Schumacher Out of Coma Transferred to Recover in Switzerland

[Grenoble Hospital in France, left Schumacher, middle, Lausanne Hospital in Switzerland, right]

Today, Monday, June 16, 2014 - Family, friends and fans of F1 legend Michael Schumacher rejoices as news of recovery from coma by the famous race car driver spreads. Michael has left the Grenoble Hospital in La Tronche, southeast of France to resume full rehabilitation outside of the public’s prying eyes. Michael’s family, doctors, nurses and staff have extended their appreciation to all the people all over the world who have prayed and wished his well-being since the fatal skiing accident that happened late December of 2013 just a few days before his 45^th birthday last January 3, 2014. Michael has been in long induced coma after he was airlifted and rushed to the emergency of Grenoble University Hospital. Michael regained consciousness last April but needed to still be under sedation as per his doctors diagnosis and further observation. Michael will recover and recuperate at the Lausanne University Hospital called the ‘CHUV’ which is nearer his family’s Swiss residence.

Although the statement given by Sabine Kehm, Michael’s manager shortly after the legendary F1 driver had left the Grenoble University Hospital did not give any further details on Michael ’s medical condition. Kehm was quoted saying that Schumacher would ‘continue his long phase of rehabilitation.’  With such statement, some could only speculate the long term side effects of his injury therefore taking longer rehabilitation. But since Michael was an athlete and in top shape, a few good months would probably a good recovery period. Around the world, colleagues, friends and fans have posted well wishes for the fast recovery of the 7-time F1 Champion. Doctors and experts hail the move of Michael’s transfer to a facility near his home as this will speed up the recovery portion with family support as much as possible.  Ever since the accident, Michael’s family kept on constant vigil by his bedside in the hospital.

Sharapova Wins Her 2nd French Open Title

[Maria Sharapova - photo grab from hdwallpaperscool.com]

Russia's pretty tennis pro, Maria Sharapova beats 22 year-old Romanian Simona Halep. Sharapova's win was passionately won in a three spellbinding set many claimed as Sharapova's art of passionate tennis play that only she can conquer and finish with the winning score of  6-4, 6-7, 6-4.  Towards the end and as the crowd chants Simona's name to accord her for her fighting spirit, her eyes welled up with tears. But it was Sharapova's winning moment and Halep has to accept defeat with grace and honor. Halep was the first to reach the finals since her manager Viginia Rucizi also lost to Chris Evert 34 years ago. Halep settled as the world's Number 4 in the world of Women's Tennis having beaten also by Serena Williams last year. On her side, Sharapova still congratulates Halep and told. "You've had an unbelievable two weeks, Simona.  I’m so emotional right now I don’t know what language to speak, English, French, Russian. But to be able to have the chance to stand on this stage two years is incredible for me.”

Encore!

Encore!
Excellently amazing!
Very well done Michael Martinez!
The Philippines fly high as its representative, Michael Christian Martinez make it big in the Sochi Winter Olympics. But there's more!Martinez's feat already made history in the world with Martinez having been the first figure skater in Southeast Asia to make it to the Winter Olympics history. And Filipinos worldwide owe it to this 17 year old skating sport talent.

The crowd wooed in delight as he make triple spin axle landings several time in his performance and his iconic arched body finale just simply made the people in the gallery wonder. His magical performance was worth today's event, being Valentine's Day where he swayed on the Romeo and Juliet theme melody, A Time For Us. He became an instant favorite and everyone clamors for an interview for the young Olympian.

With him in the 19th slot in the overall medal standing, Michael had already etched the Philippine flag in history. Michael dreams of becoming a doctor someday. He has the dedication and an excellent talent and this young teen was just starting out in his journey as an Olympian and all are hopeful he will continue on.  He vowed to make it to the 2018 Winter Olympics. Filipinos worldwide have been cheering and you made us all proud.
UPDATE 02/16/2014
Men's Figure Skating medal standing have shown another Asian in the person of Yuzuru Hanyu have dominated the event. dropping Russia in second and USA third in the overall  medal tally.

Pacquiao to Mayweather: A Gentleman’s Fight for Charity

[Manny Pacquiao & Floyd Mayweather, Jr. - image from thyblackman.com]

In reply to Floyd Mayweather’s fight proposal parodies, Manny Pacquiao finally accepted the challenge and counter on condition that they fight for charity.  A true gentleman’s fight. “Forget the purse, Let’s fight for charity!”  The Filipino boxing hero rules out Mayweather’s parodies in assuming Pacquiao was only prolonging acceptance to Mayweather’s challenge just to gain more money at stake for his tax problems.

In an interview with inquirer.net Pacquiao said, “I’m not desperate to fight him just for the sake of money or material things,"  He further dared Mayweather to draft and sign a deal contract that both of them will not receive anything out of the fight and donate the proceeds to charity.  Pacquiao also expressed his agreement on any kind of random drug testing in aid of a clean fight.  Mayweather was aligned with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) whereas Pacquiao has recently been tested under Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) during his fight against Brandon Rios last November 2013.

Mayweather who is currently in South Africa continue to assail Pacquiao’s credibility while Pacquiao continue serving as a congressman of his region in Southern Philippines. On issues about his tax obligations, Pacquiao remains consistent that he was religiously paying his obligations and that the matter is now being settled by his lawyers. He however stressed that,.“I’m a lawmaker and I’m a law-abiding citizen."

And for Mayweather, Pacquiao has one final challenge, “Floyd, if you’re a real man, fight me, Let’s do it for the love of boxing and for the fans. Let’s do it not for the sake of money. Let’s make the boxing fans happy.  The only way he can avoid facing me in the ring is to retire from boxing.”

American Serena Williams Fall Over Ana Ivanovic of Serbia

[Serena Williams - photo from celeritynetworth]

American Top seed Serena Williams lost over Ana Ivanovic of Serbia.  Undefeated since August, coach Mouratoglou blame Serena’s lost to some back pain condition she almost gave up even before her match with Daniela Hantuchova. In a 6, 3, 3 completed matches, Ana’s convincing moves breached Serena’s domination in the prestigious Australian Open.  Williams has this to say after her defeat, "I don't want to blame anything, Williams said.”I feel like Ana deserves all the credit. I feel she played unbelievable today. 

Michael Schumacher in Coma After Ski Fall

[Michael Schumacher - image from mirror.com]

December 30, 2013

Grenoble, France

Michael Schumacher, F1 racing car champ was critical and in coma after sustaining head injuries from a fatal ski fall on Meribel ski resort at the French Alps.  The 44 year old German Formula One legend was being treated at Grenoble University Hospital in the south eastern city of Grenoble, France.  The severe brain trauma made him slipped to a coma.  Immediate family and friends including wife Corinna, his two children and German Chancellor Angela Merkel requested everyone for prayers in order for Michael to pass his ordeal.

"He is in critical condition, his condition can be described as life threatening," said Jean-Francois Payen, head of the intensive care unit of the hospital.  According to his attending neurologist Jean-Luc Truelle, the next 48 hours or so would be very critical. The fall happened last Sunday, December 29 and Schumacher was airlifted to the hospital on the 30th at around 11:40 GMT.  He was initially operated due to the serious and diffuse brain lesions upon arrival to the hospital in an agitated state with arms and legs jerking uncontrollably.  No follow up operations has been performed since then.  Though Schumacher wore a ski helmet, the impact must have been so severe that without it he could have died instantly right there and then.  It was reported by mirror news that Schumacher was speeding at 60mph when he crashed and hit a rock.   A lover of extreme sports, Schumacher was also into high speed motorcycle besides slope skiing and car racing.  He was also treated for neck and spine injuries in 2006 in Spain but he recovered from the injury and was back in car racing Mercedes in 2010 but after three seasons he quit F1 the second time last year, 2012.

Schumacher who will turn 45 on January 3 was retired from F1 racing the second time in 2012.  He hold seven world championships and 19 race victories in his 19 years of racing career.