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Ricci Rivero (left) and Andrea Brillantes Hardcourt heartthrob Ricci Rivero is on a roll. He captured the heart of Andrea Brillantes, then a few weeks later, his team (UP Fighting Maroons) bagged the UAAP championship after 36 years. He ought to be called Ricci Rich in the happiness department. Here’s my chat with Ricci: What was the toughest part in beating the Ateneo Blue Eagles? The system that they have and the bond of their team. Their championship experience is a big part as well. How will you reward yourself after bagging the UAAP championship? Rest and let my injuries heal for now. What makes you and Andrea click? We have so much in common, and what we have is real. How will you avoid getting jealous of Andrea’s leading men? She knows how to handle those things, and I trust her, so I’m not really thinking about it. Robin Padilla Will Robin prove his detractors wrong? Since the “Robin Padilla chapter” of my colorful past was headline material … [Read more...] about Ricci Rivero on UAAP win and girlfriend Andrea Brillantes

The legend of John Daly has continued to grow. Daly is currently competing in the PGA Championship, and reporter Will Brinson shared an epic story about shadowing the golf star several years ago during a practice round. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) View this post on Instagram A post shared by pga_johndaly (@pga_johndaly) Brinson claimed that during a practice round, Daly ripped 21 cigarettes, drank a 12 pack of Diet Cokes and a six packs of peanut M&Ms. Yes, you read all of that correctly. You can check out his Twitter thread breaking it all down below. Anywho, best part of the week was following Daly around for a practice round either Tues or Wed. It’s been a while, I’m old, not sure which. I decided to track what this athletic specimen was putting in his body as he prepared to compete in a high-level professional golf tourney — Will … [Read more...] about Reporter Claims He Watched John Daly Smoke 21 Cigarettes During A Practice Round Of Golf

TikTok has a reputation for being the playground of young people – and for good reason. However, an increasing number of seniors are giving the Chinese social network a go, often encouraged by their children and grandchildren. And the trend is offering old age a new image. Technophobic, frail, cantankerous, senile... Age-related stereotypes are hard to eradicate. They can be particularly detrimental to women, for whom the fact of aging and seeing their body change remains a source of concern. But a surprising boost could come via TikTok and could help them see things differently, according to a study recently published in the journal The Gerontologist . Professor Reuben Ng and Nicole Indran found that older people are increasingly using TikTok, the preferred app of the younger generations. They analysed 1,382 videos posted by users of the social network aged 60 or older, with between 100,000 and 5.3 million followers. The seniors in the video all talk freely about their age in … [Read more...] about Seniors are pushing back against ageism on TikTok

Teachers play a important role in shaping young minds. Educators who are dedicated and kind are remembered by their students long after they have left school. Some teachers inspire their pupils to do their best, and not just in their studies. Teachers Day was celebrated on Monday May 16. Here are the letters from Starchild readers about their favourite teachers. Lakshmita Vigneswaran , 12, thinks highly of her favourite teacher, Rima Rohani Mohamad. “She has been teaching me Bahasa Melayu for two years. Pn Rima is understanding and motherly. I am proud to have her as my class teacher. Happy Teachers’ Day, and may God bless her always.” Lakshmita Vigneswaran, 12 Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 7 “I have three teachers teaching me in Year One. Two of them wear a microphone so that everyone in class can hear what they are teaching. I enjoy my various lessons, especially English. I look forward to celebrating my first Teachers Day in school,” says Bethany Wang Qi Syuen , … [Read more...] about Starchild: Malaysian children pay tribute to their favourite teachers

Altantuya Shaariibuu - A + A SHAH ALAM (May 20): The High Court has set Aug 30 to deliver its decision in an RM100 million suit filed by the family of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu over the woman's death in 2006. Judge Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera fixed the date after all witnesses from both sides finished testifying at the trial. On June 4, 2007, Altantuya's parents, Dr Shaariibuu and Altantsetseg Sanjaa as well as their two grandsons Mungunshagai Bayarjargal and Altanshagai Munkhtulga filed an RM100 million suit against former policemen Azilah Hadri and Sirul Azhar Umar, as well as Abdul Razak Baginda and the Malaysian government. However, Altanshagai Munkhtulga’s name was later removed from the plaintiff’s list when he passed away in 2017. In a statement of claim, the family claimed Altantuya’s death resulted in them suffering mental shock and psychological trauma, and sought compensation, as well as exemplary and aggravated damages. The court … [Read more...] about Court sets Aug 30 to deliver verdict on RM100 mil suit by Altantuya’s family

- A + A A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (May 20, 2022) This report is produced by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Exchange, is the world's only independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivative contracts. Its international community of over 650 members encompasses the majority of world shipping interests and commits to a code of business conduct overseen by the Baltic. For daily freight market reports and assessments, please visit www.balticexchange.com . Capesize The Capesize market began the week at the summit of the recent rally. This necessitated a breather before sentiment strengthened, helping it to push up throughout the week and marking new highs for the year. The Capesize 5TC rose +US$4,805 over the week to close at US$37,538. The Pacific region, while easily the premium region to trade currently, was in … [Read more...] about Baltic Exchange shipping updates: May 20

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) is now 99% completed, with the remaining 1% comprising major infrastructure works which are nearing completion, master developer of the financial district TRX City Sdn Bhd said. “Although we were constrained by the Movement Control Order (MCO) resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, we managed to continue developing TRX and the successfully completed buildings today are Menara Prudential and HSBC Bank,” TRX City chief executive officer Datuk Azmar Talib told the media at the Hari Raya open house at Raintree Plaza, TRX here on Friday. “As for the Affin Bank building, we have obtained a Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) and it will be ready for occupation in the third quarter of this year," he said. Azmar said although TRX City is the master developer, the development of the individual plots depend on the respective land owners. On TRX’s retail updates, Azmar said its main commercial (area) will be … [Read more...] about CEO: TRX infrastructure 99% completed

FILE–Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio. (Photo by Frank Franklin II / POOL / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — Nesthy Petecio suffered a shocking defeat to Thi Linh Tran of Vietnam in the semifinal of the 57-60 kg women’s boxing on Friday in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at Bac Ninh Stadium. Petecio, the silver medalist of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic s, fell to the hometown boxer in three rounds, losing by points. The 30-year-old, who won the gold in the 2019 SEA Games and won three silver medals from 2011 to 2015, succumbed to her worse finish in the biennial meet, settling for a bronze medal. FILE–Philippines’ Irish Magno. Photo by Luis ROBAYO / various sources / AFP) Meanwhile, Ian Clark Bautista and Irish Magno reached the final of their respective divisions, joining compatriot Eumir Marcial in vying for three gold medals. Bautista beat Rangsey Sao of Cambodia, 5-0, in the 52-57kg men’s semifinal. He surpassed his bronze medal finish in 2019. Magno dominated Indonesian … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Nesthy Petecio settles for bronze; Irish Magno, Ian Clark Bautista make final

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Founder of TalentService.com , and the advisor of Stanford's R&D project "Future Talents." Currently, 58% of companies use HR technology to find, attract and retain top talent. Human resources tech was already well on its way toward new developments pre-pandemic, but Covid-19 accelerated the entire sector dramatically. The most recent projections say the HR software market is expected to exceed $10 billion this year, a 10.4% CAGR for the sector as a whole. However, it's worth noting that this growth will bring a major shift in trends. Companies will be looking for newer, better ways to implement this technology. The State Of HR Today Before we look at predictions for the future of HR tech, let's discuss the state of the market as it currently is. A recent survey found that 44% of HR departments currently use cloud technology for increased productivity and efficiency, and 35% rely on it … [Read more...] about Three HR Tech Trends To Follow In The Near Future

For many people, the July 4th holiday conjures up images of fireworks, barbecues, and a host of assorted social goings-on. For others, the long weekend presents a chance to take a break from the rigors of work, relax and rejuvenate. A recent study suggests that spending that break in a specific way may result in a few positive side effects that will boost your performance when you resume your daily routine; namely, better creativity , insight and problem solving . Researchers at the University of Kansas and the University of Utah have discovered that getting out in nature disconnected from electronic devices can lead to a 50 percent improvement on a creativity test. The study involved nearly 60 people taking multi-day wilderness hiking trips in four different states. No electronic devices were allowed on the trips. One group took a 10-item creativity test the morning before they began their backpacking trip, and another group took the test a few days later, at the end … [Read more...] about The One Thing to Do Over July 4th Weekend to Boost Your Creativity, Insight, and Problem-Solving