Author: Jayvee Fernandez
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Men’s Grooming: The search for wet shaving brushes in Manila
There’s a huge disparity in men’s grooming products in the Philippines — this became apparent when I was looking for a shaving brush and shaving soap for use at home. Say what you want, but hipster barber culture has had that effect on me. My facial hair grows rather fast and although I am far…
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5 Untouched Beaches In Digha That Make It A Beach Lover’s Paradise
Digha is a beach town in West Bengal on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It is a tiny hamlet that is away from the roving tourists that mob most other beaches in the country. When you come here, you will be greeted by the sun, sand, and gently swaying palms. Most of the…
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It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up One of These Four Home-Based Creative Hobbies
Ever feel like you missed the boat on your chance to be an artist? You’re not alone. After all, responsibilities tend to get in the way of our creative aspirations over time. Between our careers, families and day-to-day stresses related to keeping up with it all, it’s not uncommon to feel creatively discouraged and wonder…
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Tips for a Successful Virtual Doctor’s Appointment
So, you have decided to take the plunge and have a consultation via the internet. While this is a great tool to use, it can also be a bit intimidating, especially for those who have tried something like this before. Now, it is important to maximize your time with your healthcare professional. This will lead…
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5 Bollywood Movies Shot in Shimla
Despite the growing trend of couples heading to foreign countries, Shimla remains the hottest destination for honeymoon couples. Same is the case with Bollywood movies! Despite huge budgets and trending foreign destinations, the picturesque Shimla attracts Bollywood cameras and has been doing this for ages. A 1960 movie that gave Bollywood the veteran actress ‘Sadhna’…
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Can You Really Find Database Of Bad People On The Web?
Many times, we want to know who we are interacting with and who, at times, we may want to go ahead and avoid. What can you do to avoid bad people that you just want nothing to do with? Are there ways that you can better understand what is going on and how you can…
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From Walwalan to Chillnuman: How to class up your drinking game
Notes: This post originally appears in Manila Bulletin’s MBLIFE. So in the 90’s we had this thing called “house party,†which basically meant staying at home because we had no money. Our meager school allowance was left to the spoils of small change by the end of the week so between the half-dozen friends we…
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I can’t believe this piece is 11 years old. Oh how the world has changed.
Me: “Mobile Internet.” USD 140 laptops. HSDPA. Oh how the world has changed. 2006 was the wild west of mobile — the iPhone was new and Internet on your phone was a novelty. Oh the places we will go… Publication: Mobile Philippines August 2006 Section: Columns Column title: The prodigal screen protector and other bedtime…
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Finger-Licking Food Recipes from Across the Globe
Are you a foodie who loves to try and taste various cuisines popular across the globe? Well, this is a great thing to do because nothing can be more wonderful to treat your taste buds with different types of tasty and aromatic food items every time. But as you are trying out the dishes from…
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Supercharging Social Media with OneCore Social
Social media marketing is one of the most integral parts of modern brand management. A good social media campaign needs to target the proper people, be visually appealing, and engage the audience in a meaningful conversation. This can be a very difficult endeavor, but there is plenty of help out there to those who need…
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