7 Things I Learned from Being Harassed by San Juan Police

The video camera may be used as a form of self-defense While one San Juan police officer raised his voice in frustration at my refusal to give my driver’s license, another San Juan police officer thrust his fist into my car to vent his aggravation. No, I was not able to get any of the harassment on video, but it did galvanize me into being reminded that I did have a small camera with a video function.

I whipped it out to force the San Juan Police officers to conduct themselves properly during that afternoon of 28 April 2007.

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Pan’s Labyrinth the Film

Pan's Labyrinth the Film PosterMaybe it was the fact that my 28 April 2007 day started by being harassed verbally, physically and emotionally by the San Juan Police (another tale to be told in a different post) that made me revel in the juxtaposition of fantasy and reality of Pan’s Labyrinth the film. What made my film companion weak-kneed and light headed from the sheer atrocity of a 1944 Spanish fascist regime was exactly what my abused psyche needed to feel powerful and in control.

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Pantene Wet Paint Rag Vandals Fracas

MMDA Warning Against Commercial Advertisements and Gretchen Barretto for Pantene of Procter & GambleIronically, or maybe even deliberately, the fracas started with black paint splattered all over the Pantene ads lining EDSA on a Black Saturday. The Most Beautiful Women, based on the Preview Magazine December 2006 issue, had an unwanted film of dark paint decorating their pristine facades.

Pantene of Procter & Gamble acted quickly and had the damaged tarpaulins down by Easter Sunday.

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Pulp Summer Slam 7 Deadly Sins Sloth Concert Poster

Pulp Summer Slam 7 Deadly Sins Sloth Concert PosterI’m disturbed and perturbed by this Pulp Summer Slam concert poster depicting one of the seven deadly sins— sloth. It’s undoubtedly a work of art. However, I’m very apprehensive with its graphic depiction of a young man slumped at the base of the stairs with a bleeding cut across his chest, blood dripping from his lips, and a blood stained hand lying limply by his side.

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Nail Art Printing at Max in Pink Salon — Polka Dots and Checkers Theme

Nail Art Printing with Polka Dots and Checkers Theme

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Metro Manila Urban Skyscapes Pics

Metro Manila Skyscape at the Araneta Coliseum Metro Manila Skyscape at the Araneta Coliseum - Dining at Ten Titas Restaurant in Gateway Mall had the unexpected view of the world renowned dome of the Araneta Coliseum bordered by the cerulean sky.

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Free Starbucks Banana Chocolate Puffs and Starbucks Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Eye)

(From L) Starbucks Banana Chocolate Puffs and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Java Chip Frappuccino Blended Coffee After ordering at Starbucks Silver City (near Tiendesitas and SM Supercenter Pasig) on 15 April 2007, I was asked by Barista Eder as to how many we were in the group. I replied three.

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Free Barbie Birthday Bash at SM North EDSA The Block

Dancing BarbieYour child may join the Barbie Birthday Bash for FREE if your kid’s birthday falls between 01 January to 31 March. If the young Barbie fan also owns a Barbie doll and is aged 4-12 years old, then pre-register by calling 732.5141 loc. 210

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