Business
Burger King sold to 3G Capital for $3.26 billion
As reported in BBC News, Burger King was sold to 3G Capital, a private equity firm, for $3.26 billion (£2.1billion). The said transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, 2010. Burger King, US second largest hamburger chain (next to McDonald’s), has struggled during the recession and last week forecast weak [...]
Ford plans to increase presence in Asia
Ford Motor Company announced on Thursday its plan to increase presence, particularly in the fast-growing Asian and African markets, and will account for 70% of Ford’s global growth over the next decade. As published in CNN Money, Ford plans to launch eight new vehicles in India in the middle of the decade to meet the [...]
Education
Risalina Ubas of DLSU Tops Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Wednesday that 108 out of the 180 examinees passed the Guidance Counselor Licensure Exam conducted last August 26 and 27 in Manila.
July 2010 Nursing Board Exam Top 10 announced
According to PRC, Rayan Abogado Oliva of Ateneo de Naga topped the Nursing Licensure Examination, getting a score of 86.80 percent.
Entertainment
RTC Judge: Kris Aquino and James Yap ‘to keep silent’ on their marriage issue
Estranged couple actress Kris Aquino and PBA superstar James Yap was instructed by an RTC judge not to publicly talk about Aquino’s request nullify their marriage. Judge Cristina Sulit of the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 140 instructed the couple to keep silent in public on their marriage issue, as the court hears the [...]
Paris Hilton banned from Wynn Resorts after arrest for cocaine possession
Paris Hilton was banned starting Wednesday from two Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, while her boyfriend Cy Waits was dismissed as a nightclub partner. As told to The Associated Press by Wynn Resorts Ltd. spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne, Hilton is banned from Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. On the other hand, Cy Waits was [...]
Events
Labor Day Weekend 2010: Sales and Deals
This coming Monday, September 6 is Labor Day in the United States. It is customarily viewed as the end of the summer, especially of the vacation season; many schools open for the year in the week after Labor Day. Some mark this day with family gatherings, parades or events while others like nothing better than [...]
21st Philippine Travel Mart – September 3-5, 2010
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), the largest association of registered inbound and domestic tour operators together with the Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism invites everyone to attend the 21st Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) at the Mega Trade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on September 3-5, 2010.
Lifestyle
Labor Day Weekend 2010: Sales and Deals
This coming Monday, September 6 is Labor Day in the United States. It is customarily viewed as the end of the summer, especially of the vacation season; many schools open for the year in the week after Labor Day. Some mark this day with family gatherings, parades or events while others like nothing better than [...]
21st Philippine Travel Mart – September 3-5, 2010
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), the largest association of registered inbound and domestic tour operators together with the Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism invites everyone to attend the 21st Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) at the Mega Trade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on September 3-5, 2010.
Politics
Lipa City Mayor Meynardo Sabili Disqualified By Comelec
In a 7-page resolution dated August 17,2010, the Comelec en banc made its decision to disqualify Lipa City Mayor Meynardo Sabili from the May 2010 elections for lack of residency. The resolution is signed by Commissioners Nicodemo Ferrer, Armando Velasco, Rene Sarmiento, Lucenito Tagle, Gregorio Larrazabal, Elias Yusoph and certified by Chairman Jose Melo.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il “ended China visit”
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il was believed to have “ended his visit to China” on Saturday, according to various international news sites. Although there were no official reports, Japanese TV broadcast video claimed to see Kim in a hotel at Jilin earlier this week, accompanied by youngest son Jong Un, whom believed will be his [...]
Sports
US Open Fight Caught on Video
During the US Open match between Novak Djokovic (Serbia) and Philipp Petzschner (Germany), a fight between two spectators was caught on video and it was posted on YouTube this morning.
Boxing promoter Bob Arum leaves Pacquiao-Margarito fight promo to find missing son
Top Rank Promotion CEO Bob Arum leaves the Pacquiao-Margarito fight promo tour in Los Angeles, to find his missing son; while on a mountain climbing in Seattle. According to The New York Times, the international boxing promoter was informed last Tuesday that his son, John was missing. “We got a call today that he had [...]
Technology
Skype 5 Beta 2 10-Way Video Calling now available for download
Skype 5 Beta for Windows has just released its new version, is now available for download. About four months ago, Skype 5 for Windows was introduced in the market; which is a 5-way video calling and apparently satisfied its customers. Now, Skype 5 is proud to inform customers that the second beta version now allows [...]
Toshiba introduces Android Tablet F100
Toshiba has introduced its latest multi-media computer, Android tablet F100, at the IFA show in Germany on Thursday. As published in InformationWeek, F100 aims to compete against the Apple iPad and similar devices from other major vendors. The android tablet F100 has a 10.1-inch multi-touch display and an embedded webcam, having a diagonal screen with [...]
World
Burger King sold to 3G Capital for $3.26 billion
As reported in BBC News, Burger King was sold to 3G Capital, a private equity firm, for $3.26 billion (£2.1billion). The said transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, 2010. Burger King, US second largest hamburger chain (next to McDonald’s), has struggled during the recession and last week forecast weak [...]
August 2010 Sales Report: Chrysler up, Ford and GM down
August 2010 sales report showed that car sold in the US for Chrysler had a 7 percent sales increase, while rivals Ford and GM are down by 11 percent and 25 percent, respectively. The result was compared to last year’s sales. In August 2009, General Motors Corporation (GM) sold 245,550 cars and light trucks and [...]
Weird
US Open Fight Caught on Video
During the US Open match between Novak Djokovic (Serbia) and Philipp Petzschner (Germany), a fight between two spectators was caught on video and it was posted on YouTube this morning.
Stephen Hawking on The Grand Design book: God did not create the universe
World-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in his new book The Grand Design that ‘God did not create the universe’; as published in CNN website. According to an excerpt published Thursday in The Times of London, Hawking mentioned in his book that “given the existence of gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing,” [...]
Science
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake hits New Zealand September 4, 2010
New Zealand was rattled by a strong earthquake at 4:35 am (epicenter), Saturday, September 4, 2010. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.0 hits Christchurch, New Zealand.
Five Foods that are healthier to eat when raw
Cooking may be fun, but not for always. As you might have yet known, there are foods that highly reduce their nutrients after being cooked. Apparently, there are certain foods that are healthier to eat when they are raw. While there are a lot of raw foods to be included in the list, here are [...]
Opinion
Is Facebook Worlds Most Dangerous Ride Fan Page a Scam?
Recently, blog posts entitled World’s Most Dangerous Ride are starting to be popular in Google. This has a photo of the world’s most dangerous ride, where viewers are being invited to “like” its Facebook fan page. Once you “liked” it, you will automatically go to a site – Dangerousrides.info. Although this looks like just another [...]
Venus Raj could have won the Miss Universe 2010
A few hours ago, I was among the millions of people around the world who watched the Miss Universe 2010 grand coronation night. And in my opinion earlier, Miss Philippines Venus Raj may win the most prestigious beauty title in the world; and I mentioned that a lot of people also share the same opinion. [...]