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Archive for May 2009
First Latina Supreme Court nominee: Some of her most noteworthy work
Sotomayor’s Notable Court Opinions and Articles THE NEW YORK TIMES Updated: May 26, 2009 Mark Lennihan/Associated Press (1998) Racial Discrimination Lawsuits Against Federal Contractors Environment Workplace Discrimination: Disabilities International Law Second Amendment Abortion Additional Cases Top Racial Discrimination Judge Sotomayor’s most high-profile case, Ricci v. DeStefano, concerns white firefighters in New Haven who were denied … Continue reading
Obama speech on terrorism: Video and transcript
05-21-09 Obama major speech on Terrorism, Torture, Gitmo, and Abuse Photos. Missing only the first installment. 2/6 3/6 4/6 5/6 6/6 Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Protecting Our Security and Our Values National Archives Museum Washington, D.C. May 21, 2009 These are extraordinary times for our country. We are confronting … Continue reading
“Independencia”: A brand new film about revolutionary Philippines
Ask for it. Watch it and share with others. A short and unrelated interview with Raya Martin, the director.
Filipino student activists win seats on UCLA Student Council
Students First! victorious Students First! and SERVE take most elected seats; Bruins United wins more general representatives Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 Students First! won a decisive victory in this year’s undergraduate student government elections, winning seven out of 11 contested seats in an election with the highest voter turnout in recent history. Students First! … Continue reading
Funds for Ilocos Sur farmers said to have “no effect”
Tobacco fund not of much help to Ilocos Sur farmers By Aries C. Rufo, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak | 05/07/2009 1:31 PM Send to friend (Last of two parts) CANDON, Ilocos Sur—From 1996 to 2008, the provincial government here received some P5.816 billion from the national government’s tobacco excise tax collection. But the likes of Cesar Despe, a … Continue reading
Nieverra’s controversy: Artist first or nationalist?
Martin faces House probe over anthem By Jess Diaz Updated May 06, 2009 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines – For his “incorrect” rendition of the national anthem at the start of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight, singer Martin Nievera may have to be called to an investigation to be conducted by the House of Representatives. In Resolution 1137, … Continue reading
Marketing change: Will Filipinos buy it?
‘Ako Mismo’ is ‘Anong Taya Mo’ By Jose Ma. Montelibano, Philippine Daily inquirer First Posted 21:30:00 05/07/2009 Late last year, Gawad Kalinga issued the challenge, “Ano Ang Taya Mo”, as the twin rally cry to its earlier message of “Walang Iwanan.” Last Sunday, TV viewers who eagerly watched Manny Pacquiao demolish Ricky Hatton were treated … Continue reading
How to ruin a great thing: Philippine politics and Pacquiao
Much ado about Pacquiao’s recent victory. In fact, it is inevitable that folks are now making him a national symbol of our pent-up potential as a people and as an excuse to air the various obstacles that keep us down. One recent op-ed piece by Amando Doronilla of the Philippine Daily Inquirer weighs in. . … Continue reading
More TIME on Pacquiao: “His courage is such that his fights are half over before they begin”
From Zero to Hero By Bryan Walsh | Manila Monday, Apr. 12, 2004 Few boxing fans were surprised when, less than a minute into the fight, Manny Pacquiao fell to the canvas. The 57-kg Filipino was matched up against Marco Antonio Barrera, widely considered one of the best boxers in the world. Pacquiao was tough … Continue reading
TIME says Pacquiao is the Philippines’ “great 21st century hero”
Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao By Bevan Schneck Tuesday, May. 05, 2009 Manny Pacquiao celebrates with team members after knocking out Ricky Hatton to win their Welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas. MARK RALSTON / AFP / Getty . Millions danced in the streets and a … Continue reading
Word is Hatton may retire after Pacquiao fight
Hatton’s dad says beaten son won’t rush to quit LONDON (AP)—Ricky Hatton’s father says his son won’t hurry a decision on whether to retire after being knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in the second round of their 140-pound title fight. After being knocked down twice in the opening round, the 30-year-old Briton was flattened in … Continue reading
One Filipino American family’s reaction to Pacquaio May 2 victory
“Is he dead!!!???” — Pretty entertaining…
Pacman overwhelms Hatton in 2nd round!
Pacquiao Knocks Out Hatton in Second Round By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: May 3, 2009 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao was dominating. Ricky Hatton was left helpless. Al Bello/Getty Images Pacquiao of the Philippines reacting after knocking down Hatton of England. Pacquiao cemented his claim to being the best pound-for-pound boxer Saturday night with … Continue reading
“Pacquiao will likely dominate”: A theory about circles
Hatton vs. Pacquiao May Come Down to the ‘Circle’ by Don Steinberg In boxing, statistics often don’t tell the whole story. Many ring insiders reject numbers and say it’s really about styles. To some, the only relevant number in Saturday night’s junior-welterweight clash in Las Vegas between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao is 360. Or … Continue reading
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