"Eat, Pray, Love" Beautiful Quotes

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I love and remember  the movie "Eat, Pray Love" as ever. When I'm looking for beautiful quotes, I think of what I love quotes from that movie. I also read the book of Elizabeth Gilbert -  Eat, Pray, Love. I love many of the quotes, anecdotes, words of wisdom from Eat, Pray, Love that always encourage us to eat well, pray and love passionately.

 Here are some quotes: 

“Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it.”

“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. “

“Look for God. Look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water.”

“I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long, I will stay with you. There’s nothing you can ever do to lose my love. I will protect you until you die, and after your death I will still protect you. I am stronger than Depression and I am braver than Loneliness and nothing will ever exhaust me.”

“You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control.”

“The love that moves the sun and the other stars.”

“To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow - this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.”

“In desperate love, we always invent the characters of our partners, demanding they be what we need of them, and then feeling devastated when they refuse to perform the role we created in the first place.”

“We’re miserable because we think that we are mere individuals, alone with our fears and flaws and resentment and mortality.”

“Your treasure – your perfection – is within you already. But to claim it, you must leave the busy commotion of the mind and abandon the desires of the ego and enter into the silence of the heart.”

“You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That’s the only thing you should be trying to control.”

“In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted. The appreciation of pleasure can be an anchor to one’s humanity.”

“God is an experience of supreme love.”

“Learning how to discipline your speech is a way of preventing your energies from spilling out of you through the rupture of your mouth, exhausting you and filling the world with words, words, words instead of serenity, peace and bliss.”

“There is a reason they call God a presence – because God is right here, right now. In the present is the only place to find Him, and now is the only time.”

New ABS-CBN programs on the first quarter of 2013

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ABS-CBN will come out new  exciting programs  on the first quarter of 2013.

Teleseryes:

• Kailangan ko’y Ikaw (January 2013)
• Dugong Buhay (January 2013)
• Apoy sa Dagat (January 2013)
• May Isang Pangarap (January2013)
• Juan Dela Cruz (February 2013)
• Little Champ
• Against All Odds
• Bukas na lang Kita Mamahalin
• Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal

Reality/Variety Shows:

• Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 (January 2013) - Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford
• I Dare You Season 2 - Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania, Melai Cantiveros, John Prats, Denise Joaquin and Robi Domingo
• Biggest Loser Doubles – Iza Calzado
• The Voice of The Philippines – Toni Gonzaga
• Minute to Win It – Luis Manzano
• Pinoy Big Brother Season 5 - Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzales and Robi Domingo

Asianovelas:

• Promise of 1,000 Days (January 2013)
• You’re Only One (January 2013)
• Rooftop Prince (February 2013)
• The Great Doctor
• Protect the Boss
• Can’t Loose
• Glory Jane
• Thorn Birds
• Love Rain
• I Miss You
• Dream High2
• Ohlala Couple
• Sunny Happiness
• Sunny Girl
• Absolute Boyfriend
• Skip Beat
• Hayate The Combat Butler

Animes and Cartoons:

• Absolutely Lovely Children
• Blue Dragon2
• Jackie Chan’s Fantasia
• Wolverine
• X-Men
• Digimon Xros Wars
• Sailormoon Sailor R
• Naruto Shippuden5

Special : MMK Classics (February 2013)

TORQUE Launches the Best of Technology – Pinoy MEDIA Style

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TORQUE Media launched its new product lines which showcases two new models under the Torque MEDIA Technology - the Most Affordable E2 and the All-In-1 Capacitive Touch i78 Stream,  last December 10 at the Le Pavillon in Pasay City.

Pinoy brand TORQUE, aims to level up the mobile phone landscape for Filipino users with its new Torque MEDIA Technology. With this technology applied across its entire product line-up including entry-level models, every Juan can now enjoy “MUSIC-ALL-U-CAN, MOVIES-ALL-U-CAN” features at its finest for as low as P688 only.  

Each Torque MEDIA series phone can have expandable external memory upto 32GB as compared to a mere 2GB of its rivaling foreign brand competitors. To boot, a 3.5mm Headset Jack is at bay for audio enthusiasts who wants nothing but the best of sound quality as they can now plug in their preferred pair of headphones. 

Another function improved here is Customization. End users can personalize not only their wallpapers or ringtones, but also their message tones & SIM names (since it is dual SIM, it is confusing to just see SIM1 or SIM2) set to each specific operator names. SMS Sent items folder and Video Recording  will now be a standard for Torque MEDIA series alongside the camera as this feature is normally not present in other brands’ low tier devices. 

Torque MEDIA is surely a hit with all Pinoy Audio/Video Enthusiasts. Thus, making communications more affordable and convenient for consumers; and makes it exciting that every Juan will want to have it. 

Torque Now

At present, Torque offers its D5, D9, DQ10 TV, DTV20, i18 Fad, 177 Click, and Droidz Flash.  All products (Except for DROIDZ Flash) are with dual SIM capability with features that are consumer-focused, plus sold at very affordable price points.  As part of the Torque MEDIA lineup, all mobile handsets include an FM radio capability, camera with video recorder, multimedia player, expandable memory up to 32GB and 3.5mm headset included. 

D5 and D9 models, dubbed as ‘TRUE MUSIC/MOVIES PHONE’, feature a large 1.8” 65k color display, VGA camera, sent items folder, torchlight, and easy music keys for music/movies lovers’ convenience. 

For Text Addicts, who opt to use QWERTY instead of keypad, Torque offers the DQ10 TV.  With its Mobile TV, 1.3 megapixel camera, large 2.4” TFT display, plus a 3.5mm headset jack, DQ10 TV suits your entertainment-all-you-want mode.  DQ10 TV also features WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ MMS/ STK. 

Love a bigger screen for TV viewing? One can check out Torque’s DTV20, which has a large & clear 2.4” 262K QVGA LCD, and 2-megapixel camera.  Connectivity is also not a problem with its Bluetooth capability and WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS feature.  

Touch & Feel. There’s i18 Fad that has 2.8” full touchscreen and i77 Click with 3.2” full touchscreen.  Both have dual mode text input, which means users can select between using its virtual QWERTY and virtual 4x3 keypad, Bluetooth, Wireless FM radio, and Mobile TV.  Camera is a plus here as i18 Fad sports a 1.3-megapixel camera while i77 Click boasts a 3-megapixel camera.  Connectivity features include WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK for i18 Fad while JAVA/ WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK for i77 Click.

Surf, Social Networks, Games? Torque offers the very sought-after Droidz Flash.  7.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Zoom, Slim form factor, 3-Axis Gyro/Accelerometer matched with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS for a refined interface and easy access that is more engaging and interesting.  Running at 1.2 GHz CPU with 4GB ROM and 512 MB RAM, Droidz Flash is your best mate when it comes to functions, power, and connectivity.  It is also equipped with dual cameras with 2-megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera.  With your Favorite Movies accessible via mini-USB or Micro-SD, plug in your 3.5mm Stereo Headset and enjoy Full-HD 1080p video experience, all movies are now ready for your enjoyment. Connect via Wi-Fi or your preferred 3G USB stick allows you true internet freedom on-the-go. 

Torque Next

Full understanding of the market always needs something fresh – design and functionality-wise, so Torque proudly embraces Pinoy Pride to the Next! It showcases 2 new models under Torque MEDIA Technology…the Most Affordable E2 & the All-In-1 Capacitive Touch i78 Stream.

E2 fits the consumer who simply wants to enjoy his/her dual roles in life – dual SIM. Its features a large 1.8” 65K color display, multimedia player, FM radio, loud speaker, FM radio with headset, Sent items folder, and Micro-SD up to 32GB. Bluetooth is a plus for those who want to transfer data. All this for just P688!

The All-In-1 i78 Stream comes with a large 4.0” HVGA display, capacitive touchscreen, 320X480 Widget-based UI, and a dual mode text input of QWERTY and keypad.  You can use surf the net using the Wi-Fi and be connected using its WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ MMS/ STK.  The i78 Stream also includes Mobile TV, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a multimedia player. 

Torque’s New DROIDZ Flex Technology for Android now ushers in to provide Faster, More Powerful Yet Affordable Android devices for the demanding Filipino users who wants more out of Android.  Such technology will now be implemented on Torque’s new DROIDZ Series such as DROIDZ Sport, DROIDZ Force, DROIDZ Atom, DROIDZ Blast, DROIDZ Motion, DROIDZ Life, DROIDZ Portal & DROIDZ Ultimate.

For the budget-conscious Dual SIM Android lovers, Torque offers the compact DROIDZ Sport and 9.5mm-slim DROIDZ Force with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and runs at 1GHZ CPU. So remarkable here are the screen sizes as DROIDZ Sport features an efficient 3.5” HVGA 480x320 Capacitive Touch Display while  DROIDZ Force features a bigger 4.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touch Display. DROIDZ Sport having 512MB ROM and 256 RAM while Droidz Force using 512 MB ROM and 512 MB RAM.  These two models are Dual SIM, 3MP camera, goes with 3.5mm stereo headset, FM radio, multimedia player, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, G-sensor and internet connection via JAVA/EDGE.

Seeking for More Powerful & Faster Processing DROIDZ? Torque answers this market demand with 4 new Dual SIM-Dual Core DROIDZ Smartphones. All the series models run at 1GHz Dual Core CPU with 4GB ROM and 512MB RAM.  Its superior interface uses the advanced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS, has Multi-Touch Zoom, 3.5mm stereo headset, FM radio, Micro-USB port, Light/Proximity/Gravity Sensors.  Enjoy Global Roaming & Faster Connectivity as the series models support 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100MHz at DL 7.2Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps, Quadband GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz. All models support Dual cameras with 8-megapixel rear with LED Flash and VGA front camera.  Other features include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Tethering, GPS and AGPS Support.

Choose among the newest Large Display Pinoy DROIDZ series: the affordable DROIDZ Atom with 4.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touch, or the corporate DROIDZ Blast with 4.7” qHD 960x540 Capacitive Touch, or the Note-like DROIDZ Motion with 5.3” qHD 960x540 Capacitive Touch, or the massive DROIDZ Life with 6.0” FWVGA 854x480 Capacitive Touch.   

What Torque is more excited to launch is its DROIDZ Portal and DROIDZ Ultimate Tablets.  These two models have Call and Text features, JAVA/SMS/MMS capabilities, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Tethering, GPS and AGPS Support, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Micro-USB port, and Light/Proximity/Gravity Sensors. 

DROIDZ Portal runs at 1GHZ Dual Core CPU with 4GB ROM and 512 RAM.  With its 7.0” WSVGA 1024x600 Capacitive Touchscreen, and a multi-touch zoom, users will sure to enjoy Droidz Portal’s interface that uses Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).  Users will also be delighted with its speed and bandwidth as it uses HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/2100MHZ.  Droidz Portal also features dual cameras with its rear camera using 8-megapixel with LED Flash while its front uses VGA camera.

DROIDZ Ultimate powered by 1GHZ Dual Core CPU with 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM,   It also uses HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100MHZ.  Enjoy Droidz Ultimate with its Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 9.7” XGA 1024x768 capacitive Touchscreen, multi-touch zoom, dual cameras with 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel for the front camera, plus it has HDMI capability.

Even with these exemplary products, Torque will not stop here and continue its commitment of delivering quality and value for money products for the Filipino consumers.  Soon, Torque will introduce its limited edition line dubbed as ‘Inspire’ series. Coming soon! 

For the complete price list and information about Torque, visit www.torque.ph.

TORQUE is a dynamic brand with a superior product portfolio that aims to cater to the ever changing technological needs of the market. TORQUE offers consumer electronics and telecommunication devices with sleek, functional designs and up-to-date features at very competitive pricing. Our aim is to improve each individual's lifestyle while maximizing the value for money. TORQUE is available nationwide and has excellent service support centers.

7th Christmas Toy Fair with the 2nd Philippine Die cast and Custom Car Show on Dec. 14-15-16, 2012 at the SM Megamall

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The 7th Christmas Toy Fair with the 2nd Philippine Die cast and Custom Car Show will be on Dec. 14-15-16, 2012 at the SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall.

Entrance is only P60, tickets can be bought at the gate during event days. 3 day pass is not available.

Christmas Cosplay parade will be on Dec 15 (Saturday), Registration starts at 10am, Assembly at 1pm, parade will start at 2pm at Atrium ground floor. Special prize will be given to the best Christmas cosplay theme character.

The 2nd Philippine Diecast and custom car show will have some activities like auctions, panel talks about diecast cars collecting, special raffle and diecast cars custom contest.

Every year we have a Christmas Toy Drive . Philippine Toy Library is our beneficiary this 7th Christmas Toyfair toy drive.

Visit the site on what you can donate and drop by to our event on Dec 14-15 for the donation and turn over event on Dec 15 at 3pm - Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall.

http://philippinetoylibrary.wordpress.com/

For more details visit http://www.facebook.com/toyconph and http://www.toyconph.com/2012/12/activities-and-contest-at-2nd.html

Applabs Digital Studios Presents CAR CRAZEE, Nuts About Cars! Grand Car & Gadget Show Party together with SM Cyberzone and VIP Productions on Dec. 15

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Let's Get Ready for the the first Grand Car and Gadget Show Party !

App development innovator APPLABS DIGITAL STUDIOS, together with SM CYBERZONE and VIP PRODUCTIONS, will be uniting the young and veteran car and gadget enthusiasts and social influencers on DECEMBER 15, 2012, AT SM STA. MESA. The GRAND CAR & GADGET SHOW PARTY is slated to offer a smorgasbord of the coolest and newest gadgets and the best custom modified cars in the Philippines.

AppLabs Digital Studios believes that it’s always better to end the year with a bang, and after celebrating its first successful year, the company ends 2012 on a high note with the launch of CarCrazee. Touted as AppLabs Digital Studios’ flagship application, CARCRAZEE is also the Philippines’ first ever social networking application for car enthusiasts.

The best modified cars on the show will receive top prizes from AppLabs Digital Studios, and three winners from the Wallpaper Design, Best personal Photo and Best Fan Photo contests will take home cash prizes. Meanwhile, Smartphones and other gadgets from sponsors will be given to the raffle winners.

Everyone is invited to become a part of this inaugural event on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at SM Sta. Mesa’s covered Carpark from 10:00am ’til midnight.

This event is presented by Applabs Digital Holdings Inc., SM Cyberzone and SM City Sta. Mesa.

*Please visit their event page on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/events/470760366295514/

THE BEST OF INDIE POP: FOSTER THE PEOPLE, WALK THE MOON & COLOUR CODING

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Indie – short for Independent – is a generic term that applies to all artists and bands that purposely avoid the mainstream. But who could resist the upbeat, danceable melodies of Walk The Moon, Colour Coding and Foster The People, who had seemed to make their way into the ears of millions of listeners around the world?

Earlier this year, WALK THE MOON released the Anna Sun EP which consists of three tracks, “Tightrope”, “Next In Line” and the explosive first single “Anna Sun”. The music video for “Anna Sun” recently crossed 5 Million plays on VEVO and continues to burn up the radio charts.

The band’s self-titled album is produced by Ben H. Allen and features tracks from the Anna Sun EP, new songs and newly recorded versions of fan favorites off their 2010 independently released album “I Want! I Want!”

“We really just wanted to create the most cohesive album we could. We found a collection of songs and an order that we felt took the listener through an emotional arc that we enjoyed. We'll leave it up to the listener to find overarching themes and ideas, though we certainly didn't set out to make a concept album or anything like that,” said Walk The Moon.

Next in line is COLOUR CODING, consisting of Chris Holland and Tim Commandeur, two cousins from Sydney who make pop music together.

From an early age, cousins Tim and Chris have harbored a mutual passion for music and songwriting. By the time they were aged 12 and 13, the boys had already recorded an EP in Tim's father's studio, continuing to write and produce music together throughout their teens. They have spent most of 2011 writing and demoing songs and, last September, entered Sydney's new Hurley Studios to record their self-produced debut EP, 'Proof'.

Last but definitely not the least is FOSTER THE PEOPLE, an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. In early 2010, the band posted their first song “Pumped Up Kicks” on the internet. They released an EP in January that includes the said hit and two other equally contagious songs, “Houdini” and “Helena Beat.” Torches, the debut studio album of Foster The People, received generally favorable reviews from critics and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

End your year right by grabbing a copy of Walk The Moon’s self-titled album, Foster The People’s “TORCHES” and Colour Coding’s “PROOF”, available in music stores nationwide, from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. Also available online on iTunes and MyMusicStore.com.ph!

Visit www.ivorymusic.org and IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates on your favorite local and international artists!

Avida Land wins two Myproperty.ph Real Estate Awards

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Avida Land, an Ayala Land company and one of the country’s most trusted property developers, emerged victorious with two awards from the 2012 Myproperty.ph Real Estate Awards. These awards include: “Development of the Year” for Avida Towers Centera along Edsa in Mandaluyong; and “Best Lifestyle Community” for Avida Towers Riala in Cebu.

Awarding took place last November 15 at the Oakwood Premiere Joy-Nostalg Center in Manila. The panel of judges consisted of Ms. Marissa del Mar, National President of the National Real Estate Association; Mr. Christopher de la Cruz, President of the Green Building Council; and Mr. Noel Cariño, Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association, Inc.

Avida Towers Centera won over four other projects including SMDC’s Field Residences; Sta. Lucia Realty’s Splendido Taal Towers; DMCI’s Royal Palm Residences; and Camella Homes Inc.’s Tanza.  Likewise, Avida Towers Riala trumped two contenders, DMCI’s Royal Palm Residences and Hausland’s Nouveau Residences

Avida Towers Centera is a four-tower residential development that has a built-in retail center for shopping and other services. Strategically located at EDSA corner Reliance Street in Mandaluyong City, it gives the residents easy access to the all modern conveniences offered by urban living.

Contenders for the Development of the Year Award were judged based on the following criteria: Notable Innovations and Technology; Credibility of Property Developer/Strength of Brand; Outstanding Building Quality; Lifestyle Community and Amenities; and Project Aesthetics.

Avida Towers Riala, located at Cebu IT Park, offers wide green and open spaces as well as to the region’s corporate headquarters, business and IT/BPO offices and commercial and retail centers. It is a balance of city life and nature’s tranquillity.

Avida Towers Riala won the Best Lifestyle Community after it scored the highest in the following criteria: Quality of Lifestyle Promoted Through the Community and Amenities Offered; Lack of Pollution and Congestion; Accessibility of Project; Growth of Surrounding Community and Location; and Project Aesthetics.

“We are honoured to be the recipient of these awards. We see this recognition as an affirmation of the high quality of Avida projects. These awards also inspire us to continue giving only the best to our buyers and homeowners,” said Tess Tatco, Avida Marketing Head.

Myproperty.ph, an online avenue for real estate classifieds, held its very first Real Estate Awards this year. Summit Media and the European Classifieds Company, the two firms behind the website, organized the awards to celebrate the fast-paced future of the real estate.

With the Philippine real estate market in rapid and robust growth, MyProperty.ph established the awards to recognize excellence in the real estate industry. Developers in the Philippines who achieve high quality standards in their projects now have the chance to show how, through their perseverance, innovation, creativity, and hard work,  they stand out from the rest.

Myproperty.ph presented winners in eight categories: Most Eco-Friendly and/Sustainable Development; Fastest Selling Project; Best Housing Loan; Best Investment; Best Luxury Project; Best Starter Home; Best Lifestyle Community; and Development of the Year.

Avida Land was borne out of Ayala land’s desire to bring affordable living at its best to the greatest number of Filipinos.

After two decades of fulfilling dreams and 55 projects in 31 locations, Avida still provides the best community with the security and assurance of a healthy environment.

Keeping in mind its primary goal of creating "dream" shelters that enhance the quality of family life, Avida will continue to develop and maintain communities that set the standard in the industry, promote the growth of property values, ensure better and consistent quality, and deliver excellent value for money.

Christmas Tree Lighting at Tutuban Commercial Center

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Holidays are here ! Christmas holidays  means a lot of people are going to malls and bazaar to buy gifts for their friends and love ones. It is because we want to share what we have in spirit of giving for Christmas.

In the midst of the cold breeze of the holiday season, the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at the Open Parking lot of Tutuban center, a popular shopping hub in the country, was held recently.  

Photo above (from left) Inigo Cruz, JM Lagumbay, Yayo Aguila, Tutuban Properties, Inc.’s Business Unit Head Ms. Gina Villamor, VP for Special Projects Mr. Stephen Yap, Tenant Relations Manager Mr. Chris Sioson and celebrity twins Kenny & Toffi Santos.

People flocked the venue and excitedly waited for the lighting ceremonies. Everyone were all smiles as they participated in the countdown before the 35-feet tall Christmas tree was finally lighted. The crowd who attended the event cheered as this event signifies the start of the happiest time of the year.

The traditional lighting of the Christmas tree is part of the celebration of Bonifacio Day to remember the sacrifices and bravery of one of the greatest Filipino heroes, Gat Andres Bonifacio.

90's Band A1 Takes a New Musical Route in Newest Album "Rediscovered"

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If you’ve loved their poppy tunes, matchy-matchy outfits and over-styled hairdos back in the 90’s, you’ll definitely love them even more now!

A1, consisting of Ben Adams, Mark Read and Christian Ingebrigtsen, had their first breakthrough in the UK in 1999 with a collection of hit singles taken from their debut album. They went on to have many International Top 10 and number 1 hits including 'Caught In The Middle', 'Same Old Brand New You', their cover of the A-ha classic 'Take on Me' and 'Everytime' to name but a few. They infected the airwaves of 1990s and now, they’re back and “rediscovered” with their brand new album!

Rediscovered is a musical journey that brings A1 to rediscover what got them into music in the first place: extremely catchy pop songs, with a back to basics approach.

"I'm really proud of the amazing work we've put into this album. I feel we've really pulled together a great collection of songs and you'll be hearing a lot more about it the next few weeks. There's one song that I can listen to continuously on loop before going to bed, & it's the last track on the album. Not long until you can hear it too," says Mark Read.

But whilst this album is about going back to their roots, it’s also about venturing into new territories, and a lot of people may be quite surprised by the 12 songs A1 have written for this album. For A1, this is the album that will bridge the gap between fans who‘ve stayed true for all these years, to the people who are discovering them for the first time.

Exciting highlights in the album include the 60’s inspired catchy first single “Trust Me”, the very sing-along-able “Christopher Columbus”, the powerful and stomping dance floor tunes like “That Somebody Is Me” and “Lovesick”.

Tracklisting:

1. Trust Me
2. Christopher Columbus
3. Riot
4. That Somebody Is Me
5. Lovesick
6. Fallen From Grace
7. Starlights
8. Blackout
9. Just 3 Words (feat. Annie Khalid)
10. Stones
11. Grateful

Available in major record bars nationwide! Also available on MyMusicStore.com.ph and iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/no/album/rediscovered/id572922860

Visit IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates on your favorite local and international artists!

YouTube Sensation Zendee Releases First Single "Runaway"

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The rising singing star and YouTube sensation Zendee  releases her first ever single "Runaway" under Warner Music Philippines. The song was a natural choice for both Zendee and Warner Music, as it showcases Zendee’s powerful and soulful voice while showing some vocal gymnastics with a refreshing twist.

The 21-year-old from General Santos City, she's the Random Girl who shot to fame singing Jennifer Holiday’s “And I am Telling You” in a videoke kiosk in Megamall. There was no turning back after her Youtube clip went viral, caught the attention of two million viewers, and landed her a spot on The Ellen DeGeneres show. Even international music celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Carson Daly joined in showering her vocal prowess with praises.

“Having my own song is something that I used to just imagine. Singers recording songs in studios were something that I used to just watch on TV. I never thought that I will also be able to do it and with a major label at that! I feel so blessed, this is really a dream come true!.”

Zendee started singing when she was four years old, in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. At six years old, she was recording her vocals on cassette tapes and sending these to her mom, who was working abroad then also as a singer, in the hope that she would be “discovered” and they could then be together.

Believing that her talent would give her the means to help her family, Zendee also started joining singing contests, as well as every other singing opportunity that came her way, throughout her teens. She became a scholar of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao.

Runaway is about not allowing difficulties to get in the way of your dreams, just like Zendee did. The song was written by Andrew Fromm, who has also written for the likes of The Backstreet Boys, Nsync and K ci & JoJo. His songs appear in over 45 million albums worldwide and he is quite excited to work with a world class Filipino talent like Zendee. "I'm honored to have co-written a song that I hope will skyrocket Zendee to #1. She has a fantastic voice. It's always insanely exciting to watch such a gifted artist record and release a song you pour your heart into."

“Runaway” is the first local recording to be mastered for iTunes for the Philippines by Warner Music Philippines and Asia Pacific. This means that the recording is digitally optimized for increased audio quality in digital format.

You can preview and download Zendee's Runaway single on iTunes and catch more of her on her social media sites.

Currently recording with Warner Music Philippines, Zendee keeps herself busy with frequent guestings on Party Pilipinas, Manny Many Prizes, to name a few. You may also see her in different shows nationwide, be sure to watch out for updates and her music through:

www.zendee.com.ph

http://www.facebook.com/Zendee.Music 

www.twitter.com/ZendeeOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/zendeerosetenerefe

Wishing Zendee all the best for her first single and first song as a recording artist.

Creating Your Own Effective Customized Brochures

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Brochures are powerful promotional tool that can deliver an enormous boost to a marketing campaign. It represents the brand image of an organization, people, product and services.

Brochures are excellent in selling concept to customers – with effective good looking photos and graphics, which includes font use and writing style, hence it completely give an idea about your business profile and services. They guarantee to make an impression.

A brochure design must appear as striking as possible. It must have a clean and uncluttered structure and must not consist of a broad array of graphic elements just for the sake of giving it a different look. The main purpose of a brochure is to set up a visual incorporation for prospective clients, using images, colors, text and symbols.

The brochure’s headline makes a specific promise that relates to your prospects’ needs or interests. Using eye-catching graphic design, illustration, colorful, meaningful photos to make your front cover interesting.

If you need to get the reader’s attention at once, the text should sparkle and entertain, while telling the story and business approach in an inviting tone. Put a tag line highlighting benefits of your products.

People often read brochures because they are looking for specific information about a product or services. You must motivate your reader to look for more.

Most people scan brochures rather than read them word for word. They flip back and forth between the pages and dart their eyes this way and that throughout the text.

If you like printed brochures to persuade the reader to act, and you want the copy to be highly scan able, just keep the content focused, fact filled, simple, and make good use of photos, bullets, sidebars, captions, lists and other text highlights.

Ada Lovelace Google Doodle

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Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer and considered the world's first computer programmer.

In honor of Ada Lovelace Google celebrated her legacy on December 10, 2012 with a Google Doodle devoted to Ada Lovelace.

In the doodle there are also symbols of what was considered the first computers to modern day computers like  a laptop and Ipad or Tab. In the Google Doodle there is a mathematical formula written in a bubble just above the “G” in Google. There is also a drawing of a woman in the image, which looks a lot like Ada Lovelace.