Monthly Archives: March 2017

Government, Politics, Social Media, Technology

Donald Trump Asks Twitter To Double Character Limit

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IMG_9708WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – If there is one thing Donald Trump isn’t willing to give up even as president, it is his Twitter account.  He continues to use Twitter to post cryptic messages and to attack those who criticize him — 140 characters at a time.

Today, Trump formally asked Twitter to increase the character limit to 280.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told The Adobo Chronicles that 140 characters is just not sufficient for the president when sending messages on social media. “Everyone knows he likes to talk, so a 100% increase in the character limit for tweets would be very helpful,” Spicer said.

It wasn’t clear whether Trump’s request was exlusively for the Office of the President or if it would be apply to all Twitter users.

The Twitter headquarters in San Francisco has yet to respond to Trump’s request.

Human Interest, Politics, Social Media

The Adobo Chronicles’ I.Q. Test

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Do you know what your I.Q. test score is?  No problem! As a public service feature, The Adobo Chronicles is publishing this simple, do-it-at-home I.Q. test.  Share with your friends and loved ones.

Just fill in the blanks:

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(Photos with official VP Seal courtesy of Leni Robredo’s Facebook page.)

SCORE GUIDE: 3 correct answers = Genius; 2 correct answers = Very Superior Intelligence; 1 correct answer = Superior Intelligence; 0 correct answer = well, we’d rather not say.

Arts, Business, Diversity, Economy, International

First IKEA Store Soon To Open In The Philippines

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IMG_9638MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – IKEA, the popular ready-to-assemble furniture and home appliances giant, will soon open its very first store in the Philippines, as confirmed by Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries.

But Fries said the Philippine store will be like no other.

In an effort to utilize indigenous materials and promote products that reflect the true identity of the Philippines, IKEA will be showcasing and selling do-it-yourself items that include:

  • Bahay Kubo
  • Giant Spoon and Fork Woodcarved Wall Decor
  • Woodcarved Giant Hand Chairs
  • Rice Dispenser
  • Last Supper Wall Frames
  • Easy-to-assemble karaoke machines

IMG_9689IKEA said it will continue to explore items that it will be showcasing, including furniture, appliances and home accessories made of sea shells, bamboo, rattan — even leather shoes and flipflops made in Marikina.

It’s more fun in the Philippines.  IKEA will make it all the more fun!