HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA sorry i cant stop laughing... (im in a really silly mood cos im part delirious from doing issue 3 + 2 logo applications + securing work + etc etc etc

oh and i installed a pole - actually two - which meant a lot of cleaning - moving furniture - yeah - had a really full-on non stop week...



so im being a little silly - well no - im being a lot silly right now and playing with the kids (kittens) and dancing - shockingly i have lost quite a bit of upper body strength which is going to take some time for me to build back up - it does make training on the pole a whole lot harder  but little steps...

:)

PARIS, November 18, 2009 (WAFA)- The  jury of the French National Consultant Committee for Human Rights in France selected the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) as one of the five winners -among candidates from all over the world - for the French Republic Human Rights Award 2009.

The jury considers that PNGO network deserves this prize because of its work to defend human rights.

the French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner  will hand over the Human Rights Award to PNGO in Paris on December  10, 2009, on the occasion of the 61^st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. In addition, PNGO network will receive a 15,000 Euros grant, as a contribution to execute its activities for defending freedoms and strengthening human rights.

PNGO network is a civil and democratic body which seeks to support, consolidate and strengthen the Palestinian civil society on the basis of the principles of democracy, social justice and sustainable development. It is a Palestinian NGOs umbrella organization comprising 132 member organizations working in different developmental fields in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

PNGO network was established in September 1993, after the signing of the Oslo Accords, with the objective of enhancing coordination, consultation and cooperation among the different sectors of civil society. PNGO network serves as an essential coordination mechanism for the NGO sector at the local, regional, and international levels.

PNGO network expresses today its gratitude and appreciation for being awarded this essential prize. PNGO network dedicates this award to the Palestinian people, and to the national organizations which struggle to reach the Palestinian national rights and rule of law.

PNGO network considered this award as a message of appreciation and support to the Palestinian civil society organizations' efforts. These organizations work in very hard and complicated conditions, facing the Israeli occupation, to strengthen human rights, defend freedoms, and promote the restoration of the national unity in Palestine.

PNGO network affirmed that being rewarded such prize will support its efforts to strengthen and support the Palestinian civil society, raising its voice on different levels, and developing the Palestinian society.

Sky Magazine was founded in April 2008 by one person who had one mission, support knowledge(able) youth. By the summer of 2008 Sky Tao founded Sweet Potato Ltd and after careful planning and research she released Sky Magazine’s plans on the 1st July with the date 14th September set for its first issue. Sky Magazine is a free publication for teenagers in Hong Kong.

Support. This can be manifested in a variety of ways. Our younger generation must know that this is available to them when they seek it. With Sky magazine, not only do they get a chance to have support they’re able to show their support... with your support! 

Knowledgeable. Knowledge is the key to one’s journey in life and there’s certainly no harm knowing more than what’s necessary. Sky magazine and friends have ensured that all aspects of life’s little and big lessons will be on offer to learn and absorb. 

Youth. When we were young we couldn’t wait to grow up. Now that we’ve all grown up, we’re wondering what the hurry was, wishing we could turn back time. We can. By saving the youth of today’s time with the knowledge we have now. It’s for a better tomorrow for all of us.

My mission is simple and straight forward. I want to take our past experiences and do right by them by doing what we can to ensure our teens won’t make the same mistakes again. I want to give opportunities to every single teenager in Hong Kong to be creative and to be given the freedom to express themselves with their creativity.

I have created a forum, a space, a world where they are free to be whatever they are willing to be, so long as they want to and work hard to achieve their desires, anything is possible. Trust me, its true. This world I have created for them is Sky Magazine and I have built this with my own hands. I have done this because the sky is no longer the limit, the sky is now the start!

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支持  - 「支持」可以從很多方式表現出來。我們的年輕一代必須知道，當他們需要「支持」的時候它是確實存在。在SKY雜誌中，他們不僅有機會得到支持，亦因有您的支持，他們會作出相對的回應！

富有知識  - 知識是我們人生旅程的關鍵，我們知道不斷吸收知識對我們絕對沒有壞處。SKY雜誌和合作伙伴將確保提供學習機會，分享各種人生經驗與智慧，使青少年接觸生活上不同範疇的事物，不斷的學習和成長。

青少年  - 我們年輕時總希望能快些長大。現在，我們都是成人了，卻回想當日為何那麼急不及待，希望時光倒流，重拾多一點時間。其實我們可以 — 利用我們今天擁有的知識去引育年輕一代，省卻他們的時間，帶領他們正確地成長。

我的使命很簡單直接 - 希望利用我們過去的經驗去協助青少年正面地成長。並提供機會，讓青少年發揮創意，自由去表達他們的思想。

我創造了一個溝通平台，在這裡青少年可以自由地努力地實現他們的願望，任何事都是有可能的。請相信我，是真的！我親手為他們創造了Sky雜誌，我深信Sky不再是限制的，Sky現在才是一個開始！

 

my head hurts a lot. i have writers block.



out by saturday - depends. my head could explode in a few hours.

i was approached a month ago to do a logo and website (around the same time as noborders website - mind you i was close to the finish line in the 1 week time frame given - then PENULTIMATE DAY i was told i could not finish because i was not given all the content... DOT DOT DOT) i still have to finish it - its been a few weeks however ive been locked down by other jobs - and as an artist - you dont hold all your time due to anothers negligence - you keep going cos youve set your energy towards each and every project youve allocated and taken on board to do...

so once ive completed what i need to this week... ill complete that website - back to my point...

i can finally release this which ive finished... (the logo i mean)

i need to finish issue 3 - the weekend was a complete sobfest for me (see previous blog) im still not completely 100% because ... well you just dont get over these things over night...



still the accomplishment of having inspired the name of a company, designed the logo for the company and given ideas of and how the company is to be formed is rewarding - im not sure what that makes me now - (i.e i was told i am now an "entrepernuer" whatever i cant spell it and not bothered to spell it right - cos my sister dated one and i have been quoted to say this "what the F*&# is that? i could sell peanuts - that would make me one too!!!" - so)

*** to you the missing one *** you said this to me last : "You know you really have accomplished a lot in the last several months. Not only did you do a lot it was cohesive and so far successful. You should be proud of yourself. Have fun." - like an intuitive fool i responded with "what spurred this on?" - its ok, i understand that things happen for a reason - and when one door closes, another one will open - you closed yours for mine to open - i understand now

xxx