Facebook Launches Vanity URLs
Before when a user registers for an account on Facebook, whether it be for a Regular Profile or a Fan Page, Facebook automatically assigns a random number to the profile url,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=123456789
but now, it can be changed to a username of your choice like this,
http://www.facebook.com/yourname
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Influenza A(H1N1) cases in the Philippines
Here is a list of confirmed A(H1N1) cases in the country.
- A 10-year- old girl who arrived from the United States on May 18 was confirmed positive on May 21 (Thursday).
- A 50-year-old woman who arrived in the Philippines on May 20 from Chicago, United States was confirmed positive on May 24 (Sunday). More »
Kris Allen wins American Idol Season 8
This season of American Idol has been all about Adam Lambert. He has been consistently praised by the judges since day 1.
But for this season, Kris Allen is leading in the votes according to DialIdol’s charts. From American Idol seasons 4 to 7, DialIdol has accurately predicted all winners of the show. But the results are still too close to call.
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Ben Southall wins Best Job in the World
The Best Job in the World, which is a six-month contract to become the Island Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, has now been taken by Ben Southall. The main duty is to report back to Tourism Queensland (and the world) and let everyone know what’s taking place on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. That includes writing a blog (weekly), capturing videos and taking pictures for the island. Salary for the Best Job in the World is $111,000. More »
Fight MyBrute!
After the successful fight of Manny Pacquiao, let’s take a break and play MyBrute. Let’s settle our differences in the arena!
MyBrute is an online RPG flash game where you create your own brute to fight other people’s brutes in the arena. And what’s exciting about this game, is that you have no control over your stats, weapons, and how the brutes fight. You just have to find the right brute to fight to help you get your way to the top.
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Swine flu outbreak 2009
The 2009 swine flu outbreak, commonly known as Swine flu is different from the original Swine flu. Swine flu or Swine influenza refers to influenza caused by any strain of the influenza virus endemic in pigs (swine). These strains rarely are able to pass from human to human. More »
Arroyo declares Eid’l Adha as a national holiday
President Arroyo has declared Nov. 27 and 28 as non-working holidays in celebration of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Arroyo consulted with the business and labor sectors and the Saudi Arabian embassy before declaring Eid’l Adha as holiday. More »
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Get Back Up Stronger
This is the video of Nick Vujicic, who loves golfing, fishing and swimming. He was able to accomplish everything he wants and he is happy. Must watch this, it can empower you.
“Flying Car” Terrafugia Transition Takes Off
The Terrafugia Transition® achieved its first flight in secrecy, at 7:40 a.m at Plattsburgh International Airport last March 5th, 2009. But the “first flight” was only revealed at a press conference in Boston Museum of Science last March 18, 2009.
More popularly known as the “flying car”, the Transition® is a roadable aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road. The first Transition flight lasted only 37 seconds and covered about 3,000 feet and was piloted by Phil Meteer, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. More »
Vote Earth on Earth Hour 2009
It’s about Earth vs Global Warming.
Earth Hour aims 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. - Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming.
VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for everyone to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.
VOTE EARTH and join the world for Earth Hour 2009. More »
