Toycon Philippines 2015: Witness the Evolution of the Biggest Pop Culture

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The only reason why I go to McDonald's was because of the toys that come with every Happy Meal. I believe the fast-food is better off becoming a toy store so there will be a lot more happy people than obese.

Do you want to know why similar fast-foods became popular with the kids? It is because they designed their marketing strategies with the kids in mind. Those colorful mascots and equally vibrant interiors were specifically made to attract a child's imagination.

Take away all of those "kids  stuff" and their burgers won't sell.

Young or old, the fascination (or obsession and addiction) with toys as a pleasing eye-candy, a collectible, as a bragging rights trophy, or any other nerdy or geeky reason, will remain in everyone's heart.

What I really don't like (but always tempted to see) is to couple this fascination with lust for the opposite sex. The raging libido of young boys and men, who are the majority audience of toys, is a weakness that every creative outfit targets may it be online content, games, comics, magazines, film, or radio.

Admittedly, sex sells. This is why it will also remain as another motivating factor when selling the more adult-oriented toys. But it also seems the line is quickly thinning.

The Michelin Pilot Sport EV Reigns in Moscow

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Round Nine of the 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship took teams to the streets of Moscow after the extremely abrasive concrete taxiways of Berlin’s former Berlin-Tempelhof Airport on May 23.

Fine weather attracted a big crowd to the Russian capital’s famous Red Square, a setting which largely contributed to the success of Moscow’s first ePrix.

The layout of the track received positive praise from the drivers and played a role in the race’s magic, too. Imperfections are part and parcel of street venues and add not only to the show, but also to the challenge faced by the drivers, cars and tires. 

The varying grades of asphalt encountered in Moscow, not to mention the scars of repairs, sometimes on the racing line, painted road markings and drain covers all added to the complexity of their respective missions. The situation wasn’t helped by the hilly, bumpy track, but the teams’ MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV tires produced yet another polished performance.

Filipino Dishes You Must Try At Least Once

 

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Philippine cuisine is one that brings together cooking styles of Chinese, Malay, Spanish and American cuisine which are adapted to suit the taste and palate of the locals. Meals range from a variety of food styles including simple dishes as well as those prepared for festivals.

Here are a few Filipino dishes you must try at least once if you’re fond of Asian and Chinese Cuisine, and this will leave you asking for more:


Lumpia

This is how the Filipino egg roll is made and it makes for one tasty dish. It goes well as a snack and you can eat them fried or steamed. It can go great with a tangy salsa or vinegar sauce and if you plan on eating them raw and fresh you can mix up the flavour with some peanut butter to really get the zing.