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"New York skyline from Midtown," by Michele Leight: photo copyright Michele Leight, 2011

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New York and the United States

From"In Memorium: 9/11/2011," Photo: 9/11 Memorial, World Trade Center site, New York City; Photo copyright Michele Leight 2011, taken from 7, World Trade Center, at the book launch of "New York From the Air," by world reknowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertraid and writer John Tauranac, published by Abrams

Film and the Arts

Ben Stiller talks about "Artists for Haiti" auction that r aises over 10 million dollars to benefit the children of Haiti

Proceeds from the exhibition "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor " will benefit The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation...see review

TIME's "Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience," photographs by Marco Grob at Milk Gallery, Chelsea, New York

The legendary Buster Keaton is the subject of filmmaker Steve McQueen's film"Deadpan" at MoMAs New Contemporary Installation 1980s to NOW

Incised Leaf by Ana Mendieta at MoMA's New Contemporary Installation, 1980s to NOW...see review

Kathryn Bigelow, with Mark Boal and Jodie Foster, at a MoMA benefit honoring Bigelow as the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, for "The Hurt Locker"

India and International

Left: Day-care and micro-loans help families remain secure in Darjeeling, India; Photo copyright Michele Leight 2010

"Rose seller/homeless teen mom with baby,New Delhi": Photo copyright Michele Leight 2011

A Dress Worn by Audrey Hepburn in"Breakfast at Tiffany's" Is Auctioned to provide education and safe housing for children at risk in West Bengal, India

Bono and Damien Hirst unite with artists for (AUCTION) Red, which raised funds for children in Africa at risk for HIV/AIDS

Whole Food, Health and the Environment...coming soon...stay tuned

Teenager takes a break on The Great Lawn, Central Park, New York: Photo copyright Michele Leight 2010

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