NOKIA OVI closes on May 30

Nokia Ovi Share -- Nokia users' service to upload videos and photos online will be closing starting May 30. thus, all Ovi users, if you have files stored in your Ovi account, you are requested to download it and put it in another internet folder. that is what i have read in an email i got this morning.

this has been necessary for Nokia because Nokia will be focusing on mobile and location based services. and Ovi will not be a part of this change.

the problem is, i can't even remember what my username and password is. although most of the files are found in my other accounts, i want to revive and keep my Nokia account. this is to have access to other Nokia services in my mobile phone.

right now, i am looking at Nokia Pulse. this is a new feature that found at the Nokia website where Nokia will be able to track your location and even check in with your friends or families. very similar like Foursquare in that sense -- but for Nokia users only. but would this be good? well, you might be very selective of what you will post online. :)

Nokia Pulse website

if you have questions about what Nokia would be doing in the next few months, check http://nokia.com/support and click "Contact Support."

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SAM CONCEPCION and NEIL COLETA team up for upcoming movie

i feel so lucky to have an upclose interview with Sam Concepcion and Neil Coleta, two stars from ABS-CBN. the two are on their shoot of an upcoming movie, I Do Bidoo, Bidoo that is targeted to premiere in theaters on the third quarter of 2012.

Sam Concepcion and Neil Coleta

Sam Concepcion is Rock Polotan. raised from the not-so-rich family under Eugene Domingo and Ogie Alcasid. musicality and hardwork is in the genes of the family. however, being the first child of the couple, he accidentally trips down to Tracy Fuentebella (Tippy Dos Santos) whom he got pregnant.

Neil Coleta is Brent, Rock's best friend who stands by him all the time. we didn't have much information on the character but Neil is pretty thankful that he was chosen to be part of the film. known from his stints starting with an iced tea commercial, blessings keep coming in through movies, TV series and the like.

I Do Bidoo, Bidoo is a comedy-musical-drama going around two families: the humble Polotans and the rich Fuentebellas taking care of the struggles of a young nurse, Rocky and his pregnant girlfriend, Tracy. the movie also features songs from OPM legends, the APO Hiking Society weaved in the storyline.

Sam Concepcion is really excited teaming up with Tippy Dos Santos. they are known paired as Peter Pan and Wendy in Repertory Philippines' version of Peter Pan. they have done other projects together but this would be a major one. impregnating a girl in a movie is a new role for Sam. but he takes this as another step in his career and at least he gets versed in different roles. he is willing to get into mature roles but in a wholesome mode. he is also looking forward to working with his brothers, Red and Kevin Concepcion who mostly gets projects in the theater scene.

we also got to see the set of the Polotan residence in Quezon City. characters of the Polotan is noticeable in the house's colorful accentuations and design. Digo Nicio, the production designer, wanted to create pattern over pattern in the walls of the house. twisted 80's design in the realm when APO's songs soared the hit waves. the set is typically Filipino until i saw Rock's room.

jeepney signboards and posters of musicians cover the walls as a regular teenager would do it.

catch more updates about I Do Bidoo, Bidoo, the new movie by Unitel Productions. written and directed by Chris Martinez.

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PROMO ALERT: HAPPY EVEN AFTER journal giveaway

hello March and there are 2 months away to dedicate a very special day to the most beautiful woman in the world, our mothers. we have a complete family but i still don't forget those individuals who took their best efforts and time to devote to their children alone. i know a few single moms and i admire their strength in what they are going through and i think it will be very thoughtful and special if i will give one lucky single mom something that she can write her insights and create her own fairy tale through a HAPPY EVEN AFTER journal.

the HAPPY EVEN AFTER journal is filled with inspirational and spunky quotes from other Pinay moms like you are having a fun chit-chat with other solo moms. the lucky one will experience this as well provided these mechanics are followed:

MECHANICS:
1. anyone can join this contest. whether you're a single mom or someone you know can receive this gift. deadline of entries is March 15, 2012; 12mn.
2. on your blog (Tumblr included), write why you or that someone should have this journal.
3. like ohmski.info and Happy Even After on Facebook.
4. post the link of your blog in the comment box below. include your name and email address in your comment.
5. tag the Facebook pages while you promote your entry in Facebook. there's no required number of status messages while you promote your entry and i also don't require you the link of the status message.
6. the entries will be drawn through Random.org on March 16. and the first name that will appear on the first draw is the winner.
7. the winner will be notified in email. the other entries will be gratified as well.

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ERICH GONZALES as CORAZON: Ang Unang Aswang

fans of Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay are in for a scare in the upcoming movie, Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang. the movie is set to give way to Filipino fiction and will open on March 14 2012 in theaters nationwide.

the movie is about a couple who lives in a very simple area far from modernization and other signs of civilization. in a very desperate time, Corazon (Erich Gonzales) had turned back from God and sold herself to evil. thus, making all the horrors of revenge to people around them. Daniel (Derek Ramsay) makes his way to protect his feelings to Corazon despite what had happened to her. this will also expose viewers of what Filipinos believe in older times -- tiyanak, tikbalangs and the like.

Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay

shot in Baras, Rizal, director Richard Somes also narrated that Corazon and Daniel's home were just made from scratch and the story was inspired by different folklores in the Philippines. he himself almost believed in the existence of such creatures which were not really believed today.

the movie is intentionally dark. as what the director has said but to give justice in the despair of our lead characters. he even regarded the good acting skills by his stars, Erich and Derek, being professional and executes their roles well.

a tale of contrasting feelings and beliefs await audiences and fans of Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay in the premiere of their latest movie, Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang. filmed by Skylight Films, a new movie arm of ABS-CBN, coming March 14, 2012 in theaters nationwide.

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Ateneo BlueRep's BARE: A POP OPERA review

Ateneo Blue Repertory makes their debut show outside of the campus with the 2012 rendition of Bare: A Pop Opera at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City. the show runs from March 1 - 10, 2012 with 3PM and 7PM shows. this is directed by Ana Abad Santos based on the book by Jon Hartmere, Jr. and Damon Intrabartolo.

this is a story of 2 students, Jason and Peter, who are closet lovers inside a Catholic school. Peter (Bibo Reyes) may have wanted to get out of the open but Jason (Jaime Barcelon) stops him from doing so. alone, they do what they have to do -- express their love to each other. Jason really loves Peter but he struggles to protect his manly image. he is chased by girls and he doesn't want to disappoint his parents.

Bibo Reyes (Peter) and Jaime Barcelon(Jason)

to cut the story short, everything will be out in the open. with proper timing and acceptance of themselves, things will eventually work out right.

if you're going to watch the musical, the ensemble is good and there's a quite good set-up on the stage. cathedral-like, giving you the idea of Catholicism and being dogmatic of these types of schools. quite contrary to what's happening on our characters, where this kind of relationships happen. Ateneo, a known Catholic school in the Philippines, had embraced on this reality and i think it's a good decision to give BlueRep the liberty in choosing their productions and their students as well. substance comes first, if i may put it that way.

the songs are also nice. and you have to watch our for Sr. Chantelle and the Virgin Mary. Rem Zamora is powerful! his characters burst out the best lines i heard in the musical. praise be to him!

our main characters, Bibo and Jaime also did well. though i cannot find much of that chemistry portraying the lovers Peter and Jason. they can sing and act all right, however i think passion and engagement between them should be improved. Ivy (Maronne Cruz) and Fat Nadia (Cassie Manalastas) are also two ladies that can give out their character well.

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I'm a LORAX buddy

i was straddling along Promenade in Greenhills. wasting time waiting for a show to start. it seemed like i was looking for something until i found myself in Powerbooks. entering the bookstore was a showcase of good reads. atlases, novels, story books and even journals. there are also quite of colorful comics and books for the children.

but still i didn't know what i was searching for. i got out of Powerbooks, a little walk and i found a fluffy orange creature sending the cheers to everyone passing by it.

me and THE LORAX!

i found the Lorax and i got more intrigued to see it on the screens. other than that cute, fluffy, orange creature, it was also developed by Dr. Seuss -- the sensible author that gives life advises through a subliminal approach on children stories, teaching very important lessons in life.

the Lorax is about the story of a lovable protector of the environment. maintaining its job, he should stop the Once-ler chopping down a Truffula tree for some urban progress. this tree is also searched by Ted to give to his love of his life, Audrey.

Danny Devito lends his voice as the Lorax. joining him are Zac Efron (Ted) and Taylor Swift (Audrey) to share the story that will open our eyes on the bigger important of nature to human and other nature existence.

Danny Devito as the Lorax

catch The Lorax on theaters starting March 14, 2012. it is also available in 3D format brought to us by Universal Pictures and distributed in the Philippines by Solar Entertainment.

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EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE review

reading some online reviews agree to my sentiments on the movie Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. starring Thomas Horn (Oskar Schell), Sandra Bullock (Linda Schell) and Tom Hanks (Thomas Schell) who are based in New York in the time of a terrorist attack.

the movie is adapted from a novel by Jonathan Safran Foer of the same title about a kid who is in search of reconnection to his deceased father. the idea was to solve the mystery of a key he found in the closet of his father. this took his time to search for clues that will make sense of the key. i've noticed that rather than he goes to school everyday, he had developed his ability to lie to the adults around him. parents, don't tolerate this attitude from your kids. in fact, at the time he was really really mad at his mother, i was waiting for Sandra Bullock to give him 2 slaps in the face. the very annoying character failed to get the sympathy from the audience but increased my hate for Oskar. his name is perfect for him -- Oskar the grouch.

what to like in this movie? you have Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, two Academy Award-winning actors who played the parents of Oskar who were very supportive to their kid. you will also be travelling across New York with clues also rising your interest on how he will be able to solve the mystery of the key. well, Oskar may be very diligent and intelligent at the same time, but i just can't stand how he'd speak to adults like that.

catch Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, an Oscar-nominated movie that will be screened in the Philippines starting February 29 2012. brought to us by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Entertainment company.

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