A couple of days ago I read an article that suggested that investors should move to cash for the next seven years, as equity market valuations are purportedly too high. I agree that valuations are indeed quite stretched in some pockets of the market, but not everything is expensive. Moving one’s wealth to cash, which basically generates no returns at all in today’s environment, is a...
Dark Shadows 1970 – 2012: Reboots Don't HAVE To Suck, Mr. Burton! – San Diego Reader
The trailer for the upcoming Johnny Depp/Tim Burton reboot of the ’60s/’70s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows is finally out (see Matthew Lickona’s Big Screen blog post today for a look-see). I don’t know WHAT to make of the trailer: attempting to kill Barnabas with a disco ball?! I love the colors, and the trailer LOOKS great, at least the first minute or so. The rest is...
The Arena elevates viewing to a new level – business.inquirer.net
EDGAR Tejerero, SVP of West Avenue Theatres Corp., stands in front of the eye-shaped facade of the soon-to-open Mall of Asia Arena. PHOTO BY ANDREW TADALANThis June, the newest attraction on the block will open its doors (and “eyes”) to the public.The Mall of Asia Arena, touted to become the country’s premier events venue, will host world-class entertainment and sporting events. ADVERTISEMENT...
Cash-crop condominiums – opinion.inquirer.net
When we tell the stories of our wealthiest men, we tend to tell the stories that are of no consequence: We repeat their names, which have generally remained constant for most of recent memory; we futilely recite the numbers of their net worth; and we mythologize the secrets to their success.These stories are of no consequence for the simple fact that we are telling ourselves things that we either...
The Arena elevates viewing to a new level – INQUIRER.net
EDGAR Tejerero, SVP of West Avenue Theatres Corp., stands in front of the eye-shaped facade of the soon-to-open Mall of Asia Arena. PHOTO BY ANDREW TADALANThis June, the newest attraction on the block will open its doors (and “eyes”) to the public.The Mall of Asia Arena, touted to become the country’s premier events venue, will host world-class entertainment and sporting events. ADVERTISEMENT...
Man who refused to wear mask on MRT arrested for allegedly flouting Covid-19 safe distancing measures – STOMP
Yuen SinThe Straits TimesMay 9, 2021A 39-year-old man who refused to wear a mask while on the MRT train was arrested by the police on Sunday (May 9) for allegedly causing public nuisance and flouting safe distancing measures.In a video circulating on social media, the man can be seen telling fellow commuters loudly: “I’m very religious… I hate seeing uncles, granddads with...
SEC approves merger of SM Prime, SM Land – business.inquirer.net
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the merger of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) and privately held SM Land Inc. The emerging entity will become Southeast Asia’s largest real estate firm.With the union of the property units of taipan Henry Sy, several unlisted assets under SM Land, such as 40 hectares of Pico de Loro leisure estate in Hamilo Coast and the 60-hectare land on which...
Basketball news 2022: NBL year in review, biggest feuds, best dunks – Code
It’s the silly season, so let’s take a lighthearted look at the year that was in the NBL. Who’s off the Christmas card list and who was naughty and nice?It’s the festive season, so Crosscourt has taken a look at who has been naughty and nice in the NBL.From dunk of the year to the league personalities who aren’t exactly on each other’s Christmas card list, here’s a fun...
Many animals use venom to overpower their victims – The Indian Express
Many creatures, while hunting, simply ambush or attack their victims head-on, and then bite or suffocate or constrict them to death, in one-to-one (or in some cases many-to-one) combat. But there are an appalling number out there who take to sneaky, dastardly tactics: they’ll dart out, bite or sting and run away and then gleefully watch, as their victims struggle, stagger, twitch, scream in...
Tucker puts on show in crucial United victory over Taipans – The Inner Sanctum
The Inner Sanctum The new ball game in Australian sports journalism Image: @MelbUnited -Twitter In front of a blockbuster, sold-out crowd Melbourne United put on a show in the open air match that had implications for two teams hungry for victory, Melbourne United did enough to seal victory, keeping them in the playoff race for the top six.United had a strong start to the first quarter, pushing...
