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The once rumoured futuristic oceanographic marine vessel that will conquer world’s oceans has completed its industrial design phase and construction is set to commence this October. The brainchild of French architect Jacques Rougerie, the SeaOrbiter – part submarine, part research ship, would also be the world’s first vertical ship to stand at 58 meters. The ship will serve as a scientific, mobile laboratory that aims to study the world’s most abundant habitat, the oceans and will soon sail in 2013. The concept of SeaOrbiter has been discussed for 12 years and Rougerie’s inspirations in designing the vessel are ocean explorer ... Read more

Morgan Freeman, an actor who probably needs no introduction this time, joined the ranks of million dollar donors to fund President Obama’s reelection this November. Recently, Freeman made a donation of $1 million to super PAC (Priorities USA Action), a pro-President Obama political action committee. The actor’s contribution will be reported to the group’s federal disclosures on Friday. “President Obama has done a remarkable job in historically difficult circumstances. I am proud to lend my voice—and support—to those who defend him.” -Morgan Freeman The Democrat-friendly Priorities USA Action so far has raised $20.4 million but is still far behind Restore ... Read more

Samsung Electronics officially announces the first motion-controlled angry birds App for its Smart TVs. Angry Birds is one of the most popular smartphone game apps worldwide with over a billion download. Photo Credit: Samsung Tomorrow Conventionally, Angry Birds is played by touch-drag-release control scheme to fire a slingshot. But with Samsung Smart TV you can do it remotely without touching the TV screen. The game will respond to the gamer’s gestures to set off the slingshot and activate each bird’s unique abilities. Samsung Smart TV will become the first TV to offer the world’s most popular game and set a ... Read more

The Philippines’ oldest and most successful variety show, Eat Bulga, which airs Mondays through Saturdays at noontime is now shown in Indonesia. Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), an Indonesian TV Network, obtained a franchise from TAPE Inc. (Eat Bulaga’s Producer) through a deal last month to produce their own version of the show bearing the same title and format. The Indonesian version will also be filled with entertainment, fun, games, prizes, and inspirations. There will be versions for Pinoy Henyo (“Indonesia Pintar”), Juan For All, All For Juan (“One For All, All For One”), Bulagaan (“Bolagaan”), and Karaoke Stud. Eat Bulaga’s host, ... Read more

The NEDA board approved the Government’s third PPP (Public-Private Partnership) priority project lined up for bidding for this year last May 30, 2012. DPWH received a consent from NEDA Board Chair President Benigno S. Aquino III to hold a bidding of the 13 to 15-billion peso NAIA Expressway project. The proposed NAIA Expressway project involves the maintenance and improvement of the existing NAIA Expressway Phase I road, the construction of Phase II of the NAIA Expressway, the construction of at-grade feeder roads leading to and from the PAGCOR Entertainment City, the operation and maintenance of the completed Phase 1 and ... Read more

The Philippine Entertainment’s comedy king, Dolphy or Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.in real life, passed away at 08:40 tonight at Makati Medical Center where he was confined for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since June 16. He’s about to turn 84 on July 25.

Haki (覇気?, literally means “Ambition”) is an ability of every living being in the world of One Piece. It comes in three varieties: Observation Haki (見聞色の覇気 Kenbunshoku no Haki) allows to sense the presence of other beings and predict their movement (which is also know as Mantra in Skypiea, a sky island kingdom of the series), Armament Haki (武装色の覇気 Busōshoku no Haki) allows one harden one’s body or enhances weaponry capabilities, and the rare Conqueror’s Haki (覇王色の覇気 Haōshoku no Haki) enables one to render beings of weak determination unconscious. Haki” is a power that lies dormant in all the world’s ... Read more

CCP Complex is the home of the Philippines premier venues and theaters like the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Folk Arts Theater, Aliw Theater, the Philippine international Convention Center (PICC), the Coconut Palace, and the 5-star, Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The complex also houses entertainment and recreational centers like Star City and Harbour Square. CCP is joggers favorite The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) The Coconut Palace Sofitel Philippine Plaza The Folk Arts Theater There are different reasons why people keep on coming in CCP complex. Religious activities are held in Folks Arts Theater, word-class plays and musical shows ... Read more

Online shopping is a lot convenient than personal shopping especially for gadgets. Because aside from the internet accessibility to search for the complete specifications, you can instantly browse for peer reviews and feedback. Though you do not have the grasp of the product you wanted to buy which I guess is also essential for decision-making, the savings you got from fare-free shopping and the detailed reviews are enough to compensate it. I have enlisted below some of the trusted online gadget stores. KimStore A GoNegosyo 12 Young Entrepreneurs 2011 awardee, KimStore bears a Multiply’s Trusted Business seal. Kimstores sell variety ... Read more