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‘Orange is the New Black:’ How I went from unimpressed to craving-for-more
By Rachel Misty Walt At first, all the buzz surrounding “Orange is the New Black,” Netflix’s recent hot original series, barely fazed me. My interest was initially piqued when I saw a creative subway advertisement, but continuing my commute pushed the image of the ad into the darkness of my dormant memories and I quickly […]
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Conversations with thinkers, innovators in NYC, L.A. events
Social enterprise NextDayBetter will launch an event in New York on September 14th featuring innovators and thinkers who, organizers say, are creating a better future for the Philippines and beyond. Inspired by TED Talks, NextDayBetter ideas and actions are Philippine-flavored and rooted in design, entrepreneurship and innovation, according to founder Ryan Letada, also known as […]
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A self-deported immigrant’s long goodbye
By Richardmomar Yapo Cuanang The final verdict on my American journey was handed down on May 8, 2013. The immigration judge asked if I understood the consequences of a voluntary departure plea. I said yes. It was bound to happen. My lawyer James Cyrus III had prepared me for the possibility of self-deportation in view […]
