New York, Midtown – One Day University – 12 World-Class Professors, 5 Fascinating Classes—All in 1 day-01…

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Filipino Festival

One Day University

www.onedayu.com

Why You’ll Love It

Go back to college for a day and choose the five classes you want to take
Professors from Yale, Georgetown, Brown, and 9 other top schools
Interesting topics in current politics, arts, and science

Long before the 9–5 grind, you spent the day expanding your mind. Reignite that intellectual curiosity at One Day U, where Ivy League professors tackle subjects from the music of Gershwin to modern medical ethics.

Explore the science behind ESP. Catch up on the current presidential race. Or discover the art in architecture. One Day U gathers the nation’s top professors to share their expertise with you. After, you’ll have dinner conversation (and food for thought) that lasts for months. And unlike “regular” college, there are no tests, grades, or homework—phew!

– Suzi, Bloomspot Staff Writer

When: Sunday October 14, 2012 from 9:30AM–4:30PM
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
(800) 300-3438
www.onedayu.com

Featured Classes

Gershwin, Ellington, and the Search for an American Sound

Ethical Dilemmas and Modern Medicine

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art

Congress and Obama or Romney in 2013: What To Expect Next

Positive Psychology: Why Some People Are Resilient, and Others Are Not

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10 Best Places to Live for Escaping World Conflict…

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Filipino Festival

Where would you be the safest if World War 3 broke out tomorrow? Perhaps it’s a grim subject, but safety and distance from world conflict can be a motivating factor in your choice to expatriate. At the very least, conflict around the world can weigh heavy on the soul, and it’s nice to know there are some places still left in the world where you might be left in peace. Thus, we’ve assembled a list of the 10 best places to live if you want to escape world conflict.

10 Best Places to Live for Escaping World Conflict…

Kevin Schafer Photography…

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Filipino Festival

Kevin Schafer Photography

TASI ALABASTRO – Filmmaker, Photographer – Square Marden…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Filipino Festival

TASI ALABASTRO is an actor, filmmaker, photographer and a core member of Square Marden - a media production team dedicated to truthful storytelling while introducing community artists to a wider audience. With experience stemming from his passion and involvement in performing arts, filmmaking, and photography, Tasi Alabastro helps drive the creative efforts at Square Marden by providing imaginative and engaging solutions to a range of projects. A firm believer in curiosity and learning, Tasi continues to work in film production, often wearing multiple hats which include writing, directing and performance.

Various collaborations have garnered awards including music video Audience Choice Award from CAAM’s 2010 San Francisco International Film Festival, multiple awards from The 48 Hour Film Project competitions (San Francisco/San Jose), and credited Tasi as writer for Jury selected Best Picture Award forUniversity of California: Berkeley’s Campus Moviefest. He is also a company member to San Jose Repertory Theatre‘s outreach program, Red Ladder, providing clients with leadership, communication, and problem solving skills through Improvisation… Read More…

The 7 Toughest Adventure Races in The United States – The Rosevelts…

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Filipino Festival

Oh, you did Tough Mudder and now you’re hardcore? Think again. Our friends at DragNsync show us seven of America’s toughest adventure races for those of you who are looking to push you body and mind to the limit.

When a supercharged sports car is purchased the only reasonable first action is to stomp the accelerator and bury the needle until you’re pretty sure going any faster will take you airborn. Hell, most of us probably did this with our parents’ station wagon the day after passing the driver’s test. At one point in time, and in small corners still, people treated their bodies in a similar manner. It is only natural to want to test our limits, but humans as a race have gone soft.

However, there are those select few that were never able to give up the primal urge to go further. Those “freak” athletes that know neither limitation nor quitting who still prove the human body is a much more impressive tool than we give it credit for – by competing in the world’s toughest races. This list is for all those who think they still have that beast inside that they must let out. But beware, once you see these brutal races that beast might turn into a cowaring, tail-between its legs kitten… more…