The good thing about having your own blogsite is I can say whatever I fucking want. Much like hit-girl was on kick-ass ^_^. Anyway, I hope u enjoy watching this as much as I did.

This guy is a TRUE HERO. Really, i totally respect his courage and unselfishness to help others in need. If any of you know the true identity if this person, he’s bravery should be acknowledged.

original post from: http://www.dump.com

After watching this clip over and over again. I think some may call him stupid, some may call him brave, either way. He’s a the real “F”-ing superman (Heart Man of steel).

Facebook emoticons can be used in Facebook Chat conversations. Each emoticon is called by writing it’s shortcut into the Chat box.

Reference URL: http://www.facebokemoticons.com/

I usually don’t post reviews or comments on some apps i have on my iphone. but facebook really did a good job on their new version for the iPhone 3.0

Here are some of the new features:

• See your upcoming Events and RSVP
• See your friends’ birthdays
• See Pages and post updates and photos to Pages you administer
• Write Notes and read your friends’ Notes
• Upload videos (iPhone 3GS only)
• Upload photos to any album
• Complete photo management (create albums, delete albums, delete photos, delete photo tags)
• Change your Profile Picture
• Zoom into photos
• Like posts and photos
• See the same News Feed as the Facebook website
• Visit links in a built-in web browser
• See all of your friends’ friends and Pages
• See mutual friends
• Easily search for people and Pages
• Make friend requests
• Become a fan of Pages
• Quickly call or text your friends
• Create shortcuts to your favorite friends and Pages
• Friends sorted by first or last name according to your settings
• Chat friends sorted alphabeticaly

I’m trying out this new plugin I installed on my wordpress. Its suppose to update or post and entry on my twitter account. And since I have a twitter app on my facebook. It should capture the new tweet then posting a link on my facebook wall. hmmm. lets try it out…

Update (1 min after): IT WORKS! ^_^

I’ve just installed a new Plug-in for my wordpress. If you have an iPhone/iPod Touch. Trying viewing my webpage. It looks great. optimized for the apple web devices (not to mention it uses ajax for faster interaction and more eye candy effects). I still haven’t tried them yet using windows mobile internet explorer or nokia symbian smartphone browsers. maybe some of you who have these Phones/PDAs can send me some screenshot (it would be very helpful).

NEW mobile theme: WPtouch iPhone Theme (By Dale Mugford & Duane Storey)
OLD mobile theme: WordPress PDA & iPhone (By Imthiaz Rafiq)

Dont’ get me wrong, i still like the old plugin which I am using. its looks great for both mobile safari and mobile IE. i just like the new feel.

watch out for google wave. it take communication via online, not to the next level, but to the next galaxy.

URL: http://wave.google.com/

I found this blog post on “10 Youtube URL Tricks You Should Know About”. It has features of all sorts (i’m sure) you are not even aware of when embedding them on to your website or blog post. in my case at least.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-youtube-url-tricks-you-should-know-about/

who is this “st. valentine” guy anyway? catholics claim he was third century roman priest who conducted marriages in secret even though marriage was prohibited by emperor claudious ii. others say he was beheaded for being a christian. roman historians believe that the febuary holiday is to celebrate their god lupercalia after he drove the wolves away. the french believe that valentine was a monk who brought two massacred children back to life.

so let me see if i understand this. sometime around 1500 years ago there may have been a priest or monk or roman god that married soldiers, joined a cult, scared away dogs, or resurrected kids. what exactly does that have to do with naked angels firing arrows and stuffed animals holding flowers? and how did hallmark use this to decree that we spend at least one day a year feeling miserable and inadequate?

those sitting at home lonely and depressed on febuary 14th are the lucky ones. in a world that deems your self-worth to be based on a heterosexual relationship, preferably in marriage, single people have plenty of opportunities to feel like societal failures without having their situation pointed out, highlighted, and spelled out in neon letters. even the people that are happy being single are pressured into reevaluating their situation. but for the recently dumped, divorced, or widowed the weight of their pain doubles. sounds like a groovy reason to celebrate to me!

the only thing worse than being alone on valentine’s day is being in a relationship. jewelry ads encourage you to go spend your grocery money on some gaudy ring or bracelet that will probably be forgotten in less than a year. the pressure to have the perfect date is overwelming, not to mention that all good restaurants and baby-sitters have been booked a month in advance. add on top of that the need to find the perfect present and it’s no wonder that more couples fight on this “love day” than get lucky.

are teddy bears, roses, and candy really the only way to show someone that you care? do we even need a holiday to say the “i love you” words? face it, anyone who needs a calendar to force them to act romantic for one night doesn’t deserve to be in a relationship. i say that roses on a tuesday night for no special occasion are a million times more sweet than the box of fattening chocolate in febuary. i, for one, intend to spend this evening watching tv and not stressing over anything other than what brand of macaroni and cheese to make for dinner. i have enough excuses to feel sorry for myself or fight with or get some from my significant other, i don’t need some dead roman guy or a huge display at the grocery store helping me along.

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