The Drive and Grind

BUCHAREST, Romania - At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna . Then the pop star condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies — and the cheers gave way to jeers. The sharp mood change that swept the crowd of 60,000, who had packed a park for Wednesday night's concert, underscores how prejudice against Gypsies remains deeply entrenched across Eastern Europe . Despite long-standing efforts to stamp out rampant bias, human rights advocates say Roma probably suffer more humiliation and endure more discrimination than any other people group on the continent. Sometimes, it can be deadly: In neighboring Hungary , six Roma have been killed and several wounded in a recent series of apparently racially motivated attacks targeting small countryside villages predominantly settled by Gypsies. "There is generally widespread resentment against Gypsies in Eastern Europe. They have historically been the underdog," Radu Motoc,...

I was invited to attend the MYX Setlist event for Miguel Escueta last August 26, 2009 , which coincides with my 22nd Birthday. I am not much of a fan, but since i was short with budget to have a celebration, I chose to go on with the event so it'll be a different one this time. Call time was 5:30pm and the event is supposed to take place by 6pm. But of course, Filipino time, it then happened by 7:30-ish. But in fairness to Miguel and his companions they arrived on time. It was due to sounds men unprofessional attitudes that made the event delayed. ABS CBN would have, one of the most advance security measures among any other buildings. You must be supplied with proper IDs so you can enter their points. It was cool. I am on the elevator that brought me to the 9th floor, and one of my many co - passengers happened to be And I Love You So director, Laurenti Dyogi. Very unfortunate for him, as other people are actually talking/bad mouthing about his current movie. Wh...

1. Pag virgin, AMOY MELON. Pag di na virgin, MELON AMOY. 2. Ang virgin, pag tinanong mo kung virgin, mao-offend. Ang non-virgin, pag tinanong mo kung virgin pa, ang sagot, “Siyempre oo noh! Virgin na virgin pa noh!” 3. Ang tunog ng wiwi ng virgin, “Psssss…” Ang tunog ng wiwi ng non-virgin, “Wooosh!” 4. Ang virgin, pag kinalabit mo, “Ano ba, wag diyan!” Ang non-virgin, “Tara, game?” 5. Ang virgin pag umuwi after mag-burger with her bf, malinis ang lips. Ang non-virgin, may mayonnaise sa labi. 6. A virgin would say “STOP IT, STOP IT!!!” A non virgin would say “STUFF IT, STUFF IT!!!” 7. Ang virgin, mahilig sa beer. Ang di na virgin, mahilig sa hard. 8. When taking medicine, virgins prefer oral while non-virgins would rather be injected. 9. Ang non-virgins, bago kainin ang iltog at chorizo sa umaga, hinihimas muna. 10. Pag piki, virgin. Pag sakang, di na virgin. 11. Ang non-virgins, laging madumi ang pusod. 12. Ang virgin, hatid s...

American Idol is undeniably the best Singing Search on earth to date. It produced numer ous good singers that dominates the charts. All through out the season, the show features lots of in teresting contestants. And I Am a Big Fan. Hence, here's the list of my Top Ten Favorite Idol Finalist. 1. KELLY CLARKSON - She's the ori ginal Idol. The singing idol from Season 1 certainly is and will be the most successful Idol ever. Judges were never wrong on their praises to this lady. She's got issues with her size but nonetheless she look radiantly beautiful. Thus, making her on the top of my lists. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: My Life Would S uck Without You , Since You've Been G one, Breakaway, Alr eady Gone, A Moment Like This. 2. JORDIN SPARKS - Young and B eautiful. This singing idol from Season 6 has one of the most powerful voices in Idol run. Despite her age she still managed to portray very powerful performances that eventually landed he r the...