Monday, May 31, 2010

Inside Ice-filled Alpine Lake

These stunning shots show the beautiful and eerie underwater world of a Swiss ice-filled Alpine lake.

Taken in Lake Sassolo, close to the southern border with Italy, these were taken by diving photographer Franco Banfi.
Although the high altitude region is known for its sunny weather, the lake was formed by the run-off of the Alps surrounding it.

The giant ice structures dwarf the tiny divers as they explore the nooks and crannies of the icebergs.


The pictures show the lake's massive ice formations, smoothed by the flow of the water into unusual formations.
In one shot there even seems to be a face peeking out of the ice to greet the divers.
The ice forms into comb like structures and tiny tunnels are made between the metre thick slabs, allowing the divers to squeeze through and capture these unseen views.
'The water in the lake is freezing, so the best time to go is summer,' said Franco who took the pictures in June of last year.
'But it's so different from a lot of other dives you could do around the world that it's well worth a visit.



'The other issue is altitude, it's hard work carrying diving eqipment and cameras around anyway, but when the air is thinner it becomes a real test of strength,' he added.
The region is home to 140 lakes and over 3,500 miles of rivers, streams and rivers and is popular with hikers and divers.

Awesome Rainbow Rose


Jose Mourinho's Engagement Rings

Jose Mourinho's Engagement Rings
Jose Mourinho's Engagement Rings

Operator Please - Just Kiss


"This handshake is weak"

I've been meaning to write about this album for awhile now. I've been loving Australia's Operator Please ever since their debut a couple of years ago. I still think Just A Song About Ping Pong is one of the best teenage freakouts of the past decade. There's something charming about a bunch of kids strapping on instruments and recording an album. It fulfills the ultimate teenage fantasy, and it's even more entertaining when the band is this talented. Now that the kids are older (and gained and lost a member), their sound has shifted from the garage-pop of their debut to an even better brand of spunky electro. Amandah Wilkinson's vocals have smoothened into something that's a cross between the Veronicas and Tegan & Sara, but the band have lost none of their energy. The album's well-worth your time. This is one of my favorite tracks.

Operator Please - Just Kiss by tattoowesley

(Music posted for evaluation purposes only. If you like what you hear, support the artists. Buy the album here. Follow me on twitter and facebook.

Operator Please - Just Kiss


"This handshake is weak"

I've been meaning to write about this album for awhile now. I've been loving Australia's Operator Please ever since their debut a couple of years ago. I still think Just A Song About Ping Pong is one of the best teenage freakouts of the past decade. There's something charming about a bunch of kids strapping on instruments and recording an album. It fulfills the ultimate teenage fantasy, and it's even more entertaining when the band is this talented. Now that the kids are older (and gained and lost a member), their sound has shifted from the garage-pop of their debut to an even better brand of spunky electro. Amandah Wilkinson's vocals have smoothened into something that's a cross between the Veronicas and Tegan & Sara, but the band have lost none of their energy. The album's well-worth your time. This is one of my favorite tracks.

Operator Please - Just Kiss by tattoowesley

(Music posted for evaluation purposes only. If you like what you hear, support the artists. Buy the album here. Follow me on twitter and facebook.

Ivanka Trump Engagement Ring

Ivanka Trump Engagement Ring

From her red carpet appearances at the MET, to her sharp-witted criticisms of contestants on Celebrity Apprentice, Ivanka Trump has become a celebrity we all like to know better. Late last year she got engaged to boyfriend Jared Kushner who proposed to her with a gorgeous 5-carat cushion cut engagement ring from her own signature jewelry line.

Because of her love of fine jewelry, it made sense for the Trump daughter to start her own jewelry collection of feminine and couture pieces. Engagement 101 sat down with the blond billionairess to discuss her signature line and some of her favorite jewelry pieces.

Platinum Diamond Man Ring

Platinum Diamond Man Ring
Platinum Diamond Man Ring

"X-Life" Premieres This Wednesday on Q Channel 11

"X-Life," newest lifestyle magazine show that's all about living a healthy, fit and active lifestyle will start airing on Wednesday, June 2, at Q Channel 11.

The program, which co-hosted by Survivor Philippines: Palau winner and actor, JC Tiuseco with TV personalities Steph Henares and Gino dela Pena, will have viewers experiencing extreme, exciting and extraordinary activities week after week.


For its pilot episode, X-Life is featuring one of the most exotic summer destination in the Philippines: Ilocos.

Want a different way to tour the north? Try biking! Gino and JC hop on a couple of mountain bikes to get a view of Ilocos' hidden treasures.

Afterwards, Gino, Steph, and JC experience all-surface surfing. The trio go on a true surfing safari by conquering boards on the sea AND sand! Surfing on water, paddle boarding, and sand surfing--the trifecta of boardsports all in Ilocos.

And then it's time for some healthy Ilocano food. Bagnet, empanada, and longganisa may be Ilocos' most famous food delights, but they're definitely less than healthy. Gino and Steph head over to Kapuluan Resort to discover other genuine Ilocano dishes that aren' t just yummy, they' re good for the body too.

Experience a more exciting lifestyle on X-Life every Wednesday at 10 pm on Q Channel 11.

This Tuesday on "The Correspondents": RP, May Cellphone Pero Walang Kubeta

Kung cellphone o iba pang makabagong technology ang pagbabasehan, hindi nagpapahuli ang Pilipinas sa ibang bansa. Rich man o poor, may bitbit na cellphone. Samantalang ang iba pa ay may laptop, iPod, Playstation Portable at iba pa.

Ngunit pagdating daw sa usaping "palikuran" o "toilet", tila hindi makasabay ang mga Pilipino. Alamin kung paano sinasalamin ng kawalan ng kubeta ang tunay na kahirapan sa bansa kasama si Karen Davila ngayong Martes (Hunyo 1) sa "The Correspondents."


According to study, 76.8% lamang ng household sa buong Pilipinas ang mayroong kubeta. Sa Phase 8 in Caloocan naman, 25 toilets lamang ang ginagamit ng 252 pamilya. At sa isang lugar naman ng Pampanga, "strike anywhere"
na lang ang mga residente kung makaramdam ng call of nature.

Silipin ang umaalingasaw na marka ng kahirapan mula sa mga bahay na walang kubeta sa report ni Karen Davila this Tuesday, June 1, sa "The Correspondents," right after "Bandila" sa ABS-CBN.


'Vote to Evict' Returns! PBB's Crowd Favorites are in Danger of Eviction

Nagsama-sama sa listahan ng mga nominees this week ang mga popular na teen housemates ng "Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010" na sina Bret, Devon, Jenny, at Tricia sa naganap na nomination night last Sunday, May 30.

And the foursome will also be the first ones this season to undergo the "Vote to Save, Vote to Evict" system, kung saan maaaring i-save ng viewers ang housemate na gusto nilang mag-stay o i-vote to evict ang nominees na gusto nilang mapalayas sa bahay ni Kuya. Ang housemate na makakatanggap ng pinakamababang net votes ang siyang mapapalabas ng bahay ni Kuya.


To "Vote to Save" a housemate, i-text lang ang BBS(space)NAME OF HOUSEMATE, at para naman mag-vote to Evict, i-text lang ang BBE(space)NAME OF HOUSEMATE at i-send sa 2331 para sa Globe, Sun Cellular, TM at Bayan Wireless subscribers, at 231 para sa Smart at Talk N� Text subscribers.

Aside from a possible eviction, the nominated housemates will also have to deal with the pressure of winning their weekly task, which is mounting a concert, with the rest of the housemates.

Celebrity guests Jhong Hilario of Streetboys, former "Pinoy Dream Academy" voice teacher Sweet Plantado of "The Company," and musical director Mel Villena will meet up with the teens to give ideas and voice out their opinions about the concert.


Sino rin kina Ivan, Tricia, Devon, Angelo, at Fretzie ang mananalo sa "Big Jump to the Big Night" para sa isang slot sa Teen Big Night?

Abangan iyan with Mariel Rodriguez sa "PBB Teen Clash of 2010 Uber" right after Naruto Shippuden 3, and si Toni Gonzaga sa primetime bida, at si Bianca Gonzalez sa "PBB Updates."

Velvet Glams Up Philippine TV via "Sex and The City 2" Special

Catch the Sex and The City 2 fever, only on the country's premium general entertainment channel for women, Velvet!


Velvet presents a special peek at one of the year's much anticipated films with the premiere of E! News Special: Sex and the City 2. On June 1, 8pm, be one of the first in the Philippines to see exclusive behind the scenes footage from the movie straight from Manhattan, along with one-on-one interviews with the movie's leading actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. This first E! News Special is produced exclusively for broadcast throughout Asia.

Hosted by popular presenter for E! News Asia, Marion Caunter, Velvet�s E! News Special: Sex and the City 2 will provide viewers with a special in-depth look at the Sex and the City franchise. Marion takes fans behind the scenes to explore four of New York�s most sought-after ladies Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, their incredible journey together, what makes this such a unique film experience, as well as the fashion that has won the TV series-turned-blockbuster-movie a legion of avid fans throughout the world.

E! News Special: Sex and the City 2 will have special encore runs throughout the week, notably a primetime replay on June 2 at 10:30pm, and a weekend primetime replay on June 5 at 7:30pm.

For more details on this E! News Special, Velvet's Sex and The City 2, tune in to Velvet SkyCable Channel 53 and log on to http://www.velvetchannel.multiply.com. Velvet is now available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.

Georgina Wilson Covers Preview Magazine June 2010 Issue

The long wait is over!

After five years, Georgina Wilson is back as the main girl of Preview Magazine on their June 2010 issue.


And since June coincides with their 15th year anniversary (means 15 years of fierce fashion), Preview releases their thickest issue ever. And looking at George's equip, it is concluded that it is an issue full of fierce fashion and also giving accolade to one of the fashion industry's most creative designer, Alexander Mcqueen.

Preview Magazine June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Regine Velasquez Covers MEGA Magazine June 2010 Issue

Philippine's National Treasure and Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez is on the cover of MEGA Magazine June 2010 issue.


MEGA Magazine's theme for this issue is "Pledge Pinoy" in celebration of Philippine Independence. And on the cover, Regine is wearing a white shirt from Bench PinoyLab with the statement "Iniibig Ko ang Pilipinas Dahil Tayo�y World Class" which is just one of the 50 ways to wear your national pride as this month's special feature in the fashion magazine.

MEGA Magazine June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Billy Crawford, Isabelle Daza and Luis Manzano Cover MEG Magazine June 2010 Issue

Human endorsers Billy Crawford, Isabelle Daza and Luis Manzano covers the "Youth Power" issue of MEG Magazine this June 2010.


This month's issue feature Meg's Young Achievers Chris Cayzer, Nico Salva, Christine and Angelo Patrimonio, Rosanna Aranaz and more. Hot topics covered this issue are Teen Pregnancy, Open Relationships and One Night Stands.

The 12th year anniversary issue of MEG has Pilipinas Got Talent hosts Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford on the cover together with their co-Human endorser Belle Daza.

Meg Magazine June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Xian Lim and George Alves Cover Garage Magazine June/July 2010 Issue

Actor-model Xian Lim sports a Louis Vuitton bicycle outfit on the cover of Garage Magazine June/July 2010 issue.

Together with Xian Lim on the cover is Brazilian model George Alves.


Features inside this issue include "Supreme Team: College�s Next Sport Superstars," "Back to School Style Essentials," "The 2010 FIFA World Cup Primer," "Mohawk Redux: How to Rock the Latest Hair Trend," and more!

Garage Magazine June/July 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Bianca Gonzales Covers Women's Health Philippines June 2010 Issue

Women's Health Philippines - the premiere lifestyle magazine for the Pinay woman who values a healthy lifestyle and strives for balance in all areas of her life, features Kapamilya host Bianca Gonzalez on its June 2010 issue cover.


Also in this month's issue are features like "18 Quick-Fix Food Cures," "Take Charge: How to Make Stress Work for You," "Beat Your Body�s Biggest Enemy," "The Secret to Bedroom Bliss," "22 Instant Beauty Tricks," "Best Ways to Wear Denim," "Jumpstart Your Diet Plan," and the cover story "Bianca Gonzalez: Taking It All In Stride."�

Women�s Health Philippines June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Jake Cuenca Covers Men's Health Philippines June 2010 Issue

The June 2010 issue of Men's Health Philippines celebrates the FIFA World Cup with fellow World Cup fan and cover guy, Jake Cuenca.


This month's issue also comes with the second issue of Runner's World Philippines.

Men's Health Philippines behind the scene shoot:


Men's Health Philippines June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Max Eigenmann Covers FHM Philippines June 2010 Issue

"Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" star Max Eigenmann is 'effin hot in the cover of FHM Philippines June 2010 cover.


In her inside photos, Max simulate a raunchy, headboard-banging kind of sexy playtime with an unknown hunk-juicy male model.


As the magazine describes her, Max is truly a showbiz royalty on her own. She is a daughter of actors Mark Gil and Bing Pimentel, younger sister to the award-winning actor Sid Lucero and a half-sister to Ira Eigenmann (of the then famous Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann nude photo scandal).

For Him Magazine Philippines June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Anne Curtis Covers Metro Magazine June 2010 Issue

Anne Curtis, who also graces this month's cover of Chalk Magazine, is flaming red-hot and staying true in Metro Magazine June 2010 issue.


This month's Get Gorgeous pages of Metro get the spotlight with the annual Beauty Awards�over a hundred products we love and will share for a brighter, better you. It will also show you some rainy day beauty tips and helps you learn how to manage your hair in time for the rain-drenched months, tips on night-to-day makeup, and long- wearing beauty products for the ladies who are always on the go. Get also some tips on how to wear white in our Runway for Real page; increase your denim IQ in our sizzling hot jean editorial, and know how to wear black for each body type.

Metro will also shares with you some controversial stories about three women who've shared their juicy encounters on dating much, much older men.

Grab a copy of Metro magazine's June 2010 issue and treat yourself to a good read on fashion, beauty and more. Available now at all magazine stands nationwide.

Lena Eurovision's SuperStar is home- Ankunft auf dem Flughafen


Anne Curtis Covers Chalk Magazine June 2010 Issue

Viva's prized talent and Kapamilya's in-demand actress-host Anne Curtis graces the cover of Chalk Magazine's June 2010 issue.


In the cover story titled "The Hottie Next Door," Anne opens up with Chalk Magazine and shared her thoughts about how life, love career and school!

Who would have thought that Anne was just like any other youngster who underwent the awkward stage! Anne admits that she was once a young girl with some insecurities, one of which were her lips.

"When I�d get hay fever, my eyes would get itchy and my whole face would be swollen, especially my lips. I was really conscious about them, like, why are they so big? But now I love them," says Anne.

Anne, who are now busy shooting her latest movie opposite her ex-flame Richard Gutierrez, also confesses to Chalk Magazine that if only her schedule would permit, she would love to enroll in an online multimedia course at an Australian university or at UP Open University. But she also knows that college is a major commitment, which she cannot do�yet.

And as for lesson about love, Anne gives out a meaningful thought: "Love can change you in a good way, but the only painful thing is you don�t always get a happy ending. You don�t always get what you expect, but you still learn so much."

Also in this month's issue of Chalk Magazine are special features like a sneak peek into the star players this NCAA season; 10 Awesome Freshmen College to Watch; Freshman Survival Guide, back-to-school shopping guide; and tips to become the hot chick in school.

Chalk Magazine June 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Marian Rivera Covers Cosmopolitan Philippines June 2010 Issue

For the third time, Marian Rivera is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine.


She first graced the magazine's cover last October 2007 and the second was in March 2009.

Also features in this issue is the Man on Fire Matteo Guidicelli. And as a bonus, each copy of Cosmopolitan magazine will give you a chance to have, for free, a "must-read for bride to be" flip cover edition copy of Cosmopolitan Bride magazine.


So how to be as blooming (in love life and career) as this sizzlin� siren? Find out in the June 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine. Available now at all magazine stands nationwide.

Kris Aquino Says "Thank You!" Through the June Issue of 'K Magazine'

In the June 2010 issue of her own magazine named, "K Magazine", Philippine showbiz' 'Queen of all Media' Kris Aquino stops to say thank-you to all who stood by and with her during her brother, Presidential frontrunner Noynoy Aquino's candidacy after a backbreaking, strenuous campaign.


In her cover story "Forever Grateful" which she wrote 25 hours after the election, Kris reflects on her campaign experience and looks forward to the beginning of a new and different life.

"I am mentoring people who are famous and made their stand known. There are many more I should be thanking but I know that I must respect their privacy regardless of my desire to shout at the top of my voice my extreme gratitude for all they did for us," says Kris.

Also in this issue, Kris throws open the doors of her family�s new home high above the busy streets of Makati. Adopting a Shabby Chic, French country-inspired look, Kris shows readers how to create a home that may be small on space, but�in true Kris Aquino fashion�is big on style.

Readers can also pick up other home furnishing and decorating tips from the K Everyday storage collection and a selection of home gifts that will make your home both comfortable and stylish.

For the food enthusiasts, Chef Myrna Segismundo comes up with 25 recipes that only take minutes to prepare. The busy person like Kris doesn�t have to worry about slaving away in the kitchen or spending hours preparing complicated meals to take on the road or to work. With these easy new recipes, all you have to do is slice, dice, cook a few minutes, then go!

Join Baby James as he takes the plunge and find out what went down when the most famous toddler in the land took swimming lessons. Also, his Yaya Gerbel and Joshua�s Yaya Ana spill the beans on what it�s like to work for the Queen of All Media and what she's like as a mom.

All this and more in the latest issue of K Magazine, now available from ABS-CBN Publishing at P130 a copy.

Sophia Young, Jack Soon, Joe Vargas and Patrick Sugui are Evicted from PBB Teen Clash of 2010

Last Saturday night, two Teenternationals and two Pinoy housemates were evicted from PBB house.

Sophia [Ko So Young], Jack [Sungbin Yoon], James Reid and Jenny Kim are the four Teenternationals nominated. While, the Pinoy housemates nominated are Angelito "Angelo" Pasco, Patricia Mae "Tricia" Santos, Patrick Sugui and Joe Vargas.


Teenternationals James and Jenny were "saved" while Jack and Sophia were the housemates evicted last night. Before leaving the house, PBB host Toni Gonzaga asked Jack what he will do when he goes back to the outside world. Jack replied, "back to my normal life." The host further added that he could go back to managing his business. Sophia simply said, "It was a great experience for me."

Here are the poll results for Teenternational housemates as announced during the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010 6th Eviction Night:

James � 68.86%
Jenny � 14.59%
Sophia � 12.24%
Jack � 4.31%

Jitters were felt by the four nominated Pinoy housemates. Tricia was the first housemate to be called. Angelo, being the second housemate to be "saved," gave a sigh of relief as his name was called. Joe and Patrick automatically became the third and fourth evictees during the eviction night.

Joe scored the lowest votes at 5.60% and Patrick at 17.33%. Angelo fared better at 23.79% while Tricia garnered the highest percentage at 53.28%.

Trying hard to fight back tears, good friends Patrick and Joe finally stepped out of Kuya's house. Joe was asked by the PBB host if he had any regrets. Joe replied that "Wala naman po. Pinakita ko lang kung sino ako." Meanwhile, Patrick was asked what he will miss inside Kuya's house, he said "My housemates. Kung wala sila, di ko kakayanin yan wala ang parents ko." The hosts then quipped that the evicted housemates should look forward to their Avatar reunion with Kazel Kinouchi and Yen Santos.

Only ten housemates are left inside Kuya's house. Find out what adventures await the remaining housemates.

Catch Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 every night at ABS-CBN.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Memorial Day: The Eternal Flame

This is footage from July of 1938: a newsreel of the reunion of the last survivors of Gettysburg. On this occasion, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated the Eternal Flame at Gettysburg, made of Maine granite and Alabama limestone.

The music is perfect accompaniment and very moving.

This newsreel is about continuity, gallantry, reflection and hard-won wisdom. At the end, FDR has a voice-over: "All men are created equal." Yes. And in unity is strength.


Thank you to all our military personnel, past and present, living or dead, prosperous, homeless, in serenity or in travail. For those in travail, may your burdens be lifted by hands at home and abroad, in the sky or here on earth.

For those that died in war, may we remember that you were human and petty sometimes, and that you had desires and needs that were not met and not allowed to flourish. That you sacrificed much of your liberty, at least some of your happiness, and then your life for this nation.

May your deeds and your memory, in both great and small things, burn in us forever.

Hey, First Responders: Something Better than STFU

It's called Police Mental Health blog, and its author calls it "Emotional Kevlar for Cops." 

Jeff Shannon is both a police officer and a certified Marital and Family Therapist in California. Here is an excerpt of one post, and it's funny plus relevant:
In response to a mass text message to all my cop buddies about the blog and what it�s about, I received multiple versions of this simple reply: �I DON�T GIVE A FUCK.� Cute. Mental health isn�t interesting to most cops. Shrinks are seen as �quacks,� unnecessary, overly-sensitive hippies who want to give hugs all day.
Those hippie-type therapists? I hate them too. I call them "mental-health creeps" and Jeff Shannon is not one of them.

Everything he has written is substantive but not hard to "get" right away: about stress, the police social network, warning signs. He gives names to phenomenon that you see every day, and naming is a powerful analytical tool.

It looks like a great resource, for oneself or to help others. Go check it out, whether you need Kevlar today for somebody or not. Then it's there when you need it, ready-to-hand.

I learned a few things that I can use too. I like it a lot.

Luntayao Family and Jeline Oliva Join the PGT Grand Finals Set on June 12 and 13

Another 2's up, 2 more to go and complete na ang list of 12 talented Pinoy who will compete in the much coveted 2-million Pilipinas Got Talent prize.

In last night's semi-finals result night, Luntayao Family, a group of singers from Negros Occidental, and Maria Jeline Oliva, a 13-year-old violinist, have been chosen to join the league of PGT Grand Finalist.

Luntayao Family




Maria Jeline Oliva




The Luntayao Family was chosen by texters and online voters while Jeline Oliva was picked unanimously by the judges over the Powerpuff Corn.

Here is the actual text and online vote results:

1. Luntayao Family 28.19%
2. Maria Jeline Oliva 20.62%
3. Powerpuff Corn of Baguio City 18.71%
4. Harold Jomar Gesulga of General Santos City 14.56%
5. Experience Kidz of General Santos City 12.29%
6. Jzan Vern Tero of Cebu City 5.64%

Sa last set of semi-finals round next Saturday, anim na talented semi-finalist ang muling magpapakitang-gilas to win the last two slots remaining para sa Grand Finals. They are Baguio Metamorphosis, Imusicapella Chamber Choir, Carl Malone Montecido, Josephine Aton and Hello World.

Pilipinas Got Talent grand finals will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on June 12 and 13 and will be broadcast live on ABS-CBN 2.

101.9 Tambayan OPM Awards 2010 - List of Winners

Rico Blanco, Yeng Constantino, and Gloc 9 bagged the major awards at the Tambayan OPM Awards, where the most popular names in the music industry rocked the jam-packed SM City North EDSA's SkyDome Saturday night before hundreds of screaming fans.


Rico Blanco bagged the "Album of the Year" award for his first solo album "Your Universe" as well as the Male Artist of the Year award.


Rapper Gloc 9 also clinched the night's other top plum "Song of the Year" for his smash hit single "Upuan," a song that indirectly talks about corruption in the country.



Sugarfree bested other bands like 6CycleMind, Spongecola, Hale, Itchyworms, and Rocksteddy, and won the Band of the Year award while Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino won the tough match for the Female Artist of the Year where she competed against international singing sensation Charice Pempengco and pop star princess Sarah Geronimo.


The throttle and stomping mood at the Tambayan OPM Awards was replaced by a solemn feel when the awards-giving body organized by FM station Tambayan 101.9 paid tribute to the late master rapper Francis M. with the Tambayani Award, which was received by Stickfiggas.



The other winners for the night include Vhong Navarro who won Best Novelty Song of the Year for his single "Pata-Pata-Pon." Close-Up which won over other brands for the Kantamercial of the Year award.


Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Toni Gonzaga, Calla Lily, 6CycleMind, Paraluman, Rocksteddy, Imago, Sam Concepcion, Kyla, Faith Cuneta, OJ Mariano, Laarni Lozada, Ronnie Liang, Miguel Mendoza, Liezl Garcia, Cris Pastor, Michael Josh Santana and the Tambayan 101.9 DJs performed various numbers that pumped up the crowd.



Winners for the Tambayan OPM Awards were chosen based on results of text and online voting as well as scores from the program committee and panel of judges composed of Tambayan 101.9 Station Manager Eli Bruce Capuyan, Pinoy Dream Academy mentor Monette Silvestre, and former ABS-CBN President Freddie M. Garcia aka FMG.


The awards night was hosted by Francine Prieto and Chokoleit with the Tambayan 101.9 DJ�s as presenters.

Lena is in shock - her first interview after winning Eurovision Song Contest 2010

Well what a win, in the end Europe shared the moment- it was one fabulous show.
Germany Lena & her song proved one of the Big four countries can really win Eurovision.

Once again in 2010- it is all about a briliant song.


Tagumpay ng Kapuso � The GMA Network 60th Anniversary Station ID (Music Video and Lyrics)




Lahat ng ito'y pangarap ang pinagmulan
Bawat hakbang ay sabay nating pinagdaanan
Narating na natin ang gustong paroonan
Ito and tagumpay na ating inasam

Sikap ang ating pinuhunan
Lakas natin ay pagmamahal ang pinagkunan
Layunin nati'y magbigay kasiyahan
Tagumpay tayo ay sinuklian

Ipagmalaki ang tagumpay
Sanhi ng sayang walang kapantay
Isigaw nating sabay-sabay
Kaysarap maging Kapuso

Buhay ay lalong sumasaya
Kapag tayo'y laging magkasama
Mas masarap ang tagumpay
Kapag sa 'ting minamahal inaalay

Walang hangganan ang lawak ng langit
Sa ating pagpanhik walang makakapigil
Parang pangarap ating ng nakamit
Mas malayong bituin ang ating abutin

Isigaw nating sabay-sabay
Kaysarap maging Kapuso

Zombie Warlock Returns

Unbelievable!! The Zombie Boss before this one:

cut himself a check for salary in lieu of vacation (against the by-laws),  without informing anyone,
quit with no notice,
later tried to get unemployment from us as a fired employee instead of a quit employee,

de-trained Zombie Assistant as well as the two Hulks in the basement,
screwed up the billing and
almost got the power cut off by not paying bills for almost 300 units,
lied about his engineering qualifications so now we STILL are re-working the hot water system,

is back in town. I have seen him three times in three days. He lives in our neighborhood.

Has Zombie Warlock NO SHAME? Why am I asking myself this, after all that went before?

They sneak up, you know. This one likes to bake.  I am pretty sure his portly self recruited our portly Zombie Assistant with the use of Infected Madeleines--Zombie Fruit Tarts with Special Infusions--Flaky, Contaminated Croissants. Beware the Roast Beast au Jus!

He also wanted to have an affair. Beware the closed door!!  And now, since he is out and about, I must even beware the sidewalks and coffee houses!

So I am thrilled, just thrilled, that he is back.  So thrilled, in fact, that I applied for a concealed carry permit for my Zombie Smack Ray.  He cannot prevail! Something tells me he and Zombie Assistant are just yakking it up every lunch hour they both have off.  Hmmm, I wonder if those Fruit Tarts had an aphrodisiac in them. Maybe that is why Zombie Assistant had lap-band surgery.


Bzzzzzwhack! If he tries anything, anything at all.