Feng Shui Your Desk

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Would you believe you can feng shui your desk? This is where your important decisions are written and made. According to feng shui expert Karen Rauch Carter, if your desk is not optimally serving you, it could be robbing you of vital energy.

The size of the desk is crucial. Big tasks need a big desk. If you have a small desk, you can’t multi-task. If your desk is bugging you, and you feel cluttered, it’s probably too small.

Desks should be organized and clutter free. Everything should have its own space – not just on your desktop but including the area around your desk which holds files, trays, drawers, and bins. Make sure at least 50 percent of your desktop is visible.

If you have a wall or a partition in front of you when you sit at your desk, change your location. Turn your desk around, and put the wall or partition behind you. Make sure you can see the door from where you’re sitting.

Epson Mounts 2014 People's Choice Roadshow

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Digital imaging technology leader Epson will hold its “People’s Choice Roadshow 2014” at various SM Cyberzones nationwide from September to November this year.

“2013 has been a remarkable year for us. FutureSource Consulting, a leading global marketing research company, has confirmed that Epson achieved the unprecedented accomplishment of being the World’s No. 1 brand in projectors for 13 consecutive years. For printers, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report showed that Epson led the Philippines market for inkjet printers in 2013 in terms of Value Share. And in the dot matrix category, Epson remains the undisputed leader. Truly, we are the ‘people’s choice in 2013,” said Toshimitsu Tanaka, President/Country Manager of Epson Philippines.

Epson’s roadshow will showcase Epson’s champion products that provide genuine value to customers, such as Epson’s 3LCD projectors and new additions to the best-selling L-Series genuine ink tank system printers. The exhibit also highlights genuine feedback garnered from actual Epson users.

Young Artists Series Presents Songs and Sonnets

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Catch Philippine Opera Company's Young Artists Series (YAS) Season opener "Songs and Sonnets" on September 10. Directed by Meynard Penalosa.

YAS is designed as an arts development program for the young, upcoming singers of the company to showcase their talents. The YAS Team decided to enhance the program by engaging the artists in more creative work and perform scenes from various Operas, as well as, Musical Theater pieces that have crossed over into the classical arena.

What initially was conceptualized as a recital, every third Wednesday of the month, grew into an out-of-the-box, innovative, and enticing program known as the Black Box Series, garnering not only an enthusiastic audience, but has also become a creative template for other groups to follow.

In the theater the term Black Box refers to a space devoted where daring experiments and new visions are tested through performance. Performers who choose to go and perform in a black box are usually the ones with most open hearts and sincere desire to hone their talent.

Gilas Pilipinas: Croatia, Greece, Argentina, Puerto Rico and We Need To Win This Time!

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We went home with a heavy heart after our Gilas Pilipinas lost again to another team. Sill fresh from their losses from the basketball teams of Croatia, Greece and Argentina, the additional lost to Puerto Rico made everyone miserably lonely that night after realizing the few remaining seconds were no longer sufficient to expect a win.

While dining a sumptuous chicken dinner at Max's Restaurant Scout Tuazon at Quezon City, we cheered and jumped for joy with every shot that went in, and for every miss the opponent makes, but I guess it was not meant to be for Gilas Pilipinas to finally earn a win. I guess we need more training as a team to make it against these other teams that all made the game a worthy match.

Gilas Pilipinas! Go go go!!! You may have lost again, but still our heart belongs to you. Though it is unfortunate that we won't make it to the FIBA finals, our #PusoToTheMax still beats for you. Our pride towards the Gila Pilipinas team still reigns supreme above everything. After all, we gave it all, and that is what is more important.

“Giselle” Returns To Celebrate Ballet Philippines’ Sapphire Year On Sept. 19-21

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In a special repeat performance, Ballet Philippines’ highly celebrated restaging of “Giselle” returns this September 19-21 to the CCP Main Theater. The beloved romantic ballet is once again being restaged by the Philippines’ premier danseur, Nonoy Froilan to start off the Blue Moon Series, a two-week fundraising series celebrating the company’s sapphire milestone.

Stella Abrera and James Whiteside from the American Ballet Theatre will perform as Giselle and Albrecht on the fundraising gala on September 19. That evening’s performance will also feature live accompaniment by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Olivier Ochanine.

Ballet Philippines principal dancers Katherine Trofeo and Jean Marc Cordero, as well as newly promoted soloist Denise Parungao and junior principal dancer Earl John Arisola will reprise their roles of Giselle and Albrecht for the other 4 shows in the production’s one-weekend run.

The 2013 restaging of “Giselle” earned recognition at the Philstage Gawad Buhay awards, winning the trophies for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Classical Dance, Male Lead Performance in Classical Dance for Jean Marc Cordero, and Female Featured Performance in Classical Dance for Rita Winder.

Dominique Cojuangco on the Cover of Preview Magazine September 2014 Issue

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"The girl we can't stop talking about: Dominique Cojuangco wears Nicolas Ghesquière's debut collection for Louis Vuitton as she headlines our September 2014 issue on fashion's new muses, It sisters, and bright young things." - Preview magazine

After the Amazing August 2014 cover, here comes another must grab preview issue. Considered as the next generation of showbiz royalty, Dominique Barretto Cojuangco is the only daughter of businessman Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco and Kapamilya actress Gretchen Barretto, who apparently has the genes to pull it off as among the beautiful ladies of the Barretto clan similar to Julia, daughter of Marjorie Barretto.


They all have the charming sophisticated faces matched with the height and the slim and fab body to reign supreme in the showbiz industry.

"This young woman who turned 19 this year quickly puts people at ease with her open smile and self-deprecating humor."

Grab a copy of Preview Magazine to get to know more about Dominique Cojuangco.

Sarah Lahbati on the Cover of Sense & Style Magazine September 2014 Issue

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"I'm done trying to please other people" says a sexier and stronger Sarah Lahbati who is now the cover model for Sense & Style magazine September 2014 issue.


Best remembered for her title role in the GMA afternoon soap, “Kokak”, Sarah Lahbati was also Richard’s love interest in last year’s short-lived primetime teleserye “Makapiling Kang Muli”.  She also made headlines as a spokeswoman for breast cancer awareness.

Born in Geneva, Switzerland as Sarah Lahbati Alzol, she bagged the title as “Ultimate Female Survivor” in 5th season of Starstruck, GMA 7’s reality search for new talents but she got more attention after expressing her dissatisfaction with her network which later led to her desire to be let go from her contract, and eventually being countersued by GMA 7. But the real highlight was when she and Richard Gutierrez admitted to their relationship and their baby Zion.

Solenn Heussaff Multi-Covers Metro Magazine September 2014 Issue

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And it's out! They've got a double cover special! Metro's Big Fashion Issue featuring 'It' girl and multi-hyphenate @solennheussaff in Belgium. Cover 1 of 2 is shot in the capital city of Brussels, where Solenn wears head-to-toe Salvatore Ferragamo. On the second cover, @solennheussaff wears a Ricky Vicencio dress, and was also shot in Brussels.

Though Solenn is admittedly drop-dead gorgeous, the front cover seems to be more like what FHM would put in their covers. But, wait--yes, they've got more surprises for you! This special double cover also features two other covers on the gatefold.

The first gatefold reveals @solennheussaff in a Jaz Cerezo dress, undergarments by Bench Body, and shoes by Erika Lauren dela Cruz shot against Antwerp's dramatic architecture. While on the second gatefold cover, @solennheussaff opts for sensual safari style in Bruges. 

Wazzup Pilipinas Talks About Blogging at Global News Network (Videos)

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"Listen to an interesting discussion on the ins and outs of BLOGGING. This was a fun interview I did a few weeks ago with leading Filipino bloggers Ross Flores Del Rosario, Kathy Kenny Ngo, and Kaye Rey. This episode of "Philippines Uncut" entitled "All About Blogging" aired on the Global New Network. Thank you Hrh Ronnie Cruz Bernardo for arranging!" - Buddy Cunanan

Bloggers Ms. Kathy Kenny Ngo of www.lifeiskulayful.com, Mr. Ross del Rosario of www.wazzuppilipinas.com, Ms. Kay Rey of www.babestravelling.com and Mr. Ronnie Bernardo of www.heliconprojects.com ( declined to participate due to cough), talked about blogging in the Philippines.

The three guests were asked various questions all related to blogging, like the perks and privileges of being a blogger, the downsides of dealing with bashers and haters, and at some point their similarities and differences with journalists - seems like a controversial topic.

Below are the videos divided into three parts for viewing. Enjoy!

Geeky Maja Salvador is the New Sexy on Speed Magazine September 2014 Issue

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"Speed September cover girl Maja Salvador dons her Buddy Holly-styled glasses and her quirkiest expression to show you how sexy geeks can be." - Speed Magazine

You gotta love how Maja looks here! She depicts a lady that's so funny, smart and geeky!

There's something so sexy about women wearing glasses. It makes them look so much more interesting. It makes you wonder if they're the brainy type or just have poor vision? But what fascinates me is wondering what they will look like when they take of the glasses.

We know Maja is so damn sexy even without the glasses but why do sexy girls become even more sexy when they don glasses, or when they look somewhere along the lines of nerdy.

Yeah! I have to agree that "geek is the new sexy" since who wouldn't want a sultry beauty that's also brainy?