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Worlds Richest Men 2010
Here’s the list of Forbes “World’s Billionaires”:
1. Carlos Slim Helu
Age: 70
Fortune: Self made
Source: Telecom
Net Worth: $53.5 billion
Country of Citizenship: Mexico
Industry: Communications
Marital Status: widowed, 6 children
Telecom tycoon who pounced on privatization [...]
Asia Pacific Most Corrupt Countries
A survey released on Monday showed that the Philippines was rated the fourth most corrupt of 16 major Asia-Pacific investment destinations.
Indonesia
Cambodia
Vietnam
Philippines
Thailand
India
China
Malaysia
Taiwan
South Korea
Macau
Japan
United States
Hong Kong
Australia
Singapore
World’s strongest beer with 32% strength launched
(BBC NEWS) – A controversial Scottish brewery has launched what it described as the world’s strongest beer – with a 32% alcohol content.
Tactical Nuclear Penguin has been unveiled by BrewDog [...]
Top 10 countries at risk from terrorists
The Philippines is among the top 10 countries in the world most at risk from terrorist attacks, according to global analyst Maplecroft:
Iraq
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Somalia
Lebanon
India
Algeria
Colombia
Thailand
Philippines
Year of Tiger 2010
HONG KONG — It’s the Year of the Tiger, but Chinese fortune tellers say it’ll be a rough patch for the world’s most famous one: disgraced golfer Tiger Woods.
Other predictions: [...]
15 Things You Never Noticed on a Dollar
Pull a buck from your wallet now and prepare to be amazed.
We’re serious. Did you know a dollar bill has hidden pictures, flecks of color, and mysterious symbols? And that’s [...]
Obama’s State of the Union speech
Text of President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union speech, as prepared for delivery on Wednesday and provided by the White House.
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Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, [...]
Save money in 2010
MANILA, Philippines – The New Year is a good chance to make important life changes, especially when it comes to managing your money.
Making New Year’s resolutions is a personal commitment [...]
TOP 10 Buzzwords of 2009
Top 10 Buzzwords of 2009
10. Jerjer – cute word for a not-always-cute activity
9. “Sobrang Cheesy!” – phrase used to stop or block out mushy scenes or antics
8. [...]
Boyfriend pillow for singles
(BBC NEWS) – Japan’s single women are being offered the ultimate sleeping partner – a comfort to cuddle up to, but one which does not snore or make demands.
The [...]
North Korea’s suspected human rights abuses
The following is a list of suspected human rights abuses carried out by North Korea, according to a U.S. State Department report released earlier this year:
* Citizens denied freedom of [...]
New Research Revealed Happiest States
The happiest states:
1. Louisiana
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Tennessee
5. Arizona
6. Mississippi
7. Montana
8. South Carolina
9. Alabama
10. Maine
America’s Most Affordable Cities
Solid housing markets, relatively stable employment, enviable cost of living and quick commutes make these metros among the country’s most affordable to live.
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Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metro Area
2
Little Rock-North Little [...]
CNN Hero of the Year 2009
CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida has been conferred the Order of Lakandula, with a rank of komandante (commander) by President Arroyo.
In a simple ceremony at Malacañang’s Reception Hall, [...]
World’s strongest beer with 32% strength
(BBC NEWS) – A controversial Scottish brewery has launched what it described as the world’s strongest beer – with a 32% alcohol content.
Tactical Nuclear Penguin has been unveiled by BrewDog [...]
