Miss Universe 2012 Winners

Miss USA, winner of Miss Universe 2012
img src: Miss Universe website

Here are the winners for 2012 Miss Universe held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas:

1. Winner: Miss USA - Olivia Culpo
   Hometown: Cranston, Rhode Island
   Age: 20
2. 1st runner-up: Miss Philippines - Janine Tugonon
   Hometown: Orion
   Age: 23
3. 2nd runner-up: Miss Venezuela - Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero
   Hometown: Sucre
   Age: 21
4. 3rd runner-up: Miss Australia - Renae Ayris
   Hometown: Perth
   Age: 22
5. 4th runner-up: Miss Brazil - Gabriela Markus
   Hometown: Teutonia
   Age: 24

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Pacquiao-Marquez 4 will be their last Face-off?

The eight-division champion, Manny Pacquiao and four-weight division champ, Juan Manuel Marquez both agreed that this fourth bout will be the last in the chapter of their storied rivalry. Marquez said when asked about the possibility of staging a fifth fight against Pacquiao, "I don't think so. Maybe this would be the last fight with Manny."

Pacquiao also agreed with his opponent's answer and was quoted as saying, "I think this is the last fight with him." On the other hand, when he was asked as to why he chose JuanMa over Timothy Bradley, - who defeated him via a controversial split decision - Pacquiao answered that he opted to fight Marquez because he has gotten tired of the Mexican's claim that he never lost a fight against him in all of their bouts. He also confidently said that Marquez would be surprised in their upcoming fight on December 8. "This time, I'll change my style and be more aggressive.", Pacquiao added.

The Pacquiao-Marquez 4 already sold more than 13,000 tickets during the opening weekend of sales, according to Top Rank, and is expected to sell-out come December 8 meeting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. So who do you think will win? Would Pacman finally knock Marquez out or will Marquez get a taste of his longed victory?

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"Man of Steel" New Poster Released

image source: justjarred.com

A new poster to Zack Snyder’s upcoming action adventure “Man of Steel" has recently been released. The image shows Superman in hand-cuffs and held by soldiers in both arms.

The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer, from a story by Goyer & Nolan, based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - published by DC Entertainment. Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters are the film’s executive producers.

“Man of Steel” stars Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, alongside Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Harry Lennix, Michael Kelly, Richard Schiff, and Russell Crowe.

“Man of Steel” is slated for release in the Philippines on June 12, 2013 in IMAX 3D, Digital 3D and regular theaters and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Citibank/TGI Friday's Promo

Enjoy half off deals at your favorite Bistro restaurants as they celebrate 50 stores in 2012. Enjoy your favorite American dishes at half the price for a minimum bill of P2,500 from November 26 to 29, 2012 when you charge your T.G.I.Friday’s bill to your Citibank Credit Card.

Participating Branches:

• Alabang Town Center
• Ayala Cebu
• Abreeza Mall Davao
• Bonifacio High Street
• Robinson's Galleria
• Tomas Morato Rembrandt
• Eastwood
• Glorietta
• Mall of Asia
• Marquee Mall
• Robinson's Ermita
• Trinoma Mall
• Harbor Point Subic

**Terms and conditions apply.

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President Obama wins his Second Term

President Barack Obama has just won his second term as what Fox News projects. The president handily defeated Republican nominee, Gov. Mitt Romney after a historically expensive race. Obama's win in the crucial Ohio State which includes victories in Iowa and Oregon, has put him over the required 270 electoral votes.

Consequently, minutes before Obama was projected the winner, Romney has claimed his first major win of the night with a projected victory in North Carolina. While Obama triumphed earlier with a winning streak in key cities like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Michigan. Florida and Virginia are still too close to call. On the other hand, the House will still be majority Republican, with Democrats maintaining their majority in the Senate.

The Obama victory would likely mark an end to a year-long campaign that saw historic advertisement spending levels with countless rallies and speeches, and three much-watched debates. This will also be the last time his name will appear in the ballot, or so he claims.

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Nicolas Cage for "The Expendables 3"

It has been confirmed. Academy Award-winning actor, Nicolas Cage, will be joining the elite cast of action veterans for another instalment of "The Expendables 3".

One of "The Expendables" lead cast, Sylvester Stallone announced this breaking news in his Facebook page. Cage will provide his "veneer intellectual" to the hunky "Expendables" squad in the third instalment of the action film franchise. Other A-list actors eyed for the said film are "Indiana Jones" actor, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Mickey Rourke. "Hopefully we can realize to Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Mickey Rourke. That is the great mission of the producer. We will continue with the same narrative scheme, the agility and the frenzy, which are inherent to the saga. What will definitely be the last? I cannot guarantee. In principle it would be two deliveries, but the affection of the people encouraged us to work on a third.", says Stallone.

There have been no reports yet as to the role of Nicolas Cage in the upcoming movie, but sources are speculating that he will likely be playing some type of eccentric villain. On the other hand, "The Expendables 2" cast member Chuck Norris has turned down his role and will not be seen in the third film franchise.

Are you excited to see Nicolas Cage in "The Expendables 3"?

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