Pacquiao Vs. Cotto Live

The Firepower match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is set on Saturday night, November 14 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lots of people here in the Philippines have already subscribed on pay per view in order to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto Fight Live on their television screens.

Cinemas like the SM Malls, Shangri-La Mall, and various other movie houses are also showing the fight live. For this fight, even the Araneta Colesium is showing the fight live on Big Screen.

Still some, like me, will have to try and search for Live Streaming Videos in order to catch the fight live.

Gong: A Wonderful Gift

Christmas holidays is almost at hand!

Christmas this year will be a little different in our home because one Family will be spending their holidays with us. They are distant relatives from down south, and my father has invited them to come and join us during Christmas.

It is customary for us to be giving gifts to visitors, so we have been thinking of what we could present to them. They are a family of musicians, so we were contemplating on giving them with a gift that is somehow related to what they do, and what they like.

My brother suggests that we give them a musical instrument that is not ordinary, so we came up with giving them Gongs.


Gongs are musical instruments which are found and are still being used in South East Asian countries. These are instruments that take the form of flat metal discs and are being played by hitting them with mallets.

We first witnessed how gongs are played when we went to one of the provinces of Mindanao in the Philippines last year. Their cultural dances and music are always accompanied with the playing of Gongs. And really, the musicians played the instruments well, accompanied by the distinct tribal dances by the natives.

There are, of course, various types of gongs. One particular variant that I like is the Meditation Gong. True to its name, a Meditation Gong is a perfect instrument in creating a harmonious sound that blends well with the sound of nature. I can truly say that the sounds bring peace and relaxation in your thoughts.

The illustration above is an example of a Woodstock Desk Gong. The metal disc is suspended on air from a black wood stand. This, to me, can fit well as an additional accent inside our homes, or even outside in the gardens. This is a perfect gift to people who love collecting items from different cultures.

I believe the Gong would be a wonderful gift for our visitors come Christmas. Truth be told, I might also buy one for myself.

National Geographic's Top Travel Destinations 2010

The National Geographic has released its list of the Top 25 Best New Trips for 2010- and good news to us, The Philippines is included on the list among the top travel destinations in the world!

Indeed, who can dispute that our country is beautiful and is rich with natural resources?

So for all you nature lovers and all of you who love to travel, here is the list of the 25 must-see places in 2010 (alphabetical order):

Bhutan Outfitter: Bio Bio Expeditions
Bolivia Outfitter: Nantahala Outdoor Center
Botswana Outfitter: Explore Inc
Canada - B.C. Outfitter: Monashee Adventure Tours
Canada - Manitoba Outfitter: Earthwatch Institute
Chile + Argentina Outfitter: Boojum Expeditions
Costa Rica Outfitter: Wildland Adventures
France Outfitter: Discover France
Iceland Outfitter: Explorers' Corner
Ireland Outfitter: Country Walkers
Kenya Outfitter: Geographic Expeditions
Laos Outfitter: Asia Transpacific Journeys
Madagascar Outfitter: Kumuka Worldwide
Montserrat Outfitter: Green Monkey Dive Shop
Nepal Outfitter: Journeys International
New Zealand Outfitter: Active New Zealand
Peru Outfitter: Adventure Life Journeys
Philippines Outfitter: Wilderness Travel
Slovakia Outfitter: Biosphere Expeditions
Sri Lanka Outfitter: Access Trips
Tanzania + Kenya Outfitter: Tropical Ice Limited
Tonga Outfitter: Wilderness Travel
U.S. - California Outfitter: Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides
U.S. - Colorado Outfitter: Western Spirit Cycling
U.S. - Idaho + Montana Outfitter: ROW Adventures


Congratulations to the Philippines!

Pacquio Is The Heavy Favorite

Have you already placed your bet on the upcoming "Firepower" boxing match of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto?

Here in the office, Pacquiao is easily the heavy favorite. About twenty against two in favor of Pacquiao is that standing, so we decided not to play our bet.

Even in Las Vegas today where the match is set to be played, the current betting is 3 to 1 in favor of Manny Pacquiao.

But of course, we need not be sure. Miguel Cotto is the younger and bigger opponent, not to mention that sometimes, being underdog becomes a factor in winning.

The official weigh-in will be on Friday, while the fight is scheduled on Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippines).

Go, Manny!

Math Made Easy

Are you one of those college students who have difficulty dealing with Math Problems? Do you always wish that somehow you will be able to become first in finding the easiest solutions to the Math Word Problems that your terror professor writes in the board?

Then you need not worry that much!

With the help of the internet, you can now seek Algebra Help online anytime you need it. Nowadays, you can access the internet in a minute and get credible tutoring via TutorVista's online tutoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It really is good to know that people do have easy access to education today with the big help from advanced and modern technologies. Much more, we praise companies like these who were able to conceptualize and set up a site wherein you can get the Algebra 2 Help easily and conviniently even in your own homes.

Gone are the days when you will just rely on your professors, teachers, parents and friends to teach you in understanding your Algebra Word Problems. Today, you can do your own research, or to make things a lot more easier, you can enroll on these Online Mathematics Tutorial just for a small price. You can also be ensured that you can get the best and the most corteous online tutors to assist you in understanding your most complex mathematical problems

So folks, it is never too painful taking off some dollars in your pocket in order to avail Online Math tutorials. After all, education is really important. So come off, avail of the online tutorials and find the Math Answers easy and conveniently.

A Better Option in Grills

Are you tired of using your old, conventional barbecue grill?

Try Viking Grill!

I first heard of Viking Grills from a friend who is in the restaurant and grill business. Actually, he has just started with his business in 2006. As a person who really loves cooking, he was able to formulate a very good-tasting barbecue recipe. He started with using the conventional grill, and he was doing good with it.

However, his business has grown from one small dinner place to four different branches in a span of three years. With the incresing demand of his now-famous barbecues, he has no choice but to keep in step with meeting the demands. It is for this reason that he has been on the hunt for months for the most suitable grill that he can purchase.

As he very well know that our family loves grill foods, he went at our home last night to ask my opinion if the grill that he saw in the internet will be a good buy- and it was then that I am able to see for the first time about Viking Grills.

For you, out there, who are very sophisticated when it comes to purchasing top of the line food equipments, a Viking Grill is for you; and I tell you, it is not easy to fall in love with it.

We are not yet sure if the online shop site that we have browsed last night is charging extra for the shipping of the equipment, but I have already advised my friend to buy the Viking Grill with or without additional shipping charges. We have discussed and we both agree that it is about time he invest into a good grill equipment because after all, a gas grill is able to cook barbecues faster and better- thus more sales on his restaurant.

Aside from the fact that it will produce faster outputs, Viking Grill designs are really superb. They are made of stainless-steel materials and can actually be featured in your outdoor restaurant as an added attraction to customers and passers-by. You can also choose from a wide variety of grills, so you can get the one that will suit your home or your restaurant.

So when you are on the lookout for a better option in grill equipments, try Viking Grill.

Make That First (Good) Impression

In the year 2000, I was a fresh graduate struggling to find my place in the corporate world. Having studied in one of those colleges in the Philippines that specialize in Accountancy and Business Administration, we were taught that the one of the most important factors in getting yourself a job or a business deal is by making a good first impression with potential employers and potential business partners.

To my surprise, I found out that a small piece of paper can do wonders in making a good first impression- that is, by handing out nicely written business cards during interviews, business deals, or even mere acquaintances.

Looking back, I always admire people who have their own personal business cards ready to be given to potential employers and business partners. That is because to me, a person that has his/her own business card appears to be very professional and has had actually reached a certain milestone in their careers. Even in my first corporate office, only those who are in managerial positions have their own business cards.

These papers may be small, but business cards actually tells a lot about you on first acquaintance. This is because business cards inform other people about the nature of your work or the nature of the business you are into. In the future, people may use the business cards for reference, whenever they need your service.

As a fine example, my brother, who is a contractor of buildings and houses, makes it a habit of not leaving the house without at least five business cards in his wallet. During social gatherings and meetings, he would hand-out these business cards to other people. The results? He has already constructed at least three (3) residential houses in posh villages out of those to whom he had given business cards.

You need not worry about what you should put into your business cards. There are wonderful companies that specialize in creating the cards that will suit your need. There are loads of layouts to choose from, but of course, you can customize by giving your company logo, or your own personalized design.

So remember, when you mean business, always make sure you have a handy business card in your pocket. Hand them out, and make a good first impression among your business acquaintances.