February 2012
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Anonymous asked: Yeah, yeah, I know pictures are supposed to paint a thousand words (or so that old, old song says). But I want to read your WORDS. They're a million times better than the pictures you post (which aren't all that bad, btw). When will you ever post a new article? I'm dying to read your ideas again. Please please please Alps??? -fan-
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January 2012
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November 2011
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Material Boy: October 2011
Some gadgets kiss him, some toys hug him–he thinks they’re okay. If they don’t have the proper price tag, he will just walk away. ‘Cause we are living in a material world and Alps Aguado is a Material Boy. /what. Anyway, “Material Boy” documents Alps Aguado’s recently bought investments (“investments”) and rationalizes his purchases. If you think the Material Boy is commendable for his material...
September 2011
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Samsung Stunner, Group Stunts Winner, Cheerdance...
July 2011
10 posts
Harry Potter & Brand Ownership
I’m not a (big) Harry Potter fan but its engaging brand and its influence on pop culture have been giving an interesting sting on my marketing mind. The last installment of the series gave a pretty loud climax to fans and readers and to silent spectators as well. A long-lasting, if not perpetual, denouement is expected in this generation of muggles who are having a good time in a media-driven...
Recovery
This is where I jog regularly. Don’t even dare to stalk me because you can’t chase me. Not. Doing six laps per session will give me a 4.5 km accomplishment. I have to make that 5 km per session soon. Many people jog here because of the pleasant environment (hence the name Pleasant Drive).
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Clock
My mom bought a new clock for our living room. It looks nice and classic and has that medieval appeal. During its first few weeks of installation, I tend to be scared when I look at it during the wee hours of the morning. I do my homework in our living room so that I can watch TV but this clock forced me to transfer. Those Roman Numerals are scary. Those gold-plated hands are scary. Those curls...
Pens
Black, Red and Blue are the colors I always carry with me. I have been using a Trio since High School because I’m colorful like that. When I started my professional career, I neglected Blue and Red already. My planners and work-related notepads and notebooks are filled with black doodles–nothing more. I guess I’m less-colorful now or I’m just getting old.
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Google+ for iPhone OS. BUT
Letting Go
H.A., you give me sweet dreams every night. And this should stop soon—if not tonight. #movingon
The Bureaucracy of Accountability
Maggots are eating my emotional cheese right now but it’s business as usual here at my online quarters. While I’m waiting to recover from this heartbreak vexation and for a stronger-scented emotional cheese delicatessen, I shall spill my excess energy into my professional pail. For this blog entry, I want to talk about “accountability” and how such concept became a business buzzing bee whenever...
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Google+
So clean. So neat. Add me in your circle(s)! Just search for Alps Aguado. Teehee
Or just view my profile: https://plus.google.com/115407111853720381300/
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My Pokki
I am trying this nifty Windows app called “Pokki” and I’m still trying to know the brand name’s etymology. Anyway, it has “little” applications that open on or “pop out” from your desktop. Its icon and “Pokkies” are placed on the taskbar.
The available “apps” are still few. I installed GMail, Facebook and Tweeki (Twitter...
June 2011
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Dunbar's Number
150 is the maximum number of acquaintances that the human mind can comfortably cope with in life. -Robin Dunbar, Evolutionary Biologist cum Anthropologist.
Are you making your list now?
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Google's +1
I’m playing with Google’s +1 Thing—hoping to route my online stalkers to the decent sites that have my name on them. LOL. Haha, kidding aside, I want my personal blog to be the top result when people are searching for me (and this is not about vanity—this is about my official/verified “online presence”, k)
The search term “alps aguado”...
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May 2011
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E.O. No. 179
PROMINENT DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG IN ALL BUILDINGS, ESTABLISHMENTS, AND HOMES FROM 28 MAY 1994 TO 12 JUNE 1994 AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Section 1, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provides that the National Flag should be consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law;
WHEREAS, the National Flag, which symbolizes patriotism, love of...
"Advance" or "Advanced" Happy Birthday
My sister and I were arguing about the proper (grammar-wise) birthday greeting when saying it in advance. Both of us were wrong so I won’t be discussing the dirty details of our debate because those would just make us look passionately stupid. Here’s the best analysis I have read:
You Ask: Is it correct to say “Advanced Happy Birthday” or “Advance Happy...
Learning for Today 052011
Being different and making a difference are two different things.