The Fourth Coming

Karim Benzema, the fourth coming for Real Madrid.

The presentation of Karim Benzema ended the 1st wave of signings that included Spanish defender, Raul Albiol, the Brazilian playmaker Kaka and the Portuguese phenom Cristiano Ronaldo. Florentino Perez and Valdano promises 3 more signings that could include Xabi Alonso among them.

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Cold Arizona Summer

The current NBA Off-Season is turning out to be a mad one. The names that are being moved from one franchise to another is crazy. They range from the Kirk Humphries to the Ron Artest's to the Vince Carter's and the Shawn Marion's.

A great deal of teams have greatly improved their stock with their current movements while the others, including my Phoenix Suns, inactivity simply baffles me.

Early this morning a deal concerning the move of Shawn Marion to the Dallas Mavericks is finalized which apparently broke my heart because, even if it was a long shot, I wanted him back in Phoenix. Now there are talks about the Jazz' Carlos Boozer is being shopped by the Bulls.

Which brings me to my question...

What the f*** is Steve Kerr doing?

Being a general manager, you should be looking after the success of the franchise, but soon after he sat down there replacing Mike D'Antoni (who replaced Bryan Colangelo) as the Suns GM, everything went downhill. One bad deal after another... one bad idea after another.

The Orlando Magic got Vince Carter, the Boston Celtics got Rasheed Wallace, the San Antonio Spurs got Richard Jefferson and Antonio McDyess, the Los Angeles Lakers got Ron Artest, and lastly... the Dallas Mavericks got Shawn Marion and possibly Marcin Gortat... while the Phoenix Suns got Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic and the 48th pick of next years draft (AWESOME!).

I know we're really steering into rebuilding this franchise but without picks next year, who happens to showcase John Wall, I don't know when I'll see this franchise climb up again that playoff spot.

The Phoenix Suns are looking into trading Amar'e Stoudemire but somehow no one is biting, we're still in possession of Steve Nash who's really not getting any younger, we're trying to hold on to Grant Hill who's basically at the final run of his career and a bunch of questionable young men named Alando Tucker, Robin Lopez and this years draft picks Earl Clark and Taylor "not Blake" Griffin.

Having those I'm looking into starting the season with this lineup that doesn't really make much sense. Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa/Tucker/Richardson, Jason Richardson/Earl Clark, Louis Amundson, and Amar'e.

I just don't know how this lineup could get into the playoffs again, and having no picks... because we sent our UNPROTECTED pick to OKC next year along with Kurt Thomas for cash, there's just nothing to look forward to in the next 3 or more years.

The only thing that this franchise can boast of now is their secret fountain of youth that made Grant Hill and Shaq valuable assets once more. Maybe we could buy into that and get cheap could've-been-stars that seeks a second chance to revitalize their careers like Darius Miles who was recently waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Make a way to get Yao and T-Mac to come over, see if we can reassemble Penny and give it a go like the kind of team the Celtics is assembling... at least do something for crying out loud.

Sometimes I wish I didn't like the Suns, sometimes I wish I wasn't a fan, but like it or not, I'm with them for the long haul, I just don't imagine myself not being one. I've been following them since Sir Charles led them to almost win a title, I followed them when they had Jason Kidd and Penny to lead the charge. I followed them down when Stephon Marbury brought them under and I followed them when Steve Nash made us believe again...

So... What is Steve Kerr doing?

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CR9 Meets Madrid

A week after Real Madrid presented their first signing, Kaka, the Madrid faithful, 80,000 of them, came back to the Santiago Bernabeu to meet the 2nd 'galactico' to arrive in Madrid.

The 80,000 strong that came in Santiago Bernabeu witnessed how CR9 began to live his dream.

i HALA MADRID !

Galacticos - The term used to describe Real Madrid circa 2000-2004 who boasted a roster that comprised of the worlds biggest soccer names like Zinadine Zidane, Luis Figo, Raul, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo and Raul.

This team won the La Liga title in 2000-2001 and 2002-2003 (some consider the league title that Real Madrid won in 2006-2007 signed off the era) and the UEFA Champions League in 2001-2002.

2nd Wave - The 2nd wave of the Galacticos began when Florentino Perez, the bringer of the previous Galacticos in Real Madrid, won the presidency and brought Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to play with Real.

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NBA - Offseason Beat

It's been a while since we've had this guys, and since we're experiencing one of the most busy offseason movement ever... why not talk about them right?

let's begin from the top

Shaquille O'Neal to Clevelend for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic

The Suns simply traded the monster they rejuvenated for their cause that didn't work... and got nothing but budget breathing space back, and I'm not quite sure how they're going to use it. The free agents are coming and going as we speak, and Ben Wallace haven't made a decision whether to retire or not. Pavlovic may be serviceable from the Phoenix bench, but this lineup is really depleted. I'm expecting another grim season for my Suns.

Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to Orlando for Courtney Lee, Tony Battie, and Rafer Alston

This was a smart move for both teams. The Nets got a bright future in Lee and good role players in Alston and Battie. But with Harris already running the floor, I don't know if Alston could keep his mouth shut given that he's gonna come off the bench.

The Magic on the other hand gambled on Vince's old knees. This could make or break for them as Vince showed that he can still shoot outside, but... he's more of Half Man, Half Deteriorated right now... But we'll see. They gave a good prospect out and got another one in the form of Ryan Anderson who could really play the Orlando game. RAnderson can really shoot it outside, and if he's really someone who could bloom to a Troy Murphy? Dwight would love that hard rebounder and outside shooter with him any day.

Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto

Spurs may have another run for the title for them with the addition of Richard Jefferson. They didn't need Bruce Bowen, KT and Fabricio and they got a quality scorer back. With Pop's wits, RJ may be seeing alot of shots the way Roger Mason Jr did.

The Bucks on the other hand traded Oberto for Amir Johnson who may become a quality young stud off their bench (or starting). Nothing to expect from Milwaukee but they may create some fantasy players there.

Mike Miller, Randy Foye to the Wizards for Etan Thomas, Darius Songalia, Oleksiy Pecherov

One word... Quality.

The Wizards got two quality guys from Minesotta for a bag of... something else. Mike Miller and Randy Foye can help their team off the bench who already boasts of a lineup consisting Agent Zero Minutes, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. With the addition of the offensive guru, Flip Saunders... expect this team to give us a change we can believe in...

The Wolves on the other hand... seems to still have Kevin McHale running the show... 3 PG's on draft day and these guys? hmmmmm... If they're expiring contracts I'd understand.

Jamal Crawford to the Heat for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.

The Golden State Warriors resolved their clogged up back court situation by sending away Jamal Crawford for... a couple of guards. Well I'm not seeing Law or Claxton suit up for Nelson this year... but the Hawks got a headache with Crawford. I'm interested on how disrupted their rotation would be.

Darko Milicic to the Knicks for Quentin Richardson.

A wise move for the Knicks here because... David Lee might move some place.

Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson.

Time to experience some locker room chaos in Memphis.

Jason Kapono to the 76ers for Reggie Evans.

Sixers got a shooter... Raptors got a dude.

Ron Artest to the Lakers

This is something of a head scratcher, I liked how they used Trevor and I don't know how they'll handle Artests attitude. He's no Rodman because Dennis didn't take shots from MJ and Pip... Ron would take alot of questionable shots, more than Fisher will ever do, from Kobe and the others... And I don't know if it's wise for the Lakers to put a guy who took a hiatus from Basketball to pursue a rap career in LA. It's going to be a wild ride... but still, it's going to be entertaining come November.

Trevor Ariza to the Rockets

This is another headscratcher. Ariza thrived in LA because he had a Kobe Bryant to support. I don't know if Trevor would be a go to guy, but I'd still love him to prove me wrong. The guy has a great attitude (from what I see on tv) and would love him to be big. Houston could be that place for him...

Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to the Pistons

The Pistons are rebuilding and they got these guys. Ben Gordon who basically doesn't have any idea what a friggin assist is and Charlie Villanueva who's game is so inconsistent it's always a gamble on playing him on your fantasy team.

I really don't know how Rip, Ben Gordon and Stuckey could work together... but then again the league hasn't started yet and this could still change...

Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors

The Magic would surely miss this guy but he did demand alot for what he's capable of doing. The Raptors gave him that. This is a move to keep Bosh thinking if staying in Toronto would work in the next few years. Given that Marion could still sign for them, T-dot may make a run for the playoffs this year...

All I know is that under Bryan Colangelo... they won't have to fear in building a team. That guy knows alot when it comes to those.

Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics

Well leprechaun fans... Sheed gives the Celtics another chance to run at that title. Boston has become the last chance hotel for these kind of stars that had PJ Brown kiss that ring 2 seasons ago. Well Sheed has a chance for his 2nd here in Boston... damn. Time for Perk to say goodbye to them minutes.

Still wished he had gone to Orlando.

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Ushering in a New Era of Madridisimo

With thousands coming to welcome him in Real Madrid, the new Madridista, fresh of a CONFED Cup win in South Africa with Brazil, finally steps on The Bernabeu with a huge grin on his face. How could you not, when you're playing for possibly the most decorated club in European Football history.

Welcome KAKA!

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Get Psyched! I Gots the Bro Code

not the best of images but it's still a photo of my very own Bro Code!

So I was going around the mall this Saturday, and I finally got in close proximity of The Bro Code.
It's full of Broledge and Wisbrom. This totally trumps Sun Tzu's Art of War.

And as I was browsing through the pages I saw this.

followed with the very list of 21 of the most Psychidelic songs you'll ever hear.

TRACK LISTING:
01 - Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name.mp3
02 - Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock.mp3
03 - Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance.mp3
04 - Journey - Don't Stop Believin'.mp3
05 - Joe Esposito - You're The Best Around.mp3
06 - Kiss - Lick It Up.mp3
07 - Guns N' Roses - Paradise City.mp3
08 - Rush - Tom Sawyer.mp3
09 - Vince DiCola & Stan Bush - The Transformers Theme [Alternate Version].mp3
10 - Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself.mp3
11 - Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane.mp3
12 - Styx - Come Sail Away.mp3
13 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird.mp3
14 - Van Halen - Panama.mp3
15 - Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl.mp3
16 - Poison - Talk Dirty To Me.mp3
17 - ACDC - Thunder struck.MP3
18 - Damn Yankees - High Enough.mp3
19 - Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray.mp3
20 - Mötley Crue - Dr. Feelgood.mp3
21 - Ratt - Round And Round.mp3

PS:
I won't disclose the name of the mall to protect itself from being flocked upon knowledge that it has possession of the coveted Bro Code
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Long Live The King

Despite the controversies surrounding Michael Jackson, you can never deny the legacy he'll leave in the music industry. Not just in the US of A, but to the world.

We lost the biggest pop icon who is in his 50 years of age. Finally you'll have peace.

Today will be a Michael Jackson on my iTunes day.

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Fire In The Hole!

Again, something botched up my Monday Basketball.

A 3 hour fire in the PSE West Tower Basement damaged the whole thing that distributes electricity through out the building. When I arrived there earlier everyone was downstairs. So I was thinking that this would be awesome since I can go home early and work from there. But meetings should be attended and I have to go with everyone in Site B which is in Marikina City.

Logistically again... It would be hard for me to get back to Mandaluyong to rendezvouz with my Dad home. Get ready and prepare for ball. To which I'm still trying to device a way to make that one happen.

Looks like we'll be here until tomorrow... or worse. Best thing about it is that I can work from home again, and if I ever get called to the office, We don't need to wear slacks and leather shoes!

So here's one to kick my week off!

Damn it... I miss my NBA.

It's a Celebration Bitches

So this could be the last of the puppet shows we've seen through out the playoffs.
From Lebron clapping out powder all over their room to Kobe looking for his 3 4 championship rings. To jumping cars, to Mrs. Lewis calling Lebron to Lil Dez... and now the yellow and purple confetti...

As the NBA year turned out to a close and to another one brewing up with off-season talks, let's take a look on what's cooking so far.

Let's start with the two teams that battled it out for this years prized possession.

The Lakers won't have to deal so much and I guess they'll be primed for another championship run next year. Let's see if the myth of PJ's championships comes in 3's can get busted.

We might see a better Laker team next year now that Trevor would be starting out the whole season. I won't be surprised if Jordan Farmar might break in the lineup aswell, since Oldman Fish is, well, an Old Man.

The Orlando Magic has alot in their hands starting with Rafer Alston. The talking heads have already showed both sides of them keeping Skippy and trading him away for peace and harmony. For me I just don't know what to expect with a healthy Jameer Nelson and Skip in one team. Both guards would demand minutes, and Jameer is one of the core members of the group. The ideal and logical move here is to ship Skip out of Orlando. He would make a good backup guard, and they can now play small ball with both of them out in the open court. Just some possibilities, but Skip would most likely Skip out of Orlando.

Hedo has publicly said that he'll opt out of his current contract. But I'd see him go back with the Magic. Where else would he play point-forward? If he moves, he'd be left with nothing but a shooting forward who'd most likely be two notches down from his performance in Orlando.

Josh Smith's name has been ringing bells lately... Just not sure where he'd fit.

Shaq is rumored to be on the move and cast a shadow in Cleveland. But I just don't see the light with what they're offering the Suns. Getting Ben Wallace and Pavlovic is just not enough with Shaq. The Big Kid maybe old, but compared to Ben... He's more valuable. I just don't see how this would benefit Phoenix, and it's not even around the area of clearing salary cap since Big Ben still has another year of his huge ass contract. I'd rather have Shaq than these two.

Unless... Steve Kerr is really a moron.

This is the last season before the Big Transfer Act of the NBA materializes... This would likely dictate where we'll see King James in the following year. Who'll be with RuPaul... and where will amazing happen next.

In Conclusion

Congratulations to the 2009 NBA Champions. The Los Angeles Lakers!

They say that Phil's championships comes in threes... If these Lakers can keep up what they're doing... It's possible.

15th for the franchise, 10th for Phil, 4th for Mamba...

Whew what a post season that was! Bulls-Celtics, Magic-Celtics, Magic-Cavs, Lakers-Rockets, Lakers-Nuggets, Lakers-Magic.... this is the best playoffs I've seen in recent history. Amazing...

Anyway... now that Amazing has happened in Los Angeles... What are we going to do now? there's no amazing till the season starts in October? November?...
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Out of order

The week was just turning out to be a great one. Sun was up, arrived in office early, and everything was just right. Having eaten Tocino for breakfast to add icing on the already awesome morning I was having. I was already looking forward to playing Basketball tonight, having seen how Kobe played against the Magic today was just inspiring. And most of the time, I live through inspiration even with the sports I play.

Then... suddenly, I received a call that I need to visit a client for a meeting. That kinda pushed me off my order already, but thinking maybe I could leave right after the meeting and get back to meet my dad earlier.

Then the day just wouldn't stop messing itself up when I learned that the meeting would have to start by 3. Given our previous discussions which usually last an hour and a half... I don't know how I could cut things out to make it in time for ball later...

Good Lord... Why?

You see, playing basketball with my friends every Monday night is the very thing that makes Mondays worthwhile. This was the very thing that gives mo to my mojo. This usually keeps me up the whole week seeing how I played and basically had fun... ruining it would be the ruin of this week.

Now I'm at our clients whim... and me? I just couldn't find a way to smile now...

Damn
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Avengers Assemble!

It's no secret that they're all coming to town, and they'll all rally by the start of next year. Whoo-dee-do!!!

And I can't wait to see the next Iron Man film. This would include Mickey Rourke as Iron Man's nemesis in this movie, Whiplash, and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow! So all in all we can say, in Jon Favreu we trust, since he'll also be the hands that would mold The Avengers into action.

10 Minute Captain Kirk of USS Kelvin will hold the Mjolnir in Thor. And also director, Kenneth Branagh ensures we don't listen to ye old english as they act as thee.

Nemesis Loki and good old daddy Odin will also be in the film. I wonder where they'll hold Asgard?

Captain America has a mind, and Joe Johnston is going to be it. Director of Honey I shrunk the Kids, Jumanji and October Sky will add his touches on the great american hero. There's nothing here yet, but we know that they'll set this in a WWII setting.

In other news... Spider-man 4 is a go and the gang is back for a shot of web-demption. Director Sam Raimi says he'll have more creative control this time and it will definitely be better than Spider-man 3. Honestly... anything would be better than Spider-man 3.

Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst will be back as Spidey and love interest Mary Jane... and we'll probably see The Lizard as his tormentor in this film. Save the franchise... save the world.






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It's Official

Full Story at RealMadrid.com

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Next Blockbuster in June!

What do you get when you cross Terminator and Transformers? Transmorphers! Robots falling down the sky threatening the human race... Just like as if Skynet was based on Mars and suddenly sent the robots he created from Cybertron down to earth... on cube form. How fancy is that?

Oh and check out the 00:43 mark... You'll get some dial-up internet nostalgia.





The best thing about creating movies like this wherein mankind is being threatened by Computer Generated robots... is that you can only cast a few so-so actors... tell them that you got their loved ones hostaged, and make them run with a shotgun. You'll get this.

Transmorphers: Fall of man.

*****
It won an academy award! for best movie created EVER!
-Justin Alfafara, Rollingrocks Magazine

Worked Out the Old Shots

So a slow day, I chose to sneak in and work on some of my old shots (dated Feb of this year)

I found some of my sunrise pictures from our annual family beach trip. This year, we went to Bohol, and it was the first summer my camera experienced with me. Anyway here are the original shots.







I adjusted colors/curves of the photos and made a little physical adjustment on them.
I cropped out the empty mass from the first picture and managed to come out with this.



Morning Calls

On the 2nd picture, I adjusted the tilt and kinda went crazy with adjusting the color. I don't actually know now if it became better or got worse. Lemme know :)



Reflections



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Weezy Doin Work

Weezy just released a track called 'Kobe Bryant'.

I can see a Kobe highlight reel in YouTube with this track on... or if Kobe does want to be a boxer, this track would certainly fit as an entrance music.

Typical Weezy track, typical Weezy rhyme, but to all yall Mamba lovers out there... here's the track.

Kobe doing work.
2-4 on my shirt
he the greatest on the court
and I'm the greatest on the verse.
Going for the fourth ring
like it was his first
gotta get the gleam, do it for Kareem!





H/T to Nah Right for the first post - go here to download.

[via steadyburn]

Watch the Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Check it out on BTV 9:00 am Live. I'm just hoping Quinito Henson and Chino Trinidad won't cover it for BTV... It's just not right...

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Peek-a-boo... I see you!

There's just no justification for lies.

There's no truth in em...
There's no merit in em...
And I guess liars know that already...

Because liars... who tries to justify their lies are nothing but bullshit.

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And So It Begins

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via FoxyTunes So whats up?

Whats up with the minds of our so called congressmen these days? They can't seem to sit down and think... wait what am I saying, these guys already have YAY on their minds when you tell them about changing our constitution. These douchebags are on a mission, and we have yet to see what the big picture is. As of now, we know that they're using all their powers to kill the Senate as another legislative house that would vote on resolutions separate from the house of representatives.

2 views that people are looking at in this situation.

1. Term extension.

We all know that PGMA is screwed once she steps down her high chair. We all know that there are sharks waiting on her as she gets stripped of her immunities. That goes to mister First Gentleman aswell.

2. Change of Government to Parliamentary

Others speculate that she would run as congresswoman of the province of Pampanga... and for sure she'll win... then we'll be saying hello to the first Prime Rib of the Philippines.

It doesn't look good either way. If this Constituent Assembly pushes through, we're left with nothing... including what little hope we have.

Democracy was raped... stripped off her clothes and forced to suck their c*ck.

may God help us all.

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Burning Skies

I was in Subic last weekend, and my camera got another opportunity to get out of its bag along with his friend mr. tripod.

So while my officemates were busy preparing for their skits and presentations to entertain us through the night, I got my friends out their containers and took some shots. Here are some of the pictures that I took.

While looking at the bay, a white light coming from my left caught my eye. So when I moved towards the source this is what I saw. Problem was there was a ledge blocking my way, good thing the tripod was high enough to get the camera to see the sight. This is what I got.


Right outside the room I saw a tanker docking by the bay. I wasted no time and set up the tripod and aim at the tanker. Took some trials to get my desired shot, and somehow I was speaking to myself as I analyze each picture. I found myself uttering these words... rule of thirds.

hehe this is what I got after adjusting the brightness and contrast.




The original images of these photos can be found in my Multiply site and my Flickr.

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Cha-Cha...

What for? Why the freak now? Why are they rushing too much for this Charter change shit? So that they can add more for their mother dear? I don't see any reason as to why they're trying so hard to pass this Con-Ass or Cha-Cha or whatever... I don't see why.

And now... the congress are even trying to push it without the involvement of the Senate.

Oh yeah... I remember their plans with the Cha-Cha is to remove the bicameral system and eliminate the Senate all through out.

Can we get on with the elections already? So we can friggin change this shady administration we're witnessing right now.

Can we? please?