Miss International Queen 2009
PATTAYA, Thailand (AFP) – – Shimmering in a tight gold evening gown, a Japanese television host wept and called for greater tolerance as she was crowned the world’s most beautiful [...]
This Is It tops charts with $101M worldwide
LOS ANGELES – “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” is the No. 1 Halloween thriller for movie audiences.
“This Is It” led the weekend box office with a domestic debut of [...]
Twin Towers warship to enter New York
A warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center is set to arrive in New York.
The USS New York is due to sail up the Hudson River as [...]
Depression link to processed food
(BBC NEWS) – Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests.
What is more, people who ate plenty of vegetables, fruit and fish actually had [...]
Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010
Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said Monday it would quit Formula One next year, dealing a further blow to the sport after the recent withdrawal of other high-profile firms amid [...]
Michael Jackson’s This Is It draws $20M worldwide
LOS ANGELES – The King of Pop is No. 1 again.
“Michael Jackson’s This Is It” has landed on top of the domestic box office with $7.4 million in its [...]
Secrets hope as Hitler aide dies
(BBC NEWS) – The memoirs of one of Adolf Hitler’s closest aides could shed new light on the Nazi leader’s personal involvement in the Holocaust, media reports say.
Fritz Darges, who [...]
Internet addresses set for change
(BBC NEWS) – The internet regulator has approved plans to allow non-Latin-script web addresses, in a move that is set to transform the online world.
The board of Icann voted at [...]
Wal-Mart starts selling coffins
(BBC NEWS) – The world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, now plans to hold on to customers even after they die – by selling coffins.
Prices range from a “Mom” or “Dad Remembered” [...]
Titanic expedition possible in 2010
NORFOLK, Va. – The company that has exclusive rights to salvage the Titanic wants to make another expedition to the world’s most famous shipwreck in 2010.
RMS Titanic Inc.’s expedition would [...]
23rd Star Awards for Television 2009 Nominees
Here is the complete list of nominees and special awardees for the 2009 Star Awards for Television:
Best Primetime TV Series:
Codename: Asero (GMA-7)
Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN-2)
Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Kahit [...]
Philippines active volcanoes List
The Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology lists down the 22 active volcanoes in the country: including their location in grid, province, their height, number of historical eruptions and their [...]
Petition to disqualify Erap in 2010 polls
A lawyer closely associated with former President Marcos filed a petition Monday asking the Comelec to disqualify former President Joseph Estrada from the 2010 presidential race, even though the deposed [...]
Pacquiao rules Yahoo! Sports list
Manny Pacquiao has yet to step inside the boxing ring against Miguel Cotto, but this early, the reigning pound-for-pound boss earned an additional motivation when he was named by Yahoo! [...]
Nationwide TV Ratings Oct. 23-26, 2009: Maalaala Mo Kaya and Rated K tops
Here are the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from October 23 to 26, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among national households.
October 23, Friday
Non-Primetime:
Umagang [...]
