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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Isah V. Red, Editor
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Young Life
Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
Skechers Performance GORun 5
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3 SHOES THAT CAN TAKE YOU TO LA MARATHON
THE MOBILE PHONE-OBSESSED
GENERATION
By Bernadette Lunas
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ILLENNIALS are so in love with their mobile phones, they can’t imagine spending a day without checking it at least once. At least that holds true for some, or, perhaps, the majority. Some even say the “relationship” they have with their phones is the longest they’ve ever had. For these people, it is the first thing they reach for when they wake up, the last thing they check before they sleep, and the one thing that never leaves their side throughout the day—some of them hold on to it even while having sex, mind you. A 2014 study by research firm Zogby Analytics revealed that 90 percent of its 1,019 Generation Y survey respondents said their phones never leave their sides. Meanwhile, a YouGov Omnibus survey in the same year found that individuals 18 to 34 years old literally can’t put their phones down as over 50 percent said they carry it in their hand throughout the day. And it’s not simply that they can’t let go of their phones. Cisco’s third annual global connected World Technology Report stated two out of five millennials “would feel anxious, like a part of me is missing,” if they couldn’t use their smartphones to stay connected. The separation anxiety towards our nifty gadget even extends to the bedroom and bath-
ON MARCH 19, thousands of professional and amateur runners will be in Los Angeles to join the prestigious LA Marathon. In the run up to the upcoming event, its title partner Skerchers Performance has launched three pairs of running shoes that let wearers “Go like never before.” The latest releases all feature Skechers Performance’s Mid-foot Strike or M-Strike technology that reduces the impact of heel striking and enhances the natural running performance of runners by positioning the body for a mid-foot strike. The middle of the foot strikes the ground first and transitions to forefoot for immediate toe off.
Go for speed with GORun 5
room: The 2013 Mobile Consumer Habits study found that 12 percent of millennial smartphone users admitted to using their device in the shower and nine percent of those surveyed had used it during sex. In light of this information, we asked a couple of millennials whether they are willing to give up their phone for a week and, and if not, how long they could go without checking it. Find out their answers below: * * * “No [I’m not willing to give up my phone for a week] because I need it for business purposes. One day is the longest I can go without checking it.” – Kathrine Joy Cortez, 28 “No. I use my cell phone to log into my social media accounts, as well as to contact my friends and keep in touch with my boss. I can last two to four hours without checking my phone.” –John Francis Ducusin, 20 “No. Phone is life; with it you can easily access anything and, most importantly, with it I can communicate with anyone, everywhere. Twenty minutes [would be the longest I can last without checking my phone].” –Mary Anne Guevarra, 27 “If the people before mobile phones [were invented] made it, I think I can survive it, too. So, yes, I think I’ll be okay [without my phone for a week]. I honestly don’t know [if how much longer I can go without checking it].” –Sittie Ayeesha Macabato, 20 Turn to E2
The fifth generation of Skechers GORun series is designed for speed and comfort. To safeguard the runner’s multi-surface traction to stay grounded on track, GORun 5 has Skechers’s GoKnit upper that provides security while maintaining breathability and comfort.
Go for durability with GORun Forza 2
The new GORun Forza 2 is designed with added support to enhance the running experience. It has lightweight and responsive 5GEN cushioned midsole and a Mid-foot Strike Zone that promotes efficiency in each stride. Each pair also has a molded heel strap counter and integrated support strap in its midfoot, providing stability and security to the wearer. Forza 2’s two-part outsole, meanwhile, provides smooth transition for durability and traction.
Go for stability with GORun Ride 6
With the joint technology of Midfoot Strike zone and GOimpulse Sensors, GORun Ride 6 allows the wearer to have a smoother transition and optimized running experience. Further, these running shoes have lateral and medial support that offers stability and breathability that are both needed for short and long runs. Skechers Performance is available at Skechers stores nationwide. John Ray Villanueva
SEPANX. The many purposes of today’s mobile phones have made them almost like an extension of our bodies, so much so that majority of millennials say they can’t put their devices down and not check them at least once throughout the day. GORun Forza 2
SARI LAZARO’S DESIGNS SHINE ON RIVER SEINE
Sari Lazaro presented her ‘Royal Secret Garden’ collection of dresses
THE romantic and luxurious haute couture collection of rising Filipino designer Sari Lazaro perfectly captured the essence and glamour of Paris during her presentation on the 100-meter floating runway of Seine’s giant glass boat Le Jean Bruel cruising over river Seine. Lazaro was chosen by fashion model and catwalk show producer Jessica Minh Anh, along with four other designers from different countries, to present their creations at the J Winter Fashion Show 2017 on Jan. 26. With Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and other architectural wonders as backdrop, the young Pinay designer showcased her “Royal Secret Garden” collection, an exquisite demonstration of her impeccable craftsmanship, beadwork and embroidery techniques. In choosing Lazaro to be part of the show, Minh Anh earlier said, “I’m impressed by Sari Lazaro’s beading and embroidery techniques. Her classic designs mixed with contemporary draping certainly bring in some intriguing surprises.” Turn to E2 Jessica Min Anh leads the models on the 100-meter floating runway