Hi~! I'm Simsimi.

If you’re just bored and you need a friend to talk to then SimSimi will be of help. With this app, you can tell SimSimi anything, and he’ll answer as long as he has knowledge about it.  Just imagine like you’re talking to a close friends.

SimSimi is a popular artificial intelligence conversation program that was created in 2002 by the Korean tech company ISMake, it uses artificial intelligence (or AI) to converse with human users.

Users say it provides experience much like one they might have with a quick-witted and lightning-fast human texting buddy, which should not come as a surprise because it is based in the knowledge of its 2.7 million users.

SimSimi is a super advanced chatting robot that makes amusing conversation to engage with users using this app is really simple. Just start a talk session at your touch screen then Simsimi will instantly greet you with a cheerful chat. Like those typical messaging apps, just send your message through a chatting box. Don't be surprised by Simsimi's fast response. It's a super-duper robot, you know!

You can teach Simsimi your own words as other users teach their own ones too. If Simsimi has no data to answer your former message, it will say 'I HAVE NO RESPONSE'. Then you might select the 'TEACH' tab and instruct it your own words in a paired form of 'request & response'. Once you teach Simsimi a pair of words, it will make a response with those words immediately.

If you’ve used Simsimi, you’ve probably noticed that some of its responses are pretty funny. 

Programmers want Simsimi to be useful and entertaining, so don’t be surprised if Simsimi has you ROFL.

Swimming Made Easy

Have you ever watched other peoples swimming strokes at the swimming pool? You might wish you could swim as well or even better than them.

The fact is people who swim the four basic strokes usually swim badly. Their swimming technique is usually inefficient, making them use more energy than if they had correct swimming technique.

When executing any swimming stroke, there are a number of basic principles to bear in mind that will make the stroke most effective. It is important that the torso and legs are kept as parallel as possible to the surface of the water. It is also essential that swimmers learn good breathing techniques as this will allow for greater speed and endurance

SWIMMING STROKES

There are a number of swimming styles that have been developed which depend upon the position of the swimmer to the water. These styles are known as strokes and the stroke used will depend upon the purpose of the swim.

Breaststroke

Breaststroke is the oldest known swimming stroke, as evidenced by cave drawings which have been found depicting Stone Age inhabitants using the motion. As the easiest stroke, Breaststroke is the most popular style for swimming recreationally and for fitness, and it is the slowest official stroke used in competitive swimming.

Butterfly

Butterfly was originally derived as a faster alternative to breaststroke. One American researcher discovered that the swimmer is slowed down significantly in breaststroke by bringing the arms forward under water and instead developed a technique of bringing the arms forward over water. Butterfly requires more stamina and strength than the other strokes with both of the arms coming out of the water at every stroke. As with Breaststroke, both hands start in the water in front of the shoulders.

Backstroke

Backstroke is the only official swimming stroke to be swum on the back and the second slowest stroke in competitive swimming. The advantage of Backstroke is that it makes breathing easier but it also means that the swimmer cannot see where they are going.

Front Crawl

It is the fastest stroke, but can be difficult to learn, chiefly because it is hard to find a good breathing point. Front crawl is also used interchangeably with the term ‘freestyle.’ Although freestyle officially means that any stroke can be swum in competition, swimmers will always choose front crawl as it is officially the fastest stroke.

There are certain things that advanced swimmers do that take time to master but there are other things they do that anyone can do if only they knows how.  Enjoy the summer.

May the odds be ever in your favor

Now that Harry Potter and Bella and Edward have finished, book readers of all ages everywhere have been turning their heads towards The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins has been read by over 23 million people?

If you aren't one of the 23 million people to have read The Hunger Games, and you've missed the whole Hunger Games thrill, then here's the need-to-know information:

The Hunger Games takes place after the destruction of North America by some unknown apocalyptic event, in a nation known as Panem. Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol and twelve surrounding, poorer districts. As punishment for a previous rebellion against the Capitol in which a 13th district was destroyed, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected by annual lottery to participate in the Hunger Games, an event in which the participants (or "tributes") must fight in an outdoor arena controlled by the Capitol, until only one remains.

The story follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12 who volunteers for the 74th annual Hunger Games in place of her younger sister, Primrose. Also selected from District 12 is Peeta Mellark, a baker's son whom Katniss knows from school, who once gave her bread when her family was starving.

Supposedly due to Katniss and Peeta's beloved image in the minds of the audience as "star-crossed lovers", a rule change is announced midway through the Games, stating that two tributes from the same district can win the Hunger Games as a pair.

When the couple is finally the last two tributes, the Gamemakers reverse the rule change in an attempt to force them into a dramatic finale, where one must kill the other to win. Katniss, knowing that the Gamemakers would rather have two victors than none, retrieves highly poisonous berries known as "nightlock" from her pouch and offers some to Peeta. Upon realizing that Katniss and Peeta intend to commit suicide, the Gamemakers announce that both will be the victors of the 74th Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games has been well-received by critics. Lions Gate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights to a film adaptation of The Hunger Games, which is being produced by Nina Jacobson's production company Color Force.  The film was directed by Gary Ross with Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Katniss, Josh Hutcherson in the role of Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth in the role of Gale.

Let the Hunger Games begin!

Unfolding “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel”

      

            The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel is a series of six fantasy novels written by the internationally acclaimed New York Times Best seller Irish author Michael Scott, completed in this 2012. 

         Readers will definitely love the fast-paced action and will be swept up by a plot that was impeccably crafted with thorough research and extremely beautiful imagination of Mr. Scott. It is an enthralling fantasy that will surely send the readers hurrying to their encyclopedias.

          The story mainly involves in the adventures of fifteen year old twins Sophie and Josh Newman, whose regular lives working at their summer jobs (Sophie works in a coffee shop, Josh works in a bookstore) are turned upside down by the arrival of Dr. John Dee. Dr. Dee engages the bookstore owner Nick Fleming in a battle of magic in an attempt to steal an ancient book, The Book of Abraham the Mage (aka the Codex) from him. Dr. Dee snatches the book from Josh’s grasp but Josh manages to retain two pages. Dr. Dee also kidnaps Nick’s wife Perry in the melee and imprisons her on Alcatraz Island.

How to Have a Healthy TANtalizing Skin

Hey, girls! Vacation has finally come. Summer! But are you afraid of having harmful skin dilemmas? Summer is the time to give your body the healthy tan and protect it from the horrors of sunburn, and even sun-scorched skin cancer.

Imagine yourself going back to school or work after vacation with super toasted skin…--a major no, no! But these skin disasters that can happen in summer sun can be prevented.

You don’t have to make your dear skin suffer against the sun’s damaging rays just to have those anticipated glowing tan because you can have it in healthy ways.

You want the natural way done and want to spend in a fun, revivifying and spirited way that you can indulge yourself breathing the fresh air of the most famous beaches in the land? Here is the Basic 4-Step Skincare Regimen to have that radiantly traced sun-kissed skin:

Avoid sun exposure from 10 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon

• -in these hours, the sun is in its strongest and can damage your skin.

Applying and re-applying sunscreen is a must

• -apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going in the sun to help protect your skin from the ultraviolet radiations.

Sun exposures should be done gradually

• -those who have a fair skin should not stay more than 10 minutes exposed to the sunlight during their first annual session of sun tanning. After a few days their skin will be ready for longer sun exposures and they will be skin-burned free.

Drink lots of water and have a good diet

• -supply your body with enough fluid. Diet plays an important part in sun tanning. It seems that fish and olive oil are good for the skin during summer time as they increase its capacity of defending itself of the harsh sun light.

          

             Enjoy the summer and have that beautiful luxurious tan without harming your skin.

Experience its Beauty: Wander off to Antipolo!!!

Do you want to find a place of solitude and pilgrimage? Or to be somewhere you could wander of and try to think of the things you have marveled with these past years of your existence? Or you are just merely craving to escape the city; feel and hear the hum of the trees and breathe some fresh air?

Around 25 km away from the active and bustling world of Manila is the plain yet magnificent and serene place of Antipolo—also known as “The City of Pilgrimage”.

If you want to unwind and fly somewhere to take a break, go and invade Antipolo!!! Ready your backpack and yourself to indulge yourself gazing in awe as you wonder in many ecological and religious discoveries people should behold in this place.

Hamaka Park

             Hamaka Park is along the P. Oliveros Street. It has bronze figures of Antipolo’s mark of distinction such as the hamaka tradition, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage and town sellers of the city’s major products (suman, kasoy and mangga).

Hinulugan Taktak

The history of Hinulugan Taktak is as rich and colorful as that of Antipolo itself. Legend has it that sometime during the 16th century, the townsfolk of Antipolo were bothered by a church bell that produced harsh, unbearably loud sounds when rung during Angelus. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Bowing down to the clamor, the priest had it dropped in a nearby river. This explains the name, “Hinulugan Taktak” which means ‘where the bell was dropped’. As Antipolo became a religious site, the waterfalls also become a prominent destination for bathing and sightseeing. In the 1980s, it was declared a National Park by the government.

Boso-boso Church

The Boso-boso church is a vestige of a centuries-old church which was destroyed during the Second World War.  It stands in the grandeur of old stone with wild vines and plants growing on top of the church. The church continues to posses its full splendour which will give every visitor nostalgic flashbacks the Spanish era. A small chapel was built inside the church offering Sunday services to the parishioners.

Antipolo Cathedral

            Be dazzled by the Antipolo Cathedral’s magnificence, an hour or two of travel would definitely not be put into waste. The home of Antipolo’s renowned miraculous icon, the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Nuestra Senora de la Paz Y Buenviaje) is extremely beautiful.

            It is said that if you are planning to go out of the country, this is the perfect place to pray for a safe journey. This very cathedral is also popular for those who want to get married. Savor yourself with the city’s delicacies just right outside the cathedral, where numbers of stalls are located.

            Right after you full your stomach with the yummy food, it’s time to head to more of the Antipolo’s finest. Via Dolorosa!

Via Dolorosa

             It is formerly known as “the White Cross”, now called as Via Dolorosa at Pinagmisahan Street. Since the road is very steep and quite small, only small vehicles can pass by it like tricycles. The breeze that touches your skin gives you that “province-like feeling” which is truly relaxing.

            On top of the Pinagmisahan Hills are the enormous White Cross and the outsized image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. It is a grotto-like hill that welcomes pilgrims from everywhere.  It is a very spectacular site for the wanderers where regular masses and alay-lakads are held.

            Expect to come across with life-sized images of the station-of-the-cross along the way to the top of the hill to sacredly replicate the passion, death and resurrection of  beloved Jesus Christ. This is a must place especially during Lenten season.

            Folks of this place say that when the popular icon, the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, was mysteriously missing before, it was miraculously found in the place of Via Dolorosa. It is said that it was on top of a tree but what was really amazing is that it is said that it was not hanging by the branches but as if it standing on it. When one of the villagers laid his eyes upon it, he shouted “Tipolo!’. And the rest is said to be history.

            Try and visit Antipolo and explore its undeniable splendor.

Beauty 101: Steps in Achieving a Healthy Vibrant Glow

It’s very important indeed for girls to look at their best because life is full of surprises and you might see and meet Mr. Right in the most unexpected place and situation. Dazzle and enthrall him in your amazingly beautiful glow, but, how can you achieve this????

Here are easy steps and ways of having that most anticipated beauty inside and even outside:

1) HAVE this night BEAUTY REGIMEN:

A.) ALWAYS wash off makeup before bed - to prevent that awful pimples for popping out of your face, you must always make sure that your face is free of dirt from your day activities.

B.) USE a cleanser or toner- it gets that dirt that the facial wash wasn’t able to take away.

C.)APPLY moisturizer- it’s very important to moisturize your skin after using toner, this way it gives back the glow and prevents dryness in your skin.

D.)APPLY night cream- gives new meaning to beauty rest.

2) DON'T hurt your pimples!

            Never ever damage your pimples, it does not only irritate it but it can also create a scar or pimple marks.

3) DRINK more water!

            A human body is made up of 75% of water that is why it’s extremely important that you supply it with right amount of fluid. You must at least drink 3-4 liters of water in a day.

4) TAKE vitamins.

Taking care of your body is very important and by supplementing it with right nutrition will definitely give a radiant vibe in your skin. Like what people say, “healthy inside = glowing outside.”

5) EXERCISE more!     

               

            It truly helps that a person has a healthy and fit body to make her look and feel good so get that body of yours some stretching and exercising.

           

Having a vibrant-looking skin with extreme revivifying glow requires a healthy lifestyle. How you live your life reflects on how you take care of your skin and yourself. Do these easy steps and go and face the world being healthy inside and definitely glowing outside.

"Pinakanakakatawang Komedyante"

Laughter is still the best medicine and these celebrities are the best doctors in the land making the viewers laugh and forget about their problems. What's more, they dispense their medicine for free! We are able to watch them anytime in our favorite TV shows and programs.

The following comedians can light up almost everybody’s day by delivering their well-timed punch lines and funny tricks. See who made it to be the “Pinakanakakatawang Komedyante ng Bansa”

The King of Comedy

Rodolfo Vera Quizon also known as Dolphy shared many moments of great laughs with the Filipino audience. As an actor and prime comedian, Dolphy entertained the nation with his physical humor and classic jokes. At 74, he still does and calls himself a happy man.

The Escalera Brothers

Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto  and Joey  De Leon started their trio through Discorama and Student Canteen, it was the sitcom Iskul Bukol that gave them nationwide fame as comedians. Soon after, other TV and movie producers came knocking on the trio's door. In 1979, Tito, Vic and Joey started hosting for the longest noontime show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga!

The Unkabogable Comedienne

Jose Marie Viceral also known as Vice Ganda is best known for his stand-up routines, for which he uses observational comedy on typical “Pinoy” lifestyle and using situational irony and sarcasm pertaining to Filipino culture & behavior and human sexuality.

The Humorous Sidekicks

Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo used his screen name Jose Manalo first appeared in Eat Bulaga in 2002. Some of the hosts like Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon poked fun of him and he always had fun with the audience. He then became a regular co-host. His long-time friend Wally Bayola was also entering show business and they became a comic 

duo.

The Master of Disguise

Michael V. is a famous Filipino comedian, actor, composer, singer and parodist. Everybody knows him  a as Bitoy or Toybits.  As an artist, he is known for his translation of foreign songs into Filipino and composed original tracks like Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko and Hindi Ako Bakla. He is also a good imitator and was even dubbed as”The Master of Disguise”.

It's great when you have people who will speak passionately and honestly about what they are doing. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy.

Meet the Royalties

When one talks about how famous a celebrity is, it doesn’t only entails the movies and TV shows that certain celeb has appeared in but it also incorporates one major ingredient to fame ---endorsements.

2012 has barely started but some stars certainly feel even richer what with the continuous pour of endorsements they receive. And who are these lucky bankable stars? Take a look. Meet the royalties of endorsements.

The Witty Queen

On top of our list is none other than the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino. For years, Kris has been one of the leading endorsers in the country. The TV host’s candid personality may have been one of the reasons for her numerous TV endorsements but one thing’s for sure - -she’s got the charm.

From shampoo endorsements, to clothing brands, to skin care, to food products, to home appliances, you name it, Kris has it. On some of her endorsements, she’s even paired with his son, Bimby. This year, the Queen of All Talk continues to be one of the most sought after TV endorsers in the Philippines - - proof of her unwavering wit and charm.

The Irresistible King

“Ingat!” This certainly rings a bell. It’s John Lloyd’s famous one-liner in one of his TV endorsements. This young actor proves that he’s not only one of the most wanted leading men in the industry but is also a hotshot when it comes to endorsements.

Among his TV endorsements are Sun Cellular, Greenwich Pizza & Pasta, Head & Shoulders Shampoo, Lucky Me Noodles, Biogesic, Magic Crackers, to name a few.

JL exudes a nice and comfortable air and he has the boy-next-door look which is undeniably irresistible. This is probably the reason why some society pages hailed him as the King of Endorsements.

The Charismatic Princesses

            Multi-talented. Box-office queen. A dazzling Pinay beauty. Who else could it be but the famous superstar, Sarah Geronimo. This talented actress will not be outwitted in the list. Her endorsements, to name a few, include Sunsilk Shampoo, Charmee Feminine Protection, Elaia Vitamin E, Selecta Ice Cream, Globe Cellular Services, 555 Canned Tuna, Xtreme Magic Sing and Jollibee.

            Sitting beside her on the throne of TV endorsements is Kim Chiu. An equally-talented actress, Kim gives her stardom a striking boost with the numerous TV endorsements that she has. These include Rejoice Shampoo, Whisper Sanitary Napkins, Goya Chocolate, Coke, Nescafe Classic, Chowking, Payless Pancit Shanghai, Olay Body Bar and many more. 

            With their countless fans, these celebrities will surely reap more harvests this year ; harvests that will keep them sitting comfortably in their respective thrones  as royalties of endorsements.

Charice, Jinkee Magazine Covers: Power of Photoshop?

            Year 2012 has truly started with a BANG especially for two of the most influential women in the country, Manny Pacquio’s wife Jinkee Pacquio and internationally-acclaimed singer Charice Pempengco.

            The two made news when different reactions flooded online when the January issues of fashion magazines Preview and Mega were revealed. Preview had Charice on its cover, looking stunning and absolutely more beautiful than she has ever been, while Jinkee’s on Mega’s cover, looking dazzling and very sophisticated.

The reactions online vary from admiration to outright disbelief saying that the pictures of the two were heavily edited.

 

           The news was so hot that Jinkee Pacquio and Mega Magazine trended on twitter, as has singing sensation Charice Pempengco.

            Make-up artist Juan Sarte tweeted,” Charice for Preview Behind the Scenes video. Eto ang pruweba. Hindi po yun Photoshop (here’s the proof. It’s not Photoshop).” He provided a link to the behind-the-scenes footage on Youtube.

            While Mega’s creative director Suki Salvador defended Jinkee saying that the magazine’s cover featuring Mrs. Paccquio was “the product of photography, styling, hair and make-up magic.” She also released the behind-the-scenes footage of the photo shoot.