The band you know. The story you don’t. Watch The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years

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The band you know. The story you don’t.  In 1962, four friends changed the world. 

To celebrate the release of new Beatles film ‘Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years’, Academy Award winning director, Ron Howard presents 'The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years', the highly anticipated documentary feature film about The Beatles’ phenomenal early career.

It will be featuring rare and unseen footage when they toured and captured the world’s acclaim. Watch the drama and history of the famous group - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.

Ron Howard’s authorized and highly anticipated documentary feature film about The Beatles’ phenomenal early career is set for a global theatrical release on September 2016.

The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years' , is based on the first part of The Beatles’ career (1962-1966) – the period in which they toured and captured the world’s acclaim. It will explore the band’s inner workings – how they made decisions, created their music and built their collective career together – all the while, exploring The Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities. It will focus on the time period from the early Beatles’ journey in the days of The Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966.

We all know the moment. February 9th, 1964, 8:12pm EST – after a brief commercial break, four young men from Liverpool step onto the Ed Sullivan stage, changing culture forever.

Seventy-three million people watched The Beatles perform that night, the largest audience in television history. It was an event that united a nation and signaled the birth of youth culture as we know it today. But while this single performance introduced The Beatles to America, what the band did next would introduce them to the entire world, permanently transforming the music industry and forever engraining them into the fabric of popular culture...

They went on tour.

By the time the band quit touring in August of 1966, they had performed 166 concerts in 15 countries and 90 cities around the world. The cultural phenomenon their touring helped create, known as "Beatlemania," was something the world had never seen before and, arguably, hasn't since. It was the first time much of the world felt truly unified – bound by aspiration and attitude, rather than divided by race, class, religion or nationality.

THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - THE TOURING YEARS will tell the story of the band's exceptional touring years – from the perspectives of the band, its world, the fans, and their world. It will examine the impact of those years on each of The Beatles – the toll that touring took on their relationships and the effect it had on their musical evolution, as well as the colossal boost the tours gave to their lifestyle and fame. But while the band created the spark, it was young people around the world who created the firestorm. The film will also explore the incomparable electricity between performer and audience that turned the music into a movement – a common experience into something sublime.

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Amaia offers fully furnished units at Skies Sta. Mesa

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CLC executives and Amaia (From L-R) CLCMV Business Development Head Fernando Pahati, CLCMV Vice President for Sales and Marketing Charles Lester Ching, CLCMV COO Charles Lincoln Ching, Amaia Project Development Head for Luzon Projects Joel Punzalan, and Amaia Project Development Manager for Metro Manila Projects Raizel Matibag were present during the contract signing last May 17. 

Amaia Land recently partnered with CLC Marketing Ventures (CLCMV) to offer fully furnished units at Skies Sta, Mesa, making the moving-in process more convenient and hassle-free for homeowners who do not have a lot of time in their hands. 

“These contemporary units are ideal for investors who plan to lease out homes—a very strategic income source,” Joel C. Punzalan, Project Development Head for Luzon Projects said. He also emphasized that the undertaking with CLCMV addresses the needs of clients who put a premium on time and mobility, like young professionals and newly-married couples who want a fresh start.

Amaia partners with CLCMV to offer fully-furnished homes to homeowners, assuring affordability and quality. CLCMV is well-known here and abroad for its furniture products and indoor and outdoor furnishings. 

Amaia Land asserts that its fully furnished homes are noted for both quality and affordability and that customers’ satisfaction remains the company’s main consideration. Model units may now be viewed at Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa.

Adhering to functional and contemporary design aesthetic, the fully furnished units come in either space saver or student pod options. Space saver units best suit start-up families and newly-weds, while student pod is ideal for college students who would want to live close to their schools to avoid having to hurdle the metro’s traffic. These ready-for-occupancy units feature amenities such as bed, toilet and bath and kitchen. 

The convenience offered by the fully furnished units is complemented by the building’s top-of-the-line features and amenities, such as retail outlets at the ground floor, multi-purpose halls, swimming pool, children’s play area, landscape gardens, CCTV, 24-hour security, and many more. 

The contract signing between Amaia Land and CLC Marketing Ventures which was held on May 17 at the was attended by Amaia and CLC executives, namely Amaia North GEO Head Joel Punzalan, Amaia North PD Manager Raizel Matibag, CLC’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing Charles Lincoln Ching, Chief Operating Officer Charles Lester Ching, and Business Development Head Fernando Pahati.

CLC manufactures and markets a wide variety of furniture products from home decors and interior architecture to hotel and other establishments’ indoor and outdoor furnishings. It has gained prominence here and abroad, having provided upscale Asian markets, most especially Japan, with high-quality and affordable products. 

For inquiries about Amaia properties, visit www.amaialand.com or www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand. 

PH scores high among Starters category of Global Connectivity Index ; Aspires to be in Adopters, Frontrunners

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Despite the absence of public investments in enhancing broadband access and speed, the Philippines scored high among Starters category of the Global Connectivity Index (GCI), published by Huawei Technologies, which measures how 50 nations are progressing with digital transformation using information and communications technology. Starters are countries in the early stage of ICT infrastructure build-out.

The Philippines garnered a score of 33, the highest score given among countries classified as Starters, which are economies with an average GDP of US$3,000 and have GCI range of 20-34. The country advanced two notches from its previous score in 2015 at 31. According to GCI, countries classified as Starters focus on increasing ICT supply to give more people access to the digital world.

According to the GCI report, economies classified as Starters show the following characteristics: ICT investment is less than 2 percent of GDP; E-commerce is low at US$5,000 per capita per year; and about 40% of the population uses the Internet. “Starters are not fully benefiting from the digital economy and its potential to raise incomes and overall quality of life. Policy makers need to ensure ICT maturity enters the second stage, Internet Innovation, so e-commerce can create economic growth. Faster broadband expansion is necessary to increase supply scores so that most businesses and citizens have affordable broadband access,” the report said.

To enter the next category called Adopters, Starters should adopt several strategies that include increase in ICT investment as a percentage of GDP to accelerate nationwide broadband coverage; reduce tariffs and provide subsidies for smartphones to get more smart devices into homes; start planning for high-speed broadband with 4G and fiber-to-the-home rollout.

Globe has been at the forefront of providing the digital lifestyle for Filipinos. The company persistently called on the government to help develop broadband access by investing in internet infrastructure in rural and far-flung areas. Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu has emphasized that broadband development is particularly relevant in communities where even basic infrastructure services such as roads and bridges are lacking, pointing out that broadband access creates significant impact on the development of marginal areas as this allows the community to conduct business with people all over the world, get information on education, health and government services. According to Cu, mobile operators like Globe are unable to deploy infrastructure in rural areas due to business viability issues. He said the government should build infrastructure, such as submarine cables, and then rent these facilities out to telco operators instead.

He stressed the entire country would not be able to optimize the benefits of broadband connectivity unless the government is willing to invest in developing internet infrastructure in “missionary routes”. Globe itself launched early this year a nationwide infrastructure program that would enhance the country's internet experience within homes and across businesses.

The company has already invested $2.2 billion since 2011 to build a modern network and IT infrastructure. For 2016, bulk of its $750 million capital expenditure will be devoted in expanding network capacities with the additional frequencies that it gained access to from the sellout of San Miguel’s telco assets. The company is also aggressively investing in the deployment of a nationwide fiber optic cable system.

In the GCI report, Adopters are rated higher. These are economies with average GDP of US$15,000 and with GCI score ranging between35-55. Countries in this group see the biggestGDP growth from GCI. Their focus is on increasing ICT demand to facilitate industry digitization and high-quality economic growth. Asian countries under the Adopters category include China and Malaysia both with a GCI score of 44 and Thailand with 37. 

Meanwhile, Frontrunners are countries with average GDP of US$50,000 and GCI score ranging from 56-85. These nations are mainly developed economies and they continually boost user experience, and use big data analytics and IoT to develop a smarter, more efficient society. United States lead the Frontrunners with a GCI score of 74, followed by Singapore with a GCI score 72 and Sweden at 70.

To improve their GCI scores, all governments should lead by example in digital transformation for enterprises and citizens, and increase spending on ICT infrastructure to benefit the public. Also, countries need to introduce and train a skilled ICT workforce to unleash the full potential of a digital economy and should partner with more stakeholders to lay a solid digital foundation, encourage cross-domain cooperation, and collaborate with the private sector and financial institutions like the World Bank to create an ecosystem for digital transformation. “Starters need to worry about broadening access. Adopters need to raise the quality of that access, and Frontrunners need to increase the business value created by access,” the report said.

According to the GCI report, the global digital economy has emerged as an unstoppable giant that’s growing at 10% or more than triple the rate of overall global economic growth. The worldwide digital economy generated US$24 trillion in e-commerce in 2015 and accounted for 30 percent of all global transactions. Such transactions were on 2.5 billion smart devices spread among the world’s 7.4 billion people. 

(To view complete report, please see http://www.huawei.com/ minisite/gci/en/index.html).

Haier : Washing machines made for every family

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Fully Automatic top load washers let you spend more time with family

Aside from being tedious, laundry work takes precious time away from the things that matter most—family.

This is true, even with a washing machine. Many modern homes still use a two-tub semi-automatic washing machine with a washer separate from the spin dryer. While the dryer adds efficiency, the process of waiting for the wash to end then transferring wet and heavy clothes to the dryer can interrupt chores as well as quality time. The process doubles with more clothes to wash.

This is what larger capacities, a single tub for washing and drying, and fully automatic operation aim to address. Fully automatic top load washing machines offer such advantages to lessen strain and add comfort to doing laundry. All you have to do is toss your laundry in and pick your wash and dry settings. You then get to have more time to do other household work, as well as have fun with your loved ones.

“Running the household and taking care of the family takes a lot of multitasking skills, and that is what our appliances can help us,” said Marvin Fetilo, Haier Philippines’ Product Manager for washing machines. “Fully automatic top load washing machines redefine your washing experience so you exert less effort, worry less about your family’s clothes, and do more with your time.”

Haier’s fully automatic top load washing machines combine the best of technology and design so that doing the laundry becomes effortless and efficient. On top of this, you get to spend more quality time with yourself and your family.

Efficient and versatile

Top load washers from Haier come with eight washing programs and ten water levels to accommodate the type and volume of your laundry. The time delay function further lets you soak your clothes for a specified period of time before starting the wash cycle.

Compared to semi-automatic units, Haier’s washing machines clean more clothes with an 8kg to 10kg capacity, making them ideal for an entire household’s dirty laundry. They also use a double-pole stainless-steel basket to match the washer’s high-speed spins and powerful Storm Wash cleaning capacity.

Each washer is designed with a Tub Dry feature that dries the inner and outer tub to prevent mildew growth, as well as a filter to keep laundry smooth and lint-free. The machine’s pulsator also provides garments with an even wash without being rough or taking up space unlike agitators in other washing machines.

“The cleanliness of your clothes matters a lot to your family’s hygiene, as well as to the impression you make on other people,” Fetilo said. “The right washing machine helps you create a smarter home that enhances your family’s health and lifestyle,” he added.

Haier’s top loading washers are available at Robinsons stores nationwide.

The suggested retail price of the HWM80–P1201 unit is P13,998, while the HWM100–P1201 unit is P15,998. Both models come with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

For more information, please visit www.haier.com/ph/.

About Haier Philippines

As a global leader in home appliance products and services, Haier puts importance on innovating and creating first-class products that go beyond customer expectations. Haier is about inspiring Filipino families to live life on a higher standard through its energy-efficient, user-friendly, and environmentally conscious home appliances. For more information, visit the website <http://www.haier.com/ph> or connect on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/Haier.Philippines>.

About Haier Group

Since its founding in 1984, the Haier Group has remained committed to creating and innovating first-class products that go beyond customer expectations. Haier is about inspiring Filipino families to live life on a higher standard through its energy-efficient, user-friendly, and environmentally conscious home appliances. Originally a small collectively owned manufacturing plant on the verge of bankruptcy, it has now grown into an international group with more than 70,000 employees worldwide. Realizing a US $32.09 billion with a profit of US $2.4 billion turnover in 2014, has been selected as one of the world’s Top 10 innovative companies according to a People’s Daily Online report issued by the USA Newsweek website, and has been recognized as the World’s No. 1 Home Appliance Brand for the seventh year in a row by Euromonitor since 2009.

#BrevillelizeYourBakingExperience : Chef Edward's Matcha Cheesecake Recipe

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MATCHA GREEN TEA CHEESECAKE By: Chef Edward Mateo

Craving for something uniquely sweet? Try this Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake by Chef Edward Mateo. Chef Edward’s Matcha Green Tea cheesecake combined the richness and exquisite flavors as you will enjoy.

                                                    Chef Edward's Matcha Cheesecake Recipe 

                                                     https://youtu.be/bkuz1SXnYdE

MATCHA GREEN TEA CHEESECAKE 

By: Chef Edward Mateo

For the crust:

1 cup crushed grahams

2 tbsp sugar

¼ cup melted butter

For the cream cheese batter:

500g cream cheese

225g heavy cream

1 cup refined sugar

2 pcs large egg

2 tbsp matcha green tea powder

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Procedure:

Preheat the Breville Smart Oven™ at 150C.

In a separate bowl, mix all ingredients for the crust until 

well-combined.

Press the crumb mixture over the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan wrapped in foil.

Using the Breville Scraper Mixer Pro™ and the Scraper Beater attachment, cream the cream cheese and matcha green tea powder until smooth. 

Add only half of the cream and mix until smooth.

Add the other half and mix again until you have a smooth, creamy mixture.

With the mixer on light mixing speed, beat in the eggs one at a time. Wait until the previous egg is just barely mixed into the matter before adding the next one. 

Mix in the sugar and flour for about 1 minute until incorporated. 

Pour the mixture over the pan and spread it into an even layer against the sides of the pan.

Bake using bain marie method for about 1 hr and 30 mins. 

Once baked, cool for 2-3 hours.

Add decorations as desired.

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