Before, Filipinos have only known the doughnut as the sweet, round-shaped dough – and nothing more. However, global doughnut brand Krispy Kreme changed this with the introduction of its infamous confectionary inventions in partnership with popular brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Snickers and Oreos (to name a few). Suddenly, Manila was abuzz with excitement – the welcome arrival of Krispy Kreme has signaled a bright doughy future.

This 2010, Krispy Kreme is back to offer something deliciously different as it launches its Baked Creations. This newest addition to the line of Krispy Kreme offerings comes in two new options: the Kruffins, an American style hand made muffin-with-a-hole filled with rich and delicious fruits, nuts or chocolate with varieties which include Double Chocolate, Apple Streussel, Blueberry and Classic Kruffin; and the Pull Aparts – the North Carolina original hand-rolled balls of dough, pulled apart and laid to form a doughnut like sweet bread, filled with sweet or savory varieties such as Cheese, Bacon & Cheese, Sausage & Cheese and Cinnamon. Like the doughnuts everyone has grown to love, these new Krispy Kreme sensations are the perfect companions to Krispy Kreme’s freshly brewed Signature Coffee. Continue Reading »

Basically, Alice In Wonderland 2010 is about Alice’s return (after 13 years) and her destiny to slay the Jabberwockee in order to free the people of Wonderland from the Red Queen.

As expected the 3D effects are a visual treat especially from a Director such as Tim Burton. His take on this fantasy story veered away from the original in the sense that it did not bear a childish plot so to speak, or it is an attempt at a continuation at the very least. I’d say its a PG13 flick for kids might get startled or worse have nightmares with certain characters and scenes plus, the plot and various symbolism might confuse them.

The characters: Alice (Mia Wasikowska), The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), The Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), etc. were portrayed very well all except, (and it is just my opinion) The White Queen (Anne Hathaway) which looked crookedly odd and at most times, eerie. Or maybe I just expected a “goody queen” in a stereotypical fashion. My personal favorite is the Cheshire Cat..who wouldn’t like that charmer!

All in all I’d say give it a go with your kiddies but be ready to answer and explain certain points of the flick because it is uniquely raw and edgy..the usual Tim Burton style!

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This coming election, Filipinos can have a drink and vote with it, too.

Beginning March 10, 7-Eleven Philippines will be giving the entire Filipino nation a voice in the upcoming Presidential elections through the 7-Elections.

“7-Eleven in the USA first conducted this in 2000 and has run for three consecutive elections,” explains Jose Victor Paterno, President and CEO of Philippine Seven Corporation, Philippine licensee of 7-Eleven stores. “Partnered with two of the most prominent news networks in the U.S., CNN and USA Today, the informal polling was able to provide the public with daily and weekly poll results.” Continue Reading »

Atlantis Productions brings back Broadway’s hit Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q to Manila from March 12 – 27, 2010 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. AVENUE Q first premiered in Manila in 2007 and has had three sold out runs since then plus a hit run in Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre in 2008.

Tony-winning musical Avenue Q is the hilarious and heartfelt story of a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York with big dreams and little money. He can only afford to live on Avenue Q but—good news!—his neighbors turn out to be a remarkably funny bunch of characters (and monsters!). Continue Reading »