Archive for December, 2010
10 hangover remedies: What works?
(Health.com) – Prevention is the best cure for a hangover. The only way to avoid a pounding head and queasiness the morning after is to drink in moderation, or to stay away from alcohol entirely. But with all sorts of seasonal celebrations going on, it’s easy to overindulge. Alternating your drinks with water or another [...]
Strong wind knocks down SoCal trees, power
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (KABC) – After all the rain Southern California has had, trees were no match for the strong gusts that blew through the area on Wednesday night. In San Fernando, a massive oak tree was completely uprooted from the sidewalk, crushing an SUV and blocking the westbound lanes of Brand Boulevard. It is [...]
Chuck Liddell has officially retired from MMA
UFC president Dana White announced at Wednesday’s UFC 125 press conference in Las Vegas that “The Iceman” was walking away from active competition to accept a position as the new UFC executive vice president of business development. “I want to thank Frank [Fertitta], Lorenzo [Fertitta] and Dana [White] for everything they’ve done for me over [...]
Model who fought anorexia dies
Paris (CNN) – A former fashion model who posed in a provocative ad campaigning against anorexia has died in France, her acting teacher said. Isabelle Caro, who was widely reported to be 28 years old, gained attention when she posed nude for the 2007 ad, which was featured on a billboard. The huge photo shows [...]
Showbiz update: Luis, Angel settle rift
Television host Luis Manzano revealed that all is well between him and ex-girlfriend Angel Locsin. According to Luis, he will be ending the year happy because he reconciled himself to Angel. “Kasi naging magkaibigan kami ulit. Sabi ko nga it’s one of the best part of the latter months of this year, na sa dinami-dami [...]
A New Year…A new beautiful YOU!
What’s Your Next Look? The New Year is a beautiful time when everyone seems to be anxious for change – improvement actually. From exciting new hair colors, or just getting rid of the gray, to complete make-overs, my salon is abuzz with clients whom have made me their New Year’s resolution. Thank you all so [...]
President Aquino vows to exercise more in new year
MANILA, December 30, 2010 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino said Thursday he plans to begin a regular exercise schedule as his New Year resolution – providing he can find the energy. Aquino, a chubby, 50-year-old bachelor, told reporters he would be taking up biking in 2011 in hopes that it will help him perform [...]
Philippine rebels make millions through extortion: military
MANILA, December 30, 2010 (AFP) – Communist insurgents in the Philippines have raised millions of dollars through extortion of businesses every year and now rely on the crime as their main source of funds, the military said Thursday. Since 1998, the communists have raised 1.5 billion pesos (34 million dollars) from extortion and raked in [...]
Two dead, thousands evacuated in Philippines rains
LEGASPI, December 30, 2010 (AFP) – Two people were killed and about 4,000 forced to flee their homes as monsoon rains brought flash floods and landslides to the region southeast of the Philippine capital, officials said Thursday. An 80-year-old woman and her 50-year-old son were swept away by rushing waters as they crossed a spillway [...]
Fashion hits and misses of 2010
The year in fashion has certainly been a talked-about one. From Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress to Sandra Bullock’s sparkler of a gown at this year’s Oscars, the celebrities certainly inspired some fierce love it or hate it debate. So let’s take a look back at the greatest fashion hits and misses of 2010 and [...]
