The Lounge Act...

...with Cat and Patty... :)

On location at Gweilos, Eastwood City, Libis.
Photo shoot for a magazine (Epson), Jake Verzosa photographer, hair and makeup by Barney Aguilar.

Find the Son of God...

http://www.whereisjesus.com/
...and be saved! :)

msn spaces

I totally forgot  that I had  an msn spaces account.  I signed up for their beta service around january and I haven't put a thing in it. :) And I thought I had enough of these to maintain.

oh well... I'll put something in it when I think of something. Meanwhile, I'll just keep on "multiply-ing." Hahaha!!! 

E=mc2

http://www.alberteinstein.info/gallery/netscape_gallery.html

One of only three existing manuscripts (two of them are housed at the Albert Einstein Archives) which contain Einstein's famous formula, E=mc². Einstein's formula, which describes the relationship between energy (E), mass (m) and the speed of light (c), derives from Einstein's special theory of relativity. This theory postulates that time and space are relative - how we measure time and space depends on our state of motion relative to other observers. The formula E=mc² first appeared in an article by Einstein in 1905, using a different notation, and in 1907 he fully generalized the concept to the equivalence of mass and energy. The implication of the formula thus became that a small amount of matter could, in principle, be converted into a vast amount of energy. The realization of this principle in practice became a possibility in the 1930's with the discovery of nuclear fission, which led ultimately to the development of nuclear weapons. After the Second World War, Einstein's formula became synonymous with the nuclear age. The popular science magazine, Science Illustrated, asked Einstein to write this article. In his choice of the title, "The Most Urgent Problem of Our Time", Einstein alluded to his support for the nuclear disarmament movement.

Einstein Archives Online

http://www.alberteinstein.info/
The Einstein Archives Online Website provides the first online access to Albert Einstein’s scientific and non-scientific manuscripts held by the Albert Einstein Archives at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and to an extensive Archival Database, constituting the material record of one of the most influential intellects in the modern era.

The Little Prince

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Classics

This is probably one of the stories we've grown to love as kids. I could hardly remember how the story goes now. All I remember is that its about kid (who drew pictures of the outsides and insides of a boa constrictor with an elephant inside) who grew up to be a pilot who crashed his plane in the middle of the Sahara Desert where he meets "The Little Prince." I have to read the book again to remember. If you don't have the book, somebody who is a great fan of "The Little Prince" put up the whole book in his website, along with the illustrations, if you want to review the book. Check it out here.

I got to borrow the DVD movie from a co-worker. Just got curious about it I guess. I wasn't really that excited to see it anyway. I didn't really like the movie version that much. Although the kid (Steven Warner) who played The Little Prince did it really well. The song-and-dance approach didn't go too well with me either. I don't really know if it's because the film was made in 1974 and they're all into song-and-dance that time. Especially that scene with the snake (played by Bob Fosse) prancing around like he's Jacko with the white socks and gloves. Even if he dances really well (I think he's a choreographer, I saw it in one of his Filmographies), it felt like his scene dragged on for too long.

I guess "The Little Prince" is meant to be read, cause it wasn't as effective to hear some of the lines sung in sing-song by the actors instead of you reading "It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential is invisible to the eye."

http://www.massageph.com/

I got this from my friend Carlo's Livejournal.



Their disclaimer says:

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Services rendered is
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Strictly NO EXTRA
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Rates varies depending on
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Yee Roight...

So many choices... so little time...

CSI Dream Episode...

Me and my co-workers were talking about it over lunch... One grand crossover episode which involves CSI:NY, CSI:Miami, CSI:Las Vegas and CSI:LA in four-parts.

Ecklie does not report for work. His head is found in Grissom's jar of the fetal pig which is now in Catherine's office. This happens a day after he fires the whole crew. Obviously the whole crew is asked to report the next day by the acting supervisor to investigate. Further evidence reveals that the rest of Ecklie's body has been transported to other locations namely New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Go figure out whatever happens next. At least, Ecklie's dead.

Isn't it obvious that I hate Ecklie's character?

Voodoo Knife Holder

I want one! Gizmodo says that the Voodoo 5-Knife Holder Display will be available for sale in the US in June, 2005. The sale price is set for $40.00 USD. Check out viceversa's catalog.

Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/
Gadget news

Gizmodo: The Gadgets Weblog

http://gizmodo.com/
Gizmodo, the gadget guide. So much in love with shiny new toys, it's unnatural.

Arnold Arre

http://www.arnold-arre.com/
Freelance Artist / Graphic Novelist

PUBLISHED GRAPHIC NOVELS

After Eden (2002)
(Writer / Artist)
Nominated for Best Comic Book
22nd Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards

Trip to Tagaytay (2000)
(Writer / Artist)
Best Comic Book
20th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards

The Mythology Class Books 1-4 (1999)
(Writer / Artist)
Best Comic Book
19th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards

The War of the Worlds

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author:	H. G. Wells

I have had this book for a long time now and I haven't really finished reading it for so many reasons. Anyway, I guess what sparked the interest to read it again is Steven Spielberg's version of War of the Worlds. The first teaser trailer for Spielberg's film version banked on the author's introduction for the book which reads:

"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own... That as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinized and studied... With infinite complacency men went to and fro over this globe about their little affairs, serene in their assurance of their empire over matter... Yet across the gulf of space... intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely,drew their plans against us."

Its enough to draw one in and read on. Despite our present knowledge that there is no life on mars, the thought of alien beings invading our planet is a scary thought. The fact that H.G. Wells wrote this novel in 1898, makes him the father of modern science fiction.

This version that i have has an Afterword by Isaac Asimov which I read prior to reading the novel, which is highly illogical since it is, after all an Afterword. But I love Asimov's insights on how this work of fiction is a reflection of the world that was before the 19th Century. On how the "cold and unsympathetic" the Europeans had been when they took over "the new world" and the Asian and African countries and making it their own. Exterminating the native people or making them as slaves. Very much like how the Martians in Wells' book treated us humans.

I'm just wondering about Spielberg's visual interpretation of it all. I've seen stills of the 30's films and I have seen the stuff they did for TV in the late 80's and I really didn't like them much. I would suggest you read it first before seeing Spielberg's latest interpretation.

Email, PDAs, cellphones more damaging than cannabis

Ano daw?!  so mas masaya pa rin mag-chongkee?

Seen in GIZMODO

Experts warn on dangers of 'Crackberry' addiction

Iain Thomson, vnunet.com 22 Apr 2005

Researchers at the University of London Institute of Psychiatry have found that the constant distractions of email and texting are more harmful to performance than cannabis.

Those distracted by incoming email, phone calls and text messages saw a 10-point fall in their IQ, more than twice that found in studies of the impact of smoking cannabis, according to the researchers.

Some 1,100 volunteers were used in the study, sponsored by HP. Half of those questioned said that they reply to emails instantly or as soon as possible, and one in five admitted to breaking off meals or social engagements to deal with email.

This constant shifting of concentration makes the brain more tired and less focused, and causes the temporary IQ fall-off.

Email and SMS are also making us work longer. Over 60 per cent of those questioned answered work emails at home or when they are on holiday.

The phenomenon of email addiction is well known, not least to users of RIM's BlackBerry devices.

Intel president Craig Barratt and many others refer to these devices as 'CrackBerrys' because of the obsessive email use they inspire in their owners.

My Friendster Blog...

Too many of these to maintain... wish I had something like Captain Picard's starlog recorder. But then again, those logs would only be accessible after the Starship Enterprise crashes in some planet or disintegrates and the rescue and recovery crew  would retrieve it from the ship's "black box." *sigh* I guess this is good enough for now.

Check out my Friendster blog here.

HitKast on AccuRadio

http://www.accuradio.com/hits/
HitKast on AccuRadio
The biggest hits from the hottest singers and groups! OutKast, Maroon 5, Hoobastank, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Hanson, Nelly, Jessica Simpson, John Mayer, and lots more!

AccuRadio.com

http://www.accuradio.com/
AccuRadio is the world's leading indepdendent, multichannel Internet radio webcaster,* featuring over 220 great channels and subchannels of really cool music. And, you can customize each channel to your tastes! Plus, it's free!

Anton Sheker Photography - Online Portfolio

http://www.sheker.com/
Anton Sheker's Online Portfolio... :)

Philippine Online Photo Gallery

http://photo.net.ph/
Showcasing the very best of Philippine Photography

The Internet Movie Database

http://imdb.com/
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is a HUGE collection of movie information. We try to catalog every pertinent detail about a movie, from who was in it, to who made it, to trivia about it, to filming locations, and even where you can find reviews and fan sites on the web. We then do our best to present this information in a manner that is easy to search and access.

The IMDb started as a hobby project by an international group of movie fans, essentially something by movie fans for movie fans. And despite our incredible growth, we retain that sensibility. The weekly editorial staff meeting is lunch and a movie. All the weekly status reports detail three things: what we did for work, what we did for fun, and what movies we saw. And our staff is still spread around the U.S. and Europe.

We are some of our site's most hardcore users. Our managing director claims to have seen over seven thousand movies. Most of our people could write or win a movie trivia game show. One of our proposed slogans was "we just love movies." As big and intimidating as we may seem because of our millions of monthly visitors, we're just a bunch of hardcore movie fans who still can't get over the fact that we're getting paid to keep improving this tool we use so much for our own pleasure.

iFilm.com

http://www.ifilm.com/
IFILM is one of the leading video-entertainment destination on the Web, offering channels of movies, short films, TV clips, video-game trailers, music videos, action sports and its celebrated Viral Videos collection. IFILM.com delivers more than 30 million streams per month, making it one of the top ten streaming media sites in the world.

movies.com

http://movies.go.com/
Launched in March 2000, Movies.com provides a broad array of news, original content and services, including show times and ticket sales, to help movie fans make the right choice on movie night. Operated by the Walt Disney Internet Group, its content encompasses films from throughout the U.S. film industry and follows films from production through video/DVD release.

Superman Returns 2006

The plot details havent been announced yet but this one stars Brandon Routh as Superman.

the powerhouse cast includes Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, James
Marsden, Frank
Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Kal Penn, and Parker Posey.
Directed by Bryan Singer and written by Dan Harris. Alternate title is
Superman V, Superman Lives! From Warner Bros. Studios. Release date is
June 28, 2006. Check it out here.

Ghost Rider...

Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil to save his father (mentor?) from cancer. In exchange for what he's asking for, he is to become the fabled "Ghost Rider," a dark rider who has a flaming skull for a head. A supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Nicholas Cage will be playing Johnny Blaze and probably half the time he'd be just a CGI of a flaming skull. Check out his ride though, looks pretty hot!

Altavista Babel Fish Translation

http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Translate Web pages or blocks of text (up to 150 words) to and from any of the available languages. :)

News Page Designer

http://www.newspagedesigner.com/
Newspagedesigner.com was started in order to give news designers of all levels and locations a chance share their work and ideas, a chance get feedback and a chance to get noticed.

Nai Cha Orgasms...

The Chowking Web site describes their Nai Cha (Milk Tea) as "an ice cold beverage consisting of a blend of freshly brewed tea extract, creamy milk & brown syrup, supplemented by gummy tea jelly cubes. This refreshing beverage with a distinct taste will surely appeal to tea lovers."

I usually order it with crushed ice since I find it very annoying drinking it with ice cubes. Don't ask me, that's just me. Anyway, they serve it with a thick straw so you can suck in those tea jelly bits that they put in it. And on that straw is a tag on which is written, a fine example of orgasmic copywriting...

Let me read to you what it says on that tag:
Nai Cha
Premium Ceylon Tea. Creamy Milk. Caramel Syrup.
Stir  slowly to a perfect blend with the melting ice cubes (but like i said, i preferred crushed ice). Sip gently and savor the unique tea flavor. Relish to the last piece of tea jelly. Feel refreshed.

Makes you think that you're gonna have an orgasm after drinking it...

GROUND PORK PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Description:
Something that you'd actually want to eat... :)

http://www.recipesource.com/misc/weird/00/rec0008.html

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Ground pork
1 c Lard
1 c Sugar
1 c Brown sugar
2 Eggs -- well beaten
3 c Flour
2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Peanut butter
1/2 c Nuts
1/2 c Orange rind -- shredded

Directions:
Brown ground pork; drain. Cream lard, white sugar, brown sugar and eggs. Add flour, soda, cinnamon. Blend in peanut butter, nuts and shredded orange rind. Stir in ground pork. Shape into small balls on greased cookie sheet. Press down with fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 for 10 min. Makes 5 doz. cookies. Keep refrigerated.

Reviewer magazine's first cover shoot

L to R from front: Poch, Doris, cover girl Carmina Sanchez and photographer Vic Icasas
L to R at the back, photographer Kai Huang assisting, Jo Danice, Miren Facultad (our cover girl's little sister), and me.

I was cleaning up files from my computer and I came across this one photo of the very first Reviewer magazine photoshoot. This was taken around August-September of 2002.

Star Trek Gay Romance

Its kind of like a thing that happens behind your back... Check it out here.

Star Trek in a different light.

Um... Indescribable...

Samut-saring mga larawan ng kung sinu-sino... :)

Bianca G

perks of the job I guess... :)

Go see...

They went... And we saw... :)

Mundane objects...

as in wala lang talaga...

Rate My Finger

http://ratemyfinger.com/
Need I describe it? :)

Bianca Gonzales

Just another day at work... 

Y-3

http://www.adidas.com/Y-3/
Yohji Yamamoto

Adidas

http://www.adidas.com/com/shared/brandselector.asp

THUMBTANIC

Join
young lovers Jake and Geranium, as they set sail on the "Ship
of Dreams" until it hits a large, cold object in the water and
sinks. See the historically accurate events exactly as they played
out, except for the thumb parts, and most of the rest.

THUMBTANIC Web site