Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez on SKY Cable HD

Too many Alvarez boxers that this fight is named Mayweather vs. Canelo instead of the latter’s last name.  Supposedly the highest purse fight in boxing history with $41.5 cool million as his minimum guarantee to just step inside the ring.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 23, will be facing 36-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr.  this coming Sunday (Manila time) –both fighters with undefeated record.  Mayweather maintains that he is still at the peak of his game and continues to be his usual confident arrogant self.

Canelo is apparently the Spanish translation to the boxer’s ginger hair.  No mistake that he is also a world champ even if Mayweather dismisses the fact saying there are just too many belts in the field now and these young bloods easily get one compared to the time veterans really have to earn it the long hard way.

Catch the Mayweather vs. Canelo fight this weekend.  SKY Cable is giving this PPV fight FREE and in HIGH DEFINITION via SKYcable FREE VIEW HD to all subscribers with the HD box.  The event will air this Sunday, Sept 15.  Live telecast begins at 9AM.

 

For those SKY Cable subscribers who do not have the HD Digibox, other than me suggesting you get one to change your life and up your viewing experience, you can still catch this real-time, as it happens, via LIVESTREAMING on iWantv also at 9AM.

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UFC on ABS-CBN Presents Mark Muñoz, A 3-Part Special on The Filipino Wrecking Machine

After the huge success of bringing NBA games to Free TV, ABS-CBN presents another top caliber sports content to local television audience.  The local audience is very fortunate to get FREE access to these first-rate shows and programs that only a network stalwart like ABS-CBN can provide.  Sports fans should laud the network’s efforts in bringing the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts closer to Filipino hearts.

Early this year, Mark Muñoz flew in Manila to visit the Philippines.  Muñoz came home to his roots for the first time.  With press cons for the media and fans alike, Mixed Martial Arts clinics, autograph-signing and photo op sessions, Muñoz was still able to include a visit to his parents’ respective hometowns in his itinerary.  Born on the US naval base in Japan, Muñoz’ parents relocated to the US Navy Town of Vallejo, California when he was 2 years old –so he was particularly happy to be exposed to the Filipino culture.

Via Getty Images / ESPN UK website

At 34, Mark Muñoz has already made his name in the UFC scene as top contender in the middleweight category and is actually ranked #3 in the world by Sherdog in that weight division as of March 2012.

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Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on Biography Channel

 

 

As part of Biography and History channels’ ongoing commitment to invest in producing local stories like recent “The Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.”  (2010 Q2) and “The Maguindanao Massacre” (2010 Q3) on History, they are following up with a blockbuster biography on Manny Pacquiao, premiering 27th October, Wednesday, 9pm, under the “Leaders and Legends” block on the Biography Channel.

 

 

 

 

Manny Pacquiao Feature on Leaders and Legends

Biography Channel

SKY Cable Channel 65

October 27, 2010

9PM

 

 

Repeats of Manny on Bio:

 

30 Oct. 10pm

1 Nov. 11pm

12 Nov. 9pm

 

 

For more info on: 

HD packages

Digital cable services,

and SKY Select

call SKY Cable at 631-0000.

 

Pacquiao vs Margarito on November 14, 2010

 

 

Will another one bite the dust?

 

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao steps again in the ring on November 14th, Manila Time, to face another opponent in the face of Antonio Margarito.  They will plow it out for a vacant WBC (World Boxing Council) Jr. Middleweight Title that, to some critics, is a fictitious weight class.

 

 

Filipinos would like to believe that this would be another easy win for Pacquiao since he is the best pound for pound fighter in the world and Antonio Margarito is coming off a 1-year suspension for getting caught trying to use illegal hand wraps.  If Pacquiao does win, it will be a new title in his eight weight class.

 

 

But don’t write off Margarito just yet.  Margarito’s camp says that his height, reach and size will be the difference.  He better know how to use them though because with Pacquiao’s speed, he doesn’t have enough time to strategize deliberately in the ring.  He won’t be able to see what hit him.

 

And this will be another walk in the park for the boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao.  I really hope that Margarito puts up a great fight against Pacquiao to give the boxing fans their money’s worth.  Otherwise, it’s just a win-win scenario for both fighters with huge purses in their pockets while the biggest loser is… the fans.  Pac, pac, pac!

 

 

Catch the Manny Pacquiao versus Antonio Margarito fight in FULL HIGH DEFINITION!

 

 

WORLD SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:

PACQUIAO vs MARGARITO

in FULL HIGH DEFINITION

November 14, 2010, SUNDAY, 8AM

 

LIVE, UNINTERRUPTED and in TRUE HIGH DEFINITION

on SKYCABLE HD

 

 

Boxing fans are in for a treat as SKYCABLE HD, the country’s first high definition cable TV service, brings the last big fight of 2010 in TRUE HIGH DEFINITION.

On November 14, live from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, seven-division world champion and the reigning WBO welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will defend his title against “The Express Train” Antonio Margarito Montiel.

Be on a ringside seat right in the comforts of your home as SKYCABLE HD brings the clash of these titan pugilists LIVE and commercial-free in true HIGH DEFINITION!  Catch all the boxing action in breathtaking detail, panoramic viewing and clear digital sound.

 

It’s the finest way to watch sports.

 

Call SKY Cable at 631 0000 for more details.

 

 

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Another One Bites the Dust- Pacquiao Wins Over Miguel Cotto via TKO

Manny Pacquiao Faces Miguel Cotto in the Ring

Pacquiao Meets Cotto or Mosley?

The Real Deal: Pacman Signs with ABS-CBN

July 6 Marked the 1st Round Between Ateneo and DLSU

Unfinished Business: Pacquiao v. Marquez

Manila Ice and the Philippine Heat

It’s a Match: Pacquiao – Hatton

Pacquiao Floored Hatton

Shane Mosley Wants To Meet Pacman in the Ring

Floyd Mayweather Injured

Pacquiao – Cotto Face Off Brewing

 

 

In the Flesh: Raw and Raring

 

 

Guess who Bubba was training with last Saturday? 😉

 

 

 

He is a Filipino-British actor, host and commercial model that can make hundred of girls flushed with fever just by flashing his bright melting smile.

 

Bubba and Coach Basas gave him a crash course in MMA to get him prepped for his new show.

 

In Action:

 

 

Positioning

Armbar

Superman Punch!!! 🙂

Packing 🙂

Guess who owns those white gloves he used? 😉

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He’s quite simple and unpretentious.  He was open to learn and eager to practice.  Without gripes about taking a break, the heat or an aching muscle.  No star complexities at all –something that would definitely make you adore him more… even off cam. 

 

 

Derek Ramsay Training Album

 

 

 

Dear Jane: BB Before CTC

 

 

I got another email today that really got me floating a few inches off the ground (step back David Blaine).  She seriously touched a gratifying part of my heart and I choked back a tear while reading her email.

 

 

Not that I’m stroking my ego (but yes, maybe I am, a bit.  I’m pretty down this week so I need to feed on the gushing positive vibe from this), but I’m going to share with you folks her email and I surely hope she doesn’t mind. 

 

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Between Bites Email (betweenbites@gmail.com)

February 17, 2010

 

Hi Jane,

 

I’ve been an avid follower of your blog ever since I bumped into it when I was researching about Yaw-yan. I was mostly interested in knowing about women who go into kickboxing or mma here in the Philippines. I wanted to encourage women who feel helpless in tough situations especially one that needs self-defense to try out kickboxing. Sadly though I had to stop yaw-yan because of my schedule. I work in a contact center as a trainer and most of the time, my schedule changes. I could be in the morning shift this week and graveyard the next week.

 

I always enjoy reading your blog and recommend it to people who want to read interesting stuff online. They in turn have become your followers too. What I love most about your blog is that it’s very personal and you allow us to experience what you experience in a whole new level. Before your blog, I always log on to www.clickthecity.com for what’s in and out. The difference is that I feel so detached and I don’t feel the writer’s personality in articles. I still check out their site but I always check your blog first now.

 

I want to start a blog just like yours but injected with my own personality. I’m currently in Cebu and there are so many places and experiences that I want to try out here and in Bohol that I just want to share them. You are so creative, smart and witty Jane and I don’t think I can be at par. I would like to know how you started, what motivated you and what keeps you doing it. If you were to ask me, I’ve started several blogs but never had the heart to keep doing it cause I felt lost most of the time. Not knowing on what to write and how to write. I needed something to motivate me and your blog has done just that. If you can create and touch lives just by writing in your blog I am definite that I can do the same. You see Jane, when I feel down or I need something to cheer me up, I sometimes go to your blog. Makes me feel that I can still be hopeful and that there are so many things to celebrate in life.

 

I kinda hesitated to write this email cause you might not have the time to read it but then I read your post on “Dear John” so I am sure that you would take the time to read your readers email. Well, I’m just dropping you a note to say Hi and thanks a lot!

 

Nadine

 
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Between Bites’ Response

February 19, 2010 

 

Nadine, it’s the third paragraph that blew me away.  Thank you for sharing a part of you particularly the long lost love of writing.  It’s not always easy to write and most of the time, I feel that I’m short-changing my readers when I write about some mundane or insignificant stuff that only I can actually relate to or find significance in.  I actually think I was a better writer back in high school or college because there were less distractions and for some reason, I had better writing technique.  Now, it’s just writing on top of my head or drawing inspiration from elsewhere.  Most of the time, a strand of happy vibe can already keep the writing fluid flowing.  And yes, YOU can definitely touch lives as well –just put your heart in it.

 

Most definitely, there are many things to celebrate about Life.  One just has to have the appetite to find the good in life.

 

Thanks for your heartwarming email, Nadine. 

 

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Saying she reads Between Bites before Click the City has got to be the best feedback I’ve ever received (with love to CTC, of course!).  *Blush*  I also like the fact that she shared a lot about herself to me too.  I know it’s not always easy to put yourself out there. 

 

I have the urge to fly to Cebu and give you a TIGHT SQUEEZE! 😀

 

 

Your email really brought a ray of sunshine in my week –and emails I receive from readers like YOU inspire me to keep finding a bite of happiness from the food I eat, places I go to, weird scenarios I get into and people I meet. 

 

 

Big LOVE,

Jane

 

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Venetian Macao Auditions

 

The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is looking for Gondoliers and Streetmophere Artists positions for February 2010.

 

GONDOLIERS

 

On its 4 Venice styled waterways, Gondoliers will be required to steer gondolas while serenading guests with Italian operatic selections.

 

Job Requirements:

 

Vocal skills will be fundamental to the position.

Conversational English is a necessity

Have a well groomed, professional appearance.

 

Please prepare:

One Italian song, a capella

One other piece of your choice- pop, jazz, Broadway, etc.

 

Also, be prepared to improvise dialogue in an Italian accent, and to recite a short monologue in an Italian accent.

A pianist will be provided- please bring sheet music if necessary.

 

                                                                 STREETMOSPHERE ARTISTS

 

Vocalists

Please prepare:

 One Italian aria from the Classical or Romantic period (i.e. Mozart, Verdi, Puccini)

 One other piece of your choice- pop, jazz, Broadway, etc.

 

Vocalists must also be able to execute and perform choreography/movement while singing, and have the ability to sing as soloist in addition to an ensemble setting.

Sight reading ability is a plus.

 

Basic Requirements:

 

* Classical training and Stage performance experience is a plus 

* Good customer service skills

* Enjoy interacting with the guests and taking photos.

* Be able to follow direction and be flexible to changes

 

MUSICIANS

* Ability to perform as a soloist and as part of an ensemble

* Ability to learn music quickly and accurately

* Be able to follow direction, work well with others, be flexible and maintain a professional attitude and image at all times

* Should possess strong improvisational skills

 

Pianists

Please prepare:

* one solo piano piece from the classical repertoire

* one aria accompaniment from the Classical/ Romantic repertoire (Vedrai carino, O mio babbino caro, Quando m’en vo)

 

There will be sight reading from a piano score as well as from a lead sheet, as these skills are fundamental to the position.

 

String Musicians (violin,guitar,viola,cello)

 

Please prepare:

* One solo piece from the classical repertoire

There will sight reading from a piano/ vocal score, as well as from a lead sheet. These skills are fundamental to the position.

 

Please bring resume and head shot.

 

Audition Details:

Date: January 15 and 16,2010

Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Location: Philippine Opera Company

15 Garcia Villa Street, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City

Telephone number: 892-8786 or email: zarah.aguila@venetian.com.mo