So when ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ movie opens here in the Philippines, my husband and I were one of the first in line!

Marvel’s The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is written and directed by Joss Whedon and features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson. In The Avengers, Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor to form a team that must stop Thor’s brother Loki from enslaving the human race.

“The Avengers”  is now on track to take in over $1 billion at the global box office, analysts estimate. This 3-D picture, directed by Joss Whedon (until now best known for creating “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), has already sold about $441.5 million in tickets overseas and has yet to open in important markets like Japan.

But I’m sorry to say The Avengers isn’t a good movie; it’s a GREAT MOVIE!!!! It’s not only the best team superhero movie ever made, but it may just be the best comic book adaption made period!

All in all, Marvel’s The Avengers is a visual delight and I cannot wait to see it again, and again, and again. Marvel fans will not be disappointed, and something tells me that most of you will agree with me wholeheartedly.

The Avengers, assembled and awe-inspiring. Ten out of ten.

So I went to the mall to check the best mounting brackets for our tv, but to my surprise, there are many selection of LCD TV wall mounts available today!

There are different types of mounting brackets depending upon their use and application. There are three main types of mount brackets available in market these days to mount LCD TVs, Plasma TVs and Larger display screens. They are:

1. Flat wall mount – Essentially the most primary and affordable wall mount accessible for flat display LCD TVs. The flat wall mount is an effective option to put up the TV screen in dwelling rooms with a simple seating association in entrance of the TV set.

2. Tilt wall mount – The lean mount is finest to be used where you want to watch the TV in a reclining position. Most LCD flat screen TVs put in on bed room partitions or over fireplaces should be put up with a tilt mount. This association can even serve to attenuate light from home windows reflecting on the display screen and causing poor image quality.

3. Tilt and swivel wall mount – This flexible wall mount is best fitted to rooms with a semi circular seating arrangement. The angle offers ample viewing opportunity from totally different spots. The lean and swivel mount is mostly used in kitchens or in eating halls the place maximum people can watch the TV at a time.

4. Articulating wall mount – Essentially the most versatile of all TV wall mounts, the articulating wall mount permits the TV display screen to be considered at almost proper angles to the wall. A combination of levers makes it possible to provide the widest selection of flexibility for viewing the TV screen from any spot in the room.

Choosing a bracket for your LCD or Plasma TV is a crucial task. Because you need to match the perfect bracket specially designed and made for your brand and model. Any other bracket that is made for some other brand or model will not suit with your LCD or Plasma TV. You will need to select a mount bracket that is appropriate for your desired display position. You can easily get one matching to your needs from the stores dealing in mount brackets for LCD and Plasma TVs.

While buying TV brackets, you need to keep this fact in your mind that, they are going to hold your precious LCD or Plasma TV. Therefore, going behind a cheap mount bracket is not a good idea. Its betters, if you go for a trusted brand and dealer with maximum guarantee of your precious electronic devices.

The pioneering ice cream brand in the country announced its Best of the Philippines (BOTP) flavor collection like Macapuno Banana and Macapuno Langka for the province of Laguna and Coffee Crumble and Tsokolate Tablea for the province of Batangas.

MIC General Manager Mayo Alcon said that the flavors best represent these provinces in the same way that the brand promoted Guimaras through its Mangoes and Cream and the Baguio Good Shepherd with the Ube Keso variety.

“We are happy that these provinces agreed to be featured for our new Magnolia Ice Cream flavors. We are hitting two birds with one stone by promoting our new flavors and the country’s tourism program,”Alcon said.

“These flavors are Laguna and Batangas’ very own and Magnolia Ice Cream lovers will surely enjoy these while visiting these beautiful tourist spots, “Alcon added.

Alcon thanked Laguna Gov. Jeorge “ER” Ejercito Estregan and Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste along with Department of Tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez, who graced the press launch at the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) head office in Mandaluyong City.

The tubwrap of Laguna’s Macapuno Banana and Macapuno Langka flavors will feature tourist spots Rizal Shrine, Hidden Valley, Pagsanjan Falls, St. Peter Alcantara Church and Mt. Makiling as well as the Anakalang and Luisiana Pandan Festivals.

The Batangas tubwrap highlights the Mt. Carmel Church in Lipa City, Taal Park, Calaruega Church, Jaybanga Lobo, Taal Volcano, Ambon-Ambon Falls, Malabrigo Lighthouse, Fantasy World, Mt. Malarayat, Acuatico San Juan Laiya and Cintal Coritos Garden Resort along with the Ala Eh Festival.

Also served to guests during the launch were Magnolia Ice Cream’s Double Gold edition flavors Double Dutch/Choco Chip Cookie Dough, Ube Keso/Creamy Halo-Halo, Cookies & Cream/Rocky Road.

Both BOTP and Double Gold varieties are available in 1.5L sizes.

Magnolia Ice Cream also introduced two new additions to its Frozen Delights line –  Fizz, a mix of rootbeer and vanilla ice cream on a stick, and Cookie Monster, a four way choco-monstrous ice cream sensation, both being endorsed by teen star Elmo Magalona.

Leather care is easy if you get the basics right. However, negligent cleaning of leather leads to dried and cracked leather. Leather is known for its durability and can definitely handle an intense cleaning.

One of the most common leather repaid dilemmas is the cracked surfaces and discoloration of the material brought about by the usual wear and tear. Cracked surfaces for one present a major concern, as it cannot be undone. If you want to avoid the expense of having to replace it, a practical leather repair approach is to re-color it, making the cracks less apparent. Some leather repair shops take out the cracked portions, replace it with a new one and re-color with leather dyes for everything to blend in.

If you have dogs and cats around the house, then you should know, they can wreck havoc on the surface of the leather. For cats, you may want to consider purchasing a scratching post to avoid damaging your leather surface and train your dogs not you jump on your leather couch. For some slight abrasions on the surface, here is a quick leather repair tip: spray some water on the affected surface then gently sand the surface with a grit wet sand paper which you can easily purchase in local hardware shops. If the damaged surface is quite extensive, you may need to recolor the whole leather to acquire a uniform hue.

These are just a few tips and tricks of the trade when it comes to leather repair. While there may be a number of leather shops that offer professional repair services, it is best to make necessary precaution so as to preserve your leather furniture in its original state.

But I read in a magazine one way of maximizing your space is by adding extra shelves in closets of bedrooms and creating specialized spaces. We are planning to get a rolling cabinet or somewhat look like mobile computer carts. Instead of having one giant long cabinet in the bedroom, you can split it up into smaller sections. This also helps out in designating and using these areas for specified tasks. Once you categorize stuff and organize it that way, you will realize that things become a lot less complicated and messy.

I guess maximizing space is something that depends purely on the creativity and the imagination of those who live in a particular home. The same available area can be used differently by differently individuals. All you need to do is find the right way to cut down on the unnecessary without compromising on your basic needs. Start to think out of the box and you will find many more such simple solutions.

Taking Care of your Helmet

• Cleaning your helmet and visor after use will help extend its life
• It is important to take care in storing your helmet, as extreme temperatures will affect its durability
• Don’t lave your motorcycle helmet lying on the mirror, as this may dent and damage the energy absorbing lining
• I would recommend buying in a helmet bag made of protective material (eg wet suit material)
• Protect your visor from scratches by keeping it in a soft bag
• Clean your helmet and visor with dishwashing liquid and water. Only use your hands and make sure that you rinse them well
• Think twice about painting or adding decorations like stickers to your helmet as the strength of the helmet shell can be weakened by solvents in paints and glues

Helmet Buying Tips

• Try on as many different brands as you can, as certain brands will offer a better fit than others
• When trying on a motorcycle helmet, leave it on for a few minutes, to ensure that there is no excessive pressure on the forehead or ears, as this will become extremely uncomfortable during a ride. (Read more about this below in how to test for a good helmet fit.)
• Ask an assistant for advice at your local dealer, they should be able to demonstrate and give advice on getting the right fit
• It is essential to look for the BSI kite mark on the motorcycle helmet, as this means that it complies with the UK safety standards. (Read more about this below in UK motorcycle helmet safety standards.)
• Be aware that the shell protection material varies with price, and obviously a higher price usually means more advanced protection. At the low end your helmet will be constructed of plastic. At the high end your helmet will be constructed of fibreglass or even kevlar or carbon fibre
• Fog shields and chin vents will help to prevent misting
• Some helmets have removable linings which allow them to be removed and washed easily
• There is also some evidence that riders wearing light coloured helmets have a lower crash risk than those with dark or black helmets
• It is advisable to replace your helmet every 5-7 years
• Never buy a second hand helmet as it is very difficult to determine if it has been damaged. Buy HJC symax 3 helmet, a quality helmet that you can trust.

Your helmet can be the difference between a slight headache and a coma. Treat it has such and remember to always inspect it after every run, regardless of run type. Always be cautious and learn from the past for survival in the future.

Most eyeglasses wearers have purchased eyeglasses at traditional eyeglass stores. Nevertheless, due to the limited styles and unaffordable prices, consumers have had to regard eyeglasses as a medical tool used to correct vision instead of a fashion accessory. But now, with the emergence of online eyeglass shopping, we can get fashionable eyeglasses at reasonable prices. Among the many online eyeglass stores, Firmoo, which combines fashion and economy, is undoubtedly the most outstanding one.

As we all know, we usually have to spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of glasses at brick-and-mortar eyeglass stores. Yet, you can get the same pair of glasses from online eyeglass stores at a fraction of the price. For this reason, buying glasses online is, so to speak, quite an economical way to get eyeglasses. Among the numerous online optical stores, Firmoo is the most economic one. Customers can usually get their beloved glasses at a price that is up to 90% lower than that in brick-and-mortar eyeglass stores. Furthermore, new customers can even get their first pair for FREE there. Some people may doubt the quality, safety, durability, etc. of eyeglasses purchased online, but there is no need to worry when purchasing from Firmoo. Firstly, all glasses provided by Firmoo are carefully manufactured by skilled workers and are strictly inspected by professional opticians before shipment, thus ensuring the quality and safety of glasses; secondly, Firmoo has developed a try-on tool for customers to try their beloved eyeglasses on so as to see how they look on them; thirdly, Firmoo has a customer service team that has always been committed to offering their valued customers the best service; lastly, all glasses available at Firmoo are provided by their affiliated factory, which is why they can offer eyeglasses at such a low price.

“We have dozens of affiliated eyeglasses factories which enable us to provide our customers with the most affordable eyeglasses around because there are no middlemen in between. Meanwhile, we have devoted ourselves to providing our valued customers with fashionable and aesthetic eyeglasses,” said Patrick Li, Firmoo’s CEO.

Compared with purchasing eyeglasses at brick-and-mortar eyeglass stores, purchasing eyeglasses online is not only more economical but also enables customers to select from more fashion elements. This is due to Firmoo meticulously picking several hundred classic styles from thousands of eyeglass models.

Firmoo CEO Patrick Li also added, “Our team has selected hundreds of classical and fashionable styles in order to save time for our customers when they are picking eyeglasses.”

So what do online eyeglass stores bring to us? We believe the answer is fashion and frugality.

For more details about how to get fashionable and economical glasses from Firmoo, please visit: http://www.firmoo.com/

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Do your part NOW before it’s too late.

Run and make a difference.
JOIN THE NAT GEO EARTH DAY RUN.
And be counted.

Get your race kits early!
Visit them at Greenbelt 3, Ground Floor, Left Wing for cash registration. Or register online at www.natgeorun.com/2012.

National Geographic Channel Earth Day Run 2012
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You may also go to Greenbelt 3, Ground Floor Left Wing for cash registration. Online registration runs from March 10, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Major credit cards are accepted for online registration. Cash registration runs from March 12, 2012 to April 15, 2012.

I am interested in running but have no experience except for a run/jog around the village. I remember the last time I ran, I almost hit a motorcycle windshield. Anyway, since I really want to do something for a change, I might join this run.

It is a special time when children of all ages honor the most important woman in their life. Everyone wants to give their mom a gift that is both unique and personal. Yet, finding that perfect gift can be difficult, especially if your mother is one of those people who seem to have everything.

But personalized gifts for moms are the best! Giving your mom a gift that goes along with her personal taste lets her know how well you know her. Perhaps your mother really enjoys listening to music. Give her a CD of her favorite artist, or go the extra mile and treat her to a concert as a gift. She will enjoy it every time she listens to that music, or whenever she remember your time out together, as it will remind her of how much you cared on Mothers Day.

Just think of your mother’s hobbies and you’ll surely come up with numerous gift ideas for her. A little gift to help her enjoy that hobby will leave your mother knowing how much you know and love her.

Extravagant gifts on Mothers Day aren’t required, but certainly most mothers enjoy a sparkling piece of jewelry or a weekend away, such as a romantic weekend alone with Dad, or a weekend spa retreat. As much as mothers enjoy raising their families, they still sometimes need a little time away, and a gift such as this lets your mother know you recognize her hard work. Of course, a gift of beautiful jewelry speaks for itself, be it a new set of earrings or a brooch.

Regardless of the gift you give your mother on her special day, she will be left knowing how much she means to you and how much she is appreciated.