Comic Odyssey Celebrates Free Comic Book Day!

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Hey comic fans! Join Comic Odyssey as they celebrate Free Comic Book Day! It will be held on May 2nd, 2009 at their Robinson’s Galleria branch. The comic giving starts at 12 noon and ends at 4 PM. There will be prizes to be raffled off every half hour!

Comic Odyssey has also invited comic book artists as guest. Among those who are going to  make an appearance are Gerry Alanguilan, Leinil Yu, Ed Tadeo, Stephen Segovia, Mico Suayan, Noah Salonga, Harvey Tolibao, Wilson Tortosa, Gilbert Monsanto, and Kajo Baldisimo. Artists Jay David Ramos, Budjette Tan, Elbert Or, Romulo Fajardo, and Jan Michael Aldeguer, will also be at the event, plus lots more of other comic book artists.

You may have your favorite artist sketch a character for you at the event. I don’t know whether there’s a fee or if it’s free. Either way, you may send in a request in advance. Email Comic Odyssey at fcbd2009@comic-odyssey.com.

For more information, you may call them at (632) 914-0040; visit their website http://www.comic-odyssey.com; or, email your query to the email address given above.

P.S.- Don’t forget, Fully Booked is also celebrating Free Comic Book Day on May 23rd!

Comic Odyssey
Level III Expansion Mall
Robinson’s Galleria
Edsa, corner Ortigas Avenue
Quezon City
Tel. No. (632) 914-0040

Free Comic Book Day At Fully Booked!

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I was online earlier and I saw Rotch’s message about the Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked. I clicked on the link she posted so I could get more details. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at Fully Booked is on May 23, 2009. There’s no need to buy anything–you just need to show up and you get free comics.

I first learned about Free Comic Book Day from my Flickr contact, Shaun. He is from Singapore and is a toy and comic book collector. He posted some pictures he took during the past Free Comic Book day that he attended; since then I’ve been wishing for the Philippines to participate in its celebration. Imagine my surprise, and excitement, when the Phillipines held it’s first Free Comic Book Day celebration last year! Unfortunately, I learned about it too late, so I wasn’t able to go. Hopefully this year, I’ll be able to make it– there’s a Fully Booked branch that’s only 20 minutes away from where I live, ohohoho!

Freecomicbookday.com defines Free Comic Book Day as “a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores.” It is a promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores, and is usually held on the 1st Saturday of May. The first one was held back in 2002 in the US.

The Free Comic Book Day comic giveaway at Fully Booked starts at 10AM on a first come-first serve basis. It will be available in all Fully Booked branches. They are also slashing 20% off the regular price of graphic novels.

You may visit Fully Booked Online for more information about this event. To learn more about Free Comic Book Day, please visit www.freecomicbookday.com.

Camaron Rebusado

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Camaron Rebusado

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo medium sized shrimps, shelled and de-veined
salt and pepper
lemon or calamansi juice
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
cold water

oil for deep frying

In a bowl, marinate the shrimps in lemon juice, salt and pepper. set aside. In a separate bowl, mix all purpose flour, egg, baking powder and salt. Add in water a tablesppon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. The desired consistency is not to thin it’s runny and not too thick. It should just be able to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

Drain excess marinade from shrimps.

Heat oil in deep fryer or saucepan. Dip the shrimps in the batter and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve warm with spiced vinegar, or a sweet and sour or bottled sweet chili sauce.

Serves 2-3 persons.

Russ Swift Exhibition

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Russ Swift, the world’s number one display driver, and 3-time Guinness World Record holder for precision driving showcased his unique brand of precision stunt driving at the 5th Manila International Auto Show. The show was held at the World Trade Center Manila from April 2-5, 2009; and was organized by Worldbex Services Inc.

I had a great time watching him do his car stunts. Despite the weather not cooperating, Russ Swift still performed his stunts to the delight of everyone watching. He even asked some members of the audience to ride with him as he performed the stunts.

 

 

 

 

Urban Time Opens Flagship Store

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Urban Time, an emerging fashion watch boutique, recently opened their flagship store at The Annex, SM North Edsa. The event coincided with the unveiling of Urban Times’ Brand Ambassadors.

 

Five young women from participating schools and universities, were selected to represent the young, chic urbanite that is Urban Time’s target clientele’. The Brand Ambassadors are : Miki Hahn from La Salle College International; Rachel Rustia and Stephanie Sol from University of Asia and the Pacific; Portia Silva from Ateneo De Manila University; and Anna Monica Villaverde from Trinity University of Asia.

 

Urban Time carries the fashionable and chic European watch brands such as Lulu Castagnette, MC Marie Claire, and Cherie Paris. All are available at SM Department Stores nationwide and at the newly opened Urban Time Flagship Store at the 3/F The Annex, SM City North Edsa.

For more information about the Urban Time Icons, or to see their catalogue, visit: www.urbantimeicon.com