Ovation Productions Presents John Ford Coley Live in Sta. Rosa Laguna

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American singer John Ford Coley will be performing at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum is Santa Rosa, Laguna on August 11, 2018 produced by Ovation Productions.  John is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, actor and author most known for his partnership in the musical duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

John is not new to Filipinos as he has frequently visited the Philippines due to the massive popularity here of England Dan & John Ford Coley music.  His first visit to Manila was via a three night Valentines weekend concert at the Folk Arts Theater in 2000  where he appeared with the late Jimi Jamison of Survivor, David Pack, and Ambrosia. Rupert Holmes who was initially in the bill was a no-show. Working together in Manila enabled John and Ambrosia to do more frequent appearances and collaborations together in the U.S. on many occasions.  The Valentines concerts were produced by Ovation Productions who brought them back together after a few years to open for the band America at the Araneta Coliseum.

At 16, Coley, along with schoolmate Dan Seals formed an acoustic act simply named England Dan & John Ford Coley. The duo was signed by A&M Records. In 1971, the two moved from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles where they opened for numerous bands^. Their first break came in 1972 with the song Simone. It became a number one hit in Japan and was popular in France. However, Simone did not fare as well in the United States, and the two were released from their contract with A&M after three albums.

Two years later, they acquired another record deal from Atlantic Records and released the song I'd Really Love to See You Tonight. Overall they had four top-ten hits and two top-twenty hits. They were nominated for a Grammy Award and received triple-platinum and gold records and released eight albums; additionally, other recordings were released abroad.

The duo disbanded in 1980. After the passing of England Dan (Danny Seals, brother of Jim Seals of 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts), John’s solo performances have gotten more attention and have given John renewed purpose to continue performing the hits that the duo have been known for (John fondly referred to their act as ‘Mutt & Jeff’ due to their height difference). One major issue for the disbanding of England Dan and John Ford Coley was change of musical direction as England Dan wanted to pursue country music.

England Dan and John Coley classic hits which John continues to perform in his solo concerts include It's Sad To Belong,Soldier In The Rain, Gone Too Far, Love Is The Answer, What's Forever For, Broken Hearted Me, I’d Really Like to See You Tonight, Nights are Forever Without You, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again, What Can I Do With this Broken Heart, Just Tell Me You Love Me. John also does great covers of The Bread’sMake It With You, Dan Fogelberg’sLonger and Leader of the Band, Dan Hill’s Sometimes When We Touch,among many others. In his Santa Rosa Laguna concert, John Ford Coley will have popular OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon as front act.

(John Ford Coley concert tickets are available at SM and online throughwww.smtickets.com. Ticket prices are P3300, 2800, 1800, 800 plus ticketing charges. For info call 02-4702222 or 0917-1495950, 0956-0922765, 049-5113376.)

Stay Energized All Day with Snacks from FamilyMart

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Whether you’ve got 10 minutes in the middle of your afternoon to spare or are looking for something sweet after pulling in hours of overtime, FamilyMart has snacks that are sure to brighten up your mood and keep you energized ‘til you get to the end of your to-do list.

Grab a filling midday roll of sushi three different ways: take your pick from California Maki at P99, Futo Maki at P69, and Salmon and Cheese Maki at P89.

If you’re looking for something easier to eat on the go, choose from among FamilyMart’s gourmet sandwiches: Chicken Caesar on Wheat Bread at P92, Tuna Melt on Rye Bread at P89, and Country Ham with Emmental on Wheat Bread at P89.

For a bite that’s a bit more filling, try FamilyMart’s Chicken Popcorn a la carte at P49, or take it as a meal with rice at P59.

You can also enjoy new Twirl-All-You-Can flavors, Melon and Hokkaido Milk for only P25, or pick up a cup of Red Velvet Latte, or Matcha Latte both at an introductory price of P65 each for regular and P75 for large to keep you perked up and motivated to see the day through.

Your FamilyMart treats could be even more rewarding with the Cool School Kick-off Promo. Every P100 single receipt until July 31 entitles you to one raffle entry and the chance to win one of three 13-inch Macbook Air Laptops, three Y6II Huawei Smartphones, and ten Globe Pocket Wifi units, so drop by a FamilyMart store near you today!

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals, like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook, @familymartph on Instagram, and @FamilyMartPH on Twitter.  For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines, log on to www.familymart.com.ph.

FamilyMart is the 2nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Mattress Such as Allswell

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A couple of years back, I had problems with my back and shoulders. For a long time, I depended on painkillers not knowing what the culprit was. It took consultations and research to find the problem and its solution finally. All along my bedding had been the issue.

The reality is, a lot of individuals struggle with aches because they are not sleeping on the right bed. Before settling on a mattress, ensure that it complements your sleep habits and needs.

When shopping for foam mattresses such as Allswell, there are a couple of things you need to know, it’s best to follow a guide or what I have discussed in detail below. They include:


How Hot or Cold Does It Sleep
Although the introduction of memory foam mattresses into the market changed sleep forever, it wasn't without its shortcomings. Traditionally, the viscoelastic foam tends to sleep very hot. The high temperatures will disrupt the quality of your rest.

Therefore, when buying foam such as Allswell, ensure that it’s fitted with features that enhance the cooling effect. You’ll find the top foam brands use gel infused memory foam and covers that will wick the heat away.

Some foam beds are used together with spring hybrids which sleeper cooler. Also look for the foam quality as the best sleep cool, and don’t pose a threat to the environment or your health.

Your Preferred Comfort Feel
Before settling on a mattress with multiple firmness options like Allswell, it's essential to establish your preferred feel. It makes it easier to decide on a bed.

The sleeping position we take at night determines what firmness level is suitable for you. There are three options – Firm, medium-firm and soft mattresses.

The majority of us are comfortable on a mattress with an average firmness rating. However, some back and stomach sleepers will love a firmer surface, while other stomach and side sleepers will enjoy a soft mattress.

Are You Sharing The Bed?
There are aspects that those sharing the bed must consider other than the firmness, and they are:

Edge support
Motion transfer

Edge support is crucial if you're planning on utilizing the entire the bed surface. Foam beds tend to fall short on this feature. You'll find that as you move from the center to the sides of the mattress, the level of support weakens. Identify what the companies have done to enhance the comfort at the sides. It will also prevent you from falling while sleeping.

Motion transfer is important because you don't want to have your sleep interrupted by moving your partner continually. Ensure the bedding has limited motion transfer. Foam performs well on this aspect. You can check out the Allswell review on details of how it performs on motion transfer and edge support.

Does It Have a Warranty Period?
The best brands on the market have a warranty period. They understand that a mattress is a long-term investment and as such ensures that the consumers are protected. Majority of beds have a 10 – 20 years guarantee period.

Although most bedding has been made affordable, they are still costly, and you need protection. Check out the warranty before buying your mattress regardless of whether it's foam, spring or latex.

Sleep Trials and Returns
What I love about the sleep industry is the return policies and sleep trials. When you buy a quality mattress such as Allswell, it comes with a sleep trial period for you to try it out. In case it doesn't complement your sleep needs, you can have it returned and get your money back. Go for companies that offer such perks.

So, your sleep needs, preferences, the warranty, return policy, sleep trial periods and firmness rating are among the key things that you need to know before settling on a mattress such as Allswell.