Solar Impulse: solar-powered plane waits for weather to improve before taking off

Solar Impulse
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Rain and water puddles on the runway do little to stop most planes from taking off, however the Solar Impulse is not your regular plane as it waits for weather to clear before hitting the skies as reported in international news sites, June 22, 2011.

South American soccer stars can get huge paychecks in Europe

Santos striker Neymar
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Argentina's Sergio Aguero and Javier Pastore, Brazil's Neymar and Chile's Alexis Sanchez are among the top soccer players in Europe’s list of prospects to beef up its roster with transfer fees that could amount to more than$60 million as reported in US sports news, June 18, 2011.

Jose Rizal’s tallest statue to be unveiled on his 150th birth anniversary

A 22-foot statue of Dr. Jose Rizal
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Dr. Jose Rizal's 150^th birth anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, June 19, 2011, which will be marked by the unveiling of the tallest Rizal statue to date, as reported by local news sites, June 18, 2011.

“Egay”: from LPA to tropical depression, says PAGASA



PAGASA
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The low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Mindanao intensified into a tropical depression, code-named "Egay", early Friday, as reported in various local news sites, June 17,2011.

Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks wins 2011 NBA title against LeBron James’ Miami Heat in Game 6

 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks
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Dallas Mavericks proves to all that they are deserving champions despite many doubts as they won the 2011 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat in game 6, as reported in various sports sites, June 13, 2011.

Guinness World Records: Filipino declared world’s shortest man

Junrey Balawing, world's shortest man
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Junrey Balawing, an 18-year old from southern Philippines, was named the world’s shortest man by the Guinness World Records where in officials measured him at 24 and 1/4 inches lying down as reported in various international news sites, June 12, 2011.

Kim Kardashian ditches Kris Humphries’ ring, is the couple headed for splitsville?

Kim Kardashian
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It was reported in various entertainment news sites, June 11, 2011 that, Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim Kardashian seem to have ditched huge engagement ring from Kris Humphries and that the couple is set to be headed to splitsville?

Nowitzki’s Mavericks leads series 3-2, just one win from first NBA title

Dirk Nowitzki
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Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks just need another win to secure first NBA title in 31-years of franchise history and the only things standing in the way are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as reported in various sports sites, June 12, 2011.

Aquino government: “It’s West Philippine Sea” not “South China Sea”

Spratly Islands - West Phil. Sea
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The Aquino government has made it a point to use “West Philippine Sea” against “South China Sea” when referring to the waters west of the Philippines as reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 11, 2011.

Robert Pattinson kissed Twilight co-star Taylor Lautner at the MTV Movie Awards (Video)

Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart

and Robert Pattinson

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As reported by several entertainment news sites as of June 7, 2011, Robert Pattinson, after purportedly telling Kristen Stewart that he didn’t feel like kissing her, ran down the aisle towards Twilight co-star Taylor Lautner and eventually gave him a big kiss at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.

Mark Jackson named as new head coach for Golden State Warriors

Mark Jackson
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Mark Jackson, a 17-year NBA veteran as a player and current TV analyst with no head-coaching experience, was named as new head coach for the Golden State Warriors as reported in various sports news sites, June 7, 2011.