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The maid who poisons then steals

Jo — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:57 +0000

I have seen the news last week on tv. This is the latest scam people who want to be rich at once have come up with. At first, I thought this maid was working alone. It was reported that her business has gone down the drain so she had to resort to this kind of crime. She’d poison everyone in sight and then she’ll take everything with value. After being captured, she confessed that she was just a part of a syndicate. She also revealed the one who was making the plans.

This maid has done this to four families already. One of the victims appeared on tv and was very angry. The victim revealed that the said maid poisoned three members of his family. These three are going in and out of the hospital for quite some time now since the poison inside their bodies is really hard to remove.

I hope this will serve as a warning to all people who immediately accept maids. Be careful when selecting people who will work for you.

Fate/stay night

Jo — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:59:09 +0000

I was not doing much this week so I decided to watch the anime series Fate/stay night. Though it’s an old anime, I was still eager to finish it after watching episodes 14-17 on cable. I was lucky that a friend of mine was able to make a copy of the whole series.

The story is about individuals who were involved in something they call “The Holy Game”. They are also considered as masters who can summon a legendary hero each. These heroes will serve as servants for the masters. Each master must defeat the other six to obtain the holy grail. The holy grail can grant any wish. Shiro Emiya, the protagonist in the story along with his servant Saber have to overcome a lot of obstacles and decide which path to take.

For those who have not seen Fate yet, I recommend you to watch it. The story is very entertaining and unique. Though I was not happy with the ending, I can still say that Fate is one of the best anime series I’ve ever watched.

A big change

Jo — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:52:51 +0000

I thought it would not be a big deal if our internet connection was cut. I’m currently unemployed so I have no means of stopping it since my uncle is the one paying all the bills and I am just one big leech. It is really hard to lose both parents. I hate the fact that I am relying on others for everything. It is really hard to find a job nowadays. I will be able to update the blog only every weekends since that is the only time I will be able to access the internet. I visit my gf every weekend and luckily she has what I need… an internet connection!

I also decided to move all my showbiz topics to another blog (http://ayumicrea.blogspot.com) because most of the readers here are foreign and they cannot relate with most of the topics. There once was a foreigner who commented on one of my posts and boldly said that even though she has no idea what the post was about, she will still comment on it.

Peace out! ^_^

My first time in Trinoma

Jo — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:09:57 +0000

My girlfriend and I went to Trinoma or Triangle North of Manila (for those who don’t know, Trinoma is a mall) yesterday together with my girlfriend’s older sister and brother. Her brother also brought his seven-year-old daughter, Elaine. I was a bit surprised because she was avoiding my gf. Usually, when she sees my gf, she’d kiss and hug her right away. I think my presence bothered her. She was jealous because I was with her aunt. Her brother wanted to buy Wheatgrass. Unfortunately, we were not able to find the store inside Trinoma which sells the said plant.

After that, we split into two groups. My girlfriend and I went to the grocery store while the other group went to the toy section. They finished earlier than us so they ate dinner while waiting for us. We went straight to their location after we have finished. We browsed the food court thoroughly and ended up ordering squid and tuna sisig. We thought the tuna and squid sisig would be delicious but we were wrong. The frozen fish sisig that my gf usually buys in the market tastes better than what we ordered. We should have ordered something else. After eating, my gf’s brother took us to my gf’s place. After saying their goodbyes, my gf’s niece hugged and kissed her. Her niece was okay again. Maybe she got used to my presence since I was with them for a long time and was somehow convinced that I was a good guy, hehe.

Heartburn

Jo — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:10:52 +0000

A few weeks ago, my friend was confined in a hospital for a day due to heartburn. I did not know what heartburn means so I researched about it. Despite its name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. It is so called because of a burning sensation of the breastbone where the heart is located although some heart problems do have a similar sensation to heartburn. Heart burn according to wikipedia is is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone usually associated with regurgitation of gastric acid. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Initially, I thought what happened to my friend was severe since the word “heartburn” is kinda scary. After talking to him, I learned that it was not really a big deal. It was a big deal to him though since the doctor strongly ordered him to stay away from citrus, drinks that contain caffeine, sweets and of course fat. I felt sorry for him a bit since these were the things he loved the most. He loves his health more so he just followed the doctor’s orders without hesitation. I hope I don’t end up like him.

The magic of Japanese songs

Jo — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:45:44 +0000

I’ve been a fan of American and European songs for years. My attention back then was solely focused towards English songs. When I was still in high school, I accidentally became addicted to Ranma 1/2 which was shown daily on RPN-9. I never thought I ‘d like songs with lyrics I did not understand. I was surprised that Ranma 1/2’s opening and ending songs had a great impact on me. I started to like songs from anime series! Slowly, my crave for Japanese songs became more like an addiction. I did not care whether or not the song is from an anime series anymore. I remember saving songs using a cassette recorder. When the song is about to be played on tv, I just push the record button. By doing this, I was able to make my own compilation of Jap songs.

I still listen to English songs every now and then but I still prioritize Jap ones. I really can’t explain everything in detail why I’m more on Jap songs, but I am sure of one thing. Whenever I listen to japanese songs, I suddenly think of things. It’s like I am daydreaming. Sometimes I suddenly imagine that I’m the lead character of a certain anime or I’m doing a jutsu or transmuting a thing into another thing, just like in Full Metal Alchemist. I can’t get that feeling from English songs. Maybe that is why I like Jap songs more. Weird huh?

Joey resigns from Manila Bulletin

Jo — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:53 +0000

Joey de Leon resigned from Manila Bulletin since it is the sister company of Balita. A column by Dindo Bellares in Balita’s July 29 issue said that Eat Bulaga!’s show in L.A. was a flop. Joey did not like the article since it was a lie according to him. Dindo also revealed that a GMA-7 executive was the one who told him about the flop. This statement placed Joey’s anger to a higher level. He now wants to know the identity of that GMA-7 executive. In exchange for that information, he will give Dindo two airplane tickets to US, may it be first-class or business-class, in any hotels in America for a week and five thousand dollars pocket money if he will reveal that person’s identity. Joey also told the world that if he sees Dindo in GMA-7 territory, he will resign from GMA-7 as well.

Joey emphasized that he hates liars and cheaters.

Brutal killing of animals

Jo — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:58:20 +0000

I’ve seen how butchers kill animals in one of GMA-7’s shows. These heartless people brutally slaughtered the animals. They used thick steel pipes to bring down horses by strongly striking them on the head. Some animals were burned to death. There were also some who kicked, punched and turned pigs upside down before killing them. Some even slice ears of pigs while they are alive. The pigs were screaming like hell when their necks were being sliced. I’ve read that pigs have the strongest sense of feeling among animals so they suffer a lot when they are slaughtered. Although there are a lot of producers who does not give a damn about animals and their feelings, there are some who still consider that these animals can feel. A certain slaughter house uses electricity so that they will not feel a thing while being slaughtered.

Producers of meat should always think of ways to lessen the pain the animals are experiencing when being slaughtered. Although they are not humans, they too can feel. I believe there are laws on slaughtering animals so they should follow the rules. Concerned sectors of the government should strictly look out for people who are violating these laws. I really felt sorry for the animals who were brutally slaughtered. I somehow felt their pain. I hope producers of meat who would be able to read this will do the right thing from now on.

No Pinoy was hurt in LA quake

Jo — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:30:45 +0000

A magnitude-5.4 earthquake shook Los Angeles, California before dawn Wednesday (Manila time).

Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Claro Cristobal said Manila has instructed its consulate in LA to coordinate with Filipino-American communities in the area.

“As of 9 a.m., we have received no report of any Filipino affected by the quake,” Cristobal said in an interview on dzBB radio, citing initial reports from the Philippine consulate general there.

“It is good news that as of this time we have not received reports of Filipino casualties,” he added.

He revealed that DFA ordered the Philippine consulate there to be in constant touch with Filipino-American organizations in the LA area for reports on Filipinos’ condition there.

There were no initial reports of serious damage or injuries from the magnitude-5.4 quake.

Source: GMANews.TV

TV Ratings (July 25-28): Kapuso still dominates Mega-Manila ratings

Jo — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:17:44 +0000

July 25 (Friday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 11%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 10%

Marimar (GMA-7) 14.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.8%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19.6%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.8%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 17.7%; Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 19.8%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 13.4%

Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) 18.3%; El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) 17.3%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 13.3%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 12.8%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 16.3%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.4%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 22.5%

Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 35.1%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 22.9%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 39.1%; Iisa Pa Lamang(ABS-CBN) 22%

Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) 31.6%; My Girl (ABS-CBN) 21.9%

Dalja’s Spring (GMA-7) 20.2%; Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) 19%; Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 16.9%

Daboy Sa ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 10.8%; Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 15.8%

Saksi (GMA-7) 9.9%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.2%

July 26 (Saturday)

Non-Primetime:

Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) 9.1%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 21.6%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.6%

StarTalk (GMA-7) 11.1%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 11.2%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 17.6%; Cinema FPJ (ABS-CBN) 14.9%

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 19.7%; That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN) 14.3%

Primetime:

Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) 23.4%; Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) 18.7%

Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 26.1%; Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) 23.9%

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 25.5%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 21.4%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 19.4%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 15.9%

Songbird (GMA-7) 8.1%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 10.1%

Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 6.9%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (GMA-7) 3.6%

July 27 (Sunday)

Non-Primetime:

Bakbakan (ABS-CBN) 9.3%; Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) 12.6%

SOP (GMA-7) 16.2%; ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 14.1%

Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 12.4%; Dear Friend (gma-7) 13.9%; Your Song (ABS-CBN) 14%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 14.1%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 12.1%

Primetime:

Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 24.5%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 19%

Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) 24.1%; Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 23.8%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 23.9%; Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) 22.1%

All Star K (GMA-7) 21.7%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 16.4%

Ful Haus (GMA-7) 12.9%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 17.7%

SNBO (GMA-7) 11.9%; Sunday’s Best (ABS-CBN) 10.3%

July 28 (Monday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 9.2%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 9.4%

Marimar (GMA-7) 14.7%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.6%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19.9%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.9%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.7%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 13.7%

Breaking News: SONA (GMA-7) 18.3%; News Patrol: SONA (ABS-CBN) 13.9%

Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 17.8%; Pinoy Dream Academy Uberture (ABS-CBN) 11.2%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 16.8%; Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 18.5%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 30.1%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 37.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 24.7%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 42.5%; Iisa Pa Lamang(ABS-CBN) 25.1%; My Girl (ABS-CBN) 21.4%

Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) 31.9%; Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) 21%

Dalja’s Spring (GMA-7) 19.6%; Artificial Beauty (ABS-CBN) 11.4%

Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 13.5%; Saksi (GMA-7) 10.3%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8%

Source: PEP