Category Archives: References

NationMaster – Great Source of Statistics on Philippines

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bong

I was googling for some stats for my boss when I stumbled on this one.  I was elated to find a Website that offers lots of useful information and statistics about the Philippines. NationMaster – Statistics on Philippines. facts and … Continue reading →

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When to use i.e. and e.g.

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bong

For most people this may sound like kid’s stuff.  But mind you I have seen people misusing — usually interchanging — these seemingly common abbreviations.  And I’ll bet the house you cannot tell me on the fly what i.e. and … Continue reading →

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Go ahead, it’s OK to cheat… but only when using Google

Posted on August 3, 2010 by bong

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Google.  I have already blogged about Google search tips and pointers at least a couple of times (see I Love Google and The Legend of Google), and I’ve personally referred … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffett Wisdom – 2nd of 2 parts

Posted on January 20, 2010 by bong

This now completes my commitment — to readers of A Wonderful Blog as well as to myself — to transcribe and post all 125 Warren Buffett aphorisms from the book, The Tao of Warren Buffet. †This is the 2nd and … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Warren Buffett, first of 2 parts

Posted on January 7, 2010 by bong

I finished reading, ìThe Tao of Warren Buffett,î shortly before Christmas.† I loved it.† I actually regret not having read it much earlier.† I take consolation in one of Buffettís more popular advice:† itís never too late to start.† I … Continue reading →

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Another great Web find: Urban Dictionary

Posted on June 10, 2009 by bong

†image grabbed from www.urbandictionary.com DICTIONARIES are necessarily utilitarian by nature, some more so than others. †So when I find a dictionary that is truly utilitarian but at the same time immensely entertaining as well, I immediately buy it.

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10 simple principles for effective meetings

Posted on June 1, 2009 by bong

I COPIED this right out of a wall inside the Philips Electronics and Lighting office in Makati. Have a CLEAR AGENDA explaining the objective of the meeting. Identify a CHAIR PERSON for every meeting. Only INVITE PEOPLE with a clear … Continue reading →

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Giving cooking a new spin

Posted on May 8, 2009 by bong

† I WILL HARDLY pass for a Chef. †I do cook and I am quite good at it — I think. †Just don’t ask me to come up with the same recipe and expect exactly the same result as my … Continue reading →

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Nuts about knots

Posted on April 29, 2009 by bong

† I AM A CERTIFIED NUT CASE when it comes to knots. I am not exactly an expert in knot tying but I have this compulsion (or should I say addiction?) to collect any reference material on knot tying that … Continue reading →

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Third Hand Smoke

Posted on January 13, 2009 by bong

† I KNOW what ‘first hand smoke’ is and I can clearly distinguish ‘second hand smoke’ from it, but what the hell is ‘third hand smoke’?† Is there such a thing? Apparently there is.† And it is a cause for … Continue reading →

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The Philippines IN the Internet

Posted on January 10, 2009 by bong

I†CAME ACROSS this news article published by TeamAsia featuring Top Searched Terms of 2008 in the Philippines according to Google. † The facts presented in the article are very interesting indeed. †Here are some of them: Charice Pempenco and Arnel … Continue reading →

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The Philippines AND the Internet

Posted on January 10, 2009 by bong

† †† HERE’S A HODGE-PODGE of figures and statistics from various research and survey groups†about the Internet’s penetration in the Philippines as of end of 2008: About 27% of PH population (roughly 24 million) have access to the Internet 99% … Continue reading →

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