The Talented Mr. Ripley (Patricia Highsmith)
I was in the mood for a psychological thriller, so I finally unearthed my copy of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. I haven’t seen the 1999 film (with young Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow!), but I’ve been meaning to read the book ever since I mooched a copy, although...
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Reports: NY Gov. Paterson to Drop Election Plans
New York Gov. David A. Paterson will not seek a full mandate in November elections. Reports citing a person close to the governor said Paterson is set to formally announce today his decision to drop out of the race.
The embattled governor has been caught in a controversy involving a...
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Good news ulit: Robin Tomas makes Pinoys proud with NY fashion award
Pinoy Robin Tomas, son of esteemed actress and comedienne Tessie Tomas, makes Pinoys proud after winning the “Best Reinvention of the Men’s T-shirt” at the Supima Design Competition held in New York City. His winning designs will be sold in all Bloomingdale stores all over the US.
Tomas,...
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Worst Comics of the Decade – Ultimatum
Now that the decade is about to end, the Comicgasm staff will walk you through the worst comics of 2000-2009 and why they suck.
Ultimatum is what happens when you get Magneto to reverse the magnetic poles, flood New York, and practically kill half the superhuman population. He’s killing people...
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Pilipino Jazz Stars on One Stage: Inaugural Fil-Am Jazz Fest Comes to New York
December 2009. Los Angeles - They sold out Hollywood’s famous Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club. Now they’re coming to New York!
The brightest stars in Pinoy Jazz played to packed houses and brought the house down in Los Angeles at the 5th Annual Fil-Am Jazz Fest, December 4-5. This Saturday...
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Contest: Let your voice be heard. Join the Democracy video challenge
Last year, a Filipino won Youtube’s...
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2010 Human Rights Advocates Program
Human Rights Advocates Program
Center for Study of Human Rights
Columbia University
New York, New York
Website: http://hrcolumbia.org/hrap
Deadline: 31 December 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is a capacity building program designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge,...
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Homeward Bound to an Avenue of Rich Culture and Excellence
Philippine Independence Parade Madison Avenue, New York
On the 6 train, I was deep in my thoughts on what I should capture in the Philippines’ Independence celebration. I was contemplating on what is essential to me as a Filipino who chose to work in the Big Apple. Do I deserve to make a video about it knowing I have been out of touch with my culture for a long time? Would I sound credible to talk about Filipino customs that I do not observe regularly? Why do I have doubts that I feel like a lost “Pinay”; stranger to the heritage I was born and raised with when I decided to live in another country?
I was at Madison Avenue with my reliable director. While he was recording parts of the parade of Filipinos proudly waving the flag, I was at the back too shy to even talk to my fellow countrymen. I heard them speak in my native tongue which was an irony to my lips laden already with the New York “Twalk”. It was indicative that the day would be hopeless for me. Suddenly, my Hispanic Director called me to go in front to catch a better view of the parade. In truth, I was …..to continue reading, visit www.filteany.com
