My good friend Bobby Villareal sent these 15 tips a few days ago. They’re a must-read… 1. Just stop. Take 20-30 minutes out of your day to think about nothing. But don’t sleep – you’ve got to meditate. Sit still, reduce sensory input, and try to focus your mind on something like a calm scene [...]

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A man was walking through the Olympic village carrying a long pole. A reporter came up to him and asked, “Are you a pole vaulter?” The man replied, “No, I’m a German. But how did you know my name was Walter?” Hehehe…

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“I’ve been running since 1996,” said Tony del Prado, “and was able to influence a few into running. One of them is my brother, Dr. Pons del Prado (who, in turn, convinced Dr. Yong Larrazabal to join the sport). I still run seriously but I avoid hitting the roads so as to avoid foot injuries. [...]

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If I had to change places with any one man today, it would be Randy del Valle. Last Tuesday, Randy and his wife Christine went to Wimbledon. Their eyes enlarged. Their hearts pumped thrice as fast. They savored the strawberries and cream. Their camera clicked and clicked. A major tennis fan, Randy finally lived his [...]

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Yesterday (Sunday) at 3 p.m., I strolled into SM City Cebu. There was a lot of noise. It was coming from the Entertainment Center, near SM’s Food Court area. Must be some actress, I said. They usually have shows every Sunday. The shouts grew louder. I was intrigued. It must be Piolo Pascual. I walked [...]

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It’s a Sunday morning and my alarm rang at 4:45 a.m. I made coffee, checked my e-mail, showered, dressed, and headed out the door with my wife Jasmin and daughter Jana to join the Adidas 5K race named “King of the Road.” When I arrived at the front of the Cebu Normal University, a sea [...]

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