Articles by Jan Dizon
Chris Hemsworth Reveals Dramatic Weight-Loss Transformation For 'In The Heart Of The Sea'
Chris Hemsworth reveals his dramatic weight loss for his role in Ron Howard's upcoming film 'In The Heart Of The Sea.' Hemsworth plays a whaler who was stranded at sea in the 1820's after his ship was attacked by a sperm whale.
For Today Only Get $200 Off A Syber Steam Machine
At $200 off (after mail-in rebate) these Steam Machines from Syber Gaming are among the cheapest you'll come across. But better hurry, this pre-Black Friday deal is only available today.
Stephen Colbert Schools Scientists For Naming Brazilian Spider After The Wrong 'Lord Of The Rings' Character
Stephen Colbert had a bone to pick with the scientists who named a newly discovered cave-dwelling spider in Brazil after 'Lord of The Rings' character, Smeagol -- They should have named it Gollum, 'The Late Show' host said, as it was Gollum who lived in a cave, and not Smeagol.
Ernest Hemingway Memoir 'A Moveable Feast' Becomes Source Of Comfort For Parisians In Wake Of Deadly Attacks
Published posthumously, Ernest Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast" was his love letter to Paris where he spent time as a young man honing his writing skills, soaking in the gifts of the city of light. In the days after the attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, the novel has become a beacon of hope and comfort for Parisians who have been buying paperback editions of the book.
Man With Samurai Sword Walks Into Fifth Avenue Apple Store - Gets Tackled By Police
It was just another day at NYC's Apple Store on Fifth Avenue when a man wielding a samurai sword starting walking and waving it over his head amidst shocked customers. Police were able to tackle the man before anyone was hurt and it was business as usual in the Apple flagship location.
Spotify Loves New Moms And Dads: Gives Employees 6 Months Paid Parental Leave
Spotify just announced its new generous parental leave policy. New moms -- and dads too -- can get up to six months of paid parental leave under the new plan. This is groundbreaking for the company's U.S. offices which is a far cry for the rest of the country which remains the only developed country in the world without paid parental leave benefits.
Seven-Year-Old Boy Donates Piggy Bank Money To Help Clean Up Vandalized Mosque In Texas
A seven-year-old boy in Austin, Texas, donated all of his piggy bank money to a local mosque that was vandalized on Monday. The Islamic Center of Pflugerville was defaced with torn up pages of the Qur'an that had feces smeared on it and on the sidewalk outside the mosque.
Trade, Build And Settle With Catan Board Game - Now At Its Cheapest Ever On Amazon
'Catan' is now available on Amazon for only $38.65 - That's the cheapest popular board game from Klaus Teuber has ever been listed! The Fifth edition of Catan features a revised rule book and standardized tile and card sizes but is still the same board game night favorite that gamers have loved for 20 years.
Why Is Yellowstone National Park Proposing To Kill 1,000 Bison This Winter?
In anticipation of the annual migration of Yellowstone National Park's bison herd into Montana for the winter, park officials are meeting with Native American tribes to formulate a plan to kill at least 1,000 bison to control the population and prevent disease from being spread to local livestock.
Goodbye Mosquito Viruses? Scientists Working On A Safe For Humans 'Mosquito Virus' To Vaccinate Bugs From Carrying Diseases
Australian researchers have discovered a mosquito virus that does not affect humans. The Parramatta River virus could potentially be used as a vaccine to prevent mosquitoes from carrying deadly diseases that killed over one million people worldwide.
Taco Bell To Use Cage-Free Eggs In All Its Restaurants By December 2016
Taco Bell has announced its plans to use only 100-percent cage-free eggs for all 6,000 of its restaurants and affiliates by the end of 2016. Although other companies have also made similar pledges, Taco Bell's implementation date is ahead of its rivals.
First Boy To Be Featured In Moschino Barbie Commercial Is 'Fierce'
Mattel has just released its first Barbie commercial that features a little boy, seen in the ad as playing with the limited edition Moschino Barbie. The Italian high fashion design house - as well as the boys who used to play with their sisters' Barbies - applaud the commercial's bold move to break gender stereotypes.
Transgender Man Shares His Story Of Surprise Pregnancy Mid-Way Through Transitioning
Kayden Coleman got the surprise of his life when he and his husband Elijah found out they were pregnant. Kayden is a transgender who had been taking male hormones for five years when the pregnancy was discovered.
Bully From The Original 'Karate Kid' Spreads Anti-Bullying Message To Students
He may have played a bully in the 1984 movie "The Karate Kid" but in real life, actor Billy Zabka speaks out against bullying. Zabka was the keynote speaker at an Anti-Bullying Day event in Maryland where he spoke to a crowd of 250 martial artists and students.
Father Of Anne Frank Listed As Co-Author Of Diary To Extend Copyright
Swiss foundation Anne Frank Fonds, has listed Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank, as the co-author of her famous diary in an effort of extend the copyright of the work. The foundation, which owns the rights to the diary, has come under fire for what many see as an attempt to undermine copyright laws.
Terrorist Themed 'Supergirl' Episode Replaced In Wake Of Paris Attacks
Out of sensitivity toward the recent events in Paris, CBS has announced plans to shuffle episode of 'Supergirl' and 'NCIS: LA.' The episodes which were originally scheduled to air during Monday night's Prime time programming focused on themes about terrorism which the network deemed inappropriate to air so soon after the attacks.
Utah Judge Reverses Ruling That Takes Away Lesbian Couple's Foster Child
A Utah judge, who initially ordered a foster child be removed from the home of a lesbian couple, has rescinded his order. This follows criticism from LGBT groups over his original decision to have the infant placed in the care of a heterosexual family.
As The World Watches Paris, Beirut Observes Day Of Mourning After Also Suffering Suicide Bombers
As a state of emergency was declared in France following a deadly attack in Paris, Lebanon observed a day of mourning, having suffered attacks as well. On Thursday evening, ISIS suicide bombers detonated at a busy marketplace in south Beirut, leaving as many as 200 injured and 43 dead.
Twitter and Facebook Used To Help Parisians Find Safety And Support Following Fatal Attacks
The online community is coming together to help survivors of the attacks in Paris. The Twitter hashtag #PorteOuverte is directing people to any safe haven for the night, while the Facebook Safety Check tool is helping them contact friends and family to let them know they are safe.
We Don't Know Much About Rey But Here Are Fascinating Facts About 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Leading Lady Daisy Ridley
Details on who Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is are kept tightly sealed. But while we wait for the movie to open on Dec. 18, at least we can get to know the very British actress who plays the first female hero of the Star Wars movies, Daisy Ridley.
Edward Snowden Talks To Students From Canada's Queen's University Via Skype
Edward Snowden was the opening ceremony star of the Queen's University Model United Nations Invitational in Canada last Thursday. The NSA leaker who is currently in Russia spoke to more than 600 attendees through a Skype video link.
Guinness Record Made By Otto The Skateboarding Bulldog [Video]
Otto, an English Bulldog from Peru, has set the Guinness World Record for skateboarding underneath a human tunnel. The special achievement was officially witnessed, verified, and certified on Guinness World Records Day 2015.
Sierra Leone Celebrates Kicking Out Ebola With Rap Song and Catchy Dance
This is one fever you want to catch. Sierra Leonian rapper, Block Jones and the Freetown Uncut Collective, have released a song to celebrate the country being declared Ebola free. 'Bye Bye Ebola' has people and medical workers dancing Azonto on the streets with happy, smiling faces.
This Google Self-Driving Car Just Got Pulled Over By The Cops For Driving Too Slowly
One of Google's self-driving cars just got pulled over by a traffic cop. But who gets the ticket when the driver's seat is empty?
Here's What That Facebook And Happiness Viral Study Gets Wrong
A Danish study has shared that everyone can be happier simply by removing Facebook from their lives. Well, that's not quite true according to some observers.
Daniel Craig Loves Bollywood Films: 'They're Fabulous'
'Spectre' star Daniel Craig thinks Bollywood films are fabulous. The actor spent some time in the Indian subcontinent and says that Hindi movies are what movies are all about.
Muslim Woman Turns Hate Tweets Into Donations To UNICEF
Susan Carland, a prominent academic and half of 'Australia's Muslim Power Couple,' has turned criticism into something positive. She is donating $1 for every hate tweet sent to her and has so far given $1000 to UNICEF.
OzFlix Is the Netflix For Streaming Australian Movies Only
Is the world ready for an all Australian movie streaming service? OzFlix certainly thinks so. The Aussie internet film subscription service is set to launch a major marketing campaign on Australia Day.
Facebook Says More Governments Are Requesting For User Data
In the biannual report issued by Facebook on government requests for private user data, the company reported a surge in the first half of 2015. Up to 60 percent of those requests came from the US.
Don't Call Her Princess: Leia Organa Has A New Title In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
In the 30 years that passed since we last saw Leia Organa, she has apparently been promoted to the rank of General in the Resistance. No more of this 'Princess' nonsense - except from one certain flub from someone apparently close to her.
