Tag Archives: iPad

Destinations to add to my Bucket List

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bong

My BUCKET LIST is getting longer and longer! Soon it is no longer appropriate to call it a “bucket List.” How does a “Bath Tub List” sound? Or even a “Swimming Pool List”? Thanks to the Internet, Facebook, and the … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bong

Steve Jobs, tech visionary: 1955-2011 The Email From Tim Cook, Apple CEO, To Apple Staff Steve Jobs’ Greatest Achievements Why Steve Jobs Matters to You Steve Jobs Through the Years President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs: “He changed … Continue reading →

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This craze called Oktoberfest and my theory about the fuzzy relationship of beer and cleavage

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bong

I DIDN’T really understand all the excitement about Oktoberfest until I saw these photos from an article on The Telegraph (via FlipBoard on the iPad) announcing the opening of Oktoberfest 2011 in Munich, Germany. Now I at least have a … Continue reading →

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Finally found – and read – Raise The Titanic!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by bong

I HAD BEEN searching for this Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt classic for the past ten years without success. I visited almost all Book Sale and other “used book” outlets in Metro Manila and other cities looking for this book.  When … Continue reading →

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Back to reading. Thanks to the iPad.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by bong

I haven’t blogged about the books I’ve read for quite some time.  That’s because I haven’t read a book for quite some time.  Sad.

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Here comes Google’s E-Books Store

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bong

eBooks get another major boost with the opening of Google’s eBooks Store.  Bookworms all over the world are surely delighted. I for one is very excited about this.  I love iBook on my iPad/iPhone but I welcome this new development. … Continue reading →

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Prof. Sunil Choopra’s reflections on Technology, Supply Chains, and Income Distribution

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bong

Here’s a very insightful analysis of current business trends by noted professor and author, Sunil Choopra. Reflections on Technology, Supply Chains and Income Distribution | CIO – Blogs and Discussion.

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“Dear Santa, I Want an iPad”

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bong

Have you already thought of the gift you will give yourself this Christmas?  If not yet, read this article from CIO.com.  It may help you make a decision. Dear Santa, I Want an iPad | CIO – Blogs and Discussion.

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Mobile Me!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bong

I am loving the freedom that mobility is allowing me. Ever since we moved our offices from South Harbor in port area Manila to PASCOR Drive near NAIA in Paranaque, I have refused every attempt by our management to assign … Continue reading →

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