Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Basics of Backpacking for Women and Girls
As a real road warrior, lessening the “carbon footprint” is a matter of necessity. I travel by plane, train, bus, and automobile. One of my mentors say, “You get to see places many of us don’t!” It’s true! I hope you enjoy this content curation! [View the story “Backpacking Ideas for Women” on Storify]
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Ro Khanna – The Book, Entrepreneurial Nation: Why Manufacturing is Still Key to America’s Future
The first time I met Ro Khanna was sometime in early 2012, when NaFFAA Region 8 was busy helping out in a Santacruzan event at Seasons Marketplace at Landess. I recall meeting a gentle, personable young man who was interested in helping us, Filipino American advocates, make this cultural event a success. I have some…
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Google+ Hangouts is a PLUS for Meetings, Conferences, and Online Broadcasts
In preparation for Federation 2013, I reminded Noel S.V. Omega, the FPACC Vice President for Conferences, that using Google+ Hangouts would work well with the planned panel discussions. Noel has been busy experimenting with fellow Filipino American Chamber members. I promised him that we would host our own google+ hangout and chat about his passion,…
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My Guide for An iPhone 4S User
It’s been a while since I acquired my iPhone 4S. My blackberry had “died” on me. Sigh! Then, here I was, grappling with Apple’s quirky ways of texting. I swear, what’s next? Thus, I decided to set up a content curation so I wouldn’t feel so lost. If you’re like me, then you’ll enjoy my…
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Sulu and Sabah: A Peaceful Request Turned Deathly for the Messengers
I have also started Yolanda Ortega Stern’s content curation about the Philippines-Sulu-Sabah-Malaysia situation, taken from her Facebook postings. This allows many newbies to learn more about the situation through Manang YO’s real-time OP-EDs and compilation of news sources. Quotes from her Facebook commentaries are also included.
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David, Are You Ready To Conquer The World? An Essay written on June 6, 1998
David, my youngest brother, visited me for two days at my Fisherman’s Wharf-San Francisco apartment in 1998. I memorialized his visit by writing an essay. My original intention was to use this essay as the introduction to my chap book about “Effective Networking.” Perhaps, one day, I will write this book. I am more interested…
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Strategic Millennium Partnerships: USA-Philippines
Federation 2011 – Millennium Challenge Corporation’s PowerPoint Presentation (Portland, OR)
Got any book recommendations?