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Acknowledging the Church for its many contributions to the community were Melbourne Lord Mayor the Honourable Robert Doyle, Moonee Valley City Councillor Paul Giuliano, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events, the Honourable Justin Madden, Sociologist Professor Gary Bouma and former Indigenous Person of the Year Uncle Bob Randall.
Video News Release, Church of Scientology Grand Opening in Melbourne, Australia, on 29 January 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSNL2I8rY8Acknowledging the Church for its many contributions to the community were Melbourne... more
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It was a banner year for cause marketing as companies, nonprofits, academics, media, celebrities, government and consumers all turned up the dial on cause. New players included Pepsi and Panera, who have redefined the cause model. It was considered dead and then resurrected. As 2010 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back to see what else the headlines revealed about cause marketing in 2010.
Cause was a little: click link to see the list.
http://www.coneinc.com/ten-words-for-a-year-in-cause-marketingIt was a banner year for cause marketing as companies, nonprofits, academics, media,... more
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Plenty of people use the power of the internet to trace and reconnect with old friends. Two brothers from Denmark, however, are working to harness that power for a greater social good. Christopher and David Mikkelsen founded Refugees United, an NGO that uses secure web and mobile technology to enable refugees to find loved ones throughout the world.
At the Clinton Global Initiative, Refugees United joined with Ericsson, the UN High Commission for Refugees, Ugandan mobile operator MTN, and Delta Partners to announce a commitment to expand the Refugees United platform to mobile phones. The existing web-based system allows refugees to create and search profiles in order to find loved ones by name or identifying characteristics. By expanding the program from web-based to mobile phones, the organizers hope to reach people in areas with poor computer access and training. Now, people can utilize the Refugees United system over simple SMS or WAP-enabled phones.
http://www.fastcompany.com/1690690/the-social-network-thatrsquos-even-more-important-than-facebookPlenty of people use the power of the internet to trace and reconnect with old... more
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The Civil Liberties Defense Center is a nonprofit organization of practicing public interest attorneys and organizers. We focus on defending and upholding the rights of activists through education, outreach, litigation, and legal support and assistance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkn2yt0y6v8
the video is a digression but features Lauren Regan, Executive Director of the Civil Liberties Defense Center
http://www.cldc.org/The Civil Liberties Defense Center is a nonprofit organization of practicing public... more
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As the world gears up to assist Haiti after the devastating earthquake on January 12th, there are many resources becoming available to help donors find the best way to help. TeeTimes4Charity has an updated charity list that directs vistiors to some of these resources. Visit www.teetimes4charity.com to help haiti.As the world gears up to assist Haiti after the devastating earthquake on January... more
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"Three Mayors at the 40TH Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots & 39th Annual Los Angeles Pride Celebration"
West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on 6-12 to 6-14-2009 in West Hollywood, CA.
LA PRIDE was held from June 12, 2009 to June 14, 2009
L.A. Pride is produced by Christopher Street West (CSW), a non-profit organization.
Video by Esteban "Steven" Escobar, Diversity News
of Diversity News Publications
http://www.diversitynewspublications.com
(C) 2009 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar, Diversity News Publications/Productions. All rights are reserved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzsnxDAT2Bo"Three Mayors at the 40TH Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots & 39th Annual... more
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Featuring: Mohamed Sidibay
Youth Filmmakers: Edwin Daniel, Schwarbu Emile, Kamara, Jane Peters, Rashid Peters, Mohamed Sidibay
Adult mentors: Andrew Greene, Austin Haeberle
10 year-old Mohamed Sidibay is a bright, hard-working 4th grader who likes to play soccer, work on computers and go to school. Yet, only two years earlier he was commanding rebel troops in the "bush" in Western Africa. This sensitive, thoughtful young man articulates in simple terms the devastation of was and growing up as a child soldier in Sierra Leone.
"We Don't Want No War" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Mohamed Sidibay
Youth Filmmakers: Edwin Daniel, Schwarbu Emile, Kamara,... more
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Featuring: Bogdana Serebryan
Youth Filmmakers: Denis Stepura, Bogdana Serebryan, Dmytriy Aksyonov, Igor Shidok, Oksana Dragushchyak, Ryta Paschenko
Adult Mentors: Tetyana Bila, Maria Alekseyenko
On April 26, 1986 the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant exploded, emitting 40 times the radiation than the bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Later that same year and only 80 miles south in Kiev, Bogdana Aksyonov was born. The survivors of Chernobyl were relocated, many in Bogdana's neighborhood, but partly as result of the lack of public information available after the accident, they never talked about what happened. Today, at 19 years old, Bogdana is studying journalism--advocating for a free press and breaking the silence that still pervades her country.
"Lift the Silence" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Bogdana Serebryan
Youth Filmmakers: Denis Stepura, Bogdana Serebryan,... more
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Featuring: Ghayda Nawrus
Youth Filmmakers: Ghayda Nawrus, Aya Al Tal
Adult Mentors: Mustafa Tell, John Gwinn
Ghayda Nawrus is one of almost one billion Muslims worldwide who adheres to her faith, traditions, and family. But Ghayda, who lives in Amman, Jordan, attends a Christian school and is also a product of satellite television and the Internet. This bright, soft-spoken 16 year-old looks candidly at the issues causing her and her family the greatest fear: the challenges and complexity of a modern society embedded in traditional culture.
"A Divided City" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Ghayda Nawrus
Youth Filmmakers: Ghayda Nawrus, Aya Al Tal
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Featuring: Katie Thompson
Youth Filmmakers: Katy Thompson, Tate Law, Jessica Shurtleff
Adult Mentors: Spencer Arntsen, Matt Bradley
Katie is a tall beautiful young woman who is also a track star at her local high school. She seems poised to claim success. But underneath it all, this soft spoken 18 uear-old has struggled with the secrets of her polygamous father's life and its isolating effects on her and the rest of her family. This story is a story in which, through her own words, Katie discovers what it mans to live a life of her own.
"Leaving Still" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Katie Thompson
Youth Filmmakers: Katy Thompson, Tate Law, Jessica... more
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Featuring: Ji-Hee Huh
Youth Filmmakers: Hye-Yeouong Rhee, Hye-Lyn Choi Hyelyn Hyun-Chang Kim, Yoo-Jin Chang, Flonia Telegrafi
Adult Mentors: Chan-Hyun Lee, Vanessa McDonell, Hye-Jung Park
Ji-Hee, a 16 year-old high school student in South Korea, let very little come between herself and her studies. But in June 2002 her world changed forever when two 13 year-old schoolgirls were run over by a U.S. Military armed vehicle. The deaths shook Ji-Hee and, like many students across the Korean Peninsula, she wanted answers to why whe U.S. Military is stationed in South Korea. She also started worrying about the real possibility of war with North Korea. As the future became less certain, she began to play an active role in the anti-war movement. She uses her knowledge to help end the threat of violence, and create a secure future for people across Korea.
"Ji-Hee's Candlelight" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Ji-Hee Huh
Youth Filmmakers: Hye-Yeouong Rhee, Hye-Lyn Choi Hyelyn... more
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Featuring: Diana Guevara
Youth Filmmakers: Deivi Ariel Lorenzana, Juan Carlos Maldonado, Carlos Bucu, Francisco Cifuentes, Diana Cabrera
Adult mentors: Walter Cruz Pivaral, Ana Ines Carpio, Rafael Gonzales, Sergio Donis
It's easy to say Diana Guevara shouldn't have hung out with the gang members who controlled her impoverished barrio on the outskirts of Guatemala City. However, immense poverty and lack of opportunities bred loneliness and despair and gangs seemed to provide the only available safety net. Sadly, Diana paid a high price for her involvement, exacted by her fellow gang members. It is moving past that tragedy that has helped Diana develop her inner strength and create alliances that truly break her isolation.
"Diana's Story" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Diana Guevara
Youth Filmmakers: Deivi Ariel Lorenzana, Juan Carlos... more
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Featuring: Daniela Glusberg
Youth Filmmakers: Alex Cheng, Daniela Glusberg, Danielle Strandburg-Peshkin, Chelsea Vaught
Adult Mentor: Mindy Faber
While still a student in sub-urban Illinois, Daniela Glusberg became enamored of American History. This country's centruries' old fight for a democratic republic represented more than dull facts in a book for this daughter of Argentinean parents who barely escaped a brutal military dictatorship. Continually sensitive to the issues faced by her parents in their native country and the new threats of the Patriot Act at home, Daniela and her fellow students organized to fight injustice and oppose the American invasion of Iraq, eventually leading the largest student walkout of the high school anti-war movement in the U.S.
"History Lessons" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Daniela Glusberg
Youth Filmmakers: Alex Cheng, Daniela Glusberg,... more
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Featuring: Daisy Badger
Youth Filmmakers: Lowri Amies, Daisy Badger, Polly Harrison, Claire Holdsworth, Meg Powell-Chandler
Adult Mentors: Lynn Davies, Simon Wyndham, Neil Oseman
When the Foot and Mouth epidemic hit Britain in 2001 it seemed like nothing could stop it. The government slaughtered millions of animals and we could even smell the smoke from burning pyres in our classrooms. Friends were stuck on their farms, the countryside was clsed and the tourism industry was badly hit. Scared and angry, we were determined to find out all we could about Foot and Mouth disease. The more we researched, the more we learned about how fear about Foot and Mouth created far more damage than the disease itself. "Fires Over England" is about communication and sharing knowledge. Dialogue is essential in order to create real security and to protect our way of live in rural England.
"Fires Over England" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.Featuring: Daisy Badger
Youth Filmmakers: Lowri Amies, Daisy Badger, Polly... more
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Bono talks about being a traveling salesman.
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The City of Pembroke Pines is home to a division of the Miracle League, an organization that helps children with special needs enjoy the sport of baseball. This is a brief look at the opening night of the games on the specially-designed Miracle Field in a Pembroke Pines community, where the Openfilm.com Team had the privilege of having our cameras exclusively. The dual field, while perfectly suitable for regular ballgames, has unique features which make it highly accessible and safe for those with special needs.The City of Pembroke Pines is home to a division of the Miracle League, an... more
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