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Monday, October 3, 2016

Discovery Channel Takes to the Road and Outer Space this October


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Fasten your seatbelts as Discovery Channel takes you on an adrenaline ride this October. From fast cars to spaceships, Discovery packs its line-up with informative and entertaining programs that will bring childhood dreams back to life.

October will also see the return of the much-awaited Space Week. Indulge in daily exploration of the mysteries of the universe and mankind’s bold attempts to understand it in Space Week, from October 3 to 9, Monday to Sunday, 9.50 p.m.

Follow the internet’s favorite astronaut, Chris Hadfied, as he gives a tour around the International Space Station in The Man Who Tweeted the Earth. Chris is a Canadian astronaut who tweets, snaps photos and regularly connects with folks back home even as he hurtles at 28,000 km an hour in orbit. Discovery and Hadfield will rekindle our love for spacemen by featuring past, present and future astronauts and even expert scientific collaborators. This is the first-ever documentary produced that has its star subject actively in orbit. The Man Who Tweeted the Earth will premiere on October 4, Tuesday, at 9:50 p.m.

Idris Elba
From space exploration, Discovery goes on to fast cars with Idris Elba: No Limits. Since childhood, Idris was obsessed with speed and wanted to immerse himself in the world of fast machines. The show follows this racer as he tries his hand on rally driving, drag racing, aerobatics, and even an attempt to beat a Land Speed Record that hasn’t been broken since 1927. Idris will push himself to the absolute limit as he is challenged not only to master his skills but also understand the engineering behind his machines. With the help of racing legends Jimmy McRae and Ari Vatanan, and modern-day sporting stars Antron Brown and Ed Cyster, the question is – will he be headed for a podium finish? Idris Elba: No Limits will air on October 23, Sunday, at 9.50 p.m.

Women Senators File Reso Slamming Congress' Plan to Play De Lima's Alleged Sex Video



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In a display of unity and solidarity, women senators from different political affiliations today filed a resolution denouncing the plan by some members of the House of the Representatives (HoR) to show before a committee hearing Senator Leila De Lima's alleged sex video.

Senate Resolution No. 184, initiated by Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros, expressed "the sense of the Senate" saying that the proposal to show De Lima's alleged sex video is "illegal, violative of inter-parliamentary courtesy and decency, and an affront to women's dignity."


"Sisterhood"

"Today, we cross party lines and temporarily set aside our differences. Our sisterhood and strong bond and solidarity as women brought us together to oppose the misogyny and sexism of those who think we are lesser beings and thus, deserve to be shamed," Hontiveros said.

"Today, we close ranks to fight for the dignity of every woman," Hontiveros added.


"State-sponsored sexism"

Hontiveros said the plan to play the former justice secretary's alleged sex video is an affront to all. She described it as "state-sponsored sexism."

"It is an attack against our mothers, sisters, wives and people with different sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Using taxpayer's money, and the legislature, they are promoting the systemic degradation of women. We will not allow this," Hontiveros asserted.

The resolution signed by Senators Cynthia Villar, Nancy Binay, Grace Poe and Loren Legarda said the planned showing of the video will violate Republic Act 9995, or the Anti-photo or Video Voyeurism Act of 2009, and Republic Act 4200, or the Anti Wiretapping Law.

The resolution also said the plan violates the time-honored principle of inter-parliamentary courtesy given to incumbent lawmakers.

Gaps Sabuero Falls in Top 55 Finalists in Yodobashi Category of Red Bull Illume 2016


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Shutter bug Gaps Sabuero come to naught in the Red Bull Illume 2016 last September 28 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Siargao-based surf photographer was one of the 22 Filipino photographers who participated in the world’s greatest action and adventure sports photography contest.

Out of 34,624 images from 120 participating countries around the globe, Sabuero’s photograph of a surfer at Siargao Island made it as one of the top 55 finalists in Masterpiece by Yodobashi Category.

“It’s ridiculous that I see my name there and I feel so out of place. All shots are from professionals (photographers) on big assignments, while mine’s taken with a GoPro at quicksilver not knowing what I was doing. I’m so stoked to have my name be on the list with the people who inspired me,” said Sabuero on his Facebook post.

The Winner Award Ceremony was hosted by television personality Tina Dixon and snowboarder Louie Vito. It also celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the prestigious contest with many guests from the photography industry and sports scene, such as BMX athlete Senad Grosic, freeskier Johnny Collinson and Red Bull Illume founder Ulrich Grill.


Following the announcement, the award-winning photographers were able to see their images displayed on illuminated 2x2m lightboxes at the opening of the Red Bull Illume Exhibit Tour 2016. This unique nighttime photo exhibition will travel to cultural hubs and hotspots around the world for the next two years.

The exhibited photos are the Top 55 images which of course include the 11 Category Winners as well as the Overall Winner. The winners are:
Close Up: Denis Klero, Russia with his black and white shot of climber Rustam Gelmanov showing his chalk-covered hands in Fontainebleu, France.

Energy: Luke Shadbolt, Australia for his black and white image showing the power of nature. Surfer Renan Faccini is set against a huge swell in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Enhance: Dean Treml, New Zealand and his image of cliff diver Jonathan Paredes jumping from the 28 meter platform on the roof of the Copenhagen Opera House during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, 2013.

Lifestyle: Jody MacDonald, Canada with her mesmerizing image of her brother Ken MacDonald sitting atop a train during their adventure through the Sahara Desert.

Masterpiece by Yodobashi: Lorenz Holder, Germany showing Senad Grosic ride his bike over a bridge in an autumnal Gablenz, Germany.

New Creativity: Ale Di Lullo, Italy for his fun shot of Aaron Chase riding his mountain bike on the windshield of a NYC cab.

Playground: Lorenz Holder, Germany showing BMXer Senad Grosic ride a rusted viewing platform in Senftenberg, Germany.

Sequence by Sony: Daniel Vojtêch, Czech Republic with his shot of Flying Bulls pilots Miroslav Krejci, Jan Rudzinskyi, Stanislav Cejka and Jan Tvrdic in Jaromêř, Czech Republic.

Spirit:
 Dean Treml, New Zealand for his image showing kayaker Josh Neilson being supported by fellow paddlers Barnaby Prees, Sam Sutton, Tim Pickering, Ben Brown, Jamie Sutton and Jaren Seiler after a bad landing off Matze’s Drop, Storulfossen, Norway.

Wings: Micky Wiswedel, South Africa with his shot of climber Jamie Smith mid-fall as he attempts a new route on Table Mountain, Cape Town.

Vegard Aasen of Norway won the Mobile Category, the newest photography category in Red Bull Illume, for his black and white mountaineering image taken in Hakuba, Japan.

The images of the top 55 finalists and the top 275 finalists of Red Bull Illume can be seen on www.redbullillume.com and @RedBullIllume Facebook fanpage. The finalists’ entries are published on the limited edition Coffee Table Book that can be purchased on www.redbullillumebook.com.

Your Top 5 Favorites at a Flick of a Switch


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We round up the most downloaded hot deals that you can enjoy on the new Globe Switch app

Your search for the best online deals need not go too far as the all-in-one Globe Switch already puts together the hottest apps and mobile offers to continue enjoying your digital lifestyle!

Whether it's capturing that perfect Instagram photo or putting that cool filter to your recent Snap, Globe Switch has the right app deal for you! Here are the top five most downloaded apps on Globe Switch that gives you some of the best in entertainment, gaming, music and connectivity.


1. The number one spot of course goes to the phenomenal Pokemon Go app that forever changed app interactivity forever! With its creative features within augmented reality, you literally sweat it out to catch that Pokemon! Get to play it through 3 different promo offers on Globe Switch. 



2. Next app is Facebook! Yes, it still holds one of the top spots! More than just a social media app, Facebook has become part of our everyday digital lifestyle as we naturally check it from time to time whether for sharing random status updates and links, to posting our latest photos. Now that Facebook is part of our daily habit, you can get it on Globe Switch.

3. Entertainment steals the scene as the third spot goes to YouTube. With a wide variety of content available for its users, this app has featured videos that resonate well with their viewers. Ranging from make-up tutorials, to unboxing videos, and even school hacks, it has been a go-to app to tons of cool content! Enjoy access through your handy Globe Switch app!

4. With just a simple thumbs-up, staying connected with either one person or a large group has been simplified with Facebook Messenger. This app has been an instant message courier on the spot. With GIFs, emoticons, and other added exciting features, friends and family have surely been going crazy chatting with this app. In any Globe promo, get to enjoy unlimited messaging plus a 20MB hot deal for each subscriber!



5. Last but definitely not the least is Clash of Clans. People have been taking this game seriously by building and protecting their fortresses against their game-mates and friends. Through regular maintenance, they have built their fortresses and trained their clans against others with up to 100MB up for grabs through the Globe Switch App!



Globe Prepaid customers can experience more amazing deals on mobile just by downloading the Globe Switch app on the Google Play Store. To see more awesome offers by Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph

iDEFEND Calls for Locsin’s Resignation from UN Post


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Following global condemnation of President Duterte’s claim to follow in Hitler’s example which forced the President to do another vague “clarification”, the new Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations is not wasting any time defending those awful words by citing that German Nazis did many things right, and asking the people to look beyond the holocaust. 

Duterte clearly approved the slaughter of 3 million Jews in his address to media last week. A thousand apologies will never remedy this atrocious statement. Moreover, to recommend the extermination of suspected drug users and criminals in order to save future generations of Filipinos not only compared an entire race to criminals, but still reflected the same belief that Germany’s mass murderer espoused. 

If Duterte’s words deserved the world’s denunciation, Teddy Locsin’s defense of those words deserved immediate reckoning. Locsin appeared to be the only one among the government’s spokespersons not bothered by the President’s gruesome pronouncements and threats, which Congressman Edcel Lagman described as 'criminally culpable'. He has transformed his newspaper column “Tedditorial” from an independent thinkers’ page into a Goebbels-style propaganda machine for the President. 

By publicly endorsing an idea which have not, are not, and never will be part of the Filipino’s beliefs, he has grossly misrepresented the country in the global community. Under any other administration past and future he would be immediately sacked.

Mr. Locsin’s actions are contemptuous to the Filipino people and its solidarity with the Jewish people against tyranny and any form of targeted exterminations. As sovereignty resides in the people we are therefore firing Mr. Locsin as UN Ambassador. 

iDEFEND further calls for legal actions to ban him from any government appointments henceforth.

#GiveArtAChance with UndaMADEged


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WHERE: Commune Cafe + Bar
WHEN: October 15, 2016, 1-5 P.M.
WORKSHOP FEE: 350 (inclusive of food and drinks)

UndaMADEged is a project spearheaded by Gilda Flores, a 17- year old student-correspondent for The Philippine Daily Inquirer, a contributor for WheninManila, Voice of the Youth Online, and Applica, and a writer for The LaSallian. She has always dreamed about making art, writing, and the likes as permanent entities in this ever-changing world. It might be a long run, but creativity has no finish line--it doesn't stop. It shouldn't stop.

One captivating twist here is that the event would be fully handled by young bloods--from the manpower, to the hosts, and to the speakers. Also, the topics would drift away from the conventional "how to write 101," instead, Gilda and her team would be shedding some light on more modern forms of art such as: spoken word, mobile photography, creative brainstorming, writing and experience, and how to be a 'YouTuber.'

We're giving you a chance, we're giving art a chance. It's about time. Let's do this.


Promise Hope Not Death to Drug Dependents, Push for Public Health Approach to Anti-Drug Campaign


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Two days after President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to kill the country's estimated three million drug users, Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros made an emphatic appeal to the government to provide drug dependents with hope by mainstreaming a public health approach to its anti-drug campaign.

In a forum held at at the Ateneo De Manila University on Monday, Hontiveros spoke of the need for a policy anchored on public health and human rights to effectively address the drug problem and rehabilitate drug dependents. The forum was organized by the Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo Law School and the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health.

The Senator argued that worldwide the drug problem is acknowledged as a public health issue, and a strictly punitive and violent war on drugs have failed in many parts of the world.

"The government must promise hope not death to drug dependents. It must guarantee health care assistance not violence. This is the more effective, affordable and compassionate anti-drug policy," Hontiveros said.


"Harm reduction"


Hontiveros, who is also the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, pushed for "harm reduction programs and practices" to reduce the adverse health, social and economic consequences of the use of illegal drugs. These include the opening of community-based out-patient rehabilitation programs, drop-in centers, and conducting of harm reduction capacity-building sessions for local governments, health agencies and non-government organizations.

"Harm reduction as an essential component of the public health approach to the drug problem has effectively reduced overdose, overdose deaths, and HIV transmissions. Furthermore, based on the experiences of China and Iran, harm reduction strategies led to less trafficking, less use of illicit drugs, crime reduction, higher rates of employment among former dependents, and greater participation of drug dependents in communities and family activities," Hontiveros explained.



"Cost-effective and affordable"


The first-term senator also said that a public health approach to the drug problem is cost-effective and affordable. Citing several studies, Hontiveros said that for every dollar invested on harm reduction, over $4 accrue in short term health-care cost savings. She also said advocates estimated that only 10 percent of the approximately $ 100 billion spent annually on international drug enforcement would already cover HIV prevention services for drug users for four years.

"The government must explore all available options and enrich the discourse on the alternatives we have. It must include the public health and human rights lens in its anti-drug campaign. Maybe in order to win this war, it is the legendary nurse, Florence Nightingale, that we must find inspiration from rather than an Adolf Hitler," Hontiveros concluded.

SHDA Convention Underscores Challenge to Philippine Housing Industry


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If there is one thing that was unequivocally and indisputably established during the 25th National Developers’ Convention of the Subdivision and Housing Developers’ Association, it is this: the housing industry has a mammoth task before it. After all, a 5.7 million-unit housing backlog for the year 2016 is not to be taken lightly. Yet, the participants of the conference left Iloilo with smiles on their faces because there are many reasons to be optimistic at the conclusion of the gathering held from September 22-23, 2016. With the theme “The Many Faces of Housing: Enhancing Lives”, there was no doubt left on any of the 300 participants’ minds that there are still many different ways to engage the general public in terms of kinds of housing (and price points) as well as location. And that they have a unique and important role in nation-building.

The keynote speaker on Sept. 23, Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Mark Villar noted that government expenditure on infrastructure through the DPWH has been consistently increasing by leaps and bounds: P190.9 billion in 2014, P273.9 billion in 2015, and P363.5 billion in 2016. The total budget for the year 2017 is P342.3 billion. The projects are in various stages of completion and the biggest fund allocation is in Mindanao with P133.1 billion.

Sen. JV Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Urban and Housing Resettlement, said that “we are in exciting times. The 17th congress is one of the most productive times in terms of setting a legislative agenda.” Two bills to address the housing backlog have been filed: Senate Bill No. 328, an Act creating the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development, and Senate Bill 331: On-Site, In-City or Near-City Resettlement Act for Informal Settler Families.

Engr. Rodel Racadio, SHDA national president, reiterated that through the SHDA-commissioned Philippine Housing Roadmap, the partnership between government and the private sector “has created a comprehensive and actionable development plan to meet the needs of Filipinos in all sectors of society.” He further reiterated that any development in the housing industry has a multi-sectoral impact and multiplier effect.

Clean Up Your Act: It’s Time to Download the Handy App


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These days, apps play an integral part in everyone’s everyday lives. We all have smartphones at this point, and there are a variety of apps that can help to keep you in check, no matter what your needs. One of the best apps for everything related to cleaning your home or apartment is Handy.

The Handy cleaning app was previously known as Handybook and was founded back in 2012 by co-founders Oisin Hanrahan and Umang Dua. It came to be when Hanrahan was a student in Ireland and became a real estate developer in the Eastern Europe area. He began to purchase and renovate apartments in Budapest and soon developed the idea of Handy as a means of helping people to acquire a variety of services for the home.

Over the past few short years, Handy has gone from being a simple database of professional house cleaners, painters, plumbers, electricians and other home related professionals to a huge service that allows you to locate and book these pros. The service is available in the United States and throughout Europe. It has become so hugely popular that it could expand into other regions as well, including Asia and specifically, the southeastern country of the Philippines.

Handy provides users with a one hundred percent money back guarantee if they are not satisfied with the services of a professional who performs work on their home. However, it should be noted that all professional home workers are thoroughly background checked, highly experienced, friendly and insured. When you use the Handy app, you can quickly and conveniently schedule the home cleaner, plumber, electrician, mover or other professional of your choice, in as little as 60 seconds, and schedule them to come to perform services as early as the next day.

To use the app, all you need to do is to choose the payment method you want to use, select a professional and the date and time you want them to show up at your home. Because the app is right on your smartphone, it is highly convenient and you can book and manage your Handy appointments right at your fingertips while on the go at any time.

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Duterte Pledged to Slaughter 3 Million Addicts Just as Hitler Massacred the Jews


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President Rodrigo Duterte pledged to slaughter 3 million drug addicts in the same way Adolf Hitler massacred the Jews during the Holocaust.

Isn't it time to put an end to this madness?

Remember that only 16 million people voted for Duterte. The Philippines has a population of 100 million. Do the math. That's a lot of people who are right in the middle of this stupidity.

What is his Communications team doing? or is the president really so stubborn that he does not just reads the speeches prepared for him?

Everything that comes out of his mouth is pure shit!...and Duterte supporters steps on these shits every time they defend his evil thoughts.

Yeah, he is just being himself. He is truly a shit-making machine!

Hail the next Hitler!? God save our country!

"Don't be a blind follower, or see no wrong in Duterte, because that is so wrong."

When you believe he means something else with all the foul-mouthed statements he has been saying, you should believe others also deserve the same treatment so you should offer your own "interpretation" as well.

When you still see hope for him to change after a few more months or years in the presidency, you should also offer the same compassion for the drug abusers who could possibly be cured after some time in rehab.

When you believe he is the only one who has taken real action where all other presidents have failed, you should also consider that his persistent detractors might also be among the few who are ready to face the consequences just to see real change.

When Anti-Duterte criticize the president for his wrong ways, it doesn't mean they are not supportive of the president. Remember that real friends are those that would not hesitate to be truthful when they see fault in you. Real supporters would be honest enough to point out his mistakes in order to achieve real change for the better.

Like Duterte, real friends may also use inappropriate and demeaning words just to get your attention. If you believe the president is just being himself, so why limit that belief to him. Unlike Duterte, do not wish them death just because they are being true to you.

Just like Duterte, we are not purely 100% evil-proof. We can make mistakes. We cannot correct these mistakes if we ignore or let them be just because we believe there is an ultimate goal that needs to be accomplished. We should not condone the wrong acts done along the way just to continue with our quest for change.

In traveling, remember that reaching the destination is not the only thing important. Our journey - what we do along the way - should be the most meaningful for all of us.

If we keep on looking only at our preferred way, we may miss the better path.

Duterte should be reminded that he should stop comparing himself to others, and show his real self instead. He will continue making mistakes if he deliberately patterns himself with others that may have been wrong as well.

The problem with Duterte supporters is they purposely blind themselves from the evil that their president is doing just because the guns are not pointed at them.

Duterte's good intentions are useless if he is seen as a madman by many, especially by our foreign neighbors, and consequently, the entire country is seen as no place for any sane person, or tourist, or investor, to ever visit or do business in.

Whatever good this madman has done are worth nothing if he continues tolook at people like pests that needs to be eradicated.

Unlike Duterte supporters, the rest of us also look at the long-term effect of his insanity. No sane person would want to kill his fellowmen just because he thinks they are hopeless cases.

I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who believes killing is the only solution to cure the sickness that has plagued us for a long time. You should not kill! You cure!

When we start slaughtering our fellowmen, or even have thoughts that is the only right thing to do just to save the rest of us, then we become worst than them..

But I won't give up on these misguided individuals. Unlike them, I believe there is still hope for these fanatics, and I wouldn't want them to get murdered just because I feel that they are blind followers of the madman.

There has never been any real change since Duterte became president. It doesn't matter how long he has been president, or how long he will stay as president. We should not wait for many to be murdered before we put a stop to this madman. If he continues to act and think like a madman, he will bring nothing but madness to our country.

Don't expect anything good from a man who believes all his detractors are better off dead.

Madam Secretary’s New Season Promises More Surprising Mysteries This October


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There’s no telling what happens next in the latest installment of the highly charged political drama, Madam Secretary, when it premieres on October 6 on Sony Channel.

The stakes get higher in the new season as office and home politics collide, making U.S. Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord’s (Tea Leoni) life more difficult. Despite her apolitical leanings, she contemplates in accepting the role of Vice President which was offered to her by President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine). Will she give up her current position to hold the second highest office in the White House?

Season 3 will find Elizabeth pushing for Dalton’s reelection as she and her husband Henry (Tim Daly) struggle to save their marriage while their youngest son. Jason (Evan Roe), faces a major personal dilemma.

As she faces one crisis after another, Elizabeth realizes that ultimately, her most important duty will take its toll on her personal life: to prioritize her family and to protect her country at all costs.

Madam Secretary Season 3 premieres the same week as the U.S. telecast on October 6, every Thursday at 8:50 pm. First & Exclusive on Sony Channel

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, GSat Channel 48 Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

Theater in Alternative Platforms Presents 1st Anniversary of Amapalaya Monologues on October 15 at Peta Theater


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To celebrate one year of ‘hugot’ artistry, the Theater in Alternative Platforms shall present a one-night only anniversary show of the very popular “Ampalaya Monologues” on October 15 – Saturday from 6 pm – 10 pm at the PETA Theater Center located at Eymard Road, E. Rodriguez Q.C.

“Ampalaya Monologues” shall showcase 15 of their best monologues and 5 new ones. There will be a combination of Dance, Live Music, and other exciting surprise twists. As a prelude, some of today’s best Spoken Word artists in the country will be featured as special guests.

“Ampalaya Monologues” is an episodic play that features a collection of short monologues about love, heartaches and bitterness, as written by Mark Ghosn. Inspired from Eve Ensler’s play Vagina Monologues, the show is set in an actual bar and tells the inspiring stories of diverse individuals who’ve tasted the different flavors of bitterness that love has to offer.

The story of the character on each monologue varies --- there’s the bitter queen who got dumped for her own bestfriend, the boy next door who’s trying to get out of the friendzone, the single lady who is a forever third wheel, the NBSB and her almost-lover, the LDR couple, the womanizer who got cheated on, the guy experiencing his first moved-on moment, and many more. No matter what your heart’s story is, there’s an Ampalaya Monologue ready to pull its string.

Code Black, Sony Channel’s Well-Rated Medical Drama, Returns for a New Season this October


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Experience the continuing medical drama as it unfolds in every tense-filled episode of Code Black in its second season starting October 5 on Sony Channel.

In the busiest emergency room in the country, ER Director Dr. Leanne Rorish (Marcia Gay Harden), her fellow resident physicians and interns brave the lack of manpower and meager resources to muster enough courage in handling seemingly insurmountable odds which they face on a daily basis to assist patients with the most serious injuries.

This season, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Rob Lowe, joins the cast as Ethan Willis, an aggressive and rebellious military doctor who imparts his knowledge in combat medicine. Other new characters include Han (Noah Gray-Cabey), a sweet and sociable new doctor; Noa Kean (Emily Tyra), a confident and defiant street-smart doctor; and Charlotte Piel (Nafessa Williams), a former child star who leaves her acting career to become a doctor.

As pressure mounts and tension increases, Rorish and her colleagues have no choice but to deal with difficult decisions in life-and-death situations under extremely demanding circumstances. And no matter how much it takes, no matter what is at stake, they must fight tooth and nail to save life and limb for their patients to survive.

Code Black Season 2 premieres the same week as the U.S. telecast on October 5, every Wednesday at 8:50 pm. First & Exclusive on Sony Channel

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, GSat Channel 48, Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Gripping Racing as Michelin and Marquez Master Motorland


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Michelin’s first visit to MotorLand Aragón in Spain for a MotoGP race provided an exciting encounter which saw Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) take victory at the Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón.

Michelin’s range of Power Slick tyres were put to good use today as the riders chose many different configurations to get the best performance over the 5,077m circuit. Pole-setter Marquez chose to go with the hard front and rear compounds and he made a good start as the lights changed to signal the start of the race. The current championship leader initially got the holeshot, but a frantic first-lap ensued as the lead changed hands several times. Maverick Viñales (Team SUZUKI ECSTAR) - also using the hard front and rear option - led as the field crossed the line for the first time, a position that was taken from him on lap-two by Marquez, before Viñales then recaptured the lead and held it until lap-eight. The Suzuki rider then surrendered top-spot to Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), who had chosen the medium front compound and paired it with the hard rear. Marquez then made his move and seized the initiative on lap-12 as he progressed to the front of the pack. The Spaniard continued at a relentless pace - which saw him set the fastest lap of the race on the 15th circulation. Marquez increased his advantage as the race drew to a close and crossed the line almost three-seconds clear to take his fourth victory of the season and extend his championship lead.

The crowd of 69,714 fans at trackside were treated to a fascinating battle for the final two podium places as Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and team-mate Rossi produced an enthralling contest which saw the current World Champion Lorenzo - medium front and hard rear - take the spoils after the pair had traded places over the closing stages. Viñales took fourth position, with Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) crossing the line in fifth to take the Independent Team Rider award, this was after an exciting three-way battle with Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) in sixth and Aleix Espargaro (Team SUZUKI ECSTAR) seventh. Pol Espargaro (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) was eighth, followed home by Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) in ninth, with Stefan Brad l (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) rounding out the top-10.

With today’s colder air and track temperatures, tyre choice was always going to be a vital factor and with the experience and advice from the knowledgeable Michelin technicians the riders were able to make informed choices. This did lead to different combinations of tyres which saw the hard front and hard rear paired together, along with the medium front and hard rear and the medium front and medium rear being matched together, again emphasising the choice that Michelin is providing to make sure all riders have a tyre to choose that will give them the optimum performance during the race.

Michelin will now head east for the three-week back-to-back races in Japan, Australia and Malaysia, with the first being the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi on Sunday 16th October.


Tim Walpole – tim.walpole@motocom.co.uk – Phone: +44.7976.397.265
Alessandro Barlozzi – alessandro.barlozzi@fr.michelin.com – Phone: +33.6.42.23.55.93


Marc Marquez – Repsol Honda Team:

“Today was a great race and this has been an important weekend for the tyres to work well. The grip was really good, but the drop was a bit bigger than at other circuits, because here we have long corners and we really stress the tyres. We found a good set-up for the second part of the race with the used tyre and the front was working really well. Michelin brought the hard front and it was certainly the right one for these temperatures. I am happy with the weekend because I enjoy this circuit and this year it was no different, I really enjoyed it again!”


Nicolas Goubert - Deputy Director, Technical Director and Supervisor of the MotoGP Programme:

“We have had quite a challenging weekend here at Aragón with temperatures being much cooler in the morning than we expected, so this gave a number of obstacles to overcome. All of the technicians worked very thoroughly with their teams and riders throughout the three days to make sure they made the most informed choice for today’s race, and the closeness of some of the racing showed that again we have tyres for all types of machines, riders and styles. Marc’s victory was very impressive and he set the fastest lap of the race after two-thirds distance, so we are very pleased with that as it shows the tyres worked well as the race wore on. We will take a lot of positives from this weekend, but we also learned quite a lot about how these tyres perform when the track gives very little grip during the cold mornings and we will use this data as we go forward. We now head to three long-haul races which will all have their own special challenges, but we are up for the task and excited by what is ahead.”

The Hair Laboratory with L'Oréal Professionnel's Style My Hair App


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L'Oréal Professionnel launches the Style My Hair app, eliminating pre-hairstyling jitters for good.

We've all had this hair dilemma: we spend months pining over a hairstyle and hair color we want to try, until salon day comes and the crippling fear of making a mistake forces us to stick to the usual. For women, a new 'do gone wrong is almost as good as fatal—it's enough to jolt them out of being adventurous and going for what they know works. However, the non-commitment to new hair may finally change as L’Oréal Professionnel launches its newest hairstyling app, Style My Hair.

It's the stuff hair dreams are made of: Style My Hair contains an extensive catalog of hairstyles and hair colors that users can virtually see on themselves as they upload a photo to which their chosen hairstyle and hair color is digitally rendered. Simply put, women can see the result of their chosen hairstyle and hair color even before they proceed with having them done, totally eliminating the fear of choosing a look that doesn't end up suiting them well. The Style My Hair app is more than a hairstyle and hair color test lab, however, as its social media and hair maintenance components make it an all-around go-to resource for all things hairstyle. Users can share all their looks in their very own hair gallery, and view the necessary L’Oréal Professionnel hair care products to help them maintain their chosen look.

The vast collection of looks featured on the Style My Hair app are powered by French fashion and beauty website PureTrend, who also provides a substantial in-app discussion of each look. Looks are trend-based, and can be personally curated by users through an accessible "like" button. The Style My Hair app virtually simulates the salon experience, as users can also modify their choices based on cut, color, color intensity, and hair length. Finally, users can simply tap on the Find My Hairdresser option to locate the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel hair expert that could execute their virtual hair look in real life.


The Style My Hair app is the first step to a total L’Oréal Professionnel in-salon experience. L’Oréal Professionnel hair experts are geared to fire up the app as they meet their salon clients, taking them through discovering possible hair looks they can do for their styling session. This makes each salon experience a new and exciting one, where women no longer dread a new hair look that doesn't end up suitable for them.

The Style My Hair App is available for download in Android 4.0 phones and on the App store, for IOS 7.0 and above. The app will also be used to aid L’Oréal Professionnel hair experts in prescribing looks for their clients.
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