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I never believe cosmetic companies when they say that their anti-aging creams can stave of wrinkles, reverse aging, and keep you young and beautiful forever. In the first place, I dislike it when anyone uses fantastic claims to promote their products. Secondly, aging is inevitable – there’s no way you can reverse it. Oddly enough, this is exactly why I’m convinced that Clinique Youth Surge just might work. At the press launch yesterday, we were shown a presentation on the science behind Clinique Youth Surge, Clinique’s new set of day and night moisturizers. Both make use of groundbreaking Sirtuin technology to slow down signs of aging while promoting cellular repair. What in the world are sirtuins, you might wonder? Sirtuins are a type of protein that extends cellular life and function. Every jar of Clinique Youth Surge is loaded with these life-giving sirtuins to extend the life span of your skin and visibly restore youth. Unlike many anti-aging creams, Clinique Youth Surge does not claim to reverse aging; it simply enhances the skin’s natural ability to combat the damage that accelerates aging.

Check out what the Clinique Youth Surge day and night creams can do!

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As of January 7, 2010, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) feeds and medicates 205 cats and kittens, cared for by staff and volunteers. Everyday, around 20 kilos of cat food are used to feed these darling kitties, and they can only be acquired through donations.

You can help PAWS feed the kitties by donating dry or wet cat food to the Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) at Aurora Blvd, corner Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The directions to PARC can be found at the PAWS official website.

You may also make deposits to their bank accounts:

Bank of the Philippine Islands Swift no. BOPIPHMM
BPI USD Account # 3944-0021-61 BPI PHP Account # 3943-0086-11

Philippine National Bank Swift no. PNBM PHMM
PHP Account#072-830174-0

Donations are also accepted via Paypal.

Update (November 24)- Read details on why World Pyro Olympics Postponed to January 2010

This video will summarize on what to expect from the World Pyro Olympics 2009

I still remember the World Pyro Olympics in 2007 at the Highland Steak , SM Mall of Asia. Hearts literally lit the sky. Since my camera was not that great, I ended up taking videos which got pretty good hits in youtube. It was pretty exciting that for the first time, there is a press conference for the World Pyro Olympics 2009 and we even had a sneak preview at the Fort Open Ground itself. Check this out

The World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 2009 is the biggest and the brightest show this year! Not only that , there is also a photo competition (details below).

WPO will be showcased at the Bonifacio Global City on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 with eight countries showcasing breathtaking pyrotechnics displays. This year’s stellar list of participating countries include South Korea, China, Germany, Australia, Japan, Italy, Canada and the U.S. Two countries fire each Saturday with a dazzling finale on December 19 featuring a Fellowship of Fire where all participants will each have a show; plus an exhibition from the host country, Philippines.
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The Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world, making it a natural playing field for water sports and adventure tourism. It’s no wonder that Singaporean adventurer and Guinness World Record Holder Khoo Swee Chow chose the Philippines as the place to attempt another world record on his list. But kayaking all over the Philippines is more than just a new world record for Swee Chiow; it’s also a way to celebrate 40 years of Filipino-Singaporean diplomatic relations. The expedition has been aptly named The Friendship Kayak because of the Filipino people’s hospitality and support for the journey; without it, this expedition would not be made possible.

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Those who are looking to import textiles from the Philippines are in for an interesting show this weekend. In line with Museum Month and the International Year of Natural Fibers, the Yuchengco Museum is sponsoring and hosting Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2, a showcase of the best homegrown textiles. This two-day event will take place at the courtyard of RCBC plaza (corner Ayala and Sen Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati) on October 23 and 24 from 10 am to 7 pm. With over 30 participating vendors from all over the Philippines, visitors can expect to find a wide variety of exclusive and rare fiends – from designer fashion and stylish home decor, to one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary textiles. The unique mix of textiles include loom-woven cotton inabel from Northern Luzon, pina silk from Palawan, t’nalak with dream-inspired patterns, yakan material from Mindanao, and banana fiber and silk clothing by Dita Sandico-Ong.

Aside from this two-day bazaar, Likhang Habi will also display a collection of rare antique fabrics and a talk on local weaving traditions at the Yuchengo Museum. Leading scholar on textiles Dr. Norma Resipcio will give a talk on The Philippine Textile Weaving Tradition on October 24 at 3 pm.

Entrance fee to Likhang Habi is only P50 and includes admission to the Yuchengco Museum, the Likhang Habi exhibit, and the lecture on Philippine textiles. For information, call the Yuchengco Museum at 889-1234 or e-mail the Likhang Habi secretariat at marketencounter2@museumfoundationph.org.