Dubbed as a Hollywood hot-shot reunion, Al Pacino and Robert de Niro plays NYPD officers in search of " a serial killer who writes poems about the crime he just committed, leaving them at the scene."Related link people.com
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Next on the Big Screen: Righteous Kill (2008)
Dubbed as a Hollywood hot-shot reunion, Al Pacino and Robert de Niro plays NYPD officers in search of " a serial killer who writes poems about the crime he just committed, leaving them at the scene."
Next on the Big Screen: Justice League of America (2009-2010)
To be shot in Australia, the movie stars Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter. 
As in any superhero movie, the film is about the battle of our favorite superheroes against the evil forces. Jessica Biel has reportedly turned down the role of Wonder Woman. No casting has been made official.
Image from http://www.comics.org/
Bet You Didn't Know
To refresh, a collective noun is used to refer to a group of anything. Of course we know the easier ones like a colony of ants or say, a school of fish. Some interesting collective nouns I found on Wikipedia are the following:
An acne of adoloescents
An absence of waiters
An addition of mathematicians
An annoyance of mobile phones
A column of architects
A comedy of airline schedules
A converting of preachers
A dish of gossips
An expectation of heirs
A flag of Americans
A hang-out of nudists
A lie of politicians
A giggle of girls
A goggle of aviators
A hug of teddy bears
An indecision of managers
An ingratitude of children
A nag of grandparents
A pie-full of apples
A pride of stage mothers
A quiz of teachers
A shortage of dwarves
A skull of friars
An unemployment of graduates
An unhappiness of husbands
A village of gays
A vomit of goblins
An acne of adoloescents
An absence of waiters
An addition of mathematicians
An annoyance of mobile phones
A column of architects
A comedy of airline schedules
A converting of preachers
A dish of gossips
An expectation of heirs
A flag of Americans
A hang-out of nudists
A lie of politicians
A giggle of girls
A goggle of aviators
A hug of teddy bears
An indecision of managers
An ingratitude of children
A nag of grandparents
A pie-full of apples
A pride of stage mothers
A quiz of teachers
A shortage of dwarves
A skull of friars
An unemployment of graduates
An unhappiness of husbands
A village of gays
A vomit of goblins
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Do Not Torture My Chicken!
Pinikpikang manok. I was reminded of the dish on a recent article by MarketManila and have heard about it previously on TV featured on some documentary. For those who are not familiar with the delicacy, see below description/procedure from edwink:
"A delicacy to the Igorot (local tribes men) the "pinikpikang manok" is prepared by hitting a live chicken with a small stick again and again until it dies. Then it is roasted over open fire, and it's feathers plucked by hand. Roasted until it turns a bit brown, they cook it in different ways "Tinola" boiled in soup with ginger or "Adobo" cooked in soy sauce. They say the pinikpikang manok is very tasty. I never tried it. Hehehe... ;) "
If this is the way it is prepared, then I do not want to eat pinikpikang manok (or baboy, baka, etc.) no matter how exotic and delicious they say it is particularly because of the distinct taste and blackened meat from beating. No to animal cruelty! It is hard itself to be a vegan, so I allow myself to eat some fish and meat. But to the extent of torturing these animals to death just to achieve a taste is going overboard already.
"A delicacy to the Igorot (local tribes men) the "pinikpikang manok" is prepared by hitting a live chicken with a small stick again and again until it dies. Then it is roasted over open fire, and it's feathers plucked by hand. Roasted until it turns a bit brown, they cook it in different ways "Tinola" boiled in soup with ginger or "Adobo" cooked in soy sauce. They say the pinikpikang manok is very tasty. I never tried it. Hehehe... ;) "
If this is the way it is prepared, then I do not want to eat pinikpikang manok (or baboy, baka, etc.) no matter how exotic and delicious they say it is particularly because of the distinct taste and blackened meat from beating. No to animal cruelty! It is hard itself to be a vegan, so I allow myself to eat some fish and meat. But to the extent of torturing these animals to death just to achieve a taste is going overboard already.
I'm Coming...I'm Coming Out!
Dumbledore is gay! That's right. The old wizard fell in love with rival Gellert Grindelwald according to the HP author JK Rowling.
Read more about the article here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20153399,00.html
Read more about the article here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20153399,00.html
This Should Not Have Happened...
I know a lot has been written (err...blogged) and said about the Glorietta blast -more likely a bombing- last Friday but I just would like to say that amidst all the progress the country has made so far, an act of terrorism is not needed to add to the political show (PGMA-JDV rift in connection to the ZTE deal, Palace hand off of envelopes containing a sum of money , etc.) we are having among other problems such as high oil prices.
I condemn the act of whoever placed explosive materials in the mall killing some ten people and injuring more than thirty with damage hitting to around a hundred million. But then again, I believe this is in connection to government's indifference and lack of action towards the issues faced by its citizens. I suppose this is the latter's way of calling the state's attention.
So, to the government and I am not generalizing, please be good to us? Better yet, be the best!Because it is you we look up to and depend upon. We as citizens are trying the best on our part also.
I am a speaking as a Filipino already doubtful of my security as well as other's to wherever I may go. As a frequent rider of the MRT (which I use to get to work), the transit may be one of the next targets as it is a very crowded area. A stampede caused by panic alone could kill you.
Life goes on for a commoner as me. If it's your time, no matter how hard you try to avoid death, it will claim you...
Image from inquirer.net
I condemn the act of whoever placed explosive materials in the mall killing some ten people and injuring more than thirty with damage hitting to around a hundred million. But then again, I believe this is in connection to government's indifference and lack of action towards the issues faced by its citizens. I suppose this is the latter's way of calling the state's attention.
So, to the government and I am not generalizing, please be good to us? Better yet, be the best!Because it is you we look up to and depend upon. We as citizens are trying the best on our part also.
I am a speaking as a Filipino already doubtful of my security as well as other's to wherever I may go. As a frequent rider of the MRT (which I use to get to work), the transit may be one of the next targets as it is a very crowded area. A stampede caused by panic alone could kill you.
Life goes on for a commoner as me. If it's your time, no matter how hard you try to avoid death, it will claim you...
Image from inquirer.net
Sunday, October 14, 2007
My Girl- Grows Up!
Anna Chlumsky best known for playing Vada opposite Macaulay Culkin in My Girl (1&2) is engaged to a soldier of Chinese lineage. Best part is that the food is going to be great as both the bride's and groom's parents are chefs.
MY GIRL (Temptations)
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl (fade)
Lyrics from romantic-lyrics.com
Image from Wikipedia.com and People.com
Related link People.com
MY GIRL (Temptations)
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl (fade)
Lyrics from romantic-lyrics.com
Image from Wikipedia.com and People.com
Related link People.com
Take My Breath Away
Wow Philippines! I believe in this statement. Philippines for me is one of the richest countries in the world when it comes to natural resources and scenic spots. Our beaches are by far some of the most beautiful.
Here's an article I read on inquirer.net on Palawan. Apparently, the feature on the island garnered the highest ratings on a French TV show.
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=94316
Here's an article I read on inquirer.net on Palawan. Apparently, the feature on the island garnered the highest ratings on a French TV show.
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=94316
Of Cereals and Leftover Milk
I was eating cereal for dinner yesterday when I recall a habit of mine from way back.
During my younger days, I used to soak and bath my cereal with milk so that the taste would stay with the milk and I would end up eating the soft and mushy lump of cereal. The best part is drinking the milk afterwards-by then, it is flavored milk. I particularly like doing this when I am eating Coco Pops so that I will end up with chocolate milk (put lots of Coco Pops to get a darker chocolate milk). Yummy.
Certainly, that was when I was younger. Now, I enjoy my cereal just as it should be. Crispy and crunchy, with cold milk.
*By the way, I also have a weird habit with powdered milk. I would not fully dilute the milk with water. I just put as much milk on my glass and pour water (without mixing) and then glass up! I love spooning the milk which stays at the bottom of my glass.
Images from google.com and lindamoran.net
Saturday, October 13, 2007
If I was a Rich Girl...
Josh Groban is coming to Manila! This is not something new, of course, but the reality of the event is sinking in now that Babyface has arrived in the country. I want to watch his concert on October 18 at the PICC but I heard the cheapest tickets (P3000) have already been sold out and it is something I cannot afford now even with the 10% discount Citibankers get. Hayyy...these are the moments I wish I was a rich girl. To hear Josh's voice must be heavenly. And to see him is definitely once in a lifetime. :(
Choosing a Book, Angels and Demons-the Movie
I am brand conscious especially when it comes to books. I read only those written by well-known authors or authors whose books I have read and liked. When I was a kid, I bought a book based on its summary at the back cover and did not finish the book after reading only a few pages. And even those books claiming they are international bestsellers or are part of the local bookstore's bestseller lists are not at all good reads. So I stick to reading the works of some of the well-known authors like Judith Mcnaught, Sophie Kinsella, and Dan Brown. I do not like David Sedaris and Paulo Coelho (save for The Alchemist).
In Dan Brown's case, I have read all of his books except for the Digital Fortress which I am planning to read sometime soon. I am excited to learn the he is writing another book The Solomon Key out in 2008 . The same year the movie based on (and entitled) Angels and Demons is set for release with Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon again (whoa! the hairstyle!).
Image from Wikipedia.com
In Dan Brown's case, I have read all of his books except for the Digital Fortress which I am planning to read sometime soon. I am excited to learn the he is writing another book The Solomon Key out in 2008 . The same year the movie based on (and entitled) Angels and Demons is set for release with Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon again (whoa! the hairstyle!).
Image from Wikipedia.com
Finally! Someone Who Admits She's a Gold Digger
Here's a good read on "The Economics of Gold Digging". Briefly, it is about a "gold digger" who posts an ad in search of a guy who makes half a million dollars annually. She gets the answer she deserves.
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/the-economics-of-gold-digging/#more-1954
As a background, I took AB Economics as a second course in college. Hence, I have taken more Economics classes than the normal student would have. I frequent Freakonomics.com, even before they joined NY Times. The site was born after the phenomenal success of the book Freakonomics which I am planning to buy but is always out of stock. If you think Economics is just theoritical, think again, because the book will give you insight on how everyday Economics works. If you had not had enough, there is a sequel coming up entitled Superfreakonomics.
By the way, you can get a free signed book plate, just register(I have not received mine, but nothing to lose when you try, right?). The authors also respond to your emails (hehe...I tried writing them and they answered back, I was starstrucked!).
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/the-economics-of-gold-digging/#more-1954
As a background, I took AB Economics as a second course in college. Hence, I have taken more Economics classes than the normal student would have. I frequent Freakonomics.com, even before they joined NY Times. The site was born after the phenomenal success of the book Freakonomics which I am planning to buy but is always out of stock. If you think Economics is just theoritical, think again, because the book will give you insight on how everyday Economics works. If you had not had enough, there is a sequel coming up entitled Superfreakonomics.
By the way, you can get a free signed book plate, just register(I have not received mine, but nothing to lose when you try, right?). The authors also respond to your emails (hehe...I tried writing them and they answered back, I was starstrucked!).
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