Fendi releases video for L’Acquarossa fragrance
(Relaxnews) - Fendi has released a video celebrating its latest fragrance. The forty-second-long film shows off the vibrant red, gold and black of the bottle, a flask Fendi is calling “a precious, luxurious and one-of-a-kind object.” The film also uses petals to represent the floral heart of the juice which contains red-and-gold lantana flowers, rose, orange blossoms and magnolia. […]
Fall harvest comes to JFK Airport in pop-up farmer’s market
(Relaxnews) – After San Francisco, and Chicago, New York’s JFK Airport is the latest hub to host a farmer’s market in an effort to tout locally grown products. At the end of the month, low-cost airline JetBlue plans to set up a pop-up market that will feature farm-fresh produce from the fall harvest like pumpkins, […]
Saoirse Ronan and Kit Harington in the running for ‘Fantastic Four’
(Relaxnews) – The cast of the “Fantastic Four” reboot is beginning to take shape as Fox gears up to audition a number of young stars. Variety reports that British actors Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones”) and Jack O’Connell are among producers’ top picks for the role of Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic. The two will […]
McCartney performs flash Times Square concert
(NEW YORK CITY-AFP) – Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed a flash concert in New York’s Times Square Thursday, sparking a Twitter frenzy by announcing the free gig at an hour’s notice. “Wow! Really excited to be playing New York Times Square at 1pm this afternoon!” he wrote to his 1.6 million followers in a message […]
The 2014 most endangered sites and landmarks in the world: report
(Relaxnews) – An international heritage group has placed 67 sites, monuments and landmarks on its 2014 World Monuments Watch list this year — a list that includes the cultural heritage of the entire country of Syria. According to the World Monuments Fund’s latest report released this week, conflict and escalating violence in war-torn Syria are […]
Kuala Lumpur & Manila 6 nights + air via Philippine Airlines From $1,699
Malaysia and Philippines – Rich heritage & tropical paradise Experience Malaysia and the Philippines in a six-day trip to each country’s iconic scenery and natural wonders. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, enjoy a tour that includes the National Monument, Independence Square (the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur surrounded by impressive historical buildings), and a drive around […]
Comfort Foods Bring the Whole Family Together
(Family Features) Few dishes have a way of pleasing taste buds and gathering the family together like comfort foods. It’s always best to have a repertoire of these classic, tried-and-true recipes on hand. Whether you prefer a creamy plate of macaroni and cheese or a steamy bowl of chicken noodle soup, nothing warms the senses […]
Best hangover remedy? Scientists say Sprite
(Relaxnews) – If you’re searching for the magical elixir to cure a hangover, Chinese researchers may have found it. The solution: lemon-lime flavored soda Sprite. But if you prefer to skip the sweet stuff, soda water is a good alternative, findings showed. Some of the adverse effects of alcohol are thought to be caused not […]
Call in sick or head to work? Depends on where you live: study
(Relaxnews) – If you have a full-fledged illness, a family emergency, or just need a day under the duvet, whether or not you call in sick or schlep into the office largely depends on the country you inhabit, a new Canadian study finds. Findings showed that views on absenteeism, whether seen as a legitimate reason […]
iPhones don’t make you happy, but people can: study
(Relaxnews) – iPhones and other gadgets can be useful, but they don’t make us happy — but people and human relationships do, at least according to a new Swedish study. A team of researchers from the University of Gothenburg scoured Swedish news articles looking for words that appeared with the word happiness. After analyzing more […]
HP launches $279 Chromebook
(Relaxnews) – In addition to the recently introduced Chromebook14, HP has presented the Chromebook11, an 11.6-inch notebook running the Chrome OS. The device is now available in the US and will be offered in other markets over the coming months. Compact and light, weighing in at 1kg, the Chromebook11 boasts a 10-second start-up time and […]
World’s first curved smartphone hits South Korea market
(SEOUL-AFP) – Samsung launched the world’s first smartphone with a curved display screen on Thursday, as the electronics giant seeks to maintain its lead in the increasingly saturated market. Galaxy Round — a 5.7-inch concave handset that fits the curve of a user’s palm — has hit stores in South Korea but Samsung did not […]
CGames: Hoy launches Commonwealth baton ceremony
(LONDON-AFP) – Scottish cycling star Chris Hoy carried the Commonwealth Games baton to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for the start of a relay that will culminate with the opening ceremony of next year’s edition in Glasgow. The now-retired rider, who won six Olympic gold medals and a host of world and Commonwealth titles, found himself […]
Undocumented immigrants can now drive legally
Brown signs bill allowing license to millions in California LOS ANGELES – Joining immigrant rights, community, faith, law enforcement and local elected leaders in Los Angeles and Fresno, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed AB 60, extending the legal right to drive on the state’s roadways to millions more Californians. “When a million people […]
Vina thrilled to be part of ‘Maria Mercedes’
Actress-singer Vina Morales will be part of ABS-CBN’s remake of “Maria Mercedes.” “Actually I started taping ‘Maria Mercedes’ already and taping ulit kasi magsisimula na kami October. So malapit na talaga,” Morales said in a recent interview. “Maria Mercedes” stars actress Jessy Mendiola in the title role and is directed by Chito S. Roño, whom […]
Aquino showcases PHL as alternative investment site at APEC
BALI, Indonesia (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III pitched the Philippines as the best alternative investment site to chief executive officers and ranking business officials attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC) dialogue being held here in line with the APACon Monday. In an interview, Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office […]
Journey at Pechanga Golf Course Celebrates Five Years and Record Number of Golfers Teeing Off
TEMECULA, Calif. – (Oct. 7, 2013) – Opened in the midst of the worst recession in decades, Journey at Pechanga has traveled a journey of its own as a golf course. Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and marking a record number of tee times logged so far for its entire five years, Journey at […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Round – world’s first curved display smartphone
(Relaxnews) – The South Korean electronics giant has officially announced the Galaxy Round, touting it as the world’s first curved display smartphone. The device, featuring a convex 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with HD resolution (1080p), will be launched in South Korea on October 10. The main advantage of the phone’s curved design is what Samsung […]
UP Alpha Phi Omega Reunion in Monrovia
The Eta Chapter, University of the Philippines Diliman, of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and Sorority will hold its 11th Biennial Reunion in Monrovia, CA on October 11-13. Reunion activities will include golf, tour of the town, a welcome fellowship and the Reunion Dinner and Dance on Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott. The election […]
The recipe for a happy marriage could be in your genes
(Relaxnews) – Enjoying marital bliss? If so, you can thank your DNA, at least according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley. Researchers have found a gene involved in the regulation of serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships. “An enduring mystery is, what makes one spouse so attuned […]
