Monthly Archives: December 2010
When to Start Serious Fiction Writing
The later an author starts writing, the better. We have been writing for more than 5,000 years now. Many, many things have already been written. If you don’t have enough reading experience, you would probably end up with the illusion
When to Start Serious Fiction Writing
The later an author starts writing, the better. We have been writing for more than 5,000 years now. Many, many things have already been written. If you don’t have enough reading experience, you would probably end up with the illusion
Happy Holidays :)
Celebrating the long Christmas season isn’t complete without the perfunctory greetings. So let me begin one. But instead of the usual directive to simply “enjoy” the break, allow me to wish everyone a meaningful holidays. May genuine peace and justice
Happy Holidays :)
Celebrating the long Christmas season isn’t complete without the perfunctory greetings. So let me begin one. But instead of the usual directive to simply “enjoy” the break, allow me to wish everyone a meaningful holidays. May genuine peace and justice
Some Problems with Google ebooks
Google ebooks do not completely fulfill the promise that digital literature offers. I was disappointed to see that it does not let the reader cut and paste quotations, which would be handy for note takers, reviewers, and those who simply
Some Problems with Google ebooks
Google ebooks do not completely fulfill the promise that digital literature offers. I was disappointed to see that it does not let the reader cut and paste quotations, which would be handy for note takers, reviewers, and those who simply
Burges na Panitikan!
Ang aking kontensiyon ay nagiging burgesyang gitnang uri ang panitikan, panunuri, pag-aaral, at pagkatuto nito. Una, sa pamamagitan ng konsentrasyon ng karanasan ng tauhan at karanasan sa hanay ng gitnang uring personalidad na nagbibigay-ligoy at pribilehiyo sa uring ito bilang
Burges na Panitikan!
Ang aking kontensiyon ay nagiging burgesyang gitnang uri ang panitikan, panunuri, pag-aaral, at pagkatuto nito. Una, sa pamamagitan ng konsentrasyon ng karanasan ng tauhan at karanasan sa hanay ng gitnang uring personalidad na nagbibigay-ligoy at pribilehiyo sa uring ito bilang
Historians as Sentimentalists of the Status Quo
Today’s popular historians are gossip mongers, socialite writers, and speechwriters of politicians. They are fanatical defenders of the conservative tradition, obsessive-compulsive record keepers of the activities of their elite ancestors, and hostile critics of forces that seek to create history.
Historians as Sentimentalists of the Status Quo
Today’s popular historians are gossip mongers, socialite writers, and speechwriters of politicians. They are fanatical defenders of the conservative tradition, obsessive-compulsive record keepers of the activities of their elite ancestors, and hostile critics of forces that seek to create history.
Ang Tunay na Kapabayaan
Hindi pagpapabaya ang pagliban sa klase dahil sa pagtugon sa mga responsibilidad ng isang aktibista at isang aktibistang lider-estudyante. Ang tawag doon ay mataas na uri ng sakripisyo. Na dapat hangaan at tularan. Hindi laging nangangahulugan ang mababa o bagsak
Ang Tunay na Kapabayaan
Hindi pagpapabaya ang pagliban sa klase dahil sa pagtugon sa mga responsibilidad ng isang aktibista at isang aktibistang lider-estudyante. Ang tawag doon ay mataas na uri ng sakripisyo. Na dapat hangaan at tularan. Hindi laging nangangahulugan ang mababa o bagsak
Plato, Moby Dick, Boccaccio, Don Quixote, Deleuze Oppose Education Budget Cuts
Of course, the opposition to neoliberal “reforms” for the education sector is not just confined to the Philippines. But neither is it confined to the students, faculty, school employees, workers, peasants, or other traditional sectors and classes for that matter.
Plato, Moby Dick, Boccaccio, Don Quixote, Deleuze Oppose Education Budget Cuts
Of course, the opposition to neoliberal “reforms” for the education sector is not just confined to the Philippines. But neither is it confined to the students, faculty, school employees, workers, peasants, or other traditional sectors and classes for that matter.
Mao on Intellectual “Honor and Excellence”
Now let us take a look at certain students, those brought up in schools that are completely cut off from the practical activities of society. What about them? A person goes from a primary school of this kind all the
Mao on Intellectual “Honor and Excellence”
Now let us take a look at certain students, those brought up in schools that are completely cut off from the practical activities of society. What about them? A person goes from a primary school of this kind all the
Microcriticisms
1. Once again, the relatively lighter load for the day affords me with the luxury of jotting down a few points in this online space. The last time I was asked to talk about new media and blogging, one of
Microcriticisms
1. Once again, the relatively lighter load for the day affords me with the luxury of jotting down a few points in this online space. The last time I was asked to talk about new media and blogging, one of
Fight, fail, fight again, fail again, fight again… till victory
Make trouble, fail, make trouble again, fail again . . . till their doom; that is the logic of the imperialists and all reactionaries the world over in dealing with the people’s cause, and they will never go against this
Fight, fail, fight again, fail again, fight again… till victory
Make trouble, fail, make trouble again, fail again . . . till their doom; that is the logic of the imperialists and all reactionaries the world over in dealing with the people’s cause, and they will never go against this
The higher education budget: the Aquino regime’s borrowed kettle
Thousands of students, teachers, and school administrators will be holding a nationwide protest action against the Aquino regime’s education budget cuts today. As I have not been able to use this online space for some while, allow me to touch
The higher education budget: the Aquino regime’s borrowed kettle
Thousands of students, teachers, and school administrators will be holding a nationwide protest action against the Aquino regime’s education budget cuts today. As I have not been able to use this online space for some while, allow me to touch
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