Blued, a gay dude flirting app from China, picks up 2 million users

Blued, a gay chat and hook-up app for Chinese guys, launched in August 2012. This weekend the startup behind the app revealed that it has now picked up two million users in the country. Of those, 68.3 percent are monthly active users, while 24 percent use the app daily. It has apps for iPhone and Android.

The Blued team also told 36Kr that a similar app is in the works dedicated to China’s lesbians and it’ll be called Pinkd.

Earlier this year, the startup got $3 million in funding to help it grow. The app is not yet focused on monetizing its two million users.

Despite China’s conservative social mores and not much acceptance of being gay, there are quite a few dating apps aimed at this area. There’s Zank, Hong Kong-made Hornet, and the OK Cupid-esque Xunta.

 

Beware rude taxi drivers, Taksilog is Philippine passengers’ new buddy

For commuters, taking a cab is far more convenient compared to riding jeepneys and buses. Drivers don’t have to make frequent stops to pick up more passengers, and they can use shortcuts unlike jeepneys and buses who have a set route.

Despite this convenience, instances of theft, malicious intent, and just plain discourtesy still happens. It’s become habit for Filipino taxi passengers to send via SMS the plate number of the taxi they boarded to a friend or family member in case something unfortunate happens.

Enter Taksilog, a mobile app that lets users log their taxi riding experience. This new taxi-centric app is not about hailing cabs. Instead, it lets users inform their family and friends about their taxi experience.

How? Basically, after the user has signed up, the first thing they need to do is to add their personal contacts that they want notified if they ride in a cab.

When a user is about to ride a cab or has just exited on, he or she can enter the plate number of the vehicle. This will then push the app to notify the users via SMS or email.

Even though the app’s functionality simply centralizes a habit that many Filipinos already practice, it sets the stage for more sophisticated features in the future. Moving forward, the Taksilog team hopes to add driver reviews, integration with the regulatory board and a panic button.

Taksilog is available for download on Android. It will also soon be available on iOS by the end of the year.

The Holiday Rush Continues With the Crocs Christmas Megasale 2013

 

Here’s another reason to be jolly this Christmas.

The most popular shopping event of the country continues as Crocs sets another opportunity for Crocs fans to shop until they drop. Fresh from the success of their Megasale in Tiendesitas last November, Crocs announces a second date at its homebase, the NBC Tent at the Fort from December 3 to 5, 2013.

In what could be the biggest sale event of the year, Crocs says that the Megasale is a way to say thank you to their fans who have made the Megasale a success for five years running. As an added treat, RCBC Cardholders are treated to a free entrance for them and their companion of choice, while fans can enjoy all the choices for only a P50.00 entrance fee.

With over 200 designs to choose form and at up to 90% off, the holidays are just more fun with Crocs.

For more information and updates, you may follow CROCS Philippines on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crocsphilippines Twitter via www.twitter.com/crocsph and PIN your favorites at www.pinterest.com/crocsshoes

 

KrazyGarlik introduces Kraaazy Grubs

Probably the only food in this world that has a love-hate relationship with one’s mouth is garlic. For one, when cooked right, it tastes glorious. If cooked wrong, it can be quite a traumatic disaster, not to mention the memorable smell it leaves in your mouth. For years now, Bistro’s garlic-loving restaurant Krazy Garlik has been serving the best garlic-infused dishes from around the world. The restaurant has been converting haters of the maligned staple into connoisseurs and garlic lovers. From traditional to contemporary, local to global, and mild to extreme dishes, Krazy Garlik has served it up one way or another.

From the scrumptious grubs like Sweet 16 Chicken made of morsel of chicken, fresh pineapple chunks, and capsicum, Garlicky Crispy Pata, Honey Fried Chicken, and Pork chop to the Crispy Orange Shrimp, Tuna Belly, and Garlik Squid and other tasty treats of the ocean, KrazyGarlik is now refreshing your palate with the new quick fixes and easy to eat addition to the menu. It’s perfect for people on-the-go and also to people looking for the new krazy thing in Krazy Garlik’s already krazy menu.

Now Krazy Garlik goes Mexican and offers the familiar tastes of Mexico – burritos, tacos, and nachos.With tortilla-crusted tacos and burritos, you have the choice of Krazy Chicken, Krazy Braised Beef, or Krazy Fish. Or indulge in Krazy Garlik Nachos, which is piled high with crunchy nacho chips layered with succulent beef asado, cheese sauce, fresh tomatoes, red onions, and fiery jalapenos. Other new menu items include Amazing Sisig and Insane Beef. You can just choose one or just order everything so you don’t miss out on anything on the great-tasting.

And just to make sure you get the best from the best, KrazyGarlik is offering an Amazing Sisig Burrito for free for every minimum purchase of Php500. Just present the attached voucher through your mobile or print it out upon ordering. The offer is good starting November 12 up until December 12.

At KrazyGarlik, it’s either go big or go home. The dishes are served ample portions to fill your hungry stomachs and discriminating taste buds. So drop by Krazy Garlik’s branches at Greenbelt 5, New Port Mall, Alabang Town Center, and our soon to open branch at Greenhills and enjoy garlicky goodness only at Krazy Garlik.

Vitamilk Soymilk: Fills Good, Nourishes Even Better

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has many of us scrambling to nourish our bodies with filling but healthy food that not only loads up our stomachs, but also our nutritional needs. However, the demands of the digital age has us opting more for fast food and disregarding the health consequences such as weight gain, vitamin deficiencies, and chronic illness.

Aside from the food we eat, our go-to drinks also contribute to our health woes. High sugar content and empty calories add up even more to our already unhealthy meals.

The good news is, there is a drink now out in the market that not only fills good and tastes great, it’s healthy too. Vitamilk soy milk is made from natural soy beans that are not only non-GMO, they are also inherently packed with protein and energy-giving minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, calcium, and even the B-vitamins.

Taken alone or with a meal, Vitamilk is the perfect substitute for drinks that only fill you up but do not provide nourishment for the body. Available in convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide, you can choose from 300ml bottles to be consumed at home or with your meals, or in 250ml Tetra Pak boxes as baonfor kids and even busy employees who care about their health.

Enjoy all the benefits of nature’s perfect protein in one convenient gulp, and in three delicious variants. The Regular is perfect for soy milk aficionados, Choco Shake for the chocoholics – your dessert and your drink in one, and Energy for on-the-go men and women who need an extra boost.

So go ahead, indulge in arefreshment that fills so good, tastes great, and nourishes even better than ordinary drinks. Get your Vitamilk fix today.

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About Vitamilk

Vitamilk is the number one soy milk brand in the market, made from all-natural, non-GMO soybeans. It is available in three flavors, Regular, Choco Shake, and Energy, as well as in 300ml bottles and 250ml Tetra Paks. Vitamilk provides all the health benefits of soy, such as reduced heart disease risk, bone strength, and enhanced bodily functions in one convenient drink.

Vitamilk Soymilk: Fills Good, Nourishes Even Better

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has many of us scrambling to nourish our bodies with filling but healthy food that not only loads up our stomachs, but also our nutritional needs. However, the demands of the digital age has us opting more for fast food and disregarding the health consequences such as weight gain, vitamin deficiencies, and chronic illness.

Aside from the food we eat, our go-to drinks also contribute to our health woes. High sugar content and empty calories add up even more to our already unhealthy meals.

The good news is, there is a drink now out in the market that not only fills good and tastes great, it’s healthy too. Vitamilk soy milk is made from natural soy beans that are not only non-GMO, they are also inherently packed with protein and energy-giving minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, calcium, and even the B-vitamins.

 

 

Taken alone or with a meal, Vitamilk is the perfect substitute for drinks that only fill you up but do not provide nourishment for the body. Available in convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide, you can choose from 300ml bottles to be consumed at home or with your meals, or in 250ml Tetra Pak boxes as baon for kids and even busy employees who care about their health.

Enjoy all the benefits of nature’s perfect protein in one convenient gulp, and in three delicious variants. The Regular is perfect for soy milk aficionados, Choco Shake for the chocoholics – your dessert and your drink in one, and Energy for on-the-go men and women who need an extra boost.

So go ahead, indulge in a refreshment that fills so good, tastes great, and nourishes even better than ordinary drinks. Get your Vitamilk fix today.

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About Vitamilk

Vitamilk is the number one soy milk brand in the market, made from all-natural, non-GMO soybeans. It is available in three flavors, Regular, Choco Shake, and Energy, as well as in 300ml bottles and 250ml Tetra Paks. Vitamilk provides all the health benefits of soy, such as reduced heart disease risk, bone strength, and enhanced bodily functions in one convenient drink.

 

 

 

Help flows into a flood of love despite multiple calamities

The aftershock of calamities goes beyond downpours, flood waters, and tremors. More than the immediate devastation, the aftermath of disasters are often more destructive, especially when it affects the cleanliness and safety of the displaced population .
The Philippines is no stranger to natural calamities; in 2012, we registered the highest number of fatalities worldwide due to Typhoon Pablo . This year, aside from typhoons and monsoon floods, we also experienced earthquakes and manmade disasters, which exacerbated the lack of access to clean and safe food, water, and other emergency supplies.

To supplement the various efforts of Filipinos to aid disaster-stricken areas, the Lucio Tan Group of Companies has donated almost 100,000 liters of Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water to calamity-stricken areas in North Luzon and Central Visayas affected by recent typhoons and earthquakes. The Absolute Help Flows bottles come in 350ml and 6L packs to ensure that families and individuals are provided with clean water for drinking and cooking.

Says Dan Ong, Senior Brand Manager for Absolute Distilled Drinking Water, “Access to clean and safe water everyday, and most especially during emergencies, is necessary in ensuring that calamities do not turn into bigger tragedies through diseases. Absolute is on-hand year-round in ensuring that Filipinos maintain their health and peace of mind through clean and safe water, whatever calamity may occur.”

As a public service announcement, Absolute is requesting concerned citizens to report individuals or groups selling Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water with the “Help Flows” mark to their nearest DTI office. These bottles are allocated for disaster-stricken areas, and are not for sale.

Dress to impress, flats to de-stress

Power dressing is more than a fashion statement; it is an ideal that gives women power and control over themselves. This is why it went from high heels to power heels, because more than the added height, it highlights the strength of enduring the pain and uneasiness all tucked under women’s greatest armor, poise.

Power heels may be good for your ego, but not entirely good for your feet. Stilettos at least 3 inches tall increase the pressure on the foot ball by 7 times, affecting the lower back every time you take a step. And this results in sore and inflamed tendons, or that familiar feeling of acute foot ache once the feet are flat on the ground after taking off your shoes.

Give your feet the break they deserve. Based on studies, it is recommended that heels touch the ground a few hours daily, with at least 2 hours of wearing low shoes. This will de-stress the muscles of your feet and calves after straining them in heels.

The birth of foldable flats has made it easier for women to go from glam to just downright comfy, sans the nuisance of toting an extra bag. Butterfly Twists offers a pair of quality, fashionable foldable shoes that you can just tuck in your bag, and wear them when the need arises.

However, the brand prides itself being more than an after-heels footwear, as the shoes’ soles are made durable enough to withstand long walks and different pavements.

The UK-based shoe brand just recently launched its Autumn/Winter ’13 Collection with over 30 designs. This innovative foldable footwear has also extended its design to cater to different women’s interests; adding to its new collection are the Windsor Wellies, the foldable rain boots, and Berkley, the foldable travel boots.

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About Butterfly Twists
Butterfly Twists collection of folding shoes and folding boots are redefining style, comfort and fashion. We have a wide selection of affordable and practical ballet pumps that can be worn for everyday use and are perfect for almost any occasion from driving to clubbing and shopping to traveling. All of our ballet pumps and boots designs are innovative and include different colours and styles making sure that your foldable shoes always stand out from the crowd. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/ButterflyTwistsPhilippines and @BTwistsPH on Twitter.

Clipper Lighter Mania – We started the fashionable fire

In today’s digital era, it is easy to celebrate one’s style and fashion. With a snap of a photo, and instant upload to the internet, one’s style can easily be defined for everyone to see.

While finding one’s unique style maybe easy for others, it can be a bit difficult for some. Planning a specific style can be challenging, yet still a challenge they gladly accept. From their wardrobe down to their accessories, one’s style has to be consistent and distinctive in order to make a statement.

This is the reason why fashionistas plan their outfits extensively, making sure every detail is taken care of; even their gadgets are styled in accordance to their theme of the day.

Today, everything is a fashion statement: cellphone cases, bags, accessories, and surprisingly so, even lighters. Gone are the days of boring lighters that come in only two shades: black & red. Today, fashionistas everywhere can add an additional unique twist to their style with a Clipper Lighter.

Yes, you heard that right, the Clipper Lighter Mania has arrived in Manila.

The super lighter that was founded in Barcelona in 1959 has long been known for its safety, durability, and exceptionally long wear. However, what makes a Clipper lighter stand out is its wide variety of designs, shapes, and textures that has sparked a lighter revolution worldwide. In addition, its electronic lighters are virtually child-resistant, with harder buttons that prevent unwanted use, especially from the young ones. Now, people don’t just have one lighter but they have a wide collection, pairing their super lighter with their outfit of the day, or displaying the styles as any collectible should be.

Whatever your style, preppy, sweet, grunge, or classic, there’s a Clipper lighter that would suit you perfectly. Mix and match with Clipper’s unique designs that guarantee that you’ll never been carrying the same lighter twice.  Its distinctive charm will definitely raise you high above the rest.

So what else are you waiting for? Light your own fire today with Clipper Super Lighter, now available in convenience stores nationwide.

Nostalji Encalve successfully launched

Amidst much excitement, Elanvital Enclaves unveiled its first property development – Nostalji Enclave.

 

In an event last July 27, 2013 in Acacia Hotel, the man behind Elanvital Enclaves, Jacinto “Jack” Ng Jr. shared his inspiration for Nostalji Enclave. “In today’s modern age of the internet and mobile technology, families, even though they are physically together, spend less time interacting because of gadgets. Nostalji Enclave aims to provide amenities that give families more opportunities to bond in a safe environment.” He continues, “The main focus of Nostalji Enclave is to provide families with a place to bond and interact with one another.”

In the launch, which was hosted by the multi-talented Toni Gonzaga, the vision for Nostalji Enclave was shown to friends, family and future homeowners through a video put together by famed director Jeric Soriano. It also showcased the many unique amenities inside the gated community of Nostalji Enclave, which offers the beauty of parks, swimming pools, a one-of-a-kind clubhouse, kite flying area, even dog parks for the family’s favorite pets. Homes offered in Nostalji Enclave all aim to cater to the Filipino family – whether start up, families with school age children, or even those who wish to settle down in a new community– with units ranging from townhouses to estate homes.

 

Future homeowners can also look forward to spending priceless moments with their kin in homes built for growing families. They also graced the event and expressed their excitement over Nostalji Enclaves. For most of the homeowners, the choice to build a life in Nostalji Enclaves wasn’t just because of its aesthetically beautiful designs but also for the sense of community. The wait doesn’t have to be long for them, as Nostalji Enclave, which is located along Governors Drive in Dasmarinas Cavite, has already begun construction and is expected to finish as early as the 3^rd quarter of 2014.

The event also saw the launch of Nostalji Enclave’s Facebook Page, which will give future homeowners the chance to see the day-by-day building progress of their dream home.

Ng notes, “With Elanvital and Nostalji Enclave, we have committed ourselves to focus not only on houses but on the family. Our purpose is more than just building homes; we wish to create family bonding moments that last a lifetime.”

For more information on Nostalji Enclave, you may like their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/NostaljiEnclavePH. You may also contact 917-8888 or visit http://www.elanvital.com.ph.