"Life is a moderately good play
with a badly written 3rd act."
Truman Capote
Friday, September 30, 2011
Born On This Day- September 30th... Truman Capote
My mother is a very accomplished, intelligent, & serious woman, but she always has had a sly interest in show biz & celebrity gossip. She told me the details & intricate ins & outs of the Elizabeth Taylor + Eddie Fisher + Debbie Reynolds divorces & marriages when I was just 5 years old. I appreciated that she explained that one to me. I remember well, being 12 years old & my mother giving me the low down on the infamous “party of the century”- Truman Capote's Black & White Ball.
The now legendary Black & White Masked Ball was a bash that Truman Capote threw at Manhattan's Plaza Hotel on Nov. 28, 1966. The guest of honor was Katharine Graham, president of the Washington Post, but no one had any illusions; the purpose of this gala was to celebrate the host, a serious writer, but also a serious celebrity. There had never been much doubt about the celebrity part, from the moment that he styled himself as a male nymphet for his 1st novel's jacket photo; Capote had shown a rare talent for self promotion.
Frank & Mia arrive at the Black & White Ball
What had been in doubt were his literary accomplishments. As he entered his forties, the once promising young writer had produced only a few slim volumes of exquisitely written fiction & journalism. But recently In Cold Blood, a masterpiece in a new genre- the non-fiction novel & a milestone in popular culture, had buried his skeptics, & it was time to celebrate. Capote's plan was to mix & match people: titled aristocrats with intellectuals with ordinary folk from the rural Kansas county where the In Cold Blood murders had occurred. But in this respect, the party seems to have failed. Jack Dunphy, Capotes lover: "I've never seen such ghettoizing in all my life. No group mixed with another group." As for the excluded, on the cover of the next Esquire, under the title "We wouldn't have come even if you had invited us, Truman Capote" was a photo of a surly looking group comprising Kim Novak, Tony Curtis, Pat Brown, Ed Sullivan, Pierre Salinger, Lynn Redgrave & Casey Stengel.
Capote by Mapplethorpe
Capote by Irving Penn
From the moment my mother told me about the Black & White Ball, I became fascinated by Truman Capote (at 5’3’’ he was dubbed the Tiny Terror) & I went on to read everything by & about him. I was fascinated by his distinctive, high-pitched voice & odd vocal mannerisms, his offbeat manner of dress & his fabulous stories when he would appear on TV talk shows. I have everything he has written, plus biographies, diaries & books of letters. He is a member of a handful of authors that make up the club: Stephen’s Favorite Writers. He had a long standing rivalry with another of my favorites- Gore Vidal. Their rivalry prompted another member of my club- Tennessee Williams to complain: "You would think they were running neck &neck for some fabulous gold prize." I own a first edition paperback of Breakfast At Tiffany’s. I love all his work, but my very favorite is A Christmas Memory. During the holidays I always re-read it, & I set a copy out, as part of a Christmas tableau, on a table as a holiday ritual.
Capote died in LA in1984. He was 59 years old when he died of Liver Cancer & multiple drug intoxication". He died at the home of his old friend Joanne Carson, ex-wife of Johnny Carson, on whose program Capote had been a frequent guest. He was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in LA, leaving behind his longtime companion, writer- Jack Dunphy. Dunphy died in 1992, & in 1994 both his & Capote's ashes were scattered at Crooked Pond, on Long Island, where the couple had maintained a property with individual houses for many years. Capote also had a home in Palm Springs, a condo in Switzerland that was mostly occupied by Dunphy seasonally, and a primary residence at the UN Plaza in NYC. Capote's will provided that after Dunphy's death a literary trust would be established, sustained by revenues from Capote's works, to fund various literary prizes and grants including the Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism in Memory of Newton Arvin, commemorating not only Capote but also his friend good friend Newton Arvin, a Smith College professor & critic, who lost his job after his homosexuality was exposed.
If you are not familiar with Capote try Capote: A Biography by Gerald Clarke, or Bennett Miller's 2005 film- Capote, which was nominated for 5 Academy Awards. Philip Seymore Hoffman's performance as Capote earned him many awards, including: a BAFT, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Independent Spirit Award & the Oscar for Best Actor. Covering much of the same story is the film- Infamous (2006), with Toby Jones as Capote & the Harper Lee, of Miss Sandra Bullock & is an adaptation o Capote: In Which Various Friends, Enemies, Acquaintances and Detractors Recall His Turbulent Career (1997) by George Plimpton.
'No Other Woman' Script, Lines, and Quotes
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| "No Other Woman" poster |
Check out below the most memorable lines and quotes from the most talked-about movie today, "No Other Woman":
“Ang mundo ay isang malaking Quiapo, maraming snatcher, maagawan ka, lumaban ka!”
”Panahon na para i-pack mo na yang Lucy Torres mo, ilabas mo na diyan si Gretchen Barretto, anak ako na ang bahala sa red stiletto mo!”
“Tsaka ano bang mahirap kalaban? Yung putang mahirap o yung putang mayaman?” ”Pareparehong puta lang yun!”
“No pressure! And kiss me and don’t you dare fall in love with me.”
“We’re just two consenting adults having fun, there’s no emotional attachment.”
“Having fun? Ngayon yes fun! Pero paano pag iniwan ka na niya? Paano pag pinili na niya ang asawa niya? Paano pag na skandalao na ang pamilya mo? Fun pa rin ba!”
”Kara, this is my wife Charmaine.” “Your WIFE.”
“Why don’t you have dinner with us tonight, pa thank you ko na rin dahil kinuha mo ang asawa ko.” “I’m sorry?” “Bilang supplier ng furniture para sa resort niyo.” noypistuff
“Anything I can do to help you?” “Naku huwag na, mamaya makita mo na nilalagyan ko ang pagkain mo ng lason.”
“Mababaliw siguro ako kung malaman kong may babae siya. Baka mapatay ko yung kabit, silang dalawa actually.”
“Anong gagawin niyo if the only man that you love is unfortunately married! I’m not gonna give up Ram without putting up a god damn fight!”
“Hindi ako to, pero ginagawa ko para sa’yo!”
“Ang laki ng kasalanan ko, hindi ko na maayos to!”
“Gagawin ko ang lahat huwag mo lang akong iiwan!”
"No Other Woman" was released on September 28, 2011 in more than 100 theaters nationwide. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, the movie stars Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes, Carmi Martin, Tirso Cruz III and many more.
Manny Pacquiao, Derek Ramsay and Gerald Anderson | Magazine Covers Roundup (October 2011)
Manny Pacquiao, Derek Ramsay and Gerald Anderson are among the male celebrities this month who are being featured on the covers of magazines distributed locally. Find who covers which magazine below:
Vice President Sarangani Representative and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is on the cover of the first ever issue of Esquire Magazine in the Philippines. The cover story features the Pac-man phenomenon as told by Pacquiao biographer Gary Andrew Poole, Tina Arceo Dumlao of Inquirer, Oliver X.A. Reyes, Lorely Trinidad, and Patricia Evangelista.
This premiere issue of the men's magazine also showcases a sexy spread of actress Lovi Poe.
One of the hottest Kapamilya actors right now, Derek Ramsay, is gracing the cover of the October 2011 issue of Men's Health Magazine Philippines. Ramsay's movie "No Other Woman" which was released earlier this week, is performing well at the box office. According to an ABS-CBN report, the film which also stars Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes, raked a whooping Php15 Million on its opening day.
Gerald Anderson is the featured artist on the cover of the October 2011 issue of Garage Magazine. Anderson will soon be seen again on primetime TV as mentally impaired child in the upcoming series titled "Budoy."
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| Manny Pacquiao Esquire Magazine Cover (October 2011) |
This premiere issue of the men's magazine also showcases a sexy spread of actress Lovi Poe.
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| Derek Ramsay for Men's Health Magazine |
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| Gerald Anderson's October 2011 Garage Magazine Cover |
Ateneo Blue Eagles vs FEU Tamaraws Game 2 airs live on ABS-CBN today | UAAP 74 Finals
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| Ateneo Blue Eagles vs FEU Tamaraws Game 2 |
To make way for this special coverage, ABS-CBN Saturday shows, "E-Live" and "Failon Ngayon," will not broadcast their episodes, today.
Postponed earlier this week due to Typhoon "Pedring" giving both teams more time to prepare, the crucial Ateneo vs FEU Game 2 is expected to be an A-game. Leading the series, 1-0, Ateneo is feeling the pressure to close the Season while FEU will be working its way to extend the Finals to Game 3.
Today's game will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 3 p.m following the awarding ceremonies at 1 p.m..
Who do you think will emerge victorious later? Feel free to comment belo.
Maria Aragon debuts 'Born This Way' music video
Youtube singing sensation Maria Aragon, who rose to fame after doing an impressive cover of Lady Gaga's hit single "Born This Way," has released her own music video of the said song.
The 11 year-old Filipina who grew up in Manitoba, Canada flew to Philippines in July, 2011 to ink a recording deal with Star Records, a few months after her Gaga cover went viral online.
"Born This Way" is part of Maria Aragon's 7-track debut album which also includes the following:
"Can't Smile Without You"
"Follow Your Dream"
"I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing"
"Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang Ang Puso"
"One Hope One Dream"
"You're My Home"
Check out the music video of Maria Aragon's "Born This Way" below:
Earlier this year, Maria Aragon appeared on US TV show "Ellen," performed with Lady Gaga during The Monster Ball Tour and sang before the Canadian Prime Minister after gaining worldwide recognition for her successful Youtube stint.
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| A screen capture of Maria Aragon's "Born This Way" music video |
"Born This Way" is part of Maria Aragon's 7-track debut album which also includes the following:
"Can't Smile Without You"
"Follow Your Dream"
"I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing"
"Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang Ang Puso"
"One Hope One Dream"
"You're My Home"
Check out the music video of Maria Aragon's "Born This Way" below:
Earlier this year, Maria Aragon appeared on US TV show "Ellen," performed with Lady Gaga during The Monster Ball Tour and sang before the Canadian Prime Minister after gaining worldwide recognition for her successful Youtube stint.
Bagyong Quiel makes a landfall over Isabela: Pagasa
Bagyong Quiel (Typhoon Quiel) has made a landfall over Dinapigue, Isabela, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admnistration (PAGASA) said Saturday.
According to the 11 a.m. bulletin from PAGASA, the Eye of Bagyong Quiel was last located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 40 km North of Casiguran, Aurora (16.8°N 123.8°E) packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at 26 kph.
The state weather bureau added that Typhoon Quiel is expected to cross Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet and will exit La Union this afternoon.
Public Storm Warning Signals are still hoisted over the following areas:
Signal Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Northern Aurora
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Signal Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Abra
Kalinga
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bulacan
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Signal Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Quezon
Camarines Norte
Rizal
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Babuyan Is.
Calayan Group of Is.
Metro Manila
The PAGASA concluded its bulletin with the following advisories:
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| Bagyong Quiel satellite image as of 11 a.m., October 1, 2011 | Source: PAGASA |
The state weather bureau added that Typhoon Quiel is expected to cross Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet and will exit La Union this afternoon.
Public Storm Warning Signals are still hoisted over the following areas:
Signal Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Northern Aurora
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Signal Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Abra
Kalinga
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bulacan
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Signal Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Quezon
Camarines Norte
Rizal
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Babuyan Is.
Calayan Group of Is.
Metro Manila
The PAGASA concluded its bulletin with the following advisories:
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.
Bagyong Quiel is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon.
Estimated total rainfall over Magat Dam catchment during the passage of Typhoon Quiel is 200-400 mm.
Estimated total rainfall over San Roque Dam catchment areas is 100-150 mm over a period of 24 hrs starting 8 AM today
Estimated total rainfall over Angat Dam catchment due to Monsoon is from 80-100 mm starting later today.
Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 500 km diameter of the Typhoon.
Teachers Board Exam - LET Results September 2011 | List of Passers
The September 2011 Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) Results or the Teachers Board Exam Results for September 2011 have been released by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Thursday.
The said September 2011 LET Results contain the names of those who successfully passed the Teachers Licensure Exam held last September 25, 2011 in various testing centers in the country including Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga.
According to the PRC, 10,243 elementary teachers out of 45,171 examinees (22.68%), 6 Accelerated Teacher Education Program (A.T.E.P.) graduates out of 216 examinees (2.78%) and 13,125 secondary teachers out of 41,729 examinees (31.45%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given last September 25, 2011 in 18 testing centers all over the Philippines.
The PRC also announced the following:
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - ELEMENTARY - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check the results HERE
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - ELEMENTARY - A.T.E.P. - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check results HERE
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - SECONDARY - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check Results HERE
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| Teachers Board Exam - LET Results September 2011 |
The said September 2011 LET Results contain the names of those who successfully passed the Teachers Licensure Exam held last September 25, 2011 in various testing centers in the country including Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga.
According to the PRC, 10,243 elementary teachers out of 45,171 examinees (22.68%), 6 Accelerated Teacher Education Program (A.T.E.P.) graduates out of 216 examinees (2.78%) and 13,125 secondary teachers out of 41,729 examinees (31.45%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given last September 25, 2011 in 18 testing centers all over the Philippines.
The PRC also announced the following:
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on December 5, 2011. The requirements for the issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (ID) are the following: 1) duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal; 2) latest Community Tax Certificate (Cedula); 3) 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag); 4) 2 pieces 2” x 2” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag); 5) metered documentary stamp for the Oath Form; and 6) the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2011-2014. Successful examinees should PERSONALLY register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.Check out the list of passers for the Elementary, Secondary, and ATEP levels below:
The dates and venues for the oathtaking ceremonies of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - ELEMENTARY - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check the results HERE
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - ELEMENTARY - A.T.E.P. - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check results HERE
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - SECONDARY - All Regions
Held on September 25, 2011
Released on November 16, 2011
Check Results HERE
Ice Cream Sandwich, upcoming Android OS, leaked via eBay: report (Video)
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| Ice Cream Sandwich OS gets previewed. |
According to an Engadget report, a man was surprised when he discovered that the Samsung Nexus S phone he ordered on eBay did not have the familiar Android Gingerbread OS. Instead, he found out that it was the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS that was running in his newly acquired handset.
The said person quickly recorded a video displaying what Ice Cream Sandwich's features are. He was able to create a two-minute twenty-second video which he uploaded online. From the clip, we can see that the new OS has a lot of incorporation of Gingerbread and Honeycomb. It shows the user interface as similar to the leaked screenshots that have previously surfaced online. The new features include the lock screen, a Google widget with a number of Google apps, a new camera application and the notification bar. Check out the said video below:
Ice Cream Sandwich gets a two-minute tour | Video courtesy of Youtube
Engadget added that after the person uploaded the video, his handset was remotely wiped and locked.
According to recent reports, Samsung has officially announced that Ice Cream Sandwich will be launched on October 11th. Android Head of Engineering, Mike Claren had called it the company’s “most ambitious release to date.” Features of the new OS will reportedly include facial recognition and new APIs to reduce fragmentation. It is said to be a combination of Gingerbread and Honeycomb into a "cohesive whole"
Thursday, September 29, 2011
No Other Woman earns P15 Million on opening day: report
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| No Other Woman teaser photo |
According to entertainment news reporter Gretchen Fullido, the movie raked in an estimated gross of P15 Million during its opening day which was yesterday, September 28, 2011.
"#NoOtherWoman raked in P15 million pesos on opening day. Congrats Star Cinema! :)" Fullido tweeted Thursday evening after her TV Patrol report.
Meanwhile, the following tweets from Anne Curtis seem to support the claim.
"Word just in! SM malls have had to add cinema's so that they can accommodate everyone that wants to watch! Congratulations #NoOtherWoman"
"Woot woot! SOLD OUT na! Go #NoOtherWoman ♥ RT @iamsanjie: @annecurtissmith @IAmDerekRamsay SOLD OUT na yung ticket for 7:20 and 7:50 sa Gateway! Haba pa ng pila!"
"No Other Woman" is directed by Ruel S. Bayani and was rated “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board. It tells the story of a married furniture supplier (Derek Ramsay) who was tempted to stray by a comely young client (Anne Curtis). His wife (Cristine Reyes), keen to the client's romantic ambitions, is soon fighting for the love of her own husband.
Tropical Storm Quiel likely to make a landfall this weekend: PAGASA
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| Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) track forecast | PAGASA |
At the moment, the tropical cyclone is "still too far to directly affect any part of the country," the state weather bureau added.
According to the 11 p.m. bulletin released by PAGASA, Tropical Storm Quiel was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 950 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan (17.9°N, 131.7°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move to the West at the rate of 17 kph.
The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated amount of rainfall of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.
'Johnny English Reborn' still tops PH box office figures
Mr. Bean's (Rowan Atkinson) fans are still rushing to cinemas to watch their idol in the new comedy action film "Johnny English Reborn," making the sequel still undefeated in the box office race 2 weeks in a row.
Meanwhile, also on its second week, GMA Film's "My Neighbor's Wife" raked P7.07M more for the said time period and now has an estimated total sales of P26M.
Here's the Philippine Box Office Tally from Box Office Mojo:
Exchange rate: 1USD = 43.5219 Php
"Johnny English Reborn" trailer
According to the recent figures released by Box Office Mojo, "Johnny English Reborn" garnered P25M more ticket sales on its second week (September 21-25). It has grossed approximately P68.4M to date.
Meanwhile, also on its second week, GMA Film's "My Neighbor's Wife" raked P7.07M more for the said time period and now has an estimated total sales of P26M.
Here's the Philippine Box Office Tally from Box Office Mojo:
| TW | LW | Movie | Weekend Gross | Gross-to-Date | Week | |||||
| 1 | 1 | Johnny English Reborn | $574,674 | $1,571,462 | 2 | |||||
| 2 | 2 | My Neighbor's Wife | $162,484 | $597,247 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | N | Horrible Bosses | $148,604 | $148,604 | 1 | |||||
| 4 | N | Abduction | $98,440 | $98,440 | 1 | |||||
| 5 | N | Zookeeper | $93,681 | $93,681 | 1 | |||||
| 6 | N | Glee The 3D Concert Movie | $65,241 | $65,241 | 1 | |||||
| 7 | 3 | Contagion | $43,847 | $632,811 | 3 | |||||
| 8 | 5 | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa shokot si Remington | $20,892 | $741,838 | 4 | |||||
| 9 | 6 | Ikaw ang pag-ibig | $20,302 | $126,531 | 2 | |||||
| 10 | 8 | Fright Night (2011) | $15,750 | $318,373 | 3 | |||||
| 11 | 4 | Spy Kids: All the Time in the World | $15,580 | $142,442 | 2 | |||||
| 12 | 9 | Don't Be Afraid of the Dark | $10,387 | $67,043 | 2 | |||||
| 13 | 11 | Crazy, Stupid, Love. | $5,248 | $662,932 | 6 | |||||
| 14 | 10 | Final Destination 5 | $4,974 | $1,457,656 | 5 | |||||
| 15 | 12 | Cars 2 | $3,472 | $1,751,367 | 5 | |||||
| 16 | 7 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi! | $2,007 | $860,697 | 4 | |||||
| 17 | 13 | Bad Teacher | $1,930 | $215,217 | 4 | |||||
Exchange rate: 1USD = 43.5219 Php
Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla show chemistry on 'Growing Up' (Photos)
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla prove to be one of the most effective on-screen partners right now since fans can't stop raving about their chemistry on their show, "Growing Up." The new love team's fan base is also constantly growing.
In "Growing Up," Kathryn Bernardo plays the role of boyish Ella who is constantly being annoyed by bad boy hearthtrob Patrick (Daniel Padilla). As the way I see things, Ella and Patrick will soon find out they have special feelings for each other.
"Growing Up" premiered on September 4, 2011 on ABS-CBN and is being aired every Sunday after "ASAP Rocks".
Check out below more pictures of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, who were given the monicker "Kathniel" by their fans:
Above photos of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla courtesy of their respective owners.
Kathry Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
"Growing Up" premiered on September 4, 2011 on ABS-CBN and is being aired every Sunday after "ASAP Rocks".
Check out below more pictures of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, who were given the monicker "Kathniel" by their fans:
MTV EXIT Live in Manila Concert 2011 to feature Jay Park, Evaline
MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) has announced its concert this October 29, 2011 in Manila which aims to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking. The concert will be taking place at the SM Mall of Asia and will feature two international acts, Jay Park and Evaline.
Jay Park was the leader of popular K-pop group 2PM before going solo after an internet controversy - unfavorable comments towards Korea were found on his Myspace account which caused outrage, prompting an early termination of his 2PM contract.
Evaline, on the other hand, is a California-based alternative rock band. The band is composed of Dominic Diciano (guitar), Christian Lewis (guitar), Richard Perry (vocals, keys), Steve Pedersen (bass), and Steve Forrest (drums).
A number of local artists are also expected to perform in the said MTV EXIT concert.
MTV EXIT is produced by the MTV EXIT Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development (AusAID).
Like Noypistuff on Facebook to get updates on the ticket prices and other details of the concert: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Noypistuff/117502194997452
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| Jay Park and Evaline to headline MTV EXIT Live in Manila Concert 2011 |
Evaline, on the other hand, is a California-based alternative rock band. The band is composed of Dominic Diciano (guitar), Christian Lewis (guitar), Richard Perry (vocals, keys), Steve Pedersen (bass), and Steve Forrest (drums).
A number of local artists are also expected to perform in the said MTV EXIT concert.
MTV EXIT is produced by the MTV EXIT Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development (AusAID).
Like Noypistuff on Facebook to get updates on the ticket prices and other details of the concert: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Noypistuff/117502194997452
Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz cover Cosmopolitan Magazine's October 2011 issue
On-screen love team Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz are gracing the covers of the October 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.
According to Angel Locsin, it is her first fashion shoot after a year.
This double-cover issue will be available in your favorite stands and stores in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz, who topbilled the hit ABS-CBN series "Imortal," will be reuniting in an upcoming Star Cinema movie which according to unverified reports will be released in November 2011. The film has no official title yet and is currently in the works. It is being directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.
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| Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz for Cosmopolitan Magazine (October 2011 issue) |
This double-cover issue will be available in your favorite stands and stores in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz, who topbilled the hit ABS-CBN series "Imortal," will be reuniting in an upcoming Star Cinema movie which according to unverified reports will be released in November 2011. The film has no official title yet and is currently in the works. It is being directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tropical Storm Quiel still too far to affect PH directly: PAGASA
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| Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) Track | Source: PAGASA |
By Sunday morning, however, the eye of the cyclone is expected to be closer to Luzon, at 260 km East of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau added.
Based on the 11 a.m. PAGASA bulletin, Tropical Storm Quiel is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at the rate of 13 kph.
The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.
Words To Live By
"We need to make books cool again. If you go home with somebody & they don't have books, don't fuck them."
John Waters
Don't tell me you don't know what love is
When you're old enough to know better
When you find strange hands in your sweater
When your dreamboat turns out to be a footnote
I'm a man with a mission in 2 or 3 editions
& I'm giving you a longing look
Everyday, everyday, everyday I write the book
Chapter 1 we didn't really get along
Chapter 2 I think I fell in love with you
You said you'd stand by me in the middle
of Chapter 3
of Chapter 3
But you were up to your old tricks in
Chapters 4, 5 & 6
Chapters 4, 5 & 6
The way you walk
The way you talk, & try to kiss me, & laugh
In 4 or 5 paragraphs
All your compliments & your cutting remarks
Are captured here in my quotation marks
& I'm giving you a longing look
Everyday, everyday, everyday I write the book
Don't tell me you don't know the difference
Between a lover & a fighter
With my pen & my electric typewriter
Even in a perfect world where everyone was equal
I'd still own the film rights
& be working on the sequel
& be working on the sequel
& I'm giving you a longing look
Everyday, everyday, everyday I write the book
Elvis Costello
1983
Michael Jackson audio recording in Conrad Murray's trial shocks the world
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| Michael Jackson audio shocks the world |
From the said Michael Jackson audio, the pop star can be heard discussing about his "This Is It" tour with slurred speech. It was said to have been recorded by Dr. Murray himself while the singer was drugged.
“When people leave my show,” a barely audible Jackson told Dr. Murray, “I want them to say, ‘I’ve never seen nothing like this in my life. Go. Go. I’ve never seen nothing like this. Go. It’s amazing. He’s the greatest entertainer in the world,”
The prosecutors argue that the audio recording, which was recorded about six weeks prior to the singer's death, proves that Michael Jackson's personal doctor, Dr. Murray, was doping him up on the powerful anesthetic Propofol, which led to his death. (Propofol is an anesthetic used intravenously in hospitals for patients who are about to undergo a surgical intervention.)
Deputy District Attorney David Walgren told the court, “What happened during that time frame is that the acts and omissions of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Conrad Murray directly led to his premature death at age 50.”
He added that the singer trusted the physician, and “that misplaced trust in Conrad Murray cost Michael Jackson his life.”
Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with “involuntary manslaughter” in the trial that began on Tuesday, September 27. Dr. Murray had pleaded "not guilty" to the accusations brought to him on February 8, 2010 and was released from police custody after paying the bail amounting to 75,000 US dollars.
Check out Michael Jackson's audio recording below:
And then I met James Randi.
I met him. Whee! Science Author High! He even signed in my porta-art journal, because I didn't have anything else for him to sign... He is adorable. He even made an adorable mistake:
I only had to elbow 6 mega nerds outta my way to get this signature. Super nerds with sword-umbrellas. Yeah. And the guy who was mad about James Randi not calling him back 5 years ago when he wanted to prove that he was psychic or something. Yes, that guy had to wait. Be mean to James Randi, and you have to go to the back of the line.
His lecture was witty, informative and very entertaining. He did magic, too. Yeah, Readers, inconceievable magic and when he said he was just doing a trick, I looked at him suspiciously. Skeptically, you could say. That was no trick, James "Grampy" Randi. I am convinced that he has lightning speed. Like Santa.... In fact he is just like the Santa from "Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus", except that he would tell Virgina to get proof; catch a flying reindeer; go for the prize. Hm.
He is so passionate about science, so gracious about what he believes, he calls himself cute and handsome and he worries so much about people. I am immediately adding him to my collection of adorable old genius men to keep forever. The list also includes Victor Borge, BB King, Peter Faulk and Einsteiny. You just never mind with your judgy face.
It took every ounce of will power not to raise my hand during the Q&A part and ask him if I could fold him up into a little square and keep him in my purse so that I could take him home and feed him cookies and make him be my new fill-in Grand Dad. *ahem*
Is that so weird? Honestly, I am trying to write a serious review, but I can't get past the adorable part.
Go seem him, but remember: I called fake grandpa dibs.
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| He wrote "Oops" in my art journal thingy. D'awwwWWw! Just like when David Sedaris drew a dead dog in my book. |
His lecture was witty, informative and very entertaining. He did magic, too. Yeah, Readers, inconceievable magic and when he said he was just doing a trick, I looked at him suspiciously. Skeptically, you could say. That was no trick, James "Grampy" Randi. I am convinced that he has lightning speed. Like Santa.... In fact he is just like the Santa from "Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus", except that he would tell Virgina to get proof; catch a flying reindeer; go for the prize. Hm.
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| He's got the moves. |
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| D'aww!!!! |
He is so passionate about science, so gracious about what he believes, he calls himself cute and handsome and he worries so much about people. I am immediately adding him to my collection of adorable old genius men to keep forever. The list also includes Victor Borge, BB King, Peter Faulk and Einsteiny. You just never mind with your judgy face.
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Is that so weird? Honestly, I am trying to write a serious review, but I can't get past the adorable part.
Go seem him, but remember: I called fake grandpa dibs.
Ontario: Teacher lottery winner claims $21.4M jackpot prize
Ontario, Canada - A Toronto-area high school teacher has claimed the $21.4 Million lottery jackpot prize that he won, almost three months after the lottery date.
Craig Henshaw, 42, was not aware that he had the winning ticket for the Lotto Max draw last July 8th. He reportedly pinned the ticket to his fridge and left for Europe with his girlfriend a few days later for a vacation. He said he was counting his pennies during his Euro trip not knowing that he had millions waiting for him at home.
"I had no idea I had $21 million sitting on my fridge at home," Henshaw said after being presented with a large cheque.
"I wouldn't have been living out of a backpack for two months if I'd known (about the money)," he added.
It wasn’t until Henshaw was back teaching at school that he decided to check a stack of tickets at a grocery store. At first he thought he won $21,000 which made him quite happy. But when he talked with a lottery official on the phone who said, no, it was $21 million, he dropped the phone.
Henshaw, who teaches wood shop and technology, plans to use the money that he won to pay for his nieces' and nephew's college education and bring his girlfriend back to Europe, in style this time, and possibly to tie knot with her. He is also planning to take a year off from teaching.
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| Craig Henshaw, a high school teacher, holding an over-sized $21.4M cheque at the office of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Tuesday | Photo courtesy of Ontario Lottery |
"I had no idea I had $21 million sitting on my fridge at home," Henshaw said after being presented with a large cheque.
"I wouldn't have been living out of a backpack for two months if I'd known (about the money)," he added.
It wasn’t until Henshaw was back teaching at school that he decided to check a stack of tickets at a grocery store. At first he thought he won $21,000 which made him quite happy. But when he talked with a lottery official on the phone who said, no, it was $21 million, he dropped the phone.
Henshaw, who teaches wood shop and technology, plans to use the money that he won to pay for his nieces' and nephew's college education and bring his girlfriend back to Europe, in style this time, and possibly to tie knot with her. He is also planning to take a year off from teaching.
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