Going to work early this morning, I’ve seen McDonald’s branch in Dasmarinas changed. They are now open 24 hours, apparently, Jollibee just a few blocks away from McDonald’s is already open and it’s just 5:00 am! I’m wondering if Jollibee will push their 24-hour service. 
Are they going to be 24-hour open? Lets wait and see 
Watching the news this morning I’ve seen the headlines that Disney has finally acquired Marvel which Spiderman and most of the super heroes came from. This is good for Disney since Marvel has a nice amount of characters.
Official Press Release
Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters
BURBANK, Calif. & NEW YORK, Aug 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –Acquisition highlights Disney’s strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value
Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney
Company (DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.
“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America
“We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation,” Iger said.
“Disney is the perfect home for Marvel’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses,” said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.”
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel’s properties.
The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.
From: Comic Book Resources (CBR) http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22747
UPDATE 8:30 AM PDT – There have been a number of developments since the initial press release about Disney’s acquisition of Marvel went out. Disney held a conference call with investors that just finished to discuss the deal and while much of it was focused on the financial aspect of the deal – with regards to both current and future opportunities – there were a number of comments concerning publishing and Marvel’s film slate that are of interest. The bullet points are:
- Existing licensing and distribution deals should remain where they are.
- Disney believes there’s real opportunity with the Marvel catalog of characters and will work on where those opportunities are greatest and how best to leverage them across the existing Marvel and Disney infrastructure.
- Disney executives went to great lengths during the call to make the point that they don’t pretend to be more expert than Marvel is in handling their characters, citing the hands-off relationship Disney has had with Pixar since the acquisition of that studio. Disney said Marvel manages the properties from a business perspective very intelligently and trusts them to make the right decisions for these products for a long time to come.
- Disney said the deal was attractive not just because they’re buying great characters, stories and brand, but about working with people who know these characters best and how best to work with them in other media.
- Again, referencing the Pixar deal, Disney finds working as one company with Marvel removes friction and creates value that’s very compelling. Licensing offers very attractive opportunities, but nothing is better than being one. International expansion of Marvel properties through Disney was cited as a potential growth area.
- Cable channel Disney XD is currently running about 20 hours a week of Marvel content and Disney has been looking to license more Marvel content and this deal gives them that opportunity as well as the opportunity to expose these characters internationally.<.li>
- With regards to video game publishing, Disney praised Marvel’s licensing agreements with some of the best video game producers and publishers in the business and said moving forward they will consider what’s best for each individual property as each licensing deal comes up for renewal and that there would likely be a blend of licensed and self-produced/self-distributed titles.
- With respect to Paramount’s distribution deal with Marvel and the Iron Man
- Will Disney3D be used for Marvel movies? That will be determined by those who are in charge of producing Marvel’s theatrical films.
- When asked if there was potential for cross-polination between Marvel and Pixar, Disney said that Pixar’s John Lasseter has met with key Marvel creative executives recently and the group got “pretty excited, very fast.” Disney will look at all opportunities and thinks there are some exciting product that could come from this sort of partnership.
- Disney said this deal is expected to benefit Marvel’s retail efforts, being able to leverage Disney’s shelf space and relationships with major chains and distributors.
- The deal began when Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger reached out to Marvel Chief Executive Ike Perlmutter earlier this year. Again, Disney noted that they believe in the creative team at Marvel and see no reason to upset that applecart.
- Disney has not made any real estate decisions and sees no reason to move Marvel Studios from their headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California. No mention of Marvel Publishing’s offices in New York City was made.
I’m wondering if Disney will make “Snow White and 7 Dwarfs with Spidey” or “Spiderman 4 featuring The Little Mermaid” hahahaha 
Last Sunday since we’re only 3 in house and very board, hungry and wondering what to do, we decided to watch movie. First, we decided to watch Bea’s movie which I don’t know the title but with a hungry stomach, we couldn’t decided what movie we’ll gonna watch so we decided to take our lunch. We decided to eat at Mang Inasal but our mind changed. We go to Dencio’s instead
Dencio's
We’ve entered Dencio’s and looking around and we found out that we’re the only one who will eat there. We ordered Nilagang buto-buto (P250+), chopsuey(P150+) and Pinaputok na Pampano (deliciously grilled fish) (P105/100 grams, 500 grams minimum = P525), rice (P30), bottomless Iced Tea (P65) and a mango shake (P65). Their price is just like the price at Max’s Restaurant which is just fine. After around 15-20 mins the food are served and we eat. The food was all delicious and the price are all worth it.
After we eat we went at SM to watch movie our mind changed again and we decided to watch Tarot instead which is a good choice of movie. My sister freaked out as well as my mom nice. The movie last around 1 and 15 to 20 minutes.
Okay, after a long day roaming around the mall, I’ve seen a Dance Pad for PlayStation 2 (P460) which I’ve been searching for around 1 month ago. So, I bought this thing and a DVD game (P150).
Back home, I tested the pad, of course I played it It’s nice and it gives me a generous amount of sweat!
The day has finally gone to it’s end and I’m super tired and I need some rest. My day is great spending my time with my family.
CBS to run video ad in magazine this fall
NEW YORK–Broadcast network CBS will be advertising its fall TV season with a video-chip ad embedded in an issue of Entertainment Weekly.
The September 18 issue of the Time Inc.-owned magazine will feature the first video ad to appear in print, George Schweitzer, CBS marketing president, said Wednesday at a press conference at the company’s headquarters here.
The ad will be launched in partnership with PepsiCo to promote Pepsi Max soda and the TV network’s Monday prime-time lineup. Not everyone will be seeing it: the ad will appear in a magazine insert sent to subscribers in the New York and Los Angeles areas–an edition without the video chip will be sent to subscribers elsewhere and show up on newsstands.
The technology for the battery-powered ads was manufactured by a Los Angeles-based company called Americhip, and each ad can handle about 40 minutes of video.
Here are some more details about the Americhip technology: the screen, which is 2.7 millimeters thick, has a 320×240 resolution. The battery lasts for about 65 to 70 minutes, and can be recharged, believe it or not, with a mini USB cord–there’s a jack on the back of it. The screen, which uses thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) technology, is enforced by protective polycarbonate. It’s a product that has been in development at Americhip for about two years, spokesman Tim Clegg told CNET News via e-mail.
This going to be cool but the downside of this is the cost of each magazines and I you are “techy” enough, you will experiment this thing for sure, hack it and alter in any ways 
haha.
Final Destination 4
The fourth installment of Final Destination movie is finally on its way to the cinemas! I’m excited since I’ve watched all final destination from 1 to 3 This movie is coming soon in SM Cinemas but I’ve heard that this movie will be shown this September. I hope that this movie will creep me again just like the previous ones
Read more about this move here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144884/
Recently we’ve watch The Haunting or The Haunted or whatever. I forgot the title since it was too boring for me. I got dizzy and my eyes hurts. Before the movie plays there’s a generous amount of trailers and I’ve seen the trailer of the new Disney-Pixar movie “UP”. The trailer is so cute and I think that this will be a great movie to watch. I’m planning to watch this move this weekend and I hope that It will be good and much better than the trailer. Gonna update this post as soon as I watch it.
Canon announces Canon VIXIA HF S11 in addition to their award winning line of digital camcorders.
Canon VIXIA HF S11
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced a new flagship model to its 2009 VIXIA high-definition camcorder line, the VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. For those video enthusiasts looking to capture the moment in breathtaking HD quality, the VIXIA HF S11 provides advanced HD features and professional-level manual controls. Additionally, Canon announced a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod.
The VIXIA HF S11 retains Canon’s core imaging technologies, but adds several new features that enhance operability and deliver unsurpassed image quality. The VIXIA HF S11 offers the ability to record up to 24 hours of crisp high-definition video to a 64GB internal flash drive and the option of recording video directly to removable SDHC memory cards for fast and easy sharing of memories. Two new features that help enhance the video capture and viewing experience are Canon’s new Dynamic SuperRange OIS system, which delivers the ultimate in shake correction by providing continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range, and an Advanced Video Snapshot Mode which allows you to create the perfect highlight movie to share with family and friends by recording a series of four second clips when in shooting mode as well as in playback mode.
“Canon’s latest enhancements to our acclaimed and ever-popular VIXIA line of high-definition camcorders improve the overall shooting experience and enable users more flexibility when shooting and storing their memories,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon continues to take the lead in providing products that offer superb image quality and value for the end-user.”
The VIXIA HF S11 features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the camcorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0 megapixel photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode. In addition, the VIXIA HF S11 offers manual gain control limits and manual focus controls found in professional camcorders.
As a new accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter provides the VIXIA HF S11 with a LANC terminal for connecting optional Canon (ZR-1000 and ZR-2000) and third-party wired remote controllers. This adapter fits into the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe for controlling various camcorder functions, such as power on/off, record start/stop, zooming and focus, and is ideal when used on a tripod.
Scheduled to be available in mid-September, the Canon VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, as well as the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter, sell for an estimated retail price of $1,399.99* and $120*, respectively.
Read entire post here: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090819005030&newsLang=en
This will be a good camera. I will buy this thing when the price drops hihihi
Though I’m not yet born that day when Ninoy died, I feel the his spirit today by the people who supports him. Because of him Philippine freedom was again claimed by its people from the Marcos’ leadership.
Who is Ninoy Aquino?
Benigno Servillano “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Philippine Senator, Governor of Tarlac, and an opposition leader against President Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (later renamed in his honor) upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the presidency, replacing the 20-year Marcos regime.
I hope that Ninoy’s memory will still remain in our heart together his wife Corazon Aquino.
Ever wonder on how to create a web 2.0 style buttons with such nice glowing effects? Today I’m gonna show you how to create one.
First, we’ll create a 100 by 40 pixel image. Open Photoshop (I use CS4) then File > New then specify the width to 100 px and 40px in height.
Step 1
Select Rectangular Marquee Tool on the toolbox or just press CTRL+A to select the entire work area.
Then, click Gradient tool on the toolbox. (Ctrl+G) or if it is not shown press press CTRL+G then Shift+G to show.
Pick your desired gradient color. I pick fading color blue.
Step 2
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