One thing you learn from marketing class is the fact that the same product may be sold in different market niches, but care will be taken to make them seem different because of the consumers’ perceived sensibilities.

Years ago, a company released here in the Philippines, which, I believe, the first vaginal wash. In due course, another version was introduced, but this time it’s a baby wash.

I wanted to find out what’s the difference between the two so I bought the baby wash version. From the texture and scent, I couldn’t discern any difference, so the two products became interchangeable to me. Price wasn’t a factor then because both were priced equally. I just got what was available on the shelf.

And, since at the time, the non-soap facial washes were not really available, I figured what would be good enough for a baby’s skin would be good enough for the face. So the product became an all over body wash to me, face included.

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Pinnacle Health Pointe- The fitness club’s sign greets clients as they ascend the stairs.

Punching Bags- A student can punch her own bag during the Pinnacle Punch class. Furthermore, the bags can be easily moved into place.

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Sun ups the ante once again as it introduces another feature to its unlimited text. If you purchase Php 50 unlimited text, you get free Sun to Sun call time of 60 minutes or 1 hour, but, if you buy the Php 150 unlimited text, the free call time length is increased to 240 minutes or 4 hours.

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On my second attempt at playing badminton, something happened that clarified for me if this was an activity that I wanted to pursue.

At that point, I could barely remember to which area I should be targeting the shuttlecock to whenever I would serve. So what I would usually do every time I had to serve was to ask the other team to whom should I make it go to, and then repeat the person’s name as I served. (I’m telling you this so you can have a clear picture of how pathetic I was.)

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Buying a SM Advantage card for Php 100 entitles the consumer to a booklet of coupons that has numerous discounts with other establishments, one of them ACE Hardware, and as stated in the coupon, a 10% discount on all ACE branded items, meaning that not all the items being sold in the store will be eligible for the discount.

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I was actually looking forward to a meeting on 21 February 2006 that was to take place in Ice Monsters in Shangrila Mall because I had missed the icy desserts, particularly my favorite—Taro.

To my disappointment, the cashier informed me brusquely that Taro was not available. To avoid further loss of time, I asked which other flavors were not on hand. Having ascertained what they were, I continued to peruse the menu board.

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Adapted from the famous Walt Disney version of Aladdin, the children’s musical boasts of the original creative team of music by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, with book adaptation and additional lyrics by Bryan Louiseselle.

Professional and budding actors, 16yo and above, are encouraged to audition for this sure hit. The auditions are scheduled for today and tomorrow 22-23 February 2006. The musical will open in August and will most likely run till December.

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On 1-5 March 2006, the Philsports Arena will turn into a hub of players, spectators and organizers as the first Bingo Bonanza Philippine Open Badminton Tournament 2006 brings shuttlers from all over the world. Singles and doubles for men and ladies’ events as well as mixed doubles will be played out in the courts as strategies are tested in preparation for the China Masters, Uber and Thomas Cup Finals.

World ranking points will be given to the winners and a $120,000 total purse is at stake.

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