Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Anderson Cooper: "The fact is, I'm Gay, always have been, always will be"
CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper has, at long last, publicly said he is gay. Cooper made the announcement in an email to writer Andrew Sullivan.
"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," he wrote.
Cooper's sexuality has long been the subject of ample media speculation, but he has never publicly confirmed it.
“I just don’t talk about my personal life," he told New York magazine in 2005. "...The whole thing about being a reporter is that you’re supposed to be an observer and to be able to adapt with any group you’re in, and I don’t want to do anything that threatens that.”
On Monday, though, Cooper reversed course: "I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist."
"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," he wrote.
Cooper's sexuality has long been the subject of ample media speculation, but he has never publicly confirmed it.
“I just don’t talk about my personal life," he told New York magazine in 2005. "...The whole thing about being a reporter is that you’re supposed to be an observer and to be able to adapt with any group you’re in, and I don’t want to do anything that threatens that.”
On Monday, though, Cooper reversed course: "I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist."
Saturday, June 30, 2012
I was named as a Versatile Blogger?!
I was named as a Versatile Blogger? Weehhh?? Haha. Kidding aside, Lawrence of 'Color and Gray Blog' awarded me my first blog award, the Versatile Blogger Award. Nice! :) Someone has already notice me as a good blogger and not just, you know, a blogger wanna be. So to Lawrence, Thank you! This award might not be as big as GlobeTatt Awards or Nuffnang Blog Awards but it is more precious than those awards because it came from a blogger also. So, Again Thank You! :)
So, what is Versatile Blogger Award? It is an award given by a blogger to a blogger who shows versatility on his/her blog. This award has three rules that a nominee has to follow. Here are the rules:
1. Thank the blogger who gave you this award. Don’t forget to link his/her blog.
2. Post seven random things about you.
3. Give the award to 15 other bloggers you love and let them know you gave them this award.
7 Random things About Me:
1. I own more than 5 blogs on Blogger.
2. I love eating, sleeping, - doing lazy things.
3. I'am 19 Forever
4. I can't sleep with only 2 pillows, it must be 3 always.
5. I hate the green-laser lights on bars and clubs.
6. I'am Frugal. :D
7. I smell first a pastry/ bread before I eat it. #PihikanMuch
1. I own more than 5 blogs on Blogger.
2. I love eating, sleeping, - doing lazy things.
3. I'am 19 Forever
4. I can't sleep with only 2 pillows, it must be 3 always.
5. I hate the green-laser lights on bars and clubs.
6. I'am Frugal. :D
7. I smell first a pastry/ bread before I eat it. #PihikanMuch
Friday, June 29, 2012
'2012 NBA Draft' Results: Kentucky's Anthony Davis is Picked No.1
The 2012 NBA Draft take place on Thursday, June 28, 2012 (US TIME) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The New Orleans Hornets select first after winning the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery on Wednesday, May 30.
The New Orleans Hornets picked Kentucky Power-Forward Anthony Davis and Duke Shooting Guard Austin Rivers in the Top 10 of the 2012 NBA Draft. With their picks, the combination of a defensive-minded interior presence and an outside shooting threat with a smooth handle, Hornets team is expected to play well in the Western Conference in 2012 - 2013 and into the crowded playoff race.
Like the New Orleans Hornets, the Portland Trail Blazers had two picks in the lottery in 2012 and certainly made the most of them. Portland drafted Weber State scoring point guard Damian Lillard No. 6 overall to help their point guard situation, and then acquired Illinois big man Meyers Leonard at No. 11 to pair seven-foot potential alongside All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge.
The combo of Leonard and Aldridge in the post should help the Trail Blazers challenge in the West next season. Portland now has one of the more intimidating front courts in basketball and is built to succeed long-term with young prospects filling the paint.
Here's the Complete Names of Player included in the 2012 NBA Draft:
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sam Pinto is 2012 FHM Sexiest Woman in the World
Still the Sexiest Woman in land is no other than Sam Pinto. She was declared as FHM Sexiest Woman in the World for 2012. This is the second year in a row that Sam Pinto topped the yearly poll conducted by FHM Magazine.
According to FHM's website, Sam Pinto's strongest rival for the title is Angel Locsin. The Kapuso star finished the poll with 1,249,189 votes while the Kapamilya actress recieved 1,131,505 votes.
Here are the Top 10 “Sexiest Women” for 2012 according to FHM Philippines:
1. Sam Pinto (GMA7) – 1,249,189 votes
2. Angel Locsin (ABS-CBN) – 1,131,505 votes
3. Solenn Heussaff (GMA7)
4. Cristine Reyes (ABS-CBN)
5. Marian Rivera (GMA7)
6. Ellen Adarna (GMA7)
7. Jackie Rice (GMA7)
8. Bela Padilla (GMA7)
9. Jennylyn Mercado (GMA7)
10. Lovi Poe (GMA7)
Anyways, What is your opinion about Sam Pinto winning the poll? She deserves it or not?
ABS-CBN Executives Received Higher Compensation Than GMA-7 Execs
They may dispute each other's rankings, but when it comes to
executive compensation, ABS-CBN is definitely way, way ahead of
competing GMA Network.
ABS-CBN reported Thursday that it paid chief executive and child of owner Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III and its four highest officers nearly P233.4 million last year, which works out to an average of P46.6 million each.
Lopez's charmed circle includes President Ma. Rosario Santos-Concio, Roldeo Theodore Endrinal, Rolando Valdueza and Ma. Socorro Vidanes.
In contrast, GMA chairman and chief executive Felipe Gozon paid
himself and his co-owner, president Gilberto Duavit Jr. as well as
Felipe Yalong, Marissa Flores and Wilma Galvante a little over P134
million, or about P23.36 million each.
The combined compensation still includes the last paycheck of broadcaster Miguel Enriquez, who retired from GMA in September 2011 as senior vice president for radio operations.
The combined compensation still includes the last paycheck of broadcaster Miguel Enriquez, who retired from GMA in September 2011 as senior vice president for radio operations.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
World's Biggest McDonald's Store Built For 2012 London Olympics
Daily Mail Online UK - When the Olympic Games begin in London next month, the capital will play
host to the fittest, fastest and strongest athletes in the world.
But it will also be home to a rather different superlative – the
biggest McDonald’s on the planet, right in the middle of the Olympic
park.
So while the competitors stretch themselves to their very limits, hungry spectators will gorge on tens of thousands of burgers and portions of fries.
The vast two-storey restaurant will serve up to 1,200 customers an hour and sell £3million of fast food during the Games.
At 3,000 sq ft the building, next to the Olympic Stadium, is bigger than the current largest McDonald’s, in Moscow.
The Russian restaurant will regain its title on September 9, however, when the London branch is bulldozed after the Paralympics closing ceremony.
Yesterday McDonald’s gave the media a preview of its flagship store, which includes 20 till points and 1,500 seats.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
11 Pinoy Olympians to compete in 2012 London Olympics
In only span of 1 month, the most-known sports competition in the world,
the 2012 London Olympics will start. London, United Kingdom will be the
host for this year Summer Olympics.
And this competition will be graced by different athletes and delegates
from different country around the world including The Philippines. This
year, 11 Pinoy Athletes will fly to London to compete for 2012 London
Olympics and hopefully, they could bring home the first Olympic Gold
Medal of the Philippines.
Here are the 11 Pinoy Olympians for 2012 London Olympics:
Jasmine Alkhaldi, 19 years old from Paranaque City will compete in Swimming at 100 M Freestyle Category. Her Achievements are: (A) Gold Medalist in 2011 SOUTHEAST ASIAN AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS 3 (B) BEST TIME IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (3) Bronze Medalist - 2010 SINGAPORE NATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2.
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Also in Swimming at 200 M Freestyle Category is Jessie Khing Lacuna. He
is 18 years old from Bulacan. His Achievements are: (A) 6 GOLD MEDALS IN
THE 2ND PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES (B) BEST TIME IN THE 2011 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
In Athletics, Marestella Torres, 32 years old from Negros Oriental will
compete in Long Jump Women Category. Her Achievements are: (A) 4-TIME
SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES LONG JUMP DEFENDING CHAMPION (B) 2009 ASIAN
ATHLETICS LONG JUMP CHAMPION (C) COMPETED IN THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC
GAMES.
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