Alagang Super Mom Kid got talent!

 Mom and kid tandems showed off their creative talents in a free cookie and cupcake workshop sponsored by Bisolvon at Marta's Cake Serendra last August 7.  The event served as introduction to Bisolvon's Alagang SuperMom Kid Promo.

From August 8 to October 8, 2010, SuperMoms are invited to share photos of their child's various talents and achievements in sports, arts, music, academics and other activities by simply uploading a photo in Bisolvon's Alagang Supermom Website.

 

For more information on Bisolvon and the promo,

visit www.alagangsupermom.com.ph

Cougar Fashion

Jules Cobb (Courtney Cox) discovers that 40 is the new 20 in the TV series Cougar Town. Laugh at every episode as Jules, a feisty 40-year old single mom tries to balance motherhood while enjoying her cougarness at the same time. Check out her fashion and follow her journey as she gets back on her feet on Cougar Town, airs every Monday at 8:30 p.m. on Star World.

- Sassy office couture. A Versace floral print belted dress for a fashionable first-day impression.

- Easy glam. A pendant necklace will make this maroon halter gown stand out.

- Take out the trash in style. A mini gray halter dress for a comfy day-out with friends.

- Looo-king Gooood! Give a more stylish twist to the ‘70s tie-dye with this plunging printed dress.

- Rocker chic. Cook up that biker chick look, but make sure to soften with delicate gold neckpieces.

- Cha-cha-cha. Flaming orange asymmetrical dress paired with chunky open-toed heels makes for a good dance partner at the nearest club.

- Yabba dabba doo! A printed halter dress goes well with this white-stones necklace ala Wilma Flintstone.

Star Movies offers an exciting mix of the best films from around the world

SUNDAY MEGAMOVIE
STAR MOVIES offers an exciting mix of the best films from around the world. Gain access to an array of international blockbusters and Hollywood epics, providing non-stop drama, action, adventure, suspense, comedy, classic westerns and romantic tearjerkers.

Premieres Sun, 1 Aug @ 9pm
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN
Starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams
Directed by Shawn Levy

Night has fallen upon the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The guides have gone home, the lights are out, the school kids are tucked in their beds - yet something incredible is stirring as former night guard Larry Daley (Stiller) finds himself lured into his biggest, most imagination-boggling adventure yet in which history truly comes alive. In this second installment of the Night at the Museum saga, Larry faces a battle so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world's largest museum. Now, Larry must try to save his formerly inanimate friends from what could be their last stand amid the wonders of the Smithsonian, all of which, from the famous paintings on the walls to the rocket ships in the halls, suddenly have a mind of their own.

Premieres Sun, 8 Aug @ 9pm
CITY OF EMBER
Starring Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway
Directed by Gil Kenan

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights - underground. Built as a refuge for humanity and powered by a massive generator, this city will only sustain for 200 years. But as the generator starts to fail, the dazzling lights of Ember begin to flicker and fade. Two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever.


Premieres Sun, 15 Aug @ 9pm
DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION
Starring Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat and Emmy Rossum
Directed by James Wong

Dragonball Evolution is the long-awaited, live-action motion picture based on the popular Japanese manga created by Akira Toriyama.

Justin Chatwin stars as the heroic Goku, a powerful warrior who protects the Earth from an endless stream of rogues bent on dominating the Universe and controlling mystical objects - Dragonballs. Throughout his quest he gets help from Bulma (Rossum), a beautiful woman intent on retrieving the mystical Dragonballs for her own reasons; Chi Chi (Jamie Chung), a young martial artist who captures Goku's eye; and Roshi (Chow), the Master who guides Goku on the young man's epic quest to save the Earth from the forces of darkness.

Premieres Sun, 22 Aug @ 9pm
HANNAH MONTANA THE MOVIE
Starring Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus and Lucas Till
Directed by Peter Chelsom

In this big-screen feature, Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) struggles to juggle school, friends and her secret pop-star persona. And when Hannah Montana’s soaring popularity threatens to take over her life, she just might let it. So her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) takes the teen home to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of reality, kicking off an adventure filled with the kind of fun, laughter and romance even Hannah Montana couldn’t imagine.


Premieres Sun, 29 Aug @ 9pm
STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI
Starring Kristen Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough and Robin Shou
Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak

In this action-packed big screen translation of the iconic videogame "Street Fighter", female fighter Chun-Li (Kreuk) embarks on a quest for justice. Powerful forces are converging on the streets of Bangkok. There are warriors, some of whom possess extraordinary abilities, all of whom are determined to see their side prevail. Some fight for justice; the others for unlimited power. Now, they are preparing for the ultimate battle — of terror versus beauty, light versus darkness, and good versus evil.


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LUNCH PASS
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Starting in August, STAR Movies presents viewers with a LUNCH PASS! Every day at 12:30pm, take a break and serve up lunch with your favourite movie! This month, the lunch line-up includes blockbuster hits guaranteed to keep you entertained including The Day The Earth Stood Still, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Bangkok Dangerous, Die Hard, Max Payne, Race to Witch Mountain, There’s Something About Mary, Valkyrie and more!



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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH ON STAR MOVIES
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Mon, Aug 02 @ 4pm
CAPTAIN MIKE ACROSS AMERICA
Starring Michael Moore
Directed by Michael Moore

Opinionated documentary filmmaker Michael Moore takes an up-close look at the political leanings of college students in George W. Bush-era America with this effort shot during Moore's 60-city college campus tour in the months leading up to the 2004 election.

Mon, Aug 02 @ 9pm
NOBEL SON
Starring Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Danny DeVito and Eliza Dushku
Directed by Randall Miller

Barkley Michaelsen (Greenberg) is a college student living under the shadow of his monstrous, arrogant father, Eli (Rickman), who has just been awarded the Nobel Prize for chemistry. As for Barkley, on the night that he goes home with a sultry poet named City Hall (Dushku), his life takes an unexpected turn for the dangerous. Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the two million in Nobel prize money. When Eli refuses to pay, a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge begins.

Tue, Aug 03 @ 7:20pm
GENOVA
Starring Colin Firth, Catherine Keener and Willa Holland
Directed by Michael Winterbottom

In the wake of a family tragedy, an English ex-patriot living in the United States decides to relocate himself and his daughters to Italy, only to discover that tragedy may have followed them overseas when the youngest girl proves unable to move past her acute emotional pain.

Wed, Aug 04 @ 7:15pm
FRANKLYN
Starring Ryan Phillipe, Eva Green and Sam Riley
Directed by Gerald McMorrow

Franklyn is a psychological sci-fi drama set between contemporary London and the dystrophic Meanwhile City, where the separation between church and state has been obliterated to make way for a religion-dominated society. As atheist vigilante Jonathan Preest (Phillippe) prepares to seek revenge against Meanwhile City's powerful leader Emilia (Green), who finds her cynicism and depression accelerated by the difficult relationship she shares with her mother. Meanwhile, sensitive Milo (Riley) attempts to recover from a recent heartache, just as deeply religious Peter (Bernard Hill) arrives in London to search for his missing son, a haunted Gulf War veteran.

Wed, Aug 04 @ 10:55pm
STIR OF ECHOS: THE HOMECOMING
Starring Rob Lowe, Marnie McPhail and Ben Lewis
Directed by Ernie Barbarash

Upon returning home from the line of duty, National Guard Captain Ted Cogan (Lowe) thought his life would go back to normal, until he started seeing visions of a group of innocent bystanders he inadvertently killed in Iraq. With his family on the brink of destruction, Ted turns to a psychic that aids him in understanding what needs to be done to put these restless souls at peace - even if it means giving up his own life.

Thu, Aug 05 @ 00:30
ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED AND DESIRED
Directed by Maria Zenovich

Marina Zenovich's award-winning documentary examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

Thu, Aug 05 @ 21:00
THE HURRICANE
Starring Denzel Washington, Dan Hedaya and Vicellous Shannon
Directed by Norman Jewison

In June 1966, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (Washington) was a strong contender for the middleweight boxing title. When three people were murdered in a New Jersey bar, Carter's dreams were destroyed. Driving home from a nearby club, Carter was erroneously arrested for the murders and sentenced to serve three life terms in prison.

Several years later, Carter's published memoir, The 16th Round, inspired a Brooklyn teenager (Shannon) and three Canadian activists (Deborah Unger, John Hannah, Liev Schreiber), who believed in the truth, join forces with Carter to prove his innocence. Their extraordinary efforts, commitment and love ultimately secured his release, leaving "Hurricane" to sum up his 20 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit by simply stating, "Hate got me into this place, love got me out".

Fri, Aug 06 @ 9pm
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR
Starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale
Directed by Kenny Ortega

In High School Musical 3: Senior Year, high school seniors Troy (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens) face the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High’s talented ensemble.

Tue, Aug 10 @ 4:10pm
NOT FORGOTTEN
Starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega and Michael DeLorenzo
Directed by Dror Soref

Soon after exchanging wedding vows with his second wife, a haunted man becomes obsessed with discovering the true fate of the missing daughter from his first marriage. Later, when the man and his new wife consult with a mystic, it quickly becomes apparent that some things are better left forgotten. With the help of a sheriff and two FBI agents, Jack searches the seedy underbelly of Mexico City for his daughter and discovers that there's no escape from his past.

Thu, Aug 12 @ 9pm
YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Starring Mickey Rourke, Ariane and John Lone
Directed by Michael Cimino

When a prominent businessman-mob leader in Chinatown is assassinated by a member of a Chinese youth gang, Vietnam vet and highly decorated cop Stanley White (Rourke) is assigned to Chinatown and ordered to clean up the gang problem. White soon realizes that the teenage hoodlums are under the control of an ambitious young crime boss, Joey Tai (Lone). White becomes obsessed with destroying Tai. Prone to breaking rules and unlikely to make compromises, White goes after his target, vowing to spare nothing and nobody, including himself.

Fri, Aug 13 @ 4:20pm
BIRDS OF AMERICA
Starring Matthew Perry, Hilary Swank, Ginnifer Goodwin and Lauren Graham
Directed by Craig Lucas

Morrie (Perry), who gave up most of his youth raising his younger siblings, Jay (Ben Foster) and Ida (Goodwin), after their father's death, now lives in an idyllic home with his wife, Betty (Graham). Ida has become a promiscuous and perpetually broke artist while Jay is a recluse who frequently conducts antisocial experiments. While it's been quite a while since the siblings have all been together, the childhood dynamics quickly return when Ida comes knocking at the exact moment Jay goes supernova. As neurosis and instability suddenly cascades through their home, Morrie and Betty suddenly find their delicate attempts to secure Morrie's work tenure washed down the drain right while he attempts to make amends for the trouble his free-spirited brother and sister cause about town.

Sat, Aug 14 @ 9pm
DIE HARD
Starring Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia and Alan Rickman
Directed by John McTiernan

The action-packed classic follows New York cop John McClane (Willis), who has just arrived in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to reunite with his career-driven wife, Holly (Bedelia). At Holly’s Christmas party, a group of German terrorists, led by Hans Gruber (Rickman), enter the building and take everyone hostage in hopes of stealing the millions in negotiable bearer bonds that are in the safe. Now it’s up to John to rescue his wife and the hostages.

Sat, Aug 21 @ 9pm
DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER
Starring Bruce Willis, Dennis Franz and John Amos
Directed by Renny Harlin

In this sequel to the classic action movie, renegade commandos seize a major international airport to rescue a drug lord from extradition. Detective John McClane (Willis), there to meet his wife, must battle incompetent airport security, gung-ho anti-terrorist squads and a deadly winter snowstorm to break the terrorist's grip before his wife's plane runs out of fuel. Once again McClane finds himself deep in a terrorist plot that only he can prevent.

Fri, Aug 20 @ 9pm ♥ Can't wait to see this movie again! ♥
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY
Starring Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller
Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly

There's something about Mary (Diaz) that still bewitches Ted (Stiller). Although he hasn't seen her in over a decade, since his prom-night date with her ended in disaster, his heart still flutters at the memory of her. Still crazy about her after all these years, and curious to know her whereabouts, he hires private eye Pat Healy (Dillon) to track her down in Miami.

The 1st ELEMENTS National Songwriting Camp

As its first offering, 7101 Music Nation presents “The 1st ELEMENTS National Songwriting Camp” to be held on November 14-18, 2010 in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Set against Dumaguete's beautiful beaches and rain forests, Elements aims to gather aspiring and professional songwriters from various disciplines and provide them with a venue to learn, collaborate, interact, and create music in a natural setting.

For five days, more than two dozen respected and renowned Artists and practitioners from the Philippine music industry will come to share their talents and experiences through case studies, interactive outdoor sessions, music games, group activities, and one-on-one consultations. A total of sixty (60) aspirants will be accepted to be the first batch of ELEMENTS participants. There are Twenty (20) slots each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao that will be made available. The process of selection will be through online application and live auditions. It will be handled and overseen by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and his working team of distinguished songwriters.

The application period is from July 20 to August 15, 2010. The final list of participants will be announced on September 22, 2010. All news, information, and updates can be accessed through the official camp website at http://www.7101musicnation.com.ph.

The 5-day workshop will present modules on Musikang Pinoy: History 101, Basic Music Creation, Lyrics, Beyond Music and Words, Commercial Music Structures, The Music Producer, Publishing & New Business Trends, Music & Technology, Music Videos & Production and Music & Inspiration. Speakers, Lecturers, and Team Facilitators include such luminaries as Jim Paredes, South Border's Jay Durias, Side A's Joey Benin, Joey Ayala, Noel Cabangon, Gary Granada, Gary Valenciano, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Gabby Alipe of Urbandub, Sponge Cola's Yael Yuzon, Jonathan Manalo, Jungee Marcelo, Trina Belamide, and many more.

Visit http://www.7101musicnation.com.ph/home

Growers advocates a cleaner and a healthier lifestyle

 with Blaire - at the start of the race

Professional and amateur runners, eager to help promote a healthy lifestyle, gathered as early as 5:30 a.m. to run in the 3K, 5K, and 10K races at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus in Quezon City, to take part in the first ever Growers NutriBar Hip 2B Fit Fun Run. A special 3K parent-child race was also held.

Presented by Growers NutriBar in cooperation with the UP Mountaineers, the race will benefit the UP Padyak project which promotes biking within the UP Diliman campus as a means of transportation to promote health and fitness and lessen the dependence on fossil fuel-driven vehicles.

Growers NutriBar donated bike racks to be installed around the campus where UP Padyak members can safely park their single-speed cruiser bikes. Each rack can securely accommodate cable-locked bikes.

     NutriBar is a healthy snack buddy available in choco chips, apple & cinnamon and peanut butter flavors.

The winners of the races in 3k, 5k, and 10k category are as follows:

10k male:

First place: Jujet de Asis    31:32

Second place: Rafael Poliquit Jr.  31:40

Third place: Desaminto Bernardo Jr. 31:41

10k female:

First place: Luisa Raterta   37:38

Second place: Dalyn Carmen   39:31

Third place: Mirasol Abad   40:06

5k male:

First place: Wenlie Maulas  16:54

Second place: Ramie Lacson  17:04

Third place: Robino Javier  17:15

5k female:

First place: Josie Malacad  21:36

Second place: Michelle De Vera  21:49

Third place: Adjene Delos Santos  22:20

3k male:

First place: Jerald de Asis  9:42

Second place: Jan Derek Amarante  9:44

Third place: Joma Bongcales  9:47

3k female:

First place: Nancy Pelaro  10:05

Second place: Cristine Delfin  11:23

Third place: Trishia Ramirez  12:42

3k parent-child:

First place: Laurimar Diaz  13:51

Second place: Jonathan Galo  14:32

Third place: Rogelio Dela Fuente  15:21

 

Prizes for each category:

10k:

First place: P7, 000 and a medal

Second place: P5, 000 and a medal

Third place: P3, 000 and a medal

5k:

First place: P5, 000 and a medal

Second place: P3, 000 and a medal

Third place: P1, 000 and a medal

3k:

First place: P3, 000 and a medal

Second place: P2, 000 and a medal

Third place: P1, 000 and a medal

3k (parent-child):

First place: P3, 000 and a medal

Second place: P2, 000 and a medal

Third place: P1, 000 and a medal

NutriBar Hip 2b Fit Fun Run 2010

Another fun run with a cause!!!  We'll join this event on July 11, 2010, Sunday at 5:30 am (UP Film Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City)


Here's a copy of the invite:


“NutriBar Hip 2b Fit Fun Run 2010”



Come and be a part of the Growers’ Nutribar Hip 2b Fit Fun Run 2010 and support the UP Mountaineers and the UP Padyak Project Foundation.



The UP Padyak Project Foundation promotes a healthier, cleaner and environment-friendly lifestyle through its bicycle rental scheme for UP students and faculty members.



Nutribar will be donating bike racks that will be stationed all over the campus, where students and faculty members can safely park their UP Padyak bicycles.

Celebrate the Gran Via Centenary

If you happen to travel to Madrid and time is not a luxury for you, then the best place for you to stay is a cozy hotel in the most prominent street in all of Madrid, Gran Via. And if you’ve already made arrangements of going there this year, you’re lucky because Gran Via is celebrating its 100 years anniversary.




The Madrid Tourist Board has included the celebration of the Gran Via in its guided tours program, which also provides decent background information on buildings and sites within the Gran Via. The most recent celebration Madrid for the renowned destination was held on April 11 at the Plaza del Callao. The feast was a special treat prepared by the City of Madrid, as well as the the Friends of Gran Vía and the Association of Shopkeepers of Calles Preciados, Carmen, Arenal and adjoining streets (APRECA). The city dedicated a cake filled with a hundred candles commemorating the street’s birthday celebration.



Your temporary residence

A great place to stay in Gran Via is at the Emperador Hotel Madrid, situated right in the middle between Plaza de España and Plaza del Callao. Guests can view premier sights of Madrid such as the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral from its roof deck swimming pool. From here, you also have a better look at the winged ornaments on the apexes of nearby buildings. These figures, symbolizing victory, are used not just in the buildings along Gran Via, but throughout Madrid as well.



But regardless of your choice of hotel, the beauty of staying in the Gran Via is that everything else is simply a short walk away. For such a grand street, street traffic is very light, which makes going around a lot more pleasurable.



Now, after 100 years of constant change, there are literally hundreds of places to go, things to do, food to delight on, clothes to try out, performances to catch, and movie premieres to watch. However, one should try not to be so overwhelmed with Gran Via as to miss out a few of the essential stops.



How to enjoy Gran Via

There are many approaches to experiencing the city. The techie way of doing so is going online and preparing an itinerary of sorts as to where to go during the trip. Another way is to simply wing it and ask locals for directions.



The best way to start your small voyage into Gran Via is to begin at the historical Plaza de España and work your way through the many destinations along the way. By the time you reach Calle de Alcala, you can choose whether to go to Paseo de Recoletos, Paseo Del Prado next, or continue through Calle de Alcala.



The people in Madrid are easy going and delightful. And the people in Gran Via are no different. Because of the year-long festivities, people in this area of the city are more than happy to point you to their preferred destinations. A delightful conversation might even ensue if you happen to talk about the right kind of wine, or a beautiful place to go to at night. Many secrets abound that only locals might know, like how Museo Chicote used to be Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktail bar during his stay in the 1930s, or that the Telefonica Building was Madrid’s first Sky Scraper. It’s always such a pleasure to learn things from residents rather than tour guide pamphlets.



Basking in culture

Like most guests, tourists go to Madrid for the culture more than anything else. Culture, arts, and entertainment are interwoven into Gran Via much like musicality within most Spanish poems. This grand street reflects this with a wide showcase of pristine disciplines like architecture, theater, fashion, and music.



The structures along Gran Via are unique examples of classical Spanish architecture. Spanning from centuries of practice, these buildings showcase a combination of modernist, classical, and neo-Mudejar, especially the buildings near the Plaza del Callao portion of Gran Via. Here you can see buildings such as the Edificio de España and the Torre de Madrid. Both 20th century structures, they were the tallest buildings in Madrid decades ago.



One of the most compelling piece of architectural magnificence is the Metropolis Building. It is located at the end of Gran Via, right before Calle de Alcala. With its awe-inspiring apex piece supported by a rotunda of Corinthian columns, Metropolis towers above Gran Via and the rest of the structures nearby.



With all that looking up at the intricate designs of the buildings, one would surely work up an appetite. Surely guests don’t want to waste the experience on simply dining in the hotel where they checked in. One must go out and give his or her taste buds a vacation as well.



Theaters in the Plaza del Callao showcase some western broadways like Chicago from time to time, but are also homes to local production. Like the many dining destinations along Gran Via, guests will also experience a unique entrée for the mind and soul.



With a steady budget of Euros70, guests can enjoy the great tasting and authentic cuisines like Paella Valenciana, as well as other meals cooked with their own unique Spanish twist. A great place to dine is the famous Torres Bermajes. It’s known widely for its Sirloin steaks, as well as its Paella Valenciana and grilled food like entrecote, lamb chops, and salmon. Torre Berjames is also known for its incredible Flamenco shows



And if Flamenco isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps the beats of Arena will suite you well. A multi-purpose venue, Arena is known for holding big events like movie premiers, large-scale parties, and concerts. Just think of Space Ibiza when you’re thinking how big the parties they throw are here.



And lastly, for the fashion seekers, there are several shops and boutiques that feature both international brands, as well as locally-made items. Salvador Bachiller is probably one of the most famous brands when it comes to bags, and its roots come from its store in Gran Via. Salvador Bachiller is known both the quality and exclusivity of their leather handbags, footwear, and suitcases. Other brands like Springfield, H&M, and Zara also have shops along Gran Via.



So whether you’re in Madrid for a week of just a few days, you simply must dedicate a day or two to get to know and celebrate Gran Via’s 100th year. It’s not just a tourist destination, or some road that connects one part of Madrid to another. It’s a masterpiece carved with 100 years of change, thousands of dedicated people, and the sum of Spanish culture.



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