Charlottetown Islanders associate captain Lane Hinkley remembers looking up during a game in front of his hometown crowd in Sydney, N.S., a few years ago and seeing a boy with a No. 77 jersey and the name Hinkley on the back. The boy had a big smile on his face, …
Read More »Myths, folklore take center stage at 2023 Opulence Halloween Ball
From left: Chie Filomeno, Vice Ganda, James Reid and Solenn Heussaff at the 2023 Opulence Halloween Ball held in Marquis Events Place in Taguig on October 31, 2023. (Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) MANILA, Philippines — The Opulence Halloween Ball made a grand return four years after its inception, as celebrity …
Read More »Gazz Angels, Cargo Movers face off in key duel
MANILA, Philippines: Petro Gazz stakes its unbeaten slate in pursuit of another lead share, facing its most challenging test thus far against a team on a rebound from an opening game slip as the PVL on Tour makes its fourth stop in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the …
Read More »Texas on brink of World Series after Arizona rout
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Texas Rangers unleashed an early barrage in an 11-7 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Oct. 31, to move within one victory of a first ever World Series. Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers hits a home run in the second inning against the …
Read More »Big Bang’s G-Dragon denies using illegal drugs
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon denied allegations that he had used illegal drugs amid the investigation by the police. The Incheon Police Agency booked G-Dragon without detention for drug charges on Oct. 25 and is being investigated. Big Bang’s G-Dragon (Instagram) “Because it is an ongoing investigation, we cannot reveal specific …
Read More »Vintage silver, rare artwork at Segundo Auction this November
This iconic event promises to infuse a modern yet classic holiday spirit into the hearts of art and antique enthusiasts. (Casa de Memoria via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Casa de Memoria announced that the eagerly awaited Segundo Auction is set to take place on November 18 at the Palacio de …
Read More »Apple targeting designers, musicians with revamped Mac lineup and new chips
Apple has introduced new MacBook Pro and iMac computers and three new chips to power them, with the company saying it had redesigned its graphics processing units. Company introduces new MacBook Pro, iMac computers with new chips. Apple has introduced new MacBook Pro and iMac computers and three new chips …
Read More »No vaccine appointments available until December? You can either wait, or take a road trip
When Meg Cleavely received a notification from provincial health services that it was time to book her fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines, she tried to set up an appointment right away. “I’m a teacher in an elementary school, so things can spread pretty quickly in that environment,” the Prince George, …
Read More »Silkworms, crickets pleased palates at Mango Tree’s Chiang Mai menu launch
Silkworms (top, left) and crickets (bottom, left) served at the menu launch; Mango Tree’s new Chiang Mai selection (Photo release) MANILA, Philippines — “Hakuna Matata” One couldn’t help but hum a song from Disney’s “The Lion King” upon seeing the silkworms and crickets that were recently served with the new …
Read More »7 freaky medical disorders that hardly seem real
The human body has always been a source of fascination, and despite incredible advances in science and medicine, there are still a number of bizarre medical disorders that sound like they’ve been plucked from the darkest corners of a horror movie. From mind-altering conditions to eerie physical transformations, Makati Medical …
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