Pacquiao vs. Algieri Live Coverage and Results

The Pacquiao vs. Algieri match is inching nearer and every Pacquiao fan is somewhat excited about this fight. Although this is not the Pacman dream fight that everyone wants, it is still something worth looking forward to. For many boxing "experts," Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2) is way too strong for the relatively green horn Chris Algieri (20-0). Pacquiao is coming off two straight wins but the shadow of that terrible defeat against Juan Manuel Marquez two years ago still hangs heavy over The Pacman's head. If Pacquiao defeats Algieri, which is very likely, the trip to dreamland he took via Marquez's punch will still remain in the memory of boxing fans. What the stubborn world wants to see is the ultimate fight that Pacman should do before the sun sets down on his boxing career, the fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. But of course that fight will remain in dreamland because it is destined not to be fought. So the people will just have to do with this not so exciting Pacquiao vs. Algieri match.

For those who do not know yet (where were you?), the Pacquiao vs. Algieri match will be happening on November 22 at The Venetian Macao in Macau, China. That's also another contributing factor why this fight is not that exciting--the fact that it will be held in Macau. 

Anyways, just bookmark this page because we will be bringing you LIVE COVERAGE of the match, round by round on the day of the fight.

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Dance and Lights

I stumbled upon this video today. I enjoyed watching it. While watching it amaed my mind also was busy thinking about how the choreographer did this thing. Probably they master the dance routine first then the dancers are filmed performing the dance without the lights. Graphic artists are then tasked to create the light effects based on the video of the dance routine. Now when what the graphic artists created is projected on the stage it would fit the routine perfectly. Looks complicated but it is actually easy.

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Brocholli with Cream and Cheese Quiche

what you need...

...for the Pie Crust:
2 cups      all purpose flour
1/2 tsp.    salt
1/3 cup    Crisco shortening
1/3 cup    butter
3-4 tbsps. cold water

...for the filling:
6 pcs.      eggs
1/2cup    heavy Cream  
1/2 cup   milk
1/2 cup   sour cream
               ground white pepper and nutmeg to taste
1 head     brocolli (steamed and cut to florets)
1 cup       cheddar cheese (grated)

what to do...

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
    Prepare Pie Crust:
    a. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt.
    b. Cut in shortening and butter using 2 knives, until mixture resembles  coarse crumbs.
    c. Drizzle water over the mixture and roll dough into a ball.
    d. Let rest for a few minutes then roll in between two sheets of wax paper using a rolling pin, even out dough until it is flat.
    e. Gently place dough into a quiche pan snd press bottoms and sides.
    f. Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Crust should look light golden in color and only partially cooked. Remove from oven.
      *(please do not turn off the oven)

2. In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Add cream, milk and sour cream. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg.

3. Get the pie crust and pour in egg-milk mixture. Arrange the brocolli florets on top of the pie and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese too.
4. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the egg filling is golden in color. Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before  serving.

* makes 4-5 servings

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UFC 180 Werdum vs. Hunt Live Coverage and Results

In a few hours UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt will kick off and MMA fans around the world will rejoice. The event will take place in the Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico. This is the first time that UFC is bringing it to Mexico. The people of Mexico are so excited about the event that tickets were sold out within 8 hours.

Originally the event was planned to headline the UFC Heavyweight Championship match between Cain Velasquez and Fabrício Werdum. Velasque is the current champion and Werdum the top contender. But on October 21 it was announced that Velasquez could not go on with the fight because he has suffered an injury. So Mark Hunt was tapped to replace Velasquez. But Hunt is not Velasquez so the main event was changed from "championship" to interim title bout.

We will bring you live coverage of UFC 180 so please bookmark this page and come back here at the right time to get the latest news about the matches in this event.

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Smoked Bacon in Macaroni Casserole

what you need...

250 g smoked bacon
2 tbsps. oil
2 pcs. white onions (sliced into rings)
500 g macaroni (pre cooked)
1 tsp. basil (dried)
salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup Cheddar cheese (grated)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

what to do...

1. Render the smoked bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels then crumble.
2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In the same pan, saute onions until caramelized. Set aside on a plate.
4. In a bowl, combine cooked macaroni, basil, bacon, half of the sauted onions, half of the grated cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Pour the mixture in a buttered casserole dish.
5. Cover the top with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from oven. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining sauted onions and grated cheese.
7. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes then serve.

*makes 6 servings.

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Diem Brown Dead at 32 After Losing Battle with Cancer

MTV reality star Diem Brown has died after battling cancer. She was 32. Brown started her career in 2006 in the MTV reality series "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat." She has completed seven challenges for that series.

Brown first revealed to the public her battle with ovarian cancer during the first season of Real World/Road Rules Challenge. Her cancer went on a remission that year after she underwent chemotherapy. But in 2012 she suffered a relapse and in 2013 matters went very bad for her because she was also diagnosed with colon cancer

MTV has released a statement after the news about Brown's death:

MTV is tremendously sad to hear the news that Diem Brown has lost her long battle with cancer. We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Diem was a true fighter and brought passion to everything she touched. We will miss her.

Last Tuesday Brown showed that she was willing to fight till the very end, she has tweeted, "I NEED PRAyErs and advice my doctors are seemingly giving up but I won't & can't rollover"

"Whatever option I have to LIVE I'm grabbing!"

Thanks girls for holding my hand - no matter how many times you go through cancer.. The first chemo back always gives me so much anxiety & emotions... Love y'all now it's #ChemoTime #KillTheCancer @danamlevy @julierotondi

A photo posted by Diem Brown (@diembrown) on Sep 9, 2014 at 11:48am PDT

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Skype for Web : Run Skype on Your Browser

Now Skyping has become easier for us because we can now use Skype without downloading and installing the app. Skype has rolled out Skype for Web which allow users to video chat using the browser. All you need to do is head to Skype.com and log in.

This new service is still in beta and not everyone has access to it as of now but it will become available for everyone in the next few months. [Skype]

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Chicken and Shrimp Pot Pie

what you need...

1 tbsp.    butter
1/4 cup  white onions (chopped)
1/4 cup  chorizo ( diced)
1/2 cup  shrimp (shells removed and deveined)
1/4 cup  mixed veggies from a can)
1/4 cup  broccoli, cooked
1 can      cream of potato soup
1/2 cup  evaporated milk
3/4 cup  chicken (cooked and shredded)
              salt and white pepper to taste

...biscuit crust:

1 cup     evaporated milk
1 cup     flour
1 cup     butter


what to do...

1. Pre-heat oven at 375 degrees F.
2. Melt butter over low heat and saute onions until translucent.
3. Add chorizo and render the fat.
4. Add shrimps , mixed veggies, cooked chicken andpour in potato soup.
5. Adjust consistency with evaporated milk and season to taste.
6. Brush ramekins with butter. Spoon in chicken and shrimp mixture in the ramekins.
7. In separate bowl, combine all ingredients of  the biscuit topping. Spread on top of the chicken and shrimp mixtures on each ramekins.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F until the top has turned golden brown.
9. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

*  For the topping variant, you may replace the biscuit topping with mashed potato and brush with beaten egg.

..topping variant (mashed potato):
* replacement for the biscuit topping

1 cup     potato (cooked, mashed)
1 pc.      egg (beaten, to brush on the mashed potato)

* makes 4 servings

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