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Friday, June 21, 2013

Eagles and Their History Is Now Available on DVD and Blu-Ray

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Here's the official press release for the History of the Eagles.

Universal Music Group has acquired the exclusive DVD/Blu-ray rights to History of the Eagles, the iconic band’s acclaimed documentary, which is set for release last April 29. This exceptional three-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center during the legendary Hotel California tour.

History of the Eagles will be released in both DVD and Blu-ray two-disc configurations – all with 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo audio. A Deluxe Box Set will be released as a limited edition, complete with all three DVD discs (Parts One & Two, and, the bonus 1977 Capital Centre live concert); a 40-page hardback book featuring still photos from the films, all presented in a bespoke hard case box.

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Video on Instagram will bring us another way to share our stories to the world. We no longer need to settle with just a static image, when we go to take a photo on Instagram, we’ll now see a movie camera icon. Tap it to enter video mode, where we can take up to fifteen seconds of video through the Instagram camera.

They've also added thirteen filters built specifically for video so we can keep sharing beautiful content on Instagram. When we post a video, we’ll also be able to select our favorite scene from what we’ve recorded as our cover image so our videos are beautiful even when they’re not playing.

"I just started on Vine and I think I won't continue using it anymore now that Instagram has video, with pretty advanced features, by the way. Goodbye, Vine.

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Wazzup Pilipinas meets What's Up Manila for the WU! Fest. The event will be on July 6 at 12 noon to 10 pm. That's on a hopefully lovely rain-free Saturday at A. Venue Makati Avenue in Makati City.

Tickets cost Php 300 each and the first 500 attendees get free t-shirts, beers plus a lot more awesome surprises.

Oh, I should emphasize that there's the lovely ladies from Hooters attending to some of the booths! Photo ops? Need I say more?

Apparently, yes! but I will let you check out their events page for the updates on what to expect from the WU! Fest.

It's More Fun in Ateneo De Manila University

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March 23 2013 was the start of my summer vacation. And it started so "boringly" because I planted myself to a chair facing the computer and sometimes in the front of TV. My summer was not that so exciting but it went calmly even if I didn’t go to some far places.

April 22, 2013 was our scheduled day for our first day of review classes in Ateneo De Manila University. I went there for more than once already to watch volleyball but I still didn’t memorize how to get there.

Our first day was sort of a very funny experience because we commuted early in the morning and hustled with other people. We did that because we have no choice - we’re afraid to be late. And that happened ‘til the end. The rooms assigned to us were air-conditioned so I’m very thankful but after some hours it got cold - so cold.

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Do we have the same meaning of the word SUMMER? ‘Cause for me, summer means beach. It is the best time to go under the sun, hear splashes of water, plus of course hot sand from noon ‘til afternoon and then will get cold in the evening. If yes, then high five!

But before that, we went to Calapan, Mindoro to attend my cousin’s debut first. 2 hours bus ride plus 2 hours Roro ride. She had this airlines theme because she’s currently studying in UST right now having Management Tourism as her course. Everything was wonderful; the place, the food, and the vibes inside the venue.

Day after her debut, we rode a private car for 1 hour on the way to Puerto Galera. We stopped first on what they call as Tamaraw Falls and then after that… Puerto Galera!

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Oh so you are asking me about my summer vacation? Well it is up to you if you would call it an enjoyable vacation or not but for me it is for I am not the type of guy who always wants to go out of my comfort zone. Well here goes my summer vacation.....

I really intended to go out of town with my parents this summer vacation but as luck would have it, we did not have an out of town hence I only stayed in my house all summer long, the only thing we got out is when we went to Rainforest Park and have a nice picnic after going to church at Victory Pasig with my uncle and aunt together with my cousins.

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Summer is the most awaited season especially to us, students. Everyone wishes to spend their summer vacation according to their plans. Last summer, I learned to value my family, friends and everyone around me. Since, I finished another year of being a student as a Junior High School, and that made me sad because it’s the most memorable year for me.

When the school officially ended the classes, I made a list and immediately planned the places I will visit. I wrote Boracay, Puerto Princesa Palawan and especially Subic because my Lolo owns a house and farm there, it serves as our family’s gathering place.

My relatives organized an outing so I immediately packed my bags and bought everything I need. I prepared all these one week before the outing because I was too excited and we rarely meet each other because of works and schooling.

April 5,2013 (Friday) one day before our Subic outing, it was my sister’s graduation. She graduated fourth year high school. The ceremony lasted for four hours, I was drained and I wanted to go home. We were homebound to have a celebration and suddenly my uncle called and said a bad news, my Grandmother died.

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Patients need the best service possible from both their hospitals and doctors, and that includes easy and convenient access to their medical records for immediate referral. It will be best in an onliune world of today that these information could also be accessed online anytime and anywhere.

The Medical City (TMC) launched today an innovative service that provides its patient-partners with easy and secure access to their medical records via the Internet, free –of-charge.

Dubbed “TMC Partner Link,” the on-line facility allows patients to view their laboratory and radiology diagnostic results, as well as discharge summaries wherever they are. It also features various health trackers that enable patients to monitor their vital signs via a graphic interface. “For now, we have trackers for blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and weight,” says Dr. Mike Muin, Health IT Head of The Medical City. “What’s unique about these trackers is that they are integrated with our hospital Electronic Medical Records, and allow doctors to monitor their patients without frequent hospital visits. It fully embraces the concept of patient partnership beyond the walls of the hospital.” TMC Partner Link however does not provide medical advice, so patients should still consult their doctors for proper interpretation of the diagnostics and symptoms.

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I recently attended the launch of the mobile-friendly website of Property Company of Friends, Inc., more popularly known as PRO-FRIENDS, one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the Philippines, and was established by a group of dynamic individuals who espoused a common vision of creating communities and transforming lives by providing affordable, good quality homes.

What was admirable with this event was that instead of going directly to discuss about their new mobile site, they included a short seminar at the start of the program that talks about Mobile Marketing. The seminar discussed the current and emerging technologies and trends - of how the world has gone mobile and continuously advancing towards more enhanced technologies that support mobile access. Mobile marketing access is therefore ongoing and is perceived in the future as the way people will gather information to help them in their decision making.

DOTC Secretary Abaya Wants Answers on Masbate Sinking

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Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya has given orders to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to work with the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) in order to resolve the MV Lady of Carmel Roll-on Roll-off Ship mishap in Masbate without delay.

“Now that the Office of Civil Defense, the Coast Guard, and the Philippine Navy have already exhausted their search and rescue efforts and begun retrieval operations, our immediate objective is to determine what circumstances led to this unfortunate incident,” Secretary Abaya declared.

“We want to find out what really happened and we will do whatever is necessary within the purview of the DOTC, to avoid such accidents in the future,” Abaya added.

The Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) is tasked to investigate the accident, for the purpose of identifying its cause, as well as concomitant liabilities, if there are any.

Relive Memories and Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Watch the Pop Icon, Nonoy Zuniga in his reunion show with his former band, FBC Rebirth formerly known as The Family Birth on July 06,2013 (Saturday) at RJ Bistro in Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City. Showtime is 8:30 p.m.

A Different Kind of Celebration is a repeat of last year’s full pack show in the same venue. This is a show of Nonoy in the Philippines after his concert in Sydney, Australia and before leaving for U.S. for another series of shows.

FBC Rebirth is still composed of its original members and dubbed as the longest performing live band with its original members in the Philippines. Members are composed by its lead vocals Toots Almazan and also acts as the leader of the band. Other vocalists are the versatile Jiji Sanchez, Teddy Flores and Amor Laurico. Jess Balmaceda on keyboards, Sammy Villarin on drums, Danny Trias on guitar, Gee Carlos on bass guitar, Dexter Ansay on saxophone, Nilo Villanueva on trumpet and Edwin Valente on trombone.

Doing the front act is the sexy composer-singer and dancer Anna Melissa with the Crib band. Anna will also sing her own compositions especially Nalusaw her career single.

Hacienda Isabella Giveaway in 2 Days

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My article for Hacienda Isabella will come out in a couple of weeks . However, while everyone anticipates that we are giving away a gift certificate to one lucky person. In exactly, 2 days the Hacienda Isabella giveaway will start and end at the end of the month. This is your chance to win a 3000 pesos worth of food at Hacienda Isabella.

Go here to find out how you can win the gift certificate.

Meanwhile, take a look at what you could enjoy when you win the contest:

Epson Empowers Partners To “Shift Into High Gear”

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Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently met its valued partners to honor them and prepare them for a more aggressive Fiscal Year.

It held a series of events to honor the company’s top trade partners and to prepare them for a more aggressive 2013 fiscal year. With the theme ‘Shifting Into High Gear’, the ‘kick-offs’ were held at the Discovery Suites in Ortigas, Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay, and Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

The events highlighted Epson’s commitment to empower its partners as exemplified by Epson’s consistent support to their businesses, updates about the latest digital imaging technology innovations, and product showcases.

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Last April, I spent each day doing nothing. I got used to 'Eating-Internet Surfing-Sleeping' routine. For me, the whole month turned out so B-O-R-I-N-G.

But then, 'tadaaaaah !' the month of May came! On the first week, we were called by my aunt and asked us if we want to join them. We immediately approved and joined them on our first 'summer get-away'.

Three hotels in just one summer! Talk about hotel hopping. From one hotel to another, it surely made my summer vacation truly memorable.

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This is just my summer experience but I enjoyed it very much. Last summer, I wasn’t expecting my family would have any swimming vacation at any beaches or resorts. But when my mom told me that we will be going to Club Manila East for some swimming, I jumped with joy.

Club Manila East is an inland resort that is located in the highly urbanized municipality of Taytay, Rizal. It is ideal for anyone looking for a quick out-of-town get-away. For those who live in nearby Metro Manila cities like Pasig, Marikina, Manila, San Juan, Mandaluyong, or Taguig, traveling to and from the nearby provice of Rizal shouldn't take more than 1 or 2 hours.

As the day comes closer, I couldn’t do anything but the usual. Clean the house and make the bed in the morning, wash the dishes, play DOTA for 3 hours and do other chores.