tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:51:47 +0000http://www.newzaroundus.com/noreply@blogger.com (skn)Blogger630125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8229252393304541033Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:27:00 +00002008-12-02T03:31:47.069+08:00EventsWar and PeacePeaceTech Inc. is a non-profit organization that focuses on building understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, both here in the Philippines and in other countries around the world. This emphasis is necessary in view of deteriorating relations between Muslim and non-Muslim communities throughout the world. Our pursuit for an inclusive and lasting peace for Mindanao and our country brings ushttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/471631115/please-join-peacetech-video-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/471631115" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/12/please-join-peacetech-video-conference.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-5735276981946023841Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:42:00 +00002008-12-02T12:02:03.682+08:00EnvironmentGreen TuesdayGREEN TUESDAY: Do you want to help and make a difference for the Earth? If your answer is yes then you can do so with just only ONE HUNDRED PESOS (P100) or FIFTEEN DOLLARS (US$15.00). Get the "One Life, One Earth" Baller Bands now and be part of the people who made the World Creative youth Forum (WCYF) 2009 happen. You can contact David D'Angelo at +639062083200 or email donate@http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/471617215/help-earth-buy-green-baller-band-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/471617215" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/12/help-earth-buy-green-baller-band-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-1047431312969117293Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:01:00 +00002008-12-02T02:41:34.028+08:00Entertainment MondayMoviesENTERTAINMENT MONDAY: I thought it was just the usual Disney movie with fun, laughter and children stories are made of but Wall-E from Disney and Pixar had brought a new message that we should never ignore. The movie delivered a strong challenge to all of us to act and help preserve the only Earth that we have... hence the message, "I Don't Want to Survive, I Want to Live". This is perhaps thehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/471565055/wall-e-i-dont-want-to-survive-i-want-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/471565055" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/12/wall-e-i-dont-want-to-survive-i-want-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8408150079327234801Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:26:00 +00002008-11-26T17:04:47.032+08:00Entertainment MondayMoviesTwilight, the book by Stephenie Meyer which is now a major motion picture hitting cinemas this November and hit a record high 7o Million in its opening day had catch the attention of movie goers worldwide. But before the movie came to being, Twilight is a phenomenal book which hits the bookshelves and arouse the interest once again of people on vampires and their love affairs. But thanks to http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/465876638/twilight-by-stephenie-meyer-for-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/465876638" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/twilight-by-stephenie-meyer-for-free.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-933252313173674414Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:28:00 +00002008-11-25T05:28:00.593+08:00EnvironmentGreen TuesdayGREEN TUESDAY: New report warns of corporate concentration, commodification of nature; highlights global resistance grounded in "Food Sovereignty" . ETC Group today releases a 48-page report, "Who Owns Nature?" on corporate concentration in commercial food, farming, health and the strategic push to commodify the planet's remaining natural resources. Download the PDF Version of the Report Alsohttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/464336118/etc-report-waring-of-corporate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/464336118" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/etc-report-waring-of-corporate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-3495600809587873782Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:28:00 +00002008-11-25T04:31:12.208+08:00Human RightsThe Kuala Lumpur High Court has acquitted Dr Irene Fernandez, co-founder and executive director of Tenaganita. The first words as she was congratulated, Irene said, "I am free! At last I am free!" A scheduled court appeals hearing, which was to last until Friday 28 November was today ended when Judge Mohamad Apandi Ali gave his decision and set aside her 2003 conviction and reversed the http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/464290152/kuala-lumpur-high-court-acquits-dr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/464290152" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/kuala-lumpur-high-court-acquits-dr.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-2953980073582010609Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:31:00 +00002008-11-23T05:31:00.412+08:00EnvironmentFood and NutritionA long-term feeding study commissioned by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, managed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth, and carried out by Veterinary University Vienna, confirms genetically modified (GM) corn seriously affects reproductive health in mice. Non-GMO advocates, who have warned about this infertility link along with other health risks, now seek http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/462220544/austrian-government-study-confirms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/462220544" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/austrian-government-study-confirms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-5394922650608334738Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:53:00 +00002008-11-23T04:00:47.647+08:00HealthAdvocacy SaturdayAdvocacy and CampaignsADVOCACY SATURDAY: HIV and AIDS is perhaps the most devastating virus of the century. During the course of the disease it infected more than 30 million people worldwide and had caused death and suffering to many people. In Africa alone this had been the top killer disease submerging its population to more than 50% infection. But do you know you could dance to fight HIV and AIDS? How? The http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/462172711/dance-to-fight-hiv-and-aids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/462172711" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/dance-to-fight-hiv-and-aids.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8641031839606452136Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:34:00 +00002008-11-22T17:41:04.670+08:00TV ShowsEntertainmentSurvivor Philippines in one of its episodes goes Ms. Gay as the final survivors, Rob,Marlon, Chris and JC have a night of laughter and fun while playing as gay candidates in a beauty pageant. The four then take on the theme of Nut's Entertainment's Balakubak and ask Charise, Khaye and Nanay Zita intriguing questions. Watch the video as Rob reveals his greatest secret and Charise admits he hashttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/461686653/survivor-philippines-goes-ms-gay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/461686653" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/survivor-philippines-goes-ms-gay.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-6715158856347441172Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-11-22T15:26:30.971+08:00Life and LivingInformation TechnologyYesterday, I posted an article about the dangers of social networking and now a news had broken out which had made this dangers more real. A reality in which the person and the users/watchers has to blame. Abraham Biggs committed suicide live on justin.tv on sight of more than 15,000 viewers with some encouraging him to do it, others telling him not too and others who were shocked watching it http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/461601283/justintv-claims-life-of-teenager.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/461601283" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/justintv-claims-life-of-teenager.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-2846715029716321114Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:24:00 +00002008-11-21T20:46:55.291+08:00TGIFInformation TechnologyTECH GUIDE IT'S FRIDAY (TGIF): "The world would be better off without you!" A girl apparently hanged herself after reading this message from someone whom she is interacting in MySpace. Megan Meir killed herself minutes after she received this message from a faker personality named Josh in MySpace after she responded, "You are the kind of boy a girl would kill herself over." And now Lori Drew, http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/460718109/social-networking-kills-beware-and-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/460718109" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/social-networking-kills-beware-and-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-2442158863646101777Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:21:00 +00002008-11-21T11:33:23.932+08:00AfricaGlobal WarningWhile many of us enjoy and savor our daily meal and some still gets obese and full, hundreds of children are dying in Haiti because of malnutrition and hunger. It was indeed shocking to see children as young as five years old being held only by straps because their body cannot even stand. Their bodies are like broomstick which will flew away even with a meager wind. Haiti had been devastated http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/460320243/children-dies-of-hunger-in-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/460320243" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/children-dies-of-hunger-in-haiti.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-3163903435584882793Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:02:00 +00002008-11-21T02:06:48.714+08:00War and PeaceCluster munitions are weapons made up of multiple explosive submunitions or bomblets which are dispensed from a container which opens in mid-air after being deployed mainly by aircraft. They pose a unique and grave lethal threat to civilians both during and after armed conflict in which they are used. This december 3, states will sign the convention on cluster munitions in oslo, norway. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/459842175/sign-peoples-treaty-and-help-ban.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/459842175" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/sign-peoples-treaty-and-help-ban.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-5584482777642068498Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:58:00 +00002008-11-21T02:01:55.763+08:00PhilippinesReligionThe Philippines will be represented in a global gathering of interfaith leaders and peace builders which will be held in Mayapur, India from November 27th – December 5th, 2008. This is the second global assembly of the United Religions Initiative (URI), an interfaith organization of grassroots Cooperation Circles around the world composed of members representing diverse religions, spiritual http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/459842176/philippine-interfaith-teams-join.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/459842176" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/philippine-interfaith-teams-join.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-5793586440696049695Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:16:00 +00002008-11-22T17:20:19.851+08:00EnvironmentGreen TuesdayGREEN TUESDAY: Bacolod City: Green Alert Negros is appealing to the rest of the environmental organizations in Negros not to lose their sight on the truth regarding the issues confronting Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park. This is in response to the “satisfactory rating” given by the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation Inc. (NFEFI) to the clearing operations of the Energy Development Corporation http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/461676539/green-alert-to-environmental-groups.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/461676539" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/green-alert-to-environmental-groups.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-2545211697838340507Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:54:00 +00002008-11-18T09:14:19.584+08:00Obama for PresidentReligionRelaxing SundayRELAXING SUNDAY: I think it is inspiring to know that someone who had been a historical figure of today is so open about his religious belief. Today I give you the transcript of an interview by Cathleen Falsani, the religion reporter for the respected Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, to then Senator Barack Obama about his religious belief. The interview is summarized and highlighted by Mike Abkin,http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/456602210/powerful-interview-with-obama-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/456602210" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/powerful-interview-with-obama-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-7691334043616558425Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:41:00 +00002008-11-16T11:58:42.655+08:00Products and ServicesReviewAfter being featured in Fox News, Zenni Optical does it a new and is now featured in the Chicago Tribune. Well could we blame them? I, personally cannot believe that eyeglasses could be as cheap as US$20. My first reaction was that they could easily broke or they are of low quality but after seeing real testimonials my doubts are cleared. Although I will not be needing any eyeglasses at the http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/454557564/zenni-optical-revolutionizes-eye-wear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/454557564" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/zenni-optical-revolutionizes-eye-wear.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8440062350704038760Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:05:00 +00002008-11-16T03:12:17.827+08:00EventsVideosInformation TechnologyTo the avid fans of YouTube and of course to the millions and millions of users of the number one video community and social networking platform as well, it is with great anticipation that on November 22, 2008 at 5pm Western and 8pm Eastern time YouTube will go live. Among the confirmed artists were Akon, Will.I.Am, Soulja Boy, Katy Perry, and more. So you should better catch this. YouTube http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/454216486/youtube-goes-live-on-november-22-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/454216486" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/youtube-goes-live-on-november-22-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-1601505525433834448Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:51:00 +00002008-11-18T09:15:20.183+08:00TGIFInformation TechnologyTECH GUIDE IT'S FRIDAY (TGIF): So I thought I will be missing out on writing a tech guide this Friday and thanks to uploading a new video on YouTube I did found out that you can now create and add subtitles to your YouTube videos easier. As we all know subtitles are very important for various reasons. So do you want to know how? Below is a video which actually teaches you how to do it... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/454205324/how-to-make-subtitles-in-youtube-videos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/454205324" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/how-to-make-subtitles-in-youtube-videos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8077738812330315230Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:19:00 +00002008-11-16T02:58:50.666+08:00Advocacy and CampaignsThe Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) alliance is appealing to leaders to prioritise the needs of people living in poverty and maintain commitments despite the tough economic climate. The alliance calls on Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and India in particular to bring the needs of the less developed countries to the table and act in the interests of families and communities sufferinghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/452807697/g20-miust-prioritise-people-living-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/452807697" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/g20-miust-prioritise-people-living-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-8046119499943696960Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:03:00 +00002008-11-14T11:35:35.682+08:00TV ShowsEntertainmentSprint and NBC launched months ago a contest which asked people from around the globe to create their own hero and in the end fans select ‘Santiago’ as the #1 fan Favorite to star in Mobile/Online Series. Heroes: Destiny (Trailer) The winning character will star in the new online live action micro-series, HEROES: DESTINY. The first of four episodes will premiere tonight exclusively on online http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/452482184/heroes-destiny-unfolds-and-santiagos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/452482184" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/heroes-destiny-unfolds-and-santiagos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-5244803394409759253Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:50:00 +00002008-11-14T10:57:19.606+08:00SportsEntertainmentWe never imagined that Michael Jordan could lost on a 1-on-1 game but the fact is he did lost. Way back in 2003 Michael Jordan is on a camp that he organized and he played a 1-on-1 game with some of them. All of them lost to him except one. "I am simply too good," that is what he said before this person beat him 3-2 in the game. A mutual fund CEO named John Rogers Jr. beat Jordan in a game ofhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/452453385/michael-jordan-lost-game-at-own.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/452453385" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/michael-jordan-lost-game-at-own.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-4831796933786776275Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:55:00 +00002008-11-13T08:55:00.870+08:00Environment CEBU, Philippines – Scientists today are using genetic engineering to improve the short shelf-life and post-harvest losses of papaya and lessen use of pesticides on eggplants, experts said during a symposium on biotechnology and nutritionally enhanced food crops here. According to Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, research professor of Biochemistry at the Institute of Plant Breeding-University of http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/451274122/experts-genetic-engineering-improves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/451274122" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/experts-genetic-engineering-improves.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-6209788632751716111Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:40:00 +00002008-11-12T14:43:05.603+08:00EnvironmentMANILA, Philippines—Future generations of Filipinos may not be able to see a living Philippine Eagle, the national bird, and 424 other animal species found in the country. This figure from the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is equivalent to 37 percent of the 1,137 animal species in the Philippines recorded by the Department of Environment and Natural http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/450385515/dangers-of-extinction-in-philippines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/450385515" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/dangers-of-extinction-in-philippines.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883247330270883773.post-6346328023956610311Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:28:00 +00002008-11-12T14:38:01.998+08:00EconomyPOLITICALLY WEDNESDAYPOLITICALLY WEDNESDAY: BEIJING—China announced a $586- billion stimulus package on Sunday in its biggest move to stop the global financial crisis from hitting the world’s fourth-largest economy. A statement on the government’s website said China’s Cabinet had approved a plan to invest 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) in infrastructure and social welfare by the end of 2010. China’s export-driven http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~3/450372137/china-approves-586-billion-stimulus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shen)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewzAroundUs/~4/450372137" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.newzaroundus.com/2008/11/china-approves-586-billion-stimulus.html