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Tips to pass the IELTS Speaking test

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:48:00 +0000

The speaking examination of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. This is a face-to-face, one-on-one interview with an examiner. The exam is recorded.

The exam, a requirement for migration to an English-speaking country, has three parts. In Part 1, candidates will be asked questions about themselves (e.g. Describe yourself) or about familiar things, such as their family (Describe a person close to your family), work (Can you tell me something about your work?), studies (What is your favorite subject?) or interests (Describe a recent book you have read). This usually takes four to five minutes.

In Part 2, the examinee is given a card with a main question and some bullet points on what they need to cover in answering the question (e.g. Describe a party you recently attended). An examinee will be given one minute to compose an answer and can make notes. After one minute, he or she will be asked a question and will be given two minutes to answer. The examiner may ask one or two more questions related to the main question.

In Part 3, candidates will be asked questions related to the questions in Part 2 (e.g. Do you think it is important to celebrate special occasions with your loved ones?) These questions will be geared towards abstract issues or ideas. This part lasts between four to five minutes.

Compared to the listening and writing portions, the speaking test is one of the most anxiety-provoking parts of the IELTS exam. This could be due to the fact that many Filipinos are afraid of face-to-face encounters with foreigners, especially if they are outside a social context. Most candidates feel intimidated when speaking with a foreigner or a Filipino examiner in English. Remember the speaking exam is about assessing your English-speaking skills. It is nothing personal. You will be speaking to a professional so you have to be professional as well. It is not about using big words and a fake accent that you think will impress the examiner.

Here are some tips:

Be positive

Never argue with the examiner. Always be positive. Try not to say anything that will be offensive to a particular race, gender, person with a different sexual orientation or persons with disabilities. It is best that you speak without any burden of trying to win an argument. Try to speak candidly and do not stop unless told to do so.

Read out loud

To prepare for the speaking exam a candidate can get a newspaper and read the text out loud in front of the mirror.

Prepare some answers

You should prepare a short list of answers for questions related to personal information. This saves you the trouble of thinking of an answer during the exam itself.

Get a buddy

You can also get a buddy or partner whom you can practice your English conversational skills with for at least 30 minutes a day (you can ask a call center agent to do this with you or you can do this with some of your friends overseas through Skype).

Dress for success

It is highly recommended that you wear business attire during the examination. This has a positive effect on your psyche and will reflect on your attitude and performance. While it is not mandatory to get “dressed up,” do it anyway.

Answer in English

If you are asked about your favorite food, try not to answer using the Filipino term, for example, “siomai.” (The proper term is “dumpling”). Also, give an answer that is not too complicated.

How to get your children take their medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:37:00 +0000

As a parent, you know that making your children take their medicine can pose quite a challenge. That’s because most of the time, children find their medicines to be bad-tasting, so they will do practically anything to avoid having to take them.

Don’t give up. Knowing this fact already brings you one step closer to finding out how you can make them take their medicine instead of forcing or fighting with them. Here are some things that can help you:

Talk to your kids. Explain to them why they need to take their medicine. Be firm yet patient in telling them that taking their medicine is an important step to making them better. Some mothers use the airplanes and spaceships trick in putting the spoon or dropper into their kids’ mouth. While this is fun and cute, it is not strongly recommended as children may begin to associate medicines with playing games.

Choose good-tasting medicines. Toddlers and older children shun food that do not taste good. The same principle applies to medication. Yummy-flavored medicines are a lot easier to take than those that taste bitter or have flavors that are too strong. When it comes to cough medications, it’s a good thing there’s ASCOF Lagundi Syrup. Made from 100% Lagundi leaves, it comes in delicious flavors such as strawberry, ponkan and menthol. And because it is natural, you can be sure that it is safe to give to children.

Give medicines that are easy to take. Some medicines are difficult for kids to swallow. As much as possible, choose something that is in syrup form so it’s easy for children to take. Because it is available in syrup format, ASCOF Lagundi Syrup is convenient toadminister. Just put the recommended amount of ASCOF syrup in a spoon or dropper, or use the dosage cup that comes free with every bottle.

Stick to the schedule. Skipping your child’s medicine intake schedule may give them the impression that they no longer need to take their medication. Sticking to the schedule will avoid confusion and will also help your children be more prepared in taking their medicine.

Do not mix medicine with food. This tactic used by some parents in giving medication is not encouraged, because your child may not be able to take the entire intended dosage if he/she does not finish his/her food. Not only that, your child may begin to refuse any food given in the future, thinking that it may contain medicine.

Always have a positive attitude. Smile and be cheerful when administering medicine, so that your child will see the activity as something pleasant.

Say something like "It’s time for your medicine" in a happy voice, to reassure your child and give him/her the impression that there is nothing to worry about. With these tips and further advice from your pediatrician, you can make your children take their medicine without the drama, and ensure that they recover from their illness much faster.

How to be with your pet without unleashing allergies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 May 2011 07:35:00 +0000

Allergies no longer have to prevent pet ownership. By taking a few simple precautionary steps, it is possible to comfortably live with both pets and allergies. Here are a few helpful tips:

• Shut the door. Keep cats or dogs from your bedroom—and not just when you are sleeping. If you keep the door closed, it will prevent cat or dog hair from drifting in during the day. This also applies to a guest room if you happen to be hosting a guest with allergies.

• Keep pets off the furniture. You can do this by placing a plastic cover on the furniture or by placing pieces of aluminum foil on areas where pets settle. They find the noise disturbing. Or you can try orange peel; cats dislike the smell.

• Ditch the carpets. Pet hair tends to stick to carpets, especially soft, shaggy carpet. Try area rugs on tile or wood floors. They are convenient because they are portable and usually machine washable.

• Bathe pets. Use an allergen-reducing shampoo. Clean dogs at least twice a week.

• Clean the air. Remove irritants with an air cleaner that has a HEPA filter.

• Vacuum and dust frequently. Use a vacuum designed especially for pet owners. These include features such as an odor-absorbing filter and powerful suction for pet hair, while still capturing and retaining the dust and dirt that can trigger allergies and asthma.

The recently introduced Cat & Dog vacuum, by the creators of the first HEPA-certified vacuum cleaner, is built with a sealed system designed to prevent dirt, dust and allergens from escaping back into the air. Floor care innovator Miele engineered the upright model specifically for cat and dog owners to deliver the powerful suction and airflow necessary to remove stubborn pet hair. Plus, it’s so quiet it won’t disturb your pet’s mid-afternoon nap!

The vacuum’s versatile brush roller automatically adjusts when transitioning from hardwood to high-pile carpet. This feature ensures proper airflow to remove pet hair in one pass. SwivelNeck technology allows the entire brush roller to limbo under chairs and tables and to dance around lamps and other objects, including pets.

Modify your Home Exterior

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 May 2011 07:26:00 +0000

Most families are reorganizing closets and making trips to Goodwill, they are neglecting the part of their home that guests see first—its exterior. And after this year’s harsh, long winter, the outside of your home probably needs more than a little T.L.C. Moisture can create the perfect conditions for the growth of mold and mildew. Dirt, grime and salt residue can also be damaging if left unchecked. But fortunately, there are products available that can make the outside of your home look brand new.

Make Your Home’s Siding Shine

After getting hit with record-breaking snowfalls this winter, the exterior of most homes took a beating. Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your home’s siding—and you don’t need to hire a professional or rent a power washer to make your home look like new. Try a cleaner like Jomax House Cleaner and Mildew Killer. It is guaranteed to kill mold and mildew and remove tough stains and stubborn dirt without scrubbing or power washing. Plus, it’s safe for use around plants and shrubs. Or for quick and easy routine cleaning, try Jomax House Wash. Just hook it up to a garden hose, spray, wait 5−10 minutes for dirt and stains to loosen, and rinse off—it’s really that easy!

Put Life Back Into Your Driveway

A cracked, weathered driveway doesn’t do much for a home’s curb appeal, and it’s often the first thing that guests see when they visit your home. Unfortunately, driveway resealing is a project that many homeowners neglect due to the mess and time it requires. But resealing a driveway doesn’t have to be a time-consuming and messy project. Thanks to breakthrough technology, homeowners can rejuvenate their driveways in one easy step with EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating. Unlike other blacktop sealers that must be applied with a squeegee, EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating can be rolled onto the surface just like paint. It’s drive ready in just four hours, leaving a jet-black finish, and it lasts longer than traditional driveway sealers.

Don’t Forget Your Walkways

It’s easy to revive worn sidewalks, porches and entryways without spending a small fortune on replacing them. Select a product like EPOXYSHIELD Concrete Resurfacer. It comes in a kit complete with all the tools you need to renew and restore aged, patched and cracked concrete surfaces. The best part is it can be rolled on, eliminating the mess of replacement or traditional application.

Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 May 2011 05:51:00 +0000

Three world’s greatest living watchmakers has teamed up to create one of the world’s most prestigious state-of-the-art movement manufactures, Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two.With Chapter Two, master watchmakers Daniel Roth, Roger Dubuis, and Peter Speake-Marin, went beyond the boundaries of haute horlogerie.

The resulting timepiece features an instantaneous big date triple calendar that, thanks to innovative roller indications and the unparalleled experience of the master watchmakers involved, is the world’s most legible calendar mechanical wristwatch.

Chapter Two timepieces features central hours and minutes indicated by elegant diamond-cut, solid gold hands, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, big date at 12 o’clock, and the day and month spelled out in full on their respective rollers.

Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two – Big Date Triple Calendar comes with 18K red gold and 18 white gold, price at $66,000.00 and $67,500.00 respectively.

North Island Seychelles Island

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 May 2011 05:31:00 +0000

North Island in the Seychelles is a private island that offers a tranquil retreat with lapped by warm tropical waters, where native species of animal, fauna and flora have been given a place to regenerate. The Island was abandoned in the 1970`s due to the collapse of the coconut industry, but the owners of the island are slowly re-introducing native species of animals to create a natural balance of life.

North Island was created as a conservation project and has 11 luxury villas, which have been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen to create a warm and inviting space that offers the rare opportunity to completely relax.

North Island's villas have two air-conditioned bedrooms, kitchens, overhead ‘punkah punkah’ fans, satellite televisions, DVD/CD systems and internet access. The master bedrooms feature dressing rooms, writing areas and en-suite bathrooms with marble bathtubs and showers.

North Island offers an activities designed to have minimum impact on the environment such as kayaking at the coastline, biking, strolling along the idyllic beaches, diving, fishing, or relaxing a the Espa holistic Spa. A night for the main bedroom in Villa North Island would cost € 2, 760 per person

Ways to Stop Children Behavior Problems

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:33:00 +0000

Misbehavior among children is a common dilemma faced by parents. Children’s behavior problems are caused by various reasons and could worsen if not dealt with early. The good thing is that there are several solutions available to help you remedy your child’s behavior problems. Sending children to boys homes for the summer or seeking professional help may be a good idea. There are also more personal approaches which are just as effective because, after all, you know your children better than anyone else and can best reach out to them. Here are some practical ways to stop behavior problems:

Show concern for your child’s schooling

The time your child spends in school is crucial for his development. It is important that you show your child that you value his schooling. You can participate in volunteer activities or work part time in your child’s school so you can see firsthand what happens there, how your child behaves, the teachers’ morale and other important details that will help you determine the possible causes of your child’s problems. If you cannot spare this much time, you can still make sure that you attend every Home and School meeting, participate in family activities and attend conferences that require parent’s attendance. Your participation will not only make your children feel that you are concerned about them, but will also let their teachers know that you are involved as a parent. They will be more responsive and helpful when you ask them for help concerning your child.

Establish good levels of communication with your child

Communication is basic in every relationship, but most people take it for granted. Communicating with your child does not only mean listening to the good things they have to tell you. Make it a point to regularly ask them how they are and actually listen to what they have to say. When you talk with your child make them feel that you are really interested and concerned. Listen to the details and don’t be overly judgmental. If they tell you any problems that they are going through, ask them how they feel and offer your advice. What your child tells you can help you picture what he or she is really going through and will help you decide how to respond to your child’s misbehavior.

Be a good example to your children

If your child has problems with authority or following rules, it might be difficult for them to listen to your chastisement if you yourself don’t have respect for authority. It may sound cliche to say “be a good example,” but whether you like it or not, your children will always have the tendency to absorb your behaviors, habits and mannerisms, both good and bad. If you want them to listen to you, practice what you preach.

You are personally responsible for your children, so whether you choose to deal with their behavior problems personally or ask for professional help, you should be involved and show concern all the way through.

Drink fruit juice may help fight diseases

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:24:00 +0000

Fruit juice is linked with reduced risk of cancer, improved markers of heart health and cognitive decline, and increased antioxidant activity, according to the study. These protective health benefits are similar to those of whole fruits, said the study, conducted by researchers at the University of California. The researchers came to the conclusion after summarizing recent research data on the potential benefits of fruit juice. The review included a range of study types, from in vitro to clinical trials (60 papers total), all published in 2005 or later.

Among the fruit juices included in the review, consumption of apple, citrus, cranberry, grape, and pomegranate juices all showed beneficial effects. Markers of improved health ranged from reductions in urinary tract infections (cranberry) to improvements in age-related cognitive decline (grape and apple) to reduced risk of prostate (pomegranate) and respiratory and digestive (orange, grapefruit) cancers. Additionally, intake of all juices was linked to heightened antioxidant activity.

"While it is universally accepted that fruit and vegetable intake is protective, there is not a clear consensus about the benefits of consuming the juices that are extracted from them," said study lead author Dianne Hyson, PhD.

An analysis of the scientific evidence suggests that 100 percent fruit juices retain important bio-active components that may promote good health and aid in disease prevention.

Tips for a healthier you

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:23:00 +0000

The most difficult means to becoming healthy is having an appropriate diet from which the body benefits. For those who need the “not so complicated” nutritional advice, here are some tips to keep in mind and most importantly, to practice:

• You don’t need to deprive yourself of foods you love. Weight being an immediate parameter of wellness can be managed well if we just take in what we need and burn out whatever excess we may have taken in. At the very least, do not take for granted counting calories. Once you know your caloric needs, keep focused and do not exceed. If you exceed, the best thing to do is to increase physical activity.

• Keep watch of your caloric intake and note where most of the food calorie is coming from. Do not forget that fat has double the calories from protein or carbohydrates. So when you have two foods to choose from, choose one with much less calories from fats.

• As calorie counting is not the only means to achieve a healthier you when it comes to dieting, remember to eat foods with good amounts of fiber as it helps in heart and digestive health and blood sugar control. Dietary fiber is not only found in fruits and vegetables but also in other common Filipino foods like suman, bibingka, palitaw, puto, sapin-sapin, noodles (bihon, miswa and spaghetti), espasol and tupig.

• Speaking of heart health, emerging studies have shown that a supplementation of citrus extract and vitamin E may reduce levels of a marker of inflammation and promotes a healthy heart. Experts in the medical community view chronic inflammation as an equally or even more important marker of cardiovascular status than cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

• When it comes to eating patterns, many people who want to reduce weight/body fat has the mistaken notion that the longer gap between food intake, the better. This is wrong. Especially during waking hours, when our body has higher consumption for energy, we should appropriately space our food intake, so as not to create a state of temporary deficiency, a state which can even lead the body to produce more cholesterol than at any other time.

• When eating, small mouthfuls of food eaten slowly taste the best and gives the greatest pleasure. Remember not to use food as a means to handle any emotional ups and down. This will surely lead you to taking much more than you need.

Making things simpler

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:21:00 +0000

The now almost unheard of word processor, Wordperfect, used to be the most popular word processor in the planet and one reason for this was it used a very clean screen (no menus) and it had a page preview featuring at most two pages at a time. That may seem like such a forgettable feature now but then, it was quite new since people were still using Wordstar and its very messy screen with all the codes shown on it. It’s distracting really to have all sorts of menu items surrounding your photos and that’s why programs like Photoshop have incorporated a viewing mode allowing a user to do away with everything that’s not the photo. This is quite useful and Aperture now has it as well.

We mentioned last week that photographers are actually used to putting their slides (positives instead of negatives) on a light table to look more closely at them. Aperture simulates this experience with the full screen view. Everything is black except the photos when you’re looking at your library. You can rearrange photos and do your usual library stuff when in this mode but things are so much cleaner so you can focus on the photos and not the menus.

Similarly, full screen mode is also there when you want to edit specific individual photos. Nice to have a clean black screen. Honestly? I’m not such a big fan of the gray look on the default editing screen and finding out that there is this other way of doing things is such a great thing.

What’s more is that you can easily toggle what editing stuff you have on the full screen mode. You can have the usual straighten control, red eye, cropping, etc. You can even have the whole shebang that you normally have on the default editing screen – library, metadata, and adjustments but with a nice black finish. Much more elegant, I think.

Typical Apple though to add some visual spice to the mix: When you press the Shift key when you’re moving sliders in this mode, the rest of the adjustment palette (or HUD) disappears leaving just the one slider you’re using. Again, this does a pretty good job of letting you concentrate on the adjustment you’re doing.

Just a little observation: When you shift back to the usual screen and the library, metadata and adjustment heads up display (HUD) was left on, it can stay on though you have the same set of controls on the default screen. If you lock the HUD on the full screen mode, it will fade out when you go to the default screen. If you don’t lock it, that’s when it stays there when you exit. How’s that?

Oh, there’s this nifty toggle switch that allows you to keep some of the controls always available or if you want them to just slide out of the sides when you hover your mouse pointer. It’s always nice to be in control.

Car pollution can damage brain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:20:00 +0000

Being exposed to highway pollution can cause brain damage in mice akin to memory loss and Alzheimer's disease, US researchers said Thursday. Scientists recreated the airborne pollutants that come from the burning of fossil fuels and the weathering of car parts and pavement, and exposed mice to the harsh air for 15 hours per week over 10 weeks.

The tiny air particles were "roughly one-thousandth the width of a human hair, and too small for car filtration systems to trap," but exerted massive damage on the brains of the exposed mice, said the study.

"You can't see them, but they are inhaled and have an effect on brain neurons that raises the possibility of long-term brain health consequences of freeway air," said senior author Caleb Finch of the University of Southern California.

Scientists found that the exposure resulted in "significant damage" to neurons involved in learning and memory, and they detected "signs of inflammation associated with premature aging and Alzheimer's disease."

The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives. More research is necessary to determine if the same effects could be seen in humans. Of course this leads to the question, 'How can we protect urban dwellers from this type of toxicity?' And that's a huge unknown.

Problem with Chlorinated Water

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:15:00 +0000

Up to now, most public health experts still say that chlorination of water intended for human consumption is the cheapest, most effective and safest way to prevent life-threatening waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever and amebiasis. Indeed, chlorination of drinking water, which started early this century, has been regarded as one of the greatest advances in public health ever. Aside from destroying pathogens, chlorine has other benefits. It controls the growth of microorganisms, fungi and algae in water reservoirs and pipes, and in the process, it keeps water pipes patent. It likewise neutralizes the taste and odor of algae and decaying vegetation, making drinking water more palatable. It also eliminates obnoxious gases and compounds like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from water.

But you are right. Drinking chlorinated water carries some health risks. Chlorination of drinking water has been previously regarded as completely safe, but recent scientific evidence proves otherwise. For example, some epidemiologic studies have indicated that long-term (i.e., 15 years or more) drinking of chlorinated water increases the risk of developing cancer of the colon and urinary bladder.

Actually, it is not chlorine, per se, that is hazardous to health. Rather, it is the by-products that are generated by the chlorination process. Chlorination by-products, often referred to as disinfection by-products (DPBs), are chemical substances that are produced when chlorine reacts with certain organic substances in water during the disinfection process. There are several kinds of these chemicals but the most studied are the trihalomethanes of which the most prevalent is chloroform. Other common DPBs are bromodichloromethane, chlorodibromomethane, bromoform, chloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and dichloroacetonitrile.

In animal experiments that employ mostly rats and mice, chloroform has been shown to produce liver and kidney tumors; while the other DPBs have been variously associated with liver and kidney tumors and damage, tumors of the intestines, damage to the nervous system and some reproductive abnormalities.

Incidentally, the animal experiments on DPBs used doses that are much higher than those present in drinking water. Also, the mechanism of tumor formation in mice and rats are considerably different from that in humans. Nevertheless, the potential health hazard arising from DPBs in humans can’t simply be written off.

Despite the apparent health hazards that accompany chlorination of drinking water however, to discontinue this practice would be foolhardy, at least until an equally effective and cheap, yet safer, alternative process has been developed.

At present, there are substances and devices available in the market that can remove DPBs or the organic substances that serve as precursor of DPBs from chlorinated drinking water. One of the cheapest among these is activated carbon which removes chloroform and other DPBs. Thus, if you filter your tap water with a device or filter that contains activated carbon, this will surely reduce your health risks from DPBs.

Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins 2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:09:00 +0000

The first meeting of Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins last December 2010 ended up in a very controversial draw. The fight was a total rumble and excitement! Many fans debatably expressed their opinions about it and ask for a rematch. Now, it is officially answered as both fighters will be facing each other again to settle the score on the event headlined as "Dynasty II: Pascal vs Hopkins". The upcoming bout Pascal vs Hopkins 2 on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada is a top notch boxing event this 2011. A lot of expectation for this return showdown as everyone's wanted a winner at the end. Who is going to finish this victoriously? Alright, let's have a preview of both boxer’s career and achievements below. Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. and Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light. The boxing event will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing in the United States beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT and distributed live on pay-per-view in Canada. Prepare for action as both fighter will be going to an all-out war on May 21. Don’t miss Watch Pascal vs Hopkins 2 rumble.

Mosley vs Pacquiao Undercard

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:53:00 +0000

Bob Arum has announced the Pay-per-view undercard for Pacquiao vs Mosley that is taking place on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The line-up includes two world title fights. The Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard, or preliminary matches, consists of preliminary bouts that occur before the headline or “main event” of a particular boxing event. Top Rank Promotions, intend the undercard to provide fans with an opportunity to see up-and-coming fighters or fighters not so well-known and popular as Mosley vs Pacquiao in the main event on May 7, 2011. In the meantime, check out the Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard below.

Here is the Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard:

Urbano Antillon a rematch with WBC Lightweight champion Humberto Soto (54-7-2).

The undefeated Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. from Puerto Rico (19-0-0 with 16 KOs) currently holding the WBO Super Bantamweight championship will face Jorge Arce from Sinaloa, Mexico with a record of (56-6-2 with 43 KOs).

American Kelley Pavlik (36-2-0 with 32 KOs) will face against Mexican-American boxer from Texas Alfonso Lopez III (21-0-0 with 16 KOs) for a 10-round Super Middleweight Bout.

Pacquiao Sparring Session to Start Early

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0000

With Manny Pacquiao getting into shape sooner than expected, his sparring sessions may also be moved forward. Unbeaten welterweight Shawn Porter and lightweight David Rodela arrived late last night from the United States to serve as Pacquiao's spar mates in his training for Shane Mosley. The Mosley vs Pacquiao fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The two boxers flew in ahead of Top Rank chief honcho Bob Arum, who is slated to arrive early this morning in time for the media briefing scheduled in the afternoon. Barely a week into formal training, Pacquiao has built up his stamina and found his rhythm, much to the delight of chief trainer Freddie Roach.

Pacquiao, who took advantage of the training break to shoot scenes for his television program Show Me Da Manny yesterday, is slated to have his first sparring session next week. Gauging from Pacquiao's progress, however, it isn't far-fetched that Roach will also adjust the original schedule, which calls for four weeks of training here before moving over to his Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for another four weeks. Watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live on Showtime PPV on May 7, 2011. If you watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live streaming is available via Showtime pay-per-view for only $54.95.

Watch House Season 7 Episode 16

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0000

Watch House Season 7 Episode 16 this coming Monday, March 14, 2011 on FOX. The new episode of House Season 7 Episode 16 is entitled "Out of the Chute". House fans, brace yourself for another Monday night that is full of medical thrill and drama peppered with a large dose of humor because House Season 7 Episode 16 will give us more thrill, drama in a single show. On House Season 7 Episode 16: Out of the Chute, a bullfighter is admitted after being attacked by a bull, and Masters develops a crush on him as his condition inexplicably worsens, with miniseizures that can't be explained. Meanwhile, House is away from the hospital, tending to other issues. You may watch House Season 7 Episode 16 on your TV set as it airs its premiere broadcast on date mentioned above on FOX 9/8c.

NBA All-Star Game

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:26:00 +0000

The NBA All-Star Game 2011 will be played on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Staples Center. The Staples Center, considered one of the world’s best arenas for sports and entertainment, have been selected to host NBA All-Star 2011, marking the fifth time The City of Angels and the second time Staples Center will be the site of the annual celebration. The NBA All-Star Game is a game held annually between the top players in the Western and Eastern Conferences of the National Basketball Association. The game is part of All-Star Weekend, held every February, which includes other exhibition activities such as the Rookie Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, and Three-Point Shootout. Never miss the fun, excitement, in watching your favorite NBA superstar like Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Paul Pierce, LeBron James and many more in showcasing their talents in basketball Watch NBA All-Star Game 2011 on February 20, 2011.

Watch 90210 Season 3 Episode 12

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Watch 90210 Season 3 Episode 12 this coming January 24, 2011 on CW Channel. The new 90210 Season 3 Episode 12 is entitled "Liars". Also It's A Good Thing That They Have Changed Up The Characters. I don't like that relationship either, both silver and Navid are idiots, besides Silver is the worst friend ever, when the party thing happened she turned her back on Annie, she choose Naomi over her, after all her problems with her mother, she preferred to have Naomi than Annie, and when Annie appeared at school to talk to the 3 girls all of them were rude and when the image appear, she acted like she was Annie's friend -.- and when Naomi appeared she would ignore Annie. I haven't seen Silver with a guy that is not from that circle either. Meanwhile, don’t miss to watch 90210 Season 3 Episode 12: Liars online upon its air date and see who made the great changes.

Doctor Who – A Christmas Carol

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:29:00 +0000

On Christmas, December 25, 2010 the world’s longest running sci-fi TV series will air its sixth Christmas special with the Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol. In terms of where the episode sits in the chronology of Moffat’s tenure on the show, it picks up with Rory and Amy on their honeymoon, him in his Armour, her as a policewoman. Gambon is clearly having a lot of fun here, and makes for a strong Scrooge-like figure. And for those fearing Katherine Jenkins is stunt casting gone wrong, then fear not. The part fits her a treat, and even when she opens her mouth to belt out a song, you’re unlikely to mind. We’ve seen songs shoehorned uncomfortably into Doctor Who in the past, but not here. Murray Gold’s score tucks terrifically well around the many deliberately quiet and steady moments of the story, too. Really looking forward to this – the sets and lighting look fantastic. The Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol will star Matt Smith as the Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond, and Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams as well as guest starring Katherine Jenkins and Michael Gambon. The plot was based on the famous Charles Dickens’ novel, A Christmas Carol. Watch Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and it will be aired on BBC-1 at 7:00 PM (BST).

Watch Smallville Season 10 Episode 5

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Watch Smallville Season 10 Episode 5 this coming Friday, October 22, 2010 on CW channel. The new title episode of Smallville Season 10 Episode 5 is “Isis”. Well, the previous episode was an exciting one, do you agree? Last episode was all about the Homecoming and Clark attend to their five-year high school reunion. A visit back to the home of the Crows has Clark remembering old times with Lana and Chloe, while Losi is furious that no one remembers her five days as a student. Well perhaps I should give this week new episode of Smallville entitled “Isis”. If you have been a follower of Smallville during its previous seasons then the word “Isis” might be sounds familiar to all of you. This was mentioned last season. For those who doesn’t know it yet, it’s the secret computer lab of Lana she used to spy against Lex Luthor, later it was closed and no further information has been revealed for it. On this episode, they might link the story with this one over the previous Isis story we already knew. Anyway, the summary for this one is about Lois gaining super human abilities and she’s doing what a super-woman should do and that is getting rid of the bad guys! Before she accidentally activates an ancient artifact that transforms her into the Goddess Isis, Lois decides to tell Clark she knows he’s the Blur. On the other hand, after Cat Grant witnesses Lois as Isis using her superpowers, she decides Lois is the Blur and sets out to prove it. The turn of events gives Clark and Oliver a real headache on how they can make Lois normal again. Hopefully, Lois aka Isis will knock out Cat early in the episode, so that we don't have to hear her run that noisy, annoying mouth of her. It's kind of like there's two sides to her. The cartoonish annoying side she presents to everyone and then underneath the surface is the mother who loves and is afraid for her little boy. I’m so excited about this episode, never miss to Watch Smallville Season 10 Episode 5: Isis.

Watch Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Watch Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 7 this coming October 21st 2010 on CW channel. The new title episode of Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 7 is “Masquerade”. It seems that this new episode of Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 7 because it’s about Natashia Williams’ new character as Lucy. It turns out Miss Lucy is an old friend of Katherine’s, no surprise she clearly has allies and minions on every corner. “Masquerade” will bring ‘Katherine’s game’ to a whole new level. It appears Katherine and Elena will be dressed alike at the Lockwood’s Masquerade Ball. With all Katherine’s allies running around, this could be the foundation to her plan. This will be a game changer and Katherine’s motives will become much clearer. Bonnie, Jeremy and Alaric all do what they can to help Stefan and Damon, but Katherine has a surprise planned that none of them could foresee. Things take an ugly turn when Matt and Tyler start doing shots with their friends. On the other hand, Caroline and her mother share some quality time together after what happened on the previews episode (Kill or Be Killed) while Bonnie accidentally finds new information about Mason. Who is this new vampire Phillipe and what are his plans for Elena? Is Elena the target, bait or both? How will Elena cope with Stefan’s dark past? Most importantly, though, how does Katherine fit into this deadly equation? Expect this Masquerade episode to be intriguing and quite alluring at the same time since there will be a banquet that will forever be remembered by Elena and Stefan as they take the dance floor while they are both wearing a mask. Fascinatingly, something will happen to make their night the opposite of perfection. So expect the drama to rise. I’m so excited about this episode, never miss to Watch Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 6: Masquerade!

Watch Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 6

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:12:00 +0000

Watch Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 6 this coming Monday, October 18, 2010 on the CW channel. The new title episode of Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 6 is “Easy J”. After last week episode Goodbye Columbia we witnessed how Serena acts herself out as a new student on that great educational institution. Last week episode would deal not only with Serena but also with Blair as well as Blair decides to enroll herself in a class of a powerful businesswoman Martha, who is guest-lecturing in Columbia. Another mystery is would be the mysterious fellow student who thwarts Blair’s plan of securing the prized position as Martha’s assistant. Ok that’s enough of last week episode and let’s proceeds to this week episode. Although Blair made it perfectly clear that Little J was no longer welcome in Manhattan after what happened with Chuck, Jenny is tempted by an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Tim Gunn, which could be a game changer for her future. I at least try to understand Jenny's actions, Blair was more then cruel to her, and she thought Chair was over at the time. Jenny isn't innocent though, her character is very dark. Practically all of season three was her trying to throw herself at Nate. It's very contradicting to Jenny though, considering she was once found on a rooftop pushing Chuck off her. That's what Blair cannot forgive compared to Serena sleeping with her boyfriend in the past. That and Blair loved Chuck more than anything. I hope Blair brings both Chuck and Jenny down, just my own opinion guys! Meanwhile, Serena discovers something about her new boyfriend, Colin (guest star Sam Page), that may put an end to their relationship just as it was getting good. I know this plot will give you an idea how the story goes and makes you more interested to Watch Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 6: Easy J episode now. Let’s all find out this Monday if how Little J’s return will shake the Gossip Girl world we know and love!

Watch House Season 7 Episode 2 Online

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:59:00 +0000

Watch House Season 7 Episode 2 Online this coming Monday, September 27, 2010 on Fox Channel. The new episode of House Season 7 Episode 2 is entitled “Selfish“. Last episode of House was a good one, when House and Cuddy explore their feelings toward each other amid a crisis at the hospital: the threatened loss of its Level 1 status as a trauma center because the only available neurosurgeon is sick. The diagnosis of the doctor’s illness is difficult, but House doesn’t offer to help. In this new episode, the team argues over a family’s decision to treat their young daughter in the House Season 7 Episode 2: Selfish. A healthy and active 14-year-old Della with a terminally ill brother collapses during a skateboarding competition. House and his team struggle to diagnose her condition and reassure her parents who already have to cope with their son’s terminal illness. with time running out to save her life, Della’s family is left with little hope of securing a new donor and faced with a seemingly impossible decision regarding the fate of both children. And in the clinic, House must deal with an elderly man and his son. House and Cuddy begin to face the challenges of taking their romantic relationship into the workplace. Guest Cast in House Season 7 Episode 2 are: Murray Gershenz: Maurice Bobbin Bergstrom: Nurse Alyson Stoner: Della Stephanie Courtney: Claire Sean Smith: Ernest Dwier Brown: George Allan Rich: Sidney. Watch House Season 7 Episode 2 Online will be aired this September 27, 2010.

Watch Nikita Season 1 Episode 3 Online

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:31:00 +0000

Watch Nikita Season 1 Episode 3 Online this coming Thursday, September 23, 2010 at CW channel at 8/9c time slot. The newest episode of Nikita Season 1 Episode 3 is entitled “Kill Jill“. Nikita Season 1 Episode 3: Kill Jill is by directed David Solomon and written by Amanda Segel. In this new episode, Nikita rescues Jill, he is a journalist who is trying to expose a conspiracy involving Division and a major plane crash. Michael and Percy suspecting Birkhoff of being Nikita’s inside mole and send Amanda in to interrogate him. Michael enlists the help of the recruits, Alex, Jaden and Thom, to help them locate their latest target. David Solomon directed the episode written by Amanda Segel. Watch Nikita Season 1 Episode 3 Online is something to watch out this week. So you might want to check out this post for any updates about the show.

True Blood Season Upcoming Finale

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:02:00 +0000

True Blood Season 4 will resume next year 2011. Watch True Blood Season 3 Episode 12 Online this coming Sunday, September 12, 2010 on HBO. The True Blood Season 3 Episode 12 is entitled "Evil is Going On". True Blood Season 3 Episode 12: Evil is Going On will surely reveal some shocking secrets that we must never missed before this True Blood Season 3 Episode 12: Evil is Going Finale will end. In “Evil is Going On” episode, Eric will grapple with his self conscience while plotting his revenge on Russell. True Blood Season 3 Episode 12: Evil is Going On season finale is directed by Anthony M. Hemingway and written by Alan Ball. Sookie gives careful consideration to a life without vampires of any kind. While secretly planning a perfect payback for Russell, Eric deals with his feelings of right and wrong. Tommy’s latest overstepping boundaries leaves Sam in a rage. A new vocation is in store for Jason after he warns Crystal’s family about a potential drug raid. Watch True Blood Season 3 Episode 12 Online here.