An Objective Eye on #LazyNurses

Local TV Host Nicole Abas Dayatan is currently the talk of the town following her #lazynurses rant in Facebook.

On September 20, Nicole said she was "pissed" with the medical staff and the doctor attending her niece who was admitted Friday due to high fever. She mentioned Madonna and Child Hospital and called it a "hospital that had no respect for her (niece's) well-being and humanity." According to a reliable source, her niece was later transferred to another hospital. Nicole complained that they were "kept getting passed back and forth" by the nurse on duty, whom she described as "way batasan" which means ill-mannered in vernacular. The name-calling came after they were apparently told to give the kid a sponge bath to cool down her fever.

Now, I understand where all the hostilities are coming from being a registered nurse myself. However, I would hate for this to completely blow up and become another "Amalayer" incident. So let's just take a couple steps back and try to see the situation objectively.

Considering the situation at the ER, I assume that Nicole's niece went through the Triage (Triage is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition). And with high temperature (fever) being the primary symptom, I would assume Nicole's niece could have been classified as a Green (They will require a doctor's care in several hours or days but not immediately) or a Yellow (Their condition is stable for the moment but requires watching by trained persons and frequent re-triage, will need hospital care (and would receive immediate priority care under "normal" circumstances) which would explain how the nurses handled the situation.

Now, was this properly explained to Nicole and her niece? Were the expectations set correctly by the medical staff involved? Or were they really just given the "Don't worry, we're texting with the him" comment?

I would agree that this matter could have been handled by Ms. Dayatan more discreetly and professionally. However, remember the Cotabato incident and take a step back for a moment and put yourself in her shoes -- helpless with a sick loved one on your arms -- can you really blame her for what she did?

I know we all love a good ol' stone throwing as much as the next guy, especially if the recipient is a media personality and this one is no exception.

A Day with Yassi

I had the chance to work with one of the most successful car model slash FHM babe a couple of months back and it was a privilege to do so. I think the most notable thing working with a professional model is the ease of work in the photographers part. Yassi Benitez already knew how to work the camera having been in front of the lens for quite some time now.

For this shoot I used 2 cameras, my ol' dependable work horse Nikon D7000 with the 50mm 1.8D and my Fuji X100s. Continuous LED lighting was used the entire time sponsored by Macy's Camera Shop. The position of the LED lights were numerously changed throughout the shoot but for most of the time they were used as main and back lights. Here's how it was setup:

For this shoot, it was my Fuji X100s who took the spotlight. It's amazing picture quality and dynamic range were amazing that my SOOC (Straight-Out-Of-Camera) images needed less-to-none post processing. Here are the takes on that shoot and you can be the judge: 

 

And here are some of the post-processed ones:

And this one was taken with the Nikon D7000 with a 50mm 1.8

For more photos of Yassi, please check out my website at Girome Medio Photography

Poetic License to Kill (for the lack of a sensible title)

I recently enrolled myself in an English Proficiency review class for an exam needed in my visa application. This is my second English proficiency class since I graduated from the academe; the first one being my training class on my previous job. However, I'm still amazed how much I have forgotten the rules on basic English.

The Ugly Guy's Guide to Baking

I guess this is a sequel to my highly infamous post "The Ugly Guy's Guide on Getting Girls" that almost made the headlines. So, supposing you already have a nice girl with you and you want to keep her around for a little much longer. And we all know that nothing impresses the ladies more than a guy who knows his way in the kitchen. But sad to say we can't all be chefs and bakers. So here's a little something you can cook up for that special someone and it'll only take you less than 10 minutes to prepare.

You're Under Arrest Mr. Medio!

So as most of you guys who have been following this blog for a while now know, I used to post videos and links of the episodes of Glee, Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and Nikita. And as you may have noticed, my updates on these shows have been absent.

TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles

Arguably the best Pinoy movie (special effects wise) I've seen so far, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is dubbed as the most anticipated movie of the year boasting of special effects at par to Avatar and Lord of the Rings. The entire movie was said to have been shot behind a green screen inside an abandoned warehouse that provided the dark mood of the film which, basing on the trailer, had some influences in HDR.

Why Not Give the Cybercrime Act a Chance?

A trending topic circulating around Juan's cyberspace lately is the implementation of the Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Facebook alone is flooded by status messages voicing out their concerns and people 'black'-ing out their profile pictures as a sign of protest against the said act. It makes me wonder how many of these netizens have actually read the entire act before joining the protest band wagon. Wipe that silly grin off your face and read it HERE.

Agents, Aliens, and Magnanakaws

Have you ever felt you were smarter than everyone else because you understood a movie that a lot did not? Spongebob, a friend of mine, thought he was as smart as the Wachowski brothers because he got The Matrix at first viewing. And another friend really believed that the 2010 science fiction/action heist film Inception by Christopher Nolan was all about child birth. Immaculate Inception?

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I just watched the Bourne Legacy last night I knew I should not have put my hopes up too high. It was like watching the same Bourne movie all over again only without Matt Damon. I already got bored during the first 10 minutes of the movie. Things only got a bit interesting during the Manila sequence and I have to admit it was a little  impressive. It almost didn't look like they were shooting in the Philippines which led me to ask why we can't produce the same cinematography and fight choreography in our movies.

The Ugly Guy's Guide on Getting Girls

Let's face it; we all can't be Coco Martin or Derek Ramsay. And while all the good looking guys are out there getting laid, you're somewhere in your mama's basement collecting men's magazines growing calluses in your palms. Don't even deny it. Brother let me tell you, you can change all that as I have.

Since you're reading this I would have to assume you're one ugly muthaf***r and just like you, I wasn't blessed with awesome genes (no offense to my parents) as well. I'm not tall. I have pimple marks all over my face. I have a mediocre-built body. I have a patch of naked skin on top of my head that looks a helipad for flies. And my face will never even launch a paper boat. To put it simply, I am just horrendous as hell.

BUT... (And not to brag) I have lost count of the women that I have been with over the past years.

And, since I have retired from that life, I just want to give my contribution to society by sharing my "not-so-secret" secrets to you guys. It's about time you finally take your share of that booty pie! The tips that I am about to tell you are fairly basic and simple - but most importantly full proofed as based on my actual experiences.

Disclaimer: The tips below are to be used generally to get any girl that you want. However, I have to say that this does not include picking up one in a bar. Picking up a girl in a bar is something so elementary you'd only need money and booze to get into any girl's pants. Plus, everyone looks "good" in a bar it's like fishing in an aquarium.

Confidence
This is the first and most important thing that you should have. And I do emphasize on 'MOST IMPORTANT' because without this everything else is useless. Yes, I do understand that it’s hard to be confident when even you scare yourself in front of the mirror but it's the only way to go.

Without the looks, you got to find a way to be confident about yourself. I am just lucky to have parents who tell me I look handsome even though I know it was, I guess, part of their obligations as parents to say so.

I am not going to tell you how to grow balls, that's Dr. Phil's department. But for starters, try to look at your condition as something interestingly unique or a weird mutation of some sort and you might even end up with some good stories you can use later on. If you're really struggling on this part, try getting some self-help books or go see a shrink. Bottom line is, start feeling good about yourself no matter how hard it might be. If you're not going to feel good about yourself, who else will right? Remember, bras get undone to a confident man. A word of caution though: Be careful not to mistake confidence with arrogance. The latter can get you a slap on the face.

Good Hygiene
This is the second most important item to remember - always keep a good hygiene. You're already ugly; don't add insult to injury by being sloppy. Take a bath. Brush your teeth and shave. Trim those nasty nose hairs. Get a haircut. Acquaint yourself with deodorants and splash some cologne or perfume. Nobody likes a smelly person much more a smelly ugly person. Dab on the right perfume and you'll have girls flock over you like bees on honey.

My father was a very good looking guy (I think I got my genes from the neighbour) and he always smelled good. I could still smell his perfume on the road ten minutes after he has gone to the office. People always complimented him on that. The time I started liking girls, I wanted to emulate my pops by spraying (almost bathing) myself with the cheapest cologne I could find. And even then, whenever I was around with girls they would tell me how good I smelled and asked me what I was using. One conversation led to another and everything else was history.

Avoid body odours. At any time of the day, whenever you feel like you already smell like a donkey then you probably are. Do not be ashamed to ask a friend (an honest friend) if you already are starting to stink. Then try and freshen up again.

Look the Look, Walk the Walk
Now this is the third most important idea to remember and it’s a combination of both confidence and good hygiene. This is the time to put those men's magazine to good use. Go over the style and grooming section and check out the latest on men's fashion. I'm not saying to gay it up or go metro sexual. Throw away those baggy pants you've been wearing since high school and leave those shorts on the beach. Try something more casual that will show you're an independent and confident man ready to sweep any girl off her feet. With this one, remember that it’s not how you want to look but it’s how girls would want you to look. Practice the art of posturing. Do not slouch and always keep eye contact.

Personally, during casual days I would wear something like a dark jeans, long sleeved polo shirt rolled up to the elbow, and leather shoes. During formal occasions, the right coat and tie never goes wrong with me. But it really doesn't matter what you are wearing as long as it’s a perfect fit. No oversize shirts unless you just got circumcised and please stay away from body fitting shirts -- even a good looking guy can hardly pull that one off.

Be observant and Learn to Research
Since you're abominable, do not risk going directly to a girl and asking for her number. Here's an example:

When I was reviewing for my nursing exam, I used to study in this cosy little cafe and I always noticed this girl on the table next to mine. She had this big round eyes and pixie cut hair that made her look like an anime character. She was reading books on the constitution, law, and political science I figured she might be a law student.

So the following day after I got my coffee from the counter I stopped by her table and (innocently) said, "Hi, I'm sorry to disturb you. My name is Girome, and I noticed that you're reading criminal law. Are you reviewing for the bar exam?"

And then she looked up and said, "Oh, I'm still in my second year in Law school".

"That's impressive. I'm reviewing for my nursing exam as well and I find nursing law quite challenging. Good luck with your studies", I replied, smiled and went back to my table. When I was about to leave, I dropped by her table and said, "Hi, I'll go ahead, by the way, I'm sorry I wasn't able to get your name"

"I'm Janice, and you're Girome right?" she said. "Yes I am. Nice knowing you Janice. I'll go ahead. Enjoy the rest of your day". And then I left.

The next day, Janice and I talked. The day after that, we shared the same table. A couple days more, we were already sharing something else.

That’s how it’s done. Be observant to the little details. Throw in some subtle compliments every now and then and NEVER rush things! Keep your pace; be sensitive to the right timing. And be a good listener.

With the social media nowadays, you have it easy on you pal. Google the girl's name and you'll probably get her Facebook page. There you can already find everything there is to know about your target. Her likes and dislikes, her favourite movie, the songs she listens to. Who her last boyfriend was and why it didn't work out. It's a stalker's paradise. But then again, this is for your research.

Be Part of a Group
Specifically a group who gets laid the most. I think this is pretty much a given. When I didn't have my car yet, I joined this online bull board forum ran by a local FM station. I think I got to know (more than usual *wink*) five girls from there. When I already had my car, I joined an auto club and the girls rained like Sendong I finally lost count. What I can remember though is that there's an awfully lot of Michelles in the city. So say bye-bye to your Magic Card friends and your online gaming buddies and start befriending actual people.

Learn the ONLY Pick Up Line You Should Use
Now considering you already did your research and you’re ready to pounce on your prey, there is only one line that works all the others are crap:

"Hi, my name is (your name)..."

That single line shows that you might be butt ugly but you're got the balls big enough to introduce yourself. And girls do love playing with balls *wink*. Keep it short and simple.

Points to Remember:

• Be observant and sensitive to what the girl likes and act on it. Be a cautious manipulator if needed. I once knew a girl who loved romance novels. During the course of one our conversations I told her my girlfriend just died that I was so devastated and didn't know if I could move on. She got really sad and asked how she can be of help. I told her I just wanted someone to lean on and with a little bit of drama, I got to do more than just leaning *wink*.
• When dealing with a group of girls, move your way up by starting on the least beautiful one. This will make the most beautiful one wonder why you didn't go for her and make you a little bit more interesting. Plus, by starting on the least beautiful, you'll going to be cutting down your losses once you get rejected. When I was still with my crew in the auto club, I knew this group of local models who were hanging around with us. Guys always went to the prettiest one who was Candy, so the least pretty one Allie was always left in the corner with the other friend Honey – who wasn't bad looking as well. So while the guys hover over Candy, I made my move with Allie, then after I went for Honey, and finally went for the home run who was Candy. Of course, it took a bit of time but its all part of the chase.
• Prepare to get rejected -- a lot. This is a fact. But then again, learn from your rejections and move on. Strictly no crying. Like what the cliche says: There's a lot more bitches in the sea.
• Observe the 24 hour rule. When you already have the girl's telephone number, wait for 24 hours until you can call her. Calling her before that time will make you look like a desperate twat. And take note: CALL her. Leave the texting to the kids.
• Observe the Once-A-Week Rule. Do not sleep with a girl two days in a row. Keep at least a week before you tap that ass again. Sleeping with the same girl in succession will make you look desperate, clingy, and out of options. Remember, unless you want to buy the cow, you got to keep them thinking that you're the MAN!
• Always observe the proper after-sex etiquette. If you're at home try to bring her some coffee or breakfast in bed. This will not only make you a real gentleman but also will guarantee you another round in that pound. If you're in a hotel, please DON'T let her pay the bill. Drive her home or get her a taxi. And another awesome tip: Ask her where she lives, give 200 pesos (estimated fare anywhere within the city unless she lives in another province) to the taxi driver and instruct him to bring her to the address she just told you. You then tell the girl not to worry about the fare since you already took care of it. This will not only let you know where she lives, but more importantly this will make you look -cool and totally in-charge. In girl talk: YUMMY
• Exercise. This will build up your endurance and stamina to keep you going and going and going and going and going and going. Once I hooked up with an Angel Locsin look-alike I had to pull an all-nighter it felt like I got ran over by a truck the following day.
• Ladies First Always. Hold your climax. Observe the 3 is to 1 rule. Let the girl climax first 3 times before you blow yours. Moreover, learn the art of foreplay. A girl is like an engine, it takes a while for her to heat up. So learn to use all the other parts of your body. It's amazing what you can do with those 10 fingers.
• Don't sleep or smoke after sex. Normally, men tend to fall asleep after sex. Fight the urge to doze off. Instead, engage yourself to a little bit of pillow talk. This will not only make you look like a sensitive stud but also allows your manhood to rest for the next round. Booyah!
• Being an ugly ass sonofagun that you are, these tips I just gave you will help these girls overlook your 'uniqueness' and instead focus on what an amazing lover you are. And you know girls, they talk. And when word spreads, there might be a time you're not going to be looking for girls anymore; they're going to be looking for you.
• Unless you’re riding a Kawasaki Ninja or a Honda CBR 1000cc, leave your Mio at home. If you don’t have a car, you’re way better off with a taxi.
• Improve your sense of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself. This will not only show the confidence that you have to joke about yourself but most importantly you might end up amusing the girl up to her room.
• Finally, always be safe. Buy a fresh pack of condoms and throw away the one you've been keeping in your wallet wishing for the right time. That one probably already expired along with your wish. Seriously, always be prepared. You can’t be too sure what nasty diseases you might acquire or worse, you’re going to end up with a bunch of little ugly kids running around town.

So there you go. For my fellow less-beautiful brothers, those are some tips you might want to keep in mind next time you meet a girl that you like. Though some of these tips may work for those looking for a long-time relationship (specially the basics), but I can only vouch their effectiveness on one-night-stands and/or friends-with-benefits situations.

Again, let me just say that I am already retired from this lifestyle but if you have any questions, or examples you might want to ask, hit me up on the comments section. Happy hunting you sexy beast!

Note: The name of the girls mentioned above are not their real names for privacy purposes.

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A Real-Life Analysis of the Rurouni Kenshin Sword Techniques

Since the Rorouni Kenshin (Samurai X) live action movie is almost here, here's something that might perk your interest more.

According to Lawrence Eng Ph.D., a social scientist and Otaku studies scholar (and martial artist), the sword techniques portrayed in the anime had strong realistic elements, pushed beyond their normal limits and taken to their extreme. After exploring some of the techniques of Rurouni Kenshin, Dr. Eng made an analysis on their real world fighting applicability.

Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu
Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, practiced by both Himura Kenshin and Hiko Seijuro, is a full-featured style with many techniques to accommodate many different fighting situations.

Ryu Tsui Sen
Being a downwards slash from the air, this technique is not very practical since most normal human beings can't jump as high as Kenshin can. It might be useful, however, if you are already higher than your opponent and are jumping down to attack.

Ryu Tsui Sen - Zan
This technique is similar to Ryu Tsui Sen, but performed by thrusting the sword downwards instead of slashing with it. It suffers the same flaw as the former technique: you're not usually going to be that much higher than your opponent.

Hi Ryu Sen
This is a surprise attack where you thrust your sword out of its scabbard and hit your unsuspecting opponent with the butt end of the sword. I could actually see this technique working in real life. Note the limitations of the technique, however. You have to be very close to your opponent for the technique to be reliable. Also, if you miss, there's the possibility that you'll lose your sword. Disarming oneself before a sword duel is not a good idea.

Ryu Kan Sen
The aspect of this technique where one sidesteps a thrusting attack and attacks the opponent's weak side is technically very sound, and is a common principle across many martial arts. The main problem I see with Ryu Kan Sen, however, is that it is often performed with a spin. After Kenshin sidesteps the oncoming attack, he spins 180 degrees and slashes at the end of the spin. Generally, spin moves are dangerous because they expose your back to your opponent and it takes longer for your attack to reach the target. Only if your opponent has committed heavily to his attack, like a strongly forward-moving thrust (gatotsu, anyone?), would it be even vaguely safe to spin. In my opinion, it would generally be better to sidestep the attack, and slash without spinning. Keep your enemy in front of you at all times and make your attack as quickly as possible. Kenshin probably got away with the spin technique because of his godlike speed.

Ryu Kan Sen - Tsumuji
I'm not positive I can visualize this technique in real life, since it requires one to move towards your opponent, twist around his attack, and then slash him when he's within range. I suppose the closest thing I can think of is to move under and slightly off to the side of the attack while it's coming towards you, and twist the body upwards while slashing upwards. The technique I just described seems fairly reasonable from my point of view. You're dodging the attack, the opponent is in front of you at all times, and you're not wasting any motion before slashing.

Ryu Sou Sen
This technique involves attacking all nine target points on your opponent's body in quick succession. While such a blitzkrieg attack could be attempted (and even successful) in real life, I don't think a normal human is fast enough to pull it off like Kenshin can.

Ryu Sou Sen - Garami
This technique attacks a single point over and over again in rapid succession. In real life, I suppose one could slash or thrust at the same spot of an opponent over and over again. However, you'd have to be really fast and ready to defend yourself if your opponent manages to defend your predictable barrage of attacks.

Ryu Shou Sen
This technique is to counterattack aerial attacks. Since aerial attacks probably aren't forthcoming, this technique might not be very useful in real life.

Dou Ryu Sen
One cuts the ground with this technique and uses the force of the cut to throw up rocks and dirt at the opponent, distracting him as a setup for a more powerful technique. In real life, I suppose you could use your sword in much the same manner, but I get the feeling you might be cutting lines in the ground more so than throwing up dirt and rocks. Furthermore, I don't know if I'd want to risk damaging my blade by dragging it across and into the ground.

Sou Ryu Sen
Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu is most famous for its battou-jutsu (sword-drawing) techniques, and this is one of them. Sou Ryu Sen is a double attack battou-jutsu. The initial sword draw and slash is followed by a slash using the scabbard. It's a simple but seemingly effective and clever technique. I like it a lot.

Sou Ryu Sen - Ikazuchi
If I like Sou Ryu Sen, I like this variant even better. Instead of attacking with the sword first, you attack with the scabbard first, and then draw the sword and attack second. Just make sure you are able to draw your sword quickly and reliably after the first hit.

Kuzu Ryu Sen
Hiko Seijuro's coolest technique, Kuzu Ryu Sen involves striking all nine of your enemy's target points simultaneously. Unless you have the speed of a god, this technique is best left to the anime professionals.


Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki
The succession technique of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu also happens to be a form of battou-jutsu. Like Sou Ryu Sen, it's simple yet remarkably clever and effective. In my opinion, Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki (with its leading left foot) is technically very sound. I think there are two major reasons why it is special and deserving to be the succession technique of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu:

1. Surprise Factor
It easily makes sense that leading with the left foot results in a slightly faster attack on the draw, since the sword is closer to the opponent than if one led with the right foot. Beyond speed however, the technique has an element of surprise to it--most swordsmen do not perform a left foot-leading battou-jutsu. Why not?
In the anime, it's mentioned how leading with the left foot is dangerous because one might cut one's own leg on the upswing if the technique is performed improperly. This is true, but I think there's an even more important reason why opposing swordsmen don't expect the left foot to lead on the draw, and that's the fact that most sword-drawing techniques tend to be high-to-low, as opposed to low-to-high (like the Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki). For high-to-low slashes, a right-handed swordsman would invariably lead with the right foot because the full follow-through of a high-to-low slash ends with the sword more on the left side of the body than the right side, so one wouldn't want the left leg in the way of the down swing. Since most swordsmen are used to encountering high-to-low slashes on the draw, they'd find it surprising that one would lead with the left foot.

2. Efficient Utilization of Body Mechanics
Leading with the left foot instead of the right completely changes the body mechanics of the technique (a low-to-high slash on the draw). The technique becomes much stronger. In boxing, for example, it would be the difference between a jab (attacking with the lead hand) and a cross (attacking with the rear hand), the cross being much stronger. Or from a baseball perspective, it'd be like a right handed pitcher pitching with his right foot forward versus pitching with his left foot forward. Punching or pitching with the hand opposite and rear of the leading foot is much more powerful because it allows for greater torque, with the whole weight of the body behind the movement. Notice that Kenshin's succession technique is not weak and jab-like. In fact, it's strong enough to lift his opponents into the air.

In addition, the motion of making a full step forward with the left foot is stronger than the motion of shuffling one's right foot forward. When Kenshin performed this technique against Aoshi, his left foot left cracks in the ground!

And very importantly, leading with the left foot makes the second part of the succession technique possible. With the right foot forward, one would have to spin a full 360 degrees in order to make the second slash. On the other hand, leading with the left foot, one only has to spin 180 degrees, which is much faster.

Source: http://www.cjas.org

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RUROUNI KENSHIN Trailer 2

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The Jinri Experience

Per definition, Gravure a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate. How this got adapted and redefined to the Japanese language is unknown. In Japan, Gravure is considered a form of art whereby a pre-teen or teen female idol poses for clothed, semi-clothed, or nude pictures in various positions and costumes. The pictures are published in magazine form, featuring only this female model and no others.

And according to photographer Jay Tablante and I quote, "Sadly though, these girls (Gravure Idols) are usually Japanese, thus destroying the fantasy of the so-pretty-yet-so-normal girl who could be living right next door. For us, they have remained mere downloads, but they have never been familiar faces. Well, not until now."

The Jinri Experience is the country’s first ever gravure book, featuring arguably our best example of an emerging “idol”: radio DJ, model, FHM Philippines columnist, and cosplayer Jinri Park.

The Jinri Experience was launched last August 5 and now available in National Bookstore. Truly one experience you don't wanna miss!

For signing schedules, refer to the first photo below. And please -- autograph signing of underwear is strictly prohibited.

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Bane Should Just Growl

Just a few thoughts about a couple of movies I’ve seen recently.


THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - For a guy with a breather mask on, Bane just talks too much. If you close your eyes, I swear he sounds like a mumbling Darth Vader. Subtitles please! 4 stars out of 5. Watch it online HERE.


AMERICAN REUNION – Jim and Jim’s Dad’s awkward conversations just became too awkward to watch and not because they worked but because they flopped. This is why some movies should never have sequels. 2.5 stars out of 5. Watch it online HERE.


DARK SHADOWS – Just proves that when it comes to movies, never put too much faith on the actors and the director. 3 stars out of 5. Watch it online HERE.


TED – Two words: Freakin’ Awesome! 5 stars. Watch it online HERE.



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Man of Steel Official Trailer

Warner Bros finally released the trailer for the new Superman movie. And being an avid Superman fan myself, I just can't help but question a few details in the trailer. First, why is Clark Kent bearded? And second, why is there a marina and a fishing boat in Smallville? Or is that in Metropolis? I know Christopher Nolan wants this to be as realistic as possible (same as what he did with the Dark Knight Trilogy) but how realistic can you really go with a super-powered flying alien?



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Blood+ with Jane Frances Chiong

After looking at my portfolio and reading comments from friends, I realized that I had too much fashion and glamour in my photos. This is when the idea of doing cosplay shots first came into consideration. I have also been a fan of Jay Tablante, one of the best cosplay photographers in the country, and after studying some of his work and got inspired by them I went and tried my luck in doing an action shot with model Phaulyn Lock.





The photo shoot we had with Phaulyn started as a casual fashion shoot but at the end of the day when the sun was already setting, I dabbed some red lipstick over Phaulyn's cheek to resemble a bloody cut and had her posed with a friend like a kick-ass lady Bruce Lee! When the photos came out, I was overwhelmed with all the positive comments and feedback I received from it. And that's what pushed me to pursue the Blood+ shoot.

The decision of doing Blood+ as the concept shot was actually suggested by my good ol' loyal padawan DeNelicious. According to her, since my 'followers' (aherm!) are already used to seeing sexy and beautiful girls in my portfolio, it would be advisable to make the transition, well, easier on the eyes. So after hours of online research and sleeping (hoping I'd get the answers from my dreams), we finally decided to have the character of Saya from Blood: The Last Vampire (based on the anime Blood+). A sexy sword-yielding schoolgirl, Saya ought to do the job for us.

It took us 3 weeks to plan and completely execute the Blood+ photo shoot. After browsing my friends list in Facebook, I found cosplayer Jane Frances Chiong and I thought she would be a perfect Saya. Luckily for us, Jane already has a schoolgirl outfit from her previous cosplay gigs and with some minor alterations it was made to look like costume from the movie. Now, all that was lacking was the sword.

Luckily, a friend of a friend of a friend of mine knows a friend who has a friend who makes cosplay props (thats a lot of 'friend', I know). The guy was highly recommended and we ended renting a carefully crafted wooden katana from him.

Now, with the model, the costume, and the props all set to go, the only thing needed to be finalized were the scenes to be shot. I was also starting to  have second thoughts if I would be able to pull them off with the humble set up that I have. With doubts lingering over my already messed up head, I went to find inspiration from Jay Tablante's photos, and after going over some of them I finally conjured enough courage to ask him for advice. And amazingly, I received a response from him! And this is what Jay said:

Hi Girome:

Whether you use alot of lights or natural light, it doesn't really matter. What matters more is the idea you have in mind. That idea would then dictate your lighting, situation, etc... 

Get your idea down-pat first before anything else.




Boosted up with my new found mantra, idea's came flowing in and after another week of preparations and finalizations, Blood+ with Jane Frances Chiong was a success! Here are the photos:










I would like to thank all the people who helped with this project most specially to Jane Frances Chiong for being such a good sport and an awesome model. Also to DeNelicious for her constant support and ideas that helped with the overall success of the project. Thanks to Mr. Alan D. Kazagami for the almost-realistic looking katana. And finally, thanks to my self-proclaimed mentor Jay Tablante - now, if only you would take me as your padawan.





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Gaga Over Gaga: The Hypocritical Truth

Lady Gaga will be having a two-night concert in the country on May 21 and 22 and a religious group along with a number of 'concerned' parents are wanting to have the artist banned in the Philippines. She's being called the "anti-Christ" for her provocative songs and soft porn-like music videos, such as the song Judas, which many agrees is an insult to Christianity.

I'm not a fan of Lady Gaga (she's too eccentric for my taste and too weird for my stomach) but I believe Pinoys are being to hypocritical about this. While they crucify Lady Gaga for this:

What about these?

Mochalicious?

No Father No?

The Chief Justice on Trial?

Rapist/Murderer not guilty?

I am sorry?

And my personal favorite...

Ex-President/Convict Running for Mayor in 2013?

And who did you say we were banning? Really...

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Why Jessica Sanchez Will Never Be The Next American Idol

Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez is currently one of the top 4 contestants in America's most popular singing competition American Idol. Being the second Filipino to have reached this level in the competition (next to Jasmine Trias who was the third place finalist on the third season), Jessica has created a hype even greater than that of Trias as she actually has a real chance of winning the contest. 

When the judges saved Sanchez from the elimination moving her up to the top 4, it was evident that they truly recognized her talent and potential as an artist. And after giving her a standing ovation for her performance of 'And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going', Sanchez sealed herself as one of the American Idol favorites. 

But sadly, the American Idol competition is more than a singing and talent contest. For the most part, it is a popularity contest among others (thus most of the weight of the eliminations comes from the viewer's votes). This is why Sanchez, even with her undeniable talent, can never be the next American Idol even when it's is true that every Filipino (including the half-Filipino, 1/4-Filipino, 1/8-Filipino, has a Filipino ancestor, and have dated a Filipino from the internet) from the DHs to the immigrants are supporting Sanchez by flooding Fox with votes. 

But consider this, even when it seems that we are slowly invading the US, the Filipino community is only .8% of the country's total population. Now, since we are Pinoy and its (ab)normal for us to own 2 or more phones, let me stretch this a little bit more. Allow me to include all the other Asian minorities and the Hispanic community in the US (since Sanchez if half Mexican) that comprise 15% of the total population. With an approximate total of 20% of the US population voting for Sanchez, the other 80% can still crush her like a bug in a windshield. And this is even a long stretch. 

It is without question that Sanchez has what it takes to be on top, but we have already witnessed that being the next American Idol is more than being the best singer in the group. Season 8's Adam Lambert was obviously a better performer than season winner Kris Allen but because he confessed that he was gay he ended up in 2nd place. I guess a lot of girl voters got disappointed with this revelation and decided to ogle at Allen instead. This might be true, since season 2 winner Ruben Studdard beat Clay Aiken by a small margin considering that Aiken supposedly led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale. I supposed during the finals Aiken's girl fans realized he was to gay to be true. And true enough, he admitted he was.

Please don't get me wrong though, I am not pointing this out to belittle our gay brothers and sisters. I just wanted to allude that wherever you go, may it be here in the Philippines, or much more in the US, there will always be the issue of minorities and discriminations. It's always easy for us to say 'why not?' but do you really think with all honesty that America is ready for an Asian American Idol?

As a Filipino I understand our fixation in claiming all that is Pinoy no matter how minute the relation is. Maybe it has something to do with our inferiority complex as a people or our colonial mentality (blame the Spaniards -- by the way why aren't they called like that anymore?) no one really knows. Being a third world country we try to live vicariously through the success of our "kababayan" who have made it big in the world. That is why we love Nicole Scherzinger, Tia Carrere, and Lou Diamond Philips since they all have Filipino blood. This fascination often mistaken/cloaked as national pride leads me to speculate that if Bin Laden had pinoy blood we would have taken credit for that too. Noticed how we whispered our I LOVE YOUs to Reomel Ramores and Onel de Guzman. 

But wait, let me go back to my point, I am a Filipino and Jessica Sanchez has all my support but until the world can see beyond the color of a skin, I really don't think that she will be the next American Idol.

But then again, I almost failed college statistics so my math could be flawed and maybe Jessica Sanchez can still win this thing. If so, then we will have yet another celebrity to brag about as a nation. And probably we can ask Jessica to lullaby China and have Manny and Lou Diamond kill them in their sleep. And that's how to end the Scarborough dispute. Just a thought.

Sources:

http://www.indexmundi.com/united_states/ethnic_groups.html
http://names.mongabay.com/ancestry/ancestry-population.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2142187/American-Idol-2012-Jessica-Sanchez-Joshua-Ledet-earn-rave-reviews.html 




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The Avengers Psychological Profiles

News is that The Avengers took in over 200 Million Dollars in its first two days kicking Harry "Gay" Potter to the curb. I recently encountered an article suggesting that Earth's mightiest heroes are not the perfect role models as they seem to be. Here is a psychological profile the 5 members of The Avengers team.

The Incredible Hulk - Intermittent explosive disorder 


 Bruce Banner has more than just a penchant for temper tantrums. The psychological manual DSM-IV defines IED as: "several episodes of impulsive behavior that result in serious damage to either persons or property, wherein the degree of the aggressiveness is grossly disproportionate to the circumstances or provocation." Sound familiar? In other words, you get huge, turn green, smash things, and run around in purple pants. The Avengers use The Hulk's IED as a weapon. They encourage him to blow his top so that "Hulk Smash". This is called enabling and it's wrong.

Thor - God Complex


In the Marvel Universe, Thor isn't really a god like he is in Norse mythology. He's really just a super-powerful blond bo-hunk that gains strength and a limited immortality by eating magical apples. I could go around swinging a hammer all day and calling myself a god if I had the help of magic apples. People with a god complex feel that they are above the rules and can do whatever they want. Thor's arrogance was so bad that his father Odin banished him from Asgard to teach him humility. Maybe this rejection by his father is why he overcompensates by playing god.

Iron Man - Narcissistic Personality Disorder 


Tony Stark is the man inside the Iron Man suit and he might be the most dangerous guy on The Avengers team. He is a classic example of someone suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, also known as extreme arrogant douchebag disease. Symptoms include: "Reacting to criticism with anger, shame, and humiliation; tends to exaggerate their own importance, achievements, and talents; requires constant attention and positive reinforcement in others; obsessed with oneself; trouble keeping healthy relationships." Yup. That's Tony Stark. He displays every single one of these traits in the video clip below. Why is he the most dangerous? Someone who wants to rule the world and has unlimited money and resources? That's a recipe for disaster.

Captain America - Body Dysmorphic Disorder 


Steve Rogers' problem lies along the same spectrum as anorexia, bulimia, and whatever the hell is wrong with The Situation. Rogers was a weak, skinny, runt living in the Lower East Side of NY back when it was a tough neighborhood and had less American Apparels and wine bars. He was obsessed with his weak and sickly body. All he wanted was to be ripped. This was before you could just 'roid up and drink that protein stuff the sell at GNC to get big. So, he agrees to go through a dangerous life-threatening procedure to become America's secret weapon against the Nazis. Much like anorexics will put their lives in danger to achieve their desired body, Rogers was also willing to die to be a "gorilla".

Nick Fury - Antisocial Personality Disorder 


Also known as a cold-blooded sociopath. Much like the rest of The Avengers, he uses his insanity for good...but he's still a ruthless murderer. Do you think Nick Fury spends his nights thinking about all the people the members of S.H.I.E.L.D and The Avengers kill? Nope. The DSM-IV defines APD as: "Repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest; deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure; reckless disregard for safety of self or others; lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another". Doesn't that sound like that cycloptic badass?




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from the Heart

It was Denelicious who first introduced me to Julie Anne San Jose through here Youtube cover of Nikki Minaj's "Superbass". It had almost been a year since then until last February 18, 2012, we had the chance to see her in person on her benefit concert entitled "from the Heart". The concert was held at the St. Theresa's Auditorium Cebu City. Part of the proceeds went to the Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung Charitable Foundation Inc. with funds directed solely for Operation Smile Cebu.

The event was a success. Julie Anne sang her famous covers including "A Thousand Years", "Price Tag, and "Superbass" among others. And one of the highlights of the night was when she sang her version of the Cebuano song "Bisan Pa" by Wet Slipperz. Local artists The Wonngoys, Sinulog Idol 2nd Runner-up Mark Seville, and Dance With Me Kris also performed with Julie Anne during the concert.

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Remembering Whitney

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