Popular Airsoft Magazine Photography Contest 2008

BEST AIRSOFT PHOTOS WINNER 2008..and i am one of them…hahaha…wow! that’s the first thing went to my wits, thinking that my photos just made into TOP 20, i wasn’t expecting anything… last March i was browsing and saw the contest ad and decided to send my entry, sent 2 entries which include the shot i took in Pagbilao, Quezon and the other one was only taken at the back of my house in bacoor, cavite.. the first winning photo wasn’t even describe as airsofty thing as the comment of the jury from the PopularAirsoft Magazine but there’s something that make that photo votes divided and went to top 9 and 10 of the top 20 photos around the World- yah, its around the world men!, this is the first photo comment:

 

OPERATOR 

COMMENT: 

This photo also divided us as some think 

that this is not ‘airsofty’ as it does not 

show some of the basic airsoft safety gear 

we all preach about. But the unconvention- 

al way the photographer presented us with 

this shot made it marked high in our score 

cards. 

 

 

the good thing is that my first photo was on their top 9-10,,,whew! cant believe it..the bad thing is i didn’t put a title on that photos but im sure enough to be happy to be one of the BEST in the PopluarAirsoft photo contest, i like that way, so im now motivated again to continue to share what i have to all the people who enjoy the sport..

 

the last photo was not i expected, its me on the photo… its the expression of an Australian Soldier, actually the BDU that im used in that shoot was really sent by a friend from afghanistan where he left after his 6 months duty. so, its really authentic Australian BDU, im glad that my friend sent me a $200 BDU, thans to Corporal JCONS of Royal Australian Airforce, i know he got promoted but im still thankful for that.. so the has its own comment:

 

OPERATOR 

COMMENT: 

An impressional pose of a Filipino air- 

softer in an australian soldier’s loadout.  

This one gets the rule of thirds proper- 

ly. 

wow! its me on that photo! its really great that people around the world will read and see my photos. i am proud of that..really proud of that stuff, of course my camera, without it its nothing, its an Olympus Evolt E500 with the kit lens Zuiko Digital 17.5-45mm.

ill be posting the some part of the magazine here…thank you PopularAirsoft Magazine and to all who supported the contest and to all subscriber! im not paid to this, im just happy to announce that i won the contest..hehehe

you can check the link below:

http://mag.popularairsoft.com

john rambo movie review

 

Just watch it, words don’t justify it! People didn’t believe Sly still had it, but they were so wrong. After the the great performance at Rocky Balboa I expected another great performance for him. But this was even better than I imagined. You don’t have to be an Stallone fan to enjoy this movie. If you like action movies, this one is for you. A word of caution though, this isn’t for the light hearted, there are some serious violence in this movie. I am gonna say this is one of the best action movies I have seen in a long time. But you don’t have to take my word for it, just watch it. It’s better than the previous Rambo films. Expcept for about 15 minutes in the middle, the whole film is action packed. You can’t possibly be bored. If you hate action movie or if you have something against violence, this isn’t for you. But if you are not, than sit back and enjoy the legend that is Rambo for one last time.

here’s the quality photo of the Olympus E-500

i took some shots and i guess its really worth-it having this camera…

Model: Raf Padrigon / Location: Pagbilao, Quezon

Model: France Fuller / Location: Bacoor, Cavite

Ladies Attention :b

The Guys’ Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down Finally , the guys’ side of the story. ( I must admit, it’s pretty good.)
We always hear ” the rules ” From the female side.

Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note… these are all numbered “1″

ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It’s like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won’t dress like the Victoria’s Secret girls, don’t Expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you’re fat, you probably are.
Don’t ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them makes you sad or angry, then we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” We will act like nothing’s wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.

1. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, Expect an answer you don’t want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine… Really

1. Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,
or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;

But did you know men really don’t mind that? It’s like camping.

one more chance

 MY VERSION

One More Chance Movie Review

i dont know where to start or to begin this,i hate doing this but i dont have a choice but to tell people how nice and really heart -melting movie this is, i’ve never expected to love this movie.. why is that? first, its tagalog, im not a fond of tagalog movie coz its always and most of them runs the same sequence or like you know the sequence of another sequence, something like that.. but this movie is great- i mean tlgang maganda ang production ng movie- its like even you’re trying to make a guess of whats nxt sequence or dialogue- its not the same as you think, the director made a very good approach on this movie and even the scriptwriter- its not just a common filipino dram movie- there’s a catch and every thing is in very detail, i like the story coz its like its much of the real scenario of some of my friends..

i’ll never be ashamed of this first tagalog movie review that i’ll be doing, since the movie is good and of course the situation itself of the movie really star struck my way back scenario, exactly the same.. the first thing i’ve notice is the sequence of the movie, its not just running as typical movie pinoy drama movie, you cant even guess what would be next to the sequence or scenario, that’s what i’ve seen, the director catches the great intimacy of the new generation of directing, and also the writers, very well written ung mga dialogue, well, i wont just make it as 5 star rating but a perfect ten.

here’s the story:

Will you change that love or love the change?

Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha (Bea Alonzo)
have been together forever.

Their love story started when they met as students
in the university. Popoy was taking up Engineering
while Basha was a freshman in Architecture. They
have been inseparable ever since - they did everything
together may it be eating, studying or attending
parties. Their families loved them, they shared friends,
they eventually worked in the same firm and their life
plans revolved around each other. There is no Popoy
without a Basha and vice versa. In short, they were
certain that they will get married someday and build
a home together -literally and figuratively. Architect
Basha will design and plan their dream house while
Engineer Popoy will be the one to build it.  Everything
is perfect. At least that is what Popoy thinks.

Popoy and Basha struggle whether to hold on or
move on.

Just Say No: Five Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer

Employer caution has extended the hiring process by weeks, even months. You may interview for a position several times, in person and by phone. No matter how long the process is and how well you’ve gotten to know your potential colleagues, it’s still perfectly acceptable to turn down a job offer. In fact, there may be many valid reasons that you should politely decline an opportunity, assuming, of course, that you’re not in dire financial straits.

 

 

 

a japanese sign for bad work.. 

 

1. The word on “The Street.”

Is the company’s stock price tanking? Or is there talk of a merger? Both of these things could indicate that layoffs loom large, and the position you accept today may not exist in a few months. To calculate your risks, speak with industry experts, do your due diligence on Yahoo! Finance, and consult with family and trusted friends. If you still want to accept the position, try to obtain an iron-clad employment contract.

2. A revolving “Employees Only” door.

A certain percentage of employee turnover is normal. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average voluntary employee turnover in the U.S. for 2006 was 23.4 percent. However, high employee turnover should raise a red flag for any potential worker. Research a company thoroughly before accepting an offer. Also, be sure to listen carefully during the hiring process. Do interviewers keep referring to folks who’ve left the company or mentioning a total lack of redundancy? These could be signs that people are leaving faster than replacements can be recruited.

3. Money isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.

If money is a major factor in your decision to accept a new job, think twice before you do. In fact, think three times. Even four.

Depending on your personal financial situation and how much more you’d be earning in a new job, money may not buy you on-the-job happiness or professional fulfillment. It may not even guarantee career advancement. Assess your finances. Revisit your career goals. Look at the situation with a big-picture view of your future. Making a move for a modest increase may not be worth it if there’s more long-term potential with your current employer. Also, be sure to calculate your entire compensation package to make sure that you’re not forfeiting a valuable retirement or insurance plan for a bigger paycheck.

4. All work, no life.

There’s a time in almost everyone’s career where they have to put their nose to the grindstone and work almost to the point of burnout. If you’re just beginning your career or starting a second one, this may be what lies ahead for the next few years. However, if you’re a mid-careerist with a family and personal obligations, it may not be wise to accept an 80-hour-a-week job. Consider the impact your new schedule will have on you and your family. Will generous vacation make up for the longer hours? Is there flex time available so you can still attend family functions? Can you work from home? Forfeiting invaluable work-life balance benefits without assessing the consequences can have a devastating impact on your personal life.

5. A bad reputation.

Going to work for a company with a reputation that’s been sullied by a corporate scandal or that isn’t well respected can, in turn, sully your resume. Investigate any potential employer’s standing within their industry. Solicit opinions from within your network as well as that of an executive recruiter. You may learn that it’s better to be a top salesperson at an admired organization rather than a VP of sales at a suspect one.

 

 

Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs

 

My baby is coming soon..

well, i was hook into photography right now and trying to establish a name on it here in philippines using my new Olympus e500 DLSR camera, im quite excited to have it in my hands, i cant even barely wait to click the button to take my very first shot of this camera. wow! its coming soon.. i’ll be posting my VERY FIRST SHOOT soon.. here’s some of the photo of my new baby

My HOCKEY world

Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard, round disc called a puck, into the opponent’s net or goal, using a hockey stick. The dominant version of hockey in a particular region tends to be known simply as hockey, other forms being more fully qualified.

 

  

 

 

 

Hockey is played on a large flat area of ice, using a three inch (76.2 mm) diameter vulcanized rubber disc called a puck. This puck is often frozen before high-level games to decrease the amount of bouncing and friction on the ice. The game is contested between two teams of skaters. The game is played all over North America, Europe and in many other countries around the world to varying extent.

The 64-member governing body is the International Ice Hockey Federation, (IIHF). Men’s ice hockey has been played at the Winter Olympics since 1924, and was in the 1920 Summer Olympics. Women’s ice hockey was added to the Winter Olympics in 1998. North America’s National Hockey League (NHL) is the strongest professional ice hockey league, drawing top ice hockey players from around the globe. The NHL rules are slightly different from those used in Olympic ice hockey - the periods are 20 minutes long, counting downwards. There are three periods.

Ice hockey sticks are long L-shaped sticks made of wood, graphite, or composites with a blade at the bottom that can lie flat on the playing surface when the stick is held upright and can curve either way as to help a left- or right-handed player gain an advantage. Variations in curves include its lie and its curve type. Most companies that produce sticks have sponsored players and in return, use their custom curve on publicly retailed sticks. To shoot with a left curved stick, the stick is held with the right hand at the top and the left hand partway down the shaft. To shoot with a right curved stick, the stick is held with the left hand at the top and the right hand partway down the shaft. Most people who are right handed shoot with a left curved stick, and most people who are left handed shoot with a right curved stick. This keeps their dominant hand at the top of the stick, allowing more control. Sticks also have flex numbers, a number on the stick that can go from zero to 100. It indicates how much the stick will bend before breaking when pressed on the ice. This flexing is what enables slapshots.

There are early representations and reports of hockey-type games being played on ice in the Netherlands, and reports from Canada from the beginning of the nineteenth century, but the modern game was initially organized by students at McGill University, Montreal in 1875 who, by two years later, codified the first set of ice hockey rules and organized the first teams.

Some notable players in ice hockey are Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Maurice “The Rocket” Richard, and Dino Lelis.

source:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey#Ice_hockey

Enchanted Kingdom

@ THE GATE (jandriv,kaye,janrai,pom,ice,kat,gino,raph,and ace the photographer)

 

@ filinvest road before going to EK (gino,kat,ice,pom)

@ bench - thinking

crazy people!

kinda tired..

eo! whats up!?

@ fate wheel