Miss Universe 2007

Last May 28, 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant was held at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. Out of the 77 delegates, Miss Riyo Mori of Japan emerged as the winner. The pageant was hosted by Vanessa Minnillo and Mario Lopez. The top 15 includes Miss Venezuela, Thailand, Denmark, Nicaragua, Angola, Slovenia, USA, Brazil, India, Mexico, Japan, Ukraine, Tanzania, Korea and Czech Republic. Fourth Runner Up goes to USA, third Runner Up is Miss Korea, Second Runner Up for Miss Venezuela and First Runner Up is Miss Brazil. Miss Philippines was Miss Photogenic and Miss China was awarded as Miss Congeniality.

The MISS UNIVERSE® 2007 prize package includes:
Official Miss UNIVERSE Mikimoto pearl tiara;
2 Year Scholarship from The NY Film Academy in NYC;
custom designed wardrobe by Tadashi;
National and International multi-media advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear;
Swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand;
Shoe wardrobe from Nina;
A Ritmo Mundo Jumbo Jet Mystery Dial time piece;
Year-long supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems;
Membership to Gravity Fitness and papering at John Barrett Salon;
Fashion Portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha;
Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko;
New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses;
professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization and Trump Model Management; and a personal appearance wardrobe.

• Design by Mikimoto. The official jewelry sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization.
• Kept by the Miss Universe Organization to be used in the crowning of the new Miss Universe every year
• Valued at $250,000
• 800 diamonds, almost 18 carats.
• 120 pearls South Sea and Akoya pearls, ranging in size from 3.0 - 18 mm
• Design depicts the phoenix rising, which signifies status, power and beauty
• The Crown was designed specifically for the pageant on Mikimoto Pearl Island in Japan, Mikimoto crown and tiara first used for Miss Universe 2002

Spam messages on your emails

Unwanted messages are flooding our mail boxes..but studies shows that Internet users are being used to this and therefore not complaining about spam.
Thirty-seven percent of U.S. e-mail users say they are getting more junk in their personal e-mail accounts, and 29 percent see an increase in their work accounts. About half say they have not noticed a change. Meanwhile, 28 percent of Internet users now say that spam is not a problem at all, up from 16 percent in June 2003.
They said that spam emails have been a part of the online life, so people feel that they should just stop complaining about it and move on, even though they still get annoyed. Most complains were from users who get spam emails with pornography.
Some user have been wise by blocking spam with software filters and using techniques for making their e-mail addresses more difficult for spammers to find.

Blood pressure rising with global temperature

It was reported that almost 1 billion people have high blood pressure worldwide and this number is still increasing. Heart disease and hypertension has been some of the killers of over millions of people every year. Doctors have been warning us to have a healthy diet and regular exercise to lessen stress. Patients seldom notice symptoms until organs already have been damaged. Normal blood pressure is measured at less than 120 over 80. Anyone can get high blood pressure, a level of 140 over 90 or more. But being overweight and inactive, and eating too much salt, all increase the risk. So does getting older. Be more aware.

Tornado hit Kansas

A 1.5-mile-wide Category F-5 enhanced tornado, that hit Kansas last Friday night was the most powerful to hit the U.S. in eight years. It has destroyed almost 95% of the town and death toll reached to 10 as of Monday. There was a 20-minute warning so residents still got the time to to take shelter in storm cellars and basements.

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The "Babel" sickness

Reports from Tokyo Japan claimed that viewers of the movie "Babel" experienced nausea and headache. Extreme sounds and lighting was said to be the cause of this sickness.

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Spiderman's web reaches blockbuster

(LOS ANGELES) — "Spider-Man 3" cast a worldwide web with a blockbuster first day, hauling in $29.15 million in 16 overseas markets and beating the debuts of the previous two "Spider-Man" flicks in each locale.

The film had the best opening day ever Tuesday in some countries, including France, Italy, South Korea and Hong Kong, distributor Sony Pictures said.

"Spider-Man 3" opens over the next couple of days in dozens of other countries, including the United States on Friday.

"`Spider-Man' is a worldwide franchise, and the thing we're most excited about is that in two pretty completely separate parts of the world we've gotten off to a great start," Jeff Blake, Sony vice chairman, said Wednesday. "We certainly hope for the same in North America."

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