Top news for the day Source: Manila Bulletin Online Marikina shoe industry seeks aid after ‘Ondoy’ devastationMarikina City's business sector lost P1 billion in destroyed properties during the onslaught of tropical storm “Ondoy” last September which also affected 80 percent of the city’s residents.
Knowledge Channel grants aid to more public high schoolsSome 4,000 public high schools will benefit from the television-assisted instruction program of Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc., the Department of Education (DepEd) announced last Thursday.
Iran offers assistance in Mindanao peace searchThe Iranian government is willing to help the country achieve peace in conflict-torn Mindanao, visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday.
Palace official’s son killed in traffic rowThe son of a Malacañang official was allegedly shot and killed during a traffic altercation in Quezon City Wednesday night by a Caucasian male driving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) with diplomatic plates.
Public warned amid rise in sale of sex enhancersCouples who plan to turn their cold pre-Christmas nights into "warm" ones should be wary in buying sex enhancers from the local markets in Manila, a Manila Police District (MPD) official warned Thursday.
Echiverri, others join LP ranksCaloocan City Mayor Recom Echiverri formally took his oath last Thursday as member of the Liberal Party (LP) in front of thousands of his supporters witnessed by LP presidential bet Senator Noynoy Aquino.
21st Ad Congress focuses on climate changeThe 21th Philippine Advertising Congress was formally opened last Thursday night as it focused on the themes involving climate change and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Taiwan moves to protect rights of OFWs, other migrant workers Taiwan has devised special measures to protect the rights of some 69,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other members of the island’s migrant work force, according to Taiwanese labor officials.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
Elton John back on his feet after E. coli infectionNEW YORK – Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
NY paparazzo testifies in Parker-Broderick caseA paparazzo testified Tuesday that an Ohio police chief told him he had access to ultrasound photographs belonging to the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Krista Ranillo camp mum on 'affair' with PacquiaoNanatili umanong tahimik ang kampo ng aktres na si Krista Ranillo tungkol sa napapabalitang romantikong relasyon nito kay Pinoy boxing hero na si Manny Pacquiao.
iGMA: Bitoy’s new challengeHindi raw nalulungkot si Michael V. a.k.a. Bitoy sa pagkawala ng kanyang dating show na Bitoy's Funniest Videos , na pinalitan ng pinakabagong talent show ng GMA ang 'Bitoy's...
Thousands cheer stars of 'Twilight' sequel in LALOS ANGELES – Twelve months ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were surprised to be greeted by throngs of eager fans of the novel "Twilight" at the premiere of the big-screen adaptation.
PEP: Paulo Avelino denies romantic relationship with LJ ReyesMariing pinabulaanan ni Paulo Avelino ang umano'y yakapan at halikan nila sa airport ng kapwa StarStruck graduate na si LJ Reyes. Kasabay nito, itinanggi rin ng binata na may relasyon sila ng...
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pacman win motivates Sonsona for first title defenseMANILA – Spurred by Manny Pacquiao's recent victory over Miguel Cotto, a well-motivated "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona will step into the ringagainst Mexican Alejandro Hernandez for his first title defense at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada this weekend.
Congressman to Pacquiao: Politics is not boxingMANILA -- Sarangani Rep.
Erwin Chiongbian on Thursday said he is unfazed by the reported congressional bid on boxer Manny Pacquiao in the province.
Ortiz-Griffin 'Part 2' in UFC 106MANILA – Mixed martial arts star Tito Ortiz is raring to get another shot at winning the UFC light heavyweight title as he returns to The Octagon in UFC 106. To do ths, he will have to hurdle former UFC champ Forrest Griffin.
Veteran ref admits boxing is a dangerous sportLAS VEGAS – In light with Z “The Dream” Gorres's ordeal after suffering a knockout, veteran referee Carlos Padilla warned against the dangers that boxers face while in action.
World Cup lineup decided as last 6 spots takenLONDON – The final lineup of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled on Wednesday after six drama-charged playoffs on three different continents.
EENT doc: ‘Nothing to worry about Pacquiao’s ear’MANILA – Supporters of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao need not worry about the right ear injury that the Filipino boxing superstar sustained during his “Firepower” fight against Miguel Cotto over the weekend.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Marvin Sonsona (born on July 25, 1990) is a Filipino boxer from General Santos City, South Cotabato. He is the Current WBO Super flyweight Champion. A relative of his named Eden Sonsona is also a boxer and a former Philippine national bantamweight champion. One of Sonsona's trainers is Nonito Donaire Sr., the father and former trainer of Nonito Donaire.
Sonsona started boxing at 7 years of age under the tutelage of his uncle. Before fighting as a professional, he fought 150 times as an amateur.
He won his pro debut at flyweight on points then knocked out his next ten opponents in short rounds. All his first opponents were unknowns but then he also knocked out former two time WBC world Champion Thai fighter Wandee Singwancha (record 57-10) via second-round KO.
Sonsona climbed up in weight to challenge José López for the WBO super flyweight title on September 5, 2009. He scored a knockdown in the fourth round and fought his way to a unanimous decision victory.
He is Scheduled to Defend his title for the first time on November 21, 2009 again at Casino Rama, Ontario, Canada against a Mexican Orthodox named Alejandro Hernandez.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 19:45-48.
Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things,saying to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.'" And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
anachronism • \uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um\ • noun
1 : an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
*2 : a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present
Example Sentence:
Manual typewriters and slide rules are often regarded as anachronisms in this age of computers and calculators.
Did you know?
An anachronism is something that is out of place in terms of time or chronology. The word derives from "chronos," the Greek word for "time," and "ana-," a Greek prefix meaning "up," "back," or "again." When it was first used in English in the 17th century, "anachronism" referred to an error in the dating of something (as, for example, in etymology, when a word or use is mistakenly assumed to have arisen earlier than it did). Anachronisms were sometimes distinguished from parachronisms, chronological errors in which dates are set later than is correct. But "parachronism" did not stand the test of time. It is now a very rare word.
Lesson for the day
Source: Lee Ryan Miller
An Act of Kindness
He was driving home one evening, on a two-lane country road. Work, in this small mid-western community, was almost as slow as his beat-up Pontiac. But he never quit looking. Ever since the Levis factory closed, he'd been unemployed, and with winter raging on, the chill had finally hit home. It was a lonely road. Not very many people had a reason to be on it, unless they were leaving. Most of his friends had already left. They had families to feed and dreams to fulfill. But he stayed on. After all, this was where he buried his mother and father. He was born here and knew the country.
He could go down this road blind, and tell you what was on either side, and with his headlights not working, that came in handy. It was starting to get dark and light snow flurries were coming down. He'd better get a move on. You know, he almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe, he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill that only fear can put in you. He said, "I'm here to help you ma'am. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm. By the way, my name is Joe."
Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough Joe crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt. As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down her window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid. Joe just smiled as he closed her trunk.
She asked him how much she owed him. Any amount would have been alright with her. She had already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Joe never thought twice about the money. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance that they needed, and Joe added "...and think of me".
He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The cash register was like the telephone of an out of work actor, it didn't ring much.
Her waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase. The lady noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Joe.
After the lady finished her meal, and the waitress went to get her change from a hundred dollar bill, the lady slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. She wondered where the lady could be, then she noticed something written on a napkin. There were tears in her eyes, when she read what the lady wrote. It said, "You don't owe me a thing, I've been there too. Someone once helped me out, the way I'm helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here's what you do. Don't let the chain of love end with you."
Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. How could she have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard. She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, "Everything's gonna be alright, I love you Joe."
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Tres Kumares
May tatlong magkukumare naglalakad sa palengke habang napatawa ang isang kumare:
Amy: Hihihi…
Rachel: Bakit mare?
Amy: Kasi nakakita ako ng itlog, naalala ko si mister…
Olet: Bakit naman?
Amy: Kasi ganun kalaki… hehehehe
Olet: Hehehehe
Habang sa paglalakad si Rachel naman ang napangiti.
Olet: Bakit ka napangiti mare?
Rachel: Kasi nakakita ako ng kamatis… naalala ko si mister…
Amy: Bakit naman?
Rachel: Kasi ganun kalaki!!!
Olet: Ang laki naman mare…
Tatlong magkumare: hahahaha
Habang sa paglalakad uli, si Olet naman ang napangiti:
Rachel: O bakit mare?
Olet: Kasi nakakita ako ng patatas, naalala ko si mister…
Amy: Ganun Kalaki?
Rachel: Ang laki naman mare!
Olet: Hindi… Ganun kadumi.
Top news for the day Source: Manila Bulletin Online DPWH: No hand in demolition violenceThe DPWH downplayed the issue that its personnel were allegedly involved in the violence-marred demolition of 300 shanties in Pasay City where some Muslim informal settlers were injured.
Absentee voting done by mail, says ComelecExcept for countries where there are many Filipinos, Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) will still be done by mail, the Comelec revealed.
NBI seizes 43 computers with unlicensed software in Muntinlupa raidNBI agents seized 43 personal computers loaded with unlicensed Adobe and Microsoft software worth P1.9 million during
a raid on a studio allegedly engaged in cartoons and animation works in Muntinlupa City.
Ermita leads exodusExec. Sec. Eduardo Ermita disclosed his plans to run for congressman in first district of Batangas in the 2010 elections, leading 15 to 17 Cabinet officials who are expected to resign soon to pursue their political ambitions.
Museum for Pacquiao planned in CebuCebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is planning to build a P100 - million museum for Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
‘Boracay Mansion’ to be auctionedThe Sandiganbayan Special Division has given the green light to auction off the infamous “Boracay Mansion” confiscated from former President Joseph Estrada.
Licensure exams for midwives, nurses to be held in HKFilipino nurses and midwives in Hong Kong will finally have a chance to enhance their competitive edge through a special licensure examination that the Philippine government intends to administer for the first time next month.
World Bank to lend $405 million to Philippines The World Bank said Wednesday it would lend $405 million to help 376,000 households in the poorest parts of the Philippines.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
Journalists kept in court after Jackson doctor leavesLAS VEGAS — A court officer briefly detained a group of journalists inside a Las Vegas courtroom following a hearing involving Michael Jackson's personal physician.
PEP: Rufa Mae elated over ex-bf's Rudy Hatfield's new careerNatuwa and at the same time nagulat si Rufa Mae Quinto nang makarating sa kanya ang balitang isa nang Christian missionary ang ex-boyfriend niyang si Rudy Hatfield. Si Rudy ay dating player ng...
'2012' has worldwide box-office bang of $225M(Update) LOS ANGELES – Doom spelled dollars at the box office as the global-disaster tale "2012" opened at No. 1 domestically with $65 million and pulled in $225 million worldwide.
PEP: Pacquiao stages post-fight mini-concertKahit maga ang mukha dahil sa pakikipagsagupaan kay Miguel Cotto ng Puerto Rico, itinuloy pa rin ni Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao ang kanyang mini-concert sa kanyang post-fight party sa...
PEP: Joey Marquez to run for Parañaque mayor againNgayong inabsuwelto na siya sa kasong katiwalian ng Supreme Court, handang-handa na si Joey Marquez para kumandidato muli sa pagka-mayor ng Parañaque.
PEP: Bong Revilla talks about Hayden Kho, other issuesNanindigan si Sen Ramong "Bong" Revilla Jr., na dapat mabigyan ng hustisya si Katrina Halili sa nangyaring "video sex scandal," at kumpiyansa siyang makukulong si Dr Hayden Kho.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Shell launches eco-friendly marathon in AsiaMANILA – A race that is not based on speed, breaking records and finishing first is set to kick off next year in Malaysia, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) announced Wednesday.
RP chess team due to Russia for World Chess CupMANILA -- The Philippine Chess Team is scheduled to fly to Russia on Thursday to compete in the 2009 World Chess Cup, a qualifier for the World Championship.
Another UST-SSC clas
h in V-League finals?MANILA – It looks like UST and San Sebastian College will again clash for the Shakey’s V-League Season 6 crown after both teams have secured the top two spots in the Final Four.
Kobe returns to form with 40 as Lakers beat PistonsLOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant showed no signs of injury as the 11-time All-Star guard lit up the scoreboard for 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.
SBP shopping for Giles’ replacementMANILA -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Tuesday said that it is currently “shopping” for a player that will take over CJ Giles’ place in the Smart Gilas developmental team.
Palace to assist boxer GorresMANILA - The Arroyo administration on Tuesday said it will give all assistance necessary to Filipino boxer Z “The Dream” Gorres who was hospitalized after winning a unanimous decision over Columbian Luis Melendez at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Resort and Casino over the weekend.
Da who for today Source: Wikipedia
Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. (born Floyd Sinclair on February 24, 1977), is an American professional boxer. He is the son of Floyd Mayweather, Sr., a former welterweight boxing contender.
From July 18, 20
05 through June 2, 2008 he was rated by The Ring magazine as the number-one pound for pound boxer in the world. Mayweather has won six world boxing championships in five different weight classes; he is the former WBC welterweight champion, a title he vacated upon his retirement. He was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007. Mayweather is undefeated, 40 wins including 25 by knockout.
Amateur career
Before Mayweather had a successful amateur career of 84-6. He won national Golden Gloves championships in 1993 (at 106 lb), 1994 (at 114 lb), and 1996 (at 125 lb). He was given the nickname "Pretty Boy" by his amateur teammates because he had relatively few scars, a result of the defensive techniques that his father (Floyd Mayweather, Sr.) and uncle (Roger Mayweather) had taught him. In his orthodox defensive stance, Mayweather—much like James Toney—often utilizes the 'shoulder roll'. The shoulder roll is an old-school boxing technique in which the right hand is held normally or slightly higher than normal, the left hand is down around the midsection, and the lead shoulder is raised high on the cheek in order to cover the chin and block punches. The right hand (from orthodox stance) is used as it normally would be to block punches coming from the other side, such as left hooks. From this stance, Mayweather blocks, slips, and deflects most of his opponents' punches, even when cornered, by twisting left and right to the rhythm of their punches.
At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Mayweather won a bronze medal by reaching the finals of the featherweight (57 kg) division's 31-boxer tournament. In the opening round, Mayweather led 10-1 on points over Bakhtiyar Tileganov of Kazakhstan before he won by round 2 referee stoppage. In the second round, Mayweather outpointed Artur Gevorgyan of Armenia 16-3. In the quarterfinals, Mayweather survived a late rally by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba to win 12-11. In his semifinal bout against the eventual silver medalist, Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria, Mayweather lost by a controversial decision that the U.S. team officially protested. Many who saw the bout, including the referee (who mistakenly raised Mayweather's hand when the decision was read), believed that Mayweather had won.
Mayweather fought his first professional bout on October 11, 1996 against fellow newcomer Roberto Apodaca who was knocked out in round 2. Mayweather's trainer at the time was his uncle, Roger Mayweather, because Floyd Mayweather, Sr. was still imprisoned after having been convicted of illegal drug trafficking in 1993. Mayweather, Sr. took over as Mayweather, Jr.'s trainer when he was released from prison (after Mayweather, Jr.'s fourteenth fight—a second-round knockout of Sam Girard). From 1996 to early 1998, Mayweather won most of his fights by knockout or TKO.
In 1999, Mayweather won his first world title, the WBC junior lightweight (130 lb) championship, when the corner of Genaro Hernandez stopped the fight after round 8. Hernandez had never been defeated at the weight class. From there, Mayweather defended his title with performances against contenders such as Angel Manfredy and Carlos Gerena.
Before he fought against former WBC featherweight champion Gregorio Vargas in early 2000, Mayweather fired his father as his manager and replaced him with James Prince. A few months after the fight, the rift between the father and son became wide enough that Mayweather, Jr. fired Mayweather, Sr. as his trainer as well. Roger Mayweather returned to his role as Mayweather, Jr.'s trainer in his next bout—a non-title fight against Emanuel Burton. In an interview in 2004, Mayweather, Jr. said that he loves Mayweather, Sr. as his father but feels that he has better chemistry with Roger, and his father had put too much pressure on him to be perfect.
In 2002, Mayweather moved up to the lightweight (135 lb) division. Mayweather fought only four bouts at this weight, but they were all world championship fights. Mayweather won two bouts for the WBC and The Ring lightweight belts against José Luis Castillo. In their first bout, Castillo had success when he cut off the ring and used his strength to wear down Mayweather. But it was not enough to make up for his slow start in the fight. Still, many analysts and fans feel that Mayweather should have lost the fight, but he won by unanimous decision. In the rematch, Mayweather used his quick footwork and combinations to coast to another unanimous decision victory, this time with no controversy. The smaller Mayweather was outweighed by Castillo on the night of the fight, as Castillo weighed 147 and Mayweather weighed 138.
Mayweather Jr. vs. Márquez
On May 2, 2009, it was confirmed that Mayweather was coming out of a 21-month retirement to fight lightweight champion Juan Manuel Márquez at a catchweight of 144 lbs. on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on HBO PPV. The fight was postponed due to a rib injury Mayweather received during training. HBO's reality series 24/7 was also postponed to start on August 29. Mayweather/Marquez 24/7 turned out to be one of the best shows of the series. The fight took place on September 19, 2009 in conjunction with Mexican Independence Day, traditionally a big boxing weekend. During the official weigh in for their 144 lb bout, Mayweather failed to meet the required limit by weighing in at 146 lbs, two pounds heavier than Marquez. He was subsequently fined as a result. However it was later revealed that the contract was changed so that Mayweather could make weight within the welterweight limit of 140-147 lbs as long as Marquez received a large guaranteed sum of money. Mayweather won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds in one of the most statistically lop sided fights between 2 world class opponents. Marquez only managed to land 12% of his total 583 punches while Mayweather landed 59% of 490 total punches. Although Marquez was at a major disadvantage moving up 2 weight classes at age 36 to meet a younger, bigger Mayweather, Mayweather still showed what his style can do in the ring. This fight marks only the fifth time in boxing history that a non-heavyweight fight sold more than 1 million pay-per-views, with the official HBO numbers coming in at over 1 million buys equalling a total of approximately $52 million. Four of those fights all featured Oscar De La Hoya as the main event, making this fight the only time that a non-heavyweight fight sold over 1 million PPVs without Oscar De La Hoya.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 19:41-44.
As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it,saying, "If this day you only knew what makes for peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides.They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
littoral • \LIT-uh-rul\ • adjective
: of, relating to, or situated or growing on or near a shore especially of the sea
Example Sentence:
The report shows dramatic improvement in the condition of the state's littoral waters since the cleanup effort began.
Did you know?
You're most likely to encounter "littoral" in contexts relating to the military and marine sciences. A "littoral combat ship" is a fast and easily maneuverable combat ship built for use in coastal waters. And in marine ecology, the "littoral zone" is a coastal zone characterized by abundant dissolved oxygen, sunlight, nutrients, and generally high wave energies and water motion. Most of us, however, are more likely to encounter the noun "littoral," which refers to a coastal region (and more technically, to the shore zone between the high tide and low tide points). Although the adjective is older -- dating from the mid 17th century -- the noun, which dates from the early 19th century, is more common. "Littoral" comes to English from Latin "litoralis," itself from "litor-" or "litus," meaning "seashore."
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of Life
10 Tips for Successful Business Networking
by Stephanie Speisman
Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals who, through trust and relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another.
1. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.
2. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for. Some meetings are based more on learning, making contacts, and/or volunteering rather than on strictly making business connections.
3. Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest. Notice the tone and attitude of the group. Do the people sound supportive of one another? Does the leadership appear competent? Many groups will allow you to visit two times before joining.
4. Hold volunteer positions in organizations. This is a great way to stay visible and give back to groups that have helped you.
5. Ask open-ended questions in networking conversations. This means questions that ask who, what, where, when, and how as opposed to those that can be answered with a simple yes or no. This form of questioning opens up the discussion and shows listeners that you are interested in them.
6. Become known as a powerful resource for others. When you are known as a strong resource, people remember to turn to you for suggestions, ideas, names of other people, etc. This keeps you visible to them.
7. Have a clear understanding of what you do and why, for whom, and what makes your doing it special or different from others doing the same thing. In order to get referrals, you must first have a clear understanding of what you do that you can easily articulate to others.
8. Be able to articulate what you are looking for and how others may help you. Too often people in conversations ask, "How may I help you?" and no immediate answer comes to mind.
9. Follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given. When people give you referrals, your actions are a reflection on them. Respect and honor that and your referrals will grow.
10. Call those you meet who may benefit from what you do and vice versa. Express that you enjoyed meeting them, and ask if you could get together and share ideas.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Byaheng Iraq
A soldier ran up to a nun, out of breath, he asked, “Please may I hide under your skirt? I’ll explain later”. The nun agreed.
A moment later two policemen approached the nun and asked, “Sister have you seen a soldier?”
The nun replied, “ah yes, he went that way. ”
After the policemen went off, the soldier crawled out from under the skirt and said, “I can’t thank you enough sister. You see, I don’t want to go to Iraq. “
The nun said she understood completely.
The soldier added, “I hope I’m not rude, but you have a great pair of legs.”
The nun replied, “If you had looked a little higher, you would have seen a great pair of balls…. I don’t want to go to Iraq either”
Top news for the day Source: Manila Bulletin Online Villar picks LegardaSenator Manny Villar Tuesday picked fellow Senator Loren Legarda of the Nationalist People’s Coalition as running mate in the May 2010 elections.
Oil firms start price increasesSmall oil players announced fuel price hikes in Luzon reaching up to P2 a liter, the first in an anticipated series of increases after the government lifted the controversial Executive Order 839.
Iranian FM arrives WednesdayThe Philippines will once again roll out the red carpet for foreign dignitaries this week as Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrives in the country for a two-day official visit starting Wednesday.
Thai Princess visits ACB in LagunaIn support for Southeast Asia's programs on biodiversity conservation, Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited on Tuesday the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in Los Baños, Laguna.
World Bank names Taguig Most Business-Friendly City The World Bank has cited Taguig City as the country’s Most Business Friendly City.
Ad Congress opens WednesdaySome 3,500 delegates from the media and business sectors and nearly 10,000 visitors are expected to converge for the 21st Philippine Advertising Congress at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center Wednesday.
Pirated DVDs of Pacquiao fight hit Manila streets Pirated copies of Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao's historic demolition of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto were selling like hot cakes on Manila streets Monday, less than 24 hours after the fight.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
iGMA: Dennis Trillo is excited to be part of 'StarStruck V'May talent, may itsura, at higit sa lahat may x-factor. Ito raw ang mga katangian na dapat taglayin ng susunod na iidolohin sa StarStruck V , ayon sa bagong host ng show na si Dennis Trillo.
Survivor host on Justine, Ama
nda: ‘They both deserve to win’Aminado ang host ng Survivor Philippines: Palau na si Paolo Bediones na walang itulak-kabigin kina Amanda Colley Van Cooll at Justine Ferrer para sa titulong 'Pinoy Sole Survivor'.
PEP: Ex beauty queen Daisy Reyes vies for Mrs. World title in VietnamTila walang kaabug-abog na lumipad palabas ng bansa ang former Bb. Pilipinas-World (1996) na si Daisy Reyes-Iqbal para sa 2009 Mrs. World pageant na gaganapin sa November 22 na gaganapin sa Vietnam.
Denzel Washington cheers on son's 1st college gameSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Actor Denzel Washington was playing proud father as he cheered on his son Malcolm's first game with the University of Pennsylvania basketball team.
IRS papers say Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,321 tax billLOS ANGELES – Zsa Zsa Gabor's lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a hefty tax bill owed by his client.
Amanda Van Cooll wins Survivor Philippines: Palau via split voteAng probinsiyanang “Tisay" na si Amanda Colley Van Cooll ang tinanghal na “Sole Survivor" sa reality TV show na Survivor Philippines: Palau matapos maungusan ng isang boto ang transsexual beauty...
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Palace to assist boxer GorresMANILA - The Arroyo administration on Tuesday said it will give all assistance necessary to Filipino boxer Z “The Dream” Gorres who was hospitalized after winning a unanimous decision over Columbian Luis Melendez at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Resort and Casino over the weekend.
5 pool ‘heavyweights’ to carry RP flag in World 10-BallMANILA – Five Philippine billiard “heavyweights” will lead the country’s campaign to win the second World Ten-Ball Championship slated on November 25 to 30 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Arwind is PBA's Player of the WeekMANILA – Arwind Santos’ potential is there. And yet he is already a monster in the hard court. Proof of this is his performances during San Miguel’s last two victories the past week.
Mayweather throws down gauntlet to PacquiaoLOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather would begin negotiations on a mega blockbuster fight within the next 24 hours, USA Today newspaper reported on Monday.
Hawks beat Blazers in OT, win fifth in a rowATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks beat Portland 99-95 in overtime on Monday, spoiling the Trail Blazers' bid for a perfect five-game road trip.
Da who for today Source: Wikipedia
Michael Buffer (born November 2, 1944) is a professional ring announcer for boxing and professional wrestling matches. He is known for his trademarked catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!" He is known for pioneering a distinct announcing style in which he rolls certain letters and adds other inflections to a fighter's name. His half-brother is UFC announcer Bruce Buffer.
Early life
Buffer was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to an enlisted man in the United States Navy and his wife during World War II. When his parents divorced at 11 months of age, Buffer was raised by foster parents, a school bus driver and housewife, in the Philadelphia suburb of Roslyn. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War at age 20 and served until age 23. He held various jobs including a car salesman, then began a modeling career at age 32 before becoming a ring announcer at age 38.
Career
Boxing
In 1982, Buffer began his career as a ring announcer. By 1983, he was announcing all boxing matches promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank on ESPN, which gave him a national identity at a time when ring announcers were strictly locally hired talent. By 1984, Buffer developed the catchphrase "Let's get ready to rumble" in his announcing, which gained enormous popularity. He began the process of obtaining a federal trademark for the phrase in the 1980s, which he acquired in 1992.
By the late 1980s, Buffer was the exclusive ring announcer for all bouts in Donald Trump-owned casinos. Trump said of Buffer, "He's great, he's the choice, he has a unique ability... I told my people, ‘We got to have him’." Buffer's work was also admired by many of the boxing greats. Sugar Ray Leonard once said, "When [Buffer] introduces a fighter, it makes him want to fight."
Buffer's fame has reunited him with long lost family members. In 1989, Buffer was contacted by his birth father after having seen him on television, who introduced him to his half-brothers. In the mid-1990s, Buffer brought on one of his half-brothers, Bruce Buffer, as his agent/manager. This grew into a business partnership to increase licensing productivity of the trademark.
Michael Buffer is currently the announcer for all HBO and RTL (Germany) boxing matches, along with Versus matches promoted by Top Rank. He was formerly the announcer for WCW's and UFC's main events.
On the August 18, 2007 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, for the first time in more than six years, Buffer returned to pro-wrestling ring announcing duties at Madison Square Garden in a boxing match between pro boxer Evander Holyfield(who was substituting for Montel Vontavious Porter) and pro wrestler Matt Hardy. Buffer appears in the Royal Rumble 2008 commercial, in which he begins to say "Let's get ready to rumble!" only to be superkicked by Shawn Michaels, causing him to fall over. As well as being in the commercial for the event, he was the guest ring announcer during the Royal Rumble match itself. Wrestlers Triple H and Shawn Michaels use the phrase "Let's get ready to suck it!" as part of their D-Generation X promos in reference to Buffer.
Trademark
Buffer began using the phrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" in the early 1980s. By 1992, he acquired a federal trademark for the phrase. Buffer uses his famous phrase in various licensing deals including the platinum selling album Jock Jams by Tommy Boy Records, the video games Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 for the Sony Playstation 2, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast and Game Boy Advance and Greatest Heavyweights of the Ring for the Sega Genesis and numerous other products. In addition, he has used variations of the phrase in advertisements, including the popular commercial for Mega Millions in which he says "Let's get ready to Win Big!" and the Kraft Cheese commercial in which he says "Let's get ready to Crumble! ". He has recently started saying a new saying which is, "Let's get ready, for a good, clean, fight!".
As of 2009, Buffer had earned over $400 million from licensing on the trademark.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 19:11-28.
While they were listening to him speak, he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the kingdom of God would appear there immediately.So he said, "A nobleman went off to a distant country to obtain the kingship for himself and then to return. He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, 'Engage in trade with these until I return.'His fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce, 'We do not want this man to be our king.' But when he returned after obtaining the kingship, he had the servants called, to whom he had given the money, to learn what they had gained by trading. The first came forward and said, 'Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.' He replied, 'Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities.' Then the second came and reported, 'Your gold coin, sir, has earned five more.' And to this servant too he said, 'You, take charge of five cities.' Then the other servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your gold coin; I kept it stored away in a handkerchief, for I was afraid of you, because you are a demanding person; you take up what you did not lay down and you harvest what you did not plant.' He said to him, 'With your own words I shall condemn you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a demanding person, taking up what I did not lay down and harvesting what I did not plant; why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my return I would have collected it with interest.' And to those standing by he said, 'Take the gold coin from him and give it to the servant who has ten.' But they said to him, 'Sir, he has ten gold coins.' 'I tell you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king, bring them here and slay them before me.'" After he had said this, he proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
flyting • \FLY-ting\ • noun
: a dispute or exchange of personal abuse in verse form
Example Sentence:
In the first flyting in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Beatrice wittily responds to Benedick's line "What, my dear Lady Disdain! are you yet living?" with "Is it possible Disdain should die while she hath such meet / food to feed it as Signior Benedick?"
Did you know?
Flyting in 15th- and 16th-century Scotland is analogous to a modern-day rap competition during which rappers improvise clever disses and put-downs against their opponents. Similarly, the makars (a Scottish word for "poets") engaged in verbal duels in which they voiced extravagant invectives in verse against their rivals. The base of "flyting" is the ancient verb "flyte" (also spelled "flite"), meaning "to contend" or "to quarrel."
Lesson for the day
Source: D.O.L.E.
10 ways on how to sell yourself in a job interview
1. Find out as much as you can about the company: How is it performing? What is its mission statement and who are its customers? What are the interviewer's priorities and responsibilities? The more you know, the more you'll be able to ask informed questions about the job.
2. Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.
3. Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.
4. Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.
5. Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.
6. Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.
7. Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.
8. Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.
9. Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.
10. Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Pooh and Piglet
Isang araw, matagal na nakatitig si piglet kay pooh.
POOH: Bakit ganyan ka tumitig ngaun sakin piglet?
PIGLET: ang taba mo talaga, dapat ikaw si piglet eh! at ako si pooh!hmp!
Kuwentong makahayop
May isang manok naubod ng “L” sa bukid, lahat nalang ng hayop pinapatos niya.
Ang baboy, bibe, kambing at pati baka.
Kaya sinabi ng mga hayop sa manok:“ hay naku manok, mangisay ka sana sa sobrang “L” mo!!!!”
Isang araw, nakita ng mga hayop ang manok na nakahandusay sa lupa at nangingisay.
Hayop: buti nga sa iyo!!! Mamatay ka sa “L”!!!
Manok: mga ulol!!! Hintayin niyo ako!! Pagkatapos ko dito sa LANGGAM kayo naman ang titirahin ko!!!
Top news for the day Source: Manila Bulletin Online Muslim group sees peace with NoynoyIf the MILF cannot strike a peace deal with the Arroyo regime, Senator Noynoy Aquino can wrap up a final accord to end the Mindanao conflict, a Muslim leader said Monday.
Pimentel: Where is our pork?Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) asked Malacañang and the Department of Budget and Management to account for funds earmarked for projects identified and supported by opposition lawmakers.
7 outstanding gov’t officials get awardsPresident Arroyo conferred this year’s Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Awards to seven outstanding government officials who have made invaluable contribution to their respective agencies and departments.
In Saudi jail for alcohol, OFW claims he was framedAn alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on Monday asked government to provide legal support to jailed OFWs in Riyadh accused of liquor possession.
DoH eyes fewer fireworks injuriesThe Department of Health (DoH) is hoping it could discourage more revelers from exploding firecrackers this holiday season and get the number down by at least 50 percent more.
Ate Vi bolts LakasFormer NEDA Director General Ralph Recto and his wife, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, have left the administration party Lakas-Kampi-CMD to support Liberal Party presidential bet Noynoy Aquino and his running mate, Mar Roxas, in next year’s elections.
Noynoy holds steady lead in Pulse Asia pollLP president ial standard bearer Noynoy Aquino leads the newest voters’ preference survey for next year’s elections by a “big margin,” the latest Pulse Asia survey polls showed Monday.
No immediate hike for LPG pricesThere will be no immediate increase in the price of cooking gas even after the presidential edict imposing a price ceiling on fuel products has been deemed lifted.
Agriculture sector grows in 9 monthsAgriculture expanded in the first nine months of the year in spite of the calamities that hit the country starting in late September.
Showbiz Chika for the day Source: GMA News.tvSusan Roces is now a Kapuso starKapuso na rin ang tinaguri
ang Queen of Philippine Movie na si Susan Roces. Pagbibidahan niya ang Christmas series ng GMA 7 na tiyak na kukurot sa puso ng mga manonood.
Joey De Leon to artists: 'Maglikot kayo, gumawa ng iskandalo'Aminado ang tinaguriang "Entertainment Guru" ng Pilipinas na si Joey de Leon na mamamatay ang mga talk show kapag bumait ang mga artista.
PEP: Dennis Trillo says StarStruck will make him a complete artistDennis Trillo said he did not expect that he will be replacing Dingdong Dantes as one of the hosts of the fifth season of GMA-7's reality-based artista search, StarStruck.
Documents say Cindy Crawford, husband being extortedLOS ANGELES – A German man was charged Thursday with trying to extort $100,000 from former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her entrepreneur husband Rande Gerber over a photo of their daughter bound... Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Z Gorres ‘recovering well’; net purse: $13,500MANILA – Filipino fighter ZC Oliveros “The Dream” Gorres is showing signs of recovery after undergoing an emergency brain surgery Saturday in Las Vegas following his unanimous decision victory over Colombian Luis Melendez.
Pacquiao back in Manila FridayMANILA – Manny Pacquiao attended a thanksgiving mass Sunday morning (Monday in Manila) after he defeated Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto by technical knockout Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Patriots get past Dragons in ASEAN leagueMANILA – The Philippine Patriots improved their rank in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) standings after beating the KL Dragons in Malaysia Sunday.
V-League: UST knocks CSB out of contentionMANILA – The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses denied the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers the chance to reach the Final Four of the Shakey’s V-League Season 6.
Green Archers enter PCCL Sweet 16MANILA - Defending champions De La Salle Green Archers (DLSU) barged into the “Sweet 16” Finals of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) after sweeping their foes in the qualifying round.
Roach raring for Pacquiao-Mayweather fightAfter defeating Puerto Rican boxing champ Miguel Cotto, the possibility of a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight now seems like a near certainty, according to Pacquiao's coach Freddie Roach.
Da who for today Source: Wikipedia Zeta Celestino Oliveros Gorres, better known as Z Gorres, is a Philippine professional boxer.(born April 18, 1982)
Biography
Gorres has a brother named Jun Gorres who was formerly a boxer but was stabbed to death in a street fight. His real name is a combination of those of his parents; Zeta (mother) and Celestino (father) Gorres. Gorres is married to Datchess Gorres and has four children.
Fight career
Gorres became a boxing practitioner at 9 years of age. He began fighting as a professional on March 31, 2001. After winning 13 bouts in a row, he fought Edgar Rodrigo for the Philippine flyweight title on June 1, 2003. He, however, lost to Rodrigo by TKO in the 9th round which marked his first defeat.
One of Gorres' significant victories was his 1st round stoppage of Glenn Donaire, brother of former IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, on March 19, 2005. This was his first bout in the United States.About a year later, he won the OPBF super flyweight title against Waenpetch Chuwatana.
On February 24, 2007, Gorres got a shot for a world title where he challenged WBO super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel in a bout held in Gorres' hometown. There, Gorres was deducted a point twice (one in the 10th and another in the 12th round) for holding. Montiel won the fight and defended the title in a disputed split decision.
He fought former IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan on February 2, 2008 in an IBF title eliminator. The winner was to face then IBF super flyweight titlist Dimitri Kirilov of Russia who would later be dethroned by Darchinyan on August 2, 2008. The match, however, was tarnished by poor refereeing and bottle-throwing from spectators who disliked it. The bout ended in a split draw. Nonetheless, Darchinyan won the right to fight for the championship because he was ranked higher than Gorres in IBF.
Gorres moved to bantamweight and won his first match in that division on March 14, 2009. There, he bested former IBF minimumweight champion Roberto Carlos Leyva in 7 rounds.
On November 13, 2009, after winning a 10 round bout against Luis Melendez, Gorres collapsed in the ring and was removed on a stretcher. He underwent surgery to relieve swelling to the left side of his head. Originally, doctors were going to keep him in a medically induced coma for a few days, but Gorres reacted to the treatment much better than anticipated. He is currently conscious and in stable condition.
Gospel for the day Source: The Daily Gospel Online Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 19:1-10.He came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner." But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham.For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online dissertate • \DISS-er-tayt\ • verb
: to speak or write at length : dissert; also : to write a dissertation
Example Sentence:
Amy shared with her academic advisor her plans to dissertate on the subject of women’s roles in postcolonial India.
Did you know?
English speakers created the word "dissert" in the mid-17th century, but a single word for the concept was apparently not enough because "dissertate" appeared in the language less than a hundred years later. Both words descend from the Latin noun "dissertus," which shares their meaning. ("Dissert" came directly from "dissertus," whereas "dissertate" came by way of "dissertatus," past participle of "dissertare," meaning "to discuss, argue, or debate.") "Dissertus" itself traces back to the verb "disserere," formed by combining the prefix "dis-" and "serere" ("to place, arrange, or join together"). Other descendants of "serere" in English include "assert," "insert," and even "series."
Lesson for the day Source: Art’s Library of life
Five more minutes
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.
“That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide.
“He’s a fine looking boy” the man said. “That’s my daughter on the bike in the white dress.”
Then, looking at his watch, he called to his daughter. “What do you say we go, Melissa?”
Melissa pleaded, “Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more minutes.”
The man nodded and Melissa continued to ride her bike to her heart’s content. Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his daughter. “Time to go now?”
Again Melissa pleaded, “Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes.”
The man smiled and said, “OK.”
“My, you certainly are a patient father,” the woman responded.
The man smiled and then said, “Her older brother Tommy was killed by a drunk driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I’d give anything for just five more minutes with him. I’ve vowed not to make the same mistake with Melissa.
She thinks she has five more minutes to ride her bike. The truth is, I get Five more minutes to watch her play.”
Life is all about making priorities, what are your priorities?Give someone you love 5 more minutes of your time today! Joke for the day Source: Art’s Funbox Pasiklaban ng mga tatay
Tatay na Mayabang Ako'y tunay na natutuwa sa aking panganay na lalaki. Nagtapos ng Business Administration sa UP at mayroong MBA galing sa Harvard. Ngayon, e Presidente siya ng isang malaking Corporasyon. Sa yaman niya, e, binigyan niya ng isang Mercedes at isang BMW yung isang kaibigan niya.Tatay na Mayabang Rin Ako'y galak na galak sa bunso kong lalaki. Nagtapos ng Medicina sa UP-PGH at nag Residency sa Sloan Kettering. Ngayon, e Director for Research siya at kandidato para sa Nobel Prize. Mayaman din siya. Biro mo, yung isang kaibigan e binigyan niya ng apartment sa 5th Avenue sa Manhattan.Tatay na Nahihiya Ako'y medyo disappointed dito sa kaisaisa kong lalaki. Nangyari pa e bakla at binabae. Hindi bale nang malandi, e kung sino-sino pang lalaki ang mga kinkasama. Hairdresser siya pero mukha namang mahusay makisama. Yung kaniyang BMW at Mercedes, at yung tinitirhan niyang apartment sa 5th Avenue e bigay lahat ng mga "boypren" niya.
Top news for the day Source: Manila Bulletin Online Coming oil price hike will be gradualMalacañang assured that the oil price hike will be gradual, adding that o
il companies will be implementing discount programs to ease the burden of the general public.
MinDA bill up for third, final readingThe bill creating the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is expected to be passed on its third and final reading this week.
Palace defends GonzalesMalacañang defended Sunday the appointment of National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales as the acting Defense Secretary.
Senate report on NBN-ZTE deal not final — PimentelThe Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's report on the NBN-ZTE Corp. deal is not yet final and is still subject for amendments.
OFW groups back Ople Senate bidVarious labor groups Sunday threw their support to the senatorial bid of former labor undersecretary Susan “Toots’’ Ople.
Columban priests to stay in RPColumban priests Sunday said they will stay in the country and continue their missionary work despite the recent kidnapping of Irish Fr. Michael Sinnott.
RP pushing for adoption of common ASEAN visaRP will campaign for the adoption of common visa among ASEAN citizens during Monday’s meeting of immigration chiefs and consuls of ASEAN member-nations.
Canada allots $18-M for job creation in poor RP townsCanadian Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day announced over the weekend that the Canadian government has allotted $18 million in development assistance to help foster job creation in poor municipalities in the Philippines.
Showbiz Chika for the day Source: GMA News.tvWipeout' TV show player with rare condition diesLOS ANGELES – A contestant who was hospitalized after competing briefly on the game show "Wipeout" died two weeks later of a stroke apparently caused by a rare condition, his father said.
The end is near as Hollywood does the apocalypseLOS ANGELES – It's the end of the world as we know it, and Hollywood feels fine.
GMA-7 warms Pinoy hearts with 'Pasalove'A young girl sadly looking at her home that has been ravaged by the storm. A young boy hands her a teddy bear, and her face lights up with a smile. This is one of the vignettes from GMA’s Christmas...
PEP: Rhian willing to work with Dingdong and MarianMasayang-masaya si Rhian Ramos dahil patuloy sa pagtaas ang ratings ng Stairway To Heaven na pinagbibidahan nila ni Dingdong Dantes sa GMA 7. Base sa recent Mega Manila ratings, lumalapit na ang...
iGMA: Carla Abellana, Geoff Eigenmann in a romantic-comedy projectMula sa ma-dramang pagganap sa kanilang prime time show, magpapakilig at magpapasaya naman ang hot young love team nina Carla Abellana at Geoff Eigenmann sa isang romantic-comedy offering ng SRO...
Oscars get record 20 animated submissionsLOS ANGELES – A record 20 films have been submitted for best animated feature at the Academy Awards.
Taylor Swift makes CMA historyNASHVILLE, Tenn. – It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music...
PEP: Gary Lising suffers heart attack, rushed to the hospitalGary Lising, famous for his “green" jokes and comedic wit, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pacquiao wins 7th world titleReferee stops fight as Pacquiao dominated boutMANILA - Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao shocked Puerto 
Rican and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto with a 12th-round stoppage in their bout Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao prays for stricken GorresLAS VEGAS - When he was just 18 years old seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao said he had a fellow fighter die in his arms.
Analyst sees ‘ultimate fight’ between Pacman, FloydMANILA -- Now that Manny Pacquiao has defeated Miguel Cotto and has won a seventh world title in the process, the newly-crowned WBO champ may start considering arranging a fight with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Bout against Cotto was a hard fight - PacquiaoCotto hails Pacquiao as one of the bestMANILA – Manny Pacquiao admitted that he was pushed to the limit when he went against Miguel Cotto in their “Firepower” bout Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena (Sunday in Manila).
Woods adds Australian Masters title to world dominanceMELBOURNE – Tiger Woods recovered from an indifferent weekend to rediscover his usual poise and swagger to sweep to a two-stroke victory in the Australian Masters at Kingston Heath here on Sunday.
Da who for today Source: Wikipedia
Freddie Roach (born March 5, 1960 in Dedham, MA) is a boxing trainer and a former boxer. Roach is one of the 
most well-known boxing trainers in the world, having been voted Trainer of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2003, 2006 and 2008. He is currently the trainer of pound for pound champion Manny Pacquiao, WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan, and Cuban boxing star Guillermo Rigondeaux.
Boxing Trainer
Roach is the owner of the Wild Card Boxing Club/Gym in Los Angeles, and is currently one of the most popular trainers in boxing. Mickey Rourke, when he turned to boxing mid-way through his acting career, hired Roach to train him in Hollywood, CA. When Rourke decided to quit boxing, he gave gym equipment to Roach, and it can be found in the Wildcard to this day.
Roach's prized ward is junior welterweight world champion Manny Pacquiao. Roach once trained Oscar De La Hoya for his May 5, 2007 superfight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr..
He is currently training the mixed martial artist (MMA), former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski and was one of his primary trainers for Arlovski's victory over Ben Rothwell on July 19 at Affliction's inaugural show. He has also trained MMA fighter Dan Hardy for his fight with Marcus Davis at UFC 99.
He received mixed criticism from the MMA community after commenting on current WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko's boxing skills. He claimed that Fedor would be "killed" by his client Andrei Arlovski during their fight at Affliction: Day of Reckoning, should the champion remain standing. On January 24, Fedor knocked out Arlovski with an overhand right in the first round. Roach later criticized Fedor in saying "he just got lucky, I think."
He is also the current trainer for British Boxer Amir Khan, who became the WBA light welterweight World Champion on 18 July 2009, under Roach's tutelage.
Parkinson's disease
Roach suffers from Parkinson's disease due to repeated blows to the head received during his boxing career. Roach severed a training relationship with Wayne McCullough due to McCullough's insistence on continuing to fight despite a cyst on his brain. Roach also suffers from Dystonia.
Honors
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, "Expanded Category" (Managers & Trainers).
2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee (Non-Boxer)
2003, 2006, & 2008 Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year
2008 World Boxing Council (WBC) “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Gospel for the day Source: The Daily Gospel Online Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 18:35-43.
Now as he approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!"The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you? He replied, "Lord, please let me see." Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you." He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
ennui • \ahn-WEE\ • noun
: a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
Example Sentence:
In reaction to the ennui that he was feeling after working for twelve years in an unchallenging position, Darrell began to look for a new career.
Did you know?
The French loanword "ennui" comes from the very same Late Latin word that gave us "annoy" -- "inodiare" ("to make loathsome"). We borrowed "ennui" several centuries after absorbing "annoy" into the language. "Ennui" deals more with boredom than irritation -- and a somewhat specific sort of boredom at that. It generally refers to the feeling of jadedness that can result from living a life of too much ease. The poet Charles Lloyd described it well in his 1823 "Stanzas to Ennui" when he referred to that world-weary sensation as a "soul-destroying fiend" which visits with its "pale unrest / The chambers of the human breast / Where too much happiness hath fixed its home."
Lesson for the day
Source: Goddessguidebook
10 Ways to feel happy
1. Take a bath
Suds up, baby. This is the first place I turn when I get grumpy.
It’s much, much harder to stay grumpy in a bathtub surrounded by bubbles, with lavendar oil scenting the air.
2. Eat some greens
This sounds so mum-ish, I know. But there is a HUGE difference in my mood after I’ve eaten a handful of fresh snowpeas, or made my favourite green smoothie.
Try it, and tell me it doesn’t suck for you.
My favourite green smoothie recipe?
A banana, a handful of frozen berries, half a cup of water, a couple of dates or a splash of honey and a handful of spinach leaves. It ends up red, but it has the green goodness inside. This smoothie is happiness in a cup.
3. Go outside for just five minutes
Watch the sky. Feel the breeze. Dig your toes in the soil. Watch birds.
Trust me - this works! Mama Earth really IS the best healer for us.
4. Read a page from an inspiring book
My go-to is always SARK - especially Transformation Soup. Maybe your inspiring book is the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible or MAD magazine. Others on my hit-list of inspiration are Sabrina Ward Harrison and Louise Ha.
5. Change what you are doing
It doesn’t have to be change the world change or anything. Change how you are sitting. Stop reading blogs. Change your hairstyle. Turn the TV on or off. Change shoes. Move your chair around. Declutter what’s around you within a one metre radius. Give yourself a little face rub. Do eight deep breaths. Hum. It doesn’t matter WHAT that change is… just change your state of being, so you feel less stagnant and stuck.
Just a little bit of change can make some shifts.
6. Listen to something beautiful
It might be Olivia Newton John’s “Grace and Gratitude.” Maybe it’s one of Fabeku’s free sacred sound healing downloads. Maybe it’s an all-out sing-fest to “Total Eclipse of the Heart”.
It doesn’t matter. Sound is healing, and can change our mood like that.
7. Hug something
Yourself. A tree. A loved one. A puppy dog. Hugs are miracles.
8. Do something ridiculous and silly
Dance by yourself. Declare the rest of the day “Pants-Free Friday” even if it’s a Monday. Prance outside barefoot. Watch the most stupidly funny videos on YouTube. Watch a comedy. It doesn’t matter. As long as you are guffawing, it’s a good thing.
9. Reach out and give love
Whenever I’m feeling grumpy and in lack, I remember to do something nice for someone else. It feels like once I do that, the grumpy barriers break away, and the love of the world floods back to me again.
Try it. Tell a friend why you love them. Let a stranger know their hat looks good on them. Give something. Email someone you admire and tell them why you are grateful for them, and why your world is better for them being in it.
10. Make art
Get paint on your fingers and smear it. Journal for a page about fairies. Make a wax angel. Collage words from the newspaper into a poem. Just make the teeniest, tiniest little bit of art possible. Because you can, and because you are magic. It will make you feel good.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Man's life cycle
3 to 8 yrs. old : Paramihan ng toys. 9 to 18 yrs. old : Pataasan ng grades. 19 to 25 yrs. old : Padamihan ng syota 26 to 35 yrs. old. Pagandahan ng asawa 36 to 45 yrs. old : Palakihan ng income 46 to 55 yrs. old : Padamihan ng kabit. 56 and after : PADAMIHAN NG SAKIT!
Customer complaints
A man was carrying 3 babies in a train..Lady sitting next asked, 'are they your babies?'Man: 'No, I work in a condom factory and these are customer complaints!'
Erwin Chiongbian on Thursday said he is unfazed by the reported congressional bid on boxer Manny Pacquiao in the province.
