Lately there had been nice improvements here in the Sta Mesa area after it was badly affected by typhoon ondoy last year. Mezza by SM has been a great landmark there. And since its also across my school (CCP), it has been very convenient for me. But what caught my attention is the new starbucks store on Mezza. Its kinda exciting since SM Sta Mesa does not have Starbucks and the other store is located kilometers away in Quezon Boulevard. It actually opened last week and saw that they have a lot of customers which I can say is a nice location. I am looking forward to enjoy a frappe here soon.
Also another thing that happened in SM City Sta Mesa is the launch of the FREE WIFI! Yes you heard it right, free wifi and this time its available in one of SM's pioneer mall. I have not tried it yet but I was able to get a pic from the launch and it seems to be good. Now these things made me so happy since its just beside school. I thought that Sta Mesa was left out but with these improvements in the area, I feel that this is be a center of trade, education and also amusement. Now the only thing missing is a McDonalds branch, the branch in SM closed and never opened since then. Well at least there are improvements and these makes life here in Sta Mesa more convenient.
I almost forgot that this day was also the championship of the National Cheerleading Competition for the College Division. I did not actually went to the venue which was the Ynares Stadium but I have watched it via studio 23. There were 19 teams that is labeled as the top cheering squad in the whole country. And since there is more than thousands of schools in the nation, its a privilege that a school would be part of the 19 qualifying teams.
And since the competition is cheerleading, the routine of each team would be unpredictable. Cheerleading is also prone to a lot of accidents especially to the ones who are usually tossed up in the air. This is the 5th year of the competition and my school, CCP, has won 2 championships since then and for this year, they intend to regain the championship title from University of Perpetual Help Delta.
This season of NCC is also special since the brodcast of the event can be watched on High Defenition via ABS-CBN sports. Its also my fist time to see the Ynares stadium which is a new facility and different from the Ynares Colliseum in Antipolo. Since there were 19 teams in the competition, the exhibition time is lessened to 2 minutes and a half. There is also minimal props so it would concentrate more in the movements and stunts of the teams.
The Central Colleges of the Philippines has also won an International Cheerleading Championship, held in Brisbane Austrailia. Well as a student there, I also saw how they spend long hours even in the wee hours practicing their stunts and dances, so I believe that they are worthy of the title. Of course, the other teams have their sacrifices and contributions for their respective teams. Now since all the schools are of the best in the nation, everyone in the 19 teams are awarded. Now below are the ranking of the winners of NCC 2010:
1. Central Colleges of the Philippines - Another achievement after winning internationally!
2. University of the Cordilleras - also my favorite! They have been consistent in the top 5 for these years, kudos!
3. University of Perpetual Help System Delta - they won last year.
4. De La Salle University - for this team I felt that the men were in the spotlight...something like an 'astig' feel
5. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan - I have to admit they were better than sister school ADMU...
6. Polythechnic University of the Philippines - Taguig - A big leap of ranking this year!
7. Tarlac State University - who said Tarlac is just rice fields? its home of cool cheerleaders!
8. Rizal Technological University - they lived up to their name to be innovative
9. Ateneo de Manila University - They made sure that they set a standard of international cheerleading.
10. Jose Rizal University - the BOMBS!
11. Notre Dame of Dadiangas University - the Pride of Dadiangas! (General Santos City)
12. Palawan State University - Good job for a new commer in the NCC finals!
13. Araullao University - PHINMA - cool choreography!
14. Southern Luzon State University - not the usual cheering squad!
15. Mapua Institute of Technology － they showed that they are good in sports aside from engineering
16. Angeles University Foundation - a new team to enter the finals and has a good future
17. St. Michael's College Laguna - this school is in Binan, hey I'm from Binan too!
18. Virgins Cheerleading Squad - loved the costume!
19. Unibersidad de Maynila - I saw their team several times in various competitions and agree that they are worthy to be part of the Philippines' best cheer squad.
now here is the winning cheer from the Central Colleges of the Philippines Bobcats!
I hope to see more action and amazing stunts next year, and who knows another Cinderella story will be born in the competition. And since it covers the whole country, more people would take interest in watching this and also show support!
It has been a year since he left us. However, his legend remains in his music, his family, fans and everyone who loved him. Hailed as the king of Pinoy Rap & Hip hop in the Philippines. He is the pioneer and made the standards of the industry in the country. I have always been fan of this man. I admired him for his vision, his passion for his craft. He managed to stay in showbiz and the music industry for a long time until his death. And even at the age of 40 plus, he seems to be like a teenager dude. I want to be like him, well probably minus the prowess of rap since I'm not good at it yet.
Earlier this day, Eat Bulaga and other shows have shown their tribute to the master rapper a year after his passing. And you will still feel that the love for him never ceases. The Rap industry in the Philippines will be grateful to him and look at him as an Icon. And most of my generation have grown up with his songs and is still played in mp3 players and the radio. His music did not just remain in the air or in recordings, but it penetrated our hearts and souls.
I know that most of you have already know the story of Alice in her adventures in a place called wonderland. But for this version, Alice is now a 19 year old lady within the Victorian society but does not seem to fit there. She fell down again in a rabbit hole to enter the world of Underland the real name of wonderland).From there she encountered talking animals and other creatures that were surreal.
Of course, there is the protagonistic Red Queen that reigns over the whole land and always on a spree of rolling heads (literally). The Knave of Hearts also as an accomplice and the army of cards. On the other hand, there is also the White Queen, a kind and pure royal with a vow not to take a life of any creature. Alice also find herself in the company of the famous characters like the Mad Hatter, March Hare and the Dorm mouse. Since the Alice for this story is a little more bigger, she have forgotten her past adventure in the same world years ago. Also she is pressured with a lot of responsibilities in Underland and also the Human world.
I really love the movie since it will impart to you very important values and realizations in life that we can really learn from.When the movie ended, I heard applause from the audience meaning that they loved it. And I am also confident you will too.
Deliberation time kids!
Movie summary in 3 lines: Alice hearts wonderdand
Technical Effects 4 out of 5 stars (Wonderland still mesmerizes me, and its cooler to see it in 3D)
Plot 4 out of 5 stars (Anything can happen in wonderland)
Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 4 out of 5 stars (I think there would be a cake in my seat that would say "EAT ME")
Acting and Actors 4 out of 5 stars (Johnny Depp, and Anne Hathaway you inspire me to do cosplay!)
DVD worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (I could not agree less!)
Sequel worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (This version has no sequel, but Its really worth a sequel or prequel!)
Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (and the audience even applauded after the movie)
The clock is ticking and the world is awaiting as the door to the world of wonderland will open up and reveal it secrets. Tim Burton's version of the very loved novel Alice in Wonderland. Its stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Marton Csokas, Tim Pigott-Smith, Lindsay Duncan, Geraldine James, Leo Bill, Jemma Powell, Mairi Ella Challen and Mia Wasikowska as Alice. And this version will be the first in 3D and iMax. since we have seen the animated movie version and also countless series and other movie adaptations, but for this movie is unique. Now let me just share a classic (?) video of Alice from 1903.
I also like the OST of Alice in Wonderland by Avril Lavigne, one of my favorite artist. The title is just Alice and the video is very simple yet they have integrated parts of the movie. One interesting fact about me is I also wonder into my own wonderland when I am alone...hahaha looks creepy...but I'm just exercising my imagination.
Alice in Wonderland premieres on March 4, Thursday on cinemas and will have a premiere night at selected cinemas on March 3, 2010 here in the Philippines.
Last Friday, February 26, we were invited at the Manor Eastwood to witness the launch of the website of the Bar. Yup, the popular vodka drink that is making waves in the market as the favorite party drink. And I too could not agree more since in most of my parties that I have attended, the Bar would always be there. With 3 variants ( Lemon-lime, Apple, and Orange), its add some twist on the regular vodka kick.
Going back to the event, this launched the official website of the Bar (www.thebar.com.ph). The website contains pretty interesting content and really worth your time browsing. First, there is a calendar of events so you can be informed about upcoming happenings you can attend to. Then you can also upload your pictures with the Bar, and you can send funny one too, however pictures may need to be screened by the web admin before they would be posted online. You can also download cool wallpapers of the Bar variants and also Angelica Panganiban!There is also a page for contest, promos and event request a sponsorship!
Me and my fellow bloggers spotted the endorsers of the Bar, like Jaime Joaquin, James Uy, Wendy Valdez, and also the BNO boys Slick Rick and Tony tony! The party was also attended by the Bar fans on social networking sites, bloggers and also media men. And since its a party, we really had a fine time bonding, dancing and especially enjoying the Bar (drink moderately!).
Globe has launched its new service called Unlimail that will revolutionize mobile e-mail. Its an unlimited mobile email service that enables you to send and receive emails directly on your mobile phone anytime, anywhere. You can have your emails delivered to you in real time, at anywhere and no need for a PC to respond to urgent emails. Send, download, and view attachments with ease!
To register, text UNLIMAIL to 8888. You will receive an SMS notification message containing a WAP link. Click on the link to download the UNLIMAIL application for FREE!. Choose myGlobe Connect APN as your connection setting, and the application will automatically download onto your phone. Click on the UNLIMAIL application to start sending and receiving emails.
Here are the list of Phones that are currently compatible with the Unlimail application
Symbian Phones
- Nokia N73
- Nokia N95
- Nokia E90
- Nokia E65
- Nokia 6210 Classic
- Nokia 6620 Classic
- Nokia 3250
- Nokia N80
- Nokia E51
JAVA Phones
- Nokia 6300
- Nokia 5310
- Sony Ericsson K800i
- Nokia 6280
- Nokia 7210 Super Nova
- Nokia 5300
- Sony Ericsson K810i
- Sony Ericsson K770i
- Sony Ericsson K700
- Nokia 6600 Slide
- Nokia 3120 Classic
Don't fret if you may not see your Phone unit there because they are working on the compatibility that is perfect for you phone type. Globe UnliMAIL also supports email and PIM data Symbian based devices. You can push/pull these services:
• Gmail – Inbox, Contacts and Calendar (including Google Apps)
• Hotmail/Windows Live – Inbox
• Yahoo! Mail
• AOL Mail – Inbox
• ISP-based POP3 or IMAP accounts - Inbox only
• Microsoft Outlook – Inbox, contact and calendar
• Outlook Web Access – Inbox contacts and calendar
You can enjoy the free service until March 31, 2010! After this
you can still avail of the service at these rates:
To avail of the Php 30/5 days offer, text UNLIMAIL30 to 8888.
To avail of Php 145/15 days offer, text UNLIMAIL145 to 8888.
If you may have questions about the service just click on this Globe Unlimail FAQs!
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