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THE WATCH: JUMPSTREET’S JONAH HILL IN ANOTHER OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY

After debuting in the comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” Jonah Hill has steadily posited himself as a solid hilarious support in the string of his movies that followed. Appearing afterwards in acclaimed hits like “The 40-Year Old Virgin,” “Knocked Up,” “Superbad,” “Forgettting Sarah Marshall,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Moneyball” and the most recent “21 Jump Street” with Channing Tatum which is Hill’s highest grossing film after “Superbad.”

Jonah Hill & Ben Stiller in ‘’THE WATCH’’

His latest movie “The Watch” which is about to open in cinemas this September 5 (in Phils. cinemas) allowed him to work with Ben Stiller, one of moviedom’s great comic talents. In “The Watch,” four suburban guys formed a patrol which they tagged as ‘Neighborhood Watch’ after a mysterious incident left a security guard lifeless in the town’s superstore Costco. Headed by the civic minded Evan (Ben Stiller), he recruits fun-loving family guy Bob (Vince Vaughn), tough-talking ‘wild card’ Franklin (Jonah Hill) and the recent divorcé Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade).

Even with – or maybe because of – their spiffy new “Watch” jackets, which are emblazoned with fiery wings and a tiger head, the not-so-fearsome foursome initially gets no respect from the residents they’re supposedly looking out for. A group of kids plaster them with eggs, and the local cops think they’re a joke: the Hardy Boys…only far less savvy.

Jonah Hill in THE WATCH

“When they formed this ‘band of brothers’, the guys thought, sure, they might encounter some weird neighborhood stuff – maybe a burglar here, or peeping tom there – but suddenly they realize they’ve facing something extraordinary,” says producer Shawn Levy, the director of such hits as “Night at the Museum” and “Real Steel.” “And The Watch is not just unprepared or unqualified, it’s not remotely equipped to deal with this problem; yet it’s all on them to stop it.”

THE WATCH - Jonah Hill

The youngest member of the team is Franklin (Jonah Hill), a twenty something, militant looking tough guy with, notes Schaffer “a sweetness just underneath.” (He still lives at home with his mom.) Franklin has a planet-size chip on his shoulder because he’s been rejected as a candidate for the police force and all other law enforcement organizations. So for Franklin, The Watch is the only way he can legally kick ass and take names. “Franklin is alienated from, well everything,” says Hill. “He’s very strange and very funny.”

THE WATCH movie

Coming off his Oscar®-nominated performance in the drama “Moneyball,” and executive producing and starring in the critically-hailed hit “21 Jump Street,” Hill was not looking to return to the kind of raucous comedy that had propelled him to superstardom (like “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express”), but he “couldn’t resist the chance to perform opposite alongside Ben, Vince and Richard,” notes the actor.

“It was something I had to do.” Moreover, “if I was going to do another broad comedy, I wanted it to have no basis in reality, and portray a character that could say or do anything. Plus, anytime you put an extreme amount of danger in the hands of irresponsible people, you know the results are going to be really wild.”

More of Jonah Hill and the movie in this interactive trailer of “The Watch” http://www.youtube.com/thewatchintl.

“The Watch” is a 20^th Century Fox movie to be distributed by Warner Bros. in local cinemas (Sept. 5).

NBA TALENTS ARRIVE IN TOWN!: NBA 3X Philippines 2012 Presented by Sprite Kicks off in Manila

Manila, Philippines, 17 August 2012 – Following the great turnout from last year’s inaugural event, slots for this year’s NBA 3X Philippines 2012 presented by the sprite filled up within two weeks of the start of team registration. Once again, the stage was set for another exciting tournament.

The NBA player Brook Lopez , dancers and mascot arrived in town and took some time out of their schedule to attend the Opening Ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia to officially kick off the event and meet with excited fans. Matches commenced at 4pm and ran through to 8pm, giving spectators and players just a taste of what is to come for the next two basketball-and-entertainment-filled days.

Brook Lopez, who recently re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets, will make appearance throughout the weekend as well as interact with fans during the three-day event. Additionally, the 2009 All-Rookie First Team selectee is looking forward to conducting basketball clinics and partaking in community events around Manila. The Charlotte LadyCats dancers and Stuff the Magic Dragon even managed to squeeze in a city tour around Manila and get some shopping done.

The weekend will feature an authentic NBA half-time show featuring performances by the Charlotte LadyCats dancers and Orlando Magic mascot, Stuff the Magic Dragon, as well as NBA merchandise giveaways and live music to keep fans entertained. Entry to watch the tournament and soak in the festivities is free of charge.

This year, Asia’s up-and-coming girl pop group Blush will also be giving a special performance on the final day. Blush are the only singers to date, from Asia, to have their two singles hit #3 (Undivided feat. Snoop Dogg) and #1 (Dance On) on a major US Billboard Chart. The five members hail from the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan.

A highlight of the tournament includes a celebrity division featuring local star like Fabio Ide (Brazilian-Japanese model and TV personality), Marco Alcaraz (actor-model), Jon Hall (actor and former Survivor Philippines contestant) and Ervic Vijandre (actor-model and former Survivor Philippines contestant) to name a few that fans should come and check out. There will also be a Special Olympic clinic August 19 at 10 a.m.) Where the NBA talents will spend the morning interacting with the kids and teaching them some basketball fun.

There is still a chance for basketball aficionados, mall goers and those who did not get register for NBA 3X to still be part of the action. They can come down and participate in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contact and Sprite Skills Challenge on the weekend or the KFC 3pt Bucket, and win cool prizes from the NBA Registration will be on site. There is also an exclusive NBA Corner set up to showcase the latest and hottest official NBA merchandise available in the Philippines.

Fans should also check out the numerous activities at the event like the Sprite booth where fans will have a chance to get cool premiums and photo opportunities, or KFC’s, where some great deals on their tasty bucket meals will be offered. Take a break from the action and be sure to check out the Kit Kat 100-points Best Break Contest and Monster Cable Dance Contest as well. So basketball enthusiasts and Filipinos alike, don’t miss out on this a year action-packed event and come on down to the SM Mall of Asia to soak in all of the festivities this weekend.

Gloc-9 gives in to fans’ requests: Holds show at Eastwood

Rapper Gloc-9 broke sales records when he launched his newest album Mga Kwento Ng Makata (MKNM) in three different malls. The success of the string of shows fanned out requests for him to do another show, and with the overwhelming support Gloc-9 and his album MKNM are enjoying, this gifted rapper is more than willing to oblige.

This August 17, 7 p.m., Gloc-9 will be having a special MKNM show at the Eastwood Central Plaza featuring Ebe Dancel, Denise Barbacena, Q-York, Mike Swift, Silent Sanctuary, among others.

Fans who will purchase the CD at the venue will have free limited edition MKNM lanyards and poster, on a first come, first served basis.

MKNM, upon its release, immediately topped the albums and singles chart of downloading site, www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

Gloc-9 adds that he is ultimately satisfied with MKNM, which includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry – Chito Miranda, Bamboo, Ebe Dancel, Jay Durias, Billy Crawford, Maychelle Baay of Moonstar 88, among others.

Gloc-9 admits being super proud of the album’s single Sirena, which talks about the story of a responsible gay man. The song also features Ebe Dancel.

“I think this is the first time that a song about a gay man is presented in a first person’s point of view,” explains Gloc-9. “I worked very hard on this song for it not to be offending to anyone.”

The music video of Sirena also boasts of Boy Abunda’s participation.

The rapper also adds that MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata marks a new chapter in his career as this is his first release under Universal Records, where he joins its elite roster of artists like Gary Valenciano, Jose Mari Chan, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Parokya Ni Edgar, Christian Bautista, Kamikazee, Sam Concepcion, among others.

“I am very thankful that Universal welcomed me into their stable,” concludes Gloc-9. “I am looking forward to doing more projects with my new label.”

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MKNM (Mga Kwento ng Makata) Tracklist:

1. Balak ni Syke
2. Apatnapungbara feat. Ian Tayao
3. Silup feat. Denise Barbacena
4. Alalay ng hari feat. Allan Mitchell Silonga
5. Sirena feat. Ebe Dancel
6. Hindi mo nadinig feat. Jay Durias
7. Sino (interlude)
8. Salarin feat. Bamboo Manalac
9. Inday feat. Cathy Go
10. Bakit hindi feat. Billy Crawford
11. Malakas (interlude)
12. Pison feat. Chito Miranda
13. Thankful feat. Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88 & Bambu
Bonus Tracks
14. Hari ng tondo feat. Denise Barbacena
15. Kung tama Siya feat. Jaq Dionisio of Kissjane

New MICHELIN tire technology helped make London’s public bus system safer

Michelin, the pioneering brand in electronic tire development, made London’s public bus transits safe and ready for the summer Olympics crowd, with tires equipped with Michelin’s latest innovation in tire technology. Called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chips, the new technology allows for quick, safe and efficient evaluation of tire conditions.

The new “communicating” tires provide a breakthrough solution to improving road safety. Combining the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and RFID chips installed in the tire, the device helps check the tire pressure and conditions and link to a data processing system. After seven years of thorough testing and research plus thousands of manufactured chips that validate test phases, the technology was introduced to 85% of London’s city buses in time for the 30^th Olympic Games.

The small RFID chips require no batteries and instead are activated by the radio waves it receives during scanning. The users may input their own data and update them as well. It can last longer than the tire itself, shave time in vehicle maintenance and provide cost-efficient vehicle operations.

With Michelin’s “communicating” tires, the transit operators only need to use an electronic reader that automatically gathers information about the tire’s condition and history. Now, instead of physical check-ups that may be dangerous to the operators, a more reliable system of monitoring tire conditions guarantee that the passenger vehicle tires will last longer, be more accurately traceable, reduce fuel consumption and avoid the need for frequent and costly replacements.

The Michelin Group: A major player in the British urban transport system

The figures speak for themselves. With 33,000 buses covered by service contracts (representing 80% of the country’s bus market) and a 100% market share for four of the five largest British bus transport companies and a 50% share for the fifth, Michelin is eminently qualified to provide bus fleets with end-to-end tire management solutions.

What’s more, 85% of all London buses are fitted with MICHELIN tires. More than just buses, these highly original vehicles – with their bright red color so well-liked by tourists – play both a symbolic and an indispensable role in urban mobility and at the same time are rightly considered to be one of the city’s cultural assets

Cocoon Boutique Hotel - the Philippine’s first truly-Green Hotel in Quezon City.

COCOON…A warm nesting place that is - Modern yet Classic Tranquil yet steps from vibrant entertainment Environmentally Responsible, yet Luxuriously Carefree Global yet truly Filipino

                                                              Board Room

We open our doors to our pioneering guests who share our commitment for environmentally sustainable luxury. With each stay and use of the deluxe amenities at Cocoon, our guests are able to take part in an initiative to be environmentally responsible and make a positive contribution to the community. We redefine the pleasure of sleep and bath experience. And we strive to establish sustainable relationships with our guests through sincere, warm, and nurturing service befitting a genuine Boutique Hotel

Cocoon Boutique Hotel is resolute in its commitment to all its stakeholders.

For its guests - Elegant, stylish and intimate facilities with complete five-star amenities from a genuine boutique hotel with superior guest services

For its staff – Extensive training and a work environment providing a sense of belonging and ownership that will manifest in ‘that special personal connection’ with all the guests.

For the community - A determined effort to give significant contributions to save the environment with the goal of being LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. In addition, a venue for community-immersion of youth with disability at the hotel’s back-of-the-house operations.

Cocoon Boutique Hotel – where Luxury is Responsible.

 

Our emblem embodies what we stand for. As seen throughout the hotel,

calado (wooden cut-outs) adorn different areas. The emblem in calado design symbolize the following-

1- A plant – which embodies our goal to highlight the need to protect the environment.

2- The resources that we need to conserve with the flower as an interpretation of the Sun – the symbol for energy, and the flowing leaves as an interpretation of Water.

3- A person with outstretched arms to depict the people in our community – our staff, our guests, our neighbors, with whom we aim to build sustainable relationships.

Listing of hotel’s facilities and services, combining luxury and responsibility.

Facade

BUILDING

• SUSTAINABLE SITE near Hospitals, Malls, Fresh Produce Markets, Supermarkets, Dining and Entertainment Center, Schools, Churches, Media Centres, Government Agencies, Corporations, etc.

It is steps away from the bustling Timog Avenue while contained within a quiet, affluent community within the South Triangle Areas acknowledged as one of the City’s prime locations. It is only two blocks from Tomas Morato Avenue, another popular entertainment strip in Quezon City.

• Rain & ground water harvesting for toilet flushing, plant irrigation & general house cleaning.

· 100% use of LED lighting

· Reclaimed all wood, metal roofing & steel grills of demolished structure on site.

· Use of reclaimed materials for the construction process & re-use to form part of the structure.

· Passive cooling thru building orientation

· Use of insulation on metal roofing

· * 2 level Basement for ample parking space.

• * Business Center, Boardroom, Flower & Gift Shop, Specialty Bar & Restaurant, Spa & Nail Salon, Travel Agency, Aesthetic Clinic, Dental Clinic, Gym

* In progress

LOBBY

• Use of reclaimed wood
• Use of natural & renewable materials such as woodstone

· Use of used lighting fixtures

· Front stairwell has natural lighting & ventilation

· Use of indoor plants

· Latest design Schindler elevator

· PABX System

· Modern Tropical interiors with touches of Filipino designed by Steven Leach + Associates.

• Concierge Services

· original 1800s Steinway Grand Piano

· Antique wheels of carabao drawn carriages, heirloom chests & intricate wooden calado cutouts

HALLWAY

· Fresh cool air generated from Heat Recovery System

· Use of used lighting fixtures

· Use of CCTV & addressable fire alarm systems for security

· Limit traffic access by use of RFID key card system

· Wide hallways with acoustic panels

· Original oil on canvass paintings

Deluxe

 

Suite

ROOMS

· Inverter type air conditioners using non-ozone-damaging R410A refrigerant

· Use of reclaimed wood

• Art wall from individual scrap wood pieces

· Use of large windows for natural lighting.

· Fixed windows for sound insulation

· Lower Operable awning window to allow fresh air

• 32 inches LED Cable TV with USB port capable of playing movies, DVD, MP3
• Absorption-type mini refrigerators; coffee/tea making facility

· Fresh air circulation in guestrooms through natural positive-negative air pressure

• Waste segregation program
• Linen reuse program
• Built-in desk & floors using reclaimed solid hardwood
• Structured cabling system for high speed internet
• In-room electronic safe; hair dryer
• 3-units IDD/NDD telephone set-up
• Top-of-the line bed with pocket springs & anti dust mite, anti microbial memory foam
• 400 Thread-count, 100% Egyptian Cotton bed linen
• 90% Goose down duvets and circle-of-down pillows
• Day Service & Turn-down Service

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Suite cr

BATHROOMS

• Towels reuse program
• Eco-certified 100% organic bathroom amenities
• Toiletries made of Plasticized Cornstarch with packaging using Stone Paper & Soy Ink
• Dual piping system for separate grey & potable water
• Water-saving faucets with aerators & Siphonic jet toilet flushing
• Separate Deep-soak bathtubs & rainshower with hot & cold water
• Open bathroom set-up with speakers for TV viewing convenience in most rooms
• 100% Egyptian Cotton towel sets

Ballroom

BALLROOM

· Use of Low-e laminated glass & insulated double glaze glass for windows and doors.

· Use of eco-friendly cleaning materials throughout the hotel.

· No smoking policy

· 250 pax capacity with soundproof operable walls that can divide to 2 Function Rooms

· 4-fixturesdeep soak bathtub and rainshower

· High ceiling accented by four Murano dimmable LED chandeliers

· State of the art sound and video equipment.

Deck

THE DECK

· Use of canopies for natural sun shading & protection from rain

· Use of reclaimed wood

· Roof garden as “quarantine” for the indoor plants

• Coffeeshop with Home style comfort Filipino & International food.
• Wireless Internet Connection in Public Areas
• Adult pool has four jets for hydro massage & with over 60 light shows
• Kiddie pool with bubbler
• Rainshower with hot & cold water

Enjoy the luxury of five-star amenities & service

The Deck Bar and Breakfast Venue

Abuela’s Coffeeshop

Wireless Internet Connection in Public Areas

Outdoor Adult and Kiddie Swimming Pool

High-ceiling Ballroom for 250 persons, or Two function rooms for 100 persons each

State-of-the Art Boardroom

Business Center

Exercise Area (in progress)

The Mulberry Flowers and Finds – Flowers and Gift Shop

Il Duelo Rustic Italian Restaurant

Paire Cocktails and Pastries

Serendipitea Milk Tea Shop

Iris Spa and Nail Art

Nouvelle Aesthetic Clinic

Peps Silvestre Salon

Triple Star Travel Agency

Concierge Services, Room Service

Laundry, Dry-cleaning and Pressing Services

Transportation Service and Tours Assistance

Proximity Card Access Control, 24-hour CCTV & Security,

and Addressable Fire Alarm system

LOCATION

Cocoon Boutique Hotel is in the heart of Quezon City, the biggest and most progressive city in Metro Manila.

It is steps away from the bustling Timog Avenue while contained within a quiet, affluent community within the South Triangle Areas acknowledged as one of the City’s prime locations. It is only two blocks from Tomas Morato Avenue, another popular entertainment strip in Quezon City.

Keep clothes clean and dry in the rain

Don’t let the gloomy weather get to you. The rainy season, which is in full swing, often brings a lot of worries along with thunder and storms. Rain has a way of affecting everything in our lives, including the clothes we wear.

Not letting damp laundry dry completely make garments smell foul and musty. Worse, the moisture in the clothes can be breeding places for bacteria, which can cause allergies and other ailments.

Luckily, Stanhome World, the No. 1 Direct-Selling company in the European Union, is committed to finding simple solutions to save everyday problems like rainy season laundry. Here are some easy tips that will ensure your laundry smells fresh and clean no matter what the weather.

1. Make sure you use clean water to wash your clothes.

2. Always apply soap or detergent evenly on the fabric.

3. Rinse clothes thoroughly, until soap bubbles are no longer visible.

4. Use fabric conditioner to make sure your clothes stay soft and sweet-smelling.

5. Hang laundry indoors to make sure the clothes don’t get rained on.

6. Iron clothes as soon as you can. Don’t bundle them up for a long time or they might lose the freshness of their just washed scent.

To really make sure your clothes are safe for rainy days, try PRIME-WASH Fresh Bloom and SANI-SOFT, Stanhome World’s new laundry offerings that will work to keep your garments clean and fresh no matter what the weather.

PRIME-WASH Fresh Bloom is a new variant of Stanhome’s laundry detergent, PRIME-WASH Classic. Along with having PRIME-WASH’s ability to keep clothes clean and germ-free, Fresh Bloom has a sweet floral scent that can be a breath of fresh air during rainy days.

SANI-SOFT Antibacterial Fabric Conditioner softens fabrics and helps reduce wrinkles better than regular detergents. It’s specially formulated to be safe for your family, with antibacterial ingredients that fight germs and a fragrance that minimizes risk of allergies. Plus, SANI-SOFT retains freshness even when laundry is dried indoors, making it perfect for the rainy season.

For more information about PRIME-WASH Fresh Bloom and SANI-SOFT, visit the Stanhome World Philippines Facebook Fan Page, email feedback@stanhomeworldph.com or contact 091-STANHOME (0917-8264663). Both new products are now available through the Stanhome World Independent Supervisors (SIS) or at Stanhome World Service Centers in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Batangas, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Zamboanga, Butuan City and Kidapawan.