MyBlogLog - Steven Hippe : New in my world

Political killings in Philippines a tragic symptom of the nation’s problems

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:06:36 -0800

Political killings in Philippines a tragic symptom of the nation’s problems
In 2006 I was visiting the Philippines during the pre-election campaigning period, and was dumb-founded to read of scores of...
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Richard Branson Resolution

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:07:00 -0800

Richard Branson Resolution
For the full video version please check out You Tube!On November 19th I competed in a contest run by Virgin Mobile to become...
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The Monfort Plan: Capitalism redefined

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:33:00 -0800

The Monfort Plan: Capitalism redefined
It is not often we let authors present their own book, here on The Road. This time, I make an exception. It is not often we...
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China: Children who are left behind

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:38:35 -0800

China: Children who are left behind
On November 12, several days before the International Children's Day, an explosion erupted in an illegal fire cracker...
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PeaceKeeper Launches Four Organic Lip Balms That Are Good For You And Good For The World

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:42:09 -0800

PeaceKeeper Launches Four Organic Lip Balms That Are Good For You And Good For The World
PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics™, the first cosmetics company to give donations to urgent human rights issues, launches a series of lip balms that will take your breath away. Housed in a larger-sized 25 oz tube, these balms feature four rich flavors that go...
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Yemen: A Civil or Proxy War?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:56:42 -0800

Yemen: A Civil or Proxy War?
The ongoing war in Yemen certainly warrants coverage on Global Voices Online, but I was really shocked when I realized that there weren't many bloggers interested in the conflict. Here are some scattered extracts from post written by bloggers from...
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Sai Baba In The News – November 2009

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:43:29 -0800

Sai Baba In The News – November 2009
Sai Baba In The News – November 2009 Aswamedha Trust in service of the poor Express News Service First Published : 22 Nov...
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CNN chooses Efren Penaflorida as "2009 Hero of the Year"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:12 -0800

CNN chooses Efren Penaflorida as "2009 Hero of the Year"
In an acceptance speech at the Kodak Theatre in Holliywood, teacher Efren Penaflorida spoke of serving others above oneself to...
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UNOSAT: Maps etc.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:36:38 -0800

UNOSAT: Maps etc.
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People In Aid

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:20 -0800

People In Aid
People In Aid is a global network of development and humanitarian assistance agencies. We help organisations whose goal is the relief of poverty and suffering to enhance the impact they make through better management and support of staff and volunteers.
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Let’s Get Physical!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:50:44 -0800

Let’s Get Physical!
How do you rub shoulders with potential clients or employers who call you from abroad when you cannot remember who they are, or...
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This Friday’s Guest (11/20): Dave Wakeling

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:43:17 -0800

This Friday’s Guest (11/20): Dave Wakeling
This Friday, our guest on Revenge of the 80s Radio will be Dave Wakeling
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Hackers create tools for disaster relief | InSecurity Complex - CNET News

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:21:48 -0800

Hackers create tools for disaster relief | InSecurity Complex - CNET News
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There is never a dull moment with Sai Baba

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:35:46 -0800

There is never a dull moment with Sai Baba
There is never a dull moment with Sai Baba 14/11/2009 14:00:00 Venkat Raman I have often heard some people say that they visit...
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The Journey Of A Biscuit To The Philippines

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:19:00 -0800

The Journey Of A Biscuit To The Philippines
The World Food Programme (WFP) has distributed over 230 tons of High Energy Biscuits in the Philippines as part of its...
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Rotary.org:

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:18:41 -0800

Rotary.org:
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How strong is 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:51:00 -0800

How strong is 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake?
Ppl have been asking me how strong is the jolt of an earthquake?i cant really explain it in words.Felt it many times during my...
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The Real Humanitarian

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:37:45 -0700

The Real Humanitarian
We Pakistanis are fortunate enough to have a person of Abdul Sattar Edhi’s stature among us; who has been constantly...
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H.E.L.P Child of the Day – Simbarashek

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:51:54 -0700

H.E.L.P Child of the Day – Simbarashek
Simbarashek Location: Musha Wevana Children’s Home, Zimbabwe Gender: M Age: 3 About: Simbarashe’s father is deceased...
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Emily becomes UN Citizen Ambassador and has a message for us

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:06:10 -0700

Emily becomes UN Citizen Ambassador and has a message for us
On September 22, UN Secretary Ban ki-Moon launched a challenge: "Use your voice as a global citizen and tell these leaders in...
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For the aidworkers amongst you: participate in the IASC survey

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:08:00 -0700

For the aidworkers amongst you: participate in the IASC survey
Since 1992, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) has issued policy statements, guidelines, and manuals, which help to set...
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Asia typhoons: Curing is more costly than preparing

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:54:52 -0700

Asia typhoons: Curing is more costly than preparing
In 2008, the world spent US$12 billion on humanitarian responses to disasters. 99% of those killed by natural phenomena were in...
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Picks of the week: Project 10 to the 100, 350, peace x peace...

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:53:05 -0700

Picks of the week: Project 10 to the 100, 350, peace x peace...
Here are the interesting links I harvested last week:Last fall, Google.org's Project 10^100 called for ideas to change the...
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Collabbit: A New FOSS Tool for Emergency Management

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:30:26 -0700

Collabbit: A New FOSS Tool for Emergency Management
We've covered some of the many strong open source applications and platforms aimed at humanitarian efforts. They include tools for disaster relief management, earthquake research and management applications, and mobile healtchcare efforts aimed at...
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TPRF Provides Relief In Pakistan

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:08:00 -0700

TPRF Provides Relief In Pakistan
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has given $30,000 to Shirkat Gah Women’s Resource Centre to provide food and medication. In...
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