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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Phil-Bike Expo 2014: The Philippines' First Biking Expo Holds Press Conference

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I believe it's high time we fully support all bicycle-related efforts so our country can also benefit from the less pollution brought about by the excessive reliance to automotive vehicles that emit dangerous smokes and fumes into our environment - in the air that we all breathe in.

If we cannot control the aggressively fluctuating price of oil and other related products, we might as well make an effort to search for an alternative, and if we cannot get rid of all the junk food that has proliferated in many fast food chains and groceries, then we could at least get enough exercise - and this is where bicycles come in.

Not only are bikes a healthier means of getting from one point to another, it really would create a better world with fresh and clean air. If everyone else would go back to the golden ways during the older days when there were plenty of reasons why we could stay fit and healthy.

Be ready to see amazing bikes of all kinds on November 15 and 16, 2014 at the very first Philippine Bike Expo in the country. The Phil-Bike Expo 2014 press conference was held yesterday, November 7, 2014, and the organizers promising not only a multitude of bicycles from imported brands to locally made ones where some were made from bamboo, and the cool foldable bikes that will be so convenient to carry and could very well encourage people to go biking instead of using their cars.

Kiddo-Preneur Christmas Bazaar 2014: Business Fun For Young Entrepreneurs

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Christmas is a time when most kids receive a significant amount of money coming from their loving parents and relatives who are more generous during the season, especially those who recently received their 13th month pay or Christmas bonus from their employers, or earned a very hefty sales from their business.

Many kids would surely plan on how they would start spending their money,, but for a talented and business savvy bunch called Kiddo-preneurs, it’s also a time to learn how to earn – and that’s exactly what they’re going to do at The Kiddo-preneur Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, November 23rd at the Glorietta Activity Center on Palm Drive (across the Raffles Hotel) in Makati.

For this annual kiddie entrepreneurial event, kids think of a business, set up shop, and sell their wares to eager holiday shoppers. Often times the Kiddo-preneurs work hand in hand with their siblings, classmates, other relatives and/or friends to run the business in a fun and profitable way.

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Vision Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of disaster recovery, high availability and data migration software and services, announced today the release of Double-Take 7.1. With the improvements, end-users and partners will benefit from new options for disaster recovery and improved software performance.

The new 7.1 release of Vision Solutions Inc.'s Double-Take 7.1 DR product enables easy implementation and diversification of disaster recovery strategies. Companies operating on Windows and Linux server environments can now utilize Double Take 7.1 with the following enhancements:

• Faster time to migration and protection with increased initial synchronization speed
• Significantly faster cutover time; up to 50 percent decrease in time required to failover
• Full server one-to-one migration and protection for users with Linux operating systems

In addition to increased functionality for existing products within the Double-Take 7.1 family, including Double-Take Availability and Double-Take Move, this release includes a new solution available to market, Double-Take DR.

As IT infrastructure becomes more complex, Double-Take 7.1 helps hybrid datacenters become a reality for more businesses. Double-Take 7.1’s effective data migration, protection and availability products are included in a single, unified platform, which drives value for customers. In addition, the updates allow businesses to easily manage SLAs across various workloads in a heterogeneous environment.

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A survey said that Internet users don’t believe that cyberattacks are real and are only overstated by Internet security companies like Kaspersky Lab. An estimate of 13% of Internet users do not believe that cyberattacks are real. This is according to a recent survey carried out jointly by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab.

They feel that the threat is exaggerated by Internet security companies. However, this complacency leaves them without any protection against a risk that threatens their data and virtual lives every day.

According to statistics, even people who accept that cyberthreats are real are not always convinced they need protection against these threats. Specifically, only 22% of respondents believe they can be targeted by cybercriminals.

However, in reality any person’s device could be of interest to attackers. Even if the owner does not store valuable data on the device and does not carry out financial transactions online, cybercriminals can make use of any computer, smartphone or tablet – perhaps by turning it into a bot that sends spam, carries out DDoS attacks or sends phishing links via instant messaging and email.

Almost a third (32%) of users are not worried that their online accounts could be compromised, or are even oblivious to this risk.

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Just like in other fields, the rise of smartphones will change the real estate game is played in the Philippines in 2015. The changes are actually almost evident already as more and more companies are making their online presence and considering mobile presence as part of their business strategy.

It goes without saying that the Philippines’ mobile Internet landscape is fast evolving. Smartphone penetration, although relatively low at 15 percent, has been growing over the last couple of years. It is expected to leap to 50 percent in 2015.

Filipinos do not leave home without their smartphones. We book taxis, check road traffic conditions, and purchase gadgets and shoes using our smartphones. Mobile apps even proved very useful when Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck the Visayas Region in late 2013, mobilizing an army of volunteers and a massive relief drive.

Indeed, smartphones have become the place where Filipinos research everything, including real estate. This presents a huge opportunity for the industry.

With these developments, Lamudi has compiled a list of smartphone trends that could stand to change Filipino real estate in 2015.

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Less than one year since Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the country’s belt from the Eastern Visayas to Northern Palawan, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) have completed several key rehabilitation projects of various airports and seaports to help regain normalcy in the affected regions.

“In the wake of Typhoon Yolanda, we saw that the resilience of the Filipino people is truly remarkable. To speed up recovery in the affected regions, transportation agencies have completed 3 airport and 14 seaport rehabilitation projects, in order to support the victims in their livelihood requirements and in the delivery of their basic needs,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

Tacloban Airport was one of the most damaged transport facilities following the typhoon, but it now boasts of a refurbished passenger terminal building (PTB) with new floors and ceilings, walls, windows and doors, finishings, and other furniture. New safety and security equipment such as four (4) x-ray machines and 4 walk-through metal detectors have also been installed.

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There is no doubt that apps are ruling the mobile community. Everyone is downloading their favorite apps and trying out the latest release every time there's a new one available for download. Since smartphones have become so very affordable due to the high demand, coupled with convenient Internet access that you can make even at a coffee shop or at most malls, app development have made lots of companies taking advantage of its popularity.

There's even news about this 19 year old guy who made it into Yahoo when the company purchased Summly. Yeah! Many have made it to the top and accumulated riches just by developing cool apps that are welcomed by many eager mobile users. From designing fun and humorous mini games to booking a restaurant or a taxi, these geniuses of this generation are rockstars of the mobile world.

Yahoo Philippines is not to miss out on the popularity of apps when they recently invited a few members of the media last November 6, 2014, including your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger, to an intimate presentation or product briefing of the newest Yahoo apps now available for download at Google Play and Apple App stores.

The said apps that are only a few months old are Yahoo App, Yahoo Aviate, Yahoo News Digest, and the latest update of Flickr.

At their head office located in ACCRA Law Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Kate Delos Reyes, Country Manager and Country Editor of Yahoo Philippines, gave us a preview of the capabilities of their latest apps which looks very promising for people who wants to be easily connected with the latest news as well as to become more organized and connected with the world.

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Calling all makeup beginners and enthusiasts! Ellana Mineral Cosmetics has teamed up with SpeedyCourse.com.ph to give you an early holiday present: a FREE Makeup 101 Workshop.

Learn how to find your correct skin tone, easy eye makeup application, contouring, highlighting, how to match your blush with your lip color and other pro tips and techniques from none other than Ellana Minerals founder Theresa Carbonel. Participants will also get a 10% discount on all Ellana Minerals products.

The workshop will be held on December 6, 2014, from 1:00 to 2:30PM at the Ellana Minerals Showroom in Makati. Registration starts on November 17!

To register, go to www.speedycourse.com.ph/courses/9703/free-workshop-makeup-101.

Limited slots only!

But wait, join below to get a sure seat at the workshop!

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Get a chance to hear music from some of the country’s rising musical talents. Chill out with your friends as the sun sets and indulge yourselves in an array of food and entertainment booths. Cap the night off while headbanging to some of the Metro’s top DJs. Be one with the crowd and experience what it truly means to be in a Music Festival. Live to hear good music, live to enjoy, go on and live the dream.

This coming November 14, 2014, take on the experience as the top organizations of the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University, the UP Junior Marketing Association and the DLSU Business Management Society come forth and bring you the first ever inter-university Music Festival, APOLLO: Live the Dream at the Globe Circuit Events Ground in Circuit Makati.

Featuring big names such as Sponge Cola, The Ransom Collective, The Cohens, DJ Lucio Pua, DJ Marc Marasigan, and DJ Ace Ramos, free-flowing drinks, and a stunning lights show, this will surely be a night you won’t want to miss.

7 Mysterious Places in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places on this planet. It is a mind-blowing melting pot of history and culture. The beautiful temples, the green tea plantations and the smiling people make this place one of the most enchanting destinations in the world.

But visiting the sights following a guide book can get really boring. You should make an effort to explore the hidden gems of Sri Lanka which looks mysterious but alluring. Nothing beats being there personally to enjoy the places with all senses appreciating their awesome beauty and rich cultural background.

Of course, the trip would be highly educational and awe-inspiring as well as we get to see wonderful artifacts and structures that were both made by man and nature. It is also best to have an opportunity to meet the people as well. Maybe we could also gain friends during the trip to make the adventure more memorable.

Here are our top picks for the 7 mysterious places in Sri Lanka.

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Repertory Philippines proudly presents its special holiday treat for the entire family with the new production of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL.

The Charles Dicken’s classic tale “A Christmas Carol” comes to life with renowned writer-composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse’s delightful interpretation in SCROOGE THE MUSICAL beginning November 21, 2014 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City.

SCROOGE THE MUSICAL is set during Christmas in London, England and closely follows the classic story with the miserly Ebenezer undergoing a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

The musical features a sparkling, tuneful score with traditional Christmas melodies complete with live music, dazzling choreography, and new surprises that will lovingly melt even the hardest of hearts as the true meaning of Christmas is highlighted.

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Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University, celebrates its 36th season with the theme “Navigating Identities”. To articulate this, the company will stage plays that explore man’s need to find himself and his place in the world.

After a successful production of Han Ong's "Middle Finger" last August, the company now focuses its attention on Glenn Sevilla Mas's "Rite of Passage: Sa Pagtubu kang Tahud (An adaptation of a Kinaray-a short story by Maria Milagros Geremia Lachica).

The play was first produced by Tanghalang Pilipino for the Virgin Labfest, the Cultural Center of the Philippines' annual festival of new plays in 2005.

Set in Catungan IV, a quiet barrio in the province of Antique, the play opens with a painful ritual that propels reluctant, young protagonist Isoy into manhood. As he is seduced by the promised pleasures of sex, Isoy bravely confronts his past in a bid to take control of his future, and the truth can be as overwhelming as the lurid images of scantily-clothed women in magazines.

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Healthway Medical, the country’s trusted and most preferred network of mall-based clinic begins its search for the best dance group from among the country’s top corporations in Metro Manila as it launches the “Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead.”

Dance for Health is a yearly dance competition sponsored by Healthway Medical to promote dancing as an avenue of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

“This year, we are focusing on corporate employees in order to encourage them to live an active and healthy lifestyle despite their busy schedules in the office,” Carmie de Leon, Healthway Medical’s VP for Sales and Marketing said.

Companies coming from different industries are invited to join the elimination rounds which will be held on November 14, at Glorietta 5. The grand finals will be held in December 14 at Glorietta Old Activity Center.

There will be no joining fee and past winners including the Maynilad Dance Company, who won the first place followed by the Black Panthers of Aegis Global and the LBP-All Stars of the Land Bank of the Philippines, will also be joining the contest.

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Foodies will rejoice once they hear about the upcoming event this coming November 21, 2014 from 5 pm until 10 pm in Kapitan Moy Main Hall located at J.P. Rizal of Marikina City.

Get your appetite ready to celebrate an Eat All You Can Festival featuring a wide array of Paella choices for your own delight! Wow! Paella until you drop! Our tummies will surely feel fulfilled with not only 1 but 6 kinds of Paella. Yummy!

THE PAELLAS
1. SPANISH PAELLA (in tomato sauce with lechon and seafoods.)
2. PAELLA NEGRA MARINARA. (in black squid ink sauce with seafoods.)
3. INDIAN PAELLA (in curried spicy sauce with seafoods)
4. CHINESE KIAMPONG PAELLA (with chicken pork adobo mix with pechay, gabi and peanuts.)
5. KOREAN PAELLA (sweet spicy with sesame seeds and toasted pork ribs.)
6. JAPANESE GOMOKU GOHAN. GREEN PAELLA. (seasoned with herbs and variety of nuts)

Aside from 6 different paellas, they will also serve plain rice, pork sinigang, and kansi (soup with beef kneecap cooked in langka chunks and kamias).

Quench your thirst with their bottomless iced tea. All of these for only Php 550 per person. But there's more, if you reserve 1 table of 10, you get to pay for only 9 persons. Early birds will also get less Php 50 from the price and senior citizens will need to pay a discounted price of only Php 440.

The Paella Festival 2014 is hosted by Song and Lydda's Food Service.

You may pay your reservations through bank deposit at BDO banks, and email your deposit slips to jessgrafilo@yahoo.com

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The University of the Philippines Engineering Radio Guild presents SYNERGY: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Summit 2014, an event now stepping up its version of challenges specially designed for students in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) courses.

On its third year, SYNERGY brings with it a four-day gathering for future engineers to showcase their skills and intellect. SYNERGY will go beyond learning concepts and exploring theories acquired from the academe. With speakers from trending companies in the technology industry, students also build the career vision and skill potential they acquired from their interest and key studies. The event focuses on professional development and its potential in improving the country.

SYNERGY is composed of five major events, namely, Techno Talk, Ingenious Ideas, Revolutionary Robotics, Dynamic Discourse, and Corporate Connection.

Techno Talk is comprised of three short talks in which distinguished speakers will talk about the current and upcoming trends and innovations in the academe, industry, and government scenes for Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

In Ingenious Ideas, students are encouraged to think out of the box by solving scenarios or questions in the allotted time frame related to topics presented in Techno Talk.