Early exposure to traffic pollution may affect lungs later
INFANTS exposed to higher levels of vehicular air pollution more often have problems later on in the small airways near the edges of their lungs, according to a new study.
Star Trek at 50: Boldly going on… and on
LOS ANGELES — It launched with a mission of just five years “to boldly go where no man has gone before” but half a century later Star Trek is a multi-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon adored by fans the world over.
Google ads take aim at people on the move
GOOGLE on Tuesday unveiled redesigned ad products aimed at catching eyes on mobile devices and enticing people with nearby offerings at just the right moments.
Heavyweight champ David Haye takes jab at meat industry for PETA
MANILA — Heavyweight boxing champion David Haye stars in a PETA Asia campaign promoting “the knockout power of vegan meals”, the region’s People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group said in a press release.
Drugs and dung a bad mix for climate
PARIS — Scientists have discovered a potential threat to Earth’s climate lurking in a dark and smelly place: the dung of cattle treated with antibiotics, a study said Wednesday.
Time travel: Silay’s Hofileña Heritage House
Text and photos by Lourdes O. Pilar,
Senior Research Assistant
Silay City was once called the “Paris of Negros” — it was the center of the province’s affluence in the late 19th century. One can revisit that era by visiting Silay City’s 29 ancestral residences, including the Hofileña Heritage House, more formally known as the Manuel Severino Hofileña Heritage House, which was built in 1934.
Uptick in colon cancer rates among people under 50
LOS ANGELES — Colon cancer among people under 50 is on the rise, and tumors are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, according to research presented on Tuesday.
Have you watched the news this decade?
By Richard Roeper
EVEN when Money Monster bends credulity to the tip of the tip of the breaking point, it’s an entertaining ride, reminiscent of tick-tick-tick thrillers such as Dog Day Afternoon, Ransom and Inside Man — albeit in a lighter mode.
Your weekend guide (May 27, 2016)
EXHIBITS
Known for transforming views of familiar landscapes into astonishing epiphanies, artist Zean Cabangis showcases his trademarked works in collage, photography, acrylic paint, and emulsion transfers techniques in the exhibit titled Loom, on view at the Main Gallery, The Big Room, and Inner Room of Art Informal in Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City.
Smart gets smarter with values
Ads & Ends
Nanette Franco-Diyco
It’s heartening that numerous people, young and old, have been passionately involved in the recent elections — some leaps and bounds more than others.