Category Archives: Talk Story (a.k.a. “blog”)

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Valley Golf Brawl and the Pangandamans: Lessons learned for journalists and bloggers

After you finish viewing the Media in Focus segment last January 15, 2009, please scroll below to understand the interconnectedness of our journalistic and blogging relationships (from my point of view). My sister, Noemi Dado, who is a new media … Continue reading

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Elections: People I Know Who Are Running For Public Office In The San Francisco Bay Area & Silicon Valley

Rodel Rodis. Myrna Lim. Paul Fong. Otto Lee. Ash Kalra. Kalvin Gill. David Canepa. Hermy Almonte. Noelani Sallings. Ed Balico. Don Kuehne. Time to rock the vote!!! Truly, every vote counts! I’ve listed some of these wonderful people who are … Continue reading

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Packing Tips: Travel light for business or vacation with your carry-on luggage

My heavy travel schedule is such that I have learned how to pack everything inside my Samsonite laptop bag and a duffel bag good for a week or two. Here are some videos I collected that gives practical packing tips … Continue reading

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Aha! Moments with “The 4-Hour WorkWeek” by Timothy Ferriss

A couple of months ago, my nephew (the son of my late brother, Reuben Lardizabal), Jose Daniel (or Dan), and I were chatting via yahoo messenger about Timothy Ferriss. Dan was quite enthused about “The 4-Hour WorkWeek” by Timothy Ferriss, … Continue reading

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Sanny Leviste (from VisualMoment.com) honors Yosemite Valley

His honest words hug me… his poetry speaks to me. And above all, as my brother and friend, Sanny Leviste awakens the “unawakend” in my heart and consciousness. We bond over squirrels and birds. Meet SANNY! Go to www.VisualMoment.com. Continue reading

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Noemi Dado’s Pinoy Food & Other Cuisine Photo Blog cum Events Diary

I swear that my next trip to Manila will include a visit to some of the places that my sister, Noemi Dado, lists and reviews in her Food Photo Blog and Events Diary, Pinoy Food and Other Cuisine. Noemi, as … Continue reading

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Asian-Inspired Cuisine: Alimango Restaurant now open for business in San Mateo, California

Our busy Chito Desuasido couldn’t resist sending an e-mail (yes, viral marketing works!) to his friends about spreading the word that Alimango Restaurant, a Crustacean lover’s go-to place, has opened its doors for business in San Mateo, CA. I am … Continue reading

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Vacationing and Partying in Boracay: A Spring Break Travel Special on March 22 -30, 2008

LAST CALL FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS IS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14! Go to www.PartyInManila.com. If I wasn’t inundated with Spring projects back-to-back, I would be partying in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Francesca Regala, at the Cultural Section of the Philippine Consulate … Continue reading

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Support a Filipino-owned business: Manuel Ramirez launches Chill! Berry Frozen Yogurt in San Jose, CA

Move over, PinkBerry! Manuel Ramirez’s Chill! Berry at the Lollicup Tea Zone in the San Francisco Bay Area is a Filipino-owned business — and we’re here FIRST! Please join Manuel at his grand launch on February 4, 2008. Chill with … Continue reading

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Overseas Filipino Caucus for Sustainable Development: Looking forward to MDG 2015

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (a.k.a. MDG) FOR 2015 This song is the MDG Anthem composed and sung by Filipinos. You can find it here, too: UN.org.ph. 2015 is the magical year. Spread the word! Click here to go directly to YouTube.com. … Continue reading

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