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Back to school treats from Monsters University with Giordano Philippines

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Official classes start in June and everyone is invited to taste a unique school fair organized by Giordano Philippines and Monsters University ! Yes, experience the Freshmen Fair featuring our favorite schoolmate, don Mike Wazikowski . Tag along your family, friends and fellow schoolmates and participate in various games and activities such: testing your brain, brawn and scar-ability and get exclusive freebies from Monsters University if you passed the challenges in flying colors.

Hello Kitty craze in Singapore

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Wow, I was surprised to found out that there is a huge demand on McDonald's Hello Kitty Fairy Tales plush toy and the crowd went empty handed when the toys were sold out. Some Hello Kitty fanatics gone wild, complaining and began fighting for each line in order to get these cool stuffs. The fast food chain store in Singapore had already posted their apology, they knew that everyone would love to take home these cuties but the stocks were limited. news sources: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20130628-433012.html http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/357232/singapore-gripped-by-hello-kitty-frenzy http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/hello-kitty-frenzy-grips-singapore-1.1202904

(Youtube) Backstreet Boys sing the Top 10 List on the Late Show with David Letterman

Hello Friday, am glad to see you again. I'm so happy to share Backstreet Boys sing the Top 10 List on the Late Show with David Letterman Can't wait to get a copy of BSB's new album :) Don't know why, it wasn't something we planned. Everytime, five guys create a boyband. Who knows why, it always turns out this way: four straight and one gay. source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IhwbqXzPsg

Before Midnight: Jesse and Celine's Love Story Trilogy

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Okay, I was a big fan of Before Sunrise and Before Sunset . The moment I've found out that Before Midnight is soon to release, I was excited. I know this movie is far away different from any other romantic story that you have imagined. I mean, a couple who now lives in Paris with twin girls having a good vacation in Greece, and now what happened next? The first scene was when Jesse dropped off his son, Hank at the airport and then puzzled Jesse when Hank said that "mom hates you so much," thinking that what went really wrong during his past relationship with his ex-wife and hurting him so much because he couldn't be there to support his son. It took more than 10 minutes (around 14 minutes or more I guess) in one scene when driving home, my eyes got tired but I still managed to focused on their conversation and they talked about too many things about life and their relationship.

Beauty Bar: Launches new online website for beauty shoppers @NuffnangPH @BeautyBarPH #BeautEshopping

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A new beauty online shopping destination has launched at shop.beautybar.com.ph - your first and only store that caters various cosmetics, skincare and beauty products. The website has a fully hosted ecommerce solution that can guide you. You can start browsing the products online and put them into your cart. You may also manage your shopping cart and process your orders. Shop.beautybar.com.ph also has an e-catalogue wherein you can discover new beauty products and join the beauty talk by participating in their social networking channels like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Book about a Fan Girl's love for her Superman, soon to hit the stores

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Note to myself: start reading novels! Can a Fan Girl really make her Superman fall in love with her? This is the question posed by the soon-to-be-released romantic novel Fan Girl Meets Superman, published by Lifebooks (Para sa Hopeless Romantic). In the novel, this fan girl gets her much-awaited opportunity to get really close with her “Superman.” But, will her love be enough to win the guy’s heart? Will two different worlds meet in the name of love? Is there really a future for this Fan Girl and the male celebrity? Will she be Lois Lane to her Superman? Fan Girl Meets Superman will be available next month at all your favorite bookstores.

Catch Erik Santos’ Album Launch Series Exclusively at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

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Get a chance to watch and meet Erik Santos on June 22 at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, June 23 at Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill and July 5 at Lucky Chinatown. Press Release Megaworld Lifestyle Malls heats up the season with heartwarming songs coming no less from the country’s one and only Prince of Pop, Erik Santos. The multi-platinum singer will be unveiling his new album, The Erik Santos Collection: Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs, which features the singer’s memorable interpretations of themes and soundtracks of popular TV series and blockbuster movies, via a grand launch series that music fans can exclusively catch only at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. Santos will be giving a special sneak preview of his new album under Star Records at the Eastwood Mall Open Park on June 22 and at the Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio on June 23. He will also be taking his album launch series to Lucky Chinatown in Binondo on July 5. Fans of Erik Santos can be among the very firsts to g

It's raining men

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I think we were blessed yesterday afternoon when we bumped and met these gorgeous men at SM Megamall on two separate events: SM Mens Fashion Ambassadors and Philippine Volcanoes.   Coincidence? Perfect Timing? or We are just so blessed? Whatever.   Happy Sunday!

Snapshots of #Toycon2013 - Day 2

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Today is the last day of this year's annual gathering exclusively for all Toycon fanatics. On its 12th year, witnessed a huge mass of crowd swimming around to different toy exhibits trying to score some goodies & collectibles. Make sure you have explored all halls (that's Hall 1-2-3 + Exhibit area) and don't forget to take some snapshots of the toy exhibits. rawwwr!!! marshmallow man!!! can't get over with ZOD cuties Visit some sponsored booths and take home some freebies, just be patient in lining up. Coca-cola booth has free "coke" sakto :) and I saw Oreos given on that day (a free snack for all!). Finally, I bought a Man of Steel shirt that I have been wishing to have one last time. Also, my goal today is to check out some collectibles and wishing to buy something unique today.

Man of Steel: No Spoiler Movie Review

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I have been reading a lot of movie reviews since yesterday and I was surprised that Rotten Tomatoes scored "Man of Steel" 75/100 though I have also browsed some nonsense reactions saying that they got bored while watching the movie, on my thoughts, maybe they are expecting a typical superhero movie and bystanders shouting, "it's a bird, no it's not a plane...it's Superman (gets mo?). Rebooting any Superhero flick is such a big challenge to all movie outfits, thinking on how they can surpass the previous installment. But hey, it's a risk specially if the film didn't cover the production cost and in short -- a flop. [caption id="attachment_7847" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Clark Kent: I have so many questions. Where do I come from?[/caption] As a big fan of any superhero flick, like Superman - one of the most loved character of all time. Henry Cavill did a great job and he acted really well. You can see his emoti

[Photos] Toycon 2013 - Day Zero Ingress

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Excited for this year's annual gathering for all Toycon Enthusiasts? Here are some of the photos taken during the Ingress. The Philippine TOYCON 2013 will be held on June 14-16, 2013 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. See you there! Visit toyconph.com  for more details

Are you excited to watch Man of Steel?

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I have seen my timeline was bombarded with last night's advance screening of Man of Steel (Superman reboot!) and I can't wait to watch it on bigscreen because I am also a big fan of superheroes. We knew that Clark Kent is not just an ordinary boy and tries to discover himself when he learned this special powers that he has; a typical story of a hero that will save the earth and mankind. Oh well, I will leave some space to all movie critics. I will just enjoy the movie and feel his superpowers. My date last night, Mr Man of Steel! Image source: legendary.com

Hotel Centro: The best hotel accommodation in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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Summer vacation is over, and say hello to rainy days. Good thing that I have decided to book a flight to Palawan and spent my last summer days in Puerto Princesa, Narra and Aborlan . I'm very excited to share my stories and getaways, give me more time because I have been so busy managing some of my endeavors this month (ahem, Toycon!). We scored an overnight accommodation at Hotel Centro in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Yes, one of the best hotel accommodation according to the locals and even the tricycle driver were surprised when we told him to alight us at Hotel Centro , he offered a cheaper hostels nearby the airport and we said that we were already booked in Hotel Centro :) nyahaha and the stories we heard were remarkable about the hotel that made us more curious and excited. The atmosphere was really warm upon entering the hotel lobby to check in. The hotel staffs were very accommodating and welcomed us, they even offered several promos like city tours, island hopping, etc b

What is the real meaning of Freedom

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Define Freedom without browsing Wikipedia or any online dictionary? For each one of us, Freedom can be: Saying anything we want Decide for something we believe worth fighting for Being happy in every decision you make Having strong faith in God in each actions we do Freedom has a lot of meanings. Happy Independence Day, Philippines. Mabuhay tayo!

Wheatgrass leader announces company name change

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Here is another interesting announcement from Easy Pha-max Philippines, country's leading Wheatgrass powder distributor. News Release 11 June 2013 The country’s leader in wheatgrass-powder distribution, Easy Pha-max Philippines , is now called Wheatgrass C.A.N. International Inc. (WCI). This was announced by Edward Ling, chair and chief executive officer of the six-year old company that was established in July 2007 and incorporated in November of the same year. The old name no longer fits, Ling said. The abbreviations C.A.N. in the new name stand for cleanses, alkalizes and nourishes which reflect more what their products do in improving body health. The name change will unify the company's existing product line with new wheatgrass-enhanced and probiotics products that will soon be introduced in the local market under new brands, each preventive in nature addressing specific organs of the body. Current products under the Easy Pha-max brand will remain the same and continue to b

Movie: Disconnect - a Tragedy in Cyberspace

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I thought it was another horror flick but I was wrong, LOL Disconnect, is a story of how people interact nowadays using modern technology and how bad it is to some people who use the Internet for fun, bullying, fraud and even exploiting themselves. Four stories involved an aspiring journalist who made a story by convincing an online sex worker for her career break, two teens who bullied a classmate, a couple who recently lost their child and a victim of an online fraud and stole their bank accounts, and a disconnection between paretns and children, husbands and wives and their relationship. I was surprised that fashion designer Marc Jacobs played a role of a pimp :P Cyberspace has been misuse, and we have to be more responsible in anything we do or say online. Directed by Henry Alex Rubin Cast: Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, Frank Grillo, Andrea Riseborough, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Alexander Skarsgård, and Max Thieriot.

Caption this?

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Yes, definitely one of the best destination in the Philippines. I'll be posting more stories about Palawan: touring around Puerto Princesa, my adventure in Estrella Falls and my unforgettable overnight accommodation in Hotel Centro. Can you caption this?

Toycon 2013 - Teaser, Presscon and Soft-Launching at Resorts World Manila

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Expect to flood you with Toycon 2013 updates starting this week. I've been on my hiatus in blogging but I'll try my best to feed you what's the latest in pop culture world. Last time, we were surprised with the huge crowd when Toycon 2013 had their soft-launch and presscon at Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila. It's a different ambiance and am glad that the event went successful. Featuring Toy exhibits, toy booths and photo ops with the cosplayers plus free talks from selected panels or geeks, hehehe.   The Philippine TOYCON 2013 will be held on June 14-16, 2013 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Here are the photos taken on that day.  

Independence Day Concert at The Araneta Center

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Here's a free concert offering from Araneta Center on June 12, 2013 Enjoy the music of OPM bands Join the Club and Tanya Markova as we celebrate Independence Day next week. Watch out for the special online promo announcement and get the chance to bring home goodies exclusively for 100 lucky Facebook Fans of the Araneta Center. FREEDOM ROCKS only here at the Araneta Center. Celebrate your freedom with good music, good food, and good vibes here at The Araneta Center! Log on to www.facebook.com/aranetacenter and follow us @aranetacenter!