Real Estate - Safe and Secure at The St. Francis Shangri-La Place

The St. Francis Shangri-La Place puts a premium on safety and security. Discerning buyers would like assurance that all bases are covered when it comes to the safety of their families, and what sets it apart from other condominiums is its use of building innovations and world-class materials.

The twin towers make use of a revolutionary damping system developed by the renowned global firm Arup. “The Viscous Dampers in St. Francis Shangri-La Place minimizes the standard wobble in high-rise buildings,” says Atty. Andy Bautista, President, Shang Properties Inc. “It is the same technology used to strengthen the Millennium Bridge in London.”

The St. Francis Shangri-La Place also has a specially designed window system that will be able to withstand local wind pressures and typhoons common to the Philippines. Extensive testing on the 10 mm thick, heat strengthened, and fully tempered glass was conducted in accordance with international standards and wind pressure based on the Building Wind Tunnel tests carried out in England prior to construction

With these construction innovations in place, The St. Francis Shangri-La Place will not only the Philippines’ tallest residential building in the Philippines, but could also be one of the safest.

“We attract discerning and discriminating buyers who appreciate value for money and the quality and standards of a Kuok Group development,” says Atty. Andy Bautista, “Those who are used to the standards of Shangri-La can expect to see the same in our residential developments."

A project of Shang Properties, the real estate development arm of The Kuok Group in the Philippines, the buildings were designed by noted Hong Kong architectural company Wong and Tung International Ltd. in collaboration with Filipino firm Recio + Casas.

Spacious studios to one- to three-bedroom units with its own balconies are just some of the choices for those who appreciate the convenience of a condo lifestyle. There are also grand penthouses available, spanning three levels from the 59th floor, that measure anywhere from 510-650 sq. m. These luxurious, four-bedroom residences come with a private infinity pool, roof deck, glass-enclosed sky lounge, and sky garden.

The first-rate amenities include a clubhouse, gym, multipurpose function rooms, adult game room, kids’ playroom, steam bath, sauna, swimming pool, kiddie pool are. Wi-Fi and 24-hour concierge services will also be available to residents. Its prime location gives unit owners’ access to an integrated community that includes the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel (with its world-class Chi Spa) and the Shangri - La Plaza Mall, with its wide range of upscale shopping choices, entertainment venues, and dining options.

At 60 stories high, condominium living in the St. Francis reaches new heights. Buyers can expect to move in by early 2009.

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Real Estate - The Grand Towers (Perfect Investment, Ideal Home)

INSPIRE EXCELLENCE. REWARD SUCCESS.

Inspire Excellence
The Grand Towers was borne out of the vision to create a condominium project that exudes excellence, incomparable elegance and style. Its developer aimed to come up with a product that will meet the needs and demands of the sophisticated living and discriminating taste of the upper class. With the project's scheduled turn-over on 2010, the dream of sharing this product of excellence will soon be fulfilled.

Reward success.
Whether you are a professional, entrepreneur or student, value your achievements and your many years of hard work. Reward yourself. Let yourself and your loved ones experience the fruit of your accomplishments. Have your icon of success; own a grand space at The Grand Towers.

CENTRAL LOCATION
Life's no rush at The Grand Towers. It is a place where busybodies can get the most out of time. Strategically located at the center of Manila, enjoy walking distance to schools and shopping centers; or be directly connected to Makati and Ortigas via the Light Rail Transit and other major thoroughfares.

NEARBY ESTABLISHMENTS

Living at The Grand Towers means being near to Manila's prime spots. Located at Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street (formerly Vito Cruz), Manila, it is very accessible to schools such as De La Salle University, College of St. Benilde and St. Scholastica's College, shopping centers like Robinson's Mall and Harrison Plaza. Also near The Grand Towers are Century Park Hotel and Central Bank of the Philippines

Have all the time to enjoy life at The Grand Towers.

FIRST CLASS AMENITIES

Experience the difference. Get out from your routine and have the much needed break. At the Grand Towers, you need not go far. Bask in the luxury of the building's top-of-the-line leisure amenities.

With 3,000 sqm dedicated to recreation and relaxation facilities, and one level of commercial spaces, it is truly an ideal urban home that offers utmost comfort and convenience. Have your escape from the busy life at The Grand Towers.

AFFORDABILITY

Enjoy flexible and affordable payment schemes at The Grand Towers. Aside from its unique features, complete and first-class leisure amenities, the condominium also boasts of its very reasonable and affordable price. Get loads of discounts when you avail a unit at The Grand Towers.

Real Deal Of Investment

If your purpose is for investment, this is the right place for you. The need for condominium for rent, to house students attending schools in the university belt is on the rise. Let this be a self-liquidating investment for you. Take advantage of our pre-development price offering. This is the stage where we encourage investors and friends alike, to take advantage of our low price offering. It is very much viable to purchase a unit for investment and even for your own home now. This is what we call pre-selling stage where prices offered are at its low priced stage.

If you’re not in the country, you may option to rent out your unit for the meantime. The rent income you receive will partially help you to subsidize for your monthly payments.

When we turn-over our units to you, it is fully-fitted. You just have to buy the furniture and appliances and the lightning fixtures.

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Entertainment - Jackson Sings About Escapism On Previously Unreleased Song

A clip of a previously unreleased Michael Jackson song has hit the net, and it feels eerie.

In the song "A Place With No Name," the late King of Pop sings about his desire to travel to a mysterious locale: "Take me to a place without no name."

It is not clear when the song was recorded or if it is referring to a heaven-like utopia or a remote getaway.

The 25-second snippet obtained by TMZ is an interpolation of America's song "A Horse With No Name" that reached Number 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.

Years ago, America's manager reportedly approved Michael's "A Place With No Name."

Jim Morey, America's current manager who also represented Michael in the late '80s and early '90s, told TMZ that the band supported Michael's rendition. "The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michael's fans to hear."

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by Billy Johnson,
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/153472/jackson-sings-about-escapism-on-previously-unreleased-song/

Heat targeting both Boozer and Odom

LAS VEGAS – Pat Riley has listened to Dwyane Wade(notes) express his unease with the Miami Heat sitting out the Eastern Conference’s arms race this summer. As the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic elevated themselves as championship contenders, the Heat president sold his superstar on patience, promising a plan to surround him with talent for the long run.

Now, the Heat are working furiously to deliver Lamar Odom(notes) and Carlos Boozer(notes) to the shores of Biscayne Bay. The Heat are trying to sell Odom on a five-year, $34 million contract at the mid-level exception, and a league executive with knowledge of the talks says Miami has also hatched a three-way proposal with the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies to secure Boozer.

The essentials of a possible deal would include Miami sending forward Udonis Haslem(notes) and Dorell Wright to Utah. Because Memphis is under the cap, Utah could move Wright’s $2.8 million salary to the Grizzlies and save itself approximately $5.6 million with salary and luxury-tax payments. Memphis would probably get cash and picks for its trouble. The Heat would have to send one more small contract to make the math on the salary exchange work.

Miami could pay Boozer his $12.7 million salary this season and own his Bird rights to sign him to an extension next summer.

The deal isn’t considered imminent, but the Jazz are working hard to find a suitable trade for Boozer. Utah is determined to match the Portland Trail Blazers’ $32 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Paul Millsap(notes). Utah has until the end of the week to match or lose the young power forward to the Blazers. Most league executives believe that Utah will match the offer, regardless of whether they’ve moved Boozer.

Portland is still trying to pry Tayshaun Prince(notes) out of Detroit in a three-way deal with Utah, but Pistons president Joe Dumars hasn’t shown an inclination to move Prince and extend Boozer’s contract, league sources say. Several league executives are dubious of Boozer as a $14 million-a-year player, which his agent, Rob Pelinka, has told teams it will take to sign him to an extension. Miami could be the suitor willing to pay it.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ standoff with Odom is still fluid, but a source close to Odom insists he would probably only leave L.A. for Miami, not the Dallas Mavericks, who are also pursuing him. Odom’s agent is trying to get a five-year, $45 million deal out of the Lakers, who have offered four years and $36 million.

By Adrian Wojnarowski,
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