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Food Review by Marylou “Dada” Tan: Archipelago Bistro in Burlingame, California

I started with one posting about the “Pinoy Dining Guide” for the San Francisco Bay Area so whenever people asked me for a listing of Filipino-themed restaurants, I could quickly look it up in my Blackberry 8830 (from my own … Continue reading

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Ethnic Retailers: Enhancing Their Value in the Marketplace

The ethnic retail market is a reality in the United States. It’s a vibrant component of a truly diverse community. I don’t want to be stereotypical in my observations but here’s what I’ve noticed in my travels around the San … Continue reading

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Watching the Squirrels: Sanny Leviste’s photos of Lorna’s squirrel basking in the sunshine

In my one my blog entries, I talked about the joys of taking a gratitude break through squirrel-watching. Shortly after I wrote the posting, I badgered Sanny Leviste of Visual Moment.com, a friend of many talents especially in environmentally-sustainable advocacies, … Continue reading

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FilipinaImages.com wins WikiPilipinas.org’s Newsmakers of 2007, website category

This is the e-mail that I sent out to thank our readers and contributors. Congratulations to my niece, Lauren Dado, for being honored with the “WikiPinoy of 2007, People & Society category” recognition also. From: Lorna Dietz Date: Jan 6, … Continue reading

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A Ballet That Empowers The Disabled

December 1, 2007 I’ve been travelling so much within the past two months. Maintaining my blog, I can see now, takes a lot of perseverance and commitment. So much to share with my family and friends. BUT It’s one day … Continue reading

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Marylou “Dada” Tan’s Food Review: Red Lantern in Redwood City

I wonder when Dada will set up a food blog. I enjoy her food reviews! Red Lantern 808 Winslow St Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 369-5483 www.RedLanternRWC.com November 18, 2007 Last Wednesday, my family and I wanted to check out … Continue reading

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Marylou “Dada” Tan: Treat Ice-Cream at Scoops Ice-Cream Shop

Well, I love ice-cream! Here’s something that Dada emailed me sometime ago. Scoops Ice Cream Shop 784 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 593-8577 August 20, 2006 Hello Everyone! This was sent to me by my friend, Gerry Socco … Continue reading

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The TV show,”Desperate Housewives,” Insults Filipino Doctors in America

Update as of 9:53 p.m., October 3, 2007: I’ve received a lot of e-mails today — some people calling for a boycott of ABC.com to official statements from Filipino community-based organizations like NaFFAA, asking ABC.com to do the right thing. … Continue reading

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September’s Fashion Week in New York: What’s New with Monique Lhuillier, the Filipina Designer?

9-11 in New York was rainy and damp — yet the fashionistas had a field day! A Filipina designer, Monique Lhuillier, showed off her Spring Collection at Bryant Park on Fifth Avenue. Her parents, especially my role model (with a … Continue reading

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A New Personal Blog: “Diabetes Life Notes, An Adversaria”

Last week, I made a new intention. I want to thank my family and friends for gently reminding me to take care of my health. Especially my coach, you know who you are, you “dogged” friend! An adversaria refers to … Continue reading

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