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Spicy Wanton Noodle

2010-07-12T15:32:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time since I have written a blog about food which we all like..I'll just make this blog short and sweet =)...

Spicy Wanton Noodle Soup, very yummy! Im not really into chinese/korean foods but this one I loved it..Had the chance to taste it when Me and my boyfriendd decided to eat our lunch at a foodcourt...Actually the fast food chain that sells this Spicy wanton noodle soup is expert in baking cakes and its kinda weird that they are selling soup..anyway, it doesn't matter the Soup tastes verrrryyyyy gooood...here's a pic of how it looks..

tadaaaaaah!!!!..see its looks delicious!!..you got to taste it!hehe

hlt =)

Thor - Behind the Scenes and Interview

2010-06-11T20:22:00.001+08:00

Finally, though not a teaser but the first on set footage of the upcoming movie Thor. Video offers footage from the set as well as footage of an interview with Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth where the two stars talk about their on-screen chemistry and Anthony Hopkins as Odin. The comic book adaptation will hit your theaters on May 6, 2011.

First Official Trailer of Machete

2010-05-06T18:07:00.001+08:00

This is Robert Rodriguez's Mexploitation film, Machete, starring Danny Trejo. AintItCoolNews.com claims it's an "illegal" trailer Rodriguez gave them in honor of Cinco de Mayo and a message in response to Arizona's latest immigration bill.

Official Trailer

Machete was first featured as a fake trailer preceding Planet Terror on the double feature presentation of Grindhouse. It was later announced that the fake trailer will be made as a feature film.
Fake Trailer on Grindhouse (2007)

Machete will be arriving on cinemas on September 3, 2010 with an all star cast that includes Cheech Main, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Robert De Niro and Steven Seagal.

Mjolnir on IM2

2010-04-28T19:38:00.004+08:00

Not much of a spoiler here but another reason why to watch Iron Man 2 this friday. A post credit scene that sets up for another Marvel's next movie. Watch it now while it's hot.

The Last Airbender Full Trailer

2010-04-24T09:24:00.002+08:00

Apple has released a brand new trailer for the 2nd highly anticipated movie of the year (of course we know Iron Man is number one). It will come in both 2D and 3D, let's just hope the 3D conversion is good especially on those kick-ass action scenes.

It is based on the successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. It centers on Aang, the successor to a line of Avatars who have the ability to control the four elements (water, fire, wind and earth). Peace was in order in the four nations that represented each elements until the Avatar disappeared and the fire nation wage war to the other three nations. It's up to the 12 year old Avatar to restore balance and peace to the four nations.

It is said that if this movie will hit, it will redeem M.Night Shyamalan-adingdong's career, let's just be hopeful that's it good and does well. Bended elements will hit you this July 2, 2010. See Appa flies and tell us what you think.

First Teaser Trailer of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

2010-04-21T18:13:00.005+08:00

Capcom has released their third installment of the Marvel vs Capcom franchise. The game features new and returning characters and will have 30 playable characters (15 per side) with downloadble content. So far only six have been officially confirmed which includes in Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk, Ryu, Morrigan and Chris Redfield from the Resident Evil franchise. Hope we'll see new Marvel characters such as Deadpool, Punisher and Moon Knight. See the trailer below.

Exclusive Dr. Pepper - Iron Man Commercial

2010-04-12T17:37:00.000+08:00

A new commercial spot for Dr. Pepper and Iron Man 2 starts airing and comingsoon.net have an exclusive first look. It features a cameo by the the one and only Stan "the man" Lee and also the voice of Paul Bettany as JARVIS. Go ahead and take a look.

Chris Evans is Captain America

2010-03-23T21:45:00.000+08:00

The casting search for Captain America is finally over. Marvel and Joe Johnston started with a list of potential actors who they felt could play the part including John Krasinski, Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, Michael Cassidy, Patrick Flueger, Chace Crawford and Garret Hedlund. Until the list dropped down to Mike Vogel, Garrett Hedlund, Wilson Bethel, Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum and Chris Evans.

Marvel Studios and Director Joe Johnston have now confirmed that Chris Evans is Captain America. The deal calls for Evans to star in nine Marvel movies with at least three "Captain America" movies and will reprise his role in The Avengers, which will united Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton) in one film. That film is scheduled for May 4, 2012. The character also will likely make cameo appearances in Marvel's other films.

The First Avenger: Captain America is being directed by Joe Johnston (The Rocketeer, October Sky, The Wolfman) from a script by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who both co-wrote the first two Chronicles of Narnia films. Also, Hugo Weaving (The Matrix) is close to a deal to play the title character’s nemesis, Red Skull.

Shooting on Johnston’s flick will start this summer, and will hit cinemas on 22 July, 2011. Filming is set to begin at the end of June in the UK.

Personally, I would prefer Garrett Hedlund or Jensen Ackles of Supernatural to wield the iconic sheild.

Second Iron Man 2 Trailer Hits The Net

2010-03-08T14:48:00.001+08:00

Paramount Pictures has provided us with the latest trailer for the highly anticipated Iron Man 2. You'll get a better look at Whiplash, Black Widow, War Machine and the Mark V briefcase armor!

The Jon Favreau-directed sequel stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Garry Shandling, John Slattery, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg and Olivia Munn.

Iron Man 2 is scheduled to be released in conventional and IMAX theaters on May 7th, 2010.

Local News: Mondia shot in Jaro, Iloilo City

2010-02-18T21:35:00.002+08:00

Former Mayor Luis Mondia Jr., 53, of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, was shot at close range as he was leaving the Jaro Cathedral in Iloilo City at about 6:45 last night, with his wife, Senior Supt. Ricardo de la Paz, Western Visayas police operations chief, said.

Mondia is running for mayor of Pulupandan against incumbent Mayor Magdaleno Peña, fueling speculation that the shooting could have been politically motivated.

Mondia was rushed to the Iloilo Mission Hospital accompanied by his wife, Evelinda. He remained unconscious and was still in critical condition as of press time, De la Paz said.

The couple had just attended an Ash Wednesday mass and the former mayor was about to enter his red Mazda pickup when a gunman armed with .45 caliber pistol fired at him, hitting him in the left shoulder and the nape, Chief Inspector Orly Gabinete, Jaro police station chief, said.

Radio reports said he was also hit in the head and that the shot to the nape affected his spinal column but no official confirmation could be made as of press time.

The gunman then escaped on board a blue XRM motorcycle driven by his waiting companion towards the back of the Jaro Cathedral, Gabinete added.

He said a civilian volunteer and numerous other persons witnessed the shooting.

The gunman wearing a white T-shirt was described to be about 5 feet 6 inches to 7 inches in height, chubby faced and moreno in color, while his companion on the waiting motorcycle was about 5 feet 4 inches to 5 inches in height and wearing a blue shirt according to witnesses, Gabinete said.

Recovered from the scene of the incident were three fired empty shells from a .45 caliber pistol, De la Paz said.

Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas, PNP regional director, immediately ordered the creation of Special Investigation Task Group Mondia headed by De la Paz to oversee the investigation and pursuit of the suspects.

Mondia had filed his Certificate of Candidacy on Nov. 30 to run for mayor of Pulupandan against Peña, who defeated his brother Samson Mondia for the mayorship in 2007.

His sister, Gina Mondia Villanueva, 43, also filed her COC to run for vice mayor against Pena’s brother-in-law incumbent Vice Mayor Antonio Suatengco.

Shortly after the 2007 polls, Peña was ambushed in Pulupandan but survived with injuries. Two of his bodyguards were killed. The New People’s Army claimed responsibility for the ambush, but Peña charged the Mondia brothers for it. The Mondias denied involvement in the attempt on Peña’s life.

Peña last night denied speculations that he was behind the shooting of Luis Mondia. He said he hopes Mondia would get well soon as he does not want the coming election to be “boring”.

Samson Mondia last night said he would not issue a statement on the shooting of his brother.

The police and COMELEC had earlier placed Pulupandan on their watchlist for having a history of having hotly contested polls. - Carla Gomez

Source: Daily Star

3 Days to go before PBB DOUBLE UP FINAL NIGHT

2010-02-10T12:51:00.014+08:00

4 Days to go before the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Final Night. And who do you think will win..

Almost everywhere I go, the topic that I always hear among friends talking may it be kids or adults is about the PBB Double Up on who will win the big grand prize. So lets make a short poll here. who do you think will win..let's take a big guess.and would appreciate it if you'll join here by posting your comments and reason why you think the one's you chose to be on the 1st slot deserve it...and let me start with my guess..

My guess (1st-5th)

1st- PAUL JAKE why his the 1st on my list?Because he is smart and talks no nonsense.Every time he is asked why he is evicting a certain housemate he always gives a valid reason.And him being rich is not a reason to vote him out I find it lame when some housemates uses that reason to vote him out.

2nd- TIBO   he looks humble and responsible.

3rd- MELISSA - I chose her to be on third simply because I thought she should be on third. Though she makes me laugh on her comic facial stunts I sometimes find her nonsense and over reacting over simple things.I dont know maybe she is really that but I find her sometimes so loud and so annoying.Anyway she is still my third bet

4th JASON - Just like my reason for Melissa. Sometimes he is unreasonable. And kinda lazy and untidy.

5th JOHANN- Now, I put him into 5th simply because I don't like him hehe..

Now it's your turn..post here on our blog your bet for the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up BIG NIGHT

Note: Everything posted in here are all just my opinion. Nothing intended to hurt any fans of the names listed above.thanks!

source of picture: www.doubleup.pinoybigbrother.com

♥♥♥XOXO♥♥♥ ht

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BOYFRIEND HAPPY

2010-02-09T17:16:00.000+08:00

LOVE is in the AIR..yup! sure it is and 6 days to go before Valentines day..

Well this blog would be connected to the previous blog I posted.If we have tips on how to keep our girlfriends happy, there will also be for men..SO ladies, read on. Hope some of the tips you'll read here will help you keep your man..for life

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BOYFRIEND HAPPY

1. COMPLIMENT HIM
            Hey ladies! it's not just us who wants to be flourished with sweet and nice things. Men would also love their girl to appreciate nice things from him, so go ahead and shower him with anything nice.Make sure that its true and as what I said on the other blog..Mean it when you say it.

2. COOK FOR HIM
            Yes!..cook for him, as the saying goes " A way to a man's heart is through his stomach" and it does work. Though I haven't tried it personally hehe. You don't have to be an expert in cooking but try preparing something delicious that he'll sure love, not just the food but you too as well.

3. RESPECT HIM
          Its a 2 way process, if you want him to respect you, you should also return the respect he gave you. Show appreciation and give consideration to his beliefs.

4. DO NOT BE A NAG
           Do not try to change him. Remember before you became a couple you have accepted him as what he is. If later you discovered something in his character that you dislike, at least try to talk it over with him BUT DO NOT force him to change. Change should come from the person itself not because you obliged him to.

5. BE AN OPEN BOOK
           You don't need to tell him everything but its better if whatever you have in the past you will share it with him. REMEMBER it is better if he hears it from you straight rather than hearing it from someone else.Do not keep secrets let him know the flaws and the nice things that happened to your life. by doing that he will understand you more

6. SUPPORT HIM
             In a relationship both you and your partner are incomplete and the reason you became a couple its because you fill the things that one is incapable of but it does not mean that you have to be dependent. So, if your boyfriend is into something or in a position to make decision support him. By doing so, you will help him succeed his task knowing that you will be there for your boyfriend to support him. If he is playing with a team cheer for him that would show how much you support him.

7. DO NOT BE OVERPOSSESSIVE
             Being envious would be a no no for guys. If you see him talking to another girl, you don't need to fret and punish him for talking to someone else. Avoid being too suspicious, avoid being too clingy. You might be starting a petty quarrel over some unimportant stuff. Respect your man and give him some space.

8. SHOWER HIM WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION
             Hey ladies!..it is not just us who wants to be complimented. We should also be very appreciative of our partner.They too need our hugs and kisses and constant I LOVE YOU's. Occasionally give him gifts, love letter or something that is sweet.

Hope you learned something from this tips. and hope you will have a great and fun relationship

NOTE: some source are from www.indiaparenting.com

Happy Valentines

xoxo-->ht

Update - New Official Trailer of M.Night Shyamalan's Avatar: The Last Airbender

2010-02-08T18:51:00.002+08:00

Paramount Pictures has released the new trailer of M. Night Shyamalanadingdong's The Last Airbender. Based on Nickelodeon's animated TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. The live-action adaptation stars Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Jessica Jade Andres, Aasif Mandvi, Shaun Toub, Cliff Curtis and Keong Sim.

Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world.

Official Trailer

Super Bowl Spot

Will M.Night Shyamalanadingdong redeem himself with this awesome movie?

Bended elements will hit you this July 2, 2010.

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR GIRLFRIEND HAPPY

2010-02-08T12:49:00.022+08:00

VALENTINES is approaching and LOVE is in the air..

I hope this article will help men realize how important it is to keep their girlfriends happy. I don't claim these tips as very effective but at least this would be a great guide for keeping your relationship happy and healthy...so READ ON..let the LOVE begin..

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR GIRLFRIEND HAPPY

1. Be loyal to her

The relationship becomes harmonious if you are loyal and honest to your girlfriend. Being loyal means remembering you have a partner who love's you when you are getting attracted. Do not attempt to cheat on your girlfried, try to DISCUSS whatever misunderstanding nad issues you both have. Nothing can't be resolved without talking.

2. Say sorry

Don't hesitate to say sorry. this would just show your humbleness and love for her to accept the wrong thing you have done. Do not say "I am sorry that I hurt you" it shows arrogance, but instead say "I'm sorry I shouldn't have done it so"..this show you are really apologetic and accepts the fact that indeed you have done your girlfriend wrong.

3. Say that you love her
These 3 magic words would always give the feeling that your girlfriend is always loved.BUT don't just say it just for the sake of saying it. Make her feel that you love her by holding her hands and gently pressing it, look into her eyes and tell her how much you love and care for her. Yeah, I know its kinda cheesy but sometimes we should do it just to show our deep feelings for our partner. right?

4. Call her back
If you told her you'd be calling her back, make sure to call back. It doesn't take an hour for you to pick up the phone just to ask her if she had eaten her dinner, if how was her day. At least take time to call her once a day even for 5 mins. just to check on her or just to say you miss her and that you care.

5. Send her sweet text messages
Make use of technology. If you can't call her up, text her a sweet message.This would show that even if it's a busy day you take time to let her know that she is on your mind missing her..

6.    Share things with her
It's good to share things that happened to you on a day.Share to her something about your past, your life and things you are doing before you met her. It's good to tell her before she gets to know it from other source. Introduce her to your friends,tell how you exactly feel on that very moment, ask her what shirt would look good on you etc. by doing this you are building a good bridge instead of gaps in you relationship. It's showing her that you are open for any questions your girlfriend might have in mind.

7. Spend time with her
You're girlfriend wil always appreciate the time you spent with her even if it just for 30 mins if it is a quality time. A relationship will work if you give it time. At least always make your date as if it is your first date, do things that will make memorable not just for you but specially for your girlfriend.

8. Give her some space
   Let your girlfriend spend time with her friends, give her breathing space to enjoy herself, people she want's to spend with (family, friends). A little space will give her time to miss you.

9. Respect her decisions
Give respect so that others will respect you back. If you're girlfriend is going thru a difficult time, tell her not to worry and be there for her. Make her feel that you are there for her can make her feel better.

10. Public display of affection
   Do not hesitate to hold her hand in public while walking, Put your hands in her shoulder BUT avoid kissing in public (I'm referring to lip locking) you might get some rude reactions and raised eyebrows.

11. Compliment her
   Do not hesitate to give her some compliments, tell her you like her smile or complement on nice things you noticed on her. AGAIN, do not just say compliment because you are obliged to give compliment. Mean it when you say it.

12. Drop love notes and letters
   Every girls/ladies would want to receive a love letter. So try to give her some love notes or give her a love letter. I'm sure your girlfriend will love it and will appreciate it most!

13. Surprise her with gifts
   Surprise your girlfriend by giving her flowers, giving her icecream, treating her out to dinner. This is also a way of putting something new or giving excitement to your relationship. and REMEMBER, girlfriends like GOOD surprises.

14. Make her laugh
It is sometimes one way of making your relationship happy. And this will truly make your bond with your girlfriend stronger, more open and less inhibitions.

I got some source of this Tips from www.indiaparenting.com

Happy Valentines

xoxo -->ht

Wax on for Jackie Chan; The Karate Kid Remake Trailer

2010-02-06T13:18:00.001+08:00

Never heard of it, but I'm glad I came across to this trailer by chance on Youtube. Why does the film industry keep doing this remakes? Maybe they run out of good ideas. But who cares? As long as they entertain me, nothing can stop me watching them. One thing is for sure, eventhough how many times they try to redo it, we just can't help it to remember the original and memorable characters. I mean who could forget Mr. Miyagi? Everytime we talk about Karate Kid, Pat Morita's character comes into play.

This remake casts Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith as teacher and student respectively. The set is in China and the kid is learning kung fu instead of karate. Jackie chan has told interviewers that it will only called "The Karate Kid" in America and "The Kung Fu Kid" in Asia. It will contain lots of homages to the original film, such as the famous fly catching scene. Does it mean we could see Jackie Chan doing wax on, wax off thing? See the trailer for yourself.

Local News: Pajero runs off the port and 2 passengers was killed

2010-02-01T14:42:00.000+08:00

A businessman and his female companion drowned Sunday after the Mitsubishi Pajero they were on suddenly plunged into the water off Bredco port in Bacolod City.

Police identified the businessman as Ramon Vicente, a businessman from Bacolod City. His companion remains unidentified as of posting time.

A witness, Kim Tolosa, said he saw the parked Pajero move forward and plunge into the water at around 11 p.m.

Divers failed to save the trapped passengers after failing to open the vehicle's doors. Authorities later used a crane to lift the Pajero out of the water at 2:30 a.m.

Police said the bodies of Vicente and his female companion were found in various stages of undress in the backseat of the vehicle. Checkbooks, golf clubs, jewelry and cellphones were also found inside the car.

Source: ABS-CBN

Top 10 Worst Tech Predictions Of All Time

2010-01-28T18:25:00.002+08:00

1. "Next Christmas the iPod will be dead, finished, gone, kaput." - Sir Alan Sugar, British entrepreneur, 2005.

2. "No need for a computer at home." - Ken Olsen, founder of Digital Equipment, 1977

3. "Nuclear-powered vacuum cleaners will probably be a reality within ten years." - Alex Lewyt, president of Lewyt Corp vacuum company, 1955

4. "TV won't last because people will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night." - Darryl Zanuck, 1946 5. "There will never be a bigger plane built." - Boeing engineer, 1933, after the maiden flight of a ten-seater Boeing 247

6. "We stand on the threshold of rocket mail." - US postmaster general Arthur Summerfield, 1959

7. "Nobody would ever need more than 640 kilobytes of memory on their personal computer." - Bill Gates, 1981, allegedly

8. "The Americans have need of the telephone, but do not. We have plente of messenger boys." - Sir William Preece. chief engineer of the British Post Office, 1878 9. "Spam will be solved." - Bill Gates, 2004

10. "X-rays will prove to be a hoax." - Lord Kelvin, president of the UK's Royal Society, 1883

Source: Reader's Digest

Just a few laughs on what people said in the 1800s and 1900s. Predictions, most of them doesn't come true. Predicting the future is never easy, that's why fortune tellers tend to keep their forecasts as vague as possible.

Marvel Movies 01-20-2010 Update

2010-01-20T19:02:00.005+08:00

Here is a quick updates on the upcoming Marvel movies and let your saliva run down from your mouth with these ass-kicking fan made Thor and Captain America teaser posters.

Iron Man 2

Fin Fang Foom will have a cameo in Iron Man 2, more like an easter egg according to artist Adi Granov. Robert Downey Jr. who shows at the Golden Globe Awards has still a Tony Stark goatee, does it mean he will be doing a cameo on Thor, which is now shooting?

Iron Man 2 will hit theaters on May 7, 2010

Thor

That this movie is a piece will culminate the superhero team-up film "Avengers."

Thor had begun filming last week, and Stuart Townsend was replaced by Joshua Dallas to play Fandral the dashing. Joseph Gatt also confirms that he's a Thor villain, revealing that he's "playing a bad guy with a lot of action" and hinted that he would give Thor "a lot of grief." Remember S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Paul Coulson? Not only he will be back on Iron Man 2 but will also make an appearance on Thor. The presence of S.H.I.E.L.D. only confirms that they are creating a single universe, that will lead to the creation of the superhero team-up film "Avengers." Lastly, director Kenneth Branagh has talked about the status of the movie.

“We have many miles to go and promises to keep, but so far, so good, Everybody’s doing very good work and just a lot of it is so promising. Fingers crossed for everybody and everything. Hemsworth is a great guy.”

Lightning strikes on May 6, 2011.

Captain America

Director Joe Johnston talks about his new The First Avenger: Captain America.

"It's not going to be a Captain America that you expect. It's something different. It is influenced by the comic book, but it goes off in a completely different direction. It's the origin story of Captain America. It's mostly period—there are modern, present-day bookends on it—but it's basically the story of how Steve Rogers becomes Captain America. The great thing about Captain America is he's a super hero without any super powers. Which is why this story, among the hundreds of super hero stories, appealed to me the most. He can't fly, he can't see through walls, he can't do any of that stuff. He's an every man who's been given this amazing gift of transformation into the perfect specimen—the pinnacle of human perfection. How does that affect him? What does that mean for him emotionally and psychologically? He was this 98-pound weakling, he was this wimp, and he's transformed instantly into this Adonis. You'd think he got everything he wanted. Well, he didn't get everything he wanted. The rules change at that point and his life gets even more complicated and dire. For me, that's the interesting part of the story. It's got some great action sequences in it and some incredible stuff that we've never seen before. But at the heart of it, it's a story about this kid who all he wants to do is fit in. This thing happens and he still doesn't fit in. And he has to prove himself a hero—essentially go AWOL to save a friend..."

Expect your shield on July 22, 2011.

Spider-Man

Two weeks ago, there was news about Spider-Man 4 villains - John Malkovich to play the Vulture and Felicia Hardy's appearance. Last week, there was news about scrapping Spider-Man 4 and reboot Spider-Man.

Last, January 11, 2010, Sony simultaneously cancelled Spider-Man 4 and announced that the franchise would be rebooted with a new director and new cast. The reboot film will focus on the teenage years of Peter Parker. Sony confirmed that James Vanderbilt will write the script for the new film. It was jointly announced today by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios that Marc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe-nominated Best Picture (500) Days of Summer, will direct the next Spider-Man franchise.

Spidey is expected to swing back on summer 2012.

Nikon D3000 Overview

2010-01-20T15:21:00.000+08:00

The Nikon D3000 is a 10.2 megapixel DX format DSLR camera announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It replaces the D40 as Nikon's entry level DSLR. It features a 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD monitor, CCD sensor with ISO 100 - 1600 (3200 with Boost) and 3D tracking Multi-CAM1000 11-point AF system which makes it quite similar to the Nikon D200 in these main parts. Initially priced with $599 MSRP, actual prices are much lower.[2]

Like the Nikon D40, D40x, D60 and D5000, the D3000 lacks an in-body autofocus motor, which means that only Nikon F-mount lenses designated with AF-I and AF-S or compatible can be used in autofocus mode. A electronic rangefinder can be used to find focus. All the lenses with an integrated autofocus-motor can be used with autofocus.

Features

- Nikon's 10.2-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD sensor.
- Nikon's EXPEED image processor.
- Camera assisted "Guide" mode.
- Active D-Lighting.
- Sensor cleaning.
- 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution fixed TFT LCD
- Continuous Drive up to 3 frames per second.
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
- 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with 11 AF points.
- ISO sensitivity 100 to 1600 (3200 with boost).
- Nikon F-mount lenses.
- i-TTL flash exposure system without built-in wireless control.
- File formats: JPEG, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12-bit compressed)

Reception

Reviews of Nikon D3000 have been generally positive, noting that the image quality of the D3000 is comparable to more expensive 10 megapixel cameras, while recognizing certain weaknesses such as the lack of live view and HD movie capabilities.

Source: Wikipedia

Cameron's Avatar Review

2010-01-16T14:07:00.004+08:00

Seen it twice, don't know why. It's one of the most anticipated movies of 2009. So, where do I start?

Okay, my first reaction was the visuals - impressive, it has the most sharpest CGI I've ever seen. It's so realistic that you don't even know if it's real jungle or not but obvoiusly you know that already because there ain't floating lands here on Earth. They make the best out of CGI here especially at night scenes, where the luminescent wildlife in the forest shines most. The 400 million budget and 10 years in the making means only one thing and one goal - CGI Perfection.

Characters are blue, yes they are all blue. Na'vis are color blue indigenous humanoids and Jake Sully is feeling blue when he found himself in hopeless situation.

Some said the story is great, well not for me. With a run time of almost 3 hours, it has only a simple plot, not even a twist ending. You don't believe me eh? Okay, here's a quick overview of the film. Jakes arrives on Pandora and operates an Avatar. Learns the Na'vi's culture and giving back intelligence about the natives to RDA. Fell in love with a Na'vi, confessed about RDA's plan and was deserted by the tribe. He betrayed his commander by helping save the Na'vi, end of story. Sounds like you've heard this story before, sounds like "Dances with the Wolves", you know there aren't new modern movies lately that are 100% original.

After I've seen it for the first time, I knew that this was a rip-off of Fern Gully - the characters, plot and the theme itself. It's like a well budgeted and live action version of Fern Gully. It also came to my mind that this movie is influenced by the games like Starcraft and Warcraft. I found a lot of similarities like the Humans being the Terrans and the Na'vi being the Night Elves, bipedal mecha like Terran's Goliath and the big resemblance of Na'vi's Hometree and the Night Elve's World Tree, and the list goes on. I know if I get lost you there, but I know the gamers can tell and even James Cameron.

Despite of what I've said of the plot earlier, I still like this film. Though it may lack my taste, there's a magic in Avatar that I want to see it again just like Titanic. After all, I've seen it twice, I could go for 3rd, 4th or let's make it to the xth time. Too bad I haven't seen it on IMAX.

Oh and wait, there's more. I know it's too early to make a sequel but it's been done considering they made profit from the first. Avatar is coming back this July 2010. Just kidding, it's no sequel, it's just another adaptation of the animated series Avatar, and it was written and directed by none other than M. Night Shyamalana-ding-dong!

A GETOGETHER: college friends small gathering :D

2010-01-15T14:06:00.000+08:00

It's not every year that we get to meet our friends in a single day..good thing that there is long holiday here in the Philippines that our dear friends from different places can come home..

and FINALLY last January 2, 2010 WE all agreed to meet at this day...it has been Boojie's plan to take us to The Ruins at Talisay and after that a dinner at Resto Grill in Bredco. Unfortunately not all of our batch in college were able to attend, actually we don't have any info where we can contact them so that they can attend to our mini-reunion hehe...and here's the photo's of our getogether..

FIRST STOP: The Ruins

stairs at The Ruins

beautiful view of The Ruins

We could have been more happier if we we're complete..for those we missed in this gathering to Criz Alcantara, Hazel Chavez, Gladys Disen, Joseph Tiquizon, Jethro Huelar, Dexter Alcantara, Emmanuel Torillo hope you all could join us next time...

Dining Out....at d'Rasa

2010-01-15T11:50:00.013+08:00

this blog is actually long overdue..anyway just wanted to share the place where we had our dinner..it is actually our first time to eat at d'Rasa..

December 27,2009 6:30PM, I was suppose to meet my college friends there at d'Rasa and have our small christmas party, but it seems that the meet-up was postponed because not everyone is available on that day.. So, since boj and I don't have plans going somewhere we agreed to have dinner at d'Rasa.

d'Rasa is a restaurant located at the ground floor of Metrodome. Place is cozy, with a smooth background of music. The service is good, staff is accommodating. If you'll go there in group, its better if you'll use their second floor, it is much more private coz there's a part in there where you can sit and relax on their comfy sofa chatting with your friend :). I forgot to mention the food!..OFCOURSE the food is excellent. a little pricey but its ok if you want to bring a special guest for a special dinner. I bet the place would be in full pack this valentines..hehehe

well here are some of our pictures while enjoying our good food at d'rasa.

s'il vous plaît permet de manger(let's eat!--in french)

the place..

boj and I at d'Rasa

Mexican Chili con Carne...it's my food(yummy!)

Lambchops with mashed potato..boojie's food..(yummy!)

having my first bite..mmmmmm SARAP! hehe...we had an additional Salad..I'm hungry now

at the bar

inside the d' Rasa

at d' Rasa's entrance :)

So if you happen to drop by metrodome try eating at d'Rasa but make sure you have extra bucks in hand..the food is delicious as well as its cost hehe

Restro Grill @ Bredco

2009-12-18T09:41:00.013+08:00

6 Days ago Me and my partner decided to have a dinner at the Resto Grill at Bredco. We have heard a lot of good feedback about the restaurant beside the beach..or shall I say Resto just near the Port. Anyway we arrived there at around 8:00pm after our stroll at SM mall. At first, we didn't know where the Resto Grill's exact location. Good thing that we have a ride, so it's ok if we get lost hehe :-) . So finally after a few turns we finally arrived at the Resto Grill.

The Place is nice, they have a good ambiance and really recommended for those who love seafood. Resto Grill has a similarity to the Pala-pala at the 18th St. aside from both resto serves seafood, most of the furniture used are made of bamboo. Their service is good too, but as you all know most of the resto's has its peak hours. So around 6pm-8pm people are busy coming in and out of the Resto Grill and If you want to have a better post, better be early. But if you are not yet that hungry you can go there even at 9pm, as the waiter said they take their last order at 10pm and they close at 11pm.

here take a sneak peak of the place..and Us..

RESTO GRILL
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it's me and the caballeros at the back singin' hehe

NOTE: I actually don't know the name of the group singers hehe

us at the Resto Grill

boojie enjoying his fresh buko :) ----> SARAP!

PS: If ever you want to go there at the Resto Grill specially for dinner its advisable that you bring your car or ride a cab to be safe.They also serve breakfast and lunch..Happy Eating!

Iron Man 2 Trailer - You Complete Me

2009-12-18T06:39:00.004+08:00

It's about time!

The first trailer for the highly anticipated film - Iron Man 2 hits the net and it's ****ingly amazing. We knew that this was coming. After all, we've been teased by posters, on-set pictures and international teasers. Marvel Characters such as War Machine, Black Widow, Nick Fury and Whiplash were revealed in the trailer. The trailer clearly expressed what to expect about the movie. I can see that Terrence Howard is weeping right after seeing this trailer, he has no absolute idea how cool his character will be in Iron Man 2.

Check out the bad-ass trailer now!

New International Iron Man 2 Poster and More Photos

2009-12-06T17:56:00.003+08:00

Finally, Marvel and Paramount Pictures has released the poster as well as more photos of the most anticipated super hero movie this 2010 - Iron Man 2. One of the posters gives you a first official look at War Machine. Iron man 2 will hit theaters on May 7, 2008. Don't miss it!

Click image for high resolution.

International Iron Man 2 Poster

A Bad-Ass Iron Man 2 Poster

(Iron Man stands back to back with War Machine)

Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko aka Whiplash

Tony Stark is investigating (is he our new Sherlock Holmes?)

Move on, Tony is busy right now.

Scarlett Johansson is Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow - an undercover spy

Slice like a Ninja Assassin, cut like a Raizo's blade

2009-11-29T23:51:00.002+08:00

"Slice like a Ninja Assassin, cut like a Raizo's blade"
- Vanilla Eyes

All right stop collaborate and read this, I am back with my brand new review. Killed time with this movie awhile ago and i had to say this is one of the ass kicking ninja movies I've ever seen. Finally they made a good ninja movie, considering we've been given lame ninja movies back then such as American Ninja, 3 Ninjas and Ninja Turtles.

I had fun watching this movie, action scenes and fight choreography is very awesome. I like the representation of how the ninja crawls and hides in the shadows and vanish. Lots of slicing body parts, slashing heads and splattering blood, in other words it's totally brutal. This movie is like Rambo and Punisher with swords, shurikens and chain-sickle, it's pure carnage and gory.

However I have some drawbacks over this film. Some fight scenes are too dark to see like who's who and some scenes are shaky like the chase scene. The inclusion of special forces on the plot, I want ninjas slashing more ninjas. Bloodsheds are to recognizable as CGI.

All in all, it's a great action movie. Great performances of Rain (Raizo), who trained himself martial arts for 6 months and Sho Kusogi (it's good they casted him, it's a nod to the real ninja fans).

If you're an action flick fan, or a wannabe ninja, then I suggest you go and watch this bad ass movie, but don't take your kids, let them watch Naruto instead.

A court trial takes place in Big Brother’s house :: Pinoy Big Brother Double Up

2009-11-28T18:32:00.001+08:00

A court trial takes place in Big Brother’s house :: Pinoy Big Brother Double Up

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Marvel'sThor summons Idris Elba

2009-11-20T14:37:00.004+08:00

Latest addition to the cast of Marvel's Thor is Idris Elba (RocknRolla). He will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard that stands on the Bifrost bridge and defends the city's gates from intruders.

Now that they casted the Warriors Three and January is fast approaching, we'll be hearing a lot of updates of this movie. I'm excited who will they announce next or who to play Balder the brave and the Enchantress. This movie gets me more excited than Iron Man 2.

Thor will begin filming in California this January for a May 20, 2011 release.

Konami Code on Facebook

2009-11-18T21:18:00.000+08:00

Facebook is one of the many sites that implements Konami Code. Which means one of the founders or programmers are also nostalgic gamers.

For those of you who doesn't know what the code is, Konami Code is just a cheat code on Konami video games such as Gradius, Castlevania and the "Rambo (Stallone) - Commando (Schwarzenegger) game" - Contra, which made it famous for cheating its lives from 3 to 30. Konami still uses this code to its recent released games. Though cheats is its primary function, some games uses it as an virtual easter egg like the Metal Gear series does, which gives hidden message or a joke. It's so famous that it is used by other game publishers and other web developers implemented it to gain access to their website or in Facebook's case - to have effects.

Try the Konami Code on Facebook and press the Enter key and you'll see a lens flare effects when typing or scrolling over.

The Konami Code is "Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A".

Now you know the code, you can also try it here and tell us what you see. I'll give you a hint: "do it under 2 seconds and it's not an effect".

Pacquiao - Cotto Crazy Prediction

2009-11-14T14:03:00.002+08:00

Just a short take on tomorrow's bout, who's your bet?

Based on my senseless research, Cotto will win this bout before the game starts. Why? it's because Manny's recent commercial. We all know that he used to endorse the things he wore when playing boxing. Those were No Fear products, Cleto Reyes gloves and Burlington socks. Now that he's famous, it's no surprise that he's endorsing these products as well - Nike, Alaxan, Datu Puti vinegar, San Miguel beer, Talk n Text Network, Magnolia products and his most recent appearance, advertising Head and Shoulder shampoo. This shampoo can't stand against Cotto, because Cotto means "lice" in our place. Since Head and Shoulder could only tackle dandruff, I am pretty sure that Cotto will win this fight without a doubt. It could have been Pacquiao if he endorsed Shellguard instead. Oh well, we'll see about that tomorrow.

So you want to be a Millionaire?

2009-11-11T20:35:00.000+08:00

A lot of people always think that you need to be an investment whiz to make good money. Actually, being good in investment does not mean you will have a lot of money if you don't know how to save it in the first place. There have been a lot of bad stories of people losing so much money because of making wrong decisions in their investments.

In Philippines nowadays, everything is expensive. From the cost of food, clothing, bills (phones, electric, water) etc... and it will become more expensive by an average of 7% a year due to inflation. If you don't know how to save you will be financially depleted.

Think of your daily expenses and quantify it.

Let us see how much you spend unconsciously:

* Smoking/drinking alcohol/gambling...................P 50.00/day * 30 days = P 1,500.00/month
* Shopping........................................................P 500.00/week * 30 days = P 2,000.00/month
* Dining out.......................................................P 100.00/day * 30 days = P 3,000.00/month
* Drinking softdrinks/Buying Chips......................P 30.00/day * 30 days = P 900.00/month

TOTAL = P 7,400.00/month

P 7,400.00/month (cost of unnecessary expenses) multiply by 12 months (1 year) will cost you
P 88,800.00 in one year. For ten years you spent more than P 888,000.00.

Ask yourself everyday. "Is this necessary?"

The trick in having a lot of money or having little money is in small things. Save enough money to last for a lifetime.

Pinoy Big Brother Philippines Double UP Update November 09, 2009

2009-11-09T22:39:00.000+08:00

Update Update Update for the PBB Philippines Double UP

Just this morning..Big Brother a.k.a. Kuya send in Mommy Dionesia to House B to be their Fitness expert..for sure Mommy Dionesia taught them some boxing exercises that she learned from her son Manny Pacquiao. and Later in the afternoon it was Ms. Ai Ai delas Alas turn to get inside the House A and taught them some exercises. Kuya send in the two stars of "Ang Tanging Pamilya" to help the housemates exercise and warm up for their Big Battle.

Housemates Big battle

Big Brother tasked the two houses to create a raft made of plastic bottles which they will use on their challenge. House A made a more sturdy plastic bottled raft compared to House B.

Game Mechanics:
1. An individual from House A will be paired with an individual from House B
2. The housemate should be on top of the raft that they have assembled. Raft is placed inside their pool.
3. Each housemate will be holding a foamed barbel in which they will use to push their opponent out of the raft.
4. First housemate to successfully push their opponent out of the raft will gain points.

since House B's raft is not stable they lost the challenge..and House A wins!!..yehey!!!!.. I like House A more than House B.. housemates in House A are funny hehehe..

...its RICA's birthday! Rica's housemates prepared some surprises for Rica. She danced with Paul jake, Tibo and Jason giving her a stemmed rose. Melai and Carol gave a speech and as a cake topping they had Johan as a macho dancer wearing a Piolo Pascual Mask. And an added surprise, Cathy a housemate exchange that was sent to Finland entered the House B with a cake for Rica..Everybody was really surprised. Rica had fun she was happy and she said that it is her first time to receive a flower.

Save your favorite housemate by voting..if you don't want them out yet. :D

watch out for our next update..

Pinoy Big Brother Philippine Double Up

2009-11-08T22:37:00.000+08:00

Latest Update for the PBB Philippines double up.

Today is nomination day and we made our guesses who will be nominated.

and here's the update...

Just last Saturday Nov. 7, 2009 Delio was evicted..yeheey!!!

Update for today Sunday November 8, 2009

nominated for House B

1. Tom
2. Yuri

nominated for House A

1. Jason
2. Jake
3. Tibo
4. Carol

and who do you think will be evicted? My guess will be Tibo but would also like Yuri to be out of the house..hehehehe..Jason still needs to stay in the house so that we could still watch him and Melissa together, they are the only housemates who creates sparks, laughs and other stuff in the house...others are boring.

Anything posted in this article are just my opinion.

Testicle Awareness

2009-11-06T21:50:00.000+08:00

Today we'll fastly tackle our root of manhood, our sack, our nuts, our eggs, our balls, or in lehman's term - testicles. Specifically I'll talk about testicular cancer. What are those? They are

cancer that develops in one or both testicles in a wide age range of men. I know all of us know what testicles are, so I'll be brief. Generally speaking, testicles are the two balls that hangs beneath the base of the penis. Scientifically, they are our reproductive organ. They're the one responsible for giving miracles - if you know what i mean.

Seriously, testicular cancer has many types of cancers, each cell could develop into one or more kind of cancer. It's important to distinguish these types of cancers from one another because they differ in the ways they are treated and in their prognosis. Of course these cancers occur in our testicles, where else do you think? We're talking about testicles.

So what causes testicular cancer? You'll have testicular cancer when a bully kicked your balls, or when the railing caught your nuts while doing a skateboard stunt. Could you believe that? None of them are true. Researchers until now don't know exactly what causes testicular cancer however they identified several risk factors for testicular cancer. These are when having an undescended testicles, family history of testicular cancer, having Klinefelter's syndrome and being white.

Experts suggested monthly testicular self examination after a bath. Men should examine each testicle, feeling for lumps. Symptoms of testicular cancer includes lump or testicle hardening, loss of sexual activity, blood in semen, sudden decrease of one or both testes, build up of fluid in the scrotum and generally weak.

Don't worry if you have one of those symptoms because testicular cancer is highly treatable. Just don't give high hopes that'll go away, go see a doctor right away. It's much better if we can prevent it, I suggest have a healthy lifestyle and hopes for the best. Now go find a room and kill some quality time by checking and feeling for lumps in your balls!

Listverse.com is giving away Ipods this Christmas

2009-11-04T22:04:00.001+08:00

Listverse the famous "top 10" list site, had decided to make another competition this coming Christmas. A competition that lets its readers write a list of 10 items. Prizes of this competition are extremely cool, with an 8GB iPod Touch for the first prize, an 8GB iPod Nano for second, a 4GB iPod Shuffle for the third and five more people will be lucky enough to win a copy of the Listverse book: The Ultimate Book of Top 10 Lists.

The grand winner's list will be featured on the frontpage on its site on Christmas Day. Second placer's will have their list featured on frontpage on Christmas Eve and the third placer's list will be featured the day before Christmas Eve.

Listverse is very strict when submitting your list. You must follow their rules otherwise your lists will be rejected. Your list must be a list of 10 items with an overall description. Each item should contain at least one or two paragraphs and each paragaraph should be between 100 and 150 words only. If Listverse have to edit your list, they will reject it. So spellcheck it twice and grammar check twice before submitting your list. Entries are limited to one per person only. Submit your list in text format at jfrater@listverse.com. Submissions of lists is until December 14, 2009.

Anthony Hopkins to play Odin in Marvel's Thor

2009-10-30T14:21:00.000+08:00

Multiple Oscar nominee and one time winner Anthony Hopkins has been cast as the Norse god Odin on Marvel Studios' big screen adaptation of Thor. Odin is the ruler of Asgard and the father of Thor and his evil brother Loki.

Few months ago, rumour that Brian Blessed was in talks to play this role. Now that Hopkins is onboard, he'll join fellow cast Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddlestone (Loki), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), Jaimie Alexander (Sif), Stellan Skarsgard Colm Feore for an unnamed role. Kenneth Branagh will direct this movie.

The plot of the movie is Thor, god of thunder, is a powerful but arrogant whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Thor will be featured in the live-action Avengers along with Iron Man and Captain America. The film has a scheduled release date of May 4, 2012.

Thor will start shooting in January 2010 for it's May 20, 2011 release date.

New "Moon" movie is great

2009-10-29T19:18:00.000+08:00

Warning: Spoilers ahead but if you want to kill time, then go ahead.

Another great movie from a low budget film. Moon is a sci-fi thriller movie about an isolated astronaut on the far side of the moon who has encountered personal problems.

It starts off with science found a way how to mine rocks of the moon to use it as energy here on Earth. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is the only one who inhabits the moon. He is accompanied by a robot named Gerty (voiced by Kevin Spacey), he is maintaining a lunar facility and some automated machines that harvesting Helium 3, then the harvested energy is sent back to Earth.

Sam's isolation for three years is about to end and he longs to return back to Earth to see his wife and daughter. Then an accident happened while he checked one of the harvesters, and this is where the story really starts. What happens next is for you to find out because I'm telling you no more. I don't want to spoil it anymore for you otherwise you will not watch this movie. I suggest you go watch the trailer to give you an idea for yourself.

Moon is a one man show, I could say that Sam's performance is completely mesmerizing because he's the only actor in the movie. Overall Moon has a plausible story, it'll keep you entertained as mysteries unfold. If you're a sci-fi genre movie fan, you'll definitely like this. Now go and spend some killing quality time by watching this movie.