Batangas Today: “Girl, 9, Loses 66 Pounds In Less Than A Year (Photo)” plus 7 more |
- Girl, 9, Loses 66 Pounds In Less Than A Year (Photo)
- Beyoncé $50 Million Deal: Beyoncé Signs $50 Million Deal With Pepsi
- Jackson Fined For Tweet: Stephen Jackson Got $25K Fine For Tweet Against Serge Ibaka
- Apple Maps stranding people in Australian desert, leads motorists to wrong direction of Mildura
- Nurse Jacintha Saldanha death: Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian speak for the first time (Video)
- Kate Middleton morning sickness forces Prince William to stay at Kensington Palace
- 40-Year Record Broken: Lionel Messi Breaks 40-Year Record For Most Goals In A Year
- Allen Iverson foreclosure: Former NBA MVP tries to save Mansion from foreclosure
| Girl, 9, Loses 66 Pounds In Less Than A Year (Photo) Posted: 10 Dec 2012 01:50 PM PST A 9-year-old girl from California lost 66 pounds after she was bullied at school, international news sites reported on Monday, December 10, 2012. According to reports, Breanna Bond weighed 186 pounds. "Everybody at school would call me names. They would call me fatty, they would call me fat head,” Breanna was quoted as saying. “Her pediatrician always said that she'd grow into her body and then, after a while, we went and got other doctors' opinions. We had her tested for everything from thyroid to diabetes – her endocrinology got tested – allergies, and everything came out fine so we knew at that point we had to step things up.” Breanna‘s mother, Heidi Bond of Clovis, California, told “Good Morning America.”  Breanna Bond, before and after losing 66 pounds Credit: WebProNews Breanna‘s parents decided to take matters onto their own hands. According to reports, Heidi Bond designed an exercise routine for her daughter and the entire family. They began to walk the 4-mile trail near their home. Breanna‘s diet limited her fat intake to 20 grams per day and she also used their treadmill for 1 hour and 15 minutes everyday. She also joined a swim team and started playing basketball. In less than a year, Breanna lost a total of 66 pounds. “She is an inspiration to the world and all children who are having weight issues across America, that you can do it with a pair of tennis shoes and motivation,” Heidi Bond was quoted as saying in the reports. |
| Beyoncé $50 Million Deal: Beyoncé Signs $50 Million Deal With Pepsi Posted: 10 Dec 2012 01:16 PM PST  Beyonce’s Limited Edition Pepsi Can Image Credit: NYTimes A multi-year promotional partnership between Pepsi and Beyoncé, estimated to be worth $50 million has been signed after the R&B singer worked with Pepsi for about 10 years, international news sites reported on Monday, December 10, 2012. According to reports, the multi-million dollar deal includes Beyoncé to be featured in print and in-store ads and her face to be printed on limited-edition Pepsi cans. A new Pepsi commercial featuring her will also be made as part of Pepsi‘s “Live For Now” campaign. “Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve,” Beyoncé reportedly said in a statement. "As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity.” According to New York Times, the bulk of Beyoncé’s $50 million deal is “for media placements and promotions around the world and the remainder split roughly equally between Beyoncé's fee and what Pepsi calls a creative content development fund.” |
| Jackson Fined For Tweet: Stephen Jackson Got $25K Fine For Tweet Against Serge Ibaka Posted: 10 Dec 2012 07:32 AM PST San Antonio Spurs‘ Stephen Jackson got a hefty $25,000 fine by the NBA on Sunday, December 9, 2012 after tweeting a “hostile statement” against Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Serge Ibaka, international sports news sites reported that day.  Stephen Jackson Image Credit: ESPN According to reports, Jackson was fined for his tweet after he defended Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers on Twitter when World Peace got tangled up with Ibaka during a game on Friday in which both players earned a technical foul. “Somebody tel serg Abaka. He aint bout dis life. Next time he run up on me im goin in his mouth. That’s a promise. He doin 2 much,” Jackson reportedly tweeted. The tweet has since been deleted and Jackson apologized to Ibaka. “I apologize to Serge Ibaka, the NBA, and to all my fans for the comments I made. It was unprofessional and childish. I’m not a thug just a man who speaks his mind. It was not appropriate. I do apologize. Only a man can admit when he’s wrong,” Jackson tweeted. Meanwhile, his team, San Antonio Spurs reportedly said that Jackson‘s public comments are “absolutely unacceptable, cannot be tolerated and do not reflect the standards held” by them. Reports said that it is not clear yet if Jackson will also be fined for his tweet by his team. |
| Apple Maps stranding people in Australian desert, leads motorists to wrong direction of Mildura Posted: 10 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST Apple Maps is reportedly stranding people in a hot desert in Australia, with local authorities now warning motorists to be extra careful when using the Apple‘s iOS 6 mapping system, revealing that there were incidents of some people who have been directed to the wrong location.  Apple Maps showing Mildura in Australia (purple pin, actual location; pink pin marked as location) Image Credit: Sharon Darcy/Victoria Police According to a report by Victoria Police on its official website today, Monday, December 10, 2012, a number of motorists were stranded in the middle of the Murray Sunset National Park in recent weeks. They were supposed to go to Mildura, which is around 70 kilometers (almost 43.5 miles) away from that park. As noted in the report, Mildura Police earlier confirmed that Apple Maps is listing the direction of the said park on their iPhones, if Mildura, a regional city in northwestern Victoria, is being searched. Some of the motorists they have located were stranded for up to 24 hours without food or water. “Police are extremely concerned as there is no water supply within the Park and temperatures can reach as high as 46 degrees, making this a potentially life threatening issue.” A statement reads at VicPoliceNews.com.au, adding that those people have walked very far just to get a good phone signal. Victoria Police added that they have already informed Apple on the said problem using Apple Maps, hoping that the same situation will never happen again. Apple CEO Tim Cook or any company representative has not issued any formal statement on this issue, as of this writing. Apple released the iOS 6 last September 16, which has new features including the upgraded Apple Maps. However, a lot of of users complained on some problems such as lacking of public transit directions and misplaced landmarks. Cook later apologized and recommended other maps such as from Bing, Nokia, and Google. “With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.” Tim Cook wrote on his apology letter that time, which was posted at Apple.com. |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2012 03:49 AM PST 2Day FM radio personalities Mel Greig and Michael Christian spoke publicly for the first time after the reported death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who received the prank call from the two Australian DJs and transferred it to Kate Middleton‘s room, which was received by one of her nurses.  Australian DJs Michael Christian and Mel Greig, during the Australian TV Channel 9 interview Image Credit: YouTube screen grab Greig and Christian granted an exclusively interview to Tracy Grimshaw on Australian TV Channel 9‘s ‘A Current Affair‘ in a pre-recorded video, which was shown this Monday, December 10, 2012. The two DJs talked on how the idea of the King Edward VII Hospital prank call started and apologized for the result. Last Tuesday, December 4, Mel Greig impersonated Queen Elizabeth and Michael Christian imitated Prince Charles and had a successful call to the said hospital. Nurse Jacintha Saldanha received the prank call since there was no receptionist on duty that time, and the conversation with Kate‘s nurse was aired on radio. On Thursday, Saldanha 46, who was been working at King Edward VII Hospital for four years as a nurse, was found dead near the hospital at around 9:30 a.m. (London time). The cause of death has not been announced as of this writing, but is being speculated to be an apparent suicide. “Prank calls have been around for years. We’ve done many a prank call before. It’s the same thing, you prank someone, you record it, and then it goes to the other departments to work out what they want to do with it. It’s been done for years. It was routine for us. There wasn’t anything different.” Greig said in the interview. “I don’t think anyone could have foreseen where this would go. No-one could have predicted this at all. It’s just really tragic. It was the worst phone call I have ever had in my life.” Mel Greig said, when Grimshaw asked her feelings after learning that Saldanha, who is from India, is a mother of two. “Shattered, gutted, heartbroken and obviously, you know, our deepest sympathies are with the families and the friends of all those affected. And you know, Mel and myself are incredibly sorry for this situation and what’s happened and we hope they’re doing okay and they’re getting the love and support they need right now. Personally I’m gutted.” Christian said. “Prank calls are made every day on every radio station in every country around the world. They have been for a long time. No-one could have foreseen no-one could have imagines this would happen. We just hope that her family and friends are as good as they can be and they’re getting the love and support they deserve and naturally we’re shattered. We’re people, too.” Christian added. Related Post: Kate’s hospital pranked by Australian radio DJs, pretended as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles (Listen) Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian, speaking for the first time, after the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha has been reported Video Credit: hi5ViralNews/YouTube/Current Affair channel 9 |
| Kate Middleton morning sickness forces Prince William to stay at Kensington Palace Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:56 PM PST Kate Middleton had a morning sickness again that reportedly forced Prince William to cancel his appearance at the British Military Tournament on Sunday, December 9, 2012.  Prince William and Kate Middleton Image Credit: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge checked out of King Edward VII hospital on Thursday after being treated for acute morning sickness last December 6. E! News reported that the 30-year-old Duchess was not sent back to the hospital and just stayed to recover at Kensington Palace. Last Saturday, Prince William made a comment about his wife’s condition. The Duke of Cambridge jokingly said that he “don’t know why they call it morning sickness—they should call it all day and all night sickness. It’s a long old process but she is getting there. She feels like it is going to go on forever.” Below is a statement issued by the Palace related to Kate Middleton‘s morning sickness.
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| 40-Year Record Broken: Lionel Messi Breaks 40-Year Record For Most Goals In A Year Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:20 PM PST Lionel Messi has broken a 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring his 86th goal, international sports news sites reported on Sunday, December 9, 2012.  Lionel Messi Image Credit: SkySports According to reports, the 86th goal was accomplished on their game against Real Betis, where he scored 2-0 by the 25th minute of the Spanish league match. Messi has broken Gerd Mueller‘s 40-year-old record of 85 goals, which was set in 1972. For this year, Messi already has 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 goals for Argentina, having a total of 86 goals. Moreover, Messi has three more games to play, which means that he can still add more to his total goals before this year ends. Messi is a finalist for the FIFA‘s world player of the year award, reports said. |
| Allen Iverson foreclosure: Former NBA MVP tries to save Mansion from foreclosure Posted: 09 Dec 2012 03:40 PM PST  Allen Iverson Image Credit: NBA.com Allen Iverson is reportedly trying to fight the foreclosure of his Atlanta Mansion. The former NBA MVP was able to stop a scheduled auction of his home last December 4, 2012. The 11-time NBA All Star player reportedly bought the mansion in 2010 for about $4.5 million. A Vibe Magazine report said that Iverson filed a lawsuit against the lender, arguing that he never agreed to the terms of the loan. Iverson currently plays in the professional Chinese basketball league where he earns about $60,000 a month. However, he reportedly spends about $350,000 on mortgage payments, paying back creditors and other expenses that include clothes, restaurants and entertainment. The basketball player is also fighting off a divorce with his wife Tawanna. Iverson said that his wife is asking for financial support that she knew he couldn't meet. A report by TMZ said that “Iverson claims his estranged wife — with whom he's going through a nasty divorce — signed for the mortgage in order to screw him … by agreeing to financial terms he couldn't meet. The lawsuit has since put a hold on the foreclosure proceedings … buying Iverson some extra time.” |
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