Samsung 3D LED Monitor : The New Level of Entertainment

Samsung has always been known for being innovative. A leader in consumer electronics and information technology, they always have something new and latest to offer  

To adapt to the modern era of entertainment, they launch the recent innovation with regards to the 3D LED Monitor.

Together with other blogger, we were given a chance to get a glimpse firsthand of their latest product. Held at the Peninsula Suite at Manila Peninsula, the unveiling of Samsung SyncMaster SA950 was an event worth attending. 

Samsung SyncMaster SA950

DJ Mia Bayuga - Host

 

I know most of us have experience the 3D in Movie Theater, with the 3D glass and all. Now wit the new Samsung 3D Led monitors, you have the same experience. The only difference, you do it on your own home.

The people behind  Samsung

 For your question, as to how can this be, here are some technical backgrounds for you.

Samsung adopted the 3D HyperReal Engine, enabling monitors to produce vivid 3D images without dizziness (that’s good news to me).

The new product is equipped with Ultra Clear Panel which enhances color contrast for sharper images. With built in emitter and 3D active glasses, images will appear more vibrant and brighter  Its wide range of inputs, from AV content to 3D connectivity such as Display Port, HDMI and DVI, will facilitate the monitor to be more compatible in enhancing users’ experience.

At the push of a button, Samsung 3D Converter transforms users’ favorite 3D photos, movies or games from 2D to 3D images. And with the 3D visual adjustment feature, users can even customize the 3D experience to match their particular needs. It will be a different level of visual comfort.

There’s so much for you to love like

• It’s elegant design and smart features ( so slim )
• With its Eco light sensor, your electrical bills will surely benefit
• Zero-bright spot with 3 yrs warranty
• Diversified “Magic” functions : Magic Angle, Magic Color, Magic Bright

Samsung SyncMaster LT23A350

Another first was also launch Samsung SyncMaster LT23A350 Monitor which has an internal HDTV receiver. It adopts Samsung full HD (1920 x 1080) monitor, providing 250cd/m2 brightness and Mega DCR technology. Hence, image quality is more distinctive and HD motion videos will not be blurred, users can then enjoy the seamless details and realistic images.

Samsung SyncMaster supports Dolby Digital and SRS TheaterSound that brings users extraordinary audio experience. The monitor has an internal HDTV receiver which provides digital TV functions such as TV shows guide, auto-channel search and etc. It satisfies users who prefer both high quality monitor and digital TV functionality. Samsung SyncMaster also features Picture-In-Picture which allows users to experience both computer screen and TV show at the same time.

Having the right brand for the right 3D LCD Monitor is an experience you cannot let just pass by.  Have your own one right now.

 Special Thanks to Ria Hazel of Sugarsmile

Kapamilya Gold " Reputasyon"

I was at the ABS-CBN compound last Tuesday, to be a part of the press conference and thanksgiving of their newest Kapamilya Gold “Reputasyon” which start airing last Monday.

Together with almost the entire cast, Cristine Reyes assured us that, she is ready to put her reputation on the line for this new show. “Itataya ko po ang reputasyon ko, maganda po talaga ang kwento nitong bagong show naming. Pinagisipan po ng mabuti at pinaghandaan po n gaming mga manunulat at produksyon.”; how that for a statement.

India Night Free Special Performance

I love to be attend events and for my friends out there, blogger or not, but do want to join, here’s something you might want to check out.

July 16 - India Night Performance at Dusit Hotel, 630pm.


For those interested to attend the Travelife India Night Free Special Performance on July 16, Saturday, at 630 PM at the Dusit Thani. The performers are among the top classical dancers in India and they are visiting the Philippines just to perform at the Travelife events. This will be a lively evening of world-class dancing, and a great way to experience more of Indian culture.

Travelife Magazine and Dusit Thani Manila decided to offer this free performance as a way of providing everyone with an opportunity to experience the magic of travel and a taste of the exotic. They believe that coming into contact with other cultures is a wonderful education that broadens the horizons.
To gain entrance to this free performance, please contact Bernice or Rachel at the Travelife office. They will email you an e-ticket which you must print out and show at the entrance, just for control purposes. We need to know we have seats for everyone!

Speaking of seats, they still have a few more seats left. So please help us spread the word about this free performance. You will absolutely love it. And we don't think such a performance will come to Manila again for a very long time. Please take advantage of this opportunity!

Best regards from all of TRAVELIFE Magazine
The Philippines' leading travel & lifestyle publication

TO GET YOUR COMPLIMENTARY E-TICKET:
Tel 813-8400/ 892-2620
travelife@travelife.biz

Share Your Coffee Moment Photo Contest from Figaro

In appreciation of Figaro Coffee Company to their loyal customers, a contest is now brewing at the moment. Dubbed as “SHARE YOUR COFFEE MOMENT” PHOTO CONTEST .They would love see you hangout and enjoy your favorite Figaro drink with five (5) of your friends for FREE!

Figaro : Coffee or Herbal Blend Tea Anyone

When I mention Figaro, You’ll definitely say coffee right. Well think again, for I recently attended the launching of Figaro’s HERBAL Blend. It was a new experience to be able to be the first to taste the proudly Filipino herbal tea. Together with other bloggers and tea enthusiast, four different herbal blends were given to us for tasting. It a first of its kind, for a prestigious and glamorous coffee shop to serve a drink intended for health reason

Pinoy now a day are health conscious and drinking teas becoming popular to all of us.

Introducing the four herbal blends.

My cup of FIGARO Banaba Blend

I don’t want to sound bias but I really love this blend, Figaro BANABA Blend, it’s a tea infused with tarragon, anise and grapes. Other believe that it have a cleansing power that aides in lowering the blood sugar level of diabetic persons.  The dried leaves and roots of are suggested to people with kidney problems and good in helping wounds for easy recovery. Tarragon was a usual ingredient with regards to French cooking. The sweet spice of Tarragon and anise with the fruity grapes in dried Banaba leaves create a perfect taste to cap off that exhausting day.

Next in line, Figaro SAMBONG Blend is a combination of basil and lemon which by the way is effective in dissolving kidney stone. Sambong leaves and roots when dried and mad into tea is popular among elders who seek for herbal medicines to treat colds, sinuses and migraines. The aroma of Sambong Blends infused with the fragrant basil and the tanginess of lemon creates relaxing and soothing experiences with a distinct common juice taste and was truly enjoyable to sip in.

Figaro LAGUNDI blend is a cup of hot tea infused with mint and orange believed to be an effective treatment for common cough, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and phryngitis. The mix of orange and min to the dried lagundi leaves create a refreshing and comforting experience who need healing from cough. For extra energy, the minty and fruity taste of Lagundi is the tea for you.

For those who happen to know Ernie Baron, he believes that there’s a cure for all ailments and it’s no other than Pito Pito. Figaro PITO PITO Blend believes that this tea infused with Dill and Mango is the blend for us. Combination of several dried herbs and plants like alga, banana, bananas, panda and mange with half a teaspoon each of anise and cilantro will be truly a treat for us.

Don’t just take my word for it, why not try the Figaro Herbal blends on your nearest Figaro Coffee Company and let this four Herbal blends teas your blues and stress away.

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20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo at SMX

Going to exhibit has always been a passion of mine. With the work that I have, purchasing and selling, it’s a plus to attend this one roof exhibit of association that helps consumer like me to maximize my effort and time .
Being a businesswoman myself, I would love to be hear the seminar that will be given by Antonio Aquino. Hoping that it will  help me reinvent and learn strategies to upgrade the standard of my business. Having the right tool and marketing skills will definitely alleviate  me boost my business. Being a prominent figure in marketing excellence, his multitude of effective marketing strategies will definitely transform my small business into a large scale one. The conference and expo promises to feature some of the big names in the industry that had made a name for themselves for doing something extra ordinary in their life and industry that they are associated.
This coming August 11 to 12, the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) brings the biggest yet Retail Conference and Expo in the country as it holds the 20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo(NRCE) this 2011 at the SMX Convention Center.

Maven : The Newest Glam Magazine of ABS-CBN Publishing

“It got something of everything, and everything of something”. What a fine way of launching the newest glam magazine of ABS-CBN Publishing.

MAVEN was officially launched recently at a party held in Opus, Resorts World, Pasay City. Editor in Chief Nana who was so cute in her Toto embodied what the magazine was all about. Nana, said that the main goal and vision of the magazine was to make the reader dazzle. Dazzle, like a maven who is all knowing and confident as well.” It’s everything I see myself to be. With its creative standpoint and fresh new perspective, Maven has become my number one magazine for recommendation.”

Georgina Wilson, Maven’s first cover girl graced the event and was thankful to everyone for the positive reviews of the maiden issue even though it tackle the difficult but real issues of sex, dating and friendship

The night was a gathering of glamorous and fashionista personalities which gave way to the awarding of some prizes to the MAVEN of the night. I was a social gathering that was well attended and organized.  The interest of the magazine gives the magic of recommendation.

The bi-monthly glossy magazine July-August 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

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Watson's Sweet and Sinless Dessert Cook-Off

WATSON Pharmacy recently held the pre-judging event at the Nestle Office of all the ten participants who was able to qualify for the Sweet and Sinless Dessert Challenge last July 9, 2011

Know for beauty, Watson Pharmacy want to promote health by launching the event that would focus on campaign with regards to anti-diabetic related product. We all know that one of the food that diabetic person avoid are dessert. Using Nestle’ Nutren and Goldilocks, each participants was able to create dessert that are delicious and yet healthy. Chef from Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) served as judges. This gives way to a new lifestyle that every person could enjoy.

Everyone is invited to witness the announcement of winner on July 30, 2011 at the Atrium of SM Megamall.

 

The Participant

The winners will receive the following prizes

Grand Prize:

P50, 000 cash

Overnight stay for (2) at The Peninsula Manila Hotel with free breakfast

Omron Hem7111

Accucheck Performa Kit

Moulinex Slushy Maker

Gift Packs from Goldilocks and Nutren

Recipe to be featured in Watsons Cookbook

Prizes for the 1st to 3rd runners up:

1st P20, 000

2nd P15, 000

3rd P10, 000

Plus the following for all runners up:

Omron Digital Pedometer

Accucheck Active Kit

Moulinex Blender

Gift Packs from Goldilocks and Nutren

The Participants

To all the participant, good luck 

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Aljur Abrenica for Century Tuna Hotdog : Di na ko BABY

Being a mom, it is my responsibility to make sure that I provide nutritious and healthy food to my children. To make sure that they get the nutrition they need, I make sure that I prepare their baon. The problem that I usually encounter was the viand. The usual dish always compromise of rice and fried dish. I just have to content myself with fried pork or chicken but then, I have this feeling that it’s not enough. My son EJ usually asks for hotdog for baon, with rice or sandwich. It was always at the top of the grocery list but giving in to his lambing give me a not so good feeling.

Luck came at my side when Century Canning Corporation came up with a new product endorse by Aljur Abrenica (Machete) at the Outback in Glorietta. I know for a fact that century canned tuna was nutritious and healthy for its Omega 3 DHA and Aljhur was known for having a healthy lifestyle to maintain his physique. With combine forces, they were able to pursue me to try the latest innovation when it comes to hotdog. The new Century Tuna Healthylicious Hotdog, the all time favorite hotdog with the healthy goodness of tuna.

Now a day, we have to be health conscious.  I believe now, I can give my son EJ his favorite baon and at the same time feel contented for the nutrition that comes along with it.

Food Trip Galore at Manila Ocean Park

Once again, Manila Ocean Park will give its client and supporters an event of a lifetime.

Get ready to FOOD TRIP! MANILA’S BIGGEST FOOD FEST ever to hit Manila Ocean Park this September! The country’s only themed integrated resort destination suddenly becomes host to a rare gastronomic fete of popular Filipino dishes, grilled entrees, special delicacies, baked goodies, juices, drinks and more. The Manila Ocean Park open grounds (North side) will serve as venue to an array of delectable food booth offerings from various exhibitors, highlight of which is the traditional Filipino favourite roasted pork (lechon) and even street food varieties.

Foodies will also be treated to a town fiesta-like ambiance with marching bands, ati-atihan folk dances and the Higantes (paper mache giants) for color and gaiety. There will also be the traditional Filipino games and activities like the pabitin, palayok and agawang buko. All these food, music and festivities happening in one colourful weekend on September 2, 3 and 4, 2011!

Food Warrior

Be hailed as the ultimate food champion in the Food Warrior eating challenge. 100 participants can take part in this one of a kind competition and only one winner will emerge. A downloadable application form will be posted in Manila Ocean Park website soon. Exciting prizes are up for grabs!

Battle of the Bands

Listen to the most promising musical bands in the metro today for two consecutive nights in Battle of the Bands. Live music will surely get everyone in the mood to party.

Culinary Contests

Attention to all culinary and HRM students, this is your chance to show off your campus pride.

Flair Tending competition is open to groups with a maximum of 15 members. The Cupcake Makingcontest is composed of five maximum participants per group. Registration forms will be made available through the MOP website.

FOOD TRIP! Manila's Biggest Food Fest will happen on September 2 to 4 at Manila Ocean Park open grounds. For sponsorships, contest and booth inquiries, please call 567-7777 loc. 153. Manila Ocean Park is located at the back of Qurino Grandstand. Visit www.manilaoceanpark.com for details.

My Thai Kingdom at Marriot Manila

I love thai food,  and luck might be on my side for Marriot Manila brings to Manila the Flavors of Thailand for the whole month of July

It was like I was at the  land of smiles  Being a  a foodie adventure r, I love to try the  Thai’s historic Kingdom through its gastronomic treasures. We were welcome by  everyone at Marriott Cafe’s second round of exhilarating food festival in cooperation with Thai Airways and The Royal Thai Embassy-- Thai Kingdom Come! 

 Hailing to the country’s modern Bangkok and traditional Thailand , do check out this year’s unique twist on Thai flavors for dinner. Explore its five distinct blends of basic tastes that make each dish a sensual explosion—sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and sometimes bitter.

Perking  up the dining experience with no less than JW Marriott Thanatorn Krobsuay, the certified Thai cuisine expert to head the kitchen team once more. Considered as one of the most luxurious Marriott hotel brands, let chef Thanatorn take everyone to a uniquely crafted JW Marriott experience through his award-winning Thai cuisines.

Chef Neng and Chef Man

This is his second comeback and do expect that his dish is a palate 

tickling sensation filled with exquisite flavors. This year is an extra special recourse of Thai treat as another JW Marriott chef is coming in to double up the feast:  27 year oldSutthipong Sirikanchittawon, one of the certified Thai food ambassadors of JW Marriott Bangkok’s Marriott Café.

For only P1750 net, start it light and healthy with Thai’s most refreshing salad sensations, specially the most popular Thai papaya salad. Take your pick from grilled shrimps, beef, or chicken as toppings commingled with the tangy sweet lime--certified tasty but not heavy for the tummy.  

Evoke the sentimental feel of Thailand and delve into its time-honored curry dishes at the pot station for massaman curry with braised chicken.  This special curry paste made of coconut milk, bay leaves, cinnamon, palm sugar, fish sauce and tamarind is deemed to be one of the earliest Thai recipes. Another popular version is the green curry with chicken and sweet basil, rightfully known for its flavorful chilly sauce made of green pepper simmered with eggplant and thinly-sliced chicken pieces. I just sit back and savor the lovely Thai flavors only these dishes can give.   

The spread is also filled with Thai’s classic favorites, such as pad thai, deep fried spring rolls, stir fried prawns in sweet and sour vegetables, and tom yam goong. For dessert, I tried  the exotic foytong which are fascinating sweet strands of sugar and egg yolk flavored with rose water.  

Stretching a five-star experience at the cozy Marriott Café is an equally inviting Western and Asian selections from appetizer to dessert.  I swing by to these sections for more elaborate food choices that was surely worth trying.   

If you want to bee an ace in the kitchen and cook up some exquisite Thai cuisine right at your very own home table. Learn basic 3-course Thai food on July 12 and 19 with JW Marriott sous chef Thanatorn Krobsuay for only P1, 000 net. Not only it’s an affordable kitchen shindig but a great way to hook up with other excited gourmands too! Relax some more and do visit the Quan Spa for a holistic Thai foot massage for only P1650 net.   

 

What’s more? If you revisit the historic Thailand for free as Marriott Manila gives all diners a chance to win three days and two nights stay in one of the Marriott properties in Bangkok .   

Thai will be done! Whether it’s a celebration for the family or simply about to embark another wonderful 6 more months of 2011, If I were you,  mark a special day this July for a truly worth relishing dinner experience only at Marriott Manila.

Experience and learn  thai cooking  with Chef Neng and Chef Man

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 Marriot Manila made sure that you'll come back for more.

For inquiries or reservations, call Marriott Café at 988-9999.

Chefs on Parade at SM Hypermart MOA

SM Hypermart always find ways to show how they appreciated the loyalty of their customers.

In celebration of their 10^th year anniversary, SM Hypermart once again held series of cooking demos dubbed as Chef on Parade all over the country.

Last week, SM Hypermart in MOA held its first series of cooking demo for the delight of customer’s goers.  Chef Deejay presented 3 dishes for pasta and rice using Clara Ole Products.  It was a day of learning and Clara Ole and SM Hyermart makes sure that everyone had a good time. Some of the guest who participated in the question and answer portion take home gift packs courtesy of SM Hypermart andClara Ole. Everyone enjoy a free taste of the sumptuous recipe