Friday, November 18, 2011

18 NOV 2011, FRI: Sports & Ent't

Sports


Ranola crowns self pool queen, keys 4-gold run

Philippine Star - 
PALEMBANG - Iris Ranola stepped out of the shadows of former 8-ball, 9-ball and 10-ball champion Rubilen Amit, while Team Philippines' elderly - a select group of professionals with a penchant for math and logic - pulled off a 1-2 punch in bridge in ...

Phl IX bats for SEAG gold

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine baseball team, a crew that nearly didn't make the 26th Southeast Asian Games due to controversy that hounded its national sports association ...

Ardina takes lone bronze as Zaragosa, Ikeda falter

Philippine Star - 
JAKARTA - Dottie Ardina dodged the bad breaks that hounded her teammates, rallying with an even-par 72 then beating an Indonesian rival in a sudden death for the bronze in ...

Sinag goes for final slot vs Malaysia

Philippine Star - 
JAKARTA - Sinag Pilipinas held a light workout in its break yesterday where the Nationals reiterated their commitment to do what it takes to win the 26th SEA Games men's ...

Visayas favored in Milo Olympics

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Led by champion teams in volleyball and football, Team Visayas sets out to retain its overall title when the third edition of the Milo Little Olympics National Finals gets going today (Friday) at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic ...

Organizers seek parity in PCCL

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Organizers of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) are hoping to bridge the gap between teams from Metro Manila and the provinces with a new format in place.

PBA: Energy eye revenge against Boosters

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - The first time Barako Bull met Petron Blaze last month, coach Junel Baculi said his team was at the `feeling out' stage as players were adjusting to him and his system following his appointment two weeks before the start of the ...

Run United sets a record

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Unilab ActiveHealth's Run United series drew a record number of over 15000 runners in the final leg of the Runrio Trilogy at the SM Mall of Asia grounds last Sunday.

Three-way deal

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
After several days of being floated around, the first midseason trade of the new Philippine Basketball Association year was finally consummated the other day.

Cafe France Bakers finally taste victory

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Cafe France fought back from 18 points down to repulse Cobra Energy Drink, 78-73, Thursday for a breakthrough win in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Far Eastern U Gym.

Live coverage: Presidents Cup day two

The Age - 
The Presidents Cup had a touch of everything on day one at Royal Melbourne. Brilliant sunny Melbourne weather, another close encounter between Tiger Woods and former caddie Steve Williams, large crowds trawling the fairways and a dramatic conclusion to ...

Martin Johnson had all the playing skills, but as England coach he was damned ...

Telegraph.co.uk - 
This time last year, I was privileged to a telling insight into the way Martin Johnson operates. By Jim White I was invited to watch him put a bunch of 14 year-olds through a coaching session at a club in west London.

KELLER: Thursday Notebook - Velasequez's next opponent, Hendo vs. Bisping KO ...

MMATorch - 
-By a sizeable, MMATorch readers want to see Cain Velasquez take on the loser of the Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem fight. It makes sense, as that would either results in a Lesnar vs.

Cricket: India wraps up series with innings victory

New Zealand Herald - 
West Indies captain Darren Sammy is bowled out during fourth day of second cricket test match against India. Photo / AP Pragyan Ojha dismissed Darren Bravo after lunch to trigger a West Indies collapse as India claimed an innings and 15-run victory in ...


Entertainment


Review: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Montreal Gazette - 
By T'Cha Dunlevy, The Gazette November 17, 2011 5:42 PM Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) get married in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, ...

Tourism chief sees online Pinoys as 'game changers'

GMANews.TV - 
Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, a former top advertising executive, may have begun to form the framework of the country's new tourism strategy and a core element of it is the cyberspace influence of Filipinos.

New lawyer demands Justin Bieber DNA test

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - 
An attorney representing the woman who accused Justin Bieber of fathering her baby is pursuing a DNA test, even though his client has withdrawn her paternity suit.

YouTube sensation

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
ADD 14-YEAR-OLD pop singer and pianist Greyson Chance to the growing number of performers who have found fame (and lucrative recording deals) courtesy of the video sharing Web site YouTube.

'Titanic 3D': James Cameron introduces trailer for his '97 epic [video]

Los Angeles Times - 
In an era when film trailers debut before many eyeballs on cellphone screens, how do you market a movie whose story is well known and whose chief selling point is the big screen, 3-D experience?

Tourism underworld

Inquirer.net - 
Fireworks in Puerto Princesa City greeted recently the news that the Palawan Underground River had been named among the world's new seven wonders of nature.

Bradley Cooper named People's 'Sexiest man alive 2011”

Washington Post - 
Bradley Cooper joined the ranks of George Clooney and Brad Pitt this week, receiving the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” from People magazine.

Ricky Gervais hosting Golden Globes again to 'shut critics up'

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - 
Funnyman Ricky Gervais agreed to host the 2012 Golden Globes to “shut people up” after he was criticized for his jokes at this year's ceremony.

'The Descendants' review: A partly worthwhile trip to Hawaii, if there is such ...

Baltimore Sun - 
George Clooney goes to Hawaii in “The Descendants,” but no one should expect a movie as light and amusing as “George Clooney Goes to Hawaii” would be.

Simon Cowell Joins Twitter, Thousands Follow

MyStateline.com - 
"The X Factor" producer and judge made his Twitter debut Wednesday afternoon after having previously thumbed his nose at the idea of tweeting.

'X Factor' MC Astro Calls Drake's Take Care 'A Classic'

MTV.com - 
'I feel like I'm trying to be a part of that group that brings hip-hop back,' pint-size rapper tells MTV News backstage.

Gay Travel: Curacao Chosen by Frommers as a Top 2012 Travel Destination

Gayapolis - 
Curacao was chosen by Frommer's editors, authors, and experts from around the world as a 'Top Destination 2012,' one of 10 destinations selected, and the only Caribbean island to make the list.
48 hours in Curacao

The Galleon: A Few Simple Tips For Black Friday Shopping

my.hsj.org - 
We can feel it coming already, the holiday seasons! If you're like me you cannot believe we are already about to go on Thanksgiving Break!

Will The X Factor's Only Remaining Group Survive?

People Magazine - 
"We're not only fighting to keep ourselves in the competition but to keep Paula Abdul in the competition as well," Cari Fletcher told PEOPLE after their Wednesday performance on the Fox show.

Kim gushed about Kris days before split

Hindustan Times - 
Every couple doesn't live 'happily ever after.' Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from new husband Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage.

Jackson death bed withdrawn from auction

AFP - 
LOS ANGELES - The headboard of Michael Jackson's death bed has been withdrawn from an auction of personnel effects, due to family objections, the auctioneer behind the sale said.

Post Script: 30 years later

Middle East North Africa Financial Network - 
In this current era of remakes, TV5 once again tries to buck the trend as it explores the aftermath of one of the most endearing love stories of Philippine cinema.

Kenny Rogers Roasters expands

Inquirer.net - 
Epicurean Partners Exchange Inc., the local franchisee of the Kenny Rogers Roasters brand, will be spending between P120 million and P250 million next year to open eight to 10 restaurants.

Dedication of the Basilicas of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Friday is the memorial of the dedication of two of the most prominent churches in the entire Christendom - the Basilicas of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

The X Factor: Why Marcus Canty Will Win

Wetpaint - 
Now, if only everyone else would have followed his lead. Can you imagine what that would have been like? Now that The X Factor finals are heating up, we've been taking a look at each of the remaining acts to see what about them screams “Winner.

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