Saturday, January 28, 2012

Little Jimmy who? The Truth shall set you free!

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The Truth with a vintage effort and a near triple double effort of 28 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. He scored 17 of his 28 points in the third which they made an 11 -0 blast which gave them the lead for good. The Celtics have now won 4 straight and climbed back to .500

Friday, January 27, 2012

Kaboom!

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Congrats to El Granada for a well deseve BPC.
Now do the impossible, this cinderella run ain't over yet.

Bar Fight! C's Rally from 27 down to win

The Celtics Rally down from 27 points down to beat the Magic for the 2nd straight time. The C's are just 1 game below .500 and had won 3 straight. Nothing explains this game further than the video below.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Riovana Now Carries Nike


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All running enthusiasts will definitely experience a different high now that Nike is finally available at Riovana, the Sole of Running. With its arrival, Nike widens Riovana's assortment of brands it carries as it joins Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno, Saucony and Asics on shelf.





With top-of-the-line shoes, apparel and accessories to match, Nike's inclusion in Riovana's portfolio allows this one-of-a-kind retail store slash runner’s haven slash recovery center to provide more options in helping runners achieve their own nirvana.

Check out the latest Nike releases at Riovana.


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Visit Riovana at the Ground Floor of Active Fun Building 9th avenue corner 28th street at the Bonifacio Global City, near Honda BGC and a
t the 3rd Floor of  Regis Center Building, Loyola Heights, Quezon City in front of Ateneo De Manila University. 

For more details, please visit www.riovana.com. Like us on facebook: RiovanaPhilippines and follow us on twitter for the latest updates.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tigers choose former C's Big man as next Conference's Reinforcement



The Powerade Tigers acquire former Celtics big man Dwayne Jones. Last time I saw a Tigers/ Celtics connection, It was a guy named Tony Harris a guy who scored 105 points in a single game and led the team to multiple titles in the early 90s.

To think I used play this guy in NBA Live 2006's season mode.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Kung Hei Fat Choi

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Happy year of the water dragon to everyone!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Riovana launches Saucony Running Shoes

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Get inspired to run by the newest running shoes to hit the Philippine Market: Saucony(www.saucony.com). Now available at Riovana, the Sole of Running, Saucony is one of the best known brands when it comes to high performance footwear. Founded in 1898 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Saucony lives up to its commitment of inspiring runners, by continuously developing innovative shoe designs to compliment each and every need of all runners out there. Saucony is the powerhouse behind groundbreaking technologies like the Flexion Plate, ProGrid, Arch-Lock and ViziPro, all of which have contributed much in helping runners find their own strength, which is incidentally the current campaign of the brand.

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Among the models exclusively distributed by Riovana are: the ProGrid Kinvara2, the popular choice for both men and women when it comes to minimalist trainers built for everyday use. Super light, flexible and breathable, it redefines the next generation trainers. On the other hand, the Grid Type A5, is a lightweight racing pair that offers improved traction so that you won't miss a step. Perfect for men and women who just got into the running habit. Lastly, the Power Grid Hurricane, a must-have for men who want to gain top speed, reminiscent of the product's namesake. This model offers a super cushioned footing that allows one to race mile after mile at top speed with the greatest of ease.

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Hurry! Don't miss this chance to try out the shoe brand that lives and breathes the spirit of running for a most heightened experience: Saucony.
Check out Saucony at the Riovana Branches at the Lower Ground Floor, Active Fun Building, 9th avenue corner 28th street at the Bonifacio Global City, near Honda BGC and at the 3rd Floor of  Regis Center Building, Loyola Heights, Quezon City in front of Ateneo De Manila University.

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For more details, visit www.riovana.com. Like us on Facebook: RiovanaPhilippines and follow us on twitter: RiovanaPH for the latest updates.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Finals!

ROAR by ~neueziel on deviantART

Are You Ready?Are you with me or not?
Cause I'm Going all out so show me what you got.


Thursday, January 19, 2012

Live Action Slam Dunk Fanmade Videos

Apparently, there have been numerous renditions of Slam Dunk's Opening through the web.
Here is the best one.



More after the Jump

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Converse’s Fun Fashion Finds




The holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to spruce up your wardrobe and what better time to visit Converse to check out some fun fashion finds than now?

Converse may be known for its shoes, but what many don’t realize, a Converse store is simply a treasure trove of stylish products that can be pretty much cover you from head to toe!

Sporty clothes need not be relegated to just a trip to the gym or just attire fit for outdoor activities as they can be great for casual days as well. A touch of layer can make an outfit standout even more, and jackets are perfect for the task, and definitely the seasonal cool. Clothes for him are not really just for the men in your life, as women can certainly make it look quite appealing. Knowing how to accessorize can definitely make any outfit winter-ready and great too for date nights and snuggling with your honey.

With the right accessories, an eye for unusual combinations, confidence and a great attitude, you can work wonders with the simplest of styles. Try your hand at being your own stylist with Converse apparel and accessories and don’t forget to drop by our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/conversephilippines) and our website www.converse.com.ph for the coolest finds!

Monday, January 9, 2012

a Year's anniversary of Running: Bull Run 2012

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A year ago, I started in competitive running with my first ever fun run, the Bull run 2011. I placed 55th out of 570 participants in the 3k division. A year had passed. I have participated in dozens of races, evolving to 5k,10k,15k,16k and 21k respectively.

Planning to join half marathons later in the year, I opted to join the 16k instead.

Prior to the race, I have trained continuously for this race, making sure I had least a Physical activity per day and placing more vegetables on my diet.

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I luckilly arrived with time to spare on the race, good thing that it was still dark when they started the run since this meant less time to be exposed in the heat of the sunlight and more efficient running due to the lower temperature.

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As expected, I started slow but finished strong, I was even surprised that I didn't have long walking breaks at the flyover en route back to bgc.

Race support was great, unlike last year. There was overflowing Pocari seat and water as bananas to boot.

In the end, the result: A new 16k PR! 2:05:35 That's about a six minute improvement over my last PR which was held at moa/roxas blvd area which had no hills, this one even had 2 flyovers to boot.

The funny thing is that my loot bag contained a 21k finisher's medal instead of a 16k. They must've ran out of 16k medals, Too late when I realized it as I was already on my way home (Medal was boxed).Anyway, it's framed now so no return, no exchange.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Fastbreak! A charity hoops game for the victims of typhoon Sendong



Eager for some hoops action while trying to help sendong Victims? watch Fastbreak at the San Juan Arena later today!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Rescued by Running

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In most races, a sudden slowdown happens at the area where there is a hill, but the venue itself (the whole race course) was a collection of deep hills?

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Last January 31, Greentennial race organizers presented "Rescue Run for Sendong" an event held in mckinley hills organized in just 9 days.  

It was only my second time at Mckinley hills. The first one was part of a 16k route for the 2011 takbo.ph runfest. Back then, having ran by 10 km already, It was hard doing 1 loop around the area. But now we had to do 2 loops.


Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Semifinals on we go



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Now that the high on the historic upset win has ended, the Tigers have found themselves in a not so familiar place, a semifinals stint for the first time in half a decade. Looking at their way is the tough Elasto Painters. squad led by  its tough mentor. Coach Yeng, having coached Gary back in his Air21 days says he knows his strengths and weaknesses. Like a double edged sword, El Granada also claims his familiarity with Yeng's defensive schemes, Preparing himself with a plethora of though physical defenders Rain or Shine will unleash on him.

As much as this was billed as the  hyped matchup between the first and second picks of last year's draft, the main matchup for this would be David and Lee (No, that's not the former Knicks player), 2 main guys, fearless scorers who would carry the bulk of their team. The Painters do have the bulk when it comes to support in scoring as there are at least a few guys that can lead the team in scoring when Tondo's Angas goes out from an off night. As for the Tigers, the 2 Gilas Alumni in Lassiter and Casio would be David's Insurance Policy once he goes on an off night, the rest of the Tigers also contribute well, but in other aspects of the game.

Post Battle

Another interesting spin to this is the battle at the post. JR Quinahan, while ineffective with the tigers last year has became a legitimate post threat under coach yeng, as well as Big Belga. Together they will team up against the improved Doug Kramer, Crisano, Rommel Adducul and (according to facebook posts) Powerade's version of Sakuragi, Sean Anthony.  Once again the Tigers are under-matched on paper and would need to give it their all to neutralize the Elasto Painter's bigs.

Filling out the seats

2 new teams knocking down the 2 most popular teams of the league, the public is wondering if people will watch the series. While PBA's one game a day policy for the semis is good TV wise (all four brands placing in primetime slot). It doesn't ensure to put seats on those arenas. But seriously, 2 new, young teams eager to prove themselves and not included in the local bandwagon.

The matchup will start a couple of hours now. As I said before, most underdog upsets end their Cinderella run after upsetting the strongest team of the tournament, Powerade needs to break this spell.

Monday, January 2, 2012

PBA Bling

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An entry for the PBA Magazine name and logo  competition by tower sports last august 2008. It lost. The winning entry was "PBA off court" and was seen in major newsstands until it went to the clearance bin.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Cosplay Photoshoot: Rider x Sentai x Metal Hero x Tokusatsu

What better way to cap of the year than do my Last (and First) cosplay shoot of the year. After months of talking, planning and scheduling, we were finally able to pull of an ambitous cosplay shoot. This was a welcome sigh of relief for me since 1. The genre really fits the location and 2. I'm a big toku fan myself.

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Who says cosplay is just about big boobed attention seekers? who says all heroes should wear spandex and cape with underwear sticking out of their crotches?

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Niko Miguel "Shinn Cruz" as Red Turbo
Dennis "Denggoy" Isidoro as Kamen Rider Accel Trial and Uchuu Keiji Sharivan

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happy new year!

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We would like to wish you an awesome 2012