| OFW mother and daughter in UAE freed, seek help with repatriation A mother and her daughter, both Filipino domestic workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who have recently finished serving their sentences for abandoning their "abusive" employer, are now seeking the assistance of the Philippine Embassy there for their repatriation. gmanews.tv |
Meet the Boss: Diamond Foods CEO Michael Mendes On the small farm in Oakdale where Michael Mendes grew up, there was a little walnut orchard. He didn't know it then, but his future was written in those tree leaves. Today, the 47-year-old son of Azorean immigrants is the CEO of Diamond Foods, the snack-... Diamond Foods - Tree - Business - Diamond - Jewelry sfgate.com |
The Knot Inc. Launches WeddingChannel.com Deals NEW YORK----The Knot Inc. , the leading lifestage media company, today announced the launch of WeddingChannel.com Deals , a Groupon-like group-buying program bringing exclusive national and local wedding deals to brides on TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, the top two wedding planning websites hosting the largest online community of brides. biz.yahoo.com |
Wife of Army's first blind active-duty officer tells their story in new book Scott Smiley grew up in the Tri-Cities, graduated from high school here, met his wife here. topix.com |
South Africa: Ex-official of Charity Charged Over Uncut Diamonds The South African man to whom the supermodel Naomi Campbell testified she gave diamonds has been charged for violating the Diamonds Act of 1956, under which it is illegal to possess uncut diamonds. nytimes.com |