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Just a few days after it was officially announced, Linux’s Ubuntu OS for mobile phone gets performance boost update. The video below shows the comparison of the old and new build for the Ubuntu OS powered phone.

The popular Linux based operating system, Ubuntu, was announced by Canonical to be running on Android devices. Ubuntu is one of the new operating system that will challenge the dominance of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android system. Just recently, Mozilla, the creator of Firefox web browser has launched their very own Firefox OS. Another Linux based operating system called Joli is now being developed and is moving from laptops to smartphones.

The Linux based operating system will allow users to run computer desktop application to their smartphone. The code for Ubuntu operating system will initially be released this coming February as a standalone file that can be installed in Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus phone to replace Android. Canonical has no plans of developing their own handsets despite of bringing Ubuntu to smartphones. The good thing about bringing Ubuntu to smartphones is that it is targeting low-end smartphones.

The software features voice command called “HUD” (Head-Up Display). This will allow users to just type or say what command they want the phone to carry out instead of clicking the menu. It uses swipes rather than buttons just like the Windows 8 on tablets. It can also run web applications coded in HTML5 that is currently adapted by most developers worldwide. It has been said that Canonical will also develop their own App Store.

The last fight of Pacquiao and Marquez on November 13, 2011 was very controversial to all the boxing fans all over the world. I am a Filipino so I think you know whose side I am. I watched the replay one by one per round and tried to analyze the fight. For the first few rounds, it was Pacquiao who dominated the fight but on the Rounds 7, 8 and 9; I think Marquez countered Pacquiao but on the last 4 rounds, Pacquiao took over again dominating the whole fight. I’ve seen this picture in Facebook about how Marquez’s step-the-foot-of-Pacquiao trick made him almost won the fight. If you’re going to check the photo very carefully, you can see that Marquez steps on the foot of Pacquiao and throws a power punch on him. It was like holding Pacquiao so he cannot get away from Marquez’s power punch. It was too really obvious when I watched the replay over the Internet. I read an article on Yahoo! about Pacquiao having a foot cramps beginning the fourth round which is the first round we ever saw Marquez doing the step-the-foot-of-Pacquiao trick. Pacquiao is not making excuses, he was a victim of cheating here. Marquez was a very good fighter, he is well known in counter punching but on this fight, he cheated on Pacquiao where Pacquiao almost lost the fight. If you want to check the video replay of Pacquiao's fight, go to this link and see it for your self. 

World’s biggest crocodile has been caught by villagers of Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines. This salt water crocodile is believed to be 21ft long and weighing 2,369lb (1,075kg) and is suspected to be the cause of attacking 2 villagers in the area.  The biggest crocodile currently holding a world record is at 18ft male currently residing at Australian Nature Park. Herpetologist, Bryann Barr, said "I'd be surprised if it was truly six meters,” Alligator biologist, Allan Woodward, also said “There’s never been a crocodile longer than approximately 18feet (5.5 meters)”.