Heroes 3

Possessed of extra-ordinary power; freezing the time, read people’s mind, ability to fly and of course healing.

Usually composed of two opposing sides, one faction should be a team of bad guys, the so-called power monger maniacs while the other group – surprise, surprise… the good guys.

They have to battle each other for supremacy by displaying their powers in public (it is very important there should be a witness to what they can do). At some points the bad guys seems to dominate the game but lo and behold, the good guys will eventually prevail victorious.

As they work for strategies to nailing each other, twist has to come out automatically (a standard for a serial stories, you know). And to unlock very important clues, they need to travel back time or going ahead to the future, depending on the plots.

Along the way, some have to lose control of their powers while others have to die but don’t worry they always comes to life (ala Professor X).

And here comes the most exciting part – witch-hunting, of course this should be commissioned by the government. These ordinary people with only guns as their protection will be taking down, one-by-one these so-called individuals with extra-ordinary power and locked them in a concentration camp.

Of course this is not the God Loves, Man Kills saga of the classic Claremont X-MEN story. I am talking about the HEROES season 3. For nearly a week, this has been my nightly routines after office work. Thanks God I was able to finish last night.

A story about ordinary people who each battles a pressured life after discovering they possessed superhuman abilities. This American science fiction TV drama series created by Tim Kring was premiered on September 25, 2006 and was easily a big hit giving NBC their highest rating TV drama series in five years.

The series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling of American comic books by using short and multi-episode story arcs to create a larger and encompassing plot.

For someone who regarded comic books as the bible (lol), this TV series easily wins my heart, the first time I seen the program over RPN 9. Watching the series is like reading the X-Men titles. Well, what do you expect when Jeph Loeb co-writing and co-producing this TV drama. For sure he incorporates some of the plots he did when he was writing the X titles plus those twists on his Detective Comics.

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Erap seeks re-election in 2010

Sixty three days before Christmas yet the atmosphere do not suggest about the holiday season. Of course, Ondoy and Pepeng spoiled the spirit but then again who are we to blame mother earth when we don’t even give her the highest respect she deserves. These atrocities are simply the product of our greed and disrespect to the god of nature.

And speaking of gods and surely I am not talking the American gods whom Neil Gaiman told us about. I am referring to the gods closer to home that walks among us in different colors disguising to be friend but ready to stab us on our back any minute.

These so-called gods I am talking about are the politicians whom we have to endure each day with their never-ending clash on powers instead of improving the lives of those they have promised when they first seek the office.

And as the November 30 deadline for filing the candidacy is nearing its end, the other day, ousted former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada formally announced his candidacy for 2010 election before the crowd of 10,000 supporters in Tondo, Manila.

In his statement he said that the bid could be the last performance of his life so he sworn to give his utmost effort not to fail those who believed in him. He further added that his platform will still focus on the welfare of the masses of which he promised again to help improve their way of living. His mission is to deliver the country from poverty and eradicate corruption in the government.

During his 1998 inaugural speech as the sworn-in president, he promised to deliver “the greatest performance of his life”. Two and a half year after he was ousted and convicted for plunder.

Despite, issues on the legalities on the status of his candidacy of which the constitution clearly states that an elected president could no longer run for re-election, Mr. Estrada is confident that he will win the battle for he believes the voice of the people is the voice of God, and that voters should be the final judge.

Joining him as his running mate is Makati mayor Jejomar Binay.

So are you ready for another midnight cabinet sessions or Jueting payola? The choice is yours!

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Weekend Getaway: Punta de Fabian, Baras, Rizal

Since we have started a very top secret mission (lol), my friends and I are always on the road on weekends. It’s either scouting for anything worth for the mission (it’s really a top secret, I swear haha), planning for any strategies or just simply for plain craziness – I mean, a weekend of road tripping.

Despite coming from flu, I still had a mild headache and an occasional dry cough when I woke up Sunday morning. But you see I have sworn-in to carry out and protect anything for the mission (ahaha).

Reluctantly, I forced myself to teleport at the rendezvous. And as always, I am the first to arrive. I hate this idea, it’s a pain waiting for someone and for crying-out-loud we have agreed for the time in the first place, my superpowers were on the verge to manifestation, the good thing I was able to keep my feral state at bay (lol).

Few more minutes and they’re sprouting in the nearest port key. We’re set to travel Baras, Rizal. It’s my first, so I’m kind of excited. We’re going to Punta de Fabian; one of our friends had already booked a day ahead of us.

I didn’t know Rizal was actually far, I thought we’re just going somewhere near Antipolo. The road trip was like climbing Baguio with all the zigzagging roads. And if I were to describe Rizal it’s definitely a province of waiting shade (lol), it seems to me that in every 500 meters apart, waiting shades can be seen along the national highway, (with a distinguishable letter “Y” for Ynares, their governor).

Twenty minutes past ten and we’re knocking the gate of Punta de Fabian. The place was lovely and very inviting. Located on top of a hill overlooking the Laguna Bay of which until this very day still flooding in its surroundings, some of the houses are still submerged to water and that the only visible part was the roofs.

Punta de Fabian, definitely an enchanted place, the rooms are cozy; and at 6.5K per night, you can have this room (see image above). It’s a good place if you want some hormonal (lol) moments with your partner. It’s very serene and the landscape was awesome. I heard it’s one of the properties of ERAP.

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UE tied the series, Winner-Take- All on Thursday’s UAAP Finals

They want it bad and so they worked hard!

Warriors’ first Finals victory since 1985, the year the team won its last championship under Allan Caidic.

Underdog in this 72^nd UAAP finals when early favorite, defending champion, the high-spirited Ateneo Blue Eagle is set for a sweep to aim its bid for a back-to-back title after having claimed the first game of the best of three series.

Yesterday at the historic Araneta Coliseum, the Warriors not only came back but also displayed a flawless game to win big and tied the series, forcing a winner-take-all game on Thursday 08 October 2009 before the stunned Ateneo fans.

The dynamic duo of Espiritu and Llagas instrumented the aggressive offense of UE that crippled Ateneo’s solid defense. Yesterday’s game could be the last time the duo would be wearing the team’s Jersey if not for the win as the two will be retiring this year.

UE started claiming the first basket of the ballgame courtesy of Acuna at 9:63 of the time clock. Maintained the lead but at 4:31 remaining in the first quarter, Baclao made a basket and tied the game with 11-all, the first deadlock of the game. UE never intimidated, bounced back and taking the first quarter with a three-point advantage 18-15.

Second quarter was a tight ballgame. Combinations of three points shots from Monfort, Al-Hussaini and the buzzer beater three point shot of Jai Reyes gave Ateneo a two-point advantage at the end of the first half with 38-40.

In third quarter, UE was unstoppable dominated the game as the combination of Espiritu, Llagas and Lee working earnestly to gave Ateneo a ten points deficit at the end of the quarter. UE further strengthen the lead at the final quarter when Espiritu and Llagas firing hot at the three-point territory to finally tied the series with a final score of 88-68, the biggest lead in a final.

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UE Red Warrior Terminated FEU Tamaraw Advances to the UAAP 72 Finals

Thanks to back-up forward Rudy Lingganay for coming-out of his shell, in time when UE needed it most. And like a wounded warrior he fought hard with conviction and helped sending his team all-the-way to the 72 UAAP finals.

In yesterday’s, 24 September 2009 do-or-die match-up before the crowd and spectators at the Araneta Coliseum, the FEU Tamaraw and UE Red Warrior had to battle once again after FEU having the twice-to-beat advantage was defeated by UE in their first encounter on last Saturday’s game, 24 September 2009.

It was the Tamaraw who have enjoyed a convenient lead in all of the first three quarters of the game but at 8:10 to the final canto, UE forward Rudy Lingganay started a five-straight points run and helped Pari Llagas for a go-ahead lay-up basket to finally grab the lead with a 70-68 advantage, first time since the game started.

Determined to win, the Warriors finished the game with a 78-72 victory. Paul Lee and Val Acuna both collected 17 points each while Llagas, Lingganay and veteran Espiritu contributed a total of 37 points. They will be facing defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagle for the UAAP crown.

Warriors’ last UAAP Finals appearance was in 2007 after posted a 14-0 record in the elimination but swept by the DLSU Green Archers in the finals.

The last time UE Red Warrior won a UAAP Championship was way back in 1985 under the duo of PBA legends Alan Caidic and Jerry Codinera.

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Win $5000 with iLASIK Video Contest

The most advanced in eye-treatment technology; for years, LASIK has proven to be the most effective and the safest when it comes to vision correction.

iLASIK, the newest and modern version in LASIK technology uses two lasers instead of one as compare to its older version.

In iLASIK, a wave-front technology will map the details of the patient’s eye using the Advanced CustomVue Wavefront-Guided VISX excimer laser technology to reshape the underlying corneas while the second laser, the IntraLase laser, will create the corneal flap. This procedure replaces the handheld microkeratone blade which was used in the earlier LASIK treatment. Once the flap is created, the wave-front technology laser will now sweep through the patient’s eye to correct the vision. These two advanced technologies in iLASIK have produced the best results in laser vision correction.

And good news for those who have experienced the procedure, Abbot Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), a global leader in laser eye treatment wants to hear your success story having been into iLASIK surgery. How it improves your life and how you become a better you? They’re inviting you for an iLASIK Video Contest.

How to join? Simply upload your video in the following categories;

1. My contacts are getting in the way of my good time.
2. My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision.
3. You should see life after the iLASIK^® Procedure.

Now that you have uploaded your video, tell your friends and the world to vote for your video. And here’s the coolest part, winning entries will have a chance to win $5,000 in cold cash for the Grand Prize. There are three (3) First Prize Winners, one for each category that will receives a HDTV package worth of $2,500 and another three (3) Second Prize Winners will be given a Flip UltraHD^TM camcorder worth $199.99 for each category.

So what are you waiting, register your coolest iLASIK experience video now.

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