Batangas Today: “Real Snake on a Plane: Egyptian Cobra Forces Emergency Landing” plus 9 more |
- Real Snake on a Plane: Egyptian Cobra Forces Emergency Landing
- Amazon Kindle Free Time Unlimited for Kids promo announced, for as low as $2.99 a month
- Citigroup jobs cut announced, over 11,000 employees affected, expects $1.1 billion annual savings
- Earliest dinosaur found in Tanzania, as small as Labrador retriever, new research study suggests
- World’s oldest person dies, Besse Cooper passes away at the age of 116
- Anne Hathaway’s shame comment over weight loss revealed on Glamour magazine interview
- Jay-Z rides subway train to concert, talks to old lady who does not know he is famous (Video)
- PAGASA Bagyong Pablo Weather Update: Typhoon Pablo Slowed Down, Now Over Northern Palawan
- 787 Diverted Mid-flight To New Orleans Due To Mechanical Problem
- Bart Starr collapses on stage, Hall of Fame QB faints after delivering his speech in Wisconsin
| Real Snake on a Plane: Egyptian Cobra Forces Emergency Landing Posted: 05 Dec 2012 03:02 PM PST  Real snake on a plane: Egyptian Cobra Image Credit: Top10HM A real snake on a plane bit a Jordanian passenger of an Egypt Air Flight from Cairo to Kuwait on Monday, December 6, 2012, according to a news report by The Jordan Times. The 48-year-old Akram Abdul Latif reportedly hide the Egyptian cobra in his carry-on bag. Reports say that the passenger, who owns a reptile shop in Kuwait, tried to smuggle the real snake, but was unable to control it after it bit his hand. When the snake started to crawl under the passenger seats, the pilot reportedly decided to make an emergency landing in the Egyptian resort town of Al Ghardaqa on the Red Sea. The plane was reportedly carrying 90 passengers. According to an Egypt Air official, doctors tried to hold the passenger for 24 hours but he reportedly refused treatment and reiterates that his wound was only superficial. The Egypt Air official said that Latif “was bitten in his hand and after we administered first aid he insisted on taking the snake with him to Kuwait.” However, authorities confiscated the Egyptian cobra and the plane resumed its flight to Kuwait later. Experts say that the deadly venom of an Egyptian cobra, commonly found across North Africa, can kill an individual in just 15 minutes. |
| Amazon Kindle Free Time Unlimited for Kids promo announced, for as low as $2.99 a month Posted: 05 Dec 2012 09:03 AM PST Amazon announced its Kindle Free Time Unlimited for Kids  Amazon Kindle Free Time Unlimited ad Image Credit: Amazon.com According to Amazon on its official press site that day, this Free Time Unlimited promo for kids with ages 3-8 will be available on the all-new Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, and Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ as part of a free, over-the-air software update, which will be automatically delivered in the coming weeks. As noted in the announcement, Amazon Prime members can sign up for the Free Time Unlimited for a $4.99 monthly per child or $9.99 a month for the whole family, which the TV shows available include from Disney, Nickelodeon, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, PBS, Sesame Workshop, and more. “As a parent it’s hard to predict what my daughter is going to enjoy, or which movie she’s going to watch 50 times in a row—so I buy a range of content and hope for the best—but I get it wrong frequently,” Peter Larsen, Vice President, Amazon Kindle, was quoted in the press release. “Free Time Unlimited gives kids the freedom to explore age-appropriate content on their own and pick for themselves what they want to watch, play, or read next.” Larsen added, with the new Kindle feature also offering parents new tools like Time Limits, which helps parents manage the screen time of their kids. Among the noted favorite TV shows for kids that are included in the Free Time Unlimited are Sesame Street, Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Diego, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Backyardigans, Rugrats, Arthur, Reading Rainbow, Caillou, and Garfield. Amazon noted that they are working with Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization that provides independent ratings of books, movies, television, apps, games, websites, and music; and a lot of them included in Kindle Free Time Unlimited, which can be learned more by visiting www.amazon.com/freetimeunlimited |
| Citigroup jobs cut announced, over 11,000 employees affected, expects $1.1 billion annual savings Posted: 05 Dec 2012 07:53 AM PST Citigroup, an American multinational financial services corporation with headquarters located in Manhattan, New York City, New York, announced today, Wednesday, December 05, 2012 its plan to cut jobs that will affect over 11,000 employees, and expects an annual savings of more than $1.1 billion beginning 2014.  Citigroup logo Image Credit: Citigroup.com According to a press release by Citigroup on its official website this Wednesday, a series of repositioning actions will be made by the company that is being expected to lessen their expenses, without compromising their services to customers, particularly in the emerging markets. As noted in the announcement, approximately 1,900 jobs will be eliminated from the Institutional Clients Group (ICG), around 6,200 jobs cut will be coming from the Global Consumer Banking (GCB), and the rest will be from the Operations & Technology functions that support the business. “These actions are logical next steps in Citi‘s transformation. While we are committed to – and our strategy continues to leverage – our unparalleled global network and footprint, we have identified areas and products where our scale does not provide for meaningful returns.” Citigroup CEO Michael L. Corbat was quoted in the report. “And we will further increase our operating efficiency by reducing excess capacity and expenses, whether they center on technology, real estate or simplifying our operations.” Corbat, 52, added, who became the company CEO last October, after Vikram Pandit abruptly resigned from the post. “Citi has come a long way over the past several years. We have been consistently profitable; our capital strength is among the highest in the industry; and we have shed hundreds of billions in assets and businesses that are not core to our strategy.” Corbat explains further. Apparently, Citi said it expects take a pretax charge of around $1 billion for the job cuts in the fourth quarter of 2012 and roughly $100 million of related charges in the first half of 2013, noting that the adjustment may cause $900 million savings in 2013 results and an annual savings of over $1.1 billion starting 2014. Citigroup, which notably has the world’s largest financial services network, servicing 140 countries with around 16,000 global offices, noted that the cost reduction plan may affect markets in Brazil (14 branches), Hong Kong (7), Hungary (4), Korea (15), and the United States (44). |
| Earliest dinosaur found in Tanzania, as small as Labrador retriever, new research study suggests Posted: 05 Dec 2012 06:36 AM PST The so-called earliest dinosaur was believed to have been found, which was said to be about the same size of a Labrador retriever, based on the fossilized bones discovered in Tanzania in the 1930s. Researchers have recently conducted an analysis on the fossils, which are housed in Natural History Museum in London.  “Earliest dinosaur” Nyasasaurus parringtoni (Artist’s impression) Image Credit: Mark Witton/Natural History Museum According to Discovery News on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, this supposed world’s oldest dinosaur is now named Nyasasaurus parringtoni, the combination of Nyasa, a term for lizard, and honoring the name of Rex Parrington, a University of Cambridge paleontologist who first discovered the fossils. As noted in the report, Nyasasaurus, which the findings fully described in the online journal Biology Letters this Wednesday, December 5, has a long neck and lengthy tail, and is being believed to have lived on earth between 240 million and 245 million years ago, about 10 million years before the present oldest dinosaur record holders. “From the few preserved bones, we estimate Nyasasaurus to be about 10 feet long with a long neck. These estimates are based on comparing the bones of Nyasasaurus to those of early dinosaurs and close relatives.” Lead researcher Sterling Nesbitt, a postdoctoral biology researcher at the University of Washington, told the paper. “We can tell from the bone tissues that Nyasasaurus had a lot of bone cells and blood vessels. In living animals, we only see this many bone cells and blood vessels in animals that grow quickly, like some mammals or birds.” Sarah Werning of UC Berkeley, co-author of the study, was quoted as saying. “If the newly named Nyasasaurus parringtoni is not the earliest dinosaur, then it is the closest relative found so far,” Nesbitt told Live Science, with his team of researchers concluding the age of the fossils based on the layer of rock in which it was found and the ages for the layers above and below it. The animal, which likely stood upright, was estimated to have weighed between 45 and 135 pounds (20 to 60 kilograms), measures from 7 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) in length, and 3 feet (1 m) at the hip. The said discovery also suggests that some dinosaurs have started relatively small before some species grew to bigger sizes. |
| World’s oldest person dies, Besse Cooper passes away at the age of 116 Posted: 05 Dec 2012 02:24 AM PST Besse Cooper, the world’s oldest person, dies on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the age of 116. Cooper, who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 116th birthday last August 26, which was marked with a ceremony of a completed bridge in Georgia, USA.  Besse Cooper, and grandson Paul Cooper Image Credit: John Amis/AP File As noted at CNN this Tuesday, Besse Cooper passed away that morning, which was confirmed by her 77-year old son Sidney Cooper, saying that a stylist has just finished fixing her hair when suddenly, she had trouble in breathing, adding that she died peacefully inside her room at around 2 p.m., in Walton County, where she lives. Back in January 2011, Besse Cooper was named as Guinness World Records‘ world’s oldest living person, but lost the title in May 2011 to Maria Gomes Valentim of Brazil, who was born on July 9, 1896. Maria was 48 days older than Besse, who was born on on August 26, 1896. Valentim passed away on June 21, 2011. “I mind my own business, and I don’t eat junk food.” Mrs Cooper once said in an interview, when asked about her secret to long life. Besse Cooper is a former school teacher and married Luther Cooper in 1924. He passed away in 1963, and she did not marry again. Besse Cooper is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A Guinness spokesman reportedly said that Dina Manfredini, of Johnston, Iowa, is now the new world’s oldest person, at the age of 115. |
| Anne Hathaway’s shame comment over weight loss revealed on Glamour magazine interview Posted: 05 Dec 2012 12:02 AM PST Anne Hathaway‘s shame comment over her weight loss was recently revealed in an interview by Glamour magazine, wherein she posed for photo on its cover, as shown in the photo below. The 30-year old Les Miserables star was interviewed at the magazine’s office in Times Square, a day after Hurricane Sandy left.  Anne Hathaway, posing for Glamour magazine Image Credit: Glamour.com s noted at Glamour.com this Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Anne Hathaway talked to Eve Ensler, founder of One Billion Rising, a worldwide movement that aims to end violence against women, and she shared her thoughts of being newly wed, her body, among others, admitting that she lost 25 lbs for her upcoming film. “There’s no magic bullet; there’s no pill that you take that makes everything great and makes you happy all the time. I’m letting go of those expectations, and that’s opening me up to moments of transcendent bliss. But I still feel the stress over ‘Am I thin enough? Am I too thin? Is my body the right shape?’” Anne told Eve. “If I’m honest, yes. There’s an obsessive quality to it that I thought I would’ve grown out of by now. It's an ongoing source of shame for me.” Hathaway added, who earlier decided to have her hair cut short for her role as a single mother in the movie Les Miserables, to be released in the US on December 25, 2012 (Christmas Day). Hathaway, who married actor and jewelry designer Adam Shulman in Big Sur, California last September 29, also talked about her willingness to participate in the One Billion Rising, a one-day event to happen on February 14, 2013, wherein one billion women around the world are being invited to join and dance together for a cause. “A cause like One Billion Rising is something I want to scream about…In One Billion Rising you have activists and thinkers and “celebrities.” But I’m an actress. The celebrity thing just happened.” Hathaway said, with the full interview featured on the January 2013 issue of Glamour magazine, available in news stands this Wednesday, December 12. Related Post: Anne Hathaway wants to have a baby, Les Miserables star reveals future plans on The Hollywood Reporter magazine |
| Jay-Z rides subway train to concert, talks to old lady who does not know he is famous (Video) Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:15 PM PST Rapper Jay-Z rides the subway train on his way to his concert, and met an old lady who admitted that she does not know that he is famous, as shown in the video below, which is part of his 24-minute documentary video ‘Where I’m From,’ which chronicles his recent concert series at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.  Jay-Z, talking to an old lady inside a subway train Image Credit: JayZ/YouTube screen grab Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, who married American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles on April 4, 2008, was shown in the video taking the subway on the way to the last of eight shows at Barclays, along with his entourage, and joined the other train passengers in waiting for the next train to arrive. Apparently, passengers were surprised to see him; with some of them taking photos using their phones and others approached him and shook his hands. When the train arrived, the 43-year old Grammy Award singer went inside the train with his companions. He sat beside an elderly woman, who was sitting alone. “Are you famous?” The old lady asked Jay-Z, after realizing that the crowd’s reaction, with some of them are even screaming with excitement and snapping photos. It was obvious that she does not have an idea who is sitting beside him. “Yes. Not very famous. You don’t know me. I’ll get there someday.” Jay-Z replied with a smile. “My name is Jay, what’s your name?” Jay-Z asks, as the two shook hands. “Ellen. What do you do?” The woman responded. The Reasonable Doubt singer told her about his music career and that he is on his way to Barclays Center for his last of the eight show performances. “I’m proud of you…Oh! You’re Jay-Z! I know about Jay-Z!” Ellen exclaimed, and the two shared a laugh together. The video later showed Jay-Z, who is known for being a very successful entrepreneur, and his entourage leaving the subway, along with snap of videos of his recent shows at Barclays Center. Where I’m From: Jay-Z Barclays Center Documentary (Conversation with old lady starts at 19:30) Video Credit: JayZ/YouTube |
| PAGASA Bagyong Pablo Weather Update: Typhoon Pablo Slowed Down, Now Over Northern Palawan Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:03 PM PST Typhoon Pablo has slowed down and weakened slightly and is now over Northern Palawan, PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin Number 12 issued at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 reported. According to the bulletin, typhoon Pablo‘s center was located at 120 km Northeast of Puerto Princesa City as of 10:00 am. It has maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It moves northwest at 19 kph.  Typhoon Pablo Satellite Image as of 11:30 am December 5, 2012 Credit: PAGASA/DOST PAGASA expects typhoon Pablo to be at 470 km west of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro by Thursday morning and 610 km west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan by Friday morning. Public storm warning signals have been lowered in most of the areas. Below are the remaining areas under public storm warning signals: Signal No. 3 Signal No. 2 Signal No. 1 PAGASA‘s next weather bulletin on Typhoon Pablo will be issued at 5:00 pm. |
| 787 Diverted Mid-flight To New Orleans Due To Mechanical Problem Posted: 04 Dec 2012 08:00 PM PST A new Boeing 787 Dreamliner was diverted mid-flight to New Orleans on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 after a mechanical problem arose, international news sites reported that day.  Boeing 787 Image Credit: Boeing.com According to reports, United Flight 1146 was flying to Newark from Houston when the pilot decided to make an emergency landing to New Orleans. The plane landed safely without incident, with 10 crew members and 174 passengers aboard. Seattle Times reported that the pilot was heard calmly telling the Houston control center on a recording of the air traffic control exchanges saying “we had an electrical malfunction.” The pilot observed “multiple messages” indicating some system errors and decided to divert “out of an abundance of caution,” Seattle Times reported. The exact cause of the incident is not yet clear while United Airlines is still investigating, reports said. According to a person with knowledge to the situation as reported by New York Times, United was examining one of the jet’s generators. The plane reportedly landed in New Orleans at 9:25 am. The passengers were put on a different aircraft to get them to Newark, reports said. |
| Bart Starr collapses on stage, Hall of Fame QB faints after delivering his speech in Wisconsin Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:36 PM PST Legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback (QB) Bart Starr collapses on stage on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, after delivering an inspirational speech in Wisconsin. Starr, 78, who was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981, was reportedly fine shortly after the incident.  Bart Starr in 2011 Image Credit: AP file photo According to Fox Sports Wisconsin that day, Bart Starr was the keynote speaker at the Multifamily Housing and Economic Development Conference, which was held at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, and spoke in front of the crowd for about 45 minutes before he fainted. “He gave a terrific speech about how organizations build success through talented people who form a great team. Kevin Fischer, a spokesman for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), was quoted in the report, noting that Starr started his speech at around 9 a.m. (local time). “But he also talked about his time playing with the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s under Vince Lombardi. At the very end, you could see the appearance was awkward. When he collapsed, there was an audible gasp in the crowd. People came forward to help him.” Fischer added, emphasizing that Starr is now fine. Starr, who wore the #15 jersey when he was a Green Bay Packers quarterback from 1956 to 1971, led the team to multiple NFL championships. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1977. He won the league MVP award in 1966, and became the Packer‘s coach from 1975-83. Meanwhile, Fischer noted that Starr was not brought to the hospital after he collapsed, and that he was conscious and speaking coherently, indicating that he is fine. He and his wife Cherry, left the conference via a private limousine bound for the Dane County Regional Airport, and will fly back home to Alabama. |
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