Experience IZONE-IHUB “Where ideas becomes reality”

 

Good news to all Tech enthusiast, Programmers, IT students and anyone interested wanting to do business, conceptualize, reinvent or simply organize something that may struck mobile, internet , software developments and  or most of the so called modern technologies that occupies all walks of life nowadays.

IZONE-HUB is a place wherein TECHIE, GEEKS, DEVELOPERS and  group of IT and most of all local  Information Technology  businesses can meet together had their little talks , unwind  and get some fresh ideas with co it enthusiasts and professionals.

It’s a Free place to hang out,  Free coffee and most of all  is a free consultations and  discussions with the staffs of whether  the idea or the project is feasible or not.  If ever there is a good chance for the idea that’s been brought up a  good deal and copyrights measures will be presented to the person or group  and will be discussed about the percentage of  any business dealing they may  decide to  move in.

A free use of Computers with programs that is currently been used for developments and other needed applications that you may ever think of and ask for. It has an  Internet connections and WIFI enabled for mobile and Ipad or Laptop users  which is one of the  most important ingredients when we are talking of mobile , infrastructures , applications , software development and or  website applications.

It’s one of the most coziest place that I’ve seen and place where geeks and  IT professionals can go through . Its sort of an extension of a home and office which can make this community and  even our country more equipped  with regards to Information Technology expertise and more so in any field of industry you may belong to.

A New Year’s Treat of Chicken Charlie to Virlanie Children @ Yague Makati

 

This is one Foundation that gives a smile to every Children that has been abandoned, neglected, abused and not been given a chance to live a life of comfort, or even a simple normal living which other child has been blessed of.

           

          

Chicken Charlie has been one of the companies that has been so gracious with the kids here at Vernalie foundation. Thanks to the owners  who does not just think of how they will earn and be known as a company that is new and be considered starters in food industries.

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Together  with Chicken Charlie is Sweet Mamita who somehow shared to the Children their sweet love and care no other company could give. Thanks to Ms.Mary Anne Barbieto.

The Philippines is blessed to have Mr. Dominique Lemae a French man who unselfishly gives the Children of Virlanie hope and life after most misfortunes of life being went through and experience by Filipino children from any range of age.

                          

With the rest of his dedicated employees and French volunteers, Mr. Dominique managed to continue his foundation with  such programs as:

Residential Programs

Virlanie cares for children in 13 Homes that are designed for specific age groups according to the needs of the children:

• Homes for babies and young children (Cluster 1): Some Homes care for toddlers, children below 12 years old while others are temporary Homes which welcome the children into Virlanie. They aim to provide a safe place for young children who come from difficult situations and later achieve a higher rate of successful placement to either family reunification, adoption, or foster care.

• Homes for young adults (Cluster 2): These Homes care for young adults, children in conflict with the law, young unwed mothers and their babies and abused girls. They better prepare the young adults for sustainable life through the dynamism of support programs such as the Young Adults Program and LIFE (Living Independently for Full Empowerment) program.

• Homes for children with special needs (Cluster 3): Children and young adults with physical and/or mental handicaps are welcomed to these Homes They establish collaborative efforts with various disciplines, external partners, and organization to provide the best possible care and alternative programs to help them reach their full potential to care for themselves and live productively.

Mr. Dominique needs a hand that would help him do his task as an individual  and a foundation . They launch Rice Up for Children  and other kind of activities such as:

:Virlanie Foundation is once again inviting you to support the Rice Up Campaign. You can send your donations through the following methods:

1. Bank Transfer to Virlanie's account

Name: Virlanie Foundation, Inc.
Bank Name: Banco de Oro Vito Cruz Branch
US Dollar Account No.: 104580108577
Peso Account No.: 004580002426
Euro Account No.: 304580112833

· Please inform me (+632 895-3460 or +639175985485) as soon as you make the bank transfer or send me a scanned deposit slip so we can record your donation accordingly.

2. Through online donation

https://www.virlanie.org/how-to-give/donate-online/

3. For in-kind donations:

You can drop them off at the Virlanie Head Office at 4055 Yague St., Brgy Singkamas, Makati City (near Pasong Tamo, PRC) or facilitate the pick-up of donations with Virlanie staff.

If you need more information, you may contact Janelle Rabe through email (campaigns@virlanie.org) or landline +632 895 3460. 

For more pictures on this event pls click this link , https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.375537962542564.86109.348405828589111&type=3

A Glimpse of the Lights and Sound @ Aguinaldo’s Shrine in Kawit Cavite

 

It’s been a long time since I passed through and see Aguinaldo’s Shrine again . Before, this historical place is just a part of a public transport access to Cavite and you can somehow feel and ask Why did the government does not give some importance on its origin and background ?

  Just this 1st week of January I’ve found out that the place is turn into a park and Christmas is so lively in this place wherein Lights and Sound technologies has been applied .

            

            

And have found out  that the place has been preserved and  good memories has been presented during the life of Emilio Aguinaldo the First President of our country . .

Here is one ot the great great grand son of  Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo who is a dentist and one of the reason with his relatives for doing the stuff of preserving and defending their families true intention for some misconceptions of some historian who blatantly gives negative information to their one and only  true hero.

For more pictures of the travel pls. click this link, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.408869119193728.97312.100002119298281&type=3

The Machete’s of the Phils. Cooks with the Diva on its 2nd Season of “Sarap Diva”.

 

Watch how the Machete’s and Macho personalities of the Philippine industry  does their cooking with their own unique recipes in the 2nd Season of Sarap Diva on GMA . It does not degrade their personality as a male and machismo personality but somehow it has been a plus factor to them as an actor and as a private individual .

Their guests this Saturday are Aljur Abrenica, GArdo Versoza and Gladys Guevarra. Its the Machete meets Cooking Diva episode.

‎"Sarap Diva" is a cooking and talk show hosted by Asia's Song Bird Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. The one-hour program airs every Saturday, 9:40am on GMA7

 

You can follow Sarap Diva GMA on Facebook and Twitter :

Official Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/SarapDivaGMA
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/SarapDiva

“LIFE OF PI’S” NEWBIE THESPIAN SURAJ SHARMA NOMINATED IN 18TH CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS

 

“LIFE OF PI’S” NEWBIE THESPIAN SURAJ SHARMA NOMINATED IN 18^TH CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS

 

From Oscar winning filmmaker Ang Lee comes “Life of Pi,” a breathtakingly beautiful story of a boy named Pi played by newcomer Suraj Sharma who is lost at sea with a Bengal tiger, following the loss of his family in a shipwreck .

Suraj Sharma who hails from India never expected a “Life of Pi” when he accompanied his brother to the movie’s casting call. Born and raised in Delhi, India and raised by mathematician parents, it seemed that from more than 3,000 hopefuls who auditioned for the role, Suraj was destined to play the role of Pi, a mathematical constant transcendental number.

He has recently been nominated in the upcoming Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Actor for his role in “Life of Pi” along with other actors/actresses such as Elle Fanning (“Ginger & Rosa”) and Logan Lerman (“Perks of Being a Wallflower”).

The story revolves around Pi, a delightfully enthusiastic teenager who lives with his zoo-keeping family in Pondicherry, India. Inquisitive and intelligent, he explores different cultures and spiritual traditions. Pi has open-minded parents who allow him to become a free thinker, finding his own path. Due to a worsening economic climate, Pi’s parents decide to emigrate to start a new life in Canada. But the ship sinks. Eventually only Pi and the tiger are left alive on the lifeboat and the unlikely pair embarks on an Odyssey that is fraught with danger. On the precarious lifeboat he shares with the tiger, Pi finds inner strength and becomes aware that some kind of higher power is in charge of his destiny.

The heightened emotional connections presented in the movie required exceptional performances from its cast, none more so than the neophyte thespian who would take on the titular hero. “We searched for a young man who had the innocence to capture our attention, the depth of character to break our hearts, and the physicality needed to embody Pi on his journey,” says director Ang Lee. "During his audition, Suraj filled the room with emotion, much of which he conveyed simply through his eyes. His natural ability to believe and stay in the world of the story is a rare treasure.

“Suraj’s investment in the story made us really believe that whatever challenges we faced, the film was really going to happen,” adds the director. “When we saw Suraj, we saw the movie. Mr. Lee marvels at Suraj’s innocence and efforts, noting, “We are all experienced and perhaps a little jaded. Suraj reminded us why we want to make movies. Every day was a miracle.”

For Suraj Sharma, the experience of landing the starring role was surreal. “It was all so new for me,” says Suraj. “I had never been out of India. I didn’t know how to act or swim. I learned how to swim and now it’s my favorite thing to do. Shooting the film in Taiwan and meeting people from all over the world in the crew was fantastic. You get an idea of how diverse the world is. I was really inspired by everything I saw and everyone I got to know. I wanted to give it everything I had.”

Sharma also went through rigorous workouts to increase his stamina, which gave him an inner discipline and strength that enabled him to empathize with the character. “What defines Pi is his never-ending will to survive, he has a belief in the world and I think that’s what sets him apart from everyone else. He survives by instinct. But he also possessed a strong sprit from the beginning, right from being a child. But Pi kept that innocence inside him and with innocence comes belief.”

 

Here’s the Trailer Cutdown of Life of PI :

“Life of Pi” opens January 9 in 3D and 2D theaters nationwide from 20^th Century Fox thru Warner Bros.

BEHIND THE DISNEY ON ICE MAGIC @ Smart Araneta

BEHIND THE DISNEY ON ICE MAGIC:

MAKING THE (SET) PIECES FALL IN ITS PERFECT PLACE

Every year, hordes of Filipino families make the beeline to the Smart Araneta Coliseum to watch the latest Disney on Ice show. This year, from December 25 to January 3, 2012, expect the lines to get even longer because Disney on Ice presents “Princesses and Heroes”, a beautiful show that recreates defining moments when eight Disney princesses’ wishes are fulfilled with the help of their devoted princes. Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Tiana enter a world where heroes and hearts prevail. 

But beyond the awesome and precise skating, the adventure of this ice-spectacle is magnified many times over because of the equally jaw-dropping sets.

In a conversation with production designer, Robert Little, he revealed that Filipino audiences should expect the unexpected! Little says, “My hope is that as they experience each of the characters’ wishes, they would be surprised and delighted with the enchanting variety of stories and the seeing all their favorite characters. The show’s fast and exciting pace will also impress them as we move from story to story.”

To achieve this, Little revealed that the character Tinker Bell was crucial because most of the set pieces were influenced by the magic of Disney’s favorite fairy. “On a trail of pixie dust, the set pieces must literally come to life and have certain elements to fit each princess story. In the Aladdin scene for instance, Tinker Bell cause the bazaar and the marketplace to magically appear on the ice.”

Little said that his hands-down favorite set piece was the waterfall. “We had this early idea on about wishes and the types of places where you would be compelled to make wishes. We hit upon the waterfall.  The enchanting idea worked especially well for Ariel, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. However, it was quite challenging because we had to find a way to make the waterfall a cascading, multi-level piece, while containing the water off the ice to prevent melting.”

Other pieces that Little is very proud of are Cinderella’s carriage and the dragon, “Cinderella’s carriage is very much like a beautiful Tiffany or Faberge egg. At the end of the show, the carriage rises up and becomes a magnificent gold shimmering ball.” Little said that in Sleeping Beauty, he wanted to recreate all the excitement, romance and drama in the scene where Prince Phillip battles a dragon to get to Princess Aurora, “We made the fire-breathing dragon six meters long and there is a thrilling surprise in store for the audience at the end.”

Little said that designing the set for Disney on Ice was thrilling and as well as challenging simply because there were many classic stories to tell. He had to find a way to combine these stories through scenery that would be flexible yet magically effective. Little said that designing this set is actually the realization of childhood dream. “My one wish growing up was to be in entertainment, making models of magical places that I’d never been to. Disney on Ice has made that dream come true because I became a creator of these magical places, “Little said. Indeed, even among the people behind the scenes, dreams do come true in Disney.

These and more exciting “ice-specatular” numbers are in store for Filipino audiences who will troop over to the Smart Araneta Coliseum for Disney on Ice presents Princesses and Heroes. Tickets are available via TicketNet Online www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555.

Disney on Ice presents Princesses and Heroes is a holiday presentation from the Araneta Center, Smart Araneta Coliseum and Lactum. Official transport partners are Philippine Airlines and H&M Transport. Official TV partner is ABS-CBN. Other media partners are the Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Summit Media.  Official Residence is Holiday Inn.