Jessica Zafra's Blog, page 379

Irony roundup: How the mistake of claiming no mistakes trumps an actual victory.

Miss Philippines Venus Raj has gotten more worldwide notice for the mistake that may have cost her the Miss Universe title than if she had given a perfect answer and won the crown. More attention, in fact, than the contestant who was proclaimed Miss Universe. Perhaps not the kind of attention we would've wanted, but [...:]

How should the Hunger Games end? Write your ideal version of Mockingjay.

Mockingjay, the highly-anticipated final novel in Suzanne Collins's post-apocalyptic dystopian Young Adult science-fiction trilogy The Hunger Games, is now available at National Bookstores at a special introductory price of P530 (one-third off the regular price). Be among the first to read Mockingjay, for free! If you have read the first two novels in the series, [...:]

Venus is not the Commander-in-Chief; her non-answer had no body count

Where is our explanation? Preferably one that does not point to the misdeeds of the previous government. I do not give my support casually, and I will not withdraw it lightly, but I need an explanation. P.S. As long as you're apologizing to the whole wide world, what about an apology to your own people? [...:]

Venus is not the Commander-in-Chief; her answer had no body count

Where is our explanation? Preferably one that does not point to the misdeeds of the previous government. I do not give my support casually, and I will not withdraw it casually, but I need an explanation.

Waiting for the Barbarians

Rooftops by Edward Hopper. No reason, I just like this painting. Read this, I guarantee it's worth it. Waiting for the Barbarians by C.P. Cavafy What are we waiting for, assembled in the forum? The barbarians are due here today. Why isn't anything happening in the senate? Why do the senators sit there without legislating? [...:]

Fear of a moving bus

I do not take the bus. Buses bring out my natural paranoia. I'm worried that the bus will get mugged. Also, I always fall asleep on the bus and I might miss my stop. Most of all I fear that the perceived lack of discipline among Metro Manila motorists is not so much unruliness and [...:]

The Silents of the Bands

Assunta Spina (1915) is an operatic tale of love and jealousy set in turn-of-the-century Naples. The 4th International Silent Film Festival will be held this weekend at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 2, Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong. Featured are classic silents from Italy, Japan, Spain, and Germany, with musical accompaniment by Filipino bands. Saturday, 28 August [...:]

Martian dessert

Mike brought some Ube Calamay from Bohol. It was so dense and sticky it could not be sliced. Then the utensils got stuck in the calamay. They could not be extricated. This would make a great snack for astronauts in space.

106. The joy of cheapness: a gynecological drama

Shot in his native Holland and starring Dutch and German actors, the World War II drama The Black Book is supposed to be Paul Verhoeven's shot at redemption after his infamous Hollywood career, during which he directed such. . .masterpieces as Basic Instinct and Showgirls. (Noel: I don't agree that he needed redemption after Basic [...:]

106. The joy of cheapness

Shot in his native Holland and starring Dutch and German actors, the World War II drama The Black Book is supposed to be Paul Verhoeven's shot at redemption after his infamous Hollywood career, during which he directed such. . .masterpieces as Basic Instinct and Showgirls. (Noel: I don't agree that he needed redemption after Basic [...:]