roses are red...

i was looking for a new banner image for my blog and chance upon this cool .gif

2009 CNN heroes...

brad blauser
http://www.wheelchairsforiraqikids.com/

roy foster
http://www.standown.org/

doc hendley
http://www.winetowater.org/

andrea ivory
http://www.flbreasthealth.com/

betty makoni
http://girlchildnetworkworldwide.org/

philippines' 40 richest...

here are the top 10 richest filipinos:

1. henry sy
2. lucio tan
3. jaime zobel de ayala
4. andrew tan
5. john gokongwei
6. tony tan caktiong
7. eduardo cojuangco jr.
8. enrique razon jr.
9. manuel villar
10. george ty

and the rest of us are poor :(

check out the complete list:
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/86/philippines-billionaires-09_The-Philippines-40-Richest_Rank.html

world's friendliest countries

1. Bahrain
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Thailand
5. Malaysia
6. South Africa
7. Hong Kong
8. Singapore
9. Spain
10. United States

check out the whole story and ranking at:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/30/worlds-friendliest-countries-lifestyle-travel-canada-bahrain-hsbc-chart.html?partner=popstories