Archive for March, 2011
James picks Rose for MVP
This isn’t LeBron James’ first MVP vote, which first went to once-streaking Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire. With a few weeks left before the playoffs, things have changed. James said Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is his choice. Rose is generally regarded as the top candidate, with the Bulls on pace to earn the top seed in [...]
Thia Megia sings Elton John, says hi to ‘Kuya’ on ‘American Idol’
By Antoinette Bueno Balita Media News Service It was Elton John Week on last night’s “American Idol”, prompting 16 year-old Filipina contestant Thia Megia to sing the classic “Daniel”. Dedicating the song to her older brother, Megia put in a solid vocal performance of the 1973 hit, a song originally inspired by the Vietnam War. [...]
United Batanguenos of Southern California, Inc. has a new governor
By Lydia V. Solis Nora Jusi, born and raised in Mabini, Batangas, has recently been elected president or “Governor” of the United Batanguenos of Southern California, Inc., which was founded in 1987. UBSCI has members from the various towns of Batangas province represented by “Town Mayors.” Among the Batanguenos’ big fundraisers is a biennial beauty [...]
Kim happy for Gerald, Sarah
MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – Young actress Kim Chiu supported and congratulated Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo for the success of their latest movie. Last Wednesday, Star Cinema’s latest flick “Catch Me…I’m In Love” got good reviews from the viewing public after all the controversy received by the movie. “Masaya ako for them and congratulation. [...]
Malacanang says gov’t to break illegal activities of drug pushers
MANILA, March 30 (PNA) – Malacanang assured to break the illegal activities of drug pushers, which entrap people that eventually destroy lives in pursuit of their unscrupulous illegal trade. In an official statement released on Wednesday from the Office of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda on the execution of three Filipinos Ramon Credo, Sally Ordinario-Villanueva and [...]
Philippines cracks down on Chinese poachers
MANILA, March 31, 2011 (AFP) – Philippine authorities on Thursday vowed to seek long jail terms for six Chinese caught poaching fish and sea turtles, as part of a crackdown against foreigners stealing marine wildlife. The head of a multi-agency taskforce against illegal entrants, Brigadier General Juancho Sabban, said he planned to take a hardline [...]
Medical Advancement: New Technology to Treat Life-Threatening Heart Rhythm Condi
(NewsUSA) – Each year, millions of people are affected by ventricular arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. If left untreated, fast or irregular heartbeats can lead to sudden cardiac death, a condition that kills about 300,000 people in the United States each year,1 more than lung cancer, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.2,3 The key to preventing an [...]
Jalen Rose arrested for drunk driving
Jalen Rose landed in some hot water for comments surrounding his Fab 5 ESPN documentary, but he apparently has a more pressing problem to deal with. Rose was arrested for drunk driving in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, back on March 11, the Associated Press reports. TMZ spoke with Rose’s Los Angeles based attorney Keith Davidson, [...]
Sweet and savory spring recipes
Looking for a great way to make spring gatherings even more special? Try adding something new to the menu. Here are two favorites to get you started. Carrot Cake Muffins and Goat Cheese Walnut Tart are simple ways to serve up memorable meals this spring. That’s because adding nuts to anything from appetizers and salads [...]
Irritants that harm your skin
By Jill Percia People with sensitive personalities are easily upset – and so are people with sensitive skin. Hey, patches of tiny red bumps or an itchy rash can make a girl cranky. The cause of an irritable complexion: “Women with sensitive skin have hyperactive immune systems that read certain products or weather conditions as [...]
