Archive for 'Entertainment' Category
Zeitgeist Addendum
10 October 2008The sequel to the hit internet documentary Zeitgeist, this second film explores further the present day situation of society, all the deceptions manipulations, and offers some solutions to safeguard oneself from becoming a victim.
Free food from mister donut
6 October 2008It was a normal bird chirping morning as I went to buy some food for the family at Mister Donut. After ordering and paying for my take out, I noticed a sign beside the cash register which read, "If we don't issue a receipt, your meal is on us".
I never liked this ubiquitous notice because establishments with signs like that were obviously trying to convey the message of compliance to the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) but never really explain the exact details as to how a customer is considered to be "unissued a receipt". Do we wait 5 minutes upon consummation of the deal? Do we wait for the customer to walk out the door? Or must the customer reach home first to be considered "unissued a receipt"?
Twas DLSU ADMU at the Filipino Poker Tour Media Bloggers Elimination
2 October 2008
Pokerstars' pinoy poker competition entitled Filipino Poker Tour held their Open Free Rolls for media and bloggers last night at the Metro Card Club, Metrowalk, where playing poker for money is legal.
Over 30 participants responded to the invitation to play Texas Hold 'Em, and there were some crash course lessons in poker for those who did not know their full houses from their flushes.
Dark Knight Joker Interrogation Spoof
1 October 2008Something to lighten the mood.
World Singing Sensation Paul Potts - Live in Manila Oct. 8, 2008
28 September 2008
Britain's Got Talent 2007 grand winner, Paul Potts will be here in Manila on a one-night engagement only. His concert will be held at the PICC Plenary Hall on October 8, 2008, 8:30pm. Ticket prices are P4,000, P3,500, p2,500, P1,200 and P750. Tickets are available online thru Ticketworld (with an additional 3% fee). Click on http://www.ticketworld.com.ph
For Paul Potts fans, here's a link to his official MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/officialpaulpottsmusic
Slacker Uprising - Michael Moore
27 September 2008Michael Moore's latest movie, which he offerred for free download this month, is coming at a critical time, with weeks to the next US presidential elections. He jumps into the events of the 2004 election between Kerry and Bush and offers a scathing commentary.
Weekend Movie: Eagle Eye
27 September 2008Saw this movie last night. The story is so-so, but the hook is the conspiracy tone, and how multiple networks including the internet (e.g. forums, blogs, facebook, etc.) can be used to track and profile people. Good weekend movie.
Fringe TV Series resembles X-Files
26 September 2008
There's a new television show on Fox Channel that goes by the name Fringe. It features FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, formerly institutionalized mad scientist Walter Bishop, and his son with a shady past Peter as they investigate aspects of fringe science (telepathy, levitation, invisibility, reanimation, etc). Peter is played by Joshua Jackson, from Dawson's Creek, who also played Charlie as Emilio Estevez's favorite hockey student.
All over the world, a series of apparent experiments collectively referred to as "the pattern" are occurring for reasons unknown. Olivia, Peter, and Walter are in charge of investigating these strange events to determine their source. Connected to "the pattern" is a company called Massive Dynamics, which is a leading global research company that holds the patents for a number of new and important technologies.













