Homebuilder sentiment index plunges to record low
Homebuilders' confidence in a near-term housing recovery sank to a new all-time low this month, reflecting growing worries over the U.S. financial crisis, rising unemployment and weakening consumer confidence.
Hijacked Saudi tanker reaches Somalia
A Saudi supertanker seized by pirates with a $100 million oil cargo in the world's biggest ship hijacking reached Somalia on Tuesday, and another ship was captured in the perilous waters off the lawless state.
Federal fraud charges against Filipino doc tossed
A judge dismissed charges against a Filipino doctor accused of defrauding the U.S. military's health care program by submitting $2 million worth of bogus claims, saying prosecutors waited too long to arrest him after filing charges.
Filipino executed for murder in Saudi
A Filipino convict was beheaded in Saudi Arabia after the victim's family refused to forgive him, foreign department officials said Wednesday.The 27-year-old Filipino, of the southern town of Sibungan, was executed on Tuesday after fatally stabbing and strangling a Saudi national guard in 2005 durin...
Astronaut's diary goes on display in Jerusalem
Pages from an Israeli astronaut's diary that survived the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and a 37-mile fall to earth are going on display this weekend for the first time in Jerusalem.
London Taxi's famed black cabs made in China
London Taxis are as British as bowler hats and Big Ben. But the latest models coming off this new assembly line are unlikely to ever touch an English road. At a sprawling factory in the lush green suburbs of Shanghai,
Thai police arrest top anti-govt protest leader
A one-time Bangkok mayor and key leader of a monthslong anti-government movement that spearheaded the ouster of a Thai prime minister was arrested Sunday on charges of insurrection, police said.
Japan's online social scene isn't so social
Like a lot of 20-year-olds, Kae Takahashi has a page on U.S.-based MySpace, and there is no mistaking it for anyone else's.It's got pictures of the funky Tokyoite modeling the clothes she designs in her spare time, along with her name,
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Health and Beauty
TV and Happiness In other words, TV does cause people to be less happy." was the only activity that had a direct correlation with unhappiness. More Story
Dress Issues
Dress Your Best Even if you're a guy who's not into clothes, you still need to look good for your job and your wife, I don't think I've ever seen anyone who didn't look good in a white button-down shirt Read More
Economy Watch
Buy or Not to Buy Global stocks slide as fears of worldwide slowdown mount. Oil prices slip to 13-months lows on recession worries. U.S. retailers posted their biggest monthly sales decline More Story
Consular Services in San Diego, every 2nd Saturday of the month at 2220 E. Plaza Blvd. Ste. A National City CA 91950, 619-267-1111, Ask for Sam and Liz Samson. Located beside "Karihan and behind "Popoye Chicken".
Fil-Am , CNN News Anchor

Veronica De La Cruz is a Filipino American[1] television anchor with CNN News. Veronica currently appears on CNNs Emmy-nominated morning show American Morning from 6am to 9am Eastern time, providing Dotcom Desk information to CNNs early morning viewers. Veronica also substitutes as a replacement anchor for CNN U.S. and CNN Headline News. She previously anchored the CNN broadband news service, CNN Pipeline, now CNN LIVE, and was among one of four founding anchors.
Jet Montelibano, Music and Magic Legend
I still remember when i was in my teenage time, Music and Magic Band...please rewind.....
For many years Jet was a vocalist of the 80’s showband “Music & Magic” which also featured Kuh Ledesma and Fe de los Reyes. He helped conceptualize many of their notable concert performances in Manila and abroad including performances at prestigious venues like the Carnegie Hall in New York, Blaisdell in Hawaii, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, and The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. To read the Creative Concept's Press Release, Click Here Read More
apl.de.ap

Allan Pineda Lindo, (b. 28 November 1974) better known as apl.de.ap, is a hip hop musician, record producer, and member of the Black Eyed Peas. He was born in the Barangay (Barrio) of Sapang Bato, Angeles City, Pampanga, in the Philippines, to a Filipino mother and African American father. apl.de.ap, together with will.i.am, is one of the original members of the hip hop group Black Eyed Peas. His father, a U.S. airman stationed at nearby Clark Air Base, abandoned the family shortly after his birth.
David Cook sa Pinas
 Posibleng mauna pa raw ang one-night concert sa Pilipinas ng American Idol Season 7 winner na si David Cook kasya sa kanyang tour sa America. Sa ulat ng Chika Minute sa 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules, mismong si Cook ang nagsiwalat sa planong pagbisita sa Pilipinas sa panayam ng CHUM FA sa Canada. Kung matutuloy, posibleng masaksihan ng mga Pinoy si Cook sa isang one-night show sa January 27. “We booked my first show, post-idol, January 27 in the Philippines," sambit ni Cook. Nang tanungin ito kung bahagi ito kanyang world tour, sagot ni Cook, “You know, I don’t know. I think the Philippines show will be a one-off and then we’ll start the tour in the States not long after." GMANews.TV
Amadeo Town Fiesta 2008, The Majorettes Napasyal ako sa cyberspace, marami na akong napuntahan at sa di inaasahang pangayayari, nakita ako ang mga majorettes sa aking bayan, Banda Dela Cruz na siyang laging nangunguna sa pag momosiko sa bayan ng Amadeo, tingnan nyo at pagmasdan ang ating bayan na during my teeage time eh Dela Cruz na, ika nga ay buhay na buhay pa, at ang isa sa dating musikero at narito na sa San Diego at kaibigan ko sya.... minsan masarap pagusapan ang mag nakaraan diba kabayan... ikaw anong balita na sa yo... More Story .
Eric Santos USA Tour, San Diego ConcertNaging maayos ang concert ni Eric Santos here in San Diego na ginanap sa Balboa Theater in the Gaslamp Downtown San Diego, last May 2. Wana ko say, happy ang mga nanood, Eric shows that he is still the Prince of Pop, Kinanta nya rin yong ipinanalo nya sa singing contest na "This Is The Moment". The show was produced by SP3J Production. Keep visiting the anooh.com for more upcoming pinoy concert. Read More
Sports NewsThe Chargers added another cornerback to their roster when they selected Boston College’s DeJuan Tribble in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Tribble, 5-9, 190, intercepted 15 passes in his career to rank third Charger.com
11 Delicious Ways to Grill Ribs  You can't go wrong with these classic ribs. They require just 20 minutes of prep time, and your favorite bottled barbecue sauce makes a quick and easy finishing touch.A savory-sweet mix of tomato sauce, honey, onion, red wine vinegar, orange peel, garlic powder , Tayong mga pinoy mahilig sa inihaw, kaya naman halos lahat ng mga bahay ng pinoy eh may bbq grill at ano pa, e may karaoke machine kasi magkaulam yan, ANO?. Read More
Jamie Lynn Spears Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to a baby girl Thursday morning at a south Mississippi hospital, according to a friend of the Spears family.
World's Largest High School Rizal High School ( abbreviated as RHS), an institution of secondary education based in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, has been listed as the “largest secondary school in the world” [1] since 1993 by the Guinness Book of World Records. This evaluation is based on the size of the student population, and to date, the school reports the largest enrollment worldwide. Libre din and uniporme dito kaya naman maligay lahat ang mga student dito.
Sports
Pacquaio Did it Again MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao made history, knocking out WBC lightweight champion David Diaz in the 9th round Sunday (Saturday in Las Vegas) to become the first Asian to hold four different titles at different weights and the first Filipino to hold the crown. After working his right jab effectively, Pacquiao called on an old favorite to finally end the match.Snapping Diaz's head with a right jab, Pacquiao unleashed a right jab before uncorking his pet left hand, sending the now former champ, who never saw the killer blow coming, crashing at the 2:24 mark of the ninth round. Read More or See Video
Entertainment
Kapuso shows still dominate Mega-ManilaKris Aquino's game show in ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal, returned to primetime television—temporarily replacing Wheel of Fortune, also hosted by Kris—last night, July 28. On its premiere episode, Deal Or No Deal beat its rival program, GMA-7's Gobingo hosted by Arnell Ignacio, by virtue of its 18.5 percent rating but it slightly missed out the Top 10.
Kapuso Network's fantaserye, Dyesebel, remains the most-watched primetime show in Mega Manila. It went back to above-40 percent rating last night, 42.5 percent to be exact, after generating 30-percent ratings in the past couple of weeks.
Codename: Asero is still in second place with 37.3 percent while Ako Si Kim Samsoon climbs back to No. 3 with 31.9 percent. Completing the Top 5 are GMA-7 primetime newscast 24 Oras (30.1 percent) and ABS-CBN soap Iisa Pa Lamang (25.1 percent).
Health
Top 10 Amazing Facts About Your Heart A glass of Merlot can go straight to the heart, and recent research shows that so too can the white variety. Scientists have attributed the heart benefits of reds to grape skins, which are chock full of certain antioxidants. Since the purple-hued skins get removed to make Chardonnays, many scientists had assumed white wine likely wouldn't do the heart any good. A lab experiment on rats showed that a grape's pulp conceals cardio-protective compounds that rival those found in reds. Red or white? Just follow your heart.Read More
Finance
RP, US fruit firm ink pineapple supply deal MANILA, Philippines - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Saturday (Manila time) witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Philippines and NTC Marketing Inc for the supply of pineapples from Bicol.Worth $500 million, the agreement will last for 35 years and benefit some 5000 families from Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon, a Malacañang statement said. The said provinces are considered to be among the poorest in the Philippines.The Palace said Trade Secretary Peter Favila, on behalf of the Philippine government, and Michael J. DeRose, Niagara Trading Co. marketing chairman signed the contract. NTC is the brand owner of Libby’s Fruits of New York, a privately-held company with over 40 years experience in the food industry. It specializes in tropical fruit products such as pineapple, guava, red and yellow papaya, sliced mango, tropical mixed fruits, and mandarin orange. Read More
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