Coming up with a great site for your business isn't just all about hiring a good website design company. In fact, that one is not even the first step at all. In order to make sure that your site will definitely be all the effort, you yourself should first know what are the hallmarks of an effective site are.
Of these, content is the first and foremost thing of importance. After all, this is what your customers would be looking for in the first place. In order to get their attention, you need to work your content such that it immediately says what it is supposed to say. Remember that
a lot of web surfers have no patience for sites that don't immediately give out what they want. Thus, you need to tell your viewers right on the home page what they can expect.
And with regards to this, you also need to be a bit technical and take the speed of your site into consideration. Keep in mind here that any site that takes more than ten seconds to load at normal speeds would certainly be a bad idea. Thus, you might have to ditch those fancy
animations and effects in favor a simpler website design, which will greatly improve your loading speed.
But of course, that one doesn't mean that you have to go for bland website layouts all the time. In fact, this one is a common mistake made by many business putting up a website for the first time. Remember that your goal here is to come up with something that would attract your
customers. Thus, you need to carefully plan your site such that it will be able to get people turning. Also, be sure to tie this o0ne up with the other factors mentioned in order to come up with one solid design.
Another thing that you might want to take note of is interaction with your customers. This one has, in fact, become even more important nowadays with the advent of social media. Make sure that your site is as interactive as possible in order to better relay your message to your
customers. Making sure that they can easily access your site from any of the countless social media sites available is one good way of doing this. Also, in order to make your site even more user friendly, you yourself need to interact with your costumers more though it. This way,
you will ensure that you get all the traffic that you want here.
Lastly, keep in mind that coming up with a great site is not a one shot deal. Remember that you will have a lot of competitors out there, so you need to more innovative and one step ahead of others with regards to this one.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Who is SALT?
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?" (Sony Pictures)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
How to do Digital Cleansing
Digital cleansing is the process of making yourself free from any technologies or any online services. Not everyone can think of this because they can't help it but to let themselves get pulled. We are exposed to too much information or the opposite, we are revealing so much of ourselves that if we will try to realize, it's not helping us at all. There are so many things bombarding us but not all of them make sense. And even though they are small dose of group of information, they still affect us largely with what we do everyday. And this is why we need digital cleansing.
On computers, it is called the defragmentation of the brain. It works by taking splinters of information stored in various locations and consolidating them so that they’re in the same place on the drive and thus easier to access in larger chunks. We can use hard drive fragmentation as an example. Our brains continuously processes bursts of information over the years. And this became worse with the rise of Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites plus the social acceptance of texting in replacement for phone calls.
But through digital cleansing, we can filter our once polluted brains. We need to do defragmenting with our mental and psychological parts to be able to participate well in many aspects of life. You don't have to do it regularly. This is just like a short break, which is undoubtedly necessary to anyone.
Here are some ways on how you can achieve digital cleansing:
* use only laptop or desktop for emails
* you should only use your cellphones in making important calls, if you have to make a reply, use voice calls. Refuse from texting or making emails
* Stop (momentarily) the use of Twitter, Facebook or other social networking sites, this includes reading and status posting
* refuse visiting gossip and other entertainment sites, only those you think can help you with your work or studies
This may be difficult to achieve, especially if it is what you grew up with. And if you're working in an SEO company, going offline is probably the last thing you will do. But still, there are offline promotions that you can use to continue with your job. Since internet is fastest way to climb to the market, we won't be surprise if didn't try digital cleansing. Because it still depends on you, on what kind of information you are going to consume.
On computers, it is called the defragmentation of the brain. It works by taking splinters of information stored in various locations and consolidating them so that they’re in the same place on the drive and thus easier to access in larger chunks. We can use hard drive fragmentation as an example. Our brains continuously processes bursts of information over the years. And this became worse with the rise of Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites plus the social acceptance of texting in replacement for phone calls.
But through digital cleansing, we can filter our once polluted brains. We need to do defragmenting with our mental and psychological parts to be able to participate well in many aspects of life. You don't have to do it regularly. This is just like a short break, which is undoubtedly necessary to anyone.
Here are some ways on how you can achieve digital cleansing:
* use only laptop or desktop for emails
* you should only use your cellphones in making important calls, if you have to make a reply, use voice calls. Refuse from texting or making emails
* Stop (momentarily) the use of Twitter, Facebook or other social networking sites, this includes reading and status posting
* refuse visiting gossip and other entertainment sites, only those you think can help you with your work or studies
This may be difficult to achieve, especially if it is what you grew up with. And if you're working in an SEO company, going offline is probably the last thing you will do. But still, there are offline promotions that you can use to continue with your job. Since internet is fastest way to climb to the market, we won't be surprise if didn't try digital cleansing. Because it still depends on you, on what kind of information you are going to consume.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Cherry Mobile releases the first triple SIM phone, available now in the market
Created to address the different demands of Filipino consumers from teenagers and yuppies to high flying executives is Trident from Cherry Mobile, the first triple SIM phone in the country.
With the current popularity of unlimited texting and calling promos, Trident provides the answer to all the hassle and extra cost of maintaining 3 phones and 3 SIM cards at once. The phone’s sleek, glossy black finish and full suite of advanced features makes it perfect for those who want a certain level of professionalism together with triple SIM convenience in their phones.
Other Asian countries have already seen the innovative triple SIM mobile phones launched in the last year. Cherry Mobile Marketing Head Agnes Conopio said, “Cherry Mobile aims to offer Trident, Triple Sim phone which gives seamless connectivity over three different networks without compromising other advanced and basic features that caters to different consumer lifestyles.”
Trident offers various features and applications that make the handset an appealing option for both business and personal applications.
For the business professional, Trident features a WiFi and GPRS system that will allow web surfing as well as email sending and receiving capabilities. A document viewer allows the user to view files in Word and Excel while the Google maps software can be used as a reference guide in locating different places.
Younger cell phone users and at-home users on the other hand will enjoy a number of entertaining multimedia features, including an MP3 and video player and a wireless FM radio. In addition, Trident is also a TV phone that also allows the user to record their favorite television shows.
Other special features include a 2 megapixel back and front camera and an E-buddy chat function that allows the users to connect to their friends through Yahoo Messenger and Facebook chat. The touchpad allows easier navigation and the G-sensor makes it easier for the user to change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by tilting the Trident phone.
The triple SIM phone also features am 8GB expandable micro SD and QWERTY keypad, making it easier for the user to type and text messages.
Cherry Mobile Trident, exclusively distributed by Cosmic Technologies Incorporated, sells at Php 6,490, and is now available in all Cherry Mobile Concept Stores, Kiosk and Dealers nationwide.
Media Contacts:
Agnes Conopio, Cherry Mobile Marketing Head – 0920-9532897
Cherry Mobile launches X90 Blush along with their newest endorser, Kim Chiu
Kim Chiu joined John Lloyd Cruz as the newest endorser of Cherry Mobile
Cherry Mobile launches the X90 Blush, the "kikay" phone. With Kim Chiu as the face of the X90 Blush phone, Cherry Mobile targets the young, hip, and trendy female market, very much like its endorser.
The X90 Blush is the new dual-SIM handset that merges functional technology and chic design with a good dose of feminine flair, ideal for young girls with busy lifestyle.
Cherry Mobile’s X90 Blush, Kim Chiu’s Kikay Phone
Kim Chiu joins John Lloyd Cruz as the new face of Cherry MobilePerfect for the trendy female market like one of the most sought after young actresses of her generation and now the new face of Cherry Mobile, Kim Chiu, the X90
Blush is Cherry Mobile’s new dual-SIM handset that merges functional technology and chic design with a good dose of feminine flair, ideal for young girls with busy lifestyle.
With its chic design and suite of multimedia features, Kim says, with Cherry Mobile X90 Blush, she finally found the right phone that matches her taste in fashion. “For me, the X90 Blush is not only a mobile phone, it’s a fashion statement.”
It’s easy to understand why. The compact handset features a glossy façade with a touch-screen monitor that is certified to turn heads and become a staple in the trendy femme fatale’s purse.
“X90 Blush blends into my kikay kit easily with its chic swiveling slider design. Blush is a mobile phone and accessory in itself. Girls like me will have a hard time going out of the house without it, because of its girly and stylish look, which makes it distinct from the other mobile phones” Kim added.
The X90 Blush also sports a variety of features that on-the-go ladies should find very useful. Its 2.0 Megapixel camera is the most fashionable way to capture “glam shots” of you and your friends, plus it’s a snap storing file as it is expandable up to 2GB micros SD and uploading shots to your Facebook. This phone also doubles as an MP3/MP4 player and an FM radio so Kim can listen to her favorite songs and be updated with the latest radio hits while waiting for the shoot or travelling to her next location.
Kim in particular said she liked how the X90 Blush helped keep her fit with its proprietary Body Mass Index Calculator software. The application for health and figure conscious ladies calculates overall body mass by analyzing height and weight. “The app helps me keep track of my overall wellness, and tells me if I am underweight, normal or overweight,” said Kim.
The easy-to-use Menstrual Center software, on the other hand, charts users' entire menstrual cycle, including possible fertile periods. All Kim needs to do is to type her last day of menstrual bleeding and the average number of her menstrual cycle days.
Besides the obvious kikay glam factor, Cherry Mobile X90 Blush ensures versatility to the different lifestyles of girls as it comes in three chic colors: baby pink, classy white and sassy purple.
The Cherry Mobile X90 Blush was launched in the market as early as 2009. “We’re just waiting for the perfect young and chic lady who will match the personality of X90 Blush, and it’s no other than Kim Chiu,” according to Agnes Conopio, Marketing Head of Cherry Mobile.
Cherry Mobile X90 Blush is available at Php 6,490 in all Cherry Mobile Concept Stores, Kiosks and Dealers nationwide.
Media Contacts:
Agnes Conopio, Cherry Mobile Marketing Head – 0920-9532897
Cherry Mobile Q5i and John Lloyd together in perfect harmony
Big screen box office king John Lloyd Cruz keeps himself in tune with the latest hits through Cherry Mobile’s Q5i, the new dual SIM mobile handset from the fast-rising telecom company. With a full range of multimedia features, touchpad navigator, and convenient QWERTY keypad, the Cherry Mobile Q5i is perfect for music lovers on the go like John Lloyd.
Cherry Mobile Q5i allows music aficionados to play their favorite music and video files in high quality audio anytime, anywhere. This music phone is equipped with Wolfson Audio chipset, which has also been used in popular Apple iPod models, delivers crisp, clear and punchy sound. The 3.5 mm headphone jack meanwhile allows users to listen with their choice of headphones or speakers for a truly superb listening experience.
“I love the sound of the Q5i—with my packed schedule, it really helps when I can sit back and enjoy my favorite tunes whenever I want to in fantastic sound quality,” enthused the multi-award winning actor, John Lloyd actor, “The Wolfson Audio chipset of Cherry Mobile Q5i makes listening to music with clarity and crisp “ he added.
John Lloyd also enjoys Q5i’s built-in FM radio to keep him updated on the latest hits which he can then download and save to the unit’s dual micro SD slot. Each micro SD can be both expanded up to 4GB, giving Lloydie ample space for his music and video files.
In addition, the Q5i unit comes with an easy-to-use video recorder, perfect for capturing John Lloyd’s special moments with his friends, family and his favorite bands.
Cherry Mobile’s Q5i also features a touchpad navigator that makes it easier to navigate through entire phone files and applications. Besides being an all-around convenient and affordable music phone, Q5i can also be used as a mass storage to back up important files for both work and play.
“With the Cherry Mobile Q5i, owning a high quality music phone need not be expensive. And like all Cherry Mobile handsets, the Q5i comes at a very affordable price, Php3, 490,” says Agnes Conopio, Cherry Mobile’s Marketing Head.
Cherry Mobile’s newest music phone Q5i comes in four rocking and stylish colors: elegant black with silver detail, cool blue, Ferrari red and funky yellow.
Check this out in all Cherry Mobile Concept Stores, Kiosks and Dealers nationwide.
Media Contacts:
Agnes Conopio, Cherry Mobile Marketing Head – 0920-9532897
Sunday, July 18, 2010
[VIDEOS] 07-17-10 Cherry Mobile Launch with JLC and Kim Chiu
Here are some of the videos taken by Manila Bloggers
John Lloyd Cruz arrived at the venue and introducing Cherry Mobile
Kim Chiu arrived
Media asked if JLC talent's fee increased because he effectively endorsed Cherry Mobile (which increased in sales too)?
Final words from the spokespersons
John Lloyd Cruz arrived at the venue and introducing Cherry Mobile
Kim Chiu arrived
Media asked if JLC talent's fee increased because he effectively endorsed Cherry Mobile (which increased in sales too)?
Final words from the spokespersons
07-17-10 Cherry Mobile Launch with JLC and Kim Chiu
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Movie Bloggers invite for the "Hating Kapatid" movie premiere
Movie bloggers invite for the Hating Kapatid movie premiere in SM Megamall Cinema 10 this July 19, 2010 at 7pm. If you want to watch, just sign up here. (1st come 1st serve for movie bloggers. 10 slots only.
Two of the country’s biggest superstars, together for the first time in a landmark team-up.
In this comedy, Judy Ann stars as Maria Rica and Sarah is Maria Cecilia, daughters of public school teachers turned OFW. Left in the care of their Lola Gerty (Gina Pareño), Rica and Cecilia grow up in Bocaue, Bulacan, where they help look after the family’s firecracker business. The two girls are inseparable. Rica takes her role as the big sister seriously, to the point of breaking up with her boyfriend, Bong (JC DeVera), and vowing to devote her life taking care of Cecil when the latter is hurt in a minor accident.
Ten years come to pass and their parents return home. The family moves to Manila. Rica, though an Accounting Major graduate, chooses to sell jewelry instead of getting a professional job. Cecil, on the other hand, works as a sales clerk in a video store and a promodizer of magic sing. She meets Edsel (Luis Manzano), an insurance sales agent. Rica, sensing that the two are attracted to each other tries hard to keep them apart. Cecil, wanting to make Rica happy, tracks down Bong, but the result is the exact opposite. Rica feels betrayed, especially when she learns that her baby sister is already in a relationship. She ups and leaves. Now it’s Cecil who has to find a way to fix this.
The movie is directed by Wenn V. Deramas and is written by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, the same team behind the record-breaking Tanging Ina series. - http://hatingkapatidthemovie.com
An Exclusive Piolo Pascual (Very) Short Interview by Manila Bloggers
Manila Bloggers had the chance to interview the ultimate leading man, Mr. Piolo Pascual.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Inviting you to attend the launching of the new face of SM Cyberzone in SM Fairview tomorrow July 16, 2010
I'm also inviting bloggers to join with us at the launch and party.
if you are interested, feel free to sign up and RSVP here in the form
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhBTUg3YWctVklJOGxWVV9jZnotREE6MQ
see you there!
check out below for some detail about SM Cyberzone
What is SM Cyberzone?
SM Cyberzone offers the latest gadgets in wide selections, top-of-the-technology and exciting networking events -- all in one place! All tenants provide high quality and legitimate products supported with an after sales program. Cyberzone also offers the widest collection of concept/branded stores in the country, and has a broad variety of I.T. Stores. Cyberzone is present in 15 branches. Cyberzone’s branches are in SM City North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM City Manila, SM City Marikina, SM Megamall, SM City Clark, SM City Cagayan de Oro, SM City Davao, SM City Cebu, SM City Naga, SM Department Store Cubao, SM City Baguio, SM City Tarlac, SM City Fairview, and SM City Bacolod.
What other features are present in SM Cyberzone?
Majority of the interior designing of SM Cyberzone branches have a modern, technology-lifestyle design, which provide a unique shopping experience. Cyberzone’s new and renovated branches have interactive Digital Directories and LCDs mounted on each pillars. All SM Cyberzone areas are WiFi capable.
What unique stores does SM Cyberzone offer?
SM Cyberzone offers unique specialty kiosk/stores like: Geco Skin (similar to G Mask), I Shield (Protective Masks for gadgets), Mp3 Express, Battery Channel and Phoenix Battery(Battery Kiosks), Pivot (branded cable organizers), and Info Maxx. We also offer services like Laptop repairs and desktop repairs, telecommunications centers, business centers, gaming lounges, internet cafes, and IT Learning centers.
What's the latest branch of SM Cyberzone?
At the 3rd floor of SM City Fairview, you'll find the 2nd Cyberzone in Quezon City. This was opened to cater to the residents of Fairview, Lagro, and Novaliches. It has over 30 in-line tenants (not including the kiosks), with a variety of telcos, gadget, gaming, and Mac tenants. It boasts of a new interior design, and WiFi capability. Some sponsors of the Cyberzone, SM City Fairview launch event are Gameline, Storyland, and Bacolod Chicken Inasal.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
How to SEO review your website
Us your site a SEO friendly? What are the things you must first consider in order for your site to get a high ranking position? This article tells you the importance of Search Engine Optimization as well as the basic techniques on how to improve your website's position in major Search Engines.
If you have a website and thinking on how you are going to improve it's Search Engine Ranking considering it's SERP (Search Engine Result Positions) is not currently displayed in the top search pages, then it's possible that your website has not been optimized properly. Below are the tips on how you are going to diagnose your website and learn how to optimize it.
1. Search Engines and Positioning (SERP) – Check your website first if it has been indexed. Visit Google, MSN and Yahoo and type "site:www.yourwebsitename.com." Your pages must be indexed by the Major Search Engines. If you don't see your website, then it is not indexed properly. You must submit your site directly to the Search Engines so that spiders can crawl your site.
2. Link Popularity and your competitors – Link popularity defines the measurement of quantity and quality of sites that linked to you. The question is, how you are going to build link popularity in a right way? When exchanging links with others, make sure that the site is relevant to you. Avoid rebuilding links that are not associated with the nature of your business. There are ways to gain link popularity some of them are: submitting your sites to relevant directories, exchanging link to related partners, online promotions, article writings, and writing testimonials by describing your products and services.
You can check your link popularity and your competitor's site by using any link popularity checkers available in the Internet. Observe the quality links you have in the search engine results. The more links you have, the better. It indicates how many links that Search Engines sees. Make sure that your links are relevant to gain more popularity. You can also check your competitor's site if you want to see their links.
3. Meta Tags - Your meta tags are an important part of your on-page optimization, things that you do on your actual pages to make them more likely to be found by your target audience. To see your meta tags you need to look at your source code!
Meta tags are used in order to describe your website and important during your on-page optimization. Check your meta tags by looking at your source code to see if it contains: title, description, keywords, alt, etc. Some Search Engines rely on description tag first while others on keywords and vice versa. Do check your pages and see if each pages are properly optimized.
Optimized each pages in order to get an opportunity for the pages to get rank. Do always remember that it has meta tags on different pages!
All written above are just the basic techniques you should consider in Search Engine Optimization. It is not necessarily mean that if your site will get a high ranking position in an instant. It takes time for your site to achieve your goal. You can also do some thorough research on how you can improve your status in Search Engines or consult any Search Engine Optimization company for them to check what else is needed for your website. It is a trial and error technique. If you think you need to adjust your keywords, then do it. You can also start making a blog for your company in order to update them with the latest developments of your products and services. Just always focus on how you are going to optimize your site in order for you to gain and attract visitors not only for gaining traffic but also to convert them into profit.
If you have a website and thinking on how you are going to improve it's Search Engine Ranking considering it's SERP (Search Engine Result Positions) is not currently displayed in the top search pages, then it's possible that your website has not been optimized properly. Below are the tips on how you are going to diagnose your website and learn how to optimize it.
1. Search Engines and Positioning (SERP) – Check your website first if it has been indexed. Visit Google, MSN and Yahoo and type "site:www.yourwebsitename.com." Your pages must be indexed by the Major Search Engines. If you don't see your website, then it is not indexed properly. You must submit your site directly to the Search Engines so that spiders can crawl your site.
2. Link Popularity and your competitors – Link popularity defines the measurement of quantity and quality of sites that linked to you. The question is, how you are going to build link popularity in a right way? When exchanging links with others, make sure that the site is relevant to you. Avoid rebuilding links that are not associated with the nature of your business. There are ways to gain link popularity some of them are: submitting your sites to relevant directories, exchanging link to related partners, online promotions, article writings, and writing testimonials by describing your products and services.
You can check your link popularity and your competitor's site by using any link popularity checkers available in the Internet. Observe the quality links you have in the search engine results. The more links you have, the better. It indicates how many links that Search Engines sees. Make sure that your links are relevant to gain more popularity. You can also check your competitor's site if you want to see their links.
3. Meta Tags - Your meta tags are an important part of your on-page optimization, things that you do on your actual pages to make them more likely to be found by your target audience. To see your meta tags you need to look at your source code!
Meta tags are used in order to describe your website and important during your on-page optimization. Check your meta tags by looking at your source code to see if it contains: title, description, keywords, alt, etc. Some Search Engines rely on description tag first while others on keywords and vice versa. Do check your pages and see if each pages are properly optimized.
Optimized each pages in order to get an opportunity for the pages to get rank. Do always remember that it has meta tags on different pages!
All written above are just the basic techniques you should consider in Search Engine Optimization. It is not necessarily mean that if your site will get a high ranking position in an instant. It takes time for your site to achieve your goal. You can also do some thorough research on how you can improve your status in Search Engines or consult any Search Engine Optimization company for them to check what else is needed for your website. It is a trial and error technique. If you think you need to adjust your keywords, then do it. You can also start making a blog for your company in order to update them with the latest developments of your products and services. Just always focus on how you are going to optimize your site in order for you to gain and attract visitors not only for gaining traffic but also to convert them into profit.
Cashsense.com Bloggers Event
Bloggers are invited to join and attend the Cashsense.com bloggers event, no time and date yet as of now, but the organizers will email the details to all those who registered for this event. Cashsense.com is a new money remittance service for everyone. If you are interested, just sign up below
sign up here
Monday, July 12, 2010
inviting 1 food blogger for a cafe bloggers meet up
it will be in greenbelt 3 at 2pm of july 15, 2010
post a comment here with your name, blog url and email
i will email details on selected blogger ;)
post a comment here with your name, blog url and email
i will email details on selected blogger ;)
food bloggers for tomorrow july 13, 2010
i'm looking for 2 food bloggers for tomorrow restaurant launching.
it will be in sm mall of asia, event will start at 12nn.
if you are interested to join, post a comment below with your name, blog url and email address
tnx
i will email details via email on selected bloggers who successfully posted an interest
it will be in sm mall of asia, event will start at 12nn.
if you are interested to join, post a comment below with your name, blog url and email address
tnx
i will email details via email on selected bloggers who successfully posted an interest
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" in SM Cinemas (Opens July 15)
movie bloggers! i got 7 slots for the sorcerer's apprentice for wednesday July 14, 2010 at 7pm. megamall cinema 6. If you want to watch and attend, then post a comment here with your name, blog url and email address. tnx.
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“I love the world of magic, and to be able to bring that to a contemporary audience through `The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ was really appealing to me,” says Jerry Bruckheimer, legendary producer of such blockbuster franchises as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure.”
“I’ve always liked stories that have a magical element, and this film is one of the great magical stories of all time,” he adds. “We thought it would be tremendously exciting to develop the core of that concept into a brand-new story set in the modern world.” (more below)
From Walt Disney Studios, Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub comes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”—an innovative and epic adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.
In the film, Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercest—and most ruthless—practitioners of all time. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes `the sorcerer’s apprentice.’
Set in modern-day Manhattan, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” might have some New Yorkers looking over their shoulders. “The idea is that sorcerers and the ancient art of sorcery are alive and well in present day New York City,” says Turteltaub. “It’s much more entertaining to show audiences the magic in things they recognize than to create something.” Indeed, the filmmakers transformed New York into a vortex of science and magic, home to battling sorcerers and playground for their powers.
While the film isn’t a remake of the classic Disney piece from “Fantasia,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” pays proper homage to it, a fact that didn’t escape the director. “’The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ has such a great Disney pedigree to it,” says Turteltaub, “and I knew right away that I’d be dealing with something that had to be excellent, had to be special, had to live up to its important role within Disney and the history of film. That piece from ‘Fantasia’ is as iconic as any eight minutes of film that has ever been created, so to be part of that was really exciting. You think, ‘all right, where do you go with that’—and that’s where all the creativity starts jumping.”
This new sorcerer and his apprentice are a far cry from Mickey and the blue hat. The live-action film is a contemporary take on the ancient art of sorcery, exploring good versus evil in a city where magic is abound in plain sight. “It’s a story about two quests,” explains Bruckheimer.
“Balthazar has been searching the world through the centuries for his apprentice, and Dave then has to discover his true potential as a human being. Dave is a very serious student, and doesn’t need or want Balthazar in his life, or to be a sorcerer. If someone showed up at your door, and said that you’re really a sorcerer, you wouldn’t believe them either. But Balthazar is like a fly that keeps buzzing around, tormenting this poor kid until he succumbs to becoming this magical character, which I think every kid would want to be.”
Opening in SM Cinemas nationwide on Thursday, July 15, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International.
Visit www.SMCinema.com or Facebook.com/SMCinema for the branch directory, promos, and events for “The Sorcerer's Apprentice”.
trailer:
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“I love the world of magic, and to be able to bring that to a contemporary audience through `The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ was really appealing to me,” says Jerry Bruckheimer, legendary producer of such blockbuster franchises as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure.”
“I’ve always liked stories that have a magical element, and this film is one of the great magical stories of all time,” he adds. “We thought it would be tremendously exciting to develop the core of that concept into a brand-new story set in the modern world.” (more below)
From Walt Disney Studios, Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub comes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”—an innovative and epic adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.
In the film, Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercest—and most ruthless—practitioners of all time. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes `the sorcerer’s apprentice.’
Set in modern-day Manhattan, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” might have some New Yorkers looking over their shoulders. “The idea is that sorcerers and the ancient art of sorcery are alive and well in present day New York City,” says Turteltaub. “It’s much more entertaining to show audiences the magic in things they recognize than to create something.” Indeed, the filmmakers transformed New York into a vortex of science and magic, home to battling sorcerers and playground for their powers.
While the film isn’t a remake of the classic Disney piece from “Fantasia,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” pays proper homage to it, a fact that didn’t escape the director. “’The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ has such a great Disney pedigree to it,” says Turteltaub, “and I knew right away that I’d be dealing with something that had to be excellent, had to be special, had to live up to its important role within Disney and the history of film. That piece from ‘Fantasia’ is as iconic as any eight minutes of film that has ever been created, so to be part of that was really exciting. You think, ‘all right, where do you go with that’—and that’s where all the creativity starts jumping.”
This new sorcerer and his apprentice are a far cry from Mickey and the blue hat. The live-action film is a contemporary take on the ancient art of sorcery, exploring good versus evil in a city where magic is abound in plain sight. “It’s a story about two quests,” explains Bruckheimer.
“Balthazar has been searching the world through the centuries for his apprentice, and Dave then has to discover his true potential as a human being. Dave is a very serious student, and doesn’t need or want Balthazar in his life, or to be a sorcerer. If someone showed up at your door, and said that you’re really a sorcerer, you wouldn’t believe them either. But Balthazar is like a fly that keeps buzzing around, tormenting this poor kid until he succumbs to becoming this magical character, which I think every kid would want to be.”
Opening in SM Cinemas nationwide on Thursday, July 15, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International.
Visit www.SMCinema.com or Facebook.com/SMCinema for the branch directory, promos, and events for “The Sorcerer's Apprentice”.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Piolo: A Financial Monologue
There is no fool’s gold beneath the surface of Piolo’s beliefs and values. Behind the disarmingly handsome face is a man who knows how to protect his dreams and priorities. In between the hectic schedule are charity works, sports, and his undying love for family.
The same can be said on how he handles his finances – smart, delicate, and purposeful. And as the latest addition to Sun Life Financial’s “It’s Time!” financial literacy advocacy, he is ready to impart the message of a bright and stable future.
On Money
My mother showed me the best attitude towards money, which is humility. She also taught me to use money to do good things. My faith also gave me a great foothold on my finances. Much has been given to me, and it is only right that I give something in return.
On Financial Planning
You have to know what is important to you, and starting early is the way to go. In fact, the life insurance I got for my son Iñigo has already matured. Now his future is secure, and I’m so happy to know that he could do anything he wants. So it really pays to put your money on the best financial baskets around.
On Spending Habits
I am very practical with the things I buy. I never spend beyond my means. After a long and tiring day, I splurge on food. But that’s it. My happiness does not rely on the things that I have. Also, I do save for rainy days. We never know the lemons that life may throw our way.
On Retirement
Even before I entered the entertainment industry, I saw myself retiring at a young age. It may be a change of career, or doing other things that I have always wanted to pursue. For instance, I want to have my own business someday. It is so exciting to think about the future if you’re protected and secured.
On Success
Never let it get to your head. I consider myself very blessed for the opportunities given to me. So I never let it go to waste. I work hard, fulfill my responsibilities, and always try to pay it forward. I know it sounds too heroic, but I want to be able to help when I can, whenever I can.
On Future Plans
In five years, I see myself being married. I want to see my kids grow up, and I want to be beside my wife through thick and thin. We are not going to be young forever, so I am now saving and investing for that chapter in my life. I want to protect their dreams, so I have to be ready for anything.
On Achieving Financial Freedom
Can I say that I am financially free? YES, yes I can. But I still invest on things that will matter in the future. I keep on saving up, so I can continue to be confident about my and my family’s future. It’s time to create the life we always want to live. No time like today, no place like the present to start. Again, it’s time!
On Being an It’s Time advocate
Sun Life has been securing the future of Filipinos for 115 years now. Even during the global financial crisis, they proved that they are very stable. They continue to fulfill their commitment to their policyholders. The It’s Time advocacy is such a noble initiative, one that can help millions of Filipinos fulfill their dreams. This makes me proud to be part of the Sun Life family.
PIOLO RUNS WITH THE SUN IN NEW TVC
Protect your dreams is the battle cry of Sun Life advocate Piolo Pascual. It’s Time!!
Running enthusiast and latest Sun Life Financial advocate Piolo Pascual rediscovers the charms of old Manila and a piece of Sun Life Financial Philippines (SLFP) history in a heart-thumping and edgy new TVC.
Inspiring Filipinos to take charge of their finances in order to protect their dreams, Pascual gives a personal take to Sun Life’s It’s Time! advocacy, the first advocacy of its kind in the Philippines to promote financial literacy and preparedness among Filipinos .
No guarantees
Shot near an old Binondo building that used to house Sun Life’s operations, the TVC shows how a harmless night can turn into a life-changing moment. It features Piolo in tip top shape, depicting a metaphor of life where anything can happen to us even at the top of our game, and the best you can do is to be prepared.
“The message of the TVC is beautiful and profound. We all have to realize that life offers no guarantees so we must always be prepared and protect our dreams from uncertaintyes,” explained Pascual.
Back to its roots
The TVC was a throwback to classic Manila, with the famous Jones Bridge at the background under an overcast evening sky,. For Sun Lifers, the TVC honors an important chapter of the company’s history in the Philippines. Home to SLFP’s local operations from 1951 to 1981, the Singson Building at the foot of Jones Bridge bore witness to post-War rehabilitation and the onset of Martial Law. A story that spanned three decades, it is an important section of Sun Life’s 115 years of service to Filipinos.
“Binondo is where everything started and today Sun Life continues to honor its commitment to Filipinos after more than a century of service. Our latest TVC not only delivers a relevant message for all of us, it also pays honor to our company’s glorious past and our on-going commitment to Filipinos,” said Riza Mantaring, President & CEO, SLF-Philippines.
Sun Life family
Now part of the Sun Life family and the It’s Time! advocacy, Pascual admits that the cause of financial literacy is very similar to his values in life. Though an accomplished actor and a sought-after endorser, he continues to be a practical man and a firm believer in saving for a rainy day.
Started in July 2009, Sun Life’s It’s Time! advocacy celebrates its first anniversary with Pascual joining other advocates Pia Magalona, Bam Aquino, James Yap and his son, Baby James.
With the TVC as a catalyst, Pascual encourages Filipinos to not leave anything to chance. “It is never too early to aspire for great things and never too early to protect your dreams. We all need to take charge of our financial future, not only for yourself but also for your loved ones,” Pascual concluded.
Indeed, It’s Time!!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Strategies and Techniques on how to promote your small business' website
After creating your website, the next thing you do is to promote it. How are you going to promote it online in order to gain more attractions and customers? You don't need an expensive web
You don't need to distribute flyers all over the streets or rent a huge billboard with your URL written on the boards. Here are some basics, and try to research and discover for some more.
Make your URL simple. Creating an identity is the best thing you can attract your customers - on line and off line. Select a unique and concise URL name for your site to be able to recognize easily.
Submit your sites to Directories Search Engines like Yahoo, MSN and Google. You can use the free service directories to submit your site. For faster and maximum exposure, avail the paid services.
Optimizing your website. Create titles, meta tags, and selecting the right keywords that best describes your website. Make sure that your keywords and descriptions are appropriate to each pages of your websites. You can also consult or hire some Search Engine Optimization experts for great results like SEO Solutions that will provide you quality services on different services like Key Phrase Research, , Content Keyword Optimizing and Targeting, and, Optimizing Meta Tags
Target Market/Audience and to Gain Website Traffic: As long as you have complete information written on your site, you can easily gain attractions to your customers. Make sure your information are concise and relevant. Having a good content pages on your website will help you to gain more traffic through search engines.
Promotions/Free Advertisements: Create an articles, bulletins/newsletters or new announcements on your site so that customers will be aware on your new product or services. You can also make some product reviews or conduct a survey on your products.
Affiliations: Join some interactive organizations like in forums or sites relevant to your products/services. You cannot say they are your direct competitors but in some ways you can also ask help to promote your products and as well gain “partnership,” remember that you just started a website and you need an exposure.
Trading and Buying Ad Banners. There are a lot of online advertisements available on the internet. If you have a budget, you can purchase some advertising campaigns to other sites or better use banner exchange services and trade with them.
A successful small business website not only depends on your marketing strategies but on how you are going to handle it's value and quality. Apply those techniques, learn and discover more in order for you to achieve your goal.
You don't need to distribute flyers all over the streets or rent a huge billboard with your URL written on the boards. Here are some basics, and try to research and discover for some more.
Make your URL simple. Creating an identity is the best thing you can attract your customers - on line and off line. Select a unique and concise URL name for your site to be able to recognize easily.
Submit your sites to Directories Search Engines like Yahoo, MSN and Google. You can use the free service directories to submit your site. For faster and maximum exposure, avail the paid services.
Optimizing your website. Create titles, meta tags, and selecting the right keywords that best describes your website. Make sure that your keywords and descriptions are appropriate to each pages of your websites. You can also consult or hire some Search Engine Optimization experts for great results like SEO Solutions that will provide you quality services on different services like Key Phrase Research, , Content Keyword Optimizing and Targeting, and, Optimizing Meta Tags
Target Market/Audience and to Gain Website Traffic: As long as you have complete information written on your site, you can easily gain attractions to your customers. Make sure your information are concise and relevant. Having a good content pages on your website will help you to gain more traffic through search engines.
Promotions/Free Advertisements: Create an articles, bulletins/newsletters or new announcements on your site so that customers will be aware on your new product or services. You can also make some product reviews or conduct a survey on your products.
Affiliations: Join some interactive organizations like in forums or sites relevant to your products/services. You cannot say they are your direct competitors but in some ways you can also ask help to promote your products and as well gain “partnership,” remember that you just started a website and you need an exposure.
Trading and Buying Ad Banners. There are a lot of online advertisements available on the internet. If you have a budget, you can purchase some advertising campaigns to other sites or better use banner exchange services and trade with them.
A successful small business website not only depends on your marketing strategies but on how you are going to handle it's value and quality. Apply those techniques, learn and discover more in order for you to achieve your goal.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Wonder Woman 2.0
Wonder Woman 2.0
by Mike Krumboltz
The re-imagined comic book heroine Wonder Woman is shown in this undated publicity photo released to Reuters June 30, 2010. The DC Comics Comic book super heroine has traded in her spangled hot pants for urban leggings and upped her street smarts in a 21st century make-over for the 69 year-old character. REUTERS/DC Comics/Handout
Attention all obsessive comic fans! Set your mood dials to "outraged." Wonder Woman, one of the most popular superheroes of all time, is getting a new look.
Even casual fans of the Amazon Princess can spot her famous threads a mile away. Blue shorts with white stars, a bold bustier, and bright red boots that make Superman's look downright tasteful. All that's about to change, though. Starting with this month's comic, Wonder Woman starts wearing pants.
You can almost hear the fanboys screaming. But, according to a popular blog from CNN, there is a reason for the switch. Writer J. Michael Straczynski, who is taking over writing the comic, commented on a DC Comics blog post, "I wanted to toughen her up, and give her a modern sensibility." She's been saving the world for 69 years. If you ask us, it's only fair that she finally treat herself to some new threads.
So, what are the specifics? The biggest news is that she'll lose the hot pants, and wear tight blue pants instead. The famous bracelets are still around, but, according to Straczynski, they'll be more colorful, "with a script W on each of them that form WW when she holds them side by side…and if you get hit by one of them, it leaves a W mark." As Straczynski puts it, "this is a Wonder Woman who signs her work."
But it's not just Wonder Woman's appearance that's been changed. Her back story is different, too. The New York Times explains: "In the reimagining of her story, Wonder Woman, instead of growing up on Paradise Island with her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and her Amazon sisters, is smuggled out as a baby when unknown forces destroy her home and slaughter its inhabitants." Clearly, this is a darker version for a more dangerous world.
Not surprisingly, the news of Wonder Woman's new look and history inspired huge searches on Yahoo!. Lookups for "wonder woman changes," "new wonder woman," and "wonder woman outfit" all roared to life. Others wanted to know more about Wonder Woman's alter ego. (FYI, she goes by the name Diana Price when she's not kicking criminal butt.) And lest you think her classic look will simply fade away, consider this: Searches on "sexy wonder woman outfit" have already started their ascent in preparation for Halloween.
source
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other Wonder Woman 2.0 articles:
CNN
DC Comics
The New York Times
Manila Bulletin
The Straits Times
by Mike Krumboltz
The re-imagined comic book heroine Wonder Woman is shown in this undated publicity photo released to Reuters June 30, 2010. The DC Comics Comic book super heroine has traded in her spangled hot pants for urban leggings and upped her street smarts in a 21st century make-over for the 69 year-old character. REUTERS/DC Comics/Handout
Attention all obsessive comic fans! Set your mood dials to "outraged." Wonder Woman, one of the most popular superheroes of all time, is getting a new look.
Even casual fans of the Amazon Princess can spot her famous threads a mile away. Blue shorts with white stars, a bold bustier, and bright red boots that make Superman's look downright tasteful. All that's about to change, though. Starting with this month's comic, Wonder Woman starts wearing pants.
You can almost hear the fanboys screaming. But, according to a popular blog from CNN, there is a reason for the switch. Writer J. Michael Straczynski, who is taking over writing the comic, commented on a DC Comics blog post, "I wanted to toughen her up, and give her a modern sensibility." She's been saving the world for 69 years. If you ask us, it's only fair that she finally treat herself to some new threads.
So, what are the specifics? The biggest news is that she'll lose the hot pants, and wear tight blue pants instead. The famous bracelets are still around, but, according to Straczynski, they'll be more colorful, "with a script W on each of them that form WW when she holds them side by side…and if you get hit by one of them, it leaves a W mark." As Straczynski puts it, "this is a Wonder Woman who signs her work."
But it's not just Wonder Woman's appearance that's been changed. Her back story is different, too. The New York Times explains: "In the reimagining of her story, Wonder Woman, instead of growing up on Paradise Island with her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and her Amazon sisters, is smuggled out as a baby when unknown forces destroy her home and slaughter its inhabitants." Clearly, this is a darker version for a more dangerous world.
Not surprisingly, the news of Wonder Woman's new look and history inspired huge searches on Yahoo!. Lookups for "wonder woman changes," "new wonder woman," and "wonder woman outfit" all roared to life. Others wanted to know more about Wonder Woman's alter ego. (FYI, she goes by the name Diana Price when she's not kicking criminal butt.) And lest you think her classic look will simply fade away, consider this: Searches on "sexy wonder woman outfit" have already started their ascent in preparation for Halloween.
source
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other Wonder Woman 2.0 articles:
CNN
DC Comics
The New York Times
Manila Bulletin
The Straits Times
Public 'webphone' now in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - The country's first "webphone" resembles a public phone booth, but is loaded with more services.
Called E-Stop, the latest offering of Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. puts together the payphone and Internet services in a touch screen device, allowing users to call, surf the Internet, and send e-mails.
It can be found in Quezon City's TriNoma mall, which is also owned by the Ayala Group.
"We are proud to bring another first in the Philippines. We are excited to introduce the new all-in-one Webphone service that consumers can conveniently access if they need to call or connect to the Internet," said Globe president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu.
Globe rolled out the first E-Stop in partnership with TouchMedia Philippines under a proof-of-concept trial.
Asked about the market's response to Globe's latest service, Cu said, "We are glad that after more than 2 weeks since we started with the first Globe E-Stop, we've had an overwhelming reception from the consumers in terms of revenues, usage and service."
As it enhances its public webphone service, Globe said it intends to offer text messaging, reloads, bill payments and advertising at the E-Stop in the future.
source
Called E-Stop, the latest offering of Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. puts together the payphone and Internet services in a touch screen device, allowing users to call, surf the Internet, and send e-mails.
It can be found in Quezon City's TriNoma mall, which is also owned by the Ayala Group.
"We are proud to bring another first in the Philippines. We are excited to introduce the new all-in-one Webphone service that consumers can conveniently access if they need to call or connect to the Internet," said Globe president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu.
Globe rolled out the first E-Stop in partnership with TouchMedia Philippines under a proof-of-concept trial.
Asked about the market's response to Globe's latest service, Cu said, "We are glad that after more than 2 weeks since we started with the first Globe E-Stop, we've had an overwhelming reception from the consumers in terms of revenues, usage and service."
As it enhances its public webphone service, Globe said it intends to offer text messaging, reloads, bill payments and advertising at the E-Stop in the future.
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