roses are red...

i was looking for a new banner image for my blog and chance upon this cool .gif

2009 CNN heroes...

brad blauser
http://www.wheelchairsforiraqikids.com/

roy foster
http://www.standown.org/

doc hendley
http://www.winetowater.org/

andrea ivory
http://www.flbreasthealth.com/

betty makoni
http://girlchildnetworkworldwide.org/

philippines' 40 richest...

here are the top 10 richest filipinos:

1. henry sy
2. lucio tan
3. jaime zobel de ayala
4. andrew tan
5. john gokongwei
6. tony tan caktiong
7. eduardo cojuangco jr.
8. enrique razon jr.
9. manuel villar
10. george ty

and the rest of us are poor :(

check out the complete list:
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/86/philippines-billionaires-09_The-Philippines-40-Richest_Rank.html

world's friendliest countries

1. Bahrain
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Thailand
5. Malaysia
6. South Africa
7. Hong Kong
8. Singapore
9. Spain
10. United States

check out the whole story and ranking at:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/30/worlds-friendliest-countries-lifestyle-travel-canada-bahrain-hsbc-chart.html?partner=popstories

mabuhay ka, Efren!!!

hope this would inspire every young Pilipino to help the less fortunate and promote education and literacy...more power to Efren and his commitment to empower the Pilipino youth!!! mabuhay ka Efren!!!

Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony
by lynn elber, ap television writer lynn elber, ap television writer

los angeles – kate hudson, pierce brosnan, neil patrick harris and other stars who are used to getting applause were giving it gladly at a ceremony honoring people who make a difference in the lives of others.

"i've cried twice and we're on hero three," harris said backstage after introducing one of the 10 "cnn heroes" celebrated saturday by the tv news network for their efforts to fight poverty, disease and other problems.