BATMAN: The Dark Knight Rises

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. 

Getting the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. 

For a time being, the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. 

Anne Hathaway reinvents Selina Kyla aka Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

BATMAN: The Dark Knight Rises

Showing in all cinemas nationwide today July, 19, 2012 under Warner Bros. Pictures.

MTRCB Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 2 Hours and 45 Minutes 

Directed By: Christopher Nolan (The Prestige, Inception, Memento) 

Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman.

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SEA AIR Seat Sale Period from July 19 to 25, 2012

Domestic Flights

• Sale Period is from July 19 to 25, 2012.
• Clark to Kalibo for P499
• Manila to Kalibo (Boracay) for P595 Flight Starts August 4
• Manila to Tacloban for P430 Flight Starts August 1
• Manila to Puerto Princesa for P452 Flight Starts August 3
• Manila to Cebu for P119 Flight Starts July 31
• Manila to Iloilo for P399 Flight Starts August 2
• Manila to Bacolod for P499 Flight Starts August 20
• Manila to Davao for P649 Flight Starts August 18
• For Clark Flights, Travel Period starts on July 19, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
• For Manila Flights, Travel Period starts on their Flight Start Date until March 31, 2013.

International Flights

• Clark to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for P649
• Clark to Hong Kong for P1,199
• Clark to Bangkok, Thailand for P1,999
• Clark to Singapore for P2,100
• Travel Period: July 19, 2012 to March 31, 2013

• Sale Tickets are Non-Refundable, Non-Reroutable, Non-Transferable, Upgradeable with fare difference and upgrading fee, and Rebookable if more than 3 days before flight subject to a fee plus fare difference (if any), less than 3 days to 45 minutes before flight subject to a fee plus fare difference (if any), less than 45 minutes before flight, considered as lost ticket (forfeited)
• Not applicable to Student and Senior Citizen discount.
• Limited Seats only. Terms and Conditions Apply. 

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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! 

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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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