Goodbye Friendster

Friendster, one of the world’s earliest social networking sites, will be sold to an Asian buyer by the end of December for at least $100 million, a source familiar with the matter said. Friendster, which predates Facebook and MySpace in the social networking space was founded in 2002. But it... 

Source:  Tech and Gizmo

iPhone to have a big impact in SK, China; Multi-carrier deal working well for Apple

In a previous post I mentioned that Apple has been given the go-signal by Korean communication regulators to sell the iPhone in South Korea but no set date was made yet. A few days later, it was officially announced that the iPhone will be released on November 28th. Last Saturday’s launch of... 

Source:  Davao Mac User

Falling in love for the Third Time : Singapore’s National Dish and more!

It has been a month since our visit to beautiful Singapore and I still have a lot of stories to tell!If you may have noticed in my earlier entries, I was only able to tell you about my lunch at IKEA and barely wrote anything more about the infamous Hainanese Chicken Rice, my Singapore discovery -- a... 

Source:  Frannywanny - a food and travel blog

Summer Institute for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Summer Institute for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Website: www.eastwestcenter.org Deadline: 1 January 2010 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Asian International Justice Initiative wishes to announce that applications are now open for its third annual Summer Institute for International Humanitarian... 

Source:  Filipino Scholar . Com

Southeast Asia Fellowship Program

Southeast Asia Fellowship Program East-West Center Website: www.eastwestcenter.org Deadline: 15 October 2009 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The East-West Center (EWC) is accepting applications from scholars and analysts who wish to undertake policy-relevant research and writing in one of the following areas: 1.... 

Source:  Filipino Scholar . Com

Faculty for the Future Fellowships for prospective PhD fellows

Faculty for the Future Fellowships Schlumberger Foundation Website: www.slb.com Applications open: 5 October 2009 Applications close: 30 November 2009 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral... 

Source:  Filipino Scholar . Com

BANGKOK – HANOI PROMO

MANILA – BANGKOK – HANOI – BANGKOK- MANILA

Below are the applicable fares and maximum number of days stay:

Manila – Bangkok (BKK) – Hanoi (HAN) – Bangkok – Manila
USD 208 (PRVNIT1) – two days and maximum eight days stay
USD 238 (PRVNIT2) – two days and maximum 14 days stay
USD 268 (PRVNIT3) – two days and maximum 14 days stay

Travel and Sale Period: 15 August 2008 – 31 March 2009

More details at http://philairlines.blogspot.com

The 41st ASEAN Anniversary – 8-8-8

ASEAN FlagI’m sure you are so excited today because it’s Beijing Olympics today! Yeah! But are you forgetting something today? Something much more important than the Beijing Olympics. Something that has more weight and will affect you and your descendants forever. It’s ASEAN Day today – August 8, 2008.

Do you know this year’s theme? I’ll tell you now: One ASEAN Identity, One ASEAN Community by 2015. ASEAN Community by 2015, do you know that it means integration of 10 South-East Asian countries? But haven’t you realized or even asked the question:

What is an ASEAN Identity? Come share your point-of-views before you glue your eyes and ears with the Olympics.

Continue reading here….

“Avril Lavigne” Concert Live in Manila 2008: The Best Damn Tour

Avril Lavigne comes back to Manila for another concert, titled “Avril Lavigne…The Best Damn Tour” happening at the Araneta Coliseum this coming September.

More details about “Avril Lavigne” Concert in Manila this 2008 at Music Picks Blog!

2008 MTV Asia Awards: Support Our Local Artists

Asian music fans can now officially vote for their favorite artists and bands for the upcoming 2008 MTV Asia Awards happening in Malaysia this coming August 2.

For voters in the Philippines, you can vote for Chicosci, Urbandub, Sponge Cola and Sandwich.

Fans can also vote for the the following artists for the “Favorite International Artist in Asia” category: Avril Lavigne, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Linkin Park.

Know more about the event at this LINK...

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