Christmas Happens Early with HP!

It just might be the perfect time to have that printer in your home/office updated to the latest one. It's because HP has got something up their sleeve this early. Case in point; when you purchase original HP cartridges, you'll also get a chance to win an HP Slate 7 Tablet! How? Well you can do it in two ways...

You can purchase original HP cartridges and peel-off participating promo stickers. It contains a unique promo code that is equivalent to one raffle entry. This same code is also equivalent to points which you can register via SMS.  Just text HPREGNAME/AGE/ADDRESS and send it to 2948. You must know that you are allowed to register once every mobile phone number. It's also free of charge.

HP will be holding weekly electronic raffles where you can get a chance to win an HP Slate 7 every week! You can also opt by accumulating points to redeem a bigger prizes at the end of the promo period. It's that easy, so make sure when you visit the mall... get an HP printer off the shelf and have a grand time getting crisp quality prints all the time every time! (Note: This GET MORE WITH ORIGINAL promo only runs from June 26 to September 25, 2013, whilst your reward points can be redeemed from now until November 25, 2013 only.

P.S. HP is also giving away P3,200.00 worth of SM ePlus cards if you Grab an HP LaserJet Printer and two (2) HP toners from today until October 24, 2013! You can redeem SM ePlus cards on-site or via nearby LBC branches nationwide!

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Something good to know: HP Mobile Authentication

I own a multifunction HP printer and it has been with me for years. I only buy authentic HP cartridges but sometimes I often think about the people on the street who buy empty cartridges and probably make counterfeit versions of it. I fear that I'm probably not getting my money's worth if I buy just anywhere because chances are, I could be victimized by these unscrupulous individuals.

Good thing HP has security in place. Do you know about their HP Mobile Authentication?

Each box of these cartridges have their own QR code found on both HP Original ink and toner cartridge. These are its own security labels.

First, you need to visually check the label. These new HP Mobile Authentication labels feature a holographic image-shifting sticker other than just the QR code. Blackberry users probably have this by default. iPhone users on the other hand can probably download apps that read these things like the HP eSupplies app for iPhone available at the iTunes App Store; I've also seen some at the Google Play store.

If the cartridges/toner that you buy includes these new Mobile Authentication labels, those smartphone QR code readers I mentioned above can capture the security code.

Then you just have to simply view the response from the HP website.Obviously if it's OK, it'll show the sign on the left. If you see otherwise, then it's fake. You should definitely get your money's worth. You should report the matter to authorities or HP. It's not classy in the first place right? =)

The Right Note

It's been a while since I've updated you with what I've been doing with my music. I've recorded four tracks and had it all on raw piano. Doing that made me realize how important this heirloom piece is for our family. It's even older than me I guess and honestly putting a price on these things would probably be offending my forefathers. It's been with us for a long time and I haven't been able to think about selling it for a more modern model. That includes my comparison to Steinway Prices too. The reason I'm considering it is because I couldn't do without maintenance. Tuning this old one up every year also is costing me. Finding who'll do that is also a big problem so I am weighing my options as early as now.

The price of these items in this part of the world isn't a joke. It would cost an arm and a leg; or other body parts on some instances. The question is; would I spend something for a new one or do I just keep this? You think about all the people who held each key of this wonderful piece of history and you can't succumb thinking you'll end a generation of musicians who kept this within our home for the last half century. If that isn't one thing I should consider then I don't know what will. See my dilemma? It's not just a piece of furniture for our family; it's the memories that come with it that's important. It's like answering if the piano is a percussion or string instrument, you'll never know in your lifetime the right answer. Maybe my future kids' one of these days would know. As for now, I'll probably have to carry the burden of making this a part of my life. It won't work if I just have it sit there and collect dust. Maybe one day if the music I make becomes understandable for one or more people I'll probably find this all worth it... just like my forefathers did. I just need to find the right note.

Flawless: Launches Flaunt, New Website and Social Media Channels

When I hear Flawless, I usually shy away from it because believe it or not I don't go to facial centers and I find it too girly to do so. Men I think for most of the time are low maintenance. Even though it doesn't show that I need one, it's haunting me for the longest time that I even consider that good looking ones like me kinda need help too (hehe). Finding reputable ones like Flawless for my first consultation is nothing but the right choice. The doctor was IN!

She took time explaining the common skin problems and tried to analyze what our skin conditions were too. We were probably like smorgasbord,  but the good thing is they give us the necessary advise on how to actually choose the product that would be the perfect match for our skin. I had so many questions but Doctor Cu gamely answered them for me. I had normal T zone problems just like any guy, but I don't use sunblock. She said I should always make it a habit to do so because unprotected skin would just age fast and get damaged by UV rays. I know it was something I should do but I didn't pay attention to it that much because people have been noticing I look young for my age. But I think she's got a point that if I take care of it, I would have looked better than what I do now. Thanks for that Doc! =)

Their facilities were at par with world standards. You can also opt for the more private rooms if you don't want everybody to see you get overhauled. Price points are way cheaper than normal aesthetic centers but they never compromise quality. That's exactly what they wanted to be, affordable yet you get the best services and products on this side of the world.

If you've got a certain type of skin, they have the right product for you. Whether you are Oily, Acne prone, Dry, etc. they have it on stock in all their stores. Check this out!

They also have some international brands on their shelves!

Both ISKIN and Cosmelan are brands that have been used by stars here and abroad. They've got them all at FLAWLESS and they whispered to me some of the names :) ahh so that's why!

I thought I saw the frontman of the internationally acclaimed group Simply Red but he didn't sing this time. He's the gorgeous looking Business Manager Drew Mendoza who told us about their operations in the Philippines. He also mentioned why Flawless relaunched their website to something more interactive, sleeker and cleaner now.

The menu's easier to navigate, the sub menus are also organized to skin conditions and there's also the online store so you can probably order if you don't have a Flawless branch near you. They ship in more places worldwide so make sure you come visit if you want your skin be a tad better; or if you don't have it yet!

Marketing Manager Ms. Pat Mendoza says Flawless knows that the market needs avenues to approach an establishment like them. They know the importance of social media so they had all of them covered. Saying this is their NEW VOICE! They extended their reach and veer away from the usual old style advertising. Now it's more personal and they find more gain interacting with their customers real time.

To launch their new E-Magazine, they got Enzo Pineda that evening too! Gorgeous and looking dapper in his outfit he took time to say hi to everyone that evening. Girls, Ladies, secure your panties.

Enzo Pineda had several favorite treatments and products with Flawless, that's why he's stayed a very good endorser for the clinic. He's got nothing but good words with them and the people behind it.

And look who dropped by who also covered the event! Equally Flawless Icy Mendoza.

Their office was really posh and nice too. A great place to train aesthetics professionals (which lasts 90 days) the greatest facilities and products, you can't go wrong with Flawless and they've showed that in a grand way. Congratulations to Flawless, Flaunt and to everyone who made this event possible. I really enjoyed having my skin checked, not as normal as other people might say but it was definitely good for me!

For more information

Here are their contact details:

Forever Flawless Face and Body Center, Inc.
11F One Corporate Center
Dona Julia Vargas Avenue
Corner Meralco Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Tel. No. +6325846807
http://www.flawless.com.ph