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The Oscars 2010 Winners List

March 8th, 2010

Hurt Locker

Okay, so I summarized all the winners of tonight’s Oscar 2010 Academy Awards below. According to the reviews that I’ve read before the awards night, The Hurt Locker could possibly beat Avatar for the Best Picture awards! And they’re right! The Hurt Locker won! I also watched The Blind Side last night and Sandra Bullock deserves the Best Actress award! :) Here are the winners:

Best Picture: ‘The Hurt Locker’
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, ‘The Hurt Locker’
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, ‘The Blind Side’
Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, ‘Crazy Heart’
Best Supporting Actress: Mo’nique, ‘Precious’
Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, ‘Inglourious Basterds’
Best Film Editing: ‘The Hurt Locker’ (Bob Murawski and Chris Innis)
Best Visual Effects: ‘Avatar’ (Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones)
Best Original Score: ‘Up’ (Michael Giacchino)
Best Cinematography: ‘Avatar’ (Mauro Fiore)
Best Sound Mixing: ‘The Hurt Locker’ (Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett)
Best Sound Editing: ‘The Hurt Locker’ (Paul N.J. Ottosson)
Best Costume Design: ‘The Young Victoria’ (Sandy Powell)
Best Art Direction: ‘Avatar’ (Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair)
Best Foreign Language Film: ‘El Secreto de Sus Ojos’ (Argentina)
Best Documentary Feature: ‘The Cove’

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Timbaland, Jojo and Justin Timberlake Concert Live in Manila

March 2nd, 2010

Smart Buddy presents: “CHANGING LIVES” featuring TIMBALAND Shock Value Tour II with JOJO and special guest appearance by JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.

Timbaland, Jojo and Justin Timberlake will be in Manila this coming March 27, 2010, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds for a live concert! Seems like 2010 has really been a very big concert scene here in Manila! We are very blessed to have these wonderful artists perform here live! ;) Go grab your tickets now!

Ticket prices are as follows:
PhP 4,651.20 / 3,100.80 / 1,550.40 / 310.08

Timbaland Justin and Jojo

A Fund Raising Concert for the PLDT SMART FOUNDATION
Call TicketWorld for more details @ 891-9999 or visit their website at www.ticketworld.com.ph
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Earth Hour 2010 – Turn Your Lights OFF

March 1st, 2010

Light

Earth Hour 2010 is almost near! Turn your lights of this coming March 27, 2010 at 8:30 PM wherever you are in the world to show your support for action on climate change! Earth Hour was first started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. A lot of people in the world turned their lights off by that time to show their support on this global campaign on climate change. I wasn’t able to support this campaign last year but I’d definitely participate this year. There are lots of things this climate change do affect our planet. Lots of strange things going on. Just like what we are experiencing now in the Philippines, the El Niño phenomenon or ENSO. Floods, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and more. I feel like this world is falling apart little by little.

From [EathHour.org]:

In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.

You can support Earth Hour by:

  • Turning off your lights at 8.30PM on March 27
  • Showing your support and adding yourself to our world map
  • Adding Earth Hour widgets, logos and banners to your blog or website to help us spread the word
  • Talking about Earth Hour in your social network by updating your Facebook status, grabbing a Twibbon, tweeting about your support, and more
  • Get together with your friends and family, by hosting an Earth Hour party or holding your own candlelit affair
  • Rally your local council or community group to run an Earth Hour event for your community
  • Encourage your employer and workmates to take part in Earth Hour and make energy savings every day
  • Make an Earth Hour Lantern as a symbol of hope for the future
  • Be creative! Find a new way to mark Earth Hour and let us know all about it!

Will you turn your lights off on March 27?

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iBlog: The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit

February 18th, 2010

iBlog6: The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit

The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit is coming! It will be on April 16 and 17, 2010, 8am to 5pm at the Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman. And the good news is that REGISTRATION is FREE! :D

The Philippine Blogging Summit is an annual event started in 2005 by the Internet Society Program (ISP) of the U.P. College of Law. It is an open event for Filipino blogging community and newbies to discuss everything about blogging.

iBlog6 will be two days this year. The first day (April 16) is targeted for businesses and entrepreneurs wanting to understand how to tap blogs as a medium to promote their products and services. The second day (April 17) is meant to everyone interested about blogging. REGISTER NOW!

I didn’t get any chance to attend the previous blogging summit. I know I can learn a lot and meet new friends there but I just don’t have the chance to do so. I am not sure if I can attend on iBlog6 but I will try my best. Anyway, I don’t know if I can be considered as a blogger. :P

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Click Here To See The Event Details

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Owl City Concert Live in Manila

February 17th, 2010

Owl City Concert Live in Manila! Catch their first ever concert in the Philippines this coming March 14, 2010, 8PM at the SMX Convention Center – Hall 1 and 2. I am not a big fan of Owl City but I like their song “Fireflies.” Grab your tickets now by visiting Ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999. Also check out Owl City Official Website and Owl City Myspace Page.

Owl City Concert Live in ManilaCredit: Ticketworld.com.ph

Ticket prices are as follows:

Seat Location Price
VIP PhP 3,696 Standing
GOLD PhP 1,796 Standing
SILVER PhP 898.00 Standing
General Admission PhP 581.00 Standing

OWL CITY Live in Manila. March 14, 2010 (8:00PM) new confirmed venue is THE TRINOMA NORTH PARKING ROOF DECK.
For tickets call BigFish @ 632.7762 and 634.8238 or TRINOMA @ 901.3000 for questions and clarifications.

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Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight Will Not Happen

January 7th, 2010

Yes. You read it right. The much awaited fight in boxing history will not happen. The Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight will not happen.

Pacman-Mayweather fight will not happen

Manny Pacquiao’s promoters say his prospective bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is dead after a mediation session failed to resolve the fighters’ differences, scrapping what was likely to be the richest fight in boxing history.

The bout was slated for March 13 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, but Top Rank said late Wednesday night it couldn’t reach an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions, which represents Mayweather.

The promoters went into mediation on Tuesday to resolve their differences over drug testing for the fight. Both sides claimed every other detail for the fight had been decided.

The fighters apparently were close to a deal after the mediation, but subsequent discussions Wednesday led Top Rank to declare the fight canceled.

Source: [Yahoo News]

Many people expected and waited for this fight to happen. I even told to my self that I will definitely watch this on the big screen live. (if only can I fly to Vegas for this fight) I guess Mayweather is too afraid to fight Manny Pacquiao.

And there we are. Hurt. Depressed. Miserable.

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Happy New Year 2010

December 31st, 2009

Merry Christmas

Photo Credit: ritamd.deviantart.com

2009 has been a very great year for me. Even if I experienced a lot of difficult times, I still get to appreciate life and the people around me. There are lots of 2009 memories and lesson that I should be thankful for. First is having a very supportive family, friends, colleagues and even some person that I’ve known this year. Good health and good financial income is not that bad. One thing I regret this year is not having a very good relationship with God. I rarely go to church and sometimes forget to pray.

Anyway, 2010 is coming. And we must all say goodbye to 2009. Whatever wrong things that I’ve done in 2009, I wish I can make it up for 2010. I wish I can have a stronger spiritual relationship with God just like before. Live healthy, stay fit, make new friends, better opportunities, stronger relationship, earn MORE and spend less. :)

Salamat sa lahat!

Wishing you all a Blessed and Happy New Year! :D Stay safe guys!

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Merry Christmas To All

December 25th, 2009

Merry Christmas to everyone! :D God bless you all!

Merry Christmas

Photo Credit: lilhyperbabe.deviantart.com

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Pacquiao Mayweather Fight Lands in Vegas

December 23rd, 2009

Earlier today, news update came up regarding the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight come March 13, 2010. It will finally be at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And that’s my bet as well on where the fight will take place next year. The Dallas stadium didn’t get to win the bid unfortunately. Here’s some details about the news:

According to reports, the MGM Grand could generate as much as $28 million in live-gate sales. Also in store are 40,000 closed-circuit seats through MGM/Mirage properties, and at $100 a head could present a total package of $32 million.

And that’s enough to quash Dallas’ $25 million offer.

Pacquiao has fought six times at the MGM Grand, winning four (against Lehlo Ledwaba, Oscar dela Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto), losing once to Erik Morales and drawing once with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Mayweather, on the other hand, has fought six times at the MGM during his unbeaten run of 40 fights. His wins at MGM came against Gregorio Vargas, Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Dela Hoya, Hatton and Marquez.The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is expected to generate more than $100 million, and both fighters, guaranteed of at least $25 million each, could get as much as $40 million when everything comes in.

Pacquiao vs Mayweather

This is going to be a one hell of a boxing history again! :D I’m excited!

[Source: Yahoo News]

EDIT: The fight is now on hold because of some failed negotiations on the Olympic-style drug testing 48 hours before the fight where Pacquiao failed to agree. Freddie Roach said that Pacquiao is willing to comply with the strict drug testing standards but he won’t allow Pacquiao to have blood drawn 48 hours before the fight.

Read more of the story here.

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20 International Artists Live in Manila – THEN & NOW Concert Series!

December 9th, 2009

This is it. The much awaited Concert Series to be held first time I guess in the Philippine music scene! The THEN & NOW Concert Series by IMG Live! 20 International Artists are all set to perform Live in Manila this coming February 6, 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds! I first heard this news on Good Times at Magic 89.9 where they interviewed T.Q. over the phone and I was looking for some resources on the internet about this event but this is the only time that I found one.

Anyway, Seems like early 2010 is a very big concert break for all Filipinos! First comes, the Ne-Yo Concert in Manila January 2010, then Paramore Concert in Manila come March 2010, then we have The Killers Live in Manila 2010! This is really a big blast! :D I can’t wait to see this one of a kind concert series here in the Philippines! Back to the Then & Now Concert Series, All 20 international recording artists who shared their hits with us from late 80’s. 90’s and up to present will perform their hit songs live onstage! Some of the featured artists includes: Baby Bash, TQ, Frankie J, Jojo, Tracy Chapman and many more! :)

Frankie J

Frankie J

Jojo

Jojo

Here’s an overview of the featured artists for the Then & Now Concert Series:

Tracy Chapman. She’s won Grammies and all kinds of special honors, and is one of those artists that made it cool to be socially aware. Best known for her hits “Give Me One Reason”, “Baby Can I Hold You”, “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” and “Fast Car”.

Frankie J. Accomplished R&B singer-songwriter-producer Frankie J is made famous by his songs “Don’t Wanna Try”, “Obsession (No Es Amor)”, “How To Deal”, “Suga Suga” (with Baby Bash), and his own cover of “More Than Words”

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