Coke Dream Pack Contest

Do you think you’re creative? Do you dream of making up new designs? Improve existing ones?

Here’s how you can do all of that and get the chance to win an iTouch! Just answer the following questions in 150 words or less and submit them to dreampack2011@gmail.com:

1. If you had a dream Coke pack/bottle, what would it look like? How would you make it portable? How many mL/oz.? What would you call it and why? (e.g. in the same way we call the small Coke bottle Coke “Sakto”).

2. It’s fun to make up nicknames. How would you call a new Coke pack/bottle if it had the following characteristics and why?

“It's a new handy and re-sealable bottle which I can drink to go with my snacks, anytime, anywhere, whenever the need strikes. It is convenient, instant refreshment whenever, and wherever I go: be it travel, trip to the mall, gimmick, or just simply when I'm on- the-go. Truly a great companion for my mobile lifestyle.”

You have from February 18 to February 28, 2011 to submit your answers to dreampack2011@gmail.com with the following information:

· Subject: Coke Dream Pack Contest Entry

· Your First and Last Name

· Your Age

· Your Contact No.

· Your Email Address

Easy, right? So what are you waiting for? Get those creative juices flowing now!

Terms and Conditions

1) You may send as many unique and valid entries as you want to increase your chances of winning provided that these entries fall within the duration of the promo period

2) You waive any and all rights to your entries to this contest (winning and non-winning). Coca-Cola is free to use the entries/suggested names/nicknames you submitted (whether or not the name/nickname was chosen as a winning entry) in any way it deems fit without need of or obligation to pay or compensate you thereof

3) You grant Coca-Cola the right to use your name and entry details for advertising and promotional purposes related to this contest

4) Entries will be judged solely by The Coca-Cola Export Corporation’s (TCCEC) and its agency based on creativity and originality of ideas

5) Should duplicate answers arise, the winning entry will be determined based on how well participant defends his/her answers

6) Winner will be notified via official email and verified through a phone call by The Coca-Cola Export Corporation’s (TCCEC) Third Party Supplier. Winner will be acknowledged on the official Coca-Cola Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/coca-cola on March 7, 2011

7) Winner shall receive one 4th Generation 64GB iTouch 4Gen with Philips Headphone SHM7110 as his/her prize

a. Winner should present a print out of the notification email sent and at least 2 valid IDs to claim the prize. Details of how to claim the prize will be indicated in the official email sent

b. If the winner is (1) a minor (18 years old and below) he/she must be accompanied by legal guardian, or legal guardian claims on his/her behalf (presenting all necessary documents); and, if the winner is (2) unable to claim the prize him/herself, a representative must present the necessary documents:

i. A letter of authorization duly signed by the winner, nominating the parent/legal guardian, or representative as the acknowledged recipient of the prize on the winners behalf

ii. Two (2) original IDs of the winner with picture (acceptable/valid ID’s are SSS, TIN, Passport, Office or School I.D.)

iii. Two (2) original IDs of the representative/legal guardian

iv. Print out of notification email

8) Employees of TCCEC and McCann Worldgroup Philippines, including those of their parent companies, affiliates, their third party suppliers, FDA and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity are disqualified from joining this promotion

Binalot online promo

Mga katoto! 15 days na lang, 2011 na!
Binalot welcomes 2011 with a BANG!
Gusto namin ng isang bonggang panimula sa taon kaya mamimigay kami ng BINALOT Party Package sa isang lucky fan!

Contest mechanics:
1. Click this link (http://ht.ly/3qEwq) para makita ang BINALOT Party Package photo.
2. I-like ang photo.
3. Dugtungan ang caption na "I want a BINALOT Party Package because..." Ilagay ang sagot sa "comment" box.
4. Comments will be accepted until 12:15AM of December 24. Pwedeng magpost ng multiple "unique" comments para mas maraming chances of winning!
5. The sender of the most creative comment gets to win a Binalot Party Package worth Php 850.00, good for 10 persons.

Important notes:
* Contest is open for all Binalot Facebook fans and Twitter followers only.
*Winners will be chosen internally by Binalot.
*Employees of Binalot Fiesta Food Inc., other affiliates companies, suppliers and franchisees & their employee & relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity are not eligible to join.
*The decision of the contest organizer shall be final; no appeals shall be entertained.

Price redemption:
*Binalot will announce the winner via Facebook and Twitter. Winner will be asked to supply his/her contact details.
*A Binalot staff will contact the winner and inform him/her on how to claim the prize.
*The winner should call 821-1000 before claiming his/her prize. He/She can claim the prize from January 3 to 14, 2011.

Angelina Jolie Turns on the Charm in "The Tourist"

Angelina Jolie plays Elise Ward, a beautiful (of course!) and mysterious woman involved in a romantic relationship with the wanted thief Alexander Pearce – but keeps her true motivations close to the vest, in Columbia Pictures' new romantic thriller “The Tourist.”

“She’s instructed by Alexander to take a train from Paris to Venice, and while on the train find a man – someone of Alexander’s height and build,” says Jolie. “She finds Frank (played by Johnny Depp) and throws him into this adventure.”

Jolie had been attracted to “The Tourist” by the potential of the strong female character and by the chance to work with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, and to have him co-write the script. After a very early meeting, it was clear that the director and star were on the same page about the kind of movie they wanted to make. “Henckel von Donnersmarck's `The Lives of Others' is a beautiful, intelligent film, but also heavy,” says Jolie. “When we met, he was very clear that he wanted to make a movie that was luxurious and fun, something that would be exciting for people to watch but didn’t take itself too seriously. It was a perfect match.”

“There are a lot of people looking for Alexander Pearce,” says Jolie. “He’s stolen a lot of money from a gangster. The gangster wants revenge – and his money back – and the British want him for the taxes on the money he stole. Everyone’s looking for him, including Elise, who hasn’t seen him for a long time and isn’t quite sure when he’ll turn up again.”

Playing off rumors that he has drastically altered his appearance, Pearce gets word to Elise: get on a certain train for Venice, choose a stranger of approximately Pearce’s height and build, and make everyone else believe that man is Pearce. She chooses the American math teacher Frank Tupelo (Depp), who’s headed to Venice to try to mend a broken heart. “She throws him into an adventure he’s not prepared for,” Jolie adds.

Of course, not everything goes according to Elise’s plan. “Imagine a woman who is elegant, sophisticated, and educated, who falls for a guy who is not any of those things,” says Henckel von Donnersmarck. “She has this grand master plan, and falling for him was not meant to happen.”

“My character in this film is different than any other film,” says Jolie. “Florian gave me very specific direction. My natural modern rhythm is quicker and harder. At the beginning of the shoot, Florian’s note to me was to slow down, as Elise lives in a world of quiet luxury and elegance.”

“Angelina wakes up in the morning and is glamorous and feminine, and I wanted to capture that about her on film in the character of Elise,” says Henckel von Donnersmarck.

“I wanted this to be a thriller that was simply a fun time at the movies,” says producer Graham King. “Two extraordinary actors, with amazing chemistry, set in an exotic, bigger-than-life location. Who wouldn’t want to go on an adventure in Paris and Venice with Angelina and Johnny?”

Opening soon across the Philippines, “The Tourist” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit http://www.columbiapictures.com.ph for trailers, exclusive content and free downloads. Like us at www.Facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH and join our fan contests.

Sony broadens choice of SD memory cards

Range includes value models plus high-speed new Class 10 cards, plus world-first file rescue software with AVCHD support

• Great value new ESSENTIAL Series, value-added EXPERIENCE Series and high-speed EXPERT Series SDHC cards by Sony
• Capacities up to 32GB and transfer speeds up to 20MB/s (EXPERT Series)
• File Rescue HD software* for EXPERIENCE and EXPERT card customers – the only rescue software supporting AVCHD files
• Also available for download: x-Pict Story™software for no-fuss slideshow creation

(*supported file type: AVCHD and MP4)

Sony has expanded its family of premium-quality memory cards to meet the growing needs of today’s digital imaging users.

There’s now a choice of three SDHC card ranges by Sony. The perfect partner for your Cyber-shot™, Handycam®, α NEX or DSLR camera, they’re also a great match for SD/SDHC-compatible cameras, camcorders and devices from all manufacturers. The affordable ESSENTIAL Series and value-added EXPERIENCE Series are joined by the flagship EXPERT Series for photo users who demand class-leading capacity and transfer speeds.

The new family of SD memory cards by Sony reflects ever-increasing resolution and performance of today’s digital cameras and Full HD camcorders. Innovations like high-speed burst shooting, 3D and Sweep Panorama by Sony are all driving demand for higher media capacities and faster transfer rates. Reflecting this trend, Sony now offers a choice
of SD cards to suit every need – from casual photography to the most data-intensive imaging applications.

All new SD cards by Sony are attractively presented with environmentally-friendly new eco packaging. There’s also a handy memo space on each card for handwritten titles and other notes.

High performance EXPERT SERIES: up to 20MB/s (Class 10) SDHC card, available in 8GB, 16GB & 32GB capacities
The brand new EXPERT Series of high-speed SD memory cards is ideal for memory-hungry applications, from Full HD video to continuous burst shooting and 3D imaging. Supporting super-fast data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s, the SF-32NX/16NX/8NX is a no-compromise solution for storing and sharing high-resolution video and still images captured with your DSLR camera, compact system camera or Full HD camcorder.

Value-added EXPERIENCE SERIES: up to 15MB/s (Class 4) SDHC card, available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB & 32GB capacities
Available in capacities from 2GB up to 32GB, the versatile EXPERIENCE Series of SD cards copes effortlessly with a wide range of imaging applications. Supporting data transfer speeds up to 15MB/s, it’s a perfect choice for shooting stills and Full HD video with your DSLR camera or camcorder.

Entry-level ESSENTIAL SERIES: (Class 4) SDHC card, available in 2GB, 4GB & 8GB capacities
Offering excellent value, the general purpose ESSENTIAL Series of SD memory cards is an essential add-on for boosting the storage capacity of your entry-level digital camera or camcorder. It’s also a convenient choice for storing and transferring digital music and gaming data.

Reflecting the needs of today’s digital imaging customers, Sony now offers a complete photo solution that teams high-quality storage media with powerful, easy-to-use software and utilities. Offered free to EXPERIENCE and EXPERT Series card owners, two valuable applications enhance storage, sharing and enjoyment of your digital images and video clips.

File Rescue HD* software – now with world-first AVCHD video file support
From accidentally-deleted folders to disconnected transfer cables, camera users everywhere know the frustration of lost, damaged or erased image files.

Now help is at hand if you think you’ve said goodbye to precious photos and video clips from your digital camera or camcorder – whether it’s from Sony or another manufacturer. Available as a free download for customers of EXPERT and EXPERIENCE series SD cards, new File Rescue Version HD can recover as many as 90%** of mistakenly deleted image files. In a world first by Sony, this easy-to-use file recovery software can now retrieve AVCHD movies recorded with any brand of camera/camcorder alongside JPEG, MPEG-1 and MP4 files.

x-Pict Story™ software for Memory Card
Also available as a free software download for EXPERIENCE and EXPERT Series card owners, new x-Pict Story™ software by Sony brings your collection of digital images to life.

This easy-to-use package combines your favourite photos and music with beautiful visual effects and transitions to create professional-looking presentations, with no special skills needed.

Integration with Picture Motion Browser software by Sony makes it quick and easy to upload slideshows to sharing sites like YouTube™ or Facebook™ with a few clicks.

In addition to the current EXPERIENCE series, the new range of EXPERT and EXPERIENCE Series SDHC removable memory cards by Sony are available from January 2011.

**source: Sony EMCS customer support report of current version

Entertainment redefined on the all new AXN Beyond

Get set to be blown away by the latest drama and entertainment shows on an all new, all awesome AXN Beyond channel. More than ever, viewers from the Philippines will enjoy a fresh and unrivalled programming line-up across a newly-expanded spectrum of genres, as AXN Beyond refreshes to redefine the entertainment experience like no other.

Drop Dead Diva

Turning into a ‘super-sized’ channel, AXN Beyond will serve up more monthly premieres from many more genres than before. Taking the definition of ‘entertainment’ to the limit, AXN Beyond will go beyond fun, feisty and fabulous with its variety of shows. These range from mystery and suspense, fantasy and science-fiction, paranormal and supernatural, fashion and design, to lifestyle and romance, across drama, variety, reality, sitcom, comedy, talk shows, movies and even music concerts.

Persons Unknown

Said Voo Chih Yeong, Head of AXN Beyond, “Viewers need to look no further than AXN Beyond for the latest shows across the variety of genres, as our channel will have something for just about everyone at a single destination. With a far more compelling entertainment experience, AXN Beyond now appeals to an even wider audience than before. Viewers who have come to enjoy the great programs on AXN will definitely love and appreciate the same world-class quality in the fresh content selection on the all new AXN Beyond.”

Indeed, AXN Beyond hails from the same team that brought Asia its top English general entertainment channel, AXN. As a fresh, hip and energetic TV destination, the new AXN Beyond draws audiences across a wide range of demographics seeking new and exciting entertainment choices, and has its sweet spot among male and female viewers aged 18 – 35.

‘Superduperlicious Tuesdays’ on AXN Beyond!

Viewers are set for ‘Superduperlicious Tuesday’ evenings as AXN Beyond serves up a back-to-back series of the channel’s very latest shows, all premiering on Tuesday, December 7, 2010! The fun begins with reality talk show The Marriage Ref, as celebrities such as Madonna, Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow pass judgement on real-life couples’ marriages.

That leads to light-hearted series like Drop Dead Diva Season 2 which continues the life of shallow model Deb (Brooke Elliott) whose soul ends up in the body of a brilliant, plus-size attorney. The night’s fun culminates in AXN Beyond’s headliner of the month – fresh new legal comedic drama The Defenders which stars Jim Belushi (According to Jim) and Jerry O’Connell (Sliders) as colourful Las Vegas defence attorneys.

Beyond Fun, Feisty & Fabulous

In the same month, AXN Beyond will bring on some of television’s most compelling stories in its latest drama offerings. Viewers will be captivated by the intrigue in Caprica, prequel to Battlestar Galactica and television’s first science-fiction family saga. Audiences will also get caught in the suspense of Persons Unknown, a mystery drama following seven trapped strangers whose every move is watched.

Reality entertainment on AXN Beyond is far from the usual stuck-on-an-island-fighting-for-survival shows, but is fun-to-watch yet nail-biting fare. Fierce competition, over-the-top backstabbing and catfights in reality series await in Top Chef Masters and The Rachel Zoe Project, while The Real Housewives of New York Season 2 sneaks a peek into the lavish lifestyles of the rich in the Big Apple.

Adding more than a dash of glitz and glamour is Scream 2010, the world’s first and only awards show celebrating the best in science-fiction, fantasy, comics and horror. Music lovers will enjoy Beyoncé I Am... Yours, a spectacular ‘live’ concert by singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles’ at Wynn Las Vegas.


With all that and more, viewers will surely adore the all-new, all awesome entertainment experience with the latest shows across the greatest variety of genres, unveiling this December on the fresh, hip and super-sized AXN Beyond.

The Defenders

Premieres December 7, 2010, airing Tuesdays 9.50pm first and exclusively on AXN Beyond

The Defenders is a comedic drama about two colourful Las Vegas defence attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick (Jim Belushi, According to Jim) and Pete (Jerry O’Çonnell, Sliders, Crossing Jordan) are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.

Leading the law firm of Morelli & Kaczmarek are Nick Morelli, an earnest, hard-charging attorney who represents his clients to the best of his ability, no matter how big or small the case; and his partner, Pete Kaczmarek, whose passion for the law is matched only by his love of fast cars, beautiful women and expensive clothes.

Joining them in their growing law practice is new associate Lisa Tyler (Jurnee Smollett, The Great Debaters), an enthusiastic young attorney looking to put her exotic dancing days behind her; and their young assistant, Sophie (Tanya Fischer, Life On Mars), a spunky and sweet ingénue who is eager to please her bosses.

Caprica

Begins Dec 9, 2010, 10pm in a two-episode TV premiere event, with subsequent episodes airing Thursdays 10pm on AXN Beyond

Set 50 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families – the Graystones and the Adamas. Bound together by tragedy, their ensuing struggle will determine the fate of the 12 Colonies. Caprica is a society rife with advanced technology. Little do they know they are trembling on the brink of the creation of the first cybernetic life-form node, or ‘CYLON’.

The Graystones and Adamas come from different cultures and wildly different socio-economic backgrounds. Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) is a computer genius and the leading businessman of the 12 Colonies. His wife, Amanda Graystone (Paula Malcolmson) is an elite neurosurgeon. Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) is an immigrant, a lawyer with ties to the mob, and a father who is desperate to reconnect with his estranged son, William (Sina Najafi). Their bitter rivalry will bring the end of life as they know it. Their children are the future.

Eastwood’s Christmas City

Tick the boxes on your Christmas wish list with Eastwood’s wonderful roster of holiday events kicking off this weekend.

Music lovers will surely be delighted with the concerts all lined up. Eastwood’s Christmas Chorale Series at the Eastwood Mall Atrium kicks off on Friday, December 3, with the Faith Academy Choir singing to well-loved Christmas carols. Chorale Concerts continues on all Fridays and Saturdays of December.

America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 Winner, Quest Crew pumps up the holiday vibe with a dance concert on December 4, 7pm, at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Armed with unmatched energy and magnetic charisma, the crew members captured the heart of Americans in ABDC back in 2009. Now, it’s time for Filipinos to witness their awesome moves and grooves. Joining the international dance group in the concert are Young JV, 23rd Awit Awards Best New Performer of the Year; Amber Davis, Urban Music Awards Best Female RnB artist; and Philippine All Stars, 2006 and 2008 winners of World Hip Hop Dance Championships.

Filling the holiday air with romance, meanwhile, is no other than Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez on December 5, 8pm, perfectly matching the serene and blissful setting of the Eastwood Mall Open Park.

Kids will of course have a gazillion things to do too. There’s no Christmas without good ‘ol Santa joining the celebration. So make sure to bring your kids to Eastwood Mall all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays of December (except December 25), to meet, greet, and sit on the lap of everyone’s favourite holiday guest, Santa Clause.

And since you are already on the swing of things, why don’t you take the chance to have your little tykes be one of the first to see the country’s first twin mall mascots – Easter and Woodluck – on their first public appearance on December 5, 7pm, at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Meet and greet these adorable cuddly bears after at the Ques-o Christmas Village, Eastwood City Walk 2, amidst the wonderful Snow Shower at 8pm. Simultaneously, witness a grand fireworks display at the Eastwood Mall Open Park and be awed with the play of music and lights bursting in the Eastwood skies. Fireworks displays are held all Saturdays and Sundays and December.

Eastwood Christmas mall designs will also make your kids say wow with its wonderful play of colors and patterns. A huge 60 feet Christmas tree sits at the heart of the city embellished with over a thousand Christmas balls (be sure to bring your cameras). The Eastwood Mall Atrium meanwhile is adorned with candy-canes and lolli-wheels while the glass doors are decorated with kaleidoscope stickers. The Ques-O Christmas Village, draws in the child and child at heart with its specially designed life-size Christmas houses line up for a quaint Christmas experience, with sporadic Christmas Snow Showers at Eastwood City Walk 2.

Completing the Christmas celebrations would be an Eastwood shopping spree in various holiday special sales. Get unique gift ideas from the Holiday Gourmet Market, everyday of December; scourge for wonderful toys for godchildren, at the Great Toy Sale; and relive priceless moments through movies and music at the Big CD and DVD Holiday Sale; all at Eastwood Mall. Enjoy big discounts on fashion pieces and Christmas mementos at the Eastwood Christmas Bazaar and Ques-O Christmas Village Fair at Eastwood City Walk; and at the Style Shack Bazaar at the Eastwood Cyber Mall.

So if you want to fill up those Christmas calendar, start this weekend at Eastwood and you’ll surely find a lot of things to enjoy this holiday.

For inquiries, visit www.eastwoodcity.com or call the Eastwood Mall Concierge at 709-9888 or 0917-8380111.

Logitech Announces Two New Multimedia Speakers with 360-Degree Sound

Enjoy Music, Movies, Games Anywhere In Your Room with the Logitech Speaker System Z323 or Logitech Speaker System Z523

PHILIPPINES—June 10, 2010 — Today, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced a significant extension to its line of multimedia speakers, delivering four new systems with 360-degree sound – including the System Z323 and the Logitech® Speaker System Z523. Whether you’re at work using a desktop computer, at home using a laptop, whether you use a Windows®-based or a Mac®, computer, both Logitech’s new speakers just work – and sound great..

Unlike standard PC speakers that use forward-firing drivers, the two new Logitech multimedia speaker systems feature 360-degree sound, or omnidirectional acoustics, which creates a substantially wider sweet spot – an especially helpful feature if you often move your computer around your home or office. With speaker drivers that face forward and backwards in each satellite, these four new speakers are designed to transmit sound more consistently over a wider range of space so you never miss a beat no matter where you are in the room.