Are You Up To The Challenge?

If you are techie enough to know what XML and database technology is, you may be qualified to join the ongoing XML Challenge!

This is a good learning experience for people, students and professionals alike, who may have an interest or is actively involved in XML programming.

A Quick Quiz contest is required prior to participation in any of the categories. This Quick Quiz does not require any prior experience with XML and DB2. Early birds who complete this quiz with no mistakes get to win T-shirts!

There are currently 3 contest categories: the Video Mania, the Query Challenge and the Programming Contest. Prizes include iPod Nanos, Nintendo Wii's. There are also early bird prizes for those who join early! So join now!

Rooting for Ramiele Malubay

(picture courtesy of the official American Idol website)

If you have been watching American Idol, you'd have known that Ramiele Malubay, a fellow Filipino, is still continuing to wow the judges and America. She's now in the top20.

Here are her videos:
Audition
Top 24
Top 20

I liked her voice better than Jasmine Trias, who ended up in Top 3 a few seasons ago. Although I didn't really like her last performance that much, I think it's good enough to at least keep her from being eliminated. I hope she continues her strong showing. Too bad I'm not a US resident and can't vote for her.