2×2 Rubik’s Cube Last Layer Algorithms
People still it find amazing that I can solve a regular 2x2x2 Rubik’s Cube in just around 8-10 seconds on a good day. Since I rarely practice at all, I must say that it’s a pretty good average for me considering the very primitive method I use for solving this puzzle. I bet I could make it at 6 seconds if I just practice for 2 days. Yes! It’s that easy!
Why did you say that the method you use is primitive?
Not exactly. I’m currently using the Fridrich Method for solving the Pocket Cube, and there are much faster methods you can use such as the Guimond and Ortega Method. It’s just that you might need to learn additional algorithms other than your usual Fridrich Algs.
Then why are you using this method if there are other faster ones?
Of course, I eventually want to learn these faster methods but since I’m not planning to play competitively any time soon, the Fridrich Method is enough for me. (And I don’t have to learn extra algorithms! =P )
How do I solve the 2×2 then?
Just like your usual Fridrich Method, start solving one side of your cube. For this step, I either do the White or Yellow side. (I will not put much detail into this step since it’s either pretty much intuitive, you have already learned it from solving the 3×3 and you can also search it on YouTube.) Next, ORIENT the top face of your cube in to a single color. I noted 7 algorithms I use for this step below. (If you solved the White side first, the Top Face should be all Yellow stickers.) And lastly, PERMUTE a.k.a. arrange the Top Layer into their proper faces. There are just 2 basic algorithms for this case.
Don’t mind the names, I made most of them all up! (They won’t matter in the actual solve anyway.) And yes, there are much faster algorithms you can use using the Fridrich Method. However, notice the algs I used in the Headlights-Racecar-Superman Cases? I abused the very fast RUR’U’ trigger in this cases. (And the 3×3 algs for this case are somewhat awkward to execute in this case.) Cool huh?
(UPDATE Aug.12,2009: You can also use this shorter and easier algorithm for the Superman OLL: R2 U2 R U2 R2. Much, much quicker!)
Can I print it out?
Sure! Why not? Print it out, photocopy it, share it with your friends! Just don’t pass it off as your own and I’ll be really pissed. Just kidding!
Where did you get this?
I learned most of this stuff from BADMEPHISTO in YouTube from his tutorials over the months. He is the best teacher in YouTube in my opinion and you can also check out his website for more details.
Can you teach me?
No. There are tons of resources all over the world wide web regarding solving methods and tutorials and I sincerely feel that I can’t do better. Badmephisto’s tuts should be enough, I think. ^_^
You rock!
I know. LOL! =P
PBA09244o103
The Manila ComiCon 2009
Comicbook lovers unite! Here come the first ever Manila ComiCon to be held at the SM Megatrade Hall 1 & 2 on August 8-9!
Great artists like Ernest Jocson, Gerry Alanguilan, Jay Ramos, Mico Suayan, Rain Beredo, and Wilson Tortosa will also grace the event. So make sure that you don’t miss this opportunity to meet your comicbook idols!
Philippine Blog Awards 2009
I opened my e-mail just a few minutes ago and found a single mail in my inbox. The sender address read: PBA09 (no-reply).
“WTH?! I’ve been getting a lot of spam messages lately.” I told myself.
However, the subject line said: ” PBA09: You have been recommended!” Gee. PBA? The Philippine Basketball Association? Seriously? I haven’t watched a single PBA game since the Alaska- Ginebra Glory Days! What is it about this time?
It turns out to be a nomination to this:
Wow! A very good friend of mine actually nominated me for this year’s Philippine Blog Awards! (Oh! That PBA.) It prompted me to fill out a nomination form, requiring me to post a small banner on my home page and confirm ownership of this site. Awesome.
How to Become a Speedcuber
Username badmephisto from YouTube posted a newer version of his “How to Become a Speedcuber” video this July 1st. Moreover, I really believe that he’s the best rubik’s cube tutorial maker on the planet and I’m sure that a lot of aspiring speedcubers will like what he has in store. I’ve also provided the video description, as well as the links he posted.
Stainless Longganisa
Kung gusto mong maging manunulat,
magsulat ka.
Simple.
Stainless Longganisa, the fifth book in Bob Ong’s collection, is by far my personal favorite.
First printed in December 2005, Bob Ong relates to his readers the very first time he holds a pencil, his writing influences and the process of writing his four previous books. He also tells us how he chose to become a writer, whether it was decided to be his destiny or just by sheer accident, it’s up to you to find out!
The “White Book“, in my opinion, is the closest to ABNKKBSNPLAko?!. (Arguably, the best in his series yet.) It has the same wit, humor, and cohesiveness as his very first work/masterpiece; but written mostly for aspiring writers.
Hari ka ng mundo habang nagsusulat. Akala mo nakasalalay sa mga isinusulat mo ang ikot ng mga planeta.
Don’t despair, for this book is written for anyone who aspires to be something and not just exclusively for writers. By reading this book, you could finally see his insights, share his experiences, and humanity. You can also learn a lot about the books he has written, with some random facts and explanations.
Highly recommended for everyone dreaming of being somebody and certainly a must-read for all Bob Ong fans. I don’t recommend this to be the first book you read in the series since you’ll probably get confused what he’s talking about most of the time. On the other hand though, it just might strike your curiousity to read all of his books as well! Now that’s what I call a Win-Win situation. ^_^
Bob Ong is the bomb!
Tell me what you think!
MacArthur
“Merong matigas, merong malambot;
Merong tuwid, merong kulot.
Merong buo, merong durog;
At merong mga taong hindi basta-basta lumulubog.”
Four friends define what friendship really is, despite all the grime and dirt of poverty…
Jim, Noel, Cyrus, and Amadeus “Denver” Kantuyan a.k.a. Voltron star in Bob Ong’s sixth book, MacArthur.
Released around May 2008, this modern day drama is set in the middle of an unnamed Metro Manila slum, surrounded by drugs, violence, poverty, and even death. Dysfunctional families, broken dreams, and false hopes also plague our protagonists as they face everyday adversities.
It might strike some readers that this piece is very, very different from your typical Bob Ong. The whole experience is like being trapped inside a Maalaala Mo Kaya set. It was very dramatic, even serious in some parts, which clearly shows the author’s diversity as a writer.
“Dalawang dekada ka lang mag-aaral. Kung di mo pagtitiyagaan, anak, limang dekada ng kahirapan ang kapalit. Sobrang lugi.
Kung alam lang yan ng mga kabataan, sa pananaw ko e walang gugustuhing umiwas sa eskwela.”
-Mang Justo pg.86
Of course, this book is not exempted from Bob Ong’s wit and humor. Though some might find some jokes and remarks quite offensive in nature, the crude (and rude) nature of these words actually capture the authenticity of everyday conversations usually heard in low socio-economic areas in our country.
This almost-a-hundred-page-book bravely bares the truth and harsh realities of life, the daily hardships a lower-class family deals with and how they stick together as one. i salute the author for creating a no holds-barred novel; a book that refletcs the real “us”; a book that is worth every penny. Read the “Red Book” by Bob Ong, and see if you are a “MacArthur” yourself.
Bob Ong rocks!
Tell me what you think!
Kapitan Sino
“Ang Pinakabagong Superhero Noon.
Mas Matibay Pa sa Orig.
Sa mas Mahabang Panahon.”
Here comes Kapitan Sino…
Rogelio Manglicmot stars as “Kapitan Sino” in the 7th offering by the famed Pinoy author, Bob Ong. Later in life, he finds out that he has unique superpowers (the power of electricity) and decides to put his “talents” to good use. With a little help from his childhood friends Bok-bok and Tessa, he fights crime wearing a silver body suit, an alien(?) helmet and good ol’ Chucks. However, he later finds out that all the superhero stuff isn’t all that cracked up to be.
Released around mid-May 2009, I find this piece to be very entertaining (and much better than MacArthur!) and a real page-turner. It has everything: action, drama, suspense, comedy (of course!) and even a love story! The funny references from the 70’s and 80’s like defunct television shows, favorite chichirya, famous singers and songs, etc. will certainly leave a smile on your face. Though sometimes, there’s too much detail in a single page and not as finely executed compared to similar pages in other chapters in this book.
As expected from Bob Ong, every chapter reflects images of daily life including: poverty, struggles, street descriptions, politics, etc. He’s obviously talented in capturing the essence of the Filipino culture and conveys it in the most entertaining way possible. From gossiping neighbors, stupid law enforcement, corruption, and political propagandas on the streets, this “Silver Book” has it all.
Here’s are some quotes I really loved from Kapitan Sino:
“Maraming tao dito ang mas malungkot pa sa taong nakatira sa buwan. Saka hindi naman kailangan ng maraming tao para makabuo ng mundo e. Minsan, isang tao lang ang kasama mo, buo na ang mundong kailangan mo habambuhay.”
-Rogelio
And,
“Hindi alam ng mga nakakakita kung kelan sila bulag.”
-Tessa (when she asked Rogelio the difference between a blind person and a seeing one)
(Both quotes can be found on pages 97-108, the chapter where Rogelio and Tessa are alone on the roof of a church, star-gazing.)
Towards the end of this book, the author will make you realize that we do not need superheroes to save us. Instead, we just need to do what we can and must do in order for us to save us from ourselves.
May it be against giant gorillas and robots, and even man-made monsters; this masterpiece is surely a great addition to any book collection. (Or even a great first book if you’re planning to start one.) Now, get your lazy ass moving and grab a copy of this book. I guarantee that you’ll love this one!
Now, where’d did I leave silver body suit and helmet ?
Kapitan Sino Rocks!
Komikero’s One Word Video Collaboration
About four weeks ago, Komikero a.k.a. Mr. Gerry Alanguilan sent me a message via YouTube:
I just saw this video which I thought was just awesome in a strange way. It’s entitled “One Word That Describes You”. I thought I’d do a video response to that one, but I would like to ask your help in doing it. I imagine a video with short 3 to 5 second clips each of my You Tube pals saying nothing but just ONE WORD which they feel describes themselves. I’ve never initiated any video collab on You Tube before but I thought I’d do it this one time because I’m really inspired by the idea. If you wish to join, I’d love to have you!
What did I say? I agreed, of course!
This is literally just hot off YouTube, published about 36 minutes ago at the time of writing this post. Good thing I checked my Twitter account! (more…)
The Star Wars™ Comic-Con Spectacular Contest
G4’s team of superheroes Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn and comic expert Blair Butler descend upon San Diego’s pop-culture phenomenon, Comic-Con and in a TV first! G4’s World Broadcast Exclusive: The Star Wars™ Spectacular panel.
Not only has a Comic-Con panel never been broadcast in its entirety, but this will be one of the con’s biggest events.
Plus, G4 offers you the chance to be a part of The Star Wars™ Comic-Con Spectacular. Submit your Star Wars fan stories and questions for the creators of Clone Wars, and your video may be included in the panel, as well as Lucasfilm’s historical Star Wars archive.
- Make sure your video is well lit – we want to see you.
- Make sure your audio is recording – we want to hear you.
- Upload .MOV, .AVI, .MP4, .WMV, or .MPG files.
- Don’t use copyrighted video clips, photos, music or other copyrighted content unless you have permission from the owner.
- If G4 becomes aware of a video using unauthorized copyrighted content, the video will not be considered.
- No profanity, nudity, harmful or illegal activity or offensive material.
- No legible trademarks, logos or trade names.
- No minors in your video, unless you are their parent or guardian, or have their parents’ or guardians’ permission.
- MUSIC: Videos will unauthorized music will not be considered.
- VIDEO LENGTH: No longer than 90 seconds.
- FILE SIZE: There is a 150MB limit on uploads. If you can’t make your video less than 150MB, you’re doing it wrong.
- Make sure to shoot your story against a white background (see example)
Click here to join!
The Futuristic Movie Timeline
Hey! I didn’t know that we’ll be having robot cops and hoverboards in a few years! According to danmeth.com:
No one really pays much attention to what year sci-fi movies take place. I thought it would be interesting to arrange some classic films about the future into chronological order and see what we’d find. I’ve also charted the years in which they were released as well as the current year. This is by far the geekiest thing I’ve ever done.
* I only included movies in which Wikipedia knew the exact year.
Star Wars fun!
Here are awesome photos from Chris Veigh featured in this previous post. This pictures were taken from his Flickr Account, with more absurd and quirky situations featuring his Star Wars figures. Check it out!
Life without war.
Be careful whenever you enter the room!
Maybe they'll fall for our dance routine!
I know! I'm sorry!
Tell me what you think!
Is this video real?
Okay, here’s the story: This kid’s WoW (World of Warcraft) subscription just got canceled by his mom he really freaked out! REALLY FREAKED OUT! His brother (before and after the clip) somehow managed to hide the camera and capture everything on tape. You really got to see this!
Now, the kid just tried to stuff the remote at around 1:10 in the video! Real or not, it’s up to you to decide!
Marit Larsen’s If A Song Could Get Me You Video
Marit Larsen just released her newest music video for the song ‘If A Song Could Get Me You‘. The Norwegian singer and songwriter shows us how creative she can get when making music videos. Whether she becomes an angel, a rocker, a Blues artist or just being herself, there’s no doubt that she has bloomed to her fullest potential since her M2M days. Here’s the video, from her second album, The Chase.
And since you have been very loyal readers to my very own site, here’s a bonus “Making the Video” clip hosted my Marit herself! Enjoy!
TRIVIA!
Did you know that the album, The Chase, where this song came from was Norway’s #1 (Platinum) Album for 2008?
Follow Marit on Twitter!
Star Wars and Chipmunks
www.telegraph.co.uk featured some of Chris Veigh’s work regarding photos of Star Wars figures and chipmunks. And yes, you read it right! Chipmunks.
In 2005 Chris befriended a female he later named Buddy after she was accidentally trapped in his dad’s garden shed. “It took a while until she totally trusted me,” said Chris. “But patience and a lot of almond offerings eventually paid off”
“Once I got close to them I realised I could pretty much do anything and they didn’t bat an eye-lid,” he explained.
“I’m not sure where the idea came from but I had plenty of Star Wars figures and I thought I could probably get one to sit on their backs without them caring. It all started from there,” he said.
Cosplay Fusion
Witness amazing cosplayers all in one arena! With great prizes to be given away, band performances and a special appearance of Dokissaten Maid and Butler Cafe, this is one event you shouldn’t miss! FREE ENTRANCE!
Cosplay Fusion
June 27, 2009 (Saturday), 4pm
*South Court, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell
Cash Prizes:
1st Place – P12,000
2nd Place – P8,000
3rd Place – P5,000
Special award to the **Best Costripper of the day!
+ prizes from sponsors: Powerplant, Maxicollector, etc.
Also presenting the third appearance of Dokissaten Maid and Butler Cafe in partner with Fully Booked’s Press Cafe! The cafe has been present at Kourtyard Caffe (along Katipunan Ave. – last March), at the Shizen Orchestra convention (at SMX last April) and will now be at Powerplant. With new additions to the cast, a wider variety of butlers and maids, there’s a lot more to look forward to.
*South Court is located within the Power Plant Mall in front of Zara.
**To qualify as a costripper, you do not have to register and perform. Just dress up in your funkiest get-up and you may win a prize on-the-spot!
***Registered cosplayers will receive free prints of their pictures taken at the photo wall.
****Free food for registered cosplayers.
How to Register:
Online:
Kindly complete the form below and email it to info@cosplaycircle.com. Online entries are limited to only 40 slots. Deadline for Online Registration is at 11:59pm, June 24 2009.
Full Name:
Nickname/ Alias:
Gender:
Age:
Email address:
Website:
Cellphone Number:
Character cosplayed:
Series:
(Please attach a reference photo of your costume. At least 400×600 pixels.)
If you have no photo attached with the registration form in your email, we will give your slot to the next contestant.
Onsite:
Registration at the Archeology Section will open at 12 noon (and close at 1pm), June 27. Onsite entries are limited to only 10 slots. Please bring a reference photo of your costume.
cube review: black East Sheen 4×4 cube
I also got this cube around last year for about a few hundred bucks from a National Bookstore Branch in Robinson’s Fairview . It was fairly hard to get hold of this particular cube during the height of the cubing hype in the Philippines and I scoured every mall I visited. It was always “out-of-stock” but after a few months of searching, the demand eased off and I was able to buy one. It came assembled in hard but clear plastic packaging and the color scheme was a bit different than the Standard: Orange was replaced by Purple. There’s also a paper insert inside the package containing instructions on how to re-assemble this cube. Yes, it’s really a ‘puzzle’ once you disassemble it!
I didn’t replace the sticker it came with (PET Stickers). After doing proper set-up (lubrication and tension-setting only, no sanding), here are the results:
PROS:
- smooth out of the box
- has very little resistance while turning
- reacts very well to Silicone
- rarely pops
- cheaper than the 4×4 Rubik’s brand
CONS:
- the Purple Color Scheme could be distracting
- No cutting corner ability
- PET stickers should be replaced immediately
- a bit difficult to assemble (if you somehow disassembled it)
Over-all Score:
This cube is very nice for speedsolving right out of the box! However, my playing style was affected with it’s inability to cut corners. It also tends to lock-up if you are not used to align the cubies precisely. Don’t be rattled by this fact though, some users prefer this “feel”. You might need to get hold of Cubesmith stickers first rather than using the one it came with.
VERDICT:
Very nice cube over-all. Haven’t tried the Mefferts version so I cannot really compare both cubes. However, before the Mefferts clone came out and the only rival was the original Professor’s cube, there was no doubt that this was the best 4×4 in the market!
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DIY Rubik’s Cube Design!
Ever wanted to put your very own picture on a Standard 3×3 Rubik’s Cube without even trying how to solve one? Well, today’s your lucky day my young Padawan learner!
Here’s how:
- Go to this site.
- Select any photo you want from your computer or any online source. (A square photo will make it fit quite nicely.)
- Click ‘Continue’.
- Voila! Just save the image (or the link provided) and you’re ready to show it off!
Here’s the photo I used:
And here’s the result!
Awesome, right? Try it out!
Bakit Mahal Ko ang Pilipinas at Pagiging Pilipino
Hindi ito dahil sa Adobo, dirty ice cream, taho, o hopia sa Quiapo.
Hindi rin dahil na nanakawan ako ng Game Boy at Nokia 3310 sa lansangan o dahil maraming tarantado sa bansang ito.
Lalong-lalo na hindi dahil wala akong mahagilap na trabaho kahit na ako’y isang gwapong henyo… (ehem.)
Mahal ko ang bansang ito dahil isa akong Pilipino.
Marami nang tanyag na banyaga at kapwa natin Pilipino ang nagsulat at pumuna sa ating bansa at ating pagka-Pilipino. Mayroon na ring mga lumabas sa telebisyon, nalathala sa mga pahayagan, at kumalat sa internet ukol sa mga pintas sa dumi ng ating lahi. May ilang libro na ring sumubok pukawin ang ating kamalayan upang magising sa katotohanan na kailangan na ng pagbabago.
Oo. Marami na tayong pagkakamali bilang isang lahi. Marami nang nangamatay dahil sa pagmamahal sa ating bayan, at para kanino?
Para sa mga pulitikong umuubos ng mga salapi ng mga mahihirap?
Para sa mga kawani ng gobyerno na nangungupit at nanlalamang ng kapwa Pilipino?
Para sa mga presidente na puro na lamang pangako na uunahin ang bayan bago ang sariling interes?
Hindi.
Para ito sa ating bayan at sa mga mamamayan na handang magbago para sa hinaharap.
Kung ating iisipin, puro na lamang negatibo ang nalalahad sa mga nakaraang nabasa mo tungkol sa Pilipinas at mga Pilipino. Nakakahiya, nakaka-inis, nakakapikon, nakakatawa, masakit at kadalasan ay totoo.
Gusto kong sanang baguhin iyon.
Bakit hindi tayo tumutok kung saan natin mas maipagmamalaki ang ating lahi? Kung saan wala tayong pag-iimbot sa kapwa? Kung saan wala tayong sisisihin na ibang tao, kahit katabi o kaharap mo na ito?
Kasi ang alam ko, mahal ko ang pagiging Pilipino dahil:
- Tayo lamang ang bansang may national cuisine na toyo, suka at baboy lamang ang kailangan, ay naglalaway na ang ating mga kapit-bahay.
- Tayo lamang ang lahi na nasalanta na ng bagyo, nagiba na ang paligid at kahit parang katapusan na ng mundo ay nakukuha pang sumagot kapag binabati ng “Magandang araw po!” ng “Magandang araw rin.” habang tayo’y nakangiti.
- Tayo lamang ang lahi na tinitiis ang lahat na ibato sa atin ng buhay: bagyo, tiwaling pulitiko, tsimosong kapit-bahay, sunog, demolisyon ng MMDA, pagkamatay at isama mo na rin ang mga aswang at zombies sa pelikula. Iisa ang ating tugon: Sisiw.
- Handa tayo sa lahat ng bagay: mawalan ng kuryente ng isang linggo, bahain ng ilang taon at maging ang kabaligtaran nito: kawalan ng tubig sa gripo.
- Kahit na nasa 5’5″ lang ang ating average height, nangangarap pa rin tayong maging susunod na Michael Jordan, Lebron James at Kobe Bryant. Maging flight stewardess at modelo sa Paris naman para sa ating mga kababaihan! Kasi, ang mga Pilipino, MATAAS MANGARAP.
Marami pa akong maisasambit na dapat iarangal sa ating lahi at MAS marami pang di mabilang na pamimintas. Pero kalimutan na natin ang masamang imahe ng ating bansa! Nabasa na natin lahat yan, narinig, pinagdiskusyunan, at kung anu-ano pa. May nagbago ba?
…
May pag-asa pa tayo.
Naniniwala ako dito kahit na ikaw mismo ay hindi.
Kailangan lang natin hubarin ang imahe ng isang Pilipinas na puro bahid ng kawalan ng pag-asa at kung anu-ano pa.
Kailangan lang natin magkaisa at huwag pagtawanan ang pagkakamali ng iba.
(Sinusubukan lang niyang mag-Ingles. Turuan mo siya. Huwag mo siya ipahiya. Napagdaanan mo iyan at hindi porke’t nagtatrabaho ka na sa isang call center ay dapat ka nang magmalaki. Tandaan mo: Pilipino ka pa rin.)
Kailangan lang natin mamulat sa katotohanan na kahit pa sino ang iluklok natin sa pusisyon, walang magbabago sa sistema. Kailangan mag-umpisa ito sa SARILI natin. Kung wala kang tiwala sa sarili mo na hindi mo kayang maging patas sa iyong kapwa nang walang panlalamang, talaga ngang wala ng pag-asa… IKAW! Huwag mo kami idamay! (Anlakas mong magreklamo ukol sa gobyerno pero sarili mo ay hindi mo nga mabago.)
Hindi lang iisang tao ang nagpapatakbo ng ating gobyerno.
Lahat tayo, kasali rito.
…
Tanungin mo ngayon ang sarili mo, “Bakit mahal ko ang pagiging Pilipino at ang bansang ito?“
Kung mahal mong tunay ang Pilipinas at ang pagiging Pilipino, ipamahagi mo ito sa iyong mga kaibigan. Dagdagan mo ang mga halimbawa kung bakit dapat ikarangal ang ating lahi. Ipaglaban mong hindi ka basta-basta!
Ipagmalaki mo na isa kang PILIPINO at simulan ang pagbabago .
Bakit naisulat mo ang ganito?
Nabigla ako sa aking napanood kagabi. Isang dating misyonaryong mormon na mas matatas pa managalog kesa sa mga Fil-Am nating mga kababayan, ang mahal na mahal ang ating bansa. Nakakalungkot dahil mas Pilipino pa siya sa kanyang Filipinang napangasawa! Pero labis akong natuwa dahil may mga tao palang mas ikinararangal ang ating bansa kahit na hindi siya dito nagmula.
Iboto ang iyong kapwa Pilipino!
Tell me what you think!
PBA0946s9o40
Four Look Last Layer
I’ve always wanted to make one like this ever since I started cubing. Sure, there are tons of other cubers who posted similar resources like this but none fit all of my needs. I wanted mine to fit one page, be very user-friendly,and more importantly, features the algs I’m currently using. Again, there are other faster or alternate algorithms for each case but this are the ones I find to be the most newbie friendly.
What is the Four Look Last Layer?
The Four Look Last Layer is a beginner’s method for the Fridrich Method of solving the last layer. As opposed to learning 57 OLL’s and 21 PLL’s, the method is “simplified” by using only a few algorithms (in which some are even altered) in an effort to significantly reduce the number needed to be learned.
My criteria for the algs featured here are: must be very easy to learn (by using triggers or can be very visual), can be executed very quickly, and could be the most common or most optimal solution. By learning just 6 algorithms below ( the First 3, 1st Corner Orientation Alg, 1 Corner Permutation and 1 Edge Permutation), it is guaranteed that you will be able to solve the cube with ease, provided of course that you already solved the first two layers.
Of course, the number of algs you know will also affect your solve time. So I advise that you learn all of them below, most are very easy anyway, (and eventually try to learn all the last layer algs) and I can assure you that your times will drop well below a minute.
First, use the first step to orient the edges of the top layer to make a top “yellow cross.”
After doing so, just execute the algorithm of the respected pattern for the Corner Orientation step and this would make the top layer “oriented” or all cubies would be yellow.
Next thing you need to do is to place a solved corner on the bottom left area, then execute the algorithm for the Corner Permutation step given and this should rotate the corner cubies in a “counter clockwise” rotation, Just repeat the step again if the cubies are still in the wrong places.
Lastly, check if you have a solved edge and place them towards the back. (If there are none, don’t worry: Just execute the algorithm once and you’ll have one solved.) Execute any of the two edge permutation algorithms and this step should completely solve the cube.
Can I print it out?
Sure! Why not? Print it out, photocopy it, share it with your friends! Just don’t pass it off as your own and I’ll be really pissed. Just kidding!
Where did you get this?
I learned most of this stuff from BADMEPHISTO in YouTube from his tutorials over the months. He is the best teacher in YouTube in my opinion and you can also check out his website for more details.
Can you teach me?
No. There are tons of resources all over the world wide web regarding solving methods and tutorials and I sincerely feel that I can’t do better. Badmephisto’s tuts should be enough, I think. ^_^
You rock!
I know. LOL! =P
Ang Alamat ng Gubat
Ang Alamat ng Gubat was certainly a surprise for first-time readers and Bob Ong fans alike. The fourth book in the series is very different from the first three books: it’s fiction! (with matching pictures!)
The Orange Book revolves around Tong, a heroic “Talangka” in search of the mystical “Puso ng Saging” to cure his ailing father, the King. Don’t be fooled even though there’s colored illustration every other page making it look like a storybook, there are symbols hidden in every character, situation and conversation. That’s where the fun begins!
Try to realize or decipher what or who “Leon“, the jungle, or even what the “Puso ng Saging” really means.
Is risking your life for a treasure really worth it or is it just another fool’s errand? Who is the real king?
These are some of the questions presented by the author.Definitely a thumbs-up or rather two paws-up for this one. A good addition to any collection. It challenges readers to be a hero in their own way, even how twisted or evil the “gubat” they are living in might be.
Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas
Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas is the third installment in Bob Ong‘s book series. This time, the controversial author known for writing in conversational Filipino is back in his form and this was much better than his previous one.
The Black Book (again, according to his fans) is more cohesive (writing-wise) and more enjoyable. Written in a conversation type style, the whole book looks like a really, really long script between him and <._.> !
It was career suicide, according to his fifth book Stainless Longganisa. Covering topics about politics, showbiz,history and everyday life, which, according to him, should never be uttered in casual conversation. (How much more in printed book form!)
Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas is enjoyable at first and gets tiresome towards the end. (The opposite with Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino.) The script type form was obviously a mistake but that’s how the author “obviously” wants us to see.
Nevertheless, this book is a must-have for any Bob Ong fanatic but definitely a weird one for a first-timer. (Which happened to me three Christmases ago!) Read it at your own risk…
Bob Ong Trivia
Let’s have a short commercial before proceeding to the next review.
Dilaw ang Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino? dahil spoof sana ng “For Dummies” book series ang cover nito. Pero nag-evolve ang konsepto kalaunan hanggang sa nagmukha na lang itong…um, dilaw na libro.-
Hindi alam ni BO kung paano naging orange ang “orange book”. Nabasa n’ya na lang sa Internet na orange daw ang susunod n’yang libro. Tinanong n’ya ang publisher kung ano ang pwedeng gamiting kulay; ang sagot: orange. Tinanong n’ya ang mga kaibigan kung ano sa tingin nila ang susunod na kulay; ang sagot: orange. Pinagawa n’ya ang artist ng cover na hindi orange para lang pabulaanan ang lahat. Nang makita n’yang blue ang langit sa cover, ibinalik nya ito sa artist para papalitan ng kulay na mas “nagbabadya ng panganib”. Ibinalik ito sa kanya ng artist sa kulay na red orange. Nangyari ang lahat ng ito dahil sa prediksyon ng isang tao na nagsabing orange daw ang ikaapat na libro ni BO.
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Itim na libro lang dapat ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas, walang titulo sa harap ng cover. Pero napilitang magdagdag ng label ang publisher dahil sa utos ng bookstore.
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Sa Chowtime Na! sa IBC 13 narinig ni BO ang kantang “You Touch My Trala La”. May dance contest pa.
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Nang lumabas na magkasukat ang una at ikatlong libro, hiniling ni BO sa publisher na paliitin na rin ang ikalawang libro. ‘Yan ang alamat ng dalawang size nito. (Magkakaroon pa ng 3rd edition. Kasinlaki naman ng SIM ng cell phone.)
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Galing sa mga mambabasa ang nickname ng mga libro: Green book ang ABNKKBSNPLAko?! (book1); Yellow book angBakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino? (book2); Black book ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas (book3); Orange book ang Alamat ng Gubat (book4); at White book ang Stainless Longganisa (book5).
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Isinulat ang draft ng unang libro sa higit limang klase ng scratch paper na may iba’t-ibang hugis at laki. Beri propesyunal.
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Hindi ballpen ang tinutukoy na “Stainless Longganisa”. Wala itong ibang kahulugan bukod sa nabanggit sa libro. Pinilit iwasan ni BO ang kulay pula o silver sa cover para hindi maisipan ng mambabasa na may kinalaman ang nasabing titulo sa materyal na stainless o sa pagkaing longganisa.
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Peksman! Talagang sina Dan Brown at JK Rowling ang nagsabi ng review na nasa likuran ng ikalimang libro.
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Ipinasa ni BO sa editor ang unang libro bilang “ABNKKBSNPLAko!?” pero naipasa ito ng editor sa publisher bilang “ABNKKBSNPLAko?!”. (Spot the difference.)
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“Tong! Tong! Tong!” ang orihinal na pamagat ng ikaapat na libro. Ginawang Alamat ng Gubat para sa mas malinaw na mensahe tungkol sa mundong ginagalawan hindi lang ni Tong, kundi ng lahat ng mga hayop sa kwento.
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Ang ikaapat ng libro ay resulta ng madugong royal rumble na kinasasangkutan ng writer, illustrator, at layout artist na may kanya-kanyang creative (o destructive) differences. Napilitan lang silang magkasundo noon dahil magpa-Pasko na.
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Isinulat ni BO ang ikalawang libro at ilan pang mga tula habang nasa piitan s’ya noong taong 1962 hanggang 2001. (Halata bang nauubusan na tayo ng trivia?)
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Kyut si Bob Ong.
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Ang ABNKKBSNPLAko?! ay gumamit ng font na kung tawagin ay Kidfont. Hindi ‘yon Comic Sans!
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Nabuo ang Alamat ng Gubat hango sa inspirasyon ng Mongolian Barbecue The Movie. Panoorin mo bago ka mamatay.
Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino
Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino: Mga Kuwentong Barbero ni Bob Ong is the second book in the series. First printed in June 2002, the follow-up to his well-received ABNKKBSNPLAko?! book, is much more gritty and hard-hitting than the first.
The Yellow Book (by his fans) is noticeably more thicker than the rest of the series at 200+ pages, is a collection of write-ups about the Philippines and Filipinos; commentaries from prominent people; and even a bunch of forwarded e-mails! Most fans will tell you that this is his one of his worst if not the worst work yet because it’s just a “compilation of forwarded e-mails.”
Yes, I agree with them, but for a totally different reason. They fail to realize that the author wants us to see how the world percieves us and not how they judge us.Filipinos by nature are very proud of their culture and heritage (or lack of it) and hate being criticized about it. Sadly, it’s what this book is all about.
What I dislike about this book however is how loose the book was written. With the loads of material included, the transition was very poor from one chapter to another. You’re lauging at how “jologs” you are from an online test at one point, and hating the guts of a foreigner writing about his sentiments about the Philippines. Yes, it’s that incohesive.
Reading very long, forwarded material in my e-mail is tiresome. I know many of you agree with me on this and it also holds true in this book. Material that wasn’t very entertaining, educational nor does not contribute to the books cohesiveness should’ve been left out. Trying to finish the book was agonizing even for me and adding comments at the end of each could’ve made it more “interesting” at least.
Certainly not the best book to start with within the series, because you might feel cheated as a reader at the amount of re-published work contained in the book.
Seeing the heart of this book was well at the end, so make sure you finish! then ask yourself: Do I still want to be a Filipino?
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- Movie Review
Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry…
SYNOPSIS:
In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Voldemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis.
COMMENTS:
I saw this movie on a rainy Saturday and was I surprised! The scenery were breath-taking and the scenes were awesome as expected from a Harry Potter movie. And from this sixth installment from J.K. Rowling, expect a much more darker Harry potter than before.
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