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Stop and Shop at Global Pinoy Bazaar 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:00 +0000

Support Pinoy and Shop Pinoy as we get ready for Christmas with the Global Pinoy Bazaar 2009 happening on November 14 and 15, 2009 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City from 9AM-9PM. This event is brought to us by Yabang Pinoy.

Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering Filipino Pride movement behind shouting proud Filipinos, entrepreneurs and consumers alike, is behind the success of Global Pinoy Bazaar, an annual assembly of individuals passionate about being Filipino and the potential of Filipino products. On its fifth year, Yabang Pinoy promises the biggest and best yet, at the Global Pinoy Bazaar 2009.

For more information, you may visit http://www.yabangpinoy.com or email bazaar.globalpinoy@gmail.com and yabangpinoy@gmail.com.

Photo Credits: Hatsuko and Marge

World Pyro Olympics 2009: New Venue, New Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:51:00 +0000

The World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 2009 is a competition of artistry and technical skills by shooting dazzling fireworks synchronized with musical scores.

This year, the competition takes a new venue at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, leaving its three-year-old home SM Mall of Asia Bay Area. With this new venue comes a new experience for viewers, as they witness more creativity and versatility in the use of ground level and special effects instead of firing from the water. The gates open at 3:00PM to make way for the Drum & Bugle Competition that will run from 3:00PM to 6:30PM; fireworks show follows right after.

Schedule of World Pyro Olympics 2009, Ticket information, and Venue map after the jump.

WPO 2009 Schedule

November 21, 2009 (Saturday)

GERMANY by Nico Lunig
CHINA by Glorious

November 28, 2009 (Saturday)

CANADA by Pyro Studios
AUSTRALIA by Explosive

December 5, 2009 (Saturday)

JAPAN by Marutamaya
ITALY by Parente

December 12, 2009 (Saturday)

SOUTH KOREA by Hanhwa
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by Res

December 19, 2009 (Saturday)

Fellowship of Fire by All participating countries
PHILIPPINES by La Mancha

Ticket Information

Regular Pass (prices per entry)

General - Php200
Special - Php500
VIP - Php1,500 inclusive of Via Mare dinner and reserved seat

Season Pass (experience 5 nights for the price of 4)

Special - Php2,000
VIP - Php6,000 inclusive of Via Mare dinner and reserved seat

Venue Information

Facebook and Plurk Tricks! Hurry! Try it!

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:26:00 +0000

Hurry! Try these simple steps in Facebook and in Plurk:

Facebook

Press UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, ENTER and then scroll up OR down, then type anything on the comment boxes. You will see red circles when you scroll. To get rid of the effect, just refresh the page.

Plurk

Press UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, ENTER and then scroll up OR down, then type anything on the comment boxes. You will see the plurks go around like crazy. To get rid of the effect, just refresh the page.

Noynoy's FB Fan Page and Avatar Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Running for the Philippine President's office for 2010, Noynoy Aquino has finally joined the Facebook bandwagon and now has his own Fan Page.

As we all know, technology nowadays has become so much useful in information gathering and dissemination. In the recent months, Facebook has been on top of mind when it comes to social networking sites for its features and capabilities. With Noynoy's page, supporters may opt to become a fan and be able to get updates and news regarding him and his platforms.

Part of Noynoy's candidacy as a Presidential runner is a contest in creating his own avatar that should depict a kind and friendly aura, but with the face that will have a look about his objection on corruption. Now that the submission period has ended, voting for the 10 best avatars is now open.

To vote, you just need to become a fan of his Facebook Page and follow the 3 simple steps below:

Browse through all the avatars consisting of 122 entries in 7 pages.
Click on the avatar you wish to vote on.
Click on the "Like" link below the avatar to register your vote.

Fans can vote on as many avatars as you wish, but the deadline of "liking" these avatars will be until November 6, 2009 only. Top 10 avatars with the most number of votes ("Like") will be included in the shortlist for the final voting, and will undergo final voting from November 7 to 14, 2009 at the Noynoy's official website. Announcement of the winning entry will be posted on the Official Facebook and Website on November 15, 2009.

I'm supporting my friend Rachel's submissions! If you also want to help her get into the top 10, please vote for avatars #112, 113, 114 and 115.

Salvage your Canon Gadgets through CPR

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:18:00 +0000

If your Canon gadgets have been swamped by the recent typhoons, you still have 8 days from today to have your Canon cameras, machines or printers (except Selphy Compact Photo Printers) fixed! With the Canon Project Rebuild (CPR), you can enjoy 50% discount on labor fees and 25% discount on parts.

To enjoy this promo that is only until October 31, 2009 and for more details, call (632)884-9000.

Thanks to Kristel for the tip!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:25:00 +0000

Click here if you cannot view the image above.

Spell I-T I-S B-A-C-K!!! Don't miss the chance to watch the T-H-I-R-D run of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, a fantastic musical comedy play for all ages!

Atlantis Productions Inc proudly brings back the 2005 Tony Award Winner - Spelling Bee! Six young people in the pains of puberty, overseen by grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

December 11, 2009 (Friday), 8:00PM at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Php1,300 - Orchestra Center

Php1,100 - Orchestra Side

Php900 - Loge

Php700 - Loge Sides and Last Row of Loge

Php500 - Balcony

For inquiries and ticket reservations, please contact RIA BUENAFE (0917-5349437) or MARC ONG (0917-7956272)

Again, T-H-I-R-D run already, so this must really be great! So, do I here you spell "G-A-M-E"? (",)

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Let your friends know about the play by joining our Facebook events page. See you there!

Babies that will make you Laugh

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Watch these videos and tell me if they don't make you laugh. Such cute and lovable babies! Enjoy!

Baby laughing because of dog eating popcorn

Baby sleeping while watching TV

Cebu Inmates dance "Nobody" by Wonder Girls

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:41:00 +0000

From the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) that became a cyberspace sensation in 2007 through Youtube, they once again make their stars shine by dancing to the tune of "Nobody" by the all-female Korean group Wonder Girls.

The 1,500 famous dancing inmates perform every last Saturday of the month to about 600 guests for free. They have already danced to renowned songs such as "Thriller" by Michael Jackson and "Jai Ho" from the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire among others.

Vote for Efren Penaflorida as CNN Hero of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +0000

I have voted for Efren "Kuya Ef!" Penaflorida Jr. of the Philippines as my CNN Hero for the year 2009. Don't miss the chance to vote for him as well, as we appreciate his championing of children through his pushcart classes.

At 28, Efren offers Filipino youth an alternative to gang membership through education. Together with other teen volunteers, they have been roaming around the streets to teach basic reading and writing skills to the needy ones by using a pushcart classroom. Isn't it incredible and heart-warming that someone really cares for the needy, and have actually spent time and labor in providing knowledge to the children of our future? What are you waiting for, vote for Efren today. No limits in voting! Voting ends on November 19 (6AM ET).

Photo: Lilibeth Frondoso of CNN

Google Chrome Themes & Youtube Tip

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Google aims to make its products more personalized by giving customization options to its consumers. In the previous months, Google has launched its themes for Gmail, and just recently they have enabled customization of Google Chrome's look and feel through themes as well.

With its recent Artist Themes for Google Chrome, the browser developer invited leading artists, architects, musicians, illustrators, filmmakers and fashion and interior designers from across the globe to create artwork for an unusual canvas: the modern web browser. The result, of course, is a mixture of passive and wild designs from both simple and overly creative artists. In addition, Google also has its own set of themes, but these are more on the simple side.

Haven't changed your browser's theme yet? You just need to open a new tab (Ctrl+T or click New Tab) and click on the lower right-striped design in your browser. Choose from hundreds of themes available.

Google Chrome tip on how to download Youtube videos after the jump.

Tip: Download Youtube Videos
You can actually download a Youtube video in .FLV .MP4 or .3GP format straight for your Google Chrome, without the need to access any other websites. Here's how:

Step 1: Create a new bookmark and call it "Download YouTube" or something you will remember. For the address field, paste the code:



javascript:window.location.href = 'http://youtube.com/get_video?video_id=' + swfArgs['video_id']+ "&fmt=Number" + "&l=" + swfArgs['l'] + "&sk=" + swfArgs['sk'] + '&fmt_map' + swfArgs['fmt_map'] + '&t=' + swfArgs['t'];

Replace the "Number" in red with your choice of video format to download:

fmt=0 -> flv: 320x240 (flv1) / mp3 1.0 22KHz (same as fmt=5)
fmt=5 -> flv: 320x240 (flv1) / mp3 1.0 22KHz
fmt=6 -> flv: 480x360 (flv1) / mp3 1.0 44KHz (No more...)
fmt=13 -> 3gp: 176x144 (mpg4) / ??? 2.0 8KHz
fmt=17 -> 3gp: 176x144 (mpg4) / ??? 1.0 22KHz
fmt=18 -> mp4: 480x360 (H264) / AAC 2.0 44KHz
fmt=22 -> mp4: 1280x720 (H264) / AAC 2.0 44KHz
fmt=34 -> flv: 320x240 (flv?) / ??? 2.0 44KHz (default now)
fmt=35 -> flv: 640x380 (flv?) / ??? 2.0 44KHz

Step 2: Save your bookmark.
Step 3: Go to Youtube and search for your favorite video. When it starts playing, just click your "Download Youtube" bookmark and you will see that the video will start downloading in your browser.

Philippine Tourism in a Hip Hop Beat

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:52:00 +0000

Department of Tourism (DoT) headed by Secretary Ace Durano made a huge step of innovation in its latest global campaign called "Take Me to the Philippines", which aims to strengthen global and local awareness of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations. How? Just simple - by coming up with a music video that speaks of the many must-see places in the Philippines through collaboration with MTV and Apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda Lindo) of the Black Eyed Peas, who is also of Filipino roots.

From the video above, you'd notice that Pinoy elements were used in relating the lyrics and theme to the actual music video. Tricycle ride in Cebu, the magnificent Boracay sand, the almost perfect cone of the Mayon volcano, and even the way sunlight passes through the thin leaves of palm trees are just some of these elements.

Directed by MTV Asia creative director Andrew Lo, the video illustrates and speaks about the destinations Apl has been to. Manila Bulletin writes, The song contains lyrics that give all the local texture when thinking about tourist destinations—warm blue waters, parties in Manila, pulsating Pinoy culture, heart-stopping adventure rides and an infinite number of activities found only in the Philippines.

“Take U to the Philippines is a result of my collaboration with Apl that began in 2008. When I first met him, I noticed his sincere desire to do something for the Philippines, so when he offered to create a music video for DoT, it gave me the idea to promote our country through his celebrated fame,” said Durano.

He added, “As a globally successful Filipino artist, Apl is the perfect icon to represent our country and its fascinating destinations. His music infused with Pinoy pride certainly makes this campaign fresh and exciting.”

“I am honored to be able to work with DoT, this is my first time to write a song for tourism and it feels good to help promote our country through my music,” Apl.de.ap said.

Source: Manila Bulletin
Video: Youtube

My Experience of Typhoon Ondoy

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:08:00 +0000

It was September 24 (Thursday) when we arrived at Marikina to setup for an event, which will happen on the weekend of that week. It was already drizzling and raining that night and it even got worse the next night. Saturday came and the rain was so hard already upon waking up. As the saying goes, "the show must go on" so we hurriedly ate breakfast and left for Robinsons Metroeast. Little did we know that we will be trapped in there for 24 hours.

As Typhon Ondloy hit Manila and other places, my team and I were at Robinsons Metroeast about to have an event. Due to flash floods that quickly hit the area, the event was cancelled, but we cannot leave the mall anymore. We stayed there overnight together with strangers, sleeping on floors and carpets. We only had a few food - bread, water, chips - to get us through overnight.

Continuation of the story after the jump.

We were finally able to leave the mall by 1:10PM of September 27 (Sunday), ate our first meal with rice around 2:40PM, and rescued two of our friends who were trapped in a hotel around 4:30PM. While traveling, we saw the destruction that was brought by the typhoon Ondoy. It saddens all of us to see what had happened to our fellow Filipinos after the storm, but we also had our own houses and cars that got submerged in the deep flood so we had to quickly go home.

Upon arriving home around 8PM, it was so dark in our subdivision and the streets had so much garbage. It was like a ghost town - no electricity, no people walking around, no cars passing by. After cleaning myself and eating dinner, I finally had the chance to rest. At first, I still cannot sleep because I was recalling the things that had happened. I kept on thanking God that even though two of our cars were submerged in water, our house is okay, my family is safe.

Up until today, I feel deeply sad whenever I think back about the weekend and when I hear news about the worse things that my fellow Filipinos had to go through.

I don't know who to blame, but I am just irritated by the news that says, "President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo spent the emergency fund of P800 million for her foreign trips!" If it were true, then she really deserves NOT to be the president of this country.

Your Opinion: RP Flag Gets a 9th Ray?

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:17:00 +0000

Philstar.com reported that the sun in RP flag may get its ninth ray. As we all know, the Philippine flag currently has eight rays that represent Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas - these are the provinces that led the uprising against Spanish oppression during the country's past.

Last September 22, Congress has approved Senator Richard Gordon's Senate Bill (SB) 3307 in amendment to Republic Act 8491, otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. The bill that Gordon authored sees to add a ninth ray to the sun on the Philippine flag to honor Filipino Muslims, hoping that the said measure would foster greater unity among Filipinos regardless of religion. In addition, Gordon said,

We are a country that has had a conflict with our Muslim brothers for the last so many decades. I think this is a big step towards reuniting our country, recognizing the contributions of our fellow countrymen, the Filipino Muslims.

This is a great step in recognizing the fact that we had Muslims such as Lapu-Lapu, Sultan Kudarat, Amai Pakpak, Sorongan, who kept fighting the Spaniards long before this country thought of a revolution against Spain. This would foster unity, make sure that nobody is excluded. If we are to have national unity in this country it must begin in our flag, it must be symbolized in our flag.

We take an amendment of the law here but we actually amend the mindset of our countrymen and bring the nation back to its original posture, one that will not accept tyranny, one that will oppose tyranny. And we should give credit where credit is due.

What's your take on this?

Source: Philstar.com

Life Lessons to Remember

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:37:00 +0000

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson

Life is like a roller coaster ride and we cannot deny that. Sometimes we do things for wrong reasons, but in the end we come out victorious not for the actual thing that we did, but with the life lesson we got from it. Below are some life lessons I got from LittleMiss.

When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose it. Never take your friends or family for granted, because today and sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it’s the one thing that you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don’t turn your back on love, because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts. Times a thousand fold.

More lessons after the jump.

When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life’s experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control.
When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is one evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone’s life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of the love in the world. Use it wisely!

Source: LittleMiss
Photo: Grief.com

EMMY AWARDS Winners List 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:48:00 +0000

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held in the NOKIA Theater in Los Angeles saw the presence of renowned celebrities, writers, directors and hollywood personalities as they walk down the red carpet, flashing their multi-million gowns and suits in front of the media.

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2008-2009 Primetime Emmys for programs and individual achievements in 28 categories apart from 75 other categories and areas for programs and individual achievements that were presented at the Creative Arts Awards last September 12, 2009, also from the NOKIA Theater.

The list of winners comes after the jump.

Best Series, Drama - Mad Men
Best Series, Comedy - 30 Rock
Best Actor, Drama - Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad
Best Actress, Drama - Glenn Close for Damages
Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series - Michael Emerson for Lost
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series - Cherry Jones for 24
Best Actor, Comedy - Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
Best Actress, Comedy - Toni Collette for United States Of Tara
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series - Jon Cryer for Two And A Half Men
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series - Kristin Chenoweth for Pushing Daisies
Best Reality-Competition Program - The Amazing Race
Best Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program - Jeff Probst for Survivor
Best Variety, Music or Comedy Series - The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Best Miniseries - Little Dorrit
Best Lead Actor, Miniseries or Movie - Brendan Gleeson for Into The Storm
Best Lead Actress, Miniseries or Movie - Jessica Lange for Grey Gardens
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Michael J. Fox for Rescue Me
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Ellen Burstyn for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Justin Timberlake for Saturday Night Live
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Tina Fey for Saturday Night Live

Source: AOL Television

Globe Super-Unli 150 Promo

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:02:00 +0000

Globe SUPER-UNLI is an unlimited call AND text offer. Whether you're using Globe prepaid, Globe Tattoo or Globe postpaid, you can make unlimited calls and texts to any Globe or TM number for 5 days for P150. Unlimited calls do not include calls to other networks (Smart, Sun, Red), landline numbers, and IDD calls.

For prepaid subscribers, a minimum of P151 load is required for you to register to Globe SUPER-UNLI. Just text SUPER150 to 2824 to register and enjoy unlimited calling and texting for 5 days. For Unlimited calls, just change 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM no. ur calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx).

Upon successful registration, P150 will automatically be deducted from prepaid subscriber's load. For postpaid subscribers, P150 will be charged on top of your G-Plan / G-Flex monthly plan.

To check if your SUPER-UNLI subscription is still active, just text SUPERBAL to 2824 for FREE. You will receive a message confirming the status of your subscription and when it will expire.

Promo is available nationwide and runs from September 19 - October 18, 2009. For more details, click here.

Gary V & Martin "AS 1" Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:53:00 +0000

September 19, 2009 (Saturday) witnessed two great singers/artists/musicians come together to celebrate friendship and brotherhood as they come together to be AS 1... they are none other than Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. For 25 years now, their music hasn't stopped fascinating and moving people's lives. Their music style and perhaps their personality may be different, but it never hindered them to be good friends in and outside of showbiz. Their concert tonight at the SM MOA Open Grounds indeed made history. I am so happy to be part of it. Sharing with you some pictures I have taken during the concert... enjoy!

More pictures after the jump.

UNO's Online Presence

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:50:00 +0000

Don't know what UNO is? Let me quote directly from their website:

UNO is a monthly magazine for the discerning man (and woman). There are features on women we admire, occurrences worth covering, art forms we appreciate, objects that inspire acquisitiveness, and ideas that deserve attention, among other things.

You have to agree with me on this: UNO made the right choice of coming up with a brand new team that started the magazine's revamp last June 2009. Having two of my most followed personalities in terms of writing, blogging, and technology - RJ Ledesma (EIC) and Jayvee Fernandez (Tech Editor) - the magazine's online presence greatly increased. I'm not saying it's all because of the two them, of course it takes a group effort to come up with something extraordinary. Together with RJ and Jayvee are Yvette Tan, Luis Katigbak (who is my org mate's brother), Juan Caguicla, Erwin Romulo, Ramon De Veyra, and Shawn Yao.

Since the new team took their positions, they have widely promoted the magazine through various launch parties, link exchanges, video features, and social network posts. In fact, now that they have reached more than 1,000 fans, the team is cooking a surprise that's coming in October. Watch out by being fan of their Facebook page!

Meanwhile, I was shocked to see the September issue cover of UNO. Guess who???

Oh yes, it's Bianca Gonzales! Whew! I never thought she'd post like that in any magazine ever! I admire this girl for being a great host, an intelligent person, and an ambassador of women empowerment. Isn't she just lovely?

Michael Jackson Medley

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:58:00 +0000

With technology and the ingenuity of people, a lot of things can be done! This amazing medley is a tribute to the late Michael Jackson, and can be said to be really entertaining! I have watched this a couple of times now and it never fails to amaze me every time. On the vocals is Sam Tsui and helping him with the arrangement and production is Kurt Schneider.

Let's get to know the creators of the video after the jump.

Sam Tsui is a singer, actor, songwriter, and college student who simply loves to make music. Making and doing music makes Sam a happy person. As a typical singer does, Sam belts out in front of the piano, in theater, and in the shower to practice his vocal cords in preparation to share his singing prowess to other people.

Aside from doing song covers over at Youtube and MySpace, Sam plans to start doing his own songs and perhaps continue collaborating with his friend Kurt, just like the video above.

Kurt Schneider, on the other hand, is a songwriter and music producer based in Connecticut. Kurt is very much the same as Sam who, in whatever he does and wherever he goes, bleeds sounds and music. Both Sam and Kurt are currently working on recording covers posted in their Youtube page. I must say that their tandem rocks!

Rules for Wearing Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:18:00 +0000

Are your closets filled with plain black, white, gray, brown garments? Do you feel that your clothes look boring and old? If your answer to either of the two questions is "yes", then maybe these tips can help you put more life into dressing up, by injecting some colored pieces inside your wardrobe.

Tip #1: Accessorize with colors
Injecting colors in your wardrobe need not be restricted to the core garments. Colored accessories are a perfect way to show your playful side. Try a brightly colored belt such as bright blue, green or red. It is a fast, inexpensive and easy way to enhance all your existing outfits. Pair these with jeans and a white t-shirt or collared shirt to have a casual yet cool and light look during the day. To spice up your evening wear, you may stick with your jeans and wear on a dark blazer for a simple yet trendy gimik look.

Tip #2: Do not wear too much colors
One bold piece of color can be incredibly eye-catching, but more than one will simply leave you looking like a clown. The important thing to remember when wearing dominant pieces of color is that the rest of your outfit should be confined to neutrals and basics.

Three more tips after the jump.
Tip #3: Complement your color
The darker your skin tone, the brighter the color you can get away with. Those with very light skin should choose lighter to more medium shades, while those with very dark skin should go for brighter colors to avoid seeming washed out.

Tip #4: Layer the colors
If you’re afraid of making too bold a statement with a colored shirt or jacket, don’t be afraid of testing the your attire by layering your look a bit. In the colder months, wear a dark blazer over a colored t-shirt/collared shirt. For summer, be casually cool by layering a white polo shirt over a brightly colored shirt.

Tip #5: Explore with colors
Don’t be afraid to wear two colored pieces at once; just remember to keep them in the same color family. For example, wearing a printed long-sleeves with a solid-colored tie that complements your polo's color goes a long way in showing people you have the eyes of picking an outfit right.

Organizing Your Closet

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:10:00 +0000

Men are so much busy with their everyday schedules, and looking for clothes inside their closets becomes quite a burden. So here are some easy tips on how you can organize your closets, to help you be not always in a rush looking for your favorite clothes - this will turn out to be good for you not be late in your appointments, classes, and meetings.

Three important tips after the jump.

Tip #1: Don't keep what you don't need.

Fewer clothes will make a better-looking, organized closet. To organize your closet, take everything out and dump it on your bed; go through each piece of clothing one item at a time and assess when you wore it last. If you haven’t worn something for a long time and you think you wouldn't sport the attire anymore, set them aside and keep them in a bag, then donate to charities or your younger cousins. Every year, repeat this process to make sure your closet stays organized.

Another suggestion would be -- every time you go shopping and buy something new, get rid of another garment from your closet that looks a little old or is no longer trendy to ensure you maintain approximately the same volume of clothing.

Tip #2: Hang like garments together.

Don't make your life harder by not arranging your garments that fall within the same category (i.e. long sleeves, polo shirts, t-shirts, etc.). This arrangement will help you find the type of garment you want to wear for the day easier. For example, "I want to wear a jacket for today" or "I need to be at my long sleeves for the meeting," so you won't need to worry on getting up early to find the ones you need.

In addition, you can still arrange your closet more by maintaining a coloring system within each category. Hang all the blues together by darkest to lightest or the reds all together from darkest to lightest. It will surely help you speed up your choice of clothes for the day.

Tip #3: Use closet organizers

There are a lot of organizers being sold in departments stores or hardware. Buy those hangers where you can hang more than one apparel using a one piece hanger. Also, do not forget to make use of the bottom part of your closet wisely. Don't ignore the space that it can give you for placing of your garments. It will be very useful if wisely used.

Remember!

Don't forget that rearranging your closet will surely eat up your time, but once you have cleaned and organized your closet properly, you will soon realize how beneficial it will be for you for the next days to come.

Oprah's 24th Season Kickoff Party

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:36:00 +0000

To celebrate Oprah's 24th Season premiere, they have taken over Michigan Avenue in Chicago to stage an awesome star-studded event. More than 21,000 people gathered to see performances by the Black Eyed Peas, magician Criss Angel, Jennifer Hudson, James Taylor and Rascal Flatts. For the love of Oprah, many attendees in fact traveled great distances to get a chance to witness a history-making episode of the The Oprah Show.

Black Eyed Peas' performance with the crowd was simply amazing! It has shown great coordination, planning and enthusiasm from the crowd as they ALL dance to the group's renowned song I Got a Feeling, but renaming it to Oprah's Feelin'. It gave Oprah so much of a surprise that she kept on saying "That was the coolest!" The video after the jump.

How did it happen? Well, before the show began, dancers taught the audience choreographed steps, divided into groups. With the help of the creative minds behind the T-Mobile viral sensation, award-winning director Michael Gracey and choreographer Ashley Wallen were there to make all these happen.

If you're interested to know the steps, here's a quick run down of the routine:

Big Outlet Sale 2009 on October 16-18

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:41:00 +0000

The Big Outlet Sale 2009 is back! It happens on October 16-18, 2009 from 10am-9pm at The MegaTent, Meralco Ave., Ortigas.

Brands include:

Rustans, Max Factor, Esprit De Corps, Giordano, Giordano Ladies, CK Prada and Rayban Eyewear, Philips,YSL, Celine Dion, Lacoste, Guerlain, Big & SMall, Orange Juice, Kanebo, No Curfew Watch Store, Victorinox, Parker, Ideal Vision, Tourstage, SubStance shoes, Myth by Randy Ortiz, Levis, Dockers, Triumph, Chocolate Clothing, Mares, PUMA, Adidas, Mizuno, JB Sports, Jockey, Slazenger, Reef, Oakley, JBL, Nike Golf, Birdgestone Golf, Olympus, Canopy Home, Western Digital, Sennheiser, Switch & Power Mac Center, Pink Manila, Renegade Folk and many more!

FREE entrance to all BPI Cardholders! Additional 5% discount on selected merchants for BPI Edge & Petron-BPI cardholders! Non-BPI Cardholders can enter for only P50.00!

For Facebook users, signify your attendance by visiting their event page.

Nokia N900 about to be released

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:14:00 +0000

Nokia N900 is one of newest additions to the internet tablet family by the Finnish company. It runs with the new Maemo 5 and is said to be available in selected markets this October at an estimated price of about €500 or P35,000 in the Philippine local currency.

Nokia N900 Specifications and Features:

3.5-inch 800x480 pixel (resistive) touchscreen
Sliding QWERTY, 32GB of on-board storage expandable to 48GB via microSD
GPS/A-GPS
FM transmitter
TV-out
Bluetooth 2.1
WiFi
1320mAh battery
5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual-LED flash

Moreover, it will bring the power of the ARM Cortex-A8, up to 1GB of application memory, and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration to make quick work of polygons and what Nokia promises will be a "PC-like experience on a handset-sized device." N900 will also carry a Mozilla-based Maemo browser with Adobe Flash 9.4 support. (Ricker of Engadget, 2009)

Nokia enters PC industry with First Netbook

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn Ong) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:40:00 +0000

Nokia has finally joined the bandwagon as it enters the PC industry with its very first netbook running Microsoft's Windows operating system. This move by Nokia is said to be crossing the border between converging industries in the opposite direction as with Apple, which entered the phone industry in 2007 with iPhone.

The video above says all about its features. In addition, Reuters reported that a source close to Nokia said the new netbook would use the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft says a stripped-down version of Windows 7 will be introduced to netbooks the same time as its general release on October 22.

The question now is: Will Nokia be able to cope up with the laptop market, given that this industry is already crowded as it is now?