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Executive Summary: Videoblogging Ethics on YouTube Project
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Thank you very much to all of you who participated and helped me on the YouTube vs. Mainstream Journalism: Videoblogging Ethics project. Your participation was more than I can ask for.

I apologize for taking so long to come out with the executive summary because my supervisor and I took pains to make sure that your views have been represented accurately. I know I promised September 2008.

I received 379 responses for the survey from June to October 2008. This is more than the required number of respondents for a study to be valid.

I presented the first part of this study at the International Communication Association (ICA) conference in Canada in May 2008 and I have been invited to present the full study in another international conference at the University of Melbourne in Australia this July 2009. The study is also being considered for a book chapter to be published next year in the US.

The summary is available in pdf for your reference. I organized the findings using tables and figures for your reading convenience. The whole study is comprised of almost 100 pages with the complete and comprehensive findings.

Should you be interested in seeing the results, kindly e-mail me for a copy and I will send one to you right away.

If you wish to see the whole study, I can also send you the whole thing.

Again, thank you for your help. This human rights endeavor doesn't end with this project. I'm working on other similar projects to advance the cause and I hope you'll stand by these efforts as you have so kindly done so.

December 26, 2008 | 11:32 PM Comments  1 comments



EARTH CHARTER ONENESS BOOK PROJECT: GLOBAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
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Hi Everyone,

On behalf of The Earth Charter, I'd like to invite you to share your stories and/or photographs for a chance to get published. Please see details below:

Have you ever experienced moments of deep connection with the world around you? Do you have stories or photos that illustrate the oneness of life? We warmly welcome you to become part of the Earth Charter Oneness Book Project...

THE CALL:
Earth Charter International invites you to reflect upon moments when you have suddenly felt a deep sense of oneness or connection with the world around you. We are seeking personal stories and photos on this theme of connection from a great diversity of ages, cultures, religions, and walks of life. Submissions will be selected from every region of the world, and published in a book to be released internationally in 2009. For full details and the Youtube version of the Call, please visit: http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/publication. Please share with us your voice, your images, and your inspiration!

THE QUESTION:
The question we are inviting you to respond to has two parts: When have you experienced moments of unexpected connection or oneness in your life, and how has this feeling inspired and sustained your vision, hope, and action for a better world?

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Stories and photos that come out of your personal experience and speak to unexpected moments of connection. This connection could be with anything that has inspired in you a feeling of oneness – with a culture, a stranger, a mountain, a community, or a passing butterfly. These may stem from experiences of the everyday or the extraordinary, from a random encounter that expanded your sense of connection to a defining revelation in your life. Ultimately, we want to hear about those moments of connection that have had a meaningful impact on your everyday life. Stories should be 1-4 pages in length (500-2400 words). Full details are available at www.earthcharterinaction.org/publication.

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS?


Send in your submissions by August 15th, 2008 (12 midnight GMT) for first priority consideration.

HOW TO SUBMIT?
Visit http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/publication for full rules, guidelines, and instructions.

WHO ARE WE?
The Earth Charter is a widely recognized, global consensus statement on ethics and values for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful future. You can find out more at www.earthcharter.org.

CONTACT PERSON (for Singapore):
For queries, please get in touch with Jacques DM Gimeno at jacqyves@pmail.ntu.edu.sg, mobile number 81385744.

June 22, 2008 | 10:21 PM Comments  0 comments

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Canada's PM apologizes to native Canadians
Related to country: Canada

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This is wonderful news! I learned about it 4 days ago and I'm overwhelmingly happy that victims of the misguided "assimilation" are finally going to get the justice they deserve. See more here, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080611/ap_on_re_ca/canada_indian_apology

This follows another historic apology from Australia's PM in recognizing the unjust treatment of aborigines in the country.

More than apology, I believe that unification and reconciliation should follow. Recognition of past cruelty is always good because this shows that humans not only evolve physically...we also evolve with compassion and love for other human beings.

So here's to a better future for all Native Canadians as they start a new life free of injustice and cruelty.

Special thanks to a very good friend of mine who "educated" me about this fact.


June 16, 2008 | 10:04 AM Comments  0 comments

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UPDATE: Mohamed Dabo Fund
Related to country: Canada

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We were able to raise about US$124 to cover for Dabo's Canada visa and some of the expenses for his trip to the Canadian embassy in Ivory Coast. The fund was transmitted via Western Union today (June 16).

Huge thanks goes to my friend Manali and to an anonymous donor who also handled transmittal charges.

I always believe in transparency. Transparency prevents corruption on the onset. Imagine how many people will benefit from their country's natural resources if their so-called leaders weren't so corrupt and exploitative. So being true to my words, here's the breakdown of the donation (and yeah I have documentation if you wish to verify). Approximation only because donations were in Singapore dollars (US$1 = S$1.374):

US$54.5 - Ms. Manali Pattnaik
US$54.5 - Anonymous
US$14.5 - Myself

US$14.5 - same Anonymous donor (for the transmittal charges)

Thanks once again.

Please find time to pledge a book for Rwanda's first public library...


June 16, 2008 | 8:37 AM Comments  0 comments

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Pledge A Book for Rwanda's first ever public library
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We have set up a temporary page for accepting book pledges for Rwanda.

As soon as we have our website up and running, we will direct you accordingly.

For information on how to pledge a book for us to collect in the near future, please go to

http://groups.google.com/group/books-for-rwanda?hl=en

Thanks...looking forward to your help --- one book at a time.

June 11, 2008 | 11:56 PM Comments  0 comments

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