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Corona Impeachment Trial Live Stream: DAY 24, February 24 (VIDEO)

ramon jose — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:08:21 +0000

The impeachment trial continues on Monday, February 27 at 2 PM. There is NO TRIAL today, February 24, 2012. A replay of yesterday’s trial is posted above. Earlier: The impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona starts tomorrow. The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will start hearing arguments for and against Corona’s [...]

‘Rocky’, the 27-Pound Lobster Caught Off Maine (PHOTO, Video)

ramon jose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:12:49 +0000

A monster lobster has been caught off the Maine coast. Nicknamed ‘Rocky’ because of its size, the monster lobster wight in at 27 pounds! That’s right, a 27-pound lobster! The giant crustacean was caught by fisherman Robert Malone last week. Malone quickly gave it to the Department of Marine Resources for its aquarium display. However, [...]

Savannah Hardin Forced to ‘Run To Death’ by Stepmom, Grandma

ramon jose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:51:03 +0000

A nine-year old Alabama girl is dead after allegedly being forced to run non-stop for lying to her grandmother. Savannah Hardin was punished to ‘run to death’ after lying to her grandma about eating candy. According to police, Savannah Hardin died of dehydration after running non-stop for three hours. She later had a seizure and [...]

7 Marines Killed in Chopper Collision Over Arizona (VIDEO)

rick cruz watson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:25:47 +0000

Seven Marines are dead after a chopper collision in Arizona. The Marines were participating in nighttime training near the Arizona-California border when the accident happened. There were no survivors. According to the military, one helicopter had two marines and the other had five. The crash occurred about two miles west of the Yuma Training Range [...]

Man Loses Testicle to Crocodile in Zimbabwe: Ouch!

rick cruz watson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:54:47 +0000

An elderly man from Zimbabwe now regrets taking his pants off before crossing the Chivake River. This after losing his testicle to a crocodile waiting for him underneath the murky waters. That’s right, Jonah Maturure lost his testicle to a crocodile who tore it off in the attack. According to Jonah Maturure’s own account of [...]

Corona Impeachment Trial REPLAY Video: Feb. 23, DAY 23

ramon jose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:26:51 +0000

‘Hearsay.’ That’s what the Senate-impeachment court called the testimony of Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima as the impeachment trial of Renato Corona continued on its 23rd day. However, Senate president and presiding judge, Juan Ponce Enrile, ruled that De Lima’s testimony can stay on record. “It is the ruling of the chair that [...]

Gloria Arroyo (GMA) Pleads ‘NOT Guilty’ at Arraignment

rick cruz watson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:09:40 +0000

Former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA) entered a plea of ‘Not Guilty’ during her arraignment on the electoral sabotage case today. GMA, still wearing a neck brace, personally appeared before Pasay City RTC judge Jesus Mupas to enter her plea. She was accompanied to court by her husband, Mike Arroyo, and her two sons, Congressmen [...]

7-Year Old Boy’s Arm Caught in Escalator at Puregold (VIDEO)

ramon jose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:40:07 +0000

A freak accident happened at Puregold Caloocan this week – a boy’s arm got caught in the escalator! The 7-year old boy, identified in news reports as Felix Aparejado, was reportedly in the mall with an aunt and his cousins. However, the boy and his cousins got separated from his aunt and tripped on the [...]

Feb. 23, 2012 PCSO Lotto Results: 6/49 Superlotto Draw, 6/42 Lotto, Etc.

ramon jose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:53:21 +0000

Another lotto jackpot winner, this time in the 6/49 Superlotto! The full results of today’s PCSO lotto draws are posted below. Check this site daily for the COMPLETE & UPDATED lotto draw results. The past week’s FULL PCSO LOTTO RESULTS are all available at THIS PAGE. Results for February 23, 2012: Lotto Game Combinations Draw [...]

VIDEO: Adele ‘Rolling in the Deep’, BRIT Awards 2012

anita cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:08:52 +0000

The performance everybody is still talking about – Adele singing ‘Rolling in the Deep’ at the 2012 BRIT Awards. After conquering the Grammys, Adele was back on home soil doing the same thing. She won two awards last night – British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year. (VIDEO Credit: ITV/YouTube) 2012 BRIT [...]

Whitney Houston Death Photo in Casket Published by National Enquirer

rick cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:02:16 +0000

‘Whitney: The Last Photo!’ That’s what greeted readers of the National Enquirer as its cover showed a picture of Whitney Houston in the casket. Whitney Houston’s death photo was apparently taken at the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey during the private viewing for family and friends. It is not clear how the photo [...]

Corona Impeachment Trial Replay VIDEO: Feb. 22, DAY 22

ramon jose — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:27:26 +0000

The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona continued on its 22nd day, a day after presiding judge and Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile dismissed two witnesses of the prosecution. Today, aftershocks of that decision continued to reverberate with some members of the House or Representatives complaining. But Enrile and members of the Senate stood [...]

2013 Volvo V40 Leaked Ahead of Geneva Launch (PHOTOS)

brando co — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:23:51 +0000

The all-new Volvo V40 won’t be officially launched until March 6 at the Geneva Motor Show. However, two photos of the 2013 Volvo V40 have already been leaked via Facebook. And this doesn’t look like an ‘unofficial leak.’ From the quality of the picture of the Volvo V40 posted on Facebook, this looks like an [...]

Honda Odyssey Minivan Recall Over Liftgate Issue Announced

brando co — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:07:09 +0000

A recall of Honda Odyssey minivans has been announced. Honda is recalling 45,000 Odyssey minivans over possible leaks in the gas-filled struts that help activate the minivan’s rear liftgate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Odyssey models affected by this recall are 2008 and 2009 minivans. A manufacturing flaw may lead to [...]

‘Amazing Race’ Producer Poisoned: Jeff Rice & Assistant Targeted in Uganda

rick cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:40 +0000

Jeff Rice, a freelance producer for ‘The Amazing Race’ is dead. Rice was poisoned in Uganda and was found dead in his hotel room. A female production assistant who worked with Rice on ‘The Amazing Race’ project has also been poisoned. She is still in critical condition at a hospital in Uganda. According to media [...]

Gas Price Increase: Chevron Raises Oil Prices, Others to Follow

rick cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:22:03 +0000

A new round of oil price increases has begun with Chevron (Caltex) first to raise gasoline and diesel prices. The fuel price increase had been predicted this week by the Department of Energy (DOE) and other fuel retailers are expected to follow Chevron’s lead. In its announcement, Caltex (Chevron) is raising fuel prices as follows: [...]

Jeremy Renner Visits PNoy, in Barong & Cargo Pants (VIDEO)

ramon jose — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:11:45 +0000

With the filming of ‘The Bourne Legacy’ in Manila wrapped up, Jeremy Renner paid a courtesy call on President Noynoy Aquino. Jeremy Renner visited PNoy at Malacañang earlier today, garbed in the national attire – Barong Tagalog. However, many were dismayed to see that Renner paired his Barong Tagalog with cargo pants. These foreigners should [...]

Feb. 22, 2012 PCSO Lotto Results: 6/55 Grand Lotto Draw, 6/45 Megalotto, Etc.

ramon jose — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:06:02 +0000

The full results of today’s PCSO lotto draws are posted below. Check this site daily for the COMPLETE & UPDATED lotto draw results. The past week’s FULL PCSO LOTTO RESULTS are all available at THIS PAGE. Results for February 22, 2012: Lotto Game Combinations Draw Date Jackpot Winners Megalotto 6/45 09-22-30-02-37-21 2/22/2012 13,658,004.00 0 4D [...]

2012 BRIT Awards Winners List: Adele Wins Two!

anita cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:14:28 +0000

Fresh from her triumphs at the Grammy Awards, Adele swept to victory again this time at the 2012 BRIT Awards. Adele won two BRIT Awards this year – British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year, capping a triumphant season brought about by her uber successful album, 21. Other BRIT Awards 2012 winners [...]

BRIT Awards: Adele Speech Cut Off, Flips Finger (VIDEO)

anita cruz watson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:04:25 +0000

Another triumphant night for Adele, this time at the 2012 BRIT Awards. But the night will be remembered not for the two wins that Adele received – British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year, but for what happened while she was receiving the latter award. Right in the middle of her acceptance [...]

Passenger Opens Plane’s Emergency Exit For Screaming Child

rick cruz watson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:43:53 +0000

If you find yourself seated next to a screaming shield throughout your flight with no escape in sight, chances are, you’ll end up doing something extreme eventually. And that’s just what happened to a passenger in Vietnam who opened the plane’s emergency exit for the screaming child and his mom. Fortunately for other passengers, the [...]

Oscar Predictions 2012: Best Actress Academy Award Goes To…

anita cruz watson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:09:57 +0000

The Best Actress race at the Oscar Awards is the most hotly contested category this year. And, just like in years past, one of the favorites is named Meryl Streep. The actress, who has been nominated for an Academy Award 17 times, is again nominated this year. This time, for her work in ‘The Iron [...]

Taylor Swift, Zac Efron Sing a Duet For Ellen (VIDEO)

anita cruz watson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:05:39 +0000

Taylor Swift and Zac Efron were on the Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to promote their new movie, an animated film entitled ‘The Lorax.’ And while on Ellen, the host naturally teased them about rumors that they are dating, having ‘connected’ while doing the movie. This was denied by the two. “We are not a [...]

Ellen Gives Away a House (VIDEO) to Lisa Jarmon, a Single Mom

rick cruz watson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:48:19 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres has given viewers lot of great gifts over the past years – gadgets, Ellen underwear, trips and even cars. But her biggest giveaway yet was for a single mom whose positive attitude despite her hardships Ellen admired, and wishes viewers would emulate. Ellen DeGeneres gave her a house! That’s right, Ellen gave Lisa [...]