Akari LED Circular Lamp Causes TV Interference

While watching Game 3 of the Ginebra - Meralco Finals, I noticed that the TV had a lot of interference compared to the times I've been watching before. It turns out, my friend bought a new LED circular lamp to replace the old one.

The new LED purchased was the Akari ACL-V83ADL. Below are the specs:

• 2-in-1 LED circular lamps
• The light cycles from the middle to the outer and then both, when you switch it on and off repeatedly
• One lamp is rated at 4 watts while the other is at 16 watts for a combined 20 watts when both lights are on
• 6500K daylight rating
• 1650 lumens rating
• 220-240 VAC
• 50/60 Hz
• 1299.75 Php

Ace Hardware should reconsider allowing this product on their shelves. I absolutely DO NOT RECOMMEND the purchase of this product since it interferes with TV signal receptions. Who knows what other electronic devices are affected by this device when it is turned on. It might even be a health hazard.

The Philippines should really reconsider allowing LED products to proliferate in the local market. These new-types of lamps have not been tested long enough for people to study their long-term effects on other gadgets and human health.

Ako Na Lang Guitar Chords (Dave Lamar and Keiko Necessario Version)

Here's my attempt at the guitar chords for "Ako Na Lang", originally sang by Zia Quizon, but the version I'm using is that by Dave Lamar and Keiko Necessario. Hope you enjoy it!

Stanza
(Initiall starts at key of D but moves up to key of E)
DM7                  
Naghahanap ka ng maaaya
G                        Gm
Pagkat sadyang wala kang magawa
DM7           Adim             G      Gm
Nagsasayang ng bawat oras sa wala, hala
EM7                  
Na-search mo nang lahat sa internet
A                         Am
Na-ubos na ang load sa kaka-text
EM7           Bdim             A          Am
Naghihintay ka na ng may makukulit,ulit

Refrain
G#m                  A
What are you waiting for?
G#m                     G#m-G-F#m
Call may number, knock on my door
G#m          A
Nandito lang ako
G#m                  G#m-G-F#m
How I wish, you let me know

Chorus
EM7                                                   A - Am
Kung sino sino pang tinatawagan mo nandito lang naman ako
EM7                                                   A - Am
At kung saan saan ka pa naghahanap nandito lang naman ako
EM7                                                   A - Am
Kung sino sino pang tinatawagan mo nandito lang naman ako
EM7                                                   A - Am
At kung saan saan ka pa naghahanap nandito lang naman ako
G#m           A
Ako na lang sana
G#m             A (you can also try G#m-G-F#m instead of A)
Tayo na lang dal'wa
G#m              A
Sana nalaman mo pala
G#m             A - B
Ako na lang sana

Repeat Stanza Pattern (transition from D to E)
Ako na lang, kung pwede lang, I wish
Ako na lang, ako na lang, I guess
Ako na lang ang paborito mong ma-miss, Oh yes      
Hindi ko babasagin ang iyong trip
Whatever man ang gusto mong gimik
Sabay sa jamming at ka-duet mo sa gig, astig

Repeat Refrain

Repeat Chorus but use the following for the last line

Last line end with G#m - A - B - EM7

San Miguel Battles Ginebra in Do-Or-Die Game for Finals Berth

There will no longer be any matches this year between San Miguel and Ginebra. Tonight, one team will go home and enjoy resting until the next season, while the other looks forward to a match against the Meralco Bolts.

And let me just voice out my disgust at the way the officials handled that foul against Jason Castro in the fourth quarter. It was like throwing out Michael Jordan at a critical point in a match and handing the opposing team the victory. Credit Newsome for selling. But instead of treating it as an offensive foul, the referees slap Castro with a second flagrant for the game resulting in his ejection. I hope the referees call tonight's game in a fair manner.

So Meralco waits for tonight's winner.

This San Miguel team has already done what can be considered as the greatest comeback of any basketball team in all-time since no other team in history has achieved it. They have come back from a 0-3 deficit against Alaska this year in the Philippine Cup. And as a team, you can use that as a reminder of what your team is capable of. Amidst the body aches and pains, bruises and fatigue, you dig deep, and use that as motivation to claw your way to another championship.

I don't know if such an achievement reduces the hunger factor. But I know that teams only have a short time in the league to build a legacy and to chase championships. You will not always be a dominating center, or a sharp-shooter, or a fast sprinter. At some point, old age and injuries catch up with every great player. So play while you can, play every game as though it were your last. Give it your all because tomorrow, you might never play again.

Forget about the lost opportunity for a Grand Slam. Win because your fans are supporting you and sticking it out with you despite a Ginebra team supported by the masses. I've admired the way Coach Tim Cone and Alaska handled the pressure in the 90's whenever they heard the crowds chant "Ginebra!" I'd imagine it must be strange for him to be on the opposite side of the fence, being the crowd favorite this time. And as San Miguel, when you have the crowd against you, wanting you to lose, you have to strive harder and find a way to draw strength elsewhere. Some players may draw that strength from their love for their families. Some may draw it from the trust they have developed with their teammates. And some draw strength from their faith in God.

San Miguel did a tremendous job in Game 4 of this semi-finals series. I don't know if they can win with another blowout since Coach Tim Cone will surely try to make adjustments. But it doesn't matter if you win with thirty points or with just one point. A win is a win.

I don't know how tonight's game will end. But this semi-finals series has been an exciting one for me, and whoever wins tonight's game might just end up as the 2016 PBA Governor's Cup Champions.

Araw Gabi by Keiko Necesario

Keiko Necesario's rendition of Regine Velasquez' Araw Gabi made me want to try out the chords for this song. Hope you enjoy it!

Araw-Gabi

Intro
D GM7 F#m7-Bm7-Em7-A7sus-A7

Stanza Pattern 1:
D             GM7        F#m7-Bm7-Em7-A7sus-A7
Di biro ang sumulat ng awitin para sayo
DM7       GM7 -         F#7 Bm7-Am-D7    
Para akong isang sirang ulo, hilo at lito
GM7          F#m7     Bm7
Sa akin pang minanang piyano
Em7       Asus-A  DM7 D7
Tikladoy pilit nilaro
GM7          F#m7     Bm7
Baka sakaling merong tono
Em7       Asus-A
Bigla na lang umusbong

Stanza Pattern 2:
D             GM7        F#m7-Bm7-Em7-A7sus-A7
Tungkol saan naman kayang awiting para sayo
DM7       C#m7         F#7 Bm7-Am-D7
Di biro ang gawing sukat ang titik sa tono
GM7          F#m7     Bm7
Sampu man aking diksyonaryo
Em7       Asus-A  DM7 D7
Kung man tugmay di wasto
GM7          F#m7     Bm7
Bastat isipin di magbabago
Em7       Asus-A
Damdamin ko sayo

Chorus Pattern:
GM7
Araw-gabi
Gm6-Gm7        F#m7    Bm7     Em
Nasa isip ka, napapanagip ka
A7sus - A7      DM7
Kahit san magpunta
Am-D7  GM7
Araw-gabi
Gm6 - Gm6sus   F#m7 B7sus - B7     Em
Nalalasing sa tuwa Kapag kapiling ka
A7sus - A7         D-Dsus-D
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa

Use Stanza Pattern 2:
Biruin mong nasabi ko
Ang nais kong ipahatid
Dapat mo lamang mabatid
Laman nitong dibdib
Tila sampung daang awitin
Matapos kong likhain
Ito ang tunay na damdamin tanggapin at dinggin

Use Chorus Pattern
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa (2x)

End with DM7

Sugarfree Nasan Na Ang Umaga (Limbo) Chords

Here's my chord attempt at Sugarfree's Limbo. Hope you enjoy it!

Intro:
D
A - D - Bm - G
A - D - Bm - G

Stanza Pattern:
A            F#m
Nasan na ang umaga
A                            F#m
Matagal na akong naghihintay wala pa siya
D                  A     F#m  
Di kaya na traffic o nasiraan
Bm                G - F - E - Esus - E
Baka naman, nalimutan na niya

Stanza Pattern:
A            F#m
Nasan na ang kahapon
A                        F#m
Nung tayo'y mga bata pa walang paki-alam
D              A          F#m
Di ba sabi mo hindi mo ko iiwan
Bm                G - F - E
Nasan kana, nasan kanaaaa(ahhh ahhh)

Refrain:
Bm                D
Di maka pag-isip, hindi mapakali
A         Em
Kung wala ka
D
At parang kay tagal-tagal
A                      Bm
Mundo'y bumabagal kung wala ka
G         G - F - E
Kung wala ka

Instrumental:
F#m - E - D - E
F#m - E - D - E
F#m - E - D - E
F#m - E - G - F - E

Refrain:
Bm                D
Di maka pag-isip, hindi mapakali
A          Em
Kung wala ka
D
At parang kay tagal-tagal
A                      Bm
Mundo'y bumabagal kung wala ka
G         G - F - E
Kung wala ka

Chorus:
D            A
Kelan ba ako hindi magiisip
Bm           A
Kelan ba ako matatahimik
D                  A
Di na ba matatapos ang lahat ng ito
Bm           A
Kelan ba ako makakaidlip Whoa Whoa

Chorus:
D            A
Kelan ba ako hindi magiisip
Bm           A
Kelan ba ako matatahimik
D                  A
Di na ba matatapos ang lahat ng ito
Bm           A
Kelan ba ako makakaidlip Haaaaaaaaaaa

D            A
Haaaaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaa
Bm           A
Haaaaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaa

D - A - Bm - G

Ric Segreto / Nina Loving You Chords

This song was initially done by Ric Segreto. And Nina also made a revival. Here's my attempt at its chords. Hope you enjoy!
             
Stanza Pattern:
A                 C#m7          F#m7            Em7 - A7
It's been quite a while, you've really kept me wanting you
       DM7              C#m7              Bm7           E7sus - E7
You've got some style, so unique, you're beautiful, so warm, so deep
A               C#m7   F#m7              Em7 - A7
 Stay with me tonight,  let me know the kind o' love
     DM7            C#m7      
that will remain forever be,
  Bm7           E7sus - E7         A Asus A Em7 A
a dream that you had made reality

Refrain Pattern:
DM7     GM7    F#m7              Em7    A      DM7
Lovin'  you,   whoa  is such an easy  thing to do
     GM7       F#m7           Em7      A
No, you  never know, it's drivin' me crazy
  DM7               GM7        C#m7                      F#m7
Cause it grows and grows, but I won't let it stop, no I'm not givin' up
Bm7         E7sus - E7                 A Asus A Em7 A
Lovin' you, lovin' you, just a bit too much


Use Stanza Pattern:
It's been quite a while, I never felt so easily
Wonder how you broke my style, you're close to me I need you now
Stay with me tonight, it's got to be just too much love
I could remain and forever be, a dream that had become reality


Repeat Refrain Pattern:  (same as Refrain except the last line):
Bm7         G7          Bm7          E7sus - E7        A Asus A A2
Lovin' you, lovin' you, lovin' you, just a bit too much

Blade-less Fans

I was buying parts from a hardware store at the U.P. Town Center when I noticed several blade-less fans on display. It was simply a circular frame, and out of that space, air was blowing through. It was amazing! There was a cut-out diagram, explaining how the fan was actually working using the same ideas used in a vacuum cleaner, but in reverse - instead of sucking in air, you are pushing out air - and you could actually think of the frame as a special type of air outlet instead of the typical vacuum tube (no electronic pun intended).

The price was also amazing. One of the cheapest models was priced at 29,900 pesos. That's outrageous, considering that you can buy electric fans at 500 pesos. I didn't check the kilowatt rating of the blade-less fan, but I don't think your electrical consumption would be that far off from an ordinary fan since both still use motors. So, for me, why buy a product that functions in the same way as another, but is 58 times more expensive. It just doesn't make economic sense. At that price, I could buy enough electric fans to last a lifetime.

And the product is simply an electric fan without blades. The level of coldness it can generate does not even compare with an air-conditioner. And you can get an air-con for less than 10,000 pesos or about one-third the price of the blade-less fan.

I will say this for the blade-less fan though. It is a conversation piece, and would probably be best for people who don't care about the price of a product.

Technologically disruptive products are usually imitated within a year or two. Think of the iPhone and how fast competitors came out. But in the case of the blade-less fan, I wonder if it can be considered as a disruptive product. It seems that this type of fan has been available since 2009. And now that it's 2016, you still don't see many competitors arising. I guess for now, the ordinary electric fan is still king of the fan market.