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Business, International, LGBT, Technology, The Media

MICROSOFT’S BILL GATES: “I’M STRAIGHT!”

October 31, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Seattle, Washington (The Adobo Chronicles) – What a ‘National Coming Out Month’ October was!

First, Apple CEO Tim Cook officially came out as a proud gay man, confirming what many in his inner circles already knew about the successor to the late Steve Jobs.

Today, Microsoft’s founder and chairman Bill Gates announced at a developers forum in Seattle that he was ‘straight.’

“Most everyone already knows that,” Gates said, ” but I wanted to make it official in the hope of inspiring young people who are unsure of their sexuality to come forward and categorically state their preference. Being straight should not be a barrier to success.”

While Cook has become the first openly gay leader of a major U.S. company, Gates’ announcement makes him the richest man in the U.S. to come out.

Now, there is hope for young gay or straight men and women to break the glass ceiling and become billionaires — thanks to role models Cook and Gates.

Festivals, Politics, Religion, The Media

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 DECLARED A HOLIDAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

October 28, 2014 Pol Pinoy 4 Comments

Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Filipinos woke up this morning to the exciting news that President NoyNoy Aquino has signed an executive order declaring Monday, October 31 a special non-working holiday.

The news was carried by The Inquirer, the country’s leading daily newspaper.

The executive order was signed by Aquino’s Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa, Jr., who said that the President wanted to give Filipinos an extra day off to honor their dearly departed. November 1, All Saints’ Day, is when Filipinos troop to cemeteries to pay respect to the dead.

But wait, isn’t October 31 a Friday?

Indeed it is. Apparently, The Inquirer mistakenly printed a news story from its 2011 issue. October 31, 2011, was a Monday.

Aquino felt so bad about the newspaper’s goof that he went ahead and declared Monday, November 3 a special non-working holiday.

Have a great long weekend!

Film and TV, The Media

RENÉE ZELLWEGER CRIES SEXISM OVER REACTION TO HER NEW LOOK

October 23, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Hollywood, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger’s new look has kept the media and gossip circles abuzz.

Zellweger, 45, looked gorgeous when she stepped out at the Elle’s 21st Annual Women In Hollywood Awards last October 20, and everyone immediately noticed that her signature plump cheeks were gone and her eyes seemed much more open. She almost looked unrecognizable, and many on social media have speculated that perhaps she had a face lift.

The Hollywood star is best known for her award-winning performances as Ruby Thewes in Cold Mountain, and as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

Replying to naysayers, Zellweger says she does not understand what the big deal is with her new, happy look. “I think it smacks of sexism,” she said. “How come we didn’t hear a word when actor Brad Pitt had his face lift, not once or twice but multiple times? He was even critically acclaimed when he did it.”

Zellweger, of course, was referring to Pitt’s role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in which he transformed his appearance in several stages as he aged backwards.