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Archive for March, 2008
Shining Star by Get Far
Mar 31st
Just can’t get enough of this song right now. Seeing the video however, brought the excitement level down a notch. 
This other version, though sung by a mainstream local artist, is a pretty good effort IMO.
How reliable are Smart’s International Services?
Mar 30th
I’m probably one of those people who text more than they call. Thanks to Yahoo Messenger, the expenses are somehow lessened. However, there are a lot of times when I’d use my Smart line to text instead (After all, I can’t pull out my computer and get an Internet connection anytime I want to).
The messages are always received by the girlfriend on time. What puzzles me are the late arrivals of most (if not, all), of her text messages. We’re not talking about a few hours here — some of the text messages I receive arrive after a day! Imagine what would happen if I had to make a bank account deposit, and the message arrives on a Saturday. Geez.
Mariel uses a Cingular Wireless prepaid line in New York, so I don’t know and I’m not sure if the problem is coming from her end. Before I got my Smart line, I was using a Globe prepaid sim. Back then, I did not encounter any problems.
Does anyone have any answers? Calling the Technographist! Help me spread the word! 
(I’ll be writing an email to Smart right after this. Here’s hoping they answer)
Ford Motors: Powered by You
Mar 28th
Ford has always been one of the most reliable vehicle brands in the US. In one way or another, the brand is already a part of American culture. “Built to Last” has been their tagline for the longest time, and one cannot agree more that that’s exactly how their vehicles are made.
It’s what you do with it that makes it yours. It also helps if it already feels like yours,
the first time you get behind the wheel.
How does that happen? Listening. To you.
Everywhere you go, everything you do, you are the inspiration.
Because a car is just a car, until it’s powered by you.
In my opinion, this trumps even Honda’s amazing “Cog” campaign.
Playboy Philippines nearing Launch
Mar 27th
As April draws near, details are finally starting to clear up regarding Playboy Philippines’ launch.
Playboy Magazine Philippine Edition is scheduled to be launched April 2 at Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City.
Dolor boasts of his contributors. “I have five or six Palanca Awardees as contributors,†he says, without divulging his prize-winning contributors or the articles in the first issue next month.
In the Philippines, “being daring doesn’t dictate the success of men’s magazines in the Philippines,†notes adverting and marketing specialist Ed Estrada of Image Dimensions.
If there’s one thing I learned about marketing magazines, it’s that determining your target market counts for around 10% of your success. Reaching them counts for the other 90%. Convincing your advertisers that such a market exists? Well, you’ll need the help of time at the newsstands, third party surveys, and audit results for that.
Judging by the initial statements of the people behind Playboy Philippines, I can see a rough year ahead for the title.
Mambaaaa… Oooohuhu…
Mar 27th
Thanks to Marc for sending this link. This is probably the funniest Laker vid I’ve ever seen. Props to the vocals specifically. A for effort on everything. Kuhang kuha eh. 
Updated Yahoo Messenger for Mac
Mar 26th
When I get home from work, the first thing I usually do is log on to my PC (Yeah, you read that right). I do this because I use Yahoo Messenger to send text messages to the girlfriend. Imagine my surprise when I turned on my Macbook today — a new update for Yahoo Messenger!
Voice, Check.
SMS — Check!
I don’t care what else they added. All that matters to me are the two new features above.
Hmmm… does this mean I won’t be using my desktop PC anymore? Don’t get me wrong, I still love my PC (and my games). Yahoo just made my life a lot simpler
Need a reason to get a Next-Gen System this April?
Mar 25th
The game itself costs $59.99. For $30 more, you get all of this instead. What kind of a no brainer is that? I’m sure Sony and Microsoft are wishing this game was an exclusive to their platform. Here’s some real life GTA for your enjoyment.
Mark Burnett’s Survivor being shot in Camarines Sur?
Mar 24th
If rumors are true, then a Pinay video blogger’s efforts can’t possibly compare with the PR Mark Burnett’s Survivor will generate for Philippine tourism. Yes, Survivor might be filming in Camarines Sur islands as you are reading this.
Ngunit nitong nakaraang Holy Week, tourists and even local vacationers—including some celebrities—at pati na rin ang ibang mga mismong taga-Gota Beach sa Agirangan Island na part ng Caramoan Peninsula sa Camarines Sur were not allowed to enter the said beach resort to do their Semana Santa vacation. Doon daw kasi nagsu-shooting ang next season ng Survivor.
Full article can be found here.
Though it started the reality trend on television, Survivor has somehow lost its luster over the past few years. Just another case of same old same old? Maybe so. I guess the people of Camsur should just be glad that the show lasted this long. Hope they don’t jack up their prices though.
*To those who are part of event management groups, don’t you ever wonder how hard it is to keep something of this magnitude under wraps?
*Not long ago, the Philippines was one of the pitstops in The Amazing Race.
Where is the love for Chris Paul?
Mar 24th
Apparently, you won’t find it on ESPN.
According to J.A. Adande (who is he?) of ESPN.com, the MVP race is going to come down to Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Kevin Garnett. Chris Paul? There is no mention of his name in the article. After what the guy has done this season (not that it matters, but he’s he #1 player in Fantasy Basketball now), you gotta at least throw his name in there somewhere.
I’m a self-confessed Kobe Bryant fan, but believe me, the CP3 faithful didn’t come up with CP3MVP.com for nothing. What team can afford to lose 21 pts, 11 asts, and almost 3 steals a game? All the praise is well deserved. Check out his dunk on Supah’ Man on the last play.
Guitar Hero On Tour for Nintendo DS
Mar 23rd
Eat this PSP fanboys.
I’ve never been this excited for a gaming accessory since the Logitech G35 came out (Sadly, I cannot afford it until now). And I don’t even play the guitar! It’s still 2 months away, but I’ll be waiting for it. Hope the fools who price the items at Toy Kingdom don’t charge an arm and a leg.