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Fire on YouTube 2008
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 7:45AM / Standard Entry
Fire on YouTube
2008
Place a little fire on your website of choice.
It is perfect for MySpace and Friendster.
You could even add it to a blog.
Weather you are just sprucing up your site or
having a romantic moment this fire is here for you.
It also makes a great holiday addition to any social network presence.
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Because Of You - My Family Addiction: The Dacocos [HQ]
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 6:08AM / Standard Entry
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Cellular mobile telephone subscribers outnumber fixed line telephone subscribers by 15 to 1
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 1:30AM / Standard Entry
Cellular mobile telephone subscribers outnumber
fixed line telephone subscribers by 15 to 1
(FS-200801-NS1-01, posted 21 November2008)In 2007, the total number of cellular mobile telephone (CMT) subscribers was estimated at 57.3 million, almost 15 times more than the number of fixed line telephone subscribers estimated at 3.9 million. Data from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) also show that CMT subscrīption started to outnumber fixed line subscrīption in 2000 when it registered a ratio of 2 to 1.
The 2007 level of CMT subscribers is 57.3% higher compared to its 2006 level of 42.9 million while the number of fixed line telephone subscribers only grew by 3.9% from 3.6 million in 2006.
For the period 2000 to 2007, the number of CMT subscribers continuously increased at an annual average growth rate of 31.4% while that of fixed telephones only increased at 3.2%.
NTC data further reveal that in 2007, CMT density was estimated at 65.93 per 100,000 population and fixed line telephone density in the country was estimated at 8.24 per 100,000 population.
Figure 1. Number of fixed line telephone and mobile cellular telephone subscribers:
1994 – 2007Source: National Telecommunication Commission
Among the regions in the country, the National Capital Region has the highest fixed line telephone density at 29.53 per 100,000 population followed by Region IV1 (Southern Tagalog) and Region VII (Central Visayas) at 7.77 and 7.52, respectively in 2007. Meanwhile, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has the lowest at 0.81.
Among the provinces in 2007, Agusan del Norte posted the highest telephone density at 12.19 followed by Cavite and Benguet with telephone densities of 11.15 and 10.66, respectively. On the other hand, the province of Sulu had the lowest telephone density at 0.05 per 100,000 population.
Both indicators on telephone lines per 100,000 population and cellular subscribers per 100 population are Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) indicators under Goal 8. In the Philippines, both indicators show an increasing trend since 1994 implying that the MDG target of making available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications in cooperation with the private sector, will be achieved by the Philippines by 2015.
Figure 2. Telephone Density by Province: 2007 (per 100,000 population)
1 There is no separate data for Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)
Source of basic data: National Telecommunications Commission
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One Week to Change: Obama Calling Urgently
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 2:37AM / Standard Entry
One Week to Change: Obama Calling Urgently
In one week you can choose to change it all.
Go to http://www.barackobama.com to get involved right now.
We have to keep running through the finish line.
It's too important to take anything for granted.
It's too important to let up now.
The future you seek. - The future we seek together. - The future we seek for our children.
It's too important to let up now.
We have to keep running through the finish line!
For the change we need.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden 2008
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WHY I THINK BARACK OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR FILIPINOS
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 10:47PM / Standard Entry
WHY I THINK BARACK OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR FILIPINOS
By Charmaine Manansala
I've spent the past few weeks criss-crossing the country talking to
AAPIs about Barack Obama and the vision he has for our community, and
for our country. I want to say a quick word about where we are in
this campaign to Filipinos.
Filipino Americans across the country are working nationwide through
the Obama campaign and Filipino Americans for Obama. Leading to
November 4th, they are working diligently to deliver the electoral
votes that will make Barack Obama our 44th President of the United
States. This is because Filipino Americans, young and old, all
recognize the challenges America faces, after all they impact our
lives every day. Our economy is in crisis, thanks in large part to the
Wall Street-first economic policies pushed through by President Bush.
Our nation is in an endless war; our veterans are not receiving the
care they deserve; and our health care system is broken. We need to
call upon the can do American spirit to lift ourselves out of this
precarious situation.
In many ways the Filipino-American community's experience embodies
this American spirit. Barack Obama has shared the same experience. He
understands keeping the American dream alive, and he knows that
government must keep its promise to you and all of the American
people. This is one of the core reasons why I believe that Barack
Obama is THE right candidate for Filipino-Americans.
Barack first became acquainted with the diversity and richness of Asia
and the AAPI community as a child growing up in Hawai'i. Members of
his family are of Asian descent and ours is a community that he became
a part of while living in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. The AAPI
story and community are personal to him, and he is committed to
keeping the door of opportunity open to Filipino Americans and
expanding opportunities for all Americans. Senator Obama understands
the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and the critical
role that we play in this nation.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden are committed to policies that will help
the Filipino American community succeed.
For instance, many Filipino families rely on family reunification
policies to help them build better lives in the United States.
However, AAPI families have some of the longest immigration backlogs.
That's why Barack has fought to improve and pass a comprehensive
immigration bill. He has put greater emphasis on keeping immigrant
families together. The Philippines and the United States have always
enjoyed a special relationship, and I assure you that Barack Obama and
Joe Biden are committed to building on our strong ties.
As we saw so clearly during the first debate, it's a choice of the
past versus the future. Barack Obama demonstrated the vision and
judgment to be Commander in Chief. He'll change the failed policies
of the last 8 years, and pursue 21st Century policies in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and in reinvigorating our alliances.
And on the homefront, again as seen during the debate, Barack Obama
demonstrated he'll be a fierce advocate for the middle class, and
offer the change we need on the economy, health care, and energy
independence.
Kababayan, we can create the changes we seek in America. But this
will only happen if ordinary people rise up to demand change. Just as
some of you participated in the people power movement in Edsa, I'm
also asking you to get involved NOW, and to encourage your families to
look at the candidates, come to an informed decision, and vote.
The reason is simple: the Filipino American community deserves better.
We want fundamental change in our country. We want to turn the page
on the failed policies of the past eight years and renew the promise
of America. We simply cannot afford a third Bush term. And let's be
clear. That is exactly what we'd get with John McCain.
As Senator Clinton says- No Way, No How, No McCain, No Palin. I know
there were many in our community who supported Senator Clinton in this
year's elections and I want to say a word to you. Senator Clinton is
someone I admire tremendously. I am a proud "Clintonista" who worked
in the Clinton administration for the first White House Initiative on
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you love Hillary, if you
believe in her, if you trust her leadership and if you gave her your
vote, then I ask you to do the one thing that she has asked of all of
us now: do everything you can to elect Barack Obama as the next
President of the United States.
The stakes are too high and the price of apathy is too great this year
to give anything but our all.
You know, there's been a lot of talk this year about making history.
And I believe making history is an important goal. But the more
important opportunity we have in November is to make possibility
reality.
Next year, school children all over America will sit in classrooms
looking up at the portraits of the American presidents on the wall.
After scanning past the first 43, I hope they'll take a good look at
number 44 because that one will look different. And suddenly, our
kids will start to think, "Maybe I can be Mayor. Maybe I can run for
Congress. Maybe I could be President." In that moment, possibility
is born.
I want a generation of Filipino boys and girls to see Barack Obama and
know that in America, anything is possible - with faith, hard work,
and determination, they can achieve anything in this land of
opportunity. That, after all, is the American dream of our lolos and
lolas. Stand with me today and let it be the commitment we make to
the generation of Filipino Americans who follow us.
No doubt, there will be some who say it's too hard. They will say
that Barack Obama and our movement for change just can't win. But I'm
here to tell you: kaya natin, yes we can!
For generations, that's what we Pinoys have taught this nation. KAYA NATIN!
When we were told that Filipino immigrants could never be at home in
these United States, we said kaya natin.
During WWII, when America was at war and soldiers were needed, our
brave Filipino veterans said kaya natin.
When farmworkers were told they could not organize, Filipino laborers
joined Cesar Chavez and other union leaders and said kaya natin.
When this country could not find enough doctors and nurses, the
Filipino community stepped up and said kaya natin.
As our families struggle with the longest immigration backlogs and
living in this frail economy, Barack Obama joins with the Filipino
community to say kaya natin.
So, we cannot wake up on November 5th wishing we had done more and we
can't afford to let someone else decide for us. We all know that this
is going to be a very close race. A handful of votes may decide the
election. Those handful of votes could be yours.
Change doesn't come by hoping for it. It doesn't come by wishing for
it. We have to organize for it, fight for it, register for it and
vote for it. Change happens when we say, with great pride in our
community and love for our country, kaya natin!
Maraming salamat po.
Charmaine Manansala is a Filipina-American immigrant. She serves as
the National Director of the Obama for American AAPI Vote Team.
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- I am Benjamin M. Greer. I am only in my early 30’s, but I have seen enough in my life at this time to fill the lives of several individuals...I am Benjamin M. Greer. I am only in my early 30’s, but I have seen enough in my life at this time to fill the lives of several individuals. By age 5 I already knew what it was like to be poor, living in your car, and not knowing where your next meal is coming from.
Before I finished high school I had attended around 16 different schools and moved over 20 times. I lived with my mother, other relative, with strangers, and in foster homes. At age 16 I had to have the State of Washington step in and take guardianship of me and allow me to return to live with my Aunt Lorrie and Uncle Dennis Baunach, so I could find stability and have a future.
The first time I can remember working for money was when I was 7 years old and picking strawberries for $2.50 a flat. You would have to get to the fields early in the morning before the sun would get to hot. I believe my first time I was able to complete two flats before it was time to go. Since then I have held over 30 jobs in a wide range of industries from farm work to high tech. I have a very unique understanding of hard physical labor and intense intellectual problem solving.
I am soon going to be 32. I have a son named Benjamin that is going to be 3 next month. My wife and I have been married now for about 3 and a half years and together for about 6 and half years. We are about to have our second child. This time it is going to be a girl and we have picked the name Summer since she will be due in July.
In late 2005 I had a wake up call that showed me that it is imperative that I focus on the correction of my mental and physical health. The many years of early child trauma, untreated depression, and Attention Deficit Disorder came to an impassable wall. No going over it, under it, around it, or avoiding it. The only option was to confront it and move through it. With the loving support of my wife, proper medication, individual and group therapy, meditation, and a strong desire for piece and wholeness I have developed a strong sense of balance and discovery of gifts that I always saw as disabilities.
I guarantee that those who know me and those who spend the time to be apart of who I am will tell you of my honesty, my conviction, and my love. I would give you the shirt off my back if you needed it more. I would share the last piece of food if you had none. I am a protector and fighter for people who are close to me, and things that I believe in and care about.
I have the ability to be disciplined and patient for those things that matter most. My out look on life is from a positive perspective even though I have seen lots of challenge and tragedy. I have the ability to bring light to darkness and happiness to sadness. My wise words are not just some empty quotation, but a foundation of life experience in it realest.
I am a husband, father, uncle, brother, friend, and spiritual being. I am not who I once was…
But now a true integration of whom I have always been…
Over the years I have met many people who have made an amazing impact on my life. Their influence maintains a strong roll in the successes I continue achieve. Being a great father; loving husband; and an all around community conscious person is not easy when it comes to finding a balance in life. These are not elements that just fall out of the sky. They all take life long work and solid foundations to succeed. It is by the goodness of my friends, family, and many generous strangers that I have risen above life’s challenge through a piece of each of their lives as they have shared it with me.
I grew up in a world where children learn fast that being a child is not an option. In this world you may not know where your next meal is coming from or where you are going to put your head down to rest at night. It was in a continually changing environment with no real place to call home. All alone I had to fight for my right to live. Even life at its minimum would be more than that I had at various points of the most important mental and physical developmental years of my life.
Fortunately for me I was given a gift. A random gift of nature constructed from a combination of biological, biochemical, and environmental factors. The medical field classifies it as ADHD/ADD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / referred to as ADD for those without hyperactivity). Technically it is classified as a disorder due to the nature of its ability to easily distract the person’s attention away from what society has set to be important elements of a regular functioning life.**
I continue to refine a balanced holistic approach to an individually tailor system of medication, meditation, proper diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, family support, and environment. The reality is they can not always remain in perfect alignment, but it is the understanding of honest limitation and ability to mitigate that will bring you back to center. When I am in tune a few of the gifts that I have to enjoy are being:
Self-respecting
Family Oriented
Photographer
Artist
Musician
Writer
Techno-Geek (a geek of all types of technology)
Entrepreneur
Innovator
Inventor
Extremely Knowledgeable
Ecologically Conscious
Economic Visionary
Diverse
Interested in development for the greater good with mindfulness of effects that impact the community at all levels.
I could go on… because there are many more benefits I have realized and discovered since I began taking medication, going to group therapy, individual therapy, meditation, and the evaluation of my approach to life approximately 2 years ago. Some parts of the gift are new and some parts have been with me all my life not seeing them because I was critical and rigid.
The best part of all that I have overcome and experienced is being the person that I am in this moment. More enabled, and less disabled, than any other point in my entire life. There is no other single element in my life that has been more consistent that the relationship that I have with my wife which began on Friday, Oct. 19th 2001. We just celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary on December 12th, 2006. The next most consistent element in my life is my son that is now 2 ½ years old. Before now the next most consistent element of my life was a job that I once had that lasted a little less than 2 ½ years. Soon to surpass that job is the consistency of taking my medication.
Discovering the appropriate means to repair and set fee my beautiful mind has given me vision and opportunity that never existed.
Knowing that there are no handbooks or special mantras that work for all people I hope to share my experience here and in any other forum that will prove to be helpful to others that share similar challenges. Not that what I do will be right for some one else but that it might help them on to the path of their own discovery of what is best. - Age: 34
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