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Archive for October, 2009

Last week, the local news about a government employee shot dead by two gunmen was the headline for days. The scene was recorded by a CCTV camera installed by the barangay. It would be such a relief to the family of the victim and to the authorities. Hence I was expecting the case will be solved sooner than it is expected because of the recorded video. Sadly, police authorities said they cannot enhance the image taken by the camera since its resolution is low. Bummer! So what’s the purpose of installing those video surveillance equipment when it cannot help in resolving crimes because of poor resolution? People who decided on the surveillance equipment’s specifications must have taken into consideration that CCTV is recording video at wide angle so to identify suspects in any crime, it must be zoomed in by the authorities. How on earth could they clearly see the facial profile and features of a suspect or suspects if its already pixelized when zoomed in? I don’t know if they aren’t aware of that or they are aware but budget is limited to low resolution cameras, or they are aware, they have the budget for high-end CCTV equipments but has to downgrade for the kickbacks? Oh well, Pinoy mentality….be it in government service or private sector…or even private individuals. Kickback is always part of a business deal. Grow-up people, you’ll never prosper with that kind of attitude.

Looking for ways to invest your hard-earned money? Getting into business is unsecure but you could never go wrong investing in gold coins or bullions for it is one thing that never depreciates. I am actually considering that thing but I have no idea where to get those gold coins in case I do have the money to invest. Can I get it from Central Bank?hahaha All I know is that Monex Deposit Company is the leading seller of those investment products such as gold coins and/or bullions. If by chance I can’t get from them, then maybe a gold jewelry would do since it is still made of gold. Hope I could materialize that plan soon so I have something to look forward to in if by any chance gold would reach it’s highest market value.

We saw this turtle at one of the fountains in Philippine Taoist Temple in Cebu City.

More Critters here.