From iPod to iPad

2010
02.01

They say that the last time humans received a tablet, it has commandments written on it. But this time, Apple’s iPad only has things on its tablet to wow earthlings. It certainly looks nice and portable, but by just looking at it, one could see that this is some sort of a “missing link” between iPod and the regular Mac Pro. In fact, I think it’s just a huge iPod.

The iPad has about 64GB flash memory storage, 1Ghz processor, 9.7″ screen, touch sensitive, keyboard on screen, bluetooth, wifi and a battery that could last for 6 hours. Not to mention that it’s also portable at 1/2 inch thick. You can download and watch movies, read books, play games, listen to music and store your files. The price for a 64GB unit is projected at around $699, and the lowest at $499. Pricing depends on storage size.

Pros: It operates like your regular iPod and iPhone, and it makes reading/viewing easier because of huge screen.

Cons: With that price, I would rather settle for a laptop that has fuller features. Or maybe donate that money to cure malignant Mesothelioma, AIDS, or cancer. At least I know I helped heal the world.

The latest Apple gadget by Steve Jobs isn’t really that fantastic. Unless you have money to burn.

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Mudraka goes online

2010
01.31

This other website has been sleeping for months since I bought its domain. Aside from the fact that I liked my domain name “Mudraka” (it’s gay, I know), I couldn’t seem to figure out what to do with it. I tested it by making it an online diary, a chick lit site for my unpopular articles and later on decided the content should be something a reader would be interested to check out from time to time. So I kept the diary part back to my King Jim perfumed notebook. By the time it aged, it can be auctioned to the National Museum as proof that such civilization existed.

Now, after spending many days thinking of sound ideas for that site, I have decided to make it a business blog for people who spend more time behind those roller shades, locked in their 8-to-5 jobs. It’s about earning extra income, or “raket” in Pinoy street lingo, while running their offices.

Wish me luck.

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Top-grossing films of all times

2010
01.30

I remain a fan of Lord of the Rings. Set that on stone.

Now back to business, I was able to dig deep into the list of all-time box office hits before memory slips away because someone forgot to do an online backup. What amazes me is the fact that the very films I loved are all together in the list. Sci-fi and fantasy films share seats together in the top 20.

1. Avatar (2009) $1,852,472,387
2. Titanic (1997) $1,835,300,000
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) $1,129,219,252
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) $1,060,332,628
5. The Dark Knight (2008) $1,001,921,825
6. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) $968,657,891
7. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) $958,404,152
8. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) $937,000,866
9. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) $933,956,980
10. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) $922,379,000
11. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) $921,600,000
12. Jurassic Park (1993) $919,700,000
13. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $892,194,397
14. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) $887,773,705
15. Spider-Man 3 (2007) $885,430,303
16. Shrek 2 (2004) $880,871,036
17. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) $866,300,000
18. Finding Nemo (2003) $865,000,000
19. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $860,700,000
20. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) $848,462,555

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Avatar unseats the “king of the world”

2010
01.30

As far as I know, Avatar did not receive the same hype accorded to Twilight. At least not on this part of the world.

Having been showcased in cinemas sometime in November, no one suspected that Avatar attendance would pick up the way it did right now. People only have but praises for James Cameron’s second masterpiece, and the news spread through word-of-mouth. Just a few days ago, this recent 3D giant dislodged the reigning billion dollar movie “Titanic”. Avatar earned a whopping $1,852,472,387. James Cameron still remains the undefeated “king of the world” with the two top grosser films reigning the box office worldwide.

The years spent on producing this latest digital masterpiece were certainly worth everything; even that dark circle under eyes you get from watching too much of it. Avatar is still in cinemas. For the nth time, see you there.

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Another hit from Cebu Dancing Inmates

2010
01.27

Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) is no longer just a maximum security prison but has turned its facilities into a dance studio famous for “The Dancing Inmates”. After their “Thriller” performance in 2007 that brought them to Time Magazine’s most popular viral video list, the accused bad boys returned to You Tube in orange jumpsuits and black shirts performing Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”.

Michael Jackson’s long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid came to visit and joined them in another You Tube phenomenon. You should watch them. The guys were having fun in their stay, not to mention the entire exercise was keeping them fit without relying much on joint supplements. Makes the entire detention period worthwhile.

If you ever wonder how this group of 1500 inmates was formed, provincial security advisor Byron Garcia derived the inspiration from The Shawshank Redemption wherein Mozart’s Figaro played all over the prison.

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