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Facebook has been etched into our personal life that one might find it unimaginable not to access facebook.com in a day. With the social media giant firmly entrenched into our daily lifestyle, we’ve already found a digital diary to record our life story, from simple life events to significant milestones. At the same time, these…
The first intercity train ride we took in this vacation was the Prague to Bratislava route. The journey normally takes about three hours as we pass through a few stops. Buying train tickets can be a dilemma since buying them online a few weeks before intended travel provides psychological assurance, but also at a hefty…
I wonder how difficult is it to ask a company to innovate and change its somewhat wasteful ways of delivering service to consumers? While many businesses (including government agencies who should serve as models) have openly embraced the use of the Web to transact business with customers like online banking, paperless bills and other innovations…
The moment I learned Newsweek is ending its printing run after nearly 80 years of service, it reminded me of how its sales people must have tried its best to resuscitate an increasingly extinct part of the media business. I subscribed to Newsweek’s print edition for a year beginning the summer of 2010. At the…
A personal playlist of 90s favorites — from Fuel and New Radicals to Semisonic, Garbage, and Smashing Pumpkins — and what makes the era still resonate.
My wife and I recently watched The American Reunion, the latest sequel to the American Pie chain of films I have come to consider as one of my most favorite movies (along with Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and 3 Idiots). The timing of the movie couldn’t be more perfect for me. My high school class…
While I hear many Filipinos have bad experiences with Philippine embassies and consulates in various places, I can’t necessarily say the same thing with Hong Kong’s post. Slow processing of requests, indifferent staff or simply unable or unwillingness to attend concerns of nationals are often the root cause of the animosity towards Philippine consulate or…
For one moment, if you can grab that job contract from your last employer, you’ll notice that working hours are clearly stated. You’re expected to be punctual at 9 a.m. and finish at 6 p.m. However, there’s always that tiny provision that opens the door for “reasonable” overtime when needed. As a newcomer who wants…
A decade-long hunt for the Adidas Adimatic — the most comfortable shoe I ever owned, and the one I still can’t replace.
The Couples for Christ – Foundation for Family and Life celebrated its 25th anniversary in Hong Kong last Sunday. Part of the celebration was a video presentation contest among various household groups and units. The video should depict personal stories and life as members of the community, as part of the theme “Stronger @ 25”….