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Friday, November 21, 2014

Task Force Pride Philippines Presents "All Families Day: Different Families, Same Love"

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Task Force Pride Philippines (TFP) is a volunteer-managed, non-partisan, and a not-for-profit network of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgenders (LGBT) individuals, and are the same people that organizes the annual Pride March in Metro Manila.

Sa selebrasyon ng ika-20 anibersaryo ng Metro Manila Pride ngayong taon, inilunsad ng TFP ang temang “Come Out for Love: Kasi Pag-Ibig Pa Rin,” bilang paalala ng pag-ibig at paglaban na nagsimula at nag-aruga ng 20 taon ng pag-oorganisa ng mga LGBT na komunidad para sa pantay na mga karapatan.

Kasama sa mga kaganapan na inoorganisa ng TFP nitong Pride season na ito ay isang All Families Day na pinamagatang “Different Families, Same Love.” Gaganapin ito ngayong ika-22 ng Nobyembre, Sabado, 3:00nh hanggang paglubog ng araw, sa HARDIN NG MGA DIWATA, UP College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman. Isa itong picnic na sinisikap ipagdiwang ang iba’tibang klaseng porma ng pamilya, mapa-dalawaang ina o ama, o tig-isa; sa dugo man o sa kasaysayan ang dulot ng pinagsamahan.

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Robert Irwin makes his television debut in this new series alongside co-host Isabel Yamazaki at Discovery Kids' Wild But True.

Discovery Kids lets children explore their awesome world and ignite their natural curiosity by providing content that is fun and enriching for growing children. The channel stimulates learning and imagination, and provides a safe environment that parents can trust. Discovery Kids offers its viewers a world of endless possibilities through informative and entertaining programming that explores adventure, nature, science, wildlife, history and technology. Launched in Asia-Pacific in 2012, Discovery Kids is currently distributed to 27 million subscribers in the region.

If we want to find out how we can build fuel-efficient vehicles, smarter homes, more aerodynamic planes, Tune in to the Discovery Kids channel. Find out how we can help the blind to see. Humans are not the only ones who strive to meet life’s many challenges - nature has been doing that for the past 3.8 billion years so we are the new kids on the evolutionary block!

On Discovery Kids’ brand new series WILD BUT TRUE, hosts Robert Irwin and Isabel Yamazaki show how biomimicry – the imitation and application of nature’s systems, models, designs, or elements – has paved the way for technology and inspired many modern-day inventions. WILD BUT TRUE premieres every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., starting 2 December. Encores every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Decorate your home or office with over 50 million images to choose from! The sharing never stops as you can now purchase and hang on your walls pictures from the best photographers in the world.

Yahoo today announced the launch of Flickr wall art in International markets. With this Flickr is bringing the best photographers from around the world to your walls. You can now decorate your home, office, or dorm room with artwork from over 50 million awe-inspiring images.

In October, Yahoo announced a new way to share your personal photos with Flickr Wall Art. Now, not only can you turn your own personal photostream into museum-quality prints to hang on your walls, but you can order hand-selected collections from Creative Commons images and Flickr’s licensed artists.

This is the first time that the Flickr community can purchase the work of Flickr’s licensed artists directly on Flickr and in turn, these photographers can sell their work directly on Flickr. These photographers are part of the Flickr Marketplace and their work is sure to make your jaw drop. Our Flickr team has chosen a gorgeous selection of these Flickr-licensed photographs in popular categories — abstract, landscapes, travel, animals, and more — that you can browse and buy.

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We all know that finding the right gift to our friends, colleagues and loved ones could be quite difficult especially during the holiday season when almost everyone is struggling to shop for that perfect gift.

Remedy your gift-searching headaches for the holidays and get help from Bistro! Read on up and find out why gift-giving has never been this easy.

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Introducing the Bistro E-GC and Premiere Card! Your fool-proof gift this holidays for your friends and loved ones.

Just choose the amount you wanna give, click on it, and send. Sending your gift has never been this easy and yummy!

You can use the E-GC and Premiere Card at all Bistro concept restaurants.

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Celebrate T.G.I. Friday’s 20 years in the country through an anniversary blowout happening on December 11, 2014 at all its branches nationwide. Come hungry on the said date and enjoy TGIFriday’s perennial best-seller, Chicken Fingers, for only P20! This one-day promo is the restaurant’s way of saying “thank you” to all its customers and their continued support through the years.

Hand-battered chicken tenders, golden fried and served with crispy seasoned fries and a dip of honey mustard dressing, Friday’s Chicken Fingers is a certified guest favorite – a must-order dish from the restaurant’s menu of American-style comfort food served in generous portions.

It has been 20 years since the American casual dining restaurant opened its very first store in the country in Glorietta 3. Fifteen locations and numerous recognitions later – including a Grand Store of the Year award given out by Ayala Malls this year – T.G.I. Friday’s continues to deliver on its promise of “In Here It’s Always Friday!” by constantly improving its menu, raising the bar in customer service and creating a happy dining experience for its guests.

Its innovative and hip approach to casual dining has kept the fun spirit at T.G.I. Friday’s, known for staging one of the most spectacular bartending competitions in the world. In addition to its world-famous bartenders, T.G.I. Friday’s is also the best place to chow down superb American food, from its signature burgers, mouthwatering steaks, Jack Daniel Grill specialties to pastas, salads, and decadent desserts.

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No matter what role Filipinas play, may it be a housewife, a mother, a leader, - they do it with pride, confidence, and strength. Through time, women’s role has changed, only allowing them to shine even more.

Barbizon, a Filipino brand of intimate apparel, witnessed the evolution of the Filipino women. Through its 40 years in the industry and with over 30 million undergarments sold, the company that started as a brand of ladies' underwear, grew together with its market and has fortified the business with the three attributes that Filipinas need, particularly for their undergarments.

"Comfort is our utmost priority and we make sure our products are durable. We understand that women play different roles in their lives and we want to help our customers shine with ease as she goes through her daily routine,” said Pamela Cristina D. Cortes, Barbizon Brand Manager. “We also recognize that women are more practical so our products are priced reasonably. Our promise is to provide every day wear for our customers with the best quality possible at a reasonable price.”

Barbizon believes in the power innate in every woman and is evident in its campaign this holiday season aptly called ‘Don’t Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle.’ Through this campaign, the Filipino undergarment company hopes to further encourage the ladies to let their light shine through.

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Naturally, it is crucial to book an appropriate sized wedding party facility. You do not want to rent out an overly large facility and also have only a tiny section stuffed. Not simply does that make wedding ceremony feel scaled-down than it actually is, but that costs you more when you are renting an increased space. For just a small wedding party, you want an intimate feeling, as it is most probably just your own close relatives and buddies attending. For this reason, you want to discover the perfect little wedding area.

Churches along with Cathedrals

An incredible wedding doesn't mean forgoing a normal church program. Many places of worship boast gorgeous constructions, stained goblet windows along with other features. Intended for Catholic marriage ceremony, look straight into cathedrals. Most cathedrals utilize ornate industrial designs to create a beautiful placing.

For example, many people utilize Scottish Ceremony Cathedral within Indianapolis, Ind., for weddings. Beyond the appearance from the church or cathedral, adding blossoms can improve the beautiful from the room along with ceremony.

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Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions knows that in the age of Internet surveillance, private and secure messaging is a necessity.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) recently published a thorough analysis measuring the security and privacy of a long list of mobile and Internet messaging services.

Some providers passed with flying colors, others struggled to make the grade and a number just plain failed.

Interestingly, the list of apps and services that are sleeping on security will, unfortunately, seem all too familiar.

For that reason, this list will focus primarily on the most popular messengers but will also note the poor-scoring, less popular ones as well.

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Less than two months since ResDiary announced its initial foray into the Philippines, the UK-based restaurant booking specialist remain steadfast in making a mark in the local restaurant industry. Mike Breewood, ResDiary Chief Operating Officer recently visited the Philippines to further solidify the brand’s commitment to the local restaurant industry and personally meet with potential customers.

There's nothing like a good promotion to get customers in the door, and restaurants are no exception. Whether it's a discount on a meal, a free drink with purchase, or a contest with a prize, promotions can be a great way to drum up business.

When it comes to restaurant promotions, the sky's the limit. But no matter what kind of promotion you're running, there are a few key things to keep in mind. First, make sure your promotion is relevant to your target audience. There's no point in running a kids' coloring contest if your restaurant is geared towards adults. Second, make sure your promotion is properly publicized. Use all your channels, from social media to in-store signage, to make sure people are aware of your promotion and how to take advantage of it.

ResDiary forged new partnerships with key industry movers during the annual event of LTB Phils.– WACS World Chefs Day 2014 at the Spectrum of the Raffles Fairmont last October, a yearly gathering of renowned chefs, suppliers and partners and appeared on ANC Shoptalk to talk more about ResDiary and its features.

ResDiary’s partnership with local Tech-solutions company Govago Inc. was made possible with the combined goal of digitalizing restaurant management to make every restaurant experience a hassle free event for diners all over the country.

Since ResDiary brought its product to market in 2006, the company has grown to 4500 users around the world, spread across 30 countries.

Mike Breewood said that ResDiary Philippines is aiming to offer its online reservation and table management system to busy restaurants in the mid-to premium sectors.

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Comedy Cartel, the pioneers of observational point-of-view stand-up comedy in the Philippines, finally brings you the culminating event of a one of a kind year-long competition that will discover the best of the best from the local comedians.

Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger is proud to have been invited as one of the esteemed guests to witness a night of fun and definitely lots of laughter. I will also be inviting some of my friends to join me as this is an event intended to be shared with everyone. Laughter is so very much contagious and we intend to cause an epidemic of epic proportions.

After having 15 legs, held at four venues, and 36 participants, the Comedy Cartel's Laugh & Stack Open Mic Showdown will now have its Grand Finals on November 22, 2014 at the Relik Tapas Bar & Lounge at Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

The top ten winners namely Winer Aguilar, Miguel Alejandrino, Chris Bacula, Chip Balbuena, Bill Beatty, Rene Cruz, Jr., Sherwin Cunanan, Ros Fajardo, Jethro Trogo, and Hugh Vincent will battle it out for the grand title of Laugh & Stack Open Mic Showdown Champion. Who's going to bring home the top recognition? Find out at the Grand Finals!