Calling out all bloggers and web graphic designers who might be interested to join the upcoming WordCamp Philippines this coming September 6, 2008 at the Augusto-Rosario Gonzalez Theater located at the 5th Floor of the Mutien Building of De La Salle – College of St. Benilde (DLSU-CSB) in Taft Avenue, Manila. Registration has been opened and one of the nice things about it is that its for FREE.
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My little sister who has a penchant for watching animes (aside from the common ones that fill our televisions and local cable cartoon networks these days) told me that she had a new movie that she liked. My curiousity was piqued since her tastes are quite good for her age. I decided to go take a look at this movie she has been raving about to which she said, “I really liked it, I can’t stop thinking about it even when I’m in school.” Turning on the DVD player, she motioned me to play, “Spirited Away“. Read more »
You have probably heard of the Chinese proverb that says, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime,” and it is rather sound and rational. If we simply gave people who are in unfortunate circumstances help in terms of material things, we are probably just helping them temporarily because these tangible items doesn’t really last forever. After these items are depleted, most of the time they unfortunately go back to their previous plight and the cycle goes on and on. However if we do help them by providing them with a means to actually stand on their own after, we achieve the purpose of helping them become self-sustained for a lifetime. One might say that is is a huge undertaking and quite hard to so given the geographical differences we have from each other but with Kiva.org taking the step to bring us closer to those in need, it doesn’t seem such a hard feat.
The political situation of the country at the moment is like a stale drama turned into a reality television show. I have lost real interest in watching the events unfold because honestly it does not help to raise ones spirits.
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