Archive for the ‘ Historic Events ’ Category

Formula One 2010 season kicks off at Sakhir, Bahrain

The 2010 Formula One Season kicks off at Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix, featuring 3 new teams (Lotus, HRT, and Virgin Racing) and the return of the king, Michael Schumacher. It is going to be battle Royale! Can Jenson Button defend his 2009 title and make it two in a row with his new team? Will [ READ MORE ]

Pres. Obama’s Official Portrait: The first ever taken with a Digital Camera

“You’re now gazing at President Barack Obama’s just-released official portrait — the first of a U.S. president ever taken with a digital camera. That means we can peek at the EXIF data — this fine specimen of portraiture was snapped with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II on January 13th, 2009 at 5:38 pm with [ READ MORE ]

HSBC Launches the Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2008-2009

STUDENTS ride the electric jeepney, or e-jeepney, the business plan for which was written by young entrepreneur Bobby Julian in 2005. JUST recently, HSBC launched its Young Entrepreneurs Awards (YEA) 2008-09 at the College of St. Benilde Hotel. Student entrepreneurs from all over Metro Manila universities converged at the venue to take part in this year’s [ READ MORE ]

2009 to Arrive Not a Second Too Soon

“Wait a second. The start of next year will be delayed by circumstances beyond everyone’s control. Time will stand still for one second on New Year’s Eve, as we ring in the New Year on that Wednesday night. As a result, you’ll have an extra second to celebrate because a “Leap Second” will be added to [ READ MORE ]