Joing Bloggers Unite For Human Rights

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8:17 am | In Events | 2 Comments

Join Bloggers Unite For Human Rights On May 15!

Thanks to you, May marks the first anniversary of Bloggers Unite and this time we’re launching an awareness campaign chosen by BlogCatalog members. On May 15, let’s unite for human rights and make a statement that all people are born with basic rights and freedoms - life, liberty, and justice!

On May 15th 2008, let’s come together and all blog about Human Rights. There are dozens and dozens of human rights issues that you can write about. The one you choose is up to you.

Topics to Consider

  • The wrongful imprisonment of journalists covering assemblies.
  • Governments that ignore the plight of citizens left tot he mercy of gangs.
  • The censorship of the Internet in order to prevent freedom of expression.
  • Harsh punishments that include torture, forced labor, and starvation.
  • Sexual assault against women by members of military or militia.

Learn More About Human Rights

There are many organizations that promote human rights and work to protect people. We’ve picked three to help you learn more and find breaking topics.

  • Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.org/) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. They work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.
  • Human Right Watch (http://www.hrw.org/) is dedicated to protecting human rights of people around the world. They stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom, protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice.
  • Youth For Human Rights (http://www.youthforhumanrights.org) is an independent non-profit that educates people about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights so they become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace.

We have an entire group discussion dedicated to Bloggers Unite (http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/bloggers-unite) where you can add more organizations that you think are worth including.

How To Join Bloggers Unite!

To join, simply visit the Bloggers Unite page (http://unite.blogcatalog.com/) to get more information. Then, on Thursday, May 15th, write a blog post that shares awareness about human rights.

Your blog post could:

  • Have the title “Bloggers Unite For Human Rights” (or some variation).
  • include an example of human rights so people can learn about it.
  • Explain the importance of human rights and how it applies to everyone.
  • Link to one of the sites we’ve listed or the most suitable site for your country.
  • And add a link to our BlogCatalog Community Human Rights Awareness Campaign page so we can give you and your blog credit for being part of it.

If you have any questions, please e-mail bloggersunite@blogcatalog.com. And please, don’t forget to tell your friends to blog about this too. Together, I know we can raise awareness and prove bloggers can do good!

Adopt a Computer Shop Linux Project

Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 9:43 am | In Events | 1 Comment

WHAT: Adopt a Linux Computer Shop Project
WHEN: April 13, 2008
WHERE: Markdeguz Place
Emax Computer
1224 i De Los Reyes St.
Sampaloc Manila. RCJC Bldg

Meeting Place: TBA
Meeting Time: 9am
Distro: OpenSuse 10.3 - Ubuntu 7.10

List of Participants (paki indicate po contact no. nyo)

1.rlijauco - 0927 2645789 o ayan ako na nauna
2.edgarchito - 09233605872 basta hindi complict sa sched punta ako 100%
3.arniel -09215577898 basta sabado or linggo
4.erniepaj - 09218058070 basta linggo, go ako.
5.dyaryobakalbote - 09174589368
6.jobagtit - 09062938787
7.blueanna06-09276778736
8.slixxboy - 09058393370, ang galing nauna na si rlijuaco, linggo lang ako available.
9.oboy03 - 09185058695 - sali ako.
10.natz10 - 09272926000 - join po ako para experience for linux…
11.ComPeter -0906.334.74.07 - i need exprerience too on linux…
12.stipen22 - 09166527703 - basta open system interested ako
13.eric5265-sali na rin ako anytime
14.bonn71-09272730817 pasali na din basta weekends lang
15.looking_for - 254-7283
16. peire - 09174327900
17.babygel- 09159950555 sama po ako tagal ko na abang abang ito.
18.jge175 - 4279198 — sali po ako..sama po ako!!

More info at http://tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=123043

Talecraft Story-Creation Workshops at Powerbooks

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 9:18 am | In Events | No Comments

Talecraft Story-Creation Workshops at Powerbooks

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Hone your craft this summer. Join the Talecraft Story-Creation Workshops on the four Sundays of May at Powerbooks Megamall. Learn more about Talecraft and its variations. Listen to industry speakers talk about their craft and give critiques. Interact with fellow Talecrafters and Storytellers. And most importantly, tell your Tale.

The Talecraft Fantasy Story-Creation Workshop

Make magic. Make worlds. Know what powers work behind great Fantasy plots and characters. Join the Talecraft Fantasy Story-Creation Workshop on May 4, 2008 at 1:00pm.

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The Talecraft Science Fiction Story-Creation Workshop

If it’s technology that makes you move, then the Talecraft Science Fiction Story-Creation Workshop is for you. See what makes cool Sci-Fi stories tic. Join us on May 11, 2008 at 1:00pm.

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The Talecraft Horror Story-Creation Workshop Be afraid. And be good at making others afraid. What do these Horror stories we love have that make them haunt us for so long? Find out at the Talecraft Horror Story-Creation Workshop. That’s on May 18, 2008 at 1:00pm.

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The Talecraft Romance Story-Creation Workshop Ah, so it’s Romance that tickles you, eh? If you’re all for sultry looks and butterflies in the stomach, then we’ll see you at the Talecraft Romance Story-Creation Workshop on May 25, 2008 at 1:00pm.

 

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Admission to all workshops is free. Check back on this page often. We’ll be posting the names of the speakers here soon. If you have any questions regarding the workshops, don’t hesitate to email us at talecraft@komikasi.com We’ll see you in May!

60 Minutes Light Out

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 3:35 pm | In Events | 2 Comments
In support of the world-wide campaign against Global Warming, we are encouraging everyone to participate in the 60-minute “lights-out” event on March 29, 2008 from 8 to 9PM.  While participation in this activity is entirely voluntary, we encourage everyone to do their share in this and other similar endeavors to save our planet.  Please read the brief article below to further understand the rationalé behind this movement.

On March 29, 2008 the Philippines will join countries around the world as we literally “turn the lights out” for Earth Hour - an event that will fuel awareness on climate change and prove that when the people of the world work together, they can make a difference in the fight against global warming.

Earth  Hour  will  take place throughout the Philippines from 8 to 9 in the evening on Saturday night, 29 March 2008. WWF invites you to participate by shutting  off lights for 60 minutes, organizing your own “lights-out” event or by forwarding this mail to your friends, workmates and family.

Launched  in   Australia  on  the  31st  of March 2007, Earth Hour moved 2.2 million  people  and 2100 businesses in Sydney to turn off their lights for one  hour.  This  massive  collective  effort  reduced  the  city’s  energy consumption  by  10.2%  for  one  hour.  With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge  and  Opera House turning their lights off and unique events such as weddings  by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort  of  millions  of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.

YOUR  participation will go a long way in spreading the message that we, as individual  droplets  working collectively – can create an impetus far more powerful  than the mightiest of rivers. For more information, log on to the WWF Earth Hour page at: www.earthhour.org.

If  you  want  to learn more about how else you can help make Earth Hour in the   Philippines  a success, reply to this email or drop us a line at (632) 920-7931, (632) 920-7923, or (632)920-7926

First Online: Battle of the Bands by JobsDB!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:12 am | In Events | No Comments

Witness the First Online Battle of the Bands bg JobsDB!

Mechanics

I. The contest is open to all amateur bands residing in Metro Manila.
II. All band members must be at least16 years old above.
III. Bands must have a verified 88DB account and ad profile of their band.

Registration

1.) Log in to www.88db.com and register as member. Please verify your account.
2.) After registration and verification of 88DB account, create the band profile in the MUSIC
     Category under Online Battle of the Bands sub-category.
3.) Band profiles must contain the following to be eligible for the contest:

a.) Band Name
b.) Contact infos: cell phone number, email address
c.) Band profile and background containing: Band members, Date the band was  formed,       influences, genre etc.
d.) At least 3 pictures your band
e.) At least 2 embedded videos of studio or gig performances from video  streaming sites       (youtube.com, dailymotion.com, megavideo.com, vidiac.com)
*note: we strongly suggest that the audio of your band’s video is clear so we can all enjoy       it and get more votes.
f.) The band’s gig schedules (optional)

4.) Registration starts Feb 1, 2008 and ends March 14, 2008 (12nn)


Contest Proper

Winners will be determined by the number of votes. To vote, register first as member of 88DB.com. Once registered, log on to the site. Go to 88DB Online Battle of the Band under the Music category and cast your vote in the ad profile of your chosen band. Please be reminded that you can only vote in 88DB.com.

Elimination round of the voting period starts March 14, 2008 (2pm) and ends on March 31, 2008 (12noon).

Final round of the voting period for the top 15 bands will start on March 31, 2008 (2pm) and ends on April 15, 2008 (12noon). All votes will be reset to zero (0).

For The Finals

The top 3 bands will emerge as the winners and will be performing live in the Victory Party on April 18, 2008 in Tiendesitas, Pasig City with Taken By Cars, Sino Sikat? and The Dawn.

P10,000 awaits the band with the most number of votes
P8,000 will be given to the band with the 2nd most number of votes.
And P6,000 to the band with the 3rd most number of votes.

In case of tie, the voting period will be extended for the bands that have the same -number of votes for one day.

a.) If tie for 3rd place, the band who gets the most number of votes will get the 3rd place
b.) If tie for 2nd place, the band who gets the most number of votes will get the 2nd place and the next band with the most number of votes will get the 3rd place
c.) If tie for 1st place, the band who gets the most number of votes will be the 1st place winner and the next band will get the 2nd place.

The winners will be notified through email and phone call.

JobsDB Philippines (88DB.com Philippines) reserves the right to change / add rules from time to time.

Immediate family members to the 2nd degree of consaguinity of JobsDB Philippines employees are disqualified from joining the contest.

Employees of JobsDB Philippines are disqualified from joining the contest.

All entries that contain fake information and copyrighted material will be automatically disqualified.

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