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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Las Flores: The Spanish Restaurant with a Catalan Twist

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Hola! Are yored of the usual stuff?

How about trying something different for your drinks and have it served in very unusual mugs, jars and other extraordinary containers served with your authentic Spanish cuisine - with a touch of Catalan influence.

You might have already learned way back in grade school that a great deal of our culture in the Philippines has Spanish influences. The Philippine culture, including the food that we eat and most especially how we cook it, owes a great deal from our Spanish neighbors.

However, it was actually a surprise for me to see that most of the meals served at the Las Flores Spanish Restaurant were creatively served to us. Most of the dishes were served on different plates and all the specialty drinks had their unique glasses or jars. The food and drink tasting revealed that all food and drinks, including the dessert, served to our group were appealing to our taste.

“@CarlosCeldran found guilty of the crime of "offending the religious feelings.”

So only Catholics have the right to be offended? How about atheists who (not all) are often getting grilled in mass. They don't have the right to be respected for their opinion?

This is ridiculous! I'm a Catholic and I'm pretty sure Jesus believed in forgiveness and tolerance. I was expecting our priests to make an effort to converse with Mr. Celdran but this is plain vindictive. Getting people jailed for expressing themselves is something a zealot would do. Strangely enough, this is similar to what Herod did to John the Baptist.

I don't think that's the issue, though. If you feel offended by anyone, you are free to go to the courts and sue anyone.

The Catholic Church has too strong links to the government. America is heading down that path now if I recall.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Heys Luggage : Puerto Galera Photo Shoot with A Heavy Duty Bag

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Who says a luggage can only be used for air travel? Heys Luggage - was the star at our Puerto Galera boat ride. My Heys luggage has the best seat in the boat - the front.

Can you see my Heys travelling luggage that I brought with me to Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro?

Its filled to the brim with all my stuff that will be used for a product photo shoot - tough and reliable even via road or boat travel.

There would be always be times when you really need a heavy duty and dependable luggage where you can put in as many possible items for a task that requires you to carry a lot of equipment, materials and other stuff. You would need a tough luggage to weather all the bumps and bruises - and even the threat of getting wet especially on a trip that requires you to take on a one and a half hour of boat ride from the Batangas pier all the way to the island paradise called Puerto Galera.

Apparently, the sumptuous medium-rare steaks are not the only dishes that's great at Chops Chicago Steakhouse..

You also have to try their Dark Chocolate Cigars for a heavenly dessert experience that comes with their Executive power lunchset meals - also includes the Soup of the Day, Caesars Salad, and of course, the main dish - Wisconsin Tenderloin!

http://www.wheninmanila.com/chops-chicago-steakhouse-offers-a-powerlunch-fit-for-a-king/

Hurry and visit them now at the 4th level of Greenbelt 5 in Makati.

Yum yum yum!!!

Western Digital Announces Q2 Revenue of US$3.8 Billion and Non-GAAP Net Income of US$513 Million, or US$2.09 Per Share

Western Digital Corporation reported revenue of US$3.8 billion, hard-drive shipments of 59.2 million and net income of US$335 million, or US$1.36 per share for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 28, 2012. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was US$513 million or US$2.09 per share.1 In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of US$2.0 billion, net income of US$145 million, or US$0.61 per share, and shipped 28.5 million hard drives. Non-GAAP net income in the year-ago quarter was US$358 million, or US$1.51 per share.2

The company generated US$772 million in cash from operations during the December quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of US$3.8 billion. During the quarter, the company utilized US$146 million to buy back 4.2 million shares of common stock. On Dec. 3, the company declared a US$0.25 per common share dividend, which was paid on Dec. 26.

“We are pleased with our December quarter results, reflecting outstanding execution and value creation by our HGST and WD teams,” said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer. “In an environment marked by continued macro economic uncertainty, soft PC demand and inventory rebalancing by our customers, we continue to manage our business by focusing on those variables that we control, allowing us to generate better than expected revenue and profitability and strong cash generation.”

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Boeing Boeing Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

BOEING BOEING is the classic '60s sex comedy hit of errors that won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Bernard, a playboy juggles three fiancées, all flight attendants, with careful planning and the reluctant assistance of his housekeeper. But weather delays and the invention of a faster Boeing jet send his elaborate love life into chaos.

Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a bumpy ride as you laugh out loud with the audience at this theatrical masterpiece brought to you by Repertory Philippines as they celebrate their 76th year with a theater season opener BOEING BOEING, the classic '60s sex comedy based in a bachelor's pad in Paris. The show started last January 5 and is running until February 17, 2013.

Read more here:

http://www.wheninmanila.com/boeing-boeing-a-very-naughty-sex-comedy-with-a-pinoy-twist/

Cherry Mobile is getting aggressive in their campaign on Android Phones, and now their latest offering is the Omega with 5.2 inches 5 point Capacitive Touch Screen and run on the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The Omega is the first smartphone from Cherry Mobile to run the latest 4.1 Jelly Bean, besides that most of it's tech specs are the same with their other products. Although the 512MB ROM is a bit low it should have been equipped with at least 1GB ROM, I'm sure there are a lot of Android fans out there that is a bit disappoint on this.

Cherry Mobile OMEGA Tech Specs:

SIM Slot: Dual SIM
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Processor : 1GHz Dual Core
Camera: 5MP (main); VGA (front)
Dimensions: 152.3 mm x 80 mm x 11 mm
Screen Size: 5.2 inches 5 point Capacitive Touch Screen
Internal Memory: ROM: 4GB; RAM: 512MB
Memory Expansion: microSD, up to 32GB
Battery Capacity: 2300mAH
FM Radio: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
USB Port: Yes, micro USB
Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS: Yes
3G/HSDPA: Yes
GPRS/EDGE: Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light

The Omega is another great alternative if you want a phone with big screen and running the latest Android OS at only Php 6,699 it's fraction of the premium brands like Samsung Galaxy 3. The Omega is now available on all Cherry mobile Kiosk and stores, you can get it on Black, White colors.

Labaw Donggon: Ang Banog ng Sanlibutan

The Ateneo ENTABLADO, a Socio-Political Organization of the Ateneo De Manila University aims to raise awareness of the existing realities through theatrical performances.

In celebration of their 30th Season they are showcasing an ethnic Filipino epiko through contemporary music and dance in its season-ender Labaw Donggon: Ang Banog ng Sanlibutan. A musical-drama adaptation written for the stage by Dr. Nicanor Tiongson and directed by Dr. Jerry Respeto.

ENTAmabuhay!

I believe everyone likes to travel every now and then, especially those who are adventurous and curious to explore new sights, culture and tradition. You can only appreciate the wonders of our world by going around and discovering different places, along with the food, the traditions, and the people.

If given the opportunity I would prioritize travelling the Philippines, but would of course would not hesitate and think twice if given a chance to go on a trip outside the country.

TRAVEL Magazine, the lifestyle publication for passionate adventurers, launches its TRAVEL NOW campaign, with a 4-day photo exhibit at the Fashion Walk of Greenbelt 5. The exhibit runs from January 24-27, 2013 and features local and foreign ‘bucket list’ destinations and sights with quotes from Pinoy celebrity adventurers on why they TRAVEL.

This might just kill entrepreneurship in the country..

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will hold operators of buy-and-sell websites liable for any entrepreneur who makes money online without first registering with the bureau and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

“We will file cases against sellers who fail to issue receipts and pay taxes, but we will also file cases against the websites which provide such service,” BIR Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares said.

She said website operators engaged in buy and sell are similar to that of mall operators that allow entrepreneurs to lease a commercial space in their establishments.

#readmore
BIR: We can go after Sulit, AyosDito and YOU for unregistered, untaxed online sales
http://www.interaksyon.com/infotech/bir-we-can-go-after-sulit-ayosdito-and-you-for-unregistered-untaxed-online-sales

Just when everything gets cooler then government pull off yet another "disappointer".

'Sadly' enough this is not the Government creating a new law. If they did, we always had the Supreme Court as option.

This is merely an influential person who has made bullying the budding online sector her preferred occupation. Even sadlier [sic] is that lack of competence does not make Ms. Henares impeachable.

you guys can organize a forum with other players and possibly BIR to drum up info and clarification on matter. Lots of small sellers here aside from the platform companies.Just like FOI, people need to band together. For Ebay US they impose at least a ceiling - USD20K per year or more than 200 listings before a seller can be taxed. It's also the responsibility of the seller to apply the tax on the purchase, not eBay. They also have compliant tax computation software for sellers. Just some thoughts. I sell online intermittently and was planning to relaunch my store.

DCOM will be having a meeting this Friday to discuss this. Our goal is to get the major players on the same page and engage with BIR.

Hope we can have a public forum open to sellers also.

Everything seems vague. Will they also ran after people who sell their old stuff online? I think the BIR is barking at the wrong tree. They should start running after those who benefit from gov't. services without paying taxes.

Buy and sell websites are classified ad services. They are no mall that sellers "rent" space from. So lame of BIR to pass the burden to website owners.

*credits to the online peeps