Gamers Harassed - HighStreet 5
May 4, 2008
I’ve been searching different video hosting sites especially the ever-popular YouTube for 5Street (as it is known in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) / HighStreet 5 videos, and I found more than what I am looking for - Gamers Harassed HighStreet 5!
The Fifteen Best Comic Book Movies of All Time! (Nos. 10-6)
April 29, 2008

Like all great movie trilogies, the second movie has to live up to the first, and maybe even try to surpass it. It also has to build the story and the conflict for the third movie’s awesome finish. On top of all that, it has to stand on its own. It has to be a strong enough movie so it won’t feel like just a bridge connecting two towers of AWESOME. That’s a lot of responsibility for a movie. Thank God this isn’t a movie. This is the second part of Cinemabuzz, Comicology, and Face Rockery’s collaborative list of the 15 Best Comic Book Movies of All Time! HAHAHAHAaaaiiineed a drink.
Now, before we start, make sure you’ve read the first part of the list over at Cinemabuzz. If you haven’t done that yet, please do so now. … Done? Awesome. Let’s go.
Face-Rocking Covers #12: Iron Man
April 28, 2008

There’s no better way to bring back my totally useless blog series, Face-Rocking Covers, than the first day of this most momentous week: IRON MAN WEEK YAY! Obviously, we’ll be taking a look at some of ol’ Shellhead’s old face-rocking comic book covers. The Invincible One didn’t catch the fancy of the general public until the movie was announced, which baffles me since Iron Man is one rockin’ mofo. Observe:

One of the most suspenseful covers ever. Seriously. It’s a dude trying to get his normal clothes off and desperately trying to put on his suit of armor… WHILE FALLING TO HIS CERTAIN DEATH! If only he thought of bringing this thing called a “parachute”.
Free Software to Increase Traffic to Your Blog
April 27, 2008
Here’s a free software for you guys (download link below) who would like help boost traffic to your blogs. It practically enables you to search a keyword and the blogs that are related to that keyword you typed in. You will be able to quickly find the blogs that are “up there” in the ranks and you can start putting comments to their blogs to increase your own blog’s exposure. As illustrated below -
1. type a keyword related to your blog. i.e. “pinoy”
2. type in your domain name (this is related to point #4)
3. PR stands for “page rank”
4. if you typed your domain name in point #2, it will show if that domain name has links with the top blogs. In this case www.i-filipino.com doesn’t have any links with the top blogs
5. you can see the highest ranking blog related to the keyword “pinoy” - in this case it is “sunstar.com.ph/specials/election” (the lower the number, the higher the ranking)
4 Tips to Help You Quit Smoking For Life
April 25, 2008
Actually deciding to quit smoking can be the hardest step to take. Once you have decided to take that first step, takes strong willpower. It becomes an even more difficult issue since cigarette smoking has been woven into many peoples daily activities and the incentive is hard to escape. Just look at how it has been promoted on television and in movies. click here to read more
Moments with Mommy at Market! Market! Photo Contest
April 24, 2008

Ayala Malls
invite you to join
Moments with Mommy
at
Market! Market! Photo Contest
More info on the Moments with Mommy at Market! Market! Photo Contest at Shutter Box Philippines.
Win A Copy of Kubota Artistic Tools v4
April 23, 2008

Shutter Box Philippines and Kubota Image Tools are giving away not one (1) but two (2) copies of Kubota Artistic Tools v4 which already includes the new Kubota Action Dashboard.
Each copy retails for US$149 but you now have a chance get one for free if you win in the raffle.
More info on how to join the Win A Copy of Kubota Artistic Tools v4 at Shutter Box Philippines.
9 Photographers: Shared Moods Exhibit Extended!
April 9, 2008

Photography enthusiasts and art patrons, especially those who missed the Greenbelt 3 display, are invited to check out the 9 Photographers: Shared Moods exhibit starting today, April 9, 2008 up to April 14, 2008…
More info on the 9 Photographers: Shared Moods Exhibit Extended! at Shutter Box Philippines.
Bodyscapes Photoworkshop Batch 1: Exploring the Nudes
April 8, 2008
Bodyscapes Photoworkshop Batch 1: Exploring the Nudes
by Ross Capili
April 12, 2008 9AM-6PM
One Workshop Gallery
This workshop designed for advance amateurs (who attended basic photography workshop or have prior knowledge in camera operations already)
9am-12nn: The morning workshop will be dedicated to lighting the nude, conceptualization. All participants will learn how to capture in fine art photgraphy the female form.
1pm-6pm : Creative lighting with paint effects will be the main activity in the afternoon. Participants will do collaborative hands-on body painting with two models and will have the chance to create their own compositions.
More info on the Bodyscapes Photoworkshop Batch 1: Exploring the Nudes at Shutter Box Philippines.
We got an aquarium!
April 7, 2008
Warren introduced me to this cool Opera widget, SimAquarium, and got me hooked last week.
Then, out of the blue this weekend, he decided to bring me to Cartimar to see if we could take the Aquarium fever to the next level and if it would do us some good on a hot, bristling Saturday.
Cartimar is located in Pasay and it is by far the biggest animal shop I have seen. It is a one stop superstore with endless shops that sell freshwater and saltwater fish, dogs of different breeds, cats - Siamese and Persians alike, a few exotic animals, birds and yeah, even shoes.
After scouring the shops, we finally decided to set up an aquarium, well of course we already knew what kind of aquarium we wanted to own. Warren once saw this type of aquarium with round edges and he thought, although far more expensive than average aquariums, that type is safer and looks better. We also thought we wanted about 10 guppies swimming in the aquarium. With those in mind, we started our hunt.
(Read the rest of this entry here and see pictures and a cool video as well!)
Fast Skin pro: LZR RACER from Speedo
April 4, 2008
Competetive swimmers should take a look at this newly designed suit from Speedo. If you take swimming competetion seriously then grab this highly advanced suit design to break records.
http://rudjard.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-speedo-suit-lzr-racer.html
It Finally Happened
April 3, 2008
My first 5×5x5 cube has finally twisted its last twist. Good thing I have a spare which is of better quality.
Anyway, If you’re going to buy a 5×5x5 cube, don’t buy the Rubik’s brand. Not only is it more expensive, but it’s also heavier, cumbersome, and prone to damage as can be seen from the pictures below.
Still, Life by Edel Rojas
April 2, 2008

presents
A Photo Exhibit
April 2-17, 2008
The Alcove photo gallery
Black-and-white aficionados are invited to view Edel Rojas’ photographs of industrial objects taken inside a manufacturing plant where is he currently employed. Also included are candid shots of children that express innocence and joy.
The Alcove, located at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City, is open from Tuesday to Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). For more details, please call 892-1801 or email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org.
More info on other photo exhibits and photography events at Shutter Box Philippines.
Make Photography More Fun!
March 26, 2008
Canon invites you to discover the real joy of photography and make photography more fun by attending a FREE online tutorial that shows you how easy it is to use a Digital SLR camera!
Find out more on how to Make Photography More Fun at Shutter Box Philippines.
PhotoWorks Returns This Summer!
March 24, 2008

Photoworks Class 40 by Leo Castillo
Six Sessions - DPI Photography Center, Astoria Plaza
Jose Escriva Avenue (formerly Amber Ave). Ortigas Center
Thursdays & Tuesdays
Day 1: April 29, 2008 Thu 7PM-10PM
Day 2: May 06, 2008 Tue 7PM-10PM
Day 3: May 08, 2008 Thu 7PM-10PM
Day 4: May 13, 2008 Tue 7PM-10PM
Day 5: May 15, 2008 Thu 7PM-10PM
Day 6: May 20, 2008 Tue 7PM-10PM
More info on PhotoWorks Returns This Summer! at Shutter Box Philippines.
Basic Lighting Seminar with Portable Wireless Lighting Session by Ken Go (April 2008)
March 19, 2008

Basic Lighting Seminar BATCH # 23
(now includes portable wireless lighting - strobist)
by
Ken Go
April 12, 2008 Saturday (1:00pm to 5:00pm),
April 13, 2008 Sunday (Scheduled shoot)
April 14, 2008 Monday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) for the Critique Session and Portable Wireless Lighting
More info on Basic Lighting Seminar with Portable Wireless Lighting Session by Ken Go (April 2008)
QTV11 Hired! is Looking for Aspiring Fashion Photographers
March 9, 2008

Hired! is a reality search show in QTV Channel 11 hosted by Paolo Abrera and Mariz Umali having a tagline “Search for the most deserving applicant“.
The next series of Hired!, formerly known as May Trabaho Ka, is for aspiring fashion photographers.
More info on how to join QTV11 Hired! Aspiring Fashion Photographers episodes at Shutter Box Philippines.
Discover Photography Workshop II
March 7, 2008
Discover Photography Workshop II
by
Borj Meneses
Parc Cruz
Deo Patalinhog
Las Brisas Hotel, Antipolo City
April 26-27, 2008
More info on Discover Photography Workshop II at Shutter Box Philippines.
Bip Braklee’
March 5, 2008
One of Warren’s favorite dishes is beef brocolli.
Incidentally, brocolli is the only green thing I can eat with gusto.
Unfortunately, it is also the only thing I could not cook properly… I can cook paella, arroz valenciana, menudo, afritada, sinigang, sisig, pinakbet, chop suey - whatever, anything, everything, except beef brocolli. It’s either the florettes get overcooked and turn yellowy brown and limp or the beef isn’t tender enough to the teeth.
Until today that is.
Read the rest of the entry here….
Would You Lit A Book?
February 24, 2008

Would you lit a book? I consider myself as an eBook addict but I still do read paperbacks and I still keep my collection. Read here…
Negoskwela goes to Baguio, latest sched
January 29, 2008
Negoskwela will conduct seminars “Comprehensive Balloon Making and Design†and “Basic Meat Processing†on February 19 to 20 at 67 Marcos Highway (former Chaparral Compound), Baguio City. Also, check out their latest schedule here in Manila. Read more at Pinoy Seminars: Negoskwela goes to Baguio.
FREE DPP Magazine Subscription Contest (February 2008) at Shutter Box Philippines
January 27, 2008
Get a chance to win
a FREE Subscription for 6 Months
to the
Digital Photographer Philippines (DPP) Magazine
More info on the FREE DPP Magazine Subscription Contest (February 2008)Â at Shutter Box Philippines.











