Watched Da Vinci Code in a free screening last night with Karla. Surprisingly I liked it better than the 500 or so pages of roller-coaster drivel contained in the book which I thrashed two years ago. I am not joining the great debate between Jesus' humanity and divinity as I don't anymore have the time, energy or sufficient knowledge to do that. The public would be better off reading the book, seeing the movie and judging for themselves. ... Continue Reading...
High-tech gadgetry in Mission Impossible 3
imf I've heard from a friend last week about this couple who separated because of Smart's Where-Is locator. The wife tweaked her(sleeping) husband's phone so that she'll know where he is at any given point in time.. on her cellphone. Unluckily for the hubby, he was caught lying several times (possibly at the following locations: Pasig, Pasay & Sta. Mesa, hehe). A married close friend of mine also finds the Where-Is function handy and am glad that as a single unattached Globe user, am spared from such unnecessary intrusions into my privacy. ... Continue Reading...
Blast from the 80s past: leggings and Phoebe Cates
phoebe cates Was just leisurely reading today when I heard the following news: Leggings are making a comeback ~ especially as stores like Nordstrom are now carrying them in their shelves. Phoebe Cates is alive and kickin'. She has just opened a high-end boutique in Manhattan called Blue Tree. Leggings and Phoebe Cates..what could be more 80s than these? ... Continue Reading...
Brokeback May As Well Have Been Breakheart
brokeback Originally uploaded by annalyn. Watched Brokeback Mountain last Sunday and Crash scored an Academy Award upset since. I have not watched the latter yet but I remember the former for its memorable line "I wish I knew how to quit you." Hmmm, how many times have we said this to our most tempting vices, ranging from coffee, to cigarets to casinos or simply that beguiling lover who rocked our world? ... Continue Reading...
An encounter with The Shoe Legend
Imelda Sorry, I simply had to post this since it's not everyday that I get to be in the same room with Imelda Marcos, the great poker legend Jack Binion (third from right) Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino president Tim Poster (second from left) plus some other Las Vegas moguls I can't identify for now. Taken at my present homebase Hyatt Manila during a recent company gathering. ... Continue Reading...
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