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Graham Bell "hunger bytes!" time to bite back...!

"hunger bytes!" – An International Video Competition for inspired film makers This year the world is reaching an historic milestone – and not a good one. By the end of 2009, over 1 billion people will be suffering from hunger. In a world of 6.8 billion, that means 1 out of 7 people will soon be undernourished. What does this mean for our world? 14,000 children die from hunger-related causes every day. Every 6 seconds a child dies from hunger. 1 billion people around the world wake up hungry e… Continue

Added by Graham Bell on November 5, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Rose Tyler Some Tips About Business Dissertation

A business dissertation can be based on several diverse topics related to the field of Business. A business studies dissertation usually consists of various business studies dissertation topics such as a business dissertation on E-commerce, a dissertation on trade deficits, a dissertation on business principles or a business dissertation in it. The… Continue

Added by Rose Tyler on October 21, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Maria Pittman College Essay Vs Personal Statement

Usually colleges have their own guidelines when it comes to college essay for admission or personal statements. It depends on what the actual college requires. You should consider that the colleges look at more than just college essays for admission statements; they look at your grades, GPA, class standing, extracurricular activities, and school service before the… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on October 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Marlon Arenas Draft Schedule of Global Issues Network Conference - March 18-21, 2010

1. March 18th, 2010, Thursday Registration 2. March 19, 2010, Friday 08:45-09:15.........Lion Dance & Welcome 09:15-10:15.........1st Key Note Address 10:15-10:30.........Break 10:30-11:30.........Core Workshops * 11:30-12:30.........Global Village Groups 12:30-1:30...........Lunch 13:30-14:30.........2nd Key Note Address 14:30-14:45.........Break 14:45-15:45.........Core Workshop 15:45-16:45.........Global Village Groups 16:45..................Group Photo 17:00......… Continue

Added by Marlon Arenas on October 13, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

ed aldiss Conference Structure Update

I have posted an update on how things are looking and how they are different - check it out. Continue

Added by ed aldiss on September 23, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

jordanb27 Looking forward to the conference 2010!

I am planning on attending the global issues conference this year, and hope that I can make a change to this world that we live in. I have a great initiative to help, but I am unsure of the steps to take, so I am hoping that this conference will help me learn. Writing Jobs - Silk Plants - Indianapolis SEO Continue

Added by jordanb27 on August 28, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Lincoln Builds Help the Environment the Write Way!

Some Freelance writing friends of mine and I have decided to write about the environment everyday in an attempt to keep ecology issues in the forefront, even during the big Medical insurance debates. We'll write about anything from new energy saving Toasters, cold Sample storage, the latest hybrid car to the little things each of us can do to help the environment. W… Continue

Added by Lincoln Builds on August 18, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

Lincoln Builds The New Green

It's the little things that we can do to save energy that make the biggest difference. Replace dirty Furnace filters with clean ones to improve efficiency. Upgrade to Programmable thermostats to regulate heating and cooling to the hours they are needed. A simple Ceiling fan will help circulate air improving the performance of your HVAC system. Chang… Continue

Added by Lincoln Builds on August 18, 2009 at 11:15am — No Comments

Dennis Harter Tell us what you thought!

Thanks to all of you for making the conference a blast and a success. I'd love to have everyone who came to Bangkok for GIN 2009 leave comments to this post telling us what you thought...how was your experience...anything you'd like to tell the conference participants. Consider the comments to this post to be "The Wall." Get on and share! Leave your comments below. (and check out the photo slidesho… Continue

Added by Dennis Harter on March 23, 2009 at 11:05am — 3 Comments

Dennis Harter Slideshow of the Conference

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Added by Dennis Harter on March 22, 2009 at 11:55am — No Comments

Linda Sills Day two!!

My mind is filled with vivid memories of today. So many new ideas to think of as we plan for how to make a difference in our future. Tonight was a beautiful balmy evening on the river. All of the temples were lit up making the journey unforgettable!!! The restaurant was just right. We ate outside very comfortably thanks to the warm breeze. Tomorrow we will also have a very full day beginning with Jean Francois Rischard's video made in Paris just for our conference. We will ask you to share your… Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 21, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Mary Alice Osborne Great Young Adult Booklist

Good Morning! There are so many great Young Adult novels which complement the study of Global Issues. I have been creating a list for a few years and would like to share what I have with you. This is a work in progress, so please send additional titles and I'll add them to my list! These books are about kids who make a difference in small or large ways and also about young people living in very different circumstances and environments than those our students know. I think that reading these bo… Continue

Added by Mary Alice Osborne on March 21, 2009 at 11:49am — 2 Comments

Linda Sills Best place on the planet!!

It did seem we all were at the best place on the planet!!!! I liked everything about our first day. I am very much looking forward to tomorrow. Any one writing on the NING tonight, see me for a free yogurt cone tomorrow for your efforts. Tomorrow night we will be cruising the majestic river and eating dinner on the river, two of my favorite things to do in Bangkok. Sleep well and see you in the morning!! Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 20, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Linda Sills We Can. We Will.

Just watch us!!! Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 20, 2009 at 12:22am — 2 Comments

Linda Sills More news from the GIN Conference!!

Greetings from ISBangkok!!! Our planning is going well. A few helpful reminders- The Conference Program is posted on the NING site. There are a few updates. Registration will begin at the hotel from 15:00- 21;00 on Thursday in the reception of the conference hotel. It will continue on Friday morning at ISB beginning at 8:00. Dress code is smart casual. We want all the delegates to feel at their best and confident. Dress jeans with "smart" top is appropriate. This of course… Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 18, 2009 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Linda Sills News from the Front!!

Hope you are all prepared for the conference!! We are continuing to prepare at ISBangkok!! We put the conference program on the NING site today so you can see when you will be doing your workshop and you can begin to make choices about which other five you would like to attend. We have the banner hanging above the pond to greet you as you enter. Please continue to make contact with delegates on the NING site!!! This will only thrive with your help and participation. On arrival, you will be able… Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 16, 2009 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

Dennis Harter Conference Program is online

The conference program is now available online. No need to print...we'll have printed copies ready for you when you get here. Download it here. Download the updates here! Check out when your workshop is and plan ahead for which you will attend. GIN 2009 is finally here!!! S… Continue

Added by Dennis Harter on March 16, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Linda Sills Friday at ISBangkok!!

Just wanted to share a few thoughts!! We just watched all of the films submitted for the festival. They are a wonderful variety of topics and techniques. Each will be viewed during the conference and then posted on our web-site. They will be interspersed throughout the three days. NING site is being used much more and this is a very positive development!! We are striving to create a lasting network. Throughout the conference we want people to use the site to stay in touch, ask que… Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 13, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Nique Lim A Week to Go!

I don't know about you guys, but I am super excited! We only have a week more to go, and our team is getting all the final details smoothed out for our workshop. :) I'm really looking forward to everyone's workshops too. Its gonna be so awesome! Okay, yes maybe I may seem over enthusiastic and it scares you, but I promise I don't bite. :D Yay, Bangkok here we come. :D Continue

Added by Nique Lim on March 12, 2009 at 10:09pm — 9 Comments

Linda Sills Click on the video link!!!

Exploring this website is something that I am fortunate enough to have time to do on a daily basis!! Today I opened the video link and was delighted to see an amazing array of films on a rich variety of topics. You can watch them any time and share them with others. John Liu highly recommended watching his film Beating the Drum Loudly!!! We just posted The Giirl who Silenced the UN for 5 Minutes. Then treat yourself to watching many of the others which interest you that are… Continue

Added by Linda Sills on March 12, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

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