Jollibee Opens Houston, Texas Branch (Video)

Jollibee has opened its newest branch in the southern part of US. The latest Jollibee store had its soft opening on Friday, September 13, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

Reports say that thousands of Filipinos lined as early as 5 a.m. to get a taste of the all-time Jollibee favorites that include Chicken Joy, Jolly Spaghetti and among others.

The Jollibee Houston branch will have its grand opening on September 22.



Other Jollibee international branches can be found in Vietnam, Brunei, Jeddah, Qatar, Hong Kong, Kuwait and Singapore. Jollibee group operates several brands like Jollibee, Red Ribbon, Chow King and Yonghe King.

To our Pinoy friends in Houston, Texas have you visited the newest Jollibee branch in your area?

Ashley Labor Day Sales 2013: Furniture and Mattress Deals

The Ashley Furniture Homestore's Labor Day Sales 2013 is on its final days, according to its official newsletter today, August 31, 2013. The sales event started last August 21st and will end on September 9.

Discounts for Ashley's 2013 Labor Day Sales reportedly go as high as 20%.

Among the best deals include select furnitures for the living room, dining room and bedroom.

Shoppers can also get discounts on several branded mattresses and accessories.

Below are some of the best deals at the 2013 Ashley Labor Day Sales.

• Martini Studio Panel Bed
• Kickoff - Mocha Reclining Sofa
• Alliston 2-piece sectional
• Simmons Beautyrest World Class Mattress
• Alice Cove Queen Mattress
• Ashley Sleep Memory Foam Pillows

Walmart Labor Day Sales 2013: Online Specials on Electronic Items

The 2013 Labor Day Sales of Walmart, Lowe's and Macy's are the most anticipated offerings by online shoppers.

Walmart Labor Day Sales for this year features online specials on favorite item categories that include electronics, outdoor, home and apparel items.

Below are the items on sale during Walmart's Labor Day Online Special.

• Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N8013-EA16ARB with WiFi 10.1" Touchscreen Tablet PC Featuring Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System with S Pen, Refurbished, Deep Grey or White
Online Discounted Price: $279.00 List Price: $399.99 You Save: $120.99 (30%)

• VIZIO 60" Class LED 1080p 120Hz SMART HDTV (1.94" ultra-slim), E601i-A3
Online Special Price: $888.00 List Price: $998.00 You Save: $110.00 (11%)

• Igloo 3.2 cu. ft. Refrigerator and Freezer
$99.00 List Price:$119.00 You save: $20.00(17%)

• Dyson DC40 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum, DC40AN
$329.00 List Price:$599.00 You save: $270.00(45%)

• Sceptre 40 Class (38.5" viewable) LCD 1080p 60Hz HDTV, X409BV-FHD
Discounted Amount: $259.00 List Price: $399.99 You Save: $140.99 (35%)

Walmart Memorial Day Sales 2013 Kicks off Summer With Online Specials

Walmart Memorial Day Sales 2013
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The 2013 Memorial Day celebration is less than a week now. This holiday is one of the most awaited day for bargain hunters as several major retailers like Walmart, Sears, and Best Buy among others offers big sales discounts.

Memorial Day Sales 2013 at Walmart will kick off its Summer offering with online specials. US will be celebrating Memorial day on Monday, May 27.

Giant Rubber Duck Floats in Hong Kong Harbor

Giant Rubber Duck
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A giant yellow rubber duck started floating in the busy Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong on Thursday, May 4, 2013. The free public art will be on display at the harbor until June 9.

When inflated, the giant rubber duck reportedly reaches a height of 16.5 meters (54 feet). It was designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

The giant art display was a welcome addition in the Hong Kong harbor and has attracted thousands of visitors in the area. It added a good view alongside the city skyline.

This giant rubber duck has floated in several cities around the world. It was previously displayed in the waters of Osaka, Sydney, Sao Paolo and Amsterdam.

McDonald's All-Day Breakfast? 'Possible' Says CEO

McDonald's all-day breakfast? Are you ready for it? Let your voice be heard by answering the poll below.


McDonald's All-Day Breakfast?
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McDonald's fans who wakes up beyond breakfast time may soon enjoy the world’s largest restaurant chain's pancake, hash brown, sausage and more of its early day menu.

Rare Nickel: $3.1M Bid for a 1913 Nickel in Chicago Auction

Rare Nickel $3.1M
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You may be keeping a rare coin in one of your old wallets. Better check it out for it may end up selling in millions of dollars.

A 1913 US nickel was sold for over $3.1 million (including all other charges) during a rare coin and currency auction in Schaumburg, Chicago On Thursday, April 25, 2013. Two men, from Lexington, Kentucky and Panama City,Florida, partnered and won the bidding.

McDonald's 14-Year-Old Hamburger: David Whipple of Utah Preserves Burger

McDonald's hamburger lasts for 14-years
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Would you ever keep a burger for 14-years?

A 14-year-old hamburger from McDonald's was reportedly preserved by a Utah resident and is still pretty much unchanged.

David Whipple reportedly bought the burger last July 7, 1999 as indicated on the receipt that is still with him. The burger was intended for an enzymes experiment by Whipple and his friends.

Whipple showed the 14-year -old burger to the TV show, "The Doctors." It is still mold-free and only the pickle was affected by time.

Quantum of the Seas: Latest Royal Caribbean Ships Offers Unique Amenities (Video)

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Luxury ships are being more creative to keep up with the growing competition. Marketing strategists of cruise ships are thinking of unique features to attract travellers to sustain their business.

Quantum of the Seas, the latest ship unveiled by the Royal Caribbean International on Tuesday, is providing several new amenities for its customers when it becomes available in 2014. The ship will have 10 decks with a registered gross weight of 167,800 tons. It can carry around 4,180 guests in 2,090 staterooms.



Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. explained that "This new generation of ships gave us an opportunity to make another leap in vessel design. Innovation has always been part of our DNA and we have taken advantage of all that creativity to design Quantum cruising."

Among the many new attractions of Quantum of the Seas include North Star sky diving, virtual balcony, bumper cars, roller skating and a circus with flying trapeze.

North Star is a jewel-shaped capsule that allows 14 passengers to have a clear view of the sea at about 300 feet above the sea.

The virtual balcony will have an 80-inch LED screen that can stream everything outside the ship.

Quantum class ships will be based out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, N.J.

6-year-old pageant millionaire, Isabella Barrett (Video)

6-year-old pageant millionaire, Isabella Barrett
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This little child is very lucky to have a luxurious lifestyle and getting pampered almost anywhere. Or maybe, her parents are spoiling her too much?

Isabella Barrett is a 6-year-old pageant millionaire with her own signature make-up and jewelry.

A former Toddlers and Tiaras star, Barrett now lives a controversial pageant lifestyle.

According to Barrett, she is "a superstar, I have my own jewelry line and I just love being the boss. I never lose at anything and almost every pageant I enter, I win. But what I love more than anything is shoes. I have over 60 pairs."

Susanna Barrett, Isabella's mother, was very supportive of her daughter's desires. Mommy Barrett explained that "You see what happens to these child stars like Britney Spears and I certainly do not want that happening to my daughter. But she does like nice things, so we do treat her."

Isabella's mother revealed that "She can go a little crazy though and once ordered $2,200 worth of food. It's never cheeseburgers and fries, always the most expensive like filet mignon and lobster.. I know it seems pompous, but to us it's just funny and part of her personality."

Below is a Youtube video of Isabella Barrett, the 6-year-old pageant millionaire.

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Disneyland Space Mountain closed indefinitely due to safety issue

Space Mountain was closed over the weekend as California state regulators raised concerns on employee safety.

Disneyland was forced to voluntarily shutdown its famous roller coaster ride after receiving citations on Friday, April 12, 2013.

The theme park also suspended operations of Matterhorn Bobsleds and Soarin' Over California while it conducts its own review of employee safety protocols.

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued the citations on Disneyland due to a November incident. A worker was reportedly injured while conducting a maintenance of the Space Mountain exterior.

In a statement issued by Disneyland Resorts spokeswoman Suzi Brown, she explained that the company, "constantly strive to maintain a safe work environment for our cast members and contractors — and we are reviewing certain protocols."

The citations indicated that "Disneyland Resort failed to have approved anchorages or approved tie-backs for contract employees to attach to when performing scheduled exterior building maintenance."

Matterhorn reopened on Sunday but the other two rides remained closed indefinitely.