Archive for October, 2011
Warrant of arrest issued vs Atty. Joel Bander in 2008
Two years after being accused of molesting a Filipina, the U.S. lawyer became a wanted man in the PHL By Rhony Laigo Last week, we here at Balita presented compelling evidence that may have disputed the pseudo investigative reporters’ claim in their new newspaper – which they call their new baby – that showed that there [...]
Setting the record straight; Bander was wanted in the Philippines for ‘Acts of Lasciviousness’
THE PROBLEM with pseudo investigative reporters is that they never verify any claims, especially if these are provided by their own boss. You may have recently seen a new tabloid in the market that “reported†on events that another newspaper had published, which happened to be us, Balita. To set the record straight, we are [...]
Top tech headlines: iPhone 4S sales and reviews, Facebook iPad app, BlackBerry glitches
(Relaxnews) – Hot topics in the tech blogs for the week ending October 14 include iOS 5 and iPhone 4S reviews, the release of Facebook’s long-awaited iPad app, iPhone 4s pre-orders and first-day sales, disruptions to BlackBerry’s services and Netflix backflip on DVD rentals. iOS 5 and iPhone 4S reviews Reviews of the brand new [...]
Death of icon Jobs feeds iPhone mania
(PARIS-AFP) – Stores worldwide were gripped Friday by the now familiar scene of gadget geeks scrambling for Apple’s latest smartphone, the US giant’s first new release since the death of co-founder Steve Jobs. The iconic chief executive’s death brought a more sombre air than usual to some of the Apple shops celebrating the launch of [...]
What’s Your Number?
By K You want to see “What’s Your Number?” “Really?” That’s the reaction I had when a friend of mine said she wanted to see the latest comedy. Honestly, I really dreaded the thought of seeing Anna Faris prance around half naked like in 99 % of her typical airhead roles. She’s as typecast as [...]
Iranian, Filipino take top Asian film awards
(BUSAN, South Korea-AFP) – An Iranian film that reveals the “heart and soul” of its director has shared the top award with a production from the Philippines at Asias largest cinematic event Friday. Morteza Farshbafs “Mourning” was handed one of two US$30,000 prizes given in the New Currents award at the 16th Busan International Film [...]
Hatton thought about suicide after Pacquiao loss
LONDON, September 30, 2011 (AFP) – British boxer Ricky Hatton has revealed he considered suicide after the devastating defeat to Manny Pacquiao which effectively ended his career. In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, the 32-year-old former world welterweight champion admitted the brutal second round knockout he suffered against Pacquiao drove him to the [...]
Bologna president writes to Obama about Bryant
ROME, October 13, 2011 (AFP) – Bologna president Claudio Sabatini has stepped up his attempts to land NBA star Kobe Bryant on a loan deal by taking his case right to the top. Sabatini has written to United States President Barack Obama, a renowned basketball fan, to ask him to intervene and help convince Bryant [...]
Make any night sandwich night
FROM PB&Js to pitas, muffalettas to melts – any way you slice them, sandwiches are one of America’s favorite foods. In fact, it is estimated that Americans consume 300 million sandwiches each day. Making one night a week Sandwich Night is a great way for the whole family to enjoy a nutritious dinner that doesn’t [...]
How to turn your house into the finest steakhouse
WITH AUTUMN finally here, so are the appetites that crave for those big, hearty flavors that warm the soul. Imagine a fireside table topped with a succulent steak and a robust red wine. Think you need to make a reservation at the swankiest steakhouse in town? Think again. With a little effort, it’s easy to [...]
