Pacquiao vs Bradley: Perfect Storm

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Pacquiao vs Bradley: Perfect Storm

June 9, 2012 @ 9 pm EST ( 10 am , June 10, 2012 Manila time)

This not the Official Pacquiao vs Bradley Poster. It is a fan made Poster . Photo credit to Nerod of forum.philboxing.com

Below are the Tale of the Tape from  pacquiaovsbradley.org

EURO 2012 : Group Stage – Group A Results from June 8

 EURO 2012

EURO 2012 : Group Stage – Group A 

Results from June 8

	Poland		1 - 1		Greece
	Russia		4 - 1		Czech Rep  .

Between information and reflection

Today's Business Lessons

Between information and reflection
 

BUSINESS MATTERS (BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE)

 By Francis J. Kong  

(The Philippine Star) Updated June 09, 2012 

“You and I always pay for the choices we make.”

Have you heard this line before? For some of you, this may be the first time you’ve encountered this idea. But I bet most have heard or read this strong viewpoint before. The question is, have you ever reflected on it before?

Living in the cheap-high-speed-broadband-connection 21st century, information becomes readily available to us at a flick of a finger, making us the most informed people in the history of civilization. But while being the most informed – to the point being over-informed really – we’re also the least reflective.

There’s a big difference between being informed and being reflective.

I constantly load up on information. I even invest a fortune in a yearly “brain upgrade” where I enroll myself in some of the most prestigious (and expensive) seminars and academic courses just to add more to my information and knowledge arsenal. But, I realize, there’s a difference between amassing information and thinking or reflecting them through. But we can’t do much of the latter because we’re always working and moving.

We’re working even on days when we’re supposed to be resting. We’re always moving as evident in our annual travel log. Personally, I get paranoid when I have three days in a week empty of any speaking engagement. And though I log in thousands of miles every year, I expect to be traveling even more now that a Singaporean Speaker’s Bureau is representing me.

It’ll do us good to take some time to sit down and reflect. Putting on the brakes to reflect isn’t being idle. And continuously pushing down on the pedal and going at top speed doesn’t always translate to work success (sometimes, it leads to burn out and failure).

Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, Harvard-based psychologists and leaders in adult development, say, “True development is about transforming the operating system itself, not just increasing your fund of knowledge or your behavioral repertoire.” The same principle applies at the organizational level. Our current capacities, say Kegan and Lahey, “no longer suffice in a world that calls for leaders who can not only run but also reconstitute their organizations – its norms, missions and culture.”

Why don’t we reflect on this insight? What if aside from doing our job well, we use our position to be an example of how slowing down have great trade offs? Slow down and have lunch with your spouse. Go on a vacation, and work hard on your play, not just on your work. Having your kids enjoy their every minute with you.

When we reflect, we become more aware of what’s really happening around us – of our cruel, fast-paced, technology-driven times that suck the energy out of us every day. We’ll have a better idea on how to bring balance and order in our lives. And when we’re this intentional, wouldn’t we be focused at work? Wouldn’t we have more time for creative-thinking? Wouldn’t we be more productive?

The Psalmist wrote, “Teach me to number my days aright, that I may gain a heart of wisdom…” This is not just information, this is for reflection.

Denunciation of the Scribes; The Poor Widow's Contribution

Today's Reflections

 

Denunciation of the Scribes The Poor Widow’s Contribution

Mk 12:38-44

³⁸In the course of his teaching [Jesus] said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, ³⁹seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. ⁴⁰They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.”

⁴¹He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. ⁴²A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. ⁴³Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. ⁴⁴For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”

Reflection:
 

She, from her poverty, has contributed all. The poor widow of the Gospel is an example of true giving. She gives everything she has, forgetting herself and firmly believing in the goodness and providence of God. She offers what matters most to her—her whole livelihood. She depends on God, not on money. Her God is her wealth.

In contrast, rich people contribute from their surplus wealth. They share what is extra. They give what they do not need and continue living comfortably.

When was the last time we gave our most valuable offering or most precious possession to Jesus? When did we last make a supreme sacrifice for Jesus? We must admit that there are parts of our life, of our daily activities, or of ourselves that we have not completely surrendered to Jesus. We hold back from Jesus perhaps our time and our treasures.

Let the poor widow show us how to give without counting the cost, to share even what we need ourselves, and to give the best even if it hurts.

“It is possible to give without love,but it is impossible to love without giving.”

Today's Daily Bread

The Way To An “Easy” Life

June 9, 2012 — by Julie Ackerman Link

Our Daily Bread 

Read: 1 Thessalonians 3

No one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. —1 Thessalonians 3:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 46-48

Are parents trying too hard to make their kids happy? And is that having the opposite effect? These questions introduce an interview with Lori Gottlieb, author of an article on the subject of unhappy young adults. Her conclusion: Yes. Parents who refuse to let their children experience failure or sadness give them a false view of the world and do not prepare them for the harsh realities of adult life. They’re left feeling empty and anxious.

Some Christians expect that the Lord will be the kind of parent who protects them from all sorrow and disappointment. But that’s not the kind of Father He is. He lovingly allows His children to go through suffering (Isa. 43:2; 1 Thess. 3:3).

When we start with the mistaken belief that it’s an easy life that will make us truly happy, we become weary trying to live out our faulty belief. But when we face the truth that life is difficult, we can invest our lives in the pursuit of a good and godly life instead. That kind of life strengthens us for the times when life is difficult.

God’s goal is to make us holy, not just happy (1 Thess. 3:13). And when we are holy, we are more likely to be truly happy and content.

Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas? —Watts

A contented person has learned to accept the bitter with the sweet.

Today's Journey

Living Here for There

http://getmorestrength.org

 Jun 09,2012

“Our citizenship is in heaven” Philippians 3:20

Victoria Perez watched as the Cessna touched down on the road in the distance. When she was sure it was him, she shouted to her children, “That’s your father!” Grabbing the little ones, they ran to the plane and scrambled aboard. The engine buzzed to life, and the tiny aircraft lifted off. They were finally leaving Cuba. It had been two years since her husband Orestes had defected to the United States, and he had finally returned to fly them to their new home in America.

I am sure that Victoria initially lived for the day that her husband would return and take her to their new home in a better land! But I wonder, not knowing when he would return, if she ever gave up hope and hunkered down in her home in Cuba as though it was the only home she would ever have?

You’re probably connecting the dots. As followers of Jesus, this world is not really our home. For the most part, it’s not all that bad a place to live—but it’s still not home. Jesus has not only gone to prepare a place for us but has promised that He will come again to take us there (John 14:1-6). And as Paul notes in our text for today, our citizenship is in heaven. So, until we get there, we need to consider ourselves transient, like immigrants on our way to a better place. Saint John the Divine said it best when he wrote: “God is at home; we are in the far country.”

So what should we do to keep our eyes toward heaven and our hearts fixed on our new home?

Our first challenge is to remember that we are people of a different nation. We are people of His kingdom (Colossians 1:12-13). As citizens of a different land, we live by the principles of our homeland. We are generous, we forgive, we serve others instead of ourselves, we are patient and kind and extend mercy and grace whenever we can. Jesus is our King and we live to be like Him. Like pasta is to Italians, so living like Jesus is to people who are citizens of heaven!

With Abraham, we consider ourselves strangers and aliens here, desiring a better country (Hebrews 11:13-16). It’s not that we are aliens in the weird sense. We don’t have antennas on our heads and green skin. But if we know where we are headed, we will be different—wonderfully different!

Of course, there are things to enjoy and appreciate here. Being citizens of heaven doesn’t mean that we don’t live to revel in the glory of God in art, music, nature, friendships, love, and the material gifts that He has graciously bestowed on us. But when we are headed home, those things don’t ever tempt us to set up permanent residence in their pleasure. In fact, if we were to lose everything here, we could still hold our head high because we can never lose our greatest treasure: Jesus and the home where He will take us when He comes again. We live in the midst of both pleasure and pain with the confidence that the best is yet to come!

The old hymn gets it right when it says, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.” Victoria Perez must have known that. 

As she and her children ran for the plane, one of the kids lost a shoe. “Forget the shoe!” Victoria yelled. “Father is in the plane!”  

YOUR JOURNEY…

• The Bible says that heaven is for people who trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. If you don’t know Him, read the following verses to discover how to invite Jesus into your heart: Romans 3:10; 3:23; 5:12; 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-13.
• Do you ever get tired of living in a place that is not your home? Search the New Testament for verses that show what heaven (your true home) is like. Make a list of all the things you are looking forward to when you arrive!
• Are you living as if this earth is your true home? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to show you the beauty of unhindered service for Christ.

'In truth I tell you, this poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury...' Mark 12:38-44

Today's Readings

 

 

'In truth I tell you, this poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury...'

Mark 12:38-44

 

³⁸ In his teaching he said, 'Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted respectfully in the market squares,

³⁹ to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets;

⁴⁰ these are the men who devour the property of widows and for show offer long prayers. The more severe will be the sentence they receive.'

⁴¹ He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the treasury, and many of the rich put in a great deal.

⁴² A poor widow came and put in two small coins, the equivalent of a penny.

⁴³ Then he called his disciples and said to them, 'In truth I tell you, this poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury;

⁴⁴ for they have all put in money they could spare, but she in her poverty has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on.'

Dogs

The Smartest Dog Breeds

Some dog breeds are considered "smarter" — or more trainable — than others. But that doesn't mean they're less likely to get into trouble.

By Marie Suszynski

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Garcia, DVM

http://www.everydayhealth.com

Who doesn’t want a smart dog? They tend to be highly trainable and they can give you bragging rights. But be careful when choosing your pet. Smarter dogs can develop behavior problems more quickly than other dog breeds.

Breeds have been developed to bring out certain traits in animals, says Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, professor in the department of small animal clinical sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, and past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. That means that certain dog breeds are smart at doing some things but not others.

Take border collies. The dogs have been bred to be herders. “But if you want them to do something like pull wagons, they’re probably not so good at that,” Dr. Beaver says.

And be forewarned. An intelligent, healthy dog is usually one who’s very active. When you take an intelligent animal and try to fit it into the average person’s modern life, which usually involves the dog being stuck in the house or apartment all day, problems can arise.

While border collies are very obedient, they also have a high energy level and they need something to do to keep busy. If you don’t keep them active with things to do, they’ll come up with their own activities.

“Border collies are very popular right now, but they’re also one of the most common breeds with behavior problems,” Beaver says. “You can’t put them in an apartment and keep them sane.”

 

10 Smart Dog Breeds

If you’re looking for a smart, healthy dog, this list of 10 breeds that are considered intelligent dogs might help:

• Border collies. They have been bred as sheep herders and have a lot of energy. They need plenty of exercise and open space to run.
• Doberman pinschers. These guard dogs are obedient and will watch over you, but they need regular exercise.
• Australian cattle dogs. They’ve been bred to herd cattle and are very smart. But they need lots of exercise and something to do, such as agility training.
• German shepherds. They’re loving guard dogs that like children, but they need regular physical activity.
• Golden retrievers. They’re used as hunting dogs and help with search and rescue missions. They’re also friendly and love to please their owners, although they need plenty of exercise.
• Labrador retrievers. These hunting dogs work big jobs. They’re used as guide dogs for the blind, narcotic detection dogs with police departments, and in search and rescue teams. They’re highly trainable and have good tempers.
• Rottweilers. These obedient dogs work as herders, therapy dogs, and police dogs. They’re loving to their owners but tend to protect their homes and can be difficult with strangers. Experts recommend socializing these dogs and getting obedience training. Rottweilers also need to exercise every day.
• Poodles. They’re beautiful, smart, and active. Poodles do well in any size home, but need to be active every day.
• Shetland sheepdogs. Also called shelties, these herding dogs are very compliant and devoted to their owners. They can be shy with strangers and may try to herd people. They do best on a farm, but can also do well in homes if they get enough exercise.
• Papillons. These small dogs do well in any size home and they’re considered happy and alert.

But having a healthy pet is about more than the dog’s intelligence. If you want a happy, healthy dog, it’s best to choose one with the right energy level for your lifestyle, Beaver says. “If you come home from work and stay in your apartment, you need a dog without a lot of energy,” she says. If you live on a farm, on the other hand, a high-energy dog will have plenty of activities to keep it busy.

The Best Beer and Food Pairings

Food

 

The Best Beer and Food Pairings

 

"Good food can make good beer taste better, and vice versa," says Aviram Turgeman, a beer sommelier at Cafe D'Alsace in Manhattan.

Select the food you're eating to learn his picks for which beers are the perfect match for your main dish.

 

Pizza, Mackerel

Drink this: Pilsner, lager
Why it works: Structure. A dry, crisp beer with balanced hops can overcome strong flavors, like seasonings on pizza, or the oiliness of fish. Plus, the hops can scrub your taste-buds between bites, enhancing the flavor of both beer and food.

Health bonus: When steaks were soaked in pilsner for 6 hours before panfrying, a suspected carcinogen in the meat was reduced by as much as 88 percent, according to a Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study.

Turgeman's pick: Jever Pilsener

Also try: Stella Artois, Kronenbourg 1664

Burger, Chicken, Lamb

Drink this: Amber ale

Why it works: Intensity. "Strong flavors overwhelm light beers," says Turgeman. That's why you need a complex, heavier brew.

Health bonus: The hops in a beer like an amber ale may help lower cholesterol and prevent blood clotting, according to a 2007 study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.

Turgeman's pick: Fischer Amber

Also try: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

Beef, Sausage, Pork

Drink this: Farmhouse ale

Why it works: Region. European beers taste great with meat cooked in European styles. Carry the lesson to other cuisines, to complement undertones in each: Asian beer with sushi, a Mexican cerveza with tacos, and so on.

Health bonus: The barley used in ale's brewing process contains flavonoids—a group of compounds, also found in wine, that may interfere with the multiplication of cancer cells.

Turgeman's pick: Saison Dupont

Also try: La Choulette Blonde, Castelain Blond

Green Salad, Egg

Drink this: Belgian white

Why it works: Weight/body. Citruspacked, lighter wheat beers make food taste fresher and cut through the richness of yolks or hollandaise sauce.

Health bonus: Wheat beers may help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, say Austrian researchers. A test-tube study found that compounds in beer helped prevent tryptophan degradation and neopterin production, two factors that are linked with coronary-artery disease.

Turgeman's pick: Gruut Belgian Wit Beer

Also try: Hoegaarden, Blue Moon

Cheese, Salmon

Drink this: Trappist, Abbey

Why it works: Body/strength. The mild sweetness and yeastiness of Trappist beers play off the charred flavors of smoked or grilled food or pungent cheese.

Health bonus: Brewer's yeast contains B vitamins, protein, and minerals, but it rests on the bottom in Trappist beer bottles. So pour most of your beer into a glass, then swirl the last bit to pick up the yeast.

Turgeman's pick: Chimay Red

Also try: Leffe Blonde, Goose Island Matilda

Chocolate, Fruit

Drink this: Stout, Porter, flavored lambics

Why it works: There are no rules. "Experiment with sweet beers," Turgeman says. "You can make great combinations." To cap off a dinner date, pair chocolate with cherry lambic.

Health bonus: The black-cherry juice in cherry lambics is higher in disease-fighting antioxidants than cranberry and orange juice are, says a 2008 UCLA study.

Turgeman's pick: Lindemans Kriek Lambic

Also try: Smuttynose Robust Porter, Young's Double Chocolate Stout

3 Ways to Get Ahead

Today's Career Tips

3 Ways to Get Ahead

 Interview Tips from Bill Rancic

Your look can make or break your career. Bill Rancic knows how to make the right impression

By Moira Lawler

You’ve checked your resume six times. You know why you’re a good fit for the position. But are you armed with confidence? Bill Rancic, the very first candidate Donald Trump hired eight years ago on The Apprentice who has gone on as a successful entrepreneur, reality TV star, and motivational speaker, says making an impression goes beyond what you look like on paper. “Confidence is critical,” the 41-year old says. “When you're confident enough to be yourself, that’s when you'll get the job.” We sat down with him to talk about his secrets to success and how self-assurance has paid off for him. 

 

 Wear confidence—literally
 

Is your interview outfit something you feel comfortable and powerful in? Or is it the same suit you wore when you were fresh out of school and about 70 trips to Wendy’s thinner? “Whether you want to admit it or not, people begin to judge you the minute you walk in the door,” says Rancic, who has a hands-on role in the hiring process of his various ventures. “When I’m interviewing someone, I want to make sure that he thought enough to take care of himself—to dress appropriately and to groom himself properly. If he wasn’t willing to do that for the interview, how will he act when he's working for me?”

 

Make good grooming a habit
 

When you sit across from the boss at a table, he’ll be looking at you from the neck up, so make sure you’re feeling assured. Rancic’s secret weapon? Rogaine. “When you lose your hair, it has an impact on confidence and your overall self-esteem whether it affects your career or your love life,” he says. He’s been a customer for years and admits he was shocked when he compared the photos from before he started using it to now. (Go ahead . . . Google it.) See what other experts say about good grooming.

One in four men suffer from hereditary hair loss, so Rancic knows he’s not alone. In his latest role as Rogaine’s “Growth Coach,” he’ll offer advice to men through social media outlets on how to take control of hair loss. Whether you’re hitting the gym to keep your belly in check or loading up on anti-aging products to delay wrinkles, tackle the issue head on instead of running from it. “No one even needs to know what you’re doing,” he says, adding that he’s not the least bit embarrassed to use Men’s Rogaine Unscented Foam. “It’s like a styling mousse. You use it once in the morning and once at night, and it becomes a habit like brushing your teeth.”

 

Be open to change 

 In his transient life—he and his wife, Guiliana of E! News, live in Chicago and LA to suit both of their careers—his dopp kit and the woman on his arm are both critical to his style. “Since getting married, it has changed significantly,” he says, laughing. “Oh my God, I was not a good dresser. I’d wear flip-flops and jeans. I guess that’s not cool.” Guiliana helped him with the little things—like introducing him to pocket squares for a simple way to upgrade a smart outfit and wearing proper footwear. (She’s right—flip-flops away from the beach really aren’t cool.) And Guiliana isn’t the only one who thinks change is a good thing. She also has him hooked on after-shave balm (“It tightens up my skin.”), blow-drying his hair (“My hair used to be really flat. It takes like two extra minutes.”), and anti-aging serum. Rancic doesn’t look like a guy who spends too much time grooming—he just looks good.

“I shouldn’t be saying this,” he says. “My buddies in Chicago are going to read this and I’m going to lose my ‘Man Card.’” See that full head of hair, though? Man card is intact.

http://www.menshealth.com/grooming/get-ahead