Archive for April, 2011
The week that was in nuggets of praise
By Jannelle So This past week has been filled with historic events. And while the world awaited the much-talked about, much-anticipated, and highly-covered Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, now officially the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I sat in front of my computer and looked back at the past seven or so [...]
Letting teen drink under parent’s watch backfires
By Linda Carroll As prom night approaches and parents begin to worry about what might happen during after hour parties, some might be tempted to try to teach their high schoolers to drink responsibly – by allowing them to consume alcohol under supervision. That approach, scientists now say, is dead wrong. A new study shows [...]
Bicol Express featured in Hot-Chow at Magayon Festival
LEGAZPI CITY – Bicol Express, a renowned delicacy made in traditional Bicolano style made from long chilies, locally known as “lada,” coconut milk, shrimp paste, onion, pork and garlic took the center stage in the Tuesday Hot-Chow at Kantahan (Sili viand Eating Contest) one of the highlights of the month-long Magayon Festival in Albay. Eighteen [...]
Bryant, Lakers, close out Hornets in style
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Andrew Bynum used his massive frame to own the lane, Kobe Bryant made timely shots that silenced a hostile crowd, and the Los Angeles Lakers started to look a lot more like a team trying to win a third straight NBA title. Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the [...]
Revillame formally charged; next the slammer?
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday formally filed a case against “Willing Willie” host Willie Revillame for violation of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the ‘Special protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.’ This is in connection with the show’s March 12 episode where a [...]
Asian Pacific American Project honors Mona Pasquil
The Asian Pacific American Leadership Project (APALP), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering civic involvement and leadership development for Asian Pacific Americans, honored Mona F. Pasquil, Appointments Secretary, Office of California Governor Jerry Brown, during ceremonies held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites at downtown Los Angeles on 21 April 2011. Pasquil is a [...]
Free pre-school for Philippine children
MANILA, April 29, 2011 (AFP) – Millions of Philippine children are being offered crash kindergarten lessons for free to help them prepare for school, the education ministry said Friday. The government crafted the seven-week programme after observing that many students went through the first three years of primary grade school without learning to read, ministry [...]
The big day! William and Catherine marry in royal wedding at Westminster Abbey
London (CNN) – Prince William of Wales slipped a gold ring onto the finger of Catherine Middleton Friday, and the couple vowed to love, comfort, honor and to keep each other in London’s biggest royal wedding in three decades. Bells pealed over central London and flag-waving crowds roared in excitement Friday as Middleton arrived at [...]
Let Summer Produce Star in Apricot Chicken Rice Salad
(NewsUSA) – This summer, why not head to your local farmer’s market for tasty seasonal fare at the peak of freshness? Think outside the box with your farmer’s market finds, such as apricots, eggplant, asparagus and summer squash, by incorporating them in a healthy summer salad. Salads are quick and easy, require minimal cooking and [...]
‘Disappointed’ Hispanic supporters greet Obama in California
LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2011 (AFP) – Hundreds of protesters, mostly Hispanics demanding immigration reform, gathered to vent their disappointment with US President Barack Obama as he visited California on Thursday. Many of the activists said they were Obama supporters but felt let down by the slow pace of the change he promised in his [...]
