Harry Potter, the boy who lived

Harry Potter, the boy who lived

From the time JK Rowling breathed life to Harry Potter and his friends between the pages of a book, I was hooked. I grew to love the stories about the boy who lived and waited with anticipation for book after book to arrive.

Later the movie versions of the books were introduced and I did my best to watch them with an open mind so that I could best enjoy them.

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Harry and Albus

Earlier today I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from someone who told me that she was reading my post on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (http://slvrdlphn.com/harry-potter-cursed-child/).  My first thought was, “wow!  Someone is reading my posts!”  which, of course made me go back to read what I wrote.  Second was, “what’s the catch?  Why did she email me?  Does she need something?”

She goes on to say that Netflix was showing all 8 Harry Potter movies (in English) starting November 1, 2018 … but only in Belgium and France.  Boo!  Why only in Belgium and France?  What about the rest of the world, eh?

So, here was the catch … she just wanted to share a link to a blogpost that gives instructions on how we could watch our favourite shows (such as Harry Potter) on Netflix  from anywhere, not just in the country you are in.

How to watch all Harry Potter movies on Netflix anywhere now

Did that perk your interest?  If the answer is YES then check out the post at VPNMentor (https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/how-to-watch-all-harry-potter-movies-on-netflix-anywhere-now/).

That article is written by Kate Veale and it provides software recommendations and steps you need to take to be able to watch anywhere for free!  I haven’t tried it yet but it looks worth exploring.

Do you have an opinion about VPN?  Or maybe you are just in the mood to talk Potter? Feel free to share!

Also, are you as excited for Fantastic Beasts as I am? 😀

The cast of Fantastic Beasts

The cast of Fantastic Beasts

First ever smart robot debuts at SM

First ever smart robot debuts at SM

Taking mall-going experiences to a whole new level, the country’s first ever in-mall smart customer service robot debuts at SM Supermalls during 1st quarter of 2019, in partnership with New Kinpo Group – a Taiwan-based tech company. Your newest in-mall, go-to guide will provide mall directions, deals, promos, and other new happenings to watch out for at SM!

“In pursuit of bringing family fun experiences for all, SM is excited to bring to customers another fun innovation that aims to transform shopping and retail experiences in the country,” said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO.

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The New Kinpo Group (NKG) is a Taiwan-based technology company that specializes in global electronic and original design manufacturing services. This tech giant is known for its developments in robotics, smart-home appliances, and electronic beauty products among others.

Be the first to experience the initial run of SM’s newest smart robot at SM Megamall. Truly, shopping has never been this fun and interactive at SM Supermalls!

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through SM’s Viber Public Chat. Tweet your thoughts, upload and share your photos about your memorable moments at SM, then use its official hashtag #EverythingsHereAtSM.

Design Center champions bamboo at Manila FAME

Design Center champions bamboo at Manila FAME

On the 68th edition of Manila FAME, the country’s premier design and lifestyle event, the Design Center of the Philippines will showcase the potential uses of bamboo through the creation of a design-forward home, lifestyle, and adventure products in its exhibits, Bamboo 360o and Bamboo Extreme 2.0.

Rhea Matute, Executive Director of Design Center of the Philippines

Rhea Matute, Executive Director of Design Center of the Philippines

“We grew up with bamboo, so we can use our natural design language of bamboo and bring it to the next level, in terms of bringing innovation and using it as a form of expression of our creativity and our vision of the future,” Design Center Executive Director Rhea Matute remarked during the exclusive media preview of Manila FAME exhibits at LRI Design Plaza.

“For this year’s installment of Bamboo Extreme, which is Bamboo Extreme 2.0, these are iterations of new concepts in mobility using bamboo as a material. We are proud to feature this in our bamboo setting in Manila FAME, together with the prototypes for Bamboo 360o,” Matute added.

Previewed at the LRI, the bamboo setting takes its inspiration from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. The bamboo canopy housed two of the bamboo-made products to be featured in Manila FAME, Bambino by Bambike Revolutions and Eco-Padyak by Milo Naval.

The former is a scoot bike that was recently awarded the Good Design Award, Japan’s most prestigious and recognizable design award, and the latter is inspired by the definitively Filipino tricycle and pedicab, which won the Editor’s Choice by Locale Magazine. A new version of the Green Falcon by Banatti, an electric motorcycle with a marine-lacquered bamboo bodywork, will also be featured in the Design Center’s exhibit at Manila FAME.

“Our partnership with the mining sector is to help in the propagation of bamboo and using bamboo as a material on a horizontal application – it’s really finding more industries in which bamboo can be used. The partnership with the mining communities aims to close the supply-chain gap,” Matute said of Design Center’s Manila FAME exhibit co-presenter Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and event partner Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) in their efforts to transform post-mining communities.

Matute added that the agency’s partnership with the mining sector aims to instill a commitment to the circular economy, particularly in the way we create and consume products.

The Executive Director also said that the Design Center is looking forward to realizing the vision of the mining sector to develop agro-industrial estates in the communities they are involved in.

Nora K. Terrado, DTI Undersecretary for the Trade and Promotions

Nora K. Terrado, DTI Undersecretary for the Trade and Promotions

“What we are trying to achieve this time is to bring Manila FAME to the world in a whole different realm – transforming the way we execute things in a different content. We are evolving, and we are excited about that,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for the Trade and Promotions Group Nora K. Terrado explained.

“Manila FAME is not intended to be just a few days of physical exhibitions, but it should be something that would allow us to have a touchpoint, to make it virtual. The touchpoint would be an opportunity for our MSMEs to reach out to a greater market,” she added.

Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Manila FAME, running from October 19-21 at the World Trade Center, faces digitalization head-strong while also promoting the signature craftsmanship of Filipino designers and the boundless creativity of the country.

“We will fortify the collaboration between our partner agencies, the Design Center of the Philippines and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association, as they reinforce the evolution of bamboo as a raw material of functional yet remarkably designed pieces,” CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan noted.

Meanwhile, Executive Director Matute said that the Design Center, a sister agency of CITEM, will always help in showing the world the true potential of what Philippine creativity and design has to offer.

Also present during the exclusive media preview were National Bamboo Industry Cluster Coordinator and DTI-Region III Director Judith Angeles, PNIA Chairman and President of Marcventures Holdings, Inc. Isidro Alcantara, Jr., PNIA Chairman Emeritus and Chairman of the PNIA Committee on Sustainability Clarence Pimentel, Jr., PNIA Executive Director Charmaine Olea-Capili, and COMP Executive Director Ronald Recidoro.

Shop2Give for the kids

Shop2Give for the kids

Shop2Give #forthekids and fill your carts and shop for your favourite Unilever products on Lazada from now until October 17, 2018!  A percentage of all proceeds will go to the children of UNICEF.

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Shop for Unilever products at Lazada by going to lzd.co/shop2givePH from now until October 17.  Happy shopping and enjoy your Unilever products.

Be emergency-ready with Akari

Be emergency-ready with Akari

It’s the rainy season once again, posing hazard to the Filipinos’ health and homes.

Akari, the leading lighting and technology brand in the country, aims to help you keep your home and family safe and to be emergency-ready this rainy season.

Akari LED Emergency Light

Akari LED Emergency LightEquip your home with Akari LED emergency light to provide you with temporary lighting of up to seven hours during a power outage. To ensure a longer battery lifespan, it features overcharge/over-discharge protection so you can keep it plugged in and ready-to-use in times of sudden blackouts.

Akari Mosquito Killer

Akari Electric Mosquito KillerTo avoid mosquito-borne diseases common during the wet season, Akari offers a wide range of electric mosquito killers that can cover up to 100 square meters with a zapping voltage of up to 1400V.

Akari AC/DC 12-inch Bluetooth Music Box Fan

Akari 12 inch bluetooth music box fanAkari also has an AC/DC 12-inch bluetooth music box fan that can keep you cool and entertained when there is a power interruption. This rechargeable fan can operate for up to six hours; you can also play your favorite tunes via bluetooth with its built-in speaker.

To know more and to purchase these Akari products online, visit www.akari.com.ph or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AkariLights.

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