Monthly Archives: November 2014

Film and TV, Human Interest, Law Enforcement, Politics

CNN’S DON LEMON ANGERS NRA FOR COMMENT ON COSBY RAPE ACCUSER

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imageAtlanta, Georgia (The Adobo Chronicles) – CNN’s controversial anchor Don Lemon is in hot water yet again, this time with the National Rifle Association (NRA).

NRA, the powerful gun lobbyist, is taking Lemon to task for his comments while interviewing Joan Tarshis, one of the women accusing Bill Cosby of rape.

During the live news segment, Lemon suggested that Tarshis could have prevented the alleged rape had she used her weapon during forced oral sex. Lemon was, of course, referring to Tarshis’ teeth.

The comment didn’t sit well with the NRA, accusing Lemon of being a paid spokesperson for anti-gun advocates. “Lemon’s comment could only diminish our argument that citizens need guns to protect themselves from evil elements, including rapists,” an NRA spokesperson said.  The NRA demanded that Lemon retract his comments immediately.

Meanwhile, the American Dental Association has decided to honor Lemon with a lifetime achievement award for the same comments he made about teeth as a weapon.

Here is a transcript of Lemon’s interview with Tarshis:

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Business, Technology

APPLE TO RELEASE CHEAP AND DISPOSABLE VERSION OF GOOGLE GLASS

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Apple's disposable, recyclable iGlass
Apple’s disposable, recyclable iGlass

Cupertino, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – Move over, Google Glass. Here comes iGlass, and it’s cheap and disposable!

Apple announced today that as part of its venture into wearable technology, it is releasing a Beta version of what it hopes would be its answer to the $1,500 Google Glass.

The iGlass will be released together with the Apple watch in early 2015.

Apple’s iGlass will do just about everything that the Google Glass is capable of, except that it is cheap — at $39.99 — and disposable. And did we mention recyclable?

The iGlass is made of collapsible cardboard that attaches with a ribbon (included) to a baseball cap (not included). Giants fans, this is for you!

When not in use, iGlass can be collapsed and neatly stored in your drawer or your car’s glove compartment. However, iGlass must be partnered with either an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus (sorry Android fans, you just have to stick to the more expensive Google Glass).  The iPhone is then attached, snuggly, to the cardboard casing and all you need to do is download the iGlass app from the Apple Store to make it work.

Pre-orders are now being accepted, just in time for the gift-giving holidays. So, delay your gift-giving for now and send your loved ones a raincheck for the iGlass coming in January to an Apple Store near you.

International, Politics, Travel

PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO APPOINTS SISTER KRIS ACTING PRESIDENT

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Kris Aquino welcoming Mexican President Nieto (screen grab from Aquino's Instagram account)
Kris Aquino welcoming Mexican President Nieto (screen grab from Aquino’s Instagram account)

Manila, Philippines  (The Adobo Chronicles ) – In the Philippines, the Vice President is but a titular figure, especially if his name is Jejomar Binay.

As if Binay doesn’t already have enough headache facing multiple charges and investigations on unexplained wealth and alleged corruption while he was mayor of the City of Makati, he has just been totally snubbed by President NoyNoy Aquino.

Aquino, who is currently out of the country attending a summit meeting of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Myanmar, appointed his sister, actress and TV host Kris, as acting president.

In her first official act as acting president, Kris welcomed the charismatic President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto to the Philippines at the Villamor Airbase on Thursday night. Nieto was on his way to Australia but had to make a two-hour layover in Manila for his plane’s refueling.

Kris posted on her Instagram account a photo of her short encounter with Nieto, whose movie star-like appeal made him a favorite politician in his home country. Along with Kris was her friend and TV co-host Boy Abunda.

Nieto
Nieto

Kris said they had an “informative conversation” with Nieto.

Kris wore a strapless, low-cut black cocktail dress, hoping to impress the 48-year-old good-looking Nieto. She was visibly disappointed when Nieto emerged from his plane with his wife, First Lady Angelica Rivera.

The openly-gay Boy Abunda’s reaction upon seeing Nieto was the exact opposite to that of Aquino. Think about eye candy!