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One morning in Makati

2012-02-02T23:04:00.001+08:00

[A post to mark my entrance to Twitter. I am hoping to follow users who bring something to the table much more beyond what they had for breakfast. This true story goes against that strategy by going with it, if that makes any sense at all. (None) ] My brother dropped me off at the carpark at 630am. The clinic would not be open until eight. I had time to kill. After a sandwich and several

Sex and the single scientist

2012-01-29T17:11:00.002+08:00

While reading New Scientist, I saw this. The visual is so funny that I had to tell my brother, arguably the bigger nerd between the two of us. He said this TV show theme song started playing in his head. No guarantees that you'll find guys as funny as those on the show on New Scientist Connect, a.k.a. dating.newscientist.com, but I suspect they're there, if you look hard enough

The fall of heroes

2012-01-29T12:07:00.000+08:00

The past week has provided me with my fill of the Bard. First, I saw Ralph Fiennes' film directorial debut, Coriolanus, an adaptation of one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays. I was unfamiliar with the text, so I came with few expectations, though I had heard it had good reviews. The film, set in modern-day Rome, uses the media (mainly TV) as an important driver of narrative. The rise and

Vimeo travels

2012-01-10T20:02:00.001+08:00

We Were Wanderers On A Prehistoric Earth Start slow, with a look at the virgin rainforest in Malaysia. Москва'2011(Moscow/Russia) Get the lightning tour of the city with this timelapse of Moscow. Time is Nothing // Around The World Time Lapse Then finish off with "17 Countries. 343 Days. 6237 Photographs. One incredible journey." [via Vagabondish]

Spotted and pinned: More fun in the Philippines!

2012-01-10T09:38:00.002+08:00

Now everyone is having more fun and it's cool. Three of my It's more fun in the Philippines photos were included in Anton Diaz's collection on Pinterest. Out of the current 200 or so images by different contributors, one of mine was included in spot.ph's Top 30. Maraming salamat to Anton and to spot.ph! Now it's even easier to make your own meme. Check out morefunmaker and create your

It's more fun in the Philippines

2012-01-07T18:40:00.004+08:00

Social media has been abuzz since the Department of Tourism launched the new Philippine tourism campaign by BBDO Guerrero. Unlike last year's brouhaha, the concept (It's more fun in the Philippines) was widely accepted, despite a minor controversy yesterday afternoon. (Naman, crab mentality pa rin hanggang ngayon?) There's something so true about the line that resonates with the public, even

Hello, 2012!

2012-01-04T09:40:00.000+08:00

Before and after midnight, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines.

Blog updates 01/02/2012

2012-01-02T18:18:00.004+08:00

Start the year with some early spring cleaning. I've recycled an old header, which I think is appropriate for this time of year. Aside from tweaking this blog, I updated the Pinoy Erasmus Mundus blog, which I run as a volunteer. The header photo was taken three years ago, so I don't look like my old self anymore. I can be accused of misrepresentation, as majority of the people in the photo

Next on the reading list

2011-12-30T12:09:00.001+08:00

On this day last year, I started on Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere in English, translated by Leon Ma. Guerrero. It took several months for me to finish, but I found it a thought-provoking and very pleasurable read. Today, this is what I'm reading. On December 30, 2012, it will be The First Filipino. Maybe LMG the next as a tribute.That's the plan. This box set is coming to bookstores

Christmas in the fields

2011-12-29T09:54:00.000+08:00

Sharing with you what I saw on Christmas Day. Song: Gurdonark "Forgotten Fields" CC BY-NC 2.5

Parol ng Pilipino

2011-12-28T20:29:00.002+08:00

Possibly our last Christmas in this church in Teresa, Rizal. Construction is now complete. Entries to the lantern competition

TNAV

2011-12-28T17:15:00.000+08:00

The Metro Manila Traffic Navigator now includes Marcos Highway. Not the entire stretch, but it's good to know that this area is important enough to be monitored. It's quite cool when it updates before your eyes. Happy driving!

1521

2011-12-24T17:12:00.002+08:00

Filipino food with a twist. Team lunch at 1521, Burgos Circle, Forbes Town Center, Taguig City. Merry Christmas, everyone!

I'd like a 3D Point Cloud of that

2011-12-16T21:32:00.000+08:00

CyArk is inspiring. The project makes models using lasers. Makes you want to do something architectural. Here's a screengrab of Angkor Wat, the 3D model of the Beauvais Cathedral and a video intro to Rapa Nui.

Dali: Mind of a Genius

2011-12-10T20:22:00.001+08:00

ArtScience Museum, Singapore September 2011

Seen at the ArtScience Museum

2011-12-01T17:30:00.000+08:00

After seeing exhibits at the ArtScience Museum, I still have doubts about the real intention of the museum. For sure, the presentation is pretty, but the inconsistent quality and actual content of the exhibits doesn't make for great value for money. That's what you get out of touring shows, I guess. Even if you keep expectations at a minimum, a Van Gogh exhibit without actual paintings will

Marina Bay, the second time around

2011-11-30T17:05:00.001+08:00

It's practically December already, so I need to post all my travel leftovers from this year. See why people I meet are always surprised to see me in the Philippines? You can never have too many photos of Marina Bay, even in the space of a few months. It is quite possible that I will be seeing more of Singapore in 2012. I was there on the day that this opened. There were onlookers

Paghihintay kay Godo

2011-11-30T10:38:00.001+08:00

Kung teatro ang hilig mo, alam mo kung ano ang Paghihintay kay Godo (Waiting for Godot) ni Samuel Beckett. Absurdo. Bitin. Pumupukaw sa kaisipan. Itatanghal ng Teatro Baguntao ng Mataas na Paaralang Ateneo de Manila ang dula sa ika-7 ng Enero, alas 7 ng gabi at ika-14 ng Enero, alas 3 ng hapon at alas 7 ng gabi sa Bulwagang Hayes, Ateneo de Manila. Salin sa Filipino ni Rolando S. Tinio at sa

To The Moon

2011-11-28T21:07:00.001+08:00

An unusual PC game. Not quite sure what to make of it.

Address is Approximate

2011-11-23T19:10:00.001+08:00

Gets points from me for scoring, lighting and cinematography, in that order.

AdConfessions

2011-11-21T12:17:00.001+08:00

An approachable world-famous designer can be cuter than a popular footballer. It is amazing how self-conscious even a non-fan can be on the couch next to the Younghusbands. The most unexpected thing you can do at 9am: walk into Shamcey Supsup's dressing room by accident. When the male Brazilian models are out, navigate their dressing room with care. Too many shoes scattered on the floor. The

A note to my future big boss

2011-11-17T00:53:00.001+08:00

The band you mentioned last year when we spoke played tonight. The perfect timing isn't lost on me. Someday I will walk into your open office and sing one of their songs to you and make sure you don't forget it.

The Spirit of Australia

2011-11-09T21:14:00.000+08:00

My favorite series of ads: Qantas 1998-2009. I only knew the song "I Still Call Australia Home" from the Peter Allen musical The Boy From Oz. My brother, who was in Sydney the past two months, showed this to me. The opening shot of the first one is still my favorite. Great Ocean Road, I will see you someday. 1998 1999 2000 2001 2004 2009 And now, for Oprah: Hugh Jackman, Olivia

Jagalchi Fish Market

2011-10-30T22:36:00.000+08:00

The most sea creatures you'll see without having to go underwater. My last post about this year's Busan trip. Water keeps flowing from hoses to the aquariums to the ground Bob vs. the octopuses shellfish live crab in the outdoor market Pusan International Film Festival Square is right across the street

Halloween costume option #1 + true graph

2011-10-30T20:02:00.000+08:00

My hair looks like this already. I need a trim. If I had a yellow jumpsuit, I'd be April O'Neil. Except I have a laptop, not a mic. This came from the TEDTalk "What we learned from 5 million books" by Jean-Baptiste Michel and Erez Lieberman Aiden at TEDxBoston. The data are real.