Google doodles eggs for Peter Carl Faberge's 166th birthday

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A set of six exquisite jewelled eggs adorn the Google home page in honour Peter Carl Fabergé. Today, Wednesday, is the 166th birth anniversary Peter Carl Fabergé , one of the greatest goldsmiths, jewelers, and designers in Western decorative arts. 


Peter Carl Fabergé born on May 30, 1846 in St. Petersburg, is most famous for his trademark Fabergé eggs. Having honed his jewellery skills in Germany, France and England, he joined his father's business in 1870.

The legend of the Fabergé eggs have also found their way into popular culture. 
In the 1983 movie Octopussy James Bond (Roger Moore) a Fabergé egg play an important role.


Watch: James Bond and a Fabergé egg in Octopussy (1983)

Kim Chiu Covers COSMOPOLITAN Magazine June 2012 Issue

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Kim Chiu is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines June 2012 cover.

In this issue, Kim talks about growing up, getting tougher and going places - FIERCE! Kim is slated to star in the teleserye Ina, Anak, Kapatid with Xian Lim, Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee. She’s also back with Gerald Anderson in the 20th Anniversary movie offering of Star Magic.

Aside from Kim, other interesting topics inside this issue include “Your Time to Rise & Shine!”, “50 Things You Should Never Stop Doing in a Relationship”, “Perfect Your Skin”, “Sexy Time Tonight!” and a lot more.

Cosmopolitan Philippines Magazine June 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

THE ULTIMATE SUPERBOYBAND LIVE IN MANILA - JUNE 3

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THE ULTIMATE SUPERBOYBAND is going live in Manila on June 3, 2012, 8:00 pm at SM Mall of Asia Arena.


With over 200 million albums sold between both bands, and smash hit after smash hit, these two pop sensations have dominated the music scene for over three decades.

Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys for NKOTBSB, the ultimate pop collaborative album for the ages, only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

Top 5 tracks for each of the bands are:

New Kids On The Block

Step By Step

You Got It (The Right Stuff)

Please Don't Go Girl

Hangin' Tough

I'll Be Loving You (Forever)

Backstreet Boys

I Want It That Way

Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

As Long As You Love Me

Larger Than Life

Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)

Alongside the fan-selected Top 5 New Kids On The Block songs and Top 5 Backstreet Boys tracks, NKOTBSB will premiere the first newly recorded songs from the combined superboyband including "All In My Head" and the sizzling first single "Don't Turn Out The Lights (D.T.O.T.L.)" featuring lead vocals from all of the members of NKOTBSB.  An early internet leak of D.T.O.T.L. spread like wildfire across the Internet's blogosphere in advance of the single's official unveiling on Ryan Seacrest's radio program.

NKOTBSB - The Album

1.   Step By Step - New Kids On The Block

2.   I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

3.   You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids On The Block

4.   Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys

5.   Please Don't Go Girl - New Kids On The Block

6.   As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys

7.   Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block

8.   Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys

9.   I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block

10. Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - Backstreet Boys

11. All In My Head - NKOTBSB

12. Don't Turn Out The Lights (D.T.O.T.L.) - NKOTBSB

13. NKOTBSB Mash Up

TICKET PRICES

SVIP (1st 3 rows / Reserved Seating) - P13200

VIP (Reserved Seating) - P8980

Lower Box VIP (Reserved Seating) - P8450

Lower Box (Reserved Seating) - P7920

Upper Box (Reserved Seating) - P3700

General Admission (Free Seating) - P1060

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT SM TICKETS OUTLETS

call 470.22.22 or visit www.smtickets.com

Cocoon Boutique Hotel : The Philippine’s first Green Hotel in Quezon City

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COCOON…A warm nesting place that is - 

Modern yet Classic

                              Tranquil yet steps from vibrant entertainment

       Environmentally Responsible, yet Luxuriously Carefree

     Global yet truly Filipino

Cocoon Boutique Hotel offers a different kind of luxury that is synonymous with sustainability and as distinguishing itself as an urban “green” hotel, the Philippine’s first truly-Green Hotel in Quezon City. 

Where luxury is responsible, Cocoon Boutique Hotel has the most elegant, stylish and intimate facilities with complete five-star amenities from a genuine boutique hotel.

LOBBY

• Use of reclaimed wood
• Use of natural & renewable materials such as woodstone
• Use of used lighting fixtures
• Front stairwell has natural lighting & ventilation
• Use of indoor plants
• Latest design Schindler elevator
• PABX System
• Modern Tropical interiors with touches of Filipino designed by Steven Leach + Associates.
• Concierge Services
• original 1800s Steinway Grand Piano
• Antique wheels of carabao drawn carriages, heirloom chests & intricate wooden calado cutouts

 ROOMS

• Inverter type airconditioners using non-ozone-damaging R410A refrigerant
• Use of reclaimed wood
• Art wall from individual scrap wood pieces
• Use of large windows for natural lighting.
• Fixed windows for sound insulation
• Lower Operable awning window to allow fresh air
• 32 inches LED Cable TV with USB port capable of playing movies, DVD, MP3
• Absorption-type mini refrigerators; coffee/tea making facility
• Fresh air circulation in guestrooms through natural positive-negative air pressure
• Waste segregation program
• Linen reuse program
• Built-in desk & floors using reclaimed solid hardwood
• Structured cabling system for high speed internet
• In-room electronic safe; hair dryer
• 3-units IDD/NDD telephone set-up
• Top-of-the line bed with pocket springs & anti dust mite, anti microbial memory foam
• 400 Thread-count, 100% Egyptian Cotton bed linen
• 90% Goose down duvets and circle-of-down pillows
• Day Service & Turn-down Service

BALLROOM

• Use of Low-e laminated glass & insulated double glaze glass for windows and doors.
• Use of eco-friendly cleaning materials throughout the hotel.
• No smoking policy
• 250 pax capacity with soundproof operable walls that can divide to 2 Function Rooms
• 4-fixturesdeep soak bathtub and rainshower
• High ceiling accented by four Murano dimmable LED chandeliers
• State of the art sound and video equipment.

THE DECK

• Use of canopies for natural sun shading & protection from rain
• Use of reclaimed wood
• Roof garden as “quarantine” for the indoor plants
• Coffeeshop with Home style comfort Filipino & International food.
• Wireless Internet Connection in Public Areas
• Adult pool has four jets for hydro massage & with over 60 light shows

• Kiddie pool with bubbler
• Rainshower with hot & cold water

Hotel is a neat  and welcoming assemblage of natural and recycled materials, including architectural salvaged ipil, yakal and tindalo, wood,  warm cast concrete, and woodstone accents.

Cocoon Boutique Hotel – where Luxury is Responsible.

Cocoon Boutique Hotel is in the heart of Quezon City, the biggest and most progressive city in Metro Manila.

It is steps away from the bustling Timog Avenue while contained within a quiet, affluent community within the South Triangle Areas acknowledged as one of the City’s prime locations. It is only two blocks from Tomas Morato Avenue, another popular entertainment strip in Quezon City.

For more information check their website

http://www.thecocoonhotel.com/

Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/COCOONBOUTIQUEHOTEL)

My Brothers Mustache: Home of Local Folk Musicians

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My Brother’s Moustache Folk Bar is the home of local folk musicians. Jess Bartolome, Florante, Freddie Aguilar, Joey Ayala, Asin, Juan dela Cruz and upcoming artists are the regular performers.

I love 70's and 80's music and songs. Here at this folk music bar, you can listen to the soothing good old folk music covers of the late ‘70s and ‘80s. Much of that music reminiscing and reviving the music of my favorite singers and bands like America, Jim Croce, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, and many more.

Ernel Mendoza & Bobby Mondejar, Wally & Joey

Acoustic music circa 70′s to early 80′s

Not only will the live renditions of the great folk songs remind you of the joy in living life, whatever it presents you, but also the menu of appetizers and dishes, most originally concocted, telling you food and music do mix, at My Bro's Mustache.

At the end of every set of some of the country's best folk singers, the likes of Jess Bartolome, Mon Espia, Lester Demetillo, or even Florante, Lolita Carbon, Noel Cabangon who have special gigs, with pulutan to die for, you'll be glad you are home in My Bro's Mustache.

Flaming Chicken

Sizzling Pork Sisig

Tenga ng Baboy Chicharon

Bagnet

Sizzling Pusit

French Fries

The place serves good Filipino food and delicious appetizers. Appetizers start at P75.00. Meals start at P150.00. Beer start at P40.00. It's a good deal for the good taste and live nostalgic music.

Spending for two: P400.00

For scrumptious pica-pica, they have food and drinks that ranges from below P100 and the highest would be P300+

My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar: Services: Reservations | Walk-ins | Groups | Outdoor Seating

Address: Sct Madrinan cor Sct Tuazon Timog, 1118 Quezon City, Philippines
Contact: Landline (02) 7109387 Call between 6pm to 12mn, Monday to Sat
Contact: Mobile 0920-2128607 | 0917-8908934
Email: bros_mustache@yahoo.com