by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 29, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Taco Bell’s Chalupa
Taco Bell, the world’s leading taco food chain, invites you to #tastethehype as it innovates the classic taco with Chalupa Supreme.
The Chalupa Supreme features a deep-fried crispy and chewy flatbread filled with seasoned beef, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a three-cheese blend. The result: a delightful mixture of textures and flavors that is distinctly Taco Bell. Transforming the everyday taco into an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Chalupa ala carte or in a meal?
Already satisfying on its own, the Chalupa Supreme is available for P99 when ordered a la carte. Pair it with nachos and your favorite soda for a full meal for only P149.
You may be asking … what makes the chalupa so different from a taco then? It certainly looks the same.
For starters it is bigger than the average taco and certainly more filling. Second, the “shell” is made of bread, not a taco shell, making it a heavier meal. Think back to the last new offering of Taco Bell, the Gordita Supreme. It’s the same flatbread but this time it is fried and shaped into a taco shell.
Tastewise I would say it tastes just like the Gordita. The only real difference is that the bread is fried. I have friends who have tried both the chalupa and the gordita and they have said that they prefer the chalupa. Personally, I would rather have the gordita because I find it easier to eat. I’ve got a quirk, I don’t like messy eating and, trust me, the chalupa is MESSY.
But then, some would argue that there is no neat way to eat a taco anyway and, what is a chalupa but a taco on steroids, right? 😀
So go ahead and #tastethehype today as Taco Bell’s Chalupa Supreme is available for a limited time only.
Learn more about Taco Bell’s latest offering, the Chalupa Supreme, and try other delectable treats that you’re sure to love only at Taco Bell! Visit the official website at www.tacobell.com.ph, or check out their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tacobellPHL, the lnstagram account @TacoBellPHL, and the hash tag #TacoBellPHL across Facebook and lnstagram.
About Taco Bell
Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), founded over 50 years ago was known for its fun exploration as it ventured a different path in the fast food industry by introducing Crunchy Taco to the United States of America.
Today Taco Bell has over 6,500 restaurants world-wide. Millions of customers come to Taco Bell every week for that unique experience no other restaurant can offer. An experience brought to life through Taco Bell’s menu innovation and the smiles of those who create, serve and eat Taco Bell’s delicious food.
In the Philippines, Taco Bell began in 2004. Since then the brand has continued to explore the possibilities with its customers. Taco Bell Philippines brought the first Live Mas concept store to Asia with its flagship branch at Gateway Mall, a true testament of the brand’s commitment to give their customers more – in terms of value, quality and dining experience.
Currently Taco Bell is located at Gateway Mall, TriNoma and Alabang Town Center. For more information, visit their website at www.tacobell.com.ph. Follow Taco Bell on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ tacobellPHL) and lnstagram (@tacobellphl).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 24, 2016 | Tech Tutorials
One of the advantages of using Adobe Dreamweaver is its template creation. While it is true that web templates could be made from scratch on notepad (on Windows), textedit (on Mac), notepad++, sublime text (which happens to be my favorite open source code editor. :D) etc. it does not offer the same ease of use that Dreamweaver does.
How are they different?
- On other applications you create the code for the web template on one page then you copy and paste the code on all the pages you want the code to appear, in effect creating clones.
- In Dreamweaver you create a web template file and then apply the template to all the pages you want the code to appear.
- When you need to make any changes to a code that needs to appear in all pages you need to make the change on all the documents you want the code to appear in.
- In Dreamweaver you make the change on the template file (*.dwt) and once you save the file it will ask you if you want to update all affected pages. You simply say YES or OK and the change is applied to all the affected pages.
But this can only happen if you edit the web template in Dreamweaver. While the dwt file is editable outside of dreamweaver any changes you make then will not affect the connected files because, well, they were not connected when you made the update.
How to create a web template on Adobe Dreamweaver CC
To be quite honest, creating a web template on Dreamweaver is simplicity itself. In my experience, the main reason why people mess it up is because:
- they don’t pay attention and just click, click, click.
- they’re in a hurry to get to the code, they forget about setting up the template first.
Truly, there is no need to rush because creating the template is actually a very fast process in itself. Let’s go through it now.
- Set up your website first. This is a VERY IMPORTANT STEP. Not setting up your site first means compromising the integrity of your links. Once you have done so your screen will look like this. Note how the files tab now displays your website (web) in the dropdown and the local files also displays site – web. Note: On your file explorer/finder you will locate this in the my documents/documents folder
- Go to File > New. This will open the New Document window. Again, allow me to reiterate that while my screencaps are those of a MacOS and the interface looks slightly different, I promise you the functions are basically the same.
- Here is where there might be some difference in appearance between Mac and Windows.
- On a MacOS it is as simple as making sure you are at NEW DOCUMENT then selecting HTML template then clicking CREATE.
- On Windows there are more choices on the left, which could get confusing. Nevertheless, just make sure to select HTML template, also, then click on CREATE.
- Note that in both cases you chose an HTML TEMPLATE. That is completely different from a regular HTML file. And you will see why and how in the succeeding screens.
- Once you’ve clicked on CREATE Dreamweaver will now look something like this. If the window looks different, like it is a different color, for example, not to worry. You can change the appearance in preferences.
- The next step will be to define the basic layout elements of your site in the body tag. We don’t need to put any content in, just define the elements – header, logo, nav, container, and footer.
- Next we put in the editable region. This is what makes the HTML template a template. Make sure your cursor (that blinking thing that happens on the screen when you point your mouse to a specific spot) is located between the open and close div of the container. Then go to your menu bar and go to INSERT > TEMPLATES > EDITABLE REGION.
- In the next dialogue box replace EDITREGION3 with the word content.
- When you look at your code now it will look like this. Hey, look! You now have an editable region! 😀
- Now press CTRL+S (on Windows) or COMMAND+S (on a MacOS) to save. This will open the SAVE AS TEMPLATE window. Change UNTITLED to the name of the template you want. For this exercise I will call mine template (all lowercase, please) then click on SAVE or simply press ENTER or RETURN.
- In the Files tab you will notice that Dreamweaver created a Templates folder (yes, with a capital T … DO NOT RENAME IT!) and inside it is the file you just saved.
To all intents and purposes your template is complete! You just need to attach your CSS and customize it. 🙂
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 23, 2016 | Tech Tutorials
Setting up a website before actually starting one is a step that many people not familiar with Adobe Dreamweaver forget to do. This is also called site management.
Because I am using a Mac the screenshots I will be showing you hear are all for a Mac but, trust me, there is very little difference between the interface for Windows or Mac OS. When you open Dreamweaver for the first time it will look something like this.
If you haven’t set up your site yet then you need to set it up now. Note the Manage Sites link at the right side of the dropdown in the Files tab. This will only appear if the dropdown is in Computer or Desktop.
If you don’t see it there, no to worry, you can also click on the link found within the dropdown. Let’s click it now. This will open the Manage Sites window.
Click on NEW SITE. This will open the SITE SETUP window.
In this window you will be required to enter your sitename and the local site folder (where you will save your website on your computer).
For the purpose of this exercise let us call your site web and set your local site folder to match your sitename. By default Dreamweaver will try to save your website in your Documents folder. You should allow it to save there. At this point, you can just click on SAVE. This will bring you back to the manage sites window and will display the site you just set up. Technically your site is already ready to be used.
choose your site
But let’s go back and double click on web. This will open the site setup window again.
Setting up FTP via Adobe Dreamweaver CC
In the site setup window go to the servers tab. Click on the + sign to add a new server. This will open the BASIC SERVER SETTINGS.
How do you know what settings to put in? Check the email that your web host sent you.
- SERVER NAME – this is usually the name of your site
- FTP address – for most servers it is ftp.yourdomain.com (meaning ftp followed by your domain name) but you still need to check the email your web host sent you. Zoom.ph, for example, has a different FTP address
- USERNAME – again, check the email your web host sent. It will be there and usually labeled cpanel/FTP username
- PASSWORD – same as with the username
- ROOT DIRECTORY – for most it will be public_html. For some it will be just /. Just as I mentioned above, please check the email your web host sent.
- WEB URL – you can just ignore this, it doesn’t really matter.
To check if you put in the right settings click on TEST. If successful you will see this window. Only thing left is just to click on SAVE.
On the SERVER window you will now see your server. Click on SAVE again.
This will bring us back to the Manage Sites window and the cache for your site will be created.
Make sure the name of your site is highlighted in the list and just click on DONE. We’re now ready to start on the website itself using Adobe Dreamweaver CC.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 22, 2016 | Stories
Complete Set Reproductions Offer Fans Tour of Star Trek: The Original Series Sets in Ticonderoga, New York
James Cawley
TICONDEROGA, NY, July 14, 2016 – Star Trek super-fan James Cawley is honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic franchise with the opening of his meticulously designed Star Trek: The Original Series set tour.
Located in historic Ticonderoga, New York and under license by CBS Consumer Products, the set tour brings memories to life by allowing fans to boldly go and tour the sets of the legendary Starship Enterprise.
Recreated exactly as they were laid out on the “Desilu” (now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original run of Star Trek, guests will be able to step onto the soundstage and be transported directly back to 1966. Starting this July, visitors can receive guided tours, photo opportunities and an immersive experience into the world of the classic television series.
Star Trek’s NCC 1701 USS Starship Enterprise’s Bridge
A true franchise fan, Cawley began creating the sets in 1997 after receiving a copy of the original set blueprints from Star Trek: The Original Series TOS costume designer William Ware Theiss. From there he spent 15 years researching, crafting, and refining his set replicas alongside other dedicated fans and craftspeople.
Cawley was joined on the project by Star Trek alumni and fellow fans including prop fabricator Ed Miarecki and concept designer and SFX supervisor Daren R. Dochterman. Studying stills and frame captures from the series and sourcing vintage materials and antiques, Cawley ensured even the smallest details were accurately and lovingly reproduced including an array of props and set decorations. The result is a stunning achievement offering the most complete and accurate reproduction of the original standing sets from Star Trek: The Original Series.
“To me there is no other franchise around that is more enjoyable and more socially relevant than Star Trek,” said James Cawley. “I’m very thankful for all the support I’ve received on this project and can’t wait to begin welcoming my fellow fans this summer.”
About CBS Consumer Products:
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company’s extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 20, 2016 | Entertainment
Watch thousands of TV shows, movies and more wherever, whenever! As part of its #LovetoClick promotion, Citi is teaming up with iflix to offer their cardholders unlimited access for three whole months on Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service.
Now you can invite your family or friends for an exciting entertainment marathon with a vast selection of first-run exclusives, award-winning movies and shows, plus the best in local and regional programs on iflix. You can also catch up on your favorite TV shows, cartoons, comedies, or dramas on the go with iflix’s “download/watch offline” feature, or stream from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
Watch your favorite movies and TV shows at www.iflix.com.
To access this very special promotion, first-time users need to create an account through www.iflix.com to receive three-months of unlimited access along with a one-month free trial, courtesy of Citi.
For Citi cardholders, who are already registered, login through your Facebook or email account for your three additional months of iflix, courtesy of Citi.
How do you avail of unlimited access?
Redeeming vouchers is just as easy!
- Upon login, click “menu” and then “redeem voucher.”
- Input the voucher code “CITI” plus the first six digits of your Citi card (ex. “CITI 123456”).
- Click “submit” to start your three-month unlimited iflix access.
- Upon entering the code, users will then be directed to the homepage.
- To confirm the successful redemption of the voucher, go back to “Menu” and check under “My Account.
This latest perk from Citi will allow cardholders to enjoy iflix’s world-class service, including access to one of the largest TV and movie libraries in the region.
This promotion is valid only until August 7, 2016, so hurry and take advantage.
For more information on this promotion, and to know more about other online privileges exclusive to Citi cardholders, log on to www.citibank.com.ph/lovetoclick or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999.
Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), founded over 50 years ago was known for its fun exploration as it ventured a different path in the fast food industry by introducing Crunchy Taco to the United States of America.
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