A few days ago, Tiki and Ginny Barber set up a divorce. Tracy Lynn Johnson is now known to be the alleged mistress of Tiki Barber. Their marriage lasted for 11 years and his wife is also eight moths pregnant with twins. Traci was just said to be a babysitter, which is why she spends so much time with Tiki. But Tiki had to leave his wife because of this issue.

Reports confirm that Tiki regularly sent gifts to his mistress. On Johnsons 21st birthday she got 21 dozen roses with other lavish gifts. As the affair is out in the open so a vicious custody clash and a brutal divorce can be expected. Barbers also stated that the decision for such a step was painful but they are looking forward good-naturedly to raise their children with love and affection.

Last Thursday, Mahealani Mika Hirao-Solem bagged the title Miss Aloha Hula on the 47th Merrie Monarch Festival with 1,082 points and was recognized for her astounding confidence and gracefulness on stage.

Hirao-Solem of Oahu’s Hula Halau O Kamuela was also given citations for her beautiful costume and praise-worthy smile during her performance, Kaleleonalani He Inoa for her kahiko and Haahea Kaimana Hila for her auana under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Kauionalani Kamanao & Kunewa

Garnering a total of 1,074 points, Taysha-Lei Kapuauiokalehuamamomaeole De Sa of Halau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua got the second place under the direction of Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho with her performance, He Laau O Ka Wa Kahiko for her kahiko and Ko Olioli I Ka Ulu Kukui O Lanikaula for her auana.

Finishing third was Mahina Macfarlane of Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae underthe tutelage of Na Kumu Hula Tracie & Keawe Lopes. She performed Hanohano Nuuanu I Ke Kawelu for her kahiko and Lei Pua Keniken for her auana which caused her 1,073 points and the third spot in the competition.

Getting the fourth place with 1,069 points was Oralani Koa of Halau Kealaokamaile under the guidance of Kumu Hula Kealii Reichel, performing Kuu Lei Awapuhi for her kahiko and I Waikapu Ke Aloha for her auana. She was also given the Hawaiian language award

Fifth place was Ashlyn Aulani Tavares of Halau Hula O Kahikilaulani who was under the guidance of the late Kumu Hula Rae K. Fonseca, who recently died suddenly last month. She performed Kaiulani for her kahiko and Kinoiki Kekaulike for her aunana. Judges awarded her 1,060 points.

Albeit the unfavorable weather in Hilo, thirteen contestants still took the stage on the first of three nights of hula competition, performing hula kahiko, hula auana and oli (chanting).

The stage was designed with two huge lauhala hats which were positioned overlooking the stage which symbolized as a tribute to George Naope and Dottie Thompson who spearheaded the revival of hula as an art through a festival, which is commonly known nowadays as, the Merrie Monarch Festival.

Cherissa Kane,the outgoing Miss Aloha Hula, also performed her final performance before handing the title over to the next hula champion.

The competition still continues Friday and Saturday nights at Edith Kanakaole Stadium.

Live coverage can be seen on TV channel KFVE-5. Sorry for the fans but tickets are now sold out for the said event.

Here’s the 47th annual Merrie Monarch Festival Schedule:

FRIDAY, APRIL 9

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — Hawaiian entertainment at Imiloa Astronomy Center

11 a.m. — Navy Greeting, Merahi, Tiffany Dela Cruz, Hilo Pier 1

11 a.m. — Kou Lima Nani E, kumu Iwalani Kalima, Civic Auditorium

Noon — Nae Mamo O Kaleinani, kumu Seiko Kaleinaniikawekiu Okamoto, at Naniloa Volcanoes Resort

1 p.m. — Haelau Haa Kea O Akalae, kumu Paul Neves, at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

* Group Hula Kahiko -Competition at the Edith Kanakaole Multipurpose Stadium

6 p.m. — Entrance of Royal Court

6:15 p.m. — National Anthem and Hawaii Ponoi by Karena Asejo

6:20 p.m. — Pule by Father George De Costa

6:25 p.m. — Introduction of judges

6:30 p.m. — Hula Kahiko Competition

SATURDAY, APRIL 10

10:30 a.m. — Royal Parade through downtown Hilo

Noon — Merahi, Tiffany Dela Cruz, at the Civic

* Group Hula Auana -Competition at Edith Kanakaole Multipurpose Stadium

6 p.m. — Entrance of Royal Court

6:15 p.m. — National Anthem and Hawaii Ponoi by Karena Asejo

6:20 p.m. — Pule by Father George De Costa

6:25 p.m. — Introduction of judges

6:30 p.m. — Hula Auana Competition, followed by presentation of awards

Xbox game Gears of War 3 ‘s release date have been announced. The release date has been revealed earlier than what Microsoft and Epic Games planned. The existence of Gears of War 3 as well as its release date has been acknowledged on Xbox Live Spotlight (shown in the picture below).

In Gears of War 3, the Locusts will be having an upgrade, a tentacle-like appendage that can extend to the players’ cover spots. To balance things out, Delta Squad COG members will be having explosives that can travel underground to the enemies’ positions.

Heavy-duty mech suits will also be available for COG members that offer both protection and destruction on the battlefield.

Unlike the first two Gears of War, Gears of War 3 will be set during the summer which may host underwater levels.

With the announcements made, all we can do is to wait for another great title to come out.

UPS jobs and careers are now available as the United Parcel Service announced that they will hire 25,000 employees, with an income approximately $70,000 per year as a UPS driver. This is an opportunity that unemployed people shouldn’t miss, as this is a solution to prevent recession in their own families. Applicants must also pass a virtual driving test as part of their application for the UPS jobs.

UPS, is the world’s largest package delivery company. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States,UPS delivers more than 15 million packages a day to 6.1 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

If an applicant for a UPS job passes the virtual driving test, training is then based at a facility approximately 10 miles outside of Washington D.C.

Package handling jobs are the most readily available jobs with UPS. Driver jobs are a more coveted and hard to get position. However, with the announcement by UPS about 25,000 new jobs over the course of the next five years, it may be worthwhile to apply for any job within the company to start a career with UPS and move up the ranks.

An exciting event has yet to come this April 8, 2010, Thursday. Masters Golf Tournament 2010 Leaderboard Coverage will be available just hours away.

Tiger Woods is near at Tee time. He will be teeing at 2:00 PM ET. This will be most exciting event in the the week. The event is scheduled to air on Thursday, April 08, 2010 and will be played at Augusta National Golf Club.

Tiger Woods will be making his comeback on the said event. Woods has been practicing over the last months with his coach Hank Haney. Words of mouth have it that Woods has a great chance of winning the tournament.

However, the tournament will never be easy for each participants as the best players of the decades from Langer, Bernhard to Watson, Tom will take part on the said tournament.

From April 8 to April 11, fans must catch the event of the Master Golf Tournament 2010 Leaderboard.

It was April 7, 2010 of American Idol 2010 that resulted of Andrew Garcia being sent off. Everyone was excited to know who got kicked off in this Top 9 of American Idol 2010.

Ryan Seacrest bluffed on calling Siobhan Magnus, Crystal Bowersox and Katie Stevens. That was to scare them, but he let them go safely afterwards. Later, it was told that the group of Mike, Andrew and Aaron was in danger. Rihanna came on stage to perform her new single ‘Rockstar 101′. It was the moment of truth after that.

It was between Michael Lynch and Andrew Garcia. Michael Lynch was saved by the audience as he was one of the favorite among the them.

Sadly, Andrew Garcia needed to say goodbye as appeared in the American Idol Results of April 7, 2010.