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PILOSOPONG TACIO SITE http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/ Welcome...... I will share with you what strikes my fancy , some will be thought provoking , others minimally interesting at best , some will be strikingly trivial and uinimportant ! Whichever way , enjoy my thoughts on things you agree on , shake your head on things you dont , either way drop me a line or two ! Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:27:32 -0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:32:18 -0000 PILOSOPONG TACIO SITE http://multiply.com/mu/pilosopongtacio1/logo http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/ 100 100 BlAH....bLah......Blah..... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/60/BlAH....bLah......Blah..... A real pandemic looms in the horizon for most countries in Europe , the America's and the rest of the world. But that is what I am not going to discuss here , I will call it some collateral swine and food practices in the philippines , which to my mind carries a certain disdain to my personal opinion not to mention overtones of disgustness<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> , shaking my head kinda reaction, and " dont want to talk about it reaction with my wife " ... so you get the picture <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> First on the Agenda : The Double Kill Pig being sold in the open market , usually a pig who dies before time is up at the slaughterhouse for any reason.... usually swine health issues... dont know ... dont care.... but butcher it up and still sell it in the market. That in a nutshell is a carrier of god knows what kind of pathogens.... and yet this seems not to catch the attention of whoever is in charge there !!!!<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_down.png">   <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/angry.png">   Second " bothers me " Kinda  ....The so called Pag pag food sold in small stall , Corner eatery... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/60/BlAH....bLah......Blah..... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:32:18 -0000 Ang Pasko ay sumapit sa dulo ng Kalumpit !!!!!!! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/58/Ang_Pasko_ay_sumapit_sa_dulo_ng_Kalumpit_ <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> A glimpse of how pasko was in the 60's and 70's in Makati , sa baranggay Palanan , now what is popularly called , iyung malapit sa CASH and CARRY.  Plain and simple , we went carolling , all three of us , my friends . equip with nothing more than our vocal cords and pinitpit na tansan rolled into a wire , to produced that whatever sound it made. There were certain house favorites, the one which gave diyes or bentesinko centemos to us. It was a not so uncommon practice to find us singing on the same place twice or thrice per night , switching out t- shirts or our singing positions. Anythging to get that extra bentesinko centemos. By the same token , there were some houses notorious for either not even answering their door or gate to carollers, or simply just giving sinko centimos. This deserves special music at the end of a caroling repertoire by singing " ang babarat ninyo " and either slowly walking away from their gate or hurriedly, which ever is most conveninent to a... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/58/Ang_Pasko_ay_sumapit_sa_dulo_ng_Kalumpit_ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:00:17 -0000 Vote ! Guns , goons and money !!@!*&^#$%^% http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/57/Vote_Guns_goons_and_money_ Opps wrong country ! That was how I remembered election day in the Philippines . He who yieleded the most power thru guns , goons and money .... won. No if 's but or whatever.. that was how the system was wired. Not obviously here in the good old U.S. of A. Now can I qualify that I since I have spent and exercise my vote here more than I did in the Philippines , can I consider myself as being part of the voting fabric here. Absolutely , man ! Which brings me to the point of ... I wonder how it is in my  ancestral country, is it still power through all of the above in the title, or has it change into a more complicated means... like massive and systematic cheating  of the election result. HHmmm ... i dont know which is prevailing , but I do know they have an upcoming presidential election this coming 2010. I remember such phrases like vote buying, flying voters, ghost voters, snatching of ballot boxes .... among the many coined terms used in regular use to describe local and ... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/57/Vote_Guns_goons_and_money_ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:44:51 -0000 Its been a while !!!!!! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/55/Its_been_a_while_ I woke up , dug up my multiply password .... and so here I am <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png"> For the newbies , you will here my rhetoric's about things in the philippine scene, whatever it maybe ! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/55/Its_been_a_while_ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:40:38 -0000 Trillanes and Company http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/52/Trillanes_and_Company The recent events in Manila , in particular the siege of Manila Peninsula Hotel under the not so bright leadership of Trillanes and Gen. Lim., simply reinforces the well known trait of Philippine politics.... grab power or simply known as crab mentality. Is this a direct effect of filipino society having tolerated the previous People power political- dramas which manage to unseat of course the Marcos regime, then the Estrada administration. In the words of a political observer from the west, all this is simply a form of street vigilantism, by western standards of course is not an accepted practice. But in the philippines when you have gone as far as coining a word known as Peoples Power, then its pretty much  done deal, its a way of bringing about political change , no matter how un-orthidox the process is. So what comes to mind is why at this point this knuckle heads, like Trillanes and company use this venue of so-called calling in the people to rally behind them, when in fact w... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/52/Trillanes_and_Company Mon, 3 Dec 2007 21:18:44 -0000 Did it ever cross your mind ??????? http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/51/Did_it_ever_cross_your_mind_ Yes, the  R word , retirement , not to worry if its here in the U.S. We have a very well entrench system in our health care . I'm talking about the massive thrust of condo's and high rise properties being advertised to the Fil/American community in print and T.V. commercials in TFC. They have such high fallotin words like " hyper-amenitized " to describe the furnishings in the condo. units , or try this one saying something like it an organic based development. Located in what they call " Moma" or the modern Makati.Give me a break, hyper-amenitized, what does that really mean , a lot of furnishings , period. Organic based development , well they better have thick timbers as their building foundation , for me tha tis what comes to mind  !<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">Check out the area where their building is and its an area of about 28 hectares which is about 50 acres. that's about the size 15 to 16 electric poles in lenght by 8 to 10 poles in width. By my standards that's not a lot of land... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/51/Did_it_ever_cross_your_mind_ Sun, 4 Nov 2007 06:32:25 -0000 On TFC's Noypi... Ikaw ba ito ? http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/50/On_TFCs_Noypi..._Ikaw_ba_ito_ I believe there is an innate goodness in every human being....regardless of race or color. This program makes so-called social experiments and see the response of the regular pinoy, some are ideal ... some not so ideal...understably so, its not a perfect world.<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> I have come up with a list of not so ideal or fair practices which pinoys do, not all, but with-in the social structure of Filipino society is fairly common....regardless of cause. Here goes the list :<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> 1) the practice of putting Jumpers in their electrical source, the so-called "Kuntador", to slow down the current registered being used.Normally of course it causes a short circuit and they wonder why, worst they get caught by Meralco... and says " hindi ko alam na meron dyan " 2) the art of duplicating everything going on here in the west, we have " So you think you can dance " , they have " U can dance "....need i say more. 3) on any given day in TFC's Wowowee show, you hear a young contestant almost in tears being intervie... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/50/On_TFCs_Noypi..._Ikaw_ba_ito_ Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:56:45 -0000 Why I do , what I do, and for what is it for ? http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/49/Why_I_do_what_I_do_and_for_what_is_it_for_ It was actually a close family member which threw me this question , on why I blog on things which is too distant  to elicit an affect on someone, no matter how minuscule .<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">I believe that a grand design for any endeavor starts with the populace being raise to a level of social awareness, putting in simpler terms , one cannot advocate or effect change if one does not see whats wrong. Raising awareness from individuals effort like mine , through blogging , by expressing my political or socio cultural views on current events in the philippines . By virtue  of the potential for widespread exposure of readership among Filipinos in the islands and us here as a Fil/ Americans. Call spreading the seeds of righteousness , or simply wanting to correct something you see is wrong  which I want to share in the hope that people will be awakened and see what is really going on .. Awareness brings about change not in the physical level , yet, but in the way persons react to a g... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/49/Why_I_do_what_I_do_and_for_what_is_it_for_ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:27:17 -0000 Dumbest lie detector test ..... ever !!!!!!!! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/48/Dumbest_lie_detector_test_....._ever_ <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png">This was in the show Boy and Kris from yesterdays episode. Here they feature Vandolph and ,I guess girlfriend Jenny something.... in a Q/A  format about their love life , but the gist is...Vandolph is strap to a lie  detector system , with a "reader" right behind the table where the actual reading of graphs comes out.First he was seated with his legs crossing " the so-called naka de quatro " which is a no no with this procedure as anatomical /or physical stance of the person may affect the response and graph coming out.I'm no expert but questioning here is limited to brief responses , usually with a yes or a no , But in this particular case it was Vandolph answering elaborately , even with some hand gestures as he talk. Now heres the dumbest part , the person behind randomly doing a reading and giving a thumbs up in the background suggesting.... whatever <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">Whats wrong is not the credibility part of this so-called testing for the truth , but for the creative producers of this sh... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/48/Dumbest_lie_detector_test_....._ever_ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:50:17 -0000 Freeze your Balls , Joshua Camping http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/calendar/item/10006/Freeze_your_Balls_Joshua_Camping_ Juancheros last camping ride/trip for this year , should be a cool 40 to 50 degree temp. at night. Hopefully a good turn out as another group may join us the " Kanto Boys " of the Valley . Ride the road , enjoy the scenery.... sleep underneath a tree meadow or under a big rock slab formation.Slice 3o years of your life and be a boys scout again http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/calendar/item/10006/Freeze_your_Balls_Joshua_Camping_ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:59:09 -0000 What if......... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/47/What_if......... <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png">First , think of that one person at work which annoys you like hell , he or she has not done anything to you on a personal level enough to piss you off, Strangely he stands out , and there's that feeling you have for that person , as bearable and borderline irritating,,This person even annoys you so much that he/she gets in your mind set and you start scrutinizing what makes him tick , the worst part is this happens when your alone , driving , a free float mind set , and this is what your mind is processing! Perception is the key word here , try not to see him in your prying eyes and a skeptical mind , Next time you see this person , look at him through the gentleness of your heart.Reach out , extend your hand for a firm hand shake , and when he gets close enough , slap him hard in the face ant tell him how terrible of a human being he is, preferably shouting to the top of your voice!<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/angry.png">Walk away calmly and lastly turn around and give him the finger! An Alter Ego exercise , you ... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/47/What_if......... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:06:03 -0000 On Eraps Verdict...... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/46/On_Eraps_Verdict...... <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">  6 years in the making , and the verdict is in.... Erap Guilty of Plunder, life imprisonment, is the penalty. Prominent Filipino Lawyer Rene Saguisag , has describe this Sandigan Court which tried this case as a typical law book case of a victors court , meaning to say, that powers that yields its arm now in the Philippines , has this court designed to convict. So prominently seen during the war tribunals during World War II. I don't have to be a lawyer or Harvard educated on this one , if it quacks like a Duck ! walks like a Duck ! looks like a Duck..... then it must be a duck.<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png">Take into view the evidence they had , the Velarde account to the tune of several hundred million pesos, the so-called Boracay Mansion in New Manila supposedly costing about 120 million pesos , built for Laarni Enriquez , the movie actress which has not denied the existence of some form of relationship between Erap and her. Plus several major key players with all fingers pointing to Erap as systematically ... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/46/On_Eraps_Verdict...... Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:57:17 -0000 It doesnt take much...... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/45/_It_doesnt_take_much...... hello , you avid readers out there , all 7 of you ...<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> Here I go again on a socio-political commentary on the on going saga between Joey de Leon and Willt Revillame . In a birds eye view this is about a particular incident in a Wowowee game , a new game being introduced that the number 2 came out along with the zero , Boooom....... exchange of allege pandaraya on the part of wowowee coming from veteran TV personality Joey de Leon,<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png">  Surprise , I am not going to rag on this two " knuckle heads "doing what they do , which to me is creating issues , propagating it , and making it sound like the life blood of the filipino community depended on it. What i observed strange is how Filipino politicians react to this kind of issues.Sen. Miguel Zubiri and Sen. Mar Roxas jump in the band wagon calling for some form of a senate investigation hearing regarding the integrity of games being given to the attending masses. My question is , isn't there some more pressing social issues in that co... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/45/_It_doesnt_take_much...... Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:22:28 -0000 On Elitism.......... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/44/On_Elitism.......... Have you ever come across someone wherein you get the feeling the person is friendly but he/or she is not , a sense that somewhere down in that persons psyche..... there's something but just not quite sure what it is... for lack of a better description, its what we fondly call ... " i just cant put my finger on it ". It may be in the form of intellectual elitism , or even worse elitism brought about by the persons personal success in their career. Nothing wrong with being successful , that is what every single individual should strive for..... but.... don't let it grow into your nose , that you give the vibes to a person that your up there and you are down there.... from any stand point, I think and truly feel that's not cool at all .<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/sad.png"> Without going to specifics , I have and still is encountering people like this, I guess as the saying goes  this is what makes the world go round, or maybe its just me....being too utopic !<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/confused.png"> Needless to say there are a ton of them ... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/44/On_Elitism.......... Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:59:31 -0000 Its Saturday night, glass of wine...so here it goes ! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/41/Its_Saturday_night_glass_of_wine...so_here_it_goes_ <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png">Yep , doesn't take much for me...ika nga mababaw ang kaligayahan ko (ehhhem   .... ngayon na Lang ) Ever see those Fil-American in the crowd of the local WoWowee shows , in what they call the Bigatin Section , where their ask to dance or " gyrate " to the beat of Boom tarat tarat . They have their banners identifying them where they come from , San Diego , L.A. Las Vegas to almost any major city in the States . It has a two sided result here , . One , yes they are happy and entertained being part of the program ,dancing , screaming , waiving along side their banner of city origin....yeahhhheyyyy..... on the other side when they get hand pick to dance , and it sounds like this senseless, point to the east ...point to the west dance routine, a lot of them seem to throw their self esteem out the window , normally by  just being ridiculous in their dance presentation....just to get pick as a contestant.I leave it to you to guess what line of work this Fil... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/41/Its_Saturday_night_glass_of_wine...so_here_it_goes_ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:56:29 -0000 Ther Art of Sugar Coating ...... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/40/Ther_Art_of_Sugar_Coating_...... On one lazy and boring day... flipping through the channels , I stop and saw this feature story in TFC about " Pole Dancing " ( by women ! of course ). They had 4 women , each with their own pole , dancing ... seductively ... I might add , while a commentator randomly describe this so-called dance craze here in the U.S. Talk about sugar coating and using high fallootin words to describe this pole dancing , I could have sworn , that if I was not living here in the U.S. , I would think that every home out here in the U.S. has a pole , just for this purpose. They went on to describe that this is such a big craze here , that home kitchen are being out fitted with dancing poles !<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png">  I haven't seen one in any household I have been to..... haven't heard of anyone who has it..... am I missing something here.... damn ... where's those dam homes which the TFC commentator so convincingly describe is all over here in the U.S. Needless to say , the commentator describe this dance craze as a way ... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/40/Ther_Art_of_Sugar_Coating_...... Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:04:25 -0000 So- called " Failure of Election " http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/39/So-_called_Failure_of_Election_ <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> A term use by Comelec to imply that an election in a given place/ locality is considered null and void , attributed to different factors , ranging from falsification of election returns , miscounts , or anything else under the sun . Only in the Philippines that you would have something like this , technically does it really happen ? I mean you have people going out and voting , the canvassers counting the votes , and an election result tabulated in the form of election result , nice and simple ... right ? Noooooo..... the people in between all this , screws up the actual return , in favor of whoever is paying them...and bwalah  , you have the winner ! If there is national karma in terms of what goes on with Philippine election , there is no one to blame except that very population which makes fraudulent election activties . So is there actually a thing called " Failure of Election " , I think not .... there is simple cheating ,  on the election process itself , its on t... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/39/So-_called_Failure_of_Election_ Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:09:42 -0000 Stayed Local ..... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Stayed_Local_..... If your one of the many , which did not go for a road trip this memorial day week-end , despair not.... look around there's plenty to do and a chance to play catch up with family or household repairs .Just like planning on a road trip , I planned for this 3 day holiday , as early as friday i got a hold of my lawn repair parts at Lowe's , painters tape and a good kind of paint brush ! there that's plenty of project , number one is painting ! Its a chain reaction always .... at least for me that I wind up painting a wider area more than what I had planned on , normally an extra trip to Home Depot or Lowe's is always the case rather than the exception! I will try to observed Murphy's law , with my sprinklers , if it ain't broke , don't fix it ! So as a safeguard I bought only one gate valve for replacement , no more no less , its mighty tempting to add on another sprinkler head on my backyard , but nah.... I'll do it the old fashion way , I'll procrastinate on this one. Cleaned my pool r... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Stayed_Local_..... Sun, 27 May 2007 06:24:42 -0000 Binay's Political dynasty in Makati City ! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/36/Binays_Political_dynasty_in_Makati_City_ Incumbent Mayor Binay won handily over Lito Lapid , his daughter won a congressional seat representing the first district , and his son won a seat in the local government  as council man . As a backgrounder Mayor Binay has ruled Makati City since 1986/87 when he was placed there by appointment as O.I.C at the advent of the Cory Aquino administration. The rest is history , turning over the helms once to his wife , that was when he reach his third term as Mayor , a so-called political  move to retain control of the city with-in his political spectrum. How ironic that the very thing he was protesting about during the Marcos Rule/ or Dynasty , however you want to call it , is exactly how he have lived and evolve into this major political figure ruling the countries richest city , Makati , the Philippines Financial Center.The analogy not in terms of brutality or injustice but strictly in terms of  tenure of stay in the same political position. Is this... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/36/Binays_Political_dynasty_in_Makati_City_ Fri, 18 May 2007 06:13:37 -0000 ( not so ) Funny facts about Philippine Elections ! http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/35/_not_so_Funny_facts_about_Philippine_Elections_ <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> Comelec recently ruled that voters can only stay for a maximum of 5 minutes in the actual polling booth. Reason being is that this is one of the many schemes employed by politicians to discourage other citizens from voting , by prolonging the wait time to vote. Now for poll watchers and staff , this must be a good thing by being pro-active and actually making the voting line move. Here's what I found (not so) funny <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> , camera phones are not allowed while voting , because this gives a chance for the voter to take a camera shot of their actual vote as proof of who they actually voted for.<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png">! ! ! ! now , lets rewind this , first and foremost why is vote selling a practice ?or is it vote buying ? Whichever way who started it first ? the vote buying politician ? or the vote selling citizen ?<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> ! ! !  As the old saying goes it takes two to Tango ! , even better , If your buying , but , I'm not selling , seems to be a better guide for your everyday Juan who simply wants to cas... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/35/_not_so_Funny_facts_about_Philippine_Elections_ Sat, 12 May 2007 13:56:07 -0000 On the lighter side ...... Kissing in India http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/34/On_the_lighter_side_......_Kissing_in_India <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> Yap , you can get jailed in India for Kissing in public , as in the case of Richard Gere and an Indian actress who displayed P.D.A. on stage in a fund raising event . Both Richard and the actress is now officially charge with the crime ( ? ). With all due respect to India's law and culture , but isn't this ironic that this is the same country eons ago who gave the world ' Kamasutra " or a graphic representation of the art of love making ! Ok , I'm being kind in my words , art of sex , at least thats what I think Kamasutra is , not unless I'm visually impaired <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> Let's see now what had transpired over the last say 20 years , Berlin Wall has come down , U.S.S.R is no more , China is flooding the world with their products , you can communicate in any part of the world using a hand held device the size of your palm ( smaller actually ) Just my 2 cents for changes . <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png">there , I feel so much better now ! Just another day in paradise ( or Limbo ) , as the case maybe , but no worries ,... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/journal/item/34/On_the_lighter_side_......_Kissing_in_India Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:53:28 -0000 Daves BBQ http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/4 Get ready to get messy with their finger licking food , casual dining and good vibes atmosphere , american country music playing loud enough to lift your spirits up but low enough to carry on with a table conversation.Now comes the best part , the selection of B.B.Q. from St.Louis Ribs , Hot Links Sausage and my favorite Rib Tips . For the price of under $10.00 you get a full pound of Rib Tips plus choice of two sides , corn bread comes with the platter. Meat are cook right , tender and juicy , at the amount of food they give you , hard to figure out how they make a profit , but thats their bag not mine! Just like in most good restaurants the waiting to get your table is another story , on your lucky night it could be as short as 10 minutes , on a typical night when half the town is dining out , waiting time could be as long as an hour. Here's a tip ! check out the bar section where they have 7 to 8 tables ready to be pounce on by anybody , first come first serve basis , for a coup... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/4 Wed, 6 Dec 2006 05:24:51 -0000 45 caliber comparison 1911 model / Springfield vs. Smith Wesson SC- model http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/2 For starters the Springfield model goes for about $500.00 and the S/Wesson cost almost twice , about $1050.00 . The Smith &Wesson model has many custom features like extended beaver tail grips , better grips, custom hammer and sights and an extra magazine comes standard in the box. Whereas the Springfield is pretty much stock in grips , hammer , and sights , even the finish comes in the basic flat black metal finish . Heres the difference , in the range or in dry firing practice the Springfield 1911 model 1A is so much easier to slide cock , as compared with the hard resistance you get when sliding a chamber load on the S&W . Firing wise the custom front and rear sights of the S&W comes in handy with better grouping , Jamming was not encountered on both models , personally , I think i choose the Springfield with its feature of easy slide cocking , the generic sights and grips can easily be modified with after market parts and your cost will still be way under the cost of the S&W SC 19... http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/2 Sat, 4 Nov 2006 03:42:10 -0000 Photo Album 2006-10-29 http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/photos/album/3/Photo_Album_2006-10-29 http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/photos/album/3/Photo_Album_2006-10-29 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:30:45 -0000 NopGow Thai Restaurant http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/1 Casual dining and good for take-out orders. Some of my favorite dishes are Panang Beef , specified as to how spicy you want it , Thai-BBQ chicken , Wonton Soup with choice of meat serve on a hot bowl with flame. peak hours at times during early evening come early or call order ahead .Dinner for two averages about $20.00 and up. Tasty and not too spicy on most dishes unless specified to http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/reviews/item/1 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 04:04:24 -0000 Photo Album 2006-10-28 http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/photos/album/2/Photo_Album_2006-10-28 http://pilosopongtacio1.multiply.com/photos/album/2/Photo_Album_2006-10-28 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:02:43 -0000