Pluto's not a Planet

...hey how many planets are there in our solar system? ....


tick tock tick tock.. NINE? well if that was asked you last year.. you were right... but now... NINE? na-ah!!!!! its EIGHT!


well in the International Astronomical Union (IAU) meeting held in Prague, Czech Republic.. it was decided that Pluto's actually only a "dwarf planet" (there are about 44 of such planets in our system) and not really one of the bigger guys like Mars, Earth, Jupiter and so forth... just think about the number of books that ned to be re-written due to this change... tsk tsk....

see National Geographic's full article on this issue HERE

*photo from National Geographic


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Help Bring PayPal to the Philippines

oist! while browsing the web.. i ran into this very cool campaign:

bringing PayPal to the Philippines

..well for those who don't know what PayPal means and how it works, here's a link explaining what PayPal's all about:

what is Paypal

...well, PayPal's sort of "afraid" of bringing its services here due to widespread corruption and stuff.. well we cant' blame them - statistics and studies prove that... hence the campaign to change that reputation and show them that PayPal here can indeed work...

here's a good article explaining why we need PayPal here and what it can do for us all:

why we need paypal

...got it? so what are you waiting for? sign up now...



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World Basketball Championships

...any of you guys watching the basketball championships in Japan? well to update you, Team USA's already 3-0 in its Group (D)...

it has already beaten Puerto Rico, China and last night, Slovenia... well Slovenia gave Team USA a scare last night... but hmm... the game's already well in the books if you ask me...

but the story last night wasn't really how large was USA's margin of victory over Slovenia but Dwayne Wade's dunk agaisnt Primov Brezec (did i spell that right? lol)...

its reminiscent of Vince Carter's dunk against France (also in the WBC last time around)... in short, Carter's dunk was even more spectacular since he literally drove that to the hole (it wasn't an alley-oop) and France's center was guarding him straight up.. (i'll try to get a pic of that somewhere) and Carter still posterized him - even jumping over him.. yes literally.. 7 feet and all...


*photo from NBA.com


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Apo Hiking Society Tribute Album

...the Apo Hiking Society Tribute Album's already out... i think i maybe the last person to know this (the album's already out for more than two weeks already i think...lol)...

well.. anyways, i'm just happy to know, being an Apo Hiking Society fan myself that the long awaited tribute's already here... there are 18 tracks from vaious artists.. here's the list to be more specific...

01. (00:02:58) Parokya Ni Edgar - Pumapatak Ang Ulan
02. (00:03:08) Orange And Lemons - Yakap Sa Dilim
03. (00:04:04) Kamikazee - Doo Bidoo
04. (00:03:30) Itchyworms - Awit Ng Barkada
05. (00:03:55) Sponge Cola - Nakapagtataka
06. (00:03:54) Imago - Ewan
07. (00:06:00) Sugarfree - Batang-bata Ka Pa
08. (00:03:43) Boldstar - Kumot At Unan
09. (00:03:54) Barbie Almalbis - When I Met You
10. (00:03:58) Sandwich - Bakit Ang Babae
11. (00:04:46) Drip - Kabilugan Ng Buwan
12. (00:03:41) Sound - Di Na Natuto
13. (00:04:39) Top Suzara - Anna
14. (00:03:51) Rocksteddy - Blue Jeans
15. (00:03:53) Moonstar88 - Panalangin
16. (00:03:47) Shamrock - Paano
17. (00:02:47) Kitchie Nadal - Pag-ibig
18. (00:03:09) The Dawn - Bawa’t Bata


...im planning to buy myself a copy later.. i just hope it doesnt rain... :)

..then maybe tomorrow (or within the next couple of days) i can put up a review or something.. but it will most likely only be a list of what are my faves in the album.. lol...

..ok... update you later...



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rain rain...

it's been raining non-stop here.. and well its kinda taking its toll on everyone...

yesterday, i just stayed at home taking care of my sister who's got tonsilitis or something... so while at home.. i did my laundry, some grocery at a nearby Mercury Drug and ordered take-out at KFC.. i would have wanted to take pictures of my trip yesterday but the rain prevented me from bringing the cam.. o well maybe next time...

rain rain

Nachooooooooooooooo.....

at long last.. i got to see Nacho Libre...

well i wasn't disappointed to tell you the truth.. if you loved School of Rock.. you'll surely love Nacho...

once again Jack Black works with kids, this time as a wrestler-wannabe friar... there are no big stars here (except Black of course) which i think helps the movie since you get to focus more on the acting and the "other" stuff... like its cinematography...

if you love lomography or photography for that matter.. you'll love the movie's cinematography... its so crisp and every scene reminds you of a beautiful photograph you've seen somewhere...

...Jack Black is in his usual great acting self even belting some tunes reminiscent of School of Rock... even his partner Hector Jimenez (Esqueleto) - the thin guy running away from the bees, was very funny as well... watch out for him to hit more movies soon... and of course the lovely Ana De La Reguera (Sister Encarnacion)... her acting seems effortless and so true... her role as a nun was perfect for her... like Hector, she'll hit the big time soon too i predict...

overall, when i first stepped in the theatre, i thought this was just another funny Jack Black movie, but it was more... the scenes with the kids were touching.. i particularly like scenes where Jack lost his supposed big break to at long last win enough money to make the kids (orphans) happy.. "to take them into field trips" and stuff... it was moved by the scene... which is great.. if movies do that to you.. its a sign that its a great movie....

well.. if you've got nothing to do this weekend, heck.. tonight.. go and watch the movie... if you have kids, bring them with you, if you have friends, bring them too.. its a nice find... the tickets may not be "Libre" but hey... its worth it!!





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