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.

The Gangnam Show: PSY LIVE in Manila On December 20, 2012 !

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Worldwide phenomenon and the South Korean pop star PSY, will be staging a concert here in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds  on December 20, 2012 at 9 pm !

This was announced by Joed Serrano of That's Ntertainment Productions during a press briefing Monday afternoon at Sir Boy's Food Republique Quezon City.

PSY who rose to fame through his YouTube record-breaking video "Gangnam Style," will also be bringing his own dancers.

The internet sensation's concert as dubbed "The Gangnam Show: PSY LIVE in Manila," will also feature local celebrities including Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Wally Bayola & Jose Manalo, Pokwang,  Chocoleit, K Brosas, Pooh, Ate Gay, and  Ms. Ai Ai Delas-Alas.

“The idea to include these top local artists in his show is to show the world that we have local talents that are at par with Psy and the best in the region.” 

The concert director, GB Sampedro, said that what they envision is for the show to be collaboration between Psy and the local performers.

Joed Serrano said that “Psy has many big hits that people don’t know about. And he will perform all those other songs in his coming concert here.”

Tickets to the concert are now available at SM Tickets outlets and are priced as follows:

VIP (Reserved Seating)      - P5,810

Gold (Free Seating)            - P3,700

Silver (Standing)                - P1,590

Bronze (Standing)              - P530

According to Joed,  Psy requested that proceeds of his concert will go to a charity so they decided to give the proceeds to Ciara Marie Foundation and the victims of the recent typhoon Pablo.

Tickets are available at all smtickets outlets or at smtickets.com.

Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 for ticket inquiries and reservations or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online.

This event is presented by That's Ntertainment Productions, Ovation Productions and Music Management International.

The music video of PSY's phenomenal hit "Gangnam Style" has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "Most Liked Video On Youtube."

Avida announces winners of 2012 Christmas 3D street painting contest

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“Pasko Natin: Ang Diwa Ng Pasko Sa Pilipinas”

Enjoying the wonderful world of arts! I witnessed the  magnificent and inspiring Avida 3-D street painting competition participated by students and professional artists with the title “Pasko Natin: Ang Diwa Ng Pasko Sa Pilipinas” held at the site of Avida Towers Centera (Reliance Street corner Mayflower Street) in Mandaluyong City. The competition was from December 7 to December 8.  

AVIDA Land announced the winning artworks of  2012 Christmas 3D-Street Painting Competition on the evening of December 8th.

The Grand Champion, the UP FA gets glass trophy and Php75,ooo, while 2nd placer, the Creative Arts Group (PUP) gets glass trophy and P50,000 and 3rd placer, UP AC team gets glass trophy and P30,000

Avida 3D Street Painting Festival Grand Champion UP FA

Avida 3D Street Painting Festival 2nd Place Creative Arts Group (PUP)

Avida 3D Street Painting Festival 3nd Place UP AC Team

It is the second time for Avida Land to hold the 3D Street Painting competition which is organized to support Filipino artists and showcase Filipino culture.

“We’re very happy at the support and enthusiasm of the artists who joined the competition. Once again, we were able to showcase the immense talent, creativity and artistry of the Filipino. Through their artworks, we are able to join together in celebrating the spirit of Christmas in the Philippines, which is so uniquely festive and joyous. The 3D artworks really captured the special season of  homecoming, hope, peace, and unity that makes Christmas in the Philippines so special and memorable,” said Tess Tatco, Avida Marketing Manager..

She added that Avida Land is committed to projects like the 3D competition that are meant to nurture and strengthen Filipino culture. 

“Avida Land is all about community living and an essential part of that is sustaining the cultural and social values that define our communities.”

The contest was opened to Filipino artists, professionals or students, ages 18 to 35 years old. They formed teams of four to seven members who did the actual painting at the competition site. Each team was allowed one entry.

Contest participants were first required to submit a soft copy of their design proposal to the competition organizers for a preliminary screening. Designs that conformed to the contest theme, “Pasko Natin: Ang Diwa Ng Pasko Sa Pilipinas” and also passed the screening were included in the group of finalists. These finalists were the ones who went to the competition site and rendered their artworks on the pavement.

The finalists’ artworks were judged by esteemed jurors National Artist Fil Dela Cruz and Igan D' Bayan, a Filipino visual artist and critic.

Artworks in the finalists’ roster will also be posted on Avida Land’s Facebook page (Avida Land Corp.) and the artworks at the Avida Towers Centera site will be open for public viewing from 8AM to 5PM daily. To get to Avida Towers Centera, just turn right from EDSA (northbound lane) into Reliance Street and go straight ahead till you reach the site’s location at the corner of Mayflower Street.

Here are some  photos of “Pasko Natin: Ang Diwa Ng Pasko Sa Pilipinas”

Visit Enjoying Wonderful World Fan Page : Avida Christmas 3D Street Painting

For this Holiday season, VICE, KRIS and AIAI Join Forces For Power Comedy Film “SISTERAKAS”

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Three Queens unite for one unkabogable Christmas comedy treat! For the first time, the three controversial ‘queens’ of today–Phenomenal Box-Office Goddess Vice Ganda, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, and Comedy Concert Queen AiAi delas Alas–will star in one power comedy film titled “Sisterakas,” Star Cinema and Viva Films’ official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The newest comedy masterpiece of Direk Wenn Deramas “Sisterakas” will hit theaters nationwide beginning Christmas (December 25).

Unlike in real life where they are close friends, Vice, Kris and AiAi will play fierce rivals in “Sisterakas.” In the story, Vice portray the role of Bernice, a super successful ‘lord of the apparels industry’ who is determined to bring misery to two of his closest competition–her hardworking half-sister Detty (AiAi) whose family refused to help Bernice’s family when they were poor, and Roselle (Kris) the equally brilliant and talented yet eccentric business archnemesis.

In her quest to secure her throne as the queen of her industry, although it’s against her will, Bernice will be forced to hire Detty as his 75th assistant. But things get out of hand and the world gets crazier when Detty suddenly becomes an employee–of all people–Roselle!

With the rivalry getting tougher and more intense than ever and severely affecting each other’s intertwined lives, who among Bernice, Detty and Roselle will emerge victorious?

Meanwhile, after their sensational success in “Princess and I” and their first big screen team-up in “24/7 In Love” which is still showing on cinemas nationwide, two of the country’s hottest teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are now also part of “Sisterakas.” In the film, Daniel will portray the role of Angelo, the godson of Bernice, while Kathryn will play as Kathy, the daughter of Detty and big sister of Cindy (Xyriel Manabat).

Don’t miss the grandest gift of Star Cinema and Viva Films that will surely make the whole family merrier this Christmas–”Sisterakas,” which will be shown on cinemas nationwide starting December 25.

For more information and latest updates about “Sisterakas,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

O+ Bench + Joseph Marco’s New Adventure

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Fashion and Technology . . . as the two ever-changing worlds of fashion and technology have grown more competitive than ever, we have come to realize that the key is, “keep up or be left behind.” Interlinking individuals through the power of mobile technology has tremendously become more of a need than a statement of luxury, similar to the case of fashion where trends come and go and modern consumers are always on the prowl for the next big thing.

The two are undoubtedly united by key elements to thrive: innovation and democracy. With constant reinvention remaining as the driving force of these worlds’ operations, the clamoring market has been granted access to their needs and wants.

Fashion, today, has been accessed not just by the chosen few, and technology has paved the way to an interconnected way of living. And so, what better way to celebrate limitless possibilities than to meld these worlds into one.

Bound by the common thread of pushing for endless possibilities, Bench/, in its silver year, ushers in a seamless marriage of talent and vision with O+, the US-born Android mobile technology brand.

Enjoying 25 years of dominance in the market of fashion faithful, Bench/ has tremendously undergone evolution along with its clout of Filipino fashion lovers. The retail giant has cemented a name that has bridged markets of varying social brackets without compromising its design stamp and persona.

On the other hand, O+’s Android series has recently broken ground in local shores. Work and play come hand in hand in its lineup of smart phones and tablets. Aiming to make a dent in the tech-savvy market, O+ brings in revolutionary partners for the young and young-at-heart who are always on the go.

And one with O+’s vision of limitless possibilities, through the revolutionary Air Shuffle technology, today’s Android brings us to greater heights by allowing swifter navigation using the unique motion sensor that allows users to easily switch FM radio stations, browse stored photos and music with one swoosh of the wrist, even capture Instagram-worthy moments without the need to touch the capture button.

In this unique collaboration, O+’s young ideals mesh with the 25-year tradition of excellence and ingenuity established by Bench/.

With the guiding principle of sharing without limits, last December 2, 2012 at the new Glorietta 1 Activity Center Bench/ and O+ were set to cultivate a new-breed of Filipino fashionistas by highlighting unsung heroes in the world of fashion—the stylists.

A first in the country, invited are six celebrity stylists, Sidney Yap, Adrian Concepcion, Ton Lao, Myrrh Lao To, Edlene Cabral, and Kate Paras, who compete in an exemplary display of creativity, vision, and technique. Each stylist will head a team of make up artists and hair experts to produce five (5) coherently-styled looks fusing elements derived from Bench/ and O+.

Each collection were judged on creativity, originality, and relevance to the theme. The judges in the competition are esteemed names in fashion and entertainment: top designers Randy Ortiz and JC Buendia, Manila Bulletin’s Liza Ilarde, Preview’s Vince Uy, Philippine Daily Inquirer’s JJ San Juan, Philippine Star’s Christopher De Venecia PMAP President Phoemela Barranda, and Bench endorser Joseph Marco.

Fashion and technology display an exemplary union with Bench and O+ pushing for going beyond the ordinary. Coinciding with the competition, the biggest supersale on fashion and technology was also been mounted by Bench and O+ at the new Glorietta Activity Center from 1PM-9PM.

Visit and like more photos at Enjoying Wonderful World Bench and O+ at Glorietta