The Delight of Faberge Eggs

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened a fresh tab on my browser to search something on Google and I saw that the google doodle today is a tribute to Peter Carl Faberge. Years before if you ask me about his name and his works, I’d say that it doesn’t ring a bell but after having read The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry last month, I’m excited to see the Faberge eggs once again. These are Peter Carl Faberge’s  legacy to the world.

This is what today’s Google Doodle looks like.

The jeweled eggs crafted by Faberge’s family started out just as jeweled eggs given by the Tsars of Russia to the female members of their family. The tradition was that the Easter eggs be given as gifts. They started out simple but soon, Faberge was given free reign on what the eggs would look like and each year they became more and more intricate. What makes these eggs special are not only their outside appearance but also the surprise that they hold inside.

Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S3 free with Smart Unli Data Plan 2000

I’ve been a very happy Galaxy S2 user  for almost a year now. I can still remember the first time I held it in my hands and I was unaccustomed to how thin it was. Now that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is out, I gotta admit the temptation is very high. It still boasts of the same thin body at only 8.6mm, super AMOLED touchscreen on a gorgeous 16M color display. The large screen makes it all the more so pleasing to the eyes.



The Samsung Galaxy S3 phone comes with the latest version of Android which is Ice Cream Sandwich.  It’s microSD is upgradeable up to 64GB. It also has an 8MP camera. For techies, the main appeal of this phone is the raw processing power that it has. This makes it ideal for handling apps like HD Video. There’s also no question that it can run almost all the apps in the Play Store. No need to worry that games will lag or that applications would eat up too much resources in the background. To handle such promising long hours of browsing through the Play Store and trying out large download apps, Smart offers the Samsung Galaxy S3 for free on Smart’s Unlimited Data Plan 2000.  To date, this phone is vying for one of the top Android smartphones in the world. Wouldn’t you like to experience the Android goodness and power yourself?

To pre-order this phone and to know more about Smart’s postpaid plans, go to www.smart.com.ph/galaxys3 or inquire personally at any Smart store near you.

Secret Catwoman Poster for The Dark Knight Rises

I love it when marketing campaigns for certain movies take you more than the usual route of admiring posters and news articles on the web. This particular poster was revealed upon scanning a QR stamp at the previously released posters (I got it from Joblo.com). Catwoman’s fame and infamy is almost at the level of Batman himself. I think she goes up the pedestal along with The Bat and Joker as well.

This particular poster just how formidable a foe (or an ally) she is. The stiletto looks mighty sharp and deadly. It insinuates that she’s about to stomp on The Bat, not just stomp though but fierce. Remember all those trailers where Selina Kyle is doing a slow dance with Bruce Wayne and she mentioned that “a storm is coming”, well looks like she’s in the middle of a ravenous storm here. The Dark Knight Rises will be shown in theaters this coming July.

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The Evil Queen in Snow White and the Huntsman

For some, everlasting beauty is all that matters and as we all know…with age, physical beauty soon fades away. Ravenna (Charlize Theron) was abducted as a young child by an evil master. She was on her way to becoming one of the most evil and formidable forces in the kingdom with an eternal beauty as her primary weapon. It was an enchantment given by her mother.

Trying out Camopic Lite–Free Android App

This app caught my eye when I saw the initial description for it, it lets you create secret photos that you can share with your friends. I decided to give it a try. Camopic Lite is available for free at the Play Store for a minimal download of 656Kb.

Coffee and breakfast from Serye Cafe Filipino

Last week, while in the process of doing my car registration, my dad and I swung by Serye Cafe Filipino located at Quezon Circle for a bit of coffee and a bite. From the minute I walked in, I loved the ambiance. The place was big but it had a very cozy ambiance. When we got there, there was even a media forum taking place in the adjoining function room.

Movie Review: Men in Black 3

What makes the Men in Black movies worth watching is the partnership between Agents J & K. Their unique partnership after all saves the world at the end of the day. There are also the aliens and how they’re cleverly disguised among us. All Men in Black movies have a sequence of scenes where they are revealed. They all have unique personalities too. Aside from these, I also look forward to the gadgets and minor celebrity cameos.

In my opinion, the third installment of the Men in Black movie franchise is the best of the bunch. There have been mixed reviews on the movies but I’ve always liked them.

New Banners for The Dark Knight Rises

Lately, the campaign for The Dark Knight Rises has escalated and I’m pleased to bring to you the latest banners released for the movie, as well as some international banners I saw on Comingsoon.net. The banners depict the major characters in the film. Bane is looking pretty sinister and I still can’t believe that Tom Hardy is behind that mask. Anne Hathaway is pretty sultry as Catwoman. Okay guys, get over the banter about her cat suit, let’s see how Anne Hathaway interprets this vixen. Could this really be the end of Batman, hmmm I wonder.

As always, click on the photos for a larger view of the movie banners.

My Top Cloud Storage Services

Gone are the days when you get to keep data on portable storage devices and think that you're home free. What happens when you suddenly lost that precious flash drive or accidentally drop your external hard disk? Uhoh right? Well that's why it's a very good thing that we have cloud storage nowadays and since providers are competing for the best service for consumers, there's actually a lot to choose from. I've personally signed up for five, I figured with that amount of storage space I could have for my files, I don't have to worry about losing anything anymore because I can just access the files on any computer as long as there's an internet connection. However, having that many cloud storage space does require a bit of organization. Here's how I organized mine and a little overview of the subtle differences each cloud storage service has to offer.

Limited Edition Windows Mouse, Artist Series

Last night, I was really annoyed at how my mouse was automatically doing double-clicks each time I press the left mouse button. We've shared good many hours together during work and play and understandably for something that I bought so cheap, it had finally shown signs of wear. I know I have to replace it soon.

Coincidentally, I saw these mice from Microsoft belonging to the Limited Edition Artist Series. As of now, there are many artists who have created wonderful designs for the mice. I narrowed my favorites to two.

Oh Joy's mouse is pretty unique in form, maybe this is why it had caught my eye. I also like the subtle design of stylized flowers and the splash of lime color.



Stina Persson's mouse appeals to the graphic artist in me. The splashes of pink and orange along with the design, fits my personality just right. Creative, diverse, feminine and subtly wild.