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This video is of Knut, celebrity polar bear at the Berlin Zoo. Born on December 5, 2006, the cub was rejected by his mother and spent 44 days in an incubator and under the care of a surrogate “mom”, Thomas Dörflein.

Now, what can be more unfortunate than having a kid pestering you for a teddy? A real, live teddy? One just like Knut, daddy?

***I got the video through Ilker Yoldas

It’s summer break, and I have more time in my hands to do things I had left and taken for granted. First on the list is getting back to the gym.

I have not totally abandoned exercise. I do morning crunches and push ups, and any other exercise I can sneak into my usual routine at home, at work, and even while standing in a queue. But I found it more gratifying to be actually doing reps lifting weights, earning my bulges from sweat and pain. And I like the interaction there… exchanging bits and tips on nutrition and proper execution from like-minded people, and the invaluable support & encouragement one gets are just as ceaseless as that which one gets at church.

But one can’t help but notice that a lot of information shared actually don’t make sense, are without good basis, often exaggerated, downright wrong and potentially harmful. I try to tactfully correct whenever I catch any of these, but then it seems in their rush to build that Mr. Universe arm or sculpt that perfect six-pack, many are only too willing to perpetuate these myths. Specially when that information comes from someone who has visibly gained, but obviously out of sheer chance, or luck.

This post from Medical News Today came just in time. It lists down the 10 most common myths in nutrition today. And yes, I’ve heard of these dropped in matter-of-fact fashion at the gym. And I’ve been misled by a couple of these, too.

10. Eating carbohydrates makes you fat.
9. Drink eight, 8-oz. glasses of water per day.
8. Brown grain products are whole grain products.
7. Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol.
6. All alcohol is bad for you.
5. Vitamin supplements are necessary for everyone.
4. Consuming extra protein is necessary to build muscle mass.
3. Eating fiber causes problems if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
2. Eating immediately after a workout will improve recovery. (or make sure to load up on protein right after the workout)
1. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by eating foods low on the glycemic index. (or that eating sugary foods can lead to diabetes)

These were emailed to me by a friend. Wouldn’t it be nice to have these around when you feel like having some kinky fun with your partner? And when he/she turns moody and decides not to get jiggy with you? … NOT.

I think they look odd. Scary even.

I called to check if 300 is already showing, as was earlier announced. I was told they had it postponed, and it’s not definite until when. Aaargh… it’s getting to be exasperating, having to wait in eager anticipation while everybody else has already seen it and given their prompt reviews.

I’m not surprised why the pirated cd/dvd tiangges here are thriving, mushrooming into the streets and delaying traffic, while the theaters are left empty (which isn’t a bad thing for those on dates, really). These theaters have closed before, temporarily, them citing that there weren’t enough audience to keep the business running. I don’t buy it. Viewers from as far as Pagadian City come to Ozamiz because they don’t have any movie house there. And people from all over the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Lanao provinces come here to do business and recreation.

So the waiting goes on. And while at it, I might as well just jump in on the hype. Here’s one kid-friendly trailer.

… amazing how people can get so inspired and creative at giving a new twist to any material they fancy. Tweak the most familiar stuff into anything unexpected, and they have something worth my while in giggles. Which is what humor is all about, anyway. I don’t know how much time is spent in making one gif image, but they sure have enough of it, and the wit to go about it. Apparently more than enough patience than I have at uploading these images into my blog.

I’ve been keeping this LOTR parody in my computer for ages, and I can’t recall where I got it.

And then these from Zack Snyder’s 300, posted at Flash1103’s blog.

This is a follow up to a post I wrote earlier. I had wanted to link to the source directly, but it is locked to allow limited access, it seems. Fortunately, Spiritbeing, who shared it at Multiply, gave me permission to ‘copy and paste’ here. This should be useful. Continue reading this entry »

The Philippine 2007 elections is becoming the butt of text jokes these days, putting to rest the infamous pestering of Ederlyn and those double meaning witticisms that have been going around like spam.

We are all too aware about what a circus it can become, a serious matter an election may be. The wooing started even before the official campaign period began, with them dropping hints as early as December with their Christmas greetings, to my recall. And for sure it will stretch over and beyond the alloted time.

Understandably, they all have to draw attention to themselves. So the “fiesta” atmosphere. Suddenly, re-electionist X shows terpsichorean prowess, representative wannabe Y sings on tv, and local first lady Z goes hobnobbing with the fish vendors at the wet market. With the photo ops never to be forgotten. And why not hire celebrity to endorse or entertain at their rallies, star appeal commensurate with the audience size or status, of course?

I wouldn’t be complaining if only these campaigns could be more informative, allowing me a chance to make a more intelligent decision. A high school batchmate called for a reunion yesterday, but it wasn’t an extension to the alumni homecoming last December. He wanted to run for public office and was soliciting for our support. Granting I have known the guy since elementary days, and I know his character, I would like to back him up. Just as the rest of us are willing. But then I’d really appreciate an update on what had happened to him since we parted ways in high school until the time he precipitously showed up last night. All I know is that he is a self-made man, and is relatively known where he chose to set base earlier.

But what about the rest of them in candidacy? They whom I have no personal connection with? How am I supposed to judge objectively if most of what I get from media are drummed up profiles in catchy jingles, each one not much different from the other? And if the news all point to their singular issue (and passion) — to oust or not to, GMA — and not necessarily the real concerns of the common Pinoy? When campaigns are reduced to mere venues for grandstanding and for throwing dirt at each other, instead of discussions on much needed reforms? And what about those whose only means to know are limited to traditional tv/radio/print/party rallies?

For us linked to the internet, there are better alternatives. Lists of candidates and interactive guides can be found at Wikipedia, Candidates.com, Inquirer.net, Pulitika.net, to name a few. A profile list of senatoriables is provided here.

How else can we know them? Feel free to add.

Just one other good reason why stablishments MUST have separate male and female restrooms…

*** both title and content (and reason for posting) inspired by Chuck and Tingting’s recent entries ***

A night before their wedding, the guy went to his girlfriend’s house. While waiting for his fiance’e at the living room, her hot young sister asked, “If you’d like to have sex with me, I’m just upstairs.”

The guy stood there, shocked and confused… until he made up his mind and turned back to go to his car parked outside.

To his surprise, his girlfriend was waiting outside, and with tears in her eyes saying, “You passed the test, I’m happy to be your wife!”

The moral lesson in this story?

Always keep your condoms in your car.

Click on the image to get to the morale of the story…