I’m sure most of y’all heard about TED – Ideas worth spreading – and have probably watched at least one TED Talk in your life. (If not, I guarantee you’re gonna find one that’ll become your favourite). Well, TEDx are kinda wannabe-TED-events, independently organized throughout the world. One of them was hosted in Riga today. Presented [...]

I had an honor to participate in the Young European Entrepreneurs Seminar 2011 last week in Brussels, hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee. 52 of us active young entrepreneurs from 18 European countries have met in the heart of the European Quarter, with the goal of pulling together the knowledge, experience and our [...]

I give credit for winning the U19 Worlds to the MVP Jonas Valanciunas, no doubt, but the real champs are Lithuanian fans! The Basketball Nation created a tremendous atmosphere in the Arena Riga – singing, chanting – all together, helping their team propel to the title. I literally had cold chills down my back every [...]

What a comeback. Do you call cutting a 29 point deficit to a 3-point game a comeback? Anyway, Team Latvia just fell short of what coulda been a magnificent victory over Poland who started out ballin in the 1st half. And guess who buried the hopes of a small Baltic nation? The refs. Coach Jansons, [...]

To continue the U-19 Championship in style and get more W’s, Team Latvia needs to boost assists and steals, and reduce turnovers. The host team has shown poor performance in all three of these categories in the preliminary round. Latvia is next to last in assists – just 10.3 dimes per game – which is [...]

The USA U19 Hoops Squad is ballin out of control this World Championship in Latvia (3-0 so far, the only undefeated team after preliminary round). And what helps a healthy man stay on top of the game? Right, good proper nutrition. Liepaja catering hasn’t been all good for the US team though.. Anthony Brown tweeted [...]

I am enjoyin being accredited for the FIBA U19 for real. Just got home from Valmiera where I spent a basketball-filled afternoon yesterday. And media reception at the event is perfect, I tell ya. Everything is in tact, organizers working like a swiss clock. Nice and smooth registration (check out my media pass, what!), personal [...]

I got some fantastic news last week – The email from FIBA has arrived confirming that I have been accredited as a blogger for the 2011 FIBA U19 Basketball World Championship that’s taking place here in Latvia June 30 to July 10. Yup, I’m gonna cover the event here on Riga Talk, it’s official!! I [...]

I did it!! I ran the 5k!! lol Actually, I’d been thinking to run a marathon for a while now. I kinda postponed it all of the years before, but this year Team Bite offered an opportunity and I couldn’t resist. Even though I chose the 5k, I’m still happy to be a part of [...]

Riga, Latvia Twitterverse, get ready!! Right about next Friday, June 19th 2009, when the time hits 6 PM – the event will unfold. Twitter users that happen to be in town are gonna gather up for an informal meetup at the one and only Pulkveža Brieža KID spot. The Friday night was chosen after a [...]