RAPUNZEL: A Very Hairy Tale from Repertory Philippines

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Enjoy magic and mirth with the family as REP’s Theater for Young Audiences reinvents the classic, whimsical adventure of Princess Rapunzel in Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale from September 15, 2018 to January 27, 2019 at the OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Based on the story, music, and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, the play opens with the beautiful, extremely long-haired Princess Rapunzel (Cara Barredo, Mikkie Bradshaw, Justine Narciso and Alyssa Rosa) being kidnapped and trapped inside a tower as the evil Lady Za Za (Carla Guevara-Laforteza and Liesl Batucan) tries to seize the entire kingdom and place it under her rule.

While on the quest to find the perfect head of hair, Sir Roderick (Hans Eckstein, Andres Borromeo and Brendon Banares) and his hairstylist friend Edgar (Steven Hotchkiss, Chino Veguillas, and Kenny Isidro) find their way to the tower in the middle of the dark forest to rescue Rapunzel with the help of a slightly neurotic Gypsy Woman (Bituin Escalante and Naths Everett) and witty, old dragon Socrates (Arnel Carrion, Raymund Concepcion and Jamie Wilson).

Joy Virata directs the cast of this magical retelling of a classic fairytale with its fair share of twists and turns.  

Interested organizations and schools may now reserve slots for fundraising purposes. For the available show dates and tickets, call REP at 843-3570 or Ticketworld at 891-9999, or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

For updates and show schedules, log on to www.repertoryphilippines.ph, like and follow repertoryphilippines on Facebook and Instagram, and follow @repphils on Twitter.

AfterShokz Headphones has arrived in the Philippines

AfterShokz Headphones using Bone Conduction Technology

AfterShokz makes awesome types of bone conduction headphones which functions with little tiny speakers that are jammed into your ears, the headphones have large rubber pads that rest against the bones of your skull.

Bone conduction headphones have become increasingly popular in the music industry. What has been incorporated into the hearing healthcare industry for many years is now being utilized in the music media industry as a different way to listen.

AfterShokz are wireless, open-ear sport headphone made to ensure safety—perfect for runner, cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. This award-winning headphones deliver the ultimate level of comfort and situational awareness, without compromising on premium sound. 

Yes, these headphones are really supposed to be worn with open-ears. At first it looks weird, knowing all other headphones we worn before are designed to cover or plug into our ears, but AfterShokz is different, it’s supposed to settle on your cheekbones. Sick of listening music through your ear canals like a chump? It turns out you can actually hear via the bones in your skull instead.

Playing music sets them vibrating and the fun begins. Listening to music via bone conduction is weird in so many ways. But convenient and fun at the same time. The sound seems to somehow come from inside your head and feels richer yet muted at the same time. To be honest, it gets some time before you get used to it. But when you do, you won’t look back to your old plugged-in-your-ear-earphones/headphones. 

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It’s important to nestle the headphone pads right up against the bone in front of your ear, otherwise you won’t get the full effect. It does take a bit of experimentation to find the best spot, especially if you wear glasses.

At first it seemed like the sound was only inside your head – like standing in a room full of music that only you can hear. But it turns out if you crank up the volume the headphones are actually very audible to people nearby. While bone conduction does the heavy lifting, a lot of sound does make it into your ears the usual way.

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Beijing’s Silk Road Extends to Manila with Charming Beijing Tourism Promotion

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Historically, the Silk Road (also known as Silk Route) was China’s famous road which literally gave way to Chinese trade across the Mediterranean. It enabled China to create relationship through trade, mostly of China silk, with countries like India, Egypt and even Britain, among others. Today, China is reviving its Silk Road days by developing partnerships, extending assistance, and building bridges not only with trade but also through tourism; and it will extend its reach to Manila.

On September 15, 2018, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development presents “Charming Beijing: Beijing Tourism Promotion” at the G/F Atrium, SM Aura Premier. With a theme, “The Silk Road Bridges East and West, New Beijing Resonates with People,” it reflects China’s endeavour to revitalize the Silk Road’s eminence into the modern times.

This one-day free admission event is open to public and will highlight many of Beijing’s unique characteristics.  It will feature a variety of activities to highlight China’s capital like the Beijing Virtual Reality Experience, “I Heart Beijing” Arts and Calligraphy Workshop, 360° Beijing Photo Booth, and Beijing Photography Exhibit. Guests can also enjoy entertainment such as the Traditional Lion and Prosperity God Dance Ritual and a cultural dance performance by the Filipino-Chinese Theatre Dance Company.

Charming Beijing is an initiative of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development, organized by China Travel Service (CTS) MICE Co., Ltd. and Write On Track, with venue partner, SM Aura Premier.

For more information about Beijing, visit www.visitbeijing.com.cn or follow and like "Visit Beijing" on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube with hashtags, #CharmingBeijingPH and #WeHeartBeijing. 

World-class natural remedy for Filipina beauty & wellness expert’s crowning glory

Ms. Cory Quirino for NOVUHAIR

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Hair loss is a concern for both men and women. It can have a devastating effect to anyone who experiences it. 

According to Web MD, the average adult head has about 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair and loses up to 100 of them a day, which is normal. As people age, their rate of hair growth slows, and they can experience losing more than hundreds of strands which is quite alarming. So what can you do to prevent it? 

For beauty and wellness expert, Cory Quirino, embracing wellness is the first step to help improve the hair’s condition and make people look younger.

“If you choose to have a wellness lifestyle, then expect wonderful changes such as radiant skin, energy, and a general sense of well-being,” she emphasizes. “In time, you will realize that you have successfully delayed the aging process.”

The beauty and wellness expert says that choosing wellness as a lifestyle includes eating nutritious food, exercising, getting a good sleep, drinking generous amounts of water, managing stress, getting enough sunshine, and above all, staying positive. 

On top of a daily healthy regimen, a supplement is necessary to maintain a healthy hair and scalp. Many people opt to use chemical-based products. But for her, the use of natural products is a must and the best solution for hair loss.

Christmas starts in September with the Toys “R” Us’ Flash Sale with Mastercard

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This is the best time to shop for your Christmas present to your kids as Toys "R" Us, the leading toy store in the country gives awesome discounts to Mastercard card holders. You can get as much as 50 percent off discounts with the Toys "R"Us and Mastercard's Flash Sale. 

We all once believed in the magic of Santa Claus. Back in the day, Santa Claus was the source of every toy a kid could ever want, and both naughty and nice had to count down to Christmas to see what goodies lay under the tree courtesy of the Big Man in the Red Suit. Today, children don’t have to wait for Santa or the season of giving to get their toy fix: beloved international toy chain Toys “R” Us offers shelves upon shelves of the latest games and playthings for the young and young at heart. Best of all, they’re available the whole year round!

From September 3 to 5, 2018, Mastercard celebrates Christmas three months early through a tie-up with giant toy retailer Toys “R” Us for the biggest Flash Sale in town.   

The giant toy retailer’s exclusive promo is open to all active consumer credit, debit, and prepaid Mastercard holders at its Robinsons Galleria branch so mark your calendars and plan your early holiday shopping with the kids. Discounts are valid for straight and up to 6-month installment purchase at 0% interest for select existing enrolled products.

Find your child’s dream toy kitchen set, mini race car or baby doll on select discounted items and get up to 50% off while score up to 10% discount on regular priced items exclusive of batteries, confectioneries, and Tech Zone items. Mastercard holders can also get a free P100 Costa Coffee gift certificate for a single receipt minimum purchase of P3,000. The gift certificate will be given automatically at the counter upon receipt of payment and can be availed at any Costa Coffee Branch.

Show some love and make your little ones smile with their desired toys as Mastercard and Toys “R” Us give you the best deal this month.

Don't miss this awesome deal guys! It's always best to make an advance holiday shopping than be sorry for all the stress during the so-called traffic and jampacked Christmas shopping rush during the holidays.