tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19123281714731318972024-03-14T17:14:48.648+08:00CONFESSIONS OF A PARTYPHILEpartyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.comBlogger717125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-19225596094871035192014-04-18T00:44:00.000+08:002014-04-18T00:45:01.283+08:00Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe vs The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #fff2cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Anyway, I decided to create a new blogpost because I got my hands on a recipe that promised to be the <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/12/the-food-lab-best-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html" target="_blank">BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP</a> recipe!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #fff2cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>But before I give you the deets on that, I'd like to explain my love for everyone's favorite cookie.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #fff2cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>You see, ever since I could remember, I always LOVED these cookies. In fact, some of my earliest childhood memories involve me, my brother, and a huge can of chocolate chip cookies, and a whole lot of ants. Don't ask.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #fff2cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Anyway, on my recent trip back home to Davao, I found some really awesome cookies just lying on the table. I took a bite and it was magic! The cookies were crunchy on the outside and soft and fudgy on the inside. Plus, the chocolate swirled within the cookie. Amazeballs! I was even more amazed when I learned that my youngest brother made them based on an easy-as-pie recipe similar to this:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now, if you had the patience to actually watch the video, you'd realize that the recipe wasn't very complicated. In fact, it was so simple it was almost fool proof. And the finished product was awesome.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So that piqued my interest in creating the BEST chocolate chip cookie eveeeeer!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So I went to my go-to site for Filipino Cooking (pepper.ph) and searched for an article about chocolate chip cookies. That lead me to the recipe linked in the first part of this post.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>This recipe was awesome! It used Brown Butter (for a nutty/toffee-ish flavor), as well as several different techniques (blending white sugar with eggs, whisking brown sugar with butter et al) that I thought would make for an interesting cookie. So I followed the recipe to a tee and this is what I got:</b></span><br />
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-92145291145053447342012-10-24T01:03:00.002+08:002012-10-24T01:03:26.428+08:00Top 10 Most Unforgettable Confessions of a Partyphile Moments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you don’t already know, Confessions of a Partyphile, my
radio show, is ending this Wednesday. It has been a glorious four-year ride on
the show but times are changing and I have to do something for myself. To
celebrate the end of a wonderful era in my personal and professional career,
I’m counting down the most unforgettable moments on the show. Here they are:</b></span></div>
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can I forget? I thought about the segments for weeks and weeks and it was
finally time to execute it. I came up with some segments that I still use until
the last day of my radio show like the DRINK OF THE WEEK and EVENT UPDATES. I
had a very limited play list as party music was just on its way to going
mainstream. I remember the first show included Don’t Stop the Music by Rihanna
and Insomnia by Craig David. Yes, it’s been that long.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>9.) I got a message from an African-American New Yorker: I
know this doesn’t seem very grand, but an African-America New Yorker dropped me
a message on Facebook telling me that he had been staying in the Philippines
for a couple of weeks and he religiously listened to Confessions of a
Partyphile for two reasons: 1.) His girlfriend was a huge fan and 2.) My show
reminded him of home. According to him, Confessions of a Partyphile sounded
like it was right out of New York radio. It was a very proud and humbling
moment for me because it gave me the sense that I was doing something right.
That Confessions of a Partyphile actually measured up to international standards.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>8.) Steve Midnight saying bye bye: I was on the air with
Steve Midnight for over two years and there is no doubt that he was the best
on-air partner I had ad he became such a dear friend. His departure changed the
whole dynamic of the show and really felt like half of Confessions of a
Partyphile left with him. In the end, I truly believe that th show was as much
his as it was mine.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>7.) Debuting Make It Better: It was Alessandra de Rossi’s
first single off her first album. We debuted the song before anyone else in
Philippine radio; and it was extra special because Alessandra is a good friend
and the type of music she made was not very radio-friendly. I felt like having
the opportunity to play a song that is not very radio-friendly was a big deal
in advancing her musical career as well as introducing a new genre of music to
the local audience. Plus, Alex took time out of her busy schedule to tune in
the whole time.</b></span></div>
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guest chef for Marco Polo Davao’s French food festival. His usual clientele
included some of the 100 richest people in the Philippines and he got his
culinary education in Le Cordon Bleu; arguably the finest culinary school in
the world. And because I am me, I asked him to share pulutan recipes. I just
find it funny how I had such an amazing and cultured chef on the show and the
only thing I asked him for was the simplest pulutan recipe he had that went
well with beer.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4.) Having Chef Sharwin Tee on the show: Chef Sharwin Tee is
the host of Lifestyle Network’s Curiosity Got the Chef. Because I am a fan of
the show, the network, the chef, and food in general, it was a really thrilling
experience to have Chef Sharwin on the show, sharing his recipes and
culinary-know-how with our listeners.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3.) Drink of the Week: Bastard Series: The Bastard series is
a five-drink menu that includes a starter (Gin Fizz), The three bastard drinks
( Suffering Bastard, Dying Bastard, Dead Bastard), and a closing drink (Bastard
in Heaven). This five-set cocktail menu is the most lethal drink combo you can
ever consume. It is set that only a special breed actually make it to the
fourth drink. We gave the recipe out on the air, and I had the most
overwhelming response from the listeners who wanted to get the recipe.
Consequently, my blog post which contained the recipe for the Bastard Series
became one of the most popular ones on my blog.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2.) Having 2,000 Online Listeners: This made me realize that
people actually listened to my show. There was an episode of Confessions of a
Partyphile where we actually reached 2,000. During that episode, we started
with about 800 listeners, and by the time we ended we had more than 2,000. Once
we ended the show, the number of online listeners gradually decreased to 500.
What made it special is the fact that they actually listened and partied with
me for the duration of the show; and that told me that people were actually
responding to the show.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1.) Debuting Happiness by Alexis Jordan: Happiness by Alexis
Jordan was released on September 7, 2010. We started playing it on the show the
same day it came out, September 8 in the Philippines. Everybody loved the song,
and it started to pick up. They started playing it in Manila clubs six months
after, and I even heard it played in a club in Dumaguete a year after. I’ve
always felt like Confessions of a Partyphile helped bring the song in the
forefront, or we just got really lucky to be the first to debut a song that
would become an instant dancefloor classic.</b></span></div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-40371641026302694862012-10-24T01:01:00.002+08:002012-10-24T01:01:25.027+08:00Saying Goodbye to Confessions of a Partyphile (The Radio Show)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started Confessions of a Partyphile on October 2008. At
face value, Confessions of a Partyphile seemed like any other radio show. It
had a host, music was played, and there were assigned segments and topics for
the night. But in many ways, Confessions of a Partyphile was the first of its
kind.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was the first locally-produced radio talk show that
played purely party music; it was the first radio show that promoted partying
as a way of life, and it was the first locally-produced radio show to have
regular events.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I started this radio show, it came as a surprise.
Mostly because I was very new to the industry, and the opportunity to be given
a chance to start a special show was reserved for more seasoned of DJs. I do
not know what Miss Joey, our station manager, saw in me at that time, but I am
most grateful that she gave me this platform to promote what I believe in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Confessions of a Partyphile started, people thought it
was controversial. To be promoting drinking and partying in mass media was
something that did not sit well with everybody. However, the true reason why I
started Confessions of a Partyphile, the newspaper column—blog—and radio show
four years ago, was to educate young partyphiles on the Dos and Donts of
partying. The truth is, the party scene, or PARTYLANDIA as I call it, can
change you. A young partyphile could see some bad behaviour and feel like it is
appreciated in the party scene and mimic it. I put it upon myself to be the
voice of reason, telling these partyphiles that you can have fun without throwing
away your values.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thus, aside from talking about good alcohol, how to cure a
hangover, or how to dress for a party; I also talked about party etiquette, and
setting limitations. Contrary to popular belief, this was not a show that
capitalized on gimmicks, hoopla, and controversy. I just said what I thought
people needed to hear; to know; and to feel.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I think it is only fitting that I end the show on its
fourth year. In a sense, you, my dear listener, have graduated from Partyphile
College. In many ways, I have given everything I know about the partyphile
lifestyle, there isn’t much more to be exhausted from the unfortunately very
limited brain space I have for useful information. So I think that I have
achieved what I have set out to do. I have imparted my knowledge, I have
entertained, I have informed, and I have become part of many people’s lives.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You, my dear listener, have let me into your life. You had
made me part of your Wednesday habit. Whether you listen to me by accident or whether
you tune in religiously, the fact that you have shared with me an on-going
conversation about the partyphile lifestyle is a lot to be thankful for.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am leaving the show to move on to other things, but I
would like you to know that you have made this booth my home. And no matter
where life takes me, it will always ring true, that there is no place like
home. There is no place like Mix FM. There is no place like Confessions of a
Partyphile.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’d like to thank Ms Joey for all the understanding and the
opportunity to do what I want and need to do and for allowing me to grow under
her mentorship. For making all the ads for my events, for the friendship, all
the tips, and gossip, and the moments we shared by your office door. More
importantly, Ms Joey always told me about things to look out for, and people to
stay away from, because she is genuinely concerned about how I do inside and
outside the booth. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thank Jack Savage for being like an older brother to
everyone in the station and for giving me the best party songs in Davao and for
allowing me to debut the freshest party songs, other radio shows haven’t even
heard of. I know it must have been added work for him to actually look for
songs to fill my show with, but it was all worth it in the end. People always
tell me that I play great music on my show, but I take no credit for it. It is
all Jack Savage’s work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To Sonny B who had always made me feel like I could be good
at DJing; that I was doing something right. His opinion meant much to me, and
the fact that his opinion of me was always positive lets me know that somebody
who is an industry institution sees something in the work that I do.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To all my co-DJs past and present, thank you very much. To
Alexy and Lee: who would have thought I would last four years as a DJ? To Gab
who has grown soo much as a Dj and as a person. To Raven and Trip who are doing
soo well compared to when they started out. I remember during their earlier
days as DJs, we would be teaching them the rules and the guidelines, and
sometimes they’ve stuck by it and sometimes they’ve bent all the rules; but
they’ve really grown to be wonderful radio jocks. To Miss Steph who is always
cool and is like the sensible but jolly older sister I never had. To Sir George
Booke whose timeslot I took over; thank you for trusting me with Wednesday
evenings. To all my partners past, Chris Chase, Wacky, and Steve Midnight, for
all the friendship and putting up with my weirdness and endless farting inside
the booth. To Ate Mae and Ate Mai and Kuya Armald and Kuya Ruel, I’m sure
you’re going to miss me and my kakulitan but not as much as I’m going to miss
all your help and the friendship you were so willing to give me. The truth is,
there are many other companies that have better salaries or benefits than mix
fm, but for me Mix FM is more than just a company I work for. Mix FM is a
family, it is a second home, it is a place where I found friends that will last
me a lifetime.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To all the people from bastis brew who are as much part of
the mix fm family as we are theirs, thank you very much. Thank you to all my
sponsors, to everyone who goes to my parties, to edge davao, to marco polo
davao, to dj gary, dj torch, and most especially to you my dear listeners for
making the last four years a truly truly magical time in my life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not everyone is given the chance to live their dreams; you
made it possible for me. And for that, I am forever grateful. </span></div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-34830593447965957532012-10-17T14:10:00.000+08:002012-10-17T14:10:53.244+08:00Drink of the Week: Dead Dog Vomit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-72277563054158295442012-10-11T02:23:00.001+08:002012-10-11T02:23:32.509+08:00Youtube Channels to Subscribe To<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes, it is less about the show and more about the
channel. This is especially true when talking about Youtube channels to follow.
With the internet now being the more popular entertainment platform it is no
surprise that more and more people are skipping the boob tube and going
straight to their laptops. However, with popularity comes clutter. Unlike in
the world of television where only those that can afford to put up a station or
show, anyone with an internet connection and camera can upload their own video
online. Thus, the most popular video streaming site in the world, Youtube, is
unsurprisingly filled with as much clutter as it is filled with videos people
would actually want to watch.</div>
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Now, watching a video is one thing, while actually
subscribing to a channel is a whole different ball game. For a person to
subscribe to a Youtube channel it has to be: 1.) filled with great content. 2.)
updated regularly, and 3.) be entertaining to the subscriber.</div>
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Unfortunately, actually finding channels that are worth your
time in a site that is filled with gazillions of random videos may not be as
easy as the three-step process above. Thankfully (for you), I have rounded up
some of the most interesting Youtube channels that are worth subscribing to, or
at the very least, checking out.</div>
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Channel: Househacker</div>
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The channel features videos of “life hacks” or simple tips
that help solve everyday problems or inconveniences using common household
items. The tips are usually contributed by other Youtubers and are dramatized
by the people behind Househacker to show you exactly how to use the tips. These
life hack videos are about two to three minutes long and are collections of
ten-second tips that actually figure to be very handy. Some popular tips
include how to make your own stylus, how to unclog a shower head, how to clean
your windows with cola, and how to unseal an envelope.</div>
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Channel: StarKid Productions</div>
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StarKid Productions is a channel that is full of full length
musicals divided into several Youtube videos. The channel rose to popularity
with A Very Potter Musical, a pardody based on the JK Rowling novel, Harry
Potter. The star of the online musical is Darren Chris, the half-Filipino star
of hit television series, Glee. Chris also writes and composes the songs in A
Very Potter Musical with his friend AJ Holmes. Aside from the Potter parody,
the channel also features a musical parody of Batman entitled Holy Smoke,
B@man, and a musical based on Sci-Fi flicks. The greatest strength of this
channel lies in the fact that unlike most Youtube channels that feature a short
segment or show, StarKid Productions actually features full-length musicals
which sets them apart from billions of other channels on the site.</div>
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Channel: Fedde Le Grand TV</div>
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Fedde Le Grand is one of the top DJs in the world and is
popular for hits like Diamonds In the Sky, Soundtracks and Comebacks, and Put
Your Hands Up for Detroit. In his Youtube Channel, viewers get to be right
there with him as he plays the grandest venues in the world, tours the world, creates
magic in the studio, and even get to hear his latest singles first! Any
partyphile would enjoy the site because of the gorgeous visuals, the
gobsmackingly good house music, and the raw energy a really good party brings.
Plus, it gives you new gems for your iPod play list.</div>
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Channel: Entertainment News Television (ENTV)</div>
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This Youtube Channel is kind of like the E! for Youtube. It
is a collaboration between some of the most respected names in online
entertainment news such as Deadline.com, TVLine.co, HollywoodLife.com, and
Movieline.com. They give out the freshest and most up-to-date entertainment
news that are categorized under different focuses including: Spoiler Alert (a
play list dedicated to squealing some television series spoilers, Reality
Check! (a play list dedicated to commentaries on reality-based talent shows,
Breaking Entertainment News television (that gives all the latest global
entertainment news), Movie News, TV News, Hollywood movie trailers, Gossip, and
Celebrity News. They dish out information-packed videos in less than ten
minutes to give any Hollywood-craving Youtube user their daily fix of
everything showbiz.</div>
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Channel: Tipsy Bartender</div>
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The Tipsy Bartender is a Youtube channel that teaches
viewers how to make cocktails. Unlike most bartending channels on Youtube, this
one actually has some entertainment value in it. The videos on the channel are
usually hosted by a very attractive girl who shares recipes of cocktails that
give a nod to pop culture like cocktails named after the popular television
show, Walking Dead. Tipsy Bartneder also shares videos on how to spike the most
mundane ingredients like gummy bears or a 7-11 Slurpee to turn it into really
good (and really potent) party fare. This one is the definite choice for the
fun loving partyphile who wants to learn how to mix a cocktail or spike
everything in sight.</div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-41000986036625441892012-10-10T15:29:00.001+08:002012-10-10T15:29:10.912+08:00Drink of the Week: Pink Gin Spritzer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Pink Gin Spritzer is said to be a great Hangover Helper because it has some fruit juice in it which gives you some vitamins, it has some fizz in it which helps quench your thirst, and it has some alcohol in it too which makes you hangover-free.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make the Pink Gin Spritzer:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a tall glass with ice, combine :</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> two shots of cranberry juice</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> a teaspoon of grenadine </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and then fill to the brim with some soda water</span></li>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-13255562186376676032012-10-10T15:22:00.000+08:002012-10-10T15:22:28.005+08:00Tip of the Day: Learn to cure a hangover<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is essential for anybody who intends to keep on drinking that they know how to manage their alcohol. More importantly, the responsibility of knowing how to cure a hangover if and when it happens is something that is much more important than probably anything else in your life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Thus, we suggest that you keep following this blog and memorize the best ways to cure a hangover.</span></div>
partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-78170537768411179472012-10-08T00:38:00.000+08:002012-10-08T00:38:42.612+08:00Marlboro Black in the Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>I still love my Marlboro Blacks which are the newest variant of Marlboro Cigarettes in the Philippines. I just looove how there is a super mentholated Marlboro Black in the Philippines now because I used to eat a mint everytime I smoked just to have that extra-minty sensation. How about you? What do you smoke?</i></span></div>
partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-64454432157476443232012-10-08T00:30:00.000+08:002012-10-08T00:30:06.703+08:00Halloween Cocktails<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>If you are looking for gorgeous <a href="http://confessionsofapartyphile.blogspot.com/2011/10/drink-of-week-slime-punch.html" target="_blank">halloween cocktail recipes</a>, then you may want to check out the following blog posts:</b></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://confessionsofapartyphile.blogspot.com/2010/10/drink-of-week-jello-shots.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>HALLOWEEN JELLO SHOTS</b></span></a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jake: Hey Partyphile! I don't party often, but when I do, I always feel awkward about when to start ordering drinks. I mean, when I step inside a club, sometimes I just feel like dancing and not really drinking, do you think that would be alright? or is it a must to have a cocktail in hand? How soon after I step inside the club must I head tot he bar and order a drink? Also, what is a good drink to order if I wanna go dancing?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hey Jake! That's a very tough question. I totally get your point though. I'm sure it kind of feels awkward to not have ordered anything while inside a bar. It might feel like people would think of you as a cheapskate or that you can't handle your alcohol but the truth is, nobody really cares that much.</b></span><br />
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-51337235994770632222012-10-03T15:33:00.003+08:002012-10-03T15:33:53.577+08:00Drink of the Week: Cherry Bombs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-79613830045952592702012-10-03T15:28:00.000+08:002012-10-03T15:28:01.263+08:00Tip of the Day: Throw a Brunch Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-12658583525738942672012-10-03T15:16:00.001+08:002012-10-03T15:16:10.264+08:00Words of Wisdom from Confessions of a Partyphile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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actually dedicated to all techies. And as if they didn’t need any more
bullying, October 3 also happens to be VIRUS APPRECIATION DAY. How odd.
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-40455292412715574682012-10-03T01:38:00.001+08:002012-10-03T01:57:35.867+08:00Website Winners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Spending hours online seems to be one of our favorite past
times. Indeed this generation, our generation, has become one that indulges in
getting our fix of information, entertainment, commerce, and self-expression
over the web. Sometimes, it seems like there is so much to find online but we
stick to visiting a handful of our web favorites making it feel like we are
getting such a small bite out of the huge burger that is the internet. Thus, to
expand your web-surfing selection, I have rounded up some cool sites and blogs
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that is a mouthful, it gives you a clear idea of what the site is all about.
Pepper.ph looks like a food magazine. The photos are fun and have a
professional look to them, and the articles are fresh and very entertaining.
The site features new food finds, some poll questions, quick and easy recipes,
food hacks (recipes for their version of resto faves), and a lot of fun
features that can keep any foodie busy for hours on end. The articles and recipes are so good that any
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what can be fresher and more natural than facials, acne solutions, masks, and
other facial care solutions that you can make right at your home from
ingredients that are probably already in your pantry? Sounds cool? Yes it is. According
to Homemade Beauty with Victoria on myhomemadebeauty.com, it is your essential
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ManTestedRecipes.com is a website that features man-food.
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portions, best enjoyed when watching a basketball game or enjoying the summer
heat by the pool. That kind of food. Simple, no-frills, easy, and tasty. Here,
you can choose recipes based on the main protein used on the recipe, the “man
events” you plan to serve the dish during, the “man cooking tool” of your
choice (slow cooker, toaster oven, deep fryer, grill), the type of cuisine you’d like to enjoy, or
the diet you intend to follow (low-carb, vegetarian, low-fat). All the recipes
are very easy to follow and the site in general is very simple and streamlined;
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in the world music scene, then JonAlisBlog.com is definitely the site for you.
Don’t let the name fool you, this site is so much more than Jon Ali’s blog; it
is a sneak peak into everything music-related. The site gives you the latest
news about new releases, exclusive interviews with the biggest names in the
industry, plus it introduces some indie artists through interviews and album
reviews. Following this blog is definitely a great idea if you want to keep
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Partyphile: Hey Jill! I know it gets very tempting to bring a friend with you to avoid uncomfortable social situations. However, most etiquette experts would tell you not to do that just because it messes up the host's day. It gives them another thing to worry about, another person to entertain, and another hitch to fix.</span></div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-75063690169638236372012-09-26T15:00:00.000+08:002012-09-26T15:01:21.723+08:00Partyphile Poll: Men Drinking Ladies Drinks--- HOT or NOT?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Here's a controversial topic in the partyphile world: is it alright for men to be seen drinking Ladies Drinks? </span><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Is it hot or not?</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deng Ongkingko: Not! I prefer seeing a man drinking Colt45. Strong beer for real men.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marjorie Mendoza: Not! A ladies drink is called a "ladies" drink for a reason.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Karla Singson: It depends. I'd be intrigued though. Maybe it would make me go over and strike a conversation with him. For me, I'd be more interested in the man rather than the drink in his hand. And if he has the balls to drink a cosmo in a club, then, that's something!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eric Michael Tan: Walang basagan ng trip! I love Lychee Martinis! It's really the attitude that matters regardless what the man drinks.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doy Bijis: Drink what you want and stop worrying about what other people think about you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Koi Sevilla: Not! I want my man hunched over a beer or a shot of whiskey, brooding away as if the world is against him. And then after he takes the shot or consumes the bottle, he is ready to do battle, destroy his enemies, and then make love to me! Growl. Sexy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brian Reyes: Not! I'd rather be a ma drinking with the ladies than one who actually drinks ladies drinks.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Panjee Morales: Not! Mukatawa jud ug taman! (I'd laugh like crazy)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ria Lumapas: Hot! What's with all the labels? Besides, just because you're a man doesn't mean you have to be all macho. If it tastes good, go for it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JVince: Not! There would always be that notion that he's gay or not man enough. He ain't goin' home with anyone, that's for sure.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jonah Taojo: Not! Even my gay friends don't like cocktails that much. We like it HARD!!! It's not sexy at all. It's going to make me think twice if he's straight or not.</span><br />
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-36573963663538337732012-09-26T14:46:00.000+08:002012-09-26T14:46:10.522+08:00Tip of the Day: Master a Cocktail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No matter how easy it is to buy pre-made cocktails, alcopops, or good old beer these, every Partyphile must master at least three cocktail recipes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not suggesting that you go all out or study bar tending extensively; I'm just saying that it is good to have at least three mastered cocktails in your pocket when the opportunity comes to impress your fellow partyphiles or when there is no bartender in sight.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It would be wise to master three cocktails with the same ingredients as well so that you could make more cocktails with a limited set of ingredients and impress everyone with your tending know-how.</span><br />
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-33464751834453899632012-09-26T14:07:00.003+08:002012-09-26T14:08:46.209+08:00Drink of the Week: Blue Martini<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-8671808621282311342012-09-19T14:51:00.001+08:002012-09-19T14:51:02.749+08:00Drink of the Week: Milkshakes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since today is CHEESEBURGER DAY, Confessions of a Partyphile has decided to give you an easy-peasy Milkshake recipe that should work well with any flavor of ice cream</span></div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-41909265095787164922012-09-19T14:45:00.002+08:002012-09-19T14:53:09.738+08:00September 19 is Cheeseburger Day!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thus, you have every reason to spoil yourself with a fat, juicy, savory piece of meaty goodness!</span><br />
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-55749675020582754982012-09-19T14:40:00.000+08:002012-09-19T14:40:44.161+08:00Newsflash April 19, 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-3986146024975946772012-09-13T01:42:00.006+08:002012-09-13T01:42:54.683+08:0010 Qs with Gravefresh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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networking sites like Facebook and Multiply. Indeed, selling goods online has
become one of the easiest options for newbie entrepreneurs as Overhead and
Marketing costs are kept to a minimum. However, the online selling industry has
become a marketplace that is even more congested and chaotic than a real-life
market.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Online (selling) competition is cut-throat and several
sellers sell the same products at virtually the same rate. To really stand out
in a sea of generic online stores, one has to cater to an un-served niche
market; and that is exactly what Ken Quiratman has done with his brainchild—one
of the most popular Davao-based online stores—Gravefresh.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We got to interview the Owner/Founder/Creative Director, Mr.
Quiratman, about the creation, the passion, and the inspiration behind the
brand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: First of all, where did you get the name?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: Gravefresh is a combination of two of the fields I am
interested in. Grave depicts the “Metal” side while Fresh depicts the “Reggae,
Hip-hop, Urban” side.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: So, what is Gravefresh?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: It is an all-original Davao-made supreme brand. It
showcases what Davao has to offer and creates a distinct and unique approach by
bringing international trends to our market. We aim to bring Davao to the
international scene. Gravefresh focuses on different (underground) lifestyles
such as skate, music, and tattoo. Basically, we showcase unique designs that
other brands do not offer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: Why did you decide to start Gravefresh?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: I was into digital designing before I started
Gravefresh. I joined some online contests and did some collaboration work. I
was very inspired by international artists who also started their own brand. Also,
when Cebu brands emerged like Product of Uranus and Nick Automatic I realized
that it was also possible to do it here in the Philippines. I also really
wanted to wear clothes that were unlike those that you’d see in malls. I used
to find it difficult to look for clothes that I really liked so I decided to
make my own designs. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: So who makes your designs and how do you come up with
them?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: I make most of the designs. We have one release that is a
collaboration between I Am Ink Tattoo Studio and myself. Basically, I create
designs based on my mood and current mindset. I draft them by hand and then see
how they translate on clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Two of Gravefresh's best sellers: Stay Levy and High Five</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: Who is the typical Gravefresh man? Who is your target
market?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: We target enthusiasts of music, skate culture, hip-hop
culture, and artists.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: Where are your orders usually from?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: Usually we get orders from Manila and other parts of
Luzon. We also get a lot here from Davao and some from Cebu.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: Is Gravefresh just a clothing brand or do you have any
other products?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: We sell clothes but is not our only focus. We are
starting to organize events specifically for the purpose of supporting the
local music scene. Soon, we will reveal and feature more fresh products.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: So how do these events work with your clothing line? Are
these events mainly for promotions?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: Yes, we promote our brand during the events but it is
not just about promotions. It has become a way for Gravefresh to support the
local scene. For us, it is not just about business, it’s more about the
brotherhood.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: What differentiates Gravefresh from other online brands?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: We sell all-original designs in limited quantities. We
also organize events unlike most online sellers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CP: Would you encourage other young people to follow your
footsteps and open an online shop?</span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KQ: Yes. If they decide to start an online shop they must be
original and innovative. It would also be good if they supported the local
scene and local products.</span></div>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-83612655816460529792012-09-11T23:27:00.003+08:002012-09-11T23:27:50.051+08:00Your Questions Answered On the Air<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What’s the best way for me to invite my crush out on a Saturday night if
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<li class="MsoNormal">Rina:
I’m planning to throw a simple party in our garage. Would you suggest that
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know it’s a bit out of topic but I’m confused as to how may bridesmaids I
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<li class="MsoNormal">Diane:
I’m not really a fan of beer but I don’t know what else to order in the
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<li class="MsoNormal">Mike:
When I’m trying to pick up chicks in a bar, would it be better to be
partying with other girls or a group of guys?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Carl:
How do I get a girl’s attention inside a club?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Charlene:
What’s the best tasting liquor in town? Yung affordable ha</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Michelle:
I’m the only one who is still single in our group and we usually party
together on Saturdays. Recently, my friends have been inviting single guys
to party with us in a sort of a “blind date”. What do I do if I don’t like
the guy and I’m stuck with him the whole night?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Lisa:
I live in a apartment and the limited space becomes somewhat of a problem
sometimes. I have enough chairs, but not everyone gets the luxury of
eating on a table. I know everyone is alright with holding a plate on
their lap, but is there a better solution for this?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">JoMar:
Recently, there has been some news about two guys who gate-crashed a party
and ended up stealing some stuff in the party host’s home. How do you
enjoy a party without compromising your safety?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Joel:
My Manila friends usually pay with cards. Do you think it’s alright to do
this especially in Davao?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Marjorie:
Should I bring a gift every time I get invited to a party? Etiquette books
say so but I don’t think it is expected here in the Philippines.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Adrienne:
When throwing house parties, how do I tell guests that it is time for them
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<li class="MsoNormal">Marie:
I’m organizing my little sister’s debut. Should we pre-assign seats for
her guests or would it be easier if they were to pick out their seats?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Edmund:
The last time we threw a party at home, we realized that we didn’t have
enough seating. What should we do to compensate the next time?</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Lalaine:
My birthday is coming up and I want to keep the guest list to a minimum. I’m
planning on inviting just my close friends from college and maybe one or
two people from work. Would it be alright to invite them in one
celebration or would it be better to throw separate celebrations for two
groups?</li>
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partyphilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419207889529282439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912328171473131897.post-1364655448155049962012-08-29T15:47:00.001+08:002012-08-29T15:47:35.576+08:00Drink of the Week: <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It seems really bright and fresh and tropical but I'm sure the inclusion of the 151 makes this a silent killer. here's how you make the CL</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In a highball glass with ice, combine:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 1//2 oz of Bacardi 151</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 oz Coconut Rum</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5 oz pineapple juice</span></li>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stir and serve!</span></div>
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