Ateneo wins againts La Salle

Ateneo wins their first UAAP game against La Salle! The match was one of the best Ateneo vs La Salle games ever. After multiple deadlocks, multiple lead changes, a few technical fouls, and a lot of great plays, Ateneo bested La Salle by 6 points. Go Ateneo!

What's with Accenture?

Last month, my friends and I were treated to breakfast at Il Ponticello. True Faith was also playing on stage singing their songs and some covers. The whole event was free and was sponsored by Accenture. To top the whole morning off, my friend won an 8GB iPod touch in the raflle.

This morning, I boarded a jeepney with my fare in hand ready to pay. The barker said there was no need to pay as the ride was free and it was sponsored by Accenture.

I can’t help but be cynical with Accenture’s philanthropy. What do they get in return?

Lakers in the Finals

I've never been much of a basketball fan. If and when I watch a game, I'd be hanging on to every word from the announcer so I can keep up with what's happening. I'd hear a referee's whistle and he'd make those gestures and it's all the same for me.

But recently, I've been following the progress of the Western Conference Playoffs. (I don't even know if I said it correctly.) Anyway, it became more exciting for me since I've started betting on the games. Actually, since I don't have a team and I really wouldn't know which team to choose, I let people bet on who they want and I'd be cheering for the other side, the team no one wouldn't want to bet on. Sounds crazy but it's been great so far. Spurs vs Lakers Game 4 was pivotal as a lot of people bet on the Spurs but Lakers won. Ergo, I won.

What's disappointing though. From the lines I've seen, Spurs was the underdog and given +8. Before the start of the game, the line went down to +7 or +7.5. The final score was Lakers ahead by exactly 8. The last shot by Sasha Vujacic changed the outcome for a whole lot of gamblers. Everyone who was watching the game knew it was in the bag for Lakers so there was no need to take the shot but I think that last shot was for the gamblers. Or it might be for the free tacos the audience will get if Lakers pass 100pts while keeping the opponent under 100pts. Or it might be out of inexperience on Sasha's part. Or it might be that they were just so damn happy. Whatever the reason is, I can't wait for the Finals!

Bb. Pilipinas World - Janina San Miguel

Janina San Miguel's answer was a classic. It brought new meaning to the word, incoherence. I've heard grade schoolers enunciate better than she does. Bb. Pilipinas people are going to need major PR work on her for the country to back her up when it comes to the Miss World pageant.

What I don't understand is how could she have won. Being up on stage is no joke and the pressure definitely got the better of her. But the fact is that it's just going to be bigger. The Bb. Pilipinas was viewed by the whole country. The Miss World will be seen by everyone. She may have potential but she wasn't able to deliver. And we need someone who can deliver.

However, she's already won and no one can do anything about it so the best thing to do right now is support her. And if we can't do that, next best thing is to not lambaste her more than we already have.