Half-Filipino & Half-Indian Puneet Prasad declared Mr. South Asia 2014
California, USA: Filled with glitz and glamour, Reena Rai was crowned Miss South Asia 2014 and Puneet Prasad was announced Mr. South Asia 2014. Over 450 people packed the ballroom to see Spirit Of India’s 22nd annual pageant held on March 8 in Milpitas, California. Beauty queen Rima Fakih, the first Muslim-American to win Miss USA […]
World’s monuments turning green for St. Patrick’s Day
(Relaxnews) – Between March 14 and 17, iconic monuments around the world will be bathed in green light in honor of the traditional Irish holiday. New monuments join the worldwide celebration each year. Among the sites that will turn green for St. Patrick’s Day in 2014 are the Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo, Norway and […]
How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the world
(Relaxnews) – Be it a light show at a major landmark or a pint of Guinness, here’s how the Irish diaspora — and revelers looking for an excuse to don green hats — can fete St. Patrick’s Day this year. In its annual ‘greening’ the world campaign, Tourism Ireland has pulled off an impressive coup […]
Kasia Smutniak new face of Fendi fragrance
(Relaxnews) – Polish-born Italian actress Kasia Smutniak signs on as face of a new Fendi women’s scent. Polish-born Kasia Smutniak is something of a darling of the Italian silver screen. She also has a burgeoning international appeal, having appeared in the 2010 John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers vehicle “From Paris with Love.” Now she’s […]
25 Occupations in Demand as of March 2014
by : Attorney Henry Moyal It was only a few months ago that the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category was announced and listed two hundred occupations in demand in Canada that did not require a job offer to qualify. Unfortunately, that program was restricted to only 250 applicants and it now closed. However, Canada Immigration has just […]
Charice: High-voltage baby set to conquer world’s stages this year
OPRAH WINFREY called her “the most talented girl in the world.” Super producer David Foster (Andre Bocelli, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston) called her his favorite singer. Josh Groban said she possesses one of the most beautiful voices he’s heard in a long time. “When that girl opens her mouth, angels fly out,” gushed “Glee” […]
Thai New Year “Songkran” Festival
Sunday, April 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hollywood Blvd. between Western and Normandie Aves. Los Angeles, CA Free and open to the public. This is a day-long celebration of Thai culture in Thai Town. The event will feature a wide variety of the Thai traditional activities, including Thai kick boxing, stage performances, Thai food […]
US ship headed to Indian Ocean in search of MH370
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2014 (AFP) – The US Navy on Thursday ordered a ship to the Indian Ocean to search for a missing Malaysian airliner amid reports the plane kept “pinging” a satellite after losing radar contact. The focus of search efforts shifted from the South China Sea after the White House said “new information” […]
KFC Canada creates Big Mac knock-off
(Relaxnews) – Look out Big Mac. After Burger King launched a riff on the iconic double-decker burger last year, KFC Canada has launched its own version with a Big Boss sandwich that makes no bones about the fact that it’s inspired by McDonald’s. “Look familiar?” reads the KFC Canada ad. Indeed, it should, as the […]
3D-printed couture: the next stage of design?
(Relaxnews) – Cutting-edge clothing just got sharper, thanks to the creation this week of the Bristle Dress, a fully 3D-printed couture garment. Produced as part of designer Francis Bitonti‘s workshop “New Skins Brumal Bodies: Computational Design for Fashion Winter 2014” in New York, the dress was fabricated using MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop printers. Students at the workshop explored […]
Rooney Mara to play Tiger Lily in Peter Pan origin story
(Relaxnews) – The actress will join Garrett Hedlund and Hugh Jackman in the cast of “Pan,” a feature on the early years of the character created by JM Barrie in 1911. Rooney Mara has landed the role of Tiger Lily, the princess in a native tribe in Neverland, Variety reports. Producers chose the 28-year-old actress, […]
Ferrari announces first European theme park in Spain
(Relaxnews) – Ferrari has announced its first European theme park for Barcelona’s PortAventura resort, featuring the highest and fastest vertical accelerator on the continent. The €100 million ($139.5 million) ‘Ferrari Land’ project will cover 75,000 square meters and feature a variety of attractions for all ages. The site will also welcome the Italian brand’s first Ferrari-themed hotel, a luxurious […]
Soundwall: the art of wireless speakers
(Relaxnews) – A painting which can blast out your favorite music could be the next big thing in the world of wireless speakers. “Soundwall” is a piece of artwork which streams music from your smartphone, Sonos system or similar devices. The print is simply hung on the wall, plugged into a power outlet and connected […]
‘Superman vs. Batman’ vs. ‘Captain America 3’ in 2016
(Relaxnews) – Marvel and DC are set on a cinematic crash course, with both houses intent on releasing blockbuster comic hero movies on the same day in May 2016. Marvel already had the May 6 date staked out for an unnamed entry in its ongoing filmhouse franchise when Warner Bros. announced its own Superman vs. […]
‘Glass Brain’ shows neurons firing in real time
(Relaxnews) – Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, and Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist at the University of California San Francisco, have developed a way for people to see each thought as it flies through the mind. Entitled “The Glass Brain,” the project was on display at SXSW 2014 and provided attendees the opportunity to see how their […]
Emotional Piolo says he almost gave up on career
Piolo Pascual turned emotional during the thanksgiving party of his movie “Starting Over Again”, admitting he almost gave up on his career. When it was his turn to take the stage to thank the people behind the success of the Star Cinema movie, Pascual suddenly became teary-eyed, revealing that he thought of quitting showbiz until […]
Arab countries ban ‘Noah’ citing Islamic concerns
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Three Arab countries have banned the biblical epic movie “Noah” because it contradicts Islam, while three more are expected to follow suit, a studio spokesman said Wednesday. Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates told Hollywood giant Paramount last week that the film, starring Russell Crowe, will not be released in their […]
Village Buildah to Hold International Car Raffle Fundraising Event for Charity
Event to give away nearly $40,000 in prizes, including 2014 Mercedes C250 Los Angeles, California – Village Buildah, a nonprofit group dedicated to educating, sheltering, and feeding the underprivileged of the world, is proud to announce its first-ever international Car Raffle Fundraising Event to fund four global charities. Those in the United States and Canada can purchase […]
Animal protein could help elderly maintain higher functioning: study
(Relaxnews) – A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates diets high in animal protein may help the elderly function at higher levels physically, psychologically, and socially. Life expectancy has increased in many countries, with more elderly citizens experiencing ability decline. Research has suggested people’s ability to absorb or process […]
Makati City, Philippines declared selfie capital of the world
(Relaxnews) – According to TIME Magazine, taking a selfie is more popular in Makati City than in any other major city on the planet. The financial center of the Philippines, located in the Greater Manila area, topped the magazine’s ranking of the “Selfiest Cities in the World,” which is based on the city’s population and […]
