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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Rampage 2014 Backed by GameX a Big Hit

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Rampage 2014, the biggest gathering of League of Legends fans in the country, supported by GameX, the online portal developed by wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) for eSports players, was a huge success this year, running a full and exciting day of games and activities.
A popular multi-player online battle arena game, League of Legends pits two teams of powerful champions in a head-to-head battle across different fields and game modes. The game’s unique and exciting design requires a lot of strategy and coordination among team members, and is one of the reasons for its keen following worldwide.

Among the highlights of the event held at the World Trade Center was the GameX Pro Gaming Series tournament, a search for the country’s top League of Legends group that will represent the country to the world arena. Thousands of gaming aficionados trooped to the venue to root for the country’s top four League of Legends teams.

Team Manila Eagles beats Team Mineski

At the tournament, Team Manila Eagles advanced to the final rounds after edging out Team Mineski twice in a best-of-three match. Team Manila’s line-up includes Marvin Dan Mansilungan ( Game Name: Chock); Yuki Tsuchiya (Yukz); Adrian Cabero (H4T3); Geral Gainne Gelacio (Tgee); Eric Allen Gubatan (Exo); and Elvis Zhao (Knut). Team Mineski is composed of James Calumpag (MAKULIT); Eric Medina (woopz); Cedrick Daez (CED); Danyll Balisi (Yume); James Santos (Hamezu) ; and Hazen Carandang (Arajaja).

David Blaine Asia Tour and Boyz II Men Concert #TicketRush1plus1

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Hurry! Hurry! Seize this chance to see master street magician David Blaine and the amorous singers Boys 2 Men perform live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. There are limited seats only so quickly grab this amazing opportunity!
World famous magician and illusionist David Blaine will be performing his magic tricks live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. David Blaine is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance and has made his name as a performer of street and close up magic. He has performed all over the world and has set and broken several world records.

Boyz II Men are an American R&B vocal group, best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. Formerly a quartet featuring Michael McCary, they are currently a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman.

This is gonna be two nights to remember as we get to be at awe with magic tricks from a master magician on September 12, 2014...and then serenaded by the harmonious trio of Hollywood R&B who will make love to us all throughout the special night of September 17, 2014. I will make sure I bring my family to this event at the Smart Araneta!

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It would be great to run around the heritage sites of a city and experience a feeling of history while sweating it out with other runners. A fun run combined with a spirit of passionate respect towards the relics and structures of the past that most of us could only read in books and watch from documentaries can be relived.

I studied in Intramuros, specifically at the Mapua Institute of Technology, where i took up my engineering course, but honestly, I never got to enjoy roaming around the city. We were just to busy with school work and other projects that spending our spare time appreciating the ruins and heritage sites was never part of our itinerary.

It really is strange that we normally would plan to visit another far away place just to see the same old and historical sites, but the ones that are at hand and very near our areas are neglected and taken for granted. Since it was a common and ordinary sight for those of us who study nearby, we rarely gave it any importance. Or I was just probably too hooked in trying to finish my studies as early as possible, to get home quickly to work on my assignmenst and projects, to study my lessons for upcoming exams, to work on my thesis and projects, rest and sleep for another day of hectic school activities.

In celebration of the 56th founding anniversary of Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI), there will be an amazing fun run called the Great Walled City Run happening at the walled city of Intramuros Manila on September 7, 2014.

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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn is said to be Robin Williams' last movie and it coincidentally also deals with depression or somewhat like mid-life crisis. Robin plays Henry Altmann, always unhappy and angry at the world including everyone in it. He is the kind of person who always find fault from everyone. Later he learns from Doctor Sharon Gill, played by Mila Kunis, that he has brain aneurym and that he only has 90 minutes to live. Shocked by this news, he goes out into the world trying to do his best to correct hi past mistakes the best way he can. However, he was also fixated on killing himself before the sad fate of losing his life. Everyone else involved in his life, like his wife and son, along with the doctor, goes out on a search for "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn."

We watched these story developments of the movie unfold while being pampered at the Foot Massage Lounge located at the 2nd Level of Forum South Global at Bonifacio Global City. We were treated to a soothing massage, coupled by some chips, peanuts, sandwich and cola for snacks.

The Foot Massage Lounge is a little massage place that specializes on pampering your foot, and giving a little bit of this and that all over your body. They have such a cute ad cozy place that will totally relax you. Their large wide screen TVs can have your favorite movies playing while their staff work on you.

Octo Arts Films will be showing the movie at theaters on August 20, 2014, that's today, to remember Robin Williams. As we all know, the comedian actor apparently killed himself. He was found hanging at his place and was declared as a suicide brought about by depression.

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BPI Family Ka-Negosyo inks a partnership with American novelty food brand, Mrs. Fields as it expands it growing Best List Brands roster - the Bank’s list of the most promising franchise brands in the country today.

Mrs. Fields teamed up with BPI Family Ka-Negosyo to assist them in their franchising expansion plans especially in strategic provinces nationwide. Throughout the years, BPI Family Ka-Negosyo has earned a reputation of providing assistance for aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs. Arrived in the Philippines in 1994, Mrs. Fields continues to deliver the best treats fresh from the oven; from baked products to refreshments.

“Mrs. Fields has been one of the most well-known brands in the novelty food industry. They were able to adapt to the local Filipino taste. They lived by their mission of treating the world with sweet gifts and a warm smile. We at BPI Family Ka-Negosyo acknowledge their leadership in the novelty food industry and we look forward to support and strengthen their franchising packages through this partnership,” says BPI Family Savings Bank SVP and Head of Ka-Negosyo Loans Division Cedoy Roces.

To find out more about BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Loans Best List Brands, log-on to www.bpiloans.com. You may also call 754-NEGO, email kanegosyo@bpi.com.ph, text 0917-852NEGO or 0922-869NEGO, or visit any of the 800 BPI and BPI Family branches nationwide.

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A program for anyone looking to experience weight loss “boot camp” is coming to the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) as a one-week destination weight loss boot camp and transformation program.

“Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp,” a collaboration between AHWC and Eyeworks USA, is an evidenced-based program inspired by the unscripted series “Extreme Weight Loss,” produced for ABC by Eyeworks USA. This season, the show has participants spending their first three months at AHWC to successfully begin their weight loss journey (the series documents the year-long transformation in 17 people).

The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center is an innovative, state-of-the art research, education and consumer care facility located on the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The Center's mission is to transform the lives of individuals and communities through science-based wellness strategies.

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The literary and youth volunteer group Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), will hold the 33rd edition of its nationwide seminar-workshop series, the "Pambansang Edukasyong Pampanitikan" (National Literary Education) at De La Salle University-Manila on October 3 – 4, 2014, Friday – Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm. Venue is at the Multipurpose Room (5/F) of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (instead of the Enrique M. Razon Sports Complex as initially announced).

TO REGISTER:

(1) Log on to: http://bit.do/registerPEPmalate
(2) Fill out the online form.
(3) An email will be sent confirming your registration as soon as the list of delegates has been finalized.

There are 20 slots left. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and is free of charge. Priority will be given to teachers in the Malate district and adjacent areas. Lunch and snacks will be served.

Deadline of registration is on August 25, 2014, 5:00 PM. Only those duly registered can enter the university premises and will be given signed certificates.

Wazzup Pilipinas!In the throes of a breakup, Pauline Lacanilao began writing a poem inspired by something Rust Cohle said on the first episode of True Detective.

In collaboration with Sandra Dans' photography, the poem has become a unique visual piece about loss, forgiveness, and the role of the artistic process in negotiating the two.

You are invited to interact with the installation titled The Impossible Place, at the new bookstore/bar Uno Morato, on September 13.

Where: Uno Morato (#1 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City)
When: September 13, 2014, 8 pm
Who: Pauline Lacanilao, Sandra Dans
What: Interactive photography-poetry exhibit

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Abaya Blaming Train Drivers on MRT Crash

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While the Metro Rail Transit management is still examining the train crash last wednesday if it was a mechanical or human failure and while many asks who to put blame on DOTC Sec. Joseph Emilio Abaya concludes that blame to the two train drivers. He insists and had them booked by the Pasay City police.

Reading between the lines that’s certainly to cover up the real culprit: careless maintenance of the railway by the contractor, Marlo dela Cruz. Many do not know but dela Cruz is a close friend to Abaya....A Liberal Party’s friend.

A train derails as it went fast crashing its barrier at the terminal's Taft station on Wednesday, August 13.

The incident injured several passengers (at least 38) and causes a post to fall over a car. The story spreads right ahead making the whole day into panic mode.

Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya's comment on riding the MRT:

"Riding is a personal decision. I won't go on my way to convince people to ride the MRT." irked a lot of riders.

For many riders, this comment was like an insult.

Workshop Weekends: Make Your Weekends Count with PETA

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The weekdays often mean high intensity work and stress for young professionals and students. Luckily, the weekends are there to help them recharge and get away from all of the pressure; but since most of these people have been worn out to the point of zombification, weekends are spent catching up on rest and sometimes even finishing the work that was left over from the last week.

This July, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) pushes young professionals to make their weekends count with “Workshop Weekends”. The program encourages students and professionals to put their show face on and drop their paperwork (at least during the weekend) to work on their dreams of becoming a stage performer.

Freedom and self-expression

Stress. Work. Studies. Expectations. Although these are challenges in life that all must overcome, these can sometimes also become limitations for our aspirations and dreams. With “Workshop Weekends”, enrolees are given the chance to reach for the stars and discover who they truly are through artistic performance.

Tricia Garcia, previous enrolee and musician, claims that the Workshop Weekends, “gave [her] a big sense of freedom and self-expression.” She also says that the Workshop Weekends has taught her how to be unafraid of mistakes and criticism which in turn made her feel stronger and free of anxiety.