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While visiting St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center on a stopover from the Step Juan walkathon, the guy taking pictures also gave us a tour of the facilities, talking about the state-of-the-art cancer equipment: (Jan 30, 2010) TheLoneRider: I'm impressed. For a guy who takes pictures, you seem to know a whole lot about cancer. Picture-taking Guy: Well, I'm also the Director of the Cancer Institute and Board Member of the Philippine Radiation Oncology Society. I'm Dr. Enrico Tangco by the way. Remarked on a casual conversation: (Jan 30, 2010) How I see the world is based on my life experience...or a movie I saw. A thought bubble during a gathering of idealists: (Jan 17, 2010) Hmmm...no one came on time. No one...and the guests-of-honor was a no-show. Confidently uttered by an SM executive at a dinner table: (Oct, 2009) Trinoma is the best thing that ever happened to SM North. Now, our shoppers have a more convenient passage getting to us. 
 Recon Ridge Ride in San Juan, Batangas (Feb 23 - 24, 2010) This second installment was supposed to be a 20-km ridge ride on San Juan's mountain range starting from poblacion all the way to Laiya Aplaya. According to Counsellor Pasko, a German adventurer did a trail run on the ridge and was pleasantly surprised to find such outdoor feature in San Juan. He likened the run to trail-running on the Alps. Stoked, the counsellor requested UPM Fredd Ochavo to validate the claim. Fredd in turn, tagged me along for another San Juan eco-adventure - mountain bike ridge riding...more »» 
 Shawn Mountain Bike for Sale (Feb 18, 2010) 14" frame, pearl color, Manitou fork, Avid V brakes, semi-slick tires, Shimano XT rear derailleur, 8 speeds, BikeHut comfy saddle...more »» 
 The Giant Fruit Bats of San Juan, Batangas (Feb 2, 2010) Even with a guide, it wasn't sure if we would actually see any of the bats. While they numbered in the thousands at one point, hunting, poaching, and loss of habitat have reduced their numbers. Some have moved away to a more remote location. They boast a wing span of a meter and said to be quite a spectacle. But it would still take another 2 hours of trekking to an elevation of 145 meters before we could possibly get a glimpse of these magnificent flying mammals...more »» 
Corregidor on Folding Bikes via LRT (Jan 31, 2010) Being an island at the mouth of Manila Bay, Corregidor is a sanctuary for bird watchers/photographers. Corregidor is beautiful, serene and isolated...its tranquility betrayed only by the Japanese Imperial Army's onslaught against the defiant Philippine/US forces during WWII. With our folding bikes on the LRT, Char and I treated ourselves to a scenic bike explo-ride very people have ever done ('coz they mostly take the package tour)...more »» 
 Easy Rider (Jan 26, 2010) After a successful cocaine deal, 2 hippies get themselves a pair of choppers and take a road trip across the American south. In their adventure, they come across interesting characters as they journey through the varied landscape of America. Dig this - the movie is over 40 years old! However, it still remains the iconic motorcycle movie classic that spurred countless films of the same genre. What's its magic?...more »» 
 
 Abs Showdown 2010 SLOTS LEFT...WHO WANTS TO JOIN? The Yuletide Abs Showdown is back! Once we get a min of 8 participants, we can get going. 4 down, 4 more needed. Proceeds from this showdown benefit "Deeply". She's a member of the Survivor Philippines dot Commers who suffered a leg injury requiring metal platings on her left leg...more »» 
 Richard Jones (Jan 25, 2010) Upon hearing that UK-based manufacturing engineer (for Engineers Without Borders) and globe-trotting problem-solver Richard Jones is leaving SIBAT (NGO for sustainable agriculture and renewable energy) to resume his work with Newton Consulting back in the United Kingdom... Thought Bubble: Oh my God! Who's now gonna sing "Sex Bomb" during our karaoke nights?...more »» 
UP-Timberland-UP Ride (Jan 24, 2010) It was each to his own in making out with 'DA Wall'. True to its moniker, it's a zig-zag steep incline that separates the men from the boyz. Elite riders, in training for an event, make several up-and-down passes. For us mortals, just reaching the top is plenty. DA Wall is likewise notorious for its body count on the hell-raising kamikaze ride down. Stories abound of those not too fortunate....more »» 
Fish in Dirty Water (Jan 22, 2010) A shark was seen jumping out of the filthy waters of Manila Bay. I felt sorry for the shark to be living in such toxic environment. I saw a Big Head fish caught in Pasig River near the sewer spout. I felt bad for the fish, perhaps not knowing all its life that a better environment exists. After pondering, I put on my face mask to brave the soot-filled air of Manila Thought Bubble: I'm no better than the shark or the Big Head fish. I am a pot calling the kettle black....more »» 
 A Zeitgeist-Inspired Social Enterprise (Jan 17, 2010) Why do businesses serve us chocolates made with malamine? How come food served to us is always not as good as the picture? How come we poison the air we breath? Social scientist and Venus Project founder Jacque Frescoe offered a compelling explanation which left me thinking, "How can I tweak some variables in this equation to make this rigged economic platform work for everyone without having to start from square one?" It was only after a few sleepless nights pondering on it 'til I got my AHA moment...more »» 
 Ultralight A-Sym Jungle Hammock by Hennessy Hammock (Jan 14, 2010) Yes, the hammock is exceptionally light, but it's very comfortable too. The overall design tells me the hammock was well-thought through going over several versions before they've perfected it. They have little add-ons that can only be realized through real-use in the real world. The quality and thinking-through of this hammock mirror's the company's tenacity to continually improve this product. ...more »» 
 Surfing Liw-liwa, San Felipe, Zambales (Jan 2-3, 2010) The word 'surfing' conjures imagery of religion to me. Not because I've ingested God catching the wave, but because the devotees transcend surfing from sport to religion. As a newbie, that was my paradigm when Aris invited me to join his crew for a weekend of surfing in Zambales. As I waited for the next wave in eager anticipation of the ride, I was metaphorically awaiting communion with God. I didn't find him on the cross. I didn't find him in a church either. Perhaps he lies in waiting here...more »» 
Recon Climb at Mt. Banahaw's Tinagong-Dagat Saddle (Jan 6, 2010) The plan was to reach the saddle in 4 hours and head back before we run out of sunlight. At 12 noon, after 4 hours of climbing with hardly any rest, the guides told us it will still take another 2 to 3 hours to reach the saddle at our current pace. HUUUWAT? If we forge ahead, we'd run out of sunlight on the way back. Camping-out was not in the plan as we didn't bring any provision save for lunch and water...more »» 
Binondo Tour on Folding Bikes via LRT (Nov 30, 2009) Through the advocacy efforts of the biking community together with the LRT's initiative, folding bikes have become accessible on the LRT lines 1 and 2, even on rush hour, at no added charge! Taking advantage of this opportunity, Pio Fortuno Jr. organized the first Tiklop folding bike event while Jojo Gutierrez provided loaner Padyak bikes to us wannabes. We all boarded our folding bikes on the LRT for our Binondo Tour. What follows is gastronomic lore....more »» 
Dukot (Nov 17, 2009) Enforced abductions and summary killings of those who fight for civil rights under the law have pockmarked the landscape of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency - activists, farmers, workers, students, film makers have disappeared, some, never to come back. All you have to do is Google "disappearances, abduction, killings, Arroyo" to find out more details. Finally, a movie focused on this compelling issue is made...more »»  |
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