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BICOL X Music Website Launch

2012-12-22T10:03:00.001-08:00

www.bicolx.com

in cooperation with

Province of Albay

MOR 93.9 Legazpi

Smart Communications, Inc.

COLT 45

SIODIAN Advertising

MOR 93.5 Naga

and The Mystery Machine Productions

proudly present..

BICOL X Music Website Launch

featuring 50 extreme BICOLANO musicians

January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013

PAAYAHAYAN Restobar, Bonot, Legazpi City

This event was also brought to you by:

Hon. Joey Sarte Salceda

Hon. Carmen Geraldine Barrameda Rosal

Hon. Alan O. Rañola

MCDONALD'S Daraga & Pacific Mall

Taga Bicol Ako ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶

Balds&Beards

JHOEZEN PEREZ Photography

MISTER DONUT

Godhood Academy Movement

Loudle shirts

Sararo, Sarabay.. Kita, Bicolano Baga!

PUNK SKABADOO NIGHTS III! (Lost&Delirious)

2012-03-02T09:25:00.001-08:00

The Mystery Machine Production presents...

PUNK SKABADOO NIGHTS III!

(Lost and Delirious)

Paayahayan RestoBar, Bonot, Legaspi City

MARCH 24, 2012, Saturday.

featuring PUNK and SKA bands from ALBAY.

Punkeroll
Kabaong ni Bercasio
Flip Dominic
Bitchcraft
Red Buttons
One Hour Recover
The Doldrums
The Aborted
Mr. Wang Jr.
Slapface
Salvo Les Miserables
Torn and Restore
Skinflint
SKAlibers
Stolenshots
Acid Beater
40 'Oz Project
Change The Loser
Ska Flakes Crackerz
Imelda Pumpkinz

TICKET: PHP 60.00 comes w/ 1 free BEER!

Brought to you by:

Mr. Hallel Zulueta

Mr. Gerald Ramo

Mr. Jose Pacis

Grind Clothing Co.

"The good are good, without reward."

SUPPORT YOUR BICOL PUNK & SKA SCENE!

Powerade Tigers vs Petron Blaze Boosters in Albay

2012-03-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal & Engr. Noel Rosal

presents.

PBA Commissioner's Cup 2012

POWERADE TIGERS vs PETRON BLAZE BOOSTERS

March 10, 2012, 6pm

Ibalong Centrum for Recreation

The Chongkeys BICOL EXPRESS Tour!

2012-01-14T04:06:00.000-08:00

The Chongkeys BICOL EXPRESS Tour Jan 19-21, 2012

Jan 19 at PAAYAHAYAN BAR & RESTO, Legaspi City

Ticket: Php100

Featuring great local reggae/ska acts of Albay:

MUCHASS GRASSAS

MR. WANG JR.

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

STOLENSHOTS

For tickets contact: 09175590040
For CD, t-shirts and merchandise, contact: Johan Lugtu

Jan 20 IRIGA CITY
Mariolis Bar & Grill

Ticket: Php100

Jan 21 at WHARF GALLEY ROCK CAFE
(Avenue Square), Naga City

With performances from Asan Ka Hulio!?, SKAndaloza and more!

Ticket Php120 with beer

THE CHONGKEYS (Rock Reggae)

The name “The Chongkeys” (chong-keys – as pronounce) was given by the band it self, from the word “chong” or also use as “tyong” is a Filipino slang word for “tiyo” or in modern days its also considered as a call for close friends. This is the word they use to call each other in the start then they added the word “keys” as they thought “music” is the “key” for them to formed a mix genre band of good music.

The four members met their “destiny today” in the year 2004, while hanging out in a mini bar called Groove Shop (that also sells clothing line, arts and crafts), located in Marikina. They started merely tripping on the music they listen to: Trip Hop, Punk Rock, Rap, Rock, Funk, Hardcore, and a soul full of Reggae. Gaining good impression and reviews, their tripping turned into a series of serious performances that gave birth to a 4-peace band called “The Chongkeys”.

Johan Lugtu (guitarist/vocals) is from Cakewalk, a hardcore band; Mark Marquez (drummer) from the band Cherry Cornflakes & also a guitarist from Dai I Chi; Denis Deloviar (bass) also from the band Dai I Chi, while Benjie Estanislao (vocals) who owns the Groove Shop bar, is a die-hard listener of trip-hop (electronic music), punk, funk, dub and a whole lot of reggae.

A little Rock, a little Rap, a little Funk, a bit touch of hardcore, dub and a soulful of Reggae rolled into one. The Chongkeys is a band that may have not recognized their genre yet (some say it is rock reggae or hard reggae) but for them it’s all good, it’s music.

Visa Exemption for Filipinos

2012-01-02T01:56:00.000-08:00

If you’re a Filipino and a holder of Philippine passport who likes traveling and exploring the beauty of the world, but hates the visa requirement to some countries, frown no more for you can still go to wonderful places without hassle-visa-appointments.

The list of countries below doesn’t require a visa for Filipinos prior to arrival. All you need are passport, plane tickets / itinerary, and some money for your tour.

No Visa Required for Filipinos in the Following Countries…
Asia

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
Brunei Darussalam - 14 days
Cambodia - 21 days
Indonesia - 30 days
Laos - 30 days
Malaysia - 30 days
Singapore - 30 days
Thailand - 30 days
Vietnam - 21 days

Non- ASEAN
Azerbaijan - 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$100
Bangladesh - 90-days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Republic of China (Taiwan) - 30 days if holding a vaild visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States
Georgia - 90 days visa issued on arrival for US$10 ~ US$200
Hong Kong - 14 days
India - 30 days visa issued upon arrival
Iran - 15 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Israel - 90 days
South Korea (Jeju Island only) - 30 days
Macau - 30 days
Maldives - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Mongolia - 21 days
Nepal - 15/30/90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25/40/100
Sri Lanka - 30 days
Timor-Leste - 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$30

Europe
Kosovo - 90 days

Oceania
Cook Islands - 31 days
Fiji - 120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Marshall Islands - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Federated States of Micronesia - 30 days
Niue - 30 days
Palau - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Samoa - 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tuvalu - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Vanuatu - 30 days

North America
Bermuda - 31 days before but since May, they now require visas for Philippine passport holders
Costa Rica - 120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Dominica - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Haiti - 30 days
Nicaragua - 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Lucia - 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Turks and Caicos Islands - 30 days

South America
Bolivia - 59 days
Brazil - 90 days
Colombia - 90 days
Ecuador - 90 days
Peru - 90 days
Suriname - 120 days

Africa
Burundi - visa issued upon arrival
Cape Verde - visa issued upon arrival
Comoros - A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (fee payable)
Djibouti - 10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
Gambia - At port of entry passport 24-72 hour transit pass is issued. This must be converted into a full visa valid up to 1 month at the immigration department in Banjul (fee payable)
Kenya - 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Madagascar - 90 days visa issued upon arrival for MGA140,000
Morocco - 90 days
Mozambique - 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
Saint Helena - visa issued upon arrival
Seychelles - 30 days
Tanzania - visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Togo - 7 days visa issued upon arrival
Uganda - 180 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Zambia - 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50

**Details may change due to new law updates so double-check the immigration rules of the country you’re planning to visit
**Transit visa may be required when you're not on a direct flight

SOURCE:
twentyfive's hubpage

January 1st of 2012: Strong earthquake hits Japan

2011-12-31T23:44:00.000-08:00

(Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages and no tsunami warning was issued.

The earthquake measured 4 in central Tokyo, Fukushima and their surrounding areas on the Japanese intensity scale, which measures ground motion, according to Japan Meteorological Agency, which uses a different measuring system than the U.S. Geological Survey.

A spokesman for Tokyo Electric Power said there were no reports of any abnormalities at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plan following the quake.

Some high-speed train services in northern Japan were suspended after the earthquake, but soon resumed operations, Kyodo news reported.

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake, at a depth of nearly 217 miles, was recorded off Japan's southeastern Izu islands on Sunday at 0527 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The Hawaii-based U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake located south-southwest of Hachijo-jima in the Izu islands.

Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas. The country accounts for about 20 percent of the world's earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.

On March 11, 2011, the northeast coast was struck by a magnitude 9 earthquake, the strongest quake in Japan on record, and a massive tsunami, which triggered the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years since Chernobyl.

The disaster left up to 23,000 dead or missing.

(Singapore world desk, additional reporting by Taiga Uranaka and Kiyoshi Takenaka)

Follow @earthquake_jp for automated siesmic activity directly to your @twitter account.

SOURCE: Reuters

Tyron Perez found dead inside a car

2011-12-29T06:10:00.000-08:00

Tyron Perez found dead inside a car

Actor Tyron Perez (born Jojo Perez) was found dead inside a vehicle in Valenzuela City on Thursday, according to reports. He was 26.

Reports say that the apparent cause of Tyrone Perez' death was suicide.

Rest in Peace Tyrone Perez..

Update from ABS-CBN News:

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Tyron Perez was found dead inside a vehicle in Valenzuela City Thursday night, police said.

According to Senior Superintendent Wilben Mayor, Perez’s body was found dead inside a car parked along the service road of the North Luzon Expressway in the vicinity of Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela.

Police investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the young actor’s death.

Perez, 26, first stepped into the limelight when he joined a television network’s reality talent show in 2003.

He was part of the defunct ABS-CBN television drama series, “Mula sa Puso.”

Perez also appeared in the December 3 episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” where he played the love interest of Ejay Falcon’s character. -- Report from Charlie Mendoza, radio dzMM

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AJ PEREZ death

*more updates to follow

BPI Jollibee Promo – Feast of Jolly Joyful Treats

2011-12-28T03:41:00.000-08:00

Feast of Jolly Joyful Treats – FREE!

JOLLIBEE

BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI)

Promo Mechanics:

1. The promo is open to all existing BPI Express Credit cardholders (Classic, Blue MasterCard, Gold MasterCard, Petron-BPI MasterCard, BPI WorldPerks MasterCard/BPI Delta Skymiles MasterCard, Edge MasterCard) of good credit standing.

Note: BPI Express Credit Corporate Classic and MasterCard cards are NOT qualified to join the promo.

2. Promo period is from December 14, 2011 to January 31, 2012.

3. To qualify, cardholder should use his BPI Express Credit card within the promo period for a minimum single purchase transaction of P2,000, P6,000, or P12,000 at any merchant. Transaction should be approved through a Point-of-Sale terminal. Cash advance transactions are also qualified.

4. Cardholder can redeem the featured Jollibee food items at any Jollibee stores/outlets.

Required minimum single receipt transaction and corresponding Jollibee Treats are as follows:

For minimum of Php 2,000 single receipt transaction:

1 order of 1-pc Chickenjoy with rice

or 1 order of 1-pc Chicken BBQ with rice

For minimum of Php 6,000 single receipt transaction:

2 orders of 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice

or 2 orders of 1-pc. Chicken BBQ with rice

Plus 2 orders of Regular Yum

For minimum of Php 12,000 single receipt transaction:

1 Bucket of 6-pc Chickenjoy or Chicken BBQ

Plus 3 orders of Jolly Spaghetti

Start shopping using your BPI cards and claim your freebies on Jollibee stores now! Redemption is until March 31, 2012! Enjoy!

*Photo credits to BPI and Jollibee websites.

English Harbour Casinos Review

2011-12-10T07:56:00.000-08:00

English Harbour Casinos Review

In February 1997, English Harbour Casinos was launched by E.H. New Ventures Gaming, Inc. Said company also own several online gaming brands with its center of operation located in Antigua. It is one of the most stable casinos online that still allow players from the United States to play.

To learn more about English Harbour Casinos, let us break it down to several factors.

Games and Software

Vegas Technology, a company formerly known as Odds On supplies the software used by English Harbour. In a nutshell, the software can be described as not too flashy but very functional. Basically a no-nonsense software. Gamers will find the gaming interface to be fast and responsive. No need to wait for slow animations to commit an action. Graphics and sounds are crisp giving English Harbour Casinos' games well-rounded.

In terms of variety of games, the software developers have developed slot games inspired by pop culture specifically television shows, game shows, and movies. Since these games are "inspired" only, they do not have to pay hefty licensing fees.

Perks and Bonuses

Like other online casinos, English Harbour also offers a sign-up bonus. They give players a bonus of 100% match which means players can play plenty of games from the get-go. Aside from that, the casino also gives away monthly bonuses as part of their loyalty program. The great thing about the loyalty program is that you instantly become eligible after you signed up.

English Harbour also gives away bonuses for first deposits on certain days of the week. A bonus of 25% up to $250 for example is given for your first deposit on Mondays. On a Wednesday, the bonus would be 50% up to $250. And on a Friday, it could be up to 100% up to $250.

Tournaments

If you want to put your skills and luck to the tests, English Harbour online casino offers tournaments. The prizes up for grabs are substantial because tournaments are run in synch with other online casinos run by the E.H. Group. Four or five times a month, multi-thousand dollar slots tournaments are being held. Other games with tournaments include blackjack, hold 'em, and video poker among others.

Customer Support

This is usually the deal breaker for online casinos. For English Harbour Casinos, it's just another reason why they are on top. With readily accessible help through different means like email or live chat the casino's clients will always have good customer support.

Verdict

One of the most dependable casinos for US players, English Harbour Casinos is a fun place to play in. its stability also makes it a safe bet for online casino players.

Amy Winehouse found dead

2011-07-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

Amy Winehouse, an English singer-songwriter, has been found dead at her home in Camden, north London. The singer was apparently found at the property in by emergency services at 3.54pm this afternoon, according to sources, and her death is being treated as 'unexplained' by police. According to the Metropolitan Police they were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 3.54pm, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found dead. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was declared dead at the scene. Inquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this moment it is being treated as unexplained.

For more information about Winehouse' death:

Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead at her London flat

UK singer Amy Winehouse found dead in London home, police say

Azkals vs Kuwait Live Streaming

2011-07-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Philippines (FIFA rank: 159) versus Middle East powerhouse Kuwait (rank: 102)

The game will be telecast live on ABS-CBN starting at 11:30 p.m. with a replay the next morning at 7 a.m. There will also be replay of the Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 1 game on Balls at 3:00 p.m., on Studio 23 at 10:00 p.m. On July 26, the replay will once again be aired on Balls at 4:30 p.m.

ONLINE STREAMING HERE!

All-Star Weekend LIVE STREAM

2011-07-23T06:20:00.000-07:00

All-Star Weekend LIVE STREAM

SMART All-Stars (NBA players)

DeAndre Jordan

Derrick Williams

James Harden

Chris Paul

Kobe Bryant

Derek Fisher

etc.

PBA All-Stars

James Yap (B-Meg)

Marc Pingris (B-Meg)

Mark Caguioa (Brgy. Ginebra)

JC Intal (Brgy. Ginebra)

Arwind Santos (Petron Blaze)

Rabeh Al-Hussiani (Petron Blaze)

Alex Cabagnot (Petron Blaze)

Ryan Reyes (Talk 'N Text)

Jason Castro (Talk 'N Text)

Larry Fonacier (Talk 'N Text)

Sonny Thoss (Alaska)

L.A. Tenorio (Alaska)

Sol Mercado (Mercado)

Gary David (Powerade)

Gabe Norwood (Rain or Shine)

Danny Seigle (Air21)

We want SPAM w/ eggs not S.P.A.M.

2011-07-15T23:30:00.000-07:00


We want SPAM!

not S.P.A.M.

Scam Alert Verify Your Account Before it’s Deleted? Facebook Phishing Scam Circulating– Do Not Try.

Are You On Google Plus?

2011-07-15T04:14:00.000-07:00

The Google+ project aims to make sharing on the web more like sharing in real life.

Enter Google+, which started last month and has already grown to 10 million users. Rather than focus on new snazzy features — although it does offer several — Google has chosen to learn from its own mistakes, and Facebook’s. Google decided to make privacy the No. 1 feature of its new service.

*comment your e-mail to be invited in Google+, the best social network ever!

A Review for an Excellent Service - Real Time Leasing

2011-07-06T11:56:00.000-07:00

Real Time Leasing Review

Real time leasing has provided residential property management in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro areas for over a decade. They use advanced property management software which allows them to offer first in class services for investors of Single-Family Homes, Town homes, Duplexes, Condos and apartment buildings. Owners expect immediate good results from Minneapolis property management companies. If you are looking for a Minneapolis property management, you can count on them. They have the skills and knowledge to manage your property.

To successfully manage your rental properties in Minnesota you need to hire the experts in Minnesota residential property management. Why? You’ll think that managing your properties in Minnesota is simple. But the truth is there are countless intricacies that you may encounter while doing your own residential property management such as the continuously changing system of landlord laws, property management statutes, tenant’s write, etc.

Property Management Minnesota’s services include:

For Tenant Placement

· They conduct a methodical marketing walk-thru

· Team up with you to ensure your rental is ready to rent

· Place marketing sign and lockbox at property

· Pre-screen and meet all prospective tenants

· Show your rental property to prospective tenants

· Conduct thorough screening and background checks of all applicants

· Secure tenant’s security deposit prior to move-in

· Hold security deposit in escrow during lease term (full service contracts)

· Secure signed lease and issue keys to tenants.

During Tenancy

· They guarantee tenant placement for the first 6 months

· Secure monthly rent and all other fees associated with tenancy

· Manage and reconcile portfolio and account balances

· Issue rent proceeds to you (less any balance owing)

· Publish monthly statements to you, Online ‘Real-Time’ account logon and availability

· Manage utility payments, Enforce all provisions of the lease agreement, including but not limited to:

-Collect late/outstanding balances and late fees

-Manage the eviction process (if needed*)

-Manage all other lease violations (as indicated in the contract)

-Manage requests for preventative maintenance and repairs

-24-hour maintenance hotline for repair emergencies, Issue CRPs at year-end

For Tenant Move-out

· They will provide you with detailed reports of the inside/outside of the property

· Collect keys from the tenant

· Perform and document move-out walk-thru

· Manage property turnover, cleaning and repairs

· Reconcile tenant ledger and issue close-out statement to tenant.

I am very happy with RTL, they are responsive, professional and thorough. I was overwhelmed with how hard they worked for the price they charge and how much effort they put into renting out my house. I recommend their service to anyone looking for a trustworthy property management company.

The Best SKA Band in Town!

2011-07-05T20:33:00.000-07:00

STOLENSHOTS, a SKA band that comes from the small town of Legazpi City, province of Albay.
The band was originally formed on 2003 by one of the members of the band, Payirl, who at that time wanted to set a band just to join the band fest.

But because the members of the band had one thing in common, being a music lover and inspired by the music of the renown SKA bands, they decided to continue what they had started, from that the name stolenshots was established.

On June 2008, stolenshots is featured in the MUSIKMAX BICOL Cd compilation album under Rebolusyon Rekords where they share three groovy and skankin’ original song compositions, “Movin’ to the Top” “Chocolate Brown Coffee” and the anthemic “Rudies Cry”. That year they were also featured on another Bicolano cd compilation album entitled RIBOK by Club Molotov, where their original song “All the while (I thought)” was the carrier single of the said compilation album.

They also participated on different gigs in Manila such as "Sweet and Dandy", "2nd Manila Ska Fest", and "Sarung Banggi".

The band dreams to build a SKA seal and scene not only on their hometown, but as well as throughout Bicol Region, and express the SKA beat on their own way.

Be updated on their gigs:

http://www.facebook.com/stolenshotska

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1137635

Stolenshots still skankin' since 2003! Support your local scene.

*credits to Irle Sabdao (band leader)

New Directions In Computing – The Experts in Web Design

2011-07-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

Today, internet became a new field for trade. Many businesses use the web to build their brand it offered a lot of great opportunities to many businesses to gain publicity for their service or products. And In order to obtain that online presence, website is necessary to represent your company in the World Wide Web. Website is a tool that helps company builds a good reputation in a particular industry. It can sell products or services directly over the internet provide customer service and support, it also offers instant information to your prospect customers about your company and the services or goods that you provide. Moreover, it is a means of fast communication to your customers). By using a website for your business you can keep up with your competition, remember that your competitors will exploit all the possible resources that they can use only to get ahead of you.

Your website must showcase your products, sell your products online, and give information on your products or services, give general information about your business, provide easy and fast communication for your customers to contact you, reach global customers and lastly to increase profit. Website’s role in your business is very crucial. It should suitable for your business and communicate to your target clients. To make sure that your website effectively represent your business and clearly communicate to your prospect customers it is vital that you let professionals take care of it.

NDIC (New Directions in Computing) established a good reputation in the business of web design and marketing for over 16 years. They create websites that are not only aesthetically great but they also see to it that people sees it on the net. They have the skills, knowledge and experience to design a great website for your company. NDIC is a set of experts in web designing and marketing, being a part of a service-oriented company, they believe that their success lies on the success of their clients. They pledged to provide innovative, practical and top-quality products and services that save time and improve the way companies do business on the Internet. They offer outstanding customer service, genuine concern for the success of our client's business, quality craftsmanship and reasonable pricing. Through a long-term commitment to this mission, they became a trusted company that meets or exceeds their client’s expectations and that benefits everyone who works with them - customers, vendors, and employees alike.

They have a dedicated team of professionals who work full-time for NDIC. This means they not only have the availability for your project, but they will also be responsive to your ongoing needs. So let NDIC help you grow your business and take advantage of the opportunity for success.

Italian chocolate boss Pietro Ferrero dies in bike accident

2011-04-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

MILAN, Italy - Italian chocolate tycoon Pietro Ferrero, joint chief executive of the group that owns Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has died in a biking accident in South Africa, a company spokesman said Monday.

Ferrero, who was 47, fell from his bicycle during a regular riding session, probably because he was taken ill, while on a business trip in South Africa, the spokesman told AFP, voicing the group's "deep dismay."

Ferrero had co-run the sweets company with his younger brother Giovanni since 1997.

Their 85-year-old father Michele, who turned the firm into a global leader of the confectionery industry after taking over in 1957, is still the chairman.

Michele Ferrero, 85, is Italy's richest man according to the latest ranking by Forbes magazine, ahead of eyewear tycoon Leonardo Del Vecchio and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a billionaire television mogul turned politician.
"Italy has lost a businessman who represented the best qualities of our economic history," Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said in a statement.

Frattini said Pietro Ferrero "brought an exceptionally important contribution to the Made in Italy brand around the world."
For her part, the president of the Italian employers federation Confindustria, Emma Marcegaglia, expressed her "deep sadness over the tragic and sudden death," describing Ferrero as "an entrepreneur of quality and one of the greatest representatives of Italian capitalism."

The Ferrero story began in the 1940s in Italy's northern Piedmont region.

A local pastry chef also called Pietro Ferrero began the business with a secret recipe that used nuts to cut down on the more expensive cocoa in a spread that was to be called Nutella and quickly became wildly popular.

The company also owns the Ferrero Rocher, Kinder and Tic-Tac brands.

It had a turnover of 6.6 billion euros ($9.4 billion) in its 2009-2010 financial year -- 4.3 percent higher than the previous year.

It has 18 plants around the world and employs more than 21,000 people.

The publicity-shy firm is entirely family-owned and has stayed away from big corporate takeovers or public listings. Last year, it did however signal interest in bidding for Britain's Cadbury, which was eventually taken over by Kraft Foods.

Source: ABS-CBN

NBA 2011 Playoffs Schedule

2011-04-18T22:33:00.000-07:00

NBA 2011 Playoffs Schedule

Here is the complete playoffs schedule and national television & radio arrangements for the Eastern and Western Conference first-round series.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago vs. Indiana

Game 1 - Sat April 16, Indiana at Chicago, 1:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN3D
Game 2 - Mon April 18, Indiana at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 21, Chicago at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Game 4 - Sat April 23, Chicago at Indiana, 2:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 26, Indiana at Chicago, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28, Chicago at Indiana, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30, Indiana at Chicago, TBD, TNT

Miami vs. Philadelphia

Game 1 - Sat April 16, Philadelphia at Miami, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 2 - Mon April 18, Philadelphia at Miami, 7:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 21, Miami at Philadelphia, 8:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 4 - Sun April 24, Miami at Philadelphia, 1:00 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5 * Wed April 27, Philadelphia at Miami, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29, Miami at Philadelphia, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1, Philadelphia at Miami, TBD, TBD

Boston vs. New York

Game 1 - Sun April 17, New York at Boston, 7:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Tue April 19, New York at Boston, 7:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 22, Boston at New York, 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 24, Boston at New York, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 5 * Tue April 26, New York at Boston, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29, Boston at New York, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1, New York at Boston, TBD, TBD

Orlando vs. Atlanta

Game 1 - Sat April 16, Atlanta at Orlando, 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 - Tue April 19, Atlanta at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Game 3 - Fri April 22, Orlando at Atlanta, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2/ESPN3D
Game 4 - Sun April 24, Orlando at Atlanta, 7:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 26, Atlanta at Orlando, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28, Orlando at Atlanta, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30, Atlanta at Orlando, TBD, TNT

___________________________________________________________________

WESTERN CONFERENCE

San Antonio vs. Memphis

Game 1 - Sun April 17, Memphis at San Antonio, 1:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 20, Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Game 3 - Sat April 23, San Antonio at Memphis, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Mon April 25, San Antonio at Memphis, TBD, TBD
Game 5 * Wed April 27, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29, San Antonio at Memphis, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD, TBD

L.A. Lakers vs. New Orleans

Game 1 - Sun April 17, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 2 - Wed April 20, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 22, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 24, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 26, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TNT

Dallas vs. Portland

Game 1 - Sat April 16, Portland at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 - Tue April 19, Portland at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 21, Dallas at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 4 - Sat April 23, Dallas at Portland, 5:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Mon April 25, Portland at Dallas, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28, Dallas at Portland, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30, Portland at Dallas, TBD, TNT

Oklahoma City vs. Denver

Game 1 - Sun April 17, Denver at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 20, Denver at Oklahoma City, 8:00 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Sat April 23, Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/R
Game 4 - Mon April 25, Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Wed April 27, Denver at Oklahoma City, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29, Oklahoma City at Denver, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1, Denver at Oklahoma City, TBD, TBD

Additional scheduling information will be furnished as soon as possible consistent with the need to fulfill league obligations.

If first-round series are completed in six games or less, the conference semifinals may move up to begin on either Saturday, April 30 or Sunday, May 1.

All games, except those televised on ABC, are available to be televised locally.

*If necessary
TBD - To Be Determined
R - ESPN Radio
ESPN3D - ESPN 3D

Source: NBA

AJ Perez Dies from Car Accident

2011-04-16T11:42:00.000-07:00

AJ Perez Dies from Car Accident

It is now confirmed that AJ Perez, one of the rising young stars of ABS-CBN, Jessy Mendiola’s leading man in Sabel and a member of the Gigger Boys, has passed away. Lauren Young also twitted it on Twitter.

AJ Perez, most notable for his charismatic appearance and his love team with Lauren Young in All About Your Luv, met an accident after his show in Dagupan. A truck and a bus hit the vehicle they were riding. At around 12:20 am, it was said that the young actor AJ Perez was dead on arrival due to multiple head injuries.

Why choose Real Time Leasing in terms of property management?

2011-04-10T03:48:00.000-07:00

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I, myself, can personally attest to the first-class service of RTL. They have been managing my condo for over 5 years. My experience with them has been great. They are very professional and attentive, responsive and prompt. I am very pleased with how they handled my property and recommend their service to anyone looking for a reliable property management company in Minnesota.

Letting them efficiently run your property is important, not only to ease your mind, but also to guarantee that the money you spend will add value to your rental property and maximize your return of investment. Real Time Leasing is devoted in looking after the details of your property so you can concentrate on growing your investments.

What is Chokulit Online Reviews Ph?

2011-01-12T05:19:00.000-08:00

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