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GARY Valenciano closes 2011 with his pure energy as he frontlines Eastwood City’s countdown to 2012 on Dec. 31 (Saturday) in a grand musical event that will happen at Eastwood Mall Open Park.

2011 proved to be a very fruitful and blessed year for Gary V as he scored numerous victories both here and abroad.

For the past year, Gary V has once again conquered the hearts of his fans around the world in his successful trips to Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, USA, and Canada. It should be noted that Gary is the only Filipino artist along with sons Paolo and Gabriel – Paolo a rising singer (tapped to frontline Rivermaya in select concerts this year) and Gab being an award-winning dancer and record producer – who performed in the 50th anniversary live concert of CBN in Virginia Beach, USA.

Here in the Philippines, it can be recalled that Gary opened the year with a record breaking concert to launch his new fragrance line with Aficionado in “1@11″ with Charice Pempengco, performing to a mammoth 60,000 crowd.

Gary’s CD “Replay” under Universal Records was awarded a Platinum Record Award for its outstanding sales while his “With Love, Gary Valenciano” CD under Star Records – a compilation of the movie and teleserye theme songs he performed and recorded over the years – has currently reached Gold status.

Aside from inspiring the nation every week and leading the party on “ASAP Rocks,” he had a TV special which marked his 28th anniversary in the business. The special is a spin-off of his successful “With Love” CD and it was directed by Johnny Manahan. “With Love, Gary Valenciano” had such positive feedback that ABS-CBN replayed in on MYX five times.

From his much talked about and stirring rendition of the theme song of the hit soap “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” Gary was once again chosen to perform the theme song of the upcoming soap “Walang Hanggan.”

Another notable milestone that happened this year is the recent alliance that Gary V forged with M Lhuillier.

He was also honored by Anak TV Seal as he was awarded its coveted Hall of Fame Award for consistently landing on the Top Five slots of the child-friendly television personality survey for the last seven years. Gary capped his humanitarian activities for the year with UNICEF in their recent trip to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan to reach out to the victims of typhoon Sendong.

The New Year’s countdown in Eastwood culminates Gary’s artistic odyssey for 2011. The show kicks off at 6p.m. with performances by The Dawn, Amber Davis, Urbanation, Philippine All-Stars, and Billy Crawford. The main event features Gary with Paolo Valenciano, Adlib Dancers and Gabriel Valenciano, with Mon Faustino as Gary’s Musical Director.

Fans and music aficionados can look forward to an unforgettable evening of pure energy with Gary V as he dishes out his greatest hits culled from his catalogue of multi-platinum albums as well as some of today’s hottest chart-toppers, and homegrown favorites while they all party and welcome the arrival of the New Year!

“2011 is truly a great year! There are so many things to be thnkful for. I have been blessed with a very good year and I am looking forward to a bigger and brighter 2012,” says Gary.

For 2012, Gary V fans can look forward to a new full-length studio album, more innovative and energy-packed concerts, and possibly his much-awaited comeback to the silver screen in a full-length feature film.

“I believe that anything can happen and I am very excited with all the great and wonderful possibilities that are in store for us in 2012! I am geared up to face 2012 and see what The Lord has in store for all of us,” says Gary.

Are you the type of person who always wanted to take some pictures and at the same time want to capture every moment in a video?

Recently, Nikon and Electroworld launched Nikon 1 system with their sleek J1 and V1 camera. 

J1 small sensor mirrorless camera ismore compact, less expensive model in the line up and, like the V1, features Hybrid autofocus (combining phase detection and contrast detection AF) that allows the camera to shoot at up to 10 frames-per-second with autofocus. The J1 has only an electronic shutter, limiting sync speed to 1/60th of a second but allowing shutter speeds of up to 1/16000th of a second. It’s built around a 1″ type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) 10MP CMOS sensor, giving a 2.7x crop, which Nikon is calling ‘CX’ format. Like the V1, it can shoot 1080i60 video. The J1 kit with 10-30mm (27-81mm equiv). It’s fastest and easy to use.

One of the feature in J1 that I really like is Motion Snapshot. With Motion Snapshot, there’s a new approach to capturing images that will dramatically alter the way we perceive digital photography. By selecting the Motion Snapshot icon from the Mode Dial at the back of the camera, consumers can capture fleeting moments with staggering depth and emotion like never before. The result unites a frozen still image with a slow-motion movement set to a built-in audio soundtrack to create a portrayal of an occurrence with maximum impact. With Motion Snapshot, users are now able to relive memories in stunning detail, as real movement and depth are included in the image. Motion Snapshot provides a way to once again experience someone’s hair flowing in the breeze or relaxing scenes like waves crashing or rustling leaves that evoke an emotional response.

With its interchangeable lenses that features new technologies aimed at creating better pictures, easier. Nikon’s new Smart Photo Selector feature strives to deliver a perfect image every time. When a “can’t miss” photo opportunity arises, users can switch to the Smart Photo Selector mode which uses the camera’s pre-cache to start shooting and storing images. All of these images are analyzed within the camera, and the best photo is selected based on a number of factors including exposure, focus and advanced facial recognition. While the camera suggests the best image, five frames are recorded, providing the user a choice of their favorite photo. What’s more,  J1 also includes favorite core Nikon technologies, such as Active D-lighting, Auto Scene Selector and Picture Controls.

Specs for J1

V1 is enthusiast small sensor mirrorless camera. Built around what the company is calling a ‘CX’ format 10MP CMOS sensors, the cameras is part of the company’s new Nikon 1 line. The V1 is intended as the higher-end model in the lineup and features magnesium alloy construction and a 1.4M dot electronic viewfinder. It also has an accessory port allowing the connection of the SB-N5 mini speedlight or GP-N100 GPS unit. Unlike the J1, it can switch between mechanical and electronic shutter. In common with the J1, in can shoot 1080i60 or 1080p30 video and combines phase detection and contrast detection autofocus, in movie shooting or 10fps continuous bursts. The 1″ type sensor (13.2mm x 8.8mm) gives a 2.7x crop. The V1 kit with 10-30mm (27-81mm equiv.) 

What’s make it different from J1? They have the same revolutionary sensor mirroless camera. The new Nikon 1 system is a completely original concept, engineered specifically to strike the ultimate balance of performance, intuitive simplicity and portability to chronicle life like never before. This breakthrough platform lays the foundation for future technologies, and the Nikon 1 system has been created for the consumer who wants to capture, share and connect to life. The fully electronic lens system enables the camera to keep pace with an active lifestyle and delivers amazing images and Full HD 1080p movies to connect with friends and family. Whether it’s a spontaneous outing or a planned trek abroad, the versatility of interchangeable lenses in a convenient form factor will allow a consumer to take the camera with them wherever life leads.

     Specs for V1

And if you’re into photography, two-thumbs up with J1 and V1. 

Whether for the young, the young at heart or those who simply want to have a good time, Sony Philippines introduces the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) software title “NBA 2K12,” the perfect gift this Christmas season.

With over 5 million copies sold worldwide and over 20 Sports Game of the Year awarded last year, “NBA 2K12” is back with PS3™ and bigger than ever, providing fans with the opportunity they’ve always dreamed of –  the game that will end the debate, now on the world’s most popular console.

Which team will reign supreme?  Who is the all-time best player? Featuring NBA’s Greatest 15 legendary players such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Dr. J, one can now relive some of NBA’s most celebrated careers and rivalries, painstakingly recreated in historical detail. Along with innovative gameplay features such as Total Shot Stick Control and a NEW Post Game System, “NBA 2K12” puts fans center court of an unprecedented basketball experience.

The PlayStation®3 “NBA 2K12” will be sold at a suggested retail price of PHP 2,799 while “NBA 2K12 – PlayStation®3 Bundle Pack” will also become available at a suggested retail price of PHP 19,798 for the HDD 320GB model. The bundle pack will include the PS3™ computer entertainment system in HDD 320GB, the “NBA 2K12”PS3™ software title and an HDMI A/V cable.

Adding to the NBA2K12 excitement by giving fans the chance to play with their friends is the NBA2K12 Bundle Pack which consists of PS3™ computer entertainment system in HDD 320GB, the “NBA 2K12”PS3™ software title and an extra DUALSHOCK® Controller at a suggested retail price of 21,599.

Finally, the complete every individual’s basketball experience this holiday season, Sony also introduces “NBA 2K12 PlayStation®Move Entry Pack” which include a PlayStation

   Apple on Monday announced that customers have downloaded apps from the Mac App Store more than 100 million times.

   The Mac App Store opened for business just eleven months ago with more than 1000 apps, inspired by the tremendous success of the iOS App Store that preceded it. That first App Store now boasts more than half a million apps;

   Apple is less specific on the size of the Mac App Store, saying only that it offers “thousands of free and paid apps.” The contrast between the stores’ volume is clear—the iOS App Store achieved 1.5 billion downloads in its first year.
  Based on the 100 million downloads, Apple claims that the Mac App Store has become the world’s largest and fasting growing PC software store. In its press release announcing the milestone, Apple includes Mac App Store praise from developers like Autodesk, Pixelmator, and algoriddim.
   Late last week, Apple revealed what it considers to be the best Mac App Store apps of 2011.
   Buoyed by both the Mac App Store’s success and its increasing focus on security, Apple informed developers earlier this year about stricter sandboxing requirements coming to the store in March 2012; some developers remain wary about the coming change. One thing’s certain, though: If the Mac   App Store continues to boast such impressive download numbers, it will remain an exceedingly important part of the Mac software ecosystem.

Mahalaga ang sapatos dahil ito ang nagsisilbing proteksyon ng ating mga paa laban sa anumang disgrasya.

Malaya tayong nakakalakad at nakakatakbo sa kalsada kung may suot tayong sapatos. Kapag tayo ay naka sapatos makakaiwas tayo sa mga bubog, pako at mga bagay na maaring makasugat sa ating mga paa.

Pero ano nga bang klaseng sapatos ang kakaiba?

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Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited’s 13 official housemates were finally revealed last night (October 29), but the biggest shock was the new look of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) house.

Completely different from previous seasons, the housemates entered a PBB house reminiscent of slum settlements. According to Kuya, they will have to live like the 15 million Filipinos living in shanties and in very poor conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

When you plan to have a business small or big, you will probably need a website wherein you put all the business information for your potential customers.

More and more customers goes online to search for their needs so it is important to at least know what category best describes your business.

Major online directories are superpages, yellowbook and yahoo directory. It is important that you will be seen on the first page of their search on each site.

You also have to submit your website to search engines like google , aol and yahoo for you to gain high visibility.

Above all you will need a web hosting for all the files that you will be uploading.

So here are the different types of web hosting:

Cheap Web Hosting  for Individuals

Virtual Private Server for Small Businesses

Dedicated Servers  for Enterprises

It’s hard nowadays we need to take care of our health. Now you get sick because it’s unpredictable, and no one can tell when sickness does come. Mostly you have no time to consult a doctor and you need to buy medicine right ahead because you have so much work to do. Well you can rely to online prescriptions, however you should remember the following:

• Confess your symptoms to an expert physician
• Tell what medicines you’ve taken before
• Know how much does it cost
• How long you’ve been sick
• Tell if you can absorb food or not
• Weigh in and give out the updates
• Make sure to give out your vital signs such as oxygen level, temperature and blood pressure.

Canada drugs provides safety and quality, of course that is what kind of service you would want to have with your trusted paharmacy. Not only you save time but you also increase your savings without sacrificing buying over the counter medicines.

Buying over the counter drugs you save time and money.
And the best thing you can do in preparation for any sickness is get generic products, buy nexium and have stocked medicines. Anytime sickness will come you’ll have it cured ahead of time.

Tunog Natin this October 21 – An Original Pilipino Music Concert Series!

This legs line up consist of Jaya, Noel Cabangon, Myrus, Techy Romantics, Letter Day Story, MCoy Fundales, Tricia Garcia, Moonstar 88, Franco, and Miguel Escueta.

Catch them perform live on October 21, 7:30PM at the Bonifacio Global City.
Bring the pinoy urban community because it’s a free event.

In celebration of promoting Original Pinoy Music!