Antonio Banderas Struggles to Win Back Melanie Griffith

"Remember, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness."

Antonio Banderas is allegedly desperate to keep his marriage with Melanie Griffith intact after reports of his infidelity took their toll. A number of recent reports have claimed that Banderas has been unfaithful to his wife of 15 years. Amongst other incidents, the actor was allegedly spotted kissing another woman while vacationing in Cancun. Melanie Griffith's initial response was "BoyfriEND, girlfriEND, friEND, everything has an end, except for family," the star posted online, according to Celeb Dirty Laundry.

"Antonio has been desperately trying to win Melanie's trust back," a source reported to RadarOnline on Tuesday. "He has been doing everything in his power to revive the romance -- flowers, sweet-talking on the phone, and extravagant gifts -- because he realizes that she is close to her breaking point." Proof of her breaking point came last week when the star was photographed out and about in town without wearing her wedding ring.

Men should behave and should be a one man-woman so their marriage would never be in danger.

A descent woman should never enter into a relationship with a married man.

A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. -Robert Benchley

NRCE 2012:Taking Customer Experience to New Heights

What: 21st National Retail Conference 

When: August 9, 10, 2012

Where: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Oh, la la! Good News to all entrepreneurs! The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) highlights why shopping is more fun in the Philippines during its 21st National Retail Conference (NRCE) and Stores Asia Expo.

This 2-day conference and exhibit is usually attended by over 800 retail owners, suppliers, CEOs, and top level executives.

For this year, NRCE invites experts from the retail industry and other related sectors to cover relevant aspects of retailing.

NRCE, the country's biggest retail industry event, joined forces with the government's  It's More Fun in the Philippines campaign, as it invites tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez to speak on the campaign's synergy with retail industry growth and more fun shopping experience.

Adding to the prestige of the event is Coca Cola’s President and CEO William Schultz who will be the keynote speaker on the opening day of the conference. Coca Cola, which celebrates its centennial year this year is among the well-loved brands in the Philippines. Coca Cola’s participation in this year’s NRCE is expected to further elevate the “fun” aspect of the conference as the brand celebrates “100 Year of Happiness”.

This year’s NRCE highlights are strategies for driving growth and customer engagement.

How to register:

To register simply download and fill up the form here!

Note:
To avail of the Early Bird Rate, check payment should be SENT to the PRA office (Unit 2610 Jollibee Plaza, Emerald Ave., Pasig City) OR DEPOSITED to PRA Acct.: Banco de Oro – SM Mega B Branch. S/A No. 2800-373-09 ( pls. Fax Deposit Slip w/ your Company Name to PRA). We regret that we cannot pick up checks.

PLS. make checks payable to PHILIPPINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION INC.

YOUR LEARNING INVESTMENT: (includes meals and kit bags, handouts)

	PRA MEMBER	NON-MEMBER	FOREIGN DELEGATES
EARLY BIRD (paid on or before July 15)	P 5,995.00	P 6,995.00	USD 170.00
REGULAR RATE (after July 15)	P 6,995.00	P 7,995.00	USD 200.00
ON-SITE	P 7.995.00	P 8, 995.00	USD 250.00

*School facutly (with meals)- Php 4,000
*Students (no meal)- Php 2,000
20 students registered per school- Free 1 faculty

• Additional 5% discount for 5 or more participants from the same company
• Cancellations received in writing at least 2 weeks before the event will be subject to 50% refund
• Replacements are welcome but must be advised to the Secretariat at least 1 week before the conference
• *Must provide copy of valid school id and faculty id upon registration to avail the special rate

The topic that interest me the most in this upcoming NRCE 2012 Conference Program is Harnessing the Power of Digital Marketing and Online Commerce for Retail Growth. As everyone knows we are in the Digital Age. Most of my peers don't buy newspaper or watch TV anymore.  My friends read the news online and watch you tube instead. They always sign in and read news feeds from their Facebook walls. 

This could only mean one thing. Establishments in order to keep up with the times must put up an online presence.

Nowadays, it is common to find establishments with a fan page at Facebook. You are not "in" if you don't have fan page or a domain which will make your store's online presence stronger.

There's plenty of room for improvements in the retail sector in the Philippines. In the future, I would be thrilled to see and use the innovative NFC( Near-Field Communication) card to pay for food and transportation purchases. I like how fast and easy the retail transaction using NFC cards like the card that was introduced to the market by a fast food chain, very similar to Hong Kong's Octopus Card, and the Top Up Card of Singapore. A customer just need to tap their cards and voila, the transaction was done already.


So don't be left behind! Harness the power of Digital Media today!

Video of Libyan Strongman Muammar Gaddafi's Violent Death

Don't click if you have a weak heart.

Questions remained over the manner of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi's death after he was captured, mauled and then wounded. The video shows a wounded Gaddafi still alive while fleeing the coastal town. He later died from gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen, and his body was taken to the rebel stronghold of Misrata.

When I saw this video. I think my heart melted. Maybe Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi's committed abuses during his term in Libya but I think no human being deserves a violent death. 

They say it is a tooth for a tooth an eye for an eye. But then again, we should not condone violence. Every human being deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

In the video, you will see the once-feared Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's turning his head from side to side as if saying he don't want to go out of the vehicle maybe for fear that Libyan people would again maul him.

A new You Tube version was uploaded recently showing Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi's violent death last October.

WANTED BENCH MALE AND FEMALE MODELS

Do you have what it takes to be a model?

Join The Bench 2012 Denim & Underwear Show Go See!

What: Male and Female models wanted at The Bench 2012 Denim & Underwear Show Go See 

When: July 22, 2012

Where: Happening at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong

Rules to live by:

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Female Minimum Height: 5'7"
• Male Minimum Height: 5'10"
• Bring your Resume and One (1) Headshot (Photo of yourself)
• With or without Portfolio, just go for it!

Chosen ones will join the 2012 Denim & Underwear Show on September 13 and 14, 2012 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

EAT BULAGA! INDONESIA

Congratulations to EAT BULAGA! INDONESIA! The first ever international Franchise of Eat Bulaga. Yes, ka berks! The longest-running variety show in the Philippines premiered in Indonesia last July 16, 2012 at around 4 p.m. over Surya Citra Televisi or SCTV. Here are some video clips that went viral.

Sosyal na ang Pinoy inaangkat na ang ating TV show! Unlike before na tayo ang umaangkat mula Korea, ng telenovela!

More power to Eat Bulaga Philippines! 

OPENING THEME

PINOY HENYO ERR...INDONESIA'S GENIUS

JUAN FOR ALL


JOSE,WALLY AND PAOLO COUNTERPARTS

FREE JAMBA JUICE SMOOTHIES:Join and Win

FREE JAMBA JUICE SMOOTHIES:Join and Win

Guimaras National Mango Research Institute gets five pesos from Jamba Juice Philippines for every cup you order on Jamba Juice' Four Featured Smoothies that incorporate Guimaras Mangoes, arguably the best in the world!

The Four Featured Mango Smoothies are the following:

1.  Mango-a-go-go
2.  Peach Perfection
3.  Mega Mango
4.  Five Fruit Frenzy.

Jamba Juice Philippines, with the support of Jamba Juice CEO James D. White, has forged a partnership with the Bureau of Plant Industry-Guimaras National Mango Research and Development Center (BPI-GNMRDC). They are currently working together to support the local industry and the community that cultivate what most likely is the best mango in the world.


So to those fitness buff out there! You could include drinking the 4 Featured Smoothies to your advocacy. It is not only your body that became fit but also the mangoes in Guimaras, right? Gimme 5 for Guimaras buddy!

Since Jamba Juice has a very good advocacy we decided to try the Four Featured Smoothies at one of their branches. 


Here are the pictures of what we bought:

 

                 Five Fruit Frenzy                              Mega Mango                           Peach Perfection

My brother www.yummy-tales.blogspot.com had for himself Five Fruit Frenzy. His girlfriend www.beyondbento.blogspot.com had Mega Mango. We shared Peach Perfection. And last but not the least Mango-a-go-go for me.

I really really love the smoothies most especially the Mango-a-go-go! Blended to perfection it so delicious!

Go Check out those Four Featured Smoothies drinks at any Jamba Juice Store Locations below:

• Fort Bonifacio
• Mall of Asia 
• Alabang Town Center

Added Bonus: Travel on a Shoestring is giving away to Seven (7) Lucky Individuals 2  Smoothies each. The lucky winners will get to enjoy with their date or family any two of the Four Featured Mango Smoothies at Jamba Juice. To be claimed and use on July 20, 2012 only. Please don't join if you can't make it on the 20th so I could give the slot to other people. Thank you!

Namaste!

God bless and smile!

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UNIQLO AIRism Sale!

We all have heard, saw and even some of you had witness UNIQLO's successful grand opening where huge crowds of avid shoppers wanted to get inside the very first UNIQLO store in the Philippines. Yes, we are all curious, what is so special about Uniqlo that everybody went gaga over it! 

I remember my friend Joyce who shop nothing but Uniqlo when she went to Japan. And then again another friend, earlier this year A & and her friend B stayed in HK for 4 days and 3 nights and they did nothing but to shop at Uniqlo Hongkong.

So when Uniqlo opened its door at SM MOA I was so curious as to why everybody loves Uniqlo. My friend S spent a whole day buying UNIQLO items on its first day of opening here in the Philippines

I learned that UNIQLO offers new conventional wisdom to Filipinos regarding what to wear when it’s hot, and it’s not “Remove clothes” but it’s actually about “Putting on AIRism”.

UNIQLO announces today to Filipinos its most recent promo offer for its “AIRism” inner wear line. This means we are in a new age where clothes are getting innovative. And for me, that is good news!

UNIQLO offers new conventional wisdom for hot summer by “AIRism” on SALE!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s try “AIRism” !

From July 13 up to July 19, 2012 only, UNIQLO products like the AIRism V-Neck Shirt for Men (Regular Price P590) and the AIRism Camisole for Women (Regular Price P590) can be purchased at a really affordable price of P490.

What is AIRism?

“AIRism” is a brand of the functional inner and outer garment line by UNIQLO. Made of breathable “cupro fibers” from Japanese manufacturers Asahi Kasei and micro nylon by Toray Industries, these fiber types possess the unique ability to release heat and to remove moisture and perspiration. AIRism also provides the wearer with utmost comfort despite the heat and humidity, and a soft, soothing feeling that’s light as air. It’s as if you’re wearing nothing—and yet look and feel great.

I would love to try this AIRism!

The AIRism V-Neck T-Shirt for Men is UNIQLO’s popular line of light, cool and comfortable innerwear. It is very light and has ultra-fine fibers that feel soft and smooth on the skin. The special fabric also stretches to fit snugly to the body and quickly absorbs perspiration and neutralizes body odors, so you feel dry and refreshed throughout the day.

The AIRism Camisole for Women also has ultra-fine fibers that are soft, smooth and cool on the skin. It is made of stretchable materials for that body-hugging fit and has air-conditioning and heat-release properties, where each fiber -removes moisture (perspiration) and heat from the body to keep the body dry and feel comfortable.

UNIQLO is a global apparel brand known for its “MADE FOR ALL” philosophy where people express themselves through its unique, yet high quality and fully functional clothing line.

The first UNIQLO store in the Philippines, located at the 2nd Floor, Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, opened last June 15, 2012. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Today's Special Offer:
AIRIsm for Men and Women
July 13-19, 2012

W's AIRism shorts
Promo Price : P290
Regular Price: P390

W's AIRism bra sleeveless top
Promo Price : P790
Regular Price: P990

W's AIRism camisole
Promo Price : P490
Regular Price: P590

W's AIRism bra camisole
Promo Price : P790
Regular Price: P990

W's AIRism scoop neck T shirt(S)
Promo Price : P490
Regular Price: P590

W's AIRism UV cut crew neck T-shir(L)
Promo Price : P590
Regular Price: P790

W's AIRism padded camisole
Promo Price : P590
Regular Price: P790

W's AIRism padded bra camisole
Promo Price : P790
Regular Price: P990

For more product option, please see this link
http://www.uniqlo.com/ph/product/women/loungewearunderwear/airism

AIRism V neck s/slv T shirt
Promo Price: P490
RegularPrice: P590

AIRism dry boxer briefs
Promo Price: P490
RegularPrice: P590

AIRism boxer briefs
Promo Price: P490
RegularPrice:P590

AIRism dry crew neck S/Slv T shirt
Promo Price: P490
RegularPrice: P590

AIRism sleeveless T shirt
Promo Price: P490
RegularPrice: P590

Per DTI NCER Permit # A1-0536 Series of 2012

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under five brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, g.u., Princesse tam.tam, Theory, and UNIQLO. With global sales of 820 billion yen for the 2011 fiscal year ending August 31, 2011, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retail company and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

Today UNIQLO has more than 1,100 stores worldwide, namely in the U.S., U.K, France, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Korea, as well as Japan. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world’s most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a truly global brand. UNIQLO operates an integrated business model under which it designs, manufactures, markets, and sells high-quality, casual apparel in line with its ‘Made for All’ philosophy.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, FR is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

For more information about UNIQLO and other FR group companies, please visit www.uniqlo.com or www.fastretailing.com. 

P.S. Some of this item may no longer be available kindly check with the staff of Uniqlo.

I am not in any way connected with UNIQLO. I would want for myself an AIRism! Ha ha ha! Yes, my birthday is coming up! 

ACER PHILIPPINES PROMO: Tweet and Win Tickets to the DARK KNIGHT RISES

ACER PHILIPPINES PROMO: Tweet and Win Tickets to the DARK KNIGHT RISES

 

Open to all Filipino residents in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao. Other Filipinos who lives in another city could join but they have to pay for their own transportation. :-)

Wooooooooooooot! Mga ka Tweeter! Rejoice and Join!

I can't believe the luck of the Pinoys! Acer Phils. launches Twitter campaign for “The Dark Knight Rises”.

All you have to do is Tweet and get a chance to win special premiere tickets to one of the most awaited movie blockbusters of the year—“The Dark Knight Rises.”

This latest movie is labeled as the epic conclusion to the “Dark Knight” film series of director Christopher Nolan, which started with “Batman Begins” back in 2005 and “The Dark Knight” in 2008.

Acer Philippines, Inc., the local office of one of the world’s most trusted computer brands, is happy to announce that it will give away movie tickets to Manila, Cebu and Davao residents.  

What:   “The Dark Knight Rises” premiere 
When:  July 19, 2012 
Where: Glorietta in Manila and at SM Cebu and Abreeza Mall in Davao on July 20, 2012. Screening starts at 7PM.

Mechanics:

1. Participants just need to follow the Acer Philippines Twitter account by tagging (@AcerPhils) and hashtag #BahalaNaSiBatman to be able to join the raffle and win tickets. Only one entry per person is allowed and can win only one pair of tickets. 
2. After following the Acer Philippines Twitter account, simply tweet a message relating to Acer Philippines and “The Dark Knight Rises” movie to be able to qualify. 
3. In their tweet, users should indicate their location. For example, tweeters from Manila should indicate “#MNL” while for Cebu, it’s “#CBU” and “#DVO” for Davao. Followers will then be contacted by the agency for complete registration details.

There will be Twenty Five (25) pairs of tickets up for grabs for lucky tweeters in Manila, Cebu and Davao.  Promo will run from July 12 until July 16.

Visit the Acer Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AcerPH) or Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) for more details.

About Acer

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has broken barriers between people and technology, enabling users to explore, create and grow. Acer ranks No. 2 for notebook PCs globally (Gartner data 2011). The Acer Group employs 8,000 people across the globe, and revenues for 2011 reached US$15.7 billion. 

Acer’s channel business model is instrumental to the company's success, while its multi-brand approach integrates Acer, Gateway, and Packard Bell brands in worldwide markets. Acer designs environmentally friendly products and, with its vendors, has established a green supply chain. 

Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement. That includes supporting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Olympic Games. 
More information is at www.acer-group.com.