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Friday, September 7, 2012

Amazon Unveils Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon unveiled a new “frontlit” e-ink Kindle, with a sharper display called “Kindle Paperwhite.”

Jeffrey Preston "Jeff" Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon, took the stage to detail some of its impressive specs. The Kindle Paperwhite includes 25% more contrast than the Pearl screens featured in existing Kindle models and touts a 62% higher-resolution display. It measures in at 9.1 mm with a thin bezel and weighs in at 7.5 ounces. It is slimmer than a magazine and lighter than a paperback. All of its seven fonts are adjustable in size.

It also includes a “Time to Read” feature, which tracks your reading speed and informs you how much time it will likely take you to finish a chapter. This could help you decide whether or not to go to sleep or stay up late to finish a chapter, based on your own speed. Another feature called X-Ray provides character bios and allows you to jump back into the part of a book where they are first introduced.

The Kindle Paperwhite 3G is $179 and $119 for Wi-Fi only.

The device will likely compete with Barnes & Noble’s Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight device. which is priced at $139 for the Wi-Fi only version.

The Kindle Paperwhite will ship on October 1 and pre-orders start today.

Thomasian Welcome Walk 2012 Passage

Mr and Ms Accountancy Personality 2012

The Accountancy Student Council invites everyone to the Mr. and Ms. Accountancy Personality 2012 Pre-Pageant and Talent Night!

When: September 18, 2012 -- 6pm
Where: Magnus Albertus Auditorium (Education Building)
University of Santo Tomas

It was never just about the looks. This is the time to showcase their talents and personalities!

PSY Gangnam Style English Translation

The Pinoys are now also doing the "Gangnam Style" dance craze, just like how we loved doing the "Dougie", and singing "Call Me Maybe". Well, here's the English translation of the song plus the video and some of the steps below, so you can both sing and dance along.

FIVE EASY STEPS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
1. Dream up your designs. Make sure to show us your best work. Edit well!
2. Prepare your SIX BEST DESIGNS.
3. Join our Facebook group.
4. Post your six designs on our Facebook Group wall. We shall choose the entries from there. Deadline is Oct 5, 2012
5. Results are out by Episode 6 of our TV show on GMA News TV (11:30am Saturdays, starting Oct 13, 2012

This is one collaboration I'm most excited about!!! I am a huge fan of Chris Diaz. I've always dreamed of owning one of his pieces ever since I started pulling out some of his dresses from MYTH. I've used a lot of his gorgeous clothes for editorial shoots and they never fail to standout. Anyway, I love his ENSEMBLES capsule collection!:)

The BER months is here!!!And with that, TLTSN is kicking it off with an “uBER Sale”! It started last August 31 and will last til Sept. 30, 2012. Discounted items below:

a. Buy 1 Take 1 on Jewelries

b. 40% Off on Heels and Wedges

c. Flats P 1,049, now P 899

d. Flats P 899, now P699/ 2 for P1,199

Visit their Eastwood Citywalk and Robinsons Galleria stores!!!:)

DU Manille A/W 2012 Collection Hard Flesh

SCRATCHING BEYOND THE SURFACE: DU Manille Presents

HARD FLESH

Combined with DU Manille’s signature minimalism and modern silhouettes, the AW 2012 collection ‘HARD FLESH’ goes deeper and edgier with plays of contrasting textures and fabrics—from cotton to leather, jerseys and spikes—setting up the mood for those who are not afraid of taking chances when it comes to style. The brand also steps out with bright, bold prints and even pops of color. The collection has undertaken more ground, as DU Manille presents jackets, skirts, tights, and accessories, along with their basic tops, all of which still embody everyday comfort, wearability, and stylishness.

SUY Bags Anniversary Giveaway!

Goody Come Play

Come Play With SM Accessories and Goody

So save the date: SEPTEMBER 15, 2012. SM Accessories, Goody, and other sponsors will conduct a styling, modeling, and blogging workshop. All you have to do is present your receipt worth P350 to the Goody sales attendant at selected SM Department Stores for your invite!:) Go!:)