According to what I have read, you can only directly access the files stored in a tape if you have loaded the tape in your system and mounted it. The tape should be virtually mounted before you can access its files. In the accessing process, the files are accessible through the virtual mount (meaning it has been loaded into its respective directory and the operating system can recognize and look/search for it). Its mount provides efficient storing and organizing process of its files for easier and faster access.

The following essay is my original compostiton. It talks about what has happened to the nationalistic passion and the patriotism of the filipinos today. I made this when I was in our History class during my freshmen year. I hope it opens your eyes to the reality.

Love for one’s country is indeed a very much requirement that every single Filipino, as young as a child, even from different races should have. But the thing is, can we still find nationalistic Filipinos today? Yes but rarely and that’s a big deal! Being nationalistic seems a very crucial act today especially to the youth. Even I, myself, can say that I do many things that oppose and contradict on what we call “nationalism.” Take for example are the things that we bought from the market. It’s no wonder and it can’t be denied that we Filipinos yearn for imported products and even reject our very own. We even shout “Wow! Imported… Let’s prioritize this!” the worse is when we say “Made in Philippines? I demand for an imported, branded one!” What an undeniable truth…

We are just making an impediment and barrier to the progress, industrialization and countryside development. One more thing is that we no longer lend free service for our nation, it must have payment. We enjoy life neglecting our responsibilities in our environment. Throwing garbage anywhere is common. It is an aggravation to our present situation, isn’t it? Where are the realizations that our past heroes who endured pain and fought till death taught us? Do their accomplishments and sacrifices still have worth & essence? Maybe yes but is deteriorating in no time. We seldom participate in the programs raised by the government for national purposes. On and on we go, destroying the government, demanding the president to step down instead supporting hand in hand for economic growth and development. We want a better Philippines and a better life, but think about it, we are the ones who ruined and messed it.

But beside the dark side of ours, lies the brilliant one. Nationalism is shown in many ways. The OFWs work hard not just for their families but also for their beloved Philippines. They are the ambassadors of a real Filipino with real hearts for their country. They represent and uphold Filipinos as hardworking, hospitable, and trustworthy. They also strengthen the peso value and boost economic progress. In fact they can be treated as heroes of our age. There are also youths of today that are very aggressive to unfold, nurture, and make use of their talents they posses and compete with other countries, with excellence in different fields garnering awards and pride to our country. We also have the patriotic, the armed forces, ready to defend the nation at all cost, wrestling with bullets and missiles, risking their lives. There are many things about nationalism and it’s splendid to say that they illuminate our dark sides.

But the question is, “do we really love and care for Philippines?” well, ours is the answer. All we need to do is make wise decisions and hope for a better country!

Friday the 13th is unlucky? Not anymore!

AMSTERDAM - Unlucky for some? Dutch statisticians have established that Friday 13th, a date regarded in many countries as inauspicious, is actually safer than an average Friday.

A study published on Thursday by the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics showed that fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft occur when the 13th of the month falls on a Friday than on other Fridays.

"I find it hard to believe that it is because people are preventatively more careful or just stay home, but statistically speaking, driving is a little bit safer on Friday 13th," CVS statistician Alex Hoen told the Verzekerd insurance magazine.

In the last two years, Dutch insurers received reports of an average 7,800 traffic accidents each Friday, the CVS study said. But the average figure when the 13th fell on a Friday was just 7,500.

There were also fewer incidents of fire and theft, although the average value of losses on Fridays 13th was slightly higher.

>>>May I ask you a question? Do you still believe in this superstition? People of today usually disregard things like this but there also few who still hold to these beliefs. Whatever… hehehe

BSIT3A! We have an assignment on our theology - christian morality… It’s a whole page essay entitled Who Am I?

Intsruction given was write it on a yellow paper and not less than a page! No lines should be empty, so to speak! Hahaiz…hehehe… Classes haven’t formally started yet but we already have a homework! Well good luck with us! hehehe… We also have an assignment in discrete math, I shall post it soon! 

If you dig a hole for someone else, you’ll fall into it.
Hungarian Proverb

If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
Egyptian Proverb