Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
QC gov’t airs plea for proper trash disposal
Quezon City authorities asked households Thursday to coordinate directly with their respective barangay officials if garbage trucks fail to collect their household wastes in their areas on time.
Fernando quits MMDA ahead of schedule
MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando vacated his post Thursday ahead of the scheduled offi
cial turnover set next week following the unscheduled arrival of Malacañang’s appointed official as his replacement, leaving employees and officials of the agency surprised.
Ampatuan Jr. surrenders
The mayor of Datu Unsay town in Maguindanao, Datu Andal Ampatuan, Jr., turned himself in to the government through Presidential Adviser on Mindanao Affairs Jesus Dureza Thursday, four days after the mass killings of 57 innocent people in Maguindanao.
GMA to keep friendship with Ampatuan family
There will be no special treatment given to the Ampatuan political clan amid its alleged involvement in the massacre in Maguindanao even though PGMA is inclined to keep her friendship with them.
A hero’s welcome for ‘Kariton’ educator
CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida Jr. is back in the country to continue his pioneering and noble mobile education advocacy.
Simple Christmas parties urged
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus urged the entire Department of Education (DepEd) community to hold simple Christmas parties.
Alaminos waste program lauded
A visiting Indian expert on zero-waste programs in rural tourist destinations lauded the efforts of Alaminos City in Pangasinan due to the significant drop in the city’s solid waste generation.
Biazons to switch places in 2010 elections
Senator Rodolfo Biazon and son Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon are swapping places in the May 2010 elections.
ASDI denies irregularities in C-6 toll-road project
The Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development, Inc. (ASDI) denied allegations from residents affected by its Daang Hari-South Luzon Express Way Road Link Project of improper relocation practices and building procedures.
Holiday traffic starts to build up in areas near QC malls, main roads
Barangay officials asked the Quezon City government to maintain enough traffic force on critical areas as traffic congestion starts to swell at the vicinity of shopping centers a few weeks before the holidays rush.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: mb.com.ph
Heart denies quarrel with Jericho's current girl
Actress Heart Evangelista denied recent allegations that she had pestered Jericho Rosales's girlfriend with text messages.
Death threats keep Krista from returning to RP
Krista Ranillo and her family have claimed receiving death threats over issues linking her to Manny Pacquiao.
Claudine Barretto jumps ship, signs with GMA-7
Actress Claudine Barretto has left her home network of 17 years, ABS-CBN, to sign with rival station, GMA-7.
Gina Alajar poises to throw counterpunch
Gina Alajar is considering taking legal actions against those she alleged had “unauthorized usage” of her Facebook status message.
Ranillo family serves statement on Manny-Krista issue
"We appeal to our media to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting."
Efren Peñaflorida’s CNN moment airs Friday
It was truly one moment of rare national pride when our very own Efren Peñaflorida was named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year last Saturday.
Win big for supporting your Flawless candidate
While some of the candidates of the search for the next Flawless endorser are up for glory, their supporters get a chance to win big money.
Lucy Torres plans to have ‘Sweet Life’ in politics?
Lucy Torres-Gomez will have to soon embrace a taxing life in politics when campaign season officially opens next year.
Freddie Aguilar not coddling kin wanted by police
Guitarist-singer Freddie Aguilar of “Anak”-fame is not coddling his sister’s son, Jason Ivler, who is being implicated in a murder.
Shirley Halili-Cruz dancers off to Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Hectic is an understatement to describe the activities at the Shirley Halili-Cruz School of Ballet.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Orcollo beats Kaplan, enters Round-of-64
MANILA – Filipino cue master Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo beat “giant killer” Thomas Kaplan of Poland, 9-5, to barge into the round-of-64 of the World Ten Ball Championship on Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Archers relinquish PCCL crown
MANILA – Following his worst finish in the UAAP, Franz Pumaren’s final game with the De La Salle Green Archers becam
e a more bitter pill to swallow.
Nadal crashes out, Soderling crushes Djokovic
LONDON – Rafael Nadal will not be carrying home any fond memories from his trips to London this year after he became the first player to be knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals Wednesday.
Allen Iverson announces NBA retirement
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Allen Iverson, a 10-time NBA All-Star who guided Philadelphia to the 2001 NBA Finals, announced plans to retire in a statement released on a website.
Dillinger leads Texters past Gin Kings
MANILA -- Talk ‘N Text toppled Barangay Ginebra, 87-72, to bounce back from a sorry loss Wednesday night in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Pacquiao tested free of steroids
MANILA – Seven-time world champ Manny Pacquiao has tested clean following his sensational win over Miguel Cotto, despite accusations made by Floyd Mayweather Sr. that the Filipino boxer “used performance-enhancing drugs.”
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Christopher John "Chris" Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an Academy Award-nominated American producer, writer, director and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass and the film adaptation of New Moon from the series of Twilight bo
oks.
Early career
Weitz began his film career as a co-writer on the 1998 animated film Antz. He followed this with work on various sitcoms such as Off Centre and the 1998 revival of Fantasy Island. In 1999, he and Paul directed and produced American Pie, which became a major box office success. Chris would return as executive producer on the film's two theatrical sequels. In 2001 he directed his second film, the Chris Rock comedy Down To Earth. The following year the brothers co-wrote and directed About a Boy, which earned them an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Golden Compass
In 2003, Weitz was hired to direct New Line Cinema's adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, The Golden Compass, after approaching the studio with an unsolicited 40-page treatment. He was subsequently invited by director Peter Jackson to visit the set of King Kong, in order to gain insight into directing a big-budget film and advice on how to deal with New Line. In 2005, Weitz announced his departure from the film, citing the enormous technical challenges involved, and the fear of being denounced by both the book's fans and detractors; he was subsequently replaced by British director Anand Tucker. Ironically, Tucker left the project in 2006 over creative differences with New Line, and Weitz returned to the director's chair after receiving a letter from Pullman asking him to reconsider.
The film was released in 2007 and was met with mixed reviews. Its U.S. grosses have been described as disappointing in relation to film's $180 million USD budget, although it was a "stellar performer" outside the U.S. with a "stunning" box office likely to hit $250 million. When questioned about a possible sequel, New Line studio co-head Michael Lynne said that "The jury is still very much out on the movie..."Although the second and third screenplays have been written, the economic recession, the fact that New Line recovered only 25% of their funds (accompanied by a refusal to comment any further), and protests from religious groups it appears that subsequent production for the series is at a standstill.
Other projects
Weitz has produced a number of films including In Good Company and American Dreamz, both of which were directed by his brother, Paul. His current projects include a live action adaptation Michael Moorcock's Elric saga, which he enjoyed as a child. Weitz's Depth of Field production company will create the films as a potential trilogy for Universal Pictures. In a May, 2007 interview with Empire magazine he announced that he had met with Moorcock, who trusted him with the films, and described his wish for Paul to direct the film.
Weitz has also occasionally worked as an actor, playing the lead role in the 2000 comedy film Chuck & Buck and a bland suburbanite in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
On December 13, 2008, he was confirmed as directing the sequel to Twilight, the film adaptation of the novel New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 21:29-33.
He taught them a lesson. "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
scrumptious • \SKRUMP-shus\ • adjective
: delightful, excellent; especially : delicious
Example Sentence:
To celebrate their first Thanksgiving in their new home, Ilene and Paul prepared a scrumptious feast for 12 guests.
Did you know?
First appearing in English in 1830, "scrumptious" is a mouth-watering word that is used to describe what is delightful and delectable. It probably originated as an alteration of "sumptuous," and it carries the elegant and wonderful connotations of its parent. ("Sumptuous" derives via Middle English from the Latin verb "sumere," meaning "to take or spend.") British author Roald Dahl had some fun with “scrumptious,” and created a delightful coinage, when he inserted the infix “-diddly-” into the word to make “scrumdiddlyumptious,” the word that chocolate magnate Willy Wonka uses to name his best-selling treats in his novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964).
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of LIfe
Icecream
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" my son asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes." Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Umamin
Junior: Dad…may gusto akong aminin sayo…bakla ako dad…
Tatay:Â Ssshhhh!!! Wit ka loud baka ma-hear tayo ng mudra mez!!!
Kapag tayong dalawa lang, keri mo akong tawaging mother!
Basketbol
DADDY:Junjun wag ka ngang babakla-bakla kundi magugulpi kita
Junjun:Dad,Mom pupunta po muna ako sa basket ball court
DADDDY:Wow astig ka na ngaun
Jun jun:Mommy nakita moh po ba ung pompoms ko
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
QC gov’t airs plea for proper trash disposal
Quezon City authorities asked households Thursday to coordinate directly with their respective barangay officials if garbage trucks fail to collect their household wastes in their areas on time.
Fernando quits MMDA ahead of schedule
MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando vacated his post Thursday ahead of the scheduled offi
cial turnover set next week following the unscheduled arrival of Malacañang’s appointed official as his replacement, leaving employees and officials of the agency surprised.Ampatuan Jr. surrenders
The mayor of Datu Unsay town in Maguindanao, Datu Andal Ampatuan, Jr., turned himself in to the government through Presidential Adviser on Mindanao Affairs Jesus Dureza Thursday, four days after the mass killings of 57 innocent people in Maguindanao.
GMA to keep friendship with Ampatuan family
There will be no special treatment given to the Ampatuan political clan amid its alleged involvement in the massacre in Maguindanao even though PGMA is inclined to keep her friendship with them.
A hero’s welcome for ‘Kariton’ educator
CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida Jr. is back in the country to continue his pioneering and noble mobile education advocacy.
Simple Christmas parties urged
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus urged the entire Department of Education (DepEd) community to hold simple Christmas parties.
Alaminos waste program lauded
A visiting Indian expert on zero-waste programs in rural tourist destinations lauded the efforts of Alaminos City in Pangasinan due to the significant drop in the city’s solid waste generation.
Biazons to switch places in 2010 elections
Senator Rodolfo Biazon and son Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon are swapping places in the May 2010 elections.
ASDI denies irregularities in C-6 toll-road project
The Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development, Inc. (ASDI) denied allegations from residents affected by its Daang Hari-South Luzon Express Way Road Link Project of improper relocation practices and building procedures.
Holiday traffic starts to build up in areas near QC malls, main roads
Barangay officials asked the Quezon City government to maintain enough traffic force on critical areas as traffic congestion starts to swell at the vicinity of shopping centers a few weeks before the holidays rush.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: mb.com.ph
Heart denies quarrel with Jericho's current girl
Actress Heart Evangelista denied recent allegations that she had pestered Jericho Rosales's girlfriend with text messages.
Death threats keep Krista from returning to RP
Krista Ranillo and her family have claimed receiving death threats over issues linking her to Manny Pacquiao.
Claudine Barretto jumps ship, signs with GMA-7
Actress Claudine Barretto has left her home network of 17 years, ABS-CBN, to sign with rival station, GMA-7.
Gina Alajar poises to throw counterpunch
Gina Alajar is considering taking legal actions against those she alleged had “unauthorized usage” of her Facebook status message.
Ranillo family serves statement on Manny-Krista issue
"We appeal to our media to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting."
Efren Peñaflorida’s CNN moment airs Friday
It was truly one moment of rare national pride when our very own Efren Peñaflorida was named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year last Saturday.
Win big for supporting your Flawless candidate
While some of the candidates of the search for the next Flawless endorser are up for glory, their supporters get a chance to win big money.
Lucy Torres plans to have ‘Sweet Life’ in politics?
Lucy Torres-Gomez will have to soon embrace a taxing life in politics when campaign season officially opens next year.
Freddie Aguilar not coddling kin wanted by police
Guitarist-singer Freddie Aguilar of “Anak”-fame is not coddling his sister’s son, Jason Ivler, who is being implicated in a murder.
Shirley Halili-Cruz dancers off to Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Hectic is an understatement to describe the activities at the Shirley Halili-Cruz School of Ballet.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Orcollo beats Kaplan, enters Round-of-64
MANILA – Filipino cue master Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo beat “giant killer” Thomas Kaplan of Poland, 9-5, to barge into the round-of-64 of the World Ten Ball Championship on Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Archers relinquish PCCL crown
MANILA – Following his worst finish in the UAAP, Franz Pumaren’s final game with the De La Salle Green Archers becam
e a more bitter pill to swallow.Nadal crashes out, Soderling crushes Djokovic
LONDON – Rafael Nadal will not be carrying home any fond memories from his trips to London this year after he became the first player to be knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals Wednesday.
Allen Iverson announces NBA retirement
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Allen Iverson, a 10-time NBA All-Star who guided Philadelphia to the 2001 NBA Finals, announced plans to retire in a statement released on a website.
Dillinger leads Texters past Gin Kings
MANILA -- Talk ‘N Text toppled Barangay Ginebra, 87-72, to bounce back from a sorry loss Wednesday night in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Pacquiao tested free of steroids
MANILA – Seven-time world champ Manny Pacquiao has tested clean following his sensational win over Miguel Cotto, despite accusations made by Floyd Mayweather Sr. that the Filipino boxer “used performance-enhancing drugs.”
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Christopher John "Chris" Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an Academy Award-nominated American producer, writer, director and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass and the film adaptation of New Moon from the series of Twilight bo
oks.Early career
Weitz began his film career as a co-writer on the 1998 animated film Antz. He followed this with work on various sitcoms such as Off Centre and the 1998 revival of Fantasy Island. In 1999, he and Paul directed and produced American Pie, which became a major box office success. Chris would return as executive producer on the film's two theatrical sequels. In 2001 he directed his second film, the Chris Rock comedy Down To Earth. The following year the brothers co-wrote and directed About a Boy, which earned them an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Golden Compass
In 2003, Weitz was hired to direct New Line Cinema's adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, The Golden Compass, after approaching the studio with an unsolicited 40-page treatment. He was subsequently invited by director Peter Jackson to visit the set of King Kong, in order to gain insight into directing a big-budget film and advice on how to deal with New Line. In 2005, Weitz announced his departure from the film, citing the enormous technical challenges involved, and the fear of being denounced by both the book's fans and detractors; he was subsequently replaced by British director Anand Tucker. Ironically, Tucker left the project in 2006 over creative differences with New Line, and Weitz returned to the director's chair after receiving a letter from Pullman asking him to reconsider.
The film was released in 2007 and was met with mixed reviews. Its U.S. grosses have been described as disappointing in relation to film's $180 million USD budget, although it was a "stellar performer" outside the U.S. with a "stunning" box office likely to hit $250 million. When questioned about a possible sequel, New Line studio co-head Michael Lynne said that "The jury is still very much out on the movie..."Although the second and third screenplays have been written, the economic recession, the fact that New Line recovered only 25% of their funds (accompanied by a refusal to comment any further), and protests from religious groups it appears that subsequent production for the series is at a standstill.
Other projects
Weitz has produced a number of films including In Good Company and American Dreamz, both of which were directed by his brother, Paul. His current projects include a live action adaptation Michael Moorcock's Elric saga, which he enjoyed as a child. Weitz's Depth of Field production company will create the films as a potential trilogy for Universal Pictures. In a May, 2007 interview with Empire magazine he announced that he had met with Moorcock, who trusted him with the films, and described his wish for Paul to direct the film.
Weitz has also occasionally worked as an actor, playing the lead role in the 2000 comedy film Chuck & Buck and a bland suburbanite in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
On December 13, 2008, he was confirmed as directing the sequel to Twilight, the film adaptation of the novel New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 21:29-33.
He taught them a lesson. "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
scrumptious • \SKRUMP-shus\ • adjective
: delightful, excellent; especially : delicious
Example Sentence:
To celebrate their first Thanksgiving in their new home, Ilene and Paul prepared a scrumptious feast for 12 guests.
Did you know?
First appearing in English in 1830, "scrumptious" is a mouth-watering word that is used to describe what is delightful and delectable. It probably originated as an alteration of "sumptuous," and it carries the elegant and wonderful connotations of its parent. ("Sumptuous" derives via Middle English from the Latin verb "sumere," meaning "to take or spend.") British author Roald Dahl had some fun with “scrumptious,” and created a delightful coinage, when he inserted the infix “-diddly-” into the word to make “scrumdiddlyumptious,” the word that chocolate magnate Willy Wonka uses to name his best-selling treats in his novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964).
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of LIfe
Icecream
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" my son asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes." Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Umamin
Junior: Dad…may gusto akong aminin sayo…bakla ako dad…
Tatay:Â Ssshhhh!!! Wit ka loud baka ma-hear tayo ng mudra mez!!!
Kapag tayong dalawa lang, keri mo akong tawaging mother!
Basketbol
DADDY:Junjun wag ka ngang babakla-bakla kundi magugulpi kita
Junjun:Dad,Mom pupunta po muna ako sa basket ball court
DADDDY:Wow astig ka na ngaun
Jun jun:Mommy nakita moh po ba ung pompoms ko
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