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...With more than 60 of its journalists killed since 1986 (the year that dictator Ferdinand Marcos was ousted and a free press restored), the Philippines is no ordinary place to practice journalism. In fact, after Iraq, it is the second deadliest country in the world for journalists. It's a sign of just how treacherous the profession has become that fledgling reporters are routinely given a booklet titled Staying Alive, published by a nonprofit group called the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists. It contains helpful hints such as, "Vary your regular routes and routines so that it is harder...
...Harvard Concert Commission is currently courting a list of 26 groups including Franz Ferdinand, Wyclef Jean, and George Clinton. The list is subject to change during the bidding period...
...European take—complete with British Invasion harmonies—on modern rock. The first track, after all, is called “Le Garage,” (French for, you guessed it, “The Garage”). Last year they hit the road with Franz Ferdinand, and not much later they’ve got their own headlining tour, attempting to conquer the U.S. after winning so many hearts in the U.K. For the brightest of British buzz, no other show this week will suffice...
...them into paradores, or inns. One of the finest is the Parador de Granada inside the Alhambra?the sprawling 14th century Moorish palace comprised of royal quarters, court complexes, a mosque and exquisite gardens. Visitors stay in a converted Catholic convent built in the palace by 15th century monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. Guests can enjoy the famous Generalife gardens by moonlight long after the gates are shut to day-trippers. Rooms from $283 per night. tel: (34-958) 22 14 40; www.parador.es...
...right now, he explains, “We don’t really have distribution”—and he wants to get Grizzly Bear more listeners, but Droste isn’t expecting an instant crossover. “This music isn’t Franz Ferdinand style,” he says, accurately enough. “People won’t be like, ‘Whoa, we can totally dance to this...