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Friday, December 6, 2013

Zedd Clarity World Tour : Experience Your Best Night Ever

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Get an exclusive concert party package inclusive of 2 VIP tickets to the Zedd Clarity World Tour on December 12 when you get a BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 with Globe mySUPERPLAN

Kickstart the holidays and get ready to experience your best night ever with an exclusive concert party package and a once-in-a-lifetime music experience you will never forget.

Globe Telecom, in partnership with BlackBerry and Hyve, is bringing the Zedd Moment of Clarity World Tour to the Philippines and is giving away free VIP tickets to subscribers who will avail of an online-exclusive promo available at www.globe.com.ph/zeddclaritypromo.

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Behind a rusted gate along Roosevelt Avenue, jazz was cookin’ on a Sunday afternoon. A melting pot of musicians gathered in composer Bob Aves’ musical studio to rehearse for the Out of the Tradition Concert happening this December 11, at the PETA Theater Center.

“My music needs a new breed of jazz musicians”, say Bob Aves. His music, which he calls Philippine World Jazz, is a fusion of modern jazz and traditional gong culture.

Once the Fender-slingin’ lead for the fusion band “Destiny” in the 70’s, Aves has maintained a constant presence in the Philippine music scene as a composer, musical director and arranger. His credentials could read like history of four decades of the contemporary music scene having worked with musicians across diverse genres. Pop groups, rock bands, folk singers, movie soundtracks – name it, he’s done it.

Urbanears Humlan Clover : Hardware Review While Watching Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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There's this new TV series that has caught my attention because it seems to be a spin-off of the Avengers' stories. Yes! the Avengers - Captain America, Ironman, Thor, Hulk and the rest of the costumed superheroes of Marvel. But this focuses on the S.H.I.E.L.D. (an acronym for (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) people - those bunch of men with suits and dark shades led by Nick Fury.

But Nick Fury only does cameos here. The real star is Phil Coulson, with actor Clark Gregg reprising the role. "Agent Phil Coulson puts together a small team of normal, non-superhuman S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to handle strange new cases with some of them involving the mysterious Project Centipede and their experiments with Extremis. Each case will test the team in cooperation and ingenuity as they try to work together in trying to save the world from threatening, supernatural events on Earth." - Wikipedia.

My problem is that I only have time to watch during night time - actually late at night when everyone is already sleeping. So I always had to lower the volume when I watch the video. This becomes a disappointment as I couldn't really "feel" the action if I can't hear the dialogues loud and clear.

Then came Urbanears Humlan Clover! When I heard it was coming, it was music to my ears!

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If you’re looking for a cool and functional gadget as a stocking stuffer this holiday season, look no further than Braven’s latest invention, the Braven 710 Bluetooth speaker.

Braven has long been known to create the most functional wireless speakers in the market, and the 710 is no exception. Clad in aircraft-grade aluminum, the Braven 710 is built with stylishness and durability in mind. It is IPX5 (water resistant) certified making it the most handsome, ruggedized portable speaker in the market.

The Braven 710 also takes wireless audio to the next level by supporting the Bluetooth aptX standard which makes music streamed to the Braven 710 clearer, more robust and louder. Equipped with a 1,400 mAh battery, the Braven 710 is guaranteed to have a run-time lasting around 12 hours.

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To celebrate its 5th year, Torque has beefed up its product lineup by introducing gadgets that are not just used for communications but also for entertainment. Go beyond calling and sending SMS with video and music capable gadgets at very affordable prices.

New models are very powerful and useful because they all have dual SIM capability, FM radio, video camera, multimedia player and expandable memory up to 32 Gb.

Certain models like the DTV15, even has built-in mobile TV.

Torque has also beefed up the Droidz series where some are now running using a Quad core processor.

Customers can choose either 3.5" or 5.5" screens.

We were also introduced to Abra, the teen rap singer, who will now be the product endorser and brand ambassador of Torque.

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Yahoo Philippines unveiled the Yahoo Terchnostorm 2013 last November 29 at the Market, Market Central Plaza with a media launch at around 5 pm highlighting talks from two guest speakers (DOST Assistant Secretary Raymund Liboro and MyPhone Marketing Head John Chica) plus Yahoo executives, Mike Constantino, Yahoo Country Sales Director, and Kate delos Reyes, Yahoo Country Manager and Country Editor, who shared insights about Technostorm 2013.

DOST Assistant Secretary Raymund Liboro initially asked the audience "May ideya ka bang sumasagitsit?" says the Science and Technology department supports Filipino inventors and innovators.

MyPhone marketing head John Chica discusses the next big thing in mobile at Yahoo TechnoStorm 2013.

Bloggers and members of the media attended the Yahoo TechnoStorm 2013 Media Day.

ANC anchor Tony Velasquez hosted the Media Day event.

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Art for Generations is a two-day outdoor art fair at Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City, featuring an Art Market, indie film screenings, and art appreciation talks.

Build your collection and browse through original artwork from One Manila Gallery, Prometheus Atelier, and other renowned galleries at The Art Market.

Catch rare, award-winning indie films like Whammy Alcazaren's Colossal (best Cinematography in the 36th Gawad Urian) and Joey Agbayani's Lola (Best Foreign Film, Shockfest 2011 in Hollywood, USA).

Listen to noted Filipino artists discuss art and broaden your aesthetic sensibilities. There is so much beauty to discover at Art for Generations.

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Sophisticated jazz infused with the raw power of Filipino indigenous music is coming to the PETA Theater Center. Experience soul-shaking Philippine World Jazz in "Out of Tradition" the Bob Aves Jazz Group concert on December 11, 2013, at 8:00 PM.

Bob Aves and his group of internationally acclaimed musicians continue to push musical boundaries through a groundbreaking integration of the gong culture of the southern Philippines and contemporary jazz.

Bob Aves is a stalwart in the international world music scene and in demand arranger and musical director in the local music scene. This award winning composer graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston yet is a champion of the Filipino indigenous sound.

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It’s literally a moment of truth for Filipino Team Lakay fighters Honorio Banario, Kevin Belingon and Eduard Folayang as they face tough foreign opponents tomorrow (Friday) in ONE Fighting Championship: Moment of Truth at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City.

Banario is out to prove that his defeat in the hands of Koji Oishi in the ONE FC event in May this year was a fluke as he attempts to regain the champion belt from the Japanese in the main event.

So do Belingon and Folayang, who also tasted defeats in the hands of their respective opponents then. This time, Belingon will battle dangerous undefeated Spaniard David Aranda Santacana while Folayang will clash with Dutch-Indonesian shooto veteran Vincent Latoel.

The photo above is Honorio Banario while down below is Kevin Belingon and Eduard Folayang.

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"Instead of presenting evidence to the public of his hypocritical protestations of innocence, Enrile once again chose to steer public attention to what he hopes will be a diversion: the lies and black propaganda hurled against me during the 1992 presidential campaign. This man, contrary to logic and common sense, hopes to evade criminal prosecution and public outrage over his plunder, by resurrecting campaign dirt against me which are over 21 years old! Dream on, old man, aka Tanda." - Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago accuses his co-Senator Juan Ponce Enrile of being the grandfather of all plunders. Enrile answers back. Miriam again takes the pedestal. Enrile submits himself to a media interview - and so the cycle goes on. Non-stop, and perhaps will just fade away when a new more controversial issue arises.

There was an accusation of diverting the issues, or steering it away from the real and original mess. However, it somehow benefits us because we get to know more about what really goes on in and out of the Senate. We are now aware that there are more stories to tell, and the revelation sjust keep on getting more interesting.

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Shoppers only have a month to avail of the free online prepaid credit card from Power Mac Center. The most reliable Apple partner in the Philippines has announced that it is giving away only until December 31, 2013 a My ePrepaid MasterCard from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) free for every purchase of a Mac or an iOS device from any of its stores nationwide. The hassle-free reloadable prepaid card is preloaded with Php200 so recipients can immediately enjoy shopping for the most exciting games and apps on the App Store or their favorite songs from iTunes.

Said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez, “One of the holiday treats that Power Mac Center has prepared for its customers, the My ePrepaid MasterCard program is part of Power Mac Center’s commitment to enhance our customers’ experience, going above and beyond the device so more Apple users can enjoy powerful and fun apps.”

With the new prepaid credit card service, it is not only easier to set-up your iTunes and App Store account, but also to manage your online purchases.

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The AXE Apollo Team Philippines arrived at the AXE Apollo Space Academy (AASA) Space Camp inside the famed Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida, USA for a five-day astronaut training.

Evan Ray Datuin, Chino Roque and Ramil Santos joined more than 104 other astronaut-hopefuls from 60 different countries for a briefing at the Rocket Garden that had Mercury-Redstone, Atlas and Titan rockets as spectacular backdrops.

During the event, Team Philippines met with some of the AXE Apollo Space Academy judges and executives from Space Expedition Corporation whose shuttle will take 22 men and women, including the first Filipino astronaut, to space.

Apology Letter : How to Create An Acceptable One with Flying Colors

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"Sometimes it's hard to apologize face to face. Following these easy steps you can learn how to write an effective apology letter.

1. Evaluate in your mind all the things you want to write before you write it.
2. Address the person appropriately. If you are writing to a friend, don't be overly formal. If addressing a figure of authority, don't be too casual. If you do either of these things, you may not be taken seriously.
3. Begin by saying what you've done wrong. You could also say how sorry you are. Continue to write apologetically. Don't go over the top, though. Then, say how bad you feel. This isn't necessarily the same as an apology. Don't over explain guilt. This is not about you, it's about the other person.
4. You'll probably be expected to say "It won't happen again," but, to be convincing, you also have to say why it won't happen again. Say why you're apologizing, and happened in the first place, then say how you can prevent those conditions from happening again." -WikiHow

So is that how you create an apology letter?

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Epson, a world leader in digital imaging solutions and the undisputed No.1 dot matrix brand in the Philippines for more than a decade, is offering a 20% discount when customers trade in their old printers and buy an Epson LX-310, an LQ-310, or FX-2175 dot matrix printer.

From November 15, 2013 to January 31, 2014, customers who surrender their old printers (working or non-working) can get an outright 20% discount when they buy the above-mentioned Epson dot matrix models. The old printers can be any brand of a dot matrix, inkjet, or laser printer.

The Epson LX-310 and LQ-310 are upgraded versions of Epson’s best-selling LX-300 and LQ-300 models, and feature greatly improved speed and reliability. The Epson FX-2175 is dubbed as a “low maintenance and high performance workhorse” that delivers fast prints for a variety of applications.

Tiger Flexiride Leaf Spring : Trying Your Luck with a Broken Leaf Spring? Bad Idea!

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Imagine treading on a road that’s truly unforgiving: uneven, winding and sometimes slippery, and a steep, rocky mountainside where one wrong calculation will send you and your vehicle down a deep ravine full of boulders—and nothing else.

Worse, you’ve got one tire punctured by a sharp piece of rock and broken leaf springs. Since you’re high up in the mountains, it would take a long time before replacement parts get to you. You can decide to go on with your trip, but prepare to suffer the consequences. You chose to continue and luckily, you survived the trip.

But as they say, you can’t always rely on luck. Smart decision-making before embarking on a trip—dangerous or not—which means checking the vehicle thoroughly, particularly important parts like the leaf spring, will make your trip not only pleasurable and comfortable but most of all, safe.

When it comes to leaf springs, as advised by many trusted mechanics, it would be best to choose one that guarantees comfort, convenience, reliability and safety. And these are what you get—and more—when you choose the Tiger Flexiride leaf spring made by local leaf spring maker Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corp. (Roberts AIPMC).