DLSU’s Improved Sikat II to compete in 26th World Solar Challenge

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SIKAT II is a solar and battery-powered electric vehicle. It is specifically built and design to compete in the 2013 World Solar Challenge.

Sikat II, the latest solar-powered race car developed and bullt in the Philippines was launched together with the team who developed and will operate the car in the World Solar race was given a warm send-off as the country’s official participant to the 2013 World Solar Challenge.

Last September 18, a press conference held at De La Salle University (DLSU) Taft Avenue, Manila with a gathering of scientists, environmentalists, media, bloggers, students and members of the DLSU academe.

The team is comprised of 50 mechanical and electrical engineering students plus six faculty members from De La Salle University. Additional improvements, which took a grueling seven months to complete, were applied to Sikat II. The vehicle was subject to test runs at Basa Airbase and SCTEX to ensure optimum performance.

The famed solar car was reported to run with increased speeds at lower power consumption, making it the most efficient version of the vehicle to date. This will help further the team’s goal of landing in the top 3 of the competition.

The improved version of Sikat II runs at an average speed of 80 kph and a maximum speed of 110 kph. The solar car uses Sunpower Silicon with an estimated efficiency of 22%. It also uses a power output of 1300 W.

Mechanical and electrical engineering students from the De La Salle University pose with Sikat II, the solar-powered car they helped design and build for the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October 2013.

Sikat II also boasts of a new battery management system, improved telemetry, upgraded wiring, and cruise control. Its brakes are also newly designed and the solar car has a new suspension system. For aerodynamics, it has a lower coefficient of drag achieved through modifications in fairings. High performance Schwalbe Sleek tires were also used for the car.

First Phil Holdings, First Gen, Energy Development Corporation, Sunpower, Ufreight, Shell, and Motolite helped make the improved Sikat II possible.

The solar car team wishes to further the cause of promoting the use of renewable energy and clean technologies in the field of transportation. The World Solar Challenge, established in 1987, has been a strong platform for young engineers and scientists all over the world for the pursuing the ideals of sustainable transport. 47 teams from 26 countries will be competing this year.

Velvet presents live telecast of 65th primetime Emmy® Awards

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The Philippines’ home of the most prestigious red carpet events is once again bringing the year’s most anticipated awards night! Velvet airs the 65th Primetime Emmy® Awards live and exclusive from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Monday (September 23)

In recognition of outstanding contribution to the television industry, the Primetime Emmy® Awards bestows the U.S. television industry’s highest honors for national primetime and late night programming, with awards presented in 27 categories including areas of exceptional merit. This year's glamorous event will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.

This year's ceremony is especially grand, as legendary solo artist Elton John will be performing for the first time ever on the Emmys® stage. The multi-awarded superstar’s performance will serve as a tribute to the late, world-renowned performer Liberace, whose HBO biopic, “Behind the Candelabra” is nominated for fifteen Emmy Awards this year. 

This year’s Emmys® is also bringing forth a well-loved list of presenters, including past winners, nominees and other A-list talents. Among those taking the stage to present the awards are Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Sofia Vergara, Jimmy Kimmel, Alec Baldwin, Claire Danes, Anna Faris, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Bryan Cranston, Will Arnett, Margo Martindale, Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Andre Braugher, Allison Janney, Kerry Washington, Diahann Carroll, and sisters Emily and Zooey Deschanel.

Aside from all these, the “In Memoriam” segment will be presented in a unique new format this year. Close friends and co-workers will be paying personal tribute to five individuals from the TV industry, including Jane Lynch, who will remember her friend and "Glee" co-star Cory Monteith; Edie Falco, who will remember "Sopranos" co-star James Gandolfini; Michael J. Fox who will pay tribute to "Family Ties" producer Gary David Goldberg; Rob Reiner will pay tribute to his long time "All in the Family" cast member Jean Stapleton; and Robin Williams will remember his friend and mentor Jonathan Winters ("Mork and Mindy").

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, deemed one of the most spectacular events in the entertainment industry, will air live on Philippine television on Velvet (SkyCable channel 53) on Monday (September 23) at 8:00 a.m., with an encore telecast at 8:00 p.m. and replays on Tuesday (September 24) at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday (September 28) at 9:00 p.m. For updates, follow @VelvetChannel on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/VelvetChannel.

The Power of Two (The Unbreakable Tour) features unbeatable duos

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Experience the Power of Two with sensational acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra and international singing discovery Charice! This September 28 marks another milestone in the history of Philippine concerts as two of the most brilliant singers known worldwide join together to create stunning music at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tagged “Charice and Aiza: The Power of Two (The Unbreakable Tour),” the concert is not just about two singers singing onstage, but empowering the music aficionados. Aiza and Charice are all set to provide audiences an unforgettable musical extravaganza.

Helping the two are exceptional duos that further proves that indeed Power of Two is a strong force, even in music. Power of Two is the first time that WilbrosLive is teaming-up with ETalent Entertainment for the production of the concert. Sharing Musical Director chores are gifted musicians Troy Laureta and Ria Osorio. Gloc-9 and Abra will perform as guests in the concert.

Aiza, who packed the Big Dome last year with her silver anniversary concert Bente Singko, returns to the Coliseum to exhibit her artistry as a young icon of the local music scene. She is expected to perform old and current hits, given her unique acoustic, heartfelt, sincere touch.

The acoustic singer has churned out numerous hits over the years – Pagdating Ng Panahon, Akala Mo, Pakisabi Na Lang, Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa, among others.

Charice, on the other hand, also returns to the Big Dome after her first solo concert at the Big Dome last year. The internet sensation has received international acclaims when she guested in international shows like The Ellen Degeneres Show and Oprah. She also toured with the David Foster and Friends. Charice released international hits like Pyramid and Reset.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Aiza and Charice and be part of concert music history at the Big Dome on September 28! 

Cheong-Kwan-Jang Korean Red Ginseng Store at SM City North EDSA

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Cheong-Kwan-Jang Korean Red Ginseng, well known with comprehensive ginseng products for your health and lifestyle, has opened  the latest branch held at SM City North EDSA last September 21, 2013.

The event is hosted by Sam Oh, guests Korean DJ Jinri Park  and PBB Houesemate Sam Pinto

Demonstration on how to prepare Korean Ginseng tea 

Sam Pinto 

An opening number was a Korean dance performance with a beautiful korean lady .

CKJ red ginseng is now available in more than 40 countries worldwide and has established a partnership with Richie Import & Export Trading Ltd Inc. brought the best quality product here in the Philippines.

Korean red ginseng extract made with original Korean red ginseng grown at Korean field, which has effects like immunity promotion, fast fatigue recovery, smooth-blood circulation and enhancing brain ability.

CKJ red ginseng by Korea Ginseng Corporation: Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) is the world's number one company in international Korean ginseng sales with a 70% market share and 21% of all health-supplement products in South Korea.

People say that ginseng grows by the sounds of wind, by water and with the help of human hands. KGC's mission is to maintain the pride of ginseng cultivation, a tradition that dates back over 2,000-years, by mastering traditional cultivation methods and improving on them for future generations.  

KGC is a global health food company providing the world's best ginseng to countries, including, the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam, and many more, expanding and strongly positioned as a global health-care company for the 21st century.

More photos Here.

Customers can only be assured they are buying authentic CKJ products. Visit the newly opened store at UG SM City Noth Edsa Annex.

Congratulations Cheong-Kwan-Jang  and more power!

Pampering myself with SPICE !

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Enjoy your wonderful world!

I'm living my life to the fullest! Everyone needs even little more pampering in our lives. Everyone likes to feel fresh and relax, to look good, attractive, and looking even more younger. And how? There are secrets of happiness I love doing in my life :

Spices are the secret to life’s simple joys, to children’s big smiles, and to a blissful romance.

We love going into salons when we want to relax,  get massage - for body,  feet, hands, scalp massage, and other benefits as well. These pampering ourself is so cool and helpful, such as stimulating blood flow and improving our hair health.

Pampering and indulging oneself in beauty and wellness is also no longer for the sake of being vain but truly embracing one’s beauty by enhancing it and taking care of it.

When I was invited to an opening of SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon, I said Yes! I want to pamper myself and to add spice to my life, to live a more fruitful and fulfilling life!

SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon last September 18, 2013, opened with blessing and ribbon cutting ceremonies.

SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon gave me Hair Keratin treatment, hair cut, and hair color with gloss treatment! It repairs my hair in a way that makes it healthier and more attractive, and will make the color last longer. I feel so fresh, so good and pampered! I also like my hair that I had definitely benefit from some extra nourishment and care.

SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon offers Keratin Treatment, Keratheraphy, Hair Cut, Hair Color, Gloss Treatment, Color Lock and Smooth, Permanent Blowdry, Extenso, Bodyscrub, Foot Spa and others.

SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon from Goldenorange and Spice Inc. shared to us about spice! Everybody needs some spice in their lives. Everybody knows the wonders and magic that spices can do to make dishes more palatable, to make drink concoctions more refreshing; and to make life worth living. Spices are the secret to life’s simple joys; to children’s big smiles; and to a blissful romance.

Goldenorange and Spice Inc. came into being when five distinct and creative individuals merged to form the corporation. These five persons of different interest, yet with a common background in people, business and spa and salon management collaborated to put up SPICE – Body Spa & Hair Salon.

These five distinct individuals contribute their skills and talent in the overall operation of the corporation. Each in his own way manages specific aspects of the SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon. Each with has own background in the General Operations, the Finance, the Human Resources Management, and the Customer Relations --- Together, they run the whole gamut of spa and salon management.

Goldenorange and Spice Inc. aims to provide the needs of its customers to address the aspect of their lives that need pampering and thus restore their general sense of well-being. Goldenorange and Spice Inc. Knows that Special care are needed to the People’s Individual needs to a Complete and Enervating body and hair concerns. Thus Goldenorange and Spice Inc. aim to provide a complete and personalized service to its customers.

Goldenorange and Spice Inc. aspire to be a reliable and progressive institution in body and hair care. It is a company that serves to address basic body, skin, and hair care in an environment that fosters good health excellence and beauty.

Like the Spices that flavour our dishes and drinks and our lives, Goldenorange and Spice Inc. will be the spice in our lives as it exists as a premiere centre of body and hair care management. It’ll offer different well-thought of services from body massage, skin care management, hair styles and care. Because we understands that to feel good, one must really feel good about one’s self before we can transmit this goodness to other people, to our work, our family, our dreams.

Thanks SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon for giving me special way of pampering my body and hair with SPICES! 

Here are some photos during my visit to SPICE Body Spa & Hair Salon:

Visit and experience spicy pampering at Spice Body Spa and Hair Salon located at M3 Mezzanine Floor FSS Bldg. 11  #18 Scout Tuason corner Scout Castor Barangay Laging Handa in Quezon City.

Check out for updates and promos at https://www.facebook.com/spice.bodyspa.hairsalon