Penelope Cruz is Esquire's "sexiest woman alive."
Cruz is the 11th woman to be given the title by the magazine. Previous honorees include Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Rihanna, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson.
The "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and "Vanilla Sky" actress tells Esquire that she had "an attraction to drama" in her teens and 20s but "could not be less interested now."
Cruz is keeping quiet about her personal life. She declined to comment to the magazine about her actor husband, Javier Bardem, as well as their two children. She says, "That is for us."
The actress will next be seen in the Spanish-language film "Ma Ma" and in "Grimsby" with Sacha Baron Cohen.
The November issue of Esquire will be on newsstands Oct. 21.
An enormous storm in the Western Pacific rapidly strengthened overnight into the year's most powerful super typhoon.
Super Typhoon
Vongfong reached sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) this morning
(Oct. 7), with gusts of up to 190 mph (306 km/h), according to the U.S
Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.Satellite estimates from the Japan Meteorological Agency suggest the massive storm's central pressure dropped to 905 millibars, making it the most intense storm of any kind this year, according to The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang blog. (The average sea level pressure is 1,013 millibars. Typically, storms with a big pressure gradient, or difference in pressure, have stronger winds.)
Vongfong is the fifth super typhoon to threaten the Pacific this year. There were also five super typhoons in 2012 and five in 2013, including the deadly Super Typhoon Haiyan, which was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded. Late July through October is peak typhoon season in the Western Pacific.
Super Typhoon Vongfong is currently a Category 4 tropical cyclone but could grow into an even more powerful Category 5 storm by Wednesday as it lumbers over warm water, which will fuel its powerful spin. In the Western Pacific, tropical storms become super typhoons when their winds top 150 mph (241 km/h). Super typhoons are equivalent to Category 4 or 5 hurricanes.
Vongfong is expected to sharply turn and head north by Thursday, weakening before it nears Japan, according to current forecasts. The storm is following a similar track to Typhoon Phanfone, which lashed central and eastern Japan with fierce winds and torrential rain last week.
The National University Bulldogs ended their 44-year
UAAP Finals drought as they overcame a twice-to-win disadvantage by
beating the Ateneo Blue Eagles 65-63 in their second Final Four game,
Wednesday afternoon at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Gelo Alolino scored the game’s final five points as they remained perfect against the Blue Eagles in four meetings this season.
Ateneo had one last shot at winning the game or forcing overtime in the last play but, as always, NU's defense held when it mattered most as Alfred Aroga blocked a layup attempt from Kiefer Ravena.
The ball stayed loose as the buzzer sounded. The Bulldogs and their legions of fans exploded in celebration soon after. Gelo Alolino scored the game’s final five points as they remained perfect against the Blue Eagles in four meetings this season.
Ateneo had one last shot at winning the game or forcing overtime in the last play but, as always, NU's defense held when it mattered most as Alfred Aroga blocked a layup attempt from Kiefer Ravena.
All season long, the question for NU was who would take over when push came to shove. Without their star Rayray Parks, UAAP pundits were doubtful if they could win close games without a closer. In their breakthrough win, a new closer emerged for the hungry Bulldogs.
Down 63-60, Alolino stepped back after a pick-and-roll play to drill a cold-blooded three point shot.
He faced NU’s crowd and shook his head as if to say ‘I’m here, don’t look for who’s not.” Ateneo came up empty in their next two possessions as all they managed to put up were two difficult jumpers from Kiefer Ravena.
Alolino swung the tide to NU’s favor as he sank two free throws after being fouled by Nico Elorde with nine seconds left in the game.
During the timeout, the electricity in the arena fluctuated causing some of the lights to stay off. The two teams decided to wait out for the arena lights to warm up again before proceeding with the final play.
Aroga led the Bulldogs with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. Alolino added 12 points and five rebounds.
Chris Newsome ended his UAAP career with 22 points on 10 of 15 shooting from the field. Ravena added 18 points but he struggled from the field once again as he only made 25% of his 24 shots.
After a tight first quarter for both teams, it was NU that grabbed a 12-8 advantage.
The Bulldogs built a double-digit lead at 23-13 early into the second quarter, an advantage that has seemed inevitable in all their games against Ateneo. This time, however, the Blue Eagles quickly fought back thanks to the shooting of Newsome.
A buzzer-beating triple from the graduating forward sliced their deficit down to five points, 32-27, at the half.
Newsome led all scorers after the first 20 minutes with 15 points on an efficient 7 of 9 shooting from the field. Ravena added five points for Ateneo but he struggled, making only 2 of 10 field goal attempts.
Aroga led the Bulldogs’ charge with eight points at the half as he attacked relentlessly. Troy Rosario added six to their case.
NU outrebounded Ateneo 24-15 in the first quarter. The Bulldogs’ bench also outperformed the Blue Eagles as they scored 17 points against only three points for Ateneo.
The Blue Eagles finally got their offense going in the third quarter as they connected on three triples. Von Pessumal scored Ateneo’s last five points of the penultimate quarter to give the blue and white a 47-46 lead heading into the fourth.
The Main Man: Alolino changed the outcome of the game with two fearless attacks; one was a three point shot and the other resulting to two free throws.
Honorable Mention: Aroga was a rock on defense once again, helping the Bulldogs outrebound the Eagles, 45-31.
Game Turning Point: Ateneo went to their bread and butter play in the last possession. Ravena was able to shake off his initial defender but Aroga met him on the paint to block the King Eagle’s game-tying attempt.
They Said It:
NU head coach Eric Altamirano: It was favorable for us kasi defense naman kami. Napahinga sila e. It was like starting from scratch. Natuyuan sila ng pawis. We knew where they were going to go and we stopped it so I thank Alfred Aroga again for saving us again.
Gelo Alolino: Sinabi ni coach kanina sa floor “You’re the best point guard of the season. You’re our leader.” Happy ako na na-lead ko yung team sa finals pero team effort kami throughout.
The scores:
NU 65: Aroga 14, Alolino 12, Khobuntin 11, Rosario 9, Javelona 8, Neypes 4, Diputado 3, Alejandro 2, Perez 2, Betayene 0, Atangan 0.
Ateneo 63: Newsome 22, Ravena 18, Elorde 8, Pessumal 8, Babilonia 4, V. Tolentino 2, Gotladera 1, Capacio 0, A. Tolentino 0, Apacible 0.
Quarters: 8-12, 32-27, 46-47, 65-63.
Tropical storm “Mario” slowed down but has maintained its strength while moving over the Luzon Strait, the state weather bureau said.
In its 11 pm update, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said “Mario” maintained its maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour. Its center, as of 10 pm Friday, was spotted 91 kilometers northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos norte.
“Mario” is moving slow at 17 kilometers per hour and is forecast to be near Southern Taiwan on Saturday night, and completely outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday evening.
Public storm warning signals remain in the following areas:
Signal number 2:
Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands, Batanes Group of Islands, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte
Signal number 1:
Cagayan, Kalinga, Abra and Ilocos Sur
As "Mario" moves, several areas have been placed under state of calamity as tropical storm "Mario" pounds parts of Luzon.
Officials have declared a state of calamity
in Cainta, Rizal and Dagupan, Pangasinan; and in Marikina City where
heavy flooding has been reported.
Class suspensions for Saturday:
Two dams are above spilling level as of
4:00 pm, according to Manila Water. Ipo dam water level at Norzagaray,
Bulacan is at least 1.73 meters above spilling level while La Mesa dam
water level in Quezon City is above spilling level of 80.15 meters.
"Ang La Mesa Dam ay walang gates tulad ng
Angat at Ipo na pwedeng buksan kung puno na. Kusa itong umaapaw sa lebel
na 80.15m," Manila Water said.
Meanwhile, rainfall warning has been lowered in Metro Manila, said Pagasa.
In its 9 pm update, the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued the highest rainfall warning for Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Tarlac.
Orange rainfall warning (flooding is threatening) over Bataan while the lowest rainfall warning (Yellow warning) is up for Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, and Pampanga.
In its 9 pm update, the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued the highest rainfall warning for Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Tarlac.
Orange rainfall warning (flooding is threatening) over Bataan while the lowest rainfall warning (Yellow warning) is up for Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, and Pampanga.
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country, it is at the heart of the Île-de-France region, also known as the région parisienne ("Paris Region" in English). Within its administrative limits largely unchanged since 1860 (the 20 arrondissements), the city of Paris has a population of 2,249,975 inhabitants (January 2011), but its metropolitan area is one of the largest population centres in Europe, with 12,292,895 inhabitants at the January 2011 census.
Archeological evidence shows that the site of Paris has been occupied by man since between 9800 and 7500 BC. In the 3rd century BC, it became the site of a town of a Celtic people called the Parisii, for whom the modern city is named. In the 1st century BC, it was conquered by the Romans and became a Gallo-Roman garrison town called Lutetia. It was Christianised in the 3rd century and became the capital of Clovis the Frank in the 5th century. In 987, under King Hugh Capet, it became the capital of France.
In the 12th century, Paris was the largest city in the western world, a prosperous trading center, the home of the University of Paris, one of the most influential centers of learning in Europe; and the birthplace of the style that later became known as Gothic architecture. In the eighteenth century, it was the center stage for many important events in French history, including the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, and an important center of commerce, fashion, science, and the arts, a position it still holds today.
Paris has one of the largest GDPs in the world, €607 billion (US$845 billion) in 2011, and is one of the world's leading tourist destinations. In 2013-2014, it received an estimated 15.57 million international overnight visitors, making it the third most popular destination for international travelers, after London and Bangkok. The Paris Region hosts the world headquarters of 30 of the Fortune Global 500 companies in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest dedicated business district in Europe.
Paris is the home of the Louvre, the most visited art museum in the world, with outstanding collections of European and ancient art; the Musée d'Orsay, devoted to 19th century French art, including the works of the French impressionists; the Centre Georges Pompidou, a museum of international modern art, and the Musée du quai Branly, a new museum devoted to the arts and cultures of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania; and many other notable art museums and galleries. It also is the home of several masterpieces of Gothic architecture, most notably the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Paris (12th century) and Sainte-Chapelle (13th century). Other notable and much-visited landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution; the Sacré-Cœur Basilica on Montmartre, a Neo-Byzantine style church built between 1875 and 1919; and Les Invalides, a 17th-century hospital and chapel built for disabled soldiers, where the tomb of Napoleon is located.
Paris is a global hub of fashion, noted for its haute couture tailoring, its high-end boutiques, and the twice-yearly Paris Fashion Week. It is world renowned for its haute cuisine, attracting many of the world's leading chefs. Many of France's most prestigious universities and Grandes Écoles are in Paris or its suburbs, and France's major newspapers Le Monde, Le Figaro, Libération are based in the city, and Le Parisien in Saint-Ouen near Paris.
Paris is home to the association football club Paris Saint-Germain FC and the rugby union club Stade Français. The 80,000-seat Stade de France, built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, is located in Saint-Denis. Paris hosts the annual French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament on the red clay of Roland Garros. Paris played host to the 1900 and 1924 Summer Olympics, the 1938 and 1998 FIFA World Cup, and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The city is a major rail, highway, and air-transport hub, served by the two international airports Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly. Opened in 1900, the city's subway system, the Paris Métro, serves 5.23 million passengers daily. Paris is the hub of the national road network, and is surrounded by three orbital roads: the Boulevard Périphérique, the A86 motorway, and the Francilienne motorway in the outer suburbs.
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