Tim Burton's The World of Stainboy

Thanks to Open Culture, we now have the complete animated series of Tim Burton The World of Stainboy. There are six episodes and I'm posting them all herein our blog.  Enjoy watching!

Episode 1 Stare Girl:



Episode 2 Toxic Boy:



Episode 3 Bowling Ball Head:



Episode 4 Robot Boy:



Episode 5 Matchstick Girl: 



Episode 6 The Origin of Stainboy:

What's UP Baranggay?

The 2013 Baranggay Election is happening on Monday, October 28. To serve the community, to help and aid the neighbors and the lead the pack are some of the sold-out, tested campaign shout-outs for the candidates.

But what do we really know about the Local Government Unit? Our country's agency in-charge of the administration of the leaders of each baranggay.

I found one Vimeo video, produced by the UP Open University. Let's watch:

GMA News' Katipunan: Unang Kabanata

GMA News and Public Affairs did it again!

I hope this series reaches all Philippine classrooms and aid our students in learning more about Philippine history, culture, language and values. This is Katipunan Episode # 1- Unang Kabanata: Teresa aired October 19, 2013.

Let us have more of this on Philippine TV!

Ang galing GMA News!

PhoneVideo Capture from Shell Grand Finals 2013

Here is one Endgame I captured from the event I covered. Sorry about the viewpoint!

UP College of Music: Freshman Show 2013

Everyone is invited to the Freshman show on Wednesday @ 4 PM, September 4, 2013 at the Abelardo Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

The UP College of Music Freshman show is directed by Viel Eugenio. ANother product of homeschooling program.

Admission is free!

Teaser:

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Million People March Against Pork Barrel

Ten years ago, former Senator Ping Lacson wanted the Pork Barrel Fund scrapped and when he took the podium and gave the privilege speech, he was torn to pieces with all the attacks coming from all directions aimed at character assassination.

Two decades ago, during my college days, Datu's Tribe screamed on top of their lungs:

 

And Lourd de Veyra's Radio Active Sago Project came up with this:

 

Watch Online: The Conjuring 2013

Scare yourself and watch this year's best horror film, The Conjuring.

I couldn't help but post this link here ==> Watch Online: The Conjuring 2013.

Here is one of the reviews I read:

"Overall, watching the film will really immerse you into the intense malevolence that terrorized the Perron family. Many creepy images you see will stick with you for a long time. All the hype was accurate this time. This IS one of the best horror films in recent years. 8/10"-  Fred Said

Looking Back at 2012-2013

Today, June 1, 2013, is the very first day of my summer break from work. After the commencement exercises last night, I had a long impromptu chat with my friend Ricky at the parking lot. The usual review of the year and plans for next year.

Let me take this chance to look back at the year that was.

It was a good year and we had so much to thank for. Hearing the speakers for the night, the two student awardees and the special guest,  made me feel like I am home. It was interesting to listen to the thoughts and hopes of the leaders of the batch. They spoke of how the school nourished their lives, how the school has become their home in the last nine or ten years. They saw the school as a place where thy can be who they want to be and they did. They are the product of what the school is.

About my former colleague, I have all my prayers for her. She was the "Mother" I had when I was a newbie in my school. I had this great opportunity to work with her when she was working as the homeroom teacher for the fourth graders. Tears did fall from my eyes but I had to hold back. I didn't want to make a scene nor be noticed that I was crying. I thought I would see her after the ceremony but she left as soon as she was done with her speech.

I wanted to tell you this but I never had the chance:

Dear Mrs. Z, 

Thank you for the kindness and guidance you have shown me when you were with us. The time I had with you was short, maybe less than a year but those precious times I worked with you were remarkable. You were a mother to me without trying to. You gave me reminders about being a father and about being a teacher in Beacon. You shared stories and TOBLERON whenever you had a chance. You would always tell me that I was in a good place, I was in Beacon. I know now what you meant when you said that I was in a good place, I was in Beacon. Beacon is not just a school or a place for me to teach and work. Beacon is a family. 

Thank you so much. May the Lord our God guide you thru and give you more years to shower your loved ones with the same guidance and you have given me.

And the gifts.
   
Of all the gifts I received from my students last night, there was one I received where I felt my hair on my neck stood and my heart beat faster. The gift was a letter from my student, SB. The student wrote simple but meaningful letter in Filipino. It was a letter of thanks and a letter of looking back. It was heartfelt and it was the first thing I showed my wife and kids when I reached home. So to SB, thank you very much!

For my chess this year, we claimed the MISAA Chess Championship for the first time. I am now reaping the fruits of  more than two years of ground work with the students. As always, students will come and go but those who remain are the ones who truly loves the game of chess. The way I see it, our club will have a solid line up in the next two years. With the material that I have now, both PYP and MYP will play at a much higher lever this coming school year. Will we find a way to play for the DEPED Taguig Sports Meet? I don;t know.

For my Language B class, I have learned more about my subject this year. I have become more relaxed in teaching the units and has befriended the Language B guide more. I got into Pinoy Graphic Novels because of my Pop Culture unit. And now, my own kids are teasing me that my new chess is graphic novels or komiks.

For learning support, I have had the great opportunity to be part of SENIA-Manila. My coordinator, Ms. Y, asked us to present in the SENIA-Manila's Gathering of Professionals and it was great. Thanks!

But I still need to learn something more. It is in "doing" that we learn something more. I have to be more meticulous in my documentation. I have to, I need to.

It was a great year. Another year done, another year of fun.

Thanks much, thanks much!

 

The Philippne Standard Time Law 2013

PNoy signed the Philippine Standard Time Law recently, also known as Republic Act 10535. Its no joke and if any of the TV and Radio Stations violates this law by publishing or broadcasting the wrong time, they may be fined by 30,000 to 50,000 pesos.

All government agencies are mandated to synchronize and display the official  PST in their offices and bundy clocks.

You may read the PDF copy of the PST Law Philippine Standard Time Law 2013 by buenaventura_f_a
 or watch the video below:

 

Easter Break 2013

Tonight is the beginning of my six-day break from school. Most of my colleagues and students are all out flying towards their vacation or are already there. Its nice to know that everyone is taking this break and that they are spending their time with their families and loved ones.

That's good and that's really good!

You guys might find this one helpful when the sun sets and everyone gathers to chill down:

Ten Hours of Gregorian Prayer Music

This YouTube video is timely. The world is now watching with bated breath the first few steps our new Pope is taking, slowly but surely. I discovered this video and it runs for ten hours, giving us a taste of Gregorian prayer music.

Enjoy the peace and silence while you play it on the background.

Coursera: ADHD Through the Lifespan

This just in: "Pay Attention" ADHD Through the Lifespan by Anthony L. Rostain of University of Pennsylvania. This is one of the Coursera course I'll be participating in and I hope to finish the course.  The course reviews current scientific knowledge and clinical approaches to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and examines its impact on development, functioning and health outcomes.

An intro to the course:

1st Philippine Brain-based Conference

BrainFit Philippines is hosting the 1st Philippine Brain-based Conference on March 25, 2013 at Centro Escolar University Auditorium (CEU), Mendiola, Manila. The conference starts at 1 and will end by 5 in the afternoon. Keynote speaker is Martha S. Burns, Ph. D. and she will talk about "Brain Fitness, The Key to Learning Success in Children."

For a preview of what to expect and probably to learn from the conference, here is a TEDx video of Dr. Martha S. Burns:

For the additional  information, posters and registration, drop me a line or two on my comment box so I can send you it to you by email. You may also visit the following link: http://brainfitph.blogspot.com.

Songs for the Sick and Tired

What do you do when your home and sick? Do you watch hourly news that only speak of death, tragedy and killings made mostly by the people that's supposed to protect us? Or do you stay in bed and listen to your favorite songs?

For the past three weeks I've been sick with body pains, coughs and flu and after all the medication that made drowsy, I listened to these:


At the end of the day, it's really a blessing to have your family beside you, caring and loving wife and children: And at six in the evening, it's nice to gather as a family and pray the Angelus:

Mavs Terrorizes Lakers 2012

Obviously, winning a game in the opening of the NBA season takes more than putting four all-stars, all offensive-minded players in the same team. It was a nightmare for the newly-revamped line-up for Lakers with the addition of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash during the pre-season. With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol getting in the team plus the two all-stars, they are really strong, on paper.

Do you remember the Lakers line-up in 2004 NBA Season? Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Shaq and Kobe in the same team. They didn't make it and poor Malone and Payton had to end their NBA careers without any championship ring.

And the October 30, 2012 NBA game between Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers was a de javu:

Interview with GM Susan Polgar 2012

Here is an interview with GM Susan Polgar and Lisa Suhay on WPR Kathleen Dunn Show about the various aspects and benefits of chess:

Full Movie: Searching for Bobby Fischer

The movie I've been searching for in the last twenty years is here. I watched this film in the theaters as a fourth year high school student but never really made an impact on my interest in chess. This they say is the definitive movie to watch if you want to turn your kids away from the game!

So here it is, the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer:

Today's Date: 10-11-12

Coach Leo reminded me about today's date, ten-eleven-twelve! And in celebration of the "iskalera" allow me to share this video from the band Down under, Frente:

World Teacher's Day 2012

I never planned to post anything about this day, the World Teacher's Day. Reason? There's just too many days and dates to remember teachers and their undying love for learning.

Honestly, I remember it once was celebrated in February, then in December and now in October.

Are there really that many days to remember and celebrate teacher's day?

But my plan not to post any was changed because of the impromptu singing my students did at the end of the day. They sang to us to Happy Teacher's Day to the tune of Happy birthday! Wow! It was so simple and yet so powerful! I guess it was the twinkling in their eyes, the sincerity of their action that moved me.

Thanks to you Grade 8 Beacon School students, graduating class of 2013!

And here is a video shared to me by Maggie in celebration of. Maggie my co-teacher and the Sosyal Atenean-Choir Singer-American-Bisaya whose love for Aegis and Gloc9 rivals that of my love for Pinoy Pop Culture.

Salute to teachers:

Beatles in Japan 1966

Here is another gem I found on YouTube, the first complete performance of The Beatles in Tokyo, Japan in 1966. I'm not sure but this was the same year when John, Paul, George and Ringo visited the Philippines. This is the second of a series of video posts on the world's famous band, ever!

The equipment during their time were terrible. The microphones were unstable, speakers were failing but they played with in full throttle.

That's why maybe they're the Fab 4!