MONSTERS UNIVERSITY movie review

in the prelude of MONSTERS INC., we are able to see the story behind the friendship of Mike and Sulley, how their differences make them each other's nightmare but eventually become the best of friends. MONSTERS UNIVERSITY is all a backtrack of everyone's story. that each everyone searches for success, live their dreams and even be brave to conquer obstacles of college life and friendship.

the majority of the story focuses on Mike Wazowski, a preschooler who wished to become connected to their world's most sought-after employer, Monsters Inc. and what it takes to be an employee is to be top-scarer in their school, Monsters University. from then on, his inspiration is to know everything about scaring people. this is no easy task for Mike because he has to endure college life in the School of Scaring under the terror of Dean Hardscrabble, a notable scarer of Monstropolis and a Hall of Famer in the university.

Mike Wazowski and Dean Hardscrabble

Mike's college life is complete and exciting with the whole cast of characters which we would find in a contemporary university setting. the bullies, the varsities, the populars, the nerds and all would be part of Mike's college life and would be his barriers towards fulfilling his dreams. adding to that is another popular kid, James Sullivan, who came from a family of very good scarers. Mike and Sulley's encounter would be very difficult for both of them initially as they go through the Scare Games, but they'll get to know and make up each other's strengths to achieve what they dream of.

Mike Wazowski's college life is very relatable to everyone who went through college. this would be their momentous era where they are trying to prove to everyone about their abilities and each one would dream about belonging to different cliques where they could be comfortable to fit in. but there are times that we couldn't get everything that we want. for this movie, it also teaches us that experience is the best teacher. i remember that i was almost the same as Mike during college. i had the same drive towards studying and may have dealt with similar people in the university. it could have been added to the fun at the university and like all, we should always be thankful to everyone who became part of what we are today.

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY opens June 26 and distributed by Walt Disney Studios (Philippines). directed by Dan Scanlon under Disney Pixar. also be sure to stay after the credits for a fun clip.

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what is ALASKA Nutribuild 345?

during the times when children are growing up and going to places at a distance from their homes, we don't get surprised when mothers get worried. a child's safety is a mother's ultimate concern. it is when the children get to try different things that would be dangerous for them. but let's understand that in the formative years (ages 3-5), children will get to learn something new that we can not take out from them. children in these years will be touching anything that will improve their intelligence by learning something. this is what we call milestones in every child growth.

the dangers of radicals in the environment might stop the child from exploring. and for us to prevent sicknesses that will slow down growth and brain development, they need proper nutrition in any food they eat. but what if a child is a picky eater? in Alaska, we can be assured of the child's development with its unique content of Nutribuilders, that will make children properly nourished. this also helps in the health primarily aided by the right food.

Tiffany Santuyo

dietitian and nutritionist Tiffany Santuyo affirms this practice of giving the right food and even supplement for kids to make them equipped when exploring in school. she says that preparation of baon is a parent's responsibility. with a trusted brand like Alaska, nutrition and brain development is well achieved. new parameters in milk formulas for children at ages 3,4, and 5. it is enriched with brain and body builder: the right mix of iron+zinc+iodine which supports development of brain functions, enhances immunity and promotes growth; choline that helps in the development of cognitive and memory functions; and DHA/ARA that supports healthy vision and cognitive development. partnered with a balanced diet and a healthy dose of physical activity, Alaska Nutribuild 345 helps maintain brain and body development during the pre-school stage, to unlock their potential at an early age.

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share a story, win a home with ProFriends

ProFriends shares the spirit of charity to your loved ones who you think deserves a good home. as the leading real estate company, ProFriends is giving away one house and lot, tax-free, to the most inspiring story in ProFriends Ka Rin Ba? Promo.

to enter, you must upload a video at ProFriendsKaRinBa.com which tells a story of your chosen beneficiary. the video must not exceed 1 minute and 30 seconds in any of these formats: wmv, mp4, mov or 3gp. you can only nominate one person whom you think deserves the home. to see the full mechanics, go here.

the submission is extended upto July 31 this year. the entries will be judges according to the following criteria:

1. Story Value - 50%
2. Production Value - 20%
3. Overall Impact - 20%

people can also vote for their favorite video and beneficiary by logging in through their Facebook account. a person can only vote once using his / her account. this also helps the video win the promo.

for the creator of the video, he / she will also have a chance to win Php 50,000 when the nominee wins. and for the featured individual, he / she will win The Sophie house model of Lancaster New City is a 52 sqm single-attached house on 80 sqm lot area. it has three bedrooms, two toilets and baths, a living room, dining area, kitchen, linear park, and a provision for one-car garage.

for more details, log on to ProFriendsKaRinBa.com. like the ProFriends fan page on Facebook and Twitter too

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PROFRIENDS goes mobile

the Philippines' fastest growing real estate company would now be available on your mobile phones as ProFriends gets its website mobile-friendly.

the website, m.profriends.com, enables inquiries to be responded in a nick of time with your concerns to be answered right at the palm of your hands. the mobile browser which is available on any Android or iPhone lets the user scout for his desired home features.

“We launched this mobile site to cater to our tech savvy market who are always on the go. We want to be more accessible to them by becoming more visible in new media platforms such as this, which they can easily access through their smartphones or tablets  any time of the day,”- Richard Tay, PRO-FRIENDS vice president for marketing.

the mobile site also has Facebook and Twitter features which enables the user to share the home specs to people who matter. my favorite icon on this site is the Call button which you can easily make a call and it will dial to the Customer Relations for unit inquiries, etc.

earlier this year, ProFriends also launched QR Codes which lets users access specific ProFriends projects: Ilustrata Residences, Parc Regency Residences, Lancaster Estates, Bellefort Estates, and The Palms Lakeshore.

you can scan  the QR codes above with your Android or iPhone. the QR scanner app is available for free in Google Play or Apple Store.

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the HP Mobile Authentication service

HP users can now have security in buying toners and cartridges to use with the new Mobile Authentication app which can be stored to their phones. smartphones will be able to scan the QR code present in the packaging of the toners and cartridges. those who do not have a smartphone can also authenticate the product by entering the numeric code on the stickers to the website hp.com/go/ok.

How does the mobile authentication feature work?
To use HP Mobile Authentication, customers should perform the following steps:

1. Visually check the label. The new HP Mobile Authentication label features holographic image-shifting properties in addition to the QR code.
Customers should perform the following steps to visually verify that the label is valid:

•Tilt box front to back to see ‘OK’ and ‘’ move in opposite directions.
•Tilt box right to left to see ‘OK’ and ‘’ move in the same direction.

2. If the package includes a new Mobile Authentication label, a smartphone QR code reader can capture the security code.

3. View the response from HP.

(1) The HP Mobile Authentication QR code may be read with any standard QR code reader or with the reader included with the HP eSupplies app for iPhone available at the iTunes App Store.
(2) The HP Mobile Authentication program is available only with security labels that feature the QR code.

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WORLD WAR Z movie review

based on a novel by Max Brooks, Brad Pitt takes on the role of Gerry Lane, a former United Nations employee who gets at war with a zombie pandemic and incidentally discovers a temporary treatment for the disease.

in World War Z, Gerry Lane is happy with his family going somewhere until a wave of zombies came attacking the streets and spreading the disease. and government measures of stopping them is intensified to bringing the whole world into a huge warzone. with his inquisitive nature, he was able to observe the occurrences and track a possible "cure" against the pandemic.

when i saw it, though i was not a zombie-flick fan myself, i was really amazed how people can be very creative of how zombies do what they do. their gestures and all, the way they infect and how they'll be eliminated. with this movie, i wasn't loathed with the falling arms and decaying bodies and i was fully aware of the items that go with the undead.

the suspense-factor is tolerable though i was hiding my eyes for a few moments. i tried to get the attention to the plot which i think is pretty good. the movie in 3D is also to watch out due to the artistic special effects. before i didn't had any interest on this movie but seeing it was not a disappointment

WORLD WAR Z opens June 19 in theaters nationwide, distributed by Solar Entertainment Corporation.

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MAN OF STEEL movie review

opening June 12 in the Philippines, Zack Snyder and Chris Nolan's MAN OF STEEL takes on their independent attack on how we knew about Superman. Warner Bros. Pictures must be very happy that most cinemas go with the hype of this much awaited movie this year. but as much of the expectations that i had when seeing the trailers, i think that the movie gave a different storyline on how we knew Clark and Superman.

of course starting with his birth at Krypton, we are told of the backstory of the technological advancement of the planet before its destruction. arriving on Earth, the young man discovers his extraordinary skills that would later on give hope to the earthlings from the annihilation of the people coming from his own planet. the movie on special effects is well done, making everything super at its execution. we are reintroduced to the alien existence of Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) in the world and how he has evolved and adapted to the nature the earth has.

but this movie i think didn't do much loyalty on how we know the story of Superman supposed to be. there is an awkward feeling you'll see him working already with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on the earlier part when he is searching for clues of his existence then at the end, he just applied for a job position at the Daily Planet. confusing right?

Superman's new costume is all right but it doesn't seem to be very look very close to the Krptonians' attire in their own planet. it's like "Kal, wear this, people will love you in it" kind of thing. i was assuming that the fabric texture of his suit will give him more incredible power or even justify why he is bullet-proof. but nothing.

you'll have a new-branded Lois Lane in today's Superman movie. instead of a damsel-in-distress-kind of woman that Clark / Superman would be always chasing troubles out of, she is now a reformed character. more adventurous, and a new diplomat between humans and Kryptonians. talk about women-empowerment.

major characters in Clark Kent's life are not left out. Lana Lang will be part of this during his Smallville days. Lexcorp will also get a cameo somewhere before the end of the chaotic fights. if you want to enjoy Man of Steel, go ahead and enjoy the great effects that this movie has. Chris Nolan and Zack Snyder definitely succeeds in giving us a new feel of the superhero.

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