2010 Grammy Award for Best Rap Song

Jay-Z shared the best rap song Grammy with Kanye West for “Run This Town." Sayang kung balagtasan sana ang labanan eh siguradong panalo si Noynoy "P-Noy" Aquino.

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Pinaka-deadly Karaoke Song Ever

Warning po sa mga balikbayan. Huwag na huwag ninyong kakantahin ang "My Way" sa mga karaoke bar sa Pinas. Akala ko noon dyoks lang ng sabihin ni pareng Joji na marami ng pinatay at nabugbog dahil sa My way ni Frank Sinatra. Trulili pala.

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red sox tickets

Red Sox tickets on sale Saturday 1/30 at 10 AM

At Red Sox website. Be prepared for an endless wait in the ":Virtual Waiting Room". After about noon sometimes you have greater success calling rather than internetting. Yankees games and LA Dodgers games not on sale nor are Green Monster seats - these go by lottery.

So if you are considering a Boston trip this summer and hope to see the Red Sox, now is the time to try to buy. They have sold out for some ridiculous number of consecutive games. Most seats are OK - but I might avoid RF Grandstand sections 2-5 - bleachers, even upper bleachers are better since these seats force you to crane your neck.

darius rucker

Darius Rucker is closing in on his fourth consecutive No. 1 country single

Just because Darius Rucker is closing in on his 4th consecutive No. 1 country single with ‘History in the Making’ from the platinum-selling ‘Learn to Live’ album, don’t think he’s fully realized his dream of being an accomplished country singer just yet.

“I didn’t fulfill that dream. We’ve started it,” he tells The Boot. “We’ve started what I want to do.”

Darius says he’ll know when that time has come, but he also acknowledges that he has a lot of work to do before getting there.

“[I'll have fulfilled that dream] when I get a lifetime achievement award from the CMA’s or the ACM’s,” says the singer.

“I want to have that kind of career. I want to make records that people want to listen to. In 10 or 15 years from now, when I don’t want to do this anymore, I want that to be important to the world of country music.”

In the meantime, Darius has started laying the groundwork for his sophomore country album which he’s anxious for his fans to hear.

“I’m very excited with the songs [on this album],” Darius says. “I think this last record ended up being about where I am today. This next record may be a lot more about what it took to get there. We’re writing some songs, and I’m going to cut a Radney Foster track for this record. I’m just really excited again.”

As for the release date of his yet-to-be-titled album, Darius says it will all happen when it happens.

“We’re going to play it by ear,” he notes. “When I leave the studio, and when I put it on in my car and can listen to it over and over, then I’m happy.”

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Setelah beberapa hari susah login account Yahoo (YM) di Pidgin, atas saran dari mas Dzay maka saya ubah sedikit setting pidgin untuk account Yahoo (YM) saya.

Pada window Buddy List, klik menu Account > Manage Accounts (atau Ctrl A)

Klik 2 kali pada username YM atau protocol account Yahoo > klik tab Advanced >

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honda recall

Breaking: Honda Announces Worldwide Recall Of 646,000 (Un)Fit Cars

The According to Dow Jones Newswire, Honda announced a voluntary worldwide recall of 646,000 compact cars so that it can examine window switches that can overheat if exposed to liquid, causing smoke or melting or even catch fire.

From the official statement:

“Under some severe operating conditions, water, rain, or other liquid may enter the driver’s window and reach the master power window switch, resulting in impaired function of the switch. If the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the liquid intrusion, it may result in failure of the switch and overheating.”

“An overheating switch may cause smoke, melting or, potentially, fire.”

The recall affects models built in Japan, China, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and India. Of the vehicles being recalled, 171,372 are in the U.K., where the model is known as the Jazz, 141,140 are in the U.S. and 229,000 are in Latin America.

About 10 percent of the (Un)Fit cars will need replacement switches, most will get waterproof skirts to prevent water from seeping in.

patrick kane limo pictures

Some nasty pictures of Patrick Kane alongside other Chicago Blackhawks players while in a limo with 02 numbers ladies; have caught much attention lately. Three members of NHL’s team namely Kane, J. Madden and K. Versteeg would be seen having fun in a limousine with two fine ladies with most of their coverings on the ground.

If his self-pictures caused lot of problems and embarrassment for Greg Oden and his team few days ago, some more similar pictures have buzzed the Internet yet again but with a little difference; three members of famous Ice Hockey team known as Blackhawks are not shy to be photographed.

Shirtless photos of Patrick Timothy Kane and Kristopher Versteeg alongside their relevantly much senior partner John Madden (36-year-old), surfaced online at a time when the Blackhawks were preparing meet the biggest challenges of the season. The players were riding a limousine on Vancouver highways and accompanying them were two unidentified girls (so far), one blonde while the other had nice black short hair.

The pictures in question reveal that all the three players were busy drinking, talking and above all; the dudes were taking pictures of each other and now the same are being searched by their fans to see how the party was. According to Patrick Kane, the photo shoot and the fun party occurred when they were free following a game at Vancouver against San Jose on Saturday.

Jonathan Toews the captain of Blackhawks didn’t seem very pleased with their acts and stated subsequently, there’re more important things for the players to focus than this. He further added that the matter will come under discussion later, in the locker-room. Patrick Kane made headlines even last summer when he was involved in a dispute with a cab driver at a Buffalo street and ended up arrested alongside a cousin.

Top 5 Fashion Trends for 2010 from Paris with Love

By Mel Cornford on January 27, 2010 1:17pm

The top 5 looks from the Paris shows

The captivating magic of the Paris haute couture collections has cast its spell over its cashed-up clients’ cheque books. Less lengthy (and more thrifty) than waiting for a custom-made couture gown, we’ve peered through the beauty trends worth trying your hand at. Think big hair, star-struck silvery eyes and artfully lined lips in look-at-me bright hues.

Here’s our pick of the top 5 couture trends direct from Paris.

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BEYONCÉ HEATS UP UNION SQUARE IN HONOR OF HER FIRST-EVER FRAGRANCE BEYONCÉ HEAT

NEWS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY BEYONCÉ HEAT FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd

BEYONCÉ HEATS UP UNION SQUARE IN HONOR OF HER FIRST-EVER FRAGRANCE BEYONCÉ HEAT

NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ —

WHO:
Hailed as the Renaissance woman of the decade, Beyoncé has already conquered music, film and fashion and now brings her one-of-a-kind style, spirit and confidence to her first-ever fragrance. A captivating scent that exudes passion and unleashes a spirited fire within, Beyoncé Heat embodies the trendsetting vision and effortless chic of pop culture's most emulated icon.



WHAT:
On February 2nd, New Yorkers will catch the fever as Beyoncé turns up the heat in Union Square. To celebrate the launch of her debut fragrance, Beyoncé Heat, the visionary artist is illuminating the central destination with fiery red light and smoky fog, infusing the winter landscape with a steamy, sexy aura that embodies Beyoncé's unique appeal.



MORE:
The unprecedented, spectacular display will vividly capture the spirit of Beyoncé Heat, creating a dramatic play of light that promises to turn heads and pique curiosity. The radiant spotlights transforming Union Square will serve as a luminous backdrop to the Beyoncé Heat launch party, where luminaries from the worlds of music, film, and media will gather to toast Beyoncé's latest venture.

Feminine and irresistible, the floral, fruity, woody scent features rare, sensual flowers. Beyoncé Heat opens with a radiant floral bouquet of magnolia, neroli and red vanilla orchid balanced with a kiss of luscious blush peach. At its heart, almond macaroon, sweet honeysuckle nectar and crème de musk combine to create an exquisitely sensual experience. Finally, warm and sexy notes of giant sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber linger to seduce the senses.

WHEN & WHERE:
Tuesday, February 2nd
Union Square Park, New York City
Illumination at 6:00PM until Midnight



Coty Beauty Press Contacts:
Lauren Donner
(212) 929-7979
ldonner@tractenberg.com

Emily Schuler
(212) 389-7576
emily_schuler@cotyinc.com

Frederick’s of Hollywood Valentine's 2010 “Smooch” Campaign

Frederick’s of Hollywood Valentine's 2010 “Smooch” Campaign

Lingerie Legend Features Sexy, Fun & Flirty Pieces Under $50 for Valentine’s Day

HOLLYWOOD, January 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Frederick’s of Hollywood Valentine’s campaign, “Smooch,” features lingerie for the sexy holiday with something for everyone. Ranging from sassy to seductive, pieces include Valentine’s inspired chemises, babydolls and teddies for under $50.



“‘Smooch’ embodies everything fun and sexy about the Frederick’s of Hollywood brand and our Valentine’s lingerie,” stated Linda LoRe, President of Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. “It’s sexy, sassy and playful all at the same time and offers a destination for Valentine’s with a lot of choice at a great value.”


The “Smooch” campaign hits the Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog, website and stores nationwide at the end of January. In addition to sexy babydolls and chemises adorned with rhinestones and heart details, Frederick’s will also feature the Hollywood Exxtreme Cleavage® bra, one of the brand’s most popular styles, in a limited edition heart pattern.

ABOUT FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD
Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex: FOH) conducts its business through two operating divisions: the multi-channel retail division and the wholesale division. For over 60 years, Frederick’s of Hollywood retail has been the leader in pioneering innovative, alluring lingerie. With more than 130 boutique stores nationwide, a world-famous catalog and an online shop, Frederick’s of Hollywood has been recognized as one of the world’s most well known brands. For more information, visit www.fredericks.com.


Media Contact:
Jennifer Cornwall
Frederick’s of Hollywood
323.957.5838
Jennifer.Cornwall@fredericks.com

Jakob Dylan 'Women and Country'

28 Jan 2010 17:00 Africa/Lagos


Jakob Dylan 'Women and Country'

New album set for release on April 6th marks reunion with producer T Bone Burnett and features guest vocals from Neko Case & Kelly Hogan

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakob Dylan will release his sophomore solo album, Women and Country, on Columbia Records on April 6th, 2010. Soulful yet striking and ripe with sublime beauty, Women and Country is the follow up to the artist's 2008 critically acclaimed debut, Seeing Things. This new collection finds him reuniting with acclaimed Grammy and Golden Globe winning producer T Bone Burnett (Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Crazy Heart), who produced the Wallflowers' 1996 breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse. On the release, Jakob is also joined by Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, who provide back-up vocals to 8 of the album's 11 tracks.


"I'm so happy to be collaborating with Jakob at this exciting and vital time in his life as an artist," said T Bone Burnett. "I think this new album is an important work from a great musician."


Recorded in Los Angeles, CA, Women and Country is the full realization of a journey Jakob Dylan began on his previous solo release Seeing Things, which hearkens back to the timeless artistry of American roots music and country blues masters. Seeing Things garnered significant critical praise for Dylan including The Los Angeles Times who called him "a gifted storyteller" and USA Today who said the release was "an evocative acoustic album that reveals the poetic grace of his lyrics and the maturity and moving power of his voice." On Women and Country Jakob reaches new majestic heights with his voice and song-writing that are as distinct as. This, coupled with T Bone Burnett's haunting production and the stirringly rich vocals by Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, creates a powerful and melancholic experience for the listener.


Backing Jakob Dylan up on the album's 11 songs are T Bone Burnett's s acclaimed group of musicians including Dennis Crouch (bass), Jay Bellerose (drums), David Mansfield (fiddle & mandolin), Marc Ribot (guitar), Keefus Ciancia (keyboards), Greg Leisz (pedal steel), Darrell Leonard (trumpet), Ira Nepus (trombone) and George Bohanon (horns). Standout tracks include the opener "Nothin' But the Whole Wide World," which sets the tone of the album, the pensive ballad "Down on Our Own Shield," "Everybody's Hurting," which showcases Jakob and Neko's moving harmonies and "Truth for a Truth" that features great guitar work from Marc Ribot.


Track Listing for Jakob Dylan's new album 'Women and Country' is as follows:


1. Nothing But The Whole Wide World
2. Down On Our Shield
3. Lend A Hand
4. We Don't Live Here Anymore
5. Everybody's Hurting
6. Yonder Come the Blues
7. Holy Rollers for Love
8. Truth For A Truth
9. They've Trapped US Boys
10. Smile When You Call Me That
11. Standing Eight Count


Jakob Dylan will be announcing additional album details and tour news in the coming weeks. For more information please go to www.jakobdylan.com.


Source: Columbia Records

CONTACT: Carleen Donovan, or Rachel Gomez, Press Here Publicity,
+1-212-246-2640, Carleen@pressherepublicity.com; or Benny Tarantini, Columbia
Records, +1-212-833-5858, benny.tarantini@sonymusic.com


Web Site: Jakob Dylan

'When in Rome' - When in Love! Robbins Brothers Hosts a Surprise Red Carpet Proposal

28 Jan 2010 15:41 Africa/Lagos


'When in Rome' - When in Love! Robbins Brothers Hosts a Surprise Red Carpet Proposal




Fairytale Engagement of U.S. Navy SEAL to his Bride-to-Be Took Place at World Premiere of Touchstone Pictures' 'When in Rome'

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Valentine's season, Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store(TM), gave a lucky couple an unforgettable experience last night: a one-of-a-kind surprise marriage proposal on the red carpet at a Hollywood movie premiere.


Touchstone Pictures' "When in Rome," which hits theaters nationwide on January 29, celebrated its world premiere last night at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.


The groom-to-be is Chad Williams, 25, a U.S. Navy SEAL from Huntington Beach, CA. Chad proposed to his girlfriend of seven years, Aubrey O'Boyle, 23, in front of the assembled national and international media at the premiere of Disney's new date-night movie.


Stunned but overjoyed, Aubrey answered "yes" -- and is currently wearing a one-carat, round brilliant cut diamond set in a Scott Kay engagement ring, which Chad bought for her at Robbins Brothers' Mission Viejo store. The retailer will give Chad and Aubrey a gift certificate towards wedding bands in celebration of their upcoming wedding day. The couple also enjoyed a complimentary dinner from Fleming's to celebrate their engagement.

A short behind-the-scenes video documenting Chad's surprise red carpet proposal is available at Robbins Brothers' YouTube channel.

"When in Rome" stars Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel and Danny DeVito in a story about an ambitious New Yorker who is disillusioned with romance and takes a whirlwind trip to Rome. There she defiantly plucks magic coins from a fountain of love, igniting the passion of an odd group of suitors. But when a charming reporter pursues her with equal zest, how will she know if his love is the real thing?


More about Chad and Aubrey


Coincidentally, Chad and Aubrey first met at Disneyland -- standing in line for Space Mountain. The couple has built a lasting relationship despite Chad's various deployments around the globe. Now that his contracted time with the military is coming to a close, Chad wanted to take the next step with Aubrey. He went to his local Robbins Brothers store location to shop for a diamond engagement ring, and the rest is Hollywood history.


"Aubrey stuck by my side through thick and thin," Chad wrote in an email to Robbins Brothers. "We have always wanted to get engaged and get married."


He added, "It's time to marry my Aubrey, who has been good and faithful to me, enduring so much as she has paid a huge price to our nation -- allowing me to fulfill my dream of serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL."


"This was an incredible, one-of-a-kind marriage proposal for a real-life American hero," said Larry Gomperts, EVP of Marketing for Robbins Brothers. "We were delighted to give Chad and Aubrey this unforgettable romantic experience, and would like to thank our friends at Disney who helped us make this happen."


Robbins Brothers' "Romantic Wishes -- When in Rome" Sweepstakes


Just like the movie "When in Rome," Robbins Brothers' "Romantic Wishes -- When in Rome" Sweepstakes allows romantic hopefuls to dream big and wish for the impossible.


The destination engagement ring retailer asks people to share their "ultimate romantic wish" for a chance to win fairytale prizes including a trip for two to Rome, Italy, an Amsale designer wedding dress, and a private screening of the film.


Known for helping committed couples fulfill their engagement and wedding dreams, Robbins Brothers invites every romantic to share their own fanciful wishes at www.robbinsbrothers.com. No purchase is necessary and one must be 18 years of age or older to enter.


The sweepstakes is currently running and ends Feb. 14.

About Robbins Brothers:

Robbins Brothers is an engagement ring retailer that is focused on offering couples an incredible ring selection and an unmatched customer experience. With freestanding destination stores in Southern California and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, the company specializes in extensive product education, exceptional value, unique engagement and wedding planning services, and onsite jewelers who can customize any ring.


Robbins Brothers services over 100,000 couples a year and provides a warm and friendly shopping environment for all. Women can create a Wish List in-store or online, while men often relax in a de-stressing lounge stocked with coffee, soda and ESPN.


Related Links:
Robbins Brothers website
Robbins Brothers Facebook

Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/when-in-rome---when-in-love-robbins-brothers-hosts-a-surprise-red-carpet-proposal-82903967.html
Source: Robbins Brothers

CONTACT: Tracey Lyles, Media Services Manager of Robbins Brothers,
+1-626-224-9586, tlyles@robbinsbros.com, Tom McAlister, Beck Media &
Marketing, +1-310-689-7224, tom@beckmedia.com


Web Site: http://www.robbinsbrothers.com/

L.e.i. Announces the Launch of the 'L.e.i. Model Citizen Campaign'

L.e.i. Announces the Launch of the "L.e.i. Model Citizen Campaign" in Association with Teen Vogue and in Support of Fashion Delivers.(PRNewsFoto/Jones Apparel Group, Inc.) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

28 Jan 2010 16:00 Africa/Lagos

L.e.i. Announces the Launch of the 'L.e.i. Model Citizen Campaign' in Association with Teen Vogue and in Support of Fashion Delivers

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In association with Teen Vogue, junior denim brand, L.e.i., exclusive to Walmart stores, is on the lookout for three model citizens to star in its next ad campaign. The micro site, leimodelcitizen.com, will act as the main point of entry for the contest. In addition, L.e.i. will host a national call to action inviting girls ages 15-21 to showcase their "life, energy and intelligence." These events in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, will give girls the opportunity to shoot a short video that shows how they represent life, energy and intelligence, and why they should be the next L.e.i Model Citizen.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100128/NY43924 )


The contest entry dates will run from February 1, 2010 to March 23, 2010 and girls will also be able to upload their own videos to the website, leimodelcitizen.com. A high profile panel of judges, including notable names from the fashion industry such as Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Amy Astley, designer Rachel Roy, models Chanel Iman and Ali Michael and Allan Ellinger, CEO of Fashion Delivers, will then select a grand prize winner and two runners up from the entrants. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with some of the judges at each of the events. There will be an opportunity for the public to vote on the top ten finalists from March 25, 2010 to April 6, 2010.


"We are honored to work in association with L.e.i to recognize young women for their pursuits, creativity, and enthusiasm, by awarding them for their exemplary contributions as a 'Model Citizen,'" stated Laura MCEwen, Publisher of Teen Vogue.


The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100,000 college scholarship and a feature in L.e.i.'s Fall 2010 national advertising campaign, a fashion makeover and complete L.e.i wardrobe, Teen Vogue internship and a trip to L.A. to attend Teen Vogue's "Young Hollywood" party. Second and third prize winners will also receive special prizing.


Chanel Iman said, "I am proud to be part of this contest where young girls are rewarded for their inner beauty and outer spirit. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of leadership at a young age and look towards our youth to be socially conscious leaders and role models, and therefore the next L.e.i. model citizens."


In partnership with Fashion Delivers, a national charity that believes "giving is always in fashion," L.e.i. will be encouraging young girls to pay it fashion forward by donating product to benefit the charity and asking participants to bring a jeans donation to each of the events. The first 25 girls to donate jeans at each of the events will receive a $50 gift certificate to Walmart. All girls will have the opportunity to help the mission of Fashion Delivers by being invited to Pay It [Fashion] Forward by spreading the word of the contest through Twitter and Facebook. With every tweet and Facebook forward L.e.i. will make a donation to benefit Fashion Delivers.


For more information please visit leimodelcitizen.com. L.e.i. is a division of Jones Apparel Group (NYSE:JNY) .


About Jones Apparel Group, Inc.


Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (www.jonesapparel.com) is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company also markets directly to consumers through its chain of specialty retail and value-based stores and through its e-commerce web sites. The Company's nationally recognized brands include Jones New York, Nine West, Anne Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, Kasper, Bandolino, Easy Spirit, Evan-Picone, l.e.i., Energie, Enzo Angiolini, Joan & David, Mootsies Tootsies, Sam & Libby, Napier, Judith Jack, Albert Nipon and Le Suit. The Company also markets costume jewelry under the Givenchy brand licensed from Givenchy Corporation, women's footwear under the Dockers® and Dockers® Women brands and infants', toddlers' and boys footwear (excluding girls footwear) under the Dockers® and Dockers® Premium brands, licensed from Levi Strauss & Co., and apparel under the Rachel Roy brand licensed from Rachel Roy IP Company, LLC. Each brand is differentiated by its own distinctive styling, pricing strategy, distribution channel and target consumer. The Company contracts for the manufacture of its products through a worldwide network of quality manufacturers. The Company has capitalized on its nationally known brand names by entering into various licenses for several of its trademarks, including Jones New York, Anne Klein New York, Nine West, Gloria Vanderbilt, l.e.i. and Evan-Picone, with select manufacturers of women's and men's products which the Company does not manufacture. For more than 30 years, the Company has built a reputation for excellence in product quality and value, and in operational execution.


About Teen Vogue


Launched in February 2003, TEEN VOGUE publishes 10 issues annually and has over 1 million dedicated readers. Style-conscious girls everywhere know there's only one source for relevant fashion and beauty news presented in a sophisticated tone with the power of the VOGUE brand. In a time of expanding media choices, true authority is irreplaceable--and unmistakable.


About Fashion Delivers


On September 15, 2006, with only a three day notice, thirty fashion industry leaders came together to figure out how the industry could provide relief to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While larger national relief organizations existed, there was no structure in place to organize the immediate collection and distribution of excess product to those so desperately in need. Under the leadership of Allan Ellinger, the group canvassed the retail and home industries to gauge participation. The response was overwhelming. Over $4.5 million dollars worth of product was collected and channeled directly to victims suffering from the devastation. What began as a vision has turned into an incredible charitable endeavor to provide hope to those in need.


The mission of Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. is to unify the men's and women's apparel and home industries to donate new product in order to aid victims of disasters and individuals in need throughout the year. We match need with our availability of product coming from both wholesale and retail fashion industry vendors -- some of the biggest names in the fashion and home industries. Through a strategic alliance with K.I.D.S., we have structured a global network of more than one thousand local agencies that we coordinate with in the donation and delivery of excess products. While our organization provides aid to those in need, we also provide economic and philanthropic alternatives for companies disposing of their excess inventory.


Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100128/NY43924
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Harrison & Shriftman, Christina Zamarripa, +1-917-351-8663,
czamarripa@hs-pr.com; or L.e.i., Frances Clift, +1-212-536-9616,
Fclift@jny.com; or Teen Vogue, Eleanor Banco, Director of Public Relations,
+1-212-286-2479, Eleanor_banco@condenast.com


Web Site: http://www.jonesapparel.com/

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Toyota's Recall Spreads To China, 75,552 SUVs Affected

Toyota Motor Corp.'s (TM) quality concerns in the U.S. have spread to the China, with a potential accelerator pedal flaw prompting the recall of 75,552 RAV4 sport-utility vehicles sold in the East Asian nation.

The recall will likely tarnish the Japanese auto maker's image in a country that auto makers have come to rely on for growth, and which last year overtook the U.S. to be the world's largest car market.

Earlier this week, Toyota halted sales of most of its popular models in the U.S. on safety concerns. It had recalled millions of vehicles in the U.S. last week following growing reports of unintended acceleration.

The recall in China is due to the same accelerator pad problem affecting the U.S. vehicles, China-based spokesman Niu Yu said Thursday. The company has not received any complaints or reports of injuries related to the flaw here, he said.

He declined to comment on how the recall would affect the company's profitability in China.

Toyota is a significant player in China's passenger vehicle market, with sales rising 21% in 2009 from a year earlier to 709,000 units. The RAV4, along with the Corolla and Camry sedans, helped to drive sales, it said in an earlier statement.

The RAV4 vehicles were made at Toyota's joint venture with China FAW Group Corp. between March 19, 2009, and Jan. 25, the company said. The Chinese company could not be immediately reached for comment. The recall is effective Feb. 28.

Toyota's global recall affects eight models, including Corollas and Camrys. However, the auto maker does not expect to recall other models in China for this flaw, Niu said, as the problematic part was only used in RAV4s.

Thursday's announcement compounds Toyota's public relations woes in China. It follows a massive recall in August, when Toyota recalled nearly 700,000 cars here because of faulty window-control systems. It has also had to recall in China Camry sedans for a brake problem.

Though Toyota has a respectable share of China's market, its sales last year lagged those of its rivals.

General Motor Co.'s sales soared 67% to 1.83 million units in 2009. Sales in China's overall auto market rose 46% to 13.6 million units, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Greg Oden Apologizes For Penis Pics; He Should Be Apologizing for Showing Off

Portland Trailblazers’ dud center Greg Oden sat down today and apologized for pictures of his enormous penis that are making rounds on the internet:

SportsChat is very disappointed in Greg Oden. While it is great that there is now empirical evidence beyond his stats that Oden truly is a big stiff, SportsChat sees no reason for him to apologize. If SportsChat had a piece like that, its photo would likely replace the rather smarmy looking head shot at the top of this blog. Nobody likes a braggart, but SportsChat understands it’s hard to speak softly when you are packing such a big stick.

SportsChat remembers a simpler time when a man could send a woman a Polaroid of his penis and the only thing he had to worry about was a restraining order. He also remembers when men used to simply suck their stomachs in and puff their chests out to impress a female. But times, they are a changing.

Of course, ladies and gentleman around the world have often wondered if seven-foot basketball players are proportionate across the board. Gred Oden answers this age old question in the affirmative. Here’s the money shot.

Now if Yao Ming would just let a penis pic slip, he could do the world a service by potentially eradicating the myth about Asian men and making the Google-China fued a moot point by exploding search engine servers worldwide.

So there is no need to apologize, Greg. You are very well endowed, and undoubtebly very proud. The only person here who should be apologizing is the chick who posted these online.

What is the world coming to when a sweet gesture like taking a picture of your own cock in the bathroom mirror and “sexting” it to a woman you barely know can be so easily twisted into something dirty?

iPad aBante

iNaku! Hindi talaga pahuhuli ang pinoy. Ayan na po ang unang iTabloid ng aBante. Ten pesos pa rin. Pero mas nauna yata sa iPad (ding) yung mga politico naten. Like "kumpadre... iPad mo yung contract, 20 percent ang atin jan."

Miranda Kerr – Getting that Sexy Bikini Booty Cleavage Look

Credit: Flynet Pictures
Miranda Kerr creates the perfect sexy booty cleavage bikini shot with the help of some great fashion photo stylists

We just love those stunning and sexy pictures of Miranda Kerr who looks so natural and sexy in a form fitting bikini.

But behind the look, goes a lot of work.

Photo stylists carefully craft the bikini bottom to create that very sexy booty cleavage look.

Today, we get a glimpse into some of the work that goes into creating those stunning and sexy pictures that grace the Victoria's Secret catalog and towering billboard ads.

As we watch supermodel Miranda Kerr being prepared for a swimsuit photo shoot, we notice that the photo stylist pay so much attention to each line in the bikini.

Yes, there is a lot of work that goes into creating an award winning picture, even though the final results look so relaxed and natural.

The photo stylist checks out every inch of Kerr bikini bottom to insure that it is displayed with just the right amount of bikini booty cleavage showing.

Credit: Flynet Pictures
Photo stylists create the perfect look for Miranda Kerr bikini shoot

How do you obtain that bikini money shot – the picture that will be displayed on billboards and in magazines.

Pay attention to every detail – and hire a photo fashion stylist to insure every piece of the bikini material is in its proper place.

We really love this sexy bikini picture from Miranda Kerr shoot on the beach in St. Barts.

Just notice all the sexy details.

The string on the bikini side is tired into a beautiful perfect bow.

Kerr side pose and slightly raised leg creates the perfect amount of sexy bikini booty cleavage.

Her perfect fitness model pose really focuses our attention of the white bikini and, of course, Kerr well toned and tanned bikini body.

Kerr is known for her sexy bikini body and especially her booty cleavage.

During the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Show, Kerr wore a very revealing feathery black thong bikini, with black garter belts and thigh high boots.

Once she turned and walked back down the runway, viewers were treated to Kerr very sexy booty cleavage.

With Spring Break just a few weeks away, it's time for us to think of our own journey to the warm ocean waves and our chance to get our bikini wet in the surf.

So shape up, and begin your quest for that perfect beach bikini.

Enjoy some additional photographic coverage of Miranda Kerr bikini photo shoot in St. Barts.

If you cannot see the photos in your E-mail or news reader, just go to Miranda Kerr – Getting that Sexy Bikini Booty Cleavage Look .

Chicago's Oldest Living Opera Singer Turns 105 Years Old

27 Jan 2010 13:00 Africa/Lagos

Chicago's Oldest Living Opera Singer Turns 105 Years Old

NORTHLAKE, Ill., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Every morning, Lillian Krockerberger sings her favorite opera arias in German. While that may not seem like a monumental accomplishment, this opera soprano turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010.Lillian was born in Germany in 1905. An orphan, she came to Chicago, Illinois in 1921 and worked as a maid and caregiver for a wealthy family. That's when she met her husband, Carl. "He saw me through the front window of the home I was working at. It was love at first sight," said Lillian.


During Lillian and Carl's marriage, they had two children together, Carl Jr. and Lydia, and four grandchildren. Though Lillian's husband and two children have since passed on, her four grandchildren remain a big part of her life.Lillian's husband, also a musician, played piano and violin. Together they enjoyed careers as entertainers in the Chicago area.For the past 20 years, Lillian has lived in the Chicago suburb of Northlake at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community (http://www.concordplace.com/). Concord Place Executive Director, Colleen Bottens said that "Lillian's joyous song is a gift to residence and staff alike." Lillian remains fiercely independent and sings every day. "The secret to a long life is to be happy and consider each day a gift," said Lillian.On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Concord Place is throwing Lillian a 105th birthday party. She will be joined by her Concord Place friends, 20 family members and the Mayor of Northlake, IL, Jeffrey Sherwin.


Press is invited to attend and celebrate Lillian Krockerberger's 105th Birthday Party.


Saturday January 30, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Concord Place Skyline Ballroom
401 West Lake Street
Northlake, IL 60164




About Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community:

Conveniently located in Northlake, Illinois, Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community is one of the premier Retirement Communities in Chicago and surrounding areas. Concord Place offers an enjoyable life for older adults, with private apartments, three restaurant-style meals a day, activities, companionship and on-site assistance. http://www.concordplace.com/


Source: Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community

CONTACT: Michael Webdell, +1-312-371-4239, concord@americanmassmedia.com
for Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community


Web Site: http://www.concordplace.com/

Ziggy Marley Presents: Dancehall Originators Vol 1.

27 Jan 2010 15:00 Africa/Lagos


Ziggy Marley Presents: Dancehall Originators Vol 1.

FROM THE VAULTS OF TUFF GONG WORLDWIDE COMES A NEW COMPILATION OF ORIGINAL DANCEHALL MIXES TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 2, 2010 Album Includes Tracks By Chaka Demus, Yellow Man and Buju Banton, Among Others

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Grammy winning artist Ziggy Marley, and Tuff Gong Worldwide present "Dancehall Originators Vol 1," the first in a new series of dancehall reggae albums designed to pay homage to the groundbreaking original artists that paved the way for dancehall artists today. The album, which will be released on February 2nd, features tracks by Chaka Demus, Yellow Man and Buju Banton, among others (track list below).


In 1992, producer/songwriter Phillip Smart, founder of Long Island's HC&F Studios, created the scorching "Hot This Year" riddim, whose bouncy keyboard riffs and resounding bass were considered groundbreaking at the time.


From its initial release, "Hot This Year" inspired numerous other artists, including Shaggy, Yellow Man, Buju Banton, and Chaka Demus, to use it as a basis for their own songs. It also inspired the durable and popular song "Hot This Year" by the late DJ Dirtsman, which crossed over into other radio formats.


"There weren't that many reggae records that crossed over to R&B radio at the time, and Dirtsman's song went from reggae radio shows to getting airplay in regular rotation on New York stations," recalls Phillip Smart. "So that put it in a different format and the song became a favorite in clubs that didn't play a lot of reggae."


Because it so deftly illustrates such an important era of dancehall reggae history, Dancehall Originators is a must-have for any knowledgeable dancehall devotee, as well as more recent reggae converts.


The Tuff Gong label was founded in 1965 by Bob Marley, with the vision of producing, distributing and promoting his music free from the constraints of corporate label politics. Decades before artist-owned record labels were commonplace, the legendary Bob Marley's vision was characteristically well ahead of its time. Now, nearly a half-century later, his dream is being realized.


Track list:
HOT THIS YEAR BY DIRTSMAN
BIG, BAD & BOLD BY CHAKA DEMUS
TAKE IT EASY BY PETER METRO FEATURING TANTO METRO
SO SWEET BY PINCHERS
LOOK WORK BY JOSEY WALES
ROUGHER THAN DEM BY CHARLIE CHAPLIN
KING FE DANCEHALL BY YELLOW MAN
STOP IT BY COCO TEA
DANCEHALL VIBES BY GENERAL TREES
MR. BAD MIND BY BUJU BANTON
THE ORIGINATOR BY U-ROY & GEORGE NOOKS
TAKING YOU BACK MEGA MIX - MIXED BY DJ ROY OF ROAD INTERNATIONAL

Source: Tuff Gong Worldwide

CONTACT: Tammy Saunt of Tuff Gong Worldwide, +1-310-274-2440,
tammy@tuffgongworldwide.com, or Jerome Hamilton, +1-876-754-1526,
Jerome@headlinejamaica.com


Web Site: http://www.tuffgongworldwide.com/

Wedding Paper Divas Unveils Top Wedding Trends for 2010

Please pray for Haiti to have Strength, pleasant , comfortable,weather, clean air, food, doctors and clean water as they get though this.
~ Mary J. Blige

27 Jan 2010 14:00 Africa/Lagos


Wedding Paper Divas Unveils Top Wedding Trends for 2010

Find Wedding Essentials for the Hottest Wedding Themes, Color Trends and More on WeddingPaperDivas.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding Paper Divas (www.weddingpaperdivas.com), a leading online retailer of premium, personalized wedding stationery, announced the latest wedding trends for 2010 today. From stylish wedding themes and fresh inspiration to this year's best new color schemes, Wedding Paper Divas has surveyed its top-selling wedding invitations and save the date cards to gather together the hottest wedding trends of the year, including:


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100127/SF44526)

Wedding Themes & Inspirations:

-- Enchanted Forest: The spring bride of 2010 is inspired by the earthy
(yet heavenly) feeling of an ethereal wedding. Soft, romantic elements
and pastel tones are perfectly accented with fanciful details.
-- Sweet Nostalgia: The "Mad Men"-obsessed bride-to-be is in love with
1950s and 1960s flair for her big day, gathering inspiration from
refined-retro style, carnival-chic food and playful decor.
-- Jewel Tones: The glamorous bride loves 2010's rich jewel tones for a
luxurious fall wedding. Plush and pretty peacock inspiration is
refined in an elegant but decidedly bold new way to incorporate this
look.
-- Dark Romance: For winter 2010, vintage Hollywood glamour and dark
fairytale romances are all the rage, with rich red hues, black and
white accents and sparkling chandeliers making everything glimmer in a
subtle and sophisticated way.


Fresh Color Trends
-- Expect to see both classic and fresh, new palettes appearing as top
trends for wedding colors, including bold turquoise, coral and peach
tones, vintage violet, pumpkin, champagne, pink, ivory and golden
yellow.


The Rise of the Localista
-- In today's economy, many couples will move away from the exotic in
favor of the practical. Expect destination weddings to take on a new
twist with the rise of the "localista." This bride will plan a local
"destination wedding" at a nearby location to celebrate the unique
personality of the couple, but also allow easier access for friends
and family.



As a preferred resource for wedding etiquette and style information, Wedding Paper Divas offers a product line that reflects the latest color trends, chic styles and luxurious patterns of each season. For more information, visit www.weddingpaperdivas.com.


About Wedding Paper Divas


Wedding Paper Divas offers premium, personalized wedding stationery. Wedding Paper Divas works with well-known, as well as up-and-coming, artists who design wedding invitations, bridal shower invitations and thank you cards that fit today's trends and romantic inspirations. Every design from Wedding Paper Divas is exclusive, which means it cannot be found anywhere else online or offline. Additionally, all Wedding Paper Divas products are printed on the highest quality paper and are completed in a fraction of the time for a fraction of the cost of most local wedding retailers. Wedding Paper Divas is a part of the Tiny Prints, Inc. family.


Media Contact:
Lea Armstrong/Joyce Li
Wedding Paper Divas
650-209-1360/650-209-1361
lea.armstrong@weddingpaperdivas.com
joyce@weddingpaperdivas.com


Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100127/SF44526
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Wedding Paper Divas

CONTACT: Lea Armstrong, +1-650-209-1360,
lea.armstrong@weddingpaperdivas.com, or Joyce Li, +1-650-209-1361,
joyce@weddingpaperdivas.com, both of Wedding Paper Divas


Web Site: http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/

Chocolate..Fashion...Champagne!

Hey guys if you happen to be in Boston be sure to watch Nirva s/s 2010 trunk show at Stil boutique, Chestnut Hill Mall, February 16th, 12-5pm.

www.nirva.com

claudette ortiz

Claudette Ortiz is making headlines again since the airing of ‘Intervention,’ the latest episode on the A&E Monday night. The episode focused on the miserable life of Robbie Pardlo, the ousted member of the trio called ‘City High,’ an R&B group. When Claudette Ortiz broke up with him; Robbie was broken too.

The fans of City High musical R&B group must be fully aware of a tragic story that turned the life of one of the group members into a living hell. 28-year-old Claudette Ortiz the American singer was the only female member to form the trio alongside Robbie Pardlo and Ryan Toby.

Reportedly, Claudette Ortiz had developed a very close relationship with Robbie Pardlo while in the high school days and they dated for quite some time. Later the duo formed the aforementioned group and with Ryan Toby into the scene; Ortiz changed her mind and went on to marry the guy in the year 2004 on 14 October.

Poor Robbie that was deep in love with his longtime girlfriend Ortiz just couldn’t bear the shock thus; became the victim of depression and from that moment onwards, he’s always deep drunk. To Robbie, the breakup meant a lot and it seemed to change the entire meanings of life for him.

New Jersey (Willingboro) born Ortiz and Ryan Toby are living a happy married life together whereas the family of Robbie is engaged to try and save the life of a once happy and energetic R&B rapper and singer. Latest episode of ‘Intervention’ on Monday night was all about Robbie and his troubled life since the breakup with Ortiz.

Actually it was when the hit song “What Would You Do” by City High was released that Robbie drowned himself into alcohol and eventually lost both his girlfriend and the music career. According to the reports, he’s become an intensive drinker and his family is deeply concerned about his rapidly falling health.

JASON IVLER: 2 AGENTS HURT IN SHOOTOUT WITH NBI "ACTUAL FOOTAGE" 01-18-2010

JASON IVLER: 2 AGENTS HURT IN SHOOTOUT WITH NBI "ACTUAL FOOTAGE" 01-18-2010



Jason Ivler shoots it out with NBI
By Reinir Padua
Source (The Philippine Star)
January 19, 2010




MANILA, Philippines - Just days after Renato Ebarle Jr. was shot dead during a traffic altercation in November last year, a helper in the household of Marlene Aguilar-Pollard noticed furniture being moved around the house as a renovation got under way.

Alerted by the helper, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) kept the house in Blue Ridge, Quezon City under surveillance, even as Aguilar-Pollard insisted that the allged gunman the NBI was looking for, her son Jason Aguilar Ivler, might have already fled to Hawaii.

Yesterday, the NBI’s sleuthing paid off.

A hail of gunfire met the agents as they opened the door leading to the basement. The agents fired back, and a wounded Ivler was carried out of his mother’s house, ending a two-month manhunt.

Lawyer Ruel Lasala, NBI deputy director for intelligence, told reporters that Ivler suffered gunshot wounds in the right shoulder and abdomen and underwent surgery at Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) after the shootout at No. 23 Hillside Drive in Blue Ridge A Subdivision.

Some 50 heavily armed NBI agents raided the house at around 6 a.m. after receiving information that the suspect was hiding in his mother’s Blue Ridge residence.

Dr. Fernando Lopez, head of the surgery department of the QMMC, said Ivler was in “guarded condition” following surgery after his large intestine was ruptured and his spleen sustained a laceration.

Lasala said lawyer Lito Magno, chief of the NBI Special Action Unit (SAU), sustained a graze wound on his right thigh and was brought to the Medical City for treatment, while special investigator Anna Lira Labao was wounded in the left side of her chest and was brought to QMMC. She has been transferred to the Manila Doctors Hospital.

The raiding team seized from the Ivler an AR-15 rifle, a .45 caliber pistol, and a tactical vest with ammunition magazines.

“Nag ala Rambo siya (Ivler went berserk like the movie character Rambo),” Lasala said, describing how Ivler went berserk when NBI agents found his hideout in a secret room under the stairs of the house.

Lasala said Ivler’s mother Marlene Aguilar became hysterical as she confronted the NBI raiding team.

Ivler is the nephew of musician Freddie Aguilar and stepson of Asian Development Bank economist Stephen Pollard, a British citizen married to the suspect’s mother.

Ivler was charged with murder for the killing of Renato Ebarle Jr., son of Renato Ebarle Sr., an assistant secretary at Malacañang Palace, during a road rage incident at the corner of Boni Serrano St. and Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City last Nov. 18.

The suspect was earlier charged with homicide through reckless imprudence for the death of presidential adviser Nestor Ponce during a traffic accident in 2004. Ivler has two standing arrest warrants in connection with the two cases.

Another complainant had come out and accused Ivler of threatening him with a handgun during another traffic altercation also in Quezon City the night before Ebarle was shot dead.

The suspect allegedly used in the three incidents a vehicle that carried diplomatic license plates assigned to his stepfather Pollard.

The NBI said additional charges of assault upon persons of authority, resisting arrest, and illegal possession of firearms would be filed against Ivler.

Charges against Ivler’s ma

Lasala said they filed charges of obstruction of justice against Aguilar before the Quezon City Prosecutors Office for harboring an accused and for not reporting to authorities Ivler’s presence in her house. A bail of P12,000 was recommended.

She is temporarily detained at the NBI.

Aguilar had earlier claimed that she had received an email from Ivler purportedly sent from Hawaii.

The NBI would also took custody of Aguilar and two houseboys, Requiel Faburada and Anthony Espolon, who were brought to the NBI headquarters in Manila for questioning.

Pollard was not at the house during the raid.

“I’m still in a state of shock. My son is still fighting for his life. That’s all. I hope you understand,” said Aguilar.

Lasala said Ivler is now in stable condition and being guarded by the NBI and police operatives at the QMMC.

Dr. Lopez said Ivler is on analgesic painkillers and had a small dose of sedatives to calm him down.

“He (Ivler) is still sedated but responds to verbal communication,” Lopez said.

Lopez said the healing of Ivler’s wounds could take seven to 10 days, while regaining complete function of the affected organs could take 30 to 40 days.

Lasala said wounded NBI SAU chief Magno was treated for a wound in the right thigh and was able to attend the NBI press conference yesterday afternoon. NBI agent Labao is also in stable condition and confined at the Manila Doctors Hospital after she sustained shrapnel wounds in the chest.

Roland Argabioso, head of the Field Operations Division of the NBI, said an informant went to the NBI two weeks ago and reported that Ivler could be hiding at the Blue Ridge house.

The NBI said the suspect was found hiding inside a storeroom at the basement of the house under the stairs.

“There was a special area inside the house that served as his hiding place,” said Lasala.

Government agents had previously failed to arrest Ivler after two previous raids at the Blue Ridge house last year.

Lasala said that after the two failed raids, Ivler thought it was already safe for him to stay at the house, thinking authorities would not return.

PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Leonardo Espina said Ivler’s arrest was a result of the sharing of intelligence information between the NBI and PNP.

“We are glad that he is now arrested. His arrest is the product of intensive intelligence gathering and sharing,” said Espina.

Housemaid gave vital information

A former housemaid of Ivler’s family played a key role in his arrest.

Ivler’s mother terminated the services of three of her five housemaids days after Ivler shot dead Ebarle Jr.

NBI agents were able to interview one of the dismissed housemaids who reported the “unusual” behavior of Aguilar in the days after the shooting incident that was played up in the media.

The housemaid whose identity was withheld, claimed that Aguilar hired several carpenters to renovate their house after Ebarle’s killing.

Aguilar also moved furniture from the living room and other parts of the house for unknown reason.

The housemaid also learned that Aguilar had ordered food for five to six persons when there are only three people left residing in the house.

The investigators could not send the housemaid back into the house since she was already dismissed and the NBI was prompted to serve the arrest warrant against Ivler, based on a “strong hunch” that the road rage suspect was hiding inside.

“The NBI had not established the presence of Ivler inside the house. Apparently Ivler panicked and opened fire exposing himself to the NBI raiders who immediately surrounded the house and engaged him in a shootout,” said a police official who monitored the NBI operation.

The police official said the NBI confirmed that the carpenters hired by Aguilar had constructed a new room at the house.

The extra food ordered by Aguilar was apparently intended for Ivler and his still unidentified girlfriend. Members of the NBI raiding team used ladders to climb the high concrete fence of the suspect’s house after the people inside refused to open the gate.

Aguilar started shouting when the agents barged into the house and began searching the house.

Quezon City Police District investigator Police Officer 3 Gregorio Maramag said Ivler eventually went out of his hiding place, carrying an AR-15 rifle and wearing a bandolier, and started shooting at the NBI agents who fired back at the suspect who was hit and disabled.

The suspect also yielded a .45 caliber pistol.

QMMC doctors said after Ivler’s surgery the suspect was transferred to another room that was secured by NBI agents.

Ivler ‘happy-go-lucky’

As if a testament to his decision not to give up without a fight, Ivler had a tattoo on the right side of his neck that says: Handang mamatay (ready to die).

A childhood friend, who identified himself only as Andrew, arrived at the hospital yesterday upon hearing news on TV about what had happened to Ivler. He said Ivler was a schoolmate at Brent School and was “happy-go-lucky as a child.”

He said that the last time he met Ivler was in 2003, Andrew said the Jason Ivler that he knew was the opposite of the one being portrayed in the media as the murder suspect.

“I don’t remember Jason being like that. I still can’t believe it,” he said.

Ivler was born in Massachusetts, USA on Jan. 7, 1982. Ivler was a former member of the US Army.

Records at the Firearms and Explosives Division (FED) of the PNP showed that he was not a licensed firearms holder.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) also insisted that Ivler, who sports a tattoo in his right arm, has an expired driver’s license.

Ebarle Jr.’s father, Renato Sr., had met top PNP officials last Jan. 14 who briefed him on the progress of the manhunt for the suspect.

The PNP formed tracker teams to arrest Ivler but they were beaten by the NBI.

Renato Sr. said the stepfather of his son’s killer, Stephen Pollard and other relatives and friends who helped Ivler hide from authorities, should also be charged with obstruction of justice.

“It’s a great day for me and my family. It’s a great relief for my children and my wife,” he told a news conference in Malacañang.

He said an aide of Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita woke him up at around 7:30 a.m. informing him of Ivler’s arrest.

“It is an answer to our prayers. Right after we learned of it, my wife, my children, cried and we thanked the Lord,” he said with tears in his eyes.

Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said the bureau is investigating the possible liability or culpability of other house helpers.

“We will have to finish the investigation so we will know if there is basis to warrant the filing of charges against the house helpers for obstruction of justice or not.”

Namesake expresses relief

Filipino worker Jason Aguilar, who was deported recently from Qatar after being mistaken for his namesake, expressed relief yesterday over the arrest of the real fugitive.

“He was happy and relieved about Ivler’s arrest,” said Susan Ople, head of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, following her conversation with the Filipino worker.

The Blas Ople Center, which has been helping Aguilar, welcomed the arrest of Ivler but called for public vigilance to make sure that justice is served.

Ople said Aguilar is still waiting for a certified public document that would help clear his name as a safeguard against any form of harassment in the future.

Aguilar, a Filipino welder, was deported from Qatar last December after he mistaken to be the fugitive Ivler.

“With Ivler’s arrest, things are slowly falling into place. Still, the mystery remains. What caused the wrongful arrest of Jason Aguilar by the Qatar police? On record, what set of fingerprints did the NBI and PCTC send to Interpol? Was it Jason’ or was it Ivler’s? And what will the government do to make sure that a similar case of mistaken identity would not happen again?” Ople said

She said Ivler’s mother Marlene should be held accountable for the damage rendered to victims’ families and to Jason.

“She hid him from law authorities even when it was reported that an innocent man was put in jail and eventually deported for a crime he was not even aware of. After learning about Jason Aguilar’s case, all she did was offer to pay his placement fee, as if money could solve everything. Her actions have led to a clear obstruction of justice and for that, she must also be held accountable,” Ople said. With Evelyn Macairan, Mike Frialde, Non Alquitran, Mayen Jaymalin, AP

The Life of Jason Ivlers - it all began with an accidental traffic acident which lead to his downfall

SOURCE HAWAII ADVERTISER
August 24 2004


A 22-year-old Hawai'i Pacific University student has been accused of reckless homicide and is not being allowed to leave the Philippines following a traffic wreck this month that killed an adviser to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, police there said.



Also in the Isuzu were Ponce's wife, Evangeline, and their driver, Gramje said. Both have since been released from the hospital, police said. The wreck occurred at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 8 in Pasig City.

Witnesses said Ivler lost control of his vehicle before it crossed the median and hit Ponce's van, police said. Philippine National Police Inspector Johnathon Pablito said yesterday that investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the wreck.

Ivler was charged with reckless homicide by Pasig prosecutors Aug. 10, police said. His initial court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 7.

Ivler has been a student at HPU for more than a year, after transferring from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is an American citizen, born in Massachusetts.

His stepfather, Steve Pollard, a senior economist with the Asian Development Bank, and his mother, Marlene Aguilar, live outside Manila. Pollard lived in Kailua for five years before taking his current job.

Ivler was arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine equivalent of the FBI, as he tried to catch a ferry bound for Malaysia Aug. 17, police said. Agents of the NBI and the Bureau of Immigration arrested Ivler in Zamboanga City onboard the M/V Mary Joy II passenger ship.

Pablito said Ivler is free on bail of 30,000 Philippine pesos (about $536), but immigration officials have issued an order preventing him from leaving the country.

Police said Ivler's arrest came after authorities learned from immigration officials about his plan to flee to Malaysia, police said.

According to the Philippine National Police, Ivler was trying to slip out of the country escorted by three PNP officers, including a police colonel.

Pablito said he did not know how the PNP officers knew Ivler, but said they were acting independently of the department.

Police said Ivler's police escorts initially refused to turn him over to immigration officers. They gave in only when NBI agents informed the group that Ivler was forbidden from leaving the country by an immigration order, police said.

"Those people (with him), a colonel and a chief inspector, they did not have any orders from higher-ups; they were there on their own," Pablito said.

Pablito said the officers who accompanied Ivler face criminal charges.

The death of Ponce and the arrest of an American have sparked sensational news coverage in the Philippines.

Ivler said that after he was arrested, a guard came to fetch him from his cell, he was led into an office and when the door opened, the Philippine press was there to meet him.

"I went into the office and it was like an ambush; every channel you could think of was there," Ivler said. "Two NBI agents stood behind me and the director in front of me and they just read a statement, making me look 10 times worse than had they heard my side of the story."

Pollard, Ivler's stepfather, said the young man tried to flee because he feared being killed.

"He was trying to escape for his life," Pollard said. "We have in writing that Ponce's family and friends are seeking retribution."

Pablito said he had heard about Ivler's family's concern over possible retribution and given the high-profile nature of the case, he understands their anxiety. But, he said that any retribution that the Ponce family might seek would be strictly limited to legal channels.

"It is all legal, in legal means," he said. "We have not come across any vigilante thing."

Precy Ponce, the crash victim's sister, told Today newspaper that her family will take all legal means to ensure Ivler is held responsible for his actions and will trust everything to the court.

According to Nestor Mantaring, deputy director of the NBI, local police in Pasig City are handling the accident investigation. Mantaring said Ivler and his lawyers claim a third car hit Ponce's before Ivler's did, and that investigators are trying to assess the validity of the claim.

Ivler's mother and stepfather said that, since the accident, the family's phones have been tapped and threats have been made against their son.

"He's never had any criminal case against him in his life," said Marlene Aguilar, who is the sister of Philippine musician Freddie Aguilar. "We're awaiting for arraignment, and my job is to keep my son alive."

Pollard said that after the accident a hospital refused to treat Ivler, and a hospital official told the family that the facility was full. The family then drove Ivler to another hospital, Pollard said.

A day after the accident, while Ivler lay in a hospital bed recovering from leg and back injuries, police officers showed up in his hospital room, Pollard said. Pablito said PNP officials believed Ivler should be guarded because of all the publicity.

Ivler's family maintains that while Ponce's death is tragic, Ivler was involved in a traffic accident, nothing more.

"We've lost a lot of sleep," Pollard said. "How do you handle the emotions of death and fear of your own son's security and safety, and deal with the police?"

Added Ivler: "Everything just got put on hold for a court date, and then God knows what is going to happen

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Cruise lines develop trips and itineraries to appeal to all types of people, and there are more than a thousand cruise destinations around the world. Cruises are perfect for singles, families with kids, people who have special needs, and more.

All you have to do to gain valuable access to this information is sign up for Vacations To Go's free weekly newsletter at www.VacationsToGo.com. Once you've found the discounted cruise you want, simply call or e-mail a cruise specialist and you'll enjoy a great vacation while saving a bundle.

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