U2's WITH OR WITHOUT YOU... WHAT IT REALLY MEANS

With or Without You ... This song by U2 has always been my favorite song since it came out in 1987. It is the greatest song ever! I guess it's everyone's favorite considering the close to 25million likes garnered in youtube  for just this particular video alone!



I love the song but it's only lately that I began to ponder what it really means to me. This song can actually be fit into any interpretation by anyone...whether it be about religion or love, the lyrics are vague enough for it to fit various feelings.

This song reminds me of the man I care the most... not because of the lyrics but because I think of him every single time when this song comes to play or whenever I encounter it.

I never thought of any man in my life for this song before despite of it being my favorite love song till I met my special man. So whenever I hear this, I think of him.

Unbelievably profound... the drum does beat like the heart... This song for me is about a someone you love desperately but cannot be with and cannot stand to bear life without him or her which is the exact same thing I feel about the man I dearly love across the miles... who also loves this song.

Further curious about the meaning of the song, hereunder, I found an interesting interpretation in the internet:

This song has always seemed to be about somebody proposing to his wife.

See the stone set in your eyes = he's looking at the reflection of the diamond ring in here eyes. Also "setting a stone" refers to how a diamond is placed in/on the ring

See the thorn twist in your side = refers to the "bride" being unsure. You could also say it refers to twisting a ring to fit on a finger if the ring is too small.

I wait for you = waiting for her to answer

Sleight of hand and twist of fate = another reference to holding her hand and twisting the ring onto a finger.

On a bed of nails she makes me wait = nails, another hand refence. Also on a bed of nails means he's nervous.

And I wait without you = she hasnt said yes yet, so he waits alone.

With or without you = he's in limbo. He's taken a step but she hasnt said yes or no yet.

Through the storm we reach the shore you give it all but I want more = they have been through tough times together and even though she loves him, he wants more, for her to be his wife.

I can't live with or without you = he just wants an answer

Makes sense? 

It does make perfect sense indeed and so I have come to a conclusion that what makes this song so great is that we can interpret it any way we want it to. It can mean a whole lot of different things to different people and they're all right. However we take a song, if it means something to us then that's all that matters.  

This song is an incredible art form and that's the beauty of art... It doesn't always have to have one meaning. 

AIRGURUS' BELL 206L3 LONGRANGER

Versatility... Reliabilty... Power and Value... The Bell 206L3 LongRanger is the captain of Airgurus' fleet of helicopters.

Whether the mission is corporate or VIP transportation, EMS, offshore oil and gas rig support, aerial photography, TV / Film Works, sling load operations, and many more, it has what it takes to accomplish it. The powerful and reliable 650-horsepower Rolls-Royce engine flies higher and farther. For superiority safety, it has a high-inertial two-bladed rotor system while the patented suspension system delivers an incredibly smooth ride. It can hold up to seven passengers, very comfortably and the club-passenger seating allows for face-to-face conversations.   

The 206L LongRanger is a stretched variant with seating for seven (the LongRanger, stretched a total of 30 inches (760 mm), adds two rear-facing seats in between the front and rear seats). Since their first delivery in 1975, Bell has produced more than 1,700 Ls across all variant types. In 1981 a military version was released, the 206L "TexasRanger". The original 206L utilized an Allison 250-C20B engine, and a series of model upgrades replaced this engine with more powerful versions; the 206L-1 used a 250-C28 and the 206L-3 and 206L-4 used the 250-C30P with 490 shaft horsepower.


In 2007, Bell announced an upgrade program for the 206L-1 and 206L-3 which is designed to modify the aircraft to the 206L-4 configuration; modified aircraft are designated 206L-1+ and 206L-3+. Modifications include strengthened airframe structural components (including a new tailboom), improved transmission, upgraded engine for the L-1, all of which result in a max gross weight increase of 300 pounds and increased performance. 

The Bell 206L3 is without a doubt, the best choice for helicopter charter and air ambulance services in the Philippines with Airgurus Ltd. Co. 


For more details, visit the website www.airgurus.com

CAPT. HARRY V. LERO OF AIRGURUS LTD. CO.

Capt. Harry V. Lero, C.E.O. and Chief Pilot of Airgurus Ltd. Co., is the third-generation pilot in the Lero clan.

As a little boy, he grew up with his siblings watching their grandfather and father, Capt. Harry Lero, take off and land on helipads all over the Philippines. He even flew with them hundreds of times. While his two other siblings wanted different dreams and professions in life, young Harry Harvey Lero always wanted to be a pilot. He learned everything about helicopters at a very young age.

Fascinated with speed, safety and precision, he formally had his private pilot ground course at PHILSCA and took his commercial ground course and instrument rating ground course at the Asian Aviation Academy. His helicopter ground course and some flight trainings were done at Airworks then later on in Canada and in the U.S.A. for more trainings.  With all the formal courses and trainings Capt. Harry Harvey Lero took in life, everything he had to learn was already gradually taught to him in his early teens by his own father and grandfather... the best helicopter flight instructors anyone can ever have.

In 2005, Harry Harvey came back from the US after successful business ventures there and put up Airgurus Ltd. Co. in Manila, Philippines. It was a struggle to begin with, but with his perseverance and goals to make the business thrive, Capt. Harry Harvey Lero became one of the most successful helicopter pilot in the Philippines. With his knack on finding the right people and staff to support and share his dreams, goals and passion with, he was able to form a incredibly-dedicated management team that now makes Airgurus Ltd. Co.... the most formidable helicopter and aircraft charter in the country and in Asia.

Hailed by Business Magazine in 2010 as the Master of the Skies, Capt. Harry Harvey Lero is the best and most reliable helicopter pilot in the country. We fondly call him the "Speedmaster" with his ability and skills to provide compelling efficiency, precision, safety and quality service to clients. We also call him the "Extractor" for his personal goals for successfully delivering medically-ill patients through their "golden hours"... the hours between life and death via Airgurus' Air Ambulance / Medevac Service.

Capt. Harry Harvey Lero is indeed, the true Master of the Skies.

Images by:

Vincent Garrucho and Andy Rodriguez

ALL ABOUT CINDERELLA MERZ

I was hanging out with the management team of Monaco Models International at a coffee shop in Greenbelt when I saw a very beautiful girl joining our group. As she was making "besos" to everyone and got introduced to me, I thought to myself, "Wow! This girl is sure to get big commercials."

HMUA: Khrys Soriano using Mac

Cinderella Merz... a Filipina-German from Bad Hersfeld Germany came to the Philippines recently and joined the roster of Monaco Models'. Cinderella Merz or Cindy as she is fondly called by everyone is really beautiful. She reminds me of Teri Lynn Hatcher or Teri Hatcher, the now-46 years old Hollywood actress who became one of the world's biggest crushes when she came out on the 90's ABC-drama series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

HMUA: Khrys Soriano using Mac

Khrys Soriano using Mac

She does look like Teri! The big resemblance is there and at first I thought she could be the daughter LOL! Anyways, I got to know more of Cindy who, at that time, is about to do her first commercial for a beauty product. Her mom is Ilongga... and she totally understands the dialect Ilonggo saying that her mom would speak the tongue whenever she is angry. Cindy speaks fluent English, German and Tagalog. 

Make-Up by Jheng

In straight Tagalog, Cindy told me she was going to do support role for a big Filipina celebrity's commercial. I said, "Yeah, you start with the support roles but it won't be long that people from the advertising world and perhaps the showbiz industry would notice you." With that, she just smiled shyly and said "Thank you".... giving me the impression that she is a very nice girl with a good breeding.

HMUA: Khrys Soriano using Mac

Khrys Soriano using Mac

I then invited Cindy for an out-of-town fun shoot by my photography team, EyeQMedia so that we can build up her own portfolio. She gladly said, "game" as I got the approval of her managers. 


The schedule for the fun shoot was set months later but I never forgot Cindy. How can one possibly forget a beautiful face like hers in the first place?! And so we went to Anilao Beach Club, Batangas, Philippines for the build up of her portfolio along with Khrys Soriano, Monaco Models' own Hair and Make-Up Artist. 


It was there that I found out that Cindy did the Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Soap commercial with actress Marian Rivera and I got to see the TV ad below: 

Out of curiosity (because I use Maxi-Peel too), I asked Cindy if she uses the Maxi-Peel soap itself and she said, "Yes of course! I have been using it every night as part of my cleansing regimen. It doesn't have a greasy feel... really! I think it's best for Pinay skin... not because I'm part of the commercial. I really do use and patronize the product."


Her short stint for a support role in the Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Soap 2011 commercial is simple and nice but for me, the role is just too short that it didn't get to show her real beauty. Oh well... it's not her time yet! I know that she will land as a lead in big commercials someday soon as she is a girl with a great attitude about life. 

HMUA: Khrys Soriano using Mac

Just like in the fairy tale Cinderella, it's a struggle at first but she will soon get own chance to shine and be appreciated for her beauty and personality.      


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Big thanks to Cromwell Torio, Vincent Garrucho, Garth Dennis Melchor and Mark Longos. 
For more of Cindy's images, visit Garth's Photostream and Mark's Photostream. Thank you to Bernard Anacta, Edda Galoy, Khrys Soriano of Monaco Models International and most of all... to Cindy. All the best for you, dear!

AIRGURUS IS MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011 OFFICIAL AIR TAXI

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the number one helicopter and aircraft charter company in the Philippines has joined the roster of sponsors of Miss World Philippines 2011!

May 16, 2011... The CEO and Chief Pilot Capt. Harry Lero of Airgurus Ltd. Co. formally signed Airgurus' participation in the prestigious and charitable event as the official air taxi of the Miss World Philippines delagates. 


The President of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley, coined the phrase "Beauty With A Purpose" more than 35 years ago and since then, more than $400 million USD have been raised in its name in support of children's charities across the globe, bringing help and hope to hundreds of thousands in need. Among the many recipients of this outstanding fund-generating activity has been the Nelson Mandela Trust, Canada's Cops for Cancer, Variety Clubs International, Operation Hunger and the SOS Children's Villages which cares for orphaned and abandoned children in 132 countries. 


In the Philippines, Miss Cory Quirino, Director of Miss World Philippines has accepted the Exclusive License awarded to her by Mrs. Julia Morley last January 25, 2011. Ms. Quirino's acceptance marks her commitment to the cause of Miss world and the high expectations that come with the title. 


See Miss World Philippines 2011 website for more details.

AIRGURUS' DRAGON BOAT RACING TEAM ARE THE 2011 CHAMPIONS

Capt. Harry Lero is still ecstatic about the news sent to him that Airgurus' dragon boat racing team, Army-Triton are the champions this year!

During the 5th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival, Airgurus Ltd. Co.'s sponsored team Army-Triton Dragon Boat Racing Team brought us the following results:

Champion is gold (or 1st place)
1st place is silver (or 1st runner-up; aka 2nd place)
2nd place is bronze (or 2nd runner-up; aka 3rd place)

Dragon boating was first introduced in Boracay 2001. Since then, annual competitions had been held in its' pristine blue waters. In 2004, the Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA) was incorporated with the main task of promoting Boracay as a sports destination with dragon boat racing as its' main sport.

The success of every year's dragon boat races has made the event the biggest international annual sporting event in the Philippines bringing participants from around the world.

To our Army-Triton dragon boat racing team... in behalf of Capt. Harry Lero of Airgurus Ltd. Co., congratulations... we are very proud of you!


Airgurus Ltd. Co., is the number one helicopter and aircraft charter company in the Philippines and is also the sole provider of professional medical evacuation service in the Philippines. 

For inquiries only, contact +632 6248274 | +632 2749758 | +639 925 889 2987 | +63 917 885 7911or email them at info@airgurus.ph. For fast quotation, please visit the website www.airgurus.ph.

HELI-DIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

It is without a doubt... the most adrenalin rush scuba diving activity to last several lifetimes and it's finally here in the Philippines solely provided to you by Airgurus Ltd. Co.... the sole provider of professional aero-medical evacuation in the country!

Heli diving... The feeling is incredible... the atmosphere is hyped by other enthusiastic, courageous and definitely not insane heli-divers. Imagine the rotor blades are just within arms reach away when balancing on the chopper skids as you are in your full scuba gear hovering meters above the ocean when you receive the tapping countdown 3, 2, 1 and JUMP!!!

Emerging from the huge plunge... being greeted by the other excited, scared, drooling future jumpers at the drop zone is a sensation totally out of this world! 

It wasn't long ago that I blogged about introducing heli-diving in the Philippines as a fun adventure sport. My childhood best friend, Capt. Harry Lero (Airgurus' Chief Pilot) and I are the creators or founders of Heli Diving in the Philippines. With perseverance and passion, it has now become a reality and a new adventure sport to be enjoyed. This, I must say to put all records straight from now. We did our little sports and adventures together as kids and now, as grown-ups, we are introducing our new passion... an adventure sport in the country with Heli Diving or Helicopter Diving.

Our company, Airgurus Ltd. Co. is now ready with a formidable team that will be difficult for any business competitor to duplicate.  Read on why I confidently say that...

Coordination, professionalism and communication is the key for a precise, safe and exhilarating heli-dive / heli-jump of our new enthusiasts. From Airgurus' Captain Harry Lero (the Heli-Dive Master of the Skies) to the Airgurus Heli-Dive Activity Coordinator (moi, while documenting the entire thing), to our Heli-Dive Consultant (James Omac of James Omac Scuba Academy), to hand signals to two dive instructors, to 3 first aid responders on the speedboat, to our co-developer and Airgurus' Official Heli-Dive Photography Master (Vincent Garrucho), to his other shooters and to ground ambulance crew on standby, etc., communication is passed on via our hand held radios. There is absolutely no room now for a copy-cat in the Philippines nor for enthusiasts to think of chartering helicopters for the same activity from other companies or fly-by-night operators because with Airgurus Ltd. Co, it's all about professional logistics and safety. 

The buzz from the helicopter ride to jumping out of a helicopter after you've just zoomed your way towards the spot, is unreal. Running on pure adrenaline, you'd be wishing it would last forever!

Do you want to experience heli-diving in the Philippines? Inquire at info@airgurus.com or call the following 24/7 Heli-Diving Philippines hotline of Airgurus Ltd. Co at: +632 6248274 | +632 2749758 | +639 925 889 2987 | +63 917 885 7911or email them at info@airgurus.ph. For fast quotation, please visit the website www.airgurus.ph.

Still in doubt? There will be basic trainings, briefings, health checks, etc. as part of our helicopter diving protocol. Remember, If you don't jump now, you'll be too old for it! At least, I did it and I can't wait for the next one again!

Heli Diving in the Philippines... Anywhere.  Anytime. Airgurus.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airgurus Ltd. Co's Heli Diving Philippines project was created to help promote the thousands of great diving spots in the Philippines, boost the tourism industry and help diving communities' livelihood thrive.


For this adventure sport, Airgurus Ltd. Co exclusively works hand in hand with James Omac of James Omac Scuba Diving Academy.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Photo Credits: Vincent Garrucho, Garth Melchor, Cyara Castillo and Jodge Ledesma 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN GREECE: APPLYMYCV

Applymycv is cool website based in Athens offering many job opportunities... key positions with big companies in Greece like Nestle, Kraft Foods, etc.  Applying online is indeed the way to go nowadays.  Applymycv's application forms are designed to make the process last for only for a few minutes.

Applymycv are always informed daily by real-time recruiters for their staffing needs. Big companies in Greece seek for applicants for key positions in their various departments via Applymycv.  If you look into the website, you will find CAREERS section where job titles are indicated for a specific country and the company hiring as well as the date the requirement was posted.

It's so easy! One would only need to click  REQUEST CV to choose which companies you would wish to send your resume to!

I stumbled upon this in my Facebook newsfeeds and got to learn about this company in Greece. I find the company as per their website, very comprehensive. It seems to me that in terms of management, recruitment, collecting resumes and hiring, they are the formidable website/company to hunt for jobs online.


For more information, simply visit www.applymycv.gr! Your dream job just might happen to be there!

MUNTING HEREDERA HELICOPTER SCENE

GMA7 acquired the services of Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading helicopter and aircraft charter in the Philippines last May 8, 2011 in Pasig City for their rescue operation scene of the television series "Munting Heredera" starring Ms. Gloria Romero, Carmina Villaroel, Mark Anthony Fernandez and many more. 

The Plot:
Doña Anastacia, a rich widowed businesswoman and a loving grandmother is in search for her rightful heiress, but three young girls Jennifer, Michelle, and Calila, born and grew up in different ways and has each distinct story of her own, claims to be the one Doña Anastacia is looking for. But in the end, fate will lead the true heiress to where she truly belongs, and claim what is rightfully hers.

The Roles:
Gloria Romero as Doña Anastacia plays the role of a rich widowed businesswoman who is searching for her real heiress. Camille Prats as Sandra/Susan plays the role of a woman who have accident and have a memory lost (Mother of Jennifer) Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob plays the role of man who is inlove with Sandra and soon he will search for her real daughter (Father of Jennifer) Katrina Halili as Lynette plays the role of a woman who is inlove with Jacob, she will do anything to get Jacob's love and she will tell everyone that her daugther Calila is the real heiress. Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer plays the role of a child that been selled to a loving teacher Manny. (the real heiress) Kristofer Martin as Tim John a.k.a TJ plays the role of a boy who is inlove with Kyla (Joyce Ching)the oldest granddaugther of Doña Anastacia but Kyla is so arrogant. Joyce Ching as Kyla plays the role of a girl who is the oldest granddaugther of Doña Anastacia. Krystal Reyes as Gemma plays the role of a girl who is the sister of TJ (Kristofer Martin).

The Set for Airgurus' Helicopter:
The location is at the ruins of old Pasig Capitolyo in Pasig City, Philippines. The beautiful, old ruins is beside the Pasig River itself and is surrounded by a grassy swamp. A perfect location indeed for a shoot.

I was there for Airgurus Ltd. Co., covering its' company's photo and video documentation along with my photography team as Capt. Harry Lero flew the chopper twice for the scene. It was raining hard as Typhoon Aere was currently looming Metro Manila and that time. I got soaked wet at the end of the day but it was a really fun shoot. 

More photos of the helicopter scene for Munting Heredera is found at the Airgurus Facebook Page.

For TV / Film work in the Philippines and in Asia that would be needing a helicopter to do aerial filmwork, Airgurus has Cineflex, that Gyro-stabilized camera on the helicopter. The Cineflex V14 HiDef System is the same system used in the filming of BBC's "Planet Earth".


Airgurus Ltd. Co. works with its' partner... the international aerial filmwork specialists, HeliAir Sweden for stunning and professional aerial tv / film work.  

For inquiries only, contact +632 6248274 | +632 2749758 | +639 925 889 2987 | +63 917 885 7911or email them at info@airgurus.ph. For fast quotation, please visit the website www.airgurus.ph.