REEL DEAL: A-TEAM

I have heard of the series but never actually seen several episodes but since it rings a bell to me whenever I hear of the name A-TEAM. This special band of men, four of them, have been labeled as fugitives by the government but was actually set up. This special team comprises of the chief mastermind  John "Hannibal" Smith, The Chic-magnet, Templeton "Faceman" Peck, The Big dude, B. A. Baracus, and the Crazy but wicked guy, H. M. "Howling Mad" Murdock.

The movie also stared Jessica Biel as Capt. Carissa Sosa as something like their bounty hunter in exchange of the rank she lost in her last mission. Although she looked good in the film, it seemed that her character looks like a lawyer apprehending the culprits. Their locations brings them from the sandy plains of Iraq to Germany and of course, the US mainland where they are considered fugitives.

What I loved about the movie is the integration of different personalities to work as a single team. They always follow a plan, yet there is no Plan B. If you look closely, there are also words of wisdom that one can learn from.The action is also impressive because of the unique ways that no action film have dared to do.

Like me who was not born yet when the series came (the show was cancelled in 1987, so I'm just a baby back then) seeing this movie may not have brought nostalgia into my veins but it injected me what the A-team really is, that it is a great example of what teamwork really means, no one left behind.

Deliberation time kids!

Movie summary in 3 lines: No Plan B

Technical Effects 5 out of 5 stars
(I seem like a disaster movie from all the damages, explosions and sometimes unable to determine if they are true)

Plot 4 out of 5 stars (I have not seen the original series but it has good substance)

Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 4 out of 5 stars (You hungry Foo' ?)

Acting and Actors 4 out of 5 stars (Rampage was good, from UFC to action movies is not a bad move )

DVD worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (Watch it on a DVD player on your GMC van!)

Sequel worthiness 5 out of 5 stars (It should have!)

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (Witty, Crazy, Sexy, Action packed movie for the boys)

Who Killed Jennifer?!

We were invited to go back to the 50's to a banquet for the celebration of Jennifer Santos 32nd Birthday.  It was a night of simple pleasures and getting to know each other. Everything seem fine then it was revealed that Jennifer was killed 2 weeks ago. The Feast turned out to be an on site trial with all who attended were all suspects to the gruesome trial. I am the gardener who knows nothing about the incident, and there were 6 suspects who were given a chance to defend themselves. Was is the Stepmother and his driver lover? Or was it the jealous sister? The Former lover perhaps? Or the Best friend? Yet no one still knows who is real culprit.

So Who Killed Jennifer?

No Woman Caught Unaware

Tick-tock. 2 hours have passed. A woman has just died from its deathly grip.

Tick-tock. In 2 more hours, one more Filipina will perish. And when the day is over, 12 would have fallen victim.

If you are a woman, take heed. Because this serial female killer is out there, waiting to strike. All around the world, it has killed millions of women already – and will likely kill the millions more who remain unaware that they could be the next target of this fatal female disease known as cervical cancer.

According to the Department of Health, cervical cancer is considered the second most common female cancer in the Philippines today. An estimated 7,277 new cases are reported every year – a number that is said to inaccurately represent the whole population, considering that the surveys to determine the estimate were conducted only in Rizal, Cebu, and Davao. In any case, more than half of this number will die because of the disease within 5 years, simply because women are uneducated on how to protect themselves from the disease.

An occurrence where the normal cells of the cervix turn cancerous, cervical cancer is usually caused by a chronic and persistent cancer-causing type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection that leads to pre-malignant lesions that progress to cancer. Because the condition may take ten to thirty years to happen, there is a large window of opportunity to screen, detect, and diagnose the lesions before it becomes malignant. Visual Inspection of the cervix with Acetic Acid (VIA) and Pap smear help identify these lesions.

But more than detection, prevention is also possible – using a relevant and effective vaccine that specifically targets the cause of cervical cancer, which is HPV, particularly types 16 and 18.

The clock is ticking. But with regular screening, cervical cancer vaccination and a healthy lifestyle, women can save themselves from cervical cancer before it’s too late.

Cervical Cancer by the Numbers

2 Cervical Cancer is the second biggest cause of female mortality globally

 510, 000 World Health Organization’s (WHO) estimate of new cervical cancer cases annually worldwide

 288, 000 yearly deaths around the world because of cervical cancer, according to WHO

 80 percent of cervical cancer cases found in developing countries in the world

 245, 000 estimated number of new cervical cancer cases found in Asia every year

 7, 277 estimated new cervical cancer cases every year in the Philippines according to survey done in Rizal, Cebu, and Davao by Department of Health (DOH)

 12 estimated number of deaths (daily) in the Philippines due to cervical cancer

 35 the age to start getting a Pap smear for women who have not engaged in vaginal intercourse

 200 number of Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV) acknowledged to exist

 15 number of HPV types said to be high-risk (cancer-causing)

 16 18 HPV types which cause 70% of cervical cancer cases

 45 3rd most common cancer-causing HPV types which is prevalent among Filipinas

So Jennifer was not actually murdered, she had a life threatening condition that at her time was not available, now would be the perfect time to get Vaccines for all females.  Let's live life and never worry about this preventable  disease.

New American Idol LEE DEWYZE

"Oh My God!" - Lee Dewyze

I have not actually followed the whole season since I have no time in watching the series on TV. Also I find the season quite bland but I still believe that there are still  worthy talents that deserve a break in the music industry. I liked Crystal Bowersox for the quality and musicality. Although I think that one winning factor of Lee Dewyze is is evolution from a good singer into a great one.

I almost forgot that this was the last American idol of Simon Cowell, even though he is mean sometimes, he has a point and also gives a challenge to the contestants. I think, even if I have missed this season, I might get back again and still live the American Idol dream. By the way, I actually watched the Finale at Greenbelt 3 cinema sponsored by Greenwich. So there were food, photo and some souvenirs so I would really enjoy Idol fever!


Again, Congratulations LEE DEWYZE!

Only Beautiful Hair from the New Best-Ever Sunsilk Completes My Fashion Statement

Its not only women that would say that their hair is their crowning glory. Us men also consider it also as a great asset. I admit that I have neglected my hair and scalp health and luster. This is caused by being exposed to the sun and the other elements like pollution and chemicals like gel and wax to get the desired shape. And recently I wanted to make it up for my long-damaged hair. So I am discovering new ways to revive and make my hair more smooth and manageable.

I look like this everyday I would wake up. But of course I wont go out without fixing my messed-up look. My hair is a little bit curly so I would be a challenge to fix this one. Bad Hair day will always be my daily struggle.

But l luckily, I came across a new innovation for my troubled hair. The New Sunsilk Co-creations Shampoo, I got a sample when I went to the Sunsilk Fashion Show at the Mall of Asia. I got to try the smooth and manageable variant by Yuko Yamashita, known for her Yuko straightening  products. I was amazed that an international hair expert would make a product available locally with  worldwide quality.

One truth is I have lost my faith in other shampoos that promised to give be better results. However, I am very intrigued what will be the results after. First it has the cool bottle design, but what got my attention is the scent of the content which is a sweet  because of the yogurt ingredient. The viscosity of the shampoo is thick that makes sure that its made of quality ingredients, which is a fail for other shampoos.


I may sound scientific but it pays to know the shampoo well since this is a daily routine that we do. and just like what I said, I need something to help me regain and manage my hair back to a very healthy state. Now bath times over and just drying up my hair, now we will see the results!

I was very impressed on how it did well on my hair. its easier to style and made it soft.  I loved the results and finally say I have found the perfect hair  companion. Now my hair looks sleek and beautiful and I am ready to face the world. No wonder Sarah Geronimo looks glam with her long shiny hair. Now I can go to events and places all day and may not need for other hair products like gel or wax. I feel more confident now. This is my fashion statement and I am loving it!

Want to know more? Visit the Sunsilk Co-creation's Hair Experts page on facebook

and get to know more about the product, the experts and testimonials of other who tried it.

SM Cyberzone Summer Festival Adventures: Final Stop!

Like what I have promised in my last post  almost a month ago, I again went on an exciting adventure at the SM Cyberzone Summer Festival and this time and for the Final stop  would be SM Megamall! Even if this is my second time to experience this, It still became a unique and more enjoyable day because of friends that I have with me on this one.

I thought for the second round of my adventures I would have to go alone, since I understand that most of my friends are busy with their own lives. But It was very fortunate of me to have some other blogger friends with me going to SM Megamall. Even though I live in Pasig, I just atteneded an earlier event in Makati where I have met with my blogger friends. Coincidentally, they also were on the way to SM Megamall to attend the same event and was also curious about what will happen.

I was with Ate Sire and her sister Mabelle from Makati to Ortigas via the MRT and when we arrived at the mall, we have also encountered fellow blogger Jonel who has been to the event center. And as we were at the registration booth we also came across anime Blogger, jay Angeles which is a good friend of mine. So the solo flight that I was expecting turned out to be a group experience. Of course, we went to the Picture booth to have our pictures taken and this time, I tired to pose with a prop (a hat). And again, I am posing myself like the model that I am.

Since the mall is bigger, it should be expected that the booth will be crowded and they will try out  the different areas to experience the SM Cyberzone Summer Festival. Because of this, there was a long line of people who wanted to try out the Wii games and the Guitar Hero. Although I was planning to seek redemption on how poor I gauged at the same game the last time. I actually enjoyed watching others  do their stuff which I think I should get a Wii for myself soon. Also there was also a Private Iris booth for the kids, too bad I'm way past the age limit.

Well also one interesting thing is again I have encountered the DJ and his booth were you can ba a DJ for a day.  This time, I get to see him perform live and took the chance to record it and share it with you.

we were also greeted by a heavy downpour of rain which actually stranded us for a while, we took the opportunity to do one more thing. Go online and plurk/tweet about the event we were now. So it was another epic win for that day as it officially ends the SM Cyberzone Summer Festival on its last stop in Megamall. Summer maybe almost over as school days are near and the rainy season starts, It was a summer adventure that many have enjoyed at the different SM Malls in the country, including me and my friends at the Cyberzone Summer Festival!  Woohoo!

PANA and the Road to Cannes

The Philippines boasts of sun-kissed shores and balmy clime, but its natural treasure lies in its talented people. In recent years, a long line of illustrious Philippine citizens have stepped on the world stage, and shone under the limelight, grabbing glory for the country, for each of their countrymen to share – indeed, bask in.

We are all familiar with Manny Pacquiao, Efren Peñaflorida and Lea Salonga, who have all glorified the Philippine flag in sports, education and the arts, respectively. They are but a few from a million Filipino heroes around the world.

The world of international cinema honors the best the world has to offer through the Cannes Film Festival, the prestige and honor of winning the award is not so known to majority of our countrymen. The Cannes Film Festival has bestowed two Filipinos with awards

Fud Fyt Is Now Officially A Blog!

Fud fyt has been a segment of Manual to Lyf as the food Authority even in the multiply blogging days. And I have noticed recently that there is a NEED for this segment to put up a notch and give it some independence. And since Food Blogging has a lot of things one can talk about which I can add more substance and flavor to it. Like a dish it should be subjected to something new, like experimenting. And even if has its own spot, It still remains a important part of how appreciate food, flavors and all the other elements.

I am still working on the blog for its initial post and also archiving some other posts that I have complied in my multiply account. So in due time, it can actually be a book about food plus more interesting and mouth -watering post that will make you go into a Fud Fyt! 

We will also celebrate the new logo containing Manual to Lyf.  Basically its like opening a new branch which once was just a cabinet. I hope you will like the new changes, but still keep that hungry mouth drooling for tasting the endless possibility of enjoying and knowing food.

Now lets celebrate!   

But don't fret, there will be an interesting read you will love coming this June 2010.