Time Magazine Breast Feeding Cover with Jamie Lynn and Son

Time Magazine’s latest cover story is about extreme parenting, and Time’s accompanying cover is, well, extreme. The cover features blogger Jamie Lynn Grumet confidently staring at the reader while offering her nipple to her son Aram. The Los Angeles-based mom applies the same practice to her adopted five-year-old son Samuel. 

Time magazine cover image of a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son has sparked debate about the technique known as attachment parenting. With the headline "Are you mom enough?" Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, appears on the latest US edition's cover with her son Aram, 3, as he stands on a small seat to reach her.

Jamie Lynne Grumet  thinks there is nothing wrong with either the practice of ‘extreme’ breast-feeding or posing with her breast in her son’s mouth on a national magazine cover in an interview for the Time breastfeeding cover.

“People have to realize this is biologically normal,” Jamie Lynn Grummet said “It’s not socially normal. The more people see it, the more it’ll become normal in our culture. That’s what I’m hoping. I want people to see it,” Jamie Lynne  said in an interview for the Time breastfeeding cover.

"It's really warm. It's like embracing your mother, like a hug. You feel comforted, nurtured and really, really loved. I had so much self-confidence as a child, and I know it's from that." She told the magazine she remembered being latched onto her mother's breast.

She adds that Samuel, who is originally from Ethiopia, took to her breast almost instantly. "Being able to give him that comfort, with the trauma that he faced was really, really important to me. I didn't realize how much it would help my attachment to him. When his English improved, because the connection was there, he didn't do it as much."

The Time cover has also already attracted a growing number of internet memes. However, according to mom Jamie Lynn Grumet’s supporters, it is nurturing, natural and something to be proud of.

The issue will be out May 11.

Run for Road Safety to start at OneA Events Place on May 13

Run for Road Safety to start at OneA Events Place on May 13, Sunday is an important date for runners, the family of the late professor-journalist Lourdes"Chit" Estella Simbulan and those who advocate road safety. It also commemorates the declaration of U.N.’s Decade of Action for Road Safety last year.

One person who will not miss the event is Alvin Carranza, the founder of MacGraphics Carranz and team manager of Pilipinas Teen Azkals.

Aside from owning OneA Events Place, the run’s starting point, road safety—he says— has been one of his advocacies.

“If we’re aware of what the government agencies, including U.N., has been doing, we’ll remember that each time we drive, we have to be more careful,” Carranza tells the bloggers on May 10 at the Café Lupe.

The recent statistics released by the World Bank last month states, “Currently, 1.3 million people are killed on the world’s roads each year and 90 percent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with an economic cost that can exceed total overseas aid flowing in.”

Carranza adds, “Sa Pilipinas, hindi pa kasama yung sa probinsiya, nasa top 5 tayo sa may pinakamaraming road injuries. Gaya ng sinabi ni Professor Roland Simbulan, the husband of Ms. Chit, ang road safety should be everyone’s concern.”

Present at the bloggers’ night are Chito Manuel of Philippine Football Federation, Atoy Sta. Cruz of Motorcyle Philippines Federation, and Prof. Roland Simbulan, the husband of Chit.

Alvin Carranza and Roland Simbulan

The run, which will be held this Sunday, at 5:00 a.m. Those who want to register, please contact Vicky 0917 9841063 or text these numbers 09224194879 and 09175599019. There will be an onsite registration as well.


Several government agencies joined forces to organize this run: Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Land Transportation Office (LTO); Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Automobile Association of the Philippines, and Motorcycle Philippines Federation.

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Jessica Sanchez makes it to American Idol's top 3

Out of 70 million votes cast Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Sanchez emerged in the top three along with Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet.

Sanchez got a standing ovation Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) from American Idol judges for her rendition of “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday. Sanchez also sang “Steal Away" by Etta James.

"Another winning performance. Just over the top," Tyler said.

"With a performance like that there is nothing to say. Your vocal ability. That was amazing," Lopez added.

"This is one of the hardest songs to sing. You got up there and slayed it, you are phenomenal,"Jackson said.

"This is a real journey," said "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez, who performed before the results were revealed. "This is not an easy show for these kids. For me, that's why I feel so much when I'm watching you, all of you, not just Hollie."

Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez gave fantastic performances. Adorable and amorous Jessica’s was riveting and breathtaking. Jessica is so great extravaganza of her singing prowess.

The three remaining finalists will return to their hometowns before taking the "Idol" stage next week.

Kraft Foods wins Global CSR Environmental Award

Kraft Foods Philippines’ Gold Award for Environmental Excellence was handed by Hon. Mayor John Yap of Malay, Aklan (center) and Atty. Michael Frederick Musngi (right) Undersecretary for Special Concerns of the Office of the Executive  Secretary, The Office of the President of The Philippines, to the Company’s Communications Officer Caitlin P. Punzalan (left) during the 4th Global CSR Awards.

‘Go Green,’ Kraft Foods Philippines’ (KFP) program to help save water and energy and reduce carbon emissions was given the Gold Award for Environmental Excellence at the 4th Global CSR Awards 2012.


The Awards Program is organized by The Pinnacle Group International based in Singapore and recognizes companies for outstanding programs, which demonstrate ongoing commitment to respect for individuals, communities and the environment in the way they do business. Held April 19, 2012 in Boracay, the Global CSR Awards prides itself as Asia's most prestigious recognition awards program for corporate social responsibility (CSR).

This is the 5th award that Kraft Foods has received for its ‘Go Green’ program in two years. Kraft Foods aims to help in the preservation of the environment by ensuring that reducing, recovering and recycling precious resources is part of its business. ‘Go Green’ is aimed at reducing Kraft Foods’ use of water and energy and lessening its carbon emissions. One way which Kraft Foods helps Mother Earth through ‘Go Green’ is the recent upgrading of its water recycling facility.

Kraft Foods’ new water recycling facility. This allows the Company to use treated or recycled water for many other purposes. Previously only used for maintenance tasks, the water that Kraft Foods recycles is now being used for cleaning inside its manufacturing facility.

In March of this year, Kraft Foods inaugurated its improved water recycling facility for its Sucat, Parañaque manufacturing plant. This upgraded facility utilizes reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light to treat the water that Kraft Foods uses in its production activities.

To ‘treat’ means to remove impurities the water has acquired through use. The goal of treating is to ensure that the water returns as close as possible to its natural state. By treating the water it has already used, Kraft Foods is able to use less fresh water and help in preserving this natural resource.

“I am personally very pleased to share that with this improvement initiative, Kraft Foods will be able to make a significant reduction to its water consumption,” says Sudip Mall, Kraft Foods Philippines’ General Manager. The amount of water that Kraft Foods hopes to reduce with this new facility is equivalent to filling up 4 Olympic-sized swimming pools or 581,000 5-gallon containers of water!

He continues, “Our programs like ‘Go Green,’ don’t just make sense for our business. We also work to protect resources for future generations. I would like to add that it is truly remarkable the way our employees have relentlessly focused on driving our environmental initiatives, of which this facility is an example. We are very proud of the award bestowed upon us and this new phase of our program for the planet’s betterment.”

Kraft Foods recently inaugurated its improved water recycling facility for its Sucat, Parañaque Plant. The new facility aims to help reduce and recycle the water Kraft Foods uses for its manufacturing activities. This initiative is part of Kraft Foods’ 5-year ‘Go Green’ program aimed at reducing not only its water use but its energy use and carbon emissions as well.

Making every drop reusable. For many years, Kraft Foods has had a wastewater recycling program inside its plant. Before, the water the Company treats was used only for watering plants or other maintenance tasks. This new facility ensures the treated water can be used for much more.

This is because this specific process ensures that the treated water meets the high quality standards that Kraft Foods needs for its manufacturing activities. Instead of using fresh water to clean inside its production area, the treated water is now used instead.

“We have been a community partner of Parañaque for almost 50 years, since our plant opened in 1963,” shares KFP’s Operations Director Gautam Pal. “This improved water recycling facility is another way of helping our community. By using less water, and using it smartly, we are able to contribute to our community’s efforts to save our water resources.”

In the future, Kraft Foods is looking at installing biomass boilers, or those, which use alternative energy sources, to reduce its carbon footprint even more. To find out the other ways Kraft Foods makes today delicious, visit  www.kraftfoods.ph.

Google Doodles Archaeologist Howard Carter's 138th Birthday

Today's Google doodle pays homage to an English archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, who is noted as a discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

Howard's important contribution to his field of archaeology was the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, who was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.

With a view to mark the 138th birth anniversary of Howard Carter, Google today replaced its usual Google logo with a doodle that includes a wide array of Egyptian treasures that cover the term "Google" and make it barely visible.

Howard Carter in Chicago circa 1924

Celebrate Mother's Day Sale at SM Department Store San Lazaro

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. Mother is called the "light of the household" around which all activities revolve. Families treat mothers to lunch or dinner out, spend time with them in a park, shopping at the mall, watching movies, or giving her time to pamper herself.

There are more ways to celebrate Mother's Day Season. SM San Lazaro Department Store is having a month-long sale event for Mothers.

Mother's Day sale is happening now at SM San Lazaro Department Store beginning May 1 to May 31. Up to 50% discounts on participating brands from  Ladies Wear Department.

A wide array of trendy, fashionable yet affordable wears for Mothers are available as great gift-ideas for our dear Mom's.

Plus, your minimum P3000 purchase at SM Department Store entitles you to a one (1) P100 worth of SM Gift-Pass that you can use on your next purchase. This promo is available on May 11 to 13 only.

“Truly that SM Department Store San Lazaro never fails to give a more rewarding shopping experience to their customer,” says Mr. Franz Manalo, Marketing Manager.

Mag-Iloy: A Masterpice from painter Nune Alvarado

Iconic Negrenese social realist painter Nunelucio Alvarado (1950) is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the Philippines. He has won numerous international critic acclaim for his powerful works that mostly portrayed the life and struggles of Negros Occidental’s the working class.

Alvarado’s art is a panorama of Philippine life that ranges from the decorative aspects of Negros life such as the colorful fruits and vegetables found in the market; or the simple family life that utilizes the bright prints and patterns under the Visayan sun; and on the darker side, the evils of environmental, social and cultural degradation of which he is known for as a social realist.
 

Recognized for his unique and distinct style of bright-eyed squat and squared figures that employ strong vivid colors and dark lines, Alvarado frequently applies powerful psycho-sexual symbols with a touch of the surreal as he depicts the plight of sugarcane workers, fishermen and traders found in his native Negros Occidental.

 While the artist portrays the pain of the working class, he also does not miss the strong family bond that exists amidst the struggles and sacrifices of daily life. Along these lines, the artist has worked on numerous Mother and Child canvasses such as “Mag-Iloy”, 2011, a 60cm X 45.5cm oil on canvas. Here we find a son locked in the embrace of his winged mother, either alluding to the son’s desperate cling to the spirit of a dead mother or the mother is portrayed as angelic in her selfless love. The work is a warm picture of comfort and protection in typical Alvarado style.

In 1992 he was among the Thirteen Artist awardees of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and twice a recipient of the Philippine Art Awards (Philip Morris Art Awards). In 2004 he was honored with the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan sa Larangan ng Pintura Award by the CCP.

Alvarado has had over 50 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions both here and abroad including the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, USA. His works are also part of the collection of the Singapore Art Museum.

FOR SALE

Title: Mag-iloy 

Date: 2011

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: H60cm X W45.5cm

Price: PHP80,000

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http://www.nunelucioalvarado.com/ 

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Kris Aquino on the Cover of Preview Magazine May 2012 Issue

Kris Aquino looks so floral fresh in the cover of Preview Magazine May 2012 issue.

Photographed by BJ Pascual, styled by Liz Uy, hair and make-up by Nante Alingasa and Juan Sarte shot at the Champagne Room of Manila Hotel.

In this month’s Special Beauty Issue of Preview, the magazine features interesting stories like “The Preview Guide to Fun!,” “Celebrity Makeovers You Least Expect,” “28 Get-Pretty Shortcuts Every Lazy Girl Must Know,” “Blogger Style and the Social Network,” and many more!

Preview Magazine May 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Anne Curtis is on the Cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine May 2012 Issue

Anne Curtis is on the cover of the 15th anniversary issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines this May 2012. 

In the cover story, Philippines's brightest star Anne talks about being in showbiz for 15 years and her slow but sure climb to superstardom. Anne is slated to do a movie with her No Other Woman costar, Derek Ramsay. The new movie is titled Nothing Compares To You under Viva Films.

This special Cosmo 15th anniversary issue also features other exciting articles to read like 15 Man on Fire, 15 Hottest Hunks, 15 Pinay Beauty Woes, Fixed, 15 Most Shocking Confessions Ever, Top 15 Sex Q&As” and even more.

Grab your copy of Cosmopolitan Philippines May 2012 issue at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Global Superstar Adam Lambert To Release Sophomore Album

Global superstar Adam Lambert will release his highly anticipated second album TRESPASSING via Ivory Music & Video, The exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines on May 2012.

Lambert describes TRESPASSING, which he executive produced as "an exciting journey through the past two years of my life.  It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced.  All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."

In addition to co-writing many of the tracks, Lambert collaborated with an all star list of award winning artists, producers and songwriters including Pharrell Williams, Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars ,Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rogers, and Sam Sparro.

Since the release of Lambert’s debut album For Your Entertainment in 2009 it has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide. Lambert was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Whataya Want From Me” in 2010 and also released the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD and Acoustic Live! EPs. He is first American Idol to ever tour the world in support of their debut album in the year following their IDOL season. In November of this year, Adam took to the stage in the finale of the MTV European Music Awards to sing lead vocals with Queen, who were being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Their captivating performance is widely regarded to be the highlight of the entire EMA ceremony and an indication of the outstanding years ahead in the career of Adam Lambert.

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ONE DIRECTION’S FIRST HEADLINE TOUR

ONE DIRECTION’S FIRST HEADLINE TOUR SELLS OUT IN MINUTES INCLUDING MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND - 2013 US SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCED

One Direction have done it again; their December 3 show at Madison Square Garden sold out in under 10 minutes. With their entire May/June 2012 tour also selling out in minutes, One Direction are giving their fans a chance to see the group live once again in the summer of 2013 as part of their World Tour– the earliest they are able to return with a tour to the States. The Live Nation promoted 25 city tour kicks off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on June 13, 2013 and hits New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more (see below for full dates). Tickets go on sale Saturday April 21, at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.  For more information visit www.onedirectionmusic.com.

 “Our fans are simply the best in the world. The support they have shown us has been incredible and we’re all so grateful to each and every one of them. We can’t wait to see everyone this summer, at Madison Square Garden and of course when we play our world tour in 2013”. Niall Horan.

One Direction gained notoriety in 2010 after appearing on the X-Factor UK. Their global smash debut album, Up All Night, entered the charts at #1 in 14 countries and has been certified triple platinum in Ireland, double platinum in the UK & Australia, and platinum in New Zealand. One Direction made history as their debut album Up All Night entered the US Billboard 200 chart at #1 with over 176,000 copies sold making them the first British group ever to debut at #1 in the US with their debut album release. Their debut single “What Makes You Beautiful” has recently been certified platinum in the US for sales in excess of 1,000,000 units. 

The Up All Night: The Live Tour DVD will be available on May 2012. The live DVD features a 73 minute concert of their hit songs, plus never before seen, behind the scenes footage and three music videos (“What Makes You Beautiful,” “Gotta Be You” and “One Thing.”

This weekend, One Direction appeared in an episode of iCarly “iGo One Direction” performing their hit single “What Makes You Beautiful” on Nickelodeon. That night the band were also the musical guests on Saturday Night Live with guest host Sofia Vergara, check out the skit and performances here: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/one-direction-what-makes-you-beautiful/1395373 .

One Direction are Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. All of the group hail from the U.K., save for Horan, who is from Ireland. All five of the boys (ages 18-20) auditioned for the UK X Factor in 2010 as solo artists. However, at the suggestion of Simon Cowell they joined forces as a group, quickly becoming one of the competitions most popular acts of all time, finishing in the final three and garnering a gigantic fan-base along the way.

Up All Night debut album is available now in music stores nationwide, from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. You can also get it at www.mymusicstore.com.ph

One Direction 2013 Summer Tour Dates:

6/13    Ft. Lauderdale, FL   BankAtlantic Center

6/14    Miami, FL                 American Airlines Arena

6/18    Columbus, OH         Nationwide Arena

6/19    Nashville, TN            Bridgestone Arena

6/21    Atlanta, GA               Philips Arena

6/22    Raleigh, NC              PNC Arena (formerly RBC Arena)

6/23    Washington, DC       Verizon Center

6/26    Boston, MA               Comcast Center

6/28    Wantagh, NY            Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

7/4      Montreal, PQ            Bell Centre

7/6      Hershey, PA             Hersheypark Stadium

7/8      Pittsburgh, PA          Consol Energy Center

7/9      Toronto, Ontario       Air Canada Centre

7/12    Detroit, MI                 The Palace of Auburn Hills

7/13    Chicago, IL                First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

7/18    Minneapolis, MN       Target Center

7/19    Kansas City, MO       Sprint Center

7/24    Denver, CO               Pepsi Center

7/25    Salt Lake City, UT     Maverick Center

7/27    Vancouver, BC          Rogers Arena

7/28    Seattle, WA               KeyArena

7/31    Oakland, CA             Oracle Arena

8/2      Las Vegas, NV         Mandalay Bay Events Center

8/6      San Diego, CA         Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

8/7      Los Angeles, CA      Staples Center

*more dates to be announced

For more info visit http://www.onedirectionmusic.com