MANILA, Philippines – US President Barack Obama will send a delegation to Manila for the inauguration of the President- and Vice president-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Jejomar Binay on Wednesday. Obama announced on June 25 that he chose US Trade Representative Ron Kirk to head the delegation. Kirk is also a member of Obama’s [...]
Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods you can eat-unless they’re contaminated with dirt or harmful bacteria. Since foodborne illnesses have sometimes been linked to fresh produce, it’s important to wash what you eat. The first rule for washing fresh produce is to wash your own hands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]
Lucila c. Oblena Dallas, TX “Thank You” to each and every one who greeted me, sent cards/letters and visited me on my 86th birthday on May 27, 2010. I will always cherish your thoughtfulness. I was in the Philippines since May 16th, spending my time with my grandchildren in Baguio City and in Cavinti. I [...]
Tonight, while watching a rerun of one of my favorite shows, “Legend of the Seeker” reminded me that the days of seeing it on television is numbered. The show has been cancelled by ABC due to low ratings. But, fans like me have not given up. In fact, there are several websites dedicated to it [...]
By Elaine Williamson If you are like most homeowners, your formal living room is useful for one primary thing: accumulating dust. Originally, formal living rooms were spaces in which special guests were entertained. However, as modern-day life has become more casual, so have our living spaces. Friends come in through the front door and are [...]
Guinness World Records announced Friday, May 21st, that Igor Vovkovinskiy has been crowned the new Tallest Living Man in America. Measuring a staggering 7 feet 8.33 inches, the towering 27-year old traveled from Minnesota to New York City where Guinness World Record officials certified his claim on the set of The Dr. Oz Show. Igor [...]
For those of you who owns a dog or has ever owned a dog, then the book “Real Dogs Eat Meat” is a must-read. Released by ALPO (yes, the dog food manufacturer), the ALPO® “Real Dogs Eat Meat” Handbook is now available for free browsing or download at www.ALPORealDogs.com To celebrate the release of the [...]
Inspired by the French Nuit Blanche, the 6th edition of Virada Cultural took place on May 15-16. Virada Cultural is the biggest fest in São Paulo, and it is organized by the Secretariat of Culture of the São Paulo City Council. It is already included to the calendar by millions of paulistanos who take part [...]
Established in 1949, the Fragrance Foundation (FIFI) holds the annual FIFI Awards since 1973 to honor and acknowledge the creativity of the fragrance industry. Considered the Oscars of the fragrance world, the FiFis, as it is fondly called by press and industry experts, is slated on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Downtown Armory in [...]
By Christina Hansen For any family, safety is paramount – especially that related to fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. With their proven ability to double a family’s chance of surviving a residential fire, smoke detectors are one of the most valuable fire safety tools on the market – yet we tend to take them for [...]
A Renaissance woman, Mari Davis is the epitome of geek chic. She began her career as a software developer then by a twist of fate, she became a fashion editor. Mari is the Editor-in-Chief of FashionWindows.
